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Excited duck racing fans Chad Bugeja, President of the Rotary Club of Ayr Michael Blakey and Chloe Bugeja
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MEET TRACEY, LINDA + DESLEY Your Zonta Club International Women’s Day Speakers Page 08
QUACK! QUACK! THE DUCKS ARE BACK THE ROTARY CLUB OF AYR 2021 NORM PERRY DUCK RACE FLIES IN ON PAGE 3
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Inside this week CONTENTS COMMUNITY NEWS 2-10 WHERE ARE THEY NOW? 11 FOOTY TIPPING 13 SOCIAL SEEN 14-15 EDUCATION 16 HEALTH 17 ON THE LAND 18 ENVIRONMENT 19 OUTDOORS 20 PUZZLES 21 ENTERTAINMENT 17 TV GUIDE 22-23 CLASSIFIEDS 24 DIRECTORY 25 SPORT 26-28
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Alice is almost here... Plantation Park will host Alice Through the Looking Glass next weekend.
Hayden Menso hayden.menso@burdekinlocal.com.au
FOR the very first time, we are being treated to an adventure with Alice and her friends in our very own Plantation Park next weekend. TheatreiNQ is bringing its production of Alice Through the Looking Glass to the Burdekin on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th March, taking us on a journey with the characters we all know and love from the classic tale.
The smash-hit promenade adventure has been written and directed by Terri Brabon, the former Ayr resident whose creative genius saw the show perform to a first sellout season in Townsville in 2019. “I really wanted to bring it to Ayr because Alice in Wonderland was my favourite book as a child, and I grew up in Ayr,” Terri said. The Alice In Wonderland sequel is one for all the family to enjoy, assuring a mix of comedy, seriousness, and wonder all at once.
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“I’m really excited that it is this show that I wrote for children and adults. It does work on two levels, so the adults get a lot out of it that goes over the kids’ heads, but the kids love it for its story and message.”
Many actors from across North Queensland will reprise their sixteen roles for the show, which unlike many other productions, the narrative unfolds across six sets outdoors.
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Get in the swim at Giru Outdoor Movie Night
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Joke of the Week What do you get if you mix ducks with fireworks? Firequackers.
Quote of the Week “A goal is not always meant to be reached; it often serves simply as something to aim for.” –Bruce Lee
A CHANCE to relax under the stars, tomorrow night’s outdoor movie night will be one for the whole family. The Giru Outdoor Movie Night will be held tomorrow, Friday 5th March, at the Giru Pool on Mill Street. Gates will open from 6pm for a splash in the pool, before the main feature begins at 7pm.
A sausage sizzle and drinks will be available, and BYO is allowed, although it is an alcohol-free event. The free event is held as part of the Our Town, Our Future initiative, in conjunction with the Giru Progress Association, Burdekin Shire Youth Council, PCYC Queensland and Burdekin Shire Council.
Shows are playing next Saturday at 10am and 3pm, with the Sunday performance beginning at 10am. CONNECT NOW: Get your tickets from theatreinq.com
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In Brief
They’re off and racing!
Wet Weather Reminder Rotary Club of Ayr Sausage Sizzle
A 2019 Best Dressed Duck Entry
The kids will love the Free Face Painting
Ronald’s Ducks Hayden Menso
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A Duck Dive starts the race
RACING to win will be the aim of the game on Sunday 23rd May, with the return of the Rotary Club of Ayr’s Norm Perry Memorial Duck Race, this year presented by Burdekin Local News. The popular community event is held annually to raise funds that are put back into our community through projects and group initiatives. This year, proceeds of the race will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charity to provide muchneeded support to kids and families undergoing illness treatment.
Ducks can be purchased for $50 from Delta Dry Cleaners or at street stalls across the Burdekin from Monday, 8th March. From 9:30am, free community activities will occur in Plantation Park, with face painting and a sausage sizzle on the day. The main event will see the first five ducks across the finish line in Plantation Creek score huge cash prizes, with the winner taking home $1,000 and the 2021 Quack Cup. The race will be followed by the Burdekin Local News Sprint Race, where ducks can be bought on the day to have a chance to win their lucky owner a grand cash prize.
Lucky draws will also take place on the day. You can also decorate a duck for a chance to take out the Best Dressed Duck Competition alongside your racing duck. Other activities, including an egg and spoon race and sack race, will take place on the day. Rotary Club of Ayr President Michael Blakey said the club is glad to be bringing back the Duck Race for 2021. “We’re excited to have it back this year and to put the proceeds to good use in the community.” So don’t be a sitting duck – get a group together and purchase a duck!
VALUABLE GIFT FOR SES
Hayden Menso
THE wet season is well and truly upon us, with heavy rainfalls, and monsoonal conditions felt across the North earlier this week. Just in time, our local SES Burdekin group has been gifted with two new chainsaws and two fridge-freezers to help them in their operations when out in the field Ergon Energy has been donating goods of value to SES units for the past six years, allowing them to purchase new equipment or update their inventory.
Local SES controller John Winn said the new equipment would prove valuable as the wet season continues. “This year, we received two battery-operated chainsaws for the Ayr group and a 50-litre fridge-freezer each for Giru and Rita Island,” he said. “When the power goes off in those areas during disasters, at least the members can still keep food and drinks cold in their vehicles.” The new power tools will make recovery and clearing jobs easier and safer. “The chainsaws are Stihl brand; they’re excellent saws,
and they’ll be very valuable to the Ayr group.” “Being battery operated reduces the risk of fire and hazards, not having to carry any fuel around. They’re a lot safer and less difficult to use, and they do last a long time,” Mr. Winn said. The SES responded to multiple jobs in recent days, during the rain received from the tropical low, which developed into Cyclone Niran off the Far North Coast. Callouts attended to by the group included a working at heights job, one sandbagging job, a walking horse job; plus,
Ergon Energy is reminding residents to be prepared for adverse weather conditions, as the North Queensland wet season continues. Wet weather this week saw power outages, fallen powerlines and trees create havoc across our region. If you see a fallen power line, call 000 or Ergon on 13 16 70.
Flick the Tick Dog owners and veterinarians are being urged to be dog’s best friend by remaining vigilant to stop the spread of the tick-borne disease, ehrlichiosis. There have been recent sightings of the disease in both Western Australia and the Northern Territory. The harmful disease must be reported to the Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888 if you suspect a dog is showing signs.
Strategy Input Needed Burdekin Shire Council is calling for the community to have its say on the development of a proposed Burdekin Arts & Cultural Strategy. The strategy aims to improve cultural vitality and community enrichment. A survey, part of the strategy, can be completed at http://bit.ly/ BDKACS.
GOT NEWS? members of the public were able to fill their own sandbags when needed. “You can get sandbags from the Ayr and Home Hill depots. If you ring up 132 500, we will open the depots so you can
fill your own sandbags. You can also contact the Burdekin Shire Council customer service number on 4783 9999, who will get in contact with us.”
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Delegation advocates to Unlock the North
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Burdekin Shire Mayor Lyn McLaughlin, Townsville Enterprise Board Member Sandra Harding, Charters Towers Mayor Frank Beveridge, Interim CEO of Townsville Enterprise Wayde Chiesa, Member for Herbert Phillip Thompson, Townsville Enterprise Board Members Joe Carey and Moya Steele, Senator Susan McDonald and Townsville Deputy Mayor Mark Molachino
STEPPING into Australia’s political epicentre last week, a delegation of North Queensland leaders and representatives visited Canberra for a series of meetings with our nation’s frontrunners. Burdekin Shire Mayor Lyn McLaughlin formed part of the delegation, advocating for the Burdekin on proposed infrastructure and community development projects. The delegation also comprised of the Charters Towers Mayor, Townsville Deputy Mayor, Townsville Enterprise board members, and interim CEO, while the Hinchinbrook Shire Mayor was unable to attend due to deteriorating weather conditions. The group travelled to Canberra as a collaboration from Townsville Enterprise and the North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (NQROC), advocating the Unlock the North campaign. The Unlock the North document was published last year and includes a range
of projects set to advance the wider Townsville-North Queensland region’s economy and lifestyle, benefitting residents and state, national and local economies. Mayor Lyn McGlaughlin said the delegation showcases the united front of our region, highlighting the benefits of supporting local projects. “Burdekin projects which form part of the document include the Ayr Industrial Estate expansion, Macro-Algal Bioremediation Facility, and upgraded access to Wongaloo Conservation Park,” Cr McLaughlin said. The expansion of the Ayr Industrial Estate has been earmarked as a toplevel development, enabling local infrastructure and our manufacturing industry to grow rapidly. “The Ayr Industrial Estate expansion is a priority project within Unlock the North and is shovel ready – so will be able to commence once a commitment is made from State or Federal Government,” Cr McLaughlin said. Meetings took place over three days, where the delegation met with various
HOME HILL NINJA PARK APPROVED
THE BURDEKIN WILL SOON HAVE ITS OWN NINJA OBSTACLE COURSE – THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR KIDS TO RELEASE THEIR INNER NINJA WARRIOR. Hayden Menso THERE will soon be a brandnew space for Burdekin kids to release their inner ninja warrior. The Burdekin Shire Council approved the Burdekin’s
Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course’s design in their most recent meeting on Tuesday 23rd March. The course will become a prominent feature of the Watson’s Green and Memorial Park
redevelopment masterplan in Home Hill, aiming to create an inviting space for the community to enjoy. The new obstacle course will be constructed throughout May by obstacle course specialists A_Space
and is expected to be completed by June. The course will feature nine different ninja-style obstacles, including inside-out bars, an elevated cargo net, swinging plank, field rings, and jungle bars, making the course
ministers and parliamentarians to get projects going. “The Unlock the North delegation was privileged to meet with the Hon Scott Morrison (Prime Minister), the Hon Michael McCormack, (Deputy Prime Minister), the Hon Anthony Albanese (Opposition Leader), the Hon Bob Katter (Member for Kennedy), as well as a range of Senators and MPs with portfolios relevant to the projects included in the document.” The delegation’s projects are set to create significant economic benefits across North Queensland for years to come. “The Unlock the North delegation is expected to have a long-term impact; rather than a number of projects being approved immediately, it is expected to shape future decision making by both sides of government.” CONNECT NOW: The full Unlock the North document can be viewed online at townsvilleenterprise. com.au/unlock-the-north-northqueensland-projects-policies/
something new for all skill levels. Burdekin Shire Council Deputy Mayor Sue Perry said the state-of-the-art facility would cater to Burdekin youth while being a unique addition to the Burdekin. “With many of the obstacles similar in design to those seen on TV, this equipment will inspire generations to come and demonstrate that fitness can be fun with a little bit of imagination,” Cr Perry said. “All A_Space obstacle courses can be paired with a phone app, allowing you to race your friends or keep track of your own personal best times completing the course – all of the information will be included in signage on the completed course.” The project’s quotations were discussed and workshopped before being awarded to A_Space, who provided the best value for
money towards the project’s realisation. The ninja course is springing into life through $60,000 in funding from Works for Queensland grants, with the rest being matched by Council. An additional $23,295 was added to the project to service inspections, upgrade the lighting in the area, and cover other project requirements through savings from Council’s other 2020-21 capital projects. The inclusion of the ninja obstacle course is set to make an exciting addition to the Burdekin’s outdoor offerings for our youth. “This is a fantastic and contemporary attraction for not only Burdekin residents but those further afield, and I look forward to seeing people making use of the Burdekin’s many brilliant outdoor spaces as we enter the slightly cooler months,” Cr Perry said.
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The legendary rock group will bring its farewell tour to Townsville this December. Hayden Menso IT will be a chance to rock and roll all night come December, when legendary music group KISS will bring their farewell tour to North Queensland. KISS will take to the stage at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Saturday 4th December, as part of their “End Of The Road” tour. The Australian leg of the tour was scheduled for November 2019, but was postponed, now being labelled “the final ever tour” for the rock group, which formed in 1973. Supporting the made-up glam rockers in Townsville will be Wolfmother and Tumbleweed. It will be a massive boost for the North, with music fans expected to flock from across the North for the show, with only one other performance being played in Queensland in Brisbane on November 30th.
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“This will be the ultimate celebration for those who’ve seen us and a last chance for those who haven’t. KISS Army, we’re saying goodbye on our final tour with our biggest show yet, and we’ll go out the same way we came in… unapologetic and unstoppable,” KISS told fans in an online statement.
AKISS
CONNECT NOW: Pre-sale tickets are now on sale, with General Public tickets on sale from noon on Friday 5th March from Ticketek.
Celebrations are taking place at the Malpass Hotel in their newly upgraded beer garden.
OWNERS of the Malpass Hotel, Phil Campling and Sandra Morton are chuffed to have scored a beer garden upgrade through Bundaberg Rum’s Raise the Bar campaign. The initiative was designed to give pub owners a much
needed morale boost after the impacts of the pandemic on the hospitality industry, with Bundaberg Rum providing $11.5 million in upgrades to venues across the country. The Malpass was one of the Australian pubs selected for a beer garden makeover, valued at $10,000. Owner Phil Campling says
New Check-In App
The Queensland Government has released a new COVID check-in app, called Check In Qld, to streamline the process when entering venues. The app saves your details for future visits to participating venues. Trials of the app have taken place across the state in recent months.
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Malpass raising the bar Marina Trajkovich
The Burdekin will soon have an updated fishing guide, thanks to a grant received by Burdekin Shire Council. The guide will showcase the region’s boat ramps, fishing spots and essential maritime information. The guide is currently in production and will be released later this year.
that it’s exciting news during what has been a difficult time. “I have never been as stressed running this business as I have with COVID. It’s taken a great toll on myself and my wife, much more than in any other time during fourteen years of running this hotel,” he says. He says that the upgrades
will be a great addition to their newly renovated beer garden, that will soon feature new bar tables and stools, a barbecue and fairy lights to be brought out for special functions. In the future, he plans to install a huge gazebo to cover the area, making the new additions permanent
Seniors Tech Workshops Return and adding a water misting system to cool down guests. “I’m very pleased about it. We’ve got one of the best beer gardens in the Burdekin. It spurs us on to take that next step, and we will,” he says. Phil and Sandra are hosting a party on Sunday the seventh of March, bringing out the new additions and celebrating with the community. “What we’re doing is a special day to introduce it, we’re putting on live music, a sausage sizzle all afternoon and a raffle. It’s really just tops,” says Phil. “In a very small town like Home Hill we’re very big on community.” Guests are invited to share the festivities including raffle prizes, drinks and live music from local favourite Megan Law. CONNECT NOW: Join in the celebrations at the Malpass Hotel in Home Hill from 3pm Sunday 7th March.
