WAYDE CHIESA BECOMES NEW MEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOK
Wayde Chiesa shares a look of elation upon being announced as the next Member for Hinchinbrook, alongside proud supporter and long-time friend Premier of Queensland David Crisafulli
Wayde Chiesa of the Liberal National Party of Queensland was successful in his bid to become the next Member for Hinchinbrook, topping the poll with 11,652 votes (41.51%), ahead of Katter’s Australian Party candidate Mark Molachino on 8,466 votes
(30.16%).
One Nation’s Luke Sleep finished third with 3,756 votes (13.38%), followed by Labor’s Maurie Soars on 2,313 votes (8.24%). The Queensland Greens’ Aiden Creagh received 962 votes (3.43%), Family First’s Amanda Nickson secured 610 votes
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(2.17%), and independent candidate Steven Clare finished with 310 votes (1.10%).
In total, 28,069 formal votes were cast, making up 96 per cent of the total 29,238 ballots, with 1,169 informal votes accounting for the remaining 4 per cent.
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Happy Birthday, Hinchinbrook Life! We celebrated with cake and cupcakes this week with all our supporters; we even had a stall at the Late Night Shopping where we gave out free cupcakes - did you manage to snaffle one up?! They didn’t even last an hour as they were such a delicious commodity! Huge shout out to Hinchinbrook Shire Council, for approaching Life Publishing Group and getting behind this newspaper from day 1, it was lovely to catch up with you all last week.
What a weekend for carolling, the Ingham Theatre Group and I had a blast singing together at both the Late Night Shopping and the Carols in the Park at Forrest Beach. It has been a while since I have sung in a chorus, but doing it all together for the community made it more fun than nerve-wracking.
If you’re still up for a little carolling, both Cardwell and
Lucinda have their events coming up soon! Check the Event Guide in the paper to see when, both have plenty for the kids to do, and Lucinda’s also doubles as a Twilight market.
Another event coming up is the Community Planting Day at Mungalla Station, which will happen on the 6th of December. It will be a day of planting native shrubs to help restore impacted floodlands, with a BBQ lunch and community stalls. There will also be a presentation from Birdlife Australia and a Gospel Sunset Concert: it’s going to be a day of connecting to the land and culture. No experience required, just bring your hats, water bottles and sunscreen and be ready to reconnect with nature.
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ROOM FOR ALL AT THE CARDWELL RSL
Asmall moment at the Cardwell RSL Sub Branch recently captured the spirit of what makes the venue such a valued part of the community. During the weekly Sunday BBQ and buffet lunch, a guest arrived using a motorised scooter, navigating the hall with ease. According to President Rob, it is the first time the branch has welcomed a motorised scooter or wheelchair inside the space. It’s a simple sight that said plenty about how the RSL continues to evolve with their community.
The lunch itself was cheerful and full of conversation, much like every weekend. Volunteers helped with serving meals, checking in on visitors, and keeping the afternoon running smoothly. Their efforts, week after week, allow the RSL to be a place where people can gather comfortably and feel welcome. Seeing mobility equipment in the hall for the first time shows how accessible the venue has become, and how the Cardwell RSL continues to welcome people as they are, creating a space where locals can enjoy themselves without barriers or fuss.
The guests enjoying their BBQ lunch at the Cardwell RSL. Photo supplied
Chiesa Champions The Region!
BY RACHAEL SMITH
Iknew it was going to be a big mountain to climb, and I knew I had to work as hard as I could”
From the elation of winning the election campaign he’d fought so hard for, to heading back to his parent’s farm and sleeping on a mattress on the floor. It is clear from the outset that newly elected Member for Hinchinbrook Wayde Chiesa is a committed fighter for the region, but also a humble man who puts others first.
It is qualities like these that will see Wayde continue the momentum of the election race and jump back onto the road this week, heading out around the electorate and talking to his constituents.
“Right from the beginning I’ve wanted to work hard and listen,” he shared.
“I’ve spent time with people right around the electorate, reconnecting with people, many of whom I grew up with.
“I’ve spoken with businesses in Cardwell doing it tough, one told me they’d made just $75 that day - to return a few weeks later and announce the Port Hinchinbrook redevelopment alongside the Premier was a huge moment.
“I could see a glimmer of hope - and now I am looking forward to pushing the consultancy through and making sure the project stays on track.”
”We have such a beautiful region and I want to put Hinchinbrook back on the map!”
An Ingham local, Wayde says he has pre-existing long-term relationships with both Council and the Chamber, he is now looking forward to using his new platform to help drive key projects forward.
“You can do things easier when you’re in government and I’m looking forward to being that fighter, that loud voice for our region”
“There is something truly special about being given this responsibility, it is such a privilege, one I don’t want to waste.”
A big part of the campaign race was the backing by another Hinchinbrook local, Premier David Crisafulli, who spent days campaigning alongside Wayde in the days leading up to the election.
“He loves this town like I do, he loves North Queensland and he loves the re-
gions,” said Wayde when asked about the Premier.
“This was personal for him, and it’s personal for me.”
Some of the key projects that the new Member for Hinchinbrook now looks forward to driving are looking at flood mitigation works alongside Council, being a “loud, proud voice” for the agriculture in-
dustry and “getting things delivered”. Wayde will reside in Townsville, however his central office will continue to be located in Ingham.
He looks forward to spending more time throughout the electorate and says he will be spending many more nights with his parents on the farm, quite possibly on his favourite mattress!
One of the proudest moments was celebrating with his two children
Newly elected Member for Hinchinbrook Wayde Chiesa says thank you to the community that elected him
Lenny Chiesa Honoured With Statewide Service To Sport Award
Hinchinbrook’s Lenny Chiesa OAM has been recognised on the statewide stage, taking home the prestigious Service to Sport Award at the QSport 2025 Queensland Sport Awards on 27 November. The achievement follows his recent win at the North Queensland Sportstar Awards and reflects more than fifty years of service to Surf Lifesaving and Rugby League.
Lenny’s sporting journey began locally after he won the Ingham Lions Club Sportstar of the Year Award. From there, the club nominated him for the North Queensland Sportstar Awards. His commitment has shaped generations of athletes, volunteers and community members, and he continues to be held in high regard throughout Hinchinbrook.
The night’s ceremony highlighted the breadth of his impact, and Lenny expressed heartfelt gratitude for the honour.
“I am deeply honoured and humbled to receive this special recognition. To be acknowledged in this way, especially among so many inspiring people who give so much to sport and to their communities across our state, is truly overwhelming.”
He reflected on the lifelong role Surf Life
Saving has played.
“Surf Life Saving has been a huge part of my life for many years. From the age of 14, when I earned my Bronze Medallion, it has shaped me, challenged me and connected me with incredible people. But above all, it has given me the privilege of serving others—and I believe that is why we all do what we do.”
Lenny also shared his appreciation for the mentors who guided him.
“I have been extremely fortunate to have amazing mentors in my life from such a young age through sport, some of the very best, who helped shape me into who I am today. Many of them are no longer with us, but I honour them with this award as well.”
He spoke warmly about working with First Nations young men in recent years.
“In recent years, I’ve had the privilege of working with First Nations young men, helping them gain their lifesaving awards, become lifesavers and coaching them in surf sports. These boys have certainly left a mark on my life, and I am grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside them.”
Lenny thanked those who had supported him throughout his journey.
“I want to thank the Queensland Government, QSport for this recognition. Thank you also to my club, my colleagues, and my family—your support has made every step of this journey possible. My wife, who is with me tonight, has served by my side from the very beginning. This award is very much hers as it is mine. And to my children and grandchildren, who are all part of the lifesaving movement. They remind me every day of the generational power of sport and community. Seeing them walk the same beaches, wear the same colours, and serve the same people fills me with pride beyond words.”
Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club also celebrated Lenny’s achievement, noting his more than 55 years of service and the proud tradition continued by his children and grandchildren.
Sharon Fighera from Lions Club said, “Lenny is such a deserving winner and does so much for our Ingham Community. Congratulations Lenny you are our local hero.”
The entire Hinchinbrook community joins in congratulating Lenny on this well-deserved statewide recognition. His decades of service continue to inspire and strengthen the spirit of sport and community across our region.
FESTIVE SIPS & FISH 'N CHIPS BY THE SEA......
