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L-R SES Regional Director Daryl Camp, Burdekin Shire Council’s Eileen Devescovi, outgoing SES Burdekin Unit Local Controller John Winn and newly appointed Local Controller Warren Francis. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie

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he Burdekin Unit of the SES has appointed a new Local Controller to lead the Clare, Giru, Rita Island, Home Hill and Ayr units for the next three years.

Warren Francis took over the role at a presentation

on Monday, November 28 as John Winn stepped down after a three-year term.

SES Regional Director Daryl Camp congratulated Mr Francis on his appointment.

“He has so much ability,” Mr Camp said.

“He brings a huge lifetime of skills and knowledge to the position and will now take this unit forward.”

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A DELIGHTFUL RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS

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Sit Down With Sam Welcome to the tenth edition of Burdekin Life – we made it to double figures!

I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for the excellent feedback you’ve been providing and let you know that it’s appreciated by me and the team, to whom I endeavour to pass on this feedback at every opportunity.

I’ve worked in many marketing, administration and sales jobs across many industries since graduating university in 2017.

Before then, I was a pizza delivery driver, I worked in a fruit shop and I waited in a Chinese restaurant, and I have to say that this is easily the most fun, rewarding and challenging role of my career – with delivering pizzas being a close second.

It’s your feedback about my work here at the newspaper,

however, that lets me know this publication is worthwhile and my role in the Burdekin community is appreciated.

I’ve been reflecting on this lately and I sincerely feel that my job is making a difference in the community, but I couldn’t do it without the support of you all and the support of the rest of the Core Publishing team.

Similarly, any constructive feedback is appreciated and implemented wherever possible to make the product you hold in your hands each week better and better.

As always, feel free to get in touch with any notes, feedback or story recommendations – everything is valued and taken on board.

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Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre were pleasantly surprised with a visit from Maidavale State School staff and students. Photo supplied

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n an unexpected and heartwarming gesture, students and staff from Maidavale State School brought joy to the Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre with a delightful surprise.

Earlier in November, students and staff from the school graced the centre’s staff with a batch of delectable cupcakes as part of their lessons in random acts of kindness.

A letter attached to the cupcakes read, “Thank you for providing our community with a great service!

“Enjoy these yummy muffins from the Maidavale State School community.”

“We hope you enjoyed those delicious chocolate muffins for all the great work you all do in

helping the community,” the school added on social media.

The thoughtful visit left the centre staff pleasantly surprised and immensely grateful.

“What a great surprise!” Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre shared on social media.

“We really appreciate your visit and for thinking of us!”

The Community Connect initiative by the students and staff of Maidavale State School not only showcased their understanding of kindness but also illuminated the power of small, thoughtful gestures in brightening someone’s day.

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Council Doubles Down Against Water Fluoridation

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here are renewed calls from state and national dental organisations for the Queensland Government to mandate fluoridated water across the state, with Burdekin Shire Council being one of 51 Queensland councils without fluoridated water.

A statement from the Australian Dental Association Queensland (ADAQ) said community fluoridation is one of the simplest, safest and most inexpensive preventative health measures.

“ADAQ supports the re-introduction of state government-led water supply fluoridation in Queensland now,” the statement said.

“All Queenslanders should be able to access fluoridated water, regardless of age, social status, or where they live.

“Community fluoridation is one of the cornerstones of modern preventive dentistry.”

Local dentist Dr Ramon Oar agreed, saying there is no debate that water fluoridation reduces levels of tooth decay.

“We are big supporters of fluoridating community water supplies because it is a cost-effective measure to reduce tooth decay across the whole population,” he said.

“Everyone has access to drinking water out of the tap, irrespective of their socio-economic situation, so everyone benefits.”

A media statement from Burdekin Shire Council said that while the council acknowledges the benefits of fluoridation, it has never added fluoride to the Burdekin’s water supply, nor does it plan to in the future.

The statement said that the Burdekin has four separate water source schemes, each with multiple input Bore Sources that differ widely in natural fluoridation levels across the schemes.

“In the Burdekin, the cost of individual dosing and control points for this would be very costly taking the natural levels into account,” the statement read.

“There is also WHS (workplace health and safety) issues with the management of fluoride dosing with repeated exposure to operations due to occupational exposure and must be carefully managed by suitably skilled staff which are difficult to access in rural and regional areas.”

The council estimates the costs of fluoride dosing to be in excess of $50,000 per annum plus upfront infrastructure costs for the scheme of approximately $60,000 per

site for at least eight individual sites, plus operational and chemical costs.

“Many residents in rural areas, like the Burdekin, are opposed to ‘Mass Medication’, where families, residents like to choose to fluoridate children through tablets, toothpaste, or other choices,” the statement continued.

Councils were then able to opt out of water fluoridation when Campbell Newman’s government scrapped the mandate in 2012.

“Burdekin Shire Council’s position would not change even if the State Government would pay for infrastructure upgrades and operational costs.”

While the state government offered to provide funds for the initial infrastructure required for water fluoridation, Burdekin councillors at that time voted against the offer as they deemed the ongoing maintenance and upkeep costs unjustifiable.

Fluoride was first added to drinking water in Australia in 1953 in Beaconsfield, Tasmania.

“The politics curbed what would have been a great initiative in the Burdekin,” Dr Oar said.

Townsville’s water supply has been fluoridated since 1964 with the majority of southeast Queensland fluoridating its water since 2008 when the Queensland Government, then led by Premier Anna Bligh, legislated for mandatory fluoridation of drinking water supplies.

“The cost-benefit was going to help the state government, who pay the public health bills, but the local councils had to find money in their budget to keep the town’s water fluoridated for no return on that investment, so they didn’t support it and it never happened.”

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YOUTH CRIME: Victims MATERNITY SERVICES Encouraged To Stand Up HIGHLIGHTED At Ayr Health Service

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n Thursday, November 16 and Friday, November 17, Ayr Health Service welcomed a team from Clinical Excellence Queensland (CEQ), which included an obstetrician, midwives and a project officer who met with staff and members of the community to talk about the hospital’s maternity service.

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ollowing the recent spate of youth crime in the Burdekin, victims are urged to come forward and share their stories in order to better inform decisions made by a newly announced Youth Justice Reform Select Committee.

This Queensland Government committee will consist of three government, three opposition members and an independent representative and is set-up to examine the youth justice system including support for victims and reducing re-offending.

Community members have until January 10 to submit their own stories so they can better inform the committee on how locally experienced acts of youth crime are affecting our region.

Member for Burdekin, Dale Last MP, said that this is an opportunity for victims to speak up and create change in policies affecting both the Burdekin and the State.

“Our community has seen more than its fair share of youth crime,” Mr Last said.

“It is an issue affecting the whole state and it is important that victims, and people with ideas to help, are heard no matter where they live.

“We have seen youth crime result in tragedies and, each and every time, there is an outpouring of anger followed by a govern-

ment announcement.

“The fact is that, every single day, we are seeing people’s lives affected and they also deserve to be heard and their stories need to be told.

“I’ve been called a scaremonger for talking about the experience of victims and the fact that people are scared and I hope this committee process will result in an end to the denial and name-calling so that the rights of victims are finally recognised.

“You can’t fix a problem by denying it exists and then by downplaying its effects. If me calling on people to have their say results in positive change that puts an end to people feeling scared and frustrated, then that’s a win for the community.

“If, on the other hand, victims speak up and the government refuses to act, it will send a clear message about the government’s priorities.

“This cannot be a talk-fest that doesn’t produce results but, if it is, people will know that the only way to get the issue addressed is via the ballot box.”

Mr Last said more information on how to make a submission is available via his webpage and social media pages or by contacting his office on 4767 0500.

Ayr Health Service Director of Nursing and Facility Manager Tracey Gabiola, Kaylee Garner holding Amelia Brix, Mikaela Drain holding Heidi D’Alessandro and Nurse/Midwife Chloe Brunner

Following the recent announcement by the Minister for Health regarding expansion and improvements in maternity services in regional Queensland, the team conducted meetings with medical, midwifery, nursing and health worker staff.

During these discussions, CEQ were able to hear from local staff on a variety of topics including models of care, workforce, education and training.

Local women and mothers who have birthed at the Ayr Health Service enjoyed

morning tea with the team, where they were able to provide feedback on their experiences and offer suggestions for improvement.

Following this visit, the information will be used to compile a draft report, including recommendations.

The draft will again be shared with the team to ensure it remains valid prior to a final report being presented to the THHS executives and Department of Health.

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CHARGES LAID FOLLOWING HOME HILL ASSAULT

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man has been charged following a large disturbance in a store in Home Hill on November 18.

The 21-year-old was charged with Enter Premises With Intent to Commit Indictable Offence, two counts of Public Nuisance, and the Common Assault and two counts of Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm of a 17 year old employee of the store.

The man is currently in custody after a Return to Prison warrant was subsequently issued for the male in relation to the incident.

In relation to the same incident, an 18-year-old woman was charged with two counts of Public Nuisance, two counts of

Stealing, Wilful Damage and the Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm on a customer.

She will appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on December 12.

Several other family members of the two persons charged were dealt with under the Youth Justices Act for the offences of Stealing, Wilful Damage and Public Nuisance.

All persons have been banned from the store.

“I would like to remind community members to contact triple zero in emergencies and not to take action into their own hands,” said Detective Sergeant Lisa Shields, Officer in Charge of Ayr Criminal Investigation Branch.

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mployees of Wilmar Sugar Australia have rejected a proposed pay increase as negotiations, which have been occurring since March, continue.

The sugar giant, which is a subsidiary of the Singapore-based company Wilmar International and operates four sugar mills in the Burdekin, put their latest offer out to a ballot of employees earlier in November, with 80.5 per cent of respondents voting against the company’s offer.

Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) Northern District Secretary Jim Wilson said that Wilmar’s offer isn’t sweet enough.

“While sugar prices surge and remain at a high we haven’t seen in decades, Wilmar continue to pay their workers at some of the worst rates in the industry,” Mr Wilson said.

“This is a foreign-owned, multinational corporation making record profits off the back of local communities in this region – it’s time they gave something back.”

Wilmar most recently offered pay rises of 5 per cent in the first year, 3.75 per cent in the second year and 3 per cent in the third year.

AWU said factoring inflation, this increase will take workers backwards and are call-

ing for pay rises of 12 per cent, 8 per cent and 5 per cent.

Leading up to the ballot, Mr Wilson accused Wilmar of acting aggressively to stop workers from voting against the deal.

“We are seeing every grubby tactic under the sun from Wilmar to try to stop their workers from learning about and voting against this terrible offer,” he said.

“We have seen union information removed from crib rooms and notice boards, managers making threats to workers who tell other workers to vote no - they are even denying workers in control rooms from accessing union officials during their lunch breaks.

“Wilmar are even threatening to pull their commitment to converting a number of seasonal employees to permanency, something they clearly have had no intention of ever doing.”

“Our members see this for what it is – bullying tactics from a desperate employer who has lost control of this situation.”

A Wilmar Sugar Australia spokesperson denied these allegations.

