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This week, I’m off on an adventure of my own—I fly to Italy today for a two-week holiday!
We’ll be landing in Rome, catching a train to Florence, and then taking a taxi to a small village called Radicondoli, where we’ve leased a small holiday villa with our family.
It’s a special trip for us, as we’ll be sharing the villa with my brothers and their families, along with our beautiful mother, Jan.
While I’m incredibly excited for the travels ahead, I’m also a little sad to be missing the Great Barrier Reef Festival this year. It’s truly one of the most magical events on our annual calendar, and I hope you all head down to enjoy it next week.
As the major print media sponsor of the Great Barrier Reef Festival, we’ve been running regular updates each week to help build excitement—and now we’re taking it up a notch with two special features!
This week, you’ll find an eight-page feature packed with details on the many activities happening during
the festival. Next week, we’ll follow up with even more exciting news and updates leading into the big weekend. Be sure to read both editions to stay up to date with the latest information and event highlights.
It’s definitely Festival Season—and in the following weeks, we’re shifting into Airlie Beach Race Week! We’ll also be publishing a special feature on this iconic event, which is perfect for sailing enthusiasts and anyone looking to soak up the vibrant atmosphere.
Race Week is just as much fun onshore as it is offshore. The Whitsunday Sailing Club will host evening events throughout the week, finishing with a spectacular fireworks display for everyone to enjoy.
Don’t miss our upcoming Race Week feature to find out how you can get involved and join in the fun!
Quote of the Week: “One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it’s worth watching.” (Gerard Way)
Last week, when staff entered their office in Airlie Beach, they noticed a little note had been left on their desks.
Looking around curiously, they wondered if it had been one of their co-workers, but soon discovered that every desk had a note - who could it be?
Each note was handwritten and included one simple yet inspiring sentence.
The office soon filled with staff, and each person read their note, taking a moment to pause before the day began.
Each note was individual, and somehow, each one spoke to a feeling inside. It provided a deep, meaningful message that only the recipient could truly resonate with.
“Who could have left these notes?” said one staff member.
Others shrugged in response.
“The only thing I can think of is
that it was the cleaner.”
The cleaner, a young girl in her early 20s, had indeed been attending to her duties after hours the night before.
The desks sparkled, and the neat notes were left on top.
It had to be the cleaner.
The following week, the cleaner smiled knowingly when asked if it was her.
“I don’t know,” she said. “I just felt like it!”
This simple act of kindness reminds us that it doesn’t take grand gestures to make a lasting impact.
In a world that often rushes by, a few thoughtful words— offered quietly and without expectation—can spark connection, lift spirits, and leave a mark that lasts long after the moment has passed.
Kindness is powerful. And sometimes, it’s as simple as a note.
Asnorkelling trip at one of the Whitsundays’ most iconic destinations turned into a medical emergency last Thursday, when a woman in her 50s experienced breathing difficulties in a near-drowning incident at Whitehaven Beach.
Just before midday on 17 July, BMA CQ Rescue was urgently tasked to the area with the rescue helicopter becoming the only emergency service able to respond swiftly due to the area’s isolation.
Landing directly on the pristine sands of Whitehaven Beach, the onboard critical care team quickly stabilised the woman before airlifting her to Mackay for further treatment.
BMA CQ Rescue Pilot Leigh Wilkinson said the incident was a stark reminder of the vital role the service plays in the Whitsundays.
“Whitehaven is one of the most beautiful and remote parts of our region,” he said. “In situations like this, where time and access are major challenges, our rescue helicopter can make all the difference. We were able to get to the scene quickly, land safely, and ensure the patient received the urgent critical care she needed.”
The aeromedical mission highlighted the critical importance of having rapid-response rescue services in isolated areas, especially those frequented by tourists and recrational visitors.
BMA CQ Rescue is the only community-funded rescue helicopter service operating in the region, providing life-saving support across land, sea, and island communities. Available 24/7, 365 days a year, the service covers one of the most diverse and geographically vast areas in Queensland. As tourism continues to bring thousands of
It was mid-morning when their boots hit the ground and the Korean marines moved stealthily across the unfamiliar Australian terrain.
They located enemy positions, launched a section attack across a creek bed and neutralised the threat before taking control of the objective.
Under the cover of darkness, a combined Australian, United States and Korean reconnaissance team crept ashore in small boats to secure the landing zone, confirm enemy targets and check the terrain to ensure the Korean force could land uncontested.
First Lieutenant Dongmyeong Lee, who led the assault with his platoon from the 51st Battalion, said the exercise strengthened his troops’ ability to adapt quickly and fight alongside coalition partners.
“Today’s operation was successful thanks to each platoon leader and squad leader and how each member was able to perform their own duty successfully,” First Lieutenant Lee said.
“The main difference between the Republic of Korea and Australia is the territory.
The elevations are different, the grass is different, but my members were able to adjust quickly and operate in optimal conditions.”
Major Scott Moon, Officer in Charge of the Land Response Cell in Bowen, said the exercise was about synchronising multinational forces to operate seamlessly in challenging coastal environments.
“The planning was conducted at the formation level, and then the assault was conducted by a platoon-plus sized element on the ground,” Major Moon said.
“For the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, this is the first time, apart from the force integration training, that they’ve actually conducted an assault on the ground in this Area of Operation.
“It was all smooth, it went to plan – they were on time and on target.”
The Bowen assaults formed just one part of a broader coalition mission, setting the stage for the next phase of the operation.
The assault was one of four objective sites in the Bowen area – the forces continued to move on to participate in Joint Forcible Entry Operations in Shoalwater Bay.
Whitsunday Regional Council is encouraging the community to share their feedback on the draft Airlie Beach Masterplan, a bold vision aimed at guiding the town’s future growth and transformation in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympics and beyond.
Mayor Ry Collins said the draft plan marks an exciting step forward in reimagining the future of Airlie Beach and shaping a long-term vision that extends to 2050.
“This is a draft for feedback, and we want locals, visitors and businesses to help us fine-tune it,” Mayor Collins said.
“Your ideas and priorities will shape the final masterplan that Council will consider later this year, ensuring it truly reflects the community’s vision.”
The masterplan responds to community feedback and focuses on pedestrian safety, green spaces, parking, and foreshore activation. It aims to position Airlie Beach as Australia’s premier regional waterfront and support long-term economic and tourism growth.
Key proposals include:
• Public Space Upgrades & Connectivity: Enhanced pedestrian and cycle access, improved atmosphere and precinct identity.
• New Event & Market Spaces: Outdoor venues and market areas to boost activity and visitor experience.
• Catalyst Projects: The Wanderers redevelopment and Waterson Way Integrated Hub, including a multi-storey carpark and retail spaces, to attract investment.
• Infrastructure for Growth: Projects aligned with future growth needs and Olympic opportunities.
Revitalisation highlights:
• Foreshore: New features like a fishing pier, waterplay island, playground, volleyball courts, market plaza and multideck carpark.
• Main Street & Esplanade: One-way traffic, canopy-covered Airlie Boulevard, and a bidirectional bike lane.
• Airlie Creek: Nature-based experiences and a proposed elevated gondola – the “Skyway.”
• Shingley Beach: Boardwalk connecting to Coral Sea Marina.
• Sports Park: Expanded PCYC and new nature walk loop.
• Airlie Hill: Lookout with panoramic views and accessible paths.
Mayor Collins also emphasised the importance of managing expectations around delivery.
“While the masterplan lays out a bold, long-term vision, these projects won’t happen overnight,” he said.
“Works will be prioritised and rolled out progressively as funding and resources become available.
The draft masterplan is now open for public comment until 17 August 2025. Community members are encouraged to review the plan online or in person, attend upcoming information stalls and share their thoughts.
For more information and to have your say, visit yoursay.whitsundayrc. qld.gov.au.
Following the tragic death of 17 year old Jack Beasley in Sufers Paradise in 2019 the Queensland Police Service has been very proative in addressing community concerns about knife crime in Queensland. In 2021 the legslative framwework for ‘Jacks Law’ was put in place. This legislation allowed Police the power to use hand held scanning devices in relelvant places. Airlie Beach Safe Night Precinct is one of those areas that was named. Since 2021 in Queensland more then 100,611 wanding operations have been
carried out and more then 953 weapons seized. These wandings have taken place in Safe Night Precincts, transport hubs, shopping centres, sport and entertainment venues around the state.
On the 18th July 2025 the legislation was expanded and formalised allowing Police to conduct wanding in areas listed above, without the approval of a Senior Officer and anytime they feel necessary. On the weekend in Airlie Beach Police conducted over 400 wandings. The continuation of these laws will ensure the dafety of all
persons in our community.
On Tuesday the 15th July the Whitsunday Police Community said good bye to a colleague and friend as Sergeant Brett ‘Chuck’ Norris retired from the QLD Police after almost 40 years continuous service. In a unique farewell Chuck was farewelled as he brought in PC Damian Leeding one last time. Here he marched through his family and colleagues with a Police piper.
As Officer in Charge of the Whitsunday Water Police, Chuck has dedicated over 24 years to the community here in Airlie
Beach. He was awarded a Humanitarian Society Bravery Award in 2009 for the rescue of 37 people who’s yacht had become stricken in wild seas. It was the largest helicopter rescue from a vessel in Australian history.
A wonderful bloke and an exceptional mariner. Congratulations Chuck, enjoy the break mate. You’ll be missed.
Contributed with thanks to Senior Sergeant Officer in Charge of Whitsunday Police Station Anthony Moynihan
The Whitsundays community will soon welcome experienced paediatric psychologist Michelle Macpherson, who is set to begin consulting at Barefoot Medicine Whitsunday next week. With more than 25 years in Educational and Developmental Psychology, Michelle brings extensive experience supporting young people aged 2 to 18, particularly those navigating anxiety, depression, school refusal, and complex diagnoses. Her client-centred approach is built on collaboration with families, educators, and other stakeholders to ensure long-lasting outcomes.
“It’s always about identifying, the reason that they have decided to reach out for some support,” said Michelle.
“They’ve reached a point where they’ve felt either that it was time to seek external support, or perhaps had the courage to make some changes in their lives and feel that they would benefit from some guidance to navigate those changes.”
Michelle has worked across government, independent, and private school sectors, previously running her own practice for 15 years. She is also passionate about educating carers and teachers, believing strongly in community collaboration to improve youth wellbeing.
Michelle recently relocated to the region and said she is excited to join Barefoot Medicine, whose team she described as “a group of professionals committed to expanding services and improving mental health out-
comes in the Whitsundays.”
Her broader mission is to equip young people and their support networks with tools to foster resilience, insight, and responsibility.
Michelle will begin consulting next week at Barefoot Medicine Whitsunday, offering services aimed at strengthening youth mental health and community wellbeing across the region.
Acentury of education, faith and community spirit will be honoured this weekend as St Catherine’s Catholic College hosts its much-anticipated Centenary Picnic on Sunday, the 27th of July, from 10am to 3pm.
Held at the college grounds, the family-friendly celebration promises a day of connection, celebration and fun for all ages. Locals past and present are warmly invited to attend and take part in this special milestone event.
Guests can look forward to a vibrant day filled with food trucks, live music, guided campus tours, a school history display, and plenty of nostalgic fun including old-school games and an inflatable obstacle course and jumping castle. Face painting, a BYO picnic area, and delicious options from a coffee van, sausage sizzle, burger stand and ice cream truck will also be available.
For those wanting to treat
themselves, Airlie Picnic Co will be offering gourmet picnic and charcuterie boxes for pre-order, ready for collection at the event. Prices range from $60 to $210 depending on size and selection.
Whether you’re a former student, proud parent, or supportive local, this centenary picnic is an opportunity to gather with the wider Whitsundays community and reflect on 100 years of educational excellence and community building at St Catherine’s.
Everyone is welcome to attend, and with perfect picnic weather forecast for Sunday, it’s sure to be a highlight of the local calendar. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this oncein-a-lifetime celebration!
WHAT: St Catherine’s Catholic College Centenary Picnic
WHEN: Sunday, the 27th of July, from 10:30am to 3pm
WHERE: St Catherine’s Catholic College
Cory O’Shea knows how far an apprenticeship with Wilmar Sugar and Renewables can take you.
He scored a fitting and turning apprenticeship at Wilmar’s Herbert sugar mills straight out of school, back in 2007, and is now Manager Operations at Proserpine Mill.
“I knew I wanted to do a trade, and Mum and Dad strongly encouraged me to try for an apprenticeship at the mill,” Mr O’Shea said.
“I didn’t have a family connection to the mill, but I knew some people who worked there so I organised work experience at Victoria Mill in my own time while I was still at school and really liked it.”
Mr O’Shea said that, as an apprentice, he was mentored by some of the most experienced tradesmen in the sugar industry.
“They were old-school tradies with so much knowledge,” he said.
“We had a really good cohort that year and many of us are still in the business – some on tools and others in supervisory or management roles.”
After completing his apprenticeship, Mr O’Shea took a position as shift fitter at Macknade Mill in Ingham, where he went on to work his way up the ranks at both
Macknade and Victoria mills.
He moved to Proserpine in 2023 to be Manager Mechanical Engineering of Proserpine Mill and then, this year, became the site’s Manager Operations.
It’s no surprise that Mr O’Shea highly recommends an apprenticeship with Wilmar.
“It can be the start of a life-long career in the sugar industry. It opens doors and offers so many career opportunities,” he said.
Applications for Wilmar Sugar and Renewables’ 2026 Apprenticeship Program close this Sunday, 27 July. Apply here, or search ‘Wilmar apprenticeships’.
Whitsundays-based spiritualist and author Marion Weatherburn is preparing to launch her second book, ‘Wired Not Weird’, this Sunday at the Whitsunday Sailing Club.
