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Middle Kids brought the energy to BE Social Fest on Saturday afternoon. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie

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ast Saturday exemplified what north Queensland winters are all about and it couldn’t have been a more perfect day for the return of BE Social Fest, bringing some of Australian music’s biggest names to Mackay.

The festival was the chat of the town and excitement was high; it had been a while since Mackay’s

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last opportunity to dust off their best festival ‘fits and check out some live music.

The festival’s objective is to bring together a fun bunch of festival goers to enjoy each other’s energy and just BE, and when paired with an epic line-up and Mackay’s tropical winter climate, it was looking to be one hell of a night.

It’s no secret that Mackay isn’t on every musician’s touring radar but, with the support of Mackay Regional Council, Mackay Tourism and triple j, BE Social delivered a line-up and an event that organisers hope will put Mackay on the Australian music map.

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Editor’s Note Letter To The Editor

“They may smile on the outside but inside they are still broken.”

CONTENT WARNING - MENTIONS ABUSE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT Hi Amanda, I've just been reading your story and editorial on safer space for survivors.

It is a great step forward to have this safer space for victims of domestic violence, I also have been a victim of this.

In my immediate family we had an abusive, drunken father, we had to call the police many times as we feared for our safety, our lives even sometimes, back then it was behind closed doors and the police wouldn't do anything, he would pretend to be asleep and they would say well it's all calm now, and then they would leave, and then he would wake up.

My sister's and I could scale a 6ft fence in one leap, and then run, run as fast as we could, too scared to come home until late at night.

When I was in my late teens, he got really angry, hit me on the back of my head when I had my back to him, I didn't even know he was there. My head went down from the force of the hit, my face hit the taps at

the kitchen sink, my nose was broken, my cheek was fractured, my teeth were broken, I just started screaming and spitting out blood and broken teeth.

He was shocked with the damage he had caused to me, he offered to drive me to the hospital, I told him I didn't want him to drive me to the hospital or anywhere else, I would get myself there.

While waiting in Emergency at the hospital I had to go to the toilet, that was when I actually saw what I looked like, I screamed, and my Mum came running in.

I cried to her, “look at me, look what he's done,” my eye was so swollen it was shut, I had blood and bruising all over my face.

I had him charged with assault, I had to practically force the police into doing this, and they were saying things like, ‘you better go through with this and not back out wasting my time’, over and over, with aggression.

It went to court, he was fined $1000, I received victim com-

pensation which was just enough to cover my dental bill.

but I will say it was not consensual.

But a big issue was the general public, people I knew who couldn't understand how I could charge my Father and take him to court, I was dumbfounded, I would say to them, ‘how could he do this to me, how can it be okay for him to break my bones because he's angry’, I'd say, ‘it's not okay, he's the one who did wrong, not me’.

Again, I was faced with an angry police officer when I tried to report what had happened to me, she said I was reporting him because I was married and I didn't want people to think I was unfaithful, she said that everyone we were around that Friday evening would be questioned to see what my behaviour was like.

I had to sit in court near him, he had support from his friend, I had an angry police officer, and then I had to go and live back in the same house with him because I had nowhere else to go.

Another time, I was married by this time, I was having Friday night drinks with some people I worked with and I'm sure my drink was spiked, I was offered a ride back to my car at a train station, which I accepted, only we didn't go straight to my car, I fell asleep and woke up in a dark car park at the beach.

I'm not going to go into details,

I was so upset and felt totally alone, I had no support, noone would help me, the only thing I could do was go to the doctor to get a script for the morning after pill.

So even though it's great that there is financial support coming in for victims if people don't change their attitudes towards violence, and don't stop making the victim feel like they have to fight to get justice and not try to lay the blame on the victim, their soul won't heal, they may smile on the outside but inside they are still broken.

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string of horrific tragedies rocked the region and devastated first responders last weekend.

Last Sunday morning, a man died following a two vehicle crash at Hampden, north of The Leap.

Mackay Police reported that initial investigations indicate at approximately 10.20am a Toyota Landcruiser collided with a Mitsubishi Triton travelling in the opposite direction.

RACQ CQ Rescue was tasked to the scene

by Queensland Health, where debris was strewn across the stretch of road at Hampden on the Bruce Highway. The helicopter, with a doctor and Critical Care Paramedic on board, landed on the closed highway near the intersection with Zunkers Road.

Upon arrival at the scene, a male driver was being treated by paramedics and was in a stable condition. A woman in the second vehicle, believed to be towing the caravan, had suffered minor injuries and the driver was trapped inside the crumpled wreckage of the ute for about 30 minutes.

Police said the driver of the Mitsubishi Triton, a 70-year-old Munruben man died at the scene. Two other passengers were

taken to hospital for treatment to non-life-threatening injuries. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

The day prior, Saturday August 6, RACQ CQ Rescue was returning from a hospital transfer from Clermont when the Mackay-based rescue helicopter A man died after being crushed by his tractor on a property south A man has died and two others were injured in a horrific two-car was tasked to a of Koumala last weekend. Photos supplied: RACQ CQ Rescue collision on the Bruce Highway at Hampden last Sunday serious farming nearby the accident scene as paramedics Queensland Health to fly to Collinsville accident south of Koumala. performed CPR on the critically injured with a doctor and Critical Care ParamedA man had been working alone on a trac- man for over an hour. Sadly, he died from ic on board after reports four people had tor on a hill on the property more than his injuries. been shot. The flying trauma team was 60km south of Mackay and didn’t return then diverted to a homestead on a prophome at the expected time. A family mem- The tragic deaths last weekend follows erty at Normanby Road to treat, deliver Friday’s airlift of a 30-year-old man with ber set off an hour later in search and tragically found the man crushed between the a gunshot wound to his abdomen after he blood and transfer the wounded man. He tractor and a tree. It is believed the tractor and three of his family members were al- was flown to Mackay Base Hospital in a came off the track and slid down a siding, legedly shot and killed over a property dis- critical condition for life saving surgery. pute at Bogie, east of Collinsville. pinning the driver against the tree.

The Bogie shooting is covered in more deRACQ CQ Rescue landed on flat ground RACQ CQ Rescue was tasked by tail in this edition of Whitsunday Life.

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Timeline Updated For Obstetrics and Gynaecology Investigation

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ackay Hospital and Health Service has received an updated timeline on the independent investigation into obstetrics and gynaecology services.

Chief Executive Lisa Davies Jones said the investigation team had advised they were about to start the last part of their work which would take four to six weeks.

This work is for the investigators to provide interested parties an opportunity to respond to any potential findings they may make in the final report.

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Green Thumbs

Can Rake In Great Prizes Mayor Anne Baker having an unbe-leafably good time with some potted beauties

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popular gardening competition is back to put a spring in the step of green thumbs in the Isaac region this month.

Mackay Hospital and Health Service Chief Executive Lisa

Ms Davies Jones said this important Davies Jones any way.” part of the investigation was necessary to ensure fairness to all involved.

Ms Davies Jones said the health service “I have been clear from the beginning that expected to receive the final report in Authe independent investigators must be al- gust, an extension from the previously adlowed the time they need to do their work vised report delivery of 30 June. and that the process must be fair, and this “We will provide a further update on timis why I have agreed to this further extening closer to the conclusion of the investision of time requested,” Ms Davies Jones gation’s work,” she said. said.

“I want to reiterate the importance of the Ms Davies Jones said after receiving the independence of this investigation and the report the health service would develop commitment by myself and the health ser- an action plan in response to any recomvice to not pre-empt the investigation in mendations.

The Dig It Isaac competition is back for its third year with $3,450 worth of prizes up for grabs thanks to a partnership between Isaac Regional Council and local businesses.

Mayor Anne Baker said Dig It Isaac is all about the health and wellbeing benefits of gardening.

“This competition is for those who absolutely love to grow, whether it is in pots or in the backyard, we have a category for all budgets and abilities,” Mayor Baker said.

“I can’t wait to see what amazing creations our keen gardeners create, and we could not have done this without our local businesses who have supported this incredible

community initiative.”

Entrants have from 1 August to 18 September to spend $20 at a local Isaac business, use what you bought for your garden and complete their entry.

Winners will share in $2,250 worth of Shop Isaac gift cards with the major prize winner walking away with $500 to spend at Isaac businesses.

A total of 40 entrants will also be randomly selected to receive a water-wise wobble-tee sprinkler as a thank you for entering.

Entries will be accepted for Best Overall Garden, Best Edible Garden, Best Water Wise Garden, Best Lawn, Best Potted Garden, Best School, Kindy or Daycare.

All the information and entry details are available at www.speakup.isaac.qld.gov.au or by calling 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227).

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COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH If you have any information about this matter please contact the Mackay police station on 0749 683 444.

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WILFUL DAMAGE TO A VEHICLE, MORANBAH Between 4:00 pm on August 7 and 12:00 pm on August 8 someone approached a car that was parked on McCool Street in Moranbah.

An implement has been used to cause deep scratches to both drivers side doors.

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about the matter is encouraged to contact police as soon as possible.

YOU CAN’T STOP THE MUThieves have entered a construction SIC - FOUND PROPERTY, site on Mackay Bucasia Road in Mount MACKAY CITY Pleasant between 6:00 pm on August 8 and 5:30 am on August 9 after climbing a perimeter fence.

Four containers on the site have been broken into and a variety of items have been stolen.

Two vehicles on site have been entered by force and tools have been taken.

Anyone who might have information

At about 5:10 am on June 26, a worker on Victoria Street was walking past gardens when they found an abandoned guitar.

It is described as being a Sanchez SC36-SR model guitar, brown and cream in colour.

All inquiries made by police to date have not assisted with identifying an owner.

In addition, abusive, obscene language has also been scratched into the doors Anyone who may have information about this matter is encouraged to contact police as soon as possible.

HOME BREAK IN, DYSART Between 8:45 am and 1:15 pm Thursday August 4, someone has forced entry into a briefly unattended home on Nolan Street in Dysart.

Entry was gained into the home by forcing the back door.

Once inside the home all of the food/ groceries have been removed from the

refrigerator and stolen. Nothing else was taken or disturbed.

Anyone who might have information about the matter is encouraged to contact police.

VEHICLE FIRE, COPPABELLA At about 4:46 pm on August 3 police from Moranbah along with Queensland Fire and Emergency Service (QFES) responded to a car on fire on Thallon Street in Coppabella (Moranbah).

On arrival at the scene, it was evident that the car was completely burnt. It had been parked a short distance from the actual roadway.

The fire was extinguished although a small shrub area nearby was also burnt by flames.

Efforts will be made to further examine the car to identify its make and model.

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DECADE-LONG RECORD BROKEN

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he Port of Mackay has broken a decade-long record to post its greatest trade year by volume.

Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment Cameron Dick visited the Port of Mackay last week and said the 3.6 million tonne throughput for 2021-22 beat the previous record for 2012-13.

“One in five Queensland jobs rely on exports, and two out of five exporting businesses are based in regional Queensland,” the Treasurer said.

“Overseas trade is central to supporting good jobs, better services and our great Queensland lifestyle.

“The 3.6 million tonne throughput for 2021-22 is a 9 per cent increase on the previous record in 2012-13 and it’s nearly 13 per cent higher than the 3.2 million tonnes record in 2021-22.

Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert said the trade numbers highlighted the strength and diversity of the local economy.

ist in this year’s Premier of Queensland Export Awards.

“Businesses like Real Time Instruments have a drive and ambition which showcase how Queensland does business with the world every day,” the Treasurer said.

“This Mackay success story provides equipment to analyse bulk materials online in the coal mining, mineral processing, power generation, cement and food manufacturing industries.

Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment Cameron Dick (centre)

“Currently, around with Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert (right) visiting Real Time Instruments at the Port of Mackay.

1000 RTI analysers are operational throughout the world, in over 60 countries and operating on every continent.”

“Mackay’s importance to Queensland’s mining exports is well known, but this record for the Port of Mackay is built on high sugar and grain exports,” Ms Gilbert said.

Real Time Instruments CEO Praanesh Prasad said his business had enjoyed a long relationship with Trade and Investment Queensland which helped RTI build and expand its export capabilities and become a finalist in this year’s Queensland’s Export Awards.

“Our strength across resources, agriculture and tourism gives the Mackay economy resilience through diversity and helps to insulate us from external shocks.”

“TIQ advisors throughout Queensland, Latin America, India, Africa and the Asia Pacific region have been instrumental in assisting us in moving into these markets, Mr Prasad said.

North Queensland Bulk Ports CEO Nicolas Fertin said strong fuel trade also contributed to Mackay’s record throughput.

“We are grateful to the support RTI has had from TIQ over the years. In many ways they have been like an extension of our team.”

“For petroleum, it was a record high year and a 19 per cent increase on the previous financial year (2021/22:1.84 million tonnes; 2020/21: 1.55 million tonnes),” Mr Fertin said.

“Sugar was the port’s second-largest trade at 978,000 tonnes. Grain trade saw a four-fold increase from around 60,000 to 300,000 tonnes.

“We’ve kept trade flowing safely and efficiently through Mackay during a difficult time for markets globally.

“This could only be achieved with the support and commitment of our people, port partners, customers and port communities.”

The Treasurer announced the record figures while visiting Port of Mackay-based business Real Time Instruments, a final-

The Port of Mackay is regularly full of ships with petroleum, sugar and grain amongst the highest volume of commodities shifted. Image supplied: Port of Mackay

“Real Time Instruments is also thrilled to have been named as finalists in the 2022 Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards and it is a testament to our team and the incredible work they do in the innovation and technology space.”

A total of 34 companies will compete in the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards across 13 categories with one category winner also awarded Queensland Exporter of the Year.

The awards will be presented at a gala event at the Royal International Convention Centre at the RNA Showgrounds on October 5.

After the press conference, the Treasurer was spotted dining on a chicken schnitty at the Eimeo Pacific Hotel, as well as visiting local business, 2Censor.

Corey Vaughan (right), the inventor of 2Censor, with Treasurer Cameron Dick. Images supplied: The office of Cameron Dick

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Regional Waterway Results Are In from two areas: what’s going to make the results more robust or what is the community interest.

“It’s to start a conversation with the community about waterway health instead of just being a big technical report.

“As our sampling and data collection programs become more established, we can start to look at trends over the last five to seven years, and better inform management actions in the region.

“As a whole, the grades across freshwater, estuary, and marine zones remain fairly consistent to previous years, but what sets this report card apart this year is the new data that we’ve included and the opportunities for growth in future programs.

Rebekah Smith and Dr Bonny Stutsel of Healthy Rivers to Reef Partnership. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie

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he 2021 Waterway Report Card for the Mackay-Whitsunday-Isaac region was released last week reporting on the health of the region’s waterways from data collected between July 2020 and June 2021.

Chair of the Healthy Rivers to Reef Partnership (HR2RP) Julie Boyd says this year’s report card shows the extent and breadth of the different monitoring programs that inform the results.

“The release of our eighth report card shows great commitment from our partners who continue to support the reporting of waterway conditions in our region,” Ms Boyd said.

“In the 2021 Report Card, we have included the third instalment of cultural heritage assessments, which helps monitor the state of culturally important places and highlight areas requiring maintenance and preservation.

“We’ve also included our urban water stewardship grades which provides an assessment of how local councils manage urban water compared to industry standards and best practice.”

Ms Boyd says a key highlight in this year’s results was the inclusion of seagrass grades for the southern inshore marine zone, which was possible thanks to a partner-led monitoring program.

“The strength of this report card and the partnership is really about the different partners coming together and identifying priorities in both monitoring programs and management actions,” she said.

“The Southern Inshore Monitoring Program is a key example of this, where a priority data gap was identified by the partnership and this monitoring program is now funded by Dalrymple Bay Terminal and Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure.”

HR2RP Executive Officer Dr Bonny Stutsel says that her team was excited to present this year’s report card results to the community and start a conversation about waterway health.

“It’s like when you go to the doctors each year, we keep in check on the conditions of the waterways,” she said.

“We look at our priorities and that comes

“This year we are reporting on fish in the Don River Basin for the first time, and we’ve also improved some of our sampling and data collection methods for the marine inshore zones.

“We still have data gaps that we would love to fill, such as an estuary monitoring program and improving our flow indicator.

“I think for us as a community, it’s really pesticides that we’re working towards and there’s lots of projects going on with sediment, so bank restoration projects.

“Potential partners have a great opportunity to fill these gaps and help make the report card as robust as it can be.”

The Healthy Rivers to Reef Partnership is supported by the Queensland, Australian and local governments, industry, community and other partners, including the host of the partnership, Reef Catchments.

Download a copy of the 2021 Report Card and supporting technical documents at www.healthyriverstoreef.org. au.

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KEY FINDINGS

Overall Highs

• Water Quality: Water quality has remained relatively consistent in freshwater basins and estuaries throughout reporting years, with 11 out of 13 grades remaining unchanged from the 2019-2020 reporting period.

• Seagrass: Seagrass reporting in the Southern Inshore Marine Zone is included for the first time this year, after five years of baseline data collection. In the Northern Inshore Marine Zone, seagrass scores have improved every year since Cyclone Debbie.

• Coral: Coral scores improved in the Central Zone due to increased juvenile recruitment and reduced macroalgae coverage. In the Whitsunday Zone, the decline of coral health following Cyclone Debbie reversed for the first time. This indicates the potential for ongoing recovery providing conditions remain favourable.

• Fish: Scores for freshwater fish were included in the Don Basin for the first time, receiving the highest grade of all basins. The freshwater fish index is a way to measure the number of indigenous fish (native to the region) and non-indigenous fish (non-Australian and translocated Australian species) in the Mackay-Whitsunday-Isaac basins.

Overall Lows • Water Quality: Pesticides remain the poorest scoring water quality indicator in both freshwater and estuarine systems. Imidacloprid and diuron were the key contributors which are used to suppress pest insects and weeds.

• Water Quality: Water clarity in the Whitsunday Inshore Zone remains an ongoing issue.

• Coral: Coral scores declined in the Southern Inshore Marine Zone driven by residual impacts of the February 2020 marine heat wave.

Bright Futures For Bursary Recipients

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hree local students were awarded academic bursaries last week, with the aim to encourage the academic progress of students from the Mackay Regional Council area who are studying within skills shortage areas within the region.

The 2022 Mackay Regional Council Academic Bursary recipients were Scott Vella, Andrew Vella and Chloe Sampey.

2022 Mackay Regional Council Academic Bursary recipients Scott Vella, Andrew Vella and Chloe Sampey with Mayor Greg Williamson

The program is in its 10th year and not only financially assists students, but also gives them invaluable work experience in a field related to their studies.

Scott will work alongside the Water Network program, Andrew will be working in

the Corporate Communications team and Chloe will complete her work experience in the People and Culture team.

The bursaries aim to provide students with monetary assistance for costs associated with studying, as well as potential work experience within Mackay Regional Council.

Local Joey Scout Receives Challenge Award

Mikayla’s Special Interest Areas • STEM and Innovation: Mikayla designed and created a bedroom which was pink and with lots of glitter.

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he highest honour in the Joey Scout Section of Scouting was recently awarded to Banksia Joey Scout Mikayla Page when she received the Joey Scout Challenge Award.

• Growth and Development: Mikayla baked delicious cupcakes with Nan • Arts and Literature: Mikayla wrote a report on her favourite book, Weirdo by Ahn Do

Mikayla’s scouting journey began in October 2019.

With an older brother involved in Scouts, Mikayla often joined in activities prior to that and knew what was in store when she joined.

• Environment: Mikayla grew basil and brought in the results • Creating a Better World: Mikayla was involved in Clean Up Australia Day (March 2022) at Seaforth

She was very enthusiastic and achieved well above and beyond what she was expected to achieve for the Challenge Award.

For Mikayla’s Adventurous Journey, she completed a Plan, Do and Review for a walk along the Gooseponds Walk from Silly Solly’s to John Breen Park and return.

Mikayla contacted her leader Rebecca Johnson to talk about the risks involved in her journey.

One thing mentioned was the risk of animals attacking but she forgot about the risk of rain and subsequent flooding.

• Sport and Adventure – Mikayla is learning a new skill in netball Mikayla’s Outdoor Adventure Skills Mikayla Page with her leaders and family at the presentation of her Joey Scout Challenge Award. Photo supplied: Mary Wallace

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They all had a play at John Breen Park, snacked and then went on their way again.

This was a huge walk with rain occurring, but they put on their raincoats and kept walking.

The walk was completed within a few hours and they reviewed how the walk went and what they could do to make it better for all of them.

A discussion was held about all sorts of things including what they saw along the

Mikayla reflected on her journey through Joey Scouts.

She remembered being the oldest Joey Scout in the Mob, helping other people with parade, packing up the flag each night and playing games.

Her Joey Scout Leader Rebecca Johnson aka Possum said “Makayla is a wonderful young girl who will go far in whatever she does.

“Congratulations and well done.”

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Hardware Store Hits Back On Federal Agenda Nail On The Head

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hardware store which has been servicing the Mackay and Whitsunday region since 1883 has shown it still has plenty of life yet.

he Federal Government has agreed to back a motion moved by Senator Susan McDonald to reinstate a parliamentary body to oversee issues and development in Northern Australia.

Porters Mitre 10 Mackay has taken out Queensland Store of the Year over 2500sqm at the recent Hardware Australia - QLD state awards.

The Federal Government had scrapped the Parliamentary Joint Standing Committee for Northern Australia – a bi-partisan body tasked with examining the region’s issues and advising the Government – with Ms McDonald, the Shadow Minister for Northern Australia based in Townsville, criticising the decision.

Ms McDonald says she drafted a motion to reinstate the committee and began canvassing independent Senators for their support in a vote.

“The response I received from the independents was fairly positive and then Labor approached me and agreed to negotiate forming a new committee,” she said.

“The negotiations resulted in the establishment of a Joint Select Committee and ensures Northern Australia will continue to have a strong focus in Canberra.

“This motion was unanimously supported.”

Senator McDonald says the Government had made a mistake in reducing Northern Australia’s parliamentary presence.

“Northern Australia is of national significance. People in Melbourne and Sydney rely on minerals from this part of the country, much of the food they eat was

The Porters Mitre 10 Mackay City Store was recognised for The Porters Mitre 10 Mackay Team with the award their commitment to continuto excellent customer service and store ous improvements in store standards and standards” states Porters Mitre 10 CEO, operational excellence.

Hayden Cargill.

Senator Susan McDonald

likely grown in the North and mining royalties and taxes paid in the North fund roads and healthcare Australia-wide,” she said.

“The entire team is incredibly proud to have been recognised for their dedication

“The past few years have been challenging for the hardware industry, it is a true testament to our teams. This award really means a lot” explained Hayden Cargill.

“There was no way people in the North would accept less of a voice in Canberra and I congratulate Labor for recognising their short-sighted error and rectifying it as quickly as possible.”

“I would also like to thank the Mackay and Whitsunday communities for their continuous support.”

Since 1883, Porters Mitre 10 Mackay has been serving the local Mackay community with all their hardware and lifestyle needs.

Senator McDonald said she had received scores of complaints from Northern Australia community leaders concerned that the Government’s move would result in less funding for infrastructure and could even herald an intention to scrap the federal Northern Australia agenda altogether.

The new committee’s membership is yet to be determined but will contain members from both sides of politics.

“It is wonderful that the hard work of our teams has been recognised at this level.

Porters Group CEO Hayden Cargill and Porters Mitre 10 Mackay Store Manager Mitchell Glover

The store located in the Mackay CBD features a thriving café, beautiful garden centre, wonderful homewares and giftware offering, STIHL Dealership Mackay’s only Weber Specialist Dealer. Combined with the dedicated paint, plumbing and trade offer; Porters Mitre 10 is really a one-stop shop.

Marian Water Named As A Top Drop

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n the ultimate of grudge matches, there’s nothing that tastes sweeter than a Queensland victory against New South Wales. Unless you’re talking about the clean, crisp taste of Marian’s water, which again was recognized as being amongst the best tasting water in Australia.

Water from Mackay Regional Council’s Marian Water Treatment Plant was named a top drop at the 2022 Ixom Water of Origin Competition.

Mackay Regional Council, representing Queensland, went head-to-head with Shoalhaven City Council, representing New South Wales, in a best tasting tap water competition. Queensland were victorious, making it 6-2 to Queensland in the eight years the competition has been running.