“We have not received complaints from any employee of bullying or intimidation

Wilmar’s Invicta Mill, Giru. Photo supplied

related to the EA (employment agreement) negotiation process,” they said.

The spokesperson said negotiations will continue “in good faith”.

“Our EA proposal offered pay increases of 11.75 per cent over three years, back pay for permanent and seasonal workers, and permanency for 71 seasonal employees,” they said.

“Our seasonal employees are covered by the same EA as our permanent employees, and are remunerated accordingly.

“Given our offer was rejected, we will continue to negotiate in good faith, honestly and openly.

“We have responded to a request from unions to meet with them, and are now waiting for all union bargaining agents to respond.”

Wilmar workers are represented by AWU, the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) and the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU).

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Taking The Next Step

PCYC Burdekin Prepares The Region S even participants in PCYC Burdekin’s Get Set For Work Program graduated at a ceremony held at the PCYC on Tuesday, November 28.

The Get Set For Work Program is a Queensland Government-funded initiative through Skilling Queenslanders for Work delivering intensive employment and training assistance to young people.

PCYC Burdekin offers the program to local young people aged between 15-19.

“We assist those disengaged from school who aren’t in work currently,” said PCYC Burdekin Get Set For Work Program Coordinator Rowan Scott.

The 10-week program provides training for young people in small groups of up to 10 participants, giving them the opportunity to improve their skills and increase their chances of employment.

The program offers practical outcomes and accreditation, assisting participants in attaining skills and qualifications including a Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways, white cards, responsible service of alcohol, first aid and CPR. Other skills focussed on in the program include team building, work experience, re-

sume and cover letter writing and interview practise.

“The three things we chase for an outcome are either getting a job, going back to school or further training,” Mr Scott said.

“We get guest speakers in to talk about work ethic, what it is employers are looking for, the journeys of our local businesspeople and how they got to where they are today, and we also touch on the Indigenous culture in this area, so they get an understanding of what community is.”

A pick up and drop off service also supports the program while it compliments other programs offered at PCYC Burdekin, giving young people the best chance at employment or study.

“The biggest issue our participants face in getting jobs is a lack of having a license and transport,” Mr Scott said.

“Some of our participants haven’t got that family support so that makes it that little bit more difficult … so we assist the participants in getting registered in the Braking the Cycle program as well.”

Mr Scott congratulated the participants graduating from the last program of the year, telling them to continue to strive into

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the future.

“Just look for a job to get started, build up the self-confidence, skills and personal development,” he said.

“Just get that first job; it mightn’t be the one you want but at least it’s a start.

“Gain as much knowledge and skills as you can in what you’re doing to move on to the next job.

“From that first job, everything starts to build.”

Building on previous experience in student services, Mr Scott said he finds his role very rewarding.

“The biggest thing for me is seeing the development of the participants, talking to each other more and working as a team,” he said.

“Down the track you hear of participants getting a job or going back to school, so it’s about readjusting their attitude or giving them that confidence to achieve whatever they want.”

PCYC Burdekin’s Get Set For Work Program will recommence in late January, 2024.

To find out more, contact Mr Scott on 0448 686 648 or email Rowan Scott rowan.scott@ pcyc.org.au.

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16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM ACTIVITIES

Vehicle Security From time to time, vehicles are unlawfully entered with belongings stolen and sometimes vehicles are stolen.

Some easy steps will help avoid being a victim of these types of offences: • Lock your car; • Do not leave the key in the ignition; • Do not leave valuables in the car.

Thieves don’t care whether you think you should have to lock up, they will just take advantage of any lax security.

Zonta Club Burdekin Inc. members placed a banner on the St Francis Catholic School fence last week.

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uring the 16 Days of Activism, members of the Zonta Club Burdekin Inc have been engaged in activities to raise awareness in our community to Domestic and Family Violence.

These include placing a Zonta Says No banner on St Francis Catholic School fence, arranging for orange water in Ayr’s town fountain and displaying Orange ladies at select locations across Ayr and Home Hill.

the problem: - Globally, 1 in 3 women are affected by gender based violence, - The number of women reporting domestic violence has risen by 40% in the past few years.

Many people may not realise the scale of violence against women and girls.

Statistics below highlight the magnitude of

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Scouts Out And About L Scout Leader Chris Berkery said the visit was a great night and thanked the fire

If you have any information about crime or illicit drugs, phone crime stoppers on 1800 333 000. The more detailed the information you give, the better it will be for all concerned.

Remember to secure your property – “lock it or lose it”.

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crews for their patience answering the many questions of the inquisitive scouts.

The visit to the fire station followed a visit to Home Hill Police Station the Thursday The Lower Burdekin Scout Group visited the Ayr Fire and Rescue Station last week before.

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ast Thursday November 23, the Lower Burdekin Scout Group visited the Ayr Fire and Rescue Station.

Prevention and vigilance around your home and property can reduce these opportunistic thefts. In most cases, locking your vehicles, homes and sheds and securing your belongings appropriately will reduce these thefts.

Crime prevention is a community effort.

Police regularly need public assistance and information to help solve criminal offences. This information can be anonymous to crime stoppers. If you have any such information, please contact Crime Stoppers or Ayr Police.

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he Burdekin Potters have been very busy the last couple of months, preparing for their Annual Christmas

A great range of locally crafted unique pottery gifts will be on offer for that “hard to buy for” or “someone special” for Christmas.

The local potters have certainly gone from strength to strength in the last few years, presently boasting a membership of almost 60.

Being very inclusive, their membership of both males and females range in age from 16 to mid-70’s.

The successful application of several grants has also seen the club expand its footprint recently, with more storage facilities in the

works to cater for the growing membership.

Local potters from beginners to advanced will be showcasing a great and varied range of locally crafted pottery, all on sale for that last Christmas rush.

The Pottery Club will be open this Sunday December 3 from 8:00am to 2:00pm to coincide with the Plantation Markets, as well as throughout the following week between 10:00am and 3:00pm, finishing on Saturday December 9.

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Police To Increase Presence In Home Hill

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ome Hill Police officers established a Mobile Police Beat at Home Hill IGA on Sunday, November 26 following a recent spike in crime in the area.

Senior Constable Dean Wellington of Home Hill Police Station said the police aim to increase their presence and engagement in the town.

“Due to recent break and enters in the Home Hill area, we decided to do some proactive work in the community giving information about home security, business security, personal security, answering any questions that people had, clearing up any misconceptions and identifying any issues that community members have,” he said.

“We were sitting in the centre of town basically to show any wouldbe offenders that we are there.”

Snr Const Wellington was joined

by Senior Constable Jason Robertson and Sargeant Joel Little of Home Hill Police Station, Officer in Charge of the Criminal Investigation Branch Lisa Shields, Constable Faith Nelson and Constable Kieran Halley of Ayr Police Station and Senior Constable Brett Elton of Ayr

Highway Patrol.

the meeting last Thursday.

He said the response from the community on the day was very positive.

“I voiced a few complaints with the local police and didn’t really feel like they were doing much about it,” Mr Vass said.

“People were asking questions, and we were answering them which is closing the gap,” Snr Const Wellington said.

“I think it was a really positive meeting.

“Some people have ideas of what police do from their own experiences in life and social media, so we were putting a face to police and giving them and insight into what we do on a day-to-day basis.

“We expressed our frustrations; we didn’t feel like there was much presence from the local police and he gave us his word that certain things would be implemented, and we’d see more police presence in the streets.”

“Home Hill Police would like to thank the community for their ongoing support and interaction at IGA over the weekend.”

Mr Vass said he was happy to see local police establish a presence at the IGA on Sunday.

Snr Const Wellington said Home Hill Police plan to set up the Mobile Police Beat regularly in the future.

The police’s presence at Home Hill IGA came after an incident on Saturday, November 18 and a subsequent meeting between local business owners and Townsville’s Inspector Roger Whyte.

Karl Vass, who was the victim of vehicle theft in July and is part of a community led action group, invited Insp Whyte to the Burdekin for

“I truly hope it’s not just a oneoff, but Roger did assure us that it would be ongoing,” he said.

“We were very grateful for Roger to make the trip down here and have this discussion.”

To request the Mobile Police Beat deployment in a particular location, email your name and contact details, location for deployment, preferred days and times and reason for deployment to TownsvilleMPBdeploymentrequest@police.qld.gov. au.

Home Hill and Ayr police officers manned a Mobile Police Beat in Home Hill on the weekend. Photos supplied

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Burdekin car enthusiast Joe Perakovic

Revving Up Memories and Machines

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ocal car enthusiast Joe Perakovic believes that the Burdekin is home to more muscle cars and old cars per capita than anywhere else in Australia and with a whopping 26 cars in his collection, he may just be right.

Joe and his wife Sue are active members of the Burdekin Cruisers Car Club, fuelling a passion for these machines that started at an early age.

“I’ve always had a love of cars since I was a young kid,” reminisced Joe. “In my misspent youth, I used to hot them up, and I did an apprenticeship as a motor mechanic.”

Joe’s automotive chronicle unfolds through a trail of iconic rides – from his inaugural Valiant Charger to a fleeting tryst with a Holden Torana that he said “didn’t go too well”.

“After that, I kept with the Chrysler Pacers and then I went to Fords, and I’ve been working with Fords ever since,” he said.

His collection now proudly boasts a Ford

XY Falcon GT, a Chrysler Valiant Charger 770, a Chrysler Valiant Charger E49, a Ford VJR Mustang and one of his many current projects is a Pacer that he bought almost four decades ago.

It’s the process of rebuilding cars that Joe finds the most therapeutic and rewarding.

“Growing up loving cars, it’s just something I feel at home with, and I really enjoy it,” he said.

“I look for something that’s kind of unique and something that, if you put a lot of hard work into it, you can make it worth your while.

“Getting them going is the most enjoyable part; when you start with something that you don’t even think is ever going to work and when the journey’s finished and it starts up, that’s the most enjoyable thing.”

Joe’s involvement in the Burdekin Cruisers Car Club mirrors his passion for sharing his automotive escapades.

With monthly meetings, social drives through the region and organising vibrant

car shows, he embodies the spirit of a community bonded by their love for classic cars.

“Nothing makes me happier than when

Joe also extends his passion and advice with the public, whether at car shows or simply out and about.

ents, ‘That’s the car I want’.”

“When you’re going down the Bruce Highway and you pull up at a petrol station and people take photos of the cars and have a chat with you, that’s another thing I enjoy,” he said.

people come and have a look at your car and say, ‘Wow’, or the kids say to their par“It’s a great hobby and, at the moment, any old cars that you can get a hold of, get them and do them up, because they are going to be worth a fortune in years to come.”

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New SES Local Controller To Target Recruitment

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ewly appointed SES Burdekin Unit Local Controller Warren Francis has been involved in the SES for five years, most recently serving as Deputy Local Controller, and brings over 37 years of police, marine rescue and emergency experience to the role.

Councillor Michael Detenon

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s a Councillor for the Burdekin, I would like to thank all the anglers who have enjoyed the Barra season this year and respected the closed season that started on 1 November. This is an important measure to protect the Barramundi population and ensure their sustainability for future generations. Barramundi are a highly migratory species that form large aggregations in estuaries and rivers during their spawning season.

