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read on pages 6-9 L-R Burdekin Shire Council Deputy Mayor Sue Perry, Mayor Lyn McLaughlin, Burdekin Citizen of the Year 2024 John Woods and Councillors John Furnell and Kaylee Boccalatte. Photo supplied: Burdekin Shire Council
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I have exciting news! Next Tuesday, I’ll be making my debut on Sweet FM with my very own show! I started volunteering for community radio station 4CRM while living in Mackay where I would host ‘The Prekend’ on Thursday nights, a show where I aimed to shine a light on local musical talent while bringing fresh, contemporary independent music from all over the world to Mackay’s airwaves. I had no radio experience prior to this but, as I’ve mentioned plenty of times, moving to the regions was an opportunity to try things I never would have tried while living in the big city, and this was one of those things (other examples include understanding politics and line dancing). ‘The Prekend’ ran for just over a year, right up to my move to the Burdekin, and in that time, I had built a small but loyal following of local musicians and music fans and felt like a
growing part of the Mackay music scene. I got a thrill from giving local bands their first play on the radio, knowing how much it would mean to me if I wrote music and someone was to play my songs on the radio. Plus, I played songs I loved, so every Thursday was an excuse to chill out in the studio and pump my favourite tunes knowing that they were being broadcast throughout the region for all to enjoy. Now, it’s time to grow my passion at a new station, in a new area with a new audience and, with Charlie Scuderi’s help, I’m ready to kick things off. Tune in to 97.1 Sweet FM next Tuesday, February 20 from 7:00pm to hear the debut of my new show, ‘The Home Hill Happy Hour’. I’m excited to get back into radio, play a few tunes for you and have a good time!
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SHARING THE MAGIC WITH INCLUSIVE ADVANCEMENTS Billy with Olivia Licciardello and Dave Luscombe, and his mum, after the show, The Little Mermaid. Photo supplied
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he magic of the Little Mermaid was not lost on anyone at the recent Burdekin Singers and Theatre Company production. When Billy found out his school teacher, Olivia Licciardello, was playing Ariel in The Little Mermaid, he asked his mum to buy tickets. With his hearing impairment, Billy has difficulty distinguishing between different sounds, and has never been to the theatre before, but he wished to support his teacher and just watch and enjoy the show’s fantastic imaginary and amazing acting. However, when Ms Licciardello heard that he was coming to the show, she reached out to Dave Luscombe, Burdekin Theatre’s sound technician, to see if he could whip up some
magic. And Dave managed to do more than expected! Figuring out how to connect the theatre’s sound system to Billy’s cochlear sound processor, Billy was able to enjoy the show, hearing each and every sound with crystal clear clarity. Billy was able to hear every note, every sound, and caught all the magic of the music. This was groundbreaking for Dave and the Burdekin Theatre, being able to connect to an individual’s sound processor and streamline the productions sound straight to an individual. This inclusivity is exciting for the Burdekin Theatre, who wish to expand their inclusive shows and share the joy of the theatre with more individuals.
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Australia Day Awardees Announced T he Burdekin community gathered at Burdekin Memorial Hall on Monday, February 12 to recognise the outstanding contributions of individuals at Burdekin Shire Council’s Australia Day Awards Ceremony.
Burdekin Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Terry Brennan said the Australia Day Awards serve as a commendable event each year to recognise and celebrate the exceptional contributions, achievements, and selflessness of individuals in our community. “I want to commend all Australia Day Award nominees for being nominated by their peers for their dedication in their relevant areas, and especially congratulate all winners for their significant contribution to our community,” Mr Brennan said. The 2024 Citizen of the Year Award was presented to John Woods who has a significant history in his volunteering efforts throughout the entire community. John has volunteered for and held vital roles in organisations including Home Hill Kindergarten, Burdekin Singers, Queensland Cancer Council Home Hill, Burdekin Meals on Wheels, Home Hill Primary School P&C, Home Hill State High School, Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod, St Helen’s Church, Home
Hill Harvest Festival, and the Home Hill Choral Society.
From 1982 to 1994 John was a Councillor for Burdekin Shire Council and served as the first Shire Mayor for 10 years from 1994. The 2024 Young Citizen of the Year Award went to Eddie Jones, a young leader and role model who has been involved in the Burdekin Shire Youth Council (BSYC) for six years.
Eddie’s involvement in the Burdekin Shire Youth Council displays a proactive approach to staying informed about local events and actively partici- Awardees and new citizens were recognised at the Burdekin Shire Council Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony pating in community initiatives. on Monday. Photo supplied: Burdekin Shire Council Eddie has also volunteered for many community organisations, such as Meals on Wheels, Lions Club and Rotary Club. The 2023 Australia Day Awards also included the announcement of Volunteer, Cultural, Sporting and Event Awards. Four individuals, Xiaoxia Li, Mohammadhashem Samiraninazhad, Karen Sullivan and Judith Wilson, were also granted Australian citizenship on the night as part of the Burdekin Shire Council’s Citizenship Ceremony. Find more photos on page 5
Burdekin Shire Council’s 2024 Australia Day Award Recipients: Citizen of the Year: John Woods
Volunteer of the Year: Leanne Gudge
Young Citizen of the Year: Eddie Jones
Lifetime of Service Gold Award: Charlie Barbagallo
Young Citizen of the Year Achievement Award: Emily Holmes Young Citizen of the Year Achievement Award: Martina Bojack Community Event of the Year: Jeffrey Lunn & Leon McCormack – 2023 Community Lights Display Community Event of the Year Achievement Award: Millaroo Social Club – Cathrine Britt’s Bush Pubs Tour 2023
Lifetime of Service Bronze Award: Leanne Gudge, Gary Edwards, Shirley Chard, Robin Blundell Senior Cultural Award: Irene Richards Junior Cultural Award: Emily Holmes Junior Sportsperson of the Year: Ky Mitchell
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A Push For Progress On Home
Securing Tenders Hill High Facility Upgrade Workshop By QLD Government
Supporting the future: Dale Last with 2023 school leaders from Home Hill State High, Ayr State High, Burdekin Catholic High and Burdekin Christian College
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ome Hill State High School’s agriculture and horticulture students will soon benefit from upgraded facilities as a new deadline has been set for the delivery of this project. Burdekin MP Dale Last has voiced dissatisfaction with the state government’s handling of the project, highlighting a concerning three-year delay. “Just days before the government reshuffle we had confirmation that a tender for the construction of the facility had been awarded,” Mr Last said. “The latest advice is that the project will be completed late this year and that’s a commitment that needs to be honoured.” Mr Last added that the students and teachers at Home Hill High are doing their best but are being held back due to poor planning at a higher level. “We have been offered a shopping list of excuses but, frankly, the delays are due to poor planning from the start,” he said. “The only positive to come from these delays is the fact that now, according to the advice I have received, further consultation was undertaken with relevant indus-
tries.” Mr Last said he shared the frustrations felt by students, parents and industry with regards to the project. “The Burdekin and surrounding areas are the heart and soul of these industries,” he said. “The fact we have needed to fight for years to have these facilities built is indicative of the current government’s disconnect from regional communities and key industries.” Mr Last said that the facility gives students the ability to learn hands-on and graduate with skills that can be put to use to help grow the industries we rely on. “In financial terms this is not a huge project but from the point of view of supporting local students and key industries, it is invaluable,” he said. “If you look at it from a wider perspective it also has an effect on our food security and even national security. “From a local point of view, however, it’s about honouring a promise to our kids and allowing them to secure their future and the district’s future.”
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re you ready to get your business to stand out from the crowd, to attract more contracts and achieve essential government and industry tenders? This workshops, hosted by the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning (DSDILGP), will aid businesses in improving their chances of securing tenders, of putting together a concise and comprehensive capability statement, and marketing your business to attract tenders. An effective and up-to-date capability statement outlines your businesses capabilities and experience, promoting the decisive services of your business, and the appropriateness of your business to key government and industry decision makers. This workshop will also addresses outlining why a capability statement is import-
ant, how to use the capability stamen to market your business, how to use your capability statement in conjunction with your contract tender submission, best practice fundamentals for developing and drafting a powerful capability statement, and how to access the latest information on Queensland’s supply chain opportunities. The workshop will conclude with ten top tips to help improve your chances on tendering success. WHAT: Capability Statement and Tendering Tips Workshop WHERE: Burdekin Theatre WHEN: Wednesday, February 21, 9am to 11am TICKETS: $50 and include tea, coffee and morning tea REGISTER: https://bit.ly/3OyokrU.
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Burdekin Shire Council’s
Australia Day Awards And Citizenship Ceremony
Young Citizen of the Year Eddie Jones
Young Citizen of the Year Achievement Award and Junior Cultural Award Winner Emily Holmes
Senior Cultural Award Winner Irene Richards
Young Citizen of the Year Achievement Award Winner Martina Bojack
Citizen of the Year John Wood (centre) was gifted a framed photograph of the Burdekin Bridge, pictured with Australia Day Ambassador Karen Jacobsen (left) and Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Lyn McLaughlin (right)
New Australian Citizens Mohammadhashem Samiraninazhad, Xiaoxia Li, Karen Sullivan and Judith Wilson
Stephanie Tudehope on behalf of Millaroo Social Club. Photos supplied: Burdekin Shire Council
Volunteer Award recipients Eric Barbagallo (on behalf of Charlie Barbagallo), Leanne Gudge, Robin Blundell and Shirley Chard
Lyn McLaughlin for Mayor Disaster preparedness and response
National advocacy
Focus on key infrastructure
Continued transparency
Delivery of major long-term projects
Vote 1 Saturday 16 March Authorised by Lynette McLaughlin, 22 Lookout Road, Mount Kelly, Ayr for Lynette McLaughlin (Candidate).
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Who’s Got Your Vote?
Local Government Election Race Begins
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t 12pm, Tuesday February 13, nominations closed for the upcoming Local Government Election with two mayoral candidates formally confirmed and 13 candidates vying for six positions on the Burdekin Shire Council. Pierina Dalle Cort and Lyn McLaughlin have both announced their Mayoral candidacy and will both share their vision in next week’s edition of Burdekin Life. Meanwhile, 13 names were drawn on Wednesday February 14 to decide in which order these names will appear on the ballot paper on March 16. There were also 13 candidates in the 2020 Local Government Election while over 20 people ran for Council in 2016. Three councillor candidates, Michael Detenon, Max Musumeci and John Furnell, are running for a consecutive term while two councillors, Llewelyn Davies and Mark Haynes, have previously served as councillors of the Burdekin Shire Council. Councillor candidates represent the far reaches of the Burdekin, with candidates
from Ayr, Home Hill, Brandon, Clare, Giru and Alva putting their hands up. The local government election is due to take place on March 16, with early voting to open from March 4 at the Burdekin Sports Club Hall, 142 Wickham Street, Ayr. To kick things off, Burdekin Life has introduced a Meet the Candidates feature this week and asked each person the following questions: 1. Who are you and what do you think qualifies you for the role?
Mayoral Candidates • Pierina Dalle Cort • Lyn McLaughlin
Councillor Candidates • Amanda Hall • Michael Detenon • Scott Worlein • Michael Fraser
2. If you could initiate a project or address one issue in the region – what would it be and how you would go about it?
• Jayson O’Keeffe
3. What do you think the people most want now and how would you give it to them?
• Michael Backo
4. Tell us what your first 100 days would look like if you were successful in your election bid? Read on to hear from your councillor candidates in no particular order and grab next week’s edition of Burdekin Life to hear from your mayoral candidates.
• Delfine Marisa Vasta (Fina) • Llewelyn Davies • Max Musumeci • Mark Haynes • John Furnell • Warren Francis • Callan Oar (Candidates listed in the order they will appear on the ballot paper)
Meet The Candidates Mayoral and council candidates have been invited to the following community forums: • Ayr – Tuesday, February 20 at the Kalamia Hotel from 6:00pm (hosted by Burdekin Chamber) • Home Hill – Wednesday, February 21 at the Home Hill Community Sports Club Inc from 5:30pm (hosted by the Home Hill Chamber of Commerce)
Amanda Hall Lives in Clare
A Burdekin local, I moved to Clare upon marrying my husband Peter Hall in 1993. We have four children, Lachlan, Jacob, Connor and Meggan. Actively involved in the following community events: Recipient of Ralph Jackson Memorial Courtesy Award, Rotary Queen Entrant Home Hill Harvest Festival, Woolworths Queen Entrant Ayr Water Festival, Miss Australia Quest Entrant, winning title of Miss
Sugar Industry 1988. Currently Secretary LNP Burdekin SEC and Vice Chair LNP Dawson FDC. My love for the Burdekin is my strongest qualification. I would ensure that each area and town in the Burdekin Shire had equal and effective representation. I would actively work to make this happen. I believe people want a Council who will
listen to them and who will act in the town’s best interest. Projects are being stonewalled with Government red tape and this needs to be addressed. As elected representatives, Councillors need to ask the hard questions in Chambers and stay strong in their convictions. The first 100 days would be filled with educating myself on Council and Local Government procedures. I would make
myself available to people as much as possible and would welcome any issues or concerns that they may have.
