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Happy Holidays, Constant Readers.

I’ve lived here for two years (almost) and people keep saying to me: “Boy, have you experienced a summer here yet?”

To which I was invariably answering: “Yeah, I have. But, you know, it gets hot down in Adelaide.” But I think I was lying – a dry 45 degrees in the south, blistering as it may be, is nothing compared with a Whitsunday weather system.

The air up here is genuinely thick, and I’m almost certain it’s going to get worse before it gets better.

It’s like you’re miserably swimming in it.

And it’s only come to a head in this past week (as I write this on Tuesday) with a heat wave destined for Cannonvale.

For a majority of the year (although it sort of streams past when you’re in it) the weather is peachy in paradise. Those winter months are positively beautiful.

Everything flows on from one thing to the next, and you forget about those horrid moments months back where you were glued to your chair

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at home, sitting there in your jocks sweating like you’ve just run a marathon in Dubai.

The winds of winter move every part of you when you’re by the ocean’s edge at dawn.

Lilac light paints the early morning, waves smooth the silver, pockmarked sands.

You feel easy and free.

Then you come back to summer. The weather’s either close-to-rain or raining. Your air conditioner has a smoker’s cough. But it’s the price you pay for paradise in those middle months.

Like life, you stick with the bad for the good, and the good for the bad. Difficult times make the easy times better; challenge is the spice of life, like variety.

Stick with the hard weather, Whitsundays. All storms –and humidity - pass and make the sun even brighter when it comes from behind the cloud.

Declan

Quote of the Week: “There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” - Leonard Cohen

MORE THAN A MILKSHAKE

When James came into the Cold Rock Ice Creamery in Airlie Beach, he decided he wanted to make his own milk shake.

Living with a disability, he didn’t fully understand that when you go out for a milk shake, it is normally made for you.

His carer was about to take him back home so he could make one there – but then something magical happened.

One of the team at Cold Rock, Shane Greenfield, heard the conversation and decided he would see if he could help.

Chatting with his teammate, Tammy Smith, the pair decid ed that they would help James make his own milkshake.

Bringing the blender and in gredients out to a lower ta ble that was accessible to his

wheelchair, James was able to help put the ice-cream, milk and flavouring in and then press the button.

“We didn’t even think twice about it,” said Tammy.

“He wanted to make a milk shake and so we thought about how we could make it happen.

“What I love about my job is putting smiles on people’s fac es – everybody deserves that – and to walk out happier than they walked in.”

James was thrilled with his chocolate milkshake and the experience made his day.

“You could see a big grin on his face,” said Tammy.

“It was such a simple thing to do, and it didn’t cost a thing but it made someone’s day –you can’t get much better than that!”

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James making a milkshake at the Cold Rock Ice Creamery in Airlie Beach

“WE TOLD THEM THIS WOULD HAPPEN”

Frustrated residents have slammed the faulty design which saw the Ted Cunningham Bridge ap proach collapse over the weekend.

The bridge itself remains intact but sev eral metres of the approach road has been washed away.

The $4.6 million new bridge was de signed to replace the old piece of infra structure and is five metres higher than its predecessor which runs adjacent.

Just days before its collapse residents who frequent the nearby Bowen River Hotel held a Christmas Party and un official opening of the bridge at the site.

Shortly afterwards, up to 1.7 metres of floodwaters submerged the area and lo cals are now saying that they knew the approach to the bridge had structural issues.

“It didn’t surprise any of us,” said Clare Ringland, owner of the Bowen River Hotel.

“We told them it would happen – the bridge itself is fine – it’s the approach that has washed away.”

Ms Ringland said that they had warned workers that the materials they were us ing to construct the approach was not suitable.

“They were using rock and dirt from the paddock,” she explains.

“Everyone spoke to them and told them it wouldn’t work – you need a cement causeway or to extend the length of the bridge.”

“Locals know the river and where it runs the hardest – this isn’t a natural disaster, it’s a man-made one at the end of the day.

“Mother nature might have tak en it out, but man should have made sure it stayed there”

Councillor Michelle Wright attended the scene in person on Sunday and said that the safety of residents was a top priority.

“We never wanted this to happen, and this isn’t good enough, people need to be connected” she said.

“Our first priority is to create access for families, people’s safety is paramount.”

She also said that the bridge “could never have been built to be completely flood proof” but aimed to “build resil ience”.

“It’s a higher bridge which means that as the flood water drops, people can get back to normal quicker,” she said.

When asked whether she believed the issue to be a planning or engineering fault, Cr Wright declined to comment.

Council is now working on the old

bridge to remove bollards placed there to prevent people from crossing and also repair damage from the recent flood.

Workers were on-site for three hours on Monday to assess damage and it is hoped that a passage will be opened by the time this newspaper hits the stands.

“Council will work to clear the deck of the old bridge from debris once access is gained and install an approach to the old bridge using a gravel stockpile which has been ordered to be placed on-site,” said a statement released by Whitsunday Regional Council earlier this week.

“It is likely that the old bridge will have a reduced load limit once re-opened.”

The approaches to the new bridge re quire “substantial re-work” and the “abutment will need to be reinstated” –there is no clear indication of how long this will take.

In the meantime, Ms Ringland says she is concerned about how residents will make hospital appointments, herself having surgery booked in two weeks’ time.

She has also had to cancel several ac commodation bookings and is losing thousands of dollars as result of the in cident.

Several metres of the approach have been washed away

The Ted Cunningham Bridge before the flood. Photo credit: Crissy Colman

The flooding measured up to 1.7 metres

Election Weary Residents - A No-Vote

Almost 50 per cent of division 2 res idents failed to vote for the Divi sion 2 Councillor Seat on election day last Saturday.

Only 2,426 people voted out of the 4,155 residents who were registered to vote, with just 1606 attending the polling station at Whitsunday Shopping Centre in person.

The people that did not vote will now re ceive a $143.75 fine, after an increase came into place in July this year.

This is the third time Division 2 residents have had to vote since May this year.

The Federal Election took place in May and was followed by a local government vote for a new mayor when previous Mayor Andrew Willcox vacated his seat when he successfully became the Federal Mem ber for Dawson.

Then, when Al Grundy shocked everyone by resigning last month, a third election was needed to fill the Division 2 Council

lor seat.

We are now almost a week after voting and the election remains too close to call, with the Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) saying postal votes must be count ed and can be received up to December 13.

At this stage, Clay Bauman is in the lead with 36.29 per cent of the votes, followed by Andy Camm on 27.04, Chris Harvey on 21.24 and Dan Popovich on 15.33 per cent.

In the coming days, Mr Popovich’s second votes will be distributed according to the ‘optional preferential voting system’ and allocated to the other candidates.

To be declared the winner, a candidate re quires 50 per cent plus 1 of the total formal votes counted.

“While the leading candidate is currently ahead on first preference votes, this can, and often does, change when preferences are distributed,” Electoral Commissioner Pat Vidgen said.

Husband Pleads Not Guilty In Hamilton Island Buggy Crash Death

The husband of a woman who died in a golf buggy crash on Hamilton Island has pleaded not guilty to charges relating to the fatal incident which occurred in June this year.

Robbie Morgan was charged by police with driving without “due care and atten tion” during the crash which claimed the life of his 29-year-old wife, Marina Hanna, whilst the pair honeymooned on Hamil ton Island.

Mr Morgan – a 30-year-old New South Wales man - did not appear in person at

the first mention of the case in Proserpine Magistrates Court on Monday.

Instead, Mr Morgan appeared via tele phone where he pleaded not guilty to the police allegations which followed an “ex tensive investigation”.

The case will recommence in the New Year with the court ordering a brief of evidence for the alleged reckless driving charge, due January 23, while the remaining three charges have been adjourned for mention on February 6.

Bonza Touches Down

“A momentous occasion” for Whitsun day Coast Airport as the first Bonza aircraft touched down at the local fa cility on Wednesday as part of the airline’s preparation process for full-fledged oper ations.

‘Shazza’, one of two purple and white planes operated by the budget airline, landed in the region as part of a test run, travelling from the Sunshine Coast to the Whitsundays and back.

Landing at approximately 9:05am on Wednesday, the Bonza piloted flight act ed as a training opportunity, allowing the plane’s crew to familiarise themselves with the local airport’s operations ahead of the official first flight which is now expected to take place sometime next year.

The budget airline is still awaiting its CASA approvals - which will allow its planes to operate commercially.

This first test landing on Wednesday sig nifies a progression towards those fullfledged operations.

Carly Povey, Chief Commercial Officer at Bonza, said the day allowed her “team of legends” the pleasure of flying into Whit sunday Coast Airport from the company’s home base at Sunshine Coast Airport.

“The flight is part of our internal prepara tion process as we prepare for wheels up. We thank Whitsunday Coast Airport for their support today,” she said.

Craig Turner, Chief Operating Officer Avi ation and Tourism, said he was excited to see the iconic purple plane on the tarmac.

“We’re pleased to say the arrival and de parture went smoothly and we’re another step closer to opening a new market for the region and connecting the Whitsun days with three new destinations,” Mr Turner said.

The airline plans to operate flights from Whitsunday to the Sunshine Coast three times per week, Whitsunday to Newcastle twice a week, and Whitsunday Toowoom ba twice a week.

Bonza Airlines have landed in the Whitsundays as part of a test-drive and safety preparations

Urannah Be Damned

Labor Quashes LNP Backed $2.9 Billion Urannah Dam Project

In contention since the Labor govern ment came into power earlier this year, funding for the Urannah Dam project was cancelled last week amid claims that the apparent threat of runoff would im pact the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

In addition, Labor estimated that only 75 cents from every dollar spent on the proj ect would be returned and that the dam would predominantly be used to facilitate the coal mining industry.

Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox, has been advocating for the con struction of Urannah Dam for many years and says that it would have provided much more than water for mining.

“Urannah Dam was the only dam that has been through Infrastructure Australia and has private equity partners ready to go,” he said.

“Urannah Dam ticks all the boxes, pro vides water for agriculture, tourism, min ing, and urban use as well as pumped hy dro which will put clean, green electricity directly into the north south grid.

“The UNESCO report is a political conve nience for the Federal Labor Government who were never in support of the Urannah

project and the many benefits it proposed to the community in central and north Queensland.”

First proposed in the 1960’s, there have been over 25 feasibility studies into the dam, but conflicting viewpoints have al ways halted the project.

Both Andrew Willcox and Federal Mem ber for Capricornia Michelle Landry are now calling on the government to rein state funding so the crucial water security plan can be delivered.

Rumours have abounded this week that private investment may revitalise hopes that the project will still go ahead with an announcement that Copenhagen Infra structure Partners (CIP) have acquired the Bowen Renewable Energy Hub.

Matthew Stuchbery from CIP, however, confirmed they are not investing in the Urannah Dam.

“We have bought pumped hydro, wind, and solar projects off Bowen River Utili ties,” he said.

“But there is no connection between these projects and the dam going forward.”

Marina Resort Introduces “Pedestrian Only” Zones

Rising “safety concerns” have led one of the region’s largest commercial marinas to introduce “Pedestrian Only” zones.

From mid-December, all Coral Sea Mari na Resort waterfront pathways, pontoons, and marina villages will require all person al mobility device users to dismount and walk through the denoted areas, or to take an alternate route – including cyclists.

Citing the “exponential” increase in elec tric personal mobility devices, such as e-scooters and e-skateboards, as the de ciding factor for the decision, Coral Sea Marina Resort has partnered with Whit sunday Regional Council to demarcate its Pedestrian Only Zones.

CEO of Coral Sea Marina, Kate Purdie, said the new zones throughout the pre cinct are an “added safety measure for the benefit of everyone sharing the site.”

“The waterfront pathways are utilised by vessel owners, passengers, and business operators with loaded trolleys every day, in addition to visitors passing through on foot including people with prams and young children, and those walking dogs,” Ms Purdie said.