By avoiding fishing for them during this time, we help them reproduce successfully and maintain healthy stocks.

But don’t worry, the Burdekin still has plenty of fishing opportunities for you to explore. Whether you prefer fishing in the creeks, on the beaches, or offshore, you will find a variety of fish species that are delicious and fun to catch. Some of my favourites are Mangrove Jack, Whiting, Flathead, Grunter, Fingermark, Coral Trout, Mackerel, and of course, Mud Crabs.

These species have different size and bag limits, so make sure you check the rules before you go fishing. You can find them on the Queensland Fisheries website or on the free ‘Qld Fishing’ app.

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Mr Francis welcomed new members Jordyn Brooker and Reed Wood to the SES

“It’s very rewarding work, being able to help people in the community, in particular vulnerable people and people who can’t help themselves in sometimes serious situations,” he said.

If you need some guidance on where to go and what to catch, I recommend you get a copy of the ‘Visit Burdekin Fishing Guide’ from Council Chambers or Visitor Information Centres, which has useful information and a map of our local waterways and boat ramps. The guide has tips on how to fish safely and responsibly, such as wearing a life jacket, avoiding crocodile habitats, and disposing of your rubbish properly and you can also find it online at visitburdekin.com.au.

Happy fishing and I hope to see you on the water soon!

“This is hard, dirty work and you generally get called out at the most inconvenient time, but it is rewarding.

“The vulnerable people in the town need it and supported by council, we achieve it.”

Mr Francis’ new role will involve collaborating with council and representing the SES in the Burdekin Local Disaster Management Group.

Burdekin Shire Council Manager for Client Services and Local Disaster Coordinator Eileen Devescovi said Mr Francis’ appointment provides security for the future and growth of the SES. “John’s done a wonderful job and we can’t be grateful enough to have his commitment for the past few years, but having a

change of guard brings a new aspect to the SES, some new ideas and a whole new era,” she said.

Mr Francis said his biggest focus in his new role will be recruitment and was happy to welcome two new members, Jordyn Brooker and Reed Wood, on Monday night.

“The more we can get these young fellas in and get them trained up into those specialised skills, the better,” he said.

“Our membership is the most important thing to us; without people, we’ve got nothing.

“We need to work on recruitment and we need to work on retention of the people we do get in.

“We’re trying to find non-traditional ways because recruiting volunteers is becoming much harder.”

To find out more about joining SES, email SESNR.Admin@qfes.qld.gov.au.

Burdekin Community Association

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id you know that the Council has a dedicated team of officers who take care of animal control activities?

The animal management team respond to customer requests and patrol problem areas, even outside regular working hours, ensuring the safety and well-being of both people and animals.

Council has a pound facility where stray or lost animals are kept temporarily. The facility is cleaned and disinfected daily to prevent diseases and drop-off cages are checked regularly to make sure that no animal is left unattended. The animal management team also coordinates the transfer of animals from the Coun-

cil pound to off-site kennels within 24 hours where they are well-cared for in a suitable environment.

Last financial year there was an 86% success rate of rehoming or returning animals to their owners.

If you have lost your pet or want to adopt a new furry friend, you can contact the Council’s animal management team. They will help you with the registration and microchipping process, as well as provide you with advice on responsible pet ownership. Council is committed to promoting animal welfare and reducing the number of unwanted animals in the community.

Domestic and Family Violence Support Service (DVS)

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omestic Violence is when one person in a relationship uses violence or abuse to maintain power and control over the other person. It often causes the person being abused to live in fear. Domestic violence can include physical, verbal, sexual, emotional or psychological abuse. It can include behaviors like stalking, isolation or controlling what a person does, who they see or even what they wear. Living with domestic violence can have a profound effect on children and young people. There is often more than one victim of abuse. Domestic violence, in all its forms, is unacceptable and a violation of human rights.

right and their acceptance into the Service is not subject to the provision of separate support to their parent or caregiver.

Burdekin Community Association Inc (BCA) provides counselling and court support services to adults, young people and children who are experiencing (or have experienced) domestic and family violence. Children and young people are able to access the Service in their own

For information or support, please contact the BCA Team at the Support Centre, 130 Queen St, Ayr or 4783 3744, bca@bcaburdekin.org.au

Our Domestic and Family Violence Counsellors can provide FREE: • Confidential counselling • Assist with safety planning and identifying ways that you can increase your safety in the home, work and social environments • Refer to services for financial assistance • Assist with safety upgrades to your place of residence

Debra Cochran Chief Executive Officer

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Empowering Mobility Burdekin Motorcycles Serving The Burdekin’s and Independence Adrenaline Seekers

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nder the astute leadership of Director Justin Luke, local mobility equipment provider Equip U combines industry expertise, personalised service and dedication to enhancing lives.

Justin’s unwavering commitment to independence and tailored solutions echoes through the very ethos of Equip U. This commitment extends beyond sales; it’s about understanding individual requirements.

“I’m an independent small dealer,” Justin said. “My relationships are direct with the suppliers, giving us the advantage to sell what best meets our customers’ needs. Plus, we’re able to save people money because we do go direct to the supplier.”

Founded in 2020, Equip U has rapidly expanded over the last few months, driven by a mission to revolutionise accessibility. Justin’s journey traces back to his discovery of a pivotal piece of equipment, the Action Trackchair, igniting his passion for aiding those with mobility challenges. This one particular piece of specialised equipment highlights the broad range of products offered by Equip U, offering everything from the most unique and elaborate aids to hospital beds, recliners, mobility scooters, shower chairs, walkers, wheelchairs and hoists.

Growing up in the Burdekin, Justin worked as a police officer for 17 years before entering the allied health sector, expanding his expertise and portfolio of businesses and organisational roles across north Queensland. He said in his role in the police, he liked to stand for what was right, fair and just.

“I think in the disability and mobility fields, it’s very similar in the sense that I believe people should have the same access to what able bodied people have,” he said.

Equip U’s tagline, ‘We come to you,’ epitomises the business’s commitment to accessibility, ensuring aid reaches those

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urdekin Motorcycles has been a driving force in the worlds of twowheel, four-wheel and water sport enthusiasts since Dave and Alissa Muir purchased the local business in 2005. With over 35 years’ experience in motorcycle, speedway and drag racing, it’s no surprise the performance-orientated business has gone from strength to strength for almost 20 years.

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who need it, wherever they may be. Justin’s team will travel across the country to wherever they are needed, ensuring everyone has access to the equipment that is going to improve their mobility.

But Equip U isn’t just about products; it’s about empowerment. Justin passionately advocates for funding accessibility, ensuring every individual knows their entitlements, contributing to the goal of keeping people in their homes longer and enhancing their quality of life.

Equip U serves the community as an embodiment of compassion and a driving force behind inclusivity and independence. With their unwavering commitment and personalised service, they’ve proven that when empathy meets expertise, lives are transformed.

With a team of six dedicated staff members, Burdekin Motorcycles has garnered many accolades over the years, being recognised as a Yamaha award winner for national market share in various categories multiple times. Their commitment to excellence and their customers has been unwavering, despite facing significant hurdles.

One such challenge arose from government legislation banning ATVs. However, the resilience and adaptability of Burdekin Motorcycles was evident as they diversified their product offerings, introducing a range of other high-quality items to cater to their loyal customer base. The showroom has one of the most comprehensive ranges of Yamaha motorcycles, watercraft and golf carts in Australia, backed by genuine Yamaha parts sales online and a range of accessories and performance upgrades

second to none. Whether you’re after performance on two wheels or practicality on four, Burdekin Motorcycles has the range to suit all needs.

Complimenting their huge range of products is their extensive range of services.

Burdekin Motorcycles has a nationwide reputation for quality and service when it comes to servicing and tuning of all manner of road, off road, ATV, SXS and race bikes and are a Yamaha Platinum Service Dealer, meaning there is nowhere better to get your vehicle like new.

Dave and Alissa Muir pride themselves on local knowledge and personalised customer service, proving that nothing beats the experience of local business. The business fosters a culture of expertise, honesty and first-class service. At Burdekin Motorcycles, it’s not just about selling; it’s about fostering a community of riders and enthusiasts.

Burdekin Motorcycles assures customers that their expertise spans from sales to servicing and performance builds—truly a one-stop destination for all things motorcycles and power products. This unwavering commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction cements Burdekin Motorcycles as a cornerstone of the local business landscape.

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ith close to 10 years of business under their belt and profound knowledge beyond this, AMDETT Services and Plastic Recycling are ensuring that the Burdekin region and the agricultural sector are doing right by the community and right by the earth.

At the helm are Demetrios and Peter Papadimitriou, who established the business in 2014 to address a need they recognised in the area.

“AMDETT loves recycling,” Demetrios explained.

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urdekin Demolition and Construction Services make it an easy task to bring down any and all of your construction and demolition needs from around the Burdekin region.

Established in late 2020, Burdekin Demo was formed to provide the people of Burdekin with a service that had been previously lacking, a gap that owner-operators Lloyd and Sabina Ellsley recognised.

Now, over three years on, Burdekin Demo is one of the most recognisable teams and operations, performing all their duties with precision, expertise, and caution.

“We are a small local business that strives to give our clients the best service possible,” Lloyd explained.

With a small but powerful team of 10 employees, Burdekin Demo can offer any and all services, including the hire out of boilermakers, riggers, and skilled labourers.

They also offer crane hire of 12 and 25 tonne Franna Cranes, with crane operators and doggers.

“We offer the best quality service we can provide,” Lloyd explained.

“Our workers go above and beyond to make sure the work is completed to a high standard as well as in a timely manner.”

Burdekin Demo does not stop there, with workers and the team able to seamlessly transition into the mining industry and service labour shortages and skill gaps at a moments notice.

This is on top of complete and extensive steel fabrication, design and structural steel installation, for all projects, small and large, from start to finish.

“We also offer Mine Maintenance Services to the mines for shut downs as well as Demolition Services for all clients,” said Lloyd.

With expert workers, who go above and beyond for their workplace and their job they are tasked with, clients can rest assured of the quality and precision.

Lloyd explained, “We provide new workers with training and a great skillset for the demolition and construction industry, so we can offer the best service possible to our clients.”

“With the help of our farmers, we are making our environment healthier for the future. We aim to empower and inform our local community on the benefits of recycling for our future generations.”

These blokes know what they’re doing when it comes to agricultural plastic recycling, having become DrumMUSTER and Big Bag Recovery agents in 2015, to further cater to the Burdekin community and their environmental mission.

With DrumMUSTERalone, AMDETT have recycled more than 90,000 chemical and farming drums since 2015, an astonishing figure.

ticular will be retained in Queensland for remanufacture into new products like school seats.”

One challenge Demetrios and Peter have faced, however, is the Australian Government’s ban on exporting plastic recyclables internationally to be recycled and repurposed overseas.

“This ban meant we have had to find a domestic market for our products to be recycled,” Demetrios explained.

