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Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort announces new location for community Christmas trees and the inaugural Mayor’s Christmas Tree Appeal

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urdekin Shire Council is lighting up the holidays with a new look and new locations for its iconic community Christmas

trees. This year, Ayr’s tree will brighten the area outside the Burdekin Theatre, while Home Hill’s tree will shine at the Comfort Stop. The relocation offers safer, more accessible spaces for fami-

lies and visitors, just in time for the launch of the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Appeal.

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HOME HILL HARVEST FESTIVAL EVENTS CALENDAR HEATS UP Derby Day at the Home Hill Race Course and the Golf Ambrose Event at the Home Hill Golf Club took

place last weekend, with the Rotary Gala Ball and the Harvest Festival Street Parade due to take place this

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Chelsea Hello everyone, and happy November! Christmas is just around the corner, and I hope everyone has been enjoying the sprinkle of festivities as we get closer and closer to December! The photos from the Halloween House last week look awesome! Jeff and Leon did an amazing job, and I know everyone will be on the edge of their seats to see the debut of the pair’s fantastic, award-winning Christmas display in a few weeks.

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I am so excited to share that I have officially completed my university studies and in early December I will graduate with a Bachelor of Communications and Journalism! It’s been an amazing three years, and throughout my degree I have explored so many avenues of journalism from creating podcasts and television shows to broadcasting radio packages and writing breaking news articles.

Griffith University was so supportive in providing me with industry-based experience throughout my studies, and as a result I was able to intern with Nine News Queensland, broadcast a radio show across

Brisbane, and of course, carry out my cadetship with the Burdekin Life Newspaper which amazingly resulted in becoming a fulltime journalist with the team all the way from Brisbane!

Although the world of broadcast journalism holds many appealing qualities, I still love and enjoy print (written) journalism the most and cannot wait to pursue a career in this wonderful industry.

Following on from my December graduation, I’m excited to announce that I’ll be back in the Burdekin, working alongside Miah locally in the region as well as the team in Hinchinbrook. I will be helping to kickstart the newest publication under the Life Publishing Group umbrella, Hinchinbrook Life Newspaper – and this all happens before I head internationally in 2025!

There’s certainly a lot going on, and as we head into this time of the year, life will only get busier! I hope you all enjoy the read, and I’ll chat to you soon!

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n a significant move for the Burdekin community, the Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre has launched a program focused on demystifying death, dying, and grief. Spearheaded

by Debbie Durso from Palliative Care Queensland, this initiative brings together 15 community members, carers, and those from a dementia support group to learn about the critical documents and preparations needed for end-of-life care.

This gathering reflects a shift in perspective—bringing death back into the community as a topic that can be openly discussed, rather than solely a medical issue. As the Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre highlights, dying was once a communal event, a time when communities came together to support each other in grief.

However, the medicalisation of death has distanced many people from conversations around

dying, making it a less familiar, often uncomfortable subject.

The initiative at the Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre aims to change that, giving people the space and tools to discuss what makes a “good death.” With limited access to grief counselling services in the Burdekin, this event is a vital first step toward creating a more compassionate community. Education is at the heart of the project, encouraging participants to embrace the idea that we can all play a role in supporting one another through end-of-life discussions.

Making the uncomfortable comfortable underscores the importance of normalising these conversations. By opening the dialogue, the Burdekin community is taking steps to build a compassionate support system for everyone, no matter where they are in life’s journey.

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Experience An Evening Of Regal Splendour At The Rotary Gala Ball The 2024 Home Hill Harvest Festival Queens will be celebrated on Friday evening’s Rotary Gala Ball. L to R: Marnie Skipper, Danelle Laubscher, Sophie Brosnan, Harmony Fletcher, Martina Bojack, Madison MainwaringSamwell and Tegan Johnson.

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n Friday, November 8, the Burdekin Memorial Hall will come alive with glamour and community spirit at the highly anticipated Harvest Festival Rotary Gala Ball. This prestigious event offers an evening filled with elegance and generosity, celebrating the dedication and achievements of the seven 2024 Home Hill Harvest Festival Queens.

For the past few months, seven young women have represented their organisations with pride, taking on ambassadorial roles to support and uplift the Burdekin community.

Martina Bojack (Home Hill Communi-

ty Sports Club), Sophie Brosnan (Get Fit Home Hill), Harmony Fletcher (Home Hill Rotary Club), Tegan Johnson (Burdekin Rugby League Club), Danelle Laubscher (Home Hill – Ayr Lions Club), Marnie Skipper (Home Hill Community Kindergarten), and Madison Mainwaring-Samwell (Burdekin Netball Association) have each worked tirelessly to raise funds and awareness for their causes.

Through events and fundraising efforts, the queens bring essential financial support to their respective clubs and charities, helping them thrive. Beyond the funds they raise, these young women spotlight

the invaluable work done by local organisations, from sports clubs to service groups, strengthening the fabric of our community.

As dusk falls, the Burdekin Memorial Hall will transform into an oasis of sophistication.

Guests will enjoy a lavish sit-down dinner, celebrating the crowning of the Harvest Festival Charity Queen and Personality Queen. Music and dancing will fill the night with enchantment, while a licensed bar offers a selection of beverages to complement the evening’s charm.

This event is more than just a gala; it’s a heartfelt tribute to the dedication of the Harvest Festival Queens and a celebration of the harvest season’s spirit. Secure your tickets now and be part of a night to remember by contacting Deslie on 0408 822 029.

What: Home Hill Harvest Festival Rotary Gala Ball When: Friday 8 November, 6:30pm Where: Burdekin Memorial Hall Cost: $70 per person More Information: Contacting Deslie on 0408 822 029

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Ministerial A Brighter & Safer Appointment Christmas!

NEW LOCATIONS FOR BURDEKIN’S For Local Member COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREES

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ministerial portfolio reflecting some of the Burdekin’s largest industries is a fitting tribute to the powerhouse electorate and the workers at the coal-face according to Member for Burdekin Dale Last.

Mr Last was formally sworn in last week as Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development ahead of the first sitting of the new Queensland Parliament at the end of the month.

“I was incredibly humbled to be returned as the Member for Burdekin for a fourth term and to have the honour of now being sworn in as a Minister that represents key industries in the electorate is the icing on the cake,” said Mr Last.

“I know how crucial our mining and resources industries are and the pivotal role the industry plays for communities in the Isaac Region. I’m a passionate advocate for the resource sector and I look forward to building on those relationships I have established in recent years and taking the industry forward.

“In the Burdekin we know the important role our manufacturers play in supporting not only our resources industry but our agricultural and horticultural sectors, so to have the opportunity to also work hand in hand with those businesses is a fitting addition.”

Mr Last said ensuring resources and manufacturing were able to thrive in the electorate was vital in ensuring rural and regional communities surrounding those businesses were in the best position to thrive into the future.

“Growing up in rural Queensland, working in multiple rural communities and having a largely rural and remote electorate to represent means that I understand not only what our regions have to offer and the issues they face, but also the opportunities available in the future.”

“We know that when our communities are well resourced and have the services they need that industries are able to thrive.”

“I look forward to continuing to be a strong advocate in all avenues of my ministerial portfolio and in turn supporting the Burdekin electorate.”

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Ayr’s Christmas tree has found its new home for the festive season outside the Burdekin Theatre.

his holiday season, Burdekin Shire Council is unveiling a new chapter for its community Christmas trees, now positioned at two vibrant new sites.

The Christmas tree in Ayr will dazzle outside the Burdekin Theatre, while the tree in Home Hill will make its mark at the Comfort Stop - providing family-friendly, spacious locations ideal for festive gatherings and holiday photos.

Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort emphasised that the change, a departure from the traditional roundabout spot, prioritises community safety and enjoyment.

“The roundabout location has served us well, but Council has identified that relocating the new Christmas trees offers some fantastic benefits as the existing Christmas trees are over 30 years old, have structural damage and are aging, making them ready for a well-deserved retirement,” Mayor Dalle Cort said.

“Council recognises that there are mixed feelings around the location changes, and we understand change can be difficult, but we see this as a wonderful opportunity

to create a safer, family-friendly environment.”

The new sites offer not only convenience but ample space, where families can gather, celebrate, and take photos without concerns about busy traffic. The Burdekin Theatre’s central, well-lit location ensures easy access for Ayr residents, and the Home Hill Comfort Stop offers a similarly accessible and picturesque setting for Home Hill locals.

Mayor Dalle Cort also announced the launch of the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Appeal, encouraging the community to come together in support of local families in need.

“I am also delighted to launch the inaugural Mayor’s Christmas Tree Appeal, and I am looking forward to seeing our community come together around the new tree locations, and support families in need this Christmas.”

For further details on holiday activities, residents can contact the Burdekin Shire Council Customer Service Centre at (07) 4783 9800.

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A Decade Of Service Burdekin Machinery With Home Hill-Ayr Preservationists Celebrate 40 Years Lions Honoured

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he Burdekin Machinery Preservationists are celebrating four decades of dedication to preserving the region’s rich heritage in vintage machinery on Sunday 10th November.

With approximately 65 members, the club spans from Chillagoe to Chinchilla, showcasing a commitment to historical preservation across Queensland. The club opens its doors every Monday from April to November, inviting tourists to explore a unique collection, including tractors A tractor owned by the Drysdale brothers, the original from the late 1800s, the Burdekin’s first farmers of the Burdekin region. trains, and even a homemade helicopter. ry of Brandon. The Burdekin Machinery Their annual open day is a special occa- Preservationists stand as the last historical sion, drawing visitors eager to see these group in the region, committed to premachines in action. Vice President John serving the legacy of Burdekin’s vintage shared that the club tries to get as many machinery and culture for future generamachines running as possible for the tions.

Nyree Woods was celebrated for her dedication to community service and the Home Hill – Ayr Lions Club with a chevron pin and service award.

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he Home Hill - Ayr Lions Club recently celebrated a milestone as Nyree Woods was awarded a service recognition for her ten years of dedicated commitment on Monday 28 October. A beloved teacher at Ayr State High School, and valued community member, Nyree was presented with a chevron pin and service award, a symbol of her continuous contribution to the Lions organisation over the past decade.

Since joining nearly eleven years ago, Nyree has held a range of leadership roles within the club, including President, Secretary, and now, Treasurer - a position she currently occupies with pride. Her dedication and versatility in serving the Lions have made her a valued member of the

Home Hill - Ayr community and a driving force behind the club’s work.

The service award recognises not only Nyree’s longevity in the club but also her remarkable contributions through various positions, and her encouragement of young members of the community to become involved in the amazing work of this local organisation. The club congratulates Nyree on her achievement and thanks her for her ongoing dedication to serving the community, and enthusiasm for Lions’ mission

public, highlighting the meticulous restoration work that brings these historical pieces back to life. Founding members, still active in the club, are celebrated for their enduring involvement, and this year, they’ll be honoured with a cake-cutting ceremony at 11.30am and a sausage sizzle.

New members, especially younger ones and tradespeople are encouraged to join this not-for-profit group and support their efforts to keep Burdekin’s history alive.

The collection is housed at the historic Renown Picture Theatre, built in 1927, a landmark that itself speaks to the region’s past. Alongside machinery, visitors can find memorabilia from local high schools and a comprehensive photographic histo-

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he Ayr Golf Club hosted a lively Melbourne Cup lunch, drawing locals together for an afternoon of food, fun, and racing excitement. The event featured a festive atmosphere as guests arrived in stylish attire, complete with fascinators and hats, embracing the spirit of Australia’s most famous horse race.

A delicious lunch was served, providing a range of mouth-watering dishes for attendees, who enjoyed their meals while mingling and discussing their favourite horses. As the big race drew closer, anticipation filled the air, with guests gathering around screens to cheer on their picks and soak in the excitement of the Cup. Adding to the festivities, a sweepstakes was organised, giving everyone a chance to win with their chosen horse.

The event proved a successful blend of fashion, food, and thrilling horse racing at the Ayr Golf Club.

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A Season of Giving with Council Invites L Educational Workshop on Feral Deer the Inaugural Mayor’s Management Educational Wor t h Christmas Tree Appeal Management

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SHIRBOURNE ROAD, GIRU CBD FOOTPATHS Reconstruction of Shirbourne Road between and floodway pressure cleaning of CBD footpaths D, GIRU the Steam concrete and Garrone Road in Ayr and Home Hill commenced on Monday commenced Monday 3 June 2024.

The existing hirbourne Road between 4 November The cleaning program will subgrade will be2024. stabilised and pavement ay and Garrone Road run for approximately two future weeks,heavy Monday to deepened to accommodate Burdekin Shire Council management and have the our local environment to support sustainable combination loads similar to those encountered 3 June 2024.

The existing Friday commencing at 6:00pm to minimise invites local landhold- opportunity to ask ques- and agriculture,” Cr Dalle land management practic- during the recent Bruce Highway upgrades. business interruption. Pedestrians are advised tabilised and pavement ers from Majors Creek, tions and discuss their ex- Cort said. es and reduce the impact These works are being constructed under a full follow the directions of the traffic controller Woodstock,Shire and Rita Is- mas periences. of feral deer on local eco- roadto closure mmodate future heavy between Bruce and Burdekin Counis about sharing For more informa“I encourage landholdonsite while thesethe works areHighway occurring. land to participate in an systems.

