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PREPARE FOR BUSHFIRE SEASON

A LOW BLOW FOR LOCAL GROWERS

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BY AMANDA WRIGHT

Production at Wilmar Sugar and Renewables’ Inkerman Mill in the Burdekin region, which kicked off the 2024 season on Monday, June 10, was abruptly halted on Wednesday due to industrial action.

The shutdown was prompted by union delegates informing the company of a planned one-hour work stoppage at Inkerman Mill and at least two

other sites at midday on Wednesday.

While a one-hour stoppage might not typically force a shutdown, the delegates declined to confirm whether this would be the only stoppage at Inkerman on Wednesday. This lack of certainty left Wilmar Sugar and Renewables with no choice but to halt operations.

Mike McLeod, General Manager of Operations, expressed Wilmar’s concerns.

“A safe shutdown usually takes about 12 hours and must be carried out with care and precision. The uncertainty about stoppages presented both operational and safety concerns, leaving us no option but to shut down the mill.”

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the local cane growing community along with QCAR representatives. Photo credit: Melanie Napier Photography

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Hi everyone,

On his way travelling down the Queensland coast, our recently departed journalist, Sam Gillespie, called into the Whitsundays with his mum, dad and ‘Uncle Chook’ to attend a little farewell afternoon that the team held in his honour.

Sam has been an incredible contributor to Burdekin Life Newspaper and I couldn’t think of anyone with a bigger heart and a love for regional communities that could have guided this newspaper through its first eight months.

He has set a precedent for what we can all expect, and carved a quality that we will all aspire to continue – thank you, Sam!

Of course, Sam was backed by our incredible award-winning team in Mackay and the Whitsundays.

As many of you will know our sister publication, Mackay and Whitsunday Life Newspaper recently won ‘Best Free Newspaper in QLD’ and we have always over-

seen this newspaper with the same dedication.

And while Sam will be notably absent from the region at the moment, I can assure you we will soon be hiring another journalist who will live and work in the Burdekin.

In the interim, a member of the Whitsunday-based team will be coming to the Burdekin each week for one or two days – in fact I am coming this Friday – please feel free to give me a call if you would like to catch up!

Burdekin Local, Chelsea Ravizza, has also accepted a full-time position with us while she is on a study break from finishing her journalism degree in Brisbane.

While Chelsea resides in Brisbane, she grew up in the Burdekin and has been writing for the newspaper for the last six months.

She is a wonderful addition to the team and, while we continue looking for the right person to be on the ground in the

community, she has kindly offered to work the extra hours.

Thanks for your understanding while we go through this period of transition folks, I am sure you can understand that it is very important that we find exactly the right person to be ‘the new Sam!’

In the meantime, please enjoy your local newspaper knowing that it is produced with same heart it always has been.

Rachael Smith Editor In Chief

“I’m beyond excited to continue sharing the stories of the Burdekin in my new role. Sam has left huge shoes to fill, and I’m extremely grateful to Rachael and the team for this opportunity!”

Your Burdekin Life Team: Ruby Gorlick Sales and Social Media Representative, Crissy Bottrell Office and Production Manager, Rachael Smith Editor In Chief, Lara Moss Junior Graphic Designer and Daniel Heggie Cadet Journalist standing with Sam and his mum and dad. Photo credit: Uncle Chook

Industrial Action Forces Inkerman Mill Shutdown

McLeod acknowledged the impact on local growers, “We feel for the growers who had harvested cane and those expecting to harvest in the morning. We have 6,000 tonnes of burnt cane in the Inkerman yard now, and we are told there is another 7,000 tonnes in the paddock,” Mr McLeod said.

“We had planned to be crushing at Inkerman until at least 7:30 Wednesday morning, but without certainty, we are better to stop than risk damage or injury and possibly have the mill out of commission for an extended period,” he added.

The industrial action has sparked significant concern among growers and the local community, who are feeling the brunt of the disruption. Charles Quagliata, QCAR Chair, emphasised the dire consequences.

“It’s the growers and the community who are hurting the most with this industrial action. The growers are being held for ransom and used as collateral in this dispute.”

Christian Lago, QCAR Burdekin District Committee Chairman, highlighted the immediate impact on growers, saying, “The thousands of tonnes of burnt cane in paddocks, rail bins, and on sidings without the prospect of crushing at this time is disastrous for the sugar industry as a whole.

“This shutdown was premature and hurts the growers more than anyone else.”

QCAR also said that at this stage, there has been no indication from Wilmar on whether the growers will be compensated for the loss of sugar concentration in the cane while it sits stagnant.

Stephen Ryan, CEO of QCAR, outlined the broader implications for the industry.

“Our members are directly impacted by the current industrial action, which is causing impaired cash flows across all stakeholders. The local economy is already feeling the pinch, and the Burdekin community will continue to suffer if an agreement isn’t reached swiftly.”

Panikos Spyrou, QCAR’s Executive Director, expressed concerns about the sustainability of the industry.

“There is a legitimate fear of a repeat of the dark and disastrous 2010 season, where industrial action prevented a timely start during fine weather, leading to a season of supply collapse when untimely wet weather set in.

“For every week lost in perfect weather, the season could be dragged out for an additional month towards the end, potentially meaning cane could stay in fields un-

harvested.

“The ongoing dispute is unac ceptable, and the community is being held to ransom.”

The union action comes with in hours of all three unions requesting a resumption of negotiations on a new enter prise agreement. This request follows the recent rejection by a majority of company employees of the company’s latest offer, which included a 14.25 per cent increase over 3.5 years, a $1,500 sign-on bonus, and 50 permanent po sitions for seasonal and term contract workers.

At the time of print, Wilmar was working to resume crushing cane as soon as possible at its Inkerman Mill in the Burdekin on Wednesday afternoon, and to begin production on Thursday at Invicta and Kalamia mills, despite the threat of continuing industrial action.

The company will make application to the Fair Work Commission for an urgent hearing of its argument for orders to immediately suspend protected action to allow the annual crush to proceed while

enterprise agreement (EA) negotiations continue. To date the company has not exercised its right under the Fair Work Act to lock out workers participating in protected industrial action.

Mr McLeod, said that the company welcomed, and shared, the views expressed by union officials that everything possible should be done to avoid harming the interests of cane growers and the community during negotiation of an enterprise agreement.

“We need to get that cane through the mill as soon as we can,” he said.

Christian Lago and Charles Quagliata from QCAR. Photo Melanie Napier Photography

Extra Funding Announced For Bruce Highway

From 2027-28

The Queensland Government has been called out by Member for Burdekin and Shadow Minister for Rural & Regional Affairs Dale Last after increased funding for the Bruce Highway was announced from 2027-28, saying it has “given up when it comes to improving roads in regional Queensland”.

The state government announced it will increase its annual Bruce Highway funding commitment to $250 million per annum from 2027-28 onwards, but Mr Last said this will see safety upgrades on the roads that their constituents use every day delayed by at least three years.

“Again, Labor is publishing a lot of plans and making a lot of noise but not actually doing anything,” Mr Last said.

“If you look at the ‘Safer Roads Sooner’ program, for example, they talk about a forgiving roadside to reduce injuries if a collision occurs.

“Meanwhile, on large sections of the Bruce Highway, you can’t even pull off the road safely due to trees and rocks; let alone on lesser used roads.”

The state government also released the 15-year Vision and Action Plans for the Bruce Highway and the Safer Bruce 2030 Action Plan, endorsed by the Bruce High-

way Trust Advisory Council, and finalised following the Australian Government’s Infrastructure Review in 2023.

“Safety is always our most important priority and I’m pleased to be working with key transport advocates to improve safety on the Bruce,” said Transport and Main Roads Minister Bart Mellish.

“The release of the 15-year Vision and Action Plans for the Bruce Highway and the Safer Bruce 2030 Action Plan marks a key milestone for the Bruce Highway.

“We now have a plan for the future of the Bruce Highway which extends beyond the Bruce Highway Upgrade Program commitments.”

Mr Last said regional Queenslanders are screaming for action sooner.

“You really have to ask what it will take to see something done about these roads that are nothing more than goat tracks,” he said.

“Regional Queensland, through resources and agriculture, contribute billions to the state government’s coffers each year but what do we get for it?

“All we get from Labor is broken promises and misleading statements while we are forced to travel with our families on unsafe roads.”

State Budget Announced

The State Budget was announced on Tuesday afternoon, unveiling measures to directly relieve the cost-ofliving crisis and help people with everyday expenses.

From discounted car registration to cheaper public transport, the pre-election budget is aimed at creating real change, although several measures are conveniently due to expire just after the State Government election set to take place later this year.

Overall, a total of $11.2b in reductions to Queenslanders were outlined in this week’s budget announcement, which is 31% greater than last year.

Member For Burdekin, Dale Last MP, says he is disappointed with the budget, mainly because the appeal from residents for a CT scanner at Ayr Hospital has been ignored.

“As someone in Brisbane waits to catch a 50-cent train, someone in Ayr will be waiting hours to be transported to Townsville just for a CT scan,” he said.

“Today’s budget could have been an opportunity for this government to demonstrate that it had listened when hundreds of residents in Ayr put pen to paper to call for a CT scanner at their hospital but, instead, we didn’t see a cent.”

Mr Last added that despite a number of glossy re-announcements in the State Bud-

get for parts of the Burdekin electorate, it was clear that major projects this community had advocated for had been ignored.

“Make no mistake, today’s budget was for the next four months, not the next four years and beyond.”

“We expect our front line services to be able to be afforded every training opportunity possible so that they are as prepared as they can be in times of emergency yet that won’t be the case in Ayr with no funding commitment towards a new fire station.”

“The Treasurer was quick to mention cost of living measures throughout the budget but ultimately those measures mean little in this electorate when you can’t find a home to live in because social housing waitlists have blown out and there is no crisis accommodation available.”

Budget Breakdown

• 20 per cent reduction in car rego for 12 months.

• Flat fare of 50 cents across the state’s public transport network for 6 months.

• Increasing the value of FairPlay vouchers from $150 to $200.

• $15 million for the School and Community Food Relief Program.

• Increase the threshold for first home buyer stamp duty concessions by $200,000 to properties valued under $700,000.

Growing A Stronger Future

Traffic Chaos as Truck Catches Fire on The Burdekin Bridge

Within the early hours of Thursday 6 June, the motorists of the Burdekin region experienced lengthy delays and major travelling inconveniences following a truck fire on the Burdekin Bridge.

Five emergency service crews responded to calls just after 5am to find a B Double Semi Trailer Truck fully engulfed in flames. The vehicle was transporting pallets of alcohol travelling North along the Bruce Highway when a mechanical failure occurred, and the truck’s tyres burst.

A Queensland Police Service spokesperson has advised that the driver, a 50-yearold Moranbah man, was pulled from the vehicle without any injuries.

Several hours following the incident, many motorists were continuing to experience heavy delays with single lane traffic control extending throughout the day. Traffic continued to cause chaos past the Home Hill Racecourse, through back roads and side streets, with travellers making desperate efforts to make their way both to and from work. Numerous businesses remained closed until midday, waiting for staff members to navigate their way through the heavy traffic congestion.

Hundreds of locals took to Facebook to communicate their first-hand accounts of

the events. Several commenters explained their frustration at waiting in traffic ques for over two hours, and their annoyance with highway traffic coming to a complete halt.

Many commenters expressed their fears for the region if the Burdekin Bridge ever experiences a permanent closure, calling for the construction of a secondary bridge.

“Might be time for the local government to get some funds to build a second bridge - 2 lanes North, and 2 lanes South,” said one Facebook commentor.

