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Hi Everyone,

Writing stories read by thousands of people each week is a great privilege, but in the words of Spiderman’s uncle –is also a great responsibility.

This week I learnt this firsthand when I accidentally assumed something about a person and wrote a story which inadvertently offended a reader.

At Whitsunday Life, we are grateful that many people trust us with their stories and allow us to transfer their experiences into words so that we can share it with the community.

Every day we endeavour to write with respect, empathy, and compassion.

We take great care to understand others and represent a true reflection of the people in each story.

And while we always aim to get it right, sometimes we do not.

Writing is a delicate art, and it often surprises me how powerful words can be – how easy they inspire, invoke emotion and unfortunately sometimes offend.

This week I would like to

use my Editor’s note to raise awareness about looking beyond what we see at face value.

If we meet someone who is rude and gruff, don’t assume they are unfriendly – perhaps they are having a bad day –you don’t know what events brought them to that moment.

If we see someone living with a disability, don’t assume that they have an intellectual disability as well – ask them a question to see how they respond.

If we see a parent struggling with their child’s meltdown, don’t assume they are a bad parent or have a naughty kid – there may be another reason for the outburst.

Also, for those that may feel judged by others, try to remember that most people have a good heart and good intentions and seek only to learn and understand – perhaps take the time to explain how they could have better handled the situation.

Rach

Quote of the week: “Before you judge me, make sure you’re perfect” - (Clint Eastwood)

When local real estate agent Sarah Nutley returned from a family dinner late one evening she saw a beautiful bouquet of flowers waiting for her on her doorstep.

“I thought I had a secret admirer!” said Sarah.

“But when I ran upstairs to put the light on so I could read the card – I saw it was addressed to someone called Helen!

“The card was so sweet, and the flowers were so beautiful, I didn’t think twice - I knew I had to try and find the real owner.”

Sarah jumped online and went straight to popular community site – Whitsundays Chat – where she posted pictures of the flowers and asked: who is Helen?

Within 45 minutes the community had answered, and it turned out that Helen was Sarah’s neighbour.

The pair arranged to meet at the end of their driveways and within a few minutes, the exchange was complete.

“She was a lovely lady and really appreciative,” said Sarah. But this was not the end of the story.

When Sarah returned home the following evening, she was surprised to find another bunch of flowers waiting for her at the door.

“I thought – here we go again!” said Sarah.

“But then I looked at the label and could see that this time they were meant for me – it was from the florist! They had dropped off a little bunch to say thank you for taking the time to ensure the flowers from the day before had gone to the rightful owner.”

The card read – “Thank you for helping to find Helen” – and was sent by local florist, Espresso and Bloom.

Arborists

Flowers for ‘Helen’ got the community talking last week

After a tight election race, which came down to preferences and a close count of postal votes on Tuesday this week, Clay Bauman was officially declared Councillor of the Division 2 Seat on Wednesday morning.

While Bauman held a lead of 193 votes, the distribution of preferences needed to win the seat from Andrew Camm was separated by just 20 votes.

Electoral Commissioner Pat Vidgen said that “the distribution of preferences significantly narrowed the margin” but Bauman was officially declared when he received over 50 per cent of the votes remaining in the count.

A total of 2,531 votes were cast out of the 4,155 registered voters, meaning 1,624 people failed to vote.

Bauman thanked his campaign team, volunteers and the wider public for their

support and said the win was unexpected.

“I was very surprised that my first vote lead held up against all the other candidates,” he said.

“Especially due to the other preference deals that put me at the bottom of the pack.”

“I am lucky that there are so many people in Division 2 that didn’t follow the how to vote cards and gave me preferences instead.”

Dedicated to improving Council culture, transparency and open discussion, Bauman says that he is looking forward to forging good relations with other Councillors.

“The most important thing is to create a relationship of trust with the other Councillors,” he said.

“I’m only one vote and once we all start to work together, they will realise we’re all on the same team and

working towards the same goals.”

He is also ready to back “projects that should be moving ahead” in his electorate and stated that he was disappointed to see the division under-represented in last years’ budget.

“Division 2 has 20 per cent of the rate payers but received only 2.5 per cent of capital works, aside from the reservoir, in the last budget”

The next official step is for Cr Bauman to be sworn in by the Whitsunday Regional Council Chief Executive Officer.

After this, the first Council meeting will take place on January 25 and in the meantime, Bauman says he will be engaging further with public, taking tours of important services and joining relevant committees.

Two men in their twenties are lucky to be alive after the vehicle they were travelling in rolled over on Mount Danger Road in Bowen over the weekend.

The incident took place on Friday, December 9 at approximately 7pm.

A Queensland Ambulance report stated that the two patients were transported to Bowen hospital for treatment.

One man was in a stable condition with a minor head injury and the second man had a significant head injury.

The second patient was transported to Bowen Hospital in a serious condition and then airlifted by the RACQ CQ Helicopter to Townsville University Hospital.

Queensland Police Service also attended the scene and the cause of the accident is still under investigation.

“Gift And An Asset”

$7M Bowen Hospital Medical Imaging Wing Opens

Bowen Hospital’s $7 million Renal Unit and Medical Imaging expansion officially opened last weekend after 20 months of construction.

The major project saw the addition of a new, comprehensive hospital wing which now houses a range of services including a CT scanner - ending the need for Bowen patients to travel to Proserpine or further for important medical scans.

The multi-million-dollar upgrade also included an expansion to the hospital’s renal dialysis unit, with both the unit and the expansion named in honour of Cyril Isbell – a member of a prominent Collinsville grazing family who had business interests in Bowen including a butcher shop and hotel.

The new unit will provide additional dialysis services to support more patients and meet the future needs of Bowen and the surrounding areas.

The combined new equipment is expected to benefit 800 patients annually.

Special guests at the official opening included Graham Isbell and family members to represent the Cyril Isbell estate which contributed $1 million towards the project – with a further $7 million provided by the previous Federal and the Mackay Hospital and Health Board’s retained earnings.

Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) Interim Chief Executive Paula Fo-

ley said this was a “significant milestone for local public health services and a wonderful day for the Bowen community.”

“On behalf of the Mackay HHS, I wish to express our gratitude to the Isbell family and to the federal and state governments for their contributions that made this expansion possible,” Ms Foley said.

“It is a milestone for local public health services and a wonderful day for the Bowen community.”

Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox said it was excellent to see the previous Federal Government’s investment of $5 million come to fruition with this “this vital bit of equipment”.

“It will save lives and save a lot of downtime for nurses and staff. For many patients, this will also mean they don’t have to travel to Townsville or Mackay,” Mr Willcox said.

State Member For Burdekin Dale Last said that “every now and again, you have a win, and this is one of those occasions”.

“[I’ve] been fighting for so long to have this facility open here in Bowen,” Mr Last said.

“This community no longer have to travel through to Proserpine or Mackay or up the road to Townsville and have these scans.

It’s adjacent to the emergency department as well, meaning those people who come

into this hospital can get first class treatment.

“Fantastic outcome for this community and a real community effort. Big tick for everyone concerned today.”

The need for a CT scanner was raised in years past by countless locals, including Bowen Chamber of Commerce President Bruce Hedditch – and a member of the Bowen Hospital Community Reference Group - who had repeatedly asked Mr Willcox’s

Affordable Housing

Can We Find The Sweet Spot?

With federal and state government focusing resources on assisting with urgent social housing needs and developers prioritising financial return on high yielding projects, local experts believe mid to low range affordable housing is “falling through the cracks”.

This was one of the key findings of the Greater Whitsunday Housing Project roundtable meeting that took place in Mackay earlier this month.

Stakeholders from across the region gathered to share issues, collaborate on solutions, and contribute information for a housing summit which is due to take place in 2023.

The results of the roundtable meeting found that availability of affordable housing was the biggest issue, followed by a mismatch in what consumers wanted and the stock available and

then its affordability.

Joanne Moynihan from Whitsunday Housing attended the meeting and said the issue arises when people earn too much to qualify for social housing but too little to afford the inflated rental prices.

Councillor Jan Clifford said this issue is exasperated because there is less than a 0.5 per cent rental availability in the Greater Airlie Beach Area and this often creates a bidding war on properties which drives the prices up.

“It’s endemic right across the region,” said Cr Clifford.

“People can’t find anything, and if they can, they can’t afford it.”

Medium to low-income earners are struggling the most.

“Your rent is not meant to be more than one third of your income otherwise it puts too much stress on your household,” explained Cr Clifford.

“How are people meant to afford $600 to $700 a week in rent when that’s all they earn?”

Tonia Wilson from Greater Whitsunday Communities said one of the key outcomes of the meeting was the need to find an incentive for developers to invest in affordable housing.

In the United Kingdom, the government enforces a law which says any development needs to comprise 40 per cent affordable housing.

“An element of affordable housing in a commercial development helps reduce risk for developers,” said Ms Wilson.

“Affordable housing can be potentially subsidised by the government making it a more reliable investment for developers.

“This can create a sweet spot where social and economic factors come together.”

KEY POINTS

• Low- and medium-income households earn too much to qualify for social housing but too little to afford rental rate rises

• There is less than 0.5 per cent rental availability in the Greater Airlie Beach Area

• Bidding wars are driving the prices of rental accommodation up

• There are no incentives for developers to invest in affordable housing

• The UK has a law that states 40 per cent of any development must comprise affordable housing

• Experts believe this creates a ‘sweet spot’ where developers and the community benefit

• A housing summit in 2023 will discuss how this, and many other ideas, could be applied locally

Federal predecessor,

George Christensen. Mr Christensen, before retiring from politics, was integral in securing the funding for the new hospital wing.

Bowen Hospital’s new Renal Unit and Medical Imaging expansion officially opened on Sunday, December 11. Pictured are Bowen Hospital staff and dignitaries with Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox alongside the hospital’s new CT scanner

Family members of the late Cyril Isbell, whose estate donated $1 million towards the $7 million expansion

The Greater Whitsunday Housing Roundtable took place in Mackay on December 6

“Uncontrollable Rage” Bowen Nature Sign Smashed

By Vandal

Acolourful sign depicting the different flora and fauna that can be seen in the local area has been damaged by upwards of 30 strikes made by a sharp metal object that eventually led to the offender piercing and ripping the Council-owned metal road sign.

Located at Dalrymple Point in Bowen, the nature sign was placed at a photographic spot with views across the bay and out towards the lighthouse.

Residents and tourists frequent the area for walks, spearfishing and sight-seeing.

One of these people was a local of 30 years, Kenneth Wilkinson, who discovered the damaged sign earlier this month.

“I was disgusted!” he said.

“It’s such a lovely sign and it gives an insight into what to see in the area.”

Mr Wilkinson noticed some writing in “texta” on the damaged sign which read: “People have a place too” which he interprets as the offender perhaps angered by the community putting more significance on wildlife than on people.

“It looked like uncontrollable rage to me,” said Mr Wilkinson.

“I counted at least 30 dents on the sign, and

The nature sign was struck over 30 times by a sharp object

it looked like someone must have done it with an axe or a very sharp metal object.”

Reporting it to the police and then to Whitsunday Regional Council, Mr Wilkinson says that everyone in the community must be vigilant and ensure they report damage so that it can be stamped out.

“Bowen has a zero-tolerance policy for vandalism, and I think the people of Bowen deserve to know what’s happened,” he added.

Council Announces New CEO

Anew Chief Executive Officer, who formerly specialised in environmental sustainability, growth management and capital works programs, has been announced by the Whitsunday Regional Council this week.

Warren Bunker will take over from Rod Ferguson when he begins his retirement early next year.

With 30 years’ experience in private practice, Mr Bunker previously held a Group Executive Liveability and Natural Assets position at Sunshine Coast Regional Council, which is one of the largest local governments in Australia.

He was responsible for implementing the new Maroochydore CBD and overseeing streetscaping programs for the historic towns.

Council received a total of 66 high quality applicants for the role and Mayor Julie Hall said she is thrilled that such an experienced and well-respected individual will be joining the team.