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The intersection of Garrone Road Burdekin Council ers from Creek, cil is honoured to anand caring.Shire Every do- tion aboutMajors the Mayor’s milar to those encountered METER educational workshop on andWATER Shirbourne RoadREPLACEMENT will remain open PROGRAM during Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort Woodstock, and Rita IsThe workshop will be held The water meter replacement program has nounce the launch of nation helps bring joy Christmas Tree Appeal humanely trapping and uce Highway upgrades. construction providing alternate access to the saidsomeone’s this workshop an and landhow to take advantage Showgrounds Bruce reached a milestone with 50% of the Shires the Mayor’s Christmas life, isreyou can help, at the Ayr a disposing of feral deer on to Highway. Funding for the full reconstruction g constructed under full excellent opportunity for of this free educational on Tuesday 9 July 2024 6,700 meters with to the replaced BQC Quarry sitenew has smart Tuesday 9 July a2024.

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Burdekin Shire Council management an invites local landholdopportunity to ers from Majors Creek, tions and discus Woodstock, and Rita Isperiences. land to participate in an Burdekin Shire educational workshop on Residents are invited and the broader impact sustainable land use prac- calling Council’s the Cus- ARCH Mayor Pierina D the installation RFI HILL hardware into the season.

DUNN PARK, of HOME alternate access to “Council to trapping donateis committed non-perishand of feral deerhumanely on our envi- to tices.” tomer Service Centre on Thegarbage Arch Dunn Parkfleet will be closed to enable the public truck which will Council providing community said this works g for the full reconstruction Mayor Pierina Dalle foodouritems, toys ronment. Participants will able (07) 4783 9800

by COB fromto Monday 17water June meter for approximately one basis disposing of feral deer on read your on a fortnightly with the knowledge and This initiative is part of week to replace existing kerbing around the gain said, valuable insights Friday 28 June 2024.

Cort “As we ap- and which can be Council’s ongoing efforts excellent oppor the BQC Quarry site has as a minimum.

This will assist residents with toolsgifts necessary to protect Tuesday 9 July 2024. playground facilities.

The Park will be reopened from experts in wildlife proach the Christmas dropped off at the Ayr early detection of any internal leaks, provide Department of Transport landholders to in time for the school holidays. up to date consumption statistics and minimise it is vital that and Home Hill Librarwillseason, be scheduled over the LIONS PARK, HOME HILL will cover mane and effec labour effort works in reading meters. we come The together to workshop ies.

Asphalt overlay to construct a bitumen clashing with the wet and BURDEKIN BE ACTIVE TRAILon HOME HILL humane trapping techods for manag parking area adjacent to the amenities Milburn support those who may Works are underway on a new section of Road are complete.

An accessible concrete e fullest extent possible. be facing niques, challenges. disposal methods, deer population footpath the Home Hill Bakery footpath will between also be constructed between theand the The Mayor’s ChristBruce Highway. firstconveniences section wastopoured , HOME HILL parking area and theThe public and the broader impact Tree Appeal is an finalise the project. outside the Bakery earlier this week. is Reduced com “Council will masbe closed to the public of feral “ L e t ’ s deer on our enviopportunity for every speed limits and side parking restrictions will GRADING MAINTENANCE e for approximately one providing our c Grading maintenance is scheduled for the be in place during construction. member ofronment. our com- embrace the Participants will sting kerbing around the following roads over the next week – Railway with the know giving this munity to gain make a dif- spirit of valuable GRADING AND MAINTENANCE WORKS insights Street, Robins Road and Ferguson Road in Ayr, he Park will be reopened Grading maintenance and gravel resheeting ference, no matter how Christmas. Together, tools necessary Towers Road at Rita Island and shoulder grading fromwe canexperts in wildlife is scheduled for the following roads over the spread joy and olidays. small.” on Shirbourne Road, Giru.

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Council Invites Local Landholders to SHIRBOURNEROAD,GIRU Reconstruction of Shirbourne Road between Educational Workshop on Feral Deer the concrete floodway and Garrone Road commenced Monday 3 June 2024. The existing subgrade wil be stabilised and pavement Management deepened to accommodate future heavy

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AYR CBD FOUNTAIN Ravenswood “The Mayor’s Christ- son brighter for everyE HILL Pavers and kerbsRoad. have been removed and s to construct a bitumen JERONA CAUSEWAY mas Tree Appeal is a one with all donations replaced with ROAD coloured concrete to rejuvenate The contractor has completed laying the the local landmark.

The works involve a refresh of small way we can show going to the Burdekin o the amenities on Milburn culverts and building the end structures.

The the pedestrian crossing area whilst incorporating compassion and make a Community AssociaAn accessible concrete some new aesthetic finalise the road contractor is nowfeatures pouringtothe concrete difference. upgrade. surfacing across the culverts and reinstating tion.” constructed between the the rock protection.

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Downstream Boat Ramp INVITATION FOR TENDERS INVITATION FOR TENDERS . Groper Creek e is scheduled for the BECOME AN AUDIT COMMITEE MEMBER BURDEKIN’S BIGGEST GARAGE SALE TRAIL he The upcoming next week – Railway resurfacing of the Downstream Boat Ramp will commence TBSC/24/016 Management TBSC/24/015 Management – Home Hill Swimming Pool – Home Hill Caravan Park EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST on Tuesday 25 June 2024.

Burdekin Shire Council Shire Council invites tenders for the management of the Home nd Works Road in Ayr ,invites tenders for the management of the Home AreFerguson you an independent community member and want to join the Audit Commitee?Burdekin Join us at the Ayr Showgrounds for the Refresh for Less and Boot Full of Loot are being carried out by a contractor for Marine Safety Queensland Hill Caravan Park.

Hill Swimming Pool.

Council is currently expressions offour interest for suitably experienced and is expected to seeking span approximately weeks.

Garage Sale Trail kicking off this Saturday! This is a fantastic opportunity to disland and shoulder grading Tenders must be lodged via VendorPanel https://www.burdekin.qld.gov.

Tenders must be lodged via VendorPanel https://www.burdekin.qld.gov. individuals to fill the vacancy of Independent Community Member on the Audit cover amazing bargains and unique finds while supporting sustainable shopping During this period, the downstream boat ramp will be closed however, au/doing-business-with-council by 11:00am on 5 July 2024. au/doing-business-with-council by 11:00am on 5 July 2024.

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Giru. practices. the upstream boat ramp will remain fully operational, providing continued

Burdekin Shire Council management and have the our local environment to support sustainable combination loads similar to those encountered invites local landhold- opportunity to ask ques- and agriculture,” Cr Dal e land management practic- during the recent Bruce Highway upgrades. ers from Majors Cre k, tions and discus their ex- Cort said. es and reduce the impact These works are being constructed under a ful Woodstock, and Rita Is- periences. of feral deer on local eco- road closure between the Bruce Highway and “ I e n c o ur a g e l a n dhol d j o in the team PUBLIC NOT land to participate in an s y s t e m s .

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The i n t e r s ect i o n of Gar r o ne Road j o in the team Bur d e k i n Shi r e Counc i l e r s f r o m Ma j o r s Cr e k , educational workshop on and Shirbourne Road wil remain open during Ma y or Pi e r i n a Da l e Cor t Woods t o c k , a n d Ri t a I s The wor k s h op wi l be he l d humanely trapping and construction providing alternate access to the s a i d t h i s wor k s h op i s a n l a n d t o t a k e a d va n t a g e a t t h e Ayr Showgr o unds disposing of feral deer on Bruce Highway. Funding for the ful reconstruction e x c e l e n t oppor t u ni t y f o r of t h i s f r e e d uc a t i o na l on Tue s d a y 9 J u l y 2024 of Shirbourne Road to the BQC Quarry site has Tuesday 9 July 2024.

Applicants provide a brief cover letter with a resume, references and access for should all boating activities.

Council reserves the right to invite all tenderers to change their tenders to

Council reserves the right to invite all tenderers to change their tenders

any other supporting documentation to enquiries@burdekin.qld.gov.au by 5pm to takeWith account change in tenderthere’s specification. take account of a change in tender specification.

N over of 34 astalls participating, something for everyone! Don’t forget to Monday 11 November the 2024.

Council appreciates community’s understanding and cooperation bring your own bags to help reduce waste shopping experience The Council’s representative for this tender isand Ms make Lindayour Govan who can The Council’s representative for this tender is Ms Linda Govan who can be ave been removed and during this temporary closure.

Audit Committee Meetings are usually held five times a year on a Wednesday be contacted on (07) 4783 9800. contacted on (07) 4783 9800. even more eco-friendly. morning from 9am at the Council Chambers. The first meeting for 2025 will be d concrete to rejuvenate held on 5 February.

Event dates: 9 - Sunday 10 November 2024 e works involve a refresh Saturday of More information can be found on Council’s Website as well as a copy of the Saturday 16 - Sunday 17 November 2024 current Audit Committee Charter. Visit burdekin.qld.gov.au. g area whilst incorporating Times: 9:00am-1:00pm features to finalise the Mark your calendars and get ready to hunt for treasures! We can’t wait to see you there. For more information visit https://bit.ly/3ZGooft.

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n Friday, I had the pleasure of spending the day in Home Hill, meeting with local businesses and community members to gather valuable insights on how we can improve our CBD’s. Hearing directly from the people who live and work in our communities is essential in shaping a vibrant and welcoming town centre that meets the needs of our community.

From enhancing public spaces to supporting local business growth, there are many ideas on the table, and we want to ensure everyone has the chance to provide input. If you haven’t yet shared your thoughts, please remember that our survey closes tomorrow. You can complete it online at https://bit.ly/BSC-CBD – every voice matters, and your feedback is crucial in guiding the future of Home Hill’s CBD.

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Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to meet with us, complete the online survey, and share your insights.

If you’d like to stay up-to-date, be sure to tune into Burdekin’s Sweet FM 97.1 on Wednesdays, where our Councillors take turns at providing valuable information to the community. Between 2:00-3:00pm, you can hear directly from your local representatives, as they share updates on projects, answer questions, and discuss what’s happening in our Shire. I encourage everyone to tune in each week for a closer look at the work Council is doing for you.

Stay safe and take care of yourself. Should you wish to reach out, don’t hesitate to contact me directly by phone on 0447 150 582, or feel free to send an email to mayor@burdekin.qld.gov.au.

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s we are only a few days away from the Home Hill Harvest Festival, I was looking into the history of the festival and it is incredible to see it continue on now in its 62nd year. The Parade and street party is the main event, but the festival has been running for weeks now with several side events occurring such as the Ephemera, Students Ball, Town of Origin, King and Queen of the hill, Derby Day, Golf Ambrose, Pet Show and the Harvest festival ball. The work that goes into all these events really is a lot and I would like to take the chance to thank the committee, everyone who has

helped in any way for these events and of course all the sponsors.

Iconic events like the Harvest Festival are great for bringing our community together and volunteers and local business providing sponsorship really can’t be thanked enough for what they do behind the scenes to make these events happen.

If you are one of the many new residents who have moved to our great Burdekin shire, make sure you head over to Home Hill this weekend and experience the great community spirit on display at the Home Hill Harvest Festival Grand Parade and street party Saturday afternoon.

MEET MATTHEW MAGIN The New CEO Of Burdekin Shire Council

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ecently returning to the Burdekin after eight years as CEO of Balonne Shire Council, Matthew Magin brings with him a strong commitment to community and economic growth. His experience leading Balonne—a remote, agriculture-driven region on the NSW border with major crops including cotton, grains, and livestock—has equipped him with a practical, resourceful approach to challenges faced by rural communities. This journey back to North Queensland, where Magin’s roots lie, is fuelled by his passion for community development and an unwavering support for the Cowboys.

“Returning to the Burdekin feels like coming home,” Magin reflects. “The area has an exciting future, and I see huge potential here that Council can help unlock.”

In his first impressions of the Burdekin, Magin was struck by the region’s well-maintained communities, its welcoming residents, and the distinctive “can do” attitude.

He’s excited by the numerous infrastructure projects underway, acknowledging that they are essential for sustainable growth.

“Council’s role as an enabler of economic and community development is crucial,” he says.

“Without vision and foresight, our community could miss out on the infrastructure needed to support future growth.”

Magin’s prior experience with Balonne

has given him skills he’s eager to leverage for the Burdekin. In particular, he’s wellversed in advocating to government for essential funding and managing projects with limited resources.

“In just seven weeks, I’ve held numerous meetings and attended events to connect with stakeholders,” he shares.

“In Balonne, where raising own-source revenue was challenging, we relied on grants and government contracts. This experience has taught me the value of advocating for the community’s needs, a strength I plan to bring to the Burdekin,” he shares.

“This process is vital for me to gain insights, understand challenges, and work towards solutions that benefit the whole community.”

His DIY approach to problem-solving has also been honed in rural settings where local solutions are often necessary.

As for his goals, Magin’s approach centres on strengthening the Council’s internal culture and enhancing customer service.

“Improving culture internally translates into better service externally,” he explains, “and there’s an urgent need to address this.

We’ll also focus on attracting and retaining staff, emphasising local skill-building to ensure a sustainable workforce.”

Recognising the importance of relationships, he intends to meet with local business owners to better understand and address their interactions with Council, aiming to streamline communication and improve service delivery.

Magin’s strategy for community engagement is to connect directly with residents, understanding their needs by being accessible and approachable.