Leonardo “Lenny” Chiesa with his Service to Sport Award at the QSport 2025 Queensland Sport Awards on 27 November. Photo supplied
Stinger Net Installed At Taylors Beach
On Sunday, 30th November, the Taylors Beach community installed the stinger net/swimming enclosure ready for the 25/26 holiday season. This has been an annual event for the past 40 years or more, with the stinger net remaining in place until after the Easter holiday.
The Taylors Beach Stinger Net is a public facility free to use by all residents and visitors in the Hinchinbrook Shire and is located at the southern end of Taylors Beach on John Dory Street. This facility is funded by individual contributions, funding from Hinchinbrook Shire Council & a grant from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
The enclosure is unique in its design. with the net suspended on poles above the HWM [high water mark], which prevents marine life and trash from entering the enclosure. It is 25 metres wide and deep,
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There is a shower at the net and 100 metres away in the Robert Nazzari Park. there are toilets, a shower and changing facilities with the added benefit of undercover seat ing, an electric barbecue area, a play area and plenty of parking. Also, this is a popu lar spot for fishing off the beach.
So please support this wonderful facility and join us at Taylors Beach, where the best swimming can be had an hour either side of high. See you there!
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A historic photo of the nets being installed on their posts. Photo supplied
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$50 Million Bruce Highway Investment To Boost Flood Resilience Near Ingham
Amajor $50 million upgrade is set to strengthen a flood-prone stretch of the Bruce Highway between Ingham and Innisfail, improving safety, drainage, and reliability for North Queensland motorists.
Detailed designs have been finalised for the Gairloch to Ripple Creek section near the Seymour River, with the project expected to go out to tender in the coming months. Construction is scheduled to begin next year.
The resilience works will include reconstructing the highway to a higher standard, widening the road, installing wide centreline treatments, and replacing ageing culverts to improve drainage. The goal is to reduce the frequency and duration of closures during the disaster season, keeping communities and supply routes open for longer.
The project forms part of the $450 million Queensland Resilience and Risk Reduction Program (QRRRP), jointly funded by the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements and administered by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority.
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain said the Australian
Government is investing in practical upgrades that strengthen essential connections in the north.
“These works on the Bruce Highway will make a real difference for North Queenslanders who rely on this route for essential travel, supplies and emergency access,” Minister McBain said.
“By replacing ageing culverts and strengthening the pavement, we’re ensuring this stretch of highway can better withstand the floods that impact the region year after year.”
Queensland Minister for Disaster Recovery Ann Leahy said delivering resilient infrastructure is a key priority for the Crisafulli Government.
“Betterment projects like this are smart investments in our state’s future, using the lessons we’ve learned from past disasters to strengthen us for the future,” Minister Leahy said.
“Our upgrades to the Bruce Highway will be transformational for our state and benefit every Queenslander, particularly in our regions and the north.”
“We can’t stop severe weather from occurring, but we can improve our resilience to its impacts, and that’s what these Gairloch to Ripple Creek road improvements are all about.”
Cardwell RSL Bingo Christmas Wrap-Up
The Cardwell RSL Bingo players enjoyed a meal as they wound up for their Christmas break at Terry and Mamiko’s Fish and Chip Shop opposite the Jetty. This was their second dining-out experience for the year, and the local RSL and its associated groups continue to share their patronage among local businesses.
Congratulations to Tookie and Janet for or-
ganising Bingo each week. 2026 has been a very successful year for everyone involved with the Cardwell RSL Sub Branch.
“On behalf of the Management Committee, I’d like to wish all our patrons a very Merry Christmas and all the very best for 2026.” - Robert Lang.
Contributed with thanks by Robert Lang, President of the Cardwell RSL Sub Branch.
Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said the works represent a long-term investment in the reliability of North Queensland’s most important transport corridor.
“We are committed to building stronger infrastructure, making sure Queensland is better prepared for disasters in the future,” Minister Mickelberg said.
“For more than a decade this section of road has been a choke point as it floods regularly during the storm season and holds up logistics, so we are going to deliver the road improvements the region has been asking for.”
“Workers will be on-site in the next year building a more durable stretch of road that ensures safer and more reliable travel
on the Bruce Highway while reducing the time and cost of road closures and repair works.”
This upgrade follows the $48 million Gairloch Floodway project, also funded by the Australian Government and currently in the design phase. Meanwhile, both levels of government are working together to finalise the scope of a further $205 million in betterment funding to strengthen the Bruce Highway and other key regional roads damaged during this year’s extreme rainfall.
Gairloch Bridge, March 2025. Photo credit: Hinchinbrook Shire Council
The Cardwell RSL Bingo players at Terry and Mamiko’s Fish and Chip Shop. Photo supplied
GET SET FOR THE WET
helps everyday people turn their visions into reality. Whether it’s a youth-led achievement project, a festival to unite neighbours, or an initiative to boost the local economy, every dollar awarded helps build a stronger, more resilient Hinchinbrook.
For many grassroots organisations, the biggest obstacle is simply getting started. You don’t have to be a professional grant writer: free help is available through the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre, so anyone with a strong idea can put their best foot forward. Visit here https://www. hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au/ community-environment/grantsand-funding/community-grants/ to find out how to apply or call Council on (07) 4776 4600.
Council activated $78,760 through Community Activity Grant stream — empowering local groups, clubs, and individuals to bring ideas to life. Over that same year, Council supported and ran community events, creating space for celebration, gathering, belonging. That kind of impact matters because strong communities don’t just happen — they’re built. This grant program helps everyday people turn their visions into reality. Whether it’s youth-led achievement project, festival to unite neighbours, or initiative to boost the local economy, every dollar awarded helps build a stronger, more resilient Hinchinbrook.
Minute With The Mayor
Mayor Ramon Jayo
The 2025 crushing season is now done and dusted, and what a season it has been. From all reports, the Herbert mills finished on a high, processing a total of 3.82 million tonnes of cane — slightly above the crop forecast of 3.70 million tonnes.
That’s a fantastic result, especially when we think back to February when things looked far less certain.
This outcome is something we can all be proud of.
Sugar remains the backbone of our district, and the more cane we cut, the better it is for our local economy.
Every tonne matters, and this season’s performance reinforces just how important this industry is to Hinchinbrook.
The provisional season commercial cane sugar averaged 12.82 units, reflecting solid sugar content, and the average bin weight held steady at 6.6 tonnes.
These are figures that speak to the resilience and hard work of everyone involved.
I want to extend a big thank you to all who
made this possible.
That’s our farmers, harvesting contractors, train crews, the milling sector, and the sugar terminal teams.
Behind these workers are families who supported them through long hours and demanding schedules, and their contribution deserves recognition too.
many grassroots organisations, biggest obstacle is simply getting started. You don’t have be a professional grant writer: help is available through the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre, so anyone with a strong idea put their best foot forward. Visit here https://www. hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au/ community-environment/grantsand-funding/community-grants/ find out how to apply or call
Council on (07) 4776 4600.
TThis season wasn’t without its challenges. Weather events and significant debris left in fields after flooding made conditions tough, yet the industry pulled together and got the job done.
The final bin was tipped at Victoria Mill at 2:27pm on 23 November 2025, with Macknade Mill finishing a few days earlier on 20 November 2025.
These milestones mark the end of a season that tested us but ultimately delivered a strong result.
To everyone who played a part, thank you.
Your efforts keep this district moving forward and remind us of the strength of our community when we work together.
Councillor Column
Councillor Mark Spina
Our home is our castle is a phrase that you may have heard before.
The great Aussie dream of being able to buy a block of land to build on is the goal of many, but there is a concerning increase in what that “home” or dwelling may be.
The classification rating for an approved dwelling is there for a reason. It ensures that the structure proposed to be built on the land meets the building requirements set by the National Construction Code. Some requirements include that the dwelling meets the wind rating category for the area, complies with energy efficiency requirements, and meets the minimum habitable floor height for flooding, to name a few. It means that the dwelling is approved and safe for habitation.
This structure is what is called a Class 1a structure, or habitable dwelling, with all plumbing and services connected and certified as a Class 1a habitable dwelling.
The increase in people constructing sheds on their land and then living in them is
concerning because this type of construction is classified as Class 10a structures, and they do not meet the required standards for a Class 1a habitable dwelling. These are not approved dwellings. They do not meet the building code for a habitable dwelling and are therefore not legal to occupy either as a permanent or part-time place of residence.
