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Hi Everyone,

It has been another huge week producing your local paper and, with our Mackay Editor away on annual leave, I have been taking on extra duties overseeing both sides of the newspaper.

One of the most prominent stories over the past few weeks has been about Mackay Urol ogist Daryl Stephens who entrusted me to write an ex clusive story about his alleged misconduct which caused him to be placed on suspension.

The story I wrote last week attracted national attention with channel 7 News reporter, Marlina Whop, calling me to gather more intel for her story, which aired on the local news.

In addition, I received a call from a disgruntled Editor from a national media com pany who questioned some of my content, specifically my comments of the media’s mis representation of Dr Stephens.

Being given an exclusive sto ry is a great honour but also a great responsibility.

I wanted to tell Dr Stephens’ version but, in doing so, un derstood there is another side that would also need to be told.

This week I was able to dig deeper into the broader issues this article raised and talk with previous patients and current co-workers to unearth more details of what has unfolded. You can read this on page 5 of the Mackay side.

At the end of the day, this story is about people and the heartache they have suffered.

Regardless of the outcome, who was wrong and who was right, this is the one fact that doesn’t change.

My heart and thoughts are with all those involved.

Rach

“A lie gets half-way round the world before the truth has a chance to put its pants on” (Winston Churchill)

GIVING BACK TO YOUR CLUB

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sporting clubs are often run on a tight bud get with limited funds for the little extras that seem to add up over the season.

Supporting your club as they support you is an excellent way of giving back directly to the community that you love.

This is what 32 swimmers from Cannonvale Cannons Swim Club experienced last Sunday when they took part in the annual lapathon, swimming as many lengths as they could within a certain amount of time.

Each lap equated to a dollar amount that their sponsors had committed to so the more laps they managed to do, the more money they raised for their club.

Participants swam a total of 80,000 metres which equates to 3,200 laps over the course of one hour.

Coaches, Ken Crittenden and Mark Erickson would like to congratulate everyone for their

amazing effort.

Jy Parkinson (4.45km), Jacob Bell (4.2km), Sophie Fletcher (3km), Roxy Groom (2.9km), Abi Maher (2.5km), Har ris Delac (2.1km), Jax Clay worth (2.8km), Nelson Malady (3.15km), Don Algie (3.15km), Levi Smith (2.05km), Indi Smith (2.15km), Celeste Oren shaw (2.4km), Addie Sanders (2.05km), Lily Maher (3.05km), Millie Groom (3.35km), Tora Delac (2.8km), Lochlan Jamie son (3.85km) and Holly Perrin (4km) who swam for one hour.

Also, Zane Clayworth (0.9km), Jasper Korosec (1.3km) and Lucas Korosec (1km) who swam for 30 minutes.

They would also like to thank the Whitsunday Masters Swim ming Club for supporting the lapathon.

Money raised is still being cal culated by participants and all funds go directly back into the club for extra supplies, awards nights and general running costs.

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Council Question Fire Station Placement

The$7 million replacement fire and rescue station set for construction in Airlie Beach raised alarm bells for local council lors this week.

The proposed location in a low-den sity residential area on the corner of Shute Harbour Road and Macar thur Drive in Cannonvale raised eyebrows for locals when it was an nounced in July, and the site is now set for a noise and light impact as sessment, but not one that will im pact its approval by the State Gov ernment.

In Whitsunday Regional Council’s Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday, Councillors discussed sending a submission to Queensland’s Deputy Premier, Steven Miles, seeking that the approval for the development be deferred until the assessment results were considered.

Whitsunday Regional Council Director Planning and Develop ment Neil McGaffin explained that the original site was chosen by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) because it met the bodies’ strict criteria.

“QFES need to consider the time it takes to leave the station to get where the fire is – that needs to be 16 or 17 minutes, and they can’t achieve that by leaving the [current station] in Jubilee Pocket,” he said.

Other sites had been suggested to QFES further from residential ar eas, according to Mr McGaffin, but they unfortunately did not meet the parameters.

Councillor Jan Clifford said the pro posed location was “highly inappro priate place for a fire station.”

“My concerns are for Airlie Beach, Jubilee Pocket, Shute Harbour if they’ve got a time frame of 14 and a half minutes,” she said.

“The road is frequently blocked between Airlie Beach and Jubilee Pocket, only for a few minutes, but that can be the difference between life and death.”

Councillor Al Grundy suggest ed that QFES could keep the cur rent station as an auxiliary, which would change the proposed sta tions requirement criteria, mean ing it would no longer be needed to

be built at the Shute Harbour and Macarthur Drive location.

“If it was deemed an auxiliary was required to service that area, it would change the impact require ment on this location and allow it to be moved closer to the Gregory Cannon Valley area or the edge of town,” he said.

“When people moved into this me dium-low density area, they weren’t expecting a fire station to be built across the road.”

Councillor Michelle Wright was one of the few dissenting voices amongst the Councillors, speaking to the po sitioning of Bowen and Collinsville’s Fire Stations – both in residential areas.

“This is an essential service. We are putting it there to help the people, and I just don’t understand how some people think,” she said.

“To me, this is saving lives, it’s sav ing families, it’s saving properties. It’s selfish, I believe.”

Council voted in favour of sending the submission to the Deputy Pre mier and are now awaiting response.

SHOWROOM ADDS NATIONAL BRAND

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Norman is the latest major retailer to jump onboard the planned Galbraith Park Drive and Central Avenue showroom development.

The additional showroom was approved by Whitsunday Regional Council and joins BCF and Supercheap Auto as tenants for the new shopping precinct opposite Whitsun day Plaza which made news for the required traffic lights as part of the development.

Councillors again settled upon concerns with increased traffic to the shopping complex, which will grow exponen tially with the new retailers.

Councillor Al Grundy wished to defer the discussion until a zebra crossing was adjoined to the proposal, claiming the area was already “a nightmare” but was outvoted four to two.

“DIRTY BIRD”

COMES TO TOWN

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Colonel is touching down in Airlie Beach after a proposal for a new KFC at Reef Plaza complex in Cannonvale is approved by Whitsunday Regional Council.

After a long hiatus – with the original KFC on Airlie Beach’s main road shut down – the new outlet on 16 Paluma Road, adjacent to an existing McDonalds, will be constructed. The 24-hour restaurant and free-standing drive thru joins a soon-to-be completed KFC in Bowen and is expected to open mid-next year.

“Twice As Big As What We Wanted And Still Delivered Under Budget!” Two New Reservoirs Double Water Capacity For Airlie Beach Area

The Cannon Valley Reservoirs were officially opened last week, and ev eryone involved celebrated a proj ect that broke the mould when it came to successful project management, budget and collaboration.

With five years of planning and just over 12 months in construction the two 12.5 mega litre water tanks are set to provide water security for our ever-growing pop ulation, effectively doubling the available water in the Greater Airlie Beach Area.

Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox was present on the day and ex pressed his pleasure at being invited to attend the opening of a project dear to his heart.

“When I first became Mayor in my first term for Council it became very obvious

that the fastest growing area of population within the Whitsundays had a water secu rity problem,” said the Member for Daw son.

“We had to make sure the town didn’t run out of water, and I would like to thank Councillor Jan Clifford for her advocacy.

Mr Willcox also thanked previous Fed eral Member for Dawson George Chris tensen for “going into bat” for the project to obtain $3.755 million from the Federal Government as part of the Building Better Regions fund.

The total project cost $9.2 million.

Mayor Julie Hall hosted the opening and spoke of the huge significance the two wa ter towers will have in our region.

“They will supply increased water security

in times of natural disaster and double the drinking water supply capacity for Airlie Beach and surrounds,” she explained.

“With our ever-growing population we needed to future proof our water supply.”

The reservoirs will also act as supply backup for Proserpine and increase access for firefighters in emergencies.

This project was part of a larger staged water improvement plan which included the recent installation of the 8.8km water pipeline from the Proserpine Water Treat ment Plant to Airlie Beach.

The pipeline will be serviced by a new pumping facility and a 2.5 km bore water main linking water bore sites to the Pros erpine Plant.

During construction of the reservoirs, 20

local jobs were created and it is projected that up to 700 additional jobs will even tuate through the residential, commercial and industrial growth expected to result from the increased water supply.

The old Cannonvale Reservoir was dam aged in 2017 from Cyclone Debbie and with the two new reservoirs now up and running, it will be able to undergo repairs.

Whitsunday Regional Council’s Chief Op erating Officer for Water, Troy Pettiford, said that thanks to the project manager’s astute budgeting at pre-works they were able to deliver two reservoirs instead of the one that was initially planned.

“This means the project is twice as big as what we wanted and still delivered under budget!”

Dignitaries gather for the opening of the Cannon Valley Reservoirs Mayor Julie Hall and Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox cut the ribbon Mayor Julie Hall climbs the water tanks

Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox stands atop a successful project completed

Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox and Whitsunday Regional Council’s Chief Operating Officer for Water, Troy Pettiford admire the view

“Where To From Here?”

Ina “post-Covid forum”, Rotary Club Airlie Beach invited the local commu nity to have its say on the organisa tion’s potential future projects, as well as providing feedback on how the club itself can move into a new era.

The volunteer organisation opened the floor to groups and individuals to high light small-scale projects that Rotary could support.

Rotary Club Airlie Beach President John Mol opened the meeting with a sobering reflection on the state of the club’s mem bership tally.

“As most of you know, there has been a slowdown in volunteerism across the country and in rural communities,” Mr Mol said.

“The pandemic made the decline not only more evident, but more concerning. Bodies like SES, VMR, and CWA are ex periencing major downturns, especially in country towns. Service clubs such as ours have not been spared, and at the same time our existing members are ageing.

“The future sustainability of our club is now at stake, which is why we are all here tonight to listen to your projects to help create a better local community as we have always aimed to do.”

Assistant Rotary Coordinator Merewyn Wright highlighted the Airlie Beach club’s efforts in past years, including major proj ects like the raising of $100,000 dollars to

contribute towards Volunteer Marine Res cue’s (VMR) very first vessel in years past.

Most salient was the club’s role in the con struction of the Whitsunday PCYC where the meeting was held.

“It is one of the biggest local projects the club has been involved in,” Ms Wright said.

“We are still running a number of projects in the District, but tonight is an opportu nity for us to learn how we can help even more.”

Other volunteer organisations like VMR and Zonta Club Of The Whitsundays at tended, emphasising the idea of resource pooling and working together for the bet terment of the region.

Potential projects raised from the night included completing the Bicentennial Boardwalk signage – a previous Rotary project – as well as joint scholarships with Zonta, sporting club grants, and projects to help the homeless.

Rotary Area Governor for District 9560, Trevor Hyatt said the idea was: how can the Rotary branding lend a voice or hand to issues or projects in the community.

“We might not be looking for active mem bers, rather, we’re looking at what we can do with the age group and experience we have. It’s a very different world in volun teerism,” he said.

“The idea is to go to the community and

ask: What is expected of a Rotary Club?

And that can stir up interest in joining, too.”

Mr Hyatt said taking down the ideas of

the community, addressing the small-scale projects that might not necessarily require a “workforce” and actioning them was the major plan of the meeting.

Dingo Beach Couple Win Big On Keno

couple are celebrating the life-changing moment that their lucky Keno ticket saw them win a whopping $150,000 cash prize last week.

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The Whitsundays duo held a Keno Classic 8 Spot winning entry in draw 533 which they purchased from the Dingo Beach Ho tel on Sunday, October 9.

Their total prize was $150,774.50.

With the prize money set to land in their bank account within the coming days, the pair say they have a few items to tick off their dream list.

“The first thing on the list is to purchase a new tractor – it’s something we’ve wanted to do for a while,” they said. “We’d love to arrange some maintenance around the house and we can look forward to paying off the house mortgage as well!”

The winning couple have chosen to remain

anonymous so far but decided to share an account of how their win unfolded.

The husband was at Dingo Beach Hotel when they realised he was holding the winning ticket and he immediately called his wife to tell her the news and asked her to come down to the hotel to celebrate.

“It’s come at the most perfect time!” she laughed.

“I was sitting at home and my husband rung to tell me that we’d won - all I could hear was his friends cheering in the venue on the phone call. My knees, hands and legs were shaking!

“This is the most we’ve ever won in our en tire life, so it’s hard to process.”

Since its inception, Keno has crowned 19 millionaires and multi-millionaires who collectively took home more than $30.7 million. Eleven of these major winners were Queenslanders.

The Keno winners have decided to stay anonymous so far

Rotary Area Governor for District 9560 Trevor Hyatt emceed a meeting of Rotarians, community, and volunteer groups at the Whitsunday PCYC on Monday evening on the future of the Club

Free Careers Program For Local Women

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Womenlooking for a career boost, a change of direction, first job or avenue for re-en tering the workforce will soon be assisted by a dedicated program that offers free mentorship to rural ladies seeking career development.

