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Whitsunday Suicide Prevention Network volunteer Megan Mattingley and Belinda Williams from Stackelroth Farm

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Hi Everyone, Thank you so much for all the well-wishes and congratulations following my wedding.

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I really appreciated the phone calls, text messages and personal encounters that have all made my husband and I feel super special over the last few weeks. You’ll be pleased to know, it was the most spectacular day and the weather was perfect . . . thankfully!

A few people have been asking me to share photos so here is one for you!

In other news, it’s the much-anticipated Whitsundays Writers Festival this weekend and if you haven’t got a ticket yet, make sure you check out the website and book into an event.

The Festival is not just for writers; it’s for lovers of books and culture, for thinkers and readers – people who like a heart-warming community event crafted with passion and delivered with heart.

I am on the Whitsundays Writers Festival committee which has spent over a year planning the event - well done to the entire committee and thank you in advance to all the volunteers who will undoubtedly be running around all weekend.

There are so many fantastic speakers attending, including 2023 Miles Franklin Literary Award Winner,

Shankari Chandran, international crime writer Garry Disher and award-winning author of The Slap, Christos Tsiolkas.

You’ll be pleased to know my own public speaking venture also continues as I deliver one of my own poems alongside my beautiful mum at the Poetry Karaoke event on Friday night.

Then, on Sunday I will share my story of cancer survival and the book I have written about the journey.

For the full festival itinerary turn to page 23.

There is so much to enjoy at this years’ Whitsundays Writers Festival, if you’ve been thinking about coming for a while, you’ve still got time! I promise you will receive a warm welcome and have a rewarding experience.

Hope to see you there!

Rach

Quote Of The Week: “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage” Anais Nin

A PRICKLY MISSION

Even here in the Whitsundays with its diverse wildlife, it’s not every day a wild echidna comes crawling across your driveway, but for local Ruby Honey Gorlick, that is exactly what happened.

When Ruby arrived home last week, she saw the echidna crawling across her driveway and initially approached it because she was curious. When she got closer, however, she noticed it had ticks embedded into its skin.

“I noticed it had lots of ticks on it, which I know can hurt them and potentially kill them,” explained Ruby.

“So, I ran back to my car, grabbed my makeup bag, got my eyebrow tweezers and removed the ticks!”

Ruby has prior expe-

rience with removing ticks from animals as she has removed ticks from her dogs in the past.

Backed by this knowledge and coming from a family that often stop to help injured animals on the roadside, Ruby’s first instinct was to carefully remove the ticks and help the animal that was in distress. Ruby says she loves animals and would help any creature if it was experiencing a life-threatening situation. She added that it is important to help animals because they can’t always do it themselves and need assistance.

Ruby counted six ticks on the echidna and after carefully removing all of them left the echidna continued on its way in good health.

COLOURFUL COMMUNITY SUPPORT

For Suicide Prevention Group

Many members of the community called into Stackelroth Farms in Bowen on the weekend to purchase a bunch of bright yellow sunflowers to show their support for suicide prevention.

At initiative of Whitsunday Suicide Prevention Network (WSPN) the event was hosted by volunteer Megan Mattingley and made possible through the kindness of Belinda Williams and Michelle O’Regan from Stackelroth Farms.

A total of $250 worth of sunflowers was donated to WSPN and a further $500 was raised for the community organisation, but Michelle O’Regan said the outcome was worth more than money.

“It was so much more than the donation of money and flowers,” she said.

“Starting a conversation was the most important part of the day for us. It was great to meet so many people and thank you to

GOOD NEWS FOR TOURISM WHITSUNDAYS

New CEO Announced And Council Funding Increased

The team at Tourism Whitsundays are elated this week, not only with the announcement of their new CEO, but also with Council increasing its annual funding from $750K to $1M this year.

The CEO position at Tourism Whitsundays has been efficiently overseen by interim CEO Aimee Cameron for the past few months following the surprise resignation of Rick Hamilton earlier this year.

The team is now excited to announce that highly experienced tourism leader, Tim Booth, has accepted the role and is due to start in November.

Tim will be moving to The Whitsundays from New South Wales in the coming weeks to lead the organisation’s efforts in destination marketing, increasing visitation, enhancing visitor expenditure, and extending the length of stay in the region.

Tim joins Tourism Whitsundays with over 17 years of experience in tourism management and a remarkable track record of achievements.

He is the current CEO of Mudg-

ee Region Tourism, which has won multiple State and National Tourism Awards during his tenure.

For the three years prior to being in Mudgee, Tim’s efforts helped the Eurobodalla region emerge stronger following devastating bushfires.

Tim shared his excitement for the role and his commitment to the community.

“I am honoured to take on the role of CEO at Tourism Whitsundays and to work with such a passionate and dedicated team,” he said.

“My vision is to drive sustainable growth, enhance visitor engagement, and strengthen our relationships with partners and stakeholders.”

The newly announced CEO of Tourism Whitsundays, Tim Booth. Photo supplied

Andrew Willcox Federal Member For Dawson with young WSPN volunteer Jordyn and Belinda Williams from Stackelroth Farm.

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Local ‘Shine The Light’ Event Ahead Of World Suicide Prevention Day

There was a great turnout at Whitsunday Suicide Prevention Network’s (WSPN) ‘Shine The Light’ event which took place at Fairy Tree Park on the Airlie Beach Foreshore last week.

WSPN has illuminated the two iconic fig trees on the Foreshore, hoping to raise awareness for World Suicide Prevention Day, to start conversations and encourage anyone affected by mental health stuggles to speak up and reach out for assistance.

As trees around Australia are being painted blue to raise awareness for mental health, here in Airlie Beach WSPN has placed two solar panelled lights shining blue light onto the fig trees. WSPN hope to have similar projects in Proserpine, Bow-

en and Collinsville as soon as possible.

WSPN President Matt Stokes said the lights illuminated onto the fig trees raise much-needed awareness.

“People need to know they’re not alone - we all at some point go through it and those thoughts in our head that swirl usually get bigger when we are not talking to someone,” said Matt.

To help locals take a moment to sit and gather their thoughts, WSPN has repurposed the bench seat near the fig trees to create a place of contemplation. A plaque with the inspiring phrase – “We all have the power to light up the darkness and spread love and hope to those who require it” – has been placed near the location. It

is hoped this space will become a safe and quiet place to think and also connect.

“You can scan the QR code on the plaque and a whole bunch of resources come up for that person, depending on what they’re facing at that time,” said Matt.

“So, if you don’t know where to go, we want everyone to know that this is the spot where you can make a link, and if you need to meet someone, it’s a good safe place to do it.”

WSPN’s mission is to end the stigma about mental health and Matt says the worst thing to do is to say nothing.

“We all choose to say nothing and pretend it doesn’t happen, whereas we all need to be encouraged to speak and talk to people,” said Matt

“If you are someone who’s struggling to put your hand up and talk that’s the thing we are trying to get broken down.

“Mental health is not exclusive to any age, demographic or person. You might be at the lowest of the low or the highest of the high, we’re all very much exposed to mental health problems.”

Upcoming Events

Bowen Memorial Service

WHEN: Sunday 8 September at 8.30am

WHERE: Kelva Espresso & Health Food Bar – 33 Murroona Street

WHAT: An opportunity to reflect with a walk along the beach followed by casting of sunflowers, live music, stories of lived experiences and a message of hope, World Suicide Prevention Day BBQ Breakfast

WHEN: Tuesday 10 September – 7am10.30am

WHERE: Bowen Town Square Herbert Street

WHAT: Tea, coffee and conversations World Suicide Prevention Day Memorial Service

WHEN: Tuesday 10th September WHERE: Proserpine at Pioneer Park from 3pm

WHAT: Free sausage sizzle, food and conversations. Memorial Flower Ceremony at 5pm.

WSPN Committee and Councillor Clay Bauman and Mayor Ry Collins. Photo credit: Daniel Heggie

WSPN Committee - Matt Stokes, Mel Turner, Di Fleetwood and Rob Murphy

Add Some Colour To Your Day! Community Colour Run

Protecting children is a shared responsibility, and organisers Whitsunday Counselling & Support Inc. is dedicated to raising awareness about this crucial issue through their upcoming Community Colour Run.

This year’s activities will include a colour fun run, bubble blowing, face painting, sausage sizzle, raffles & prizes, arts & crafts, games, races and a fantastic live music performance from Josiah.

Intensive Family Support Case Manager, Niamh Mulvihill, says she is excited for another year of the Fun Run, and says she looks forward to having Josiah come and play at the event:

“I suppose feedback from us for last year that we got from people that attended, is that the musician was a really big hit,” she said.

“I think having like a musician there keeps people interacting for the day, and it’s a nice, chill opportunity for families to sit down. So, I’m looking forward to that, just to seeing kids, families and communities together.”

While the event is guaranteed to be a day of fun, organisers have also arranged for headspace, PCYC, and other support organisations to have stalls at the event to provide much-needed information and to raise awareness on the important topic of child protection.

The event takes place at Coral Sea Marina Gardens, where children will run around in an oval being splashed with paint until the paint runs

out. Last year, comically the children took revenge throwing paint right back at the adults.

In an exciting twist, this year’s event will also have a foam cannon, due to feedback from last year stating that the paint actually becomes more luminous and sticks better with water.

The paint used at the event is Holi colour powder, a non-toxic biodegradable paint that is safe to use in the Coral Sea Marina Gardens.

Everyone is welcome to join the free event! Simply show up and register at Coral Sea Marina when you arrive.

The event is proudly sponsored by ARS Whitsundays, Paddy Shenanigans, Zonta, Shirt-front Solutions, All Whitsunday Electrical, Queensland Child Protection Week and Coral Sea Marina.

“We’re very grateful this year to have loads of workplaces involved in sponsoring events,” Niamh added.

“It means we are able to get more free activities for the kids to join on the day.

“It is a good community effort this year.”

Join for a fun run and support a great cause!

WHAT: Colour Run for Child Protection

WHERE: Coral Sea Marina Gardens

WHEN: 9am on Saturday 7th September.

REGISTRATIONS: FREE EVENT, just show up!

Community Fun Run!

Run for fun

Get Set To Litter Pick With World Clean-Up Day

Tangaroa Blue Foundation, in partnership with Clean Up Australia, is excited to announce the launch of ReefClean’s Great Barrier Reef Clean-up 2024, the biggest community-driven marine debris clean-up of the year.

With The Whitsundays bordering the Great Barrier Reef, the event provides the opportunity for communities to come together and do their bit to cleanup their favourite sections of the reef before wet season begins.

Heidi Tait, Tangaroa Blue Foundation CEO, has said the event also “plays a crucial role in gathering essential data on marine debris levels throughout the Reef’s catchment area.”

A Minute With The Mayor Ry Collins

The Great Barrier Reef Clean-up 2024 launches on World Clean-Up Day, September 20th and runs for 6 weeks until October 31st.

Whether you’re a beach clean-up pro or it’s your first time - everyone is invited to help protect the Great Barrier Reef from marine debris.