“Imagine the chaos if the bridge has to close – still find it bizarre that they haven’t built a new bridge to cope with today’s traffic – it’s a choke on North

Photo Supplied: Leonnie Nucifora

North Queensland Partakes In Statewide Bluey Campaign

The young blue heeler from Brisbane who has taken the world by storm is now the face of the state as the latest major tourism marketing campaign from Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) kicked off earlier this month.

Building on the global phenomenon of children’s television show Bluey, Queensland will be pitched as ‘Bluey’s world, for real life’, encouraging visitors from around the world to come and live the Bluey lifestyle in Queensland.

Tourism industry representatives gathered at locations right around the state on Monday, June 3, playing a mega game of Keepy Uppy, inspired by one of Bluey’s favourite games where a balloon must be kept in the air as long as possible.

The game was played right throughout north Queensland including the Burdekin, Magnetic Island, Charters Towers, Hinchinbrook, Billabong Sanctuary, Hidden Valley Cabins, Townsville City and Queensland Country Bank Stadium

thanks to the involvement of Townsville Enterprise.

Townsville Enterprise Director of Visitor Economy and Marketing Lisa Woolfe emphasised the importance of this campaign

“Townsville Enterprise is proud to be partnering with Tourism and Events Queensland to see the Townsville North Queensland region included in this major global tourism campaign,” said Ms Woolfe.

“In our region, we have so much on offer for families to explore, from the Great Barrier Reef to the rainforest our islands and of course the outback.

“Bluey has become a global sensation so leveraging the world’s love for the Heeler family is an exciting way to put Queensland and Townsville North Queensland at the top of the holiday list for families across the globe.”

The event joined others around the state to form a mega game, while the Australian Book of Records declared a world record was set across multiple locations.

A big thank you to the Burdekin region for being so RV friendly and supportive. Travelling Australia for three years we have seen many places and your region stands out as a shining beacon of welcoming civility.

We love your many camping options and have sampled a few.

Plantation Creek Boat Ramp free camp near Ayr was a peaceful spot, and the mud crabs caught were very much enjoyed.

Giru free camp is another great spot, the nearby Giru International Hotel always gets our custom for a night out and a great meal.

Brandon van park behind the hotel is a great budget option, with the friendly and welcoming staff ensuring we had a great night by putting on the Matilda’s football game for us to enjoy on the big screen.

Home Hill free camp is always terrific with hot showers, toilets and camp kitchen, and a water refill almost all a traveler needs.

We enjoyed a two night stay at Burdekin Cascades Caravan Park, it’s so handy and central to shops and nearby services.

A great camping option for ex and serving Defence and Emergency services personnel is Deep Creek Retreat near Clare. We’ve stayed here twice; the serenity and stars are spectacular.

Free and easily accessed dump points in Ayr and Home Hill, and convenient laundromats in both Ayr and Home Hill help make travelling life so much easier.

And having all these services and places means we can stop and spend. Fuel, repairs, groceries, grog and bakeries are always on our lists of must haves and again we had so many great options.

Coffee from the Home Hill Newsagency Café is a great morning starter and the scones and coffee from Alfie Bakery in Ayr made a great lunch one day whilst we waited for our laundry to be done at the Delta Laundry.

Keep doing what you are doing, the travelling public knows a great region when they see one.

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Bring It Back: Theme Announced For 2024 Water Festival

In breaking news for the community, the celebrated Burdekin Water Festival will return to the region for 2024 on Saturday 7 September.

The theme for this year’s Burdekin Water Festival will be Bring it Back, a nostalgic theme set to capture the hearts of the entire community.

“The theme, Bring it Back, was based on the committee’s discussions of fond memories of the Water Festival, and things that we used to enjoy when we were growing up and visiting the event every year, so we want to bring back those feelings, bring back those memories, and bring back that sentiment,” explained committee member Kari Ravizza.

In honouring Water Festivals of the years gone by, businesses are strongly encouraged to decorate their shop fronts.

The Burdekin Water Festival for 2024 will make its return to Queen Street with spectacular floats expected to ignite the centre of the community, of course following the heartwarming theme of Bing it Back.

In an exciting announcement, the committee is calling for both junior and senior ambassadors from any corner of the region to be part of the historic event.

“Our ambassadors can come from sporting clubs, schools, community groups,

Treasurer Debbie Szendry, Vice President Frank Nucifora, President Eudebio Aguirre, Secretary Support Colleen Harris and Secretary Bruna Pearson. Photo supplied

businesses, and anyone who would like to put forward an ambassador is strongly encouraged to contact the Water Festival Committee,” said Kari.

With plans and preparations in action, the committee is on the search for sponsors, expressions of interest from food vendors and entertainment to line the main street and contribute to the festival atmosphere the event is famous for.

“We’re definitely excited to go ahead with preparations for the 2024 Water Festival and we’re in the process of gathering and contacting sponsors for support and are strongly calling for store holders, food vendors, and ambassadors to contact the committee,” expressed Eusebio.

The community can expect updates posted on the Burdekin Water Festival’s Facebook page in the coming days, and strongly encourage anyone interested to contact the committee via email at info@ burdekinaterfestival.com.

WHAT: The Burdekin Water Festival

WHEN: Saturday 7 September 2024

WHERE: Queen Street Ayr MORE INFORMATION: Via email info@burdekinaterfestival.com or the Burdekin Water Festival’s Facebook page.

Prestigiously Recognised Terry Brennan Awarded A Public Service Medal

On Monday 10 June, over 700 Australians were prestigiously recognised and celebrated under the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours List, and among them was the Burdekin Shire Council Chef Executive Officer Terry Brennan.

His dedicated service to the Burdekin community has been honoured with the Public Service Medal to recognise his dedication, and outstanding service to Local Government in Queensland.

Mr Brennan has led an extraordinary 45year career devoted to Local Government since 1979 when he began his position as a junior administration officer with Toowoomba City Council. For just under half a decade, Mr Brennan has been serving Local Government with a number of Council’s such as Stanthorpe Shire Council, and Cassowary Coast Regional Council, and as a board member of Queensland Local Government Mutual and Local Government Workcare.

His experience and exceptional governance have applied not only at a Council level but also outside Local Government boundaries, playing a key role in projects as part of both the North Queensland and Far North Queensland Regional Organisations of Councils. Mr Brennan’s involvement with community projects and achievements of implementing innovative improvements to programs and services throughout his career has also been celebrated and recognised in receiving a Public Service Medal.

Since 2016, Mr Brennan has been serving as the Chief Executive Officer for the Burdekin Shire Council, and he has been in-

strumental in the realisation of a range of high-quality infrastructure projects across the Burdekin Shire including the infamous Burdekin Water Park, and the Ayr / Brandon 10ML Reservoir as well as the associated water supply upgrade.

A career overflowing with many commendable advancements and milestones in various communities that will have a lasting impact, Mr Brennan’s achievements stand as a testament to his continued commitment to exhibiting exemplary service to the communities in which he has served.

As Mr Brennan prepares for his well-deserved retirement this August, the Burdekin Shire Council has expressed their gratitude and congratulations for his time served in the region.

“On behalf of all the staff at Burdekin Shire Council, we would like to congratulate him on this outstanding achievement and contribution to not only the Burdekin community but all the other communities he has served in,” expressed the Burdekin Shire Council.

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Honouring Jean Morris Community Unites For 93-Year-Old Unmarked Grave

After almost a year of campaigning and fundraising, a significant step will be taken in the Burdekin’s journey to honour Jean Morris, a 19-yearold murder victim from 1932, as locals plan to construct a concrete slab for her gravestone on June 17.

The fundraising campaign, led by Henry Petersen and Paula Dawson, recently reached $3,600, marking a pivotal moment in their mission to give Jean a dig-

nified resting place after 93 years in an unmarked grave.

Jean Morris’s story is a haunting chapter in Ayr’s history.

Arriving in 1932 during the Great Depression, Jean, a sex worker believed to be of Italian descent, sought new opportunities in north Queensland.

Her involvement with the Black Hand crime syndicate and rejection of Vincenzo D’Agostino’s advances led to her tragic end, with 43 stab wounds found on her body.

Reviving interest in her story, Mr Petersen, along with Ms Dawson and Amie Griggs of Burdekin Funerals, launched a Go-

The fundraising campaign was launched in July 2023 and key to its success was the innovative ‘Let’s Have Cuppa for Jean’ initiative and Mr Petersen’s personal commitment, donating 10 cents from every avocado sold.

“This girl is part of history,” Mr Petersen emphasised.

“Even though she was only in Ayr for seven days, she’s still a part of our history.”

The focus now shifts to the con struction of the concrete slab, essential for the next phase of the gravestone project.

This effort not only aims to

Hair Salon on Queen St, Ayr, or via GoFundMe at https://www.gofundme.com/f/ stiletto-jean-morris-headstone-fundraiser.

For more information, contact Ms Dawson at 0439 333 494 or Mr Petersen at 0428 887

Be Prepared With Cyclone Resilience Programs Information Session

The Queensland Government is hosting an information session for its Cyclone Resilience Programs in Ayr this evening, designed to enhance property resilience in cyclone-prone coastal areas.

This information session, aimed at homeowners, bodies corporate, strata managers, and contractors, will detail the Strata Resilience Program and Household Resilience Program.

Both programs are co-funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments and have been developed in collaboration with James Cook University’s Cyclone Testing Station to bolster the cyclone resilience of properties in coastal Queensland.

The Strata Resilience Program targets bodies corporate in Central and North Queensland, offering grants of up to 75% of improvement costs, capped at $150,000 per body corporate.

The Household Resilience Program assists eligible homeowners in coastal areas of Central and Northern Queensland, providing grants covering 80% of improvement costs, up to $15,000.

Both programs emphasise the importance of upgrading property features like roofs, windows, and doors to withstand severe weather.

The Strata Resilience Program requires prior participation in the North Queensland Strata Title Inspection Program and a minimum 25% co-contribution from applicants.

The Household Resilience Program supports homeowners living in houses built before 1984, within 50 kilometres of the coastline from Bundaberg to the Queensland/Northern Territory border.

Attendees will learn about the application process, eligibility criteria, and types of improvements covered.

The session aims to educate and encourage property stakeholders to enhance their cyclone preparedness, ensuring safer communities.

Details can be found at www.eventbrite. com.

WHAT: Queensland Government Cyclone Resilience Programs information session

WHEN: Today, Thursday, June 13 from 4:30pm - 5:30pm WHERE: PCYC Burdekin, 164 MacMillan Street, Ayr

COST: Free

RSL Home Hill Sub Branch Recognises Young Achievers

The RSL Home Hill Sub Branch held its biannual dinner at the Crown Hotel on Thursday, June 6 where President Richard Kelly presented two young achievers with certificates of appreciation.

Sophie Robertson was recognised for her efforts in being awarded the Premier’s Anzac Prize and her fundraising for Australian Defence Force Veterans Charity Mates4Mates, while Ethan Pengelly was recognised for his fundraising efforts for the Sub Branch through selling commemorative merchandise.

“We like to present something to those in the community for what they have done for our club and invite them and their families to our dinner,” Mr Kelly said.

Rocky Hema, Deputy District President for RSL North Queensland and Deputy President for the RSL Thuringowa Sub Branch, was also present to present the pair with medallions for recognition from a district and state level.

“What they’ve done has echoed throughout the districts of North Queensland and also at state level,” Mr Hema said.

“They’ve really set the benchmark for other young, aspiring people in our organisation to do exactly the same.”

Sophie Robertson of Ayr State High

School was one of eight recipients of the 2024 Premier’s Anzac Prize, awarded by the Queensland Government, recognising the efforts and dedication of young Queenslanders and aiming to present students with opportunities to gain an indepth understanding of the ANZAC legacy.

