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read on page 6 RSL Sub Branch President Richard Kelly and Secretary Allan Petersen are concerned flying foxes will derail Anzac Day plans in Memorial Park. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie

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ith hundreds of people expected to gather in Home Hill’s Memorial Park to commemorate Anzac Day in April, members of the RSL Home Hill Sub Branch have shared their concerns that a colony of flying foxes roosting at the park may cause a safety risk to attendees.

Sub Branch President Richard Kelly and Secretary

Allan Petersen recently approached Burdekin Shire Council with their concerns, and while Council confirmed plans to relocate the flying foxes over the next couple of months, Mr Petersen fears it will be too late.

“There is a responsibility that we have, an obligation that we have to meet to provide a safe venue,” Mr

Petersen said.

“I’d like to see it earlier and give the park a chance to get cleaned up while we’re getting a bit of rain.

“It’s going to take a little while to clean the park up to be suitable to let people in under those trees.”

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These have been a pleasure to research and write as I’m still relatively new to North Queensland and am always looking for new adventures and new places to explore.

A large motivation behind my decision to move from Brisbane to Mackay almost two years ago was to explore a part of the country I’d seldom had the opportunity to explore before.

Places like Cape Hillsborough, Eungella, Finch Hatton and the innumerable “secret” swimming and camping spots littered throughout the region opened my eyes to the beauty of North Queensland and are places I largely wouldn’t have considered visiting had I not lived nearby.

The same can be said for living in the Burdekin, giving me access to places like Alva and Wunjunga

beaches, Groper Creek, Magnetic Island and Alligator Creek – again, places not necessarily on the top of my list two years ago.

I look forward to capitalising further on the unique location of the Burdekin by heading further north to discover Paluma Range National Park, the Atherton Tablelands and the countless gorges and waterfalls that I’ve heard so many good things about.

I’m also eager to follow the river inland to see what Ravenswood and Charters Towers has to offer.

So, while I’ve built a pretty decent list of locations from researching these stories, please let me know if you have any other recommendations for places I should visit or experiences I should experience in North Queensland.

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t their last meeting of 2023, members of Home Hill Rotary Club were pleased invite Kaylene Rinella of St Vincent de Paul to join them.

Home Hill Rotary Club took the opportunity to present Kaylene with a cheque for $1,500 to support the work of St Vincent de Paul.

At the meeting, Kaylene gave a brief update on the work of St Home Hill Rotary Club presented Kaylene Rinella of St Vincent de Paul with a cheque for $1,500. Photo supplied Vincent de Paul and how this donating to this cause,” said another. nation would be used.

“Well done, Kayleen. You do so “Thanks to Rotary again this year much for the community,” said for assisting Vinnies to provide another. emergency food relief, not only St Vincent de Paul works to comat Christmas but throughout the bat social injustice by advocating year,” Kaylene said. for people who are marginalised A post sharing news of the dona- or disadvantaged, or at risk of extion on social media was met with periencing disadvantages. comments of congratulations and Workers and volunteers work to appreciation. prevent poverty and homeless“Great work Rotary and Kaylene!! ness, and work to support those Thank you to both organisations experiencing disadvantage to refor all your hard work in our gain sustainable independence by community,” said on commentor. providing them with a hand up, “Well done Home Hill Rotary do- not just a hand out.

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or the last few months, a colony of flying foxes has resided in Home Hill, most notably in Kidby Gully and Memorial Park, with Burdekin Shire Council confirming that dispersal activities have commenced.

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Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Lyn McLaughlin said the dispersal activities, part of Council’s approved permit from the Department of Environment, use non-lethal methods such as light and sound devices, gas guns and ammunition shots.

“I want to reassure residents, that Council must adhere to the permit conditions which sees no flying fox be harmed in dispersal activities,” Ms McLaughlin said.

“The methods used by Council officers are humane and effective, and comply with the permit conditions and animal welfare standards.”

Council will not conduct any dispersal activities in the areas where baby flying foxes are present, which causes concern for the RSL Home Hill Sub Branch, who fear the Memorial Park colony will make the venue unsafe come Anzac Day on April 25.

While catching diseases directly from flying foxes is extremely unlikely, and there are no confirmed cases of anyone getting sick from touching flying-fox faeces, urine or blood, the animals are known to carry life-threatening viruses Hendra virus and Australian Bat Lyssavirus.

Sub Branch President Allan Kelly is also concerned about the associated noise and worries that flying foxes will deter attendees.

“They’ve tried elsewhere, and it’s taken them months and months to get rid of them (flying foxes),” he said.

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urdekin Shire Council wishes to inform the public that scheduled maintenance works on the Home Hill water tower trunk main are planned to commence tonight, Thursday January 18 from 9:00pm and are expected to be complete by Friday January 19 at 2:00am.

Burdekin Shire Council has commenced flying fox dispersal activities in Kidby Gully, Arch Dunn Park and known roost sites in Home Hill. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie

“We’ve got a big ceremony here on Anzac Day and we can’t expect kids and grown ups to come here with this around them.

After that, subsequent dispersals will be as necessary, depending on the flying fox population.

“We’re going to lose patronage, so they’ve got to do something and do it quick.”

Burdekin Shire Council apologises for any inconvenience caused throughout the dispersal activities and appreciates the cooperation and understanding of the community during the dispersal activities.

“I’ll give the Council their due, they have reacted very quickly in giving us a response,” added Sub Branch Secretary Allan Petersen.

“They know there’s responsibilities you’ve got to meet with a venue for stuff like this.

For more information, please contact the Council on 4783 9800.

While customers in Home Hill and surrounding areas may notice a temporary drop in water pressure during the works, Council does not expect there to be any interruption to supply.

Council apologises for any inconvenience caused by the works and thanks the community for their patience and cooperation.

For more information or enquiries, please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4783 9800 from Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

“Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance and it’s a very important part of Australia’s behaviour.

“If these things do cause a major issue, we can’t have it here, it’s as simple as that, unless we have people sitting out in the sun.”

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CYC Burdekin’s Get Set For Work Program will assist a new cohort of vulnerable job seekers in 2024 thanks to a renewed funding commitment from the Queensland Government.

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either a new Premier nor a new year have diverted Member for Burdekin Dale Last’s attention away from much-needed medical facilities and services in the Burdekin.

Thousands of signatures and a campaign that ran for several months saw the state’s Health Minister recognise the importance of the equipment which would mean as many as 15 patients a week would no longer need to transferred to Townsville for CT scans outside business hours.

“The response from the Minister was positive but if the Minister thinks we will now sit and wait then she is sadly mistaken,” Mr Last said.

“This is not the first time we have seen this issue raise its head.

“We were told that a Business Case was being prepared as the next step and our community deserves an update.

“I said in October that I would keep working on this issue until the machine is in place and patients are receiving their scans in Ayr. “I also said I will work cooperatively with the Minister as long as we saw continual progress and I will honour both of those commitments for as long as it takes.”

With forecasts of significant rain in coming days, Mr Last said the wet season brought with it yet another reason for the

project to be given the green light.

“While we have seen improvements in some areas of the road network that are closed by flooding it’s almost impossible to flood proof the Bruce Highway,” he said.

“When the highway is shut the only option to access CT scans for many patients is via a helicopter transfer.

“In addition to ensuring 24-7 access to scans all year round, the installation of a CT Scanner at the Ayr Hospital would mean that, in times of emergency, we are more self-sufficient.

“It also reduces demand on the rescue helicopter to allow it to focus more on the emergency response.

“Every time I talk to people about this project another reason it needs to happen is identified.

“I am confident that the business case will support the project and, if it does, the decision to get the project started comes down to political will.

“My preference is that the business case is completed and that funding for the building and equipment is included in the budget in June.

“Our community deserves access to medical services and facilities that ensure the best outcome and it really shouldn’t take an election to ensure that those services and facilities are on offer.”

The Get Set For Work Program is funded through Skilling Queenslanders for Work, assisting unemployed and underemployed Queenslanders to gain skills, qualificaPCYC Burdekin Get Set For Work Program Coordinator Rowan Scott (left) tions and experience to looks forward to welcoming a new cohort of participants to the program in 2024 either enter or remain in ing at what else we can value add to the the workforce. program in assisting them to get that first PCYC Burdekin Get Set For Work Projob.” gram Coordinator Rowan Scott said the funding will allow the Program to build Minister for Training and Skills Developon previous years in assisting the region’s ment Lance McCallum announced a statewide investment of $51.7 million in targetyouth. ed and tailored training and employment “It fills that gap for those 15- to 19-yearpathways. olds who are disengaged from school and “Queensland businesses need skilled emaren’t in work,” he said. ployees across the board, and we are com“The three things we chase for an outmitted to delivering the training needed in come are either getting a job, going back areas of demand,” Mr McCallum said. to school or further training.”

“The organisations receiving fundings The 10-week program provides training understand their communities and their for young people in small groups of up to workforce needs and can make vital con10 participants, giving them the opportunections between job seekers and employnity to improve their skills and increase ers. their chances of employment.

“Skilling Queenslanders for Work is helpThe program offers practical outcomes ing people overcome the barriers to parand accreditation, assisting participants in ticipation, to acquire new and in-demand attaining skills and qualifications to assist skills.” them in the workforce.

Enrolments are now open for 2024, with Other skills focussed on in the program the program due to commence on January include team building, work experience, 29. resume and cover letter writing and interParticipants must be 15–19 years of age view practise. and able to commit to a 10-week program “We modify it to suit our participants,” Mr 5 days a week.

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uke O’Brien, formerly of Ayr, has been identified as the victim of a tragic incident that occurred at BHP Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) Saraji mine on Monday, January 15.

Mr O’Brien and another worker were working in the fuel-bay area of the opencut mine around midday when an interaction between two vehicles left the 27-yearold with significant crush injuries.

He was taken to Dysart Hospital but later died from his injuries.

Mr O’Brien’s mother, Yvette, shared her heartbreak on social media.

from our Serious Incident Investigation Unit and Coal Inspectorate to the site.

“We’re also working closely with Former Ayr man Luke O’Brien was BMA to find killed in an incident at Saraji mine. out what went Photo supplied: Yvette L O’Brien wrong and prevent this from happening again.”

“My baby boy is gone.”

The Mining and Energy Union released a statement saying the whole mining community is shocked and saddened at news of a fatality.

Queensland’s regulator for the resources sector, Resources Safety and Health Investigation (RSHQ), has launched an investigation into the incident.

“We are devastated that a coal miner is not returning home at the end of their shift,” the statement read.