Describing herself as a fourth-generation spiritualist, Marion has completed nearly 7,000 readings over 37 years and her new book, ‘Wired Not Weird’, is both memoir and manual.
“This book is a spiritual handbook. It teaches people how to hear, how to listen, and how to know, so they can connect with their own guides and loved ones,” explained Marion.
The new book focuses on empowering people to develop their own spiritual awareness. It outlines exercises like her unique ‘colours, shapes and numbers’ method to help people distinguish messages from mere thoughts.
“It’s something that I’ve developed over many years to help people realise what part of their brain they’re hearing messages in,” she said.
“Generally for most people, 85 per cent of what goes into their brain is a thought. The other 15 per cent of what goes into their brain is a message from a guide or a message from a loved one.”
Marion helps people understand the difference between a thought and a message.
Her belief is that everyone can access their spiritual guidance.
“I’d love to put
psychics and mediums out of work,” she laughed.
“Not because I don’t believe in the gift but because I want people to feel it for themselves. That’s what the book helps people do.”
“Psychologists work on a mind level. I work on a soul level,” she said.
In addition to the launch event at the Sailing Club, Marion will speak at the Proserpine, Cannonvale and Bowen libraries, and at the Beach Book Boutique in Airlie Beach.
Book Launch
Whitsunday Sailing Club
Sunday 27 July from 2:30pm
Author Talk Sessions
Beach Book Boutique
Thursday 31 July from 11am
Proserpine Library
Friday 1 August from 10.30am-12.30pm
Cannonvale Library
Friday 1 August from 2-4pm
Bowen Library
Monday 4 August from 10-12pm
Change The Way You Connect
Whether you love working the room or loathe the awkward small talk, the Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce and Industry invites you to reimagine what networking can do for your business.
Ahead of the 2025 Whitsunday Business Conference, the Chamber will host a high-impact preview event at 7:30am Thursday 14 August at Club Whitsunday, Airlie Beach.
This practical and energising session will demonstrate why networking is not just a social nicety but a core business strategy.
Attendees will walk away with fresh skills, greater confidence, and the tools to turn introductions into opportunities.
If
This is not your average breakfast event. Attendees will learn how to:
Speak clearly and confidently about their business.
Position themselves as industry experts. Create conversations that lead to real outcomes, not just another business card.
The session will also preview the 2025 Whitsunday Business Conference, giving attendees an insider look at what’s in store and how to get the most from the region’s marquee business event.
Speakers Who Know The Power Of Connection
Kath Barker – Principal, Compass Realty Whitsundays
With nearly two decades in the property and construction industries, Kath is proof that strategic relationships drive success. Now leading a boutique real estate agency known for its personal touch, Kath’s
passion for connection extends beyond real estate. She previously ran successful networking events on the Gold Coast and now leads regular Speed Networking events in the Whitsundays. She’ll share her experience transforming short conversations into lasting business outcomes and how to network with intention.
Dr Julia Evans – Chamber Liaison, Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Julia has led the Chamber’s operations since 2023. A business strategist and educator with over 25 years’ experience, she helps organisations and individuals strengthen relevance, engagement, and impact. Julia has advised state and national industry bodies and led women in business initiatives. She challenges traditional networking, focusing on authenticity, active listening, and strategic follow-up to build lasting partnerships and professional growth.
What: Build Better Business Connections & Conference Preview Event
When: 7:30am – 9:00am Thursday 14 August 2025
Where: Club Whitsunday, 2489 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach
Cost: Chamber and Tourism Whitsundays members – Two (2) FREE tickets
Association Partner members – Discounted tickets $18.75
Non-Members – $25
Whether you love or loathe networking, this event will give you the strategies, confidence, and clarity to make every connection count.
Book now – spaces are limited: https:// www.whitsundaycoastchamber.com.au/ events/build-better-business-connections-conference-preview-event/
The draft Airlie Beach Masterplan is now out for community feedback and Council would love your input.
This isn’t just a plan on paper. It’s a shared vision for the future of Airlie Beach and a roadmap for how we can create better public spaces, encourage smart investment, and get ready to shine when we host the 2032 Olympic sailing events right here in the Whitsundays.
The draft reflects years of community feedback on what matters most — things like pedestrian safety, shade and tree canopy, parking, green space, and how we activate the Foreshore and Airlie Creek to make the town more liveable, walkable, and vibrant.
It’s a bold step forward and sets a longterm direction for Airlie right through to 2050.
But it’s important to understand that this won’t happen overnight. The masterplan is designed to guide future decisions and investment over time. Projects will be prioritised and delivered as funding and resources allow — some sooner, some further down the track.
We want to be clear that the masterplan isn’t a promise that everything will be built tomorrow. However, it is a live, shovel-ready blueprint that puts us in a strong position to attract funding,
guide future improvements, and make sure we’re ready to seize big opportunities — like the 2032 Olympics — when they come our way.
Now it’s over to you.
You can explore the plan online at on our Your Say on Council’s website or visit your local Council customer service centre for a printed copy and hardcopy survey. Feedback is open until 17 August.
If you’d rather talk it through face to face our engagement officer has been out and about with the next chance at the Reef Festival markets on Saturday, August 2.
We’re also running a student arts trail competition alongside consultation. Local students are invited to submit ideas for murals, sculptures, signs, or creative landscaping that tell the story of Airlie Beach. There’s a $50 PEC voucher up for grabs, and their ideas could help shape real projects in the years ahead.
Whether you’re a resident, a business owner, a parent, or just someone who loves this town, now’s the time to have your say.
This is about building a better future for Airlie Beach, not just for today, but for generations to come.
Let’s shape it together.
Soft plastics can’t be recycled in your yellow-lidded recycling bin. In fact, placing them in the yellow bin can contaminate the load, meaning the entire batch might end up in landfill. What a waste!
To check if plastic waste can be recycled, try the scrunch test! Soft plastics can be scrunched into a ball and don’t bounce back (like cling wrap, plastic bags and food wrappers) - these items
must go in the waste bin. Hard plastics (like milk bottles, yogurt tubs and shampoo bottles) can be placed in the yellow lidded bin to be recycled into new products.
For more information, search for Let’s Get it Sorted on Council’s website.
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it a task or person? Identify one thing you can do this week to address the pressure. Start small first, then see if you can work up to bigger actions.
• Stop working harder to overcompensate: Step back and identify the easiest things you can do which will have the biggest impacts – work smarter.
G• Turn off: Put down the tech and limit your exposure wherever possible, screens can drain huge amounts of your time and energy.
• Ask for feedback: Tell your manager you thrive with positive feedback.
oodness Gracious the health and lifestyle store has been quietly nourishing the local community with natural remedies, wellness essentials and alternative products that can be hard to find elsewhere.
• Step back into your values: Ensure what you do, aligns with what you believe in.
• Seek help: Holding it in can worsen the effects of burnout. Identify a trusted supervisor or friend and speak to them about what you’re experiencing. Sometimes simply talking about your feelings can offer relief.
• Set boundaries: Burnout can be overwhelming, so as you’re getting back on track set boundaries and commit to saying ‘no’.
Stepping into the store, visitors are met with an impressive selection of Ayurvedic medicine, medicinal mushrooms, herbal teas, and supplements, from magnesium, zinc in liquid colloidal form to black seed and oregano oils, known for their immune and digestive support. Popular products like castor oil and bone broth reflect a growing interest in holistic healing, with the store offering education and advice to match.
• Find joy in everyday things you do: It might be helping a colleague, a good coffee in the sun, a podcast on a walk, planting sunflowers in your garden, or a regular catch up with a friend.
Current owner Jackie Movigliatti said the health industry has boomed in the last few years, and the store has an opportunity for growth. Jackie has run the shop for the
• Take care of your health: Sleeping, eating, and exercising well are important for mental and physical wellbeing. In times of stress, it can be harder to keep these healthy habits but not tending to your health can compound the original stress and hold you back from recovering.
past three years and said the experience has been both educational and rewarding.
Beyond health, shoppers will find organic pantry staples, raw local honey, eco-friendly cleaning products, Celtic sea salt, crystals, and essential oils. A corner of the shop is also devoted to festival fashion, with flowing linen, cotton wear, and vibrant pieces brought in especially for events like Mushroom Valley and Flametree Gathering.
Contributed with thanks to Judy Porter from SHIIFT
HOriginally opened as a health store, the business expanded into clothing and giftware and has become a unique blend of wellness, lifestyle and creativity.
Jackie is now preparing to return to her passion for yoga and relocate to an ashram. She’s seeking a new owner to continue the store’s legacy. “There’s so much more potential here, especially for someone passionate about natural health.”
Well established health business situated in the beautiful Whitsunday area operating for over 15yrs.
ost people are about to receive their annual super statement to 30th June 2025. The annual returns have been around the longterm average, between 6% and 10% depending on which portfolio you are in and how much risk or volatility you’re comfortable with.
ome loan interest rates have risen from around 1.5% to 6% in less than a year. This has increased monthly home loan repayments by 60%. On a modest $500,000, 25 year home loan the repayments have gone from $2,000 per month to over $3,200. Lots of people and especially those in capital cities owe way more than $500,000. Home loan repayments are taking more and more of the average working person’s income and it’s not going to get better anytime soon. This is not interest rates going from average to high, this is interest rates going from ultra-low back to average.
This year’s returns are around average, but they do fluctuate from year to year. For the previous three years they were typically 2% to 4% higher and the 2021 Financial Year was boomer at around 20% to 30%. These returns sound great but don’t forget that there was very little return in 2019 and 2020 on the back of the COVid pandemic. When you sit down with a Financial Planner and get some advice about your super and finances, you learn that there are more than just default Industry Super Funds. Other types of more sophisticated super accounts include Retail Funds and Self-Managed Super Funds.
At Eclipse, we have never seen this level of enquiry about budgeting advice. Where we might have had one enquiry on this topic every couple of months, we’re now getting several enquiries every week.
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Retail Super Funds are where you decide to purchase a fund from a product provider, usually with guidance from a Financial Planner. Modern retail Super Wrap offerings have thousands of investment choices. Care and guidance need to be taken to ensure your portfolio of investments is well structured with such a huge choice. This choice enables your portfolio to be customized to say protect against market downturns if you are drawing a pension or to screen out investments with questionable ethical or environmental credentials if that’s your preference. These may suit people with higher balances or who are making larger contributions and want more control and flexibility around investment options and the potential tax savings on transferring to pension phase after age 60.
Unfortunately we can’t help most of the people phoning up. You see the majority of them think that we can wave some magic wand and suddenly make their income more than their spending. They aren’t prepared to do the hard work in analyzing their historical spending patterns and then the harder work in actually changing those spending habits. They think a Financial Planner can provide a quick fix to one of the toughest challenges in the finance, just as tough as the challenge to lose weight is personally.
The first step is in working out your real, historical spending patterns. It’s about going back through your bank and credit card statements over at least two months and actually categorizing each and every
Self-Managed Super Funds are where you set up your own super fund, usually with
up to 3 other family members so you can pool your funds to invest. SMSF’s offer the most investment choices and flexibility, including direct property, but they are expensive. The ATO suggests the minimum balance to justify the set up and ongoing costs with a SMSF is $500,000. Purchasing a direct property in a SMSF comes with even more costs so it is generally only for those with very large balances or used for business premises. There are significant compliance requirements and most SMSF’s are paying administrators, tax agents, auditors and financial planners each year.
transaction. I did this whilst I had COVid over Christmas on my own family spending and it took me around 28 hours over a week.
At Eclipse, we used to offer packages where we would do the work in analyzing and categorizing previous spending. When someone else does the work, it doesn’t mean anything. If you haven’t taken the time to work through the transactions one by one, the result doesn’t resonate. The bottom line is, just like getting fitter and losing weight, you can’t contract out the hard work, you need to do it yourself. We have some handy spreadsheets that help categorize and record your spending but just like losing weight, budgeting is hard work and only you can do it.
The key with super is to ensure you have a fund that matches where you are in your financial journey and not something that you fell into or suited where you were years ago.
For a free consultation with local people who understand the complexities of these or any other financial matter, contact Eclipse Financial Planning at Cannonvale on 49467359 today, email whitsunday@ eclipsefp.com.au or visit www.eclipsefp. com.au
If you’d like an obligation free review of your financial situation, call us for an appointment today.
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Bowen State High School came alive with colour, culture, and community spirit on Friday, the 18th of July, as students, staff, families and community partners gathered to celebrate NAIDOC Week.
The day began with a heartfelt Welcome to Country and traditional smoking ceremony, led by Juru Elder Uncle Jimmy Gaston and accompanied by traditional Aboriginal dancers. Student representatives proudly raised the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags in a special flag-raising ceremony.
To commemorate 50 Years of NAIDOC, the school also introduced its inaugural academic and citizenship awards, named in honour of the late Aunty Cecelia Upkett and Mr Darryl Paul — two cherished figures who played significant cultural roles within the school community.
Principal Robert Harris welcomed all attendees, acknowledging the strength of community partnerships and the school’s
ongoing support for First Nations students.
“Bowen State High School is about empowering students to realise their full potential, including nurturing the next generation to flourish and thrive and to be the Elders of tomorrow,” Mr Harris said.
“We do this by providing high quality teaching and learning, a culturally safe, respectful and responsible environment and leaning into our vision to strengthening relationships with First Nations students, families and communities.”
Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Ry Collins attended the event and praised the
88% of Year 7-9 students achieve a C or higher in English.
90% of Year 7-9 students achieve a C or higher in Maths.
Kennedy Roos win 2025 Athletics Carnival.
Ashlin, Abish and Brakley attend QUT Futures Summit.