Sophie embarked on a 16-day international adventure touring France, Belgium, and the United Kingdom to explore the ANZAC legacy in April and regaled the dinner attendees with tales of her journey.

She said her interest in military history began when uncovering her family history and discovering an array of relatives who have served.

“I continued investigating and I uncovered all of these amazing stories about what my family members did, and it’s helped piece together a part of who I am which has been so incredibly worthwhile,” Sophie said.

“Especially when I was in the battlefields of Bullecourt where my great-great-uncle Garett Swanson fell, it was so emotional standing there and knowing he lays under those fields and being able to provide that closure for my family as the first one to go overseas and visit where he fell.

“I thank the RSL, the Queensland Department of Education and the Premier’s Anzac Prize for this opportunity because its

helping young people like me remember our Anzacs and, moving forward, we will be the ones to carry on this legacy to our younger generations.”

Burdekin Catholic High School student Ethan Pengelly, meanwhile, has been showing his appreciation of the Anzacs by selling merchandise outside his family’s Ayr house for the past four years.

“I’ve always been so appreciative of our Anzacs, so one year I decided I wanted to do something about it,” Ethan said.

“I stood out the front of my house one year with a table and sold rosemary brooches for a dollar and ended up raising over $100 the first year.”

When the RSL Home Hill Sub Branch heard of Ethan’s efforts, they donated more memorabilia for him to sell, with Ethan donating his profits back to the club.

“They’ve looked after me so well, they heard what I’d been doing and they’ve given me a lot of stuff to sell, badges, poppies, a lot of memorabilia, it’s been really good, I thank them a lot,” Ethan said.

“If it wasn’t for those people who went to war, we wouldn’t be standing where we are and having the freedom we have today.

“I feel good because I love to help out as much as I can for those veterans.”

Mr Kelly thanked Sophie and Ethan for their efforts.

“On behalf of the Home Hill RSL, we thank Sophie for what she has done, and I think she’ll do a lot more and go a long way,” Mr Kelly said.

“And we’re quite proud of Ethan for what he’s done for our club, and I hope he keeps it going, and I hope when he gets older, he will continue that type of work for any organisation,” he added.

Burdekin Life journalist Sam Gillespie was also presented with a certificate of appreciation for his involvement in sharing the stories and initiatives of the Sub Branch.

L-R RSL Home Hill Sub Branch President Richard Kelly, Ethan Pengelly, Sophie Robertson and Deputy District President for RSL North Queensland and Deputy President for the RSL Thuringowa Sub Branch Rocky Hema

A Decade of Delicious Indian Dishes – Cava Indian Restaurant’s Closure

After a decade, the much-loved Cava Indian Restaurant will close its Queen Street doors on Sunday 23 June. Their closure comes as a surprise to the region, with hundreds of locals taking to Facebook to share their saddened reactions and messages of support.

Jyoti Sharma announced her business’ closure on Tuesday 4 June, explaining the decision was not made lightly, and expressing her immense gratitude to the community, and to the customers who became family since 2014.

Devastating the community, Cava’s closure will leave the Burdekin without a specialty Indian restaurant for residents and travel-

lers to enjoy.

The family will be leaving the Burdekin region towards the end of the month and are planning to move interstate to be closer to relatives in Melbourne.

“The community is very sad about the news, we’ve had lots of people just call up, and send lots of messages, everyone is really sad that we’ll be closing our doors,” explained Cava’s owners.

“Thank you so much for all the support, thank you to the locals and the travellers, and we’ll really miss the community and everyone here but it’s time for us to move on.”

Bendigo Bank Warns Customers About Retro Scams

While nineties and naughties fashions are making a resurgence in popular culture, so too are some vintage scamming techniques, says Bendigo Bank. As we approach tax season, the Bank is alerting customers about a trend of scammers targeting customers asking recipients to open an attached HTML file to view important changes or to electronically sign a document.

“At this time of year, pre-tax time purchases are on the increase and email traffic peaks, so for criminals, the conditions are perfect for phishing,” said Head of Customer Protection, Jason Gordon.

“Phishing has been around since the mid-90s, and people have been warned about not opening suspicious attachments for many years. But attackers are continuously reinventing themselves,” Mr Gordon said.

“What’s new about these attacks is that they’re now using things like customisation, impersonation tactics and what are now viewed as uncommon file attachments, like HTML, to bypass spam filters and catch you in a time of peak activity,” he said.

A raft of recent scam reports to the Bank show emails malicious HTML attachments and Bendigo Bank images and branding, similar to other impersonation scams the Bank has previously warned customer about.

When clicked, the HTML file may open a fake bank log in webpage or form, from which the scammer can harvest personal and secure information to access devices remotely, harvest pins and logins, or even to gain trust of the victim.

link or attachment you are sent as suspicious,” Mr Gordon said.

“Bendigo Bank will never send you a HTML file. Bendigo Bank will never ask you to login to Internet Banking via a link sent in an email,” he said.

“If you have received a suspicious email, please forward it to phishing@bendigoadelaide.com.au for investigation.”

Mr Gordon’s advice to customers who may have fallen victim to a bank impersonation scam is to visit www.bendigobank.com.au/security immediately to report it and get support.

“Scammers will act quickly to transfer your funds. Bendigo Bank attempts to recover funds lost to scams wherever possible, but it is extremely difficult to recover money that has been transferred to scammers,” Mr Gordon said.

HOW TO STOP SCAMMERS:

• STOP – Don’t give money or personal information to anyone if unsure.

Scammers will offer to help you or ask you to verify who you are. They will pretend to be from organisations you know and trust like Services Australia, police, government, or a fraud service.

• THINK – Ask yourself could the mes sage or call be fake?

Community Grant Program

Never click a link in a message. Only con tact us, businesses or government using contact information from their official website or through their secure apps. If you’re not sure, say no, hang up or delete.

When you partner with us, good things happen.

• PROTECT – Act quickly if something feels wrong.

“Do not click the link or open files in these emails. It’s important to treat any

Applications close 12th April 2024.

Your organisation gets sponsorship, and your banking helps support the community.

If you notice unusual activity or if a scammer gets your money or informa tion, visit www.bendigobank.com.au/se curity to report it and get support.

Head of Customer Protection, Jason Gordon. Photo supplied

Construction begins on Burdekin Be-Active Trail at Alva

Only a Few Days Left to Snap and Win in the Burdekin’s Bingo Adventure

WHAT’S IN THE WORKS

AYR CBD FOUNTAIN

Only a Few Days Left the Burdekin’s Bingo

Burdekin Shire Council is excited to announce that construction of the highly anticipated Burdekin Be-Active Trail at Alva has commenced.

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.

Burdekin Shire

The construction of a 2.0m wide concrete pathway in the Town of Alva will extend from the BBQ shelter in Alva Park for 500 metres before eventually connecting with the car parking area on Causeway Road beach access.

The Be-Active Trail networks in the Shire have been expanded in recent years with Stage 4 of the Home Hill Be-Active Trail completed in the current budget.

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

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.

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.

Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort said Council focuses on connecting the Be-Active Trails to existing footpath infrastructure to maximise the opportunity for safe exercise.

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

but also enhance the walking network along the coastline, making it more enjoyable for everyone.

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

“The Burdekin Be-Active Trail spans across the entire Burdekin region and is designed to encourage outdoor activities and provide a picturesque route for walking, running, and other forms of exercise.

that encourage physical activity while also fostering a sense of community. I look forward to seeing locals and visitors alike take advantage of this wonderful new amenity.”

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

WHAT’S IN THE WORK S

The Ayr CBD fountain project is progressing well. The surrounding pavers and kerbs have been removed and are being replaced with coloured concrete to rejuvenate the local landmark. The works involve a refresh of the pedestrian crossing area whilst incorporating some new aesthetic features to finalise the upgrade.

Barratta Road

BROLGA PARK, GIRU

The $190,000 Council funded project will complement the existing pathway network which extends from the Caravan Park to Alva Park providing exercise and social opportunities like similar Be-Active Trails in the towns of Ayr and Home Hill.

Here’s how to play:

“The commencement of the Burdekin Be-Active Trail at Alva marks a significant step forward in Council’s efforts to promote healthy, active lifestyles within our community,” Cr Dalle Cort said.

“The concrete paths ensure durability and accessibility, catering to individuals of all ages and abilities.

Burdekin Shire

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

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

“This new walking path will not only provide a safe and accessible route for exercise

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. Time is running out,

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 Bingo Competition.

“Council also invests money into the annual footpath replacement program to ensure the existing footpath networks are safe and fit for purpose

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.

“The Burdekin Be-Active Trail is a prime example of how we can create spaces

The project, which is expected to be completed by the end of July reflects Council’s commitment to enhancing public amenities and promoting a healthy, active lifestyle for all. The trail will serve as a valuable addition to the region’s recreational facilities, supporting the community’s physical and mental wellbeing whilst providing a safe walking network.

For further information about the Burdekin Be-Active Trail or other community initiatives, please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4783 9800.

Works to construct a sealed parking area to serve the public conveniences on Invicta Road have been completed prior to the crushing season. A concrete footpath has also been constructed to improve accessibility between the parking area and the public conveniences. Line marking will be completed in due course once the asphalt has time to bleach.

LIONS PARK, HOME HILL

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.

Home Hill Furniture Upgrades

Works to construct a bitumen parking area adjacent to the amenities on Milburn Road are almost complete. The widened area is scheduled to be asphalted this Friday 14 June and will be combined with a full asphalt overlay from the intersection of Mill Lane to the Bruce Highway on Milburn Road. An accessible concrete footpath will also be constructed between the parking area and the public conveniences. The Milburn Road and Mill Lane intersection will be impacted this week whilst pavement repairs and asphalting works are completed.

Upgrades Business District has recently placement of ten

“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.

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

“The 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.

Ayr Industrial Estate Expansion

of street

Here’s how to

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.

GROPER CREEK

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.

benches, litter bins. combinations as part of the initiative and will completion of the process. These planter boxes and commitment businesses, a the Council. Estate Expansion Estate expansion completed its phase. Sand Macro Algae has commenced In the 2023/24 budget, the Council million to cover construction,

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

• Pick up your ‘Think Outside Bingo Card’ from either the Ayr or Home Hill Visitor Information Centres, or download card to or using the #visitburdekin tag @visitburdekin. • 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.

Maritime Safety Queensland have awarded Australian Marine and Civil (AMC) the contract to resurface the downstream Boat Ramp at Groper Creek. The job is programmed for late June with time onsite estimated around 3 weeks. The downstream boat ramp will be closed for the duration of the works.

time or part-time work arrangements

providing executive support for the Chief

BURDEKIN SHIRE COUNCIL

Arch Dunn Memorial Park

Alva welcome sign

Groper Creek Downstream Boat Ramp

Councillor Column

With Councillor Fina Vasta

Welcome to my second newspaper column.

I am very excited about the possibility of there being a Water Festival later in the year. Thank you to the dedicated locals who attended the meetings to help get the festival going. To the dedicated people who put their hands up to be on the committee, thank you. It is great to see so many people wanting the festival to go ahead so, stay turned for an update and fingers crossed we will see a Water Festival. I attended the Burdekin Theatre on Friday night and saw the Dreams – The Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Tribute Show. What an amazing show. It was a full house, and it is great to see so many people in the community attend such a great show. Hats off to the Theatre staff and management for having the production in Ayr for the locals to attend. It was a great night out. There is a lot of great shows coming up so check out the selection on the event list on

the Burdekin Theatre website.

