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122 Army Cadet Unit Proserpine Detachment with the now recognised soldiers grave. Photo credit: Daniel Heggie

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I’m thrilled to share that I’ve returned to the Whitsunday Life Newspaper after four months living in Ingham where I helped launch our sister publication, Hinchinbrook Life.

It was a privilege to launch a new newspaper in a region that had been yearning so long for print media, but the Whitsundays kept calling for my return.

Whilst I was up there, myself and the Hinchinbrook Shire experienced the worst flooding event in over 50 years. I was located in Forrest Beach, so although I was extremely bored without power and phone reception, I was safe. Ingham, however, was devastated.

It was quite a harrowing experience and very isolating, especially for a newcomer like me, but in many ways it brought the community together. Witnessing and being a part of the North Queensland community spirit and the recovery process ultimately brought us togeth-

During the immediate aftermath I joined the response team, door-knocking to check on residents in my neighbourhood and I was even able to help alert rescurers to an elederly person who was alone and uncontactable.

It was a surreal experience, but incredibly valuable in many ways. I was the only print media journalist in the region which was a big responsibility but also an honour and a unique opportunity to give a voice to stories that might have otherwise gone untold.

Now that I’ve returned to the Whitsundays, I’m feeling re-energised and excited to once again be sharing the stories of this community. There’s something truly special about reporting in this beautiful space, and I’m grateful to be back doing what I love in a region I care so deeply about.

It’s good to be back.

LOCALS HELPING LOCALS

There’s no shortage of community spirit in Proserpine, and one local is proving just how powerful kindness can be.

The Proserpine Community Centre expressed a big thank you to Steve, known to many as LairdndLady Thompson, for his ongoing dedication to helping out wherever he can.

Steve has long been one of the centre’s most reliable and supportive community members, always quick to offer his help in maintaining the space for all who use it. He was spotted hard at work by the Proserpine Community Centre staff, cleaning the footpaths to ensure that visitors can walk safely without the risk of slipping.

What makes Steve’s contributions so special is not just his willingness to offer help, but his reliability. When he says he will lend a hand, he always follows through, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed.

Steve’s actions are a shining re-

minder of the power of locals helping locals, and the strength that comes from people working together. His selfless efforts have made a real difference, and we thank him for making Proserpine just that little bit brighter.

Arborists

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Whitpro are the local professionals when it comes to safe and efficient tree pruning and removal. Services include removal, stump removal, de-nutting, pruning and tree relocation.

400 Flags Laid And Soldier Found

Old Proserpine Cemetery is full of unmarked graves, and Lyn Burke and Lloyd Fox are still on a mission to find the names of all ex-serving military personnel whose bodies are located in these graves today.

Andrew William Anderson was a Bowen man that enlisted into the service at age 40.

On the voyage to England, Anderson contracted mumps, then spent time in training battalions, battling further illness, including influenza and scabies.

A fractured thigh bone ultimately ended his military hopes, and he was sent back to Australia without ever reaching the front lines.

Despite never seeing combat, Anderson’s willingness to serve is now being acknowl-

edged.

During the 2025 flag laying ceremony, a cross was placed on his previously unmarked grave, finally giving recognition to a soldier whose sacrifice had long gone unnoticed.

Years ago, when Lyn and Lloyd started their flag laying tradition it was just the two of them, and the pair recalled how it had taken them hours to lay all the flags. Now the community get behind the annual event and this year the 122 Army Cadet Unit Proserpine Detachment attended for the first time.

Lieutenant Chris Saunders from 122 Army Cadet Unit Proserpine Detachment said it was a huge honour to attend and assist in the flag laying ceremony, and the assembly

of the cross for Andrew William Anderson.

“It’s surprising, even to myself and the major of Mackay that 400 flags are being laid today,” he added.

“That’s an awful big representation for a town the size of Proserpine, to have 400 ex serving members being honoured with flags today.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity, and we’ll be here again next year.”

Lyn said the flag laying is all about letting the community know that these service men and women are here, and just how many there are in the region.

“This to honour these men and women and also let our community know that they are here,” said Lyn.

“Most people don’t realise how many servicemen we have in this area, or what they went through, or what they did for us.

“We do it so anyone can come and have a look and see all of these people.

“Not everyone’s got a symbol, this one here is the greatest example. There is nothing that tells you that this person here was in the military.

“Nothing says that for you, but having a flag next to him, you can see that person was.”

The ceremony is always the weekend before ANZAC Day, and the flags are kept up for two weeks afterwards so people can see and acknowledge all of those in the Old and New Proserpine Cemetery that served for this country.

Young people from Proserpine State High School and Whitsunday Swimming Club were at the flag laying

Laying the flags

122 Army Cadet Unit Proserpine Detachment Cadets hammering in the cross for Andrew William Anderson. Photo credit Daniel Heggie

The Whitsunday Chamber Of Commerce And Industry Meet The Federal Election Candidates Event

In the lead up to the Federal Election on Saturday May 3, Whitsunday Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a Meet the Federal Election Candidates Event, last Tuesday.

The event began with a statement from Queensland Senate candidate Jason Brown – Independent. Jason was given six minutes to answer the following questions.

What are your business credentials and experience?

As an elected senator for Queensland, what will you specifically do, and how will you achieve it?

Political history indicates that to be a successful Senate candidate, you will need a preference strategy which favours minor part. Do you have any preference deals? And if you don’t, how are you anticipating winning the quota?

As a member of the Senate, who will you support when it comes to voting on legislation?

As you are expected to read, every piece of legislation on its merits. And how will you do this? And what resources will you use to help you?

Why will you be the best candidate for the Whitsunday business community?

A forum with the House of Representa-

tives candidates followed, and it was facilitated by Judy Porter, of Shiift.

Paula Creen – Australian Greens

Michael Lockyer – Trumpet of Patriots

Amanda Nickson – Family First Party

Neil Wallace – Australian Labor Party

Andrew Willcox – Liberal National Party

In addition to presenting their business experience and vision for the region, candidates responded to questions on:

Federal funding for urgent road improvements, Insurance accessibility and affordability, All-weather tourism and seasonal visitor flow, Government spending and economic efficiency, Possibilities for Proserpine, and more.

days at the federal level.

Chamber President Allan Milostic said Chamber was proud to facilitate the forum, and to give businesses in the region the opportunity to hear directly from those seeking to represent the Whitsun-

Andrew Willcox MP

Federal Member for DAWSON

“As the united voice of business in our region, the Chamber is committed to ensuring that local priorities are understood, and that policy decisions are informed by the practical realities faced by those who live and work here,” he said.

“The event provided an opportunity for open, respectful discussion on the issues

that matter to our members—economic growth, infrastructure, workforce, regulatory reform, and regional investment.

“We encouraged all candidates to speak directly to how their policies will support the long-term prosperity of our businesses and communities.

“We were delighted with the strong turn out and participation from the candidates.”

Growing A Stronger Future

Amanda Nickson, Michael Lockyer, Andrew Willcox, Neil Wallace, Paula Creen and Jason Brown Authorised

Unity Not Division

OPINION PIECE BY FEDERAL MEMBER FOR DAWSON ANDREW WILLCOX

The price tag for Labor’s failed ‘Voice’referendum hit more than half a billion dollars. At a time when Australians are doing it tough, that money could have helped ease cost of living pressures, putting food on the table, covering rent, or paying power bills.

Here in Dawson, I hear from families every week who are struggling just to get by. Cost of living pressures are crushing our local communities, yet the Albanese Government chose

to pour hundreds of millions into a divisive referendum that failed to deliver any practical outcome.

Nearly 61% of Australians said “No,” and in Dawson, more than 80% rejected Labor’s ‘Voice’ proposal. The message was clear: Australians want unity, not more bureaucracy.

On top of this failed and expensive referendum, Labor has made no real impact in improving the lives of indigenous people living in remote communities.

I made my position clear from the start. Like many here in Dawson, I saw the Voice as the wrong approach, out of touch with real community needs. The failed referendum highlighted how disconnected Labor is from ordinary Australians.

The Coalition believes in one Australia,

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united under one flag, proud of our history, and inclusive of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous cultures. As Prime Minister, Peter Dutton has committed to representing all Australians with leadership grounded in common sense and shared values, vowing to stand in front of just the Australian flag.

Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, a proud Indigenous Australian with firsthand experience of life in remote communities, will be a strong Minister for Indigenous Affairs in a Coalition government, focused on real outcomes, not symbolism.

We’ll invest in better housing, health, education, and jobs where they’re needed most, delivering practical change to close the gap.

A Coalition government will focus on practical solutions that bring Australians together and not waste tax payer’s money on creating division and more bureaucracy. We understand the strain on everyday Australians, from struggling families, to young people finding their way into work and housing, and to pensioners on fixed incomes.

By cutting unnecessary government spending, reducing red tape, and supporting local businesses, the Coalition will help ease cost of living pressures. We’ll invest in housing, job creation, and make

it easier for first-time homebuyers to enter the market.

Unlike Labor’s divisive agenda, the Coalition is committed to uniting the country and growing a stronger, more prosperous future for all Australians.

A Dutton/Littleproud Coalition Government will focus on what unites us. We will grow a stronger, united future.

The Coalition is ready to lead — one people, one future, under one flag.

Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox MP with Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price who could be a strong Minister for Indigenous Affairs in a Coalition government. Photo supplied

Proserpine State High School presents

NewsiesThe Broadway Musical

Proserpine State High School are proud to present their energetic school production of Disney’s Newsies – The Broadway Musical.

More than 100 students and staff will bring the entertaining musical to life on their Performing Arts Centre stage form 8th-10th May, with many months of hard work going in to perfecting lines, dance routines and musical scores.

Based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, this Disney musical tells the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city.

After publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer raises newspaper prices at the newsboys’ expense, Kelly and his newsies take action.

With help from the beautiful female reporter Katherine Plumber, all of New York City soon recognises the power of “the little man”.

Year 11 student Wiremu Tairaki plays character Joseph Pulitzer and described this year’s production as “grand”. He said he has loved everything about the show so

far including the sets and dance routines.

“It feels good to be back performing in one of our school musicals,” he said.

“Everyone is appreciative of the effort from our teachers and the staff involved in making it successful.”

Musical Director Amelia Hinschen said a highlight from rehearsals for the musical was the broad range of talent showcased by the students.

She said that everyone is extremely talented and are working together to try and create something that will work best for the whole cast.

Don’t miss the opportunity to support Proserpine State High School’s students and enjoy an unforgettable theatrical experience for the whole family.

Residents across the Whit sunday region are invited to honour the sacrifices of our servicemen and women at a series of ANZAC Day services taking place on Friday, 25 April 2025.

From dawn services to community marches, come together to reflect, remember, and pay tribute to those that lost their lives.

Please note service times and road closures in your area, and allow ex tra time for travel and parking.

Airlie Beach

Main Service: 9:00am - meet at Broadwater Avenue carpark at 8am for march to Airlie Esplanade Ceno taph

Airlie Main Street will be closed from 6am - 10:30am Bowen

Dawn Service: 5:50am - Herbert Street Cenotaph

Herbert Street closed between Gordon Street and Poole Street in both directions from 5:30am to 6:30am

Main Service: 9:30am - meet at RSL at 8:50am for march to the Cenotaph

Main Service: 9:00am - meet at Foodworks at 8:45am for march to the Cenotaph

Full road closure of Stanley Street, beginning at Railway Road and ending at Birralee Street between 8:15am and 9:15am

Proserpine

Dawn Service: 4:30am - Ken McPherson Memorial Gardens Cenotaph

Partial closure Williams Street to Bowen Cenotaph Herbert Street. Closure from 8:00am to 10:30am Cannonvale

Dawn Service: 5:30am - Coral Esplanade Cenotaph

Collinsville

Dawn Service: 6:00am - Stanley Street

Main Service: 10:50am - meet at the RSL at 10:30am for march to the Cenotaph

Partial Road Closure 5:00am to approximately 12:00pm. Detours in place - Streets affected Marathon Street, Herbert Street, Mill Street and Hinschen Street

For further information, please contact your local RSL Branch.