“Warren’s knowledge combined with a demonstrated track-record in the business of local government placed him as the ideal candidate to lead our region forward,” she said.

“We wanted someone with strong leadership, management, and advocacy skills to lead the organisation and Warren passionately believes in empowering teams and staff to achieve common goals.

“Importantly, we have a shared desire to build on our community engagement and strengthen our partnerships with our varied stakeholders.

“Along with my team of Councillors, I look forward to working with Warren to deliver open and transparent local government for the Whitsunday Region and most importantly deliver positive results for our community.”

Mr Bunker said he was delighted to accept the role.

“I am excited by the opportunity to lead the Whitsunday Regional Council and assist the region to continue to prosper and optimise it’s potential,” he said.

“As well as highlight its unique character, outstanding beauty and economic drivers.”

Mayor Hall paid tribute to outgoing CEO Rod Ferguson and acknowledged his outstanding work in leading the organisation since May 2020.

“We are grateful to Rod for his leadership and commitment to the organisation over the past few years, particularly during the challenging circumstances we faced during the COVID-10 pandemic,” she said.

“We wish him all the best in his retirement.”

A new business leader will soon take the helm at Whitsunday Regional Council offices

The new CEO of Whitsunday Regional Council Warren Bunker

Don’t be caught unprepared when it matters most!

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With the latest emergency news for YOUR region – you can access the most up to date, timely and relevant information to help you make informed decisions and be

cyclone shelters

There are two cyclone shelters in the Whitsunday region located in Bowen and Proserpine.

Cyclone shelters should be treated as a last resort for people who do not have somewhere safe to shelter, or cannot evacuate the warning zones.

Cyclone shelters will only be opened by Council for a severe Tropical Cyclone; this is a Category 3, 4 or 5 cyclone.

Cyclone shelters do have limitations that every resident should be aware of prior to entering.

Visit Council’s website for more information.

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Get access to resources, including your local emergency action guide, emergency guides for pets, radio stations and emergency contacts.

safest roads in and out of the region.

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Keep an eye out on the skies and the water, with access to local weather radar and local river height updates.

We are your one-stop emergency news outlet for YOUR region. Residents can access the Disaster Dashboard at disaster. whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/ or via the link on Council’s website.

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The Big Mango Gets Ripe For Christmas

Bowen’s iconic Big Mango has received a fresh lick of paint to ensure it looks ripe and delicious for Christmas and the festive season.

The 10-metre mango was built in 2002 at a cost of $90,000 and has become a tourist attraction for countless visitors ever since.

Manager of Bowen Tourism and Business, Leanne Abernethy says plans were already underway for a 21st birthday celebration in May next year and that, with Bowen’s mango season now in full swing, it seemed an appropriate time to spruce up the attraction.

“It has been a few years since the Big Mango was painted and we really wanted it to look great for the tourists stopping by for a selfie over the festive season,” she said.

The Visitor information centre next to the Big Mango attracts more than 40,000 visitors a year and there are thousands more who stop at this iconic attraction without going into the centre, including after hours.

“The repainting has been a big job as the colours needed to be blended and obviously a cherry picker was required to reach the top.

“There was also a lot of preparation prior to painting as it needed to be sanded back and some repairs needed to be carried out first.”

Leanne thanked Martin of Gwada Murals for his dedication to ensuring it looked great.

Contributed with thanks to Leanne Abernethy.

Bags Of Goodies Help Those In Need

For the past 15 weeks a group of work mates have been collecting a variety of Christmas themed food items to create 25 gift bundles for local families ‘doing it tough’ this year.

The Development Services Team at Whitsunday Regional Council independently initiated the campaign which saw staff from across different sections of the business come together to contribute varied items.

Aiming to accumulate a wide selection of food items that could be used to create a range of dishes over the festive period, the colourful Christmas bags contained everything from cake mix to jelly crystals, potatoes to pasta sauce, candy canes and chips.

This is the second year in a row that the team have organised this activity, and the 25 bags of delicious goods will be heading straight for the Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre where they will be given to

families or individuals in need.

“We have even more bags than last year which is great,” said coordinator Tamara Dansie.

“It’s so nice to give back as individuals and make a difference in someone’s life.”

Tamara Noble from Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre said that they were thrilled to receive such a kind donation.

“Over the next two weeks the food bags will be handed out to those who present to us requiring some assistance and support for Christmas,” she said.

“We are extremely appreciative of the donation received, the 25 bags were generously filled with such a great variety of non-perishable food items, which is perfect for Christmas.”

Bowen’s Big Mango received some love last week when it was repainted by Gwada Murals

Chelsea Lambert and Tamara Dansie with the 25 bags of food donated to Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre

Chamber

Abusy couple of weeks to launch us well into December. The Division 2 election has been held and with the result too close to call, it is going down to the wire. It looks so close, that recounts are expected to be requested.

With the Fair Work Legislation Amendment now having passed debate in both houses, it is now only waiting Royal assent and will take effect according to the implementation schedule.

There is a myriad of changes that businesses need to be aware of and ensure employment contracts, policies and procedures are in place to comply. Some changes are great, others quite onerous, especially for small business.

Flexible work arrangements, although reasonable business grounds for refusal still exist, a big change is that employees can now raise a dispute with the fair work commission so be prepared with evidence!

Pay secrecy is a contentious change and is no longer allowed to be written into contracts – effective immediate, pay secrecy clauses are no longer in effect and are prohibited from June 2023.

73,000 tonnes o

Weekly production figures

Fixed Term Agreements will be limited to less than two years for same role with such contractors’ having the rights of a full-time employee. Anti-discrimination has been extended but is in line with Queensland legislation already in place.

Wilmar Sugar Proserpine Mill

New Coach Starts At Proserpine Golf Club

Our local golf club is expanding its services following the start of a successful training period of a new golf coach who says he is excited to help increase the range of golfing opportunities available at the Proserpine Golf Course.

The completion of two-thirds of Nathan Sothmann’s traineeship under the guidance of a PGA Professional, Roger Vandenberg, brings new prospects to the members of Bowen Golf Club – and especially those wanting to try their hand at the sport.

Nathan is a family man with a wife named Michelle, and two sons, Henry who is three, and Patrick who was born in November this year.

an opportunity to fulfill this passion,” said Nathan.

There have been changes in the following areas – Gender Pay Equality, Flexible Work Arrangements, Pay Secrecy, Fixed Term Contracts, Enterprise Agreements, Anti-Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and the introduction of paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave. Most businesses with up to date and reasonable processes will have no trouble complying with most of these changes., however the following areas will need some attention.

Week 24, ending 10 December 2022

Comments:

Cane crushed 79,207 1,581,479 Average bin weight 9.32 9.63 CCS 12.77 14.00

Employees will have an entitlement to 10 days paid Family and Domestic Violence leave as a National Employment Standard. Interestingly, for privacy reasons, it cannot be recorded as FDV Leave.

This week Season to date

Cane variety performance for region

He said his main aim was a career in coaching golf and that he has always had a passion for sport – with his current handicap a nifty 1.9.

“It is now up to me to prove I can do it and make him and my family proud.”

Variety % CCS Variety % CCS

Q183 23.49 12.34 Q242 8.55 11.13

Q240 19.87 12.20 KQ228 4.80 11.86

Sound like we all have some IR changes to attend to so the Chamber’s first networking event in February will focus on just that. In the meantime, Merry Christmas everyone – enjoy a well-earned festive season!

Q208 17.90 10.63 Q238 4.23 12.39 Q232 8.97 11.09 SP80 2.90 12.48

When the opportunity arose to coach at Proserpine, Nathan was fortunately on three months maternity leave from his previous job after his son was born.

“I am very thankful to Roger for giving me

Roger Vandenberg said Nathan is very passionate about his game, gets along well with the members, and does very well with the juniors.

“We all look forward to seeing him do well in his traineeship,” said Roger.

Contributed with thanks to Peter Lewis.

Weekly Production Figures

Comments:

Despite some hindrances at the start of the week due to wet field conditions and some factory issues, the mill performed well in the latter half and finished the week 10,700 tonnes above forecast.

The average weekly CCS of 12.77 units was 0.17 units above budget

The highest CCS sample was 14.82 units from a rake of Q208 ratoon in the Lethebrook Productivity District.

Growers are reminded that the 2023 farm forecast maps have been uploaded to GrowerWeb. Please update these with any changes for the 2023 crushing season. Contact the Proserpine logistics officer with any queries.

Additionally, the first end of season notice to growers has been uploaded to GrowerWeb. Further updates will be made in the same area.

Despite some hindrances at the start of the week due to wet field conditions and some factory issues, the mill performed well in the latter half and finished the week 10,700 tonnes above forecast.

Additionally, the first end of season notice to growers has been uploaded to GrowerWeb. Further updates will be made in the same area.

Wilmar Sugar plans to continue crushing through Christmas this year, provided there is adequate cane supply.

The average weekly CCS of 12.77 units was 0.17 units above budget.

Logistics officers are contacting growers to gauge their interest in harvesting over this traditional holiday period.

The highest CCS sample was 14.82 units from a rake of Q208 ratoon in the Lethebrook Productivity District.

Wilmar Sugar plans to continue crushing through Christmas this year, provided there is adequate cane supply.

With school holidays under way, we ask parents and carers to remind children that cane trains will continue to operate into January this season.

Growers are reminded that the 2023 farm forecast maps have been uploaded to GrowerWeb. Please update these with any changes for the 2023 crushing season. Contact the Proserpine logistics officer with any queries.

Logistics officers are contacting growers to gauge their interest in harvesting over this traditional holiday period.

Please keep your train brain switched on. Be alert, stay off our rail network and always give way to cane trains.

With school holidays under way, we ask parents and carers to remind children that cane trains will continue to operate into January this season.

Jed Page Cane Supply Manager Proserpine Region

Please keep your train brain switched on. Be alert, stay off our rail network and always give way to cane trains.

ChatAllan Milostic, President of the Whitsunday Coast Chamber of Commerce

PGA Professional Roger Vandenberg, right, with Nathan Sothmann. Photo provided.

Hillery Group Named State Finalist

One of Bowen’s largest independently owned companies has been named as a finalist in the Telstra Best of Business Awards, beating over 20,000 other applicants to become among the top 250 in the state.

The Owners of Hillery Group, brothers Luke and Liam Hillery, as well as their team of 120 dedicated staff, are celebrating this week as the news arrived announcing them as finalists in the Indigenous Excellence category.

With indigenous ancestry stretching back to the Kalkadoon Tribe and incredible stories of survival that date back through their father’s line to 1885, Hillery Group have always been proud of, and deeply connected to their indigenous roots.

“My father was always passionate about giving everyone in the community the same opportunities,” said Hillery Group CEO Luke Hillery.

“We grew up with the understanding that no-one is better than anyone else, and to always give equal opportunities – this has really been instilled in Liam and myself – not just for indigenous people, but all young kids.

“Growing up here, there was not much opportunity – and now we are very privileged to provide that opportunity for kids

whether that be through traineeships or management roles.”

In previous times, skilled labour would leave Bowen to seek employment in big cities, and Luke Hillery says he is proud to now offer prospects closer to home where staff can be home with their families every night.

The business has grown immensely from humble beginnings back in the 1980’s when Luke and Liam’s parents first began with just one truck for hire.

The group now operates five quarries, have multiple sand leases and own over 200 assets which include trucks, excavators, loaders and graders.

There are two offices in Bowen and Hillery Group are proud of their extremely diverse portfolio which allows them to keep their work commitments local.

From rock walls at the harbour to rural road projects, the rail provision yard and local rail network, Hillery Group are at the forefront of countless local projects.

Their dedication to community and their connection to their indigenous heritage are at the foundation of all operations and are the qualities they have now been recognised for at the Telstra Business Awards which are due to take place 2023.

Whitsunday Green Club Is Growing!

Airlie Beach’s only Par 3 Golf Course and Club is rapidly expanding with construction works now well underway.