The Burdekin Library’s Seniors Embracing Technology free workshops will return in March. Sessions will cover all aspects of modern technology, including using computers and other devices, and accessing the internet. Sessions will run on the first Tuesday of each month at both the Ayr and Home Hill libraries.
Alligator Creek Roadworks Confirmed
Member for Burdekin, Dale Last, has said that the federal government will fund 80% of the upgrade of the Bruce HighwayAlligator Creek Road intersection, with the Queensland Government funding the remainder. It is expected the project will be underway in the near future under “use it or lose it” funding provisions.
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Faces Of The Burdekin
Marvellous Mara
Marina Trajkovich FOR the recognisable face, Mara Haley, the Restaurant and Function Manager of Q Street Grill, life in the Burdekin is a distant call from her upbringing in Brisbane. The vivacious mother of five had always planned on moving elsewhere, with a lifestyle change to the Burdekin in the works. “I’m a born and bred Brissy girl,” says Mara. “It was always part of our ten-year plan,” she says of moving to the Burdekin with her fiance Russ, a harvester driver within the sugar industry. The move to the Burdekin from Bundaberg in 2016 was a long-awaited one, with the pair settling in Ayr. “We only knew about three people when we moved here,” says Mara
“I worked for a real estate agent to start off with. But I’d had a hospitality background. I’d worked in a couple of pubs which was my first step into hospitality,” she says. Mara talks through her various career changes in the courtyard of Q Street Grill, Chill Parlour Cafe and Coffee by day, in her spare minutes off running the busy cafe. Moving from Brisbane to Childers seeking a change of pace in the Bundaberg region, Mara worked for a panel beating company before opening her own retail clothing shop called Maraz. From there, she made the move to Bundaberg to work in Grunskes by the River, a 300 person venue serving fresh regional seafood on the Burnett River. The job set her up well for a management position at Q Street Grill, arguably the
burdekinlocal.com.au central meeting hub and local go-to of Ayr. She says that moving away from her children in Bundaberg was a difficult decision but one that led her to a new, vibrant community. “I really love it here,” she says. “I come to work and see my family; I’ve adopted all of them as my family,” she says of her Chill and Q Street Grill colleagues. Her favourite part of the role is being involved in the community and celebrating everyone’s big moments in the function room. “Being able to have a conversation with everyone when they come in. That’s the part of the job I love; we’re here for birthdays, confirmations, we get to be there for everyone’s milestones.”
Burdekin Netball gears up for 51st celebration
Hayden Menso IT would be impossible to count the number of shots taken over the past 51 years at the Burdekin Netball Association’s courts. The club has won great success in netball, with thousands of community members participating over the years. In 2021, the club celebrates its 51st anniversary and plans to do so in style with a weekend-long party on July 9 and 10, welcoming players past and present back to the courts. The club had planned to commemorate the 50th anniversary last year, but COVID restrictions postponed the event. The weekend’s finer details are still being finalised, but the club is planning on launching it with a Meet and Greet at their clubhouse on Friday evening. “This will be a family event, and everyone is encouraged to attend. A very casual BBQ dinner will be served with lots of cold drinks and fun for the kids,” organising committee
member Sheree McKaig, said. Saturday morning will see the Patroness’ High Tea, where Club Patroness Gloria Vass will welcome everyone to peruse the memorabilia and scrapbooks and share some fond stories and memories of the club from years gone by. A grand Anniversary Dinner will then be held that night, on Saturday 10th July, at the Burdekin Memorial Hall. The club will welcome back old favourites, “Marathon,” back to the Burdekin, having played at many club functions over the years. Local talent Megan Law will also be playing, bring her dancefloor-filling to the celebrations. “It will be a huge night and will feature a parade of past Harvest Festival Queen entrants (and their dresses if possible) and past Water Festival Junior Ambassadors, as well as a parade of old uniforms,” Mrs. McKaig said. The Netball Association is calling on community members to submit their
decorations to win best-dressed table?” “Those days were so much fun, and it will be great to share some memories with everyone who attends,” Mrs. McKaig said. “At the moment, we are reaching out to as many past members as possible, and we urge anyone who reads this or hears about it to mention the weekend to their friends.” With Burdekin Local News’ assistance, Burdekin Netball Association plans to relive and share some stories in the weeks leading up to the celebration. If you have a memory that you would like to share, contact Sheree McKaig through the club. CONNECT NOW: You can follow the celebrations on the Burdekin Netball Association 51st Anniversary Facebook page. memories to add to the festivities. “Who remembers our Fisherman’s Balls and our massive Presentation nights, where teams worked for weeks leading up to it on table
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Swimming to splash out blood cancer Society, Amaia Licciardello, and Eddie Power and some of his students will be there on the day.” Part of the fundraising will also include various raffles and the auctioning of a signed North Queensland Cowboys jersey. A survivors’ walk around the pool will take place before the relay begins, and any families touched by the disease are welcome to attend. Anyone wanting to enter a team into the Relay Swim can find a form from the Home Hill Swimming Pool and McCathie’s Furniture Plus.
A new event will see teams dive in to raise awareness and funds for leukaemia research. Event organisers Kavette Caspanello, Deni Caspanello and Lloyd Shepherd
Hayden Menso HOPING to help others in our community beat Leukaemia is the goal behind a new upcoming Burdekin event. The 12 Hour Relay Swim for Leukaemia will make a splash on Saturday, 27th March, at the Home Hill Swimming Pool, aiming to bring our community together to raise funds supporting cancer research. Teams of swimmers of all ages and abilities will dive in, swimming laps of the pool for twelve hours from 8 am to 8 pm, accompanied by a host of entertainment and fun on the day. Behind the event is the Caspanello family, of which their daughter and sister, Deni, battled with the disease over the last year. Deni, a fitness and art teacher at Ayr State High School, says the event was born out of wanting to bring the community together to support families who have been touched by leukaemia. “When I was diagnosed, my treatment was treated as a clinical trial,” Deni explains. “New research has dropped all the chemo cycles. It made my treatment so much better.” Improved methods of managing leukaemia mean patients can undergo much less painful and enduring treatment. “The research is working, so I want to keep raising money, so others are also lucky and can have the same result as me, and don’t
Leukaemia survivor and advocate Deni Caspanello
have to go through painful treatments,” she says. Deni’s mother, Kavette, says the research has proven all the more positive in her daughter’s recovery. “It’s worked – Deni is living proof. A year to the day of the event is when her life turned upside down,” Kavette says. “We are all sadly affected by cancer, whether its family or someone we know, so we’d like to give back and help others in their battles.” Having a personal connection to the disease gave the family a perfect opportunity to host the event. “There’s a lot of fundraisers where you
give money, but you don’t always know if it’s working. I was always that person, but having experienced that it does work, I want to keep it going,” Deni says. The Relay Swim has been inspired by other prominent cancer research fundraisers, such as the Relay for Life, where community members from all walks of life can join in the efforts. “We had always talked about doing something, and Lloyd gave us the opportunity to hold it at the Home Hill pool,” Deni says. Home Hill Pool and Caravan Park manager Lloyd Shepherd says a personal connection to the cause made it something he wanted to get behind immediately. “My brother died from leukaemia, and I’m a donor. That was my motivation when I read about Deni; to see what we could do,” Lloyd says. “Lloyd has kindly opened up the pool to us to use for the day,” Kavette says. The Relay has had incredible support so far from local businesses and community groups, set to make it a truly incredible day. “We’ve got Osborne School doing breakfast; Lions and Rotary doing lunch, and St Colman’s school is providing dinner,” Kavette said. Plus, there will be a host of local entertainment to keep the swimmers going throughout the day. “Jeremy Romeo, the Home Hill Choral
CONNECT NOW: Not swimming but would like to donate to Deni’s fundraiser? Visit https://fundraise.leukaemia.org.au/ fundraisers/denicaspanello/12-hour-relayswim-for-leukaemia online to donate.
CORES TRAINING RETURNS SATURDAY THE next Suicide Intervention Training, provided by CORES Burdekin, is being held this Saturday. The free training session will equip you with the skills to pick up if your family, friends, or neighbours have troubled thoughts and may need help. It will also teach you what to do, what to say, and where to go for help. CORES Co-ordinator and local suicide prevention advocate Ross Romeo will conduct the training. The training is held at the Burdekin PCYC, MacMillan Street in Ayr, this Saturday 6th March. It runs from 8:30 am until 3:30 pm, and you will need to take your own lunch. Bookings are essential: contact Ross Romeo on 0427455313 or email coresqld@kentishrc. com.au CONNECT NOW: You can also follow the organisation on Facebook at facebook.com/ CORESQueensland
Alice
Through the Looking Glass Adapted & Directed by Terri Brabon
Sat 13 Mar - 10am & 3pm / Sun 14 Mar - 10am Plantation Park - Tickets $25 A TheatreiNQ Original Production
based on Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll
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Meet your local Women’s Day speakers This Monday, 8th March is International Women’s Day, with the Burdekin Zonta Club facilitating a day for women in the community to gather and celebrate at the Brandon Tavern this Sunday the 7th. With the theme of Women in Leadership, guests will hear from local speakers who are setting examples in their respective fields. Marina Trajkovich Linda Scott
Tracey Gabiola
LINDA Scott is known as a role model to many, through her years as Deputy Principal of East Ayr State School where she’s taught several generations of students. Through the challenging circumstances of running a school amidst the pandemic, she has persevered through truly uncharted territory, providing guidance for teachers, students and families alike. Now, she’s been invited to speak about her experiences at the Brandon Tavern this Sunday, seventh March, for International Women’s Day, as part of a ‘Women in Leadership’ guest panel. “I was a bit taken aback, really! Like I say, I don’t do this on my own, there’s always been a group of people,” says Linda of her invitation to speak at the event. A teacher at East Ayr State School since 1979, Linda says the role has played an influential part in her life as an educator and personally.
TRACEY Gabiola first realised she wanted to be a nurse at twelve years old, a sudden comprehension that ultimately led her on the career path of helping and guiding others. “It’s a very strange story,” says Tracey. “In the 70s, the Bishop used to always visit the Catholic schools, and I can distinctly remember being visited by the bishop; he asked what we wanted to be when we grew up. “I said, I want to be a nurse; I didn’t even know about my immediate family having medical connections. My father then imparted the knowledge that his sister had been the Director of Nursing in Brisbane,” she says. Years later, when choosing a path of study, Tracey moved to Townsville to pursue nursing before specialising in intensive care in Brisbane. “I really enjoyed working in intensive care and knew that it was something where you had to be very nurturing in the sense that people there are so very unwell. “I could see that support was needed to provide the best outcome for those patients and their family. Just striving to make that period of time as best as it could be.” She completed her studies before returning to the Burdekin to start her nursing career, where she was made nurse educator in 2007 and then director of nursing four years ago. “On a day to day basis, I do enjoy going into those clinical areas, whether it’s talking to clinicians, patients, looking at the different care units coming through the emergency departments, supporting Townsville. “It’s about working together for the community of the Burdekin and beyond,” says Tracey. She says her leadership style revolves around good communication, crucial when managing and overseeing an entire hospital unit. “I think it’s about having a realisation of all the different roles and requirements of all the people you’re trying to lead for a start, to have some insight into what they’re experiencing. “Like what does the educator do, the nurse unit manager for example. Their stresses may be different from the clinical and emergency department, the allied health stream. During the early stages of the COVID 19 pandemic, Tracey’s role became that much harder, leading the health response in the hospital in a period of immense uncertainty. “Staff were trying to provide our usual level of care, but with this new demand, that was so unknown. It took a lot of meetings to say what is the threat, what is our capacity, and how do we make everyone safe from a frontline point of view. “It did mean lots of planning to change our service and to manage the communicability of the disease. There was a lot of angst in the community,” she says. “I can quite confidently say that we got through it really well.” Tracey is looking forward to hearing from the other guest speakers at the Zonta ‘Women in Leadership,’ event too. “I guess we share so many similar qualities; however, we can learn from each other. I think all women can learn from each other.”
Deputy Principal East Ayr State School
Desley Ralph
Owner of the Herveys Range Heritage Tea Rooms BRANDON-RAISED Desley Ralph may have not previously considered herself a born leader, but it’s a role she’s slipped into with ease. Originally an accountant for Wilmar Sugar in the Burdekin, the business owner purchased the Herveys Range Heritage Tea Rooms after a year-long bout with breast cancer inspired a lifestyle change. “That pretty much shifted my corporate career I guess,” says Desley. “My family has a personal connection to this property, my husband grew up next to the tea rooms and we were familiar with the area. “It was more of a heart over head decision when we purchased it,” she says of her new role running the venue. Her breast cancer diagnosis in 2007 was a jarring one, but an experience that ultimately led Desley to where she is now. “It came as a huge shock, there was no warning, no family history. It was very sudden,” she says. The year she took recovering from breast cancer helped shape a new life as an advocate and community liaison officer for the Breast Cancer Network Australia and as an active member of the Townsville Dragon Boat Club. “I think it gave me the opportunity to pursue those kinds of things and do a lot more in that sector,” she says. The Dragon Boat Racing started as a social activity but, now, Desley acts as secretary and coordinator of the club. “After the breast cancer diagnosis, I was looking for those connections to make. It’s also showing you that you can get back and get active after breast cancer and surgery, getting back that normality to your lifestyle,” she says. “It’s a great group of women who inspire me everyday.” Prior to that, she was one of the original members of the Ayr Motorcycle Club in Brandon. “My dad, Des, was vital to that organisation as one of the founding members in 1974. So I started volunteering from a young age and became an official. “I was a race secretary for a number of years, that association came naturally. I really enjoyed the admin side of it. Riding for me was just a social thing.” Desley will be joining three other guest speakers at the International Women’s Day Lunch on the seventh of March on the ‘Women in Leadership,’ panel. “I think I’m going to take a really broad approach, what’s really important is just to tell your own story.” The businesswoman will talk about how her own battle with breast cancer and how personal experiences have informed her life and the management of her business. She is strongly focused on building support networks on every level and helping the next generation of women take on the leadership roles they deserve. “I’d like to think that I utilise that style of involving people in the decision-making process. We can’t all be leaders, sometimes it’s about what can we do to support these people,” she says. “A lot of people assume leadership roles as they go along and we need to encourage and develop these young women to be in the position to take these roles when the opportunity arises,” says Desley.