LEAP WRQ (Leading Effective Ac tion Program for Women in Region al Queensland) is an initiative that will commence in Bowen next week with its initial intake of 20 local women who have signed-up to the course.

The program is focussed on personal skills development and building confidence and capacity as part of a Career Personal De velopment Toolkit.

LEAP WRQ Co-Project Manager, Maree Franettovich said that a key focus of the program is not only on developing confi dence capacity, but also to look at a variety of career pathways and particularly identi fying local opportunities.

“There’s so much to offer in regional and rural communities and now with better quality training and study options avail able ‘online’, you don’t have to leave where you want to live to forge a career,” she ex plained.

During the course participants will learn skills such as resume writing, constructing a career plan, how to deliver an ‘elevator

pitch’, interview with confidence and un derstand more about themselves through a personal strengths profile.

LEAP WRQ will run in a hybrid format commencing with the face-to-face work shop followed by online group sessions running from November to March.

Individual coaching sessions will provide further support for participants to imple ment their personal plans initiated at the workshop.

LEAP WRQ Co-Project Manager, Dr Pa mela Greet, said the program will finish with a celebration event in Bowen, as it’s vital to celebrate success.

The initiative has been developed by Maree Franettovich, CareerForce Australia and Dr Pamela Greet, FutureAG Queensland.

It has been made possible with a Nation al Careers Institute Partnership Grant –Career Opportunities and Pathways for Women.

Bowen Chamber of Commerce has part nered with CareerForce Australia, and has been instrumental in bringing LEAP WRQ to fruition.

LEAP WRQ will commence in Bowen on 18 October 2022 with a half-day work shop.

For more information contact: leap@ca reerforceaustralia.com.au

Twobrothers riding postie bikes are halfway through their 10,000-kilometre round trip in the name of mental health awareness and charity.

Andrew and Michael Chapman ar rived in Airlie Beach on Monday at the mid-point of their unassisted journey aboard a pair of Honda CT110 motor cycles.

Travelling from Melbourne to the tip of Cape York, the pair, who plan to drive the entire distance of mainland Austra lia, then back through central Austra lia, crossing the Simpson Desert before making their way back to Melbourne, are raising money for Black Dog Insti tute.

The brothers and Melbourne trades men decided on the “spur of the mo ment” to travel across the country in the name of something they were pas sionate about.

“It’s been amazing. The amount of peo ple we’ve met, the support we’ve had, the generosity,” Andrew Chapman said.

“All of it has been an experience we’ll nev er forget – and we’re only halfway!”

Michael and Andrew Chapman are travelling up the east coast to raise money for mental health

Although they’ve never suffered with major mental health issues themselves, the pair have seen people close to them affected and knew their trip should have a mission: supporting Black Dog Institute.

Local Creates Gluten Free Cookbook

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food-lover who is also gluten and lactose intolerant has put her passion for cooking into a unique concept, designing a cookbook that is dedicated to delicious recipes for those living with specific dietary requirements.

Paula Hovey was diagnosed with Chron’s Disease three years ago and following a food intolerance test at Kissun Clinics, she discovered that she was allergic to gluten, wheat, lactose, tomato and tea.

Paula spent many years in discomfort and although she now has to adhere to a strict diet, she is much happier.

“Tomatoes were the hardest!” she laughed.

“I loved Italian food and have had to ac cept that I will never enjoy it again, but I am so grateful for my diagnosis because my life has changed so much – I can finally sleep through the night!”

When cooking at a local retreat, Paula was inspired and motivated by other attendees to follow her dreams and create her own cookbook, filling it with delicious recipes that she has tweaked and improved over the years to accommodate her diet.

“Going out to dinner can be hard work when you have intolerances,” said Paula.

“I am so proud to share this book with

heaps of recipes that you will want to share with your family, that are enjoyable for all and easy to make.”

From popcorn chicken with bang bang sauce, slow cooked brisket and gooey brownie with home-made ice-cream – all 48 pages of recipes are winners.

Paula’s cookbook is entitled PJ’s Food Dia ry’s Gluten and Lactose Free – For Pains in the Arse Like Me!

She will be holding a launch party at Whisper Bar on Saturday 12th November at 12pm.

Paula Hovey launches her gluten and lactose free cookbook next month

LEAP WRQ Co-Project Managers Maree Franettovich and Pamela Greet

Delivering A Mental Health Missi Mission

slowly being phased out from use by Australia Post, having been in service from as early as the 1970s and with top speeds of 75 kilometres per hour, the brothers hug the shoulder of the road, stop by local pubs, camp under the stars, post updates on their social me dia, and meet people who are touched by their ‘Express Post’ mission.

“We’ve had people donate enormous funds, give us spare wheels, help us in any way they can, and we’ve heard their stories of struggling with mental health and how much our journey has even helped them,” Michael Chapman said.

“Seeing us ride up the road and how ridiculous we look has brightened up their day. Even today someone flagged us down having seen our signs. She thanked us, gave us cash, and was al most tearing up from how much a little thing like this meant to her.

Local Student Wins TAFE Award

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day local has won a prestigious TAFE award at the Cairns Campus, becom ing one of only 16 students se lected for the honour out of a cohort of 1,200 apprentices.

Tom Toohey was awarded Refrigeration Apprentice of the Year Award at the TAFE Queensland 2022 Cairns Trade Excellence Awards which was held at Hemingway’s Brewery in Cairns earlier this month.

Over 250 people gathered to celebrate 62 finalists and the Hamilton Island resident said he was thrilled to be one of the 16 students to receive a trophy.

“Winning was awesome! It was unexpect ed and it definitely means a lot,” said Tom.

“It’s a privilege to live on Hamilton Island and I really enjoy the freedom of my work.

me a lot and the classroom environment has been really collaborative, so all of the apprentices learn from each other as well.”

The international charity organisation aims to create a world where mental health is treated with the same immedi acy and seriousness as physical afflictions – a cause the boys are extremely proud to do their part for.

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“If we can do just one thing to save a life, it will all be worth it.”

Andrew and Michael have raised over $6,500 so far with a goal of $10,000.

You can donate and follow their journey at: https://www.teamblackdog.org.au/ fundraisers/expresspost

Whitsundays Wins Visitor Information Centre Of The Year

Oneof our local Visitor Informa tion Centres (VIC) has won the prestigious title of being the best in the state in the Regional Tourism Or ganisation category at last week’s 2022 Queensland Information Centres Associ ation (QICA) Awards in Noosa.

Located at Whitsunday Gold Coffee in Proserpine, the Whitsunday VIC is the gateway to Airlie Beach and the Whitsun day Islands, providing information and as sistance to road trippers who are about to explore our region.

Whitsundays Visitor Information Centre Manager, Dea Huvonen said the award was fantastic and an excellent boost to the staff and volunteers coming out of one of the busiest periods at the VIC.

‘I couldn’t run the VIC without the in credible volunteers who have worked 325 hours this year and are just as dedicated and passionate as when they first came in,” she said.

“This award is a credit to everyone in volved with the Whitsundays Visitor In formation Centre.”

Tourism Whitsundays CEO, Rick Hamil ton said the award is a materialisation of the passion and dedication the team at the Whitsundays Visitor Information Centre give to delivering an exemplary experience to every traveller stopping in or staying in

The Whitsundays.

“We’re focussed on promoting The Whit sundays as the best holiday destination in Australia and this goal drives every facet of the business, from our digital marketing through to the experience delivered at the Whitsundays Visitor Information Centre,” he said.

The Whitsunday VIC was funded by the Whitsunday Regional Council and is easi ly accessible to travellers heading north or south on the Bruce Highway.

“I love that my job is hands on, it’s really satisfying to be able to fix things and the science behind my trade is also really in teresting to learn.

“I’ve enjoyed every bit of my refrigeration training.

“My teacher has been great and has taught

TAFE Queensland Director of Trades (north region) Mark Patterson said the 2022 Cairns Trade Excellence Awards was now in its sixth year.

“Our annual awards night is a great op portunity to celebrate the dedication and success of the next generation of trades people and I’d like to congratulate all of the finalists and winners,” Mr Patterson said.

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Information Centre Manager, Dea Huvonen

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Tom Toohey was awarded Refrigeration Apprentice of the Year Award at the TAFE Queensland 2022 Cairns Trade Excellence Awards. Photo: supplied

Youth Skilling Program To Arrive At PCYC

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Queensland Govern ment initiative providing intensive employment and training assistance is coming to the Whitsundays courtesy of PCYC Whitsundays.

The local community organisation will facilitate the skills program Get Set For Work (GSFW) from Novem ber 14 this year at its Shute Harbour Road premises in an effort to devel op youth in the Whitsundays.

The program is a state government initiative aimed at 15- to 19-yearolds who may no longer be enrolled in schooling and are struggling to find employment.

Through providing funding to nonfor-profit community organisations like PCYC, Queensland Govern ment help the institutions facilitate the training of youth to make them more employable.

Program Coordinator Scott Lynch said the 12-week program will be run at the PCYC with a Registered Training Organisation arriving from Townsville for two, weekly sessions starting in November.

Mr Lynch said participant hopefuls can send in an expression of interest applica tion to be a part of the program.

“If they’re successful, they’ll be put through a ten-week program where they’ll attain a Certificate II in Skills For Work and Voca tional Pathways, and also learn foundation

skills like resume writing, job interview skills,” Mr Lynch said.

“There are also team building activities, industry visits, and a focus on improving soft skills: communication and teamwork.”

Mr Lynch has been brought into the local PCYC for the express delivery of GSFW, arriving with experience in recruitment for the resource sector, as well as a passion for helping youth achieve their potential.

“I’ve been volunteering with the Neigh bourhood Centre and a lot of community groups in my time living in the Whitsun

days, as well as studying a Certificate IV in Mental Health,” Mr Lynch said.

“When this role came up, it was a no brain er and a great opportunity to put my ef forts to the community. I really feel like I can take this program forward and get some positive outcomes.”

PCYC Youth Club Manager and Police Sergeant Billy Li said the program has been run across the state at several other sites.

“We were selected by State Government because our Whitsunday PCYC is not only

equipped for the program itself, but it is also in an area where this kind of program would be a major ben efit to the community,” Sergeant Li said.

Local Formula 3 Driver Declan Coull will be undertaking a role within the program as well, acting as Youth Worker and helping Mr Lynch deliver the program.

The local sports star has been the face of Defensive Driving, as well as managing the PCYC’s Braking the Cycle program within the Whit sundays, which sees learner driv ers paired with mentors to achieve their 100 hours of driving to prog ress to P Plates.

“I think those two programs co ordinate very well together and I think because I myself am young, I can really help and have some fun with the participants along the way,” Mr Coull said.

The local PCYC will be meeting with schools and stakeholders, including Head Space and the Whitsunday Neighbour hood Centre, in the coming weeks to reach out to prospective participants.

This Skilling Queenslanders for Work proj ect is proudly funded by the Queensland Government

For more information, contact Scott Lynch at scott.lynch@pcyc.org.au

Travelling

around our district, we see hectares of sugar cane and many beef cattle grazing in the paddocks. BUT - Did you know that in the early days of Proserpine, there were many small family dairies?

These farms provided milk and its by-products mainly to customers in the town area as country people usually had their own milking cows. Jersey and Frie sian cows were the most common breeds - the small Jersey cow produced very rich milk; the larger Friesian gave more milk but, it was not as rich. Excess cream was often sent to the Mackay Butter Factory in one to four gallon cans which were tak en to the railway station and put on the evening train when the air was cooler. A plate stamped with the owner’s name and address was soldered onto the can or lid.

Most milk-supplying dairies were fair ly close to town. Owners included Fras ers (near the Mill), Renwicks (Renwick Road), McCormacks and Clarkes (Glen Isla), Waddingtons (Myrtle Creek), Niel sens (Mt Julian), O’Haras (Hamilton Plains), Nicols (Willowbrook Farm in Faust Street). Further out – Hickeys (Con way), Marchants and Dabblesteins (Con

way and later Gregory), Talbots (Kelsey Creek), Mullers (Crystalbrook), Hew sons, Helliers and Worthingtons (Strath dickie). Over the years, Worthington’s dairy passed through many hands. Bill Jenkins ran a dairy on the Krebbs farm at Gregory and Mr Short’s dairy was at the top of the Gregory.

Renwick’s Dairy: This appears to be one of the earliest dairies.

Mr Renwick started mixed farming, especially dairying, when he came to Proserpine. He was a great believer in introduced pastures for his dairy herd and planted Paspalum and Rhodes grass with great success. He used only the best breeds of dairy cattle for his large scale operation. (“The Port Denison Times” October 31, 1908) This business was car ried on into the fifties by family members.

Clarke’s Dairy: In about 1920, Hugh and Eliza Clarke purchased a farm at Glen Isla and named it Dunoon. There they man aged a dairy and grew cane until 1949. When Hugh and Eliza sold to their son and grandson, the dairy was discontin ued.