“We have recently seen an increase in the

number of bikes, e-scooters and electric skateboards on these pathways, many trav eling at high speed and with little regard for the safety of others.

“To ensure these pathways remain safe, we need to keep all traffic at a walking pace.”

Ms Purdie said an alternate route through The Gardens remains available for those who wish to pass through the south mari na to reach their final destination, whilst, in the north marina, there is no alternate route available, “so everyone must dis mount and walk through the village.”

Directional signage will be installed throughout the precinct making it “very clear” to all users where the Pedestrian Only Zones are located.

Maps have also been designed and distrib uted throughout Airlie Beach already. The decision aligns with new laws regard ing mobility devices which went into effect across Queensland on 1 November to “en sure the safety of riders and pedestrians alike”.

The Marina has built additional bike and scooter parking facilities within its prem ise so visitors “have a dedicated place to lock up their wheeled devices whilst en joying” the Marina’s offering.

Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox, Senator Matt Canavan and Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, at the Urannah Dam site: Photo: Contributed

Coral Sea Marina will change much of its precinct to “Pedestrian Only” Zones in the face of rising e-vehicle

Come Together For Christmas Lunch

After a two-year hiatus, the Com munity Christmas Day Party is returning and everyone is invited to come together to enjoy some free and inclusive festive cheer.

The first event was held in 2019 and came about when Councillor Jan Clifford pur chased a turkey that was too large to fit in her freezer or oven.

When she asked Di Fraser from the Sal vation Army if she could give it away to someone in need, they decided instead to invite everyone doing it tough to join them for Christmas Lunch.

“Don’t be sad and alone,” said Jan. “Come down and join us, you might make some friends!”

In 2019, almost 50 people came to the event which was held at the Airlie Beach Bowls Club.

This year it will take place at the Whit

sunday PCYC and anyone from anywhere across the region is invited to come along.

There will be lucky door prizes, a present for each child and of course a delicious Christmas Lunch.

Kind sponsors include at Hotel Group, Live Life Pharmacy, Zonta and Whisper Bar.

This year Jan is organising the event along side Paula Hovey from Young Whitsun days Got Talent.

Attendees are required to book in advance for catering purposes and can reserve their spot at Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre, Proserpine Community Centre or Whitsunday Housing Company.

You can also text Jan directly on 0412 721 969 or send a private Facebook message.

“If you say you are going to turn up, please make sure you come,” said Jan.

Some local students recently had the honour of hearing their carefully curated speeches read out by politi cians as part of this years’ Raise Our Voice Australia Campaign.

“Politicians speak on behalf of us, this time their speaking directly for us,” said a Raise Our Voice spokesperson.

Dedicated to giving young people under the age of 21 a voice in Parliament, the program invites participants to answer the question: What should Australia’s new parliament accomplish?

A speech written by Year 6 student Geor gia Granich from Queens Beach State School in Bowen was selected by Feder al Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox and read in parliament on November 21.

Georgia asked for our regional highways to be improved and ideally expanded to two lanes so that they are safer to overtake slower vehicles like caravans.

“It’s just like an overtaking lane right up the highway,” read her speech.

“I think this issue is important and needs to be addressed urgently.”

Mr Willcox thanked Georgia for her out standing contribution.

“I am truly inspired and encouraged by our next generation of leaders,” he said.

“I was proud to be able to deliver Georgia’s speech about road safety - with strong ad vocates like this, we have a lot to be hope ful for when it comes to our future.”

A New Face In Local Real Estate

After 16 years running one of our leading local agencies, the owners of Airlie Beach and Whitsunday Real Estate, Terry and Cathy McMullen, have decided to pass the baton onto their protégé, Dannielle Rennie, who looks for ward to continuing the same standard of service and professionalism.

“But it’s grown up now and it’s time for it to fly the coup.”

New-owner, Dannielle, is originally from England but spent a lot of time in South Africa before moving to Australia where she worked as a skipper for the Coast guards on the Gold Coast for many years.

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Respected for their integrity and open ness, Airlie Beach and Whitsunday Real Estate are known for their trusted, per sonal and honest approach that sees them work alongside clients to create an enjoy able experience for all involved.

In their combined career both Terry and Cathy have sold upwards of 2,500 prop erties, it is this wisdom, experience and knowledge they are now passing onto Dannielle.

Terry will work alongside Dannielle for the next 12 months in a support role until he joins Cathy in a well-deserved retire ment.

“It was our baby,” explained Terry and Cathy.

A change of career and lifestyle prompt ed her to move to the Whitsundays and a dream to work in real estate saw a chance meeting with Terry and Cathy turn into realising that dream when the timing for both parties was right.

“I would like to say a massive thank you to both of them,” said Dannielle.

“Being part of this organisation strength ens our commitment to our clients and ensures the high moral and ethical stan dards are cemented into our fabric.

“Airlie Beach And Whitsunday Real Es tate has a great understanding of today’s evolving market, it is more important than ever, that you can trust and expect accurate information and trusted feed back, ensuring that our relationship con

Anyone doing it tough this year can get a free Christmas Lunch at Whitsunday PCYC

Abby Maher, year six student at Cannonvale State School, had her speech about affordable housing read out in parliament

Young Voices Heard In Parliament

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Pull Up Stumps And Plant Down Trees

Year six student from Cannonvale State School, Abby Maher, had her speech read out by Queensland Senator Larissa Wa ters.

Abby chose the subject of affordable housing.

“In the Whitsundays it is estimated that children make up almost half of the area’s homeless community,” read her speech.

“This issue really concerns me, and we need to find a solution.”

Abby offered ideas such as building cheaper houses that more people can afford, temporary housing for getting people off the streets and a government housing plan for cheaper housing.

She said that it was a great honour to see her speech selected.

“Homelessness is a big problem, not only here but right across Australia,” said Abby.

“I feel happy that my speech was chosen, and that the government are trying to do something about it.”

Abby’s mum, Lisa, said they were very proud.

“She was very passionate about this,” ex plained Lisa.

“She spent time at home working on it and it’s something very important to her.”

Over 80 politicians read speeches as part of Youth Voice in Parliament Week which took place from November 21 to 24.

Alocal cricket club has planted over 180 trees so far in its mission to beau tify the Bowen Sporting Complex and provide a long-lasting legacy for the late Queen Elizabeth II. Bowen Cricket Inc. hosted a cer emony coinciding with its final junior’s home game of the year to celebrate the monumental tree planting effort which combined the work of Whitsunday Regional Council, volunteers, and the club itself.

The $20,000 in funding was awarded by Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Tree Planting Program. Mr Willcox and other dignitaries from Whitsunday Regional Council – including Mayor Julie Hall and Councillor Michelle Wright – attended the service.

Mr Willcox said over the years the Bowen Sporting Complex has seen many trees lost through cyclones over the past 10 years.

“Congratulations to Club President Seth McIntosh and all the volunteers for the hard work in bringing this together,” Mr Willcox said.

The locations and species of trees were chosen in conjunction with Matthew Bath, a member of the club’s cricketing family, as well as Whitsunday Regional Council’s

leading hand of Parks and Gardens.

With consultation of Mr Bath, and Whit sunday Council Asset manager for the sporting complex Daniel Borgh, holes were then dug by local contractors, and the ten species of trees planted with the help of the QCS Community Work Program.

Club President Seth McIntosh said a fur ther 50 trees would be planted to further improve the Bowen Sporting Complex for each club.

“It’s not just for cricket, the trees are for ev eryone - touch, soccer, cricket,” Mr McIn tosh said.

“It will provide a legacy to have really good shade coverage with these flowering trees and is something the whole community can enjoy.”

tinues so you will make the best decisions for you and your family.”

Dannielle has completed her full real estate license and has ensured that the agency has retained the membership of the REIQ (Real Estate Institute of Queensland).

“Terry is a great mentor and Cathy is so helpful and a wonderful teacher,” said Dannielle.

“I feel very privileged to learn from the best and look forward to continuing that

same level of service into the future.”

“We will endeavour to go above and be yond to assist you and reach your most desirable outcome.

“We will welcome the opportunity to become your most trusted advisors with the support of expanded industry knowl edge.

If you are planning to buy or sell in this ever-evolving market, please do not hesi tate to contact us.”

Dannielle Rennie buys Airlie Beach and Whitsunday Real Estate from Terry and Cathy McMullen. Photo: Rachael Smith

Larissa Waters picked Abby’s speech to read aloud

Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox joins Bowen Cricket as they plant 180 trees as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Tree Planting Program

Reef Report Recommends “In Danger” Another Summer Of Coral Bleaching

The natural wonder of the world that sits at the Whitsundays’ doorstep is under intense scrutiny this week after United Nation’s scientists released their recommendations that the Great Barrier Reef be listed as “in danger”.

The two UN-backed scientists, Elanor Carter and Hans Thul strup - who visited the Reef in late March while the natural wonder was experiencing its seventh re corded mass bleaching event, and first ever in a La Nina year – re leased their findings from the 10day trip in a 100-page report.

Concerns regarding the health of the Great Barrier Reef had been held by the United Nations Ed ucational Scientific Cultural Or ganisation (UNESCO) for years, but they are now looking to come to a head.

The report will likely head to the World Heritage committee in early 2023 where a decision sur rounding its status as a World Heritage site will be in conten tion due to the “in danger” rec ommendation.

The report states that, while there has been much hard work and progress made on improving wa ter quality in the Reef, they have been far too slow.

“The [Great Barrier Reef] is faced with major threats that could have deleterious effects on its inherent characteristics… for future gen erations,” the report reads.

The United Nations Reef Report makes a number of high-level recommendations that focus on programs targeting farmers and graziers, work on land erosion, clearer and more ambitious cli mate targets, and state govern ment work to manage fisheries, amongst others.

Meanwhile, the spotlight on the reef could not come at a worse time: Scientists have said record ocean temperatures could spell another summer of coral bleach ing.

Ocean temperatures over the reef reached record numbers in No vember – their highest since 1985 – according to data from the US government’s National Oceanic

Paradise Proves Perfect For 220,000 Peripatetic Pickers

Acampaign to attract a region al workforce to the North Queensland agricultural and aquacultural industries has been a dra matic success, drawing in over 220,000 potential workers to the regions.

Bowen Gumlu Growers Association’s ‘Pick Paradise’ workforce attraction campaign has reached its halfway mark having al ready made a marked impact according to recent statistics.

Commencing in September, the Pick Para dise campaign initially focused on attract ing Australian based workers to roles in North Queensland through a free job no ticeboard and social media platforms.

But the evolving campaign – which focus es on delivering a lifestyle message and connecting workers directly with employ ers - has resulted in strong interest not just domestically, but internationally.

As well, it has proven immensely popu lar among the younger Australian demo graphic through highlighting the “adven tures that can be had on a working holiday in North Queensland.”

Timed closely with the peak horticultural season and beginning of the mango har vest, the Paradise campaign has received great feedback from growers across North Queensland, according to Bowen Gumlu

“Pick Paradise draws attention to both the jobs available in the region and the great lifestyle workers can enjoy on the week end,” Mr Collins said.

“When we attract an engaged and excited workforce, we see greater on-farm reten tion of employees and the increased op portunity for those workers to return to our region to work in successive seasons.”

During a picking season in the southern states where worker shortage caused ma jor distress, local growers were mindful of the impact workforce security had on the success of their farming business, includ ing owner of Lower Don Organics, Jessica Volker.

“A strong and focused workforce enables me to spend time on other aspects of our business, rather than investing so much time in finding workers,” Mrs Volker said.

As the Pick Paradise campaign enters its fourth month the focus will shift to at tracting a future workforce for the region.

The campaign hopes to address future concerns from growers surrounding the diversity of the workforce in the country and will target specific international au diences as they plan a working holiday in Australia.

and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa).