Works at Whitsunday Green Golf Club are steaming ahead including a new, larger Clubhouse and corporate facility followed by plans for an over 50’s Lifestyle Village, new residential subdivision, a motel and expanded golf all progressing steadily behind the scenes.

The Whitsunday Green Team is ready to take their offering to the next level and deliver community facilities that fully represent the concept of ‘Club Living’ where lifestyle is priority.

Currently, works underway will soon be followed by the installation of a recreational pool, expansive decking, kiosk, outdoor gym, and new amenities building. These new Club facilities will be available for members and special events providing a well-rounded lifestyle offering for the Whitsunday Green community.

“A place to play, relax and live a carefree, healthy lifestyle in the tropical Whitsundays,” according to Club and Community Manager, Kate Cross.

“We have built a really strong community here who love the lifestyle – it’s all about good healthy fun, a laugh and getting together over golf and a cold drink,” Ms Cross said.

“It’s nice to watch the community grow and we are really excited to take things to the next level in 2023 and beyond.”

Sanctuary Living, the developer behind the project with over 30 years of experience in delivering master planned leisure communities and with successful projects dotted around Australia, has a vision to build the largest community in the region.

A place to live, play, relax, and even retire, in paradise – a community hub where lifestyle and amenity is paramount. The success of the Whitsunday Green Club and membership program to date is a key representation of Sanctuary Living’s commitment to realising this vision.

The Club is well loved by both members and visitors alike and is currently preparing a busy social and golf calendar for 2023.

Ms Cross said the Club will continue to grow its strong focus on members activities with support from the local business community.

Airlie Beach’s much-loved Whitsunday Green Golf Club is expanding its offering to include an over 50’s Lifestyle Village and much, much more. Photo supplied

Construction has already commenced for the new club house and corporate facility

Luke Hillery

Liam Hillery

Parnell’s Celebrates First Year As Part Of The Stratco Family

Celebrating over 75 years in the area, this third-generation family business has seen significant change in 2022 since joining the Stratco Group 12 months ago.

Parnell’s unique local experience is now backed by one of the largest producers and marketers of quality building products in Australia.

With both companies successfully supplying high quality products for over 70 years, the local community have been assured that Parnell’s and Stratco understand what it takes to ensure quality and standards continue to grow to new levels.

Over the course of the first year, major improvements and technological advancements have been made to the already thriving business.

General Manager Anthony Wensley has worked tirelessly to improve facilities which now include a state-of-the-art blanker/slitter machine for flashings, new customer parking and pick-up bays, traffic management plans, new factory lights and more.

For Parnell’s regular customers, they have been able to experience the journey of continuous improvement in the last six to 12 months, with many commenting positively about the new changes.

Parnell’s has also transitioned to using BlueScope Steel which has allowed them to meet the demands of customers and

builders who use nothing but the most reputable steel brand in the business.

The 16-strong team specialises in the manufacture of metal products such as roofing and rainwater goods, shed kits, purlins, and battens.

Over the past year they have also expanded their product range to include Cooldek (Insulated Panel), Cyclonic Good Neighbour Fencing, patio kits and more.

An exclusively manufacturing service, Parnell’s can also recommend local builders who are qualified to install all their products safely and efficiently.

“I think what sets us apart from other suppliers the most is that Parnell’s is like a little family,” said Sales Manager Ben Storer. “We are passionate about what we do, and we are constantly striving to improve the Parnell’s customer experience, whether it be a one-off or a regular customer, we are always searching for ways to take our quality and service to the next level.

“We are also passionate about supporting the local industry and local businesses – in the last 12 months we have worked to engage in community activities, and we have sponsored a number of local events.”

Renowned for their exceptional standards of roofing, Parnell’s Corrugated and Trimdeck roofing is manufactured in the Proserpine workshop and is rolled to the customer’s specific requirements.

Built to be robust enough to withstand the dramatic North Queensland weather, but also stylish and easy to install, their range of products are both strong and versatile.

Also specialising in kit-sheds, Parnell’s can manufacture almost any type of shed – from man cave to large rural structures – and everything in between.

These come with optional accessories such as roll-a-doors, skylights and ventilators which are all supplied to suit your exact needs.

All their commercial sheds, industrial buildings and workshops meet Australian building standards and are built strong with high quality materials, sourced locally, to last the test of time.

Kits for carports of all sizes, colours and shapes can also be purchased – Parnell’s pride themselves with a colour range vast enough to match with your existing home’s palette so you can rest assured your carport will belong.

If you are looking for metal manufacturing that is quality, durable and versatile, make sure you call in and get a quote from Parnell’s today.

The Parnell’s team are ready to assist with any of your metal fabrication needs. Photo supplied

KITCHEN GARDENS

Here in the tropics, we are privileged to have a variety of fruit that makes us the envy of southerners. Passion fruit and dragon fruit (on my favourite list) can be grown in small gardens. Lychee trees which are fruiting their hearts out at the moment, can be grown in a normal house block, along with lemons, grapefruit, avocados and limes. Mango season is also upon us but remember these trees can grow very big and they are the most common fruit trees that our Arborists are called in to prune back heavily.

Also the coconut palm which, when planted where the family play, can result in a serious knock on the head!

Finger limes are a very popular Australian Native and very sought after. I am growing three varieties for the first time now – I’ll let you know how I go if you’re still reading this article in three years!

This issue, though, let’s talk bananas. Who doesn’t like a banana smoothie for breakfast or banana cake shared with a friend?

Bananas are a quick snack for the kids, can be frozen for use at a later date, cut up and put in a fruit salad or put on top of your favourite breakfast cereal. They can even be dehydrated as a healthy sweet snack.

You’ll need space to grow bananas - they are a very fast-growing plant (technically not a tree), reaching up to 16ft within nine months!

This also means they are hungry plants, so feeding and mulching are essential.

There is, however, a price to pay for quick growth and after they fruit, banana plant die.

But don’t despair, they do leave behind pups (known as suckers) which will be your never-ending cycle of banana plant growth.

Side note, if you want to grow a banana plant getting these pups from a friend’s tree is the best way to get started as they will need to remove some of those pups

anyway.

While your pup is a pup, it will not require a lot of water but when you have big leaves stretching to the sky, water becomes more critical as they lose water through evaporation from their rather large and impressive foliage (so keep the soil wet but never sodden).

Also, don’t plant them near a fence and be aware that they are prone to wind damage and they will fall over in a cyclone, so not too close to structures either.

Your bananas will all ripen at once and you will have more bananas than you can possibly eat yourself. So, as well as sharing your bounty, you can dehydrate them, freeze them to add to smoothies, bake cakes, banana bread or make banana ice cream!

Did you know:

If you are using bananas to bake with, they are best over ripened, brown or even black! So don’t throw your gross looking bananas out, make banana bread!

You can eat banana flowers too - cut them finely and add them to your salad.

Banana plants are the world’s largest herb!

Best Ever Banana Nut Smoothies

You will need:

¼ cup Macadamia Nuts

1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon

1 large frozen banana

1 cup of coconut milk

1 tablespoon Honey

Directions:

Put all ingredients and blend until smooth Food fact: Macadamias are an excellent source of minerals such as magnesium, zinc and calcium

Banana plants can grow up to 16 foot in nine months

Try Norina’s delicious banana nut smoothie

Finger Limes grow well in the Whitsunday climate

With Norina Jane

Using Less To Grow More

Local Farmers Use ‘Precision Agriculture’ To Save Money And The Reef

Across the Whitsunday and Mackay regions, local sugarcane growers are getting on board with water quality programs that utilise Precision Agriculture to improve their farm productivity and water quality.

Precision Agriculture uses advanced technologies to better inform farm management decisions. This allows variations within a crop to be identified and managed accordingly rather than treating the crop as a consistent unit.

Precision Agriculture can lead to more effective application of inputs such as fertilisers, pesticides and irrigation water which reduces both cost to the farmer and environmental impact.

The Mackay Whitsunday Water Quality Program (MWWQP) is one of ten water quality regional programs funded by the partnership between the Australian Government’s Reef Trust and the Great Barrier

Reef Foundation that work together with local organisations and landholders to deliver onground projects.

Farmacist’s project Point of Difference (P.O.D), focuses on educating a broader population of growers in the Precision Agriculture approach to nutrient applications on sugarcane farms.

Growers are supported to utilise a range of technologies to provide detailed spatial data of their land, including GPS satellite mapping, Electromagnetic Mapping, satellite yield mapping and elevation data. This allows growers to get a more precise understanding of variables such as soil condition and constraints on their property, which is central to managing crop yields, and nutrient and chemical applications.

Working with experienced agronomists, growers then develop a fertilising program specific to their property. The use of variable rate applicators allows farmers to tai-

lor the amount of fertiliser applied based on intra paddock variability such as soil types which can require different fertiliser rates.

Growers are also eligible for major grants, which so far in the project have been utilised to build variable rate applicators, upgrade GPS technology, and fund various hydraulic conversions of fertiliser boxes allowing variable rates to be applied.

Utilising Precision Agriculture has multiple potential benefits for both the farmer and the Great Barrier Reef. Reducing inputs and increasing uptake efficiency, means less runoff and improved water quality.

Agronomist, Zoe Eager, from Farmacist has been encouraged by local uptake.

“All my interactions with growers have shown that they recognise the benefits of integrating Precision Agriculture practices and want to adopt these practices on their farm.”

“My favourite feedback I get from growers is ‘why didn’t I do this sooner?’’

For more information on any of the projects involved in the MWWQP or Farmacist’s Project P.O.D please visit reefcatchments.com.au.

The MWWQP and Famacist Project P.O.D is funded by the partnership between the Australian Government’s Reef Trust and the Great Barrier Reef foundation.

Contributed with thanks to Reef Catchments.

Meet This Years’ Starfish Reef Guardian Superheroes

Last week a Bowen kindergarten group was recognised for their efforts in raising awareness for important environmental issues such as preventing boat strikes on turtles, ensuring litter does not wash down drains and eradicating ghost nets from oceans.

The 2022 cohort of Kidz at the Beach were the recipients of a Community Service Award at the annual Bowen Rotary Awards, where they were each named as Reef Guardian Super Heroes and presented with individual Rotary Environment Certificates.

For over a decade Kidz at the Beach have been known as a Reef Guardian School.

This started when Owen Derrick, a then parent and high school teacher, approached kindy teacher Anna Woodhouse asking if they could start educating young children about the environment because he believed that by high school many life habits had already been established.

What started as a small idea has become known as the Starfish legacy, with every year group tasked with a different environmental crusade.

“Over the years we have empowered many children and had many families curse us for having to have short showers and grandparents having to stop on the side of the road to pick up paper to save the turtles,” said Ms Woodhouse.

“But each year it has been a different journey because each group of children embrace a different risk element to solve.

“From how can they save the turtles, tell all the fishermen in the world about going slow to avoid boat strikes on turtles and how can they tell the school and everyone that rubbish goes down the drain to the Great Barrier Reef.

been involved with many projects – they’ve had signs placed at the local landmarks, taken measurements on beaches and brought messages of ‘stop littering, it hurts my heart’ to the mayor.

This year they spread the message about the dangers of ghost nets by sending a magic ghost net Jelly fish creation across the country to other kindies to spark conversations with other children their age.

Since its inception in 2011, The Starfish Reef Guardians have

The artwork travelled to Townsville, Brisbane, Toowoomba and New South Wales and they are hoping next year they will send it internationally.

Growers are eligible for major grants which can fund machinery conversions

New technology promotes ‘Precision Agriculture’

“It’s easy for four-year-old’s as they are fearless and see the world as theirs to save”

Reef Guardian Superheroes 2022 with Educators, Rotarians and Owen Derrick. Photo supplied

Anna Woodhouse (Kindy Teacher) with Rotarians Mark Steen and Jennine Turner who presented the Rotary Community Service Award

Holidays Are For Golfing

The best thing about golf is this: You can always improve your game.

It’s you and the club, the wind, the green, and the open air. And at Christmas, the weeks roll out ahead of you – there’s free time to work on the gamut of golf’s disciplines: your drive, your putt, anything and everything.

