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he first Ingham Food Pantry has received a strong response from the local community, with 40 grocery boxes almost completely distributed within the first 40 minutes of opening. The initiative, supported by ADRA and delivered

with the help of OzHarvest, Thread Together and Foodbank and Pantry teams from Charters Towers and Townsville, provided locals and their families with affordable grocery boxes alongside free fruit, vegetables and drinks. Household goods, toys and brand-new clothing were also

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available. Vibrant and cheerful volunteers from the local host church helped manage the steady stream of visitors, welcoming and helping those who attended.

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This past month not one but two pantries were launched in Ingham, dedicated to easing the burden of rising living costs for all members of the household even the furry ones.

My respect for the industry and its people has grown a lot since moving out here. If you’re a grower who wants to share your insight with the community, please reach out to victoria@lifepublishinggroup.com - I would love to share what you know in our ‘Cutting the Cane’ segment.

I also attended the Rock N Croc festival in Halifax and the last Forrest Beach Markets of the year. Both were a testament to the strength of their respective Progress Associations who strive to make every event better than the last. It’s a wonderful thing to see, that drive.

The former members, who served as a frontline Counter Terrorism Response Team in 1982, gathered to reminisce about their time together and the experiences they shared as young men.

The volunteers at the ADRA Ingham Food Pantry were so warm and welcoming to everyone who came to their first run. No one left empty handed, even myself. The energy drinks were such a kind gesture, my hands will be buzzing over the keyboard with gusto as I write up all your important storiesthank you. The other launch was the Pet Pantry which services all of Hinchinbrook. Check them out at ‘Pet Pantry Ingham and Surrounds’ on Facebook and donate if you can. This past week has also taken me to various events. I attended a workshop last Wednesday to meet some of the cane growers who were keen to help others and myself learn all aspects of tissue culture. It’s still wild to me how we can genetically create productive

It’s been a while now since the devastation of the 1-in-100-year weather event, and this community has not stopped stepping up and reaching out to each other. The abundance of events in the last week alone shows how many people, businesses, and community groups continue to band together to help push Hinchinbrook forward.

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ight former members of a Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) B Troop at the Cardwell RSL Sub Branch came together on Saturday 19th September to celebrate the 80th birthday of local identity Barry Lansdown.

Barry was Troop Sergeant and second-in-command during their 12-month cycle with B Troop. He recalled how the Navy and Army personnel “integrated perfectly” and worked together as one team. “Not Army, not Navy, just B Troop,” Barry said, describing the team as harmonious and the period as the highlight of his career. Of the 25 operators pictured

in the original Troop photograph, four went on to become Regimental Sergeant Majors. Many became Warrant Officers Class 2, while one became a Brigadier and another a Commodore. The eight former B Troop members who attended the reunion each indicated that Barry had played a significant role in their careers through his inspirational leadership. The strength of the friendships formed during their training was evident as the group shared memories of their time serving together. A small memorial service was also held at the Cardwell Memorial in honour of a B Troop member who died during training while the team was serving together. Lest we forget. Contributed with thanks by Cardwell RSL President Robert Lang.

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INGHAM’S FIRST FOOD PANTRY SEES HIGH DEMAND BY VICTORIA VELTON

he first Ingham Food Pantry has shown just how much demand there is for affordable groceries and household essentials, selling 40 boxes in just 40 minutes. Supported by ADRA and delivered in partnership with OzHarvest, Thread Together, Foodbank and Pantry teams from Charters Towers and Townsville, the initiative gave locals access to a box of grocery staples for $25, along with additional free drinks, fruit and vegetables. Visitors could also choose from household items including sheets and towels and toys available for $2 or free, while brand new clothing was freely available through their partnership with Thread Together. ADRA Director Pastor Laufili said the pantry volunteers were delighted to support their local community this way. “The whole idea is we're here simply just to respond to the need of our community,” Pastor Laufili said. The response was immediate, with a line already stretching down the lawn when the doors opened at 9am. By 9.40am, the initial 40 grocery boxes were almost gone, with just five remain-

ing, while volunteers continued assisting people arriving later in the morning with the other available groceries, drinks, fresh produce, clothing and household items. “It’s an exciting thing for this small church that they can provide such a service with our partnership and their support,” Pastor Laufili said. Volunteers from the church helped manage the steady stream of visitors, including carrying grocery boxes and loading them into vehicles.

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The strong turnout also provided the team with a valuable impression of local demand, with plans already being considered to increase the number of grocery boxes available at future pantry events. Pastor Laufili said the first event had been a positive trial run. With the support of its community and partner organisations, the Ingham Food Pantry is now looking towards its next opportunity to provide assistance to local families. The Ingham Food Pantry operates on the last Friday of each month 9-11am at 8 Stallan Street, Ingham, Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

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inchinbrook’s seafood industry took centre stage last week as fishers, industry representatives, researchers, business owners and government representatives gathered for the inaugural Spotlight On Hinchinbrook seafood industry event.

Organised by local business owner and Wild Local operator Rebecca Zahgini, the three-day event aimed to bring together people from across the seafood sector while highlighting the importance of commercial fishing to regional communities. Among those invited were the CEO of Seafood Industry Australia, representatives from the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC), the Queensland Seafood Industry Association, OceanWatch Australia, Fisheries Queensland, Hinchinbrook Shire Council members, Hinchinbrook MP Wayde Chiesa and Senator Susan McDonald. Rebecca said she was excited to welcome industry representatives from across Queensland and Australia, and “show

them our beautiful hometown and our country hospitality.” “Seafood is not just commercial fishing,” Rebecca said. “It also includes research and science, such as with aquaculture. There’s lots of different diverse ways people can be involved in the seafood industry.” The program began with a Women in Seafood Australia (WISA) afternoon tea, which a representative said was set to bring fishers, post-harvest businesses, advocates and policymakers together to build connection and trust. Next, the event moved into a seafood barbecue featuring local produce, before a networking evening at the TYTO Conference Centre. The event then continued with a WISA business breakfast and fisheries workshop, with panellists Kate Lamason, Sienna Green and Raelene Moody discussing their experiences working in and running businesses within North Queensland’s sea-

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Rebecca said the main purpose of bringing the industry together in Hinchinbrook was to highlight the positive contribution made by the sector.

“They’re always striving to do the right things on the water, but they don’t always get seen and don’t always get acknowledged for that.”

“The main reason of bringing everyone here to Ingham is to show what a positive and professional industry it is,” she said.

“There’s hundreds of years’ worth of knowledge and experience, and people working for their community, and they provide such a valuable resource,” the OceanWatch representative said.

“To really shine a light on the importance of it in little regional communities.” She also wanted the event to recognise and shine light on the region’s commercial fishers, a theme that echoed throughout the event, with OceanWatch Australia highlighting its Master Fisherman program and the local operators involved. OceanWatch Australia described the program as an opportunity for fishers to demonstrate their commitment to best practice, with attendees encouraged to acknowledge their experience and contribution to the industry. “Here in this region, our fishers are master

Hinchinbrook Mayor Ramon Jayo welcomed Spotlight On Hinchinbrook attendees to the region, highlighting the long history of commercial fishing in the district. “We are fortunate to live and work in a region blessed with pristine waters, rich marine resources, and a seafood industry that proudly supplies some of the finest products in the region,” he said. “Commercial fishing and produce have been part of the fabric for a very long time.” Continued on page 17

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TISSUE CULTURE USE ON THE RISE IN HERBERT BY VICTORIA VELTON

Growers discussing the demonstrated planting method of tissue culture at the workshop

erbert River cane growers gathered at the Herbert Cane Productivity Services Ltd (HCPSL) Macknade depot on Wednesday 23rd September for a Tissue Culture Demonstration Day, to discuss and learn about the use of tissue culture in their own farming systems.

The field day provided growers with information on the availability of cane varieties, the increasing demand for tissue culture in the region, growing and care techniques, and the equipment being used to plant and irrigate tissue culture. A grower panel provided practical insight into the process, discussing how much tissue culture material they ordered, their watering regimes and which blocks they had allocated for planting. The panel in-

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cluded growers with different levels of experience using tissue culture, allowing attendees to hear about how the system was being incorporated into different farming operations.

requirements, as the Herbert region was hugely varied.

HCPSL noted that annual orders can fluctuate depending on the release and availability of new cane varieties. Newly released varieties can generate increased demand, meaning fluctuations in orders do not necessarily reflect changes in grower interest in tissue culture.

HCPSL’s field team also demonstrated the three-person tissue culture planting system and irrigation equipment being used in its plots. Field Agronomist Rhiannan Harragon said there was no single approach that would suit every grower. Grower Mark Zatta, who has grown tissue culture varieties from the nursery stage in Abergowrie, said a range of factors needed to be considered when establishing a successful crop, including soil type, moisture, minerals, pests, weeds and fertiliser

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Wallaman Falls Road Works To Begin In October

IT’S TIME FOR THE CARNIVALE

araka is almost here, and this year Ingham is getting ready to bring a taste of Rio to the streets. The theme for this year’s Maraka Festival is Rio Carnivale; an invitation to go big, go colourful and let the imagination run wild. The Street Parade is one of those Maraka traditions that belongs to the whole community. Local schools, businesses, community groups, families and organisations come together to create the floats, costumes and characters that make their way through Ingham, turning the streets into a celebration of creativity and community. And this year, with Rio Carnivale as the theme, we want to see Ingham bursting with colour. If you have ever wanted an excuse to dress up, dance in the street or simply join a crowd and soak up some atmosphere, this is it. So start thinking about where you will watch from, who you will bring along and, most im-

portantly, how you are going to get on theme. Whether you are part of a float or cheering from the roadside, the parade is made better by seeing the community out in force. But before the floats fill Ingham and leave a fabulous trail of feathers in their wake, there are other Maraka celebrations in store.

ork to repair and stabilise sections of Wallaman Falls Road is set to begin on Tuesday, October 6th with the project expected to continue through to February 2027, weather permitting.