Today is the day for the Biggest Morning Tea which is being organised by the Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre. I will be attending the morning tea event which is being held at The Catholic Parish Hall Edward Street Ayr feel free to drop in for a cuppa it commences at 10am until 12pm It is a great morning to help raise funds to support those impacted by cancer. If you would like to donate to this worthy cause, please feel free to drop into the Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre on 40 Chippendale Street Ayr. All donations greatly appreciated.

The Centre does great things for the community with only a hand full of staff and volunteers. Anytime you need hope or support of any kind please feel free to approach the friendly staff for help. They have a variety of services and information brochures available.

With Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort

Did you know Burdekin Shire Council offers community message boards to help promote local events and important information.

As part of the Burdekin Shire Council’s commitment to supporting a broad range of community events, advertising on the Community Event Board can be utilised by community and not-for-profit groups conducting events in the Burdekin Shire.

Your organistion will need to complete the Community Event Sign Application Form found on Council’s website and return it to the Community Development team.

Applications for the use of display space on the Community Events Sign will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

There are two types of boards available:

Community Events Sign: Located in Plantation Park, Ayr, this sign is for community and non-profit events. Groups can apply to display their event details, with Burdekin Shire Council handling installation and storage.

Permanent Electronic Message Boards: Located in Home Hill and Giru, these boards display a range of messages, including emergency information, council notices, and community event promotions.

To post a message, you can submit an application to Council, ensuring your event or notice reaches a broad audience. This service is a great way to stay connected and informed about what’s happening in your area. To view more information you can visit Council’s website and head to the ‘Community Message Boards’ page.

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?

Emergency Relief Program

BCA provides financial and material assistance for adults experiencing personal, family, relationship and/or financial issues. The service assists adults and children with basic needs in times of financial hardship through the provision of vouchers, prepaid cards/vouchers, chemist or transport vouchers, payment of third-party accounts, or direct material assistance such as food parcels. A Centrelink Income Statement is required unless you are affected by domestic and family violence and not receiving a Centrelink payment.

BCA partners with Coles Ayr and SecondBite to provide people in need with access to nutritious food free of charge.  The service is available from the Support Centre, 130 Queen St, Ayr, Monday to Friday from 9am until stock is gone daily.

Burdekin Community Association also very gratefully accept donations of vegetables and non-perishable food for their Community Pantry. The food is given to Burdekin community members in need from their Support Centre at 130 Queen Street Ayr, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.

Applications Open For Mental Health Community Projects

Applications have opened for Australia Post’s 2024 Community Grants program, which funds community-led, local projects across Australia.

Eligible not-for-profit groups can apply for grants of up to $10,000 to support projects which have the primary purpose of improving mental health and wellbeing in local communities.

Last year’s program saw 72 projects awarded funding across the country, totalling over $500,000, with half of the successful applications awarded in rural and remote locations.

“The wide range of organisations and projects that received grants last year demonstrated the need to support projects that help people connect to improve mental health and wellbeing,” said Australia Post General Manager, Community and Stakeholder Engagement, Nicky Tracey.

“Each year there is a great diversity of mental health support projects across our Community Grants applications.

“From groups that keep elderly Austra-

lians connected, to supporting workers with mental health first aid training and even surf therapy, we encourage applications from all local communities.

“We know that when we connect, we feel better, which is why projects supported by Australia Post share a common thread and a commitment to improving mental health and wellbeing through the power of connection.

“Since 2013, more than 800 projects have been awarded a Community Grant from Australia Post, and we are proud to continue our support of these often-unsung heroes of our communities.”

Organisations interested in applying are encouraged to review the Community Grant guidelines and apply at https://auspost.com.au/about-us/supporting-communities/grants/community-grants-program.

Eligible community organisations are able to apply until 11.59pm on July 1, 2024.

Successful applicants will be notified in September 2024.

A VISIONARY LEGACY

Celebrating its 27th birthday in the Burdekin region, Optique Eyes stands as a business operating with a centralised focus on serving the community with “exceptional eye care and exquisite eyewear”.

Established in 1997 by Helene Holmes, the Queen Street optometrist has withstood the changing tides of business for almost three decades. Helene established Optique Eyes after moving to the Burdekin to purchase an existing practice to seize an entrepreneurial opportunity. In 2018, the business relocated, and has since transformed the space into the elevated business we see today sitting pretty at number 150 on the ever-bustling Queen Street.

Over the years, Helene and her staff have prided themselves immensely on their dedication to providing their patients with the highest levels of customer ser-

vice to support them with their eyecare needs. Whilst doing so, Optique Eyes holds an extensive collection of ranges to ensure all their patients see well and are forever stylish, and in keeping that promise, the business is currently running a spectacular sunglass sale!

Extending far beyond optics, the business has held prominent roles in the community, from sponsoring sporting teams to sponsoring the Helene Holmes Optique Eyes Award for Excellence as awarded to a graduate student at the Burdekin Christian College.

The team are extremely experienced, and Helene herself has worked alongside eye specialists in Townsville to elevate her skillset to provide the best possible outcome for her patients’ visual needs.

Helene and her experienced team invite you to visit their store, and look forward to seeing you soon.

Redesigned Mental Health Services Help Community Members Access More Timely Care

Burdekin Community Association (BCA) has been announced by Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) as one of 17 providers that will deliver the redesigned Mental Health Stepped Care service model in North Queensland from July 1, 2024.

As defined by the Department of Health and Aged Care, stepped care is an evidence-based, staged approach to delivering primary mental health care that supports individuals with care tailored to meet their needs.

Stepped care recognises there is a spectrum of needs, and therefore there needs to be a spectrum of services.

Following a review of the North Queensland Mental Health Stepped Care services in 2022, NQPHN partnered with service users, service providers, and GPs to undertake a community consultation and codesign process to update the current stepped care model and improve access, integration, and transitions of care.

The redesigned model includes service offerings, funded by NQPHN, that will ensure community members across the greater Cairns, Townsville, and Mackay regions, including rural areas, have more timely access to mental health care and coordinated support when they need it most.

NQPHN Chief Executive Officer Sean Rooney said the redesigned model would provide more cohesive, person-centred, culturally safe support from when a person first asks for help and throughout their time of accessing the range of services available.

“We recognise that mental health is one of the biggest health issues facing our com-

munity,” Mr Rooney said.

“These redesigned service offerings represent a significant change in NQPHN’s Mental Health Stepped Care model.

“We acknowledge that there is much to do to implement these important service changes and our teams are proactively working with current stepped care service providers to ensure a smooth transition of services.”

Mr Rooney said the existing stepped care model would remain in place until 30 June 2024.

“Providers can continue to make referrals until that time, and current and new service users will also be able to access services until then,” he said.

“Service users will continue to be supported during the transition to ensure they receive continuity of care.

“Further information about the new services will be provided in due course, however, it’s important for people to know that from 1 July, the Connect to Wellbeing intake and assessment service will transition to the existing Head to Health Phone Service.

“Referrals sent to Connect to Wellbeing after this date will be redirected to the Head to Health Phone Service during the transition.”

Following consultation and codesign, NQPHN undertook a two-stage tender process to identify service providers to deliver the redesigned model and service offerings.

Contact BCA on 07 4783 3744 for more information.

Mental Health Stepped Care service providers gather at the first meeting to discuss the redesigned model and service offerings. Photo supplied

Dedicated to Growth & Support for Queensland Sugarcane Farmers

Integrating QCAR and ACFA: Combining our strengths to invigorate the sugarcane industry.

Statewide Focus: Renaming to Queensland Cane, Agriculture & Renewables, reflecting our expanded scope.

State Representation: Establishing 5 district committees across Queensland.

Elevating Your Voice: Representing your concerns to regulatory bodies, government agencies, and stakeholders.

Progressive Collaboration: Partnering with likeminded organisations for continuous innovation.

Herbert Office: With Lawrence and Anna Di Bella driving membership and support.

Audits Assistance: Helping members across districts with DES audits.

Cane Supply Agreements: Negotiations across districts.

Mackay Growth: Establishing an office and hiring a very experienced Central Queensland District Manager.

Member Support: Advocating for harvest grouping applications, siding access, and infrastructure upgrades.

Engaging with Millers and Innovators: Partnering with companies like JetZero for sustainable projects.

Cost Management: Collaborating with agronomy businesses for input cost procurement programs.

Government Submissions: Writing and participating in hearings on critical matters.

Nutrient Management Plans: Providing comprehensive plans and aftercare to all members through Lawrence Di Bella.

Research Proposal Successful BPS To Join Soil CRC Research Team

Griffith University’s Dr Yunying Fang has successfully progressed with a research proposal regarding the Soil CRC’s Round 24-1.

The Soil CRC (CRC for High Performance Soil) works to connect scientists with farmers to uncover practical solutions for Australia’s underperforming soil. The organization aims to enable farmers to increase their overall productivity and profitability levels through providing them with knowledge and tools to improve the performance of their soils.

The success of Dr Fang of Griffith University’s Australian Rivers Institute will have her leading a new project titled Glasshouse and field evaluation of organic-based nitrogen fertilizers for crop production and soil health, with over $800,000 in funding on a 2-and-a-half-year timeline.

“The outcomes of this project will be organic-based slow-release urea fertilisers, recommendations of usage and placement in farming systems, which will help co-deliver agronomic and economic benefits and ecological sustainability in farming systems,” Dr Fang said.

Joining Dr Fang’s research team will be Burdekin Productivity Services (BPS), the Burdekin based organisation working with growers to address productivity,

profitability and sustainability in sugar cane systems. Along with BPS, Charles Sturt University, Birchip Cropping Group (BCG), and Central West farming Systems will also hold roles in the project’s research and development.

Urea fertilisers work to improve the nutritional composition of sugarcane silage and trials have been undertaken in Brazil to compare the fermentative characteristics of the addition of protected or conventional urea to sugarcane silage to evaluate its nutritional value.

Dr Fang has been celebrated for the success of her research proposal and the overall benefits her project will offer to farmers to help them in meeting the nutritional needs of their sugar cane crop.

Queensland Soil-Scanning Innovation A Potential World First

Groundbreaking automation for a soil-scanning process developed at the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ Central Queensland Smart Cropping Centre could be vital to the future of successful broadacre cropping planning.

Electro-magnetic survey scanning has long been used to identify variability in soils, including assessment of salinity, water and clay content.

The process has usually involved a scanning sled being dragged behind an all-terrain vehicle.

However, in a possible world-first, the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries team at the Smart Cropping Centre has developed an automated scanning process.

The innovation has the potential to save hundreds of hours on-farm, freeing farmers, staff and resources for other tasks. The system they have developed brought together SwarmRobot Sunny and an ElectroMagnetic (EM) 38 Survey Unit and analysis service provided by Data Farming, two of Queensland’s stand-out AgTech and Innovation companies.

“The impact of this innovation for farmers to better manage drought conditions and overall farm agronomy is huge,” Queensland Smart Cropping Centre senior innovation broker Alicia Dunbar said.

“We can see this becoming a standard add-on to autonomous robots such as SwarmBots that are continually building hyper-accurate soil and moisture maps in real time.

“These units offer a non-invasive, efficient and precise means of assessing and monitoring soil properties and we’re excited to work with industry to make this a widespread tool for producers.

“The technology supports our research and production systems including soil salinity assessment, soil texture and structure analysis, soil moisture content, mapping soil depth and guiding our soil sampling efforts.

“The Smart Cropping Centre in Emerald is producing real-world results, propelling our research capabilities to better manage the uncertainties of the future in broadacre cropping that will help our famers to be more productive and more profitable.”

