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Meet Daniel Burdekin Life’s Cadet Journalist

As many of you know, Sam is on holiday for a couple of weeks so in his absence you will see some of our other team members out and about in the region.

Many of you will be familiar with our Sales Team, Jake Greenfield and Ruby Gorlick, and many of you will have seen our 6-foot red-headed cadet journalist Daniel Heggie taking photos at the Anzac Day events last week.

Daniel is our newest recruit and he brings to the table an impressive background of knowledge and experience, with not only a degree in Journalism, but a Sub-Major in Film, as well as a passion for writing.

Although he was originally born in England, Daniel moved to Australia with his family when he was seven years old, calling Adelaide home since 2007.

Daniel attended Urrbrae Agricultural High School in South Australia, focusing on Agri-

culture and Science and considered a future career route in the subject as it sparked his interest.

While he was interested in science, however, he later discovered that it wasn’t for him, and soon found his next calling in grade 11 when he began to enjoy English, specifically writing.

Bringing this passion to fruition, Daniel studied Journalism along with Film and graduated university in 2022. He then spent the year of 2023 travelling across Europe as well as the East Coast of Australia.

At the beginning of 2024, he decided it was time to settle into a job and has now been fortunate enough to secure a position here at Core Publishing.

In his spare time, Daniel enjoys mingling with friends, going to the gym, adventuring on a walk and vegging out with a movie or a good book.

MONEY RAISED FOR RARE CONDITION

Alocal family is feeling the love this week, with their local school gathering together to support young Lily Arroita who is living with Turner Syndrome.

This is a rare condition that only affects females and is caused when one of the X chromosomes is missing or partially missing.

Lily was diagnosed in November 2022, which Lily’s mother said was quite late.

“Lily was considered quite old to be diagnosed,” she said.

“Usually, it can be picked up at birth, but as girls get to puberty age, it will often be picked up and that was the case with us.”

Burdekin Christian College (BCC) decided to show their love for Lily by holding a fundraiser ‘Purple Day’, selling

butterfly broaches and raising awareness.

Together they managed to raise $300 for Turner Syndrome.

Principal of BCC, Debra Creed enthusiastically shared why this was an important cause to donate to.

“It was important to us that students, parents and our staff understand a parent’s perspective and also the challenges that students with Turner Syndrome face on a daily basis,” she said.

On behalf of the College, Lily presented the cheque to the representatives of the Turner Syndrome Association.

Debra urges all to continue donating as every cent helps support people with Turner Syndrome.

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Burdekin Industry Breakfast Launches Queensland Small Business Month

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ers were once again offered the invaluable opportunity to network with fellow peers and professionals as Burdekin

Shire Council’s hosted its Industry Breakfast on Wednesday, May 1, a key event to launch Queensland Small Business Month (QSBM).

Serving as a platform for skill development and gaining insights into the support structures that bolster Burdekin’s business and agricultural communities, the Industry Breakfast featured guest speakers Dominique Lamb, the Queensland Small Business Commissioner, and David Jochinke, President of the National Farmers’ Federation.

Dominique Lamb, known for her unwavering support and advocacy for small businesses, discussed the vital role of small enterprises in Queensland’s economy and how QSBM aims to support and celebrate

their year-round contributions.

Her insights focussed on the practical support available to help local businesses flourish and the importance of community backing for the retail, trade, logistics, health sectors, among others.

David Jochinke then provided an overview of the National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF) work, emphasising the support provided to growers in the Burdekin region.

His address highlighted the NFF’s role as a leading advocacy organisation in Austra-

lia’s agricultural landscape.

Following the guest speakers, the Burdekin Chamber provided an update on their activities.

The event was proudly supported by Burdekin Shire Council, Burdekin Chamber and Home Hill Chamber of Commerce.

Fatal Traffic Crash Inkerman

ATwo cars collided on the Bruce Highway near

The 70-year-old woman from Gumlu, driving the Hyundai I30, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The 61-year-old Ayr woman was injured and transported to Townsville University Hospital by QGAir.

Mayor Pierina Dalle Corte speaking at the Industry Breakfast. Photo credit: Jake Greenfield

woman died in a traffic crash at Inkerman on Tuesday this week at around 1.20pm.

Wallace Road, approximately 10km south of Home Hill.

Photo credit: Daniel Heggie

Photo credit: Daniel Heggie

Photo credit: Daniel Heggie

Site Works Underway At Burdekin Falls Dam

On-site activities have ramped up on Burdekin Falls Dam as the Queensland Government works to raise the dam by two metres and improve its resilience against extreme weather.

22 jobs will be supported by these on-site activities over the coming months, with the majority from North Queensland, while the project will create more than 350 jobs during construction.

Minister for Water Glenn Butcher said Queensland’s largest dam is about to get even bigger.

“With the project set to create 350 jobs during construction, there will be considerable flow-on benefits for North Queensland,” he said.

“I also look forward to seeing more Townsville and North Queensland suppliers getting involved.

“The 2-metre raise makes sense – both economically and environmentally.”

Drilling and trenching will examine the dam’s foundations, main structure and saddle dams.

The project team will also assess clay and sand from the area.

These on-site activities will help the project team better understand labour, equipment and material requirements to inform

construction.

Local suppliers from Townsville and Ayr have been contracted to provide accommodation, office and laboratory testing facilities as well plant hire and plumbing services.

Topographic surveys are also progressing to inform the design process while Sunwater is conducting stakeholder engagement with landholders and Traditional Owners.

Cultural heritage field officers representing the Birriah People are supporting these works.

“The investigations and preparatory works we have commenced are essential to provide us with the information we need to make important project decisions,” said Sunwater CEO Glenn Stockton.

“Sunwater continues to engage directly with the community, landholders and Traditional Owners to ensure local interests and expectations are considered and managed during project activities.”

The Burdekin Falls Dam 2-metre raise

will increase medium priority water allocations by approximately 150,000 megalitres per year, boosting capacity at the dam from 1.8 million megalitres to more than 2.4 million.

The proposed works on the dam will include raising the spillway and abutments using concrete buttressing, raising and widening the saddle dams, and constructing a new saddle dam on the right bank.

Businesses can register their interest to supply goods and services on the project’s dedicated web registry.

Sunwater will soon appoint a consultant to undertake a series of investigations into the road network leading to the dam.

Council Trials New Flying Fox Dispersal Method

Burdekin Shire Council last week announced a new initiative in a bid to manage the flying fox population in Memorial Park, Home Hill ahead of the Anzac Day commemorations.

On Wednesday April 24, from 5:30am to 7:00am, Council trialled a non-invasive dispersal method that has shown to be effective in other communities.

The approach involves the use of a small, portable smoke machine that emits a safe, non-toxic, non-irritant and water-based smoke, ensuring no harm to people, pets, or wildlife.

Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort said this trial represents a step forward in Council’s long-term management plan for flying foxes.

“Council would like to thank the 68 participants who contributed to the online survey which provided valuable data,” Ms Dalle Cort said.

“The consultants are now incorporating the results into the Flying Fox Management Plan and a draft of the plan will be available soon for community consultation.”

The Burdekin Falls Dam 2-metre raise will increase medium priority water allocations by approximately 150,000 megalitres per year. Photo supplied

Burdekin Netball Association Scores Big With Bendigo Bank Community Grant

The Burdekin Netball Association (BNA) has hit a winning streak after their success in securing a Bendigo Bank Community Grant.

Sheree McKaig, the Grants Officer for BNA, expressed her enthusiasm for the $36,000 grant, highlighting its significance in advancing the association’s initiatives.

Established in 1970, BNA has been a pivotal fixture in the Burdekin community, providing sporting opportunities for over five decades.

With a robust membership base spanning juniors to seniors, the association fosters not only athletic development but also social connections and community engagement.

Sheree underscored the association’s dependence on its volunteers and committee of 35 members, noting their active involvement in local events and support for neighbouring sporting clubs.

