Dignitaries and guest speakers all came together to create a special day at the third annual State of the Region event. Photo supplied
More than 200 business, industry and community leaders gathered at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre last Friday for Whitsunday Regional Council’s State of the Region 2026 Think Big event - a day focused on growth, opportunity and the future of the region.
Featuring Olympic athletes, government ministers, tourism leaders and local students, the event explored major topics including economic development, workforce readiness and the opportuni-
ties surrounding the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
“We’ve got momentum, vision and opportunity, this region is ready to think big and deliver,” said Mayor Ry Collins.
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The year is certainly picking up pace, and I’ve enjoyed attending a range of events over the past few weeks.
Last Wednesday - on print deadline day, no less - and right in the middle of deadline week for both Core Life and Tripping Magazine, I somehow managed to dash down to Mackay to present a workshop for the Catholic Diocese.
What started as a whirlwind trip down the coast turned into an incredibly rewarding experience, where I had the opportunity to highlight how local schools can better engage with their local paper. Our team is always eager to highlight the achievements and experiences of local youth. All it takes is for educators to connect with us and know that every story deserves to be told.
Last Friday, I also attended the State of the Region event at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre.
Not only was it a fabulously forward-thinking event, it was also an exceptional networking opportunity for everyone involved.
It was wonderful catching up with so many familiar faces, and the calibre of speakers was phenomenal.
Led by emcee and former local, now Queensland Tourism Industry Council CEO Natassia Wheeler, and hosted by our own passionate Mayor Ry Collins, it was always destined to be a success.
This weekend brings another big event - my son’s ninth birthday, who happens to share the same birthday as his stepsister, Lucy.
Tonight, I’ll have eight pre-tween boys over for a sleepover anime-themed party complete with pizza, pancakes in the morning, and increasingly creative party games now that Pass the Parcel no longer quite cuts it. Wish me luck - I’m not entirely sure what time I’ll be getting to sleep!
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MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATED WITH GENEROUS COFFEE DONATION
To celebrate Mother’s Day last weekend, $1000 was left behind the coffee bar for any mums visiting Espresso and Bloom in Cannonvale, giving them a well-deserved treat on a day recognising all the labour and love that goes into motherhood.
The donation was made by Martin Bettin on behalf of GRB Mining.
The surprise sparked gratitude and joy, with a local mum taking to Facebook to express her thanks.
“Bought a coffee at Espresso and Bloom today only to be told it was free,” she said. “Thank you very much. This was a great surprise and made my day.”
The gesture served as a heartfelt reminder that even small acts of generosity can make people feel truly valued – inspiring others to bring greater recognition to the care, strength and quiet dedication that mothers bring to their families and communities every day.
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State Tourism Funding Sparks Community Discussion
Discussion has emerged online this week following the announcement of $3 million in State Government funding for the privately owned BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort.
The conversation followed comments made by Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP at the State of the Region forum held at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre last Friday morning.
The announcement outlined how part of the State Government’s $80 million Tourism Icons Investment Fund, under the Destination 2045 strategy, would be allocated within the Whitsundays region.
Speaking to an audience of approximately 200 local business owners and community leaders, Ms Camm said the funding would support upgrades and expansion at the resort.
“This is a fantastic investment in one of the Whitsundays’ most loved family destinations, supporting a local operator to expand and enhance what they offer visitors,” Ms Camm said.
“By growing capacity and adding new experiences, we’re encouraging holidaymakers to stay longer, explore more of our region and invest in our local economy.”
In addition to the $3 million State Gov-
ernment funding BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday are contributing a further $11 million in private investment into the project.
The project is expected to include 10 additional three-bedroom cabins, a café and restaurant, a new pool with swim-up bar, an outdoor cinema and a waterslide precinct.
Supporters of the investment say tourism-focused funding can generate broader economic benefits for the region through increased visitation, local spending and job creation.
Others within the community have questioned whether public funding would be better directed toward publicly accessible infrastructure projects.
“I fully support investment into the Whitsundays and local tourism, but I struggle to understand why public money is being directed toward a privately owned business that is already extremely successful and profitable on its own,” said local Josh Leppard on Whitsunday Chat.
“I believe taxpayer funding should be focused on projects and infrastructure that
genuinely benefit the wider community, not subsidising large private businesses that are already operating successfully and charging the public premium prices to use their facilities.”
Mr Leppard also claimed Whitsunday Regional Council applied for the same funding stream to invest in infrastructure for the Airlie Beach Lagoon but was unsuccessful. This claim, however, is unconfirmed.
BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday released a statement reaffirming the company’s best intentions.
“BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort is a Queensland family-owned and operated business that the McKinnon family has built from the ground up over more than 30 years.
“This project is a $14 million tourism infrastructure investment, with the McKinnon family contributing $11 million privately alongside the Queensland Government’s $3 million Tourism Infrastructure Investment Fund contribution,” they stated.
“The funding program is specifically designed to support projects that increase regional tourism capacity, encourage longer visitor stays and deliver broader economic benefits for local communities through tourism growth, construction activity and ongoing employment opportunities.
“As proud Queenslanders, the McKinnon family are delighted to be bringing this project to life in conjunction with the Queensland Government to deliver an experience that will benefit both visitors and the local community.”
Whitsunday State MP Amanda Camm unveiling the plan at last week’s State of the Region.
Photo credit: Rachael Smith
BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday is contributing $11 million in private investment into its upgrades, along with the $3 million allocated by the State Government. Photo supplied
Federal Budget Delivers Reef Funding Boost as Dawson MP Slams Regional Shortfalls
BY CHELSEA RAVIZZA
The Federal Government has committed almost $92 million towards protecting and restoring the Great Barrier Reef in Tuesday night’s Federal Budget, in a move expected to deliver flow-on benefits for tourism communities across the Whitsundays, Mackay and North Queensland.
The Budget includes $91.8 million over two years from 2026–27 for reef protection and restoration activities, including funding for reef restoration projects, sustainability initiatives and tourism stewardship programs.
Funding allocations include:
• $86.8 million over two years from 2026–27 to continue reef protection activities, reef restoration projects and support implementation of the Reef 2050 LongTerm Sustainability Plan
• $5 million in 2026–27 to continue reef monitoring, protection and stewardship activities through the Tourism Reef Protection Initiative
The measure extends previous Reef 2050 sustainability and reef restoration funding programs announced in earlier Federal Budgets and election commitments.
Budget papers showed additional environmental funding measures across the Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water portfolio, including:
• $9.1 million in 2026–27 towards establishing a domestic gas reservation
• $20 million in 2026–27 and $20.3 million in 2027–28 for environmental reforms
• $58 million in 2026–27 and $46.8 million in 2027–28 to continue protecting Australia’s native species
• $16 million in 2026–27 for continued water reform measures
• $3.2 million for Australian marine parks and marine park management
• $19.9 million to strengthen carbon crediting and emissions reporting systems
Additional funding for reef protection through the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority includes $20.3 million in 2026–27 and $14.6 million in 2027–28.
The Federal Government said the funding would continue activities aimed at protecting reef ecosystems while supporting longterm tourism sustainability.
The announcement is expected to be welcomed by tourism operators across the Whitsundays, where the reef remains a major economic driver supporting marine tourism, hospitality and local jobs.
Alongside environmental spending, the Federal Government said the Budget focused heavily on cost-of-living relief, fuel security, housing affordability and productivity reforms amid ongoing global economic pressures.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the
Budget was aimed at helping Australians manage rising costs while building longterm economic resilience.
“This is a responsible Budget that is all about resilience and reform,” Mr Albanese said.
“It’s all about getting Australians through the global oil shock and building an economy that works for more people.”
Among the headline national measures announced were new tax relief for workers through a $250 Working Australians Tax Offset, a $1,000 instant tax deduction, temporary fuel excise relief, housing supply initiatives and expanded healthcare access.
The Government also unveiled a $14.8 billion fuel resilience package, including a $7.5 billion Fuel and Fertiliser Security Facility and a $3.2 billion Australian Fuel Security Reserve.
However, while reef funding featured prominently, there was little direct infrastructure spending announced specifically for the Mackay or Whitsunday regions in the Budget papers released Tuesday night.
One of the largest Queensland transport commitments announced was $812.5 million for Stage 2 of the Bruce Highway upgrade between the Gateway Motorway and Dohles Rocks Road in South East Queensland.
The absence of major new Bruce Highway commitments for regional North Queensland is likely to fuel ongoing concerns around road safety, freight reliability and flood resilience on northern sections of the highway frequently used by Mackay and Whitsunday residents.
The Budget also included $1 million over two years from 2026–27 for the Australian Securities and Investments Commission to maintain the North Queensland home insurance comparison website, aimed at
helping residents navigate rising insurance premiums across cyclone-prone regions.
Additional funding measures announced for Far North Queensland included $1.1 million in 2026–27 to Cape and Torres Health Commissioning Ltd to continue providing culturally appropriate healthcare services for First Nations people in Far North Queensland.
The Government will also extend the delivery timeframe of the Preventive Health Programs in Far North Queensland election commitment by one year to 30 June 2027, to finalise delivery of locally tailored preventive health services in Cairns and Far North Queensland.
Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox criticised the Budget, describing it as a “budget of broken promises and cuts” that failed regional Queensland.
“Regional Australians in Dawson are the innocent victims of Labor’s all-out assault on aspiration,” Mr Willcox said.
He described the Budget as a “high-tax, high-spending blueprint” that abandoned regional Australians.
“Labor is attempting to distract families with a $250 tax benefit that most people won’t even see in their bank accounts until 2028,” he said.
“This is a slap in the face, it doesn’t even cover the promised $275 power bill reduction that Anthony Albanese failed to deliver.”
Across the Budget, Mr Willcox claimed regional Australians faced more than $11 billion in cuts, including:
• $6.15 billion from the Inland Rail project
• $4.7 billion from infrastructure spending
• $103 million from the National Water
Grid
• $191.6 million from pest, disease, regional trade and drought funding
• $21.4 million from regional communications funding
Mr Willcox also criticised the Government’s renewable energy and migration policies.
“This Budget reveals that Labor will spend another $18.2 billion on net zero,” he said.
“Labor’s net zero spending now equals at least $80 billion. Labor plans for almost 300,000 people to migrate to Australia next financial year.
“Labor has flown the white flag on trying to increase the wealth of Australians. This Budget does not invest in new roads, new dams and new mines to increase Australia’s economy.”
Treasurer Jim Chalmers described the budget as “the most important and ambitious in decades”, delivering “a fairer tax system for workers, first home buyers and future generations”.
According to Mr Chalmers the plan focuses on ‘reform’, to ‘level the playing field for first home buyers’, and support workers through “the most meaningful, permanent increase to the effective tax-free threshold since Labor last increased it more than a decade ago.”
In his speech Mr Chalmers also highlighted that the budget delivers the largest savings package “on record”, with $63.8 billion in savings.
Further details on regional funding allocations and project delivery are expected to emerge in coming days as councils, tourism bodies, industry groups and Federal MPs continue analysing the Budget’s impact on Mackay, the Whitsundays and wider North Queensland.
Whitsundays “Think Big” Event Draws Strong Support For Regional Future
The Whitsundays’ vision for growth, investment and opportunity took centre stage at Council’s State of the Region 2026 Think Big event, held at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre on Friday 8th May.
More than 200 business, industry and community leaders attended, joined by local students and regional decision-makers for a full day of discussion focused on the future of the region. The event was emceed by Queensland Tourism Industry Council CEO Natassia Wheeler and hosted by Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Ry Collins, who said the strong attendance reflected growing confidence and ambition across the community.
“The Whitsundays is in a strong position, and what we saw in the room was a genuine appetite to think big about where we’re heading,” Mayor Collins said.
“From economic growth and investment to major infrastructure and Brisbane 2032 opportunities, there is real momentum building across our region.”
The program featured a series
of panel discussions bringing together leaders from sport, government, tourism and industry. Among the key speakers was Dominique Lamb, Director of Community Affairs for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, alongside Olympic and Paralympic representatives and elite athletes who shared insights on high performance, resilience and long-term opportunity.
Local Members of Parliament Minister Amanda Camm MP and Minister Dale Last MP also attended, contributing to discussions around regional investment, workforce development and the infrastructure required to support continued growth.
A major focus of the day was the opportunity presented by the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with particular emphasis on tourism demand, supply chain participation, procurement pathways and workforce readiness. Council’s long-term vision to position the Whitsundays as the “Home of Olympic Sailing” was also high-
lighted as a potential legacy-defining opportunity for the region.
