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Hiya Hinchinbrook Shire!
I am Victoria, you’re newly arrived journalist of the Hinchinbrook Life.
What a weekend I have had! It began with snorkelling in the Whitsundays and getting sunburnt on a boat trip on Saturday and culminated with me driving almost five hours to get to this lovely town in the heart of cane country. Utterly exhausted, and would you believe I forgot to pack my laundry powder? I think I would have forgotten more if I didn’t keep notes and lists!
Since starting with the Life Publishing Group three months ago I have travelled a whopping 1500kms to move my life from Brisbane, all the way up the coast and pit-stopping in Airlie Beach for my training, to finally reach Hinchinbrook this weekend.
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AIt’s been a long but adventurous journey and I am very glad to be here!
Now that I’m here, I’m keen to make the most of it. With my camera charged, note-pad and pen, I’m already in the field hunting stories and capturing community moments that truly encapsulate the spirit of the people up here in sunny North Queensland.
If you see me about town, say hello! I can’t wait to meet everyone and learn more about this town and all that is happening here. Always happy to stop for a chat (unless I have to run off to an interview!), let’s make the most of our time here together.
Fun fact: Laundry detergents were developed because of a soap scarcity in WW1!
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SET TO SUCCEED
heartwarming new initiative in North Queensland has already begun changing lives, giving young people in Townsville and the Hinchinbrook Shire the support they need to build bright futures. Set to Succeed, a Townsville-based not-for-profit, has launched a life-changing pilot program that not only helps young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people kickstart their careers in automotive, construction, and energy - but also ensures they have a safe and supportive place to call home.
facing young people who want to continue their employment and training in Townsville (and Hinchinbrook),” shared Chris Carney of Mike Carney Group.
The program has been made possible through partnerships with Mike Carney Toyota, AMA Group, and the Rotary Club of Thuringowa Central and aims to remove the housing barriers that often deter young people from staying within the Hinchinbrook region to peruse employment opportunities. Two houses have been provided to offer safe and supportive accommodation for five young people, along with a live-in support coordinator who will provide mentorship, life skills, and daily assistance.
Local businesses and community organisations have rallied behind the project in recognition of the urgent need for housing solutions to complement the region’s growing job market.
“Housing, Life Skills, Financial Literacy and Wellbeing are key challenges
Antonio Winterstein founded Set to Succeed to further support the professional development and training of North Queensland’s future leaders, and he hopes the program will continue to flourish in the coming years.
“I founded Set to Succeed alongside others that have a drive to change the future of young people in North Queensland,” shared Antonio.
“We are so grateful to our industry and community supporters who understand our vision and want to be part of the solution.”
The pilot program will serve as a stepping stone for a larger, purpose-built facility in the future. With strong community and industry backing, Set to Succeed is paving the way for a brighter, more sustainable future for young people in North Queensland.
To learn more or support the initiative, visit www.settosucceed.com.au.
NBN Listens To Community Concerns
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Mayor Ramon Jayo was recently contacted by Taylors Beach residents, expressing their concerns about the poor NBN network, describing it as “a third world”.
In response to this NBN hosted a Community drop-in session, for residents to raise concerns to NBN spokespeople.
“The complaint that I received is that the Internet services are well below standard,” explained said Mayor Jayo.
“They were either not there, or when they’re there, they drop out all the time, so that they are not reliable.”
“I’m glad that they’ve come to address those issues.
“I’m very happy they’ve actually responded, and they have come to talk to the people directly, rather than the information being referred second-hand, and that they are on the ground, engaging with their clientele.
“That’s a big positive to go towards addressing what the issues may be.”
Following the complaints an NBN spokesperson said that the the Australian Government and NBN Co have invested $750 million in the nbn® Fixed Wireless network to enhance coverage and deliver faster speeds, which will benefit residents
in the Hinchinbrook Shire Council area.
“These upgrades will deliver faster speeds of up to 450mbps wholesale, offering peak wholesale NBN network download speeds of up to five times faster than what was previously available and expand access to NBN Fixed Wireless for the first time for more than 120,000 homes and businesses previously within the NBN Sky Muster satellite service footprint,” they said.
“It’s important to note that any equipment connected via the NBN network will not work during a power outage.
Unplanned or unexpected outages to your NBN network connection can occur for many reasons, including severe storms, cyclones, bushfires, car accidents, or trees or branches falling onto power lines.
“NBN understands the inconvenience unplanned outages can cause to users. This is why we have an emergency response team dedicated to preparing for, and responding to, the recovery of the network in emergencies.”
NBN said that at the Community drop-in
residents expressed their frustration with communication outages during the recent flood event. They added that it is important to note outages were not limited to NBN’s Fixed Wireless Services, but also other communication networks.
“NBN senior executives are planning to visit the region to meet with community, emergency services, local government and other stakeholders to hear firsthand about the event, their experiences, look at flood damage and options for further resiliency
in the network,” an NBN spokesperson said.
“This consultation will provide valuable insights that will help NBN continue to improve emergency preparation and disaster response effectiveness.
“NBN is also meeting with the State Disaster Recovery Coordinator and Queensland Reconstruction Authority to brief on resilience measures and contribute to the development of a State Recovery and Resilience Plan.”
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Carly Crompton and Casie Scott from NBN were at Taylors Beach for a Community drop-in. Photo credit: Daniel Heggie
Plans Underway For Upcoming Ingham Show
Preparations are well underway for this year’s highly anticipated Ingham Show. Organisers are working hard to finalise attractions, entertainment, and logistics to ensure another successful event.
This years show will be held on Thursday 26th & Friday 27th of June and as always, the show will feature popular competitions and displays, including horse jumping, cattle judging, wood chopping, poultry exhibitions, caged birds, and dog events. A family favourite, the animal nursery, will also return, giving children the chance to interact with a variety of friendly farm animals.
While many of the traditional events will be back, organisers are still in the process of securing additional entertainment.
“We will have a new source of entertainment. We try to get something different each year for centre ring,” said Ingham Show Secretary Sharan Kelley.
“We don’t want the same thing year after year, a lot of people like motorbikes, but we try to get something different.”
One of the biggest challenges in putting together the event is securing enough volunteers.
The show committee is calling on community members to lend a hand in the week leading up to the event to help with set-
up, including preparing school displays, mounting photography exhibitions, and assisting with various needs.
Volunteers are also needed during the show to help with cattle and horse events, as well as general operations.
Those who volunteer will be rewarded with free entry to the show and provided with meals while they work.
Despite the challenges, organisers remain optimistic about the show’s success. After last year’s difficulties with wet weather and ground conditions, they are hopeful for smoother preparations this time around.
“We are looking forward to this years show,” said President Wayne Fordin.
“It’s always hard, but then once things start to come together, it just flows on.”
With just three months remaining, plenty of work still lies ahead, including fencing repairs,
setting up power and water, and preparing the grounds to be in top shape.
However, as everything starts to come together, the reward is seeing the community come together to enjoy the show.
The committee welcomes anyone interested in joining as a volunteer or committee member. Monthly meetings provide an opportunity to contribute ideas and help plan the event, with fresh perspectives always encouraged.
Community involvement is key to
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keeping this tradition alive, and those passionate about the show are encouraged to get involved. To learn more or lend a hand, reach out to the show committee or attend the next planning meeting.
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Herbert River Museum Back Open
The Herbert River Museum is open again, and operating under usual hours, 9am – 12pm Tuesday to Saturday.
Fortunately, the museum sustained minimal flood damage, and all of their rooms are open now including the major room, tools and office supply room, hospital room, barracks room, parlour or lounge room, and the military room.
The museum is currently preparing for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 11. The meeting is set to commence at 10am and all community members, whether volunteers or not, are encouraged to attend and participate.
“We’ll start with the AGM, followed by our regular meeting and a morning tea. Everyone is welcome to join,” said Herbert River Museum President Coral Guard.
One of the key issues on the agenda is funding, as the museum has struggled financially due to reduced visitor numbers and the closure of a nearby service station, which previously brought in foot traffic. Despite these challenges, volunteers remain committed to keeping the museum running and are actively seeking new members.
“We’ve had no income since last December, apart from a $5 donation when someone mistook us for being open while we were cleaning,” Coral shared.
“With fewer volunteers, we need all the help we can get, even just a few hours a month makes a big difference.
“We are always looking for volunteers.”
The Herbert River Museum will also be open for Anzac Day commemorations. On April 25, visitors will be welcomed with tea, coffee, and homemade Anzac biscuits. The museum will also showcase a special window display and new flags ordered from overseas.
poppies, many of which were crocheted by local aged care residents. We may also have rosemary available for visitors to take as a symbol of remembrance.”
“Our windows will be decorated, and we’ll have flags flying, bunting, and plenty of
Museum representatives are also encouraging the public to visit and explore their exhibits, particularly the military room,
which will be a focal point for Anzac Day. The museum remains dedicated to preserving local history and honouring those who served. Community members interested in volunteering or attending the AGM are encouraged to come along and support this valuable local institution.
Herbert River Museum Secretary Janet Astorquia and President Coral Guard in the museum’s military room. Photo credit: Daniel Heggie
Ingham Community Mourns
Following Fatal Crash At Victoria Plantation
Atragic accident has rocked the Hinchinbrook community following a fatal two-vehicle crash at Victoria Plantation last week on the 3rd of April.