“We also have many more volunteers during the year, with parents assisting in the canteen weekly and at our annual carnival and fundraising events,” Sheree said.

“BNA performs many volunteer hours in our community and supports the Home Hill Harvest Festival and other sporting clubs in Home Hill by providing manpower to assist and support their fund-raising activities.

“We also assist when required at other community organisations fundraising events.

“We are very appreciative of everyone who lends a hand, both large and small.”

Reflecting on the grant application process, Sheree emphasised the importance of additional support in sustaining community organisations.

“Fundraising is hard, and assistance provided by any external source is always welcome,” she said.

“Support from Bendigo Bank Community Bank Home Hill and Ayr is a two-way relationship; we encourage our members to support them as they support us.”

The grant will primarily fund the purchase of four iPads, enhancing the association’s capacity to streamline game scoring and data management through Netball Queensland’s Netball Connect program.

Additionally, funds will be allocated towards acquiring a shipping container for equipment storage, optimising space within the clubhouse and improving accessibility for coaches.

“It is a lot of work to apply for a grant and very exciting and rewarding to actually receive it,” Sheree said.

“Grant writing requires valuable time and effort, and it is a rewarding experience if successful.

“For our club, it allows other money we are raising to be saved for our goal of a major refurbishment, which will see upgraded modern facilities for the entire community to enjoy.”

As BNA gears up for upcoming events and fundraisers, Sheree extended a warm invitation to all community members.

“BNA is a great club and a great social outlet, whether you are a player or a spectator,” she said.

With new fundraising activities on the horizon and the eagerly anticipated Harvest Festival mixed competition, BNA continues to champion community engagement and athletic excellence in the Burdekin region.

Burdekin’s Budget Priorities State Member Says Budget Needs To Deliver For Region

Anew CT scanner, addressing hous ing and cutting power prices are among the priorities Member for Burdekin Dale Last will be looking for in the upcoming final state budget before Oc tober’s state election.

The 2024/2025 state budget will be hand ed down in less than two months and with plenty of opportunities and investment needed right across the electorate, Mr Last said it was only fair that the Burdekin re ceived its share of the funding pie.

“The diversity of the Burdekin Electorate means that a great deal of the state’s economy is generated right here from our agriculture and horticulture industries in the east to our mining and resources sector in the western areas,” Mr Last said.

completed so all that is left now is for the project to be funded,” he said.

“Given that, it’s only fair that we receive investment back into our communities.

“Right here in the Burdekin Shire we have a severe shortage of housing available, our farmers and residents are facing soaring power costs and each week our ambulance is tied up transporting up to 15 patients to Townsville for after-hours CT scans.

“Recently we have seen our farmers and residents cop soaring price rises when it comes to electricity and while we con stantly hear of rebates on offer, the reality is that we then watch those rebates be ab sorbed in the next price rise.

“Rest assured that come June all eyes will be on the state budget and as the Member for Burdekin I won’t be settling for less than what our community deserves.”

Road Safety School zones

With school recommenced for this term, just a timely reminder for parents who drop their children off at local schools.

Drop off zones are exactly that, pull up and drop off your children then leave. If you intend on walking your child into school, park elsewhere. We don’t want to cause any traffic congestion during an already busy time of the day.

Don’t stop in the lane of travel waiting for vehicles that are parked, picking up children, to leave that space, as this back up and congests traffic unnecessarily.

Also be aware of the school zone speed limits and drive cautiously.

Did you know?

Blocked Pedestrian Crossings

Driver’s must not enter onto or stop on a pedestrian crossing if that crossing or the road beyond is blocked. An example would be a blockage caused by congested traffic, a collision or debris over the road.

Regulation 128 Transport Infrastructure (Road Use Management-Road Rules) Reg ulation 2009

State Member for Burdekin Dale Last and LNP candidate for Mirani Glen Kelly. Photo supplied

BNA has provided sporting and social opportunities to the Burdekin region for over five decades

IN THE

Council launches Snap for Small Business to support Small Business Month

trades to logistics and healthcare - demonstrating our appreciation for their contributions to the community.

these school holidays.

Burdekin Shire

Burdekin Shire Council is excited to announce the arrival of the Queensland Small Business Commissioner in the Burdekin to kick off Queensland Small Business Month.

out to get your pictures in for the Think Outside Bingo Competition holiday adventure, Burdekin style, designed to get you exploring the best of the Burdekin region these school holidays.

ous local establishments and sharing it on social media with the hashtag #SnapForSmallBusiness and tagging @supportlocalburdekin.

of $880,000 the complete a 740-metre Barratta Road from junction. The is currently onsite and will and levelling weeks before the sealing takes place. will be limited managed by traffic construction

Council Mayor Lyn McLaughlin said if you are looking for an action-packed adventure to finish the school holidays, residents and visitors are invited to join in on the Think Outside Bingo Competition.

on social media and bingo your way through the play card for a chance to win.

This statewide celebration is dedicated to the recognition and support of the thousands of small businesses that form the backbone of our economy throughout the year.

“Don’t miss out –there are only a few days left to take part.”

Here’s how to play:

“The Burdekin region boasts over 2,000 businesses, contributing approximately $1.3 billion annually to the local economy,” Cr Dalle Cort said.

10 entries into the prize draw.

The Think Outside Bingo Competition runs from 16 September to 1 October 2023.

“With social media profiles set to public, participants will have the chance to win one of four $100 Burdekin Gift Cards.

Burdekin Shire

“The Think Outside Bingo Competition is a fantastic way to explore the wonders of the Burdekin, think outside and play for a chance to win one of four $50 Burdekin Gift Cards,” Cr McLaughlin said.

• Pick up your ‘Think Outside Bingo Card’ from either the Ayr or Home Hill Visitor Information Centres, or download a copy at https://bit. ly/3PGSvOE.

Queensland Small Business Month is an opportunity for business owners to connect, share experiences and enhance their skills.

“These enterprises are essential to our community’s fabric, providing services and products that support our residents and bolster economic growth.

To play along, post your photos between the competition dates. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to discover the Burdekin region like never before.

Council Mayor Lyn McLaughlin said if you are looking for an action-packed adventure to finish the school holidays, residents and visitors are invited to join in on the Think Outside Bingo Competition.

relaxing sun-soaked day at Wunjunga Beach. Capture those special moments, tag #visitburdekin on social media and bingo your way through the play card for a chance to win.

Upgrades Business District has recently placement of ten

• Take 4 photos to complete a line on the bingo card. Tick off your bingo card as you go - lines can be completed across, down, or diagonally.

“The Bingo Adventure offers a fantastic opportunity to dive into the

Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort said it’s a call to action for everyone to support their local businesses - from retail and

“Join us in supporting the Burdekin’s small businesses during Queensland Small Business Month. Together, let’s make an impact on our local economy and community.”

“Don’t miss out –there are only a few days left to take part.”

Time is running out, so get your bingo card and finish your school holiday adventure.

“In honour of our local entrepreneurs, Council is launching the ‘Snap for Small Business’ campaign. Throughout May, we invite residents to celebrate their favourite small businesses by taking a selfie at vari-

of street

• Upload your line of photos and completed bingo

Image: Mick the Cane Cutter on a Burdekin Bingo Adventure.

Burdekin Shire Council launches Small Business Month with a ‘Snap for Small Business’ campaign to support local businesses with prizes up for grabs.

Here’s how to play:

benches, litter bins. combinations as part of the initiative and will completion of the process. These planter boxes and commitment businesses, a

“The Think Outside Bingo Competition is a fantastic way to explore the wonders of the Burdekin, think outside and play for a chance to win one of four $50 Burdekin Gift Cards,” Cr McLaughlin said.