From our creeks and rivers to beaches, offshore islands, and sand cays, this event has something for everyone.

In previous years, more than 3000 volunteers have participated in the ReefClean Great Barrier Reef Clean-up across 200 events. This year will be supercharged as Tangaroa Blue Foundation joins forces with Clean Up Australia, which ran the Great Northern Clean-up event before 2024.

Participants can register for this free event online and gain access to clean-up kits, resources and promotional materials. You can find out more about the Great

Barrier Reef Clean-up 2024 and register a clean-up at www.reefclean.org.

Fast Facts:

• Marine debris is human-produced litter in the marine environment that can injure or kill marine and coastal wildlife, damage habitats, and threaten human health.

• ReefClean has engaged 13,310 volunteers to help clean-up 127.5 tonnes of marine debris from the GBR region since 2019, equivalent to five humpback whales!

• Tangaroa Blue’s Australian Marine Debris Initiative Database has been recording marine debris data since 2004 and is used to develop evidence-based marine debris source reduction plans.

WHAT: Great Barrier Reef Clean-Up

WHEN: September 20th – October 31st 2024

At last week’s monthly Council meeting in Proserpine two significant motions were adopted that highlight that my Council is proactively addressing the current housing pressures in the Whitsunday region.

The first was the adoption of the new Local Housing Action Plan (LHAP) which was developed by Council in partnership with the Local Government Association of Queensland with funding from the Queensland Government.

The LHAP outlines 28 practical and tangible actions that will assist Council to address housing barriers and shortfalls.

The plan is not intended to be a static document but will remain live and be monitored and reviewed as we develop our actions.

We want to work with the State and Federal Governments, the housing sector, and our residents to increase the number of homes available and make sure that we are getting our fair share of the investments being made in this space.

Obviously, the housing crisis is not something that is going to be solved overnight and in many ways the role that we can play at the lowest tier of government is very limited.

However, advocacy is something I can do and with the upcoming State and Federal elections there will be real commitments from both tiers of government to invest in housing and it is my job to make sure that the Whitsunday region is part of that conversation.

Key to the delivery of housing supply is ensuring we can get ahead of the important service infrastructure that is required to support our demand and as a regional Council we can’t achieve that without State and Federal support.

The second decision Council adopted was to make an amendment to the Planning Scheme in relation to the appropriateness of short-term accommodation in our dormitory suburbs, specifically within the Low-Density Zoned localities.

The primary intent is to restrict Short Term accommodation dwellings in our low-density zoned areas while identifying specific exceptions for traditional tourist beach areas recognising their unique role in attracting visitors and supporting our local economy.

The aim is to protect the residential amenity of our residents and to provide investors with a clear indication of where short-term accommodations dwellings are accepted uses.

Once we have undertaken our State Government review of the proposed changes, the community will have the opportunity to comment, and we will be engaging more directly with the inclusion locations where we have considered it is appropriate for Short Term accommodation to occur.

Our Whitsundays is a fast-growing region and Council is playing its role by bringing all levels of government together with the housing sector, developers, and investors to secure local outcomes.

The Mayor’s Charity Ball is a fundraising event with all proceeds supporting BMA CQ Rescue and the Whitsunday Suicide Prevention Network. The event is funded entirely through ticket sales and generous sponsorships. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our sponsors and look forward to raising as many funds as possible for these two important charities on the night. If you’d like to get behind these great causes visit the Proserpine Entertainment Centre website for more information or to buy tickets!

WHERE: Find your favourite spot on the reef to clean

Volunteers from the Coral Sea Marina Clean Up Australia Day. Photo credit: Whitsunday Life Newspaper

OUR WHITSUNDAY

NEWS IN BRIEF

Exctiing Movie Lineup at the PEC these School Holidays

The Proserpine Entertainment Centre (PEC) is set to entertain audiences of all ages these school holidays with a diverse movie lineup.

Catch thrilling new releases like “It Ends with Us” (M), the suspenseful “Trap” (M), and the sci-fi adventure “Alien: Romulus” (MA15+).

For younger audiences, familyfriendly films include “200% Wolf” (PG), the imaginative “Harold and the Purple Crayon” (PG), and the animated “Transformers One” (PG).

Fans of classic characters won’t want to miss “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” (M).

With something for everyone, the PEC is the perfect spot to enjoy some movie magic this holiday season!

Fun - Filled Library School Holiday Activities

Whitsunday Regional Libraries are bursting with fun these school holidays, offering a wide range of activities for kids of all ages.

From Kokedama Plant Workshops, to Medievil Kids Club and virtual reef adventures, there’s something for everyone!

All activities are free, and everyone is welcome to join in the holiday fun at their local library!

Join the After Dark Experience at the Mayor’s Charity Ball!

For $150, enjoy a sparkling drink, gourmet canapés, and unlimited beverages from 8pm to midnight, plus live music, a secret performance, and a fireworks display.

The Mayor’s Charity Ball - 21 September 2024 - secure your spot now by visiting the Proserpine Entertainment Centre website.

JETSTAR’S DIRECT ADELAIDE TO WHITSUNDAYS FLIGHT TOUCHES DOWN

Imagine sipping world-class Shiraz in the heart of the Barossa Valley at lunch, and by sunset, swimming in the Coral Sea in the Whitsundays, the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. This idyllic escape became a reality on Sunday, with the first direct flights

‘children are stinky’ 27 september at the pec

‘Children are Stinky’ is a multiaward winning, 5 star, worldwide sell out sensation.

Expect high calibre circus, a rocking soundtrack, and genuine belly laughs, which have propelled these stinkers to rave reviews and winners of best children’s show in Adelaide, Perth and Edinburgh.

Suitable for ages 3-12, this “S-Club 7 Dialled up to eleven buffoonery ” (The HOOK - NZ ) will delight adults and children alike.

‘Children are Stinky’ is hands down the most spectacular reverse psychology experiment you have ever seen.

The duo’s attempts to prove that kids are stinky are met with messy, ridiculous, hysterical twists. They only succeed in proving that children are awesome…and they know it!

Set in the 1990’s, in-jokes and cleverly choreographed nostalgic mash-ups hook parents in for a rollicking trip down memory lane. This enjoyable family show encourages children to be proud of themselves and their stinkyness!

Tickets available from the Proserpine Entertainment Centre website for just $15!

between Adelaide and Whitsunday Coast Airport (WCA) taking off, connecting the two cities in less than three hours and creating 58,000 low-cost seats annually.

Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Ry Collins announced that the direct route will operate three times per week, calling it a game-changer for the region as it opens a direct flight route for the 1.2 million residents of the Adelaide area.

“New routes like Adelaide aren’t just about adding more flights to our schedule; they represent a tremendous opportunity to open the Whitsunday region to a whole new market of visitors,” Mayor Collins said.

“With these flights, we’re making it easier than ever for people from across Australia to discover the Whitsundays. By increasing our accessibility, we’re broadening our appeal to a wider audience. Whether they’re visiting for the first time or returning to

explore even more, these visitors are vital to the continued growth and sustainability of our Whitsunday tourism industry.”

Craig Turner, CEO of Whitsunday Coast Airport, said the economic benefits of new routes extend far beyond just tourism.

“For local businesses, this means more visitors walking through your doors, more customers to serve, and more opportunities to thrive.

“We know that when more people come to the Whitsundays, they don’t just visit—they invest in our local economy, creating jobs and supporting our vibrant small business community,” Mr Turner said.

The new direct flights are expected to significantly boost local tourism, reinforcing the Whitsundays’ position as a premier destination and signaling to the world that the region is open, accessible, and ready to offer unforgettable experiences.

NEW FLOOD CAMERAS ENHANCING ROAD SAFETY IN BOWEN

Whitsunday Regional Council has expanded its flood camera network with three new cameras in Bowen, offering real-time updates every 15 minutes to enhance community safety during the wet season.

The new cameras are located at Queens Road, Inverdon Road, and Soldiers Road, providing vital monitoring of flood-prone areas to help residents make informed decisions during severe weather.

The cameras, developed by Council’s IT team, were installed at a total cost of approximately $50,000, significantly more cost-effective than previous systems costing around $60,000 per camera.

The entire flood camera network can be accessed via the Disaster Dashboard or Council’s website.

COUNCIL ADOPTS NEW LOCAL HOUSING ACTION PLAN

Whitsunday Regional Council has adopted the Local Housing Action Plan (LHAP) at today’s Council meeting in Proserpine, aimed at addressing housing pressures in the region. Developed in partnership with the Local Government Association of Queensland and funded by the Queensland Government, the LHAP outlines 28 practical actions to tackle housing barriers and shortages.

The plan emphasises collaboration with State and Federal Governments, the housing sector, and local residents to increase housing supply. As part of the next steps, Council will develop a Housing Strategy that considers affordability and future growth beyond 2046. This process will involve community consultation to ensure appropriate planning, density, and housing types are aligned with regional needs.

The Local Housing Action Plan can be viewed on Council’s website

Bendigo Community Bank

Your town. Your bank. Everything you

need.

At Bendigo Community Bank Cannonvale-Proserpine our customers and our community always win.

We offer face-to-face full banking service, under the leadership of Branch Manager Amanda Anderson, with lenders and bankers, and open 9:30am-4pm Monday to Friday.

Business Banking expertise

We also offer Business Banking expertise. Luke Sheppard, Senior Business Relationship Manager for North Central Queensland and Cairns is available to discuss a range of business banking services such as business lending, business property purchases and construction, equipment finance, overdrafts, investments and refinancing.

While many other financial institutions increasingly require their business customers to conduct their business online or through a call centre with no specific manager or point of contact, Luke enjoys meeting our customers face-to-face at the Cannonvale-Proserpine Branch or on-site when applicable.

He travels to Cannonvale and Airlie Beach on a very regular basis.

Home Loan health check

Throughout the Whitsundays, homeowners are saving money with a free Bendigo Bank home loan health check.

Whether its refinancing, investing in new property, or lowering your loan repayments, let the team at Bendigo Community Bank Cannonvale-Proserpine give your home loan a full check up to make sure it’s still right for you and your needs.

A home loan health check looks at your rate, term, repayments, and equity, giving your loan a full check-up to make sure it’s still right for you. If you are a new or existing customers, find your better home loan at Bendigo Bank – the better big bank!

Contact the Branch to book your home loan health check appointment today at Whitsunday Plaza Cannonvale, call (07)

4948 3599, or email cannonvale&proserpinemailbox@bendigoadelaide.com.au

New Branch hours coming

We also wish to advise customers that effective Monday 30 September 2024 the Branch will close every day for lunch 1pm-2pm. You can still call and email the Branch during this time.

Are you ready to make good things happen in our community?

Did you know that we are independently owned and operated, committed to supporting the Whitsundays?

The Bendigo Community Bank ‘profitwith-a-purpose’ model is unique which sees a percentage of the profits generated by the Bank branch invested back into the community. Over the past seven years we have invested just over $201,500 into local Whitsunday schools, social programs, sporting groups, arts and culture events, conservation initiatives, and community prizes.