Emergency services responded to reports of a crash on Ingham Forrest Beach Road at approximately 11:40am, where a silver Hyundai Tucson and a grey Mazda CX-5 had collided.
Sadly, the driver and sole occupant of the Mazda, a 73-year-old Ingham man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the Hyundai, a 76-year-old woman from Forrest Beach, sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital for treatment.
A Queensland Police Service spokesperson has stated the Forensic Crash Unit is continuing its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash and authorities are calling on anyone with relevant information or dashcam footage from the area at the time to come forward to assist with inquiries.
Information can be provided via Policelink at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or visiting www. crimestoppersqld.com.au.
As the investigation continues, thoughts are with the families affected by this devastating incident.
Forensic Crash Unit investigations are ongoing following last week’s fatal traffic incident (Photo Source: QPS)
COME & DINE BY THE OCEAN
EVER WONDERED WHY YOUR WHEELIE BIN WAS MISSED?
Our local waste contractor MAMS provides a vital service to our community that is easily overlooked.
Each month, MAMS empties approximately 34,402 red and yellow lidded wheelie bins in the Hinchinbrook Shire. This equates to 412,824 pick ups each year! There are times, however, when your wheelie bin can’t be emptied by the truck, and below are the top six reasons why.
Your Bin Is Too Heavy
Heavy items and water entering your bin
through a damaged or missing lid can make it too heavy for the truck's lifting arm and may cause damage. The maximum bin weight for collection is 70kg.
Your Bin Lid Isn’t Closed
Overfilling your bin leads to waste spilling out and attracts pests like rats and birds. It also makes it difficult for the truck to empty the contents cleanly, often spilling rubbish onto the road.
Your Recycling Bin Is Contaminated
Heavily contaminated yellow lidded recycling bins may be refused pickup. For a list of approved recycling items, please visit
Council’s website or download the Recycle Mate app.
Your Bin Placement Is Wrong
Bins should be 0.5m to 1m apart and at least 1m from obstacles such as signposts, trees and vehicles. If the arm can’t reach, then your bin can’t be emptied. Bins should be placed on the kerbside with handles facing the property.
Your Bin Is Not Out
It is hard to empty a bin that isn’t there. Bins need to be out by 5.30am on the day of pickup. To be safe, put them out the night before. All trucks are fitted with cameras
and record whether bins have been put out in time for pickup.
Your Bin Was Missed Due to Bad Weather
As we all know from recent experience, weather events such as flooding and cyclones can affect kerbside pickup. Council and MAMS will notify customers if a pickup is to be postponed due to weather and will restore services as soon as possible. By avoiding these common wheelie bin mistakes, you can help keep waste collection running smoothly and efficiently for everyone.
EXCITING SCHOOL HOLIDAY ADVENTURE DAY RESCHEDULED TO INGHAM SHOWGROUNDS
In the wake of recent flooding that has significantly impacted the region, the Paluma Range has suffered damage, leading to the cancellation of the much anticipated April School Holiday Adventure Day. However, Council and Outer Limits Adventure have swiftly adapted, ensuring
the community still gets to experience an action packed event.
The event will now take place at the Ingham Showgrounds at 9.00am on Thursday 10 April 2025. Participants can look forward to an exciting lineup of activities, including archery tag, mountain bike skills, and an amazing race, offering fun and adventure for all.
This initiative highlights the resilience and commitment of Council and Outer Limits Adventure in providing engaging opportunities for young adventurers despite unexpected challenges.
Spots are limited, so be sure to secure your place by purchasing tickets online at Hinchinbrook Tickets www.hinchinbrooktickets.com.au.
Don’t miss out on this thrilling school holiday experience!
“RAGS TO RHINESTONE’S” DOLLY PARTON TRIBUTE SHOW A HIT WITH LOCALS!
The Ingham community wholeheartedly welcomed the dazzling tribute to Dolly Parton on Sunday 6 April 2025, as the Rags to Rhinestones show by the talented Donna Campbell lit up the Hinchinbrook Shire Hall. The event drawing a crowd of 100 patrons and proved a resounding success, leaving fans with beaming smiles and a renewed appreciation for the iconic country superstar. Dolly fans were taken on a vibrant journey through Dolly Parton’s extensive catalogue, with Donna delivering pitch perfect renditions of 26 chart topping hits including fan favourites Jolene, 9 to 5, and Islands in the Stream, to name a few. From the emotional pull of Dolly’s ballads to the toe tapping energy of her upbeat numbers, the performance deeply resonated with the Ingham crowd.
Donna’s dynamic stage presence got the crowd up and dancing, with many fans singing along enthusiastically. She even stepped off the stage to interact with the audience, adding a personal touch that enhanced the atmosphere.
Beyond the incredible music, Donna shared engaging stories from Dolly Parton’s inspiring life, tales of humble beginnings, global success, and enduring charm. These moments, laced with Dolly’s trademark wit, created a warm, intimate connection between performer and audience.
The success of the Dolly show in Ingham highlights the community’s appetite for high quality entertainment and their appreciation for Dolly’s enduring legacy. It was a sparkling night of music, joy, and connection, and Ingham loved every rhinestone covered minute of it.
BIRDIE AND HER FRIENDS SUPPORTING LOCAL KIDS
The past few months have been an incredibly challenging time for our local families, especially those with young children.
In response to the need for additional support following the unprecedented flooding, The Townsville Women’s Centre, in partnership with Soroptimist Townsville, reached out to Council to share the funding and distribution of a wonderful resource designed to help young children process and recover from traumatic events.
Introducing Birdie’s Tree! A comprehensive suite of tools created to help children and families prepare for, cope with, and recover from natural disasters and other disruptive events. This invaluable resource helps guide children to navigate their emotions and provides essential support in the aftermath of stressful experiences.
Last week, Trudi Contarino from The Townsville Women's Centre, Councillor Donna Marbelli, and Waste Education Officer Craig Hutchings began presenting Birdie's Tree classroom and library resources to local schools and Early Learning Centres. Children from
Prep to Grade 2 also received individual copies of Birdie and the Flood.
“As a local resident myself, I have personally and professionally witnessed the trauma that now exists within our community following the floods. The need for children and their families to be emotionally supported, to begin to understand, process and heal, is absolutely critical at a time like this.” said Trudi Contarino.
For those Schools and Early Learning Centres that have not as yet received the resources, further visits are scheduled for early Term 2.
In addition to the Townsville Women’s Centre and Soroptimist Townsville, Council would also like to express gratitude to Birdie’s Tree - Queensland Centre for Perinatal and Infant Mental Health and Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, for their support in helping to deliver this program.
For further information about Birdie’s Tree, contact Council on 4776 4600 or visit www.childrens. health.qld.gov.au/our-work/birdies-tree-natural-disaster-recovery.
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Following the extreme weather events that have impacted the Hinchinbrook Shire and other parts of the State of Queensland over past several months, the focus of Council has moved from response to recovery.
Immediately following the flooding, the Recovery Group and sub groups of Infrastructure, Environment, Human and Social and Environment, commenced engagement with local groups to gain an understanding of what the impacts of the event on the community have been and also plan for what actions need to be implemented, to support the transition of the community to reinstate their lives and lifestyles.
OThe recovery process has now been underway for almost two months and has already seen some pleasing progress made, however we know this will be a marathon journey and are putting the framework in place to ensure capacity to provide the support required to assist the community transition to their new normal.
The 2025 Community Recovery Plan is progressing very well and it is hoped will be in a position to be formally adopted in the coming weeks. One of the transition actions
has seen the Community Recovery Hub previously located in the TAFE building has now relocated to 73-81 Lannercost Street, Ingham. Any locals seeking assistance with grants, providing follow up information for earlier applications or any general assistance requests, of any kind, can visit the Community Information and Referral Centre, which has now opened.
Currently there are representatives from Community Recovery, Lifeline and Department of Housing present at this property. As opportunity allows, there will be other agencies available for referrals or to schedule appointments with representatives. Private consulting rooms and office space will also be available for confidential and discreet appointments and it is planned to also host workshops and information sessions, at this centre.
n Sunday 6 April 2025, I had the pleasure of attending the Ingham Region Catholic Parish celebrations of the Jubilee for the World of Volunteers, an occasion to honour and show our appreciation to all the valued volunteers working in our district.
It was an opportunity to express our community’s gratitude and appreciation to the many people who stepped forward and volunteered to assist during the recent flood event, and an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible selflessness and dedication of so many in our community that help throughout the year in our district in so many different vocations.
We must rightly recognise and formally thank the army of dedicated people who devote significant time and effort to assisting our community such as the State Emergency Service volunteers, the Salvation Army, Red Cross and Rural Fire Services.
We also have our volunteer community organisations such as Lions International and Rotary. We have organisations such as Meals on Wheels that could not func-
tion without their valued delivery drivers, and sporting fixtures for the juniors of our community would not exist but for the generosity of many who give their time so selflessly every week to make sure that grounds are prepared and matches organised.
Council’s very own TYTO operations would not be supported to the current level of activity but for the tremendous volunteer support it receives, and these examples are but just a few of the areas that immediately come to mind where volunteers are assisting and making a substantial difference in all walks of life in our community.