As deputy principal for over twenty years, she’s found the position both challenging and rewarding. “It’s constantly learning and I really enjoy that,” says Mrs Scott. “Every day is different. I teach in the classrooms, behavioural management, I look after the students well being, do a lot of organisation, and I also mentor young teachers. “I’ve had the opportunity to make the school a better place. As a leader, you have the ability to do things that will make it a better place for everyone,” she says. She says that the role has both tested and improved her communication and negotiation skills, managing relationships within the complex school ecosystem. “Learning to communicate within our school community, understanding where all our students come from and the complexities of their home life, I’ve learnt a lot along the way. “A lot of my job is around parents, a lot around kids but also the staff, we have a staff of fifty or sixty; it’s a very complex environment,” says Mrs Scott. The move to online learning during lockdowns last year was one of the hardest things she has had to face, an incredibly testing period for her personally and for the school. “I was doing some home visits and taking stuff around to parents,” says Linda. “Being online was a big challenge. Parents were frustrated, they’re not educators, and suddenly, they were in this role. There were a lot of parents who were so upset and there was so little I could do for them. I found that frustrating. “I felt for the teachers. They were really working hard in that time. Some were helping parents teach online; some were teaching face to face. It was extremely challenging,” she says. Linda is looking forward to the Women in Leadership event and the opportunity to impart some wisdom gained through 42 years in education. “New generations of kids are coming through where I’ve taught their parents and grandparents, I’ve been able to see the school grow,” says Mrs Scott. “Being a leader is the ability to listen, to think on your feet. My role is all about adaptability. I’m very open to new ideas.”
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Law+Order Senior Sergeant Steve Barton
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Ayr Police Station
FROM WHERE I SIT On 14 February, Ayr Police located a 26-year-old Burdekin man in Burke Street, Ayr. As a result of investigations, he was issued a Notice to Appear for wilful damage and public nuisance alleged to have occurred in Queen St on 23 January. He is to front Ayr Magistrates Court on 8 March.
At 3.00 pm on Wednesday 17 February, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Bruce Highway, Brandon. The driver, a 29-year-old Burdekin woman, was issued a Notice to Appear for unlicenced driving and is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 22 March. At 9.55 pm on Monday 22 February, Police from the Ayr Road Policing Unit intercepted a vehicle on
Chippendale Street, Ayr. The driver, a 30-year-old Burdekin woman, was issued a Notice to Appear for driving with a relevant drug in her salvia and will front Ayr Magistrates Court on 19 April. At 4.40 pm on Tuesday 23 February, Police from the Ayr Road Policing Unit intercepted a vehicle on Sexton Highway, Brandon. The driver, a 47-year-old Burdekin man, was issued a
Notice to Appear for driving with a relevant drug in his salvia and will front Ayr Magistrates Court on 19 April. At 3.40 pm on Wednesday, 24 February, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Bruce Highway, Brandon. The driver, a 44-year-old Cairns man, was issued a Notice to Appear for unlicenced driving and will appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 8 March.
At 3.50 pm on Friday 26 February, Police from the Ayr Road Policing Unit intercepted a vehicle on Soper Street, Ayr. The driver, a 29-year-old Burdekin man, was issued a Notice to Appear for unlicenced driving and will appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 22 March. Don’t let yourself become a victim of crime – “Lock it or Lose it.”
If you have any information about crime or illicit drugs, phone crime stoppers on 1800 333 000. The more detailed the information you give, the better it will be for all concerned. You wouldn’t leave a dish containing thousands of dollars sitting on your bench or sitting out in the open, so why do this with your car keys? Treat care keys like cash.
Royal commission into Aged Care sets improved standards The Federal Government has announced astronomical funding for a much-needed overhaul of our aged care sector. Hayden Menso SET to revolutionise the Aged Care industry across Australia, the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety was delivered to the Federal Government earlier this week. The final report will overhaul the current system, with 148 recommendations outlined for consideration and implementation. Worth $92 million and taking two years, the royal commission saw more than 10,500 submissions, 600 witnesses, and two commissioners receive evidence of the Australian aged care system’s current state of crisis. Large and small recommendations have been handed down, allowing the federal government to select
proposals it wishes to act on. But if significant recommendations are adopted, the improvements will be implemented over the next five years. A new Aged Care Act has been requested, where older people’s rights, along with their entitlement to care and support based on their needs and preferences, are acknowledged. The act will allow improved independent assessment and care according to their individual needs. More robust governance and regulation are also required to ensure residents’ safety in aged homes is top of mind on a daily basis. Providers will be held to account and may need to introduce higher care standards for their residents and fill gaps in the system.
A more substantial patientto-staff ratio is also topical in the debate currently, with aged care homes across the country seemingly understaffed in relation to the number of residents to ensure an appropriate level of care is provided. Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who initiated the royal commission in 2018, pledged $452 million to the overhaul on Monday, saying that change is urgently needed. “We need to make generational change so that individualised needs and needs-based care is developed, that respects the dignity of the individual Australian.” However, he said it would take time to implement changes, proposing the fiveyear timeframe to work with
The Aged Care sector is set to be revolutionised
the recommendations. “The royal commission has now, I think, set out a very important roadmap which I think will establish a generational change in the country when it comes to aged care,” he said.
“It’s the inquiry we needed to have.” The government also announced $190 million in temporary financial support and $92 million to develop the workforce within aged care.
CONNECT NOW: The Older Persons Advocacy Network organisations can assist with free advocacy and information. Call them on 1800 700 600.
Intersection closes as Haughton River upgrade nears completion Hayden Menso AS roadworks for the Haughton River Floodplain continue on the Bruce Highway, Shirbourne Road’s intersection will temporarily shut on Monday 8 March. “The intersection, and about 200 metres of Shirbourne Road towards Giru, will be closed to all traffic (weather permitting), until early August,” Transport and Main Roads North Queensland Regional Director Sanjay Ram said. “As the Bruce Highway will pass over Shirbourne Road and the nearby cane tram line in future, there is a substantial amount of work required to connect existing infrastructure. Crews will install culverts to finalise the Bruce Highway on/off ramp connections with Shirbourne Road, and rebuild
the existing road under the overpass. A detour will be in place via Woodstock Giru Road, allowing Giru traffic to continue to access the highway. “Subject to further wet weather and the works going well, there may be opportunities to allow for single-lane traffic on
Shirbourne Road, and we will notify the community in advance,” Mr. Ram said. The $514.3 million Haughton River Floodplain Upgrade is expected to open to traffic in stages mid this year, including between Horseshoe Lagoon and Piralko Road mid-year and Piralko Road to Palm Creek in August.
Ancillary works, including local road intersections and demolition of existing bridges, will be ongoing until late this year.
CONNECT NOW: For further information on the project, visit www.tmr.qld. gov.au and search ‘Haughton’.
Traffic hazards can be reported online at www. qldtraffic.qld.gov.au, calling13 19 40, or use the free QldTraffic smartphone app.
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Where are they now?
Stephen Doyle Marina Trajkovich
Stephen Doyle swapped the Burdekin’s scorching tropical heat for the cooler terrain of Orange, NSW, pioneering what was to become a thriving in-land wine haven with his wife Rhonda. Stephen considers himself a Burdekin boy at heart
In 1983, Rhonda and Stephen had taken their homemade wines to the next level, planting the first vineyard in Orange on their Bloodwood Wine property. The result of their efforts – an award winning wine label that is both elegant and robust, hand crafted and organic, a business that would set the tone in the region for years to come.
grapes at the Roseworthy College in South Australia. Then I thought Orange looks pretty good by my research. We planted our first vines in 1983 and we just went from strength to strength. 1993 we won the Hunter Valley Wine Show with a cabernet we made here. It was a big achievement for two North Queensland kids.
Although proud of his vineyard and his lovingly created product, Stephen still considers himself a Burdekin Boy at heart, crediting his North Queensland upbringing with his sense of adventure and open mind.
I assume a love of wine is a prerequisite for someone starting a vineyard?
Stephen, can you tell me a little bit about growing up in Ayr? How do you think the Burdekin has influenced you as a person?
I also became quite popular in high school for making a mango liqueur so you can imagine how that went down!
We were originally in Clare and then moved up to Ayr, when they first put the primary school up, I was one of the first students there. I had a fantastic education there, it was a great school.
What would you say is Bloodwood Wines specialty?
When you lived here, you had to give things a go or you wouldn’t survive.
There’s obviously a large amount of Italian families around the Burdekin area and people have that heritage. My family drank a lot of wine with our meals.
Because we were the first in the area, we grew a range of grape varieties to see what the area would produce best. Over the years we’ve made an excellent riesling, we make an excellent cabernet, shiraz, pinot noirs. We do a complete range of wines.
It’s probably a Burdekin thing where if you see a challenge, you don’t run away from it and that’s something from me, which came from the Burdekin and something I still cherish, that and of course my family.
The area is so versatile and good for growing grapes, it’s a very unique area in Australia, it’s the only cool climate area in Australia that’s inland and has that continental effect.
If you saw a challenge or an opportunity you had to go for it, that’s exactly what I got from the Burdekin.
You talk a lot about the beauty of a good wine and food pairing, do you have a favourite?
Can you tell me a bit about how you made it to NSW?
I do! It’s actually a dry riesling with a Burdekin Red Cod, that’s what I’m having for dinner tonight.
I studied at James Cook University for my first year and then I decided after that I wanted to go somewhere with a wider range of undergraduate courses, so I went to the University of NSW. I did psychology, english, history, those sorts of things.
So what’s life looked like for you after the Burdekin?
How did you discover your love for the wine industry?
That’s another thing you do in North Queensland, you’ve got the opportunity to write something, to learn an instrument, you have to entertain yourself and so that’s what we did.
My family in the Burdekin grew sugar cane, it’s a sort of savannah tropical climate here, it’s an extreme climate on occasion and they grow sugar in extreme locations. I’m growing grapes in a region that is much colder than the Burdekin obviously, so we’re growing sugar in grapes in an extreme climate too, which is the geography of Orange NSW. We were some of the first in the area to do that. Now there’s about 60 cellar doors but we were the first about forty years ago.
Stephen writes and sings for the Saggy Bottom Boys
I’m busy running the vineyard with my wife, I’m also in a band called the Saggy Bottom Boys where I am the writer and singer.
Rhonda’s a Townsville girl so there you go. I’m still getting out there and doing stuff. People think you can change your environment and that you’ll change yourself, that you’ll change. I don’t think that’s true. I think I’m still a Burdekin boy at heart. You never get over where you’re born, but it’s where you’ll live and die, where you feel like you belong.