NOTICES

• Pick up your ‘Think Outside Bingo Card’ from either the Ayr or Home Hill Visitor Information Centres, or download

Ordinary Council Meetings 2024

May: Tuesday 14, Tuesday 18

June: Tuesday 11, Tuesday 25

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July: Tuesday 9, Tuesday 23

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“The Bingo Adventure offers a fantastic opportunity to dive into the

August: Tuesday 13, Tuesday 27

September: Tuesday 10, Tuesday 24

October: Tuesday 8, Tuesday 29

November: Tuesday 12, Tuesday 26

December: Tuesday 10

• 1 line of equals 1 you complete whole card, 10 entries prize draw. Outside Competition from 16 September to 1 October To play along, your photos the competition Don’t on this opportunity discover Burdekin like never Time is running so get your card and your school adventure. Image: Mick Cane Cutter Burdekin Adventure.

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The public are permitted to attend these meetings; however the rules of attendance must be compiled with. Please note that the public will be excluded from meetings during deliberation of confidential items in the ‘Closed’ section of the Agenda. *Except during recess periods and unforeseen circumstances.

or part-time work arrangements

providing executive support for the

Burdekin Shire Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month commencing at 9:00am. Meetings are held at the John Drysdale Chamber in the Council Administration Building at 145 Young Street, Ayr.

Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort and Queensland Small Business Commissioner Dominique Lamb with the Snap for Small Business promotion poster.

If A Community Was A Cookie, How Would We Make It?

The new cookies at Home Hill News and Café inspired this week’s column. Coffee and Anzac biscuits from Alfie’s Bakery helped the ideas to flow.

Sometimes, we need to stop and reflect on where we are going. In today’s fast-paced world, we often reach for the easy, pre-prepared option instead of utilising those time-tested skills. Not all of us have had this experience, and this is where community participation comes to the fore. Community is about sharing experiences and skills to enable everyone to achieve their potential.

This is by no means the full list of ingredients that could be used to create a tasty cookie. The beauty of cooking is that little bit of ‘something’ we all add to build something ‘new’. Change occurs when ‘heat’ is applied as the catalyst, which is how a community develops and evolves.

What ingredient would you add to this recipe?

Until next time,

The Team

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre

Did you know you there are online resources and educational information on waste management?

Explore the Council’s website to discover the advantages of recycling, gain insights on proper waste sorting, understand the recyclable and non-recyclable items, and locate the nearest landfill. Download posters and flyers to pro-

mote recycling in your school or workplace or get the kids involved in good waste management practices these school holidays.

There is some great information about what you can and can’t put in your green waste bin with tutorials on creating your very own worm farm out of your green waste or turning it into fertilizer.

Councillor Column With Councillor Fina Vasta

Firstly, I would like to thank the residents of the Burdekin for your vote at the recent election which enabled me to become a Councillor. Since being elected to Council, life has been crazy. Trying to juggle life, work, exercise, and everything else life throws at you. Council will be challenging learning new Policies, procedures, and the everyday working of the council. It has been interesting to learn how things work, and the thought that goes into the decision-making process that could affect the lives of the Burdekin Residents.

Getting to know my fellow councillors is also a great experience as we all have different personalities and ideas that we can all bring to the table which helps with the decision-making process. As a combined group we can achieve the best outcome.

I encourage you to check Council’s website and refresh your knowledge on the proper waste management to ensure your bins stay clear of contamination.

Waste management is everyone’s responsibility. Let’s all take a moment to refresh our memories on appropriate waste management practices. Council’s website isn’t just a resource hub; it’s your ticket to staying informed and ac-

The staff and former councillors have also been marvellous with our transition to being councillors, helping with everything that is required to understand our new position.

Last week, I attended the Burdekin Heritage Precinct at Brandon with my fellow Councillors where the passionate volunteers showed us where they spend countless hours restoring all sorts of machinery. The work they do out there is amazing and is really worth a visit. It was also great to see the dedication of the local residents at the Anzac Day Dawn service. It shows the great respect we all have.

tively participating in the collective effort to reduce waste and safeguard our environment. Visit Burdekin.qld.gov.au.

If you would like to get in touch with me, please feel free to phone me on 0447 150 582 or email mayor@burdekin.qld.gov.au.

BURDEKIN DISTRICT MANAGER

(2 YEAR MINIMUM TERM CONTRACT)

Queensland Cane Agriculture and Renewables Ltd (“QCAR”) is a very progressive, intuitive, and commercially focussed Organisation representing agricultural producers across Queensland.

QCAR and its cane membership base desire the concept of a circular bioeconomy where essentially ‘we grow it, we process it, and then we recycle any waste product back (through a biorefinery) to produce numerous renewable bioproducts and bioenergy’.

Diversifying sugarcane processing away from solely crystal sugar production both spreads financial risk for growers and industry but also offers the potential for greater industry income and regional economic power.

We are actively looking to engage with and support people and projects which are in direct alignment with our underlying objective to promote and develop concepts that integrates sugarcane diversification with values of sustainability and environmental stewardship while ensuring the long-term growth, viability, competitiveness, and profitability of the industry for the benefit of our respective farming colleagues, incumbent millers, industry stakeholders and their underlying communities now and into the future.

Therefore, QCAR is seeking an enthusiastic and progressive individual to join our team to fulfil the new role of Burdekin District Manager.

The position of Burdekin District Manager will have the responsibility of the following functions:

• Oversee District Management Support across all QCAR areas, Burdekin Membership Services, and the Operations of the Burdekin Office.

• Reporting to the Burdekin District Committee and the CEO.

• Implement processes to action the strategic direction of the Board.

• Implement internal policies and procedures.

• Direct engagement with Members and Prospective Members.

• Engage with key industry stakeholders including respective sugar millers and all other relevant industry and government agencies.

• Be familiar with and provide after-care services of relevant member Cane Supply Agreements.

• Engage with Community.

• Actively promote QCAR.

• Priority focus on membership growth.

• Provide secretariat support to the Burdekin District Committee in consultation with the Chair who is a Director on the QCAR Board.

To be successful in this role, you will require:

• In-depth familiarity with the production of cane and the sugarcane industry processes.

• Prior exposure and experience dealing with Committees and Board/s.

• Outstanding leadership capabilities, including the ability to build, develop and maintain a highly engaged and collaborative team.

• High energy, enthusiasm and drive, inspiring others to achieve.

• A demonstrated drive and genuine commitment to Member Services and Engagement.

Salary is commensurate to knowledge and industry experience.

QCAR reserves the right to interview and appoint an appropriate candidate for the role prior to the closing date.

Closing date: Monday 13th May 2024.

Please submit your written application to:

The CEO of QCAR

ceo@qcar.org.au 142 Young St, Ayr Q 4807 PO Box 588 Ayr Q 4807 07 4783 2111 qcar.org.au

Unified Strength: Better Together

QCAR and ACFA are proud to announce a strategic integration, intensifying our combined strengths and capabilities to invigorate the sugarcane industry

Development of 5 Regional District Committees

Far North Queensland

Herbert Burdekin

Central Queensland

South East Queensland and New South Wales

Local representatives in each district

Fostering relationships with growers, millers and local businesses

Advocacy 6-Ways (via our collaborative partners)

QCAR

ACFA

National Famers Federation (NFF)

Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF)

Agforce

Local, State and Federal Government

Expanding our geographical footprint spanning from Mossman in North Queensland to Harwood, New South Wales

Mossman

Harwood

Burdekin

Herbert Central Queensland Far North Queensland South East Queensland

Burdekin Growers Receive Presidential Visit

National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Jochinke received a taste of the sweet life when he visited the heart of Queensland sugarcane country earlier this week.

A grain and livestock farmer from Victoria, Mr Jochinke enjoyed some beautiful Queensland sunshine while visiting farms throughout the Burdekin region, where he caught up with local Canegrowers members.

The NFF president, who was in town for the Canegrowers Burdekin AGM on Tuesday, learned firsthand of the challenges and opportunities facing Queensland’s sugarcane industry.

“It was great to have David here visiting farmers so he could hear directly from growers about the work they are doing and their hopes and plans for the future,” Canegrowers Chairman Owen Menkens said.

“As a founding member of the National Farmers’ Federation, Canegrowers has very strong ties with the organisation, and we work extremely closely with the NFF on national issues that impact our members and agriculture more widely.”