Magin is aware of the challenges ahead, including the pressures of time, financial constraints, and resource shortages. In response, he’s adopted a forward-thinking philosophy, prioritising “Our Customers” as the organisation’s core value.

“Re-engineering our processes around customer focus will be a major challenge, but it’s one we’re committed to tackling,” he says.

CEO of Burdekin Shire Council, Matthew Magin. Photo supplied

He’s also focused on driving economic development by supporting local business growth and investing in infrastructure, including roads, water, and industrial land.

Outside of work, Magin looks forward to reconnecting with his personal interests.

“As a Cowboys fan, I’m thrilled to be back for the games, and spending time with my

five grandchildren is a priority,” he shares, reflecting on the balance he hopes to achieve in both his professional and personal life.

Magin’s return to the Burdekin signals a new chapter for the Shire, with a leader whose expertise, commitment, and deep connection to the region promise to drive meaningful progress.

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Selectability Joins The Blue Tree Project

o you ever wish you could get hands-on help with things you’re not sure how to do? While online resources like Google and YouTube are helpful, nothing compares to learning from real people in a community setting. It creates a sense of belonging and accomplishment that enriches our lives.

Staff and clients from Selectability next to the blue tree: Miranda Kneubuhler, Emma McBride, Alina Forse, Lauren Mummery and Nikita Pedron. Photo Credit: Miah Lampard

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electability, a community-based non-profit, has joined forces with the Blue Tree Project to promote mental wellbeing and encourage open conversations on mental health within the community.

Inspired by the project’s mission to spread mental health awareness, Selectability was initially approached by Stardust Drive-In, whose team suggested collaborating.

Embracing the opportunity, Selectability eagerly agreed, recognising the potential impact of the project in reaching diverse community members.

The Blue Tree Project’s concept is simple yet powerful: painting trees blue to serve as conversation starters about mental health. The initiative’s visual impact has drawn significant attention in the community, often prompting curious visitors to ask about the project’s purpose.

“It’s such a visual thing in a community space,” Bryn Hicks, Selectability Regional Director explained.

“People come in asking what it’s about, and indirectly, we’re reaching the right person just by having it there.”

The project has resonated strongly with residents and stakeholders. Selectability’s consumers and staff, particularly, feel proud to be

part of a project that supports them and their community. The initiative also reaches individuals who may not typically seek information on mental health topics, such as farmers and truck drivers, enabling important conversations to take place among groups often outside mainstream mental health discussions.

One of the unique aspects of the Blue Tree Project is its simplicity and community-focused approach. By situating these blue trees in widely frequented areas, the project becomes accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds—children, adults, and seniors alike. “A conversation saves a life,” Bryn emphasises, noting the life-saving power of open dialogue.

Looking ahead, Selectability is exploring additional community projects to expand their mental health impact. While details are still being finalised and funding applications are underway, there are promising opportunities on the horizon.

Selectability also reminds the community of their open-door policy. Community members are encouraged to drop by their offices Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm, for resources, support, or simply to learn more about their services. Through the Blue Tree Project and beyond, Selectability remains dedicated to fostering an environment where mental health conversations can thrive.

In our recent discussions with the tradies working at the Neighbourhood Centre, we explored the topic of life skills—how they’re learned, who can share knowledge, and what skills our community could learn together. It’s easy to overlook the everyday skills we picked up as children from our families. However, not everyone has had those experiences, and in today’s fast-paced world, where both parents often work, essential life skills can be overlooked.

Let’s face it—growing up and taking care of ourselves can be challenging!

At the Neighbourhood Centre, we are committed to fostering practical life skills learning through regular community workshops. We believe in the power of collaboration with the Burdekin community, and to bring this idea to life, we need your insights, suggestions, and participation.

Join us for our community chat sessions on:

via Facebook, email, or phone.

We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts on what skills you’d like to learn or any knowledge you’d love to share with others. We’re also eager to partner with local businesses, organisations, and clubs to make this a truly inclusive community effort.

During our conversations several suggestions emerged: - Preparing to leave home (cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene) - Basic car maintenance - Simple home repairs - Introductory sewing skills - Budget-friendly cooking - Tips on using a BBQ and sharing recipes - Basic first aid training - Support for single parents and their children - Freezer meal preparation - Home organisation strategies - Parenting advice (new and experienced parents) The list goes on, and it can only grow with your input!

- Tuesday, November 12th, from 6 PM to 7 PM

We envision these engaging workshops as ongoing community events, helping us all learn and grow together.

- Thursday, November 14th, from 2 PM to 3 PM

Let’s put the UNITY back in COMMUNITY!

These sessions will be held at 40 Chippendale Street, AYR.

Until next time,

If you can’t attend either session, don’t worry! You can reach out to us

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Meet Radio Host Tony Goddard

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adio host Tony Goddard, who began his broadcasting journey on September 5, 2001, has long captivated audiences with his eclectic mix of music and informative content. Initially drawn to radio through his work in policing, Tony launched his career with a segment called “On the Beat,” which combined music with valuable police information on topics like property protection, traffic laws, and personal safety. This unique blend resonated with listeners, setting the stage for his future as a popular on-air personality.

In 2005, Tony transitioned to hosting a Saturday morning show, shifting his focus to music from the 1970s and 1980s, peppered with a touch of humour. “I have a fair few listeners from South East Queensland and the Northern Rivers of New South Wales,” he shared, adding that his reach

even extends internationally, with occasional listeners tuning in from Germany and Sweden. Remarkably, all his shows are broadcast live, adding an authentic, dynamic touch to each episode.

When it comes to musical influences, Tony’s tastes are rooted in classic rock. “I love The Eagles, Queen, and Creedence Clearwater Revival,” he says, noting that the bands of his youth have left an indelible mark on his career. His shows frequently feature these timeless hits, creating a nostalgic atmosphere that resonates with listeners.

Tony’s most memorable on-air moment involves an interview with an opposition minister for police, a non-political conversation that sparked political feedback.

He’s also had the opportunity to interview sports figures, including rugby league players and referees. These interviews, he

reflects, not only entertain but also provide listeners with insights into the sports world.

volved. You might find you enjoy it, working with a reasonable mob of people here.”

Preparation for a live show have evolved over the years for Tony, who once relied on a library of CDs but now uses a USB for his hour-long broadcasts. For those considering a career in radio, he encourages volunteering: “It’s good for anyone who wishes to become in- Tony Goddard is on the desk. Photo Credit: Miah Lampard

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Rural Life Weekly Production Figures Burdekin region mills Week 21, ending 2 November 2024 Cane crushed Invicta Pioneer Kalamia Inkerman Burdekin CCS Invicta Pioneer Kalamia Inkerman Burdekin

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129,375 71,423 52,900 75,428 329,125

2,355,824 1,113,926 1,249,109 1,403,329 6,122,187

14.86 14.79 13.76 14.54 14.59

14.36 14.34 13.89 14.10 14.20

Thank You For Your Marketing Nomination Simon Hood - Wilmar Manager Grower Marketing Wilmar’s Burdekin Grower Marketing consultants, from left, Owen Richards, Meghan Wilson and Fiona Villis.

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ctober is always a busy month the grower marketing calThanks for choosing on Wilmar Weekly variety performance for region endar with the closing off of Variety % CCS Variety % CCS marketing nominations for the season Q240 57% 14.82 Q208 9% 14.67 Q183 11% 15.68 Simon WSRA17 Hood 5% 13.76 ahead.

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With the dust now settled, we have Wilmar Manager Grower Marketing

registered a pleasing increase in the number of growers and GEI tonnes Firstly, thank you to allnominated who have entrusted with your GEI marketing nomination for the 2024 season. through to Wilmarus Grower Marketing across our four milling reThe season-to-date total is now 6.12M tonnes, which gions.

The Burdekin mills processed just under 330,000 tonnes of cane for the week which is below budget due mainly to cleaning intermissions at Invicta and Inkerman and some extended unplanned stops at Kalamia and Pioneer.

For many, this decision was made a long time ago when the 2024 season opened for pricing in July A common theme with growers who 2021.

The average weekly CCS was 14.59, which is increasing with nominated us is the financial benefits

represents 75% of the Burdekin region’s crop forecast of 8.20M tonnes.

the hot dry conditions.

Wilmar has delivered over the last few seasons.

Otherthe positive commentary from growthe worry to watch At that time, target prices where trading sub $400/t and thought of $800/t for sugar wasofahaving dream.

At the marers relates to the work done by our local ket on a day-to-day basis.

Production Pool Remember to always use yourthe train brain and give to time of way writing, weThe have seen aRisk high of continues $840/t trade forMarketing 2024 season, with hopefully the ofpromise ofAdditionally, Grower consultants.

Most of the concept having access to the pool trains at road crossings. to outperform the Harvest Pool, and more to come. the team have direct agricultural backmanager on a quarterly basis through a the Allocation Account is adding a sigJohn Tait grounds, so have an affinity with the webinar format, provides further edunificant premium to the forward price Cane Supply Manager challenges growers face each day.

Their cation around price risk management.

Burdekin Region that growersrise lockover in through The reasons for the dramatic the the lastTarget yearswillingness are welltodocumented in on thea persistent deficit of go over and above price mechanism.

In October, we also initiated a compreand their passion to see supply against demand and the consequent runningpersonal down level, of global stocks.

We will continue to work hard to max- our growers succeed financially, means hensive survey of our grower suppliers. imise that premium as, being a large very few growers choose to leave Wil- It’s been a while since we’ve reached out to growers seeking direct feedback Our current average hedge rate forit Target price growers in the ’24 season is just under $600 with grower ourselves, has a direct impact mar marketing. about our Grower offering our financial return. tonnes priced. This provides a significant underwriting ofMarketing approximately 40 per on cent of committed nextThe survey is Another pleasing result was the interest and the broader business. shown in our Managedunexpectedly.

Pool Plus. open until next Friday (15 November). year’s production and a big buffer for growers if prices were tonew collapse The launch of this product for the 2025 Please contact your local grower marseason was in direct response to feed- keting consultant if you have not reNevertheless, it is hard to avoid sellers regret when back the regarding market sugar moves so dramatically.

We have lots priceup volatility. ceived an email invitation to complete the survey. of conversations with growers who feel like they have lost money by selling too early.

In simple terms As you know, the last 24 months have seen some big swings in sugar pric- Again, thank you to all growers who there is a loss, as in an opportunity loss. es. Many growers who like the control chose Wilmar to manage their GEI of forward pricing are fatigued by the price exposure for the 2025 season.

With perfect knowledge we would all be unhedged and waiting forBy someone ringOur theteam bell, the market gyrations. laying off to some willnotifying work hard to ensure your of that control into the Managed Pool trust is repaid. top of the market was here! However, we operate in the space of imperfect knowledge.

Plus, they get the benefit of having lonContributed with thanks to Simon Hood ger-term price management without Wilmar Manager Grower Marketing The highest CCS, of 17.7, was from rakes of Q183 2R in the Jardine (Pioneer) and Mulgrave (Invicta) productivity districts.

Cane growers need to think in risk management terms and not trading terms whereby margin management is the ultimate goal. It is not about picking the high of the market; it is about taking control of your income and making decisions that are right for your business. All of us have a different appetite for risk and therefor there is not PRICE a one size CALL 07 4783 5577 FOR A GREAT ONfits all when it comes to pricing sugar.

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For those of you who entrust us to price your GEI Sugar through the Production Risk Pool we dedicate significant resources aiming to maximise returns. Our Production Risk Pool has outperformed QSL’s Harvest Pool for five years running (see graph).

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By Angelo Licciardello, QCAR Burdekin District Manager

t has been an interesting and diverse two weeks to say the least. The last fortnight has seen quite a range of activities being undertaken by the team at QCAR.

Week 19-20 Crush: The first week after the rain event on the 13 October caused some disruptions to harvesting and crushing, and then the quality of cane material caused its own issues.

Reviews are currently being undertaken into: • Cut to Crush over 24 hours • Delayed bin deliveries • Even a missing bin (which our QCAR admin team found) CCS, Purity, Suspense Cane – these words are now becoming important in my dayto-day work life.

On a personal note, I took the opportunity offered by the Burdekin Cane Audit Service (BCAS) on the 22 October. The presentation and tour demonstrated there is a high level of accuracy required. Many checks are completed by auditors along the way to validate grower results. Thanks to Barb Colls and the BCAS team.

Our touring group also were taken through the mill by Operations Manager, Robert Borg, and we saw the mill in full operation observing how local sugarcane is transformed into raw sugar. The event is a credit to all the staff at Inkerman.

Caption: Growers observe the BCAS Workplace Coordinator demonstrate a Pol reading for sucrose in the Inkerman Mill laboratory. From left – Sue Wright, Angelo Licciardello, Shaun Betteridge, Dylan Betteridge, Kylie Sibson and Glenda Pola Milling Update: When you consider the age of these factories it is quite remarkable that they do what they do. The concern is: • Do we take our sugar industry for granted?

• How do we improve efficiency at mill-

Angelo Licciardello, QCAR Burdekin District Manager and David Paine, P & K Farm Manager

ing and harvesting?

• Can we improve productivity per hectare?

• Can we grow more hectares?

Need many collaborators to get a positive change.

