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Victoria’s View
Hiya Hinchinbrookshire!
It feels like Christmas has finally crept into the region. My family puts up the tree as soon as Halloween is over, although it looks like plenty of others are now getting into the Christmas spirit as well. Lights are already appearing on houses and hedges, and posters, pickets, and even the occasional roadside VMS are popping up to tempt passersby with the promise of carolling and markets full of cheer.
The 47th Hinchinbrook Art Awards were also held last weekend. I even had a go and submitted two pieces, and I hope even more people enter next year. I would love to see the gallery filled from floor to ceiling, Salon Style. I also helped out at McHappy Day in Ingham with my news-
CRAFTED WITH CARE
Hinchinbrook’s own Forrest Beach Country Women’s Association (CWA) were warmly thanked for their craftiness and kindness after last week’s Beach Armistice Day Remembrance Ceremony.
paper co-star Sherie and the whole team at Maccas. It was a colourful and fun day, and I hope we raised plenty to support families in need.
It’s the Schools feature this week in the paper, and I want to congratulate all the graduates and every student who has put in the hard yards to make it to the end of the year. Enjoy your Schoolies or your upcoming gap years, remember to stay safe, and have fun before getting stuck in at university or wherever life takes you.
Victoria
Fun Fact: On my gap year, I worked as a receptionist in an Irish hotel for a time. I also reconnected with old Irish family roots and visited the farm where my great-grandmother grew up.
Held on Monday, the 11th of November, the Remembrance Day event provided the community with the opportunity to come together to reflect and honour the courage, sacrifice and spirit of those who served in defence of our nation. Residents and community groups gathered throughout the shire to observe a minute’s silence at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, along with millions of other communities at services held around the world.
Annually, the ladies of Forrest Beach CWA volunteer their time to crochet poppies to freely share with ceremony attendees as a true act of kindness and respect.
Officially adopted in 1919, red poppies serve as a symbol to represent remembrance for those who have lost their lives
or suffered in times of war or conflict and are often worn on Remembrance Day as a way to honour the sacrifice of service members and veterans. In dayto-day life, some chose to wear a red poppy as a way of keeping the memory of those we have lost alive, continuing to respect the little flower as a global emblem of remembrance.
The ladies’ selfless gesture never fails to warm the hearts of the community, with locals often describing Forrest Beach CWA volunteers as dedicated, passionate, and beautifully kind women continuing to spread goodwill within the shire.
Natalie Gaye and Veteran Baz Fullard pictured wearing the beautifully crocheted Forrest Beach CWA poppies at 2025’s Beach Armistice Day Remembrance Ceremony. Photo Supplied
‘Spirit Of The Land’ Captures Top Honour At Hinchinbrook 47th Art Awards
Aphotographic artist and academic who proudly calls Ingham home has taken out the Open Award at the 47th Hinchinbrook Art Awards at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery last Friday night.
Ann Vardanega claimed the Open Award with her “Spirit of the Land” from a field of 113 entries, showcasing the incredible depth of creativity and talent within our region and beyond.
This annual event continues to provide a respected platform for artists of all levels to share their work in a professional gallery setting, reinforcing its place as one of North Queensland’s most valued cultural traditions. Nearly 180 guests gathered to celebrate the arts and recognise the outstanding achievements on display.
Cr Donna Marbelli said the Hinchinbrook Art Awards showcase the incredible talent within our community and beyond.
“Each piece tells a story, and together they create a rich tapestry of creativity that we are proud to celebrate,” Cr
Marbelli said.
“We extend our sincere thanks to the sponsors and local businesses whose support makes these Awards possible. Their contributions help foster creativity and ensure the continued success of this important cultural event.”
The category winners:
• Youth Award “Sweetness of Decay” by Victoria Mingon (Entrant 35) Sponsored by: Wilmar Sugar and Renewables
• Painting “Before the Rain” by Rose Knight (Entrant 28) Sponsored by: Former Member for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto
• Watercolour “Cairns in Motion” by Sahan Kulathunge (Entrant 41) Sponsored by: Herbert River Sub-Branch RSL Inc.
• Mixed Media “ICARUS now” by Ange Venardos (Entrant 45) Sponsored by: UP North
• Digital Art “Cooling Off” by Elliot Altmann (Entrant 70) Sponsored by: Cosca
• Works on Paper “Herberton Jacaranda” by Rose Watts (Entrant
87)
• Photography “Ripples” by Louise Torrisi (Entrant 97) Sponsored by: Ingham Family Medical Practice
• Ceramics “Coral Cluster” by Sally Moroney (Entrant 102) Sponsored by: Ingham Art Action
• Sculptural Form “Those Who Stand Long” by Alan Carpenter (Entrant 104) Sponsored by: San Souci Apartments
• Local Artist Award “The Weight of Water” by Kristina Fontana (Entrant 16)
• Indigenous Award “Nywaigi Dreaming” by Gail Marbo (Entrant 12)
• Open Award “Spirit of the Land” by Ann Vardanega (Entrant 92) The exhibition will remain open to the public until Friday 19 December 2025, from 10:00am to 4:00pm daily at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery. Visitors are encouraged to explore the collection and cast their vote for the People’s Choice Award, which will be announced in early January 2026.
All present category winners gathered at the photography section, in front of ‘Spirit of the Land’ by Ann Vardanega. Photo credit: Victoria Velton
Open category winner Ann Vardanega, with judges Alison McDonald, Fran Nason and Cr Donna Marbelli, around her photography piece, ‘Spirit of the Land’. Photo credit: Victoria Velton
Crowds filled the TYTO Regional Art Gallery on Friday. Photo credit: Victoria Velton
Be Crocwise This Christmas Season
On the 12th of November, a member of the public reported a crocodile sighting within the stinger net enclosure at Forrest Beach. The sighting occurred outside of weekend patrol hours.
Upon receiving the report, we were notified immediately and our net supervisor promptly responded removing the net from the water to eliminate the risk to the public. After a safe period of monitoring, the net was reinstalled.
Surf Life Saving Queensland Lifesaving Services Coordinator for the North Barrier Branch and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, were all notified.
As we know, North Queensland is crocodile country, and sightings can occur in both open and enclosed swimming areas any where along the north coast. We remind everyone to exercise caution, remain vigilant and follow all safety signage and lifesavers instructions when visiting the beach.
Your safety remains our top priority, and we thank the community for their continued awareness and cooperation.
(By the Forrest Beach SLSC)
Learn how to be crocwise and how to report sightings here
TEMPORARY CLOSURE, TAYLORS BEACH BOAT RAMP
Hinchinbrook Shire Council advises that the Taylors Beach boat ramp will be temporarily closed to all users from Monday, 17 November to Monday, 1 December 2025.
This closure is required to support the biennial dredging of the Victoria Creek Navigation Channel, which will take place over a four-week period from Monday, 17 November to Wednesday, 17 December 2025, weather permitting.
Unlike previous methods involving excavation and sand transfer, this year’s works will use a dredger to remove material and pump it through a pipeline to a designated discharge area, as required by permit conditions. Unfortunately, the pipeline must cross the boat ramp.
Key dates and impacts:
Site mobilisation begins: Thursday 13 November 2025;
Dredging works commence: Monday 17 November 2025;
Temporary parking bay closures may occur to accommodate machinery; and a 100m exclusion zone will be in place around the dredge and pipework during operations.
Council urges all users to follow signage and directions provided by the contractor for safety.
Alternative boat ramps are available at Dungeness and Forrest Beach during the closure.
Council appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation while these important works are carried out. An update will be provided once the boat ramp is ready to reopen.
For further information, please contact Council on 4776 4600.
Making ‘Breach Bail, Go to Jail’ law - to stop youth crime terrorising families.
Making ‘Breach Bail, Go to Jail’ law - to stop youth crime terrorising families.
Making ‘Breach Bail, Go to Jail’ law - to stop youth crime terrorising families.
Getting Northern Beaches traffic moving again - by building a new road access from the Northern Beaches to the Bruce Highway and kickstarting planning works for an upgrade to the intersection of Woolcock and North Shore Boulevard.
Getting Northern Beaches traffic moving again - by building a new road access from the Northern Beaches to the Bruce Highway and kickstarting planning works for an upgrade to the intersection of Woolcock and North Shore Boulevard.
Getting Northern Beaches traffic moving again - by building a new road access from the Northern Beaches to the Bruce Highway and kickstarting planning works for an upgrade to the intersection of Woolcock and North Shore Boulevard.
Improving safety on the Bruce Highway - and flood proofing trouble spots like the Gairloch floodway, by securing our fair share of the 80/20 funding.
Improving safety on the Bruce Highway - and flood proofing trouble spots like the Gairloch floodway, by securing our fair share of the 80/20 funding.
Improving safety on the Bruce Highway - and flood proofing trouble spots like the Gairloch floodway, by securing our fair share of the 80/20 funding.
Restoring Port Hinchinbrook as a thriving tourist, commercial and residential precinct - and holding the Government’s feet to the fire to ensure it’s delivered.
Restoring Port Hinchinbrook as a thriving tourist, commercial and residential precinct - and holding the Government’s feet to the fire to ensure it’s delivered.
Restoring Port Hinchinbrook as a thriving tourist, commercial and residential precinct - and holding the Government’s feet to the fire to ensure it’s delivered.
Deterring crime and antisocial behaviour - with more police and CCTV in known hotspots.
Deterring crime and antisocial behaviour - with more police and CCTV in known hotspots.
Deterring crime and antisocial behaviour - with more police and CCTV in known hotspots.
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Reflections On Remembrance Day 2025
Communities across the Hinchinbrook region paused on 11 November to honour the service and sacrifice of Australia’s men and women in uniform. Cardwell and Ingham each held moving ceremonies that demonstrated the enduring respect locals hold for those who served, those who still serve, and those who never returned home.
In Cardwell, more than 80 attendees gathered at the Cenotaph for a solemn and well-supported ceremony. The Cardwell RSL Sub Branch once again showcased the strength of its volunteers and performers, with Piper Judith Tannoch—resplendent in full Scottish regalia—leading the commemoration with stirring bagpipes. She was joined by vocalist Colleen Tennent and bugler Adrian Frost, whose contributions set a dignified tone for the morning. The presence of former QATB officers underscored the depth of community connection.
age and sacrifice that shaped the freedoms enjoyed today. Wreaths were laid by community members and Australian diggers, flags were lowered, and the sound of the bugle echoed across the memorial space. It was a simple yet powerful ceremony, strengthened by the collective act of remembrance.
Halifax Kicks Off The Christmas Season
What began as a mountain to climb at the start of this campaign has blossomed and grown with each passing week. Now, as we near the finish line, six weeks of fun, laughter, community, culture, and artistry are drawing to a close.
This past weekend we celebrated the NQIB Country Cups Challenge Qualifier and the Hinchinbrook Cup Raceday, which once again proved to be a standout event on our festival calendar. Trackside Tables sold out quicker than you can say “ready, set, go!” and the crowd braved the heat, turning up in numbers that exceeded even our biggest Race Meets of recent times.
From the energy at the track to JD Smith performing Unchained Melodies for an appreciative audience at the Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, the weekend delivered something special for everyone.
ty Celebration will bring the communities of Halifax and surrounding areas together as they ring in the festive season.
This celebration will be held on November 22nd at the Halifax Community Hall in Argaet Street, across from the Halifax Cemetery, from 8:00am to 1:00pm. The morning will include Market Stalls, Christmas Raffles, Food and Drinks, Entertainment, Christmas Photos, Kids Activities, and a range of Cultural Experiences. One of the most intriguing additions is the Human Library Performances. It is shaping up to be a family-friendly morning full of festive fun.
For more information, visit Hinchinbrook Festival of Events on socials or go to the Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism website at www. hinchinbrookchamber.com.au/hinchinbrook-festival-of-events
In Ingham, residents gathered to reflect when, in 1918, the guns finally fell silent on the Western Front. Rodger Bow’s tribute reminded those assembled of the cour-
At 11:00am, the crowds observed a minute’s silence, standing together in quiet reflection. Lest We Forget.