The Proserpine State High School cast of Disney’s Newsies - The Broadway Musical. Photo credit: Victoria Velton

Everywhere I go in the Whitsundays, I hear the same concern: insurance is becoming unaffordable. Whether it’s families, small business owners, or strata property holders — the cost of protecting what matters most has blown out.

That’s why councils across the state, including Whitsunday Regional Council, are calling on the Federal Government to take urgent action.

We want to see:

And during a cost-of-living crisis, those costs hit even harder. Too many people are being forced to go without insurance or settle for inadequate cover.\

This leaves our communities exposed and underprepared — especially in regions like ours, where extreme weather events are a known risk.

What’s most frustrating is that we’ve done the right thing. Across Queensland, councils have invested heavily in flood mitigation, resilience infrastructure, and natural hazard planning to reduce risk and better protect our communities.

Yet, despite these efforts, we’re still seeing insurance premiums skyrocket by 100%, 200% — even 500% in some areas. It’s unsustainable, it’s unfair, and it’s leaving too many Queenslanders behind.

Greater transparency in how premiums are set, including proper recognition of local mitigation measures;

Increased affordability and availability of insurance — for homes, strata title holders, and businesses alike;

A holistic review of the Australian Cyclone Reinsurance Pool, including extended claims periods and broader eligibility for cyclone and flood-related damage.

We are doing our part to make our communities safer and more resilient, but we need a system that recognises and rewards those efforts, not penalises them.

It’s time for a fairer insurance framework that supports regional Queenslanders, protects livelihoods, and strengthens our ability to bounce back when disaster strikes.

The Mayor’s Charity ball is a fundraising event with all proceeds supporting BMA CQ rescue, the Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre and the Bowen Community Centre. The event is fully funded through tickets sales and sponsorships.

There are multiple sponsorship levels available, from becoming a Platinum sponsor to donating a prize for the auc-

tion or mystery reveal game. Sponsors are acknowledged during the Mayor’s Charity Ball promotional activities as well as at the event.

For more information on becoming a sponsor, email mayorscharityball@ wrc.qld.gov.au or call 1300 972 753.

Tour De Cure Departs From Airlie

Tour de Cure’s is heading north for eight unforgettable days of cycling through Queensland. From Airlie Beach to Port Douglas, 190 riders and support crew will travel more than 1,000 kilometres across some of North Queensland’s most scenic and lesser-travelled roads.

This isn’t just a ride, it’s a powerful movement to help cure cancer. Tour de Cure is a cancer-agnostic organisation, meaning funds raised support a wide range of cancer research, support services, and prevention projects. The fundraising goal for Signature Tour 2025 is $2 million, and has $902,870 already raised!

Along the route, the team will engage with local communities, meet ambassadors from regional cancer charities, and visit schools to speak with children about healthy, happy living.

Founded in 2007, Tour de Cure began with a vision to improve health outcomes for Australians. To date, the organisation has raised over $145 million, funded 1,198 cancer projects, educated 250,000 children, and contributed to 185 cancer research breakthroughs. Recognising the challenges faced by rural Australians, the Tour makes a lasting impact in each town it visits. Every night, $10,000 is donated to

local cancer support projects, with funds presented at community dinners held throughout the tour. These donations go directly to grassroots services that make a real difference in the lives of local families.

Life Publishing Group will be able to cover this amazing tour as it begins in Airlie Beach, travels to Bowen, where-in after a day it will reach the sister-paper in Hinchinbrook as it rolls through Ingham.

If you would like to cheer the cyclist along their route, see the tour information below. (These dates and meeting locations are subject to change but what’s currently planned for the schedule). If you would like to donate, you can do so online:signaturetour.tourdecure.com.au/donate

Day 1 - Airlie Beach to Bowen

Friday, 30 May 2025. 146km, 594m elevation.

Riders depart Airlie Beach Foreshore from 6am- 9am. The team will stop at Dingo Bay mid-morning. Finishes at Grays Beach, Bowen between 2-3pm.

Day 2 - Bowen to Townsville

Saturday, 31 May 2025. ‘Journey’ 157km (bus uplift to finish) ‘Classic/Challenge’ 209km, 761m elevation.

Energising The Whitsundays With Green Energy Technologies

In the heart of the Whitsundays, Green Energy Technologies (GET), a company owned and operated by locals for locals, boldly blazes the trail towards North Queensland’s renewable future.

Established in 2010 by director Kon Flaherty and James Webb, GET has experienced explosive growth from a small team of five to over 90 dedicated staff, witnessing a tremendous 30 per cent growth rate each year across offices in the Whitsundays, Mackay and Townsville. GET is Queensland’s number one solar installer, delivering expertly tailored solar and battery solutions to homes and businesses across the region for over 15 years.

solar systems and an innovative monitoring application that tracks savings, identifies battery needs and ensures long-term performance.

For Whitsundays locals, GET’s unwavering commitment to community-driven service guarantees that sustainable energy is affordable and accessible for decades to come. All of which is made possible through the steadfast effort of GET’s expert staff.

One such expert is Senior Renewable Energy Specialist, Ian Eman, who joined GET in 2019.

Ian brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his background as an electrical engineer and his time at United Energy in Victoria. Transitioning to GET after a stint in real estate, Ian now fuses his technical proficiency with his strong customer relationship skills in order to deliver client-focused solar and battery solutions to Whitsunday locals.

“Our goal is simple; our entire focus is the client’s electricity bill and how to reduce it to zero.

“That’s what sets us apart, we are not a product-focused solar company, our focus is on our clients,” explains Ian.

GET achieves this goal through premium

The systems are built to endure, with warranties and guarantees for a minimum of 10 years. Installation takes just 4-6 weeks, and every GET system brings with it a lifetime service guarantee covering repairs, maintenance, and diagnostics.

For Ian and the GET team, affordability is a key priority; therefore, to dispel the myth that switching to solar costs $10,000 to $40,000 upfront, Ian draws attention to Government rebates and zero-interest green loans, which make the switch to solar seamless, requiring no upfront costs.

“Clients save money immediately with their repayments being less than or equal to what they pay for remaining on the grid,” Ian added.

It is important to note that the environmental impact is profound. A 6.6 kW system offsets carbon equivalent to replanting 300 trees annually, while a 13kW system doubles that to 600 trees.

This aligns with GET’s mission to transition Australia to renewables with “a reliable, high-performance solar solution, backed by our savings guarantee.”

GET understands the Whitsundays’ unique needs and empowers residents to embrace clean energy to contribute to a greener future for Queensland.

Senior Renewable Energy Specialist, Ian Eman, joined Green Energy Technologies in 2019

Tour de Cure departs from Airlie Beach and roles through Bowen this May. Photo supplied

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.

Step back into your values: Ensure what you do, aligns with what you believe in.

WSeek 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.

hen things feel a bit off in a business—tension in the team, unclear expectations, or communication gaps—it’s easy to jump straight into fixing mode.

• Turn off: Put down the tech and lim it 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.

Judy Porter, Leadership and Workplace Culture Specialist at Shiift

• Take care of your health: Sleeping, eat ing, 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 recover ing.

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• Set boundaries: Burnout can be overwhelming, so as you’re getting back on track set boundaries and commit to saying ‘no’.

But sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is pause.

Take a step back.

Get curious, not critical.

Ask yourself:

• 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.

Are people clear on what’s expected—or are they just trying to keep the peace?

Are leaders leading—or just keeping things afloat?

Is the way we work actually working?

Often, the answers aren’t in policies or

If You Took a Step Back… What Would You See? Political Insights From The Armchair Warrior

Only one more week until the big dance – election day is next Saturday. Candidates will be making their final pitches. Chances are though, many voters have already made up their minds and are heading for an early vote. Early polling opened this week and people can cast their vote anytime from now until polls close on May 3rd.

Mprocedures—they’re in the way people show up each day. The conversations that don’t happen. The habits we’ve all just gotten used to.

Contributed with thanks to Judy Porter from SHIIFT

The good news? A few small shifts in how we lead and communicate can have a massive ripple effect across the business.

Real change doesn’t have to be complicated. But it does have to start with awareness—and a willingness to do things differently.

If your team is stuck, or just not quite clicking, it might be time to press reset. the most powerful thing you can do is pause.

Take a step back.

Get curious, not critical.

victory, behind closed doors the caucus of each political party will discuss, debate and unpack the election and decide if a new leader will be best to take them forward.

Meet The Superior Re-Surfacing Specialists

At the 2022 election 32.2% of eligible voters chose to cast their vote before polling day with another 15.9% sending in postal votes. That is a whopping 48.1% of Australian voters had made up their minds early. Many political commentators expect to see a similar figure replicated this year. However, many suggest that while there is a large block of voters who have long known where their vote is headed, a large number are still undecided.

aintaining your home in the harsh Whitsunday climate can be a challenge. Do you have cracks in your concrete? Has your paintwork faded? Is mould a problem? Could your home do with a touch-up?

If so, it’s time to enlist the skills of Jonathan and Kathryn Pourau, who operate Superior House Painting Specialists and Superior Concrete Resurfacing.

er-enduring finish.

There is some speculation that Albanese already has one eye on his NSW Central Coast property and unless Labor win a majority this will be his last trip to the big dance. The school of thought is that if the Coalition claim victory his resignation from parliament will be weeks or months after the election, and if Labor secure victory but via a minority, he will pass the baton on half way through the term. Doing this would give time for a new voice to take over and if need be pivot central polices in the hope of avoiding a landslide outcome like that of 2013.

Resurfacing.

credit: Rachael Smith

The most important part of any job, however, is following the three fundamental steps of preparation, application and finish.

“Our systems are designed to deliver a great result and finish that will last for years,” said Jonathan.

WInterest rates have destroyed my budget Ask A Financial Planner

ill Donald Trump’s presidency lead to a stock market crash and how will that affect your retirement plans?

Home 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.

We’ve all watched on as Donald Trump has taken a wrecking ball to the established world order over the last few months. This has led to what is officially called ‘a correction’, where share markets have fallen by over 10%. Will this turn into a ‘crash’ where markets fall over 20% from their highs? The real answer is no one knows. Trump’s policies are so aggressive that no one has any precedence or prior experience of them to accurately gauge their impact on investment markets. Trump has openly announced that there may be more economic pain to investment markets as he reshapes how countries defend themselves and trade with the US.

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.

We’ve fielded several calls from people who’ve recently retired or are close to retiring, concerned that their Super or Pension fund balance has dropped since the start of the year. This is the first ‘correction’ on world investment markets for several years and it naturally makes people worried about their financial security. No one retires and wants to have to go back to work for 5 years to rebuild their super balance.

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.

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.

Establishing a solid financial plan for retirement means getting your head around a few different concepts. One is having at least a basic understanding of how investing works. Another is accepting that there will be investment corrections and crashes and having a proven plan in place to protect against them. Once you have these, you can sleep better at night.

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.

are and what sort of income and lifestyle you’re chasing in retirement. We then look at where your money is invested now and explain how investment markets work in simple terms on a whiteboard. If protecting against market crashes is important to you (and it always is!) we will then explain how we protect retirees against crashes. We’ll also look at how things like Age Pension work and explain the pros and cons of the different types of super pensions and what suits your situation.