Following the main sessions, almost 100 students from Whitsunday schools participated in a dedicated youth workshop and panel discussion with Olympic athletes. Students engaged directly with speakers on topics including goal setting, resilience, and how young people can help shape the future of the region.
Mayor Collins said the student session was a standout moment of the day.
“Bringing young people into these conversations is essential. Their ideas, combined with the lived experience of elite athletes, show that ambition and opportunity start right here in the Whitsundays,” he said.
Council said the State of the Region 2026 event forms part of its ongoing commitment to economic development, collaboration and strategic planning, ensuring the Whitsundays continues to grow with confidence, purpose and a shared vision for the future.
The event featured the region’s most influential leaders and business owners, who all came together to discuss the Whitsunday’s future. Photo supplied
Whitsundays Unite Against Domestic Violence At Annual Candlelight Vigil
BY SEBASTIAN CONIDI
Last week the Whitsunday Counselling and Support organisation hosted their annual Candle Lighting Ceremony in Cannonvale to mark the beginning of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention month.
Each May, the annual initiative aims to raise awareness of domestic and family violence and coercive control. The theme for 2026’s DFV month is: Together Queenslanders can prevent domestic and family violence.
The event saw attendance from Mayor Ry Collins, Cr Jan Clifford and representatives from the Whitsunday Police Station and Whitsunday Counselling and Support.
An acknowledgement of country was provided by Vicky Brimble (Koa Banburi) with music performed by Nicke Di Gregorio.
Manager of Counselling Services at Whitsunday Counselling and Support Sharon Parker presented a powerful speech as she memorialised those lost, and put forward a call to action.
“In our commemoration today, I would ask you to not just think about these deaths as statistics, but to reflect on the people behind the statistics,” Sharon said.
“These were real people, with lives that mattered. They mattered.”
Clothes were displayed to mark the individuals who tragically lost their lives to domestic violence. A list was provided of individuals across Australia who had lost their lives to domestic and family violence over the past two years, with many of the cases still ongoing.
“This is not a comfortable thing to do,” Sharon said.
“I know that whilst compiling this list I got emotional thinking about the victims. However, commemoration is important, as without discomfort, we are rarely moved enough emotionally to make change.”
Sharon defined domestic and family violence, to improve awareness across the region.
“Domestic and family violence is behaviour that occurs between people who are, or have been, in a domestic or family relationship. It is not just physical violence. It can include abuse that is emotional, financial or sexual. Tragically, it can have fatal consequences.”
The speech touched on societal factors that contribute to domestic and family violence.
“We did not arrive here suddenly. This harm has been shaped over time by gender inequality, rigid power structures and attitudes that have normalised control, silence and excuse making,” Sharon shared.
“Misogynistic beliefs and patriarchal standards – when left unchallenged – can normalise control, silence and violence, particularly within homes and relationships.
“Such attitudes can affect women’s safety
both at home and in public. Many women live with the risk of domestic and family violence and often are making constant decisions with behaviour, routine or clothes – just to feel safe.”
Sharon has also addressed the impacts of patriarchy and misogyny on men.
“For men it is also harmful. It creates pressure to fit into narrow ideas of masculinity which may discourage men from expressing feelings, showing vulnerability or asking for help. These expectations can negatively affect men’s mental health, relationships and wellbeing. Patriarchy can also limit men’s freedom take on caring roles, seek support or live in ways that don’t fit traditional gender stereotypes.”
Sharon then put forward a call to action, advising community members on how they could show their support.
“Each of us has a role to play. Speaking up matters. We must all challenge sexist or violent language. Refusing to make excuses matters. Listening, believing and supporting survivors matters. Changes comes when individuals choose to reject attitudes that devalue, dismiss or endanger others.
“So today, I challenge you with this call to action. I challenge you to reflect on how you view domestic and family. I challenge you to examine everyday behaviours, attitudes and conversations – and to choose to do better. Real change happens when individuals are willing to challenge what feels familiar and take responsibility for creating safer, more respectful relationships and communities.”
On Thursday, a roundtable was led by the DFV Prevention Council at Shute Harbour Marine Terminal. The stakeholder roundtable focused on domestic and family violence (DFV) primary prevention, with a strong emphasis on community-led approaches and collaboration across the region.
The session brought together a range of local leaders and stakeholders, including representatives from council, police, community services and state agencies, to discuss opportunities for strengthening prevention efforts across communities including Airlie Beach/Cannonvale, Proserpine and Bowen.
The focus was to identify local drivers of DFV, map community strengths and resources and explore practical, place-based solutions to help prevent violence before it starts.
If you or someone you know is in a dangerous or life-threatening situation, call Triple Zero (000). If you don’t want to speak to the police you can also call DV Connect on 1800 811 811 or 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 (24 hours, 7 days a week). You can also go to the Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month website for more details and support.
Domestic and Family Violence is an ongoing issue across the country. Change is required at an individual level to make a difference on a national scale.
The Whitsunday Counselling and Support team with Mayor Ry Collins and Councillor Jan Clifford.
Constable Christina Smith speaking about domestic and family violence. Photos supplied
Olympic Inspiration Makes Waves in the Whitsundays
Olympic gold medallist
Cate Campbell made a splash in the Whitsundays over the weekend, inspiring the region’s next generation of swimmers during a special regional swim clinic at the Proserpine Swimming Pool.
Hosted by Whitsunday Regional Council, the clinic was arranged to coincide with Campbell’s visit to the region as a guest speaker for Council’s State of the Region event. The opportunity allowed local young athletes to learn firsthand from one of Australia’s most celebrated Olympians.
photographs, hold her Olympic gold medals and collect autographs, creating lasting memories for many aspiring athletes.
Airlie Beach Named Finalist in Queensland Top Tourism Town Awards
Airlie Beach has once again been recognised as one of Queensland’s leading visitor destinations, earning a place as a finalist in the 2026 Queensland Top Small Tourism Town Awards.
Swimmers from Whitsunday Swimming Club, Cannonvale Cannons and Bowen Swimming Club took part in the day, which featured tailored coaching sessions for three age groups — 6 to 9 years, 10 to 13 years, and 14 years and over. Participants received practical guidance, training tips and encouragement from Campbell both in and out of the pool.
The event also gave young swimmers the chance to meet Campbell personally, take
Whitsunday Region Mayor Ry Collins said the clinic highlighted the importance of inspiring regional youth ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
“With Brisbane 2032 on the horizon, opportunities like this show young people that the pathway to the Olympics can begin right here in regional communities like the Whitsundays,” Mayor Collins said.
Council thanked the participating swimmers, families and local clubs for helping make the clinic a valuable and inspiring experience for the region’s future athletes.
Announced by the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC), the awards celebrate the towns, communities and tourism ambassadors helping shape Queensland’s reputation as one of Australia’s most desirable travel destinations.
Airlie Beach is one of four finalists in the Top Small Tourism Town category, which recognises towns with populations between 1,500 and 5,000 residents. The Whitsundays destination joins fellow finalists Esk, Port Douglas and Cloncurry.
QTIC Chief Executive Officer Natassia Wheeler said the awards highlight the communities delivering memorable visitor experiences and showcasing local pride.
“Every finalist should be incredibly proud of what they represent,” Ms Wheeler said.
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The awards, presented by Airbnb, also announced Stanthorpe, the inland town famous for its wineries, gourmet food, and stunning natural scenery, as the overall winner of the 2026 Queensland Top Tourism Town Award.
‘Small’ and ‘Tiny’ town winners are soon to be determined, with public voting now open. Results will be announced next month.
Locals, businesses and visitors are encouraged to support Airlie Beach by casting their vote before voting closes on 24th May 2026.
Voting details are available via the Queensland Tourism Industry Council website.
Gold medallist Cate Campbell with junior swimmers. Photo supplied
Voting is now open for the Small Tourism Town Award and will close 24th May.
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Budget Season Is Approaching — What Can Regional Businesses Expect?
As federal, state, and local governments prepare to hand down their annual budgets, attention is turning to what the next 12 months could mean for regional businesses, infrastructure, workforce development, and economic growth.
For the Whitsundays, this year’s budget season arrives at a time of increasing pressure on businesses facing rising operating costs, workforce shortages, housing constraints, fuel uncertainty impacts, and shifting consumer confidence. At the same time, the region continues to experience strong population growth, major private investment, and expanding demand across tourism, construction, health, and services.
So what can regional businesses expect?
Cost of Living and Cost of Doing Business Relief
Across all levels of government, the Chamber anticipates continued focus on cost-ofliving measures. However, regional businesses will be looking closely at whether support also addresses the growing cost of doing business — including energy, insurance, freight, workforce, and fuel pressures.
There is likely to be increasing discussion around regional resilience and supply chain security, particularly following recent fuel concerns and natural disaster impacts across Queensland.
Infrastructure Investment Will Remain a Priority
Regional infrastructure is expected to remain high on the agenda, particularly projects linked to transport connectivity, housing, community infrastructure, and public services.
For the Whitsundays, investment in roads, aviation connectivity, workforce accommodation, health services, and digital infrastructure will remain critical to supporting both economic growth and liveability.
Businesses will also be watching for commitments that improve freight efficiency and strengthen regional supply chains.
Workforce and Skills Pressures Continue
Workforce attraction and retention will likely remain one of the strongest themes across upcoming budgets.
Governments are expected to continue investing in skills, apprenticeships, training pathways, and workforce participation initiatives. For regional areas, the challenge remains not only attracting workers, but ensuring there is adequate housing, transport, childcare, and community infrastructure to support long-term workforce stability.
Support for Small and Family Business
With Queensland Small Business Month underway, there is growing recognition of the role small and family businesses play in regional economies.
Businesses will be hoping to see practical measures that reduce red tape, simplify compliance, improve access to finance, support digital capability, and long-term sustainability.
The effectiveness of these measures will ultimately depend on how accessible and regionally relevant programs and resources are for businesses on the ground.
Regional Advocacy Matters
Budget season is also a reminder of the importance of strong regional advocacy.
Funding and policy decisions are shaped by the issues raised consistently and collectively by regional communities, industry groups, and business organisations. Ensuring the Whitsundays’ priorities remain visible at all levels of government is critical to securing investment and support that reflects the realities of doing business in regional Queensland.
While budgets cannot solve every challenge overnight, they do provide an important indication of government priorities, economic confidence, and where future opportunities may emerge for regional communities like the Whitsundays.
Contributed with thanks to Allan Milostic, President of Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Last week’s State of the Region event was an absolute ripper and without doubt one of the strongest signals yet that the Whitsundays is thinking bigger, aiming higher and shaping its own future.
More than 200 business, industry and community leaders came together at the
Proserpine Entertainment Centre for Council’s third annual event, and the energy in the room was something special.
This wasn’t just another talk fest. It was about bringing the right people together, building partnerships, creating confidence and making sure the Whitsundays is firmly in the conversation when it comes to regional growth, investment and Brisbane Olympics 2032 opportunities.
The theme was simple — thinking big and that’s exactly what our region is doing.
From economic development and new investment opportunities to our bold push to position the Whitsundays as the Home of Olympic Sailing for the 2032 Games, the message was clear: this region is not waiting for the future, we are actively shaping it.
It was fantastic to welcome Minister Amanda Camm, Minister Dale Last, Small Business Commissioner
Dominique Lamb, Olympic champions and industry leaders to the event.
Hearing firsthand that the Whitsundays is already ahead of many others in embracing the Olympic opportunity was incredibly encouraging and reinforces that our region is on the right track.
Just as importantly, we also brought almost 100 student leaders into the conversation, ensuring our next generation is part of shaping what comes next.
That future focus continued the following day when Council helped coordinate a special swim clinic with four-time Olympic gold medallist Cate Campbell at the Proserpine Pool.
Seeing around 80 young local swimmers inspired by one of Australia’s great athletes was a fantastic reminder that big dreams start in regional communities like ours.
Council is committed to backing our young people, our sporting future and our broader regional growth.
The Whitsundays is on the rise.
We’ve got momentum, vision and opportunity and if last week proved anything, it’s that this region is ready to think big and deliver.
Local businesses can connect with Whitsunday Regional Council procurement opportunities through Local Buy — a platform that helps councils’ source trusted suppliers for goods and services. Applications are open now until 29 May 2026 for businesses wanting to become pre-qualified suppliers and access future Council quoting opportunities.
To find out more, search for Doing Business with Council on our website.
Proserpine Meals on Wheels Receives
Generous Donation
The Whitsunday Old Iron Restorers Club have made a donation of $5000 to Proserpine’s Meals on Wheels, with funds generated through the restorer’s annual car show which is held every September and will be returning to the Whitsundays region in 2026.
