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Sit Down With Sam

Hi readers

What a big weekend we have coming up in the Burdekin!

For those eager to dress to the nines for a day at the races, the Burdekin Growers Race Day is the place to be on Saturday.

I have friends from Ingham who, before I moved to Home Hill, told me all about the iconic race day and I’ve certainly been feeling the excitement throughout town.

I’ll sadly miss the big day as I’ll be heading down to Mackay for my cousin’s engagement party (certainly not a sad alternative), but my trusty colleague Chelsea will be there with camera in hand capturing the fun and frocky moments.

Sunday will see a different kind of race, one that the whole family can enjoy: the Norm Perry Memorial Duck Race hosted by the Rotary

Club of Ayr.

The morning will see family-friendly activities, live music from the Burdekin Brass Band and a sea of yellow racing down Plantation Creek.

If you’re looking for something to do, our Social Life section is the place to go to read all about it; head to pages 24-27.

Lastly, I must thank everyone for sharing their well wishes with me upon my bittersweet announcement last week.

In case you missed it, I’ll be leaving the Burdekin in June as I head back to southeast Queensland to be closer to family and friends.

The community’s response has been an excellent example of how friendly and welcoming the people of the Burdekin really are.

From The Stage To The Kitchen SCHOOL STUDENTS HELP WITH EISTEDDFOD

With the Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod well underway, students from Burdekin Christian College have been putting their hospitality skills to the test, preparing and providing food and beverages for the countless volunteers involved in the Eisteddfod.

The school took to social media to share their pride with their students.

“So proud of our Eisteddfod helpers today,” the post read.

“What an amazing job they have been doing to keep all the volunteers fed and watered!”

The school also urged the public to pay a visit to the lobby of the Burdekin Theatre, where the Junior Eisteddfod is being held, to peruse some of the students’ artwork on display.

“Make sure you check out the Burdekin Theatre lobby this week to see the fantastic art displays on site!”

Celebrating its 40th year in 2024, the Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod is held from May 8 to May 16, 2024.

The event is held each year and invites the youth of North Queensland, particularly those from the Burdekin, to showcase their talents, increase their self-esteem and further their life experiences.

Visit Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod Inc. on Facebook for results and more information.

Burdekin Christian College have assisted the Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod by preparing food and beverages for volunteers. Photo credit: Burdekin Christian College

“We Are Not Slowing Down” Wilmar Workers And Unions Rally Against “Bad Deal”

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The start of the annual raw sugar production season is at risk of delay as Wilmar and its workers continue to clash in an ongoing pay dispute.

Despite what has been called a “productive” negotiation meeting on Monday, May 13, Wilmar employees will go on strike for the third time in two weeks next Tuesday, May 21.

The strike action comes after over 12 months of negotiations which, at Monday’s meeting, saw Wilmar table a revised offer of 14.25% in wage increases over 42 months, with the first-year increase of 5% paid from June 2024 and the next increase paid from December 2024.

The three unions then tabled a counter proposal of a 22% pay increase over three years, plus log items equivalent to an aggregate claim of 25%.

ETU State Organiser Liam Sharkey said the unions agreed to reduce the wage increase in the interest of “fair and good faith bargaining” but he “can’t say the same” for Wilmar.

“Predictably, they have asked that workers cease industrial action, which won’t be happening,” Mr Sharkey said.

He said workers voted overwhelmingly to take more strike action before the busy crush season began.

“By taking action before the crush, union members wanted to cause the least interruption to the sugar community and to the farmers as possible,” Mr Sharkey said.

“These workers care about their communities, but they’re sick of being underpaid, underappreciated, and overworked.”

A Wilmar spokesperson said strike action will not only mean striking workers lose another day’s pay, but that third parties may now be affected, including cane growers, harvesting contractors, works contractors, suppliers, employees not involved in the dispute and communities.

“It is disappointing the unions are planning more strike action, despite a productive negotiation meeting yesterday (Monday, May 13) and a commitment to continue talks next week,” the spokesperson said.

“Every stoppage or disruption from now on will further delay completion of the multi-million dollar works program under way to prepare Wilmar’s factories, plant and equipment ahead of the season start, scheduled for June.

“While we continue to be hopeful of a mutually acceptable outcome, we recognise that progress could be slow.”

AWU Northern District Secretary Jim Wilson said hundreds of workers have participated in strike action across multi-

ple sites and “we are not slowing down”.

“Wilmar executives and their shareholders need to reflect on whether our members will settle for their next offer if they want these mills to keep operating,” Mr Wilson said.

“Wilmar can end this dispute whenever they want.

“Simply come to the bargaining table with a fair offer that reflects the worth of our workers and we’ll get back to work.

“We are hitting Wilmar where it hurts,

we are not backing down – and the whole community is standing with us.”

Wilmar and the unions were required to report back to the Deputy President of the Fair Work Commission on Wednesday, May 15.

The three unions have given notice of intention to engage in another 24-hour strike next Tuesday, May 21, with a face-to-face meeting scheduled for next Wednesday, May 22 to progress enterprise agreement negotiations.

AWU Northern District Secretary Jim Wilson and ETU State Organiser Liam Sharkey. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie

NQ POLITICIANS POINT OUT POTHOLES IN PM’S PROMISE

Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox has called Federal Government’s announcement for an extra $467m worth of funding to upgrade the Bruce Highway a “slap in the face” for the people of Dawson. Mr Willcox said the announcement made by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Treasurer is nothing more than a smokescreen, and that he is “insulted and infuriated” on behalf of everyone living and working in Dawson who has once again missed out.

“The section of the Bruce Highway that runs through the electorate of Dawson has been rated the most dangerous section, and this announcement by the Albanese Labor Government sees funding provisions for everywhere but the area that needs it the most,” Mr Willcox said.

“The Prime Minister is on record this week confirming that the Bruce Highway ‘should be’ as good as the M1 between Brisbane and Sydney, so why isn’t he actually doing something about it instead of yet again, hiding behind promises that are entirely political and full of potholes.

“This comes after the Prime Minister cut more than $200m worth of road projects in Queensland following his infrastructure review, as well as lowering the funding contribution provided by the Federal Government to help complete these projects.”

State Member for Burdekin Dale Last agreed with his federal counterpart, saying the so-called budget boost for the Bruce Highway proves that both the state and federal governments have no understanding of regional Queensland’s reliance on the highway.

“While $467 million sounds like a huge investment, very little will change in real terms,” Mr Last said.

“The Haughton Flood Plain Upgrade alone cost more than the total amount the federal government has allocated to the entire 1,700km of the Bruce Highway.

“It is nothing short of insulting that the federal Treasurer can call this a budget for the Bruce when, in today’s terms, the announcement would bring less than 1% of the highway up to standard.

“Canberra and Brisbane might think it’s a great announcement but, in regional Queensland, we know it’s nothing short of a hoax.”

“With the current state of the Bruce Highway, there’s barely enough money to fill the potholes, let alone make the road safer.

“In addition to the economic impor-

tance of the Bruce it is a fact that lives are being lost on an almost daily basis and the majority of those are in regional Queensland.”

Mr Willcox said the people living and working in Dawson deserve a safe road to drive on to get to work safely and return home safely to their loved ones.

“The roads in Dawson are a necessity; they are how we get our product to market and receive our supplies from the city,” he said.

“Rural and regional areas such as Dawson are the heart of our country, where all our food and fibre is produced.

“Without rural and regional areas, this country wouldn’t be what it is today.

“This current government needs to stop ignoring that reality and start investing in the future of these areas before it is too late.”

The Burdekin Chamber’s Marketing Mingle

The Burdekin Chamber will host one of the most magnificent marketing events of the year on Thursday May 23 at the Kalamia Hotel.

A part of Small Business Month, the event will be presented by Natasha Buttler, founder of Boost Marketing Services and marketing lecturer at James Cook University. Natasha is known for her down-to-earth and engaging presentation style as she dives into all things marketing in an educational environment. With over 25 years of experience, Natasha understands the importance of supporting local businesses and is a Certified Practicing Marketer with the Australian Marketing Institute.

Burdekin Chamber President, Leigh Kefford, explained the Chamber has been working to bring an event like the upcoming Marketing Mingle to the Burdekin since January, and he believes small businessowners will greatly benefit from attending.

“The event will benefit small businesses and the community at large mostly teaching businesses owners on how to market their businesses to their local and external communities, and they’ll learn something different from what they think traditional marketing is to further benefit their customers,” explained Leigh.

The event will stand as a highly educational evening where Natasha will explore all areas of business including products, pricing, advertising, customer service, and marketing. Attendees are expected to leave feeling confident with a new toolkit of entrepreneurial strategies to implement into their businesses.

“The event will not purely talk about social media, but everything to do with marketing, because everything is marketing,” said Leigh.

The Burdekin Chamber will provide complimentary food and drinks throughout the free event running from 6pm – 8pm, and all attendees are encouraged to RSVP via the Burdekin Chamber website.

What: Marketing Mingle: Network and Marketing Night

When: Thursday May 23 from 6pm – 8pm

Where: Kalamia Hotel, Queen Street, Ayr

More Information: www.burdekinchamber.com.au

Growing A Stronger Future

Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox is calling for more federal funding for the Bruce Highway

Member for Burdekin, Dale Last MP, inspects the planned upgrades of the Bruce Highway prior to construction of the Haughton Flood Plain project Photos supplied

Natasha Buttler, founder of Boost Marketing Services and marketing lecturer at James Cook University, will present Burdekin Chamber’s Marketing Mingle

OPINION PIECE

Federal Budget 2024-25

“Dawson’s Missed Out Again”

Easing cost of living pressures and investing in an Australian-made future are at the forefront of the Australian Government’s 2024-25 budget which was handed down on Tuesday, May 14.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers called the budget “responsible and restrained”, saying, “This Budget strikes the right balance between keeping pressure off inflation, delivering cost of living relief, supporting sustainable economic growth and strengthening public finances.

“This Budget forecasts a second surplus in 2023–24, which would be the first time a government has delivered back-to-back surpluses in nearly two decades,” he continued.

But Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox has been left unsatisfied with the results for his electorate, saying “Dawson’s missed out again”.

“When you’ve got an area like ours that contributes so much to the Australian economy, if you’re going to keep people working and contributing, you need to give them services,” he said.

Mr Willcox said he’d hoped for more investment in the Bruce Highway as well as cost-of-living relief in the form of “something that could actually be tangible and would help people”.

The Federal Member said while there has been little investment in his electorate announced, he’s not giving up.

“We’re the biggest sugar growing area in the country and 80% of our sugar is exported,” he said.

“People, at some point, are going to have to wake up; where we get our food and fibre from and where the money is generated is in rural and regional Australia, so if you want to keep that money going and you want to keep food on the table, we need to look after the people in areas like my region of Dawson.

“I’ll be constantly trying to look for what we can do, putting business cases forward and lobbying for my people to make sure we can get our fair share.

“I’ll be following this through and, every time there’s an opportunity to stand up for the people of Dawson, that’s what I’ll be doing.”

Transportable Solutions

2024-25 Budget Highlights

• Easing cost of living pressures with tax cuts, energy rebates, rental assistance, student debt cuts and cheaper medicine.

• Building more homes for Australians with more social and affordable housing, more infrastructure and removal of red tape, better transport for more accessible cities and suburbs and increased housing for students.

• Investing in a Future Made in Australia and the skills and universities needed to make it a real-

ity with a $22.7 billion investment over a decade to build a stronger and more resilient economy powered by clean energy, creating more well-paid jobs and facilitating private investment.

• Strengthening Medicare and the care economy with more Medicare Urgent Care Clinics, free access to mental health care for more Australians, additional home care packages, essential funding for in person and online service delivery and provisioning for wage increases for aged care and early childhood education and care workers.

Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox is “disappointed” with the Australian Government’s 2023-24 budget

Zonta Club Burdekin Calls Out Gender-Based Violence

16 days of Activism - Zonta Club Burdekin Inc club members

Placement of “Zonta Says No” Banner outside St Francis School - Isabel Stubbs, Debbie Watson, Karen Clark, Judy Mitchell, Judy Sgarbossa and Lyn Butterworth

Plantation Park Walk - Isabel Stubbs, Inez Larsen and Judy Sgarbossa

Church Service - Isabel Stubbs, Judy Sgarbossa and Pastor Karen Ellen

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Zonta International members across Queensland, including members of the Zonta Club

Burdekin Inc, are calling on all men to be part of the conversation about gender-based violence this May.

Lyn Agnew, Governor of Zonta International District 22, said that the month of May is traditionally recognised as Domestic Violence month in Queensland.

This May, Zonta International and other advocacy groups are demanding that violence against women be declared a national emergency after three women were allegedly killed by men known to them.

“These three femicides are three too many,” Ms Agnew said.

“Their deaths should be seen as a wakeup call to communities.

“This year alone 28 women have died due to gender-based violence.

“This is 14 more compared to this time last year.

“We have seen increased activism against this senseless violence across Australia and throughout Queensland women are speaking out.

“But now is the time for us to see and hear the men in our communities.”

Ms Agnew said simply not enough is being done to prevent the violence.

“We have very good support systems and services for victims of domestic and family violence, but as a community we need to look at ways to stop the violence from happening in the first place,” she said.

“This May, we have an opportunity to raise awareness to the issue and call on men in particular to be part of the solution.”

Many victim survivors advocate that education of young men and women is crucial in the fight against violence.

Education about the power dynamics of abusive relationships, someone’s religion, someone’s background, disability and socio-economic status affects them and makes them more vulnerable.

“It’s really important that men stand up and support women in their communities, talk to their friends, make sure to call out bad behaviour as it happens, recognise the red flags and triggers of an unhealthy relationship, and raise concerns,” Ms Agnew said.

“This is everyone’s problem to solve.”