Water operators Brad Richards and Mark Vairy were at the conference on the Gold Coast to collect the trophy, with Mr Vairy complementing the water treatment team, saying it takes constant monitoring.

“We have a good source of water at the Marian plant, which comes from the rainforest and is surrounded by little industry,” Mr Vairy said.

“We have a great team of operators, from electrical and mechanical to the operators, who proactively look after the plant. It takes constant fine tuning and passionate trialing to get the best tasting water and the team is constantly learning, trying to improve our processes.”

Mackay was well represented at the awards, with Mr Richards and Mr Vairy also coming in third for best operator paper. Young operator Matthew Gosper was highly commended in the young operator of the year and Kevin Kippenberger was a finalist for operator of the year.

There are two main water treatment plants in the Mackay Region, at Mackay and Marian, as well as four smaller plants which disinfect or soften the water depending on its needs at Gargett, Finch Hatton, Eton and Bloomsbury. Because the chemistry at each water source is different, it requires different solutions to produce good tasting drinking water.

“The Eton plant softens the water as well as disinfects it, whereas the one at Bloomsbury removes heavy metals,” Mr Vairy said.

The Marian Water Treatment Plant has online instrumentation which monitors the water 24/7. There are on-call operators

Mackay Regional Council Water operators Brad Richards (centre) and Mark Vairy collect the Water of Origin trophy at the 2022 Ixom Water of Origin Competition

to respond if the instrumentation picks up an anomaly in the water.

The Ixom Water of Origin, held annually at the WIOA Australia Conference, raises

awareness of the high quality of drinking water in both Queensland and New South Wales, and also recognises the outstanding efforts of our water industry workers.

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The Tea Rooms at Sarina in 1928. Picture: Mackay Regional Council Libraries

Sarina War Memorial

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ave you discovered Sarina’s Heritage Walking Trail?

Launched in 2021 as part of Mackay’s contribution to the 2021 National Trust Heritage Festival, the online trail includes 11 stops, ranging from the State Heritage-listed Sarina Air Raid Shelter to the Sarina Pie Cart.

1. SARINA RAILWAY STATION Sarina could first be reached by rail in 1915 when the large wooden station was erected. In the early days of rail in Sarina, local services ran by rail motors, which provided passengers with their own train to Mackay, or the choice of joining the longer distance trip to Carmila. Today, the railway building serves as the Mackay Region’s state-of the-art Visitor Information Centre. The centre is open seven days a week from 9am to 3pm. Take a step inside to see the inside of this historic building and use the latest technology.

2. SARINA BAKERY BUILDING

Constructed in 1936 the bakery was the first two-storey masonry building to be built in Sarina. The original “Sarina Bakery” lettering remains visible on the parapet of the original portion today and the bakery use continues in the 1950s extension to the building. The bakery is important in demonstrating the growth and success of Sarina during the Interwar period, and the trend towards masonry buildings following the 1918 cyclone and 1924 fire in Broad Street.

3. SARINA WAR MEMORIAL This State Heritage-listed Sarina War memorial was erected in 1919 with a public

A waiting crowd at the Sarina Railway Station

The Diner in Sarina

ceremony held. The cenotaph was erected as a tribute to the people of the shire who lost their lives in the great war. In celebration of the coronation of King George VI on May 17, 1937, Sarina residents held a Coronation Celebration Program, which involved church services, an official tree planting ceremony and laying of a foundation stone for a sundial commemorating the coronation. The war memorial at Sarina is still used for Anzac Day services.

4. SARINA AIR RAID SHELTER This State Heritage-listed Sarina Air Raid Shelter is important as a surviving component of the Air Raid Precautions that were implemented as part of the defence of Queensland during World War II. The proximity to Mackay aerodrome meant that there was a credible threat of aerial attack on Sarina during the war years. It demonstrates the urgent measures taken

by State and local authorities for protection of the public from attack by hostile forces during a time of war.

5. SARINA PIE CART The Sarina Pie Cart, known by locals as “The Diner”, is one of the most iconic buildings in Sarina, standing on this spot since 1937. This is the oldest original eating house in Sarina, with meals still cooked on a wood stove. At the Pie Cart you will receive a hearty homecooked meal and great burgers.

6. SARINA COURT HOUSE AND WATCHHOUSE (FORMER) A new Court House and Police Station were completed in October 1901, with Constable Robert Brett appointed the new

Clerk of Petty Sessions. The Court House was renamed to Clerk of Petty Sessions, Sarina, when the town was renamed in 1911. Due to the insufficient space to accommodate the growing police force, the Court House closed in August 1961 after the new Court House was approved for construction in 1960. When the new Court House was built, the original building was relocated to St Anne’s Catholic school, where it was used as a classroom. In 1995, the building was fully restored. The Sarina Arts and Crafts Centre is now housed in the historical Sarina Court House.

7. MT PELION SCHOOL BUILDING (FORMER) Mt Pelion School opened on February 26, 1924, and continued to be used for schooling, meetings and entertainment until its closure on December 12, 1970.

A previous pupil of the decommissioned school, John Preston, purchased Mt Pelion School as a reminder of his struggles with his education. John donated the building to Northview State School, where it was located from August 11, 1987, to October 24, 2014. Due to the building continuing to age and deteriorate, the building was relocated to Sarina Field of Dreams in 2014 and restored for community use. This building is now used as an administrative office and function room for Sarina Arts and Crafts.

have helped shape Sarina into the town that you see today.

9. SARINA CATHOLIC PRESBYTERY (FORMER) The former St Anne’s Catholic Convent building was built by Brown and Broad Pty Ltd and opened on November 18, 1923, as a Presbytery for the Catholic Priest in Sarina, Fr Thomas Hogan. In 1988, for the upcoming 10 years, the Convent was the Parish Centre for St Michaels Catholic Church, as well as being home to the Blue Nursing Respite Care Centre. The convent was relocated on January 19, 2001, to the Field of Dreams and handed over to the Heritage Committee for use by Sarina District Historical Centre on May 2002. The building reopened as a museum on May 31, 2003, after renovations.

10.YUKAN RAILWAY STATION (FORMER) The Sarina Art Gallery is housed in what used to be the Yukan Railway Station built in 1911, originally named the Eungella Range Railway Station. In 1913, the station was renamed Netherdale Railway Station and served as such until 1973 when the track behind Finch Hatton fell into disuse. The Netherdale Station was moved to Yukan in 1978 and in 2002 was moved to its forever home in the Sarina Field of Dreams Parkland.

8. SARINA FAMILY PLAQUES

11. SARINA SUGAR SHED

The Sarina Family Plaques serve as a local history record for the town. The plaques include the names of residents who have lived in Sarina for more than 15 years.

These plaques represent the families who

Sarina Sugar Shed celebrates the rich history of sugar cane farming in the Mackay Region. Visitors can enjoy a one-hour guided tour and learn how sugar cane is grown, farmed and processed.

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Sarina Surf Life SYC Celebrates Saving Club Elect New Committee National Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day

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he Sarina Surf Life Saving Club has elected their new committee for the 2022/23 season.

The following members have stepped up, taking on roles to ensure the club continues to strive.

Fundraising Coordinator and Bar Operations positions are still available so get in touch with the club via Facebook to express your interest.

Photo supplied: Sarina Surf Life Saving Club

2022/23 COMMITTEE President - Trent Vernon Vice President - Dave Young Secretary - Shelley Brady Treasurer - Liz Keune Club Captain - Lisa Vernon Junior Activities - January Sarich Deputy Junior Activities - Shona Gibson Green Caps - Leigh Ford Director of Surf Sports - Lisa V Club Coach - Lisa Vernon Membership and Blue Card - Trent V Chief Training Officer - Dave Y

Trainers - Neil, Trent, Lisa Youth Development - January S Canteen Coordinator - Tania Higgs Clubhouse Coordinator - Kylie John Grants and Sponsorship - Neil John IRB Officer - Dave Young Radios - Dave Young First Aid and Marine Stinger - Sam Trapp and Neil John Vehicle Officer - Neil John Gear and Equipment - Neil John Grievance Officer - Haley Saye Administration Officer - Kylie J

National Tree Day At Sarina

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day at Sarina Youth Centre

Sarina Youth Centre celebrated with a day of arts and crafts. Photos supplied: Sarina Youth Centre

ational Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day was celebrated across the nation last Thursday with Sarina Youth Centre hosting celebrations.

ally since 1988, provides an opportunity to show support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children as well as learn about the crucial impact that culture, family and community play in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

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Children’s Day is a day for children, families, communities and all Australians to celebrate the strength and culture of children.

The occasion, which has been run annu-

Sarina Youth Centre marked the day with arts and crafts and other activities, creating birds and other animals out of a variety of materials.

Sarina State High School students planting native trees and plants around the school grounds for National Tree Day. Photo supplied: Sarina State High School

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ational Tree Day was back earlier this month and saw Australians get their hands dirty and give back to the community.

Starting in 1996, National Tree Day has become Australia’s largest community tree planting and nature care event.

Students from Sarina State High School got involved last Tuesday, planting native trees and plants around the school grounds.

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Weekly production figures

Weekly production figures

Wilmar Sugar Plane Creek Mill Week 8, Week ending 06 August 2022 This week Cane crushed Average bin weight CCS

61,887 3.82 12.87

Cane variety performance for region Variety % CCS Variety Q183 30.5 12.77 Q253 Q208 25.0 12.80 Q138 Q240 16.6 12.87 Q242 KQ228 6.9 13.49 Q200

Season to date 315,645 3.84 12.14

% 6.8 4.2 3.1 1.4

CCS 13.11 11.90 13.34 12.49

Comments:

Comments: Just under 62,000 tonnes of cane were crushed for the week, bringing the season total to more than 315,600 tonnes.

This was a reasonable weeklytonnes throughput, therewere was a 12-hour planned mainJust under 62,000 ofgiven cane crushed for the tenance stop and a delayed re-start to enable crews to replace a failed liquor pump week, bringing the season total to more than 315,600 motor. tonnes.

Average CCS increased by 0.32 of a unit over the previous week, pushing the seasonto-date CCS figure above 12 for the first time this year.

The highest for the week was 15.00 from a rake of Q240 5R from the This wasCCS a recorded reasonable weekly throughput, given there Koumala productivity district.

was a 12-hour planned maintenance stop and a As always, locals and visitors are reminded to take care around our cane rail network. delayed re-start enable crewsandtoalways replace a tofailed Please approach all level to crossings with caution give way cane trains. liquor pump motor.

Jim Kirchner Cane Supply Manager Plane Creek Region

Average CCS increased by 0.32 of a unit over the previous week, pushing the season-to-date CCS figure above 12 for the first time this year.

The highest CCS recorded for the week was 15.00 from a rake of Q240 5R from the Koumala productivity district.

As always, locals and visitors are reminded to take care around our cane rail network.

Please approach all level crossings with caution and always give way to cane trains.

Grower Services Connected To Strengthen Global Opportunities

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ackay Sugar established a new business unit last week, dedicated to improving the end-to-end services it provides to local growers and ensuring a stronger focus on all commercial aspects across the sugar, molasses and electricity business streams.

The Commercial and Agriculture unit will bring together two key Mackay Sugar grower services – Queensland Commodity Services (QCS) and Cane Productivity – and seeks to provide more contact points for growers for sugar pricing and productivity services.

“We see ourselves as being an adapt- Mackay Sugar CEO Jannik Olejas able business that seeks out opportuby focusing on cane and applying a global nities for improvement,” said CEO, Jannik market perspective, whilst also acting in Olejas the best interests of the local community.

“Improving cane productivity through higher yields and securing acreage with cane is a critical part of our business strategy,” said Mr Olejas.

“In 2020–2021, the sugar industry’s gross value-add to the Mackay region was $784 million,” said Brent Casey, General Manager Commercial and Agriculture.

“As is ensuring we maximise on global market opportunities and creating more profitable partnerships from the growers right through to consumers,” he said.

“This is a significant contribution to our region, but it is just as important that we build on this to secure cane and sugar production for the future,” he said.

The new business unit will be led by Brent Casey, formerly General Manager QCS.

“We need to expand our supply of cane while also ensuring global markets and sugar prices are sustainably and profitably managed,” he explained.

Brent has a long and successful history in sugar marketing and pricing structures as well as a thorough understanding of the local sugar cane industry. He also has many years of commercial experience across multiple sectors. Supported by Mackay Sugar’s existing Cane Productivity team, the business is positioning itself to build stronger relationships with growers

“By maximising grower returns and creating cash flow to achieve optimal productivity, we can shine a positive light on sugar cane farming with the aim of supporting industry growth and encouraging new growers to join our community,” said Mr Casey.

Jim Kirchner Cane Supply Manager Plane Creek Region

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Continued from page 1 It was the locals who delighted the eager early afternoon crowds first, with Mackay’s Ruby Sue and Rockhampton’s The Stone Apes kicking off proceedings in style.

The Stone Apes’ lead singer Jye Kennedy has a swagger that has been likened to that of Gang of Youths’ Dave Le'aupepe, and the band’s catchy indie rock and captivating stage presence suited the Mackay winter afternoon perfectly.

LO'99 graced the decks next, mixing original heaters with songs from friends like Dom Dolla and more.

A deep house remix of Pink Floyd’s The Wall echoed between the Main Stage and the rave-tailored Social Stage with punters who were looking for a boogie spoilt for choice.

There was a noticeable abundance of pink scattered throughout the hair and outfits of punters and Peach PRC joined the pink party when she took the stage next.

Possibly the most TikTok famous person to visit Mackay, the rising pop star had the crowd in her hand the whole set, singing along to her viral hits God Is A Freak, Josh and a cover of Wheatus’ Teenage Dirtbag.

Middle Kids have been providing heartfelt, energetic and catchy indie rock for years and their 2021 album Today We’re the Greatest was no exception.

No strangers to Mackay, they delivered a set of youth-defining hits spanning both albums with the crowd singing and bopping along to songs like R U 4 Me?, Never Start and Edge of Town.

It’s always a treat when electronic and hip-

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hop acts perform with live percussion and Thundamentals provided the goods.

but the quality of heaters has remained consistently high.

Their set of Aussie hip-hop anthems brought the crowd’s hands to the air, traversing through classics like Sally, Smiles Don’t Lie and their cover of Matt Corby’s Brother.

There were many shoutouts to their early fans as they played classics like HyperParadise, Speak of the Devil and Through the Roof.

As the sun set in the west, the crowd grew, gearing up for an evening of epic electronic music and endless boogieing.

Hermitude once again proved why they’re considered icons and pioneers of the industry with a huge set that definitely had the crowd feeling “The Buzz”.

KLP was next behind the decks on the Main Stage with local producer Clovr closing out the Social Stage at the same time so there was plenty of dancing to be done between the two stages.

Mashd N Kutcher closed out the excellent day with a DJ set brimming with bangers that, of course, included their Dan Andrews-featuring viral hit Get on the Beers.

Hermitude were next to the Main Stage and played a career spanning set that indulged fans old and new.

The duo’s style has varied over the years,

Punters dispersed, making their way to either of two official after parties organised by the BE Social crew, bringing an end to a day that proved Mackay is hungrier than ever for live music and good times.

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Friday August 12th 2022

PROPERTY

POINT

W

hat I like about economics is that it can be as complicated or as simple as you want to make it. There’s Paul Keating’s j-curve, monetarism, Keynesian theories, macro and micro economics … a complex array of theories and perspectives.

But there is also the theory of demand and supply, which is quite simple and explains a lot. I’m no economist but the basis of the theory is that the price of something will vary until it reaches a point where the quantity demanded equals the quantity supplied.

So, basically, if there is a glut of something on the market and the demand does not meet the supply, the price drops until the market decides to start buying.

If there is a lack of supply and strong demand, prices go up until demand and supply reach an equilibrium.

I mention this because of some recent figures that came out about population ups and downs in Australian regions and what it said about Mackay.

Michael Matusik is a property analyst and adviser who puts out a very interesting blog called the Matusik Missive and his most-recent blog featured an Australian Bureau of Statistics re-assessment of population growth and falls in Australian cities.

The ABS recently released their reassessment of population growth (and falls) from what they predicted in 2021 and found various places, such as Sydney and Melbourne, were predicted to be down 2 or 3 per cent from the earlier prediction.

Gold Coast was down 2 per cent, Brisbane was zero change.

Mackay was among the regional areas that bucked the trend with a prediction that it would be up by 5 per cent. There were only two other places in the country that had a higher prediction than Mackay; Kalgoorlie at 7 per cent and Geraldton at 8 per cent.

Even Rockhampton and Cairns were at zero per cent.

My primitive understanding of economics tells me that popula-

tion growth will create a demand for housing. We know that there was not an increased supply from 2012 till 2018 because nothing was built and it is very difficult to get homes built now because of staff shortages and supply issues.

So, if we have a growing population (more than expected) and a limited supply of housing, one would expect a strong outlook for the housing market in this town.

There is a lot of national media talk about housing downturns as a result of high inflation and high interest rates. But there could well be a different experience in a city like Sydney with million-dollar mortgages and lower population growth compared to somewhere like Mackay with much lower mortgages, a growing population and a lack of supply of properties.

Meanwhile, open homes are getting good numbers and properties are definitely selling in this town. Our Mackay economy, rather than the national economy, is the key and I look forward to writing about that in the coming weeks.

David Fisher

Gardian Real Estate Sales Agent

0408 672 703

David@gardian.com.au

Any Tips For Two Under Two?

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n case you missed it last Friday, I announced that I’m currently pregnant with my second baby, YAY! Now don’t get me wrong I could not be more grateful and excited to welcome another little one to the family, however it certainly took me by surprise.

You know when you have your year planned out, maybe taking holidays or working. Well, that was me, 2022 was meant to be full of getting back into work and having a few wines but, surprise! The universe had other plans for me.

I will say It’s certainly a different experience second time around, especially when it comes to people’s reactions to your news.

Telling people that you are having another baby so close to your first, is not always welcomed with the big burst of congratulations you receive the first time around. Instead, initial reactions are, getting told to strap myself in for 2 under 2, and all

the madness I’m in for.

Now I’m sure I will regret saying this at some point on my motherhood journey but nothing about having 2 under 2 scares me, in fact I’m very much looking forward to it.

As I never had siblings growing up, I couldn’t be more excited to give my little girl a sibling nice and close in age.

Be sure to tune into the breaky show weekday mornings to see how quickly I take back that statement and feel free to give me any tips for 2 under 2, (if there are any haha).

Also, this Friday make sure to keep an eye on the Star Facebook page for our Floatie Race video, where you will witness this pregnant girl struggle to win a race on a giant inflatable poo emoji for Airlie Beach Race week!

There’s a visual I bet you never expected to see haha!

Until next time, Rach xx

You can join Scotty & Rach from 5am weekday mornings on Star 101.9 Mackay and 90.7 in Airlie Beach

WHY ALL THE FUSS ABOUT STEM?

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TEM, it is one of the most talked about topics in education. STEM, now also known as eSTEAM, is a teaching approach that combines science, technology, engineering, the arts and math. The “e” stands for entrepreneurship.

educated in STEM.

STEM emphasises collaboration, communication, research, problem solving, critical thinking, and creativity; skills that students need to be successful in today’s world. Our future will be built on our capacity for innovation, invention, and creative problem solving.

STEM jobs are abundant.

There is STEM education with regards to the teaching of STEM in the classroom, but also, a STEM education in terms of you, me, parents, teachers; all of us becoming more educated on the importance of STEM. If we aren’t educated on the importance of STEM, we won’t push our kids to become

So, let’s talk about STEM jobs: STEM jobs pay very well.

For some students and parents that’s all you need to know!

STEM, by its very nature, won’t stop growing and evolving, ensuring jobs for our kids into the future.

STEM and innovation.

While STEM jobs are already a part of our daily reality, it’s not out of the question to think that our kids will be working jobs we haven’t even dreamed of. Research cool STEM jobs and down the Google rabbit hole you will go!

STEM jobs are interesting.

A rocket company launching satellites out

of Bowen! A museum curator combining technology and art to engage audiences with virtual and augmented reality experiences! Robotic, AI and drone technology to increase agricultural productivity!

There is no shortage of STEM opportunities in our region for our children.

Award-winning STEM Punks director and co-owner, Fiona Holmstrom says, “Mackay is one of our favourite and most visited places and the whole region is always buzzing with potential and positivity!”

Over 25 per cent of the Mackay region’s workforce is employed in sectors with strong STEM links; which is higher than both the state and national figures. Mackay Regional Council proudly supports the Whitsunday Festival of STEM, Split Spaces and its own library programs that champion STEM events and foster linkages between students, entrepreneurs, local business and industry.

So, check out STEM jobs, home-based activities and events in our region. Introducing STEM in ways that are relevant, memorable and impactful, that tap into our childrens’ interests, is setting them up for secure jobs today and into the future.

Councillor Michelle Green Mackay Regional Council

6 STEPS TO LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE

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HYPNOTIC CHANGES With

DAVID LORNIE

ML, BA, MA, DIP HYP & PSYCH.

EEK, A SPIDER! A phobia is an irrational fear of something that’s unlikely to cause harm. The important words here are “IRRATIONAL” AND “UNLIKELY TO CAUSE HARM”.

with Kay Nyenuh

from Muscle Garden Health & Fitness Centre

Step 6 - Time

As far back as time goes, even in Biblical days, the idea of time has always been a vital part of human existence as evidenced in Ecclesiastes Chapter 3 verses 1 through 8. Time is so important that it is regarded as the most valuable currency in the world today. We have one life to live, and how we spend our time on this earth determines the outcome of the life we lead, the legacy we leave behind, the impact we have on our loved ones, the people around us and our society as a whole.

Even though time is so vital, we live in a world today where people are so busy that they do not make time for themselves. The number one reason people say they do not exercise or do things that would benefit their health and wellbeing is because of the lack of time.

Why is this? Why is everyone so time poor?

I’ve found there are a number of factors responsible: 1. THE AGE OF THE RAT RACE We live in the age of the rat race, a way of life in which people are caught up in a fiercely competitive struggle for wealth or power, or both. The rat race means no life/work balance, no independence, high stress, long commutes, and general dissatisfaction with life.

What this does is leave the everyday person, especially business owners, with no time for themselves because

they are constantly chasing, competing, and struggling to get ahead and to be able to feed their families as well as keep a roof over their heads. They often put everyone and everything first before themselves.

2. LIVING OUT SCRIPTS THAT ARE NOT OUR OWN We all come into this world knowing nothing. Everything we know and do, we learned first from our parents, family and friends, society, and culture, so if we grew up in a household where our parents did things a certain way, we tended to follow their example consciously or subconsciously, because our parents are our number one teacher.

We follow the examples of our friends because we are social beings, and we will do everything in our power to try to fit in more times than not. We follow the trends of our society. If something is in trend, we try to fit in because not being a part will mean we are left behind, not cool, or out of touch. If our culture places value on certain things – good or bad – we blindly follow without investigating whether it is the right path for us.

Although that is the case, people who suffer from phobias have a very real fear of the thing they have a phobia about. And, as I say, where the mind goes, the body follows.

If you think something is true, it becomes true to you.

Phobias are basically your subconscious mind’s way of protecting you. The thing is, the subconscious mind doesn’t know that the thing you are afraid of is unlikely to hurt you. The example I like to use is The Spider. And a fear of spiders is something that you may relate to.

Let’s imagine that you’re back as a 4- or 5-year-old. You’re in the kitchen and a spider runs out. Mum screams and jumps on a chair, and your learning mind says, “that’s the right response to those things because mum just did it and that’s who we’re learning from”.

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Hypnosis is able to remove phobias by speaking directly to the subconscious mind and letting it know what your conscious mind already logically knows – “this thing cannot harm me”. Once that change is made, the phobia is gone!

Next week, I’ll talk about hypnotherapy for trauma. Until then, remember: You CAN change!

David Lornie is owner and principal hypnotherapist at Frontier Hypnotherapy in Mackay. He can be contacted on 0401 223 780 or help@frontierhypnotheray.com.au. W: www.frontierhypnotherapy.com.au

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That goes into your subconscious mind and on to your map of reality. Then every spider you see for the rest of your life, your subconscious mind produces a fear response.

You tense up, your heart beats faster and you start to sweat, even though your logical mind is now saying “that’s tiny, it can’t possibly harm me”. However, all of that logical stuff is being rejected by your subconscious mind because it doesn’t match up with what you already know: “Spiders are scary!”