The Whitsunday Old Iron Restorers Club was formed by community members with a passion for restoration and preservation of cars and motor vehicles.
The club’s iconic annual car show allows community members to put their vintage, restored and beloved cars on display, with the most popular displays earning the Old Iron Restorers Club trophy. Money is raised through tickets, raffles and entry to the food hall.
The money will go towards a new coal
room, asbestos removal and general upkeep. The Proserpine Meals on Wheels Organisation operates across Proserpine, Cannonvale, Airlie Beach and Jubilee Pocket, providing hot meals to those in need. As a volunteer organisation they are dependent on donations, so contributions like these are vital.
Meals on Wheels deliveries also come with a friendly chat and welfare check to ensure people in need receive social connection and support.
The Whitsunday Old Iron Restorers Club wish to continue supporting the community through their fundraisers. To date they have also helped fund the placement of headstones for the unmarked graves of return soldiers at the Proserpine Cemetery.
WHITSUNDAY BUSINESSES UNDER PRESSURE AS CHALLENGES MOUNT
May marks Queensland Small Business Month, a government-led initiative established to celebrate and support the more than 508,000 small and family businesses that help strengthen local communities and drive the State’s economy.
In the Whitsunday Shire, however, business leaders say many operators are continuing to face mounting pressures, from rising costs and workforce shortages to transport challenges and regulatory complexity.
Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce and Industry Executive Officer Dr Julia Evans said regional businesses are often operating with fewer resources while navigating increasingly difficult conditions.
“All local businesses are facing a combination of immediate pressures and long-standing structural challenges that are now being amplified,” explained Dr Evans.
“At a practical level, rising fuel costs and reduced aviation access are impacting visitor numbers, freight, and the cost of doing business. Fewer flights into the region, higher transport costs, and shifting consumer confidence are making it harder to attract visitors and service the community, while also affecting supply chains and dayto-day operations.”
Dr Evans said businesses were also continuing to grapple with red tape and regulatory complexity, making it harder to adapt quickly in changing economic conditions. She said regional infrastructure gaps, particularly around transport connectivity, housing availability and essential services, were also constraining growth and workforce stability, while attracting and retaining skilled staff remained a significant challenge in a high-cost regional environment.
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for stronger business interruption support and resilience planning, particularly in the face of natural disasters and ongoing disruptions,” she said
“At the same time, there is increasing pressure — and opportunity — to adopt sustainable practices, both to manage costs and meet evolving visitor expectations.
“In short, the Whitsundays business community is not facing a single issue — they are managing a complex environment where cost pressures, access, workforce, infrastructure, and confidence all intersect. Addressing these challenges requires coordinated action across all levels of government, with a clear focus on regional conditions and opportunities.”
Dr Evans said support that helped businesses cut through red tape, streamline compliance and access trusted business advice was “not just valued — it’s essential.”
In recognition of current circumstances, this year’s Queensland Small Business Month campaign is focused on providing practical support to help businesses build resilience and identify new opportunities, with more than 180 events and a suite of digital resources are being rolled out statewide.
Queensland Small Business Commissioner Nicolle Kelly said feedback from regional and remote businesses was already shaping conversations at the highest levels of government.
“Unsurprisingly, one issue that has been consistently raised is fuel supply and price volatility,” she said.
Access to fair and flexible finance was another growing concern, particularly for small operators managing rising expenses and uncertain trading conditions.
At the same time, Dr Evans said many businesses were eager to grow through export markets, digital capability and national expansion, but required stronger support systems to make that possible.
“Recent events have reinforced the need
“This challenge is having a tangible impact, particularly on businesses in regional and remote communities, influencing factors such as transport costs and customer demand. We’re currently gathering feedback from stakeholders to develop a comprehensive understanding of what’s happening on the ground, and I encourage you to continue to send examples and information to us.”
More information about Queensland Small Business Month events and resources is available via www.business.qld.gov. au/running-business/support-services/ business-events/qsbm.
Whitsundays business leaders say rising costs, workforce shortages, transport challenges and regulatory pressures are continuing to impact small and family businesses across
The money will go towards important maintenance of the Meals On Wheels Proserpine headquarters. Photo credit: Sebastian Conidi
Future Voices: An Interview with Year 7
BOWEN STATE HIGH SCHOOL
PREPARED FOR ALL THINGS
160+ students receive a GOLD Card for outstanding effort, behaviour and attendance.
60% of year 7-9 students achieved an A or B in English for term 1.
Sturt Crocodiles win Interhouse Cross Country and Colour Run.
Students and staff enjoyed Harmony Day Celebrations.
Year 7 and 11 leaders attend State of the Region Worksop with Olympians.
Thank you to parents and carers for engaging in Parent-Teacher-Student Interviews.
Year 12 leaders learn about neuroscience of kindness in BKinder workshop.
Year 7 scholarship recipients Angus Dunn and Michael Groves sat down with Principal Mr Harris and answered some questions regarding their experiences at school so far. Here’s what they had to say: What’s it like being in Year 7 at Bowen State High School?
Michael: It’s fun, it can be challenging, it’s exciting, its different than primary school, which isn’t a bad thing.
Angus: It’s new and larger than my primary school. But I like it a lot.
What are you enjoying the most about Secondary School?
Michael: All the extra activities that we have, for example, the Academy, the flight simulators, and the Tournament of Minds.
Angus: I really like my Year 7 Academy class, where we are currently learning coding through Spike Lego. What opportunities have you had at school already
this year?
Michael: Academy Class, The Regional Forum in Bowen and the State of the Region Forum in Proserpine where I got to meet Cate Campbell.
Angus: I was fortunate to meet Olympians at the State of the Region forum last week and also met important people in Bowen, including the Mayor.
What’s the hardest thing about coming to high school?
Michael: Adjusting from Primary School to High School. It is a bigger school with more classrooms.
Angus: Definitely waking up earlier. Because it is a bigger school, you have to adjust to the different lessons.
What supports are available for students at Bowen High?
Michael: We have a Student Services, for any needs or worries, and there’s Bibigoo Yumba, for if you’ve forgotten your lunch or just to hang around with friends.
Angus: Bibigoo Yumba and Student Services are places for students to go if they need to talk to someone or get support. There are a lot of people to talk to for support.
If you could be Principal for one day, what would you like to see changed at Bowen High?
Michael: If I was Principal for one day I would want to get the Flight Simulators back up and running.
Angus: I would like to see improvements to the school toilets for everyone to enjoy. What is one piece of advice you would give to Year 6 students who are coming to High school next year?
Michael: Come to school happy. Don’t think ‘This is going to be hard; I don’t want to come to school today.’ Because at the end of the day, school is as fun as you make it.
Angus: Be confident and have a great time. Enjoy all your subjects as they are different to primary school.
Michael and Angus believe it is important to make the most of the opportunities provided by school. Photo supplied
Whitsunday Christian College Turns Into Neverland
Whitsunday Christian College have been hard at work rehearsing for Peter Pan Jr.
The musical will be performed at the school both Friday 15th May and Saturday 16th May, with both shows commencing at 7pm.
Adapted from J.M Barrie’s classic 1904 tale of youth, sword fights and fairies, the musical features iconic songs “I’m Flying”, “I Won’t Grow Up” and “Never Never Land”.
Tickets can be found by scanning the QR code. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to leave the Whitsundays and enter a world of magic, whimsy, wonder and awe.
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Whitsunday Christian College are set to put on a show of great music and sentimental charm. Photo source: Facebook
Whitsundays Art Exhibition to Showcase Regional Talent
The Great Barrier Reef Festival
Art Exhibition is set to return to Airlie Beach in 2026, bringing together artists, creatives and art lovers from across the Great Barrier Reef region for one of the Whitsundays’ leading cultural events.
Presented by Creative Connections Whitsundays, the exhibition will run from 30th July to 2nd August at the Whitsunday Sailing Club as part of the annual Great Barrier Reef Festival program.
Now entering its fourth year, the exhibition continues to grow in both scale and participation. In 2025, the event attracted more than 1,200 visitors, including 150 guests at the opening night celebration.
The 2026 theme, Beyond Beauty, invites artists to explore deeper ideas of story, memory, emotion and connection beyond surface appearances. Entries are open to artists aged 16 years and over living throughout the Great Barrier Reef region, from Agnes Water to Cooktown, with submissions closing on 29th June 2026.
The exhibition will showcase more than 80 selected works across painting, sculpture and photography, with entries accepted in 2D, 3D and photographic categories.
Creative Connections Whitsundays President Glenda Brown said the exhibition
provides opportunities for both established and emerging artists to showcase their work to a wide audience.
An $8,000 prize pool will be awarded across several categories, including the prestigious Best in Show Award sponsored by Whitsunday Regional Council.
WHAT: Great Barrier Reef Festival Art Exhibition
WHEN: 30th July – 2nd August 2026
WHERE: Whitsunday Sailing Club
Whitsunday Cruisin’ Show & Shine Celebrates 10 Years
Motoring enthusiasts from across the region are preparing to gather in Airlie Beach later this month as the Whitsunday Cruisin’ Show & Shine celebrates its 10th anniversary.
The much-loved community event will return to the picturesque Coral Sea Marina Gardens on Saturday, 30th May 2026, promising a morning of classic cars, bikes, family entertainment and community spirit.
Over the past decade, the annual Show & Shine has become a popular fixture on the Whitsundays events calendar, attracting vehicle owners, spectators and local organisations from throughout the region. Organisers say the milestone event will be one of the biggest showcases yet, highlighting the Whitsundays’ strong community connection and passion for motoring
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Registrations are now open for entrants across a range of categories including cars, bikes, utes and four-wheel drives, with enthusiasts expected to travel from near and far to display their pride and joy along the waterfront.
One of the event’s most anticipated attractions, the crowd-favourite “Rocker Cover Racing”, will return from 10.30am, giving competitors the chance to battle it out for the 2026 championship title.
The event will also feature displays and demonstrations from several local organisations and emergency services including Queensland Police, Queensland Ambulance Service, Queensland Fire Department, Marine Rescue Whitsundays, PCYC and the Whitsunday Moto Kart Club, alongside local market stalls and food vendors.
Organisers thanked the community, sponsors and participants for supporting the event over the past 10 years and helping it grow into a celebrated Whitsunday tradition.
WHAT: 10th Annual Whitsunday Cruisin’ Show & Shine
WHEN: Saturday, 30th May 2026, 8am –12.30pm
WHERE: Coral Sea Marina Gardens,
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For a decade, the Whitsunday Cruisin’ Show & Shine has been a key event in the region’s calendar. Photo source: Whitsunday and Mackay Life
Volunteer Drivers Needed For PCYC Braking The Cycle Program
PCYC Whitsunday have put out a call for volunteer driver mentors to participate in their ‘Braking the Cycle’ program.
Braking the Cycle is a program that aims to support learner drivers who do not have access to a supervisor or registered vehicle to complete their logbook hours.
Participants are matched with volunteer mentors who provide driving instruction to facilitate learner drivers obtaining their license.
The Braking the Cycle Program currently operates across 53 locations including the Whitsundays and Bowen and to date has conducted over 43,000 driving sessions with over 3000 learner drivers.
Support for learner drivers who may lack access to resources required to obtain their license is vital. Having a driver’s license helps to provide young people with increased employment opportunities and community connection.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor, you will need:
- An open driver’s license
Willingness
PCYC are able to assist volunteers in obtaining a Queensland Blue Card (also known as a working with children’s check) which is required to become a mentor.
Mentorship is not just about driving instruction – it is a means of providing guidance, encouragement and improving self-esteem.
If you are interested, do not hesitate to contact PCYC Whitsunday via phone –044849377 or email – whitsunday@pcyc. org.au.
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Make a difference as a volunteer with the PCYC Whitsunday Braking the Cycle program. Photo source: Facebook
Behind the Airlie Beach Hotel’s celebratory birthday show is an iconic project that has featured an impressive roster of Aussie rock icons.
Over the past 20 years, Absolutely 80s has been a who’s-who of Australian rock royalty, starring the likes of: Dale Ryder (Boom Crash Opera), Mark Gable (Choirboys), Ian ‘Molly’ Meldrum (legendary music journalist and TV personality), Ross Wilson (Mondo Rock), Steve Kilbey (The Church), Grace Knight (Eurogliders) and Shane Howard (Goanna) – just to name a few.
Each act sold hundreds of thousands of records nationally and internationally back in the 80s, and now they bring their expertise to the modern circuits.