If you would like to make a positive impact in our community and influence strategy, we are currently seeking expressions of interest to join our Board.

We are looking to reinforce our Board’s strengths and diversity by adding new members who bring different perspectives and skills on strategy, finance, community engagement, and marketing.

For a confidential conversation about Board member role, responsibilities, and expectations contact the Board Chair, Mark Henry, on chair@whitsundaycel. com.au by Monday 30 September 2024. Feel good about who you bank with.

Whitsunday Chamber News

Here’s a look at what’s coming up at the Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce and Industry for September.

With the Queensland State Election looming and a Federal Election next year, the Chamber will be engaging its members to confirm business priorities for its election agenda. Through this work, the Chamber will also be strengthening its relationship with Business Chamber Queensland and other stakeholder groups to help amplify the needs of regional Queensland businesses.

With a number of new industrial relations changes in play, the Chamber’s inaugural Bites & Insights Webinar will be held 12pm Wednesday 25 September on changes to causal employment.

Mark Lipkin from The Airlie Group will discuss the new definition of casual employment and what the changes mean to local businesses. The webinar series is open to Chamber and Tourism Whitsundays members, and you can register via their website.

Also mark your calendars for the following business events:

Meet the Queensland State Election Candidates

The event invites candidates for the Queensland State Election to address the

Whitsunday business community. This event is exclusively for members of the Chamber, Tourism Whitsundays, and their Association Partners.

WHEN: 6:30pm-8:30pm Thursday 3 October 2024

WHERE: Whitsunday Sailing Club, Airlie Beach

Mental Health Check Up for Your Business

Coinciding with Queensland Mental Health Week, this event will showcase the programs and resources available to business owners to support mental health and wellbeing, and explore tips to identify and better manage stress, burnout, depression, diet and physical health.

WHEN: 7:30am-9:00am Friday 11 October 2024

This event is open to all, and venue to be advised.

Whitsunday Jobs Fair

This inaugural event will bring together job seekers and businesses from across the Whitsundays, offering a unique platform for recruitment, networking, and career development.

WHEN: 1:00pm-3:30pm Monday 14 October

WHERE: Proserpine State High School

Region Buzzing For Whitsunday Tourism Awards

Excitement is building as the Whitsundays Tourism Awards approach. Mark your calendars for October 19th, when we’ll celebrate the best of our region’s tourism industry at the stunning Daydream Island Resort. If you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, now’s the time—this is the event where we recognise the hard work and dedication of our local operators and service providers.

We’re thrilled to announce that Bishopp is joining us as the naming rights sponsor for this year’s awards. As Australia’s leading regional out-of-home advertising company, Bishopp is dedicated to supporting local businesses and communities, making their partnership a perfect fit for the event.

With the awards just around the corner, we invite everyone to join us in recognising the achievements of our tourism industry. It promises to be an unforgettable evening, so be sure not to miss out!

In addition to gearing up for the awards,

it’s been wonderful to have Adventure Queensland. They are a group of operators dedicated to Adventure Travel and they were in region for a networking night at the Coral Sea Pavilion. This gathering was a fantastic opportunity for local adventure operators to connect with industry peers and explore new opportunities for collaboration.

Contributed by Aimee Cameron, Interim CEO, Tourism Whitsundays

Bendigo Community Bank Cannonvale-Proserpine Branch Manager Amanda Anderson with the rest of the team.

Photo supplied

First Adelaide Flight Lands

From The

Vineyard To The Reef

Next Father’s Day imagine your dad living the dream by sipping world-class Shiraz in the Heart of the Barossa Valley at lunch, and by sunset, swimming in the Coral Sea in the Whitsundays, Heart of the Great Barrier Reef.

This idyllic escape is now a reality with the first direct flights between Adelaide and Whitsunday Coast Airport (WCA) taking off earlier this week connecting the two cities in less than three hours and creating 58,000 lowcost seats a year.

Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Ry Collins said the direct route will operate three times per week and is a game-changer for our region as it opens a direct flight route for the 1.2 million people who live in the Adelaide region.

“New routes like Adelaide are not just about adding more flights to our schedule, they represent a tremendous opportunity to open the Whitsunday region to a whole new market of visitors,” he said.

“With these flights, we’re making it easier than ever for people from across Australia to discover the Whitsundays.

“By increasing our accessibility, we’re broadening our appeal to a wider audience. Whether they’re coming here for the first time or returning to explore even more, these visitors are vital to the continued growth and sustainability of our Whitsunday tourism industry.

This expanded connectivity also reinforces our position as a premier destination and signals to the world that the Whitsundays is open, accessible, and ready to provide unforgettable experiences.”

Mayor Ry Collins also shared his thoughts on the flight in an interview with Whitsunday Life, providing insights into the experience:

“It was really quick, I was surprised how quick it was to come here from Adelaide, it was about 2 and a half hours, great flight, very smooth and good time-frame.”

“It’s obviously very exciting to have a new destination coming to our region, and I think there was over 160 people on our flight, it’s a good start to what hopefully will be a really good destination for the region.”

Craig Turner, CEO of Whitsunday Coast Airport, said the economic benefits of new routes extend far beyond just tourism.

“For local businesses, this means more visitors walking through your doors, more customers to serve, and more opportunities to thrive.

“We know that when more people come to the Whitsundays, they don’t just visit—they invest in our local economy, creating jobs and supporting our vibrant small business community,” Mr Turner said.

“Any boost in tourism numbers will drive further investment in our infrastructure and services, ensuring that the Whitsundays continues to be a premier destination for both domestic and international visitors.

“By tapping into new markets, we’re diversifying our visitor base, making our economy more resilient to seasonal fluctuations and external factors.”

Interim Tourism Whitsundays CEO Aimee Cameron said their members were excited to welcome South Australian visitors keen to make the most of our region’s beautiful warmer weather.

“With a variety of water and landbased activities, excellent dining options, exciting events, diverse accommodation, and experiences to suit families, youth, adventure seekers, and luxury travellers, the Whitsundays truly has something for everyone.”

Mayor Ry Collins, Councillor Jan Clifford and CEO of Whitsunday Coast Airport Craig Turner.

Tourism Whitsundays, Mayor Ry collins, CEO of Whitsunday Coast Airport Craig Turner and Turtle Mascot.

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Tucked away from the bustling streets of Airlie Beach, is a hidden gem. Think healthy deli-style sandwiches, Vibrant salads carefully curated by Prickly Pineapple, acai bowls and nutritious sweet treats, Wisdom Cafe has it all. Be prepared to have your body well and truly nourished with the cafe’s selection of healthy treats made lovingly with fresh ingredients from local suppliers such as Prickly Pineapple and Airlie Health Hub.

Rusty Blazkovic and business partner, Michaela Sopkova, purchased Wisdom Cafe in September 2021 when he bought it from the previous owners. The cafe is situated near the lagoon and close to Beach Book Boutique. When asked why Rusty decided to open a cafe, he explained that it was always his “dream” to open a cafe after being in hospitality his whole life.

Rusty’s favourite dish at the cafe is the “halloumi sandwich”, and he encourages all to come in and try the carefully curated artisan sandwiches.

Another speciality of the cafe is their delicious coffees, where they regularly pop-up as first on google for best coffee in Airlie Beach! Selling organic, single origin coffee, locally roasted in Mackay, Wisdom Cafe has thought of it all, even down to their cute latte art teddy bears, making the whole experience personable.

gle day apart from Wednesdays, and it thoughtfully caters for all dietary requirements, and all sandwich options can be made gluten free if desired.

The cafe is open 6am-2:30pm every sin-

Busy day ahead?

Grab a quick coffee or light lunch on the go! Skip the line and order ahead

273 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach Carpark entrance to the Lagoon (next to the Book Boutique)

Pop by and prepare to be inspired by the cafe’s healthy food and drink options.

Delicately crafted artisan coffee’s

Fantastic range of Healthy foods and drinks available

First Impressions Count With Taste Whitsundays

Katelyn Collins has owned the café inside Whitsunday Coast Airport for over 2 years and has seen many achievements during that time, including the airport winning best regional airport, but nothing makes her happier than providing hungry customers with great food and service.

To give customers great food, Taste Whitsundays focus on fast and speedy food but make it extra delicious by focusing on local produce.

“We make all our own salads using as much local ingredients as we can; anywhere that we can use locally sourced products, we do,” said Katelyn.

“We use all local avocados in our nachos, rather than buying pre-packaged preservative filled guacamole.”

In addition to local avocados, at Taste Whitsundays they use local tomatoes, limes, other fruits and vegetables and adapt their menu to suit seasonal products.

“When certain things are in season, we really feature those things,” explained Katelyn.

“In the fruit salads we’ll do a special on mangoes and mango ice cream right through mango season.

“We adapt, and because we’re hand mak-

ing, we’ve got usually three salads on each day and any of the produce that is fresh at that time we really push and use.”

Using fresh produce is just one part of Taste Whitsundays, their service is also top tier, and they have many customers, national and international praising them.

“We’ve got a really good system that is set up to be fast and efficient,” said Katelyn.

“We make food to order, and the number of times people say, ‘Oh, gee, is it going to be 10 minutes for my burger? And I’ll say, no, it might be two minutes at the most.’ And they can’t believe just how quickly we can get it out to people!

they had QR codes on tables, allowing customers to order from the tables instead of going up to order. They have now introduced a self-serve kiosk.

“Passengers waiting for a flight can get stressed because they think things are going to take too long so we use technology to enhance that speed and efficiency.”

When Taste Whitsundays opened its doors

Katelyn expresses that the self-serve machines do not mean customers get a lesser experience at the café.

Instead, introducing the kiosks allows her staff to not be overworked and have more

time to take care of customers and offer a better overall service. She also expressed that airports are fast-paced, and the kiosk lets customers make their order in their own time and feel more relaxed.

Moving forward, Taste Whitsundays is excited to introduce more languages to the self-serve kiosks, to be more accessible for Chinese and European customers.

The Taste Whitsunday Team with locally designed travel cups, Julie Burns, Sam Groves, Yvonne Cambell, Awhina Shortcliffe, Desley Camm, Alan Moore, Photo credit: Daniel Heggie

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20 Social Life

GIG GUIDE

Friday 6 September

• The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Mat Stokes (7pm – 10pm)

• Grand View Hotel: Troy Morrison (8pm – 12am)

• KC’s: Chev Wilson (from 8pm)

• Whitsunday Sailing Club: Live Music (5pm - 8pm)

Saturday 7 September

• The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Joe Cocker (2pm – 5.30pm)

• The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Andy Mammers Band (7pm – 10pm)

• Grand View Hotel: DJ Night (8pm –12am)

• KC’s: Corey Harris (from 8pm)

• Whitsunday Sailing Club: Live Music (1pm - 4pm)

• Whitsunday Sailing Club: Live Music (5pm - 8pm)

• Coral Sea Pavillion: Live Music (from 1pm)

Sunday 8 September

• The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Joe Cocker (2pm – 5.30pm)

• The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Mat Stokes (6.30pm – 9.30pm)

• Grand View Hotel: Mike Vaughan (4pm-8pm)

• KC’s: Loui Battour (from 8pm)

• Whitsunday Sailing Club: Live Music (1pm - 4pm)

Monday 9 September

• KC’s: Loui Battour (from 8pm)

• Thursday 12 September

• The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Chris Booroff (6.30pm – 9.30pm)

Tuesday 10 September

• KC’s: Josiah (from 8pm)

Wednesday 11 September

• KC’S: Ronnie Croker (from 8pm) Thursday 12 September

• KC’s: Ronnie Croker (From 8pm)

Mad Max Meets The Whitsundays At The Don River Dash

The Don River Dash is on this weekend in Bowen.