“Our hearts go out to friends and family.

RSHQ CEO Rob Djukic said the death will impact the entire Queensland mining community.

“We offer our deepest thanks to first responders and support to workmates who may be traumatised.”

“We’d like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the victim, his friends and his co-workers,” said Mr Djukic.

The union said safety inspectors were also on site to conduct a thorough investigation.

“As soon as we were notified of the incident, we launched an investigation sending multiple investigators and inspectors

“We will ensure no stone is left unturned in understanding what has occurred and preventing future fatalities and injuries.”

“A piece of my heart has been shattered,” she wrote.

n episode of ABC’s ‘ B a c k Roads’ filmed in the Burdekin last year will go to air on Tuesday, January 30, showcasing what the region has to offer to the entire country.

Back Roads is an Back Roads host Heather Ewart visited the Burdekin last year to film an episode of the Australian obdocumentary series. Photo supplied: ABC servational doc“We made them homemade ricotta, pasta umentary series that takes the road less travelled and visits and ravioli.” some of the small towns and communities Desley’s husband Alf was also interviewed that make Australia special. about his family’s origins in the region.

Host Heather Ewart travels to these towns to discover remarkable stories and inspiring people, with her and her crew visiting the Burdekin in May 2023 for the Sweet Days, Hot Nights Festival.

“When they were here filming Alfie, they had Heather sitting across the table from us and they were filming us, and then they had to come behind us and film her asking the same questions,” Desley explained.

As well as capturing the festival, cane cutting and cane fires, Heather interviewed many locals to hear their stories, including Gloria Vass and her family and Desley Musumeci who was interviewed as the spokesperson of her cooking group, Pandemonium.

“She said, ‘I’ll ask the same questions, but don’t answer,’ well I had to put my hand over Alfie’s mouth because he kept going to answer!

“They rang up and said they wanted to come here to see what we were going to cook,” Desley said.

The episode will air on ABC on Tuesday, January 30 at 8:00pm and will be available to stream on ABC iview.

“They were lovely people, the whole four of them.”

“I’m certainly going to tape it,” Desley said.

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Home Hill’s Adam Walton

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ennis in the Burdekin has received a massive boost this month with local junior Adam Walton starring on the international stage.

Television sets across the region have been tuned into Channel Nine as Walton, along with plenty of other Australians, took to the court in the Adelaide International and the Australian Open earlier in January.

The 24-year-old recorded two stunning victories to earn his place in the Adelaide International main draw, defeating world No.70 Pedro Cachin before backing it up with a 6-3 6-2 win over world No.77 Bernabe Zapata Miralles in the final qualifying round.

Having never previously defeated a player inside the top 100, the world No.176 defeated two within 48 hours.

Walton came up against 7th seed Jiri Lehecka of Czech Republic in the Round of 32 on Tuesday, January 9, unfortunately going down 6-1 6-3.

Notably, Lehecka went on to win the tournament.

Walton then opened his Australian Open campaign on Sunday, January 14, coming up against Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi on Kia Arena.

The Aussie made an encouraging start and found himself serving for the opening set at 6-5 but was unable to hold.

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by Arnaldi who took command in the tiebreak and never really let go, winning 7-6 (7-5) 6-2 6-4.

The Italian was recently successful in lifting the Davis Cup alongside world No.4 Jannik Sinner in December 2023 after defeating Australian Alexei Popyrin in the opening match of the final.

He also reached the fourth round of last year’s US Open before losing to Carlos Alcaraz.

While being eliminated in the early stages of both tournaments, Walton has successfully proven his skill and potential while inspiring the next generation of

young North Queensland tennis players following a similar path to his.

Tennis commentators on the Nine Network have praised his developing game during the tournaments, with Lleyton Hewitt’s former coach Roger Rasheed believing the Burdekinite can continue to make a big impact if he can move forward in the court and attack more.

Ayr Tennis Club coach Patrea Bojack said her squad of talented juniors has been inspired by Walton’s performances on international television.

“They are so proud that a local tennis player has made it to a major and it can only help teach them that if you are willing to put in the hard work, you can make it,” Ms Bojack said.

“He deserves every bit of success because he has done it the hard way by building his game in the professional ranks through the American college system.

“I was so pleased when Tennis

Australia granted him a Wildcard into the Australian Open as it can help him access tournaments in other places in the world plus at the very least walk away with $120,000 for being a first round competitor at Melbourne Park.”

Walton, currently based in Brisbane, started playing tennis in Home Hill aged five alongside his older brother, Jack.

Taking every opportunity to further their young tennis careers, the brothers both received and accepted tennis scholarships to attend Brisbane school Churchie where they completed their final three years of schooling.

After finishing school, Adam pursued the US college pathway, attending the University of Tennessee and playing college tennis in America for five years before graduating and playing professionally since August 2023.

Walton was one of six Australian tennis players to be awarded coveted main-draw singles wildcards for the 2024 Australian Open.

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n the afternoon of Thursday 28 December 2023, Ayr Police received a complaint of damage to an exterior wall at a residence in Munro Street, Ayr. As a result, a 30yr old Burdekin woman was charged with one count of wilful damage and is due to re-appear in Townsville Magistrates Court on 14 March 2024.

At 11.20pm on Thursday 28 December, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Burke Street, Ayr. The driver, an 18yr old Burdekin man, was issued a Notice to Appear (NTA) for drink driving, .027 is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 29 January.

At 1.20am on Sunday 31 December, Ayr Police were called to a local licenced premises on Queen Street, Ayr in relation to damage to a glass door. As a result, a 23yr old Burdekin man was charged with one count of wilful damage and commit a public nuisance in a licence premises and is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 29 January. He was also issued with a Police Banning Notice relating to licenced premises in Ayr. When Police arrived at the licenced premises, their attention was further drawn to the behaviour of another patron said to be yelling and

screaming. As a result, a 23yr old Burdekin woman was subsequently issued a Public Nuisance ticket and also issued with a Police Banning Notice relating to licenced premises in Ayr. At 2am on Wednesday 3 January, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Queen Street, Ayr. The driver, a 48yr old Burdekin man, was issued a NTA for driving with a relevant drug in his saliva, possessing a dangerous drug and possessing a drug utensil. He is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 11 March.

At 8.45pm on Thursday 4 January, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Bruce highway, Ayr. The driver, a 37yr old Cairns man, was issued a NTA for unlicenced driving and is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 29 January.

On Friday 5 January, Ayr Police were called to Ayr Hospital in relation to the behaviour of a person at that facility. As a result of investigations, a 51yr old Burdekin man was issued a NTA for one count of public nuisance and is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 12 February.

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CORES Queensland Training An Outstanding Unveils Lifesaving Skills Performance From And Support Strategies Burdekin To Brisbane

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n Friday January 12, Burdekin Brass Band Members Jye Ravizza and Cecillia Cason were a part of the Queensland Band Association’s (QBA) Youth Band’s outstanding performance at Brisbane’s Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens.

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ORES Queensland invites members of the Burdekin community to learn how to pick up the early warning signs, know what to say, what to do and where to go for help with its Suicide Prevention Training in February.

The training will provide participants with the essential skills to identify and respond to a person at risk of suicide.

It will give participants the tools to recognise the early warning signs of suicide, learn how to support a person at risk to access readily available services, promote health-seeking behaviour before a crisis occurs while teaching each participant to identify their own self-care strategies.

“We give people some basic skills to know what to look out for and, more importantly, what to say, what to do and where to go for help,” said Queensland Coordinator and Counsellor Ross Romeo.

“The rural communities are open to it and want to take ownership, so the training gives them some skills to help them recognise that they can’t fix anything for anyone - in the end change has got to come from the individual - our job as a friend or community member is to create the environment for that and help people unlock the tools.”

CORES (Community Response to Elim-

inating Suicide) is a community-based program relying on volunteers to educate members of the community on how to intervene when they encounter a person they believe may be suicidal.

Originating in regional Tasmania, the program held its first training session in the Burdekin in 2008 thanks to Peter Shadforth, which is where Mr Romeo became involved.

“I went along and found it quite easy to understand and practical,” he said.

A cane farmer of over 30 years, Mr Romeo trained to become a facilitator which led him to his role as Queensland Coordinator and Counsellor.

He now leads the program that provides suicide prevention training and free counselling to the Burdekin and surrounding regions.

CORES Queensland will host its Suicide Prevention Training on Friday, February 9 from 9:00am to 4:00pm at PCYC Burdekin, 164 MacMillan Street, Ayr.

Just under 50 young students from bands across the East Coast performed 11 pieces of music for a lively audience in the heart of the botanical gardens, with Cecillia leading with her talents by performing a solo in Celtic Dream.

L-R Jye Ravizza, QBA Youth Band Director David Bremner and Cecillia Cason. Photo credit: Chelsea Ravizza

The QBA’s Youth Band took the audience on an international tour of the decades, beginning with Lionel Richie’s the 1984 Olympic Fan Fair and Theme, to featuring pieces of music from the exotic Amazon and Old Blighty England to then conclude with another iconic Lionel Richie piece, Love is in The Air. Each piece was introduced by a different member of the band and accompanied by comedic anecdotes directed towards accredited musician and the QBA’s Youth Band’s director, David Bremner.

Jye and Cecillia performed all pieces of music exceptionally, with Cecillia introducing the Band’s Wonders of The World section for the audience.

Surrounded by gorgeous greenery, the Botanical Gardens provided the perfect location and scenery to immerse yourself in the talents of these young musicians.

the guidance of professionals like David Bremner.

“It’s an incredible week for everyone, and the band just gets better and better as the week goes on,” said Mr Bremner.

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“We had a great week, with lots of fun, and we played lots of great music, we had a very special time.”

The afternoon closed with the presentation of awards, where Cecillia was awarded the Leonie Marshall Scholarship, a prestigious award which recognises a student’s passion for their community band association, and dedication to excelling in their musical talents.

Both Cecillia and Jye conducted themselves as true musicians by exhibiting such focus and professionalism.

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Can You Move It? Councillor Column With Councillor Michael Detenon

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appy New Year Burdekin! We have seen some New Year Resolutions being spoken about in the last couple of weeks and I think a great resolution for people is to try something different and join a new community club or group in 2024.

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eep yourself fit and healthy by joining the “Move It Burdekin” program, offered by the Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre in collaboration with Burdekin Shire Council. This program is free and is supported by Move it NQ and Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN).

The 15-week program, facilitated by Andrea Piotto, is for people aged 55 years and above and aims to engage the community in physical activity.