I would also like to acknowledge the many members of our community who simply hooked in and helped where they thought help was needed as our recent flood crisis unfolded.
Whether it was manning a boat and helping with evacuations, providing shelter, cooking, sharing or distributing food and supplies, helping to clean up or moving equipment or furnishings, or simply offering emotional support, efforts no matter how small or trivial that you think they were, was nothing short
Tof heroic to others impacted by the event, to some who lost a lot or everything.
These ordinary everyday citizens from all walks of life, including many from our various sporting clubs as well, showed the true sense of community, the caring neighbourly principle and the power of community — how together, we can face challenges and overcome adversity.
You put aside your own needs, your own safety, and your own comfort to help those in need in a manner that clearly evidenced that spirit and compassion for others still exists in our community.
Volunteers like you remind us that in times of crisis, there is always hope, because of people like you who dedicate their time and energy to making our community a better place.
On behalf of Council and our Hinchinbrook community, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers and we want you to know that your efforts on our behalf are truly appreciated and make a distinct difference in our community.
Thank you everyone.
he Dalrymple Gap walking track follows the route of a road built in the 1860s, that in turn roughly followed the route taken by Aboriginal people across the Cardwell Range.
Teamsters used his trail to take supplies from Cardwell to Valley of Lagoons and other inland stations. Later this trail was used as a stock route; and cattle fattened on the Mount Fox tablelands were taken to the coast.
Near the top of Dalrymple Gap, on the coastal side, is an historic brick-lined bridge.
The bricks were brought from Scotland and the bridge has an interesting stonepitched face.
The Dalrymple Gap walking track allows visitors to experience some of the beauty and diversity of Girringun National Park.
Celebrating volunteers at Ingham Region Catholic Parish. Photo supplied
April Parliament Sitting Update
After years of strongly advocating for Queensland youth offenders, who commit the most heinous crimes, to be sentenced as adults, I was please during last week’s parliamentary sitting to see the state government introduce its latest tranche of Adult Crime, Adult Time legislation.
The new crimes added to this piece of legislation now align with Katter’s Australian Party’s (KAP) original Adult Crime Adult Time policy. I would like to personally thank everyone who joined in to advocate for crimes such as rape and attempted murder to be added to the list. It still baffles me why they were left out of the original Making Queensland Safer laws in the first place.
These changes are a step in the right direction, but until we address the issue of current incarceration methods, any changes to the law will have little effect on the behaviour of youth offenders. We must find a detention method that acts as a deterrent while also being cost effective.
KAP has long advocated for relocation or bush sentencing to be an alternative option for judges when dealing with youth offenders. I am pleased to hear that the LNP government has in part adopted this policy and will soon commence planning and a tender process for their version of it which has been renamed ‘Circuit Breaker Sentencing’.
I am advised that the aim of this program will be to detain youth offenders in remote detention facilities with a combined total of 60 beds. I believe this is the Government’s best chance at really making a difference to youth crime rates and will offer the best avenue for turning around the lives of repeat youth offenders.
But we won’t stop there. I will continue advocating for the introduction of mandatory minimum sentencing and Castle Law to be legislated in Queensland. The kids in this state need to understand that the game is up, and I won’t stop until that message is heard loud and clear.
Contributed with thanks to Nick Dametto MP Member for Hinchinbrook
Police Ramp Up Patrols For Easter School Holidays
With the Easter school holidays underway, Far North Queensland Police Services are ramping up their efforts on both land and sea to ensure locals and visitors stay safe throughout the busy holiday period.
From now until the 21st of April, drivers and boaters alike can expect to see a higher police presence as part of high-visibility operations across the region.
Cairns Water Police Officer in Charge, Sergeant Andrew Ibell, reminded locals to be prepared before hitting the water.
“It’s important to keep an eye on the weather conditions, and make sure you pack safety equipment including lifejackets and an EPRIB and always tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return,” Sergeant Ibell said.
“Alerting family or friends or reporting your trip to the local Volunteer Marine Rescue group or Coast Guard could help save your life in the event of an emergen-
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cy.”
His warning follows a recent rescue off the coast of Hope Vale, where three men were left stranded overnight on Boulder Reef after the propeller on their tinny fell into the water. The men were eventually located on a sand cay at around 2am by the Rescue 510 helicopter and taken to Cooktown for treatment.
“Fortunately, no one was seriously injured in this incident, but it highlights the importance of having safety equipment when venturing out to the reef,” Sergeant Ibell said.
The Queensland Police Service continues to stress the vast majority of serious crashes are avoidable and by being mindful of the Fatal Five, drivers can significantly reduce the risk of injury or death.
For more tips on staying safe this school holiday season, visit: www.police.qld.gov. au/initiatives/fatal-five-staying-safe-roads.
Forrest Beach RV Park Open Again
Ahead of Busy Period
The RV Park in Forrest Beach is open again following its forced closure during the recent widespread flooding event. On Tuesday 1 April the popular camping spot was reopened for travellers.
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Under the new lease passed by council the RV park will be open until the midnight Friday 31 October.
The Forrest Beach Progress Association are caretakers of the park, on behalf of council, and they are looking forward to another busy season.
The caravan park primarily caters to travellers escaping the colder southern climates, with peak occupancy occurring between late June and early August.
The Forrest Beach Progress Association provide essential information to new arrivals about local attractions, encouraging extended visits and return trips. Many travellers revisit the area on their journey home, further boosting local businesses.
For the 2025 season a change has been made to the parks requirements. Previously visitors had to be fully self-contained, including their own water supply. But this year they don’t. Travellers with roof-top
tents are able to use the park, this adjustment expands accessibility while maintaining order within the limited space available.
As the season progresses, The Forrest Beach Progress Association expect a gradual increase in visitors, with peak occupancy in mid-year. The caravan park remains a vital asset to the local economy, providing a welcoming stop for travellers while supporting businesses and jobs within the shire.
Forrest Beach Progress Association President Wayne Squires and Treasurer Heather Tutin at the RV Park.
Photo credit: Daniel Heggie
A New Era Of Opulence In Townsville
Townsville-based developer Maidment Group has made a bold entrance into the local luxury market with Marina Residences – an exclusive waterfront living experience unlike anything else in the region.
With 50% of residences sold within just two months of its launch, Marina Residences has captured the attention of discerning local and interstate buyers who have been waiting for a project of this calibre to emerge in Townsville.
Marina Residences will deliver 18 luxury residences, including 15 three-bedroom apartments and three premium sky homes, with prices starting from $2.7 million. Positioned at the tip of Mariner’s Peninsula on The Strand, Marina Residences is the first luxury waterfront apartment develop-
ment introduced to the Townsville market in nearly a decade.
“Marina Residences offers a rare and final opportunity to purchase a luxury waterfront property, in a market that has seen limited supply for so long,” said Glen Maidment, Managing Director of Maidment Group.
“The rapid pace of sales is a testament to the overwhelming demand and excitement surrounding this incredible project.”
A tribute to architectural excellence and refined living, Marina Residences is not just a place to live – it’s a bold statement of luxury and comfort.
Designed by internationally acclaimed architect Bureau Proberts and developed by Maidment Group, this iconic project blends modern elegance with a timeless
appeal to create a luxury living experience that is yet to be seen in North Queensland.
Residents will enjoy an unrivalled lifestyle with access to resort-style amenities, including a gym, a private meeting room, a private dining room, and a rooftop pool and sundeck, offering uninterrupted views across the waterfront and east to Magnetic Island.
“Marina Residences is destined to become a landmark project that redefines luxury living in North Queensland,” said Mr Maidment.
“This project has been meticulously designed to provide residents with the ultimate lifestyle enriched with opulence, convenience, and sophistication.”
Strategically located in one of Townsville’s most sought-after precincts, Marina Resi-
dences offers residents easy access to local cafes and boutiques, all within a setting that celebrates North Queensland’s natural beauty.
Cementing its status among Australia’s most exceptional waterfront developments, Stage One of Marina Residences was recently awarded Boutique Project of the Year by the Urban Development Institute of Australia. Stage One comprises eight two-level waterfront homes which overlook the picturesque Breakwater Marina.
As construction on Stage Two progresses, Marina Residences is set to become the pinnacle of waterfront luxury in Townsville – offering an unparalleled blend of exclusivity, sophistication, and elegance.
A night that celebrates the diversity of the region with an array of food, activities and entertainment for the whole family. Don’t miss the highlight of the night, the lighting of the first fire for the 2025 sugarcane crushing season.
Experience a test of skill and endurance from a bygone era as hand cane cutters compete for the winning title. Bring the whole family to enjoy live music, free children’s rides and activities and a variety of food vans.
Cardwell UFO Festival
Australia’s Only Cosmic Celebration Returns This August
If you’re a lover of all things extraterrestrial, the weekend extending from the 8th to the 10th of August has most likely been bolded, outlined, highlighted and set aside for a few months now in anticipation of the infamous Cardwell UFO Festival!
2024 heartbreakingly did not stage the beloved event, however following on from December’s confirmation 2025’s weekend of intergalactic mayhem will go ahead, waves of excitement have continued to build across the community and into the stratosphere.
Over the course of three celestial days in early August, crafts of locals from far and wide will land in Cardwell to experience
a plethora of intergalactic attractions and events including a cosmically mind-boggling C-Files Forum!