The peak period for heat over the reef is expected for February, but a “well-timed cyclone” could stave off the high expected tem peratures.

With Nooa’s predictions, there is a “good chance we will see anoth er back-to-back bleaching event,” according to Professor Terry Hughes, a leading expert on coral bleaching at James Cook Univer sity.

Whitsunday Conservation Coun cil member, Tony Fontes, said, alongside the potential bleaching, the report held more importance than ever.

“We have limited time and must move on the report’s recommen dations,” Mr Fontes said.

“The future health of the Reef is in danger, with or without the World Heritage listing. But we still have a small window of op portunity. The recommendations in the UNESCO report need to be applied now.”

The campaign, which began in September, is now hoping to encourage workers

growing season

Growers Association (BGGA) Chief Exec utive Officer, Ry Collins.

Bowen Gumlu Growers Association’s Pick Paradise campaign has drawn in 220,000 potential itinerant workers from domestic and international markets

to return to the region in its next

Have You Been ‘Poke’d Yet?

The first of its kind in the Whitsundays, the new Lokahi Poke Bar has just opened its doors in Cannonvale and has a mission to provide the local community with healthy, balanced meals that are also delicious to eat.

For those that are yet to try this tasty treat, a Poke Bowl is a dish originating from Hawaii and inspired by the large population of Japanese residents on the island.

Bringing together a fusion of Asian and Hawaiian cul tures, the Poke Bowl has a noodle, rice or salad base, a choice of protein – from meat to tofu, salmon and tuna – and a colourful ar ray of complementary salad items on top.

Purple cabbage, bright green cucumber and Eda mame beans, yellow corn, orange carrot and pink rad ish – a rainbow of vibrantly coloured goodness makes you feel great inside and out.

Lokahi Poke Bar has been created by Erina Miyake, who is originally from Japan but has lived in the Whitsundays for the past five years, bringing up her two children in the area with her hus band Leo.

Having visited cities like Brisbane and Sydney, Erina noticed Poke Bars were very popular and thought that, with our local healthy lifestyle, they would work perfectly here.

Available in gluten free, vegetarian and

adaptable for most dietary require ments, everything is made fresh to or der and the delicious dressing is also home-made.

Lokahi also serves Acai Bowls, both classic and chocolate flavoured, yo ghurt cups in mixed berry and man darin mango, and dairy free chia pud ding.

Located at Whitsunday Shopping Cen tre in Cannonvale, look for the bright green shopfront and choose from the menu or design your own bowl. Made fresh to order, they will be ready before you can say ‘Get Poked!’

The Essence Of Christmas

What says ‘special’ – that’s always the hardest part of Christmas shopping. What can we get for the people who seemingly have every thing?

It’s all mass-produced nowadays. We can head to “The Store” – whatever it may be, they’re all basically the same - and get an elegant wooden Le Creuset Revolution for the special person in our lives who loves to bake, but it’ll still read: Kmart Wooden Spoon #211,829 on the back.

And that’s nothing against Kmart. So, what says ‘special’ with that little twin kle of fairy dust over the words more than something hand-crafted and one of its kind?

Shopping local, that’s what; uniqueness cannot be store-bought.

And there’s no better place or time in the Whitsundays than a Saturday down at the Airlie Beach Lions Community Markets for a personalised present.

A bespoke pack of perfumes and soaps might be just right for the indulgent ones. Or maybe it’s one of those funny hats with the puffy grey wigs sticking out the top for your uncle with no hair. Oh, oh! No, it could be one of those cakes for your sweet, toothed nan!

The resident population of the Whitsun days is often not from the Whitsundays to begin with. Expats, kids on gap years and holidayers all call this region home, to name a few – as well as plenty of sailors.

And taking a little piece of the Whitsun days – maybe just something as simple as honey harvested in the Conway Ranges –

The Best Gifts Are A Boat Ride Away

The Christmas tree coloured coral of the Great Barrier Reef is just a stones’ throw from mainland Whitsundays, whether you rest your head in Bowen, Airlie Beach, or Proser pine -- locals can sometimes forget about that full, holiday experience at our door step.

With the gift-giving season coming to its head in two weeks’ time, maybe the perfect yuletide present has been staring the Whitsundays’ residents in the face all along.

One of the region’s biggest tourism op erators is offering the “gift of experience” this Christmas with its full suite of pre mium tours.

Cruise Whitsundays is highlighting how locals can keep the holiday vibe rolling in the New Year by heading out into their own backyard. Take on the Camira Sail ing Adventure, indulge with their White haven Beach and Hill Inlet day trips, explore with Cruise Whitsundays’ Great Barrier Reef Adventure, or their biggest and best: Reefsleep or Reefsuites.

Is a cruise to Whitehaven your style?

Cruise Whitsundays have you covered: the jewel of the Whitsunday Islands is yours to experience in either their half-

day cruise, or chill and grill (with a gour met burger on the beach to boot), or aboard Camira.

Their iconic 85-foot purple catamaran harnesses the wind as it sails the azure waters of the Whitsundays on its way to the unforgettable Whitehaven.

But if you’re more inclined for something entirely unique, then the tourism giant has another raft of incredible experiences up its sleeve: Reefsleep and a Great Barri er Reef Adventure.

The two-day and one-night encoun ter with the Great Barrier Reef that is Reefsleep is an intimate, once-in-a-life time opportunity to sleep under the stars and above the ocean.

At Hardy Reef, the permanently moored pontoon of Reefworld - located 39 nau tical miles from shore – is one of the world’s most incredible experiences. Snorkel, swim, dive and explore an in credible natural ecosystem that recently garnered Zac Efron’s tick of approval.

Or head on the perfect escape to one of the seven natural wonders of the world for an adventure and see the Great Bar rier Reef – the choice is yours. Cruise Whitsundays will take you there.

what special, unique gifts you can grab

and packaging it off for a Christmas Care Package can mean the world to mums and dads who miss you a whole lot. Give them a piece of your new home, something memorable, something ‘spe cial’.

The Lions Airlie Beach Community Markets take place each Saturday from 7.00am to 1.30pm.

Drop down for your perfect present and support the smallest of the small business owners.

Staff member Boyeon Cha and Lokahi Poke Bowl owner Erina Miyake. Photo: Rachael Smith

Cruise Whitsundays is offering the “gift of experience” this Christmas – why not pick up a gift certificate today?

Head down to the Airlie Beach Lions Community Markets this Christmas season to see

Proserpine’s Curious Mind

Alocal Proserpine State High Schooler has been selected for one of Australia’s highly prestigious science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs which selects only 140 students from across the country

Proserpine State High School year nine student Ella Cram earned her place in the six-month learning program Curious Minds after a rigorous application and short-listing process.

The program – which enables high poten tial female students in years nine and 10 – invites its 140 students to benefit from the expertise and mentorship of 94 STEM coaches across a half-year period of ex ploring all aspects of STEM through lec tures, experiments, workshops, coaching, and networking.

The young Proserpine student was ecstatic to receive the news of her successful appli cation and said she had “not been expect ing it”.

“I thought my chances were incredibly slim; really, really slim,” Ella said.

“It took a lot of work and detail with teach er referrals, information about my grades. I’m excited to start the six-months of

training in January through July.”

Ella had completed this year’s Interna tional Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) test – a voluntary skillsbased assessment program that functions much like school examinations – when her teacher, Ms Sherelle Shields, had suggest ed attempting to gain a place in Curious Minds.

“I encouraged Ella through the Curious Mind application process as she is an amazing student. Ella shows excellent ap titude in the area of STEM and is an exem plary role model for all of her peers,” Ms Shields said.

The year nine student has always had an interest in biology and chemistry and be lieves the program will help her achieve her dreams of working in the sciences.

“The career I want to go into once I finish school is in the sciences – I’ll go to medical school and then become a forensic pathol ogist,” Ella said.

“I want knowledge of that field from this program and an understanding of what that kind of rigorous learning is like.”

Ella will take part in multiple Curious Minds camps throughout 2023 during the six-month program.

Children’s Author Comes Home

Areturning Proserpine resident, who moved back to the area 12 months ago, has written five chil dren’s books over the past year and sold over 650 copies.

Kaye Ogilvie grew up on a cane farm in Lethebrook and has spent over 30 years living away from the region, most recent ly down in South Burnett where she ran a 123-acre farm with her partner and ‘star’ of her books – Farmer Dodds.

The couple started their farm from scratch, beginning with ducks, turkeys, geese and chooks before bringing in some goats and

12 calves.

Each animal at the farm has its own name and individual personality and, Kaye would often regale her family with stories of their antics, so much so that her son said she could write a book about them. So, she did!

There are now five in the series of ‘Tales of Cackleberry House’, each sharing a story inspired by a farm animal or funny inci dent on the property.

From the Irish Wolfhound who was scared of everything, to the red cattle dog that taught him the ropes – every character in the book is real, although many of the sto ries have been embellished for fun.

Kaye does all her own illustrations as well, using a mixed medium of watercolour, ink and acrylic penicils on water colour paper.

“I found my own method and own forms,” said Kaye.

“Now I’ve got them all down pat.”

Once the stories are created, she scans them into the Canva app and creates the books from scratch.

She then self-publishes them, and they are available both in digital and hard copy.

You can purchase them through her web site thetalesofcackleberrylodge.com.au or through Amazon.

The books are suitable for children aged three to 10 years of age and Kaye is available for au thor talks at any local schools.

Proserpine year nine student Ella Cram will take part in a prestigious STEM program called Curious Minds in 2023

Children’s author Kaye Ogilvie with her ‘Tales of Cackleberry House’

The star of the books, Farmer Dodds attending to the cattle

Sugar Setbacks And School Holidays

In this year’s already extended sug arcane crushing season, the Proser pine Mill has reported a crush of over 34,000 tonnes for the week, a decrease -and another setback - in weekly through put due to rainfall

Up to 120-millimetres across the region has once again pushed back the season’s endpoint in Proserpine.

This week’s harvest brings the season-todate total to just over 1.5M tonnes.

Average CCS levels have decreased to 12.80 units, 0.42 units less than the previ ous week. This was 0.10 units below fore cast, which was expected as a result of the rainfall.

Average bin weights remained similar to the previous week at 9.33 and 9.35 tonnes respectively.

The highest CCS sample was 15.26 units from a rake of Q208 ratoon in the Elaroo

Productivity District.

Wilmar Sugar is urging growers to access the 2023 forecast maps, which have been uploaded to GrowerWeb, and please up date with any changes for the 2023 crush ing season.

As well, the local sugarcane mill, with the crushing season extending into the school holiday period, are asking parents and caregivers to talk to children about the dangers of playing on or around our cane rail network.

“Do not linger near any part of the rail network, and only cross the line using des ignated crossings,” Wilmar write in their sugar mill report for the week.

“Remember our locos are towing heavy loads and can take up to 1km to come to a complete stop. Our cane trains are in oper ation around the clock, seven days a week during the crushing season, including over the holiday period.”

Black Snow On The Horizon

The first trailer for a highly anticipat ed television series filmed in Pros erpine dropped in late November –and Proserpinians will be able to spot the local locales.

The Stan Original Series Black Snow will premiere on January 1 on the streaming network, having filmed entirely within Proserpine for roughly four months and utilising 350 local extras – a few familiar faces.

Promising to be a “gripping drama”, Black Snow stars Australian actor Travis Fim mel alongside newcomers Talijah Black man-Corowa, Jemmason Power, Molly Fatnowna, and Eden Cassady.

The drama mystery series is set in the small, fictional North Queensland town of Ashford, with Proserpine acting as its stand in. In the trailer, local audiences are treated to snippets of the story, as well as snippets of their hometown.

The atmospheric teaser shows off Proser pine Cemetery, aerial shots of surround ing cane fields and the Conway National Park abound, recognisable Proserpine side streets, and even the Shute Harbour Ma rine Terminal.