As we move further into November and closer to Christmas, we begin to see our community Christmas festivities taking shape. This year brings a brand new event thanks to the Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, together with various Halifax Community Groups. Almost Christmas! A Communi-
WHAT: Almost Christmas! A Community Celebration
WHEN: Saturday 22 November 2025 8:00am to 1:00pm
WHERE: Halifax Community Hall, Argaet Street, Halifax
Cardwell RSL Sub Branch Bugler, Adrian Frost and Piper Judith Tannoch at Cardwell’s Remembrance Day Ceremony. Photo supplied
Ingham’s Diggers gathered at the cenotaph to lay their wreaths.
Photo credit: Victoria Velton
Hinchinbrook Cup Delivers A Stylish Celebration
The 2025 Hinchinbrook Cup Race
Day delivered a lively and memorable afternoon at the Herbert River Jockey Club in Ingham on Saturday, 15 November, with a program that unfolded into a celebration of country racing culture.
Crowds arrived dressed in their race day best, with shades of pink emerging as the standout choice across the lawns. The meeting featured five local races, although many attendees freely admitted that the social atmosphere held just as much allure. Fashions in the Field once again stole attention, and the introduction of a fresh category, Living the Hinchinbrook Way –4850, added a distinctly local touch that resonated strongly with regulars and newcomers.
Families found plenty to enjoy as well. Children’s amusements kept younger
racegoers entertained, and once the last horse crossed the finish line, the tempo changed but the enthusiasm did not.
Live music and a DJ carried the celebration well into the evening, while the familiar hum of local and visiting bookmakers, the bar, and the canteen rounded out the day. It was a race day that blended tradition with local personality, and the community embraced every moment.
Early voting
Monday 17 November to Friday 28 November 2025 (on weekdays).
Election day
Saturday 29 November 2025
Scan the QR code to check if you need to vote in this by‑election or visit ecq.qld.gov.au/hinchinbrook
Hinchinbrook Cup Races, Fashions in the Fields. Photo credit: Donna Marbelli
and road alignment for motorists. Hinchinbrook Shire Council Mayor Ramon Jayo said the upgrade will deliver long-term benefits for the community.
“This investment ensures safer and more reliable access for residents and visitors, supporting our region’s connectivity and resilience,” Mayor Jayo said.
Bridges are essential infrastructure for regional communities, providing critical access that connects businesses to markets and enables locals to reach family, friends, and vital services.
A $2.3 million project to replace a 30-year-old culvert west of Ingham is nearing completion.
A $2.3 million project to replace a 30-year-old culvert west of Ingham is nearing completion.
The Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program addresses current and emerging priorities in road infrastructure across Australia. The project is jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program and Hinchinbrook Shire Council, with completion scheduled for later this year.
Works continue on the Copleys Road Bridge Replacement Project at Abergowrie, which involves replacing the existing 3.6 metre Helcore culvert with a new concrete bridge structure to improve safety and road alignment for motorists.
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Mayor Ramon Jayo said the upgrade will deliver long-term benefits for the community.
Works continue on the Copleys Road Bridge Replacement Project at Abergowrie, which involves replacing the existing 3.6 metre Helcore culvert with a new concrete bridge structure to improve safety and road alignment for motorists. Hinchinbrook Shire Council Mayor Ramon Jayo said the upgrade will deliver long-term benefits for the community.
“This investment ensures safer and more reliable access for residents and visitors, supporting our region’s connectivity and resilience,” Mayor Jayo said.
“This investment ensures safer and more reliable access for residents and visitors, supporting our region’s connectivity and resilience,” Mayor Jayo said.
Bridges are essential infrastructure for regional communities, providing critical access that connects businesses to markets and enables locals to reach family, friends, and vital services.
Council thanks the community for its patience during the works and reminds motorists to follow all signage and directions in the area.
Bridges are essential infrastructure for regional communities, providing critical access that connects businesses to markets and enables locals to reach family, friends, and vital services.
The Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program addresses current and emerging priorities in road infrastructure across Australia. The project is jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program and Hinchinbrook Shire Council, with completion scheduled for later this year.
The Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program addresses current and emerging priorities in road infrastructure across Australia.
The project is jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program and Hinchinbrook Shire Council, with completion scheduled for later this year.
Council thanks the community for its patience during the works and reminds motorists to follow all signage and directions in the area.
Council thanks the community for its patience during the works and reminds motorists to follow all signage and directions in the area.
Minute With The Mayor
Mayor Ramon Jayo
Across the channel from the southern tip of Hinchinbrook Island are two coastal gems - Dungeness and Lucinda. They stand as gateways to worldclass fishing and the breathtaking beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.
These communities are more than scenic postcards to us. They are living, thriving places with enormous potential. It’s not rocket science that growth needs a strong foundation.
Our northern neighbours at Cassowary Coast are primed to reap immense benefit from Port Hinchinbrook being declared a Provisional Priority Development Area by the Queensland Government last week. Here in Hinchinbrook, we’re working hard to ensure our region shares in that momentum.
Our vision is clear: unlock opportunities for tourism, attract new residents, and create jobs — all while protecting the pristine environment that makes this place unique. To do that, we’re seeking $18 million to upgrade trunk infrastructure and treatment facilities.
These upgrades will enable further commercial development and support population growth in a way that is sustainable and future focused.
It’s a big ask, but essential for a small Shire like ours, where the cost of infrastructure continues to skyrocket and our ratepayer base is limited.
We rely on strong partnerships with state and federal governments to make these ambitions a reality.
At Dungeness, improving marine access remains a top priority. Council has already secured State approval for dredging the Enterprise Channel, a project that will make boating safer and more reliable year-round. This upgrade includes deepening the channel, constructing a rock-armoured retaining wall, and using clean dredged sand to replenish the beach and protect the spit from erosion. These works will ensure vessels can safely navigate even during low tides and rough weather.
The next step is Commonwealth approvals. We’ve engaged environmental and coastal specialists to prepare reports for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and confirm compliance under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Act. These reports build on what we developed for State approvals and will demonstrate that the Reef’s values remain untouched.
We expect this work to wrap up before the year’s end, so applications can be lodged early in the new year.
Meanwhile, commercial operators can look forward to a new $500,000 pontoon off Denney Street — hopefully by Christmas or early in the new year — providing safer, more convenient access for charter operators, a boost for our tourism sector.
Infrastructure projects like these are more than upgrades. They’re commitments to a thriving future where people can move to our area and reap the benefits in one of the most spectacular corners of Queensland.
We are keen to see some commitments, and we look forward to working towards a better future for our district together.
very year, around late winter, something magical happens in the Hinchinbrook region’s hidden corners — thousands of bright blue Ulysses butterflies gather in secluded bays and forest glades. Butterfly Bay, tucked near Zoe Falls on Hinchinbrook Island, is one of their favourite haunts.
When sunlight filters through the canopy, the air comes alive with flickers of iridescent blue — like nature’s own confetti. You’ll find yourself holding your breath just to listen to the silence they leave behind. The locals say you don’t see them — you feel them — a shimmer of joy before they vanish again.
If you ever needed a reason to slow down and wander off the tourist map, this is it: Hinchinbrook’s best secrets don’t shout, they flutter.
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Ever tossed an old gadget in the bin without thinking twice? Maybe a broken Bluetooth speaker, a vape, or that electric toothbrush that gave up the ghost? Inside those everyday items are batteries that can cause serious fires if they end up in your household rubbish.
Across Australia, the waste and recycling industry is battling up to 12,000 fires every year because of batteries thrown in the wrong place.
That’s not just a statistic — it’s a real risk to our waste workers, our trucks, and even community safety.
Loose batteries are easy to deal with. You can drop them off at Council buildings and waste facilities, including the Lannercost Office and both libraries, as well as at Woolworths, Coles, and Canegrowers Mitre 10. But the real challenge is the batteries you can’t see — the ones built into your gadgets.
These are called embedded batteries, and they’re in things we all use every day like Bluetooth speakers, e-scooters, cordless vacuums, flashing toys, smartwatches, and even electric toothbrushes.
You can’t just pop them out, and if they go
in the bin, they can spark a fire.
To tackle this, Hinchinbrook Shire Council is working with our regional partners through the North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (NQROC) to make it easier for you to do the right thing. Together, we’re launching an Embedded Battery Amnesty Weekend in the new year.
It’s your chance to bring those tricky items in for free and know they’ll be recycled safely. No need to pull the battery out; just bring the whole device. Our industry partner will handle the rest.
Keep an eye out for our communications rolling out soon — we’d love everyone to get involved! We’re excited to be part of this campaign, proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Local Government Battery Collection Program and delivered in partnership with NQROC. This is all about making things easy for everyone. Most of us have old gadgets tucked away in a drawer or out in the shed. Instead of tossing them in the bin, bring them in. By doing this, you’re helping protect our community, our waste workers, and our infrastructure from dangerous fires.
Seniors Christmas Morning Tea Huge Success
The Seniors Christmas Morning Tea, held on Friday 14 November at the Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, brought together an impressive crowd of 260 community members for a festive morning of connection and celebration. The event formed part of the Christmas in Hinchinbrook program and was designed to honour and recognise the region’s seniors, who continue to be the heart of Hinchinbrook.
Guests enjoyed a morning filled with conversation, guest speakers, entertainment, and plenty of Christmas cheer. The hall buzzed with energy as attendees shared stories, reconnected with friends, and embraced the festive season in a welcoming and relaxed setting.
Council staff, volunteers, and performers played an important role in creating a warm and enjoyable atmosphere, ensuring the event
ran smoothly and felt special for everyone who attended.
The success of the morning was supported by generous local sponsors whose contributions added to the celebration. Sponsors included Barnes Sewing Centre, Bossi Boots, Harmony Designer Nails, Canegrowers Ingham, Mitre10, Mitre 10 Ingham Manufactures, I Love Boutique, Lisa Maree Boutique, Majestic Cafe, Mandy’s Beauty In The Bush, Ingham Wholelife Pharmacy and Healthfoods, and Wild Local.
Many who attended enjoyed the food and the lovely floral table decorations.
The Seniors Christmas Morning Tea concluded with well wishes for a joyful Christmas and a bright and relaxing New Year, marking another successful community gathering in the Christmas in Hinchinbrook calendar
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2025 Seniors Christmas Morning Tea. Photo credit: Hinchinbrook Shire Council
TROPICAL VETS CELEBRATES
50 YEARS OF VETERINARY SERVICE IN NORTH QUEENSLAND
As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we want to express our deepest gratitude to our clients and the North Queensland community. Your trust, support, and loyalty have made this milestone possible. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your lives and for sharing this journey with us. Here’s to five decades of dedication, and to many more years of caring for the people and animals in the places we live, work, and love.
Our story began in 1975, when Dr Boyd Lacey opened a small veterinary clinic in Innisfail with a simple but powerful vision - to provide high-quality, compassionate care to local families and their animals. From those humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a trusted network of six major clinics and three part-time locations, proudly serving communities from Ayr to Atherton.
While our reach has expanded, our heart remains the same. We continue to uphold the values on which we were founded - delivering exceptional, compassionate veterinary care and building lasting relationships with families and communities across North Queensland.
From one dedicated veterinarian with a dream to a team of nearly 100 passionate professionals - including five Directors, 41 veterinarians, and more than 45 skilled nurses and support staff - we’re immensely proud of how far we’ve come.
SPECIAL EVENT CLOSURE NOTICE
In celebration of this milestone occasion, our clinics will be closed on Saturday, 22nd November for a staff function. While our team takes this time to celebrate, our triage service will still be available to provide over the phone support and referral to the nearest after-hours veterinarian.
After serving as Member for Hinchinbrook for the past eight years and Deputy Leader of Katter’s Australian Party since 2021, Nick Dametto made the bold decision last month to run for Townsville’s Mayoralty.
Acknowledging the move as a ‘step down’ and a ‘wage cut’, Dametto said the decision was driven by a bigger purpose — giving the people of Townsville the leader they deserve.
“I want Townsville to be proud of the
leader they’ve elected,” Dametto stated on Monday morning.
“I want to give them someone who can act as an ambassador for the region, I want to help deliver pride and prosperity for all.”