Following visits to several farms in the region, Mr Jochinke will head back to the Canegrowers Burdekin office to meet staff and directors before addressing the AGM.

Mr Jochinke said given sugarcane was Queensland’s second largest agricultural export, he was keen to get firsthand insights into what makes the industry tick.

“There is a deluge of bad policy ideas being thrown at farmers from decision-makers in Canberra. It’s why I launched the unprecedented campaign, Keep Farmers Farming on my first day in the job as NFF President,” Mr Jochinke said.

“I enjoyed hearing directly from cane growers on what issues are keeping them up at night and where they see their sector as we head towards our industry-wide goal to reaching $100 billion by 2030.

“I’ve been highly impressed by the posi-

tivity from the cane community with the growers I was able to meet here in the Burdekin, who are incredibly invested in the success of the industry and in investing in their farms.

“Agriculture in the region is in good hands,” he said.

Mr Jochinke said that workforce shortages were a key concern for growers.

“Access to a skilled workforce is one of the hardest challenges for the horticulture and agriculture producers to overcome,” he said.

“Especially in high-production areas like the Burdekin.

“Infrastructure relating to moving equipment and produce was also a common concern shared by growers.”

On Wednesday Mr Jochinke also met with the local Burdekin Council.

“Regional councils across Australia are all facing an enormous battle when it comes to the amount of infrastructure and maintenance they are expected to upkeep with little support from state and federal governments.

“They have this mammoth task of providing the libraries, pools and infrastructure critical to communities with their income coming largely from rates.

“We can’t let rates get out of control for our farmers and regional communities, but local governments need stronger financial support from other levels of government, it’s a huge problem faced by regional councils.”

National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke (right) with Home Hill cane farmer Mark Barbagallo

David Jochinke and Canegrowers Chair Owen Menkens

Concerns Raised Regarding ‘Unfair’ Fresh Food Tax

During the previous week, on April 23, a Senate committee discussed the potential effects of Federal Government’s suggested fresh food tax, raising major concerns about its implications, including heightened cost of living and elevated grocery expenses for locals.

Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox MP and Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry MP are rallying against the proposal, stating that the fresh food tax, which is due to be implemented on July 1, is as an attack on families and farmers throughout their electorates.

Mr Willcox questioned the proposal, stating, “In what parallel universe would a government charge its own farmers to pay for the risks their competitors are creating?

“The new tax makes absolutely no sense. It will hurt families in our electorate, and right across Australia at a time they can least afford it and farmers who are already under pressure.

“Farmers will be forced to pass on costs, meaning families will feel more pain at the grocery checkout.

“This Senate inquiry and its outcome is crucial because

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this new tax will impact almost every single family and approximately 1,500 farmers and farm managers in our electorate of Dawson,” Mr Willcox said.

Local grazier Nicholas Holland emphasised that farmers are already battling significant challenges, and will now have to deal with another layer of bureaucracy hitting their bottom line.

“This Fresh Food Tax is unfair to Australian farmers,” Mr Holland said.

“Why should we be forced to pay for the biosecurity of international competitors?

“The levy will add another layer of pressure to our already tight margins, which inevitably will force the producer to pass the cost onto consumers.”

Ms Landry stands firm on the matter and said that every family and farmer deserved to feel angry that the fresh food tax had already been passed in the House of Representatives.

“The Nationals will continue to fight this senseless new tax,” Ms Landry said.

“We will fight for families and we will fight for farmers, especially when it comes to taxes that impact food prices.”

Burdekin’s Cane Industry Strengthened By New National Partnership

Two of Australia’s leading cane organisations have joined forces, in an effort to drive strategic and positive change across the industry. By combining their strengths, the two organisations aim to better serve their members, advocate for sugarcane farmers, and secure a stronger future for the industry.

Queensland Cane Agriculture and Renewables (QCAR) Chairman Charles Quagliata said the sugarcane industry will see significant benefits from the partnership between QCAR and the Australian Cane Farmers Association (ACFA).

“By joining forces, we are securing a stronger future for the growth of the sugarcane industry across Australia. This marks a pivotal moment for our industry and by combining our strengths, we can better serve our members and drive pos-

itive change.” Mr. Quagliata said.

“Both QCAR and ACFA are committed to strong advocacy for sugarcane farmers, as well as supporting our growers to ensure they get the best possible outcomes for themselves and the next generation.”

The partnership will leverage the collective expertise and resources of both QCAR and ACFA to strengthen the sugarcane industry.

ACFA Chairman Don Murday said the unified approach will amplify the voice of the industry and enhances advocacy efforts to achieve more for the industry.

“We have a laser-sharp focus on working with both State and Federal Governments to ensure the interests of the industry are being considered and met,” Mr. Murday said.

“As part of that push, we are es-

tablishing district committees that will have a focus on enhanced regional representation to address some of those challenges and opportunities that aren’t currently being prioritised. The partnership shows our confidence in our collective credibility and capability to enhance outcomes for our members and the broader industry.”

Stephen Ryan has been appointed CEO of the joint venture.

“This signifies a new chapter for the sugarcane industry. We are committed to securing a prosperous future for all stakeholders through collaborative efforts,” Mr. Ryan said.

“Together, QCAR and ACFA will spearhead positive change, nurturing industry expansion, and championing innovation, sustainability, and resilience within the sugarcane industry.”

QCAR ACFA CEO Stephen Ryan and QCAR Deputy Chair Christian Lago

QCAR and ACFA post-general meeting dinner

QCAR and ACFA pre-dinner get-together

Four Decades Of Talent

BY CHELSEA RAVIZZA

After decades of shining a light on the extraordinary talents of the region’s youth, 2024 marks the 40year anniversary of the Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod. The eisteddfod has proudly stood as one of North Queensland’s most celebrated talent showcases for young performers since its establishment in 1983 by President, Marie Finn.

Marie introduced the cherished event to the region with two integral principles: fairness and opportunity, and believes the eisteddfod stands as a precious idea in the Burdekin community.

“The eisteddfod is a precious idea – not a building to be maintained, but a concept to be nurtured and a vehicle for the encouragement of the Burdekin’s children’s talent, unknown to them until someone, usually a teacher, tells them they can do it,” explained Marie.

On the March 7 1983, the first official meeting of the Burdekin District Junior Eisteddfod was held with the executive committee of President Marie Finn, Vice President

Ronda Holland, Secretaries Gwen Smith and Delma Schultz, Treasurer Dave Dunn, Publicity Rosemary Menkens, and committee members Joyce Crooks, Jean Nuttall, Rose Moss, Bruno Van der Heide, Rosmary Rowan, and Pat Harris.

The eisteddfod once stood as a two-day event and has exponentially grown into a 12-day showcase, hosting extraordinary performances in the areas of dance, music, speech and drama, Highland dancing, Irish dancing, and visual and literary arts presentations.

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod President Annette Jorgensen reminisces on Marie’s dedication to the arts, and the long-lasting legacy she created for the region all those years ago.

“Mrs Finn was deeply involved in fostering a rich musical culture in the Burdekin region, starting from her early days as a music specialist to her instrumental role in establishing the Burdekin Eisteddfod,” explained Annette.

Providing

The Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod

“The stories Mrs Finn shared with me about overcoming challenges, forming strong bonds with fellow educators and volunteers, and adapting to changing times, highlights the importance of passion and collaboration in nurturing young talents.”

The 2024 Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod will run from Wednesday May 8 until Sunday May 19, and the committee’s coordinators have been busily preparing since October of the previous year.

“There are over 1,000 competitors this year competing in 12 full on days, and we don’t want to give too much away, but

we will have some little surprises for our audience members,” explained Annette.

The Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod strives to honour Marie and her founding committee, as well as all past, present, and future event organizers in acknowledgement of their commitment to ensuring the arts continues to

vibrant and inclusive event that it is today; providing a platform for artists, musicians and performers to showcase their talents and for the community to come together in celebration,” explained Annette.

