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This is what we discovered anyway when our team joined the Great Barrier Reef Festival’s (GBRF) Rotary Street Parade on Saturday afternoon.

This was the first year we’d participated, and we had so much fun that we are already planning our outfits for next year!

Walking the Airlie Beach main street with the rest of the crew and our trusty distribution truck emblazoned with our branding was a very proud moment.

It was fantastic to be part of the event – handing out lollies to children with their hands eagerly outstretched, waving to the crowds and feeling ignited by the community spirit that embodies this fantastic local event.

The GBRF is a wonderful fixture in our annual events calendar, which made their recent announcement even sadder to digest.

As I am sure many of you are aware, a community chat post set alight rumours that this would be the last GBRF.

Fortunately, we were able to speak with the organisers who confirmed this was just

a rumour, however, they announced that increased support was desperately needed in order for the event to continue into the future.

You can read the full story on page 3.

Most of the stress for organisers seems to be financial and I wonder if it would be possible for the already generous Council to find a few more dollars somewhere.

It seems that we are often hearing of events being cancelled these days, whether it be music festivals or community celebrations – and lack of funding is often the reason behind it.

So too are the resources, most importantly the volunteers. Could you volunteer your time to help with the workload? The GBRF look for volunteers all year round, perhaps you could be part of the reason the event becomes more feasible for the selfless souls who keep it running each year.

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MORE THAN JUST A WHEEL CHAIR

Last week, a grateful daughter and father took to Facebook to express their heartfelt thanks to Prosocial Support Services and its owner, Shae Patterson, for their exceptional assistance.

Angela Hampton asked the community if anyone had a wheelchair they could borrow for her terminally ill father, John Sharples. John sadly has stage 4 prostate cancer, and the doctors have given him 2 months to live.

Angela was unsure how to get her father, who was traveling from Brisbane, aboard the boat where they live. Without a car to transport her father, she thought having a wheelchair would make the process much easier.

Shae and Prosocial Support services jumped to the rescue and not only offered Angela and John a wheelchair but offered to transport it to them, as well as picking him up and dropping him off from the airport.

Angela expressed her gratitude to Shae:

“Not only did Shae offer to lend us a wheelchair for no cost, she also went and picked him up from the airport, and then organised for her sister to pick him and the wheelchair up from the marina and take him to the airport.”

This act of kindness allowed the family to spend some much needed quality time together, and Angela said her dad said it was “the highlight of his life.”

Shae wanted to let everyone know that the Whitsunday Prosocial Support Services, who are Independent support workers assisting NDIS and nonNDIS clients, are here to help.

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Behind the delighted smiles on children’s faces, the colourful creations that parade the main street, the fireworks and the fairground rides, is an army of dedicated volunteers who make the Great Barrier Reef Festival (GBRF) possible each year.

Many of these volunteers contribute vast amounts of free labour, do much of the heavy lifting and drive the event from within –their efforts often unseen by festivalgoers.

And while the organisers and volunteers were congratulated on the success of the 2024 GBRF which took place over the weekend, a social media post claiming the festival would not continue next year spread like wildfire through the community on Sunday evening. Despite the post being nothing but a rumour, the Festival committee has since stated that it unearthed a private struggle and has opened up the conversation about the continued feasibility of the event. Festival Chairwom-

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an, Margie Murphy, stepped forward on Monday afternoon to confirm that although she doesn’t know who started the rumour, she did appreciate the subject needed to be raised.

“I don’t know the person who posted on social media that this would be the last Reef Festival, and that statement definitely didn’t come from either myself as festival chairwoman or, to my knowledge, from any of my core committee,” she explained.

“That being said, there’s at least one point every year where we find ourselves saying: “never again”, as I think anyone who’s ever organised an event will understand!

“To most people the Reef Festival is a fun weekend but, to us, it’s a year-round un-paid job. It takes a massive amount of (mostly) woman-hours to put an event like this together, and these days there are fewer of us than ever to carry that load.”

Margie commented that, before the current organisational structure took over 15 years ago, the festival was operated by a paid organiser.

Since this has changed, Margie and other local individuals and businesses are contributing their free time, and resources to the point where it costs their businesses money in order to run the festival each year.

This has been compounded by the fact the Festival lost its Queensland government funding for marketing because it had reached the maximum number of years it is allowed to attain this type of funding.

The core festival committee is down to four people who, on top of the festival marketing and social media, do the event planning, permits, contracts, grant applications and reporting, sponsorship agreements, website development, graphics, ordering, entertainment bookings, accounting, fundraising and so much more, all unpaid, while doing their regular jobs.

While the committee appreciates all the contributions, they wanted people to understand how sponsorships do not always equate to cash.

“Even though we’re doing our bit for free and receive many in-kind contributions to offset costs, it still takes a lot of money to run a community event” explained Margie.

“It’s important for people to realise, that these ‘funding streams’ don’t necessarily equate to cash, or cover many of our costs, even when they do.”

“Our Council contributions are a good example of this. This year Whitsunday Regional Council gave us mostly “inkind” support - things like putting up our banners, organising extra rubbish collec-

tion, and helping with the traffic management we must have in place when we close the main street.

“These are all important things that have a cost associated with them, and that Council is perfectly placed to help with.

“The Council also gave us $5000, but when you consider that doesn’t even cover the public liability for the event which is $6000, it puts what we’re up against into perspective.

Margie reinforces the fact that she is very grateful for the sponsors, Council depart-

ments and local businesses that got behind the event this year, she simply wants to let people know they are struggling, especially as the festival continues to grow.

“So, on that note, will there be a Great Barrier Reef Festival next year?” asks Margie.

“There’s no doubt a few things need to change going forward, and there are some conversations we very much need to have, both internally and with our working partners, but for the sake of the community, and everything we’ve built up over 24 years, I very much hope so.”

Police Recruitment Seminar A Success

Queensland Police hosted a police recruitment seminar at PCYC Whitsunday last Tuesday and it was great success.

25 people attended the evening and learned all about the Queensland Police Service (QPS) and the recruitment program.

Regional Recruitment Officer Haylee Collins conducted the evening and explained the criteria attendees have to meet to be accepted into the Queensland Police Recruitment Program.

Following this Haylee discussed the fitness qualifications needed for an application to be considered, then explained the application process.

Local Student Wins Tourism Award

All recruits must understand the QPS Values, Integrity, Respect and Courage. They must meet QPS desired attributes. To be a QPS Police officer you must be able to communicate with confidence, be good at decision making, respond quickly and effectively, work well in teams, be self-motivated and inspire others, follow safety guidelines, be resilient and stay focused, and show respect for diversity.

Haylee also showed the attendees videos from QPS police officers’ experience in the police force.

Haylee introduced two police officers after her talk, Senior Constable Natasha Keeman talked about her recruitment process that she took as a mother looking to change career path.

Constable Zac Richters-Nielson is a recent graduate and talked primarily about the recruitment process.

Both officers talked about how much they love working with the QPS and encouraged everyone to join the force, for a rewarding and challenging career path.

PJasmine Gerlofs-

stole the show at the 2024 QTIC Salute to Excellence Awards in Brisbane last week, clinching the prestigious, “Secondary Student of the Year Award –Tourism” on Monday night.

This award highlights her extraordinary talent and dedication to Queensland’s vibrant tourism and hospitality sector, celebrated during an event that brought together the industry’s brightest stars.

The Salute to Excellence Awards recognise exceptional secondary students, employers, schools and registered training organisations for their participation in and contribution to the tourism, food and beverage and cookery qualifications through VET in Schools (VETiS), and School Based Apprenticeships or Traineeships.

Jasmine is recognised for her dedication and enthusiasm for gaining knowledge and experience in the tourism industry.

During her course with local tour operator Red Cat Adventures, she has acquired

numerous practical skills essential for her future career. Jasmine aspires to serve as a role model for women in both the boating and tourism sectors.

Jasmine said, “My vocational education through Red Cat Adventures has enabled me to get out on the water and be immersed in the natural environment, and seeing the variety of wildlife has ignited, in particular, my love of whales.”

“My future aspirations through the tourism industry are to be able to travel internationally and work towards my goal of becoming a Captain or Marine Biologist one day.

“I can gain various experiences, which may be challenging at times, but I can take these experiences with me throughout my life and career and pass those onto others.”

For 27 years, the annual awards program has championed exceptional secondary students studying tourism and hospitality, and celebrated the employers, teachers and trainers who support them.

Acting Sergeant Stephen Smith and Regional Recruitment Office Haylee Collins, Photo credit: Daniel Heggie

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Jasmine Gerlofsma receiving her award

Noemi Martinez Romera Winner of Creative Connections Art Exhibition

LNoemi created her piece in response to the exhibition theme: ‘Whitsunday Wonders: Above & Below the Surface.’

Her piece ‘Panorama’ by definition, is an ‘unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer’:

“In this painting, I explore a different view of the intricate nature within the Great Barrier Reef’s ecosystem,” Noemi explained.

Through a blend of contrast, realism, and surrealism, Noemi invites viewers into a scene where corals, plants, and fauna join in a dreamlike assembly against a charcoal background.

Having trekked South Mole Island and appreciated the scenery, it occurred to Noemi that when it comes to the Great Barrier Reef, people “only think of the bigger picture.”

Noemi’s intention, therefore, was to present a close-up perspective that highlights the individual elements within the larger picture.

Noemi emphasised that she was grateful for the lovely feedback she received, including from judge Lauren Turton from Artspace Mackay who commented the below:

“I enjoyed the artist’s interesting homage to the still life genre, and discovering the hidden treasures within this work.

I enjoyed the well-developed concept, thoughtful consideration of composition and technique.”

Noemi said she was shocked to have won the competition:

“I never did this piece with the aim of winning, I just wanted to do something beautiful, it was very instinctual.”

“I saw all the stunning work at the exhibition from so many different artists, with years of experience, with so many great techniques, and I felt overwhelmed.”

“I feel honoured.”

Many of the artist’s pieces have now been sold, and Noemi says that it was a “great” and “successful” night.

The prize was an acquisitive prize alongside a cash prize of a hefty $3000. Therefore, The Whitsunday Regional Council is now the proud owner of Noemi’s fantastic piece.

Noemi also helped design the Fairy Tree for the Immersed Art Installation at the Great Barrier Reef Festival.

Noemi doesn’t have any plans to create another masterpiece at present but wants to keep exploring her art and thanks her family members and coworkers who supported her.

You can see a full list of the winners on page 27.

Bloomsbury Crash Sparks Discussions About Safety Of The Bruce Highway

Last week, two men aged, 21 and 72 fought for their lives following a devastating multi-vehicle collision on the Bruce Highway near Bloomsbury and the road was subsequently closed in both directions.

The Bloomsbury accident, alongside other crashes, including the devastating Greyhound Bus Incident near Gumlu, has opened up discussions surrounding the quality of road on the Bruce Highway.

The section of the Bruce Highway that runs through Dawson, from Mackay up into Townsville, has been identified as one of the most dangerous sections of the entire highway, and the worst has been identified as the 100km stretch between Bowen and Home Hill.

The Bruce highway has seen 761 crashes over 13 years and Between 2018 and 2022, 149 people lost their lives in 129 separate fatal crashes on the Bruce Highway. Of those, 54% (81 fatalities) were head-on collisions and almost 80% (118 fatalities) occurred in 100-110km/h speed zones.

Andrew Wilcox MP, has added to discussions surrounding the Bruce Highway, saying that better funding is needed to facilitate much-needed upgrades that he believes would make the highway safer.

“To have absolutely no funding committed from the Labor government to the Dawson section of the Bruce Highway, the worst and most dangerous section of the entire highway is unacceptable.”

“The people have had enough, I’ve had enough.”

According to the The Australian Road Assessment Program (AusRAP) no part of the highway is rated 5 stars, and 45% is rated only 2 stars.

With many heavy vehicles using the Bruce Highway every day, struggles to keep up with the maintenance of the road are at the fore.

Andrew Wilcox MP has rallied for people to sign a petition called, ‘Back Our Bruce’ to improve the safety of those who live, work, and travel through the region.

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The devastating scene of the Bloomsbury Crash

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Noemi Martinez Romera won Best in show at the 2024 Great Barrier Reef Festival Art Exhibition.

Noemi Martinez Romera and Mayor Ry Collins with her winning piece: ‘Panorama’. Photo credit: Marewyn Wright

Whitsunday Local Crowned Miss Grand Australia 2024

Whitsunday’s local girl Paitin Louise Powell has been crowned Miss Grand Australia 2024 after placing 1st runner up two years in a row.

An inspiring tale of rising from the ashes after coming first runner up in 2022 and 2023, to achieving first place in 2024. Her success is a testament to the world that you can achieve your dreams despite the access and opportunity challenges faced by remote Australian girls.

Standing tall at 176cm, Paitin is the perfect combination of body, beauty, brain and business.

The 26-year-old Queensland Dental Nurse and Modelling School Trainer was crowned Miss Grand Australia 2024 at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour on Saturday night.

Miss Powell will now represent Australia at Miss Grand International (MGI) hosted in Cambodia and Thailand this October.

The 20 Miss Grand Australia national finalists from all over Australia successfully raised over $21,000 together in support of Destiny Rescue, an organisation that assists the rescue of young girls from child sexual slavery throughout the world with a particular focus on South-East Asia. The final funds raised were handed over

to Destiny Rescue at the coronation ceremony on Saturday evening at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour.

Paitin intends to use the Miss Grand Australia platform to continue working alongside Destiny Rescue to ensure more children are saved from the evils of human trafficking.

Australia holds one of the highest rankings in Miss Grand International history having placed globally in the top 5 multiple times since its inception in 2013.

