Southern Free Times - 28th January 2021

Thursday, 28 January, 2021

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Eight Mile’s start

By Jeremy Sollars Work on the construction of an overpass at the Eight Mile intersection north of Warwick is expected to commence within the next fortnight following the awarding of State Government contracts for the $25 million project.

The long-term ‘grade separation’ fix for the intersection - which has been the site of numerous fatalities and near-misses over decades - will involve the construction of an overpass bridge or flyover for traffic heading southbound through the intersection. Traffic heading east to Brisbane from both the Warwick and Toowoomba sides of the intersection will continue at ground level, as will traffic heading north from Warwick to Toowoomba.

The massive project will also include extensive earthworks and associated engineering treatments and will take at least 12 months to complete - the anticipated completion date is February 2022. Joint funding for the project was announced by the Federal and State Governments in late 2020, part of a Covid-19 related capital works program for Queensland worth an estimated $26.9 billion - and touted to create more than 23,600 jobs state-wide.

Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey this week told the Free Times the Eight Mile project would create 50 jobs, but did not indicate what proportion of these would be ‘local’. The government in December awarded the construction contract for the Eight Mile to JF Hull Holdings, an international engineering firm with a Queensland operations base and a background in bridge construction.

Extensive traffic disruptions are expected over the course of the construction over the next 12 months or more and the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) says signage will advise motorists on a regular basis and updates will be provided to the Free Times.

“Work will start next month (February) on the jointly-funded $25 million Eight Mile intersection upgrade on the Cunningham Highway,” Mr Bailey said this week.

“The project will include a 66-metre-long overpass for traffic travelling from Toowoomba to Warwick, enhancing driving safety and improving capacity along this critical route for

the region. It’ll also include a new roadway to allow for approaches to the overpass, a new Toowoomba to Ipswich exit-merge lane, two culverts and lighting.

“Importantly, the project will support 50 jobs as it’s built - jobs in industries like construction, engineering and traffic management.

“We know better roads get families home safely, transport our world-class exports to markets across Australia and the globe, and stimulate jobs.”

“It’s why the Palaszczuk and Australian governments last week also announced another 87 road safety projects worth close to $300 million that’ll get started within the next six months.

“The Southern Downs region pumps $2 billion into Queensland’s economy every year, and improving safety and capacity on the Eight Mile intersection will help to drive the region’s economy forward.”

TMR said works will be carried out between 6am and 6pm, Monday to Friday with a reduced speed limit of 40km/h in place during these hours.

“Most of the construction works will be conducted under road-shoulder closures and offline traffic management.

“Some situations will require stop/slow lane closures on the existing New England Highway to facilitate works.

“Traffic control signs will be erected to direct traffic through the works and delays will be kept to a maximum of 10 minutes wherever safely possible.

“The safety of motorists and road workers is the department’s top priority and motorists are asked to drive to the traffic conditions and obey all signage, traffic signals and instructions from traffic controllers during the course of the works.

“We thank you for your patience and understanding during the delivery of these important works and apologise for any inconvenience they may cause.

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INSIDE RURAL ..................................pages 14-15 WHAT’S ON ................................ page 16

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Last weekend saw a number of big events around the Warwick and wider region, including the Australia Day Cricket Carnival, the Allora Heritage Weekend and Great Australian Bites, and it was wonderful to see larger-scale events making a comeback after the cancellation of so many in 2020.

As much as anything events such as these are a testimony to the enthusiasm and dedication of volunteer organisers and committees, and they also brought significant numbers of visitors from outside the region who spent money while they were here. The cricket was also an opportunity for many with Warwick origins and connections to catch up with family and friends whilst here, and of course to recall the many and varied long traditions associated with so many of those cricketing sides.

This weekend the Stanthorpe Show kicks off the 2021 Queensland country show season and we’re pleased to be able to include a 16-page feature on the Stanthorpe Show in this edition - our thanks both to the many advertisers who have supported the feature and to the Stanthorpe Agricultural Society for providing extensive information on what’s on offer at the Show. Keep an eye out for photos and coverage from the Stanthorpe Show in next week’s edition.

Pest scheme back on table One issue of concern for the region’s agricultural sector is the council’s Invasive Pest Control Scheme (IPCS) which is back on the table for discussion ahead of next financial year.

Southern Downs councillors are considering the re-introduction in 2021-2022 of financial penalties for non-compliance with the IPCS, which is on hold in the current financial year under a ‘moratorium’, which the council has said is part of Covid-19 financial concession measures.

Perhaps of most concern is discussion around the application in 2021-2022 of a financial penalty - if rural landowners fail to control pest plants and animals - in the form of charging a second lot of rates. Granted councillors have foreshadowed what they’re calling an ‘up-front concession’ on that potential charge, to be ‘revoked’ for non-compliance, but to my mind that amounts to the same penalty which applied since the introduction of the IPCS in 2017 - a double rates bill. No final decision has yet been made, but given the widespread opposition to the IPCS when it was first introduced I wonder if the present administration has perhaps forgotten the protests last time. I also wonder why the council is not considering an incentive-based approach - for example, offering rates rebates for pest controls, as is done by some councils in other states - rather than the ‘big-stick’ method of compliance.

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Roni’s OAM Meet our region’s newest recipient of the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) - legendary Granite Belt rural firefighter Roni Bau. Roni’s OAM was announced on Australia Day in the Governor-General’s National Honours List, with the official citation stating the honour is “for his service to emergency response organisations”.

Roni Bau joins fellow rural firefighter and OAM recipient James Massey, who was similarly awarded as part of the 2020 Queens Birthday Honours List.

The official citation for Roni Bau reads in full - Mr Roni BAU, Applethorpe QLD 4378 ‘For service to emergency response organisations’ Stanthorpe Rural Fire Brigade Group Group Officer, 2012-2018.

Applethorpe Rural Fire Brigade 1st Officer, since 2016; 2010-2012.

2nd Officer, 2015-2016; 2006-2009.

3rd Officer, 2014-2015; 2009-2010.

4th Officer, 2005-2006.

5th Officer, 2012-2014.

Brigade Chairman, 2012-2014.

Brigade Training Officer, 2009-2014.

Deputy Fire Warden, 2010-2012.

Firewarden (Applethorpe), since 2012.

Firewarden (Summit/Cottonvale), since 2015.

Rural Firefighter, since 1970.

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Roni with fellow Stanthorpe region rural firefighter and OAM recipient James Massey – pictured here receiving their QFES service medals in 2018.

Education Trainer, RFS Cert II in Public Safety (Fire Fighting Operations), Stanthorpe State High School, 10 years.

Awards and recognition include: Australia Day Achievement Award, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, 2017.

National Medal, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Clasps.

Congratulations to Roni from the Free Times - your dedication to service of your community is well-deserved of this recognition!

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TMR said at that time its “geotechnical investigations” of the cliff were ongoing.

By Jeremy Sollars The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads says it expects to start public consultation on a long-term fix for the cliff at Cunningham’s Gap “in mid-2021”.

Instability of large sections of the cliff above - and below - the Cunningham Highway through the Gap has caused lengthy road closures, traffic chaos and motorist safety concerns for decades.

Boulders and debris falling onto the highway, usually as a result of heavy rainfall, continues to pose a threat to both safety and the cutting of the Southern Downs and Granite Belt region’s primary highway link to SouthEast Queensland. Minor rock falls occurred over the Christmas period but fortunately were not severe enough to cause major disruptions.

Long-term options for the Gap put forward over the years have included a tunnel through the Main Range, as well as the creation of an alternative route across the Range - a ‘second range crossing’ of our own - by upgrading the Spicers Gap Road to the south of the existing Gap highway crossing.

While TMR has always remained largely silent on those larger-scale options the department in late 2020 engaged external consultants to undertake a latest round of “investigation” on the Gap, for a planned “reconstruction project”.

It remains unclear if this relates to further stabilisation work on the cliff-face itself, or a larger project, despite the Free Times asking on several recent occasions for more details.

A TMR spokeswoman this week told the Free Times the department had “finalised onsite ground investigations for the Cunningham’s Gap reconstruction project this month (January)”, and that community consultation will follow completion of a “preliminary design”, but provided no further details.

“Final analysis and reporting is currently being undertaken,” the spokesman said.

“The outcomes of the ground investigations and assessments will assist in identifying the initial proposed treatment options for reconstruction.

“Following feedback from the independent technical reviewer in the coming month, we expect to release the tender for the preliminary design in March.

“The preliminary design is expected to be completed by mid-2021.

“Targeted consultation with impacted user groups, including the local community, heavy vehicle industry, emergency services and other road users, will be undertaken around this time to ensure project delivery minimises travel impacts.

“Following preliminary design, detailed design can start.

“Eligible reconstruction works are jointly funded by the Commonwealth and Queensland governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).”

Above - and below?

As well as rock falling from the cliff above the highway an equal risk has been posed in the

The last major landslide at the Gap was in early 2020 when this 10-tonne boulder and resulting debris landed on the highway, causing lengthy lane closures.

Picture: FILE IMAGE past from subsidence of the embankment beneath the road surface through the Gap, with a sheer drop from the edge of the road through the Claytons Gully and nearby sections along a seven-kilometre stretch near the top of the Main Range.

Significant work was needed on those sections was required after part of the road collapsed completely in 2010.

Over a roughly two-year period the Queensland Government undertook major Traffic safety concerns ...

