Newly crowned Burdekin Water Festival Senior Ambassador Winner Demi O’Shea and Runner-Up Brielle Astorquia. Photo supplied
opulins Hall in Ayr was transformed into a vibrant setting for the Burdekin Water Festival’s long lunch, where the community gathered to celebrate in style.
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Chat With Chelsea
Hi everyone, I hope you have all had a great week so far and are enjoying the warmer weather!
I was in Ayr for a weekend last month to visit family, and I had the chance to catch up with Miah over coffee. It was lovely to hear how much she has been enjoying living and working in the Burdekin, and how welcoming the community has been!
With only four more weeks to go until I complete my degree, a Bachelor of Communications and Journalism, I’ve been as busy as a bee, finalising presentations, and assignments left, right and centre! My friends and I find it hard to believe how quickly our degrees have flown by, and we all can’t wait to celebrate our graduation later this year!
With the Burdekin Water Festival Grand Parade set for this Saturday, I am a little jealous that I can’t join you all on
Queen Street to catch some lollies!
The QMN Manufacturing Long Lunch last weekend looked absolutely magical - it’s clear how hard the Burdekin Water Festival Committee has worked over the past few months to bring the Water Festival back, and it’s been amazing to hear how supportive the community and local businesses have been of their efforts.
A huge congrats to all Senior Ambassadors, especially to Demi and Brielle (Winner and Runner Up), and also the Junior Ambassadors! I can’t wait to see all the amazing floats line Queen Street from 4:30pm on Saturday, as well as who the Junior Ambassador Winner and Runner Up will be!
I hope you all enjoy the read, and I’ll chat to you soon!
CELEBRATE THE Queen Street Return
Saturday 7 September will mark the celebratory Queen Street return of the beloved Burdekin Water Festival, with the Queensland Country Bank Grand Parade and Mardi Gras beginning at 4:30pm.
Following on from the beautiful QMN Manufacturing Long Lunch held last weekend at Populins Hall, the Grand Parade and Mardi Gras will see Queen Street come alive with impressive floats, spectacular stalls, and lively entertainment.
Burdekin Water Festival 2024 Winning Senior Ambassador, Demi O’Shea (representing Campbell’s Jewellery), along with Runner Up, Brielle Astorquia (representing Nutrien Harcourts McCathies) were announced and crowned last weekend, with this Saturday’s parade set to host their official debut.
“Being crowned the Winner of the Burdekin Water Festival alongside my beautiful friend and Runner Up, Brielle Astorquia, is the greatest
honour and I am so thankful to our judges, committee and shire for all the love and support,” shared Burdekin Water Festival 2024 Winning Senior Ambassador, Demi O’Shea.
“I cannot wait for the weekend with the Mardi Gras, and I would love to see our community out and about and have a chat with everyone!”
Continuing the celebrations, Saturday will also see the announcement and crowning of the Burdekin Water Festival Junior Winner and Runner Up commencing from 6:30pm on the Main Stage near Harvey Norman in Queen Street.
Each of the Senior and Junior Burdekin Water Festival Ambassadors have worked tirelessly over the past few months, attending community events and hosting numerous fundraisers, whilst proudly representing each of their local organisations.
“Crowning our incredible juniors is going to be a major highlight that I am look-
THE BURDEKIN WATER FESTIVAL’S
ing forward to as they have worked so incredibly hard and I have seen how much they have not only enjoyed the experience, but grown with it,” added Demi.
Along with the Junior Ambassador crowning, the Main Stage will also host the announcement of the Best “Bring it Back” Themed Float, Best Junior Ambassador Float, Best Senior Ambassador Float, Grand Champion Float, and the Window Display Winner. These official presentations will begin at 6:15pm, and the community is warmly invited, and encouraged to attend in celebration of the 2024 “Bring it Back” Burdekin Water Festival.
With the Mardi Gras set to continue the celebrations into the night, the band “Heart Songs” will treat the community with their talents on the Main Stage from 7pm right though to 10pm.
Additionally, in an exciting “Bring it Back” inclusion, 8pm will see an “Ergon Energy” Tug of War Competition held outside the Tavern!
More details of this awesome competition can be found on the Burdekin Water Festival Facebook page.
The 2024 Burdekin Water Festival stands as a memorable, and remarkable showcase of the outstanding dedication and community spirit which exists within the region. Following last year’s absence from the community’s calendar for the first time since its inception, numerous devoted locals came together to ensure the continuation of the beloved tradition, forming the 2024 Burdekin Water Festival Committee.
“The Burdekin Water Festival Committee are beyond excited to “Bring it Back” this weekend with our Queensland Country Bank
Grand Parade and Mardi Gras,” shared Burdekin Water Festival Committee Member and Ambassador Mentor, Kari Ravizza.
“We thank the amazing Burdekin businesses for their fantastic support of all our Festival Events so far, and I hope that we have been able to generate a bit of excitement in the community, and that everyone comes to support and celebrate with us this Saturday.”
The Burdekin Water Festival Committee would also like to thank all their sponsors What: Burdekin Water Festival Queensland Country Bank Grand Parade and Mardi Gras.
When: Saturday 7 September at 4:30pm.
Where: Queen Street, Ayr.
More Information: The Burdekin Water Festival Facebook page..
In respects to the “Bring it Back” theme, the Burdekin Water Festival Committee has shared many nostalgic photos on Facebook over the past few months including Burdekin Singer’s and Theatre Company’s 2018 Water Festival Float. Photo source: Facebook
Saturday Road Closures
As part of the Burdekin Water Festival Queensland Country Bank Grand Parade and Mardi Gras the community has been advised to note the closure of the following streets on Saturday 7 September.
• Edwards Street including between Queen and MacMillian Street from 6am to 1pm.
• Queen Street including Soper to Mackenzie Street from 12:30pm to 7:30pm.
• Soper Street between Graham and MacMillian Street from 12:30pm to 7:30pm.
• Parker Street between Graham and MacMillian Street from 12:30pm to 7:30pm.
• Edwards Street between Graham and MacMillian Street from 12:30pm to 1am.
• Young Street between Graham and MacMillian Street from 12:30pm to 7:30pm.
• MacKenzie Street between Graham and Wickham Street from 12:30pm to 7:30pm.
• MacMillian Street between Young and Pool Streets from 12:30pm to 7:30pm.
• Park Street from 12:30pm to 7:30pm.
• Queen Street including Parker to Young Street from 7:30pm to 1am.
Both the Burdekin Water Festival Committee and the Queensland Police Service thank the community for their understanding and compliance of these closures and look forward to Bringing it Back this weekend.
Ayr Residents Deserve Their Say In PFAS Inquiry
OPINION PIECE
As the debacle over the impact of toxic chemical compound continues to cause havoc in Ayr, Member for Burdekin Dale Last has called for assurances residents will have the chance to have their say during a senate inquiry.
Mr Last said given Ayr’s ongoing battle to rid its water supply of PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) chemical compounds there was no excuse why a full and thorough inquiry would not include a public hearing in the township.
“The announcement of a federal government inquiry into the dangers of PFAS is welcome news but residents in towns like Ayr need assurances that this inquiry will be a boots-on-theground approach and that those who want the chance to speak can do so face-to-face,” Mr Last said.
“For years Ayr has been plagued by instances of elevated levels of PFAS which at times has threatened the township’s water security and has rendered a fire station obsolete and in need of relocation.”
“What we have seen recently is a clear indication there needs to be a more thorough understanding about the
impact this chemical compound can have and that can’t be achieved without knowledge of how townships like Ayr are impacted.”
Mr Last said for six years the community had largely been kept in the dark by Labor over what had caused PFAS chemicals to leach into the town’s water supply with band-aid solutions and half-baked ideas put forward to alleviate the problem.
“When you examine the 2023 report by the local council which raised concerns that no QFES investigation into the issue had been made public at the time, you have to question the transparency around this issue,” Mr Last said.
“This community has seen just how far the state Labor government have been willing to go to sweep the contamination of a drinking water source under the rug when the webpage hosting the link to the detailed site investigation was updated just days before works are committed to in the budget.
“After years of uncertainty around the water security of their township, Ayr residents deserve the opportunity to have their say about how they have been impacted by the contamination of their drinking water supply.”
Contributed with thanks to Member for Burdekin Dale Last.
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A Celebration of Art
The Burdekin Art Show, a vibrant display of local creativity, captivated attendees with its diverse range of artworks, reflecting both seasoned expertise and fresh talent. Held at the Burdekin Theatre, the show featured various sections, each highlighting different mediums and artistic styles. From intricate paintings to bold sculptures, the event offered a rich tapestry of artistic expression.
Maxine Thompson, a New Zealand artist who arrived in town just yesterday, was a prominent figure at the event, serving as one of the judges. Her role allowed her to delve deeply into the array of works on display. As she toured the exhibits, her enthusiasm for the range of art was evident. “It’s thrilling to see such a broad spectrum of work,” Thompson remarked. “There are beginners who have hit the mark beautifully and seasoned artists who continue to produce breathtaking pieces.”
The art show did not adhere to a single theme but instead celebrated the creativity and individuality of each artist. The top award, chosen from any painting in any section, was particularly notable. Thompson explained that her choice for this prestigious award was based not just on personal appeal but on the overall design, composition, and emotional depth of the piece. “It’s a picture that tells a thousand words,” she said. “You can feel the artist’s passion and tradition in their work.”
The event also featured encouragement awards, recognising the efforts of emerging artists and celebrating their journey in the art world.
Thompson appreciated the opportunity for all artists, from those in their twilight years to eager beginners, to showcase their work.
“It’s rewarding to see people of all ages and experience levels sharing their artistic expressions,” she noted.
For Thompson, who travels around providing workshops, the Burdekin Art Show was a demonstration
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creativity. “Experiencing
and witnessing
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fostering
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the range of artistic voices is a
special moment,” she concluded. “It’s an honour to be part of this vibrant artistic community.”
Announcing the winners
Local Winner Uli Liessmann with Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort
Overall Winner Tomas Zarate
Uli and Maxine Thompson
Sewing Connections With Zonta Club
Burdekin and Regis Aged Care
Amost enjoyable morning was experienced by some residents of Regis, Aged Care, Ayr last week.