In years gone by, the C-Files Forum for the Unexplained has hosted international guest speakers covering topics including personal stories of alien encounters, conspiracy theories, alien communications, modern research, mysterious phenomena and more over the entire weekend to a captive audience filled with inquisitive minds.
In early January, the Cardwell UFO Festival Committee asked the public to list the extraterrestrial topics they would love to discuss ahead of 2025’s event and the results were nothing short of interdimen-
sional.
Interferences from those in positions of power within the United States political sphere seem to fuel a galaxy of conspiracies along with the advancements of drones, and figures like Dolores Cannon and Tracey Taylor have also been asked to take the microphone. With a solidified line up yet to be announced, enthusiasts are invited to comment which topics they would like to hear discussed on the Cardwell UFO Festival’s social media pages.
Cardwell as a township has been marked an intergalactic hot spot and has been recognised across the nation following years of unexplainable sightings and alien activity. Publishments dating back to the 1960s
detailing close encounters, crop circles, and the notorious “Cardwell Lights” have landed Cardwell on the map and into the history books, making the seaside community an ideal host for the unique celestial celebration.
With specific details and the festival’s full program yet to be announced, all eyes are on www.cardwellufofestival.com.au and the event’s social media pages, with enthusiasts holding out until the only UFO Festival in Australia makes its triumphant return.
WHAT: Cardwell UFO Festival WHEN: 8th to the 10th of August
Cardwell Easter Markets
Cardwell is set to come alive with colour, entertainment, and community spirit as the highly anticipated Cardwell Easter Markets return to the Cardwell Jetty Plaza on Saturday, April 19, from 8am.
The annual event promises a vibrant day out for locals and visitors alike, offering a mix of food, fun, and festivities. Highlights of the day include a beer and wine bar, a diverse range of food stalls, and a popular oyster bar, ensuring plenty of delicious treats for marketgoers.
One of the standout attractions is the crab races, which have become a crowd favourite over the years, providing lively entertainment for attendees of all ages. In addition, live performances will add to the festive atmosphere, while a variety of quality market stalls will offer handmade goods, unique crafts, and local produce.
The markets are a key event on the town’s social calendar, bringing together families, local businesses, and visitors to celebrate the Easter season in a fun and friendly environment.
For those looking for more information, updates can be found on the Cardwell Community Events Facebook page. Inquiries can also be directed via email at cardwellcommunityevents@gmail.com or by
calling Thea at 0447 660 248.
With an exciting lineup of entertainment and activities, this year’s Cardwell Easter Markets promise to be a memorable experience for all who attend.
WHAT: Cardwell Easter Markets
WHEN: Saturday 19th April at 8am
WHERE: Cardwell Jetty Plaza
Brace for impact! Cardwell’s UFO Festival will return to the region this August! (Photo Supplied)
Ingham’s Newest Travel Agency Official Opening
NQ Travel & Cruise had its official opening last week on Wednesday 2 April and it was well attended.
Mayor Ramon Jayo, Deputy Mayor Mary Brown, and Councillor Patrick Lynch attended to offer congratulations to NQ Travel & Cruise on their opening.
NQ Travel & Cruise owner Kathleen Lynch said she is very excited to have opened her doors.
“It’s a wonderful feeling. I’m very happy
with everything. My office space is beautiful and I’m ready to welcome wonderful clients through the doors,” she said.
“I will be able to focus my time on planning the best holidays for people and making their bucket list, dreams come true.”
Kathleen has lots of favourite travel destinations but she said the Cook Islands has stood out to her as an island getaway. She loves the beautiful scenery, people and relaxed nature.
Councillor Mary Brown, Kathleen Lynch, Toni Truffaut, Councillor Patrick Lynch, and Mayor Ramon Jayo
Kathleen Lynch and Jonathon Truffa
Jo Desailly, Monique Mowat, and Felice Zanelli. Photo credit: Daniel Heggie
Replanting Relief Unlocked
In a major win for North Queensland farmers recovering from last month’s floods, the federal and Queensland governments have overhauled disaster funding rules to allow growers to use recovery grants to replant and reseed waterlogged crops—unlocking critical support that was previously out of reach.
The significant changes to extraordinary assistance grants under Category C and D of the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) mean farmers can now:
Replant lost or damaged plants with the same or comparable crops
Purchase plants, seed, seedlings, root and/ or tube stock and tissue cultures
Purchase chemicals for weed and/or pest control
Purchase establishment fertilizer
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Jenny McAllister said that disaster funding will help farmers replant and rebuild their businesses.
“North Queensland farmers can now access grants of up to $75,000 to help them feedstock, repair damage and now replant,” Minister McAllister said.
“We have worked closely with the Queensland Government to ensure North Queensland farmers are supported as they move into recovery.
“This package will give farmers security
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and confidence to get back on their feet and continue to produce great Australian agricultural products.”
Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett said for the first-time primary producers can use these grants to get their crops back in the ground and start working towards harvest and recovery.
“Growers asked, we’ve listened, and worked with the Federal Government to make this change so producers can put the assistance toward the best way forward for their operation,” Mr Perrett said.
“The Crisafulli Government gets regional and rural Queensland, and we’ve got primary producers’ backs when it comes to working with the Albanese Government
on support for producers in times of need.
“I encourage all growers to contact the Queensland Rural Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) for guidance about what this new assistance means for their operations.”
Queensland State Recovery Coordinator Andrew Cripps says this is a game changer for growers who’ve lost crops and want to get back to production as soon as possible.
“This has been a structural problem in the disaster recovery framework for primary producers for a long time,” he said.
“I’m delighted we have been able to achieve this reform for impacted farmers and land holders recovering from this flood event,” Mr Cripps said.
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Queensland Government
Steps Up Feral Pig Fight With $2M Action Plan
The Queensland Government is investing $2 million in targeted action to tackle the state’s escalating feral pig problem, easing the burden on regional communities and supporting the agricultural sector.
Following years of limited progress, feral pig populations have exploded across Queensland, causing widespread damage to crops, natural ecosystems and waterways. In 2023 alone, ABARES reported $95 million in production losses and control costs due to feral pigs in Queensland.
The new investment includes $1 million to develop a Queensland Feral Pig Action Plan, designed in consultation with key stakeholders and tailored to meet the unique challenges of different regions. The remaining $1 million will support the development of innovative control methods over the next three years.
This initiative adds to the government’s broader $50 million, four-year commitment to strengthening biosecurity across the state.
Regional feral pig coordinators, funded by the state government, are already on the ground in six key areas—Cairns,
Longreach, Mareeba, Townsville, Mt Isa, and more—working alongside landholders, local councils, and agencies on coordinated control measures including baiting, trapping and aerial shooting.
Minister for Primary Industries Tony Perrett said reducing feral pig numbers would take investment, innovation and teamwork.
“We need to make a dent in feral pig populations, not only to protect primary production but to mitigate biosecurity risks,” Minister Perrett said.
“Feral pigs cost primary producers millions of dollars every year.
“We know the only way to get on top of this growing problem is to have a coordinated plan with everyone from landholders to the Government working together.
“Whether you’re a grazier out west, a sugarcane farmer up north, a strawberry grower on the granite belt, a natural resource manager in the Wet Tropics, a traditional owner on the Cape, or part of a local, state, or Commonwealth government agency—your ideas, expertise, and action are essential.”
Calls to list a productive agricultural plant as a Weed of National Significance (WoNS) are “misinformed” and risk undermining a crucial feed source for Australia’s livestock industry, the National Farmers’ Federation has warned.
NFF Sustainable Development and Climate Change Committee Chair, Mr Angus Atkinson, said buffel grass was a key asset for grazing operations—carefully managed by producers for its resilience and value in supporting livestock.
“It is a high-yielding plant renowned for its resilience in arid regions,” he said.
“It also provides significant environmental co-benefits, including land rehabilitation and erosion mitigation which is conveniently ignored by environmental groups,”
Mr Atkinson explained.
“Calls to list buffel grass as a WoNS pre-emptively ignores the economic benefits it provides to thousands of producers across Australia.
Mr Atkinson said its members would much rather see it listed as a Feed of National Significance.
“WoNS status should only be reserved for where there is consensus for listing, national coordination or assistance for eradication. There is no consensus on buffel grass, farmers do not support this,” he added.
“Farmers want to have a process for contentious plants, this needs to be different to a WoNS process which inadequately acknowledges the economic value of plants like buffel.”
Mr Atkinson stressed decisions by other jurisdictions to declare buffel grass a weed must not open the door for national listing of this critically important agricultural species.
“Listing it as a WoNS will inflict a devastating blow to northern grazing systems, decimate grasslands dominated by buffel grass and create significant top-soil loss.”
Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter has also voiced strong opposition to the proposed listing of buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris) as a Weed of National Significance (WoNS), highlighting its vital role in Australia’s beef industry, urging the government to abandon the proposed listing.
“Buffel grass wasn’t brought here by accident – it was introduced because it’s one of the best options we’ve got. It holds the soil together and keeps the cattle fed even during drought,” Mr Katter explained.
“The Gulf and Peninsula were built on buffel, Brahman, and bitumen.”
and sustains production of beef that is essential for domestic and international food security.
“Buffel grass is essential to the northern cattle industry, and to label it as a weed would be counter-intuitive, turning all of the North into a weed-infested dust bowl,” Mr Katter emphasised.