“This whole community is waiting for the magic dust to be sprinkled over it once

WHAT: Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod

WHEN: Wednesday May 8 until Sunday May 19

WHERE: Burdekin Theatre

MORE INFORMATION: burdekinjunioreisteddfod.com.au

work to be rewarded, with the eisteddfod taking its rightful place as a beloved community event.”

The Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod committee encourages the community to come along to witness the talents of

Front Row: Gwen Smith, Marie Finn, Joyce Crooks, Pat Harris. Back Row: Delma Schultz, Bruno Van der Heide, Rosemary Menkins

Set on the backdrop of sleepy, beautiful Bowen, this beachy town is the perfect retreat in the Whitsundays. Away from the typical hive of activity that sees Airlie Beach flurry, Bowen provides a calmer atmosphere to enjoy a family holiday.

Visit the Cinema

Summergarden Theatre is perfect for a warm day in North Queensland. Con-

structed in 1948, the modern films meet classic vintage theatre charm.

Located at Queens Beach, the experience that the Summergarden Theatre offers is special and unique and worth the visit outside the hustle and bustle of Bowen’s town centre.

Visit the Big Mango

An absolute must is paying a visit to the famous Big Mango.

Constructed in 2002, the Big Mango sits at 10 metres tall and states its claim over Bowen at the grounds of the Bowen Visitor Information Centre. Iconic and proud, the Big Mango depicts a Kensington Pride mango, also known as a Bowen Special.

Having gone missing two times, the Big Mango has a history of its own, of potentially being upside down (with many believing that the lush orange should be on top, rather than the green), and the story of the elusive ant.

Be sure to grab a fresh mango sorbet from the Bowen Information Centre and have a chat with the team!

Dip into the Azure Waters Bowen is known for its sheltered and se

of the highlighted spots that are particularly perfect for a cool dip in the ocean. Grays Bay is the perfect spot to watch the sunset over the ocean, and has a boat ramp, BBQ, playground and bathrooms, and is great for a BBQ meal and a gentle swim.

Horseshoe Bay is a smaller bay with large rocks and boulders framing the soft sand. With Rotary Lookout to one side, which

Life-Like Puppets Come Alive At Burdekin Theatre

Be taken to another world at Burdekin Theatre with a puppet show like you have never seen before. This unique performance offers audience interactions with the life-like puppets of real-life animals, you’ll feel like you have transported into a habitat, immersed into their secret world.

Explore alongside these exotic and rare creatures for a profound experience that embraces the natural world and the creatures that co-inhabit this place we call earth.

Brought to you by ARC Erth, this innovative and enchanting performance presents audiences with intimate magical encounters that feel real enough you could reach out and touch.

The show also raises the important question about our environment and fragile wildlife.

The work raises awareness for the protection of endangered species and the idea of extinction whilst at the same time offering a provocation of hope.

Erth are known as revolutionising physical and visual theatre with their innovating puppets.

In the past they have created creatures from throughout history, most notably their incredible dinosaur puppetry shows which were highly-acclaimed right across the country.

Erth are now turning their focus on the future and raising awareness about unique and endangered species, with an enchanting tale that is rich in colour and life.

For over 30 years Erth’s puppetry-based theatrical productions and innovative community projects have challenged and inspired audiences around the world.

Photo supplied

A Celebration Of Local Talent At Burdekin Interschool Drama Festival

The much loved comical, mind-blowing, and wildly entertaining theatrical showcase, the Burdekin Interschool Drama Festival, will grace the Burdekin Theatre’s stage on 31 May for its 49th year.

Each of the region’s secondary schools; Ayr State High School, Home Hill State High School, Burdekin Catholic High School, and the Burdekin Christian College are set to perform a one act play in a non-competitive environment to showcase their talents to audiences.

The Burdekin Interschool Drama Festival stands as an annual event hosted by Home Hill High School, and organised by Home Hill High School’s Drama Coordinator, Wendy Viero.

“The Burdekin Interschool Drama festival isn’t a competition, it’s an amazing showcase where the schools can put on a fun

performance for over 400 patrons,” explained Wendy.

“The students not only act, but they often produce the pieces, direct them, and they also have the opportunity to run the sound and lighting for their performances under the guidance of the theatre technical staff which is a fantastic and unique opportunity for the students to use the professional equipment with advice from theatre professionals.”

Scheduling around many of the regions celebrated cultural events, the Burdekin Interschool Drama Festival had been postponed to the 31 May for 2024 rather than running earlier in the year.

“Everything has been running smoothly and having to push the event back to a later date, our students have had a lot more time to rehearse and prepare for a fantastic show,” shared Wendy.

Although a non-competitive showcase, students’ talents are celebrated with awards for the best actors, supporting actors, and directors and the 2024 Interschool Drama Festival will debut a memorial award in honor of the late Barry Jones.

“Barry jones was a gentleman who had been involved with theatre in the Burdekin for many years, and after receiving funding from the Burdekin Theatre last year, we now have a prize dedicated to his memory called the Barry Jones Award,” explained Wendy.

Wendy and the Burdekin Interschool Drama Festival’s organisational committee have been busily preparing for the end of May event, and the community is invited to come along and witness each of the school’s extraordinary talents.

WHAT:

WHEN: Friday 31 May 6:30pm

WHERE: Burdekin Theatre

COST: $25

Fashionistas Gather For Fifth Annual Rags To Runway

Alively audience of 70 people attended the fifth annual Rags to Runway event which was held at the Greek Hall in Home Hill over the weekend.

The event saw creatives all kinds come together to exhibit their extraordinary fashion designs which saw entrants transform everyday items into stunning pieces of clothing.

This eco-friendly extravaganza is an opportunity for the community to repurpose items, sending a message of renewal, while also flexing their creative muscles for all to enjoy.

Sponsored by Bendigo Community Bank, representative Christine Delaney was present on the day and handed out one of the awards.

There were five categories for participants to nominate which varied from racewear to budget, accessories to trendsetter.

Zahli Keating came first in the Junior Up to The Age of 13 Category followed by Elora Keating.

The Junior 14-18 Category was won by Taylor Luke.

Kathy Contzonis came first, and Lyn

Luke came second in the Open Category.

Racewear was won by Kathy Contzonis with Desley Jackson coming in second.

Lyn Luke took out the Budget category followed by Desley Jackson who was second.

Trendsetter Racewear Budget first place was awarded to Kathy Contzonis followed by Lyn Luke.

Accessories was won by Desley Jackson and Rebekah Oakes came in second.

Everyone had a fabulous time, and a highlight was when the audience was invited to participate by challenging themselves to create a fashion item using only plastic bags, sticky tape and scissors.

“There were a lot of crazy creations that came out of it, but it was a lot of fun,” said organiser Sandi Milani.

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Burdekin Interschool Drama Festival

Some of the amazing creations modelled by some of the Burdekin’s best fashionistas. Photo supplied

The audience was challenged to create a fashion item using only plastic bags, sticky tape and scissors. Photo supplied

DEATH NOTICES

27th April, 2024 aged 90 years.

Beloved husband of Bobette, Much loved father of David (Dink), (deceased) and Carol. Brother, brother-in-law and uncle of the Betteridge and Collinson families.

A graveside service to celebrate the life Alby will commence at 3pm tomorrow, Friday, 3rd May, 2024 at the Home Hill Cemetery.