I did a post graduate course on viticulture and I learnt to grow Rhonda and Stephen Doyle
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A look back in time As the Charlie’s Hill Radar Station marks twenty years as a State Heritage Site, we reveal an insight into what life was like during World War II in Home Hill. Hayden Menso
days that we had spare time, we built ourselves a tennis court and would go kangaroo THE Burdekin is a region shooting.” steeped in rich, cultural Soldiers and technicians history, reaching as far back as its founding in the early 1840s. working at the Hill were either stationed at the camp, or in The local history collection held in the Burdekin Library is the town, with Home Hill described on several accounts a treasure trove of our Shire’s as a welcoming place. history and the events and “The hospitality extended to personalities which have us by the people of Home Hill made it the region we love to was something never to be live in today. forgotten.” Featured in that collection Close ties with the McLain is a folder detailing some family, created during his interesting facts detailing the stationing in 1944-45, saw radar station established at Tanner visit the region Charlie’s Hill, just south of multiple times in the 1960s Home Hill, in 1943. and 1990s. Recently, we recognised “I, along with others before the 20 years of the location being listed as a State Heritage me, was fortunate to meet up with and be invited into the Site; now, the work of former home of the McLain family, Burdekin Historian GW (Bill) who conducted open home Murray is being honoured. for us whenever we wanted it.” Murray’s compilation of “Before joining the R.A.A.F, primary source documents, I was in showbusiness, so Charlie’s Hill WWII RAAF it was a blessing for me as Radar Site, gives us an insight they were a family that loved into how the radar site was music. Mary had, and still used daily during the war. The first included document has, a beautiful voice and Cecily, a brilliant pianist. is a reproduction of a letter Consequently, we got together written by Harold Tanner in April 1995, after a return visit to to perform with the musical society in Ayr,” Tanner had the site. written. Tanner was a transport This first-hand shows us of driver stationed at Charlie’s Hill in “the later months of the war,” the fellowship of the township towards the soldiers, of which from 1944 to 1945. it would be appropriate to In his letter, he writes, “The station was on the air for twelve expect that many came from other locations to Home Hill hours a day, so I used to help them now and again writing up for their posting. Murray’s folder also the log of the operators. 05 includes maps that set out Life during the war for UP soldiers on the ground was a DATE 09the location of Charlie’s Hill A BURD EKIN LO uniqueTexperience being 17in correlation to surrounding CLUSIVE HEAT CAL EXand ! iNQ LIVto farms. in the Burdekin be IN THE RBEseemed E Prominent Burdekin no exception. URDEKIN SOCCER families surrounded the Hill Tanner writes, “During the STAR IN TH 21 JAN UAR
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It includes dates of occurrences at the station, including when maintenance on the two radar towers was carried out. Particularly notable entries include the visit to Townsville on 28 September 1943 by the officer in charge and clerk at radar headquarters, and the
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Round 9 MaY 6–9 Rabbitohs vs Storm ANZ Stadium Panthers vs Sharks Panthers Stadium Eels vs Roosters Bankwest Stadium Raiders vs Knights McDonald’s Park Tigers vs Titans Campbelltown Stadium Cowboys vs Broncos QCB Stadium Sea Eagles vs Warriors Lottoland Dragons vs Bulldogs Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
Round 10 MaY 14–16 Tigers vs Knights Sea Eagles vs Broncos Bulldogs vs Raiders Sharks vs Rabbitohs Roosters vs Cowboys Warriors vs Eels Storm vs Dragons Titans vs Panthers
Suncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium Suncorp Stadium
Round 11 MaY 20–23 Cowboys vs Knights Warriors vs Tigers Sharks vs Dragons
QCB Stadium Mt Smart Stadium Netstrata Jubilee Stadium Titans vs Bulldogs Cbus Super Stadium Roosters vs Broncos SCG Raiders vs Storm GIO Stadium Rabbitohs vs Panthers Apex Oval Eels vs Sea Eagles Bankwest Stadium
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June 17–20 Broncos vs Rabbitohs Cowboys vs Sharks Panthers vs Roosters Knights vs Warriors
Round 12 MaY 27–30 Broncos vs Storm Suncorp Stadium Cowboys vs Warriors QCB Stadium Tigers vs Dragons Bankwest Stadium Panthers vs Bulldogs Panthers Stadium Rabbitohs vs Eels ANZ Stadium Roosters vs Raiders HBF Park Sharks vs Titans C.ex Coffs Intl Stadium Knights vs Sea Eagles McDonald Jones Stadium
Round 13 Netstrata Jubilee Stadium Tigers vs Panthers Leichhardt Oval Storm vs Titans AAMI Park Knights vs Eels McDonald Jones Stadium Byes: Raiders, Bulldogs, Sharks, Sea Eagles, Cowboys, Rabbitohs, Roosters, Warriors
Round 14
Titans vs Roosters Rabbitohs vs Knights Raiders vs Broncos Warriors vs Storm Eels vs Tigers Bulldogs vs Dragons
Lottoland Netstrata Jubilee Stadium Cbus Super Stadium ANZ Stadium GIO Stadium Mt Smart Stadium Bankwest Stadium ANZ Stadium
Suncorp Stadium QCB Stadium Panthers Stadium McDonald Jones Stadium WIN Stadium AAMI Park Bankwest Stadium Cbus Super Stadium
Round 16 JulY 1–4 Roosters vs Storm Warriors vs Dragons Panthers vs Eels Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles Raiders vs Titans Knights vs Cowboys Broncos vs Sharks Tigers vs Rabbitohs
June 3–6 Dragons vs Broncos
June 11–14 Sea Eagles vs Cowboys Sharks vs Panthers
Dragons vs Raiders Storm vs Tigers Eels vs Bulldogs Titans vs Sea Eagles
Broncos vs Tigers Rabbitohs vs Bulldogs
SCG Mt Smart Stadium Panthers Stadium ANZ Stadium GIO Stadium McDonald Jones Stadium Suncorp Stadium Leichhardt Oval
Round 17 JulY 8–11 Sea Eagles vs Raiders Rabbitohs vs Cowboys Bulldogs vs Roosters Sharks vs Warriors
Lottoland ANZ Stadium Bankwest Stadium Netstrata Jubilee Stadium Byes: Broncos, Titans, Storm, Knights, Eels, Panthers, Dragons, Tigers
Round 18 JulY 16–18 Titans vs Eels Cbus Super Stadium Sea Eagles vs Dragons Lottoland Raiders vs Sharks GIO Stadium Cowboys vs Roosters QCB Stadium Storm vs Knights AAMI Park Warriors vs Panthers Mt Smart Stadium
Suncorp Stadium ANZ Stadium
Round 19 JulY 22–25 Eels vs Raiders Roosters vs Knights Cowboys vs Storm Rabbitohs vs Warriors
Bankwest Stadium SCG QCB Stadium Sunshine Coast Stadium Sea Eagles vs Tigers Central Coast Stadium Panthers vs Broncos Panthers Stadium Dragons vs Titans Netstrata Jubilee Stadium Bulldogs vs Sharks Bankwest Stadium
Round 20 JulY 29–august 1 Roosters vs Eels Tigers vs Warriors Broncos vs Cowboys Dragons vs Rabbitohs Knights vs Raiders Storm vs Panthers Bulldogs vs Titans Sharks vs Sea Eagles
SCG Bankwest Stadium Suncorp Stadium WIN Stadium McDonald Jones Stadium AAMI Park Bankwest Stadium Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
Round 21 august 5–8 Knights vs Broncos
McDonald Jones Stadium Raiders vs Dragons GIO Stadium Eels vs Rabbitohs Bankwest Stadium Warriors vs Sharks Mt Smart Stadium Roosters vs Panthers SCG Sea Eagles vs Storm Lottoland Bulldogs vs Tigers Belmore Sports Ground Titans vs Cowboys Cbus Super Stadium
Round 22 august 12–15 Storm vs Raiders
AAMI Park
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Dragons vs Panthers WIN Stadium Broncos vs Roosters Suncorp Stadium Rabbitohs vs Titans Central Coast Stadium Cowboys vs Tigers QCB Stadium Sea Eagles vs Eels Lottoland Warriors vs Bulldogs Mt Smart Stadium Sharks vs Knights Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
Round 23 august 19–22 Titans vs Storm Cbus Super Stadium Raiders vs Sea Eagles GIO Stadium Panthers vs Rabbitohs Panthers Stadium Tigers vs Sharks Scully Park Bulldogs vs Knights ANZ Stadium Eels vs Cowboys Bankwest Stadium Dragons vs Roosters Netstrata Jubilee Stadium Broncos vs Warriors Suncorp Stadium
Round 24 august 26–29 Knights vs Titans McDonald Jones Stadium Warriors vs Raiders Mt Smart Stadium Roosters vs Rabbitohs SCG Dragons vs Cowboys WIN Stadium Sharks vs Broncos Netstrata Jubilee Stadium Storm vs Eels AAMI Park Sea Eagles vs Bulldogs Lottoland Panthers vs Tigers Panthers Stadium
Round 25 septeMber 2–5 Raiders vs Roosters GIO Stadium Sharks vs Storm Netstrata Jubilee Stadium Eels vs Panthers Bankwest Stadium Broncos vs Knights Suncorp Stadium Cowboys vs Sea Eagles QCB Stadium Rabbitohs vs Dragons ANZ Stadium Titans vs Warriors Cbus Super Stadium Tigers vs Bulldogs Campbelltown Stadium
14 LIFESTYLE
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Burdekin Catholic High School Debutante Ball 2021 FOURTEEN YOUNG LADIES FROM BURDEKIN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL MADE THEIR DEBUT ON SATURDAY 27TH FEBRUARY, 2021. HELD AT THE BURDEKIN MEMORIAL HALL, THE WOODLAND ESCAPE WAS A NIGHT TO REMEMBER FOREVER. PHOTOGRAPHY BY CARLO TOMARCHIO
Left to Right: Meggan Hall & Julen Arrate; Gracie Hosie & Kane Kirkwood;
Left to Right: Freya Burdidge & Hugh Stack; Ella Brombal & Xander Devow;
Ellie-May Stevenson & Roman Iturriaga; Ella Zabel & Brayden Vener; Amity Cornford & Ryan Delle Baite; Brielle Astorquia & Luke Sartori; Seren Horan & Bryce Horan
Madeleine Arboit & Jarrod Nelson; Khiana Maher & Dalton Cox; Holly Alford & Oliver Hudson; Alysse Contzonis & Luca Brotto; Ciara Jade McDonnell & Kai Great
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LIFESTYLE 15
thursday 04 march 2021
Social seen Burdekin Catholic High School Debutante Ball Saturday 27th February 2021 The Burdekin’s first Debutante Ball of the year took place on Saturday, with fourteen debutantes celebrating the occasion with family and friends. Photos: Hayden Menso
Amelija Phillips, Anna Child, Ava Lago, Sarah Neasbey and Annika Way
James Fry, Libby D’Allessandro and Aiden Contzonis
Carla, Maddy, and Charlotte Dal Santo and Mikaela McBow Amelia Hosie and Sarah Kos with Craig and Michelle Hosie
Cassandra Arboit, and Ella, Melissa and Michael Northwood
Shae Munro and Genee Cox
Tate Brombal and Hannah Paneccasio
Harry Stack and Corey Catanzaro
Caleb Raitelli, Beau Crowdey and Jaiden Thomasson
Molly Rains, Larah Piva and Chantele Newton
Lachlan Arboit and Jaydan Munro
Joel, Lacey and Corey Catanzaro
16 EDUCATION
thursday 04 march 2021
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Strictly a bit of musicality Some of the cast of BCC’s production of Strictly Ballroom, ready to perform later this month
Burdekin Christian College will bring its rendition of Strictly Ballroom to the Burdekin Theatre this month. Hayden Menso SHOWCASING the classic creation of Baz Luhrmann, which has captured the hearts of many, the students and staff of Burdekin Christian College will bring Strictly Ballroom to life this month. A year in the making, the musical was initially set to be played out in 2020 but was impacted by COVID restrictions. Now the college is all set to bring their moves to us for a special whole-school performance. Directors of the production, music, and arts teachers Karen Wilson and David
Lequerica said excitement is building across the college to finally bring the show to the stage. “We’ve decided to get the show on, and after holding onto it for a whole year, having been practicing for pretty much a whole year,” Ms Wilson said. “The students are really excited. We’ve started dress rehearsals this week; there’s lots of colour, lots of movement, and the enthusiasm has just skyrocketed.” The production involves the entire school, with students as young as Prep involved and leading roles being taken
on by senior students. “The Prep, 1, and 2 classes are all participating in a pre-show performance… I don’t want to spoil what it is, but it will be very cute and colourful,” Mr Lequerica said. “We’ve then got the rest of the cast coming from years 3 to 12.” Everyone can play a part in the production, even if singing and acting isn’t their thing. “The other students in the high school that aren’t onstage are helping create costumes, as well as helping backstage, or will be helping on the day at the theatre,” Ms Wilson said.
Recognition for BCHS Student Marina Trajkovich LOCHLAN Wright from Burdekin Catholic High School has been recognised for his exceptional efforts in his final schooling years, being awarded the Vince Toohey Memorial Bursary for the highest ATAR result in the district. Lochlan scored a coveted ATAR of 99.25, scoring him a position at the Australian National University in Canberra where he has just started his double degree in Bachelor of Actuarial Studies and Pure Mathematics. His mother and head of Mathematics at Burdekin Catholic High School , Megan
Wright, said that she is incredibly proud of Lochlan’s achievement, after learning of the award last week. “He was offered early admission to the course last year which was very exciting for him,” said Mrs Wright. “He applied himself really consistently to get the marks that he needed and he was very relieved when he got his ATAR, very proud as we all were that all his hard work had paid off,” she said. “He got an award for being one of the top three students in Queensland to choose that course, he got a bursary for that and he also got a bursary for coming from a remote region, that was an award he
Faith Luke (Year 9) and Jordan Wood (Year 11) gearing up for the performance
Strictly Ballroom will follow from the college’s past successful productions of Seussical in 2018 and Mary Poppins Jnr in 2019. “This year, our show is for one night only, and at the Burdekin Theatre, which is a huge jump for us,” Mr Lequerica said. “We’ve always done our shows at school in our hall, but for the first time we’re doing it in the theatre, which is very exciting.” With just a few weeks left, the students are ready to step it out on the Burdekin Theatre stage “They’re all so excited to
Leading actors Kremon Hankin (Year 11) and Abby Dowie (Year 10)
have the big stage, big lights, and a big audience we hope too,” Ms Wilson said. Students Kremon Hankin and Emily Holmes will take on Scott and Fran’s leading roles and have been busy fine-tuning their ballroom moves. “There’s definitely a lot of excitement between everyone,” Emily said. “We’re all looking forward to outing it onstage and getting into the costumes because we’ve been working on it a long time.” Kremon said the production had been an opportunity for students to develop and learn new skills.
“Getting to see a different picture of things has been great. Getting smiles on people’s faces, that’s all I want to see.” Playing for one night on Wednesday 24th March, time is running out to secure your tickets and support our students. “Go and get your tickets – this is going to be a good performance, and you don’t want to miss it,” Kremon said. CONNECT NOW: Tickets to Strictly Ballroom are available from the Burdekin Theatre box office, online, or call 4783 9880.
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got from ANU itself.” Lochlan is now living on campus at ANU and hopes to pursue a career as an actuarian, performing financial risk management and assessment for companies.
• A uniform shirt • All text books & stationery • Healthy breakfast & afternoon tea • Swimming & Tennis lessons • Excursions
• Annual camp for all • Access to sporting and cultural activities • Student supervision 8am – 4pm (Classes: 9am – 3pm)
Airville State School 920 Old Clare Road, Ayr
(Just 9km along Old Clare Road)
4790 7333 • www.airvilless.eq.edu.au
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HEALTH 17
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How to care for your hearing health This Hearing Health Awareness Week, we speak to an audiologist about looking after your ears Marina Trejkovich IN Australia, one in six people will be impacted by some form of hearing impairment, brought about naturally with age or from constant exposure to excessive noise, known as industrial hearing loss. As the effects of losing your hearing can be gradual, it can often be difficult to detect, with experts warning to take care of your hearing before problems arise. Grant Collins, the principal audiologist at Clarity Hearing Solutions, an audiology practice that has served the Burdekin community for eleven years, says there are many misconceptions surrounding hearing health. He says that your hearing will change throughout your life, with many not realising the prevalence of ear-related problems in children. “It all depends on the age and demographic, with kids, for example, it’s mainly middle ear pathology, so middle ear infections, and then they sort of grow out of that,” says Dr Collins. “For kids, you might notice that they’re pulling at their ear, they’re in pain, there might be fluid on the pillowcase, which might indicate a middle ear
infection. “Other signs are poor attention at school and difficulty hearing in the classroom when there’s lots of noise around,” he says. He says that middle ear pathologies or ear infections in children are surprisingly common and often asymptomatic. “At any one time, particularly in smaller towns and remote communities, five to twenty per cent of kids in a classroom up to the age of eight or nine will have had some sort of fluctuating middle ear pathology,” says Dr Collins. “I think that up to the age of nine, parents should monitor this more than what currently happens.” Later in life Dr Collins says that signs of hearing problems may persist earlier with exposure to constant loud noises, often as a result of professions like farm work or trades which involve loud machinery. Occupational hearing loss poses a significant problem in Australia both health-wise and economically, with Safe Work Australia predicting that one million workers in the country are exposed to potentially hazardous levels of noise in their workplace.