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Compression boots and sleeves have been in the market for a while, however world class athletes are learning the art of lymphatic drainage and compression from the lymphatic community, where compression that includes the torso and back is providing remarkable rest and recovery results.

Elegance Beauty and Detox Centre in Marian is gaining a reputation for lymphatic drainage therapy for lipoedema / lymphoedema patients as well as an athletic recovery centre.

Owner and Lymphoedema clinician Laura Hamilton has fought lipoedema and secondary lymphoedema most of her life. As she struggled with weight that wouldn’t budge, she underwent gastric sleeve surgery, but found there was still a buildup of lipoedema fat that she could not remove, no matter how much she exercised or reduced her energy intake.

“I was basically just called fat and put in the corner. It still frustrates me today the lack of knowledge around the lymphat-

ic system and conditions such as lipoedema. I wish someone had told me a decade ago what I know now.”

Laura has undergone multiple surgeries to remove the lipoedema and says she still has some way to go, but the difference in her appearance is reLaura Hamilton is the owner markable. In total she has lost 50 plus Hamish Wright will be representing Australia at Track cyclist Hamish Wright of Elegance Beauty and Detox the World Masters Track Cycling Championships using the Lympha Press at Elekg and has had 10lts of lipoedema re- in Los Angeles next month gance Beauty and Detox Centre Centre moved from her legs. She has changed for post-training compression compresses and decomters World Track Cycling Cham- recovery the salon into a space that can now offer pionships in Los Angeles next presses using air pumps. help to others suffering with lipoedema month, and uses the Lympha and lymphoedema through massage and Press to recover from heavy training ses- Mr Wright said the difference in his recovcompression. ery has been noticeable since trying the sions.

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At her base in Marian, Laura uses world “I’m a sprinter, so my training sessions can class technology with the Lympha Press, be quite brutal, especially coming into a “Usually, my legs would ache all day after a pneumatic compression therapy which big competition,” Mr Wright said. heavy session, but after the Lympha Press, can assist with lymphatic drainage and rethe soreness is instantly reduced and I feel duce inflammation. While most of her pa- “It’s a lot of explosive power training as less tight, more flexible,” Mr Wright said. tients visit her for lipoedema and lymph- well as top-end speed, so recovery that oedema related treatment, Laura says allows me to get back on the bike feeling “The ability to get back on the bike the the Lympha Press can be used to reduce better is crucial to lead into a big event like next day with less pain means I can push each training session harder, thanks to acpain for a number of conditions where in- the world championships.” flammation is a problem. It’s also gaining Mr Wright picked up two golds, a silver celerated recovery.” worldwide chatter as an effective way to and a bronze at the Masters Track Cycling Compression is helping athletes across a recover after strenuous sport.

Nationals earlier this year and will be com- wide range of sports play at a higher level Hamish Wright is a local track cyclist. Now peting for Australia at the World Champi- and stay in the game longer. onships. competing in his mid-40s, Mr Wright said The clinic has an 8 cell Lympha Press hire that quick and effective recovery is more His recovery session at Elegance Beauty crucial to his training than when he was and Detox Centre starts with a lymphat- unit so that the therapy can be tried at ic massage, to open the lymph nodes to home, or Laura can assist with the puryounger. assist with drainage to reduce inflamma- chase of a Lympha Press for people who Mr Wright will be competing at the Mastion. The massage is very gentle, more like would benefit from everyday use. a sweeping motion over the skin rather Laura can also measure and fit compresthan a deep tissue massage that athletes sion. The clinic offers a range of services are used to. as well as stocking Talking compression, Then, the Lympha Press is used from 30 to Juzo, Lipoelastic, Mobiderm and Harding45 minutes. Where standard compression ham garments. boots only compress the legs, the Lympha Press includes the torso, allowing drainage With first-hand experience dealing with from the inguinal nodes along with other inflammatory conditions, Laura can offer nodes to thoroughly rid the body of in- plenty of great advice and tips on pre to post surgery for lipoedema. flammation.

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“For young mums that feel that everything’s all about raising children and they don’t see where they’ll be in 2-5 years, doing a Vision Board workshop gives them an opportunity to stop and think about the direction that they’d like to take.”

And that goes for anyone, Robyn says.

“It can be anybody, really, it doesn’t matter what age you are.”

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obyn Geiger completed her first Vision Board in her 50s and says she’s since achieved nine out of ten of the goals she put on her board.

“It made me realise the power of the mind is amazing,” she said.

“You put these things up on your wall when you get home and visualise them constantly.

“I just think it’s a great way for people to do goal setting and personal development.”

Robyn runs Vision Board workshops with Phoenix Counselling, giving participants the opportunity to think about what their plans are for the future and set new goals for themselves.

Workshops are done in small groups where Robyn says bouncing off others can be a great way to get ideas and motivation flowing.

“We sit on the floor with scissors, glue, a board and about 1000 magazines and they just cut out the pictures or the words to put on the board – it might be exercise, it might be walking, it might be travelling,” she said.

While Vision Board workshops are great for personal development, Robyn says there are also many benefits to running the exercises in businesses and schools.

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“It’s good for staff development when they get out of the office and do something like that, so that they can be encouraged to work towards something – they’re not just going to work to pay off the car, pay off the house and put the kids through school – they can still have some personal goals,” she said.

“They’re also very good for year 11 and 12 students who are trying to think about what they’d like to do and set some goals for the future.”

Robyn hopes to run Vision Board workshops monthly in the future.

“It’s one of the things that helped me develop as a person and as a professional and I’d like to pass that on to others,” she said.

“It’s just a great way of envisaging where you can go in life.”

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At MCC’s Open Day

oung and old flooded through the gates of Mackay Christian College (MCC) last Saturday, for the feast of entertainment on offer through the day and night.

It’s become one of the Mackay Region’s favourite family days to attend, and the 2022 Open Day did not disappoint.

While the open day is an opportunity for MCC to showcase its school to the Mackay and greater regions, families

enjoy the displays and stalls and entertainment which makes it both fun and informative.

Marketing and Communications Officer Mrs Tish Scholtz said they couldn’t have asked for better weather.

“It was a beautifully sunny day, a spectacular evening and a great crowd to help us celebrate our open day,” Mrs Scholtz said.

“There was entertainment on stage throughout the event delivered by MCC’s Creative Academy. We had a great outcome from MCC students competing in the Lego and Baking competition, look out for future Master Chef and Lego Masters winners from MCC,” she said.

“Our house family mascots were interacting with the crowd, sharing chocolates and getting into mischief.”

With a variety of food, drinks and sweets on offer and the excitement of the amusement rides, young and old had a lovely day. The night concluded with a fantastic firework display.

The open day would not be a success without the hard work from the MCC staff, community support, and local Mackay business sponsorship.

Keep an eye on MCC’s Facebook page for the date of its Open Day in 2023.

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FRIDAY 12 AUGUST The Mackay Disability Expo 2022 Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm Back bigger and better than last year, the expo will offer an opportunity for people with a disability to find out about the latest products, services, aids and equipment. It will also be an opportunity for service providers to build networks with other providers, organisations and agencies in the region. For more information, visit the Facebook event.

The Big Shed, Mackay Showgrounds Artist in Residence: Leonie Wood – Made by You! Friday, 10:00am to 12:00pm If you want to learn to draw, then this beginners’ life drawing session is just for you.

Renowned local artist Leonie Wood will help you discover techniques and develop your skills in this supportive learning environment.

Art supplies provided for use during class.

This event is for adults aged 18 and above.

Bookings required.

Gordon White Library Friday SUN.sets Every Friday Evening From 6pm Knock off drinks, lakeside dinner, good friends, and LIVE MUSIC. Wake House Australia

SATURDAY 13 AUGUST Picnic In The Park Saturday, 10:30am to 1:00pm A social event for deaf and hard of hearing children of all ages, their parents, siblings, grandparents and caregivers. BYO picnic and blanket. Activities include playground, beach, soccer, French cricket, handball, Auslan bingo and scavenger hunt. Parents or caregivers must stay with children, this is not a supervised event.

Iluka Park, Binnington Esplanade, Mackay ART TALK: Australian Feminist Art Saturday, 3:00pm Presented by Feminist Art Historian, Louise Mayhew, the lecture charts the history of feminism from when it started rippling throughout Australia as Women’s Art Movements in the mid-1970s to when feminist ethics and aesthetics spread into political screenprinting, community art,

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cyberfeminism and an emerging generation of intersectional feminist artists. Fascinating artists and projects such as Vivienne Binns, VNS Matrix, The CoUNTess and Barbara Cleveland are explored.

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of reminiscing. They will access a wonderful selection of resources to encourage friendly conversation, intellectual stimulation and reflection for those living with Dementia, their family and carers. Bookings essential.

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Underwater Hockey Come and Try Day Saturday, 11:00am to 3:00pm Come and try underwater hockey. Members of the Townsville Underwater Hockey Club are coming down to show everyone the ropes and run some games.

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BMA Kidspace Tuesday, 10:00am to 2:00pm Join local artists and performers for creative art activities designed for toddlers and their adults. Drop-in anytime between 10am and 2pm (live children’s music from 11.30am to 12.15pm). BMA Kidspace, Artspace Mackay’s free and ever popular toddler’s program, gives children under five a chance to explore and have fun with art in a climate of co-operative learning. The program includes free artist-run craft activities in two sessions, Sess1: Anytime from 10 to 11:30am; Sess2: Anytime from 12:15 to 2pm with live musical entertainment 11:30am to 12:15pm. Bring your children along for a fun day of art-making, singing and dancing. Space is limited, and all participants should be seated during their stay. If there are no seats available in the room when you arrive, simply try again later.

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SUNDAY 14 AUGUST Hostplus Cup Women In League Round – Mackay Cutters v Burleigh Bears Sunday, 10:15am Join the Cutters on Sunday August 14 for Women in League Round, celebrating all women in sport! Come down to BB Print Stadium to witness all the Mackay talent!

Hastings Deering Colts kick off: 10:45AM. Hostplus Cup kick off: 1:00PM. BB Print Stadium Konvoy 4 Kids Mackay 2022 Sunday, 10:30am to 3:00pm Join in on the 2022 Konvoy 4 Kids Mackay and help fundraise much needed funds for QLD children and families in need. All funds raised go to Variety QLD, the children’s charity.

Check out the website for ways you can get involved: https://k4kmackay.wixsite.com/ konvoy. Join the family fun day at Mackay Showgrounds!

Mackay Showgrounds Sunday Live Music – The Feels Sunday, 2:00pm to 5:00pm Music every Sunday from 2pm - 5pm. Head down to the Seabreeze Hotel this Sunday for some fresh tunes, delicious food, and ice-cold brews.

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TUESDAY 16 AUGUST Reminisce Cafe Tuesday, 9:00am to 10:30am Memories and conversations keep us connected to our loved ones. Every month, the library is having a get together with a cuppa, as they introduce you to the magic

WEDNESDAY 17 AUGUST Mackay Farmers’ Market Every Wednesday, 6:30am to 10:30am The market is a showcase of our region’s amazing produce direct from the farmer.

Bluewater Quay World Café Tuesday, 10:30am to 12:30pm World Café is a free culture-sharing group that meets every Tuesday (between February and November) from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. Activities include cooking, art and craft, conversational games, small projects, workshops, information sessions and local excursions. For more information please phone (07) 4957 7222.

The Neighbourhood Hub, 4 George Street, Mackay Sugar City Rock ‘n’ Rollers Mackay Club Wednesday Night Lessons Every Wednesday, 7:00pm Why not come along and learn to rock ‘n’ roll in a friendly and fun atmosphere with

the Sugar City Rock ‘n’ Rollers Mackay Club?

Previous experience is not required. Everyone learns at their own pace and, even better, the first lesson is free on your way to learning the four step style of rock ‘n’ roll. $5 for members and $8 for non-members after that.

The club caters for social activities for club members with regular dances with live bands in attendance and away trips. For further enquiries call 0408 983 911.

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THURSDAY 18 AUGUST Artist’s Talk: In conversation with Shelley Engwirda Thursday, 6:00pm Join Mackay artist Shelley Engwirda as she talks about her exhibition ‘We Rise’ on show in the Foyer Gallery at Artspace Mackay. Inspired by her experience as a new grandmother, Engwirda explores the way female artists have been regarded historically. For this exhibition she examines the success and failures of the women’s movement through her multidisciplinary practice. The artist’s large scale patchwork quilts alongside glass work respond to what she considers major moments in the women’s movement from the 1970s to present.

Artspace Mackay Peter Williams Medium Live Thursday, 7:00pm After numerous sell out performances in Australia, hugely popular psychic-medium Peter Williams is returning to Mackay. On the night, Peter Williams will demonstrate his amazing ability as he contacts and communicates with loved ones on the other side. He will be delivering their messages to the audience live on the day. Please ensure you arrive around 6:45pm for a 7pm start.

Peter Williams is internationally known for his heartfelt and accurate insights and continues to amaze audiences with his ability to communicate with loved ones in the Spirit world. Peter has been reading for clients in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Japan for over 10 years.

During a live event Peter uses his special ability to connect with souls that have passed over and help bring closure to those in need.

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COMMONWEALTH MEDALS For Mackay’s Hockey Heroes

25-year-old Jacob Anderson also made his Commonwealth Games debut representing the Kookaburras.

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wo Mackay hockey players will be coming home from Birmingham with medals after both the men’s and women’s teams made the gold medal matches in the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Jacob debuted for the Kookaburras in 2018 and has over 25 caps representing his country.

The Kookaburras also enjoyed an undefeated run through the group stage, finishing on top of their pool.

Claire Colwill played in the Hockeyroos team that finished with silver while Jacob Anderson and the Kookaburras won gold after thumping India in the final.

The Australians defeated England 3-2 in the semi-final before convincingly beating India 7-0, claiming gold and their seventh consecutive Commonwealth Games title.

18-year-old Claire debuted for the Hockeyroos in May this year in New Zealand and has become a vital part of the team.

She already has a strong hockey CV to her name, having represented and won tournaments with Mackay, Queensland and Australian representative teams.

Claire was part of the first Mackay team to win the Queensland U18 Championships Division 1 title in over 25 years.

Claire Colwill

The Kookaburras finished the group stage of the Commonwealth Games undefeated and without a goal scored against them.

They defeated India in a penalty shootout in the semi-final to make it to the gold

Jacob Anderson. Photos supplied: Hockey One

medal match where they went down to the hosts England 1-2 to claim silver.

Claire finished the tournament with one goal scored against Kenya in the group stage.

Jacob scored five goals throughout the Games including two in the gold medal match.

As the Commonwealth Games wrapped up earlier this week, Australia finished atop the medal tally with a total of 67 gold medals, 57 silver and 54 bronze.

CUTTERS CAUSE UPSET OVER CQ RIVALS

The Cutters defeated the Capras in a strong display at home. Photos supplied: Mackay Cutters

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ound 17 of the Hostplus Cup brought the second-placed Central Queensland Capras to Mackay on Saturday, a ground where the visitors had lost nine of their last 10 fixtures.

The Cutters were looking to extend their home ground record over the Capras in front of a strong Mackay crowd with both teams looking dangerous in the opening minutes of the game.

A shift to the left looked ominous for the Capras before Cutters winger Jake Riley read the play perfectly, intercepting a pass

before it could reach the wing and running 80 metres to put the Cutters on the counterattack.

Some simple ball movement to the left brought on an overlap with winger Laitia Moceidreke crossing in the corner untouched in the 12th minute.

Future stars of Souths and Magpies faced off at half-time. Photos supplied: Rugby League Mackay & District

corner with three minutes left in the first half.

A penalty goal on the stroke of half-time finished a near-perfect half for the Cutters, taking the home side to a 16-0 lead at halftime.

Seven minutes later, another shift to the left and a storming run from second rower Kane Bradley saw him evade three tackles to score in the 19th minute.

Eight minutes into the first half, Cutters centre Blake Paskins found space out of dummy half, busting the Capras open before finding fullback Kyle Krisanski-Kennedy who scored untouched.

The Cutters showed they can play both sides of the field, going right off a midfield scrum for Jake Riley to score in the

The Capras finally put numbers on the board in the 56th minute through Radean Robinson and again five minutes later

through Jonus Pearson.

The comeback wasn’t to be as Moceidreke scored his second for the night in the 70th minute followed shortly by front rower Jayden Morgan crossing in the 74th.

A scrappy consolation try for Capras winger Brandon Roberts in the 79th minute brought the full-time score to 34-16, capping off a huge upset for the 11thplaced Cutters.

The Cutters are back at BB Print Stadium on Sunday where they will welcome the Burleigh Bears for Women in League Round.

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t Patrick’s College Mackay have taken a giant step towards reaching the Grand Final of the prestigious Aaron Payne Cup schoolboys rugby league competition.

The decorated College savoured one of

its finest victories last week after toppling Confraternity Shield champions Ignatius Park College 20-6 in front of a boisterous Townsville home crowd to clinch the 2022 minor premiership.

There was double reason to celebrate for the Mackay youngsters with the final preliminary round triumph also avenging St Patrick’s devastating loss to their Townsville rivals in this year’s Confraternity Shield Grand Final at BB Print Stadium last month.

The stirring feat also snapped a five-year drought for St Patrick’s, who managed to post their first win over Ignatius Park since 2017.

Classy St Patrick’s half back Jaxon Purdue proved instrumental in the 20-6 Aaron Payne Cup victory over Ignatius Park College to snap a five-year drought against their Townsville rivals

Dashing St Patrick’s fullback Will Shears returned to his enterprising best to help his team sink Ignatius Park College 20-6 in schoolboy rugby league action last week

St Patrick’s lined up against neighbours Mackay State High School in a Cup semifinal on Wednesday, hoping to replicate their opening

round 36-4 victory at the Mackay Junior League Fields while Ignatius Park squared off with Kirwan State High School in a local Townsville semifinal derby.

The winners of both semifinals will progress to the Aaron Payne Cup Grand Final to be staged on Friday August 19 as a curtain raiser to the North Queensland Cowboys v New Zealand Warriors NRL clash at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

St Patrick’s playmaker Jaxon Purdue produced a standout performance at half back, scoring two of his team’s tries and creating havoc out wide with his vision and silky passing.

Bailey Anderson turned in a strong defensive effort on the wing with rampaging forward Matthew Watts, gun hooker Xavier Kerrisk, fullback Will Shears and centre Kai Simon also making an impact for the Mackay giants.

Shears was rewarded with a try while Simon booted four goals from as many attempts to complete the scoring.

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hey might have wrapped up the minor premiership title but Mercy College coach Ian Schifilitti will undertake a low key approach to the 2022 Cowboys Challenge finals series.

While disappointed with his side’s listless performance during a 12-4 loss to Ignatius Park College in Townsville last week, a buoyant Schifilitti knows they are well placed to challenge for trophy honours in coming weeks.

Mercy may have suffered their first loss of the season but go into this week’s semifinal showdown with Mareeba State High School full of confidence after trouncing their Cairns rivals 52-0 just a fortnight ago in a preliminary round.

While the players face another arduous road trip back to Townsville for the big clash, they are fully aware that another comprehensive victory will set

up a Challenge Shield decider against either Kirwan State High School or Ignatius Park College in Mackay.

Kirwan State High toppled Ignatius Park College 26-10 in the earlier Cowboys Challenge rounds before succumbing 16-10 to Mercy College in recent weeks.

Queensland Under 15 representative prop Cohen Jackson turned in a wholehearted performance for Mercy in the loss to Ignatius Park and was ably supported by playmaker Adam McSherry, hooker Hudson Clark and industrious forward Saxon Croft.

A sloppy Mercy team surrendered a 4-0 lead at the break with an undisciplined second half display as Promising Mercy College five eighth Adam McSherry in action for the minor premiers in their Townsville rivals seized the advantage.

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70th Birthday For Pioneering Bowls Club

At Goosies

BOWLS

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ednesday August 3 was a very special day in the Pioneer Valley. Of course, there was plenty of cake.

BOWLS

Prize winners celebrating Marian Ladies Bowls Club’s 70th birthday

Marian Ladies Bowls Club celebrated its 70th birthday, with bowls in the morning followed by lunch and the drawing of raffles.

Around 68 people made up of club members and visitors attended, with a day described as being full of fun and laughter. Club member Thelma Johnston used her baking talents to create a beautiful cake for all to share.

Peter Cowling and Ken Lane played the final of the B Singles last Saturday. It was a very tight game, with Ken coming out the victor this Year. Congratulations Ken. Mixed pairs and mixed fours are still being played.

Monday mixed pairs draw winners were Sandra Sommerfeld and Peter Shepherd.

Loser’s draw was won by Sally and Peter Hodgson. Lucky draws went to Peter Hammreink and Barry Lee. Wednesday ladies’ day was taken out by F. Carson, P. Cooper and D. Offield with S.

The club will be holding its annual Masters 4s event on August 15 – 17.

Gilbert and S. Cuttriss in second place.

Thursday mixed pairs winners were Jessie Haber and Lyn Tennant. Runners-up was the team of Jan Little and Paul Goldston.

Greens vouchers went to Lance Edwards and Wayne Trannore.

Friday mixed pairs was taken out by Rob Evans and Peter Horsburgh, who continue their winning streak. Lucky draw winners were Pat Elgey and Vic Gaudion with Val DePinto and Tony Allsop in second spot.

Saturday men’s day winners were Ray McCarthy and Doug Dungavell. Peter Delaney and Trevor Laurens came second.

Contributed by Tony Allsop.

Mackay Contract Bridge Club

North/South David Ting and Eric Goodchild, East/West Diane and Max Holewa.

BRIDGE

A

n exciting week of bridge last week saw the playing of the Nation-Wide Pairs and the GNOT 9 out of 9 Matches Final.

Winners of the Nation-Wide Pairs are

Winners of the GNOT Final are team Holewa – players Diane and Max Holewa, Noel Bugeia, Terrence Sheedy, closely followed by team Goodchild – Debra and Eric Goodchild, Ming and David Ting.

Weekly Club Results

Greg McLean and President, Eric Galletly man the starters box

Monday 1 August – 8 Table Mitchell Green Points N/S 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

E/W

Janelle Conroy / Terrence Sheedy 1st Josie Crowley / Barbara Tait 2nd Edward Kliese / Diane Stokes 3rd Anne Lutz / Toni Large

David Ting / Eric Goodchild Noel Bugeia / Geoffrey Patterson Victor Mason / John Ludkin

Tuesday 2 August – 4 Table One Winner Green Points 1st Noel Bugeia / Eric Goodchild 2nd Terrence Sheedy / Helen Van Den Broek 3rd Janet Hansen / Diane Morgan 4th Janelle Conroy / Eric Leivesley Wednesday 3 August – Nation-Wide Pairs 9 Table Mitchell Green Points N/S 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

David Ting / Eric Goodchild Noel Bugeia / Doone Mitchell Maria Setiyawan / Frances Brown Joy Brunette / Don Poole

E/W

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Diane Holewa / Max Holewa Debra Goodchild / Ming Ting Janelle Conroy / Alan Brown Janet Hansen / Geoffrey Patterson

Thursday Night 4 August – 4 Table One Winner 1st Frances Brown / Alan Brown 2nd Terrence Sheedy / Jan Harris 3rd Marlin Robins / Doone Mitchell Friday 5 August – 7 Table Mitchell Green Points N/S

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Geoff Taylor / Joy Robinson Joyce Deguara / Toni Large Carol Gaskell / Ian Gaskell Edward Kliese / Cath Willis

E/W

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

David Ting / Ming Ting Geoff Cowan / Noel Saunders Marlin Robins / Margaret Jennings

Saturday 6 August – GNOT Final 9 out of 9 Matches - 10 Table Mitchell Green Points 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Team

Holewa Goodchild Conroy O’Neill Morgan

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Sport

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Diane Holewa, Max Holewa, Noel Bugeia,Terrence Sheedy Debra Goodchild, Eric Goodchild, Ming Ting, David Ting Janelle Conroy, Geoff Taylor, Joy Robinson, Ken Seaniger Julie O’Neill, Geoffrey Patterson, Sandra Morrison, Richard Wix Diane Morgan, Janet Hansen, Frances Brown, Alan Brown

Ken Lane and Peter Cowling fought out the B grade singles, with Ken eventually taking out this year’s title Terms & Conditions apply

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Sport & Classifieds

Friday August 12th 2022

Cutters Coach Moving On RUGBY LEAGUE

T

he Mackay Cutters have announced the departure of Hostplus Cup Head Coach Dave El-

liott by mutual agreement.