But for AMDETT, Demetrios and Peter, this ban only fuelled their recycling mission.

“The most important message for us is that most agricultural plastics are recyclable and can be kept out of landfill. Chemical Drums, Fertiliser bags, fluming and drip tape can be recycled,” Demetrios said.

“We offer a free drop off to our depot for most agricultural plastics. We collect the returned fertiliser bags from the resellers, and we just aim to spread the word and help farmers in their efforts to recycle agricultural plastics.”

For Big Bag Recycling, “since 2015, AMDETT has collected over 600 tonnes of big bag plastic, saving over 800 tonnes of CO2 emissions and saving the community $1.5M in landfill costs,” Demetrios explained.

“This plastic in par-

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2023 Ayr High Hawks Fly The Nest

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n Friday November 17, the 2023 Ayr State High School Year 12 graduates entered through the school gate for the last time. After a beautiful graduation event on Thursday night at the Burdekin Memorial Hall, students were given a final school parade in their honour on Friday followed by a family barbecue.

The parade capped off a busy last week for our students which saw them

participate in a range of activities including a fun afternoon at the Ayr Aquatic Centre, guest speaker sessions with community representatives and the long-held tradition of a Christmas morning tea with the residents of Regis Aged Care.

The staff of Ayr High wish all the students the very best in their future endeavours.

Contributed by Ayr State High School Ayr State High School’s graduating class of 2023. Photo supplied

St Colman’s Catholic School Year 6 Graduation O n Thursday November 23, the Year 6 students from St Colman’s Catholic School held their Graduation Mass and Dinner. The students marked this special occasion with a mass with their family, friends and school staff.

Each child’s achievements were celebrated during this event. It is a time of mixed feeling, a tinge of sadness and loads of happiness as we farewell our Year 6 students and send them off to high school. As we celebrated the achievements of our current year 6 students, we also reflected on their time spent at Primary School for the last

seven years. It was wonderful to see how far they have come over their primary school journey.

The students and families then shared a meal at the school which was beautifully decorated by the Year 6 graduation committee. Year 5 parents helped with the serving of the meal and made this occasion a highlight of the year.

St Colman’s School encouraged each student to go out into the community and “Let their light shine.”

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Could Renewables Plan GROW YOU GOOD THING Increase Cost-Of-Living? National Agriculture Day In Home Hill F ederal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox is concerned that the government-backed renewables plan that is being rolled-out across Australia will have damaging consequences in Dawson, continuing to drive up the cost-of-living for the community.

Mr Willcox stated that Energy Minister Chris Bowen has implemented a panicked market intervention to achieve 82 per cent renewables by 2030 target by expanding the Capacity Investment Scheme. He believes this will come at great cost to taxpayers in Dawson, destroying agricultural land, driving up food prices and tearing down our food security.

“Labor has to rip up farming land to achieve their irresponsible target but when supply goes down, prices go up. Hurting our food production capability by removing agricultural land means families in Dawson will pay even more for their food,” Mr Willcox said.

“Labor must tell taxpayers, communities and struggling families in Dawson, how many hectares of productive agricultural land and native vegetation, the very thing renewables were apparently meant to protect, will be impacted by its reckless race?

“Questions have to be asked, where is the Greens on protecting the environment

on this and the Australian Conservation Foundation, who have been intimidating farmers that legally manage vegetation on their farms?” Mr Willcox stated.

“I fear federal Labor and the now all Labor states will abandon proper environmental approvals because Chris Bowen doesn’t want to miss their target.

“Labor must guarantee tough approvals processes and that there won’t be shortcuts for these projects.

“On top of wind turbines and solar panels, 28,000 kilometres of transmission lines at a minimum cost of $80 billion will also tear through regional communities.

“The Nationals believe this demonstrates why we should also have the conversation about nuclear and let the market decide about energy options, rather than taxpayers having to do all the heavy lifting.

“Labor has the wrong priorities for our nation. If you overburden farmers and reduce productive farmland, then you directly increase the price of fresh food at the checkout for families in Dawson,” he said.

Since Labor has been in office, food has increased by 8.2 per cent, gas by 28 per cent and electricity by 18 per cent.

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Season to date

130,671 73,077 74,778 278,526

3,076,738 1,592,104 1,507,792 1,679,719 7,856,353

15.14 14.99 14.77 15.00

14.95 14.70 14.32 14.74 14.73

CCS Invicta Pioneer Kalamia Inkerman Burdekin

Weekly variety performance for region Variety % CCS Variety Q240 45% 15.13 Q183 KQ228 17% 14.44 Q232 Q208 17% 15.55 WSRA17

% 11% 8% 1%

CCS 15.90 14.10 13.83

Comments: The Burdekin mills processed just under 280,000 tonnes of cane this week.

Inkerman and Pioneer mills both exceeded budget for the week. Invicta Mill lost time due to mechanical and processing issues.

The season-to-date total for the Burdekin mills is now just under 7.9M tonnes, which represents about 98% of the total forecast crop.

The first Influential Women’s Forum was held in Mount Surprise in April. Photo credit: Emily Harrington

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he women of the Burdekin will have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills thanks to the Influential Women Community Leadership Forum to be held in Ayr in 2024.

The ‘Influential Women’ Community Leadership Forum, the result of a partnership between the TNQ Drought Hub and BlueWren Connections, will be its second iteration following a successful debut held in Mount Surprise earlier in the year.

“The idea is to bring together women who are either working in the agriculture sector or supporting the agriculture sector to have the opportunity to grow their leadership capability for the future and also bring together strong ties within their community networks,” said Dr Jane Oorschot, Program Lead – Building Human Capacity at Tropical North Queensland Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub. “The program is basically bringing together aspects of leadership and targets people who wouldn’t reach out to do formal leadership training.

“We’re trying to take this to the community level but still offer the same learning experience.”

With a rural focus, the forum will in-

vite participants to reflect on oneself, analyse their personality types and focus on how they work within a team throughout a practical, active, challenging and fun three-day program.

“A lot of leadership is about exploring and understanding yourself and then being brave enough to share with others and learn from that,” Dr Oorschot said.

“In my experience with leadership, the heart of it is self-awareness, so they will have a much-heightened self-awareness and ultimately we’re hoping for them to have greater confidence and self-knowledge to work effectively with others within their community.”

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The average weekly CCS dropped slightly with the dry conditions but is still well above budget.

The highest CCS sample of 18.3 was from a rake of Q183-4R harvested in the Selkirk Productivity Area.

Inkerman Mill is on track to finish the 2023 season this week. The last day of harvesting is currently expected to be Tuesday 28 November.

The last day of harvesting for the Invicta Mill area is currently expected to be Wednesday 29 November, followed by Pioneer Mill on Saturday 2 December.

Although the production season is coming to an end, loco movements will continue over the next few weeks. Please continue to use your train brain and approach all cane crossings with caution.

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“Heather’s platform helps to create a safe and empowering environment for women to share their stories, their values and their goals for the future,” Dr Oorschot said.

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n the face of Australia’s unpredictable weather patterns and the ever-present threat of natural disasters such as bushfires, floods, storms, cyclones, extreme heat, and severe weather, staying informed is crucial. Recognizing the need for a unified and streamlined approach to emergency information, the Australian Government has introduced the Australian Warning System (AWS), aimed at providing consistent and clear alerts during potential or active emergency situations.

The AWS marks a significant shift in the way emergency incidents are communicated, ensuring that Australians have access to standardized information and warnings across all natural disasters. This initiative is particularly valuable, as it empowers individuals and communities to understand and respond to hazards effec-

tively.

One of the key advantages of the AWS is the introduction of three standardized warning levels, each accompanied by distinct colors and icons to convey the urgency of the situation. The first level is “Advice” (yellow), indicating that an incident has commenced, but there is no immediate danger. Individuals are advised to stay informed, as the situation may evolve. The second level is “Watch and Act” (orange), signifying a heightened level of threat where conditions are changing, prompting the need for proactive measures. The third and most critical level is “Emergency Warning” (red), alerting that immediate action is required as there is a significant risk to life. Any delay at this stage could prove fatal.

Understanding the symbols and colors associated with each warning level is crucial for swift and accurate response during an emergency. Icons accompanying each warning provide a quick visual reference for the type of hazard involved, while the color and level convey the severity of the situation. This standardized approach ensures that individuals can easily interpret the urgency of a warning, regardless of the specific nature of the hazard.

For comprehensive information and resources related to the Australian Warning System, individuals are encouraged to visit www.qfes.qld.gov.au/aws. This online platform serves as a valuable resource, offering insights into the AWS, detailing the meaning of each warning level, and providing guidance on the appropriate actions to take in response to each alert.

The AWS not only enhances public awareness but also plays a crucial role in promoting a culture of preparedness and resilience. By ensuring that Australians are well-versed in the AWS and its warning levels, the government aims to minimize the impact of emergencies and facilitate swift and effective responses from individuals and communities alike.

The Australian Warning System emerges as a vital tool for keeping citizens informed and safe. With its standardized approach and user-friendly design, the AWS empowers individuals to navigate emergency situations with confidence, knowing what actions to take based on the severity of the warning. Stay informed, stay safe – make the Australian Warning System your ally in times of crisis.

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Household Emergency Kit A

n emergency kit is necessary during disaster season and it is vital that we all get prepared.

Fires, flooding or cyclones could force you out of your home, or keep you stuck there for an extended period of time.

Your kit should include these basics, but you can think about what items your family might use if you had to stay at home for up to three days.

• Food items include bottled water and non-perishable canned food (And don’t forget a can opener!)

• Non-powered items such as a torch, portable phone charger and cable and portable radio are important if there is a power outage, as well as spare batteries.

• A portable radio is vital to listen in to emergency broadcasting.

• Important documents could include emergency contact numbers, passports and insurance documents.

• A first aid kit and medications are vital in an emergency, you can also pack hygiene supplies such as a toothbrush,

soap and toilet paper.

• If you have a pet, don’t forget! They need their own supplies too, such as food and water, bowls, a leash and a lightweight crate for transportation.

• Disasters can be scary, but they can

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iscover why it is vital to pay attention to external home maintenance in the lead-up to storm season with this helpful checklist.

To start with, check on the status of your insurance policy, whether it is up-to-date and what it covers. If your policy doesn’t adequately cover your home, contents and car, you could be liable to pay out-ofpocket for damages.

On top of that, if your gutters and downpipes haven’t been regularly maintained, you could be unknowingly voiding your home insurance.

A good clean out of your gutters and downpipes is pretty much a non-negotiable part of storm preparation. If your gutters are full of debris, water can’t drain away from your residence.

This can cause a host of problems, such as

sometimes be boring too. Pack a few entertaining items such as a good book, playing cards or board games.

Water supplies could stop working. You can’t get to the shops or maybe you can, but the shelves are bare when you get there. Avoid being ill-prepared by stocking up on essentials before a disaster strikes.

You can also include more items, particularly if you live in a remote area. Think

about your situation and pack a kit that is right for you.

Keep your kit in a strong waterproof storage container and store it in a safe place in your home that you can get to easily in the event of an emergency.