Delfine Marisa Vasta (Fina) Lives in Ayr
I was born and raised in the Burdekin and have lived here all of my life. I have been employed at the Ayr Police Station for 25 years. In that time I have seen and have been involved in a lot of situations that has given me the experience to be able to help resolve any issues that are presented. My goal if elected; I would commit to helping and fighting for the residents of the Burdekin Shire ensuring that their voice is heard.
Drainage has been a big part of the problems in the town. I would endeavour to discuss the drainage issues with the appropriate section to achieve a result that is favourable to the town residents. Community safety is another issue, I would work actively with individuals and agencies, all law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety of all my constituents to help them to feel safe in their own homes. I think the people want to be heard. They
are who will be electing the Councillors and we are there for them. I want to be their voice in Council. There is a lot of problems in the area that need to be addressed. I would listen and endeavour to do my best to fight for them in Council. The first 100 days will be a very big learning time for me. I will be working out how to best listen and help the community in Council. I have never been in local Government and I will be finding my feet. I
will be getting to know my other Councillors so together we will do what’s right for the local community.
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Jayson O’Keeffe Lives in Brandon
I’m a local bloke that wants the best for the community. There is a lot of issues that residents want addressed. Until a person is elected and understands how the systems work then
a person can’t make changes. It’s no good beating a drum if you aren’t sure you can change anything. Straight and simple they want transparency on the decision that is being made
for their community. The first 100 days will be understanding the workings of being a Councillor and listening to what the residents want.
Llewelyn Davies
Born Home Hill then moved to Ayr All my life I have lived and breathed Burdekin. Not only as a former Councillor, but I have also been a business owner, an employee in various industries and had extensive involvement with clubs and associations within the Burdekin region. I have worked across all aspects of industry across the Burdekin. Initially I was a business owner working for the family business in Home Hill and Ayr until going to the mines for 10 years where I worked with Leightons Contractors. One of the main issues I would like to ad-
dress is our local Council’s requirement to utilise funds and resources provided by the Burdekin people to fund and carry out legislation that has been passed down from State and Federal Government. In particular, I see a lot of red tape, planning and development in the environmental section, that is not only costing our community but also exhausting our local government funding to ensure these legislations are adhered to. I believe that one of the important issues for Burdekin residents at the moment is
our ever-increasing annual rate charge for property owners. Whilst rate rises are not avoidable in the long term, I would ensure any future rises are proven valid and are attainable for the people of the Burdekin. If elected, my first 100 days in council would be to assess the inherited budget adopted by our previous Council and begin preparation by reviewing the upcoming projects and their associated costs. I want to make sure that robust debate is carried out on all areas of discussion be-
fore a decision is made to ensure that the best possible outcome of every decision, is the best possible outcome for our community. It is essential that councillors not be seen as an ornamental cog in the wheel of bureaucracy.
Mark Haynes Lives in Ayr
I am 58 years old and have lived in the Burdekin since I was three. Together with my partner Jill, we have four adult children and two beautiful grandchildren. I have worked in the Disability Employment sector for over 20 years and am currently CEO of NQ Employment. I secured the Containers for Change contract through NQ Green Solutions to bring a recycling facility to this area. I previously
served on local Council for eight years, being Deputy Mayor for four years. Youth crime is out of control across the region. As I have been a victim of youth crime in the Burdekin I would urge local Council to actively work together with State and Federal levels of government as well as local law enforcement officers and community service providers to help stop the youth crime rate.
People want to feel safe in their own homes and be able to put food on the table for their family. They want to review Council operations and identify unnecessary expenditure and put these funds to better use. Look at funding opportunities to run security patrols and perhaps subsidised security devices. Review the current council’s Strategic
Plan and budget. Identify any changes that need to be made. Listen to the people of the Burdekin and take their voice back to Council.
Callan Oar Lives in Ayr
I am a born and bred Burdekin boy. I am husband and a father of 3 children aged between 6 and 12 who are very active within the community. I believe being self-employed, running 2 local businesses together with my wife and assisting local sporting and community clubs has given me some skills that can help me make informed decisions to make positive change to the whole Burdekin district.
It’s a cliché but reducing red tape on development and the current housing shortage needs to be addressed by all levels of government. If the council can speed up development in any way it needs to be done. I guess most ratepayers right now would love to see council tighten its belt a little and improve efficiency the same way every other business and family has had to
with the recent skyrocketing inflation. My first 100 days will probably look not too different to right now. I don’t have some unrealistic plan to make big, fast changes that are felt instantly. Council need to be strategic and calculated in every decision made. If elected I will have over 1400 days to encourage change that will see the Burdekin be a much safer and liveable community that con-
tinues to deliver major projects, provide great community events, but does so in a way that is affordable.
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Who’s Got Your Vote?
Local Government Election Race Begins
Warren Francis Lives in Ayr
I was a Police Officer for 37 years and a Search and Rescue specialist. I am the current Local Controller for the Burdekin SES and a core member of the Local Disaster Management Group. As the Disaster Management Officer with Burdekin Shire Council, I am familiar with the daily operations of Council. I am a long-time Emergency Service volunteer and have a passion for assisting the community through training, boat-safe awareness, and in times of need. Ex-TC Cyclone Kirrily presented some challenges to the community and showed
a great community spirit in the way people prepared themselves and their homes for the severe weather event. I witnessed many people assisting friends, neighbours, and relatives to prepare also. I would like to enhance what I witnessed. I would like to progress some community engagement events in an effort to give people more knowledge, skills and ability to improve their resilience in times of severe weather events. Most community members want transparency, honesty and hard-work from the Councillors to address their issues
and concerns. I will strive to be open and accessible to listen to the community. I won’t use jargon to mislead or confuse and will take the time to ensure people understand me and I understand them. If asked a question I will give a forthright reply within the limitations of my position. Boots on the ground, I will get out amongst the community and listen to people’s concerns and priorities. I will discuss community concerns and expectations with Council and find common ground to work together. I will Give feedback to
community, get to know my fellow councillors, share your goals and listen to their feedback while understanding their goals as well. I aim to work as part of a cohesive team to address community concerns and will review my actions and adjust where necessary to achieve my goals.
Michael Backo Lives In Home Hill I am an Indigenous Juru South Sea Island man. I have lived in the Burdekin all my life and have worked in the local sugar industry for 20 years and am currently a Union Delegate. I negotiate on a regular basis to make sure that my fellow workers have a safe work environment and are given fair work opportunities within the Industry. I want to contribute to the futures of our next generations.
skills and allow them to be involved in projects such as protecting and maintaining our estuary and river systems and maintaining the wetlands. I would engage with government agencies and local sugar cane farmers. I would like to be involved with renewable projects that would assist the community with the cost of their energy bills such as solar, hydrogen and battery power.
I would like to be involved in creating activities for the young people of our community to recognise and develop their
Right now I believe that people want to be heard about their day to day issues. I want to sit down face to face with people and
listen to what they would like me to raise and help them achieve an outcome that is in the best interest for everybody within the community. I am very aware that people are frustrated with not being able to be heard about issues and that desperately needs to change. In the first 100 days I will be engaging with all aspects of the community such as rate payers, business owners, community organisations, schools, government agencies, Indigenous Elders and farming organisations to listen to their concerns so
that I am able to have an understanding of their expectations. I would like to be able to assess what the Council have been working on and achieved in this last term. I want to be able to report back to the community on a regular basis.
John Furnell Lives in Ayr
My wife and I have been involved in two successful businesses, “L Js Pizza Inn” for five years and “Burdekin Swim School” for thirty years. I’ve been involved in many local volunteer organisations in various capacities. Whilst in the Burdekin I have worked in Public Service as a Paramedic for over twenty years and a Registered Nurse. The mix of private enterprise and public service employment helps me understand the pros and cons of both in the local council arena. ‘Burdekin Safe’– I want people to feel safe in the community, to have community
look after community by giving a ‘hand up’ when required. The recent cyclone, Kirrily, demonstrated how community can work together and help their neighbour. Three challenges of community are safety, housing and cost of living which confront governments at all levels. The challenge for me is to work at a local level daily to see what is achievable and work with other tiers of government. I believe people want a community they can be proud of and enhances community liveability. I believe they want someone who is community focussed. I believe
people want the basics that council provide done well ie roads, rubbish, drainage, recreation, culture etc. The challenge for me is to work each day on continual improvement to be a better representative for the people of the Burdekin, listen, ask the hard questions and seek advice when needed to make a fair decision. If elected I will “reassess” ie where I was in 2020, what I have learnt in the last four years at local Council and what can I do better in the next four years. I really don’t look at the first 100 days, I look at each day. I believe in the current ‘strategic
planning’ ie having a worthy project, planning and designing, funding and implementing. You may only have ‘one shot’ at getting it right and it needs to benefit the whole shire.
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Max Musumeci Lives in Home Hill Having just completed my first term of council, I still believe I have the qualities necessary to carry out the role of Councillor. I have been farming now for 30 years and in that time, I have worn many hats. These include Real Estate, mining, property development and even a lawn mowing business. I have been a member of the local Community bank board for 10 years now. All these experiences have given me the tools I need to make valid
inputs in the council. Having started the expansion of the Ayr industrial estate in 2023, the next project I would like to see is some industrial land in or south of Home Hill opened up. There are some very successful businesses on the south side of the river and finding them somewhere to grow would be fantastic. Such land is hard to find but it would be fantastic.
I see the cost-of-living crisis impacting everyone at the moment. Trying to minimise any rate rises is something I have been pushing for and voted against in my term. CPI has impacted everyone and everything including Council operations. However, I believe we can help at a Council level and I will continue to push for this. The first 100 days will see successful Councillors hit the ground running. It’s
budget time this time of year at Council and it is a lot of information to take in for anyone. I remember my first day four years ago thinking “you are a long way from the farm now mate!”
Michael Detenon
Lives in Mount Surround, Giru I am proudly a born and raised Burdekin boy. I’ve never had intentions to leave and want to continue to contribute to make this a great place to live. I am a local business owner who has been actively involved in the community throughout my life and am now vying for my second term in council to continue to do what I can to help the residents of our great shire.
tracting new industries is an integral way to grow our shire generating new jobs and in turn bringing new residents to the Burdekin which has so much to offer for families. Local and national companies, both small and large are looking to expand and I think if we have the suitable land ready to go, the Burdekin will be a great pick.
I am very passionate and excited about the Ayr Industrial Estate expansion and hope to see it through to completion. At-
I believe there has been some great new projects completed over the last few terms of Council and the shire is currently in a
good state. With the cost of living rising and people feeling this, I think keeping costs as low as possible is the resident’s main concern. I believe we need to look at just maintaining what we’ve got and keeping our costs as low as possible. If I am elected again by the Burdekin community as a representative, It would be business as usual for me with the Council currently approaching budget. This is where I will advocate the ideas above, focusing on trying my best to keep
costs as low as possible whilst maintaining the great facilities our shire offers. Whilst I can’t promise anything as I am only one representative, I will endeavour to keep our shire growing, continuing to advocate for my community.
Michael Fraser Lives in Alva
I am a born and bred Burdekin resident who wants our strong community to continue to prosper well into the future. As a current business owner and former sugar industry contractor I have a diverse background and understanding of what drives the Burdekin. I’m prepared to listen to our community and share their ideas and insights. I would be supportive of any project that
helps retain our young families here in the Burdekin and encourages new residents to our shire. Projects that provide enhanced liveability to all residents also help to drive our economy, so are beneficial across the wider sector. Unfortunately, what most people want currently is greater security and less juvenile crime and this is an area that Local Government has little control of. I would
however be supportive of any State Government initiatives that may assist to improve the current situation and restore faith in our justice system. I imagine the first few months will involve numerous training workshops and plenty of information to understand the processes required within Local Government. This time will enable me to absorb much of what Burdekin Shire Council has
planned moving forward and how I am able to contribute and add value over the following four years.