Contributed with thanks to Dani Nicole Fitch

Proserpine Lions Club Welcomes New Board Of Directors

Proserpine Lions Club has announced their new board of directors at the Whitsunday Leisure and Activity Centre on Saturday 3rd August.

The lion’s club is a non-profit organisation that gets involved in humanitarian efforts locally, nationally, and internationally.

The dinner was attended by Past District Governors Gary and Audrey Kenny and included a series of award presentations.

Past President Joe Little Presented Lion Damien Mott with a Melvin Jones award. This award is named after Melvin Jones, the founder of Lions International and is the most prestigious award that the Lions give.

New members:

Mario Faletti - Lion Tamer

Barry Humphries - Tail Twister

Allan Connell - Membership Chair

Damien Mott - Vice President

Joe Little - Past President

Charlie Atkinson - President

Lisa Atkinson - Treasurer.

The Lions Club have monthly dinners you can attend to find out more about the great work the club does. If you fancy on becoming a Lion, contact the club below:

Email: proserpine.qld@lions.org.au

Website: proserpine.qld.lions.org.au

From Trainee To Partner Kim Jamieson Reinvests In The Community

This month, we congratulate Kim Jamieson who recently became Principal and Partner of Accountancy Plus Whitsunday (APW).

APW, with origins dating back to 1985, provide tax return, business, accounting, and corporate services that includes compliance and business growth strategies to maximise profit.

Kim, a Proserpine local, joined the APW team in 2008 as a Trainee Accountant. After working and being mentored by Steve Diez (the founder of APW) for 15 years, her decision to enter into a business relationship just made sense.

As Principal, Kim hopes to increase mentoring and training graduates and trainees. With a lack of accountants in the industry, she feels it is important to put in effort to support upcoming graduates.

Kim is also focused on education and support. Clients are looking for more than just compliance but someone to advise and bring practical solutions to business.

She is very proud of the work completed by the team on Covid stimulus. Many long

hours went into informing, supporting, and lodging client applications.

Today, she sees how businesses are feeling the pinch with staffing issues, increasing costs, or a drop in customers. To help, APW has been focusing on training their clients to be more “hands on” with their accounts.

Kim’s top three tips for other business owners:

• Build affiliations and ensure you are working with the right people and seek out expert advice when you need it.

• Undertake regular financial health checks and know your critical breakeven point.

• Invest in staff training and treat them well – they represent your business.

As an active member of the Chamber, Kim enjoys the exposure to other businesses and networks of businesspeople.

Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday Chamber of Commerce

Patin Louise Powell. Photo Supplied.

The new board is (left to right) Mario Faletti - Lion Tamer, Barry Humphries, - Tail Twister, Allan Connell, - Membership Chair, Damien Mott - Vice President, Joe Little - Past President, Charlie AtkinsonPresident, Lisa Atkinson - Treasurer.

A Minute With The Mayor

Ry Collins

As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainable waste management, Council introduced a new Waste Management Facility Charge as part of its 2024-25 Budget handed down in June.

This charge will appear on the rates notices issued across the region and is a crucial step in ensuring that we can continue to invest in and manage our waste facilities efficiently and sustainably.

The new fee assists in covering the costs of operating and managing our waste facilities like maintaining our landfills and developing new waste cells and is separate from kerbside collection and transfer station costs.

The charge ensures that the region’s waste management facilities can operate sustainably into the future, benefiting the entire Whitsunday community.

While there is a new charge, it is partially offset by Council reducing the domestic garbage and recycling charges for properties with collection services. This balanced

approach helps to minimise the overall impact on ratepayers while ensuring we can sustainably manage waste for the future.

Over the next three years, Council plans to invest over $20.3 million in upgrading our region’s waste network with key projects including: Kelsey Creek Landfill $10.4 million; Bowen Landfill $6.9 million, Transfer Stations $2.2 million and Legacy Waste Sites $700k.

By investing in our waste management infrastructure, we are taking important steps towards a more sustainable Whitsunday region.

We encourage residents and businesses to participate in recycling efforts. Sorting recyclable materials at the source can save money and reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills.

By following these practices and staying informed, the community can help support sustainable waste management and reduce the overall environmental impact.

Tourism Whitsundays Interim CEO Update

Ben has been busy sharing the magic of The Whitsundays with America for the last week. The schedule has been packed with activities and meetings, engaging discussions and valuable networking.

Looking ahead, in early September, our team will head to Brisbane for Experience Queensland - Southeast Asia and India, organised by Tourism Events Queensland. This will provide an excellent opportunity for Tourism Whitsundays to connect with key trade partners.

In November, we’re looking forward to the Australia Marketplace UK and Europe 2024. This event is a great opportunity to build and maintain relationships for The Whitsundays with key travel agencies and tour operators from the UK and Europe.

Closer to home, Tourism Whitsundays participated in the careers expo at Proserpine State High School, where we had the chance to engage with students and introduce them to the tourism industry of The Whitsundays. We highlighted the diverse career paths available within tourism, like hospitality, marine services, marketing,

and event management. The enthusiasm and curiosity of the students was truly inspiring, and it was rewarding to showcase the local opportunities and potential for career growth within our region.

We’re getting excited for the Whitsundays Tourism Awards on Saturday 19 October, a night to celebrate the best in Whitsundays tourism against the stunning backdrop of Daydream Island Resort. Don’t forget to purchase your tickets if you haven’t yet already.

Lastly, a big shout-out to Laura, Jade, and Zana for their participation in The Airlie Beach Triathlon! The event was a fun and active way to bring the community together, and we look forward to continuing this tradition next year.

Contributed by Aimee Cameron, Interim CEO, Tourism Whitsundays

Think Water Whitsunday Still Open For Business

Amidst the news that Think Water NQ Water Mackay was liquidated in May 2024, Sharon and Noel Gardner from Think Water Whitsunday want to emphasise that they are still very much open:

anything to do with us,” Sharon stated.

Australia sees over 3,000 suicides annually, with 75% being men, typically aged between 1645. Communities with active Suicide Prevention Networks see up to a 17% reduction in suicide rates. The Whitsunday Suicide Prevention Network (WSPN) is dedicated to helping those affected by suicide and implementing prevention programs in schools and the broader community.

WSPN handles an average of 25 local

calls per month, providing counselling and support for those in crisis or bereaved by suicide. This year, they’ve been chosen as one of the charities for the Mayor’s Charity Ball alongside RACQ CQ Rescue.

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“They are completely separate; we are part of the Think Water franchise but each individual store is individually owned and operated,” Sharon said.

“We have absolutely nothing to do with Think Water NQ Water Mackay.”

Think Water Whitsunday has been receiving frequent enquiries about their operational status. They want to assure customers that they are not closing down.

The liquidation concerns are related to Mackay, not their business. Think Water Whitsunday remains fully operational and is open for business as usual.

“Nothing that has happened to them has

With mixed information circulating online, it is understandable how individuals in the Whitsunday have begun checking up on the operational status of their local branch.

“We are still continuing trading and all we can do is just reassure people that it is not us and nothing that has happened there, has any impact on our customers,” Sharon added.

Think Water Whitsunday is your one stop shop for irrigation and pumping solutions, and Noel and Sharon have been running the business since 2008. Whether you want a pump, irrigation, plumbing or filtration, Think Water Whitsunday and their highly trained staff are open and available to help.

Think Water Whitsunday remain open amidst rumours

Ben Summers at Down Under Summit hosted by TQ and SATC in America, Photo supplied

Free Community Latin Dancing:

Where Every Step is a ‘Cha-Cha-Chance’ to Shine!

Proserpine Community Centre is offering free Latin Dance classes for community members. Classes are every Monday at 10am and are run by mum of two, Jhana McDonald, who is originally from Colombia.

Jhana, moved from Colombia to Australia eight years ago, where she grew up dancing with her mother. She first interacted with the community centre when she arrived in Proserpine in June. Jhana did not speak much English but was passionate

about helping the community through her dancing.

Jhana stated: “I struggled to speak English, so I express myself through music.”

“I want to give back to the community what I get from dancing, which is joy.”

Ingrid Ruck, Coordinator of the Proserpine Community Centre commented on Jhana’s warm energy that makes the Latin classes so enjoyable:

“People can’t help but smile in the class.”

“They keep returning, because Jhana shines so bright.”

The Latin Dance classes are a safe space to connect with music and have fun.

Ingrid added how “you don’t have to get the steps right,” and it is about enjoying yourself.

“The class makes you feel free.”

Jhana expressed how the classes make people happy, which creates a ripple effect:

“When someone does something good, they take the goodness back home with them,” she enthused.

Come along and join Jhana to dance yourself into happiness, while meeting community members, who also enjoy a cup of coffee together after the class.

What: FREE Latin Dance Classes Where:

Additionally, if you are like Jhana and would love to share your skill or passion with the community, reach out to the Proserpine Community Centre.

Cane variety performance for region

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Proserpine Mill processed just under 82,000 tonnes of cane for the week.

Proserpine Mill processed just under 82 ,000 tonnes of cane for the week.

This was slightly above budget, despite an extended stop caused by industrial action on Saturday.

Our cane trains work around the clock, seven days a week, so please continue to use your train brain and always take care around the cane rail network. A fully loaded cane train can take up to one kilometre to pull up.

This was slightly above budget, despite an extended stop caused by industrial action on Saturday

Average weekly CCS came in at just over half a unit above budget at 14.10 units.

Peter Luke Cane Supply Manager

Proserpine Region

Average weekly CCS came in at just over half a unit above budget at 14.10 units.

The highest CCS was 16.66 units from a rake of ratoon KQ228 from the Lethebrook productivity district.

A scheduled maintenance stop is planned for Friday, 9 August.

The highest CCS was 16.66 units from a rake of ratoon KQ228 from the Lethebrook productivity district. A scheduled maintenance stop is planned for Friday, 9 August.

Jhana McDonald and her Latin Dance Group

Weekly Sausage Sizzle – Come Meet

It’s Time To “De Ja Brew”

Tucked away in the Proserpine arcade, Deja Brew is rumoured to serve the best coffee in town. With a 5-star rating on Google and travellers coming to town specifically for a coffee, Deja Brew is truly hidden gem.

Deja Brew cafe is owned by Gabby Sinclair. Gabby grew up in the Sunshine Coast as a nurse but realised her passion for coffee early on, growing up around some great coffee shops.

When Gabby moved to The Whitsundays, she was ready to leave nursing behind and unleash her creative side by opening up a cafe in February 2024. Gabby swears by the coffee she uses, describing it as “really good.” It’s sourced from the Central Coast, where it’s roasted only upon order, ensuring it arrives exceptionally fresh.

Alongside Gaby’s fabulous carrot cakes and delectable range of coffee’s, smoothies, salads and toasties that the cafe has to offer she also does exceptional catered grazing boxes.

Gabby mentioned how she has always been creative: “I am quite creative by nature,” and this shows with her decor and thoughtful touches to the cafe, such as the pre-paid coffee heart, where customers can forward pay a coffee so someone else can have it free.

Her grazing boxes are offered in sizes small (2-4 people), Medium (6-8 people), and large (10-12 people), she also offers Grazing platters and tables for larger events. The grazing boxes, platters and tables

consist of a delicious antipasto spread of, cheeses, cold meats, olives, hot meals and more. While there are set menu’s, Gaby also offers customisation.

Gaby has done lots of big weddings, wakes and catered for council meetings, and she is happy to accommodate the needs of the client. If the grazing boxes are something that interests you Gaby also does delivery for free in Proserpine and $20 for Airlie Beach orders.

The cafe is planning to expand soon, and Gaby promises that with the added space, she’ll introduce new lunch and breakfast menus and offer a larger seating area for guests.

Deja Brew is open Monday to Friday 8am until 2pm and catering is available all week. Head on down and let your taste buds be tantalised by Deja Brews fantastic array of coffees and food.

“Come on and visit, come on down,” Gabby enthused.

Every Friday 10 am-12pm, the Proserpine Community Centre hosts a free sausage sizzle BBQ.

The community event, which is now in its 5th week, encourages everyone to come on down, meet their neighbours and have a bite to eat.

Proserpine Community Centre Organiser, Ingrid Ruck, emphasised that the event is open to all age groups and “everyone is welcome.”

“This is a safe place with no judgements, a huge variety of people come.”

You’re welcome to come and go as you please, but it’s a fantastic chance to meet others in the community, chat, and enjoy a sizzle—especially in a time when social isolation is increasingly noticeable:

“Human connection is what is missing from this world,” Ingrid Emphasised. Given the limited transport options in Proserpine compared to other areas, community members without cars often face challenges accessing events in nearby cities. To help mitigate this issue; the community centre organises local events to

ensure that everyone has opportunities to participate and stay engaged without needing to travel extensively.

The Proserpine Community Centre also have a no waste policy, meaning any leftover food from the BBQ goes to community members or Impact Church who have a free food pantry full of donated items. This makes sure that no food goes to waste. With the beginning of their community gardens, the centre also hopes to use food waste for compost.

WHAT: FREE Sausage Sizzle

WHEN: Every Friday, 10am-12pm

WHERE: Proserpine Community Centre

Gabby Sinclair and Sophie Beckett

Grazing Platter

Steve Thompson cooking up a storm at the sausage sizzle. Photo credit: Ruth Puddefoot

FEATURE

Thursday 8 August

11:00am to 4:00pm Registration & Hit Network Onsite Live Broadcast at Whitsunday Sailing Club

2:00pm to late Lounge on the Lawn – Live Music and Festival Village. Ent: DJ & Kieran McCarthy

6:00pm to 8:00pm Owners & Skippers Welcome Event

Friday 9 August Sailing Day 1

2:00pm to late Live Music and Festival Village Ent: DJ & Wave Raiders

3:00pm to 3:30pm GBR Festival Art Exhibition Guided Tour

5:00pm to late Friday Night Movies in the Park – Pirate theme with live entertainers and face painting.