All this is done over a coffee in one or two free interviews and should give you plenty of food for thought. Once we understand the scope of work required, we will clearly quote any fees to proceed with formal written advice so you can make an educated decision.

With so many voters this year still undecided, could we see a late surge in support for one of the two major parties or maybe like in 2022 will votes be parked with minor parties and independents?

Jonathan has over 25 years of experience in the industry, 13 years living in the Whitsundays.

He has completed Advanced Training with Dulux, Master Painters and Master Builders, waterproofing and rendering completes his skill set.

Both Albanese and Dutton are spruiking confidence that they can secure a majority government. They both say they have a plan for Australia’s future.

“Preparation is crucial. Shortcuts are a waste of time and money and will lead to failures such as cracking, fading or discolouration, peeling and flaking or mould. Initial steps include carrying out repair work such as cut and fill as applicable.

At Eclipse our style has always been to explain things to people over a couple of free interviews before we decide whether to proceed to formal written advice. This provides time to identify where you’re at, how much you have got in the pot, how old you

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

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.

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 or visit www.eclipsefp. com.au

If you’d like an obligation free review of your financial situation, call us for an appointment today.

The betting agents say a hung parliament is on the cards which will result in a drawn out declaration of who forms government. In 2010, the Labor government hung onto power via a minority government before a comprehensive victory by the Coalition in 2013. Could history repeat?

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The fallout of the election will make for interesting watching as the outcome usually sees decisions on the futures of political careers made. Unless there is a definitive

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If Albanese is thinking this could be his last campaign, is he going to pull some last minute moves and throw a Hail Mary or can Dutton successfully sell the Coalition’s message for a majority? Either way, the outcome as to who will lead Australia for the next 3 years will be known soon, albeit if there is a hung parliament there may be a bit of a delay.

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Bottom line – Leaders are not forever but the direction the country takes under their leadership can be long lasting.

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The Bowen Health Connection event united local community members and health service providers for a day devoted to health and wellbeing across the entire spectrum of life, from babies to the elderly.

Brought to life through the hard work and dedication of Stephanie Cora, executive officer of the Bowen Community Centre, and Josephenie Ferguson, community liaison officer with the Together Strong, Connected Care program.

“The intention of the event was to not just focus on women’s health but health in general for people of all age groups, whether you’re a parent with a new-born or a senior seeking support,” said Ms Cora.

The overarching purpose of Bowen Health Connection was to make local health services more visible and approachable, giving residents the opportunity to access programs which support their health and ultimately improve their quality of life.

Booths and displays were erected for a range of health services, with providers on deck to answer questions and supply attendees with resources.

“Our goal was to give locals a clearer picture of the health services available to them here in the community,” said Ms Ferguson. The event was made possible through the generous funding from Give Queensland and Q call, whose support allowed the organisers to breathe life into the idea. Both

Ms Cora and Ms Ferguson expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the funding and the strong community turnout.

By shifting the focus on inclusion, awareness and access, The Bowen Health Connection succeeded in ensuring essential health information was delivered to the individuals most in need.

“We hope this becomes a regular event,” said Ms Ferguson. “Because healthy communities start with connection.”

Stephanie Cox and Bowen Health Connection Organisers. Photo Supplied

Josephine Ferguson and Stephanie Cox

Photo Credit: Munir Kilic

Paige Cox and Raeni Ashton of Selectability

Antoinette du Toit and Carol Norris, Senior Coordinator and CEO of Greater Whitsunday Communities

Josephine Ferguson Together Strong Connected Care

Anna Cubis, Linette Leville, Isla Caskie, Penny King of NWRH

Joanne Mulcahy of TRACC

Kaylee Ahern of Headspace and Megan Waite of Madec

Amanda Hunter of Wellways

Tiarna Ezzy of Footprints Community

Ariko Idagi of Girudala Family Support

Michelle Bates and Alicia Gubb of Frail Age Service Stella Life Care, Stella Community

Beautiful Bowen

Bowen Polocrosse Results and Bowen Polocrosse Carnival

The Bowen Polocrosse Club kicked off its 2025 season with a strong showing at the Far Northern Zone Benefit Carnival in Townsville, where seven of its players took to the field in mixed teams with clubs from across the zone. Representing Bowen were Cody McConnell, Wade Bidgood, Rhadaya Bidgood, Jesse and Mick Foster, along with up-andcoming juniors Lachy and Ollie Foster.

The weekend was a fun and successful way to ease into the season, with plenty of game time and a chance to get both horses and riders back into the swing of things. It was a particularly proud moment for Rhadaya Bidgood, who played her first-ever carnival and made an immediate impact, picking up the ball at the canter and slotting goals like a seasoned player. With Wade also on form, there’s bound to be some healthy sibling competition ahead.

The Bowen Polocrosse Club is also gearing up for a massive weekend of sporting action and community celebration, with the annual Carnival set to take place on Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27, 2025.

Held at the Bowen Polocrosse Club, the carnival promises two full days of high-octane polocrosse, family-friendly entertainment, and social festivities. Entry is also free, making it the perfect out-

ing for locals and visitors alike.

Saturday’s program kicks off bright and early, with the canteen opening at 7am and games starting from 8am.

One of the highlights of the day will be the return of the popular Ladies Day. Running from noon on Saturday in the 18+ Tent. The event pairs thrilling racing with prosecco and good company, it is a must for those wanting to enjoy the social atmosphere.

Food trucks will roll in from 4pm, followed by Calcutta at 6pm and Night Chukkas at 6.30pm. Live music from 8pm will keep the party going late into the evening.

Sunday will see another early start, with the canteen opening at 7am, and games at 8am. Finals will take place throughout the day, culminating in trophy presentations to wrap up the weekend.

The Bowen Polocrosse Carnival has something for everyone, for polocrosse fans or curious newcomers, the carnival is a standout event on the region’s sporting calendar.

Bowen Polocrosse Club carnival will take place in July. Photo sourced: Facebook

Local Chamber Host Election Event

Alita De Brincat with Julie and Trevor Rees Kaitlyn with her dad Richard Evans

Mark Henry and Family First candidate Amanda Nickson

Labor candidate Neil Wallace, Mark Beale and Mark Lipkin Trumpet of Patriots candidate Michael Lockyer and Terry Archer Matt Neindorf, Jannah Baker and Jason Weir

Anthony Nobilia and Darrell Storey

Barb Cochrane and Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox Phil Browne, Kate and Lucas Purdie

Anthony Nobilia and Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox Paula Green, candidate for the Australian Greens Trumpet of Patriots candidate Michael Lockyer

Thursday 24th April

• The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Sam McCann 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Friday 25th April

• The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Whispering Jack/Thunderstruck 12pm – 6pm

• The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Andy Mammers 7pm – 10pm

• Grand View Hotel: Jackson Dunn from 8pm

Saturday 26th April

• The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: The 3 Johns 2pm – 5:30pm

• The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Andy Mammers 7pm – 10pm

• Grand View Hotel: Sam McCann from 8pm

• Coral Sea Pavillion: Live Music & DJ Session 1pm – 6pm

Sunday 27th April

• The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Thunderstruck 2pm – 5:30pm

• The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Paul Fergus Morris 6:30pm – 9:30pm

• Grand View Hotel: Sam McCann 4pm – 8pm

• Coral Sea Pavillion: Chill Acoustic Session 2pm – 6pm

Thursday 1 May

• The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Chris Booroff 6:30pm – 9:30pm

The Music Man Comes To Proserpine

The students of St Catherine’s Catholic College are bringing a classic Broadway musical to life this May, with their production of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man set to dazzle audiences at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre.

Running from Thursday 1 May to Saturday 3 May, this beloved story follows the antics of con-man Harold Hill, who arrives in the small town of River City, Iowa, posing as a band leader to swindle the townsfolk.

He convinces the good people of River City to invest in instruments and uniforms. But his plans to make a getaway are thrown into disarray when he falls for the sharp-witted town librarian, Marian.

Full of humour, heart, and toe-tapping tunes, The Music Man features book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson, with a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey.

St Catherine’s Catholic College production of ‘The Music Man’ will be approximately 210 minutes (including interval), and the show promises a full evening of entertainment for audiences of all ages.

Bookings are now open. For more information or to reserve your seats, contact the Proserpine Entertainment Centre on 4945 0405.

Don’t miss your chance to enjoy this joyful, high-energy musical theatre experience right here in the Whitsundays.

Performance schedule:

Thursday 1 May – 7pm

Friday 2 May – 7pm

Saturday 3 May – 1pm & 7pm

April

24 Paper Poppy Making, Youth Space Proserpine, 3:00pm-5:00pm

25 ANZAC Day – Various Commemorations, see Whitsunday Regional Council website for your local Service times.

26 Park Run, Meeting Area D, Coral Sea Marina, starting at 7:00am

27 Bowen Community Market, Hansen Park, from 8:00am

27 Proserpine Community Autumn Markets, Proserpine State School Cyclone Shelter on Sherry Street, from 8:30am

29 Sailability, Downstairs at the Whitsunday Sailing Club, Volunteers 8:00am-2:00pm & Sailors/Carers 9:00am-1:00pm, Bookings Required

29 Tech Help, Cannonvale Library, 2:00pm3:45pm

30 Whitsunday Quilters & Hand Crafts Group, Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre, 9:00am-1:30pm, $5pp.

30 Free Art Club, Youth Space Proserpine, 3:00pm-5:00pm May

3 How Do You Library? Community Expo, Cannonvale Library, 8:45am-11:45am

4 Bowen Community Markets, Hansen Park, from 8:00am

5 Labour Day

6 Tech Help, Cannonvale Library, 2:00pm3:45pm

8 Proserpine Rock Wallaby Festival 8th –11th | Exhibition Opening Night 6:30pm

9 Mamma Mia, The Movie Screen at Airlie Beach Foreshore in Coconut Grove, 6:00pm

10 Art in the Park, Proserpine Entertainment Centre, from 9:00am - varied class start times. Bookings required for class participation, $25pp. Exhibition free.

10 Car Boot Sale, Airlie Beach Bowls Club, 9:00am-3:00pm

11 Mother’s Day

11 Bowen Community Markets, Hansen Park, from 8:00am

11 Handmade & Homecrafted Markets, Ken McPherson Park / P.E.C

11 Mother’s Day Morning Tea, Proserpine Entertainment Centre, from 9:30am, $35pp, Bookings Required

12 Spellbound, Proserpine Entertainment Centre, 7:00pm

13 Sailability, Downstairs at the Whitsunday Sailing Club, Volunteers 8:00am-2:00pm & Sailors/Carers 9:00am-1:00pm, Bookings Required

13 Tech Help, Cannonvale Library, 2:00pm3:45pm

14 Whitsunday Quilters & Hand Crafts Group, Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre, 9:00am-1:30pm, $5pp.

16 Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, Club Whitsunday, 9:30am-11:00am, $25pp Bookings Required, Group Bookings Welcome.

17 Whitsunday Multicultural Festival, Bowen Soundshell Santa Barbara Parade, 10:00am-2:00pm

17 Whitsunday Brahmans Family Field Day, Les Stagg Oval in Proserpine, 3:00pm7:00pm

18 Bowen Community Markets, Hansen Park, from 8:00am

18 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, various location, 8:00am-11:00am, Registration Required to Participate

20 Tech Help, Cannonvale Library, 2:00pm3:45pm

25 Bowen Community Markets, Hansen Park, from 8:00am

WHAT: The Music Man presented by St Catherine’s Catholic College WHERE: Proserpine Entertainment Cen-

1962 'The Music Man' film adaptation. Photo sourced: IMDb

Airlie Beach Hotel Hosts Musical Bingo

Are you looking for a new way to break up the work week?