Meanwhile south of Stanthorpe TMR says it is aware of concerns held by residents in the Glen Aplin area about safety through a section of roadworks currently in progress.

An accident on Wednesday of last week 20 January - involving a sedan running into the back of a truck was believed by locals to be attributable to a lack of clarity of traffic changes but the department has denied it was caused by the roadworks.

Fortunately no-one was seriously injured in the accident but it also followed residents reporting faulty traffic lights at the roadworks site through Glen Aplin before Christmas last year.

Glen Aplin residents also believe a dedicated turning lane off the highway is needed at Calvert Road but TMR this week said such work is “not warranted”.

TMR this week provided the Free Times with the following statement “We were contacted in December 2020 by members of the public reporting malfunctioning traffic lights at the roadworks

construction works - including embankment stabilisation - to the tune of some $60 million, completing the series of projects in late 2012.

But it is understood TMR continues to monitor the stability of the slopes beneath the highway through the use of ‘inclinometer’ devices which measures gradient changes.

The last major cliff stabilisation work above the highway through the Gap was carried out in late 2018 and early 2019 and followed a landslip in March 2017. Rock climbers with specialist excavation equipment removed secsite,” a spokesman said.

“The issue was addressed immediately and the faulty traffic lights were replaced.

“No incidents are known to have occurred as a result.

“We have not received any complaints regarding the safety of the New England Highway upgrades.

“We are aware of the incident on 20 January 2021 at Glen Aplin, and according to our information, it was not caused by the roadworks.

“The safety of motorists and road workers is our top priority.

“Motorists are asked to drive to the traffic conditions and obey all signs, traffic signals and instructions from traffic controllers.

The widening works between Back Creek Road and Glen Aplin Drive are scheduled to be completed next month (February).

“The next phase between Kerridges Road and Sutton Lane at Glen Aplin will start in coming weeks and is expected to be completed in March.

“We can advise a safety improvement

Lister’s view State MP for Southern Downs James Lister this week told the Free Times he does not have a fixed view on the best long-term fix for the Gap but has consistently lobbied the State Government and TMR over the road.

“Any closure of Cunningham’s Gap imposes major economic pain on our region,” Mr Lister said.

“Retail, tourism and hospitality and any businesses serving road users and their vehicles on the Cunningham Highway suffer.

“I do not publicly advocate for a particular design or engineering solution to fix Cunningham’s Gap. “I’m not qualified to do that and I am happy for the department to devise engineering options for discussion.

“What I do is focus on the outcome that we want.

“And this outcome is to stop the frequent closures of The Gap due to flash flooding, rock falls and fires.

“How this is achieved is less important than actually achieving it.

“Whatever the solution, Cunningham’s Gap will need money spent on it, and I continue to advocate for the allocation of the required funds.

“In the longer term, I want Cunningham’s Gap to be redeveloped to rival Toowoomba’s Second Range Crossing, and Mayor Vic Pennisi and I have discussed this and we agree that addressing Cunningham’s Gap is a priority for our region.

“I would want to see this achieved without closing The Gap to traffic or diverting it away from existing businesses.” project at the New England Highway and Calvert Road intersection is expected to start next month (early February) and be completed in six to eight weeks.

“The project will deliver the following upgrades: a wider centre/through lane on the New England Highway a wider shoulder on the southbound approach of the New England Highway to allow more room for vehicles turning left into Calvert Road a wider shoulder for vehicles exiting Calvert Road and turning left onto the New England Highway.

“Community requests for a dedicated, left-turn lane at the Calvert Road intersection were considered during the development however the current and projected traffic numbers, and design standards indicated the location did not meet the warrants for such an upgrade.

“We thank the community for its patience and understanding during the delivery of these important works.”

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Anna has returned to Stanthorpe after a year in Italy’s Covid-19 red zone.

Christmas day in Cremona.

Local teen finally home

By Jess Baker This time last year, high school graduate Anna Henderson was embarking on the trip of a lifetime.

The then-18-year-old from Stanthorpe had just arrived in Italy on Rotary Exchange, eager to learn the language, explore the country, and meet new people.

But just one month into her stay, things took an unexpected turn.

“I remember the first day Covid appeared,” said Anna.

“It was the end of February and we had just finished school for the day.

“I was out with my friends getting ice cream and exploring the city when we came across bins and bins of hand sanitiser - I thought, ‘that’s weird’.

“Later, when I got home, my host mum told me to be careful because she had heard about this virus called Covid.”

Anna’s school closed the next day “as a precaution”, and didn’t reopen until September.

“We all thought the situation would magically get better after the first two weeks off school,” she said.

“But from 8 March, we could only leave the house to get food or for health reasons.”

Anna found herself in northern Italy’s Covid-19 red zone, and life as she knew it came to an abrupt halt as the country’s leaders scrambled to make sense of the pandemic.

“The region I was staying in (Lombardy) was one of the worst affected - we were only half an hour away from where Italy’s first Covid cases were reported,” she said.

Cremona, the bustling city Anna had fallen in love with, was suddenly eerily quiet.

“There was a little balcony in the apartment I was staying at with my host mum, and from it I could see right into the centre of the city other than the odd person walking their dog, it was completely empty,” she said.

“I had no human contact with anyone other than my host mum for two months.”

Instead of counting her losses and heading home to Stanthorpe, Anna decided to “take the good with the bad” and see her trip through.

“I tried a whole arrangement of new hobbies - I started learning piano and violin, I read books, drew pictures, played with my host dog, and I watched a lot of movies,” said Anna.

“When I first arrived in Italy, I only knew very basic Italian ... so, in lockdown, I watched Disney movies in Italian until I was fluent.”

For a total of five months, Anna essentially lived within the confines of four walls. She was bored and a little deflated, but she did not give up.

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Anna spent the summer in Calcinato with her second host family.

“I was fortunate to have made a really good group of friends in my first month in Italy, preCovid,” said Anna.

“I didn’t want to lose those friendships, so I made a lot of video calls over lockdown.”

Anna attended online classes until June, when her Rotary club sent her to Calcinato for the summer holidays.

She said the three months she spent with her second host family were the best of her whole exchange.

Anna became close with her new host sister, who introduced her to all her friends, and with “only 200 cases per day” in Italy, life was almost ‘normal’.

“Over the summer, the only restrictions in place were (with regards to) mask wearing and social distancing,” said Anna.

“I’ve worn a mask everywhere and every day since March, so it will be strange not having to wear one when I get home.”

The same day the Free Times went to print (26 January), Anna was boarding her flight home. After spending two weeks (and one day) in quarantine at a Sydney hotel, she was desperate to get back to Stanthorpe to see her friends and family.

“I’m fortunate here (in Sydney) because I’ve been able to quarantine with a friend I met before I left - she went to Denmark on Rotary Exchange when I went to Italy,” said Anna.

“It’s been good to be able to talk to someone

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who has gone through the exact same thing I have.

“I still talk to my friends in Italy most days I find that video calls keep me busy.”

Anna has become something of a pro at isolating over the last year, but she said quarantine in Sydney has been much harder than lockdown was in Italy.

“Back in Italy, I could leave my bedroom and cook in the kitchen.

“Here in Sydney we have one room and no kitchen - the food is good, but cooking gives you something to do for an hour.”

Amazingly, despite finding herself at the epicentre of the Covid-19 pandemic just one month into her stay, Anna has managed to achieve everything she set out to in the beginning.

“I wouldn’t change a thing about my experience,” she said.

“I think Covid has made me a better person - it’s made me more patient, and more understanding.

“I’ll go back to Italy as soon as I can to see my friends and family.”

Anna said she is immensely grateful for her unique experience, and is looking forward to spending three weeks in Stanthorpe catching up with loved ones before moving on to Brisbane where she will study Mathematics and Commerce at the University of Queensland.

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WSHS now ‘phone-free’

By Jess Baker

Kyle said the apps allow students to collaboratively manage their health with the College nurses.

“As is the case with many other areas of student development, we strive to educate our students in the appropriate use of technology, including phones,” said Kyle.

“Rules are one thing but understanding how to ensure they are able to be applied is also important.

“As for every aspect of a young person’s development, education is key.”

A spokesperson for the Department of Education said decisions about the use of phones in Queensland state schools are made by principals, in consultation with their school communities.

“This approach to local decision-making is consistent with Recommendation 13 made by the Queensland Anti-Cyberbullying Taskforce,” said the spokesperson.

“The recommendation states that schools should continue to have autonomy to determine student access to mobile phones and

other personal devices at school, and ensure their policies on the use of mobile phones and other personal devices: are developed in consultation with the whole school community, are regularly reviewed in light of rapidly changing technology, (and) give consideration to technology-free spaces and times.”

The spokesperson said WSHS’ new phone policy has been clearly communicated to students and parents through a number of channels, and all information is available on the school’s website.

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Schools across the state are back in session after the holiday break and, for Warwick State High School students, that means some new changes.

As of 2021, Warwick State High School (WSHS) is a phone-free zone.

Mobile phones, portable music players, smart watches and AirPods are to be off and not visible in the school grounds between 8.45am and 3.10pm, unless there are “exceptional circumstances”.

Where students need to bring a phone to school, they will now be expected to store it in a designated phone locker at the Student Resource Office and must supply their own lock and key.

Students with acute medical needs who need to keep a phone on their person must provide medical documentation and have the arrangement approved by the Principal or delegate.