The sessions will include low-impact movements, Pilates and yoga, and seated exercises and will cater to different levels of fitness and flexibility.

Andrea is a well-known community figure and is passionate about encouraging people to keep active for a healthier lifestyle. She has a lot of experience in health and fitness

– she knows how to make movement fun, and you will be in safe hands with her.

As an added bonus, the program provides opportunities to socialise and learn about ways to improve your well-being. After your movement session, you can enjoy refreshments and a chat. We are offering fun challenges along the way and incentives if you complete the full program.

If you are interested in joining the program, please call the Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre on 47 834243 or visit our friendly team in person to sign up. Remember, you need to commit to the full 15-week program, and the number of sign-ups received will determine if participants are offered sessions once or twice a week.

The Team Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre

The Burdekin has always offered many options when it comes to sporting and community groups. It takes a quick look through the new Burdekin Community Directory website, where it showcases the variety of options available in our region. From artistic pursuits like pottery, woodcrafts and singing, to physical activities like bowling, tennis and clay target shooting, among many others.

If you prefer indoor or outdoor, slow or fast paced you can find something that suits your preferences and interests. You might be surprised by some of the things you didn’t know you could do in our region.

There are contact details for all the groups and organisations and I especially encourage anyone who does join something new

Did you know that the Burdekin Community Association Inc (BCA) has the Burdekin Centre for Rural Health?

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Whether you want to save money on your water bills, reduce your environmental impact, or simply learn more about this vital resource, you can find helpful tips and tools on the Smart Water Advice webpage.

Council has partnered with The Water Conservancy and other local governments to create this online hub

of water efficiency information. You can discover how to use water wisely in your home, garden, laundry, pool, and more and find out how to choose the right mulch for your plants, how to check for leaks, and how to read your water meter.

Water is a precious resource that we often take for granted. By using it more efficiently, we can ensure that we have enough water for our future generations.

Visit Burdekin.qld.gov.au for more information.

I hope everyone has a great 2024!

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id you know that you can access a wealth of resources, information and advice about water usage on Council’s website?

to help out where you can as they all rely on volunteers and many hands make light work, so even the smallest of contributions goes a long way and keeps these clubs going.

• Clarity Hearing Solutions Ph: 4779 1566 • NQ Foot & Ankle Centre Ph: 4723 5500

The Centre was built with the help of government funding and a lot of community support in 2004.

• Synergy Health Centre (Exercise Physiology, Diabetic Education, Dietician) Ph: 4724 3250

It’s been going strong ever since, helping thousands of community members to improve their health and wellbeing.

• Telehealth Hub Services (Free online service to assist with appointments with a health professional) Ph: 4783 2711

Services currently available at the Centre include: • BCA Psychological Therapies Program (Free for eligible people and includes suicide prevention) Ph: 4783 2711 • Private Psychological Counselling (Deepwaters Healing, Lutkin Psychology, Melanie Usher, Philip Murray) Ph: 4783 2711 • Bloom Hearing Ph: 1800 027 779 • Burdekin Hearing Ph: 1800 008 308 • Centacare NQ (Counselling) Ph: 1300 672 273

• Consult Room Hire (health & wellbeing services) Ph: 4783 2711 • Meeting Room Hire (meetings, groups or workshops – capacity 30 people) Ph: 4783 2711 We would love to see you at the Centre, so please call in to 12A Chippendale St, Ayr, phone 4783 2711 or email bca@bcaburdekin.org.au Debra Cochran Chief Executive Officer

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Take A Hike Take advantage of Magnetic Island’s scenic

landscapes by exploring its diverse hiking trails. Trek through the diverse landscapes of the national park, offering various trails suitable for all levels of fitness. Hike to vantage points like Forts Walk to witness breathtaking views of the island and spot native wildlife, including koalas in their natural habitat.

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Snorkel The Snorkel Trails Embark on a snorkelling or diving adventure to explore the wonders of the underwater. Witness vibrant coral gardens, marine life and diverse underwater ecosystems at the Nelly and Geoffrey Bay Snorkel Trails. Other places to dive and snorkel include Florence Bay, Arthur Bay, Alma Bay, under the jetty in Picnic Bay and at Bright Point.

Discover The History Delve into the island’s history by exploring World War II forts on the Forts Walk where you’ll learn about the island’s military past while enjoying panoramic views across the coastline. You can also step into the Island’s colourful past by visiting the Magnetic Museum.

Visit The Magnetic Island Markets Immerse yourself in the local culture by visiting the markets held at Horseshoe

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Bay every Sunday. Jewellery, clothing, art, food and an assortment of treasures are all available at the markets where you’ll meet friendly locals and visitors alike.

Indulge In Local Cuisine Sample culinary delights at various cafes and restaurants across the island. From fresh seafood to international cuisines, there’s something to suit every palate.

Kayak Through Magnetic Island’s Mangroves Explore the island’s mangrove ecosystems by kayaking through the peaceful waters.

Keep an eye out for unique bird species and marine life in this tranquil environment.

Wonder At Waterfalls Wet season is the perfect time to get off the beaten track and explore this island’s waterfalls which can be found across Five Beach Bay, Arcadia, West Point and Nelly Bay.

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he Burdekin agriculture community gathered to experience the future of farming recently as Sugar Research Australia (SRA) hosted a demonstration of Robotti, a Danish developed autonomous farm vehicle.

The Robboti has been imported by Bundaberg company Farm Concepts and is designed for precision operations such as seeding, weeding and spraying, as displayed by Farm Concepts Director Braden Hellmuth and SRA District Manager Terry Granshaw in a cane field at the SRA’s Burdekin Station, Brandon yesterday, Wednesday, January 15.

Mr Hellmuth demonstrated the vehicle and its capabilities of both the hardware and software.

The machine can operate 24/7 without a driver, solely guided by GPS and cameras.

Robboti, the creation of Danish field robotics company Agrointelli, is in operation on farms throughout Europe and around the world and was first imported to Australia in 2022.

“Automation is growing significantly in Australia and agriculture is an important sector in the country,” said Agrointelli CCO Jakob Bebe at the time.

“Robboti can play a significant role in automating the agricultural processes and therefore, we see Australia as an interesting market.”

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Thursday January 18th 2024

he extent to which temporary workers from the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste are supporting essential agricultural and food processing industries has been highlighted by new analysis from the Australia Institute, adding weight to calls for much needed improvements to working conditions for temporary visa holders participating in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme.

The analysis finds that PALM workers are equivalent to 10% of the agricultural workforce usually resident in Australia, and equivalent to nearly a quarter (23%) of Australia’s meat processing workforce usually resident in Australia.

Exploitation and poor working conditions of many temporary workers has been revealed in the report which recommends that working conditions meet those afforded to domestic workers.

The conditions imposed on PALM workers place them at the mercy of employers in a way that would be illegal for domestic workers.

Employers are allowed to make deductions from their wages, and workers are unable to leave their employers without going through a rigorous bureaucratic process.

If they chose to leave an abusive employer without approval, they face the threat of having their visa cancelled.

“The numbers show that workers from the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste are keen to take up the opportunity to work in Australia, but being tied down to a specific employer creates problems,” said Dr Alexia Adhikari, Postdoctoral Research Fellow

at the Australia Institute.

“It leaves workers enormously vulnerable to abuse and coercion and seriously reduces their ability to leave exploitative situations.

“While recent reforms to the program are certainly welcome, Australia can do more to ensure the equitable treatment of PALM Scheme visa holders.

“Overseas workers should be able to participate in temporary migration programs and return home with dignity as well as savings.”

Australia Institute research shows that there is strong support amongst the Australian public to provide better conditions for PALM visa workers with polling stating that over two-thirds of Australians believe PALM visa holders should have access to Medicare while working in Australia.

“Australia wants the Pacific region to think of us as a family and the Australian government wants to lean on our neighbourly relationship to establish partnerships for development, security and COP31 (climate summit),” said Dr Adhikari.

“We are asking for the co-operation and trust of Pacific Island nations, but our policies leave their citizens vulnerable to exploitation as they pick the fruit and vegetables that end up on Australian tables.”

Industries within which PALM visa holders are strongly represented make massive profits for the Australian economy.

Last year, the combined earnings from agricultural production ($90 billion) and agricultural export ($75 billion) were worth in excess of $160 billion.

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appy New Year! I hope readers had a peaceful and relaxing break over the Christmas period and are feeling motivated for all those New Year’s resolutions as we head into 2024.

It’s shaping up to be a big year on the agricultural advocacy front, with local government elections looming in March and the state election just 41 weeks away.

At CANEGROWERS, we remain committed, as we have been for almost one hundred years, to advocating the best outcomes for growers, industry, and the regional communities in which we live, work, and raise our families.

Unfortunately, one of our biggest asks in the upcoming local government elections is, if we’re honest, something you should not have to fight for at all – fair treatment.

Sugarcane rates in the Burdekin are the highest in the state on a cents in the dollar basis and whilst we have a good relationship with the Council and have worked collaboratively with them over the years to try and smooth rate increases, we cannot escape that fact that sugarcane farmers in general are often expected to pay much higher rates than other residents and small businesses, while often receiving fewer services.

Council rating practices are established to effectively guarantee an income for our local governments and there is no doubt that our councils need to raise the necessary funds to deliver the local services our communities need, but many of our members experience bill shock whenever a rates notice appears.

Farming can be a perilous business, with significant fluctuations in income as we balance tight margins, unfavorable weather, and the boom-and-bust cycle of the world sugar market and whilst sugar

prices have been good, they will not remain so and margins will come under more pressure.

For many years CANEGROWERS has been working with the Queensland Farmers’ Federation to raise these concerns around equity and fairness.

As a result, at its state council in October 2023, the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) conceded there was a problem. In fact, a number of councils sought to have the issues of equity and fairness raised at the state government level.

The simple fact is, when it comes to supporting our regional communities, the agricultural sector does some heavy lifting.

Recently, an independent analysis of the sugarcane industry found that for every $1 worth of cane grown in Queensland, the industry generates $6.42 in income for the state economy and supports over 22,000 jobs and 10,000 businesses.

As growers we need local governments to work with the farming sector to expand and increase production, which will in turn boost regional economies.

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Growers are part of the community, and as such we are willing to pay our fair share for the services provided by our local governments, but the rate burden borne by growers needs to change.

Councils and rate payers need fairness in the rating practices that local governments use!

In the lead up to council elections in March, CANEGROWERS will continue to fight for fairness and equity in the development of council rate policy.

