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Front: Division 2 candidates: Chris Harvey, Dan Popovich and Clay Bauman. Absent: Andy Camm. Back: Allan Milostic, Megan Taylor and Gus Walsgott from Whitsunday Coast Chamber of Commerce and Councillor Jan Clifford. Photo credit: Rachael Smith

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Hi Everyone,

How are you feeling about Christmas?

Excited? Frazzled? Happy? Overwhelmed?

Christmas is certainly a mag ical time of year but for many of us it can also involve racing around trying to squeeze in as many things as possible –drinks with friends, shopping for presents, hanging up the decorations – it seems every spare moment is full of fun and festivity.

But this can also be exhaust ing, and a little overwhelming. Is anyone else feeling this too?

I am reading a book at the moment called Idiots by Laura Clery.

She is an American mum and comedienne who regularly posts hilarious online videos of her life as a mum.

She is real, candid and I love the way she does not pretend to have it all together.

Last night I read a chapter that reminded me about some thing I learnt many years ago, but as with many things, had gotten lost along the busy road of life.

The art of Gratitude.

In her book, Laura tells us how she lists all the things

she is grateful for every day – whether that be her family, her health, or even the breath in her lungs!

From that state of gratitude, she then manifests what she wants in her life.

Now I know this sounds a bit fantastical, but stars like Oprah Winfrey, Lady Ga Ga and Will Smith all swear by similar strategies.

Back in my twenties I was ob sessed with them too – read ing every book I could find on the subject.

As with many things, I thought I would live my life with this ‘enlightened’ mindset forev er, but I guess we all need to re-learn and remind ourselves every decade or so.

With this in mind, I have start ed to practice gratitude again.

Listing things I am grateful for each day can seem a little sil ly and pointless at first – but I dare you to give it go – I have, and it feels great!

Rach

Quote of the week: “Some peo ple grumble that roses have thorns. I am grateful that thorns have roses” (Alphose Karr)

Many of us are getting excited for Christ mas and looking forward to watching our family members unwrap special pres ents bought just for them.

While most are fortunate enough to be able to do this, we must also remember that there are those in the community who are unable to afford much this year and are worried their children will miss out.

Collinsville mum Zoe Williams remembers times like this when she was a single mum “living in the trenches” and wondering how she would afford Christ mas presents for her children.

Understanding that many peo ple are ‘doing it tough’ this year and are too proud to ask for help, Zoe went onto the local Collinsville Community No tice Board and offered to pack age up her kids’ pre-loved toys to give to others.

“I have four children and we have an excess of clothes, toys and books,” she said.

“They are all in great condi

tion, but there is just no point in us hanging onto them when someone else might enjoy them more.”

In her post, Zoe asked anyone in the community to private message her if they are strug gling financially, saying that it doesn’t matter whether pres ents are shop-bought.

“Wrap them up and kiddos will never know they are preloved!” read the post.

Inviting others in the commu nity to donate as well, Zoe has also offered to coordinate any bags of toys, using her local connections to find homes in need of support.

“It’s also a great way to teach your children to think of others at Christmas,” said Zoe.

“With the cost of living at the moment, Christmas can be ex pensive, and I hope this light ens the load.”

If you are in need or would like to donate, you can look Zoe Williams up on Facebook and send her a message.

relocation.

BOAT RAMPS AND MAIN ROADS Mayor Julie Hall Gets Answers

Flying down to Brisbane for a faceto-face meeting with Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey on Friday, Mayor Julie Hall sought answers to important questions in hopes it will improve infrastructure in the Whit sundays.

Adding her weight to the good work al ready levelled by Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP, Mayor Hall reiterated the community sentiment that the State funded Shute Harbour Boat Ramp was not “practical”.

“The boat ramp is a Department of Main Roads asset, and I urged Minister Bailey to consider the strong feedback from our community that they are not happy with the current fixed walkway structure,” she

said.

“I stressed to the Minister that we want to put the past behind us, and we acknowl edge the structure was engineered to withstand a cyclone in a harbour without a breakwater, but community feedback in dicates the walkway is just not practical.”

Minister Bailey has now agreed to work alongside Council and provide senior staff from Maritime Safety Queensland to re visit the options to improve the “ease of use”.

Mayor Hall also raised state road mainte nance issues which she said has a “mainte nance backlog” of $6.5 million.

Minister Bailey said they had already add ed a further $1 million in funding for ad

ditional gravel to be placed on sections of Suttor Development Road and Mount Coolon to Be lyando Crossing.

During the meeting, the topic of exponential population growth putting a strain on the main ac cess route to Airlie Beach was also discussed.

“The road is becoming congest ed, and planning of this import ant corridor needs to be brought forward,” said Mayor Hall. She was then informed that the Department of Transport and Main Roads will revisit the modelling used in the 2016 Shute Harbour Road plans to

inform the best outcome for future up grades.

ELECTION DAY THIS SATURDAY

Residents of Division 2 will head to the polling booths tomorrow morning to cast their votes on who will become their next local Councillor.

Early voting has taken place all week with the voting station open from 9am to 5pm, and special extended hours until 6pm this evening, at Shop 15 Whitsunday Shopping Centre.

Tomorrow’s Election Day voting will take place at the same location from 8am to 6pm.

A clear winner could be announced as ear ly as Saturday evening but, as a preferential voting system will be used again, it could be decided upon by who the community vote as second or even third favourite.

If this is the case, there might be a longer

wait until a winner is announced and if the decision is reliant upon postal votes, this could take up to two weeks.

The Mayoral election held early August, was a close race and the successful candi date was not officially announced for al most two weeks.

It is compulsory to vote if you are regis tered and live in the Division 2 electorate.

Failure to vote will incur a fine of $143.75. To enrol to vote, check your enrolment or update your details, go to the Australian Electoral Commission’s website.

WHAT: Election of Division 2 Councillor

WHERE: Shop 15 Whitsunday Shopping Centre

WHEN: Saturday, December 3 from 8am to 6pm

Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Julie Hall with Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey. Photo supplied

One Whitsunday Australia Day Awards

The separate Annual Australia Day events are set to become one as Council announces a combined Regional Australia Day Ceremony to be hosted at Proserpine Entertainment Cen tre in 2023.

The joint event will merge Bowen, Proser pine, and the Whitsundays’ Australia Day Awards Ceremonies – which are normally hosted in their individual township – to “bring the community together”.

Discussions surrounding the proposal, which was eventually approved at a Whit sunday Regional Council Meeting in No vember, were concerned with travel from the Whitsundays’ north – so much so that it required two meetings’ worth of discus sion.

The pilot iteration of the event is also part of Council’s effort to heighten the prestige of the awards which, in recent years ac cording to Council, have received fewer entrants than desired.

“In recent years, we have struggled to get nominations for the Australia Day awards when we have held separate ceremonies,” Mayor Julie Hall said.

“Which is why, in 2023, we will trial a united Whitsunday event with the ven ue to be rotated each year. Hosting one

Abbot Point Master Plan

regional event allows us to duly honour high achievers and community members who are dedicated to making the Whit sundays a better place.”

Council did however note a special case: Collinsville’s Australia Day awards break fast, which is separately organised by the Collinsville Community Association, will still go ahead unchanged in 2023. Those nominated in the separate Collinsville event will automatically be entered into the Whitsunday Australia Day Awards, however.

The change did have its detractors in Councillor Michelle Wright and Council lor Mike Brunker, both of whom believed there would be “pushback”.

“You’re not going to unite the region, you’re going to divide it,” Councillor Brunker said.

Despite concerns, the new event was ap proved by Council, and will act as a “trial” only, according to Mayor Hall, with the potential to return to its original form in 2024.

The inaugural Regional Whitsunday Aus tralia Day Ceremony is set to take place at Proserpine Entertainment Centre on January 26, 2023.

Red Cat Adventures Acquires Whitsunday Jetski Tours

One of the region’s biggest marine tourism companies just got bigger with the acquisition of another Airlie Beach adventure tourism brand.

Whitsunday-based operator Red Cat Ad ventures officially purchased one of the Queensland tourism mecca’s famed out fits: Whitsunday Jetski Tours.

Red Cat owners Asher and Julie Telford struck a deal with Steve and Toni Ward from Whitsunday Jetski Tours’ and prom ise to now continue ‘business as usual’ for consumers and staff, operating both brands and continuing their much-loved award-winning tours.

The Wards – who have owned the local business for 12 years - said “when the time came to let it go, it would need to be taken on by people we could trust to maintain the team spirit, ethos and high service lev els we’ve worked so hard to achieve.”

Red Cat Owner Asher Telford said the opportunity to take on another unique, securely established, premium tourism product was too good to overlook. “For a long time now, we have felt that the offering provided by Whitsunday Jetski Tours would complement our existing ex periences perfectly,” he said.

“It is an honour to be adding Whitsunday Jetski Tours to our Red Cat Adventures suite.”

Julie Telford said the future for both brands and the Whitsunday tourism scene was bright.

“Now we can be a one-stop adventure shop, offering visitors to the Whitsundays a week-long itinerary if they so choose,” she said.

Tourism Whitsundays Chief Executive Officer, Rick Hamilton, said “Asher and Julie’s confidence in the Whitsunday tour ism market is inspiring” and that this will be “an incredible bonus for visitors and an asset to the region.”

Since 2012, expansion of Abbot Point has been on the backburner, with the most re cent plans those made a decade ago: a $9 billion development of the port which was scrapped by the previous Queensland Pre mier Campbell Newman’s government.

Now, the Abbot Point draft Master Plan and Port Overlay for the Priority Port of Abbot Point 2 is attempting to address the major environmental concerns which halted development 10 years ago.

and Whitsunday Regional Council signed their endorsement of the plans at their regular meeting on the Wednesday of that same week.

Councillor’s Michelle Wright and Michael Brunker were adamant the development needed to fulfill its potential as an indus trial estate, which could be achieved by Council leaning on Queensland Govern ment’s Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) in the form of an endorse ment letter.

Area over the past decade.

Australia’s most northern deep-wa ter coal export port has released its draft Master Plan and Port Over lay documents for public consultation in what is a major step for the site’s potential development.

Whitsunday Regional Councillor Mike Brunker has called the Abbot Point doc uments “the most important we’ve seen in the last ten years” relating to the Adani Group operated port, as well as the loca tion’s State Development Area.

The drafts set out the long-term plan for sustainable development at the site until 2050, looking “beyond the port boundary to ensure port-related development is sus tainably managed” – particularly in refer ence to the Great Barrier Reef and the Reef 2050 Plan.

The drafts themselves do not lay out ex plicit plans for the port or State Develop ment Area. Rather, they act as outlines for future development, its impact on the reef, and how to facilitate the creation of a po tential infrastructure hub through deliver ing major development of road networks, power, and other pivotal foundations.

Nothing is concrete save for precinct designations which the Master Plan has mapped out: Environmental land; marine infrastructure; port, industry and com mercial areas; and the infrastructure and supply chain corridor – places where in dustry can grow, optimise, and develop.

Documents state that the Master Plan strikes a “balance between the sustainable development of the Port of Abbot Point and the long-term protection of environ mental and cultural values, including the Great Barrier Reef and the Caley Valley Wetlands.”

Community consultations occurred last week, on Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25, at Bowen PCYC,

“The development and growth of the area should be facilitated to move forward at the earliest possible opportunity to sup port the Bowen and Whitsunday commu nities,” Council’s letter to TMR reads.

“Council supports the vision for Abbot Point’s continuous growth, as a key strate gic coal port and leveraging benefits from the adjoining State Development Area to become a hub for import, processing, manufacturing and export activities of other industries of regional, state and na tional significance.”

Councillor Brunker said Abbot Point was “probably the jewel in the crown as far as port land”.

“More strategic than Townsville and I know politically, purely politics, Towns ville has all the work done at their end. But this is going to be the hub in the future,” he said.

The Councillor for Division 6 was particu larly incensed by what he said was lethar gic expansion at the State Development

“What I want at the end of the day is [to see] where your infrastructure corridor is going, where your power is going,” he said.

“It’s only blind luck that Gilmour Space have moved over to the Quarry Site. If they were going into the Abbot Point Develop ment Site it would be ten years before they were in there; [Gilmour Space] would be shooting rockets back from Mars before we got one up [from Abbot Point].”

Councillor Michelle Wright said “time is definitely of the essence” for endorsing the plans.

“We need to push this and get behind it and communicate with who we need to to get this through,” she said.

“It is high urgency. This will be great for the whole community – Bowen, Collins ville, and Whitsunday – so bring it on, I say.”

The Abbot Point draft Master Plan and Port Overlay are available for public com ment until December 12.

Master planning for the Port of Abbot Point has been released, and Whitsunday Regional Council hope the site and its State Development Area will soon become an infrastructure hub

Steve and Toni Ward sell Whitsunday Jet Ski Tours to Red Cat owners Asher and Julie Telford. Photo supplied.

Aswathe of Whitsunday Island Re sorts have been bought by Aus tralian investors over the past few years, sparking the revival of many once thriving tourists hubs that have since be come rundown wrecks.