Mrs Raelene Grantz, Membership Chair, Zonta Club Burdekin Inc, and Ms Kristy McCoskey, Regis Lifestyle Coordinator spent some time “stuffing” and “stitching” breast care cushions in preparation for delivery to the Mater and University hospitals in Townsville and to patients on request.
Annually, the Zonta Club Burdekin Inc members and the Friends of Zonta sew and donate more than 120 breast care cushions and approximately 80 breast care packs consisting of cushion, drainage and shower bags to cancer patients, both male and female.
The morning’s activities at Regis were not all “work and no play”.
The participants enjoyed a “cuppa”, some laughs and lots of friendly chatter. More importantly, the morning gave the participants a sense of belonging and making a valuable contribution to a local community project. Community connections and
a sense of belonging are critical for our health and wellbeing.
Thank you to the Regis ladies for your wonderful assistance, the quality of your work and hospitality. Zonta looks forward to engaging your assistance going forward.
Contributed by Zonta Club Burdekin Inc
Young Girl Attacked
The Giru community is reeling after a young girl, who recently moved to the area, was attacked by two dogs while on her way to school.
The incident occurred last Tuesday, leaving the child pinned to the ground as the dogs bit her ankle, ear, and throat. She was rushed to Townsville Hospital, where she is currently undergoing surgery to repair the damage to her ankle and throat.
The severity of the attack has sparked con-
cern among residents, particularly parents, who fear for their children’s safety in areas where dogs are not restrained. One concerned parent, whose child is friends with the victim, expressed frustration that despite the seriousness of the situation, the local Council has not yet seized the dogs involved in the attack.
The concerned resident emphasised that the dog owners are not being uncooperative, however, she believes it is crucial to raise awareness about the incident to pre-
120 Breast Care cushions have been donated to hospital patients. Photo supplied
By Dog In Giru
vent further attacks and ensure the safety of the community’s children.
In response to the incident, Acting Chief Executive Officer Nick O’Connor confirmed that Council is actively investigating a recent dog attack in Giru.
“Staff are working with the owner of the dogs and the family of the young girl who was injured,” said Mr O’Connor.
“Once all the statements have been provided, a decision will be made as to what further steps the Council will take.”
He also conformed that Council staff conducted an inspection of the dog enclosures at the Giru property on Thursday, 29 August.
“Following that inspection, upgrades were undertaken by the dog owner over the weekend to reduce the risk to the community while the Council completes the investigation” he explained.
“The investigation is being conducted in accordance with the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008.”
The community is urged to stay vigilant and report any similar incidents to local authorities.
Here is a Summary of Council’s dog attack procedure:
• Ensure the public is safe and that the animal/s are secure
• Inspect the dog enclosures at the property to ensure animals are secure;
• Conduct interviews with relevant people;
• Request photographs of injuries and medical report/s
• Prepare Internal report recommending actions in accordance with Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 which may include fines, declaration as a regulated dog and/or prosecution.”
What to do if you encounter an aggressive dog:
• Lower your head and turn your gaze away from the dog.
• Turn your body slowly to the side but do not turn your back to the dog.
• Cross your arms across your chest and remain standing still.
• Do not speak to or yell at the dog.
September 28th 2023
THE WORKS
ROAD, GIRU
Celebrate Community and Connection at this year’s Se -
WHAT’S IN THE WORKS
SANDY CAMP ROAD
Shirbourne Road between floodway and Garrone Road
nior’s
Expo and Luncheon
Burdekin Shire Council is excited to announce the return of the much-loved Annual Senior’s Expo and Luncheon.
Due to the overwhelming popularity of this community event, this year’s Expo will be held at the Burdekin Memorial Hall in Home Hill.
June 2024. The existing stabilised and pavement accommodate future heavy similar to those encountered Bruce Highway upgrades. constructed under a full the Bruce Highway and intersection of Garrone Road will remain open during alternate access to the Funding for the full reconstruction the BQC Quarry site has Department of Transport will be scheduled over the clashing with the wet and the fullest extent possible.
Repairs from the wet season are underway with stabilising of the pavement to be undertaken on Thursday 12 September followed by a bitumen seal shortly after. These works will be undertaken with traffic control on-site during working hours.
porting and uplifting our senior residents.
“The Annual Senior Expo and Luncheon is a wonderful opportunity for our senior community members to access important information, enjoy a delicious meal, and connect with others,” said Mayor Dalle Cort.
fer this valuable experience for our older residents,” said Mayor Dalle Cort.
SHIRBOURNE ROAD, GIRU
Council Invites Local Landholders to
The Senior’s Expo and Luncheon is a key event in our community’s calendar, dedicated to providing seniors with essential resources, engaging activities and opportunities to connect with local services.
“We are proud to support this event and look forward to another successful year with a bigger venue – the Burdekin Memorial Hall.”
The Burdekin Memorial Hall is renowned for hosting significant community events. Its spacious and welcoming environment makes it the perfect location for the expanding Senior’s Expo and Luncheon.
WHAT’S IN THE WORKS
The reconstructed section of Shirbourne Road between the concrete floodway and Garrone Road will receive a primer seal this week. Shirbourne Road will re-open to traffic once the bitumen sealing is completed. Council will look to commence reconstruction of the section of Bahr Road from the cattle grid to the entrance of the BQC quarry pit in the coming weeks. Funding for the full reconstruction of Shirbourne Road to the BQC Quarry site has been provided by the Department of Transport and Main Roads and will be scheduled over the coming years to avoid clashing with the wet and crushing seasons to the extent possible.
ROAD UPGRADES
Tickets for the event will go on sale starting Wednesday 4 September, through the Theatre Box Office.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this fantastic event. Join us at the Burdekin Memorial Hall on Wednesday 16 October 2024 from 10:30am - 1:30pm for a day filled with valuable information, delicious food, and great company.
SHIRBOURNE ROAD, GIRU
Grading maintenance, gravel resheeting and shoulder maintenance is scheduled for the following roads over the next week – Old Fort Road and Kirknie Road upriver of Home Hill.
HOME HILL will be closed to the public June for approximately one existing kerbing around the The Park will be reopened holidays.
This year’s event will feature a variety of information stalls offering valuable resources and services tailored specifically for seniors. Attendees will also be treated to a delectable roast lunch and dessert.
Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort highlighted the importance of this event for the community and said it plays a crucial role in sup-
With the event’s growing popularity, Council encourages everyone to secure their tickets early to avoid missing out.
“The partnership between Burdekin Shire Council, Regis Aged Care, COTA Queensland, and the Queensland Government ensures that we can continue to of-
Educational Workshop on Feral Deer Management
Tickets are $15 per person and includes a roast lunch and dessert. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit burdekintheatre.com.au or call (07) 4783 9880.
ANNUAL CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
HILL to construct a bitumen to the amenities on Milburn An accessible concrete constructed between the public conveniences to
PUBLIC NOTICES
REQUEST FOR TENDERS
Tenders are invited for: TBSC/24/018 – Sewer Relining.
Reconstruction of Shirbourne Road between the concrete floodway and Garrone Road commenced Monday 3 June 2024. The existing subgrade will be stabilised and pavement
Works have commenced on the annual culvert replacement program with a culvert on the corner of Burdekin Road and Fourth Street currently being replaced. Works are being undertaken with a full detour in place around the work site. Burdekin Road will then reopen to traffic later this week once the works are completed. Two more culverts will then be replaced simultaneously with the next culvert on Burstall Road with a temporary side track in place and the second culvert on Old Clare Road 400m past Robertson Road heading towards the DPI being constructed in 2 halves under a lane closure with traffic lights onsite controlling traffic flow.
MAINTENANCE is scheduled for the the next week – Railway and Ferguson Road in Ayr, Island and shoulder grading Giru.
Specification documents are available via Councils online Tender platform, VendorPanel. To view specification documents and make a submission, all respondents must be registered in the VendorPanel Marketplace and the category – Water and Sewerage, subcategory – sewer and drain maintenance and rehabilitation.
have been removed and
Registration in the VendorPanel Marketplace can be completed by following the link: https://bit.ly/TBSC24018 and selecting Tender Marketplace.
Tenders
concrete to rejuvenate works involve a refresh of area whilst incorporating features to finalise the
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Minute With The Mayor Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort
Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Australian Local Government Women’s Association Queensland Branch Annual Conference in Brisbane alongside Councillors Amanda Hall and Fina Vasta. This conference was an incredible opportunity to connect with other women leaders in local government and share our experiences.
I was honoured to be part of a mayoral panel with two other mayors, where we discussed the unique role of being a mayor, the challenges we face, and what inspires us to keep going. It was an enriching experience to exchange ideas, reflect on our learning journeys, and offer advice to others who are either in leadership roles or aspire to be.
One of the key takeaways for me was the importance of resilience and adaptability in leadership. The role of a mayor is ever-evolving, with each day bringing new challenges and opportunities. But through it all, it’s the community that keeps us inspired and motivated.
Switching gears to our wonderful Burdekin community, this past weekend was one for the books with the Burdekin Water Festival Long Lunch. The Long Lunch was a fantastic celebration with delicious food and the crowning of our Senior Water Festival Ambassadors. Congratulations to all the Ambassadors for all you have achieved
and a congratulations to the winner Demi and runner up Brielle.
I am very much looking forward to the Mardi Gras on Saturday kicking off at 4:30pm. It’s events like these that remind me of the incredible sense of community we have here in Burdekin. I encourage everyone to join in the festivities and be part of this cherished Burdekin tradition. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the organisers for bringing it back this year. Your hard work and dedication have made it possible for us to enjoy this cherished tradition once again, and I know the entire community is looking forward to it.
If you would like to get in touch with me, please feel free to phone me on 0447 150 582 or email mayor@burdekin.qld.gov.au.
Burdekin Community Association
BCA’s Burdekin Centre For Rural Health Expansion Of Mental Health Services
I’m very pleased to let community members know that BCA has appointed a new Journey Coordinator as part of our Mental Health services expansion.
The main aim of the Journey Coordinator is to connect adults and children to the services and supports they require and ensure that they access timely and appropriate mental health services. In the future, we expect that the Journey Coordinator will also be able to deliver free group mental health education sessions, for people needing low intensity mental health support services.
Councillor Column Councillor
Amanda Hall
Bullying. Just say no.