The annual Maraka cocktail evening is set to be a highlight, this year inviting mystery with Queens – Unmasked. “We’ve got a really fun night planned to kick-start the Maraka celebrations,” said Event Organiser Amber. “DJ Westhoff will be playing, there’ll be prizes for the best masks, a $100 board, nibbles, and plenty of colour, feathers and all things masquerade.” There will be more details about this exciting event and other Maraka events in the lead up to the Maraka Festival. Follow Ingham Maraka Festival on Facebook and Instagram for updates and ticket release.

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The works, carried out by Hinchinbrook Shire Council in collaboration with Warrgamay Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, will address landslip damage and improve the safety and long-term resilience of the road. Contractors will be working between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Saturday, with sections of the road re-

duced to a single lane while works are underway. Motorists should expect delays of up to 30 minutes and allow extra travel time when heading to or from Wallaman Falls. Drivers are asked to follow traffic signs and speed limits and check the electronic signboards at the base and summit of the road for the latest traffic conditions. Some stages of the project may require temporary closures of up to one hour, while more significant works could result in fullday road closures. Updates will be provided as the project progresses.

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Wayde Chiesa MP attended a Parliamentary Committee hearing in Cairns on the proposed Breach Bail, Go to Jail laws. Photo source: Wayde Chiesa MP

he past fortnight has taken me from Parliament in Brisbane back across North Queensland, with plenty happening on some of the issues that matter most to our communities - community safety, growing our visitor economy and supporting the industries that underpin our region. Last week, I attended Parliamentary Hearings in Cairns and Townsville into the Crisafulli Government’s Breach Bail, Go to Jail laws. Since the Hinchinbrook by-election, I have continued to advocate for stronger bail laws and consequences for repeat offenders. It was important that the Committee came to North Queensland and heard directly from our communities who have experienced the consequences of repeat offending. These new laws will introduce tougher consequences for serious offences committed while on bail and strengthen the tests around granting bail. There were different perspectives put forward during the hearings, and that is an important part of the parliamentary process. But my position remains clear: bail is a privilege, and if you breach bail, there must be consequences. The Committee will now consider the evidence before reporting back to Parliament, and I will continue advocating for stronger laws that put victims and our community safety first. I also recently joined Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell for a tourism roundtable and discussions with Hinchinbrook Shire Mayor Ramon Jayo about the opportunities we have

right across our region. We live in one of the most beautiful parts of Queensland, with everything from Wallaman Falls and Hinchinbrook Island to our beaches and our incredible national parks, waterways and coastline. The opportunity is to encourage more people travelling between Townsville and Cairns to stop, stay longer and spend in our communities. That means continuing to look at how we promote our region, improve the visitor experience and support new tourism opportunities. Of course, one industry that has sustained our communities for generations is sugar, and the crushing season continues across the Herbert. It has been a particularly challenging season. Different parts of the district have experienced vastly different weather conditions, while high fuel prices continue to put pressure on growers and harvesting contractors. Despite these challenges, our growers, harvesting crews, mill workers, transport operators and everyone involved in the industry continue to get on with the job. As we move through the remaining weeks of the crush, I hope conditions are kind, the season progresses well and every grower has the opportunity to get their crop away. Whether it is making our communities safer, growing our visitor economy or backing the industries that sustain our region, I will continue listening locally and making sure Hinchinbrook has a strong voice and a seat at the table.

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he Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism Inc is preparing to welcome a new 2026/2027 Membership Year from 1 October 2026 — and there’s never been a better time for local businesses to get involved and become members. The future of the Chamber’s hugely successful “Shop & Win Christmas Campaign” has been a topic of discussion for a number of months, however at the September meeting, members agreed on an exciting new direction for 2026. “Shop & Win” will continue to be a community-wide campaign, with collection boxes available to any local business that would like to participate. However, the decision was made by membership that all prizes for the campaign will be purchased from and showcase Chamber Member businesses. It is one simple way for Chamber to give back to the businesses that support its work throughout the year, while continuing to deliver a campaign that encourages our community to shop locally at Christmas. Chamber membership is about being part of a strong and connected local

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Fuel Security And The Future Of Queensland's Sugar Industry

s many of you have noticed, fuel prices have increased significantly in recent weeks, with diesel now approaching $3 per litre in our district. These rising costs affect our entire community, from families and local businesses to farmers, harvesting contractors, mill workers and transport operators. While current global events continue to influence fuel prices, it highlights the importance of reducing Australia’s reliance on imported fuel and increasing domestic production. Queensland’s sugar industry presents a significant opportunity in this space. It is well recognised that Australia has the capacity to produce substantial volumes of bioethanol from sugarcane, strengthening fuel security while creating regional jobs and investment. Queensland’s sugar-producing regions already have the feedstock, infrastructure, skilled workforce and manufacturing expertise needed to support a stronger domestic biofuels industry. A Bill currently before the Queensland Parliament, the Liquid Fuel Supply (Ethanol and Other Biofuels Mandate) Amendment Bill 2026, seeks to strengthen Queensland’s ethanol mandate and

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encourage greater use of locally produced fuel. This is not a political statement. It is an issue of economic importance to communities like ours. The sugar industry remains at the heart of the Hinchinbrook economy, supporting growers, harvesting contractors, mill workers, transport operators, local businesses and families across our region. We must continue to advocate for policies that support the long-term sustainability and growth of this important industry. A stronger and properly enforced ethanol mandate has the potential to: • Strengthen Australia’s fuel security • Reduce reliance on imported petroleum • Support regional manufacturing • Create local jobs and investment • Increase demand for Queensland sugarcane production • Deliver greater competition in the fuel market As debate on this legislation continues, I encourage residents to stay informed and engage with the discussion about the future of Queensland’s sugar industry and Australia’s fuel security.

ne of the most common enquiries Councillors receive relates to road maintenance.

Residents often ask why some roads seem to be graded more frequently than others, why repair timeframes can vary, and how Hinchinbrook Shire Council determines where its road maintenance resources are directed. To help ensure these decisions are made consistently and transparently, Hinchinbrook Shire Council manages its road network through an adopted Road Register and Road Hierarchy. The Road Register identifies which roads Council is responsible for maintaining, while the Road Hierarchy categorises roads according to their function, level of use and importance within the broader transport network. Roads are classified into a number of categories, ranging from Local Roads of Regional Significance and key collector roads through to urban residential roads, rural roads, lower-order formed roads and unformed roads. Each category has defined maintenance service levels and response times that reflect its role within the network and the resources available to Council. Higher-order roads that connect communities, support industry, agriculture and freight movements, or carry larger traffic volumes generally receive a higher maintenance priority. Lower-order roads receive a lower level of routine maintenance, while unformed roads do not receive regu-

lar maintenance programs but are assessed when safety concerns are reported. The policy also establishes inspection and response standards for a wide range of issues, including potholes, corrugations, drainage, signage, vegetation, guideposts and other road hazards. These standards help Council respond in a fair and consistent manner across the entire road network. Importantly, Council’s road maintenance funding can only be spent on roads included in the maintained Road Register. Any addition or removal of a road from the Register requires a formal Council resolution. Council is currently reviewing and updating its road management booklet, which will be released following endorsement of the updated Road Register to ensure it accurately reflects maintenance responsibilities, road classifications and service levels. As Councillors, we understand the importance of maintaining our extensive road network and appreciate the feedback we receive from residents. The Road Register and Road Hierarchy help Council make informed decisions, prioritise limited resources and provide a fair, transparent and sustainable approach to road maintenance across the Hinchinbrook Shire. If you notice a road defect or safety issue, please contact Council on (07) 4776 4600 so it can be inspected and addressed in accordance with the adopted service levels and maintenance standards.

They Didn’t Just Visit… They Moved In. Mangoes Are Summer’s Official Currency When summer hits, Kensington Pride mangoes take over Hinchinbrook? Trees in backyards, roadside stalls and sticky-handed locals mark the season in golden, ruby-red tones. Eating a mango here isn’t just snacking; it’s ritual. Cheeks smeared with sweetness, wedges disappearing faster than you can slice them, or a blitzed smoothie at sunset, there’s no wrong way to indulge.

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New Hands To Tend Fiori With Love

Anthony Zaghini and new owner Ben at the coffee machine. Photo credit: Victoria Velton

ocal florist, cafe and gift shop Fiori with Love has been passed into new hands, after fifteen years of operating in the care of Louise and Anthony Zaghini. The pair said the journey has been challenging, but always underpinned by support from their staff, suppliers and loyal customers. “Everyone contributes to a successful business,” they said, thanking their team and welcoming new owners Ben and Louise, who took over the Fiori with Love from Monday, 28th September. Louise Zaghini said she was excited to see the business continue into its next chapter. “It’s so great to see young people taking on the challenge,” Louise said. “We’re really looking forward to introducing the new owners to our wonderful regular clients.” The new owners plan to retain the char-

acter and space of Fiori With Love, while finding space to bring their own personalities to the business. Louise Zaghini will also remain involved in the floristry side of the business for the foreseeable future, continuing to be a familiar face for local customers. Anthony will assist with barista training for the new owners, helping maintain the standard of coffee customers have come to expect during the transition. After many years of running the business, Louise and Anthony are now looking forward to stepping back and having more time with their children and grandchildren, who live interstate.

New owner Louise and Louise Zaghini at the floristry. Photo credit: Victoria Velton

While it is goodbye to Louise and Anthony as the owners of Fiori With Love, it won’t be farewell for good. Louise will remain a familiar face in the floristry, while the business begins its next chapter in the hands of Ben and Louise Smith.

Meet Morticia!