P & K Farm Update: • has been fully harvested – 2,955 tonnes • mother plot - destroyed with rotary hoe • ratoons – trash incorporator cultivation

Growers observe the BCAS Workplace Coordinator demonstrate a Pol reading for sucrose in the Inkerman Mill laboratory. From left – Sue Wright, Angelo Licciardello, Shaun Betteridge, Dylan Betteridge, Kylie Sibson and Glenda Pola

• irrigation can now begin on plant cane QCAR Connections: • Kelli Dabelstein – Northern Insurance Solutions • Clark Grogan – Rabobank • Troy Williams & Judy Betteridge – Lowes Petroleum

Upcoming Events: • National Agriculture Day, 15 November • GRDC Grains Research Update, 26 November, Ayr Showgrounds • Embracing Agriculture Digital Workshop, 27 November, Bowen Tafe College ANGELO’S AGRONOMIC TIP: Late

application of nitrogen on our last cut ratoons? With the wet season not far away are nitrogen inhibitors being considered?

Enpower and N Protect will ensure we get the most out of our N applications.

QCAR Burdekin District Manager Angelo Licciardello can be contacted on 0437 401 837 or email angelo.licciardello@qcar.org. au or QCAR Head Office 4783 2111.

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National Rural Health Month: Time To Spotlight Rural Health

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time to celebrate and a time for action! November is National Rural Health Month and it’s time to spotlight rural communities and health care.

Throughout November, the National Rural Health Alliance is excited to share rural healthcare stories and highlight the success stories of rural healthcare champions. We will also draw attention to the myriad of issues faced by rural, regional and remote communities in Australia when trying to access health care.

“We all know that Australia’s rural, regional and remote communities experience

National Rural Health Alliance Chief Executive Susi Tegen

poorer health outcomes compared to their urban counterparts,” said the Alliance Chief Executive Susi Tegen.

“National Rural Health Month highlights health sector stakeholders who are working towards tangible and sustainable healthcare solutions for rural Australians.”

“On average, a person living in rural Australia receives $848 less in healthcare funding each year, which equates to a $6.55 billion underspend across the country. This is despite rural industries generating about 80 per cent of Australia’s exports and providing about 90 per cent of the fresh food in our markets,” she said.

Rural people experience a triple health disadvantage: poorer circumstances in terms of social determinants of health, a lack of service availability, and higher costs of access and delivery, all resulting in poor health outcomes.

“Rural communities are amazingly resilient and innovative in their solutions to overcome healthcare challenges. As such, National Rural Health Month is also a time to reflect on their achievements that help bring positive changes.

Keep your eye on the Alliance’s social media accounts and the hashtag #NationalRuralHealthMonth and #NRHM24

throughout November for day-to-day stories of rural Australians and their healthcare journeys.

The National Rural Health Alliance (the Alliance) comprises 53 national organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the over 7 million people in rural and remote Australia. Our diverse membership includes representation from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health sector, health professional organisations, health service providers, health educators and students.

Reeling In The Right Gear At Intersport and Compleat Angler

Shania Nucifora, Brett Eathorne and Bernadette Dal Ponte, some of the team at Intersport. Photo credit: Miah Lampard

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ntersport and Compleat Angler continues to be a go-to spot for sports and fishing fans in the region, catering to a wide array of needs and trends. Football, basketball, netball, and soccer remain popular choices, with the “hottest” sport shifting each year and often aligning with school seasons. This seasonal change keeps the store busy as locals gear up for their favourite sports, whether they’re experienced players or new to the game.

Fishing trends are also evolving, with lures taking the spotlight – especially soft plastics like Zerek and Samaki Prawns. These lures have gained popularity for their lifelike appearance and versatility, making them appealing for many anglers. Electric reels are another big seller, especially with reef fishers who appreciate the power and convenience these reels offer when fishing in deeper waters.

Intersport and Compleat Angler plays an active role in the local sports and fishing community, proudly sponsoring many clubs in the area and contributing to fundraising events. With most seasons wrapping up, the team is preparing for the year ahead, ensuring local clubs have the gear

they need to succeed.

What makes Intersport and Compleat Angler truly stand out is its exclusive range of brands, including Yeti and Crocs, as well as a range of outdoor essentials like ammunition, shooting accessories, and compound bows. With such a diverse inventory, the store has something for everyone, from avid anglers to sports fans and outdoor enthusiasts.

For those just getting started, the team offers practical advice. For newcomers to sports, a quality pair of shoes is a great investment – they can make a big difference in comfort and performance. Beginners in fishing are encouraged to start simple; there’s no need to overspend at first, as you can get everything you need to start without breaking the bank. And, as they say, “Once you start catching fish, you’ll be hooked!”

The team prides itself on helping customers find the right fit by taking the time to understand their needs. This dedication has made Intersport and Compleat Angler a trusted name in the local sports and fishing scene.

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Be Mosquito Safe This Summer

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he Burdekin Shire Council is addressing residents’ concerns over the recent surge in mosquito populations impacting most of the region. This spike follows recent rain events and tides exceeding 3.5 metres, conditions that create optimal breeding grounds for mosquitoes as water seeps into salt flats and other normally dry areas.

control efforts, or advice on dealing with the current infestation, Burdekin Shire Council’s Customer Service Centre is available at (07) 4783 9800 or by visiting burdekin.qld.gov.au.

Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort highlighted the Council’s proactive approach through its ongoing mosquito monitoring and treatment program. This program focuses on targeting mosquito larvae to reduce adult populations before they spread, ensuring the safety and comfort of residents in public spaces.

• Apply insect repellent - use an effective insect repellent on exposed skin,

“Our teams are working hard to reduce mosquito larvae around public areas using barrier treatments, helping protect residents and families who visit our outdoor facilities,” Mayor Dalle Cort said.

“Most of the mosquitoes currently affecting the Burdekin are salt marsh mosquitoes, a species that can travel up to 50 kilometres on prevailing winds. These mosquitoes have a lifespan of around 14 days and rely on saltwater conditions to breed.”

The Council also encourages residents to adopt protective measures at home, including applying insect repellents, wearing long-sleeved clothing, and considering barrier treatments around properties.

Local suppliers, such as Nutrien Ag Solutions, Burdekin Growers, and Elders, offer barrier treatment products suitable for home use, while pest control services provide custom solutions for household mosquito management.

How To Avoid Mosquito Bites • Cover up - wear loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing and covered footwear.

• Stop mosquitoes from getting inside, cover doors and windows with insect screens.

Clean up around your home Reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home by: • regularly emptying and wiping out any items that hold water, such as buckets and old tyres • ensuring rainwater tanks are sealed and inlet and outlet pipes are screened • draining water from or filling in pools of water in the yard • keeping your lawns mowed • killing adult mosquitoes with flying insect and surface sprays. Read and follow all directions and precautions on the product label.

Information sourced from Queensland Government website.

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Thursday November 7th 2024

Get Ready For An Unforgettable Home Hill Harvest

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he 2024 Queensland Country Bank Home Hill Harvest Festival will ignite the streets of Home Hill with festivities and joy this weekend for one of the most exciting community celebrations of the year - packed with new features and cherished favourites that promise fun for all ages. With a new start time of 3pm families with young children can now enjoy the festivities of the Street Party earlier in the day, with the Grand Parade scheduled for 5pm this Saturday, 9 November.

A new addition to this year’s lineup is the Kids Corner, a dedicated space designed for the youngest festivalgoers. The Kids Corner will be filled with exciting rides, delicious food options, and plenty of seating, creating a relaxing and family-friendly atmosphere that lets parents and children alike enjoy every moment of the festival.

This year’s festival will feature over 25 diverse stalls, offering something for everyone. From a variety of food choices - including vegan and gluten-free options - to information booths, light-up toys, and a petting zoo, there’s no shortage of things to explore. With more rides than ever before, the festival will be brimming with activities to keep the excitement going all day long.

gaging performances. The Burdekin Brass Band will return to fill the air with lively music, while local favourite Leeroy Chung will take the stage, followed by Cade and Mac Geiger to keep the energy high well into the evening. The entertainment promises to make the festival a true showcase of community talent and musical enjoyment.

The highlight of the evening, the Grand Parade, will kick off at 5pm, featuring creative and colourful floats from the seven Home Hill Harvest Festival Queens, local schools, businesses, and community clubs. With so many participants, the parade is sure to be a vibrant and captivating display that will bring the community together in celebration.

The 2024 Queensland Country Bank Home Hill Harvest Festival promises to be an event overflowing with joy, community spirit, and unforgettable memories. Bring your family, enjoy the food and entertainment, and immerse yourself in an evening filled with festive cheer.

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The entertainment lineup is also set to impress, featuring local talent and en-

All smiles from Simply Dance’s 2023 Home Hill Harvest Festival float!

Leading the way with a tractor in the 2023 Grand Parade was the Home Hill Community Bowls Club.

Members from the Burdekin BMX Club Inc cycled along in the 2023 Grand Parade

Shae Munro, Claudia Pavone, Charlotte Agius and Tia Sorohan dazzled on the Deb of the Year float in the 2022 Grand Parad

2022 Burdekin Netball Association Queen, Alix Leckenby dazzling in the 2022 Grand Parade

Home Hill State High School students walking in last year’s Home Hill Harvest Festival Grand Parade

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T Members of the Burdekin Brass Band ready to treat the community to their talents in the 2023 Grand Parade

he Burdekin Shire Council is thrilled to announce Bendigo Community Bank Home Hill and Ayr as the major sponsor and naming rights partner for the highly anticipated 2024 Christmas Carols event. Set to bring festive cheer to the community, this year’s celebration will take place on Sunday, 8 December 2024, at Home Hill State High School.

Senior Branch Manager Chantel Michielin from Bendigo Community Bank Home Hill and Ayr expressed her excitement about this new partnership. “We are excited to be a part of the community Christmas Carols this year,” she said. “Our bank is dedicated to giving back to the community, and we believe this event is a wonderful way to spread joy and bring people together.”

Members of the Home Hill Choral Society ready to shine in the 2021 Grand Parade

The 2024 Christmas Carols promises an enchanting evening packed with festive activities. Local musicians will take to the stage with lively performances, and the event will also feature a special appearance by Santa Claus, making it a magical experience for children and families. In addition, a spectacular fireworks display

and a variety of food stalls will ensure a memorable night filled with holiday spirit for all ages.

Burdekin Shire Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort shared her enthusiasm for the partnership, saying, “Everyone is looking forward to the end-of-year celebration, where friends, families, and the entire community can come together and enjoy the festive spirit. We would like to thank Community Bank Home Hill and Ayr for their support, which is helping us bring this magical event to life for the community to enjoy.”

Mayor Dalle Cort highlighted the partnership as a significant moment in the region’s tradition, strengthening the bond between community spirit and corporate support. “This exciting partnership marks a milestone in bringing together community spirit and corporate support for one of the region’s most cherished festive events, benefiting everyone.”

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening and join the Burdekin community in celebrating the joy of Christmas on Sunday, 8 December 2024. For further details, please contact Burdekin Shire Council on (07) 4783 9800.

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Thursday November 7th 2024

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alloween night in Ayr brings a thrilling spectacle as one local house transforms into a spooky attraction, drawing crowds of excited trickor-treaters and families. Lit by eerie orange and purple lights, the yard is packed with detailed decorations: from giant spiders crawling over webs to skeletons peeking from the shadows. Ghosts dangle from trees, and a smoke machine casts a misty fog that adds to the suspenseful ambience.

Visitors can hear chilling sound effects echoing, with ghostly moans and creepy laughter enhancing the frightful feel. Kids and adults alike line up in awe, many snapping photos with the intricate displays. The Ayr Lyons Club was there with a sausage sizzle, adding to the occasion. This annual event has become a community favourite, sparking conversations and creating shared memories, as residents embrace the spooky spirit of Halloween and bring a touch of magic to their neighbourhood.

Matt Gudge and Brittany Brennan Trent, Jack, Nettie and Sarah Vettovalli

Macey and Leeson Bevilacqua

Riley and Jaxon Ferguson and Lisa Parison

Natasha, Shane and Mylah Davenport

Mikayla and Liam Roveglia

Pam Ashworth and Aurora Bowen

Mark, Ella and Levi Blackman, Tanya Reading, Olivia Shaw

Jasmine Richards and Damien and Ember Gianni Hayden, Reid and Jack

Pernilla, Chase and Rydah

Paige Stenning and Shae Laidlow

Matilda, Medea, Kiarra, Angelina and Charlie

Bo and Myles Cornford and Mandy Oats

Carissa and Elara Darr

Photo credit: Miah Lampard

D

erby Day at the Home Hill Racecourse drew racing enthusiasts from across the region, marking a memorable day of fashion, excitement, and spirited competition. Held as part of the Home Hill Harvest Festival, the event

offered an exciting line-up of horse races, with punters cheering on their picks and enjoying the thrill of each race.

freshed throughout the day. Fashion was a highlight, with attendees dressing to impress in classic black-and-white Derby Day style, showcasing both traditional and modern racing attire.

The vibrant social scene was complemented by an array of food and drink options, with local vendors keeping everyone re-

Alongside the racing action, the event fea-

tured live music and entertainment, adding to the festive atmosphere. Derby Day 2024 continued to celebrate the long-standing community tradition of the Home Hill Harvest Festival, leaving attendees looking forward to next year’s festivities.