Dametto thanked residents of the Hinchinbrook Shire for their support over the past eight years.
“Thank you for backing me for all those years – we wanted to leave Hinchinbrook in a better place than when we started, and I believe we did that.”
When asked what his first few weeks as Mayor will look like, Dametto said he plans a ‘back to basics blitz’.
“A big thing for me is the proper maintenance of the city – I want to give the people a city they can be proud of,” he shared.
“If they put out a bin on Wednesday night, they deserve to have it picked up on Thursday morning.”
Dametto added that he will be engaging with all Councillors and the CEO, noting he looks forward to bringing the Council together to work as a united team.
Committed to a grassroots campaign, Dametto said he spent considerable time engaging directly with the community throughout the election period.
“It was almost like a silent auction” he shared, referring to the postal-vote system used over the weekend.
Rather than being at polling booths, Dametto spent Saturday speaking with residents at a local tavern before heading to the vote-counting centre at 6pm.
He watched the tallying with scrutineers and said that “from the out-set there was strong support”, and by 9pm he believed it was a “done deal”.
Dametto praised his Campaign Manager, Catherine Holden, who he described as “an absolute God-send”, and acknowledged Matthew Pew for organising a dedicated team to deliver pamphlets.
“I would also like to thank everyone who supported me in any way – from displaying a bumper sticker to putting up a core flute – every gesture was a huge help.”
The Electoral Commission of Queensland is expected to officially declare the Mayoralship in the coming days. Once Dametto receives the paperwork, he will be sworn in.
Following the announcement, Premier David Crisafulli expressed his support.
“The people of Townsville have strongly backed Nick Dametto for Mayor,” he said.
“This result will give this proud city the local leadership it needs and deserves.
“Congratulations Nick - our Government looks forward to working with you to deliver better outcomes for a great city.”
As Dametto steps into his new role, Hinchinbrook now awaits a by-election to determine who will become the next local MP.
The election is scheduled for Saturday 29 November.
Candidates who have announced their intention to run include: Mark Molachino for Katter’s Australian Party, Wayde Chiesa for the Liberal National Party of Queensland, Maurie Soars for the Australian Labor Party, Amanda Nickson for Family First, Aiden Creagh for the Greens, Luke Sleep for One Nation, and Independent Steven Clare.
“With the upcoming by-election,” said Dametto, “I hope that the winners are the people of Hinchinbrook”.
WAYDE CHIESA LIBERAL NATIONAL PARTY
LNP candidate for Hinchinbrook, Wayde Chiesa, says he is determined to deliver strong representation and practical outcomes for the region, drawing on his lifelong connection to the district and decades of experience across local industries and community organisations.
“I’m proud to be Ingham-born and bred, growing up on our family farm and spending weekends at Forrest Beach and playing footy,” Mr Chiesa said.
After finishing school, he moved to Townsville to study at university but says “Ingham has always been home.”
Across his career, Mr Chiesa has worked in a wide range of fields, from small and family businesses to senior roles in regional development. His experience includes serving as CEO of Regional Development Australia Townsville and Northwest Queensland, and as Director of Regional Development and Investment at Townsville Enterprise. He has also run his own business and spent 17 years as part of the Triple M Cowboys Call Team, calling Cowboys games and staying connected with communities right across North Queensland.
With Hinchinbrook heading into a by-election, Mr Chiesa views this mo-
ment as pivotal for securing a stronger voice at the state level.
“This by-election is a once-in-a generation opportunity to elect someone who can sit alongside David Crisafulli, around the table where decisions are made. For too long Hinchinbrook has been on the sidelines from Government but I want to change that,” he said.
Mr Chiesa’s key priority is tackling youth crime, advocating for a tougher, more consistent approach to community safety.
“I’m fighting for a sensible plan to deal with youth crime,” he said.
“The LNP’s Adult Crime, Adult Time laws are starting to hold youth criminals accountable but there’s a long way to go to fix a decade of Labor’s weak laws.”
He said the region needs “more police with better early intervention and rehabilitation that works – as well as CCTV in known trouble spots,” adding, “I’ll also fight for tougher bail laws for youth criminals, which I believe our State needs.”
Traffic congestion across Townsville’s Northern Beaches and improved local infrastructure also feature strongly in his platform.
Mr Chiesa has long championed key
North Queensland industries including agriculture, manufacturing and tourism. If elected, he intends to focus on fixing Port Hinchinbrook, improving marine facilities, building flood resilience, and securing better roads for the district.
Community involvement has been a constant in his life, from volunteering with the Forrest Beach and Arcadi an Surf Life Saving Clubs to serving as Treasurer of the Rotary Club of Townsville and helping organise the Townsville Triathlon Festival, how ever above all else, family remains his greatest motivation.
“My two kids, Lucy and Tommy, love spending time with their Nanna and Nonno here in Ingham,” he said, noting that those simple moments on the family farm re mind him why Hinchinbrook deserves strong, local representa tion.
MARK MOLACHINO KATTER’S AUSTRALIAN PARTY
Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) candidate for Hinchinbrook, Mark Molachino has confirmed his main priority once elected will be to ensure the shire does not lose its voice in statewide decision making.
Born, raised, educated and employed in Ingham, Mr Molachino has worked in the shire’s sugar industry from the farms to the processing mills for years, and has served in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) for two and a half decades, with two deployments. Currently a small business owner himself, Mr Molachino and his six employees deliver professional vocational training to mining companies, and paired with his previous role as a RAAF Operations Officer, Mr Molachino’s professional resume of leadership and coordination speaks volumes.
A committed family man, Mr Molachino and his wife, Lexy, enjoy spending their time with
their three daughter, Scarlett, Zara, and Victoria, and their beloved mini dachshund, Walter. Whether out boating, fishing, water-skiing, or riding dirt bikes across the region’s tracks, the Molachino family enjoy the very lifestyle they hope to protect.
Since graduating from Gilroy Santa Maria College, Mr Molachino has gone on to study numerous Diplomas in Vocational Education, Project Management, and has acquired eight years of experience in local government, leading him to truly understand how intricately each level of government interact and operate.
Mr Molachino has been living and raising his family in the region for several decades, and with that in mind, he plans to prioritise the safety of both his family, and the shire if elected in this month’s by-election. The presentation of Castle Law in parliament stands as one of Mr Molachino’s main priorities to grant homeowners greater protections
when defending themselves, their families, and their property against intruders, to ensure they are not unfairly penalised for taking reasonable action to stay safe.
Paired with his push for the implementation of Castle Law, Mr Molachino will continue the work of the KAP to place North Shore roadways back on the state’s agenda, a move he sees as a real investment along with floodproofing the Ingham Power Substation, the Gairloch and Seymour Highway and the greater shire.
With deep roots in the region, and a clear plan for meaningful, practical change to safeguard the future of the shire, Mr Molachino and Katter’s Australian Party are committed amplifying the Hinchinbrook Shire’s voice, to deliver the safety, infrastructure and representation the community deserves, furthermore ensuring the community’s needs are not only heard in parliament, but acted on.
MAURIE SOARS LABOR
Labor candidate for Hinchinbrook, Maurie Soars, has called the northern beaches of Townsville home for more than three decades, having made the move from Brisbane 35 years ago, a decision he describes as “one of the best” of his life.
Beginning at Saunders Beach before settling in Bushland Beach, Mr Soars is proud to be “the only candidate in this race who lives in the electorate of Hinchinbrook.”
Over the years, he and his family have shared their home with many pets, and now have just “one old cat, who rules the house.”
A motor mechanic by trade, Mr Soars later transitioned into sales and management, where he found his stride turning around underperforming businesses. His reputation, however, is most firmly rooted in public life. Best known as a long-serving Townsville City Councillor, he spent more than a decade “delivering for North Queensland and trying to make this region a better
place.”
If elected, Mr Soars said his first priority will be simple: to ensure “the people of Hinchinbrook get their fair share.” He lists accessible healthcare, affordable housing, resilient infrastructure, and attracting and retaining professionals as key needs, warning that “three years of doing nothing under an LNP Government will only send us backwards, and that’s a risk we can’t afford.”
Within his first year, Mr Soars plans to champion the Dungeness Dredging and Rock Wall Project, as well as complete the long-awaited fix for Port Hinchinbrook that began under Labor. He also wants to see “clear timelines and dollar figures for proposed Bruce Highway upgrades,” pressing for greater investment into northern beaches road networks and repairs to Mount Spec Road.
When asked what the region is currently lacking, Mr Soars is direct: business diversification. While acknowledging the strength of Hinchinbrook’s agri-
cultural foundations, he believes the region has far more potential.
“I know we have a strong agriculture sector, but there is more we could be doing to add depth other areas such as tourism and accommodation variants to support,” he said.
“If elected, I will be pushing the Crisafulli Government to ensure Hinchinbrook gets its fair share.”
Beyond politics, Mr Soars has spent decades helping shape the local sporting scene, from founding yacht races and AFL Masters teams, to supporting clubs through growth, recovery, and community events. Deeply involved across Townsville and Hinchinbrook sport, he has held numerous leadership roles and received national recognition, including induction into both the Queensland and National AFL Masters Halls of Fame.
A dedicated resident who lives, works, and holidays in the region, Mr Soars says his commitment is simple: to deliver for the community he proudly calls home.
LUKE SLEEP ONE NATION
Luke Sleep will stand as One Nation’s candidate for Hinchinbrook and if elected, he’s confirmed he’ll prioritise affordable housing opportunities, reducing escalating crime rates, as well as upgrading local roads and infrastructures.
“Housing affordability is an important issue for me, for Hinchinbrook and for the entire state of Queensland. The major parties have been hopeless on this issue, favouring mass immigration that only limits housing availability for Australians while also driving up rents. One Nation’s the only party with a strong plan to slash immigration and improve housing availability and affordability,” Mr Sleep said.
“I’m also keen to get funding to better flood-proof our local roads and fix up the notorious Bruce Highway. Hinchinbrook gets a lot of rainfall, and this means some of our roads get flooded on a regular basis. With a bit of work and support, we can upgrade these
roads and keep Hinchinbrook moving.”
Hailing from Townsville, Mr Sleep has been working as a heavy machinery operator in the mining industry over the past five years, and he plans to ensure the industry has the right settings to continue to yield valuable contributions statewide.
“It’s the largest industry in Queensland, valued at more than $60 billion and supporting more than half a million jobs,” he said.
“It’s absolutely critical we do what we can to enable this industry to thrive while ensuring Queenslanders get fair value in exchange for the exploitation of their resources. We need to strike the right balance with royalties, so we don’t drive miners offshore or interstate.”
A North Queensland local himself, Mr Sleep deeply understands how the community’s concerns on the area’s escalating crime rate have increased, and he plans to sup-
port real legislative change within the justice system once elected.
“Policies that make my community safer will also be a priority for me. The Crisafulli Government made a lot of promises to reduce the escalating crime in regional Queensland, but we’re not seeing any difference here in Hinchinbrook,” said Mr Sleep.
I’m backing One Nation’s policy for tougher penalties, a community panel to review court decisions that subsequently result in an offender committing crimes while on bail and integrating proven intervention and redirection programs for at-risk young people in the justice system.”
Luke Sleep and the One Nation party have confirmed they are committed to delivering stronger, safer and more sustainable outcomes for the people of the Hinchinbrook Shire, ensuring local voices and local needs remain at the forefront of all decision making across the state.
AIDEN CREAGH QUEENSLAND GREENS
Queensland Greens candidate for Hinchinbrook, Aiden Creagh, believes the people of North Queensland deserve to be delt a better hand, and hopes to implement commendable changes once elected to make life fairer for everyday locals.
Hailing from Ingham, Mr Creagh has witnessed the struggles of the community firsthand for almost three decades, noting the ignorance of larger corporations as a key catalyst in his decision to run in this year’s by-election.
“I’ve had a gut full of watching politicians line their own pockets with corporate donations and lobbyists’ donations and then turn around and work for them and not us, so now I’m running for the one party in the Hinchinbrook by-election that does not take political donations and works for the people,” said Mr Creagh.