“Talk to any northern cattle farmer and they will tell you it is not just good cattle fed, buffel grass protects soil, cools the ground, sequesters carbon, and supports native fauna. Its deep-rooted resilience has dramatically improved rainwater efficiency and environmental sustainability across Australia.
“Buffel grass is not some noxious weed— it’s an improved pasture grass. It holds the soil together, soaks up the rain, and has improved sustainability while reducing erosion,” Mr Katter said.
“Meanwhile, terrible invasive species like lantana, prickly acacia, rubber vine, and feral cats and pigs, should be demanding our attention. Why on earth are we wasting our time even talking about this?”
Mr Katter criticised the narrative surrounding buffel grass as being rooted in anti-livestock ideology rather than genuine environmental concern.
“Rural and regional Australia will not survive without an effective, improved pasture—buffel is the best pasture grass we’ve got, and anyone saying otherwise needs their head read,” he declared.
KAP Leader and Member for Traeger Robbie Katter said the federal government’s consideration of adding buffel grass to the WoNS registry, a move driven by ideologically-motivated environmentalists, was extremely misguided.
“These people are fools - they can’t be bothered to take consequential action on the myriad of extremely serious weeds and pests that are destroying Australia’s native ecosystem, and yet they want to pursue this,” he said.
“The fact remains that we have to feed our nation and, buffel grass, for what limited environmental risk it poses, is one of our best performing pastures and one that underpins the entire northern beef industry.
Mr Katter stressed that a WoNS listing could impose legislative restrictions, mandate removal efforts, and initiate biological control research aimed at eradication. Such measures threaten one of Australia’s most vital pasture species, which underpins the livelihoods of countless Aussie farmers
“The need to be able to deliver on our food production demands leaves for dead any perceived environmental risks buffel grass poses.”
AgForce Queensland Cattle President Lloyd Hick said, “This is not an isolated issue. It is part of a broader pattern of decisions being made without industry input, with disastrous consequences for agriculture and Australia.
“If the beef sector does not push back hard on this, it will be taken as a win and another critical pillar targeted next.
“Producers are increasingly frustrated as time and energy that should go into food production is spent pushing back against agenda-driven ideas and re-educating city-based decision makers who think they understand the land—but don’t.”
Shadow Minister for Northern Australia,
Senator Susan McDonald also agreed, saying “Declaring buffel grass a weed would be catastrophic to graziers across Australia who rely on it for crucial fodder to keep their operations going.
“It also reduces erosion and dust storms.
“There is no justification for this move and I encourage everyone affected to make their thoughts known to the Federal Agriculture Minister, as I will be.”
MP Bob Katter stands among cattle and buffel grass in North Queensland, backing farmers in the fight to protect the vital feed source from being listed as a Weed of National Significance. Photos supplied: Office of Hon Bob Katter MP
Home, Property & Garden
Spruce Up Your Bathroom
Although your bathroom may be one of the smallest rooms in your home, the space still deserves as much love as any other! Whether you’re a novice decorator looking for quick fixes or a DIY enthusiast ready to tackle a project, there are plenty of ways to refresh your space without breaking the bank.
Simple Updates for Instant Impact
• Swap Out Accessories: One of the easiest ways to give your bathroom a fresh feel is by changing out the little details. Pop in a new candle, handwash dispenser, toothbrush holder or decorative tray for your toiletries to instantly elevate the space.
• Update Hardware: If your vanity is looking a little tired, bust out the screwdriver and quickly replace a couple of drawer handles and cabinet knobs with modern or stylish alternatives.
• Introduce Greenery: A small indoor plant, such as a fern or peace lily, can breathe life into your bathroom and improve air quality.
• Fresh Linens and a Shower Curtain: A new bathmat, plush towels, or a bold-patterned shower curtain can go a long way
in adding colour and personality to the space.
For the DIY Go-Getters
• Repaint or Refresh Your Walls: A fresh coat of paint in a soft neutral or a bold accent colour can transform the mood of your bathroom. For a stylish upgrade, consider adding peel-and-stick wallpaper for a statement wall.
• Upgrade Your Mirror: Instead of a plain mirror, opt for a framed one or add a DIY frame to your existing mirror for a highend look on a budget.
• Install Open Shelving: Floating shelves can add both storage and style. Use them to display candles, neatly folded towels, or small decorative pieces.
• Replace Your Vanity or Sink: If you’re ready for a more hands-on project, swapping out an outdated vanity for a more modern version can dramatically change the feel of your bathroom.
Whether you’re making small changes or taking on a full-scale DIY project, these ideas will help you create a bathroom that feels fresh, stylish, and welcoming without the need for a full renovation!
How To Grow Herbs At Home
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Growing your own herbs at home is an easy and rewarding way to elevate your meals while also enhancing your living space. Whether you have a garden, a windowsill, or even a small balcony, there’s always room to grow fresh herbs.
Top Tips:
Choose the Right Herbs for a tropical climate
The warm, humid environment means herbs that thrive in heat and moisture will do best. Some great options for our region include basil, mint, oregano, lemongrass, and coriander. Herbs like rosemary and thyme, which prefer drier conditions, may not thrive as well in the humid climate but can still grow with extra care in drier, welldrained soils.
Sunlight Considerations
While most herbs need plenty of sunlight, North QLD’s intense sun can sometimes be too harsh, especially during summer months. You may need to provide some afternoon shade for your herbs to prevent them from getting scorched.
Watering
Due to the region’s humidity and rain, overwatering can be a risk. Make sure your pots or garden beds have excellent drainage to avoid waterlogging. Be cautious about watering too frequently during the wet season, as the natural rainfall might provide sufficient moisture.
Protect from Pests
Tropical climates can attract various pests, so keep an eye on your herbs and use organic deterrents or barriers to protect them.
Give your bathroom some love this weekend with these DIY tips and tricks! (Photo Credit: Nathan Van Egmond)
Breaking The Stigma: How To Talk About Mental Health Openly
Mental health is a crucial component to a healthy, happy and productive life. For better or for worse we can never escape our own minds and as most readers probably know, the little voice in our heads is constantly speaking to us and sometimes the voice does not say nice things. For this reason it is important to talk about the inner workings of our minds as the little voice is not always right. So it is essential to normalise conversations surrounding mental wellbeing, share personal experiences when comfortable and acknowledge emotions openly.
Authentic and genuine conversation nurture connections, reduce isolations and build strong and supportive community relationships. Therefore it is helpful to share our thoughts and feelings with someone, a family member, friend or mental health professional as they can provide valuable insights, insights which may be difficult to see when we are limited to the vantage point that is the inside of our heads.
A stigma surrounds the topic of mental health, especially in regional areas such as Hinchinbrook, and dispelling this stigma begins with open, honest and frank conversations. Although there has been improvement in recent years, conversations
surrounding mental health still carry with them a shadow of shame and misunderstanding.
Another key element is education. Inform yourself and help inform others of mental health conditions, treatments and resources. Arming ourselves with knowledge helps us dispel the myths and encourages informed and supportive conversations.
Lastly, engage in active listening. When people share their struggles, give them your attention and spare them your judgment. Often people simply need to be heard and validated. With the power of open dialogue regarding mental health we can foster empathy, reduce shame and create happier and healthier communities.
Tips on Breaking the Stigma: How to Talk About Mental Health Openly:
Start the Conversation Early
Don’t wait for a crisis. Begin talking about mental health in everyday conversations, just like you would any other health issue. Normalise the topic by casually bringing it up in social settings.
Be Honest and Vulnerable
Share your own experiences, struggles, or mental health journeys, if comfortable. When people see others being open, they feel encouraged to do the same and are less
likely to feel ashamed or isolated.
Use Positive Language
Avoid using judgmental or stigmatising terms like “crazy” or “weak.” Instead, use respectful language that focuses on mental health as an important part of overall well-being. For example, “I’ve been struggling with anxiety, and I’m seeking support.”
Listen Without Judgment
When someone opens up about their mental health, be an active listener. Avoid offering solutions unless asked. Instead, offer empathy and let them know you’re there to support them, not to judge.
Encourage Professional Help
Talking openly about the importance of therapy, counselling, or other mental health services helps reduce the stigma around seeking professional support. Normalise the idea that seeing a therapist is as common and important as seeing a doctor for physical health concerns.
Educate Yourself and Others
Learn about mental health conditions and share what you’ve learned with others. Understanding the facts can help dispel myths and misconceptions, which are often the root cause of stigma.
Respect Privacy and Boundaries
Recognise that everyone has different comfort levels when it comes to sharing their mental health experiences. Respect boundaries and don’t pressure someone to talk if they’re not ready.
Use Your Platform for Advocacy
If you’re in a position to do so (whether through social media, your job, or community involvement), advocate for mental health awareness and resources. Sharing articles, personal stories, or positive messages about mental health can help normalise the conversation.
Encourage Open Dialogue in the Workplace or School
Advocate for mental health resources at work or school and create an open, non-judgmental environment where discussing mental health is welcomed. Encourage regular check-ins and support for mental well-being.
Show Empathy, Not Sympathy
Mental health struggles are not a pity party. Instead of offering sympathy, show empathy by acknowledging the person’s feelings and validating their experiences. Say things like, “I can’t imagine what you’re going through, but I’m here for you.”