Sydney hoteliers and brothers Bill and Mario Gravanis of Oscars Hotel Group acquired Long Island Resort for over $20 million in 2021 and now have plans to cre ate an upscale resort on the existing site.

It has been abandoned for five years but was previously owned by Sydney-based investor David Kingston, who also owned Club Crocodile in Airlie Beach.

Prior to this it was developed as a resort by Contiki.

The prevalence of Australian investors buying up Whitsunday Island Resorts was further cemented with the purchase of Hook Island Lodge by 35-year-old hospi tality star Glenn Piper of Meridian Austra lia in May this year.

This young entrepreneur is a relative new comer in the hospitality industry and has invested over $100 million on resorts and pubs since 2020.

Glenn bought the lease on 9.3 hectares of Hook Island for $10 million and plans to invest a further $20 million to create a ‘barefoot luxury’ resort.

Lindeman Island is the most recent resort to receive strong Australian investment.

In November, it was acquired by Queensland property developer Shaun Juniper and wife Samantha for an amount which is speculated to be upwards of $20 million.

The island resort was previously purchased by Media mogul William Han from White Horse Group who bought the property in 2012 for $12 million.

Despite $600 million worth of plans for a luxury upgrade, it has spent the last de cade abandoned.

Prior to this it had been a Club Med -- a popular European resort chain which was frequented by locals and tourists in droves.

Shaun Juniper now plans to transform the island into an international health and na ture retreat with the country’s best gym, top practitioners and six-star facilities.

With an on-island airstrip, high-end tour ists will be able to fly directly from urban centres.

Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP says this is an exciting time for the Whitsundays and that “in a post Covid world, we have realised what we have on back doorstep”.

She adds, however, that it is vital we have a “mixture of product offerings and experi

ences from basic camping through to lux ury options.”

With six-star luxury plans at the Whit sundays’ doorstep, the question remains whether these islands will remain ‘closed’ to most residents, given that the price point is so high.

Despite this issue, the most positive out come is that the island resorts will receive a much-needed facelift.

“It’s a great opportunity to have invest ment in our region from Australians who may be passionate about our natural assets and see the opportunity,” The Member for Whitsunday said.

“The important factor is that they are developed and operated sustainably and would be great if they can align and capi talise on our brand Whitsunday.”

Councillors Quibble At $100,000 “Bowen Bias”

Aseries of community grants total ling $99,210 were the subject of a verbal scuffle between Councillors at Whitsunday Regional Council’s Ordi nary Meeting on Wednesday, November 23.

During Council’s review of its 2022-23 Special Grant Applications Round 1, Dep uty Mayor Gary Simpson and Councillor Michael Brunker drew attention away from the large sum during a discussion raised by Councillor Michelle Wright on supplying the Bowen Horse & Pony Club Inc. with additional funds.

Councillor Wright suggested the commu nity group needed more grant funding due to it still recovering from the Covid-19 Pandemic, during which the Horse & Pony club closed entirely.

The Councillor for Division 4 hoped to raise the figure to $15,000 from its origi nal $12,677, which drew comments from Deputy Mayor Gary Simpson, who was “politically” conscious that the grants fo cused heavily on Bowen – with six of the seven Round 1 funds heading to the Whit sundays’ far north.

“I support the resolution as it stands,” Councillor Simpson said. “And [I] congratulate the Bowen commu nity on all these applications. Politically, it does not look very good that all these grants are going to one area.”

Community Services Director Julie Wright attempted to assuage any comments that the grants were politically motivated: “The rounds change; the same time last year we had seven applications from the Airlie Beach, Proserpine area, which were ap proved, and two from Bowen,” she said.

“That was on November 24, the same time last year.”

Councillor Brunker then took the oppor tunity to make comment.

“I suggest the Deputy Mayor take it on the chin. As a deputy mayor, or a mayor, or a councillor, I look at who we’re giving it to,” Councillor Brunker said.

“We don’t worry about Bowen, Whit sunday, or Proserpine or anywhere else. I’ve sat here with just Whitsunday and no Bowen [on this grant program]. Let’s forget about different areas, lines down the map and political this or political that, we’re here for one region.”

Councillor Simpson refuted the com ments: “Since I’ve been here, all I’ve tried to do is bring the region together,” he said. The motion was amended to increase the Pony Club’s funding to $15,000, which was carried 4/1, with the Deputy Mayor the single against.

Council approved the significant grant funding as follows:

1.

owen Meals on Wheels Inc. - $5,000 2. B owen & District Childcare Centre$10,000 3. Whitsunday Community & Education Centre - $11,335

owen Community Council Inc.$11,875 5.

owen Horse & Pony Club Inc.$15,000 6. B owen Woodworkers & Woodturners Association Inc. - $20,000

7. Heronvale Rural Fire Brigade - $20,000

Lindeman Island was purchased by Australian investors in November. This is the third resort island to be bought by Aussies in the past two years. Photo: supplied

Planning Scheme Changes Address Housing Crisis

Whitsunday Regional Council have delivered what Mayor Julie Hall is calling “one, tiny piece of the pie” towards solving the hous ing crisis sweeping the region.

At Council’s Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday, November 23, Councillors approved amendments to the Whitsunday Planning Scheme in hopes to encourage housing diversity, promote affordable rent als, and entice home ownership options.

The amendments are a direct result of Council’s consultation with community for input on affordable housing options.

The results of the Affordable Housing Consultation Submission Analysis Report were placed into two “Amendment pack ages”.

Whitsunday Regional Council’s Director Development Services, Neil McGaffin, said the first of those two changes to the planning scheme was to reduce the min imum lot size for dual occupancies to 600 square metres.

“What we have taken out of the data is the

need to reduce that minimum lot size,” Mr McGaffin said.

“There’s a lot of land out there that is just below the minimum requirements. The potential is, if we reduce the minimum lot size, that it could free up opportunity for dual occupancy or two dwellings on the one site.”

The second amendment to the Planning Scheme complimented an earlier change passed down by State Government in the same meeting and accepted by Council on a local level: That secondary dwellings or ‘granny flats’ can now be rented out to third parties rather than a person from the same household, such as grandparents or teenagers of the same family.

“In the past, there’s been an inherent re quirement for a relationship between the people in the main dwelling and the pro posed granny flat. That’s now been wiped, so it’s possible for two separate families to live in two separate dwellings on the same block of land,” Mr McGaffin said.

In addition to those State-wide changes, Council’s Affordable Housing Amend

ment Package 2 is a further boon for sec ondary dwellers or those looking to con struct them, with it allowing an increase in the size of granny flats from 100 square metres to 120 square metres.

“That makes it a bit more liveable and re flects the desire for more housing oppor tunities not only in this area, but through out the state,” Mr McGaffin said.

“And that’s coupled with the potential re moval of infrastructure charges, so that’s Councils initiative to make housing a lot more affordable in the area.”

Mayor Julie Hall was pleased with the re sult after what was a three-month consul tation period.

“The purpose of this consultation was to investigate the possible amendments to the Whitsunday Planning Scheme that will encourage a range of housing and home ownership options and promote affordable rentals,” Mayor Hall said.

“This is just one little, tiny bit of a mas sive issue. It’s definitely not going to solve the housing shortage in the region, but at

least it will give one, tiny piece of the pie to solve the issue in some circumstances.”

Whitsunday Regional Councillor Michael Brunker was more than pleased with the State Government’s amendment to defini tions surrounding granny flats.

“This will go towards a freeing up of more housing,” Councillor Brunker said.

“There could be the old-style granny flats out there where granny has moved on and the fact other people can now rent them should help with our housing crisis.”

Director Neil McGaffin was mindful, how ever, that although the changes are now implemented, the “direction from com munity” was unclear – particularly as only 39 submissions were made to the survey.

“The interesting thing was that some of the responses to the questions were about fif ty-fifty,” Mr McGaffin said.

“So there was no clear indication that some of the initiatives council could have considered had any clear direction from the community.”

Division 2 Candidates Where Do They Sit On Local Issues?

Continued from page 1.

Monday night’s Candidate meet and greet session saw each of the four individuals running for the Division 2 Councillor seat in the spot light, answering questions about topical subjects that directly affect the residents of Cannonvale and Woodwark.

Each candidate was given up to a minute to respond to each question, followed by a quick fire round where they were asked to say a short sentence in response.

Here is a brief summary of the best bits.

Does the new

Clay Bauman:

fire

station belong in the residentially zoned area in Cannonvale?

We’ve got a growth corridor out this way –I think a fire station should be put further out where it will be of service for a much longer period. A new Ambulance Station could be sited with it.

Would you like to

Clay Bauman:

Andy Camm:

The State government seems to overrule everything in this area from what I’ve seen – I don’t understand why we would have a fire station right there when it’s residential.

Dan Popovich:

It seems highly inappropriate to put some thing light industrial into a residential area but the safety factor that needs to be added into this to make an informed decision.

see traffic lights or roundabouts along

When they wanted to put traffic lights at Shingley Beach intersection, I overlayed an image of roundabout – it fit. I then posted it on Facebook and in 24 hours had 2,500 engagement, only five per cent of re spondents were in favour. I agree.

Andy Camm:

Traffic lights are cheaper than round abouts, but I don’t want traffic lights.

Shute Harbour Road:

Dan Popovich:

Roundabouts are 20 per cent more effi cient in terms of traffic through put, fuel waste and are much safer. There are also long-term savings. A daisy chain of traffic lights along this road will be catastrophic.

Chris Harvey:

Coming from an emergency services background this will directly affect me. I think it’s perfect location, it is right in the centre, it covers all the population easier – with the distance travelled, time frames and future planning it makes sense.

Chris Harvey:

I am not for traffic lights the whole way but I feel we need at least one more set as there is nowhere safe between Centro and Ban jos to cross the road.

Clay Bauman:

I have been against it for six years but it is site specific – I’ve got no problem with Hermitage Drive – but I have a real prob lem with one on the Foreshore.

Andy Camm:

I don’t want to see a high-rise in Airlie Beach

Dan Popovich:

I think this should be considered on a case-by-case basis, development shouldn’t be open slather.

Chris Harvey:

I’m not for or against until I’ve seen the finer details.

“I Want Real Communication We Can All Understand”

As the only candidate living in Can nonvale, Clay Bauman says he un derstands the issues we share and “will live with the consequences of those decisions daily”. He promises to “be right here for you to talk to” if elected as the Councillor for Division 2 in tomorrow’s election.

Known for holding Council to account, Clay has been a regular outspoken voice at Council meetings, fighting for the com munity on issues close to his heart.

These include protesting against the 12-storey high-rise at Port of Airlie and pushing for the adaptation of a cohesive town plan that reflects the sentiment of residents.

“I have been actively working for years to inform the public and help them to make submissions that will hopefully give sig nificant weight in the current court case against the Port of Airlie 12-storey pro posal and also to correct the unsuccessful model put forward in our current town plan,” he said.

“I don’t have an issue with the Hermitage

Drive buildings, which are setback against the hills. We had a long period of growth under our old low-rise town plan. Since the new plan has been in place not a single major accommodation development has been built. It is time to bring back certain ty for the public, developers and investors that want to move our town forward.”

Taking matters, such as the public’s over whelming preference for roundabouts, to the relevant State authorities, Clay said he is constantly standing up for community rights.

“One of my key goals, if elected, is to de velop a Division 2 local plan that stops the ad-hoc development that is creating gridlock around what should be an en joyable and vibrant shopping district,” he explained.

“This includes opening Cutuli Rd that would join Paluma and Rior danvale Roads, giving us the much needed second access.”

If elected, Clay also said he will be a driv ing force behind the Cultural and Civic Hub in Cannonvale, which he would like to see double as a cyclone and disaster shelter funded by Government grants giv ing real benefit to the community.

“I would also like to see more community events at Cannonvale Lake, so locals can enjoy a great day out without the current Airlie parking hassles,” said Clay.

Concerned that “important decisions are currently being made behind closed doors”, Clay said he would like to encour age changes to Council policy that would give more control back to community elected Councillors, stating that Council are “paid by us, to serve us, not rule us.”

A man who enjoys speaking face-to-face with locals and visitors about our region, he wants to be our community voice at the Council table.

“I have assisted many residents in navigat ing the bureaucracy of Council including helping property owners when inappro priate development comes knocking on their door,” explained Clay.

“I think this problem is because it appears Council’s current communication choice is to stymie us with gobbledegook. I want real communication we can all under stand.”

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Jarrah Boeghim was raised on her fa ther’s wooden ships.

In Airlie Beach’s Pioneer Bay, the 20-year-old finally sat on the prow of her own ‘ketch’ ship last week, a 1937 New Bedford Model wooden vessel, and sur veyed what has been a six-month labour of love.

Half a year ago, in a mooring just outside Airlie Beach, Jarrah had spied the classic vessel built in the ‘50s sitting in the water,

slowly rotting.

The Airlie Beach-born local, after the death of her father two years ago – a Whitsunday sailing icon, the late Tony Boeghim, cap tain of the famed vessel Providence - had decided to return home and become her own skipper in his memory.

And the ship – who was then named Black Adder – was love at first sight.