But sometimes you need a little assistance, sometimes some new gear, and sometimes maybe a helping hand.

Cannonvale’s The Pro Shop Owner and Professional Golfers Association (PGA) Member Andy Farrow said he’s here to help you in your endeavours to become your best golfer.

“Our mission is to provide you, the golfer, with guidance, advice and services through coaching, playing golf, club fitting, equipment and even events,” Andy said.

“We will help you enjoy the game for life.”

A PGA Member for 30 years, Andy’s golf knowledge, expertise, training, and cumulative experience ensure he’s always giving the best, qualified advice.

Flanked by his fully stocked Pro-Shop - with everything any golfer could need for their next game – Andy’s here for the novice, the pub golfer, and the pro. He has everything and anything they could need, with a range of Christmas specials over this holiday season.

As well, The Pro Shop has special trick up its sleeve: It’s fitted out with a FlightScope Golf Simulator, a state-of-the-art training supplement which provides the lifelike experience of being out on the course while in the Pro Shop’s cool air conditioning.

“Flightsope technology captures your data from every swing, making it much easier to work out what you are good at and what you need to do to get better faster,” Andy said.

“It even lets you play the course they’ve always dreamed of like Augusta, St Andrews, Pebble Beach, or the Royal Melbourne all from right here in Airlie Beach.”

If you’re shopping for dad – the golfer who may seem like he has everything –there’s no better spot to drop in than the Pro Shop. It’s a hole in one.

Christmas Time Is Pool Time

The holiday season in Australia is inseparable with warm weather, especially in North Queensland – and where better to beat the heat and cool down during Christmas than the pool?

But pools can be temperamental things that (most pool owners would know) are far from simple. You might be confused why your pool is all of a sudden the colour of a Christmas tree – or it might even be sprouting one!

Or why it burns your eyes when you take a dip, your filter is clogged, or perhaps you want it to be more energy efficient, or is pH level giving you trouble? – it can all be very overwhelming.

At Proserpine local business Think Water Whitsunday, owner Noel Gardner is urging locals to make sure their pools are in prime fighting condition well before boxing day arrives.

“About two weeks before Christmas is the time of year when it’s so busy that people might be just getting around to checking their pools ahead of the family coming over,” Noel said.

“That’s when they might be realising there’s a problem – whether it be salination, their pumps, or that their pool cleaner’s broken – that’s where we come in.”

If it’s repairs you need, they have it covered with technicians, if it’s a new pump that’ll do the trick, they’ve got those in spades. Noel said that Think Water are “here to get you out of trouble.”

“The pool section of the store has grown in the past year – it’s now a major part of what we do here,” Noel said.

“We have proper, approved water treatment testing gear, 50 per cent off deals on generic pumps until they’re sold out, chlorinators, cleaners. Our pool area is still growing, and our knowledge is growing too.”

Think Water are “not a shop that will get it in for you, because we have it already” – the latest testing gear, the expertise and the advice.

“All the things you could ever need are here in Proserpine,” Noel said.

Santa Did The Rounds At Bowen Street Party

Bowen’s Christmas Street Party was an overwhelming success earlier this month with over 1,000 people filling the town and local shops with festive cheer.

Santa entertained the crowd and live music created a party atmosphere while dozens of market stalls lined the streets inviting passers-by to try their hand at a game or purchase a product.

The local cricket team hosted a ‘ham wheel’, selectability sold fairy floss to excited children, and the Country Women’s Association completely sold out of roast beef roles.

All proceeds from the market stalls go straight back to the community groups that were hosting them and can be used for member activities.

Many local shops were open late into the night and attendees were encouraged to support local business.

“We’ve had such a great response around the shops,” said Coral’s City 2 Country owner Wendy Bickoff.

“Many people said it was the best night in a long time in trade and that they would love to see us do something like this throughout the year as it was wonderful to have something to do on a Friday

night.”

The event was part of a broader Bowen Locals for Locals initiative where people who purchase an item from one of the 23 participating stores receive free entry into a series of prize draws which total $5000.

Each Friday there is a draw and so far, two individuals have won $1000 worth of shop local vouchers over two consecutive weeks.

The next $1000 vouchers will be drawn this evening and the final grand prize of $2000 in vouchers will be drawn on December 23.

Santa entertained the crowds and handed out candy canes to kids at Bowen’s Christmas Street Party. Photos provided

Think Water Whitsunday owner Noel Gardner in festive gear alongside some of his store’s Christmas discounted pool pumps

Busking Brilliance

Airlie Beach local Noah Robertson continued his rise to fame with a winning performance amongst the country’s best busking talent in the finals of the 10th annual Australian National Busking Championships in Cooma, New South Wales.

Dozens of musicians competed in the major event for the honour of being crowned the nation’s finest busker, with 12-year-old Noah putting on the show of a lifetime to win the 13 years and under primary category.

The singer songwriter is already a seasoned performer and took to the stage

with guitar in hand to show off skills that have impressed the likes of some of the country’s premier country musicians, including Sarah McCleod.

“Have you got ears; can you see what’s going on in here? This kid is 12, can you actually believe it?” McCleod said of Robertson.

The St Catherine’s Catholic College student is setting himself up as a serial winner, previously claiming top spots in local competitions like Whitsundays Got Talent, this year’s Noosa Sounds Busking Competition, as well as winning a Young Stars award at the Tamworth Country Mu-

sic Festival.

Amongst the judging panel was country music legend James Blundell and Oz Balydon of Gympie Music Muster where Noah performed as an artist earlier in the year.

Noah said he was “so grateful and excited to have won the Australian National Busking Championships.”

“There is so much talent out there on the streets,” Noah said.

“I have to give a big thank you to my par-

Whitsunday Writer’s Festival Back in 2024

Whitsunday Life newspaper is endeavouring to give a voice to the region’s writers in this new, recurring poetry section which will publish original works of up to 40 lines.

In this first edition of Whitsunday Poetry, Whitsunday Life journalist Declan Durrant shares one of his own poems to “get the ball rolling”.

All the fun of the faire; A sprinkle here and a sprinkle there, all the fun of the faire;

The carousel spins on blue screens of neon light; Ringing bells and singing twinkles Tune out, staining mind; Golden trinkets down thin vessels with Frivolous disregard

Up and down, jacks, queens dance It spins and spins and I daren’t look away; Dry eyes and serpentine glances; Time is not, place is far; Dusk to dawn, the falling of the star Passes.

Decrepit to my right, to the other Few teeth and less sense; It’s all for the fun of the faire, ay? All the fun of the faire. The clinking of well-earned treasure

As it plinks down drains; I do not care, nor do I dismay; I’ll get it back Another day.

It’s all for the fun of the faire, ay? All for the fun of the faire.

About the poet: Declan Durrant is a journalist of two years working at Whitsunday Life Newspaper who has published poetry, short stories, and cultural analysis at various online publications. His poem today comes from observations attained during university whilst working in a gaming room in Adelaide.

Readers’ poetry can be emailed to declan@mackayandwhitsundaylifenewspaper.com. Submissions should be in the body of the email, not as attachments.

Asmall group of passionate writers gathered for an informal meeting last week and the subject of conversation was centred around reinstating the Whitsunday Writer’s Festival.

First established in 2010 and taking place annually until 2017, the Whitsunday Writers Festival was a popular event for lovers of reading, writing books, and words.

Over the years, the festival attracted a host of guest speakers which included one of Australia’s most prolific non-fiction authors Peter FitzSimons, Prime Minister Bob Hawke’s wife Blanche d'Alpuget, famous sailor Jessica Watson, and winner of Hamilton Island’s Best Job in the World, Ben Southall.

A mixture of writing workshops, talks and interactive sessions, the Writers Festival was an intimate affair where attendees would spend time with authors, dining together and enjoying spirited conversation.

Known also for its lively social activities, the event opened with a cocktail party and a highlight of the weekend was Saturday evening’s Gala Dinner which featured fresh local seafood and an entertaining panel discussion with a selection of the weekend’s guest speakers.

The event wrapped-up on Sunday afternoon with a long table lunch.

Over the years the festival was held at Daydream Island, the VMR, and Coral Sea Marina – the sea views and relaxed atmosphere attracting attendees from far and wide.

Sadly coming to an end when festival founder and much-loved leader Gloria Burley passed away in 2018, it has taken several years for like-minded individuals to pick up the baton.

“Gloria Burley was an incredible woman and an inspiring leader,” said Whitsunday Writers Festival committee member, Rachael Smith.

“Her passion and dedication to the festival knew no bounds - she was the driving force behind the event - and although she is dearly missed by all that knew her, I am sure she would be thrilled to hear that the festival she loved is now continuing with new faces carrying on all her good work.”

When Cultural Ambassador of the

Whitsundays and ‘voice of Siri’, Karen Jacobsen brought a group of avid writers together last week, she introduced Australian author Richard Evans who moved to the region with his wife Julia last year.

Richard spoke about their intention to re-launch the festival in 2024 and plans are now underway to form a small committee and host of volunteers.

Any local authors or interested people are invited to contact this newspaper directly to connect with the committee.

ents for their love and support every day and taking me to Cooma to compete.”

Avid writers gathered to discuss revitalising the Whitsunday Writer’s Festival. Back row: Tom Hudak, Jess Begun and Richard Evans. Front row: Melinda Hutchings, Karen Jacobsen and Sofia Fortunato

The Whitsunday Writers Festival committee and volunteers in 2016. At the centre, festival founder Gloria Burley.

Noah Robertson (left) – the 12-year-old Airlie Beach rising star – has added another accolade to his trophy cabinet at the Australian National Busking Championship

at

On December 16, 1922, 100 years ago to this day, the Proserpine public were treated to the opening of the Eldorado Theatre. Described by the “Proserpine Guardian” as a “picture palace”, it was to provide enjoyment for residents for over six decades before closing its doors on December 8, 1984. The last movie shown was “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom”.

Where it all began…

In 1902, Mrs Agnes O’Toole built Alexandra Hall in Main Street, Proserpine, next to the Palace Hotel, with seating for 300 to 400 people. She sold the building to her son-in-law, Mr H Deicke, in 1904. The Alexandra Hall was a venue for balls, concerts, live theatre, meetings, roller skating, church and school functions and in 1911, a picture theatre with the silent movies was introduced. Mr Albert John (Jack) Setter was managing the picture theatre at this time.

The lease for the picture theatre passed through a few hands such as the Flaherty brothers who named it the Eldorado Pictures. In May 1919, Mr Joseph (Joey) Johns bought the Eldorado picture plant from Mr Setter, his father-in-law, and he took over the lease of the Alexandra Hall.

Joey planned to show pictures twice a week but the influenza epidemic meant he had to screen pictures in the open-air Tivoli skating rink in Chapman Street.

In 1922, Joey Johns decided to build his own theatre on the corner of Main and Chapman Street, moving the plant from Alexandra Hall. Mr Johns again showed confidence in Proserpine’s future when, in July 1930, talkie pictures were introduced. Advertisements invited people to “not only see but hear musical comedy –“Fox Follies of 1929”. Admission was 3/3d for adults and 1/6d for children. It was a packed house!

In 1935, Joey Johns sold the theatre to his sister, Olive, and husband, Mr Bill Ironside. In 1957, further renovations were undertaken with an upstairs dress circle and a supper room seating 200. Between 1935 and 1957, the Ironsides also leased the Grand Theatre. Movies were shown at both theatres - when the main movie was being shown at one theatre, the supporting movie was at the other. At interval, an employee would swap the movies.

In 1957, the Deicke family once more took on the running of their own business, the Grand Theatre, however, in 1968, the doors were closed on the picture shows

due to lack of attendance.

In 1958, the Ironsides rebuilt the Eldorado, building around the original structure. There was a larger screen, a cry room for babies, new cafeteria, two shops and an ultra-modern flat over the shops. The theatre, with a capacity of 800, was built at a cost of £300,000.