Participants from all over the country are flocking into Bowen for the event and it is a bucket list item for some.

The multi-terrain off-road event is an endurance event, and most people participate with the core goal to finish and have fun.

This amazing event is a sight to see, and spectators can witness the action at two spectator arenas.

Spectator 1 arena is at Pat McDonnell Earthmoving on Telegraph Road. Spectator 2 area is at WAGS Gladstone Park Road.

Event Secretary Wanita Sparr says there are other spots along the river for spectators too.

“If you happen to know property owners, or you know the local back roads you can definitely view the course or the

WHAT'S ON

6-8 Whitsundays Writers Festival

6-8 White on Whitehaven, Whitehaven Beach, from 9am

6 Don River Dash Community Night, Bowen Showgrounds, from 4pm

7 Don River Dash 300, Telegraph Road Spectator Area, from 8am

7 Colour Run for Child Protection, Coral Sea Marina Gardens, from 9am

7 Mini Roller Disco, PCYC Whitsunday, from 10am

7 Kath and Kim Drag Bingo, at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre, from 8pm

8 Whitsunday Thrift Club Market, Kipara Rainforest Retreat, from 9am

8 Memorial Service, World Suicide Prevention Day, Kevla Espresso & Health Food Bar, from 8:30–11am

10 BBQ Breakfast, World Suicide Prevention Day, Bowen Town Square, from 710:30am

racetrack and all the action,” she said.

“There’s plenty of jumps, plenty of natural terrain that the bikes and cars have to navigate their way through. It’s cool to see.

“It’s very Mad Max meets the Whitsundays.”

As the Event Secretary Wanita is looking forward to the race, not just for the action, but also for bringing the community together too.

“It’s not just about racing, it’s about the community, and it’s about my region,” she said.

“What better place to have a beautiful weekend enjoying the adrenaline of offroad racing and motorbikes as well as enjoying the Whitsundays.

“It’s an event for the whole community.”

WHAT: Don River Dash

WHEN: This weekend

10 Proserpine Memorial Service, World Suicide Prevention Day, Pioneer Park, 35:30pm

13 Airlie Beach Movie Night – Trolls & Jumanji, Airlie Beach Foreshore, from 6pm

13 Celtic Illusion, at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre, from 7.30pm

17 Sailing For Those With Disability, Whitsunday Sailing Club, from 9am

20 Airlie Beach Movie Night – The Addams Family and Dumb & Dumber, Airlie Beach Foreshore, from 6pm

21 Mayor’s Charity Ball, at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre, from 5pm

27 Children are Stinky, at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre, from 11am

27 Children are Stinky, at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre, from 1pm

29 Dingo Beach Sunday Markets, Dingo Beach Community Hall grounds, from 8am

October

1 Sailing For Those With Disability, Whitsunday Sailing Club, from 9am

3 Morning Melodies – Livvy & Pete, at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre, from 11am

5 Joe Camilleri & The Black Sorrows, at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre, from 7.30pm

11 Airlie Beach Movie Night – Super Mario Bros & Sister Act, Airlie Beach Foreshore, from 6pm

15 Sailing For Those With Disability, Whitsunday Sailing Club, from 9am

26 Drizzle Boy, at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre, from 7pm

27 Dingo Beach Sunday Markets, Dingo Beach Community Hall grounds, from 8am

29 Sailing For Those With Disability, Whitsunday Sailing Club, from 9am

November

1 Airlie Beach Movie Night – The Sound of Music, Airlie Beach Foreshore, from 6pm

Don River Dash is this weekend in Bowen, don’t miss out on the annual off-road action. Photos supplied

The Australian ABBA Tribute Show are becoming regulars at the Airlie Beach Hotel, and yet they always bring in an amazing high energy crowd every time.

Band Manager Sam Bennett, who plays Bjorn in the show, says he and the rest of the band always enjoy performing here in Airlie Beach.

“We always love our trip to Airlie Beach itself, it’s a well-deserved break in the sunshine from the very unpredictable Melbourne weather,” said Sam.

“Everyone is always on holiday time there and it’s very easy to perform to a crowd that is there either on holiday or living that holiday lifestyle.”

Although Sam says he loves performing in front of the relaxed and fun Airlie Beach crowd because of the holiday lifestyle, it’s

also due to the hits they perform too.

Sam says they perform all the favourites but also play some B-sides and hidden gems that the band love.

All members in the band have a theatre background and Sam believes it helps them deliver an authentic ABBA show for the crowd.

“I think doing an ABBA tribute show is the same thing as theatre, you’re performing as a character,” explained Sam.

“We perform as Agnetha, Anni-Frid, Benny and Björn, we are a character, we have a story and a history.

“We all have our own connection to these songs, both in reality as performers, but also in characters.”

Having a strong stage presence combined with the catchy ABBA tunes makes it an unbelievably fun afternoon.

“I am always so excited to come to perform at Airlie Beach,” exclaimed Sam.

“It’s always a big crowd, filled with people that plan to come there and people that are just walking through the street, see that we’re playing and end up staying for two hours watching the show.

“It’s always such a fun and high energy afternoon, so if anyone is even remotely near the Airlie Beach Hotel on the Saturday and Sunday, please come down. It’s a free show, if you don’t like it you can leave, but I doubt that you won’t like it.”

WHAT: SOS ABBA Tribute

WHERE: The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel

WHEN: Saturday 14 September 2pm –5.30pm & Sunday 15 September 2pm –5.30pm

TICKETS: You don’t need any! It’s completely free!

BOWEN S SUMMERGARDEN CINEMAS

A widowed British businessman takes the job as a butler of a manor house in France to keep memories of his

navigates the eccentric behavior of the lady of the manor and the household

“BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE” (PG) 104mins. Comedy/Fantasy/Horror OPENING DAY

BOWEN CINEMA STILL PUMPING!

The well-respected owner of Bowen’s Summergarden Cinema, Ben De Luca, has confirmed this week that the rumours of a down-turn at his venue have been massively exaggerated and “taken out of all proportion”.

This follows a social media post over the weekend that speculated the Proserpine Entertainment Centre (PEC), which has also been operating as a cinema for the past few years, was negatively impacting business for the Bowen based cinema. Ben confirmed this week, however, that while Summergarden has experienced a “little drop” due to the PEC, there is definitely no real concern, in fact the business is quite stable.

Ben has been running the cinema for the past 62 years and prior to this he worked there as a staff member.

During his long tenure, he has seen several Hollywood stars come through the cinema and was a central part of the first screening of the blockbuster, Australia. A cornerstone of the local community, Summergarden is a tourist destination in its own right and a popular spot for everyone to experience the latest box office hits from the comfort of a classic old cinema, packed with charm and charisma, just like its owner.

Ben encourages everyone to come along to the cinema over the school holidays, he appreciates the support and loves seeing friendly faces.

After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife. Stars: Jenna Ortega, Michael Keaton, Monica Bellucci

“TAKE MY HAND” (M) 102mins. Drama/Romance OPENING DAY

At the peak of her career in London, an Australian woman is diagnosed with MS. After losing her job and the death of her husband, she moves home with her three sons, where a chance encounter with a childhood sweetheart changes her life. Stars: Radha Mitchell, Adam Demos, Bart Edwards “THE CROW” (M) 111mins. Fantasy/Action/Crime WEEK 2

In this modern re-imagining of the 1994 cult classic, “The Crow,” soulmates Eric and Shelly are brutally murdered. Given a chance to save her, Eric must sacrifice himself and traverse the worlds of the living and the dead, seeking revenge. Stars: Bill

Skarsgard, FKA twigs, Danny Huston

“MR BLAKE AT YOUR SERVICE” (PG) 100mins. Comedy/Drama/Romance OPENING DAY

late French wife. His life takes a turn as he

staff. Stars: John Malkovich, Fanny Ardant, Emilie Dequenne

The Australian ABBA Tribute Show, Photos supplied

Celebrating 500 Eco Barge Trips!

Charting

a Greener Future

Last Saturday, volunteers gathered to mark a significant milestone: Eco Barge’s 500th clean-up trip. The landmark journey began at Airlie Beach and headed to Mackerel Bay, where the team worked to remove ocean debris and make a positive impact on the marine environment.

When the volunteers arrived at the bay, they were stunned to see the tides had deposited an overwhelming amount of trash. Debris was sadly scattered across the area.

However, after about an hour of solid collection, and the volunteers working tirelessly, no stone was left unturned, the bay had transformed into an entirely different place.

Since July 2009, Eco Barge has removed 253,426kg litter from the Whitsunday region through their ever-important barge trips, and the organisation reaching 500 trips, is only part of the story of the wonderful work they do.

Alongside its debris removal program, Eco Barge also hosts a clean streets and creeks program, responds and cares for sick and in-

jured marine turtles and recycles the marine debris collected and transforms it into reusable products.

This fantastic organisation also undertakes education and awareness activities within the community concerning the issue of marine debris, the importance of thoughtful waste disposal and what should be done in the event of a sick or injured marine turtle.

On their way back from a successful clean-up, the volunteers were treated to a heartwarming thank-you from a mother whale and her baby. The pair lingered near the boat for up to ten minutes, adding a beautiful touch to the day’s efforts, and the Founder of Eco Barge Libby Edge enthused that it was the “Best weekend ever!”

Programs like Eco-Barge can’t run without the support of their volunteers, if you want to make a difference and help support the environment and marine life in the Whitsundays head over to Eco Barge’s website: https://ecobargecleanseas.org.au/

Congratulations on 500 trips Eco Barge, and well done to all the volunteers who help out each trip!

Saddlery is one of the world’s oldest handicrafts. In bygone days, when ploughing the fields and transport were dependent on the horse, saddlers were an integral part of daily life. Despite the need for saddlers diminishing with time, cattle mustering, the popularity of pony clubs and racing has ensured that the master saddler still have an important role worldwide.

In Proserpine, thoughts of the saddlery trade awaken memories of Mr R.W. (Bob) Eckel. Born at Blackall in 1908, Bob was raised in western Queensland and in his youth worked as a shearer. While working at Mitchell, he suffered a leg injury in a football game and developed gangrene. In the days of no penicillin or antibiotics and after numerous operations, the leg had to be amputated. Bob was only 22 and there were no rehabilitation services available. He was paid 5/- per week until he gained employment. After his accident, his first jobs were looking after pumps on a cattle station and dairying, but he had to relinquish these due to difficulty trying to hold a bucket of milk as well as managing crutches.