Lisa Gullotta and Joanne Keune

Ray Holyoak, Meimi Morimoto and Phillip Smith

Veronica and Tara

Keith, Marty and Pat

Helen and Ian

Merle and John Prentice, Maddie, Elizabeth and Will Prizeman

Kelly and Lawrence Lampton

Sue Byrnes and Amy Byrnes

Travis Stephens, Jacob Pyott and Brody Stephens

Deana Murray and Peter Murray

Beatrice Rhode and Simone Andreuzzi

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Rebecca and Mackenzie Worland Photo credit: Miah Lampard

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Thursday November 7th 2024

GUIDE

FRIDAY 8 NOVEMBER

SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER

Home Hill Harvest Festival Rotary Gala Ball

Burdekin Machinery Preservationists Open Day

Friday from 6:30pm Indulge in an evening of regal splendour and community sprit at the official 2024 Home Hill Harvest Festival Rotary Gala Ball! Set to ignite the Burdekin Memorial Hall on the evening of Friday 8 November, the community is invited to attend to honour the 2024 Harvest Festival Queens, and witness the crowning of both the Charity and Personality Queens. The night will see attendees enjoy an elegant seated dinner accompanied by amazing entertainment. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Deslie on 0408 822 029.

Burdekin Memorial Hall

Sunday from 9am Located at the Brandon Heritage Precinct, 21-27 Spiller Street, Brandon, the Burdekin Machinery Preservationists have an open day. Witness the power of the working vintage machinery which includes the historic Marshall Colonial Tractor and the Walkers Engine No.1, which is just one of two working air blast fuel injection engines in Australia. Admire the other vintage tractors and stationary engines on display.

Burdekin Heritage Precinct, Brandon

SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER Ready Set Magic Preschool Concert

SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER Home Hill Harvest Festival – Grand Parade & Street Party

Saturday from 5pm Celebrate the sugar industry in Burdekin.

The Home Hill Harvest Festival runs from September to November. The Festival culminates with the Mardi Gras including floats from festival queens, community groups and businesses and ends with a Street Party featuring entertainment, rides, food and activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Sunday from 10am Talented Dancers will ignite the stage at the Burdekin Theatre this November in this exceptional performance. On Sunday 10 November, the youngest members of your family will be treated to an awesome Ready Set Magic Preschool Concert at the Burdekin Theatre from 10am! The concert will take audiences on a magical dance journey through Adventureland where wishes upon stars come true and magic is made with each wonderful dance.

Burdekin Theatre

FRIDAY 22 & SATURDAY 23 NOVEMBER À La Mode

Friday and Saturday 7:30pm Talented Dancers will ignite the stage at the Burdekin Theatre this November in this exceptional performance. Translated from French, À La Mode means “in fashion”, and in keeping with the tone of the performance’s title, the showcase will stage the amazing talents of the Studio’s students, promising this showcase will be one of their best yet! The performances will take place on Friday 22 November and Saturday 23 November.

Burdekin Theatre

SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER Burdekin Christmas Craft Spectacular

Saturday from 9am The community is warmly invited to indulge in the festive spirit at the Burdekin Uniting Church’s wonderful 2024 Burdekin Christmas Craft Specular!

The event is set to dazzle the Burdekin Memorial Hall on Saturday 30 November from 9am to 2pm, and will stand as the second Craft Specular hosted by the Burdekin Uniting Church this year! Come along, and start your Christmas shopping!

Burdekin Memorial Hall

Home Hill

WEDNESDAY 4 DECEMBER

Morning Melodies: Andrews and Bing Christmas Swing Thursday from 11am The Andrews & Bing Christmas Swing joyful, live, melodious Christmas Show is a stroll down memory lane with the beautiful 1940’s bright & engaging Christmas songs of the Andrews Sisters & the one & only “Crooner” himself, alias Bing Crosby. Three dynamic, harmonious, humble divas with their professional band, “The Miller Horns,” igniting the stage!

Clap along to their iconic stylized “Jingle Bells”, listen to the enchanting best-selling song, “White Christmas” and all aboard the Christmas “Chattanooga Choo Choo”.

Burdekin Theatre

THURSDAY 19 DECEMBER Ayr Christmas Street Party The festive season in Ayr is set to be brighter than ever, with the annual Ayr Christmas Street Party scheduled for Thursday, 19th December. The Burdekin Shire Council is calling on local singers, dancers, and performers to fill the streets with holiday cheer. Local eateries are encouraged to join in, with outdoor seating allowing patrons to enjoy the festive atmosphere.

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Wednesday, 20th November, 2024 7.00pm Meeting Start

5/6/1933 - 11/11/2021

Softly in the morning you heard a gentle call, You took the hand God offered you, And quietly left us all.

Forever in our Hearts Miss you everyday

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COLQUHOUN, Hugh Thomas of Brandon.

Passed away peacefully on 1st November, 2024 aged 76 years.

Beloved husband of Coral, Much loved father of Sandra, Mark and Lesley, loving grandfather of Harrison and Tamara, Bryce and Keeley, and Ellara.

Loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle.

A service to celebrate the life of Hugh will commence at 1.30pm today, Thursday, 7th November, at The Uniting Church, Ayr.

GROPER CREEK CARAVAN PARK MANAGEMENT CONTRACT Seeking a suitably experienced and qualified couple to manage Groper Creek Caravan Park. Groper Creek is a long established fishing village situated in the Burdekin Shire and is part of the Burdekin River Delta.

Groper Creek Caravan Park has 48 powered sites, 2 cabins, on site dump point and also contains barbecue shelters/gazebos and ablution facilities which are also available for community use. A kiosk/office is provided for managements use and a managers residence is attached to this building.

The caravan patronage is seasonal and there are no permanent residents.

The successful applicant will be required to:

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a) Have good interpersonal skills and be able to interact professionally and maintain good relations with various guests and visitors to the Groper Creek Caravan Park; b) Have the ability to undertake maintenance of grounds and minor maintenance of equipment and buildings across the Park; c) Have knowledge of Microsoft Excel, receipting, operation of EFTPOS facilities and booking and managing guests at the Park; d) Promote the Caravan Park and the Burdekin including social media contributions; e) Have the understanding and practice of Workplace Health and Safety Laws and Regulations; f) Have a current driver's licence including a Heavy Rigid (HR) class;

K & S WRIGHT

FUNERAL DIRECTORS 40 FOURTEENTH STREET, HOME HILL PHONE 47821270

Kae Ann Smith Late of Ayr Dearly Missed Mother, Sister, Sister-In-Law, Aunty, Cousin & friend to many.

All relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend the Graveside funeral service for Kae which is appointed to commence at 10:30am on Monday 11th November 2024 at the Ayr Lawn Cemetery.

Applicants are invited to enquire or respond in writing to Home Hill Boat Club Inc. to the Commodore at our homehillboatclub@gmail.com email. Contract

remuneration will be discussed only with suitable applicants.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Friday 29th Nov

Enquiries: Groper Ck Caravan Park Kiosk PH 4782 1086

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FRIDAY

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America: Election Night Special.

11.00 Fake Or Fortune? 12.00 News.

1.00 Miniseries: Nolly. 2.00 Plum.

3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 3.30 Long Lost Family. 4.15 Grand Designs NZ. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.

6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Shetland. (M) 9.30 Fisk. (PG) 10.00 Question Everything. 10.35 Hard Quiz. (PG) 11.05 News. 11.20 Grand Designs NZ. 12.05 Long Lost Family. (PG) 12.55 Rage New Music. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Such Was Life. 2.10 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. 3.00 NITV News: Nula.

3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Walking Wartime England.

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

6.30 News. 7.35 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome. 8.30 Castle Secrets.

9.25 Kennedy. 10.15 SBS News. 10.45 The Lesson. 12.20 The Wall: The Chateau Murder. 2.50 Paddington Station 24/7. 3.40 Earth’s Natural Wonders. 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 4.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Dangerous Defence. (2021) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. 2.15 Catch Phrase.

3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Better Homes.

8.30 Growing Home With Jamie Durie: The Countdown Begins.

(PG) 9.30 King Con: Life And Crimes Of Hamish McLaren. (M) 11.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 1.10 Taken. (M) 2.30 Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block.

1.45 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. (PG) 8.40 MOVIE: Angel Has Fallen.

(2019) (MA15+) 11.00 Inside Beverly Hills. (M) 11.50 The First 48. (M) 12.40 Tipping Point.

(PG) 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Skippy. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Postcards.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal.

7.30 Farm To Fork. 8.00 Neighbours.

8.30 Bold. 9.00 Drew Barrymore.

10.00 Judge Judy. 10.30 Top Gear Australia. 11.50 Ent. Tonight. 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud.

1.00 News. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune.

2.30 Lingo. 3.30 News. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Sort Your Life Out. (PG) 8.45 To Be Advised.

9.45 Shark Tank.

10.45 10’s Late News. 11.10 The Project. 12.10 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Shopping.

SATURDAY

6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 News.

12.30 Miniseries: The War Of The Worlds. (M) 1.25 Grantchester. (PG) 2.15 Question Everything. 2.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 3.20 Classic 100 Concert 2024. (PG) 4.55 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG) 5.25 Landline.

5.55 Australian Story. 6.30 Back Roads. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grantchester. (M) 8.20 Vera. (M) 9.50 Plum. (M) 10.40 Countdown To War. 11.30 Rage. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Love Your Garden. 11.00 Ageless Gardens.

12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News.

2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Figure Skating. Grand Prix 3. Highlights.

4.30 Plat Du Tour. 4.40 Ancient Egypt By Train. 5.35 Eyewitness WWII: Invasion Italy. 6.30 News.

7.30 Inside Windsor Castle. 8.25 The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres. 9.15 Treasures Of India With Bettany Hughes. 10.10 So Long, Marianne.

11.05 Paris Paris. 12.05 Hope. 2.15 Significant Other. 3.40 Paddington Station 24/7. 4.30 Peer To Peer.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 11.00 Horse Racing. Five Diamonds Ladies Day and Keith Noud Raceday. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Independence Day: Resurgence. (2016) (M) Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman.

9.55 MOVIE: I, Robot. (2004) (M) 12.10 MOVIE: Trapped Daughter.

(2021) (MA15+) 2.30 Shopping. 4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG)

6.00 Getaway. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 11.00 Horse Racing.

Melbourne Cup Carnival. Stakes Day. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Sully. (2016) (M) 9.30 MOVIE: Plane. (2023) (MA15+) Gerard Butler, Mike Colter, Tony Goldwyn.

11.40 MOVIE: Judas And The Black Messiah. (2021) (MA15+) 2.00 The Incredible Journey. (PG) 2.30 TV Shop. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 I Fish. 8.30 Intrepid Adventures.

9.00 My Market Kitchen. 9.20 Drew Barrymore. 9.50 The Weekly Kick-Off. 10.20 Shark Tank. 11.25 Taskmaster Australia. 12.30 10 Minute Kitchen. 1.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 1.30 Dog Down Under.

2.00 Charming China. 2.30 Buy To Build. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under.

4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Cook With Luke. 5.00 News. 6.30 MOVIE: The Lion King. (1994) 8.30 Cheap Seats. 9.30 Ambulance Australia.

10.45 Ambulance UK. 12.00 Shopping. 5.00 Hour Of Power.

SUNDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News.

12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.45 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. 3.15 Long Lost Family. 4.00 Restoration Australia. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Grand Designs Aust. 7.00 News. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Fisk. 8.30 Plum. 9.25 I Was Actually There. 9.55 You Can’t Ask That. 10.30 You Can’t Ask That.

11.00 Miniseries: Marriage. 12.00 Miniseries: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? 1.00 Rage. 3.05 Australia Remastered. 4.00 Gardening Aust.

5.00 Insiders.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 WorldWatch. 3.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 3.55 Plat Du Tour. 4.00 Motorcycle Racing.

FIM Superbike World Championship.

Round 12. Highlights. 5.00 Plat Du Tour. 5.05 Wonders Of Scotland.

5.35 Eyewitness WWII: Invasion Italy. 6.30 News. 7.30 Pompeii’s Secret Underworld. 8.30 Pompeii’s Secret Underworld. 9.25 What Killed The Roman Empire? 11.05 Pearl Harbor. 12.55 Royal Autopsy. 2.45 Paddington Station 24/7. 3.35 How To Get Fit Fast. 4.30 Peer To Peer.

5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 21. Hobart Hurricanes v Perth Scorchers. 12.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League.

Match 22. Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 News.

7.00 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (PG) 9.00 The British Airways Killer. (M) 11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+) 12.15 The Starter Wife. (M) 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG) 2.00 Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Drive TV. 10.30 Rugby League.

Pacific Championships. Women’s Bowl. Final. 12.45 Rugby League.

Pacific Championships. Women’s Cup. Final. 2.50 Rugby League.

Pacific Championships. Men’s Cup. Final. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 My Way. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. 9.00 60 Minutes. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 See No Evil. 11.30 The First 48. 12.20 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 Destination WA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 My Market Kitchen. 8.30 Roads Less Travelled. 9.00 Loving Gluten Free.

9.30 Key Ingredient. 10.00 Drew Barrymore. 11.00 Dessert Masters.

12.00 Pooches At Play. 12.30 The Yes Experiment. 1.00 Everyday Gourmet.

1.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 8. South East Melbourne Phoenix v Cairns Taipans. 3.30 GCBC. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Luxury Escapes. 5.00 News. 6.00 Sunday Project. 7.00 Dessert Masters. 8.10 The Graham Norton Show. 9.20 FBI. 10.20 FBI: International. 11.10 Sunday Project.