Airlie Beach Hotel are now hosting Musical Bingo.

Last Tuesday over 150 people joined in the fun for the first evening, and Musical Bingo Creator Danny is expecting more to show up in the future.

“Having such a big turnout on the first night was really great and it’s great to see that everybody is engaging with it, and wanting to do something new,” said Danny.

“I call it the world’s easiest pub game, because you don’t need to know anything about the songs or answer any questions. It’s just marking songs off the bingo card.

“People like it because it’s very easy to get into. You don’t really need to learn anything new. You just grab a bingo card and enjoy the music.”

This type of bingo works with every participant getting a unique bingo card and marking off the songs they hear. The first person to get two lines, either down, across or diagonal, shouts out ‘BINGO!’ and claims their prize.

Musical Bingo contains music from all different genres and eras, expect to hear tunes from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and now.

Danny enjoys coming up with different categories, including ‘Golden Hits’ which includes tracks from Frank Sinatra, and more recently he has created the ‘00’s Hits’ category. Hits from your favourite TV shows and Movies will also appear.

The history behind Musical Bingo goes back 15 years, to when Danny encountered a similar version in a bar in Vancouver. After coming back to Australia, Danny invented his own version of it. The original Musical Bingo debuted in Byron Bay, where Danny said it began to get immensely popular and shortly after, other bars across the country wanted Musical Bingo at their venue.

Now, it’s Airlie Beach Hotel’s turn for Musical Bingo, and with such a strong opening night, Musical Bingo is set to become a regular favourite in the local nightlife calendar.

Musical Bingo is free to play and over $350 worth of prizes can be won.

And the game comes with its own cheeky catchphrase, “Dropping beats, not balls.”

Also on Tuesday nights are Airlie Beach Hotel’s Pizza Special, grab a $20 pizza by using ‘The Pass’ App, and tuck into a delicious pizza whilst playing the worlds easiest pub game.

WHAT: Musical Bingo

WHEN: Every Tuesday at 7pm

WHERE: Airlie Beach Hotel, Sports Bar

TICKETS: FREE TO PLAY but book your table today!

“DOG MAN” (PG) 89mins. Animation/Comedy/Family Movie

Dog Man, half dog and half man, he is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues the feline supervillain Petey the Cat.

Stars: Pete Davidson, Poppy Liu, Lil Rel Howery

“NOVOCAINE” (MA) Action/Comedy

When the girl of his dreams is kidnapped, a man incapable of feeling physical pain turns his rare condition into an unexpected advantage in the fight to rescue her.Stars: Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder, Ray Nicholson

“A MINECRAFT MOVIE” (PG) 105mins. Adventure/Family Movie

Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected, expert crafter.

Stars: Jennifer Coolidge, Jason Momoa, Emma Myers

“THE CORRESPONDENT” (M) 119mins. Action Thriller

Award-winning

journalist Peter Greste reports on the Arab Spring uprising, becoming entangled in a deadly game of rivalries. Imprisoned for seven years despite his innocence, he survives on wits alone before release in 2015.

Stars: Richard Roxburgh, Julian Maroun, Rahel Romahn

Dive In And Reeflect!

Hi everyone,

As promised, here is the extended edition of Ruth2Reef!

I’m excited to bring you three full pages of fascinating environmental news from around the Whitsundays.

In this week’s edition, we explore the geological his tory of the Whitsundays and how the region was formed, dive into the vibrant world of nudibranchs, and share some amazing reef and whale facts.

I spotted my first nudibranch a few weeks ago and it was absolutely beautiful. It was tiny, bright blue, and slowly making its way across a coral formation.

“We can’t just continue living as if there was no tomorrow, because there is a tomorrow.” - Greta Thunberg.

A Slugs Life

Blink and you’ll miss them, but catch a glimpse and you might think you’ve discovered an alien lifeform. Nudibranchs are the ocean’s most flamboyant residents: tiny, slow-moving sea slugs adorned in neon colours, wild patterns and surreal shapes. Like living confetti, they drift across the seafloor. For divers in the know, spotting one is a very special moment.

These vibrant creatures come in an astonishing array of shapes, sizes and colours. Yet despite their dazzling appearance, nudibranchs can be surprisingly difficult to find, often camouflaging perfectly with their surroundings. They inhabit a wide range of marine environments, from shallow rock pools and coral reefs to sandy seabeds and the dark depths more than 2,000 metres below the surface. As benthic animals, they spend their lives crawling along the ocean floor.

But nudibranchs are more than just a visual delight. As carnivores, they play a vital role in the marine food web, feeding on sea anemones, sponges, soft corals, tunicates and other inver-

tebrates, while also serving as prey for other sea slugs, crabs, lobsters, turtles and even humans. Most of their time is spent grazing or hunting for food.

To eat, many rely on a specialised, toothed structure called a radula, used to scrape or tear food from surfaces. Some species go further, injecting prey with digestive enzymes before sucking out the liquefied tissues. Others have developed a remarkable partnership with symbiotic algae, harnessing sunlight to produce energy in a process similar to corals.

Beyond their ecological role, nudibranchs are gaining recognition as important indicator species. Their populations respond rapidly to changes in the environment, making them valuable barometers of ocean health. A sudden increase or decline in nudibranch numbers can signal broader environmental shifts, particularly those driven by climate change. As coral reefs — one of their preferred habitats — are among the most vulnerable ecosystems, the presence of nudibranchs can reveal much about their condition and resilience.

Choc It In The Right Bin

As the Easter treats disappear and foil begins to pile up, it’s important to remember that aluminium foil is fully recyclable. To make sure it actually gets recycled and doesn’t get mistaken for paper, scrunch your wrappers together into a ball about the size of your fist.

If you somehow didn’t get through enough chocolate to make a fist-sized ball of foil (hard to believe, but it happens!), you can pop those smaller bits into an empty aluminium drink can. Once it’s full, pinch the top closed and

drop it in your recycling bin – easy! Who knows? That Easter wrapper could one day come back as a drink can, a toy, more foil – or even part of a plane!

YOU’RE INVITED QTIC World Environment Day Event

The Queensland Tourism Industry Council, in partnership with Whitsunday Regional Council, invites you to join us for a special World Environment Day event on Thursday 5 June at 3:00pm.

Taking place at Shute Harbour Marine Terminal, this event is all about bringing sustainability into the spotlight and exploring how we can build a more environmentally-conscious tourism industry - right here in one of Queensland’s most iconic regions.

Whether you’re just getting started on your sustainability journey or already leading the charge, this is a great

opportunity to connect with others, share ideas and be part of the conversation shaping the future of tourism in Queensland.

There’ll be inspiring speakers, local insights, and a chance to reflect on how we can all play a part in protecting the natural places we rely on and love. Everyone is welcome - come along, get inspired, and help us celebrate World Environment Day. Early bird tickets are now on sale at https://www.localtickets.com.au/

Contributed With thanks to Tourism Whitsundays

A Blast From The Past

The story of the Whitsundays begins more than 100 million years ago, when Australia was still part of the ancient supercontinent Gondwana. As the landmass slowly broke apart and drifted, volcanoes became active across what is now Queensland.

The Whitsundays have a fiery past that stretches back tens of millions of years. Around 110 million years ago, this region was part of a geologically active zone. For roughly 37 million years, volcanoes dominated the landscape with explosive eruptions that covered the area in ash and rock. Over time, these layers hardened into solid bedrock, which can still be seen today on islands like Whitsunday and Hook. These greenish-grey to brown rocks have been slowly sculpted by the ocean ever since. In later periods, less violent volcanic activity pushed molten lava into cracks in the bedrock, creating vertical bands of darker rock called dykes. These are also visible on Hook Island.

Throughout this period, the Earth’s crust kept shifting. As tectonic plates moved and collided, they created mountain ranges across the globe, including parts of what would become the Great Dividing Range. In central Queensland, some of these ancient peaks eventually became the Whitsunday Islands.

These islands are known as continental islands because they were once part of mainland Australia. The Whitsundays are made from the rocky remains of an old mountain range.

What a Discover-ray!

Guests aboard the Coral Discoverer on a recent Citizen Science expedition on the Great Barrier Reef had the unforgettable experience of naming a brand-new manta ray.

The playful juvenile male was first seen breaching the surface and showing off his curious nature at Yamacutta Reef in the stunning Whitsundays, and was aptly named Discover-ray.

Adding to the magic of the voyage was Project Manta researcher and guest lecturer Hannah Moloney, who guided guests in capturing ID shots of the majestic rays and shared fascinating insights into the research behind manta ray conservation.

gentle giants. Their work focuses on monitoring populations through satellite tagging and photographic identification, which helps researchers track movement patterns and better understand how manta rays interact with their marine environment. They also work to protect important habitats such as feeding and cleaning stations by collaborating with local stakeholders and advocating for stronger marine conservation policies.

Over millions of years, shifting climates caused sea levels to rise and fall with the ice ages. Each time the glaciers advanced or melted, the coastline moved. At one stage, it may have stretched up to 200 kilometres further east than it does today.

About 10,000 years ago, as the last ice age ended, melting glaciers caused sea levels to rise again. The Coral Sea flooded the coastal plains, leaving only the highest peaks and ridges above water, forming the rocky island chain we know today as the Whitsundays.

One of the most iconic features of the region is its vivid blue water. That signature aquamarine hue comes from fine sediment suspended in the sea, which scatters sunlight and creates the vibrant colour that visitors love.

Then there’s the dazzling white sand of Whitehaven Beach. Unlike most local beaches that have coarse sand made from broken coral and shell, Whitehaven’s sand is pure silica. Its origin remains a bit of a mystery, as the surrounding rock doesn’t contain much quartz.

Most scientists believe the sand was carried north along the Queensland coast by ocean currents millions of years ago. It settled at Whitehaven, caught between rocky headlands. Over time, freshwater filtered through the dunes, washing out impurities and leaving behind the fine, brilliant-white sand. When the sea rose again about 10,000 years ago, it reached the base of these ancient dunes, and Whitehaven Beach was born.

With manta ray season approaching as winter sets in, several rays have already made appearances, including some familiar fins. Among the resightings was ‘Coral Guardian’, spotted cruising around the islands. This local legend was first recorded in June 2020, reappeared in July 2022, and has now been seen again in March 2025. Another old friend, Marg, made a comeback too. She was first seen at Yongala in November 2015 and has now been spotted once again 9 years later.

Project Manta Whitsundays plays a vital role in tracking and protecting these

A key part of Project Manta Whitsundays mission is public education, using community outreach, school programs and eco-tourism experiences to inspire greater awareness and appreciation for manta rays. All of this is backed by robust scientific research that explores the biology, behaviour and ecology of manta rays, providing the foundation for effective conservation strategies.

You can stay updated on manta sightings, research highlights and reef adventures by following @projectmantawhitsundays on Instagram.

Whether you’re a seasoned snorkeller or a first-time reef explorer, there’s something truly magical about meeting a manta ray. And who knows – the next one might be named by you.

Whitsunday Island landscape. Photo credit: Ruth Puddefoot.

Whitsundays Mantas return! Photo source: @projectmanta_whitsundays.

HOW WHALE SONGS ARE RECORDED IN THE WHITSUNDAYS

We have been recording whale songs and social noises in the Whitsundays for the last two whale seasons. Last week I wrote about why we are recording them and about the songs.

The way we record them is using a hydrophone, which is an underwater microphone, connected to an amplifier and a recording device.