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

ntroducing the captivating Morticia, a feline with a mysterious allure and a heart full of potential. With her stunning black fur, Morticia embodies elegance, much like her famous namesake. This charming cat certainly knows what she wants, and interacts with others on her own terms, but the right touch of patience and understanding will allow her true personality to shine.

A tree silhouetted at sunset by Simone Lennox (With thanks to the Ingham Photography Group)

Morticia’s a friendly, endearing companion who’s now ready to bring her unique charm to a new household.

history On 29th, September 1869 William Hawkins took up an 800-acre selection. He named it Roscommon Park after his family’s property in Ireland.

While her striking appearance may catch your eye, it’s her journey that will capture your heart. Morticia’s resilience and readiness for affection ensure that she will make a wonderful addition to a loving new place. If you can offer an en-

vironment of time, patience, and kindness, she will repay you with her own special brand of indoor-only companionship. Included in adoption fee of $225 DESEXED, MICRO-CHIPPED, up to date VACCINATIONS, FLEA/TICK/INTESTINAL WORM treated. Enquire today at angelpawsinc.com.au/pets-for-adoption/cats/ Sex: Female Breed: Domestic Short Hair Colour: Black DOB: 04/04/2025 Cat Friendly: Yes Dog Friendly: No Kid Friendly: Yes

In Partnership with the Queensland Government

FROM SIDELINES TO CENTRE STAGE Regional Queensland’s 2032 opportunity

FOR generations, Queenslanders in regional towns have watched the Olympic and Paralympic Games from the couch while the action unfolded in faraway cities. In 2032, that changes. From up in Cairns, all the way down to Maryborough, regional Queensland will not simply share in the excitement of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It stands to be part of the journey. While the world will see four weeks of competition, the real opportunity for regional Queensland lies in what happens before the opening ceremony and long after the closing ceremony. For communities across the state, the Games are a chance to strengthen transport connections, upgrade community facilities, reveal new tourism opportunities and bring global exposure for some of our iconic destinations. The commitment to spread events across regional Queensland marks a significant shift from many previous Olympic Games, where the benefits were largely concentrated in the host city. The Games provide a fixed delivery horizon, but their success for regional Queensland will ultimately be measured by what communities inherit.

Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay

Games events slated for regional Queensland include football preliminaries at Barlow Park Stadium in Cairns and Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, rowing in Rockhampton, and

sailing in Townsville and the Whitsundays. Rockhampton will also host one of the Games’ Athlete Villages, alongside Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast – giving a regional city a central role with

additional housing as a legacy. Toowoomba is slated to host equestrian events, with the Showgrounds to be transformed into a centre of excellence, while archery is planned for the town centre of Maryborough.

GAMES ON!

Legacy lives on in roads and tourism REGIONAL Queensland’s Games opportunity will look different in each community. It includes Games events and venues, but also investment in the connections people rely on, opportunities for tourism and local businesses, infrastructure intended to serve communities for decades, plus support for grassroots sporting facilities. As Queensland prepares to welcome athletes, officials and visitors in 2032, better connectivity will be key. Alongside Games preparation is the broader investment in fixing the Bruce Highway. Described in Games planning documents as the state’s most important road, the Australian and Queensland governments are investing more than $9 billion to upgrade it – linking the regions to Brisbane, each other, and the growing list of Games venues being built outside the capital. The improvements will support Games-time travel, but their long-term value will be measured through safer, more reliable journeys for regional Queenslanders. Tourism is another pillar. A 20-year tourism plan is being implemented to capitalise on Queensland’s time in the global spotlight, with new attractions, including eco-tourism experiences and accommodation, to draw visitors beyond Brisbane. For regional tourism operators, the opportunity is not limited to visitors who arrive in 2032. It is also about building the profile and appeal of Queensland destinations for the decades that follow.

Boosting regional grassroots sports ACROSS regional Queensland, venues benefiting. The arena the 2032 Games are an already a hub for major sporting opportunity to build something fixtures where it recently hosted larger than the Games an Australia v Bangladesh cricket themselves. For all regional Test - is now positioned to host Queenslanders hosting a slice of other major events. the world’s biggest sporting event Arena General Manager is set to translate into a lasting, Adrian Young said the funding local legacy. The global spotlight would “help us improve facilities will be temporary, but the for our community while facilities, connections, business preparing Mackay for 2032.” He opportunities and community said the venue’s Stage 2 upgrade, pride created along the way can and the success of hosting endure for generations. Mackay’s first Men’s Test Match, But it is at the grassroots gave the region “enormous level that the regional legacy confidence” heading toward is arguably most visible 2032. right now, years out from In Bundaberg, the local the opening ceremony. The netball association has also Queensland Government’s benefited under the program. Games On! Grassroots Bundaberg Netball Association Infrastructure Program is President Matt Leighton said the already funding upgrades to investment, covering lighting, local sporting facilities across court surfaces and accessibility, regional Queensland, helping “has been essential” to improving communities ‘get more people facilities. active’ and ‘build a lasting community legacy’ well before RIGHT: Bundaberg Netball 2032. In Mackay, the Great Barrier Association umpire Anne Howard Reef Arena is just one of many (L) and Matt Leighton, President of Bundaberg Netball (R).

Artist impression.

BARLOW PARK STADIUM CAIRNS

TOWNSVILLE SAILING

Early works commencing

Planning underway

ROCKHAMPTON ROWING FACILITY

GRASSROOTS SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE

Planning underway

Works underway

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Tuesday September 29th 2026

THE WORLD’S SOUTHERNMOST By Wren McLean of the Southern Cassowary Research Project, Auspiced by BirdLife Townsville, in partnership with NQ Dry Tropics NRM

Southern Cassowaries spotted in the Paluma Range. Photos supplied: Wren R. McLean

“Local knowledge could hold vital clues to whether our southernmost cassowaries are still connected to the core Wet Tropics population.” For the past three years, with BirdLife Townsville, we’ve been quietly tracking the southernmost population of cassowaries in and around the Paluma Range using camera traps, sign surveys and a citizen science program to collect historical and current sightings. Our concerns about the long-term health of this population, and their habitat, arose from the 2014 Wet Tropics Cassowary Census which flagged a notable decrease in the rate of sign (poop, footprints, vocalisations, sightings) in the Herbert River catchment and Paluma Range. We knew that locals were still sighting them occasionally, but no-one was currently recording these sightings or specifically looked at how this population of endangered birds is tracking. Our surveys have since confirmed at least 12 individual cassowaries, including chicks demonstrating a breeding population, clustered strongly around the Bambaroo and Jourama Tracks in the northeast of the Paluma range.

There have been no sightings in the south of the Paluma Range for over 23 years which indicates a potential contraction of their distribution. We’ve also found that birds regularly use lowland creeks and coastal vine scrub on freehold land beyond the National Park boundary in the late dry season. This habitat type provides high quantities of fruits of specific native trees and is evidence that this population still depends on various habitat types throughout the landscape for their survival. Now we need your help answering the next big question: are Paluma Range cassowaries still connected to the core Wet Tropics population to the north, around Girringun National Park and the Cardwell Range? Small, isolated populations lose genetic diversity over time, making them far more vulnerable to local extinction. If Paluma’s cassowaries are cut off from the larger northern population, this remarkable southern outpost could gradually disappear. If birds are still moving through, even occasionally, restoring those connections could be what saves them. There are two most likely routes between these populations: an upland corridor of drier forest between Mt Fox and Hidden

Valley, or a lowland route across the southern Herbert River floodplain, potentially along Waterview, Francis, Cattle or Trebonne Creeks. Much of the lowland now broken up by farmland and roads which would make it hard for a big black bird, or a smaller brown sub-adult, to cross unnoticed. We already know cassowaries are present in the upper Herbert River and around Wallaman Falls, and some photographs have been submitted from Mt Fox Road, right at the edge of the dry upland corridor. What we don’t yet know is whether birds are actually making the crossing and that’s where local knowledge becomes invaluable. A camera only ever sees one gully; people who live and work this country see the whole region, season after season. If you’ve ever seen a cassowary — or a big three-toed track, a distinctive dropping, or even just a story you remember — anywhere between Mt Fox and Hidden Valley, or along the creek lines and farmland of the southern Herbert floodplain, we’d love to hear about it. It doesn’t need to be recent: a clear memory from thirty years ago is just as valuable as a photo from last week. A general area and a rough date is

genuinely enough — you don’t need an exact location. To be upfront: this is about understanding whether cassowaries can still move and interbreed between these two populations. It is not about flagging your property for any kind of restriction, and a historical sighting on private land triggers no regulatory consequence. You can share what you know by commenting on our Facebook posts on Everything Ingham or Mt Fox and Local Community, logging onto https://arcg. is/1vjLaq scanning the QR code to log a sighting directly Every piece of the puzzle — recent or decades old — helps us build a genuine picture of whether this ancient rainforest gardener is still finding its way between the ranges to breed future generations of strong, healthy cassowaries.

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hinchinbrooklife.com 73,000 tonnes o

Weekly production figures

Wilmar Sugar Herbert region mills Week 15, ending 19 September 2026

With Grower Michael Pelleri

BY VICTORIA VELTON

elcome to the Cutting The Cane, a column where we have a chat with those supporting the backbone of the local economy: the farmers behind the sugar. This week Michael Pelleri, farmer and business owner answered our questions about the 2026 season. What stage is your paddock at now?

We have finished our fourth round of cutting and our farm is now currently sitting at 80% cut. What are you expecting from your crop this year? Our crop yield has been disappointing this year although CCS has been above average. Consistent wet years have played a big part in determining the quality of our cane. Our farm does better in drier years.