Saturday 10 August Sailing Day 2

9:00am to 12:00pm GBR Festival Art Exhibition Creative Classes with Creative Connections Watercolour

12:15pm to 12:45pm GBR Festival Art Exhibition Guided Tour

2:00pm to late Live Music and Festival Village Ent: DJ & All Stars feat. Emma Pask

Sunday 11 August Sailing Day 3

0900am to 12:00pm GBR Festival Art Exhibition Creative Class with Creative Connections – Watercolour

12:15pm to 12:45pm GBR Festival Art Exhibition Guided Tour

2:00pm to 5:00pm GBR Festival Art Exhibition Creative Class with Creative Connections – Sip & Paint

2:00pm to late Live Music and Festival Village. Ent: DJ & VIVA Band

Monday 12 August Lay Day, Shoreside Long Lunch & Festival Village

9:00am to 12:00pm GBR Festival Art Exhibition Creative Class with Creative Connections - Felting

10:30am to 4:30pm Ocean Dynamics Whitehaven Beach Tour – Ticketed Event

12:00pm to 3:00pm Shoreside Long Lunch – Ticketed Event

12:15pm to 12:45pm GBR Festival Art Exhibition Guided Tour

2:00pm to 5:00pm GBR Festival Art Exhibition Creative Class with Creative Connections – Paint & Sip

2:00pm to late Live Music and Festival Village. Ent: DJ & The Collective Band

Tuesday 13 August Sailing Day 4

2:00pm to late Live Music and Festival Village. Ent: DJ & Chris Booroff

Wednesday 14 August Sailing Day 5

2:00pm to late Lounge on the Lawn. Ent: DJ & Tim Griffin Duo)

Thursday 15 August Sailing Day 6 & Regatta Presentation

2:00pm to late Live Music and Festival Village. Ent: DJ & The Lyrical

7:00pm to late Series Presentation event on main stage

8:00pm Fireworks

Daily

11:00am to late Whitsunday Sailing Club Restaurant & Bar – open all day, Lunch and Dinner

3:30pm to 9:30pm Port of Airlie/Whitsunday Sailing Club transfers by Heart of Reef Shuttles

6:30pm to 7:00pm Results, Presentations & Daily Recap on the main stage (every day aside from Monday)

The sailing community from around the country is flocking to the Whitsundays this week with the 36th Airlie Beach Race Week setting sail today.

With over 150 yachts across multiple divisions registered for the event, it is expected that over 1000 skippers and crew will be attending the regatta which promises to be just as much fun onshore as it is out on the water.

Famed for its vibrant social scene and competitive camaraderie, Airlie Beach Race Week is an event the whole town can’t help but get caught up in.

Hosted by the Whitsunday Sailing Club, everyone is invited to watch the race commence on Friday morning and see the exciting moment all the yachts jostle for position before they set course.

That evening, Whitsunday Regional Council will host a pirate party at the Friday evening movies at the Foreshore, with entertainers and face painting.

This is an opportunity for families to join in on the festivities with a pirate party, movies and face painting.

The social life spreads right along the coast however, with the Festival Village on the Whitsunday Sailing Club lawns a focal point to the activities each afternoon from 2.00pm and into the evening.

Here you will find live music, food trucks, dancing and merriment.

This centre-stage location will also host the nightly awards ceremony where everyone can follow along and see who is winning each category following the race that day.

The spirit of sailing and the camaraderie of the competition are just some of the delights the week offers.

Another highlight this year, which adds a unique cultural element to the event, is the Creative Connections Art Exhibition and the Art Workshops.

Festival attendees are invited to browse the exhibition and can also enjoy learning different techniques at the workshops hosted by talented artists which can be booked now on the Creative Connections website.

For those looking for a leisurely afternoon of indulgence, another highlight is the Shoreside Long Lunch, canapes followed by a three-course extravaganza that promises to delight the senses.

The event concludes next Thursday when the whole town is invited along to witness the final award ceremony and celebrate the winners in each category.

There will also be a fireworks display for all to enjoy.

Whether you are sailor, a spectator or someone who simply loves an invigorating community event – the Airlie Beach Race Week is a sparkling jewel in the Whitsundays crown and a dynamic sporting event that is admired across the country.

“As President of the Whitsunday Sailing Club, I am very excited to be the Airlie Beach Race Week regatta chairman,” said President of the Whitsunday Sailing Club Terry Archer.

“To be involved in the town’s largest annual event, and see the benefits the regatta brings, not just to the club but the greater region is a point of great pride.

“The work our team has done to engage with the community, whether competitors, or our fantastic volunteers and sponsors. Without these groups there is no regatta, and we are thankful to them all. I can’t wait to get on that day one start line.”

Terry added that the boat also has some history too.

“When I took it, it was a bit of a wreck and we genetically modified it and got it back in the water,” said Terry.

Heather Sutton of Whitsunday Sailing Club is a big part of the local sailing community, not just during Airlie Beach Race Week, but throughout the year too.

For Race Week, however, Heather is responsible for recruiting volunteers and ensuring there are always enough people in the right places to enable the smooth sailing of the event.

This year, Heather managed to gather around 50 volunteers.

Some volunteers are sailors or ex-sailors, some are partners or family members of participants in Race Week.

The day one start line involves 150 boats, all ready to get going and kick start the amazing week of sailing, it’s a sight to see.

Terry himself is participating in the race, he will be in the racing multi hull division in his boat called the G’nome.

Terry jokes that the boat is a fully genetically modified Granger garden gnome.

“That process took about two years, and this will be our eighth time we have entered that boat in the Regatta.”

Terry loves being out on the water but also loves the social aspect of the Airlie Beach Race Week where everyone can gather at the Whitsunday Sailing Club to catch-up with friends.

Heather has helped the Whitsunday Sailing Club for 10 years and reminisces on her time as the Club’s Commodore. She thoroughly enjoyed the responsibility it entailed.

Heather loves sailing and has sailed since she was 12 years old. Her favourite sail was to Vanuatu in 2017, where she helped transport supplies to help villages recover from a recent cyclone.

“The community gave us four and a half ton of aid. So we visited 20 islands and gave aid to about 25 villages,” she said.

“The trip to Vanuatu was very satisfying, a real achievement. The way we helped the villages, especially with water. Water was one of the biggest things.

“I had a water maker, specially fitted to the boat so that we could stand off and make water. And they would bring all their plastic containers out and we would fill them up for five hours a day.”

Terry Archer, Photo Credit: R Jean Photography

Heather Sutton, Photo credit: R Jean Photography

Catch Local Favourite Magic 25 Out On The Water This Week

Originally drawn to Airlie Beach for the warmer weather and the Race Week, Rob moved here three years ago and loves participating in the Airlie Beach Race Week.

Rob has taken part in over five Race Weeks and this year is his first with this current team.

Despite having never won a Race Week before, Rob believes that all his vigorous and constant training could make it a possibility this year.

Rob and his team will be in the sport boat division and in an old boat called Magic 25.

“It’s an old design, a 1997 Design, but we’ve updated it and modified it. So, let’s see what we can do with an old boat and how far we can go,” said Rob.

“It’s a four-man boat and you hang out the side of the boat on a wire.

“It’s a planing boat, so it’ll jump up and go quick downwind but it’s a bit like a yacht upwind. And it can fit 25 people on it, so it’s one of the smaller boats up here.”

Also a sail maker, Rob has designed and made all of his sails and has been doing that for 33 years and still enjoys it.

Rob’s team has people of all ages, Rob himself is 47 and youngest on the boat is Jesse who is just 17.

“It’s definitely good to have someone like Jesse, because the front end of the boat is a bit more physical and he does a good job,” said Rob.

As Race Officer I’m in charge of what goes on out on the water.

We’ve put together a team of proficient people to run the races. We have resourced all the required equipment as needed to run the races.

And then what we do is we sit down every morning, and we have a bit of a look at the weather, then we plan what race or what course they will do for that day.

At about 10 o’clock, we’ll send them off on their journey around the islands. We place a finishing line and then we wait for them to come back.

To ensure safety we’ve got safety boats and fast response boats that follow the fleet around the islands in case there’s any requirement for that.

After that we just hope that the breeze does the right thing. We get some nice, eight to fifteen knots everyday with some sun and

that everyone will enjoy themselves. We try to run good fair races and make sure that we select a course that suits the breeze and tides. We don’t want them punching into a current because if a current turns then they have to turn back into the current and that’s not a lot of fun. So, we try to even it out so everyone can have a good sail with the current and tide in their favour.

Feast and Unwind At The Shoreside Long Lunch

The Shoreside Long Lunch at Airlie Beach Race Week is an exclusive culinary event that offers a delightful food experience amidst the stunning beauty of the Whitsundays.

This ticketed event with limited seats, is a must-attend for those seeking a special and intimate dining experience.

With a dress attire of ‘Sea Shades’, attendees are encouraged to don their best blues, greens and aquamarines to fill the lunch with ocean colours.

Guests are treated to a sumptuous lunch, featuring a thoughtfully curated menu that showcases the best of local ingredients. The experience begins with an assortment of delectable canapés, an alternate drop entrée and main courses, followed by a delectable petit four dessert.

Each dish is paired with wines chosen to complement the flavours and enhance the overall dining experience. The careful selection of wines ensures that each course is perfectly balanced, allowing guests to savour every bite and sip.

Airlie Beach Race Week Event Manager Amanda Black and Whitsunday Sailing Club Interim CEO Steve Watson say the

menu is Modern Australian with some seafood, because who doesn’t want to eat seafood by the sea. There’s a nice variety to suit everyone.

There will also be amazing lucky door prizes to be won at the Shoreside Long Lunch with prizes from Ocean Dynamics, Airlie Beach Festival of Music, Infuse Me Whitsundays, and Mount Gay Rum. Set against the backdrop of breathtaking views, the Shoreside Long Lunch is not just a meal but a celebration of food, wine, and the stunning scenery of Airlie Beach. Tickets can be easily purchased by scanning the QR code below, ensuring a seamless and convenient booking process.

WHAT: Shoreside Long Lunch

WHEN: Monday 12th August, 2pm onwards

WHERE: Whitsunday Sailing Club

Rob and his team on the water, Photo supplied

Airlie Beach Race Week Race Officer Kevin Wilson,

Photo Credit: R Jean Photography

Throughout her life Demi has always sailed but for the last two years she has been really getting into it and has fallen in love with the sport.

“My favourite thing about it is just being out on the water and getting to share that experience,” she shared.

“The experience out there is very special. I love the teamwork that goes on out on the boats. It’s a very nice environment, I feel like I’m always being lifted, it’s a very positive place to be.”

Demi competed in Race Week for the first time last year and her and her team came second overall in their division.

Hoping to improve on last year Demi is aboard the MC 38 called Blackjack.

Preparations for Airlie Beach Race Week have been underway for some time and for the last few weeks Demi has been training on the headsail.

“On the headsail we basically pull on the sheets and release, releasing and culling on sheets and trimming to the wind, and making sure that the sails at the right

angle for the course that we’re traveling on,” explained Demi.

Demi loves Race Week, she said seeing all 150 boats on the start line and watching all the sails go off into the distance is very special.

“I’m honestly just very excited for this opportunity,” she expressed.

“Because we’re new to this boat this year. Very rare for the guys. They’re very knowledgeable sailors and they’ve taught us so much and taken us under their wing.

“It’s very exciting to test myself out on their new boat. challenge myself with the conditions. Just put my best foot forward and have a great time

Also, on Demi’s boat this year and alongside her working the headsail is Jasmine Gerlofsma.

Like Demi, Jasmine loves Race Week and is excited to get out on the water.

“I just love like the feeling of going so fast, I just love the feeling of turning the engine off and listening to the water. It’s a pretty incredible!” said Jasmine.

“I also love meeting all the different people from the different boats because so many people come up for Airlie Beach Race Week, it’s crazy!

“We all have a catch up at the end of the day at the Whitsunday Sailing Club down at the grass area. We listen to music, eat good food and catch up. It’s really awesome hearing about everyone’s experience from earlier that day.”

Like Demi, Jasmine has sailed for a while, but Jasmine has also lived on a sailing boat.

Jasmine lived on two boats during her childhood, one a 41foot boat and the other a 46 foot boat, both reasonably small for her and her family to live on, tight but they made it work.

Whilst living on the boat Jasmine was home schooled or boat schooled, and she really enjoyed learning at her own pace and learning other things too.

“We learned Maths and English but we learned more about outdoor activities, like fishing and all the information for when we go snorkelling, boat terminology and everything about sailing.”

Demi Vardanega and Jasmine Gerlofsma, Photos supplied

Airlie Beach Race Week is not just a week for sailors, it is open for everybody!

The whole community is invited to visit Whitsunday Sailing Club during Race Week and throughout the year too, all are welcome to sit back and relax.

Airlie Beach Race Week Event

Manager Amanda Black has been working on the event for six months and is extremely eager to see it all come together.

“I’ve been on back and forth with different suppliers for quite a while now. So, it will be good to see everything pulled together,” she said.

“We’ve got a dedicated Mount Gay Rum bar, that will be serving up a range of cocktails as well as all your favourites Mount Gay mixers. We’re thrilled to have Mount Gay on board this year and they’ve really come to the party with their support and, let’s not forget, their famous red hats which are back and specially made for this year’s regatta. There’s real excitement around them and they’re a definitely a prized possession amongst the sailing community.

“It’s going to be a little hive of activity down there on the lawn!”

In the Festival Village there will be enter-

tainment kicking off at 2pm and then every evening live music.