12.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

MONDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Vera.

2.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 3.30 Long Lost Family. 4.15 Grand Designs NZ. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News.

7.30 7.30. 8.00 Aust Story. 8.30 The Space Shuttle That Fell To Earth. 9.30 Media Watch. 9.45 Q+A. 10.50 News. 11.05 The Business.

11.20 Planet America: Election Night Special. 12.20 Louis Theroux Interviews... 1.05 Grand Designs NZ. 1.50 Long Lost Family. 2.40 Rage.

3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 2.05 Such Was Life. 2.20 Dylan Alcott: Sir Peter Cosgrove.

2.55 Fallen: A Tragic Story Of The Unnamed. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Walking Wartime England. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Into South America With Nick Knowles. 8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 9.25 Buzzcocks.

10.45 SBS News. 11.15 A Criminal Affair. 12.55 Pray For Blood. 1.45 Pray For Blood. 2.45 Paddington Station 24/7. 3.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Taken Again. (2023) 2.00 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News.

5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.10 Twisted Twins? (M) 10.10 S.W.A.T. (M) 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Lopez Vs. Lopez.

(PG) 12.10 Miniseries: Deadline Gallipoli. (MA15+) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block.

2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point.

4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 Murder Down Under: Bodies In The Barrels.

9.30 A Killer Makes A Call. (M) 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+) 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG) 12.40 Pointless. (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 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal.

7.30 Farm To Fork. 8.00 Neighbours.

8.30 Bold. 9.00 Drew Barrymore.

10.00 Judge Judy. 10.30 Dessert Masters. 11.40 Ent. Tonight. 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud.

1.00 News. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune.

2.30 Lingo. 3.30 News. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Dessert Masters. (PG) 8.40 Matlock. (PG) 9.40 Five Bedrooms. (M) 10.40 News. 11.05 MTV EMAs. 1.05 The Project. 2.05 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Miriam Margolyes Impossibly Australian. 2.00 Brush With Fame.

2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 3.30 Long Lost Family. 4.15 Grand Designs NZ. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads.

8.30 Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line.

10.15 Kitchen Cabinet. 10.40 News.

10.55 The Business. 11.15 The Space Shuttle That Fell To Earth. 12.15 Q+A. 1.15 Media Watch. 1.30 Grand Designs NZ. 2.15 Long Lost Family.

3.00 Rage. 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 2.05 48 Hours To Victory.

3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap.

3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Walking Wartime England.

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

6.30 News. 7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 8.00 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 8.30 The Zelensky Story. 9.30 Greatest Train Journeys From Above. 10.20 SBS News. 10.50 Babylon Berlin. 1.05 Son Of. 2.00 Son Of. 2.50 Paddington Station 24/7. 3.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 TBA. 1.40 Border Security: Int. (PG) 2.10 Catch Phrase. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit.

(M) 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Air Crash Investigations. (PG) 12.30 Your Money & Your Life. 1.00 Travel Oz. (PG) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: A Honeymoon To Remember. (2021) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Travel Guides. (PG) 8.30 The Grand Tour. (M) 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 Resto My Ride Australia. (PG) 11.30 Transplant. 12.20 Tipping Point. 1.10 Our State On A Plate. 1.35 TV Shop.

2.30 Garden Gurus. 3.00 TV Shop.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory.

4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal.

7.30 Farm To Fork. 8.00 Neighbours.

8.30 Bold. 9.00 Drew Barrymore.

10.00 Judge Judy. 10.30 Dessert Masters. 11.40 Ent. Tonight. 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud.

1.00 News. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune.

2.30 Lingo. 3.30 News. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia.

(PG) 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (M) 9.40 Law & Order: SVU. 10.40 News.

11.05 The Project. 12.05 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.35 Media Watch. 2.00 Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 3.30 Long Lost Family. 4.15 Grand Designs NZ. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News.

7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Question Everything. 9.05 Fisk. 9.35 Planet America. 10.05 Spicks And Specks. 10.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.15 News. 11.30 The Business.

11.50 Mother And Son. 12.20 Mother And Son. 12.50 Grand Designs NZ. 1.35 Killing Eve. 2.20 Long Lost Family. 3.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Grand Designs Aust. 2.00 Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 3.30 Long Lost Family. 4.15 Grand Designs NZ. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Grand Designs Aust. 9.00 Long Lost Family. 9.45 Fake Or Fortune? 10.45 News. 11.00 The Business. 11.15 Grand Designs NZ. 12.05 Killing Eve. 12.45 Long Lost Family. 1.35 Rage. 3.30 Magic And The Brain – The Science Of Illusion: A Catalyst Special. 4.30 Gardening Aust. 5.30 7.30.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 48 Hours To Victory. 2.55 Railway Journeys UK. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The Supervet.

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

6.30 News. 7.35 Michael Mosley: Wonders Of The Human Body. 8.30 The Jury: Death On The Staircase.

9.35 The Old Man. 10.30 SBS News.

11.00 Desperate Measures. 12.40 Miniseries: Holding. 2.30 Paddington Station 24/7. 3.15 The Autistic Gardener. 4.10 Peer To Peer. 4.40 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 2.05 48 Hours To Victory.

3.00 Plat Du Tour. 3.10 Railway Vietnam. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The Supervet. 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Going Places. 8.30 Japan: World’s Most Punctual Train. 9.25 Paris Has Fallen. 10.20 SBS News. 10.50 Miniseries: The Typist. 11.55 Faking Hitler. 2.40 Paddington Station 24/7.

3.30 The Autistic Gardener. 4.25 Peer To Peer. 4.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 TBA. 1.30 Border Security: Int. 2.00 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News.

5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) 8.30 The Big Trip. (PG) 9.45 First Dates UK. (M) 10.50 The Latest: Seven News. 11.20 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PG) 12.20 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+) 2.30 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Hidden Family Secrets. (2021) 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. 2.30 Border Security: Int. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 8.00 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+) 9.30 Body In The Bin: Murder Of Louise Kam. (M) 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 What The Killer Did Next. (M) 12.00 Magnum P.I. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Heart Of The Manor. (2021) 2.00 Pointless.

3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG) 8.30 Listing Melbourne.

10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (M) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 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 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 1.00 My Way. 1.30 Getaway. 2.00 Pointless.

3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News.

7.00 ACA. 7.30 RPA. (PG) 8.30 Emergency. (M) 9.30 A+E After Dark. (M) 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Casualty 24/7. (M) 11.50 Resident Alien. 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal.

7.30 Farm To Fork. 8.00 Neighbours.

8.30 Bold. 9.00 Drew Barrymore.

10.00 Judge Judy. 10.30 Taskmaster Australia. 11.40 Ent. Tonight. 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud.

1.00 News. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune.

2.30 Lingo. 3.30 News. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Shark Tank. (PG) 8.40 NCIS. (M) 9.40 NCIS: Origins.

10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. 12.05 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal.

7.30 Farm To Fork. 8.00 Neighbours.

8.30 Bold. 9.00 Drew Barrymore.

10.00 Judge Judy. 10.30 Shark Tank.

11.40 Ent. Tonight. 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 News.

2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo.

3.30 News. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.00 Soccer.

AFC 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Third round. Australia v Saudi Arabia.

9.30 The Cheap Seats. (M) 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. 12.00 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY

ABC TV

TUESDAY

WEEKLY TV GUIDE

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

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7.35pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. (R) 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? (R) 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. (PG) 8.55 Robot Wars. (R) 9.55 Doctor Who. (PG, R) 10.40 Merlin. (PG, R) 11.25 Fresh Off The Boat.

11.50 Speechless. (PG, R) 12.10am Good Game Spawn Point. (R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific: Galapagos. (PG, R) 8.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 10.30 I Escaped To The Country. (R) 11.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 12.30 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (M, R)

6.00pm To Be Advised.

8.15 Movie: Men In Black.

(1997) (R) Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith.

10.15 Movie: Underworld: Awakening. (2012) (MA15+, R) 12.00 Storage Wars.

(PG, R) 12.30 American Restoration. (PG, R) 1.00 American Pickers.

(PG, R) 2.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

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

(R) 7.30 Antiques Downunder.

8.30 Movie: The Time Traveller’s Wife. (2009) (M, R) 10.40 Movie: Life, Itself.

(2018) (MA15+, R) 1.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 FBI. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M, R) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 11.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 11.30 Impractical Jokers.

(M, R) 12.00 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 12.30 Home Shopping.

(R)

5.50pm Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. (PG, R) 6.20 Lost Gold Of World War II. (PG, R) 7.05 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 A League Of Their Own Road Trip: SE Asia.

10.20 Homeland.

(MA15+, R) 12.25 The Doll Factory.

(M, R)

FRIDAY

7.30pm Teenage Boss: Next Level.

8.00 The Crystal Maze.

(PG, R) 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat.

(PG, R) 9.30 Speechless. (PG, R) 9.50 Officially Amazing.

(PG) 10.20 Dragon Ball Super.

(PG, R) 10.40 Crazy Fun Park.

(PG, R)

6.00pm Dog Patrol. (PG) 6.30 The Highland Vet. (PG, R) 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R) 12.30 My Greek Odyssey.

(PG, R) 1.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

6.00pm Football. AFL Women’s. Finals.

8.15 Movie: Robin Hood.

(2018) (M, R) Taron Egerton, Jamie Foxx, Ben Mendelsohn.

10.30 Movie: Baby Driver.

(2017) (MA15+, R) Ansel Elgort.

12.50 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 1.50 Storage Wars. (M)

5.30pm Movie: Separate Tables. (1958) (PG, R) Deborah Kerr.

7.30 Movie: You’ve Got Mail. (1998) (PG, R) Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan.

9.55 Movie: Music & Lyrics. (2007) (PG, R) Hugh Grant.

12.05 Movie: The Reptile.

(1966) (M, R) 2.00 Movie: The Happiest Days Of Your Life. (1950) (G, R)

6.00pm Football Tonight.

6.35 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 4. Adelaide United v Western United.

9.00 NCIS. (M, R) 10.50 Bull. (PG, R) 1.45 48 Hours. (M, R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping.

(R)

6.05pm The Future With Hannah Fry. (R) 6.35 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life. (PG) 7.35 Impossible Engineering. (R) 8.30 Great Australian Concerts: Tina Arena.

(M) 9.35 Great Australian Concerts: The Angels.

(M) 10.40 Fighter Pilot: The Real Top Gun. (PG, R)

SATURDAY

7.30pm Movie: The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants. (2005) (PG, R) Amber Tamblyn.

9.25 Fresh Off The Boat.

(PG, R) 10.05 Speechless. (PG, R) 10.30 Doctor Who. (PG, R) 11.15 How To Paint The Mona Lisa. (R) 12.10am Malory Towers.

(R) 1.20 Slugterra. (R) 1.45 Operation Ouch! (R)

6.00pm Greatest Escapes To The Country. (R) 6.45 Escape To The Country. (R) 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys.

(M, R) 8.30 Miniseries: Manhunt: The Night Stalker. (M, R) 10.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys.

(PG, R)

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

(PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Ford V Ferrari. (2019) (M, R) 11.40 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line.

(PG, R)

5.00pm Rugby League.

Pacific Championships.

Men’s Bowl. Final.

7.15 Pacific Championship: Men’s Bowl – Final PostMatch.

7.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Outbreak.

(1995) (M, R) 11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+, R) 12.00 Movie: Family Life.

(1971) (M, R)

5.30pm Shark Tank. (R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Bull. (M, R) 1.05 48 Hours. (M, R) 2.00 Diagnosis Murder.

(M, R)

5.30pm Movie: The Lion King. (1994) (G, R) Matthew Broderick.

7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 12.30 South Park.

(MA15+, R)

6.05pm Big Zuu’s 12 Dishes In 12 Hours.

6.40 Mysteries From Above: Giants. (PG) 7.35 Abandoned Engineering: Rock ‘N’ Roll Island. (M) 8.30 Disaster Autopsy.

(M) 9.25 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+) 11.35 Hoarders. (M, R) 1.15 Movie: Code Of The Freaks. (2020) (MA15+, R)

SUNDAY

7.35pm Little Lunch. (R) 7.50 Operation Ouch! (R) 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. (R) 8.55 Teenage Boss: Next Level. (R) 9.25 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 9.55 Doctor Who. (PG, R) 10.50 Merlin. (PG, R) 11.35 Fresh Off The Boat.

11.55 Speechless. (PG, R) 12.20am Malory Towers.

(R) 1.10 Holly Hobbie. (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 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R) 11.50 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 12.50 Bargain Hunt. (R) 2.00 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (M, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. (M) 8.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. (PG) 9.30 Bamazon. (M) 10.30 Jade Fever. (M, R) 11.30 Mountain Men. (PG) 12.30 American Restoration. (PG, R) 1.00 American Pickers.

(PG, R)

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

(R) 7.30 Death In Paradise.

(M, R) 8.40 The Good Karma Hospital. (PG, R) 9.40 Agatha Raisin. (M, R) 10.40 Law & Order: Organized Crime.

(MA15+, R) 11.40 The Reserve. (PG, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Matlock. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 FBI. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 8.30 MTV EMAs. 10.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 11.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 11.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers.