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Unlocking Your Best Self

Building Resilience And Reinvention In The New Year

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s the calendar resets and the New Year unfolds, it presents an opportune moment for introspection, growth, and personal transformation. The concept of unlocking your best self isn’t merely a cliché; it’s a journey toward building resilience, fostering self-discovery, and embracing reinvention.

Resilience, the cornerstone of this journey, embodies the ability to bounce back from adversity, navigate life’s challenges, and emerge stronger. It’s not about avoiding difficulties but about facing them with courage, adaptability, and a resilient spirit.

The New Year provides a canvas to cultivate this resilience, to fortify the mind, body, and spirit against life’s inevitable ebbs and flows.

Building resilience is a multifaceted process that involves various practices and approaches. Here are five steps to cultivate resilience and how they can assist in navigating everyday challenges: 1. Developing a Growth Mindset Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth rather than obstacles. Acknowledge that setbacks are part of life and see them as chances to learn. When faced with the challenge of exercising on rainy days, a growth mindset helps reframe it as an opportunity to try indoor workouts, foster-

ing adaptability.

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2. Cultivating Self-Compassion

Break larger goals into smaller, achievable steps. Prioritise tasks and take proactive steps toward your objectives. When struggling with motivation to exercise or facing work deadlines, setting achievable daily goals creates a sense of accomplishment and motivates consistent progress.

Treat yourself with kindness during difficult times. Recognise that everyone faces challenges, and it’s okay to feel overwhelmed. When encountering stressful work deadlines, practicing self-compassion helps reduce self-criticism, allowing space to focus on tasks without added mental pressure.

3. Building a Supportive Network Foster relationships with family, friends, or support groups. Strong social connections provide emotional support and perspective during tough times. When dealing with personal relationship setbacks, a supportive network offers a safe space for discussion, advice, and emotional comfort.

4. Practicing Mindfulness and Stress Management Incorporate mindfulness practices like meditation, deep breathing, or yoga into daily routines. Mindfulness helps manage stress, promotes emotional regulation, and enhances mental clarity. When facing everyday stressors, mindfulness techniques assist in maintaining a calm and composed mindset.

5. Setting Realistic Goals and Taking De-

Building resilience equips individuals with the tools to navigate daily challenges: • Motivation for Exercise in Adverse Conditions: Resilience fosters adaptability, allowing you to find alternative workout routines or see rainy days as an opportunity for different physical activities, maintaining consistency in your exercise regimen.

• Handling Stressful Work Deadlines: Resilience encourages a problem-solving attitude, helping break down complex tasks into manageable components.

This approach aids in maintaining focus, managing time efficiently, and handling pressure effectively.

• Navigating Personal Relationship Setbacks: Resilience promotes emotional balance and self-awareness. It enables individuals to process emotions constructively, communicate effectively, and seek support when facing relationship challenges.

Building resilience empowers individuals to navigate life’s trials with adaptability, and a positive mindset, making every challenge an opportunity for growth and self-improvement.

Cheers To 50 Years

With McCathies Furniture Plus

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ast week, Burdekin Life reported on local business McCathies Furniture Plus celebrating 50 years in 2024.

To reflect this tremendous golden anniversary, Kari and her team warmly invite you to join them at McCathies Furniture Plus on the evening of Thursday, February 8 to enjoy bubbles, memories, and Cheers

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to 50 Years – this event is not happening today, January 18 as reported last week.

Every customer from Thursday, February 8 to Thursday, February 15 will get $50 in McCathies Money to spend in-store during that week, while there will also be a $500 gift voucher hidden in store for one lucky customer to find.

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ome-grown Bowen locals Wendy Bickhoff and her family have been the friendly faces behind Corals City 2 Country since 2009. Retailing high quality western wear, fashion, school clothing and saddlery, Wendy’s description of what her business entails brought a smile to our faces.

“We always say, we sell everything from your hat to your hanky,” said Wendy.

With two kids, a dog and a horse, Wendy and her husband are forever busy, working up to six days a week in the Whitsundays and seven when traveling. After all the hours the pair put into the business, it’s the interactions between customers that stand as Wendy’s highlights when reflecting on the past 15 years.

“The people that you meet in the store or on the road make your day, they become like family, and best friends,” explained Wendy.

With western wear still a focus of the business, Corals City 2 Country has begun re-

tailing locally handmade products, as well as offering a Lazer engraving service to personalize customer’s pieces. Opportunities for growth and innovative approaches to business operations are always on Wendy’s mind, with customers and co-workers having never seen her sit still.

“I am always looking for something different to add to the store, and we talk to all our customers to see what they are looking for as well.”

Wendy and her team pride themselves on conducting their business with old fashioned service, and always seek to work above and beyond for their customers.

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pproaching its 16th year of business in the bustling Burdekin region, Dominiques Flowers and Funk has adapted and transformed to suit the ever-changing business landscape whilst keeping true to owner, Jenny’s strong family values.

The team at Coral City 2 Country, Wendy and Mark Bickhoff and Mary, Wendy’s mother

When the business began in 2008, Dominiques Flowers and Funk stood as a florist and accessory store, with a touch of event styling introduced in later years. In 2020, COVID-19 acted as a catalyst for change among each business in the Burdekin region, and for Jenny, she was prompted to introduce clothing to her retail range, and re-structure the event styling component of the store.

Jenny believes it’s the dedication to producing the highest quality of customer service that has granted the business 16 years of trading.

“We have 16 years’ experience in listening to our clients, doing our best to give them exactly what they are looking for, and we’re forever changing and trying something new.

“We love seeing people leaving the store feeling great about themselves in their new outfit.”

“We passed the event side over to my daughter-in-law, and now we get to relax, and sell beautiful clothing all day long,” said Jenny.

Since the introduction of an online store front for Dominiques Flowers and Funk, Jenny and her team are loving the fastpaced environment and are grateful for being the busiest they have ever been.

“We are forever getting in early, leaving late, responding to people’s messages as soon as we get them, and shipping orders as fast as humanly possible,” explained Jenny.

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FRIDAY 26 JANUARY 2024 Australia Day Awards Ceremony

Friday, from 9.30am The Burdekin Shire Council Australia Day Awards recognise members of our community who have made an outstanding contribution to the community and for their exceptional achievement in a variety of areas. Members of the public are encouraged to nominate an individual or group whom they believe deserves recognition for their valuable and selfless efforts. Australia Day Celebrations will be held on Thursday 26th January, 2023 at the Burdekin Theatre.

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FRIDAY 2 FEBRUARY The Little Mermaid

Friday, from 7.30pm Burdekin Singers and Theatre Company presents The Little Mermaid. With creative costuming and sets, fantastic music and unbelievable chorography, from ‘Under the Sea’ to “Part of your world’, this show will be a hit for everyone. Tickets available through the Burdekin Theatre, beginning at $47 for concession.

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THURSDAY 15 FEBRUARY Creedence Clearwater Collective

Thursday, from 5.30pm We invite you to join us for a night of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty, as we celebrate the music of one of the world’s most iconic bands – from the songs they wrote, to the songs covered, to the songs they wrote for others. From their album debut in 1968 to their last album in 1972, CCR was a juggernaut of phenomenal proportions.

No other band has created such an impact in such a short time. The Creedence Clearwater Collective brings to the stage a band that captures the unique CCR sound. You do not want to hear through the grapevine that you missed out on this fun, hitpacked live concert.

Join us, a real-life travelling band.

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SATURDAY 9 MARCH Laurie’s Love Gala Ball

Saturday, from 6pm Book your tickets for the 2024 Laurie’s Love Gala Ball featuring special guest speaker and

brain cancer advocate, Carrie Bickmore. All tickets include four hour beer and wine drink package and three-course meal. Dress code: Black Tie. Burdekin Memorial Hall

SUNDAY 10 MARCH

Zonta’s International Women’s Day Sunday, from 1.30pm Celebrate IWD in style at a scrumptious High Tea. The 2024 Zonta UN theme is “Count her in: Accelerating Gender Equality through Economic Empowerment”. Fun afternoon is assured with a guest speaker, an assortment of awards and prizes, lucky door, raffles etc. The funds raised support Zonta’s various ongoing local and international projects. Burdekin Catholic High School, Marchellin Centre, Gibson Street, Ayr

SATURDAY 16 MARCH NQ Fast Track Talent Showcase

Saturday, from 11am The NQ Fast Track Talent Showcase is the only talent showcase of it’s kind in Queensland.

The event is run by leading event and artist management company Yoyo Music and hosted in the Burdekin Shire by the Burdekin Shire Youth Council. The national talent showcase is open to performers of all ages and talent genres, with over $5,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs, including professional development and national performance opportunities.

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WEDNESDAY 27 MARCH The Robertson Brothers 60’s Variety TV Show

Wednesday, from 5pm Following their Sold Out National Tour in 2023, Australia’s new ‘Kings of Variety Television’ are back in 2024 with a brand new show! The Robertson Brothers are thrilled to be returning with their new heart-warming and uplifting 1960’s Variety TV Show!

Geoff and Ben Robertson are back as your charming and cheeky hosts for this nostalgic night of entertainment as they pay tribute to the musical giants of the 1960’s – The Beach Boys, The Monkees, Johnny Farnham, Peter, Paul and Mary, The Hollies, The Bee Gees, Frankie Valli, The Everly Brothers, Neil Sedaka and The Seekers.

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FRIDAY 12 APRIL Shane Muspratt Cup

Friday, from 9am The Shane Muspratt Cup is an Annual Under 12’s Junior Rugby League Carnival proudly hosted by the Burdekin Roosters Junior Rugby League Club. The Burdekin Junior Rugby League host this hotly contested event for under 12’s annually with great success. This competition is open to all QRL Registered Junior Rugby League Players in the Under 12 age group and is a great weekend for spectators who love rugby league. It is a great event that brings hundreds of families to the Burdekin region!

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SATURDAY 13 APRIL

Bohemian Rhapsody: Made in Heaven Tour

Saturday, from 8pm Direct from sell-out theatres, Australia’s longest running Queen Tribute since 1993, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” starring the internationally acclaimed Thomas Crane, returns in 2024 for the brand new show, “Made In Heaven”. Prepare for an unforgettable journey as Thomas Crane takes fans through the iconic hits of Queen. Prepare to be transported back in time as “Bohemian Rhapsody” recreates the visual excitement and electrifying energy of a Queen concert.