The Cutters made the announcement earlier this month, saying in a statement “We would like to sincerely thank Dave for his work and effort over the past 10-months and wish the Elliott family all the very best in their future.”

Classifieds POSITIONS VACANT

Mr Elliot relocated to Mackay from Townsville in 2021, taking over the role as head coach from Michael Crawley for the 2022 and 2023 seasons.

Mr Elliot has previously filled the roles of Hastings Deering Colts head coach with the Townsville Blackhawks and Blackhawks Intrust Super Cup Assistant Coach.

He departs prematurely to join Norths Devils as head coach on a two-year deal starting in 2023 after receiving an unexpected phone call from Devils CEO Troy Rovelli.

The Cutters will make further announcements regarding future coaching appointments in the coming weeks.

Mackay Cutters Hostplus Cup Head Coach Dave Elliott will depart the club at the end of the season. Photo supplied: QRL

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DEATH NOTICE Allan Raymond Bickhoff (affectionately known as Tiger or Peanut).

Born 24th September, 1933 passed away on 5th of August, 2022.

Allan was a loving husband to Wanda, father, father in law, grandfather and great grandfather father to Mark and Wendy, Susan and Geoff, Bronwyn and Luke, Debbie and Cobber, Betty and James and their respective families. He will be sadly missed.

The funnel will be held at 1:30pm at St Luke’s Church, Broad Street, Sarina.

All are welcome to attend.

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Quality Epitomized Lazy summer days can be spent slipping into the private pool or lingering over a meal whether it be morning or night on the gorgeous entertaining area.

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Open-plan, air-cond family room has a soaring ceiling that creates a feeling of space and lightness and leads to the huge lower deck that’s ideal for barbies and entertaining

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Stylish Statement in Originality This beautifully presented property offers a chance to pick up something that stands out from the blandness of the crowd, with its high ceilings, indoor-outdoor lifestyle with decks on two levels and imaginative design

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Offers From $649,000 David Fisher

0408 672 703

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15 Montys Place. North Mackay

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Quality and Style near the Hospital A relaxed atmosphere is what you will feel when you enter this immaculately presented North Mackay residence. The property boasts a light and bright appearance throughout accentuated by open plan living internally and externally designed to host a number of guests.

With its quality finishing and neutral colour palette, it’s clear that this property coupled with the prized location being within close proximity to the Mater Hospital, the home won’t be around for long.

North Mackay is the perfect location for couples or growing families. Within a short drive you'll find Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre, great public and private schools and only a short drive to Mackay’s CBD. Simply one of this popular area’s best valued properties ensures that 15 Monty’s Place is a must see for any fastidious purchaser! Its quality and style will be sure to impress all.

By Negotiation Ben Kerrisk

0407 514 983 Mick McLeod

0408 777 971 Ryan Patton

0435 825 323

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18 Margaret Street, Walkerston

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Great Location with a Great Shed This quality home is located in the highly sought-after suburb of Walkerston. Having undergone a freshen up of vinyl flooring through and repainted.

Original style high set home, hosting 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom upstairs with multi-purpose rooms downstairs and all on a big block with a great shed.

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Walkerston is sought after by many families due to its proximity to local schools and a number of shopping precincts and only a short drive to the CBD, Sporting fields, restaurants, cafes, local shops provide additional services.

By Negotiation

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0435 825 323

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343 Alfred ST South Mackay

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City Living Would you love a huge family home that offers multiple indoor and outdoor living areas set on the fringe of the CBD? Would you also like a home that offers all that plus potential for a home-based business including off-street parking… then look no further. 343 Alfred Street offers one the opportunity to live in the city.

There is no lack of living areas inside either, as the home

offers a family room with living and dining areas and a second generous, light-filled enclosed patio, in addition to 5 generously sized bedrooms.

Outdoor living and entertaining are a delight at this home, as it offers a covered outdoor entertainment area and manicured low maintenance backyard. The home is fully fenced and has 2-bay garage.

AUCTION Ben Kerrisk

0407 514 983 Mick McLeod

0408 777 971 Ryan Patton

SOLD 0435 825 323

Multiple Offers

16 Private Inspections 7 Oxley CRES Erakala 4

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Ben Kerrisk 0407 514 983 Mick McLeod 0408 777 971 Ryan Patton 0435 825 323

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51 Clive Rogers Drive, Mirani

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Outstanding Rural Home for the Family This outstanding rural home is built by renowned builder ‘Rebtzke homes’ and features key elements for the whole family to enjoy; 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms and multiple generously sized living areas and more.

Tiled flooring and carpet flow throughout the home with the black accents complementing the open plan living and dining area that spills out onto the entertainer’s patio that overlooks the breathtaking countryside.

AUCTION

Privacy is paramount here and an amazing feeling of free space is represented by the unique design. The construct of the home incorporates high ceilings and glass panel windows allowing an abundance of natural light and ventilation to fill the home.

The home is ideally located in the ever-popular estate Pioneer lakes. The estate, set in the heart of Mirani, is only 10 minutes from the Marian Town Centre and only another 35 minutes from Mackay. Mirani is a small-town community with many major city conveniences.

0407 514 983

28 Barber Drive, Eimeo

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Look no further than 28 Barber Drive, with a newly renovated kitchen and bathrooms. The family home has an open plan living and dining that flows out onto the entertaining area which overlooks the low maintenance yard and established gardens beds/ retaining wall.

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Mick McLeod

0408 777 971 Ryan Patton

0435 825 323

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Family Home with Endless Possibilities This family low set solid brick home has only recently had its renovations completed and is ready for that lucky someone to enjoy all that’s on offer here coupled with its delightful location and within moments to an array of beaches will make the property a must see for one and for all.

Ben Kerrisk

4 bedrooms with the master coming complete with air conditioning and a built in robe, all secondary bedrooms feature a conditioning and built in robes.

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Enjoy the comforts of quality family living in the heart of Northern Beaches, with the area having more developments in the pipeline this property is in a sought-after growth spot and all within minutes to the beaches

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Modern Townhouse Close to the City Centre Located within walking distance to town and only minutes to the beach this multi-level townhouse is sure to impress first home buyers or the astute investor.

fans, air conditioning, carpet and built-in robes both bathroom are modern and well appointed adjacent to the rooms.

Modern kitchen with quality appliances adjacent to the open plan living, dining that flows seamlessly to outdoor patio and backyard perfect for entertaining.

Ideally positioned and within minutes from the CBD, Shopping Precincts, Cafes and Restaurants. For those with children, conveniently located are Day care Centres, both Primary and Secondary Schools and various sporting facilities.

The home offers 3 generously sized bedrooms with ceiling

$399,000 Ben Kerrisk

0407 514 983 Mick McLeod

0408 777 971 Ryan Patton

SOLD 0435 825 323

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29 Dickens Avenue, Ooralea 4

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This property was under contract before the first open home and was unconditionally sold only 14 days after hitting the market!

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Auction Auction Thursday 25 25 August Thursday August10am 10am Unit 1, 39 Broad St, Sarina Unit 1, 39 Broad St, Sarina

A generous 86.6ha* (214* acres) on the banks of Funnell Creek in the well rous 86.6ha*•(214* acres) on the banks of Funnell Creek in the well renowned Blue Mountain district renowned Blue Mountain district d into 5 paddocks w/ a laneway system leading to central cattle yards w/ vet crush & loading yards • Fenced into 5 paddocks w/ a laneway system leading to central cattle yards w/ minately covered in Pangola, there are several areas that would also be suitable for hay production vet crush & loading yards l Creek irrigation licence + equipped bore, previously growing strawberries for roadside & markets • Predominately covered in Pangola, there are several areas that would also be oom shed house, open plan living w/ bathroom, kitchen & air conditioning + nice wood heater suitable for hay production

Richard Murphy 0417 980 289 Ray White Rural Sarina

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• 4 bedroom shed house, open plan living w/ bathroom, kitchen & air conditioning + nice wood heater

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Rural Dual Frontage Acreage 10ha* (25ac*), Barrie Lane, Homebush, Qld • Dual frontage to Barrie Lane & Eton-Homebush Rd • School across the road, 26min* Mackay, 16min* Paget Industrial area, 8min* Bruce Highway • Fertile acreage to build your home or ideal spot for a large hardstand industrial complex (STCA) • 3 phase power access, currently under cane

Auction Thursday 25 August 10am Unit 1, 39 Broad St, Sarina

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Friday June 10th 2022

wEEKEND OF 12TH AuguST TO 14TH AuguST, 2022

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48 Investigator St, Andergrove

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10:00-10:30

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4/10 Paperbark Way, Andergrove

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9:30-10:00

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47 John Oxley Ave, Rural View

O/O $399,000

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12 Camellen St, Beaconsfield

O/F $599K

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$579K

9:00-9:30

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3 Regency Cres, Beaconsfield

$699,000

9:00-9:30

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33 Cassia St, Beaconsfield

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6 Sir Griffith Way, Rural View

BY NEG

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185 Goldsmith St, East Mackay

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22 Victor Ave, Glenella

O/F $399K

11:00-11:30

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71 Olletts Rd, Habana

O/F $1,100,000

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O/F $349K

10:00-10:30

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16 B2

4 Holack St, North Mackay

O/F $409K

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14 Orion Ave, North Mackay

O/F $449K

9:00-9:30

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15 Montys Pl, North Mackay

BY NEG

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24 Harvey St, North Mackay

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55 Mdina Drive, Habana

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From the front cover of a magazine. Designed and executed to perfection. There will be many hours, memories and laughs created in this private haven.

As the cool nights bless us with the most spectacular sunsets and afternoons of outdoor cooking. As summer approaches, holiday at home. The floor plan on offer is versatile and clever with double bedrooms for a growing family. When visitors stay for the night, they’ll be more than comfortable overlooking the pool. The man hours and money have already been poured into this Lifestyle so you can sit back, enjoy knowing your dream is now your reality. Call us today!

4 Price Offers Around $1,300,000

Address: 224 Victoria Street, Mackay

Stacy Brand 0415 134 717

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37 Stevic St, Walkerston

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This is the one you've been waiting for. The shed, the pool, the entertainer’s area and the fantastic spacious home that accommodates the whole family. Here it is, 37 Stevic Street has got it all. When you find a home like this best to jump on it. The versatile living space will be perfect as the family grows. Designed perfectly with the Master Suite located away from the other 3 bedrooms.

All bedrooms are apart from each other and designed in a way that makes everyone feel that they have their own space. Modern and move in ready, don't spend a dollar on upgrades and make this home the one for your next chapter.

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Stacy Brand 0415 134 717

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33 Cassia St, Beaconsfield

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This solid brick home is the perfect starter home! In an awesome suburb, tucked away with local traffic only. This a beautiful home to call your own. Modern flooring throughout, freshly painted with a great light appeal, updated and modern kitchen with a great colour scheme. This home is move in ready and the perfect place to begin the next chapter of life. Open plan living and lounge is always pleasant, feel right at home when being welcomed by the light, bright entry. The yard is a fantastic size, a tree for the kids to climb and a pool that will be a must in the sweltering Summer to come. Call Today!

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Address: 224 Victoria Street, Mackay

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12 Duranbah Cct, Blacks Beach

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Stunning street appeal. Awesome neighbours with owner occupiers taking pride in their presentation. A gorgeous interior with beautiful features throughout. High ceilings make the home feel so welcoming. The kitchen and open plan layout are divine and so homely. The modern kitchen is a delightful, so much storage and truly a quality kitchen. The back patio is a great size, and fit to entertain all the family and friends. The yard is perfect for the family and great for a dog, build your shed or pop in that pool you've been dreaming of. This home is perfect!

Saturday 12:00-12:30PM

Stacy Brand 0415 134 717

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29 Peatey St, Andergrove Price $785,000 "We will not sell our next house with anyone else!

Ben and Nic for the win! Absolute genuine people.

Great support and understanding to your situation.

A very professional team." Brett and Kendall, Sellers

EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES WITH BEN CHICK 0418 764 399

41 Schooner Ave, Bucasia

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Live your best life in Bucasia. An awesome community, close to the gorgeous beaches that runs for miles, fantastic schools so close by, in a great neighbourhood.

This family home boasts a great layout, an awesome home hub. The kitchen is at the core with a dining area set off it. The breakfast bar is always an appreciated bonus to a family home. When the family grows, the need for more versatile space does too. 41 Schooner Avenue offers everything you need for now, and even more for the future and your next chapter. Perfect as a family home, first home or investment. Move in Ready! Call Today!

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Stacy Brand 0415 134 717

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Address: 224 Victoria Street, Mackay

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Pinevale Road, Pinevale

RIVERFRONT- CANE & CATTLE

• 888 acres over 4 titles with a wide frontage to the Pioneer River at Pinevale West of Mackay. Cane Production Area of 153 acres with additional 86 acres formerly cultivated now established to irrigatable Rhodes grass pasture. Balance mostly lightly treed open forest ridge country with Signal, Rhodes & Stylo well established. Stock fencing in good order provides 5 paddocks.

• Fibro house needs renovation.

• Main shed/workshop of 387m2 with high clearance harvester bay and second open front machinery shed.

Auction on site Saturday 17/9/2022 at 2.00pm Inspection

By Appointment

0428 182 569 | rural@blacksrealestate.com.au | Royce Dunn

85 Masottis Road, Homebush 3

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DIVERSIFIED 102 ACRES CREEK FRONT FARM & FORMER TOURIST VENUE

Auction on site • Diversity is key to this 102 acres farming and formerly tourist business property on Sandy Creek, under 20 minutes to Mackay at Homebush. Saturday 17/9/2022 • Broad range of sturdy structural improvements include a 3 bedroom at 11.00am & sleep out home, large masonary block garden centre/tourist Inspection attraction (formerly Orchid Ways), modern 6m x 9m high clearance

By Appointment zincalum over steel frame shed & various other out buildings including well constructed poultry & aviary runs. Set in pleasant well established gardens, running down to include the fantastic swimming hole.

0428 182 569 | rural@blacksrealestate.com.au | Royce Dunn

Lot 6 Munbura Road, Munbura MAKE IT YOURS

Within 10 mins of Mackay and Sarina. This wonderful and level block allows room for a self sustaining lifestyle for anyone. With room for a large house and shed.

The large corner block is 1 hectare (2.5 acres) in size with bitumen road frontage. Your bore is located in the upper corner of the property.

Auction on Site 20/8/22 @ 12noon

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The property is a small walk away from Bell Creek which provides a sense of relaxation to the area. High quality soil allows you to create your own self sustaining lifestyle with a lovely garden and poultry.

0428 182 569 | rural@blacksrealestate.com.au | Royce Dunn

07 4963 2500 | 43 Wood St, Mackay | blacksrealestate.com.au

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193 Pleystowe Connection Road, Balnagowan 3

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Auction on site Saturday 27/8/2022 at noon • Solid 3 bedroom highset Qld style home with fully enclosed brick base.

OPEN • Quality polished hardwood timber floors throughout. Roomy living area. Sat: 10 - 11.00am • 7373 sq metre (about 2 acres) rural lifestyle block within the 20km radius of Mackay.

• Second bathroom, laundry and storage to ground level • 3 sheds including a 21m x 8m, 6 lockable bay machinery shed plus high clearance bay.

0401 835 806 | dcronin@blacksrealestate.com.au | Dan Cronin

55C Coles Road, Andergrove 3

STANDOUT STATUS!

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INVESTORS…….. NO BODY CORPORATE FEES and current RENTAL RETURN of $495 per week!

FIRST HOME BUYERS or NEW TO TOWN or DOWN SIZING • Lowset house with a floor plan of 175.86m2 on a 360m2 low maintenance block.

• Open plan living and dining areas that flow to large outdoor undercover entertaining area.

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0427 423 553 | gwilson@blacksrealestate.com.au | Glenis Wilson

47 John Oxley Drive, Rural View 3

PERFECT STARTER !

• 3 Bedroom lowset brick residence situated on a massive 1275 sqm allotment.

• All bedrooms & living area air conditioned.

• Low maintenance tiles throughout the living areas & new carpet to all bedrooms.

• Plenty of shed space on offer – 2 bay garage, 2 bay open carport & 7 x 6m lockable powered shed.

• Fully fenced with access to the backyard via the garage.

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0419 781 816 | rbrunke@blacksrealestate.com.au | Roy Brunke

07 4963 2500 | 43 Wood St, Mackay | blacksrealestate.com.au

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FEATURE PROPERTY 29 & 29A/17 Golden Orchid Dr, Airlie Beach Double The Choice, Double The Income read on page 31

RACE WEEK ON NOW

FULL PROGRAM INSIDE WHERE TO VOTE THIS SATURDAY read on page 3

34th Airlie Beach Race Week Sets Sail Today

GLAMPING AT LAKE PROSERPINE read on page 11

Whitsunday Sailing Club General Manager Robin Ross, Race Director Ross Chisholm and Sailing Club Commadore Heather Sutton aboard Airlie Beach Race Week’s start boat

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record number of yachts from as far afield as Western Australia and Tasmania have sailed into the Whitsundays in recent weeks to compete in the 34th annual Airlie Beach Race Week.

Following on from a challenging few years with state borders closing just days before the 2021

event, last year saw 102 entries cancelling within a week.

Back better than ever before, organisers are now excited to see the regatta reinstated to its former glory in 2022, with an impressive 180 boats competing across 15 divisions.

year and we are thrilled to see the event return to this size at last,” said Robin Ross, General Manager of Whitsunday Sailing Club.

“To put an event of this scale on for the town and for Queensland is pretty awesome!”

“It’s been wonderful to get so many boats this

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DECK With Declan

Here we are, Constant Readers.

It’s my last week as editor at Whitsunday Life. Rachael is back from holiday, relaxed and ready to resume our regularly scheduled program. I have to say: I’ve really enjoyed my time as editor. It’s been extremely eye-opening, both personally and professionally.

You know that scene when Rocky climbs the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Arts? Yeah. You know the one.

Being editor has been my own everyman-style 80s training montage.

There was a moment in the first week I took over where I thought: “I’m about to be overwhelmed here”. A bit of a sink or swim-type feeling.

I managed to flip a switch in my head and bat away the stress, though. But not without the help of colleagues and, of course, my loving partner, Orane.

I managed to swim.

And now, at the end of it, I feel a bit sad that I’ve made it back to shore. There’s going to be a few things I’ll miss: the creative control, the sense of responsibility. I’m excited to have a greater role in some of those in the future - that’s the wonderful thing about being a part of a rapidly growing

business. You get in on the ground floor, the only way is up.

The thing I’ll take away from the whole experience most is a watermark of effort; a point that I should strive towards in my journalism. I know I can handle it. I want to keep topping that watermark until I retire in a farflung future.

It’s been fantastic to take on the challenge and (feel) like I’ve thrived. It’s not been an easy few weeks to contend with, either.

We’ve had the incident in Bogie this week and the Airlie Beach Race Week to cover, last week the Great Barrier Reef Festival.

And the election has been an undercurrent through all of it.

It’s been chocka-block. I think it’s made me a better writer and certainly a better journalist.

So, to all of you out there: thanks for reading along with me, Constant Readers. It’s been a blast.

I’ll be writing an On Deck With Declan once a month from now on, so look forward to that – see you in a months’ time.

“A Big Love Bug”

Two-year-old Carter is looking for his forever home

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ittle Carter, a two-yearold Bull Dog cross, has been homeless and without a family for over two months now, after he was given to Bowen Pet Rescue and kindly sheltered at the local Pet Motel.

Volunteer Bronwen Wicks said he is a friendly, kind and loving dog yet suffers from separation anxiety which is a product of his former environment moving around a lot, living in squats and scavenging for food.

“It breaks your heart because he is such a good boy!” she said.

“He’s a big love bug and wants to be with someone who is going to invest time with him – can stay with him at home or Quote of the Week: bring him to work, maybe take “One day I will find the right him to the beach – he loves the words, and they all will be water!” simple.”

- Jack Kerouac, ‘The Dharma This week the ‘Good Deed’ shout-out goes to Carter’s volBums’

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unteer walkers who take time out of their days to bring joy to the life of this little pup.

At the moment, Carter is being walked by two local ladies who, between them both, take him out three afternoons per week.

Bronwen says she is very grateful for their help and that she is also hoping to find another walker who would like to volunteer up to three afternoons a week for at least an hour.

Bowen Pet Rescue currently have six cats and 10 dogs being cared for in foster homes and waiting to find a family.

This non-for-profit community group is desperately looking for donations - if you are holding a charity event perhaps you could donate the proceeds to this worthy cause.

They are also hoping to find a forever home for Carter, please contact them directly if you think you could help.

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n August 13, thousands of Whitsunday residents will cast their vote in the Whitsunday Mayoral by-election at voting booths across the region.

More than 4000 people have already taken advantage of early voting ahead of the Saturday mandatory vote, according to the Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ).

They expect up to 12,000 more people could cast their vote at one of four early voting polling booths in Bowen, Cannonvale, Collinsville, and Proserpine before Saturday.

Electoral Commissioner Pat Vidgen said Whitsunday early voters were making the most of early voting options, including voting in person at early voting centres, via postal votes or telephone voting for those eligible.

“We still expect around 40 or 50 per cent of votes to be cast before Saturday’s polling day,” Mr Vidgen said.

“We know the last couple of days before election day are always busy so we encourage anyone interested in voting early, to get in early to avoid queues.”

Early voting booths are open daily in Bowen, Cannonvale and Proserpine from

9am to 5pm, except Friday when they close at 6pm. Collinsville opens today until Thursday from 1pm to 5pm and from 1pm to 6pm on Friday.

• Bowen PCYC, corner Hay St and Queens Rd, Bowen • Whitsunday Shopping Centre, shop 150/226 Shute Harbour Rd, Cannonvale • Collinsville Community Centre, 11 Conway Street, Collinsville • Proserpine Whitsunday Freemason Lodge, 29 Chapman St, Proserpine Voters have until midday on Saturday to register for telephone voting and can vote up until 6pm on election night. To register phone 1300 912 782.

Telephone voting is available to those who meet certain criteria, including having to isolate due to a COVID-19 diagnosis or those who are interstate or overseas.

Where To Vote On Election Day: Five polling booths will be open from 8am to 6pm on election day, Saturday 13 August:

• Father Tom Guard Hall, St Catherine’s Catholic College, 90 Renwick Road, Proserpine

• Cannonvale State School, 56 Coral Esplanade, Cannonvale

• Hamilton Island Resort, Hamilton Island

• Collinsville Community Centre, 11 Conway Street, Collinsville

• Bowen PCYC, Corner Hay St and Queens Rd, Bowen

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Bogie Tragedy: Alleged Gunman Faces Court Two of the victims of a triple-homicide in Bogie were identified as Maree and Mervyn Schwarz

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he man at the centre of a Queensland cattle property triple-homicide which shook a small rural town between Collinsville and Bowen appeared in court for the first time on Monday.

He did not appear in person - instead via video-link from the Cannonvale Watchhouse - due to concerns for his safety following the assessment of the security facilities at the Proserpine Magistrates Court.

At the hearing, Darryl Valroy Young, a 59-year-old, long-time resident of Bogie, was charged with three counts of murder and another count of attempted murder.

The other was identified as Graham Tighe

ing from an incident that could “only have happened in the United States, not here”.

Police allege the incident occurred in the early morning of last Thursday.

At 9.00am, Thursday, August 4 Police allege they received a report that three people had been fatally shot at a property on Shannonvale Road, and another man, Ross Tighe, suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

The matter has been adjourned to a location closer to the alleged triple homicide: Bowen Magistrates Court on November 1.

Police said Mr Tighe, 30, managed to flee the scene in a red ute and alerted them to the shooting. Police and Ambulance services arrived, as well as RACQ CQ Rescue Helicopters, who flew Mr Tighe to Mackay Base Hospital where he received life-saving surgery.

In the aftermath, the town of Bogie is reel-

Police soon announce a Public Safety

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Preservation Act (PSPA) covering a large swath of Bogie, one which they later revoked in favour of a smaller area centred around the actual site of the shooting.

The victims of the alleged shooting were soon identified as Ross Tighe’s family members - stepfather Mervyn Schwarz, his mother Maree Schwarz, and brother Graham Tighe – all of whom were shot dead at the front gate of the cattle property on Shannonvale Road.