Each day, the Clarkes milked about for

ty cows by hand at 3am and 3pm. At one time, a milking machine was installed but they found it more trouble than it was worth so they returned to hand milking. Milk and cream were delivered around town using a horse and cart. There were three or four cans at the front of the cart and there was a step up into the cart. The horse, named Wallace, knew that when someone stepped up into the cart, it was time to go and he always knew where to stop next. At the end of the run, Mr Clarke would say, “Alright Wallace! Let’s go home,” and off he’d go!

Grandson, Mitch Clarke, (now well into his 90s) recalls his grandmother’s love ly garden and how he looked forward to

strawberries from the garden with Grand ma’s fresh cream. The residual milk (but termilk) was usually fed to the pigs. Some of the cream was made into butter for the family and excess cream was sent to the PCD Butter Factory in Mackay. Out in the yard, there was always a copper full of boiling water ready to sterilise the equip ment used for milking, separating and storing. It was a demanding life.

Read more in future editions about our dairies of the past – another rich, yet for gotten part of our district’s history.

Story and photo courtesy Proserpine His torical Museum and Recollections from Bill Dinnie.

PCYC Youth Worker Declan Coull, PCYC Youth Manager and Police Sergeant Billy Li, and Get Set For Work Program Coordinator Scott Lynch

State School Students To Sing Loud At Catty Musical

The Friendly Friends

One of the Whitsundays’ mainstay volunteer groups is getting into the swing of things at the Pros erpine Entertainment Centre, and they’re looking for your help.

Friends of the Theatre – a non-for-profit volunteer organisation that has dedicated countless hours to the arts in the sugar cane town for three decades – is on the hunt for new members.

Volunteers at the organisation, who work primarily as ushers, greeting patrons, running raffles, and occasionally making them a cuppa, said the Proserpine Enter tainment Centre is amping up its show schedule once more, meaning they need the added help.

Friends of the Theatre Secretary Colleen Johnson said the group presently has close to 25 members, but they were always look ing for an extra hand.

“We’re always looking for volunteers; whether you’re retired or still working, you

can always lend a hand,” Ms Johnson said.

“The things we do are very simple, and it’s not hard. It’s all in the name of people having a good experience when they come here.”

President of Friends of the Theatre Irene Lemmon said the organisation which started in 1992 has been an integral part of the Entertainment Centre all those years.

“We have often helped the Centre with fundraising, and we still do. All of our funds from ushering and the raffles head back to the building and in turn the com munity,” she said.

“It is extremely rewarding; It has been a real friendship circle where we can have a morning tea together and a chin wag whilst doing something good for Proser pine.”

For more information on joining Friends of the Theatre, ring Colleen Johnson on 0418 760 151.

For

the first time in 12 years, Proserpine State School students will take to the stage for the first of two drama performances tonight.

Over 55 local students from grades four, five, and six have starring roles in ‘A Tale Of Two Kitties A Catty Mu sical’ – an original produc tion written by Proserpine State High School teachers 15 years ago.

The story is a classic setup: A country cat with big dreams heads to the big city to become a popstar, enter ing a talent show called ‘The Meow’ – a singing competi tion like The Voice.

There, she meets the evil city cat who becomes a fierce rival and the two kitties face off in a chase for their dreams of fame and fortune with an ensemble cast to back them up.

Proserpine State School teacher Karen Jordan said they pulled the old script out of the drawer and revamped it for their first musical in over a decade.

“We hadn’t done a production in so long

that a group of us teachers came together and reworked this older one, adding mod ern songs and a few extra things,” she said.

“We had a new music teacher come into the school and the time just seemed right, so we said: ‘Let’s bring back the musical!’”

Ms Jordan said the students had impressed in auditions with their singing capabili ties, especially the youngster who will take on the role of ‘Catty Purry’ – a pun on the name of American singer-songwriter Katy Perry.

The production has been in the works for almost a year, and Ms Jordan said the nerves were high for the performance which takes place at Proserpine State High School’s Performing Arts Complex.

“I told them though that there’s nothing like the feeling of being a part of a musical on opening night,” she said.

Tickets can only be purchased online at the link below.

WHAT: A Tale Of Two Kitties A Catty Musical

WHEN: Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15 starting 6.30pm

WHERE: Proserpine State High School Performing Arts Complex

TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3ClAqhh

St Cath’s Takes To The Stage At The

TheProserpine Entertainment Cen tre will transform into the final frontier when local years one to six students make a crash landing on planet Kapzastra.

St. Catherine’s Catholic College Proser pine will beam its Junior Drama Club performers onto the stage tonight for a performance of playwright Patti Veconi’s ‘Catch The Waves’.

The 50-minute performance at Proserpine Entertainment Centre will see kids portray a team of space explorers on a mission to save Earth.

But they break down and are forced into a landing on the planet Kapzastra where they meet the local inhabitants who share their resources and unique skills to help the travellers complete their mission. With the help of a Greek chorus of An cients speaking in cryptic verse and the Earthlings Terra and Firma making regu lar appearances in hologram, every actor in this far out space adventure is a star.

The school’s Junior Drama Club students have been working hard all year on their performance in preparation for tonight’s opening according to St. Catherine’s Cath olic College schoolteacher Melissa Stagg.

“The school are very excited to host the

event and to give our students the oppor tunity to shine up on stage,” Ms Stagg said.

“They’ve been working really hard after school learning their lines and we’ve even had students from the Senior College come and help out, so it’s a whole college effort.”

This will be the first time the College has utilised the revamped Proserpine Enter tainment Centre for a performance.

“They’re a little nervous because of that, but it’s all very low-key and we’re just cut ting our teeth getting back into our prima ry school performing,” Ms Stagg said.

The Drama Club comprised roughly 50 students, each of whom are coordinating to run the production.

The show doors open from 3.30pm for a 4.00pm start, with tickets costing a gold coin donation.

WHAT: Catch The Waves performed by St Catherine’s Catholic College Junior Dra ma Club

WHERE: Proserpine Entertainment Cen tre

Friends of the Theatre President Irene Lemmon and Secretary Colleen Johnson out front of the Proserpine Entertainment Centre

Proserpine State School students will perform A Tale Of Two Kitties A Catty Musical tonight and Saturday night

The Casey’s Pet Croc

By Declan Durrant

In

the calm, early summer breeze just outside of the sug arcane town of Proserpine in North Queensland, John Casey is calling out next to a shallow, green pool: “Come on, Charlene. Come out, girl.”

He’s been fussing next to the wa ter on his property in anticipa tion of a visitor in the mid-morn ing cool, trying to coax out his family pet: a three-metre estua rine crocodile.

A whole generation of young sters in the Whitsundays region might not know the story of the ‘Real Crocodile Dundee’ and the salty named Charlene that he raised for more than 40 years.

One of very few crocodiles in Queensland still exempt from laws that forbid ownership of the protected species, old Charlene has lived quite a life.

She’s been a socialite: invited to parties across the state, hopping on bar tops, and cruising up the coast in her family’s station wag on, as well as a source of extreme pride for the man who raised her, Alf Casey.

John’s father – who passed the

saltwater reptile onto his son in his will – had a point to prove when he received the croc as a gift in 1963.

“Dad got her off a croc hunter years ago; [the hunter] had shot the mother. He gave him three eggs and she was the only one to survive,” his son, John, said.

“He wanted to quiet a crocodile down, tame her, because peo ple said it was impossible to be done.”

It’s safe to say that Alf Casey gave raising the croc a fair crack.

Charlene, now 59-years-old, was once a regular sight on Proser pine Main Street – Alf would walk side by side with her down to local pubs: “She’s been to ev ery pub from Rockhampton to Cairns”, and she became a sibling for his son, John, who himself has lived with the croc since it was a hatchling.

She’ll potentially live for another 60 years, and John has already listed the crocodile in his own will.

But her tenure as the Casey’s pet hasn’t been all fun and games, or

without incidence.

Just over three decades ago – ser endipitously coinciding with the release of the hit film Crocodile Dundee - Charlene bit off John’s dad’s hand.

“He never blamed her. He said it was always his fault – he broke the routine they had when he was showing her to some people one day,” John said.

“She grabbed his hand, thinking he had a fish, the people he was with grabbed him and she just rolled.”

It’s strange to have a pet that could one day choose you for supper, but for John, it’s just part of the routine.

“The grandkids come over and they used to be very keen to see her, but now it’s just: ‘Yep, Gran dad has a crocodile’,” John said.

“It’s just business as usual. Even more for me; she’s been here all my life.”

For Proserpine’s old timers, Charlene is just part of the town’s rich history – a “Proserpine Icon”, as John said.

She was a regular at the pub in a much different Queensland than today

John Casey has lived with his father’s – now his – pet crocodile for 59 years

Charlene is a “Proserpine Icon” and a part of the town’s rich history

Photo Credit: Declan

When asked how many volun teers St Vincent de Pauls Op Shop in Proserpine had, volun teer Elsie Magee said, “not enough.”

Both of the major charity organisation’s op shops in Cannonvale and Proserpine are in need of extra helping hands after a recent downturn in available helpers saw their numbers plummet.

Ms Magee said the storefront in Proser pine had been “so short in just the last two weeks, we haven’t even emptied our bins of clothes.”

“We have such a generous community in Proserpine when it comes to giving clothes and items, we just need volunteers now,” she said.

“Everyone is looking for them. We’ve spoken with our Townsville branch and they’re short; they’ve got 150 plus bins full with clothes that they can’t sort through for lack of volunteers.

“Even if you can spare a few hours, that’s enough.”

Ms Magee - a thirty-three-year veteran of Vinnies - said coming to the Proserpine shop was the “absolute best part” of her day.

“Since my husband has gone, I would go nuts staying at home all the time,” she laughed.

“I think giving back is the best part of it. You give and you get back and you’re out of the house, having a good time.”

Mainly, a volunteer at Vinnies will sort donated clothing or manage the storefront from the floor or from behind the till –but they’ll “always have a good time”, Elsie said.

To volunteer at Proserpine or Cannonvale St Vincent de Pauls, interested parties can head to either store and enquire.

Thesix and a half years Ash Barni coat has been owner of Proserpine Smash Repairs & Restoration have seen him cultivate his passion for classic cars.

The qualified panel beater and spray paint er of over 20 years “grew up in a wrecking yard around cars” where he learned to love the design and trademark ‘look’ of cars from yesteryear.

Now in Proserpine running his popular crash repairer business, he’s managed to find a perfect balance between his cus tomer-base - the good, salt of the earth people of the sugarcane town – and his love for working on cars from a time when craftmanship was king.

“It took us two years to build up the busi ness, and now we specialise in those old cars because I love them,” Ash said.

“We still do insurance claims; we still do those regular things, but the restorations are what really excites me. It’s the best part

of my job.”

Ash, who runs his business alongside his wife of 28 years, Deb Barnicoat, said that she acted as the brains while he was the “peasant panel beater out on the floor”, and the pair were so grateful to be a part of Proserpine’s community.

“For us, it’s the small town that we real ly enjoy aside from the restorations. The people are so good: you can leave your keys in the car and no one will take it –that’s the kind of place it is,” Ash said.

“They’ve been good to us and I think we’ve been good to them. The Prossie people, they’re so down to earth and honest that it’s made it a pleasure to own the business here.”

Proserpine Smash Repairs & Restoration specialise in every facet of panel beating and repairs, working in tangent with in surance companies to get you back on the road, or helping you fix up your classic Mustang or Chevrolet.

Volunteers at Proserpine

Vincent de Pauls Op Shop are

their ranks. Image:

Proserpine Smash Repairs & Restoration owner Ash Barnicoat. Image: Declan Durrant

Lions Celebrate 75 With Snags

To Sell Or Not To Sell?

We’re

all “walk

ing on egg shells” as far as interest rates go with the country witnessing a rapid rise in the figures from the Reserve Bank – the most recent coming just two days ago.

The local property market, however, is sailing smooth according to Whitsunday Realty Principal Troy Li esch – at least if you’re a landowner.

“I haven’t seen the interest rates effect the prices [of houses] yet, but if you look around it’s still a demand issue. A house comes along and it’s snapped up quick; it’s certainly a sellers’ market,” Mr Liesch said.

Australia’s

largest service club or ganisation is celebrating its 75th anniversary.

Formed in Lismore in 1947, the very first Lions Australia club ushered in a volun teering age of “uncommon kindness and putting the needs of the world first”.

Now the enormous community group will celebrate a milestone achievement with events across the country – including the Proserpine Lions Club, who hope to bring together the community in a barbecue cel ebration “to give back”.

This Sunday, the local chapter will host a Family Brunch and Fun Day to commem orate the 75 years and counting of its par ent organisation.

President of Proserpine Lions Club Steve Thompson said Pioneer Park will be a scene of celebration, food, and entertain ment.

“We decided that for our 75th birthday celebrations, we wanted to continue to give back to the Proserpine community,” Mr Thompson said.

“As well, we want to highlight to the com munity all the wonderful things we do. Showing them what we’re about and draw some interest in joining.”