In light of the recent Bullying No Way: National Week of Action which ran from 12th August to 16th August I would like to highlight the fact that bullying takes many forms, including cyber.
Cyber bullying is perhaps one of the most heinous things to grace our media devices. It affords people the opportunity to say hurtful things and make awful allegations that they otherwise would not have the courage to say to someone’s face.
Statements can escalate rapidly when others choose to jump on the bandwagon and misinformation can spread like wildfire. We need to respect the fact that we are all different and simply be kind to one another.
A great initiative by the Burdekin Shire Youth Council is the “Community Notes of Kindness” campaign which has been running throughout the month. This initiative aims to spread positivity and kindness within our community, encouraging everyone to participate in simple acts of goodwill. The steps to participate
are simple:
Collect a ‘note of kindness’ from various locations around the Burdekin, including Ayr and Home Hill Libraries, cafes, schools and businesses. Look for the signs, they’ll guide you to where the cards are located. Take a moment to write a kind message for a friend, loved one, teacher, coworker or even a stranger.
You can choose to keep your note anonymous or include your name. Leave the ‘note of kindness to brighten someone’s day. Through initiatives such as this, we will hopefully foster a compassionate and supportive community.
On another note, Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort, Councillor Fina Vasta and I attended the Vietnam Veterans Day commemorating the battle of Long Tan at the Deep Creek Veterans Retreat on Sunday 18th August.
This secluded retreat serves as a quiet, serene getaway for our veterans and congratulations must be extended to the organisers and all those who attended. It was a lovely day.
Together We Can Achieve Amazing Things
We often get asked what happens at the Neighbourhood Centre. The answer is a lot of everything, and more often than not, the programs and activities are born out of our conversations with community members and what they want to see happen at the Centre.
Do you or a group of people you know have concerns or ideas that you would like help raising? We can help! Are you from a local service or group that would like to collaborate on different community projects? We can help!
Explore the concept of self-care and mental wellbeing, identify personal signs of stress and simple strategies that can be used to manage individual stress levels on an everyday basis. There are workshops available until the end of the year – both during the day and in the evening.
SHInE (Seniors’ Health and Interactive Exercise Program)
Referrals for the Journey Coordinator Service can be made by visiting or telephoning the Burdekin Centre for Rural Health, 12a Chippendale Street, Ayr. Ph: 4783 2711. E: bca@bcaburdekin.org.au or telephoning the Head to Health Phone Service on 1800 595 212.
Debra Cochran
Chief Executive
Officer
The Burdekin Centre for Rural Health is open from Monday to Saturday, 9.00am to 4.30pm. The Journey Coordinator’s days and hours are Monday to Thursday and Saturday, 9.00am to 4.30pm.
Burdekin Community Association Inc (BCA)
At the Neighbourhood Centre, we don’t work for people; we work with people. We firmly believe that when we come together as a community, we can achieve amazing things.
Some community-led activities are coming up at the Neighbourhood Centre. As you are reading this, we would love if you could share your knowledge with your family and friends that could benefit from coming along.
Self Care and Mental Wellbeing Workshop
Join Ross Romeo (CORES) on Thursday, 12th September from 10am – 12pm
Join Andrea Piotto for the next SHIne program starting September 30th and running for 8 weeks – Monday and Wednesdays. 11.15am – 12.00pm. You can choose to come once or twice a week. Cost is an upfront payment of $80 for 1 day a week or $160 for 2. We ask that interested people register and pay by 13th September. Lot’s of different ways to exercise – learn new skills, make new friends. Great fun!
Our support and social groups have all been initiated by locals who have lived experience or find joy in helping others to live their best lives. If this sounds something you would like to be involved in as well – don’t hesitate to call in and chat to us!
Until next time, The Team
Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre
Burdekin Art Society Shines Brighter Thanks to Bendigo Bank Community Grant
The Burdekin Art Society, a cornerstone of the local creative community, has received a substantial boost thanks to a $9,900 grant from Bendigo Bank’s Community Grants program. Established 53 years ago, this vibrant organisation has long been a hub for art enthusiasts, offering everything from casual Tuesday morning sessions to dynamic children’s art classes and workshops with award-winning artists.
With 43 members who volunteer their time and talents, the Society plays a crucial role in fostering local artistic talent. Their annual Burdekin Art Exhibition, held in the Burdekin Theatre Foyer each August/September, and the November exhibition at the Home Hill Harvest Festival attract a diverse array of entrants from across the state and beyond. These events not only highlight local artistry but also draw hundreds of visitors each year, eager to view and purchase artworks.
The recent grant from Bendigo Bank is set to make a significant difference. Over the past few years, the Society’s art exhibition lighting, now 15 years old, has become outdated and cumbersome. The grant will enable the purchase of new, modern lighting, improving both safety and aesthetics. This upgrade is es-
sential, as it will enhance the exhibition experience for visitors and simplify setup for volunteers, who previously had to manage heavy stands and outdated equipment.
Joanne Barbagallo, Assistant Treasurer and Art Exhibition Coordinator expressed the Society’s excitement and gratitude. “Receiving this grant means we can present a more professional and safer exhibition to the community. It’s an enormous relief to replace our old lighting, which has been a significant challenge for us.”
Bendigo Bank Community Bank Home Hill and Ayr’s commitment to local organisations like the Burdekin Art Society underscores their role as vital supporters of the Burdekin region. By keeping financial support within the community, they help ensure that local initiatives can thrive and continue to benefit residents.
Community Grant Program
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Empowering The Burdekin
In a world where the demands of daily life can often overshadow our well-being, a unique self-care workshop put on by CORES has emerged as a beacon of hope and inspiration. Founded on the principle that taking care of oneself is just as important as caring for others, this workshop is making a significant impact in the Burdekin community.
power of the mind and the importance of giving oneself permission to prioritise self-care.
The inspiration behind the workshop comes from a growing body of evidence highlighting the importance of self-care.
Ross Romeo, the Queensland coordinator of CORES, noticed that while people are quick to care for others, they often neglect their own needs. The core mission of the workshop is to change this mindset by encouraging individuals to recognise their own worth and to take deliberate steps towards self-care.
Participants in the workshop are introduced to key practices designed to help them reconnect with themselves. They learn to identify activities that bring them joy and fulfilment—activities that “fill their cup.”
By focusing on treating the root causes of stress and burnout rather than just the symptoms, the workshop sets an example that can create a ripple effect throughout the community.
The workshop is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its participants. While everyone’s self-care journey is unique, there are commonalities that bind us together. The sessions are adapted to highlight these shared experiences, emphasising the
The impact of the workshop is evident in the feedback from past participants. Over 80% of attendees report incorporating at least one self-care practice into their daily routine, and the feedback is overwhelmingly positive. The workshop’s relevance is maintained by continuously adapting to the changing landscape, such as the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. For those just beginning their self-care journey, the workshop offers a simple yet profound piece of advice: give yourself permission to take that first step. By doing so, you set the foundation for a healthier, more balanced life.
This initiative, supported by the Burdekin community, has already saved lives and continues to be a valuable resource. The workshop started in 2008 without any funding, and today, with the support of NQPHM, it continues to thrive, thanks in large part to the Burdekin community’s embrace of the program.
WHAT: Self Care Workshop
WHERE: 40 Chippendale St, Ayr
WHEN: Thursday 12th September 10am12pm
The Burdekin Art Society invites everyone to experience the high standard of their Annual Art Exhibition. Known for its impressive range of entries and quality, this event attracts artists and buyers from far and wide. With the new lighting in place, the Society is poised to showcase local art in the best possible light, thanks to the generous support of Bendigo Bank.
Your organisation gets sponsorship, and your banking helps support the community.
The Burdekin Art Society receives their grant
SUPPORTING AUSTRALIAN SUGARCANE FARMERS
A Designated Point Of Contact For Sustainable Agriculture
The newly established network of Sustainable Agriculture Facilitators will connect stakeholders with others in the industry and share information on sustainable agriculture practices.
The facilitators are employed by local Natural Resource Management organisations funded through the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program and will support the program’s broad climate-smart sustainable agriculture outcomes.
Deputy Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Policy, Matt Lowe, said the $40.7 million investment in the network of facilitators, spread across 52 regions Australia-wide, ensures there is a designated point of contact for farmers, landholders and community groups.
“We understand there’s a lot of information out there and that support is needed on the ground to ensure everyone has access to the latest and most helpful information,” Mr Lowe said.
“The facilitators will provide one-on-one support
for farmers and landholders, providing them with available information and funding opportunities, as well as connecting them with others in the industry.
“Our industry has made great strides in becoming more sustainable, and this network will further support us in achieving our climate-smart goal.
“The facilitators will work closely with our network of Regional Soil Coordinators, also funded through the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.
Burdekin Region Mills
“Together, the facilitators and Regional Soil Coordinators will ensure our valued stakeholders on the ground have a point of contact on all thing’s climate, sustainability and soil.”
For more information, visit: agriculture.gov.au/ climate-smart
The Burdekin mills processed just under 330 ,000 tonnes of cane for the week It was a slow start to the week with mills restarting after a two-week stop due to wet weather Throughput was also impacted by continuing industrial action.
The season-to-date total is 2.89M tonnes represents 35% of the Burdekin region’s revised estimate of 8.20M tonnes
The average weekly CCS was 13.74, which was well below budget due to the wet field conditions
The highest CCS sample of 16.5 was from a rake of Q240-PL in the Inkerman (Inkerman) productivity district.
As always, please remember to take care as you approach cane rail crossings as mills are now back in full production.
John Tait
Cane Supply Manager Burdekin Region
Queensland GM Banana Innovation Set To Protect $1.3 Billion Industry
Australia’s place in the US $20 billion global banana market has been safeguarded, according to the federal government, with a new genetically modified banana being granted approval for commercial release and consumption.
The QCAV-4 variety of the Cavendish banana has been developed by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) to counteract the effects of Panama Disease or Tropical Race 4 (TR4), a fungal disease that starves bananas of their nutrients eventually killing the plant.
Following 20 years of development and rigorous scientific assessment to ensure it is safe for consumption, QCAV-4 received final regulatory approval from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) earlier this year.
The approval comes at an important time as the disease impacts banana industries across the world, including here in Aus-
tralia which consumes around five million bananas per day.