Bob learnt the saddlery trade at Home Hill and his father had already taught him shoe-repairing. Armed with his own equipment, he arrived in Proserpine in 1937 taking over the premises vacated by

BY RUTH PUDDEFOOT

saddler, Bob Locke.

In 1942, Bob married Melba Price of Bowen. In 1943, the family moved to Alpha for a short time before returning to Proserpine where Bob re-established his saddlery business, initially in one of Arthur Dobbins’s Main Street shops with the family living above. Then in 1953, he shifted to Dobbins Lane when Arthur Dobbins built new shops there, tailored to the needs of his special tenants Bob and shoemaker, Paddy Fitzgerald, Bob’s lifelong friend. In 1946, Bob completed an upholstery course paid for by the sale of his utility. He learnt canvas work, particularly for boats and awnings, and vinyl seating for cars and chairs.

Bob often came home with holes in his fingers where the awl had stuck while padding saddles with horsehair had to be pushed evenly and tightly into every corner. Only the simplest of stitching was done by machine and for this Bob used an old Singer sewing machine purchased from local tailor, Mr Tom Byers. There were not many saddlers of Bob’s calibre in this area and repaired goods were often posted to properties such as Jochheim’s “Hillrise” and other outlying stations. But more than just a master saddler … Bob was a great inspiration to other handicapped people. He owned a fixed-wheel

bicycle which enabled him to ride carrying his crutch and he was a familiar figure travelling to and from work.

Although he could not participate in sports, Bob took a great interest in local clubs. He loved horse racing and helped start up horse racing at Breadalbane Station. He was secretary of the Turf Club and a member of the newly formed Rodeo Committee. He was a member of the A.P. and I. Show Association, Proserpine Rotary Club and a Scout Leader. He officiated at boxing matches, helped teach youngsters to box and was a timekeeper at football.

For 30 years, until his retirement in 1974, Bob Eckel’s shop was a popular place for folks to drop in for a yarn as they watched him work. He died in 1976 but the image of Bob, apron on, stitching away, sitting in his shop with its familiar and welcoming smell of leather, will remain as a legacy of a skilled craftsman.

Story and photo courtesy Proserpine Historical Museum.

The volunteers proud of their collection!

Before the clean-up

After the clean-up

A Weekend Of Flaming Hot Music Flame Tree Gathering 2024

At the weekend David Flower organised a beautiful bunch of artists to come together for an intimate three-day gathering on a private property in Preston (Conway Rd).

The gathering offered a variety of entertainment across different music genres, including folk / funk /rock and roots artists and a full program of activities, games and guaranteed spontaneous moments known as the ‘Flower Effect’.

The fantastic festival helped raise much-needed funds for Eco Barge Clean Seas, a spectacular organisation that arranges marine debris clean-ups alongside caring for injured turtles.

Founder of the festival, David Flower, gushed over how the three-day event went:

“I think everyone was just in awe of the atmosphere that was there because the setting was so beautiful, the skies were blue, and the sun would bank around the back

of the stage, so everyone was in the shade, and early in the day and at night, everyone had a dance.”

“It was just beautiful.”

Around 200 individuals attended the event, which David said gave the festival a real “community feel.”

Some highlights from the weekend included the finishing act Salt n Steel, who got all the audience jumping and singing along at the end of the night, and the game of backyard cricket. However, David added that the “cherry on the top of a very great cake was that “everyone left with a big smile on their faces and the rumour’s getting out now of how great it was!”

While they are still counting numbers for how much was raised for Eco Barge, last year they raised $2.5k, and are expecting the numbers to be even higher this year.

Keep an eye out for next year’s festival and join in raising funds for a great cause.

Camping Without Hassle A Tourism Whitsunday’s Member Spotlight

Jade from Tourism Whitsundays popped down to Shute Harbour this week to chat with Scamper - Whitsunday Island Camping Connections about the stunning weather, whale sightings, and upcoming ideas for Scamper in the Whitsundays.

Camping with Scamper is a unique adventure that allows you to enjoy the Whitsunday Islands. Jade says as an amateur camper herself, who loves the idea of camping rather than the logistics, Scamper provides a service that ticks all the boxes for a camping experience without the hassle. Setting up camp on a secluded beach, falling asleep under the stars, and waking up to the sunrise next to the water seems like the perfect way to spend a weekend.

With Scamper, guests can expect a hassle-free camping experience. They take care of everything, from providing complete camping kits for hire, access to Kayaks to bring along, food and meal drop availability and transfers to and from desired destinations.

Whether it’s a peaceful beachside retreat or an adventurous island camp, Scamper’s personalised service ensures each camping trip is tailored to your preferences. They handle the logistics, so you can focus on the adventure.

What an incredible addition to the experiences offered in The Whitsundays.

Contributed by Jade Yvonne, Business Development Executive, Tourism Whitsundays

Two (very sweet!) white female rats are looking for their forever home.

Rats are great therapists and companions, especially for children with developmental disabilities, due to their gentle and calm nature.

A bonus is they are also extremely intelligent! You can train them to do tricks, and they are naturally curious animals who enjoy forming bonds with their

FAST FACTS:

Rehoming fee: FREE to a good home!

owners.

The best home for rats is a wire cage; the larger and taller, the better, especially due to their active nature, with them loving climbing.

Nolah and Billie would love to be your next pet, if you are interested contact Chloe: 0423 001 510 (Private Rehoming).

Sex: Female

Breed: White Rats

Indoors/Outdoors: Indoors (Wired Cage)

To schedule a meet and greet with this pet, complete and submit the animal inquiry form:

Meet Nolah & Billie

The festival had a fantastic line-up of artists Families came together to enjoy the live entertainment

Musicians took to the stage to play in the sun

Attendees danced the night away

Photo credit: Bronwyn Garland

A beautiful turtle decoration The lovely eco barge volunteers

FAMILY THEATRE | FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER

Enjoy high-brow toilet humor for kids, with high-caliber circus acts, a rocking soundtrack, and genuine belly laughs!

CHECK SHOW TIMES & BOOK TICKETS

Tourism Whitsundays Networking Night

Lee Irvin & Susan Watson

Julie Telford, Craig Turner & Elise Johnson

Shaun Cawood, Tom Young & Carly Povery

Annie Lee & Mary-Anne Sullivan

Sarah Vickery & Annie Lloyd Lewis

Michelle Johns, Russel Fisher, James Johnston & Michael Kimpton

Lindsay Simpson & Lee Haw

Charles Vear, Lee Shaw, Mel Shaw & Vicki Sharpe

Patrica Accadrolli, John Linton, Brad Henstock & Leonie Ager Ian & Debbie Whitaker

Heather Thatcher, Vahri Kelly & Zak Kelly Clay Bauman, Tanya Watts & Christina Hands

Deborah Friend, Merewyn Wright & Ellen Kerr Jaclyn Watson, Christina Unterwurzacher & Michael Jeffery Aysha Purchase, Cailin Walsh & Evelyn Cartridge Mayor Ry Collins & Marcus Taylor

North Queensland Bulk Ports

Launch Community Reference Group In Bowen

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) announced the launch of a new Community Reference Group (CRG) in Bowen on Mon-

day 2 September.

The CRG will serve as a platform for community members to engage with NQBP on key issues, share feedback, and stay in-

formed about port activities.

NQBP CEO Brendan Webb said establishing the CRG is a significant step towards building a stronger relationship with the community surrounding the Port of Abbot Point.

“As a government-owned port authority, we believe that engaging with our community in an open and constructive way is essential to the sustainable development of the port and the region,” Mr Webb said.

“We have a long and rich history at Bowen, with port activities starting off the Bowen Wharves in 1867, and the more recent opening of the terminal at Abbot Point in 1984.

“With the port and the Bowen community entering a new chapter with key projects

such as the new Bowen Jetty, Bowen Orbital Spaceport and the emerging hydrogen industry, we believe now is the right time to take our community engagement to a new level.”

The CRG will include representatives from various sectors of the community, including local businesses, environmental groups, and the Traditional Owners, the Juru People.

The group will meet regularly to discuss a wide range of topics related to port operations, environmental management, community impacts, and future development plans.

Positions are still available and close 5pm Friday 27 September, to apply read the terms of reference and complete the nomination form at www.nqbp.com.au

North Queensland Bulk Ports CEO Brendan Webb at Abbot Point, Photo supplied

TOWNSVILLE, TAKE A BOW!

The World Multisport World Championships were due to take place in TOWNSVILLE in 2019. Then Covid hit.

Finally, they took place this year between 15 to 25 August, 2024

There were 35 countries represented with athletes competing in an array of events over 10 days including a Parade of Nations and remarkable Opening ceremony. There were masses of Canadians, Americans, New Zealanders, Japanese, Spanish, English, Irish and others all in their Country Uniforms. But the show of Green and Gold athletes was mesmerising around the race Precinct.

The events covered a variety of different distances and all age groups, including Cross Duathlon, Aquabike, short and long distance Triathlons, Aquathlon, Para Triathletes, Juniors, Elites, Cross Triathlon races, all covering off-road cycling, swimming, running and road cycling.

Townsville was abuzz with a phenomenal atmosphere over the festival carnival which took place along the Townsville Strand precinct, back into the city, past

Wangaratta Bowls

BOWLS

Self-Selected Triples

Monday’s self-selected triples event wrapped up the year with an exciting finish. The winning team on Rink 5, which also claimed the jackpot, consisted of Denis Madeley, Joe Paynting, and Leon Fox, who triumphed over Allan Gillies, John Riemann, and Jill Gillies. Runners-up were Greg Colquhoun and Kennedy Whitton, who defeated M McKenzie and Dom Diaz.

Tuesday Social Bowls

In Tuesday’s social bowls, the winning team of Karen McKenzie, M Wright, and Joe Paynting defeated Joan Atkinson, Ron Boskma, and Dot Slater, with a special mention of Dot’s return to the game. Runners-up Allan Gillies, K Jones, and Greg Colquhoun overcame Bron Tolcher, John Riemann, and Kevin Jewell. The jackpot remained unclaimed.

Fun Friday

Friday’s fun bowls saw a series of competitive matches. Alan Gillies, Chris Frew, and Rob Boskma won against Joe Paynting,

Viv Boskma. Christina B. D Jones, W McNamara, and K Wallace defeated D Diaz, J Paynting, and C Bellingham. L Knight, M Hyde, and R Stitt triumphed over B Bellingham, J Chadwick, and K Jones. Mary and Jill won against Nicky and Paul. Resting touches went to Paul and Joe, while the jackpot did not go off.

Barefoot Bowls

On Friday night, the Barefoot Bowlers team of Suzi, David, Tim, and Jamie won the mango prize by defeating Kerri, Sandy, Garry, and Denis.