Although preventable with adequate hearing protection, once occupational hearing loss kicks in, it’s irreversible, with 96% of all hearing loss related compensation claims a result of excessive sound and pressure at work. “In your fifties and sixties,
A LOT of us have trouble sleeping from time to time, but a report by the Sleep Health Foundation Australia suggests that insomnia is more prevalent than we might think. The study found that almost 60 per cent of people regularly experience at least one sleep symptom, like trouble falling or staying asleep, and that 14.8 per cent have symptoms which could result in a diagnosis of clinical insomnia. Dr Rebecca Robbins, an instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School, says that contrary to belief, staying in bed when you can’t sleep is the worst thing you can do for your sleep cycle. “One of the biggest mistakes that many of us make, myself included, is when we’re experiencing sleep difficulty, staying in bed and tossing and turning and thinking that if we just stay in bed a little bit longer, we’ll will ourselves to sleep,” says Dr. Robbins. “But we’re actually doing the opposite,
“That’s the same with agerelated hearing loss as well, you lose your high pitched hearing first, and that will
Exposure to constant loud noise can adversely affect your hearing
if someone’s had some significant noise exposure, then that’s where they start to lose their hearing,” says Dr Collins. “If you haven’t had noise exposure, you’re probably okay until your seventies, and that’s when your age-related hearing loss starts to kick in,” he says. “You might start to have difficulty hearing in loud crowds or experience tinnitus, which is a ringing in the ears,” he says.
Experts tips for better sleep Marina Trejkovich
Hearing can change throughout your life
we’re classically conditioning our brains to understand that in bed is where insomnia happens. It’s not a place where we drift off to sleep, but instead where we toss and turn.” With a healthy sleep system, a well-rested person will typically take 15 minutes to fall asleep. “It actually takes a little bit of time to fall asleep. But if you have a problematic sleep latency, right around the time when you find that voice chime in that says ‘Oh, not again, not again. I can’t fall asleep,’ that is exactly when you need to get out of bed and start the process over,” says Dr Robbins. “You’ll know when it starts to feel like a lost cause.” She says that getting up to do something will ultimately make it easier to sleep when you try again. “It’s much better to reset the brain and get out of bed. Try to do something mindless. Fold your laundry, put away your dishes, or read a couple of pages of a boring book. Then when you’re tired, come back and start the process again,” says Dr Robbins. She also suggests avoiding screens like phones and on computers as they greatly impact your sleep. An intense workout right before bed, or eating dinner too late can also impact your sleeping and too much caffeine in the afternoon is another common culprit tied to poor sleep.
manifest itself as difficulty hearing background noise. Once it gets more severe as you get older, it becomes more pronounced,” he says. Prevention is better than a cure “The thing you’ve got to watch in the Burdekin when mum and dad are farmers, occupational health and safety might not be as vigilant or policed. Someone might not necessarily wear hearing protection when on a cane
farm,” says Dr Collins. “It can be very misleading because some of these sounds coming from machinery may not seem particularly loud to you like a harvester might not seem loud, but if you do twelve hours on it, you’ve been around the noise for really long periods of time, you’re going to damage your hearing without even realising.” “The damage is being done there and then, but the effects might not manifest themselves until a lot later,” he says. Dr Collins recommends wearing hearing protection
when operating loud machinery, crucial to stop problems before they arise. “You don’t have to spend a lot of money; anything will work even over the counter, cheap earplugs,” he says. CONNECT NOW: If you’re starting to have problems with your hearing and noticing it might not be up to scratch, get in touch with an audiologist. Clarity Hearing takes appointments in Ayr through the Burdekin Centre for Rural Health. www.clarityhearingsolutions. com.au
SIGNS OF HEARING LOSS • Muffling of speech and other sounds •D ifficulty understanding words, especially against background noise or in a crowd • Trouble hearing consonants •F requently asking others to speak more slowly, clearly and loudly. •N eeding to turn up the volume of the TV or radio • Withdrawal from conversations •A voidance of some social settings
Are we ageing faster? Marina Trejkovich
AUSSIES are showing signs of ageing up to twenty years faster than people in Europe and the United States according to a study by Monash University. The culprit? Our beautiful sunburnt country that’s great for our lifestyles but maybe not our faces. Dermatologists at Monash University attributed our increased risk of skin damage to Australia’s proximity to the equator, high sun elevation and mostly clear skies that cause significantly higher UV levels than other places around the world. Combined with a population who have typically fair skin and an outdoorsy lifestyle, the physical signs of skin ageing and damage become more apparent. This is a particular problem in the Sunshine State and North Queensland where we are incredibly exposed to the sun. The Monash study asked
1472 women from Australia, Canada, the UK and the US to compare parts of their faces, examining wrinkling, pigment and sagging across the forehead, nose, cheeks and mouth to images showing varying degrees of ageing. Women participating in the study were asked questions about their height, weight, skin characteristics, sun exposure history, and alcohol and tobacco use. Smoking was a major factor in facial ageing however, alcohol was not found to be a factor. The main cause for concern was sun exposure. Women from Australia were found to have noticeably more apparent signs of skin ageing and at younger ages than their North American and UK counterparts, despite being better at applying sunscreen. Protect your skin Experts say that the obvious choice, high protection sunscreen applied every day
might not be enough. Things like clothing choices and staying in the shade are also important to limit your exposure to the sun and UV rays. Ultraviolet B (UVB) has a shorter wavelength and is associated with sunburn while ultraviolet A (UVA) rays have a longer wavelength and impact the skin at a deeper level, causing signs of premature ageing, wrinkles and skin damage.
18 ON THE LAND
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The power of rest applies even to grass NQ Dry Tropics PHYSICIANS have long understood the restorative power of sleep, and the same is true for every living thing, including pasture. That power was graphically demonstrated when graziers Stacey Kirkwood and Ian Collins had to revise a plan to rehabilitate a patch of degraded country on Kirkland Downs Station, their 14,000ha property near Charters Towers. Rather than contourripping the paddock in preparation for seeding as originally planned, they stepped back and let nature rehabilitate the area with rest. The revised plan for that paddock was part of an action plan for land management developed for the whole property under the Grazing Resilience and Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) program. The program is funded through the Queensland Government’s Reef Water Quality Program and is delivered by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Burnett Mary Regional Group, Fitzroy Basin Association and NQ Dry Tropics. NQ Dry Tropics Senior Grazing Field Officer Josh Nicholls was astonished at how quickly the area was transformed from a bare, scalded area into a lush and diverse pasture. He photographed the area in October. Just four months later, in February, midway through the wet season, there was an improvement in ground cover from 40 per cent to 85 per cent. The only “intervention” was to exclude cattle from the area, thanks to some new fencing the couple installed with support provided by the GRASS program. The revised plan for the paddock is to rest it for a few more months, then allow a
light graze before the endof-2021 rainy season. Two smaller areas on Kirkland Downs were identified as degraded. One of them, an 8ha scald had become a cattle “camp” and Stacey and Ian contourripped the area, then seeded it with a mixture of native grasses and stylos after rain. NQ Dry Tropics Soil Conservation Officer Bernie Claussen demonstrated the benefit of their work by showing how much better water infiltrated in the ripped and grassed areas compared to bare soil. Plants roots further improved infiltration rates, making it easier for more vegetation to grow. An eroded area (about 30ha) in the upper catchment of Pint Pot Creek was also targeted in the GRASS action plan for land management. Cattle were excluded for almost a year and an additional watering point helped to relieve pressure on the gullied parts of the creek. Grazing management across the property will include regular rest to put into practice what was demonstrated in the scalded paddock. Mr Nicholls said the aim of the project was to restore poor or degraded land (C or D condition) so there was adequate groundcover at the end of the dry season to protect against erosion when rain fell. Less erosion means less fine sediment being carried to the Great Barrier Reef lagoon and a better quality of water reaching the reef. CONNECT NOW: For more information about the GRASS program, contact Mr Nicholls (josh.nicholls@ nqdrytropics.com.au) or visit the NQ Dry Tropics website at www.nqdrytropics.com.au for more details.
NQ Dry Tropics’ Soil Conservation Officer Bernie Claussen performs a water infiltration test on scalded land in the catchment for Pint Pot Creek, watched by graziers Ian Collins and Stacey Kirkwood.
A 1000ha paddock at Kirkland Downs before a GRASS plan for land management was put in place.
CANEGROWERS
Grant helps secure sugarcane farms and jobs
CANEGROWERS has welcomed the announcement of a Federal Government grant for a crucial piece of infrastructure to help Maryborough and Sunshine Coast growers get their sugarcane to Childers for crushing this year. The Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack and local Federal MP Keith Pitt have announced a $2.5 million Community Development Grant towards the construction of a transloader to move sugarcane from road to rail transport so it can be processed at the Isis Central Sugar Mill. CANEGROWERS had called for government assistance after MSF Sugar
The paddock after just resting for just four months.
announced the closure of the Maryborough Mill at the end of the 2020 season. “This grant shows that a relatively small investment on the part of government can have a profound impact on the economic stability of a regional community,” CANEGROWERS Maryborough Chairman Jeff Atkinson said. “It gives longer term confidence to the 90 sugarcane growers in my region and job security to 140 farm workers and contractors. “It is a good result all round – Maryborough sugarcane can now support a viable Isis Mill into the future.” CANEGROWERS Maryborough and CANEGROWERS Isis are working on behalf of members in the region to
ensure all the pieces are in place for a successful 2021 season. Isis Central Sugar Mill is matching the government grant so the facility will be operational before the season starts. Queensland Government support is also being sought and if this is forthcoming, growers will have the confidence they need for a successful season that now only hinges on the urgent need for rain in the southern sugarcane regions of Queensland to promote crop growth. “In January the rain looked good but February has delivered almost nothing with temperatures up to 38 degrees so the situation is getting desperate,” Mr Atkinson said.
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ENVIRONMENT 19
thursday 04 march 2021
REEFCLEAN AND TANGAROA BLUE RETURN TO ALVA BEACH FOR CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY
to not only clear marine debris and rubbish but to understand its origins to prevent waste at the source before it enters our oceans. The organisation has cleared over 17 million items across beaches in Australia since its inception in 2004, relying on volunteer efforts to conduct its science-based waste research. The Alva Beach clean-ups will occur on the fourth and fifth of March from 9.30 am till 12.30 pm. Volunteers are encouraged to join and find out about the data collection first hand while cleaning up the environment. The meeting point on both days is the car park at the Alva Beach Surf Life Saving Club,
Marina Trajkovich CLEAN up Australia Day is this Sunday, 7th March, with environmental organisations encouraging all Aussies to step up and help take care of their
local area and environment. In collaboration with Clean Up, ReefClean and Tangaroa Blue Foundation are hosting two beach cleans
at Alva Beach this week, with volunteers invited to assist the organisation’s collection and sorting of marine debris data. The organisation’s goals are
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CARDWELL SPA POOLS The Cardwell spa pools are a must when visiting Cardwell, a serene natural creek and swimming spot known for its stunning blue colour visible between May and September. It’s unknown what gives the pools their deep blue colour, but it’s suggested to be a result of high calcium and dissolved magnesium content found within the pools underground water source. In the wetter months, the creek is still beautiful, but that brilliant blue is less pronounced due to increased rainfall in the area.
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CARDWELL is often considered a mere stop-off destination, located halfway between Townsville and Cairns. But to those in the know, the charming and cruisey seaside town has plenty to offer those wanting a relaxed weekend away. The town is located in the wet tropics on the Cassowary Coast, with Hinchinbrook Island, known for its great fishing and National Parks, a mere stone’s throw away. Cardwell is known for its coastal charm and slow pace of life, set amidst the ocean and rainforest and loved by the locals who call the town home. With several nature trails and relaxation spots on offer and several waterfalls and
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swimming spots to choose from, there’s plenty to do.
CONNECT NOW: Email reefclean@ tangaroablue.org to register your interest prior to the event.
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ENTERTAINMENT 21
thursday 04 march 2021
What’s coming up
PETE MURRAY RELEASES NEW MUSIC WRITTEN in LA on his first ever co-writing trip, Pete sat down with writer and producer Morgan Dorr to create the piano-heavy track If We Never Dance Again. On its inception, Pete explains, “He had the first line of the chorus written when I got to his place, which was, “If you never see my face again” and the three chords that played over this. We worked on the
song all day and cancelled another session that I had booked in so I could finish this song as it felt like this had so much potential.” After returning to Australia, the pair worked together across continents to produce the song you hear today. The video for the song premiered on Pete Murray’s YouTube channel. Fans tuned in to chat with Pete
as they waited to see the exquisitely shot clip. Pete explains, “Because the song is powerful and quite epic, I wanted a clip that would enhance this. I didn’t want this to be a literal video but more of an abstract one, so that when you watch it, you are more taken away by the beautiful cinematic footage while still keeping mystery at the end. And the chemistry
between the couple in the video is unmistakeable. A genuine romance and moment in time captured beautifully, they are partners in real life and were married between shoot days.”