With TR4 estimated to have the potential to impact 80 per cent of global banana production, Australian researchers have made a world-first breakthrough to protect local banana farms and secure our food production systems.
netically modified, gene-edited version of the product that can resist TR4 and other diseases, continuing to future-proof one of the world’s favourite fruits.
While there is no immediate demand locally to bring QCAV-4 to market due to our biosecurity system successfully keeping Panama Disease from devastating the Australian banana industry, there are a number of countries with an increasing need to find a sustainable, long-term solution to the ravages of TR4.
Genetically modified labelling provisions would apply to food derived from QCAV4, so consumers can make informed choices should the banana be commercially produced and sold.
The team behind its creation are now turning their attention to developing a non-ge-
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Julie Collins said this is an important milestone for researchers at QUT and a significant development in the fight against potential threats to Australian biosecurity.
“Panama disease has caused havoc in the Philippines and China, spreading quickly in South-East and south Asia, parts of Africa and now South America,” Minister Collins said.
“This has been a long process for the scientists at QUT, and the final approval is vindication of their work, skill and patience.
“This is a major Australian achievement worth celebrating.”
Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and Senator for Queensland, Anthony Chisholm added, “If TR4 were to spread extensively here, it would devastate our farming communities. That’s why it’s great to see Queensland researchers leading the way, yet again, to provide our producers with a scientific safety net for their crops.”
QUT Distinguished Professor James Dale said the QUT team has been working on developing and growing GM Cavendish bananas for more than 20 years.
“Apart from providing a genuine protection against Panama Disease TR4 for the world’s export industry, QCAV-4 is a safety net for Australia’s $1.3 billion industry.”
Time For Warring Parties To End Mill Dispute
CANEGROWERS is calling on Wilmar Sugar and unions representing mill workers to prove they are serious about resolving their long-running pay dispute by getting out of the way and letting the independent umpire decide a fair and reasonable outcome.
“After many months of fruitless and increasingly bitter negotiations, it’s time for both parties to step aside and let the Fair Work Commission decide,” CANEGROWERS Chairman Owen Menkens said.
“It’s clear that the parties involved are either unable or reluctant to reach an agree-
ment, despite the damage it’s doing to farming families, the sugarcane industry, or their own communities,” Mr Menkens said.
“We have said repeatedly that workers deserve to be represented and achieve a fair pay deal and milling companies must be financially viable. But this dispute has become increasingly hostile and there is no sign of a compromise on the horizon.
Mr Menkins said that CANEGROWERS has taken strong action.
“Our representatives have had several meetings with Wilmar officials and union
senior officials.
“What we’re saying is, you’ve had your chance to reach a compromise acceptable to both sides and you’ve failed. This can’t continue indefinitely. It’s impacting the harvest, it’s impacting growers and contractors, it’s impacting families, it’s impacting the industry, and it’s impacting communities.
“It’s time to admit you’ve reached an intractable stalemate, step aside and let an independent third party decide the issue.”
Mr Menkins added that the current rolling stoppages at Wilmar mills, which crush
about fifty per cent of Queensland’s sugarcane, have already cost growers and contractors dearly, not just financially but also in terms of the stress and anxiety they’re experiencing.
“It’s already a difficult season, and if we’re to have any chance of success we need to start pulling in the same direction, working together to make up ground, not continuing to be hampered by strike action.
“For everyone’s sake, either do a deal now, or engage the Fair Work Commission.
“Let’s get this crop off and try to make the 2024 season a success.”
Local Contingent Celebrates National Meals On Wheels Day
National Meals on Wheels Day was on Wednesday the 28th of August and thousands of Meals on Wheels volunteers served up care, connection and comradery to Australians in need.
As part of the annual celebration Saint Andrews Meals on Wheels Lower Burdekin Committee has had a morning tea and has welcomed Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort to share in the festivities.
Each client received a small bag of chocolate chip biscuits as a special memento for the day.
Lower Burdekin Meals on Wheels Services is available to service the frail and aged as well as younger people with disability, carers who are assisting people who are receiving Meals on Wheels, those recovering from surgery or illness and people who are unable to cook or prepare meals themselves.
“We cater for all demographics and our service enables the people in the commu-
nity to be able to have support to live independently and with dignity in their own homes,” said a local spokesperson.
“When receiving Meals on Wheels one of our friendly, happy volunteers greet them at the door and they have the comfort of knowing that someone is coming each day.”
Meals on Wheels is calling on anyone who wants to get connected by joining the volunteer ranks at their Meals on Wheels service.
“It might be a few hours a week but the power of connection and the real benefits to the health and wellbeing of the vulnerable people of our community means our volunteers always get back more than they give.”
Please call the local Meals on Wheels today if you have a family member or someone who needs their service or if you want to come and join as a volunteer.
With school recommenced for this term, just a timely reminder for parents who drop their children off at local schools.
At 4.10pm on Friday 9 August, Ayr Police spoke with a male person on Norham Road, Ayr. As a result a 37yr old Burdekin man was issued a Notice to Appear (NTA) for possessing a dangerous drug. He is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 2 September.
At 11.55pm on Friday 9 August, Ayr Police spoke with a male person at Alva Beach. As a result a 45yr old Burdekin man was issued a NTA for possessing a dangerous drug. He is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 2 September.
At 2.20am on Saturday 10 August, Ayr Police attended a street disturbance on Queen Street, Ayr. As a result a 24yr old Burdekin man was charged with public nuisance and serious assault of a Police Officer. He is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 2 September.
At 8.40pm on Saturday 10 August, Police from Ayr Highway Patrol intercepted a vehicle on Wilmington Street, Ayr. The driver, a 22yr old Burdekin man was issued a NTA for driving with a relevant drug in his saliva and is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 14 October.
At 10.50pm on Saturday 10 August, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Bruce
Highway, Ayr. As a result a 43yr old Burdekin woman was issued a NTA for unlicenced driving and she is due to appear in the Ayr Magistrates Court on 2 September.
At 12.50pm on Wednesday 14 August, Police from Ayr Highway Patrol intercepted a vehicle on Chippendale Street, Ayr. The driver, a 30yr old Burdekin man was issued a NTA for driving with a relevant drug in his saliva and is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 28 October.
At 12.55pm on Wednesday 14 August, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Bruce Highway, Ayr. As a result a 21yr old Burdekin man was issued a NTA for disqualified driving and he is due to appear in the Ayr Magistrates Court on 2 September.
At 7.55pm on Wednesday 14 August, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on MacMillan Street, Ayr. As a result a 37yr old Burdekin man was issued a NTA for drink driving, .133 and is due to appear in the Ayr Magistrates Court on 16 September.
At 11.35am on Thursday 15 August, Police from Ayr Highway Patrol intercepted a vehicle on Beach Road, Ayr. The driver, a 19yr old Burdekin man was issued a NTA for driving with a relevant drug in his saliva and is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 28 October.
Contributed with thanks to Senior Sergeant Steve Barton.
Saint Andrews Meals on Wheels Lower Burdekin celebrates National Meals on Wheels Day. Photo supplied
A Nostalgic Island Escape
For 20 years, Erin Brennan has been at the helm of various productions, bringing stories to life on stage. This year, they’re excited to present “Going Troppo,” a lively and humorous musical set on a tropical island, all to the beat of iconic 80s music. The storyline follows a group of vacationers as they embark on a hilarious journey, experiencing the highs and lows of island life. Bren nan emphasises that the show is not just about entertainment but also about providing an escape for the audience, a chance to forget their worries and immerse themselves in a world of laughter and music.
However, bringing this vibrant show to life hasn’t been without its challenges. With the flu season affecting many, finding cast and crew members who are well enough to participate has been tough. Despite this, the team remains resilient and dedicated. Collaboration has been key, with Brennan bounc ideas off the cast, tailoring the show to their unique talents and comfort levels. “If
son contributes to the overall experience,
Ultimately, Brennan hopes that everyone who attends will leave with a smile on their face, having enjoyed an evening of nostalgia, laughter, and the pure joying
WHAT: Going
WHERE: The Vault, Home Hill WHEN: Saturday 31st August 7.30pm
Sunday 1st September 1.30pm Friday 6th September 7.30pm
Sunday 8th September 1.30pm The Cast of Going Troppo
Martina Monday, Fallon Heron, Zimyra Monday, Tamara White
Anthony Phelan, Debbie Szendrey, Donna Greco
Gina Calagaro, Brielle Astorquia, Marisa Astorquia, Lauren Johnson, May Nucifora, & Eliza Worlein
Steven and Sarah shears William And Jen Weaver
Dan and Tiffany Olditch Aaron and Renai Elphinstone
Photo credit: Miah Lampard
Rodney Robert GUY
Late of Ayr, formerly of Bundaberg
Passed away peacefully on 19th of August.
Beloved Husband of Pamela, Treasured Father & Father In Law of Annette & Matthew, Susan (dec) and Jamie & Therese.
Adored Grandad to Ricky, Chad, Joshua and Great Grandad to Lewis, Alfie and Isabella.
Dearly Missed Brother, Brother-In-Law, Uncle, Cousin and Friend to many.
As per Rodney’s wishes a private service was held.
The family would like to thank Dr Martinez for his care over the years and the Drs & Nurses at the Townsville University Hospital for their care during his last stay.
SAMU, Joseph (Joe)
Late of Ayr
Passed away on 22nd August, 2024 aged 66 years.
Beloved son of Paul and Maria (both deceased), loved brother and brother-in-law of Sheila and Stephen Doig, Julie and Ed Schulze and uncle of Paulene and Joseph, Anne-Marie and Nicholas and friend to many.
A service to celebrate the life of Joe was held yesterday, Wednesday, 4th September, 2024.
Toby SCAMMELL
Late of Home Hill
Cherished Father & Father-In-Law of Anthony, Bill, Tianna, Jacob & Rachel, Jade & Mike and Jo & Issac and their respective families.
Adored Poppy to 15 Grandchildren.
Dearly Loved Brother & Brother-In-Law to Gerard & Belinda. Treasured Uncle to Katelyn & Family. Mate to Many.
All relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend the Graveside Funeral Service for Toby which is appointed to commence at 10:30am on Saturday, September 14 at the Home Hill Cemetery.