These rules come under the school’s new ‘Phone-Free Time’ policy designed to maximise learning time, reduce distractions, keep students safe, and teach them to self-regulate their phone use.

WSHS staff, Student Council representatives, and the P & C committee considered a number of aspects during their analysis of the policy, including; wellbeing concerns due to social media and mental health impacts, lack of social interaction at break times due to overreliance on technology, access to inappropriate materials, access to other technology in classrooms, the safety of students travelling to and from school, and acknowledgement that a phone is a communication tool for students with part time jobs.

Ultimately, the school position is that mobile phones should not be brought into the school unless absolutely necessary.

The new policy states that if a student is found to have a mobile phone either switched on or not stored in a locker during phone-free hours, they will be instructed to take the device to the Student Resource Office for collection after school.

Other Warwick schools, such as SCOTS PGC College, enforce similar policies.

SCOTS principal Kyle Thompson said students are not permitted to have their phones during the school day unless prior approval has been granted for a specific reason or the classroom teacher has invited the use of a phone as part of the lesson.

“It is an expectation that students hand their phones into the sub-school reception or secure them in their lockers,” said Kyle.

Boarders at SCOTS must hand their phones in after prep (homework) before lights out and are given access again the following afternoon after school.

A small number of students with medical conditions are allowed to use their phones to monitor their health through specific medical apps.

“The app sends an alert when symptoms reach a point where they require medication or medical attention,” said Kyle.

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Gallery upgrade vote in

By Jess Baker Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) has agreed to support a $4 million upgrade to the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery (SRAG) after more than a decade of discussion.

Councillors met last Wednesday (20 January) to vote on a range of options that would “enhance” the gallery, including a “minimal” $250,000 extension, a “modest” $1.5 million expansion, the recommended $4 million investment, or a new site valued at either $12 million or $18 million.

Mayor Vic Pennisi and councillors Marco Gliori, Jo McNally, Sheryl Windle and Cameron Gow voted in favour of the recommended $4 million upgrade, while councillors Andrew Gale, Ross Bartley, Cynthia McDonald and Stephen Tancred voted against.

The decision came one week after Gallery Director Mary Findlay presented a case for a new site to Council at an ‘Information Session’ open to the public.

According to Mary’s presentation, SRAG meets all National Standards for Australian Museums and Galleries “except the guidelines related to the safety and security of the collection”.

Due to constrained gallery space, SRAG’s $4 million (publicly owned) art collection is stored in close proximity to the building’s electrical switchboard and is a significant fire hazard.

The presentation identified other deficiencies in the existing facility, including a lack of space in relation to staff and volunteer work areas, education and workshop space, and the storage of plinths, tables, chairs, and ladders.

Cr McNally proposed that SDRC consult further with gallery staff before applying for government funding, to determine which issues ‘must’ be resolved and which would be ‘nice’ to resolve.

“This gallery’s been around for a long time and I think it’s important that we look into the future ... the next 25 years perhaps,” said Cr McNally.

Cr Tancred said further discussion would not only prolong progress, but could lead to an undesirable outcome for Council.

“It’s our art gallery, we decide on the final plan,” he said.

“It could be that we decide that we’re going to do something that they (the art gallery committee) don’t want for very good operational reasons, or maintenance or depreciation.”

The $4 million upgrade will be based on concept Option 4g pictured.

Cr Tancred went on to suggest that investing in a $4 million upgrade would put “equity and balance” within the region at risk, as Council has already committed to spending $17 million in Stanthorpe alone.

“I think the good folk of Warwick, Killarney and Allora would understand about Stanthorpe’s need for water, sewerage, and rubbish upgrades, but they might be asking a few questions about why we’re spending so much money to extend the art gallery in these current tight financial times,” he said.

He argued a “modest” investment of $1.5 million would be more suitable, as it is “affordable, solves the problem, and is fair”.

Cr McNally criticised Cr Tancred’s mention

of the Stanthorpe sewerage plan and other projects.

“If you look at the 10 year forecast, that’s actually included into our budget already,” she said.

“You seem to be doing a bit of scaremongering around the community.

“This is about the future ... I’m not an expert, you’re not an expert, none of us sitting around this table are an expert.

“I think (the $4 million upgrade) is a good compromise.”

Cr Windle made a statement to similar effect.

“We do own the gallery, but we put people in there to work,” she said.

Picture: SDRC “We expect people to volunteer their time and services - valued time actually - and we do have a paid staff member.

“I do think they are the experts in that field, not us, so they should have some input.”

Several councillors made mention of an email received the night prior to the meeting that indicated art gallery staff were willing to compromise their vision of a new gallery and were supportive of the recommended $4 million upgrade.

SDRC will submit a funding application under Round Five of the Building Better Regions Fund in coming months. If successful, Council will still have to find an additional $2 million to complete the project.

Warwick crime update: hooning an “ongoing issue”

By Jess Baker Warwick police have received a number of hooning complaints and reports of stolen vehicles in the last week, but said things have otherwise been “pretty good”.

Hooning complaints have been consistent since last year’s horror crash on the Gold Coast that saw a 16-year-old girl from Warwick sent to hospital in a critical condition,

said a police spokesperson.

The spokesperson said last week’s complaints indicate hooning is an “ongoing issue” in Warwick, particularly in the town’s industrial area.

Police also responded to a report of a break and enter last week, at Warwick Central State School. A police spokesperson said it appears the intruder entered the school’s

bike shed, damaged a door, and stole a bike.

At this stage, there are no suspects.

A personal vehicle (a blue Ford Territory) was also reported stolen from Warwick Tilt Tray Towing, but has since been located.

To speak to Warwick Police, call (07) 4660 4444. If you or someone you know is in danger, or a crime is happening now, phone Triple Zero (000).

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IN BRIEF Fraser fire fines Two men from the Warwick area charged by the Queensland Police in connection with the bushfires on Fraser Island in late 2020 were fined in the Hervey Bay Magistrates Court last week.

In all four men from the area were charged in the week before Christmas with unlawfully lighting fires on K’Gari (Fraser Island) in October, following a joint investigation involving Queensland Police and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.

Police alleged that the group also failed to properly extinguish the illegal campfire.

Two of the men last week pleaded guilty in writing and were fined $667 for each offence of unlawful lighting of fires and an unattended fire, with no convictions recorded.

The other two men requested their charges be adjourned and the matters were listed for further mention on Thursday 11 February.

In a statement released on 22 December last year police said they alleged that on October 14, QPWS rangers on K’Gari were alerted to an illegal campfire within the Duling Camp Zone of Eastern Beach, north of Orange Creek.

“Rangers attended and located a campfire that was covered in sand though still radiating heat,” police said.

“Native vegetation in close proximity had caught alight and started a wildfire to the north west of the camp site.

“This wildfire subsequently took hold and over the following weeks burned extensive parts of the world heritage listed island.

“In total, it is estimated this fire has burned approximately 87,000 hectares of the Island and required extensive firefighting efforts to bring under control.

“On December 21, detectives from Maryborough CIB charged four people in relation to lighting an unauthorised campfire which was not properly extinguished.”

Kids’ sport vouchers Thousands of young Queenslanders are about to kickstart 2021 by lining-up for their favourite sport or activity with round four of the

Palaszczuk Government’s FairPlay vouchers now open.

Sport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said the Palaszczuk Government was investing $7.5 million to help pay the club registration fees of up to 50,000 young Queenslanders from lowincome families.

“The Palaszczuk Government’s FairPlay vouchers could be the difference for many kids between getting fit and active or spending the season on the couch,” Mr Hinchliffe said.

“FairPlay reduces one of the barriers standing between some young Queenslanders making the team - the cost of joining a club.

“There are many sports and activities to choose from including cricket, tennis, football, basketball, netball, scouts, roller skating, equestrian, calisthenics, canoeing, BMX, cheer-leading and martial arts.

“We have more than 4,500 registered activity providers onboard across the state with a sport or activity to help young Queenslanders get involved in 2021.”

Pimpama Mum Raquel Dwyer got her daughter Jazmyn into four weeks of Muay Thai lessons after last year securing a FairPlay voucher.

“I think it’s a wonderful system and it helped a lot because sport can be expensive,” said Ms Dwyer.

“Jazzy was able to have six to eight Muay Thai classes every week, lasting one hour each session.

“The cost was $76.50 per fortnight, so the FairPlay voucher covered four weeks of her lessons, so it was much appreciated and definitely helped.”

Mr Hinchliffe said 55,760 FairPlay vouchers were redeemed in Rounds 1 to 3, beginning in mid-2019.

“All FairPlay activities with local clubs promote an active, healthy lifestyle in a COVIDsafe environment,” Mr Hinchliffe said.

Families with children aged 5 to 17 years may be eligible for FairPlay.

Parents or guardians should have a valid health care card or pensioner concession card with the child’s name on it or be identified by a registered referral agent such as a youth worker or child safety officer.

Applications close on 17 March 2021 unless vouchers are exhausted prior.

Vouchers should be presented to activity providers by 12 May 2021 and be redeemed by providers by 26 May. “This year, the Palaszczuk Government’s FairPlay vouchers could be the key to unlocking the athletic and strategic potential of Queensland’s future stars of the mat, court or field,” Mr Hinchliffe said.

“With FairPlay, it’s worth giving it a go.”

To apply or for more information, visit www. qld.gov.au/fairplayvouchers

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‘Smart’ meters Local water infrastructure in Stanthorpe will get a $940,000 boost, as part of $8.9 million in bushfire recovery projects announced last week by the Australian and Queensland governments.