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At 4.50pm on Tuesday 16

April, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Bruce Highway, Inkerman. As a result, a 55yr old Bowen woman was issued a NTA for drink driving, .053. She is due to appear in the Ayr Magistrates Court on 27 May.

At 7.20pm on Thursday

18 April, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Airdmillan Road, Ayr. As a result, a 54yr old Burdekin man, was issued a NTA for drink driving, .064. He is due to appear in the Ayr Magistrates Court on 7 May.

At 12.02am on Saturday

20 April, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Edwards Street, Ayr. The driver, a 23yr old Burdekin man, was issued a Notice to Appear (NTA) for driving with a relevant drug in his saliva, disqualified driving and possessing a drug utensil. He is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 24 June.

At 12.02am on Saturday

20 April, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Edwards Street, Ayr. The driver, a 23yr old Burdekin man, was issued a Notice to Appear (NTA) for drink driving, .148. He was due to appear in the Ayr Magistrates Court on 7 May.

At 2.25am on Saturday

20 April, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Queen Street, Ayr. The driver, a 35yr old Burdekin man was issued a NTA for driving with a relevant drug in his saliva and is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 24 June.

At 2.35am on Sunday 21

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April, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Queen Street, Ayr. As a result, a 19yr old Burdekin man was issued a NTA for drink driving, .054. He was due to appear in the Ayr Magistrates Court on 7 May.

At 7.45pm on Sunday 21

April, Police from Ayr Highway Patrol intercepted a vehicle on Bruce highway, Brandon. As a result, a 24yr old Cairns man was issued a NTA for drink driving, .112. He is due to appear in the Ayr Magistrates Court on 27 May. At 9.55pm later that same night, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Bruce Highway, Ayr said to be drive by the same 24yr old Cairns man, who was issued with a further NTA for drink driving, .089 and driving on a suspended licence, both matters also set down for Ayr Magistrates Court on 27 May.

At 12.55pm on Wednes-

day 24 April, Police from Ayr Highway Patrol intercepted a vehicle on Seventh Avenue, Home Hill. The driver, a 51yr old Burdekin woman was issued a NTA for driving with a relevant drug in her saliva and is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 24 June.

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Wednesday 24 April,

Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Jones Street, Ayr. As a result, a 67yr old Townsville man was issued a NTA for drink driving, .056. He is due to appear in the Ayr Magistrates Court on 27 May.

At 7.20pm on Thursday 25 April, Ayr Police

intercepted a vehicle on Norham Road, Ayr. As a result, a 35yr old Ipswich man was issued a NTA for drink driving, .079. He is due to appear in the Ayr Magistrates Court on 27 May.

At 12.25am on Saturday

4 May, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Queen Street, Ayr. As a result, a 65yr old Burdekin man was issued a NTA for drink driving, .116. He is due to appear in the Ayr Magistrates Court on 27 May.

At 12.55am on Sunday 5

May, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Bower Street, Ayr. As a result, a 19yr old Burdekin man was issued a NTA for drink driving, .077. He is due to appear in the Ayr Magistrates Court on 27 May.

At 11.15am on Sunday 5

May, Ayr Police were called to a street disturbance in Munro Street, Ayr. As a result of investigations, a 30yr old Bur-

dekin woman was charged with attempted grievous bodily harm, going armed so as to cause fear and contravening a requirement given by a Police Officer. She is next due to appear in Townsville Magistrates Court on 7 June.

At 1.55pm on Tuesday 7

May, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on MacKenzie Street, Ayr. The driver, a 60yr old Burdekin man was issued a NTA for driving with a relevant drug in his saliva and is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 24 June.

At 4.20pm on Thursday 9

May, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on MacKenzie Street, Ayr. The driver, a 35yr old Burdekin man was issued a NTA for driving with a relevant drug in his saliva and is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 24 June.

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WILLCOX DELIVERS FUNDING FOR LOCAL VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer organisations in Dawson are set to receive a huge boost in funding as Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox announced that the region will receive more than $66,000 in funding as part of the 2023-24 Volunteer Grants, which will directly impact 20 local organisations.

Mr Willcox said that these grants are critical in supporting and recognising the role that volunteers play within our community.

“Volunteers play a crucial role in our communities, and their selflessness and dedication to our region deserves recognition and support,” Mr Willcox said.

“Volunteering also provides an effective pathway to get people into jobs, helps break down the barriers of marginalisation and fosters community participation.

“To all the volunteers across the Dawson electorate, I say thank you and congratulations.

“You truly are the backbone of our society.

“This funding is well deserved, keep up the incredible work that you do.”

The 2023-24 Volunteer Grants provide organisations with grants of $1,000 to $5,000 to benefit the work of their volunteers.

This includes to purchase minor equipment, provide training, cover fuel costs, promote awareness of volunteering opportunities or adjust policies and procedures to strengthen member safety.

Mr Willcox urged any volunteer or community organisation to contact his office via email at Andrew.Willcox.MP@aph. gov.au to be added to the grant list to receive information about any current or future grants.

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Burdekin Shire

Burdekin Shire Council is excited to announce the installation of new tourist frames at Lynch’s Beach, Alva, and Mt Inkerman, enhancing the experience for visitors to the Burdekin region. These frames are designed to encapsulate the beauty of the regions unique landscape, providing the perfect backdrop for memorable pho-

Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort said the frames are not just structures; they are an invitation to discover and share the beauty of the Burdekin.

card to Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #visitburdekin and tag @visitburdekin.

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.

Burdekin experience, whether you’re seeking a refreshing dip at the Burdekin Aquatic Centre or a 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.

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

“Our goal with this initiative is to enhance tourism and encourage community involvement through social media engagement. Residents and

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

Here’s how to play:

• 1 completed line of photos equals 1 entry. If you complete the whole card, that’s 10 entries into the prize draw.

visitors are warmly welcomed to showcase the charm of the Burdekin by sharing their framed snapshots online,” Cr Dalle Cort said.

“We encourage everyone to capture their moments and use the hashtag ‘visitburdekin’ to help promote our wonderful region.

the Burdekin. Our new tourist frames are more than just photo opportunities; they’re invitations to explore and celebrate our unique landscape.”

Works are underway to establish a bitumen parking area directly adjacent to the public conveniences on Invicta Road. The works are planned to be completed prior to the start of the crushing season. Traffic control will be onsite as required during construction.

Barratta Road

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Burdekin Shire Council installs new tourist frames in the region, one recently installed at Lynch’s Beach, Alva and another style to be installed at Mt Inkerman.

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“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.

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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.

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

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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 Upgrades Business District has recently placement of ten of street benches, litter bins. combinations as part of the initiative and will completion of the process. These planter boxes and commitment businesses, a the Council.

Work commenced on Monday 13 May to construct a bitumen parking area adjacent to the amenities on Milburn Road. The works are planned to be completed prior to the start of the crushing season. Access to Milburn Road will be restricted to one way lane of traffic during construction. Once the carpark is completed a full asphalt overlay from the intersection of Mill Lane to the Highway on Milburn Road is planned as part of the rural reseal program.

An allocated budget of $880,000 has been set for the complete reconstruction of a 740-metre segment of Barratta Road from the School Road junction. The foundation material is currently being transported onsite and will undergo compaction and levelling in the coming weeks before the initial bitumen sealing takes place. Traffic flow at the site will be limited to a single lane, managed by traffic lights during the construction phase.

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RURAL RESEAL PROGRAM

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The Rural Reseal Program is scheduled to commence on 20 May to avoid weather issues and the annual harvesting season. A complete list of roads slated for reseals are available for viewing on the Burdekin Shire Council website. Traffic Control will be onsite during the reseals and minor delays are to be expected. Council appreciates the cooperation and understanding of all motorists in advance of the program to ensure the safety of its workforce and contractors. We will use our best endeavours to keep all disruptions to a minimum.

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

HOME HILL COMFORT STOP

The Central Business District (CBD) in Home Hill has recently witnessed the placement of ten fresh arrangements of street furniture, featuring benches, planter boxes, and litter bins. More of these combinations have been enlisted as part of the ongoing budget initiative and will be set up upon completion of the manufacturing process. These locally produced planter boxes and litter bins reflect our commitment to supporting local businesses, a source of pride for the Council.

Ayr Industrial Estate Expansion

Here’s how to play:

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

“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.

The refurbishment of the Comfort Stop is almost complete with a new cascading water feature and some minor finishing touches scheduled for the next week. A visual design concept giving a nod to the district is still being finalised to replace the existing mosaic feature.

UPCOMING

• 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.

The Ayr Industrial Estate expansion site has successfully completed its clearing and grubbing phase. Sand fill transfer from the Macro Algae development site has commenced as part of the project. In the 2023/24 capital works budget, the Council has allocated $2.76 million to cover earthworks, road construction, drainage infrastructure, and water and sewerage service installations.

Renewal of an existing culvert near the intersection of Hurney Road and Rifle Range Road has commenced on 1 May under a full road closure. These works will be undertaken during the Lower Burdekin Water Board annual shutdown. Traffic access to Heatley Road will be detoured via Plain and Rifle Range Roads

Kickoff the Conversation, a Community Wellbeing Event dedicated to empowering mental health and resilience will be held on Saturday 28 October 2023 at the Burdekin Memorial Hall, from 6:30pm.

Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Lyn McLaughlin said

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• 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.

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

Image: Mick Cane Cutter Burdekin Adventure.

One of Australia’s most loved forums for literature, ideas and storytelling, Sydney Writers’ Festival will live-stream some of its headline events from Sydney to Burdekin Library, 108 Graham Street, Ayr on Thursday 23, Friday 24, Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May.

Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort with the new tourist frame at Lynch’s Beach, Alva

Councillor Column With Councillor

Max Musumeci

Wow!! What an exciting few weeks the Burdekin has seen.

Since the start of April the Burdekin has hosted the Shane Muspratt Cup, Burdekin Rags to Runway, Burdekin Sugar Rush, Home Hill Canefield Ashes - Cricket, Home Hill Sugar Bowl – Tennis, Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod, Burdekin Craft Spectacular, Intercity Tenpin Bowling Tournament (the longest running teams event for bowling in Australia which is pretty amazing) and the Justin Scott Fishing Classic just to name a few!

This weekend will see the Burdekin Grower Race Day bring thousands to town. Now in its 26th year, this event is a fantastic showcase of what can be done by a great club and amazing vol-

unteers. The fashions on the day rival any race day in Australia as does the operation, organisation and execution of what is no doubt a mountain of work.

This event, and all the ones previously mentioned (apologies as I’m sure I missed some) are all a reminder of how the mighty Burdekin punches well above its weight when it comes to delivering events of the highest quality. I personally attribute this to the Burdekin’s amazing volunteer base. All these events would not survive without the volunteers who run them and the people and businesses that support them.

I’d like to thank all the clubs and volunteers for all that they do. We certainly can’t say we are starved for entertainment in the Burdekin.

Council can assist you if you are having issues with a neighbouring overgrown block.

Did you know that the Burdekin Shire Council is on the lookout for passionate individuals to join its Economic Development Advisory Group? Since its establishment in 2020, this group has been instrumental in shaping the economic landscape of the region, and now it’s seeking members to continue its vital work.

According to Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort, this advisory group serves as a crucial body, providing insights and recommendations on key economic strategies, projects, and initiatives. The focus is on fostering growth, employment, and prosperity within the Burdekin Shire, with a commitment to implementing the Burdekin Economic Development Strategy and Burdekin Tourism Strategy.

The responsibilities of the Economic Development Advisory Group include offering ongoing advice and support to the Council, facilitating economic and tourism opportunities, and promoting initiatives that lead to increased employment, new industry development, business growth, attraction of new residents, and enhanced visitor activity in the shire.

Interested individuals with expertise and experience in fields such as business, tourism, industry are encour aged to nominate themselves or others for the group. Nomination forms and fur ther information can be found on the Burdekin Shire Council website or by contacting the Council directly.

Nominations close on Friday 14 June 2024, and successful candi dates will be appointed following a thorough selection process. Join in shaping the future of econom ic development in the Burdekin Shire and contribute to building a vibrant and prosperous communi ty for generations to come!

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 Community Association

Did You Know you can help to prevent domestic and family violence (DFV) or support those who are affected by it?

Domestic and Family Violence is a pervasive issue that often remains hidden behind closed doors. Recognizing the signs is crucial to providing support and potentially saving lives. If you suspect someone is experiencing domestic violence, speaking up is essential. Dial emergency services like 000 when you hear or see Domestic Violence occurring. DFV is not a private issue, the next step is reaching out to organisations like BCA who can offer assistance, information and counselling. Signs of domestic violence can vary and may include physical injuries, frequent absences from work or social activities, noticeable changes in behaviour or mood, isolation from friends and family, controlling or possessive behaviour from a partner, and fearfulness or anxiety around their partner. When you notice these signs, it’s vital to approach the situation with sensitivity and empathy. Express concern for their wellbeing and offer support without judgment. Encourage them to seek help

from professionals who are trained to handle such situations safely and confidentially.

Burdekin Community Association Inc. (BCA) is a local service provider that can offer support services such as counselling, safety planning, and referrals to shelters and legal services, or DV Connect (1800 811 811) who are also available for crisis support 24-7. Both BCA and DV Connect can guide people through the process of seeking help and will provide ongoing support as they navigate their situation.

Remember, domestic and family violence thrives in silence. By speaking up and offering support, you can help break the cycle of abuse and empower survivors to seek the assistance they need to rebuild their lives in safety and dignity.

For support or information please visit the BCA Support Centre, 130 Queen Street, Ayr. Ph 4783 3744 or Email bca@bcaburdekin.org.au

Rebecca Grogan Service Manager, Housing and Community Support Service

Failure Is Just A Step

As a team, we’re shifting our perspective on failures. Instead of dwelling on what we couldn’t achieve, we’re embracing them as stepping stones towards improvement. We can train our minds to recognise that every failure comes with a valuable lesson. Although we may not have achieved our goal this time, we can learn something from the effort to avoid similar mistakes in the future.