The story follows a group of high school ers working on creating a time capsule in 1994. But, one week before the time cap sule is set to be buried, a student, Isabel Baker, is murdered.

After 25 years, the case still unsolved, the time capsule is unearthed and reveals a let ter from Isabel that shakes the town to its bones – which is where our Detective Ser geant James Cormack (Fimmel) comes in.

In six, hour-long episodes, Fimmel goes on a thrilling hunt for the killer, and treks through Proserpine while he does it.

A potential further economic boon for the region by enticing tourism, Black Snow will drop on Stan on New Year’s Day.

A television series filmed in Proserpine launched its trailer in late November, with a few local faces and places

‘Christmas Chest’ Delivers To Proserpine Community Groups

Alocal supermarket is living up to its motto of being “proud to serve our local community” with sepa rate donations totalling $2,700 for a series of Proserpine community groups on De cember 1.

Peries SUPA IGA Proserpine distribut ed funds from its ‘Community Chest’ to three non-for-profits: Proserpine Whit sunday Junior Rugby League, Proserpine Meals on Wheels, and Proserpine Scouts.

The Community Chest program has run in IGAs across the country since 2010, collecting portions of the total price of any specially ticketed items during “pro motion weeks” before redistributing them to worthy causes.

The community outreach program regu larly supports over 1,200 local causes an nually, and Proserpine Peries SUPA IGA Proserpine Manager Keiryn Stacpoole said it simply reflected the mentality that “IGA was all about community”.

“[All the funds] are going towards good causes that have supported us as a business and this town,” Mr Stacpoole said. “I’ve missed the past few years where we’ve given the funds out, so this year is very special for me personally to be able to give back to the town that means so much to

us.”

Whitsunday Junior Brahmans President Justin Follet said the $1,000 dollars that his sports club received would go towards “so much more than just tackle bags.”

“We really appreciate this - it’s fantastic,” Mr Follet said.

“Last year, we spent $2,500 on just foot balls alone and this $1,000 will go towards more balls, cones, poles, stuff like that. We’ll be able to get a few big tackling tubes that are nothing like the old ones where you hold the bag. This equipment means the world to us at the grass roots level.

“The development is key. It’s awesome and not a small amount of money by any means.”

Of the Community Chest funds, $1,000 was donated to both Proserpine Meals on Wheels and Proserpine Whitsunday Junior Rugby League club each, and the remaining $700 to Proserpine Scouts.

“Speaking with Proserpine Scouts, that $700 will go a long way,” the store man ager said.

“It will pay for people to go to courses, more first aid training, and anything they need.”

Mr Stacpoole said he was hoping to be “able to get [the groups] more money” for next year’s Proserpine iteration of Community Chest. He also hoped that more non-for-profit groups would come forward to receive donations.

“I think it’s great because it’s not about publicity, it’s about community,” he said.

“A lot of people shop in this shop from town and we’re supporting those who sup port us. As long as it puts smiles on their faces, it’s really good.”

Proserpine Whitsunday Junior Rugy League club administration members Russel Mau, Kim Bates, President Justin Follet, Peries IGA Proserpine Manager Keiryn Stacpoole, and Melanie Porter

OUR WHITSUNDAY

COMMUNITY UPDATE

A YEAR OF

AND GROWTH IN 2022

NEWS IN BRIEF

Lights, camera, action!

Save The popcorn is hot and we are ready to go!

The official launch of the cinema at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre is leaping into action with Black Panther

2: Wakanda Forever hitting the big screen from Monday 12th December 2022.

We’re also pleased to annouce a range of children’s movies to keep your little ones amused this school holidays. Visit the website for details.

Mayor’s Christmas Tree Gift Appeal

The Mayor’s Christmas Tree Gift Appeal has been assisting thousands of Whitsunday families and individuals in need for more than a decade!

Locals helping locals is our Whitsunday Way and we are seeking unwrapped, nonperishable items and toys/gifts to give to families in need.

Please drop off gifts and donations at your local library or Whitsunday Regional Council Customer Service Centre before Monday 12 December.

All donations will be distributed across the region via the The Salvation Army Australia. We appreciate that times have been hard for many of us recently, so a personal thanks from Mayor Julie HallWhitsunday Regional Council to everyone who donates.

Have Your Say - Relocation of Proserpine Basketball Court

Council is seeking public comment on an option to relocate the damaged basketball half-court within Les Stagg Oval to Halpannel District Park (Hansen Drive) in Proserpine’s east. The asphalt basketball half-court needs renewal, suffering severe cracking to asphalt and vandalism to the assembly and hoop.

The option will involve the creation of a full-size concrete basketball court that will further enhance Halpannel District Park, alongside other recent upgrades.

Complete the survey by visiting yoursay.whitsundayrc.qld.gov. au or visit yoru local Customer Service Centre.

2022 has been a incredible year for the Whitsunday region on the back of the end of the global pandemic which impacted people’s day to day lives and the economy.

After five years of planning, consultation and construction, the Whitsunday Region gave a round of applause in March as the stage doors were officially opened to the $18.8 million Proserpine Entertainment Centre (PEC).

The new facility encompasses 380 tiered seats in a

Christmas lights our whitsunday way!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas... in the Whitsundays!

Have you set up a Christmas lights display at your home or shopfront?

Pin it on our Christmas Lights Trail Map to share the Christmas spirit!

Nominate your Christmas lights display before 12 December for your chance to win will receive a night on Daydream Island Resort & Living Reef for 2 adults and 2 children + $500 of island credit, transfers and a separate family trip to Reefworld courtesy of Cruise Whitsundays!

Visit our online engagement portal, Your Say Whitsunday, to enter the competition or view the map and find out where to see the best Christmas light displays!

retractable seating system and provides flexibility for up to 500 people seated indoors and outdoors as a multipurpose use facility.

Whitsunday Coast Airport (WCA) has led the postcovid recovery and in 2022 smashed more records than the Aussie swim team. In April WCA recorded the highest monthly passenger totals with 47,384 passengers transiting through the airport.

The future is also bright with new budget airline Bonza announcing three new routes, flying direct to Sunshine Coast (3 flights per week), Toowoomba (2 flights) and Newcastle (2 flights).

Big and little kids alike rejoiced when the new Collinsville Waterpark was officially opened in April. Complete with two thrilling water slides, a tipping bucket, water jets and shaded paddling area, the Collinsville Waterpark offers a

welcome and fun reprieve to the hot summer sun.

In late 2020 Council asked the Collinsville and Scottville communities for ideas and suggestions towards the future of their town. Council listened to community feedback and the $1.2 million waterpark has brought a new lease of life to the outback town, increasing liveability for residents.

Bowen locals and visitors can now enjoy coffee with one of the best views in the Whitsundays after the Flagstaff Hill Café and Convention Centre opened in late July with a new lessee.

As we move into the festive period, I wish the community a safe and happy festive season and I look forward to working for you, the community, in 2023.

Merry Christmas to all Mayor Julie Hall

NOMINATE AN AMAZING AUSSIE FOR A 2023 AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD!

Mayor Julie Hall said that every year, extraordinary residents and local groups are recognised on Australia Day for their invaluable contributions to our region.

“It is these nominees and many other volunteers in our community that work tirelessly without recognition and I’m sure everyone will know someone, young or old, who is an inspiration in their community,” she said.

“We also like to recognise our high achievers in sport or those dedicated to arts and culture or the environment which are all fundamental to a thriving community.”

“Let’s applaud these amazing individuals who have served their community and achieved incredible things by taking the time to nominate them for an Australia Day Award.”

Categories include:

• Citizen of the year (aged 26 years and over)

• Young Citizen of the Year (aged 16 - 25 years)

• Senior Sports Award (over 26 years of age)

• Young Sports Award (aged 16 – 25 years)

• Arts & Culture Award

• Environmental Achievement Award

• Community Event of the Year

• Volunteer of the Year Award (known as the Wally Hinschen Volunteer of the Year award in the southern part of the region.)

All ages listed above are as of January 26, 2023.

Nominations close Sunday 18th December 2022. Nominations can be made online at Your Say Whitsunday - http://yoursay. whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/ . PDF copies of the nomination can also be printed from the Your Say website or you can collect one in person from any of Council’s Customer Service Centres.

Sign up to get your rates & water notices via email before 20 January 2023 to go in the draw!

Just visit Council’s website complete the online form and press submit! Make sure you have a copy of your rates notice with you when you are signing up.

Already signed up? No worries, 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.

Terms and conditions apply.

www.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au Your Say yoursay.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au

your chance to win 1 of 5 x $500 off your rates!

Get Breathing In Bowen

For the past six months mem bers of the Bowen commu nity have been enjoying the relaxational powers of breathing at free weekly Breathing Classes held by Whitsunday Suicide Prevention Network.

Held by facilitators Megan Matting ley and Donna McLauchlan, the weekly classes are proving popular, with between 9 and 12 people at tending each week.

“You can learn some simple breathing techniques to slow your heart rate down, as well as gentle movements to open up your body and calm your central nervous system,” said Megan.

“This creates a deep sense of relaxation and is great for anyone who wants to sim ply practice good self-care or those that are managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss.”

Breathwork supports so many of the chal lenges that we all face in day-to-day life, and it has been used for years to connect mind and body.

It reached global fame when Wim Hof broadcast the merits of breathwork to au diences all over the world.

The way you breathe strongly affects the chemical and physiological activities in your body, by learning different tech niques you can incorporate them into your

everyday life to provide calm in times of stress.

The weekly classes are completely free and take place at Dynamic Health and Fitness, 33 Maroona Street in Bowen from 6pm to 7pm every Monday.

The venue is a beautiful community space with polished wooden floorboards and a relaxing vibe.

Attendees are requested to bring a warm blanket or jumper, a pillow, a yoga matt, and an open mind.

There is another breathing class in Airlie Beach every Monday at EvoPrime Fitness, 1A/11 Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale every Monday from 6pm-7pm.

WHAT: Breathing Classes

WHERE: Dynamic Health and Fitness, Bowen and EvoPrime Fitness Cannonvale

WHEN: Every Monday from 6pm to 7pm COST: Free

Collinsville Parents Unite

Abrand-new parenting support program will be launching in Col linsville at the end of January with the aim to offer regional families a place to connect, create friendships and discover referral pathways for services.

Zoe Williams from Stella Life Care is help ing to organise the event which will be fa cilitated weekly by Jill Wilson. “I’ve seen a real need for it in the commu nity,” said Zoe.

“Sometimes people don’t have the con fidence to attend playgroups and getting out of the house can be an issue for some people.

“We have really limited mental health ser vices here and people are often going to the hospital to seek help.”

The support program will help connect parents with other likeminded people but also important services that can assist with mental health.

Parents will have the opportunity to share experiences and learn how to build self-re silience in a peer-to-peer support network. “We hope this program will help connect people and get them out of the house – it takes a village to raise a child,” said Zoe.

The Parents Support Group will start on Thursday, February 2, and then every

PARENTING TIPS FOR REGIONAL COMMUNITIES

• Ask for help

• Find a parenting or play group to join

• Quieten the internal critic and don’t try to be perfect

• Keep a sense of humour

• Try to reduce stress and make time for you- self-care is vital

• Establish routines and be organised

• Involve your children even in the everyday tasks

Thursday from 4pm to 5pm at the Collins ville and Scottville Playgroup.

Everyone is welcome.

WHAT: Collinsville Parenting Support Program

WHEN: Thursday, February 2 from 4pm to 5pm

WHERE: Collinsville and Scottville Play group

Drug And Alcohol Help

Local Workshops Teach Family Members How To Offer Support

Navigating the world of substance use and helping a family member to break free of a cycle with either alcohol or other drugs can be a challeng ing and often confusing place to be.

Fortunately, there is help out there and next week not-for-profit, non-government organisation Drug ARM is coming to the Whitsundays to offer two free workshops as part of their ‘Breakthrough for Families’ program.