Maranoa MP David Littleproud said this project is one of nine Local Economic Recovery projects were announced today to support recovery in Queensland communities hit hard by the 2019-20 bushfires, including two exciting project/s in Maranoa.

“In our area, $940,000 will go to the Southern Downs Regional Council for the Smart Water Meters project,” Mr Littleproud said.

“This project will install smart metering technology in Stanthorpe, which will help to adapt the built environment to future climate and natural hazard conditions.

“The technology will help council drive behaviour changes in water consumption, to deliver a more secure water supply and lower the costs associated with excess consumption and leakage.

“The devastating effects of the fires have been exacerbated even further by the COVID-19 pandemic, so I am pleased to see this funding flowing to Maranoa communities, to aid in their recovery.

“The projects announced today are the third round of projects announced in Queensland and the first for 2021.

“They come from $36.8 million for bushfire recovery projects under the Local Economic Recovery program, announced by the Australian and Queensland governments last year.

“This funding builds on two Local Economic Recovery projects announced for Maranoa last year, including the $1.9 million Morgan Park Drag Strip upgrade for the Southern Downs.”

Skills Strategy The Southern Downs Regional Council says the ‘Regional Skills Investment Strategy (RSIS)’ implemented on the Southern Downs in November 2018 has now been extended until June 2021.

“Funded by the Queensland Government, the project is a working partnership between Southern Downs Regional Council and the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) to identify the local skill gaps and job demands,” a spokeswoman said.

“The project currently targets three sectors: food manufacturing, tourism, and health and aged care and strongly focuses on industry reference groups to provide feedback around the training needs on the Southern Downs.

Mayor Vic Pennisi said the extension of the strategy would bolster economic and employment opportunities for industry and residents across the region.

“The Southern Downs is a great place to live, work, rest and play and we need our young people to feel like they have a future right here at home. We value the contribution our young people make now, and I look forward to role they will play in the growth and prosperity of our region,” Cr Pennisi said.

“It is crucial that we not only attract new industries to the Southern Downs region, but show that we have a community that is skilled, capable and ready to support those industries.

“The Food Manufacturing Reference Group, comprising of local employers, Council and DESBT representatives, met in December 2020 and feedback indicates that there is a need for skills development in the areas of food processing, leadership/supervisory training and information technology.

“The next reference group meeting for tourism and health and aged care is scheduled for February 2021.

“For further information please contact the RSIS Project Coordinator on 0436 633 869.”

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By Jess Baker Palmerin Street was filled to the brim with vendors and visitors last weekend for Warwick’s best foodie event, Great Australian Bites.

Guests enjoyed live entertainment from Nine Year Sister, The Fern Brothers, Smooth Talk, Witch Doctor, and Sleeping Dogs and got a taste of Queensland’s best street food, wine and beer.

Kids were thrilled with the free jumping castles, games, activities and face-painting on offer, and are no doubt already looking forward to the 2022 event.

All roads led to Allora...

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The 2021 Allora Heritage Weekend was certainly one to remember.

With more than 5000 guests in attendance, and more than 130 cars, 145 tractors, and 100 trucks on show, Warwick Veteran and Vintage Club president Graeme McMillan said the weekend was the biggest they had ever had.

“Three months ago, I didn’t think this would go ahead,” said Graeme.

Ever-changing Covid-19 regulations made planning for the event extremely difficult, as organisers could only commit to hosting the event in November.

“It usually takes us a full 12 months to prepare for the event – with just three it’s been hectic,” said Graeme.

“Without Laura Babington and our 30 to 40 volunteers, this event wouldn’t have happened.”

Graeme said he would like to thank all the visitors and enthusiasts for their support, and all the volunteers for their time and hard work.

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“We never used to do a lot of car ports, but in the last six months of 2020 we really picked up,” said Neal.

“People pulled a lot of money out of their super and decided to build the car ports they’ve always wanted.”

Neal said the R&F team like to speak with their customers face-to-face, to ensure customers are getting a design that is suited to their needs and will be the best value for money.

“We have experience in dealing with all kinds of things, from little garages and carports to the biggest sheds you can think of,” he said.

“So we find that it’s best to just sit down, talk to people and figure out exactly what they want to use their space for.

“One thing I can say for sure is that we’ve never had a customer come back in here and say ‘you know that shed you built for me ... it’s too big’,” said Neal.

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“2019 was probably one of the hardest years we’ve ever been through with the drought, fires and all sorts of things,” he said.

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“It was so dry and there were so many fires around ... everyone had their minds on other things.

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10 years ago, R&F Steel Buildings was a small business finding its feet.

It had two locations - Gatton and Warwick - and one goal: provide top-quality custom designed sheds to local markets.

R&F Warwick director Neal Simpson said his business has seen significant growth over the years, and has changed in ways he never expected, but its goal remains the same.

“We specialise in building sheds, garages, and carports of all descriptions in custom designs for people,” said Neal.

“And we do it without the additional custom cost that some brands will apply.

“We just want to provide a good quality service and a good product, and I think growth comes automatically with that.”

R&F now has 17 distributors servicing Northern New South Wales, South East Queensland, Western Queensland, Central Queensland and North Queensland.

“We didn’t even have an office when we first started ... we just worked from home,” said Neal.

“There were only two of us (at R&F Warwick) in the beginning, but there are 11 of us now all up.”

Other than growth in employee numbers, Neal said the biggest change he has noticed in his business has come with the addition of an online market.

“A lot of our business these days comes from online enquiries,” he said.

“As far as the industry itself has changed, I think people expect a higher quality and a higher standard of build now than they did 10 years ago.

“A shed was always just a place somewhere down the back where you put all your junk, but now a shed can be a ‘man cave’ or a studio or something special.

“People take a lot more pride in their sheds these days.”

With people spending more time in their sheds ‘tinkering’, Neal said it is no surprise customers are opting for builds that provide “a bit more comfort”.

“Nowadays people want their sheds to look really good, really smart and really tidy,” he said.

“We’re selling more insulation and more automatic roller doors now than we’ve ever sold before - a lot of people want them for convenience.”

Neal said that while R&F Warwick has seen continued growth over the years, it hasn’t all been smooth sailing.

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Here’s the latest contribution from the Rose City Writers - a non-fiction piece from ROSEMARY EASTON...

‘FROM THE CLOISTERS’ I was young when I encountered Sisters of the Good Shepherd Religious order at saint Aiden’s Orphanage, Bendigo, Victoria. My family were their guests when we celebrated the consecration of my uncle as Bishop of Sandhurst. They were kind and gracious women, rather shy and to me, strangely dressed in long white habits.

The order was founded by Saint Mary Euphrasia in France with the goal of assisting women and children in most need. The order came to Australia in 1863. To raise funds the sisters set up laundries which were staffed by the delinquent girls in their care. Orphaned children were educated, taught various skills and prepared for life. These activities finished in the 1960s.

My secondary education was at a College, owned and operated by the Sisters of Mercy, Ballarat, Victoria. This large establishment was also the novitiate of the order, founded by Catherine McCauley in Ireland. Its aim was to educate children and care for impoverished and sick families. The order spread throughout the world, establishing schools and hospitals, example All Hallows College and the Mater Hospital, Brisbane. Nowadays there are only a few sisters teaching or nursing, but their establishments continue the Mercy Tradition.

Sister Mary Catherine, Gertrude Healy, a world -famous violinist, was a member of the Mercy Order at Ballarat. She entered religious life after touring Europe, playing in the British Symphony orchestra finally being offered the position of conducting it. She declined and returned home and became a nun. She taught music to many, stringed instruments, singing and conducted choirs. She maintained a fully functional orchestra within the college and her choir was in high demand for liturgical celebrations.

I trained as a teacher and my first appointment was to a Mercy College in Colac, Victoria. I was the first Lay teacher to be employed by the sisters. Their guidance, care and encouragement strongly influenced my suc-

cessful teaching career.

Being a young lady, the sisters may have had their eye on me as a potential candidate for the nunnery. Another teacher and I were invited by the Reverend Mother to accompany her and two sisters to Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Melbourne to witness the ceremony of receiving postulants (first step in the sisterhood) to the novitiate The ladies wore bridal gowns, received a habit and white veil which they donned and returned in procession to the altar for further liturgy, finally prostrating themselves at the altar as a sign of their commitment.

At this time, nuns never dined with the laity. On our return from Melbourne, the sisters pulled off the road, retrieved a basket from the boot of the car, passed food to my companion and me. They huddled around the back of the car to eat their lunch. Five cars pulled up with drivers asking if they could render assistance, thinking the poor nuns were stranded with car troubles. It was a great source of amusement to all.

I moved from Colac to Mentone, taking up a position as teacher at Kibreda College which was administrated by the Brigidine Sisters.

It was a much bigger school with mainly lay teachers. The sisters were friendly. We were left to our own devices and developed our own expertise. The sisters weren’t progressive with change and while other orders moved more with the times, the Brigidines at this time remained more traditional.

My next foray was with the Presentation Order. They were more progressive, shorter habits, lighter veils, more aware of the world and had pleasant interaction with lay staff. One very talented sister produced a brilliant musical with senior students which was preformed at the Dandenong Town Hall to great acclaim.

Germaine Greer was a student at Gardenvale Presentation College, but the move to change during her studies could have started her radical thinking. I don’t know what influence the sisters had on her viewpoints.