K & S WRIGHT

40 FOURTEENTH STREET, HOME HILL PHONE 47821270

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55 Margin (5)

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1 Biblical figure, – of Bethany (7)

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14 Charm (8)

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19 Arouse again (8)

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27 Country folk (8)

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68 Remain (7)

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

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55 Margin (5)

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61 Excuse of being elsewhere (5)

62 Disease contracted through wound (7)

64 Practice (5)

66 Vacation island (5)

67 Douses (5)

68 Religious (5)

codeword

Each number corresponds to a letter of the alphabet. Two have been filled in for you, can you work out the rest?

wordfill

3 LETTERS AND ASH ATE BUT CAN CIA EGO ERA EVE GEM HAT HEW HOE MAR MET NAP NIT ORE OUR PER ROE RUE SHE

SOLUTIONS: 1 = O, 2 = X, 3 = T, 4 = H, 5 = G, 6 = U, 7 = E, 8 = A, 9 = J, 10 = C, 11 = N, 12 = I, 13 = R, 14 = Q, 15 = V, 16 = Y, 17 = Z, 18 = F, 19 = B, 20 = K, 21 = M, 22 = D, 23 = P, 24 = W

word search

No. 174 A S E U I LL B P

4 LETTERS AHOY AMID AVID DRYS FLAT FLEE GAME HERS IDLE OAKS PORT SACK SALT SEAT SEEM

5 LETTERS ABATE ADEPT AFTIE APART ARENA AREN’T

AURAL CREPE CURIO DEEMS DOSED DROLL ENTER ERASE ESSAY FORCE GENUS HORDE ICIER

WIPER WREAK

6 LETTERS ESTATE GLEAMS PRESTO SLEETS

7 LETTERS CUSTARD DEADEST DEPLETE GUITARS NETWORK NOWHERE

8 LETTERS OVERSEES

9-letter

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

9 words: Good 14 words: Very good 19 words: Excellent Today’s Aim: No. 224

SIDELINE TORTUOUS UNTRUEST

11 LETTERS ACCOMPANIST INSENSITIVE

SOLUTION

Can you find all the words listed? The

SOLUTIONS: abuse, beau, blue, bull, bullies, lieu, pause, pilau, PLAUSIBLE, plus, pubis, pule, pules, pull, pulls, pulse, slue, suable, usable

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8.10 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.30 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 4. Highlights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.30 Swift Street. 9.30 Concorde: The Race For Supersonic. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 You Shall Not Lie. 11.50 Hidden Assets. 12.45 Hidden Assets. 1.45 Hidden Assets. 2.45 World’s Most Luxurious Holidays. 3.40 Railway Vietnam. 4.10 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Alone Australia. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.30 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 5. Highlights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 ABBA And The Secrets Of Swedish Pop. 8.50 Our Law. 9.25 Our Law. 10.05 Blue Lights. 11.10 SBS News. 11.40 Illegals. 12.30 The Responder. 2.25 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 3.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Killer Condo. (2022) 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: Last Vegas. (2013) (M) Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, Michael Douglas. Four aging friends throw a bachelor party. 10.40 To Be Advised. 11.40 Autopsy USA. (M) 12.40 Celebrity Obsessed. (MA15+) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 Horse Racing. Hawkesbury Cup Day, Caulfield Members’ Day, Guineas Day and SA Derby Day. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE: 2012. (2009) (M) John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor.

10.40 MOVIE: Dante’s Peak. (1997) (PG) 12.55 Celebrity Obsessed. (MA15+) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Mystic. 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 The Salvation Army: Red Shield Appeal. 1.30 To Be Advised. 4.30 Border Security. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PG) 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.45 The Latest: Seven News. 10.15 Code 1: Minute By Minute. (M) 11.15 Quantum Leap. (PG) 12.15 Emerald City. (MA15+) 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG) 2.00 Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.55 Beat The Chasers UK. 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 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PG) 9.10 9-1-1. (M) 10.10 S.W.A.T. (M) 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Police Custody USA. (M) 12.40 Emerald City. (MA15+) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Surveillance Oz. 2.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 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 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PG) 9.00 Miniseries: The Marlow Murder Club. (M) 10.00 Code Blue: The Killing Of June Fox-Roberts. (MA15+) 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 The Real Manhunter. (M) 12.30 Gold Digger. (M) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Surveillance Oz. (PG) 2.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) 8.30 The Front Bar. (M) 9.30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PG) 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Talking Footy. 12.00 Parenthood. (M) 1.00 Travel Oz. (PG) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: A Honeymoon To Remember. (2021) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 9. Brisbane Broncos v Sydney Roosters. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.40 MOVIE: No Escape. (2015) (MA15+) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.35 Pointless. (PG) 2.30 Destination WA. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Postcards. (PG) 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop.

6.00 Getaway. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Cybershack. 12.30 Explore TV. 1.00 Ageless. 1.30 The Pet Rescuers. 2.00 After Impact. 3.15 LEGO Masters Aust Vs World. 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Jeopardy! Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer. (2014) (MA15+) 11.10 MOVIE: City Of Lies. (2018) 1.05 Cybershack. 1.35 Garden Gurus. 2.00 The Incredible Journey. 2.30 Getaway. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Helping Hands.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Fish Forever. 1.30 Drive TV. 2.00 David Attenborough’s Green Planet. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 9. Cronulla Sharks v St George Illawarra Dragons. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 LEGO Masters Aust Vs World. 8.40 60 Minutes. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 The First 48. 11.10 Transplant. 12.00 David Attenborough’s Green Planet. 1.00 World’s

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 LEGO Masters Aust Vs World. 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 LEGO Masters Australia Vs Rest Of The World. (PG) 8.45 Paramedics. (M) 9.45 100% Footy. (M) 10.45 9News Late. 11.15 La Brea. (M) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.00 Pointless. (PG) 2.00 Hello SA. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 Ready Steady Cook. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. 8.30 The Yes Experiment. 9.00 Bold. 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. 10.00 GCBC. 10.30 Judge Judy. 11.00 Dr Phil. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 LEGO Masters Aust Vs World. 1.15 Getaway. 1.45 Talking Honey. 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 LEGO Masters Aust Vs World. 9.00 Clarkson’s Farm. 10.00 Opal Hunters: Red Dirt Road Trip. 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 Chicago Med. 12.15 Tipping Point. 1.10 Pointless. 2.05 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 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 GCBC. 10.30 Judge Judy. 11.00 Dr Phil. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.20 Judge Judy. 1.50 To Be Advised.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 LEGO Masters Aust Vs World. 1.30 Ageless. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Jealous Friendship. (2021) 2.00 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 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) 9.55 Border Security: International. (PG) 10.25 The Latest: Seven News. 10.55 The Amazing Race. (PG) 12.25 Fortitude. (MA15+) 1.25 Medical Emergency. (PG) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Love Stories In Sunflower Valley. (2021) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. 6.00 9News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 10. Dolphins v Manly Sea Eagles. 9.45 Thursday Night

7.30pm Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Fight Club. (1999) (MA15+, R) Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Helena Bonham Carter.

10.45 Movie: My Own Private Idaho. (1991) (M, R) Keanu Reeves, River Phoenix.

12.25am Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

1.25 QI. (M, R)

1.55 Close To Me. (M, R)

7.30pm Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

8.00 QI. (M, R)

8.30 Live At The Apollo. (M, R)

9.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M)

10.05 MythBusters. (PG, R)

10.55 Portlandia. (M, R)

11.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (MA15+, R)

12.20am Upstart Crow. (PG, R)

7.30pm Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

8.00 QI. (PG, R)

8.30 Louis Theroux Interviews... (M, R) 9.20 You Can’t Ask That. (M, R) 9.50 The Beast Must Die. (M, R)

Movie: The Losers. (2010) (M, R) 12.15am Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG, R)

7.30pm Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

8.30 MythBusters. (PG)

9.20 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG)

10.05 Louis Theroux: Law And Disorder In Johannesburg. (MA15+, R)

11.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

12.00am QI. (M, R)

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

7.30pm Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

8.30 White Fever. (M, R)

9.00 Upstart Crow. (PG, R)

10.00 Portlandia. (PG, R)

10.45 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

11.45 Movie: Fight Club. (1999) (MA15+, R) Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Helena Bonham Carter.

2.00am Return To Belsen. (MA15+, R)

7.30pm Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Going The Distance. (2010) (MA15+, R)

10.15 Movie: Anthony. (2020) (M, R)

11.45 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

12.45am Louis Theroux

Interviews... (M, R)

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

2.00 Close.

7.30pm Would I Lie To You? (R)