This is not a local council law; this is statewide legislation. However, it is up to the local council and, in particular, the Development and Regulatory Services Department within the local council to manage.
To add to this, if you choose to invest money in making a Class 10a structure more homelike, it may not add value to the property when you go to sell it, as it is not an approved habitable dwelling.
This is not a new issue and is not isolated to our shire. However, the building code is there for a reason—to make our home our castle. If you have any concerns or enquiries, call Council on (07) 4776 4600, and our planning department will be happy to assist.
Grazie! Italian Pop-Up Consulate A Huge Success
Hinchinbrook Shire Council
Mayor Ramon Jayo is calling on more consulates to bring their services to regional Queensland following the success of the Italian pop-up consulate in Hinchinbrook.
The two-day event attracted more than 40 appointments, providing vital assistance to residents without the need to travel to Brisbane or Canberra.
here’s nowhere quite like the Herbert River delta — where crocs sun themselves on muddy banks, sugarcane hums in the breeze, and clouds cling to the peaks of Hinchinbrook Island like slow-moving smoke. It’s the kind of place that feels unchanged by time, equal parts beauty and bite. Locals know the tides by heart and tell stories of “Old Charlie,” a crocodile said to have ruled one particular bend for decades.
Whether myth or memory, it’s all part of Hinchinbrook’s charm: raw, unfiltered nature sitting side by side with generations of hard-working cane farmers. Bring a camera, an open mind, and a dash of respect — this is North Queensland at its quirkiest and most real, where the sugar’s sweet but the rivers have teeth.
“This is an invaluable service to our community, and I truly wish more nationalities would take it up,” Mayor Jayo said. “We’ve seen how time-consuming progress can be when operating outside of Canberra, so bringing these services to the regions makes a real difference.”
Consul Luna Angelini Marinucci from the Consulate of Italy in Brisbane said the visit was about connection and respect.
“It’s important we go into the regions, see the places, meet the people, understand the immigration stories, the canefields, and show maximum respect — that’s the real passport to making a difference,” she said.
Consul Luna Angelini Marinucci from the Consulate of Italy in Brisbane with Hinchinbrook Shire Mayor Ramon Jayo. Photo supplied
12 Rural Life
Pre-Season Payment Opens Early To
Simon Hood - Wilmar Manager Grower Marketing
As we move towards the end of the year, it has been a valuable time to reconnect with growers across the Herbert.
Our recent market update sessions were well attended, and we appreciated the opportunity to sit down with growers, discuss the current price environment, and talk through the options available to help manage risk. These sessions are an important way for us to understand what is happening on farms and to make sure we’re providing the right support at the right time.
not begin until the 2026 crush starts, and the current interest rate is 5%.
This option is there for growers who need some extra breathing room heading into the New Year.
This month, we also say farewell to Franco Zaini, who is finishing up after an incredible 23 years in the sugar industry, including the past eight years with the Grower Marketing team. Franco has supported growers across the regions with professionalism, honesty and genuine care, and his contribution to both the industry and our team has been significant.
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Comments: The 2025 season came to a close on Sunday 23 November with the final bin tipped at 2.27pm at Victoria Mill. Macknade Mill crushed out on Thursday 20 November at 2.20am.
Our thanks also to the Victoria and Macknade Mill teams for assistance with
The 2025 season came to a close on Sunday 23 November with the final bin tipped at 2.27pm at Victoria Mill
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Macknade Mill crushed out on Thursday 20 November at 2.20am
The Herbert mills processed just over 143,000 tonnes of cane for the final week of the season, bringing the season total to 3.82M tonnes.
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The Herbert mills processed just over 143,000 tonnes of cane for the final week of the season, bringing the season total to 3.82M tonnes.
The provisional season CCS was 12.82 units.
The provisional season CCS was 12.82 units. We would like to thank our growers and harvesting contractors for working with us through a challenging season. Your cooperation with our operations centre was gratefully received.
again next season. Have a safe Christmas and New Year.
We would like to thank our growers and harvesting contractors for working with us through a challenging season. Your cooperation with our operations centre was gratefully received.
Our thanks also to the Victoria and Macknade Mill teams for assistance with supply challenges, coordination of resources and timely communications
I’d like to acknowledge our locomotive crews, traffic and yard controllers, logistics officers and civil department for their resolve and determination to get the 2025 crop off.
Looking forward to working with you all again next season. Have a safe Christmas and New Year
Chris Winship Cane Supply Manager Herbert Region
One of our key initiatives to support growers is the early opening of the 2026 Pre-Season Payment. With the significant fall in sugar prices and the resulting impact on monthly advance payments, we know many growers are facing cash flow pressures leading into the Christmas period.
To help ease that pressure, growers who market with Wilmar can now access a $5 per tonne payment on their nominated 2026 season cane from 1 December. Repayments will
We thank Franco sincerely for his dedicated service and wish him all the best for the next chapter.
As the year winds down, we would like to acknowledge the hard work and resilience shown by growers in what has been a challenging year for pricing. On behalf of the Grower Marketing team, we wish all growers and their families a safe and Merry Christmas. We hope you enjoy some well-earned time with loved ones, and we look forward to working with you again in 2026.
Herbert Growers with Franco. Photo supplied.
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Cardwell is set to welcome the festive season with a heartwarming community celebration, as locals gather for an evening of Christmas carols, fun activities, and festive cheer. The event will take place at the Cardwell Community Hall, located at the corner of Gregory and Brasenose Streets, on Saturday, 6 December 2025 from 5:00pm.
Families and friends are invited to enjoy a joyful night of song and celebration. The highlight of the evening will be a lively sing-along of traditional and contemporary Christmas carols, bringing the community together in the spirit of the season. For children, there will be plenty to keep little hands and minds busy, including a craft centre where kids can get creative, as well as the opportunity to post letters to Santa, ensuring that festive wishes are sent straight to the North Pole.
Adding to the festive atmosphere, a free sausage sizzle will be available for attendees! Offering a chance to enjoy a warm meal while catching up with neighbours and friends, and sharing
in the joy of the holiday season.
Event organisers are encouraging everyone to come along, bring the family, and embrace the spirit of Christmas together. Whether you’re attending for the music, the food, or the chance to see the kids’ excitement as they post letters to Santa, there is something for everyone at this family-friendly celebration.
For more information, residents can contact Thea on 0447 660 248 or email cardwelllions@gmail.com
WHAT: Christmas Carols in Cardwell
WHEN: Saturday 6 December 2025 from 5:00pm
WHERE: Cardwell Community Hall, Cnr Gregory & Brasenose Streets, Cardwell
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It’s that time of year again when the ovens start to warm up and Mick’s Bread Kitchen begins preparing for one of its busiest and most delicious seasons. As Christmas draws near, Mick’s is once again inviting locals to get in early and place their festive orders before the shelves are cleared.
The kitchen team is already planning a mouth-watering range of holiday favourites that will be available in the lead-up to Christmas. Keep an eye out for their much-loved Christmas Fruit Cakes, baked fresh in-store and available in both small and large sizes, perfect for gifting or sharing around the table. The ever-popular Plum Puddings will also make a return, but numbers are limited, so early orders are strongly recommended.
Fans of sweet festive treats can look forward to the bakery’s famous White Christmas Slice, Rocky Road, Rumballs, and Apricot Balls, each one handmade with care and packed with nostalgic Christmas flavour. If you can’t decide which one to take home, Mick’s Christmas Snack Packs offer a little of everything and make the perfect gift or grazing treat for gatherings.
Of course, no visit to Mick’s Bread Kitchen is complete without one of their legendary pies. Made from scratch using locally sourced in-
gredients, each pie is baked to perfection with a signature flaky pastry and hearty fillings that keep customers coming back for more. From traditional beef and steak varieties to gourmet options packed with rich flavour, they’re the ultimate comfort food and perfect for a quick lunch during the festive rush.
Beyond the baked goods, Mick’s Bread Kitchen will also be serving piping hot and iced coffees, and while the festive range takes centre stage, regular favourites are still rolling out daily. From sushi to cream buns, matchsticks, and freshly baked bread, the team continues to deliver the comforting flavours the community loves all year round.
Christmas always comes early at Mick’s, and with so many festive goodies on the horizon, now’s the perfect time to start planning your orders. Get in early, beat the rush, and make your Christmas table shine with a touch of local tradition by Micks Bread Kitchen.