It was during this period that there was a movement within the Church, Vatican Two, which brought about these changes. Some sisters questioned their vocation, and several left the order taking their place in communities.

At this stage I left the Catholic system and worked at a Technical College at Clayton in Victoria. This was a boys’ school staffed mainly by men with a few female teachers. This experience in a male dominated school proved very beneficial in later years.

As a contrast, my next school was Saint Hilda’s, Southport, a girls’ school staffed with lay teachers. This was quite a good atmosphere although the students were aware of their financial privileges.

I returned to the Catholic System and was appointed the first lay principal at Assumption College, Warwick, formerly administrated by the Sisters of Mercy. Here I was a lady in her mid-thirties, educated and employed by the sisters in the role of being in charge! There were four sisters and several lay teachers. It was a wonderful experience. The sisters accepted me with love and sincerity which made

my administrative role simple. By then the sisters were less confined and integrated into the community. We had very few problems and there was a spirit of camaraderie with staff and students.

After two years the boys’ and girls’ schools amalgamated, and the staff now consisted of nuns, Christian Brothers and Lay Teachers.

This was a difficult time as there was a different culture with the boys, shy girls and the staff not always experienced with the two genders.

It took several years for the transition to work, mainly because the appointed principal found his role difficult and there were probably too many former bosses on staff, four!

On one occasion, I invited the staff to my home to celebrate an event. One teacher, male, drank far too much, fell asleep at the table and woke up in time to process to the dessert table.

To keep upright, he threw his arms around one of the nuns announcing that he and sister were going steady! Gails of laughter, the nuns very amused, not surprising as they had a great sense of humour.

For some years there was a presence of sisters on staff, but their numbers dwindled.

A nun was sent up from Brisbane to finalise business with the convent and the nuns finally left. The convent was sold and is now known as the Abbey of the Roses.

We missed the sisters and their friendship.

They moved from Warwick with very little fanfare and to this day their contribution to the town has never been acknowledged. This is a sad inditement as the wonderful women had such a positive influence on the town.

Over time, some sisters have received negative publicity, some deserved, but I never experienced anything untoward and can only speak highly of the sisters I encountered.

I continued teaching in a lay situation but look back with affection and gratitude to very solid, caring and supportive communities of sisters.

God bless them all.

Zonta fellowship The Stanthorpe Zonta members recently started the 2021 year enjoying lunch and fellowship in the timeless garden of Kate and Andrew Finlay.

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The Zonta members are hopeful that this year the upcoming Yellow Dinner will go ahead on 20th March, and we look forward to welcoming the Granite Belt community to help support our fundraising for the worthwhile projects of Zonta.

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250 jobs during conwill be the ning of February, as a “critical milesto es Dr Anthony Lynham struction, and 700 “Importantly, the with the Pumps and beginnew full-time agricult ne in the constru completion of this Pipeline ction of and supporting jobs the 12,000 megalit ure will be a phase Design Tender to be announced re Emu Swamp Dam”. in significant step shortly after. wellbeing of the local the region, to boost the ground towards breaking “Once Dr Lynham - who finalise on construction of d, construction will community. last week announ the dam. begin, resulting in new jobs impending retirem ced “The Palaszczuk “Once for ent from state politics his the Govern operati region. ment has comonal, the election due on “GBIP is renewing at mitted $13.6 million to provide water security Emu Swamp Dam will Saturday 31 Octobe its Cultural Heritag for irrigators by guaran “involved irrigato Dam, with an advanc kick start Emu Swamp teeing r agemen e Mansaid t Plan (CHMP) and rs would finalise a monthl ed release of $6 million we are currently in their water fast-track the allocation agreem to water allocati y average of 90 per cent of their the process of welcom project. ents for the dam ing nominations on. and pipeline project located eligible Aboriginal from “The collective Parties (as defined south-west of Stantho “It is a significant

by Part 4 of the ACHA) to take project for produc rpe”. rigators will total monetary support from irThe irrigators - who part in the CHMP. ers, the governm $23.4 comprise a wide ety of horticultural the cost of the scheme million, 28 per cent of is poised ent, and the broader community, “Writte varin notice producers across and must be given to , to be the highest to boost the value the Gran- portion of private Granite ite Belt - will pay of annual gross ag- Belt Water Limited by 17 pro- ricultur both for a water investment in October 2020. We al production by allocation structure in also currently in from Emu Swamp $68 million to are Queensland’s history. water infra- long-term jobs Dam in farming and suppor create approvals under the process of resubmitting ” bution towards mainte and an annual contriGranite Belt Water the Environment t indusnance and operati chief executive office tries in the Granite Belt.

Protection and Biodiversity Conser the dam’s pumpin on of Lloyd Taylor g and distribution vation Act. said “finalising the In his September network. financial com“As dam update Mr “The Palaszczuk mitment of local said landholders Taylor concernalways, if you have any questio Government’s econom irrigators would “in the pipeline corrido ns or plan for Queens trigger the s ic next stage of works”. land, Unite and being contacted by r are granite about the Project, you can visit www.

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QFF charging call The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) is calling on the state government to extend its election commitment of a 50 per cent reduction in irrigation water charges for horticulture growers to all irrigation customers of Sunwater, Seqwater, Local Management Authorities (LMA) and other water providers.

While QFF welcomed the government’s commitment to reduce water prices for the state’s irrigators by at least 15 per cent, the peak agricultural body has serious equity concerns regarding the decision to offer different discounts to different commodities and customers of different water providers.

QFF CEO Dr Georgina Davis said it was wrong to favour one agricultural commodity, or regional community, over another by selectively providing favourable pricing.

“Given that the mainstream definition of horticulture includes fruit, vegetables, nuts, flowers, turf (grass), and nursery products, all of QFF’s members including sugarcane and cotton producers are categorised as horticultural producers,” Dr Davis said.

“Equity is further eroded by the decision to apply the discount to bills issued by Sunwater or Seqwater, while not offering the same assistance to customers of the recently established LMA schemes, Category 2 Water Boards and co-operative irrigation water providers servicing irrigation customers.”

The QFF has called for “equity” in reduction of water charges, including Sunwater customers.

“Additionally, providing the two level of discounts in a transparent and robust manner would be extremely difficult and expensive for the government and its corporations.”

“Water supply corporations do not keep definitive customer records regarding water usage by crop-type and it is operationally unfeasible to do so, given multiple cropping cycles in a year, crop rotation strategies, and irrigation of multiple commodities from single offtakes.”

Dr Davis said while it may have State Budget implications, extending the 50 per cent discount to all irrigation customers would provide a welcome boost to all of Queensland’s irrigated agricultural industries.

“Affordable and reliable water is a key enabler for Queensland’s agriculture sector to continue growing world class food, fibre and foliage while managing the ongoing effects of drought and COVID-19.”

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Livestock agent ROSS ELLIS of McDougall & Sons brings his fortnightly update on local markets ...

Livestock sales have opened to the new selling season with renewed vigour across all sections Cattle numbers whilst still down have seen a good increase in the value across all sectors. With the exporters coming back to the markets after the summer recess the yarding increased for both cattle and sheep and lambs.

Cattle saw numbers increase with a few good lines of feed on and trade stock meeting the market. The supply of cattle for the export processors is still in a comeback mode as the effect of recent rains puts a doubt over whether to sell or not for the vendors. Green grass has a lot to do with the opinions and we are seeing stock from further away start to come into the local market.

Calves over the last sales have seen tops of $1073 to a low of $683 in the 80plus kg weight range Vealer heifers have seen some good results

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as back to the paddock and processor interest increases with 200 to 300kg making between $1034 and $1372 / head Yearling steers 250 to 561kg have been selling from a low of $588 to a top of $2284 Yearling heifers from 296 to 520kg have been selling between $1046 and $2024 Grown steers 329 to 425 kg have sold between $1222 and $2376 Grown heifers 290kg to 425kg are selling between $1262 and $2240 Cows have been firm with 216 to 320kg selling between $940 and $2443 Sheep and lamb numbers have ben firm over the last sales with the processors having a hard time competing with back to the paddock buyers. This is good for most vendors except for those looking to upgrade or replace stock. The lamb rates are consistent with the online sales except the replacement breeding stock which is hitting some very good rates for large numbers of breeders.

Lambs topped at $226 and $220 for female replacement breeders over the last

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sales. Good lambs to processors are still in the $180 to $200 ranges with the light lambs blowing their heavyweight rivals with some store lambs back to the paddock seeing $6.50 to $7 /kg live being attained.

Mutton is still very competitive with good Merino wethers making around $170 to $180, ewes are making in the $110 to $170 range with age and condition the determining factors.

Xbred breeders are still very sought after with quality Xbred ewes selling to a top of $190, ewes back to the paddock are making over the $200 according to type and finish.

Mixed sales for the pork and goat sections as we see some larger numbers of goats coming into our region and with a liveweight price of up to $4.20/kg live being offered this has been well received by vendors.

Pork sales have come off their seasonal edge, but some good orders are still around for spit and processing pigs as we move ever so closer to the end of the 1st month of 2021 - Ross Ellis, McDougall & Sons, Warwick, 0419 744 151.

The Southern Downs Regional Council says recent rain has been most needed and welcomed around the region but with water restrictions of 120 litres per person per day still in place, the region remains drought declared.

A spokeswoman said council “reminds residents that there are a number of avenues through which the drought affected community can receive necessary assistance”.