MARCH
LIVE MUSIC WITH JEREMY ROMEO Saturday 6 March 7pm Kalamia Hotel, Ayr
ROCK N ROLL DANCE LESSONS Friday 12, 19, 26 March 6:30 – 8:30pm Giru CWA Hall $5 per person
12 HOUR RELAY SWIM FOR LEUKAEMIA Saturday 27 March 8am – 8pm Home Hill Swimming Pool
GIRU OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT Friday 5 March 6pm Giru Swimming Pool, Mill Street Free entry includes sausage sizzle WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Friday 5 March St. Helen’s Anglican Church, Home Hill and Burdekin Community Church, Ayr
LIVE MUSIC WITH THE PIANO MAN Saturday 6 March 8pm Queens Hotel, Ayr RAISING THE BAR Sunday 7 March 3pm Malpass Hotel, Home Hill Live music, BBQ and prizes
DANCE CARDIO AT CAPONES Saturday 13 March 7pm Presented by Eleven Body + Mind Tickets available from elevenbodyandmind.com.au
LIVE MUSIC WITH MAKE US FAMOUS Friday 7 March Malpass Hotel, Home Hill From 8pm
FAST TRACK TALENT SHOWCASE Saturday 20 March Burdekin Theatre, Ayr Tickets from the Box Office
LIVE MUSIC WITH SHAYNE CRUMP Friday 5 March 8pm Ayr ANZAC Memorial Club
EDDIE ESCRIVA CUP Presented by SLoBS Saturday 20 March Burdekin Football, Ayr
CORES TRAINING Saturday 6 March Burdekin PCYC RSVP to Ross 0427 455 313
THE TRIVIA MASTER Friday 12 March 6.30pm Presented by Ayr Surf Life Saving Club Ayr Rugby Union Grounds
BURDEKIN SHIRE YOUTH COUNCIL MEETING Monday 22 March 3.30pm Council Chambers, Ayr
CONNECT NOW For more dates and details on where you can hear him live, visit https://petemurray. com/#shows
LUNCHEON FOR PROSTATE CANCER Saturday 27 March Coutts Commercial Tavern, Ayr
MORNING MELODIES
Wedensday 14 April - 11:00am
ALL IN FOR AIDEN FAMILY NIGHT Saturday 27 March 4pm Burdekin Race Club, Home Hill Tickets from Burdekin Theatre RAGS TO RUNWAY Saturday 27 March 8pm Home Hill Netball Club Tickets from Burdekin Artisans ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Sat 13 and Sun 14 March Plantation Park, Ayr Tickets from theatreinq.com.au
TUESDAY 20 APRIL | 8:00PM
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6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (PG, R) 11.05 Australia Remastered. (R) (Final) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 1.30 The Weekly. (R) 2.00 Rake. (Mlv, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Q+A. 9.35 One Plus One. (PGa) 10.05 Aussie Inventions That Changed The World. (PG) 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.30 Prince Harry’s Story: Four Royal Weddings. (PG, R) 12.15 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 2.15 Royal Family: Scandals And Shame. (PG, R) 3.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 4.30 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 News. 7.30 The World’s Greatest Palaces. (PG) 8.30 Shadowplay. (New Series) 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 24 Hours In Police Custody. (Malv, R) 11.55 The Good Fight. (Mal, R) 12.40 The Family Law. (Mls, R) 3.40 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE Poseidon. (2006, Mav, R) 2.00 Criminal Confessions. (Malv, R) 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) 8.30 Wife Swap australia. Two women swap lives. (PGl) 9.45 Busted In Bangkok. (Mals) 10.45 The Latest: Seven News. 11.15 Celebrity Obsessed. (MA15+av) 12.15 Miniseries: Madoff. (Ma) 2.00 Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Ellen DeGeneres. (PG) 1.00 Destination WA. (PG, R) 1.30 Married At First Sight. (Mals, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 Nine News Local. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG) 8.30 The Equalizer. (Mv) 9.30 Murder For Hire. (Mlv) 10.30 Nine News Late. 11.00 Manifest. (Madv) 11.50 New Amsterdam. (MA15+amv, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Headline News. 7.30 Ent. Tonight. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGa) 8.00 Territory Cops. (PGlnv) 8.30 Gogglebox. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma) 11.30 WIN News. 12.30 The Project. (R) 1.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Shopping. (R) 3.30 CBS Morning. 5.00 Headline News Early.
FrIDaY
6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Q+A. (R) 11.00 The Pacific: In The Wake Of Captain Cook With Sam Neill. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Back Roads. (R) 1.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 2.00 Rake. (Mls, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Aust. 8.30 Vera. (Mv, R) 10.00 Mum. (Ml) 10.30 State Of The Union. (PG, R) 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Vaccine. (R) 11.15 The Weekly. (R) 11.45 Aftertaste. (Mdl, R) 12.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Australia Says Yes. (Ml, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.30 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 News. 7.35 Viking Murder Mystery. (Mav, R) 8.30 Going Places. (PG) 9.00 Who Do You Think You Are? UK. (PGa, R) 10.10 The Royals And The Nazis. (M) 11.10 SBS News. 11.30 Dolly Parton: 50 Years At The Opry. (PG, R) 1.00 Miniseries: Deep Water. (Malv, R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE Must Love Dogs. (2005, Ms, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE Tag. Jeremy Renner. A group of five friends play a game of tag. (2018, Mdls) 10.30 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma, R) 11.30 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PG, R) 12.00 MOVIE Stolen Youth. (1996, Mas, R) 2.00 Shopping. (R) 4.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PGl, R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Ellen DeGeneres. (PG) 1.00 Amazing Grace. (Ma, R) 2.00 Desperate Housewives. (M, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 Nine News Local. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Escape To The Chateau. 8.30 MOVIE coming To america. (1988, Ml, R) 10.50 MOVIE Be Cool. (2005, Mlv, R) 1.00 Surfing Australia TV. (PGl, R) 1.30 TV Shop. (R) 4.00 Global Shop. 4.30 TV Shop. (R) 5.30 ACA. (R)
6.00 Headline News. 7.30 Ent. Tonight. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa) 1.00 The Living Room. (R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Living Room. (PG, R) 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Just For Laughs Australia. (Mdls, R) 11.00 WIN News. 12.00 The Project. (R) 1.00 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Shopping. (R)
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6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 10.00 Rage. (PG) 11.00 Rage Mardi Gras Special. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Romeo & Juliet. (PG, R) 2.30 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. (R) 3.30 Cook And The Chef. (R) 4.00 Soccer. A-League. Round 11. Brisbane Roar v Sydney FC. 6.00 Short Cuts To Glory. (R) 6.30 Landline. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG) 8.30 Call The Midwife. (PG) 9.30 Harrow. (Mav, R) 10.25 Miniseries: Apple Tree Yard. (MA15+av, R) 11.20 Press. (Mls, R) 12.20 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Figure Skating. 2019-2020 ISU European Championships. Replay. 3.35 Algeria From Above. (R) 5.25 Who Do You Think You Are? UK. (PG) (Final) 6.30 News. 7.30 Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras 2021. 11.30 MOVIE Call Me By Your Name. (2017, Mlns, R) 1.55 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+ans, R) 2.45 MOVIE Kiki, Love To Love. (2016, MA15+ls, R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Super Saturday and Randwick Guineas Day. 4.30 Border Security. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Men In Black: International. (2019, Mav) 10.00 MOVIE Wrath Of The Titans. (2012, Mv, R) 12.00 MOVIE Borderline Normal. (2001, Mas, R) 2.00 Shopping. (R) 4.00 Get Arty. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
6.00 Easy Eats. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 Award Winning Tasmania. (R) 1.00 Netball. Constellation Cup. Game 3. New Zealand Silver Ferns v Australian Diamonds. 3.00 Endangered. (PGl, R) 4.00 The Pet Rescuers. (PG) (New Series) 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Space Invaders. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Mission: Impossible – Fallout. (2018, Mlv) 11.30 MOVIE Empire. (2002, MA15+dlv) 1.30 My Way. (R) 2.00 TV Shop. (R) 4.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) 12.30 Destination Dessert. (R) 1.00 10 Minute Kitchen. 1.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 2.00 Three Blue Ducks. (PGls, R) 2.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. (PG) (Final) 3.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.30 Jamie & The Nonnas. (R) 4.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGl, R) 6.30 To Be Advised. 7.00 Three Blue Ducks. (PGl) 7.30 To Be Advised. 9.00 Ambulance. (Mals, R) 11.20 Inside The Children’s Hospital. (PG, R) 12.00 Late Programs.
SUNDaY
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 The Mix. (R) 3.00 Soccer. W-League.Round 11. Canberra United v Brisbane Roar. 5.00 Australia Remastered. (R) 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Grand Designs NZ. 8.30 Harrow. (Mav) 9.25 Silent Witness. (Mav) 10.25 Miniseries: Patrick Melrose. (MA15+d, R) 11.25 Line Of Duty. (Mav, R) 12.25 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 The Death Of Hitler. (PGav, R) 4.00 Sportswoman. 5.05 Soccer. Indigenous v National Premier Leagues. Koalas v Queensland. Highlights. 5.35 Hitler And Churchill. (PG, R) 6.30 News. 7.35 Michael Palin: Travels Of A Lifetime. (PG) 9.20 Killer Bridges. (R) 10.20 Michael Mosley: Coronavirus Special. (PG, R) 11.20 Contagion. (Ma, R) 12.30 Travel Man. (R) 1.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 1. 3.10 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 1.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R) 2.00 MOVIE Grown Ups 2. (2013, PGlnsv, R) 4.00 Better Homes. (R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 News. 7.00 Ultimate Tag. (PG) (New Series) 8.40 MOVIE Kingsman: The Secret Service. (2014, MA15+lv, R) 11.10 World’s Deadliest. (PGa) 12.10 The Guardian. (Madsv) 1.10 Medical Emergency. (PG, R) 1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Easy Eats. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 11.00 Women’s Footy. (PG) 12.00 Netball. Constellation Cup. Game 4. New Zealand Silver Ferns v Australian Diamonds. 2.00 Customs. (PGa, R) 2.30 Driving Test. (PGl, R) 3.00 Space Invaders. (PG, R) 4.00 David Attenborough’s Dynasties. (PG, R) 5.00 News. 5.30 My Way. 6.00 News. 7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls) 8.30 60 Minutes. 9.30 Nine News Late. 10.00 Uncovered: Killed By Hate. (Mav, R) 11.45 Young, Dumb And Banged Up In The Sun. (MA15+adlv) 12.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Mass. 6.30 Hillsong. 7.00 Leading The Way. (R) 7.30 Fishing Aust. (R) 8.00 GCBC. (R) 8.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. (PG, R) 9.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient. 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 All 4 Adventure. (PG, R) 1.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 2.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 2.30 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey. (R) 3.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGl, R) 3.30 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 4.00 To Be Advised. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia. 9.00 FBI: Most Wanted. 11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) 12.00 Late Programs.
MONDaY
6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 2.00 Rake. (Mlv, R) (Final) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) (Final) 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Aust Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 The Pacific: In The Wake Of Captain Cook With Sam Neill. (PG) (Final) 10.20 You Can’t Ask That. (PG, R) 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.25 Catalyst. (R) 12.25 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 This Week. 7.30 WorldWatch. 1.55 Hillary. 3.00 Warrior Women With Lupita Nyong’o. 4.05 Railway Journeys UK. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 News. 7.35 The Secret Life Of Lighthouses. (PG) 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 9.25 The Story Of The Songs. (M) 10.20 SBS News. 10.50 Outlander. (MA15+av) 11.55 Butter Lamp. (PGa) 12.15 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 2. 2.15 VICE Guide To Film. (Malnv, R) 3.05 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 5.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Criminal Confessions. (Mlv, R) 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 Ultimate Tag. (PG) 9.10 9-1-1. (Mav) 10.10 The Rookie. (Mav) 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Station 19. (Ma) 12.40 The Guardian. (Madsv, R) 1.35 Medical Emergency. (PG, R) 2.00 Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Ellen DeGeneres. (PG) 1.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.30 Married At First Sight. (PGls, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 Nine News Local. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mals) 9.00 Under Investigation. (Mal) 10.00 Australian Crime Stories. (Mv, R) 11.10 Nine News Late. 11.40 The First 48. (Mav, R) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Headline News. 7.30 Ent. Tonight. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGadl) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.00 WIN News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The amazing race australia. 8.30 hughesy, We have a Problem. Hosted by Dave Hughes. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (R) 10.30 The Project. (R) 11.30 WIN News. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Shopping. (R) 3.30 CBS Morning. 5.00 Headline News Early.
TUESDaY
aBc TV
March 4-10
6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 2.00 Poldark. (Mav, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.10 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Catalyst. (PGm) (Final) 9.30 The Truth About Getting Fit At Home. 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.25 Q+A. (R) 12.35 Wentworth. (Malsv, R) 1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 1.55 Hillary. 3.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 4.00 Railway Journeys UK. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 News. 7.30 Great Australian Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 8.40 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 9.35 Michael Portillo’s Abandoned Britain. (PGa, R) 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 The Pier. (MA15+s) 12.00 Calling. (Ml) 12.15 Cycling. UCI World Tour. ParisNice Race. Stage 3. 2.15 VICE Guide To Film. (Malv, R) 3.05 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE Fugitive At 17. (2012, Madv, R) 2.00 Criminal Confessions. (Malv, R) 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. (PGv) 7.30 Ultimate Tag. (PG) 9.00 The Good Doctor. (Ma) 10.00 The Resident. (M) 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Station 19. (Ma) 12.30 Anh Does Brazil. (PG, R) 1.30 Medical Emergency. (PG, R) 2.00 Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Ellen DeGeneres. (PG) 1.00 Garden Gurus. (R) 1.30 Married At First Sight. (Mals, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 Nine News Local. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married at First Sight. (Mas) 9.00 Botched. (Malmn) 10.00 Labour Of Love. (Ml) 11.00 Nine News Late. 11.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (Mav, R) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Headline News. 7.30 Ent. Tonight. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGals) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.00 WIN News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The amazing race australia. 8.30 NcIS. Sloane and Giggs head to Afghanistan. (Mav) 10.30 The Project. (R) 11.30 WIN News. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Shopping. (R) 3.30 CBS Morning. 5.00 Headline News Early.