Have you ever felt like you’re giving your all, but things just don’t seem to work out? It’s a sign that we need to pause, reflect, and adapt our approach. Remember, the key to success is not repeating the same actions, but in our ability to learn, grow, and improve.

Are you trying to tackle an ‘issue’ on your own? It is so easy to get overwhelmed and not know how to move forward. This is

when the community can help. Sharing ten brings forers who have tackled similar issues. These conversations are opportunities to ‘brainstorm’ possible solutions or alternative methods you haven’t attempted. By taking the initiative to help yourself, you also have the potential to positively impact

Sharing experiences with someone who has gone through a similar journey can be a powerful way to begin healing. Conversations often trigger an unconscious reflective process, where both parties share what has worked for them and what hasn’t, acknowledging how far they have come and how far they still must go. This exchange of ideas can be beneficial in helping individuals feel less alone in their journey and providing them with effective coping mechanisms.

There are just under 17,000 people in the Burdekin. Somewhere amongst all our community members is someone(s) who has walked a similar path. It’s finding and making a connection. All it takes is one step forward by everyone…

Sometimes, failure is not about the action you took; it can be about the action you didn’t.

Until next time,

The Team

Community Grant Helps To Support Disadvantaged Students

In a heartwarming stride towards supporting the educational needs of underprivileged children, the Joyful Foundation was awarded a vital Bendigo Bank Grant from our local community bank, bolstering its ongoing efforts in North Queensland.

Grace Vigar, President of the Joyful Foundation, expressed gratitude for the grant, emphasising its impact on the organisation’s mission and the local community.

Established in 2012 to honour the legacy of the late educator Joy Donnellan, the Joyful Foundation has been steadfast in its commitment to aiding disadvantaged primary school students across North Queensland.

“The Foundation’s mission is to assist disadvantaged students, who for no reason of their own, have it tough,” Ms Vigar said.

“The Joyful Foundation works closely with nearly 100 schools in North Queensland to support the region’s most disadvantaged primary school students to reach their full potential, by providing essentials such as stationery packs, uniforms, school excursions and other opportunities to learn, which they would otherwise go without.”

Chantel Michielin, Manager of our local Bendigo Community Bank, is proud that our community bank can contribute the $1,240 grant which will be instrumental in sustaining the Foundation’s annual stationery pack program, benefiting nine local schools in the Burdekin district.

Notably, some recipient schools have enjoyed support from the Joyful Foundation since its inception, with additional contributions such as the installation of ‘Buddy Benches’ aimed at fostering supportive and inclusive school environments.

vironment,” Ms Vigar said.

Reflecting on the significance of the grant, Ms Vigar highlighted the invaluable role community support plays in uplifting disadvantaged children.

“The grant allows us to continue our campaign of helping local disadvantaged children makes the efforts of all our volunteers so rewarding, in particular knowing we are continuing to carry on the work that Joy Donnellan started as a local teacher before her life was cut short by cancer in 2011,” she said.

“The public love to see when their local bank is supporting and enabling local charities to continue their work within their community.

“Every child matters, and they should not be put in a position when they miss out on the basics of their education merely because of their financial situation.”

Looking ahead, the Joyful Foundation remains dedicated to its mission of spreading joy through educational support.

Ms Vigar encouraged continued public support for the Foundation’s initiatives, underscoring the impact of every contribution.

“The Joyful Foundation is a registered charity, made up of solely volunteers, where 100% of our profits go towards our cause of helping those children in need of the necessary tools of learning and other support,” she said.

“Every donation that we receive will help us continue our important work in the North Queensland community.

Community Grant Program

“We rely solely on the generosity of the public, as well as the charity’s efforts in continually fundraising to making a difference in our local community.”

Merger Strengthens Financial Planning Firm Against Industry Challenges

Financial planning firm, Altitude Wealth Management, has continued its growth trajectory in Townsville and the Burdekin with the recent merging of Grasso Financial Services into its business earlier this month.

Established in Townsville in 2007, Altitude Wealth Management is a boutique financial management and advisory firm specialising in retirement planning, investing, superannuation and insurance.

Founder and Practice Principal, Dennis Di Bartolo, said that consolidation in the industry was important to drive cost efficiencies following years of government interference where the cost to provide advice has spiralled.

“Despite government attempts to make financial planning advice more affordable to everyday Australians, increased regulation, higher insurance costs and the cost of living, is putting pressure on salaries which has only added to the cost of advice,” said Mr Di Bartolo.

“Over the past few years, adviser numbers have fallen by 50 per cent across the country following new education requirements to be enforced by January 2026.

“It comes at a time where quality financial planning advice is more necessary than ever to help people navigate the cost-ofliving crisis and plan for a comfortable retirement that is not reliant on government support.

“Integrating the Grasso Financial Services

business is a good fit for us as it provides strength and synergies to help combat the industry challenges, ensuring continuity and quality advice to clients.”

“My business partner Mark Tyrell and I have taken pride in building a business based around trust, transparency and quality advice. Our clients are our priority, but our people closely follow them, and we know that John, Tonia and team share our values and will be instrumental in building on the success we’ve had thus far.”

Grasso Financial Services was founded in Ayr by John Grasso 18 years ago, with Tonia Sanderson in a supporting role before she became a business partner eight years later. Together with their team, they continued to grow and open a second office in Townsville in 2013.

“As a former Ayr local myself, John and I are long-time mates and the potential to merge is something we have always talked about,” Mr Di Bartolo said.

Combining the two businesses has bolstered their adviser numbers to seven covering all areas of advice with an additional thirteen support staff across the Townsville and Ayr offices.

“It has been a seamless transition,” said Mr Grasso.

“All our staff are very excited about the next phase, and joining with the Altitude Wealth Management team simply strengthens our service proposition and provides continuity to our clients.”

“As a champion for anti-bullying, the Joyful Foundation has installed close to 80 Buddy Benches in schools across North Queensland to promote a caring, nurturing and supportive learning en-

When you partner with us, good things happen.

As the Joyful Foundation continues to shine a light on educational equity, their partnership with our local Ben digo Community Bank exemplifies the positive impact of community-driven initiatives in fostering brighter futures for vulnerable students.

Applications close 12th April 2024.

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Mark Tyrell, Partner Altitude Wealth Management, Tonia Sanderson from Grasso Financial Services, John Grasso from Grasso Financial Services and Dennis Di Bartolo, Founder and Practice Principal of Altitude Wealth Management. Photo supplied

L-R Joyful Foundation President Grace Vigar, Joyful Foundation Burdekin Representative Mike L’Huillier and Joyful Foundation Committee Member Les Keane. Photo supplied

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 Creating a more

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

CEO Shares Vision After New Sugarcane Industry Partnership Forms

The new CEO emerging out of the partnership between two of Australia’s leading cane organisations has hit the road to meet with growers and members and share vital information about the integration.

Queensland Cane Agriculture and Renewables (QCAR) has joined forces with the Australian Cane Farmers Association (ACFA) in an effort to drive strategic and positive change across the industry.

Stephen Ryan has been appointed CEO of the joint venture and has recently completed a roadshow through the Far North Queensland and Herbert regions to explain the recent integration of the two organisations.

“This roadshow is about telling the members what we’re doing, what we intend to do, why we’ve done what we’ve done, how we can help them and what services we’re offering,” Mr Ryan said.

“Some of the comments and feedback we’ve been getting are very interesting, saying there are opportunities to do things differently which we’re trying to do.

“We’ve put together a regional focus from the Burdekin Head Office with a series of district committees and members to be grassroots driven but also have a presence in Brisbane with the Australian Cane

Farmers Office.”

A canefarmer originally from northern New South Wales, Mr Ryan has been based in Brisbane and working for ACFA for 25 years.

With decades of experience liaising with growers from a member-based organisation, he looks forward to continuing this work alongside a powerful, local and centralised unit in QCAR.

“I’m what you might call an old hand in the industry now,” he laughed.

“I’ve been through a lot of scrapes and battles, deregulation and things like that.

“My experience is right across the industry in many different areas like policy, contracts, political negotiations and the local farming side of things.”

Mr Ryan has seen the sugar cane industry evolve over those decades and is focused on dealing with stakeholders as a unified organisation.

“It’s so important not to be fragmented,” he said.

“When you’re dealing with global partners, you have to be able to have the weight and the numbers behind you and you need to have enough people with specialties in different policy areas to be able to bring outcomes for the members.

“Different areas want different things, but I think the common thread is that if there are new processes and new products in the near future, they want to be able to have the ability to invest in that, to share in it and be part of the conversation.”

Mr Ryan will continue to hear from growers and members as the Roadshow continues through the Burdekin, Central Queensland and Southeast Queensland regions in coming months.

The final stages of the election and selection of committees have been completed ahead of the first board meeting to be held in the Burdekin today, Thursday May 16.

Chair Charles Quagliata said the sugarcane industry will see significant benefits from the partnership between QCAR and ACFA as the partnership leverages the collective expertise and resources of both organisations to strengthen the sugarcane industry.

“By joining forces, we are securing a stronger future for the growth of the sugarcane industry across Australia,” he said.

“This marks a pivotal moment for our industry and by combining our strengths, we can better serve our members and drive positive change.”

Mr Ryan concluded by saying the partner-

ship signifies a new chapter for the sugarcane industry.

“We are committed to securing a prosperous future for all stakeholders through collaborative efforts,” he said.

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

FNQ meeting in Innisfail Photos supplied

FNQ meeting in Babinda

Stephen Ryan

PETITION LAUNCHED TO SCRAP FRESH FOOD TAX ON INDUSTRY’S DAY OF ACTION

Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox, is standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Australian farmers to fight the Australian Government’s fresh food tax which he said will hurt families and farmers amid a cost-ofliving crisis.

A new petition, Stop the Fresh Food Tax, is being launched by the Coalition, alongside industry’s ‘day of action’ to scrap the tax.

Mr Willcox is urging local farmers and families to get behind the campaign and sign the petition to stop the new fresh food tax.

“The Coalition proudly stands with the National Farmers’ Federation today and support our farmers on their day of action to scrap the tax,” Mr Willcox said.

“This is an absolutely ridiculous tax on our farmers who will be paying for their overseas competitors to bring their products into our country.

“We urge families and farmers in Dawson to join us in this fight and to sign the petition to stop Labor’s fresh food tax.

“This new tax will hurt all Australians because farmers will be forced to pass on costs, mean-

ing families will feel more pain at the grocery checkout.

Mr Willcox said the Government has continued to ignore pleas to stop this “senseless new tax”.

“We still don’t know how the tax will be collected or managed,” he said.

“But we do know the tax will go towards consolidated revenue, hurting over 1,500 farmers and farm managers in the elector-

ate of Dawson.

“Sadly, time is now running out to scrap Labor’s fresh food tax, which is due to be implemented on July 1, forcing farmers to pay for the biosecurity risks of their international importers.

“The new tax makes absolutely no sense, and it will hurt families and farmers who are already under pressure.

“In what parallel universe would a govern-

ment charge its own farmers to pay for the risks their competitors are creating?”

Mr Willcox added Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Agriculture Minister Murray Watt have shown contempt by appearing at Rockhampton’s Beef2024, despite preparing to launch a new fresh food tax on families and farmers and failing to settle a live export cattle case from 2011.

To find out more about the petition, visit www.stopthefreshfoodtax.com/#action.

Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox, is calling on the Australian Government to ‘scrap the tax’. Photos supplied

2024 is a year of milestones and celebration for Ayr legal firm Groves and Clark Solicitors who are, most notably, celebrating 90 years of service to the communities of north Queensland. From the humble beginnings of Charles Groves and Frank Clark in 1934, the firm has welcomed many talented legal practitioners, assisted countless members of the community and achieved excellent results

for its clients. But it’s the relationships developed amongst staff and clients that Groves and Clark Solicitors has become renowned for, playing an integral role in the Burdekin and beyond. The firm is one that practises around family and a philosophy and ethos to represent its clients professionally, building and maintaining relationships with them into the future.

Bruce and Rebecca would like to thank all our current staff and our previous partners and staff for their dedication in ensuring the success of Groves and Clark Solicitors throughout the years.

We also would like to thank our loyal clients for their support and business over the last 90 years. Without your support our business would not be here.

And lastly, we acknowledge Charles Groves and Frank Clark who set out from Brisbane as a newly admitted Barrister and Solicitor and hung out their shingle in a little town called Ayr.

Their legacy continues.

Brisbane and travelled north in search of a town where they could “hang their shingle” and establish their own legal practice, they built a legacy that is still being celebrated almost a century on. Charles Groves and Frank Clark established Groves and Clark Solicitors in 1934 after identifying Ayr as that town, opening their doors in an old wooden building in Queen Street, Ayr on May 10, 1934; Frank had been admitted as a Solicitor only nine days previously. They quickly established themselves as reputable Solicitors and acquired a number of substantial farming clients among the local community.

Unfortunately, Charles was killed on October 6, 1942, at Milne Bay, New Guinea on active service with the Australian Army in World War II, leaving Frank to continue the pair’s hard work.

“I remember how hard he worked at the very beginning when I was a kid,” said Frank’s daughter Pat Lawson. “He’d come home, have something to eat at night, stay home for a while then he’d go back to work and come home and sleep. He’d go down to the office again before breakfast and then go back and he always wore white clothes in those days, white pants with a white shirt and horrible ironing.

“He liked what he was doing, he was good at it, and it’s gone on for all these years.”

Frank continued in the practice until December 31, 1983, when he retired from full time practice and became a consultant to the firm. He continued to hold a Practising Certificate until he reached his 50th anniversary of his admission as a Solicitor and he is remembered as one the region’s best and most specialised legal professionals.