The family of Sergio (Serge) Poli would like to sincerely thank everyone who sent flowers, messages of condolences and attending Serge’s funeral service and celebration of life.
A special thank you to Fr. Manoj and Mary Ferguson for a beautiful service, the staff of Ayr, Home Hill and Townsville University Hospitals for all the care and kindness provided to Serge, Linda Butler of Kdee Designs and Ken and Elizabeth Wright for their kindness and support and Dr. Darren Oats who was Serge’s trusted doctor for many years.
Please accept this as our personal and heartfelt thanks. Carole, Michelle, Tony, Damon, Matteo and Bianca, Dino and Mary, Peter and Margaret, Anne and Vince, Mark and Judy and families.
Neema is a charming kitten and is still searching for her forever family after her siblings have all
She enjoys snuggling with her foster sister and foster mum, showing off her affectionate nature.
FAST FACTS:
DOB: 29/01/2024
Sex: Female
Meet Neema
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sudoku
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64 Interfere (6)
10 Cleansing agent (4)
11 Pant (4)
65 Torn (6)
13 Requests (4) 14 Bordered (5)
15 Forfeiture (4)
70 Dry or mocking humour (3)
18 German capital (6)
22 Vapour (5)
24 Can (3)
26 Scandinavian language (9)
71 Tidy (4)
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19 Of sound (5)
20 Continent (4)
76 Golfer’s aid (3)
21 Sicilian volcano (4)
22 Grass cutter (6)
23 Coral isles (6)
25 Omission represented by three periods (8)
28 Mistakes (6)
29 Disdain (5)
32 Young sheep (4)
35 Feeling (7)
36 Delicate fabric (4)
39 Weapons (4)
40 Jewelled coronet (5)
42 Fortress (6)
45 Well-educated (7)
46 Verve (6)
47 Plant secretion (5)
48 Jealousy (4)
49 Jetty (4)
51 Cure-all (7)
52 Tranquil (4)
56 Aquatic mammal (5)
57 Pester (6)
59 Ready (8)
60 Gloss (6)
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66 Fruit (4)
67 Favouritism (4)
68 Felony (5)
69 Light rainfall (6)
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73 Swift (5)
74 Sit for an artist (4)
75 Remain (4)
27 Rascal (9)
30 Ringlets (5)
31 Vertical part of a stair (5)
33 Great rock or snow fall (9)
34 Warm knitted hat (9)
37 Figure (4)
To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.
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41 Twilight (4)
42 Walking stick (4)
43 Aroma (5)
44 Riverside embankment (5)
50 Developing backwards (10)
53 Examine accounts (5)
54 By-product of sugar refining (8)
55 Eatery (6)
56 Paddle (3)
58 Relating to high mountains (6)
61 Short black (8)
62 Starve (8)
63 Recount (7)
64 Interfere (6)
65 Torn (6)
70 Dry or mocking humour (3)
71 Tidy (4)
76 Golfer’s aid (3)
codeword
Each number corresponds to a letter of the alphabet. Two have been filled in for you, can you work out the rest?
No. 192
wordfill
3 LETTERS ACE CAB CON EAR EVE FED HEM HUB KEY NEE NON
3 LETTERS ACE CAB CON EAR EVE FED HEM HUB
4 LETTERS DIES EASY
24 = A
1 = B, 2 = M, 3 = L, 4 = D, 5 = V, 6 = I, 7 = O, 8 = K, 9 = G, 10 = R, 11 = X, 12 = Y, 13 = J, 14 = P, 15 = U, 16 = N, 17 = W, 18 = Q, 19 = T, 20 = E, 21 = F, 22 = H, 23 = S, 24 = A
word search
4 LETTERS DIES EASY EBBS ELSE GEED MAMA PAWS SOUP STAG STIR
5 LETTERS ABOVE ACING ACTED ADAGE ALIAS ALONE ANGST APING
Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.
Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.
Today’s Aim:
Today’s Aim: No. 242
14 words: Good 21 words: Very good 28 words: Excellent
14 words: Good 21 words: Very good 28 words: Excellent
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Art Of... 11.20 Grand Designs. 12.10 Killing Eve. 12.55 Parliament. 1.55 Love Your Garden. 2.40 Rage. 3.35 Catalyst. 4.30 Gardening Aust. 5.30 7.30. 6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. 2.10 History Of Britain. 3.05 Railway Journeys UK. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Tony Robinson: The Thames At Night. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Great Australian Walks. 8.25 Junior Doctors Down Under. 9.20 Rebus. 10.15 SBS News. 10.45 Pray For Blood. 12.20 Devils. 2.20 Miniseries: The Dark Heart. 3.10 Make Me A Dealer. 4.05 Bamay. 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 4.55 Late Programs.
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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: You May Now Kill The Bride. (2016) 2.00 House Of Wellness. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 7.20 Football. AFL. Second elimination final. Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. 11.15 Armchair Experts. (M) 12.00 GetOn Extra. 12.30 Taken. (M) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Moir Stakes Day and City Tattersalls Club Cup Day. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game. 3.00 Football. AFL. First qualifying final. Sydney v GWS Giants. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. First elimination final. Brisbane Lions v Carlton. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. 11.00 The Voice. (PG) 12.35 Taken. (M) 1.35 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Drop Dead Weird. 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Surveillance Oz. 3.00 Border Security: Int. 3.30 Border Security. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 News. 7.00 The Voice. (PG) 8.35 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.35 The Latest: Seven News. 10.05 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (M) 11.10 Autopsy USA. (M) 12.10 Lipstick Jungle. (M) 1.10 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.35 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PG) 2.00 Catch Phrase. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.15 The Rookie. (M) 10.15 S.W.A.T. (M) 11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PG) 12.45 The Event. (M) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Border Security: Int. (PG) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.05 Made In Bondi. (M) 10.10 First Dates UK. (M) 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Extended Family. (PG) 12.10 Holey Moley Australia. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.35 Border Security: Int. 2.05 Catch Phrase. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.10 The Front Bar. (M) 10.10 Air Crash Investigations. (PG) 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Talking Footy. 12.40 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 8: Early morning. 6.30 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Bondi Vet. 1.00 Paralympics Paris 2024: Encore. 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Sydney Roosters. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 9: Late night. 12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 9: Post midnight.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 7. St George Illawarra Dragons v Canberra Raiders. 2.30 NRLW Wrap. 3.00 Paralympics Paris 2024: Encore. 5.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 10: Afternoon. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. Penrith Panthers v Gold Coast Titans. 9.25 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. 10.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 10: Night. 10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 10: Late night. 12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 10: Post midnight. 6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Freshly Picked. 10.00 Healthy Homes. 10.30 The Drew Barrymore Show. 11.30 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. 12.30 Are You RV Safe? 1.00 GCBC. 1.30 Farm To Fork. 2.00 The Dog Down Under. 2.30 Everyday
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 7. Parramatta Eels v Gold Coast Titans. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. Newcastle Knights v Dolphins. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. 8.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 11: Night. 9.00 60 Minutes. 9.45 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 11: Late night. 12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 11: Post midnight. 4.00 Paralympics: Pre-Show. 4.30 Paralympics: Closing Ceremony.
6.00 Paralympics: Closing Ceremony Cont. 7.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.30 Paralympics Paris 2024: Encore. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 The Block. (M) 8.45 Paralympics Paris 2024: Closing Ceremony. 11.45 La Brea. (M) 12.40 Transplant. (MA15+) 1.35 Tipping Point. (PG) 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Neighbours. 8.30 Bold. 9.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. 10.00 Judge Judy. 10.30 Hunted. 11.45 Ent. Tonight. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Deal Or No Deal. 1.00 News. 2.00 Family Feud. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 News. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 9.00 Have You Been Paying Attention? 10.00 Ghosts. 10.30 News. 10.55 The Project. 12.00 Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.15 Saltimbanco To Luzia: 25 Years Of Cirque Du Soleil. 1.45 My Way. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 The Block. 8.40 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (M) 9.40 True Story. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Chicago Med. 12.00 Transplant. 12.50 Tipping Point. 1.40 Pointless. 2.35 It’s All Greek To Me. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. 8.00 Neighbours. 8.30 Bold. 9.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. 10.00 Judge Judy. 10.30 To Be Advised. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Deal Or
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 The Block. (PG) 8.40 Human Error. (M) 9.40 To Be Advised. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PG) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.00 Pointless. (PG) 2.00 Hello SA. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 Border Security: Int. 2.10 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Home And Away. 8.30 Abused By Mum: The Ruby Franke Scandal. (M) 10.00 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Michelle Buckingham. (M) 11.05 Air Crash Investigations. (PG) 12.05 Magnum P.I. (M) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Human Error. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 8. Wests Tigers v St George Illawarra Dragons. 9.50 9News Late. 10.20 The
1.00 American Pickers. (PG, R) 2.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)
5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)
6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)
7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)
8.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) 8.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. (M, R)
10.30 Police Custody USA. (M, R)
11.30 Swamp People. (M)
12.30 American Restoration. (PG, R)
5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)
6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)
5.00pm Paralympics
Paris 2024. Day 9: Afternoon.
7.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 9: Night. 10.30 To Be Advised.
1.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)
1.30 Movie: Sweeney! (1977) (M, R)
6.00pm Paralympics
Paris 2024. Day 10.
7.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 10: Night. 10.00 Movie: For A Few Dollars More. (1965) (M, R) Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef.