“I had always wanted to buy a wooden ves sel, but all that was around was fibreglass.

Then I saw her,” Jarrah said. “I bought her without knowing her condi tion; but I fell in love straight away. I said, this is the one I want. I knew it then and there without looking inside. When I fi nally saw her, I was worried because there was so much work to do. But where there’s a will there’s a way.”

Jarrah took Black Adder to Edge’s Boatyard in Jubilee Pocket where the hard yards be gan, but not unassisted; what was original ly Jarrah’s solo passion project soon gained in notoriety and gained in help.

“As soon as I got her in the shipyard every boatie was coming over, saying, ‘Isn’t she a gem? We can’t believe you’re 20 years old and you’ve bought her,’” Jarrah said. “Then this whole crazy, beautiful experi ence happened: 30 different people were coming down to help work on her [Black Adder]. I had put up this post on Face book and people were offering their time for free, just for an opportunity to be a part of the restoration. I had guys at the boat yard dropping their work to help.”

People of all ages – from 18 up to 70 – were working on Black Adder, aiming to get her seaworthy. Even Jarrah’s own grandfather came along to help with the wiring, adorn ing the vessel with a modern touch: solar panels.

“Everyone has been astounded by how many people have come out to help restore her,” Jarrah said.

“It’s not an everyday thing. We’re restor ing this 72-year-old vessel and we’re all so

young. It doesn’t really happen in Airlie. It’s an old sailing tradition but all of us youngsters are here restoring her; it’s mag ical.

“I think it’s a unique project. Not many people would do something like this or get the opportunity to work hands-on with a vessel like this.”

Over the past few weeks, Jarrah and her motley crew of good Samaritans, sailors, and Airlie Beach locals have pieced to gether Black Adder to get her water-tight, ready to sail once more with a new coat of paint.

In the time she’s worked on her, Jarrah has met and been reached out to by people from Black Adder’s past: a man in Can nonvale got in contact, letting her know he has the ship’s original mizen mast ly ing in his backyard from year’s past. An other found her story on social media and told of how the ship once belonged to his great-grandfather and shared film-footage of the boat sailing in Port Phillip Bay, Vic toria.

Touched by it all, Jarrah, who has success fully restored the ship to some of its for mer glory and plans to continue to work on her, decided to give her back her orig inal name from when she was construct ed in the ‘50s of Tasmanian wood: Alinta, which means wonderful.

“She’ll never be finished – she’s a wooden boat – but I’ll make her perfect,” Jarrah said.

“I think dad would be proud in a way.”

Joely Hemzell and Jarrah Boeghim onboard Alinta, Jarrah’s newly refurbished wooden ship

During the restoration, Jarrah was joined en masse by helpful locals to finish the

Bowen Tourism Welcomes Two New Committee Members

Bowen Tourism and Business now has two new committee members, Peter Greer and Karen Morton.

Peter is the owner and operator of the Queens Beach Tourist Village with his wife Jennie.

They purchased the park in 2019 and now call Bowen home.

Peter is very passionate about Bowen and says he likes to buy local, support local and employ local.

He has a genuine desire to ensure all guests at the park have a happy relaxing holiday and he is passionate about the promotion of Bowen and surrounds.

Karen is a long-term local resident as she moved to Bowen when she was in high school.

She now owns and operates Karen Morton Insurance Services.

She has extensive knowledge of the local area and is keen to see further promotion of Bowen.

Jenn Honnery has taken on the role as chair of the committee for the fifth year in a row and Kerry Meier will be the new deputy chairperson.

Leah Darwen is the treasurer for the sec ond year in a row.

Jenn said she was looking forward to working with Karen and Peter as new committee members and she thanked out going committee members Ruth Morton, Emily Harvey and Kylie McRae for their commitment and dedication during their time on the board.

Bowen Tourism and Business is a notfor-profit organisation supported by more than 200 members.

The organisation operates the Big Mango Visitor Information Centre on the Bruce Highway and the information booth at Bowen’s Front Beach.

In the past financial year, the staff and vol unteers welcomed more than 40,000 visi tors.

Contributed with thanks to Leanne Aber nethy from Bowen Tourism and Business

Do You Have A Passion For Supporting The Next Generation?

ABowen youth group is looking for adult leaders to restart its opera tions and mentor the next gener ation of “heroes”.

The Emergency Services Cadets (ESC) is getting set to recommence in the Whitsun days’ northernmost township after a pro longed hiatus during the Covid pandemic.

The Scout-like program provides young people with a “safe, fun and inclusive en vironment that offers them practical life skills and leadership opportunities.”

Coordinated alongside the Emergency Services, the Cadet’s program is based at 25 locations across Queensland and helps encourage the exploration of careers in the various fields, either as volunteers or in paid roles.

Program Coordinator for ESC, Ashleigh Karaitiana said the Bowen program was looking for any adults who want to mentor the next generation.

“The Bowen unit has, in the past, run out of the SES headquarters, which it will

again,” Ms Karaitiana said.

“For the Cadet program, we need adult leaders to give their time on a weekly ba sis for roughly two hours where they can teach something as simple as cooking a meal -- things that benefit the kids.”

Ms Karaitiana said adult leaders in the program do not necessarily need Emer gency Services experience, although it was helpful, but that the volunteer position is for adults who want to guide the future of the country’s emergency services.

“The reward for our adult leaders is being able to see the cadets grow, both physically, mentally, emotionally,” Ms Karaitiana said.

“Seeing them build friendships, knowing that some of those cadets are going to be come future emergency service personnel, that is a great feeling. Time is the greatest gift you can give.”

Volunteering enquiries, and Cadet mem bership, can be made at the emergencyser vicescadets@pcyc.org.au email address.

New Bowen Tourism and Business committee members Karen Morton and Peter Greer. Photo contributed

The Emergency Services Cadets is looking to restart in Bowen – all it needs is you

Collinsville Green

The beginning of a $7.5 billion renewable energy project was marked with the opening of its information centre in Collinsville on Sat urday morning, with over 50 people pres ent to find out more about the innovative Green Energy Hub.

The initiative will see 180,000 acres of grazing properties developed and multi-purposed to create 3000 megawatts of wind and solar renewable energy.

Farms will still be operational; the Green Energy Hub will simply work in addition to current industry, and it is estimated

that this will generate at least $1 billion of economic activity in the region and more than 350 jobs during construction.

Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Julie Hall, Councillor Michelle Wright, participating landowners, representatives from local businesses, and residents from Collinsville and surrounding areas were all present at the opening held on Satur day.

Everyone enjoyed a sausage sizzle, coffee van and giveaways, before hearing from Ark Energy CEO Daniel Kim.

Summer Storms And Power Outages

As the heat builds and storms be come more frequent, the chances of power cuts increase.

Many residents will remember the multi ple power cuts of December 2020, where three outages over Christmas caused 5000 households in the Greater Airlie Beach Area to lose power on December 22, 23 and 28.

Fortunately, since this incident, Ergon have embarked on a $27 million upgrade of the local electricity network, including the Cannonvale substation.

“We took immediate steps to boost the se curity of the community’s electricity sup ply by replacing faulty underground cables and constructing a section of overhead network to provide an alternative supply route to get the power back on to custom ers sooner in the event of further faults,” said an Ergon Energy spokesperson.

“There have been no significant outages at the substation since and the expansion that is underway now will support popula tion growth in years to come.”

Proof of this came when the Whitsunday region reached the record peak load of 469.8 megawatts during a heat wave on March 3 this year, and the system passed the test.

Five of the top six peak loads were recorded in March this year and up to 40 per cent of the load can be attributed to air-condi tioning use.

While there is plenty of capacity in the lo cal electricity network to support the com munity’s needs, customers can save money by being energy efficient.

• Clean your air-conditioning filters.

• Set your air-conditioner to 25 degrees –it’s more energy-efficient and still comfort able when the outside temperature is more than 30 degrees.

• Keep doors and windows closed when the aircon is running.

• Only air-condition the rooms you are using.

• Fans are much more energy-efficient if you don’t need aircon.

From left to right: Anthony Russo, General Manager Development, Queensland for Ark Energy, Mayor Julie Hall, Ark Energy CEO Daniel Kim, and Councillor Michelle Wright cut the ribbon to officially open the Collinsville Green Energy Hub Information Centre. Photo supplied

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“The Collinsville Green Energy Hub is a huge investment for the region and will give Collinsville, Bowen and surrounding communities a significant opportunity to be a part of and benefit from Queensland’s energy transition,” he said.

“We’re looking forward being part of the Whitsunday region for this exciting proj ect.”

Afterwards, Ark Energy’s General Man ager Development for Queensland An thony Russo presented an overview of the feasibility work that has been done for the project so far, next steps in the planning process, and spoke about the importance

for Ark Energy of being part of the local community.

The Collinsville Green Energy Hub infor mation centre is at 47 Railway Road, Col linsville, and is open every Wednesday afternoon.

It has information on wind and solar re newable energy, the Collinsville Green Energy Hub project, and lots of takeaway materials.

More information on the project is also available on the website at collinsvillehub. com.au and the project team can be con tacted directly by email to info@collins ville.com.au or phone 1800 731 296.

Visitors join the Ark Energy project team, Mayor Julie Hall, and Councillor Michelle Wright for the official opening of the Collinsville Green Energy Hub Information Centre. Photo supplied

The Movies Return To Proserpine

For the first time since Proserpine’s El Dorado Picture Theatre played its final reel on December 7, 1984, the Whitsundays’ sugarcane town will be host to regular movie screenings of new releases.

The reconstructed Proserpine Enter tainment Centre (PEC) will officially launch its cinema on December 12, her alding in a new age of “the pictures” in Proserpine.

Although the previous iteration of the Proserpine Entertainment Centre held movie screenings for special events only, this will be the first time a new release has been shown in the town for almost four decades.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will be the first to grace the screen at the PEC, and Manager at Proserpine Entertain ment Centre, Kate Boyd said the cine ma schedules will be posted on the PEC

website.

“Two sessions will be held daily during school holiday periods. Outside of this time, Cinema screenings will be held on a Sunday and Monday for a trial period, with a few interruptions for live events which have already been scheduled,” she said.

Ms Boyd said most movies held at the PEC will be recent releases, with some thing to suit all age ranges, with older films and nostalgia films playing on spe cial occasions.

“The more people come to see films at the PEC, the newer releases we will re ceive from the distributors!” she said. All prices can be found at the Entertain ment Centre’s online box office and a Facebook page competition is running until December 9, where locals can win one of three double cinema passes to the first screening.

Goodness Gracious, A Wealth Of Health

The warm glow of salt lamps, the sweet perfume of an aromatherapy dif fuser, a mesmerising backflow waterfall burner or a glass vase moulded into timber – these are just some of the gift ideas that can transform homes into havens this festive season.

They adorn the shelves of Good ness Gracious at the Whitsunday Shopping Centre in Cannonvale and the stores new owner, Jacki Movigliatti, invites everyone to come and browse the wide selec tion of healthy, organic, and alter native items she has for sale.

“We have leather, timber and em broidered diaries which are very popular this time of year,” she said.

“We also stock a variety of can dles, incense, bath salts, massage oils and an entire range of ‘Boody’ which is bamboo clothing – ev erything from sleepwear to active wear.”

Jacki has just taken over the reins of the longstanding health and or ganic produce business and said she is looking forward to continu ing the good work of the previous owner while introducing some fresh ideas along the way.

“I’d like to bring some more wholefoods in, and I am looking at some pesticide free fruit and veg as well,” she said.

Originally from Townsville and having spent many years in the Atherton Tablelands, Jacki moved to the Whitsundays six years ago for a fresh start.

A yoga teacher for the past 20 years, she has also been an Ayurve da –a traditional medicine system native to India - practitioner for the last five, while teaching yoga.

Looking to get back into the health industry, she jumped at the

With a reputation for its diverse range of health produce, the store stocks everything from spices to vitamins, beauty products to cushions and mats.

Jacki is also ordering some Christ mas themed health foods this year, including specialist tea, gherkins and organic olives.

Head into Goodness Gracious to day and enjoy a wealth of health while supporting local this festive season.

Festive Gifts At The Proserpine Christmas Markets

Shop Local In Bowen And Win

Everyone in the community is encouraged to shop local this Christmas and, if supporting local small business is not incentive enough, then the Local 4 Locals campaign will definitely get you excited!

With a total of $5000 worth of shopping vouchers to give away over the next three weeks, there will be a special draw each Fri day in the run-up to Christmas.

For your chance to win, simply purchase an item from one of the 23 participating stores and your entry will be put into the draw.

The first draw will take place this evening in conjunction with the Christmas Street Fair and Markets during which many shops will be open for extended hours.

“On the night there will be a special appearance by Santa and Rudolf,” said organiser Wendy Bickhoff.

“Come down dressed in your best Christmas outfit and you may win a prize!’

For full details head to the Locals 4 Locals Bowen Facebook page. A prize of $1000 will be drawn this evening, December 2, and a further $1000 will be drawn on the following two Fridays - De cember 9 and 16.

Each entry from previous weeks will then go into the final grand prize pool of $2000 which will be drawn on December 23.