Anyone who is concerned about a loved one and wants to learn how to best help them is invited to attend these informative sessions.

At the sessions you will learn how to:

• How to have a conversation with some one who has a substance use issue

• How to set healthy boundaries and keep them

• Information on why people use alcohol and other drugs

• Information on lapse and relapse

• Introduction to the Stages of Behaviour Change

• Trustworthy information about alcohol and other drugs and their effects

• Information on how to navigate the al cohol and other drug treatment system

• Accessing support for family members, including connection to ongoing social or health services.

You don’t have to do this alone, reach out to support services, connect with others and share experiences to learn how to best help those you love.

Through this session you will also receive links to other programs in the local area, like AOD group programs, withdrawal support, services or counselling.

WHAT: Community Information Ses sions On Alcohol and Drugs

CANNONVALE: Whitsunday Neigh bourhood Centre, Thursday December 15 from 1.30pm to 4.30pm

PROSERPINE: Proserpine Community Centre, Wednesday December 14 from 1.30pm to 4.30pm

COST: Free

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Tennyson King Comes To KC’s

Music fans are excited to welcome back a visiting muso, and friend to many, Tennyson King – who spent some time here in the Whitsundays with the musical community in 2017.

Returning for the third time this year, Ten nyson will be here all Christmas and says he is looking forward to reconnecting with some old friends and playing good music with good people.

Originally from Hong Kong, Tennyson moved to Canada when he was just eight years old and is inspired by travelling and sharing his culture with others.

He arrived in Australia earlier this year and performed at the Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival with his band before em barking on a solo adventure, doing gigs on the Gold Coast and now finally coming to the Whitsundays in time for Christmas.

Renowned for his “super chilled” music, Tennyson says that many have compared him to Jack Johnson.

Sharing stories of adventure and travels with the audience while strumming elec trifying guitar sounds paired with silky vo cal lines, Tennyson brings a rock and roll infusion, partnered with earthy roots and blues, all subtly laced together with psy chedelic ear candy.

His pathway to music wasn’t always easy though, in fact Tennyson remembers hav ing to take classical piano lessons as a child and viewing music more like homework than fun.

When his sister got him into radio, howev er, Tennyson heard bands like Nirvana and the Smashing Pumpkins and felt inspired to pick up a guitar, discovering a true pas sion for playing music.

For the past four years he has been con stantly touring the world and has been given the name ‘nomadic musician’ having travelled throughout Canada, Hong Kong, Australia, Vietnam, Thailand and South America.

During his career Tennyson has performed with notable acts such as Paul Dempsey, Paul Woseen, Yirrmal, Geoff Achison, Clare Bowditch, Bashar Murad, Basia Bu lat, Whitehorse, Sloan, Elliot Broode and The Jerry Cans.

This current Australian tour is timed to co incide with the release of his latest album – ‘Good Company’ and he has recently put out a remix by an Australian DJ.

You can catch Tennyson King live at KC’s and Magnums in the run-up to Christmas.

Quick Quiz:

Favourite song: Under the Bridge by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Musician you would most like to perform with: Jack Johnson

Last song you listened to: Alicia Keyes – If I Ain’t got You

matter what you were or where you worked, you were always welcome at

Hernando’s Hideaway was a small beach front hut. Decked out with fish nets hang ing from the rafters, buoys scattered with thick mooring ropes lying about and palm fronds, Hernando’s was purposely built for the staff to go after hours but guests

The building was established in 1961- 62 (the exact year is unknown but it was definitely in operation in 1962). The “hut” was officially opened by Andre Maestracci who wanted to call it “The Wreck” how ever, the name Hernando’s was chosen by

Located at the far end of the bay with beach access which was tidal, the journey to and from Hernando’s could be quite perilous. When the tide was in, one had to walk

along the higher goat track; a trek that was scary and eerie enough without the added screeching of curlews in the dead of night. Many stories abound of hairy trips home after a night at Hernando’s. Not long after it opened, one staff member, Jack Jones, fell down the mountain on to the beach in his inebriated state. Jack sustained hard ly a scratch. From all accounts, it seemed that only the non-drinkers were the ones to get injured. Then there were reports of those who returned soaking wet but in sisting that the tide was out! And also, the tales of lost souls found in the bushes in the morning light as others made their way to breakfast.

By the light of the moon, night clubbers would make their way along the rocky path to the inner sanctum of Hernando’s, so dimly lit, that it was hard to know who was and was not there. But the bar could be seen from the open door with the ev

er-busy barman dishing out cheek and drinks and in later years, the occasional pie straight out of the microwave – with soft pastry and the filling the temperature of molten lava (especially to an angry, drunk patron).

The dance music blasted through the speakers making it impossible to talk but friendships were made and romances blossomed. Here, staff could let their hair down and dance and drink the night away. Many did drink the night away and then made their way directly to work the next day.

And no one cares how late it gets Not at Hernando’s Hideaway, ole´

The morning would dawn into another beautiful Whitsunday but Hernando’s didn’t have the same appeal in the day. “It was a night creature. You could hear the booming music as you rounded the last

corner. Dark and moody with flashes … lighting spilling out onto the beach … The vibration penetrating my inner core - That’s my memory of this magical place. Unforgettable!” (Robbie Muller - early 1980s)

Hernando’s was also unforgettable for the kids of Hayman. On a weekend or after noon, they were often seen down on their hands and knees looking for any loose change in the cracks of the floor board or under the big long wooden bar, dropped there by the carefree and careless patrons. The kids made a small fortune. The staff made lasting memories.

Story and photos courtesy Proserpine Historical Museum and “Hayman Island Golden Days till 1985 closing” Facebook page.

Hernando’s was located on the beach at Hayman Island Hernando’s music in the early days Hernando’s Hideaway

GIG GUIDE

Friday 9th Dec

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

• Grandview Hotel, Bowen: Jeff Wilson (from 7pm)

• KC’s: Aaron Saxon (8pm-late)

Saturday 10th Dec

• The Pub: Andrew De Silva’s ‘Dedication To Prince’ (2-5.30pm)

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

• Grandview Hotel, Bowen: Jeff Wilson (from 7pm)

• KC’s: Shaun Diver (8pm-late)

Sunday 11th Dec

• The Pub: ‘Andrew De Silva & Band’ (25.30pm)

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

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

• The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Lloyd Saunders (7-10pm)

• KC’s: Shaun Diver (8pm-late)

Monday 12th Dec

• KC’s: Aaron Saxon (8pm-late)

Tuesday 13th Dec

• KC’s: Mike Duff (8pm-late)

Wednesday 14th Dec

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

• KC’s: Josiah (5pm-6pm)

• KC’s: Mike Duff (8pm-late)

Thursday 15th Dec

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

• KC’s: Sam McCann (8pm-late)

Seriously Red

We’ve all dreamt of a midlife crisis where we’ve traded in our dead-end careers in real estate to, instead, be come a Dolly Parton impersonator, haven’t we?

Just me? Okay. Whatever. Well, that’s the basic rundown of Gracie Otto’s Seriously Red, a flick of supreme Oz-Camp in the vein of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert – or Muriel’s Wedding, if that be your preferred flavour of bargain-bin, ‘90s Austra liana cinema.

Written by Krew Boylan, who dou ble-dips and stars as the titular Red, this film feels like a fever-dream throwback - both its earnest budget and its screenplay help to emblazon that ‘90s torch flare. Watching Seriously Red is like stepping back into a simpler, sillier time where movies might not take them selves so seriously.

In the opening, audiences are treated to the story of our vivacious and hilarious redhead (Boylan) who’s grappling with high expectations and low self-esteem. But the film moves at such a breakneck speed that we’re soon with her as she pours her self a cup of ambition and trades in her

9-to-5 for a life under the spotlight. After misreading her work party’s dress code, Red tumbles outta bed and finds her world turned upside down. She’s out of a job and quickly falls into a new world of tribute artists and impersonators in a wild and messy journey. Not to try and dissect a popcorn flick that includes scenes of ro mancing a Kenny Rogers (Daniel Webber) impersonator, but Seriously Red empha sizes how little choices can lead to a better life – those happy little accidents might just see you lose yourself in order to find

yourself.

What can be taken away from Simply Red – a fun at its best dramedy that never takes itself seriously, nor overstays its welcome – is we might all benefit from putting on a curly blonde wig and getting out on the road.

Seriously Red (M) is showing from Friday, December 16, at the Bowen Summergarden Cinema.

Movie Review by Declan Durrant

“MIA AND ME: THE HERO OF CENTOPIA” (PG) 85mins Adventure/Family/Animation

Mia discovers her magic stone is part of an ancient prophecy and embarks on a thrilling journey to the farthest islands of Centopia to face a great evil, and shape her own destiny. Stars: Margot

“ON THE LINE” (M) 105mins Action/Mystery

A host takes a call, where an unknown person threatens to kill the showman’s entire family on air. To save loved ones, the radio host will have to play a survival game and the only way to win is to find out the identity of the criminal. Stars: Mel Gibson, William Moseley, Kevin Dillon

(M) 161mins Action/Adventure/Fantasy

As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia and Everett Ross and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda. Stars: Angela Bassett, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke

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Nuccetelli, Dave Willetts, Vivien Battley

You’re darn tootin’ that Krew Boylan and Daniel Webber are vibrant, fun, and campy in Seriously Red

“Let Me Entertain You” At The Pub

Get ready to Rock DJ, because it’s time to move your body.

The world’s most authentic Robbie Williams Tribute show is coming to the Airlie Beach Hotel for a close to Christ mas carnival of the English musician’s best tunes from Life thru a Lens to The X Fac tor.

In a week’s time, grab yourself an alibi and make your way to The Pub for this show that captures the Feel of Robbie’s best: ‘The Robbie Williams Experience’.

Come and hold performer Louie Lee Feltrin’s hand - one of Australia’s most popular entertainers – in this all-out trib ute performance of the hits from Let Me Entertain You, Millennium, Better Man,

Monsoon, and many, many more.

The Melbourne-born musician transforms into one of the globe’s biggest superstar artists in this tribute show, utilising his own God-given gift (as well as pure dedi cation) of Robbie Williams impersonation.

Capturing that cheeky guy personality of Williams, Lee Feltrin caught the attention of the entire nation with his imperson ation on Channel 9’s television program “StarStruck” – shooting him into the lime light as, arguably, the world’s best Robbie impersonator.

He went from strength to strength: That first TV spot with Channel 9 saw him be come a highlight of Channel 10’s “Grand Final Breakfast” telecast of 2006, perform

ing to over three million people, and in front of the nation’s Prime Minister and local and international celebrities and dig nitaries.

His is a complete vocal and physical meta morphosis where Lee Felton takes on an uncanny resemblance to Robbie – almost scarily so.

Since those days he’s only perfected his spellbinding act, and he’ll be arriving for one show only at the Airlie Beach Hotel on Saturday, December 17.

A natural born entertainer who is spurred on by the energy of the crowd, Lee Feltrin is ready to bring his infectious love of Rob bie Williams to the Bar-Top Stage at The Pub next week.

Robbie’s repertoire of anthems – Angels, Rock DJ, Candy, She’s the One – and even some of his newer stylings will be sung out loud and proud in this tribute show that edges on the border of the real deal.

Don’t miss your chance to book your seats at the Airlie Beach Hotel for The Robbie Williams Experience, entirely free.

WHAT: The Robbie Williams Experience

WHERE: The Airlie Beach Hotel

WHEN: 2:00pm to 5:30pm on Saturday, December 17

A world-class tribute show, The Robbie Williams Experience, is coming to the Airlie Beach Hotel next week

Don’t miss Louie Lee Feltrin’s transformation into the rockpop icon that is Robbie Williams

On the Bar-Top Stage, Lee Feltrin will blast out all of Robbie’s classic songs in an afternoon of music magic

Photo credit: Leandra Mollica

Bowen Golf News

Saturday’s competition at Bowen Golf Club was a single stroke event for the December Monthly Medals for both men and ladies.