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water flowing into wall cavities and roofs, leading to serious complications like electrical short circuits and power outages.

If you have storm water sumps or drains around your home, it is critical to make sure these are cleaned out to ensure that they can drain water effectively.

Trim tree branches and remove any weak or dead branches from trees around your property, as they can fall onto your home or become airborne during strong winds.

It is important to check the condition of your roof. Look out for loose tiles, eaves or screws that need repairing.

Once these problems are resolved, there will be a limit on the amount of damages that can potentially occur during rough winds or intense storms.

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Triple M Broadcasts From Brandon

Triple M’s The Rush Hour producer Luke and presenters AB and Elliot

Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Lyn McLaughlin, Elliot, Mick the Canecutter and AB

s part of the show’s Tiny Towns Tour, Triple M’s The Rush Hour paid a visit to Brandon last week, broadcasting from the Iron Works Brewery on Thursday, November 23.

time AB came along for the ride.

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Brandon was the first stop on the tour which saw Townsville-based presenters AB and Elliot learn about local history and hear from local guests.

“We’re travelling around Queensland visiting the unsung hero towns, the ones that aren’t on the tourist maps, the ones with really small populations and short Wikipedia pages,” said AB. “We spend a lot of time on air in the Bur-

dekin, being close to Townsville, and Brandon was a town that we don’t think gets talked about enough.”

“The one thing we’ve noticed since doing our radio show, which broadcasts from Townsville all throughout the regions, is the callers from the regions are loose in the best possible way,” added Elliot.

“They’re fun, they’ve got the best stories and I think you’ll find that the smaller the towns are, the bigger the stories are.”

Elliot has been going on Tiny Towns Tours for the last year visiting towns across Queensland including Woodford, Biloela, Calliope and Weipa, and this was the first

Throughout the show, AB and Elliot invited local guests and heard local stories, including Mayor Lym McLaughlin who was put to the test on her knowledge of sugar products.

“We’re putting all the mayors to the test to see how well they know their towns,” said AB. Meanwhile, Elliot was particularly intrigued by the story of the town’s namesake, Henry Brandon.

“I read about him for ages, he came over from the UK,” he said.

“The fact that he literally just subdivided

a spot, wanted to put in a sugar mill and name the place after himself, I thought that was awesome.”

“We’re also going into the feuds between Brandon and Ayr in regards to which was going to be the main town outside of Townsville,” added AB. “They were originally going to build the train track to here, but they decided to go to Ayr, so I think there’s always been a bit of animosity between the towns because of it.”

The Tiny Towns tour continued to Sarina, Clermont, Alpha and Longreach before wrapping up today in Muttaburra.

SWEET FM TAKES OUTSIDE BROADCASTING TO NEW HEIGHTS S weet FM has improved its outside broadcast capabilities with the acquisition of new satellite technology.

Previously, the station would rely on mobile phone networks to broadcast from locations outside of the Home Hill studio.

“Typically, we’ve always used mobile phone coverage,” said Station Manager Charlie Scuderi.

“In this one particular location, the mobile phone system let us down.

“We were all set up to connect back to the studio and all of a sudden, we didn’t have enough bandwidth.

“Other people at this location said, ‘Why aren’t you using Starlink?’”

Starlink is a network of low earth orbit

satellites launched by American spacecraft manufacturer and satellite communications company SpaceX intended to provide high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity across the globe.

Starlink’s low earth orbit satellites orbit the planet at around 550km above Earth, while traditional satellites generally orbit at over 30,000km.

“Traditional satellites, while they’re fast, they have what’s called latency or response time, so by the time the signal gets out there and comes back to Earth, it makes it almost unusable for communications,” Mr Scuderi said.

“These low earth orbit satellites are brilliant because they’ve only got a relatively short distance to travel.

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“It’s affordable and the speed is terrific.”

The new technology will allow Sweet FM to continue their dedicated history of broadcasting from locations and events throughout the region.

Sweet FM Station Manager Charlie Scuderi. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie “Sweet FM has always been doing outside broadcasts and the gear keeps getting better making it easier to do,” Mr Scuderi said.

“This will give us the opportunity to do more outside broadcasts in more remote places.”

Sweet FM’s next outside broadcast will be on December 1 from the Christmas Lights party on the corner of Edwards and Darwin Streets, Ayr. Email admin@sweetfm.com.au if you’re interested in Sweet FM broadcasting from your next event.

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SUNDAY 10 DECEMBER Community Christmas Carols

Sunday, from 5.30pm to 8.30pm Join the Burdekin Shire Council with the annual Community Christmas Carols. Everyone is welcome for this festive tradition, with eat street, free face painting, photo booth, a fireworks display, and even a visit from Santa.

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FRIDAY 15 DECEMBER 2023 End of Harvest Golf Classic

Friday, from 9am Why not raise money for charity while enjoying the day on the golf green? The Golf Classic in 2022 saw over 260 players take to the green and raised $17,000 for Community Response to Eliminate Suicide (CORES), which saw 72 Burdekin residents complete the CORES suicide prevention training, 12 Burdekin residents completing the CORES self-care sessions, 129 residents delivered the CORES toolbox talk, 129 residents receive

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SUNDAY 31 DECEMBER Hogmanay Ceilidh

Sunday, from 6.30pm Celebrate New Years Eve in style, with this Scottish and Irish themed celebration, with fantastic live music, from 70s rock through to modern day hits.

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FRIDAY 2 FEBRUARY The Little Mermaid

Friday, from 7.30pm Burdekin Singers and Theatre Company presents The Little Mermaid. With creative costuming and sets, fantastic music and unbelievable chorography, from ‘Under the Sea’ to “Part of your world’, this show will be a hit for everyone. Tickets available through the Burdekin Theatre, beginning at $47 for concession.

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THURSDAY 15 FEBRUARY Creedence Clearwater Collective

Thursday, from 5.30pm We invite you to join us for a night of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty, as we celebrate the music of one of the world’s most iconic bands – from the songs they wrote, to the songs covered, to the songs they wrote for others.

From their album debut in 1968 to their last album in 1972, CCR was a juggernaut of phenomenal proportions. No other band has created such an impact in such a short time. The Creedence Clearwater Collective brings to the stage a band that captures the unique CCR sound. You do not want to hear through the grapevine that you missed out on this fun, hitpacked live concert. Join us, a real-life travelling band.

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WEDNESDAY 27 MARCH The Robertson Brothers 60’s Variety TV Show

Wednesday, from 5pm Following their Sold Out National Tour in 2023, Australia’s new ‘Kings of Variety Television’ are back in 2024 with a brand new show! The Robertson Brothers are thrilled to be returning with their new heartwarming and uplifting 1960’s Variety TV Show! Geoff and Ben Robertson are back as your charming and cheeky hosts for this nostalgic night of entertainment as they pay tribute to the musical giants of the 1960’s – The Beach Boys, The Monkees, Johnny Farnham, Peter, Paul and Mary, The Hollies, The Bee Gees, Frankie Valli, The Everly Brothers, Neil Sedaka and The Seekers.

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Rhythm Nation R hythm Edge Dance Studios took over Burdekin Theatre last weekend for two sold out Rhythm Nation dance concerts.

The shows saw the region’s dancing talent take to the stage, wowing crowds with a dazzling and professional production.

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DEATH NOTICES PYOTT, MERVYN JOHN STEWART LATE OF AYR, Passed away on 22nd November, 2023.

ANDERSON, WILLIAM ‘BILL’ LATE OF HOME HILL. Passed away peacefully on 24th November, 2023 aged 88 years.

Beloved husband of Lillian, Father of Gail and Allan.

Beloved husband of Rhonda, Much loved father of Warwick and Luke, Loving grandy of Jacob, Roxanne, Kacey, Chase and Ty and extended family.

A graveside service to celebrate the life of BILL will commence at 3pm. MONDAY, 4TH DECEMBER, 2023 at the Home Hill Lawn Cemetery.

A service to celebrate the life of MERVYN will commence at 2pm. TODAY, THURSDAY, 30TH NOVEMBER, 2023 at The Burdekin Community Church, Beach Road, Ayr. There will be no cortege.

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DI BELLA, MARIA LATE OF AYR. Passed away 24th November, 2023 aged 83 years.

Beloved wife of Len (deceased), Much loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Vanessa, Connie and Peter Palmer, Loving nonna of Andrew and Bree, Daniella and Ben, and Braedyn, loving bisnonna of Jax, Mavie and Jace.

A service to celebrate the life of MARIA was held yesterday, WEDNESDAY, 29TH NOVEMBER, 2023.

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The job includes Reception, Filing, Scanning, Data Entry and general Admin support.

Applicants must either hold a current Driver’s Licence, or be close to obtaining one.

Applications close Friday 1st December and should be emailed with a covering letter and resume to: ddanziger@parkside.biz

PAYROLL / ADMINISTRATION OFFICER FULL TIME / PART TIME Kalamia Cane Growers Organisation Limited is a key provider of representational services to its grower members including: • Kalagro Ltd – fuel, grease & oils provided at highly discounted prices.

• Payroll service • Harvest/Planting Invoicing service • Farm Sale/Purchase Assistance • All General Member Services

A position currently exists for the following role/s: • Full-time Payroll Officer (BAS Agent) & Administration Officer – 70hr F/N OR a combination of: • Part-time Payroll Officer (BAS Agent) – 4-day F/N • Part-time Administration Officer – 6-day F/N

ENQUIRIES REGARDING FULL JOB DESCRIPTIONS & REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE CONTACT BELOW: Applications close: Friday, 8th December 2023 The Manager, Kalamia Cane Growers Organisation Limited PO Box 597, AYR QLD 4807 Tel: 07 4783 1312 Mobile: 0447 128 312 Email: manager@kalagro.com.au

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Fleshy areas (8) Low in iron (7) Move homes (8) Ten-cent coin (4) Pocket (6) Setting one’s sights on (6) Spike (3) Opening (8) Diversions (7) Confirm (8) Rootless green plant (4) Without enthusiasm (15) Denomination (4) Ivy League university (9) Worn down (9) Spiritual agent (5) Writer (8) Innate behaviour (8) Regretful (9) Workout room (3) Contribute to (3) Gambling area (6) Streamlined (11) Rousing song (6) Beach (3) Flap (3) TODAY'S

TODAY'S SOLUTIONS DOWN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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

TODAY'S SOLUTIONS

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Theme: Trains

Can you find all the words listed? The leftover letters will spell out a secret message.

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ASTEROID CONCOCTS 10 LETTERS EVERYWHERE REFLECTORS

7 LETTERS ADVERSE CLAMPED ENTWINE IMPENDS ORDERLY STIRRED 8 LETTERS ACREAGES ASSENTED

SOLUTION SOLUTION

Each number corresponds to a letter of the alphabet.

Two have been filled in for you, can you work out the rest?