“Frank was a brilliant solicitor, particularly with sugarcane and the Regulation of Sugar Cane Prices Act when the industry was totally regulated by the government,” said former Groves and Clark Partner

ery word of the Act, he knew everyone on the local Sugar Cane Prices Board, and he had a reputation far and wide as one of Queensland’s if not the most acknowledged practitioner in the area of the Regulation of Sugar Cane Prices Act.”

During its history, the firm operated from several different premises including its original location at 144 Queen Street and 143 Young Street until in March 1981, it moved into new premises built by the then partners at 98 Macmillan Street, Ayr. The firm boasts a long list of previous partners, solicitors and employees, including J.J. O’Shea,

Fred Slattery, John Francis, Ian Macdonald, Tom Bird, John Gaviglio, Barry Jones, Barry Torkington, Bruce Medley, David Lidell, Jim Hunter, Rebecca Fabbro and Majella Meehan, who is considered one of the first women in the region to be named as Partner of a legal firm.

The firm takes pride in the fact that a large number of its current clients are descendants of those first clients gained by Charles Groves and Frank Clark. Groves and Clark is engrained into the fabric of the Burdekin and prides itself on servicing the North Queensland region with pride, professionalism and the values that come from being local. Groves and Clark offers its clients professional service with a down to earth attitude, a philosophy established by the two gentlemen whose names still adorn the doors of the business 90 years on.

“Their names live forever in the name of the firm,” said Ian. “Very often, legal practises would change the name every time a new partner came in. We’re one of the few firms who have never changed our names.” Read on to hear from some of the current and former partners and employees of the business as they celebrate the following milestones.

Frank Clark

Back Row L-R: Rebecca Fabbro, Bruce Medley, Barry Jones and Jason Pertile. Front Row –L-R: John Gaviglio, Majella Meehan and Barry Torkington. Photo taken May 17, 2000

The team in 2024

L-R: Karli Linton, Eliza Worlein, Maria Lejarraga, Alicia Roncato, Bruce Medley, Lisa Sarri, Denise Tapiolas, Rosanne Grant and Lisa Ferrando. Absent: Rebecca Fabbro and Barbara Briskey

Alongside Mr Clark, Senior Partner Bruce Medley is one of the longest serving team members in the history of Groves and Clark, celebrating the 50th year of his tenure in 2024. Meanwhile, Managing Partner Rebecca Fabbro marks her 25th year, with the pair honouring 20 years of partnership this year as well.

Bruce started with the firm on January 2, 1974, as an Articled Clerk after he was offered a job by Ian McDonald while finishing his studies. He was admitted as a Solicitor in late October 1974 and was offered partnership a week later, becoming a partner on January 1, 1975. A former East Ayr State School and Ayr State High School student, Bruce ironically started grade 8 at ASHS the same year Ian was in his senior year at the same school.

In Bruce’s earlier years in the firm, he specialised in personal injury work, saying he had quite a few successes and some very memorable cases. During his legal career, he has practised in almost every area of Law and says, recently, he’s virtually followed in Mr Clark’s footsteps, practising primarily in matters involving the sugar industry and sugar cane farms, commercial and residential conveyancing, leasing,

wills, estates and estate planning although he also handles other matters as required.

“The work has a lot of satisfaction, a lot of frustration, there are some days when you don’t feel like coming to work because you know what’s facing you, but when you’re helping people and getting the results for them, there comes a personal satisfaction with what you’ve done,” Bruce said.

Throughout his career, Bruce has been involved in service clubs and continues to assist local clubs and organisations with honourary work. His community involvement continues as he’s been active with the Australian Air Force Cadets for the last 28 years.

“All the time that I’ve been here, it’s really been like a family rather than a business,” he said. “It’s my hometown, I know most of the people I act for, and the loyalty of the clients has been incredible.”

Rebecca calls it the “Groves and Clark family”, saying, “It’s the people and it’s our long-term clients. There are people who have been clients of the firm forever, we’ve got families who have been with us for multiple generations. I love that sense of history that we have.”

Rebecca’s journey is proof of the Groves and Clark family. As her family’s solicitors, she completed work experience with the firm while at university before starting permanently as an Articled Clerk in 1999, offered a job by her family’s Solicitor at the time, John Gaviglio. She completed her primary and secondary schooling at Airville State School and Burdekin Catholic High School respectively before attending James Cook University where she obtained a Bachelor of Commerce-Bachelor of Laws in 1998. Rebecca then became Partner in 2004 and practises in Residential, Rural & Commercial Conveyancing, Succession Law & Estate Planning.

“I feel proud to be part of something that has been around for so long and hopefully we’ll still be here in another 90 years,” Rebecca said. “You have to have the right sort of personality and temperament to have a successful partnership and I’d like to think that, over the years, the partners at Groves and Clark have all had that temperament and nature that allows people to express their opinion while also being able to listen. There is the respect between all members of staff and its enjoyable to work with people that you like on a dayto-day basis. And, when you’re working

in a small town and in a firm like ours, you develop relationships and friendships with your clients and I enjoy that part of what we do.”

Bruce and Rebecca lead a team of four solicitors, also including Alicia Roncato and Lisa Sarri, all of whom are proudly born and raised in the Burdekin.

“We are really proud of the work that we do and the service that we give,” Rebecca said. “The four of us are all born and bred here. We all live and work in our town, our families are growing up in this town, and those connections we have to our community play

Senior Partner Bruce Medley and Managing Partner Rebecca Fabbro mark 20 years of business partnership in 2024

Aformer partner who went on to serve his community, state and nation, Ian Macdonald AM started his career with Groves and Clark in 1964 immediately after completing school at Ayr State High School. He says he’d always been interested in law, politics and government, and even wanted to be Prime Minister for a period of his high school years. This led him to serving Ayr State High School as School Captain and House Captain, roles he reflects on proudly.

Ian had travelled to Brisbane in the August holidays of his senior year to seek opportunities upon graduation. His school knew of his ambitions, of course, and one fateful day, he was invited to the principal’s office.

“I went to the principal’s office wondering what I’d done, and Frank Clark was there offering me an opening for an Articled Clerk, which I was very keen to do,” Ian reflected.

He became a qualified Solicitor in 1969, joining the firm’s leadership team as a Junior Partner later that year. He pursued his interest in Government and was elected to the Ayr Shire Council in

1979, playing an instrumental role in renaming the Shire of Ayr to the Shire of Burdekin. He stood unsuccessfully as a state candidate for the Liberal Party in 1983, but his interest in the Liberal Party prevailed.

“I continued my interest in the Liberal Party on the State Executive and stood for preselection for the senate in 1990 and, against all odds, expectations and predictions, I was preselected to lead the Liberal Party senate ticket,” he recalled.

Ian went on to leave Groves and Clark in 1990 before serving as a Senator for Queensland from 1990 to 2019, becoming the longest-serving incumbent member of parliament for the final years of his career. He was also appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours.

“It’s an interesting career,” he recalled of his time with Groves and Clark. “Being able to help people, hard workers who sometimes didn’t understand the language or the law, to have their confidence was a great feeling. Our firm, then and now, had a very good reputation.”

Following a unique route into the firm compared to that of some of his counterparts, Barry Torkington joined Groves and Clark in 1989 after years of public service across the state. Originally from Charters Towers, Barry started work in what was then known as the Mining Warden’s office before it became the Justice Department. His work took him across southern Queensland until he was appointed Clerk of the Court in Toogoolawah, moved to Clermont and then Ayr. He spent 18 months as Clerk of the Court in Ayr before he was offered a job at Groves and Clark by Barry Jones in 1989.

“I had no experience whatsoever as a lawyer except for my observations of lawyers as Clerk of the Court, so I had an interest in criminal law at that stage,” he recalled. “I came here raw but I was very fortunate that the partners were able to mentor me through the difficult early years. They were very generous to me and the whole firm, it was like being part of a family, everybody was very loyal.”

Barry became a Partner of the firm on February 1, 1998. With the assistance

and guidance of his knowledge peers, he diversified his knowledge and ability to best serve his community.

“My main interest, as a lawyer, was in the criminal area, only because it was something I was familiar with, and I felt comfortable,” he said. “Gradually, I got more experience in other areas of law, and I found it all to be rather fascinating.”

He remained in Ayr until 2003 when the firm opened a Townsville office, offering Barry the opportunity to relocate to be closer to his adult children and their families. The Townsville branch of Groves and Clark closed in 2019, at which point he retired.

“I never regretted any of the years I spent with Groves & Clark,” Barry said. “It’s a terrific firm full of terrific people and it’s good to work with clients who appreciate the effort you’ve put in for them.”

While living in the Burdekin, Barry served in Rotary for 10 years, was actively involved with the P&C committee of his children’s school and also served on the Burdekin Community Association board.

One of the firm’s longest serving team members, Jean Woodford worked with Groves and Clark from 1962 to 1973, returning again in 1976 and ultimately retiring in 2021. Employed by Mr Clark, Jean originally joined the team as a Stenographer after high school and ultimately diversified her skillset and ended her career in conveyancing. She also attended Ayr State High School and was in the same class as Ian.

“I think one of the reasons I got the job

was because I put the apostrophes in the right place,” she laughed.

Jean reflected on fond memories of working at Groves and Clark, also speaking to the firm’s family atmosphere.

“If you had family problems or someone was sick, you could always go home,” she said.

“Everyone was just like family, the bosses were really good, the girls were really good, it was just an easy place to work for.”

As the proud daughter of Mr Clark, it was inevitable for Pat to work for the firm her father established at some point or another. She worked for Groves and Clark from 1958 to 1972 as a shorthand typist, a career that would take her across the world.

“I did year 11 at school and came to work after that,” Pat laughed. “Dad was short of people, so he pulled his daughter in.”

Later in her career, Pat joined a temp agency in London and was assigned a role with global firm Linklaters & Paines.

“They liked us Aussie girls because

we worked hard,” she said. “The English girls in those days didn’t.”

After seeing the work that has gone into the firm that bears her family name, from her father and all others involved, Pat feels proud of everything that has been accomplished by Groves and Clark and proud that the name Frank Clark will be remembered in the Burdekin for generations.

“It’s lovely,” she smiled. “It’s nice to have that connection.”

Below is a letter written by Charles Groves and addressed to Frank Clark dated May 1, 1934, prior to opening the doors of Groves and Clark So licitors on May 10, 1934.

Dear Clarkie

In confirmation of my wire I have the honour to report that the address at Ayr is Queen St. & the phone No. 307 (office). I telephoned a good boarding house there which was recommended to me & there will be two vacancies there next week. The address is Wilmington St. & the phone No. 170. The cost of board & lodging is 35/- per week each which includes washing. It is about the best we could possibly do. Had a marvellous trip up particularly from the social standpoint & was nearly converted by a C. of E. Parson. Ted Wood will tell you all about it. Jim Ruddy is a fine chap & has introduced me to everyone that counts in Townsville. Met Dr. Kelly the R.C. Priest from Ayr & he will do his best for us. Met the Royal Italian Consul, Dr. Cheife & he will send us everything he can. Met the S.M. in Townsville, Mr. Cameron & he gave some good advice. Met Tom Bonney the Barrister, numbers of solicitors and dozens of other people here. Jim has no doubt whatever of our success at Ayr & Home Hill. He wants us to visit the latter place. The Italian Consul particularly wishes us to do Home Hill. Hope you are “hot” on the Court work. There seems to be plenty of it here. Jim strongly advises Halsburys so I think we had better get them (the old ones). Greg Anderson regards them as essential also. Hope you saw Joe ?? re the statutes etc. I am still in Townsville & I think I shall go to Ayr tonight or tomorrow morning. I think that your boat will arrive in Townsville on Sunday night about 8 or 9 o’clock. I would advise you to stay the night there & when the boat leaves next day stay at Buchanans Hotel. I think the Monday will be a public holiday so Jim Ruddy will not be in the office, so you had better go along to his home on the Strand, Townsville & see him. I have told him you will do this. Townsville is a simple place in which to find your way about. Their office is in Denham St, just about a few doors up from the corner where the post office is. All the legal firms are together. If you follow Denham St. right round you will come out on the Strand. If you enquire at the presbytery (you can’t miss it, anyone will direct you there – it is on the Strand) they will show you where Jim’s place is. I told him you would like to spend a day or to with him & he will have all precedents ready. He advises getting the Workers Compensation Act – Cloth Section, the Cane Prices Act, the Industrial Arbitration & Conciliation Acts, complete. Do not forget to pay deposit on typewriter. [some words in brackets crossed out]. Don’t forget to wire me when you reach Townsville. We want to start out by the 8th or 9th of May.

See you later. Charles

P.S. There is one thing I did not fix up & that is the P.O. Box No. We will have to wait until we get to Ayr & put it on the stationery ourselves. Jim made numerous inquiries concerning you & I told him you were hot stuff & had tons of experience. CG

The first of four pages of the letter - the original copy is still in the possession of the firm

info@burdekinfunersals.com.au | www.burdekinfunerals.com.au 86 Railway St, Ayr 07 4783 1608 The very best of congratulations on your 90th birthday!

90 years of legal services is amazing! We’re proud to have been working together for the past 30 years, offering Free Community Legal Advice to our Burdekin community.

Warmest congratulations from our team to yours!

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre Assoc Inc P: 4783 4243 E:admin@thebnc.org.au 40 Chippendale Street AYR Open Mon - Thurs 9am - 4pm; Fri 9am - 12pm

Photo of secretaries taken in the 1950s at the original office in Queen Street

Celebrating Frank Clark’s 40 years of legal practice in 1974. Standing L-R: Brad Robins, Terry Baxter, John Bolton, Alex Baxter, Robert Simeoni, David Liddell, John Gaviglio, Geoff Grady, Keith Kern, Bruce Medley, Roy Dickinson and Barry Jones. Sitting L-R: Justice Kerry Cullinane, Frank Clark, Ian MacDonald, Jim Webb and Brian Baxter.