The Eldorado Theatre served many purposes. There were three different movie programmes – one shown Friday, Saturday and Monday; serials on Tuesday night (B Grade) and another programme on Wednesday and Thursday nights. It was also used as a venue for local and travelling shows; special occasions such St Pat-

rick’s Day and Anzac Day and even the Annual Farmers’ meetings.

If you would like a little taste of what this iconic theatre offered patrons, take a peep into the Proserpine Historical Museum and check out this popular display with the old Eldorado movie projectors, some old canvas seats, the maroon velvet and gold satin curtains, lights, old movie posters and other artefacts from the theatre. You can make yourself comfortable in the chairs, watch one of the many films/videos available and soak up the atmosphere of a theatre of old.

Story and photo courtesy Proserpine Historical Museum.

The original Eldorado Theatre

Images: Declan Durrant

GIG GUIDE

Friday 16th Dec

• The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Andy Mammers (7-10pm)

• Grandview Hotel, Bowen: Sam McCann (from 7pm)

• KC’s: Lloyd Saunders (8pm-late)

Saturday 17th Dec

• The Pub: ‘The Robbie Williams Experience’ (2-5.30pm)

• The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Andy Mammers (7-10pm)

• Grandview Hotel, Bowen: Sam McCann (from 7pm)

• KC’s: Chris Booroff (8pm-late)

Sunday 18th Dec

• The Pub: ‘Louie & The Party Boyz’ (25.30pm)

• Horseshoe Bay Café: Sunday Live Music (2-6pm)

• Grandview Hotel, Bowen: Chill Out Tunes (from 7pm)

• The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Lloyd Saunders (7-10pm)

• KC’s: Sam McCann (8pm-late)

Monday 19th Dec

• KC’s: Sam McCann (8pm-late)

Tuesday 20th Dec

• KC’s: Tennyson King (8pm-late)

Wednesday 21st Dec

• The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Matt Angell (6.30 - 9.30pm)

• KC’s: Tennyson King (8pm-late)

Thursday 22nd Dec

• The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Matt Angell (7-10pm)

• KC’s: Lloyd Saunders (8pm-late)

Avatar: The Way Of Water

James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water was, amongst what became a turning tide of popular opinion over the past 13 years, an unwelcome sequel. Audiences would certainly have eaten up a return to Pandora in, maybe, 2011. But after more than a decade, they weren’t begging for a new Avatar - but JC still thought he should deliver.

Has he delivered, though? Maybe. Certainly, he has in a few personal parameters.

What I mean to say is, the indisputable thing with this universe that Cameron has collated is that it’s a passion project where he’s aspiring to perfection not for audiences but for himself. For Cameron, his aspirations for cinema can be expressed in few key metrics: Is it visually stunning, is it pushing the technological envelope, is it splendiferous and winsome, awe-inspiring, and beautiful?

He believes that a simple, solid story surrounded by an exceptional shell of visual acuity and worldbuilding can still create something special. James Cameron is a master of ‘Movie Magic’ – the true block-

buster experience - where the audience’s jaw is plastered to the floor, and they’re saying to themselves: “I don’t know how he did that.” Therein lies the achievement behind his return to the Avatar universe – he has created something breathtaking and immensely enjoyable because of it. There is a beating heart to this world, like our own.

Avatar: Way of Water sees Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) return alongside Ney’tiri (Zoe Saldana), the pair having formed a family, trying to do everything they can to stay together by even moving across

Pandora’s regions to a new aquatic land. We have the standard faire of action, but there’s also Avatar’s often heavy-handed message to protect our own natural world – one that Whitsunday audiences will be attuned to in its salience; The Great Barrier Reef may just be an excellent allegory for our own Way of Water.

Avatar: Way of Water arrives at the Bowen Summergarden Cinema today.

Movie Review by Declan Durrant

Avatar 2 is a cinematic achievement in its pure spectacle, and may very well capture the hearts of audiences worldwide

will be answered as the small town of Raupo comes to life on the big screen. Stars: John Clarke, Peter Rowley, Rawiri Paratene

“SERIOUSLY RED” (M) 94mins Drama/Music A vivacious and hilarious redhaired woman grappling with high expectations and low self-esteem, Red pours herself a cup of ambition and trades her 9 to 5 career in real estate for a life under the spotlight as a Dolly Parton impersonator. Stars: Krew Boylan, Daniel Webber, Rose Byrne, Celeste Barber

“AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER” (M) 190mins Action/Adventure/Fantasy Jake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the planet of Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to

what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na’vi race to protect their planet. Stars: Zoe Saldana, Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver

On New Year’s Eve

Rumours? This ain’t no ‘Second Hand News’. Not someone’s ‘Dreams’. No, you’re hearing that magic, midnight music right: The Airlie Beach Hotel is bringing back one of its biggest shows in an epic New Year’s Eve extravaganza.

Australia’s premium Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks Tribute - which recreates the sound, look, and style of one of the world’s best-selling bands of all time - will bring in 2023 at The Pub in an epic two-and-a-halfhour non-stop event before transforming into their party cover band, Krush.

There might not be any snow-covered hills in Airlie Beach, but there’s bound to be a Landslide of Fleetwood Mac favourites thumping out from the Hotel when the crowd favourite ‘Dreams’ show will have audiences shouting, “Don’t Stop”.

Recapturing the seventies and eighties, bringing one of history’s most legendary bands – and its leading lady, Stevie Nicks –

to Airlie Beach, this massive tribute show will stretch from 8.00pm to midnight.

Listen to the wind blow and watch the sun set as this well-oiled and talented group of musicians dedicate the night to the New Year, as well as the memory of Fleetwood Mac member Christine McVie.

Big guitar leads, all the iconic songs, and a perfect revival, Dreams brings the outfits, the moves, harmonies and grooves to the Bar-Top Stage at local’s favourite local, flanked by food and great drinks.

And if you needed any more convincing that this would be the way to bring the New Year in, listen to Dennis Dunstan, former Fleetwood Mac manager from 1981 to 1999: “The ‘Dreams’ Show was a breath of fresh air when it comes to Fleetwood Mac tribute shows. These guys deliver, big time!”

“I was thoroughly impressed from start to

finish. Don’t miss this show if you’re a Mac fan!”

Fronted by ex-Las Vegas dancer and performer Nikki Canale, Dreams is host to the British-American band’s full gallery of anthems: Go Your Own way, Gypsy, Edge of Seventeen, Rooms on Fire, Say You Love Me, Everywhere, Sara, The Chain and many, many more.

After two and a half hours, Canale and her band mates will follow their performance up with a costume change, becoming the party cover band Krush from 11.00pm to see in the New Year.

Sisters of the Moon, beckon in the New Year at The Pub. There’s nothing quite like singing along to “Isn’t It Midnight” when the year comes to its close – especially in this exclusive, ticketed event.

At the end of the night, the Airlie Beach

foreshore is right across from the Hotel, making it the best view for the annual fireworks display over the bay – you won’t even need to leave your seat.

Don’t miss your chance to see one of the country’s best Fleetwood Mac shows at The Airlie Beach Hotel on New Year’s Eve.

WHAT: ‘Dreams’ Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Tribute

WHEN: Doors open 5.00pm for an 8.00pm start until midnight on Saturday, December 31

WHERE: The Airlie Beach Hotel

TICKETS: Adult only, $120 per person pre-sale at Whitsunday Tickets

Punk Passion And Vitriol Comes To Airlie

Brisbane’s punk band of the moment is making its way down the Bruce Highway, flipping off North Queenslanders by the truckload in performances across the state for their newest album tour for ‘Real Rare Whale’.

Dune Rats arrive in Airlie Beach on December 30 for a Friday night, hearty-party festival at Magnums to keep the loud alive – which they’ve been accomplishing as part of an impressive upward trajectory.

Their new album already landed the No. One spot on the Australian ARIA position, has been nominated for Best Hard Rock/ Metal album, their shows are drawing in huge, sold-out crowds domestically, and they’re heading international soon enough.

Success to success has put the Brisbane trio on a one-way trip down from Cairns back to Brissie, and they’re certainly “Psyched to come back to North Queensland!”

“It’s been years but last time were some of the best shows we’ve played,” Dune Rats’ BC Michaels, the band’s backing vocalist and drummer, said.

The band’s front man couldn’t agree more:

“North Queensland has always turned it on for us,” Danny Beus said.

“Last time the barriers were crowd surfed out of the venue so we can’t wait to see what’s in store the time around.”

That affinity for North Queensland might come from the working-class element –which punk has long-tapped into en mass

– and it’s no wonder their Airlie Beach show is drawing a stir in the ticket department.

So, how best to describe Dune Rat’s music? Undoubtedly it owes a legacy to Nirvana, taking an absurdly Australian lilt at the American band’s alternative rock and infusing it with a healthy dose of the angrier punk-grime scene of the ‘70s – the Sex

Pistols most enthusiastically.

But working-class Oi!-esque anger wasn’t the sole domain of Brits, and Americans didn’t have copyright on disaffected youth – Dune Rats reviles in the Brisbane punk scene, which has its own storied past and vibrant, acrimonious present – most notably in The Saints.

As well, Dune Rats sautés in the milieu of its contemporaries: They are indebted to the indie-trance music mesh of New South Wales bands like Skegss and Hockey Dad.

But, the Brisbane boys take it about three steps to the left – where Hockey Dad is either soft or garage rock, Dune Rats is impolite punk, noholds-barred, like a harsher, throatier Join The Club. It’s a middle-finger-fusion where “good-natured bad behaviour” is reviled and proliferated to a new MTV Generation.

They’re big, bombastic, and they’re taking off, gathering steam like a punk locomotive – and they’re Australian to the core.

Crowds will head to Magnums Airlie Beach to catch Dune Rats on Friday, December 30.

The Airlie Beach Hotel is welcoming back Fleetwood Mac in a tribute show like no other on New Year’s Eve

‘Dreams’ The Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks tribute show is back in town to deliver a midnight sermon to beckon in 2023

The 70s and 80s are back with this incredible show that stretches for four hours at The Pub

Dune Rats are another of the big acts coming to Magnums Airlie Beach this year

Airlie Beach Bowls

BOWLS

Another year draws to a close at the ever-evolving Airlie Beach Bowls Club with few games left on the green for 2022.

Wednesday afternoon Social Bowls saw the pairs team of Graham Cowling and Andrew Butler take home the prize, with Betty Nicole winning the prestigious Health Hub award.

Wednesday night saw the final of Business House Bowls organised by Kate McDowall.

A draw between new team Airlie Splash of Colour and PRD - which went to a three bowl each team play off – was the surprise of the night, but the difference was PRD’s experience which proved the factor in their winning of another trophy.

New team KC s had their first win, showing off their major improvement.

Friday night was the club’s presentation night, with Manny Isgro’s outstanding achievements notably recognised.

Representing with the Men’s Division One team, whom we’re playing their first season in this division and were expected to come last, Manny led his side to a more than respectable second.

As well, other extraordinary feats were honoured, particularly those of Betty Nicole, whom was undergoing chemotherapy but still managed a performance that puts her amongst the club’s best bowlers.

Betty played well in driving her team to represent at the Australian titles – an achievement, even more so, taking into account that the “little pocket rocket”

was not overawed by the team they faced, which featured bowlers with over 50 Australian caps to their names.

Club secretary Mark Mawson said the club is now the “Number one in North Queensland”, which shows the diligence from Chairman Ash Warland and our Vice Chairman Karen Jensen.

After the presentation, it was back to the green, with Sunday afternoon social bowls seeing Graham Cowling and Keith Bates comfortably winning the prize money.

The Club also drew a respectful remembrance to the players who passed on this year: Stewart Clanachan, Robert Lade, and Peter McGrath.

“They were all inspirational members and their contributions and memories will never be forgotten,” Mr Mawson said.

Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson

Bowen Bowls Club

BOWLS

Bowen Bowls Club was host to an excellent contingent of bowlers this week, starting with its Wednesday Social Bowls.

Mary Ellen Pratten, Peter Bruce, and Daryl Tuttle were first to join the winners’ circle, defeating the side of Peter Thomson, Allen Williams, and Doc Fordham.