The promotion itself begins at 8am today and all entries will be submitted for tonight’s draw.

If you are local business and would like to participate in the cam paign, simply chat to Wendy at Coral City to Country for full details.

The first draw will take place at 8pm this evening and the winner does not need to be present in order to claim the prize.

Back by popular demand, the Pro serpine Community Markets are hosting their annual Christmas Fair and everyone is welcome to come down for a morning of lively music, fun activities, delicious food and of course Christmas Shopping.

With an abundance of store holders, this years’ Christmas markets have seen a re cord number of businesses apply for a spot, and organiser Tarnia Patton said she is trying to find extra space at the site so she can cater for the additional enquires.

From home-made trinkets to unique health products, plants and succulents, clothing and many other creative gift ideas, there is plenty to choose from if you

are looking for a present that will make someone feel truly special on Christmas Day.

By purchasing your presents at the Pros erpine Christmas Markets, you will also have the added satisfaction that you are supporting a local small business who, in turn, will be reinvesting the money back into our region.

This year, there will also be a special guest at the market, one that is sure to put a smile on every child’s face.

“The big man in red will be coming along

this year,” said Tarnia.

“At 10.30am he will do walkthrough and then children will have the opportunity to sit down and tell Santa what they want for Christmas.”

The Joy Chimers will also be present on the day, performing with their chimes and offering a unique take on some of the most popular Christmas Carols.

Lucy Sherrington and Noah Robinson will also be playing some of their popu lar music as shoppers soak up the vibrant Christmas Market atmosphere.

A host of food vans will be on-site throughout the morning, and when wea ry legs need a break, you can relax on the lawn and sample home-made cakes, freshly brewed coffee and other delicious treats.

WHAT: Proserpine Community Christ mas Markets

WHERE: 69 Marathon Street, Proserpine

WHEN: Sunday, December 11 – 8.30am to 12.30pm

SANTA: Arrives at 10.30am

opportunity to become the new owner of Goodness Gracious.

Goodness Gracious owner, Jacki Movigliatti, holding a glass vase moulded into timber

The whole community are invited to the Proserpine Community Christmas Markets next Sunday. Photo credit: Declan Durrant

Santa will be making an appearance at 10.30am. Photo credit: Declan Durrant

One Small Tree, One Big Urban Canopy

As you drive into Airlie Beach town centre you may notice a small but important local landmark is now missing – the large Blue Gum Tree at the entrance way.

Two weeks ago, it was chopped down to make way for a new development on the site and local climate action group, Whit sunday Conservation Council (WCC), say they are concerned that our urban canopy is being slowly destroyed by this process.

While this is just one tree, they believe it is representative of a bigger picture, stat ing that “Airlie Beach is already noticeably hotter than Cannonvale due to the pre dominance of dark-coloured hard surfaces

and the loss of tree cover, which is ongoing and unregulated.”

“From all directions this tree is an impos ing factor of the entrance statement to Air lie Main Street, more importantly provides habitat and food for local fauna,” said Jac quie Sheils, President of WCC, in a letter of appeal sent to Council.

“So many large mature trees have been lost to development in recent years and a dom inant beautiful tree such as this deserves our protection and care to thrive and pro vide shade, shelter and habitat.”

Approaching Whitsunday Regional Coun cil to appeal, the environmental group

were told that there is no tree policy pro tecting local land.

Less than a month after this appeal, con cerns were realised when the tree was felled.

“Apparently the developer has contributed a handful of seedling Blue Gums to the revegetation project at Twin Creeks Cannon vale to ‘compensate’ for the destruction of this mature tree,” said WCC Secretary Faye Chapman.

“But this publicly funded revegetation project is already in place, so these trees would have been planted anyway.”

WCC are now asking why Council has no

policy on local matters of environmental significance, including a ‘Significant Tree Register’ to provide protection for iconic trees like the one lost earlier this month.

“Other Councils in our region have tree protection and maintenance policies and do not allow mature trees to be removed without first making every effort to main tain and nurture these beneficial giants of nature,” said Faye.

“This tree was on the extreme corner of the development block, surely enlightened design and prudent trimming could have seen this tree safely incorporated into the plan for the new hotel.”

Research Into Farming Practices Paves The Way

One way for sugarcane growers to reduce business costs is through practices such as planting legumes and the precision application of pesticides. These practices provide cost benefits to the grower as well as improving the quality of water which flows to the Reef.

In the Mackay Whitsunday Water Quality Program (MWWQP), there are nine de livery provider run projects that address nutrient and pesticide practices to mini mise run-off, particularly during the wet season when the rainfall intensity flushes the catchment.

Development of these practices requires financing and extensive research to under stand what impact the new management practices have on yield, and what water quality risk there is.

One of the projects being run under the MWWQP by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) seeks to validate improved practic es and identify which of those result in less runoff of nutrient and pesticides while not impacting negatively on the crop.

To achieve this, SRA has trial sites set up with participating growers that collect water runoff from a paddock. This runoff

is then analysed for nutri ent and chemical content, which is then communi cated to growers to inform future management deci sions.

This wet season, SRA is looking into run-off water quality profiles of enhanced efficiency fertilisers com pared to traditional fer tilisers. Enhanced efficien cy fertilisers are relatively new products designed to improve nutrient use effi ciency by minimising nu trient losses.

SRA are now trying to un derstand the water quality risk for these new products.

Other trials underway this wet season in clude looking into management practices relating to cane grub control, and the use of mill by-products to assess what impact these practices have on water quality.

Through research and effective communi cation, growers are provided with the evi dence that they need to maintain a viable

business and adopt new practices which will ultimately improve their business and water quality.

The Mackay Whitsunday Water Quality Project is funded by the partnership be tween the Australian Government’s Reef Trust and the Great Barrier Reef Foun dation with support from Department of

Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland Government.

For more information on any of the proj ects involved in the MWWQP please visit reefcatchments.com.au.

Contributed with thanks to Chris Dench.

Research into farming practices paves the way for adoption of new practices and improved water quality

Chris Dench from Mackay Whitsunday Water Quality Program

The old Blue Gum Tree acted as an entrance statement to Airlie Main StreetIt was chopped down to make way for a new development at the site of the Colonial Motel

The iconic tree featured on postcards in the 1980s The stump is now a memorial feature

Chamber

Chat

With December literally upon us and Christmas around the corner, a quick reflection on an amazing and unprecedented 12 months. This time last year, we were frantically completing vaccinations, struggling to comply with and arguing about govern ment mandates and borders were on the brink of opening up with normality al most within grasp. Since that time, we have been swamped by some of the best business conditions ever experienced lo cally.

Despite rampant COVID numbers in the first quarter, every sector experienced un precedented and sustained growth with tourism flourishing on all fronts, building and real estate sales booming and all ser vice and retail sectors travelling well, ham pered only by staffing and accommodation issues.

We have had changes of government fed erally including our local federal member, a new mayor and now a December elec tion for a new Division 2 councillor.

The chamber hosted a meet the candidates forum on Monday evening giving the busi ness and general community a chance to meet and chat to the four candidates. After opening addresses and answering a series of pre-submitted questions, it was clear that we have some extremely passionate and well-intentioned candidates.

Interesting, without going into specifics, all candidates had quite similar views on most of the hot topics in both Division 2 and the region more broadly. It is safe to say that the candidate’s position aligned fairly closely with the preferences of broad er community meaning the residents and businesses in Division 2 will be well.

The choice for voters comes down not so much to policies, but who they feel has the experience, time and drive to be an effec tive councillor. The chamber thanks the candidates for their time on Monday and wishes them all good luck on Saturday. We are grateful to have the option to pick from some quality candidates.

From Allan Milostic, President of Whitsun day Coast Chamber of Commerce.

Info Sessions Arm Beauty Industry To Help Others

Aseries of informa tion sessions were held in Cannonvale and Bowen this week in an effort to give individuals working in the beauty in dustry the knowledge and resources to best deal with disclosures of domestic or sexual violence.

Owner of The Beauty Room Airlie Beach, Char lotte Greenwood, attended a session and said that she understands how important it is to know how to respond.

“When you find your ‘beauty person’ you tend to go to the same one every time and this creates friendship and trust,” she said.

“You end up knowing everything about them and people feel comfortable to dis close.

“Although I haven’t had a serious disclo sure yet, I came here today to find out about the signs to look for and how to re spond.”

The two-hour information sessions were held by Whitsunday Counselling and Sup port (WCS) who actively work within the community to provide services such as the Women’s Refuge.

“This project is just brilliant,” said Poppy

Annear, Women’s Refuge Coordinator.

“Often it’s the final step that’s the hardest and encouraging them to make the final move.”

During the information sessions attendees were given tools to best respond to disclo sures and advised on how to emotionally process hearing about the trauma.

They also received resources for their busi ness detailing referral pathways.

Amanda Jensen from WCS facilitated the sessions and says she is happy to come to any salon or beauty parlour in the Whit sundays to give the same free talk to any one who is interested in upskilling their team to handle disclosures.

Poppy Annear, Women’s Refuge Coordinator, with owner of The Beauty Room Airlie Beach, Charlotte Greenwood and Whitsunday Counselling and Support Manager, Amanda Jensen. Photo credit: Rachael Smith

Allan Milostic, President of the Whitsunday Coast Chamber of Commerce

GIG GUIDE

Friday 2nd Dec

• The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Andy Mammers (7-10pm)

• Grandview Hotel, Bowen: David Flower (from 7pm)

• KC’s: Aaron Saxon (8pm-late)

Saturday 3rd Dec

• The Pub: The Beach Boys Show (25.30pm)

• The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Andy Mammers (7-10pm)

• Grandview Hotel, Bowen: David Flower (from 7pm)

• KC’s: Lloyd Saunders (8pm-late)

Sunday 4th Dec

• The Pub: Back To The 80’s (2-5.30pm)

• Horseshoe Bay Café: Sunday Live Music (2-6pm)

• Grandview Hotel, Bowen: Chill Out Tunes (from 7pm)

• The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Pluto Tango (7-10pm)

• KC’s: Lloyd Saunders (8pm-late)

Monday 5th Dec

• KC’s: Aaron Saxon (8pm-late)

Tuesday 6th Dec

• KC’s: Peta (8pm-late)

Wednesday 7th Dec

• The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Pluto Tango (6.30 - 9.30pm)

• KC’s: live music (8pm-late)

Thursday 8th Dec

• The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Matt Angell (7-10pm)

• KC’s: Kaeden McCarthy (8pm-late)

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

When Black Panther arrived in theatres in 2018, black audienc es felt they had been given their mainstream cinema voice. Marvel, at the height of its powers, had given their cul ture the platform it deserved.

There had been arthouse films before it, like 2016’s Moonlight, or more main stream ventures like Jordan Peele’s Get Out, and audiences were experiencing a renaissance for black cinema – particularly the American kind. But Black Panther was the one that picked up the ball, and Marvel had a touchdown. A huge commercial and critical success and following it up was al ways going to be a challenge.

What doubled the difficulty of the task was the death of Black Panther’s star, Chadwick Boseman.

Ryan Coogler, who returns to direct Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is hyper aware of this. He has a balancing act that now de mands several things: The action needs to be exceptional, the stakes higher, the cul ture vibrant, and it needs to be a poignant tribute. But, of course, if that weren’t diffi cult enough, Coogler is tasked with main taining the tired Marvel demand that all things must serve The Franchise.

The Franchise demands toy sales, it de mands comic sales, it demands more box-office, more tie-ins, more sequels. And so, here we are, two years removed from Boseman’s death with a sequel that, yes, audiences asked for. But was it in this circumstance?

I don’t think any director would envy him for the tearing pain the directions his stu dio, his actors, and his conscience were tugging him in throughout production.

How does Black Panther: Wakanda For ever fair, though? Its performances are

its beating heart; its actors are grieving and the moments where Boseman is re membered are its most remarkable and touching. That heart is surrounded by a standard Marvel film body. One that is ser viceable but could have been much more had Coogler been free of commercial con straints. Grief overshadows this superhero sequel.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (PG-13) is showing at the Bowen Summergarden Cinema from Saturday, December 3. Movie Review by Declan Durrant

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is serviceable Marvel cinema with a strong, sombre story at its core

It’s time: Let’s Go Crazy! Because one of Australia’s biggest R&B artists, with a ca reer spanning three decades, is bringing his dedication to The Artist (Formerly Known as Prince) to the Airlie Beach Hotel in December.

Andrew De Silva, the famed R&B and Rock singer who exploded onto the scene in the ‘90s as the leading member of CBD (famous for their platinum award winning cover of ‘Let’s Groove’, amongst other hits) and returned to the lime light as winner of 2012’s Australia’s Got Talent, is making his way to ‘The Pub’ for two shows next weekend.

On Saturday, December 10, Andrew will take to the stage in a heartfelt tribute to the music of one of the 21st Century’s greatest musicians and icons, Prince.

Get on your Raspberry Berets and head to locals’ favourite local and see De Silva, a multi-plat inum, ARIA award winner, join forces with Australia’s leading musicians to take audiences on a funk-filled, electrifying musical journey through the life of Prince.