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ON THE BEAT Youth Arrested For Stolen Car Three Burdekin youth have been arrested and charged for an alleged stolen vehicle incident in Ayr last Friday morning, February 9.
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Police officers were called to a fuel state along Edwards Street, just after 9am, following reports of a stolen car sighting. Upon police arrival, it will be alleged the Holden Commodore attempted to leave the scene before crashing into a nearby concrete curb and fence.
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It will be further alleged the driver tried to leave the scene on foot but was arrested after a brief altercation with police.
sess utensils or pipes, possess property suspected of having been used in drug offence, and stealing.
Two other people, who were allegedly inside the vehicle at the time, were taken into police custody at the scene.
A 26-year-old Ayr woman has been charged with one count each of unlawful use of motor vehicle, obstruct police, fraud relating to a fuel drive off, and possess dangerous drugs.
The Commodore was reported stolen from a Kilrie Road property in Jarvisfield at 3pm on February 8. A 21-year-old Ayr man has been charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle, unlawful use of motor vehicle, wilful damage, serious assault police officer, driving unlicenced, possess dangerous drugs, pos-
A 17-year-old Ayr boy has been charged with 20 offences, including 14 counts of enter premises and commit, three counts of unlawful use of motor vehicle, and one count each of stealing, serious assault police officer, and attempted unlawful use of motor vehicle.
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Community Forum For Disaster Preparation Announced
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urdekin Shire residents have firsthand experience of living through natural disasters. They also know all too well the importance of good communication during difficult times. With yet another cyclone threat earlier this month when Kirrily whirled in from the coast, the memories of devastating Cyclone Debbie remain etched in the minds of many. That’s why local media are supporting an initiative to improve communication between emergency responders and communities in times of disaster. Burdekin Aware and Prepared is a new innovative partnership between local media and natural hazards experts, which encourages residents to share their experiences of communication awareness-building about natural hazard events. There will be a community town hall on Saturday February 24, and residents are being urged to join in. This research project is funded by Natural Hazards Research Australia and delivered in partnership with a team of researchers at Deakin University. “Our research team wants to know how community members receive information before, during, and after natural hazards
- and what could be improved,” says the project’s lead researcher, Dr Gabi Mocatta. “People in the Burdekin Shire are generally well prepared, so we want to find out what the rest of Austalia can learn from them. “We want to know, for example, how good communication can save lives and property, and where it has helped bring people together. “We also want to know where there are gaps in education, communication and awareness about natural hazard events.” Cyclone Debbie – a category 4 cyclone – crossed the north Queensland coast in 2017 and was the most expensive in Queensland’s history, affecting at least 63,000 properties. The storm resulted in high winds (up to 263 km), heavy rain and flooding. In the wake of Debbie, Burdekin Shire has experienced flooding most summers, including a major rain event in January 2020 that closed the Bruce Highway. Unfortunately, compound natural hazards – where hazards occur in quick sucession or at the same time – are becoming increasingly common in Australia. Communication and awareness initiatives are key to preparation for future events. “We are hoping that community members will join in the discussion and help us un-
Recent Burdekin River flooding. Photo supplied
derstand what works well for communicating naural hazards in North Queensland, and what the rest of the country might be able to learn,” says Dr Mocatta. To participate in the forum, please sign up here: https://bit.ly/4bjnCIQ Any questions can be sent to: gabi.mocatta@deakin.edu.au
WHAT: Burdekin Aware and Prepared Community Forum WHERE: PCYC Burdekin WHEN: Saturday 24 February 2:30-4:30pm
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pproaching its 4th year of running in the Burdekin, Deni Caspanello’s 12 Hour Relay Swim for Leukemia continues to inspire, educate, and bring the community together, raising much needed funds for the Leukemia Foundation. The 2023 12 Hour Relay Swim for Leukemia, like previous years, was another amazing event raising over $7,600 to fund cancer research, treatments, and clinical trial access. The event was established in 2021, following Deni Caspanello’s diagnosis with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2020. Deni’s diagnosis was treated under the provisions of a recent clinical trial, running on a 4 – 21-day cycle, as opposed to an 8 – 21-day cycle, and unlike traditional methods, her treatment did not conclude with radiation. Producing an overwhelmingly positive outcome for Deni and her loved ones, she worked to create a fundraising event to provide other cancer patients with the same opportunities. “The money people are donating is working and helping cancer patients like me hear the words complete metabolic response so much quicker and eliminate all other symptoms that arise from radiation and prolonged chemo,” Deni explained. With another swim event coming to the Burdekin in March of 2025, Deni expressed she continues to be blown away with the community’s support and she’s beyond grateful. “The interest and support of the community has
been phenomenal,” expressed Deni. “Phenomenal is a word my Doctor, Dr Morris used my entire treatment as everything went to plan for me, and I was extremely lucky.” Deni and her family would like to express immense gratitude to all the event’s sponsors; McCathies Furniture Plus, WA&KT Farming, Wilmar, Burdekin Car Wash, Home Hill News agency, Tamara Michellin Hair Dressing, Liessmann & Sons, Guardian Pharmacy, Burdekin Snap Fitness, Brett Butler PT, The Shed NQ, Complete Health Pharmacy, Burdekin Torpedoes, Burdekin Tiles & Bathroom, Home Hill Swimming Pool, Home Hill Bakery, Blinds 2U, KMF Crafts, Nutrien, Home Hill & Lions Committee, Queens Hotel, Homewares & Styles, FirstIn Physio Pty, Don West Toyota, Ellen Marie, Bare + Bird Distillery, Northen Energy Electrical Solutions, The winning team GO H2O: Kristy, Briella, Glenn and Emilee Wassmuth, Michelle Scott, Laser Electrical, The Prawn Shop Home Hill, The Laurie Crooks, Owen and Logan Flanagan and Dylan Carew. Photo supplied Crown Hotel, and Blissful Baking. With many competitions throughout the 12-hour event, Deni would like to “All local businesses, musicians, schools, and congratulate the following winners. locals have been amazing and have donated so much to help me raise as much as I can for blood Social: Bob Gould’s Tropical Popsicles with a total lap count of 629. cancer research.” Competitive: Two time champions, GO H2O with a total lap count of 753. Preparations are underway for the 2025 12 Hour Spirit: Home Hill High Crushers. Relay Swim for Leukemia. With a date yet to be announced, the community can expect another Dash for Cash U18: Chloe Hook and Cruz Torkinton. amazing, record-breaking fundraising event in Dash for Cash 18+: Stephanie Prizeman and Logan Flannagan. the month of March 2025. Dash for Cash 35+: Michelle Scott, and Laurie Crooks.
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ly/3PGSvOE. explore the OPPORTUNITIES wonders EMPLOYMENT Time is run 22/32 – Technical Officer – Civil Design is Expansion seeking applications for a Technical Officer–- Civil Civilthink Design to be e • Take 4 photos of Council the Burdekin, Kickoff the Conversation 22/32 – Technical Officer Design INVITATION FOR TENDERS so get you involved in meeting the design needs ofOfficer Council’s Design office workinginon Council is seeking a Technical - Civil Design to bebyinvolved meetingCOMMUNITY WOODY WEED CONTROL/REMOVAL WELLBEING EVENT COUNCIL BURDEKIN SHIRE YOUTH ate expansion a wide range of Council projects including road construction, traffic to complete a line on outside and play for a the design needs of Council’s Design office by working on afacilities, wide range of card and PROGRAM stormwater drainage, and community pathways. You willfacilities, also work closely drainCouncil projects including road construction, traffic stormwater Nominations are now open for motivated young community members completed its with key internal external stakeholders to deliver quality outcomes withof a to join the 2024 Burdekin Shire Youth Council. age, andand community pathways. the bingo card. Tick chance to win one Kickoff the Conversation, a Community Wellbeing Event Landholders have the opportunity to register and secure their spot in your schoo g high level phase. of customer service. Council’s Woody Weed Control/Removal Program. dedicated to empowering mental health and Sand resilience • Are you keen to have your say on youth matters in the Burdekin? You will also work closely with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver bingoYou can card four $50 Burdekin will be heldoff on Saturday 28 your October 2023 at the Burdekin adventure. Macro Algae quality withuntil a high of customer Applications will outcomes remain open thelevel position is filled.service. register your interest with Council by Thursday 29 February Memorial from to 6:30pm. • DoHall, you want volunteer and help out with local community events? 2024. First come first served, there is only 80 days of work available you go lines can Gift Applications Cr If youas s commenced willCards,” remain open until the position is filled. with a maximum of 5 days per landholder. Work will be done in 4x 20 are Council aged 12 Mayor to 21 years this is for you. The first Youth Council Burdekin Shire Lyn McLaughlin said Kickoff M 23/54 Executive Assistant - Temporary day blocks over the next two years. Image: In the 2023/24 Meeting takes on Monday at 3:30pm at the Council across, be completed McLaughlin said. the Conversation is place a pivotal moment26 forFebruary the community. Council is seeking applications to fill the Technical role of Executive Assistant to the 23/65 – Graduate Officer - Civil Chambers. For more information or to register phone Council on (07) 4783 9800. Cutt t, the Council Cane Council seeking applications a Graduate Officer – Civil Mayor. This is a is temporary position for for a period of upTechnical to three months. Full-Design“This event encourages conversations about mentaldiagonally. health down, or For more or to grab nomination form email to assistwork the Design Office Manager providingThis design technical servicesresilience time“The or part-time arrangements will be in accepted. roleand also includes Bingo and information the importance of aseeking support,” Cr commdev@ million to cover Burdekin burdekin.qld.gov.au or phone Council on (07) 4783 9800. the Council. providing for executive support for the Chief Executive Officer and Councillors as McLaughlin said. • Upload CAPABILITY your STATEMENT AND TENDERING construction, and when required. Adventure offers a The responsibilities include (but are not limited to) conducting investigations, Adventure. TIPS WORKSHOP “Tickets willline be available to purchase from October 3photos 2023, of and concept design and drafting, cost estimation, and contract re, water Applications closedesign, Mondaydetailed 2 October 2023 at and 5:00pm. fantastic opportunity the event is expected to sell out quickly so be sure to book administration. Applicants nearing the completion of their studies are also enHelp your business stand out from the crowd and improve your e installations. completed bingo couraged to apply. chance of securing contracts by attending a Queensland Government to dive into thestraight away.” 23/48 - Leading Hand Form Setter/Concreter - Works Council is seeking applications for a Leading Hand - Form Setter/Concreter 24/09 – Coordinator Waste Services within the Works section to assist with the construction and maintenance of
hosted capability statement and tendering tips workshop. Kickoff the Conversation will feature keynote speakers who have not only faced significant health and life challenges An up-to-date capability statement is essential for promoting your but have triumphed, inspiring all with their resilience and business capabilities to procurement makers and other key decisionmakers in government and industry. Ultimately an effective capability Council is seeking applications for an experienced waste management pro- determination. statement can help your business thrive. civil infrastructure in connection with roads, footpaths, kerbing and channelling, fessional to join our Environment and Health team. Reporting to the Manager Wally Lewis, an esteemed sports personality, will share stormwater drainage, boat other the functions of Council. FAST TRACK TALENT SHOWCASE Environmental and ramps Health and Services, Coordinator Waste Services will play This is a great opportunity for Burdekin businesses to learn more insights into his health battles, his sporting journey, and an integral role in coordinating and delivery of the Council’s main waste colabout how to help your business stand out from the crowd and Registrations are now open the NQ associated Fast Track Talent Applications will remain open until the position is filled. the importance of breaking downforstigmas with Showcase! lection and disposal services. improve your chances of securing contracts. askingHave for help. Davies, known Unbreakable you Warren considered entering as as anThe individual or group? With the Farmer, willtaking impart invaluable life lessons focusing on Applications close Wednesday 21 February 2024 at 5:00pm. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to elevate your business event place on 16 March 2024, there is still plenty of time to 23/53 - Truck Driver - Works (Re-advertised) resilience, persistence, determination, andchance wellbeing. and secure more opportunities. Register here; https://bit.ly/3OyokrU. start preparing your piece. Don’t miss this to show your skills Council is seeking applications to fill the role of Truck Driver within the Works Warren’s and incredible passion. life journey is a beacon of hope and Manager Community Services section. This position requires a Heavy Rigid Drivers Licence, with experience, strength for all. This role includes developing Council’s Community Development Framework, The NQ Fast Track Talent is the only talent showcase of Council is seeking for a Showcase Technical Officer - Civil Design to be for road construction and maintenance activities. The Truckapplications Driver will be overseeing Library Services, Cultural and other Venues, and collaborating Local its kind speakers in Queensland. guest will add depth and diversity to the required with to participate in external maintenance and construction activities of Council internal and stakeholders. You will actively engage with our cominvolved in meeting the design needs of Council’s Design office by working on around mental health and resilience. infrastructure within shire.Council’s community grants program and support com-conversations The national talent showcase is open to performers of all ages and and the manage a munity wide range of Council projects including road construction, traffic facilities, talent genres, with over $5,000 in cash and prizes munity The Kickoff the Conversation community wellbeing eventup for grabs, Applications willinitiatives. remain open until the position is filled. including professional development and national performance stormwater drainage, and iscommunity pathways. You will also work closely generously supported by the Queensland Government. Applications close Monday 26 February 2024 at 9:00am. opportunities. Tickets go live at the Burdekin Theatre on 3 October with key internal and external stakeholders to 2023. deliver quality outcomes with a For more information or to apply, For more information Burdekin Shire Councils Fast Track 2024 is phone organised by the Burdekin Shire Youth Council. For more information or to apply, service. high level of customer Customer Service Centre onor4783 9800. email burdekin@fasttracktalent. For more information to register phonephone 4783 9800 or visit bit.ly/BurdekinJobs 4783 9800 or visit bit.ly/BurdekinJobs com.au or phone 0411 757 337. Applications will remain open until the position is filled.