On Monday 12 August there will also be the event’s ‘Lay Day’ which Amanda is looking forward to.

“There is going to be music from midday and live music from 3.30,” she shared.

“It’s going to be a nice fun atmosphere down on the lawn where people can come and have drinks in the sun.”

Great artists and bands will be performing live throughout the Airlie Beach Race Week, including Mackay based band ‘The Collective’ and Brisbane based ‘The Allstars’.

All will be performing at the Festival Village, the perfect spot to relax and take in the amazing views.

Aspecial movie night double feature will be taking place at the Airlie Beach Foreshore on Friday 9 August.

Sit back, relax and enjoy not one but two family favourite movies.

In the thrilling pirate-themed double feature start with ‘Tinkerbell and the Pirate Fairy’.

Watch Tinkerbell and her friends embark on an epic adventure to find their friend Zarina, who has been captured by Blue Pixie Dust.

Dress up as your favourite pirate, and head down to the foreshore early for activities.

On this quest Tinkerbell and friends come face-to-face with a band of pirates led by cabin boy, James, who will soon become known as Captain Hook.

Stick around and enjoy the Robin Williams classic ‘Hook’. In ‘Hook’ an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland to collect his children after old enemy Captain Hook kidnaps them.

Peter Pan reunites with Tinkerbell and the lost boys to fight against his old enemy and to collect his children.

Don’t miss both of these swash-buckling adventures, kicking off the Airlie Beach Race Week in style.

Free face painting, pirate tattoos and pictures with Airlie Beach’s resident pirate are available from 5pm – 6pm.

Savoury delicious treats from food trucks are also available onsite.

Please note: In the event of bad weather, the movie screening will be cancelled. This event is strictly no smoking and alcohol-free.

WHAT: Airlie Beach Movie Night – ‘Tinkerbell and the Pirate Fairy’ and ‘Hook’ WHERE: Airlie Beach Foreshore WHEN: Friday 9 August at 5pm

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In the spirit of Airlie Beach Race Week, a local group called Creative Connections is hosting some onshore activities for all to enjoy, along with a themed art exhibition in the event’s honour.

Exhibition Co-ordinator, Glenda Brown, is excited for this year’s involvement in Airlie Beach Race Week and is looking forward to the week ahead.

“Creative Connections is thrilled to be participating in this year’s Airlie Beach Race Week, where we will host an exciting art exhibition and a series of art workshops,” she said.

“There will be guided tours of the exhibition to explore the diverse artworks after the hands-on workshops, promising a unique and memorable experience for all attendees.”

TEXTILE WORKSHOPFELTING

The exhibition will showcase 112 artworks from 52 artists across two function rooms at the Whitsunday Sailing Club.

The exhibition is open at throughout the week but for people that want to travel in groups or want to gain more knowledge, a tour is available as well.

WHAT: Art Exhibition Guided Tour

WHERE: Whitsunday Sailing Club

September brings the much-anticipated return of the Whitsundays Writers Festival. The festival offers an exciting opportunity for writers, poets, and book cover designers across Australia.

The three-day event will feature a dynamic blend of genres, ranging from crime and memoir to romance and screenwriting, complemented by interactive workshops, panel discussions, and engaging author talks.

In a daring and exciting move, the festival launched the Whitsundays Literary Heart Awards earlier this year. These prestigious awards feature substantial cash prizes and are dedicated to recognising and celebrating exceptional achievements in both the literary and design fields. By highlighting outstanding contributions, the awards aim to raise the profile of talented individuals and innovative work, fostering a deeper appreciation for the arts and encouraging further creativity and excellence in the industry.

The Heart Awards’ mission is to spotlight the diverse talents within the Australian creative community while also paying homage to the captivating Heart Reef— one of the natural wonders found in the Whitsundays region.

WHAT: Felting Textile Workshop WHERE: Whitsunday Sailing Club

The Textile Workshop is a very popular workshop where participants will be guided by textile artists using wool fibres in vibrant Whitsunday colours.

This workshop is suitable for all ages from age 10+, and no experience is needed.

WHEN: Monday 12 August 9am – 12pm

QUIRKY CREATIVITY -

WATERCOLOURS

Get in touch with your inner child by using watercolours and ink to create a wonderful piece of Airlie Beach Race Week themed art. Led by local award-winning artist Jacqui Henderson, no artistic skills are required, Jacqui will guide you and help you create your own gorgeous, colourful piece.

WHAT: Watercolours Workshop

WHERE: Whitsunday Sailing Club

WHEN: Saturday 10 August 9am – 12pm & Sunday 11 August 9am – 12pm

WHEN: Friday 9 August 3pm – 3.30pm, Saturday 10 August 12.15pm – 12.45pm, Sunday 11 August 12.15pm – 12.45pm & Monday 12 August 12.15pm – 12.45pm

SOFT PASTELS WITH JAHLA

Like the other workshops, this one is accepting of first-time artists. Instructed by Jahla Thompson each participant can choose between several beaches to recreate a beautiful beach scene.

WHAT: Pastel Seascape Workshop

WHERE: Whitsunday Sailing Club

WHEN: Saturday 10 August, 2pm – 5pm

PAINT N SIP

Her Paint N Sip workshops consistently sell out in Bowen and Collinsville. During Sunday’s session participants will create a beautiful painting of the Whitsundays Heart Reef on Sunday and on Monday participants will create a picture of a sailboat.

WHAT: Paint and Sip

WHERE: Whitsunday Sailing Club

Mel Stone is bringing her popular Paint N Sip workshops to Airlie Beach Race Week.

Festival President, Karen Jacobsen, expressed her enthusiasm for the awards program:

“Poetry is one of the most accessible forms of expression in the arts. Through the Heart Awards, we have been thrilled to provide seasoned poets through to budding wordsmiths the opportunity to celebrate verse and voice in our Poetry Prize.”

The Heart Award Poetry Prize offers a showstopping first prize of $1,000 and $500 for the runner up. The award sought submissions from around Australia of up to 50-lines of unpublished poems.

The longlisted submissions for the 2024 Poetry Prize are as follows:

• B eyond the Masts, Andrew Leggett (Qld)

• Just Another Masterpiece: after Richard Diebenkorn, Bonney Bombach (Qld)

• Pirates of the Andaman, Paris Rosemont (NSW)

• Senseless, Hellier Mason (Qld)

• Theatre Conjectures, David Atkinson (NSW)

• Verandah, David Atkinson (NSW)

The judging panel have diligently reviewed blind submissions for the Poetry prize

against the five selection criteria which are: originality, poetic technique, language and style, thematic depth, and overall impact.

The longlist submissions are currently under further consideration. From the longlist, the panel will then choose a final shortlist and winners will be announced on Saturday 7 September 2024 at the Whitsunday Sailing Club.

Poetry enthusiasts at the festival can also showcase their lyrical prowess at a special ‘karaoke style’ event that is taking place on Friday 6 September. At this event attendees can step up to the mic and share their verses in an intimate and supportive atmosphere.

“We are delighted to provide a platform for poets to share their work and connect with fellow lovers of language,” Festival Presi-

WHEN: Saturday 10 August 2pm – 5pm & Sunday 11 August 2pm – 5pm

dent, Karen Jacobsen stated.

“The Heart Awards’ Poetry Prize and our Friday poetry event embody the spirit of creativity and community that defines the Whitsundays Writers Festival.”

The festival is supported by the Whitsunday Sailing Club which is hosting this year’s event.

For festival program and tickets visit the festivals website here: www.whitsundayswriters.com

WHAT: Whitsundays Writers Festival

WHEN: Friday 6 – Sunday 8

WHERE: Airlie Beach

Whitsundays Writers Festival Poetry Prize Longlist Announced

Photo credit: Rachael Smith

Art Exhibition Competition Winners

BEST IN SHOW: sponsored by Whitsunday Regional Council , Acquisitive Award Noemi Martinez-Romera, Panorama, acrylic and charcoal

2D AWARD sponsored by Tassal - Our Community Lyn Laver-Ahmat, Mangroves at Dusk, oil and mixed media

3D AWARD sponsored by BFT Tarts, The Sea Garden, Textiles

PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD sponsored by Ray White Whitsunday Agnes Durbet, ‘Time Gap’

CATHY KNEZEVIC LOCAL

ARTIST AWARD sponsored by Whitsundays Arts Festival Louise Mahoney, Tensions, Paper

GREAT BARRIER REEF THEME sponsored by Coral Sea Marina Chloe Jones, Polpo, Ink on paper

PACKING ROOM PRIZE: Creative Connections exhibition team Jenny Hock, Jonathon Livingston Seagull. Acrylic

Shane Kettleton, Lindsay Creighton and Lucas Bott Jaspa Skinner and Steph Marshall

Beck, Lincoln and Nathan

Greg, Vincent and Amy

Eoin Walsh

Tom and Dee

Peter, Fern, Zali, Lily and Charlee

Darragh Duffy

GIG GUIDE

Friday 9 August

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

• Grand View Hotel: Ash Smith (8pm – 12am)

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

• KC’s: Phoenix Revival (from 8pm)

Saturday 10 August

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

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

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

• Grand View Hotel: Ash Smith (8pm – 12am)

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

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

• KC’s: Sar-rah (from 8pm) Sunday 11 August

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

• The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Rick Barron (6.30pm – 9.30pm)

• Grand View Hotel: Jonesy & The Coffee Man (4pm – 8pm)

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

• KC’s: Graeme Rix (from 8pm)

Monday 12 August

• KC’s: Dallas Steele (from 8pm)

Tuesday 13 August

• KC’s: Dallas Steele (from 8pm)

Wednesday 14 August

• KC’s: Ash Smith (from 8pm)

Thursday 15 August

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

• KC’s: 15 Danny Wellington (from 8pm)

Le Gala Event Coming Soon

Local beauty, Gizelle Lee is heading to Paris Fashion Week soon and in the lead-up to her world travels she is hosting a special French-themed event called Le Gala which will be will take place at Boatys on Saturday 17 August

Whitsunday resident Gizelle is just 16 years old and she is hosting this special Le Gala evening to help raise money for her travels and future career path.

At Le Gala guests will be treated to a drink on arrival, canapes, mingling and fun.

Roland Flynn will be hitting the stage and performing until 10pm when DJ in2theam finishes the night.

There will also be a raffle during the evening and businesses around town have been making generous donations to the raffle so there are heaps of great prizes up for grabs.

Gizelle’s mother is helping to organise Le Gala and loves that the community are getting behind her daughter.

“It’s been really quite humbling that people

WHAT'S ON

8-15 Airlie Beach Race Week

8 Adult Learn to Skate, PCYC, from 6pm

8 Eskimo Joe, at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre, from 7.30pm

9 Airlie Beach Movie Night – Tinkerbell and the Pirate Fairy & Hook, Airlie Beach Foreshore, from 5pm & FREE Sausage Sizzle, Proserpine Community Centre, 10am-12pm.

10 Mini Roller Disco, PCYC Whitsunday, from 10am

12 FREE Latin Dance Classes, Proserpine Community Centre, 10am.

15 Morning Melodies – A Farewell to Doris, at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre from 11am

15 Zonta General Meeting, VMR Whitsunday, from 6pm

15 Adult Learn to Skate, PCYC, from 6pm

17 Mini Roller Disco, PCYC Whitsunday, from 10am

17 Ben Bolt Cup Race Day, Bowen Turf Club, from 11am

just want to help and it’s been really nice,” said Linda Lee.

“It has been really exciting for Gizelle too, we are sort of pinching ourselves a little bit.”

Le Gala is a formal cocktail attire event and costs $80 for an adult and $50 for a child.

In Paris Fashion Week Gizelle will be representing Belle Le Chic, a Sunshine Coast based modelling agency. She has modelled for them before, one of

17 Seagrass Musical Theatre Night, Proserpine State High School, from 6pm (7pm start)

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

24 Mini Roller Disco, PCYC Whitsunday, from 10am

24 Thanks Doc, Larrikin Hotel, from 5.30pm

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

29 The Gruffalo, at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre, from 6pm

30 The Gruffalo, at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre from 10am

30 Ross Noble – Jibber Jabber Jamboree, at the Proserpine Entrainment Centre, from 8pm

31 Mini Roller Disco, PCYC Whitsunday, from 10am

31 Proserpine Whitsunday Uniting Church Flower Show & Fete, Cyclone Shelter, Primary school, Sterry St, Proserpine.

At such a young age she has already hit the ground running, but Paris Fashion Week will only help her develop and learn more. You can help Gizelle get to Paris by attending her Le Gala.

WHAT: Le Gala

WHERE: Boatys

WHEN: Saturday 17 August at 5pm

September

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

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 Mini Roller Disco, PCYC Whitsunday, from 10am

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

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

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

her shoots was used on a billboard in Time Square, New York.

Gizelle Lee Le Gala. Photos supplied

Gizelle Lee on a billboard in Times Square, New York

The Mystery Box Rally is coming to Airlie Beach in August!

The Mystery Box Rally is part of Box Rallies, which includes Shitbox Rally and Lunchbox Rally, it was devised in 2009 by James Freeman after both his parents sadly died of cancer within 12 months of each other.

After living these devastating circumstances James decided to turn his grief into a positive outlet and partnered with the Cancer Council to raise critical funds for Cancer Research.

Box Rallies is now the leading individual fundraiser for Cancer Council nationally generating over $48.3 million to Cancer research plus media awareness for Cancer Council. This helps the lives of millions of Australians who are facing their unknown journey.

This year The Mystery Box Rally is coming to Airlie Beach bringing with it 170 cars and 340 people which are taking part on the currently unknown course. The route is a loop starting and finishing at the same location (Airlie Beach), but

all the other details are kept under wraps, only given to the teams each morning.