Audiences can expect an unforgettable night filled with Queen’s iconic hits from the ‘70s to the ‘90s, including classics like “Somebody to Love,” “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” and, of course, “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Purchase tickets from the Burdekin Theatre.

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Canefield Ashes Carnival

Saturday April 13 and Sunday April 14 from 7.30am The Canefield Ashes brings the excitement of 20/20 cricket to the sugar capital of Australia.

The competition has quickly developed into a great weekend of cricket, mateship and socialising. The two-day contest is held over a weekend and attracts teams from the Burdekin as well as Bowen, Proserpine and Charters Towers. This year is the 20th anniversary of the ashes and a golf day is also being planned for Friday April 12 as part of the 20 year celebrations.

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SUNDAY 21 APRIL Burdekin Sugar Rush • Sunday, from 6:30am 21km • 7:15am 10km • 7:30am 5km, Seniors and Juniors U16 The Burdekin Sugar Rush is the signature running event for the Burdekin Road Runners and Walkers Club. The event not only showcases the spectacular features of the Burdekin Shire, but also celebrates the role that fun and fitness has in the community.

The event attracts running enthusiasts from around the region (including Townsville, Cairns, Charters Towers, Whitsundays and Mackay) and also has a key focus of attracting first time competitors through the provision of a half marathon (21 kilometres), five and ten kilometre fun run, team challenge and kids fun run.

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WEDNESDAY 24 APRIL The Boys From Oz

Wednesday, from 11am Let’s hear it for The Boys! Come celebrate the greatest songs from Australia’s greatest male singers. Join JD Smith as he takes you on a journey through the pop, rock & country classics that have been the soundtrack to your life. From the unofficial national anthems of John Farnham’s You’re The Voice, Daryl Braithwaite’s The Horses & Peter Allen’s I Still Call Australia Home; Supergroup classics

by ACDC, INXS, Cold Chisel, Little River Band & The Bee Gees; the Poptastic stylings of John Paul Young, Rick Springfield & Leo Sayer through to iconic ballads from Savage Garden, Rick Price & Keith Urban…. you will be stunned by the powerhouse vocal versatility and charm that JD Smith brings to these songs on stage. (A lifetime performing around the world in musicals & most recently with the international vocal supergroup The Ten Tenors will do that.) The Boys from Oz will have you singing, dancing and cheering as you remember how much you love these iconic songs from Australia’s most iconic male performers!

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ive days of dancing has wrapped up at the Burdekin Theatre as the Verve Dance Festival took over the Burdekin from Thursday, January 11 to Monday, January 15.

The competition gives local competitors another opportunity to showcase their talents while bringing people from across north, central, and west Queensland to the Burdekin.

Competitors aged 20 years and under performed in over 100 sections across the weekend.

Read on to find a selection of results.

SECTION: 001 4 years and under Tiny Tots Solo 1st Calayah Ferris

2nd Izalea Patuwai 2nd Peyton Prothero 3rd Abbie Grace Court

1st Ella Schurmann 2nd Frankie Whybird 3rd Mackenzie McDonald

1st Payton Letitia Hills 2nd Brooklyn Keating 3rd Summer Keating

SECTION: 006 9 years Classical Solo 1st Elle Rose Cummings 2nd Summer Keating 3rd Ava Whybird

SECTION: 030/031 7 - 8 years Tap Solo 1st Harriet Lawson 2nd Harvey Rose McClelland 3rd Indigo Tranberg

SECTION: 065 10 years Jazz Solo 1st Gracie Corowa 2nd Emma Maxey 3rd Paityn Sukaserm

SECTION: 007 10 years Classical Solo 1st Shiloh Belle Sunnerdale 2nd Gracie Corowa 3rd Emma Maxey

SECTION: 033 10 years Tap Solo 1st Lataf-Elya Tietie 2nd Gracie Corowa 3rd Savannah Large

SECTION: 016 6 years and under Demi-Character Solo 1st Frankie Whybird 2nd Arison Deicke

SECTION: 034 11 years Tap Solo 1st Abbie Grace Court 2nd Izalea Patuwai 3rd Demi Cook

SECTION: 066 11 years Jazz Solo 1st Izalea Patuwai 2nd Peyton Prothero 3rd Abbie Grace Court 3rd Paeton Lorraway

SECTION: 100/101 9 - 10 years Contemporary Commercial Solo 1st Sunny Rowbotham 2nd Radha Haller 3rd Payton Letitia Hills

SECTION: 017/018 7 - 8 years Demi-Character Solo 1st Harvey Rose McClelland 2nd Ayllah Ferris 3rd Mackenzie Brown SECTION: 019 9 years Demi-Character Solo 1st Elle Rose Cummings 2nd Summer Keating 3rd Annabelle Brooks SECTION: 021/022 11 - 12 years Demi-Character Solo 1st Owen Reed

SECTION: 035 12 years Tap Solo 1st Blake Calkin 2nd Charlotte Finch 3rd Ruby Harland SECTION: 045 12 years Slow or Waltz Tap Solo 1st Charlotte Finch 2nd Brooke Wilkinson 3rd Savannah Jackson SECTION: 061 6 years and under Jazz Solo

SECTION: 079 8 years and under Lyrical Solo 1st Harvey Rose McClelland 2nd Maeve Young 3rd Ayllah Ferris SECTION: 082 11 years Lyrical Solo 1st Peyton Prothero 2nd Izalea Patuwai 3rd Abbie Grace Court SECTION: 089 8 years and under Contemporary Traditional Solo 1st Grace Hills SECTION: 090/091 9 - 10 years Contemporary Traditional Solo

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SECTION: 142 8 years and under Improvisation - Classical Solo 1st Grace Hills SECTION: 148 8 years and under Improvisation - Jazz Solo 1st Ayllah Ferris 2nd Indigo Tranberg 3rd Grace Hills

SECTION: 112 11 - 12 years Hip Hop Solo 1st Paeton Lorraway 2nd Izalea Patuwai 3rd Meela Thornton

SECTION: 150 11 - 12 years Improvisation - Jazz Solo 1st Abbie Grace Court 2nd Izalea Patuwai 3rd Paeton Lorraway

SECTION: 116 8 years and under Song & Dance Solo 1st Harvey Rose McClelland 2nd Indigo Tranberg

SECTION: 155 9 - 10 years Improvisation - Tap Solo Sponsored by Wilmar Sugar & Renewables 1st Gracie Corowa 2nd Payton Letitia Hills 3rd Lataf-Elya Tietie 3rd Summer Keating

SECTION: 118 11 - 12 years Song & Dance Solo 1st Paeton Lorraway SECTION: 129 8 years and under Student Choreography Solo 1st Harriet Lawson 2nd Grace Hills SECTION: 138 9 - 10 years Acro Solo 1st Mikayla Close 2nd Summer Keating

SECTION: 160 8 years and under Open Duo/Trio 1st Frankie Whybird & Noah Logan 2nd Estelle Mooney & Harriet Lawson For full results, visit Verve Dance Festival on Facebook.

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FRIDAY

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 2.05 Tony Robinson: WWII By Drone. 3.00 Mastermind Aust. 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 The Supervet. 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 11.

Highlights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust.

6.30 News. 7.30 The Welsh Valley That Won The Lottery. 8.25 The Mayfair Hotel Megabuild. 9.35 Sex: A Bonkers History. 10.30 SBS News.

11.00 L’Opera. 12.00 La Fortuna.

2.50 Nine Perfect Strangers. 3.40 Going Places. 4.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 The Lunch Break. 12.10 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3.

Afternoon session. 2.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 2.30 Cricket. First Test.

Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

The Qualifier. 10.00 MOVIE: The Social Network. (2010) 12.30 Cycling.

Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s.

Stage 4. Highlights. 1.30 Travel Oz. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 10.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Day 6. 3.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Afternoon 6.

6.00 9News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 6.

10.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Late-night 6. From Melbourne Park.

Hosted by Tony Jones.

11.00 New Amsterdam. (M) 12.00 Family Law. (M) 1.00 Prison. (M) 2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (M) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Destination WA. 4.30 Global Shop.

5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Skippy.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. 7.30 Ent. Tonight. 8.00 Farm To Fork. 8.30 Judge Judy. 9.00 Bold. 9.30 Neighbours. 10.00 Taste Of Aust. 10.30 GCBC. 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. 11.30 My Market Kitchen. 12.00 10 News First: Midday.

1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 To Be Advised.

3.05 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Judge Judy.

4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.50 Fire Country. (PG) 10.50 So Help Me Todd. (PG) 11.40 The Project. 12.40 Stephen Colbert.

2.00 Shopping.

SATURDAY

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. 12.00 News. 12.30 Keeping Faith. (M) 1.30 Darby And Joan. (PG) 2.10 Spicks And Specks.

(PG) 2.45 McCartney 3, 2, 1. (PG) 3.45 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG) 4.35 Grand Designs Transformations.

5.30 Muster Dogs. (PG) 6.30 Back Roads: Naracoorte, South Australia.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Darby And Joan. (PG) 8.15 Vera. (M) 9.45 Total Control. (MA15+) 10.45 The Capture. (M) 12.00 Rage.

(MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating.

ISU European Championships.

Highlights. 4.30 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs. 5.00 Motor Racing.

Dakar Rally. Final stage. Highlights.

6.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. 6.30 News. 7.30 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses & Gardens.

8.40 Beautiful Lakes Of Northern Italy. 9.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 10.25 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. 11.15 In Therapy.

12.15 In Therapy. 12.40 In Therapy.

3.05 Going Places. 4.05 Bamay. 4.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 The Lunch Break. 12.10 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4.

Afternoon session. 2.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 2.30 Cricket. First Test.

Australia v West Indies. Day 1. Late afternoon session. 5.00 News.

5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. The Eliminator. 10.00 MOVIE: The Dark Tower. (2017) 12.00 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 5. Highlights. 1.00 Travel Oz. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Shopping.

4.00 Get Clever. 5.00 My Greek Odyssey.

6.00 Weekend Today. 9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 10.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Day 7. 3.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Afternoon 7.

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 7.

10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Latenight 7.

11.00 New Amsterdam. (M) 12.00 Family Law. (M) 1.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (M) 2.00 The Incredible Journey. (PG) 2.30 Destination WA. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Helping Hands Summer Series. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 10 Minute Kitchen. 10.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. 10.30 Taste Of Aust. 11.00 The Chef’s Garden.