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ho Is Your Priority?
If you were asked the question, “Who is your priority?” where would you place yourself on your list? Putting ourselves before our loved ones and other responsibilities is not always easy. We often hear about the concept of worklife balance, compassion fatigue, and mental well-being. Although we understand how important it is to take care of ourselves, many of us tend to put it off for another time. We might say things like “I’ll do it when I have more time,” “after I retire,” or “I’ll take care of it over the weekend.” What Is Self-Care? It’s anything you do to care for your physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health. Making small changes to daily routines can support us in challenging times and improve our overall health and well-being. How Do We Achieve This? The Burdekin community has masseuses, yoga and meditation practitioners, life coaches, many sporting clubs, arts and
crafts, cultural and spiritual groups, libraries, and amazing natural surroundings to enjoy. When we focus on our needs and take care of ourselves, it becomes a normal part of our daily lives. This change can inspire and encourage those around us to practice self-care too. Taking care of ourselves also means taking care of those we love and care about. When children learn to practice self-care early on, they are better prepared to handle the challenges of life. We are excited to join Ross Romeo from CORES Qld to bring to the community their Self-Care and Mental Wellbeing Workshop. Although normally delivered online, Ross and the BNC Team aim to make this a regular face-to-face opportunity. Contact the Centre on 47834243 if you would be interested. What does self-care look like to you? Is it curled up with a favourite book? Spending time with mates? A walk on the Beach? We would love to share your ideas on our Facebook page – post a photo and tag the Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre. The Team Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre
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ore members of the Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) met last week and moved to stand down as Ex-TC Kirrily no longer poses a threat to the region. The LDMG Chair Lyn McLaughlin thanked the community for their resilience and cooperation during the weather event. “I am proud of how our residents and businesses have supported each other and followed the advice of the authorities,” Ms McLaughlin said. “I also want to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of emergency services, Ergon, external agencies, council staff and volunteers who have been on the front line of the response and recovery efforts. “Council operations have returned to nor-
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treat, with a blend of classic elegance and cutting-edge trends dominating the scene. Consider the below when planning your outfit. Light and Airy Dresses: Embrace the north Queensland weather with dresses made of breathable fabrics like linen or silk in pastel or bright hues. These will keep you cool and stylish throughout the race day.
Tailored Suits in Spring Hues: For a sophisticated look, opt for a well-fitted suit in spring-inspired colours. This timeless ensemble ensures you stand out while adhering to the dress code. Statement Hats: Elevate your outfit with a statement hat that adds flair and personality. From oversized floppy hats to chic fascinators, there’s a style for every taste.
Fashions on the Field is a celebration of diversity, innovation, and conscious style. As racegoers grace the tracks with their fashion-forward ensembles, it’s clear that this year’s trends are not just about looking good but making a bold statement about the future of race day fashion.
Eye-Catching Jewellery: Accentuate your look with bold jewellery pieces that complement your outfit. Think colourful earrings, chunky bracelets, or statement necklaces to add a touch of glamour. Vibrant Shoes: Step into the races with shoes in vibrant colours or fun patterns. Whether you prefer classic pumps or stylish sandals, make sure your footwear makes a statement.
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n the rural heart of the Burdekin, a small but formidable business has thrived for the past three decades, weathering changes in the agricultural landscape and evolving customer demands. Eileen List and Jenny Cook, the dynamic mother-daughter duo behind Burdekin Growers Services, have not just been witnesses to the transformations in the industry; they have been active participants, adapting and growing their business with an unwavering commitment to quality, independence and community while staying true to their old-fashioned, family business roots. “You have got to laugh,” Eileen smiles as she and Jenny flick through newspaper clippings from 30 years ago; the laughter not just a reflection of their shared experiences but a testament to their resilience and ability to navigate the challenges that have come their way.
The Origins Eileen’s journey in the industry started at the age of 17 when she was offered a position with a small business that distributed fuel and fertiliser. She was given a book about fertilisers and chemicals which she studied enthusiastically, but it’s the handson knowledge and experience she gained from the people around her, learning in the field from “the best of the best”, that led her to a position she could see a future in. “People would take me out on the farms and show me how to identify pests and diseases,” Eileen says. “I learnt to be able to identify without going to uni – unless you have hands on experience, you’ll never learn what I learnt. It takes you a long time to learn all that.” Meanwhile, Eileen would bring baby Jenny to work from the age of six weeks old, thus beginning a strong mother-daughter bond that the success of Burdekin Growers Services was built upon. Jenny gained more insight into the industry working with Eileen after school and on school holidays. Upon finishing high
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school, she faced the decision of attending university or going into business with her knowledgeable mother, ultimately deciding on the latter and never turning back.
The Early Years As reported in the Ayr Advocate: “1994 marks a new beginning in the working life of Eileen List.” After 35 years of working with growers in a variety of agricultural sectors from sugarcane to tobacco, Eileen joined forces with Jenny to create Burdekin Growers Services, first opening on Edwards Street, Ayr. Eileen brought with her those decades worth of knowledge and experience and a reputation to match. “You’ve got to accumulate a lot of knowledge to be able to go into this type of business,” Eileen says. “It’s not something you can do light-heartedly because you’ve really got to know the companies and the products.” Eileen would continually impart this knowledge onto an eager Jenny, who was eager to outgrow her mother’s shadow and prove herself to the growers of the Burdekin. “Everyone used to walk in and say, ‘Is Eileen here? Is your mum here?’” Jenny laughs. “It takes a little while to build confidence in the customers. We’ve all been through that.” Burdekin Growers Services established itself in 1994 as a business catering to all industries of the Burdekin, whether it be sugarcane or mangoes, tree crops or ground crops. Jenny also brings livestock experience to the business and is passionate about animal health and stockfeed, while Eileen’s passion for home gardening is also reflected in the store’s gardening supplies. The store became a one stop shop, also stocking cleaning and household items for those travelling from out of town to buy in bulk.
was a bit of everything, it was that place to get things in bulk,” says Jenny. “If someone was coming into town, they could get most of their household items in bulk as well as the farm products.” “We stick to the same brands too,” adds Eileen. “We use possibly the best household products you can get, and I know because I use them. You get to know all of the products, and you strive to satisfy.”
“Over time, they become friends.” Burdekin Growers Services maintains the personal touch of an old-fashioned, family-owned business. They stick to first-class products, receive compliments for their practical bookkeeping system, and express gratitude to the community for their unwavering support.
The Dynamic Mother-Daughter Duo The enduring partnership of Eileen and Jenny epitomises the strength of their bond and the versatile and unique array of skills, talents and knowledge each brings to the business.
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The New Shop And Beyond In 1997, Burdekin Growers Services relocated to Railway Street, Ayr, where their store and shed still stands. A small house was demolished, and a shed was built and slowly expanded upon with an office, additional shed and store spaces being added on over the years. The grand opening was a grand affair, with over 400 people attending to show their support. The longevity of Burdekin Growers Services can be attributed to the deep-rooted relationships they have cultivated over the years. Eileen emphasises, “The customer is the core of our business.” The same customers for the last 30 years, and crossing generations of families, reflect the trust and reliability that define their business. It’s not just transactions; it’s about knowing their customers, caring for them, and, as Jenny adds,
“I love my mum,” Jenny shares. “I don’t find it hard to work with mum at all. We do have our disagreements, but they don’t last very long, they’re pretty direct and to the point, we don’t hold a grudge, we just move on.” “I think Jenny’s so reliable, that I trust her 100%,” adds Eileen. “If I don’t like something, I say it, if she doesn’t like something, she’ll tell me, and that’s how you adjust the business. Even though we’re mother and daughter, we’re just two people running a business that needs to be successful and it can only be successful if those two people think alike and work alike. We’ve got to be able to complement each other.” Eileen admits that it took her a while to appreciate the significance of Burdekin Growers Services reaching the 30-year milestone. Thanks to frequent reminders from Jenny and her many loyal customers, she’s come to acknowledge the amazing achievement with appreciation for her loving business partner and the community that supported the business over those decades. With no plans to retire, Eileen and Jenny celebrate the last 30 years while continuing to provide the Burdekin with its agricultural necessities with a smile and some good old-fashioned service.
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For someone who has been so passionately immersed in the agricultural industries since she was 17, Eileen List shows no signs of slowing down. Often faced with the question of retirement, Eileen is quick to reassure that she has no plans to step away from Burdekin Growers, a business she has delicately built with her daughter Jenny over the last 30 years. “Personally speaking, I think work is about health,” she said. “It keeps you healthy, you’ve got a healthy mind. It keeps you healthy in the mind, it keeps you mobile. I like the fact that if you haven’t seen one of your friends for a while, they can pop in and have a cuppa and a chat.” The one thing Eileen is more passionate about than Burdekin Growers is her family and community, evident in her everyday dealings with daughter, Jenny, granddaughter, Tash, and the countless customers who walked through the doors of Burdekin Growers for 30 years. She’s surrounded by family and friends whether at work or not. “Sharing time with the grandchildren
With a professional career spanning nearly everything from packing mangoes, hospitality and bar work, to working alongside heads of cattle, and fencing on western properties and power stations, Jenny Cook has called Burdekin Growers Services home for 30 years, and she has never looked back.
and all the family when not at work is a great pleasure,” she said. One of Eileen’s greatest challenges came 22 years ago when her husband and Jenny’s dad, Joe, passed away. This was a time when her family and community truly stepped up, providing her with invaluable support every step of the way. Eileen is someone who appreciates every day and makes the most of life surrounded by the people she loves. “My highlight is getting up every day, being able to function every day, and being able to go home at the end of the day still wanting to come to work the next day,” she said. “I think that’s what you call a highlight.”
Fueled by her passions stemming from her experience in a wide variety of industries, Jenny established Burdekin Growers Services alongside her mother, Eileen, in 1994, which continues to flourish under their leadership. Jenny has always called Ayr home despite stints in Cloncurry and Mount Isa through her lifetime. In fact, Jenny met her husband, Peter, in Cloncurry nearly 18 years ago, and she was quick to relocate him back to the Burdekin. A through and through country girl, Jenny had spent over five seasons working in various positions in mango packing sheds, a number of years studying animal health and cattle husbandry and even started a fencing business with Peter in Mount Isa.
Jenny loves spending time outdoors, with her animals and on the land. “I love horses, cattle and dogs,” she explained. “Most weekends are spent on or around horses. Work permitting, we try and get to as many camp drafts as possible. “Peter and I spend most of our time together – sometimes relaxing, mostly working on one thing or another.” Jenny also enjoys spending time with her great niece and nephew, watching them grow up and experience new things.