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Open Monday - Friday 08:00am – 17:00pm
Saturday 09:00am – 1:00pm
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Address: 33 Lannercost St, Ingham QLD, 4850
Phone: (07) 4776 2522
Homemade Nuts & Bolts
Nothing says Christmas quite like a big bowl of homemade nuts and bolts! It’s a snack that marks the true start of the festival season, and with November now here, there’s no better way to prepare for the month ahead than by whipping up a batch of these tasty little savoury treats.
Just like many Christmas traditions, every household has its own version of this classic recipe. Some swear by Nutrigrain and pretzels, while others mix in Ritz, cheese crackers, or peanuts for extra crunch. But one thing everyone agrees on? There’s never enough garlic or butter.
To make your own batch, toss your favourite cereals, crackers, nuts, and pretzels in a melted mix of butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and seasoning salt, then bake low and slow for about an hour, stirring every 15 minutes. The result: a golden, crispy party mix that’s equal parts nostalgia and deliciousness.
Best of all, nuts and bolts keep beautifully in an airtight container (if you can resist eating them all straight from the tray). It’s perfect for holiday gatherings, very customisable, great for road trips, or wrapping up as a homemade gift. So what are you waiting for? Jump into the kitchen and put together some Christmas cheer!
Christmas slice from Micks. Photo credit: Mick’s Bread Kitchen
Nuts & Bolts with a Christmas beer. Photo sourced: www.bestrecipes.com.au
Gear Up For Christmas With Ingham Agencies
This Christmas season, Ingham Agencies is the place to stock up on top-quality tools and safety gear. Whether you’re a professional tradesperson or a DIY enthusiast, their store at 21–25 Halifax Road, Ingham, has everything you need to work smarter, safer, and more efficiently.
Now that the crush season has wrapped up, Sugar Dissolving Oil 20L is the ideal choice for washing down equipment and getting machinery back to its best. Designed specifically for cane machinery, it provides effective lubrication for light-loaded gears and bearings, slides, chains, cams and rams. It also helps free bolts or parts that have seized due to sugar build-up, and its water-washable formula makes cleanup fast and simple. Available now in convenient 20-litre drums.
able savings on power tools, battery packs, and hand tool sets. From M18 FUEL power packs to circular saws, soldering kits, and combination wrench sets, there is a deal for every tradesperson, but stock is limited.
Festive Fun Bike Bargains At Bike & Power Ingham
This holiday season, Bike & Power Ingham is the go-to destination for riders looking to upgrade their gear or find the perfect electric bike. From Kawasaki’s global powersports line comes the Elektrode 20, an electric balance bike designed for riders aged eight and older. With a powerful 750 W in-wheel motor, three selectable speed modes, and a large-capacity 48V battery, the bike delivers up to three hours of riding time and speeds up to 39 km/h. Adjustable seat and handlebar positions, premium disc brakes, and a lightweight aluminium frame make it ideal for everyday fun, off-road play, and building confidence on two wheels.
The Elektrode 20’s motocross-inspired design and striking lime green finish ensure riders feel part of the Kawasaki family from the moment they swing a leg over.
Built tough with high-quality components, 20-inch wheels, and foldable pedals, it combines durability with excitement for young riders stepping up from smaller models or just beginning their motocross dreams.
Bike & Power also has festive bargains across Kawasaki KLX and KFX models, providing cash savings for those looking to treat themselves or the family this Christmas. The team at Bike & Power invites the community to visit in-store and see the range of the latest electric and petrol-powered bikes from Kawasaki.
Make this season one of fun, adventure, and outdoor thrills! Come in-store to Bike & Power Ingham at 51 Herbert Street, Ingham, and find the perfect ride for Christmas today.
For hand protection, Ingham Agencies stocks MACK Traction Nitrile Disposable Gloves. With a heavy-duty diamond grip, resistance to oils, chemicals, and punctures, and sizes from S to 2XL, these gloves are perfect for every task in the workshop or on-site.
Milwaukee’s Black Friday deals are also instore at Ingham Agencies, offering unbeat-
Come in-store to Ingham Agencies today and see the full range for yourself. Whether you’re upgrading your welding gear, preparing your workshop with gloves, or securing premium Milwaukee tools, these Christmas deals make it easy to finish the year well-equipped and ready for 2026. Don’t miss out, visit Ingham Agencies at 21–25 Halifax Road, Ingham, and claim your festive savings before they’re gone.
MACK Traction Nitrile Disposable Gloves, perfect for every task in the workshop or on-site. Image supplied
The Electrode 20 in dirt-shredding action. Photos supplied
Festive Treats And Italian Classics Await At Lou’s
Bring the taste of Italy to your festive table with Lou’s Food Emporium. From panettone and Pandoro Classico to homemade treats and Italian classics, there is something to delight every palate. Try panettone in a variety of scrumptious flavours, each one perfect for sharing at family gatherings or gifting to friends and neighbours.
Discover a variety of Christmas cakes, chocolates, rocky road, and homemade Italian sweet treats that add a special touch to every celebration. Planning a festive platter? Order early to secure your favourites and make entertaining simple and delicious.
Lou’s coffee is always piping hot, perfect to grab and go before Christmas shopping. And with the heat of an Aussie summer, their frappes are a refreshing favourite. With plenty of flavours and topped with whipped cream, they are the ideal cool-
down treat on a busy festive morning. Looking for the perfect gift? Lou’s offers Christmas hampers, ready to go or customised to your liking. Each hamper is carefully packed with quality products, giving you an easy and thoughtful present for family, friends, or colleagues.
Their deli is brimming with continental smallgoods, imported and Australian cheeses, salamis, olives, fresh pasta, sauces, biscuits, sweets, and gourmet delights, all selected for exceptional taste and quality. Cheeses and salamis can be cut to your preferred thickness, exactly how you want them.
Visit Lou’s Food Emporium on Ingham’s main street and explore the full range of festive and everyday products. With friendly service and a beautiful selection, everything you need for a memorable Christmas is right here.
CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH HANDMADE CHRISTMAS FAVOURITES
From Panettone to antipasto platters, homemade treats, Italian classics and custom hampers – there’s something for everyone!
Explore our stunning Christmas hampers in store — come in for a browse! Planning a platter? Order early. Final orders close 19/12. Have questions? Our friendly team is happy to assist.
Meet Harvey, Harley and Hestia!
This gorgeous trio of Staffy cross puppies is ready to melt hearts and find their forever families. Affectionate, intelligent and full of gentle charm, they each bring their own sparkle while sharing the same loving and easy-going nature that makes them beautiful companions.
These pups thrive on human connection and whether it is cuddling on the couch, learning new skills or tagging along for family time, they adore being close to their people. They enjoy the company of other dogs and are wonderfully social little characters, making them well-suited to homes with existing pets.
Harvey is the laid-back boy of the group, bringing calm energy and a peaceful presence wherever he goes. Harley is the sweet snuggle lover who is always ready for affection. Hestia is the devot-
FAST FACTS:
Adoption Fee: $545
DOB: 13/06/2025
Sex: Harvey (Male), Harley (Male), Hestia (Female)
Breed: Staffy x Kid Friendly: Yes
Cat Friendly: Harvey (Untested), Harley (Untested), Hestia (Yes)
Other Dogs: Yes Fences: 6ft
ed little shadow who loves nothing more than curling up in your lap and sharing her warmth. Together, they offer a mix of heartfelt personalities, each bursting with love to give.
These puppies are ready to grow, learn and flourish with families who can offer patience, kindness and plenty of cuddles. If you are looking for a loving, loyal and family-friendly pup, Harvey, Harley or Hestia might be the perfect match for you.
Fill in an inquiry or adoption form at: https://www.angelpawsinc.com.au/ forms.html
All puppies are DESEXED, MICRO-CHIPPED, have up-to-date VACCINATIONS, are FLEA/TICK/INTESTINAL WORM treated and are on PROHEART.
Lou’s Food Emporium is here to serve you a great Italian Christmas. Photo credit: Victoria Velton
Victoria Velton & Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce Industry & Tourism
Photo credit: Victoria Velton
EVENTGUIDE
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
WEDNESDAY 3
DECEMBER
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.
Trebonne Community Shed Meeting
5:00pm at Trebonne Community Hall, Argaet Street, Trebonne.
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 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 4 DECEMBER
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.
FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER
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 6 DECEMBER
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!
Community Tree Planting Day
9:00am–2:00pm at Mungalla Station, 1236 Forrest Beach Road, Allingham
Join Traditional Owners for a day of native shrub planting to help restore impacted flood land. Open to all ages, and no experience is required! Enjoy a BBQ lunch, browse community stalls, and hear a presentation from BirdLife Australia’s Simon Kennedy on endangered local bird species. An optional Gospel Sunset Concert will follow, offering music and cultural connection. Attendees should bring a hat, sunscreen, and a water bottle. On arrival, drive to the homestead where transport will take you to the planting site. No RSVP is needed, but please do for catering purposes. For more information, contact Jacob Cassady on 0428 710 907.
Mt Fox Markets
11:00am at the Mt Fox camp grounds. Spend your Saturday browsing through the talents of local stallholders at the Mt Fox Markets! If you’re looking to become a stall holder yourself, contact Brandie on 0477 199 758.
Leukaemia Ingham Branch XMAS Afternoon
1:30pm at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Join your hosts, the Leukaemia Foundation Ingham Branch for an afternoon of Hoy and a monster Cent Sale. All proceeds fund the making of Christmas hampers for those spending the holidays at the Freemason Leukaemia Village at Townsville Hospital. Reserve your spot by calling Sandy: 0434 338 371.
Christmas Carols in Cardwell 5:00pm at Cardwell Community Hall, Cnr of Gregory & Brasenose Sts.
Celebrate the festive season with a magical community evening! Enjoy Christmas carols, a FREE sausage sizzle, letters to Santa, and craft activities for the kids. Bring your family and friends for a joyful night full of Christmas spirit. For more information, please contact Thea on 0447 660 248 or email cardwelllions@gmail.com
Taylors Beach Christmas Party 5:00pm – 10:00pm at Progress Park, Taylors Beach.
Celebrate the festive season at the Taylors Beach Christmas Party with family-friendly fun, including a licensed bar, BYO nibbles, raffles, sausage sizzle, face painting, a visit from Santa, and a kids’ lucky dip. Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening of holiday cheer in the park.
SUNDAY 7 DECEMBER
Ingham Raintree Community Markets
8:00am – 12:00pm at Rotary Park, Ingham. Held under the shade of Ingham’s iconic raintrees in Rotary Park, enjoy crafts, bric-abrac, tropical plants, and local made treats! All stallholder fees are proudly donated to Palliative Care Ingham, supporting a vital local cause. For more info to book a site, please contact Linda on 0436 047 358.
Cardwell RSL Final BBQ/Buffet Lunch 2025
12:00pm at Cardwell RSL, 36 Roma Street, Cardwell.
Join the community for the final open-tothe-public BBQ and buffet lunch for 2025 and enjoy a great social atmosphere. Raffles will be held at $1 per ticket, with five draws offering cooked chooks or chocolates. For more information, contact Rob Lang on 0477 964 402.
Carols in the Park 2025
5:00pm – 8:30pm at Rotary Park, Herbert Street, Ingham.
Join us for a joyful evening of festive cheer, live entertainment from 6:00pm, and a special visit from Santa. Bring your rug and chair, enjoy food stalls and music, and celebrate the Christmas spirit with the community.
MONDAY 8 DECEMBER
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!
DEATH NOTICES
PASQUALE – Francesco “Frank” Aged 83 Late of McIlwraith St. Ingham
Loving Husband of Margaret; Much loved Father & Father in Law of Deanna (deceased), Carole & Paul, Audra & Lloyd, Nicole & Frank; Grandfather, Great Grandfather; Brother & Brother in Law; Uncle & Friend.
All Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend the Requiem Mass Funeral Service of the late Frank Pasquale which is to commence at 10.00am Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Abbott Street, Ingham, followed by his 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
PUBLIC NOTICES
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
INVITING ALL SPORTING GROUPS, SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Would you like to see your sports team in the paper?
Matches and Tournaments Game Results
Matches and Tournaments Game Results
Team Achievements and Successes
Team Achievements and Successes
Player profiles/interviews
Player Profiles & Interviews
WHAT’S THE CATCH?
Simply submit a 250 word report (or bullet points/highlights) We need a photo too (image quality needs to be nice and clear) All reports need to be received by 9am Monday
If you are a first time contributor please let us know the week before
Do you have a star player or a recent achiever?
Contact us to include a sportsperson profile in the paper
Public Notices
TEMPORARY CLOSURE,
COUNCIL OFFICES AND FACILITIES
Council advises the community that the following Council facilities will be closed from 2.30pm on Friday 5 December 2025 for a staff event:
Lannercost Street Office; Martin Street Works Depot; Water and Sewerage Depot; Hinchinbrook Shire Library; Halifax Library Sub-Branch; TYTO Regional Art Gallery; Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Centre; Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre; and Halifax Resource Recovery Centre.
Standard operating hours will resume on Saturday 6 December 2025.
Council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.
For urgent enquiries during this period, please phone Council on (07) 4776 4600 and follow the prompts.
Mary-Anne Uren Chief Executive Officer
CONSTRUCTION
UPDATE - DUNGENESS COMMERCIAL JETTY
Council advises the community that works on the new Dungeness Commercial Jetty are progressing, with fabrication of the gangway and pontoon currently underway.
From Monday, 24 November 2025, delivery of the piles and pontoon from the Sunshine Coast will begin. Arborist work, piling, and earthworks will follow.
Installation of the abutment and gangway will complete the upgrade, with all works expected to finish before the Christmas break, weather permitting. The concrete jetty adjacent to the site will be maintained for use by commercial users and for refuelling.
This upgrade is funded by the Queensland Government through the Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme (TIDS) in partnership with Hinchinbrook Shire Council.
For further information, please contact Council on (07) 4776 4600.
Mary-Anne Uren Chief Executive Officer
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7 Promotion (10)
11 Hits (6)
12 Of a number (7)
13 Vast body of salt water (5)
14 Snare or bongo (4)
15 Courage (6)
18 Wasteful (10)
19 Buckwheat noodles of Japan (4)
20 Overrun (6)
21 Bluish-white metal (4)
22 Silence (5)
24 Giving (8)
27 More than the desired amount (6)
28 Makes something cold (6)
31 Arrangement (3-2)
34 Man’s name (6)
35 Transport vehicle (5)
37 Accumulated (7)
38 Winning streak (2,1,4)
41 A prolonged state of unconsciousness (4)
42 Ladies’ man (4)
43 Language of India and Pakistan (7)
44 Loss protection entity (7)
45 Ride a bike (5)
47 Spit (6)
48 Short melody (5)
50 Sections of a game (6)
52 Meal (6)
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55 Saccharine (5)
58 Confess (4)
59 Romantic touches with the lips (6)
61 Doppelganger (4)
63 AD (4,6)
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69 Blossom (6)
70 Race-starting phrase (5,3,2!)
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26 Spy (9)
29 Easily understood (5)
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56 Refrain from giving (8)
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60 Brown pigment (6)
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sudoku
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.
codeword
Each number corresponds to a letter of the alphabet. Two have been filled in for you, can you work out the rest?
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Theme: Birds
6 LETTERS CHIDES EIGHTS ENTERS LEDGER PREENS STEERS
7 LETTERS DILATES DIOCESE INERTIA SCARRED SEEPAGE WEARIES
8 LETTERS ANTEATER LAVENDER
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WEEKLY TV GUIDE
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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. 3.00 QI. 3.30 Forever Summer With Nigella. 3.55 Grand Designs NZ. 4.45 Long Lost Family. 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. 6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Maigret. (M)
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9.55 Crime Night! (PG) 10.25 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 10.55 News. 11.10 Silent Witness. (MA15+) 12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage.
6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 News. 12.30 Return To Paradise. (PG)
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6.30 When The War Is Over: Vietnam. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Return To Paradise. (M)
8.30 Vera. (M) Vera investigates the death of a fisherman.
10.00 The Forsytes. (PG)
10.55 Bergerac. (M) 11.40 Rage. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong. 1.25 Gardening Australia. 2.25 Simply Nigella. 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. 10.45 When The War Is Over. 11.15 Brush With Fame. 11.45 Simply Nigella. 12.45 Rage. 2.30 Dream Gardens. 3.00 The Art Of. 3.30 Gardening Australia. 5.00 Insiders.