This week

What can you tell about the crop just by looking at it? I can get an idea of the cane's overall health, growth, and maturity. Variety selection plays a large part in determining when to cut. We plant different varieties to enable cane to mature at different times throughout the cutting season to try to get the best sugar content and crop yield. This is also affected by how wet or dry paddock conditions are and the daily temperature. Has this season been different from what you expected at the start of the year? This year's crop has been more or less what I expected. Our farm is in a wet area and gets heavily affected

by wet growing conditions and lack of strong sunlight at the start of the year. Low sugar pricing is concerning. Reduced tonnage and low pricing puts a strain on us as farmers and the community as a whole. Once this year's crop is finished, what will you be thinking about next? Next year’s crop has been planted. I will be looking to get fertilising up to date and a plan for the fallow blocks for next year. Viability is a question that is thrown around a bit with low sugar prices, high fuel and fertiliser costs. But for now, I can go back and concentrate on my regular day job.

Cane crushed Victoria Macknade Total Average bin weight Crop forecast

127,300 1,785,703 62,625 749,831 189,925 2,535,534 6.6 6.6 3.9M This week

District CCS

Season to date

14.51

Cane variety performance for region Variety % CCS Variety Q253 26.4 14.17 Q232 Q208 14.5 15.24 SRA6 Q200 13.1 15.02 SRA36 SRA26 8.7 15.18 SRA28 Q240 7.1 13.63 KQ228

Season to date 13.69 % 5.7 3.8 3.7 3.6 1.4

CCS 14.27 14.20 13.96 14.31 13.66

Comments: The Herbert mills processed just under 190,000 tonnes of cane for the week, bringing the season-todate total to 2.54M tonnes. The average weekly CCS has again tracked above budget at 14.51 units, lifting the season-to-date CCS to 13.69. Victoria Mill had a cleaning intermission on Tuesday, while Macknade Mill crews completed minor maintenance jobs throughout the week to avoid a maintenance stop. Please be mindful that our operations team are assisting groups with daily quota, equity management and migration requests. We expect the cane supply for the remainder of the season to be predominantly from the western line and see continued pressure to service multiple groups on branch lines. We ask the public to remain vigilant around our cane rail network and to please report any unsafe behaviour to the police. Remember, cane trains can’t swerve or stop quickly. Please approach all crossings with caution, obey all signs and signals, and always give way to cane trains. Chris Winship Cane Supply Manager Herbert Region

Photo supplied: Michael Pelleri

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Fire and Rescue car cutting demonstration

Enjoying ice creams and ponies

Tuesday September 29th 2026

Handmaking bottle cap tambourines

Cassady Connection enjoying the festival after their set

Families enjoyed the services stalls

Pony rides for the little ones

The morning drizzle couldn’t stop the smiles

Meeting amazing creatures at the petting zoo

Ukes Amondo playing on stage

Halifax Progress Association and their giant Croc head

The crowd enjoying the music

Shellsy playing hard on stage

BY VICTORIA VELTON

hough the day began with grey skies and pouring rain, the weather cleared in the afternoon as crowds began arriving in earnest for the annual Rock and Croc Festival at Halifax’s River Park. The Queensland Fire Department proved a major attraction, putting on a demonstration as crews demolished a Ford, removing all four doors and the boot before cutting away the roof. The department’s stall was equally popular, with its stickers and branded wooden spoons proving a hit with the younger

Everybody loved the temporary themed tattoos

Photo credit: Victoria Velton

crowd. There was hardly a child in attendance without a wooden spoon in hand, while the make-your-own shakers and tambourines provided hours of entertainment as children smashed bottle caps flat and threaded them into instruments. Ice cream and baby animals were also crowd favourites, with some children even taking the opportunity to climb onto the backs of the two ponies. Cassady Connections warmed up the crowd through the mist and rain before

Ukes Ammondo kept the entertainment going as the skies began to clear. Shellsy then turned up the volume, bringing out the electric guitars and rock music before Sax Attack took to the stage. The festival also featured plenty of activities for children, including a temporary tattoo booth with rock and croc-themed designs created specifically for the event, along with hula hoops and play areas beneath the giant jellyfish decorations hanging from the old paperbark trees. The Halifax Progress Association’s barbecue proved another major success, selling

out of all its food items, while the bar remained a popular staple throughout the afternoon. By around 4.30pm, the tables were beginning to fill as campers and crowd settled in to watch the music from their camping spots, while others got up and danced, some even hula-hooping along to the music in front of the bands. By the end of the evening, the rain was a distant memory as music, dancing and laughter filled Halifax for another memorable Rock and Croc Festival.

Ingham’s Japanese House

Hosts Artist Mari Hirata Becoming The House Of Floating Flowers BY VICTORIA VELTON

ngham’s Japanese House has been transformed by a recent artist’s residency, with Mari Hirata’s The House of Floating Flowers (Ukibana no ie) exhibition now open to visitors.

ferent stories, symbols, and metaphors, as well as questions and possibilities of how to express this as an exhibition format - through multiple forms, ranging from sight, light, and sound.

The Lutruwita/Tasmania-based multidisciplinary artist spent time living and working within the Japanese House, using the experience to develop a site-responsive installation. The work is shaped directly by the building, its history, the surrounding landscape and the experiences Hirata encountered during her residency.

“The beautiful tropical garden of the Japanese House, as well as the surrounding sugar cane fields were something that caught my attention from the very beginning of the residency,” she said.

Hirata arrived with questions and rough ideas for the exhibition, but deliberately left room for the work to evolve. “The whole experience of the residency essentially made the exhibition,” Hirata said. “I did originally come into the project with a list of questions and some rough ideas, however I also wanted to keep it open ended to allow room for the ideas and works to change and develop as necessary.” Living within the Japanese House allowed Hirata to understand its physical spaces in a way that influenced the scale, mediums and presentation of the finished works. “Spending time with [hosts] Jan and Hugh, listening to their stories and experiences, as well as meeting some of their friends and driving through the surrounding landscapes acted as catalysts for the ideas for the exhibition,” she said. The Japanese was brought from Japan to Brisbane in 1887 and relocated to Ingham in 1962- a long journey that prompted Hirata to imagine what the building itself might have witnessed throughout its history. “The theme of water is one that runs through the whole exhibition,” she said. “It began with imagining what the house saw and experienced over the long and distant voyages, and existing in various locations, equally surrounded by water. "It wasn't long until that idea branched out in different directions to express dif-

Hirata imagined the building itself as a vessel for generations of experiences. “As tempting as it was, I tried not to focus on any particular stories or figures, as I felt there were too many - and also this was a very ‘human’ point of view,” she said. “Instead, I tried to imagine how a house might process a collection of experiences and memories over a very long period of time, through several generations.” One unexpected discovery during the residency helped bring together these ideas as the silvery white ‘spears’ of the flowering sugarcane became visible across the surrounding fields. Viewing these expansive silvery-pink fields from above provided the catalyst for Sweet (Spear) Dreams, one of the exhibition’s large-scale immersive installations. Open on weekends until October 11th, The House of Floating Flowers brings together architecture, nature, light, sound and memory, inviting visitors to experience the Japanese House through a new lens while considering the stories and experiences that have accumulated within its walls. WHAT: The House of Floating Flowers (Ukibana no ie) WHEN: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 10am–2pm, 25th September–11th October WHERE: Japanese House, 5 Lynch Street, Ingham ENTRY: Free

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The House of Floating Flowers exhibition, PUNQ 2026. Photo credit: Victoria Velton

Social Life

Tuesday September 29th 2026

Green Thumb Club, from 2:00pm, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham

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Artisan x Ingham Art Action Networking Drinks, 5:00pm–7:00pm,

Ingham Art Action, 12 Berwick Street, Ingham

Live Music with Nev Milne, 6:30pm-

9:30pm, Herbert River Sub Branch RSL, Ingham

SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER TUESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER Paluma Adventure Day Outer Limits Adventure Fitness, 7am,

Outer Limits Adventure Centre, Crystal Creek

Social Darts, 7pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper Street, Ingham Ingham Probus 50th Anniversary Celebration, time TBC, Slipway Restaurant, Lucinda Thursday 1 October

Cafe Crawl, 9:00am–12:00pm, RSVP the

Active Explorers – Walk, Talk & Mingle, 9:00am–11:00am, RSVP HUB, Ingham

QCWA Forrest Beach Branch’s Connect & Chat, 9am-12pm, 6 Palm

Senior Men's Social Group, 9am-

Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL

CWA Craft Group, 9am-12pm, Forrest

HUB, different cafe each week, Hinchinbrook

Street, Forrest Beach

Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham

Storytellers Gallery Exhibition,

10:00am–4:00pm, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham

Creative Corner, 2:00pm–3:00pm, The HUB, 52 McIlwraith Street, Ingham

12pm, HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Road, Ingham Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm Street, Forrest Beach

Tai Chi, 9am-10am, Forrest Beach Surf Life

Mahjong, 1pm-3pm, The Centre, 71

Saving Club, Forrest Beach

Townsville Road, Ingham

Friends of Forrest Beach,

Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL

Conversation and Games, 9am-12pm, Progress Park Shelter, Forrest Beach

Brothers Bingo, 9:30am, Brothers Sports & Community Club, Cooper Street, Ingham

Library Bingo, 10:30am–12:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham

Storytellers Gallery Exhibition,

10:00am–4:00pm, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham

Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm-3:30pm, The Centre, 71 Townsville Road, Ingham

Justice of Peace (JP) Services,

2:00pm–4:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham

WEEKLY COMMUNITY

Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham

FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER Seniors Morning Coffee Club,

Show Jumping Championships – Day 1, 8:00am – 4:00pm, Ingham Showgrounds, Showground Cnr Cooper Street, Miles Street, Ingham

Artist Talk – The House of Floating Flowers (Ukibana no ie), 11:00am–

Japanese House, 5 Lynch Street, Ingham

– 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! 4 Hawkins St, Ingham 4850 | info@herbertriverrsl.org.au | (07) 4776 5157

Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9am-3pm, Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham

Friends of Forrest Beach, Conversation and Games, 9am-12pm,

SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER

Saving Club, Forrest Beach

Progress Park Shelter, Forrest Beach

Brothers Bingo, 9:30am, Brothers Sports & Community Club, Cooper Street, Ingham

Ingham Probus Meeting and Bring & Buy, 10am, Herbert River RSL, Ingham

Ingham Raintree Community Market, 7am-12pm, Rotary Park, Ingham

Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm-3:30pm, The

Lucinda Markets, 7am-11am, Borello

Justice of Peace (JP) Services,

Park, Lucinda

Show Jumping Championships – Day 2, 8:00am – 4:00pm Ingham

Showgrounds,

Centre, 71 Townsville Road, Ingham

2:00pm–4:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham

Social Darts, 7pm, Brothers Sports & Community Club, Cooper Street, Ingham

Showground Cnr Cooper Street, Miles Street, Ingham

THURSDAY 8 OCTOBER

The House of Floating Flowers (Ukibana no ie), 10:00am–2:00pm,

9:00am–11:00am, RSVP HUB, Ingham

Lees Hotel Sunday Sessions, 1pm,

The House of Floating Flowers (Ukibana no ie), 10:00am–2:00pm,

WEDNESDAY 7 OCTOBER

The House of Floating Flowers (Ukibana no ie), 10:00am–2:00pm,

Storytellers Gallery Exhibition,

12:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham

Creative Corner, 2:00pm–3:00pm, The HUB, 52 McIlwraith Street, Ingham

Tai Chi, 9am-10am, Forrest Beach Surf Life

Japanese House, 5 Lynch Street, Ingham

Mystery Movie Morning, 10:30am–

Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL

12:00pm, Japanese House, 5 Lynch Street, Ingham

9:30am-11:30am, Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith Street, Ingham 10:00am–4:00pm, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham

QCWA Forrest Beach Branch’s Connect & Chat, 9am-12pm, 6 Palm

Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham

Playtime At The Library, 10:30amStorytellers Gallery Exhibition, 10:00am–4:00pm, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham

Cafe Crawl, 9:00am–12:00pm, RSVP the HUB, different cafe each week, Hinchinbrook

Making Matters: Ingham, 9:00am– 4:00pm, Ingham Art Action, 12 Berwick Street, Ingham

Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell

Storytellers Gallery Exhibition, 10:00am–4:00pm, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham

WEDNESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER

TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER

Street, Forrest Beach

Japanese House, 5 Lynch Street, Ingham

12pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73-75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham

State High School Auditorium, Ingham

Parkrun, 7am, Palm Creek, Ingham &

Technology Classes, 10am-1:30pm,

Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73-75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham

Ingham Basketball Association Inc. Monday Comp Night, 4:30pm-7pm, Ingham

Lees Hotel, 58 Lannercost Street, Ingham

Herbert River Orchid & Allied Plant Society Meeting, 1:30pm, Conroy Hall, Ingham

Ingham Basketball Association Inc. Social Sundays, 3pm-5pm, Ingham State High School Auditorium, Ingham

MONDAY 5 OCTOBER Show Jumping Championships – Final Day, 8:00 – 4:00pm, Ingham

Showgrounds, Showground Cnr Cooper Street, Miles Street, Ingham

Empowering Women Generations XYZ, 9:30am–11:30am, Contact the HUB,

Ingham

QCWA Forrest Beach Branch’s Healthy Living Workshop, 9am11:30am, 6 Palm Street, Forrest Beach

Active Explorers – Walk, Talk & Mingle, Senior Men's Social Group, 9am12pm, HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Road, Ingham

CWA Craft Group, 9am-12pm, Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm Street, Forrest Beach

QCWA Forrest Beach Meeting,

9am, QCWA Hall, Palm Street, Forrest Beach

Technology Classes, 10am-1:30pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73-75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham

Playtime At The Library, 10:30am12pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73-75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham

Mahjong, 1pm-3pm, The Centre, 71 Townsville Road, Ingham Teen Training, 3:30pm–4:30pm, Tweak Fitness Ingham, 84 Cartwright Street, Ingham

Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL

Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham

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INAUGURAL SPOTLIGHT ON HINCHINBROOK COULD YOU BE EVENT PUTS SEAFOOD INDUSTRY IN FOCUS THE NEXT STAR

OF FARMER WANTS A WIFE?

Hinchinbrook’s recognised Master Fishers Photo credit: Victoria Velton

Women in Seaford afternoon tea

Continued from page 4 Mayor Jayo also spoke about the changes faced by the local fishing industry over the years and the importance of finding a balance between conservation and maintaining a viable industry. “I am conservative by nature and embrace the need for conservation for our environment and future generations, but there does need to be appropriate balance,” he said. “To my mind, commercial fishing and local preparation and distribution are imperative not only to our community but our society in general.”

He also highlighted Council’s work to support local operators, including improvements to marine access and new infrastructure for commercial operators. “My Council is quite proud of our district’s seafood industry, and we do engage and assist where possible,” Mayor Jayo said. “We will continue to support the industry as best as we can.” The event also recognised individuals for their contribution to the fishing industry, with John Taifalos, Lisa Putzka, Darcy Fazio and Allan Bobbermen receiving awards during the Expo. Senator Susan McDonald, who

TAYLORS BEACH ROAD WATER MAIN RELOCATION PROJECT Hinchinbrook Shire Council advises that it is currently progressing the planning, design and approval phase of the Taylors Beach Road Water Main Relocation Project. The project will relocate an existing section of water main and install approximately 805 metres of new water main infrastructure within the Taylors Beach Road reserve. The project will improve the longterm reliability of the reticulated water supply network serving the Taylors Beach community. It will also provide improved access for future maintenance and operational works. Council is currently undertaking the necessary environmental assessments and approval processes required before construction can commence. As this project while limited to road reserve footprint, is located within the coastal district meaning approval is required from relevant State agencies. These approval processes are taking longer than originally anticipated, which has delayed the commencement of construction works. At this stage, all proposed works are expected to occur within the existing road reserve. If access to private property is required during the planning or construction phases, affected landowners will be contacted directly and consent sought where necessary. Construction start dates and expected project timeframes will be confirmed once the necessary approvals have been obtained. Further updates, including anticipated construction schedules and any traffic impacts, will be provided as more information becomes available. Council thanks the Taylors Beach community for their patience and cooperation while preparations

attended the event, congratulated the recipients. “We need Australian seafood caught by Australian fishers on Australian tables,” she said. The three-day event also sparked discussion around the future of the industry, including current fisheries policies and whether some existing approaches remain suited to the realities of the sector. Alongside the policy discussions, speakers highlighted the value of generational knowledge built up among local fishers and the importance of ensuring Australian-caught seafood remains an accessible choice for Australian consumers.

for this infrastructure project are progressed. For more information email council@ hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au or call Council’s customer service centre on (07) 4776 4600. VENABLES CROSSING ROAD UPGRADE, LANNERCOST Hinchinbrook Shire Council advises that construction works on Venables Crossing Road, Lannercost will start on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, and are expected to be completed by Tuesday, 13 October 2026, weather permitting. The project involves widening the road to provide a safer pull-over area adjacent to the crossing’s give way sign, together with drainage improvements. During construction: • Traffic control will be in place. • Traffic will be reduced to a single lane. • Motorists are requested to follow all signage and directions from traffic controllers. Council thanks residents and road users for their patience and cooperation while these important works are undertaken. This project is jointly funded by the Queensland Government’s Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme (TIDS) and Hinchinbrook Shire Council. For more information email council@ hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au or call Council’s customer service centre on (07) 4776 4600. MARY-ANNE UREN Chief Executive Officer

rom the cane fields to the banana farms, local farmers are being encouraged to put themselves forward for a chance at finding love on national television. Eureka Productions, the team behind Seven's Farmer Wants A Wife, has specifically called on farmers from the Hinchinbrook and Cassowary Coast regions to apply for the show's 2027 season. It is not the first time a local farmer has stepped into the spotlight, with Innisfail tropical fruit farmer Sam Reitano appearing on Farmer Wants A Wife in 2020. “We love showcasing Queensland on the series and the diversity of its landscapes, communities and agricultural industries, so it would be fantastic to see more North

Queensland farmers represented in our casting pool.” a Eureka Productions spokesperson said. “Cane growers and producers from across the region are absolutely encouraged to apply,” the spokesperson said. “Personality is also a big part of casting, and we love meeting farmers who are passionate about what they do and where they live, have connection to their family and/or community, and can give us a real sense of their life on the land. “They don’t need to be the loudest in the room, just willing and open to sharing their thoughts with us.” The 2027 casting search is now open, with locals welcomed to nominate someone they think could be a star.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 France 24. 12.55 PBS News. 1.55 The Truth About Anxiety With Celia Pacquola. 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Structures Of Marvel: Medieval Paris. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Hotel Portofino. 8.35 WWII With Tom Hanks. 10.15 SBS News. 10.45 Spy/Master. 11.40 Darkness: Those Who Kill. 1.30 Wisting. 3.10 Sing To Remember: Defying Dementia. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Farmer Seeking Love. (2022) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: Oppenheimer. (2023) (MA15+) 12.30 GetOn Extra. 1.00 The Midwich Cuckoos. (MA15+) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.15 Destination WA. 1.45 My Way. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Chateau DIY: Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: The Accountant. (2016) (MA15+) 11.00 See No Evil. 11.50 Tipping Point. 12.40 Pointless. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Postcards.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 Bold. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. 8.00 Lingo. 9.00 The Finish Line. 10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 Ent. Tonight. 11.00 Building The Dream. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. 2.30 The Finish Line. 3.30 Lingo. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) 9.30 10’s Late News. 10.30 Two And A Half Men. 12.00 Shopping.