“From financial support to business development support, drought assistance initiatives are still available to address a wide range of drought-driven concerns,” the spokeswoman said.

“And what easier way to find the avenue that best supports your needs than to connect directly with Council and support agencies at one of the region’s upcoming agricultural society shows.

“As a result of consultative meetings with the agencies involved in drought support in the region, Council in collaboration with a number of local drought support organisations will host a stall at the Stanthorpe Show (29 - 31 January), the Allora Show (5 - 6 February) and the Warwick Show (19 - 20 March).”

Mayor Vic Pennisi encouraged members and business feeling the impact of ongoing drought to reach out and seek information on what support options are available.

“We have had some fantastic rainfall in the region recently, but the inflows into our major dams have not been significant enough to break the drought,” Cr Pennisi said.

“At our stalls at the local agricultural shows, we will have available drought information packs that include details on types of financial support, mental health support, rural financial counselling support, food, fodder and water support, business support and an invitation for primary producers to participate in the Ten Minutes with a Master sessions.

“Feedback from previous Ten Minutes with a Master sessions has been very positive as these sessions connect primary producers with agencies and service providers to discuss how they can access and benefit from drought assistance.

“It is crucial to get the message out to our community members that are still doing it tough as a result of the drought, that help is still available.

“Please share this information with your neighbours, family and friends and encourage them to visit the friendly Council Community Development team at their particular town’s agricultural show.”

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Locusts in northern NSW The New South Wales State Government says it has responded quickly to reports of Australian Plague Locusts in the State’s north by providing free support and pesticides to landholders, and by establishing a central State Co-ordination Centre, Minister for Agriculture and Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall announced last week.

Mr Marshall said that North West and Northern Tablelands Local Land Services (LLS) was supplying the Chlorpyrifos pesticide at no cost to farmers to help tackle the pests, already reported in the Moree, Goondiwindi, North Star, Yetman and Warialda areas.

“Conditions on the ground have been ideal for locusts, which unchecked can destroy everything in their path, hence why the government has responded so quickly getting help out the door and onto farmers’ properties,” Mr Marshall said.

“Eggs can hatch in as little as two weeks in high temperatures and wet conditions which is exactly what the Moree region has recently experienced and that’s why we’ve seen these bands of locusts stretching up to several kilometres in length.

“If you’re a landholder who has been impacted then there are direct resources available. LLS can supply Chlorpyrifos and loan boomless jets and mister units to apply the pesticide - all at no cost to eligible farmers.

“So far more than 3,000 litres of chemical have been distributed by LLS, with plenty more available. Multiple treatment options are also available privately through normal rural supply businesses.

“To further help manage the issue, NSW Department of Primary Industries has also put its State Coordination Centre on stand-

by, ready to cooperate with LLS as required.

This unlocks additional planning, technical advice, aviation and other resources as they undertake control measures to manage locusts.

“We are here to support landholders as I don’t want to see the benefits of what have been the best seasonal conditions seen in many years eaten away by these pests.”

Mr Marshall said many property owners were well-equipped and experienced to respond to Australian Plague Locusts, however he reminded landholders to contact their nearest LLS Biosecurity Officer if they suspected an infestation.

“All land managers have an obligation to control and report plague locusts on their land,” Mr Marshall said.

“A number of landholders have been proactive in sourcing their own products, especially for broadacre cropping and while this is fantastic and for many farmers, part of the day-to-day reality of farming, we are seeing evidence from our aerial surveillance that not all properties are necessarily reporting the presence of Plague Locust. We need them to do so, or risk an increase in populations later on.

“The more information we have, the better we can target the outbreaks. Even if a farmer has quashed an outbreak effectively as part of their own management strategies, it is vital they let LLS know.

“LLS has had great cooperation with local councils who are undertaking control on council road reserves. With everyone working together and being as proactive as possible, we can get on top of this issue and continue to enjoy the bumper season so desperately needed after years of drought.”

By Jeremy Sollars Public release of cost estimates for future options for the Warwick Saleyards is no closer, with both council officers and the external Saleyards Advisory Committee recommending the figures remain confidential.

At time of printing of the Free Times this week Southern Downs councillors were due to vote at their January general meeting on the public release of the Warwick Saleyards Business Case “excluding financials” as per a recommendation from council staff on the meeting agenda.

The recommendation followed the most recent meeting of the Saleyards Advisory Committee back on Thursday 10 December at which members took the same view, with the cost estimates having been prepared by external project management consultants Wiley and Co in 2018.

The options for the future of the Saleyards include a major upgrade of the existing facility, known as the ‘brownfield’ option, or the construction of a new saleyards on a site as-yet unidentified by the council, referred to as the ‘greenfield’ option.

Many in the region’s primary sector have called for the public release of the costings and the Free Times has previously sought to obtain them without success through Right To Information (RTI) but the council opposed our application.

Mayor Vic Pennisi is understood to be privately in favour of release of the costings but has publicly stated the release would require a majority vote of councillors at a general meeting.

The Saleyards Advisory Committee includes chairman Jim Wedge of Ascot Cattle Co, Graham Kirkland, Matthew Grayson and Ross

Fraser of Frasers Livestock Transport, along with councillor representatives Cr Marco Gliori and Cr Cynthia McDonald.

Cr McDonald was barred from the Saleyards Advisory Committee meeting on 10 December last year as the result of a conflict of interest complaint lodged with the council.

Details have not been publicly disclosed but the complaint is understood to relate to allegations of a conflict between her membership of the committee - on which she and Cr Gliori have voting rights - and her family’s private cattle farming operations.

As committee members both Cr McDonald and Cr Gliori voted in favour of the ‘greenfield’ option being the preferred overall council position, along with the rest of the advisory committee.

Mayor Vic Pennisi has said he expected councillors will make a final decision on the future of the Warwick Saleyards by the end of February but that indicative timeframe could extend, and the debate could be the subject of a special council meeting.For an update on the January council meeting - held yesterday, Wednesday 27 January - visit www.freetimes. com.au Sale numbers The minutes of the 10 December Saleyards Advisory Committee meeting contain figures on livestock volumes for 2020 as follows Cattle Total head yarded - 36,180 Gross turnover in sales - $44, 480,828 Average yarding per week - 738 head Sheep Total head yarded - 58,885 Gross turnover in sales - $9,004, 776 Average yarding per week - 1201 head

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on the last Monday of each month except December and January. Our venue is the Warwick RSL at 11.30am followed by lunch (optional). Please join us to talk over any issues relating to heart problems as we are in the same situation having had cardiac issues. Enquiries to Jenny on 4664 8173 or Kay on 4661 5421.

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On Saturday 16 January 2021, Swan Creek School of Arts held a BBQ to celebrate the new upgrades to the hall. We had an excellent rollup of the Swan Creek Community including a few councillors. Vic Pennisi, Ross Bartley and Marco Gliori and wife Julie attended the night. The BBQ was to finalise the acquittal of the grant and acknowledge the Financial Support that has been provided by the Australian Government to allow the new floor coverings in the foyer, new cushions for our seats and a new front door, which contribute to the upgrading and maintenance of this community facility.

Andersons Supplied and laid vinyl planks in the foyer, Daryl Hockings Upholsterers for the cushion seating and Coxy’s for our front door. This project has been supported by the Southern Downs Regional Council.

We hold regular BBQ’s, dances and dance classes each Tuesday at 7pm all year round.

Contact Anne Coy 0488 466 646.

PLAY BRIDGE The Stanthorpe Bridge Club meets every Thursday at 10.45am at the International Club. Visitors are welcome. Please call Keith on 0413 870 021 for more information.

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Due to Covid-19 restrictions, several U3A classes have gone into retirement to the end of 2020. We anticipate offering a full timetable of classes in 2021 to suit the interests and abilities of our diverse membership. Visit www.u3awarwick.org.au for further information and contact details.

CWA handcraft welcomes members and visitors to Wednesday morning classes in the Condamine Valley rooms behind the cafe in Grafton Street, Warwick. from 9-11am.

Trained teachers are on hand to teach new crafts and give assistance or bring your own or just come along for a chat. Inquiries to Sharon on 4666 2197.

FRESHWATER FISHING The Stanthorpe Fishing and Restocking Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Stanthorpe RSL Club. New members welcome so come along and be part of the future of fresh water fishing in the area. We are offering special membership deals for 2021 so contact Ernie Jones on 0488 994 796 before January 2021 for details.

BEEKEEPING Amateur Beekeepers’ Association Southern Downs (sub-branch of QBA Warwick): monthly meeting on the 2nd Monday of the month, at 7 pm, except January. A field day is arranged as occasion requires, usually on the 3rd Saturday morning of the month, from 9am to 12 noon. This involves a practical session on working with honey bees.

New members welcome, any age, no experience. Discover the fascination of beekeeping. Facebook: Southern Downs Bees. For further details please contact John on 0431 188 139.

TABLE TENNIS Every Monday - table tennis at the Stanthorpe Fitness Centre, Talc Street, 10am until midday, call Keith on 0413 870 021.

FITNESS GROUP Twenty is Plenty” is a beginners short walk for those who want to try something new.