We can record humpback whales 5 to 10 kilometers away, so we don’t have to see whales, to record them. A whale song lasts around 30 minutes and then it is repeated over and over. The fittest whales sing the longest, so it is thought it is a way to attract a female to mate, so she will choose the one with the best genes.

We try to record for at least 30 minutes in an attempt to capture the entire song. Because it is constantly repeated, it doesn’t matter what section we start recording it.

Often when I start the recording there are no whales in sight. I have the engine off with the motor tilted out of the water, hold the hydrophone cable away from the hull, and try to be in a sheltered spot to avoid water splashing against the hull of the boat. Calm days are best for recording to avoid interference. The hydrophone is extremely sensitive and picks up boat engine noises from over 10 kilometers away, as well as wind, waves, anchor chains and mooring creaking.

Even though I can only hear whales when I start recording, usually by the time I have finished multiple pods of whales have passed me, usually single mother and calf pairs. I have had many more close encounters with whales, when I have been stationary with the

motor cut to record, than when cruising around in the boat.

Humpback songs generally range from 30Hz to 15Hz. We use a Zoom recorder and capture in WAV format. The WAV format audio files can be analysed visually using special software to view the audio files as a spectrogram. We upload our recordings to the University of Queensland Cetacean Ecology Group’s research data management system, where Professor Michael Noad is the director of the Centre of Marine science and Genevieve Willians is PhD Candidate.

The image below is the spectrogram of a whale song, so we can view the audio of a song. The songs consist of a series of themes repeated in a particular order, then repeated from the start. Within the themes are individual units joint together to form phrases.

This year we also plan to work with Dr Olaf Meynecke from Griffith University’s Whales and Climate program who is also researching acoustic whale sounds. The traditional methods have only captured whale sounds during daylight hours. Dr Olaf has started deploying longer term hydrophones which capture sound 24/7. Initially the focus will be when, where and what time of day or night whales are making noises or not making noises. Monitoring the sounds and songs of humpbacks is a helpful indicator of ecosystem health. It can help scientists understand migration activity, patterns, mating calls and competitive behavior.

For more information and to listen to a whale song please go to the Whales of the Whitsundays Facebook page.

Contributed with thanks to Whales of the Whitsundays.

What Is The True Value Of The Great Barrier Reef?

That is a tough question. The Reef is many things to many people and there are many ways to value the Reef.

But it is more than just another coral reef.

The Great Barrier Reef is in Australia’s cultural DNA. It is integral to the identity of Australia’s Traditional Owners. What’s more, its status as one the seven natural wonders of the world makes it an international asset. In many ways, it hardly seems necessary to quantify its value. The value of the Great Barrier Reef is priceless and we know that there is no replacement.

But just for fun, let’s do our best to identify its value and we will start by looking at some hard, cold cash figures on the Reef…the economic value of the Reef.

A few years ago, Deloitte Access Economics did some economic modelling on the Reef. This is what they found:

· The Great Barrier Reef has an economic, social and icon asset value of $56 billion.

· It supports 64,000 jobs

NMFS.

· It contributes $6.4 billion annually to the Australian economy.

Wow, those are some impressive figures.

Let’s now look at the cultural and social value of the Reef.

· Indigenous Significance: the Reef is a significant cultural site for Indigenous communities, with connections dating back over 60,000 years.

· Recreational and Tourism: the Reef offers diverse recreational opportunities

for visitors, including diving, snorkeling, sailing, and wildlife viewing.

· International Recognition: the Reef is a globally recognized icon, attracting millions of visitors and contributing to Australia’s international brand.

Let’s finish off by looking at its ecological and biodiversity value, no doubt the most important of all values. Without a healthy Reef, all other values suffer.

· World Heritage Site: the Reef is a World Heritage site, recognized for its exceptional natural value.

· Biodiversity Hotspot: the Reef is home to a vast array of marine life, including over 1,650 fish species, 1400 types of coral, over 3000 species of molluscs (shell), six of the world’s seven species of sea turtles, 133 species of sharks and rays…need I go on.

· Ecosystem Services: the Reef provides crucial ecosystem services including; provide the spawning and nursery grounds that economically important fish populations need to thrive, help to protect coastal communities from storm surges and erosion from waves, both of which are likely to increase in the face of sea-level rise, coral reefs are also the Earth’s “medicine cabinet” as many medicines have been derived from coral reef organisms.

At the end of the day, I am sure that there is one thing we can all agree on; the value of the Great Barrier Reef is priceless and we know that there is no replacement.

Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday Conservation Council.

The Great Barrier Reef. Photo supplied.

Image credit: Spectrogram of a humpback whale song, Danielle Cholewiak, NOAA/

Schools across the region wrapped up the term in festive style with vibrant Easter Bonnet Parades, bringing a joyful splash of colour and creativity to classrooms and playgrounds.

Students proudly paraded their handmade bonnets, each one a unique expression of imagination and artistic flair. From bold colours to whimsical designs, the bonnets

reflected the excitement of Easter and the spirit of celebration that marks the end of term.

The parades have become a cherished tradition in many schools, offering students a fun and creative outlet while bringing the school community together to celebrate the season.

Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday Christian College, Cannonvale State School and Bowen State School

Proserpine has a rich military history dating back to the Boer War and since then generations of men and women from this community have answered the call. Some made the supreme sacrifice and are remembered on our cenotaph. Others suffered the horrors of being a prisoner of war, either dying in captivity or returning home as shadows of their former selves.

It would have been heart-wrenching for families to watch their sons head off to war, but imagine what it must have been like for those who saw more than one child enlist. Such was the case for several families in Proserpine in both world wars.

In World War Two, four of five Farrell brothers; sons of James Joseph Farrell and Mary Teresa (nee Brennan) volunteered to serve their country. Further adding to the anguish that must have been felt at this time, Mary Farrell, known to most as Tessie, was a widow having lost her husband in 1938. To add to her heartache, two of her boys died on active service.

In this feature, we pay tribute to the four brothers Farrell and we thank them for their service.

Lance Corporal Jack Thomas Farrell QX11230 (2/26th Bat-

talion - F Force) POW Died on Active Service

Born December 3 1918, Jack (John) enlisted at Miowera on July 3 1940 along with several other Proserpine men and was deployed to Singapore in 1941. Captured when the Japanese over ran Malaya, he spent several years in various Japanese prison camps and worked on the construction of the infamous Thai-Burma Railway line.

Soon after the family received word of his safety, they learnt that his years of captivity had undermined his health and he was placed on the army’s dangerously ill list. On October 27 1945, Jack returned to Australia on the hospital ship “Manunda”. He was taken to Concorde Military Hospital but sadly died on October 29 only two days after arriving in his home country. His mother was enroute to Sydney by train to meet Jack but in Brisbane she received the sad news by telegram of his passing away.

Lance Corporal Jack Farrell is buried in the Sydney War Cemetery, Rockwood. He is remembered on the Proserpine Cenotaph and his name is located at Panel 53 in the commemorative area at the Australian War Memorial.

Joseph Farrell QX 24851 (2/7TH Battalion) KIA

Born June 22 1922, Joseph, whose real name was Patrick but known as Joe, was the youngest of Farrell brothers. He signed up on January 1 1942. Joe was killed in action. He died at Mubo on August 23 1943 during the Salamaua – Lae campaign in New Guinea with the 2/7th Battalion. He was reinterred on May 5 1946 in the Lae War Cemetery SB 12 and is remembered on the Proserpine Cenotaph.

James Joseph Farrell QX27969 (Z Special Unit)

Born August 8 1911, James, known as Jim, was married and the eldest, enlisting on February 2 1942. He was a member of Z Special Unit which was a training school set up outside Cairns. In February 1943, special operations were reorganised under Special Operations Australia (SOA); sometimes known as Special Reconnaissance Department. Z Unit, which came under the control of SOA, conducted 81 covert raids in WW2.

James was posted to Thursday Island Fortress with Torres Strait Force and to Morotai with Z Special Unit. He was discharged November 26 1945. James was an

active returned soldier and would regularly act as MC at dances held to raise money after the war. He worked at Faust Bros. Hardware Store.

James Joseph Farrell passed away November 11 1962, aged 51, and is buried in the Proserpine Cemetery.

Sapper Eric John Farrell Q112034 (11 Field Company)

Eric, born March 12 1913, enlisted before his older brother on June 21 1941 and served for 203 days until he was discharged twelve months later, on June 26 1942, classified as an essential service person - those who worked on a farm, in a mine, or in a business that needed some of their men. When Japan entered the war, many men dropped their tools and enlisted, leaving the workforce very low and affecting the country’s ability to produce items necessary for both the military and civilians.

Eric Farrell worked as a labourer in the sugar industry on both farm and in the mill. He was called back to cut cane.

Eric John Farrell died May 18 1967, aged 54 and is buried in the Proserpine Cemetery.

Lest we Forget

Tripping Magazine Photo Comp Winner

Barb Hill has been taking photos of landscapes and nature on her phone for as long as she can remember. But no place has made her as emotional as The Barron Falls. The falls were on her bucket list for some time before she finally got to see them.

Barb visited after flooding hit the north and was overcome with emotion.

“Once I got there, I could see how it was raging in such beauty,” said Barb. “I was overcome with emotion and awe. I stood there for ages, and probably, a good hour or so.”

When Barb isn’t taking photos, she is heavily involved in the community. She works as a Family Support Facilitator for DrugARM in Mackay through to the Whitsundays, including Bowen and Collinsville.

Beyond DrugARM, Barb is also a founding ambassador for Real Mates Talk, a men’s campaign that intends to prevent suicide attempts and deaths.

She also plays an active role in supporting the region’s homeless community.

Each week, Barb participates in outreach events, including barbecues and drop-in sessions, it’s a crucial support centre for those experiencing homelessness.

“It’s about connecting and conversations. We are there every week,” said Barb.

“We’re there, and people know that we are there at that time.”

In an exciting new venture Barb has created The Y Project, a youth-focused music initiative. Importantly, the project focuses on youth suicide prevention, providing a positive and supportive outlet for teens and young adults.

Barb’s enthusiasm is infectious, and it’s clear the combination of photography, community service, and music events fuels her passion for making a difference.

To enter the Tripping Magazine photo comp please send your photos to ruby@ lifepublinggroup.com

Winner of March/April Tripping Photo Competition, Barb Hill’s photograph of The Barron Falls

Lance Corporal Jack Farrell

Eric John Farrell

Private Joseph (Joe) Farrell

Private James Joseph Farrell

Fun Doesn’t Set With The Sun

At Airlie Beach Race Week

Just a short time from entries opening for Airlie Beach Race Week

(ABRW) 2025, keen competitors started committing to the fun event and with 60 entries received to-date, it is a good start to what is sure to be another great week of racing and where fun doesn’t set with the sun from 7-14 August.

Entries have been received across the various classes.

Looking healthy at this early stage is the Trailable Yachts & Sports Boats division and the boats are coming from far and wide.

New to Airlie Beach Race Week is a VX-One division.

Terry Archer said, “This is a light and fast one-design boat and a number from Victoria have said they will be here, throwing down the gauntlet

to those from other states to come and join them.”

“The VX’s are gaining in status among the newer sports boat designs in the country. We feel they will be a great addition to our event and the Whitsundays offer the type of conditions they sail best in.”

A fun social program is also a magnet for ABRW. Live Music and food stalls at the Whitsunday Sailing Club nightly, a Long Late Lunch for those ashore, not to mention all the other delights on offer in the region, both on the water and shoreside. So much to see and do, why wouldn’t you want to join in?