SATURDAY

6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. 12.00 News. 12.30 Beyond Paradise Christmas Special. 1.25 Father Brown. 2.10 Death Valley. 2.55 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. 3.45 Take 5. 4.10 The Tony Blair Story. 5.05 Aust Story. 5.35 Landline. 6.05 Kath & Kim. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Beyond Paradise. (PG) 8.30 Father Brown. (PG) 9.15 Midsomer Murders. (M) 10.45 Doc Martin Christmas Special. 11.55 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Sailing. Sail Grand Prix. H’lights. 3.00 Gymnastics. Artistic World Challenge Cup. H’lights. 4.30 Churchill’s Forgotten War. 5.25 Empire Builders: The Rust Belt. 6.30 News. 7.30 Jewels Of The Mediterranean. 8.20 The Langham: Britain’s First Grand Hotel. 9.20 Sagrada Familia: Gaudi’s Challenge. 10.20 Cumbria: The Lakes & The Coast. 11.15 Signed, Theo Schoon. 1.05 And Then Came The Water. 2.00 Going Places. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 Horse Racing. Epsom Day and Turnbull Stakes Day. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Pitch Perfect. (2012) (M) 9.50 MOVIE: The Invention Of Lying. (2009) (M) 12.00 The Midwich Cuckoos. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 3.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 It’s Academic. 5.00 House Of Wellness.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Rugby League. Men’s Exhibition Match. Papua New Guinea Kumuls v Prime Minister’s XIII. 4.00 Drive Review. 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 MOVIE: Bohemian Rhapsody. (2018) 10.15 Freddie Mercury: A Secret Daughter. 11.45 Wild Cards. 12.35 Find My Country House Australia. 1.00 Next Stop. 1.30 Garden Gurus. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Helping Hands.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 I Fish. 8.30 Camper Deals. 9.00 Everyday Gourmet. 9.30 The Finish Line. 10.30 What’s Up Down Under. 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. 12.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 12.30 Shaun Micallef’s Parents’ Evening. 1.30 Sydney Harbour Cops. 2.30 Love It Or List It: Brilliant Builds. 3.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 4.00 Lingo. 5.00 News. 6.30 Gogglebox Aust. 7.30 Selling Houses Aust. 8.40 Love It Or List It Australia. 9.40 Love It Or List It: Brilliant Builds. 10.40 Ambulance Australia. 11.40 FBI. 12.40 Boston Blue. 1.30 Watson. 2.30 Shopping. 5.00 Hour Of Power.

SUNDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.20 Portrait Artist Of The Year. 3.05 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. 4.00 Creative Types. 4.30 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. 5.00 Take 5. 5.30 Back Roads. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 News. 7.30 Portrait Artist Of The Year. 8.20 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. 9.10 The Cage. 9.55 Father Brown. 10.45 MOVIE: Cosi. (1996) 12.20 Rage. 2.30 Midsomer Murders. 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. 5.00 Insiders.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.05 Icons Of Auto. 12.00 PBS News Compass Points. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 Beautiful Game Changers. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Going Places. 4.00 The Last Violin. 5.25 Empire Builders: The Rust Belt. 6.30 News. 7.30 Roman Empire By Train With Alice Roberts. 8.25 Ancient Superstructures. 9.25 Cleopatra: Cracking The Enigma. 10.25 Royal Autopsy. 11.20 Australia’s Health Revolution. 2.40 Wales: Land Of The Wild. 4.30 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Bathurst Preview Show. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special. 2.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 3.30 Border Security: Int. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 News. 7.00 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. 9.10 MOVIE: The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart. (2020) 11.40 24 Hours In Police Custody. 12.40 Pure Genius. 1.35 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 12.00 Grand Final Day. 12.20 Rugby League. State Cup C’ship. Grand Final. 2.10 Grand Final Day. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Grand Final. 4.30 Grand Final Day. 5.00 9News Sunday. 5.30 Grand Final Night. 6.30 Rugby League. NRL. Grand Final. 8.30 NRL Grand Final Post-Match. 9.45 TBA. 10.45 The First 48. 11.45 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 12.45 Next Stop. 1.15 Explore. 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Skippy. 4.30 Destination WA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. 8.00 Australia By Design: Architecture. 8.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 9.00 Mixed Martial Arts. UFC 332 Prelims. 11.00 Pooches At Play. 11.30 GCBC. 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Deal Or No Deal. 1.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 1.30 Exploring Off The Grid. 2.00 Gogglebox Aust. 3.00 The Finish Line. 4.00 Lingo. 5.00 News. 6.30 10 News+. 7.00 Gogglebox Aust. 8.00 The Graham Norton Show. 9.00 Shaun Micallef’s Parents’ Evening. 10.00 FBI. 12.00 10 News+. 12.30 Shopping.

MONDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Landline. 2.00 Back Roads. 2.30 Home Delivery. 3.00 Murdoch Mysteries. 3.40 Grand Designs Transformations. 4.40 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Aust Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.20 Media Watch. 9.35 Planet America. 10.10 Foreign Correspondent. 10.40 News. 10.55 The Business. 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.00 Long Lost Family. 12.45 Rage. 2.40 Gardening Aust. 3.40 Love Your Garden. 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.30 7.30.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.05 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Peace Wilderness Man. 2.45 The Cook Up. 3.20 Oleg: The Oleg Vidov Story. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Jury: Skeleton In The Garden. 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency. 9.25 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 10.15 SBS News. 10.45 Black Sands. 11.35 MOVIE: Chuparrosa. (2024) 11.50 Soccer. FIFA ASEAN Cup. Third place playoff. 3.00 Going Places. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. 9.05 The Rookie. (M) 10.05 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. 11.05 The Agenda Setters. 12.05 Transplant. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Hashtag Proposal. (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 The Block. 9.10 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators. (M) 10.10 9News Late. 10.40 Outback Opal Hunters. 11.40 Footy Furnace Trade Show. 12.30 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Skippy. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 Bold. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. 8.00 Lingo. 9.00 The Finish Line. 10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 Ent. Tonight. 11.00 Gogglebox Aust. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. 2.30 The Finish Line. 3.30 Lingo. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Parents’ Evening. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.40 MOVIE: Cop This. (2026) 11.20 News. 12.20 Two And A Half Men. 1.00 Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Beyond Paradise. 2.00 Back Roads. 2.30 Home Delivery. 3.00 Murdoch Mysteries. 3.45 Grand Designs Transformations. 4.45 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 The Tony Blair Story. 9.25 I Was Actually There. 9.55 Take 5. 10.35 News. 10.50 The Business. 11.05 Four Corners. 11.55 Media Watch. 12.10 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.55 Long Lost Family. 1.45 Rage. 2.40 Gardening Aust. 3.40 Love Your Garden. 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Jury: Skeleton In The Garden. 3.00 Going Places. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Julia Bradbury’s Irish Journey. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Jury: Skeleton In The Garden. 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS News. 10.30 The Point. 11.25 Mussolini: Son Of The Century. 12.25 The Vanishing Triangle. 3.00 Endurance: Race The Pole. 3.55 The World’s Most Remote Hotels. 4.30 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.30 Find My Country House Australia. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 The Block. 8.45 1 Euro House. 9.45 Topknotz: Wild On Water. 10.45 9News Late. 11.15 The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. 12.05 Tipping Point. 1.00 Hello SA. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Garden Gurus. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Skippy. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 Bold. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. 8.00 Lingo. 9.00 The Finish Line. 10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 Ent. Tonight. 11.00 Shaun Micallef’s Parents’ Evening. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. 2.30 The Finish Line. 3.30 Lingo. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 7.30 Sydney Harbour Cops. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (M) 9.30 10’s Late News. 10.30 Two And A Half Men. 12.00 Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.35 Media Watch. 2.00 Back Roads. 2.25 You Can’t Ask That. 3.00 Murdoch Mysteries. 3.45 Grand Designs Transformations. 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 Class Clowns. 9.00 Crime Night! 9.35 Small Prophets. 10.05 Planet America. 10.40 News. 10.55 The Business. 11.10 The Cage. 11.55 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.40 Long Lost Family. 1.30 Rage. 2.40 Gardening Aust. 3.40 Love Your Garden. 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.30 7.30. 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.55 Doc Martin Christmas Special. 2.00 Back Roads. 2.30 You Can’t Ask That. 3.00 Frankie Drake. 3.45 Grand Designs Transformations. 4.45 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. 9.00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. 9.30 The Cage. 10.35 News. 10.50 The Business. 11.05 Death Valley. 11.50 Frankie Drake. 12.40 Long Lost Family. 1.25 Rage. 2.40 Gardening Aust. 3.40 Love Your Garden. 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.30 7.30.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.10 Julia Bradbury’s Irish Journey. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Jury: Skeleton In The Garden. 8.30 70 Up. 9.55 Apollo Has Fallen. 10.45 SBS News. 11.15 The Old Man. 12.00 Liaison. 3.00 Endurance: Race The Pole. 3.55 The World’s Most Remote Hotels. 4.30 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight. 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Jury: Skeleton In The Garden. 3.00 The Film I’ll Never See. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.10 Julia Bradbury’s Irish Journey. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Tucci In Italy. 8.25 Inside Sydney Fish Market. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 Cry Wolf. 11.45 Snow. 2.25 Endurance: Race The Pole. 3.20 The World’s Most Remote Hotels. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. 9.05 A Taste For Murder. (M) 10.05 House Of Wellness. (PG) 11.05 The Agenda Setters. 12.05 Riviera. (MA15+) 2.30 Home 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 Time Is Money. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 8.30 Glenn And Mick’s Celebrity Intervention. (M) 9.40 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PG) 10.40 Unfiltered. 11.10 Gatecrashers. 12.10 Attila The Hun. 2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.15 Getaway. 1.45 My Way. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PG) 8.40 Chefs Ahoy. 9.40 To Be Advised. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Sight Unseen. 12.00 Footy Furnace Trade Show. 1.00 Drive Review. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Skippy. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Chefs Ahoy. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PG) 8.40 Paramedics. (M) 9.40 RPA. (PG) 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Chicago Med. 12.00 Tipping Point. 1.00 Next Stop. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Skippy. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 Bold. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. 8.00 Lingo. 9.00 The Finish Line. 10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 Ent. Tonight. 11.00 Sydney Harbour Cops. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. 2.30 The Finish Line. 3.30 Lingo. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 7.30 The Celebrity Traitors UK. 9.10 Boston Blue. (M) 10.10 10’s Late News. 11.10 The Cheap Seats. 12.10 Two And A Half Men. 12.30 Shopping. 6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 Bold. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. 8.00 Lingo. 9.00 The Finish Line. 10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 Ent. Tonight. 11.00 Taskmaster Australia. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. 2.30 The Finish Line. 3.30 Lingo. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 7.30 The Celebrity Traitors UK. 8.50 NCIS: Sydney. 9.50 10’s Late News. 10.50 Sports Tonight: The Weekly Kick-Off. 11.20 Two And A Half Men. 12.30 Shopping.