(M, R)

5.55pm The Fast History Of Toys. (PG, R) 6.20 Lost Gold Of World War II. (PG, R) 7.05 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Theatres Of War. 10.05 The Weekly Football Wrap.

10.35 The Jury: Death On The Staircase. (M, R) 11.45 Rob & Romesh Vs. (M)

MONDAY

7.35pm Little Lunch. (R) 7.50 Operation Ouch! (R) 8.25 Deadly 60. (R) 8.55 Whale With Steve Backshall: Ocean Voyagers. (PG, R) 9.45 Doctor Who. (PG, R) 10.50 Merlin. (PG, R) 11.30 Fresh Off The Boat.

(PG) 11.55 Speechless. (PG, R) 12.15am Good Game Spawn Point. (R) 1.00 Rage. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Call The Midwife.

(PG, R) 8.30 Inspector George Gently. (M, R) 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R) 11.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 12.30 Inspector George Gently. (M, R)

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

(PG, R) 9.30 Big Rig Bounty Hunters. (M) 10.30 Deadliest Roads.

(PG, R) 11.30 Ice Road Truckers.

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

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

(R) 7.30 New Tricks. (M, R) 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 9.40 Whitstable Pearl.

(M, R) 10.40 Forensics: Catching The Killer.

(MA15+, R) 11.40 The First 48. (M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 FBI. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 11.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 11.30 Impractical Jokers.

(M, R) 12.00 Entertainment Tonight. (R)

5.55pm The Fast History Of Toys. (PG, R) 6.20 Lost Gold Of World War II. (PG, R) 7.05 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Hoarders.

10.05 The Dyatlov Pass Incident. (M, R) 10.50 Bloodlands.

(MA15+, R) 11.55 Hong Kong’s Fight For Freedom. (M, R)

TUESDAY

7.35pm Little Lunch. (R) 7.50 Operation Ouch! (R) 8.25 Doctor Who. (PG, R) 9.55 Merlin. (PG, R) 10.40 Fresh Off The Boat.

(PG) 11.00 Speechless. (PG, R) 11.20 Horrible Histories.

(R) 11.50 Operation Ouch! (R) 12.05am Good Game Spawn Point. (R) 12.50 Rage. (PG, R) 1.55 Slugterra. (R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R) 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (M, R) 10.45 Law & Order: UK. (M, R) 11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R) 12.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (M, R)

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

(PG, R) 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) 9.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. (M, R) 11.30 Swamp People. (M) 12.30 American Restoration. (PG, R) 1.00 American Pickers.

(PG, R)

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

(R) 7.30 As Time Goes By. (PG, R) 8.40 Midsomer Murders.

(M, R) 10.40 Harry Wild. (M, R) 11.40 Surviving A Serial Killer. (M) 12.35 My Favorite Martian. (R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 FBI. (M, R) 10.30 The Weekly KickOff. 11.00 NCIS. (M, R) 11.55 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.50 Home Shopping.

(R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 11.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 11.30 Impractical Jokers.

(M, R) 12.00 Entertainment Tonight. (R)

6.00pm The Fast History Of Toys. (PG, R) 6.20 Lost Gold Of World War II. (PG, R) 7.05 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Movie: Full Metal Jacket. (1987) (MA15+, R) 10.40 Movie: Drive. (2011) (MA15+, R) 12.30 My Life Online.

(M, R)

WEDNESDAY

7.35pm Little Lunch. (R) 7.50 Operation Ouch! (R) 8.25 Secrets Of The Zoo. (PG) 9.10 Teenage Boss: Next Level. (R) 9.40 Doctor Who. (PG, R) 10.25 Merlin. (PG, R) 11.10 Fresh Off The Boat.

(PG) 11.30 Speechless. (PG, R) 11.55 Good Game Spawn Point. (R) 12.40am Rage. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Father Brown. (M, R) 8.30 Miss Scarlet And The Duke. (M, R) 10.50 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R) 11.50 Father Brown. (M, R) 12.50 Bargain Hunt. (R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

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

7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files: Training Ignored.

9.30 Mighty Planes: CP140 Aurora. (PG, R) 12.30 Storage Wars.

(PG, R) 1.00 American Restoration. (PG, R) 1.30 Pawn Stars. (R)

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

(R) 7.30 The ’80s Top Ten. (M) 8.30 Poirot. (PG, R) 10.45 See No Evil. (M, R) 11.45 Black Widow: The Killing Of David Jackson. (M, R) 12.45 Explore. (R) 1.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Blue Bloods. (M) 9.25 FBI. (M, R) 11.15 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 11.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 11.30 Impractical Jokers.

(M, R) 12.00 Entertainment Tonight. (R)

6.05pm Blondie: Glass Heart. (PG) 7.05 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Greatest Escapes With Morgan Freeman: San Quentin Breakout.

10.10 Television Event.

11.50 Sex Actually With Alice Levine. (MA15+, R) 1.40 The Lesbian Guide To Straight Sex. (MA15+, R)

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Theme: Casino

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

ACTION ANTE BELLAGIO BETTING BINGO BONUS BOOKIE CARD COINS COMPS COUNT CRAPS DECK DICE GUESTS HIGH ROLLER HIPPODROME HOTEL HOUSE JACKPOT KENO LAS VEGAS LOBBY MONEY ODDS PLAY POKER POOL PUSH RANDOM REEL ROYAL FLUSH RULES SHOWROOM SHUFFLE SLOTS STAKE THEATRE VALET

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4 LETTERS BULB EARN EGGS GROW LATE LOTS MYTH REEF RIFT SALT SELL SKIM SONG UNTO 5 LETTERS ADORE ALONG APRIL ARENA ARISE

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8 LETTERS HANDRAIL INCITING INSTANCE POWERFUL

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No. 251

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

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Thursday November 7th 2024

Calling All Volunteers For Parade Marshalling!

Meet the Delightful Daisy!

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aisy is a lively and affectionate girl who’s always full of energy. She adores cuddles—on the couch or even the bed, if you let her!

Daisy is friendly with people and other dogs, making her a great fit for any family.

The Home Hill Harvest Festival Commitee are looking for marshalling volunteers for this weekend’s Grand Parade!

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o you want to play a part in this year’s Grand Parade on Saturday 9 November? The Home Hill Harvest Festival Committee is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help marshal this exciting event!

If you’re available, please join the com-

mittee outside Ashworths at 4pm this Saturday and be part of a fantastic community tradition.

For more details, email info@hhharvestfestival.com.au or call Carlene after 3pm at 0478 063 808.

Daisy would love a home where she can enjoy both indoor and outdoor time with her family.

To meet Daisy, fill in an inquiry form at: https://www.angelpawsinc.com.au/ forms.html.

Smart and well-mannered, she knows to sit politely before meals and when coming indoors.

Included in adoption fee of $450 desexed, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations and is flea/tick/worm treated.

Daisy is currently on ProHeart medication.

FAST FACTS:

Kid friendly: Yes

DOB: 13/04/2024

Cat Friendly: Untested

Sex: Female

Other dogs: Yes

Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier x

Fences: 5ft

To schedule a meet and greet with this pet, complete and submit the animal inquiry form: https://www.angelpawsinc.com.au/forms.html.

ON THE BEAT At 11.40pm on Saturday 19 October, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Queen Street, Ayr. The driver, a 42-year-old Burdekin man, was issued a Notice to Appear (NTA) for disqualified driving and is due to front Ayr Magistrates Court on 11 November.

At 2am on Saturday 26 October, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Davenport Street, Ayr. As a result, a 39 year old Burdekin man was issued a Notice to Appear (NTA) for unlicenced driving and is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 25 November.

At 10.25pm on Saturday 26 October, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Sydney Street, Ayr. As a result a 41 year old Burdekin man was issued a NTA for unlicenced driving and is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 11 November.

At 11.25am on Saturday 26 October, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Munro Street, Ayr. As a result, an 18 year old Burdekin woman was issued a NTA for drink driving, .026 and is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 25 November.

WEAPONS LICENCES If you are the holder of a current Qld Weapons Licence, I would remind you to check the expiry date of that licence

to ensure it is current. Ayr Police are experiencing an increase in the numbers of people attending the station after their Weapons Licence has expired. A brandnew licence application then has to be submitted from scratch.

There are a couple of benefits to renewing your weapons licence rather than letting it expire and they are (amounts sourced from QPS website 04/11/2024): New weapons licence application fee is $117.61 per year 5yr new licence is $294.20; 10yr renewal is $388.50; Permit to Acquire is $44.47; Further, if your weapons licence expires and you have a weapon, you can no longer possess that weapon. It must be stored with a person who holds a weapons licence for that class of weapon but only for a maximum time of six months.

Otherwise, it should be stored with a local firearm dealer possibly with a fee attached.

Take a moment and check the expiry date of your weapons licence now to make sure it’s current and when you need to renew it by. Remember, it remains the responsibility of the licence holder to ensure their weapon licence is current.

Driver’s Licences & Qld Transport Business – Ayr Police NO longer do them Ayr Police Station do NOT have any involvement in the issue of driver licences or driving tests. The Ayr Court House is where you can do all of your licence and registration matters. We have not done licence issued duties for many years.

We still get phone calls regularly inquiring about the issue of driver’s licences and there are still have people walk into the Police Station on a regularly inquiring about driver’s licences even though they have read notices on the front door and at the front counter advising we no longer issue them.

Renewals can be done online. Also remember the courthouse closes over Christmas/New Year period, so if you require any licencing business to be done around that time, make sure you plan for this.

Home Security Audits The Queensland Police Service have “ Home Security Audit” forms that can be accessed at the QPS website.

Anecdotally the majority of unlawful entry offences are committed on residences

or vehicles that are unlocked and/or have valuables in plain sight. Locking your house and car and securing valuables including money, keys, wallets and mobile phones will deter opportunistic thieves.

If you see someone acting suspiciously AT ANY TIME, ring Ayr Police Station on 4790 3555 or after hours ring 131 444, unless life threatening, then ring 000.

Crime prevention is a community effort.

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

Don’t let yourself become a victim of crime – Lock it or Lose it If you have any information about crime or illicit drugs, phone crime stoppers on 1800 333 000. The more detailed the information you give, the better it will be for all concerned.

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

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The Old Burdekin River Rail Bridge - A North Coast Railway Nightmare

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he old Burdekin River Rail Bridge can accurately be referred to as a magnet for disaster and was once a sore spot for Queensland Rail employees due to constant flood instances and deterioration.

Constructed during the period extending from 1896 to 1899, the Burdekin River Rail Bridge, also known as the Macrossan Bridge, connected North Queensland to the rest of the state.

Often described as a “north coast railway nightmare”, the dangerous section of line

extending across the Burdekin River was a grievance among train drivers, particularly when the Burdekin River began to rise with trains at risk of being swept off the tracks and into depths below.

When the rail line would disappear into the floodwaters each wet season, communities were completely isolated, and deliveries bound for North Queensland consisting of food, clothing, and newspapers were made to sit on the bank until water levels subsided.

A devastating natural disaster, the Bur-

dekin River flood in 1875 measured just under 22 metres over the old Burdekin River Rail Bridge, however the 1946 /1947 flood stood as a catalyst for change as the tragic event saw a cattle train washed off the tracks of the old bridge and into the floodwaters, resulting in 2 casualties. Plans began to circulate, and construction officially began to build the new Burdekin River Bridge in 1947.

sunk 30 meters below the riverbed, the bridge measures just over 1100 meters and continues to serve as a flood-free “Silver Link”, connecting Queensland’s coastal highway.

In 1957, the new Burdekin River Bridge as it now stands, officially opened after 10 years of construction and planning. Supported by waterproof concrete caissons

Due to the uneconomic repercussions removing the structure would impose, the decision was made to leave the bridge where it continues to naturally deteriorate, eroding into the riverbed. A historical and nostalgic structure, what remains of the old Burdekin River Rail Bridge holds a listing on the Queensland Heritage Register, and a place in Burdekin history.

A Queensland Rail Sunshine Express train traversed in floodwaters over the old Burdekin River Rail Bridge in 1946

The Western line of the old Burdekin River Rail Bridge between Sellheim and Macrossan

Flood damage on the Burdekin River Rail Bridge in 1917

The old Burdekin River Rail Bridge was a destructive and dangerous hazard

An accurate title – the old Burdekin River Bridge was deemed a railway nightmare

The Burdekin River Rail Bridge in flood in 1875 – suspected to be the Western line at Sellheim

Steam trains often crossed the bridge during flood waters

Changing tides. The old and new Burdekin River Bridge side by side

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Thursday November 7th 2024

Jennifer Fotinos Selected

For Australian Futsal Team Continued from back cover.

FUTSAL

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ennifer’s futsal achievements didn’t stop there she also competed in Football Queensland’s National Futsal Championships on the Gold Coast, representing Queensland in her age group. With four years of futsal experience complemented by fourteen years in soccer, Jennifer has honed a versatile skill set that has paved the way for her success.

Her athletic talent stretches beyond futsal; Jennifer was also selected for the Queensland boxing team.

However, due to scheduling conflicts with the futsal competition, she will miss the chance to compete at the Australian Titles.