Absolutely 80s boasts a loyal fan base of 35,000 people across the country who show their support and prove that Australian 80s music has indeed stood the test of time. Whether it’s the austere grit of Midnight Oil, the sentimentality of INXS, the neurotic charm of Men at Work or the golden nostalgia of Cold Chisel, the peri-
od of music has maintained relevancy for its enthusiasm, authenticity and intensity.
Songs such as the anthemic ‘Never Tear Us Apart’ (INXS), politically engaged ‘Beds Are Burning’ (Midnight Oil), sparse ‘Great Southern Land’ (Icehouse) among many others continue to receive frequent airtime, whilst Absolutely 80s take extensive circuits around the country.
Expect singalongs, energy, Friday night birthday vibes and big hits including ‘Everybody Wants To Work’, ‘Change In Mood’, ‘Wanna Be Up’, ‘Witch Queen’.
WHAT: The Pub’s Birthday Featuring Absolutely 80s ‘Supergroup’, FREE SHOW WHEN: Friday 15th May, 5pm onwards WHERE: Airlie Beach Hotel
WHAT: BACK2BACK – Absolutely 80s, 2 FREE SHOWS
WHEN: Saturday 16 May and Sunday 17 May, 2pm – 5.30pm
WHERE: Airlie Beach Hotel
Absolutely 80s features some of Australia’s most iconic music outfits. Photo source: Facebook
• Airlie Beach Hotel: BACK 2 BACK featuring Scott Carne & Brian Mannix (2pm-5.30pm)
• Airlie Beach Hotel: Paul Fergus Morris (6.30pm – 9.30pm)
• Coral Sea Marina Resort: DJ Cue (1pm – 5pm)
• Grandview Hotel: DJ Night (from 8pm)
• KCs: Phoenix Revival (from 8pm)
SUNDAY 17 MAY
• Airlie Beach Hotel: BACK 2 BACK featuring Scott Carne & Brian Mannix (2pm-5.30pm)
• Airlie Beach Hotel: Paul Fergus Morris (6.30pm – 9.30pm)
• Coral Sea Marina Resort: Noah Davis (1pm – 5pm)
• Grandview Hotel: Zed Charles (1pm – 5pm)
• KCs: Simon Briley (from 8pm)
MONDAY 18 MAY
• Sorrento: Will Heta (1pm – 5pm)
• KCs: Paul Fergus (from 8pm)
TUESDAY 19 MAY
• Sorrento: Will Heta (1pm – 5pm)
• KCs: Paul Fergus (from 8pm)
WEDNESDAY 20 MAY
• Sorrento: Will Heta (1pm – 5pm)
• KCs: Andrew Baldino (from 8pm)
THURSDAY 21 MAY
• Airlie Beach: Aaron Saxon (6.30pm – 9.30pm)
• Sorrento: Lucy Rose (1pm – 5pm)
• KCs: Michael Hayes (from 8pm)
Ride For Mental Health To Take Place In Bowen
The Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride is set to take place in Bowen this weekend. The annual event - which has been hosted by Barry and Sue Tapp for the past five years – will be held again on Sunday 17th May to raise money for men’s mental health.
The Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride is a fundraiser that was first started in Sydney by Mark Hawwa, 15 years ago. Since then, the initiative spread across 121 countries, raising over $82 million worldwide. Money is generated through sponsorship of riders, who all congregate on the day in dapper dress to show their support.
Proceeds are primarily donated to Movember, the leading global charity which focuses on mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
19 Whitsunday Whale Heritage Area Information Night, Whitsunday Sailing Club, 6:30pm
21 Social Seniors, Bowen Library, 10am
gents suit up and ride their classic, retro and vintage motorcycles through the streets of Bowen,” said ride host Barry Tapp.
“In the past, riders have come from as far away as Sarina and Ayr to participate.”
The event will feature a ride around town, concluding at the Bowen Community Markets where community members will be able to view the rider’s vehicles as part of a display.
The event was begun in Bowen by couple Barry and Sue Tapp, who wanted to raise awareness for mental health issues in the community.
“We’ve been affected by people passing away due to mental health struggles,” Barry said.
The event has now become a staple of the
community with great anticipation for Sunday’s ride.
“All bikes are welcome in Bowen — from choppers to scooters and everything in between. While the spirit of the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is inspired by classic and vintage style motorcycles, the Bowen ride welcomes riders of all makes, models and styles to come together in support of men’s mental health and prostate cancer research through the Movember Foundation.”
For information about sponsorship and registration, please see the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride website: https://gentlemansride.com/about/programs-we-fund
WHAT: Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride
WHEN: Sunday 17th May, 8am WHERE: Bowen
23 Proserpine Show Ball, Proserpine Showgrounds, 6pm
24 Community Volunteer Expo, Bowen Sunday Markets
26 Social Seniors, Proserpine Library, 9am
29 Speed Networking, Lumos Café, 7:308:30am
29 WSPN BBQ, Shirtfront Solutions Parking, 6.30am
3 Social Seniors, Cannonvale, 9.30am
6 Whitsundays Songwriter Festival Songwriting Summit, 9.30am-4pm
6 Whitsundays Songwriter Festival Concert & Conversation, Whitsunday Sailing Club, 6pm - 8pm 9 Social Seniors, Proserpine Library, 9am 16 Collinsville Open Cut Free Event
18 Social Seniors, Bowen Library, 10am
23 Social Seniors, Proserpine Library, 9am
The Gentlemen’s Ride first started in Sydney in 2012, and has been run in Bowen for the last 5 years
Proceeds go towards mental health awareness, suicide prevention and cancer research. Photo supplied
Australia’s longest-running Beatles tribute act, The Beatnix, will return to the stage this May with two performances celebrating the music and legacy of the Fab Four.
Performing on Saturday 23rd May and Sunday 24th May, the acclaimed tribute band will take audiences on a journey through the many eras of The Beatles, recreating the sound and style that defined a generation.
Formed in Perth in 1980 by founder Tony Dean, the group has spent more than three decades building a reputation as one of Australia’s premier Beatles tribute shows. Their performances capture everything from the early days of Beatlemania through to the band’s later studio years, featuring faithful renditions of classic hits from across the Beatles catalogue.
The group has seen a wide range of lineup changes and iterations.
“The band has been going for a long time,” said David Stanley, who has been performing as George Harrison for 15 years.
“We’re doing multiple sets which means we can cover quite a bit of the catalogue. We’re able to include a few cult hits and Beatles easter eggs.”
Known for their attention to detail, The Beatnix perform using authentic instruments, costumes and stage props to recreate the atmosphere of a live Beatles concert. The show begins with the iconic black-and-white suits of the early touring years before transitioning into the colourful Sgt Pepper-era costumes in the second half.
“We’re doing Sergeant Pepper’s, early Beatles and even the Abbey Road style as well.”
The enduring popularity of Beatles music continues to attract audiences of all ages, with fans drawn to the timeless songwrit-
ing and nostalgia of the era. Organisers say the upcoming performances promise a night filled with singalongs, memories and classic tunes spanning the group’s entire career.
“The Beatles are one of those bands who blow people away when they discover them for the first time. They are just that good. There are huge cultural achievements in life that just continue to survive.
The Beatles have become so classic that they are an institution in their own right.”
There will be costume changes and heaps of Beatlemania to celebrate this legendary band.
Get down to the Airlie Beach Hotel for 2 free shows of Beatles fun.
WHAT: The Beatnix, 2 Free Shows
WHEN: Saturday 23rd May, Sunday 24th May, 2pm – 5.30pm
WHERE: Airlie Beach Hotel
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“THE SHEEP DETECTIVES” (PG) 109mins. Action/Comedy/Family Movie Every night a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand. When he is found dead, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it. Stars: Nicholas Galitzine, Bryan Cranston, Hugh Jackman
“THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2” (M) 120mins. Comedy/Drama As Miranda Priestly nears retirement, she reunites with Andy Sachs to face off against her former assistant turned rival: Emily Charlton. Stars: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt
“THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE” (PG) 100mins. Family Movie/Comedy/Animated Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom. Stars: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black
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Meet Oscar
Three-year-old Oscar is searching for a calm and caring forever home where he can finally relax and enjoy the comforts of indoor life. This handsome domestic short hair male spent the first few years of his life surviving on the streets before being taken into care after appearing injured. Since then, Oscar has been learning that people can be kind, and with patience, soft blankets and regular meals, his gentle personality is beginning to shine through.
While still a little shy, Oscar is making steady progress and would suit a quiet adult household willing to give him the time and space he needs to settle in. Rescue carers say he is best suited to someone experienced with cats who understands that trust takes time.
Oscar is a medium-sized cat with a low-to-medium energy level. He is not suited to homes with children, while his compatibility with other cats and dogs has not yet been tested.
He has been desexed, vaccinated and microchipped, and is ready to begin the next chapter of his life with a patient and loving owner.
Oscar’s adoption fee is $190. If interested, please contact Bowen Collinsville Pet Rescue Inc.
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24 Social Life
On This Day 1986
May 15th
Councillors Vote For a Rise In Expenses. Following heated discussion $150 per day expenses was agreed upon to cover travelling and accommodation costs when attending local authority conferences etc. These costs could be quite considerable.
Angry Motorist. A parking fine was paid in one cent and four cent stamps by an irate motorist who considered himself hard done by.
Catholic Debutante Ball A Success. 20 debutantes were presented before a capacity crowd which danced its way past midnight.
Shute Harbour Jetty Fees Reviewed. Council decided on the appointment of a Jetty Discussion Group to oversee use of jetty, boat ramp and maintenance berth by various craft. Construction of the new ticket office would be completed.
OBITUARY
Mary Elizabeth Crossley who died aged 91was an old local identity of Conway and Proserpine survived by four children.
Raymond Clifford Warren, an old local resident died aged 54 following a long illness.
Doreen May West a member of another old local family died aged 73.
1986 Australian Rodeo Championships. The Proserpine venue for this prestigious event was in good condition and over 600 nominations were expected. Some of the Cowboys entered had already competed all over the World, for example Calgary, Denver, and El Paso Texas. Activities will commence with a Mardis Gras down the Main Street, Miss Rodeo Whitsunday and Australian Whip Cracking Championships.
Cane Harvesting. One million tonnes is being predicted this year.
Bicentennial Project. Volunteers are being encouraged to clear a two metre walkway from Cannon Valley Baths to Shingley Beach. Journalist/ Photographer Kieran Lewis has left the Guardian for a new job in the Queensland Government.
Tug-o-War for Ladies. Whitsunday Lions are planning a ladies tug-o-war competition for their Fun Day in June. Baton Twirlers, bands and singing groups have also been urged to participate.
Mother’s Day Function. Women’s Section of the National Party held a successful Mothers’ Day at the Cultural Hall. Gladys Wesche received warm applause for ‘The mother with most children’ with eleven and no fewer than thirty four grandchildren.
Town Of Whitsunday. State member Geoff Muntz proposed a new town of Whitsunday through the WTA and the Proserpine Shire Council, incorporating Cannonvale, Shute Harbour and Airlie Beach.
High School. Year 11 Camp took place at Cape Hillsborough. Congratulations to Les Humphries and Bradley Watson chosen for the N.Q.Squash team with Juanita Lewis chosen as reserve.
Cannonvale School Fete was a successful money raising community event enjoyed by many.
Whitsunday Boxing Club. A crowd of 250 enjoyed the night with local wins from Martin Turner, Martin Goldsbury, Shortie McGoldrick and Greg Meade.
ARL. Airlie Bloods beat Trend United at Proserpine Showgrounds to move into the top four.
ABC TV Channel 4 Fri. 8.00pm The Two Ronnies.
St.Catherine’s School Cent Sale. Funds raised would go towards the school’s two computers, recently installed.
Baton Twirlers.Whitsunday Roulette Baton Twirlers performed at the flea market at the Cultural Hall on Saturday.
Rugby Union. Raiders beat Mackay Keas despite missing half back Peter Chengody who was playing for North Queensland. Local matches took place in a variety of other sports including tennis, squash, soccer, squash, bowls, league, netball, basketball,golf, motor cycling and darts.
Jupp, Faust, Waite, Dobbins and Setter are some familiar early pioneering names of Proserpine; people with drive, dreams and enthusiasm for what they were doing. Many men and women have followed in the footsteps of these early pioneers; people with similar ideals who have contributed to our lives and improved the lifestyle of our community.
One such man is Bill Worthington. Born on June 15, 1915 at Castlemaine, Victoria, he came to Proserpine in 1925 with his parents, William and Catherine. After finishing school at 14, he became an apprentice carpenter. While employed by Dave Mackay, he worked on building jobs in Brisbane and New South Wales. Upon finishing his trade, he joined the circus and made his way home to Proserpine.