POSITIONS VACANT SEEKING FRIENDSHIP

and advice across 8 locations in North West NSW and Queensland.

The primary purpose of this role is to undertake general warehousing duties including receiving, storing and delivering agricultural products to customers. The incumbent will have specific responsibility for the maintenance of the yards, shop and warehouse areas.

Ideal applicants will possess the following:

• Experience in customer service role

• Effective time management skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and in a team

• High standard of personal presentation

• Ability to manually handle stock up to 30kg safely

• Valid Drivers licence Class C

• LF Forklift Licence (or willingness to obtain)

For further information please contact

• Branch Manager - Barry Braden 0418 632 109

• Employee Relations and Safety Team - Elaine Alker 0439 374 400

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DEATH NOTICES

Brian James RODERICK

Late of Ayr

Beloved Husband of Beverley

Treasured Father & Father-In-Law of Raylee & Darren, Kelvin & Tracey, and Tracey & Kevin.

Adored Grandad to Brendan, Wade, Stephen, Jemma, Bradley, Kayleb, Josh, and Great Grandad to Jaxon, Odin, Connor, Sadie, Skyla, Eliana, Nelly and bub.

Dearly missed Brother, Brother-In-Law, Cousin, Uncle & Mate to many.  Following Brian’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.

~ Forever In Our Hearts ~

20 Social Life

EVENTGUIDE

SATURDAY 15 JUNE

Perform Studios presents Rise Saturday from 2pm and 7.30pm Perform Music presents their annual showcase concert - RISE!

Burdekin Theatre

WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE

Home Hill Community Meeting

Wednesday, from 9am

Residents of Home Hill, particularly new residents and over 60s, are invited for a chat and cuppa to meet Labor Candidate for Burdekin Anne Baker. Raise your concerns and share your views, ideas and hopes for the community. Morning tea supplied. Home Hill Community Sports Club

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

TUESDAY 16 JULY

Beginners Resin Art Class

Tuesday from 6.30pm

Learn the art of resin with our fun and hands-on Beginners Resin Art Class/ Workshop—perfect for unleashing your creativity and creating stunning pieces.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced artist, our talented instructors will guide you through the entire process, from preparing your board to mixing and pouring the resin. You’ll learn various techniques, including colour blending, creating stunning effects, and adding texture to your artwork.

This is not just a class, it’s an experience! Immerse yourself in the magical world of resin art and unleash your inner artist.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your artistic horizons and create breathtaking masterpieces! Limited spots available,

so book your place today!

Malpass Hotel, Home Hill

WEDNESDAY 14 AUGUST

Morning Melodies: A Farewell 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 sell-out 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

MONDAY 2 SEPTEMBER

Burdekin Art Society Art Exhibition

Monday to Saturday, 8am to 5pm

The Burdekin Art Society Annual Exhibition attracts lovers of fine art from near and far. Being a week long exhibition allows people from other areas an opportunity to see this very popular event and draws entries from all over the state and further afield.

The longevity of the event attests to the quality and popularity that the entrants and viewers alike enjoy.

Burdekin Theatre

SATURDAY 7

SEPTEMBER

The Visitors Saturday, 7:30pm

On a sweltering day in January 1788, seven clan leaders gather on a sandstone escarpment overlooking the harbour. The attendees, six of them Elders and one new initiate, catchup, laugh together, share a meal and compare notes. But beyond the friendly banter, protocols, and hospitality, a momentous decision is waiting to be made. A mysterious fleet of giant nawi is amassing in the harbour and as they creep closer, these seven representatives must choose unanimously: whether to send these strangers on their way or welcome them?

TICKET PRICES

Adult $40.00

Concession $38.00

Friends of the Theatre $35.00

Youth under 30 $35.00

Burdekin Theatre

SATURDAY 14

SEPTEMBER

Giru Show

Saturday, from 12pm to 6pm

The annual Giru Show highlights the community’s talent with a variety of exhibits and stalls. From vintage machinery displays and live entertainment to games suitable for every child, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The Giru Show have recently added games to the schedule for all ages to take part in. The local bands will provide entertainment throughout the day.

Brolga Park, Giru

WEDNESDAY 2

OCTOBER

Morning Melodies: Livvy and Pete Thursday from 11am Helpmann award winner Michael Griffiths and acclaimed cabaret darling Amelia Ryan celebrate the songbooks of Aussie icons Olivia Newton-John and Peter Allen.

From their humble small-town beginnings to world domination in sequins and jumpsuits, revisit all of their sing-a-long classic from Rio to Tenterfield, all the way to Xanadu and beyond. As camp as maracas and tender as Pete’s gift to Livvy “I Honestly Love You”, there promises to be rollerskates, T-Birds, Pink Ladies, 80s jazzercise and an Oscar winning song to boot! Livvy & Pete made its debut in 2016 at the Ballarat Cabaret Festival, and Adelaide’s Feast Festival. Since then it has delighted audiences at The Adelaide Fringe Festival (Garden of Unearthly Delights), The Hobart Spiegeltent, The Wollongong Spiegeltent, Vivaldi’s Canberra, Slide Sydney, Adelaide Fringe Roadshow, and the Brisbane Cabaret Festival.  Burdekin Theatre

FRIDAY

11 OCTOBER

Grinspoon ‘whatever, whenever, wherever’ Australian Tour 2024 Friday, from 7.30pm Grinspoon’s 8th studio album titled ‘whatever, whatever’ will arrive on August 9. It’s an album of ferocity; an injection of adrenaline that marks a period of rejuvenation and a new peak for the band, who’ve spent recent years touring nationwide celebrating their untouchable seven album-strong discography and legacy to date.

The band have also announced they’re heading out on an extensive 45 date ‘whatever, whenever, wherever’ tour across the country.

Burdekin Memorial Hall

The Japanese Film Festival

The Japanese Film Festival Online 2024 will brighten our television screens across Australia for another year from Wednesday 5 June until Wednesday 3 July.

The program for 2024 will showcase a dynamic collection of cinema and television released over the past 70 years as presented by the Japan Foundation. The festival celebrates the breadth and diversity of Japanese storytelling, serving as a cultural bridge connecting global fans of Japanese cinema.

The 2024 program will host a diverse selection of 23 films, 2 TV dramas spanning over 20 episodes each, and 4 selected horror shorts for audiences to enjoy. The curation covers a broad spectrum of themes and narratives, including

LGBTQIA+ stories, intricate family dramas, and exhilarating adaptations of beloved Japanese manga.

To watch and indulge in all things Japanese cinema, those interested can sign up to watch the free streaming on the Japanese Film Festival Online 2024 website.

What: The Japanese Film Festival Online 2024.

When: Wednesday 5 June – Wednesday 3 July.

Where: Online / Televisions across Australia.

More Information: JFF Online 2024The Japanese Film Festival Australia

A Spring Fling Incoming

The Burdekin Football Club is set to host their annual Ladies Day on Saturday 17 August and 2024 will showcase the best fashionable florals yet. Spring Fling; a theme of vibrancy, a theme of florals, and a theme of fun. Subtly drawing from the fashions of 2024’s Met Gala, the Burdekin Football Club will liven up Beach Road’s International Park from 3:30pm with Spring colours and fabulous florals.

The evening will provide a smorgasbord of raffles, lucky door prizes, and of course

the infamous player jersey and profile auctions to add both excitement and a touch of competitiveness to the event. Each ticket entails a 6-hour drinks package running from 4pm to 10pm, as well as a complimentary cup on arrival. With the delicious catering of Creative Platters and Fusion Catering also on offer, you’re sure to be dancing the night away with the talents of Tammy Moxon staged later in the night. Tickets to the event went on sale to the public on Friday 7 June, and can be purchased from the Burdekin Football Club.

WEEKLYTVGUIDE

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. 2.00 Miniseries: The Cry. 3.00 Love On The Spectrum. 3.55 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 4.45 Grand Designs NZ. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Silent Witness. (M) 9.30 Gruen. 10.10 Hard Quiz. (PG) 10.35 Austin. (PG) 11.05 News. 11.20 Grand Designs NZ. 12.10 Love Your Garden. 1.45 Rage. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage.

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. 12.00 News. 12.30 In The Room. (M) 1.25 Father Brown. (PG) 2.15 Gruen. 2.55 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 3.30 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. (PG) 4.30 Restoration Australia. 5.30 Landline. 6.00 Australian Story. 6.30 Back Roads: Leeton, NSW. 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Father Brown. (PG) 8.15 Midsomer Murders. (M) 9.45 A Life In Ten Pictures: Elizabeth Taylor. (M) 10.40 MOVIE: Whitney. (2018) (M) 12.35 Rage. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.25 Gardening Aust. 2.25 The Secret History Of The British Garden. 3.25 Simply Nigella. 3.55 Secrets Of The Museum. 4.45 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 5.10 Grand Designs. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 News. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Austin. 8.30 Ladies In Black. 9.20 The Split. 10.20 Shetland. 11.20 Annika. 12.10 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. 12.55 Rage Vault. 3.00 Classic Countdown. 4.00 Landline. 4.30 Art Works. 5.00 Insiders.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Midsomer Murders. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Love On The Spectrum. 3.55 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 4.40 Grand Designs NZ. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Stuff The British Stole. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. 9.35 Monday’s Experts. 10.05 Gruen. 10.40 News. 10.55 The Business. 11.15 Planet America. 11.45 Following The Drug Money. 12.15 Grand Designs NZ. 1.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 1.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Miniseries: Ridley Road. 2.00 Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. 4.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 4.45 Grand Designs NZ. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Tony Armstrong’s ExtraOrdinary Things. 9.00 Secret Science. 9.30 The Art Of... 10.05 Brush With Fame. 10.35 News. 10.50 The Business. 11.05 Four Corners. 11.50 Monday’s Experts. 12.25 Media Watch. 12.40 Grand Designs NZ. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.35 Media Watch. 2.00 Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. 4.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 4.45 Grand Designs NZ. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Gruen. 9.05 Austin. 9.35 Spicks And Specks. 10.10 Planet America. 10.40 News. 10.55 The Business. 11.10 Wreck. 12.50 Grand Designs NZ. 1.35 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 2.20 Rage. 3.20 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Landline. 5.00 Art Works. 5.30 7.30.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Secret Science. 1.30 The Greek Islands With Julia Bradbury. 1.55 Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. 4.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 4.45 Grand Designs NZ. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Restoration Australia. 9.00 Grand Designs. 9.50 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. 10.50 News. 11.05 The Business. 11.20 The Art Of... 11.50 Talking Heads. 12.35 Grand Designs NZ. 1.20 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. 2.30 Mastermind Aust. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Such Was Life. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Abandoned Railways From Above. 8.25 Secrets Of The Lost Liners. 9.15 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. 10.05 SBS News. 10.35 World On Fire. 11.35 Shadow Lines. 1.15 Shadow Lines. 2.55 Shadow Lines. 3.45 Peer To Peer. 4.45 Destination Flavour. 4.55 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 2.55 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 3.50 Vesuvius With Bettany Hughes. 5.35 Cheating Hitler: Surviving The Holocaust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Jersey And Guernsey. 8.25 Portillo In The Pyrenees. 9.20 Scotland: Escape To The Wilderness. 10.15 Greenland: Survival At The Edge. 11.10 Paris Paris. 11.40 Paris Paris. 12.10 Face To Face. 2.05 The Witnesses. 4.00 Peer To Peer. 4.30 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Sports Woman. 3.30 Such Was Life. 3.40 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 4.35 French Castles: Defying The Nazis. 5.35 Cheating Hitler: Surviving The Holocaust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Lost World Of Angkor Wat. 9.20 Royal Autopsy. 10.20 South Korea With Alexander Armstrong. 11.10 MOVIE: Watandar, My Countryman. (2022) 12.25 The Great Fire Of London. 3.10 How To Get Fit Fast. 4.05 Peer To Peer. 4.35 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 No Body Recovered. 2.55 Mastermind Aust. 3.25 Such Was Life. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Stories Of Power. 4.10 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures. 8.30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. 9.20 24 Hours In Emergency. 10.15 SBS News. 10.45 Of Money And Blood. 11.40 Of Money And Blood. 12.45 Sisi. 1.45 Sisi. 2.40 Vaccine: The Inside Story. 4.20 Peer To Peer. 4.50 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 A Shot In A Starry Night: Van Gogh Case. 3.00 Living Black. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Stories Of Power. 4.15 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS News. 10.30 Living Black. 11.15 Unbroken. 12.05 Unbroken. 12.55 Miniseries: The Night Logan Woke Up. 4.10 Peer To Peer. 4.35 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 10.10 Great Canal Journeys. 11.05 Icons. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.30 Such Was Life. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Stories Of Power. 4.15 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Hunt For Truth: Tasmanian Tiger. 8.30 Fly With Me. 9.30 This Town. 10.40 SBS News. 11.10 Don’t Leave Me. 1.15 UFOs. 1.55 UFOs. 2.35 UFOs. 3.45 Peer To Peer. 4.45 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Inside Aldi. 2.50 Mastermind Aust. 3.20 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 3.25 The Cook Up. 3.55 Scotland: Rome’s Final Frontier. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30