Proserpine Lions Club will celebrate its own 54th anniversary in November, hav ing begun in 1968.

The Pioneer Park event will host a jump ing castle, face paint, Mr Whipsunday, and live music courtesy of young Whitsunday performers and band Sweet Alibis.

The local club are also planning some ma jor projects in the near future to commem orate their Australia-wide 75th birthday.

“We’re all about the community and we want to bring the community we love to gether for a great day,” Mr Thompson said.

WHAT: Proserpine Lion’s 75th Anniver sary Family Brunch And Fun Day Cele bration

WHEN: Sunday, October 16 from 10am to 2pm

WHERE: Pioneer Park, Proserpine

“The price of homes seems to be high, and the market is still good. Houses are selling quickly if they’re any good, rent’s great for the landlord, and commercial rentals are ridiculous in Proserpine.

“If you were looking to sell, this would be the time to do it.”

Mr Liesch said the interest rate hikes would “have to start hurting somebody somewhere” in the Whitsundays soon enough.

“If it’s real estate taking the hit, there will still be buyers. They’ll have a lot more dif

ficulty gaining a bank loan, which will be a problem,” he said.

“Then one would think we’ll see the pric es go down. It’s been holding for nearly three years, since Covid and it’s hard to say whether it has plateaued now.”

For sellers, the market is in a boom: Mr Liesch said he regularly sees a home go up for sale and be sold within the week – nor mally they would remain on the market for 30 to 40 days.

“If I was thinking about selling my house, it’d be sooner rather than later,” he said.

“People can come have any conversation with me – a free appraisal or a chat about the market – I’m happy to talk to them. Whether it’s rental or selling, we’re here to help.”

President of Proserpine Lions Club Steve Thompson said the non-for-profit are inviting the community to a Brunch Funday this Sunday. Image:

Whitsunday Realty Principal Tony Liesch said the property market is in a selling mood. Image: Declan Durrant

A Burning Issue

Inthe 2000s, the fields of Proserpine were lit in violent shades of amber and red, ablaze almost every night in the cool harvest winds.

It’s rarer now to see sugarcane burning in the night; the old ritual is becoming an all but a forgotten art, especially in the Whit sundays, according to local farmers.

But, for those outside the industry, the question remains: what happened to the hot nights when fire fled across the fields in sugarcane country?

Why Do We Burn?

Burnt sugarcane is far easier to cut, ac cording to the Proserpine Historical Mu seum.

“When I first came to this district, the lo cals always referred to the black fallout, [the ash] - from the fires as ‘black gold’,” a Proserpine Museum spokesperson said.

“The burnt cane was a lot easier to cut and load; it’s as simple as that.”

The history of preharvest burning dates to the 1940s when most sugarcane crop was “cut green” – a practice which saw residu al ‘trash’ – green leaf matter that grows on the plant’s stalk – left on the plant during the harvest.

Preharvest burns were uncommon in that time but may have been born during high infestations of rats which led to an expo sure for labourers to leptospirosis, better known as Weil’s disease, a potentially fatal illness spread in rat urine.

Burning the fields – mostly in areas close

by to mills and with high rat populations – became vital to stopping the dis eases rampage through la bourers, who, at the time, were cutting by hand.

When labour shortag es arrived during World War Two, widespread use of pre-harvest burning to speed up harvesting came with it. Rising post-war labour costs saw burning become a standard for its ease, and it became even more popular when it was deemed to be extremely effective.

The early mechanical har vesters in the 1960s were even initially designed to cut for this burnt system and were not well adapted to cut ting green.

According to Proserpine sugarcane farm er Tony Large, harvesters have improved, and green cutting has become the norm after experimentation in the ‘80s saw it an easier method after heavy rainfall.

“The machines could only handle that burnt cane, not the biomass, and now they’ve made the machines that are capa ble of cutting green,” Mr Large said.

“Back in the day, people weren’t cutting as much. The fields grew bigger and burning the cane was necessary; it was smarter to burn and produce faster.”

Ultimate Classmates

TwoProserpine students were crowned winners in a national television show that pitted them against some of Australia’s brightest youngsters.

Using their brainpower, Proserpine State High School year 11 student Liam Stuchbree and year 12 student Mac Rogers teamed up to win the brandnew Channel 10 show ‘Ultimate Classroom’.

The challenge-based series saw the boys compete in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) test like no other. Facing 15 other Australian students, they built replica bridges, de ciphered codes, flew drones, and solved puzzles to come out on top.

The pair kept their win a secret for three months after wrapping production and returning home to the Whitsundays.

“We had so many people asking us how we went and we just couldn’t say a thing. They kept trying to get it out of me,” Mac Rogers said.

“I think I convinced most of my friends that we did pretty badly. They were definitely surprised when they found out we won!”

Much of the show was filmed at Amberley Air Force Base with Defence Force personnel dictat ing the challenges, as well as maths teacher and YouTube star Eddie Woo – including the finale which saw the contestants attempt to complete a Bedlam Cube.

What Happens Next?

The tides have turned on the sugarcane burns, and tourists who visit Proserpine are lucky to witness one – but sometimes the tradition is still necessary.

The Burdekin Region is one location in North Queensland that, despite the almost industry-wide change, continues to burn almost all its crop. A district with a high yielding one- or two-year crop, the Bur dekin has largely avoided green-cane har vesting because of difficulties in cutting its fast-growing, thick produce which is well irrigated.

But for Proserpine, it’s a different story: some years farmers must burn, but the problem is now finding the help they need.

Proserpine sugarcane farmer Tony Large said that burning sugarcane is rare, depending on the season

“Twenty years ago, you could get anyone to come with you for a burn; now that’s not the case,” Mr Large said.

“The experience just isn’t there anymore in the young farmers. I’d say most blokes under 35, 40 have just the basic knowledge of it, but they don’t know how to make it work.

“I have a neighbour who I burn with – I’ve been doing it with him for years – but one day that might stop. Those youngsters will have to learn.”

An iconic Queensland image may just be disintegrating before the Whitsundays’ eyes.

The solid dissection puzzle comprised of thirteen pieces has over 19 thousand distinct ways of being assembled into a cube. It took its creator almost two years to solve and acted as the shows final problem.

Liam and Mac solved it alongside their fellow pink team member to clinch the overall win.

“It was a lot of gambles that came together really well,” Liam Stuchbree said.

“It was an awesome experience and to win as well was amazing. The highlights had to be going for a ride at the end in some of these huge Air Force planes and as winners we received a laptop each and GoPros.”

The boys said, although there were some embar rassing moments watching the show back now, it was an incredible experience.

“It was really surreal filming all day for the chal lenge and then doing these ten-minute recaps at the end of the day where you pretend you’re in the moment,” Mac said.

“Watching it back, there were a few awkward parts we kind of wish they’d cut out, but it came togeth er really well. Such a cool environment where we filmed in Screen Queensland Studios.”

The boys were unsure if they’d be called back in the future for an All-Star season of Ultimate Classroom, but they can be happy knowing they would forever be the debut Ultimate Classmates.

Sugarcane burning has slowly fazed out in the Whitsundays, and locals are asking why the iconic Queensland scene is a becoming a rarity

Mac Rogers and Liam Stuchbree from Proserpine State High School won Channel 10’s Ultimate Classroom

Alongside 15 others, the boys competed in the national television series led by 1.6m subscriber YouTuber and maths teacher Eddie Woo, which aired from late September to early October

Transitioning into Prep is an exciting milestone for both children and their parents who are embarking on the next chapter of life.

It’s a time where new friendships are made, a formal education begins, and the foundations are set for the adults they will eventually become.

Holding your hand through this new adventure is Whitsunday Christian College whose nurturing Prep program allows each child to feel special, safe and protected.

Tucked safely within the sanctity of their intimate and dedicated Prep area, each young person benefits from a small-school environment that has low class sizes where every student is known by name.

Assistant Principal - Primary, Elmarie van der Westhuizen has been teaching at Whitsunday Christian College for the last 22 years and says there is nowhere she would rather be.

“I love the school and I love kids - each little goal they set and each little step they achieve is a celebration!” she said.

“It’s wonderful to see the change from when they first come to you and they don’t know anything, and when they finish, they can read and write – it’s the most rewarding job in the world!”

In the run-up to Prep, Whitsunday Christian College invites everyone in the community to their Get Ready for Prep mornings which are held every Tuesday between 9.30am and 11.30am.

These sessions help develop fine motor skills, oral language, phonological awareness and numeracy, which is all imparted through play-based and interactive teaching methods.

In Term four, 2023 Prep Students commence Transition Mornings. These mornings become a pathway for enrolled students to prepare for Prep and a formal orientation period begins where they learn routines and meet friends so they can become familiar with the school, allowing for a smoother transition.

Babies are born ready to learn. Their brains develop through experiences, so your child needs a stimulating environment with plenty of different ways to play and learn. Your child also needs opportunities to repeat and practise what they’re learning.

Babies and young children learn best when they have warm, engaged and responsive relationships with their main carers. You are your child’s first teacher, and your child will keep learning from you as they grow older.

Is your child unhappy? Struggling at School? Being bullied? Angry? Acting Out?

Your young child learns through everyday play and exploration in a safe and stimulating environment, which can include:

• observing things, watching faces and responding to voices

Support your child with Experiential Therapy

Whitsunday Christian College is a non-denominational independent school who welcomes families that desire a values-based Christian education. The College desires to instil a love of learning in their students, while shaping young men and women of character who are eager to meet life’s challenges using their God-given gifts and talents.

Wellbeing groups and 1-on-1 appointments available

For more information about joining prep in January 2023, contact the school directly.

listening to sounds, making sounds and singing

exploring – for example, putting things in their mouth, shaking things and turning things around

• asking questions – for example, ‘But why?’

Contact Deb Farlow info@whitsundaykidscounselling.com.au 0421 704 840

• experimenting with textures, objects and materials like water, sand or dirt building things from objects like cardboard boxes or toy blocks

• doing things that stimulate their senses – touch, taste, smell, vision and hearing.

Your child also learns by being involved in their learning. This could be as simple as:

• choosing books to read

• pointing to pictures in books choosing objects and toys to play with

• picking out vegetables for dinner

• measuring out ingredients for baking.

All children benefit from trying plenty of different activities. This gives them many ways to learn and many chances to practise what they’re learning. For example, it’s important for your child to have activities that are inside and outside, physically active or quiet, free play or more structured, and so on. Make sure you’re doing what you can to facilitate safe and stimulating learning for your child.

A Cup Cake For Headspace

Theteam at headspace Whitsun days raised awareness for head space Day at the Lions Airlie Beach Markets over the weekend, host ing a stall and giving away cupcakes, cookies and meaningful conversations.

Encouraging young people to slow down and take time to prioritise their mental health was the message behind the special day which featured a theme of ‘Pause. Re flect. Reconnect’.

Young people attending the headspace day event shared some of their strategies for slowing down and reconnecting in tough times by creating a temporary mural.

Adding ideas, thoughts and words to the creative space, youngsters wrote that activ ities like playing netball, hanging out with friends, meditating, breathing, kicking the footy and playing computer games were all ways that they could look after their men tal health.

Headspace Whitsundays Manager Car men Davey says headspace Day was an important date for all members of the community but particularly young people and those with young people in their lives.

“Headspace Day 2022 was a sweeping

Kristy Crothers, Youth and Community Engagement Officer for headspace. Image supplied

success as young people and marketgoers were given a chance to chat honestly and openly about mental health and how to best support their young people,” she said.

Any young person, family, or friends in need of support are encouraged to visit their local headspace centre.

Contact headspace Whitsundays via Phone: (07) 4842 6760 or email: whitsun daysheadspace@nwrh.com.au or visit their centre at 41 Main Street in Proserpine.

Headspace Whitsundays is open Monday to Wednesday 8:30-4:30pm.

Support is also available via phone and on line counselling service headspace seven days a week between 9am–1am. The num ber is 1800 650 890.

If you are looking for someone to talk to immediately, Lifeline (13 11 14) and Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) are available to talk 24/7.

Free Breathing Sessions Are Back!

This month Whitsunday Suicide Prevention Network (WSPN) is ex cited to announce that they will be re-launching their community breathing sessions by partnering with Ashley and Matt Lade from Evoprime Fitness to facil itate the classes.

Matt and Ashley said they are excited to be collaborating with WSPN to facilitate the Breathing Sessions as it is one of the many things they incorporate into their own dai ly health habits for mental resilience and well-being.

“It is such a powerful and simple strategy that anyone can use anytime and we can’t wait to teach these skills in a way that ev eryone can enjoy, not only at the sessions but anytime and anywhere,” they said. “Somewhere along our lives we all expe rience mental health issues whether our selves personally, a friend, or family mem ber.

“Having a tough time dealing with daily stressors in life isn’t uncommon.

“Knowing when and how to incorporate breathing patterns for preventative health as well as reducing stress, supporting im mune systems, recovering physically and mentally, supporting our nervous systems, sleep, and the list goes on, is priceless.”

Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday Suicide Prevention Network.

WHAT: Free Weekly Breathing Sessions

WHERE: Evoprime Fitness 1A/11 Shute Harbour Road Cannonvale

WHEN: Weekly starting Monday, October 10 from 6pm

COST: FREE (donations welcome)

Walk For A Kinder World This Month

Townsville

Airlie Beach

Mackay

We

also have the walk for a kind er world event kicking off this month. Funds raised will go towards providing kindness and wellbe ing resources to our local schools. WSPN partners with the b kinder foundation (flyhighbillie.org) to deliver wellbeing pro grams to schools in the Whitsundays.

Walk for a kinder world is about walking with a purpose. You could go for a walk and leave a letter in someone’s letter box, give a compliment to a stranger, help an el derly person go for a walk, walk someone’s dog, or pick up litter along your walk.

“The world could certainly use a little more kindness so the walk for a kinder world is all about connecting, being inclusive and being kind,” said Danny Mayson-Kinder from the b kinder foundation.

“One small act of kindness could change someone’s life so we are encouraging ev eryone to participate, to think of others and connect with families, friends and their community.”

Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday Suicide Prevention Network

WHAT: Walk For A Kinder World

WHERE: You decide where and how far you walk.

WHEN: October 13 to November 13

REGISTER: fundraise.flyhighbille.org

COST: FREE (donations welcome)

Winners Announced For Passport To Airlie

TEightemerging musical acts from across the country have been se lected to play on the main stage at the Airlie Beach Festival of Music this No vember.

As winners of the country-wide Passport to Airlie competition, these impressive musicians are the best of their home re gions and will now be performing in a special show ahead of the main festival weekend.

This year’s list of finalists include The Neo (Darwin), Abi Muir (Cairns), Weathered (Mackay), Perry Street Park (Brisbane), Karly Jewell (Melbourne), Dande & The Lion (Newcastle), Sunday Lemonade (By

ron Bay) and Owls of Neptune (Sunshine Coast).

Festival ambassador and celebrity judge The Superjesus front-woman Sarah Mc Leod said that playing on the main stage of a large venue is very different to playing in bars.

“Playing on a big stage with a big PA is a game changer,” she said.

“Most artists are used to hearing very little on stage in pubs - to play on a stage with a big PA and have all the instruments heard and the vocal loud through the wedges is something that’ll blow their minds if they’re not used to it!”

It’s A Whisper White Christmas!

Excitement is already building with the winning acts who are thrilled to be on their way to Airlie Beach.

Perry Street Park’s front-man Benny said the opportunity to play at Airlie is huge.

“Not only the chance to be in this compe tition up against acts from all over Austra lia, but just to be a part of Queensland’s festival of the year,” he said.

“For an up and coming band to be a part of a festival this size is a huge opportunity to get exposure and build the chops for a career in the industry.”

Nicholas from Dande & The Lion said his band are be yond excited.

“We are absolutely stoked!” he said.

“It looks like a really good setup that the organisers have worked hard to put in place, and we’re looking for ward to getting amongst the Airlie Beach vibes, seeing some amazing musicians, and of course playing.”

The Passport to Airlie grand finals will be held on the main stage at the Whitsun day Sailing Club and kicks off on 6pm on November 3. Entry will be free for all

3-day ticket holders for the festival and $10 (on door only) to all other spectators, the event will also be all ages.

The main event starts the following day with headlining acts including Rogue Traders, Ben Lee, The Animals, Eskimo Joe, Mi-Sex, Jon Stevens and many, many more incredible acts.

WHAT: Passport To Airlie Grand Finals

WHERE: Whitsunday Sailing Club, festi val main stage

WHEN: Thursday, November 3

Thecreative culinary masterminds behind some of Airlie Beach’s big gest and best hospitality experienc es are embarking on a new and exciting expansion just in time for Christmas.

Whisper Catering sees the union of two passionate event gurus.

Geoff Small (Smally) from KC’s bar & grill, Whisper Restaurant & Gin bar and Whit sunday Food Garden has just announced a new Executive Chef, Zibby Deca, who cre ated menus for many high-quality restau rants and has extensive experience in high volume catering operations.

Utilising the multiple venues, equipment and staff from across Smally’s business venues, the pair are perfectly placed to organise special events for up to 1000 people, offer provisioning for white boats or create an unforgettable experience for smaller groups.

From Christmas parties to wedding re ceptions, corporate functions to milestone birthdays – Whisper Catering can tailor any style of event including sit-down a la carte, finger-food canapes, gourmet buf fets and banquets.

Book your Christmas party at Whisper Gin Bar, book a food van for your back yard session, hire out the showgrounds for a community event or indulge in a private dinner with a small group of your favour ite people – the choice is yours!

Whisper Catering can arrange a dining experience at almost any venue, with any type of cuisine, styling and live entertain ment to suit your event.

“We have a modern approach to catering, and we are really flexible,” said Zibby.

“There is nothing too small and nothing too big!” said Smally.

Whisper Catering are now taking book ings for Christmas parties and any other event your heart desires.

Tucked away in the quiet tropical garden setting in the centre of Airlie Beach is the unique open air food court that locals love – could you be the next popular vendor to join the team at the ever-growing Whit sunday Food Garden eat street experience?

Did someone say one more Smally Spe cial?!

Geoff Small (Smally) from KC’s Bar & Grill (right) with his new Executive Chef, Zibby Deca (left).

Photo credit: Rachael Smith

The winning acts from eight different regions across the country

GIG

Friday 14th Oct

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

• Grandview Hotel, Bowen: Paul Berger (from 7pm)

• KC’s: Flying Double Front Kick (8pm-late)

Saturday 15th Oct

• The Pub: Angels, Divinyls & Midnight Oil Tribute (2-5.30pm)

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

• Grandview Hotel, Bowen: The Feels (from 7pm)

• KC’s: Aaron Saxon (8pm-late)

Sunday 16th Oct

• The Pub: ‘Made In Australia’ Rock Experience (2-5.30pm)

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

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

• The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Simon Briley (7-10pm)

• KC’s: Aaron Saxon (8pm-late)

Monday 17th Oct

• KC’s: Sam McCann (8pm-late)

Tuesday 18th Oct

• KC’s: Josiah (8pm-late)

Wednesday 19th Oct

• KC’s: Jacob the Jedi (from 5pm)

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

Thursday 20th Oct

• The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Simon Briley (7-10pm)

• Grandview Hotel, Bowen: Niksta (from 7pm)

• KC’s: Lloyd Saunders (8pm-late)

Amsterdam

“AMSTERDAM”

If

nothing else, director David O. Rus sell has assembled an ensemble cast for the ages in Amsterdam, his 1933, New York set film that mashes genres together like a fruit salad comprised of satire, comedy, romance, crime, and pol itics.

The epic film is absurdly stacked: a single scene has the potential (and it literally does at one point) to contain a who’s who of modern megastars.

Its troupe of secondary actors includes Remi Malek, Anya Taylor-Joy, Robert De Niro, Chris Rock, Mike Myers, Michael Shannon, Matthias Schoenaerts, Timo thy Olyphant, Zoe Saldaña, Alessandro Nivola, and more.

But, we mostly follow our main trio: long-time regiment buddies Burt (Christian Bale) and Harold (John David Washington) who become drawn into a murder investigation of their former com manding officers and now US Senator, Bill Meekins. Their sleuthing brings them back into the orbit of Valerie (Margot Robbie), a nurse who helped them back to health during WWI – a classic two-guys-and-agirl setup.

WHAT'S ON

At times freewheeling, Amsterdam’s ide alistic outlook can become bogged down in the murderous plot that blows up to something bigger – an elaborate political coup - come the films second act. At times farcical, it’s the performers that can bring much of the joy to a story that loses itself in the surfeit threads of the messy tapestry it tries to weave.

Production, too, is what brings the film to life; a perfect recreation of ‘30s New York – in part thanks to costuming and cine matography – help to make the film feel ‘lived-in’ and worth the trip.

Amsterdam (MA15+) is showing now at the Bowen Summergarden Cinema.

Movie Event at

McPhee/Man

A Tale of Two Kitties

High School

Arts

Beach Club

Lion’s

10.00am 1.00pm

3.15pm

“WOG BOYS FOREVER” (M) 109mins HILARIOUS COMEDY Comedy

taxi driver. Brianna Beagle-Thorpe, the Minister for Immigration, hatches a plan with her brother to exact their revenge on Steve for destroying their late mother Raelene’s political career.

Stars: Nick Giannopoulos, Vince Colosimo, Sarah Roberts

David O. Russell’s Amsterdam features a star-studded cast including Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, and John David Washington

Forever Soul And Blood, Sweat & Tears Get Geed Up For Blues Brothers,

To

kick off November head to The Pub for a Live Music Weekender with four unique acts performing across six shows in a back-to-back show ing for the ages.

The Airlie Beach Hotel is bringing back three fan favourites and a new band to the Bar Top Stage in its November 4 to 6 live music spectacular.

The Live Music Weekender is brimming with fanfare as some of The Pubs’ fan fa vourite acts return.

Geed Up will put the festivities in gear on Thursday and Friday, followed by the sultry sounds of soulstress Lisa Hunt on Friday and Saturday nights. There’ll be the bombastic Official Blues Brothers Revue for Saturday afternoon, and finally Jeff Duff and The Great Southern Band with the music of Chicago and Blood, Sweat & Tears for the Sunday climax.

Geed Up will set the tone for the Week ender in their Thursday night shows from 7pm to 10pm. They’re an act like no oth er – they’ve rocked out at the Airlie Beach Hotel to blissful applause time and again –and they’ll be doing it twice this time! On Friday arvo, they’ll get the crowd pumping from 2pm to 5.30pm.

Then it’s all the headliner: Lisa Hunt and her show Forever Soul – a Motown mash

up of soul, funk, disco, and R&B in the evening.

Last time the beautiful and bodacious per former graced the Bar Top Stage, she tore down the roof.

Her undoubted stage presence has lured enormous crowds to the Hotel on numer ous occasions – and this time it will be no different. The now Byron Bay-based singer will be returning to treat the seaside town again with her powerful voice born from the great African American tradition of gospel music.

A storied career with countless compila tions around the globe, both as singer and songwriter, Hunt has sold more than a million records.

She’s an ‘80s soul sensation who’s kept the music pumping all that time, sharing the stage with music greats like Eric Clapton, James Brown, and even Andrea Bocelli, and now she’s back at the locals’ favourite local, and the crowds are going to be lov ing it.

She’ll bring down the house on Friday and Saturday nights from 7pm to 10pm, but, before her, the Official Blues Brothers –endorsed by Dan Akroyd himself, as well as the late legend John Belushi’s wife, Ju dith – will bring the jazz.

The upper echelon show brings the boys to

Mallrat

At Magnums

Pop star and singer-songwriter Mallrat will play at Magnums Airlie Beach in November. Image: Supplied

Oneof Australia’s rising popstar songwriters is working her way down the east coast of Oz, set to arrive in November for a fast-selling gig in Airlie Beach.

Brisbane-born pop-star Grace Shaw, bet ter known by her stage name Mallrat, is touring from Darwin to Hobart with a stop off at Magnums Airlie Beach on No vember 17.

Shaw has toured extensively both in Aus tralia and internationally, selling out head line shows from London to New York and Sydney, and is now back on home soil for her new album tour.

Butterfly Blue, her latest album, sees the artist put her prized pop song writing tal ent on show, embodying the spirit of the album’s titular creature – but “without the delicacy that keeps you at a distance.”

Over a dozen clever and open-hearted tracks, Mallrat draws her audience in close and shows you her world through wide, hopeful eyes.

In an Airlie Beach show at Magnums, the intimacy will be dialled up to 11.

The show is another arrow in the quiver for Magnums, who in the last year have shown an extraordinary resilience to bounce back from the Covid pandemic –both in recording increased traffic from backpackers staying in its hostel, and in the live music scene.

It will be the second time a major show has arrived in the coastal town courtesy of the famed pub – the last being international superstars the Australian hip-hop group Bliss N Eso.

Mallrat has received over 300 million streams online for her music, with a reg ular 1.8m monthly listeners on Spotify, as well as a lucrative touring career at only the age of 24.

WHAT: Mallrat

WHEN: Thursday, November 17 at 7.00pm

WHERE: Magnums Airlie Beach

the Airlie Beach Hotel on Saturday, 2pm to 5.30pm before the headlining Hunt’s pitch-perfect performance on Saturday night.

And on Sunday, for the massive weekend’s crescendo, The Music of Chicago and Blood, Sweat & Tears will be played to perfection by musical journeyman Jeff Duff and The Great Southern Band.

One of Australia’s finest vocalists with seven of the hottest vocalists in the land, Jeff Duff brings some of the best of Amer ica’s horn-bands alive in this incredible new show – and, adding to the mix, Duff treats audiences to a little of his Da vid Bowie covers to boot. Don’t miss this massive weekend at the Airlie Beach Hotel.