To say that Andrew is a musician who has “done it all” is an understatement. His storied career at the top of the Australian music world saw him receive countless vocal comparisons to Prince and led to him putting together his band Pur ple Revolution – a tribute to the diminutive star which has been pegged as “One of the best go ing around” and like “Born again Prince”.

From stadiums to theatre shows and solo acous tic sessions, Andrew has proven time and again that he is a seasoned performer that simply en

tices the crowd with his voice and musicianship.

Andrew’s Prince Show promises to bring you the songs, entertainment, the energy, and the individuality that is His Royal Badness. It’s the entire experience of Prince’s discography: From his albums I Wanna Be Your Lover to Diamonds and Pearls and Purple Rain. Every song from Around the World in a Day, Paisley Park, and Kiss – there’s no stone Andrew won’t uncover in this free, two-hour show.

And that’s just half of what Andrew is offering in his two-day extravaganza. From Saturday’s Prince performance, he’ll return, transforming from the iconic artist back to himself on Sunday to play his own repertoire of famous tunes.

He’s a true artist, always evolving, and is prov ing that his sound and style is still on the pulse. Don’t miss him performing his back catalogue as well as his latest single What’s Up What’s Down.

Catching Andrew with his band or as a solo art ist is pure world class entertainment. The R&B and Soul specialist is versatile, able to win over any audience, and will never disappoint.

Don’t miss Andrew De Silva when he arrives at The Pub for a Saturday afternoon show as Prince, and when he returns as himself on Sun day at the Airlie Beach Hotel.

WHAT: Andrew De Silva’s ‘Dedication To Prince’ and ‘Andrew De Silva & Band’

WHEN: 2.00pm to 5.30pm on both Saturday, December 10, and Sunday, December 11 WHERE: The Airlie Beach Hotel

Festival Of Small Halls Arrives In Bowen

Visiting 20 different venues up and down the East Coast, the Festival of Small Halls brings some of the best folk and contemporary acoustic artists from as far afield as Prince Edward Island, Canada, and as close as Byron Bay, to the McKenna Hall in Bowen this Wednesday night.

A celebration of soulful sounds and great company, this rich and vibrant touring festival sees halls of every shape and size flung open for an event which is dedicated to bringing quality music to regional communities.

For the past 30 years, music lovers have been enjoying The Festival of Small Halls, an opportunity for everyone to gather for an evening of music, cakes, tea and neigh bours.

Having departed Mount Mee on Novem ber 16, the tour featured at the Queenscliff Music Festival before its stop in Bowen and will travel on to conclude at the Woodford Folk Festival on January 1.

Bowen will be its northernmost venue.

Famous for their larger-than-life music

festivals, Woodfordia Inc. are the creators of the event which always features at least one Australian act and a touring interna tional band.

This year they present Byron Bay-based folk-pop songwriter Sam Buckingham, whose repertoire has progressed alongside her life experience.

Growing from her American/folk roots into alternative pop with fierce storytelling and rich soaring vocals, Sam’s live show combines vocal looping with guitar into a dynamic and intimate performance.

“To be back touring again after two years

of stops, starts and a lot of waiting has felt magical,” said Sam.

“To then be invited to work with legend ary Small Halls tour feels like a dream. I’ve seen my friends play these shows, and heard them rave about the beautiful shows, the incredible team, and the lovely people they meet along the way. I’m honoured to become a part of this nationwide family.”

A young trad-folk trio, Inn Echo, from Prince Edward Island in Canada are also featuring.

Blending hundred-year-old traditional tunes with contemporary arrangements

and originals that have been enchanting audiences across the Pacific, their music is captivating and beautifully crafted.

Each member hails from a different town and they each blend their individual expe riences into this project.

“We are beyond excited to bring our music to Australia for the first time as part of the Festival of Small Halls!” said the group.

WHAT: Festival of Small Halls

WHEN: Wednesday, December 7

WHERE: McKenna Hall Bowen

Andrew De Silva is bringing Prince to The Pub with his Dedication to The Artist in December

Andrew has a long career in the Australian Music scene, most famously as a member of CBD De Silva will be making two performances over two days at The Airlie Beach Hotel, one as himself and one as Prince

Byron Bay based folk-pop songwriter Sam Buckingham

Trad-folk trio, Inn Echo, from Prince Edward Island in Canada

Featuring BLAIR FROM ROCKSTAR SHIFT GIN COCKTAIL SPECIALIST

Images: Declan Durrant

The local school community gath ered in celebration for a whole school ball held at the Collinsville Community Centre in October.

A light supper was served, and students danced the night away with a lively handpicked playlist.

The highlight of the festivities, however, was the moment the students arrived.

Over 100 family members gathered to watch the array of excited attendees in their sparkling gowns and smart suits as they disembarked from almost every type of vehicle in town.

From quad bikes to decorated floats, bug gies and even a helicopter – but the ‘Best Arrival’ went to a little trike which was adorned with Christmas lights.

Senior Ball Photo - Photo Credit Melissa Cormack Photography

Clare and Maddison arrive in style Gina and Jack paint the town red

Jasmine pretty in pink

Belle and Beau Lily and Wilfredo JR Alexie and Zoey

Keirah and Shianne

Lexi and Kodi

Patsy, Abigail and Lacey

Pheobi and Chelsea

Sarah Pheobe

Bowen’s Beau Willis Competes In PBR Finals

BULL RIDING

Bowen local Beau Willis competed in the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Grand Finals held in Townsville last Friday night.

Having spent 15 years competing profes sionally in the sport, the 32-year-old Wil lis has achieved the rank of 106th in the world.

Knowing he wanted to be a bull-rider from the age of six, Willis participated in the high school rodeo and has since trav elled the world, competing professionally and going up against the best in New Zea land, Mexico, America, and Malaysia.

Ranked within the top 18 in the country, Willis recently made the APRA (Austra lian Professional Rodeo Association) fi nals in Rockhampton earlier this year.

Last weekend, however, was the main event for the Bowen-born lad at the PBR Grand Finals.

Going into the event with a hand injury, Willis tried his best but unfortunately was thrown off the bronc each time.

Despite the setback, Beau is forging on wards and looking forward to the next event.

Determined to bring bull riding back to Bowen, he is currently raising funds to bring an annual rodeo to the famed man go town.

To do this he will need to re-build the are na at the Showgrounds, turning it into a multi-sport complex.

Airlie Beach Swim School By Danielle Celebrates 10 Years SWIMMING

Marking a decade of teaching the children of the Whitsundays how to swim, Airlie Beach Swim School by Danielle has carved out a repu tation for quality instruction and dedica tion to safety while nurturing the unique personalities of each child.

Taking home three national awards over the past few years, they were awarded Best Swim Safer Swim School in Australia for their advanced system which sees them run a Swim Safer Week each term instead of once a year.

“Living so close to the ocean and with swimming part of our everyday lives here in the Whitsundays, it is so important for all children to learn how to swim safely in the water,” said owner, Danielle Shea. The PJ Masks National Swim Safer Week took place last week and students learnt how to pull themselves out of the water wearing clothes, what to do if they ac cidentally fell in and the importance of not jumping in to rescue a friend, among many other safety tips.

Having also won the Swim Australia Swim Teacher of the Year in 2021, Danielle has reached the pinnacle of her career and fre quently travels the country giving infor mational talks for Swim Australia.

Last week’s Swim Safer Week

Celebrating 10 years in business, Airlie Beach Swim School by Danielle is inviting everyone in the community to come down to their pool party on Saturday December 10 from 12pm – there will be the Rilo icecream van – bring your swimmers along for some fun in the pool.

You can also register for the school holiday five-day Intensive Week from December 12-16 and enrol for term 1, January 2023 on the day.

Airlie Beach Parkrun

This week 62 motivated people ran, jogged and walked the 5km water front course, of whom 8 were first timers and 5 recorded new Personal Bests. Well done to Mikayla, Robert, Mark, Duanne and Lilliana. There were no new milestones to celebrate.

The event was made possible by 16 amaz ing volunteers: Nick, Kara, Maree (run director) Chris, Sylvie, Margaret, Greg, Nathalie (photographer), Shane, Michael, Jess, Lilliana, Laura, Ken, Lynne and Jo anne.

Airlie Beach parkrun started on 5th De cember 2015. Since then 4,361 participants have completed 22,732 parkruns covering a total distance of 113,660 km, including 2,644 new Personal Bests. A total of 365

individuals have volunteered 3,231 times.

Every Saturday Airlie Beach parkrun meets at 6:50am for a briefing at area D, Coral Sea Marina (adjacent to the top car park). Parking is free in the lower carpark till 9:30am if a parkrun barcode is placed on the dashboard. Post parkrun coffee and chat is held at My Rainbow Bakery, Shin gley Beach.

There are no winners at parkrun and no body comes last – the Tail walkers do. Reg ular participation is rewarded rather than performance, with ‘parkrun milestone shirts’ available to people to recognise their achievements in coming along.

Contributed with thanks to Airlie Beach parkrun

Beau Willis competing

Airlie Bowls News

BOWLS

This week, Manny Isgro entered the finals at Pi oneer Valley and Luke Kinnear and Warren Mills per formed well in Mackay.

Tuesday afternoon bowls saw Lyn Graham and Ladda Purdie running away from all other players to win on the day.

Wednesday afternoon Jackpot Bowls was also hotly contested and arranged evenly by Merve Stewart.

Skipper Tony Whitehorn, however, had other ideas and, teaming with Elaine Kip pen, beat a star studded field for the prize money and Graham Cowling was de lighted to win the prestigious Health Hub Award.

Wednesday night’s Business House Bowls is coming to an exciting conclusion with Airlie Splash of Colour (consisting of Brett Simpson, Matt Francis , Dan Grant and Ricky Parker) defeated for the first time by an amazing display of teamwork from skipper Glenn Frederiksen, Keith Dor noch and their team from Whitsunday Gold Coffee.

Wins to Blockheads, Hadlow Racing , Tuk Tuks and Woolies mean they can all win the coveted trophy.

Saturday morning Scroungers had its fina

le for the year with Graham Cowling win ning the last spot for the semi-finals over Juanita Matterson and Steve Lawrie.

After the semi-finals, we were left with Andy McDougall, Nik Fernbach and Mark Mawson.

However, no one could stop Andy Mc Dougall who ran away with the first prize.

Sunday afternoon saw Mario De Martini playing absolutely sensational bowls to run away with the prize and Lu Rogan winning the prestigious Health Hub award.

Late last week we also welcomed our new club Manager Phil Compling, owner of the Malpas Hotel in Home Hill, who will be using his years in the industry to make the club bigger and brighter so stay tuned for some amazing news to come.

Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson

Wangaratta Bowls Club

BOWLS

On Tuesday, Bron Tol cher, Penny Warren, and Margaret Wilson defeated Deb Retchless, Irene Laird, and Mark Drummond to begin the week at Wangaratta Bowls Club.

The final of Men’s Triples was played on Saturday, which was won by Laurie Land, Kevin Daniels, and Barry Beel after defeating Greg Colquhoun, Pe ter Hinschen, and Geoff Dan vers. This concluded club com petition for the year.

On Sunday our bowls sections’ AGMs were conducted, with thanks to club members who took on executive positions to continue the successful running of the club for 2023.

Congratulations to new Ladies President Margaret Wilson and Men’s President Mark Drummond.

After a High Tea and presentation, mem bers enjoyed a game of bowls. Winners for the afternoon were Irene Laird and Geoff Danvers defeated Isobel Wheeler and Sug ar Brunker.

Other winners were Deb Retchless, Penny Warren, and Kennedy Whitton defeated Bill Myers, Lyn Danvers, and Pat Tracey.

The club’s social bowls will continue as normal on Tuesday and Sunday after noons, with names needing to be in by 1pm for a 1.30pm start.

Contributed with thanks to Penny Warren

Bowen Bowls Club

BOWLS

Wednesday Social Bowls winners at Bowen Bowls Club were Paula Welsted, Jane Gil bert, and Jeff Tierney, with the trio defeating David Moodie, Gavin Charles, and Allen Wil liams.

Peter Wilson, Lorraine McAr thur, Peter Bruce, and Daryl Tuttle joined the winners’ circle, defeating Mary Ellen Pratten, Peter Thomson, Ross Scanlon, and Steve Roome.

Sunday Scroungers Winners were Jill Bra

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Contributed with thanks to

Bowen Golf News

GOLF

Wednesday’s competition at Bowen Golf Club was a single stableford sponsored by the club.

Ladies’ winner, Jo Goldup, finished with 38 points, followed by runner up Leanne Swan with 37. In the men’s it was a simi lar score: winner Kevin Cross topped the charts with 38, too, and runner up on a countback was Colin Stewart, 37.

Saturday’s competition was a single stable ford event sponsored by Bowen Golf Club.

Men’s Winner was Chris Matheson, 41 points, with runner up Peter Randle on 39. Meanwhile the Ladies’ winner was Julie Martin with 36 points, followed by runner up on a countback, Leanne Swan, 35 points.