11.30 All 4 Adventure. 12.30 The Yes Experiment. 1.00 GCBC. 1.30 Exploring Off The Grid. 2.00 Healthy Homes. 2.30 Wildlife Rescue. 3.30 Roads Less Travelled. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Farm To Fork.

5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 Jamie’s 5 Ingredient Mediterranean.

7.30 Ambulance UK. 8.45 To Be Advised. 12.00 NCIS: LA. 1.00 Shopping. 4.30 Authentic. 5.00 Hour Of Power.

SUNDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline Summer. 1.00 New Leash On Life. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.30 Dream Gardens. 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 Cook And The Chef. 3.50 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. 4.40 Extraordinary Escapes. 5.30 The ABC Of. 6.00 Grand Designs Transformations.

7.00 News. 7.30 Muster Dogs. 8.30 Total Control. 9.25 Miniseries: Best Interests. 10.25 Mystery Road.

11.25 Harrow. 12.15 The Trial Of Christine Keeler. 1.15 Sanditon. 2.00 Rage Vault. 4.10 The Durrells. 5.00 Pilgrimage: The Road To Rome.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Ascot Kayaking. 1.00 Speedweek.

3.00 Figure Skating. ISU European Championships. Highlights. 5.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize.

5.40 Swamp Ghost. 6.30 News.

7.30 The Crusaders: Fortresses Of Faith. 8.30 Her Name Is Nanny Nellie. 10.00 Pompeii: Sin City. 11.30 Hemingway. 1.20 Uranium: Twisting The Dragon’s Tail. 4.10 Going Places.

4.40 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 The Lunch Break. 12.10 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 5.

Afternoon session. 2.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 2.30 Cricket. First Test.

Australia v West Indies. Day 5. Late afternoon session. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 News. 7.00 7NEWS Spotlight. 8.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Mamma Mia! (2008) 10.55 Autopsy USA. 12.00 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 6.

Highlights. 1.00 Emergency Call.

2.00 Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Weekend Today. 9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 10.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Day 8. 3.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Afternoon 8.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 8.

10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Latenight 8.

11.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+) 12.00 Family Law. (M) 1.00 #TextMeWhenYouGetHome. (M) 2.00 Iconic Australia. (PG) 3.00 TV Shop.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PG) 4.30 GolfBarons. (PG) 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. 8.30 Freshly Picked. 9.00 Taste Of Aust. 9.30 My Market Kitchen. 10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 Pooches At Play. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.00 4x4 Adventures.

1.00 Buy To Build. 1.30 Healthy Homes. 2.00 Cook With Luke. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. 3.00 GCBC. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 All 4 Adventure.

5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 Gladiators.

8.50 NCIS: Hawai’i. 9.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. 10.40 To Be Advised. 11.30 The Sunday Project. 12.30 Shopping.

4.30 CBS Morning.

MONDAY

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Movin’ To The Country. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 News.

1.00 Vera. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Cook And The Chef. 3.25 Tenable.

4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.15 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Revenge: Our Dad The Nazi Killer. (M) 9.00 You Can’t Ask That.

(M) 9.35 Diana. (PG) 10.50 News.

11.10 War On Waste. (PG) 12.05 Changing Ends. (PG) 12.30 Love Your Garden. 1.20 Tenable. (PG) 2.05 Rage. (MA15+) 4.40 The Durrells.

5.30 7.30.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.10 WorldWatch.

2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 2.10 Tony Robinson: WWII

By Drone. 3.00 Mastermind Aust.

3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The Supervet. 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News.

7.30 Jonathan Ross’ Myths And Legends. 8.25 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. 9.20 The Secret Life Of Lighthouses. 10.15 SBS News.

10.45 Blanca. 11.40 Reyka. 3.40 Going Places. 4.40 Bamay. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Love At Look Lodge. (2020) (PG) 2.00 Border Security: Int. (PG) 2.30 Surf Patrol. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. The Challenger.

10.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 11.00 Highway Cops. (PG) 11.30 Autopsy USA: John Ritter. (M) 12.30 Bates Motel. (M) 2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 10.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Day 9. 3.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Afternoon 9. 6.00 9News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Night 9.

10.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Late-night 9.

11.00 New Amsterdam. (M) 12.00 Family Law. (M) 1.00 Killer At The Crime Scene. (MA15+) 2.00 Destination WA. (PG) 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PG) 4.30 GolfBarons. (PG) 5.00 9News Early.

5.30 Today.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. 7.30 Ent. Tonight. 8.00 Farm To Fork. 8.30 GCBC. 9.00 Judge Judy. 9.30 Bold. 10.00 Taste Of Aust. 10.30 Freshly Picked. 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. 11.30 My Market Kitchen. 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.20 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours.

4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Gladiators. (PG) 8.50 FBI: Most Wanted. (M) 10.50 The Project. 11.50 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 One Plus One. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow.

12.00 News. 1.00 Call The Midwife.

2.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery.

2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Cook And The Chef. 3.25 Tenable. 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.15 Love Your Garden.

6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz.

7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 McCartney 3, 2, 1. 9.00 Earth. 10.05 You Can’t Ask That.

10.35 News. 10.55 Revenge: Our Dad The Nazi Killer. 11.50 Baby Surgeons. 12.40 Love Your Garden.

1.30 Tenable. 2.15 Rage. 4.40 The Durrells. 5.30 7.30.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 2.05 Good With Wood. 3.00 Mastermind Aust.

3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The Supervet. 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Johnny Cash: Redemption Of An Idol. 10.20 SBS News. 10.50 Das Boot. 11.50 Cargo. 1.45 Cargo. 3.35 Going Places. 4.35 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Always Amore. (2022) 2.00 Border Security: Int. 2.30 Surf Patrol. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The 1% Club. (PG) 8.35 MOVIE: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. (2018) (PG) Lily James, Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep.

10.55 Ambulance: Code Red. (M) 12.00 Bates Motel. (MA15+) 1.00 Bates Motel. (M) 2.00 Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 10.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Day 10. 3.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Afternoon 10.

6.00 9News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 10.

10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Latenight 10.

11.00 New Amsterdam. (M) 12.00 Family Law. (M) 1.00 Killer At The Crime Scene. (M) 2.00 Destination WA. 2.30 My Way. 3.00 TV Shop.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PG) 4.30 GolfBarons. (PG) 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Ent. Tonight. 8.00 Farm To Fork.

8.30 Judge Judy. 9.00 Bold. 9.30 Neighbours. 10.00 Taste Of Aust.

10.30 GCBC. 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. 11.30 My Market Kitchen.

12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.20 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 Gladiators.

8.50 Soccer. AFC Asian Cup. Group stage. Australia v Uzbekistan. 12.00 NCIS. 1.00 NCIS: LA. 2.00 The Project. 3.00 Stephen Colbert. 4.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 First Weapons. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow.

12.00 News. 1.00 Miniseries: Come Home. 2.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Cook And The Chef. 3.30 Tenable.

4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.10 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 9.35 Changing Ends.

9.55 Miniseries: Best Interests. 10.55 News. 11.15 Love Your Garden. 12.00 Tenable. 12.50 MOVIE: Queen Of The Desert. (2015) 3.00 Rage. 4.40 The Durrells. 5.30 7.30.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Muster Dogs. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 News. 1.00 Earth. 2.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Cook And The Chef. 3.30 Tenable.

4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.15 Love Your Garden. 6.00 Back Roads.

6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 Australian Of The Year Awards. 8.45 Grand Designs Transformations.

9.45 Fake Or Fortune? 10.45 News.

11.00 Finding Alice. 11.50 Keeping Faith. 12.50 Love Your Garden.

1.40 Tenable. 2.25 Rage. 4.45 The Durrells. 5.30 Poh’s Kitchen.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 2.05 Good With Wood. 3.00 Mastermind Aust.

3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The Supervet. 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry. 8.30 The Elon Musk Show. 9.30 Zelenskyy: Citizens At War. 10.25 SBS News.

10.55 All Those Things We Never Said. 11.30 All Those Things We Never Said. 12.05 Vienna Blood. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 2.05 Good With Wood. 3.00 Mastermind Aust.

3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The Supervet. 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Julia Bradbury’s Irish Journey. 8.30 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor. 9.25 Culprits. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 A Class Apart. 11.45 My Brilliant Friend. 4.00 Going Places.

4.30 Bamay. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Vows We Keep. (2021) (PG) 2.00 Border Security: Int. (PG) 2.30 Surf Patrol. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News.

5.00 The Chase Aust.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Final.

10.30 MOVIE: Pacific Rim: Uprising.

(2018) (M) John Boyega, Scott Eastwood, Cailee Spaeny.

12.45 My Impossible House. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Border Security: Int. 1.00 Pre-Game Show. 2.00 Cricket. Second Test.

Australia v West Indies. Day 1.

Afternoon session. 4.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 4.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 1.

Late afternoon session. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Cricket.

Second Test. Australia v West Indies.

Day 1. Evening session. 9.30 MOVIE: Total Recall. (2012) 11.55 World’s Most Shocking Emergency Calls.

1.00 Black-ish. 1.30 Black-ish. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 10.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Day 11. 3.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Afternoon 11. 6.00 9News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Night 11.

10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Latenight 11.

11.00 New Amsterdam. (M) 12.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime.

(M) 1.00 Killer At The Crime Scene.

(M) 2.00 Destination WA. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PG) 4.30 GolfBarons. (PG) 5.00 9News Early.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 12. 3.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 12. 4.00 Pointless. 5.00 Tipping Point. 6.00 9News. 7.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Night 12. Women’s semi-final. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late-night 12. Women’s semifinal. 11.00 New Amsterdam. 12.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 1.00 Killer At The Crime Scene. 2.00 Hello SA. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory.

4.30 Destination WA. 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. 7.30 Ent. Tonight. 8.00 Farm To Fork. 8.30 Judge Judy. 9.00 Bold. 9.30 Neighbours. 10.00 Taste Of Aust. 10.30 GCBC. 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. 11.30 My Market Kitchen. 12.00 10 News First: Midday.

1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 To Be Advised.

3.20 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold.

5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Gladiators. (PG) 8.45 FBI: International. (M) 10.35 Blue Bloods. (M) 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. 7.30 Ent. Tonight. 8.00 Farm To Fork. 8.30 Judge Judy. 9.00 Bold. 9.30 Neighbours. 10.00 Taste Of Aust. 10.30 GCBC. 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. 11.30 My Market Kitchen. 12.00 10 News First: Midday.

1.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 To Be Advised.

3.15 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork.