Teams drive their own 25+ year old cars along a mystery route in this unique 5-day challenge, all in the name of cancer research.

This year our very own Airlie Beach Hotel owner Mick McFie and his best mate Andrew Bell (aka Belly) are participating in the Mystery Box Rally.

Currently Mick and Andrew have raised over $57,000 and will continue to raise more until the event starts.

You can get involved by becoming a team sponsor, in turn you’ll raise funds for Cancer Council and get your business advertised at Airlie Beach Hotel.

On Saturday 17 August Michael and Andrew will set out in their 1997 Ford Fairlaine.

Founder James Freeman says: “Mystery Box Rally is not a race, but a reward for fundraising efforts. All our rallies are so much fun, but Mystery Box keeps deliv-

ering year after year with more and more people returning to participate.”

“After a warm and amazing Mystery Box Rally in 2023 we are chasing the warmth again with the announcement that the 2024 start and finish line is Airlie Beach, Queensland.

“The position of Airlie Beach gives us a great area to travel for the rally with plenty of amazing bush tracks to explore and country/outback hospitality.”

WHAT: Mystery Box Rally

WHERE: Airlie Beach

WHEN: Saturday 17 August

BOWEN S SUMMERGARDEN CINEMAS

“200%

“200% WOLF” (PG) 98mins. Animation/Action/Adventure OPENING DAY

When Freddy Lupin’s wayward wish transforms him into a werewolf and deposits a mischievous moon sprite on earth, Freddy must restore the cosmic order before the earth and moon collide.Stars: Ilai Swindells, Elizabeth Nabben, Jennifer Saunders

“DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE” (MA) 127mins. Action/Comedy/Sci-Fi WEEK 3 Wolverine is recovering from his injuries when he crosses paths with the loudmouth Deadpool. They team up to defeat a common enemy. Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin “IT ENDS WITH US” (M) 130mins. Drama/Romance OPENING DAY Adapted from the Colleen Hoover novel, Lily overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life. A chance meeting with a neurosurgeon sparks a connection but Lily begins to see sides of him that remind her of her parents’ relationship. Stars: Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Jenny Slate

TOP PICK

Much Loved Novel Hits Big Screen

This Friday at Bowen Summergarden Cinemas Colleen Hoovers ‘It Ends with Us’ hits the screen.

The number one New York Times Best Selling Author originally published the book in 2016 and it is loved by many as it follows the story of Lily Bloom and her struggle to navigate her career and love life after the death of her father.

This changes when she meets Ryle Kincaid, a neurosurgeon who she instantly falls for.

Blake Lively plays Lily Bloom and Justin Baldoni plays Ryle Kincaid.

‘It Ends with Us’ is rated M and premiers at Bowen Summergarden Cinemas on Friday 9 August at 6.45pm.

Tickets cost $10

MOVIE PREMIERE In aid of St Mary’s School

WOLF” (PG) 98mins. Animation/Action/Adventure

$25

or Family of 4 - $80

admission

medium combo of postmix drink & popcorn

Publican of Airlie Beach Hotel, Mick and his rally companion Andrew have raised over $57,000, Photo supplied

Mystery Box Rally on their mystery rally journey

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in ‘It Ends with Us’, Photo supplied

With this year’s Great Barrier Reef Festival now completed, it is interesting to read about the very first such festival which was held to showcase the area and its lifestyle. While the current Barrier Reef Festival is held on the mainland, these early festivals were centred on the islands of the Whitsundays as well as others further afield. Hayman Island, Happy Bay, Lindeman Island, South Molle, Palm Bay and Heron Island were the first islands involved. Daydream Island and Brampton Island were also participated at some stage. On the 1962 programme, MV “Esmeralda” was listed along with the islands. The official opening of the festival was marked by the unveiling of a plaque on a cairn at Cid Harbour in remembrance of Captain James Cook naming the Whitsunday Passage. The Minister for Labour, Industry and Tourism often performed the closing ceremony such was its considered importance. There was much frivolity and fun at these annual events with such activities as sailing races, tug-o’-war, a treasure

hunt, an oyster eating competition, ladies throwing oars, men throwing 36lb cannon balls from the sunken Spanish Galleon, a skiing exhibition and race, and a cruiser race. There were also cocktail parties and a fancy dress.

For many, the highlight of the festival was the keenly anticipated judging of the Miss Coral Queen. Each island had its own Coral Queen judging with the finalist announced on the last day which usually took place on a Sunday allowing day guests from the mainland to attend. Along with other great prizes such as a tour to New Zealand on one occasion, the winner was presented with a beautiful crown, set with coral, and made by Mrs Leen Wallace of Coral Art, Dent Island. The first Coral Queen (1958) was from Lindeman.

The festival continued into the 1970s with Proserpine joining in fun in 1963, holding a Carnival Day and Mardi Gras in conjunction with the Great Barrier Reef Festival. The Main Street was ablaze with colour, bunting, coloured lights, decorated shop windows, leis, Muu-muus and beach shirts. Business-

es, schools and clubs participated and organised floats for the procession.

Proserpine decided to base its carnival on sporting and interest activities with the golf, bowls, cricket, tennis, rifle, and camera clubs participating. The Pony Club held a gymkhana. There was also an orchid display and boxing matches. Aquatic sports were held at Shingley Beach with Queensland Skiff Champion, Mick Walton, attempting to break his 1960 record in “Mischief”. There was also a Mobile Mock Court, Mardi Gras with clowns, barbecue and musical entertainment and the event culminated with the presentation of Miss Esmeralda Carnival Queen at a ball at the Grand Theatre. The Proserpine Carnival was such an outstanding success that organisers decided that it would be held annually.

(Note: The beautiful Coral Crown, donated by Mrs Thora Nicolson of Lindeman Island, is on display at the Proserpine Museum.)

Story and photos courtesy of Proserpine Historical Society Museum.

Meet Claus And Dieter

The Two Roosters Looking For A Home

Animal Rescue Whitsunday, have two pure-bred roosters ready for adoption!

Claus, a charming Vorwerk Rooster, and Dieter, a striking Barnevelder Rooster, are searching for their forever homes. Their previous owners, who raised them from chicks, unfortunately had to part with them due to living in a suburban area.

Rehoming fee: FREE to a good home

Age: Few months old

Sex: Male

Both Roosters are a few months old and would love to set up coop with some chook ladies that they can be bred with.

Roosters can be a fantastic addition to your family, but it’s important to do your research before bringing one home.

These distinguished fellows have special needs compared to your typical chicken, so make sure you’re prepared for their unique requirements.

Breed: Pure Bred Vorwerk & Barnevelder

Indoors/Outdoors: Outdoors

To welcome Claus or Dieter to your flock, please contact Animal Rescue Whitsundays: PH: 0403 397 808 | Email: xtrabeefalo@gmail.com Website: https://www.beefaloaustralia.com

RUGBY LEAGUE

Get Ready! Paul Bowman Challenge 2024 Coming Soon

Bowen Polocrosse Grandview Hotel

Proserpine will come alive with the 2024 Paul Bowman Challenge when approximately 4500 players, coaches, helpers and their families will visit over the weekend of 14 and 15 September 2024.

This under 9’s Junior Rugby League event has attracted 80 teams from all over Queensland.

Don McDermid, the Game Day Manager, said he can’t wait for the sound of the whistle starting the first round of games. He also highlighted that the primary focus is participation, sportsmanship, and the kids having fun.

Bec Watts, Co-ordinator of the Organising Committee, said plans are well underway.

The Paul Bowman Challenge is a showcase event for the Whitsundays, and Bec wants to ensure that the grounds look spectacular and that everything runs smoothly.

Bec also expressed her thanks to sponsors and vendors who attend over the weekend

say all the committee greatly appreciate it.

With so many families coming for this carnival, the accommodation, apartments, and caravan parks from Proserpine to Airlie Beach will be busy.

Another benefit of this event is that many families will stay a few days after the carnival to enjoy the area, which will help the local economy.

Put the date in your calendar and watch for the teams rolling into Proserpine on Friday, 13 September. Everyone is welcome to come and attend the Proserpine Junior Sporting Complex and feel the excitement with games starting early Saturday morning.

WHAT: Paul Bowman Challenge

WHERE: Proserpine Whitsunday Junior Rugby League Football Club

WHEN: Saturday 14 September & Sunday 15 September

Cricket Is Coming Back To Airlie Beach CRICKET

There has been no cricket in Airlie Beach for over 10 years, but that is about to change.

In a recent meeting at the Whitsunday Sportspark it was voted that the Airlie Beach Cricket Club (ABCC) could join the Sportspark as an associate member, meaning Airlie Beach Cricket Club can officially get up and running.

ABCC committee member and spokesperson Stephen Logan said that the ABCC is thrilled with the news and is looking forward to bringing cricket to the community.

“The ABCC Committee are extremely pleased that the majority of the Whitsunday Sportspark foundation members have voted to allow us to join the Sportspark as

an associate member,” he said.

“This is great news for the Airlie Beach community, and we are looking forward to working with the Sportspark to establish a high-class cricket facility at the park for the 2025-26 season.”

Before ABCC can operate at the Sportspark renovations have to be made to the upper oval and the ABCC are already looking at ways to fund the redevelopment.

‘We’re aiming to straightaway look at funding for redevelopment of the upper oval in conjunction with the Sports Park,” said Stephen Logan.

ABCC are planning to bowl their first ball at the Whitsunday Sportspark in the Mackay Competition in the 2025-26 sea-

son, but the club is starting sooner.

The ABCC is joining the Proserpine Competition for this upcoming 2024-25 season but is currently looking at other pitches and grounds to play on.

President of Whitsunday Sportspark Justin Butler said he is thrilled that the Airlie Beach Cricket Club will be joining the facility.

“We’re excited to have another major national sport play at the club,” said Justin Butler.

“We have plans to redevelop the top oval into a high-end regional ground.”

“Taking the top oval from one sport in AFL to two with Cricket

can only help in attracting money to enable us to redevelop it into a high end facility for the benefit of attracting more high end exhibition games to our facility which is in walking distance to the iconic Airlie Beach main street.”

Local kids enjoy the Paul Bowman Challenge in 2022. Photo credit: Whitsunday Life Newspaper

Cricket is coming to Airlie Beach for the first time in over 20 years, Stock Image

Club Hosts Exciting Night Chukkas

POLOCROSSE

The Bowen Polocrosse Club hosted the Grandview Hotel Night Chukkas on Saturday, July 27th. Polocrosse, an Australian-invented game blending netball and lacrosse on horseback, is now played worldwide. The Night Chukkas, a modified version played under lights, added a thrilling atmosphere to the event.

This year, the event was sponsored by the Grandview Hotel, providing $6000 in prize money. Seven teams from across Queensland competed, with handicaps ensuring even competition. The teams included:

• To Be Advised: Katie Landrigan (Pyramid), Wayne Landrigan (Pyramid), Richard Alley (Townsville)

• B etts Plumbing: Travis Betts (Tansey), Jacob Betts (Tansey), Tracey Betts (Tansey)

• Tik Tok Boom: Matt Taylor (Roma), Denis Noy (Roma), Mick Hayward (Tara)

• Not Team Burster: Katie Taylor (Roma), Jess Taylor (Tara), Bill Taylor (Roma)

• Elite Painting: Doug Cook (Pyramid), Dallis Cook (Pyramid), Gareth Merritt (Lower Burdekin)

• 2 and Half Girls: Liam Taylor (Roma), Lily Bredhauer (Chinchilla), Alana Kerr (Nebo)

• Night Hawks: Scott Carr (Townsville), Paul Mcfadzen (Townsville), Ryan Kerr (Nebo)

Betts Plumbing, defending champions, were the favorites and did not disappoint, taking home the winner’s purse of $3280. The final saw Betts Plumbing narrowly defeat Tik Tok Boom 5-3, securing back-to-back victories. Brad Hall, a commentator for the event, praised the high-quality play and the excellent display of horsemanship and sportsmanship. The Bowen Polocrosse Club thanked their sponsors, including Grandview Hotel, and all who contributed to making the event a success.

Look forward to an even bigger and better Night Chukka event next year!

Contributed with thanks to Bowen Polocrosse Club

Cannonvale Cannons Selected for Swimming North Queensland Squads SWIMMING

The Cannonvale Cannons have made their mark with a notable number of swimmers selected for Swimming North Queensland (SNQ) Squads, including the Achievers Squad and the State and National Performance Squads. These squads provide a regional pathway for aspiring swimmers.

Swimmers aged 9 to 13 must achieve a JX Standard to qualify for the Achievers Squad, while those 14 and over need at least one ‘A’ Division Time. The Cannonvale Cannons swimmers who have qualified for the Achievers Squad are:

• Gold: Jax Clayworth

• Silver: Celeste Orenshaw

• Bronze: Eloise Chegwidden, Harris Delac, Declan Dichiera, Nelson Malady, Matilda Nicholes, Andie Reynolds, Levi Smith, Alexander Trefz

• Blue: Mackenzie Bennett, Maeve Dichiera, Evelyn Doherty, Liam Filewood, Millieson Groom, Koa Harland, Ruby Harland, Jasper Korosec, Eric Mulliss, Adelaide Sanders, Indianna Smith

For the State Performance Squad, swimmers aged 12 and over must achieve at least one qualifying time from the pre-

vious Queensland Long Course Championships. The qualifying Cannonvale Cannons athletes are Jacob Bell, Charlie Doherty, Thomas Ganter, Remy Hedges, Holly Perrin, Tyler Bennett, Isaac Pisaniello, Isabella Pisaniello, Zach Trefz, and Don Algie, who notably qualified at 11 years old for meeting the 12 years qualifying times.