WHAT: Live Music Weekender

WHEN: Various times across November 4 to 6

WHERE: The Airlie Beach Hotel

NorthQueensland’s hottest DJ will be blazing out the Baleari ca vibes this week on the beach front dancefloor at the Whitsunday Sailing Club.

The expansive front lawn will once again be transformed from a yacht club into a chilled-out music mecca where attentive wait-staff will offer table service bever age and dining to the white sun loungers, chilled table settings and deck chairs.

Enjoy it your way at Balearica - dance on the sand as the sun sets beyond the hori zon, get the party started right with your crew or lounge on soft seating and soak up the ambience.

DJ Madison is making a big name for her self right across the state and she will be backed by event founder Jamie Porteous who has just released a new single to great acclaim.

Picked up by Triple J and already snagged by Tuborg beer to feature as a commercial soundtrack, his song ‘Shut-Up Boi’ will play over the weekend.

Also new this time around is the popular Prosecco Archway, an Instagram opportu nity with stunning ocean backdrop.

This hand-crafted Greek inspired arch is the picture-perfect way to enter the event along with a glass of Prosecco upon arriv al.

Whatever you are doing this weekend, make sure you set aside time to soak up the cool beachside vibes of this Ibiza-in spired music-fuelled weekend.

WHAT: Balearica Beach Club

WHERE: Whitsunday Sailing Club

WHEN

11am-9pm

Four separate acts – massive bands, big shows, and loud music – at the Airlie Beach Hotel in November

Songstress Lisa Hunt headlines The Pub’s Live Music Weekender event in a muchanticipated return to Airlie Beach

27 album veteran and Australian tenor Jeff Duff will end the weekend’s festivities with an incredible new show

Chilled out beach vibes at Balearica

DJ Madison will be playing all weekend

Images: Declan Durrant

Innovative Political Opus Fights For Equality

Local culture queen, Karen Jocobsen has once again risen to the top and this time she casts her eye on equal ity, looking to change the narrative of exclusion by promoting inclusion across gender, race and ability.

Using Julia Gillard’s impassioned ‘Misog yny Speech’ from 2012, Karen delivers a politically-charged, heart-filled opus that brings together 70 inspiring individuals from right around the world to mime lyr ics alongside her own beautiful voice.

Three of those inspiring people are local faces; Councillor Jan Clifford, Photogra pher Debbie Savvy and founder of the Just Saying Project, Fallon Drewett.

Karen recounts the moment she first thought of the idea when watching a show on the ABC entitled Ms Represented which discusses the history of women in Australian politics and was narrated by Annabel Crabb.

“I ran straight to my computer and searched for the transcript of the speech,” she said.

“I took it to my piano and started to com pose – I was so compelled – I spent four hours on that occasion before bringing my head up for air!”

As soon as she did rise for air, Karen re alised that this project was much bigger

than she first thought.

She asked a few fellow creatives about copyright laws and eventually went di rectly to Julia Gillard’s media team who gave her the go-ahead to use the words as lyrics.

This gave permission for Karen to embark on a project that would take her over a year, pulling together 70 hand-selected in dividuals from all across the world, divid ing the script into 14 and allocating each participant with their set words.

The result is a masterpiece of meaningful and spirited compassion that demands at tention in a soft and invigorating way.

“It was important to have a representative and inclusive music video,” said Karen.

“There are different cultures, ages and levels of ability – it’s a really diverse mix.”

From Hollywood producer Lucy Arnaz to Channel Seven news reader Kim McGrath and Queensland’s first quadriplegic medi cal doctor Dinesh Palipana, the video fea tures many celebrities and influential peo

ple from around the globe.

“My intention is to spark a conversation and empower all of us to act and talk in a way that is in line with humanity and equality,” said Karen.

“So many of our devastating societal issues are the result of one group thinking they are superior than the other – it’s so deni grating.”

“On a personal note, being female, I have been on the receiving end of it my whole

life.

“It is in the micro-agendas, in the language and in the systems – so much can be done to stop it by bringing awareness.”

Karen’s song ‘Better Standard Than This’ was released last week and has so far been watched by over 20,000 people on You Tube.

The Misogyny Opus full pop-orchestral work will be performed live with Karen at the MECC this February.

“Misogyny Opus that marks a de cade of the speech that rocked the world”

International songwriter and professional speaker Karen Jacobsen uses famous speech for Misogyny Opus. Photo supplied

St Catherine’s Catholic College Community Carnival 2022

Airlie Beach Bowls Club

BOWLS

Proserpine Bowls Report

Tuesday:

Airlie Beach Bowls Club hosted Kev Mezzina from Kawana Thunder Bowls Club on the Sunshine Coast travelling with wife Fiona.

Mr Mezzina snapped up the prestigious Health Hub award, showing the club what a wonderful bowler he was.

But he was second best on the day, losing out to skipper Mark Mawson with lead Juani ta Matterson and Robin Brown who played outstanding consistent bowls winning all the prizes on the day.

Wednesday: Skipper John Brown with Alan Pershouse played some outstanding bowls and ran away with the prizes, while club favourite Rick Galea won the Health Hub award.

Northern Beaches Ladies Cup Invitational Fours was being held in Mackay, with the travelling Airlie Beach team winning five games with 50 points.

Ladda Purdie as skipper with talented Elaine Hadlow at third, and Jill Spencer at second with Sue Swift from Northern Beaches at lead were convincing winners over the two day carnival.

The club’s other team of Betty Nicole as skipper with Margo Stanley at third, Betty White horn at second with Marie Duck from North Mackay at lead also won five games and

finished on 35 points to come second in the carnival.

Wednesday night saw Busi ness House Bowls resume its final spring competition for the year, wel coming back Ian and Debbie Whittaker from Battery World, who had Rob Turner also making a return.

Saturday: The club resumed Scroungers and first round winners were Andy McDougall, Margo Stanley, Russell Jackson, Graham Cowling, Garry Tiff, and Neil Moore.

However, it was the final was played between Andy McDougall and Margo Stanley which served as the most inspiring game of the weekend, with Andy the eventual winner. Tony Whitehorn won the Group B for the second time.

Sunday: The club welcomed new bowlers in the morning and Sunday afternoon saw Mark Mason with skipper Nik Fernbach the winners of the day.

Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson

Wangaratta Bowls

Itwas a quiet week on the green at Wan garatta Bowls Club with only Sunday mixed bowls played.

Three rinks of triples ended in Sue Shearing, Dave Kilpatrick, and Pat Tracey claiming the trophy having defeated Deb Beel Penny Warren Graeme Read.

Others saw June Paynter, Linda Scells, and Barry Beel defeat Bron Tolcher, Laurie Land, and Joe Paynting, while Sugar Brunker, Bill Myer, and Anthony Cresswell defeated Deb Retchless, Isobel Wheeler, and Kennedy Whitton.

Competition Results: On Sunday morn ing the next round of the Mixed Pairs was played with Lyn and Geoff Danvers defeat ing Margaret Wilson and Kennedy Whitton in another close game.

This Saturday the club will host its annual Come and Try afternoon at the club.

If you have always wanted to try lawn bowls, here is your chance. Be at the club by 1pm for a 1.30pm start.

The club will organise a set of bowls and it is plain sailing from there for a free afternoon with afternoon tea afterwards.

Contributed with thanks to Penny Warren

OnWednesday, nine players enjoyed perfect weather for a game of social bowls at Proser

pine Bowls Club.

Heather Brown played double second in a game of triples in a game that saw Jim Bownds, Heather, and Peter Law ton defeat Bruce Uhe, Heather, and Sandy Daffara, 26-16.

In a game of pairs, Mary Hedgelong and Philip Brown defeated Pat Bownds and Jim Quod, 22-19.

On Sunday afternoon we had Dawn Franklin and Brian O’Neill visiting from Moore Park Beach Bowling Club in Bundaberg.

Peter Lawton and Dawn Franklin de feated Sandy Daffara and Heather Brown, 27- 22, while Bruce Uhe and Brian O’Neill defeated Jimmy Quod and Barry Zillmann, 21-11.

Reminder: Proserpine Bowls Club’s AGM will be held on Sunday, October 16 at 10am.

Contributed with thanks to Heather Brown

Proserpine Veteran’s Golf

GOLF

Anothergreat day for our Oc tober Monthly Medal with 30 players turning out for the day.

While it was a bit windy the tempera ture was good and the conditions made for some good golf.

The ladies’ winner was Tiina Baden horst on a c/b with 70 points, second on c/b was Jacqui Wall (70), and in the rundown were Robyn Whitham (70), Moya Bradley (70), and Jenny Hounsell (73).

The men’s winner was John Roser with 70 points, second was Barry Mortim er (72 c/b), and in the rundown were Albert Pini (72), Phil Luckett (73), and Vic Feldman (73).

Winners of the pin shots for the men were Al bert Pini (B grade on 2nd), Barry (A grade on 9th), Gerald Lovell (B grade on 9th), and Peter Browning (B grade on 16th).

The ladies’ pin shot win ners were Leanne Alex ander (A grade on 2nd),

Beryl Nosworthy (B grade on 2nd), Tina Badenhorst (A grade on 9th and 16th), Tiina Randmae (B grade on 9th), and Heather Luvis (B grade on 16th).

Chip ins were Jacqui Wall (had 2), Tessa Aitken, Elaine Philpott, Trevor Paroz, Nick Apruzzese, and John.

Least putts were Jacqui Wall (26 putts), Phil Luckett (27 putts), and John Roser (27 putts).

There will be no golf next Tuesday as the course is undergoing some mainte nance.

Contributed with thanks to Paula Mc Quat

Jacqui Wall and John Roser

Whitsunday Social Golf

GOLF

The

mixed foursomes trophy event was held on Sunday, October 9, with the winning team newcomer Elise Hodgsen and Gerald Lovell.

Runners up on the day were Jack ie Wall and Clay Coles, while The Bradmans award went to Pam Ca sey and Mark McDougall.

Longest Drives went to Linda Wardroper and Penny Wardroper. Pin shots were claimed by Karen Rix, Dean Kercher. Next Sunday will be a single stableford event.

Contributed with thanks to Joanne Moynihan

The club’s oldest members at the recent Annual General Meeting, Paul Osborne and Herb Secomb

Sunday’s Winners Sue Shearing and Pat Tracey receiving their prize from Barry Beel

L- R Pam Casey, Gerald Lovell, Elise Hodgsen and Mark McDougall

Proserpine Golf Report

OnSaturday the Allenbuild stableford and the fifth round of the Handiskins were run in conjunction.

The top player to play the local Handiskins final is Lew Tuck, who finished with a best three round to tal of 118.

Brendon Spann 115, Allen Roberts 114 and Wayne Fitzgerald 111 were the others to make the final. This will be played on Sunday November 13, for a prize pool of $1200.

The overall winner was David O’Connor with 41 points on a count back from Fraser Simpson. In third place was Lew Tuck on 40.

The ladies’ winners were Tina Badenhorst, 39, on a count back from Trish McNeill, followed by Ann Gardel and Heather Luvis 35.

Nearest the pins went to Noelene Spurway and Craig Smith on two, Tiina Randmae and Rob Stanley, nine, Kelvin Stephens 13 and Dean Kercher 16.

On Wednesday the ladies played

their monthly medal in conjunction with a single stableford for the men.

The Medal winner was Viv Demarti ni with 65 nett, from Jan Shuwalow on 70. The place getters were Ann Gardel, 71, followed by Vickie Wal lace and Diane Chard on 72.

The stableford winners were Trevor Paroz and Aaron Prosser, 33, and Rees May 30.

On Thursday the ladies’ winner was Diane Chard with 66 nett, equally the best score of the day.

The division one winners were Barry Mortimer and Aaron Watts, 70 and John Grosskreutz 72.

Division two winners were Rees May and Greg Walker, 66 and Steve Mitchell 68 on a count back.

Next Saturday, the event is a single stroke.

Contributed with thanks to Peter Lewis

Bowen Golf News

GOLF

Wednesday’s

competition at Bowen Golf Club was a single stroke for the October midweek Monthly medal sponsored by the club.

Ladies’ winner on a countback was Grace Nott, 65 nett, with runner up Lynelle Riley, 65 nett.

Pin shots to Lisa Raisbeck, Michelle Campbell, Anne McGowan, and Tanya Gaudry, while Men’s winner was Graham Seaborne, 67 nett, and runner up Cliff Querro, 68 nett.

Saturday’s competition was the Men’s October monthly medal.

Winner Mitchell Greenbank, 67 nett, runner up on a countback Andrew Glossop 68 nett. Sunday’s competition was the Ladies October Monthly medal. Winner June Kirk 68 nett, runner up Pauline Martin 71 nett. Pin shots to Robyn Slade, Grace Nott & Viv Clark, who also had an outer ball pool. Both competitions spon sored by Bowen Meat Supply and Bowen Golf Club.