Guillaume’s French Atlantic. 8.30 The Hospital: In The Deep End. 9.35 The Responder. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Son Of. 12.40 War Of The Worlds. 2.25 Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11. 3.20 9/11: The Pentagon. 4.10 Peer To Peer. 4.40 Bamay. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: No One Would Tell. (2018) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 7.20 Football. AFL. Round 14. Brisbane Lions v St Kilda. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. 11.15 Armchair Experts. (M) 12.00 Boy To Man. (PG) 1.00 Australia’s Amazing Homes. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 1. Pre-Race and Race 11. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 News. 7.00 Border Security. 7.30 MOVIE: The Lost World: Jurassic Park. (1997) 10.15 MOVIE: Predator. (1987) 12.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 1. Highlights. 1.30 Travel Oz. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Tales Of Aluna. 5.00 House Of Wellness.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 2. Pre-Race and Race 12. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 News. 7.00 Dream Home. 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.45 The Latest: Seven News. 10.15 Code 1: Minute By Minute. 11.15 Born To Kill? 12.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 2. Highlights. 1.15 Lipstick Jungle. 2.30 Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Surveillance Oz. 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Dream Home. (PG) 9.10 9-1-1. (M) 10.10 S.W.A.T. (M) 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Police Custody USA. (M) 12.40 The Event. (M) 1.35 Business Builders. 2.30 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Surveillance Oz. 2.15 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Dream Home. (PG) 9.00 The Good Doctor. (M) 10.00 Ambulance: Code Red. (M) 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 The Real Manhunter. (M) 12.30 The Disappearance. (M) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Border Security: Int. 2.00 Surveillance Oz. 2.15 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) 8.30 The Front Bar. (M) 9.30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PG) 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Talking Footy. 12.00 Dracula. (MA15+) 1.00 Travel Oz. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Girl In The Bunker. (2018) 2.00 Business Builders. 2.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 8.00 Home And Away. 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) 11.10 HMP Styal: Women Behind Bars. (MA15+) 12.25 The Goldbergs. (PG) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.00 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 5. Heats. 1.30 Mr Mayor. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 15. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Brisbane Broncos. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.40 MOVIE: Point Break. (2015) (M) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.35 Pointless. (PG) 2.30 Destination WA. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Postcards. (PG) 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Skippy.

6.00 Getaway. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 11.00 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 6. Heats. 1.00 Surfing Australia TV. 1.30 Business Drive. 2.00 The Pet Rescuers. 2.30 Mega Zoo. 3.30 The Lap. 4.30 Dogs 4 Life. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 6. Finals. 9.30 To Be Advised. 2.00 The Incredible Journey. (PG) 2.30 Getaway. (PG) 3.00 TV Shop. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 1.00 Great Australian Detour Snow. 1.30 Dogs 4 Life. 2.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 15. Newcastle Knights v Penrith Panthers. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Travel Guides. 8.00 60 Minutes. 9.00 To Be Advised. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 The First 48. 11.25 Transplant. 12.15 The Brokenwood Mysteries. 2.10 The Lap. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 Drive TV. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Love Road. (2023) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 To Be Advised. 10.00 100% Footy. (M) 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 La Brea. (M) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.10 Pointless. (PG) 2.05 Hello SA. (PG) 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PG) 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.20 My Way. 1.30 Getaway. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Paramedics. (M) 8.30 Under Investigation. (M) 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG) 11.50 Chicago Med. 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.35 Pointless. 2.30 Business Drive. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Going In Style. (2017) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (M) 8.30 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PG) 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 See No Evil. (M) 11.50 The

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Paramedics. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Rugby League. Under-19s State of Origin. New South Wales v Queensland. 9.45 Under 19s State Of Origin Post-Match. 10.00 Gaze The First Family Of Australian Basketball. 12.00 The First 48. 12.50 Tipping

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Neighbours. 8.30 Bold. 9.00 Dr Phil. 10.00 GCBC. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.10 Judge Judy. 1.40 MasterChef Aust. 3.00 GCBC. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 MasterChef Aust. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.40 Lloyd Langford: Current Mood. 11.05 10’s Late News. 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. 7.00 The Talk. 8.00 Neighbours. 8.30 Bold. 9.00 Dr Phil. 10.00 GCBC. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.20 Judge Judy. 1.50 MasterChef Aust. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Deal Or

7.35pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

8.00 Hard Quiz Kids. (PG, R)

8.35 Operation Ouch! (PG, R)

9.00 Officially Amazing. (PG, R)

9.35 Dragon Ball Super. (PG, R)

9.50 Supernatural Academy. (PG, R)

10.15 The PM’s Daughter. (R)

7.30pm Hard Quiz Kids.

7.55 The Crystal Maze. (R) 8.45 All-Round Champion. (PG, R)

9.35 Movie: Pokémon Detective Pikachu. (2019) (PG, R) Justice Smith, Ryan Reynolds, Kathryn Newton. 11.15 Good Game Spawn Point. (R)

12.05am Rage. (PG, R) 1.40 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. (PG, R)

7.30pm Movie: Scoob! (2020) (PG, R) Will Forte, Zac Efron, Mark Wahlberg.

9.05 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)

10.05 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

10.50 Merlin. (PG, R)

11.40 Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake. (R)

1.55am Operation Ouch! (R)

7.35pm The Inbestigators. (R)

7.50 Little Lunch. (R)

8.05 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)

8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. (R)

8.50 Style It Out.

9.20 Back In Time For Dinner. (PG, R)

10.20 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

11.05 Merlin. (PG, R)

11.45 Home: The Story Of Earth. (R)

7.35pm The Inbestigators. (R)

7.50 Little Lunch. (R)

8.05 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)

8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. (R)

8.50 Deadly Mission: Shark. (PG)

9.20 Planet Expedition.

10.10 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

10.55 Merlin. (PG, R)

11.40 Good Game Spawn Point. (R)

6.00pm Bargain Hunt. (PG, R)

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

12.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. (R)

1.00 Auction Squad. (R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

6.00pm Heathrow. (PG, R)

6.30 The Highland Vet. (PG, R)

7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

12.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

5.30pm Escape To The Perfect Town. (PG, R)

6.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

7.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (M, R)

9.00 Endeavour. (M, R)

11.00 Hornby: A Model Empire. (PG)

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

1.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

2.00 Endeavour. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG, R)

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

8.30 Foyle’s War. (M, R)

10.30 Railroad Australia: Racing Steam. (PG, R)

11.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

12.30 Foyle’s War. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG, R)

7.30 Call The Midwife. (M, R)

8.30 A Touch Of Frost. (M, R)

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

11.15 Bargain Hunt. (PG, R)

12.15 Call The Midwife. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown.

7.20 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.50 Movie: Knives Out. (2019) (M, R) Daniel Craig, Ana De Armas.

10.35 Movie: Major League II. (1994) (PG, R)

12.45 American Pickers. (PG, R) 2.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

6.00pm Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 14. Adelaide v Sydney. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.

11.00 Movie: Winchester. (2018) (M, R)

1.05 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 1.30 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: The Mummy. (1999) (M, R) 11.00 Movie: Priest. (2011) (M, R)

1.00 Blokesworld. (PG, R)

1.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG, R)

8.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. (PG, R)

9.30 Appalachian Outlaws. (M)

10.30 Frozen Gold. (PG)

11.30 Mountain Men. (PG) 12.30 American Restoration. (PG, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Outback Truckers. (M, R)

8.30 Kings Of Pain. (M, R)

9.30 Family Guy. (M)

10.30 American Dad! (M)

12.00 American Restoration. (PG, R)

12.30 Duck Dynasty. (PG) 1.30 Billy The Exterminator. (PG, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 5. Finals.

9.45 Movie: Dirty Dancing. (1987) (M, R) Patrick Swayze. 11.45 Movie: Mermaids. (1990) (PG, R) 2.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)

4.15pm Movie: On The Beach. (1959) (PG, R)

7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Semi-final. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match.

9.45 Movie: The Mechanic. (1972) (M, R) Charles Bronson. 11.50 Movie: Aces High. (1976) (M, R) 1.55 Movie: Horrors Of The Black Museum. (1959) (M, R)

3.45pm Movie: The Pride And The Passion. (1957) (PG, R)

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Apollo 13. (1995) (PG, R) Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon. 11.20 Chicago Med. (MA15+, R) 12.20 Ordinary Joe. (M, R) 1.20 Movie: Went The Day Well? (1942) (PG, R)

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

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R)

8.40 Grantchester. (M, R)

9.50 Coroner. (MA15+)

10.50 London Kills. (M, R)

12.00 Footy Classified. (M) 1.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 New Tricks. (M, R)

8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (M, R) 10.40 A Wedding And A Murder. (M)

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

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House.

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)

11.15 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)

6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R)

10.30 Impractical Jokers. (M)

11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

5.30pm Modern Marvels: Toys. (PG, R)

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG)

7.05 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Big Zuu Goes To Mecca. 9.40 Sex Before The Internet. (MA15+)

10.35 Sex Unlimited. (MA15+, R)

11.30 Ten Year Old Tom. (M)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)

6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R) 12.15 FBI. (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. (PG) 7.35 Impossible Engineering. (R) 8.30 Icons Unearthed: The Lord Of The Rings. (PG)

10.20 Biography: KISStory. (M, R) 11.55 Better Things. (MA15+)

1.25 The X-Files. (M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)

6.30 JAG. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

10.20 FBI: International. (M, R) 11.15 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R)

1.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+, 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 FBI. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (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. (MA15+, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 Impractical Jokers. (M, R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)

6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R)

7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.00 The Neighborhood. (PG)

11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 Impractical Jokers. (M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)

6.30 JAG. (PG, R)

7.30 Bull. (M, R)

8.30 NCIS. (M, R)

9.25 FBI. (M, R)

10.20 FBI: International. (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. (M, R) 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R)

10.30 Impractical Jokers. (M)

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

5.25pm Alone Denmark. (M)

6.35 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (PG, R) 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. (M, R)

8.30 MH370: The Lost Flight. (PG, R) 9.30 WWE Legends. (MA15+)

11.05 Hoarders. (M, R)

11.55 Monica And Sex. (M, R)

5.25pm Underground Worlds. (PG, R)

6.20 Forged In Fire. (PG)

7.05 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. (M, R)

9.25 Tiny Beautiful Things. (M) 10.35 The Hospital: In The Deep End. (M, R)

5.25pm Underground Worlds. (PG, R)

6.20 Forged In Fire. (PG, R)

7.05 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Alone. (PG) 9.40 Dark Side Of The Ring: Saving Face – The Brutus. (M) 12.25 Das Boot. (M, R) 7.35pm The Inbestigators. (R) 7.50 Little Lunch. (R)

Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)

8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. (R)

8.50 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. (PG)

9.15 Robot Wars. (R)

10.15 Doctor Who. (PG, R) 11.00 Merlin. (PG, R)

The Inbestigators. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG, R)

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R)

8.45 Judge John Deed. (M, R)

10.45 Law & Order: UK. (M, R)

11.45 Bargain Hunt. (PG, R)

1.00 Judge John Deed. (M, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)

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

8.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. (M, R)

10.30 Live PD: Police Patrol. (M, R) 11.00 Nightwatch. (MA15+)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Full Custom Garage. (PG)

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 Rugby League. Women’s Under-19s State Of Origin. New South Wales v Queensland.