The National Performance Squad represents the highest SNQ achievement, requiring qualifying times from the Australian Age Championships for females aged 13 and over and males aged 14 and over.

Representing Cannonvale Cannons in this elite group are Tora Delac and Noah Malt-

by.

Congratulations to these dedicated swimmers for their outstanding achievements. Their hard work and commitment have earned them well-deserved recognition among North Queensland’s top swimmers. Squad members will attend SNQ technique and skills clinics, where expert coaches focus on personalized instruction to enhance technical proficiency, boost overall performance, and instil best practices in competitive swimming, fostering a passion for excellence in all participants.

Contributed with thanks to Jade Korosec

Sea Eagles Sponsors and Volunteers Thank You

Achill was on the breeze in Airlie Beach this weekend for the 2024 Sea Eagles Sponsor and Volunteer Appreciation Day. The Sea Eagles Senior Women’s team had the game of the day, with the Under 17s also out to show the sponsors who was boss on the field. A big thank you goes out to every Sea Eagles volunteer and sponsor, including major supporters Mama Africa, Chookcrete, and Shirtfront Solutions.

The Mackay Magpies proved too polished for the Sea Eagles Senior Men, who were missing several regular players and had to field seven Under 17 players. Despite the challenges, the Sea Eagles fought hard but eventually posted a loss, 52–102.

In a closely contested match, the Sea Eagles Senior Women managed to get their running game on in the final quarter, pulling away from the Mackay Magpies to secure a win, 51–28. A solid team effort saw Mia Trinder and Nikki Heffer putting multiple goals on the scoreboard.

After a previous spiteful clash against the Magpies in Mackay, the Sea Eagles Under

Exciting Week of Bowls as Winter Winds Down BOWLS

As we head into the last month of winter, the bowls action is heating up. Tuesday afternoon’s social bowls welcomed Steve “Wogga” Wild from Strathfieldsaye Bowls Club in Bendigo and Peter Ritchie from Bendigo. The day’s winners were the team of Mark Mawson with Tess Walker as lead and Dennis Donnadelli at second.

Wednesday afternoon’s Jackpot bowls saw big winners in the team of Greg Pepyat as skipper, with inform lead David Meiklejohn and Barry Parker at second. Lou Rogan’s team took home the Jackpot.

Friday morning featured the Endeavour Foundation’s bowls lessons, with Kiara, Kathy Jett, and Michael showing great promise. In the afternoon, the Christian College children also displayed impressive skills, with Tommy Pham, Ashmeen Sandburg, Josh Kirkpatrick, and Cooper Wilde taking to lawn bowls enthusiastically.

Sunday afternoon’s social bowls saw another large turnout. Greg Pepyat, as skipper, led his team of Ken McAllister and Peter Whitlock, visiting from Moama, NSW, to victory.

17s were determined to maintain discipline and let their skills dictate the match result. The Sea Eagles started well, kicking into the wind and playing an excellent brand of football. Their forwards rewarded the hard work done downfield, leading to a comfortable 70–10 victory.

The Sea Eagles Under 14s were fighting to stay alive for a finals chance. They dominated the first term, having the majority of play up forward, but were unable to sustain their intensity and find the goals, ultimately falling to the Magpies, 14–51.

The Sea Eagles Under 12s were outplayed by the Mackay Magpies, failing to find their rhythm and posting a 1–55 loss.

This week, the Whitsunday Sea Eagles Juniors hit the road south to take on the Swans at Rogers Oval in the Under 12s and Under 14s. The remaining Sea Eagles teams have a bye. The next home game, marking Sea Eagles Family Day, is set for August 17.

Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday Sea Eagles

Saturday morning’s Scroungers had a big turnout. First-round winners were Warren Mills, Tony Whitehorn, Dennis Donnadelli, and Mark Mawson. Dennis and Mark faced off in the A Grade Final, with Mark winning 14-10. Eric Barnard won the B Final.

This week’s photo features our zone championship pairs team, Carol Crosbie and Joan McGrath, who have progressed from the Champion of Champions to the zone finals. We will keep you informed of their journey.

Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson

Champion of Champions Season

BOWLS

Congratulations to our Fours team who competed in the Champion of Champion Fours at Northern Beaches over the weekend. Shane Kinnear, Todd Leys, Scott Hamilton, and Gavin Milne won their first game against Northern Beaches 23-16 but lost their afternoon game 11-19 to Souths Suburban. Souths Suburban went on to win the event with victories over Mackay, Proserpine, Pioneer Valley, and North Mackay.

This weekend, our Champion of Champion Pairs team, Jonathan Bye and Wayne Handley, will compete at Mackay City. The draw will be released later today. Best of luck to Jonathan and Wayne—remember to bring along all three Ls: Line, Length, and Luck!

On Wednesday, a Senior Singles game saw Luchie Gardel defeat Philip Brown 25-16. Gardel will next face Sandy Daffara, with the date to be announced.

In Wednesday’s social bowls, Bruce Uhe and Peter Lawton defeated Alen Sanderson and Bob Preston 30-11. Carol Smith, Mike Harrison, and Sandy Daffara edged out Arthur Griffith, Barry Zillmann, and Nev Smith 18-17.

Sunday’s social bowls were nearly cancelled due to rogue showers, but the weather held up. Bruce Uhe and Sandy Daffara defeated Arthur Griffith and Mike Harrison 18-12. Mary Hedgelong, Carol Smith, and Heather Brown triumphed over Alen Sanderson, Lindsay Flood (a visitor from St Georges Basin), and Nev Smith 21-13.

Friday night featured our Monthly Barefoot Bowls. Thank you to everyone who participated and to those assisting with the three groups of Year 10 students from St Catherine’s. It’s wonderful to foster interest in the sport among new players.

Contributed with thanks to Heather Brown

Photo Credit: Cody Fowler

Photo supplied

Wangaratta Bowls BOWLS

Congratulations to the Wangaratta Ladies Team of Robyn Stitt, Margaret Wilson, Denise Wallace, and Penny Warren, who were runners-up in the Premier Cup last week. The team won eight out of eleven matches, matching the winner’s tally, but Thuringowa claimed the title with a higher aggregate score.

Last Saturday, Mark hosted his President/ Greenkeepers Day with a full green and lively festivities. Sponsor Gerry from the Queens Beach Tourist Village and staff joined in the celebration.

In Monday’s self-selected triples, K. Pedlar, L. Fox, and S. Farrell defeated C. Coll, D. Madely, and R. Agg. Runners-up were P. Howie, C. Col, and K. Whitton, who beat M. Elphinstone, I. Wheeler, and G. Gordon. The jackpot was not won.

Tuesday’s social bowls saw winners on Rink 2 as Mark Mc and Irene J. Gillies defeated P. Breakwell, M. Nesbitt, and P. Madden. Runners-up were A. Gillies, O. Swanton, and F. Wilmann, who bested L. Brown, M.

Langford

Wright, and C. Park -

er. The jackpot was not won.

Fun Friday af-

Photos supplied

ternoon winners were Jill Owen and Al, who defeated T. Bird, Christina, and Jennie. Resting touches were achieved by Jill, Lyn Madden, John Reimann, and Anna Lye.

Saturday’s Combined Shield at Bowen Bowls Club was fiercely contested. Congratulations to the Wangaratta Men, who won all three matches, securing the event for Wangaratta next year. The BBC men finished second, with the Ladies third and Collinsville fourth.

Next Sunday, Pat and Neil Tracey will sponsor Mixed Self-Selected Triples.

Contributed with thanks to Penny Warren

and Roberts

Win

Tuesday’s Stableford GOLF

Tim Langford scored 38 points to win Tuesday’s Stableford, beating Nicola Apruzzese by two shots. Susan Roberts won the ladies’ competition with 36 points, two ahead of Tiina Randmae. Pins went to Karl Kirkwood, John Roser, James House, and Heather Luvis.

Cooper Edges Out Luvis in Wednesday’s Ladies’ Competition

Nicole Cooper scored 36 points to win Wednesday’s ladies’ competition by one point over Heather Luvis. Lyn Muller and Pauline Redpath each secured two pins.

Elsayed Clinches Thursday’s Monthly Medal

Allan Elsayed won Thursday’s Venuesmart monthly medal with a nett 68, edging out Zachary Esden and Peter Lindsay. Pins went to Tom O’Brien, Brendan Spann, Finbar O’Flynn, and Paul Gray.

Garrod Wins 2024 Proserpine Ladies’ Open

Claire Garrod is the 2024 Proserpine Ladies’ Open champion with a score of 81, finishing two shots ahead of Wendy Grendon. Jill Farinelli won the B Grade playoff, and Vickie Wallace took the C Grade title.

Suckling and O’Toole Win Proserpine Open Mixed

Beverly Suckling and Shaun O’Toole won the Proserpine Open Mixed, defeating Di Chard and Levi Holmes. Nett winners were Samantha Aitken and Brendan Spann.

Tuck Wins 2024 Proserpine Open

Lewis Tuck is the 2024 Proserpine Open champion, finishing the 27-hole event with a score of 108. Ryan Wilkes was two shots behind. Todd Peters won the A Grade nett, Cory O’Shea won the B Grade nett, and Troy Gallagher and Craig Smith won the B and C Grade gross titles respectively.

Contributed with thanks to Proserpine Golf Club

Challenging Conditions Test Vets on Tuesday, July 30th

GOLF

Tuesday, July 30th, was a testing day for the 39 Vets, including four guests, who braved a very cool and blustery wind. The challenging conditions required everyone to stay rugged up, and the wind played havoc with several shots on the fairways and raised greens. Despite

RESULTS:

Ladies:

• Winner: Susan Roberts (guest) with 36 points

• Runner-Up: Tiina Randmae with 34 points

• Run Down: Heather Luvis, Tessa Aitken, and Kathryn Borer with 31 points; Vickie Wallace and Beryl Nosworthy with 30 points

Men:

• Winner: Nic Apruzzese with 36 points

• Runner-Up: Peter Fox with 35 points

• Run Down: Graham Roberts (guest) and Trevor Paroz with 35 points; Barry

the less-than-ideal playing conditions, the scoring was impressive, and the course has dried out beautifully after a prolonged rainy period.

Well done to all for persevering and performing admirably under difficult conditions.

Contributed with thanks to Paula McQuat

Mortimer, Colin Hounsell, John Oates, and Craig McLean with 34 points; Peter Lindsay and Gary Scotford with 33 points; John Roser with 32 points; David Woods and Larry Muller with 31 points. An impressive feat for Larry, playing off 4.

Pin Shots:

Ladies:

• Elspeth Scotford (x2)

• Leanne Alexander

• Allison McCarthy

• Susan Roberts (x2)

Men:

• Craig McLean

• James House

• John Wallace (ITH)

• Graham Roberts (guest)

• Trevor Paroz

• Jim Sherrington

Chip-Ins:

Ladies:

• Tessa Aitken (x2)

• Allison McCarthy

• B eryl Nosworthy

• Elspeth Scotford

Men:

• Nic Apruzzese

• John Roser

• Larry Muller

• Steve Mitchell

• John Wallace

On The Whitsunday Green

Glenn Rees took the win in the weekly 9-hole stableford with 20 points. Peter Bitz secured second place with 19 points, and Billy O’Connor came in third with 18 points on a countback.

Gomez Triumphs in Friday 9-Hole Stableford

Andrew Gomez claimed first place in Friday’s 9-hole stableford with 23 points. Jay Angel took second place with 21 points on a countback, followed by Alan Clinch in third with 21 points.

Low Dominates Sunday’s 18-Hole Stroke

Brad Low emerged victorious in Sunday’s 18-hole stroke with a NET score of 49.

Eric Gruszczynski finished second with a NET 50, and Edwina Pettiford placed third with a NET 51. Nearest the pin honors went to Brad Low and Wayne Singleton.

Upcoming Event

This Sunday, August 11th, will feature the 4 Ball Better Ball Championships, with tee-off times from 8:30 am to 9:30 am.

Contributed with thanks to Kate Cross

GOLF

Eric Gruszczynski, Photo supplied

TRADES AND SERVICES FUNERAL SERVICES

2024 Mayor’s Charity Ball

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

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

Let’s come together on Saturday 21 September at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre, Whitsundays to support these local charities and make a difference! Visit our website to purchase your tickethttps://bit.ly/MayorsCharityBall

Would your business like to support this event? Find out more about becoming a sponsor - https://bit.ly/ MayorsBall2024

Rates Issue

Residents are advised that rates were issued across the Whitsunday Region on Wednesday 7th August 2024. Residents can take advantage of the 5% discount if rates are paid in full by 5th September 2024.

Rates can be paid at any of Council’s Customer Service Centres or via any of the methods outlined on the rates notice, including online at www. whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au

Pensioner Remission on Rates

Persons in receipt of a pension, who qualify in accordance with Council’s Policy and/or the State Government’s Pensioner Rate Subsidy Scheme, are hereby requested to make application for the first half of the 2024/2025 year.

Simply submit a 250 word report (or bullet points/highlights) We need a photo too (image quality needs to be nice and clear) All reports need to be received by 11am Monday

If you are a first time contributor please let us know the week before

PUBLIC NOTICES

Notices & Tenders

Pensioners who received the maximum benefits in the 2023/2024 year and whose situation has not altered need not submit a written application. Confirmation of your eligibility will be sought from the Department of Communities and Department of Veteran Affairs.

Extension to Bowen Library Closure

The Bowen Library temporary closure for maintenance has been extended until Tuesday 20 August, with temporary library services set up next to the Bowen Customer Service Centre. Library services have been reduced, and First 5 Forever sessions are being held in the adjoining Town square, weather permitting. Please note, the library’s after-hours service isn’t available during the closure.