Senior students awarded Certificate II Outdoor Education Padi Dive Qualification.
Remy, Charlee,Charlie and Alexis compete at State Cross Country Championships.
Team Momentum places 3rd in the Regional STEM Racing Competition in Townsville.
school’s leadership.
“Congratulations to Mr Harris and the Bowen SHS team for putting on such a meaningful event and continuing to champion reconciliation and equity in our community,” he said.
The celebration featured hands-on cultural activities, including palm frond weaving, traditional games, Indigenous arts and crafts, and a traditional Kup Muri feast, complete with meats, vegetables, damper, and a specially made NAIDOC cake.
The celebration holds a special place on the school calendar, with the entire day dedicated to reflection, celebration, and
unity.
“The celebration is an important event on the school calendar. Bowen High dedicates an entire school day for celebration, reflection and an opportunity to come together as one to honour the enduring strength and spirit of First Nations culture,” Mr Harris said.
The 2025 NAIDOC Week celebrations were made possible through support from the National Indigenous Australian Agency, North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation, Pacific National, AURIZON, Bowen Meat Supplies, and members of the Juru Elders and First Nations families.
It was all smiles at the Bowen RSL earlier this month when a team of hardworking volunteers from Abbot Point Operations stepped in to help with a task that was as heavy as it was heartfelt.
As part of a recent community grant allocation, Abbot Point Operations donated a full set of brand-new chairs to the Bowen RSL and went one step further by personally delivering and moving both the new and old furniture on site.
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Bowen RSL’s Rhonda Nilsson couldn’t have been more thankful for the effort.
“A big thanks to Abbot Point crew for helping Bowen RSL with the heavy lifting this week,” Rhonda shared.
“Not only did Abbot Point Operations provide our chairs with a community grant but they provided strong young arms to help us shift the old chairs and they also
helped with some other heavy lifting that was needing to be done!”
The support didn’t stop there. In the true spirit of community, the RSL’s outgoing chairs were passed on to several local clubs where veterans are members, including the Bowen Men’s Shed, SSAA Gun Club, and Bowen Pistol Club.
The generous gesture greatly eased the load for the Bowen RSL, and Rhonda, along with the rest of the staff members, cannot thank the four volunteers from Abbot Point Operations enough.
Bowen is once again set to roar to life as the Don River Dash returns for its seventh year this September, promising high-octane action, community spirit, and a unique racing experience in the heart of the Whitsundays.
What started in 2019 with just 40 bikes and 30 cars has grown into a major motorsport event. Attracting around 100 vehicles, including trophy trucks, buggies, and other modified racers and over 220 bike riders and growing.
The 50-kilometre course, set in the dry Don River bed, is completed three times on both Saturday and Sunday, totalling 300 gruelling kilometres. With recent rainfall in the riverbed, competitors can expect a few wet surprises this year. Event
Secretary Sue Tapp said the race continues to grow in popularity and reputation.
“The course changes every year,” Sue said. “Some years there are more whoops, big, jumpy mounds, and other years it’s more wide open and fast.
“It changes, and just because you did it last year doesn’t mean it’s exactly the same this year.”
Event preparations are already well underway, with track construction set to begin in August. Sue said that putting the event together takes a massive team effort, in-
cluding around 200 volunteers handling everything from recovery to logistics.
Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Ry Collins said the Don River Dash has become one of the region’s most iconic and impactful events since first launching in 2019.
“The Don River Dash has come a long way since it first roared to life in 2019, and last year’s event was the biggest yet with over 400 open competitor entries and crowds of more than 5,000 across four incredible days,” he said.
“The excitement of the race is just one part of the story. The real win is the economic boost it brings to our communities.
“Our economic analysis shows the 2024 event generated over $7 million in direct local impact, supporting businesses throughout Bowen, Collinsville and communities right across the Whitsundays.”
Council have produlyy supported the Bowen River Dash since day one and in 2025 they are providing financial in-kind support to help organisers grow what’s become one of the Whitsundays’ most iconic events.
Mayor Collins said the Dash puts the Whitsunday region on the map for adventure tourism and showcases the heart of
the region’s inland communities, their energy, hospitality, and unique landscape.
“It draws visitors from across Queensland and interstate, and that brings real benefits to our motels, cafes, fuel stops, pubs and tourism operators.”
“Beyond the dust and adrenaline, events like this drive bookings for local operators, bring new customers through the doors of small businesses, and create flowon benefits right across the tourism sector.
“They help build our profile as a destination and give visitors a reason to explore the full depth of what the Whitsundays has to offer.”
Manager of Bowen Tourism and Business, Leanne Abernethy agreed that the Don River Dash was a fantastic event for Bowen; “This event has only been going since 2019 and it continues to grow each year, providing a huge economic boost for our region.”
“At the Bowen Visitor Information Centre, we are always busy before, during and after
the Dash.” Leanne continued, “It is great to see so many competitors and their support crew, as well as spectators, making it a real family holiday and staying after the event to explore Bowen and the greater Whitsundays region.”
With just six weeks to go, the countdown is on to what is quickly becoming one of North Queensland’s most iconic off-road events.
Just days after the state budget, Bowen was the site for the first of many projects making up an historic investment into safety on the Bruce Highway.
Member for Burdekin, Dale Last MP, said it was only fitting that priority works included a notorious section of the highway just north of Bowen and that the state government was ‘getting on with delivering on our commitments’.
“For too long words are all that have been delivered when it comes to addressing safety on the Bruce Highway,” Mr Last said. “We are serious about making the highway safer and, just 10 days after the budget, we had workers on site and targeted projects underway, including here in Bowen.”
“Bringing the Bruce Highway up to standard is no small task thanks to years of neglect, especially in regional Queensland. Queenslanders overwhelmingly voted for a government that would get to work and that is exactly what we are doing.”
“There are 16 safety projects north of Gympie that will see shovels in the ground in the very near future, if not already. These are projects where the design work had been completed but were left in limbo due to no funding, despite them offering major safety improvements.”
“The focus is clearly on the regional sections of the Bruce Highway because that’s the area where the most work is needed from a safety perspective.”
Mr Last said the key to achieving the best outcomes over the longer term was actively managing the project as a whole with a focus on ensuring that projects were ready
to go when funding and equipment was available.
“In addition to the 16 priority construction projects, there are a further 5 projects where the design and planning phase has been prioritised,” he said. “By doing that we ensure that, as a project is completed, construction of another project can get underway without long delays.”
“We have established a Program Management Office to ensure the project is efficient and 150 new staff have been appointed to help deliver the program. That office and the additional staff prove that we are 100% committed to delivering a better Bruce Highway for visitors and Queenslanders alike.”
“As we move forward there will be more projects added to the program, ranging from improving intersections and widening existing lanes. There will also be areas where more substantial works are needed to improve safety and other factors.”
“The most common type of fatal crashes on the Bruce Highway are head-on crashes and incidents where vehicles run off the road. Sadly, we have seen those types of incidents take lives in our area and both the Premier and the Minister for Transport know how important addressing those areas is to me and to the people using the Highway.”
“We’ve taken a new approach to improving safety on the Bruce Highway and we are committed to delivering that for all Queenslanders.”
Contributed with thanks to Member for Burdekin Dale Last MP
The Bowen Polocrosse Club is preparing for a weekend to remember, with its inaugural Ladies Day event happening this Saturday, the 26th of July. Tickets to the highly anticipated event sold out weeks in advance, marking a promising start for what could become a new annual tradition.
Running from 12pm to 4pm, the ticketed event will treat 100 lucky guests to live acoustic music, prosecco, raffles, and a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere alongside A and B grade polocrosse matches. With optional catering, drinks, and souvenirs included, the event offers the perfect blend of sport and socialising, all set under the Whitsunday sun.
Ladies Day is just the beginning of a full Saturday of festivities. From 8am, the Bowen Polocrosse Club will host a full day of competitive action, before transitioning
into its popular Night Chukkas evening. Attendees can enjoy live music, a Calcutta, food stalls, a bar, and a Kids’ Corner, making it a great night out for families and locals alike.
The weekend-long event is expected to draw visitors from across the region, bringing both a boost to the local economy and a wave of community spirit to Bowen.
Although Ladies Day tickets are sold out, those unable to attend are encouraged to check the Bowen Polocrosse Club’s official social media pages for resale opportunities. With such strong interest, this debut event is shaping up to be a standout on the local events calendar.
WHAT: Bowen Polocrosse Club Ladies Day
WHERE: Bowen Polocrosse Club
WHEN: Saturday, 26th of July from 12pm
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• Gates Open 11am
• Entry $10
• 5 Thoroughbred Races
• Bar & Delicious Food
• Bookmakers
Extra Events:
• Kids Hobbie Horse Races!
• Tomato Carting – adults & kids!
• Face Painting & Jumping Castle
• GrandView Courtesy Bus
• Watermelon Races!
Friday 25th July
• Airlie Beach Hotel: Aaron Saxon (7pm – 10pm)
• Grand View Hotel: Sam McCann (from 8pm)
• KC’s: Corey Harris (from 8pm)
Saturday 26th July
• Airlie Beach Hotel: Robbie Williams Tribute (2pm – 5.30pm)
• Airlie Beach Hotel: Aaron Saxon (7pm – 10pm)
• Grand View Hotel: Hannah Roberts (from 8pm)
• Coral Sea Pavillion: DJ Shae (1pm –6pm)
• KC’s: Shaun Diver
Sunday 27th July
• Airlie Beach Hotel: Robbie Williams Tribute (2pm – 5.30pm)
• Airlie Beach Hotel: Paul Fergus Morris (6.30pm – 9.30pm)
• Grand View Hotel: Hannah Roberts (4pm - 8pm)
• Coral Sea Pavillion: Scotty Wilson (2pm – 6pm)
• KC’s: Nick di Gregorio (from 8pm)
Monday 28th July
• KC’s: Mick Woodbridge (from 8pm)
Tuesday 29th July
• KC’s: Mick Woodbridge (from 8pm) Wednesday 30th July
• KC’s: Sam McCann (from 8pm) Thursday 31st July
• Airlie Beach Hotel: Aaron Saxon (6.30pm - 9.30pm)
• KC’s: Josiah (from 8pm)
Young instrumentalists from the Whitsunday region have the exciting opportunity to represent their community on the state stage this August, with invitations now open for the 2025 Oz Schools Instrumental Championships (OSIC).
Held at the State Library of Queensland in Brisbane, OSIC is a prestigious solo performance competition for schoolage students, with categories including piano, strings, drums, and guitar. The event will feature Queensland’s most talented young musicians performing in a live concert and competition format, with top performers progressing to the National Final in Melbourne.
“We’ve created a pathway that celebrates local achievement,” says Joe Patrick, a music educator and event director.
“Students who’ve already performed well locally can now showcase their talents on a professional stage, connect with other top musicians, and represent their town at a state level.”
According to organisers, students who have placed at local eisteddfods may be eligible for direct entry into the state final.
Students who have not recently participated in an eisteddfod can still apply by
submitting a short audition video. Past performance footage or YouTube links are accepted, and full entry details — including eligibility criteria and how to audition — are available online at www.osic.com. au.
Organisers are hopeful to see plenty of North Queensland talent featured on stage in Brisbane this August and entries for the Queensland State Final close on Sunday, the 3rd of August.
26 2025 Mayor’s Charity Ball, Proserpine Entertainment Centre, 5pm - 12am, $250
27 Bowen Community Markets, Hansen Park, from 8:00am
27 St Catherine’s Catholic College Centenary Picnic, 10am - 3pm
27 Book Launch - Wired not Weird, Whitsunday Sailing Club, from 2:30pm
29 Sailing For Those With Disability, Whitsunday Sailing Club, from 9am
29 Tech Help, Cannonvale Library, 2:00pm3:45pm
31 Author Talk Session by Marion Weatherburn, Beach Book Boutique, from 11am
1-3 Great Barrier Reef Festival
1 Author Talk Session by Marion Weatherburn, Proserpine Library, 10:30am - 12.30pm
1 Author Talk Session by Marion Weatherburn, Cannonvale Library, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
1 Great Barrier Reef Festival Presents: Luca, The Movie Screen at Airlie Beach Foreshore in Coconut Grove, 6:00pm
3 Bowen Community Markets, Hansen Park, from 8:00am
4 Author Talk Session by Marion Weatherburn, Bowen Library, 10:00am12:00pm
5 Tech Help, Cannonvale Library, 2:00pm3:45pm
6 Whitsunday Quilters & Hand Crafts Group, Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre, 9:00am-1:30pm, $5pp.
7-14 Airlie Beach Race Week
8 Airlie Beach Race Week Presents: Happy Feet, The Movie Screen at Airlie Beach Foreshore in Coconut Grove, 6:00pm
10 Bowen Community Markets, Hansen Park, from 8:00am
12 Tech Help, Cannonvale Library, 2:00pm3:45pm
14 Morning Melodies - For the Love of Tony, Proserpine Entertainment Centre, 11:00am
Hamilton Island Race Week 16 Coral Sea Airlie Beach Triathlon Festival (day one) 17 Coral Sea Airlie Beach Triathlon Festival (day two)
17 Bowen Community Markets, Hansen Park, from 8:00am
19 Tech Help, Cannonvale Library, 2:00pm3:45pm
20 Whitsunday Quilters & Hand Crafts Group, Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre, 9:00am-1:30pm, $5pp. 24 Bowen Community Markets, Hansen Park, from 8:00am 26 Sailing For Those With Disability, Whitsunday Sailing Club, from 9am
26 Tech
Get ready to rewind time, Airlie Beach is set to be drenched in synths, sequins and shoulder pads when the Rewind 80s Band return for two epic shows this August.