Jill Brabon, Tracey Roach, and Jane Gilbert were up next, claiming a victory over Brett Lampard, Paula Welsted, Lou Fordham.

For Sunday Scroungers, the winners comprised a few familiar names: Peter Thomson, Jill Brabon, Brett Lampard, and Tracey Roach.

Wangaratta Bowls

BOWLS

Tuesday’s game at Wangaratta Bowls Club resulted in a win for Penny Warren and Bron Tolcher who defeated Robyn Stitt and Irene Laird.

On Sunday afternoon, two triples and one pairs were played with winners for the afternoon Deb Retchless, Linda Scells, and John Turner who defeated Gary Kelly, Penny Warren, and Pat Tracey.

Other games saw Toni Bowen, Marg Wilson, and Kennedy Whitton defeat Irene Laird, Robyn Stitt, and Sugar Brunker. While Denise Wallace and Fely Duncan defeated Greg Colquhoun and Allan Rolfe.

The Club’s Annual General Meeting was held on Sunday, with Chairperson of the Board for 2023 being Barry Beel.

Contributed with thanks to Penny Warren

Bowen Golf News

GOLF

Wednesday’s competition at Bowen Golf Club was the single stroke event for the December midweek monthly medal.

Ladies’ winner on a countback with a score of 71 nett was Gayle, followed by runner up Julie Martin, 71 nett.

Men’s winner was Kurt Gaudry with a 64 nett, and runner up was David Carus, 69 nett.

Saturday’s competition was an American Foursomes event for Peries IGA Christmas Hams -Thank you to Peries IGA for their continued support.

Winners were Colin Shaw and Michael Brunker, 65.375 nett, runners up Clifford Querro and Doug Power 65.5.

Pin shots to Joshua Laurie and Grace Nott, with Dave Lydom and Dylan Nott both achieving OBP’s, and Dylan also winning the Car wash voucher.

This weekend’s competition is a 4BBB event for Christmas Seafood sponsored by Rynns Seafood. The joker draw is back this Friday night and the jackpot sits at $1000.

On The Whitsunday Green

GOLF

This weekly competition at Whitsunday Green was won by Tyson Flavel with a whopping 21 points.

Coming in second place was Glenn Rees on a very close 20 points, and wrapping up the week in third place was Terry Kimpton, taking home 19 points.

The Club’s Friday competition this week was won by Chris Bartlett with a 19-point win. Second place went to Glenn Rees, 18, and third this Friday was Kev Francke on 17.

On Sunday, Whitsunday Green’s 18-hole SKINS Competition was a tie between Jimmy Miller and Elise Hodgson, both on 10 points.

They had a playoff with Jimmy Miller taking the win with 10 skins -- third place was Tyson Flavel on nine.

Nearest to the pin on Sunday was Terry Kimpton with two points. This Sunday is monthly medal 18-hole

Chris Bartlett was this week’s 19-point winner in the Friday Club competition at Whitsunday Green

(Stroke) tee off at 10.00am.

To bring in the Christmas cheer, the Club will be having a Christmas celebration to follow this week’s final monthly medal.

Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday Green Golf Club

Betty Nicole and Carol Crosbie with their runners up medals after coming a gallant second at the Australian titles

Bowen Bowls Club’s Sunday Scroungers Winners Peter Thomson, Jill Brabon, Brett Lampard, and Tracey Roach

Contributed with thanks to Grace Nott

Mike Brunker, half of Saturday’s winning team at Bowen Golf Club

Proserpine Golf Report

Tuesday’s Competition at Proserpine Golf Club saw a small field of seven players topped by Brian Smith on 70 nett in the PGC Tuesday nett competition, followed by John Dodds on 74, and Michael Cragg on 75 nett.

Wednesday Competition: 14 players competed in the Wednesday Medal of Medals competition, won by Trish McNeill on a nett 67, followed by Tiina Randmae and Lyn Muller on 70 and 71 nett, respectively.

NTPs were wone by Trish McNeill, Viv Demartini, Tiina Randmae, and Sue Smith.

Thursday Competition: Of the 55 players on Thursday, 14 players were shooting it out for the Thursday Medal of Medals competition.

Division One MOM was won by Ritchie Atkins on a 69 nett, and Rees May was the winner of Division Two MOM on 72 nett.

In the daily stroke event, visitor Ben Rosenthal came in with a very tidy 67 nett, closely followed by Lew Tuck on 69 nett. The Division Two winner, also on 67 nett, was Jalen Jarvis, followed by Ben Raymant on 69 nett.

NTPs went to Sam Deicke, Conrad Werner, Trish McNeill and Paul Gray

Saturday Competition: 91 players played in the combined Saturday competition of Medal of Medals and a stroke event.

A handicap altering 62 nett saw Renae Maxwell not only break 100 for the first time, but also take home the 2022 Medal of Medal championship by a margin of

five shots from her nearest competitor, Di Chard on 67 nett.

Some great scores by the ladies, not to mention the 68 netts by Elspeth Scotford, Reh Hull, and Penny Wardroper.

NTPs were won by Pauline Redpath and Di Chard.

The men’s competition was won by Marcus Heathcote on a nice 67 nett, edging out Ben Raymant on a countback.

Ben, however, was competing in the Men’s Medal of Medal Championships and managed to secure two honour board events in one day.

Ben also won his Graded Matchplay final against Dave Telford.

Sam Deicke continued his good form to take out third place also on a 67 nett, and the NTPs went to Mark Richards, Jon Miller, Sam Marschke, and Brian Allen.

All Honour Board trophies will be awarded on Turkey Day this Saturday.

Sunday Competition: A quiet Sunday after the Whitsunday Club’s Christmas party with eight players playing a Stableford event with Daniel O’Donnell winning with 39 pts ahead of Brian Allen on 36pts, and Darren Reynolds on 34pts.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at Turkey Day this Saturday for a 3 ball ambrose followed by the Annual Awards Presentation.

Contributed with thanks to The Proserpine Golf Club Pro Shop Team

Airlie Beach Parkrun

This week 93 people ran, jogged, and walked the course, of whom 18 were first timers and nine recorded new personal bests.

Well done to Ben, Robert, Van, Nadine, Declan, Warren, Jai, and Jessica on achieving new record runs, as well as Cassie for completing her 50th parkrun.

The event was made possible by 15 wonderful volunteers: Joanne, Nick, Nathalie, Daniel, Ken, Ronald, Wendy, Dennis, Laura, Lynne, Greg, Kara, Lilliana, Michael, and Susanne.

Upcoming special runs will see runners take part in a Christmas Eve parkrun, Christmas Day parkrun, New Year’s Eve parkrun, and a New Year’s Day parkrun –start those resolutions bright and early.

Every Saturday Airlie Beach parkrun meets at 6.50am for a briefing at area D, Coral Sea Marina (adjacent to the top carpark). Parking is free in the lower carpark till 9:30am if a parkrun barcode is placed

on the dashboard. Post parkrun coffee and chat is held at My Rainbow Bakery, Shingley Beach.

The best-kept secret about parkrun is that it’s not about running - it’s about bringing people together in public parks and open spaces across the world to have some fun in a friendly, social and supportive environment. You can walk or run the 5k course (pushing a pram or with one dog on a short lead if you want to!), lend a helping hand as a volunteer in a wide range of super-easy roles, or simply spectate and socialise on the sidelines.

There are no winners at parkrun and nobody comes last – the Tail walkers do. Regular participation is rewarded rather than performance, with ‘parkrun milestone shirts’ available to people to recognise their achievements in coming along.

Contributed with thanks to Airlie Beach parkrun

COMMUNITY

Airlie Beach park runners heading off on the run’s seventh anniversary

Plenty of park runners were out in force for the weekly event

The Airlie Beach parkrun travels across the coastal town’s boardwalks in a five-kilometre loop

GOLF

Celebrating 10 Years!

SWIMMING

Families gathered at Airlie Beach Swim School by Danielle over the weekend to celebrate their 10 years in business with a lively pool party.

Pool toys and inflatables saw children of all ages jump into the water for some fun.

Inside an enormous spread of food awaited and everyone enjoyed sharing the specially

made celebration cake.

The pool party was completed with a visit from Santa who entertained the children and handed out some presents.

Over the past 10 years, this

multi-award-winning swim school has seen hundreds of families pass through is pool, and Danielle says that she is honoured to teach such a vital skill to children across the Whitsundays.

Cannonvale Cannons’ Great Start At Queensland Championships

SWIMMING

The Cannonvale Cannons sent seven swimmers to participate at the seven-day long Queensland LC Championships in Brisbane, starting last weekend.

The Cannons fielded two relay teams at the championships: a Female 16 years and Under 200-metre Free team and an Open Mixed 200-metre Freestyle side.

Holly Perrin, Remy Hedges, Tora Delac, and Tiana Bell comprised the Female U16s, while Holly Perrin, Remy Hedges, Jy Parkinson, and Jacob Dewis represented in the Open grade.

The swimmers did exceptionally, but most importantly enjoyed their relays.

Jy and Jacob doubled up as members of the North Queensland Male Medley relay team, finishing in second place – and chuffed with their silver medals.

The Cannons look forward to hearing how the swimmers go with their individual events over the next few days.

Meanwhile back at home, the Cannons hosted a very successful Christmas Club Night on Wednesday.

Over 44 swimmers participated in races and fun relays, enjoying the annual Christmas ice block relay and all the delicious yuletide food.

Congratulations to Remy Hedges, Eloise Chegwidden, and Jy Parkinson for setting new Club Records.

The Cannons also commended Jack Ganter, Isabella Pisaniello, and Celeste Orenshaw on their Chocolate Awards for personal bests.

Giselle Burton presented Upgrade Certificates to Matilda Nicholes and Maeve Dichieria, with Giselle also presenting Remy Hedges with her State Shirt.

Highlights from Club Night include: Miller Eaves and Murphy Jamieson swimming extremely well in their first Club Night.

Anisa Helou, Jasper Korosec, Indi Smith, and Levi Smith swimming personal best times in all their events.

Eloise Chegwidden, aged seven, smashing out a super 50-metre Breaststroke in 56.41 seconds, followed by her brother, Harry, swimming a fantastic time of 16.35 seconds in his 12-metre Freestyle.

And finally, Piper Walker, aged seven, swam a fabulous 25-metre Freestyle in 27.43 seconds, cutting off an impeccable 11.08 seconds from her previous best.

Well done to all the swimmers and their families who got involved with the Christmas Club Night.

Contributed with thanks to Raylene Rasmussen

Whitsunday Triathlon Club’s Big, Blitzing Year TRIATHLON

The Whitsunday Triathlon Club held its annual Awards and Christmas Breakup in early December to honour the efforts of its athletes across the year.

The local club attracted over 30 attendees for its ceremony which celebrated the achievements of its triathletes who represented the Whitsundays in competitions as high-tiered as the World Championships in the United States.

Club President Michael Kimpton presented awards to members for their outstanding performances in all aspects of the sport and the administration of the triathlon club.

Recognition awards went to Gary Tebbatt, for his contribution as previous Club President for many years, as well as Julie Wheway, Zane Devine, Mark McConkey, and Greg Martin.

Particular mention was afforded to members Dan McDonnell, Alisha Rust, and Michael Kimpton, who received recognition awards for representing their country in World Events in the United States in Utah and Kona, as well as Roth in Bavaria.

Club Trophy awards went to Mark McConkey for Crash of the Year, Leigh Donkers for Volunteer of the Year, Joshua King for Most Improved Junior, and Robyn Carrigan for Most Improved Athlete.

Major awards were handed to Cassandra

Carman, who was awarded Club Female Champion for performing admirably in her first full Ironman in Bavaria – a test of her ultimate stamina and perseverance.

Shane Bellert was awarded Club Male Champion for his remarkable results in the Sunshine Coast Half Ironman in September.

Shane, who improved his overall time by 45 minutes from the same event in 2019, was awarded for his “show of strength, determination, and endurance” according to Club President Michael Kimpton.