Ross Tighe (R) was the sole survivor of the event and underwent lifesaving surgery at Mackay Base Hospital, having been shot by the alleged gunman in the abdomen

in the dispute.

None of the party had any idea that the murders that had taken place until police arrived.

After giving statements, all were released except Mr Young, who was taken to Bowen Police station and charged on Friday afternoon with the triple-homicide.

Police Detective Inspector, Tom Armitt, said police received confused reports about where the crime scene was located as the properties were “tens of thousands of acres” large, which led to an almost daylong traversal of the crime scene.

Police will allege a “conversation” between the victims and the alleged shooter occurred the night before (Wednesday, August 3) the incident. This conversation then led to a meeting at a gate between their properties on Thursday.

“[Police had] no idea who or where the [alleged] shooting offender was,” Detective Inspector Armitt said.

“What we do know is that all parties are neighbours, some conversation has occurred between the parties and resulted in a meeting up at the party’s boundary line earlier that morning when the incident occurred,” Detective Armitt said.

But believed he was armed with a rifle, meaning officers were “in danger of being shot from any distance.”

“So that was slow and meticulous work and extremely brave of the officers who were involved.”

The investigation and travel through the rural country of Bogie lasted into the night, until three persons of interest were arrested – later identified as Mr Young, his son and a female member of the family along with two members of a power company who had been working on the property but were not believed to be involved

“We understand that there was a conversation the night before and that was the reason they met the next morning.

“There was an invitation for them to go there and discuss.”

Police will allege Mr Young then murdered the family at the front of the Shannonvale Rd property over an ongoing dispute about land boundaries.

Mr Young is due to appear in Bowen magistrates court on 1 November.

NO SERIOUS INJURIES IN LATEST BRUCE HIGHWAY CAR ACCIDENT Authorities have confirmed that there are no serious injuries in the road incident which took place between a vehicle and truck on the Bruce Highway at the intersection of Sawmill Dr and Myrtlevale on Tuesday afternoon.

Queensland Police Services were called at 1.14pm and were told that a female was stuck in the car.

Queensland Fire and emergency Services were the first to attend at 1.30pm and a spokesperson said that equipment was used to remove the door of the vehicle as the passenger was ‘encapsulat-

ed’ but not trapped.

A Queensland Ambulance Services spokesperson said that Paramedics transported four patients to Proserpine Hospital including a male teen for precaution, two female children - one with a minor head injury and the second for precaution – as well as one female in her 20s with head, neck and hip injuries that were not serious.

The highway was closed in both directions and re-opened at 2.30pm. Police are still investigating the cause.

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Coral Coverage On Reef At Record Levels S

ome areas of Great Barrier Reef are reporting their highest amount of coral coverage in 36 years of monitoring as it recovers from past storms and mass-bleaching events – including reefs in the Whitsundays.

Coral coverage is the proportion of the reef covered by sponges, algae, and other organisms – which has improved significantly in the northern and central sections of the 2300-kilometre reef.

Coral cover has reached record highs according to new data from the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS), part of a three decade-long monitoring mission.

Dr Paul Hardisty, CEO of Australian Institute of Marine Science, said he would categorise the story as “good and bad news.”

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“The not so good news is the recent bleaching events in 2020 and 2022 signal the reef is in a different era than it was 36 years ago.

“The easy thing to take away from this story is: coral cover is as good as it was in the 80s. But are the conditions the same? No. We’re walking a tight-rope and that recovery isn’t going to continue unless we act to

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Dr Mike Emslie, who leads the AIMS’s long-term monitoring program, elaborated: “the resurgence could be short-lived with the increase driven by fast-growing Acropora corals that are highly susceptible to bleaching, wave damage associated with cyclones and outbreaks of crown-ofthorns starfish.”

“This isn’t the first time the Great Barrier Reef has recovered. It’s been seen before.

The rate of increase has been seen before.

But all it takes is another summer of bad bleaching or a cyclone, which we haven’t had for a while, and things can change,” he said.

The latest monitoring report is based on surveys at 87 reefs between August last year and May this year. About half of that work was done before this year’s bleaching event.

Dr Hardisty said there were three things we could do.

“Bring global emissions down as quickly as possible, continue to protect the reef ’s resilience through crown-of-thorns starfish management, water quality, and the third thing is help the reef adapt to climate change,” he said.

“If you give the reef a chance, it can recover. If the disturbances like cyclones and bleaching come too frequently, it won’t.”

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oday - August 12 - marks 125 years since the first police station was opened in Proserpine.

Before our first “permanent” police presence: In the early days of settlement, police protection in Proserpine was scant indeed.

Members of the Colonial Police Force were responsible for patrolling huge areas of land throughout Queensland. Such was the case for Ferdinand Tompson who travelled by horseback with an aboriginal tracker scouting ahead of him. His police district encompassed all the land bordered by settlements of Proserpine, Cairns and Georgetown and he would take twelve months to cover the district.

In the course of his travels, Tompson often stayed at Goorganga (then known as Bromby Park) with his sister, Rebecca Bode. His final resting place is in the Proserpine Cemetery.

Finally, an official police station of our own: • On August 12, 1897, the Proserpine Police Station – if one could call it that – opened on two acres of land purchased from Proserpine Central Mill directors at £7/acre. It consisted of two duck tents (12 foot by 10 foot) and flys – one for an office; the other for a dwelling. The lockup was primitive - prisoners were chained to a large,

heavy log under a massive Moreton Bay fig.

• Constables Tasker and Sherlock and a tracker, patrolled the district on horseback.

• On February 3 1898, a cyclone destroyed the station but requests for a building were ignored.

• In October/November, a police hut was completed after three District Justices of the Peace complained about the inhumane act of chaining prisoners to a log and that police were still living in tents.

• By the end of 1898, the Proserpine district was declared a place for holding Court of Petty Sessions and with a growing population, residents felt a building was appropriate.

• By 1899, a combined police station and courthouse had been erected on the corner of Main Street and what is now known as Mill Street.

When the “silent cops” came to town: Did you know that Proserpine had two “silent cops” back in 1935? And no, these were not shy recruits.

• Traffic domes made from stone, concrete, metal or other substances were installed in the centre of the road, rising above the road’s surface. They were

fitted with reflectors and painted to improve visibility.

• These domes replaced a policeman who, in earlier times, was on point duty at some intersections to direct vehicles in heavy traffic areas. They took on the nickname, “silent cop”.

Police station and courthouse complex cicra 1950s

• Proserpine Council installed two domes, one on Main Street at the Chapman Street intersection and the other at the junction of Mill Street.

Drivers had to keep the “cop” on the right when making turns.

It was hoped these would minimise accidents at these corners.

• The “silent cop” disappeared from Queensland roads on Monday, October 1 1962.

Moving forward: • Over time, there were alterations and extensions to the police station/courthouse built in 1899 – most notable was in 1938 when a major addition saw the complex extended further down Mill Street.

• On June 9, 1967, a new complex consisting of two separate buildings was opened. The police station was built in its current position in Mill Street approximately on its original site while the courthouse was built in Main Street where it still exists today.

• In response to growth in the district, the Cannonvale Police Station, built as a two-officer station, opened on November 30, 1979. Then, in June 2009, a new $11.9 million building including a modern eight-cell facility on site and a major incident room was opened beside the original station.

How times have changed.

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Eighty Year Proserpine Flower Show Set To Bloom

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ne of the region’s longest standing events will return in September to celebrate eight decades of Proserpine locals showcasing their best blossoming blooms.

Organising committees for the 80th annual Uniting Church Flower Show on Saturday, September 10, are busily preparing ahead of one of Proserpine’s favourite events.

A new tourism offering ‘Glamping’ is coming to Lake Proserpine courtesy of its new caretakers, Red Cat Adventures

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hich would you prefer: sipping champagne in a luxurious tent, or bush camping waterside?

The choice will soon be yours with new Lake Proserpine caretakers, Red Cat Adventures, announcing glamping will be added to the ever-improving tourism locale.

Only new as custodians of Lake Proserpine, Red Cat Adventures Director, Julie Telford, said her business – a famed Whitsunday tourism operator - wasn’t resting on its laurels, and have already been in proactive planning for the future, which included the addition of this new tourism offering.

“We are excited to announce that we aim to be offering “Glamping” tents in time for the September school holidays,” Ms Telford said.

“Lake Proserpine will still be a relaxed outback environment, it will still be bush camping, but by adding the option of “Glamping” visitors can now choose the type of experience which suits them.”

“We will also use our extensive experience and knowledge of the tourism industry to raise the profile of Proserpine as a destination which will have a flow-on benefit to the town’s local businesses.”

Glamping, a portmanteau of glamorous and camping, describes camping with amenities not usually associated with traditional bush camping – think luxurious tent-living.

Ms Telford said they were confident on expanding the Lake Proserpine experience even further. “[We want to] improve on the land and water activities,” she said.

“There are also plans to introduce low-impact water sports, so it is timely for Red Cats to expand and invest in new landbased projects in the region.”

And it’s not just organisers getting into the nitty-gritty of preparing, as supportive locals prepare their exhibits of flowers, orchids, pot plants, fruit, and vegetables to make the event as colourful as can be.

With this year’s theme ‘Butterfly Garden’, Flower Show committee members Bernadine Stevens and Julianne O’Brien said there will be “butterflies everywhere.”

“We always have a different theme each year, which always makes it exciting. The people of Proserpine are so supportive; it’s a big thing picking your flowers and organising them each year. It’s a big effort they make on our behalf,” Ms Stevens said.

“You also never know what’s going to turn up,” Ms O’Brien added. “One year we had a giant cabbage turn up!”

Alongside the staple of its flower show, the 80th anniversary will host face paint-

ing for children, fabulous entertainment, and floral art, as well as a morning tea and lunch. There’s set to be plenty of cake, biscuit, and craft stalls, too.

“We’ve always got community groups that come in to supply the entertainment, so basically you can sit there all day and watch the entertainment,” Ms O’Brien said.

The event regularly hosts upwards of 150 floral displays across its varied categories, and this year attendees can look forward to a special cupcake display to celebrate the eight decades the show has been a part of the community.

A portion of the funds raised will return to the Proserpine Uniting Church rebuild, with hand-crafted butterfly magnets for sale on the day.

For information, check www.proserpineuniting.org.au/the-uniting-churchflower-show/ What: Proserpine/Whitsunday Uniting Church Flower Show And Fete Butterfly Garden 80th Celebration When: Saturday, 10 September from 10am to 2pm Where: Cyclone Shelter, Sterry Street, Proserpine

Ms Telford said it was a “slice of paradise” and the new caretakers Ilze and Mark Huston, are passionate about their roles and enthusiastic about meeting and greeting visitors daily.

Acting Mayor John Collins said it was exciting to have the multi award-winning Red Cat Adventures onboard and helping to grow the Lake Proserpine experience.

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BIGGEST BOOK “Whoever Comes To Me Will Never Go Hungry” BONANZA EVER T definitely our best ever. The only things I can think is that people had purchased a lot of books over COVID and they needed somewhere to get rid of them!

Volunteer Jan Lade, Proserpine Museum Vice President Don Kurkowski, and volunteer Larraine Biggs

“I think, even though it’s been 26 years, the word is really getting out now because there were a lot of new people dropping in.”

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The week-long event is the major fundraiser for the museum, with money cycled back into maintenance, upkeep, and upgrades for the volunteer-run building.

Volunteers at the museum were astounded by the backing from the local community as the over two decade-long running event experienced unprecedented support.

The Book Bonanza has long been a “treasure trove” for local collectors, but volunteers were particularly glad to see the new generation picking up the paperbacks this year – another indicator of its growing success.

aperbacks were flying off the shelf in July for Proserpine Museum’s Book Bonanza with the local institution reporting this year was its best ever, both in terms of donations and funds raised.

A volunteer at Proserpine Museum attributed the 2022 event’s success to a few factors.

“The community has always given us strong support by giving us the books themselves,” the volunteer said.

“But this year in terms of donations, it’s

“We were just so thrilled – the first Saturday and Sunday were the busiest and I was so pleased,” the volunteer said.

“We had so many young families coming through and that was something in particular that I noticed. It was fantastic to see.”

wo local pastors are utilising the platform of their church to make positive change in the community, one bag of groceries at a time.

Whitsunday Impact Church pastors Sam and Josh Faltinsky began their ‘Community Pantry’ six weeks ago, distributing food to “those who need it most” in the small sugar town.

Local pastors in Proserpine, Sam and Josh Faltinsky, have begun a ‘Community Pantry’, donating grocery goods to “those who need it most”

Taking in donations of canned goods, vouchers, groceries, and more from locals, their Community Pantry has quickly taken off – both on the donation and collection front.

People from “all walks of life” have dropped by in their time of need to receive food assistance, as well as drop off astounding donations.

“We’ve had people drop by a full $500 dollars’ worth of groceries for donation, and we’ve had up to $1500 in vouchers for those in need, too,” Pastor Josh Faltinsky said.

His wife and co-pastor, Sam Faltinsky, said the idea was to help the community originally through crisis care - helping a few people find a room for the night.

It quickly became apparent locals needed more help than just housing, and Sam said it was now “a way to help people eat every week.”

“The cost of living has gone crazy, and we were helping these people with rooms, but what they really needed a lot of the time was food,” she said.

“We started collecting donations as a church: non-perishable items that we’d be giving out.

“It just grew from there, and now we have

a huge collection of food that comes in every week, and then disappears when we open up our doors on a Tuesday. People in the community pop by for their free bag of food, no questions asked.”

Josh said it was a way for their church to “fill the gap” that was being felt in Proserpine, with the town’s extremely limited options for assistance of this type.

“We’re kind of the third party that is distributing the generosity. We’ve found a real need, and we’ll fill the gap. We want to keep growing it,” he said.

“Now, we’re wanting for our community to rise up as well and take responsibility of those less fortunate.

“I can see it being open more than one day soon – we just need more volunteers – and it could be a whole warehouse of food for those in need eventually.”

Whitsunday Impact Church Community Pantry is being run as an entirely volunteer operation each Tuesday, opening at 9.00am to 12.00pm at the 202-204 Bruce Highway church.

“Our biggest heart as a church is: what can we do for our community. How are we giving back and impacting our community,” Sam said.

“You can come in, no strings attached, it’s just if you need a hand, come in and get a bag of food.”

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Sea Marina Named Bowen Locals Change Coral ‘World’s Best Superyacht Marina’ Tracks On Career

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ith a love of trains and a dream to work with them, 31-year-old Bowen local Taylor Paul is swapping his plasterer’s float for the keys to a Bowen Rail Company GT46C-ACe Gen III locomotive.

“This is a dream come true,” Taylor said.

“These sorts of opportunities don’t present themselves too often in a small town such as Bowen, so I thought I’d put my application in and give it a crack, and I’m so happy this has come through for me.”

Taylor is one of 12 former tradespeople, supermarket managers, police officers and childcare workers to change tracks on their career as part of Bowen Rail Company’s (BRC) second driver school.

More than 1,600 applications were received for the roles which are being delivered in partnership with expert rail industry training business Trojan Rail.

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trainee drivers brought enormous enthusiasm and a different way of thinking to the business.

“We knew that the industry talent pool wasn’t going to be able to provide the more than 80 drivers needed to operate our full complement of trains, so we had to think differently and create new opportunities and mechanisms to open doors for local people to work for Bowen Rail,” he said.

“Part of the answer was to invest in next generation locomotives and wagons that remove many of the physical barriers that had previously prevented some people from becoming a train driver.

“The trainees are a great example of the local talent Bowen has to offer, and the energy, enthusiasm, and diverse career and life experience they bring to the role makes us a better workforce and business.”

A range of positions at Bowen Rail Company are advertised regularly.

For more information visit: www. bowenrail.com.au/work-with-us.

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Coral Sea Marina Resort has added another trophy to its growing collection with a win at ACREW Superyacht Business Awards

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ne of the Great Barrier Reef ’s most popular and awarded destination marinas has claimed another award: the ‘World’s Best Superyacht Marina’ 2022 in the prestigious ACREW Superyacht Business Awards last week.

Coral Sea Marina Resort won the title in the ACREW Superyacht Business Awards – which are considered globally to be the most recognised award program in the Superyacht industry.

The selected finalists are voted on by ACREW’s extensive network of over 15,000 captains and crew across the globe.

“When I purchased the marina from the receivers in 2013, my vision was to create the Monaco of the South Pacific,” Coral Sea Marina owner, Paul Darrouzet said.

“I expected the transformation to take five years. I did not envisage enduring a major natural disaster or a global pandemic, but throughout it all, we have survived and thrived.”

It adds another jewel to Coral Sea Marina Re-

sort’s crown, which includes Australia’s Marina of the Year in 2017/2018, 2019/2020 and was entered into the Hall of Fame in 2021.”

“Being awarded the world’s Best Superyacht Marina just as we have entered our tenth year of operations, is not only the ultimate accolade – it is a vision realized,” Mr Darrouzet said.

International marina finalists in this category were Porto Montenegro, Rhodes Marina, Marina Genova, Limassol Marina (Cyprus), and Coral Sea Marina Resort.

The award acknowledges the marina with the highest standard of facilities, services and hospitality in the world.

“The past few years have dealt our business some major losses, which makes this win all the more meaningful,” Kate Purdie, CEO of Coral Sea Marina said.

“I could not be more proud of the dedicated and passionate team I have the privilege of working with every day and their seamless delivery of transformational guest experiences.”

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Race To Be Mayor

PHILLIP BATTY 1: Council cannot control interest rates and

JULIE HALL 1: The interest rate rises are going to place more

and more pressure on the cost of living, and this will have a run-on affect to our community, businesses, and our tourism industry. People stop spending money on non-essentials when times are tough.

Advocating for more support from Federal and State Government for our businesses, tourism and our industries and ensuring Council is doing all it can do to protect the economic development of the region.

This is not a time to be placing more pressure on our locals with higher rates and we should be looking at where we can save money, especially wasted money, this I believe is an absolute must.

Listening to the needs of the community as we move through these times, so we have enough foresight and planning to adapt and change as required. This will require a leader who is willing to step outside the box and who is willing to bring new initiatives to the table.

Our local community groups are an essential part of supporting the people in our community that are doing it tough and as a community we can all do more to help and support. My vision is to pull together the Whitsunday region and stop the division of us and them. Together we will be stronger and more resilient and together we will get through these tough times.

2: I would give my vote to Phil Batty if I wasn’t running as he has similar values to me. He is genuine in his vision of doing what’s right and helping the community first and foremost.

3: I have already made many State and Federal

government contacts since running in the last Federal Election and I will be leveraging on these contacts to advocate for our region to ensure we are not forgotten up here in the north and we receive our fair share of funding.

MIKE BRUNKER 1: Cost of living pressures are always at the front

of mind when you are a Councillor. Framing our budgets for the region, we are sure to make certain that, while all of our water and sewerage budgets should be self-funding, we balance that principle with the affordability of our rates each year.

That’s why over the six years since Cyclone Debbie and the Covid outbreak, we have only raised the general rates twice, as well as still trying to provide the communities with a good standard of services that are expected today.

2: I obviously have voted for myself, as I believe

I have the most experience as a Mayor to make sure we as a Whitsunday Regional Council still get our fair share of funding from State and Federal governments.

But, if I wasn’t running for Mayor, I would probably vote for Al Grundy. Although he has not been on Council for long, I believe he has more – a lot more - credibility and integrity than the others. You cannot say one thing around the council chambers and a different thing out in the community. So, for me, it would be Al Grundy.

3: As I said: I have the experience of running a

Council as a Mayor as I’ve spent 22 years in Local Government with 15 of those years as Mayor. So, I do know my way around, which is important when lobbying State and Federal Ministers for project funding or support for our communities.

It’s crucial that after this election, whoever has the honour of leading the mighty Whitsunday Regional Council, that we get straight back to business and work as a united group without any hard feelings or backstabbing. It is a bare minimum that the voting public would expect.

So Just Vote 1 Michael Brunker - you don’t have to fill in every square - and stick with experience.

inflation rates in any meaningful way, what council can do is not continually impose rates, fees and charges to the community which compound the global and national impacts.

Council can and must do better in terms of budgeting and wasteful spending, like every household it must very quickly adapt how business is done to get better value for every dollar spent thus minimising and holding the line on rate increases, charges and other income lines like parking fees and all other revenue lines from the public. This focus and prudence will relieve and assist the continual stresses caused by interest and inflation.

2: I can understand the dilemma currently

presented to the resident in deciding who to vote for. Each of the candidates have different strengths and different political leanings. The difficulty as with any election is separating what you are told from what will be achieved. Whoever gets elected, and I am not going to pick one, I would hope has the vision to improve this region and the strength to lead and manage a council to make these things happen.

3: This is where my strengths will really bring

results. Firstly, modelling and planning before approaching state and federal governments is mandatory. Fully costed clearly articulated proposals with ROI and risk profiles in place addressing the need and benefits to the current community and that of future generations must be completed before asking for support. Simply asking for money will never work in the current financial climate.

Then getting these proposals into the right hands, knocking on doors, knocking again and pressing the case. Having the answers to the obvious questions which will come back. Then sell the region and show that Council is ready and able to deliver on all their plans to compliment this investment. Do the work well to make the government’s decision to offer support easier and publicly acceptable.

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1. What would a council under your Mayorship do to help its constituents in relation to raising interest rates?

2. If you weren’t running, which candidate would you be voting for? Why so?

3. How would you use your platform to secure more support from state and federal government for the region?

PETER J HOOD

AL GRUNDY 1: Council can support our community by being as

effective and efficient as possible to ensure that every dollar is spent wisely. We are moving into a period that has not been experienced by a great majority of our community, with rising interest rates and rising costs of living, greater than wages growth. These recent economic pressures come on top of the housing shortage and challenges presented to businesses with staff shortages.

For the next few years, the most important role for the Mayor and the Councillors is to keep a close eye on expenditure to ensure that rates and utility charges are kept to an absolute minimum, while maintaining the services of Council at the best possible standards.

The work of advocacy for the Mayor will also be very important, meeting with local, state and federal politicians and agencies to ensure the financial assistance from grants and programs is fairly and equitably distributed back to our community.

On financial management, another area I want our CEO to focus on is achieving the best possible returns from the commercial business units. By ensuring we are realising a return from the business units we can help reduce the pressures on the general rates from rising costs, such as wages, fuels, fleet and consumables.

2: If I was not running, I would want a candidate who

had experience in local government and running a small to medium size business. One of the things that I have found since becoming a councillor in April 2020, is that it takes around a year to understand the legislative requirements and processes for conducting Council business.

3: I have over 10 years of experience advocating for this

community, in particular during the period after Cyclone Debbie. I have represented this community in Canberra with politicians and bureaucrats on two occasions, and have hosted numerous politicians and agencies on local visits to the area. I have also presented papers to senate estimate hearings and been asked to represent the area on numerous committees. The most important advocacy is the with Financial Assistance Grants, where grants from the Federal Government are distributed back for Councils to work on programs, such as the local road

1: Council can deal, in a limited way, with repercussions from increased financial stress. While we have lower house prices compared to many other areas in Queensland (and consequently lower interest repayments) we also have some of the highest rates and insurance premiums.

I’ve hammered home over the past couple of years Whitsunday rates can and should come down. As Mayor I would immediately Conduct my own audit of council spending (zero cost to residents for the audit) and look at the budget priorities we have.

I also believe we can reduce the hoops many buyers need to jump through to be able to build and buy locally.

2: If I weren’t running, I’d take a close look at

each of the candidates. I’ve copped some criticism because some candidates believe you need to be a Councillor before you run for Mayor. I have to say that their performance to date as a Councillor hasn’t been spectacular enough to fill me with any sort of confidence.

One of the advantages of a by-election at this time is that no matter who you vote for you can get rid of them in two years. I have been dealing with the top-end of local, State and Federal governments as a Principal Accountant in Public Practice for 44+ years.

Working with state and federal governments, particularly around funding, requires a professional approach. There’s also a need to get the basics right before we waste money on things that are not essential.

3: I think we can make a good case for upgrading

the Bruce Highway between Mackay and Townsville, floodproofing Goorganga and Hamilton Plains and developing a sealed road between Proserpine and Collinsville. Housing is obviously an area of need for our region. I’d argue that many essential medical services need incentives to encourage providers.