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For Natasha Vodonaivalu, affectionately known as Tash, the move from Brisbane to Ayr soothed her soul, allowing her to find some peace that she welcomed and continues to encourage in her life. Moving to Ayr about five years ago, Tash seamlessly fit into the Burdekin lifestyle, and into the communities of Ayr and Home Hill. With her mother’s side of the family originating from Ayr, and her father’s based in Fiji, Tash welcomed the change of small-town living, where familiar faces greet you at every moment, and there is never a dull moment. Coming on board with the Burdekin Growers Services team, alongside her aunt, Jenny, and her grandmother, Eileen, Tash primarily works in customer service, helping customers’ needs and getting the best products for them. “I’ve always worked in customer service, I really enjoy helping people,” Tash explained.
When she’s not at Burdekin Growers Services, Tash is having quality relaxation time. “I find peacefulness in the breath-taking beauty of nature, and nothing beats a good sunset. In my alone time I also enjoy shopping, gaming, and going to the gym,” she explained. Tash also finds immense enjoyment with spending time with her family. “My two kids are the best thing that’s ever happened to me. They are the driving force in my life and at times can be the most challenging.”
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he conclusion of the $25 million capital replacement program of Kalamia Mill is nearing, with the last evaporator being installed at the mill ahead of the 2024 production season. The Kalamia Mill, owned and operated by Wilmar Sugar and Renewables, is in its final stage of a three-year program to replace the evaporators; the first evaporator was installed in 2022, and the following two installed in 2023. Utilised at an important early step in the sugar manufacturing process, the evaporators dispel water from the sugar cane juice, which is concentrated in a syrup, before the sugar crystals are formed. Senior Project Engineer Chris Lammas said the four new vessels replaced older ones that had reached end of life. “This work represents an almost total renewal of the evaporator station at Wilmar’s Kalamia Mill, which should deliver improvements to rate and reliability,” Mr Lammas said.
“I’ve lived and breathed this project for four years. “It’s the biggest and most expensive capital program I’ve worked on. “It’s involved a lot of people with a multitude of skills from across the business, as well as external contractors.” All four vessels were engineered, fabricated, and installed in-house, with major components fabricated at Wilmar’s Burdekin Centralised Workshop, located at Brandon’s Pioneer Mill, before being transported 16km to Kalamia Mill. Manager Projects David Innes said the capital replacement program had provided an opportunity to standardise and improve Kalamia Mill’s evaporator station. “The existing evaporators were of different sizes and capacities. The new ones are all seven metres in diameter and have a heating capacity of 3200sqm. This creates greater efficiencies in design and construction,” he said.
into the fabrication of this evaporator and a further 33 tonnes of stainless steel tubing is installed on-site,” Mr Innes said. The fabrication and transport of the last vessel took more than 10,000 labour-hours. The new evaporators are part of a much larger program to replace end-of-life vessels across Wilmar Sugar and Renewables’ eight mills. More than $200 million is being invested in capital and maintenance work across Wilmar’s sugar factories and cane rail assets this year.
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Following the execution of a first-of-akind Licence and Engineering Agreement for Australia between businesses Jet Zero and LanzaJet, Project Ulysses is poised to revolutionise the aviation industry by converting agricultural by-products into 102 million litres of SAF annually, which Jet Zero said could meet the annual jet fuel demands for Cairns and Townsville Airports. Jet Zero also claimed the SAF produced at the facility has the potential to reduce CO2 emissions on commercial flights by approximately 70 per cent on a net lifecycle basis, relative to traditional fossil-based jet fuel, and will assist the Australian Government’s commitment to achieving its emissions reduction target of 43 per cent of 2005 CO2 levels by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050. Project Ulysses is also set to make a substantial impact on North Queensland by generating over 100 skilled jobs and creating supply chain opportunities in the
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Laurie’s Love Gala Ball Saturday, from 6pm Book your tickets for the 2024 Laurie’s Love Gala Ball featuring special guest speaker and brain cancer advocate, Carrie Bickmore. All tickets include four hour beer and wine drink package and three-course meal. Dress code: Black Tie. Burdekin Memorial Hall
Ayr State High School: Apprenticeship / Traineeship / Cadetship Evening Tuesday, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm The aim of the evening is to inform students about how to prepare and secure an apprenticeship, traineeship or cadetship. The format includes display tables, 5 minute introduction of your organisation and upcoming or future opportunities, and an expert panel for questions and answers. Ayr State High Resource Centre
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Mayoral Candidates Public Forum Tuesday, from 6pm Burdekin Chamber is inviting Burdekin mayoral candidates and other councillors to a public forum ahead of the local government election. This event is open to the public and is an opportunity to hear from candidates on the issues that matter most to the community. Kalamia Hotel
THURSDAY 29 FEBRUARY Burdekin Beast Cancer/Women with Cancer Support Group Thursday, from 10am Join a group of likeminded women, on a journey of cancer. Support each other and share your story. Contact Shirley Gilmore for more information on 0476157571.
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Zonta’s International Women’s Day Sunday, from 1.30pm Celebrate IWD in style at a scrumptious High Tea. The 2024 Zonta UN theme is “Count her in: Accelerating Gender Equality through Economic Empowerment”. Fun afternoon is assured with a guest speaker, an assortment of awards and prizes, lucky door, raffles etc. The funds raised support Zonta’s various ongoing local and international projects. Burdekin Catholic High School, Marchellin Centre, Gibson Street, Ayr
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NQ Fast Track Talent Showcase Saturday, from 11am The NQ Fast Track Talent Showcase is the only talent showcase of it’s kind in Queensland. The event is run by leading event and artist management company Yoyo Music and hosted in the Burdekin Shire by the Burdekin Shire Youth Council. The national talent showcase is open to performers of all ages and talent genres, with over $5,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs, including professional development and national performance opportunities. Burdekin Theatre
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The Robertson Brothers 60’s Variety TV Show Wednesday, from 7pm Following their Sold Out National Tour in 2023, Australia’s new ‘Kings of Variety Television’ are back in 2024 with a brand new show! The Robertson Brothers are thrilled to be returning with their new heart-warming and uplifting 1960’s Variety TV Show! Geoff and Ben Robertson are back as your charming and cheeky hosts for this nostalgic night of entertainment as they pay tribute to the musical giants of the 1960’s – The Beach Boys, The Monkees, Johnny Farnham, Peter, Paul and Mary, The Hollies, The Bee Gees, Frankie Valli, The Everly Brothers, Neil Sedaka and The Seekers. Burdekin Theatre
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he Burdekin boasts a remarkable rugby league history, with close to 20 internationals playing in the local competitions between the 1920s and 1980s, with this history and more captured in the book ‘A Short History of the Ayr, Home Hill and Burdekin Rugby Leagues’ which was written by rugby league historian Martin Grandelis and published in 2022.
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Mr Grandelis grew up in the Burdekin in the 1960s in the heyday of rugby league in the Burdekin district.
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here are many groups throughout the Burdekin offering residents the opportunity to pursue and develop their creative pursuits, and one of these is the Burdekin Night Writers, a vibrant online writing group with roots dating back to 2007.
From the great rivalries between clubs to the excitement of Foley Shield matches at Rugby Park, the book reflects on great memories for players, administrators and supporters. “As a kid growing up in Parkside Rugby league historian Martin Grandelis. Photo supplied: QRL in the 1960s, Rugby Park was the place to be, particularly on Foley Shield days,” Mr Grandelis told QRL be- Rainbows, Hornets and possibly Ramblers the foundation clubs. fore the book was launched in 2022. He said he was inspired to chronicle the “Across the river the Home Hill Football history of rugby league in the district League was formed shortly afterwards and through the pages of a new book, and by the early 1920s, four clubs in Zambucks recalled how clubs were fertile hunting (named after a famous ointment), Osgrounds for recruiters as well as big name borne, Cities and Iyah made up a senior southern players who came north as and junior competition”. coaches for club and Foley Shield teams.
“The history of rugby league in the Burdekin district is such a fascinating and at times turbulent story,” he said. “Ayr Football League formed following a break from the Lower Burdekin Rugby Football Union which saw matches of rugby league in Ayr from 1916 with Natives,
Over 760 pages, the book tells of controversies, club and representative matches, grand finals, recollections of players, referees and administrators, immortalising more than 350 stories on the page. ‘A Short History of the Ayr, Home Hill and Burdekin Rugby Leagues’ by Martin Grandelis is available to borrow from Burdekin Libraries in Ayr and Home Hill.
Founded by the visionary Cherelle Murphy, the group initially convened at her residence for a remarkable 15 years. In 2019, facing the challenge of Cherelle’s move to palliative care, the group seamlessly transitioned online to ensure her continued participation. Even after Cherelle’s passing, the Night Writers persevered, using messenger platforms to connect every fortnight, each session revolving around a carefully crafted prompt. Tracy Liotis, a member since 2019, said the aim of the group is to improve each member’s writing skills through group input, critique and discussion.
“With the amount of technology and things like that, a lot of these skills are getting lost and if we don’t try and keep them going at a community level, where will people learn and practise?” Tracy loves to write short stories, and other members specialise in non-fiction or poetry, but the group is also fertile ground for cultivating manuscripts and novels. Current and former members have not only published works but also earned accolades in story writing competitions across Queensland. The ‘Burdekin Creative Writers’ 2023 anthology, featuring contributions from Burdekin Night Writers and its sister group Burdekin Creative Writers, is available at the Burdekin Library in both Ayr and Home Hill. Aspiring writers and literary enthusiasts are invited to join the Burdekin Night Writers and Burdekin Creative Writers.
More than just a writing group, the Night Writers provide a space for collaboration and skill development.
Burdekin Night Writers meet fortnightly on a Tuesday evening from 7:00pm while Burdekin Creative Writers meet monthly on a Wednesday morning.
“Being around other creative people seems to up your own creativity,” Tracy said.
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7 GIBSON ST, AYR
11 LISA DR, AYR
34 RICHARD ST, AYR
• Lot 5 & 7 House & Land: $250,000.00 2,692sqm Allotment • Lot 10 Land Only: $50,000.00 - 1,505sqm Allotment • 3 double bedrooms with built-ins • Huge three-bay shed with great storage. • Outdoor living space with security screens
• 3.04 hectares of land • Serene and picturesque location
• Low-set, functional residence • 890m2 of low maintenance grassed grounds. • 3 Air-conditioned double bedrooms with robes. • Two single garage’s, one with internal access
Jo Gabiola
Jo Gabiola
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$345,000
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18 THIRD AV, HOME HILL • Stunning three-bedroom, two-bathroom home • Chef’s dream kitchen with ample storage. • Fully fenced 809sqm block • One garage and a three-bay colourbond shed.
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$415,000
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• Stunning four-bedroom and two-bathroom home • Double garage and double carport • Fully Fenced 809sqm block • Peaceful and family-friendly neighborhood.
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• Expression of Interest - closing 12 pm Wednesday 28th February 2024 • Area: Approx 63.26Ha Cultivation area: Approx 52.02Ha • Four-bedroom home • Five-bay machinery shed with 2 phase power. • Machinery included • Water: 4 underground Electric bore pumps
John Mottin
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LOT 73, 91 & 54 CORICA RD, BARRATTA
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• Expression of Interest - closing 12 pm Thursday 22nd February 2024 • Area: Approx 127.05 hectares. Cultivation area: 122.47Ha. • Spacious 3-bedroom home. • Water Allocation: Approx. 1, 008 megs of water allocation from Sunwater. • Pumps: 3 open water pumps and 2 bores. • Cane Crop: growing approx. 12,000 tonnes per annum.
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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. 10.30 Cook And The Chef. 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. 2.00 Total Control. 3.00 Cook And The Chef. 3.25 Tenable. 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.15 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. (M) 10.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 10.30 The Weekly. 11.05 News. 11.20 Love Your Garden. 12.10 Tenable. 12.55 Miniseries: Innocent. (M) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.55 Hugh’s Wild West. 10.50 Revolution: Ideas That Changed The World. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Good Ship Murder. 8.25 Silk Road From Above. 9.25 Queens That Changed The World. 10.20 SBS News. 10.50 Departure. 11.40 Romulus. 3.20 Going Places. 4.20 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Dead In The Water. (2021) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: The Proposal. (2009) (PG) Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen. 10.50 To Be Advised. 1.00 12 Monkeys. (MA15+) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 MOVIE: A Bridesmaid In Love. (2022) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Men’s All Stars. Round 1. Indigenous All Stars v Maori All Stars. 9.00 All Stars Post-Match. 9.30 MOVIE: Escape Plan. (2013) 11.45 Tipping Point. 12.45 Pointless. 1.45 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.00 World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 6. Finals. 4.10 Explore. 4.30 World’s Greatest Journeys. 5.30 Skippy.