Men’s winner was Noel Schultz with a 68 nett, followed by runner up Mick Maw son, 70 nett. Pin shots to Rodney Miller, Glenn Wright, Toss Eisemann, and Bren dan Wells.

Ladies’ winner on a countback was Mor ag Parker, 70 nett, with runner up Sarnie Eisemann, 70 nett. Pin shots to Rhiannon Nott, Tanya Gaudry, Paulette Barrett, and Jo Kukura.

Chris Matheson won the carwash voucher and both competitions were sponsored by Bowen Meat Supply and Bowen Golf club. This weekend’s competition at the Club is an American Foursomes event for Peries IGA Christmas Hams.

NO Joker draw or dinner this week due to a private function. Congratulations

to Vicki who picked the Joker on Friday night. Contributed with thanks to Grace Nott

Proserpine Golf Report

GOLF

Tuesday’s Competition at Proserpine Golf Club saw 15 players compete in a stroke event.

A very nice 63 nett by Aaron Prosser was too good for Brendan Spann’s 66 nett and John Dodds 69nett. Adam Maggs and Brendan Spann took out the NTP’s.

Thursday Competition: Wet conditions on Thursday limited the field to 23 for the Venue Smart Monthly Medal.

The heavy track didn’t stop Sam Deicke from shooting a nett 68, with Brendan Spann continuing his good golf with a 68nett.

Gavin Kerwand and Michael Leo complet ed the Division One rundown with 69 and 71, respectively.

Greg Walker was the winner of Division Two, edging out Michael Jarvis on a count back with 69 nett.

Brendon Meharry and Rees May were in the run down with 71 and 72nett. The NTP’s went to Rob Webb, Matt Muller twice, and Mick Leo.

Saturday Competition: The Medal of Med allists list is now complete with the addi tion of Jacqui Wall winning the Saturday ladies with 72 nett, narrowly defeating Jill Farinelli on a countback.

NTP’s went to Jill Farinelli and Peta Thom as.

GOLF Whitsunday

70 men competed for the last spots in the men’s Medal of Medals competition. Sam Deicke, in great form, finished ahead of all A Grade players with a 66 nett, book ing himself a start in next week’s Honour Board MOM competition, along with Ter ry Handford for B Grade and Ben Raymant in C Grade.

Runner up in each grade were Lew Tuck, 69 nett in A Grade, Matt Camm, 70nett in B Grade, and Merv Hinton, 71nett in C Grade

NTP winners were Anthony Clinton, Ben Raymant and Sam Deicke.

Sunday Competition: Congratulations to Daniel O’Donnell with a great round of 65 nett to win the Sunday Competition, beat ing Jacob Nightingale on 68 nett.

Congratulations to Don Cameron winning the Medal of Medals prize with a 72 nett.

Peta Thomas won the Ladies, and also won the Medal of Medals prize with 71 nett, a clear winner from the field, with Anna Winterbourn in second place on 74 nett and Di Chard on 79 nett.

NTP’s went to: Don Cameron, Jason Bourke, Anna Winterbourn, Dean Kerch er, Di Chard, and Jacqui Wall.

Contributed with thanks to the Proserpine Golf Club Pro Shop Team

Social

The December Monthly Medal for Whitsunday Social Golf was held Sunday in great conditions for a round of golf.

A contingent of 21 players took part, with the medal for December went to Ladies A Grade Anna Winterbourn, with runner up Jacqueline Wall.

Ladies B Grade went to Sally Little, with runner-up Karen Rix.

Proserpine Veteran’s Golf

In the heat and humidity Proserpine’s Veteran Golfers tallied up some great scores with 33 players out on the course.

The ladies’ winner with a good score of 70 (c/b) was Tina Badenhorst, with second Lyn Muller (70), and in the rundown Jen ny Hounsell (71), Beryl Nosworthy (72), Tessa Aitken (74), Jacqui Wall (76), and Leanne Alexander (77).

For the men, if you didn’t get under 70 you weren’t in the running. The winner with a fantastic score of 66 was Frank Moloney, followed in second by Warren Deighton (67 c/b), and in the rundown were Wilf Herweg (67), Peter Browning, (68), John Roser (68), John Oates (68), and Barry Mortimer (69).

The pin shots for the ladies were won by Lyn Muller (9th and 13th), Jacqui Wall (9th), Helen Deighton (13th), Leanne Al exander (16th), and Paula McQuat (16th).

The men’s pin shots went to Barry Mor timer (2nd and 16th), John Oates (2nd), John Roser (13th), John Strelec (13th), and Peter Browning (16th).

Those with the least putts were Helen Deighton (28 putts), and Trevor Peroz and Wilf Herweg with 26 Putts.

Chip-ins were Jacqui Wall, Tina Baden horst, Geoff Harrison, and John Roser. Best of all, there was an eagle made on the day, Gary Scotford on the 18th.

Contributed with thanks to Paula McQuat

Men’s A grade Darren Reynolds and in runner up Clay Coles and Mens B Grade Ron Jamieson, runner up Mark McDou gall.

Longest drives went to George Meharry, Mark MCDougall, Pauline Redpath, and

Golf

Robyn Witham.

Pins shots were claimed by Clay Coles, Ron Jamieson, Jacqueline Wall, and Anna Winterbourn

The was the last competition game for Whitsunday Golf for 2022.

The Club extends its thanks to its Monthly Medal sponsors for the year: Airlie Panel & Paint and Master Butchers Whitsunday.

Also thank you to the Reef Gateway Hotel for their support with Pin Shot prizes. Pre sentations will be held Saturday, Decem ber 10, from 5pm.

Contributed with thanks to Joanne Moyni han

Bowen Golf Club’s joker draw winners for December

The club’s December Monthly Medal winners

Whitsunday Golf Club’s Darren Reynolds, Sally Little Anna Winterbourn, and Ron Jamieson

Airlie

Airlie Beach Bowls Club has hosted plenty of Christmas Parties in the past weeks, but bowls was the real winner of this merry season.

Tuesday afternoon’s social bowls saw Lyn Skein as skipper with Tess Walker at lead and Elaine Kippen at second just manage to beat all comers for the prize money.

Wednesday afternoon was a completely different story: Merve Stewart assured of evenly balanced contests, but to everyone’s surprise Gary Smith showed all his guile alongside skipper Bob Spees as the pair absolutely trounced the rest.

Due to a severe storm, Wednesday night Business House Bowls was cancelled and will complete in two weeks’ time. Scroungers will resume on the January 28 of next year.

Sunday afternoon Social bowls again saw well matched teams but the leadership of Ladda Purdie was too much as she took her side of Mark Mawson at lead and Col Morris at second to the winners’ circle.

And the club witnessed an entertaining game from some of Hamilton Island Air port’s local firefighters, who showed they could do it with the best.

The firies bowled a great game and the club was glad to host the gallant group of Bob Dewhurst, Dylan Sanderson, Al El kins, and Luke Wayth – they could even be great additions for the club’s pennants sides next year

Airlie Beach Bowls Club’s Christmas par ty is today, where the school children the club hosted earlier in the year will receive their awards.

Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson

BOWLS Bowen Bowls Report

Bowen Bowls Club was host to an excellent contingent of bowlers this week, starting with its Wednesday Social Bowls.

Paula Welsted and Jeff Tierney were first in the winners’ circle, beating Jill Brabon and Brett Lampard.

Mary Ellen Pratten, Jane Gilbert, and Steve Roome were up next in winning against Peter Thomson, Peter Bruce, and Doc

Fordham.

Joan Edwards and Helen Jacobsen, as well as Lou Fordham, and Daryl Tuttle defeat ed Bev Smith, Ross Scanlon, and D.Pick ard to end the Wednesday Bowls.

Sunday Scroungers was won by Lee Welst ed and Peter Thomson.

Contributed with thanks to Joan Edwards

On The Whitsunday Green

GOLF

This week’s 9-hole Stable ford was won by Chris Bartlett at Whitsunday Green Golf Club, with a great score of 18 points.

Running in second was Andrew Gomez on 17 points and coming in third was Glenn Rees with 16.

Fridays 9-hole Stableford was very close with all three on 19 points, but first place went to Ryan Kenny, second to Scott Morrisey, and third for Justyn Durbin.

Terry Kimpton played Adam Singleton with Adam taking the

one-up win, while Brad Low played Scott Morrissey in which Scott won one-up after the 19th hole.

David Wallace played Deeray Fo’ou with David taking the win with an astounding 13-up win. This Sunday’ Competition is an 18-hole Skins with a tee off at 10am, while December 18 will be the final monthly medal for 2022 with a Christmas celebration to follow.

Contributed with thanks to Whit sunday Green Golf Club

Wangaratta Bowls

BOWLS

On Sunday afternoon, two pairs and one tri ple game was played at Wangaratta Bowls Club.

Winners for the afternoon were Gary Kelly and Penny Warren, who defeated Irene Laird and Geoff Danvers.

Other winners on the day were Deb Beel, Linda Scells, and Barry Beel in a narrow victory over Bron Tolcher, Sue Shearing, and Sugar Brunker.

Robyn Stitt and Fely Duncan defeated Bill Myers and Pat Tracey for the final game of Sunday.

The North Queensland Ladies District Side was announced on Friday, with congratula tions to Penny Warren and Denise Wallace in being selected.

The Club Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday at 9am.

Contributed with thanks Penny Warren

gallant firemen from Hamilton Island airport, showing

Bowen Bowls Club’s Sunday Scroungers winners Lee Welsted and Peter Thomson

They will play against all the districts in the State at the Sunshine Coast in May.

Sunday winners were Gary Kelly and Penny Warren

A Very Merry Airlie Beach Darts Final

DARTS

The Airlie Beach Darts Christmas Open Final saw Jamie Woods and Dom Friend battle it out in a best of nine sets for the Christmas crown.

First up, though, was the third and fourth place match up, a best of seven sets between Andy Peel and Seumas Rose.

Andy took the first set 3/2, but Seumas bounced back to take the second set 3/1. And so the story went in the second and third sets with Andy claiming the third 3/1 before Seumas replied in kind in the fourth with the same scoreline of 3/1.

But it was in the fifth and sixth where Andy made his move, claiming both 3/1 3/1, and with it, the match by four sets to two.

Then it was onto the final: Jamie Woods claimed the first two sets and was look ing strong early doors.

Dom replied in devastating fashion however, winning the next three sets on the bounce to make it three to two to Dom.

Jamie struck back in the sixth to level the match at three all, and everyone was sensing that this one was going down the wire.

Dom stuck to his task and wasn’t fazed, winning the seventh set to again put

Cannonvale Cannons Swimming Club

SWIMMING

On Wednesday night, the Cannon vale Cannons Swimming Club presented the Queensland LC team with their state shirts.

Congratulations to Jy Parkinson, Jacob Bell, Tora Delac, Holly Perrin, Jacob Dew is, Remy Hedges, and coach Mark Erick son for making the Cannons 2022 State Team.

They will head to the Queensland LC Championships held in Brisbane from De cember 10 to 16.

At the start of club night, Giselle Burton

Class players always find a way, and Woodsy mustered every ounce of his skill to level the match again at 4 sets all to take it into the deciding set much to the joy of everyone watching.

But a dogged Dom Friend was not go ing to be denied his second Xmas Open title -- he found a way.

It was an incredible turn of events, and an incredible win by Dom. Congratula tions to both men on a great afternoon’s entertainment, and a great note to end a huge season on.

Thanks to participants, Mika Airlie Beach for hosting us this year, and this year’s sponsor, Dyson Automotive. Contributed with thanks to Jamie Maher

Pitbulls Perform On The Road CRICKET

The Proser pine Junior Cricket As sociation’s under 13 Pitbulls side took on the Magpies White on the weekend in the sugar city with rain threatening.