This weekend’s competition is an 18-hole, 2-per son ambrose sponsored by Carlton United Brewing Company.

Contributed with thanks to Grace Nott

Stroud Shines in Season Opener

CRICKET

the popping crease.

decided fire power was the order of the day.

The

U15 Pitbulls clipped Roost ers wings in the first game of the Cricket Mackay Competition season, led by an astounding individual performance.

Opening bowler D. Pettiford (0-21) and A. Hardy-young (0-8) kept things tight at the start of play.

Z. Henry (1-13) was given the ball and got his first wicket of the season with a corker that went through the corridor to rattle the stumps, and he was well supported by A. Geisel (0-14) from the southern end.

Roosters weren’t deterred and put 54 runs in their second wicket stand to be 1-68 until C. Stroud (1-15) strutted to

He stamped his authority on the game with a caught and bowl, backing it up with a screamer of a catch off a brilliant ball from J. Watson (1-9).

J. Williams (1-6) came and worked the batsman over before pitching a stump shattering ball that left the opposition at 4/87.

The Roosters dug in and piled on anoth er 29 runs before M. Gabey (1-23) had seen enough and took a wicket in the dying overs with the help of A. Geisel’s classic catch.

The roosters run out of overs, posting a formidable total of 5/135.

Pitbulls needed a good start to chase down the total, and captain B. Valmadre

After pushing a few runs to get in, Val madre monstered a four but fell for a quick fire nine straight after. The Roost ers were ecstatic, getting their prize wicket early and leaving the Pitbulls whimpering at 1/21.

C. Stroud had other ideas: for the next 68 deliveries he bashed the Roosters, hitting 17 fours and one six, scoring 93 in the process and just falling short of a maiden century.

The rest of the Pitbulls’ batsmen chipped in, ending with a convincing total of 5/166 securing a win in their first hit out of the season.

Contributed with thanks to Mark Val madre

Weekend Monthly Medal runner up Pauline Martin

Midweek Monthly Medal ladies’ winners Grace Nott and runner up Lynelle Riley

Cannons Go the Distance

cob Bell swimming 1500-metre Freestyle, which was 60 laps with lots of turns.

TheCannonvale Cannons Swim ming Club hosted its first Distance Club Night for the season, letting swimmers complete over longer distance events.

The coaches named Harris Delac as the Swim Star of the week for his 100-metre IM. Congratulations to Matilda Nicholes and Lucas Korosec for winning the Choc olate Awards for the best personal bests.

Club Secretary Giselle Burton presented Upgrade Certificates to Max Smith, Molly Smith, Lucas Korosec, Remy Hedges, Lily Maher, and Millie Groom.

The coaches, Ken Crittenden and Mark Erickson, were impressed by all the Can nons who took up the challenge to swim longer distances.

Highlights include Jy Parkinson and Ja

Nelson Malady, aged 10, swam a huge 56.96 second personal in his 800-metre Freestyle (32 laps). Jack Ganter, aged 13, swam his first 800-metre Freestyle in a time of 11.17.05.

Don Algie, aged 8, swam extremely well, swimming 400-metre Freestyle in 6.22.86 and 400-metre IM in 7.32.07.

Eloise Chegwidden, only seven-yearsold, swam a cracking 100-metre Freestyle in 1.52.46 and 100-metre Breaststroke in 2.13.69.

Remy Hedges, aged 14, was very excited with her 400-metre Freestyle in 5.01.56 with a 0.07 second personal best.

Harris Delac, aged 8, swam two massive personal bests in his 100-metre Freestyle and 200-metre IM. He swam a whooping 85.38 second personal best in his 200-me

Airlie Beach ‘Parkwalk’

tre IM.

Harris’s sister Tora swam a fantastic time for her 400-metre Freestyle which was just under 6 minutes.

Lily Maher, aged 13, swam super times in her 200m Freestyle and 100m Breast stroke, both swims had personal bests over 20 seconds. Celeste Orenshaw, aged

9, swam an excellent time of 1.45.19 in her 100-metre Freestyle which was a 33.08 second personal best.

Well done to all the swimmers and big thank you to all the wonderful parents for their support!

Contributed with thanks to Raylene Ras mussen

On The Water

SAILING

TwilightRace: Another week, anoth er enjoyable sail for the 20 yachts who took part in last week’s twi light race conducted by Whitsunday Sail ing Club.

A gentle 10 knot south easterly breeze and slight seas provided enjoyable sailing for skippers and crew alike.

COMMUNITY

Thisweek 95 people ran, jogged and walked the 5km waterfront course, of whom 30 were first timers and 7 recorded new Personal Bests. Well done to Steve, Chloe, Jay, Therese, Hoffie, Shane and Geoff. Louise completed her 50th parkrun and Kara completed her 100th week as a volunteer.

The event was made possible by 16 won derful volunteers: Nick, Kara, Chris, Leigh, Greg, Sarah (photographer), Heather (run director), Kirsty, Susanne, Lilliana, Laura, Lynne, Braxton, Dennis, Joanne and Tina. Airlie Beach parkrun is celebrating ‘park walk’ for the month of October, with the goal of having as many walkers as possible. New participants are encouraged to come along and walk the 5km course – there is even a ‘parkwalk’ volunteer to look after them.

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

The best-kept secret about parkrun is that it’s not about running - it’s about bringing people together in public parks and open spaces across the world to have some fun in a friendly, social and supportive en vironment. You can walk or run the 5k

course (pushing a pram or with one dog on a short lead if you want to!), lend a helping hand as a volunteer in a wide range of su per-easy roles, or simply spectate and so cialise on the sidelines.

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

The full results and a complete event his tory can be found at https://www.parkrun. com.au/airliebeach/results/latestresults/

Further photos and details about regis tering can be found on the Airlie Beach parkrun facebook page.

Contributed with thanks to Airlie Beach parkrun

The start for the first fleet saw some aggres sive tactics by some boats, with a couple of boats baling out at the last moment. This didn’t affect Treasure VIII (Rob Davis), who positioned the boat well for a clean get away. By the first mark, QMS Ponyo (John Galloway) held a slight lead over Bobby’s Girl (Mark Beale) and Smooth Criminal (Leo Rodriguez). There was lit tle to separate these three, with Reignition (Charles Wallis) ready to join the party, but gradually Bobby’s Girl eked out a gap, crossing the finish line 1 minute ahead of Smooth Criminal and QMS Ponyo. Cor rected time results went to Reignition from Smooth Criminal and Bobby’s Girl.

A strong start from Masquerade (Tom Vu jasinovic) in Division 3 was short lived as

Matchless (Terrence Stevens) and Wobbly Boot (Craig Piccinelli) soon took the lead, leaving Masquerade to battle with Ala baster (Kate Warren), Aquatarius (Tom Parker) and Shiraz (John Cable). The mid fleet battle was fierce, with several boats competing for honours, with positions constantly changing. Finally Matchless crossed the finish line 1 minute ahead of Alabaster, with Wobbly Boot a further 15 seconds back. Corrected time results went to Lighthorse (Dianne Forster) from Mas querade and Norbert G (Ghigo Casalini).

G’nome (Terry Archer) had some compe tition this week in the form of Overdrive (Rupert King), with Overdrive taking the initial lead at the start, but G’nome soon taking control on the water. The lead spread out to 7 minutes at the finishin G’nome’s favour, while on corrected time, Overdrive came out on top by 2 minutes.

Full results are available at https://app.sail sys.com.au/club/85/profile?tab=results. Races start from 4:30pm each Wednesday afternoon, so those wishing to participate as crew need to be at the club by 2:30 pm (limited spots available).

Contributed with thanks to Ross Chisholm

Lucas K with Up Grade and Chocolate awards Max Smith Up Grade

Airlie Beach firefighters were out to keep fit at parkrun last week

The team of dedicated volunteers for Airlie Beach parkrun

Kara has volunteered for 100 weeks at parkrun

The Whitsunday Ironman

The

first of Airlie Beach’s competitors representing the country at a series of World Championship Ironman events crossed the finish line last Sunday.

Whitsunday local Michael Kimpton, 68, took part in the Ironman World Cham pionships in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, one of the “most incredible events on the planet and the pinnacle of triathlon sport.”

The iconic event saw some of the world’s very best triathletes embark on a 3.8-ki lometre ocean swim, 180-kilometre cy cle, and finish with a 42-kilometre run through the barren lava fields of Hawaii.

Kimpton said the atmosphere was off the dial before the race.

“Plenty of nervous energy from all ath letes, music pumping while we patiently waited for the announcement to enter the water,” he said.

“The ocean was kind to all with calm con ditions but a little bit of swell running. Lovely warm water. The cycle course was unbelievable, the road surface is to die for: an undulating course with a tough climb halfway.

“[It was] very wise not to push too hard on the bike; it got very hot as the heat and high humidity from the barren lava fields made it challenging. A bonus we train in Airlie Beach in slightly similar conditions!”

Kimpton is a relative newbie to the sport but is making a late charge representing his country in his retirement from work ing life.

Michael Kimpton completed the World Championship course in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, the first of two ironman distance events he’ll compete in this month

In Hawaii, he’s found himself alongside some of the greats, including fourth placed fellow countryman, Max Neumann, who broke the course record alongside four others.

Although he might not have been on the podium come the end, the experience for Kimpton was something he’ll never forget.

“Near the end, you could hear the music way up front. I just love the last couple of kilometres as the adrenaline kicks in,” he said.

“The final 500 metres is remarkable. Spec tator support so exhilarating that all of a sudden the body feels invincible; I was pumped and ready to take my turn as be ing welcomed as an ‘Ironman’.

“I can safely say: I love my life, and I love Ironman.”

Nanny McPhee

6pm.

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00

Q+A. 11.05 Extraordinary Escapes.

12.00 News. 1.00 Savage River. (M)

1.55 Death In Paradise. (M) 3.00

Gardening Aust. 4.00 Think Tank.

5.00 Brush With Fame. (PG) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Frankly. Presented by Fran Kelly.

9.05 Doc Martin. (M)

9.50 Annika. (M)

10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 Summer Love. (M) 11.25 Rage. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 News. 12.30 Vera. (M) 2.00 Midsomer Murders. (PG)

3.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG)

3.55 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 4.45 Landline. 5.15 Armadillo: Narrated By David Attenborough. (PG) 6.10 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M)

8.30 The Capture. (M) Carey investigates the TV hack.

9.30 Summer Love. (M) 10.00 Savage River. (M) 11.00 Silent Witness. (M) 11.55 Rage. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.30 Miriam Margolyes: Australia Unmasked. 3.30 Rick Stein’s Secret France. 4.30 Question Everything. 5.00 Art Works. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Frankly. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.30 Significant Others. (M) 9.25 Silent Witness. (M) 10.25 The Newsreader. 11.15 Shetland. 12.15 The Heights. 3.00 Rage. 4.15 The Recording Studio. 5.00 Insiders.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 News. 1.00 Rosehaven. 1.25 Vera. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.00 Think Tank. 4.55 Brush With Fame. 5.25 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.20 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35

Planet America. 10.05 Parkinson In Australia. (PG) 11.10 News. 11.25 The Business. 11.45 Q+A. 12.45 Annika. (M) 1.35 Silent Witness. (M) 2.35 Rage. (MA15+) 4.25 The Drum. 5.25 7.30.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Restoration Australia. 12.00 News. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Sanditon. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.00 Think Tank. 4.55 Brush With Fame. 5.25 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. 8.30 Tom Gleeson’s Secrets Of The Australian Museum. 9.30 Louis Theroux: Life On The Edge. 10.20 People’s Republic Of Mallacoota. 10.55 News. 11.10 The Business. 11.25 Four Corners. 12.10 Media Watch. 12.25 Les Misérables. 1.30 Sanditon. 2.15 Silent Witness. 3.15 Rage. 4.25 The Drum. 5.25 7.30.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Truth About Fat. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30

Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00

Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35

Good With Wood. 8.30 Secrets

Of The Lost Liners. 9.25 World’s Greatest Hotels. 10.15 SBS News.