8.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

9.00 Gruen. (PG, R)

9.35 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R)

10.10 Penn & Teller: Fool

Us. (PG, R)

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

11.15 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

12.15am Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

12.30 The Real Seachange. (R)

1.00 This Rugged Coast. (R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

6.00pm Heathrow. (PG, R)

6.30 Bondi Vet. (PG)

7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

12.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

6.00pm Imagine Holidays Iconic Rail Journeys. (PG)

6.30 Kath & Kim. (PG, R)

7.05 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG, R)

8.45 Endeavour. (M, R)

10.45 Hornby: A Model Empire: Vampire. (PG, R)

11.45 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG, R)

1.25 My Greek Odyssey. (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)

10.40 Railroad Australia: Rails Versus Wheels. (PG, R)

11.40 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

12.40 Foyle’s War. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Call The Midwife. (M, R)

8.30 A Touch Of Frost. (M, R)

10.40 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. (PG, R)

11.40 Bargain Hunt. (R)

12.40 Call The Midwife. (M, R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R)

8.45 Judge John Deed. (M, R)

10.45 Air Crash Investigations: Seconds From Touchdown. (PG, R)

11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R)

12.45 Judge John Deed. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Father Brown. (M, R)

8.30 Shetland. (M, R) 11.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R)

12.00 Father Brown. (M, R)

1.00 Bargain Hunt. (R)

2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.20 Football. AFL. Round 8. Carlton v Collingwood. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. 11.15 Armchair Experts. (M) 12.00 GetOn Extra.

6.00pm Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.00 Storage Wars. (PG)

7.30 Movie: The A-Team. (2010) (M, R) Liam Neeson, Jessica Biel. 10.00 Movie: King Of Thieves. (2018) (M, R) Michael Caine, Jim Broadbent.

12.15 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 1.15 Storage Wars. (PG, R)

6.00pm Border Security: International. (PG, R)

6.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 8. Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast Suns. 10.00 Movie: The Bourne Legacy. (2012) (M, R) Jeremy Renner. 12.45 Bushfire Wars. (PG, R) 1.15 Storage Wars: Texas. (PG, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG, R)

8.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. (PG)

9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (M, R) 10.30 Frozen Gold. (PG) 11.30 Mountain Men. (PG) 12.30 American Restoration. (PG, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG, R)

8.30 Aussie Truck Rehab. (PG)

9.30 Mega Mechanics. (PG, R)

10.30 Ice Road Truckers. (M, R)

11.30 American Wreckers. (M)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)

8.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R)

8.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. (M, R) 10.30 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack. (M, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 9. Carlton v Melbourne. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.

11.00 Movie: Underworld. (2003) (MA15+, R)

1.30 Storage Wars: Barry’s Best Buys. (PG)

5.30pm Escape To The Farm With Kate Humble. (PG, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Take Me Home. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Dog. (2022) (M)

10.30 Movie: Magic Mike XXL. (2015) (MA15+, R)

12.40 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 1.10 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)

7.00pm Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 11. ACT Brumbies v Fijian Drua. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. 9.45 Movie: Legend. (2015) (MA15+, R) 12.20 Memory Lane. (PG, R)

1.40 Movie: Rasputin: The Mad Monk. (1966) (M, R)

4.30pm Movie: Invitation To A Gunfighter. (1964) (PG, R)

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Gran Torino. (2008) (M, R) Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang, Christopher Carley. 11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+, R)

12.00 Ordinary Joe. (M, R) 1.00 Movie: One Million Years B.C. (1966) (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Farm With Kate Humble. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R)

8.40 Harry Wild. (M) 10.40 Agatha Christie’s Ordeal By Innocence. (MA15+, R) 11.40 Footy Classified. (M)

5.30pm Escape To The Farm With Kate Humble. (PG, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 New Tricks. (M, R)

8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (M, R)

10.40 A Wedding And A Murder. (MA15+)

11.40 New Amsterdam. (M, R) 12.40 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.30pm Escape To The Farm With Kate Humble. (PG, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 As Time Goes By. (R)

8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M, R)

10.40 Angel Of Vengeance. (MA15+)

11.40 Footy Classified. (M) 12.40 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 To Be Advised. 9.30 World’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (M, R) 10.30 Police After Dark. (M, R) 11.30 The Real Murders Of Orange County. (M) 12.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)

6.30 JAG. (PG, R)

7.30 Bull. (M, R)

8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M, R) 11.15 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)

6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R)

10.00 Impractical Jokers. (M)

10.30 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)

5.50pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG, R)

6.40 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 Hoarders. (M, R)

9.20 Great Erection Deception: Stiff Nights. (M)

10.30 Miniseries: Safe Home. (M, R) 12.30 The Last Year Of Television 2021 Special. (MA15+, R)

3.30pm Soccer. A-League Women. Grand final. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Elimination final. 10.15 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R) 12.05 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 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)

6.30 JAG. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

11.15 FBI: Most Wanted. (M, R)

1.10 FBI: International. (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 Impractical Jokers. (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) 11.15 Evil. (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 The Neighborhood. (PG) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 Impractical Jokers. (PG, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)

6.30 JAG. (PG, R)

7.30 Bull. (M, R) 9.25 FBI. (M, R) 11.15 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)

6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R)

7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 10.00 Impractical Jokers. (PG)

10.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (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) 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 Impractical Jokers. (PG)

10.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm The Food That Built The World: When The Chips Are Down. 6.50 The Food That Built The World: The Rise Of A Rival. (PG) 7.40 Impossible Engineering: Hudson Yards. (R) 8.35 The Matrix Generation. (M) 9.40 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 1. 1.35 The X-Files. (M, R)

5.30pm Abandoned Engineering: Bunker Nation. (PG, R)

6.25 Movie: The Fifth Element. (1997) (PG, R) Bruce Willis. 8.45 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 2. 1.35 Dark Side Of The 2000s. (PG, R)

5.50pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG, R) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R)

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Travel Man: 48 Hours In Cyprus. (PG, R) 9.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 3. 1.35 Alone Australia. (M, R)

5.45pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG, R) 6.35 Jeopardy! (R)

7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 4.

1.35 Sex Unlimited. (MA15+, R)

5.50pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG, R)

6.40 Jeopardy! (R)

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.35 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 5. 1.35 PEN15. (MA15+, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)

6.30 JAG. (PG, R)

7.30 Bull. (M, R)

8.30 NCIS. (M, R)

9.25 NCIS: New Orleans. (M, R)

10.20 Evil. (M, R)

11.20 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 Impractical Jokers. (M)

10.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.55pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG, R)

6.45 Jeopardy! (R)

7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.35 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 6. 1.35 Dark Side Of The Ring. (MA15+, R)

Sugar Bowl Action Returns In 2024

Continued from back cover.

It is anticipated that Giru, Home Hill and Ayr Tennis courts will be used to cater for the 44 teams which have nominated. Each team has a minimum of 6 players with some teams having as many as 10 or more in their team allowing for members to have a bye. Play begins Saturday from 8 am and finishes around 2 pm on Monday. The Sugar Bowl famous Teabags with Dallan and Kurtis Garvey as members are looking to defend their title in A Grade. B Grade champions in 2023 were Ian Gould’s Goldin Aces and have subsequently moved into A2. All the teams will be out to win the highly sought after Woods Team Spirit Award named after David Woods who was the inaugural captain of the Teaspoons.

This weekend will see over 300 visitors flooding into the district for the long weekend providing economic benefits to the Burdekin with players frequenting local eateries, shops and accommodation venues. It is hoped that some of them will check out the Burdekin Craft Spectacular on Saturday morning at the Memorial Hall.

Members have been busy getting all their facilities so that they are in top class con-

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dition, with a coat of paint here and there. There will be the usual delicious array of food plus donated and home baked cakes and slices and a coffee stall at the entrance of Home Hill Tennis each day.