In his teens, Bill was a talented boxer and cyclist and in his 20s, he was heavily involved in the local theatre. At sixteen, Bill moved to his own dairy and cattle property of 22.5 acres located at Strathdickie. At the age of twenty, he built his house there with Ollie Britten. This clearly demonstrated the incredible drive that Bill possessed, and he quickly channelled this towards enriching the lifestyle of this community.
Bill became a member of the local militia and when war broke out in 1939, he enlisted. Because of his militia experience, he helped train others at Redbank Plains, Brisbane, before being sent to the Middle East in 1940 as part of backup troops to those on the front line. With the Japa-
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nese advance in south-east Asia in 1941- 42, Bill was amongst troops brought back to Australia and sent to New Guinea where he served in Milne Bay and Shaggy Ridge until 1943 and in Borneo in 1944.
When the war was over and Bill returned to civilian life, he took up French polishing and spray painting in his brother’s business and then with Mr R Ruge. While overseas, he had asked his family to sell his farm.
Bill joined the RSL and was a foundation member of the Ex-Servicemen’s Club. He became a Life Member and served as president of both organisations. For almost forty years, Bill served the RSL of Australia and he assisted particularly with the funerals of ex-servicemen.
On a lighter side, Bill and his sons were responsible for the first ever toad race which was held at an RSL barbecue at Pattemore’s Caravan Park, Airlie Beach in the 1960s.
Bill held several positions on numerous organisations - President of the Proserpine Amateur Swimming Club; Vice President of the Whitehaven Aged Care Committee and President of the Proserpine Meals on Wheels Committee. He also served on P&C Committees of both primary and secondary schools and was adopted by the Cannonvale State School as their WW2 veteran. He was also a member of the Boy Scouts Committee and Proserpine Citizens’ Band Committee.
Furthermore, Bill was a Founda-
tion Member of the Proserpine Historical Museum, serving as both President and Treasurer of the ‘Save the Loco’ Committee. He used his carpentry skills to build the museum’s ‘Out House’ display, as well as stools and benches for public use. He also contributed to the museum’s fundraising efforts by constructing dolls’ houses etc to be raffled.
On Australia Day, 1992, Bill Worthington was fittingly awarded the Shire Community Award for his contribution to his community.
Bill and his wife, Peg, lived all their married life in Proserpine where they raised four childrenPeter, Bruce, Neil and Janet. We were indeed fortunate to have Bill Worthington as part of our community.
Story and photo sourced from Proserpine Historical Museum Archives.
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WThis week I’ve opted for a wellknown poem from the public domain – ‘I Wandered Lonely
As A Cloud’ by William Wordsworth. I studied Wordsworth in school, and his poetry has always stuck with me. It focuses on connection between humanity and nature, citing nature as a means of profound spiritual nourishment. In a busy modern world, we can often stray from this idea and lose a sense of who we are.
It’s easy to get into the habit of thinking that life is some big challenge that needs to be conquered – as if everything we do is leading to some big grand revelation. But I don’t really believe that’s true. If anything, I feel like life is just really a series of ran-
dom moments stitched together, and often the meaning or narrative only becomes clear retrospectively.
I think great change does not come through grand events, but rather small occurrences and interactions. We as individuals are a product of every person we’ve ever known, every action we’ve performed – every emotion we’ve felt.
Amidst the busyness of modern life, it is important to not lose sight of the fact that we are only one species on a vast ever-evolving planet. Sometimes the great answer is not the career highlight or the attaining of a goal. It is merely existing as one with everything else.
I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o’er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the milky way, They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay: Ten thousand saw I at a glance, Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
The waves beside them danced; but they Out-did the sparkling waves in glee: A poet could not but be gay, In such a jocund company: I gazed—and gazed—but little thought What wealth the show to me had brought:
For oft, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils.
Why Life Skills Matter More Than We Think
When we talk about helping children and adolescents thrive, we often focus on academic success. Yet, it’s the everyday skills, such as how they manage emotions, make decisions, and connect with others, that shape their long-term wellbeing.
Life skills are the practical, social, and emotional abilities that allow individuals to navigate challenges, build relationships, and respond to life with flexibility. These include self-awareness, empathy, problem-solving, communication, and stress management. Together, they form the foundation for resilience.
For many young people, these skills don’t develop automatically. They are shaped through experience, guidance, and opportunities to practice in safe, supportive environments. Those who can recognise when they feel overwhelmed, pause, and ask for help are already building a protective factor against future mental health difficulties.
Importantly, life skills are not about being “perfect” or always making the right choice. They are about learning how to reflect, adjust, and try again. This is especially relevant in today’s world, where young people are navigating social pressures, digital environments, and increasing expectations.
Providing opportunities to build life skills early creates lasting benefits: it builds confidence in expressing themselves, adaptability when things don’t go to plan, and increased capacity to form healthy relationships. These are not just “nice to have” skills—they are essential for wellbeing, independence, and a meaningful life. See next fortnight for practical tips in building life skills
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The Think Big State of the Region seminar brought together representatives from across the region to share ideas, build connections and show their support for future growth.
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Leanne Abernethy, Carl Walker, Jenn Honnery, Paul McLaughlin
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Terry Archer, Allan Milostic, Val Kimpton, Michael Kimpton, George Canfield Tyler Hillery, Paul Hillery, Kelly Anderson, Garret Byrne
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Tim Booth, Amanda Camm, Tash (Natassia) Wheeler
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PRIVATE TROPICAL RETREAT ON EXPANSIVE ACREAGE LUXURY LIVING WITH RESORT-STYLE FEATURES
Privately positioned amongst secluded tropical surrounds on an expansive 9,661m² parcel, 46 Braemar Road is a truly rare lifestyle sanctuary where luxury, privacy and resort-style living come together in perfect harmony.
Designed as an exclusive private retreat, this architecturally unique residence showcases rich natural timbers, soaring ceilings, handcrafted finishes and seamless indoor-outdoor living throughout. Every space has been thoughtfully designed to embrace the natural setting, creating an atmosphere of complete
tranquillity and escape, while practical additions including solar power enhance the home’s lifestyle appeal.
FOR SALE: AUCTION: (02/06/26 – 6pm)
Braemar Road, Mount Julian, QLD 4800
OPEN HOME: Friday 15/05/26 5:00pm-5:30pm and Saturday 16/05/26 9:30am-10:00am
At the heart of the home, spacious open-plan living and dining zones connect effortlessly through oversized glass openings to spectacular outdoor entertaining areas. A stunning resort-style swimming pool, elevated spa deck, sauna and established tropical gardens combine to create a private oasis unlike anything else currently on the market. CONTACT: Hannah Kimber 0411 599 126 hannah@tpsre.com.au
CONTACT: Rob Taylor 0428 466 124 rob@tpsre.com.au
The home offers four bedrooms, including a beautifully separated fourth bedroom ideal as a guest retreat, teenager’s escape, studio or private home office. The luxurious master suite comes complete with a walk-in wardrobe and a resort-style open ensuite featuring stone basins, a freestanding bath and tranquil garden outlooks.
Warm timber finishes, polished hardwood flooring, woven feature walls and bespoke architectural details combine to create a home with exceptional character and atmosphere rarely found in modern properties.
Property features include:
• Four-bedroom lifestyle residence
• Luxurious master retreat with designer ensuite and freestanding bath
• Solar power for enhanced energy efficiency
• Resort-style swimming pool, elevated spa deck and sauna
• Expansive entertaining spaces surrounded by established gardens
• Open-plan living and dining with seamless indoor-outdoor connection
• Spacious walk-in pantry with integrated functional laundry
• Two-bay carport with additional rear tool storage
• Privately positioned on 9,661m² of secluded land
• Peaceful acreage setting with a luxury retreat-style ambience
This is a premium lifestyle home that combines space, seclusion, and standout features rarely found in one property.
A property of this calibre is not to be missed. Enquire today to experience the lifestyle on offer.
98 Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale
www.taylorspropertyspecialists.com.au
A Stitch in Time
ART EXHIBITION
Celebrate seniors who have created artwork in workshops facilitated across the Whitsundays. Each artwork communicates a personal story or a memory from the artist's life.
Friday 12 June | 3pm - 7pm
Proserpine Entertainment Centre, Garden Foyer
Free Entry | Light refreshments | Meet the artists
Panoramic Airlie Beach Views in Prestigious Pinnacles Resort
Offered for the first time in almost 21 years, this fully furnished one-bedroom apartment within Pinnacles Resort captures breathtaking 180-degree views stretching across Airlie Beach, the sparkling Coral Sea and Port of Airlie Marina. Perfectly positioned just moments from the vibrant Airlie Beach main street, this exceptional apartment offers the ultimate combination of convenience, comfort and lifestyle appeal. Featuring rare step-free access directly from the undercover car park into the unit, the property is ideal for owner-occupiers, holidaymakers or savvy investors seeking a low-maintenance holiday-let opportunity in one of the Whitsundays’ most sought-
after locations. With resort-style facilities and unforgettable views from sunrise to sunset, this is a rare chance to secure a slice of paradise.
• Panoramic 180° ocean views
• Absolute step-free access from car park into unit
• Spacious open ensuite with spa bath
• Resort infinity lap pool, gym & undercover parking
Orchid Drive, Airlie Beach
Whitsunday Beachside Investment
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Grafted Mango Trees
TRADES AND SERVICES
VEHICLE AUCTION
17 June 2026 – 9am viewing followed by an auction commencing at 10am at the Bowen Impound Lot, Bowen Depot, Richmond Road, Bowen.
Conditions of Sale
• Auction items are offered ‘as is, where is’ and are not registered or roadworthy.
• The purchaser must remove the vehicle from the impound lot within five (5) working days of the auction date.
• Payment must be via EFTPOS or cash on the auction day.
• Sale price includes GST Purchasers please note:
• Auction items can be viewed and inspected one hour before the auction commences.
• Enclosed footwear is a requirement of entry to the Impound Lot.
• The Auction List is subject to change.
• Please be advised that public health rules should always be maintained, including physical distancing, hand hygiene, and respiratory hygiene.
ROAD CLOSURE
PROPOSED PERMANENT ROAD CLOSURE
Attention is directed to an application for Permanent Road Closure of an area of about 1.4078 hectares, being an unnamed road within Lot 2 on CP858366 and adjoining Lot 8 on HR1954, Lots 3 & 4 on SP346216 and Lot D on HR2029 (part of NP274, Lot 429 on NPW622), on Lindeman Island, as shown on drawing LAGIS-2231.
Comments or objections to the application must be submitted no later than 18 June 2026, in writing to the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development Bundaberg Office, PO Box 1167, Bundaberg Qld 4670 or online at the Queensland Government’s website at ‘Current Road Closure Applications’: https://www.qld.gov.au/ environment/land/state/roads
Members of the public interested in the proposed road closure can apply under the Right to Information Act 2009 (RTI Act) to access any comments/objections received.
If you lodge comments or an objection, please include in your comments/objection advice whether you would like to be consulted if this issue becomes the subject of an access application under the RTI Act.
For further details and to view a copy of the drawing, contact the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development Bundaberg Office, on (07) 4131 2304 quoting reference number 2026/000180 or view the application online on the Queensland Government’s website at ‘Current Road Closure Applications’: https://www.qld.gov.au/ environment/land/state/roads
PUBLIC NOTICES
Vehicle List (subject to change)
White Mitsubishi Delica Van
Red Nissan Pulsar
Mitsubishi Lancer
Red Ford Escape
White Holden Astra
White Van
Gold Hyundai Elantra Sedan
Dark Grey Mazda 6 Sedan
Silver Nissan Wagon
Dark Blue Volvo Wagon
Unknown – Burnt Vehicle
Black Hyundai SUV
Silver Holden Commodore
Whitsunday Mitsubishi Magna
White Toyota Seca Hatch
Unknown – Burnt Vehicle
White Toyota Camry
Silver (Black/White) Mazda 3 Sedan
Unknown – Burnt Vehicle
Blue Ssangyong Musso Wagon
Orange (White) Holden Commodore
White Toyota Hiace Van
Grey Subaru XV Hatch
CANNONVALE COMMUNITY HUB: CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
We’re gearing up to start construction on the Cannonvale Community Hub, a $30 million project proudly supported by $15 million from the Australian Government, alongside Council funding. Works are set to begin early May 2026, with completion expected late 2027, weather permitting.
During early works, residents may notice:
• Increased activity within Galbraith Park
• Construction traffic via Shute Harbour Road and the Garden Shack entrance
• Some noise during work hours
• Temporary fencing around the work area in the south of Galbraith Park, with minimal impact on majority of users during early stages
Stay updated via yoursay.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au or follow Council’s social media for milestones and photos.