The Pitbulls won the toss and elected to bat, with the U13’s batting objective to bat for the entire 25 overs but move the scoring along with out losing unneces sary wickets.

With a strong south-easterly and occasional light rain, the team executed well with the first 5 batsmen retiring not out after their initial 20 balls.

O. Seamer 10, J. Rock 23, K. McLoughlin 13, M. Logan 18, and W. Logan 18.

The first wicket fell with the score on 108 (A.Geisel 5), however the team continued to push the score along with J. Lawn retiring 17, J. Geisler 14 and B. Childs 6.

In line with the tournaments time rule, the Pitbulls innings ended after 22 overs at 1159.

The Magpies innings started with the light rain clearing and the outfield now drying out.

The Pitbulls bowlers started extremely well, with the opening pair K.McLoughlin and

M.Logan both taking early wickets.

The Pitbulls bowlers continued to apply bowling pressure and the introduction of O.Seamer into the attack provided a match winning blow.

O. Seamer securing three wicket hattrick in his first over and ending with figures of 3–8 off his two overs.

It was a very good all-round team bowl ing effort with the remaining wickets being shared amongst the other bowlers.

The Magpies innings ended all out for 54 runs and the Pitbulls winning the game by 105 runs.

The player of the match could only be O. Seamer, with a bowling hattrick in his first over and ending with the bowling figures 3-8.

presented Don Algie and Piper Walker with Chocolate Awards for their new best personal bests (PBs).

Upgrade Certificates were presented to Piper Walker and Max Smith, and extra congratulations go to Jy Parkinson, Ehsan Helou, and Jax Clayworth for their new Club Records.

Club Night highlights included: Top per former of the night Maeve Dichieria, aged seven, smashing out three personal best times.

Isabella Pisaniello swam a super 100-me

tre Breaststroke in 1.51.90 which was a 13.06 second personal best. Tora Delac swam a fantastic time of 1.11.42 in her 100-metre Freestyle taking 4.86 seconds off her previous best. While her brother, Harris, also swam an excellent time of 1.38.35 in his 100-metre Freestyle and swam a 1.21 second personal best in his 50-metre Backstroke.

Alessa Penglasse- Fortunato swam ex tremely well in her 50-metre Freestyle and 100-metre IM, setting personal best times.

Congratulations to all the swimmers who

Swimmers are looking forward to next week’s Christmas themed Club Night. A big thank you to all the wonderful parents and volunteers who assisted, and continue to assist, with the running of Club Nights over the year.

Contributed with thanks to Raylene Ras mussen

achieved PBs: Abi Maher, Lily Maher, Celeste Orenshaw, Holly Perrin, Piper Walker, James Davies, Ehsan Helou, Jasper Korosec, Molly Smith, Lukas Trevaskis, Millah Walker, Don Algie, Harry Cheg widden, and Billie Jamieson.

Max Smith with his upgrades at Cannonvale Cannons Swimming Club

The Cannonvale Cannons’ Queensland LC TeamTora Delac coming through the Cannons’ tunnel

Jamie under pressure to win the next set to stay in the match and this year’s Open.

Dom Friend lifting the Xmas Open for the second time at Mika Airlie Beach

Contributed with thanks to Stephen Logan

Ollie Seamer, the Proserpine Pitbull’s U13s Player of the Match against Mackay Magpies

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

Water meter readings have commenced across the Whitsunday Region.

You can help us to read your water meter by making sure it is accessible, visible and clear of vegetation.

Council encourages you to read your own water meter and keep track of your water usage.

Water consumption charges will be issued to you in late January/early February 2023.

Please ensure that you make payment with your water notice, not your rate notice, as the payment details differ.

You can pay your water notice at any Australia Post Office, by BPAY, online at Council’s website www.whitsundayrc. qld.gov.au or by phone.

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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.

Mayor’s Christmas Tree Gift Appeal

It’s that time of year again, Christmas is just around the corner and the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Appeal has begun.

The Mayor’s Christmas Tree Gift Appeal has been assisting thousands of Whitsunday region families and individuals in need for more than a decade!

Locals helping locals is our Whitsunday Way and we are seeking unwrapped, non-perishable items and toys/gifts to give to families in need.

All donations will be distributed across the region via the Salvation Army.

Please drop off gifts and donations at your local library branch or Customer Service Centre before Monday 12 December.

We appreciate that times have been hard for many of us recently, so a personal thanks from Mayor Hall to everyone who donates.

Rodney Ferguson, Chief Executive Officer

FRIDAY

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 The Pool. 11.00 Waltzing The Dragon With Benjamin Law. 12.00 News.

1.00 Belgravia. (PG) 1.45 Doc Martin. (PG) 2.35 Poh’s Kitchen. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG) 5.00 Back Roads. 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Vera. (M) A boy is found dead in a boatyard.

10.00 Troppo. (M)

11.00 ABC Late News. 11.20 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 12.00 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)

SATURDAY

4.15 A League Of Her Own. (PG) 5.25

Monty Don’s Japanese Gardens.

6.25 The ABC Of: Wil Anderson. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG)

8.20 Shetland. (M) Creggan seeks revenge.

9.20 Midsomer Murders. (M) A real estate agent is murdered.

10.50 MOVIE: Judy. (2019) (M) 12.45 Rage. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

SUNDAY

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 10.30 World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline: Summer Series. 1.00 Gardening Aust. 2.00 Wil Anderson: Wilogical. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? 4.00 The Pacific. 4.55 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 The ABC Of. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: The Post. (2017) (M) 10.25 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (M) 11.25 Mystery Road: Origin. (M) 12.20 The Heights. 2.40 Rage. 4.00 Classic Countdown. 5.00 Think Tank.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00

Australia’s Ocean Odyssey. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 News.

1.00 Would I Lie To You? 1.30 Vera.

MONDAY

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 Australian Story.

8.35 Media Watch. (PG)

8.50 Harley & Katya. (M) 10.20 Walkabout Wickets. (M) 11.05 News. 11.20 Still We Rise. 12.20 The Pacific. (PG) 1.10 Operation Buffalo. (M) 2.05 Total Control. (M) 2.55 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. 1.05 Shetland. 2.05 Call The Midwife. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.15 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 Anh’s Brush With Fame.

8.30 Love On The Spectrum. (PG) 9.30 Fake Or Fortune? 10.30 Summer Love. (M) 11.05 News. 11.20 Harley & Katya. (M) 12.50 Media Watch. (PG) 1.05 Parkinson In Australia. (PG) 1.50 Ask The Doctor. 2.50 Rage. 4.25 The Drum. 5.25 7.30.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 The Great Acceleration. 11.05 Australia Remastered. 12.00 News. 1.00 Media Watch. 1.15 Walkabout Wickets. 2.00 Call The Midwife. 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 Hard Quiz Celebrity Special. (PG) 8.35 QI. (M) 9.05 QI. (PG) 9.35 Would I Lie To You? 10.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 10.50 News. 11.05 Death In Paradise. (PG) 12.05 Silent Witness. (M) 2.00 Parkinson In Australia. 2.50 Rage. 4.25 The Drum. 5.25 7.30.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 QI.

1.30 Question Everything. 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 Dino Apocalypse With David Attenborough. 9.25 Dino Apocalypse With David Attenborough. 10.15 The Wimbledon Kidnapping. 11.05 News. 11.25 Love On The Spectrum. 12.25 The Cult Of The Family. 1.20 Parkinson In Australia. 2.40 Ask The Doctor. 3.10 Rage. 4.25 The Drum. 5.25 7.30.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Saving Lives At Sea. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 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. 7.30 Engineering Reborn. 8.30 Inside Central Station. 9.30 Autun: Rome’s Forgotten Sister. 10.30 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 12.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Quarter final. Match 53 Winner v Match 54 Winner. 3.30 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 4.30 Late Programs.

7.30 WorldWatch. 2.30 Soccer.

2022 FIFA World Cup. Quarter final. Match 53 Winner v Match 54 Winner. 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 Kensington Palace: Behind Closed Doors. 9.25 Thatcher & Reagan. 10.25 How Football Saved

My Life: Abraham. 10.30 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 12.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Quarter final. Match 55 Winner v Match 56 Winner. 3.30 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 4.30 Late Programs.

7.30 WorldWatch. 2.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Quarter final. Match 55 Winner v Match 56 Winner. Replay. 5.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show. 6.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show. 6.30 News. 7.30 Peter O’Toole: Along Sky Roads To Aqaba. 9.10 Franklin. 10.50 The Real Peaky Blinders. 11.50 I Am JFK Jr. 1.30 Michael Mosley: Trust Me, I’m A Doctor. 3.30 The Restaurant That Burns Off Calories. 4.40 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Employable Me (UK) 12.10 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. 7.30 From The Heart Of Our Nation: A Celebration. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Reunions. 11.55 Medici: The Magnificent Part II. 1.55 Medici: The Magnificent Part II. 4.00 Going Places. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 WorldWatch. 9.30 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. 10.30 Employable Me (UK) 11.40 The City Of Art. 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. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Navalny. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 Cheyenne & Lola. 11.55 Unit One. 4.00 Going Places. 4.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Semi-final. Match 57 Winner v Match 58 Winner.

7.30 WorldWatch. 2.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Semi-final. Match 57 Winner v Match 58 Winner. 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. 11.55 The Night Manager. 12.45 Romulus. 1.45

MOVIE: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. (2000) 4.00 Going Places. 4.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Semi-final. Match 59 Winner v Match 60 Winner.

7.30 WorldWatch. 2.30 Soccer. 2022

FIFA World Cup. Semi-final. Match 59 Winner v Match 60 Winner. Replay. 5.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show. 6.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show. 6.30 News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 8.30 Britain’s Scenic Railways At Christmas. 9.25 War Of The Worlds. 10.20 SBS News. 10.50 L’Opera. 11.45 Stella Blomkvist. 3.15 NSW Seniors’ Christmas Concert 2021. 4.30 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 Test Cricket: PreGame Show. 2.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Afternoon session. 4.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 4.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Evening session.

9.30 MOVIE: Hitch. (2005) (M) 12.00 Black-ish. (PG) 1.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Border Security: Int. 1.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 2.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Afternoon session. 4.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 4.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 6.00 News. 7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Evening session. 9.30 MOVIE: There’s Something About Mary. (1998) 12.00 Black-ish. 1.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 It’s Academic. 4.30 Get Clever. 5.00 Million Dollar Minute.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00

Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 2.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 4.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 4.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 6.00 News. 7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Evening session. 9.30 MOVIE: Red Sparrow. (2018) 12.20 World’s Most Shocking Emergency Calls. 1.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 2.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 5. Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 4.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 4.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 5. Late afternoon session. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 5. Evening session. 9.30 MOVIE: Pacific Rim. (2013) 12.10 Heartbreak Island Australia. 1.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Star-Crossed Christmas. (2017) 2.00 Gold Coast Medical. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 1. Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Stars. 10.00 The Spin. 10.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) 11.30 Chicago Fire. (M) 12.30 The Real Dirty Dancing. (PG) 2.00 Home 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 Christmas Coincidence. (2018) 2.00 Gold Coast Medical. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 2. Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Sixers.