The Melbourne-based seven-piece group, led by powerhouse vocalist and band founder Samantha Atkins, will take to the stage at the Airlie Beach.
“It’s all the greatest hits from the 80s, think Madonna, Van Halen, ABBA, Jimmy Barnes, and more,” Samantha said.
“We’re all dressed up in full costume, and the setlist is a fail safe for hitting the dance floor and to get moving.”
Rewind 80s don’t just play the hits, they bring them to life. With multiple costume changes and magnetic stage presence, the band recreates the vibrant spirit of the de cade, right down to the hair and harmo nies. Audiences can expect classics like Jessie’s Girl, Living on a Prayer, Material Girl, Sledgehammer, and Sweet Child O’ Mine, songs that have stood the test of time and still fill dancefloors across the world.
The crowd can be anywhere from 25 to 65, and they will still have a blast and a great time.
“The music of the 80s is timeless, and the people who come to our shows are there to let loose, sing along, and dance like no one’s watching,” Atkins said.
“There’s something special about that generation, they’re not sitting at home on iPads, they’re out meeting people.”
The band, affectionately dubbed The New Wigs on the Block, has spent the last 14 years touring extensively across Australia. Their theatre-sized stage show, complete with lighting and video effects at
some venues, has wowed crowds in cities like Cairns, Townsville, and Darwin. Their last visit to Airlie Beach earlier this year was such a hit, they couldn’t resist coming back for another round.
“We had a fantastic time doing early last time and apparently there’s a lot of birthday parties that are going to be there this time around,” added Samantha.
While many acts of the era have faded into the past, Rewind 80s continues to grow in popularity thanks to their commitment to live performance and connection
with audiences. During the pandemic, the group pivoted from pubs to theatre venues, expanding their reach across the country and gaining a whole new fanbase.
So if you’re a fan of neon colours, leg warmers, and unforgettable anthems, don’t miss your chance to catch Rewind 80s Band live at the Airlie Beach Hotel this August.
WHAT: Rewind 80’s
WHERE: The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel
WHEN: Saturday 9 August (2pm –5.30pm) & Sunday 10 August (2pm –5.30pm)
Effy is a 4-month-old kitten who came into care through a recent surrender. A little shy to begin with, she quickly blossoms into a loving and affectionate companion once she feels safe. With a gentle soul and playful nature, Effy is the perfect blend of zoomies and snuggle time.
She loves darting after feather wands and chasing plastic balls at lightning speed, but she’s just as happy curling up in your lap for cuddles. If you’re after a kitten with personality, charm, and a whole lot of love to give, Effy could be your perfect match.
Her $195 adoption fee includes microchipping, flea/tick/worm treatment, first vaccination (with the next two covered), and desexing when she’s old enough.
To meet Effy, message Bowen Collinsville Pet Rescue on Facebook with your contact number and email
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“SMURFS” (PG) 92mins. Adventure/Family Movie
When Papa Smurf is taken by evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission to the real world to save him.
Stars:Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman
“JURASSIC WORLD : REBIRTH” (PG) 134mins. Action/Adventure
Five years post-Jurassic World: Dominion (2022), an expedition braves isolated equatorial regions to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough. Stars: Scarlett Johansson, Rupert Friend, Jonathan Bailey
“SUPERMAN” (PG) 122mins. Action/Adventure
Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned.
Stars: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult
“THE FANTASTIC FOUR:FIRST STEPS (M) 130mins. Action/Adventure
Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer. Stars: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn
“M3GAN 2.0” (PG) 119mins. Action/Thriller
Two years after M3GAN’s rampage, her creator, Gemma, resorts to resurrecting her infamous creation in order to take down Amelia, the military-grade weapon who was built by a defense contractor who stole M3GAN’s underlying tech. Stars: Allison Williams, Jemaine Clement, Violet McGraw
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The Flametree Gathering is set to return in 2025 with a new location, an expanded program, and the same vibrant community spirit that has made it a much-loved event in the Whitsundays. For the first time, the festival will be held at the picturesque Lake Proserpine, offering three days of music, art, wellness, and family-friendly fun from August 29-31.
Festival organiser Bronwyn Garland said the move to Lake Proserpine brings a fresh energy to the event.
“It’s quite exciting that we’re moving to Lake Proserpine. It’s such a beautiful natural spot, and there are really good facilities like piping hot showers, flushing toilets, a kiosk and people can bring their kayaks and do whatever they like as well as enjoy the festival,” she said.
Headlining the music program once again is festival co- organiser David Flower, whose vibrant energy and all inclusive jam sessions have become a Flametree favourite. He’ll be joined by returning acts including blues-soul artist Karl S Williams & Sally Wiggins. Mackay band, Tropical State of Mind, will also perform, fresh from recording
an EP in Byron Bay. While veteran musician John Malcolm, who inspired Flower to take up music, returns to the stage, much to the delight of long-time locals.
The festival will also feature a rich visual arts program with immersive installations from La Lune Croker Art - the Wonderoom and Donna Maree Robinson’s nature-inspired art projections, which allow visitors to interact with art.
New to this year’s lineup is Circus with Purpose, an interactive circus experience that includes hula hoop and poi workshops for all ages, as well as a fire performance on Saturday night.
Wellness is an important part of Flametree Gathering, and this year they will have yoga, soul practice meditation and other wellness-related activities.
A Welcome to Country and cultural experience from the Yooribaya Cultural Experience will open the festival on Friday night, followed by performances from local artists Zed Charles and Rebelquinn plus many more talented original singer songwriters.
Flametree continues to support local environmental efforts, raising funds for Clean Seas Eco Barge’s
Turtle Rehabilitation Centre through raffles, auctions and food stall. If you would like to donate a prize please contact Bronwyn. This year also marks the beginning of the festival’s Zero Waste Management program, encouraging attendees to bring reusable cups and plates and take recyclables and rubbish home.
“All of our market stalls will be sustainable and eco-conscious,” said Bronwyn. “We want people to enjoy themselves while also looking after this beautiful place.”
Tickets are $180 for the full weekend, with children 17 and under admitted free. Day passes are also available at the gate: $50 for Friday, $90 for Saturday, and $60 for Sunday. Camping at Lake Proserpine can be booked separately for just $15 per night. Tickets are available through Airlie Events under “Flametree.”
With music, art, culture, and community in a breathtaking lakeside setting, the 2025 Flametree Festival promises to be one of the region’s most memorable weekends.
WHAT: Flametree Gathering
WHERE: Lake Proserpine
WHEN: 29 – 31 August
Music . Art . Wellness . Games . Family
gathering
August 29, 30, 31
Lake Proserpine, Whitsundays Qld
Raising funds for Eco Barge Cleanseas
TROPICAL STATE Of MiND
KATE MAHOOD
JOHN MALCOLM
KARL S. WILLiAMS & Sally Wiggins
DAViD FLOWER & the Flaming allstars
CHRIS MATTHEWS
Art installations by Rebelquin
TiM WOODZ NiQ REEFMAN
Yooribaya Cultural experience
La Lune Croker Art
Donna Maree Robinson
Bronwyn Garland Soul Practice
CiRCUS with PURPOSE
ZED CHARLES BAND Yoga Alana Murphy SCAN for
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It’s that time of year again — the post-July drag. The new year’s energy is long gone, and holidays may feel like a distant memory. End of year finish line – what’s that? For business owners it’s an always-on life so if you’re feeling flat, unmotivated, or just plain tired, you’re not alone.
Here’s the good news: This mid-year slump is normal; but you don’t have to stay stuck in it.
1. Reconnect With Your ‘Why’ - Remind yourself why you started. Go back to the core purpose behind your business - the impact you wanted to make, the freedom you craved, or the problem you set out to solve. Purpose reignites passion.
2. Zoom Out to Zoom In - Step back and look at the bigger picture. What have you actually achieved this year? You will probably be surprised. Celebrate the little wins as well as any big wins you may have achieved. Then, choose just one or two areas to focus on for the next quarter. Clarity helps beat overwhelm.
3. Take a Real Break - Not just a weekend. Take a few days to completely unplug. Go somewhere new, change your scenery, and let your mind rest. A tired brain isn’t lazy - it’s just in need of refuelling - and a tired brain is never as efficient or productive as you think you are being. Unplug to rejuvenate!
4. Talk to Other Business Owners - You’ll quickly discover you’re not the only one hitting a wall. Honest conversations with like-minded business owners can normalize your experience, spark new ideas, and boost your energy.
5. Make It Fun Again - When was the last time you actually enjoyed something in your business? Bring back one thing you love — whether it’s a client you adore, a creative project, or simply working from a different location. Motivation doesn’t come from pushing harder. It comes from pausing, reflecting, and reconnecting with what matters most. You’ve made it this far - remember why you started, celebrate the journey, and be kind to yourself.
One of the Whitsundays’ most cherished community events is back at the Great Barrier Reef Festival (GBRF)! Locals are already preparing their best outfits and teaming up as excitement builds for the Rotary Street Parade, set to light up Airlie Beach Main Street on Saturday, 2 August from 5pm.
As a key highlight of the festival, the parade is a colourful, high-energy celebration of creativity, reef life, and community pride. Businesses, schools, community groups and performers will bring the street to life with vibrant costumes, music, floats, and entertainment for all ages to enjoy.
This year’s theme is “Coral Kingdom”, so expect everything from sea creatures and coral castles to sky-high jellyfish and ocean-inspired characters. The parade winds through the heart of Airlie Beach, with locals and visitors lining the streets to cheer on the floats and soak up the atmosphere.
Community members are encouraged to
get involved. Whether you’re a sporting team, school group, business or club, this is your chance to showcase your creativity and connect with the crowd. Entries can be walking groups, vehicle floats or a mix of both. Prizes will be awarded for Best Business Entry, Best Not-for-Profit Entry, and Most Creative and Wacky.
It’s also a great team-building activity, and many participants say the preparations are just as fun as the parade itself!
Spectators can catch the action from anywhere along the route or enjoy the view from local cafés and bars. Entry deadline is Wednesday, 30 July — don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic.
Register your parade team now at: greatbarrierreeffestival.com.au
• WHAT: 2025 Rotary Street Parade
• WHERE: Airlie Beach Main Street
• WHEN: Saturday 2nd August, from 5pm
What’s that rumble? It can only mean one thing… the roar of engines as cars roll into town for the inaugural Revvin’ the Reef car show!
Airlie Beach Main Street will come alive with chrome, colour, and community spirit on Saturday, 2 August, when Revvin’ the Reef makes its high-octane debut. Proudly presented by ENZED Whitsundays and Hog’s Breath Cafe Airlie Beach, this exciting new event is a celebration of horsepower and heritage.
From hot rods and muscle cars to EVs, motorbikes, classic cars, and trucks, the street will be lined with a dazzling display of vehicles from 10am to 2pm. Live music will set the tone for a fun-filled morning. Vehicle owners are encouraged to pre-reg-
ister, as spaces are limited. Entry is $15 for cars and trucks, and $10 for motorbikes, with trophies awarded to the Top 10 Vehicles, as voted by the public.
While the official Miss Pin-Up Competition is on pause this year, the vintage spirit lives on! Attendees are invited to dress in their best retro, rockabilly, or vintage-inspired outfits, with spot prizes for the most creative looks.
Whether you’re showing off your pride and joy or cheering from the sidelines, Revvin’ the Reef is a must-see celebration of community, creativity, and classic style.
• WHAT: Revvin’ the Reef
• WHERE: Airlie Beach Main Street
• WHEN: Saturday 2nd August 2025, 10am–2pm
Ahoy there, pirates! Get ready for a morning of chaos, creativity, and coastal fun as the Whitsunday Escape Recyclable Regatta sails back to the Airlie Beach Foreshore on Sunday, 3 August, from 8:30am.
There are four divisions:
• Kids (6–12)
• Teens (13–17)
• Adults (18+)
• Local Business category
A firm festival favourite, this action-packed event sees schools, community groups, local businesses and brave mates build and paddle their way across the water in homemade rafts, all made entirely from recyclable materials. From milk bottles and bamboo to plastic drums and pirate costumes—anything goes as long as it’s sustainable and seaworthy!
Proudly supported by Whitsunday Escape, the regatta promises plenty of laughs and friendly competition. This year, businesses are especially encouraged to join the fun. It’s the perfect team-building challenge— build a branded raft and go head-to-head with your industry rivals for prizes and bragging rights.
Great prizes are up for grabs in each! Rafts must be no larger than 3m x 3m, with a maximum of three crew members. Life jackets are mandatory, and the race isn’t over until your whole team runs up the beach and crosses the finish line together. So, gather your crew, register online, and start collecting your materials. The Recyclable Regatta is a celebration of sustainability, community spirit, and good old-fashioned fun.
For full raft guidelines or advice on materials, email: marketing@whitsundayescape.com
• WHAT: 2025 Recyclable Regatta
• WHERE: Airlie Beach Foreshore
• WHEN: Sunday 3rd August 2025, 8:30 Build It, Float It, Race It –
Score front-row seats to the GBRF’s most dazzling night of the year.
Locals and visitors are invited to soak up the magic of the Great Barrier Reef Festival fireworks aboard the Camira Twilight & Fireworks Cruise, setting sail on Friday, 1 August 2025. This unforgettable evening offers a spectacular vantage point from the water, as Airlie Beach’s night sky explodes in colour.
Departing from the Cruise Whitsundays Maritime Terminal at 5:45pm, this exclusive 3-hour cruise aboard the sleek sailing catamaran Camira promises an evening of relaxed luxury, stunning views, and prime positioning for the festival’s signature fireworks display.