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. 8.30 Neighbours. 9.00 Bold. 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. 10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 Judge Judy. 11.00 Dr Phil. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 Judge Judy. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. 8.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. 9.30 Fire Country. 10.30 So Help Me Todd. 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Shopping.
SATURDAY
6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 News. 12.30 Keeping Faith. (M) 1.30 Darby And Joan. (PG) 2.15 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 2.45 McCartney 3, 2, 1. 3.15 Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World. (PG) 4.00 Grand Designs Transformations. 5.00 Landline. 5.30 Muster Dogs. (PG) 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Darby And Joan. (PG) 8.15 Endeavour. (M) 9.50 Total Control. (M) 10.40 Midsomer Murders. (M) 12.10 Rage. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cycling. The Saudi Tour. Highlights. 3.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 3.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 4.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 5.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. 5.35 Secrets Of The Imperial War Museum. 6.30 News. 7.30 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres. 8.25 Scotland’s Scenic Railways. 9.20 Queen Victoria: Love, Lust And Leadership. 10.15 Stolen: Catching The Art Thieves. 11.25 In Therapy. 2.25 Going Places. 4.25 Bamay. 5.00 Late Programs.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Great Australian Detour. 12.30 My Way. 1.00 The Pet Rescuers. 1.30 MOVIE: Rocky II. (1979) 4.00 The Garden Hustle. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Space Invaders. 8.30 MOVIE: Casino Royale. (2006) 11.30 My Life As A Rolling Stone. 12.40 Great Australian Detour. 1.05 Surfing Australia TV. 1.30 The Pet Rescuers. 2.00 World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 7. Finals. 4.15 Garden Gurus Moments. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Helping Hands.
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 I Fish. 8.30 Roads Less Travelled. 9.00 The Placemakers: Expedition Kimberley. 9.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. 10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 Everyday Gourmet. 11.30 All 4 Adventure. 12.30 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 1.00 Australian Survivor. 2.00 Wildlife Rescue. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 GCBC. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 News. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.00 To Be Advised. 10.00 Ambulance UK. 11.15 FBI: International. 1.00 Shopping. 4.30 Authentic. 5.00 Hour Of Power.
SUNDAY
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.30 Dream Gardens. 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 Cook And The Chef. 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. 4.40 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. 5.30 The ABC Of... 6.00 Grand Designs Transformations. 7.00 News. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.30 Total Control. 9.30 Silent Witness. 10.30 Mystery Road. 11.25 Harrow. 12.15 The Trial Of Christine Keeler. 1.15 Sanditon. 2.05 Rage Vault. 4.05 Catalyst. 5.00 Insiders.
6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Surf Life Saving. Interstate Championships. Highlights. 5.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. 5.35 Secrets Of The Imperial War Museum. 6.30 News. 7.30 Mystery Of Blackbeard’s Lost Treasure. 8.20 Putin’s Stolen Children. 9.55 Rise Of The Nazis: Dictators At War. 11.05 Muhammad Ali. 1.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 2.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 2.55 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 3.50 Going Places. 4.50 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 Motor Racing. Bathurst 12 Hour. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Australian Idol. (PG) 8.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Slawomir Tomczyk. (M) A look at the murder of Slawomir Tomczyk. 9.35 What The Killer Did Next: Michael Ryan. (M) 10.35 The Disappearance Of Gabby Petito. (M) 12.00 Bates Motel. (MA15+) 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Family Drives. 12.00 Fishing Aust. 12.30 Building Icons. 1.30 MOVIE: Middle School: The Worst Years Of My Life. (2016) 3.30 Space Invaders. 4.30 Explore TV. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 My Way. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Married At First Sight. 8.30 60 Minutes. 9.30 9News Late. 10.00 Murder In The Family. 11.00 The First 48. 11.50 Family Law. 12.40 Building Icons. 1.30 Surfing Australia TV. 2.00 World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 8. Finals. 4.30 GolfBarons. 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. 8.30 Freshly Picked. 9.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient. 9.30 My Market Kitchen. 10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 Pooches At Play. 11.00 Buy To Build. 11.30 Healthy Homes. 12.00 Australian Survivor. 1.30 Cook With Luke. 2.00 4x4 Adventures. 3.00 Roads Less Travelled. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 GCBC. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 Australian Survivor. 9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. 11.00 FBI: International. 12.00 The Sunday Project. 1.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.
MONDAY
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 News. 1.00 Endeavour. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Cook And The Chef. 3.25 Tenable. 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. 5.10 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 Q+A. 10.35 News. 10.50 The Business. 11.10 The Weekly. 11.40 Planet America. 12.10 Love Your Garden. 1.00 Tenable. 1.50 Why Are You Like This. 3.05 Rage. 4.35 Catalyst. 5.30 7.30.
6.00 WorldWatch. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 2.10 Daniel O’Donnell: Home To Donegal. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.00 DNA Family Secrets. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Letters And Numbers. 8.30 Finding Your Roots. 9.30 The 2010s. 11.05 SBS News. 11.35 Blanca. 12.35 Silent Road. 4.25 Going Places. 4.55 Destination Flavour. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG) 2.00 To Be Advised. 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 Australian Idol. (PG) 9.00 The Irrational. (M) 10.00 The Latest: Seven News. 10.30 S.W.A.T. (M) 11.30 Curse Of The Chippendales. (M) 12.30 Bates Motel. (MA15+) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. 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 Married At First Sight. (M) 9.10 Big Miracles. (M) 10.10 9News Late. 10.40 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+) 11.30 Court Cam. (MA15+) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.00 Pointless. (PG) 2.00 Hello SA. (PG) 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Everyday Gourmet. 6.30 My Market Kitchen. 7.00 The Talk. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. 8.30 GCBC. 9.00 Bold. 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. 10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 Judge Judy. 11.00 Dr Phil. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 Australian Survivor. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Australian Survivor. 8.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+) 9.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (M) 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 One Plus One. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 News. 1.00 Call The Midwife. 2.00 Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Cook And The Chef. 3.30 Tenable. 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.10 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Better Date Than Never. 9.00 Earth. 10.05 You Can’t Ask That. 10.35 News. 10.50 The Business. 11.05 Four Corners. 11.55 Q+A. 12.55 Media Watch. 1.15 Love Your Garden. 2.05 Tenable. 2.50 Rage. 4.30 Catalyst. 5.30 7.30.
6.00 WorldWatch. 10.55 Revolution: Ideas That Changed The World. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 New Breed: The Rise Of The Social Entrepreneur. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.00 DNA Family Secrets. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.35 Franklin. 10.20 Robson Green’s Icelandic Adventure. 11.15 SBS News. 11.45 Blackout: Tomorrow Is Too Late. 12.40 Infiniti. 3.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 4.35 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Motorbike Cops. 2.00 Autopsy USA. 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) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) 9.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+) 10.00 First Dates UK. (M) 11.05 The Latest: Seven News. 11.35 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. (M) 12.45 Bates Motel. (MA15+) 1.45 Your Money & Your Life. (PG) 2.30 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. 1.45 Explore. 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 Married At First Sight. (M) 9.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (M) 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 Travel Guides NZ. (PG) 11.30 Family Law. (M) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.10 Pointless. (PG) 2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG) 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Everyday Gourmet. 6.30 My Market Kitchen. 7.00 The Talk. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. 8.30 Neighbours. 9.00 Bold. 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. 10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 Judge Judy. 11.00 Dr Phil. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 Judge Judy. 2.00 Australian Survivor. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Australian Survivor. 9.00 NCIS. (M) 10.00 NCIS: LA. 11.00 The Project. 12.00 Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. 2.00 Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Cook And The Chef. 3.25 Tenable. 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. 5.10 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 The Weekly. 9.05 This Is Going To Hurt. (M) 9.50 Planet America. 10.25 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.05 News. 11.20 The Business. 11.35 Rosehaven. 12.30 Love Your Garden. 1.20 Tenable. 2.05 Rage. 4.30 Catalyst. 5.30 7.30. 6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 News. 1.00 Earth. 2.00 Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Cook And The Chef. 3.25 Tenable. 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. 5.10 Grand Designs. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Grand Designs Transformations. 9.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. 9.50 Fake Or Fortune? 10.50 News. 11.05 The Business. 11.20 This Is Going To Hurt. 12.10 Grand Designs. 12.55 Tenable. 1.45 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. 2.30 Rage. 4.35 Catalyst. 5.30 7.30.
6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 2.10 Secrets Of Tutankhamun. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.00 DNA Family Secrets. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Scottish Islands With Ben Fogle. 8.40 The Matchmakers. 9.40 Kin. 10.35 SBS News. 11.05 Blinded. 12.00 The Wall: Cover Your Tracks. 3.20 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 4.15 Bamay. 4.50 Destination Flavour. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight. 6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 2.05 56 Years Of Painting, 1 Lesson On Anger. 2.15 Hunt For Queen Nefertiti. 3.05 Mastermind Aust. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Every Family Has A Secret. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 DNA Family Secrets. 8.40 The Carnival: Australia Uncovered. 9.50 Culprits. 10.50 SBS News. 11.20 The Spectacular. 12.15 My Brilliant Friend. 4.05 Going Places. 4.35 Bamay. 5.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Autopsy USA. (M) 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. (PG) 8.30 Miniseries: Mr Bates vs The Post Office. (M) Part 3 of 4. 10.40 The Latest: Seven News. 11.10 Inside Chernobyl. (PG) 12.40 Parenthood. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Murder And Matrimony. (2021) 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. 2.30 Beach Cops. 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) 7.30 Home And Away. 8.30 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. (M) 9.30 The Latest: Seven News. 10.00 Australia: Now And Then. (M) 11.00 Born To Kill? (MA15+) 12.00 Black-ish. 1.00 Harry’s Practice. 1.30 Travel Oz. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. 1.30 Explore TV. 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 Married At First Sight. (M) 9.00 Under Investigation. (M) 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 See No Evil. (M) 11.30 The Equalizer. (M) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.10 Pointless. (PG) 2.00 Destination WA. (PG) 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Everyday Gourmet. 6.30 My Market Kitchen. 7.00 The Talk. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. 8.30 Neighbours. 9.00 Bold. 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. 10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 Judge Judy. 11.00 Dr Phil. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 Australian Survivor. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Ambulance Australia. (M) 8.30 FBI: International. (M) 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning. 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. 8.30 Neighbours. 9.00 Bold. 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. 10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 Judge Judy. 11.00 Dr Phil. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 Judge Judy. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Dog House Aust. 8.30 Gogglebox Australia. 9.30 Law & Order: S.V.U. 10.30 Blue Bloods. 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.
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WEEKLY TV GUIDE
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. 1.30 My Way. 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. (M) 8.30 Emergency. (M) 9.30 RPA. (PG) 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+) 11.50 A+E After Dark. (M) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.35 Pointless. (PG) 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PG) 4.30 ACA. 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.