WEDNESDaY
WEEKLY TV GUIDE
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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 One Plus One. (PGa, R) 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.55 Poldark. (PG, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 5.10 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 The Weekly. 9.00 Aftertaste. (Mdls) (Final) 9.30 Why Are You Like This. (Mal, R) 9.55 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 10.35 Staged. (Ml, R) 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.35 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 1.55 Hillary. 3.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 4.05 Railway Journeys UK. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 News. 7.35 Tony Robinson: Britain’s Ancient Tracks. (PG, R) 8.30 Australia In Colour. (PG) 9.30 Departure. (Ma) (New Series) 10.20 SBS News. 10.50 Romulus. (MA15+) 11.50 Oh Lucy! (PGl) 12.15 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 4. 2.15 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+v, R) 3.05 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE Dreamhouse Nightmare. (2017, Masv, R) 2.00 Criminal Confessions. (Mlv, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGsv) 7.30 Border Security. (PG) 8.30 Miniseries: The Pembrokeshire Murders. (Malv) 9.30 Pembrokeshire Murders: Catching The Gameshow Killer. (M) 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Criminal Confessions. (MA15+av) 12.00 Code Black. (Ma, R) 2.00 Shopping. (R) 4.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Ellen DeGeneres. (PG) 1.00 Driving Test. (PGl, R) 1.30 Married At First Sight. (Mas, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Hot Seat. 5.30 Nine News Local. 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mals) 9.00 amazing Grace. (Ma) 10.00 New Amsterdam. (M) 11.00 Nine News Late. 11.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Headline News. 7.30 Ent. Tonight. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (Ml) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.00 WIN News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The cube. 8.30 Bull. Bull and the team help defend a police officer. (Mv, R) 10.30 The Project. (R) 11.30 WIN News. 12.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Shopping. (R) 3.30 CBS Morning. 5.00 Headline News Early.
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ENTERTAINMENT 23
thursday 04 march 2021
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5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Father Brown. (M, R) 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 11.30 Andrew Denton’s Interview. (M, R) 12.30 The Fine Art Auction. (PG)
6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald. (2018) (M, R) 10.30 MOVIE Universal Soldier. (1992) (MA15+, R) 12.50 Doomsday Preppers. (PG, R) 2.00 Ax Men. (M, R)
6.00pm Malcolm In The Middle. (PG, R) 6.30 Malcolm In The Middle. (PG, R) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG, R) 7.30 Young Sheldon. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull. (2008) (M, R)
5.20pm Heartbeat. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Call The Midwife. (M, R) 8.40 Poirot. (PG, R) 10.55 See No Evil. (M, R) 11.55 Miracle Hospital. (M) 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm JAG. (PG, R) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. (MA15+, R) 9.30 L.A.’s Finest. (M) 10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R) 11.30 Elementary. (M, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Friends. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 Medium. (M, R)
7.05 Jeopardy! (PG, R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG) 9.20 American Runestone: A Viking Mystery. 10.10 Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. (M)
7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Doctor Who. (PG, R) 8.45 David Williamson’s Emerald City. (M, R) 10.50 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (M, R) 11.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 12.10am Catalyst. (PG, R)
5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Highway Cops. (PG, R) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Selling Houses Australia. (R) 10.30 Property Ladder UK. (PG, R) 1.00 The Fine Art Auction. (PG)
6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Men In Black 2. (2002) (PG, R) 9.20 MOVIE Predator 2. (1990) (MA15+, R) 11.35 Kinne Tonight. (MA15+, R) 12.05 Doomsday Preppers. (PG, R) 1.00 Ax Men. (M, R)
5.30pm MOVIE Kubo And The Two Strings. (2016) (PG, R) 7.30 MOVIE The Great Wall. (2016) (M, R) Matt Damon. 9.30 MOVIE The Mummy. (2017) (M, R) Tom Cruise. 11.35 Big Heads. (PG) 12.35 Lethal Weapon. (MA15+, R) 1.30 Rivals. (PG, R)
6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 David Attenborough’s Seven Worlds, One Planet. (PG, R) 8.40 MOVIE Earthquake. (1974) (PG, R) 11.10 Law & Order. (M, R) 12.10 My Favorite Martian. (R)
6.00pm JAG. (PG, R) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M, R) 10.30 CSI: Miami. (M, R) 11.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (MA15+, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 The Conners. (PG) 10.30 Charmed. (M) 11.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 Medium. (M, R)
6.05pm If You Are The One. (PG) 7.05 Jeopardy! (PG, R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Hoarders. (M) 9.20 Mums Make Porn Germany. (MA15+) 11.05 Monogamish. (M) 12.05 VICE News Tonight.
7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 QI. (M, R) 8.30 Pride: Live At The Apollo. (M, R) 9.30 Ross Noble: Stand Up Series. (M, R) 10.05 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 10.40 Why Are You Like This. (M, R) 11.05 High Fidelity. (M, R)
5.30pm The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. (PG) 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. (PG, R) 12.30 The Fine Art Auction. (PG)
6.00pm Megastructures. (PG, R) 7.00 Building Giants. (PG) 8.00 Mighty Ships. (PG) 9.00 Mighty Cruise Ships. (PG, R) 10.00 Air Crash Investigation. (PG, R) 12.00 Storage Wars Canada. (M, R) 1.00 Shipping Wars. (M, R)
5.30pm MOVIE Stuart Little 2. (2002) (G, R) 7.00 MOVIE Despicable Me 2. (2013) (PG, R) 9.00 MOVIE Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. (2013) (M, R) 11.30 Big Heads. (PG) 12.30 Lethal Weapon. (MA15+, R) 1.30 Surfing Australia TV. (PG, R)
6.30 Rugby Union. Super Rugby. Round 3. Melbourne Rebels v ACT Brumbies. 8.45 Super Rugby PostMatch. 9.00 MOVIE Hang ’Em High. (1968) (M, R) 11.20 Lethal Weapon. (MA15+, R) 12.20 My Favorite Martian. (R)
5.30pm Scorpion. (PG, R) 6.30 Scorpion. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. (M) 10.20 To Be Advised. 11.20 L.A.’s Finest. (M, R) 12.15 Hawaii Five-0. (MA15+, R) 1.10 CSI: Miami. (M, R)
6.00pm Columbo. (PG, R) 7.30 Kojak. (M, R) 8.30 Spyforce. (M, R) 9.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.30 The Middle. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 2 Broke Girls. (M, R)
6.30 PBS NewsHour. (R) 7.40 The Rise Of Trash TV. (M, R) 8.30 The X-Files. (M, R) 9.20 Romulus. (MA15+, R) 11.30 The Sunny Side Of Sex. (MA15+, R) 12.20 Vogue Williams: Wild Girls. (M, R) 1.20 Gaycation. (MA15+, R)
7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Compass. (PG, R) 8.30 Louis Theroux: Mothers On The Edge. (MA15+) 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.25 Catalyst. (R) 11.25 Devolution. (M, R) 12.25am You Can’t Ask That. (M, R) 12.55 Restoration Australia. (R)
5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 8.30 Wild Bill. (MA15+) 9.30 Bodyguard. (MA15+, R) 11.50 Escape To The Country. (R) 12.50 The Fine Art Auction. (PG)
6.00pm Last Car Garage. (PG) 6.30 Border Patrol. (PG, R) 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 8.30 MOVIE The Hangover Part III. (2013) (MA15+, R)
5.45pm MOVIE Alvin And The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked. (2011) (G, R) 7.30 MOVIE The Matrix Revolutions. (2003) (M, R) Keanu Reeves. 10.00 MOVIE Life. (2017) (MA15+, R) 12.00 Lethal Weapon. (MA15+, R) 1.10 Dance Moms. (PG, R)
7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R) 8.40 Chicago P.D. (MA15+) 9.40 Chicago Fire. (MA15+, R) 10.40 Chicago Med. (M, R) 11.35 Bizarre E.R. (M, R) 12.30 My Favorite Martian. (R) 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm JAG. (PG, R) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R) 10.20 48 Hours. (M) 11.20 Hawaii Five-0. (MA15+, R) 12.15 NCIS: New Orleans. (M, R) 1.10 Instinct. (M, R)
6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.00 Friends. (PG, R) 10.30 2 Broke Girls. (M, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 Mom. (M, R)
6.00pm New Girl. (PG, R) 6.30 Brooklyn NineNine. (PG, R) 7.00 Monty Python’s Flying Circus. (PG, R) 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. (PG) 8.30 Why Women Kill. (MA15+) 9.30 United Shades Of America. (M) 10.20 Letterkenny. (M)
7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Doctor Who. (PG, R) 8.45 David Attenborough: Kingdom Of Plants. (R) 9.40 To Be Advised. 10.45 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 11.35 Escape From The City. (R)
5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 8.30 Judge John Deed. (M, R) 10.30 Autopsy USA. (M, R) 11.30 Brit Cops. (M, R) 12.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 1.30 The Zoo. (R)
6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Pawn Stars South Africa. (PG) 8.00 Pawn Stars UK. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Jack Reacher: Never Go Back. (2016) (M, R) 11.00 MOVIE Above The Law. (1988) (MA15+, R) 1.10 Creek To Coast. (R)
6.00pm Malcolm In The Middle. (PG, R) 6.30 Malcolm In The Middle. (PG, R) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG, R) 7.30 RBT. (PG, R) 8.30 MOVIE Under Siege. (1992) (M, R) 10.40 Paranormal Caught On Camera. (M, R) 11.40 The Nanny. (PG, R)
6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 London Kills. (M) 8.40 MOVIE Agatha Raisin: The Quiche Of Death. (2014) (PG, R) 10.40 Three Days To Live. (M) 11.40 Live Well For Longer. (M, R) 12.35 My Favorite Martian. (R)
6.00pm JAG. (PG, R) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 To Be Advised. 12.10 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 11.00 The Middle. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 Medium. (M, R)
6.15 Forged In Fire Latin America. (PG) 7.05 Jeopardy! (PG, R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Taskmaster: Champion Of Champions. (M) 9.25 RocKwiz. (PG, R) 10.20 After The Virus. (M)
7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Doctor Who. (PG, R) 8.45 Why Are You Like This. (M) 9.10 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.50 High Fidelity. (MA15+, R) 10.20 Brassic. (MA15+) 11.05 Pride: Live At The Apollo. (M, R)
5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG, R) 8.30 Inspector George Gently. (M, R) 10.30 Jonathan Creek. (M, R)
6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R) 8.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG) 10.30 Mighty Rivers. (PG, R) 11.30 Jade Fever. (M) 12.00 Doomsday Preppers. (PG, R) 1.00 Ax Men. (M, R)
6.00pm Malcolm In The Middle. (PG, R) 6.30 Malcolm In The Middle. (PG, R) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG, R) 7.30 MOVIE Sherlock Holmes. (2009) (M, R) 10.05 MOVIE The Dictator. (2012) (MA15+, R) 11.45 The Nanny. (PG, R)
6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 New Tricks. (M, R) 8.40 The Closer. (M, R) 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R) 10.40 Shades Of Blue. (MA15+) 11.40 Law & Order. (M, R) 12.35 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00pm JAG. (PG, R) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M, R) 10.25 CSI: Miami. (MA15+, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Mom. (M, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 Medium. (M, R)
6.10pm Asia’s Next Top Model. (PG) 7.05 Jeopardy! (PG, R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 VICE Investigates. (M) 10.35 Miniseries: The Salisbury Poisonings. (M, R) 11.30 VICE News Tonight.
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7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Doctor Who. (PG, R) 8.45 Harry Seidler: Modernist. (R) 9.45 Restoration Australia. (R) 10.45 To Be Advised. 11.40 Louis Theroux: Mothers On The Edge. (MA15+, R)
5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (M, R) 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. (PG, R) 10.50 Jonathan Creek. (M, R) 1.15 ICU. (PG, R) 2.00 Escape To The Country. (R)
6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG, R) 9.00 Family Guy. (M) 9.30 American Dad! (M) 10.30 Family Guy. (M, R) 11.30 American Dad! (M, R) 12.00 Esports. LPL Pro. 2020 PUBG Season 3. Split 2.
6.00pm Malcolm In The Middle. (PG, R) 6.30 Malcolm In The Middle. (PG, R) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG, R) 7.30 Paranormal Caught On Camera. (M) 8.30 MOVIE Sicario. (2015) (MA15+, R) 11.00 Police Ten 7. (M) 11.30 The Nanny. (PG, R)
6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 As Time Goes By. (R) 8.50 Midsomer Murders. (M, R) 10.50 Silent Witness. (MA15+, R) 12.10 My Favorite Martian. (R) 12.35 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00pm JAG. (PG, R) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R) 10.20 NCIS. (M, R) 12.10 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 2 Broke Girls. (M, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 Medium. (M, R)
6.10pm Vs Arashi. (PG) 7.05 Jeopardy! (PG, R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Wellington Paranormal. (M) 9.05 MOVIE The Conversation. (1974) (M, R) 11.10 MOVIE Desperately Seeking Susan. (1985) (M, R)
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LATE OF AYR. Passed away on 26th February, 2021 aged 89 years.
Beloved wife of Antonino (deceased), much loved mother and mother-in-law of Giuseppe and Grace Coco, Annamaria and Frank Gasparini, Beatrice and Carl Costigan. Loving nanna and bis nanna of their families.
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A service to celebrate the life of MELITA will commence at 10.30am TODAY, THURSDAY, 4th MARCH, 2021 at The Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ayr for interment in the Ayr Cemetery, weather permitting.
A service to celebrate JOYCE’S LIFE was held yesterday, 3rd March, 2021.
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26 SPORT RESULTS
Brad Dats, Rohan Mauro, Robert Webb (sponsor), Jade Escriva and Tina Watts
Winners Tuesday Social Bowls Carolyn Jones, Di Lindridge, Karen Page and Mary Poli, Donna Soper representing The Mahjong Group
Ayr Golf Club
Thursday 25.02.21 An excellent field of 45 players took to the course for the end of month Partner Day competition last Thursday. The winners were the Boxall twins, Kurt and Tyler. They won from
Wendal Jennings and Byron Sutcliffe after a draw of the cards. Both teams scored 27 points. The third and fourth placed teams were both one point behind on 26 points with Mark Watson and B. Peters winning the draw of the cards
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Ayr Ladies Golf Club: Tina Watts (runner up) Pat Lawson (Winner)
from Doug and Jon Lena. The nearest the pins winners were Kurt Boxall (8A), Jordan Williams (8B), Adam Eathorne (9A), Mark Watson and Byron Sutcliffe (9B), Callan Oar (12A), Trevor McGowan (12B), and Brendan Egan and Dave Sexton who both had a birdie on Hole 18. The D&S Quality Meat tray was won by Peter Holmes and John Lewis walked away with the carton. Thursday 4 March will be a Single Stableford event. Saturday 27.02.21 Despite the rainy conditions we still had 72 players on the course for Delta Cinema’s sponsored day, many Thanks to Rob and Evelyn Webb. The Mens Winners today were Rohan Mauro with 39 points, Brad Oats 38 and Clarke Grogan 37. Ladies Winners were Jade Escriva with 37 points, Khyla Cursio 34 and Tina Watts 33.