7.30 To Be Advised.

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)

6.30 JAG. (PG, R)

7.30 Bull. (M, R)

8.30 NCIS. (M, R)

9.25 Hawaii Five-0. (M, R)

10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R) 11.15 FBI. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)

6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R)

7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R)

10.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R)

10.30 Impractical Jokers. (M)

11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)

6.30 JAG. (PG, R)

7.30 Bull. (M, R)

8.30 NCIS. (M, R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)

6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R)

7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

5.25pm Underground Worlds. (PG, R)

6.20 Forged In Fire. (PG, R)

7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Movie: Point Break. (1991) (M, R) Keanu Reeves. 10.45 Movie: The New Corporation. (2020) (M) 12.40 Shoresy. (MA15+, R) 1.45 Gaycation. (MA15+, R)

6.20 Forged In Fire. (PG, R)

7.05 Jeopardy!

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. (PG, R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

8.30 Movie: Terminator 2: Judgment Day. (1991) (M, R) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton.

11.20 Movie: Death Wish. (1974) (MA15+, R)

1.25 American Pickers. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Angel Has Fallen. (2019) (MA15+, R)

11.00 See No Evil. (M, R) 12.00 Police Interceptors. (M, R)

1.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R) 1.30 Movie: Now And Forever. (1956) (PG, R)

9.25 NCIS: New Orleans. (M, R)

10.20 48 Hours: The Dexter Killer. (M, R) 11.20 Diagnosis Murder. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 10.30 Impractical Jokers. (M)

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

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

8.30 Lost Gold Of The Aztecs. (PG)

10.10 Roswell: The First Witness. (PG, R) 11.45 Behind Bars: World’s Toughest Prisons. (M, R) 12.45 Dark Side Of The Ring. (MA15+, R)

Across

1 People who prefer to be active at night (5,4)

5 Juicy stone fruits (7)

8 Glitter or shine (7) 10 Toot (4) 11 Salary (4) 13 Condiment (4) 14 Fourth month (5)

15 Lie in the warmth (4)

17 Life-supporting component of air (6)

19 Supply (5)

20 Fat (4)

21 Animal lairs (4)

22 Erupting hot spring (6)

23 Salt water (6)

25 A structure built to support an arch (8)

28 Lucky, if four-leafed (6)

29 Blueprints (coll) (5)

32 Inquisitive (4)

35 Tremendously (7)

36 Bag (4)

39 Without (arch) (4)

40 Evidence of innocence (5)

42 Scanty (6)

45 Often pickled (7)

46 Rich dessert (6)

47 Country on the Iberian peninsula (5)

48 Pinnacle (4)

49 Temporary release (4)

51 Potato-based dumpling (7)

52 Throw (4)

56 Electroshock weapon (5)

57 Tree limb (6)

59 Italian dishes of layered meat, pasta and sauce (8)

60 Tools for gripping (6)

64 Renowned (6)

66 Land measure (imp) (4)

67 South Pacific island (4)

68 Less wet (5)

69 Denoting midpoint (6)

72 Land surrounded by ocean (4)

73 Sifting implement (5)

74 Inland body of water (4)

75 Flat unleavened bread of India (4)

77 Cure (4)

78 Do well (7)

79 Written communications (7)

80 Unit of graphic resolution (9)

Down

2 Popular summer sweet (3,5)

3 Process of mesmerisation (8)

4 Limb (3)

5 Previous (4)

6 Type of fruit (6)

7 Rubber (6)

8 Alcohols (7)

9 Insubordinate (10)

11 Dry or mocking humour (3)

12 Famous scientist (8)

16 Peaceful (6)

18 Mastermind (6)

22 Lawn (5)

24 Donkey (3)

26 Closely integrated (5-4)

27 A hobbit’s third meal of the day (9)

30 Musical instrument (5)

31 Charges (5)

33 Rich business leaders with political influence (9)

34 Alpine singing (9)

37 Title (4)

38 Assistant (4)

41 Wild male pig (4)

42 Hourglass contents (4)

43 Greek letter (5)

44 Serpent (5)

50 Isolation (10)

53 Fertile spot in a desert (5)

54 Flying hero (8)

55 Lured (6)

56 Road making material (3)

58 Radiating part (6)

61 Chinese east coast city (8)

62 Wedlock (8)

63 Experienced fighter (7)

64 Reduce to very low temperature (6)

8 Glitter or shine (7)

4 Limb (3)

5 Previous (4)

6 Type of fruit (6)

7 Rubber (6)

65 Large-headed hammer (6)

8 Alcohols (7)

9 Insubordinate (10)

10 Toot (4)

70 Charged particle (3)

11 Salary (4)

71 Pleads (4)

13 Condiment (4)

14 Fourth month (5)

76 Reverential wonder (3)

15 Lie in the warmth (4)

17 Life-supporting component of air (6)

19 Supply (5)

20 Fat (4)

21 Animal lairs (4)

22 Erupting hot spring (6)

23 Salt water (6)

25 A structure built to support an arch (8)

28 Lucky, if four-leafed (6)

29 Blueprints (coll) (5)

32 Inquisitive (4)

35 Tremendously (7)

36 Bag (4)

39 Without (arch) (4)

40 Evidence of innocence (5)

42 Scanty (6)

45 Often pickled (7)

46 Rich dessert (6)

47 Country on the Iberian peninsula (5)

48 Pinnacle (4)

49 Temporary release (4)

51 Potato-based dumpling (7)

52 Throw (4)

56 Electroshock weapon (5)

57 Tree limb (6)

59 Italian dishes of layered meat, pasta and sauce (8)

60 Tools for gripping (6)

64 Renowned (6)

66 Land measure (imp) (4)

67 South Pacific island (4)

68 Less wet (5)

69 Denoting midpoint (6)

72 Land surrounded by ocean (4)

73 Sifting implement (5)

11 Dry or mocking humour (3)

12 Famous scientist (8)

16 Peaceful (6)

18 Mastermind (6)

22 Lawn (5)

24 Donkey (3)

26 Closely integrated (5-4)

27 A hobbit’s third meal of the day (9)

30 Musical instrument (5)

31 Charges (5)

33 Rich business leaders with political influence (9)

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.

34 Alpine singing (9)

37 Title (4)

38 Assistant (4)

41 Wild male pig (4)

42 Hourglass contents (4)

43 Greek letter (5)

44 Serpent (5)

50 Isolation (10)

53 Fertile spot in a desert (5)

54 Flying hero (8)

55 Lured (6)

56 Road making material (3)

58 Radiating part (6)

61 Chinese east coast city (8)

62 Wedlock (8)

63 Experienced fighter (7)

64 Reduce to very low temperature (6)

65 Large-headed hammer (6)

70 Charged particle (3)

71 Pleads (4)

76 Reverential wonder (3)

codeword

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

word search

wordfill

3 LETTERS

5

SOLUTION

9-letter

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

9 words: Good 14 words: Very good 19 words: Excellent Today’s Aim: No. 230

National D ughnut Day

On Friday 7 June, the Burdekin flocked to Alfie’s Bakery to get their hands on a precious round treat for National Doughnut Day!

Deon Crowdy hand-made over 500 delicious doughnuts to satisfy the cravings of hundreds of locals and visitors for one of the biggest events on their calendar.

“It was a huge day, we had lots of support from locals, people from Townsville and other out-of-towners, and we had lots of support from the schools and businesses coming to collect doughnuts to have for smoko, it was very busy,” explained Teresa Crowdy.

Deon was hard at work, crafting his creations from 1am on Friday morning ahead of the bakery’s 5am opening and filled the store with 250 classic and specialty doughnuts. Alfie’s Bakery fully sold out the treats by 8:30am, and Deon was back to whip up another batch just in time for another

rush.

“Deon had to turn around and make another 250 doughnuts, and as he makes them by hand, each batch takes about an hour and a half to two hours to make,” explained Teresa.

The community indulged in handmade doughnuts of various flavours including liquorice, cookies and cream, honeycomb, bee sting, vanilla slice, caramel popcorn, Caramilk chocolate, churros, ice cream donuts, lamington, crème brûlée, rocky road and long johns, as well as Nutella and jam-filled doughnuts.

“We had great feedback, it was lovely, and the crème brûlée went fast, so did the honeycomb, Nutella filled, and liquorice, but we sold out of the rocky road doughnuts first!”

The Crowdy family thanks the community immensely for their support and can’t wait to continue serving up tasty treats!

The King Of Pups! Steven Elliot To Make His Burdekin Show Debut

The annual Burdekin Show will light up the Ayr Showgrounds on Wednesday 26 June, with a plethora of special guests scheduled to attend. One of Australia’s most inspirational and award-winning dog trailer and trainer, Steven Elliot, will make his Burdekin Show debut as one of the event’s special guests, and his story is nothing short of extraordinary.

Steven has led a celebrated career, and following a rodeo accident in Townsville in 2003, his life took a turn, leaving him confined to a wheelchair. Despite his accident, Steven has overcome numerous challenges throughout his professional lifetime.

From finding his niche in working to handcraft cattle brands for cattle businessperson and mining royalty, Gina Rinehart, along with NRL coach Wayne Bennett, to passionately dedicating his time to the training of working dogs, Steven has created an impressive resume for himself.

Steven’s passion for training working dogs began in 2012, and over the past 12 years, his love for the industry has grown expo-

nentially.

“We went to Mingela for our first dog trial and when we made it to the finals, we realized how much a dog could actually do,” explained Steven.

Steven last visited the region 5 years ago and is eager to return to experience the Burdekin Show for the first time, accompanied by his promising pup, Indi.

“We’ll be running working dog demonstrations all day at the Burdekin Show to show people what a dog can actually do, and Indi, my TV star dog will be with me too, and the kids always love to get their photos and give her plenty of pats too,” explained Steven.

Steven’s demonstrations will involve sheep and cattle to showcase their dogs’ impressive abilities, and after all these years, Steven’s favorite part of the job is teaching puppies these skills from a young age.

“When you get a little pup who has so much desire for the herding instinct, watching them learn the skills is the most rewarding part of the trade.”