We also need to support our residents and to take the lead from them. We can’t tell people what they need, Council should be prepared to listen and act.

JAN CLIFFORD 1: As a councillor, I have no control over the interest rates.

2: I have no interest in voting for any other candidates.

3: As a long serving Councillor for many years,

I have both formed professional friendships and strengthened others with both levels of governments on both sides of the political aisle. As a Director of Regional Development Australia for the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday region I become aware of funding opportunities in their early stages and am able to react quickly. I will, through my contacts, continue to push for additional funding such as the Works for Queensland State government initiative and ensure that these funds are shared equitably across the entire region.

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Anxiety, Stress, Insomnia Or Swollen Feet?

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t might sound like there’s an odd one out in this quartet, but our guest columnist Diahann Logan of Airlie Allied Health says they have more in common than you might think.

At Airlie Allied Health we offer the best reflexology therapy to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and stress while promoting good sleep, Diahann Logan writes.

Reflexology therapy is a natural, non-invasive treatment that stimulates the flow of energy in the body by applying gentle pressure to the foot or hand.

Our focus at Airlie Allied Health Hub is on delivering holistic wellness therapies

Benefits of reflexology: • Helps control pain • Lifts mood and energy levels • Relieves migraine headaches • Reduces anxiety • Helps reduce symptoms associated with cancer In addition, reflexology has been shown to successfully treat multiple other conditions including: • constipation • sinus issues • digestion issues • back problems • hormonal imbalances • arthritis pain • treat nerve problems

that help you optimise your physical, mental and emotional health.

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ccasionally, despite best intentions, things get missed in my vegie patch.

Consequently, I’ve had a couple of plant issues to deal with of late, so I thought I’d talk vegie garden problem solving over the next few weeks.

Let’s start with POWDERY MILDEW caused by fungi.

This is a particular common issue with zucchini, cucumber and pumpkin plants but effects a large range of vegetable plants.

Powdery Mildew is that white patch on leaves that slowly spreads until it covers the entire leaf surface. If left, the leaves will eventually turn brown and die off.

If caught early you can organically treat the leaves. Milk is a popular option. Simply put THE THREE THINGS TO BE AWARE OF TO PREVENT POWDERY MILDEW ARE:

AIR FLOW Air movement is an important factor when dealing with fungi.

This is one reason why thinning out your planting is important for plant health.

Location is also important.

milk in a spray bottle and spray the infected area. Some use a diluted solution of 50/50 milk to water but I use straight milk. Apply twice a week until the problem is resolved.

Baking Soda is another option I have heard used, though I have not used this myself.

X1 Tablespoon Baking Soda X3 Litres of water X1 Teaspoon liquid soap (not dishwashing liquid) If you’ve left it a little late and the leaves are covered in Powdery Mildew, then I would pull the plants out and use your valuable space for other plantings. The spores spread easily and can become an issue in other parts of your garden.

WATER Water the soil and not the foliage of your plants and don’t use a “jet stream” when watering, that will splash spores from the soil onto the foliage. Water gently.

Water in the morning, giving the foliage time to dry out before the evening temperature drops.

MULCH

I made the mistake of planting against a wall and then using hessian instead of netting to give sun protection, this resulted in no air movement and, of course, fungi took over.

If you mulch around your vegetable plants, not only will you be supressing weeds, feeding the soil (as it breaks down), regulating the soil temperature and saving water, you will also be reducing the spreading of spores from the soil to your plants.

Air movement dramatically reduces the spread of fungi, disease and insect pests.

Mulching is essential for successful vegetable growing.

BE AWARE: Plants and cuttings with Powdery Mildew should not be put in your compost bin as the spores will potentially be spread throughout other parts of your garden when used.

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That Ringing In Your Ears?

Tinnitus affects about 15 to 20 per cent of people around the world

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any of you may have heard about tinnitus or personally experienced it for yourself.

Tinnitus is when you experience ringing or other noises in one or both of your ears. Some people experience a hum, buzz, cricket or high-pitched squeal which may be constant, intermittent and can sometimes change in tone, pitch or intensity.

The noise you hear when you have tinnitus isn’t caused by an external sound, and other people usually can’t hear it. Tinnitus is a common problem. It affects about 15 to 20 per cent of people and is especially common in older adults.

So what causes tinnitus?

Tinnitus is usually caused by an underlying condition and is most commonly associated with a hearing loss. Generally, the worse your hearing is, the louder or more frequent the tinnitus will be.

Wax occluding the ear canal, injury to the tympanic membrane such as a perforation are also other common causes of tinnitus,

and then there are more serious causes which are less common. If your tinnitus occurs suddenly, it is always best to seek medical advice to work out the underlying cause.

Other contributing factors to someone experiencing tinnitus can include alcohol intake, levels of salt in the diet, stimulants such as caffeine, various medications may have tinnitus as a side effect, and stress.

Often, if someone is stressed or anxious, or there has been an unwanted change in personal circumstances, the level of tinnitus they experience can fluctuate in intensity.

For many people, tinnitus improves with treatment of the underlying cause. Apps such as Beltone Tinnitus Calmer uses a combination of sounds and relaxing exercises that aim to distract your brain from focusing on the tinnitus. Hearing aids are also another great option for tinnitus suffers as many also have a hearing loss, so the benefits are twofold.

Written by Owner/Audiometrist at Whitsunday Hearing, Sarah Logan

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WHITSUNDAY SAILING CLUB RACING PROGRAM DATE THU 11TH

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RACE DAY 2- ALL CLASSES

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RACE DAY 3 - ALL CLASSES

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RACE DAY 4 - ALL CLASSES

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RACE DAY 5 - ALL CLASSES

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RACE DAY 6 - ALL CLASSES

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SOCIAL CALANDER Thursday 11 August

Skippers Registration, Briefing & Welcome

10:30am to 4:30pm

Registration at the Club

4:30pm to 6:30pm

Skippers & Crew Briefing

7:00pm Onwards Live Music from Matt Angell and Food Trucks at the Festival Village.

Dinner available at the 20 Degrees South Bar & Restaurant (Bookings essential) Friday 12 August

Racing Day One & Presentations at WSC

6.30pm to 7:00pm

Presentations on the main stage

7:00 pm Onwards

Live Music from Sam’s Band and Food Trucks at the Festival Village.

Dinner available at the 20 Degrees South Bar & Restaurant (Bookings essential)

Saturday 13 August

Racing Day two & Presentations at WSC

6.30pm to 7:00pm

Presentations on the main stage

7:00pm Onwards Live Music from Viva’s Fiesta Band and Food Trucks at the Festival Village. Dinner available at the 20 Degrees South Bar & Restaurant (Bookings essential) Sunday 14 August

Racing Day Three & Presentations at WSC

4:30pm Onwards Live Music from Emma Pask and the All Stars from 4.30pm - 6.30pm followed by reggae band ‘The Feels’ and Food Trucks at the Festival Village. Dinner available at the 20 Degrees South Bar & Restaurant (Bookings essential) Monday 15 August

Lay Day

All Day

A range of programs and local tours available

6:30pm Onwards Dinner available at the 20 Degrees South Bar & Restaurant (Bookings essential) Tuesday 16 August

Racing Day Four & Presentations at WSC

6.30pm to 7:00pm

Presentations on the main stage

7:00pm Onwards Live Music from Tim Griffin and Food Trucks at the Festival Village.

Dinner available at the 20 Degrees South Bar & Restaurant (Bookings essential) Wednesday 17 August

Racing Day Five & Presentations at WSC

6.30pm to 7:00pm

Presentations on the main stage

7:00pm Onwards Live Music from Jackson Dunn and Food Trucks at the Festival Village.

Dinner available at the 20 Degrees South Bar & Restaurant (Bookings essential)

12:30pm onwards Race Week Tropical Island Long Table Lunch.

Book Online at www.abrw.com.au

Thursday 18 August

Racing Day Six & Series Presentation Night at WSC

6.30pm to 7:30pm

Series Presentations on the main stage

6.30pm to 7:00pm

7:00pm Onwards Live Music from funk and reggae band ‘The Feel’, Food Trucks at the Festival Village. Dinner available at the 20 Degrees South Bar & Restaurant (Bookings essential)

Presentations on the main stage

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Message from The Race Director experience on shore. The fleet has been split into 15 divisions (another record) to ensure that similar boats are in direct competition.

Airlie Beach Race Week attracts record number of yachties to biggest year yet!

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achts of every shape, size and style have been sailing into the bustling nautical town of Airlie Beach for the past few weeks, arriving from all over the country to fill marinas and moorings, dotting almost every inch of the horizon with masts and beaming white hulls.

The Whitsundays is now hosting 180 boats with 1,400 crew and a total of 2,500 race week attendees when you include the boat’s support teams and this year is set to be the biggest yet.

Dating back to 1988, Airlie Beach Race Week was started by Don Algie, owner of the Australian franchise of Hogs Breath.

Beginning as the ‘Hog’s Breath Cruising

Classic’, the event was part of the annual Whitsunday Fun Race until its popularity saw it branch out on its own to become the regatta we know and love today.

By 2000 the Airlie Beach Race Week was regularly attracting 70 entries annually and a record-breaking 132 boats competed in the 2003 regatta.

In 2020 the Airlie Beach Race Week was one of the only regattas in the country to host an event despite the pandemic limiting numbers.

This year, organisers say they are looking forward to the biggest year in the event’s history.

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elcome to the 34th Airlie Beach Race Week Festival of Sailing at Whitsunday Sailing Club. After the highs and lows of the past couple of years, it is great to finally see a record fleet here in Airlie Beach. The large fleet has thrown the organising committee some challenges, particularly securing sufficient berthing for the fleet, but once again our team has done a wonderful job in fitting everyone in.

Once again, the on-water team will be working hard to ensure 6 days of fantastic racing around the waters and islands of the Whitsundays. A fleet in excess of 180 boats makes for exciting sailing on the water and a great

As in recent years the regatta will start with the mass start race out to Double Cones Island. This has become a regatta tradition, and with the large fleet will provide a wonderful spectacle for competitors, spectators and media alike. The spectacle of 180 boats, mostly under spinnaker, heading off together is really something to be experienced.

On shore, the festival village has again moved back to its traditional location on the lawns of the club, with the marquee, entertainment and plenty of food vans and bars. Upstairs, the club’s bistro and bar will be open, with the balcony overlooking the village. The Long Lunch on Sunday will also be held on the balcony, providing guests with an opportunity to look out over the racing area.

We look forward to seeing you all on the water and at the social events ashore.

Ross Chisholm Regatta Chairman and Race Director

a thank you to all organisers & sponsers For helping to make the event a success!

Airlie Point, off the Esplanade, Airlie Beach

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YOUNG CHAMP

SETS SAIL E arning his stripes sailing Skiffs from a young age and graduating to Lasers more recently, Joshua King has just been nominated for Queensland Youth Sailor of the Year having achieved a series of successes at both state championships and local regattas over the past two years.

plained Josh.

“I am quite competitive myself and the fact that everything with sailing is really close all the time is really cool.

“Anyone can win and it’s super competitive – the difference between first and second can be only a point or less which makes it a really exciting sport.”

At just 13-yearsold, Josh is proving he has the mettle and determination to compete and often pop out of the fleet to dominate a race, showing his worth against other sailors of all ages.

“It’s the competition side of it I love,” ex-

Contending in the Laser division of the Queensland State Championships in his first regatta in Bowen last year, Josh came 11th place.

Josh King was recently nominated for Queensland Youth Sailor of the Year

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ne of the most popular social events of Airlie Beach Race Week is back this year and organisers are pleased to bring a Pacific Island extravaganza to the Tropical Island themed Long Lunch and Wine Tasting.

Held on Sunday, August 14, the lunch is set to be one of the region’s best culinary events of the year and features five courses which are each paired with matching wines.

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All dishes are prepared utilising the best local produce, showcasing the various cuisines from the islands, including tropical fruits, seafoods and other delicacies.

Each course has been specially designed

by the head chef and inspired by her Fijian culture.

This fragrant festival of food is set to the backdrop of the Coral Sea with the elegant long table setting located on the Sailing Club balcony which overlooks Pioneer Bay and the racecourse with the opportunity to see colourful sails glide by on the horizon.

The afternoon kicks off at noon and guests are welcome to stay on into the evening festivities with Emma Pask and the All Stars playing on the Festival Village lawn directly below the balcony from 4.30pm.

WHAT: Tropical Island Long Table Lunch WHERE: The balcony at Whitsunday Sailing Club TIME: 12pm until late PRICE: $115 BOOK: Whitsunday Tickets

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Goggles On, Sails Up!

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ace Week veteran Jason Ruckert, known to everyone (including his daughter) as “Goggles”, is celebrating almost 20 years competing in the event alongside his three dedicated crew members.

Earlier this week, they drove his seven metre trailable boat, Mister Magoo, up the coast from Brisbane and will be competing in trailable division this year.

Josh King in action sailing his Laser

later that year, however, was Queensland Youth State Championships and, incredibly he sailed away with second place.

get a win at that event, I definitely wasn’t expecting it!” he said.

Gaining confidence with every race, Josh went on to compete in as many regional regattas as possible throughout Queensland and consistently achieved top three placements.

Josh has recently returned from Youth Sail Queensland in Brisbane with the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron where, despite being in the lead going into the last race, narrowly missed out on a win, coming in second place.

Earlier this year at the North Queensland Championships, which were held on his home turf at the Whitsunday Sailing Club, Josh won the entire event with a day to spare.

Celebrating achievements and learning from losses, Josh is focusing on fine-tuning his skills, participating in training clinics and preparing himself for the next Youth Championships.

Bringing this success to the 2022 Queensland State Championships in Brisbane, Josh took out the competition, coming in first place, just one point ahead of the nearest competitor.

Discovering a love for sailing from a young age when he would jump aboard his dad’s trimaran, you will find Josh part of the crew on M32 competing in this high performance catamaran in the multi hull racing division at this year’s Race Week.

“It was light winds so not as many races in as we hoped, but it was really good to

Look out for the bright orange sail of Mister Magoo

Previously the team have competed with some of the biggest fleets including the sports boats and performance divisions.

Since 2016, Mister Magoo has won their division four times with the crew adept at understanding both the vessel and each other, having sailed together for over 13 years.

Based in Manly near Brisbane, Goggles first came to Airlie Beach in 2004 when he competed for the National Sports Boats title, taking home second place.

From that moment, the Whitsundays became an annual event for him and his sailing buddies who brought the sailing boat ‘Gone Troppo’ here in 2006 and then continued competing with Mister Magoo in future years.

“We love the mixture of passage races round the islands,” said Goggles.

“That, and you guys have a massive beer tent! We love the social side and meeting all the North Queensland guys!”

Goggles and his crew navigating the course

A ‘wharfy’ by trade and turning 50 this year, Goggles has enjoyed a lifelong passion for the sport having initially taken it up with his dad who was a skiff sailor.

Together they sailed at Skiff Clubs around the country, and it wasn’t long before they purchased a trailer sailor.

Spending most of the year competing in regattas in Southeast Queensland, the Airlie Beach Race Week is their favourite “big event” and one they look forward to each year.

Make sure you look out for them over the week and wish them luck in sailing home with a winner again this year.

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GET SET FOR LAY DAY Ocean Beats ACTIVITIES

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here’s no need to get the lay day blues when there’s plenty to explore in the Airlie Beach area – here are our top picks for a fun filled day!

• Set sail on a skippered yacht charter – put your feet up and let the skilled hosts of popular local charter boat ‘Wings’ guide you around to the best snorkel spots, Whitehaven Beach or perhaps for a sunset cruise.

• A day of comfort and style awaits aboard the stately MV Nancy Wake, Sealink’s new Whitsunday Island Day Cruise which includes a guided tour of the islands, delicious lunch and Whitehaven Beach.

• Eat, drink and be merry in Airlie Beach. Enjoy bistro classics and sea views on the balcony at the Whitsunday Sailing Club, delicious Italian cuisine at La Tabella, tasty pub classics and free live music at the Airlie Beach Hotel, succulent seafood at Fish D’Vine and finger-licking chicken wings at Mika.

• Treat yourself to a luxurious night on-land at the stunning Toscana, Italian inspired self-catered apartments perched majestically on the hillside with aerial sea views, just minutes’ walk from the heart of Airlie Beach.

• Addicted to nautical gadgets? Head to Twenty 16 Communications and browse their diverse range of items to enhance your boating experience. From chart plotters to thermal imaging, mobile phone boosters and marine radios – they’ve got you covered!

• Discover the road less travelled with Ocean Roads who have recently launched a Creek to Cape tour which encompasses Cedar Creek Falls and Cape Gloucester.

Explore nature and enjoy a relaxed day travelling in comfort and style on their brand-new Iveco bus.

• Need a ride? Heart of the Reef Shuttles meets every flight arriving and departing from Whitsunday Coast Airport.

Jazz vocalist Emma Pask

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enowned for its vibrant social scene as well as on-water action, the Airlie Beach Race Week is a

party-goers paradise, and the evening atmosphere at the Festival Village promises to get the crowd moving to the beat, serenaded by a host of live performers.

From the sweet reggae beats of ‘The Feels’ to the dramatic drum sets of the Mason Rack Band and the acoustic wizardry of Matt Angell, the live music boasts both huge variety and quality entertainment.

Overlooking the Coral Sea, the Festival Village offers 180-degree views of the ocean, an ideal place to watch the sunset over Pioneer Bay.

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nside the sailing club you will find the bistro open every day, offering pub classics like burgers, pizzas, steaks, pasta and of course seafood. Dine inside the spacious restaurant area or head outside to the large al fresco balcony with views of the sea.

Throughout Race Week, the Festival Village will host a variety of food vans who will operate under the stars. Both community members and sailors are invited to gather and soak up the atmosphere, enjoying the festivities while sampling the array of delicious treats from the food vans while moving to the beats of the live music band.

Dine on the lawn and watch the boats bob

The Mason Rack Band

on the water nearby while mingling with nautical folk who love sharing a good time and a good story.

WHAT: Live Music every night aside from Lay Day WHEN: 6.30pm onwards (from 4.30pm on Sunday) See full event schedule on page 18

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CLOSING WITH

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he week-long regatta will come to a close next Thursday evening with live entertainment, food vans and a fantastic firework display at the Festival Village.

Happy yet weary sailors will raise a glass to the week’s activities and the winners of each division will be officially announced, as well as the overall winners.

Two special awards will also be handed out – a prize going to the best local boat and the Boss Hog award which is given each year to a sailor that has gone out of his or her way for others and best embodies the true character of the event.

This year for the first time, there will be a lucky draw with over $3000 dollars’ worth of marine electronics up for grabs thanks to Twenty 16 Communications.

Bring the family along to the celebrations, enjoy some hot food from one of the food vans and listen to some reggae beats from ‘The Feels’ who kick-off at 6.30pm.

The fireworks will illuminate the sky at 8pm, a worthy finale to a huge week of on-water action and on-land festivity.

Airlie Beach Race week is not just for sailors, this is also a community event and everyone is invited to come down to the Festival Village, enjoy the atmosphere and get an insight into the friendship and camaraderie that exemplifies our vibrant local boating culture.

WHEN: Thursday, August 18 WHAT: Airlie Beach Race week closing ceremony TIME: From 6.30pm

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GIG GUIDE Friday 12th Aug • The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Andy Mammers (7-10pm) • Grandview Hotel, Bowen: Kane Maher (from 7pm) • KC’s: Jackson Done (8pm-late) Saturday 13th Aug • The Pub: Yacht Rock Revival (2-5.30pm) • The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Andy Mammers (7-10pm) • KC’s: Shaun Diver (8pm-late) Sunday 14th Aug • The Pub: Yacht Rock Revival (2-5.30pm) • Horseshoe Bay Café: Sunday Live Music (26pm) • Grandview Hotel, Bowen: Chill Out Tunes (from 7pm) • The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Matt Angell (710pm) • KC’s: Shaun Diver (8pm-late) Monday 15th Aug • KC’s: Eleanor Jane (8pm-late) Tuesday 16th Aug

MOVIE REVIEW

Lee Kernaghan: Boy From The Bush

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t’s been billed as a part-concert film and part-road movie, showcasing “stunning local landscapes, remarkable people and amazing stories”. Lee Kernaghan: Boy From The Bush, comes from the minds behind “Slim and I”, the famed documentary-style story on Slim Dusty’s life.

Poignant, in a way, seeing as Kernaghan has equalled Slim’s record of 37 Golden Guitar Awards, and has certainly had a celebrated country music career that might even rival the Australian icons.

Lee may well have picked up the pick, just where Slim left it. He’s shaped a generation and made a huge impact on the country music scene both in Australia and around the world. He has become a part of the outback; something he calls “more than a setting” in the film.

“It’s a character in our shared story,” he says. “But when you take a place, a person, a time, a story and wrap it up in words and music, that’s magic.”

And it certainly is magic. The film features live performances of some of Lee’s greatest hits and even a brand-new song. It also de-

Lee Kernaghan: Boy From The Bush is showing at Bowen Summergarden Cinemas

tails the local landscapes, people and stories that have inspired him throughout his 30-year career.

It’s a film not just for the urbanites, but for everyone; it pushes the format of concert-films before it by being interspersed with documentary vignettes, filled with

sweeping shots across the outback and countryside, as Kernaghan takes audiences on the road and speaks to the rural life and community that colours his lyrics.

It’s a “tone poem”; a love letter to rural Australia, as seen through the prism of Lee’s songs and stories

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Madagascar at the Foreshore Movie Screen

Bowen River Hotel Campout Shindig

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PBR Bull Pit Bull Bash 2

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Collinsville and Scotville Winter Garden Comp

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Paint & Picasso at Coral Sea Marina

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Car Show at the Proserpine Show grounds

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Hamilton Island Race Week

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Truffle Win and Dine at Coral Sea Resort

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• KC’s: Lloyd Saunders (8pm-late) Wednesday 17th Aug • The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Pluto Tango (6.30-9.30pm) • KC’s: Lloyd Saunders (8pm-late)

10pm) • Grandview Hotel, Bowen: Rebelquin (from

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Don River Dash

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Whitsunday Trail Festival

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Fairytales on Ice at the PEC

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Whitsundays Arts Festival

North QLD Equestrian Show & Hunter Spectacular

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Whitsunday Fly In And Runway Dinner

Young Whitsundays Got Talent First Heat

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Badboys Australia at Reef Gate way Hotel

White on Whitehaven Long Lunch by Fish D’vine

Halloween Night Of Frights at BIG4 Adventure Whitsundays

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“THE REEF: STALKED” (M) 93mins. FILMED IN BOWEN AND THE WHITSUNDAYS Adventure/Thriller After her sister’s murder, Nic, her younger sister and two friends seek solace through a Pacific Island kayaking adventure. Hours into the trip the women are stalked by a shark and must band together, face their fears and save each other. Stars: Teressa Liane, Ann Truong, Saskia Archer

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“BULLET TRAIN” (MA) 126mins Action/Adventure Five assassins aboard a fast-moving bullet train find out their missions have something in common.

Stars: Brad Pitt, Joey King, Karen Fukuhara, Zazie Beetz

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“WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING” 104mins. Drama/Mystery From A World Wide Best Seller A woman who raised herself in the marshes of the deep South becomes a suspect in the murder of a man she was once involved with.

Stars: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Garret Dillahunt, Joe Chrest

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THOR: LOVE & THUNDER (M) 119mins. Action/Adventure Thor enlists the help of Valkyrie, Korg and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster to fight Gorr the God Butcher, who intends to make the gods extinct.

Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Chris Pratt

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GIMME! GIMME! GIMME!

The Airlie Beach Hotel is eagerly awaiting the Arrival of SOS – The Australian ABBA Tribute Show in late August

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ook into these Angeleyes, because you ain’t seen nothin’ yet; The Pub is set to turn into a Summer Night City of synth, high energy, and soprano when SOS – A Tribute to the Songs of ABBA rolls into the coastal town.

Voulez-Vous, come dance with me, Fernando? I can hear the distant drums and bugle sounds closing in on the Airlie Beach Hotel. Bjorn, Benny, Agnetha, and Freda are back and As Good As New in this perfect recreation of the Swedish supergroup.

SOS are armed to the teeth with fantastic costumes, incredible vocal talents, animated ABBA dance moves, and even crazy Swedish accents.