As the sun sets over the Whitsundays, guests will enjoy all-inclusive beverages— beer, wine, sparkling and cider—alongside a grazing-style antipasto platter while cruising across the bay. With panoramic
ocean views and the vibrant lights of Airlie Beach in the distance, the cruise offers a truly unique way to experience the festival.
The real show begins when the sky lights up in a spectacular fireworks display, reflected across the water and framed by the silhouettes of the surrounding islands.
Once back on shore around 8:45pm, guests can continue the evening with a short stroll to the Airlie Beach foreshore, where the festival is in full swing with live music, Eat Street food vendors, market stalls, and the Reef Bar.
The Camira Twilight Cruise is a popular event on the festival calendar—bookings are essential.
For enquiries: events@greatbarrierreeffestival.com.au Book tickets: greatbarrierreeffestival.com. au
As the sun sets and the energy of the Rotary Street Parade winds down Main Street, the Airlie Beach Foreshore will come alive with music, dancing, and festival fun at Beats on the Beach—a night not to be missed!
Kicking off from 6pm on Saturday, 2 August, the at Hotel Group Stage will set the scene with local favourites Baldi & Heidi, before the high-energy trio OBISUN take over with their infectious world beats and family-fuelled fun. Expect backflips, wild drum solos, and a groove-heavy performance packed with audience participation.
The night will be headlined by none other than CARAVÃNA SUN, fresh off their European tour. Known for their surfy, ska-infused rock and euphoric dance vibes, the Sydney-based band promises a powerful performance featuring their newest track Hearts Awake.
Adding even more sparkle, festivalgoers will get a sneak peek
of Magnums’ new cabaret show NOSTALGIA—a high-energy, family-friendly spectacle fusing dance, circus, and iconic hits from the 60s to 2000s.
The Reef Bar will keep drinks flowing on the foreshore, and Whitsunday Foodservice Eat Street returns with plenty of eats to keep revellers fuelled.
Tickets: $15 online or $20 at the gate
Free entry to the foreshore for those who want to chill out on a picnic rug and enjoy the vibe.
Don’t miss the official After Party at Paddy’s Shenanigans, featuring live music and free entry for wristband holders.
Ease into your Sunday in true Whitsundays style at Sunday Sounds, the most laid-back event of the Great Barrier Reef Festival. From 2pm, the Reef Bar becomes your beachside sanctuary, serving cold drinks, smooth tunes, and relaxed coastal vibes all the way into sunset.
Lounge on the lawn, sip something refreshing, and soak up the salty air as live music drifts across the foreshore. Whether you’re winding down after a weekend of fun or keeping the good times rolling a little longer, Sunday Sounds is all about kicking back and enjoying the moment.
Live Music Line-Up:
• Brad Butcher – Central
Queensland’s soulful country storyteller with Golden Guitars to his name.
• JC & The Tree – A Sunshine Coast duo blending folk-rock with rich acoustic layers, violin, and harmonious vocals.
• David Flower – A bluesy, upbeat force of funk, folk, and rock whose energy sets the perfect Sunday tone.
Bring your mates, grab a drink, and settle in for an unforgettable close to the festival.
• WHAT: Sunday Sounds
• WHERE: Foreshore Reef Bar
• WHEN: Sunday 3rd August 2025, from 2pm
Art lovers across the region are in for a treat as the Great Barrier Reef Festival Art Exhibition returns for its second year, promising a vibrant and inspiring showcase of local creativity. Set against the stunning back-
drop of the Whitsunday Sailing Club, the exhibition will run from July 31 to August 4 and feature 78 original artworks created by 61 talented regional artists.
With entries spanning painting, sculpture, and photography, each piece draws
inspiration from the Reef’s breathtaking marine life, coral beauty, and dynamic coastal culture. The exhibition has quickly become a standout event within the annual Great Barrier Reef Festival, attracting growing interest and recognition from across Queensland and beyond.
A panel of respected local figures—including celebrated artist Carol Bell, Whitsunday Councillor Jan Clifford, and Proserpine State High’s Head of The Arts, Jenny Napier— carefully selected the finalists from an impressive array of submissions.
“The standard was incredibly high,” said Ms Bell. “It was a real challenge to choose, but the finalists represent the exceptional talent we have here in the Whitsundays.”
Artists are in the running for the
prestigious $3000 Whitsunday Regional Council Acquisitive Art Prize, with the winning artwork to be added to the Council’s permanent collection. Irene Mengel, Manager of Brisbane’s Aspire Gallery, will serve as guest judge for the 2025 competition, lending her expertise and industry insight to the final decision.
The exhibition opens with a public Awards Night on Thursday, July 31 at 6:30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend, with free entry for all. Following the launch, the exhibition will remain open daily until Monday, August 4, giving locals and tourists alike the chance to enjoy the diverse collection.
Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favourite piece in the $1000 People’s Choice Award, proudly supported by Bendigo Bank. Local schools will also be offered guided educational tours, providing students with the opportunity to engage with the visual arts firsthand and learn about the Reef’s connection to artistic expression.
Returning bigger and better, the 2025 Great Barrier Reef Festival Art Exhibition is shaping up to be a major cultural highlight for the Whitsundays—a celebration of artistic talent, community spirit, and the enduring magic of the Great Barrier Reef.
The Airlie Beach Foreshore will be transformed into an oceanic dreamscape from 1 to 3 August as the Immerse Art Installation, proudly sponsored by Tassal, makes its return for the Great Barrier Reef Festival.
Spanning the length of the foreshore and centred beneath the iconic fig tree, the installation invites festivalgoers to wander through a vibrant, reef-inspired wonderland. Created by local artists using recycled plastics, materials and marine debris, the sculptures highlight both the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and the importance of protecting it.
Visitors can expect an enchanting display of sculptured sea creatures, coral forms, and glowing lanterns. The installation continues to grow each year, now extending from the much-loved ‘Great Eight’ tree to the ‘Estuary’, with mesmerising animated projections lighting up the Heart Hotel and a glowing entrance welcoming you onto the foreshore.
Immerse is brought to life thanks to the creativity and dedication of local talents including Margaret Burgess, Anita Pender, Brigitte Peel, Liz Knight, and Margie Murphy with animated projections of artists works curated by Donna Maree Robinson.
In the lead-up to the festival new artists and craftspeople get involved with the project year-on-year, sharing skills, creating new works and growing the installa-
tions footprint.
Creative students from Proserpine State High School, St Catherine’s Catholic College, and Whitsunday Christian College are invited to enter the 2025 Reeflections Student Art Competition, now open to students in Years 10, 11, and 12.
This year’s theme, “Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef – Celebrating Marine Beauty and Conservation,” encourages young artists to explore the natural wonders of the region and express their connection to the reef through original artworks.
Finalists will have their pieces professionally exhibited at Heart Hotel and Gallery Whitsundays during the Great Barrier Reef Festival, offering a unique opportunity to gain public and media recognition. There are exciting incentives for students to get involved, including:
• Cash prizes for winning entries
• A finalist draw to win a luxury twonight getaway
• Media features and gallery recognition
The competition welcomes all forms of visual art, from painting and drawing to digital media and photography.
Entries close on 26 July 2025, so students are encouraged to start creating and submit their work before the deadline.
For more information and to submit scan here
Airlie Beach will be set aglow next weekend as the annual Coral Sea Marina Lantern Parade returns to the Great Barrier Reef Festival, lighting up the Bicentennial Boardwalk in a vibrant display of colour and creativity.
In the lead-up to the event, lantern-making workshops have given families, children and local artists the chance to craft glowing creations from simple materials. These handmade lanterns will form part of a dazzling procession from Coral Sea Marina to the Airlie Beach foreshore.
The parade will begin outside The Garden Bar & Bistro and wind past Sorrento’s, finishing at Fairy Tree Park where the foreshore festivities will continue with live music, food stalls, and a special Welcome to Country and Traditional Dance.
The Lantern Parade is a highlight of the festival program inviting people of all ages to celebrate shared imagination and community spirit.
Locals and visitors are encouraged to line the boardwalk, take part, and experience the magic as Airlie Beach shines bright.
The Lantern Parade is a breathtaking event where adults and children take part in this magical procession along the waterfront, arriving at the festival precinct as night falls. A spectacular sight to behold.
WHAT: Lantern Parade
WHERE: Meet At Garden Bar, Coral Sea Marina
WHEN: Friday 1st August, 5.30pm
Football - Whitsunday United Football Club
Friday 25 July
6:00pm: Div 2 Men vs City Brothers FC at City Brothers FC
8:00pm: Div 1 Men vs City Brothers FC at City Brothers FC
Saturday 26 July
9:30am: U14 vs Magpies FC at Whitsunday Sportspark
9:30am: U15/16 vs Mackay Lions at Whitsunday Sportspark
11:00am: U13 Div 1 vs Country United FC at Mackay Football Park
11:00am: U13 FQPL vs Mackay Lions at Mackay Football Park
5:00pm: U23 Men vs City Brothers FC at City Brothers FC
7:00pm: Men vs City Brothers FC at City Brothers FC
Rugby Union - Proserpine/ Whitsunday Rugby Union Club
Saturday 26 July
2.00pm: Women vs Slade Point at Whitsunday Sportspark
3.30pm: Premier Grade vs Slade Point at Whitsunday Sportspark
Touch Rugby - Whitsunday Touch
Monday 28 July Round 1 Fixtures
Cricket – Airlie Beach Cricket Club
Contact airliebeachcc@yahoo. com.au for information about Airlie Beach Cricket Club
Netball – Whitsunday Netball Association
Contact netballwhitsunday@ gmail.com for netball information
It was another fantastic week at the Airlie Beach Bowls Club, with strong numbers, plenty of visitors from down south, and an exciting new season of Business House Bowls under lights.
This time of year always draws bowlers from southern states to our friendly little club, and this week was no exception. Among the many visitors escaping the cold were Greg and Glenys Pepyat from Bright Bowls Club in Victoria, here for their fifth consecutive year; Ken McAllister from Queenscliff Bowls Club, who has been visiting the region since 1986 and playing at the club since 2000; Shane Goldsworthy from Williamstown Bowls Club making his first visit; and Alan and Joan Detry from Gulwa Bowls Club in South Australia.
Ladies Tuesday Pennants results will be published in full next week.
On Wednesday afternoon, a strong rollup of 30 bowlers took part in social bowls. The overall winners were the team of Rick Galea (skip), Alan Pershouse (second), and 90-year-old Ken McAllister (lead), who showed he still has all the skills on the green.
Wednesday night marked the start of a new season of Business House Bowls, with eight teams competing under the club’s impressive all-weather roof and brilliant lighting. The scene was electric, with a great crowd enjoying the lively
atmosphere. There’s still space for two more teams to join the fun, so any businesses keen to get involved are encouraged to contact the club. Games begin at around 6pm.
On Friday night, the club hosted playoffs to select two teams to represent ABBC in the PBL in Townsville. Progressing through with three wins were Manny Isgro, Russell Jackson, and Warren Mills, while Peter Barrett, Carol Crosbie—our energetic “pocket rocket”— and Rick Galea also earned their spot.
Saturday morning’s Round 4 of Scroungers drew a big turnout. Previous round winners included Andy McDougall, Shane Spann, and Dennis Donnadelli. First round winners this week were Steve Heddles, Kathryn Remmeswaal, and Merve Stewart, with Steve Heddles going on to become the overall winner of the day. In B Grade, Mark Mawson claimed his second straight win after a close final against Tony Kelly and Dennis Donnadelli.
come, two teams tied, each having won 10 ends. The shared winners were: Lyn Graham (skip), Greg Fennell (second), and new bowler Alma Rose Zaldivar on debut, alongside Craig White (skip), Phil O’Brien (second), and Sandra Argo (lead).
Sunday afternoon’s social bowls saw 28 bowlers on the green. The competition used the lowest winning margin to determine the winner, and in a rare out-
More bowls news next week—have an awesome week in paradise!
Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson
Unfortunately, the Divisional Men didn’t get to play their scheduled home game as Magpies forfeited.
The squad still made the most of the afternoon with a scratch match.
U13 Division 1 had a busy weekend.
On Saturday, they delivered a dominant 10-0 win over Mackay Dolphins at Jubilee Sports Park. After a tight opening, Logan Prowse broke the deadlock and by halftime the side led 4-0. The second half saw WUFC add six more, with hattricks from Logan and Kobi M, a brace from Nick J, and goals from Oscar H and Darcy K. A great all-round team performance played in good spirit.
On Sunday, the same team faced Mackay Lions at Mackay Football Park and narrowly lost 3-2. Lions led 1-0 at halftime, but Riley H twice equalised for WUFC with well-worked team goals. With the match on a knife’s edge, a late Lions goal sealed the result. It was a tightly contested match played with excellent sportsmanship, and WUFC showed great resilience and defensive organisation.
U13 Prems had their Saturday home game forfeited by the opposition. On Sunday, they returned to form with a
strong 7–2 win over Mackay Lions. A 5–1 halftime lead set the tone, with Mayson M netting a hat-trick, Daly G scoring twice, and goals to Alex D and Jackson P. Both teams played with determination and positive intent.
U14s hosted Rangers Gold and started strongly with Eli W scoring inside three minutes. WUFC kept possession well and added two more first-half goals via Eli again and Shannon to lead 3-0 at the break. Early in the second half, Kobe scored from a Shannon cross, and Eden added a fifth from a deflected Nick M header. A 5-0 win was a testament to their teamwork and control across the park.
U16s faced Wanderers for the first time this season and were keen to return to winning ways. They dominated early and went ahead through a Cooper Parry penalty — his first competitive goal in his last game for the club. In the second half, Logan Burke sealed the result with two headers, securing a 3-0 win and a clean sheet, keeping the team firmly in finals contention.