No matter what type of boat you sail, there is a division for all at Airlie Beach Race Week, so go online now to enter and see Notice of Race: https://www.abrw.com.au/

SAILING

The Art of The Blokart

Miles Woods, or ‘Milo’ to friends, is the dynamic founder and president of Whitsunday Blokart Club, where his passion for performance Blokart land sailing has turned calm, breezy beaches into adrenaline pumping raceways. Since purchasing his first Blokart in April 2019, Milo has menaced his competition on a heart-thumping journey of speed, camaraderie and triumphs that have made him stick out like a sore thumb in Queensland’s and Australia’s land sailing scene.

Milo’s love of Blokarting was set alight in the flames of 2019 Mid-Winter Bash in Mulumbin, where the art of the blokart and the community surrounding it had hooked him instantaneously. Now a regular on the Queensland circuit he has accumulated an impressive number of wins. Milo carved out his territory on the international Blokarting scene, claiming his first title in the Performance Heavyweight Division at Lake Ivanpah, the Mecca of land sailing in the United States.

On the domestic front, he dominated the Southeast Queensland 2.5 hour Marathon in Woodgate, finishing 5 kilometres ahead in second place. His grandest victory however, came at the 2025 Australian National Championships in Waratah Bay, Victoria. In the face of challenging light winds and soft sand, Milo captured a one-point lead by winning all six races on the final day of competition, earning the Middleweight Title.

“Life isn’t about how many breaths we take.

It’s about how many things we do that take or breath away” said Milo, capturing the essence of his love for Blokarting.

With decades of experience racing windsurfers, Hobie cats, and yachts, Milo brings a wealth of knowledge to his sport. His ‘Blokart’ grin is infectious, and he is always eager to share tips with newcomers to the sport. Blokarting was invented in New Zealand in 1999 and has swiftly gained global popularity, with over 16,000 Blokarts manufactured and shipped worldwide as of 2024. This made Milo’s achievement in the National Championships even more sweet as he cheerfully declared that he “ smoked” the New Zealand team, beating them at their own game.

As club president, Milo aims to nurture a growing sport that welcomes families and thrill-seekers alike. Whether mentoring novices or racing at world-class events, he’s committed to making land sailing a Whitsunday staple.

Full 18 Holes Played in Proserpine Veterans Golf GOLF

Despite some challenging patches on the back nine, players were pleased to complete a full 18-hole round this week, with a solid turnout of 31 participants enjoying the competition.

Familiar names found their way to the top of the leaderboard once again, with Jenny Hounsell and Gary Scotford both claiming victories in the ladies’ and men’s competitions respectively. The pair have certainly hit their stride, with consistent performances becoming a weekly habit. Congratulations to them both.

Competition Results:

Ladies

Winner: Jenny Hounsell – 33 points

Runner-up: Elspeth Scotford – 27 points

Rundown: Robyn Whitham (25), Tiina Randmae (23 on countback)

Men

Winner: Gary Scotford – 36 points

Runner-up: John Grosskreutz – 32 points

Rundown: John Roser, Larry Muller, Barry Mortimer, and John Strelec (all 30 points); Vic Feldman, Peter Lindsay, Ken Granger, and Mark Richards (all 27 points)

Pin Shots

Ladies A Grade: Tiina Randmae, Elspeth Scotford (x2)

Men’s A Grade: John Roser, Larry Muller, Gary Scotford

Men’s B Grade: Barry Mortimer (x2), Mark Richards

Chip-Ins

Jenny Hounsell, Vickie Wallace, Laurie Dakin, Peter Lindsay, and Gary Scotford all scored chip-ins on the day, adding some extra excitement to the round.

The raffle prize was claimed by Beryl Nosworthy, while the Members’ Draw jackpot remains unclaimed and will climb to $40 next week.

With improving course conditions and strong competition across the board, players will be looking forward to next week’s round with enthusiasm.

Contributed with thanks to Paula McQuat

Photo credit: Andrea Francolini

Ladies B Grade: Robyn Whitham, Vickie Wallace

BLOKART

Gary Scotford and Jenny Hounsell. Photo supplied

Miles Woods, Founder and President of Whitsunday Blokart Club, Current Australian National Champion.

Weekly Fishing Report

– Brought To You By Tackle World Airlie Beach

Dam

We haven’t heard much about fishing at the dam the past week because the good weather window has had people heading offshore instead.

If the dam is where you’ll be this weekend, the topwater shallows should be the go. Frogs, unweighted soft plastics and small hard body surface lures are all great options to use.

Estuary

The crabs have been firing in the river. Plenty of people have caught lots, especially up the river towards the mussel beds. The water temperature is dropping so barramundi will become harder to find. Many are still being caught at the moment though! Our store Manager, Jason, has landed a stack of them and if you’re ever after help on where to go and what to use, he’s your guy.

Islands & Offshore

The fishing offshore has been incredible over the past week, with a huge variety of species being caught - nannygais, red emperors, trout…just to name a few.

FISHING

Mackerel are on now too and we’ve had multiple reports of great numbers being caught, with many being a decent size.

The billfish must also be moving in, as we’ve had a few people coming in wanting gear.

We wish you all a fun and safe long weekend. Whatever you do, make the most of the beautiful weather and make time to go fishing.

Best of luck out there!

Contributed with thanks to Beth Hockley

Cannonvale Cannons Easter Wrap

SWIMMING

Last week, Tora Delac, 14 years and her family travelled to Brisbane to compete at the Australian Age Swimming Championships. Tora had a great experience competing against the best swimmers in Australia. On her first day of competition, she swam her 50m Breaststroke in a time of 36.92 and was placed 62nd in Australia. On her second day of competition, she was less nervous and swam her 50m Freestyle in 28.16sec (PB) and was placed 47th in Australia. Coach Mark Erickson was very pleased with Tora’s attitude and efforts. He said the Australian Age championships can be very intimidating for regional swimmers dealing with the number of swimmers warming up and competing and Tora did very well at her first national meet. Congratulations, Tora!

Ruby Harland, Andie Reynolds, Alex Trefz and Thomas Ganter. The highlight of the week was the lighter training session on Thursday afternoon with an Easter theme. Some swimmers are training for a Pioneer carnival coming up in a couple of weeks and some have their eye set on longer term goals like Qld championships.

Big Week at Airlie Beach Bowls Club

With Easter now behind us and Anzac Day upon us, Airlie Beach Bowls Club is looking forward to the long-awaited installation of its new cover. In the meantime, the greens have been alive with action, as members turned out in force for a packed week of competitive and social bowls.

Isgro Takes the Title in A Grade Final

The headline event of the week was the Men’s A Grade final, where club legend Manny Isgro took on promising young talent Harrison Quad in a gripping contest. It was a classic battle between master and apprentice, with Quad threatening an upset at one stage. But Isgro dug deep, calling on his wealth of experience to clinch a hardfought 25–21 victory. Congratulations to Manny on another well-earned title.

Patron’s Day Draws a Crowd

Tuesday was Alison Holmes Patron’s Day, and the club welcomed a fantastic turnout for the occasion. In second place was Margo Stanley’s team, with Mandy O’Brien at lead and Kathryn Remmeswaal at second. Top honours went to Joan McGrath’s team, made up of lead Carol Crosbie and second John Brown. It was another fun-filled day with plenty of quality bowls on display.

Social Bowls and Scroungers Shine

Wednesday’s social bowls saw the team of Merve Stewart, David Meiklejohn, and Howard Moulang dominate proceedings. Meiklejohn impressed at lead, while Moulang delivered consistent support to help the team claim a convincing win.

Saturday morning brought the final of the

Scroungers competition. After a competitive first round, Dennis Donnadelli, Steve Lawrie, and Mark Mawson advanced to the decider. In a closely contested final, Steve Lawrie emerged victorious, with Donnadelli and Mawson rounding out the podium in second and third place respectively.

Sunday Social Action

Sunday’s social bowls also attracted strong numbers, with four rinks in play. The big winners of the day were Andy McDougall and Rick Galea, who teamed up brilliantly to claim the top spot. Well done, boys!

Looking Ahead

The next club championships—Senior Singles and Men’s B Pairs—are set to get underway shortly, with results to be shared in due course. The club also looks forward to welcoming back students from the Christian College and the Endeavour Foundation participants for their upcoming bowls lessons.

Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson

Proserpine Bowlers Make the Most of Easter

BOWLS

With a welcome break in the wet weather, Proserpine Bowls Club members took to the greens on Wednesday for a fun-filled afternoon of bowls and Easter cheer.

Back at home, some Cannons continued to keep up their swim fitness. Last week, all the swimmers who trained went into a draw to win an Easter package. Congratulations to Roxy Groom, Jax Eaves and Addie Sanders for winning the Easter packs. The coaches were very impressed with the following swimmers to attended swim training regularly last week: Lennox Wild, Celeste Orenshaw, Eloise Chegwidden, Zach Trefz, Harry Chegwidden, Tyler Bennett, Roxy Groom, Nelson Malady,

The Cannonvale Cannons are looking forward to the annual Presentation Night on Saturday, 3rd May. Swimmers and their families are very keen to celebrate swimming achievements throughout the season. The Committee are putting the final touches on the planning and families are reminded that numbers are required this week.

Contirbyued with thanks to Raylene Rasmussen

Games were played in great spirits, with Trevor Parsons providing Easter eggs as prizes, adding a festive touch to the competition. Alen Sanderson and Sandy Daffara edged out Arthur Griffith and Mike Harrison in a tight contest, claiming victory 20–16 after winning the last four ends with single shots. In the other match, Trevor Parsons and Bruce Uhe recorded a 24–15 win over John Anderson and Philip Brown.

Pennants Season

Approaching

Preparations are underway for the upcoming Pennants season, with the first two rounds scheduled for May 17 and 18. Division 1 will face North Mackay at home on Saturday before travelling to play Northern Beaches on Sunday. Meanwhile,

Division 5 will play North Mackay away on Saturday and return home to face RSL on Sunday.

Players are encouraged to confirm their availability with Selectors Barry Saroglia, Wayne Handley or Todd Leys as soon as possible to ensure teams are finalised ahead of the competition.

Easter Events and Trophy Race

A number of club members participated in Easter tournaments held at Souths Suburban and Northern Beaches, with results yet to be confirmed at the time of writing. Meanwhile, competition for the Social Participation Trophy is heating up. Arthur Griffith currently leads the tally with 31 points, closely followed by Philip Brown on 30, Sandy Daffara on 29, Bruce Uhe on 26, Heather Brown on 24, and John Anderson with 20. With plenty of games still to come, the race remains wide open.

Contributed with thanks to Proserpine Bowls Club

Jason with a beautiful barra. Photo supplied

Men’s A Grade champion Manny Isgro. Photo supplied

Eloise and Ruby during swim training. Photo supplied

PUBLIC NOTICES

Whitsunday Regional Council - Public Notices & Tenders

25 April 2025

ABANDONED VEHICLE AUCTION SALE

Tuesday 27 May 2025 - 9 am viewing followed by an auction at 10am at the Carlo Drive Impound Yard, Cannonvale.

Conditions of Sale

• Vehicles are offered ‘as is’ and are not registered or roadworthy. The purchaser must remove the vehicle from the compound within five working days of the auction.

• Payment must be cash or cheque on the day.

• Sale price includes GST.

Purchasers please note:

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

• Enclosed footwear is a requirement of entry to the compound.

• The Vehicle Auction List is subject to change.

• Please be advised that the public health rules should always be maintained, including physical distancing, hand hygiene and respiratory hygiene.