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Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Mistletoe Promise. (2016) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Travel Guides. (PG) 8.40 MOVIE: Bad Moms 2. (2017) (MA15+) 10.45 New Amsterdam. (M) 11.35 Kenan. (PG) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.00 Pointless. (PG) 2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (M) 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. 7.30 Ent. Tonight. 8.00 Farm To Fork. 8.30 Judge Judy. 9.00 Bold. 9.30 Neighbours. 10.00 Studio 10. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (M) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. (PG) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Bachelors Australia. (PG) 8.40 NCIS. (M) 9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.30 The Project. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.40 Media Watch. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Worzel Gummidge. 4.00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 5.00 Back Roads.

5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum.

7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Question Everything.

9.05 Australian Epic. 9.35 Planet America. 10.05 QI. 10.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.20 News. 11.35 The Business. 11.50 We Hunt Together.

12.35 The Trial Of Christine Keeler.

1.35 Parkinson In Australia. 2.45 Rage. 3.55 One Plus One. 4.30 The Drum. 5.30 7.30.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Rosie Batty’s One Plus One. 12.00 News. 12.55 Better Date Than Never.

1.30 Question Everything. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Worzel Gummidge.

4.00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 5.00 Back Roads. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 News.

7.30 7.30. 8.00 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. 9.00 Grand Designs. 9.45 Miriam Margolyes Almost Australian.

10.45 News. 11.00 The Business. 11.15 The Way We Wore. 12.15 Parliament.

1.15 Parkinson In Australia. 2.25 Rage. 4.00 One Plus One. 4.30 The Drum. 5.30 7.30.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 2.10 Elizabeth. 3.00 Mastermind Aust.

3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys.

5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust.

6.30 News. 7.30 Gods Of Tennis.

8.30 Alone UK. 9.25 Fargo. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 COBRA. 11.45 Beneath The Surface. 2.00 Beneath The Surface. 4.10 Bamay. 4.50 Destination Flavour. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 2.10 Elizabeth. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News.

7.35 Secret World Of Snacks. 8.30 Adam And Poh’s Great Australian Bites. 9.30 The Doll Factory. 10.30 The Doll Factory. 11.30 SBS News.

11.55 The Congregation. 1.35 The Congregation. 2.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Christmas At Maple Creek. (2020) 2.00 Border Security: Int. 2.30 Australia’s Deadliest. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 7.30 Big Brother. (M) 8.55 Ed Sheeran V Adele. (M) 10.00 The Latest: Seven News.

10.30 The Amazing Race. (PG) 12.00 Parenthood. (M) 2.00 Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Christmas Swap. (2018) 2.00 Border Security: Int. (PG) 2.30 Australia’s Deadliest. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 1. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars.

9.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin.

10.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 10.30 The Force: Behind The Line.

(PG) 11.00 Autopsy USA. (MA15+) 12.00 Pearson. (M) 2.00 Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Rooftop Christmas Tree. (2016) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG) 8.30 Clarkson’s Farm: Sheeping.

(M) 9.40 Police Rescue Australia. (PG) 10.40 The Equalizer. (M) 11.30 La Brea. (M) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.10 Pointless. (PG) 2.00 Hello SA. (PG) 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory.

4.30 ACA. 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Rocky Mountain Christmas. (2017) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Great Getaways. (PG) 8.30 RPA. (PG) 9.30 Big Miracles. (M) 10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+) 11.20 Emergency Call. (M) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.10 Pointless. (PG) 2.00 Drive TV. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PG) 4.30 ACA. 5.00 News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. 7.30 Ent. Tonight. 8.00 Farm To Fork. 8.30 Judge Judy. 9.00 Bold. 9.30 Neighbours. 10.00 Studio 10. 12.00 Ent. Tonight. 12.30 Soccer.

Women’s International Friendly.

Canada v Australia. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. (PG) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Bachelors Australia. (PG) 8.40 My Life Is Murder. (M) 10.40 To Be Advised. 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Dr Phil. (M) 2.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. 7.30 Ent. Tonight. 8.00 Farm To Fork. 8.30 Judge Judy. 9.00 Bold. 9.30 Neighbours. 10.00 Studio 10. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.10 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 Jamie’s 5 Ingredient Mediterranean.

8.30 The Hunt For The Family Court Killer. (M) 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.30 Blue Bloods. (M) 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

WEDNESDAY

ABC TV

TUESDAY

Thursday Month Xth 2023

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds.

11.00 Tiny Oz. 12.00 News. 1.00 Shetland. (M) 2.00 Finding The Archibald. (PG) 3.00 Gardening Aust.

4.00 Escape From The City. 5.00 Back Roads. 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.35 Under The Vines. (M) The Oakley crew heads to Queenstown.

9.25 Midsomer Murders. (M) 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.10 Question Everything. 11.45 Silent Witness. (M) 12.45 Rage. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

THURSDAY

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Classifications: (PG) Parental Guidance (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (CC) Closed Captions (R) Repeat. Please note: Listings are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by networks.

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7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 QI. (PG, R) 8.30 Live At The Apollo.

(M, R) 9.15 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M, R) 9.40 Hitsville. (M, R) 11.30 Staged. (M, R) 11.55 MythBusters. (PG, R) 12.45am Portlandia.

(M, R) 1.30 Fleabag. (M, R)

6.00pm Extreme Animal 6.00pm Cricket. Women’s Transport. (PG) Big Bash League. Final.

6.30 The Yorkshire Vet In 9.30 Movie: Terminator Autumn. (PG, R) 2: Judgment Day. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (1991) (M, R) Arnold (PG, R) Schwarzenegger, Linda 8.30 Escape To The Hamilton.

Country.

12.20 Movie: Takers.

11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (2010) (M, R) (PG, R) 12.30 The Real Seachange. (R) 1.00 Escape To The Country. (R)

6.00pm M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 7.30 Movie: Dirty Dancing. (1987) (M, R) Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey.

9.30 Movie: Something Borrowed. (2011) (M, R) Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson.

11.45 Memory Lane. (PG) 1.05 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R)

6.00pm Soccer. A-League Men. Round 6. Sydney FC v Perth Glory.

9.15 NCIS. (M, R) 10.10 FBI. (M, R) 11.10 SEAL Team. (M, R) 12.05 FBI: International.

(M, R) 1.00 Evil. (M, R) 2.00 48 Hours. (M, R)

5.50pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.15 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG, R) 10.00 Friends. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping.

(R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

4.00pm Pacific Games.

Day 12: Evening session.

9.00 BBC News At Ten. 9.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir.

10.00 The Back Side Of Television: Can’t Reach The Hospital TV Remote. (MA15+, R) 10.40 Overlooked. (PG, R) 11.10 Vikings. (MA15+, R) 1.00 The X-Files. (PG, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (R) 8.00 QI. (M, R) 8.30 Louis Theroux: Altered States. (M, R) 9.30 You Can’t Ask That.

(M, R) 10.05 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 10.55 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (M, R) 11.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M, R) 12.15am Escape From The City. (R)

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (PG, R) 6.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 7.30 Slow Train Through Africa With Griff Rhys Jones. (PG) 8.30 Call The Midwife.

(M, R) 10.50 Miniseries: Bancroft. (M, R) 11.50 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways.

(PG, R)

6.00pm Border Security: International. (PG, R) 6.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line.

(PG, R) 8.00 Motorbike Cops.

(PG, R) 8.30 Movie: 1917. (2019) (MA15+, R) 10.45 Movie: 2 Guns.

(2013) (MA15+, R) 1.00 Blokesworld. (PG, R)

6.00pm Customs. (PG, R) 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: From Russia With Love. (1963) (PG, R) Sean Connery, Daniela Bianchi, Bernard Lee. 10.55 Madam Secretary.

(M, R) 11.55 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R) 1.55 The Closer. (M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles.

(M, R) 11.15 FBI: International.

(M, R) 12.10 Evil. (M, R) 1.10 Star Trek: Discovery.

(M, R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.00 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.00 South Park.

(MA15+, R) 11.00 Friends. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping.

(R) 1.30 Movie: Angel Has Fallen. (2019) (MA15+, R)

6.00pm Kars & Stars.

6.30 Augmented. (PG, R) 7.35 Abandoned Engineering: Ancient Encounter. (M) 8.30 The Last Overland: Singapore To London: Roof Of The World.

(M, R) 9.25 Salt Joy. (PG) 10.00 Idris Elba’s Fight School. (M, R) 11.35 Detective Chinatown. (MA15+, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? The Unseen Bits. (PG, R) 8.30 MythBusters. (PG) 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (PG) 10.10 Louis Theroux: Law And Disorder In Johannesburg.

(MA15+, R) 11.10 Would I Lie To You? (R) 11.40 QI. (PG, R)

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 8.30 Endeavour. (M, R) 10.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys: Crossing The Baltics. (PG, R) 11.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 12.30 Surf Patrol. (R) 1.00 Endeavour. (M, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG, R) 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG, R) 10.30 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. (PG) 11.30 Swamp People. (M) 12.30 American Pickers.

(PG, R) 1.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

5.30pm Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

(R) 7.30 Death In Paradise.

(M, R) 8.40 Movie: Goldfinger.

(1964) (M, R) Sean Connery, Honor Blackman, Gert Frobe.

10.55 Snapped. (M) 11.55 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R) 1.55 The Closer. (M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (PG, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Blue Bloods. (M, R) 11.15 SEAL Team. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping.

(R) 1.30 Comedy Central Roast Of Bob Saget.

(MA15+, R)

5.50pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG, R) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Taskmaster. (M, R) 9.25 Then You Run. (M) 10.20 We’re All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel) (M, R) 11.30 Hoarders. (M, R) 1.10 The Devil You Know.

(M, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.10 Ghosts. (M) 9.40 Rosehaven. (PG, R) 10.10 Portlandia. (PG, R) 10.55 Fleabag. (M, R) 11.20 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 11.50 Movie: Flatliners.

(1990) (M, R)

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme.

(PG, R) 8.30 Inspector George Gently. (M, R) 10.30 Law & Order: UK. (M, R) 11.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 12.30 Surf Patrol. (R) 1.00 Inspector George Gently. (M, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Outback Truckers.

(M, R) 9.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. (PG, R) 10.30 Ice Road Truckers.

(PG, R) 11.30 Jade Fever. (M, R) 12.00 Esports. LPL Pro. CCT Oceania CounterStrike: Global Offensive.

Season 1.

5.30pm Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

(R) 7.30 New Tricks. (M, R) 8.40 Movie: Thunderball.

(1965) (PG, R) Sean Connery.

11.20 Madam Secretary.

(M, R) 12.20 A Wedding And A Murder. (M, R) 1.20 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (PG, R) 9.25 FBI: International.

(M, R) 10.20 SEAL Team. (M) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.20 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.10 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.10 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping.

(R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

5.50pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG, R) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Travel Man’s Greatest Trips. (PG, R) 9.25 Alone: The Skills Challenge. (PG) 10.15 Hudson & Rex. (M) 11.55 Dopesick Nation.

(MA15+, R) 12.45 Hate Thy Neighbour. (M, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 9.20 Bay Of Fires. (M, R) 10.15 Killing Eve. (M, R) 10.55 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 11.30 Louis Theroux: Altered States. (M, R) 12.30am Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG, R) 12.55 Close.