Current and previous staff of Groves and Clark in 1981-82 when the current building was opened

Frank Clark with his wife Vi , Ian MacDonald and John Gaviglio at the opening of the current office in 1981/82

L-R Jean Woodford, Mary Andersen, Ivana Pivotto, Dianne Edwards, Leanne Sorohan, Majella Zandonadi and Trisha Nielsen in 1990.

24 Social Life

EVENTGUIDE

SATURDAY 18 MAY

Burdekin Growers Race Day

Saturday, from 11am

The Burdekin Growers Race Day is the Burdekin’s premier 18+ social event of 2024 with thousands of locals and visitors flocking to the Home Hill Race Club. The event is not only about horse racing but also about fashion. The Fashion’s on the Field is a hotly contested event amongst race goers. The day is filled with thousands of dollars worth of prize giveaways and every patron receives a free box of locally grown fruit and vegetables, so everyone goes home a winner! Live entertainment starts from 5:30pm til late.

Burdekin Race Club

SUNDAY 19 MAY

Norm Perry Memorial Duck Race

Sunday, from 9am

The annual Duck Race by the Rotary Club of Ayr is one not to be missed. Hundreds of plastic, decorated ducks are released by a crane into Plantation Creek and race to the finish line. Two local causes receive donations from the Rotary Club of Ayr through money raised by selling ducks. Attendents will be entertained by the race, along with kids games, entertainment and a BBQ lunch. Ayr

SATURDAY 25 MAY

Burdekin Netball Junior Cup Carnival

Saturday and Sunday, from 7am to 5pm

The Annual Burdekin Netball Junior Cup Carnival will once again be held for teams from all over North Queensland to come and compete whilst having fun with their friends. With an expected 400 competitors to prepare to take the courts, the Burdekin Netball Association welcomes all residents and visitors to their annual carnival held at the Home Hill Netball Courts.

Burdekin Netball Association

THURSDAY 6 JUNE

Morning Melodies: Some Enchanted Evening Thursday, from 11am

We have all heard their songs and we have all enjoyed their musicals. They were known as America’s most successful musical theatre writing team and their partnership has been called the greatest of the 20th Century.

Join us for a very special event paying tribute to the timeless music from the legendary Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Featuring your favourite tunes from Carousel, The King and I, South Pacific, The Sound of Music and many more, Some Enchanted Evening is truly an enchanted concert of exquisite songs from the golden age of musicals.

In an intimate setting amongst the stars, come on a whimsical journey through

song and dance, and be captivated by the beautiful music of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’, ‘Younger Than Springtime’, ‘I Have Dreamed’, ‘Climb Every Mountain’, and ‘Oh What a Beautiful Morning’. With beautiful costumes, extraordinary dancing and a song list that also includes music from their partnerships with Jerome Kern and Lorenz Hart, Some Enchanted Evening is a magical, uplifting experience that is not to be missed.

Burdekin Theatre

FRIDAY 7 JUNE

The Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks Tribute Show

Friday, from 5.30pm

Welcome to The Dreams Show – your ticket to experiencing the magic of Fleetwood Mac and the captivating solo career of their leading lady, Stevie Nicks. Since its launch in 2017, Dreams has gained massive acclaim, both from fans across Australia and from within Fleetwood Mac themselves. Dennis Dunstan, Fleetwood Mac’s Manager (1981-1999), applauded the show, stating, “The Dreams Show was a breath of fresh air when it comes to Fleetwood Mac tribute shows.. these guys deliver.. Big Time! Don’t miss this show if you’re a Mac fan!” Surrender to the enchantment of Dreams, as we recreate everything from their live show spectacle to clothes to choreography and  anecdotes to iconic songs of the legendary band. Enjoy monumental hits like ‘Go your Own way’, ‘Gypsy’, ‘Edge of Seventeen’, ‘Rooms on Fire’, ‘TUSK’, ‘Say you love me’, and many others. $59 tickets.

Burdekin Theatre

SUNDAY 9 JUNE

The Cane Country Cup Pickleball Team Event

Friday, from 8.30am

Building on the success of the Sugar Bowl, Home Hill Tennis brings you the inaugural Cane Country Cup, a pickleball team event. Teams have been invited to the event from Mackay, Whitsundays, Bowen, Townsville, Charters Towers and Ingham. It will be unique on the pickleball calendar with mixed teams of 4-6 players, where every point won will go toward determining overall winners. It will be played in Competitive and Social Grades. The excitement around the event is building with teams from clubs committing to playing in the event. Pickleball is a fast paced, fast scoring racquet sport played on a small court. Organizers are expecting that sportsmanship, camaraderie and building friendships will be at the forefront of the event.

Home Hill Tennis Association

WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE

Ayr State High School: Year 10

Careers Morning Wednesday, from 9am to 10am

The aim of the morning is to provide a

broad view of careers and employment opportunities in our local area and surrounds.

The format includes display tables, 10-minute introduction of your organisation and an opportunity for students to ask questions. Students will move between organisations to gain knowledge about career options to support their subject choices for their senior schooling.

Please use this link https://forms.office. com/r/rpaKQtFiK4 to register. It would be appreciated if each organisation representative could register for catering and workplace safety purposes.

Ayr State High School

Anthology Showcase

Wednesday, 10:30am

Writers from the “Burdekin Creative Writers” and “Night Writers” groups will read a selection of their pieces from the Anthology.

Home Hill Branch of Burdekin Library

MONDAY 24 JUNE

ARC by ERTH

Monday and Tuesday, from 6.30pm Showcasing exquisite puppetry, an enigmatic host, audience interaction and a world of rare and exotic animals, ARC is a profound experience that embraces the natural world and the creatures that cohabit this place we call Earth.

ARC presents intimate, magical encounters with rare and vulnerable species, raising important questions about our collective and individual relationship with nature and loss.

Renowned as innovators of physical and visual theatre, for the past three decades Erth’s body of work has explored the depths of the past. With ARC, they look unblinkingly to the future, as this menagerie of animals transforms the stage before your very eyes.

Burdekin Theatre

WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE

Burdekin Show

Wednesday, from 10am

The Annual Burdekin Show hosted at the Ayr Showgrounds is an event for all ages. From exhibits to equestrian, side show alley and fireworks there is something for everyone and the true essence of country hospitality can be found.

Ayr Showgrounds

MONDAY 1 JULY

Flipside Circus

Monday, from 9:30am

Flipside is bringing the circus to town with a fantastic range of workshops to supercharge school holidays.

Flipside Circus’s expert trainers work with young people to teach ground and aerial circus skills including juggling and manipulation, hula-hoop, acro balance, minitrampoline, tumbling, and trapeze.

The workshops are challenging and focus on; building self-confidence, physical skills, and fitness, as well as teamwork.

KINDY CAMP - 9:30AM - $10.00

2 - 4 years, 45min duration

FLIPPEROOS - 10:30AM - $20.00

4 - 8 years, 1.5hr duration

CIRCUS SKILLS - 1.00PM - $30.00

8 – 16 years, 3hr duration

Tickets Available 8 April 2024 - 3:00pm

Burdekin Theatre Auditorium

SATURDAY 13 JULY

The Sunshine Club

Saturday from 7.30pm

It tells the story of Frank Doyle, an Aboriginal serviceman who has come home from World War II to find that although the wider world may have changed, attitudes back home in Brisbane are just the same. Filled with a defiant energy and ambition for a better life, Frank starts The Sunshine Club, a place where black and white can meet and, most importantly, dance. Here he dreams of a future where he can dance in step with Rose, the girl next door, the girl of his dreams.

The award-winning Sunshine Club is a thought provoking, vibrant and above all joyful night of theatre and music, featuring a talented cast of 11, including emerging and established First Nations artists, and a 5 piece live band. It is perfect for audiences seeking entertaining, socially relevant work, at a time of heightened social discourse on Indigenous Affairs, as Australia looks towards ‘incorporating’ the Indigenous Voice to Parliament by 2024.

Burdekin Theatre

WEDNESDAY 14 AUGUST

Morning Melodies: A Farwell to Doris

Thursday from 11am

Melinda Schneider returns to the stage in 2024 to pay tribute to the legendary Doris Day.

The world lost one of its biggest stars with the passing of Doris Day. A legend of stage, screen and song, Doris died aged 97, leaving behind an incredible body of work, including iconic movies and unforgettable songs.

Doris Day, “the girl next door”, had millions of fans around the world, none bigger than chart-topping Australian singer songwriter Melinda Schneider, who has recorded two albums of Doris’ songs, co-written and starred in a theatre show based on Doris’ life, and done sellout tours celebrating Doris’ work.

Melinda Schneider’s, A Farewell To Doris, is a heartfelt tribute to Doris Day. This nostalgic concert celebration will include timeless hits as well as a number of Doris’ big band standards. Burdekin Theatre

On July 13, HIT Productions’ The Sunshine Club will light up the stage at the Burdekin Theatre.

Written and directed by Wesley Enoch and showcasing music by John Rodgers, The Sunshine Club is a vibrant, energetic, and thought-provoking musical set in 1946, telling the story of Aboriginal soldier, Frank Doyle as he returns home

to Brisbane after serving in World War II. The musical follows Frank and his strong, ambitious desires to transform the attitudes and prejudices within his home as he establishes The Sunshine Club. The Sunshine Club is a hopeful place where people are welcome to gather to indulge in laughter, romance, and music as they dance the night away. Whilst working to change society for the better, Frank also sets out to win the heart of the girl next door, Rose, the girl of his dreams.

The Sunshine Club has been celebrated by The Australian as a “brilliant new landmark in Australian musicals”, and the award-winning production creates a joyful atmosphere for a vibrant night of theatre with the talents of 11 cast members, including emerging and established First Nations artists on show. 28 music pieces composed by the esteemed and celebrated John Rodgers will be performed by a 5-piece live band for audiences to enjoy, and writer and director, Wesley Enoch, believes the production communicates many valuable messages through song and dance.

Wesley Enoch has been described as an acclaimed creative force in Australian Theatre, and his production, The Sunshine Club, showcases his energetic and engaging writing and directing style. Wesley believes his production hosts a space where audiences can gather to form cultural connections and celebrate

Australian history whilst acknowledging the need for Reconciliation in Australia’s future.

“I initially wrote this as a way of bringing people together, especially in the Reconciliation Movement, and this notion of black and white dancing together and the stories of our history, especially post World War II, and for me, seeing this play is about celebrating the idea of coming together,” explained Wesley.

“It’s also the idea of how plays can keep talking to their audiences year after year and in some ways creating classic stories through musical theatre is both an invitation for the audience to sit together, black and white, and also as a way of celebrating more Indigenous writing and Indigenous stories.”

Enjoy an extraordinary night of entertainment and purchase your tickets to The Sunshine Club for the July 13 at The Burdekin Theatre now from Tickets.BurdekinTheatre.Com.Au or at the Burdekin Theatre’s Box Office.

WHEN: The Sunshine Club WHEN: 13 July 2024

WHERE: The Burdekin Theatre

TICKETS: https://bit.ly/SunshineClubBurdekin

Wearable Arts Is Back!

Avid fashionistas from across the region are busy creating fabulous designs ahead of the 2024 Wilmar Sugar and Renewables Wearable Arts Parade which is due to take place in August as one of the central events hosted by the Great Barrier Reef Festival.

A popular event, which is a regular stable at the Great Barrier Reef Festival, Wearable Arts has captured the passion of the community.

The event will kick-off with the Wearable Arts Parade on Saturday 3rd August and will culminate in the competition where guest judges will evaluate the entries and

select winners across various categories.

These categories include Best Individual Design, Best Team Design, Great Barrier Reef Festival Theme design and Best Accessories.

With fierce competition and extraordinary talent on display, anticipation runs high as participants vie for recognition and accolades.

Everyone is invited to make their own creations, simply create a fashion item from recycled materials in order to be eligible and register your fabulous masterpiece at greatbarrierreeffestival.com.au.

Wearable Arts takes place in Airlie Beach on Saturday 3rd August, and everyone in the Burdekin is invited to come along and be part of both this event and the broader Great Barrier Reef Festival.

There will be a lantern parade, fireworks display, street parade, family fun day, live music, fairground rides and sideshow ally taking place across a magical weekend where the whole town comes alive with colour and festivity.

EVENT: Wearable Arts Parade and Competition – August 3

WHAT: Great Barrier Reef Festival

WHERE: Airlie Beach

WHEN: 1-4 August

White On Whitehaven – You’re Invited!

The bucket-list item on many a people’s list, the annual St. Bebida White on Whitehaven by Fish D’vine Catering is the only long lunch of its kind open to the public on Whitehaven Beach.

This extravagant, decadent and opulent affair invites guests to indulge in a full day on Whitehaven Beach, where you are whisked away to a paradise, that is just a two-hour drive away from your home.

Starting your day aboard an air-conditioned ferry, the party begins as soon as you join the sea of stunning white outfits that form the dress-code for the day.

The vibrant chatter on the scenic ferry ride over to Whitsunday Island soon abates when the white silica sands of Whitehaven

the beach and are immediately greeted by a glass of chilled French Champagne and the bluesy beats of the nationally acclaimed six-piece band, The Natural Culture.

The long white tables stretch out along the delicate sands and everyone is invited to sit and enjoy the views while feasting on freshly shucked oysters and sashimi.

Highlighting the freshest local seafood, fine cuts of grass-fed meats, topped with divine sauces and salads, guests are able to watch as the food is cooked on the BBQ and interact with the chefs.