4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Dog Hospital With Graeme Hall. (PG) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+) 9.30 Blue Bloods. (M) 10.30 The Project. 11.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

WEDNESDAY

ABC TV

TUESDAY

Thursday January 18th 2024

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 The Chemical World. 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. 2.00 Total Control. (M) 3.00 Cook And The Chef. 3.25 Tenable.

4.15 Antiques Roadshow. 5.15 Love Your Garden. (PG) 6.00 Back Roads.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Monty Don’s American Gardens.

8.30 Midsomer Murders. (M) 10.00 Australia’s Open. (M) 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.10 Love Your Garden. (PG) 12.00 Tenable.

12.45 Wakefield. (MA15+) 1.45 Rage.

(MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

THURSDAY

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Social Life WEEKLY TV GUIDE

Classifications: (PG) Parental Guidance (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (CC) Closed Captions (R) Repeat. Please note: Listings are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by networks.

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6.00pm Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

8.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 10.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. (PG, R) 11.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash 5.00pm Tennis. Australian League. The Qualifier.

Open. Night 6.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 10.00 Movie: The 7.30 Movie: Spider-Man Sting. (1973) (PG, R) 3. (2007) (M, R) Tobey Paul Newman, Robert Maguire, Kirsten Dunst.

Redford.

10.20 Movie: District 12.40 Movie: Carry On 9. (2009) (MA15+, R) Cabby. (1963) (PG, R) Sharlto Copley.

12.40 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 1.10 American Pickers.

(PG, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M, R) 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles.

(M, R) 11.15 JAG. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping.

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

5.45pm The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross.

(R) 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Hoarders. (M) 9.20 Generation Sext.

10.25 Mums Make Porn Germany. (MA15+, R) 12.10 Radio Hate.

(MA15+, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 QI. (M, R) 8.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala 2023.

(M, R) 10.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M, R) 11.15 State Of The Union.

(M, R) 11.45 MythBusters. (PG, R) 12.35am Portlandia.

(M, R)

6.00pm Extreme Animal Transport. (PG) 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R) 8.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R) 11.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. (PG, R) 12.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. (R) 1.00 Escape To The Country. (R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash 5.00pm Tennis. Australian League. The Eliminator.

Open. Night 7.

7.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 10.00 Movie: For A Few 7.30 Air Crash Dollars More. (1965) Investigations: The (M, R) Clint Eastwood, Accident Files. (PG) Lee Van Cleef.

8.30 Disasters At Sea. 12.45 Movie: The (PG, R) Gunfight At Dodge City.

9.30 Mighty Ships. (PG, R) (1959) (M, R) 10.30 Mighty Planes.

(PG, R) 11.30 Building Giants.

(PG, R)

6.00pm Soccer. A-League Men. Round 13. Western Sydney Wanderers v Perth Glory.

9.15 NCIS: Los Angeles.

(M, R) 12.05 FBI: International.

(PG, R) 1.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M, R) 2.00 48 Hours. (M, R)

6.10pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.35 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.30 Friends. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping.

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

5.45pm Australia In Colour. (PG, R) 6.40 The Toys That Built The World. (PG) 7.30 Building The Ultimate. (PG, R) 8.30 Icons Unearthed: James Bond: Changing Times. (M) 10.20 Better Things.

(MA15+) 11.20 Fear The Walking Dead. (MA15+, R) 1.05 The X-Files. (M, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 QI. (M, R) 8.30 Louis Theroux: A Different Brain. (M, R) 9.30 You Can’t Ask That: Muslims. (PG, R) 9.50 Interview With The Vampire. (M, R) 10.35 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 11.25 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG, R) 12.05am Miniseries: The Hollow Crown. (M, R)

6.00pm Escape To The Country. (R) 7.00 The Vicar Of Dibley.

(PG, R) 8.50 Call The Midwife.

(M, R) 11.20 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways.

(PG, R) 12.20 I Escaped To The Country. (PG, R) 1.30 Last Chance Learners. (PG, R)

6.00pm Border Security: International. (PG, R) 6.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line.

(PG, R) 8.00 Motorbike Cops.

(PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Tears Of The Sun. (2003) (MA15+, R) 10.55 Movie: Surrogates.

(2009) (M, R) 12.55 Blokesworld. (PG, R)

5.00pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 8.

7.00 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: High Crimes.

(2002) (M, R) Ashley Judd, Morgan Freeman, Jim Caviezel.

11.00 Madam Secretary.

(M, R) 12.00 Killer Couples. (M) 1.00 Movie: Circus Of Horrors. (1960) (M, R)

6.00pm JAG. (PG, R) 7.00 Bondi Rescue.

(PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles.

(M, R) 11.15 SEAL Team. (PG, R) 12.15 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M, R) 1.10 Evil. (M, R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 9.30 South Park.

(MA15+, R) 11.00 Friends. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping.

(R) 1.30 Just For Laughs Montreal. (M, R)

5.45pm Alone Sweden.

6.40 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. (PG, R) 7.35 Abandoned Engineering.

8.30 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. (M, R) 9.30 Cracking The Code.

(PG, R) 10.30 The Gentle Art Of Swedish Death Cleaning. (PG) 11.25 Witch Hunt. (M, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 MythBusters. (PG) 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces Northern Lights Adventure. (R) 10.10 Louis Theroux: Twilight Of The Porn Stars. (M, R) 11.10 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

6.00pm Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.00 Home And Away.

(PG) 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 8.30 Endeavour. (M, R) 10.30 Fortitude.

(MA15+, R) 11.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 12.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. (R) 1.00 Endeavour. (M, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. The Challenger.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG, R) 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG, R) 10.30 Ax Men. (M) 12.30 American Restoration. (PG, R) 1.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

5.00pm Tennis. Australian 5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) Open. Night 9.

6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 7.30 Death In Paradise.

8.30 NCIS. (M, R) (M, R) 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles.

8.40 To Be Advised.

(M, R) 11.00 Madam Secretary. 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) (M, R) 12.00 Saved & Remade.

1.00 Movie: The Lady Killers. (1955) (PG, R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping.

(R) 1.30 The Big Bang Theory. (M, R)

5.45pm The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross.

(R) 6.15 The Fast History Of. (PG) 6.40 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Taskmaster. (M, R) 9.25 Two Weeks To Live.

(M) 10.25 Scrubs. (M, R) 11.25 Hoarders. (M, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Bliss. (M, R) 9.00 Rosehaven. (PG, R) 9.30 Portlandia. (PG, R) 10.15 Back. (M, R) 10.40 Would I Lie To You? (R) 11.10 Movie: Year One. (2009) (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme.

(PG, R) 8.30 A Touch Of Frost.

(PG, R) 10.45 Law & Order: UK. (M, R) 11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R) 1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) 1.30 Room For Improvement. (R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Outback Truckers.

(PG, R) 9.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. (PG, R) 10.30 Ice Road Truckers.

(PG, R) 11.30 Jade Fever. (PG, R) 12.00 Storage Wars.

(M, R) 12.30 American Restoration. (PG, R)

6.00pm Tennis.

Australian Open. Night 10.

7.00 Antiques Roadshow.

(R) 7.30 New Tricks. (M, R) 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG, R) 10.40 New York Homicide. (M) 11.40 Madam Secretary.

(M, R) 12.35 Saved & Remade.

(R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 9.25 FBI: International.

(PG, R) 10.20 SEAL Team. (M, R) 11.15 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping.

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

5.45pm The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross.

(R) 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Dark Side Of The 2000s. (MA15+) 9.25 Stone Cold Takes On America.

10.15 Hudson & Rex. (M) 11.55 Box 21. (MA15+, R)

TUESDAY

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 9.20 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+, R) 10.00 Killing Eve. (M, R) 10.45 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 11.15 Louis Theroux: A Different Brain. (M, R) 12.15am Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M, R)

6.00pm Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.00 Home And Away.

(PG) 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R) 8.45 Lewis. (M, R) 10.45 Law & Order: UK. (M, R) 11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R) 12.45 My Greek Odyssey.

(PG, R) 2.00 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Final.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Highway Patrol.

(PG, R) 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) 9.30 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 10.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 11.30 Nature Gone Wild.

(PG)

6.00pm Tennis.

Australian Open. Night 11.

7.00 Antiques Roadshow.

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

(M, R) 10.50 The Real Murders Of Atlanta. (M) 11.50 Madam Secretary.

(M, R) 12.50 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (PG, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. (M, R) 10.20 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M, R) 11.15 Diagnosis Murder.

(M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping.

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

5.45pm The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross.

(R) 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Movie: Son Of A Gun. (2014) (MA15+, R) 10.25 Movie: Joyride.

(2022) (M, R) 12.10 The Bad Kids.

(MA15+, R) 1.55 Fringes. (MA15+, R)

WEDNESDAY

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 8.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 9.00 Gruen. (PG, R) 9.40 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG, R) 10.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M, R) 10.45 Bliss. (M, R) 11.15 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 11.45 Black Mirror. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Father Brown. (M, R) 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries.

(M, R) 12.30 Father Brown.

(M, R) 1.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. (R) 2.00 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 1. Late afternoon session.

6.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Counting Cars. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Wrath Of Man. (2021) (MA15+, R) 11.00 Movie: 2.22. (2017) (M, R) 1.05 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

6.00pm Tennis.

Australian Open. Night 12. Women’s semi-final.

7.00 Antiques Roadshow.

(R) 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG, R) 8.40 Poirot. (PG, R) 10.50 Snapped. (M) 11.50 Manifest. (M, R) 12.50 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS: New Orleans.

(M, R) 10.20 Evil. (MA15+, R) 11.15 Diagnosis Murder.

(M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 8.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping.

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

5.45pm The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross.

(R) 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG) 10.10 Loot: Blood Treasure. (PG, R) 12.00 Dark Side Of Comedy. (MA15+, R)

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(MA15+, R) 11.30 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 12.00am QI. (M, R) 12.30 Killing Eve. (M, R) 1.15 Back. (MA15+, R)

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Dedicate a day to exploring the diverse history of the Burdekin. From farming triumphs to the hidden stories of WWII shelters, each place unfolds a unique tale.

• Travel into Ayr to find a number of heritage-listed and restored buildings.

Within the Ayr CBD, admire the iconic Town Clock, Council Chambers, Ayr Post Office and Court House. Learn more about the Ayr Historic Town Walk at www.visitburdekin.com.au.

• Head over the Burdekin Bridge to Home Hill to find Pioneer Avenue, telling the story of the region’s pioneering families.