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THURSDAY 10 APRIL
Paluma Adventure Day
Thursday 8am
Join the Outer Limits Adventure and Fitness crew for an exhilarating day of high ropes, bush walking, archery tag, and an included BBQ lunch!
Outer Limits Adventure Centre
SATURDAY 12 APRIL
Ingham Conroy Hall Markets
Saturday 7:30am
Come one, come all to one of Hinchinbrook’s longest running market events, Conroy Hall Markets! Browse a selection of stalls retailing plants, antiques, clothes, handmade delights, and more!
Conroy Hall
Forrest Beach Hoy
Saturday 12.30pm
Fill your day with a competitive and fun game of Hoy in Forrest Beach. Every game of Hoy includes a prize, and it’s a fun day out.
Community Function Centre – Wattle Street
WEDNESDAY 16 APRIL
Morning Melodies: Great Ladies of Jazz
Wednesday 10:30am
The JL Kelly Theatre will host a wonderful Morning Melodies session on Wednesday 16 April staging Great Ladies of Jazz by International Artist Simone Waddell. JL Kelly Theatre
SATURDAY 19 APRIL
2025 Normanton Barra Classic
Saturday 6am
The infamous Normanton Barra Classic Catch and Release competition will run across both the 19th and the 20th of April, with over $25,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs! Email normantonbarraclassic@mail.com for more information!
Normanton
Cardwell Jetty Easter Saturday Markets
Saturday 8am
A wonderful Easter themed Cardwell Jetty Markets awaits overflowing with plenty of food, treats, live entertainment, and of course wonderful market stalls! If you would like to become a stall holder reach out to cardwelljettymarkets@gmail.com.
Cardwell Foreshore
Markets at the Mosaic
Saturday 8am
Enjoy a fantastic morning at Markets at the Mosaic and browse a wonderful showcase of handmade and homemade products, entertainment, and delicious treats!
Mercer Lane
SUNDAY 20 APRIL
Ingham Raintree Community Markets
Sunday 7am
A morning of Sunday market fun awaits at Ingham’s Rotary Park with the Ingham Raintree Community Markets! Rotary Park, Ingham
SATURDAY 26 APRIL
Ingham Up Town Markets
Saturday 8am
Enjoy a morning browsing the talents of the Hinchinbrook community at the Ingham Up Town Markets from 8am to midday! Lannercost Street
SATURDAY 3 MAY
Mt Fox Markets
Saturday 11am
Spend your Saturday browsing through the talents of local stallholders at the Mt Fox Markets! If you’re looking to become a stall holder yourself, contact Brandie on 0477 199 758.
Mt Fox Campgrounds
Forrest Beach Hoy
Saturday 12.30pm
Fill your day with a competitive and fun game of Hoy in Forrest Beach. Every game of Hoy includes a prize, and it’s a fun day out.
Community Function Centre – Wattle Street
SUNDAY 4 MAY
Ingham Raintree Community Markets
Sunday 7am
A morning of Sunday market fun awaits at Ingham’s Rotary Park with the Ingham Raintree Community Markets!
Rotary Park, Ingham
FRIDAY 9 MAY
Arj Barker in The Mind Field
Friday 7pm
International comedian Arj Barker will take audiences on a comedic journey through life’s biggest questions to have you laughing and learning all night long!
Hinchinbrook Shire Hall
SATURDAY 10 MAY
Ingham Conroy Hall Markets
Saturday 7:30am
Come one, come all to one of Hinchinbrook’s longest running market events, Conroy Hall Markets! Browse a selection of stalls retailing plants, antiques, clothes, handmade delights, and more!
Conroy Hall
Ingham Sugar City Rodeo
Saturday 8am
The annual Ingham Sugar City Rodeo will be back for another action-packed year on Saturday 10 May!
Ingham Show Grounds
SUNDAY 11 MAY
Cardwell Jetty Mother’s Day Markets
Sunday 8am
A wonderful Mother’s Day themed Cardwell Jetty Markets awaits overflowing with plenty of food, treats, live entertainment, and of course wonderful market stalls! If you would like to become a stall holder reach out to cardwelljettymarkets@gmail.com. Cardwell Foreshore
SATURDAY 17 MAY
Markets at the Mosaic
Saturday 8am
Enjoy a fantastic morning at Markets at the Mosaic and browse a wonderful showcase of handmade and homemade products, entertainment, and delicious treats!
Mercer Lane
SUNDAY 18 MAY
Ingham Raintree Community Markets
Sunday 7am
A morning of Sunday market fun awaits at Ingham’s Rotary Park with the Ingham Raintree Community Markets! Rotary Park, Ingham
WEDNESDAY 21 MAY
Morning Melodies: Spirit of the ANZACS
Wednesday 10:30am
The Spirit of the ANZACS starring Tenor Roy Best, International Soprano Alison Jones, Chris Mekenna, and Virtuoso Pianist William Schmidt will grace the JL Kelly Theatre this May! JL Kelly Theatre
ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime
Wednesday 12pm
Join the Hinchinbrook Shire Library for a reading of “The Truck Cat” as written by Deborah Frenkel and illustrated by Danny Snell. Bookings are essentials and can be made at www.library.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au. Hinchinbrook Shire Library
FRIDAY 23 MAY
Link2Country Expo
Friday 9am
The 2025 Link2Country Expo provides attendees with the opportunity to explore a range of topics including sugarcane, earthworks, equine care and training, cattle, and agricultural careers.
Ingham Showgrounds
Taylors Beach Family Fishing Tournament
Friday TBA
Save the date for the 2025 Taylors Beach
Family Fishing Tournament running from Friday 23 May until Sunday 25 May.
Taylors Beach
SATURDAY 24 MAY
Ingham Up Town Markets
Saturday 8am
Enjoy a morning browsing the talents of the Hinchinbrook community at the Ingham Up Town Markets from 8am to midday! Lannercost Street
SATURDAY 24 MAY
Link2Country Expo
Saturday 9am
The 2025 Link2Country Expo provides attendees with the opportunity to explore a range of topics including sugarcane, earthworks, equine care and training, cattle, and agricultural careers.
Ingham Showgrounds
SUNDAY 25 MAY
Forrest Beach Progress Association Markets
Sunday 9am
Visit the markets with a variety of stalls and great gifts to buy. There is a BBQ and live music. Join the markets for a fun day out. Contact Ian Tutin 0488 295 088 for more details.
Progress Park – Palm Street
Get Rhythm The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show
Sunday 5pm
Get Rhythm The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show delivers a respectful Cash experience that will leave you uplifted and energised. Lead by real life married couple Mark and Joanne Caligiuri, who were recently featured on Channel 9’s Today Show for their uncanny resemblance and vocals to Johnny Cash & June Carter. Get Rhythm is one of the most authentic and sincere Johnny Cash and June Carter shows in Australia.
Hinchinbrook Shire Hall
SATURDAY 31 MAY
Ingham Catholic Debutante Ball
Saturday 6pm
The Ingham Catholic Debutante Ball will be held on the evening of Saturday 31 May in the presence of the Bishop of Townsville, Bishop Tomothy Harris.
Hinchinbrook Shire Hall
SUNDAY 1 JUNE
Ingham Raintree Community Markets
Sunday 7am
A morning of Sunday market fun awaits at Ingham’s Rotary Park with the Ingham Raintree Community Markets! Rotary Park, Ingham
FRIDAY 6 JUNE
Performing Arts: You Are a Doughnut
Friday 10am & 1pm
Join professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge for a thrilling voyage through the alphabet and brace yourself doe an immersive hour of carefully crafted alphabetical, scientifical and award-winning chaos!
JL Kelly Theatre
SATURDAY 7 JUNE
Mt Fox Markets
Saturday 11am
Spend your Saturday browsing through the talents of local stallholders at the Mt Fox Markets! If you’re looking to become a stall holder yourself, contact Brandie on 0477 199 758. Mt Fox Campgrounds
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TRADES AND SERVICES
PUBLIC NOTICES
Council is excited to offer the following opportunities:
• Strategic Communications Coordinator
Applications close Thursday 17 April 2025;
• Operator
Applications close Friday 18 April 2025; and
• Leading Hand
Applications close Friday 18 April 2025.
Further information is contained in the Job Application Package which can be obtained via Council’s website, Careers at Council page.
ARE YOUR CONTACT DETAILS UP TO DATE?
BULK
Is your dog microchipped?
Have you recently moved to the Shire with your dog?
Have you recently acquired a dog?
All dogs (excluding working dogs) over the age of three months must be microchipped and registered with Council.
For more information on animal fees and charges, or to download a Dog Registration Form, please visit Council’s website, Registration and Fees page.
FLOOD WASTE COLLECTION NOW COMPLETED
The final collection of kerbside bulk flood waste was completed on Friday 4 April 2025.
Any items on the below list were not collected by contractors:
• Building materials, asbestos, car batteries, tyres, gas bottles, engine oil, paint, chemicals, or hazardous/ regulated materials.
The disposal of the above items remains the responsibility of the property owner or tenant.
For further information regarding the disposal of acceptable waste items, please visit Council’s website Waste Facilities and Fees page.
Residents are reminded that green waste is free to dispose of at Council’s waste facilities.