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Take 5. 10.30 Vera. 12.00 News. 1.00 Ningaloo Nyinggulu. 1.55 Death In Paradise. 2.55 QI. 3.25 Forever Summer With Nigella. 3.50 Grand Designs NZ. 4.35 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Louis Theroux: The Settlers. (M) 9.00 MOVIE: Paul Kelly: Stories Of Me. (2012) (MA15+) 10.35 News. 10.50 The Business. 11.10 Creative Types. 11.40 Grand Designs NZ. 12.25 Long Lost Family. 1.15 Rage. 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Gardening Australia. 5.30 7.30.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.55 Changing Channels. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Stutter School: Untold Australia. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 Railway Journeys UK. 8.00 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. 2.30 Looking For Rembrandt. 3.35 Boswell And Johnson’s Scottish Road Trip. 4.25 Growing A Greener World. 5.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 MOVIE: When Love Is In Your Eyes. (2024) 2.50 I Am Not A Number. 3.10 Rehabilitating. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.00 Focus On Ability Film Festival 2025. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.35 Michael Palin In North Korea. 8.30 Reckless. 9.35 Scotland’s Poshest Train: Alan Cumming. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Crime. 1.55 Looking For Rembrandt. 3.00 Boswell And Johnson’s Scottish Road Trip. 3.55 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Chef Antonio’s Recipes For Revolution. 3.00 Sugar Bird Lady. 3.05 Deus Ex Machina. 3.10 Hindsight. 3.15 Standard Drink. 3.20 Return To Lullumb. 3.25 Imposter. 3.30 La Echolalia. 3.35 Theatricality. 3.45 The Cook Up. 4.15 Everywhere. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Searching For Spain. 8.25 Britain’s Railway Empire In Colour. 9.20 Vigil. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 Vienna Blood. 12.50 House Of Promises. 3.30 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 4.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 MOVIE: Rewards For The Tribe. (2023) 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Unwheel Adventures. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 MOVIE: Strange Journey: Story Of Rocky Horror. (2025) 9.05 Discovering Film: Diane Keaton. 10.00 Rock Legends. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Sisi. 12.00 Tokyo Vice. 2.15 Soldiers. 3.00 FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw. 4.40 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.20 The Bridges That Built London. 11.10 Destination Flavour Bitesize. 11.30 FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw. 1.30 Soccer. Australian Championship. Final. 5.30 Going Places. 6.30 News. 7.30 Alpine Train At Christmas. 8.25 Christmas At Graceland. 9.15 Rock Legends. 9.45 Living Black. 10.15 Reckless. 11.20 Homicide. 2.40 Being Beethoven. 3.45 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 4.55 Destination Flavour. 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 Sailing. Sail Grand Prix. Round 12. Abu Dhabi. Highlights. 4.00 When The World Watched. 5.25 The Granny Grommets. 5.35 Blood Money: Inside The Nazi Economy. 6.30 News. 7.30 Cleopatra: Cracking The Enigma. 8.30 Ken Burns’ The American Revolution. 10.35 Mayhem: Secret Lives Of Georgian Kings. 11.30 Australian Fashion Past, Present, Future. 12.45 Sue Perkins: Along the US-Mexico Border. 2.55 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. 4.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 South America With Simon Reeve. 3.10 Going Places. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Britain By Beach. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Adventure. 8.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks Christmas. 9.20 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. 10.15 SBS News. 10.45 The Man Who Died. 11.35 A Criminal Affair. 12.25 A Criminal Affair. 1.15 Pagan Peak. 3.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 3.35 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 4.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 MOVIE: A Christmas Mission. (2020) 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 Murder In A Small Town. (M) 9.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Terry Floyd. (PG) 10.30 MOVIE: The Social Network. (2010) (M) 1.00 Travel Oz. (PG) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 MOVIE: A Furry Little Christmas. (2021) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Border Patrol. (PG) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: 1917. (2019) (MA15+) George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Colin Firth. 11.00 Chicago Fire. (M) 12.00 MOVIE: Secrets On Campus. (2022) (M) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 2.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Afternoon session. 4.00 The Ashes: Tea Break. 4.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Evening session. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Late evening session. 9.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. 10.15 The Amazing Race. 11.45 Border Patrol. 12.15 Life. 1.15 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Shopping. 2.30 Shopping. 3.00 Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 2.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Afternoon session. 4.00 The Ashes: Tea Break. 4.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Evening session. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Late evening session. 9.30 Unfiltered: Cricket. 10.00 Why Ships Crash. 11.10 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. 12.10 Miniseries: Any Human Heart. 1.10 Travel Oz. 2.00 Shopping. 2.30 Shopping. 3.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 2.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Afternoon session. 4.00 The Ashes: Tea Break. 4.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Evening session. 6.00 News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Late evening session. 9.30 Heroes And Legends: Hall Of Fame. 11.30 Jim Jefferies And Friends. 12.30 Miniseries: Any Human Heart. 1.30 Travel Oz. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 It’s Academic. 5.00 Million Dollar Minute.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 2.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 4.00 The Ashes: Tea Break. 4.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Evening session. 6.00 News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Late evening session. 9.30 7NEWS Spotlight. 10.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Forever Christmas. (2018) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG) 8.30 Jamie Durie’s Future House. (PG) 9.35 Beyond The Build. (PG) 10.35 Wild Cards. (M) 11.30 La Brea. 12.15 Tipping Point. 1.05 Cross Court. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Skippy. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice. 4.30 A Current Affair. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. 11.30 9News. 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. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (M) 8.30 Paramedics. (M) 9.30 American Crime Story. (M) 11.25 Resident Alien. (M) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.00 My Way. 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 Today. 6.00 Everyday Gourmet. 6.30
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. 11.00 Golf. PGA Tour of Australasia. Australian Open. First round. 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 Holidays In The Sun. (PG) 8.30 Topknotz: Wild On Water. (M) 9.30 Limitless With Chris Hemsworth. (PG) 10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+) 11.20 Next Stop. 11.50 Tipping Point. 12.40 Pointless. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. 11.00 Golf. PGA Tour of Australasia. Australian Open. Second round. 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 Find My Beach House Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom. (2023) (M) 11.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+) 11.50 MOVIE: Sons Of Summer. (2023) (MA15+) 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Skippy. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Postcards Summer.
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6.00 Getaway. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra Summer 11.00 Golf. PGA Tour of Australasia. Australian Open. Third round. 4.00 Find My Beach House Australia. 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Find My Country House Australia. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Mrs Doubtfire. (1993) (PG) 10.00 MOVIE: Bad Moms. (2016) (MA15+) 11.55 MOVIE: The Founder. (2016) (M) 2.00 The Incredible Journey. (PG) 2.30 TV Shop. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG) 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 I Fish. 8.30 On The Fly. 9.00 4x4 Adventures. 10.00 My Market Kitchen. 10.30 GCBC. 11.00 Airport 24/7. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Farm To Fork. 1.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 1.30 The Yes Experiment. 2.00 4x4 Adventures. 3.00 Planet Shapers. 3.30 Well Traveller. 4.00 All 4 Adventure. 5.00 News. 6.30 Dog House Australia. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. 8.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. 9.45 FBI: Most Wanted. 10.45 FBI: Most Wanted. 11.40 FBI. 12.30 Shopping. 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Cross Court. 10.30 GolfBarons. 11.00 Golf. PGA Tour of Australasia. Australian Open. Final round. 4.00 Drive TV: Launch Pad. 4.30 Explore TV. 5.00 News. 5.30 RBT. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 2025: The Year That Was. 8.30 Events That Changed Australia. (MA15+) 9.40 Revealed: Death Cap Murders. (M) 10.55 World’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (M) 11.45 Wild Cards. 12.35 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice. 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 2.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 4.00 The Ashes: Tea Break. 4.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Evening session. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Late evening session. 9.30 Motorway Patrol. 10.00 Highway Cops. 10.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: A Christmas Break. (2020) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Travel Guides. (PG) 8.40 MOVIE: The Dish. (2000)
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Intrepid Adventures. 8.30
7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG)
8.00 Operation Ouch! (PG, R)
8.35 Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory. (R)
9.15 Super Shark Highway. (PG, R)
10.10 Merlin. (PG, R)
10.55 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)
11.20 Officially Amazing. (PG, R)
7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG)