Sunday evening after play everyone is encouraged to stay and locals to come down and enjoy some good old Burdekin hospitality. There will be live music with Tammy Moxom singing from 5pm onwards. The Teaspoons are organized and will be cooking roast pork rolls amongst other delicious food for sale. A ride back to Ayr can be organized for those wishing to have a drink or two.

Ayr, Home Hill and Giru Tennis Associations would really like to thank all its volunteers, sponsors and donors for their contributions to the weekend. “We couldn’t do it without them,” said organizer Kate Casswell.

For more information look at Home Hill Tennis Facebook page. Life members, event sponsors, past and present members are invited to come along over weekend and to the presentations which will be around 2 pm on Monday.

Contributed by Home Hill Tennis Association

Ayr

Surf Lifesaving Club

Weekend Beach Patrol at Alva Beach

SATURDAY 4TH OF MAY

1.00PM TO 5.00PM

(Patrol Group F) Lisa Furnell, Tramayne Horan, Jo Morgan, Jenny Morgan, John Furnell, Lauren Chapman, Isla Chapman, Ryley Satori, Toby Wilson, Danny Wilson.

SUNDAY 5TH MAY

9.00AM TO 5.00PM

(Patrol Group G) Carl List, James Kennedy, Shane Morgan, Jimmy Hayllor, Ross Blakey, Ross Rickards, Jedd Giddy.

MONDAY 6TH MAY (LABOUR DAY)

9.00 am to 1.00pm

(Patrol Group E) John Moloney, Anne Moloney, Tony Felesina, Isabella Moloney, Jane Jones, Gavin Jones, Sophia Moloney, Alissia Gibson, Desiree Abreu, Billy Gibson.

MONDAY 6TH MAY (LABOUR DAY)

1.00pm to 5.00pm

(Patrol Group F) Lisa Furnell, Tramayne Horan, Jo Morgan, Jenny Morgan, John Furnell, Lauren Chapman, Isla Chapman, Ryley Satori, Toby Wilson, Danny Wilson.

This is our last patrol roster for this season, we will see you all again in September. Contributed with thanks to Hockey Varnon.

Ayr

Junior Golfing

We had 16 players turn up Saturday morning for the April Monthly Medal.

Congratulations to Hudson, Evelyn and Oscar on the Monthly Medal wins, for 3 holes, 6 hole and 9 hole respectively. Gross winners for the morning were

Heath, for 3 holes, Riley, for 6 holes, and Ethan, for 9 holes.

There will be a break next week for the May Day public holiday, juniors will be back in a fortnight on the 11th May.

Contributed with thanks to Laura Mahoney.

Ian Gould’s Goldin Aces from Ayr, Home Hill and Collinsville won the B grade section in 2023

GOLF

Table Bowls Notes

TABLE BOWLS

Round 1 week 6:

Crushers v Bombers at the Queens 10-0

Cougars v Nat I at the Ayr 8-2

National II v Falcons at the National 6-4

Ants had the bye 10 points

Points:

Crushers - 47, Nat II - 46, Nat I - 38, Fal-

cons - 34, Ants - 32, Cougars - 28 and Bombers 15

Games for Thursday 02/05:

Nat I v Ants at National

Falcons v Bombers at Anzac

Crushers v Nat II at Ayr

Cougars have the bye

Contributed by Kerry Davison

Social Bowls

BOWLS

Thursday afternoon (ANZAC DAY) social bowls saw 12 players take part.

Two games of triples were played.

Rink 3: Judy, Joclyn and Stephen were much too strong for Mick M, Bob and Mark, winning 24 to 9 and 11 ends to 7.

Rink 6: Karl/Yogi, John and Wayne defeat-

ed Margaret, Mick O and Joe 22 to 8, and also 11 ends to 7.

Today’s winners by mystery draw were Judy, Joclyn and Stephen. Thanks to today’s sponsors Ray and Rosemary Menkens.

Tuesday Trimmers is going well, as is Wednesday morning Kraft group. Wednesday night barefoot bowls is becoming popular. Thursday morning BINGO continues to get good numbers and, with the cooler weather here now, I expect that Thursday afternoon social bowls will start to see larger fields.

Names in by the very latest 1pm for a 1.30pm roll off - $12 a game includes afternoon tea.

Good bowling, see you there.

Contributed with thanks Stephen Doig.

Roosters Host Bowen

RUGBY LEAGUE

Agood crowd at Rugby Park last Sunday saw two good games of rugby league when the Roosters hosted Bowen in reserve grade and Souths in A grade.

The premiership favourites, Souths, showed why they have that mantle by showing the locals just how to concentrate for an entire game.

The Townsville visitors took the A grade 46 to 20 but not before the locals had given them a fright.

Leading 12 – 10 and watching Burdekin denied a try, the visitors took advantage and moved the ball down field and scored to take an eight point 18 – 10 advantage into the break.

The visitors scored two quick tries after the interval, and it was all over.

Nemia Nawave, back from injury, scored two great tries before the end showing he should have been used more during the encounter. Coach Steve Lansley said his team has got to concentrate for the entire time on the paddock.

“At times we are fully switched on and then we slip away and they score points. And with an experienced ex NRL player in Steve Nona out there, he will hurt you,” Steve said.

Lansley said he thought forward Henry Teuteu had a big game making many breaks but were not there for the off load as with Jeremiah Matuatu.

The coach said Rhett Williams had a good game after a week off and Kali Nauque was always dangerous.

“We know we can do it, we just have to put it into action for an entire match,” Steve said.

Nevia Nawave scored two tries with one each to Kali Nauque and Jayden Sgarbossa. Joel Mason and Dylan Doak kicked goals.

In other A grade matches Herbert River beat Western Lions in Ingham 32 – 14, Brothers belted Charters Towers at Brothers 42 – 12 and Centrals beat Norths at

Bushland Beach 38 – 20.

“We had a poor beginning giving Bowen a 16-point start before we put our backs to the grindstone and did the hard things right to take the game,” Roosters stand in coach Peter Horan said after his team beat Bowen 34 – 28.

Horan, with Paul Horan, were deputising for regular coach Chris Perry away on personal business. Peter said once his team hung onto the ball they quickly wore down the 22 – 6 lead making it 22 all at the break.

Peter said the team should have won by more but good defence added to poor options cost the boys.

The coach said though a win is a win no matter how you get it.

Mark Cervoni, back from a couple of years off, was awarded players player for a tough one up front making plenty of ground in attack and defending well.

Paul Meryl and Wassime Mouvelli enjoyed the drop in temperature even though the wind made it difficult for all. Meryl scored a good try put through by a perfect pass from Jeerome Lacco. Lacco and Dom Augostis also had good games.

Tries were scored by Sem Tom, Bryde Horan, Riley Horan, Paul Meryl and Dom Arrate with Dylan Doak kicking 5 goals.

In other reserve matches Western Lions beat Herbert River 42 – 18, Brothers beat Charters Towers 36 – 10 and Centrals beat Norths 38 – 12.

There will be no club Rugby League over the May Day weekend with the Northern Zone trials in Mackay where the Roosters have two RLTD representatives Henry Teuteu and Jeremiah Matuate.

The Hens will also have two players in Mackay, Toni Daisy and Kazziah Lammon.

On Saturday May 14 the A grade, reserves and Ladies will play Charters Towers in the western city and it also happens to be Ladies Day in the Towers.

Contributed with thanks to Brian Carnes.

Judy Elton, Jocyln DeFranciscus and Stephen Doig. Photo supplied

Photo: Anzac Ants

Will The Teabags Win Again This Year?

TENNIS

The Home Hill Tennis Association

will be proudly hosting the 43rd Annual Sugar Bowl iconic teams

event this weekend. It is known as the sweet spot on the North Queensland tennis calendar. In 1981, Lex and Pat Anderson initiated the teams event by inviting

captains from as far afield as Mackay and Ingham to form teams and come to the Burdekin and play off for the inaugural Sugar Bowl. Today, we have teams that

travel from Brisbane to Mareeba and all places in between.

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Sugar Bowl famous Tea Bags have won the tournament many times