Vehicle List (subject to change)

Kia Rio Hatch - Orange*

Ford Focus - White

Mazda Astina - White

Kia Cerato - Champagne*

Holden Captive - White

Toyota Corolla - Silver*

Mazda Sedan - Blue*

Landrover Discovery - Green*

Portaloo - Grey*

Mazda 3 - Grey

Blue and White Sailboat &Trailer*

Daihatsu Delta Van - White*

Blue Boat & Silver Trailer*

Ford Territory - Blue*

Customer Service Centres:

Bowen: 67 Herbert Street

Toyata Camry Sedan - Silver* Subaru Forester - White*

Trailer**

Forester - White*

Cruze - White

Trailer - Black

Trailer**

& Trailer

3 - Grey*

Mitsubishi Challenger Wagon*

Nissan Partol Wagon*

Toyota Kluger - Grey

*Poor Condition

UPCOMING CLOSURES

Anzac Day - 25 April 2025 and May Day - 5 May 2025

WRC Customer Service Centres and WRC Libraries will be closed on Anzac Day and May Day.

All WRC pools and water parks will operate under Public Holiday Hours (except Airlie Beach Lagoon and Bowen Water Park).

The Proserpine Entertainment Centre will be closed on Anzac Day, however will remain open on May Day.

All waste services and facilities will be operating as per normal business hours on both days.

If you require assistance during this time, please call 1300 WRC QLD (1300 972 753) to talk to our after hours team.

COLLINSVILLE FLYING-FOX RESIDENT ASSISTANCE GRANTS

Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking to assist residents impacted by flying-fox roosts in Collinsville through the release of resident assistance grants.

Council has secured $46,000 from the Queensland Government and will contribute $20,000 to support residents directly impacted by flying-fox roosts in urban areas.

Eligible residents can claim up to 75% of costs, up to a total of $3,000, to offset impacts of flying-fox roost noise, odour and property damage. Residents with flying-foxes on their property will be prioritised, however residents within 100 metres of a roost can apply.

For more information and to apply, visit Council’s Online Engagement Portal, Your Say Whitsunday - yoursay. whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au

Collinsville: Cnr Stanley & Conway Streets Proserpine: 83 - 85 Main Street Cannonvale: Shop 23, Whitsunday Plaza

Contact Us: Phone: 1300 WRC QLD (1300 972 753) Email: info@whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au

WHITSUNDAY 2030 - SHAPE OUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY!

We have developed the draft Whitsunday 2030: Economic Development Strategy — and we want your feedback!

This bold new strategy outlines our vision to grow a thriving, resilient, and diverse economy, through 18 targeted actions across the following pillars:

• Strategic investment - Attracting and facilitating investment to grow established industries and emerging sectors

• Business and employment growth - Workforce development, skills training, supply chain growth and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship

• Prosperous places - Enhancing the Whitsundays as the premier destination to visit, live and learn Developed with input from local stakeholders, data and research, this is your chance to help shape the final roadmap.

View the draft strategy and have your say via our Online Engagement Portal – Your Say Whitsunday yoursay. whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au– or complete hardcopy survey at customer service centres and libraries.

Consultation closes on May 1 2025.

HOW DO YOU LIBRARY - CANNONVALE EXPO

Discover everything your library has to offer - programs, activities, resources, technology, games and more!

• Cannonvale Library - Saturday, 3 May, 8:45am– 11:45am

• Sign up as a new library member to go in the draw to win JBL Wave Beam True Wireless Earphones or a Lenovo Tab M11 + Pen (128GB) tablet!

• Existing members can pick up goodies from our Book Tree, including tote bags, reading accessories & more!

Say: https://yoursay.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/

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Wake Up In Paradise - Dual Key Living

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The property boasts amenities such as an outdoor pool, fitness centre, and in-room childcare services, catering to a variety of guest needs.

Located near the Port of Airlie and the Coral Sea, these self-contained apartments provide a perfect setting for your Whitsundays escape.

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WEEKLYTVGUIDE

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Gallipoli Dawn Service. 1.30 VillersBretonneux Dawn Service. 2.25 ABC News On Anzac Day. 3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. 3.25 Grand Designs NZ. 4.10 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. 6.25 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. 6.55 Governor-General’s Anzac Day Message. 7.00 News. 7.30 Gardening Aust. 8.30 Sherwood. 9.30 The Weekly. 10.00 Hard Quiz. 10.30 Big Boys. 10.55 News. 11.10 Father Brown. 11.55 Mayfair Witches. 12.40 Rage New Music. 5.00 Rage.

6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 News. 12.30 In The Room. 1.30 Darby And Joan. 2.15 Extraordinary Escapes. 3.00 Megafauna: What Killed Australia’s Giants? 3.50 A Life In Ten Pictures. 4.45 Creative Types. 5.15 Landline. 5.40 Australian Story. 6.10 Father Brown. (M) 6.55 Federal Election Announcement. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Vera. (M)

9.05 Midsomer Murders. (M) 10.35 Unforgotten. (M) 11.20 Boat Story. 12.15 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.30 Monty Don’s Paradise Garden. 3.30 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. 4.15 The Telegram Man. 4.30 Restoration Australia. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.25 Federal Election Announcement. 6.30 Compass. 6.55 Federal Election Announcement. 7.00 News. 7.30 Vera. 9.05 Vera, Farewell Pet. 9.50 MOVIE: My Brother Jack – Part 1. (2001) 11.25 The Story Of The Kelly Gang. 11.55 You Can’t Ask That. 12.25 Rage. 3.00 Ask The Doctor. 3.30 Gardening Aust. 4.30 Insiders.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Landline. 2.00 Restoration Australia. 3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. 3.30 Grand Designs NZ. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. 6.55 Federal Election Announcement.

7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Aust Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. 9.35 Q+A. 10.35 News. 10.50 The Business. 11.10 Planet America. 11.40 The Weekly. 12.10 Grand Designs NZ. 12.55 Long Lost Family. 1.40 Rage. 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.55 Restoration Australia. 2.55 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. 3.25 Grand Designs NZ. 4.05 Long Lost Family. 4.50 A Bite To Eat. 5.15 Antiques Roadshow. 6.15 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Creative Types. 9.00 Swingers: How To Win An Election. 9.30 Kitchen Cabinet. 10.00 The ABC Of... 11.05 News. 11.20 The Business. 11.35 Four Corners. 12.20 Media Watch. 12.35 Q+A. 1.40 Grand Designs NZ. 2.25 Long Lost Family. 3.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.35 Media Watch. 1.50 Restoration Australia. 2.50 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. 3.20 Grand Designs NZ. 4.05 Long Lost Family. 4.50 A Bite To Eat. 5.20 Antiques Roadshow. 6.15 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Gruen Nation. 8.35 The Weekly. 9.05 Planet America. 9.40 Big Boys. 10.05 Mayfair Witches. 10.50 News. 11.05 The Business. 11.20 In Limbo. 12.20 Grand Designs NZ. 1.05 Long Lost Family. 1.50 Rage. 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Gardening Aust. 5.30 7.30.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Sherwood. 2.00 Restoration Australia. 3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. 3.25 Grand Designs: The Streets. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Restoration Australia. 9.00 Grand Designs Aust. 9.55 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. 10.45 News. 11.00 The Business. 11.15 Brush With Fame. 11.45 Grand Designs: The Streets. 12.35 Long Lost Family. 1.20 Rage. 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 1945: The Year That Changed History. 3.00 Nula. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Etoa: A Kokoda Track Story. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Niagara Falls. 8.30 Last Secrets Of The Great Sphinx Of Giza. 9.30 Scotland’s Scenic Railways. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 A Body That Works. 12.00 Between Two Worlds. 1.50 Agent Hamilton. 3.35 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. 4.30 Barkley Manor. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Hugh’s Wild West. 11.05 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Heroines. 3.00 Running. Marathon De Paris. H’lights. 4.00 Going Places. 4.30 Elvis And The USS Arizona. 5.30 Kirby At War. 6.30 News. 7.30 MOVIE: The New Boy. (2023) 9.35 Searching For Italy. 10.25 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 11.25 Homicide. 3.50 Bamay. 4.50 Poh & Co. Bitesize. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Motor Racing. ProMX C’ships. 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Amstel Gold Women’s Race. H’lights. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Amstel Gold Men’s Race. H’lights. 5.30 De Gaulle Vs Churchill: Memories Of War. 6.30 News. 7.30 Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes. 9.15 The Crusaders: Fortresses Of Faith. 10.15 Mayhem: Secret Lives Of Georgian Kings. 11.10 Rebel With A Cause: Tiga Bayles. 12.10 The Boys Who Said No. 1.15 Hell On Earth: WWII. 4.10 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Pompeii: The Secrets Of Civita Giuliana. 3.00 Travel Shooters. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Prague With Michael Portillo. 8.25 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Turkey. 9.20 Sri Lanka With Alexander Armstrong. 10.15 SBS News. 10.45 Classified. 11.30 Don’t Leave Me. 1.35 Son Of. 3.10 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. 4.05 Barkley Manor. 4.35 Bamay. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Point. 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS News. 10.30 Living Black. 11.00 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 12.00 Guillaume’s Paris. 12.30 Unbroken. 2.10 Faking Hitler. 4.00 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.40 Just One Thing With Michael Mosley. 9.15 The Handmaid’s Tale. 10.15 SBS News. 10.45 My Brilliant Friend. 11.40 Lost Luggage. 2.35 Aliquam Dive Stories. 3.35 Aliquam Dive Stories II. 4.35 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.55 PBS News. 1.55 Alone Australia. 3.00 Living Black. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Secret DNA Of Us. 8.35 Liberation: D-Day To Berlin. 9.30 Virdee. 10.35 SBS News. 11.05 The Hollow. 1.05 Departure. 2.45 Australia Uncovered: Our African Roots. 3.45 Barkley Manor. 4.45 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 12.30 Gallipoli Dawn Service. 1.30 VillersBretonneux Dawn Service. 2.30 Border Patrol. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) 9.30 To Be Advised. 12.50 The Black Donnellys. (M) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 Horse Racing. Saturday at the Valley, Charity Race Day and SA Oaks & Sangster Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Americas. (PG) 8.00 MOVIE: Evan Almighty. (2007) Steve Carrell. (G) 10.00 MOVIE: No Hard Feelings. (2023) (MA15+)

12.15 The Black Donnellys. (M) 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 It’s Academic. 5.00 House Of Wellness.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 1.00 Football. AFL. Gold Coast Suns v Sydney. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club. (PG) 8.10 Cold Chisel: The Big 5-0. (M) 10.10 Menendez & Menudo: Boys Betrayed. (MA15+) 11.20 Autopsy USA. (M) 12.20 MOVIE: The Flip Side. (2018) 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 MOVIE: Fun With Dick And Jane. (2005) 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 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 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PG) 9.05 9-1-1: Lone Star. (M) 10.05 Suits L.A. (M) 11.05 The Agenda Setters. 12.05 Treadstone. (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. 2.35 Surveillance Oz. 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 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 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PG) 8.45 Doc. (M) 9.45 The Irrational. (M) 10.45 The Agenda Setters. 11.45 Autopsy USA. 12.45 The Act. 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 Border Security: Int. 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. (PG) 8.30 The Front Bar. (M) 9.30 Unfiltered. (PG) 10.00 Carl Barron: Skating Rink For Flies. 12.10 Midnight Texas. 1.10 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 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: Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery. (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 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) 9.35 The Amazing Race. (PG) 11.05 Born To Kill? 12.05 Emergency Call. 1.05 Travel Oz. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 10.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.25 Gallipoli Dawn Service. 1.35 Villers-Bretonneux Dawn Service. 2.35 9News. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Roosters v Dragons. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 8. Melbourne Storm v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.45 MOVIE: Criminal. (2016) 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Skippy. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30