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Follow along on this one day history tour, courtesy of Visit Burdekin, North Queensland on Facebook: • Starting in the small town of Brandon, you will find the Brandon Heritage Precinct, home to the Burdekin Machinery Preservationists. Inside you will find a display of old farm machinery including the restored 1910 Marshall C Class Tractor, the only one of its class left in the world.

Thursday January 18th 2024

DEATH NOTICES EATON, DESLEY JOAN LATE OF AYR.

Passed away on 8th January, 2024 aged 71 years.

The plaques sit under the shady trees in the main street of Home Hill, Eighth Avenue, Bruce Highway.

• The Silver Link Interpretive Display at the Home Hill Visitor Information Centre houses many photos depicting the history of the region and the construction of the iconic Burdekin Bridge.

• Just 8km south of Home Hill is the Charlie’s Hill WWII site, the No 211 Radar Station was one of twenty radar installations along the North Queensland coastline used during World War II.

POSITIONS VACANT

Loved wife of Steve, daughter of Edward and Lois Lade (both deceased), loving mother of Annette and Kristy, step-mother of Dayle and Michael (deceased), grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and aunt and friend to many.

A service to celebrate the life of Desley will commence at 3.30pm. TODAY, Thursday, 18th January, 2024 at The Woongarra Crematorium Chapel, Bruce Highway, Julago.

K & S WRIGHT

FUNERAL DIRECTORS 40 FOURTEENTH STREET HOME HILL PHONE 47821270

MILLER, STEVEN JAMES (STEVE) LATE OF HOME HILL, Passed away on 15th September, 2023 aged 95 years.

Loved father and father-in-law of Julie-Ann and Chris, Kayla and Ryan, loving grandfather of Karson, Sonny, Lennox, Billie and Bridie, loved brother of Paul.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO FILL A CASUAL VACANCY AS A RATEPAYER DIRECTOR Lower Burdekin Water (LBW) calls for nominations to fill a casual vacancy on the Board for a water ratepayer representative.

LBW is a category 2 water authority under the Water Act 2000 and is responsible for sustainably distributing water within and around the Lower Burdekin Water Authority Area for aquifer recharge and stakeholder supply. LBW is a Queensland Government Agency and as such Directors on the Board are appointed by the Minister for Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water.

To be considered by the Selection Committee, all nominations must be: • in writing • signed by the candidate and signed by two (2) Ratepayers or Ratepayer Representatives • nominees must demonstrate how they meet the Eligibility Criteria • received by LBW before nominations close at 5:00pm on Friday, 2nd February 2024

A service to celebrate the life of Steve will commence at 10.30am. Monday, 22nd January, 2024 at The Bush Chapel, Plantation Park, Ayr. There will be no cortege.

K & S WRIGHT

FUNERAL DIRECTORS 40 FOURTEENTH STREET, HOME HILL PHONE 47821270

VASS, MARGARET LATE OF HOME HILL.

Passed away on10th January 2024, aged 75 years.

Beloved wife George (deceased), Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Tonya and Tony Manthey, Leigh and Michael Zabala, loving nanna of Patrick and Brittany, Georgia and Jack, Adam and Nina, Steven and Abbey, and Ryan and old nanna of Finnley and Delta.

A service to celebrate the life of Margaret was held on Wednesday, 17th January, 2024.

K & S WRIGHT

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2023 PAST PRESENT FUTURE 2024 The real estate market in our vibrant community has experienced a surge of activity concluding 2023 with a remarkable 23 properties SOLD through our office during the month of December. As we usher in the new year, the momentum shows no sign of slowing down, with an additional 9 properties already under contract through our office as 2024 begins.

Our real estate professionals credit the thriving market to a blend of factors, including a strong demand from enthusiastic buyers ready to make a move and the sense of security associated with owning one’s own home. The diverse range of properties that changed hands in December highlights the attractiveness of our community, drawing in a mix of first-time homebuyers and individuals looking to either upgrade/downgrade or relocate to our area.

As the market continues to exhibit resilience and promise, we are encouraging homeowners to capitalize on the current climate by listing their properties for sale. Now is the opportune time to showcase your property to an engaged audience of active buyers, keen on making a move in the early months of the year.

For those considering putting their homes on the market, Nutrien Harcourts McCathies is offering a complimentary property appraisal during the month of February 2024. This is an invaluable opportunity for homeowners to gain insights into the current market value of their properties and make informed decisions about selling. The experienced team at Nutrien Harcourts McCathies is ready to provide personalized guidance and support throughout the selling process.

Proudly the Burdekin’s #1 agency, our high performing sales team will provide a first-class client experience to our sellers and buyers. Our values separate us from the rest and are what we live by everyday – People First; Doing the Right Thing; Being Courageous; Fun and Laughter; Gratitude.

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Burdekin Sprint 2024

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t the ML Partners Burdekin Sprint, Burdekin Torpedoes President Ned Bonato thanked all attending clubs who travelled near and far and gave a huge thank you to our amazing sponsors who made it possible to put on such a wonderful event.

Ned also thanked the work of the Club members and their families who worked

tirelessly all afternoon to ensure the attending clubs, swimmers and officials were well fed and had smiles on their faces all afternoon.

The Torpedoes will be back in the pool for their first Club night on Wednesday January 24.

Contributed by Kate Lyne

Results From Local Swimmers Lewis Bonato (9yo Men) - 2nd 50m Freestyle, 1st 50m Backstroke, 2nd 50m Breaststroke, 3rd 50m Butterfly

Makayla Pirrone (14yo Women) - 1st 50m Freestyle, 1st 50m Backstroke, 1st 50m Breaststroke, 1st 50m Butterfly

Parker Bonato (12yo Men) - 3rd 50m Freestyle, 2nd 50m Backstroke, 2nd 50m Breaststroke

Arabella Sangiuliano (11yo Women) 2nd 50m Freestyle

Millie Lyne (13yo Women) - 3rd 50m Freestyle, 3rd 50m Backstroke, 1st 50m Breaststroke, 3rd 50m Butterfly John McKaig (open Men) - 2nd 50m Freestyle, 2nd 50m Breaststroke , 1st 50m Butterfly

Ellanah Searle (8yo Women) - 1st 50m Freestyle, 1st 50m Backstroke, 2nd 50m Breaststroke, 2nd 50m Butterfly Maddison Searle (9yo Women) - 1st 50m Freestyle, 1st 50m Backstroke, 2nd 50m Breaststroke, 1st 50m Butterfly Evie Totorica (8yo Women) - 3rd 50m Freestyle, 2nd 50m Backstroke, 3rd 50m Breaststroke, 1st 50m Butterfly

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Cricket Gets Wet And Wild Cricket Coach Taylah Rix.

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ueensland Cricket hosted the Burdekin’s first Girls-Only Wet’n’Wild Cricket School Holiday Program last Friday, January 12, providing girls aged five to 12 with the perfect opportunity to learn about cricket in a fun environment.

Held at Burdekin Aquatic Centre, the program invited 16 participants to take part in activities and games including classic catches in the pool, hitting water balloons with cricket bats and red light, green light.

“This encourages girls to come down and play because we’ve got water balloons, we’ve got a pool and the water park, so it encourages girls to play cricket and hopefully they fall in love with it,” said Casual

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“The game’s growing, more girls are getting into cricket and as you see on the TV, the WBBL and women’s international teams have come so far, so it’s all about getting girls involved in cricket and building the game even bigger.

“When I was growing up, I didn’t have anything like this.

“I started when I was in grade 6, just playing the game, but with these events, you get to come down and get a little taste of what it’s like to play cricket which is really good.”

Ms Rix and Participation Officer Antony Stewart also held a Girls-Only Wet’n’Wild Cricket session in Charters Towers on Monday.

Horny Bulls Z batting against On the Pull. Photo credit: Tiffany Olditch

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nclement weather brought a premature end to the Watts Shield intertown cricket competition in Bowen over the weekend where two teams featuring players from the Burdekin were vying for the 2024 B Grade title.

Teams from the Burdekin, Bowen, Proserpine and further afield competed in the two-day tournament, which was scheduled to take place from Saturday, January 13 to Sunday, January 14.

Horny Bulls A got their weekend off to a flying start in their first game, scoring 4/231 thanks to unbeaten half centuries from Dan Olditch (53) and Aaron Elphinstone (50), before bowling out opponents Raiders Old Boys for 117.

In the team’s second game, an unbeaten 51 from Ross Wilkie and 46 from Alex Scalia

helped the team to 5/246, bowling out opponents Wet n Wobbly for just 89 to secure their second win of the tournament.

Meanwhile, Horny Bulls Z made a total of 190 in their first game, ultimately going down against Wet n Wobbly.

They made 131 in their second game, with contributions from George McLees (50 not out), Joey Southwell (31) and Scott Richards (20), falling short of opponents On the Pull who were bowled out for 201.

Both teams were scheduled to play their third and final games before finals on Sunday morning, with the heavens opening up 12 overs into the morning games.

With two wins, Horny Bulls A found themselves in contention for a finals berth, however all remaining games for the weekend were washed out after heavy rain.

16 local girls took part in Queensland Cricket’s Girls-Only Wet’n’Wild Cricket School Holiday Program last Friday. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie

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Burdekin Welcomes North Queensland Swimmers

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he ML Partners Burdekin Sprint meet was hosted at the Burdekin Aquatic Centre on Saturday January 13 and saw 167 swimmers from 15 clubs across North Queensland participating in the event, including teams from as far as Mackay and Charters Towers.

The event was well supported by local sponsors who made it possible to put on a seamless showing and showcased some amazing swimmers and some very exciting Dash for Cash swims at the end of the evening.

The Burdekin Torpedoes had a team of 17 swimmers ageing from 8-54 years, with some enjoying their first official swim meet and learning from the more experienced swimmers including John McKaig who brought along his Masters World Championship Swimming medals he won last year in Japan.

Led by coaches Kim and Mick McConnachie, the Burdekin Torpedoes had a great meet with the younger brigade putting up some great personal best times.

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Back Row L-R: Brax Wright, Blake Jorgensen, Maddison Searle, Arabella Sangiuliano, John McKaig, Makayla Pirrone, Mick McConnachie (Coach) and Kim McConnachie (Coach). Front row L-R: Kryssa Mial, Ellanah Searle, Maddie Populin, Evie Totorica, Miley Totorica, Koa Wright, Millie Lyne, Parker Bonato and Lewis Bonato. Absent: Nash Christie. Photo credit: Rina Totorica