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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5.30pm Escape To The 6.00pm Cricket. Women’s Country. (R) Test Match. Australia v 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) South Africa. Day 2. Late 7.30 Border Patrol. (PG, R) afternoon session. 8.30 Escape To The 8.30 Movie: Men In Black Country. II. (2002) (PG, R) Tommy 11.30 Escape To The Lee Jones, Will Smith, Perfect Town. (PG, R) Rosario Dawson. 12.30 Escape To The 10.20 Movie: Pacific Rim: Country. (R) Uprising. (2018) (M, R) John Boyega. 12.35 Movie: The Nightingale. (2018) (MA15+, R)
6.30pm Rugby League. NRL. Men’s All Stars. Round 1. Indigenous All Stars v Maori All Stars. 7.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: The Bodyguard. (1992) (M, R) 11.05 Major Crimes. (M, R) 12.05 Movie: Night Of The Eagle. (1962) (M, R)
6.00pm Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M, R) 11.15 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)
6.10pm Duckrockers. (PG, R) 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Hoarders. (M, R) 9.25 Sex Club 101. 10.20 Queer Sports. 12.10 Secret World Of Las Vegas. (M, R) 1.05 Sex Before The Internet. (MA15+, R) 2.00 Couples Therapy. (PG, R)
7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 QI. (M, R) 8.30 Live At The Apollo. (M, R) 9.00 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 9.50 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M, R) 10.20 MythBusters. (PG, R) 11.10 Portlandia. (M, R) 11.55 Black Mirror. (MA15+, R)
6.00pm Heathrow. (PG, R) 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. (PG, R) 12.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. (PG, R) 1.30 Escape To The Country. (R)
6.00pm Cricket. Women’s Test Match. Australia v South Africa. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 8.30 Disasters At Sea. (PG, R) 9.30 Mighty Ships. (PG, R) 10.30 Mighty Planes. (PG, R) 11.30 Building Giants. (PG, R) 12.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. (PG)
4.30pm World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 7. Heats. 7.30 Movie: Outbreak. (1995) (M, R) Dustin Hoffman, Rene Russo. 10.00 Movie: Six Degrees Of Separation. (1993) (M, R) Stockard Channing, Donald Sutherland. 12.15 Movie: Steptoe And Son. (1972) (M, R)
6.00pm Soccer. A-League Men. Round 17. Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory. 9.15 NCIS. (M, R) 10.15 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R) 12.05 FBI: International. (M, R) 1.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M, R) 2.00 48 Hours. (M, R)
6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.30 Friends. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)
6.05pm Movie: Still Standing. (2022) (PG) 7.35 Impossible Engineering: Tokyo Skytree - Japan. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Simple Minds: Everything Is Possible. (2022) (M) 10.10 Better Things. (M) 11.05 Fear The Walking Dead. (MA15+, R) 1.00 The X-Files. (M, R)
7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 QI. (M, R) 8.30 Queerstralia. (M, R) 9.30 You Can’t Ask That. (PG, R) 9.50 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+, R) 10.35 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 11.25 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG, R) 12.05am Miniseries: The Hollow Crown. (M, R)
6.00pm Greatest Escapes To The Country. (R) 6.45 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG, R) 8.35 Vera. (M, R) 10.35 Call The Midwife. (M, R) 11.50 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG, R) 1.40 House Calls To The Rescue. (R)
6.00pm Cricket. Women’s Test Match. Australia v South Africa. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 8.30 Movie: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. (2018) (M, R) Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rafe Spall. 11.05 Movie: xXx: State Of The Union. (2005) (M, R) 1.10 Blokesworld. (PG, R) 1.40 On Tour With Allan Border. (PG, R)
4.30pm World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 8. Heats. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 8.30 To Be Advised. 12.10 Movie: Watch Your Stern. (1960) (PG, R) 2.00 Movie: Not Now, Comrade. (1976) (PG, R)
6.00pm JAG. (PG, R) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R) 11.15 Blue Bloods. (M, R) 12.15 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M, R) 1.10 Evil. (M, R)
6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.00 South Park. (M, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 Just For Laughs Montreal. (M, R)
5.50pm Alone Sweden. (PG) 6.40 Ocean Wreck Investigation. (PG) 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. (PG) 8.30 The Search For El Dorado. (M) 9.20 Cracking The Code. (PG, R) 10.20 The Gentle Art Of Swedish Death Cleaning. (M)
7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (R) 8.30 MythBusters. (PG) 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 10.10 Louis Theroux: Savile. (M, R) 11.25 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 11.55 QI. (M, R) 12.25am Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG, R)
5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 8.30 Foyle’s War. (M, R) 10.45 Mighty Ships: Viking Star. (PG, R) 11.45 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 12.45 Foyle’s War. (M, R)
5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG, R) 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG, R) 10.30 Deep Water Salvage. (PG) 11.30 Ax Men. (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 Death In Paradise. (M, R) 8.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. (M) 9.40 Whitstable Pearl. (M) 10.40 Miniseries: Agatha Christie’s ABC Murders. (M, R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 Workaholics. (MA15+, R)
5.35pm TVNZ 1News At Six. 6.15 The Fast History Of. (PG) 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Taskmaster. (M, R) 9.25 Bad Education. (M) 10.30 Last Chance To Save A Life. (PG, R) 11.30 Scrubs. (M, R) 12.25 The Wrestlers. (MA15+, R)
MONDAY
7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.15 To Be Advised. 10.10 Portlandia. (PG, R) 10.55 Back. (MA15+, R) 11.20 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 11.50 Movie: Carol. (2015) (M, R)
5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. (PG, R) 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. (PG, R) 10.45 David Jason: Planes, Trains And Automobiles. (PG, R) 11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R) 1.00 Wanted. (M, R) 2.00 Fortitude. (MA15+, R)
5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG, R) 9.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. (M, R) 10.30 Ice Road Truckers. (M, R) 11.30 Barrett-Jackson: Revved Up. (PG) 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 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG, R) 10.40 See No Evil: The White Cellphone. (M, R) 11.40 Madam Secretary. (M, R) 12.40 Major Crimes. (M, R) 1.40 New Tricks. (M, R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 9.25 FBI: International. (M, R) 10.20 FBI. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)
5.35pm TVNZ 1News At Six. 6.15 The Fast History Of. (PG) 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Dark Side Of The 2000s. (M) 9.25 Stone Cold Takes On America. (M) 10.15 Hudson & Rex. (M) 11.55 Reunions. (M, R)
TUESDAY
7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? The Unseen Bits. (R) 8.30 Doc Martin. (M, R) 9.20 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+, R) 10.05 Killing Eve. (M, R) 10.50 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 11.25 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG, R) 11.45 Miniseries: The Hollow Crown. (M, R)
5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R) 8.45 Lewis. (M, R) 10.45 Maternal. (M, R) 11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R) 12.45 The Hotel Inspector. (PG, R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)
5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R) 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) 9.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG, R) 10.30 Police: Hour Of Duty. (M, R) 11.30 Nature Gone Wild. (PG)
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 As Time Goes By. (PG, R) 8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M, R) 10.50 Forensics: Catching The Killer. (MA15+) 11.50 Madam Secretary. (M, R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. (M, R) 10.20 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M, R) 11.15 Diagnosis Murder. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)
5.35pm TVNZ 1News At Six. 6.15 The Fast History Of. (PG) 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Inside Wagner. (M) 9.25 David Harewood On Blackface. (PG) 10.20 Movie: Blade Runner. (1982) (MA15+, R) 12.25 The Bad Kids. (M, R)
WEDNESDAY
7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 9.00 Gruen. (M, R) 9.40 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) 10.10 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG, R) 10.55 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M, R) 11.15 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)
5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Father Brown. (M, R) 8.30 The Coroner. (M, R) 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R) 11.30 Father Brown. (M, R) 12.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 1.30 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Counting Cars. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Independence Day. (1996) (M, R) Will Smith, Bill Pullman. 11.25 Movie: The New Mutants. (2020) (M, R) 1.30 American Restoration. (PG, R) 2.00 American Pickers. (PG, R)
5.30pm Yorkshire 5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) Auction House. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Bull. (M, R) (R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 7.30 Keeping Up 9.30 NCIS: New Orleans. Appearances. (PG, R) (M, R) 8.40 Poirot. (PG, R) 10.30 Matildas Preview 10.50 Coroner. (MA15+, R) Show. 11.50 Manifest. (M, R) 11.00 Evil. (MA15+, R) 12.50 Keeping Up 11.55 FBI. (MA15+, R) Appearances. (PG, R) 12.50 Home Shopping. 2.00 Poirot. (PG, R) (R)
6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)
5.35pm TVNZ 1News At Six. 6.15 The Fast History Of. (PG) 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG) 10.10 Devilsdorp. (M, R) 11.20 Taskmaster. (M, R) 12.15 Hoarders. (M, R) 1.00 F*ck, That’s Delicious. (M, R)
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Carol. (2015) (M, R) Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara. 10.25 Movie: Mystery Road. (2013) (M, R) Aaron Pedersen. 12.25am Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 12.55 QI. (M, R) 1.25 Killing Eve. (MA15+, R)
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CALLOW, THOMAS JOSEPH ‘TOM’ LATE OF HOME HILL.
Passed away on 11th February, 2024 aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Jan, Much loved father and father-in-law of Leigh and Robert Vecchio, Fleur and Frank Vigerzi, loving grandpa of Teahly and Brodie Vecchio, Alaric and Braydon Vigerzi. A graveside service to celebrate the life of Tom will commence at 3.30pm Monday, 19th February, 2024 at the Home Hill Cemetery. PLEASE NOTE IF WEATHER IS INCLEMENT SERVICE WILL BE RELOCATED TO HOME HILL GOLF CLUB.
Thursday February 16th 2024
PAIGE, MAVIS ANN LATE OF MT. KELLY,
Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on 9th February, 2024 aged 61 years. Beloved wife of Mark, Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Callan and Sarah, Alicia and Haydn Henning, Loving grandmother of Jarrah, Colt, Charlie and Andrew. Loved daughter-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many. A service to celebrate the life of MAVIS will commence at 2pm, Friday, 16th February, 2024 at The Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ayr. No cortege.
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Merna Anna BITTER (nee Hintz) CAPPER, KATRINA LATE OF AYR,
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on 5th February, 2024. Much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend to many. A service to celebrate the life of Katrina will commence at 2pm Thursday, 22nd February, 2024 at The Burdekin Community Church, Beach Road, Ayr followed by interment in the Ayr Lawn Cemetery.
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Late of Home Hill Passed away on the 16th January 2024 aged 82 years Beloved wife of Eric (deceased) Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Service for Merna to be held at the Minor Memorial Hall, Home Hill. The Service is appointed to commence at 3:00pm on Friday the 16th February 2024
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IN MEMORIAM
HAWKINS, ALICE MAY Late of Regis Care, Home Hill formerly of Ayr. Passed away on 11th February, 2024 aged 93 years. Beloved wife of Keith (deceased), Much loved mother of Gloria, Violet, Caroline, Sydney (deceased), Leslie, Michael, James, John, Brenda, Frances and Ruby, loving mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother of their families.
KEVIN (MUSSY) MUSPRATT No words I write can ever say How much I miss you every day It’s sad but true 10 years have passed since I lost you.
I think about you always I talk about you too I have so many memories But I wish, I still had you.
I often sit and think about The years that have passed by And of the happiness and joy That was shared by you and I.
Loving remembered Desley
A graveside service to celebrate the life of Alice will commence at 2pm Tuesday, 20th February, 2024 at the Ayr Lawn Cemetery.
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You gave us all you had to give Gifts both big and small But most of all you gave us love The greatest gift of all.
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Tate Brombal Back In The Burdekin
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year away from home playing in southern Queensland has given forward Tate Brombal extra incentive to be a part of the Burdekin Roosters A grade side this season. After being in and out of the top grade in 2022, Tate decided to test himself in another League. Last year took him south to Warwick where he signed with the Warwick Cowboys under coach Col Speed, a man highly regarded in the coaching ranks in the state. Speed last year coached Toowoomba in the 47th Batallion Trophy which is played between leagues like Bundaberg, Gympie and Maryborough. The Cowboys play in the 12 team Toowoomba League with both country and Toowoomba city teams.
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Elliot Dal Santo. Photo supplied
he 2024 football season started last Saturday for Burdekin FC. The Panthers were away to Estates in the Kappa Cup. It was a good start to the season with the Panthers winning 2-1 at Victoria Park in Townsville. The boys were keen to get into their first fixture of the year. The Panthers always seem to do well in the Cup and wanted to continue that. Burdekin started well with Matthew Kolb hitting the post with a well drilled left foot shot. With lots of short, sharp passing, the Panthers were able to find pockets of space, and eventually got the breakthrough they deserved after Jay Leckenby in the box, laid a nice pass to Ryan Scodellaro who from just outside the penalty area calmly placed his left foot shot in the bottom left-hand corner of the net. Estates fought back, growing into the game and with the Panthers fitness levels lacking, Burdekin were on the back foot for the last twenty minutes of the first half, and under pressure. Estates got their reward just before half time to go into the break all square at 1-1. Burdekin came out in the second half trying to play like they had in the first twenty minutes and the game was far more evenly poised. The Panthers went ahead with fifteen minutes to go when El-
liot Dal Santo, unmarked at the back post, calmly headed in a cross. Congratulations to Jarrod Dal Santo who made his first team starting debut and to Oscar Licciardello who was named on the bench for the first time, a step up in his football career. The Panthers now play JCU Riverway in the next round of the Cup. The match is at International Park this Saturday night at 7.00. Training at International Park is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6.30 pm for men and Wednesdays at 6.00 pm for women. Junior Registration for the 2024 season closed on Sunday. There are nearly 200 juniors nominated for the season, great numbers! Coaches will be getting together during the week to pick teams for each age group. The first pre-season game will be this Saturday, at times to be determined. Keep an eye out on your emails and Facebook for any information this week leading up to the first pre-season game. The MiniRoos Coaching Clinic will be held on 25th February from 4:30pm- 6:30pm, This is a Free Coaching Clinic. Read Football Matters with Cyclops on the Burdekin FC Facebook page. Contributed by Richard Samwell
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Tate said they played against country teams like Goondiwindi, Pittsworth, Dalby, Oakey and Wattles and city teams Valleys, Brothers, Highfield, Souths and Newtown. “The football is very hard in that competition with a number of young and older players coming from Sydney and Brisbane to join the clubs,” the player said. He added that there were also a lot of Pacific Islanders working in the area and they played it hard.
over 110kg, says he is looking forward to one thing especially ... “a Burdekin winter .... it is absolutely freezing at times down there.” “At times it is so cold and foggy it gets hard to see the other end of the field.” When asked about the comparison between the Townsville and Toowoomba styles of play, he thought Townsville would be quicker, but Toowoomba would be a lot harder.