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R) 8.45 Lewis. (M, R) 10.45 Law & Order: UK. (M, R) 11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R) 12.45 My Greek Odyssey.

(PG, R) 2.00 The Zoo. (R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Highway Patrol.

(PG, R) 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) 9.30 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 10.30 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PG, R) 11.30 Crash Investigation Unit. (PG, R)

5.30pm Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

(R) 7.30 As Time Goes By. (R) 8.40 Movie: Casino Royale. (1967) (PG, R) Peter Sellers.

11.20 Forensics: Catching The Killer. (M) 12.20 Madam Secretary.

(M, R) 1.20 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. (M, R) 10.20 Evil. (M) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.20 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.10 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.10 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping.

(R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

5.50pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG, R) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Movie: Snowpiercer.

(2013) (R) Chris Evans, Jamie Bell, Tilda Swinton.

10.50 Movie: Tale Of Tales. (2015) (MA15+, R) 1.15 Letterkenny.

(MA15+, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 9.00 Question Everything. (R) 9.35 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG, R) 10.15 Australian Epic.

(M, R) 10.45 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M, R)

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Father Brown. (M, R) 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries.

(M, R) 11.30 Father Brown. (M, R) 12.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 1.30 The Zoo. (PG, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 1.

Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Family Guy. (M) 8.00 American Dad! (M) 8.30 Movie: Zombieland.

(2009) (MA15+, R) 10.20 Watch Dogs.

(MA15+) 11.20 Pizza Classics.

(MA15+, R) 12.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

5.30pm Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

(PG, R) 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG, R) 8.40 Movie: You Only Live Twice. (1967) (PG, R) 11.05 Madam Secretary.

(M, R) 12.05 Rizzoli & Isles.

(M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS: New Orleans.

(M, R) 10.20 FBI. (M, R) 11.15 FBI: International.

(M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping.

(R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

5.50pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG, R) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Beyond Oak Island.

(PG) 10.10 The World’s Toughest Prisons. (M, R) 11.05 Sex Tape Germany.

(MA15+, R) 12.15 F*ck, That’s Delicious. (M, R)

THURSDAY

SBS VICELAND 4.00pm Pacific Games.

Day 11: Evening session.

9.00 Pacific Games Highlights. Highlights from the Pacific Games.

10.05 Serviced.

11.00 Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2022. (M, R) 12.45 Munchies Guide To Scotland. (M, R)

WEDNESDAY

10 PEACH 6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping.

(R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

TUESDAY

10 BOLD 5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M, R) 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles.

(M, R) 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery.

(M, R) 12.35 Home Shopping. (R)

MONDAY

9GEM 5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

(R) 7.30 RBT. (M, R) 8.30 Movie: Hunter Killer.

(2018) (MA15+, R) 10.45 Major Crimes.

(M, R) 11.45 Madam Secretary.

(M, R) 12.40 Rizzoli & Isles.

(M, R) 1.35 The Closer. (M, R)

SUNDAY

7MATE 5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Free Guy. (2021) (M, R) Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer.

9.50 Movie: The Mummy.

(2017) (M, R) Tom Cruise, Sofia Boutella.

12.00 American Restoration. (PG, R) 12.30 American Pickers.

(PG, R) 1.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

SATURDAY

7TWO 5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG, R) 8.30 Escape To The Country.

10.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. (PG, R) 11.30 I Escaped To The Country. (R) 12.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 1.00 The Zoo. (R) 1.30 Surf Patrol. (R)

FRIDAY

ABC TV PLUS 7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Flatliners.

(1990) (M) 10.20 Would I Lie To You? (R) 10.55 QI. (PG, R) 11.25 Ghosts. (PG, R) 11.55 Mark Seymour And The Undertow: Slow Dawn Live. (PG, R)

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Thursday November 30th 2023

Junior Cricket Recap

morning shower of rain saw Saturday’s cricket action take to the astro wicket where Guardian Pharmacy faced off against Peto’s Marine.

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.The Rookies Blaster group had their last session of the year at EASS on Tuesday November 21 as they will move over to the Nutrien Ag Solutions Cricket complex this Friday for their final games for this half of the season. They will return to EASS in the new year when school resumes.

Michael Finn and Oscar Mahoney both top scored in the Under 13 game with 21

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There was some fine batting and bowling in the Challengers last week with Jaime Goldsworthy scoring 21, Kip Nicholas 19 and Tait Parker 17 runs. Wickets were spread out amongst the players, but Kye Quinlan had the best figures of 3 for 3 runs. Others to get multiple wickets were Anna Muilwyk 3 and Tyler Smith and Evelyn Mahoney 2 each. ‘Players of the Week Award’ winners were Billy Muilwyk and Jaime Goldsworthy.

Saturday Cricket In Home Hill Guardian Pharmacy won the toss and elected to bat with boundaries off the first two bowls getting them off to a flying start and helping opener Mark Coventry to a rapid 25 runs from 15 balls.

Billy Muilwyk and Jaime Jacques Gardner and Goldsworthy Tyler Schultz Photos supplied

runs not out, next highest was Marshall Parker on 19 also not out. Oscar took 2 for 11 when he was bowling but the standout was Jacques Gardner with 2 for 8. Others to take a wicket each were Marshall Parker, Logan Pickup, Nate Elphinstone and Tyler Schultz, Marshall also got a run out. The ‘Players of the Week’ were Jacques Gardner and Tyler Schultz.

Contributed by Scott Heidke

Hugh Smith and Damien Ricketts stood tall amongst a middle order collapse with 54 runs not out from 41 balls and 34 runs from 31 balls respectively, guiding Guardian to 188 runs all out from 24.3 overs.

Josiah Ballin and Leo Olditch took three wickets each for Peto’s while Leon Franklin, Jay Leckenby, Ben Walters and Jeff Sullivan all took one. Peto’s opener Simon Vickers led the run chase finishing on 65 runs from 36 balls while Shaun Goldsworthy contributed with 28 from 32, Leo Olditch with 14 from 17 and Leon Franklin with 11 from 8 not out.

A third three wicket haul for the game went to Andrew Cardillo for Guardian with Matthew Gardner taking two and Joey Southwell, Damien Ricketts, Kane Batchelor, Jamie Grabs and Lee Watts all taking one.

Lee nabbed the prize wicket of Simon Vickers on the last ball of the 24th over, seeing Peto’s fall short on 176 runs all out and guiding Guardian to their second win of the season.

Peto’s Marine will take on Crowned Mongrels this Saturday at Barry Richards Field.

Andrew Cardillo, Leo Olditch and Josiah Ballin took three wickets each Photo credit: Tiffany Olditch

Home Hill Bowls Report BOWLS

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n Thursday November 23, we had 15 players on a rather warm start to the afternoon’s battles.

Down To The Final Wicket Ross Parker took 1/16 from five overs for Home Hill

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The Sunday fixture between Home Hill and Bowen saw the visitors win the toss and elect to bat.

Bowen’s top order got the work done early with high scorers Dylan Pettingill scoring 33 runs, Michael Pettiford scoring 31, Lachlan Altmann scoring 18, Mark Coventry scoring 13 and Daniel Borgh scoring 11, helping the team to a total of 153 all out after 38 overs.

CRICKET Seth McIntosh (3/17), Mark Coventry (1/12) and Lachlan Altmann (1/25) took the game right down to the wire, with Home Hill ultimately winning by one wicket.

Contributed by Stephen Doig

So, rinks 5, 6 and 7 were used with 5 and 6 for 4 bowl pairs and 7 for 3 bowl triples.

Rink 5: Joe, who is really bowling beautiful, and Stephen defeated Judy and Mick 32 to 13 over 22 ends with Joe and Steve 15 ends to 7 ends.

Rink 6: John and Glen walked away with a comfortable win over Jim and Trevor 25 to 18 being 13 ends to 11 ends in a 24 end match.

The ends went to the former 12 ends to 6.

Winners of the lucky rink were Joe Linton and Stephen Doig and the weekly raffle winner was Gary Nosworthy.

Lucky rink winners Joe Linton and Stephen Doig.

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Chasing 154 runs for victory, Home Hill were off to a shaky start at 4/29 before the middle order steadied the ship thanks to Hugh Smith’s 48 not out, Ross Parker’s 34, Ayden Marano’s 18 and Andrew Cardillo’s 11.

Bowen bowlers Dylan Pettingill (4/24),

Thursday, names in by 1pm, roll off first bowl by 1.30pm.

Rink 7: Jocelyn, Des and Henry went on to win over Karl/Ray M, Alex and Gary 15 to 6.

Some fine bowling from Home Hill’s Andrew Cardillo saw him take four wickets for 37 runs from seven overs, supported

by Alex Stillhard’s 2/27 from five, Darcy Walters’ 1/15 from five, Ross Parker’s 1/16 from five and Simon Vickers’ 1/27 from eight, with a run out helping clean up the visiting batsmen.

Home Hill lost their ninth wicket with just four runs to make, the winning runs coming from fortuitous byes in the 38th over.

With the new rink we are attempting to use all the rink, it was then that we discovered that we don’t have any mystery balls for rink 8 mainly because we never used it previously.

Don’t forget that Wednesday night bowls are on and a BBQ or sausage sizzle dinner prior to bowling, names in by 6pm for a 6:30 roll.

Hugh Smith scored 48 runs not out

SATURDAY DECEMBER 2 1:00pm to 5:00pm Patrol Group F – Lisa Furnell, Tramayne Horan, Jo Morgan, Jenny Morgan, John Furnell, Lauren Chapman, Isla Chapman Ryley Satori, Toby Wilson, Danny Wilson

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3 9:00am to 1:00pm Patrol Group G – Carl List, James Kennedy, Shane Morgan, Jimmy Hayllor, Ross Blakey, Ross Rickards, Jed Giddy

Pioneer Park Hosts Queensland Championships MOTORCYCLING

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he 2023 Queensland Solo Championships are done and dusted following a successful weekend of racing at Brandon’s Pioneer Park Speedway.

Speedway staff thanked everyone who competed, support classes, spectators and volunteers for their support.

Local rider Ky Mitchell backed up his Australian Championships taking out both 125cc and 125cc Pairs classes.

Results 500cc 1st Josh Gracjzonek 2nd Tate Ziscke 3rd Declan Kennedy 4th Zaine Kennedy U21 500cc 1st Tate Ziscke 2nd Jacob Hook 3rd Cordell Rogerson 4th Broc Hall 250cc 1st Viv Muddle 2nd Lachie Hawgood 3rd Jai Bainbridge 125cc 1st Ky Mitchell 2nd Beau Baker 3rd Jai Bainbridge 4th Kai Moran 125cc Pairs 1st Ky Mitchell and Beau Baker 2nd Jai Bainbridge and Kai Moran

125cc Champions

Tuesday November 21 Social Bowls Rayleen Hervey, Betty Schultz and Dot Cutting defeated Katharina Stuckler, Beryl Cornford and Sandra Stidston Ruth Moore, Heather Jorgensen and Pam Power defeated Merle Nixon, Karen Page and Irene Wilson Wednesday November 22 Men’s Social Afternoon Red, Ray, Col and M Power defeated Green, Mick, Richard and Chris J Hall, R Aplin and W Coonan defeated J Murry, H Horan and L Stidston J Papale and R Soper defeated V Batia and H Hazel

250cc Champions

125cc Pairs Champions

U21 500cc Champions

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Wednesday Night November 22 Results 1st - Katharina Stuckler, Robyn McAllister and Richard Moore 2nd - Mick Murison, Rob Jorgensen and Joe Grabbi Thursday November 23 Competition Final of the Parkside Triples Won by Ruth Moore, Karen Page and Irene Wilson defeating Isabel Cislowski, Di Lindridge and Pam Power Ayr Ladies break up day is on Tuesday December 5 with a Luncheon at the Kalamia followed by Presentation of Trophies at the Ayr Ladies Bowls Club.