This weekend’s competition at Bowen Golf Club is a single stroke event for the men’s and ladies December Monthly Med als sponsored by Bowen Meat Supply and Bowen Golf club.

Contributed with thanks to Grace Nott

Proserpine Golf Club Report

Tuesday Competition

The Club’s Tuesday Stableford with 15 players was won by Chris Brett on 37 points ahead of Peter Lewis on 36 points, Brian Smith 35 points, Michael Ward 34 points and Paul Gray 34 points taking the rundown positions. NTP’s were won by Albert Pini and Paul Gray.

Wednesday Competition

A Versus Par competition for the ladies on Wednesday saw 15 players competing with Trish McNeill winning top spot with a +3 score, closely followed by Brenda Cowan on +2 and Heather Luvis on +1, Leanne Alexander and Mandy Patterson complet ed the run down with –1.

Mandy also featured in the Division 1 NTP’s on 1 and 5, with Ann Gardel win ning 1 and 5 also in Division 2.

Thursday Competition

A nice 41 points by Josh Norris on Thurs day helped him into 7th and 9th position in the 4BBB competition played by 56 golf ers. Nathan Sothmann and Trish McNeill were the winners on 46 points narrowly beating Jalen Jarvis and Elliot Woo on 45 points. Wayne Temby and Ron Jamieson were in 3rd place with 43 points. NTP’s went to Nathan x 2, John Grosskreutz and Brendon Meharry.

Saturday Competition

74 players competed in the MBW Stable ford this week. Jayden Lloyd shot a very nice 3 over par round for 42 points to take out the men’s competition. Closely fol lowed by Sam Deicke on 41 points, and Jason Bourke and Ken Granger in the run down with 38 points each. Jayden also took home the only 2 shot of the day, nice little pick up! NTP’s went to Steve Kelly, Ryan Wilkes, Rod Wecker and Matthew Gold man. For the Ladies NTP Trish McNeill and Jill Farinelli were the closest. Trish McNeill also won the ladies competition with 36 points, just edging out Jill Farinelli and Sherri Meade, both on 35 points. Pen ny Wardroper was in the rundown with 32 points.

Sunday Competition

Aaron Prosser continues on his handicap destroying run handing in a great score of 42 points on Sunday. A single figure hand icap is within reach, keep up the good work! Ken Granger claimed 2nd with 37 points, and Ryan Wilkes, now on a +1 shot an even par round to take out 3rd with 35 points. Renae Maxwell shone in the ladies, winning the Sunday comp with 30 points, closely followed by Tessa Aitken and Pau la McQuat, 29 and 28 points respectively. NTP’s were won by Ken Granger, Paula x 2 and Michael Jarvis.

Contributed with thanks to Proserpine Golf Club

Finalists of Scroungers 2022: Mark Mawson, Andy McDougall and Nik Fernbach

Peter Bruce, Daryl Tuttle, and Daryl O’Connell.

Joan Edwards

Sunday Scroungers Winners Jill Brabon, Peter Bruce, Daryl Tuttle, and Daryl O’Connell

Laurie Land, Margaret Wilson, and Greg Colquhoun joined the winners’ circle too, defeating Sue Shearing, Robyn Stitt, and Allan Rolfe, Bron Tolcher, Linda Scells, and Mark Drummond claimed a victory as well, beating out Russell Tolcher, Peter Warren, and Ted Evans.

2023 Ladies’ and Men’s Presidents Margaret Wilson and Mark Drummond

GOLF

Whitsunday Social Golf

GOLF

The Men’s and Ladies’ foursomes championships were held with 26 players competing.

Ron Jamieson and Don Cameron were the winning team for the men’s division followed by Danny York and Lew Tuck as runners up.

Penny Wardroper and Joanne Moynihan

Veteran’s Golf

GOLF

Another great day of golf at Pros erpine Veteran’s Golf on Sunday with 27 players out on the course. It was President’s team taking on the cap tain’s team, with the former taking the win the day with 402 points to the captain’s 387.

All the President’s men and ladies received a free ball and now have bragging rights until next year when we will do the same again.

The major Stableford winners on the day for the ladies were Rehab Hull with 37 points, followed in second by Leanne Al exander with 35.

claimed the Ladies’ winning team with Pam Casey and Vicki Tuck taking the run ners up.

Pin shots went to Danny York and Lew Tuck, Jason Bourke and Clay Coles, Geoff Harrison and Wayne Temby, Dean Kerch er and Darren Reynolds.

Next Sunday will be Monthly Medal.

Contributed with thanks to Joanne Moyni han

Top Class Speedway Motor Cycle Action Returns Bowen Showgrounds

For the men, Billy Jesser topped the charts with 39 points and second was John Roser with 38.

Nearest the pins for the ladies went to Le anne Alexander, Mandy Patterson, in the hole, Jacqui Wall, Rehab Hull, and Paula McQuat on 9th, also in the hole. As well, Lyn Muller and Paula McQuat came near est on 2nd and Mandy Patterson and Re hab Hull on 16th.

The men nearest the pin winners were Ken Granger and John Strelec on 9th, Trev or Paroz and John Strelec on 2nd, and John Oates and John Roser on 13th. Pe ter Browning and Leanne Alexander had chip-ins.

Contributed with thanks to Paula McQuat

GOLF On The Whitsunday Green

This week’s 9-hole com petition at Whitsunday Green Golf Club was won by Joel McBride with 20 points, second on 18 was Justyn Durbin, and third was Andrew Gomez on 17.

The Friday stableford 9-hole was won by Chris Bartlett with a win of 20 points, second place was Glenn Rees with a nice 19, and third place went to Camer on Mutch with 18.

Sunday’s Monthly Medal com petition was won by Asher Ven tham with nett points of 45, fol lowed by second-placed Tyson

Flavel with a nett 54, and third went to Scotty Hayes Williams on nett 55.

We held two match plays on the Sunday’s Monthly Med al first team was between Glenn Rees and Tyson Flavel with Tyson taking the win.

The second between Marc Belke and Tim Walton saw Marc take the win.

Nearest to the pin on Sun day’s monthly medal was Ty son Flavel and James Millar. This Sunday will be 18-hole stableford, play anytime.

Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday Green Golf Club

Friday December 2 sees riders con test the Under-21 Queensland 500cc State Title while on the following night the Open Championship will be de cided.

Current Under-21 Champion, Flynn Nicol will be out to defend his title against the likes of up-and-coming-young guns Tate Zischke and Bradley Page.

Queenslander, Zischke has just become the NSW Under-21 Champion and will want desperately to add another title to his name.

Zischke won the NSW event at Kurri Kurri from local favourite, James Pearson and is in the line-up for the 2022 Aussie Title to be held at Adelaide’s Gillman Speedway on December 10.

seas and won’t be on hand to defend his Title, however, Ryan Douglas, Jacob Hook, Jake Allan, Zaine and Declan Kennedy and Zane Keleher have all just returned from racing the European season and are all in red-hot form.

Declan took the honours in the recent meeting at Pioneer Park and again at North Brisbane, winning the Kennedy Cup.

Local and former International rider, Koz za Smith joins the line-up and after his performance at Pioneer Park, he is bound to give the young guns a shake-up.

The format for the Title will consist of five rounds of four heats. The top three points scorers will move straight into the Cham pionship Final. The next four placegetters will contest a B-Final from which the win ner will join the others in the Final.

Winner of Sunday’s Monthly Medal first team at Whitsunday Green Golf Club was Tyson Flavel

The following night, 16 of the nation’s best riders will contest the Open Champion ship.

Current champ, Nick Morris is still over

A huge crowd is expected to attend what will undoubtedly be the biggest Speedway meeting in North Queensland this year.

Contributed with thanks to Sue Tapp

Kennedy Douglas

Kozza Smith. Photo credit: Taylor Photographics

Zaine Kennedy. Photo credit: Taylor Photographics

Cannons Have A Blast In Bowen

The 19 Cannonvale Can nons who competed at the Bowen Family LC Transi tion Meet over the weekend had a fantastic time. Coaches, Mark Erickson and Ken Crittenden said the Cannons started a bit slow on Saturday, but really improved on Sunday. The swimmers achieved a total of 32 Personal Bests (PBs) which was great.

Top performer was Ehsan Helou, aged 14 years. He swam extremely well achieving 7 PBs and bringing home 6 gold and 2 silver medals. Ehsan also achieved 4 state qual ifying times.

Ruby Harland, aged 10 years also had a successful weekend, achiev

ing 3 PBs and 2 state qualifying times. She was very proud of all her blue ribbons. Ruby’s sister, Koa aged 8 years performed very well, achieving 3 PBs and a 3rd place ribbon for her 50 metre But terfly.

Celeste Orenshaw and Isabella Pisaniello both swam 4 PBs. Both girls were very excited with their bronze medals for their 50 metre Breaststroke. Eloise Chegwidden, aged 7 years swam an excellent 25 metre Butterfly and 25 metre Backstroke, achieving PBs and 1st place. Eloise’s brother, Harry aged 5 years swam a super 25 me tre Breaststroke in 48.51 seconds.

One of James Davies’ best swims was his 50 metre Breaststroke which he swam in a fabulous time of 1.06.05, a 8 second PB.

A Very Merry Airlie Beach Darts Semi Finals

DARTS

The final two players have been decided for this year’s edition of the Xmas Open.

Earlier in the week we had the first semi-final between the two-time champion and current defending champion, Jamie Woods taking on Andy Peel who was coming off a fine win over Jason Rockstroh in the quarter finals.

Jamie jumped out to a two-set lead hitting a lovely 130 check out along the way. Andy responded well by taking a set, but he never looked likely against Jamie who looked comfortable throughout winning the match by 4 sets to 1.

Playing in the other semi was Dom Friend who is the only other player to win this competition, taking on the challenge from Seumas Rose who has been playing very well all year to date.

The match looked dead and buried at 3 sets to nil in favour of Dom

only for Seumas to rally in the fourth and fifth sets to claw it back to 3/2.

In the sixth set, both payers leg av erages were high, well into the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, but with both players on checkouts in each of those legs in the set, it was Dom who was able to hit his doubles. Dom getting across the line in the end winning the match by 4 sets to 2 - 3/0 3/1 3/0 1/3 1/3 3/0.

That means there won’t be a new name on the trophy this year. All that’s left to decide is whether or not Jamie goes back-to-back to makes it 3 Open titles, or if Dom levels it up to make it 2 titles apiece, and round off a nice season after earlier claiming his 1st Premier League title.

The Xmas Open is proudly spon sored by Dyson Automotive, thanks for your support.

Contributed with thanks to Jamie Maher.

Don Algie, Jax Clayworth and Thomas Ganter were very com petitive swimming 2 personal best times and bringing home a swag of medals. Zane Clayworth’s best swim was his 25 metre Freestyle which he swam in 28.25 seconds.

Jack Ganter and Remy Hedg es had a great weekend winning most of their events. Harris Delac, aged 8 years, was very happy with his bronze medal for the 50 metre Backstroke. Jacob and Tiana Bell swam extremely well in all their events, surprisingly both of them won their Backstroke races.

Congratulations to all the Can nons on their outstanding achievements.

Contributed with thanks to Raylene Rasmussen.

Proserpine Junior Cricket Results

CRICKET

The under 11s Proserpine Pitbulls had their second away game for the season, this time against the Mackay Magpies White on Sat urday.

Captain Matthew tossed the bat which went to Magpies, who had no hesitation to pad up and set the total of 10/86.

With nine players, the Pitbulls would only have 13 balls each to play with. It was just enough, howev er, and the side finished with a respectable 8/92; their first win in the competition.

Under 13s Proserpine Pitbulls versus Pioneer Val ley: The Proserpine side won the toss and elected to bat, with the team goal of batting all 25 overs to ensure that, with only seven players, they had a high enough score to defend.

Although the team did not bat for their 25 overs, they ended their innings with a solid total of 136 runs.

With a drying outfield and bowling into a mod erate sea breeze, the Pitbulls set about defending their score, and put in the hard yards to bowl out all eight Pioneer Valley batsman for 85 in the 15th over.

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Captain Lily Smith won the toss and elected to bowl. Her side knocked off all the Brothers’ bats men with a score of 63.

Prossie’s turn with the bat, the game plan simple: 20 balls, 25 overs. And that’s just what they did.

Pitbulls finished at 3-107. A great team effort, fol lowing the game plan to a tee.

Under 15 Proserpine versus Pioneer Valley: This weekend’s round seven clash saw the first placed U15 Pitbulls face the second place Pioneer Valley.

The Proserpine boys took up the bat first, racking up an excellent total of 135.

Pioneer Valley were then sent out to bat with 136 required for victory. Despite Proserpine’s efforts, the home team won the game comfortably at 3-136 after 21 overs and ended the Pitbulls unde feated start to the season.

Contributed with thanks to Mike Hope, Mark Por ter, Jack Valmadre, and Stephen Logan

Cannonvale Cannons compete at the Bowen Family LC Transition Meet

Seumas Rose

Dom Friend wins the 2nd semi-final at Mika on Sunday. Photos contributed.

The side remains undefeated.