We walk around the beautiful Leslie Park at 9:00am every Wednesday. Our walk is no longer than twenty minutes and you can set your own pace. We aim to improve our physical health and our social connections. Walking is so much easier with other women. Come and join us! We will meet you opposite the Salvation Army Hall in 25 Guy St. I’m Leanne and you can call me on 0419

LURE COURSING The Warwick Lure Coursing Club meets on the last Sunday of each month at the Henry Joppich Park, Wentworth Street. Lure Coursing is a safe and fun environment for dogs of all breeds and sizes to get some exercise. Entries from 8.30am for a 9.00am start. Bring your dogs and a picnic! It is necessary to wear closed-in shoes and to have dogs on leads. For further details contact Jenny on 0412 752 220.

LAPIDARY CLUB The Warwick Lapidary Club meets every Wednesday and Saturday from 12-4pm at their workshop in Barnes Park, Warwick (off Horsman Road). Learn all aspects of lapidary - the engraving, cutting and polishing of stones and gems - including cabbing, faceting and silverwork. Membership is just $25, $5 workshop fee. Enquiries to 4661 7865.

ON YOUR BIKE Stanthorpe Cycling Club meets every Sunday at 7 am outside Burton and Sons (next to Woolworth’s). Contact Keith on 0413 870 021 for more details.

NAVY CADETS TS Kookaburra Navy Cadets - Cadets parade each Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. Red Bridge Court Stanthorpe. Uniforms are supplied at no cost to parents. Weekly cost is $5. For more information please contact the Officer in Charge PO ANC Katrina Nemeth 0418 777 796.

ROSE CITY PROBUS CLUB Social meet-up for active retirees! Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month. From 9.30am at The Granary - Weeping Mulberry (at

rear). Scrumptious, generous morning tea, informative guest speakers. Other local outings include coffee mornings, lunches.

Opportunities for group travel to shows, destinations of interest. You’ll be made most welcome! Phone Roy: 4661 9728, Lola: 0427 560 084

WARWICK POTTERS The Warwick Potters are open Tuesday and Wednesdays of each week 9am to 2pm.

Children’s classes will recommence on the first Saturday of September. Parents must phone Raye 0402 307 637 with numbers prior to arrival for social distancing regulations. Email - info@potters.org.au

The Sew Crafty Chicks hold their craft morning every Friday at the Warwick Bowls Club, Fitzroy Street, Warwick (opposite Warwick Police Station) from 9am to 11.30am.

Everyone welcome, come and enjoy good company, morning tea, work on your own projects, or learn new ones. Cost $5, please bring your own mug. For more info call Tricia Collins on 4661 3076.

THURSDAY 4 FEBRUARY Warwick Pensioners League - lunch at the Chung Hung. To book please call Madeleine on 0427 324 380. Next meeting will be held at Cowboys Clubhouse on the 18th of February. Doors open at 10am for sign in all welcome for more information call Madeleine on 0427 324 380.

SUNDAY 7 FEBRUARY Over 50s Social Club - noon, Railway Hotel, Allora. Contact warwickssc@gmail.com or phone Jen 0400 505 943.

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The QCWA Granite Belt Weekenders meet once a month at 2.00pm on the last Saturday of the month. The next few meetings are as follows: 30 January, 27 February, 27 March. We meet at the CWA rooms in Victoria Street, Stanthorpe, all welcome. We provide an opportunity for women who would like to be part of QCWA but either work or are otherwise unable to make traditional weekday meetings. We have launched as a sub group and are now looking for new members.

Enquiries to: qcwagranitebelt@gmail.com

Warwick and District Country Music Club Musical Afternoon - 1pm-5pm. Railway Institute Hall. $5 entry with afternoon tea provided. Walk-ups welcome. Covid regulations apply so if not well please stay at home. Enquiries to Rod 0427 622 687 or Heather 0417 038 992.

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Play Hoy on the 1st & 3rd Monday at 2pm.

Ring Marg on 0458 444 101 to book your seat.

Play Lucky Numbers on the 2nd & 4th Monday at 10am. Ring Marg on 0458 444 101 to book your seat.

Disco & Dance Every Tuesday at 10am.

Cost $10. To book ring Kerri on 0409 261 103 to book your spot.

Family Fitness Every Monday at 4pm. Cost $10. Please ring Kerri on 0409 261 103 to book your spot.

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WEDNESDAY 17 FEBRUARY VIEW Club meeting and lunch (3rd Wed each month). 11am start at Condamine Pub, Palmerin St, Warwick. Join women sharing lunch whilst at same time supporting work of the Smith Family. Contact Michelle 0477 911 234.

SUNDAY 21 FEBRUARY Over 50s Social Club - noon, Maryvale Pub, Maryvale. Contact warwickssc@gmail.com or phone Jen 0400 505 943.

SATURDAY 29 MAY DATE CLAIMER - ‘Back to Emu Vale’ honouring our early settlers and welcome anyone with memories or connections with our beautiful valley. Venue - Emu Vale Hall, Saturday 29 May 2021, from 11am.

Night-time entertainment and dancing. BBQ dinner. Please come along with your special memories of ‘The Vale’, renew friendships and enjoy the day.

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On Monday the Bridge Club helped John Rose to celebrate his 80th birthday. John, one of the club’s early Grand Masters, has won 36 club events as well as several congress events. He has served as President and VicePresident and is currently one of our tournament directors, as well as being Masterpoint Secretary and Congress Convener. He was awarded Life Membership in 2012. We wish him many more years of happy bridging.

Today’s hand features the contract of 6C made by Pat Kelly and John Nankervis. South opened 1H, which was doubled by John, sitting West. North took a rosy view of the heart holding and tried to buy the contract in 2H. Pat now made the crucial bid of 3C, which added tremendous value to the combined East/West hands. The bidding may have stopped in 5C had South not continued to 5H. This was too much for John, who raised the auction to 6C. Not only had South 16 SOUTHERN FREE TIMES Thursday, 28 January, 2021

pushed East/West into slam, but South also led the Ace of diamonds. This set up two diamond tricks for declarer (Pat) and ensured that the contract would make. There is still a way home with the lead of a heart. This is ruffed in the West hand, trumps are drawn in one round and three spade winners cashed, allowing a diamond loser to be discarded from the East hand.

Results: Friday, 22/01/21 (6 & 1/2-table Mitchell): N/S N. Collins M. Simpson (56.2) 1; N. Bonnell B. Bonnell (54.2) 2; R. Hart Jenny Smith (52.2) 3. E/W T. Graham J. Nankervis (65.7) 1; M. Johnston C. Duggan (52.5) 2. P. Kelly D. Moran (52.5) 2. Handicap: N/S S. Goddard H. Ferrier 1; N. Collins M. Simpson 2. E/W No change.

Monday, 25/01/21 (7-table Mitchell): N/S D. Moran M. Simpson (57.4) 1; T. Graham C. Hall (56.8) 2; W. Milne J. Sipple (53.0) 3. E/W R. Hart N. McGinness (61.0) 1; P. Kelly J. Nan-

kervis (56.5) 2; J. Mobbs S. Goddard (55.1) 3.

Handicap: N/S T. Graham C. Hall 1; W. Milne J. Sipple 2. E/W R. Hart N. McGinness 1; T. Hinde S. Head 2.

Club President Angus Macdonald (L) congratulates John Rose on his 80th birthday.

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By Jess Baker After 12 months of careful planning and 10 months of Covid-19 uncertainty, it’s finally showtime.

The 2021 Bendigo Bank Stanthorpe Show will kick off at 7.00am tomorrow morning (Friday 29 January) with sheep dog trials and prime lamb judging.

The Exhibition Centre will open to guests at 8.00am, the Animal Nursery at 9.00am, fine art in the Tea Pavilion at 10.00am, Professor Wallace’s puppet show at 11.00am, and the main bar and can bar at noon.

The afternoon will be as jam-packed as the morning, with the official luncheon at 1.00pm, the first fashion parade at 2.00pm, Noah’s Racing Pigs at 3.00pm, novelty horse events at 4.00pm, and the show’s official opening by Mayor Vic Pennisi at 5.00pm.

Patrons can enjoy music at the Wine Pavilion in the evening, as well as extreme entertainment from FMS Kaos, DJ music at the main bar, and a fireworks show.

Similar events will be running all day Saturday and for part of Sunday, but guests are encouraged to check the Stanthorpe Showgrounds’ website for the official program.

The Ringmaster’s Cafe will open Friday and Saturday from 7.00am in the Exhibition Centre, and will offer a range of delicious food and drink for guests to enjoy.

Patrons will be required to scan a QR code upon arrival at the showgrounds each morning, adhere to physical distancing requirements throughout the day, wear a mask if unable to stay 1.5 metre away from others, and sanitise hands frequently.

If guests feel unwell throughout the day or start to exhibit symptoms similar to Covid-19, they should leave the showgrounds immediately.

For more information visit www.stanthorpeshowgrounds.com.au or contact the Stanthorpe Agricultural Society on (07) 4681 2107.

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Top equestrian events With recent rainfall on the Showgrounds the Peter Bondfield Arena will present a colourful picture when show jumping classes commence at 8.30am on Friday. Classes start at lower heights for horses that are maybe just starting out on their jumping careers. As the classes progress during the day, so does the heights increase and the jumping standard gets higher. The final competition is the 6 Bar which consists of six fences in a row that get progressively higher until there is a clear winner - i.e the horse and rider combination with a clear round while everyone else has jumping faults or until the competitors or the remaining competitors agree to tie because the heights are greater than they are prepared to ask their horses to jump.