The due date for payment of Council Rate Notices has been extended to Wednesday 30 April 2025
If you have not received your Rate Notice/s yet, or are experiencing difficulty making payment, please contact Council’s Revenue Team on 4776 4600 or revenue@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au to discuss.
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To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.
Each number corresponds to a letter of the alphabet. Two have been filled in for you, can you work out the rest?
Theme: Horse Breeds
WEEKLY TV GUIDE
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Call The Midwife. 2.00 Grand Designs Australia. 2.55 Back Roads. 3.25 Grand Designs Revisited. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 6.55 Federal Election Announcement. 7.00 News. 7.30
7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Creative Types. 9.00 Swingers: How To Win An Election. 9.30 Finding The Archibald. 10.30 The ABC Of... 11.00 News. 11.15 The Business. 11.35 Four Corners. 12.20 Media Watch. 12.35 Q+A. 1.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.35 Media Watch. 2.00 Restoration Australia. 3.00 Back Roads. 3.25 Grand Designs NZ. 4.10 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 6.55 Federal Election Announcement. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 The Weekly. 9.00 Fresh Blood: Urvi Went To An All Girls’ School. 9.30 Planet America. 10.05 Mayfair Witches. 10.50 News. 11.05 The Business. 11.20 Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. 12.15 Grand Designs NZ. 1.00 Long Lost Family. 1.50 Rage. 2.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Miniseries: Best Interests. 2.00 Restoration Australia. 3.00 Back Roads. 3.30 Grand Designs NZ. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 6.55 Federal Election Announcement. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Restoration Australia. 9.00 Melbourne Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow. 11.00 News. 11.15 The Business. 11.35 Darby And Joan. 12.20 Grand Designs NZ. 1.05 Long Lost Family. 1.50 Rage. 3.25 Rage Closer. 3.30 Sherwood. 4.30 Gardening Australia. 5.30 7.30.
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. 10.30 The Pacific. 11.00 ANZAC Battlefields. 12.00 News. 1.00 Unforgotten. 2.00 Restoration Australia. 3.00 Back Roads. 3.30 Grand Designs NZ. 4.10 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.25 Hard Quiz. 6.55 Federal Election Announcement. 7.00 News. 7.35 Gardening Australia. 8.35 Sherwood. (M) 9.35 The Weekly. 10.05 Hard Quiz. 10.35 Fresh Blood: Urvi Went To An All Girls’ School. 11.05 News. 11.25 Father Brown. 12.10 Mayfair Witches. 12.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Rage Charts. 6.55 Rage Closer. 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. 11.55 Rage Closer. 12.00 News. 12.30 Death In Paradise. 1.25 Darby And Joan. 2.15 Extraordinary Escapes. 3.00 Dinosaurs Of The Frozen Continent. 3.50 A Life In Ten Pictures. 4.40 Creative Types. 5.10 Landline. 5.40 Aust Story. 6.10 Father Brown. (PG) 6.55 Federal Election Announcement. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.30 Vera. (M) 10.05 Unforgotten. (M) 10.50 Boat Story. (MA15+) 11.45 Rage. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Landline. 2.00 Restoration Australia. 3.00 Back Roads. 3.30 Grand Designs NZ. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.25
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Queen’s Guard: A Year In Service. 2.55 Lucknow. 3.05 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.35 Plat Du Tour. 3.45 The Cook Up. 4.15 New York: The City That Never Sleeps. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 8.00 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS News. 10.30 Guillaume’s Paris. 11.00 Snow. 11.55 Illegals. 12.50 Illegals. 1.45 Hugh’s Wild West. 3.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 3.40 Plat Du Tour. 3.45 The Cook Up. 4.15 New York: The City That Never Sleeps. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.40 The Handmaid’s Tale. 10.40 SBS News. 11.10 Blackwater. 12.15 My Brilliant Friend. 4.15 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.55 Alone Australia. 3.00 Where Are You Really From? 3.35 Plat Du Tour. 3.45 The Cook Up. 4.15 New York: The City That Never Sleeps. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 Concorde: Chasing A Dream. 8.30 Sydney’s Super Tunnel. 9.30 Virdee. 10.35 SBS News. 11.05 Breaking Point. 12.00 Blinded. 12.50 Blinded. 1.45 Desperate Measures. 3.25 Inside The Modelling Agency. 4.20 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Queen’s Guard: A Year In Service. 2.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.00 Mesopotamia 3D. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Mystery Of The Nazca Lines. 8.40 Bettany Hughes’ Lost Worlds: Nabataeans. 9.40 Scotland’s Scenic Railways. 10.35 SBS News. 11.05 A Body That Works. 12.05 Romulus. 2.05 Agent Hamilton. 2.55 Agent Hamilton. 3.45 Inside The Modelling Agency. 4.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Synchronised Championships. Highlights. 3.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour Of Flanders. Men’s race. Highlights. 4.30 Heroines. 5.00 Going Places. 5.30 Shipwrecked: The Crispi Sinking. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Wonders Of Europe. 8.30 Snowdon & Margaret: A Scandalous Affair. 9.25 Searching For Italy. 10.15 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 10.45 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 11.15 Paris Paris. 11.45 Paris Paris. 12.45 Paris Paris. 1.15 Paris Paris. 1.40 Paris Paris. 2.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Motor Racing. ProMX Championships. Round 2. 4.00 Heroines. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour Of Flanders. Women’s Highlights. 5.30 Operation: March On Rome. 6.30 News. 7.30 Ancient Empires. 9.30 Clash Of The Crown Princes. 10.30 What They Found. 11.20 Mayhem: Secret Lives Of Georgian Kings. 12.15 Rebel With A Cause: Neville Bonner. 1.15 Empires Of New York. 2.55 Empires Of New York. 3.45 Britain’s Great Outdoors. 4.15 Bamay. 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 4.50 Late Programs.
Q+A. 10.35 News. 10.50 The Business. 11.10 Planet America. 11.40 The Weekly. 12.10 Grand Designs NZ. 1.00 Long Lost Family. 1.45 Rage. 3.20 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 The Queen’s Guard: A Year In Service. 2 .55 Travel Shooters. 3.25 The Cook Up. 3.55 London’s Super Tunnel. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.35 Milan With Michael Portillo. 8.30 Pompeii: The New Dig. 9.35 24 Hours In Emergency. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Syndrome E. 12.00 Infiniti. 2.00 Son Of. 2.55 Son Of. 3.45 Inside The Modelling Agency. 4.40 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 TBA. 2.40 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PG) 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The Americas: The Wild West. (PG) 8.30 The Hunting Party. (M) 9.30 The Irrational. (M) 10.30 The Agenda Setters. 11.30 St. Denis Medical. (PG) 12.00 The Act. (MA15+) 1.10 Travel Oz. (PG) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Seasoned With Love. (2021) 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) 8.30 The Front Bar. (M) 9.30 Unfiltered. (PG) 10.00 Jimeoin: Result. (M) 11.20 Autopsy USA. (M) 12.20 Midnight Texas. (MA15+) 1.20 Travel Oz. (PG) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Curious Caterer: Fatal Vows. (2023) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) 9.45 The Amazing Race. (PG) 11.15 The Chernobyl Disaster. (M) 12.15 Emergency Call. (PG) 1.15 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Nikki And Nora: Sister Sleuths. (2022) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: Love Again. (2023) (M) Priyanka Chopra Jonas. 10.45 9-1-1: Lone Star. (M) 11.45 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 12.15 The Black Donnellys. (M) 1.15 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 Horse Racing. The Star Championships Day, Golden Mile Race Day and PKF Italian Day. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Day After Tomorrow. (2004) (M) 9.55 MOVIE: The Book Of Eli. (2010) (MA15+) 12.20 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Taupo Super400. Day 1. Highlights. 1.20 The Black Donnellys. (M) 2.30 TBA. 4.00 It’s Academic. 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 Border Patrol. 3.00 Highway Cops. 3.30 Dog Patrol. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 News. 7.00 The 1% Club UK. (PG) 8.00 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer 3. (2023) (MA15+) 11.00 MOVIE: Firestarter. (2022) (MA15+) 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Taupo Super400. Day 2. Highlights. 2.00 Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Darrow And Darrow. (2017) (PG) 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 9-1-1: Lone Star. (M) 9.30 Suits L.A. (M) 10.30 The Agenda Setters. 11.30 St. Denis Medical. (PG) 12.00 Treadstone. (MA15+) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Travel Guides. (PG) 8.40 100% Footy. (M) 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 Wild Cards. (M) 11.10 The Equalizer. (M) 12.00 Next Stop. 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Building Ideas. (PG) 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PG) 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: A Town Called Love. (2023) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PG) 8.30 The Grand Tour. (MA15+) 9.50 Freddy And The Eighth. (M) 10.50 9News Late. 11.20 The Equalizer. (M) 12.10 Tipping Point. 1.05 Hello SA. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 Drew Barrymore. 7.00 Neighbours. 7.30 GCBC. 8.00 Bold. 8.30 Deal
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Finding Mr Right. (2023) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 6. Dolphins v Penrith Panthers. 9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG) 12.00 Next Stop. 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 Drew Barrymore. 7.00
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: The Love Gala. (2023) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 6. Brisbane Broncos v Sydney Roosters. From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.45 MOVIE: War. (2007) (MA15+) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Skippy. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Postcards. (PG) 6.00 Drew Barrymore. 7.00 Frugal Foodie. 7.30 GCBC. 8.00 Bold. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Ent. Tonight. 10.20 Australian Survivor.