12.45 Movie: Howling II: Your Sister Is A Werewolf. (1985) (MA15+, R)
6.00pm Paralympics
Paris 2024. Day 11: Night. 9.45 To Be Advised. 11.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+, R) 12.30 Movie: Yield To The Night. (1956) (M, R)
5.30pm Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)
6.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
9.25 FBI: International. (M, R)
11.15 CSI: Vegas. (MA15+, R)
12.15 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm JAG. (PG, R)
7.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)
8.00 NCIS. (M, R)
9.55 Bull. (M, R) 12.45 Dr Phil. (M, R)
6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)
6.30 Friends. (PG, R)
8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 8.30 Thank God You’re Here. (R)
9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 11.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 11.30 Impractical Jokers. (M)
12.00 Entertainment Tonight. (R)
6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6.05pm Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (PG, R)
7.05 Jeopardy!
7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. 9.25 Threesome. (MA15+)
10.30 Adam Eats The 80s. (PG, R)
10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 19. 1.55 Dark Side Of The Ring. (M, R)
5.40pm Monty Python’s Best Bits (Mostly) (PG, R)
6.15 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life: Bank Card. (PG, R) 7.25 Impossible Engineering: Whistler. (R)
8.20 Travel Man: Venice. (R)
8.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 20. 1.55 The X-Files. (M, R)
6.00pm JAG. (PG, R)
7.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)
8.00 NCIS. (M, R)
9.50 Bull. (M, R)
12.40 FBI: International. (M, R) 1.35 Dr Phil. (M, R)
8.30 Grace. (M, R)
10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R)
11.30 Father Brown. (M, R) 12.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 1.30 My Impossible House. (PG, R)
7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. (PG) 8.30 Disasters At Sea. (PG) 9.30 The Mightiest. (PG) 10.30 Mighty Trains. (PG, R)
12.30 American Restoration. (PG, R)
1.00 The Front Bar. (M, R)
6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R) 8.40 Grantchester. (M, R) 9.50 Coroner. (MA15+)
5.30pm Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)
6.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
9.25 FBI: International. (M, R)
11.15 SEAL Team. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 11.00 South Park. (M, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
5.45pm The Machines That Built America. (PG, R)
6.35 Abandoned Engineering. (PG, R)
7.30 Abandoned Americana. 8.25 God And Country: Christian Nationalism. (PG)
10.10 Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye. (PG, R)
11.15 Hoarders. (M, R)
6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)
6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.45 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 11.10 The Neighborhood. (PG, R) 12.00 Entertainment Tonight. (R)
6.05pm Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (PG)
7.05 Jeopardy!
7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R)
8.30 Taskmaster. (MA15+, R)
10.20 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.50 Great Australian Walks. (PG, R) 11.45 Over The Black Dot. (R)
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R)
6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.30 New Tricks. (M, R) 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 9.40 Silent Witness. (MA15+, R)
10.50 Whitstable Pearl. (M, R) 12.00 Tennis. Davis Cup. Finals. Group stage. Australia v France.
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R)
6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.30 As Time Goes By. (PG, R)
8.40 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R)
10.40 Queens Of Mystery. (M, R) 11.40 Footy Classified. (M) 12.35 My Favorite Martian. (R)
6.00pm Antiques Roadshow Detectives. (R)
6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.30 RBT. (PG, R) 8.30 To Be Advised.
9.30 Casualty 24/7. (M, R)
10.30 See No Evil. (M, R) 11.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 Tennis. Davis Cup. Finals. Group stage. Australia v Czechia.
5.30pm Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)
6.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 FBI: International. (M, R) 11.15 SEAL Team. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R)
7.00 Friends. (PG, R)
8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 11.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 11.30 Impractical Jokers. (PG)
12.00 Entertainment Tonight.
5.30pm Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)
6.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
9.25 FBI: International. (M, R)
11.15 SEAL Team. (PG, R)
12.15 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)
6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R)
7.00 Friends. (PG, R)
8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 11.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R)
11.30 Impractical Jokers. (M)
12.00 Entertainment Tonight. (R)
5.30pm Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R) 6.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 FBI: International. (M, R) 11.15 SEAL Team. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 8.30 MTV Video Music Awards. 12.00 Impractical Jokers. (M) 12.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6.05pm Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (PG)
7.05 Jeopardy!
7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 The Real Stories Of Basketball. (M) 10.20 Who Killed The WCW? (M)
8.30 Movie: The Iceman. (2012) (MA15+, R) Michael Shannon, Winona Ryder, Ray Liotta. 10.25 Movie: Moneyball. (2011) (M, R) Brad Pitt. 12.50 Tales From The Territories. (MA15+, R)
6.05pm Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (PG) 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R)
8.30 United Gangs Of America: Bandidos. (M) 10.20 Stormy. (M, R) 12.25 Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out. (MA15+, R) 1.30 Sex Before The Internet. (MA15+, R)
GOLD MEDALISTS NOW HEADING TO STATE CHAMPS
BASKETBALL
Local girls represented the Burdekin at Basketball Queensland’s North Queensland Junior Basketball Championships (NQJBC) recently.
The championships run from June to August annually and consist of three tournaments which are held in Cairns, Mackay and Townsville respectively with elite junior players representing their local associations.
The u12 Burdekin Wildcats Girls Repre-
sentative Team, consisting of 10 junior athletes competed in 15 games across these three tournaments winning all 15 games - undefeated and were announced 1st Place Gold Medallist in Division 2 on Sunday 25th August 2024.
Head Coach Larni said she was absolutely thrilled with the results.
“As a first time coach at the representative level, it has been an absolute honour and privilege to work with such a remarkable
and talented team,” she expressed.
“Witnessing their personal and team growth throughout the season has been truly inspiring. I am hopeful and really looking forward to a great outcome at State Championships in September!”
The u12 team is now preparing to compete in the premier competition combining
Football Matters with Cyclops
Local
Burdekin Panthers had just the Premiers playing at the weekend. They had finished third on the League ladder and were playing in the Elimination Final against Estates at Paradise Park in Townsville. The Premiers won 2-1 and now face Olympic, who lost 0-2 to Brothers, next Saturday at 7.00 pm, for a Place in the Grand Final against Brothers.
The Ayr Anzac Club Premiers were very nervous as they played their first Premier League finals series in ten years. The Panthers knew Estates would come out firing and they did. They were all over the Panthers for the first fifteen minutes and had a goal disallowed for offside in that period. This seemed to spark some life into the Burdekin as they started to find their feet and started to play their game. The Panthers began to get better field position and won a few free kicks in prime positions. If not for great goalkeeping from Estates, Matthew Kolb could have scored two “goal of the season” contenders. Right before half time, Oliver Gabiola expertly got on the end of a well taken Ryan Scodellaro set piece to head the ball into the back of the net taking the Panthers into the break with a 1-0 lead.
The Panthers knew that Estates would come out firing again to start the second half but this time the Burdekin had no answer and Estates equalised within two minutes of the restart. This buoyed the Townsville team as they continued to dominate as they had in the early parts of the first half. Again, the Panthers started to wrestle back control and started to find
space down the wings. A delicate little ball from Jay Leckenby found Luke Maguire inside the box and with his left foot he curled the ball into the back of the net to make it 2-1 with about thirty minutes to play. The Panthers continued to create more chances as Estates chased an equaliser. A couple of crosses from the right found their way across the Burdekin goal mouth but no one could get a final touch on it to put it in the back of the net, setting up a nervy finish. With a last-ditch effort Estates found their way into the penalty area, but Jarrod Camer and Joshua Valle bundled the ball out for a corner. From this corner, Estates had a free header at the back post and could have equalised but fortunately put it wide. From the ensuing goal kick the referee blew the full time whistle and the Panthers were through to the semi-final.
Masters
Monday Night Masters has finished for the year and will recommence in January 2025.
Night Soccer
Delta Cleaners Night Soccer kicked off its 46th Season on Tuesday with twenty nine Men’s teams and fourteen Women’s Teams. Nomination Forms are at Delta Cleaners, Intersport and Sportfirst. Late entries will be considered
Juniors
Saturday was the last weekend of the year of Townsville teams travelling down to the Burdekin and what a successful year it has been! Our kids have benefited so much from playing against different opposition. This Saturday is Junior Breakup day with
athletes across South, Central and North Queensland at Basketball Queensland’s Queensland State Championship being held from 19th to 22 September 2024 in Zilmere at the Northside Basketball Sports Centre.
FOOTBALL
games, jumping castle, sausage sizzle and a lolly drop! See you all there for a fun day!
National and International
The A League 2024-5 season kicks off on the weekend of 18 - 20 October. The Premiers, Central Coast Mariners are at home to Melbourne Victory and new team Auckland meet Brisbane Roar.
The Socceroos will be back in action when they begin their AFC World Cup Qualification matches. They start, at home, on the Gold Coast, this Thursday when they play Bahrein. They are then away to Indonesia on 10th September.
In the EPL after three rounds only two teams have maximum points, Manchester City, and Liverpool. Manchester City has scored nine goals and Erling Haaland has netted seven of them. At the foot of the table Southampton and Everton are yet to register a point.
In Serie A Juventus could only manage a 0-0 draw at home to Roma and now four
top teams, Inter, Juve, Torino and Udinese all have seven points, Como and Venezia are holding up the table with one point each. In Spain’s La Liga, after four rounds, Barcelona top the table with maximum points after marmelising Valladolid 7-0, four points clear of Real Madrid, Atletico and Villareal. Valencia, with a single point, prop up the table.
Ligue 1 in France, and after three rounds it is much the same as usual PSG, are top with nine points and Marseille, Nantes, Lens and Monaco are all two points behind. At the foot of the table Angers and St Etienne look to be in deep trouble. Germany’s Bundesliga has only played two rounds and Heidenheim, Bayern and Leipzig are the only teams with maximum points. Leverkusen lost for the first time in a very long time.
This week’s quote is from Argentine star Diego Maradona “My mother thinks I am the best. And I was raised to always believe what my mother tells me”
Team mates Darci and Scarlett
Dakota dribbling up the court
Team with Medals
Back Row: (L to R) Head Coach – Larni Vasta, Allie Boland, Hallie Friend, Darci Colls, Scarlett Sinclair, Bella Galbraith, Gracie Giardina, Manager – Hayley Colls
Front Row: (L to R) Assistant Coach – Kate Gaze, Radha Haller, Tilly Chandler, Addison Reid, Dakota Oliver. Photos supplied
The Burdekin Panthers Premier team have qualified for the semi-final against Olympic this week. Photo Credit: Sharon Woodward.
Roosters To Field Three Teams In RLT Grand Finals
The Burdekin Roosters will have three teams competing in the RLT Grand Finals this weekend, with the Under-13s and Under-18s playing on Saturday, and the Reserve grade squad taking the field on Sunday.
The Under-13s are set to face Charters
Towers at 8:30am on Saturday, following a commanding 60-0 victory over the Western Lions last weekend. The Miners edged out the Roosters in the major semi-final by just four points, but with a couple of key players returning from illness, the Little Roosters are raring to go.