12s Proserpine Pitbulls versus Mackay Brothers: The Pitbulls arrived at Vigaro keen to make amends for an earlier round loss to Broth ers.

Proserpine Cricket Association Under 11 first-time winners! Sean Green, Jaxson Farley, Matthew Hope, Jeandre Joubert, Bradley Hetherington, Kobi Whitty, Zahra Cale, Laura Bailey, and Ellen Smith

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Whitsunday Regional Council - Public Notices & Tenders

Abandoned Vehicle Auction Sale

Tuesday 10th January 2023 - 9 am viewing followed by an auction at 10am at the Carlo Drive Impound Yard, Cannonvale.

Conditions of Sale - Vehicles are offered ‘as is’ and are not registered or roadworthy. The purchaser must remove the vehicle from the compound within five working days of the auction. Payment must be by cash or cheque on the day.

Sale price includes GST.

Purchasers please note:

• Vehicles can be viewed and inspected one hour before the auction

• Enclosed footwear is a requirement of entry to the compound

• The Vehicle Auction List is subject to change

Australia Day Nominations now open!

The Whitsunday Regional Council Australia Day Awards celebrate the achievements and contribution of individuals and organisations in our region.

Categories include:

• Citizen of the Year

• Young Citizen of the Year

• Art and Culture Award

• Environmental Acheivement Award

Nominations close Sunday 18 December 2022.

For more information and to cast your vote, visit yoursay.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au or drop into your local Council Customer Service Centre.

Christmas Lights - Our Whitsunday Way!

Tis’ the season to be putting up your Christmas decorations for our Christmas Light competition!

If you or someone you know has an amazing Christmas display this year, make sure to enter our competition for a chance to win a night on Daydream Island Resort & Living Reef for 2 adults and 2 children!

Your stay includes return ferry transfers with Cruise

Whitsundays plus $500 island credit to spend whilst you are on Daydream Island!

What’s more, you’ll also receive a separate family trip to Reefworld, for a Great Barrier Reef Adventure with Cruise Whitsundays.

Make sure you also pin your Christmas Light display on our interactive map via the link below to be part of the Whitsundays Christmas Lights trail.

We want to beat the record and get as many houses, shops and businesses as possible on the map this year!

Visit Your Say Whitsunday, yoursay.whitsundayrc.qld.gov. au, to find out more and nominate your display.

Go paperless to win $500 off your rates!

Sign up in just a few easy steps and receive your rates and water notices direct to your inbox!

Visit Council’s website to complete the online form. Make sure you have a copy of your rates notice with you when you are signing up.

Already signed up? Don’t worry, you’re still eligible to win! Just make sure your details are up to date. Anyone wanting to update their details with Council can email info@whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au.

Once you have signed up, Council will issue SMS reminders to advise when your rates & water are due. To opt out of this service,please reply ‘opt out’ to the SMS.

Sign up before 20 January 2023 to go into the draw. Visit www.whitsundayrc.qld.com.au for more information

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Exclusive Position - Whitsunday Islands Views

The Tropical House Whitsundays is a premier waterfront residence tightly held for over 20 years.

9 Warrain Street is located in the dress circle of the exclusive enclave, Shute Harbour. Feeling rather like an ‘island getaway’, yet just a ten-minute scenic drive through Conway National Park to the bustling seaside town of Airlie Beach.

Breathtaking tropical sea views sweep across the turquoise bay - the north/east/westerly waterfront aspect is enjoyed from most of the home; bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, living spaces, and numerous spacious decks. All you need to do is walk in - the home is fully furnished by an interior stylist. Enjoy sunrise across the water, swim in the lap pool overlooking the Islands, take a stroll to the end of the street to the cafe and ferry terminal, go

for a bushwalk down to Coral Beach, and watch the brilliance of the moon on the water. In season, whales are viewed frolicking near the Bay.

Built to a high standard with quality fittings and a delightful coastal feel. Offering dual living on two levels; the large main bedroom with ensuite and private balcony is designed as a unique retreat, and the lower floor offers similar privacy. Creating numerous opportunities for the extended family or holiday home. A spectacular property to live in, as well as an ideal holiday investment.

The Tropical House Whitsundays is the rarest of properties, it won’t last long. Enquire today.

Private inspections to qualified buyers, by appointment only

Exclusive Position - Whitsunday Islands Views

The Tropical House Whitsundays is a premier waterfront residence tightly held for over 20 years.

9 Warrain Street is located in the dress circle of the exclusive enclave, Shute Harbour. Feeling rather like an ‘island getaway’, yet just a tenminute scenic drive through Conway National Park to the bustling seaside town of Airlie Beach. Breathtaking tropical sea views sweep across the turquoise bay - the north/east/westerly waterfront aspect is enjoyed from most of the

home; bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, living spaces, and numerous spacious decks. All you need to do is walk in - the home is fully furnished by an interior stylist.

Enjoy sunrise across the water, swim in the lap pool overlooking the Islands, take a stroll to the end of the street to the cafe and ferry terminal, go for a bushwalk down to Coral Beach, and watch the brilliance of the moon on the water. In season, whales are viewed frolicking near the Bay. Built to a high standard with quality fittings and

a delightful coastal feel. Offering dual living on two levels; the large main bedroom with ensuite and private balcony is designed as a unique retreat, and the lower floor offers similar privacy. Creating numerous opportunities for the extended family or holiday home. A spectacular property to live in, as well as an ideal holiday investment.

The Tropical House Whitsundays is the rarest of properties, it won’t last long. Enquire today.

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AUCTION SATURDAY 17TH DECEMBER 2022

ON SITE 10.30 AM SHARP.

3 Lawson St Midge Point.

OFI 10:00 11:00 26TH NOV, 3RD DEC, 10TH DEC. Qld’er on 5 acres & granny flat . On town water in a quiet street. 2 bedrooms up & 2 bedrooms down. Granny flat is a 1brm fully S/C. Ample under cover parking. Privately set up @ the rear of the block. Will require some TLC. Seller has provided a full pest report & new termite barrier from Flick pest control. Currently tenanted until 10/03/2023

AUCTION SATURDAY 17TH DECEMBER 2022

ON SITE 9.00 AM SHARP.

7 Nielsen Pde, Midge Point.

OFI 10:00 11:00 26TH NOV, 3RD DEC 10TH DEC.

5 bedroom beach house, only metres to the water. 5 bedrooms up and a fully renovated lounge, kitchen, dining & bathroom downstairs. 2 car garage. For your piece of mind the seller has provided a full pest report & new termite barrier from Flick pest control. Requires some TLC to make it your ideal beach home.

AUCTION: LOT 6 NINA STREET CANNON VALLEY, SATURDAY 17th DECEMBER 2022 ON SITE @ 1PM SHARP.

One of the last remaining Premium acreage allotments that is situated close to the major infrastructure hub of Cannonvale. Only minutes to Whitsunday Plaza & supporting shops, schools & employment opportunities. This allotment is situated in a 25 lot sub division & has an investment protection clause, that ensures quality homes Total area of 3,846m2 with a level house pad area of 1,225m2. Please contact the agents for a full property information pack, which includes construction guidelines, survey plans, covenants, etc.

SUNDAYSATURDAYFRIDAY

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Q+A.

11.10 Secrets Of The Museum. 12.00 News. 1.00 Belgravia. (PG) 1.45 Doc Martin. (PG) 2.35 Poh’s Kitchen. 3.10

Gardening Aust. 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG) 4.55 Back Roads.

5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG)

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Vera. (M) Part 1 of 4.

10.00 Fisk. (PG)

10.30 Troppo. (M)

11.25 ABC Late News.

11.45 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 12.25 Rage. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Vera. (M) 2.00 Midsomer Murders. (PG) 3.30 Stuff The British Stole. (PG)

4.10 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 5.00 Landline. 5.30 Re-Frame 2022.

6.30 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG)

8.20 Shetland. (M) The hunt is on for Sandy’s attacker.

9.20 Midsomer Murders. (M) A ballroom dancer is murdered.

10.50 MOVIE: Lion. (2016) (PG) Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara. 12.45 Rage. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline: Summer Series. 1.00 How Deadly World. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.30 Question Everything. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? 4.05 The Pacific. 4.55 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 The ABC Of. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Judy. (2019) (M) 10.25 Miniseries: Ridley Road. 11.25 Mystery Road: Origin. 12.25 The Heights. 2.45 Rage. 4.00 Classic Countdown. 5.00 Insiders.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00

MONDAY

Australia’s Ocean Odyssey. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 News. 1.00 Rosehaven. 1.25 Vera. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.10 Long Lost Family. 5.00 Back Roads. 5.25 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story.

8.35 Media Watch. (PG)

8.50 A League Of Her Own. (M) 10.05 Our Dawn. 10.35 News. 10.50 The Business. 11.10 Q+A. 12.10 The Pacific. (PG) 1.00 Operation Buffalo. (M) 1.55 Total Control. (M) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+) 4.25 The Drum. 5.25 7.30.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 One Plus One. 10.30 Dream Gardens. 11.00 Restoration Australia. 12.00 News. 1.00 Shetland. 2.00 Call The Midwife. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.10 Long Lost Family. 5.00 Back Roads. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Stuff The British Stole. (PG) 8.30 Love On The Spectrum. 9.30 Fake Or Fortune? 10.30 Summer Love. (MA15+) 11.05 News. 11.20 The Business. 11.35 A League Of Her Own. 12.50 Media Watch. 1.05 Baby Surgeons. 1.55 Ask The Doctor. 2.25 Rage. 4.25 The Drum. 5.25 7.30.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 The Great Acceleration. 11.00 Australia Remastered. 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.40 Media Watch. 2.00 Call The Midwife. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.10 Long Lost Family. 4.55 Back Roads. 5.25 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz Kids Special. (PG) 8.35 Wil Anderson: Wilogical. (M) 9.35 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 10.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 10.50 News. 11.05 The Business. 11.20 Death In Paradise. (PG) 12.20 Marcella. 1.10 Midsomer Murders. 2.40 Rage. 4.25 The Drum. 5.25 7.30.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.05 Christmas In Australia With Christine Anu. 12.00 News. 1.00 Wil Anderson: Wilogical. 2.00 Call The Midwife. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.10 Long Lost Family. 5.00 Back Roads. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 You Can’t Ask That. 8.30 Still We Rise. 9.30 The Wimbledon Kidnapping. 10.20 Stuff The British Stole. 10.50 News. 11.05 The Business. 11.20 Love On The Spectrum. 12.20 The Cult Of The Family. 1.15 Parkinson In Australia. 2.05 Ask The Doctor. 3.05 Rage. 4.25 The Drum. 5.25 7.30.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Group F. Croatia v Canada. Replay. 5.30

FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show. 6.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show. 6.30 News. 7.35 Engineering Reborn. 8.35 Inside Central Station. 9.35 Tutankhamun With Bettany Hughes. 10.30 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 12.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Group H. Korea Republic v Portugal. 3.30 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 4.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Group G. Cameroon v Brazil.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Group G. Cameroon v Brazil. Replay. 5.30

FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show. 6.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show. 6.30 News. 7.35 Michael Palin: Travels Of A Lifetime. 8.30 Christmas At The Tower Of London. 9.25 Titanic: Genesis Of A Giant. 10.25 Best Wishes. 10.30

FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 12.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. Group A Winner v Group B Runner-Up. 3.30 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. Group A Winner v Group B Runner-Up. Replay. 5.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show. 6.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show. 6.30 News. 7.30 Treasures Of Cyprus. 8.30 Relics Of Egypt: Exploring The Largest Museum. 9.30 The Colosseum: A Jewel In Rome’s Crown. 10.30 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 12.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. Group D Winner v Group C Runner-Up. 3.30 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 4.30 Late Programs.