Premier Women drew 0-0 at home against a determined Rangers side. It was
a solid team performance from the outset, with strong intent, composure, and attacking chances. Though goals didn’t come, the squad’s grit and commitment were clear. Special mention to goalkeeper Megs, who showed excellent reading of play and brought calm to the backline. A performance to build on heading into next week’s clash with Country.
U23 Men, who started the weekend top of the table, played a tough game against an improved Magpies side. In a tightly fought contest, Sean McCarthy scored the crucial goal to secure a 1-1 draw. While the result saw WUFC drop to second, the team remains in strong form heading into the next round.
In Men’s FQPL, WUFC faced ladder-leaders Magpies in a tough away game. Whitsunday created multiple early chances, only to be denied by the Magpies keeper. The breakthrough came in the 60th minute for Magpies under controversial circumstances after a whistle had gone. They soon added a second. Sam Thornton clawed one back late, giving WUFC hope, but the final whistle confirmed a 2-1 loss in a spirited effort.
Contributed with thanks to Allan Milostic
On Saturday 12th July, 19 swimmers swam their hearts out at Cannonvale Cannons SC Winter Meet.
With an incredible 106 individual events entered, 72 PB’s were swum, showing our swimmers and families that their hard work at training has certainly paid off.
The cheering, support, encouragement and camaraderie from all swimmers was to be commended. Everybody knew the Whitsunday Swimming Club was there. From the grand entrance to the birthday celebrations for George, our swimmers were loud and proud.
Hayden, Leyton, Jayde, Ti, Georgia, Jack, Kenzie, Savannah, George, Alex, Axel, Alissa, Emeilia and Jax
returned to the pool with Whitsunday confidence.
Newcomers to the club, Bella and Isaac showed they were not to be messed with.
First timers Charlotte and Jesse demonstrated Whitsunday spirit and power. Then Coach Cruze showed everyone how it was done (or did he???).
With 4 Coaches on the deck (Coach Jenny, Amanda, Enrico and Cruze) to support and encourage, our swimmers reminded everyone The Whitsunday Swimming Club is a force to be reckoned with.
If you would like more information on an incredible club full of friendships, team spirit and fun, email us whitsundayfrogs@gmail. com or find us on Facebook.
Contributed with thanks to Amanda Yuskan
Afleet of 17 boats took to the water last Sunday for the annual Warri Cup yacht race, hosted by Abell Point Yacht Club in Airlie Beach, with competitors spread across three divisions and clear winners emerging in each.
Sailors were treated to a stunning day, with sunny skies, mild conditions, and a steady breeze — just enough to keep things lively without too much drama. That is, until Malfunction unexpectedly demasted mid-
race. Fortunately, no one was injured, and the crew returned safely to shore — albeit a little more well-known than they had planned.
Race organisers extended their thanks to Astro Boy and Lama for their swift and selfless assistance to Malfunction. “Their actions reflect outstanding seamanship and were greatly appreciated by all,” an organiser said.
After a spirited day on the water, the Division 1 title went to Terry Archer’s G’nome, while Iyas Shaheen’s Smooth Criminal took out Division 2. In Division 3, Alan Campbell skippered Lama to a wellearned win.
Celebrations continued at the Whitsunday Sailing Club, where the atmosphere was lively and the presentations were smooth and well-received. Crews were recognised for their efforts in a ceremony that cap-
tured the spirit of competition and camaraderie.
The Abell Point Yacht Club also thanked sponsor Andrew Williams of Maxi Apollo and British Defender for his generous support, helping to make the Warri Cup a much-loved highlight on the local sailing calendar once again.
Contributed with thanks to Lorraine Ireland
Airlie Beach welcomed over 700 runners from around the world for the 12th Tassal Airlie Beach Marathon Festival held over July 19–20, with ideal weather helping set new records in all races except the half marathon.
The weekend began with the McDonald’s Airlie Beach Foreshore Magic Mile, won by Kirra Hamilton (Urangan) in the women’s category and Nick Mooney (Kiamba) in the men’s.
In the North Queensland Championship Marathon, Whitsunday Running Club’s Liv Compton claimed her third consecutive women’s title in a record 3:07:50, followed by teammate Aimee Sulzberger and Hamilton Island’s Francesca Bellicini.
Thomas Baker from Winmalee (NSW) won the men’s marathon in 2:54:09, with Mackay’s Mick Vivian second and South Australian Bailey Collins third.
The fiercely competitive Locus Surveys Half Marathon saw Rhyly Paton edge out Nick Mooney to win the men’s race, with Whitsunday Running Club’s William Grogan finishing third. Kirra Hamilton secured her second win of the weekend in the women’s half marathon, followed by Whitsunday Running Club’s Riana Wronski and Ballina’s Hannah Crowe. Bowen’s Brendan Maltby won both the Whitsunday Transit 10km and Momentum High Risk Training 5km races. Hannah Terry (The Range) set a new women’s 10km record of 40:10, while Whitsunday Running Club’s Millie Groom broke the 5km women’s record with 18:25.
The Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS) team won the Mantra Club Croc Corporate Challenge in a record 1:07:26. Mascot races delighted the crowd, featuring Cruiser (Cruise Whitsundays), Blazer (Queensland Fire and Emergency Services), Piggy (Bendigo Bank), Batman (Gotham City), Sam (Wilmar), Molly Molar and Toby Toothpaste (Whitsunday Family Dental), and Troppo (Tassal). Batman claimed a narrow win over Toby Toothpaste.
Junior records were set by Xavier Watson and Willow Kenny in the Wilmar 2km Junior Dash, and Wilson and Olive Hounsell in the Macrossan and Amiet 1km Kids Run/Walk.
Mayor Ry Collins and Councillor Jan Clifford handed out the distinctive ‘Nemo’ medals to finishers.
Event Manager, Tim McQuoid-Mason said “It is very satisfying to see so many happy faces at the end of every race.
“It is also an honour to be able to hold events that encourage the development of the younger members of our community. A special thank you goes out to all the volunteers that helped on the weekend and to our community for allowing us to showcase the foreshore.”
Contributed with thanks to Tim McQuoid-Mason
The Bowen Polocrosse Club has once again hit the road — and the five-hour journey to Capella proved well worth it. Seven dedicated players made the trek to represent Bowen, with the Bowen 1 side comprising Bryce Watson, Michael and Jesse Foster, Wade Bidgood, Ashlea McConnell, and John Norman.
Competing fiercely in the C Grade division, Bowen 1 battled through a series of tough games and were rewarded with a well-deserved C Grade win.
While there was plenty of action on the field, some players got a little too close to the turf — with Ashlea McConnell earning unofficial honors as the “chief
field checker” after a tumble that left her sporting some impressive bruises. Spirits stayed high, and the laughs were just as strong as the gameplay.
Michael Foster had a standout weekend and was named Best C Grade Player, a testament to his skill and determination.
Bowen was also proudly represented in the junior division by Rhadaya Bidgood, who joined a mixed team and impressed with her competitive riding and continued improvement this season.
Contributed with thanks to Bowen Polocrosse Club
Bowen Bridge Club was abuzz with activity as 78 players from across Queensland and interstate converged for the club’s annual Congress earlier this month.
It was a strong showing from the visiting Mackay Bridge Club, with Diane Morgan and Janet Hansen taking out the championship title. Fellow Mackay players Jan Harris and Helen Van der Broek secured the runner-up position, capping off a successful weekend for the club.
Local players also had plenty to celebrate, with four Bowen pairs earning places in their respective categories. In the C Grade, Debbie Breeze and Sue McInnes claimed second place, while Jill Brabon and Bev Lowcock finished third. In D Grade, Janice Bates and Trish Berry took out first place, and Maureen and Kevin Baxter came third. The club extended warm congratulations to all the winners and expressed gratitude to supporters Koorelah Farms and Stackelroth Farm for generously donating fresh local fruit and vegetables for the event raffle.
The annual Congress continues to be a highlight on the Bowen Bridge Club calendar, bringing players together for a weekend of friendly competition and community spirit.
Contributed with thanks to Lydie Martin
Ronstan Coffee Cart (enjoy a free coffee and a chance to try an Orbit Winch) 11:00am-3:00pm on August 7 7:00am-11:00am on August 8, 9, and 10 5:00pm-8:00pm:
Lay Day Cleanup Cruise, Ocean Crusaders — Ticketed Event Selden ‘Making Sailing Easy’ — Free coffee and talk at WSC
74 Islands Distillery Long Lunch at Elementa — Ticketed Event Battle of the Sailors — On Shore Competition with Prizes at WSC
Presentation Dinner — Ticketed Event Series Presentation and Raffle Prize Announcement Fireworks
WSC Restaurant and Bar (Coffee & Cake, Lunch, and Dinner)
Village (Bars, Food Truck, and Live Entertainment)
Presentations, and Daily Recap on the main stage
of Reef Shuttles from Coral Sea Marina to WSC (continuous)
RACE WEEK RAFFLE PRIZES
Prizes include a 3-night Elysian Retreat stay, private kitesurfing lessons, a discount on Ocean Rafting tours, and premium Ronstan gear.
LONG LUNCH AT ELEMENTA
Join us on Lay Day for an unforgettable Long Lunch at Elementa, hosted by 74 Islands Distillery.
PRESENTATION DINNER
Join us for the perfect finale to Race Week! This seaside celebration includes a three-course meal, welcome drink, and live entertainment for $149.
LAYDAY CLEAN UP CRUISE
Join Ocean Crusaders for a morning cruise to clean the northern islands. Depart 9am from WSC pontoon and be back by 1pm.
The perfect weather conditions on Tuesday brought several players out of the woodwork for a well-contested stableford competition, and the course certainly didn’t disappoint.
Elspeth Scotford came agonisingly close to a hole-in-one, striking the pin before sinking a short one-foot putt for birdie — a heart-stopping near miss that drew plenty of attention.
Jacqui Wall had a fantastic round to take out the ladies’ competition with 36 points, while Gary Scotford delivered the performance of the day, blitzing the field with a stunning 41 points to win the men’s division.
Let’s hope Gary hasn’t peaked too early with the Club Championships just around the corner!
Results:
Ladies:
Winner: Jacqui Wall –36 points
Runner-up: Heather Luvis – 35
Rundown: Lyn Muller 35, Elspeth Scotford 34, Jan Shuwalow 33, Leanne Alexander and Tiina Randmae both with 30, Tessa Aitken 27
Men:
Winner: Gary Scotford – 41 points
Runner-up: John Strelec – 38
Rundown: Wilf Herweg 37, David Woods and Vic Feldman both 36, Harry Milne 34, Larry Muller 32, Trevor Paroz 31, Ken Granger and Nick Apruzzese both with 30
Pin Shots:
Ladies
A Grade: Lyn Muller (x2), Elspeth Scotford (in the hole)
B Grade: Jacqui Wall (in the hole), Anna Winterbourn (x2)
Men
A Grade: Ken Granger (in the hole), Vic Feldman (in the hole), Gary Scotford
B Grade: Harry Milne, Louis Neethling, Wilf Herweg
Chip-ins: Anna Winterbourn (x2), Trevor Paroz, Vic Feldman, Gary Scotford (x2)
To cap off a fantastic day, John Strelec claimed the $100 Membership Jackpot — proof it really does pay to be in the room!
Contributed with thanks to Paula McQuat
It’s been a huge week for the club, both at home and away.
Club pairs champions Denise Wallace and Penny Warren travelled to Townsville for the District Club Champion of Champion event, where they won three tight matches to claim the title. They’ll return in August to play the Far North Queensland winners for a spot in the State Finals.
Later in the week, Denise, Penny and Tiarna Rogers represented North Queensland in the Northern Women’s Challenge. After nine games over three days, North Queensland secured the title with a convincing win over Mackay in the final match.
Back at the club, social bowls rolled on. Monday’s triples winners were Mark
McKanza and Kennedy, with Trish Webb, Bob Lindsay and Leon Fox as runners-up. The jackpot didn’t go off.
On Tuesday, the large jackpot was finally won by Jocelyn Defranciscis, Shirley Smith and Jim C. Rink 8 produced the day’s winners — Elaine White, Lyn Madden and Bruce Thompson — while runners-up were Natalie Hands, Jill Hopper and Bob Dykstra.
Friday’s Fun Bowls and barefoot session was well attended, and Saturday’s annual Wangaratta vs All States match saw All States take the win, with Dave Madden accepting the trophy. Thanks to Tarn and Denise for manning the BBQ.
Good luck to our Premier Cup ladies heading to Thuringowa this weekend!
It’s been another action-packed week at Proserpine Golf Club, with strong turnouts and impressive scores across the board.