“People used to be able to buy a home on one income, now we’re struggling to rent one on two, it’s cooked! Everything’s been priva-
tised, housing, power, even water. Tax the corporations what they owe us! I pay tax, so should they.”
At just 27, Mr Creagh often finds himself frustrated with how difficult it can be for ordinary people to “get ahead” in the current economic climate, chalking it down to the current government’s neglect of locals and the land. Mr Creagh believes it’s time for the big corporations, especially fossil fuel giants, to face the music and pay their fair share to fund what truly matters.
“The gas and coal companies are making billions while families can’t afford groceries or rent. If we tax those profits properly, we can fund affordable housing, flood prevention, free education, and Medicare, including dental. It’s common sense: make the polluters pay for the solutions.”
Over the course of his time spent living and working in North Queensland, Mr Creagh has endured and experienced the hardships the people of the Hinchinbrook Shire know all too well including floods, droughts, and
housing pressures, recognising local communities are more than ready for suitable solutions which yield results rather than divisional scare campaigns.
“There’s a lot of misinformation out there about the Greens, and I get it, the big parties and their donors want to keep people scared of change so they can keep lining their pockets, but when you actually look at what we stand for, fair rents, clean energy, better healthcare, free education, it’s exactly what most people want,” he said.
“The North is a special place, from the reef to the rainforest, and it’s our responsibility to protect it. We can have good jobs, thriving communities, and a healthy environment. It just takes some political courage to get there.”
Aiden Creagh and the Queensland Greens are pushing for fair rental caps, tenants’ rights, clean, renewable energy, and a tax on large gas and coal profits to fund a fair, sustainable future.
DR AMANDA NICKSON FAMILY FIRST PARTY
Family First has endorsed Dr Amanda Nickson as its candidate for Hinchinbrook, supporting her push to relive the pressures imposed upon local families across North Queensland.
A lover of the sunshine state, Dr Nickson has lived, worked and raised her three children just south of the shire for the last three decades, noting holidays to the region’s several national parks, waterfalls, and time spent on Hinchinbrook Island as treasured family time well spent.
Dr Nickson’s Christian beliefs are at the core of each decision she makes, and throughout her career in social work, she found fulfilment in her commitment to expressing her faith through helping and serving people in times of need. Spanning across roles in both government and non-government organisations, Dr Nickson keeps herself busy, immersing herself in academia at James Cook University, and in her role in a private practice. Cur-
rently, Dr Nickson has been wearing another hat, one in her own small business where she provides training, professional and pastoral supervision, social work services, and organisational consultancy.
If elected, Dr Nickson said she’ll prioritise alleviating the pressures upon families with deflating electricity prices at the top of her list after fighting to stop all taxpayer subsidies to intermittent power projects like wind farms and solar farms. Dr Nickson has also confirmed she’ll work to abolish the Crisafulli Government’s education policy encouraging educators to ask children for their preferred pronouns as part of early learning inclusion practices. In another effort to take pressures off families, particularly young couples, Dr Nickson has listed she’ll prioritise lowering the cost of land to make buying a home more accessible for first time homeowners.
Additionally, Family First will seek to remove restrictions
on parliamentary debate regarding late term abortions to ensure clear legal and clinical requirements for providing medical care to all infants born alive.
Hailing from Townsville, Dr Nickson also experienced the devastating floods which rocked the shire earlier this year, leading her to highlight flood proofing the Bruce Highway as a major project she hopes to drive forward within her first year if elected. Similarly, Dr Nickson has confirmed reliable, weather-proof transportation and access to the area as a basic priority for residents of the Hinchinbrook Shire, furthermore, strengthening her prioritisation of flood proofing the infamous Bruce Highway.
A leader, a mother, a wife, a social worker, a pastor, an author and a speaker, Dr Amanda Nickson and the Family First Party represent strong family values, promoting the notion that “raising your family shouldn’t be this hard”.
CANEGROWERS Leaders Unite To Shape The Future Of The Sugar Industry
Recently, Airlie Beach hosted the CANEGROWERS Policy Council, bringing together grower-elected representatives and district managers from all 12 CANEGROWERS districts. Representing the Herbert were Chair Steven Marbelli, Deputy Chair Leah Russo, and Manager Frank Scardamaglia, who joined colleagues to discuss the key challenges, opportunities, and policy settings shaping the future of Australia’s sugar cane industry.
Across two days, the Policy Council examined a wide range of issues affecting growers at both the farm and industry levels. Workforce shortages remain a major concern, with members continuing to explore solutions to attract and retain skilled labour. The harvesting sector also featured prominently, with discussions around improving operational efficiency, supporting contractor sustainability, and managing increasing pressures on harvest logistics.
Workplace Health and Safety was another strong focus, as districts
shared experiences and considered ways to strengthen WH&S culture across all farming operations. This linked closely with environmental and sustainability discussions, including updates on the greenhouse gas calculator, ongoing progress with Smartcane BMP, and discussing future expectations from government, markets, and the community.
Other key agenda items included sugar marketing and trade dynamics, mental health support for growers and workers, regional transport challenges, and exciting developments in plant breeding—particularly the emerging use of artificial intelligence to enhance varietal development.
A standout highlight was the national rollout of the industry’s education strategy, which continues to gain strong momentum. Many CANEGROWERS districts are engaging students through competitions, classroom resources, and farm visits. The cane growing competition alone has seen an estimated 43 primary and secondary schools
participate, helping build greater awareness of the industry among young Australians.
Throughout the meeting, grower leaders worked collaboratively to analyse these issues and develop practical pathways to influence policy where needed. This blend of grassroots insight and strategic planning ensures the Policy Council remains a vital voice for growers.
Reflecting on the meeting, Deputy Chair Leah Russo said:
“These gatherings are incredibly valuable. They allow growers from all districts to come together, share insights, and develop united solutions. The strength of our industry comes from collaboration and having a real voice in shaping policy for the future.”
The discussions in Airlie Beach reaffirmed a shared commitment to supporting a resilient, innovative, and profitable sugar industry that continues to deliver strong economic, environmental, and social outcomes for regions like Hinchinbrook.
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The Herbert mills processed just over 191,000 tonnes of cane for the week, bringing the season-todate total to 3.5M tonnes.
to 3.5M tonnes.
The average weekly CCS was 12.96, which is above the seasonto-date average of 12.83 units.
We are asking for patience while we manage the final weeks of the season with the current weather and mechanical challenges. We're committed to processing all cane in the region and safely wrapping up the 2025 season.
The Herbert mills processed just over 191,000 tonnes of cane for the week, bringing the season
The average weekly CCS was 1 2.96, which is above the season-to-date average of 12.83 units.
There was minimal rainfall last week despite the forecast. Further rain forecast for later this week or early next week
There was minimal rainfall last week despite the forecast. Further rain forecast for later this week or early next week
We have updated our end of season notice to our employees, advising the week ending 29 November 2025 for the cessation of harvesting.
Please remember to stay cane train aware, particularly when approaching crossings. Our cane trains work around the clock, seven days a week.
Herbert Region
W e have updated our end of season notice to our employees, advising the week ending 29 November 2025 for the cessation of harvesting
We are asking for patience while we manage the final weeks of the season with the current weather and mechanical challenges We're committed to processing all cane in the region and safely wrapping up the 2025 season
Please remember to stay cane train aware, particularly when approaching crossings. Our cane trains work around the clock, seven days a week.
Amajor community-driven effort is now delivering long-awaited upgrades to the interpretive signage along the Cardwell Foreshore, with the first six new signs completed and all remaining signs expected to be installed before the end of the year.
The project began after Cassowary Coast Regional Council (CCRC) was unable to allocate capital funding to replace the ageing foreshore signs, many of which had deteriorated under harsh UV exposure. Despite the budget constraints, the CCRC Open Spaces team redirected funds within its current operational budget to complete the first six signs.
To ensure the full replacement of all 24 signs, Wildlife Queensland Cassowary Coast–Hinchinbrook sought additional support and successfully secured a CCRC Infrastructure Grant of $7,500. This effort was strengthened by contributions from numerous community groups and individuals. Wildcard Art provided in-kind support by preparing consultancy reports and assisting with graphic design, while Wildlife Queensland Cassowary Coast–Hinchinbrook supplied an additional $5,000 to progress the project. A small funding shortfall remains, but organisers are confident the remain-
ing costs will be met.
All new sign graphics are being produced by ARMSIGN using high-quality UV-protected materials. Although the existing placement along the foreshore exposes the signs to ongoing sun exposure, relocating them to more sheltered positions would have required engineering assessments at 24 different sites, adding significant cost and time. Given the circumstances, organisers opted to proceed with the best available materials to ensure a long-lasting result.
The original foreshore signage, installed in 2009–2010, was an extensive community initiative involving local research, writing, design, and contributed artwork. The cur-
rent project continues that legacy, bringing together volunteers, organisations, and council staff to restore an important community asset.
CCRC is now exploring options to schedule future maintenance and renewal funding to ensure the signage can continue to
be updated as needed.
With all 24 signs now in production and installation planned by year’s end, the Cardwell Foreshore is set to receive a refreshed and informative display that reflects the dedication of the local community.
OUR STEEL RANGE IS THE LARGEST AVAILABLE IN OUR LOCAL AREA
Before and after. Photo credit: Carl Nielsen
Spreading Joy Through Generosity
Our School’s Christmas Giving Tradition
Every year, St Peter’s Catholic School proudly responds to the needs of others in our community, living out the message of love for your neighbour.
One of our most cherished Term 4 projects is the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal. Each class receives a list of essential items to donate, and our families never fail to show incredible generosity.
Throughout the year, students also raise funds by selling ice blocks, with proceeds
used to purchase toys for the local Mayor’s Christmas Appeal. This initiative culminates in a special tradition: our Year 6 students venture into town to personally select gifts for local children, ensuring every child experiences the joy of Christmas.
Through these acts of kindness and generosity, our school community demonstrates that giving is at the heart of Christmas. Together, we make a real difference for families in need.
Grad Week For Gilroy
2025 Yr12 Cohort
With the much anticipated ‘Grad Week’ underway for Gilroy Santa Maria College Year 12 students, Pastoral Leader Mrs Erin Cerutti has taken a moment to reflect on their GSMC journey.
As their Pastoral Leader, I have had the privilege of walking alongside the Year 12 cohort throughout their final year of schooling. This group’s journey through high school has been anything but ordinary. They began their secondary education in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, a time of great uncertainty and change, and they concluded it following the floods that marked the beginning of this year. Through it all, they have shown remarkable resilience, adaptability, and unity.
What has stood out most about this group is their willingness to throw themselves wholeheartedly into every aspect of college life. Whether it was cheering at carnivals, leading assemblies, participating in ANZAC Day services, or supporting one another through the ups and downs of senior year, they have consistently demonstrated teamwork, spirit, and pride in their college community.
Over the past few months, I have seen a genuine transformation in their mindset. They have approached their studies with determination and maturity, focused on their goals and motivated to pursue their chosen pathways. Their perseverance and commitment to personal growth have been truly inspiring.
On behalf of the college community, I’d like to wish our class of 2025 every success in their future endeavours.
Contributed by Erin Cerutti - Pastoral Leader Yr11/12
St Peter’s Catholic School students donate toys to children in need through the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal.
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Girls in red at the swimming carnival
80’s dress up for 80 days until Graduation
Old folks dress up for 100 days until Graduation
Senior College Leaders at the ANZAC March in 2025
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS CONFIRMED BY QCAA
Ingham State High School is proud to recognise the exceptional accomplishments of the following students, who have achieved a perfect score of 100% in all Internal Assessments this year.
This remarkable achievement reflects not only their diligence and determination but also their passion for learning and commitment to excellence.
Congratulations to Year 12 students: Zoe Lahtinen, who excelled in both Mathematical Methods and Chemistry; Kara Nash, who achieved perfection in Chemistry; Lily Chittenden and Sophee Lepinath, who both achieved a perfect score in Biology; and Emily Provians, who attained full marks in Drama.
Their success reflects not only their dedication and determination but also the commitment of the school’s Expert Educators who have supported and inspired them throughout their studies.
This result reflects the strength of Ingham High’s academic culture and the school’s ongoing mission to equip students for success in both their senior years and beyond.