7.30 WorldWatch. 2.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. Group C Winner v Group D Runner-Up. Replay. 5.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show. 6.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show. 6.30 News. 7.30 Letters And Numbers. 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency. 9.25 Zelenskyy: The Story. 10.30 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 12.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. Group E Winner v Group F Runner-Up. 3.30 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 4.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. Group G Winner v Group H Runner-Up.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. Group D Winner v Group C Runner-Up. Replay. 5.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show. 6.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show. 6.30 News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Norfolk Island With Ray Martin. 9.40 Inside Air Force One. 10.30 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 12.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. Group F Winner v Group E Runner-Up. 3.30 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. Group E Winner v Group F RunnerUp. Replay. 5.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show. 6.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show. 6.30 News. 7.35 The Toys That Built The World. 8.25 The Airport: Back In The Skies. 9.20 Tokyo Vice. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 Dignity. 11.50 The Night Manager. 12.40 Romulus. 3.30 NSW Seniors’ Christmas Concert 2021. 4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Saving Lives At Sea. 3.00 Railway Vietnam. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.00 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 4.50 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. 5.30 FIFA World Cup Extra 2022. 6.30 News. 7.35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 8.30 Costco: Is It Really Worth It? 9.30 War Of The Worlds. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 L’Opera. 11.50 The Eagle. 1.55 The Eagle. 4.05 Going Places. 4.35 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Morning session. 2.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 3.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Afternoon session. 5.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 5.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Evening session. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Evening session. 8.00 MOVIE: The Fugitive. (1993) 10.45 MOVIE: Se7en. (1995) 1.20 Black-ish. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 3.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Afternoon session. 5.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 5.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Evening session. 6.00 News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Evening session. 8.00 MOVIE: U.S. Marshals. (1998) 10.40 Born To Kill? 11.40 World’s Deadliest. 12.40 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. VALO 500 Adelaide. Day 1. Highlights. 1.35 Black-ish. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 3.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 5. Afternoon session. 5.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 5.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 5. Evening session. 6.00 News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 5. Evening session. 8.00 MOVIE: The Rock. (1996) 10.45 Autopsy USA. 11.45 Motorway Patrol. 12.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 13. VALO 500 Adelaide. Day 2. Highlights. 1.15 Medical Emergency. 2.00 Shopping. 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Holiday Wish Come True. (2018) 2.00 Gold Coast Medical. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Border Security. (PG) 7.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 Highway Cops. (PG) 8.30 9-1-1. (M) 9.30 S.W.A.T. (M) 11.30 Heartbreak Island Australia. (M) 12.30 The Resident. (M) 1.30 Medical Emergency. (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: A Merry Holiday. (2019) 2.00 Gold Coast Medical. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) 8.30 The Good Doctor. (M) 9.30 S.W.A.T. (M) 11.30 Chicago Fire. (M) 12.30 The Resident. (M) 1.30 Medical Emergency. (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: Mr Christmas. (2017) 2.00 Border Security: Int. 2.30 Travel And Eat With Dan & Steph. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

8.30 MOVIE: Groundhog Day. (1993) (PG) 10.40 The Amazing Race. (PG) 11.40 World’s Deadliest. (M) 12.40 MOVIE: Deranged. (2002) (M) 2.30 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Christmas Cure. (2017) 1.50 Talking Honey. 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 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Bridget Jones’s Baby. (2016) (M) Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Patrick Dempsey. 10.55 MOVIE: I Don’t Know How She Does It. (2011) (PG) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Take Two. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Skippy.

6.00 Getaway. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Our State On A Plate. 12.30 Cross Court. 1.00 Golf. Australian Open. Third round. 5.00 News. 5.30 To Be Advised. 6.00 Nine News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Justice League. (2017) (M) 9.50 MOVIE: Birds Of Prey. (2020) (MA15+) 11.50 MOVIE: The Disappointments Room. (2016) (MA15+) 1.20 Cross Court. 1.45 Explore. 2.00 TV Shop. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Skippy.

6.00 Drive TV. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Fishing Aust. 10.30 Great Australian Detour. 11.00 Golf. Australian Open. Final round. 4.00 Bondi Vet. (PG) 5.00 News. 5.30 My Way. (PG) 6.00 Nine News Sunday. 7.00 Snackmasters. (PG) 8.40 60 Minutes. 9.40 Nine News Late. 10.10 The First 48: Love Hate/A Soldier’s Life. (M) 11.10 To Be Advised. 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.00 Great Australian Detour. 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PG) 4.30 Take Two. 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Christmas Comeback. (2019) 1.45 Explore. 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 Snackmasters. (PG) 8.40 Inside The Superbrands. 9.40 Suburban Gangsters. (MA15+) 10.40 Nine News Late. 11.10 The Equalizer. (M) 12.00 Almost Family. 12.50 Hello SA. 1.20 Talking Honey. 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 MOVIE: Christmas Ever After. (2020) 1.45 Explore. 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 Travel Guides. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: The Dish. (2000) (M) Sam Neill, Kevin Harrington, Tom Long. 10.30 Nine News Late. 11.00 Skin A&E. (M) 11.50 Bluff City Law. (M) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PG) 4.30 ACA. 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Christmas Movie Christmas. (2019) 1.45 Garden Gurus Moments. 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

Country Home Rescue With Shaynna Blaze. 8.30 Dream Listings Byron Bay. 9.30 Escape To The Chateau. 10.30 Nine News Late. 11.00 Family Law. 11.50 Bluff City Law. 12.40 Tipping Point. 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 Bondi Vet. 1.00 Dream Listings Byron Bay. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 ABCTVSBSSEVENNINETEN

6.00 The Talk. 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 GCBC. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. 8.30 The Flatshare. (M) 9.30

Just For Laughs Australia. (M) 10.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+) 10.30 Rhys Nicholson: Live At Darlinghurst Theatre. (MA15+) 12.00 The Project. 1.00 Stephen Colbert. 2.00 Shopping. 5.30 Infomercials.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Escape Fishing. 8.30 What’s Up Down Under. 9.00 Australia By Design: Architecture. 9.30 St10. 12.00 Well Traveller. 12.30 Offroad Adv. 1.30 Healthy Homes Aust. 2.00 All 4 Adventure. 3.00 4x4 Adventures. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 Hungry. 7.00 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. 7.30 Blue Bloods. 8.30 CSI: Vegas. 9.30 NCIS. 10.30 My Life Is Murder. 11.30 FBI. 12.30 Shopping. 3.30 Infomercials. 4.00 Shopping. 4.30 Authentic. 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Turning Point. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 Tomorrow’s World. 8.00 Freshly Picked. 8.30 Luca’s Key Ingredient. 9.00 Destination Dessert. 9.30 St10. 12.00 The Challenge Australia. 2.00 Everyday Gourmet. 2.30 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. 3.00 Cook It With Luke. 3.30 Well Traveller. 4.00 All 4 Adventure. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show.

8.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M) 9.30 FBI. (PG) 10.30 FBI. (M) 11.30

The Sunday Project. 12.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 Bold. 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Challenge Australia. (PG) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG)

8.30 The Challenge Australia. (PG) Hosted by Brihony Dawson. 9.30 The Challenge Australia. 10.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (M) 11.30 The Project. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 Bold. 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. 12.00 Dr Phil. (M) 1.00 The Challenge Australia. (PG) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 Ambulance Australia. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) An unknown shooter causes chaos.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M) 11.30 The Project. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 Bold. 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. 12.00 Dr Phil. (M) 1.00 The Challenge Australia. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 2022 AACTA Awards. (M) 9.30 My Life Is Murder. (M) 10.30 Bull. (M) 11.30 The Project. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. 4.30 CBS Mornings.

News. 6.00 News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Great Getaways. (PG) 8.30 Paramedics. (M) 9.30 Police After Dark. (M) 10.30 Nine News Late. 11.00 Emergency Call. (M) 11.50 Pure Genius. (M) 12.40 Tipping Point. (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 The Talk. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 Bold. 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Jamie’s Quick & Easy Food. 1.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.30 Blue Bloods. (M) 11.30 The Project. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: The Babadook. (2014) (M, R) Essie Davis, Daniel Henshall, Noah Wiseman.

10.00 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

10.45 Staged. (M, R)

11.35 Archer. (M, R)

12.20am QI. (M, R)

12.50 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 1.45 Close.

6.00pm Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

8.30 Escape To The Country.

10.30 Australia’s Big Backyards. (PG, R)

11.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)

12.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

6.00pm Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Evening session.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Carnage. (PG)

8.30 Housos: The Thong Warrior. (MA15+, R)

1.15 Aussie Lobster Men. (PG, R)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Antiques Downunder.

8.00 Antiques Roadshow Detectives.

8.40 Movie: From Russia With Love. (1963) (PG, R) 11.05 Memory Lane. (M, R)

12.25 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R)

6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R) 10.20 Evil. (M, R)

11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. (M, R)

12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Mom. (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)

6.05pm Jeopardy! (R)

6.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show. (R)

7.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show. (R)

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Hoarders. (MA15+)

9.20 The Language Of Love.

10.15 The Science Behind Sex. (M, R)

11.15 VICE News Tonight.

6.00pm Border Security: International. (PG, R) 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 9.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. (PG, R) 10.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. (PG, R) 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R) 12.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

6.00pm Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Evening session.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Ultimate Rides. (PG)

8.30 Counting Cars. (PG)

9.30 Full Custom Garage. (PG, R)

10.30 Barrett-Jackson: Revved Up. (PG)

11.30 Truck Night In America. (M, R)

6.00pm To Be Advised.

7.00 Movie: Goldfinger. (1964) (PG, R) Sean Connery.

9.15 Movie: The Bourne Identity. (2002) (M, R) Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris Cooper. 11.30 House. (M, R)

12.30 My Favorite Martian. (R)

1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Waltzing Jimeoin. (PG, R)

6.30 Scorpion. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R)

10.20 MacGyver. (M, R) 11.15 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.15 Tommy. (M, R) 1.10 Evil. (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)

5.35pm Vs Arashi. (R)

6.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show. (R)

7.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show. (R)

7.30 Impossible Engineering: QinghaiTibet Railway. (PG)

8.30 Latecomers. (MA15+)

9.55 Augmented.

10.55 Vikings. (MA15+, R)

1.45 Vikings Special: The Saga Of Floki. (MA15+, R)

7.30pm Australia Remastered. (R)

8.25 Pilgrimage: The Road To The Scottish Isles. (PG) 9.30 Laura’s Choice. (MA15+, R)

10.30 Movie: Courtney Barnett: Anonymous Club. (2021) (M, R)

11.55 Movie: The Babadook. (2014) (M, R) 1.25am Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

7.30pm Universe With Brian Cox. (R)

8.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 10.05 Catalyst. (R) 11.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)

11.45 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. (PG, R)

12.30am Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG, R)

6.00pm Air Crash

Investigation: Special Report. (PG, R)

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (R)

8.30 Heathrow. (PG, R) 9.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG, R) 11.30 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. (PG, R) 12.30 Liar. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

8.30 Inspector Morse. (PG, R)

10.50 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. (PG) 11.50 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 1.00 Bargain Hunt. (R) 2.00 Escape To The Country. (R)

6.00pm Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 5. Evening session.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: X-Men Origins: Wolverine. (2009) (M, R) 10.45 Movie: Ninja Assassin. (2009) (MA15+, R) 12.45 American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 American Pickers: Best Of. (PG) 8.30 Movie: X-Men. (2000) (M, R) Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen. 10.35 Movie: Zero Dark Thirty. (2012) (M, R) Jessica Chastain.

2.00 American Restoration. (PG, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

Motorway Patrol. (PG, R) 8.00 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (M, R) 9.30 Outback Truckers. (PG, R) 10.30 Train Truckers. (PG, R) 11.30 Jade Fever. (PG, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Movie: Ender’s Game. (2013) (M, R) Asa Butterfield. 9.50 Movie: Upgrade. (2018) (MA15+, R) Logan Marshall-Green. 11.55 Aussie Lobster Men. (PG, R) 12.55 Esports. LPL Pro. 2021 CS:GO Season 2.

6.00pm Bondi Vet. (PG, R)

7.00 Movie: Thunderball. (1965) (PG, R) Sean Connery. 9.45 Movie: The Bourne Supremacy. (2004) (M, R) Matt Damon, Franka Potente. 11.55 Chicago P.D. (MA15+) 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: Death On Safari. (M) 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. (M) 12.25 Movie: The Bombing. (2018) (MA15+, R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.00 Friends. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 Movie: Poms. (2019) (PG, R)

6.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show. (R)

7.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show. (R)

7.30 Jack Whitehall’s Got, Got, Need. (M, R)

8.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner. (MA15+)

9.20 QAnon: The Search For Q. (MA15+) 10.20 Cryptoland.

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R) 8.40 Movie: You Only Live Twice. (1967) (PG, R) 11.05 Chicago P.D. (MA15+)

12.05 Death At The Mansion: Rebecca Zahau. (M, R)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 New Tricks. (M, R) 8.40 Movie: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. (1969) (PG, R) George Lazenby. 11.40 Snapped. (M) 12.35 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R)

Antiques Roadshow.

Goes By.

Diamonds

Forever. (1971) (M,

Connery.

Amsterdam.

(M,

Shopping. (R)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 The Code. (PG, R) 11.15 MacGyver. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (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)

6.05pm Jeopardy! (R) 6.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show. (R)

7.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show. (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Hypothetical. 10.20 Spiralling. 11.20 I Am Sam Kinison. (MA15+, R)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 Bull. (M, R) 10.20 48 Hours: The Kidnapping Of Jonelle Matthews. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Infomercials. (PG) 1.15 Home Shopping.

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Mom. (M, R) 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)

6.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show. (R) 7.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show. (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Travel Man: Rebel Wilson In Florence. (PG, R) 9.25 Forbidden History. (M) 10.20 Valley Of The Boom. (PG, R)

Hunt. (R)

Two. (R)

Father Brown. (M, R)

Kavanagh QC. (M)

Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R)

Father Brown. (M, R)

Bargain Hunt. (R)

6.00pm Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 1. Late afternoon session. 6.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break. 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Resident Evil: Apocalypse. (2004) (M, R) 10.30 Hardcore Pawn. (M, R) 12.00 No Man’s Land. (PG, R)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Grantchester. (M, R) 8.40 Movie: Live And Let Die. (1973) (PG, R) Roger Moore, Yaphet Kotto, Jane Seymour. 11.10 Snapped. (M) 12.05 House. (M, R) 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R)

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