Fixtures – Week Ending 27 July
Mon 21/7: Social play
Tue 22/7: Stroke / Vets’ Closed Championship
Wed 23/7: Stroke
Thu 24/7: Stableford
Fri 25/7: Metropole Hotel 9-Hole Run & Putt for Cash (Draw 4pm, Play 4.30pm)
Sat 26/7: Course closed – Ladies’ Pennants
Sun 27/7: Ladies’ Pennants (AM), Course reopens 12.30pm for social play
Tuesday 15/7 – Stableford
Men: Gary Scotford 41pts (W), Tevita Mapapalangi (SGC GC) 38pts (R/U)
Ladies: Jacqui Wall 36pts (W), Heather Luvis 35pts (R/U)
NTPs: Paul Gray (9th), Andrew Smarth (13th); Jenny Fitch (9th), Elspeth Scotford (16th)
Tuesday 15/7 – Vets Stableford
Men: Gary Scotford 41pts (W), John Strelec 38pts (R/U)
Ladies: Jacqui Wall 36pts (W), Heather
NTPs: Ken Granger, Vic Feldman, Gary Scotford, Harry Milne, Louis Neethling, Wilf Herweg; Lyn Muller (x2), Elspeth Scotford, Jacqui Wall, Anna Winterbourn
Wednesday 16/7 – Stableford
Men: Brad Fleet 40pts (W), Luke Swift 37pts (R/U)
Ladies: Elspeth Scotford 40pts (W), Trish McNeill 35pts (R/U)
NTPs: Leanne Alexander, Tiina Randmae (2nd), Trish McNeill, Sherri Meade (18th)
Thursday 17/7 – Stableford
Men A Grade: Geoff Harrison 40pts (W c/b), Jason Bourke 40pts (R/U)
Men B Grade: Wilf Herweg 43pts (W), Paul Joice 39pts (R/U)
NTPs: Brock Smith (2nd & 9th), John Oates (13th), Geoff Harrison (16th)
Friday 18/7 – Metropole Hotel 9-Hole Run
Winner: Tommy Gallagher 22pts (c/b)
R/U: Chris Pirlo
3rd: Tom O’Brien 18pts (c/b)
NTPs: Harry Russell (13th), Troy Leisch (16th)
Saturday 19/7 – Stableford (Allenbuild)
Men A Grade: Tom O’Brien 42pts (W), Paul Gray 38pts (R/U), Kristian Mulholland 35pts (3rd)
Men B Grade: Dean Kercher 38pts (W), Trevor Paroz 36pts (R/U c/b), Geoffrey Kelly (Rich River GC) 36pts (3rd)
Ladies: Karen Johnson 39pts (W), Joanne Moynihan 38pts (R/U), Megan Becker 37pts (3rd)
NTPs: Peter Faust (2nd), Mark Schubert (9th), Michael Ward (13th); Toni Clauss (2nd), Karen Johnson (9th), Nicole Cooper (13th)
Sunday 20/7 – Stableford
Men: Kev Cooper 40pts (W), Connor Devery 37pts (R/U), Dean Barnard (SGC GC) 36pts (3rd)
Ladies: Tiina Randmae 39pts (W), Sherri Meade 37pts (R/U), Anna Winterbourn 35pts (3rd)
NTPs: Dean Barnard (2nd), Cory O’Shea (9th), Patrick Camm (13th), Mata Browne (16th); Tiina Randmae (2nd), Sherri Meade (9th).
Contributed with thanks to Tiina Randmae
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Born in Mackay on 11 November 1937 to William and Grace Lemmon, much loved sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, Colleen is photographed here in her youth and prime on the Esmeralda tourist vessel in the Whitsundays, forever her home and heart.
Sister to Lillian (deceased), Danny and Terry, sister-in-law to Irene, wife to Noel (deceased), mother to Kerrie, Craig and Catherine, mother-in-law to Robin and Ray, grandmother to Jeremy, Ashleigh, Matthew and Brooke, Aunty to Judy and children Danielle and Ryan, and David, wife Mel and children, Will and Violet, and great grandmother to Fergus, she will be missed and always remembered.
To remember Col, dress beautifully, light a candle, plate up a mudcrab and raise a glass to a life well lived and a final walk along the beach.
Effective 1st August 2025, Whitsunday Regional Council will be transitioning from eTenderbox to VendorPanel Marketplace for all procurement and tendering activities. This change is part of our commitment to improving the way we engage with suppliers by providing a more streamlined, user-friendly, and efficient platform. What This Means for You:
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RATES CONCESSIONS
Are you an owner occupier?
Council is seeking information from the owners of residential properties, which is their principal place of residence and is also single residential use, within the Whitsunday area, in order to categorise properties correctly for the benefit of a lower differential general rate.
Eligible parties are asked to complete the form and return it to Council by the discount date of the current rating period, as stated on your rates notice. If you are already receiving the owner occupier benefit, you do not need to reapply.
Pensioner Remission on Rates
Persons in receipt of a pension, who qualify in accordance with Council’s Policy and/or the State Government’s Pensioner Rate Subsidy Scheme, are hereby requested to make application for the first half of the 2025/2026 year.
Pensioners who received the maximum benefits in the 2024/2025 year and whose situation has not altered need not submit a written application. Confirmation of your eligibility will be sought from the Department of Communities and Department of Veteran Affairs.
Have you heard about the Social Seniors Whitsunday project? Delivered by Whitsunday Regional Libraries, the project aims to reduce social isolation among community members by creating meaningful opportunities for sharing life experiences, wisdom, and cultural knowledge across generations.
As part of the project, Whitsunday Regional Libraries are offering ‘coffee and chat’ sessions at Cannonvale, Proserpine and Bowen Library. These sessions are all about mingling, getting to know one another and coming together to plan for future project events and activities. The sessions run on the following dates:
Cannonvale: 9am, one Wednesday a month:
-13th August
-10th September
- 8th October
- 5th November
- 3rd December
Proserpine: 9am, every second Tuesday:
- 22nd July
- 5th August
- 19th August
- 2nd September
- 16th September
- 30th September
- 14th October
- 28th October
- 11th November
- 25th November
- 9th December
Bowen: 10am, one Thursday a month:
- 31st July
- 28th August
- 18th September
- 23rd October
- 20th November
For further information, or to get involved, please contact the Seniors Social Isolation Project Officer, Sue Evans-Atherton at susan.evansatherton@whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au or 0487 029 200 or contact your local library.
Dog and cat registrations have now been issued. We encourage residents to take advantage of the discount period by paying for their pet registration on or before 31 July 2025. Once you have registered your pet make sure that you attach their new identification tag to their collar.
It’s important to keep your pet registration details up to date so our Local Laws Officers have the best chance of finding and returning your dog or cat should it become lost or wander from its yard.
Owning a pet is a rewarding experience however, your pet depends on you for its care and effective control. Visit Council’s website for some helpful hints on owning a pet in the Whitsunday Region.
Positioned on a spacious 919m² block in Cannonvale, 3 Woomerah Avenue is a home that delivers on lifestyle, flexibility and location. With the auction confirmed for Tuesday 29th July, the instruction is clear. The property will be sold. Offers prior to auction are not only considered - they are highly encouraged. The layout has been designed with family living in mind, offering multiple zones across split levels. Upstairs, the open-plan kitchen, dining and living area opens to a wide front deck with glimpses toward Whisper Bay. The kitchen is fitted with stone benchtops, quality appliances and plenty of workspace, making it a practical and well-appointed centre of the home.
Four bedrooms and two bathrooms are positioned on their own level for added privacy, including a generous main with a walk-in robe and ensuite. On the lower level, a large multipurpose room adds serious flexibility, use it as a fifth bedroom, games room, studio or home office. Internal access from the oversized garage makes day-to-day living easy.
Step outside and the lifestyle continues. The backyard is terraced and private and feels like it just keeps on giving, with established gardens, lawn space and a crystal-clear inground pool. There are two driveways on the block. One leads to the main garage, while the second offers off-street parking for a boat, caravan or trailer. ONLY 8% OF SOLAR OWNERS WILL RECEIVE THE BATTERY REBATE! ACT FAST
AUCTION: Tuesday 29th July 2025 at 6pm TAYLORS OFFICE: 98 Shute Harbour Rd, C’Vale
3 Woomerah Avenue, Cannonvale
423Y
BED BATH CAR POOL
OPEN HOME: Saturday: 10:30am – 11:00am
CONTACT: Lukas Vaid 0439 984 975 lukas@tpsre.com.au
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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 10.30 Take 5. 11.10 Little Disasters. 12.00 News. 1.00 Bay Of Fires. 2.00 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. 2.55 Love Your Garden. 3.45 Fake Or Fortune? 4.45 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 Patience. (M)
9.20 Hard Quiz. (PG)
9.50 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG)
10.40 Spicks And Specks. 11.05 ABC Late News. 11.25 Silent Witness. 12.25 Rage New Music. 5.00 Rage.
6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Grantchester. 1.15 Patience. 2.05 All Creatures Great And Small. 2.55 Great Southern Landscapes. 3.25 Earth. 4.25 Spicks And Specks. 4.55 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. 5.30 Landline.
6.00 Australian Story.
6.30 Back Roads. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Grantchester. (M)
8.20 Midsomer Murders. (M)
9.50 Bay Of Fires. (M)
10.40 Little Disasters. (M) 11.25 Rage. (MA15+)
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 Griff’s Great American South. 3.15 Nigella Bites. 3.40 Martin Clunes: Islands Of Australia. 4.40 Hippo Watch With Steve Backshall. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Compass. 7.00 News. 7.30 Austin. 8.00 Bay Of Fires. 8.50 Miss Austen. 9.45 MOVIE: Gayby Baby. (2015) 11.10 Take 5. 11.40 Rage. 1.40 Under The Vines. 4.00 Gardening Aust. 5.00 Insiders.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 News. 10.00 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. 10.30 Midsomer Murders. 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Love Your Garden. 3.45 Fake Or Fortune? 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. 9.15 Media Watch. 9.35 Lucy Worsley Investigates. 10.25 News. 10.40 The Business. 11.00 A Life In Ten Pictures. 11.50 Parliament. 12.55 Love Your Garden. 1.40 Long Lost Family. 2.30 Rage. 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Gardening Aust. 5.30 7.30.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Call The Midwife. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Love Your Garden. 3.45 Fake Or Fortune? 4.45 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. 9.00 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. 9.30 Earth. 10.30 News. 10.45 The Business. 11.00 Four Corners. 11.45 Media Watch. 12.05 Lucy Worsley Investigates. 12.55 Parliament. 1.55 Love Your Garden. 2.45 Rage. 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Gardening Aust. 5.30 7.30.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Love Your Garden. 3.45 Fake Or Fortune? 4.45 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 9.20 Would I Lie To You? 9.50 Austin. 10.15 QI. 10.45 News. 11.00 The Business. 11.20 You Can’t Ask That. 12.25 Parliament. 1.25 Love Your Garden. 2.15 Long Lost Family. 3.00 Rage. 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Gardening Aust. 5.30 7.30.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 SBS50. 2.05 Engineering Reborn. 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Good Ship Murder. 8.25 The Royals: A History Of Scandals. 9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. 2.00 World’s Most Secret Homes. 3.45 Blue Water Safari. 4.40 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Sailing. Sail Grand Prix. H’lights. 3.00 Going Places. 4.30 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 5.30 Such Was Life. 5.40 Hitler’s American Battleground. 6.30 News. 7.30 Great British Cities With Susan Calman. 8.25 Cycling. Tour de France. 12.50 Guillaume’s Paris. 1.20 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. 3.50 Blue Water Safari. 4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 1.00 Motor Racing. ProMX C’ships. 4.00 Going Places. 4.30 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 5.30 Such Was Life. 5.40 Hitler’s American Battleground. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Lost World Of The Hanging Gardens. 8.35 The Secrets Of Mount Olympus. 9.30 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. 11.30 French Atlantic. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. 4.25 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Iceland With Alexander Armstrong. 2.55 The Day The Rock Star Died: Buddy Holly. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Portugal With Michael Portillo. 8.20 Abandoned Railways From Above. 9.15 Britain’s Most Beautiful Road. 10.10 SBS News. 10.40 The Andes Tragedy: 50 Years Later. 11.35 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. 2.05 Blackport. 3.00 Weeks Of War. 3.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Iceland With Alexander Armstrong. 2.55 The Day The Rock Star Died: David Bowie. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS News. 10.30 Making Sense Of Cancer With Hannah Fry. 11.35 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. 2.05 Lady Jane Grey: Murder Of A Child Queen. 3.10 Weeks Of War. 4.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 How Disney Built America. 8.20 Aerial Australia. 9.15 Smilla’s Sense Of Snow. 10.15 SBS News. 10.45 Who Do You Think You Are? US. 11.35 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. 2.05 Lady Jane Grey: Murder Of A Child Queen. 3.10 Weeks Of War. 4.05 Blue Water Safari. 5.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Back Roads. 11.10 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 3.45 Fake Or Fortune? 4.45 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Griff’s Great American South. 9.15 Culture By Design. 9.45 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. 10.35 News. 10.50 The Business. 11.05 Parliament. 12.05 Long Lost Family. 12.55 Rage. 3.05 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Gardening Aust. 5.30 7.30. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Iceland With Alexander Armstrong. 2.55 The Day The Rock Star Died: Elvis Presley. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Great Australian Road Trips. 8.25 Into The Amazon With Robson Green. 9.20 Snowpiercer. 10.15 SBS News. 10.45 Who Do You Think You Are? 11.35 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. 2.05 Lady Jane Grey: Murder Of A Child Queen. 3.10 Weeks Of War. 4.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 Your Money & Your Life. 1.30 Border Security: Int. 2.00 Better Homes. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: The Break-Up. (2006) (M) 10.45 Dancing With The Stars. (PG)
12.05 The Disappearance. 1.05 Travel Oz. 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. Industry Celebration Day, Caulfield Season Finale and Saturday Raceday. 1.00 Football. AFL. Gold Coast Suns v Brisbane. 4.00 Border Security. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 News. 7.00 The Great Outdoors. 7.30 Mysteries Of The Pyramids. 8.30 MOVIE: The Da Vinci Code. (2006) (M) 11.30 Autopsy USA. 12.30 The Disappearance. 1.30 Travel Oz. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 It’s Academic. 5.00 My Greek Odyssey.