Christmas Fair A Huge Success At Our Lady Of Lourdes
On the evening of Friday 14th, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School came alive with festive cheer as the community gathered for the annual Christmas Fair, the school’s major fundraiser for the year. The event attracted a large crowd, drawn by a fun-filled program and an exciting new feature, the 50/50 Raffle.
The raffle proved to be a standout attraction, with one fortunate winner taking home an impressive $17,265. The school retained the same amount, which will go directly toward enhancing facilities and improving learning opportunities for students.
The Christmas concert performed by Prep to Year 2 students was another highlight. Their joyful singing and festive routines captivated families and set a heartwarming tone for the night. Classes also created themed wares for the popular Christmas Markets, where families enjoyed browsing and purchasing handmade items.
There was no shortage of delicious food for the community to enjoy, with a fantastic selection of vendors serving up crowd favourites.
The Ingham Lions Club hosted a traditional BBQ, while Woodfired Pizza, Cobby’s Kitchen, and Thai cuisine were on offer, along with Italian delights from Ingham’s newest food van, The Saucy Stallion. The school extends its thanks to these wonderful food vendors and to the community for their ongoing support.
The Cent Sale was another major drawcard, made possible by the generosity of local business houses and school families who donated a wide range of prizes. Thanks to this strong community support, the Cent Sale enjoyed tremendous success. The Christmas Fair once again showcased the strength, spirit, and generosity of the Our Lady of Lourdes community, making it a memorable evening for all who attended.
State High School extends its heartfelt congratulations to all Year 12 students as they celebrate their
and Graduation ceremonies this week. These special occasions mark the culmination of many years of hard work,
Kara Nash and Zoe Lahtinen with Chemistry Teacher, Mrs Jennie Nash, in front of the Science Department’s prestigious 100 Board.
Zoe Lahtinen Sophee Lepinath
Lily Chittenden Amayah Hague
Emily Provians
The Christmas cheer was alive as many dressed up for the annual Christmas Fair at Our Lady of Lourdes. Photo supplied
MAMS Group Gives $4 Million Back To Ingham Locals
Since launching its Container Refund Point in 2018, MAMS Group has transformed recycling in Ingham, processing over 40 million drink containers and returning a staggering $4 million to local residents. This family-owned North Queensland business has become a cornerstone of community sustainability, economic growth, and job creation.
As part of Queensland’s Containers for Change initiative, MAMS Group contributes to a statewide mission that has already kept more than 600,000 tonnes of waste out of landfill. In Ingham, the refund point is more than a drop-off site, it’s a community hub where recycling pays off, both environmentally and financially.
In a major development earlier this year, MAMS Group secured two key logistics contracts under the Containers for Change program. These contracts cover the Far North and North Regions—from Bowen to Mossman—expanding the company’s footprint and reinforcing its commitment to a cleaner, greener future for North Queensland.
“Our success in Ingham shows what can be achieved when business, community, and environmental goals align,” said Josh Lannen, General Manager of MAMS Group. “We’re proud to contribute to the region’s prosperity while keeping millions of containers out of landfill.”
With a proven track record and growing influence in Queensland’s recycling network, MAMS Group is showing how local businesses can lead the way in environmental innovation and community impact.
Drop off your eligible 10-cent containers at 21 Challands St, Ingham, and be part of the change.
BY JOYCE FINOCCHIARO
Ingham’s Namesake
Born 4-6-1850 Black Hall, Yorkshire, England Died 28-11-1878 New Guinea
He was handsome, he was charming, From the landed English gentry, An adventurer and a dreamer was he. He was brave and self-reliant, With a Cambridge education, He left the Royal Navy aged twenty-three.
Adventure lured him to the colonies, With sixty pounds at his disposal, He sailed to a far off destination. Via Tasmania and New South Wales He came to the Herbert River Valley, Bought and named Ings Plantation.
He acquired a steamboat, cleared his land, Had Kanakas plant sugarcane, And machinery for a sugar-mill be bought. Low sugar prices and rust disease Forced him to abandon his plantation, And the dream in the fortune he had sought.
He headed north on the ‘LOUISA’ Freighting cargo unsuccessfully, But his sawmill turned out a good investment. He surveyed the Barron River, Moved to Port Moresby in New Guinea, And became an agent for the Queensland Government.
He met with his untimely end Along with six others of his crew, On the Louisade Archipelago at Opening Bay, Where by natives he was killed, In a cannibalistic ritual he was eaten, On that fateful, twenty-eight September day.
He was handsome, he was charming, From the landed English gentry, An adventurer and a dreamer was he. He was brave and self-reliant, With a Cambridge education, William Bairstow Ingham was he.
Author’s Note:
The town of Ingham was gazetted and named in 1874. Prior to this the settlement was known by the Irish name Siligo. Ingham’s relatives and the townsfolk installed three stained glass windows in the Anglican Church of the Holy Trinity as a further memorial to this young man whose name will forever live in Ingham’s history.
Josh Lannen with a MAMS truck. Photo supplied
MAMS truck going through the cane fields. Photo supplied
Lannen family crew at the Townsville recycle centre. Photo supplied
Looking for the perfect Christmas gifts this year? NewsExtra Ingham has everything you need to make your festive season extra special. Step into the store and explore a wide range of giftware and thoughtful presents for both men and women. From photo frames to capture life’s special moments, to greeting cards for every occasion, not
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Make your house smell great this Christmas with some beautiful diffusers and candles from Home Fragrances. We also have perfumes and colognes from many
big-name brands, making it easy to find that perfect, personalised gift.
Don’t forget to check out our Christmas Scratchie tree, with treat-filled stockings and baubles, plus a full selection of lottery tickets and scratchies for a little Nextra luck this festive season.
There’s also a selection of Christmas decorations in store too. Beautiful ornaments
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Our Christmas Scratchie tree is treat-full of stockings and baubles. Photo supplie
Photo frames for life’s special people. Photo supplied
Glittering-ly gorgeous Christmas decor ready to dazzle. Photo supplied
Looking to make your Christmas and Boxing Day celebrations extra special? Halifax Meats has you covered, with everything from mains to sides, snacks, and spreads, all made fresh at Halifax.
Start with our famous cabanas, beer sticks, salamis, and hand-made bacon. They’re perfect for platters, table spreads, or simply to snack on while celebrating. Our wood-smoked hams are fan favourites and are keeping 16 years of tradition alive and getting better every year.
With everything handmade in store, they also offer a wide variety of roasts from duck to beef, and stuffed meats, catering to all tastes. Popular stuffing flavours include sun-dried tomato, baby spinach and feta, camembert and asparagus, cranberry and
pistachio, as well as simpler options like garlic and parsley.
To complement your feast, they also stock jams, chutneys, hand-glazes, and sauces, along with Lions Club Christmas cakes. Whether it’s your main course, sides, or everything in between, Halifax Meats has all you need to make your Christmas table unforgettable.
Whole turkeys and tur-duck-ens are available, as well as pork and chicken balls, marinated fillets, chicken wings, pork ribs, belly bites, and rolled loins, absolutely perfect for a family BBQ or for accompanying
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The team at Halifax Meats has a Christmas feast waiting for you. Photo credit: Victoria Velton
Stuffed pork ready to roast. Photo credit: Victoria Velton
Aussie Kids Rush To Call Santa As Telstra’s Free Holiday Hotline Returns
Children across the country were up before sunrise this week, eagerly lining up at public phones as Telstra’s beloved Free Calls to Santa hotline officially switched on for 2025.
The festive tradition, now in its fifth year, allows young callers to dial #HOHOHO (#464646) for free from any of Telstra’s 14,000-plus public payphones to share their Christmas wishes directly with Santa at the North Pole. The hotline will remain open daily from 13 November until Christmas Eve.
What began in 2021 as a simple way to teach kids how to use a public phone has quickly grown into one of Australia’s most cherished Christmas rituals. More than 1.5 million calls have been made to Santa since the hotline’s launch, with almost 100,000 children phoning his out-of-office line over the past year alone while waiting for the service to reopen.
This year, pint-sized callers will again be treated to the popular kid-sized Telstra payphones, specially designed to make it easier for younger children to reach the handset. These miniature phones will be available in select Telstra stores in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane right up until Christmas Eve.
Telstra’s call data reveals some quirky trends behind the thousands of kids phoning the North Pole each year. Around 60 per cent of calls come from phones located near beaches and waterfronts, while a quarter originate from city centres and busy shopping precincts. Regional towns
This gorgeous girl has a heart of gold, and there is nothing she loves more than curling up on her foster mum’s bed for a snooze in her favourite sleeping position - belly up with her paws in the air!
Heidi loves her pats, especially under her chin and behind her ears. She has such a sweet nature and is very polite, she even knows to sit patiently and wait while her dinner is being prepared.
Her favourite game to play with her foster dad is hide and seek… probably
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also play their part, with one of the most remote calls made from Anmatjere (Pmara Jutjunta), a First Nations community in the Northern Territory.
Meanwhile, Melbourne’s Bourke Street Mall holds the title for the nation’s busiest Santa payphone, logging nearly 10,000 calls to Santa since the program began.
The hotline serves a practical purpose too, helping children learn how to locate and use a public phone, an important life skill in an emergency.
Since Telstra made all standard calls from payphones free in 2021, the use of public phones has tripled nationwide. Last year alone, more than 25 million free calls were made, including over 300,000 to emergency services. Over 4,000 of the payphones also provide free Wi-Fi, with more locations set to follow.
Families can locate their nearest participating phone through Telstra’s Payphone Finder or through Google Maps. All Telstra retail stores will also feature special Santa Phones from 3 December, allowing families to make their call while doing their Christmas shopping.
With thousands of excited children already lining up across Australia, it’s clear that Free Calls to Santa has secured its place as a truly modern Australian Christmas tradition - connecting communities, spreading festive joy, and keeping the magic of the season alive.
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If you haven’t booked your boat service yet, now is the time. Schedule in before all our spots fill up and get your vessel ready for a season of adventure on the water.
Mercury Outboard Savings – 2.5–30HP
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TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER
Mayor’s Christmas Appeal 2025
Active until 5:00pm Wednesday 10 December 2025 at Hinchinbrook Shire Council, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Donate a new toy or non-perishable food item at Council’s Customer Service Centre to support local families in need this Christmas. Contributions go directly to the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre-, which provides emergency relief, food assistance, counselling, and referral services to vulnerable residents across the region. For more info, phone 4776 4600 or email council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
Cafe Crawl
9:00am – 11:00am, cafe location provided on RSVP.
Join us on a cafe adventure through our community. Come along as we explore the different cafe's we have available to us within our community and have a chat, sip a coffee and a bite to eat. If interested please RSVP with Mei at: 07 4776 1822.
Senior Men's Social Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham.
Are you a man over 60, or 55 if you identify as ATSI, looking for a place to belong, connect and share good times? Meet other men, enjoy meaningful conversations, and participate in fun activities. Please contact Desley at: 4776 1822.
WEDNESDAY 19 NOVEMBER
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group
9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham.
Quilting, crochet, knitting and sewing, all crafts are enjoyed at at this club! Bring whatever you need and your own lunch and refreshments for a lovely day of being creative. Contact Jackie for further detials on: 04 2771 7605.
Canasta & Cards
1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Enjoy games of canasta among other card games with your fellow card players! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Mount Fox Community Shed Meeting
3:00pm at Mount Fox Campground, 2944 Mount Fox Road, Mount Fox.
An open community discussion focusing on disaster preparedness, response, and resilience. These sessions are part of a regional series designed to help residents strengthen their homes, neighbourhoods, and communities ahead of the disaster season. Sessions will also be held in Forrest Beach, Trebonne, Taylors Beach, Macknade, and Ingham.
Varroa Mite Workshop
5:00pm – 7:00pm at TYTO Conference and Events Centre, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Learn about varroa mite biology, hive monitoring, reporting via Bee 123, management practices, and record keeping. RSVP to North Queensland Varroa Development Officer, Carla, on 0467 236 135 or carla.kersnovske@dpi.qld.gov.au
Social Darts
7:00pm in the Upstairs Area, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham.