WEDNESDAY

ABC TV 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. 10.30 Take 5. 11.00 Austin. 12.00 News. 1.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. 1.45 The Cage. 2.35 Poh’s Kitchen. 3.00 Murdoch Mysteries. 3.45 Grand Designs Transformations. 4.45 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.20 Death Valley. (PG) 9.05 Portrait Artist Of The Year. 9.50 Class Clowns. 10.25 News. 10.40 Crime Night! 11.15 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.00 Rage New Music. 5.00 Rage.

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

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5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Americas: The Caribbean. (PG, R) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 12.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 1.30 Our Town. (PG, R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 8. Richmond v Geelong. 9.15 Movie: 2 Guns. (2013) (MA15+, R) 11.30 Outback Pilots. (M, R) 12.30 Storage Wars. (PG, R) 1.00 Tougher In Alaska. (PG, R)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 Movie: Beaches. (1988) (M, R) 11.00 Forensics: Catching The Killer. (MA15+) 12.00 Antiques Downunder. (R) 12.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Bull. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Bull. (PG, R) 11.15 JAG. (PG, R) 12.15 JAG. (PG, R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 9.30 Becker. (PG, R) 10.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 11.00 Ridiculousness. (PG, R) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.10pm Over The Black Dot. (R) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 Celebrity Jeopardy. (PG) 8.30 Original Gangsters With Sean Bean. (MA15+) 9.25 The Naked World. (MA15+) 10.20 Sex Actually With Alice Levine. (MA15+, R) 11.15 The Americans. (MA15+, R)

7.30pm Teenage Boss: Next Level. 8.00 Movie: Spy Kids 3: Game Over. (2003) (PG, R) 9.20 Merlin. (PG, R) 10.00 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R) 10.45 Young Sheldon. (PG, R) 11.00 Mr Bean: The Animated Series. 11.45 Pokémon: Ruby And Sapphire. (R)

6.00pm Dog Patrol. (PG, R) 6.30 Bondi Vet. (PG, R) 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R) 8.30 Escape To The Chateau. (PG, R) 9.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 10.30 The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 11.30 Auction Squad. (R) 12.30 Our Town. (R)

5.00pm Football. AFL Women’s. Round 8. Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast Suns. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 8. Port Adelaide v Adelaide. 9.15 Movie: Ghost Rider. (2007) (M, R) Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes. 11.30 Movie: Hellboy. (2004) (M, R) 3.00 Bogan Hunters. (MA15+, R)

4.45pm Movie: Dunkirk. (1958) (PG, R) 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. 2025 Grand Final. Melbourne Storm v Brisbane Broncos. 9.35 Movie: Bad Boys. (1983) (MA15+, R) Sean Penn, Ally Sheedy. 11.35 Movie: Cry, The Beloved Country. (1951) (M, R) 1.40 The Baron. (PG, 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 JAG. (PG, R) 11.15 JAG. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 7.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 11.00 Becker. (PG, R) 11.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm 7 Up. (PG, R) 6.35 14 Up. (PG, R) 7.35 21 Up. (PG, R) 9.30 28 Up. (R) 12.10 Brassic. (MA15+, R) 3.00 NHK World English News.

7.30pm Movie: Paddington In Peru. (2024) (PG) 9.10 Animal Park. (R) 9.55 Secrets Of The Zoo. (PG, R) 10.40 Merlin. (PG, R) 11.25 Young Sheldon. (PG, R) 11.50 Pokémon: Ruby And Sapphire. (R) 12.10am Operation Ouch! (R)

5.40pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.40 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG, R) 8.30 Vera. (M, R) 10.30 Genius: Picasso. (M) 11.30 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG, R) 12.20 Harry’s Practice. (R) 1.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 2.00 Vera. (M, R)

6.00pm Border Security: International. (PG, R) 6.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Jurassic World Dominion. (2022) (M, R) Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard. 11.25 Movie: The Forever Purge. (2021) (MA15+, R) 1.35 Blokesworld. (PG, R)

5.30pm Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) 7.30 Clarkson’s Farm. (M, R) 8.35 Fawlty Towers. (PG, R) 9.55 Blackadder Goes Forth. (PG, R) 11.15 Cold Case. (M, R) 12.15 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R) 1.10 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, 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 Fire Country. (M, R) 11.15 JAG. (PG, R) 12.15 JAG. (PG, R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 7.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.30 Becker. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm 35 Up. (PG, R) 8.10 42 Up. (PG, R) 10.45 49 Up. (M, R) 1.25 NHK World English News.

7.35pm Ninjago. (PG) 8.00 Young Sheldon. (PG, R) 8.25 Young Sheldon. (PG, R) 8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. (PG, R) 9.25 Hard Quiz Kids. (PG, R) 9.55 Merlin. (PG, R) 10.40 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R) 11.05 Young Sheldon. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. (M, R) 10.45 Escape To The Country. (R) 11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R) 12.45 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 1.45 Mighty Ships. (PG, R)

5.30pm American Pickers: Best Of. (PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. 8.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. (PG) 9.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. (PG, R) 10.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG, R) 11.30 Appalachian Outlaws. (M, R)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R) 8.40 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (MA15+) 10.40 Rizzoli & Isles. (MA15+, R) 11.40 Death In Paradise. (M, R) 12.40 Antiques Roadshow.

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Bull. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Bull. (PG, R) 11.15 JAG. (PG, R) 12.15 JAG. (PG, R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm 56 Up. (PG, R) 6.55 56 Up. (R) 8.50 63 Up. (M, R) 11.35 The Americans. (MA15+, R) 12.30 Brassic. (MA15+, R)

7.35pm Ninjago. (PG) 8.00 Young Sheldon. (PG, R) 8.25 Young Sheldon. (PG, R) 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. (PG, R) 9.25 Kids Baking Championship. (R) 10.10 Chopped Junior. (R) 10.50 Merlin. (PG, R) 11.35 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. (M, R) 8.45 Inspector Morse. (M, R) 11.05 Escape To The Country. (R) 12.05 Bargain Hunt. (R) 1.00 Our Town Queensland. (R) 1.30 Our Town. (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) 8.30 Marlin Kings: Chasing Giants. (M) 9.30 Outback Truckers. (PG, R) 10.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. (PG, R) 11.30 Big Rig Bounty Hunters. (M, R)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 7.30 New Tricks. (M, R) 8.40 Grantchester. (M, R) 9.50 Wong & Winchester. (M) 10.50 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R) 11.50 New Tricks. (M, R) 1.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Bull. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Bull. (PG, R) 11.15 JAG. (PG, R) 12.15 JAG. (PG, R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 9.30 Becker. (PG, R) 10.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 11.00 Ridiculousness. (PG, R) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.50pm The MegaBrands That Built The World. (R) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Oliver Stone: The Outsider. 9.30 Movie: Wall Street. (1987) (M, R) Michael Douglas. 11.50 The Americans. (MA15+, R) 12.45 Brassic. (MA15+, R)

7.35pm Ninjago. (PG) 8.00 Young Sheldon. (PG, R) 8.25 Young Sheldon. (PG, R) 8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. (R) 9.25 The Piano. (PG, R) 10.15 Merlin. (PG, R) 11.00 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R) 11.20 Young Sheldon. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. (R) 8.45 Foyle’s War. (M, R) 10.55 Escape To The Country. (R) 11.55 Bargain Hunt. (R) 1.00 Fresh TV. (R) 1.30 Our Town. (R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

5.30pm American Pickers: Best Of. (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. (PG) 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. (M, R) 12.30 Storage Wars. (PG, R)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 As Time Goes By. (PG, R) 8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M, R) 10.40 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R) 11.40 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R) 12.40 Antiques Roadshow.