RUGBY LEAGUE
In the Under-18s, the Roosters will meet Brothers in what promises to be a thrilling clash at 2:00pm, also at the RLT grounds. The young Roosters boast a talented lineup, with many of them earmarked for future senior selection.
One standout is Jye Olsen, who has already made a name for himself in A-grade, winning player awards. Olsen will be a key player at halfback for the Under-18s. Another player to watch is Luca Lago, whose sharp ball skills and blazing speed have also earned him A-grade appearances this year. Speedy centre Jahi Starr and fan-favourite front-rower Llama Ghee, who has played in both A-grade and Reserve grade, will bring their experience to the team.
Ghee is also part of the extended bench for the Reserve grade Grand Final on Sunday. The Under-18 squad is rounded out by standout players like reliable fullback Adam Camer, with wingers Amadeus Bulgarelli and Kane Batchelor ready to finish off scoring opportunities. In the centres, Lincoln Boccolatte and Starr will provide strong attacking play, while the forward pack, led by Joey Southwell and Jacob Horan, will be looking to dominate with solid service from hooker Harrison Lammon.
Back-rowers Leylan Lampton and Johnathon Hunter bring height and versatility, with Jett Castello locking down the pack as a tough ball player.
The Reserve grade bench will feature an exciting mix of players, including Brody Scrivener, Levi Ludwick, and the lightning-fast winger Maliq Ogomeni. Should the front rowers tire, Archer Swindley will step in to provide big minutes.
With such depth and talent across the teams, the Burdekin Roosters are set for an exciting weekend of rugby league action. Contributed with thanks to Brian Carnes.
expected to field a talented lineup in this weekend’s
Roosters Edge into Grand Final with Doak’s Return
The return of five-eighth and goal kicker Dylan Doak from suspension proved to be the decisive factor in the Burdekin Roosters’ Preliminary Final victory over Bowen last Sunday.
Doak slotted three crucial goals, while Bowen’s kicker missed two vital conversions, allowing Chris Perry’s Burdekin team to advance to the Grand Final.
Looking ahead, Coach Chris Perry is hopeful that the return of another key player, Kali Nauque, from suspension will have a similar impact. The Burdekin side faces off against Souths in the RLT Grand Final at the Sports Reserve this Sunday at 1:30pm.
“Kali says very little, but he is a leader with his actions and high work rate,” Perry said. Known for his fierce defensive tackles, Nauque’s performance is sure to inspire his teammates.
RUGBY LEAGUE
In another boost for the Roosters, defender Alex Lennox is set to return from injury and is expected to provide further inspiration. The coaching staff will also assess the fitness of French International hooker Paul Merlo, who missed last week’s match due to injury.
Reflecting on their previous game, Perry said, “The team had to defend grimly given the lopsided penalty count, and they did so with very few blemishes.”
Souths earned their spot in the Grand Final after defeating Bowen in the semi-final. They’ve only lost one game this season, coincidentally to Burdekin, so they’ll be on high alert. Souths finished the season with an impressive 532 points for and 216 against, compared to the Roosters’ fourth-place finish with 418 points for and 350 against.
Contributed with thanks to Brian Carnes.
The Burdekin Roosters U18s are
Grand Final.
Dylan Doak has been praised for his skilled performance last weekend
Ayr Tennis Juniors Flourish
In The Delta Cup
In the same week three Aussie men made it to the last 16 at the US Open, the Ayr Tennis Association was overflowing with local juniors playing in the annual Delta Cup tennis tournament. Ayr tennis coach Patrea Bojack said the weekend was an enormous success with some exciting youngsters heading for higher honours after surviving some close calls on the way to finals.
Alex Swinney and Michael Lindley led the way in the yellow ball top division while Keegan Carter and Nash Christie fought out the green ball final. Additionally, Tom Chandler and Adison Robertson secured victories in the red ball and orange ball divisions.
Still in its infancy, the Delta Cup is designed for local kids that are coached by Patrea and her team at Delta Tennis to put the skills they’ve learnt since the start of the year into action in a full tournament.
“Having this for them you really see the improvement and the main aim is getting them into match mode,” Patrea said.
“I love to see the kids actually playing a match as tennis is not an easy sport to pick up - it takes time to learn and build skills and I know their parents love seeing them in action”
Patrea also added Alex Swinney has really started to improve in 2024 and is has been competing in the regional JDS circuit this year. On the back of that Michael Lindley has played consistently to secure a spot in the JDS final this weekend, with the Ayr Tennis Association wishing him all the best for the tournament.
Patrea explained that you are never too
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young or too old to start playing tennis, and the sport has changed to embrace juniors of all talent levels.
“We have 5-year-olds, we have 17-yearolds and different coloured levels in tennis now with blue as a pre rally then Red, Orange, Green & Yellow Ball for the juniors to progress to.
They continue to handle the ball and court better as they progress with the smaller court for the youngest players with lower compression balls and bigger courts and harder balls as they get older,” Patrea said.
Ayr Tennis Association was fortunate to receive a grant from the Rural Sustainability programme at Tennis Queensland. This made the weekend a free event and the juniors received a free Delta Cup shirt that represents the colours of their talent levels.
Patrea Bojack was very thankfull for the support of the club and its volunteers for making the weekend a huge success with great weather as well.
Friday the Red ballers got the competition underway and after that the club had a social tennis family night where all the courts were full.
Red Ball results:
Div 1 winner -Tom Chandler
Runner up - Lincoln Harvey
Div 2 winner- Sebastian Belke
Runner up- Harper Beltrame
Div 3 winner – Koa Wight
Runner up – Brydie Mc Shane
Div 4 winner- Eloise Frau
President’s Day Celebrations, and Championship Triumphs at Brandon Bowls Club
On Wednesday, 28 August, the Brandon Bowls Club celebrated
President Joy Woods Day, welcoming 64 ladies from various clubs, both near and far, to join in the festivities. The day unfolded under perfect weather, adding a touch of magic to the friendly games and lively atmosphere filled with laughter.
A special mention goes to the sponsor of the day, DG & M O’Shea Painting Contractors. Their valuable support ensures that days like this are possible, and the club shared sincere thanks to Danny and Marissa O’Shea.
Another beautiful evening unfolded at the Brandon Bowls Club on Friday 30 August as 12 bowlers participated in a close con-
The older players took part in the tournament on Sunday and excelled in fantastic conditions.
Orange ball results:
Div 1 winner Adison Robertson
Runner up – Archie Sgori
Div 2 – winner- leytonn Vidler
Runner up- Cooper Cordie
Div 3 – winner -Ebony Cordie
Runner up- David Holm Green ball
Div 1 winner- Keegan Carter
Runner up- Nash Christie
Yellow ball
Winner- Alex Swinney
Runner up – Michael Lindley
Anyone who would like to take tennis lessons or be part of the next Delta Cup can consult the Delta Tennis or Ayr Tennis Association Facebook sites or come down to watch the JDS finals this weekend at Ayr courts or on Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons.
Contributed with thanks to Patrea Bojack.
test over 16 ends of 3-bowl triples.
On rink 5, the team of Ben Mills, Rob Jorgensen, and Jamie Woods faced off against Steve Cockfield, Ross McLaughlin, and Ray Paneccasio. What started as a tight match eventually saw the powerhouse trio of Mills, Jorgensen, and Woods pull ahead to claim victory.
Meanwhile, rink 6 featured a tense game between Margaret McLaughlin, Lloyd Shepherd, and Gary “Mr. Bowls” Pearce, who played against Raymond Tortorica, Jayson Farry, and Joe Yipnazar. After scoring a 5 on the first end, Pearce thought it would be a smooth night, but the dynamic duo of Tortorica and Farry turned the game around, leaving little for skipper Yip-
nazar to do. As the game approached the 15th end, Gary Pearce used his experience to guide his team to a hard-earned win.
Team Wood took home the scratchies, though there was no Jackpot winner.
In near-perfect conditions, the pair of Jayson Farry and Jamie Woods played a controlling game, ultimately securing a decisive win against Allan Gairoch on Saturday 31 August at the A & B Pairs Championship.
The defending champions, Chris Pearce, Jamie Woods, Len Feeny, and Gary Pearce faced Ben Mills, Glenn Woodford, Vince Beitia, and Leo Kenny on Sunday 1 September for the Men’s as Championship. Although Gary Pearce’s experienced team
dominated the game, they were met with strong efforts from the inexperienced side led by Leo Kenny. In the end, Pearce’s experience led his team to a comfortable win. Despite numbers being slightly down due to Father’s Day, 12 dedicated bowlers played triples across two rinks. In the first game, Henry Hazel, Joe Yipnazar, and Peter Henderson were outplayed by T. Ferres, Neville Dickinson, and Hugh Montgomery.
Looking ahead, Trophy Bowls Night, sponsored by Gurgos Paint, will take place on 13 September. Players are encouraged to submit their names through the usual process.
Contributed with thanks to Lloyd Shepherd
Runner up- Mila Bunyan
Orange, Green and Yellow Ballers enjoyed the fantastic morning.
Delta Cup Red Ballers brought plenty of skill and action to the courts last weekend!
Burdekin Clay Target Club held their Monthly Shoot on Saturday 31 August. With beautiful weather conditions, the Club’s members performed exceptionally, with celebratory scores across the board. The Club warmly thanks its sponsors, Joe Caruso Construction and DnS Quality Meats, and Lui Populin for donating the meat tray for the raffle. Burdekin Clay Target Club will hold its next shoot on Sunday 13 October.