Social darts have been back in full swing and the enthusiasm is stronger than ever. Be sure to check in before 7:00pm to join the competition and experience the friendly spirit of the game.
THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER
CWA Craft Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St. Everyone is welcome to do your own craft or join an organised craft activity. For just $2.00 enjoy the company of other crafters, all levels of experience and craft types welcome! Our gold coin donation library is also open with books aplenty, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles too!
Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media?
Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook. qld.gov.au.
Mummy’s Matter
1:00pm to 2:00pm at The Hub, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
A welcoming and judgement-free group for mums who may be feeling isolated, vulnerable, or at risk of postnatal depression. Expectant mothers are also encouraged to join. Sessions focus on connection, support and creating a sense of belonging, with children under school age welcome to attend alongside their mums. For more info, contact Shannen at the HCSC on 07 4776 1822.
Mahjong
1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Join in friendly games of mahjong and test your tile skills with fellow enthusiasts! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Sensory Storytime
10:30am - 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham.
Babies and toddlers will enjoy play based learning with hands-on sensory play activities designed to encourage development of fine and gross motor skills. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
WEEKLY COMMUNITY – ALL WELCOME!
Come along and join us for our friendly BINGO sessions held every week. Everyone is welcome – bring your friends, family, or just yourself and enjoy the great atmosphere.
• Tuesdays Eyes down at 10:30am
• Thursdays Eyes down at 6:45pm
• Sundays Eyes down at 1:30pm
Don’t miss out – join us for BINGO this week!
HINCHINBROOK SPORTFISHING CLUB
All ages welcome! Enjoy recreational fishing including bait, lure and fly.
FRIDAY 21
NOVEMBER
Seniors Morning Coffee Club
9:30am - 11:30am at Conroy Hall, 41 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
Offering lovely morning tea, games, trivia, prizes, and can pick you up from your residence if required depending on your address. Bus pick-ups to Halifax and around Ingham. We charge a cover fee of $5pp. which goes towards morning tea. To register interest and RSVP, contact Desley at: 07 4776 1822
Green Thumbs Club
2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham. Join the Green Thumbs for an afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air, it’s all about community spirit and good vibes. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!
Beers By The Beach
5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach.
The SLSC is a place where everyone can unwind with a cold drink in hand while soaking up ocean views. Nibbles and occasional raffles add to the fun, with prizes like fresh prawns up for grabs. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door, or pop in before your evening beachside stroll. It’s a laid-back evening for everyone to enjoy.
SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER
Parkrun
7:00am in Palm Creek, Ingham & The Cardwell foreshore.
A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all fitness levels, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Encouraging people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together!
Ingham UpTown Markets
8:00am - 12:00pm at 34 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Enjoy browsing the talents of the Hinchinbrook community at the Ingham UpTown Markets featuring local handmade makers, growers and creators. Tasty treats, beautiful plants, and crafted delights! New stall holders are always welcome, contact Barbara for details at: 07 4776 1748.
Join us for our monthly meetings at the Ingham Showgrounds — come and say G’day!
Almost Christmas Community Celebration
8:00am – 1:00pm at Halifax Community Hall.
Kick off the festive season at the Halifax Community Hall with a fun-filled community celebration. Enjoy market stalls, delicious food and drinks, live entertainment, Christmas raffles, and photos with Santa — there’s something for the whole family to enjoy!
The Household of God Conference
9:30am - 1:30pm at Sugar Reef Baptist Church, 38 Herbert St, Ingham
A special one-day conference aimed at equipping regional churches by focusing on the structure, purpose, and mission of the local church. This event is a collaboration between Antioch Reformed Baptist Church (Gold Coast) and Sugar Reef Baptist Church (Ingham). An opportunity for pastors, leaders, and lay members to receive valuable theological instruction and practical guidance. All are welcome to attend.
Comedian Jimeoin's Pandemonium
8:00pm at Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Don’t miss comedy legend Jimeoin in his hilarious new show Pandemonium!
Enjoy a night full of laughs, life hacks, and outrageous insights into what goes on inside Jimeoin’s head. Doors open at 7:00pm; tickets available at https://www.trybooking.com/ DCUYP
MONDAY 24 NOVEMBER
Chat Room
9:30am – 10:30am at the Community Support Centre, 52 McIlwraith St, Ingham. A social group for like-minded adults who wouldlike to gather, socialise and enjoy a chat with their coffee. No need to sign up, just drop in and have a cuppa!
Empowering Women Generations XYZ
9:30am to 11:30am at Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre, Ingham. This program is designed to support women through connection, confidence and community belonging. Each session provides opportunities to build skills, improve wellbeing, and access both formal and informal supports in a safe space. Transport assistance is available. For more info or to get involved, contact the HCSC on 4776 1822 or email donna@hcsc.org.au
Creative Corner Craft Group
2:00pm – 3:00pm at The HUB, 100 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
This crafty event is free and materials will mostly be provided. However on occasion, depending on the activity, members will be asked to bring consumables. Please contact
Desley, Shannen or Mei at: 4776 1822.
TUESDAY 25 NOVEMBER
Mayor’s Christmas Appeal 2025
Active until 5:00pm Wednesday 10 December 2025 at Hinchinbrook Shire Council, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham. Donate a new toy or non-perishable food item at Council’s Customer Service Centre to support local families in need this Christmas. Contributions go directly to the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre-, which provides emergency relief, food assistance, counselling, and referral services to vulnerable residents across the region. For more info, phone 4776 4600 or email council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
Cafe Crawl
9:00am – 11:00am, cafe location provided on RSVP.
Join us on a cafe adventure through our community. Come along as we explore the different cafe's we have available to us within our community and have a chat, sip a coffee and a bite to eat. If interested please RSVP with Mei at: 07 4776 1822.
Senior Men's Social Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham.
Are you a man over 60, or 55 if you identify as ATSI, looking for a place to belong, connect and share good times? Meet other men, enjoy meaningful conversations, and participate in fun activities. Please contact Desley at: 4776 1822.
WEDNESDAY 26 NOVEMBER
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group
9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham.
Quilting, crocette, knitting and sewing, all crafts are enjoyed at at this club! Bring whatever you need and your own lunch and refreshments for a lovely day of being creative. Contact Jackie for further detials on: 04 2771 7605.
Canasta & Cards
1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Enjoy games of canasta among other card games with your fellow card players! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Forrest Beach Community Shed Meeting
5:00pm at Forrest Beach SLSC, 9–23 Palm Street, Forrest Beach.
An open community discussion focusing on disaster preparedness, response, and resilience. These sessions are part of a regional series designed to help residents strengthen their homes, neighbourhoods, and communities ahead of the disaster season. Sessions will also be held in Trebonne, Taylors Beach, Macknade, and Ingham.
Social Darts
7:00pm in the Upstairs Area, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham.
Social darts have been back in full swing and the enthusiasm is stronger than ever. Be sure to check in before 7:00pm to join the competition and experience the friendly spirit of the game.
THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER
Christmas in Hinchinbrook
9:00am – 9:00pm in the Hinchinbrook CBD, Ingham.
Celebrate the festive season at Christmas in Hinchinbrook, hosted by Council, local businesses, and community groups. Enjoy late-night shopping, market stalls, a Christmas photobooth, and plenty of festive cheer as the community comes together to sparkle and celebrate.
CWA Craft Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Everyone is welcome to do your own craft or join an organised craft activity. For just $2.00 enjoy the company of other crafters, all levels of experience and craft types welcome! Our gold coin donation library is also open with books aplenty, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles too!
Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
Playtime At The Library
10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Mummy’s Matter
1:00pm to 2:00pm at The Hub, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
A welcoming and judgement-free group for mums who may be feeling isolated, vulnerable, or at risk of postnatal depression. Expectant mothers are also encouraged to join. Sessions focus on connection, support and creating a sense of belonging, with children under school age welcome to attend alongside their mums. For more info, contact Shannen at the HCSC on 07 4776 1822.
Mahjong
1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Join in friendly games of mahjong and test your tile skills with fellow enthusiasts! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Late Night Shopping – Ingham 5:00pm to 9:00pm at Ingham CBD, Lannercost Street.
Celebrate Hinchinbrook this festive season by shopping local and enjoying a night of Christmas fun, great deals, and community spirit. Photos with Santa and The Grinch, live carollers, local produce markets, market stalls, gift wrapping, Black Thursday Night Sales, and plenty of food and festive fun. For more information, contact 4776 4600.
FRIDAY 28 NOVEMBER
Green Thumbs Club
2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham. Join the Green Thumbs for an afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air, it’s all about community spirit and good vibes. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!
Beers By The Beach 5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach.
The SLSC is a place where everyone can unwind with a cold drink in hand while soaking up ocean views. Nibbles and occasional raffles add to the fun, with prizes like fresh prawns up for grabs. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door, or pop in before your evening beachside stroll. It’s a laid-back evening for everyone to enjoy.
WEEKLY TV GUIDE
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 The Forsytes. 2.00 Restoration Australia.
3.00 QI. 3.30 Home Delivery. 3.55 Grand Designs Revisited. 4.45 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 When The War
Is Over. 8.30 The Piano UK. 9.20 The Art Of. 9.45 The Assembly. 10.30 Media Watch. 10.50 News. 11.05 The Business. 11.20 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty. 12.10 Keating: The Interviews. 1.10 Grand Designs Revisited. 2.00 Long Lost Family. 2.45 Rage. 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Gardening Australia. 5.30 7.30.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.35 Media Watch. 2.00 Restoration Australia. 3.00 QI. 3.30 Home Delivery. 3.55 Grand Designs Revisited. 4.45 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Crime Night! 9.00 Spicks And Specks. 9.30 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) 10.15 If You’re Listening. 10.40 News. 10.55 The Business. 11.10 Planet America. 11.45 You Can’t Ask That. 12.15 Grand Designs Revisited. 1.05 Long Lost Family. 1.50 Rage. 3.45 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 The Piano UK. 11.30 Crime Night! 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. 2.00 Restoration Australia. 3.00 QI. 3.30 Home Delivery. 3.55 Grand Designs Revisited. 4.45 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.
6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30
7.30. 8.00 Grand Designs Australia. 9.00 Long Lost Family. 9.45 Portrait Artist Of The Year. 10.35 News. 10.50 The Business. 11.10 The Art Of. 11.40 Grand Designs Revisited. 12.30 Long Lost Family. 1.15 Rage. 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Gardening Australia. 5.30 7.30.
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News.
10.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year.