In 2022, Jennifer was selected for AFA’s Australian U19 Women’s Futsal Team, though COVID restrictions prevented her from traveling for the competition. This year’s opportunity to compete internationally is especially meaningful, and Jennifer is thrilled to represent Australia in the UK. Jennifer’s dedication and skill have earned her a place among Australia’s top youth athletes, and she is eager to make the most of this incredible opportunity.

Contributed with thanks to Marietta Fotinos.

Jennifer will compete in the Australia’s Youth Women’s Futsal Team this November.

Escriva Cup With Cyclops SOCCER

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he Escriva Cup was held on Friday 1 November at International Park.

The Cup, played for annually, was won for the second time by Class of 13 who defeated FJV 2-1 in a very close game.

The Men’s Cup attracted eighteen teams in six groups of three so that every team played at least two matches.

The competition was run on a Night Soccer basis and each match lasted thirty minutes. Winners of each Group and the

Escriva Cup Ladies Winners Fat and Furious

two best runners up went into the quarter finals. This meant that the finalists played five games.

The six group winners were Wantocks, Mullumbimby Moonshooters, FJV, Class of 13, FDS and Young DD and they were joined by second placed Delta Physio and Locked In. After the Quarter finals had been played the semi-finalists had been decided with Class of 13 to meet Mullumbimby Moonshooters and FJV to play

FDS.

The semi-finals were both very close games with Class of 13 winning 1-0 and FJV winning 3-2. Scorer for Class of 13 was Jake perry and for FJV, Jack Moustoukas netted twice and Logan Guglielmana Once.

In the Grand Final Class of 13 beat FJV 2-1 to retain the trophy. Taryn Bradford and Chris Achille scored the goals for Class of thirteen and Jhett Jones replied for FJV.

Escriva Cup Male Winners Class of 13

The Ladies competition only attracted two teams so Goalden Girls and Fat and Furious played off for the trophy with Fat and Furious winning 2-1. Goals for Fat and Furious were scored by Sienna Lago, Sian Reardon, and Kya Quagliata.

A big Thank You for all the teams who took part and helped to raise money for a very good cause.

Contributed with thanks to Cyclops.

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Antony Stewart’s Visit Highlights Strong Progress for Home Hill Cricket Association CRICKET

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he Home Hill Cricket Association was fortunate to welcome Antony Stewart from QLD Cricket for two visits over the past week. Antony first joined Guy at East Ayr State School last Tuesday to assist with the Rookies, and then returned on Friday afternoon to work with the Challengers at the Nutrien Ag Solutions Cricket Complex. He was highly impressed with the players’ progress, particularly their skilful, straight-arm bowling. This week, Challengers Corey Pensini and Nicholas Marrinan top-scored with a strong 27-run partnership. All-round performances from Harvey Shannon and Corey earned them the MacDonald’s Sports

Mazlyn Smith received a Sports Award last week for her skilled performance.

Awards for the week.

The “Blue” game on the astro pitch saw a flurry of wickets, with a total of 19 falling throughout the match. Successful wicket-takers included Steve Wallwork, Kip Nicholas, Jude Shannon, Tyler Smith, Chaz Moschella, and Kye Quinlan, with Tait Parker achieving the best figures of the week with four wickets. However, the batting side struggled, with only two players reaching double figures. Unfortunately, no scores or photos were available from the “Gold” group at the time of this report.

Contributed with thanks to HHCA Junior Co-Ordinator Scott Heidke.

Proud Sports Award recipients Harvey Shannon and Corey Pensini.

Many young cricketers enjoyed the company of Antony Stewart on Tuesday afternoon.

The Blue Group were celebrated for their performance last week.

Ayr Surf Club Weekend Beach Patrol Roster

SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER 1.00pm to 5.00pm and SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER 9.00am to 5.00pm (Full Weekend Patrol Group E) John Moloney, Anne Moloney, Tony Felesina, Isabella Moloney, Jane Jones, Gavin Jones, Sophia Moloney, Alissia Gibson, Billy Gibson, and Danni Coughlin.

Stave, Kip, Jude, Tyler, Chaz, Kye and Tait were commended for their contributions to the Blue Group’s success.

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Delta Cleaners Night Soccer’s Week 9 was played in good conditions and with only one forfeit. The 21games produced 57 goals and, surprisingly, no Sin Bins. Top scorers for the Men were Rocky Pond Warriors with six goals and for the Women, DILLIGAF scored four goals.

FJV stay top of Group A1 despite only managing a 0-0 draw with lowly Karls Mowing Service and Mottin Earthmoving drop to third place after losing 0-1 to second place Plumb Dingers. UDS still lead in Group A2 after beating Show Me Da Mane 2-1. FUFC drop to third place.

Wires Down are still at the top of Group B with Jaime’s Boys and Old Grumpies still in hot pursuit.

In the Women’s competition UDS Ladies still top the A Grade table despite losing 1-2 to Sanco Produce who are now just four points behind in second place. Shin Kickers are the leaders in B Grade but only on goal difference from Blue Goal Diggers after they played out a 1-1 draw.

Juniors Week 3 of Junior Social Soccer went well with great conditions and some good competitive games being played. All kids are having a ball. Boom boom…

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A Successful Final For Ayr Golf Club’s Juniors

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he Ayr Golf Club hosted the final monthly medal event of the year for their junior players over the weekend, with plenty of commendable results scored across the board.

The official November 3-hole competition winners were River Vass for Monthly Medal and with Grey Perry celebrated as the Gross Winner. Grey also took out Least putts and Andi Perry took home Longest Putt.

The 6-hole competition saw the

return of some old players with the Club welcoming back and congratulating Parker Lawson who took Monthly Medal, Angus Watson for Gross winner and Parker Lawson and Heath Smart for Least Putts.

In 9-hole competition Riley Dobe was the Monthly medal winner with an impressive PB. Lyla Land took out Gross winner and Parker Oar won Least putts.

Congratulations to Jett James for making the move to 9 holes and

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Hudson Suffeciencia for making his move to 6 holes. Well done!

Ayr Junior Golf have a come and try with no membership fee for the remainder of the year held Saturday mornings at the Ayr Golf Club. 9 holes 8am, 6 holes 8:30am, 3 holes 9am. The clubhouse have plenty of clubs to lend so why not pop out for a hit.

Contributed with thanks to Kristina Patane Land.

November Monthly Medal Winners with presenters, Jett James and Lyla Land.

Par-Tee Time At Home Hill Golf Ambrose T

he Home Hill Golf Course came alive with friendly competition and laughter during the Golf Ambrose event, a key highlight of the Home Hill Harvest Festival. Participants gathered for a day of teamwork, skill, and light-hearted fun, embracing the event’s spirit by dressing up and celebrating together.

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One team added extra flair to the day by dressing up as XXXX beer, sporting simple but creative outfits that paid homage to the iconic Queensland brand, drawing laughs and adding a festive vibe to the course.

Jacob Hook, Corey Catanzaro, Luke Blackburn and Steve Delle Baite

Shane Hartwell, Jason Forno, Tim Branch, Peter Mackaway

Rob, Kieren, Gordon and Jason

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Bowling News At W Brandon Bowls Club BOWLS

ednesday afternoon saw another excellent turnout for bowls. Bev Garioch, Lyn Farr, and Lyn Storrie triumphed over Ann Newton, Vanda Ballao, and Joy Woods.

Members are encouraged to join the fun each Wednesday - please have your names in by 1pm for a 1:30pm start.

Friday night’s social bowls drew a fantastic crowd. In the pairs match, Bruce McCallum and Ray Panecassio claimed victory over Margaret McLaughlin and Joe Ypinazar. The triples game went to

The Brandon Bowls Club hosted another awesome week of action

The Ambrose format made the event accessible for all skill levels, with teams working together to achieve the best overall score, creating a strong sense of camaraderie among players. After the final holes, participants enjoyed refreshments and a presentation of prizes, recognising standout performances and memorable moments. The Golf Ambrose was a fantastic way to celebrate community spirit, friendship, and the Home Hill Harvest Festival’s longstanding traditions.

Erin Brennan’s Tyrepower Team Photo credit: Miah Lampard

Ben Mills, Ross McLaughlin, and Jamie Woods, who defeated David Bycroft, Joy Woods, and Gary Pearce.

With some members competing in out-of-town events, numbers were slightly down on Sunday. Nonetheless, Ben Mills, Doug Kiehne, and Joe Ypinazar secured a win against Norm Storrie, Neville Dickenson, and Leo Kenny. In the pairs, Kenny Ferguson and Richard Mau defeated Rob Jorgensen and Alan Garioch, while Lyn Storrie and Peter Jorgensen bested Henry Hazel and Kevin Collins.

A reminder that Trophy Bowls Night, sponsored by Bennett Exhaust, is coming up on Friday, 15 November. As this will be our last event of the year, it promises to be a popular evening - get your names in as soon as possible!

On Saturday, 16 November, Charters Towers will be visiting for a return match. Please check the notice board for additional information.

Contributed with thanks to Lloyd Shepherd.

Ayr Bowling Club Results T he Ayr Bowling Club has enjoyed another week filled with competitive matches and social events, showcasing the talent and camaraderie of its members.

Tuesday Ladies’ Social Bowls kicked off the week with 14 players taking to the green. Notable matches included a win for the team of Karen Shepherd, Linda Guimelli, Beryl Cornford, and Mary Poli, who defeated Meryl Smith, Merle Nixon, Joy Comollatti, and Heather Jorgensen. In another match, Ruth Moore, Karen Page, and Irene Wilson triumphed over Isabel Cislowski, Sandra Stidston, and Dot Cutting.

On Wednesday 30 October, Pam Power represented the club in the Champions of Champions tournament at Bargara Bowls Club. Pam Power performed admirably against some of Queensland’s best bowlers, narrowly missing out on a spot in the

Championship playoff. Her impressive showing capped off a fantastic year, earning her recognition and respect from her peers.

The Wednesday Mixed Social Bowls featured three exciting games of triples, bringing both competition and laughter.

The winning team comprised Sandra Darwen, George Nixon, and Chris Olditch, who defeated Margret Chapman, Dino Poli, and Wayne Coonan. Later that evening, a single game of rinks saw Evelyn Wiltshere, Tricia Achille, Cisco, and Ross McLaughlin emerge victorious.

Fun Friday Night Bowls saw a turnout of 32 participants enjoying an evening of friendly competition. Spirits were high as four games of rinks were played. The winning team of Mika Strano, Melissa Northward, Matt Strano, and Michael Northward bested Lyn Copas, Toni Colburn, Deb Cal-

Friday Fun Night 1st Place winners!

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ligaro, and Tracey Redgwell. Second place went to Karen Shepherd, Ron Smythe, Deslie Olsen, and Barry Shepherd, while the Sportsman’s Prize was awarded to the team of Rebekah Oakes, Johnny Casella, Holly Giarusso, Ross Cambino, and Andrew Curro. The club extends its gratitude to all participants and looks forward to the final Fun Night of the year on 29 November.

On Saturday, the club hosted two games of triples and one game of fours, with intense competition evident throughout the matches. The winning team included John Pirrone, Rob Garner, and Anthony Bull, who defeated Cisco, Ron Smythe, and Barry Shepherd.

Sunday marked a continuation of the club championships, featuring Mixed Triples.

Lorraine Wolffe, Sandra Stidston and Anthony Bull claimed victory against Donna Soper, Barry Shepherd, and Ron Soper,

Friday Fun Night 2nd Place victors!

while earlier in the week the Mixed Singles was held with Michael Paravicini defeating Gary Pearce.

The Ayr Bowling Club invites everyone to its final Fun Friday Night Bowls event of the year on 29 November, starting at 6 PM. This evening promises fun for bowlers of all levels, encouraging participants to bring friends or join solo to meet new people. The entry fee is $10 per game, which includes a sausage sizzle at 6 PM and a light supper after bowling begins at 7 PM. For more information or to sign up, please contact Maurie Power at 0412 551 816 or Pam Power at 0458 330 019.

The club looks forward to seeing both new and returning faces for an enjoyable evening of bowling and community spirit.

Contributed with thanks to Anthony Bull.

Friday Fun Night Sportsman’s Prize winners!

Home Hill Bowls Come And Try Day BOWLS

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ome Hill Bowls Club invites the Burdekin to their Come and Try Day, particularly children and teenagers to find out about a new sport to play injury free. It’s a 9am start, and will run until lunchtime. Drinks will be available, bring your hat and flat soled shoes.

If not, you can go barefoot. For enquiries, please phone 0428183054.

You too can play like this!

What’s On At The Club Mondays: 10am Coffee Chats. Come along and join.

Wednesdays: 10am Trimmers 5:30pm Barefoot Bowls and a sausage sizzle Thursdays: 9am Bingo 1pm Social Bowls

Saturdays: 1pm Saturday Bowls Open Mixed Completion of Competition Bowls to be advised.

Contributed with thanks to Stormin’ Norman.

WHAT: Come & Try Day WHEN: This Sunday from 9am WHERE: Home Hill Bowls Club

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Local Talent Represents Australia In Youth Women’s Futsal Team FUTSAL

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urdekin’s own Jennifer Fotinos has earned a prestigious spot on Australia’s Youth Women’s Futsal Team, set to compete in the UK this November.

Jennifer’s journey to the international stage began earlier this year

at the 2024 National Futsal Championships in Sydney, where she represented North Queensland in the Open Women’s division and reached the quarterfinals with an impressive display of skill.

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