6.00 Better Homes. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 TBA. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PG) 8.20 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.20 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+) 10.40 The Crow Girl. (MA15+) 12.50 Jamestown. (MA15+) 2.30 Home 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 TBA. 2.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. 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 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Dancing With The Stars. (PG) 8.50 9-1-1. (M) 10.50 The Agenda Setters. 12.00 Gone. (MA15+) 2.00 Home Shopping. 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 TBA. 2.30 Jabba’s Movies. 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 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The 1% Club. (PG) 8.30 Stranded On Honeymoon Island. (M) 11.20 The Agenda Setters. 12.20 Fairly Legal. (M) 2.30 Home Shopping. 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 MOVIE: Dead In The Water. (2021) 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 The 1% Club UK. (PG) 8.30 The Front Bar. (M) 9.30 Unfiltered. (PG) 10.00 Ashley Cain: Into The Danger Zone. (MA15+) 11.20 Stags. 12.20 Imposters. 1.20 Touching Evil. 2.30 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: Falling For The Manny. (2022) 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
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 NRLW Wrap. 3.15 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Roosters v Canterbury Bulldogs. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Rugby Union. British & Irish Lions Tour. Aust v British & Irish Lions. 10.00 Test Rugby: Australia v British & Irish Lions PostMatch. 10.15 MOVIE: Creed. (2015) 12.45 My Life As A Rolling Stone. 2.00 The Incredible Journey. 2.30 TV Shop. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Helping Hands.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 12.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Eels v Knights. 1.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Dragons v Broncos. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Canterbury Bulldogs v Manly Sea Eagles. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. 8.55 60 Minutes. 10.00 World Aquatics Championships. Singapore 2025. Finals. 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 The First 48. 12.30 Embarrassing Bodies. 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice. 4.30 Fishing Aust. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 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 Block. 8.40 100% Footy. (M) 9.40 World Aquatics Championships. Singapore 2025. Finals. 10.45 9News Late. 11.15 Aussie Road Train Truckers. 12.15 Footy Classified. 1.15 Innovation
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Getaway. 1.30 Young Sheldon. 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 Block. (PG)
8.40 World Aquatics Championships. Singapore 2025. Day 3. Finals. 11.05 9News Late. 11.35 La Brea. 12.30 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Garden Gurus. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice. 4.30
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Space Invaders. 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 The Block. 8.40 World Aquatics Championships. Singapore 2025. Day 4. Finals. 11.10 9News
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Secrets Exposed. (2022) 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. 8.30 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. (PG) 9.30 Air Crash Investigations. (PG) 10.30 Million Pound Pawn. 11.30 Code Blue: One Punch Killers. 12.30 Life. 1.30 Travel Oz. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. 6.00 Today.
7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 7.50 Movie: Looney Tunes: Back In Action. (2003) (PG, R) Brendan Fraser.
9.25 Robot Wars. (R)
10.25 Merlin. (PG, R)
11.10 Officially Amazing. (PG, R) 11.35 Deadly 60. (R)
12.05 Good Game Spawn Point. (R) 12.50 Rage. (PG, R)
7.30pm Teenage Boss: Next Level.
8.00 Kids Baking Championship.
8.40 Chopped Junior. (R)
9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)
10.05 Speechless. (PG, R)
10.45 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. (R)
11.10 Secret Life Of Boys. (R)
11.30 Operation Ouch! (R)
7.35pm The Mysterious Benedict Society. (PG)
8.25 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)
9.10 Abbott Elementary. (PG, R)
9.50 Speechless. (PG, R)
10.15 Merlin. (PG, R)
10.55 Secrets Of The Zoo. (PG, R)
11.40 Operation Ouch! (PG, R)
12.00am A Kind Of Spark. (R)
7.40pm The Inbestigators. (R)
7.55 Junior Vets. (R)
8.25 Hard Quiz Kids. (PG, R)
8.55 The Crystal Maze. (PG, R)
9.45 Merlin. (PG, R)
10.30 Good Game Spawn Point. (R)
10.50 MythBusters
“There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)
7.40pm The Inbestigators. (R)
7.55 Junior Vets. (R)
8.25 Deadly 60. (R)
8.55 Expedition With Steve Backshall. (PG, R)
9.45 Merlin. (PG, R)
10.30 MythBusters
“There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)
10.55 Built To Survive. (PG, R)
11.20 Officially Amazing. (PG, R)
7.40pm The Inbestigators. (R)
7.55 Junior Vets. (R)
8.25 Abbott Elementary. (PG)
9.10 The Mysterious Benedict Society. (PG, R)
10.00 Merlin. (PG, R)
10.45 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)
11.25 MythBusters
“There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)
5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)
6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)
7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)
8.30 Escape To The Country. (R)
9.30 Escape To The Country. (R)
11.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)
12.30 Auction Squad. (R)
1.30 Last Chance Learners. (PG, R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)
6.00pm Every Bite Takes You Home. (PG)
6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)
7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)
8.30 Escape To The Country. (R)
9.30 Escape To The Country. (R)
11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)
1.30 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
5.20pm Escape To The Country. (R)
6.20 Escape To The Country. (R)
7.20 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG, R)
8.30 Vera. (M, R)
10.30 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG, R) 11.40 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. (PG, R)
12.40 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)
6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)
7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)
8.30 Endeavour. (M, R)
10.30 What The Killer Did Next. (M, R)
11.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)
12.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)
1.30 Australia’s Deadliest. (PG, R)
2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)
5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)
6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)
7.30 Call The Midwife. (M, R)
8.45 Foyle’s War. (M, R)
10.45 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)
11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R)
12.45 Auction Squad. (R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)
5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)
6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)
7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R)
8.45 Lewis. (M, R)
10.45 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. (PG, R)
11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R)
12.45 Auction Squad. (R)
2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)
6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 20. Essendon v Western Bulldogs. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.
11.00 GetOn Extra. 11.30 Movie: Hellboy II: The Golden Army. (2008) (M, R) 1.55 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)
6.00pm Pawn Stars. (PG, R)
6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)
7.00 Storage Wars. (PG)
7.30 Pawn Stars. (PG)
9.30 American Pickers. (PG)
10.30 Air Crash
Investigations: The Accident Files. (PG, R)
11.30 Mighty Planes. (PG, R)
12.30 Storage Wars. (M, R)
6.00pm Border Security: International. (PG, R)
6.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
8.30 Movie: Taken 3. (2014) (MA15+, R) 10.45 Movie: Battleship. (2012) (M, R) 1.25 Blokesworld. (PG, R)
6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)
8.00 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG, R) 9.00 Gem Hunters Down Under. (PG, R) 10.00 Appalachian Outlaws. (M, R) 11.00 Bamazon. (M, R) 12.00 American Restoration. (PG, R) 12.30 Storage Wars. (PG, R)
6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 8.00 Outback Truckers. (M, R) 10.00 Aussie Truck Rehab. (PG, R) 11.00 Big Rig Bounty Hunters. (M, R) 12.00 American Restoration. (PG, R) 12.30 Storage Wars. (PG, R)
6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)
7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)
7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)
8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. (M)
10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. (M, R) 11.30 Nightwatch. (MA15+, R)
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House.
6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.30 Police Rescue Australia. (PG, R)
8.30 Movie: Dog. (2022) (M, R)
10.30 Movie: Gringo. (2018) (MA15+, R)
12.40 Innovation Nation. (R) 1.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)
7.00 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG, R)
7.30 Movie: Bride Wars. (2009) (PG, R)
9.20 Movie: Sex And The City 2. (2010) (MA15+, R) 12.20 Movie: Rasputin: The Mad Monk. (1966) (M, R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 JAG. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 So Help Me Todd. (PG, R)
11.15 A Million Little Things. (PG, R) 12.15 FBI: International. (M, R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 JAG. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
8.30 NCIS. (M, R)
9.25 NCIS. (M, R)
10.20 FBI: International. (M, R)
11.15 FBI: International. (M, R)
12.15 Home Shopping. (R)
12.45 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 4. Cronulla Sharks v Wests Tigers.
8.00 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 8.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R)
9.00 World Aquatics Championships. Singapore 2025. Day 1. Finals. 10.00 To Be Advised. 12.00 Movie: Times Square. (1980) (M, R)
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R)
8.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG, R)
9.00 World Aquatics Championships. Singapore 2025. Day 2. Finals.
9.40 Harry Wild. (M) 10.50 The Closer. (M, R)
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 New Tricks. (M, R) 8.40 To Be Advised. 10.50 The Closer. (M, R) 11.50 French And Saunders. (M) 12.30 My Favorite Martian. (R) 1.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House.
6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.30 As Time Goes By. (PG, R)
8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M, R)
10.40 Freddy And The Eighth. (M)
11.40 French And Saunders. (M)
12.20 My Favorite Martian. (R)
5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)
6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)
7.30 Home And Away. (PG)
8.00 Home And Away. (PG)
8.30 Father Brown. (M, R)
9.30 Line Of Duty. (MA15+, R)
Problem!”. (PG, R)
Operation Ouch! (R)
10.50 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R)
12.50 Auction Squad. (R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)
6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 21. Western Bulldogs v GWS Giants. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. 11.00 Kick Ons. 11.30 Movie: Underworld: Awakening. (2012) (MA15+, R) 1.20 American Restoration. (PG, R)
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 RBT. (M, R) 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.00 World Aquatics Championships. Singapore 2025. Day 5. Finals. 11.10 The Closer. (M, R) 12.10 Are You Being Served? (PG, R)
6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)
6.30 Friends. (PG, R)
7.30 Movie: Cast Away. (2000) (M, R) 10.10 Becker. (PG, R) 10.35 To Be Advised.
11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)
11.30 The Neighborhood. (PG, R)
12.00 The King Of Queens. (PG, R) 12.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Friends. (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)
10.00 Frasier. (PG, R)
10.30 To Be Advised. 11.00 Ridiculousness. (PG, R) 12.00 South Park. (M, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 South Park. (M, R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 JAG. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 FBI: International. (M, R) 11.15 Nancy Drew. (M, R)
Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Home Shopping. (R)
Home Shopping. (R)
Home Shopping. (R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 JAG. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
8.30 NCIS. (M, R)
9.25 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 So Help Me Todd. (PG, R) 11.15 A Million Little Things. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (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 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R)
9.25 FBI: International. (M, R)
10.20 FBI: International. (M, R)
11.15 FBI: International. (M, R)
12.15 Fire Country. (PG, R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 JAG. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
8.30 NCIS. (M, R)
9.25 NCIS. (M, R)
10.20 Fire Country. (M, R)
11.15 A Million Little Things. (PG, R)
12.15 FBI: International. (M, R)
1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS. (M, R)
10.20 Fire Country. (M, R)
11.15 A Million Little Things. (PG, R) 12.15 FBI: International. (M, R) 1.15 JAG. (M, R)
6.00pm If You Are The One.
7.00 Jeopardy! (R)
7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 The Perfect Vagina. (MA15+, R) 9.30 My Massive C**k. (MA15+, R) 10.25 Homeland. (MA15+, R)
11.25 Homeland. (M, R) 1.20 CODA: Mother Father Deaf. (PG, R)
6.05pm Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.35 The Frontier. (PG, R) 7.30 Impossible Engineering. (R)
8.30 James May: Our Man In Italy. (M, R)
9.30 James May: Our Man In Italy. (M, R)
10.30 Cracking The Code. (M, R)
12.30 Epstein Didn’t Kill Himself. (MA15+, R)
6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)
6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 8.20 The Big Bang Theory. (M, R) 8.45 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.35 Frasier. (PG, R) 10.30 Ridiculousness. (PG, R)
11.30 South Park. (M, R)
12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 South Park. (M, R)
6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)
6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R)
8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.00 Becker. (PG, R)
10.30 Frasier. (PG, R)
11.30 The Neighborhood. (PG, R)
12 .00 The King Of Queens. (PG, R) 12.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R)
7.00 Friends. (PG, R)
8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
10.00 Becker. (PG, R)
10.30 Frasier. (PG, R)
11.30 The Neighborhood. (PG, R)
12.00 The King Of Queens. (PG, R)
12.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)
6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R)
7.00 Friends. (PG, R)
8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
10.00 Becker. (PG, R)
10.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 11.30 The Neighborhood. (PG, R)
12.00 The King Of Queens. (PG, R)
12.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)
6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R)
7.00 Friends. (PG, R)
8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
9.30 Becker. (PG, R)
10.00 Frasier. (PG, R)
10.30 To Be Advised.
11.00 The Neighborhood. (PG, R)
11.30 The King Of Queens. (PG, R)
12.00 Entertainment Tonight. (R)
5.50pm Lost Gold Of The Aztecs. (PG, R) 6.40 Engineering Reborn. (R)
7.35 Abandoned Engineering. (M)
8.30 The Legend Of Bigfoot. (PG, R) 9.25 The Phoenix Lights Phenomenon. (PG, R) 10.15 Forbidden History. (PG, R)
11.10 WWE Legends. (M)
12.05 Letterkenny. (M, R)
5.45pm PBS News Weekend.
6.15 The Food That Built The World. (PG, R) 7.05 Jeopardy! (R)
7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Raw Comedy 2025. (M)
10.05 Big Backyard Quiz. (M, R) 11.05 The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd. (M)
5.15pm PBS NewsHour. 6.15 The Food That Built The World. (R) 7.05 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Alone. (M) 9.40 Hoarders. (M)
11.20 Pitino: Red Storm Rising. (M)
12.15 Rob & Romesh Vs. (M, R) 1.55 It’s Fine, I’m Fine. (M, R)
PBS NewsHour.
The Food That
The World. (PG, R) 7.05 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Movie: The Killer Inside Me. (2010) Casey Affleck, Kate Hudson. 10.30 Movie: The Vault. (2021) (M, R) Freddie Highmore. 12.35 Snowpiercer. 1.30 Snowpiercer.
6.05pm Over The Black Dot. (R)
6.35 Travel Man. (PG, R)
7.05 Jeopardy! (R)
7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG) 10.10 The UnXplained With William Shatner. (M) 11.00 Homicide: Life On The Street. (M, R) 1.45 Heroines. (PG, R)