11.05 The Forsytes. 12.00 News.
1.00 The Newsreader. 2.00 Grand Designs Australia. 2.55 QI. 3.25 Home Delivery. 3.55 Grand Designs.
4.40 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.30 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… 3.25 Long Lost Family. 4.10 Extraordinary Escapes. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Grand Designs Australia. 7.00 News. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. 8.50 The Forsytes. 9.45 Return To Paradise. 10.40 When The War Is Over. 11.15 Brush With Fame. 11.40 Rage. 3.00 Dream Gardens. 3.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.55 The Australian Wars. 3.00 Going Places. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 Railway Journeys UK. 8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 9.35 Australia: An Unofficial History. 10.40 SBS News. 11.10 Families Like Ours. 12.10 Carmen Curlers. 2.15 Being Beethoven. 3.20 Craft It Yourself. 4.15 Bamay. 4.55 Bitesize. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 2.05 Wildlife ER. 3.00 Going Places. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 Michael Palin In Venezuela. 8.30 Reckless. 9.30 Scotland’s Poshest Train: Alan Cumming. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 I Am Scrooge. 11.55 Headhunters. 2.30 Being Beethoven. 3.35 Craft It Yourself. 4.30 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 2.05 Wildlife ER. 3.00 Going Places. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.35 Searching For Spain. 8.25 From That Small Island: The Irish Story. 9.25 Vigil. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Ridley Road. 1.10 Exterior Night. 2.15 Exterior Night. 4.20 Bamay. 4.55 Destination Flavour Bitesize. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 2.05 Wildlife ER. 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Living Black: 50 Years Of SBS Indigenous. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.35 Hurricanes From Above. 8.30 Unlocking The Secrets Of The Nazca Lines. 9.20 The Welsh Valley That Won The Lottery. 10.15 SBS News. 10.45 Sisi. 11.45 Tokyo Vice. 12.50 Tokyo Vice. 1.50 New Zealand From A Train. 2.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 9.10 Ireland’s Historic Gardens. 10.05 Beyond The Beaten Path. 11.00 Shepherdess. 11.30 Soccer. Australian Championship. First quarter-final. 2.30 Soccer. Australian Championship. Second quarter-final. 5.30 Going Places. 6.30 News. 7.30 A Royal Guide To Wales. 8.25 This Is Joan Collins. 10.15 Reckless. 11.15 Homicide. 2.40 All Is Bright. 3.55 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Gold Stars: The Story Of FIFA World Cups. 4.10 Motor Racing. World Rally-Raid Championship. Highlights. 5.10 The Throwback. 5.20 Primitive Medium. 5.30 Hitler-Stalin: A Secret Relationship. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Black Death: Patient Zero. 9.10 Army Of Lovers: Ancient Greece. 10.45 Odysseus Returns. 11.45 Uri Geller’s Secret Treasures. 1.05 MOVIE: Fiona Clark: Unafraid. (2021) 2.35 Mariupol: The People’s Story. 4.15 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 4.50 Destination Flavour. 5.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Take 5. 10.30 Vera. 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 QI. 3.25 Home Delivery. 3.55 Grand Designs. 4.40 Long Lost Family. 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Aust Story. 8.30 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty. 9.20 Media Watch. 9.40 Planet America. 10.10 I Was Actually There. 10.40 News. 10.55 The Business. 11.15 Creative Types. 11.45 Parliament. 12.45 Grand Designs. 1.35 Long Lost Family. 2.20 Rage. 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Gardening Australia. 5.30 7.30. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Wildlife ER. 3.00 Going Places. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Supertrains: The Race For Speed. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.35 Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Adventure. 8.30 American Prince: JFK Jr. 9.20 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. 10.10 SBS News. 10.40 The Man Who Died. 11.30 A Criminal Affair. 1.10 Devil’s Confession: Lost Eichmann Tapes. 2.15 The Story Of Spice. 3.10 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 4.55 Bitesize. 5.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 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) 8.00 Wicked: One Wonderful Night. 10.00 Murder In A Small Town. (M) 11.00 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (M) 12.00 MOVIE: Paralysed By Danger. (2021) (M) 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 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 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) 8.30 The Front Bar. (M) 9.30 Ashes Preview Show. 10.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 11.00 Chicago Fire. (M) 12.00 MOVIE: Secrets Of A Marine’s Wife. (2021) (M) 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 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PG) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Border Patrol. (PG)
7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story. (M) 11.00 Gatecrashers. 12.00 The Front Bar. (M) 1.00 Life. (M) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.20
The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 3.00 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Afternoon session. 5.00 The Ashes: Tea Break. 5.20 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Evening session. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Evening session. Continued. 8.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 18. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Thunder. 10.30 GetOn Extra. 11.00 Jim Jefferies And Friends. 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.20 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 3.00 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Afternoon session. 5.00 The Ashes: Tea Break. 5.20 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Evening session. 6.00 News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Evening session. Continued. 8.00 Unfiltered: Cricket. 8.30 MOVIE: Oblivion. (2013) 11.05 Jim Jefferies And Friends. 12.00 In Plain Sight. 1.00 Travel Oz. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 It’s Academic. 5.00 House Of Wellness.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.20 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 3.00 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Afternoon session. 5.00 The Ashes: Tea Break. 5.20 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Evening session. 6.00 News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Evening session. 8.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 22. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars. 10.30 MOVIE: The Invisible Man. (2020) 1.10 Idris Elba Meets Paul McCartney. 2.30 Shopping. 3.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.20 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 3.00 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Afternoon session. 5.00 The Ashes: Tea Break. 5.20 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Evening session. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Evening session. 8.00 Why Planes Vanish: The Hunt For MH370. 9.20 The Rookie. 10.20 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. 11.20 Why Trains Crash. 12.30 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. 1.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Two Chefs And A Wedding Cake. (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 ACA. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Love Of An Icon: The Legend Of Crocodile Dundee. (2025) (PG) 10.25 9News Late. 10.55 Wild Cards. (M) 11.45 Around The World With 30 Kilos. 12.45 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Skippy. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 1.00 Getaway. 1.30 My Way. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Budget Battlers. (PG) 8.45 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators. (MA15+) 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 Parole. 11.30 Resident Alien. 12.15 Tipping Point. 1.05 Cybershack. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 What’s Up Down Under. 9.00 Australia By Design:
7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG, R)
8.00 Operation Ouch! (R)
8.35 Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory. (PG, R)
9.15 Super Shark Highway. (R)
10.05 Merlin. (PG, R)
10.50 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)
11.15 Officially Amazing. (PG, R)
7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG, R)
8.00 Operation Ouch! (PG, R)
8.55 Adventure Time. (R)
9.40 We Bare Bears. (R)
9.55 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. (R)
10.15 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)
10.55 Abbott Elementary. (PG, R)
11.40 Operation Ouch! (R)
7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG)
8.00 Operation Ouch! (R)
8.35 Secrets Of The Zoo. (PG, R)
9.20 Secret Life Of The Koala. (R)
10.05 The Mysterious Benedict Society. (PG, R)
10.40 Merlin. (PG, R)
11.25 MythBusters
“There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)
7.35pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.
8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who?
8.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (PG, R)
9.00 Robot Wars. (PG, R)
10.00 Merlin. (PG, R)
10.45 Officially Amazing. (PG, R)
11.10 Deadly 60. (R)
11.40 Dragon Ball Super. (PG, R)
7.30pm Hard Quiz Kids. (PG)
8.00 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament Of Houses. (R)
8.40 Chopped Junior. (R)
9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)
10.05 Abbott Elementary. (PG, R)
10.30 Speechless. (PG, R)
10.50 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. (R)
7.35pm The Mysterious Benedict Society. (PG)
8.10 Crongton. (PG)
8.35 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)
9.20 Abbott Elementary. (PG, R)
10.00 Speechless. (PG, R)
10.25 Merlin. (PG, R)
11.05 Secrets Of The Zoo. (PG, R)
11.55 Horrible Histories. (PG, R)
7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG)
8.00 Operation Ouch! (PG, R)
8.35 Gladiators UK. (PG)
9.35 The Crystal Maze. (R)
10.20 Merlin. (PG, R)
11.05 MythBusters
“There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)
5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)
6.30 Bargain Hunt.
7.30 Call The Midwife. (M, R)
8.45 Judge John Deed. (M, R)
10.45 Autopsy USA: Adam West. (M, R)
11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R)
1.00 Our Town. (R)
1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)
5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)
6.30 Bargain Hunt.
7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R)
8.45 Inspector George Gently. (M, R)
10.45 Autopsy USA: Gilda Radner. (M, R)
11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R)
1.00 Our Town. (R)
1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG, R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)
5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)
6.30 Bargain Hunt.
7.30 Father Brown. (M, R)
8.30 Line Of Duty. (M)
11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R)
12.10 Father Brown. (M, R)
1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG, R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)
5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)
6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)
7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG)
9.30 Outback Farm. (PG, R)
10.30 Ice Road Truckers. (PG, R)
12.30 Storage Wars. (PG, R)
1.00 American Pickers. (PG, R) 2.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)
5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)
6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)
7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)
8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R)
9.30 Caught On Dashcam. (M)
10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. (M, R)
11.30 Live PD: Police Patrol. (M, R)
6.00pm Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 17. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars. 9.30 Movie: Unhinged. (2020) (MA15+, R) Russell Crowe, Caren Pistorius. 11.20 Movie: The Pope’s Exorcist. (2023) (MA15+, R)
1.30 American Pickers. (PG, R)
6.00pm Bargain Hunt.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.
8.30 Escape To The Country.
10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)
11.30 Escape To The Country. (R)
1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG, R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)
6.00pm Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Evening session.
7.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 18. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Thunder.
8.00 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Ambulance. (2022) (MA15+, R) 11.25 Movie: The Forever Purge. (2021) (MA15+, R)
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R)
6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 New Tricks. (M, R)
8.40 The Chelsea Detective. (M)
10.40 Major Crimes. (M, R)
11.40 Poirot. (M, R)
1.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R) 1.30 Movie: The Fallen Idol. (1948) (G, R)
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R)
6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.30 The Good Karma Hospital. (M, R) 8.30 Midsomer Murders. (M, R)
10.40 Major Crimes. (M, R)
11.40 Poirot. (PG, R)
1.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R)
6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.30 Clarkson’s Farm. (M, R)
8.30 To Be Advised.
10.30 Major Crimes. (M, R)
11.30 Poirot. (PG, R)
12.40 Find My Country House NZ. (R) 1.10 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R)
6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.30 Secret Life Of The Auction House.
8.30 To Be Advised.
11.50 Poirot. (PG, R)
1.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)
1.30 Movie: Where No Vultures Fly. (1951) (G, R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
November
6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. (PG, R) 10.20 So Help Me Todd. (PG, R)
Numb3rs. (M, R)
Home Shopping. (R)
Home Shopping. (R)
Home Shopping. (R)
Home Shopping. (R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 JAG. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
8.30 NCIS. (M, R)
9.30 NCIS. (M, R)
10.30 The Weekly Kick-Off.
11.00 So Help Me Todd. (PG, R)
11.55 JAG. (M, R)
12.50 Home Shopping. (R)
1.20 Home Shopping. (R)
1.50 Home Shopping. (R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 JAG. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS. (M, R)
10.20 So Help Me Todd. (PG, R)
11.15 JAG. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 JAG. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
8.30 NCIS. (M, R)
9.25 NCIS. (M, R)
10.20 So Help Me Todd. (PG, R)
11.15 Blue Bloods. (M, R)
12.15 Home Shopping. (R)
12.45 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 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 Poppa’s House. (PG, R) 12.00 Ridiculousness. (PG, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
5.45pm The Food That Built The World: Beer Run. (PG, R) 6.30 Beach Volleyball. World Championships. Day 5. Evening session. 10.35 Jeopardy! (R) 11.30 Dark Side Of The Ring. (MA15+) 12.25 The Nine Lives Of. (M, R) 1.15 Stone Cold Takes On America. (M, R)
5.45pm The Food That Built The World: All American Marinara. (R) 6.30 Beach Volleyball. World Championships. Day 6. Evening session. 10.35 Jeopardy! (R) 11.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M) 12.25 We Need To Talk About Cosby. (MA15+, R) 1.30 WWE Legends. (M, R)
5.40pm The Food That Built The World: Ice Cream Revolution. (R) 6.30 Beach Volleyball. World Championships. Day 7. Evening session.
6.30 Beach Volleyball. World Championships. Quarter-finals. Evening session.
10.30 Deep Fake Neighbour Wars. (M, R) 11.00 France 24 International News. 11.30 What It Feels Like For A Girl.
1.25 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M, R)
6.00pm Football. AFL Women’s. Second preliminary final.
8.15 Escape To The Country.
9.15 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG)
10.15 Escape To The Country. (R)
12.15 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)
1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG, R)
6.00pm Escape To The Country. (R)
7.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. (R)
7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (M, R)
8.30 Vera. (M, R)
10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R)
12.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
1.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R)
2.00 Vera. (M, R)
5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)
6.30 Bargain Hunt.
7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)
8.30 Endeavour. (M, R)
10.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files: Lethal Choices. (PG, R)
11.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)
12.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)
11.30 Officially Amazing. (PG, R)
1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG, R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)
6.00pm Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Evening session. 7.00 Storage Wars. (PG)
7.30 Movie: Godzilla. (1998) (PG, R) Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno. 10.20 Movie: The Woman King. (2022) (M, R) Viola Davis. 1.10 Desert Collectors. (PG, R)
6.00pm Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Evening session. 7.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 22. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars. 8.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
8.30 Movie: Safe House. (2012) (M, R)
6.00pm Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Evening session.