6.00 Getaway. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.05 Drive TV: Launch Pad. 12.45 Surfing Aust. 1.15 Young Sheldon. 1.45 My Way. 1.55 MOVIE: Yours, Mine And Ours. (2005) 3.55 Garden Gurus. 4.25 Getaway. 5.00 The Nine Telethon. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 The Nine Telethon. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE: Midway. (2019) (M) 11.40 MOVIE: The Man With The Iron Heart. (2017) 1.50 Innovation Nation. 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. 10.00 The Weekly Kick-Off. 10.30 Jamie’s

6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 1.00 Fish Forever. 1.30 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. 2.00 Oz Off Road TV. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Tigers v Cronulla Sharks. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Travel Guides.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Taken In Montana. (2023) 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 Floor. 8.45 100% Footy. (M) 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 The Prison Confessions Of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard. 11.15 Police After Dark. 12.05 Tipping Point. 1.00 Hello SA. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 Drew Barrymore. 7.00 Neighbours. 7.30 GCBC. 8.00 Bold. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Ent. Tonight. 10.20 Airborne: Nature In Our Skies. 11.30 Judge Judy. 12.00 GCBC. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 News. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 News. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. 9.00 Sam Pang Tonight. 10.00 Taskmaster Australia. 11.10 News. 11.35 The Project. 12.35 Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Shopping. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Floor. 1.15 My Way. 1.30 Getaway. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Floor. (PG)

8.45 100 Days Of Trump. 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 Wild Cards. 11.15 The Equalizer. 12.05 Tipping Point. 1.00 Fish Forever. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Building Ideas. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 Drew Barrymore. 7.00 Neighbours. 7.30 GCBC. 8.00 Bold. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Judge Judy. 10.30 MasterChef Aust. 12.00 GCBC. 12.30

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.15 My Way. 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 ACA. 7.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 8.30 Breakthrough: The Rise Of Women’s Rugby League. 9.30 Freddy And The Eighth. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 The Equalizer. 11.50 Next Stop. 12.15 Tipping Point. 1.05 Drive TV: Launch Pad. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 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 ACA. 7.30 Rugby

Drew

7.35pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. (R)

8.00 Be Cool, ScoobyDoo! (PG, R)

8.30 MythBusters

“There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)

8.55 Robot Wars. (R)

9.55 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament Of Houses. (PG, R)

10.40 Merlin. (PG, R)

11.25 Dragon Ball Super. (PG, R)

7.30pm Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking.

8.10 Chopped Junior.

8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)

9.35 Speechless. (PG, R)

9.55 Officially Amazing. (PG, R)

10.25 Dragon Ball Super. (PG, R)

10.45 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. (R)

11.10 Crazy Fun Park. (PG, R)

7.35pm Moominvalley.

8.00 Horrible Histories. (R)

8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)

9.10 Abbott Elementary. (PG, R)

9.55 Speechless. (R)

10.15 Merlin. (PG, R)

11.00 MythBusters

“There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)

11.25 Operation Ouch! (PG, R)

7.35pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. (R)

7.50 The Inbestigators. (R)

8.05 Operation Ouch! (PG, R)

8.40 The Crystal Maze. (PG, R)

9.30 MythBusters

“There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)

9.55 Merlin. (PG, R)

10.40 Good Game Spawn Point. (R)

7.35pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. (R)

7.50 The Inbestigators. (R)

8.05 Operation Ouch! (R)

8.40 Deadly 60.

9.10 Ice Age. (R)

9.55 Merlin. (PG, R)

10.40 MythBusters

“There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)

11.05 Officially Amazing. (PG, R)

7.35pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. (R)

8.00 Operation Ouch! (R)

8.35 Abbott Elementary. (PG)

9.20 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

10.50 Merlin. (PG, R)

11.35 MythBusters

“There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)

12.00am Good Game

Spawn Point. (R)

12.50 Rage. (PG, R)

7.35pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

7.50 The Inbestigators. (R)

8.05 Operation Ouch!

(PG, R)

8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. (PG)

9.25 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. (R)

10.05 Merlin. (PG, R)

10.50 MythBusters

“There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country.

11.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

12.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. (R)

1.00 One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. (PG, R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

6.00pm Dog Patrol. (PG)

6.30 Bondi Vet. (PG)

7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country.

11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

12.30 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG, R)

2.00 Australia’s Best Backyards. (R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. (PG, R)

8.30 Vera. (M, R)

10.30 Great Rail Restorations. (PG, R) 11.30 The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

8.30 Shetland. (M, R)

9.45 Shetland. (M, R)

11.15 Bargain Hunt. (R)

12.15 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

1.15 This Rugged Coast. (R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Ludwig. (M, R)

8.45 Foyle’s War. (M, R)

10.55 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

11.55 Bargain Hunt. (R)

12.55 One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. (PG, R)

1.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. (R)

2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R)

8.45 Lewis. (M, R)

10.45 Law & Order: UK. (M, R)

11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R)

12.45 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

6.00pm AFL Post-Game Show.

6.30 AFL Post-Game Show.

7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 7. Fremantle v Adelaide.

11.00 AFL Post-Game Show.

11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

6.00pm Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.00 Storage Wars. (PG)

7.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG, R) 8.30 Mega Mechanics. (PG, R)

9.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. (PG, R) 10.30 When Big Things Go Wrong. (PG, 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: The Bourne Identity. (2002) (M, R) 11.00 Movie: The Pope’s Exorcist. (2023) (MA15+, R) 1.15 Blokesworld. (PG, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 8.00 Outback Opal Hunters. (M, R) 9.00 Gem Hunters Down Under. (PG, R) 10.00 Appalachian Outlaws. (M, R) 11.00 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. (PG) 12.00 American Restoration. (PG, R)

6.00pm American Pickers: Best Of. (PG)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 8.00 Outback Truckers. (M, R) 10.00 Railroad Australia. (PG, R)

11.00 Deadliest Roads. (M, R)

12.00 American Restoration. (PG, R)

12.30 Storage Wars. (PG, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)

8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R)

9.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. (M, R)

11.30 Police Strike Force. (M, R)

12.30 Storage Wars. (PG, R)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 West Coast Cops. (M)

8.30 Movie: Dunkirk. (2017) (M, R) Tom Hardy, Mark Rylance. 10.30 Movie: Valkyrie. (2008) (M, R)

1.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R) 1.30 Movie: Against The Wind. (1948) (PG, R)

7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 11. ACT Brumbies v Hurricanes.

9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. 9.45 Movie: Law Abiding Citizen. (2009) (MA15+, R) 11.55 French And Saunders. (M)

12.35 Movie: Up Pompeii. (1971) (M, R)

4.25pm Movie: The Wonderful Country. (1959) (PG, R)

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 7.00 M*A*S*H. (PG, R)

7.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 8.00 M*A*S*H. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Den Of Thieves. (2018) (MA15+, R) Gerard Butler, Pablo Schreiber. 11.15 The Closer. (M, R) 12.15 Movie: Danger Within. (1959) (G, R)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R)

8.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. (M) 9.40 Grantchester. (M, R) 10.50 The Closer. (M, R) 11.50 Footy Classified. (M) 1.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 New Tricks. (M, R)

8.40 The Chelsea Detective. (M)

10.40 The Closer. (M, R) 11.40 Footy Classified. (M)

12.40 My Favorite Martian. (R) 1.10 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Yes, Prime Minister. (R)

8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M, R)

10.40 The Closer. (M, R)

11.40 See No Evil. (M, R)

12.40 My Favorite Martian. (R)

1.10 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, 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. (M, R) 11.15 Jake And The Fatman. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30pm Soccer. A-League Men. Round 28. Newcastle Jets v Western Sydney Wanderers.

7.00 Football Tonight. 7.25 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 28. Melbourne City v Adelaide United. 10.00 NCIS. (M, R) 10.55 NCIS. (M, R) 11.50 NCIS. (M, R) 1.40 Blue Bloods. (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 SEAL Team. (M, R) 11.15 NCIS: Origins. (M, R) 12.10 Blue Bloods. (M, R) 1.05 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R)

2.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (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. (M, R)

11.15 Jake And The Fatman. (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: Los Angeles. (M, R)

9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R)

10.20 FBI. (M, R) 11.15 Jake And The Fatman. (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)

9.30 NCIS. (M, R)

10.30 The Weekly KickOff.

11.00 FBI. (M, R)

11.55 Jake And The Fatman. (PG, R)

12.50 Home Shopping. (R)

1.20 Home Shopping. (R) 1.50 Home Shopping. (R)

April25-May1

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

7.00 Friends. (PG, R)

7.30 Movie: Ghost. (1990) (M, R) 10.00 Becker. (PG, R) 10.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 11.30 Rules Of Engagement. (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) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 11.30 Ridiculousness. (PG, R)

12.30 South Park. (MA15+, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 South Park. (MA15+, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 11.00 Ridiculousness. (PG, R) 12.00 South Park. (MA15+, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 South Park. (MA15+, 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 Rules Of Engagement. (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 Rules Of Engagement. (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 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 12.00 The King Of Queens. (PG, R) 12.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.05pm If You Are The One.

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Secrets Of Polygamy. (MA15+) 9.20 Secrets Of Polygamy. (MA15+)

10.10 Adam Looking For Eve. (MA15+, R)

12.00 Pose. (M)

1.50 The Nine Lives Of. (MA15+, R)

6.05pm Our Law. (PG, R)

6.40 Impossible Engineering. (PG, R)

7.35 Impossible Engineering. (R)

8.30 Chernobyl: A Bomb That Keeps Ticking.

9.30 Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. (M, R)

11.10 Sugar Babies. (M, R)

12.05 PEN15. (M, R)

12.40 PEN15. (MA15+, R)

1.15 The Public Image Is Rotten. (MA15+, R)

5.30pm Abandoned Engineering: Heroes And Villains. (PG, R) 6.25 Great Australian Concerts: Tina Arena. (PG, R)

7.30 The Day The Rock Star Died. (PG, R) 8.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Liege-BastogneLiege. Men’s race. 12.55 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Liege-BastogneLiege. Women’s race.

6.10pm Mysteries From Above. (PG)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 UFOs: Investigating The Unknown. (PG)

9.25 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. (PG)

10.30 The Weekly Football Wrap.

11.00 Alone Australia. (M, R)

6.10pm Mysteries From Above. (PG, R) 7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 Guy Martin: Arctic Warrior. (M) 9.25 Guy Martin: Arctic Warrior. (M)

10.20 The Most Dangerous Man In America. (M, R)

12.00 Taskmaster. (M, R)

12.55 Shoresy. (MA15+, R)

6.05pm James Webb: $10 Billion Space Telescope. (PG, R) 7.05 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Movie: The Quick And The Dead. (1995) (MA15+, R) Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman.

10.30 Movie: Full Metal Jacket. (1987) (MA15+, R) 12.35 Letterkenny. (MA15+, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Father Brown. (M, R)

8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M)

9.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M)

11.30 Father Brown. (M, R)

12.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG, R)

2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 8. Essendon v North Melbourne. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.

11.00 Kick Ons. 11.30 Movie: Monty Python’s The Meaning Of Life. (1983) (M, R) 1.50 American Restoration. (PG, R)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. (M, R) 8.30 Emergency. (M, R) 9.30 A+E Crash Scene Emergency. (M) 10.30 My Feet Are Killing Me. (M) 11.30 The Real Murders Of Orange County. (M, R)

12.30 My Favorite Martian. (R) 5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R)

Blue Bloods. (M)

FBI. (M, R)

Jake And The Fatman. (PG, R)