Father’s Day Game

Sunday’s Father’s Day game was fiercely contested. The winning team of Deb Retchless, Keith Aykens, and Darryl Jones defeated Kennedy Whitton, Lorraine Knight, and Robyn Stitt. Runners-up Allan Gillies, Brian Bellingham, and Penny Warren won against Iren Laird, Laurie Land, and Allan Rolfe. The jackpot also remained unclaimed.

Contributed with thanks to Penny Warren

Jezzine Barracks and up as far as Pallarenda Park.

Athlete camaraderie was excellent with many highlights and amazing individual performances. One notable highlight was our very own 86 year old Lachlan Lewis ending on the podium in the Aquabike event. A true Aussie Icon and World champion.

The performance of our Age Group Australian Teams in all events was remarkable with many individual athletes ending on the podium.

Personally, I was a bit underdone as I developed a bit of a groin niggle preventing me from doing the 30 km Triathlon run. On this occasion I was eligible to swap to the Aquabike including a 3km ocean swim and 114km cycle, but luckily no run. The swim was a dream, yet the road cycle was very challenging. At the end of the day I finished in 5th position in the World in my age category, pretty stoked which qualified me for a spot at next year’s Worlds in Pontevedra in Spain in June.

Contributed with thanks to Michael Kimpton

Airlie Beach Bowls Club Mark the Arrival of Spring

As spring arrives at our club, the demolition of the shade cloth, seats, and covers is making way for the installation of a new hard cover. Despite the changes, there was a great turnout for Tuesday afternoon’s Thelma Porter Day. The team of skipper Joan McGrath, with Susan at lead and Arthur McManus at second, played brilliantly and took home first prize. Special congratulations go to Betty Whitehorn for her amazing efforts and to Lane Telford, who shared some wonderful stories about her remarkable mother, Thelma.

Wednesday’s event had a smaller attendance, with Mervyn Stewart taking home the honours for the day. Meanwhile, Bobby and Yvonne Spees continued their success in Business House Bowls, with bar manager Fiona Greener also doing a fantastic job. Friday morning saw the Endeavour Foun-

dation members showing significant improvement in their bowling skills. It was wonderful to see how much progress Michael, Jett, Cathy, and John have made.

On Saturday morning, Andy McDougall won the Scroungers event once again. Even with a handicap of minus 10, Andy remains a strong contender.

Sunday featured the B Singles final, with Rick Brunell playing outstanding bowls. Rick will face Andy McDougall in the final, following Andy’s narrow victory over Stephen Lawrie.

Our club also hosted the Champion of Champions Novice Bowlers competition, where our own Dawn Dowell triumphed over Wendy from North Mackay, Kelly from West Tigers, and Sharon from Northern Beaches to become the 2024 Novice Ladies Champion of Champions.

Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson

Photo supplied

BOWLS

Proserpine Golf Club Say Goodbye To ‘Winter’

It was a fantastic week of golf at Proserpine Golf Club with great weather and strong performances across all competitions.

Tuesday, August 27 - Stableford

• Winner: Sean Gower (42 points)

• 2nd Place: Dylan Holland (41 points)

• 3rd Place: Cory O’Shea (38 points)

Wednesday, August 28 - Ladies’ Stableford

• Winner: Jan Shuwalow (36 points)

• 2nd Place: Di Dobbins (36 points)

Thursday, August 29 - Stableford

A Grade:

• Winner: Adam Hosie (39 points)

• 2nd Place: Craig McLean (37 points)

B Grade:

• Winner: Ross Meade (39 points)

• 2nd Place: Peter Lindsay (36 points)

Friday, August 30 - Met Run 9 Holes

• Winner: Fay Milne (26 points)

GOLF

• 2nd Place: Zac Vloedmans (22 points)

Saturday, August 31 - Stableford

Men:

• Overall Winner: Zac Vloedmans (48 points)

Ladies:

• Winner: Pam Harrison (33 points)

• Runner-Up: Tiina Randmae

Sunday, September 1 - Junior Championships

• Winner: Jack Hayes William (nett 66)

September Monthly Medal

Men:

• Winner: Luke Wayth (nett 69)

Ladies:

• Winner: Peta Thomas (nett 71)

Congratulations to all participants. For more details, visit Golflink. Looking forward to more great golf in the coming weeks!

Contributed with thanks to Proserpine Golf Club

Proserpine Vets GOLF

Eighteen veteran golfers made the journey to Collinsville for the Whitsunday Group fixture, where they were greeted by glorious weather and an exceptionally maintained course, cared for entirely by volunteers. The course featured different grasses and surfaces compared to Proserpine, with thicker grass near the greens that caused the ball to stop abruptly.

A total of 52 players competed in the event, and the Proserpine team performed impressively. Craig McLean claimed first place overall with a fantastic 43 points. Peter Fox followed in fourth place with 36 points, and John Roser secured sixth place with 34 points.

In the ladies’ competition, Elspeth Scot-

ford emerged as the overall winner with 38 points. Leanne Alexander continued her strong performance from the Club Championships, where she won the A Grade, by finishing third with 34 points. Tiina Randmae took sixth place with 30 points. Elspeth Scotford, Gary Scotford, and Peter Fox also achieved several pin shots throughout the day.

Congratulations to all the players for their excellent performances. The next event on the calendar is the September Monthly Medal.

Contributed with thanks to Paula McQuat

Elspeth Scotford and Craig McLean

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

TRIPLES FINALISED

BOWLS

The Club Championship Triples saw an exciting weekend of matches.

On Saturday afternoon, a round of the Championship Triples was played, followed by the first semi-final. Jonathan Bye, Toby Craig, and Gavin Milne defeated Peter Lawton, Harry Craig (substitute for Kendall Watts), and Gavin Noonan with a score of 29-9. In another match, Dale Haack, Shane Kinnear, and Wayne Handley won against Vince Olsen, Michael Kinnear (substitute for Bryan Davy), and Luchie Gardel 25-14.

On Sunday morning, the second semi-final took place, where Jonathan Bye, Toby Craig, and Gavin Milne triumphed over Philip Brown, Barry Zillmann, and Bruce Uhe, 23-13. The final, held on Sunday afternoon, saw Dale Haack, Shane Kinnear, and Wayne Handley defeat Jonathan Bye, Toby Craig, and Gavin Milne with a commanding 27-8 victory. Dale, Shane, and Wayne will represent the club in the Champion of Champion Triples at Wests Tigers on Saturday, September 7, and Sunday, September 8. We wish them the best and hope they continue their strong performance.

Social Bowls Results

On Wednesday, in preparation for the Zone playoffs, Carol Crosbie and Joan McGrath from Airlie Beach joined for a game on the grass. Carol and Joan ended in a 15-all draw with Mike Harrison and Bruce Magilton. In another match, Mike (a visitor from Canada), Alen Sanderson, Heather Brown, and Darelle Rowe (a visitor from Tea Gardens) defeated Stefanie (a visitor from Germany), Barry Zillmann, Philip Brown, and Ron Rowe 21-10.

A round of the Senior Singles was also played on Wednesday, where Luchie Gardel defeated Sandy Daffara 26-23.

Sunday Social Bowls

Sunday’s social bowls had a smaller turnout with only four players. Teams were drawn at random, resulting in Heather Brown and Mike Harrison defeating John Anderson and Sandy Daffara 27-11, in a game that was tied at 10-all before the break.

Congratulations to all the participants and good luck to the team in the upcoming Champion of Champion Triples!

Contributed with thanks to Proserpine Bowls Club

Bowen Bowls Socials

BOWLS

Sunday Results: Ron and Lloyd defeated Ray and Steve.

• Allen, Rob, and Gus defeated Marion, Wendy, and Dave.

• Janine, Geoff, and Skip defeated Rossco, Frank, and Gordo.

Wednesday Social Bowls (August 28):

• Peter, Jane, and Daryl defeated Janine, Frank, and Ray.

• Jeff and Rob defeated Doc and Marion.

Congratulations to all the winners!

Contributed with thanks to Joan Edwards

• Lou and Dave defeated Mary Ellen and Steve.

Cannons Super Week

A Recap of Remarkable Achievements

The Cannonvale Cannons had an action-packed and exciting week filled with impressive swimming performances and valuable training opportunities. The week began with the Cannons hosting their Club Night on Wednesday, followed by a weekend swim clinic led by top swim coach Shaun Crow. One of the standout performances of the week came from Eloise Chegwidden, who competed at the Townsville Tourist Swim Meet over the weekend. Eloise achieved outstanding results, winning gold medals in all nine of her events and setting personal bests in four of them. Her success is a testament to her hard work and dedication.

During Wednesday night’s Club Night, the Cannons celebrated Jax Clayworth for setting two new club records in the 50m and 200m Butterfly events. Additionally, Giselle Burton presented Upgrade Certificates to several swimmers, including Isaac Pisaniello, Jax Clayworth, Kye Mitchell, Eric Mulliss, Leo Mulliss, and Tyler Bennett. Chocolate Awards for the best personal bests (PBs) were given to Blaire Harland and Harris Delac. Ruby Lawson was recognized for her outstanding performance, winning the Swim of the Night award for her 25m Butterfly. The top performers of Club Night, based on PBs, included Kye Mitchell, Tyler Bennett, Harry Chegwidden, Jax Clayworth, Lennox

SWIMMING

and

The highlight of the weekend was the swim clinic facilitated by Shaun Crow. Swimmers participated in sessions designed to enhance their skills and speed, while parents attended an information session. One of Shaun’s swimmers, Harrison Turner, shared his journey with the attendees. At 20 years old, Harrison is a top Australian 200m Butterfly swimmer who trains with Shaun at Nudgee College. He also assisted Shaun with coaching throughout the clinic and enjoyed working with all the swimmers.

At the conclusion of the clinic, Shaun presented Most Improved Awards to Zach

Celeste Orenshaw, Andie Reynolds, and Zane Clayworth. The weekend was a memorable experience for everyone involved, with swimmers, parents, and coaches all thoroughly enjoying the event. Shaun’s favorite expressions, such as “Ducks in a Line,” “Oi,” and “Goldilocks,” are sure to be remembered by the swimmers for years to come.

A big congratulations to all the swimmers who participated over the weekend!

The Cannonvale Cannons had a fantastic week, filled with achievements and valuable learning experiences.

Contributed with thanks to Raylene Rasmussen

Whitsunday United Weekly Football Report

The first round of finals was a mixed bag for Whitsunday United, with only the Division 1 Men’s team securing a win. They faced Wanderers in Mackay on Friday night in a semi-final match. After a scoreless first half, Whitsunday came out strong in the second half. Caleb Vanderdrift scored early on from a cross by Tate Butler, and Aaron Morgan added a second with a late header, sealing a 2-0 victory. The Division 1 Men will face either Lions or Wanderers in the final.

The Under-13 Division One team had a tough match against Rangers. Despite only one point separating them in the league, Rangers took an early lead with two goals in the first 14 minutes. Whitsunday managed to score in the 29th minute, but Rangers proved too strong, winning 4-1. The team will look to bounce back in the

semi-finals next weekend, with a chance to reach the grand final.