Thank you for your patience as we build a new, modern hub for Cannonvale.
Brahmans Storm Sarina in Statement Weekend
RUGBY LEAGUE
The Whitsunday Brahmans produced one of their strongest performances in recent years on Sunday, claiming three wins from four grades against the Sarina Crocs at Sarina.
Supporters travelled in numbers as footy fever took over the Crocs’ home grounds for a massive day of rugby league action.
The day began with the Under 20s side, who wasted no time making their mark.
New Zealand imports Kassius Bell and Somè Wolf crossed early for back-to-back tries to set the pace of the contest. The Brahmans’ attacking strengths soon became evident in an entertaining try-for-try battle, with local brothers from the Tetley family also getting on the scoreboard.
The Under 20s side eventually ran away with a strong 38-20 victory to give the young squad a major confidence boost for the season ahead.
One of the biggest moments of the day followed, as the Brahmans women’s team returned to the field for the first time in almost a decade.
Under coach Eddy Cates, the side showed plenty of determination and heart against an experienced Sarina outfit. Jess Lewis, playing her rugby league debut, crossed for an early try to announce the Brahmans women’s arrival back into competition football. Although Sarina claimed the
match 20-4, the Brahmans’ defensive effort and passion throughout the contest drew plenty of praise, with the return of women’s rugby league at the club celebrated as a major step forward for local pathways and junior development.
Reserve Grade then produced a stunning turnaround performance. After conceding the opening two tries, the Brahmans responded with seven unanswered in dominant fashion.
New recruit Robert Congoo starred with four tries as the Brahmans secured their first Reserve Grade victory since June 2025, leaving coach Matt Court proud of his side’s resilience and effort.
the afternoon.
The feature match of the day saw A Grade renew its fierce rivalry with Sarina in a physical contest.
It took 12 minutes for the 0 all deadlock to be broken before former NRL player Adam Clydesdale dived over from dummy-half to score the opening try. The hooker led from the front in a high-intensity clash that saw both sides trade tries throughout
Goals, Grit and Dominance: WUFC Delivers Strong Weekend Results
U13 Prem pushed Magpies FC in a physical contest, with Connor Miller scoring early before a late goal flurry saw Magpies claim a 4-1 win. Meanwhile, the U13 Div 1 side celebrated its first victory of the season, defeating Country United 5-1 behind a brace from Oakley Wilson and strong team performances throughout, particular in the back line.
U14/15 Prem side dominated Mackay Lions with a clinical attacking display, highlighted by a Shannon Matthews goal and Eli Wallis double in a commanding 4-1 win. Meanwhile, U14/15 Div 1 suffered late heartbreak, with Wanderers Red snatching a 2-1 victory despite strong performances from Alex Draper and keeper Jackson Paroz.
Men’s Div 2 ground out a hard-fought 1-0 win against Country United after Jared Leaman capitalised on a late goalkeeping error, while Division 1 stayed patient to secure a physical 2-0 victory, with Sam Reynolds and Ian Wilson on target against a stubborn Country United outfit.
Whitsunday United’s Women’s Prem team battled hard against Wanderers FC, with Michelle Sothmann opening the scoring
in a competitive clash before Wanderers FC secured a 3-1 win. Strong performances from Nicole Wilkinson, Keely Salter and Bre Campbell highlighted the team’s determination ahead of next week’s matchup against Country United.
WUFC’s U23s delivered a dominant 11-0 win over Magpies FC, with Aaron Kinsella scoring four goals and two apiece for Finlay Farrell, Seb Shand and Pepe Perea. An impressive clean sheet for goalkeeper Josh Healey. The Premier Men followed with a commanding 4-1 victory against Magpies FC, highlighted by Ethan Rose’s penalty and a Reef Peel hat-trick in a fast, physical clash.
Contributed with thanks to Joscelyn O’Keefe
The Brahmans’ powerful middle forwards eventually proved too strong, while young local talent Jake Hinton enjoyed a memorable A Grade debut by crossing for a try before his brother Mitch Hinton added another just 18 minutes later in a special family moment. English recruit Ryan Taylor also played a key role, maintaining his impressive early season form with a perfect five-from-five goal kicking performance in difficult windy conditions.
The successful weekend saw the Brahmans claim victories in three of the four grades while also celebrating the long-awaited return of the club’s women’s side.
The Brahmans now turn their attention to another huge challenge this Saturday when they travel to face arch-rivals the Moranbah Miners, with matches beginning from midday.
Contributed with thanks to Mandy Bateup
Cannonvale Cannons Celebrates Local Talent
The Cannonvale Cannons recently had their 2026 Club Celebrations in which they celebrated their local swimming talent.
Special thanks were given to Race Secretary Theresa, In-Training Race Secretary Kelly and Upgrades & Records officer Amy. Gareth and Leanne were congratulated for supplying the most chocolate at Club Night. Tora was awarded for achieving the required time to reach Bronze Squad and Tyler was awarded for achiev-
ing the required time to reach Junior Development Squad.
Thanks were given to Ellie, Kate and Haylee for consistently providing support with marshalling, warm-up and land work when coaches were unavailable.
The Most Improved Awarded was given to Lily, Cooper, Eloise, Harry, Mackenzie, Zavier, Roxy & Tommy.
A huge congratulations to everyone involved.
Photo supplied
Keeper - Josh Healey
The Most Improved Award, celebrating PB’s achieved in the pool. Great job everyone!! Photo source: Facebook
Whitsunday Sea Eagles AFL
On Saturday the Whitsunday Sea Eagles travelled down to Mackay to take on the Eastern Swans. Despite each team going down in their matches, the Club’s spirit, determination and pride remained strong, with players continuing to fight right up until the final siren.
The Under 13s played a great first quarter, keeping the scoreboard even. Unfortunately for the next three quarters the Swans got away from them. The final score seeing the Swans get up 68-8.
A rocky start for the Under 15s side saw them let the Swans score five unanswered goals. After a quarter time address from the Coaches, the team began to put the pressure on. Their tackles, teamwork, and ability to lift their heads and keep going stood out over the next three quarters. Unfortunately, not the result the Sea Eagles were after, with a final score of 86-26.
The Under 17s fought hard but couldn’t match the Swans. Their pressure and effort did not waver, and it was obvious that their training is paying off, and they continue to improve each week. Final score 83-23.
The standout game for the day was the Senior Men’s. It was neck and neck all
day, each team only one point away throughout the game. Facing a side that has been in the past three Grand Finals, the Sea Eagles were ready for the challenge. They were determined all game, putting the pressure on and showcasing their signature style of chaos footy. After a great match the Sea Eagles fell just two points short, with a final score of 44-42.
This Saturday the 16th of May the Sea Eagles are back down to Mackay to take on the Mackay City Hawks at Harrup Park for Indigenous Round. Junior games starting from 10:40am, and our Senior Women’s team are back and starting our Senior games off at 1:50pm. Be there and support your local teams!
Contributed by Georgia Whitton - Whitsunday Sea Eagles
Whitsunday Weightlifting Club Delivers Successful Parabench Competition at NQ Games 2026
Whitsunday Weightlifting Club wrapped up a successful Parabench Development Competition last weekend as part of the 2026 North Queensland Games, with four athletes competing across the age and ability spectrum in what proved to be an inspiring day of sport at St Catherines Catholic College in Proserpine.
Held on Saturday 2 May and run in partnership with Para Powerlifting Australia, the event drew competitors from across the region — from Townsville to Mackay — ranging in age from 21 to 64 years. The standard of lifting impressed all in attendance, with athletes at very different stages of their para-sport journey each delivering standout performances.
Taking out first place in the women’s division was Australian representative Trish Wallace from Townsville, who benched an impressive 64kg. Local para-athlete Di Jackson claimed second place with a 33kg lift, while first-time competitor Sigrid Eitler took third with 30kg — a remarkable debut on the competition platform. In the men’s division, Mackay athlete Bryce Jackson took first place with a 62kg bench.
Club founder, president and head coach Leanne Knox said the day exceeded expectations. “Although it was a small competition, it helped raise awareness of our club’s capacity to train people with all kinds of disabilities,” she said. “There is a place for everyone in our club.”
Knox is encouraging anyone living with movement limitations or other disabilities — as well as carers — to reach out and explore how strength training can benefit their physical, mental and social wellness.
The club also celebrated a significant equipment milestone, with a specialist bench built thanks to local business Airlie Sail and Shade (Paul Mitchell) and club member Ian Cordell, alongside a bench received through the Para Uplift Program via the Australian Institute of Sport.
With competitors eyeing national and international competition, the future looks bright for para-sport in the Whitsundays.
To find out more, contact Whitsunday Weightlifting Club on 0411 199 427.
Competition results:
Female
1st: Trish Wallace - 64kg bench
2nd - Di Jackson - 33 kg bench
3rd Sigrid Eitler - 30 kg bench
Male
1st Bryce Jackson - 62 kg bench.
Contributed with thanks to the Whitsunday Weightlifting Club
Sportspark Fixtures
SATURDAY 16 MAY –Airlie Beach Football Club Junior Fixtures Field 2
• 8:30am – 3 games
• 9:30am – 3 games
• 10:30am – 2 games
• 11:30am – 2 games
SATURDAY 16 MAY
– Whitsunday Raiders
Ladies First Home Game + Ladies Day
A big afternoon of rugby league at the Sportspark as the Raiders women play their first home game of the season.
• 4:00pm – Women’s Whitsunday Raiders v Bowen Muddies
• 4:45pm approx – Men’s 7’s Exhibition Game
• 5:00pm – Women’s Slade Point v Moranbah Ladies
• 5:45pm approx – Men’s 7’s Exhibition Game
Plus Denim & Diamonds
Ladies Day celebrations.
Ticket sales close Wednesday 13 May. Supporters are encouraged to get down and support the club for a huge afternoon and evening at the Sportspark.
SUNDAY 17 MAY & MONDAY 18 MAY – Northern U12 Touch Trials
• Daily from 10:00am –3:00pm
• Junior representative touch football across the weekend
MONDAY 18 MAY – Whitsunday Touch Competition
• 4:30pm – Rookies
• From 6:00pm – Senior Competition
FRIDAY 22 MAY – Whitsunday United FC Night Fixtures v City Brothers
• 6:00pm – Div 2 Men
• 8:00pm – Div 1 Men
SATURDAY 23 MAY –Whitsunday United FC Home Fixtures
• 11:30am – U13 FQPL v Dolphins U13 FQPL
• 1:00pm – U14/15 Div 1 v Mackay Lions U14/15 Div 1
• 3:00pm – Women v Magpies FC Women
• 5:00pm – U23 Men v Dol-
phins FC U23 Men
• 7:00pm – Men v Dolphins FC Men
SUNDAY 24 MAY – Club
Masters Darts Tournament – Club Whitsunday Sportsbar
The Club Masters returns with players competing for $500 prize money and Club Masters glory.
• From 9:00am
• Open to all
• $20 entry fee
• $500 prize money
• Numbers limited
Now in its 5th edition, this event is one of the club’s major blue-ribbon darts events outside of the Premier League and Xmas Open.
SUNDAY 24 MAY – Brahmans v Souths Rugby League – League is coming to Airlie Beach Field 1 and Field 2:
• 10:00am – U20s
• 11:30am – Ladies
• 1:00pm – Reserve Grade
• 3:00pm – A Grade
MONDAY 25 MAY – Whitsunday Touch Competition
• 4:30pm – Rookies
• From 6:00pm – Senior Competition
FRIDAY 29 MAY – Whitsunday United FC Night Fixtures v Mackay Lions
• 6:00pm – Div 2 Men
• 8:00pm – Div 1 Men
SATURDAY 30 MAY –AFL Sea Eagles v Saints
Five games across the day: • 9:15am • 10:40am • 12:15pm • 1:50pm • 3:20pm
SATURDAY 30 MAY –Whitsunday United FC v Mackay Lions
• 11:30am – U13 FQPL
• 11:30am – U14/15 Division 1
• 1:00pm – U14/15 FQPL
• 3:00pm – FQPL 3 Women
• 5:00pm – FQPL 3 Men U23
• 7:00pm – FQPL 3 Men
Photo supplied
Wangaratta Bowls
Tuesday’s winners were Ray Muir, Maureen Hyde and Deb Retchless defeated Neale Chittenden, Joe Cukela and Bill Price. Gus Murray, Barry Donn and Dennis Madeley defeated John Hayson, Skin Querro and Laurie Land. Stumpy Adams, Sue Shearing and Shirley Jones defeated Bron Tolcher, Isabel Wheeler and Boof Querro. The jackpot didn’t go off.