8.30 BBC News At Ten. 9.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) 9.30 Presidential Planes. (M) 10.30 Snowpiercer. (M) 12.20 While The Men Are Away. (MA15+, R)
6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)
6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
9.35 Frasier. (PG, R)
10.30 Ridiculousness. (PG, R)
11.30 South Park. (M, R)
12.30 Home Shopping. (R)
1.30 South Park. (M, R)
5.20pm Abandoned Engineering. (PG, R)
6.20 Beach Volleyball. World Championships. Gold medal matches. 8.40 Jeopardy! (R) 9.30 Liaison. 11.30 Forbidden History. (PG, R) 12.25 Secrets Of America’s Shadow Government. (PG, R)
Across 1 Melancholy (7)
5 Punch (8)
9 Native American tribe (8)
13 Male name (9)
14 Fortress (6)
16 Casings on the outside of an aircraft (8)
17 Facsimile (7)
18 Prehistoric stone monument (8)
19 Positions in a hierarchy or scale (8)
20 Blame taker (9)
25 Farmer (15)
26 Ready (8)
27 Merit (7)
29 Destructive insects (7)
32 Chances (13)
36 Decode (8)
40 Preamble (coll) (5)
41 Hard outer layer (11)
42 Tailor (5)
43 Donated to; bestowed upon (4,4)
46 Cooling appliances (13)
49 Halves (7)
52 Decode (7)
55 Distinguishing badges (8)
56 Biochemical emission of light (15)
58 Highway repairs (9)
63 Data about data (8)
64 Displays (8)
65 Comic book villain (7)
66 Cypriot cheese (8)
67 Evening party (6)
70 Striking repeatedly with hard blows (9)
71 Revolt (8)
72 Placated (8)
73 Scorn (7) Down
1 Attempts (7)
2 Moral examples (7)
3 Enumerate (7)
4 US city known as the ‘Windy City’ (7)
5 Disheveled (7)
6 Historical period (3)
7 Tabby (3)
8 The Simpsons Halloween episode, – of Horrors (9)
9 Praising (14)
10 Unconventional (9)
11 Where you’d find liquid gold (9)
12 Surfaces (7)
14 Related (7)
15 Indulge, – on (7)
21 Schlep (4)
22 Ancient scroll materials (6)
23 Gaudy (6)
24 President’s assistant (4)
28 Cue sport (7)
30 Positive aspect (6)
31 Himalayan mountaineer (6)
33 Tine (5)
34 Russian author, Leo – (7)
35 Citer (5)
37 Bury (6)
38 Stab (6)
39 Spokesperson (14)
44 Knowledgeable (6)
45 Slowly (6)
47 Common dog name (4)
48 Flounder (4)
50 Parts which make up a word (9)
51 Bellflower (9)
52 Indigestion (9)
53 More watery (7)
54 Childish (7)
57 Japanese art of flower arrangement (7)
58 Unopened rose (7)
59 Warned (7)
60 In contrast (7)
61 A Greek wine (7)
62 Weapon (7)
68 Little devil (3)
69 Greek letter (3)
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?
The River Trust is seeking a Hinchinbrook Shire local who is:
• Passionate about protecting Wet Tropics rivers and streams
• Supportive of sustainable use of our waterways
• Equipped with local knowledge of the natural, cultural, and economic values of our rivers and waterways
• Experienced or skilled in catchment management, environmental science, engineering, hydrology, or related fields (formal qualifications not essential)
• Confident in community engagement
• Happy to get out in the field — rain or shine — to work with locals and support river projects
• Available to contribute approximately 10 hours per week, for a term of up to 4 years
Want to know more?
Email the Trust at admin@hrit.com.au if you'd like the full Role Profile, have questions, or just want to chat about what's involved.
Applications close 5 pm Friday 28 November 2025
Remuneration is as per the Queensland Government Remuneration Procedures for Part Time Chairs and Members of Queensland Government Bodies - RAA Level 3.
FERAL PIG CONTROL PROGRAM, AERIAL SHOOTING OPERATION
Hinchinbrook Shire Council advises that an aerial shooting program will be conducted to control feral pig populations. The operation will cover land parcels managed by participating organisations and landholders in the area extending from Forrest Beach in the north to Crystal Creek in the south. Subject to suitable weather conditions, the program is scheduled to take place on:
• Wednesday 3 December 2025 between 5.00am and 7.00pm each day
• Thursday 4 December 2025 between 5.00am and 7.00pm each day
To ensure public safety during the operation, access to the following areas will be closed during the specified times:
• National Parks Estate
• Bronte Road
• Halifax Bay Wetlands
• Access to huts located on Bronte Road will be permitted outside of the planned control hours. Council appreciates the community’s cooperation and understanding during this important control activity. This initiative is funded by the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation; the Department of Natural Resources and Mines; Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development; Herbert Cane Productivity Services Limited; and HQ Plantation, in association with Hinchinbrook Shire Council.
Mary-Anne Uren Chief Executive Officer
CANEGROWERS MITRE 10
HERBERT RIVER DISTRICT CANEGROWERS’ CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday 25th November 2025 at 8.30am Held at the CANEGROWERS Boardroom 11 – 13 Lannercost Street, Ingham A G E N D A
Appointment of Directors.
Minutes.
Business Arising from Minutes.
Directors Annual Report Year Ended 30 th June 2025. Financial Statements Report.
Directors Allowances and Mileage Payments.
Position of Accountant.
General Business.
Ingham Bowls Club Inc. Notice of Annual General Meeting
Members are hereby advised that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Ingham Bowls Club Inc will be held on:
Sunday, 7th December, 9:00 AM at Ingham Bowls Clubhouse
All members are encouraged to attend.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE, COPLEYS ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, ABERGOWRIE
Hinchinbrook Shire Council advises the community that works on the Copleys Road Bridge Replacement Project at Abergowrie continue.
This infrastructure upgrade replaces the ageing Helcore culvert with a modern concrete bridge structure, improving road safety, resilience, and access for the local community.
As part of the project, asphalt has been placed on the new bridge, and the bridge was officially opened to traffic recently.
Removal of the old road has commenced, including the removal of the existing culvert.
The new road seal is scheduled to be placed on Friday 21 November 2025, with line marking to follow during the week commencing on Monday 24 November 2025.
All works are expected to be finalised prior to Christmas 2025, weather permitting.
During the remaining works period, a reduced speed limit of 40km/h will apply through the work zones, and motorists are advised to drive safely to the conditions while following all traffic signage and directions from on-site personnel.
The Copleys Road Bridge Replacement Project is a joint initiative of the Australian Government’s Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program and Hinchinbrook Shire Council. For further information, please contact Council on (07) 4776 4600.
Mary-Anne Uren Chief Executive Officer
Public Notices
TENDERS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Hinchinbrook Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified contractors for the following projects:
• HSC 25/08 - Mount Fox Road and Wallaman Falls Road Landslip Remediation and Resilience Works. Tender closes 2.00pm Friday 28 November 2025
• HSC 25/10 - Supply and Delivery of Commercial and Light Fleet Vehicles. Tender closes 2.00pm on Tuesday 2 December 2025
Tender documents and further information available via Council’s website at https://www. hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au/our-council/procurementand-tenders/current-procurement-and-tenderopportunities/ or by contacting Council on 4776 4600.
AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON HSC 25/12
Hinchinbrook Shire Council seeks to appoint an independent Chairperson to lead its Audit and Risk Committee, ensuring oversight of financial reporting, risk, and governance in line with the Local Government Regulation 2012. The expected term of appointment will be for an initial period of three (3) years, with a possible extension up to six (6) years. Tender close 2.00pm, Thursday 27 November.
For further information or to download the Tender documents, see above link.
Mary-Anne Uren Chief Executive Officer
Hinchinbrook Cup Race Day 2025
HORSE RACING
Race Results – 15 November 2025
Race 1: MITRE
10 HANDY INGHAM
Maiden Plate 1100m
Our Missile, T: Lachie Manzelmann, J: Adam Sewell
Wired For Fun, T: Liliana McCormack, J: Ivo Fry
Lady De Vega, T: Lachie Manzelmann, J: Lacey Morrison
Race 2: MARIAN & PIERA CATERING
QTIS RATINGS BAND
0 - 50 Handicap 1200m
Bean Warrior, T: Rodney Miller, Amanda Thomson
Shere Khan, T: Scott
Cooper, Nathan Thomas
Look At Rosa, T: Bonnie Thomson, Jason Babarovich
Race 3: INGHAM
CELLARBRATIONS
BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1000m
Hand Grenade, T: Joanna Hassett, Aidan Holt
Airborne Hotdog, T:
Scott Cooper, Nathan Thomas
Russian Summer, T: Steven Royes, Lacey Morrison
Race 4: STOKES & COMPANY ACCOUNTANTS BENCHMARK 50 Handicap 1600m
Brand New, T: Trevor & Peter Rowe, J: Lacey Morrison
Keep On Running, T: Terry McGovern, J: Frank Edwards
The General Talks, T: Bonnie Thomson, J: Amanda Thomson
Race 5: NQIB COUNTRY CUPS CHALLENGE QUALIFIER/ HINCHINBROOK CUP OPEN Handicap 1400m
Impardoo, T: Bodine Bailey, J: Lacey Morrison
The Driller, T: Lachie Manzelmann, J: Adam Sewell
Devil Kick, T: Alex Malliff, J: Chris Meehan
Parkrun Milestone Around The Corner
BY VICTORIA VELTON
Palm Creek’s 100th Parkrun is next week, folks. If you haven’t run the course before, this would be the week to do so. Let’s all get behind fitness in the region and celebrate 100 runs together! Silly socks and hats will be the uniform of celebration this coming weekend. So dust off your pink polka-dot knee-highs and your rainbow propella caps, and let’s get running together for many more parkruns at Palm Creek.
Parkrun Results: 15th November 2025 Palm Creek #99 – 26 participants
DEATH NOTICES
Aged 90
Late of Ozcare Nursing Home, Trebonne Formerly of Four Mile Rd, Braemeadows
Loving Wife of John (deceased); Much loved Mother of William, Robert, Thomas, Johnny, Peter (deceased), & Ann; Grandmother; Great Grandmother; Sister; Aunty; Cousin & Friend.
All Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service of the late Fay Dumbleton which is to commence at 10.00am Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Abbott St. Ingham, followed by her interment in the Lawn Section of the New Ingham Cemetery.
INGHAM FUNERAL SERVICES
106 Lannercost Street, Ingham Qld 4850
Ph: 4776 2393 A/H Mob: 0419 024952
First finisher: Jayson (20:39)
Final finisher: Donna (42:32)
PBs: Zeke (24:38), Ryder (25:46)
First timers: Joel, Brendan, Wayne, Tilly, Kay
Volunteers: Maria Bertocchi, Tracey Castles, Sandra Coco, Bridgette Duffy, Donna Marbelli, Steven Veltmeyer.
Cardwell #361 – 18 participants
First finisher: Luke (24:31)
Final finisher: Fiona (52:34)
PBs: Bovy (43:13)
First timers: Lainie
Volunteers: Dave Ball, Kellie Ball, Fiona Cowell, Jan Ferguson, Kerry Snell, Luke Tamblyn.
Photos sourced from Palm Creek and Cardwell Parkrun Facebook pages.
Photos credited to the Herbert River Jockey Club Inc.
DUMBLETON – Claire Fay “Fay” nee Trevenen
Join The Hinchinbrook Sportfishing Club Today
FISHING
The Hinchinbrook Sportfishing Club was established in 1971 and has since promoted recreational fishing in the local community.
The club has members of all ages, is family friendly, and caters for all forms of recreational fishing, including bait, lure, & fly.
The club promotes sustainable fishing with catch & release friendly competitions and a fish tagging program that supports active
participation in citizen science. We organise regular social activities and outings along with club and interclub fishing competitions.
Meetings are held every month at our Ing-
ham showgrounds clubhouse and visitors are always welcome to come along and say G’day.
For more info, email us at hinchinbrooksfc@yahoo.com or message us through our Facebook page @hinchinbrooksfc
The variety of fish found in this region is huge, with many places, both fresh and saltwater, to go sportsfishing. Photos supplied