In another intense game, the Under-13 Prem team faced Rangers in a final. Rangers led 1-0 at halftime, but Whitsunday equalized in the 60th minute through Sam. The game went into extra time and then to penalties after a 1-1 draw. Despite efforts from Shannon, Nick M, and Eli W, who all scored in the shootout, Rangers ultimately won. It was a hard-fought match that highlighted Whitsunday’s determination and teamwork.

The Under-15 Premiers played against Country, who started strongly, scoring in the 11th minute and converting a penalty in the 43rd. Whitsunday dominated the second half, and Max O’Keefe scored a penalty in the 70th minute, but they

couldn’t find another goal, resulting in a 2-1 loss.

The U23 Women’s team, after securing second place last weekend, faced Lions SC in the first round of finals. Whitsunday dominated possession and created several scoring chances, but the game remained 0-0 after regular time, thanks in part to a crucial save by goalkeeper Robyn. In extra time, Lions managed to score, winning 1-0. The U23 Women will face Magpies next weekend for a spot in the grand final.

The Premier Ladies faced a strong Lions squad, losing 6-0 on Saturday night. Despite having a depleted team, Whitsunday worked hard but struggled to contain the Lions’ attack. Special mentions go to Imo, Kiki, Robyn, and Ellyse, who played through extra time in the Reserves and

still performed well in the Premier match. The team aims to regroup and secure a spot in the grand final next weekend.

The U23 and FQPL Men both ended their seasons with losses to Rangers. The U23 team had an exciting game, leading 4-3 late on with a hat trick from Lincoln Fricker, but a late penalty for Rangers forced extra time, where they lost 6-4. The Men’s Premiers also faced Rangers, taking an early lead with a penalty from Alan O’Donnell, but eventually losing 2-1 after a strong comeback from Rangers.

All eyes will be on the Women’s teams this weekend as they fight for a place in the grand finals alongside the Division 1 Men. The teams are determined to bounce back and finish the season strong.

Contributed with thanks to Allan Milosti

Wild, Isaac Pisaniello, Tora Delac, Charlie Doherty,

Liam Filewood.

Trefz,

Blaire H with chocolate award

Eloise Chegwidden at Townville Tourists

Question time at swim clinic

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PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

Proposed Development

Make a submission from 6.09.2024 to 27.09.2024

Development Application for Development Permit for Material Change of Use for Dual Occupancy

Where: 7 Spalla Drive, Proserpine On: Lot 92 RP737367

Approval sought: Development Permit Application ref: 20240500

You may obtain a copy of the application and make a submission to: Whitsunday Regional Council PO Box 104

Proserpine QLD 4800 info@whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au 07 4945 0222 www.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au

2024 Mayor’s Charity Ball

Tickets are on sale for the Mayor’s Charity Ball!

Mayor Ry Collins has chosen not one, but two incredible local charities to support this year: BMA CQ Rescue and the Whitsunday Suicide Prevention Network.

Let’s come together on Saturday 21st September to support these local charities and make a difference! Visit the Proserpine Entertainment Centre website to purchase your ticket.

Water Usage Notices

Water usage notices have been issued across the Whitsunday Region. Residents are advised that the due for payment is Friday 20th September 2024 Please ensure that you make payment with your water notice, not your rate notice, as the payment details differ. Water usage notices can be paid at any of Council’s Customer Service Centres or via any of the methods outlined on the notice, including online at www.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au

Refurbishment of Collinsville Pool

Whitsunday Regional Council is pleased to announce the refurbishment of the Collinsville Pool during the winter closure. The improvements include the installation of a new bulkhead to create a Swimming Australia approved competition 25m pool, maintenance of a general use area, replacement of tiles inside and around the pool, upgrade of the chlorine tank, and refurbishment of pumps. These enhancements are aimed at extending the asset life of the pool and improving the experience

Matches and Tournaments Game Results Team Achievements and Successes

Matches and Tournaments Game Results Team Achievements and Successes

Player profiles/interviews

Player Profiles & Interviews

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Come and pick up with trailer or truck or we deliver for a fee. Screened topsoil $300 for 10t load. Delivered to Jubilee Pocket, Airlie Beach & Cannonvale Call 0422413810

for all users. Due to unforeseen delays, the pool will now reopen on 19th September 2024, ready for the second half of the school holidays. We look forward to welcoming the community to the upgraded facility.

Animal Management Inspections

Whitsunday Regional Council Approved Inspection Program

Part 2 Division 1 Subdivision 3 Section 134 –Approved Inspection Program Local Government Act 2009

Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008

Whitsunday Regional Council Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2014

Whitsunday Regional Council will be carrying out an approved inspection program in accordance with Part 2 Division 1 Subdivision 3 Section 134 Local Government Act 2009.

The purpose of the program is to inspect selected residential properties in the Whitsunday Regional Council area to identify registration and the number of dogs and cats kept at each property to determine compliance with the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 and Whitsunday Regional Council Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2014.

The program will be conducted for a period of three (3) months commencing Monday, 23 September 2024 and conclude on Friday, 29 November 2024 Council Local Law Officers will be clearly identified by way of Whitsunday Regional Council’s Uniform and Identification Badge.

A copy of the program is available for inspection at

PUBLIC NOTICES

Copies of the program may be purchased from Whitsunday Regional Council.

Current Tenders

Whitsunday Regional Council invites tenders from suitably resourced and experienced contractors for the performance of the works as described in the tender documents.

Prospective tenderers are requested to register on the eTenderBox website – https://whitsunday. etenderbox.com.au to download the relevant documentation.

• #500.2024.0056

Supply and Delivery of Various Mowers

Tender closes no later than 2:00pm, 27th September 2024

Tenders should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, endorsed with the tender name and number and lodged via eTenderBox – https://whitsunday. etenderbox.com.au, by no later than the closing date.

Section 228 (7) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, relating to changes to tenders may be applied. Enquiries can be directed to the contact officer through the eTenderBox website or by contacting Council on 1300 972 753.

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6.00 WorldWatch. 8.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike Championship. Round 5. 4.00 Etched In Gold. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 20. Highlights. 5.30 Frontlines. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Ottoman Empire By Train. 8.30 9/11: Four Flights. 10.05 America After 9/11. 12.10 Thatcher & Reagan. 2.10 24 Hours In Emergency. 3.00 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 3.55 Hell On Earth: WWII. 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.00 WorldWatch. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Woven Threads Stories From Within. 2.10 World’s Greatest Hotels. 3.00 Railway Journeys UK. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Final stage. Highlights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. 8.05 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. 8.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 9.35 24 Hours In Emergency. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Suspect. 11.30 House Of Promises. 1.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 The Pacific. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 News. 1.00 The Newsreader. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Yakka: Australia At Work. 3.55 Love Your Garden. 4.45 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 The Assembly. 9.15 The Art Of... 9.45 Brush With Fame. 10.20 News. 10.35 The Business. 10.50 Four Corners. 11.40 Q+A. 12.40 Media Watch. 1.00 Parliament. 2.05 Grand Designs. 2.55 Love Your Garden. 3.50 Catalyst. 4.50 Outback Ringer. 5.30 7.30. 6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. 2.20 World’s Greatest Hotels. 3.10 Railway Vietnam. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Tony Robinson: The Thames At Night. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS News. 10.30 The Point: Road Trip. 11.30 Babylon Berlin. 12.25 Babylon Berlin. 1.20 Illegals. 3.20 Make Me A Dealer. 4.10 Bamay. 4.40 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.35 Media Watch. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Yakka: Australia At Work. 3.55 Love Your Garden. 4.45 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. 8.35 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 9.25 Planet America. 10.00 Would I Lie To You? 10.30 News. 10.45 The Business. 11.00 Interview With The Vampire. 11.50 Fifteen-Love. 12.45 Grand Designs. 1.35 Parliament. 2.35 Killing Eve. 3.20 Love Your Garden. 4.05 Rage. 4.30 Gardening Aust. 5.30 7.30.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. 10.30 Compass. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 News. 1.00 The Assembly. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Yakka: Australia At Work. 3.55 Love Your Garden. 4.40 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Return To Paradise. (M) 9.30

Spaces. 10.20 News. 10.35

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: You May Now Kill The Bride. (2016) 2.00 House Of Wellness. 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. Second elimination final. Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. 11.15 Armchair Experts. (M) 12.00 GetOn Extra. 12.30 Taken. (M) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Moir Stakes Day and City Tattersalls Club Cup Day. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game. 3.00 Football. AFL. First qualifying final. Sydney v GWS Giants. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. First elimination final. Brisbane Lions v Carlton. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. 11.00 The Voice. (PG) 12.35 Taken. (M) 1.35 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Drop Dead Weird. 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Surveillance Oz. 3.00 Border Security: Int. 3.30 Border Security. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 News. 7.00 The Voice. (PG) 8.35 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.35 The Latest: Seven News. 10.05 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (M) 11.10 Autopsy USA. (M) 12.10 Lipstick Jungle. (M) 1.10 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.35 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PG) 2.00 Catch Phrase. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.15 The Rookie. (M) 10.15 S.W.A.T. (M) 11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PG) 12.45 The Event. (M) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Border Security: Int. (PG) 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 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.05 Made In Bondi. (M) 10.10 First Dates UK. (M) 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Extended Family. (PG) 12.10 Holey Moley Australia. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 8: Early morning. 6.30 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Bondi Vet. 1.00 Paralympics Paris 2024: Encore. 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 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Sydney Roosters. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 9: Late night. 12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 9: Post midnight.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 7. St George Illawarra Dragons v Canberra Raiders. 2.30 NRLW Wrap. 3.00 Paralympics Paris 2024: Encore. 5.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 10: Afternoon. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. Penrith Panthers v Gold Coast Titans. 9.25 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. 10.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 10: Night. 10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 10: Late night. 12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 10: Post midnight. 6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Freshly Picked.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 7. Parramatta Eels v Gold Coast Titans. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. Newcastle Knights v Dolphins. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. 8.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 11: Night. 9.00 60 Minutes. 9.45 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 11: Late night. 12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 11: Post midnight. 4.00 Paralympics: Pre-Show. 4.30 Paralympics: Closing Ceremony. 6.00 Mass. 6.30 Key Of David. 7.00 Joseph Prince. 7.30 GCBC. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. 8.30 Freshly Picked. 9.00 Taste

6.00 Paralympics: Closing Ceremony Cont. 7.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.30 Paralympics Paris 2024: Encore. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 The Block. (M) 8.45 Paralympics Paris 2024: Closing Ceremony. 11.45 La Brea. (M) 12.40 Transplant. (MA15+) 1.35 Tipping Point. (PG) 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Neighbours. 8.30 Bold. 9.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. 10.00 Judge Judy. 10.30 Hunted. 11.45 Ent. Tonight. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Deal Or No Deal. 1.00 News. 2.00 Family Feud. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 News. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 9.00 Have You Been Paying Attention? 10.00 Ghosts. 10.30 News. 10.55 The Project. 12.00 Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.15 Saltimbanco To Luzia: 25 Years Of Cirque Du Soleil. 1.45 My Way. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 The Block. 8.40 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (M) 9.40 True Story. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Chicago Med. 12.00 Transplant. 12.50 Tipping Point. 1.40 Pointless. 2.35 It’s All Greek To Me. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. 8.00 Neighbours. 8.30 Bold. 9.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. 10.00 Judge Judy. 10.30 To Be Advised. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Deal Or

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.30 WorldWatch. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.30 Such Was Life. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Tony Robinson: The Thames At Night. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Secrets Of Our Universe With Tim Peake. 8.30 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries. 9.25 Miniseries: The Sixth Commandment. 10.35 SBS News. 11.05 El Immortal: Gangs Of Madrid. 1.05 Good People. 2.00 Good People. 3.55 Make Me A Dealer. 4.45 Late Programs.