Club Competition for the week: Men’s Open Single Final was won by Allan Rolfe who defeated Ron Hyde.
Men’s Open Pairs: Mark Drummond Allan Rolfe defeated Laurie Land and Kevin Daniels.
Men’s B Singles Final: N Chittenden de-
feated Kevin Baxter.
Ladies B Singles Deb Retchless defeated Lindy Suann.
Sunday’s Mother Day afternoon winners were: John Hayson and Lorraine Knight who defeated Skin Querro and Laurie Land. Boof Qurerro and Wheeler K Jewell defeated Celly Jeal, Deb Retchless and Kennedy Whitton. Eileen Dunn, Maureen Hyde and Greg Colquhoun defeated Bill Myers, Gavin Charles and Allan Rolfe. Lindy Suann, Sue Shearing and Graeme Read defeated Alex Beaumont, Shirly Jones and Stuart Jeal who also won the Jackpot.
Contributed with thanks to Penny Warren
Proserpine Bowls Club News
Congratulations to Andrew Bell and Nathan Harriott who, representing the Mackay District, contributed to the district securing a place in the Division 2 finals playoff at Broadbeach. On the final day, they won the deciding game against the side that was holding first place in the division. At that level of play, a single shot can mean the difference between a win and a loss. All the players will now be looking forward to a well-deserved rest from the pressures of competition for a few days.
Over the weekend, a large number of our club competition games were played in great conditions.
In the Club Championship Singles, Barry Saroglia defeated Bryan Davy 25–6; Gavin Noonan defeated Brett Saroglia 25–13; and Toby Craig defeated Trevor Parsons 25–15.
In B Singles, after what appeared to have been an epic match, Todd Leys defeated Kendall Watts 25–24. Vince Olsen defeated Alen Sanderson 25–8.
In the Club Championship Pairs, Barry Saroglia and Gavin Milne defeated Kendall Watts (substituting for Luchie Gardel)
Airlie Beach Bowls Club News
The week started on Tuesday with the continuation of Women’s Pairs and social bowls, which saw skipper David Bradley with lead Regan Maher become the pairs winners of the day.
Wednesday afternoon social bowls had 28 participants, and the highest score of the day went to the team of skipper Noel Crosbie with lead Mervyn Stewart, who won 32–19 over skipper Phil O’Brien and Desmond Ballance.
Wednesday night Business House Bowls saw about 30 bowlers attend, run by Bob and Yvonne Spees, with results to be announced next week.
Friday afternoon saw the arrival of 16 bowlers from the Christian College, and what a talented group they are. Mr Richardson, Aishmeen Sandhu, and Shaniah
Saremo are an awesome pairs team and could become very successful future representative bowlers if they choose to pursue the sport. Cooper Wilde is also a very talented sportsman and a fantastic asset to the school. Special mention must also go to Ryan Clark and Elliana Langshore, who could develop into excellent bowlers if they continue to apply themselves and build their skills.
This program will give all the students valuable lessons in teamwork and demonstrate what sport can do for classroom development and success in understanding subjects that may have previously seemed difficult. We look forward to continuing to work with the students.
Saturday morning Scroungers saw the last spot for the afternoon finals up for
BOWLS
and Bryan Davy 22–11.
In the B Pairs Final, Jonathan Levett and David Ling defeated Vince Olsen and Todd Leys 20–15. Jonathan and David will now go on to contest the Champion of Champions B Pairs, to be played on October 17 and 18 at Wests Tigers.
In social play this week, there were some highly competitive games. On Wednesday, Alen Sanderson, Philip Brown, and Heather Brown defeated John Anderson, Henny Tattam, and Trevor Parsons 26–10. Graham Thrupp, Bruce Uhe, and Dale Haack defeated Arthur Griffith, Vince Olsen, and Mike Harrison 25–19.
On Sunday, it was lovely to see Sandy Daffara back playing. Alen Sanderson and Heather Brown defeated Bruce Uhe and Sandy Daffara 31–17, although the game was much closer than the score suggests. Arthur Griffith, Philip Brown, and Mike Harrison produced a sprint finish, scoring nine shots over the final three ends to defeat John Anderson, Henny Tattam, and Mark Holmes 23–10.
Contributed with thanks to Proserpine Bowls Club.
BOWLS
grabs, and John Matterson, who has just returned to the club after major heart surgery, proved he is still a very good bowler by winning the final spot against Andy McDougall and Tony Whitehorn.
The previous winners lined up for the final: Des Ballance, Maureen Barnard, David Cleary, Alan Pershouse, John Askew, Betty and Tony Whitehorn, Dennis Donadelli, and, to everyone’s surprise and delight, John Matterson. He continued his brilliant form, winning the coveted trophy in the final.
Sunday afternoon’s social bowls saw two games of pairs and one game of triples. Liz and Arthur McManus teamed up with Des Ballance and won 26–15 over Stacey Hadlow’s team of Lou Rogan and Alma Rose Mawson. However, the winners of the day,
with the lowest winning margin drawn out by Club Manager Fiona Greener, were the team of “Take the Money Tony” Whitehorn with Dawn Dowell, who won 21–20 over skipper Margo Stanley and Brett Simpson.
The men’s singles in A Grade, B Grade, and Seniors have now reached the semi-finals, with results to be published soon. Men’s and Women’s Pennants also commence this weekend.
Free lessons continue on Monday and Thursday afternoons from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and all are welcome.
John Askew presents John Matterson with his Scroungers Trophy after his well-deserved win.
Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson
Winners John Hayson and Lorraine Knight with Men’s President Graeme Read. Photo supplied
PGC COMPETITION RESULTS - WEEK ENDING 10/5/2026
Another busy week with kinder weather - some excellent scoring, a sign that the course is drying out and more people are getting out there. The wind should dissipate soon - ish.
TUESDAY 5/5/26
PGC - Stroke
MEN :
Winner : John Oates 72 nett (C/B)
R/Up : Peter Lindsay (C/B)
3rd : John Grosskreutz
NTPs :
LADIES :
Winner : Tiina Randmae 71 nett
R/Up : Lyn Muller 73 nett
3rd: Paula McQuat 75 nett
VETS :
Stroke - May MM/Putts
LADIES :
Winner : Tiina Randmae 71 nett
R/Up : Lyn Muller 73 nett
3rd : Paula McQuat 75 nett
MEN :
Winner : John Oates 72 nett
R/Up : Peter Lindsay
3rd : John Grosskreutz
WEDNESDAY 6/5/26
Stroke - May MM : kindly sponsored by Airllywood
LADIES :
Winner : Lyn Muller 69 nett
R/Up : Tina Badenhorst 70 nett
3rd : Robyn Whitham 71 nett (C/B) from Di Chard
NTPs : Lyn Muller (2nd & 13th), Ann Gardel (9th), Anna Winterbourn (16th)
THURSDAY 7/5/26
PGC - May MM : kindly sponsored by Loot Pay
A Grade :
Winner : Brian Allen 65 nett
R/Up : Adam Hosie 67 nett
B Grade :
Winner : Steven Hall 71 nett
R/Up : Luke Swift 72 nett
NTPs : Les Randles (2nd), Gary Scotford (9th), Paul Gray (13th),Gavin Kerwand (16th)
FRIDAY 8/5/26
9 hole Run : kindly sponsored by the Metropole Hotel : Back 9
Winner : Byron Taylor 22 points
R/up : Steven Clare 18 points (/B)
3rd : Simon Moore
NTPs : Adam Nissen (13th), Cooper Nissen (16th)
SATURDAY 9/5/26
Stableford : kindly sponsored by the Airlie Beach Hotel
MEN :
A Grade :
Winner : Jayden Lloyd 40 points
R/Up : Tony Chapple 38 points
3rd : Ben Bullock 36 points
B Grade :
Winner : Andrew Smart 38 points
R/Up : Jim Sherrington 37 points
3rd : Mason Johnson 36 points
NTPs : Logan Devery (2nd), Chris Pirlo (9th), LADIES
Winner : Sidonie Fleet 43 points
R/Up : Tiina Randmae 38 points
3rd : Rehab Hull 35 points (C/B) from Georgie Holmes
NTPs : Levi Holmes (9th), Brian Allen (13th), Gerald Lovell (16th)
LADIES :
Winner : Sara Hagy 35 points (C/B)
R/Up : Loretta Puttick
NTPs : Di Chard (2nd)
Contributed with thanks to Tiina Randmae
SOCIAL
MUSIC FROM 5.00PM
Across 1 Choice or alternative (6)
4 Filthy (7)
7 Tall building (10)
11 Very poor person (6)
12 Flier (7)
13 Ethically upright (5)
14 Buckwheat noodles (4)
15 Shallow dish (6)
18 Left-wing political adherents (10)
19 Relish (4)
20 Midday nap (Sp) (6)
21 Sibilate (4)
22 Disdain (5)
24 Sisterhood (8)
27 Small rowboat (6)
28 Vote paper (6)
31 Take place (5)
34 A kidney-shaped nut (6)
35 Noisy stomach gas release (5)
37 A young pilchard (7)
38 Interminable (7)
41 Bitter quarrel (4)
42 Sugar grass (4)
43 New Zealand lizard (7)
44 Widespread and uncontrolled (7)
45 Marine structure (5)
47 French Riviera town (6)
48 Holding (5)
50 Mainstay (6)
52 Explain the meaning of (6)
53 Amount of tasks to be done (8)
55 Narrowest part of the torso (5)
58 Road fee (4)
59 Mechanical sealing device (6)
61 Fight (coll) (4)
63 Pro-state material (10)
64 Stronghold (6)
66 Notion or concept (4)
67 Grub (5)
68 Boat race (7)
69 Reserved in advance (6)
70 Unnecessary or unwarranted (10)
71 Cries, squeals (7)
72 Waits in line (6)
2 Epidemic disease (6)
3 Deceiver (8)
4 Reptilian skin-plate (5)
5 Detailed examination (8)
6 Constraint (6)
7 Triangular savoury pastry (6)
8 Endurance (7)
9 Self-restraint (10)
10 Bliss (8)
16 Principal (5)
17 Countrified (6)
23 Fellow student (9)
25 Classical music ensemble (9)
26 Gradual and harmful (9)
29 Big (5)
30 Screw (5)
31 Musical drama (5)
32 Tupperware, for example (9)
33 Theatre practice (9)
36 Well-mannered (9)
39 White-plumed heron (5)
40 Brazilian dance (5)
41 Swiss currency (5)
46 Victorious (10)
49 Of foreign origin (6)
51 Book of maps (5)
52 Small dough-wrapped morsel (8)
54 Digital information cache (8)
56 African deer (8)
57 Obvious (7)
59 Pink and grey cockatoos (6)
60 Marine predators (6)
62 Cryogenically suspend (6)
65 Gather (5)
To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.
Each
word search
Theme: Eyes
Can you find all the words listed? The leftover letters will spell out a secret message.
10.00 Compass. 10.30 Stuff The British Stole. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 News. 1.00 The Assembly. 1.45 Bad Company.
2.10 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 2.55 Grand Designs Aust. 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. 4.40 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Patience. (M) 9.20 Gruen. 9.55 Urzila. 10.20 News. 10.40 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 11.25 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.15 Love Me. 1.05 Rage New Music. 5.00 Rage.