Ayr Junior Golf
The weather held off on Saturday for Junior Golf’s TG Spares Day. It was a good field for the start of the season. We saw a few new faces for the 3 Hole competition and three players stepped up to 6 Holes which was great to see. Saturday’s 6 Hole winner was Oscar Mahoney and the Nett Quade Cursio. There was a strong showing for 9B with William Jennings claiming a 47 Gross and Bryon Sutcliffe a 28 Nett. Jade Escriva had an exceptional day on the course winning the 9 Hole Gross in the morning and the 18 Hole Ladies Senior competition in the afternoon. Zoe Escriva won the 9 Hole Nett with a 36. Thanks to our sponsor TG Spares, there will be a coaching clinic held this Saturday 6th March for all new juniors, 3
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Ayr Ladies Golf Club
Our valued sponsor for this weeks Ayr Ladies Golf afternoon was Penny Lane Homewares. Many thanks to such wonderful local support. 24 ladies played in quite sticky conditions but the conditions didn’t affect Pat and Tina who finished with 35 and 34 stableford points respectively. Well done to everyone and see you again next Wednesday.
Ayr Ladies Bowls
Sixteen ladies were lucky enough to get a great afternoon of bowling in on Tuesday’s social game, which was sponsored by the Mahjong Group. First place went to Carolyn Jones, Di Lindridge, Karen Page, and Mary Poli, who defeated Rayleen Harvey,
Donna Soper, Linda Giumelli, and Heather Jorgensen. In second place were Ruth Moore, Beryl Cornford, Pat Herd, and Thele Klopper, who defeated Val Edwards, Jill Edwards, Isabel Cislowski, and Irene Wilson. It was great to get in an afternoon with no rain. The competition for Thursday 18th March is the Championship Singles. At 8.30am - H. Jorgensen v D. Lindridge (m) J. Comollatti. At 1.30 pm - D. Cutting v I. Wilson, R. Moore v B. Cornford, I. Cislowski v L. Giumelli. (m) S. Stidston, K. Page, M. Poli
Ayr Lawn Bowls
Wednesday night bowls winners were Carolyn Jones, Robyn McAllister, and Sam Caltabiano, with second prize going to Joe Gabbi, David Burt, and Doug Kiehne. It was an ideal night for pleasant bowling.
BOWEN RUGBY 10s SCORES BIG DESPITE RAIN Brian Carnes
Several Burdekin women played in the GETM team on the weekend
The QPS Tropic Thunder were the Overall Champions of the weekend
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Saturday 06.03.21
1pm-5pm John Molnoey, Anne Moloney, Tony Felesina, Isabella Moloney, Jane Jones, Shantelle Short.
Sunday 07.03.21
9am-1pm Toni Morgan, Jo Morgan, Jenny Morgan, Bailey Parker, Ben Hisatake, Sage Hisatake, Dustyn Priddle, Austin Dewar. 1pm-5pm Rory Archibald, Danica Archibald, Adrianna Higgs- Ward, Sharlie Archibald, Flynn Vivian, Mia Vivian, Lisa Vivian, Jack Archibald.
WITH intermittent showers making play difficult for teams at the Bowen Summer Tens on Saturday at Denison Park in Bowen, the Moranbah Miners came to the fore defeating Bowen Prise in the final 18 nil. 16 Men’s teams took part in the day-long Carnival, coming from Townsville, Burdekin – Young Bucks, Old Boys and Buffalo Riders – Bowen, Proserpine, Mackay, and Moranbah. The Ladies had six teams taking part with the GETM Invitational Burdekin team joined by QPS, Western Lioness, Ladies Carltons, Norths Devils, and She Wolf Pack from Bowen. Despite the Miners having been going to the Bowen Tens for a few years now, this year saw by far their best result. Along the way, the Mackay team beat Wolf Pack from Bowen 8 nil. Burdekin Old Boys 8 – 4, Western Lions 1 from Townsville 20 nil, and Western Lions 2 by 30 nil. The Moranbah boys had a scare in the semi-final
when they scored on the bell to defeat the Proserpine Brahmans 4 – 0. Defending title holders, the Burdekin Young Bucks finished at the top of pool 2 with a ratio of 46 for and 22 against, winning four games. The Burdekin Old Boys and the Burdekin Buffalo Riders were in the same pool with Old Boys on 34 – 20 coming third, and Buffalo Riders in the eighth spot with 8 – 64 without recording a win. The Old Boys and the Buffalo Riders have won the Carnival on previous occasions, but Roosters A Grade coach Chris Perry said it was noticeable concerning the changing of personnel in both teams. Perry said that the Old Boys were practically unbeatable each year, but a lot of their players have succumbed to father time, and the new blood has to learn the ropes of tens football. Bowen Tens committee member Mike Brunker said despite the consistent rain, the field held up remarkedly well. Six Ladies teams took part
in their competition with the Burdekin represented by the GETM Burdekin Invitational Hens. QPS were the winners defeating Western Lions 16 nil in the final. The QPS teams were Police Ladies coming from all over the State. The Burdekin Ladies team started off well, beating North’s Devils women from Townsville by 8 – 4, and then thrashing She Wolf Pack from Bowen 30 –4. The Police team was a little bit stronger than the local ladies, winning 8 nil before they went down to Western Lions Lionesses 16 – 0. The local ladies finished in the fourth spot with two wins with a 38 – 38 ratio. Chris Perry said the day was a good hit-out for the locals, and the standard of football played by the local teams showed the Roosters could be in for a good season. The Club will now be involved in the Roosters Touch Carnival, being played this weekend, weather permitting.
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BCHS LAUNCHES SPORTS ACADEMY
Guest instructors kick off new fitness program Marina Trajkovich BURDEKIN Catholic High School has created their first Sports Academy, introducing weekly sports conditioning sessions and inviting expert guest instructors for the students. Head of Sport at Burdekin Catholic High School, Dave Sexton, says that the Academy is a great opportunity for students looking to sharpen their athletic abilities. “We saw a need to have a pathway for those students who may not be quite ready for our well-established High-Performance Unit, but still want to put in the extra effort to enhance their strength, conditioning and sport-specific skills,” said Mr Sexton. The eager students have already been visited by Glen Cornford from Positive Performance, who took the students through a sprinting technique session. Physiotherapist Joe Denison from First in Physio orchestrated a pilates class and touched on the importance of good form and technique to look after your body. The students have also
been treated to a soccer session by Angelo and Amaia Licciardello from Football Stars Academy to sharpen their skills. “It’s been great to have members of the Burdekin community volunteering their time to pass on their knowledge to our academy participants,” said Mr Sexton. “Each week the academy participates in one strength and conditioning session and one sport-specific session. Students will attend the sportspecific session even if the sport isn’t directly related to their sport,” he said. “In the following weeks, we have netball, basketball and cricket lined up,” he says. The response to the new program has been fantastic, with more training sessions planned for the future. Mr Sexton says he has been impressed by the turn-out and the enthusiasm shown by the students who are quickly learning new skills and improving their fitness. “In our inaugural year, we have had over twentyfive students sign up eager to improve their body awareness, strength, fitness, agility and much more,” he said.
Football Stars Academy hosted football sessions
The Burdekin Silverlinks netball team have had a solid start to the 2021 Townsville Premier League season Pat Shannon from Firstin Physio with the students
Training sessions for BCHS Sports Academy
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The start of the season is now five weeks away so there is still time for new and old players to turn up and get involved. Weather permitting, training is at International Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. This season the Club will be fielding Mens teams in the Premier, Reserve and Second Divisions and the Ladies teams in the Premier and Reserve Divisions.
JUNIORS HOPEFUL TO START Burdekin Football Juniors were due to kick off a couple of Fridays ago but again the weather intervened. The Juniors will try again this Friday with a Free, Come and Try night at International Park from 6.30. This night is aimed at all junior and senior women who might want to get involved. The Under 11-15 Junior season will now start on Friday 19 March, the first two weeks will be pre-season trials followed by a nine week season.
MASTERS STARTING SOON Masters Soccer on Monday night had to be called off again because of the weather and now hopefully will start on Monday 8th at 7pm that evening. In the past few years four teams have competed in the Eathornes Masters League. Blue Balls who have been the champion team up until last year are anxious to get going again.
The wet weather continues to cause havoc with the Burdekin Panthers training. It has not been possible to get on the park for the last couple of weeks so ball skills tend to be neglected in favour of fitness.
EX-PLAYERS CARNIVAL
SYDNEY STILL LEADING
FIFA’S RANKINGS RELEASED
Planning is well underway for the SLoBs Eddie Escriva Cup on Saturday 20th March. This is a new carnival event and is aimed mostly at older players of all sporting codes. Rugby League, Union, Touch, Basket Ball and Masters have all been invited to take part. It is billed as a Fun Day aimed at raising money for the Ex-Players Benevolent Fund.
In the W League, Sydney FC leads Brisbane by five points with Adelaide three points further adrift. Perth Glory is still propping up the table with just one point but does have three games in hand.
And for those of you who care about these matters, in the FIFA World Rankings Belgium is still first, followed by France, Brazil and (gasp) England! Spain is 6th, Italy 11th and Germany 13th. The Socceroos are 41st and New Zealand is at 118.
SAFETY WITHDRAWAL The Socceroos have been forced to withdraw from the Copa America 2021 because the Covid pandemic has led to the re-scheduling of the Socceroos four World Cup qualifying matches, as well as the AFC Asian Cup games.
A LEAGUE CATCHING UP The A League is still trying to catch up with its postponed fixtures with Macarthur and Newcastle having played ten games and Perth only six. Central Coast still tops the table by a point but has a game in hand over Macarthur who have moved up to second place. Brisbane has slipped to third place after losing 3-1 to Perth. Perennial achievers Sydney FC are 8th and Melbourne Victory bottom of the table.
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE In the EPL Man City were the only top five team to win and with twelve matches left is twelve points clear of ManU with Leicester third, West Ham fourth and Chelsea in fifth place.
EUROPEAN ACTION In Spain, Barcelona has moved up to second place ahead of Real Madrid but Atletico is still five points clear at the top. Meanwhile in Italy, Inter still leads local rivals AC Milan by four points with Juventus and Atalanta in third place a further six points away. In the Bundesliga, Bayern stays two points clear of Leipzig who have won their last five games. Wolfsburg is still in third place with Eintracht fourth. In France, Lille is still hanging onto top spot two points clear of PSG with Lyon in third spot.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK This week’s quote is from the one and only David Beckham “My parents have been there for me, ever since I was about 7”.
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Burdekin Bowlers: Jarrod Langford, Frank Nucifora, Lleyton Nucifora, Bronwyn Nucifora, Angelo Nucifora, Dean Post, Chris Whitworth and Eddie Post
TENPIN TOUR STRIKES IN AYR Hayden Menso PINS will be falling all over next weekend, as the inaugural Mike Carney Memorial Tour makes its next stop in the Burdekin. The tenpin bowling tour is taking place at all centres across North Queensland in a muchneeded reinvigoration of the sport. The tour began in Mackay in January, with bowlers descending on Ayr’s Burdekin Bowl next weekend on 13th and 14th March before continuing the competition throughout Mount Isa, Atherton, Cairns, and Townsville. The Ayr stop will take on a skins format, where each high game is worth money, the total pinfall determining the amount won. Burdekin Bowl proprietor and Tenpin Bowling Australia Queensland Vice-President North, Frank Nucifora, said the tour had
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The next stop of the Q Tour North will visit the Burdekin next weekend. been a welcome return to play after some dormancy. “Tournaments in North Queensland have pretty much been dormant since 2009. There has always been the Intercity competition, and there were a couple of opens last year. But this is going to be awesome.” The tour’s inception will get bowlers back to the lanes, totalling nine tournaments across the North this year. “Things are picking up momentum, which is great to see and great for the
Slaney Signs with Strikers
Former Ayr resident, Burdekin Catholic High School student and footballer, Charlie Slaney, has signed with the Brisbane Strikers Football Club. Slaney will transfer from Michelton FC, with the Strikers confirming the midfielder all-rounder’s signing on social media late last week.
players,” Frank said. The tour was brought about by Townsville bowler Tyson Jones, who knew the sport needed a reinvigoration. “He is a very committed and brilliant volunteer; this tour is all his idea,” Frank said. The event in Ayr will host up to 48 players, with both national and state representative players being in attendance. “Players are coming from all over. There’s one from Brisbane, Rockhampton, and the other stops of Townsville, Mt Isa, Mackay,
March Run and Swim
Burdekin Road Runners & Walkers will meet at the Ayr Pool for their first run of March this Saturday, 6th. The group will go for the weekly run and walk, before cooling off in the pool after. Pool entry is at your own cost if swimming. New members are welcome and club registrations are open online.
Netball Umpires Clinic
Cairns, and Atherton.” The competition is open to all players of the sport; juniors, adults, females, and seniors over sixty. “It’s open to anyone to have a go.” The stop is set to boost the town, with the travellers here for the weekend. “It’s good for the local economy and the motels. We’re also having dinner at a local sponsor on Saturday night, where we should be bringing forty people, which will be great,” Frank said. Spectators are welcome to come to Burdekin Bowl throughout next weekend to watch some of the epic bowling in action. CONNECT NOW: If you’d like to play in the tour, register online at tenpinresults.com.au
The Burdekin Netball Association will hold an umpiring clinic this Sunday, 7th March. The course will give you knowledge and experience before picking up a whistle for the first time. If you are interested in attending, email burdekinnetball@gmail.com or see Cara.
Swinging in Home Hill
Home Hill Golf Club will hold its Honeycombe’s Opening Day on Sunday 7th March, weather permitting. The day consists of a two-man Ambrose game, teeing off from 12.30pm. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome, with no handicap needed. To register, contact the club.