8.00 To Be Advised.
9.50 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. (R)
10.15 Fresh Off The Boat. (R)
10.55 Abbott Elementary. (PG, R)
11.50 Good Game Spawn Point. (R)
12.40am Rage. (PG, R)
1.50 Operation Ouch! (PG, R)
7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG)
8.00 Operation Ouch! (PG, R)
8.35 Secrets Of The Zoo. (R)
9.20 Secret Life Of The Kangaroo. (R)
10.05 The Mysterious Benedict Society. (PG, R)
10.35 Merlin. (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. (R)
10.00 Merlin. (PG, R)
10.40 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. (PG, R)
8.40 Chopped Junior. (PG, R)
9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. (R)
10.05 Abbott Elementary. (PG, R)
10.30 Speechless. (PG, R)
10.50 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. (R)
7.35pm Shaun The Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas. (R)
8.10 Crongton. (PG)
8.55 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)
9.40 Abbott Elementary. (PG, R)
10.20 Speechless. (PG, R)
10.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. (PG, R)
11.25 Officially Amazing. (PG, R)
7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG)
8.00 Operation Ouch! (PG, R)
8.30 Gladiators UK. (PG)
9.30 The Crystal Maze. (PG, R)
10.15 Merlin. (PG, R)
11.00 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: Walt Disney. (M, R)
11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R)
12.45 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 Heartbeat. (PG, R)
8.45 Inspector George Gently. (M, R)
10.45 Autopsy USA: Debbie Reynolds. (M, R)
11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R)
12.45 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 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (M, R)
11.40 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R)
12.40 Father Brown. (M, R)
2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)
5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)
6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)
7.30 Outback Truckers. (M, R)
9.30 Outback Farm: Hay Fever. (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)
6.00pm Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match
35. Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat. 9.30 Caught On Dashcam Holiday Specials. (M)
10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. (M, R)
11.30 Live PD Presents: PD Cam. (MA15+)
12.00 American Restoration. (PG, R)
12.30 Storage Wars. (PG, R)
6.00pm Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Evening session.
6.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break.
7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)
7.30 American Pickers. (PG)
8.30 Movie: S.W.A.T. (2003) (M, R) 11.00 Movie: After Earth. (2013) (M, R)
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R)
6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.30 New Tricks. (M, R)
9.50 Poirot. (PG, R)
11.00 Major Crimes. (MA15+, R)
12.00 New Tricks. (M, R)
1.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)
1.30 Movie: Maytime In Mayfair. (1949) (G, R)
6.00pm Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.00 2027 Rugby World Cup Draw.
8.00 The Good Karma Hospital. (M, R) 9.00 Midsomer Murders. (M, R)
11.00 Major Crimes. (M, R)
12.00 New Tricks. (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 Movie: Love Of An Icon: The Legend Of Crocodile Dundee. (2025) (PG, R)
10.20 Major Crimes. (M, R) 11.20 Find My Country House NZ.
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 7.00 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. Australia v New Zealand.
10.00 NCIS. (M, R)
11.00 NCIS. (M, R) 11.55 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M, R) 12.50 So Help Me Todd. (PG, R) 1.45 Ambulance UK. (M, 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 Ambulance UK. (M, R)
1.05 48 Hours. (M, R)
1.55 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 Ambulance UK. (M, R) 11.30 Blue Bloods. (M, R) 12.25 48 Hours. (M, R) 1.25 Home Shopping. (R) 1.55 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)
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)
6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)
6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R)
7.00 Friends. (PG, R)
8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
9.30 Becker. (PG, R)
10.00 Frasier. (PG, R)
11.00 Ridiculousness. (M, R)
12.30 Home Shopping. (R)
5.50pm Mysteries From Above. (PG, R)
6.40 Jeopardy! (R)
7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R)
8.30 Tribe With Bruce Parry.
9.40 Go Back To Where You Came From UK. (MA15+)
10.45 Hoarders. (M, R)
11.30 Dark Side Of The Ring. (MA15+)
5.45pm Mysteries From Above. (PG, R)
6.40 Jeopardy! (R)
7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R)
8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M)
9.25 Movie: The Running Man. (1987) (MA15+, R) Arnold Schwarzenegger.
11.20 Movie: In Bruges. (2008) (MA15+, R)
1.20 We Need To Talk About Cosby. (MA15+, R)
5.45pm Mysteries From Above. (PG, R)
6.40 Jeopardy! (R)
7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R)
8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. (PG)
10.10 The UnXplained With William Shatner. (M)
11.00 Homicide: Life On The Street. (M, R)
6.00pm Bargain Hunt.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.
8.30 Escape To The Country.
11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)
12.30 Escape To The Country. (R)
1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG, R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)
6.00pm Dog Patrol. (PG, R)
6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)
8.30 Escape To The Country.
11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)
1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG, R) 2.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. (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. (PG, R)
11.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)
12 .30 Bargain Hunt. (R)
11.25 Officially Amazing. (PG, R)
1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG, R)
2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)
6.00pm Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Evening session.
6.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break.
7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)
7.30 Road Wars. (M)
8.30 Movie: Blade Runner 2049. (2017) (MA15+, R) 11.45 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 12.15 American Pickers. (PG, R)
6.00pm Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Evening session.
6.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break.
7.00 Storage Wars. (PG)
7.30 Movie: The 6th Day. (2000) (M, R)
10.00 Movie: Pitch Black. (2000) (M, R)
12.20 Counting Cars. (PG, R)
6.00pm Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Evening session.
6.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break.
7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
8.30 Movie: Venom: Let There Be Carnage. (2021) (M, R)
10.30 Movie: Priest. (2011) (M, R)
6.00pm Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Evening session.
6.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break.
7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG, R) 9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (M, R) 10.30 Mighty Ships. (PG, R)
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R)
6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.30 Antiques Downunder.
8.30 Movie: U.S. Marshals. (1998) (M, R)
11.10 The Equalizer. (M, R)
12.10 Find My Country House NZ. (R) 12.40 GolfBarons. (PG, R)
1.05 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)
5.30pm Movie: Crossplot. (1969) (PG, R) Roger Moore.
7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R)
8.30 Movie: Dr No. (1962) (PG, R) Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Joseph Wiseman.
10.45 Movie: Death Wish V. (1994) (MA15+, R) Charles Bronson.
12.45 Movie: The Night Has Eyes. (1942) (M, R)
6.00pm M*A*S*H. (PG, R)
6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R)
8.30 Movie: From Russia With Love. (1963) (PG, R) Sean Connery, Daniela Bianchi, Bernard Lee. 10.55 Major Crimes. (MA15+, R)
11.55 Movie: Cry, The Beloved Country. (1951) (M, 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 Ambulance UK. (M, R)
11.30 Blue Bloods. (M, R)
12.25 48 Hours. (M, R) 1.25 Home Shopping. (R) 1.55 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Football Tonight.
6.35 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 7. Central Coast Mariners v Sydney FC.
9.00 NCIS. (M, R)
9.55 NCIS. (M, R)
10.50 NCIS. (M, R)
11.45 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M, R)
12.45 48 Hours. (M, R) 1.45 48 Hours. (M, 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 Blue Bloods. (M, R)
Blue Bloods. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)
Home Shopping. (R)
Home Shopping. (R)
Home Shopping. (R)
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R)
6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R) 8.40 Movie: Goldfinger. (1964) (M, R) 10.55 Major Crimes. (M, R) 11.55 New Tricks. (PG, R) 1.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 Blue Bloods. (M, R) 9.25 Blue Bloods. (M, R) 10.20 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M, R) 11.15 Ambulance UK. (M,
6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)
6.30 Friends. (PG, R)
7.30 Movie: Meet The Parents. (2000) (M, R) Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller.
9.50 Becker. (PG, R)
10.15 Frasier. (PG, R)
11.05 Ridiculousness. (M, R)
12.30 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)
6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
10.00 Frasier. (PG, R)
11.00 Ridiculousness. (PG, R)
12.00 South Park. (M, R)
1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
1.30 South Park. (M, R)
5.35pm If You Are The One. (PG)
6.35 Jeopardy! (R)
7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Virgin Island. 10.20 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M, R) 11.15 What It Feels Like For A Girl. (MA15+) 1.15 Letterkenny. (M, R)
6.10pm Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.40 Inside Legoland: A World Of Wonder.