Mr Kimpton said it was also a chance to celebrate the Whitsunday Triathlon Club’s recent growth.

“We are creating a legacy of growing popularity alongside triathlons as a sport worldwide,” Mr Kimpton said.

“The club now boasts over 40 active members and we have received extremely generous donations from local businesses, especially for our juniors.”

The awards also recognised the excellent effort of two of the club’s established stars who competed amongst the 230 individual triathletes and 15 teams from around Australia on Hamilton Island for its annual triathlon.

Local Hamilton Island fireman and Airlie local Daniel McDonell completed the course in a blistering 1:05:40, finishing in top spot.

He wasn’t the only Whitsunday Triathlon Club member who finished on the podium however, with Alisha Rust, Julia Wheway, and Michael Kimpton placing in the top three in each of their respective age groups.

Mr Kimpton said this year had been an exceptional one for the club, who were going from strength to strength, and he couldn’t wait to see what the future held – especially for the club’s star athletes.

Jy Parkinson and Jacob Dewis after their silver medal winning bout as part of the North Queensland Male Medley relay team

Jy and Jacob in the North Queensland Male Medley team

The Cannonvale Cannon’s State Team for 2022

Families enjoyed a 10 year celebration pool party

The Airlie Beach Swim School by Danielle team, Loretta Shand, owner Danielle Shea, Lynda Wendt and Lynda Shea-Davis.

The club was proud of the achievements across its growing club, and also took the chance to spread a bit of Christmas joy

Thurs, 29 Dec 2022 8am - 4pm 6am - 6pm 8am - 4pm CLOSED

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 8am - 4pm 6am - 6pm 8am - 4pm7am - 6pm

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 New Year’s Eve 8am - 4pm 6am - 6pm 8am - 4pm7am - 6pm

Sun, 1 Jan 2023 New Year’s Day 8am - 12pm 6am - 6pm 8am - 12pm7am - 6pm

Mon, 2 Jan 2023 8am - 4pm 6am - 6pm 8am - 4pm7am - 6pm

Aquatic Facilities

Bowen Swimming Pool: Closed Christmas Day, open public holidays 12pm - 4pm

Proserpine Swimming Pool: Closed Christmas Day, open public holidays 12pm - 4pm

Collinsville Swimming Pool: Closed Christmas Day, open public holidays 12pm - 4pm

Proserpine

Bowen

Collinsville

Airlie Beach Lagoon:

Proserpine Entertainment Centre

The Proserpine Entertainment Centre will be closed for the festive period on the following dates:

Closing: 5pm Friday, 23nd December 2022

Reopening: 10m on Tuesday 27th January 2022

Rodney Ferguson, Chief Executive Officer

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7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Love The Coopers. (2015) (PG)

Diane Keaton, John Goodman, Steve Martin.

10.15 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

11.00 Back. (MA15+, R)

11.25 Archer. (M, R)

12.05am QI. (M, R)

12.35 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 1.30 Close.

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) 10.00 First & Forever. 11.35 Staged. (M, R) 12.00am Fleabag. (MA15+, R) 12.25 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 12.55 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

7.30pm Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat: Christmas Special. (R)

8.30 Pilgrimage: The Road To The Scottish Isles. (PG)

9.35 Queen: Days Of Our Lives. (M, R)

10.35 Movie: Love The Coopers. (2015) (PG, R)

12.20am Movie: The GoGo’s. (2020) (M, R)

2.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

7.30pm Universe With Brian Cox. (R) 8.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 10.05 Catalyst. (R) 11.10 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 11.50 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. (R) 12.35am Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG, R) 1.15 Back. (MA15+, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

8.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

10.30 Australia’s Big Backyards. (PG, R)

11.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)

12.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

6.00pm Border Security: International. (PG, R) 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R) 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. (PG, R) 8.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

9.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. (PG, R)

10.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. (PG, R) 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

6.00pm Air Crash

Investigation: Special Report. (PG, R)

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

8.30 Heathrow. (PG, R)

9.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG, R) 11.30 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. (PG, R)

12.30 Cleaning Up. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

8.30 Inspector Morse. (M, R)

10.50 Cities Of The Underworld: London Lost Cities. (PG, R) 11.50 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 1.00 Medical Emergency. (PG, R)

1.30 Better Homes And Gardens. (R)

7.15pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 5. Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers.

7.30 Carnage. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Rambo: First Blood 2. (1985) (M, R)

10.30 Movie: New Jack City. (1991) (MA15+, R)

12.40 Scrap Kings. (PG, R)

2.00 American Restoration. (PG, R)

6.00pm Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

6.30 Secrets Of The Supercars. (PG, R)

7.30 Ultimate Rides. (PG)

8.30 Counting Cars. (PG) 9.30 Full Custom Garage. (PG, R)

10.30 Barrett-Jackson: Revved Up. (PG) 11.30 Truck Night In America. (M, R) 12.30 Ultimate Rides. (PG, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 7. Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Thunder.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: The Wolverine. (2013) (M, R) 11.05 The Cleveland Show. (M, R) 12.30 Blokesworld. (PG, R)

1.00 Fiji Time. (PG, R) 2.00 Shipping Wars. (M, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 8. Hobart Hurricanes v Perth Scorchers.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 American Pickers: Best Of. (PG)

8.30 Movie: The Recruit. (2003) (M, R) 10.55 The Cleveland Show. (M, R)

12.25 American Restoration. (PG, R) 12.55 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

5.30pm Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Swimming. 16th FINA World Championships (25m). Day 4. Finals.

9.30 Movie: The Living Daylights. (1987) (PG, R) Timothy Dalton, Maryam d’Abo.

12.10 New Amsterdam. (M, R)

1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

6.30pm Swimming. 16th FINA World Championships (25m). Day 5. Finals.

7.30 Movie: Licence To Kill. (1989) (M, R) 10.15 Movie: Death Wish V. (1994) (MA15+, R) 12.15 My Favorite Martian. (R) 12.45 Explore. (PG, R) 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm Bondi Vet. (PG, R)

6.30 Swimming. 16th FINA World Championships (25m). Day 6. Finals.

9.30 Movie: GoldenEye. (1995) (PG, R) Pierce Brosnan, Sean Bean. 12.10 Animal Embassy. (R) 12.35 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R) 8.40 Movie: Tomorrow Never Dies. (1997) (M, R) Pierce Brosnan. 11.05 New Amsterdam. (M, R) 12.05 House. (M, R) 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R)

6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R) 10.20 Evil. (MA15+, R) 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Mom. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.05pm Jeopardy! (R)

6.30 FIFA World Cup Extra 2022. (R)

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Hoarders. (M)

9.20 The Language Of Love. (MA15+)

10.15 Love And Sex In An Age Of Pornography. (R)

11.15 VICE News Tonight. 12.10 Movie: The Game. (1997) (MA15+, R)

6.00pm Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 8. Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory. 9.15 Scorpion. (PG, R) 10.15 MacGyver. (M, R) 11.10 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.05 Tommy. (M, R) 1.00 Evil. (MA15+, R) 2.00 Star Trek: Discovery. (M, R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 8.30 TikTok For You Fest. 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.25 Friends. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Infomercials. (PG, R) 1.45 Mom. (PG, R)

5.35pm Vs Arashi. (PG, R)

6.30 FIFA World Cup Extra 2022. (R)

7.30 Impossible Engineering.

8.30 Movie: Super Mario Bros. (1993)

10.25 Saving The Delorean Time Machine. (M, R) 11.25 The X-Files. (MA15+, R) 1.05 Future Man. (MA15+, R)

6.00pm Bondi Rescue. (PG, R)

6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 48 Hours: Chasing Catherine Shelton Pt 2. (M) 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. (M) 12.10 Movie: Deja Vu. (2006) (M, R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.00 Friends. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 Movie: Hope Springs. (2012) (M, R)

5.30pm The Bee Whisperer. (PG, R)

6.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show. (R)

7.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show. (R)

7.30 RocKwiz Salutes The Legends. (M, R)

9.30 QAnon: The Search For Q. (MA15+) 10.30 Cryptoland. (M) 11.30 Assholes: A Theory. (M, R)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 The Code. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.35 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) 12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 1.30 The King Of Queens. (PG, R)

6.05pm Jeopardy! (R) 6.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show. (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Taskmaster. (M) 9.25 Hypothetical. 10.20 Spiralling. (MA15+) 11.20 Lady O’Loughlin. (MA15+, R) 12.25 Future Man. (M, R)

R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 9. Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Thunder. 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG, R) 8.00 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (MA15+, R) 9.30 Outback Truckers. (M, R) 10.30 Train Truckers. (PG, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 10. Melbourne Renegades v Brisbane Heat. 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Movie: War Dogs. (2016) (M, R) Jonah Hill, Miles Teller. 9.50 Movie: Skiptrace. (2016) (M, R) Jackie Chan, Johnny Knoxville. 12.05 Esports. LPL Pro. CS:GO. Season 2.

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 New Tricks. (PG, R) 8.40 Movie: The World Is Not Enough. (1999) (M, R) Pierce Brosnan. 11.15 Snapped. (M) 12.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.45 Explore. (R) 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R)

Antiques Roadshow. (R)

As Time Goes By. (R)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 Bull. (M, R) 10.20 48 Hours: The Killing Of Cowboy Ray Green. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Infomercials. (PG) 1.15 Home Shopping.

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M, R) 9.30 Mom. (PG, R) 11.10 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

6.05pm Country Music. (PG, R) 7.10 Jeopardy! (R) 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. 9.30 Forbidden History. 10.25 Why Does Everyone Hate The English? (M, R) 11.20 Hoarders. (M, R) 1.00 Movie: Hannibal. (2001) (MA15+, R)

Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R)

Medical Emergency. (PG, R)

RSPCA Animal Rescue. (R)

Father Brown. (M, R) 1.30 Better Homes And Gardens. (R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 11. Sydney Sixers v Hobart Hurricanes. 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Resident Evil: Afterlife. (2010) (MA15+, R) 10.30 The Cleveland Show. (M, R) 12.30 Billy The Exterminator. (PG, R) 1.00 American Restoration. (PG, R)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Grantchester Christmas Special. (M, R) 9.00 Poirot. (PG, R) 11.00 Snapped. (M) 12.00 House. (M, R) 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

(PG, R)

MacGyver. (PG, R)

6.05pm Country Music. (PG, R) 7.05 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. (M) 10.10 Betraying The Badge. (MA15+) 11.00 The UnXplained With William Shatner. (M, R)

SUNDAYSATURDAYFRIDAY

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 The Pool. 11.00 Waltzing The Dragon

With Benjamin Law. 12.00 News.

1.00 Belgravia. (PG) 1.45 Doc Martin. (PG) 2.35 Poh’s Kitchen. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG) 5.00 Back Roads. 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Vera. (M) A businesswoman’s sister is murdered.

10.00 Troppo. (M)

10.55 ABC Late News. 11.10 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.55 Rage. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. 12.00 News. 12.30 Vera. (M) 2.00 Midsomer Murders. (PG)

3.30 Harley & Katya. (PG) 4.55 Dream Gardens. (PG) 5.25 Monty Don’s Japanese Gardens.

6.30 The ABC Of: Sarah Ferguson. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Doc Martin. (M)

8.20 Shetland. (M) Tosh leads Perez to the island of Fetlar.

9.20 Midsomer Murders. (M) 10.50 MOVIE: The Post. (2017) (M) 12.40 Rage Fifty Countdown. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

10.30 World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News.

12.30 Landline: Summer Series. 1.00 First & Forever. 2.30 Gardening Aust.

3.30 QI. 4.00 Fake Or Fortune? 5.00 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 The ABC Of. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M)

8.30 MOVIE: Jackie. (2016) (MA15+) 10.10 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (M) 11.05 Mystery Road: Origin. (M) 12.05 The Heights. (PG) 2.20 Rage. (MA15+) 4.00 Classic Countdown. 5.00 Think Tank.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00

Australia’s Ocean Odyssey. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 News.