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Bull. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Bull. (PG, R) 11.15 JAG. (PG, R) 12.15 JAG. (PG, R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)

5.50pm The MegaBrands That Built The World. (PG, R) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Guy Martin: Train That Changed The World. (PG) 9.50 Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. (MA15+) 10.45 Ramy. (M) 11.50 The Americans. (M, R)

WEDNESDAY

7.35pm Ninjago. (PG) 8.00 Young Sheldon. (PG, R) 8.25 Young Sheldon. (PG, R) 8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. (R) 9.25 Teenage Boss: Next Level. (R) 9.55 72 Cutest Animals. (R) 10.25 Merlin. (PG, R) 11.05 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. (M, R) 8.30 Shetland. (M, R) 11.00 Escape To The Country. (R) 12.00 Bargain Hunt. (R) 1.00 Father Brown. (M, R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 American Pickers. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Captain Phillips. (2013) (M, R) Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Michael Chernus. 11.15 Movie: The Empty Man. (2020) (MA15+, R)

5.30pm Yorkshire 5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) Auction House. (R) 6.30 Bull. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) (R) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 7.30 Shakespeare And (M, R) Hathaway. (M, R) 9.25 Law & Order: SVU. 8.30 The Chelsea (MA15+, R) Detective. (M, R) 10.20 Bull. (PG, R) 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.15 JAG. (PG, R) (M, R) 12.15 JAG. (PG, R) 11.30 Shakespeare And 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) Hathaway. (M, R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R) 12.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 9.30 Becker. (PG, R) 10.00 The Cheap Seats. (M, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Ridiculousness. (PG, R) 12.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.50pm The MegaBrands That Built The World. (R) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Secrets Declassified With David Duchovny. (MA15+) 9.20 Alone. (PG) 11.10 The Americans. (MA15+, R) 12.15 The Patient. (MA15+, R)

THURSDAY

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7.35pm To Be Advised. 9.35 BattleBots. 10.20 Merlin. (PG, R) 11.05 Young Sheldon. (PG, R) 11.40 Pokémon: Ruby And Sapphire. (R) 12.00am Operation Ouch! (PG, R) 2.00 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. (R)

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TODAY'S SOLUTIONS

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Theme: Cafés

Can you find all the words listed? The leftover letters will spell out a secret message.

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CONDIMENTS CREAM CROISSANT CUP DAIRY DARK ROAST

SECRET MESSAGE: Perfect Sunday brunch together

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7 LETTERS ALIENED APOSTLE ARSENAL GRASSES LEISURE PUMPKIN

No. 349

Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural nouns ending in “s”.

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Today’s Aim: 12 words: Good 18 words: Very good 24 words: Excellent

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No. 299

Each number corresponds to a letter of the alphabet. Two have been filled in for you, can you work out the rest?

W A R M S S N A P S S A L O N A B O U T T E P E E P L A Z A A C O R N H E R O N R O U G E T V S WO R K S D Y E D N A S E E S W E L T S E R A S E S C O N A L I E N E D S C R A M C E L L S P A R C O A L E S C E T O G A I R E A R S E N A L P U M P K I N S T O P D E M U R E S T R A P E L S E D E L I S I D E S G R A S S E S L E E E C H O E S T I P S Y S A C S C H I S O L E S R U M N E E A D A G E C A U S E O P E R A C A V E S E R R E D W A N D S T R E E S S E E D S S L A S H

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VOLUNTEERS VITAL TO KEEPING FOREST BEACH EVENTS ALIVE BY VICTORIA VELTON

olunteers are being called on to keep Forrest Beach’s community events alive, as the Progress Association wraps up a successful year of markets and prepares for its upcoming Carols by the Sea. This year saw the Progress Association introduce a series of themed markets throughout the year, including a Show and Shine in June, an emergency services theme in July, Spring into Fitness in August and a school holiday-focused market for the final event. The final Forrest Beach market of the year attracted a strong crowd, with Event Coordinator Mr Scuderia saying the rides and games proved particularly popular with families, namely the sack races, jumping castles and carousel.

Tuesday September 29th 2026

The sack race saw some eager competitors. Photo credit: Victoria Velton

The Forrest Beach Progress Association making the crowd favourite BBQ breakfast. Photo credit: Victoria Velton

The carousel was a hit with the little market goers. Photo credit: Victoria Velton

Crowds enjoyed perusing the stalls. Photo credit: Victoria Velton

Mr Scuderia said that although he was sad to see the season close, the themed markets would return next year, with the association already planning another emergency services and Show and Shine market. “It’s the last one for the year, so I’m always disappointed because I would like to see markets 12 months of the year here,” Mr Scuderia laughed. “But we’re happy to recharge and start fresh next year.” Now, the association is also preparing for its annual Carols by the Sea event, which will be held in partnership with the local lifesavers. The event will move from Progress Park to the lifesavers’ venue, with the association expecting a strong crowd following last year’s attendance of around 500 people.

The evening will feature local singers, food, popcorn and fireworks, with the carols beginning at 6pm and fireworks scheduled for 8.30pm. The new partnership will also allow alcohol to be sold within the lifesavers’ licensed area. Looking further ahead, the Progress Association hopes to work with the lifesavers on reviving the Stinger Net opening event, potentially bringing back fashion parades and Battle of the Bands. Mr Scuderia said the lifesavers’ sloping lawn provided a natural amphitheatre for large community events. The association has also continued working closely with the CWA, which is expected to co-lease the Progress Hall next year after leaving its current premises. Despite the success of the year, Mr Scu-

deria highlighted a growing need for volunteers, with many community clubs and associations facing an ageing membership. Mr Scuderia said without new members and volunteers, some organisations could eventually disappear, taking their markets, festivals and other community events with them. Volunteering with the Progress Association offers opportunity to learn practical skills, handling money, serving customers, building connections and gaining valuable experience in a friendly and supportive environment. The Progress Association thanked those who continue to volunteer their time and encouraged more people to put their hand up and help keep local community events running.

Parkrun Results – Saturday, CLOSE FINISH IN CLUB 26th September 2026 FOURS FINAL BOWLS

RUNNING

Palm Creek parkrun #144 – 31 participants Fastest time: Julian Lee (18:46) Final finisher: Christine Knickel (1:00:44) PBs: 2 | First timers: 8 Volunteers: Sandra Coco, Erin Cerutti, Simon Niam, Matteo Mancuso, Christine Knickel

Cardwell parkrun #405 – 30 participants Fastest time: Jake Ball (21:54) Final finishers: Phoebe Pembroke and Celeste Pembroke (1:10:30 and 1:10:31) PBs: 0 | First timers: 7 Volunteers: Kerry Snell, Marcus Ritchie, Jan Ferguson, Terry Curtin, Celeste Pembroke, Phoebe Pembroke

Photo credit: Cardwell Parkrun

(L-R) J Bell, N Mammarella, K Rotondo & J Fenoglio. Photo supplied: Elsa Piotto

onditions were again unfavourable for bowls, with the wind testing players’ ability to remain consistent throughout the day.

In the Consistency Games on Monday, N. Mammarella defeated N. Evans 152–138, while M. Owen defeated J. Casanovas with 116 points.

The Club Fours final delivered exactly what a final should, with a thrilling onepoint finish, seeing J. Bell, N. Mammarella, K. Rotondo and J. Fenoglio as they defeated D. Bull, M. Spano, L. DiBella and E. Piotto 17–16.

Social play took place, with A. Burns, B. Eddleston, A. Foti and S. Ryan defeating Mrs Mac, I. Byrns, M. Moore and D. Tomba. Contributed with thanks by Sandy Ryan

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ARCADIAN SURF CARNIVAL MAKES A SPLASH LIFE SAVING

Evie with her U11 Female Sprint award

Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving competitors at the Arcadian Surf Carnival

orrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club has welcomed competitors and supporters home for its own carnival after a strong showing at the recent Arcadian Surf Carnival. The club recorded a number of podium finishes across the water and beach events, with Michael, Mariam, Evie and Reuben among the individual winners, while Forrest Beach teams also claimed multiple relay victories. The club is now looking ahead to its home carnival at Forrest Beach on 10th and 11th October, with nominations open through LiveHeats until midday on 2nd October. The new 2026/27 patrol season has also commenced, with patrols returning to the beach and operating from September through May.

Stephen with his U17 Male Sprint award

Harrison with his U10 Male Sprint award

Photo sourced: Forrest Beach SLSC

RESULTS FROM THE ARCADIAN SURF CARNIVAL 1st Place

FISHING

Katrina O'Brien’s Coral Trout

Katrina O'Brien and her Coral Trout. Photo supplied: Cardwell Sportfishing Club

atrina’s stunningly speckled coral trout has taken out this week’s Catch of the Week, showing off the quality of fish coming from our local waters. It’s certainly a catch worth celebrating!

29 TUE 0349 0.76 1023 2.91 1614 1.33 2205 2.60

Do you want to flex your fishing skills in the newspaper? Send your fishing photo along with your name and what you caught to victoria@lifepublishinggroup.com to be featured in Catch of The Week!

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0424 0.88 1119 2.78 1717 1.63 2244 2.27

0512 1.08 1238 2.64 2028 1.78 2344 1.93

Michael: Masters Male Sprint Michael: Masters Male Flags Mariam: Open Female Sprint Mariam: Open Female Flags Evie: U11 Female Sprint Reuben: U8 Male Wade Reuben: U8 Male Deep Water Wade

Open Mixed Beach Relay Open Mixed Wade Relay U9 Mixed Beach Relay U9 Mixed Wade Relay U8–U10 Wade Relay: Team A

2nd Place Evie: U11 Female Flags Thea: U10 Female Sprint Reuben: U8 Male Flags Open Mixed Board Relay U10 Mixed Beach Relay U10 Mixed Wade Relay

3rd Place Stephen: Open Male Sprint Stephen: Open Male Flags Stephen: U17 Male Sprint Stephen: U17 Male Flags Kurtis: U11 Male Flags Thea: U10 Female Flags Harrison: U10 Male Sprint Thomas: U9 Male Flags U10 Mixed Board Relay U9 Mixed Board Relay U8–U10 Wade Relay: Team B

Forrest Beach To Rainbow Bay 2026/27 Patrol Season Patrols run from September through to May. Patrol Hours: Saturday: 1:30pm – 5:00pm & Sunday: 9:00am – 5:00pm Beach Safety Reminders: Always swim between the red and yellow flags, listen to our trained lifesavers, and stay informed about conditions. The stinger net will be installed from early November

02 FRI

0652 1.27 1453 2.66 2243 1.54

03 SAT 0321 1.78 0920 1.24 1630 2.90 2336 1.26

04 SUN 05 MON 0458 2.04 1039 1.05 1723 3.15

0014 1.03 0542 2.32 1133 0.84 1803 3.34