Saturday November 25 Alan Cornford Memorial Vince and M Power defeated Joe and Dot Parkside Triples winners Ruth Moore, Karen Page and Irene Wilson. Photo supplied S Caltabano and T Klopper defeated J Grabbi Sunday November 26 Club K Stuckler, B Cornford and P Pow- Championship Games er defeated M Murison, R Moore A&B Mens Pairs Finals – J Grabbi and W.Coonan and L Stidston defeated B Walker T Feaks, M Nixon and H Hazel and S Caltabano defeated P Yass, S Darwen and B Honeycomb Mixed Singles Finals Schults – M Parravicini defeated G Pearce J Hall, B Hewson and R Wall drew J Murry, Young and C Olditch Contributed by Michael Parravicini Winners of the day Vince and M.Power

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Thursday November 30th 2023

HOME HILL GOLF CLUB NEWS

Shaun Power, John Power, Charlie Cole, Shane Power, John Nash, Ross Wilkie and Simon Power

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he final of the Club Pennants was fought out on the greens on Sunday November 19 between Mac’s team and Nipper’s team with Nipper’s team coming away with a narrow victory.

Unfortunately for Mac, he was unable to play due to being hospitalized.

We’re all hoping you are on the road to recovery and back on the course soon Mac. Thanks went to all the sponsors for our Pennants days and to Dave Falco who has done a great job over the last six years of running the event.

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The pennants player of the year deservedly went to Guy LeBlowitz.

There were 52 players in this popular event and the sausage sizzle at the end of the day was enjoyed by all.

The stableford event winner for the day was Peter Dale with 37 points from runner up John Power with 35 on a count back from Craig O’Keeffe and Stephen Doig.

The winners of the 4BBB event were Shane Power and Charlie Cole on a count back from Ross Wilkie and John Nash all finishing with 47 stableford points.

Next in the run down was Simon Power with 34.

Pins shots went to Shane Power, Mark Dale and Tara Cesconnetto (in the hole)

The Golf Classic is a local Burdekin community event welcoming anyone in the region to put together a team and join in the fun whilst raising money for a local charity.

Proceeds from this year’s event will again be generously donated to CORES, a community-based program which educates the local community on how to intervene when they encounter a person they believe may be suicidal.

As a direct result of the event’s fundraising, the money raised has stayed in the Burdekin region and had a direct impact, seeing 72 people complete CORES suicide intervention training, 12 people complete CORES self-care session, 129 people receive the CORES toolbox talk, 50 high

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Our AGM will be held at 11:30am on Sunday before the game and the club asks everyone to please bring a plate of finger food to enjoy after the game.

Contributed by Bev Macdonald

On 9/18 they went to Nipper Forno, Jan Cannavan and Mark Dale and on 7/16 were won by Dave Hay, Ross Wilkie and Stephen Doig.

Last Sunday, November 26 was the Power family day sponsored by John, Simon and Shaun Power with hams on offer.

Thanks went to the family for their ongoing support.

Shane Power, Nipper Forno, Simon Davies, Craig O’Keeffe and Mary Chatfield. Photos supplied

Dave Falco and Nipper Forno

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school students receive the CORES choices presentation and 129 free counselling sessions delivered to people in crisis.

The golf day will comprise of a 9 hole Ambrose format and teams will consist of 4 players.

While all tee times have already been filled, proving the popularity and importance of the event, members of the public are invited to attend and enjoy the social atmosphere of the day.

For more information, visit End of Harvest Golf Classic on Facebook.

WHAT: End of Harvest Golf Classic WHEN: Friday, December 15 WHERE: Ayr Golf Club CORES Queensland Coordinator Ross Romeo, event organisers Kelsey Shand and Ben Smith and 2022 emcee John Furnell. Photo supplied

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This Sunday is our break-up day with the format being a Mystery Stableford.

The pin shots on 4/13 went to Eric Barbagallo and Megan Barbagallo (in the hole).

CHARITY GOLF DAY RETURNS THIS DECEMBER F ollowing the success of last year’s event, which saw 260 players raise $17,000 for CORES (Community Response to Eliminate Suicide), the End of Harvest Golf Classic is returning in December.

on 4/13 and Simon Power, Mav Dall’Osto and Megan Barbagallo on 9/18.

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2023 PRIMARY SCHOOLS INTER-SCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVAL – WEBBER SHIELD O n Tuesday November 21, primary school swimmers from throughout the district competed at the Webber Shield.

Competing schools included St Francis Catholic School, East Ayr State School, Home Hill State School, Clare State School, Giru State School, Brandon State School, St Colman’s Catholic School, Maidavale State School, Osborne State School, Jarvisfield State School and Burdekin Christian College.

The overall winner of the Webber Shield was East Ayr Age Champions Age Boys 9yrs Lewis Bonato East Ayr State School 10yrs Harris Flanigan East Ayr State School 11yrs Nate Giddy East Ayr State School 12yrs Eli WilkieHome Hill State School Age Girls 9yrs Taylor Chapman St Colmans 10yrs Mia Wicks East Ayr State School 11yrs Arabella Sangiuliano Home Hill State School 12yrs Milla Chapman (Home Hill) & Asha Licciardello (St Francis)

SWIMMING

State School presented by Alyson Robinson.

The Max Tavasci Trophy for the highest average points was St Colman’s Catholic School.

Thank you to the Burdekin Swimming Club for assisting the Burdekin Sports Association with the running and set up of the carnival.

Thank you to Sage and Vicki from the Ayr Swimming Pool for their assistance also.

Contributed by Jarvisfield State School Principal Lisa Bello

Age champions L-R Taylor Chapman, Lewis Bonato, Mia Wicks, Harris Flanigan, Arabella Sangiuliano, Nate Giddy, Milla Chapman and Eli Wilkie (Asha Licciardello not pictured) Photos supplied

New Records Boys 11yrs 50 Freestyle – Nate Giddy (St Francis) – 32.05 Girls 9yrs 50 Breaststroke – Taylor Chapman (St Colman’s) – 51.30 Boys 9yrs 50 Breaststroke – Lewis Bonato (EASS) – 49.92 Boys 9yrs 50 Backstroke – Lewis Bonato (EASS) – 46.48 Girls 9yrs 50 Butterfly – Taylor Chapman (EASS) – 44.47 St Colman’s Catholic School won the Max Tavasci Trophy presented by Max Tavasci

East Ayr State School won the Webber Shield presented by Alyson Robinson

BURDEKIN CLAY TARGET CLUB’S MONTHLY SHOOT SHOOTING

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he Burdekin Clay Target Club had another successful shoot on Sunday November 12, with 43 competitors competing. Conditions were pleasant with a slight breeze throughout the day, which reflected in the scores. Thank you to sponsors Peter and Juanita Delle Baite and Mick Parison from the Giru store. The club’s next shoot will be the Christmas shoot held on Sunday December 10.

Contributed by Sylvia Rossato . Results

Event 1-25 Target Novelty Event. Back row: Sponsor Peter Delle Baite, Aaron Lemphers, Michael Zabala, Joe Sebastiani Snr and Alan Lord. Front row: Aiden Sebastiani, Jay Murray, Pedro Le Blowitz and John Dickerson

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Event 1-25 Target Novelty Event

Event 2-25 Target Double Barrel 15m

Sponsored by Peter & Juanita Delle Baite

AA Grade 1st Ron Gough & Joe Caruso 25/25

Event 3-30 Target Burdekin Pointscore Championship 15m

AA Grade 1ST Aaron Lemphers 25/25, 2nd Michael Zabala 28/29

A Grade 1st Colin Ferguson & Bill Gall 25/25, 3rd Tony Robinson & Joe (Snr) Sebastiani 24/25

A Grade 1st Joe (snr) Sebastiani 24/25, 2nd Alan Lord 24/26 B Grade 1st Aiden Sebastiani 22/25, 2nd Jay Murray 26/30 C Grade 1st John Dickerson 24/25, 2nd Pedro Le Blow-

B Grade 1st Jarrod Coleman 25/25, 2nd John Kinnimonth 24/25 C Grade 1st Peter Giardino 24/25, 2nd Peter Delle Baite 23/25, 3rd Pedro Le Blowitz

Sponsored by Giru Store OPEN 1st Wayne Cislowski 90/90 AA Grade 1st Ron Gough 89/90 A Grade 1st Wayne Cislowski 90/90

AA Grade 1st Ron Gough 24/25

Event 4-25 Target Single Barrel. Ron Gough, Joe Sebastiani Snr, Pedro Le Blowitz and Jarrod Coleman

Event 4-25 Target Double Barrel Handicap. Tony Caruso, Joe Sebastiani Snr and Joe Sebastiani Jnr

A Grade 1st Joe (Snr) Sebastiani 24/25 B Grade 1st Jarrod Coleman 24/25 C Grade 1st Pedro Le Blowitz 22/29 Event 5-25 Target Double Barrel Handicap

B Grade 1st Mark Simpson 87/93

OPEN 1st Tony Caruso 30/31

C Grade 1st Isaac Sebastiani 82/90

2nd Joe (Snr) Sebastiani 29/30

Event 4-25 Target Single Barrel

3rd Joe (Jnr) Sebastiani 28/30

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Event 3-25 Target Burdekin Pointscore Championship 15m. Presenter Peter Giardino, Wayne Cislowski, Ron Gough, Mark Simpson and Isaac Sebastiani

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Home Hill Prevail In InterTown Thriller CRICKET

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ome Hill Cricket Association hosted Bowen Cricket last Sunday, November 26 for an inter-town representative match with bragging rights coming down to the final wicket.

Home Hill’s Andrew Cardillo, Alex Stillhard, Ross Parker, Simon Vickers and Darcy Walters did the damage with the ball while Hugh Smith, Ross Parker and Ayden Marano shone with the bat in hand.

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The match reignited a rivalry between the two towns, with hopes for further representative fixtures involving towns like

Bowen, Charters Towers and Ingham to continue into the future.

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Back row: Darcy Walters, Andrew Wallwork, Simon Vickers, Alex Stillhard, Ross Parker, Isaac Cardillo, Alex Romeo and Greg Flanagan. Front row: Hugh Smith, Ayden Marano, Andrew Cardillo. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie

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