8.30 Gogglebox
9.30
10.30 Elsbeth. 11.30 FBI. 12.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Getaway. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 Young Sheldon. 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. 1.30 MOVIE: Oddball. (2015) 3.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 MOVIE: Mrs Doubtfire. (1993) (PG) 10.00 MOVIE: The Birdcage. (1996) 12.15 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 1.15 Let’s Eat With George. 1.45 Talking Honey. 2.00 The Incredible Journey. 2.30 TV Shop. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Helping Hands. 6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 My Market Kitchen. 9.30 Key Ingredient. 10.00 The Weekly Kick-Off. 10.30 Australian Survivor. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Australia By Design: Architecture. 1.00 10 Minute Kitchen. 1.30 Frugal Foodie. 2.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 2.30 Taste Of Aus: BBQ. 3.00 What’s Up Down
6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 1.00 Fish Forever. 1.30 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. 2.00 Oz Off Road TV. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 6. Newcastle Knights v Wests Tigers. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 60 Minutes. 8.00
8.30 Movie: U.S. Marshals. (1998) (M, R) Tommy Lee Jones, Wesley Snipes, Robert Downey Jr.
11.10 The Closer. (M, R)
12.10 Movie: Sweeney! (1977) (M, R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 JAG. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R)
10.20 Fire Country. (M, R)
11.15 Jake And The Fatman. (PG, R)
12.15 Home Shopping. (R)
April
6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)
6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R)
7.00 Friends. (PG, R)
8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
10.00 Becker. (PG, R)
10.30 Frasier. (PG, R)
11.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R)
12.00 The King Of Queens. (PG, R)
12.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6.10pm Mysteries From Above: The Deserted. (PG)
7.05 Jeopardy! (R)
7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R)
8.30 James May: Our Man In... Japan. (PG) 10.30 Travel Man: Christmas Special 2021. (M, R)
11.25 Taskmaster. (M, R) 1.15 Conversations With Friends. (M, R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 JAG. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
10.30 The Weekly Kick-Off.
11.00 Fire Country. (M, R)
11.55 Jake And The Fatman. (PG, R)
12.50 Home Shopping. (R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 JAG. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
9.25 Blue Bloods. (M) 10.20 Fire Country. (PG, R) 11.15 Jake And The Fatman. (PG, R)
12.15 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)
6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R)
7.00 Friends. (PG, R)
8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
10.00 Becker. (PG, R)
10.30 Frasier. (PG, R)
11.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R)
12.00 The King Of Queens. (PG, R)
12.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)
6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R)
7.00 Friends. (PG, R)
8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
9.30 Becker. (PG, R)
10.00 Frasier. (PG, R)
11.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R)
11.30 The King Of Queens. (PG, R)
12.00 Entertainment Tonight. (R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 JAG. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
10.20 Fire Country. (M, R)
11.15 Jake And The Fatman. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)
6.30 Friends. (PG, R)
7.30 Movie: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit. (2014) (M, R)
9.30 Becker. (PG, R)
10.00 Frasier. (PG, R)
11.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R)
11.30 The King Of Queens. (PG, R) 12.00 Entertainment Tonight. (R)
4.30pm Soccer. A-League Men. Round 26. Sydney FC v Auckland FC. 7.00 Football Tonight. 7.25 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 26. Newcastle Jets v Central Coast Mariners. 10.00 NCIS. (M, R) 1.40 Blue Bloods. (M, R)
6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 11.30 Ridiculousness. (PG, R)
12.30 South Park. (MA15+, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 South Park. (MA15+, R)
6.10pm Mysteries From Above. (PG)
7.05 Jeopardy! (R)
7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R)
8.30 Movie: After The Sunset. (2004) Pierce Brosnan, Salma Hayek. 10.20 Movie: The Last Full Measure. (2019) (MA15+, R)
12.25 Letterkenny. (M, R) 1.45 Love And Sex In Scandinavia. (M, R)
6.05pm Over The Black Dot. (R)
6.35 Travel Man. (PG, R)
7.05 Jeopardy! (R)
7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R)
8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. (M) 10.10 The UnXplained With William Shatner. (M, R)
11.00 Homicide: Life On The Street. (M, R)
6.05pm If You Are The One.
7.05 Jeopardy! (R)
7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R)
8.30 Secrets Of Polygamy: Bleeding The Beast Pt 1. (MA15+) 10.10 Adam Looking For Eve. (MA15+, R) 11.50 Pose. (MA15+)
6.00pm Our Law. (PG, R) 6.35 Engineering Tomorrow. 7.30 Impossible Engineering. (PG, R) 8.25 Special Forces: Most Daring Missions. 9.20 The Hunt For Stolen Nazi Treasure. (M, R) 10.10 The Artist’s View. (M, R) 10.40 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Roubaix. Women’s race.
5.30pm Australian Survivor. (PG, R)
6.30 JAG. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
10.20 SEAL Team. (M, R) 11.15 Fire Country. (M, R)
6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)
6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 11.00 Ridiculousness. (PG, R)
12.00 South Park. (MA15+, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)
1.30 South Park. (MA15+, R)
6.10pm Abandoned Engineering: The World’s Strangest Disaster Zones Pt 2. (PG, R)
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R) 8.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. (M) 9.40 Grantchester. (M, R) 10.50 The Closer. (M, R) 11.50 Footy Classified. (M) 1.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)
JAG. (PG, R)
JAG. (PG, R)
NCIS. (M, R)
Country. (M, R)
Jake
A Triumphant Team! Local Surf Life Savers Bring Back
LIFESAVING
National
Medals
Evandah Bann has firmly established himself in the Forrest Beach S.L.S.C’s history books by bringing home numerous medals back to North Queensland after competing in The 2025 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships. Evandah has competed before but this year he truly earned the title ‘The Fastest Man On Sand’.
In a nail-biting finish, the crowd cheered as Evandah powered through to claim gold. Edging out his competitors in the U19 male beach sprint with a perfect combination of
speed, technique, and raw determination, his victory is not just a reflection of his natural talent but also of the hard work and dedication that have been the hallmarks of his training. This gold medal is a crowning achievement in a season that has already seen Evandah rise through the ranks of Australian beach sprinting.
It is a testament to his unwavering commitment to the occupation that keeps many beach-goers safe, and the countless hours of preparation he has put in. But beyond
his individual glory, Evandah’s impact is felt within his team. As a key player in the U19 beach relay team, Evandah was also part of a team that secured a silver medal finish. Having achieved the same position last year, this marks Evandah third national silver in the relay, alongside Jared, who also earned his third, and newcomers Rawiri and Mike, who stepped up onto the national podium for the first time.
Under the guidance of coach Lenny, Evandah and the team’s achievement is a reflec-
tion of years of hard work and belief in one another. Lenny, who has long been a fixture at Forrest Beach, has instilled a sense of community and resilience in his athletes, guiding them not just to medals, but to personal excellence.
For Evandah Bann, the gold medal in the beach sprint and the silver in the relay represent not just a victory, but the culmination of a team and community effort that highlights the strength and support behind his rise to the top.
Flood Recovery In Action
Mr. Hitchcock stated that NAB had, “a focus program with ‘NAB Local’ that gives us the ability at a local level to see where there are community groups in need. For instance Joe mentioned to me during the middle of the floods that the old goal post pads got washed away, and that they were quite badly deteriorated. So that absolutely gives us the opportunity to support a club that needs help.”
He added that, “We’re also looking to support the soccer team next door as they’ve lost a lot of kitchen equipment. We’re going to assist like we have here, so our local clubs can get back on their feet sooner.”
Matthew Chiesa the Crushers RLFC club president, was grateful for the donations saying that “With everything having been underwater, it was a tough gig straight off the bat to get a disaster like the floods, one of the biggest ones we’ve had. But to see the community coming together since
then has been good. Everyone’s doing a little bit and everyone’s come on board so, every little bit is appreciated.”
The sentiment was echoed by Joe Pennisi, Crushers RLFC club committee member & grounds keeper, as he set the new pads on the goal posts saying, “We thank NAB for their support. We lost our pads because we thought it was pretty safe for them be at the show grounds for training. But then the flood happened and they got washed away, they got absolutely destroyed in the slop of the flood water.”
He added that everybody in the club couldn’t wait to use the new pads and show their appreciation, “These new ones are fantastic and we’ll use them for game day to thank them for their support. It’s just fantastic that they can show such support to the community, and it means everything to get the players back on the field.”
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The Herbert River Crushers RLFC have received a practical donation of sporting equipment from the National Australian Bank (NAB) in the form of sleek, new goal post pads. Simon Hitchcock, the NAB Ingham Branch Manager and his team presented the Crushers Club President and committee members with the new pads reflecting the donation as an opportunity to get the local sports clubs back on track after the recent floods.
Continued on page 27
Matthew Chiesa the Crushers RLFC Club President, with Jess Castellani NAB Agribusiness Manager, Simon Hitchcock the NAB Ingham Branch Manager, Matt Penny NAB Retail Customers Executive, and Joe Pennisi a Crusher RLFC Club Committee Member & Club Grounds Keeper. Photo Credit: Victoria Velton