Proudly sponsoring the event is St. Bebida, showcasing their exciting new range of products, including Sparkling Rosé, Flamenco Sangria, and ‘Chello’ Limoncel

Some fabulous creations. Photo supplied

Quack-tastic Fun For The Whole Family

Don’t Miss The Norm Perry Memorial Duck Race This Sunday

Offering a morning of bright yellow family fun, the Norm Perry Memorial Duck Race will return to Plantation Park this Sunday, May 19.

A bunch of family-friendly activities kick off from 9:30am and will run throughout the morning including the colouring in competition and novelty races, including egg and spoon and sack races.

Organisers are inviting attendees to dress themselves or their already-purchased ducks up as creatively as possible to enter the Best Duck Outfit and Best Decorated Duck competitions, with hundreds of dollars in prize money on offer to be judged from 10:45am.

There will be market stalls to peruse including your final opportunity to purchase a duck before the iconic race gets underway at 11:00am where the community will gather to watch hundreds of ducks race down Plantation Creek.

The Burdekin Brass Band will soundtrack the morning with their joyful tunes while Rotary Club of Ayr are running the barbecue which will offer steak and sausage burgers, hot chips and soft drinks, while coffee and ice cream vans will also be onsite.

The annual fundraising event is one the Rotary Club of Ayr’s major fundraising events of the year and, this year, funds raised will go towards Burdekin Combined Chaplaincy (BCC) and Burdekin Community Association (BCA).

“Fundraising is critical for us because times are pretty tough and we have or-

ganisations, especially like BCC and BCA, that need as much support as they can get, so we try and spread ourselves as much as possible,” said Rotary Volunteer John McVeigh, who is on the Duck Race Committee alongside Stacey Koia and Roger Timm.

“For the size of our club, we match any club in Townsville with what we do, and, in this case, we ensure the money returns to our community.”

As well as getting the Burdekin Brass Band, BCC and BCA involved, the club has also enlisted the support of Ayr State High School students who will assist with activities and stalls throughout the day and the Ayr Surf Lifesaving Club will be in the creek ensuring the smooth running of the race.

John Furnell will be behind the microphone emceeing the event, supporting an event close to his heart as event’s namesake Norm Perry’s son-in-law.

Norm’s wife Maureen Perry will also be there making the presentations, which will proceed after the race.

Ducks are still available from Burdekin Cleaners and Laundry and on the day for $50 each and if punters buy three ducks, they’ll get a fourth duck for free.

Raffle tickets are also on sale for $5 each to go into the running for a firepit built by Rotary member Mike Blakey.

To find out more, visit Rotary Club of Ayr on Facebook or contact John McVeigh on 0409 321 418.

Burdekin Growers Race Day

Aday for fashion. A day for socialising. A day for horse racing. A day for the Burdekin Growers Race Day.

One of the most anticipated events on the region’s calendar will return to Home Hill’s Burdekin Race Club on Saturday 18 May with the day kicking off from 11am sharp. The event will showcase the talents of Trent Bell, stage the Nextgen Building Co. Produce Challenge, and the Hit 103.1 Mega Prize Draw, as well as provide attendees with free fruit and vegetable produce from 5pm. Various opportunities to walk away with some winnings will be on offer throughout the day, along with the Pick the Local competition with $1000 cash up for grabs.

The 2024 Faces of the Races, Gianna O’Brien, Chris Tapiolas, and Colin and Brittany Bauer have been celebrated and recognised for their commitment and support of the Burdekin Race Club in the event’s promotion in the lead up to the big day.

The fashions on the field are set to impress for another year with bold colours, square toe heals, and business chic predicted to make an appearance along with floral designs drawing inspiration from

2024’s Met Gala. Outstanding styles will be recognised at the event with attendees able to enter themselves in numerous categories including Classic Lady, Contemporary Lady, Best Dressed Couple, and Stylish Gentleman.

Transport to and from the races will be running once again to ensure all attendees arrive and make their way home safely. Courtey buses to the races will operate from two locations; from the former Renown Theatre in Brandon at 12pm and 1pm as well as the Graham Street Bus Stop in Ayr from 12:15pm and 1:15pm. Nearing the event’s conclusion, buses will leave the course from 6pm dropping off patrons to both Ayr and Brandon.

For more information on the Burdekin Growers Race Day and for the purchasing of tickets, visit Tickets.BurdekinTickets. Com.Au.

What: Burdekin Growers Race Day

When: Saturday 18 May 11am

Where: Burdekin Race Club, Home Hill

More Information: Burdekin Growers Race Day Facebook page, and Tickets. BurdekinTickets.Com.Au.

WHAT: Norm Perry Memorial Duck Race

WHEN: Sunday, May 19 from 9:30am

WHERE: Plantation Park, Ayr

This is a free community event

New Legislation For Strata Properties

Property owners from in the Whitsunday region took part in a free community event earlier this month to hear all about the new Strata legislation that came into effect on the first of May.

This free community information session was hosted by Archers Strata Professionals and their Chief Executive Officer Nicky Lonergan told the room about the upcoming changes.

The new legislation addressed the following changes:

Smoking

Bodies corporate will be able to introduce bylaws that prohibit smoking and vaping, not only on common property and outdoor areas, but also on outdoor exclusive-use areas, including private balconies and patios.

Pets

Body corporates have had their capacity to restrict pets in strata complexes significantly reduced, to the point where they cannot apply blanket bans.

Coastal Grazing

“Bullaroo”

• 63.1 Ha - 156 Acres - 2 Titles Lot 15 OS 85, Lot 16 GS 21

• 315 Hodder Road, Rita Island Q 4807

• 19 km from Ayr Post Office

• Improved Country grassed with Pangola, Urochloa & Native Grasses

• 1 Solar Pump on a Spear reticulated to a 5000-gallon Poly Tank & Concrete Trough, Abundant natural water courses

• Boundary Fenced with a laneway up to the Cattle Yards

• Functional Cattle Yards with a Vet Crush & Loading Ramp

• Carrying Capacity – Vendor has run 80 Steers or Breeder Equivalent

• Rates Burdekin Shire Council $3163.33

• Price Guide $600,000 - $650,000 with genuine selling Vendors

“Bullaroo” offers great grazing opportunities close to town for the budding pastoralist or retired farmer still wanting to enjoy running a few cattle. Otherwise, just enjoy the lifestyle & taxation benefits whilst catching a Barra off your own dam bank. Whilst enjoying an excellent season, “Bullaroo” boasts quality feed, an abundance of water & plentiful birdlife. “Bullaroo” is ideally located in the much sought after Burdekin farming precinct and demands inspection

“Bullaroo” is offered for genuine sale by Private Treaty.

Contact: Shane Stafford

Towing

The dispute resolution process around towing cars parked in violation of bylaws has been considerably streamlined, including the removal of enforcement through the courts.

Scheme termination

A community titles scheme can be terminated with the support of 75% of lot owners in certain circumstances.

Nicky Lonergan explained, the new leg-

islation is not about restricting personal rights, but about aligning with the greater-good approach that is inherent in, and essential to, strata living.

“Being part of a strata community is like living in a share house – just on a larger scale,” she said.

“When you choose to call that community home, you choose to live by a set of rules which form a critical part of the fabric of that community.”

Townsville Development To Boost North Queensland Property Market

After being identified as a key growth area in Queensland, one of the largest residential-zoned developments in Townsville, officially launched earlier this year offering 20 homesites in the city’s southwest.

In a strategic move to combat the growing population and new home buyer and investor interest demand in Townsville, property developer Urbex acquired the 80.27-hectare site in mid-2022.

The plans will see 850 homesites at the Somers and Hervey development delivered over the next 15 years.

“Our commitment to delivering well-connected communities across the nation is our specialty and we are proud to not only deliver diverse homesites but an unparalleled living experience for Townsville residents,” Urbex General Manager Peter Sherrie said.

“This is our eighth master planned community in the region after successfully giving life to more than 8,000 dream homesites across the country that have been transformed into ideal living spaces by Australian families who proudly call an Urbex community home.”

Nestled between Mount Stuart and The Pinnacles, the $136 million expansive

residential development boasts seamless connectivity with the addition of a new on-ramp from Beck Drive to the Ring Road, bridging residents to essential amenities including James Cook University, Townsville Hospital, and Lavarack Barracks.

Somers and Hervey is expected to evolve into a vibrant lifestyle hub for approximately 2,000 residents.

“We are excited to unveil stage one of Somers and Hervey after acquiring the site in May 2022,” Urbex Realty General Manager Craig Covacich said.

“We are well-versed in delivering diverse communities to North Queensland, and with our eighth community underway and title expected for June this year, Townsville residents can expect an elevated contemporary living experience at Somers and Hervey.”

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director of Queensland Archers Strata Professionals, Nicky Lonergan. Photo credit: Daniel Heggie

Photo supplied: Urbex

Remembering ‘Yogi’ One Year On

It has been twelve months since the Burdekin lost another legend. On the 6th May, 2023 Laszlo (Leslie) Voros, better known to his old mates from Inkerman Sugar Mill where he worked as an electrician for forty years as “Yogi”, passed away leaving behind his wife of 60 years Andrea, daughter Amanda (Hall) and son Steven who resides in the UK.

Les was born in Budapest, Hungary on 13th February 1938, a year before the start of World War Two. His father, a baker who later became an officer in the Hungarian Army, was killed during the war when Les was quite young and his mother remarried. Upon leaving school at the age of 16, he studied for his electrical apprenticeship under the guidance of his stepfather.

On 23rd October 1956, Russian tanks invaded his native Budapest. Many Hungarians revolted against their own pro-communist Government and the presence of Russian troops in Hungary. Les fought with the partisans as a Freedom Fighter (also known as “The Boys of ‘Pest), pelting the tanks with Molotov cocktails,

setting them alight and survived three days buried beneath a building which had been demolished in the fighting. In an effort to curb the uprising, authorities imposed a curfew - anyone found out on the streets after 6pm could be shot on sight. Les and a few other Freedom Fighter lads broke curfew, were caught and thrown into a temporary prison - his old school. Having an intimate knowledge of the layout of the school building, Les escaped and after a three day hike, arrived at the Austrian border. From here, he travelled to Italy and secured a job as a deckhand on a ship bound for Australia. The threat of being shot if caught or the alternative of spending twenty years in a salt mine in Siberia, was enough to hasten his departure from Hungary. This meant he never had the chance to say goodbye to his mother, whom he never saw again.

Upon landing in Bonegilla Victoria in 1957, he was interred at the Bonegilla Migrant Camp for a period of time before finally travelling around Australia, playing soccer and wrestling earning a living as a drummer in various bands. Les

eventually made his way to Home Hill where he met Andrea (nee Camer), started his family and made a new life for himself far away from the reaches of tyranny and oppression. He was a proud grandfather of five; Lachlan, Jacob, Connor and Meggan Hall and Arianna Voros.

By whichever name he was known; Les, Yogi, Bear, Mr ‘V’, Dad, Papa, Shamuck, Grandad, he was a true character with a wicked sense of humour. Les was a regular at Dal Santo’s Deli, The Farmhouse Cafe (then known as The Coffee Club) and the RSL. He loved to socialise and took great joy in his family and friends. He is so very missed every day but his memory lives on in the many stories still told. Rest in Peace Yogi. Szeretlek Papa.

Contributed by Amanda Hall

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

15 = D, 16 = B, 17 = Z, 18 = R, 19 = I, 20 = K, 21 = S, 22 = A, 23 = Q, 24 = J

SOLUTIONS: 1 = E, 2 = U, 3 = H, 4 = N, 5 = C, 6 = G, 7 = P, 8 = L, 9 = T, 10 = Y, 11 = W, 12 = M, 13 = O,

word search

Can you find all the words listed? The

secret message.

SAC TIE

4 LETTERS ANEW ARTS DABS DADS ERAS GAPS INTO NEST PEAR SCAB SEWN SUBS TREK WEAR

5 LETTERS ACUTE AFTOS AGAIN ALIEN ALIVE ALTAR APING APRIL AROMA AWAIT BAGEL BELLY CARGO CHINA CIRCA CREPT DEEDS DIRGE

9-letter

SHEDS SNIDE SONGS STONY STOOL STREW TRADE TRUED

6 LETTERS APPEAR DAMNED KENNEL MAKERS

7 LETTERS ATONING CONTAIN DUSTMEN EVASION IMITATE TORPEDO

SOLUTION

No. 176 R E N U O ET C N

8 LETTERS CHAIRING CREDENCE ECONOMIC ROMANTIC

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”.