Council apologises for the inconvenience and advises there may be some minor noise associated with the air conditioning upgrades and asbestos removal. For more information, phone 1300 972 753 or visit https://bit.ly/WRCLibraries

Renwick Road Update

Our Renwick Road Shared Path Upgrade is on schedule with stage three 75% complete. The Fuljames/Renwick Rd intersection has reopened, and temporary detours are now in place for pedestrians around the footpath construction site next to Keith Johns Estate Park. The project team will continue working on stormwater upgrades, replacing the existing drain with concrete culverts and constructing the footpath on top.

We thank the community and road users for their patience and understanding during the footpath upgrades and ask that pedestrians take care near the construction sites.

The shared path upgrade is supported by the State Government’s Cycle Network Local Government Grants Program.

Stay up to date with the project via our Online Engagement Portal https://bit.ly/Renwickfootpath

Unsealed Road Upgrades

Council have started upgrading 11 unsealed road creek crossings in Bowen. The upgrade includes the installation of concrete floodways on Kings Beach Road, West Euri Road, Bootooloo Road, Pretty Bend Road, Green Swamp Road and Rangemore Road, and are expected to be completed by early October 2024, weather permitting.

The program of works proposes to reduce ongoing maintenance costs on our unsealed road network and improve the level of service and stormwater quality in these areas.

For more information, please contact our Capital Program and Network Planning Branch on 1300 972 753 or email info@wrc.qld.gov.au

Airlie Beach Movie Night

Launch into Airlie Beach Race Week on Friday 9 August with a Pirate Party Movie Night at the Airlie Beach Foreshore.

From 5pm, enjoy pirate facepainting, pirate tattoos and balloons followed by a double feature of ‘Tinkerbell and the Pirate Fairy’ and ‘Hook’.

Expect The Unexpected

Enchanting high-set timber home, brimming with warmth, character and charm. Set amidst a serene natural bush backdrop, you’re welcomed by a distinctive bridge walkway entrance that leads into a sunlit interior featuring timber floors and stunning gable roof lines.

This secluded 2.4-acre property offers expansive bushland, including levelled areas providing ample space for boats, recreational vehicles, or even the addition of a pool. With the potential for subdivision subject to council approval (STCA), the possibilities are endless.

The home offers a single-level floor plan encompassing three bedrooms and two bathrooms (master includes ensuite). Each room is equipped with new fans and new air conditioning as well as LED lighting throughout. No power bills with 10.9kw Solar, and LPG cooktop.

However, the highlight feature of the home is the captivating sea and mountain views. Enjoy the perfect blend of private acreage living with the

AUCTION: Tuesday 20th August at 6pm TAYLORS OFFICE: 98 Shute Harbour Rd, C’Vale

bonus of stunning bay vistas.

Under the highset home, which is fully concreted, you can enjoy the addition of an air-conditioned workshop/storage room plus a mini garage for the ride-on mower and garden equipment.

Located on Parkland Drive, you’ll also appreciate the short 5-minute drive to nearby medical and town amenities, all while maintaining a sense of seclusion as soon as you enter your driveway.

This property is truly special and an opportunity not to miss:

Additional features include:

• 10.9 kw Solar Panels

• 8.2 kw Fronius Inverter

• 2 x 46,000 Litre water tanks (92,000L) inc. Grunfoss pump

• New Roof Screws Dec 2024

• Dedicated 30,000L Fire Water Tank (bore water)

• Bore Pump, plumbed to house

• 8.5kva Diesel Generator

BED BATH CAR 324

OPEN HOME: Saturday: 12:30pm – 1:00pm

Ultimate Living in the Heart of Town

up the relaxed Whitsunday lifestyle, enjoying the views, and entertaining guests all year round.

Downstairs, the home continues to impress with a spacious second living area that flows out to another expansive deck, leading you to a beautiful inground swimming pool. Additionally, the cutting-edge home cinema provides everything you need for the ultimate movie night—just bring the popcorn!

In addition to the double garage, there is plenty of room for extra car or boat parking. The property also features ample storage with an extraordinary designer man cave.

With its impressive cinema room, ocean and valley views with spectacular sunsets, luxurious finishes, and all the features you could ever need, this large home truly has it all.

Experience the pinnacle of elegant living in the heart of town.

Embrace the ultimate acreage lifestyle with this remarkable 5-acre property in Mount Julian. This grand estate seamlessly combines space, comfort, and elegance in the heart of the Whitsundays. The impressive home features sky-high ceilings, expansive bedrooms, and wide hallways, providing a generous living environment.

The interior includes a vast kitchen and four large bedrooms with built-in robes, complemented by two spacious living areas. The entire home is air-conditioned, ensuring year-round comfort, and the extensive wrap-around verandah offers multiple relaxing spots. Outside, the property boasts meticulously manicured tropical gardens and expansive lawns, creating a resort-like atmosphere. The solar-heated in-ground pool is complemented by a covered outdoor living area and BBQ space, perfect for entertaining or enjoying family time. Bore water irrigation keeps the gardens lush throughout the year.

Additional amenities include a large block-rendered shed with a bathroom, ideal for extra storage or a workshop, and a carport that accommodates both a caravan and a boat.

To truly appreciate all that this home has to offer, we invite you to come and see it for yourself.

Key Features: Stately home with sky-high ceilings and wide hallways

Four large bedrooms with built-in robes

• Air-conditioned throughout and wrap-around verandah

• Solar-heated in-ground pool with covered outdoor living and BBQ area • Manicured tropical gardens with bore water irrigation

• Large block-rendered shed with bathroom, plus carport for caravan and boat

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 News. 1.00 Troppo. 1.55 QI.

2.25 Back Roads. 2.55 Restoration Australia. 3.50 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. 4.40 Grand Designs.

5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Vera. (M)

9.05 Troppo. (M)

10.00 QI. (PG) 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 Love Your Garden. 11.35 Grand Designs. 12.20 We Hunt Together. (M) 1.10 Rage New Music. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 News. 12.30 Unforgotten. (M) 1.15 Vera. (M) 2.50 Sister Boniface Mysteries. 3.35 The Greek Islands With Julia Bradbury. 4.00 Rose Gold. (PG) 5.25 Landline. 5.55 Stuff The British Stole. (PG) 6.25 I Was Actually There: Woomera. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG)

8.20 Van Der Valk. (M) 9.50 Fifteen-Love. (M) 10.40 The Beast Must Die. (M) 11.25 Rage. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Love Your Garden. 2.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. 3.05 Dream Gardens. 3.35 Extraordinary Escapes. 4.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 5.00 Restoration Australia. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 News. 7.30 Vera. 9.05 Fifteen-Love. (M) 9.55 Unforgotten. 10.40 Fisk. 11.10 Annika. 11.55 Frayed. 12.40 Noughts + Crosses. 1.40 Rage. 3.00 Classic Countdown. 4.00 Landline. 4.30 Art Works. 5.00 Insiders.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 News. 1.00 I Was Actually There. 1.30 Back Roads. 2.00 Parliament. 2.55 Restoration Australia. 3.55 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. 4.40 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Aust Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. 9.35 Q+A. 10.35 News. 10.50 The Business. 11.10 Planet America. 11.40 Vera. 1.10 Parliament. 2.10 Grand Designs. 2.55 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. 3.45 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Landline. 5.00 Art Works. 5.30 7.30.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 The Newsreader. 2.00 Parliament. 2.55 Restoration Australia. 3.55 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. 4.40 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30

7.30. 8.00 I Was Actually There. 8.35 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds: Perth. 9.25 The Art Of... 9.55 Brush With Fame. 10.20 News. 10.35 The Business. 10.55 Four Corners. 11.40 Q+A. 12.40 Media Watch. 1.00 Parliament. 2.00 Grand Designs. 2.50 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. 4.25 Landline. 4.55 Art Works. 5.30 7.30.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.35 Media Watch. 2.00 Parliament. 2.55 Restoration Australia. 3.55 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. 4.40 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. 8.30 Guy Montgomery’s Guy-Mont Spelling Bee. 9.15 Planet America. 9.50 Would I Lie To You? 10.20 News. 10.35 The Business. 10.50 Interview With The Vampire. 11.45 Fifteen-Love. 12.35 Grand Designs. 1.20 Parliament. 2.20 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. 3.10 Grantchester. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Woven Threads Stories From Within. 2.10 The Toys That Built The World. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Great British Landmark Fixers. 8.30 Ancient Superstructures. 9.30 The Airport: Back In The Skies. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 The Shelter. 12.25 My Brilliant Friend. 2.40 My Brilliant Friend. 3.50 Babies: Their Wonderful World. 4.55 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Woven Threads Stories From Within. 2.20 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 4.10 Ireland In Music: Sclimpini. 4.40 Britain’s Scenic Railways. 5.35 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. 6.30 News. 7.30 Amazing Railway Adventures. 8.25 Malta: The Jewel Of The Mediterranean. 9.20 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. 10.10 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. 11.05 Ralph And Katie. 11.35 Ralph And Katie. 12.10 Rex In Rome. 2.55 Hitler: Countdown To War. 3.45 Peer To Peer. 4.15 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. ProMX Championship. Round 7. 4.00 Such Was Life. 4.10 Ireland In Music: Sclimpini. 4.40 Britain’s Scenic Railways. 5.35 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. 6.30 News. 7.30 Secret Lives Of The Roman Emperors. 8.40 MOVIE: Robin’s Wish. (2020) 10.10 MOVIE: Merkel. (2022) 11.55 Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina. 1.25 24 Hours In Emergency. 2.20 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 3.10 Hell On Earth: WWII. 4.05 Peer To Peer. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 2.05 The Toys That Built The World. 2.55 Festivals. 3.25 The Cook Up. 3.55 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. 8.40 Into The Gobi Desert With Nick Knowles. 9.30 24 Hours In Emergency. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 House Of Promises. 12.45 A French Case. 2.40 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. 3.30 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. 4.20 Bamay. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 2.05 Such Was Life. 2.15 Inside Balmoral. 3.05 Railway Vietnam. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Railway Journeys UK. 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS News. 10.30 The Point: Road Trip. 11.30 Babylon Berlin. 1.20 Christian. 2.25 Christian. 4.20 Peer To Peer. 4.50 Destination Flavour. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Michael Palin In Nigeria. 8.30 Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye. 9.35 DI Ray. 10.25 SBS News. 11.00 Enemy Of The People. 12.45 You Shall Not Lie. 3.45 Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11. 4.40 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Australia’s Wild Odyssey. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds. 3.55 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. 4.45 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Amazing Spaces. 9.20 Miriam Margolyes Almost Australian. 10.20 News. 10.35 The Business. 10.50 The Art Of... 11.25 Talking Heads. 11.50 Grand Designs. 12.40 Parliament. 1.40 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. 2.30 Rage. 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Late Programs. 6.00 WorldWatch. 8.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 2.05 Such Was Life. 2.15 Inside Balmoral. 3.05 Festivals. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Sue Perkins: Lost In Thailand. 8.25 Junior Doctors Down Under. 9.20 Rebus. 10.15 SBS News. 10.45 Pray For Blood. 12.35 Blanca. 1.30 Blanca. 2.25 Blanca. 3.25 Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11. 4.20 Bamay. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Dark Angel. (2019) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. (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 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: Fifty Shades Freed. (2018) (MA15+) Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Eric Johnson. 10.45 To Be Advised. 1.10 Criminal Confessions. (MA15+) 2.30 Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG)

6.00 Better Homes. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 Horse Racing. Saturday at The Valley, Missile Stakes and BRC at SCTC Raceday. 1.30 Football. AFL. Round 22. Brisbane Lions v GWS Giants. 4.30 Border Security: Int. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Sapphires. (2012) (PG) 9.35 MOVIE: About A Boy. (2002) (M) 11.40 To Be Advised. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Drop Dead Weird. 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG)

6.00 Better Homes. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Beach Cops. (PG) 3.00 Border Security: Int. (PG) 3.30 Border Security. (PG) 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PG) 9.25 Miniseries: Malpractice. (MA15+) 10.30 Born To Kill? (MA15+) 12.30 Lipstick Jungle. (M) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Therapy Nightmares. (2022) 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 Dancing With The Stars. (PG) 9.55 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (M) 10.55 The Latest: Seven News. 11.25 Inside Belmarsh Prison. (MA15+) 12.30 The Event. (M) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Dirty Little Deeds. (2021) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. (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 The 1% Club UK. (PG) 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) Hosted by Ant and Dec. 11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Extended Family. (PG) 12.45 Holey Moley Australia. (PG) 2.30 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Curious Caterer: Dying For Chocolate. (2022) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. 2.15 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) 8.30 The Front Bar. (M) 9.30 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (M) 10.45 The Latest: Seven News. 11.15 Talking Footy. 12.15 Criminal Confessions. 1.15 Travel Oz. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Paint By Murder. (2018) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. 2.15 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 8.00 Border Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Tik Tok: Murders Gone Viral. (M) 9.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles. (M) 10.30 Air Crash Investigations. (PG) 11.30 Starstruck. (PG) 12.45 Boy To Man. (M) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 9News Morning. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Encore. 3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Afternoon. 6.00 9News. 7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Night. 8.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 23. Parramatta Eels v Penrith Panthers. 9.55 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Night. 10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Late night. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Post midnight. 3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Overnight. 5.00 Olympic

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Encore. 3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Afternoon. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Night. 7.35 Rugby League. NRL. Round 23. St George Illawarra Dragons v Canterbury Bulldogs. 9.25 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Night. 10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Late night. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Post midnight. 3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.