10.50 The Art Of... 11.20 Grand Designs. 12.10 Killing Eve. 12.55 Parliament. 1.55 Love Your Garden. 2.40 Rage. 3.35 Catalyst. 4.30 Gardening Aust. 5.30 7.30. 6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. 2.10 History Of Britain. 3.05 Railway Journeys UK. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Tony Robinson: The Thames At Night. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Great Australian Walks. 8.25 Junior Doctors Down Under. 9.20 Rebus. 10.15 SBS News. 10.45 Pray For Blood. 12.20 Devils. 2.20 Miniseries: The Dark Heart. 3.10 Make Me A Dealer. 4.05 Bamay. 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 4.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.35 Border Security: Int. 2.05 Catch Phrase. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.10 The Front Bar. (M) 10.10 Air Crash Investigations. (PG) 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Talking Footy. 12.40 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 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 The Block. (PG) 8.40 Human Error. (M) 9.40 To Be Advised. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 Border Security: Int. 2.10 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 Home And Away. 8.30 Abused By Mum: The Ruby Franke Scandal. (M) 10.00 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Michelle Buckingham. (M) 11.05 Air Crash Investigations. (PG) 12.05 Magnum P.I. (M) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Human Error. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia.

7.35pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. (R)

8.00 Good Game Spawn Point.

8.35 Mythbusters

“There’s Your Problem!”. (PG)

9.00 Robot Wars. (R)

10.00 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

10.45 Merlin. (PG, R)

11.30 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)

11.55 Speechless. (PG, R)

7.30pm The Crystal Maze. (PG, R)

8.15 Robot Wars. (R)

9.15 Movie: Fantastic Mr. Fox. (2009) (PG, R)

10.40 Officially Amazing. (PG)

11.10 Dragon Ball Super. (PG, R)

11.35 Supernatural Academy. (PG, R)

11.55 The PM’s Daughter. (R)

7.30pm Movie: Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! (2022) (G, R)

8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)

9.10 Speechless. (PG, R)

9.55 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

10.40 Knowing The Score. (PG, R)

11.45 Malory Towers. (R)

12.35am Still So Awkward. (R)

1.35 The Legend Of Korra. (PG, R)

7.35pm The Inbestigators. (R)

7.50 Operation Ouch! (PG, R)

8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. (R)

9.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. (PG, R)

9.55 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

10.40 Merlin. (PG, R)

11.25 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)

11.45 Speechless. (PG, R)

7.35pm The Inbestigators. (R)

7.50 Operation Ouch! (PG, R)

8.25 Deadly Dinosaurs. (R)

8.55 Planet Expedition. (R)

9.50 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

10.40 Merlin. (PG, R)

11.25 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R) 11.45 Speechless. (PG, R)

7.35pm The Inbestigators. (R)

7.50 Operation Ouch! (PG, R)

8.25 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

10.00 Merlin. (PG, R)

10.45 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)

11.05 Speechless. (PG, R)

11.25 Horrible Histories. (R)

11.55 Operation Ouch! (R)

12.10am Good Game Spawn Point. (R)

6.00pm Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

10.30 I Escaped To The Country. (R)

11.30 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. (R)

12.30 Animal SOS Australia. (PG, R)

1.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, 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)

1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG, R)

6.00pm Greatest Escapes To The Country. (R)

6.45 Escape To The Country. (R)

7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (M, R)

8.30 Endeavour. (M, R)

10.30 Kath & Kim. (PG, R)

11.40 Greatest Escapes To The Country. (R)

12.25 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R) 1.30 Endeavour. (M, R)

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

8.30 Inspector Morse. (PG, R)

10.50 Heathrow. (M, R)

11.50 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

1.00 Bargain Hunt. (R)

2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Call The Midwife. (PG, R)

8.30 A Touch Of Frost. (M, R)

10.35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PG, R)

11.35 Bargain Hunt. (R)

12.35 Call The Midwife. (PG, R)

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R)

8.45 Judge John Deed. (M, R)

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

12.15 Bargain Hunt. (R)

1.30 Judge John Deed. (M, R)

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (R)

8.30 Grace. (M, R)

10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R)

11.30 Father Brown. (M, R)

12.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 1.30 My Impossible House. (PG, 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 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Elysium. (2013) (MA15+, R)

10.45 Movie: Pacific Rim: Uprising. (2018) (M, R)

1.00 American Restoration. (PG, R)

6.00pm AFL Post-Game Show.

7.00 Storage Wars. (PG)

7.30 Movie: Live Free Or Die Hard. (2007) (M, R) Bruce Willis, Justin Long.

10.15 Movie: Striking Distance. (1993) (M, R)

Bruce Willis.

12.25 Storage Wars. (PG, R)

1.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 2.00 Counting Cars. (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: Enemy Of The State. (1998) (M, R) 11.15 Movie: Big Trouble In Little China. (1986) (M, R) 1.25 Blokesworld. (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)

9.30 Appalachian Outlaws. (M)

10.30 Jade Fever. (M, R) 11.30 Mountain Men. (PG) 12.30 American Restoration. (PG, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG, R) 9.30 Big Rig Bounty Hunters. (M) 10.30 Deadliest Roads. (PG, R) 12.30 American Restoration. (PG, R) 1.00 American Pickers. (PG, R) 2.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)

8.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) 8.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. (M, R) 10.30 Police Custody USA. (M, R)

11.30 Swamp People. (M)

12.30 American Restoration. (PG, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. (PG) 8.30 Disasters At Sea. (PG) 9.30 The Mightiest. (PG) 10.30 Mighty Trains. (PG, R)

12.30 American Restoration. (PG, R)

1.00 The Front Bar. (M, R)

5.00pm Paralympics

Paris 2024. Day 9: Afternoon.

7.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 9: Night. 10.30 To Be Advised.

1.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)

1.30 Movie: Sweeney! (1977) (M, R)

6.00pm Paralympics

Paris 2024. Day 10.

7.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 10: Night. 10.00 Movie: For A Few Dollars More. (1965) (M, R) Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef.

12.45 Movie: Howling II: Your Sister Is A Werewolf. (1985) (MA15+, R)

6.00pm Paralympics

Paris 2024. Day 11: Night. 9.45 To Be Advised. 11.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+, R) 12.30 Movie: Yield To The Night. (1956) (M, R)

5.30pm Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)

6.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

9.25 FBI: International. (M, R)

11.15 CSI: Vegas. (MA15+, R)

12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm JAG. (PG, R)

7.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)

8.00 NCIS. (M, R)

9.55 Bull. (M, R) 12.45 Dr Phil. (M, R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 8.30 Thank God You’re Here. (R)

9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 11.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 11.30 Impractical Jokers. (M)

12.00 Entertainment Tonight. (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)

6.05pm Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (PG, R)

7.05 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. 9.25 Threesome. (MA15+)

10.30 Adam Eats The 80s. (PG, R)

10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 19. 1.55 Dark Side Of The Ring. (M, R)

5.40pm Monty Python’s Best Bits (Mostly) (PG, R)

6.15 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life: Bank Card. (PG, R) 7.25 Impossible Engineering: Whistler. (R)

8.20 Travel Man: Venice. (R)

8.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 20. 1.55 The X-Files. (M, R)

6.00pm JAG. (PG, R)

7.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)

8.00 NCIS. (M, R)

9.50 Bull. (M, R)

12.40 FBI: International. (M, R) 1.35 Dr Phil. (M, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R) 8.40 Grantchester. (M, R) 9.50 Coroner. (MA15+)

5.30pm Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)

6.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

9.25 FBI: International. (M, R)

11.15 SEAL Team. (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) 11.00 South Park. (M, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.45pm The Machines That Built America. (PG, R)

6.35 Abandoned Engineering. (PG, R)

7.30 Abandoned Americana. 8.25 God And Country: Christian Nationalism. (PG)

10.10 Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye. (PG, R)

11.15 Hoarders. (M, R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)

6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.45 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 11.10 The Neighborhood. (PG, R) 12.00 Entertainment Tonight. (R)

6.05pm Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (PG)

7.05 Jeopardy!

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

8.30 Taskmaster. (MA15+, R)

10.20 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.50 Great Australian Walks. (PG, R) 11.45 Over The Black Dot. (R)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 New Tricks. (M, R) 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 9.40 Silent Witness. (MA15+, R)

10.50 Whitstable Pearl. (M, R) 12.00 Tennis. Davis Cup. Finals. Group stage. Australia v France.

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 As Time Goes By. (PG, R)

8.40 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) 10.40 Queens Of Mystery. (M, R) 11.40 Footy Classified. (M) 12.35 My Favorite Martian. (R)

6.00pm Antiques Roadshow Detectives. (R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 RBT. (PG, R) 8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 Casualty 24/7. (M, R) 10.30 See No Evil. (M, R) 11.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 Tennis. Davis Cup. Finals. Group stage. Australia v Czechia.

5.30pm Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)

6.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 FBI: International. (M, R) 11.15 SEAL Team. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R)

7.00 Friends. (PG, R)

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

12.00 Entertainment Tonight.

5.30pm Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)

6.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

9.25 FBI: International. (M, R)

11.15 SEAL Team. (PG, R)

12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)

6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R)

7.00 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 11.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R)

11.30 Impractical Jokers. (M)

12.00 Entertainment Tonight. (R)

6.05pm Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (PG)

7.05 Jeopardy!

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

8.30 The Real Stories Of Basketball. (M) 10.20 Who Killed The WCW? (M)

11.15 Housos. (MA15+, R) 12.15 F*ck, That’s Delicious. (MA15+, R) 12.45 (Re)Solved. (M, R)

6.05pm Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (PG)

7.05 Jeopardy!

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

8.30 Movie: The Iceman. (2012) (MA15+, R) Michael Shannon, Winona Ryder, Ray Liotta. 10.25 Movie: Moneyball. (2011) (M, R) Brad Pitt. 12.50 Tales From The Territories. (MA15+, R)

5.30pm Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R) 6.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 FBI: International. (M, R) 11.15 SEAL Team. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 8.30 MTV Video Music Awards. 12.00 Impractical Jokers. (M) 12.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6.05pm Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (PG) 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 United Gangs Of America: Bandidos. (M) 10.20 Stormy. (M, R) 12.25 Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out. (MA15+, R) 1.30 Sex Before The Internet. (MA15+, R)