10.00 The Amazing Race. (PG) 11.00 Crime Investigation Australia. (MA15+) 12.10 The Clown And The Candyman. (MA15+) 1.10 World’s Deadliest. (M) 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: Another Christmas Coincidence. (2019) 2.00 Business Builders. 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 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 3. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Renegades. 10.00

Extreme Weddings: Australia. (PG) 11.00 Disasters At Sea. (PG) 12.00 The Clown And The Candyman. (MA15+) 1.00 Fantasy Island. (PG) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Long Story Short. (2021) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Keeping It Real. (PG)

8.30 MOVIE: Fred Claus. (2007) (PG) Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, Elizabeth Banks.

10.50 MOVIE: Four Holidays. (2008) (M) 12.35 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Take Two. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Skippy.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Cybershack. 12.30 Our State On A Plate. 1.00 Cross Court. 1.30 Country Home Rescue With Shaynna Blaze. 2.30 My Way. 3.00 Christmas With Emma Dean: Eatwell Presents. 4.00 Garden Gurus. 4.30 Explore TV. 5.00 News. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Christmas With Delta. 9.00 MOVIE: Love Actually. (2003) 11.45 MOVIE: The Love Guru. (2008) 1.20 Cross Court. 1.45 Talking Honey. 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 Surf Boats. 11.30 Reel

Destinations: Lodge Life. 12.00 Great Australian Detour. 12.30 Aqua Rugby. 2.00 Driving Test. 2.30 Great Getaways. 3.30 Bondi Vet. 4.30 Explore TV. 5.00 News. 5.30 RBT. 6.00 News. 7.00 Snackmasters. 8.40 60 Minutes. 9.40 Nine News Late. 10.10 The First 48. 11.10 Manhunt: The Railway Murders. 12.00 Tipping Point. 1.00 Great Australian Detour. 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 Take Two. 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Snackmasters. 1.45 Talking Honey. 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) 8.45 Inside The Superbrands: Kellogg’s. 9.45 Australian Crime Stories. (M) 10.45 Nine News Late. 11.15 The Equalizer. (M) 12.05 Almost Family. (M) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. 10.00 Swimming. 16th FINA World Championships (25m). Day 1. Heats. 12.00 Snackmasters. 1.15 It’s All Greek To Me. 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 Swimming. 16th FINA World Championships (25m). Day 1. Finals. 9.30 Travel Guides. (PG) 10.30 Nine News Late. 11.00 Skin A&E. (M) 12.00 Bluff City Law. (M) 1.00 Fishing Aust. 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 MOVIE: Heaven Sent. (2016) 1.50 Talking Honey. 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 Swimming. 16th FINA World Championships (25m). Day 2. Finals. 9.30 Dream Listings Byron Bay. 10.30 Nine News Late. 11.00 Family Law. 12.00 The Thing About Pam. 1.00 Driving Test. 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 Morning Programs. 12.00

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 One-Pan Wonders. 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 Christmas

With Australian Women’s Weekly. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. 9.30

The Graham Norton Show. (M) 10.30

Just For Laughs Australia. 11.00

Just For Laughs Uncut. 11.30 The Project. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. 1.30 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 Planet Shapers. 12.30 Well Traveller. 1.00 Offroad Adv. 2.00 All 4 Adventure. 3.00 4x4 Adventures. 4.00 Christmas With Australian Women’s Weekly. 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 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Living Room. 1.30 Taste Of Aust. 2.00 Christmas With Australian Women’s Weekly. 3.00 Jamie’s OnePan Wonders. 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. (M) 11.30 The Sunday Project. 12.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Ent. Tonight. 7.30 Judge Judy. 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Freshly Picked. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 8.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+) Hana is kidnapped. 9.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (M) 11.30 The Project. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Ent. Tonight. 7.30 Judge Judy. 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Jamie’s Easy Meals At Christmas. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Freshly Picked. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Ambulance Australia. (M) 8.30 Miniseries: Crossfire. (MA15+) 9.30 NCIS. (M) 10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M) 11.30 The Project. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Ent. Tonight. 7.30 Judge Judy. 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Freshly Picked. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Dog House. (PG) 8.30 Miniseries: Crossfire. (MA15+) Part 2 of 3. 9.30 Bull. (M) 11.30 The Project. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Ent. Tonight. 7.30 Judge Judy. 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 Jamie’s Quick & Easy Christmas. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Freshly Picked. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Jamie’s One-Pan Christmas. 8.30 Miniseries: Crossfire. (MA15+) Part 3 of 3. 10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 11.30 Blue Bloods. (M) 12.30 The Project. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning. ABC TV SBS SEVEN NINE TEN

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Two Hands. (1999) (MA15+, R) Heath Ledger, Bryan Brown, Rose Byrne.

10.00 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

10.45 Back. (M, R)

11.10 Archer. (M, R)

11.55 QI. (PG, R)

12.25am George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 1.20 Close.

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 QI. (M, R) 8.30 Live At The Apollo. (M, R) 9.15 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M, R) 10.00 Staged. (M, R) 10.25 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 10.55 Doctor Who. (PG, R) 11.45 Friday Night Dinner. (M, R)

7.30pm Australia

Remastered: Southern Ocean. (R)

8.25 Pilgrimage: The Road To The Scottish Isles. (PG)

9.30 A League Of Her Own. (M, R)

10.45 A-ha: The Movie. (M, R)

11.45 Movie: Two Hands. (1999) (MA15+, R)

1.15am 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. (PG, R)

11.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)

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

12.35am Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG, R)

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 Bargain Hunt. (R)

1.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

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)

1.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

6.00pm Air Crash

Investigation: Special Report. (PG, R)

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

8.30 Heathrow. (PG, R)

9.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG, R)

11.30 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. (PG, R)

12.30 Cleaning Up. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

8.30 Inspector Morse. (M, R)

10.50 Cities Of The Underworld: New York. (PG, R)

11.50 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 1.00 Medical Emergency. (PG, R)

1.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

6.00pm Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Late afternoon session.

6.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Carnage. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Rambo: First Blood. (1982) (MA15+, R)

10.35 Movie: The Cold Light Of Day. (2012) (M, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Late afternoon session.

6.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break.

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)

6.00pm Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Late afternoon session.

6.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: X2: X-Men United. (2003) (M, R) Hugh Jackman.

11.10 Movie: Blow. (2001) (MA15+, R)

2.00 Shipping Wars. (M, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 5. Late afternoon session.

6.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 American Pickers. (PG)

8.30 Movie: X-Men: The Last Stand. (2006) (M, R)

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

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Fawlty Towers. (PG, R)

8.40 Movie: The Man With The Golden Gun. (1974) (PG, R) 11.15 New Amsterdam. (M, R)

12.10 House. (M, R)

1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.15pm Movie: Curse Of The Pink Panther. (1983) (PG, R)

7.30 Movie: The Spy Who Loved Me. (1977) (M, R) Roger Moore. 10.05 Movie: The Bourne Ultimatum. (2007) (M, R) Matt Damon.

12.15 My Favorite Martian. (R) 12.45 Explore. (PG, R) 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Bondi Vet. (PG, R)

7.00 Movie: Moonraker. (1979) (PG, R) Roger Moore.

9.30 Movie: The Bourne Legacy. (2012) (M, R) Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz. 12.00 House. (M, R)

1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (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. (MA15+, R) 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. (M, R) 12.25 Home Shopping. (R) 1.55 iFish. (PG, 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 Extra 2022. (R)

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

9.20 The Language Of Love.

10.15 Fuzoku: The World Of Sex Entertainment In Japan. (MA15+, R)

11.20 VICE News Tonight. 12.15 The Source. (MA15+, R)

6.00pm Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 7. Sydney FC v Melbourne City.

9.00 Scorpion. (PG, R) 10.00 MacGyver. (PG, R) 11.00 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.00 Tommy. (M, R) 1.00 Evil. (MA15+, R)

2.00 Star Trek: Discovery. (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. (PG, 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.

8.30 Stuck In The Suez. (R)

9.25 The Other James Bond Fellow.

10.55 The X-Files. (M, R)

6.00pm Bondi Rescue. (PG, R)

6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 48 Hours: Chasing Catherine Shelton Pt 1. (M) 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. (M) 12.10 Movie: Mad Max. (1979) (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: Dear John. (2010) (PG, R)

5.30pm The Bee Whisperer. (PG, R)

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

7.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show. (R)

7.30 RocKwiz Salutes The Legends. (M, R)

9.30 QAnon: The Search For Q. (MA15+)

10.30 Cryptoland. (M)

11.30 Movie: Gurrumul. (2017) (MA15+, R)

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

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R) 8.40 Movie: For Your Eyes Only. (1981) (M, R) Roger Moore. 11.20 New Amsterdam. (M, R) 12.10 House. (M, R) 1.00 TV Shop: Home 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. (PG, 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 Extra 2022. (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Taskmaster. (M) 9.25 Hypothetical. 10.20 Spiralling. (MA15+) 11.20 I Am Richard Pryor. (M, R) 1.00 Future Man. (MA15+, R)

R) 12.45 Medical Emergency. (PG, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 1. Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Stars. 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG, R) 8.00 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (MA15+, R) 9.30 Outback Truckers. (M, R) 10.30 Train Truckers. (PG, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 2. Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Sixers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Movie: Robin Hood. (2018) (M, R) 9.45 Movie: Flash Gordon. (1980) (M, R) Sam J. Jones. 12.00 Esports. LPL Pro. 2021 CS:GO Season 2. 2.00 Hardcore Pawn. (M, R)

Big Bash League. Game 3. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Renegades.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Resident Evil: Extinction. (2007) (MA15+, R) Milla Jovovich, Oded Fehr.

10.30 Movie: Unforgiven. (1992) (M, R) Clint Eastwood.

1.15 No Man’s Land. (PG, R)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R) 6.30 Swimming. 16th FINA World Championships (25m). Day 1. Finals. 7.30 New Tricks. (M, R) 8.40 Movie: Never Say Never Again. (1983) (M, R) 11.20 House. (M, R) 12.20 My Favorite Martian. (R)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R) 6.30 Swimming. 16th FINA World Championships (25m). Day 2. Finals. 7.30 As Time Goes By. (R) 8.40 Movie: Octopussy. (1983) (PG, R) 11.20 Christmas In New York: Inside The Plaza. (R) 12.20 My Favorite Martian. (R)

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

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 Bull. (M, R) 10.20 Miniseries: Crossfire. (MA15+, R) 11.15 48 Hours. (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. (PG, 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)

Jeopardy! (R)

World Cup Extra 2022. (R)

Out Of 10 Cats

Countdown. (M, R)

Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland.

Forbidden History. (M)

Of The Boom. (PG, R)

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BRAND NEW EXECUTIVE DUAL LIVING HOME

You’ll fall in love with the Moloko designed “Double Cone” build. Inspired to allow a dual living opportunity for a growing family or opportunist wanting to rent out the additional side of the home.

354m2 total build of light-filled spaces and open plan living, extra-large rooms complete with stylish upgraded finishes that radiate a modern and organic feel.

The main residence features a free-flowing threebedroom, a two-bathroom floor plan that ends with an integrated kitchen, living area, and large outdoor space – imagine those warm summer evenings with friends and family.

The ‘dual’ living option is accessed through a set of lockable sliding doors off the main kitchen. This wing is complete with its own separate entrance and

parking option and also includes a one-bedroom, one-bathroom design, sizeable kitchen & dining space, and a large undercover alfresco area.

Other notable features include full air conditioning, stone tops, wall-to-floor tiling in the bathrooms, 3m double gate side access, and a fully fenced yard

Realize your potential, by living in one of the Whitsundays most desirable locations – Whitsunday Acres. Just a short drive to the main shopping centre, three main boat ramps, access to local schools, and fine dining options in the main street of Airlie Beach.

This home is brand NEW and ready to move on in. Give your family the Whitsunday lifestyle they’ve always wanted.

Exclusive Position - Whitsunday Islands Views

What you will love about 9 Warrain Street, Shute Harbour – Airlie Beach:

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 decorator.

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.

Key Features:

• Breathtaking Whitsunday Island views

Inground swimming pool

• Dual living on two levels

• Rarest of properties that will tick what you are looking for

• Spectacular property to live in, as well as an ideal holiday investment.

Private inspections to qualified buyers, by appointment only

9 Warrain Street, Shute Harbour Airlie Beach CONTACT: Rob Taylor 0428 466 124 rob@taylorspropertyspecialists.com.au

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

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.

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