Saturday’s Overall High Gun Winners were Joe Caruso, Domingo Diaz, Daniel Scott, and Brian Bonanno. The day’s additional results are as follows:
Event 1-20 Target Double Barrel Continental 15m
AA Grade 1st Joe Caruso, Wayne Cislowski & Ron Gouch 20/20
A Grade 1st Sylvia Rossato, Ron Clive, Annette Vassalini & Domingo Diaz 20/20
B Grade 1st Peter Wade 19/20, 2nd Daniel Scott & John Kinnimonth 18/20
C Grade 1st David Russell 19/20, John Calligaro 17/20, 3rd Rob Ness 16/20
Event 2-20 Target Single Barrel 15m
AA Grade 1st Joe Caruso 20/20
A Grade 1st Ian Kriesel 20/20
B Grade 1st John Kinnimonth 17/20
C Grade 1st Peter Scott 19/20
Event 3-20 Target Point-
score-Sponsored By Joe Caruso Construction
AA Grade 1st Lindsay Groat 60/60
A Grade 1st Ron Clive 60/60
B Grade 1st Daniel Scott 55/60
C Grade 1st Brian Bonanno 53/60
Event 4-30 Target Medley 18m
AA Grade 1st Tony Caruso 50/50, 2nd Joe Caruso 48/50, 3rd Glen Rea 47/50
A Grade 1st Domingo Diaz 48/50, 2nd Annette Vassalini 46/50
B Grade 1st Daniel Scott 44/50, 2nd John Kinnimonth 43/50, 3rd Peter Wade 42/50
C Grade 1st David Russell 40/50, 2nd Toni Scott 40/50, 3rd Peter Scott 36/50
Event 5-25 Target Double Barell Handicap-Sponsored By DnS Quality Meats
1st Daniel Scott 42/43
2nd Tony Caruso 41/43
3rd Lindsay Groat 39/41
Overall High Gun Winners
AA Grade 1st Joe Caruso 169/175
A Grade 1st Domingo Diaz 165/175
B Grade 1st Daniel Scott 156/175
C Grade 1st Brian Bonanno 146/185
Contributed with thanks to Sylvia Rossato
Competing in Event 2-20 Target Single Barrel 15m were Peter Scott, John Kinnimonth, Ian Kriesel, and Joe Caruso.
Event 3-20 Target Pointscore-Sponsored By Joe Caruso Construction saw Lindsay Groat, Ron Clive, Daniel Scott, Brian Bonanno, and Sylvia Rossato compete.
Event 5-25 Target Handicap-sponsored by DnS Quality Meats hosted competitors Tony Caruso, Daniel Scott, and Lindsay Groat.
Spring Swings into Action at Ayr Closed Junior Championships
to the
Father’s Day saw an early start for some, as NQ Green Solutions proudly sponsored the Ayr Closed Junior Championships on Sunday 1 September.
Fourteen junior golfers hit the green, showcasing their talent and love for the game to kick off the first day of Spring.
In the 3-hole division, Hudson Suficiencia claimed the gross winner title, while Opie McKeough secured the nett winner spot. In the 6-hole competition, Jett James impressed with a solid round, taking home the nett winner award. Sam Heatley, a newcomer to the competition, was the
Burdekin Bowls
23 players turned out on another perfect winter’s afternoon. Incidentally, the last Thursday of this winter next week will be spring. Today’s winners were Rink 3. Bob Y and Glen [Bones] over Paul and Cy. Rink 4. Jimmy, Tony and Johnno defeated Terry, Bob and Joe. Rink 5. Margaret, Stephen and Hugh accounted for Yogi, Gary and Mick Mc. Rink 6. Des, Ray H and Jeff beat Judy, Dino and Henry. 1st touches of the day winning a $5 voucher went to lead Yogi. 2nd Joe and eventually Skip got one, good one Cy. The winning team pictured Bob and Glen. 2nd place Des, Ray and Jeff. 3rd place - Margaret, Stephen and Hugh. The meat tray raffle was won by Ray Hollis a visitor from Groper Creek. The mystery ball was drawn
by Henry. No winner. Jackpot next week $300. Thanks again to our sponsor Molongle Creek. Other events at the club include Monday morning fitness, Tuesday Trimmers, Wednesday morning Kraft group and Wednesday night barefoot bowls, Thursday morning BINGO and the very popular Thursday afternoon social bowls and now also Saturday afternoon bowls start at 1.30 pm, names to be in by 1 pm. The club is still taking donations of food, stuff, etc for the monster hamper to be drawn at the Harvest Ball. Tickets are still on sale for the raffle made and donated by Yogi a beautiful table with matching side tables.
Until next week, good bowling, Stephen Doig
Canetoads Clash in Preliminary Finals Showdown
Tgross winner and is expected to step up to the 9-hole format by year’s end after a standout performance.
For the 9-hole division, Amaya Mahoney triumphed as the gross winner with a score of 45, while Oscar Mahoney edged out Kyle Wilkie on a countback to claim the nett winner title. Kyle, playing his first round of 9 holes, also delivered a commendable effort. Well done to all the juniors!
Contributed with thanks to Laura Mahoney.
he stage was set for the Preliminary Finals on Sunday 1 September, with the Burdekin Rugby Union Canetoads fighting for their place in both grades. The Reggies delivered a strong performance, but the Brothers capitalized on their chances, demonstrating a polished game. Both sides engaged in a physical and fast-paced contest that kept the spectators captivated. Unfortunately, luck was not on our side, as the Brothers overcame the Toads, knocking them out of Grand Final contention with the final score being 32 – 12.
The second game was a nail-biter! Locked in a tense deadlock with just five minutes remaining in the first half, North Ward
broke through to take the lead. But the Canetoads rallied, executing some brilliant tries and pulling ahead to 17-12 with only 20 minutes left on the clock. The Old Boys responded, sending the score to 2419 and raising everyone’s pulse. In a tense finish, the Toads managed to keep possession in the closing minutes, controlling the game and securing the win we needed to advance to the Grand Final next weekend!
The Burdekin Rugby Union Canetoads also shared a special shout-out to all their Rugby Dads, past and present, Sunday to celebrate Father’s Day!
Contributed with thanks to the Burdekin Rugby Union Canetoads.
RUGBY UNION
The Burdekin Rugby Union Canetoads put on a nail-biting game for Sunday’s Preliminary Finals Showdown.
Hudson, Celine and Opie showcased their talents in the 3-hole division.
In the 6-hole division were Jett, Evelyn, Logan, Heath and Sam.
Taking
green in the 9-hole division were Amaya, Gabby, Oscar and Kyle.
Join the Ayr Surf Club and Make a Difference!
The Ayr Surf Club is extending an invitation to the public - both new and returning members - to become part of this fantastic club. Now is the perfect time to get involved with Surf Life Saving Queensland, the largest volunteer organisation in the world, and help build a safer, stronger community. Whether you’re a strong swimmer, skilled in first aid, or simply want to lend a hand, there’s a role for everyone at the Ayr Surf Club. Enjoy the sunshine, forge new friendships, and make a positive impact by saving lives. Wear the iconic red and yellow with pride!
Be a Lifesaver - Your Way!
Lifesaving can fit into your life however you choose. Whether you can offer a few hours a week, one day a month, or every other weekend, you can bring your passion to the local surf club. For the love of your beach community, your enthusiasm for safety, or your craving for excitement, surf lifesaving offers the chance to learn new skills and meet great people. Join today and be a part of something meaningful.
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There’s a Role for Everyone!
Surf lifesaving is open to all, regardless of age or background. Whether you’re recently retired or seeking a purposeful way to give back, the Ayr Surf Club welcomes you. You could be grilling sausages at the nippers’ Sunday BBQ, helping with patrols, or supporting fundraising efforts— there’s a role for everyone. Find your place in our lifesaving family!
The club understands life is busy, and they only ask for the time you can give. Whether it’s 5, 10, or 50 hours, your contribution will be valued. It’s a fulfilling experience that fits into even the most packed schedules.
With the new patrolling season starting next Saturday, 14 September, now is the perfect time to get involved. Nippers activities are already underway, but there’s still time to join in the fun!
For more information, contact the club administrator at ayrslsc@gmail.com to connect with a club representative and learn more about getting involved.
Spearritts Jewellers Day Shines at Ayr Golf Club
Wednesday 28 August marked another fantastic Spearritts Jewellers Day at the Ayr Golf Club, with longtime sponsors Jim and Pat Nuttall generously providing three exceptional prizes
Tee Up the Fun at The Home Hill Golf Club
The Home Hill Golf Club welcomed 26 players to the green on Friday 30 August, despite many regulars being away. The club shared a special welcome to newcomer Dan, and a warm welcome back to Dave Cannavan!
Kieren Dawes and Robert Marshall claimed the pin shots, while the ladies unfortunately missed out on apparently “finding the green”. Doug McCubben had the least putts of the day, finishing with an impressive 11!
Gary Pappalardo emerged as the overall winner of the day, and Kevan Chatfield walked away with the lucky ticket, though no win this time, with the jackpot rolling over to $700 next week!
Looking for a fun, social, and active way to spend your afternoon? The Home Hill Golf Club invites all ladies to a FREE “Come and Try” golf day next Saturday 14 September, where you can learn the
for the top golfers. The course was in pristine condition, and the weather remained pleasantly ideal for play.
A field of 21 ladies competed in what was a closely fought contest, with standout performances by the winners. Bev Andrews rolled back the years with an impressive 41 points, claiming the top spot and the
basics of golf with PGA professional Tara Jenkins. Whether you’re new to the game or just looking to sharpen your skills, this event offers a relaxed and enjoyable environment to try something new.
It’s the perfect opportunity to mix fun, socialising, and a bit of exercise! So, come along, make some new friends, and give golf a go - whether you’re a complete beginner or just looking for a social round with like-minded women.
Contributed with thanks to the Home Hill Golf Club.
What: Home Hill Golf Club’s FREE Sip ‘n Putt
When: Saturday 14 September 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Where: Home Hill Golf Club
More Information: Contacting Megan Barbagallo or the Home Hill
Congratulations to all the ladies on a great day of golf!
Contributed with thanks to the Ayr Golf Club
GOLF
Golf Club
Calling all ladies! The Home Hill Golf Club invites you to come along for a FREE Sip ‘n Putt event next Saturday 14 September.
Celebrating victory, Donna Reid, Bev Andrews, and Shirley Jones were Wednesday’s champions at the Ayr Golf Club’s Spearritts Jewellers Day.
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coveted Gold Voucher. In second place, Donna Reid finished with 35 points, closely followed by Shirley Jones, also on 35 points, who took third place.
LOCAL BASKETBALL TEAM RETURN CHAMPIONS!
Under 12 Burdekin Wildcats
Girls Representative Team were announced 1st Place Gold Medallist in Division 2, winning all 15 games at the Burdekin at Basketball Queensland’s North Queensland Junior Basketball Championships (NQJBC).
Back Row: (L to R) Manager – Hayley Colls, Darci Colls, Allie Boland, Bella Galbraith, Addison Reid, Dakota Oliver, Head Coach – Larni Vasta