6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Death In Paradise. 1.30 Patience. 2.20 David Attenborough’s Galapagos. 3.10 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef. 4.10 Long Lost Family. 5.00 Australian Story. 5.30 Landline. 6.00 Kath & Kim. (PG) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG)
6.00 Rage. 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 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 The Assembly. 3.15 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. 4.10 Grand Designs. 5.00 Back Roads. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Compass. 7.00 News. 7.30 The Assembly. 8.15 Bad Company. (PG) 8.40 Bergerac. (M) 9.30 Death In Paradise. 10.30 Silent Witness. 12.15 Rage. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 4.00 Dream Gardens. 4.30 A Bite To Eat. 5.00 Insiders.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 News. 10.00 Silent Witness. 11.40 You Can’t Ask That. 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline. 2.00 Spicks And Specks. 2.30 Brush With Fame. 3.00 Grand Designs Aust. 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. 4.45 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Aust Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.20 Media Watch. 9.35 Planet America. 10.05 Todd Sampson’s Why? 10.40 News. 10.55 The Business. 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.00 Long Lost Family. 12.45 Rage. 4.00 Gardening Aust. 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 7.30.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Death In Paradise. 2.00 Spicks And Specks. 2.25 Brush With Fame. 2.55 Grand Designs Aust. 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. 4.40 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Shaun Micallef’s Going For Broke. 8.45 Murder In The Skies: Who Downed MH17? 9.30 Compass. 10.05 If You’re Listening. 10.30 News. 10.45 The Business. 11.00 Four Corners. 11.45 Media Watch. 12.05 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.55 Long Lost Family. 1.45 Rage. 4.00 Gardening Aust. 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 7.30.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. 2.00 Spicks And Specks. 2.30 Brush With Fame. 3.00 Grand Designs Aust. 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. 4.45 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Gruen. 8.35 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 9.25 Urzila. 9.50 Bad Company. 10.15 Planet America. 10.45 News. 11.00 The Business. 11.20 You Can’t Ask That. 11.50 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.40 Long Lost Family. 1.30 Rage. 4.00 Gardening Aust. 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 7.30.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 News. 10.00 Gruen. 10.35 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 11.25 Urzila. 12.00 News. 1.00 Bergerac. 2.00 Spicks And Specks. 2.30 Brush With Fame. 3.00 Restoration Aust. 3.55 Frankie Drake. 4.40 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Restoration Aust. 9.00 The Assembly. 9.45 Shaun Micallef’s Going For Broke. 10.30 News. 10.45 The Business. 11.05 Frankie Drake. 11.50 Long Lost Family. 12.35 Rage. 4.00 Gardening Aust. 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 7.30.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Point. 2.05 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres. 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. H’lights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Eurovision Song Contest. 10.00 Rock Legends. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 The King. 11.55 Babylon Berlin. 1.50 Syndrome E. 3.55 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 4.30 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 For The Love Of Dogs. 11.00 Hot Roads: World’s Most Dangerous Roads. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Sailing. Sail Grand Prix. H’lights. 3.00 Stories From The Cities. 3.30 U-96, The True Story Of Das Boot. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. H’lights. 5.30 Plat Du Tour. 5.35 Cold War Spies. 6.30 News. 7.30 Eurovision Song Contest. 10.00 The Wonders Of Europe. 11.00 Snowpiercer. 1.40 The Kingdom. 3.00 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 4.10 Bamay. 5.00 Eurovision Song Contest.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 The Point. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Gymnastics. Artistic World Challenge Cup Series. H’lights. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. H’lights. 5.30 The Battle Of Crete. 6.30 News. 7.30 Eurovision Song Contest. 12.00 MOVIE: Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song. (2021) 2.05 Matched. 2.55 A Certain Mother. 4.15 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News Compass Points. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.05 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres. 3.00 Going Places. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. H’lights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. 8.40 Ancient Greece By Train. 9.35 Buzzcocks. 10.20 SBS News. 10.50 Sambre: Anatomy Of A Crime. 11.50 Gomorrah. 2.45 Off The Beaten Track With Kate Humble. 3.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Point. 2.05 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres. 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 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS News. 10.30 Living Black. 11.05 The Negotiator. 12.00 World On Fire. 3.15 Off The Beaten Track With Kate Humble. 4.25 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. H’lights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Alexander Armstrong In India. 8.30 The Trial Of Michael Jackson. 9.25 The Audacity. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Rise Of The Raven. 12.05 Golden Boy. 1.55 Classified. 3.35 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 4.40 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. 3.00 Living Black. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. H’lights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Rick Stein’s Australia. 8.40 American Prince: JFK Jr. 9.30 A Gentleman In Moscow. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Under The Bridge. 11.55 DNA. 2.30 Off The Beaten Track With Kate Humble. 3.40 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 4.15 Bamay. 4.55 Destination Flavour Bitesize. 5.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Malicious Motives. (2021) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.00 Football. AFL. Round 10. Gold Coast Suns v Port Adelaide. 11.00 GetOn Extra. 11.30 My Reno Rules. (PG) 1.05 Quacks. (M) 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. 12.00 Horse Racing. Arrowfield Dark Jewel Classic Race Day, Andrew Ramsden Race Day and Doomben 10,000 Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.00 Ooops! I Bought A Pub. 8.30 MOVIE: The Day After Tomorrow. (2004) (M) 11.00 SAS: AUS v ENG. (M) 12.00 Devils. (MA15+) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 It’s Academic. 5.00 House Of Wellness.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 House Of Wellness. 3.30 Border Security. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club. 8.00 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.00 Child Snatchers: A Day At The Fair. (MA15+) 10.50 24 Hours In Police Custody. 12.00 A Friend Of The Family. 1.15 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 Time Is Money. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Glenn And Mick’s Celebrity Intervention. 8.40 9-1-1. (M) 9.40 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. 10.40 The Agenda Setters. 11.40 Happy’s Place. 12.10 New Amsterdam. 1.10 The Outdoor Room. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Paris Can Wait. (2016) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 11. South Sydney Rabbitohs v
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 Great Australian Detour Snow. 1.00 Explore TV Viking. 1.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 2.30 Scar Tissue. 3.30 Tasman Trails. 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Eels v Melbourne Storm. 9.40 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. 10.00 MOVIE: City Of Lies. (2018) 12.05 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 1.00 Tasman Trails. 2.00 The Incredible Journey. 2.30 TV Shop. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Helping Hands. 6.00 Tough Tested. 7.00 Reel Action. 7.30 Escape Fishing. 8.00 I Fish. 8.30 On The Fly. 9.00 All 4 Adventure. 10.00 4x4 Adventures. 11.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. 12.00 Dog House. 1.00 Buy To Build. 1.30 Frugal Foodie. 2.00 MasterChef Aust.
6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Floor. 1.15 Getaway. 1.45 My Way. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Floor. (PG) 8.45 100% Footy. (M) 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 Outback Opal Hunters. 11.15 Footy Classified. 12.15 Tipping Point. 1.05 Hello SA. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Skippy. 4.30 ACA. 5.00
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 Time Is Money. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Reno Rules. (PG) 9.15 House Of Wellness. (PG) 10.15 The Agenda Setters. 11.15 Ambulance: Code Red. (M) 12.15 New Amsterdam. 1.15 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Floor. 1.15 Destination WA. 1.45 My Way. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PG) 8.30 Clarkson’s Farm. (M) 9.40 9News
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 Time Is Money. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 SAS: AUS v ENG. (M) 8.30 The Front Bar. (M) 9.30 Unfiltered. (M) 10.00 The Agenda Setters. 11.00 Ultimate Crash Test. 1.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Events That Changed Australia. 8.30
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. 10.30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. 11.30 To Be Advised. 12.30 New Amsterdam. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Love, Game, Match. (2022)
7.35pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. (R)
8.00 Be Cool, ScoobyDoo! (PG, R)
8.55 BattleBots. (PG)
9.40 Gladiators UK. (PG, R)
10.40 Merlin. (PG, R)
11.20 Good Game Spawn Point. (PG, R)
11.45 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. (R)
7.30pm Kids Baking Championship.
8.10 Kids BBQ Championship. (R)
8.55 Caper Crew. (R)
9.15 Mr Bean: The Animated Series.
9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)
10.20 Abbott Elementary. (PG, R)
10.45 Merlin. (PG, R) 11.25 Operation Ouch! (R)
7.30pm The Inbestigators. (R)
7.45 Caper Crew.
8.10 Secrets At Red Rocks. (PG)
8.30 Animal Park. (PG)
10.00 Secrets Of The Zoo. (PG, R)
10.45 Merlin. (PG, R)
11.30 Ultimate Vets. (PG, R)
12.00am Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. (PG, R)
7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG, R)
8.00 Young Sheldon. (PG, R)
8.25 Young Sheldon. (PG, R)
8.45 Expedition With Steve Backshall. (PG, R)
9.35 Chopped Junior. (PG, R)
10.15 Kids Baking Championship. (R)
11.00 Merlin. (PG, R)
11.45 Operation Ouch! (R)
7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG, R)
8.00 Young Sheldon. (PG, R)
8.25 Young Sheldon. (PG, R)
8.45 The Slow Mo Guys’ Big Adventures. (PG)
9.05 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)
9.30 BattleBots. (R)
10.20 Merlin. (PG, R) 11.05 Operation Ouch! (R)
7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG, R)
8.00 Young Sheldon. (PG, R)
8.25 Young Sheldon. (PG, R)
9.05 Adventure Time. (R)
9.50 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. (R)
11.20 Super Happy Magic Forest. (R)
11.45 Operation Ouch! (R)
7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG, R)
8.00 Young Sheldon. (PG, R)
8.25 Young Sheldon. (PG, R)
8.45 Ultimate Vets. (PG)
9.05 Animal Park.
10.35 Merlin. (PG, R)
11.20 Deadly 60. (R)
11.50 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. (R)
8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. (PG) 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. (M, R)
11.30 Surviving The Moment Of Impact. (M, R)
5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)
6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)
5.30pm The Derbyshire Auction House.
6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Airport Security: USA. (PG)
8.30 Movie: A Star Is Born. (2018) (M, R) 11.15 Movie: Gifted. (2017) (M, R)
1.10 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R) 1.40 Movie: The Angry Silence. (1960) (PG, R)
5.00pm Movie: Agatha Christie’s Evil Under The Sun. (1982) (PG, R)
7.30 Movie: Air Force One. (1997) (M, R) Harrison Ford. 9.55 Movie: The Mod Squad. (1999) (M, R) Giovanni Ribisi. 11.50 The Real Murders Of Atlanta. (MA15+, R)
12.50 Movie: Rasputin: The Mad Monk. (1966) (M, R)
5.30pm Midsomer Murders. (PG, R)
7.30 David Attenborough’s Mammals. (PG, R)
8.40 Paramedics. (M, R)
9.40 Emergency. (M, R)
10.40 Major Crimes. (M, R) 11.40 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R)
1.40 Movie: I Live In Grosvenor Square. (1945) (G, R)
5.30pm The Derbyshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R) 8.40 Four Weddings And A Funeral. (M, R) 10.40 Major Crimes. (M, R) 11.40 Chicago Med. (MA15+, R) 12.40 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.00 Football Tonight. 7.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Semi-final. Newcastle Jets v Sydney FC. Second leg.
10.00 NCIS. (M, R)
10.55 NCIS. (M, R)
11.50 NCIS. (M, R)
12.45 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 JAG. (PG, R)
7.30 Movie: Deep Impact. (1998) (M, R) Morgan Freeman, Robert Duvall. 9.50 Blue Bloods. (M, R) 10.45 JAG. (PG, R) 11.45 JAG. (PG, R) 12.45 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.00 Becker. (PG, R) 10.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 8.20 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 8.45 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.10 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.30 Ridiculousness. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
8.20 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 8.45 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.10 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.30 Ridiculousness. (PG, R)
12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 Bull. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
8.30 NCIS. (M, R)
9.25 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Bull. (PG, R) 11.15 JAG. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)
6.30 Friends. (PG, R)
8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (M, R) 9.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.00 Becker. (PG, R)
10.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 Bull. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Bull. (M, R) 11.15 Bull. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)
6.30 Friends. (PG, R)
8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
10.00 Becker. (PG, R)
10.30 Frasier. (PG, R)
11.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6.05pm Over The Black Dot. (R)
6.35 Jeopardy! (R) 7.00 Jeopardy! (R) 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 7. 1.35 The Nine Lives Of. (M, R)
5.55pm Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.25 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.55 The Mega-Brands That Built The World. (PG)
5.40pm The Frontier: The Discovery Of A Land. (PG, R)
6.35 Abandoned Engineering. (PG, R)
7.30 Abandoned Engineering. (M, R)
8.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 9.
1.35 The Nine Lives Of. (M, R)
5.50pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Holy Marvels With Dennis Quaid. (M) 9.20 Soccer’s American Dream. (M) 10.15 The Verdict. (M) 12.05 Dark Side Of The Ring. (M, R) 1.55 NHK World English News.
5.55pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG)
6.45 Jeopardy! (R)
7.10 Jeopardy! (R) 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.35 Travel Man. (PG, R) 9.05 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 10. 1.35 NHK World English News.
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 Bull. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
8.30 NCIS. (M, R)
9.30 NCIS. (M, R)
10.30 The Weekly KickOff.
11.00 Bull. (PG, R)
11.55 JAG. (PG, R)
12.50 Home Shopping. (R) 1.20 Home Shopping. (R) 1.50 Home Shopping. (R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Bull. (PG, R)
6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)
6.30 Friends. (PG, R)
8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
9.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
10.00 Becker. (PG, R)
10.30 Frasier. (PG, R)
11.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
5.45pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG) 6.35 Jeopardy! (R) 7.00 Jeopardy! (R) 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 11. 1.35 The Nine Lives Of. (MA15+, R)