1.00 Would I Lie To You? 1.30 Vera.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 WorldWatch. 11.00 Barkley Manor. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Saving Lives At Sea. 3.00 Railway Vietnam. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.00 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 4.50 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. 5.30 FIFA World Cup Extra 2022. 6.30 News. 7.35 Engineering Reborn. 8.30 Inside Central Station. 9.30 Concorde: Secrets Behind The Crash. 10.20 SBS News. 10.50 Dear Mama. 2.35 Dear Mama. 3.20 Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2021. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 WorldWatch. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. Brazil v South Korea. Replay. 5.30 FIFA World Cup Extra 2022. 6.30 News.

7.35 Lapland: The Ultimate Winter Wonderland. 8.30 Kensington Palace: Behind Closed Doors. 9.25 Thatcher & Reagan. 10.25 Letters And Numbers. 11.25 The Artist’s View. 11.55 Wonders Of Scotland.

12.25 The Unexpected Christmas: Marti. 12.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Third place play-off. 3.30 Wonders Of Scotland. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.30 The World From Above. 2.00 WorldWatch. 2.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. Portugal v Switzerland. Replay. 5.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show. 6.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show. 6.30 News. 7.30 Houdini’s Lost Diaries. 9.05 Big Ben: Restoring The World-Famous Clock. 10.00 Cher And The Loneliest Elephant. 11.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs. 11.30 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs. 12.00 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Final. 3.30 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs. 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Christmas At Maple Creek. (2020) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 5. Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers. From GIANTS Stadium, Sydney. 10.45 MOVIE: Wind River. (2017) (MA15+) 1.00 Black-ish. (PG) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 1. Morning session. 12.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 1. Afternoon session. 3.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 1. Late afternoon session. 6.00 News. 7.00 Mayor’s Christmas Carols. 8.00 Gold Coast Uncovered. 8.30 Schools Spectacular Creating The Magic. 11.00 VIC State Schools: Spectacular. 1.30 Black-ish. 2.30 Shopping. 4.00 Get Clever. 5.00 House Of Wellness.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 2. Afternoon session. 3.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 6.00 News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 7. Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Thunder. 10.00 7NEWS Spotlight. 11.00 World’s Most Shocking Emergency Calls. 12.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. 10.00 Swimming. 16th FINA World Championships (25m). Day 4. Heats. 12.00 MOVIE: A Christmas Comeback. (2019) 1.45 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols. 9.00 MOVIE: Deck The Halls. (2006) (PG) 10.50 MOVIE: Tammy. (2014) (M) 12.40 Council Of Dads. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Take Two. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Skippy.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Cross Court. 1.00 Snackmasters. 2.40 MOVIE: A Glenbrooke Christmas. (2020) 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Swimming. 16th FINA World Championships (25m). Day 5. Finals. 9.30 MOVIE: Daddy’s Home 2. (2017) 11.30 Reported Missing. 12 .45 Surfing Australia TV. 1.10 Cross Court. 1.35 Garden Gurus. 2.00 TV Shop. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Skippy.

6.00 Drive TV. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Swimming. 16th FINA World Championships (25m). Day 6. Heats. 12.00 Great Australian Detour. 12.30 MOVIE: Christmas Ever After. (2020) 2.15 Snackmasters. 3.30 Bondi Vet. 4.30 Explore TV. 5.00 News. 5.30 RBT. 6.00 News. 7.00 Snackmasters. (PG) 8.40 60 Minutes. 9.40 Under Investigation. (M) 10.40 The First 48. (M) 11.35 Manhunt: The Railway Murders. 12.30 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 Take Two. 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

MONDAY

3.00 Gardening Aust. 3.55 Long Lost Family. 4.45 Back Roads. 5.10 QI.

5.40 Hard Quiz. 6.10 Grand Designs NZ. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story.

8.40 Brian Cox: Seven Days On Mars.

10.10 Our Dementia Choir. (PG) 11.10 The Detectives. (M) 12.10 Operation Buffalo. (M) 1.05 Total Control. (MA15+) 1.55 Rage. (MA15+) 4.30 Think Tank. 5.25 7.30.

THURSDAYWEDNESDAYTUESDAY

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 One Plus One. 10.30 Dream Gardens. 11.00 Restoration Australia. 12.00 News. 1.00 Shetland. 2.00 Call The Midwife. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 3.55 Long Lost Family. 4.45 Back Roads. 5.10 QI. 5.40 Hard Quiz. 6.10 Grand Designs NZ. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Brush With Fame. (PG) 8.30 Love On The Spectrum. (PG) 9.30 Christmas Cabaret. 10.25 Summer Love. 11.00 Our Dementia Choir. 12.00 The Detectives. 12.55 Parkinson In Australia. 2.15 Ask The Doctor. 2.40 Ask The Doctor. 3.10 Rage. 4.25 Think Tank. 5.25 7.30.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Australia Remastered. 12.00 News. 1.00 Christmas Cabaret. 2.00 Call The Midwife. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 3.55 Long Lost Family. 4.45 Back Roads. 5.10 QI. 5.45 Hard Quiz. 6.10 Grand Designs NZ. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Mad As Hell Does Hard Quiz. 8.35 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering. 9.35 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? 10.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 10.45 Death In Paradise. 11.45 Silent Witness. 1.45 Parkinson In Australia. 2.30 Ask The Doctor. 3.00 Rage. 4.30 Think Tank. 5.25 7.30.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.35

That Pacific Sports Show. 11.05 The Wimbledon Kidnapping. 11.55 Heywire. 12.00 News. 1.00 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? 1.30 Call The Midwife. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 3.55 Long Lost Family. 4.45 Back Roads. 5.10 QI. 5.45 Hard Quiz. 6.10 Grand Designs NZ. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 You Can’t Ask That. 8.35 First & Forever. 10.10 Movin’ To The Country. 10.40 Love On The Spectrum. 11.40 EXPOSED: The Case Of Keli Lane. 12.35 Parkinson In Australia. 1.20 Ask The Doctor. 2.50 Rage. 4.30 Think Tank. 5.30 7.30.

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.00 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Final. Replay. 11.30 Cook Up Bitesize. 11.40 Barkley Manor. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Final. Replay. 5.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show. 6.30 News. 7.30 Letters And Numbers. (M) 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 9.25 Secrets Of Playboy. 10.15 SBS News. 10.45 Reunions. (M) 11.45 Medici: The Magnificent Part II. 2.50 Medici: The Magnificent Part II. 4.00 Food Safari. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 BBC News At Six. 7.30 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. 10.00 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. 11.00 Barkley Manor. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Railway Vietnam. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jeopardy! 3.30 Ethnic Business Awards. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.35 Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina. 10.10 SBS News. 10.40 Cheyenne & Lola. 11.55 Unit One. 1.00 Unit One. 4.20 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Saving Lives At Sea. 3.00 The Interviewer. 3.15 Railway Vietnam. 3.45 The Cook Up. 4.15 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35

The Toys That Built The World. 8.30

The Airport: Back In The Skies. 9.25 Tokyo Vice. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Dignity. 12.00 The Night Manager. 12.55 Shadow Lines. 2.35 Shadow Lines. 3.25 The Late Session. 4.25 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Saving Lives At Sea. 3.00 Be My Brother. 3.10 Railway Vietnam. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Inside Harrods At Christmas. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 8.30 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar. 9.30 War Of The Worlds. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 Ethnic Business Awards. 12.55 Stella Blomkvist. 4.40 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 3. Afternoon session. 3.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 8. Hobart Hurricanes v Perth Scorchers. 10.00 The Spin. 10.30 Motorway Patrol. 11.00 Highway Cops. 11.30 April Jones: The Interrogation Tapes. 12.50 Heartbreak Island Australia. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 4. Afternoon session. 3.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 9. Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Thunder. 10.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. 11.00 Chicago Fire. 12.00 The Real Dirty Dancing. 1.30 Beach Cops. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 5. Afternoon session. 3.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 5. Late afternoon session. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 10. Melbourne Renegades v Brisbane Heat. 10.00 Crime Investigation Australia. 11.20 The Clown And The Candyman. 12.20 Boy To Man. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 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: Swept Up By Christmas. (2020) 2.00 Business Builders. 2.30 Travel And Eat With Dan & Steph. 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 11. Sydney Sixers v Hobart Hurricanes. 10.00 Disasters At Sea. (PG) 11.00 The Clown And The Candyman. (MA15+) 12.00 Ambulance: Code Red. (M) 1.00 Fantasy Island. (M) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Christmas In Washington. (2021) 1.50 Explore. 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 Snackmasters. (PG) 8.50 Inside The Superbrands. 9.50 Australian Crime Stories. (M) 10.50 The Equalizer. (M) 11.40 Almost Family. (M) 12.35 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop. 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 Summer. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Fixing Up Christmas. (2021) 1.45 Talking Honey. 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) 8.30 MOVIE: Bad Moms 2. (2017) (MA15+) 10.35 La Brea. (M) 11.25 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (M) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.10 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 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 Summer. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Christmas A La Carte. (2021) 1.45 Explore. 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 Country Home Rescue With Shaynna Blaze. (PG) 8.30 Dream Listings Byron Bay. 9.30 Escape To The Chateau. 10.30 Family Law. 11.20 The Thing About Pam. 12.10 Tipping Point. 1.05 Great Australian Detour. 1.30 TV Shop. 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 Summer. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Falling In Love At Christmas. (2021) 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Great Getaways. (PG) 8.30 Paramedics. (M) 9.30 Police After Dark. (M) 10.30 Emergency Call. (M) 11.20 Pure Genius. (M) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.05 Explore TV. 1.30 TV Shop. 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 Ent. Tonight. 7.30 Judge Judy. 8.00 10 News

First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Jamie’s One-Pan Christmas. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Freshly Picked. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 9.30 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+) 10.00

Just For Laughs Uncut. 10.30 Arj Barker: We Need To Talk. 11.40 The Project. 12.40 Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Shopping. 5.30 Infomercials.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Escape Fishing. 8.30 What’s Up Down Under. 9.00 Australia By Design: Architecture. 9.30 St10. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Well Traveller. 1.00 Offroad Adv. 2.00 All 4 Adventure. 3.00 4x4 Adventures. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 Hungry. 7.00 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. 7.30 MOVIE: Sherlock Holmes. (2009) 10.00

MOVIE: Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game Of Shadows. (2011) 12.30 Shopping. 3.30 Infomercials. 4.00 Shopping. 4.30 Authentic. 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Turning Point. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 Tomorrow’s World. 8.00 GCBC. 8.30 My Market Kitchen. 9.00 Destination Dessert. 9.30 St10. 12.00 Bondi Rescue. 12.30 The Savoy At Christmas. 1.30 Christmas With Australian Women’s Weekly. 2.30 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. 3.00 Taste Of Aust. 3.30 Well Traveller. 4.00 All 4 Adventure. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show.

8.30 MOVIE: Top Gun. (1986) 10.55 FBI. (M) 11.55 The Sunday Project. 1.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Ent. Tonight. 7.30 Judge Judy. 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Jamie’s One-Pan Christmas. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Freshly Picked. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 8.30 Ghosts. (PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible. (1996) 11.45 FBI: Most Wanted. (M) 1.30 The Project. 2.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Ent. Tonight. 7.30 Judge Judy. 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Jamie’s Easy Christmas Countdown. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Freshly Picked. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Ambulance Australia. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M)

9.30 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible II. (2000) 12.00 The Project. 1.00 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Ent. Tonight. 7.30 Judge Judy. 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Jamie: Together At Christmas. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Freshly Picked. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 5.00 News.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible III. (2006) 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 Ent. Tonight. 7.30 Judge Judy. 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Jamie: Together At Christmas. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Freshly Picked. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30

Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Jamie’s One-Pan Christmas. 8.30

MOVIE: Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. (2011) 11.10 Law & Order: S.V.U. 12.00 Law & Order: S.V.U. 2.00 The Project. 3.00 Stephen Colbert. 4.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

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Ancient Greek festival held in honour of the god of wine (8)

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

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