6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Early morning. 7.00 Today In Paris. 11.00 9News. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Encore. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 23. Newcastle Knights v Wests Tigers. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 16: Night. 10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 16: Late night. 12.00

6.00 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony Cont. 7.15 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Olympic Games 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. (PG) 9.20 Olympic Games Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony. 12.15 The First 48. (M) 1.05 Tipping Point. (PG) 2.00 Hello SA. (PG) 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PG) 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 My Market Kitchen. 6.30 Farm To Fork. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 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. 11.30 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

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PG) 8.45 To Be Advised. 10.45 9News Late. 11.15 Chicago Med. (MA15+) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.00 Pointless. (PG) 2.00 World’s Greatest Natural Wonders. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PG) 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 My Market Kitchen. 6.30 Farm To Fork. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 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 No Deal. 1.00 News. 2.00 Family Feud. 2.30

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.15 Mr Mayor. 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. (PG) 8.35 Paramedics. (M) 9.35 To Be Advised. 10.35 9News Late. 11.05 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PG) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.00 Pointless.

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

8.00 Hard Quiz Kids. (PG, R)

8.35 Operation Ouch! (PG, R)

9.05 Officially Amazing. (PG)

9.35 Dragon Ball Super. (PG, R)

9.55 Supernatural Academy. (PG, R)

10.20 The PM’s Daughter. (R)

7.30pm Hard Quiz Kids. (PG)

7.55 The Crystal Maze. (PG, R)

8.45 All-Round Champion. (PG, R)

9.35 Movie: The Secret Garden. (1993) (G, R) Kate Maberly.

11.15 Good Game Spawn Point. (R)

12.05am Rage. (PG, R)

1.35 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. (PG, R)

7.30pm Movie: The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants. (2005) (PG, R) Amber Tamblyn, Alexis Bledel, America Ferrera.

9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)

10.30 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

11.10 Merlin. (PG, R)

12.00am Katy. (PG, R)

1.30 Horrible Histories. (R)

2.00 Operation Ouch! (R)

7.35pm The Inbestigators. (R)

8.05 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)

8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. (R)

8.50 Style It Out.

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

10.20 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

11.05 Merlin. (PG, R)

11.50 The Chemical World. (R)

7.35pm The Inbestigators. (R)

7.50 Little Lunch. (R)

8.05 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)

8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. (R)

8.50 Deadly Dinosaurs. (R)

9.20 Planet Expedition.

10.20 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

11.05 Merlin. (PG, R)

11.50 Good Game Spawn Point. (R)

7.35pm The Inbestigators. (R)

7.50 Little Lunch. (R)

8.05 Fresh Off The Boat. (R)

8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. (R)

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

9.15 Robot Wars. (R)

10.15 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

11.05 Merlin. (PG, R)

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (PG, R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

10.30 I Escaped To The Country. (PG, R)

11.30 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. (R)

12.30 The Hotel Inspector. (PG, 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)

8.35 Endeavour. (M, R)

10.35 Kath & Kim. (PG, R)

11.45 Greatest Escapes To The Country. (R)

12.30 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

1.30 Endeavour. (M, R)

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (PG, R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

8.30 Foyle’s War. (M, R)

10.30 Great Rail Restorations. (PG)

11.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

12.30 Foyle’s War. (M, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown.

7.20 Football. AFL. Round 22. Sydney v Collingwood. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.

11.15 Armchair Experts. (M)

12.00 Storage Wars. (PG, R)

6.00pm Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.00 Storage Wars. (PG)

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 22. Essendon v Gold Coast Suns.

10.30 Movie: Logan. (2017) (MA15+, R) Hugh Jackman.

1.20 Counting Cars. (PG, R) 1.50 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

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

6.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R)

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

8.30 Movie: Jurassic Park. (1993) (PG, R) 11.00 Movie: xXx. (2002) (M, R) 1.30 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, R)

9.30 Appalachian Outlaws. (M)

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

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (PG, R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Call The Midwife. (M, R)

8.45 A Touch Of Frost. (M, R)

11.00 Slow Train Through Africa With Griff Rhys Jones. (PG, R)

12.00 Bargain Hunt. (R)

1.00 Call The Midwife. (M, R)

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (PG, R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R)

8.45 Judge John Deed. (M, R)

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

11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R)

1.00 Judge John Deed. (M, R)

5.30pm I Escaped To The Country. (PG, R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Father Brown. (M, R)

8.30 McDonald And Dodds. (M)

10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R)

11.30 Father Brown. (M, R)

12.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG, R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

6.00pm Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Night.

10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Late night.

12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Post midnight.

5.30pm Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)

6.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

9.25 FBI: Most Wanted. (M, R)

11.15 Blue Bloods. (M, R)

12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

6.30 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. (M)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.25pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG, R)

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG, R)

7.05 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Glastonbury Festival 2024. 10.40 Sex, Drugs And Bicycles. (MA15+, R)

12.20 How To Make It On OnlyFans. (MA15+, R) 1.15 Dark Side Of Comedy. (M, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG, R) 9.30 Kings Of Pain: Big Box Of Pain. (M) 10.30 Outback Hunters. (M, 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 Live PD: Police Patrol. (M) 11.00 Nightwatch. (MA15+)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Full Custom Garage. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Predator. (1987) (M, R) Arnold Schwarzenegger. 10.45 Movie: Predator 2. (1990) (MA15+, R) 1.00 American Restoration. (PG, R) 1.30 American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.00pm Olympic Games

Paris 2024. Day 15: Night.

10.30 Olympic Games

Paris 2024. Day 15: Late night.

12.00 Olympic Games

Paris 2024. Day 15: Post midnight.

6.00pm JAG. (PG, R)

7.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)

8.00 NCIS. (M, R)

9.55 Bull. (M, R) 12.45 Blue Bloods. (M, R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

10.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 The Montreal Comedy Festival. (MA15+, R)

6.00pm Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 16: Night.

10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 16: Late night.

12.00 Movie: The French Lieutenant’s Woman. (1981) (M, R)

6.00pm JAG. (PG, R)

7.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R) 8.00 NCIS. (M, R) 9.50 Bull. (M, R) 12.35 Blue Bloods. (M, R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

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

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

5.55pm The Food That Built The World.

6.45 The Food That Built The World. (PG) 7.35 Impossible Engineering. (R)

8.30 Icons Unearthed: Batman: Things Change. (M)

10.20 Al Pacino: The Reluctant Star. (MA15+, R)

11.30 Hudson & Rex. (M)

2.00 The X-Files. (M, R)

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

6.35 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (PG, R)

7.35 Abandoned Americana. (PG) 8.30 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. (M, R) 9.35 WWE Legends. (M) 11.10 Hoarders. (M, R)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R)

8.40 Grantchester. (M, R)

9.50 Coroner. (MA15+)

10.50 The Gulf. (M, R) 11.50 Death In Paradise. (M, R) 1.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R)

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

10.50 Forensics: The Real CSI. (MA15+) 12.05 My Favorite Martian. (R)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

10.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. (M, R) 11.40 Footy Classified. (M)

12.35 My Favorite Martian. (R)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 RBT. (PG, R) 8.30 Missing Persons Investigation. (PG, R)

9.30 Casualty 24/7. (M, R)

10.30 See No Evil. (M, R) 11.30 Murdered By Morning. (M) 12.30 My Favorite Martian. (R)

5.30pm Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R) 6.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

9.25 FBI: Most Wanted. (M, R) 11.15 Blue Bloods. (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) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.45 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R)

11.10 The Neighborhood. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG, R)

7.00 Jeopardy! (R)

7.25 We’re All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel) Simulation Shmimulation. (PG)

8.00 Cycling. Tour De France Femmes. Stage 1. 12.05 Over The Black Dot. (R) 12.55 Dark Side Of Comedy. (MA15+, R)

5.30pm Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R) 6.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 FBI: Most Wanted. (M, R)

11.15 Blue Bloods. (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)

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

11.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R)

11.30 Impractical Jokers. (M)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)

6.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

9.25 FBI: Most Wanted. (M, R)

11.15 Blue Bloods. (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. (M, R) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 11.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R)

11.30 Impractical Jokers. (M)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)

6.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

9.25 FBI: Most Wanted. (M, R) 11.15 Blue Bloods. (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)

9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 11.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 11.30 Impractical Jokers. (M) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm Cycling. Tour De France Femmes. Stage 2. 8.05 Jeopardy! 8.30 Alone. (PG) 9.40 Hoarders. (M) 11.20 Trainspotting With Francis Bourgeois. (M, R) 11.40 Cycling. Tour De France Femmes. Stage 3.

5.25pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG, R)

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG, R)

7.00 Jeopardy!

7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.20 Saving The Delorean Time Machine. (M, R) 9.20 Travel Man: New York. (R) 9.50 Cycling. Tour De France Femmes. Stage 4. 12.20 Alone. (PG, R)

5.25pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG, R)

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG, R) 7.05 Jeopardy!

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

8.30 History’s Crazy Rich Ancients. (PG) 9.50 Cycling. Tour De France Femmes. Stage 5. 12.20 Sidelines. (M, R) 12.35 The World’s Toughest Prisons. (M, R)

ACROSS

1 Supports for weak joints (6)

4 Mini 'ha-ha!' (7)

7 Books (10)

11 Plan (6)

12 Male sibling (7)

13 Class (biol) (5)

14 Hindu garment (4)

15 Creature (6)

18 Puppet (10)

19 Snakelike fish (pl) (4)

20 Abstruse (6)

21 Bean curd product (4)

22 Risky, unpredictable (coll) (5)

24 Dissertation (8)

27 Indifference (6)

28 Ocean organisms (6)

31 Component of blood (5)

34 Drink (6)

35 Instruct (5)

37 Apple pie order (US) (1,2,4)

38 Equilateral parallelogram (7)

41 Swerve (4)

42 Digestion aid (4)

43 Course or route (7)

44 Flight company (7)

45 Cutting tool (5)

47 Insect (6)

48 Fry briefly (5)

50 Rubber (6)

52 Sharp (coll) (6)

53 Camper’s supply (8)

55 Liquid stock (5)

58 Done for (4)

59 Small, creamy soup (6)

61 Deception (4)

63 Coffin carrier (10)

64 Big step (6)

66 Astonished (4)

67 Fiend (5)

68 South American carnivorous fish (7)

69 Grain (6)

70 Elegantly (10)

71 Relaxing (7)

72 Barnyard sounds (6)

DOWN

2 Repeat (6)

3 Fissure (8)

4 Hooded snake (5)

5 Clouded eye lens (8)

6 Exclamation of triumph upon discovery (6)

7 Bean, e.g. (6)

8 Hard to capture (7)

9 Form into a mosaic pattern (10)

10 Brain disorder causing seizures (8)

16 Large deer (5)

17 Lay back (6)

23 Quarantine (9)

25 Joint inflammation (9)

26 Unrehearsed (9)

29 Astound (5)

30 Ladle (5)

31 Bed covering (5)

32 Scented splash (4,5)

33 British food paired with fish and chips (5,4)

36 Smartest (9)

39 Stopper (5)

40 Well up (5)

41 'And there you are!' (5)

46 Decision-making based on unclear data (5,5)

49 Rotates (6)

51 Echo sounder (5)

ACROSS

1 Supports for weak joints (6)

52 Suddenly and directly (coll) (4-4)

4 Mini 'ha-ha!' (7)

54 Pachyderm (8)

7 Books (10)

56 Practise (8)

11 Plan (6)

DOWN

2 Repeat (6)

3 Fissure (8)

sudoku

4 Hooded snake (5)

5 Clouded eye lens (8)

57 French country house (7)

12 Male sibling (7)

59 Grape spirit drink (6)

6 Exclamation of triumph upon discovery (6)

13 Class (biol) (5)

14 Hindu garment (4)

15 Creature (6)

18 Puppet (10)

60 Marksman who shoots from a concealed position (6)

19 Snakelike fish (pl) (4)

62 Out (6)

20 Abstruse (6)

65 Dragnet (5)

21 Bean curd product (4)

22 Risky, unpredictable (coll) (5)

24 Dissertation (8)

27 Indifference (6)

28 Ocean organisms (6)

31 Component of blood (5)

34 Drink (6)

35 Instruct (5)

37 Apple pie order (US) (1,2,4)

38 Equilateral parallelogram (7)

41 Swerve (4)

42 Digestion aid (4)

43 Course or route (7)

44 Flight company (7)

45 Cutting tool (5)

47 Insect (6)

48 Fry briefly (5)

50 Rubber (6)

52 Sharp (coll) (6)

53 Camper’s supply (8)

55 Liquid stock (5)

58 Done for (4)

59 Small, creamy soup (6)

61 Deception (4)

63 Coffin carrier (10)

64 Big step (6)

66 Astonished (4)

67 Fiend (5)

68 South American carnivorous fish (7)

69 Grain (6)

70 Elegantly (10)

71 Relaxing (7)

72 Barnyard sounds (6)

7 Bean, e.g. (6)

8 Hard to capture (7)

9 Form into a mosaic pattern (10)

10 Brain disorder causing seizures (8)

16 Large deer (5)

17 Lay back (6)

23 Quarantine (9)

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

25 Joint inflammation (9)

26 Unrehearsed (9)

29 Astound (5)

30 Ladle (5)

31 Bed covering (5)

32 Scented splash (4,5)

33 British food paired with fish and chips (5,4)

36 Smartest (9)

39 Stopper (5)

40 Well up (5)

41 'And there you are!' (5)

46 Decision-making based on unclear data (5,5)

49 Rotates (6)

51 Echo sounder (5)

52 Suddenly and directly (coll) (4-4)

54 Pachyderm (8)

56 Practise (8)

57 French country house (7)

59 Grape spirit drink (6)

60 Marksman who shoots from a concealed position (6)

Out (6)

Dragnet (5)