For years these band members have been leading a double life; by day, they’re

They faithfully recreate not just the sound, but the look and theatrics of the Swedish supergroup

Make sure to “bring your Chiquititas” for the show at The Pub!

mild-mannered Australian musicians, but by night, they’re crazy ABBA fans with a healthy love of all things Swedish and an obsession with 70’s disco music.

“I’ve been with SOS for the past eight years, and what I love about ABBA is that it’s multi-generational and it reaches everyone.

They banded together to obsessively re-create the sound, music and look of the Swedish pop sensation they loved so dearly. Now, they walk out on stage, leaving behind their everyday lives and transform into rock stars as The Australian ABBA Tribute Show.

“You can tell how much it means to people – there’s always a song in the set where there’s a twinkle in their eye that they’re remembering a moment in their life.

Whether that be heartbreak, love, it’s a real honour to perform that music.”

Sam Bennet, who fills the shoes and takes up the pick as SOS’s Bjorn, said that audiences in the Whitsundays should “Bring their Chiquititas”.

Sam said the group doesn’t just perform to emulate the records, they match the energy that audiences saw when ABBA played at Wembley or the Sydney Mine Music Bowl.

“This will be the furthest north we’ve ever been and, being from Melbourne with the cold and rain, I cannot overstate how excited we are for some sunshine,” Sam said.

“We match that energy and the arrangements we use are often based on those live performances rather than the records,” Sam said.

“The one thing we try and do is give the audience an experience of what ABBA was in the 70s and 80s.”

Patrons at The Airlie Beach Hotel are in for two free shows (that’s right! For absolutely no Money, Money, Money): one on Saturday August 27, and (Mama Mia, here we go again) another on Sunday, August 28, when SOS take the Bar Top stage one last time!

Put On Your White Sombrero for their afternoon shows from 2.00pm to 5.30pm!

WHAT: SOS – The Australian ABBA Tribute Show WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, August 27 and 28, from 2.00pm to 5.30pm both days WHERE: The Airlie Beach Hotel

Eat Street, Sideshow Amusements, Fireworks, And More At Whitsunday Christian College

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hitsunday Christian College, a local Prep – Year 12 school is inviting the community along to celebrate its 25th anniversary in late August with ‘A Night Under the Stars’ event.

Whitsunday Christian College will open its doors on Friday, August 26, bringing together families and the wider community to enjoy an event where music, market stalls, Eat Street, fireworks and a movie under the stars will celebrate the school’s special anniversary.

“We would like to use this special event to open up the College and connect with the local community, offering a family experience” Whitsunday Christian College Principal Kylie Langshore said.

A Night Under the Stars will be held across the campus and invite families to weave through the school both geographically and interactively, enticing people to explore the grounds and meet the school community.

A petting zoo, inflatables zone, an art exhibition, book fair, and sideshow amusements will be spread out across the campus, lit by festoon lighting to capture the Eat Street atmosphere.

The event will also see students hosting fete and market stalls, and even perform-

Whitsunday Christian College Principal Kylie Langshore and students are looking forward to their Night Under the Stars event in late August.

ing on the big stage. Iterations of songs like Wherever I Go, Wakka Wakka, and Footloose, will be performed by classes from Prep up to Year 12.

Stalls developed and run by staff and students will include games like Pie Face, Chocolate Bed, The REEL Deal, Balloon Darts and even a Donut Bake Sale.

To showcase the night theme, families will be given the opportunity to enter the ‘Star Gazers Lucky Stars Competition’ where they will need to find and collect

stars from around the College to go into the draw to win a Nintendo Switch Lite.

“The whole concept of building community is important to us, and that’s what we want to achieve with this event. Come by, stick around, enjoy some fun, have a meal, watch a movie, and enjoy the winter weather.

“We’re honouring the past, celebrating the present and looking towards the future with this community event.”

Starting at 4.00pm, A Night Under the Stars will run until 8.30pm, with food stalls, sideshow amusements, fireworks, and will conclude with a movie from 8.30pm – 10pm.

WHAT: A Night Under The Stars (Family Event) WHERE: Whitsunday Christian College WHEN: Friday, August 26 from 4pm

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Bowen Golf News On The Whitsunday Green GOLF

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his week the celebrations are all for George Meharry who got his 3rd ‘hole in one’ within three weeks. This week it was on August 6.

The weekly competition was won by Brayden Davies with 21 points followed

by Justyn Durbin with 19 points and Elise Hodgson with 18.

Ladies Nett winners and runners up: Jo Goldup, Grace Nott, Anne McGowan, Carol O’Connell

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he weekend’s competition was the ladies A, B and C Grade Club championships at Bowen Golf Club. Well done to all that played both days. Thank you to Brent Stocker Electrical for your sponsorship.

C Grade Gross winner Wendy Tracey, runner up Karen Dwyer. Pin shots over the weekend went to Rhiannon Nott x 2, Karon McKenzie, Kim Bennion, Joy Hose, Viv Clark and Sarnie Eisemann.

Saturday also saw the Men and visitors play a Single Stableford event.

A Grade Gross winner and 2022 Club Champion is Rhiannon Nott, A Grade Gross runner up Claire Garrod, A Grade Nett Winner Penny Stewart, nett runner up Jo Goldup.

Men’s winner on a countback Rodney Wells 39pts, runner up Brian Martin 39pts. Ladies winner on a countback Kerry Pedlar 33pts, runner up Raewyn Glover 33pts.

B Grade Gross winner Meg Garrod, Gross runner up Kim Bennion, B Grade Nett winner Grace Nott, runner up Carol O’Connell.

This weekend’s competition is the Mens A, B & C Grade Club championships sponsored by Brent Stocker Electrical.

Contributed with thanks to Grace Nott

The ladies’ commenced their new Thursday competition and the winner was Moya Bradley followed by Sandy Gowland and Jonell Josh Williams and George Meharry Goss. with 35 just beating Glenn Rees with a count For Friday’s prawn run it was Tyson Flavel back. Glenn secured both Nearest the Pins on with 21 points, Clint Paull with 20 in second the day. taking a count back win over Alan Clinch.

This Sunday it’s SKINS at 10am.

Tyson also won the Sunday 18-hole stableford with 37 points, followed by Renae Maxwell Contributed with thanks to Kate Cross

Pickleball Whitsunday PICKLEBALL

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he winner of the Wednesday ladies monthly medal was Anna Winterbourn with nett 73, from Elspeth Scotford, Tiina Randmae and Jacqui Wall all on 74. The pin shots went to Lyn Muller, Marlene Gray and Elspeth Scotford.

John Grosskreutz won the division one Thursday monthly medal with 65 nett from Allen Roberts 69 and Ryan Wilks 70 nett.

The division two winner was Rees May, 65 on a count back from Gerald Lovell, with Leigh Jones, third on 67.

The place getters were John Wallace, 68, Tim McBride and Roger Vandenberg 69, Jim Cochrane, Bill Woods and John Harper 70 on a count back.

The pins went to Nathan Sothmann, Peter Fox, Andrew Clancy and Allen Roberts. There were four in the two-shot winners with Ryan Wilkes taking out two.

The Saturday ladies Reef Gateway Hotel monthly medal winner was Tiina Randmae with 70 nett, from Penny Wardroper, 71, Ann Gardel 73 and Helen Deighton 75 on a count back.

Peta Thomas and Marlene Gray took the pin shots while Peta and Tiina each had a twoshot win.

Overall and C grade winner of the men’s com-

petition was Cooper Cremor with a great 61 nett.

Lloyd Kingston, 68 took the A grade from Allen Roberts 69, while in the B grade Matthew Faust 63 defeated Brendon Spann 66.

Owen Clarke was the runner up in C grade with 67.

In the run down were Col Gilham, 67, Theunis Venter, Mark Richards, and Michael Cragg, 68, followed by Roger Vandenberg, Joe Marschke, Mick Kavanagh, Brian Allen and Blake Lovelock on 69.

The pins went to Allen Roberts, Tony Goss, Clay Coles and Brendon Spann, while five shared the two-shot pot.

Sunday’s men’s winner of the monthly medal was Brendon Meharry with 64 nett, from Clay Coles, 71 and Dean Kercher and Wayne Temby both with 72.

The ladies’ winner was Tiina Randmae with 70, from Jacqui Wall, 71 and Pauline Redpath and Penny Wardroper 72 on a count back.

The pin shots went to Tiina Randmae and Peter Fox on two, Penny Wardroper and Jason Bourke, nine, Jason also taking 13, and Wilf Herweg 16. Two shared the two-shot pot.

Next Saturday is the Allenbuild stableford in conjunction with the third round of the Handiskins.

Contributed with thanks to Peter Lewis

tumultuous Thursday afternoon to celebrate Pickleball Whitsundays’ first birthday, with “Picklers” out en mass to enjoy a day on the courts.

There were plenty of doubles combinations and a surprise visit from Andre, an old soldier from Pickleball Whitsundays’ early days who returned to the region on holidays and couldn’t stay away from the wiffle ball.

To finish the afternoon the Picklers were each sent home with a complimentary festive piccolo of champagne.

Saturday morning dawned bright and clear as did the play on court. Stuart and Yoko hit a

game of singles, while in the meantime Kate, Kaye, Demelza, and Andre were unstoppable.

Earlier in the week Monday juniors gave it a go. Good work youngsters and well-done Sheridan!

Quirky fact: despite the Name “Pickleball”, the sport has nothing to do with actual pickles.

Do you want to be part of this sport? Pickleball Whitsunday is a welcoming bunch of people ready to make you welcome on court and show you the ropes.

Until next week “Paddles Up” - 3pm Monday Juniors - Complimentary, 4pm Thursday Afternoon and 8am Saturday Morning.

Contributed with thanks to Jenny Kirkman

Tennis Whitsunday TENNIS

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he Tennis Whitsunday courts were pumping this week especially on Thursday afternoon with the back courts in full swing.

On Court One and Two, one-on-one tennis lessons for Felix, followed by Jack, Oliver, and Aurora.

Lucas and William Lacey, and Hayden hit the court for an hour of Junior Play Squad, which works on fitness, singles and doubles play.

Friday was as usual “busy, busy, busy”. The Friday Brekky group had tennis balls flying here, there, and everywhere while working on the

art of rallying.

Saturday social tennis players were up bright and early hitting off at 7am with their usual awesome rallies, and coaching was in full swing on the other courts.

In the afternoon, along came Saturday social tennis; these players don’t miss a beat and Sunday is a popular day for court hire.

And you might say: “what happens the rest of the week?” Coaching Monday to Friday morning and afternoon and of course Saturday morning, Social tennis Tuesday and Thursday night 7pm and last but not least Fit, fun tennis on Thursday morning at 8.30am.

Contributed with thanks to Jenny Kirkman

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irlie Beach Bowls Club got the week rolling with Tuesday afternoon bowls as Col Morris and Shane Spann were in outstanding form, easily defeating a big field.

ednesday Social: Eddy/Joan, Gavin Charles, and Gus Munro defeated Paula Welsted and Tracey Roach. Mary Ellen Pratten and Ron Gould defeated Brian Jones and Barry Jackson. Bev Smith,Col Mesken, and Steve Roome defeated B.Tower, J.Mesken,and Jane Gilbert.

Wednesday afternoon’s bowls was a huge day for outstanding clubman John Askew whom not only scooped the pool with an awesome win - with visitors Ken McAllister and Arthur Jewel – but also won the jackpot pool of $500 for the team and the Health Hub award for the trifecta on the day.

Sunday Social: Pauline Beadle, C. Davies, Barry Jackson, and Ross Scallon defeated Fay Stewart, Joan Edwards, and Wayne Crowhurst.

Jane Gilbert, David Gilmore, Danni Jeffries, and Kaleb Jeffries defeated Paula Welsted, Lee Welsted, Peter Thomson, and Brett.

It was wonderful for all bowlers to welcome longstanding members Mae and Herb Secomb back into the fold.

Contributed with thanks to Joan Edwards

Wangaratta Bowls

Wednesday night was Round Three of Business House Bowls and the two skippers of the newest teams, Matt Plain and Matt Francis, bowled brilliantly.

Friday afternoon, the club received Dan McDowall, Matt Francis and Matt Plain at Business House the wonderful news that Betty Nicole Bowls welcome last Wednesday night and Carol Crosbie beat all comers in the little club’s fantastic form, also winning Mackay to take the coveted Champion of the Champion of Champions in Mackay, and Champions Pairs. completing the double.

Sunday afternoon saw 30 bowlers competing School teams are almost finalised to see whom for the prize with Betty Nicole continuing her is required to represent the area, and will be remarkable form with Keith Bates and Alan named as soon as competition is completed.

Pershouse demoralising all comers.

Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson Manny Isgro and Shane Spann continued

NQ District Players from Wangaratta North Women’s Challenge 2022

Combined Shield 2022 Winners Wangaratta

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n Wednesday, Proserpine Bowls Club hosted two games of social bowls with visitors from Kew and Camden in NSW. John Anderson and Sandy Daffara defeated Tom Jessop and Philip Brown 25-18; while John Lahney, Arthur Griffith, and Garry Alexander defeated Howard Burrows, Ido Bruno, and Bob Preston 20-17.

Pat Bownds and Heather Brown were away representing the club at Marian’s Presidents at Home Day. On Saturday, Michael and Grahame Kinnear played in the Champion of Champion Pairs at Souths Suburban. They were knocked out by the Northern Beaches team in what was a

Birthday Girl Jane Gilbert with family members from Brisbane: Kaleb Jeffries, Jane Gilbert, Danni Jeffries, and David Gilmore

hree Wangaratta Bowls Club ladies, Margaret, Penny and Denise, represented North Qld District in the Northern Women’s Challenge and were winners for the event.

On Sunday the club hosted visitors from Grandburn in Victoria and from Camden NSW.

Penny’s team was the best performing team with 9 out of 9 wins.

Phillip Kosch, Arthur Griffith and Warren Wilson defeated Tom Jessop, Wendy Kosch and Bob Preston 27-12; Peter Lawton and Sandy Daffara defeated Dale Haack and Barry Zillmann 20-16; Alen Sanderson, Heather Brown and Jim Quod defeated Mel Ling, Heather Brown and John Lahney 16-14.

Closer to home, the men defeated the ladies in the Skirts versus Shirts afternoon, Wangaratta defeated All States in the annual competition event, and Mark had his President’s and Greenkeeper’s Day sponsored by Queens Beach Tourist Village with a full green in each event.

Next weekend is the Under 200s which will be a weekend of terrific bowls.

Congratulations to Robyn Stitt Margaret Wilson and Lyn Danvers in winning the Ayr Classic Triples on Thursday. Two years in a row.

If you have some spare time on the weekend and would like to offer your assistance, enquire at the club.

Contributed with thanks to Heather Brown

Friday Night Barefoot Bowls is going well with a sausage sizzle before the game. This

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is an ideal to come and try bowls out with a bit of fun. Everyone is quite welcome to attend. Winners were Deb Marg d Leigh Brian Dennis, Jeff Mark Darrell Neil d Ann Karon June, James Helga Hellen Wendy d Evan Glen Warren Dave, Neville Grant Roger d Sandra Margaret Joan.

Sunday: Winners for the afternoon L Madden P Madden R Herman d P Tracey J Partner I Bryno and Runners Up D Steinfort H Reif P Aykens d S Shearing K Russo T Selwood.

Mixed Triples Competition: D Wallace T Evans A Rolfe d R Stitt I Wheeler M Drummond.

Congratulations to the Wangaratta Men who won the Combined Shield in Collinsville on Saturday defeating Collinsville, BBC and Combined Ladies teams to secure the trophy for the year. Thanks to Collinsville for a great day of play on your green and looking after us all. The CWA ladies put on a great spread.

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Friday August 12th 2022

SEA EAGLES BATTLE AT HOME AFL

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hitsunday Sea Eagles teams hosted the ever strong North Mackay Saints for the second time within a month showing mixed results for the day.

Whitsunday Sea Eagles Senior Men hosted undefeated North Mackay Saints with the opposition winning the game convincingly 100 – 37 after a close battle to half time.

Sea Eagles were able to execute their plan perfectly for the first quarter going into the first break 28 – 7 in the lead. Although Sea Eagles battled hard for the remainder of the game the Saints were able to catch up on the scoreboard by half time to then take off in the final half and show why they sit at the top.

Sea Eagles Senior Women had a closer match this week with Saints coming out strong to put points on the board before Sea Eagles reigned them in to apply their best pressure this season. Sea Eagles put in a good effort with consistent scores marginally less than Saints to eventually end down 22 – 47.

Sea Eagles Under 17s took on the Saints as the only team they are yet to beat this season losing out 13 – 58. With a few key players out it was always going to be a big challenge to stick with the talented Saints outfit.

Under 14s had a hard day out against the Saints battling for the day to end up with a 13 – 61 loss for the day.

Off to a firing start the youngest Under 12 Sea Eagles flew to a 19 – 1 lead against the Saints by the first break. Remainder of the match saw both teams wrestling for the ball with Saints scoring a goal early in the final term to leave Sea Eagles feeling the pressure. With a few minutes left Ollie Hardy managed his third for the match giving a comforting lead to the Sea Eagles youngsters celebrating their 25 – 15 win at the final siren.

Whitsunday Sea Eagles U12 player Reef Weller

Sea Eagles hit the road in different directions this week with Juniors and Senior Women headed out Moranbah from 9am and Senior Men play Eastern Swans in Mackay at 1:20pm.

Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday Sea Eagles

CANNONS KICKSTART THE NEW SEASON

U17s player Jordan Daniels

Zavier Goswell of the U14s side

Images: Cody Fowler

POLOCROSSE Bowen Report A POLOCROSSE

t the end of July, Bowen Polocrosse Club hosted it annual carnival, fielding a team in the B grade comp with four Bowen players.

Girls on the starting blocks

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he Cannonvale Cannons Swimming Club hosted its first Club Night for the new season with swimmers excited to get back into racing.

Surprisingly, so early in the season, the 26 swimmers who attended achieved a total of 35 PBs. The club would like to congratulate Jy Parkinson and Jax Clayworth for setting Club Records at the Cannons’ Winter carnival.

Jy set new records for the 400-metre Freestyle and 200-metre IM. Jax set new Club Records for 50-metre Freestyle, 50-metre Backstroke, 50-metre Butterfly and 100-metre IM. The Cannons would also like to commend Don Algie, Lukas Trevaskis and Eloise Chegwidden for achieving Upgrade times.

The coaches, new committee and swimmers are all looking forward to this new season especially after the Australian swimmers have done so well at the Commonwealth Games.

Jax Clayworth and Jy Parkinson with record certificates

Club Night highlights include: Jax Clayworth swam an excellent time of 1.42.77 in his 100-metre Butterfly which was a 20.96s Personal Best (PB). Eloise Chegwidden, 7, swam an impressive 100-metre IM in 100-metre IM (a 8.21sec PB). Thomas Ganter, aged 10, swam a super time of 44.12s in his 50-metre Butterfly. While Lucas Korosec, aged 6, swam extremely well at his first Club Night.

Isabella and Isaac Pisaniello both swam awesome times in their Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly events.

One of Isabella’s best swims was her 50-metre Butterfly which she swam in 49.64sec (a 6.54sec PB).

Congratulations to Matilda Nicholes, Celeste Orenshaw, Indi Smith, Levi Smith, Don Algie, Jacob Bell, Harry Chegwidden, Zane Clayworth, James Davies, Harris Delac, Declan Dichiera, Maeve Dichiera, Liam Filewood, Jack Ganter and Jasper Korosec for also swimming PBs on Wednesday night.

A big thank you to all the parents and volunteers who helped on Wednesday night!

That team of Anthony Sullivan, Ellisa Davis, Michael and Jess Foster - along with two other players all the way from Coffs Harbour - took out runners up in the B Grade.

Adam Burns and Michale Foster playing against Roma. Image Barden Photographic

Michael Foster also took out Best Bowen player and the Best Sportsmanship award for the carnival, with Ellisa Davis also taking home the female encouragement award.

As well, the Bowen clubs’ newest members played in the C grade team fielded by ‘Mr worldwide’ Ben Burgess, Oscar Turner, and seasoned player Brendan Smith.

Although they didn’t come away with a win, the boys played a fantastic game all weekend.

Ben Burgess, Oscar Turner, Brendan Smith

The club couldn’t forget its Junior player Ryleigh Melean, who played an exceptional game all weekend.

On the weekend August 6, members of the Bowen club travelled to Gordonvale to play at the Pyramid carnival.

It was a tough competition and the club didn’t come away with any wins, despite

all members playing well. It was certainly a tough competition all weekend.

The club is practicing at the grounds in the coming weeks and would love to have anyone interested come and get involved.

Please contact the club for more information either via email bowenpolox@outlook.com or phone: Sully 0410 649 364.

Contributed with thanks to Jesse Foster

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SPECTACULAR SUCCESS For Whitsunday United FC Whitsunday Sports Park hosted the action from 3pm on Saturday. The U16 Prems stepped up the pressure after a slow start and didn’t waste time getting on top of the Dolphins side – racing to a 3-0 lead at half time.

The second was an impressive display of teamwork, creating opportunity after opportunity, and hitting the post four times, the final score was 4-1. A satisfying result with two goals each to Kobi Miller and Jazz Knezevic. Lincoln Sokolski-Fricker was outstanding in defence and with his attacking raids.

Our Premier Women played the top of the table Lions side and faced an uphill battle with a limited player roster. Coach Peter Farrell was pleased with the team’s effort: “To go down by only two goals against Lions is an impressive result with the players we have missing at the moment,” he said.

Both Men’s sides were pumped and ready to take on both Lion’s sides in their respective grades in front of a large and vocal home crowd. Particularly the Men’s Whitsunday Premiers team, who would tackle the Premiership leading Lions.

Whitsunday United’s Women Div1 girls with three goals a-piece! A massive effort from Kirsty Smith, Sonya Quod, and Abi Worby!

The U23’s started off the proceedings and dominated from the outset, putting the Lions off their usual game with fast and physical play. With James Vodicka (1) and Nick Hansen (2) doing the damage, the satisfying 3-0 victory puts the side in strong contention for the finals with three teams tied on 16 points, but Whitsundays having two games in hand over the others.

In the match of the day, the Whitsunday Premier Men were determined to avenge previous losses and make a claim for the Premiership - and what a statement they made.

In a hard and physical game played at a furious pace, the Whitsunday Men were the better side all over the park. The yellow cards were flying with neither side taking a backward step but ultimately it was the class and speed of the Whitsunday squad that won through.

It was a huge win for the Division 1 side, which set the tone for a miracle weekend across the entire club

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hat a weekend for Whitsunday United with brilliant performances across all age groups.

The wins came early with both Division 1 Men and Women travelling to Mackay for their games. The Men’s side faced off against Lions and continued their good form by bringing back three points in a 3-0 win. Goals came from the boots of Josh Lowe, Jake Flaherty, and Phillip Mcallister.

A story of resilience from the Div1 Women – barely able to get a team together for

Keely Salter took off her moonboot and put on the gloves in a display of commitment

the fixture and on the verge of forfeiting before the match had even begun, they called on some injured players.

The Women’s side then managed to pull off a fairy tale victory against Sarina with a final score of 11-1. Three girls scored a hat-trick of goals: Kirsty Smith, Abi Worby, and Sonya Quod all finding the back of the net with regularity.

Mabel Gudes scored a couple to top off a memorable night. Keely Salty displayed the courage and grit starting to become a Whitsunday trademark, taking off her moon boot to play in goals and help her

Mabel Gudes with two goals in the game, her reward for constant hard work

team. Super star!

U14 Div1 continued their superb form against Rangers and were in control from the start with an early goal to Charlie Fendley opening the floodgates.

Goals from Jacob Godden, Josh Faletti, and Harry Squires had the score at 5-0 at half time. After a dominant first half, the intensity dropped and the final score was 6-1 – a convincing win.

Unfortunately, the unbeaten U14 Premiere side didn’t play due to a forfeit from the opposition.

Led by displays of individual brilliance by midfielder Scott Ferries, as well as Hayden Filby, the home side rallied for an emphatic 3-1 victory. Goals from Hayden Filby - running into the centre of the box, striking the ball into the side netting - and two penalties, one from Tommy Torzsok, and the other from Ben Seago, inspired the victory.

The team song rang out loud and clear over the sports park that night.

With four games left in the season, the Men’s Premier Side are closing in on a potential league title should they win the remainder of their games. They played Mackay Magpie Crusaders on Wednesday – a result not known at the time of writing.