Today’s Aim: No. 226

19 words: Good 28 words: Very good 38 words: Excellent

ACROSS

1 Carefully manages money (7)

5 Unblemished (8)

9 Get bigger (8)

13 Doubtful (9)

14 Concerning the teeth (6)

16 Ultimate (8)

17 Sculpture, e.g. (7)

18 Painting of a person (8)

19 Middle ear membranes (8)

20 Emphatic (9)

25 Skipping (8)

26 Large African antelopes (6)

27 Invention (8)

28 Income (7)

30 Perfume (7)

33 Priests (13)

37 Impressive (5,3)

41 List in the back of some books (5)

42 Not depicting truth (11)

43 Succulent plant; the source of tequila (5)

44 Gullible (4,4)

47 Difficult to understand (6,7)

50 Cephalopod mollusc (7)

53 Tremble (7)

56 Without a word of a lie (8)

57 Profession (6)

59 Useless personnel (8)

60 Shocks (9)

65 Game played at Yankee Stadium (8)

66 Advocate (8)

67 Chums (7)

68 Interrupting (8)

69 Break (6)

72 Make English (9)

73 Haziest (8)

74 Saturate (8)

75 Betrothed (7)

DOWN

1 Wave created by an earthquake (7)

2 Gives an oral presentation (7)

3 Angry (7)

4 Twinkle (7)

5 Child’s play area (7)

6 Part of the foot (3)

7 Consume (3)

8 Single-player card game (9)

9 Salad staple (7,7)

10 Dispiriting (9)

11 Amuse (9)

12 Conned (7)

14 Hard-wearing (7)

15 Nourish (7)

21 Convention (4)

22 He flew too close to the sun (6)

23 Inconsequential things (6)

24 Not any (4)

29 Galvanic (7)

31 Without difficulty or effort (6)

32 Charm (6)

34 Measure of a gem’s weight (5)

35 Clergyman’s salary (7)

36 Indigenous Mexican (5)

38 Smoothly (mus) (6)

39 Sound system (6)

40 Gelatinous sweet covered in icing sugar (7,7)

45 Register (4,2)

46 Breakfast cereal (6)

48 Archaic ‘you’ (4)

49 Drug-yielding plant (4)

51 Movie World, e.g. (5,4)

52 Ubiquitous (9)

53 Astronaut’s vehicle (9)

54 Leave a university course (4,3)

55 Incessant (7)

58 Word formed by letters of another (7)

60 Oversupply (7)

5 Unblemished (8)

9 Get bigger (8)

11 Amuse (9)

12 Conned (7)

14 Hard-wearing (7)

61 Displaced person (7)

15 Nourish (7)

sudoku

21 Convention (4)

62 Attacking (7)

13 Doubtful (9)

63 Noticing (7)

22 He flew too close to the sun (6)

14 Concerning the teeth (6)

16 Ultimate (8)

64 Hang (7)

17 Sculpture, e.g. (7)

70 Express (3)

18 Painting of a person (8)

19 Middle ear membranes (8)

71 Employ (3)

20 Emphatic (9)

25 Skipping (8)

26 Large African antelopes (6)

27 Invention (8)

28 Income (7)

30 Perfume (7)

33 Priests (13)

37 Impressive (5,3)

41 List in the back of some books (5)

42 Not depicting truth (11)

43 Succulent plant; the source of tequila (5)

44 Gullible (4,4)

47 Difficult to understand (6,7)

50 Cephalopod mollusc (7)

53 Tremble (7)

56 Without a word of a lie (8)

57 Profession (6)

59 Useless personnel (8)

60 Shocks (9)

65 Game played at Yankee Stadium (8)

66 Advocate (8)

67 Chums (7)

68 Interrupting (8)

69 Break (6)

72 Make English (9)

73 Haziest (8)

74 Saturate (8)

75 Betrothed (7)

23 Inconsequential things (6)

24 Not any (4)

29 Galvanic (7)

31 Without difficulty or effort (6)

32 Charm (6)

34 Measure of a gem’s weight (5)

35 Clergyman’s salary (7)

36 Indigenous Mexican (5)

38 Smoothly (mus) (6)

39 Sound system (6)

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.

40 Gelatinous sweet covered in icing sugar (7,7)

45 Register (4,2)

46 Breakfast cereal (6)

48 Archaic ‘you’ (4)

49 Drug-yielding plant (4)

51 Movie World, e.g. (5,4)

52 Ubiquitous (9)

53 Astronaut’s vehicle (9)

54 Leave a university course (4,3)

55 Incessant (7)

58 Word formed by letters of another (7)

60 Oversupply (7)

61 Displaced person (7)

62 Attacking (7)

63 Noticing (7)

64 Hang (7)

70 Express (3)

Employ (3)

324

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7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.20 Football. AFL. Round 10. Sydney v Carlton.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. 11.15 Armchair Experts. (M)

12.00 Storage Wars. (PG, R)

6.00pm Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.00 Storage Wars. (PG)

7.30 Movie: Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle. (2017) (PG, R) Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson.

9.55 Movie: Bad Boys. (1995) (MA15+, R) Will Smith.

12.25 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 1.25 Storage Wars. (PG, R)

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

6.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)

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

8.30 Movie: John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. (2019) (MA15+, R) 11.10 Movie: Annabelle Comes Home. (2019) (M, R) 1.25 Blokesworld. (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: Problems And Repairs. (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)

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

11.50 Bargain Hunt. (R)

1.00 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: Cutting Corners. (PG, R)

11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R)

1.00 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 The Travelling Auctioneers. (R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Take Me Home. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Sliding Doors. (1998) (M, R)

10.30 Movie: Music & Lyrics. (2007) (PG, R)

12.40 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

1.10 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)

3.40pm Movie: The Big Country. (1958) (PG, R)

7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 13. Western Force v NSW Waratahs.

9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match.

9.45 Movie: A Time To Kill. (1996) (M, R) Samuel L. Jackson, Matthew McConaughey.

12.45 Movie: Man At The Top. (1973) (M, R)

4.25pm Movie: The War Wagon. (1967) (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: Times Square. (1980) (M, 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)

10.30 Frozen Gold. (PG) 11.30 Mountain Men. (PG) 12.30 American Restoration. (PG, R) 1.00 American Pickers. (PG, R) 2.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Outback Truckers. (M, R) 8.30 Outback Outlaw Comedian. (MA15+) 9.00 Family Guy. (M) 10.00 American Dad! (M) 11.30 Duck Dynasty. (PG) 12.30 American Restoration. (PG, R) 1.00 American Pickers. (PG, 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 World’s Wildest Police Videos. (M, R)

10.30 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack. (M)

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

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 11. Western Bulldogs v Sydney. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.

11.00 Movie: Underworld: Rise Of The Lycans. (2009) (MA15+, R) 12.50 American Restoration. (PG, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)

6.30 JAG. (PG, R)

7.30 Bull. (M, R)

8.30 NCIS. (M, R)

9.25 CSI: Vegas. (MA15+, 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. (PG, R)

10.00 Impractical Jokers. (PG)

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 Adam Eats The 80s: Awesome 80s Collections. (PG, R) 8.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 13.

1.35 QAnon: The Search For Q. (MA15+, R)

6.00pm JAG. (PG, R)

7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. First semi-final. Second leg. Central Coast Mariners v Sydney FC.

10.15 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R)

12.05 FBI. (M, R)

2.00 48 Hours. (M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)

6.30 JAG. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

11.15 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R)

1.10 FBI: International. (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) 5.55pm The Food That Built The World.

6.45 The Food That Built The World: A Cold One. (PG)

7.35 Impossible Engineering: Wonderland Hotel. (R)

8.30 Travel Man: Vilnius –Sarah Millican. (PG, R) 9.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 14. 1.35 The X-Files. (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 The Travelling Auctioneers. (R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R)

8.40 Harry Wild. (M)

10.40 London Kills. (M, R) 11.50 Footy Classified. (M) 12.50 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 1.20 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers. (R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 New Tricks. (M, R)

8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG, R) 10.40 A Wedding And A Murder. (M) 11.40 New Amsterdam. (M, R) 12.40 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers. (R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

10.40 A+E After Dark. (M, R)

11.40 Footy Classified. (M)

12.40 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

7.30 RBT. (M, R)

8.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Police After Dark. (M, R) 11.30 Murders At The Boarding House. (MA15+, R)

1.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, 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. (MA15+, 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 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. (PG, R) 8.30 NCIS. (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 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R)

7.00 Soccer. Global Football Week. Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United.

10.15 Bull. (M, R)

11.10 NCIS. (M, R)

12.05 Hawaii Five-0. (M, R)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

2.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, 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. (MA15+, 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. (PG, R) 10.00 Impractical Jokers. (M)

10.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 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)

5.05pm Alone Denmark. (PG)

6.15 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 15.

1.35 Dark Side Of The 2000s. (M, R)

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

6.40 Jeopardy! (R)

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

9.25 The Specials: A Message To You. (M) 10.45 Alone Australia. (M, R)

11.50 Over The Black Dot. (R)

12.40 Scrubs. (M, R)

5.30pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG, R)

6.20 Jeopardy! (R)

7.15 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 16. 1.35 Sex Unlimited. (MA15+, 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 17. 1.35 PEN15. (M, R)

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

6.35 Jeopardy! (R)

7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R)

8.25 Travel Man: Dublin –Mawaan Rizman. (PG, R)

8.55 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 18. 1.35 Dark Side Of The Ring. (MA15+, R)

DEATH NOTICES

GOREY, Ian Bruce

Late of Ayr, formerly of Brisbane

It is with heavy hearts that the Gorey family announces the passing of Ian Gorey, who passed away on 9th May, 2024 aged 68 years, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Debbie, Cherished father and father -in-law of Madison and Chris, Demi and Jarrad, Brock and Dom, Adored Grandad/NeeNee to Jack, Lucy, James, Paetyn, Willow and Harrison.

A service to celebrate the life of Ian will be held at the Bush Chapel, Plantation Park, Ayr on Monday, 20th May, 2024 at 10.30am. With heartfelt gratitude His loving family.

K & S WRIGHT FUNERAL DIRECTORS

40 FOURTEENTH STREET, HOME HILL PHONE 47821270

JAMES, Betty

Late of Regis Care, Kirwan. Formerly of Ayr. Passed away peacefully on 11th May, 2024 aged 95 years.

Beloved wife of Ron (deceased), Much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother of Raymond, John (deceased), Lionel and Wayne and their families.

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Betty will commence at 11am.

Friday, 24th May, 2024 at the Ayr Lawn Cemetery.

K & S WRIGHT FUNERAL DIRECTORS

40 FOURTEENTH STREET, HOME HILL PHONE 47821270

POSITIONS VACANT

WANTED

Please send expression of interest outlining availability, skills, and experience to activeathome@proton.me

West Haughton Harvesting is a Sugar Cane Harvesting contracting business based in the Upper Haughton region.

We’re seeking a relief operator for the 2024 Sugar Crush to begin in June - full time, casual work, for the entire season.

Roster is 2 days every 8 days for Harvester Driving (wheeled machine) and other duties will include in field tractor work, haulout driving (if license held) and general farm work.

Remuneration will be based on experience. Call Peter 0428 635 922

Taylah Maree Pearson 08/04/1998 - 16/05/2020

We now know losing you is too much of a loss to ever recover from. You should be here.

Love forever Mum, Dad, Zallman, Emily, Brytni and their families.

Permit Notification for members of KALAMIA CANE GROWERS ORGANISATION LTD Notice to Adjoining Landholders

To allow for the burning of sugarcane, residual tops and trash, applications will be made under the provisions of the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990, by members of Kalamia Cane Growers Organisation Limited for permits for the lighting of all fires on the land in accordance with recognised practices in the sugar industry and the conditions of the permit.

This notice serves to alert all occupiers of non-cane lands, which land adjoins sugar cane lands occupied by members of Kalamia Cane Growers Organisation Limited who may apply for such a permit, of the making of the application for a permit. Any objections relating to applications should be made to the Commissioner or the assigned area fire warden.

This notification covers all applications being made by members of Kalamia Cane Growers Organisation Limited within the Burdekin district for the 2024 sugarcane harvest season for the period June 2024 to December 2024.

SECOND YEAR JOURNALIST POSITION

Are you a budding storyteller with a passion for writing, an eye for detail, and a flair for capturing the essence of local news and events? Core Publishing is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Journalist.

This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity to progress your journalism career and contribute to a range of exciting publications, including Burdekin Life Newspaper, Mackay and Whitsunday Life Newspaper, Core Life Magazine and Tripping Magazine.

Position requirements:

• Work from home position based in the Burdekin

• Possess an ability to conduct interviews, build relationships

• An interest in current events and meet tight deadlines

• Reliable vehicle, computer and phone

• A keen eye for photography is an advantage

How to apply:

Please submit your resume, a cover letter highlighting your writing passion, and any relevant writing samples to rachael@corelife.com.au

AYR SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB PRESENTATION NIGHT

Continued from page 40

Junior Presentations

Age Champions:

U6 - Eliza Hayllor, U7 - Torah Giddy & Jude Lawry, U8 - Toby Hatherell, U9 - Lola Gibson & Ryan Irvine, U10 - Charlotte Dale & Lewis Bonato, U11 - Mia Wicks, U12 - Emma Jones & Nate Giddy, U13Briella Wassmuth & Parker Bonato, U14Isla Chapman & Billy Gibson

The Bill Blakey Memorial Trophy for Junior Male & Female Best Trier - Harrison Sartori & Lola Gibson

Open Male & Female Best Trier - Zachary Dale & Milla Chapman

Encouragement Awards - Oscar Hayllor & Jake Sartori

The Burdekin Swim School Best Male & Female Open Water Swimmer (Sponsored by John & Lisa Furnell) - Parker Bonato & Isla Chapman

The Bevan and Treena List Perpetual Trophy Open Ironman & IronmaidenZachary Dale & Isla Chapman

The Bennett Family Memorial Trophy for The Junior Champions: Lewis Bonato & Taylor Chapman

Senior Champions - Parker Bonato & Isla Chapman

The JR Benvenuti Memorial Trophy

Most Improved Junior - Alexandra Moloney

The Roy & Bev Young Perpetual Trophy

Most Improved Open - Cole Pontifex

Robbie & Joyce Great Perpetual Trophy

Most Points at Carnivals - Milla Chapman

Bob & Bev Andrews Perpetual Trophy

Most Promising Junior - Taylor Chapman & Charlotte Dale

Junior Long Service Award - Bella Lawry

Jack Satori Memorial Trophy Most Con-

sistent All Rounder - Isla Chapman

Margaret Webber Memorial Trophy Junior Life Saver of the Year - Bella Lawry

Senior Presentations

Age Champions:

U15 – Ryley Sartori, U17 – Sophia Moloney, Female Master Champion (Donated by Robin Bennett) – Kristy Wassmuth, Male Master Champion (Donated By Bevan & Treena List) – John Moloney & Jimmy Hayllor, Winn Family Trophy for Female Open Champion (Donated by John and Rosemarie Winn) – Kristy Wassmuth, Mr & Mrs Jack Vernon Memorial for Male Open Champion (Donated by Hockey & Carol Vernon) – Josh Furnell

Open Ironwoman - Kristy Wassmuth & Open Ironman - John Moloney

Don Johnson Memorial Official of the Year (Donated by the Johnson Family) –Steph Dale

Contribution to Surf Rescue (Donated by Furnell Family) – Ben & Kellie Lawry

Jim Great Memorial for Most Efficient Patrol Member (Donated by Robbie & Joyce Great) – Bella Lawry (152hrs)

Patrol Group of the Year – Group D – Ben Lawry, Kellie Lawry, Kristy Wassmuth, Danica Archibald, Sharlie Archibald, Lisa Vivian, Mia Vivian & Bella Lawry

Kevin (Keg) Helander Memorial for Club Member for Outstanding Services – (Donated by the Helander Family) – Kellie Lawry

Sam Johnson Memorial for Most Active Club Member (Donated by the Johnson Family) – Jimmy Hayllor

June Galbraith Memorial Encouragement Award (Donated by the Galbraith Family) – Sophia Moloney

Lifesaver of the Year (Donated by Chappell Family) – Ben Lawry

Contributed by Kellie Lawry

The Bennett Family Memorial Trophy for Junior Champions - Lewis Bonato and Taylor Chapman presented by John Winn and Ben Lawry

Senior Champions - Parker Bonato and Isla Chapman with Ben Lawry

Margaret Webber Memorial Trophy for Junior Life Saver of the Year - Bella Lawry presented by Paul Webber

Life Members back L-R: Lisa Furnell, Roy Young, Terry Lund and James Kennedy. Front L-R Linda Scott, Treena List, Robbie Great, Hockey Vernon (patron) and John Winn Photos supplied

Don Johnson Memorial Official of the Year - Steph Dale presented by James Kennedy

Lifesaver of the Year (donated by the Chappell Family) - Ben Lawry presented by Mr Chappell

AYR BOWLING CLUB

Things are certainly heating up at Ayr Bowling with both social and competition bowls featuring this week.