WHAT: Burdekin Show

WHERE: Ayr Showgrounds

WHEN: 26 June

Billy with his rocky road donut the bestseller of the day

Lily excited to dig into her donuts

On the evening of Saturday 8 June, Hotel Brandon hosted a celebratory 50-year school reunion for the Burdekin Catholic High School (BCH)’s graduating class of 1974! A fabulous night was had by all with the cohort recalling the establishment of BCH in 1974 following the amalgamation of the Marist Brothers and St Francis Xavier Convent High School. Many of the attendees travelled far and wide to catch up with one another, with some travelling from Toowoomba, the Gold Coast, Yeppoon,

Tin Can Bay, Macky, Townsville, and even New South Wales.

One of the attendees, Rita Quaglita, expressed her joy in reuniting with her old school friends to celebrate such a momen tous memorial occasion.

“Catching up with beautiful people that we haven’t seen for 50 years was a golden op portunity for all to welcome back alumni in a nostalgic celebration of such a signifi cant milestone,” expressed Rita.

The evening was led with Angie Wagner

sounding the school bell and then joined by Robert Tomarchio to welcome the guests with a commencement speech. Terry Lund and Carmen Dalponte then initiated a remembrance call, and a minute silence for those who had passed.

Teleporting back half a decade, Rita Quaglita and Christine Viero called out the student roll call and toasted to the joyous and memorable occasion, however, the highlight of the evening was the surprise visit of former schoolteacher, Mrs Freshwater. Mrs Freshwater was welcomed by

the class with tears and laughter as many reminisced on their time spent with her at BCH.

BCH 1974 school captain, Susan O’Shea held the honourable role of cutting the celebratory cake and the night encompassed various lucky door prizes with many fortunately walking away with a bottle of wine.

The cohort thanks Hotel Brandon, the chef, Kristi, Jess, and all staff for the delicious buffet and service for what was an extraordinary event they’ll remember for ever.

Pennants Bowls Competition

BOWLS

On the weekend from the 1 to the 2 of June, eight of the Burdekin region’s best bowls players travelled to Townsville to play in the Pennants Bowls Competition against seven other

dedicated clubs.

After a 10 years hiatus from the pennants scene, the club took out fifth place in the competition out of the eight teams.

Contributed

by Stephen Doig

The Debut of the Cane Country Cup

PICKLEBALL

TCBSQ Tournament – A Showcase of Spectacular Skills and Sportsmanship

BASKETBALL

From the 7 to the 8 May, the Ayr High Hawks basketball team put it on the court for the Molten Championship Basketball School of Queensland – Townsville Regional Tournament (CBSQ). The competition, making its Townsville debut, encompassed 26 schools from Cairns to Mt Isa for a two-day jampacked event. The U19 boys played in Division 2 of CBSQ and showcased exceptional team spirit throughout each game, providing mixed results to conclude the event. The 2024 team included a range of skills, with some having played basketball for years, and others lacing up for the very first time, however, despite differences in experience levels, the boys gave 100%, having plenty of fun and laughs both on and off the court.

Dominating Division 1 was the U19 girls team, producing outstanding results over the course of the tournament. Bringing home gold, the girls celebrated their huge achievement accordingly after coming out on top, with only a 1-point loss to Kirwan overall. The team’s manager, Heather Scott, was over the moon with the girl’s technique and teamwork throughout CBSQ,

even when faced with tough opponents.

“The girls are extremely talented and it’s incredible to watch them play with the skill level they possess,” explained Heather.

Both the U19 boys and U19 girls teams were under the exceptional guidance of experienced coaches, Belinda Tinus and John Bonanno, who dedicated their time over the tournament and in the lead up to the event to ensure both teams were set for success.

Manager, Heather Scott, and event organizer, Courtney Carrigan, thank all those involved for what was an amazing twodays of teamwork, sportsmanship, skill, and fun.

“Thank you to Basketball Queensland for bringing this event to Townsville and giving all schools in the region this great opportunity a little closer to home,” said Heather.

“Also, to all staff, coaches, managers, referees including Caitlin Kross who helped with referring games when she wasn’t playing, parents, and players from all schools for an enjoyable two-days.”

eam winners were spread across the north. In the Competitive section the Airlie Norfolk and Chance 231 points took out 1st place by a mere 2 points, followed by Legendary Lobbers from Townsville on 229 points and Blown the Away from Bowen on 228 points. In the Social section, the Cardwell Crocs were the winners with 220, followed by Rocky Ponds Pickled Stars with 202 points and the Fruit Loops Home Hill took out 3rd place with 162. The Pickled Stars defeated the Cardwell Crocs 50 – 40 early in the round-robin event, but couldn’t hang onto their lead. David Catanzaro from the Home Hill and Ayr Community Bendigo Bank was on hand to hand out the prizes, congratulating the club on their progressiveness in bringing pickleball to the dis-

trict.

“In a Pickle” Home Hill was voted best team name, while the Fruit Loops also from Home Hill received the prize for the best dressed team, wearing a necklace of fruit loops around their necks.

As many pickleballers are new to the sport it was exciting to see the enthusiasm for the sport, with lots of laughs coming from the competitors. Home Hill members put on a fantastic spread of food which will no doubt be remembered long after all the bad shots are forgotten. A big shout out to all the sponsors, donors and especially the volunteers who helped make this event happen. Organizer Kate Casswell said she couldn’t have been happier with the day, reporting many of players expressing their plans to return to the court next year.

winners Home Hill Stockfeeds hats

Daniel and Carly with Home Hill Winery wine

David Catanzaro Bendigo Community Bank representative with Cardwell Crocs winners Social Section Robyn and Darry Archer, Helen Johnson, Terri Hanlon, Stan Keats, Deb Clancey

Pickleball action on court

David Catanzaro Bendigo Community Bank representative with Airlie Norfolk and Chance winners Competitive Section Peter Hughes, Trevor Gregory, Robyn Murray, Kazuko Collins

Football Matters With Cyclops

LOCAL

Last weekend the Burdekin Panthers had three games, losing all of them. On Friday the Division 1 met Brothers in Townsville and lost 0-7. On Saturday the Premiers, Under 23s were away to Saints Eagles Souths. The Premiers lost 0-2, the Under 23s lost 0-2 and the Women Premiers had a bye.

This weekend the Funkies are away to Brothers in Townsville on Friday night and the Premiers, Under 23s and Ladies are at home to JCU Riverway.

The Annual Mooney Cup Charity Match will take place this Saturday at 5.00. Please come along and cheer on the “Oldies” as they raise money for Children’s Cancer. Rainbows won the Match last year and so Blue Balls will be determined to win this year.

The Ayr Anzac Club Premiers started the game on fire against Saints Eagles Souths with a couple of early chances falling to Matthew Kolb and Jay Leckenby, but they couldn’t convert. The Panthers then had a goal ruled out for offside shortly afterwards. The Panthers continued to find ways in behind the Saints’ defence, but the Saints held firm. Things were much the same in the second half until midway through, when, after a lightning quick counterattack, Saints scored to take the lead. A few minutes later Matthew Kolb found himself one on one with the keeper; but after rounding the keeper, the keeper made a good recovery to take the ball. From the goal kick Saints scored again making it 2-0 which is how the game finished.

The Burdekin Tyre Service Under 23s travelled to Saints with some confidence but with another changed squad due to injury and unavailable players but still a capable side on paper. The first half was a familiar story. The Panthers played good football and created several chances but could not take the lead that was deserved. The second half was a different story, and the Panthers were not as dominant. Saints scored two goals from Burdekin’s poor ball control and lack of defensive effort and the result was sealed with Saints winning 2-0.

FOOTBALL

The Austral Masonry Funkies travelled to Townsville to play Brothers on Friday night. A small squad of twelve was put together due to a number of players being unavailable. This combined with the fact that Brothers were at the top of the table meant Burdekin expected a tough night. Once the game started Brothers wasted no time in opening the scoring with three goals in the first twelve minutes. Burdekin then managed to get into the game and were able to fashion a couple of chances but couldn’t make the final pass stick. Brothers scored another goal in the 33rd minute to take the half time score to 4-0.

The second half started much like the first with Brothers quickly adding three more goals. After the initial onslaught the Funkies once again worked their way into the game and had some attacking moments but couldn’t trouble the scorer. The final score was 7-0 to Brothers. Burdekin have a bye next week before a home game against Rebels.

The Under 13 Panthers went down 4-3 to Brothers White at Paradise Park on Saturday. Brothers struck early scoring in the first minute, but Lincoln Innes hit an equaliser straight away. Brothers scored again and then an own goal had the Panthers on the back foot. Brady Wilshire scored for the Panthers and at half time the Panthers were behind 2-3.

In the second half a lot of effort was put in by the Panthers but unfortunately Brothers scored again. Through some quick thinking and an awesome throw in, Lincoln Innis slotted his second goal right on full time. The Panthers played with no subs, fought hard and supported each other right to the final whistle.  Emma Jones brought intensity to the back line, Annan Power brought grit and determination to the attack and William Shears stepped up to the captaincy role and lead by example.  The effort of everyone on the pitch was commendable

The Under 14/15 Panthers played v MAO Blue and after a shaky first half outplayed their opponents to win 2-0. The Panthers knocked the ball around well in a good win. With good goals from Brayden Card and Caleb Formilan.

Home Hill Bowls Club BOWLS

On Thursday 6 June, the Home Hill Bowls Club was packed with a huge attendance of 32 players ready to have a go at social bowls.

The day saw Tony Caruso, Stephen Doig, and Wayne Newton as the celebrated winners, Mick Olsen fortunately winning the meat tray raffle, and Stephen Doig scoring $125 after picking the correct jackpot lucky ball!

All 32 players gave it their all over 5 games of triples, and the results are as follows:

Rink 3: John and Henry outclassed Yogi, P. Saur, and J. Taylor 20 – 12.

Rink 4: Karl / Jimmy, Terry and Alan J. cleaned up against Judy, Bob / Mick O. and Hugh 20 – 11.

Rink 5: Helen, Helen B., and Mick M. won

a close one over Ray, Joe and Glen (Bones), 15 – 14.

Rink 6: Ray, Richard and Barry dominated over Helina, Dino, and Gary 27 – 9.

Rink 7: Tony, Stephen and Wayne dominated Dave (Curly), Alex and Trevor, 27 – 15.

The club wishes to remind everybody of their upcoming schedule of Monday morning fitness, Tuesday Trimmers, and Wednesday morning KRAFT group, and the ever popular, Wednesday night barefoot bowls. Welcoming in the cool weather, the club’s Thursday morning BINGO has become a sensation, along with afternoon bowls amongst both the community and with travelers.

The Home Hill Bowls Club thanks Ferguson Plumbing for sponsoring the day.

Celebrating Champions at the NQ U19s Basketball State Championships

From Thursday the 23 May to Sunday the 26 May, the Burdekin’s very own Ayr High Northern players representing North Queensland in the under 19’s Basketball State Championships in Townsville. The tournament hosted an action-packed four days, overflowing with nail biting moments, plenty of close calls, and an abundance of celebratory moments.

The under 19 girls did exceptionally well over the 2 days, with Ayr State High School’s Jayla Tinus, Lacy Horan, Ashlee Colls, and Zandi Bonanno winning gold in the 17 –19 years Queensland School Sport Basketball State Championships. The team also celebrated the selection of Ashlee Colls to join the Merit Queensland Team.

and increasingly tough competitors in the semifinals, the girls upset their highly fancied opponents and found themselves making it to the finals. The final game of the weekend saw the girls dominate the Sunshine Coast 70 – 68 for an intense finisher to an amazing tournament.

Overcoming disrupted preparations and late team changes, the girls finished second in their pool heading into cross over games on the Saturday. Up against basketball power houses in the quarter finals,

After a handful of setbacks and foul trouble, the girls’ dedication, teamwork and strength continued to shine through, producing extraordinary results and plenty of celebrations.