10.45 Das Boot. 11.45 Red Election. 12.40 Red Election. 2.30 Red Election. 3.25 Railway Vietnam. 4.25 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Motorcycle Racing. Superbike World Championship. Round 9. Highlights. 3.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup series. Round 6. Highlights. 4.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 4.40 KGB: The Sword And The Shield. 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. 6.30 News. 7.35 Greatest Train Journeys From Above. 8.30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. 9.30 Mysteries Of The Sphinx. 10.20 Letters And Numbers. 11.15 MOVIE: Bleed For This. (2016) 1.15 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Countdown To Qatar 2022. 3.30 Sportswoman. 4.00 Cycling. National Road Series. Battle On The Border. Highlights. 5.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 5.10 Going Places. 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. 6.30 News. 7.30 Curse Of The Ancients. 8.30 Ancient Egypt’s Darkest Hour. 10.10 Dolly: The Sheep That Changed The World. 11.20 Murder Case. 12.30 Murder Case. 2.45 The Man Putin Couldn’t Kill. 4.00 Food Safari. 4.30 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Peer To Peer. 10.10 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. 11.10 Along Ireland’s Shores. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Lost Temple Of The Inca. 3.00 Going Places. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Letters And Numbers. 8.30 Iceland With Alexander Armstrong. 9.25 24 Hours In Emergency. 10.20 SBS News. 10.50 The Promise. 11.50 Outlander. 1.00 Fargo. 3.15 Miss S. 4.15 Destination Flavour. 4.30 Ballon D’Or Ceremony.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Rise Of Empires. 3.00 Going Places. 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS News. 10.30 The Point. 11.00 Wisting. 11.50 War Of The Worlds. 3.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 4.25 Food Safari. 4.55 Destination Flavour. 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 MOVIE: Jesse Stone: Lost In Paradise. (2015)

2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00

The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 MOVIE: Ladies In Black. (2018) (PG) Angourie Rice, Julia Ormond, Rachael Taylor. A young woman learns about life and love.

10.45 To Be Advised. 12.00 Kiss Bang Love. (PG) 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.00 Horse Racing. Everest Day and Caulfield Cup Day. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG)

7.30 MOVIE: 2012. (2009) (M) John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor.

10.40 MOVIE: The Wolverine. (2013) (M) 1.10 Kiss Bang Love. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 It’s Academic. 5.00 Million Dollar Minute.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 Border Security. 12.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 6. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Australia’s Got Talent. (PG) 8.45 Murder In The Goldfields. (M) 10.45 Born To Kill? (MA15+) 11.45 Police: Hour Of Duty. (M) 12.45 Behave Yourself. (PG) 2.00 Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Stranger At The Door. (2004) 2.00 The Real Manhunter. (M) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Australia’s Got Talent. (PG) 9.10 9-1-1. (M) 10.10 S.W.A.T. (M) 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Heartbreak Island Australia. (M) 12.45 Medical Emergency. (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: Trust. (2009) 2.00 The Real Manhunter. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) 8.30 The Good Doctor. (M) 9.30 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. (PG)

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Chicago Fire. (M) 12.00 MOVIE: Reaper. (2000) (M) 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: The Dating List. (2019) 1.45 Garden Gurus

Moments. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Gorilla. (PG)

8.30 MOVIE: Apollo 13. (1995) (PG)

Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin

Bacon.

11.20 MOVIE: The Beguiled. (2017) (M) 1.05 Cross Court. 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Take Two. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Skippy.

6.00 Getaway. 6.30 ACA. 7.00

Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Rivals. 1.00 Drive TV. 1.30

Cross Court. 2.00 My Way. 2.30

Animal Embassy. 3.00 Heart Of The Nation. 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00

Nine News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Spider-Man: Homecoming. (2017) (M) 10.10

MOVIE: Assassin’s Creed. (2016) (M)

12.05 MOVIE: A Friend’s Obsession. (2018) (M) 1.40 Cross Court. 2.00 TV Shop. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Skippy.

6.00 Fishing Aust. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Sports Sunday. 11.00 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures. 11.30 Fishing Aust. 12.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 1.00 The Block. 3.00 Drive Electric. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 News. 5.30 My Way. 6.00 News. 7.00 The Block. (PG) 8.30 60 Minutes. 9.30 Nine News Late. 10.00 The First 48. (M) 11.00 Killer Couples. (M) 11.50 First Responders. (M) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG) 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. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Block. 1.30 Getaway. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PG)

8.45 Under Investigation: The Highway. (M)

9.45 Suburban Gangsters. (MA15+) 10.45 Nine News Late. 11.15 Fortunate Son. (M) 12.05 Emergence. (M) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PG) 4.30 ACA. 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30

Morning News. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Bondi Vet. (PG) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 News. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PG) 8.50 Travel Guides. (PG) 9.50 Botched. (M)

10.50 Nine News Late. 11.20 Skin A&E. (M) 12.10 See No Evil. (M) 1.05 Rivals. 1.35 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PG) 4.30 ACA. 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 Bold. 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. 12.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Living Room.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 Just For Laughs. (M) 10.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+) 10.30 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. 11.00 The Project. 12.00 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Shopping. 5.00 Infomercials. (PG)

6.00 Reel Action. 6.30 Leading The Way. 7.00 4x4 Adventures. 8.00 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. 8.30 St10. 11.00 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 18. Australian Grand Prix. Qualifying. 3.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 3.30 Luxury Escapes. 4.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 4.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG)

7.00 The Dog House. (PG) 8.00 Ambulance. (M) 10.00 To Be Advised. 12.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Infomercials. (PG) 4.30 Authentic. (PG) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Turning Point. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 Tomorrow’s World. 8.00 GCBC. 8.30 Living Room. 9.30 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 18. Australian Grand Prix. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. 3.00

Everyday Gourmet. 3.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 Taste Of Aust. 5.00 News.

6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 The Traitors. (PG) 9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M) Captain Milius works with the team. 10.00 FBI. (M)

11.00 The Sunday Project. 12.00 Home Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 Bold. 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Traitors. (PG)

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M)

9.30 Ghosts. (PG)

10.00 Geraldine Hickey: What A Surprise. (M) 11.10 The Project. 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 The Talk. 7.00 Judge Judy. 7.30 Bold. 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast.

8.30 Studio 10. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Traitors. (PG) 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (M) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 9.30 NCIS. (M) 11.30 The Project. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Girl, Interrupted. (1999) (MA15+, R) Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie, Clea Duvall.

10.35 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

11.20 QI. (M, R)

11.55 Red Dwarf. (PG, R)

12.20am Motherland. (M, R)

12.55 Close.

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (R)

8.00 QI. (M, R)

8.30 Dilruk Jayasinha: Bundle Of Joy. (MA15+)

9.35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG, R)

10.00 To Be Advised.

10.35 Ghosts. (PG, R)

11.00 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

12.15am Friday Night Dinner. (PG, R)

12.40 Brassic. (MA15+, R)

7.30pm Australia Remastered: Forces Of Nature: Fire. (R)

8.25 Louis Theroux: Under The Knife. (PG, R)

9.30 Keep On Dancing. (R)

10.25 Civilisations: The Vital Spark. (M, R)

11.25 Movie: Girl, Interrupted. (1999) (MA15+, R) Winona Ryder.

1.30am Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

7.30pm The Poles Revealed. (R)

8.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

9.15 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R)

10.05 Catalyst. (R)

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

11.40 Would I Lie To You? (R)

12.10am Red Dwarf. (PG, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (R)

Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

Ghosts.

Blunt Talk. (M)

Friday Night Dinner. (PG, R)

Rosehaven. (PG, R)

Summer Love. (M, R)

Motherland. (M, R)

Sick Of It. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country.

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

12.30 The Fine Art Auction. (PG)

5.30pm Mighty Ships: Viking Star. (PG, R)

6.30 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 8. Gold Coast Suns v Melbourne.

8.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

10.30 I Escaped To The Country.

11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG)

12.30 The Fine Art Auction. (PG)

6.00pm Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. (PG, R)

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

8.30 Steam Train Journeys. (PG)

9.30 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. (PG)

10.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Doc Martin. (M, R)

8.35 A Touch Of Frost. (M, R)

10.45 Air Crash Investigation: Fatal Approach. (PG, R)

12.45 Escape To The Country. (R)

1.45 House Calls To The Rescue. (R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. (M, R)

Judge John Deed. (M, R)

Air Crash Investigation: Deadly Pitch. (PG, R)

Escape To The Country. (R) 1.30 The Bay. (M, R)

5.30pm Football. AFL Women’s. Round 8. Carlton v Richmond.

7.30 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 8. Brisbane Lions v Adelaide.

9.30 Movie: Alien: Resurrection. (1997) (MA15+, R) Sigourney Weaver, Winona Ryder.

11.45 Movie: The Specialist. (1994) (MA15+, R)

6.00pm Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 4. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars.

9.00 Movie: Sudden Impact. (1983) (MA15+, R) Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Pat Hingle.

11.30 Movie: Firefox. (1982) (M, R)

2.00 Hardcore Pawn. (M, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Movie: Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban. (2004) (PG, R) Daniel Radcliffe.

9.45 Movie: Bad Boys II. (2003) (MA15+, R) Will Smith, Martin Lawrence.

1.00 Sound FX: Best Of. (R)

2.00 NFL 100 Greatest. (PG, R)

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

7.30 American Pickers. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Terminator Salvation. (2009) (M, R) Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Moon Bloodgood.

10.50 Movie: Alien Vs Predator. (2004) (M, R)

12.50 Movie: Muirhouse. (2012) (M, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)

8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG)

9.30 Outback Truckers. (M, R)

10.30 Hustle & Tow. (M)

11.30 Towies. (PG, R) 12.00 Esports. LPL Pro. PUBG Pro. Season 1. 2.00 SAS: UK. (MA15+, R)

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

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Antiques Downunder.

8.00 Antiques Roadshow Detectives.

8.40 Movie: The English Patient. (1996) (M, R) Ralph Fiennes.

11.55 House. (M, R)

1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.50pm Movie: Midway. (1976) (PG, R)

7.30 Movie: A Bridge Too Far. (1977) (M, R)

Sean Connery, Robert Redford.

11.05 Memory Lane. (PG)

12.25 Antiques Roadshow Detectives. (R)

1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.15pm Movie: Rio Grande. (1950) (G, R)

6.30 The Bizarre Pet Vets. (PG)

7.30 Mega Zoo. (PG, R)

8.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 House. (M, R)

12.30 My Favorite Martian. (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. (MA15+, R)

12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

12.45 Infomercials. (PG)

1.15 Home Shopping.

6.00pm Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 2. Melbourne Victory v Western Sydney Wanderers.

9.00 Scorpion. (PG, R)

10.00 Tommy. (M, R)

11.00 48 Hours. (M, R)

12.00 Elementary. (M, R)

1.00 Evil. (MA15+, R)

2.00 Star Trek: Discovery. (MA15+, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang

Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Mom. (M, R)

10.30 Nancy Drew. (M)

11.30 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

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. (PG, R)

5.45pm The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross.

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R)

8.30 Hoarders. (MA15+)

9.20 Atlanta. (MA15+)

9.50 The Big Sex Talk.

10.20 Pornocracy. (MA15+, R)

11.55 VICE Investigates. (MA15+, R)

5.35pm Insight. (R)

6.35 India With Guy Martin. (PG, R)

7.30 Impossible Engineering: NYC Mega Build. (PG)

8.30 The Good Fight. (M)

9.30 The Handmaid’s Tale. (MA15+, R)

10.30 True Believers: The Rehab Mogul. (MA15+) 11.20 Lost For Words. (M, R)

12.25 Colony. (M, R)

6.00pm Bondi Rescue. (PG, R)

6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

10.20 48 Hours: Searching For Maya Millete. (M)

11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. (M, R)

12.10 Movie: Angel Has Fallen. (2019) (MA15+, R)

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

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.00 The Neighborhood. (PG, R)

10.00 Friends. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 Movie: Book Club. (2018) (M, R)

5.45pm World’s Greatest Hotels. (PG, R)

6.40 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. (PG, R)

7.35 Abandoned Engineering. (M)

8.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner. (MA15+)

9.20 Cracking The Code. (M)

10.20 Dark Side Of Comedy. (MA15+)

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

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R) 8.40 Whitstable Pearl. (M)

9.40 To Be Advised. 10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+, R)

11.40 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

12.05 Danger Man. (R)

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

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 New Tricks. (M, R)

8.40 The Closer. (M, R)

9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R) 10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+, R)

11.35 Chicago P.D. (MA15+)

12.30 Antiques Roadshow. (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 Elementary. (M, R)

11.15 L.A.’s Finest. (M, R)

12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Seinfeld. (R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

5.45pm The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R)

8.30 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. (MA15+)

9.25 PEN15. (MA15+)

10.40 VICE. (MA15+)

11.35 Speed With Guy Martin. (PG, R)

American

Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game

Scorchers v Melbourne Stars.

Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R)

Antiques Roadshow.

Grantchester. (M,

Poirot. (M,

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R)

6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 Bull. (M, R) 10.20 48 Hours: The Black Swan Murder? (M, R)

12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Infomercials. (PG)

1.15 Home Shopping.

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Mom. (M, R)

11.10 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

5.45pm The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross.

Forged In Fire. (PG)

Jeopardy! (R)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R)

Alone. (PG)

Tan France: Beauty And The Bleach.

Stacey Dooley: On The Psych Ward. (M, R)

Stacey Dooley: Back On The Psych Ward. (M, R)

MacGyver. (PG, R)

MacGyver. (PG,

NCIS. (M,

Movie: John Q. (2002)

Denzel

Hardcore Pawn.

Snapped: Tracy Fortson. (M)

House. (M, R)

Antiques Roadshow. (R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Shopping.