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The first instalment of the 2022/23 half yearly rates Pensioners who received the maximum benefits in the notices have been issued on 3 August across the 2021/2022 year and whose situation has not altered Whitsunday Region. need not submit a written application. Confirmation of Residents can take advantage of the 5% discount your eligibility will be sought from the Department of if rates paid in full by the due date of Tuesday 6th Communities and Department of Veteran Affairs.

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Saturday 13 August continued

1010 Shute Harbour Rd, Mt Marlow

AUCTION

5:00-5:30

Taylors

Saturday 13 August 1 43/65 Manooka Dr, Cannonvale

$305,000

10:45-11:15

Taylors

2 54/21 Shute Harbour Rd, Cannonvale

$362,000

11:30-12:00

Taylors

3 5 Scenic Ridge Dr, Cannonvale

$620,000

9:30-10:00

Taylors

4 25 South Molle Blvd, Cannonvale

$795,000

10:45-11:15

Taylors

5 25 Island Dr, Cannonvale

$1,335,000

10:45-11:15

Taylors

6 18 Stewart Dr, Cannonvale

AUCTION

10:00-10:30

Taylors

6 MtMarlow Rise, Mt Marlow

$769,000

11:00-11:30

Taylors

7 20 Stewart Dr, Cannonvale

AUCTION

10:00-10:30

Taylors

1010 Shute Harbour Rd, Mt Marlow

AUCTION

11:45-12:30

Taylors

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FRIDAY

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize. 2.05 Youth On Strike! 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize.

3.35 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 3.45 The Cook Up. 4.15 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate.

5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 The Cook Up. 6.30 News. 7.35 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome. 8.30 Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter. 9.20 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 10.20 SBS News. 10.50 Shadow Lines. 11.40 Shadow Lines. 1.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Jesse Stone: Stone Cold. (2005) 2.00 Criminal Confessions. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 4.30 The Chase Aust. 5.30 Seven News Gold Coast.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 MOVIE: Father Of The Bride.

(1991) (G) Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams.

10.45 To Be Advised. 12.55 Travel Oz. (PG) 1.30 Harry’s Practice.

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

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Love To Remember. (2021) 1.45 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 22.

Parramatta Eels v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.35 MOVIE: Another 48 Hrs. (1990) (M) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.20 Garden Gurus Moments. 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Take Two. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Skippy.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 GCBC. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 Bold. 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Living Room.

2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 3.00 Judge Judy.

(PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Living Room.

8.40 To Be Advised.

10.40 Just For Laughs Australia.

(M) 11.40 The Project. 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

(PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. 4.30 Infomercials. (PG)

SATURDAY

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. 12.00 News. 12.30 Vera.

(M) 2.00 Midsomer Murders. (PG) 3.35 Great Southern Landscapes.

(PG) 4.05 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 4.55 Landline. 5.25 Singapore’s Secret Forests With David Attenborough. 6.10 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grantchester. (M) 8.20 Endeavour. (M) 9.50 Mystery Road: Origin. (M) 10.45 8 Nights Out West. 10.55 MOVIE: Suffragette. (2015) (M) 12.40 Rage. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Building The Channel Tunnel. 3.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Magazine. 3.30 Countdown To Qatar 2022. 4.00 Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize.

4.05 Trail Towns. 4.35 The Pyramids: Solving The Mystery. 5.30 Hell On Earth: WWII. 6.30 News. 7.35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 8.30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London.

9.20 Gone Fishing With Mortimer & Whitehouse. 10.25 Supreme Revenge: Battle For The Court.

11.25 MOVIE: Lion. (2016) 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 Horse Racing. PB Lawrence Stakes Day. Royal Randwick Race Day. Saturday Race 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: Avengers: Infinity War. (2018) (M) Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo.

10.35 MOVIE: X-Men: First Class.

(2011) (M) 1.15 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 It’s Academic.

5.00 Million Dollar Minute.

6.00 Getaway. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Everything Outdoors. 1.00 Animal Embassy. 1.30 Arctic Vets.

2.00 The Block. 4.30 Good Chef Hunting. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway.

6.00 News. 7.00 Rugby League.

NRL. Round 22. Brisbane Broncos v Newcastle Knights. 9.30 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match.

9.50 MOVIE: Get Shorty. (1995) 12.00 A+E After Dark. 1.00 Animal Embassy. 1.30 Surfing Australia TV. 2.00 TV Shop. 4.30 Global Shop.

5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Skippy.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 What’s Up Down Under. 9.00 Australia By Design: Architecture.

9.30 St10. 12.00 Luxury Escapes.

12.30 My Market Kitchen. 12.50 Living Room. 2.00 Pooches At Play.

2.30 Freshly Picked. 3.00 Roads Less Travelled. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Taste Of Aust. 4.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 5.00 News. 6.00 Luxury Escapes. 6.30 Wildlife Rescue Australia. 7.30 Dog House Aust. 8.30 The Dog House. 9.30 Ambulance.

10.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 NCIS. 1.30 Shopping. 3.30 Infomercials.

5.00 Hour Of Power.

SUNDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week.

11.00 Compass. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Movin’ To The Country. 2.00 Dream Gardens.

2.30 Muster Dogs. 3.30 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico. 4.30 Win The Week.

5.00 Art Works. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Compass. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 MOVIE: Here Out West.

(2022) 10.10 8 Nights Out West.

10.25 Miniseries: The War Of The Worlds. 11.20 The Capture. 12.15 Fires. 1.10 Wakefield. 2.05 Rage. 4.00 Classic Countdown. 5.00 Insiders.

8.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. ProMX Championship.

Round 7. 4.00 Countdown To Qatar 2022. 5.00 The Great Pyramid Race.

5.30 Hell On Earth: WWII. 6.30 News. 7.35 Treasures Of Greece.

8.30 Druids: The Mystery Of Celtic Priests. 9.30 Top Ten Treasures Of Pompeii. 11.15 Vaccine: The Inside Story. 1.00 Why We Hate. 3.25 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 4.20 VICE Guide To Film. 4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 To Be Advised. 3.35 Highway Patrol.

(PG) 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 News.

5.30 Weekender. 6.00 Seven News.

7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 8.30 7NEWS Spotlight. Takes a look at an investigation.

9.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Terry Floyd. (PG) 10.40 Undercurrent: Real Murder Investigation. (M) 11.45 Killer Tapes.

(M) 12.45 Crash Investigation Unit.

(PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Arctic Vets. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Sports Sunday. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 1.00 The Block. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 22. Gold Coast Titans v Manly Sea Eagles. 6.00 Nine News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. (PG) 8.40 60 Minutes.

9.40 Nine News Late.

10.10 After The Verdict. (M) 11.05 Suspect Number 1. (M) 12.00 First Responders. 12.50 Good Chef Hunting. 1.20 Explore. 1.30 TV Shop.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory.

(PG) 4.30 Take Two. 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 Tomorrow’s World. 8.00 My Market Kitchen.

8.20 Living Room. 9.30 St10. 12.00 Freshly Picked. 12.30 Everyday Gourmet. 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.00 Pooches At Play. 2.30 Luxury Escapes. 3.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 The Masked Singer Australia. 8.30 NCIS: Hawai’i.

9.30 FBI. 11.30 The Sunday Project.

12.30 Shopping. 2.30 Infomercials.

4.30 CBS Morning.

MONDAY

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow.

12.00 News. 1.00 Mum. 1.30 Vera.

3.00 Escape From The City. 4.00 Think Tank. 5.00 Brush With Fame.

5.25 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. (PG) 8.30 Four Corners.

9.20 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 China Tonight.

10.05 ABC Late News. 10.20 The Business. 10.40 Q+A. 11.45 Miniseries: Time. (M) 12.50 Wakefield. (M) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+) 4.25 The Drum. 5.25 7.30.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.10 WorldWatch.

2.00 Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize. 2.05 The Windsors’ Lost Letters. 3.00 Going Places.

3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 3.45 The Cook Up. 4.15 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate.

5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 The Cook Up. 6.30 News. 7.30 Saving Lives At Sea. 8.30 DNA Family Secrets. 9.40 24 Hours In Emergency. 10.35 SBS News. 11.05 Black Sands. 12.10 Outlander. 1.10 Miss S. 3.05 Miss S. 4.00 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 4.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG) 2.00 Criminal Confessions. (M) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.10 9-1-1: Lone Star. (M) 10.10 S.W.A.T. (M) 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Heartbreak Island Australia. (M) 12.50 MOVIE: Until We Are Safe.

(2016) (MA15+) 3.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Block.

1.30 Getaway. (PG) 2.00 Pointless.

(PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PG) 8.45 Emergency. (M) 9.45 100% Footy. (M) 10.45 Nine News Late. 11.15 Manifest.

(M) 12.05 Emergence. (M) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PG) 4.30 ACA. 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 GCBC. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 Bold. 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10.

12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Farm To Fork. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Masked Singer Australia. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) 9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+) 10.10 The Montreal Comedy Festival. 11.10 The Project. 12.10 Stephen Colbert.

1.00 Shopping. 2.30 Infomercials.

3.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. 12.00 News. 1.00 Miniseries: The War Of The Worlds. 1.55 The Durrells.

3.00 Escape From The City. 4.00 Think Tank. 5.00 Brush With Fame.

5.25 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Great Southern Landscapes. 8.30 Australia’s Favourite Tree. 9.30 Science Of Drugs With Richard Roxburgh. 10.30 News. 10.45 The Business. 11.00 Four Corners. 11.45 Media Watch. 12.00 The Capture.

1.00 Wakefield. 2.00 The Durrells.

2.50 Rage. 4.25 The Drum. 5.25 7.30.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize. 2.05 The Windsors’ Lost Letters. 3.00 Living Black. 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 The Cook Up. 6.30 News. 7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS News. 10.30 Australia’s Health Revolution. 11.30 Atlanta. 12.45 Before We Die. 1.50 Before We Die. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 Surveillance Oz. (PG) 2.00 World’s Deadliest. (M) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.10 Harry Palmer: The Ipcress File. (M) 11.30 The Latest: Seven News. 12.00 Celebrity Obsessed. (M) 1.00 Hooked On The Look. (M) 1.30 Travel Oz. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Block.

1.00 Emergency. 2.00 Pointless.

3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PG) 8.40 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 9.40 My Feet Are Killing Me. (M) 10.40 Nine News Late. 11.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+) 12.00 Game Of Silence. (M) 12.50 Destination WA. (PG) 1.20 Talking Honey. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PG) 4.30 ACA. 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 GCBC. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 Bold. 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10.

12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Farm To Fork. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Masked Singer Australia.

8.30 The Cheap Seats. (M) 9.30 NCIS. (M) 10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Shopping. 3.30 Infomercials. (PG) 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Four Corners. 11.00 Singapore’s Secret Forests With David Attenborough.

12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.40 Media Watch. 2.00 The Durrells.

3.00 Escape From The City. 4.00 Think Tank. 4.55 Brush With Fame.

5.25 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Win The Week. 8.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 9.00 Aftertaste. 9.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 10.15 News. 10.30 The Business. 10.45 Spicks And Specks. 11.35 Midsomer Murders.

1.05 Wakefield. 2.05 The Durrells.

2.55 Rage. 4.25 The Drum. 5.25 7.30.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. 11.00 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico. 12.00 News.

1.00 Win The Week. 1.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 2.00 The Durrells. 3.00 Escape From The City. 4.00 Think Tank. 5.00 Brush With Fame. 5.25 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 6.55 Sammy J. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Q+A. 9.35 One Plus One. 10.05 News. 10.20 The Business. 10.35 Australia’s Favourite Tree. 11.35 Baptiste. 12.35 Wakefield.

1.30 The Durrells. 2.20 Rage. 4.25 The Drum. 5.20 Sammy J. 5.25 7.30.

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 The Cook Up. 6.30 News. 7.35 History Of Britain. 8.30 Secret Scotland. 9.25 The Stranger. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 Vienna Blood. 12.35 Agent Hamilton.

1.25 Agent Hamilton. 2.20 Agent Hamilton. 3.10 Agent Hamilton.

4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize. 2.05 The Windsors’ Lost Letters. 3.00 Going Places. 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The Queen Mother.

5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 The Cook Up. 6.30 News. 7.30 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. 8.30 Scotland’s Sacred Islands With Ben Fogle. 9.30 Suspect. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Gomorrah. 11.55 Miniseries: Algiers Confidential. 12.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 Surveillance Oz. 2.00 World’s Deadliest. 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) 8.30 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific: South West Pacific. (PG) 9.40 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 10.40 The Latest: Seven News. 11.10 Chicago Fire. (M) 12.10 Reckoning.

(MA15+) 1.10 Travel Oz. (PG) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Stranger At The Door. (2004) 2.00 Business Builders. 2.30 Border Patrol. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News.

5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Home And Away. 8.30 Crime Investigation Australia. (M) 9.50 Police Strike Force. (M) 10.50 The Latest: Seven News. 11.20 The Front Bar. (M) 12.20 Instant Hotel. (PG) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Block.

1.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point.

4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 The Block. (PG) 8.30 After The Verdict. (M) 9.30 Family Law. (M) 10.30 Nine News Late. 11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+) 11.50 Tipping Point. 12.45 Everything Outdoors.

1.15 Garden Gurus Moments. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra.

11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 After The Verdict. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat.

5.30 News. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League.

NRL. Round 23. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Penrith Panthers. 9.50 Thursday Night Knock Off. 10.35 Nine News Late. 11.05 The Equalizer.

(MA15+) 12.00 Murder For Hire. (M) 1.00 Getaway. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop.

2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop.

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

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 GCBC. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 Bold. 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Farm To Fork. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 My Market Kitchen.

4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold.

5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Brain Eisteddfod.

8.30 Ghosts. (PG) 9.30 Bull. (M) 10.30 Good Sam. (M) 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Shopping. 3.30 Infomercials.

(PG) 4.30 CBS Morning.

WEDNESDAY

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TUESDAY

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Q+A. 11.00 Escape From The City. 12.00 News. 1.00 Mystery Road: Origin.

2.00 Grantchester. 3.00 Escape From The City. 4.00 Think Tank. 4.55 Brush With Fame. (PG) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG) 6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Movin’ To The Country. (PG) 8.00 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. (PG) 8.50 Miniseries: Time. (M) 9.55 Baptiste. (M) 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.10 8 Nights Out West. 11.20 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M) 11.50 Aftertaste. (M) 12.20 Rage.

(MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

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Community News WEEKLY TV GUIDE

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

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 GCBC. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 Bold. 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10.

12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Farm To Fork. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PG) 9.00 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.00 To Be Advised.

11.00 The Project. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

(PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Infomercials. (PG) 4.30 CBS Morning.

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5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 22. St Kilda v Brisbane Lions.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.

11.00 Armchair Experts.

(M) 11.30 Movie: Lethal Weapon 3. (1992) (M, R)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

(R) 7.30 Country House Hunters Australia.

8.30 Movie: Hunter Killer.

(2018) (MA15+, R) Gerard Butler, Gary Oldman, Common.

10.55 Movie: Primal Fear.

(1996) (MA15+, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 Blue Bloods. (M, R) 10.20 Evil. (MA15+, R) 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery.

(PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Infomercials. (PG, R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Mom. (M) 10.30 Charmed. (M) 11.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping.

(R) 12.30 Infomercials.

(PG, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

5.45pm The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross.

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG, R) 7.05 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Hoarders. (MA15+) 9.20 Porn Addiction: The Great Flop. (MA15+) 10.35 The Perfect Vagina.

(MA15+, R) 11.35 Tent And Sex. (M, R)

5.30pm The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R) 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R) 8.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 10.30 I Escaped To The Country. (PG) 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R) 1.30 The Fine Art Auction. (PG)

4.30pm Football. AFL. Round 22. Gold Coast Suns v Geelong.

7.20 Football. AFL. Round 22. Melbourne v Carlton.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.

11.00 Movie: Lethal Weapon 4. (1998) (MA15+, R) 1.35 Graveyard Carz.

(PG, R)

7.00 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG, R) 7.30 After The Verdict.

(M, R) 8.30 Movie: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2.

(2016) (PG, R) 10.25 Movie: Moonstruck. (1987) (PG, R) 12.25 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG, R) 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm Scorpion. (PG, R) 6.30 Scorpion. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles.

(M, R) 10.20 Blood And Treasure. (M, R) 11.15 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.15 Blue Bloods. (M, R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.15 Friends. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Infomercials. (PG, R) 1.45 Mom. (M, R)

5.30pm Insight. (R) 6.30 Domino Masters.

(PG) 7.30 Impossible Engineering: Halley VI Research Station – Antartica. (PG) 8.30 The Public Image Is Rotten.

10.30 Hoarders. (M, R) 1.00 South Park. (M, R)

7.30pm Compass. (PG, R) 8.00 You Can’t Ask That: Amputees. (M, R) 8.30 Louis Theroux: Miami Mega Jail: Pt 1.

(M, R) 9.35 The Science Of Relationships: A Catalyst Special. (PG, R) 10.30 Jeffrey Smart. (R) 11.30 Movie: Across The Universe. (2007) (M, R) 1.35am George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R)

6.00pm Cities Of The Underworld. (PG, R) 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line.

(PG, R) 8.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways.

(PG, R) 9.30 Mighty Trains.

(PG, R) 10.30 Train Truckers.

(PG, R) 11.30 Heathrow. (PG, R)

4.45pm Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return To Hogwarts.

(PG, R) 7.00 Movie: Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince. (2009) (PG, R) Daniel Radcliffe.

10.15 Movie: The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (2015) (M, R) Henry Cavill.

12.40 The Sunday Session. (M) 1.40 Blokesworld. (PG, R)

5.15pm Movie: Houseboat. (1958) (G, R) 7.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 Chicago P.D. (MA15+) 12.30 My Favorite Martian. (R) 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Bondi Rescue.

(PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 48 Hours: What Happened To The Perfect Child? (M) 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery.

(M, R) 12.10 Movie: 21 Bridges.

(2019) (MA15+, R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 Friends. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping.

(R) 12.30 Infomercials.

(PG, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 Charmed. (M, R)

5.30pm Life After People.

(PG, R) 6.25 Scandinavian Star.

(PG) 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. (M) 8.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner.

(MA15+) 9.20 Movie: Miles Ahead.

(2015) (M, R) 11.10 Sex And Love: Christiane Amanpour.

(M, R)

SUNDAY

7.30pm David Attenborough’s Galapagos. (R) 8.25 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.

9.10 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 10.10 Catalyst. (R) 11.10 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 11.50 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Doc Martin. (M, R) 8.30 A Touch Of Frost.

(PG, R) 10.15 Criminal Confessions: Gainesville. (M, R) 11.15 Autopsy USA. (MA15+, R) 12.15 Escape To The Country. (R) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. (R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Full Custom Garage.

(PG) 8.30 Movie: Die Hard.

(1988) (M, R) Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia, Alan Rickman.

11.15 Movie: The Cold Light Of Day. (2012) (M, R) 1.15 Movie: Dark Sister.

(2014) (MA15+, R)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

(R) 7.30 Death In Paradise.

(M, R) 8.40 Movie: Agatha And The Midnight Murders.

(2020) (M) 10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+, R) 11.40 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Blue Bloods. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Infomercials. (PG, R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M, R) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping.

(R) 12.30 Infomercials.

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

5.45pm The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross.

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG, R) 7.05 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Dark Side Of The ‘90s: Arseniooo Hall!

(MA15+) 9.25 PEN15. (MA15+) 10.25 Counter Space. (PG) 11.25 Hoarders. (M, R) 1.55 Dark Side Of Football. (M, R)

MONDAY

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (M, R) 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.10 Friday Night Dinner.

(M, R) 9.35 Rosehaven. (PG, R) 10.05 Aftertaste. (M, R) 10.35 Black Books. (PG, R) 11.00 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M, R) 11.25 Brassic. (MA15+, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Rosemary & Thyme.

(PG, R) 8.30 Judge John Deed.

(M, R) 10.30 Wild Bill. (M, R) 11.30 Autopsy USA. (M, R) 12.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 1.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Highway Patrol.

(PG, R) 8.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG) 10.30 Jade Fever. (M) 12.00 Esports. LPL Pro. Rainbow Six Siege.

Season 1.

2.00 Pawn Stars UK. (PG, R)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

(R) 7.30 New Tricks. (M, R) 8.40 The Closer. (M, R) 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R) 10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+, R) 11.40 Chicago P.D. (MA15+) 12.35 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 Bull. (PG, R) 10.20 48 Hours: The Ambush Of Kevin Harris. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Infomercials. (PG, R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Mom. (M) 11.10 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping.

(R) 12.30 Infomercials.

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

5.45pm The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross.

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG, R) 7.05 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. (M) 9.25 Cocaine Trade Exposed: The Invisibles. (M, R) 10.20 Cavendish. (PG, R) 11.10 Das Boot. (M)

TUESDAY

7.30pm Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 8.00 Art Works. (PG) 8.30 Civilisations.

9.30 Great Southern Landscapes. (PG, R) 10.00 Talking Heads.

(PG, R) 10.40 Everyone’s A Critic.

(PG, R) 11.05 Louis Theroux: Miami Mega Jail. (M, R) 12.05am Catalyst. (R) 1.10 Close.

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R) 8.30 Lewis. (M, R) 10.30 Miniseries: Bancroft. (M, R) 11.30 Autopsy USA. (MA15+, R) 12.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 1.30 This Rugged Coast.

(R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Family Guy. (M) 8.00 American Dad! (M) 8.30 Movie: Batman Begins. (2005) (M, R) Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson.

11.20 Billy The Exterminator. (PG, R) 12.20 Esports. LPL Pro. VALORANT Oceania Tour. Stage 2.

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

(R) 7.30 As Time Goes By. (R) 8.50 Midsomer Murders.

(M, R) 10.50 Chicago Fire.

(MA15+, R) 11.50 Footy Classified. (M) 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 Take Two. (R)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M, R) 10.20 Blood And Treasure. (M, R) 11.15 Evil. (MA15+, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Infomercials. (PG, R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping.

(R) 12.30 Infomercials.

(PG, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

5.45pm The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross.

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG, R) 7.05 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (PG, R) 9.35 Glastonbury Festival. (M) 11.50 Movie: Support The Girls. (2018) (M, R) 1.25 The Looming Tower.

(MA15+, R)

WEDNESDAY

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.30 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 9.00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M, R) 9.30 Win The Week.

(PG, R) 10.00 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG, R) 10.45 Mock The Week.

(M, R) 11.15 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Father Brown. (M, R) 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries.

(M) 12.30 The Fine Art Auction. (PG)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Storage Wars. (M) 8.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 9.30 American Pickers.

(PG) 10.30 American Restoration. (PG, R) 11.30 Desert Collectors.

(PG, R) 12.00 Pawn Stars UK. (PG, R)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

(R) 7.30 RBT. (PG, R) 8.30 Paramedics. (M, R) 9.30 New Amsterdam.

(MA15+) 10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+, R) 11.30 House. (M, R) 12.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 Bull. (M, R) 10.30 Elementary. (M, R) 11.30 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.30 Home Shopping.

(R) 1.00 Infomercials. (PG, R) 1.30 Home Shopping.

2.00 Blood And Treasure.

(M, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping.

(R) 12.30 Infomercials.

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

5.45pm The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross.

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG, R) 7.05 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Curious Australia.

(M) 9.40 When Demolitions Go Wrong. (R) 10.35 Betraying The Badge. (M) 11.30 Limetown. (M, R)

THURSDAY

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (R) 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Across The Universe. (2007) (M, R) Evan Rachel Wood, Jim Sturgess, Joe Anderson.

10.40 Doctor Who. (PG, R) 11.40 QI. (M, R) 12.15am GameFace.

(MA15+, R) 1.35 Inside The Met: Love And Money. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 8.30 Escape To The Country.

9.30 Billy Connolly: Great American Trail. (PG, R) 10.40 My Impossible House. (PG, R) 11.45 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line.

(PG, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (R) 8.00 QI. (M, R) 8.30 Live From The BBC. (M, R) 9.20 The Stand Up Sketch Show. (MA15+, R) 9.45 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M, R) 10.10 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 10.40 Doctor Who. (PG, R) 11.25 Friday Night Dinner.

(M, R)

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