The support for Rugby League in that area is huge with big crowds turning out to watch the local games.
The returning Rooster said he hopes to play anywhere in the forwards in A Grade for the Roosters but just to be out there would suit him.
“Places like Roma, Dalby and Goondiwindi usually have packed grounds and they support their teams full on,” Tate said.
He thought training was coming along well under new coach Daniel Beazley and players should learn a lot from his experience.
The forward, who has bulked up to
Contributed by Brian Carnes
Forward Tate Brombal has returned to the Burdekin after a season in southeast Queensland. Photo supplied
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Golf On The Beach
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ordes of people descended on the Ayr Surf Life Saving Club on Saturday February 10 for their annual Beach Golf Day.
their sponsors for the day, The Kalamia Hotel and Padman Water Solutions for their generous donation of prizes, and all those who attended to support their club.
The day kicked off with the drawing event of their Top 100 Club, where the masses mingled over lunch and drinks until the big wheel revealed the lucky winners. First prize went to Ena Daniels, whilst Carol Rossato was the winner of second prize.
Best dressed team for the day were The Drunken Bus Drivers - Ben Nielson, Danny Horan, Jimmy Hayllor and Greeny.
20 teams took to the unique beach golf course to make their way around the 6 holes, enjoying an afternoon of sunshine, sand and laughs.
Their next event is a Family Fun Day being ‘4 Over Par’ were overall winners on the day held on Saturday March 2 which will be a great family day out with lots of activities for young and old.
The Ayr Surf Club would like to thank
Overall Winners were 4 Over Par - Ben Pontifex, Dave and Kathryn Sartori, Jarrod Rossato and Sarah Pontifex.
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‘The Drunken Bus Drivers’ were awarded Best Dressed Photos supplied: Kellie Lawry
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Life membership presentation L-R Burdekin Race Club Vice President Ron Scott, Robyn Hewson, Doug Chappell, Jan and Torrie Davies and Club President Ricky Gudge. Photo credit: David Jackson
he services of some of its most dedicated members and volunteers were recognised by Burdekin Race Club at a presentation late last year. At a race meeting on December 9 2023, four volunteers were presented with Life Memberships while a further four were honoured for their volunteer service. “It’s all about recognising those many years of volunteering,” said Burdekin Race Club President Rick Gudge. “Everything that’s done here is done by volunteers and, without them, there’s no club.” Life Memberships were presented to Doug Chappell, Robyn Hewson, Torrie Davies and Jan Davies. Jim and Fay Olsen and Mitchell and Margaret Gudge were also highlighted for their contributions to the club. Mr Chappell has worked in numerous stewarding roles since he first became involved in racing as a teenager and was honoured after around 60 years of service to the club. “I was real thrilled,” Mr Chappell told Racing Queensland. “I got the shock of my life when I was told. “It has been a big journey.” Fellow Life Member Ms Hewson was a
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member of Burdekin Delta Turf Club before joining Burdekin Race Club in the early 1990s. “She’s been a strong member of our club for many years,” said Mr Gudge. Mr Davies is a former Burdekin Race Club President and Vice President while Ms Davies aids in the publicity of the Burdekin Grower Race Day. “Both were a main part in the setting up of Burdekin Grower Race Day in 1999; Torrie’s a judge and Jan looks after all of our correspondence,” said Mr Gudge. Mr Gudge said the Burdekin Race Club is looking for new members, particularly younger members. “It’s about getting satisfaction out of what you do and supplying a product for other people,” he said. “When we get together, it’s good camaraderie, we all get along well, and it’s good to be a part of a club.” Contact Mr Gudge on 0407 022 719 if you’re interested in getting involved in the club. Burdekin Race Club will hold its next meet this Saturday, February 17 while tickets for the iconic Burdekin Growers Race Day, set to be held on Saturday, May 18, will go on sale in April.
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uesday February 6 Winners of the Amcal sponsored day were Katharina Stuckler and Heather Jorgensen, defeating Raylene Hervey and Isabel Cislowski. Meryl Nixon, Sandra Stidston and Pam Power defeated Lynette Storrie, Elaine Young and Irene Wilson. A donation was presented to our local SES John and Rosemarie Winn by Ayr Ladies Bowls President Sandra Stidston.
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riday night’s highlight was the singles match between Pancho and Gary Pearce.
Ayr Ladies Bowls President Sandra Stidston presented a donation to local SES volunteers Rosemarie and John Winn. Photo supplied
Results for Wednesday Feb 7: Winners were John Pirrone, Joe Papale and Chris Olditch who defeated Happy Horan, Anthony Bull and Ray Wall. Results for Saturday Feb 10 sponsored by Mahjong Ladies: Winners were Paul Vass, Mick Olsen and Lew Stidston who defeated Mick Murison, George Nixon and Joe Papale.
2nd Place went to Merle Nixon, Margaret Chapman and Maurie Power who defeated Lorraine Wolffe, Donna Soper and Ron Soper. What a great night of bowls we had on Wednesday, February 7. A cooling breeze was blowing and there were some good bowls played. The winners on the night were Joe Grabbi, Heather Jorgensen and Tricia Achille and Robyn McAllister. Contributed by Michael Parravicini
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ednesday night’s barefoot bowls saw 18 players take to the green on February 7.
The winners for the night were Joclyn, Aaron and Meryl. Thursday February 8 also saw 18 bowlers do battle on Rummeny Green.
Trimmers, Thursday morning bingo and Thursday arvos for social bowls. The Tuesday Trimmers club recently donated $100 to Home Hill Community Sports Club. Contributed by Stephen Doig
Thanks again to the sponsor Rocky Ponds Produce. The winners on the day were Paul, Judy and Glen. Barefoot bowls again on Wednesday night with a pre-game snag Sanger as well as Wednesday morning craft group, Tuesday
Barefoot bowls winners Joclyn, Aaron and Meryl
Pancho set the pace early on in the game only to lose to Gary in later stages of game. Gary Pearce joined three other energetic bowlers in Chris Pearce, Peter Lejarraga and Lloyd Shepherd. Bowen Invitational Fours has been going for many years and along with 15 other teams the competition was very strong. Teams came from Townsville in the North to Mackay in the South. Three rounds on Saturday and the team walked away with one win and two losses.
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On Sunday, they had one win and one loss. Wednesday Ladies Bowls starts for 2024 with names in by 1.00pm for 1.30pm start. Friday night we start with first Corporate Bowls night proudly sponsored by Ray Peterson at Peto’s Marine Home Hill. Members attending don’t forget plate for smoko at end of evening. Don’t forget championship games to be played as soon as possible. Good Bowling. Contributed by Lloyd Shepherd
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yr Junior Golf held its first game for the year last Saturday, February 10.
The weather was hot, but a nice group of players came ready to get back into it. Many regular members returned along with two new players, Celine and Heath. A mini 3 hole, 6 hole and 9 hole competition was played. Heath was the gross winner for 3 holes, Opie was the Nett winner. For 6 holes, some Players new and old attended Ayr Junior Golf ’s first game of the close scores, with Logan the gross year last weekend. Photo supplied winner, and Kyle the Nett winner. In host coaching for the morning. New mem9 holes, Amaya was the gross winner, and bers always welcome, times will be conOscar the Nett winner. Well done to all for firmed. Please follow Junior Golf Ayr for coming along, and also to Dave for helping more information. the juniors for the morning. Contributed by Laura Mahoney This weekend on Saturday the club will
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Leon Franklin took 3/7 for Peto’s Marine
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Jaidyn Lambie-Fabbro took 3/26 for Crowned Mongrels. Photos supplied
oming off a defeat in round 10 last week, Peto’s Marine have bounced back in a big way with a trouncing of Crowned Mongrels in their first fixture of the year.
With a handy total to defend, Peto’s Marine made short work of Crowned Mongrels’ batting lineup, starting with a caught and bowled on the second ball of the innings from Leon Franklin.
Peto’s Marine won the toss and elected to bat, with opener Simon Vickers getting to work immediately with 33 runs from 17 balls.
Crowned Mongrels struggled to establish their presence in the middle, with not one batsman making double figures and top scores going to Alexander Romeo with eight runs and Jay Leckenby with six.
First drop Josiah Ballin top scored agonisingly short of his half century with 48 from 53, while Daniel Olditch also contributed with 37 from 36. Jaidyn Lambie-Fabbro shone with the ball for Crowned Mongrels, taking 3/26 from three overs while Nicholas Pengelly, Andrew Wallwork, Alex Stillhard and Casper Licciardello all took one wicket each. Alexander Romeo also took a run out for the fielding side, seeing Peto’s Marine finish their 25 overs on 8/191.
Franklin went on to take two more wickets, finishing the innings with 3/7 from three overs, while Josiah Ballin, Darren O’Keeffe, Ben Walters, Darren Fabbro and Mark Nosworthy took one wicket each and Josiah Ballin took a run out.
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t was all looking good for Friday Junior Cricket to kick off after it was called off the previous week due to wet fields. That was until around 2:30pm when the rain came down at the Nutrien Ag Solutions Cricket Complex which dashed our hopes for play. It also put in jeopardy our home game against Wanderers in the Under 17 Townsville competition the next morning. The start time for this game was put back to 12 noon in the hope that pitch would dry out enough. Thanks to our groundsmen for their hard work in getting the job done preparing the pitch and mowing the field. The later start meant that we were going to be without one player for half the game and another would have to leave later in the second innings due to both having work commitments. We won the toss and chose to bowl first, hoping that more players in the field would outweigh the loss of a batter in our lineup. The first ball of the innings was sent down by Leo Olditch which resulted in their opener top edging a catch to Salvatore Cardillo at cover, they were 1 for 0. Their batters then dug in and slowly added runs, only losing five more wickets to
end their innings on 177. In the hot and humid conditions our bowlers and fielders performed well with Thomas Cardillo getting two wickets, Leo Olditch, Salvatore Cardillo, Rian Berryman and John Southwell getting one each. Joey Southwell took two catches, Jacob Machin and Salvatore one each, Corey Heidke contributed with a stumping. The decision at the toss put us out in the field in the hottest part of the day which really sapped the energy of our players, and it showed in our batting. Our opener was also caught on the first ball of the innings but the similarities with Wanderers’ batting ended there. Most of our batters didn’t bat with any patience, not waiting for the bad balls to put away. Two runouts of batters that were looking comfortable and a bottom edge from a short ball onto the stumps didn’t help our situation at all. We were all out in the 14th over with Corey Heidke our top scorer this game. Time now to regroup and train for our next game which is against Brothers who we beat last time we met. Contributed by Scott Heidke
Down one player, Crowned Mongrels lost all nine wickets for 42 runs after 10.5 overs. Crowned Mongrels will take on ladder leaders Guardian Pharmacy this Saturday.
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Torpedoes Take On Townsville
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he weekend of February 3-4 saw the Burdekin Torpedoes take on the might of North Queensland swimming in Townsville, at the Townsville Tourists meet which boasted a whooping
282 swimmers from across the region. The Torpedoes had 15 swimmers representing our district with the youngest Brielle Sangiuliano having her first swim meet at just age 5. The heat was on and with some fast
swims on both days, the Burdekin Torpedoes had some great results, with plenty of personal best times being achieved. Coaches Kim and Mick McConnachie again travelled with the team and were
proud of the results of all swimmers, putting in some great effort in scorching heat. Contributed by Kate Lyne See the photos and the results on page 45
Lewis Bonato dominated the pool when the Burdekin Torpedoes took on the might of North Queensland swimming at the recent Townsville Tourists meet. Photo credit: Kate Lyne
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