Monday saw a competition B Singles game. It was a good contest with Heather Jorgensen def Lorraine Wolffe. On Tuesday, Social Ladies had a great day with Triples played. Isabel Cislowski, Beryl Cornford and Pam Power def Karen Shepherd, Linda Guimelli and Mary Poli. Raylene Hervey, Joy Comollatti and Heather Jorgensen def Katharina Stuckler, Betty Schultz and Irene Wilson.

On Wednesday, Mixed Social Bowls was held during the day. There were three games of Triples and one game of Pairs. Winners were Jimmy Murray, Dino Poli and Ron Soper def Mick Murison, Vince Beitia and Barry Shepherd.

On Wednesday, some of our ladies went to play at Brandon Bowls Club, sponsored by Queensland Country Bank, celebrating the ladies’ 69th birthday. Congratulations to Ruth Moore, Sandra Darwen and Pam Power who won overall on the day.

The Ladies had a great competition day on

Thursday. We had a close game in the final of the Open Singles with Pam Power just defeating Dot Cutting. Congratulations to Pam. In the B Singles, Robyn McAllister def Katharina Stuckler.

Saturday saw five games of triples with Rob Garner, Bob Young and Ron Soper coming out the winners. Runners Up were Lorraine Wolffe, Margaret Chapman and Maurice Power.

Results of competition games – B Grade Singles - V. Beitia def J. Hall and in the B Grade Pairs Bob Young/Col Essex def Rob Garner/Wayne Coonan.

Upcoming Championship games – Sunday May 26 – Championship Singles – M. Power v J. Grabbi (marker – L. Stidson).

Championship Pairs – C. Pearce/G.Pearce v D. Poli/M. Milan (pending NQ Singles). B Grade Singles – J. Hall v J. Pirrone (marker – V. Beitia).

Contact Ayr Bowling Club for more information. Location: 101 Young Street, Ayr, Queensland 4807; Phone Number: (07) 4783 1336; Facebook Page: Ayr Bowling Club.

Contributed by Anthony Bull

Saturday Morning

Ayr Junior Golf had 16 juniors turn up last weekend for the May Monthly Medal. Winners for the 3, 6 and 9 holes were Gabriella Cahill, Logan McKeough and Celine Baine. A special thanks to Dave for coming out and help-

ing the juniors with their putting. Opie McKeough took out Dave's Putt Challenge which was kindly donated by Dave himself. A special mention goes to Ethan Pengally with a cracking drive down fairway 7.

Contributed by Kristina Land

BOCCE

The Cross Fire Youth Group from Burdekin Christian Church decided to have a fun night of playing bocce on Friday night at the Burdekin Bocce Club and they had a blast of a time.

There was a little bit of friendly banter going on and lots of laughs.

The group showed great teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the night with a lot of clutch moments.

It was a first time for many in the group. They are thankful to the Bocce Committee for this opportunity to engage in an Italian

Bowls Notes Friday Night Bocce

traditional sport, especially for some who have Italian heritage.

The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all, and they are keen to do it again!

Contributed by Regina Lequerica

Gabriella Cahill, Logan McKeough and Celine Bain

The Cross Fire Youth Group from Burdekin Christian Church took part in Bocce last week.

Logan Mckeough, Kyle Wilkie and Riley Dobe

Photos supplied

Roosters Report GAME DAY IN THE TOWERS

RUGBY LEAGUE

The Burdekin Roosters went close to raining on the Miners’ big day in Charters Towers on Saturday when they won two of the three games contested in the RLTD.

Saturday was Ladies Day for the Miners and was a huge day for the Towers club with well over 150 ladies enjoying themselves for their annual day.

The visiting Roosters had the Ladies looking for more champers when the coastal Hens showed the Lady Miners how to play the game scoring 11 tries and kicking 8 goals in a 60 – 6 romp.

If that wasn’t enough, more bubbles were added to the champers when the Roosters reserve graders put the shovel through the Miners to win the reserve grade by 32 – 18. They say good things come in threes but unfortunately for the Roosters that wasn’t to be with the Miners A Graders giving some joy to their supporters by taking A Grade 30 – 10.

The Roosters had the western city supporters wondering though when they scored a try early through winger Patrick Krause to lead 4 nil and hold that till the break with both teams playing some good footy with slick passing and good defence.

Two high up and unders early first session had the Burdekin boys scrambling for the ball with the Miners taking advantage of their jumping ability to score and for the first time lead the match at 12 to 4.

That seemed to slow the visitors down and give the locals more confidence to score three more tries and lead 30 – 4 before the Roosters came back to score a late try through Nelson Kennedy converted by Dylan Doak to have the final score 30 – 10 to the Miners.

Coach Steve Lansley said his team did the same as they have been doing and that is concentrate for the first half and then let the second half slip.

The coach said we have the players, but we have to concentrate the whole period and not go off to sleep mid match.

Lansley said the Miners are a good side and have been bolstered by a few returning young Blackhawks who are pretty fit.

“I thought Nemia Nawave had a good game on the wing and was unlucky not no cross with Rhett Williams playing well above his weight,” the coach said.

Lansley though thought Hayde Munro was outstanding at half coming back from the Under 19 Hawks and Tate Brombal gave of his best with an 80 minute effort.

“We know we can play good footy for the entire match as we did in defeating Broth-

ers but we have to be consistent for the whole period,” the coach added.

Patrick Krause was the lone try scorer.

Although they went west and Terry Connors scored tries with only 17 players, the reserves played good full period footy to down a much bigger Miners team by 32 –18.

Coach Chris Perry said his boys had played good footy despite being down a couple of troops defending their line well for long periods with at times brutal defence.

Perry added that one tackle by Jerome Lacco had the Ladies taking an extra sip of champagne was so hard it could be heard around the ground.

The coach said that Brady Horan was his best player, and it was agreed by his team as they voted him players’ player.

Perry added we did not have a bad player with Jared Thorley again a standout and John Zaro while Wassime Mauhli took it up all day and Beau Crowdey and Dom Arratte played their honest games.

The coach added he also like new player Paul Bunnenjan.

Braithen Heron, Dom Arrate, Beau Crowdey, Brady Horan and Terry Connors scored tries with Dim Arrate kicking 4 goals.

The Burdekin Hens started off the day well beating the Lady Miners 60 – 6 in a totally one-sided affair.

In total the Burdekin girls crossed for 11 tries while converting 8 of them.

In their last two matches they have scored 100 points giving away 16 after previously beating Brothers 40 – 10.

The Miners were a bigger side but the fleet footed Hens threw the ball around to have them groping at mid-air most of the time.

Theo Mosby Nona and Anna Maria Bin Awel made the ground up the middle given good ball by Logan Roncato with the Monday twins far too quick outside, Martina scoring 4 tries and Stephanie 2.

There were a number of girls who had good games and they will have to repeat that when they meet the strong Centrals Tigers at Rugby Park on Sat May 25.

Those to cross for tries were Martina Monday 4, Stephanie Monday 2, Logan Roncato 2, Abby King, Theo Mosby Nona, Anna Maria Bin Awel ... Soleil Heron kicked 4 goals with two each to Logan Roncato and Stephanie Monday,

There will be no Club football for the Roosters and Hens next weekend with all three teams having byes.

Contributed by Brian Carnes

Football Matters

with Cyclops

LOCAL

The Ayr Anzac Club Premiers were keen to bounce back after a couple of losses. The Panthers dominated for much of the first half with Jay Leckenby making it count after a sublime ball through from Joshua Valle. Jay Leckenby doubled his tally with another good finish to put Burdekin 2-0 ahead at half time. Matthew Kolb sealed the result with a nice mazy run from outside the box, slotting the ball in the bottom corner. Saints got a consolation goal right at the end, but it wasn’t enough, with Burdekin winning 3-1. A very good result to help the Panthers stay in touch with the league leaders.

FOOTBALL

The Burdekin Tyre Service Under 23s (Reserve Grade) game started as a scrappy affair with neither team being able to string together any passes without losing the ball. SES took the lead after ten minutes and the game then settled into a pattern of SES trying to go down the wings and Burdekin trying to move the ball through the middle of the park. Late in the half SES doubled the lead to go 2-0 up at halftime. The second half was very even with chances at both ends. Burdekin began to tire late in the half and SES took advantage to run in two late goals to make the final score 4-0 to SES.

The Austral Masonry Funkies (Division 1) played Estates Blue at Victoria Park. Burdekin were on the back foot from the start of the game and conceded the first goal early after eight minutes. Some desperate defending kept the score at 0-1 at half time. The second half started in the worst possible way with Estates doubling their lead after only a minute’s play. After 54 minutes, Estates scored again to make it 0-3 and after Brad Wright collected his customary yellow card to mark his return to the Funkies, Estates scored twice more bringing the final score to 0-5.

The Ayr Anzac Club Ladies were up against a strong Saints team and midway through the first half were two goals down. However, goals from Tahlia Lawson and Kya Quagliata in five minutes before half time made it 2-2 at the break. Saints went ahead again straight after the resumption and although Kya Quagliata equalised again a late fourth goal from Saints gave them a 4-3 win.

This week the Panthers have one home game with the Division1 team playing Warriors on Friday night the other three teams are away to JCU Riverway on Saturday. Training at International Park is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 pm for men and Wednesdays at 6:00 pm for women.

The Under 14/15 played Warriors and after being 1-2 down at halftime, eventually lost 1-7. The Panthers goal was scored by

Brayden Card. There were a lot of missing players due to school holidays. It was an exhausting game with no subs and most of the game was played with 10 players. Coaches said they all worked hard. It is a double game this weekend in Ayr at International Park. Games on Saturday and Sunday.

The Under 13 Panthers took on Saints Eagles South’s at Honeycombes Park. A spirited first half saw the boys go in with a 2-0 lead at half time with goals from Tannar Cole and Lincoln Innes. Annan Power was exceptional in goal keeping a clean sheet. Unfortunately, after half time, SES scored five unanswered goals. A lack of Panthers’ match fitness left the opposition with plenty of time and room to run riot. The Panthers standout performance was Annan Power in goal.

JUNIORS

It’s an exciting time for Burdekin Football Juniors with Townsville teams coming down to the Burdekin to play in Under 8s to 12s. A big thanks to the committee for pushing this and helping make it happen. For this week we have MAO making the trip south. Everyone please make them feel welcome to our grounds. Let’s hear lots of loud cheering for our Burdekin teams also!

Before Saturday fixtures, on Friday there is a Meet and Greet sausage sizzle at 5pm at the junior grounds. Come down, bring the kids and a ball, grab something to eat and drink, meet everyone, and ask any questions you have about the upcoming season. There will also be a ‘nets up’ tutorial so come down so you can learn what is to be done when your team is rostered on nets up.

It doesn’t end there, on Saturday afternoon there is a Mini Roos coaching clinic. It’s still not too late to join coaches, and it’s free. A great time ahead for Burdekin Football!

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Jay Leckenby

Celebrating Another Successful Season

WITH AYR SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB

LIFESAVING

The Ayr Surf Life Saving Club celebrated another season of success on Saturday night at their annual club presentation night. This year the club had a joined event where both the Junior and

Senior members came together to recognise the contribution of members to the club in all areas of service including surf sports, volunteering/community service and patrolling. The club would like to thank all sponsors for the evening, perpet-

ual and memorial trophy families and life members for their continued support. The patrolling season has come to an end over the May Day long weekend and the Ayr Surf Club will return to volunteer patrols in September. They are looking at con-

ducting a Bronze Medallion and training Course over the next couple of months, so if you are interested, please contact the administrator ayrslsc@gmail.com or Kellie Lawry.

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Junior Age Champions L-R: Parker Bonato, Isla Chapman, Emma Jones, Billie Gibson, Lewis Bonato, Lola Gibson, Briella Wassmuth, Torah Giddy, Toby Hatherell, Eliza Hayllor, Charlotte Dale and Mia Wicks. Absent: Jude Lawry, Ryan Irvine and Nate Giddy. Photo supplied