7.35 Impossible Engineering: Inside The Super Stadium. (R) 8.30 Cult Massacre: One Day In Jonestown: Paradise Lost. (M) 9.25 Shenzong Tunnel Bridge.
10.25 Snowpiercer. (M) 12.20 Letterkenny. (M, 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)
5.50pm History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. (PG, R) 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. (PG, R) 8.30 Electric Cars: What They Don’t Want You To Know.
9.25 Electric Cars: How Safe Are They? (PG)
10.20 Liaison. (M)
11.20 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. (PG, R)
By Dr Bianka Vidonja Balanzategui
Do you know that Sir Henry Alexander Wickham, father of the rubber industry, once lived in the Herbert River Valley? He made the automobile industry possible when he removed rubber plant seeds from Brazil for the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew. No relation to George Wickham, Henry Wickham was born in London in 1846. He spent much of his adult life as an explorer and pioneer planter living in diverse tropical locations, experimenting with many crops.
After being refused employment at Kew to disperse rubber seedlings for the global rubber industry, he abandoned his plantation in Brazil, arriving in Townsville on 22 January 1877 with his wife, Violet Carter. They travelled straight to the lower Herbert carrying with them young tobacco plants and sapling coffee trees.
There was a strong settler demand for tobacco and snuff that was not being met by imports, while the indentured Melanesian workers, as well as the Indigenous peoples, preferred the tobacco introduced by Europeans to the native variety. Refashioning his past, Wickham described himself as an American tobacco
expert, showing local shopkeepers samples of tobacco he claimed to have grown and cured in Brazil. He immediately started taking up land, calling his holdings Maragen.
In 1876, John Eustace Hammick moved to the Herbert and took up a selection, calling it Coolamatong. Joining Wickham in a business partnership, they put in experimental plantings of tobacco.
The house, labourers’ quarters, and stores on Henry Wickham’s estate, Lower Herbert River, North Queensland, 1880. (Sketch courtesy of Henry Alexander Wickham from Edward V Lane, ‘Life and work of Henry
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north Queensland’,
Wickham distributed samples of their tobacco far and wide and exhibited at the National Agricultural and Industrial Association’s exhibition held in Brisbane in 1879. On that occasion, they received second place for their tobacco. They began to expand their range responding to market taste. In 1881, Messrs. Gaujard and Elson, Brisbane, became their marketers. Well-cured samples were declared ‘par excellence’ and locals thought the tobacco was ‘well manufactured’.
While Hammick and Wickham travelled away promoting their product, Violet was left for weeks on end to face growing
Journal, 2 January 1954, pp. 26.)
and curing tobacco in an unfamiliar environment alone. Her diary reveals her to be a courageous woman with a good sense of humour.
Henry Wickham. (Photograph courtesy of Bain News Service, Publisher. [No Date Recorded]. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/ item/2014718318/).
For nine years, Wickham and Violet persevered. Nevertheless, despite attempting to pander to consumer tastes, demand fell and their efforts faltered on climatic conditions, taste and Wickham’s poor business decision to sell tobacco that had not been cured long enough.
Hammick broke the partnership leaving Wickham in debt. The Wickhams continued farming for another 18 months but meanwhile, Wickham hatched a
plan in 1884 to survey Maragen for sale as the Mount Maragen Town Selection. No township eventuated and most of the surveyed town blocks were absorbed as cane land. Practically penniless, Violet and Wickham sailed for England in early 1886.
Ever the adventurer, Wickham moved on to further adventures in other tropical plantation areas, while today, on the Herbert, Mount Maragen remains as a distant echo of Sir Henry Alexander Wickham.
STORM TIDE EVACUATION
COASTAL COMMUNITIES
Your property is in the Red Evacuation Zone.
Your property may be at risk from storm tide flooding, during cyclones. Identify your evacuation route to your predetermined safer location.
During a cyclone event tune into warnings, authorities will advise which zones need to evacuate.
For further information on evacuations, please visit www.disaster.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
Your property is in the Orange Evacuation Zone.
Your property may be at risk from storm tide flooding, during cyclones.
Identify your evacuation route to your predetermined safer location.
During a cyclone event tune into warnings, authorities will advise which zones need to evacuate.
For further information on evacuations, please visit www.disaster.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
Your property is in the Yellow Evacuation
Your property may be at risk from storm tide flooding, during cyclones.
Identify your evacuation route to your predetermined safer location.
During a cyclone event tune into warnings, authorities will advise which zones need to evacuate.
For further information on evacuations, please visit www.disaster.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
evacuation route. A copy of the Storm Surge Evacuation Guide can be obtained from Council’s website, Disaster and Emergency Information page.
Sir
Wickham’,
‘Pioneering in
The India-Rubber
Red Evacuation Zone
Orange Evacuation Zone
Yellow Evacuation Zone
Zone.
Plenty Hot At Parkrun
What a sweltering start to the weekend. Both Cardwell and Palm Creek were recording high heat that felt worse with accompanying high humidity. I am surprised that many of the participants weren’t mere puddles of sweat by the end of their parkruns. I was the tail walker this week and even with my lack of running, I felt I was sweat-
ing as much as our faster runners. I will definitely start wearing a hat and sunnies along with my usual sunscreen in the coming weeks as the temperatures climb. Stay sun safe and hydrated out there, thanks to our volunteers for keeping us cool with iceblocks after the run, you’re the best!
Parkrun Results: 29th November 2025
Palm Creek #101 – 15 participants
“The way it was.”
This photograph shows the Dungeness spit in 1943, when the now Enterprise Channel was the exit of the Herbert River into the delta of the Hinchinbrook Channel. The blue line shows just how much land has been washed away since then. It is proposed that the missing spit be recreated by a rock wall to prevent sand buildup on the existing sandbar and to ensure that the current flow out of the Enterprise Channel keeps sand from building up in the entrance. It is hoped that this project will enable greater exit and entrance periods when the
First finisher: Julian (21:55)
Final finisher: Victoria (56:10)
First timers: Damien of ‘Table of knowledge?’, Joel
Volunteers: Sandra Coco, Bridgette Duffy, Donna Panzenbock, Amanda Towner, Victoria Velton.
Cardwell #363 – 14 participants
ON THE WATER
tides are low, for commercial and pleasure craft, and for the Lucinda Coast Guard to launch and retrieve.
At the present time, state government funding has not yet been allocated for this project, but it is front and centre in the minds of all locals who launch at Dungeness.
Contributed with thanks & Written by Steve Whipps, Commander, Qf14 Lucinda Coast Guard
First finisher: Maxx (23:17)
Final finisher: Judith (52:56)
PBs: Jenny (33:46), Bruce (41:03)
First timers: Maxx, Blake
Volunteers: David Clarke, Judith Clarke, Jan Ferguson, Matthew Gardiner, Kerry Snell, Lyndel Weare.
Photos sourced from Palm Creek and Cardwell Facebook pages.
The use of this photo is courtesy of J. Judge. Image supplied
Noorla Bowls Ladies Champions 2025
BOWLS
The culmination of Noorla’s Ladies year wrapped up on the 14th of November with a fun and festive game of mixed bowls. Many thanks to the men who come along each week, when they can, to bolster our numbers and give the ladies some strong competition. We also
extend our thanks to our sister clubs for their great support throughout the year.
The trophy presentations for 2025:
Winners Fours: Sue Pizzi, Carla Pizzi, Vanda Raiteri and Chris Hewett.
Runners Up Fours: Rosemary Rose, Alicia Wegert, Gail Bison and Nella Mancuso.
Winners Triples: Sue Pizzi, Carla Pizzi and Vanda
Runners Up Triples: Rosemary Rose, Gail Bison and Chris Hewett.
Pairs Winners: Carla Pizzi and Sue Pizzi.
Pairs Runners Up: Rosemary Rose and Chris Hewett.
Consistency
Consistency
Raiteri.
Singles Winner: Carmen Mugica. Singles Runner Up: Sue Pizzi.
Winner: Carmen Mugica.
Runner Up: Rosemary Rose. Thanks to Noorla Bowls Club Ingham North Queensland.
Winners Fours, Sue Pizzi, Carla Pizzi, Vanda Raiteri and Chris Hewett.
Winners Triples, Sue Pizzi, Carla Pizzi and Vanda Raiteri.
Consistency Winner, Carmen Mugica, being congratulated by Chris Lynch. Pairs Winners, Carla Pizzi and Sue Pizzi