Classes in the other two rings don’t commence until 10.00am - with many classes for local horses and riders during the course of the day. Alan Cameron from Queensland Country

Credit Union sponsors trophies for the Local Boy and Girl Classes in ring two, while the Townsend Family kindy donate all prizemoney. There are pony hack classes and competition for the quietest horse or pony - a lovely event to watch with riders trying their best to prove that their pony can put up with almost anything!! Later on the Best Character costume group class proves a very colourful spectacle.

Over in ring one, the galloways, the hacks and lady and gentlemen rider classes will take place. The Supreme Champion Local Rider and Supreme Champion Local Hack will be selected from the winners in both rings and will ride off for the very valuable Wilshire & Co vouchers .

Classes on Saturday start earlier with led and ridden classes for Show Hunters, ponies, hacks and galloways, including Australian Riding ponies and Australian Saddle ponies. The Champion Small Pony Hack, Large Pony Hack,

Galloway Hack, Show Hunter Hack and Hack are all invited to compete for the Supreme Champion Hack of the Show. This magnificent trophy has been awarded since 1974 and the list of previous winners is very impressive. The trophy is retained by the Society but prizemoney of $150.00 is presented to the winner.

We also appreciate sponsorship from Riverina (Australia) for their considerable support of Ring events at the 2021 Stanthorpe Show.

The Show jumping ring has an 8.00am start with a 70cm Unofficial Beginners class with successive class height getting higher and higher. We appreciate the very generous support of the Bondfield Family, Sullivan and Bathersby and 4 Waters Supplies for the Show jumping classes.

In the Dressage arena on the western side of the grounds, classes will commence at 9.00am and continue until 3.00pm. Dressage test are performed in an arena measuring 60m x 20m

and all movements must be performed at a prescribed marker. Do take a walk down to this area and check out how a dressage test is ridden.

Also on Saturday are the two Stockmans Challenge classes being held in the Campdraft Arena. Commencing at 8.00am there will be action all day and plenty of seating to view the action from.

Sunday in the Peter Bondfield Arena commences at 9.00am with classes for Native Ponies, Miniature Horses, Quarter Horses and Coloured Horses. There is a big programme of Stock Horse Classes both led and ridden as well as the Heavy Horse and Harness Horse classes. These classes all make for a very picturesque show ring on Sunday.

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Focus On STANTHORPE SHOW Food options a-plenty On Saturday night of the show, the ‘new look’ Can Bar/Wine Pavilion precinct is where you need to be to rock away the night. You will notice that the drinking areas for the Can Bar and Wine Pavilion have been joined together creating a wide open space and enabling patrons to move freely between the two areas. Wine drinkers can now get a beer for their partner and beer drinkers can similarly get a wine for their partners. For COVID compliance, this is a heads up that you will need to scan a QR code to enter the consumption area.

Volunteers from the St Joseph’s School will be on hand to serve you your preferred beverage as you sit ringside and take in the Saturday afternoon’s ring activities. Come and have a look at the new Can Bar, modelled on the other bar facilities we have on the grounds. This precinct will now present a fabulous open space ‘beer garden’ type asset for the Stanthorpe Showgrounds that will be available for hire after the show.

From 7pm on the Saturday night we will have popular band “The Cole Train” playing until late. “The Cole Train” is a five piece band comprising the talents of David and Sarah Hume on vocals and guitars, Nick Sweet on guitar and vocals, Tom Battle on bass guitar and Sean Cole on vocals, drums and percussion. “The Cole Train” have been playing to groups and at events around Granite Belt region for the past eight years. They are versatile enough to play at a range of different events from 18th birthday parties, weddings, pubs, functions and festivals. Their music ranges from the 60’s through to present day, and they developed a large local fan base over the years.

They were popular at the show last year and they will be equally as popular this year. Come and let your hair down with Stanthorpe’s’ own local rock band “The Cole Train”.

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Live entertainment for all Look what’s on at the Show this year!! Young or old, there is entertainment to suit everyone!! From Sideshow Alley to the Animal Nursery as you walk around the grounds there is plenty to see.

You will find the Homunculus Theatre Company’s Roving Stilt walkers moving ever so graciously around the grounds on both Friday and Saturday. Over in the Peter Bonner Exhibition Centre you will be entertained on the Main Stage by a magician and circus performers. In between times on Friday the ever popular Fashion Parades have been given a new venue, a revamp and a whole new sense of theatre!

On Friday check out Dreamtime Reptiles you will find them up near the Wine pavilion - there will be live shows where you may meet a Crocodile or a 3 metre Python! Or maybe venomous snakes or even a goanna and his mates - a Bearded Dragon and Blue Tongue lizards! Your presenter will demonstrate these animals and you may be able to touch some of them or have a photograph with Max the snappy Crocodile. Remember Dreamtime Reptiles are at the show only on Friday.

This year Professor Wallace is really looking forward to presenting his puppet theatre variety shows on Friday and Saturday under the marquee near the Animal Nursery. An unfortunate interaction with a kangaroo last year meant Professor Wallace was unable to entertain us. He uses wooden hand puppets, marionettes and modern Muppets in his shows. His show usually travels all over the east coast of Australia each year but enjoys any time he can return to Stanthorpe. Listen for announcements over the PA system for the timing of his next show or listen for his bell to ring. You can see Professor Wallace both days of the show.

In the same area you will find the Animal Nursery - Carol Rix has been running and providing a lot of the animals in the Animal nursery for the past 21 years and this year will present all of the family favourites animals and maybe even a few different ones. The Animal Nursery will be open all day Friday and Saturday and until lunchtime Sunday.

Friday lunchtime will see a heat of the Atkins Glen Mower Speedway Lawn Mower Races. You have never seen meaner looking mowers - and maybe no use whatsoever to mow our current green lawns. Wait until you see the speed these machines get up too! The mowers will also parade in the Machinery Parade and official opening. Don’t worry if you miss them Friday they will be back Saturday to continue their battles. Don’t miss the fun, but don’t get in their path!

Friday afternoon and evening will see the return to the Peter Bondfield Arena of the FMX Kaos International Freestyle Team. They are promising us a great new show - including spectacular backflips. The FMX Kaos riders will also do an afternoon demonstration on both Friday and Saturday. Don’t miss the FMX KASOS performance again on Saturday.

Final action in the main arena on Friday evening will be the SPANO’S IGA Fireworks display.

If you are looking for music in the afternoon find a shady spot at the revamped Can Bar/Wine Pavilion. Because of Covid restrictions you will need to register using the QR code when you enter the bar area. It is also suggested you log out when you leave the area. Between 4.00 and 7.00pm on Friday, be entertained by Penny Davies and Roger Ilott our own nationally acclaimed folk musicians.

The Laurie Harvey Main Bar consumption area will undergo a bit of an expansion this year. This is so we can meet the 1:2m2 ratio and be COVID compliant. Our friends from the Lions Club of Stanthorpe will be tending bar from midday to midnight on Friday 29th and from midday to 5pm on Saturday 30th. Friday night’s music will be supplied

by DJ Helen Gosney from Top Beat Electronics. Helen will still have you rocking the night away enjoying all the fun that goes with Friday night at the show.

Saturday will see the arrival of Noah’s Thoroughbred Racing Pigs team. They will be found in the same area as the Dreamtime Reptiles were Friday. They will race several times over the course of the day - these little pigs certainly enjoy their racing and you may have the opportunity to name your favourite racing piglet. Don’t miss the excitement of

seven little pigs competing for the winner’s food bowl!

Back again for two more sessions on Saturday will be the KMX Kaos International Freestyle Team riders - the riders have no fear, performing amazing stunts and tricks while occasionally actually sitting on their bikes.

Don’t miss any of their performances.

The Atkins Glen Mower Speedway Lawn Mower Racers are keen to show how much fine tuning has occurred for their mowers to race much faster than last year. There will be heats with the finals on Saturday evening.

The Peter Bondfield Arena will see the last of the Lawn Mower Racers before the final FMX Kaos performance Saturday evening.

Music in the wine pavilion/can bar on Saturday evening will be provided by local favourite band The Cole Train. Playing music from the 1960’s to now they will keep you entertained while enjoying a wind down after two busy days at the show. The Cole Train will perform until 11.pm And a reminder that you need to access the bar area via the QR app.

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Focus On STANTHORPE SHOW Cattle, lambs primed...

Well as the Chinese say, “we live in interesting times”. This is certainly true of our recent past and with the cattle market reaching galactic proportions the Beef sub committee is excited and looking forward to inviting everyone along to the cattle judging and presentation of awards at the Stanthorpe Saleyards on Friday the 29th of January, 2021.

Kicking off at 8.30am with the judging of the various classes followed at 11am by the presentation of ribbons and trophies.

Our judge again for this year is Ben Noller from Palgrove. Ben did a fantastic job last year and with a wealth of knowledge in genetics and breeding, it is sure to be an informative morning.

The Beef Cattle subcommittee would especially like to thank Geoff Beddow for carting cattle to the Showgrounds free of charge. This generous donation is greatly appreciated by all competitors.

A big thank you to our sponsors, NTR Ag Pastoral The Ridge, Stanthorpe Vet Care Services, Fairbanks Grazing Company, Favero Motors, Allambee Grazing Amiens, Palgrove, Elders

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The Prime Lambs section once reflected the huge industry within the district, prompting the shed expansion. Over the years, numbers have dwindled, suffering from the effects of drought, dingo attacks and the downturn in the market.

The section is stoically supported by a few stud producers who ensure they bring their best lambs in for display and friendly competition .There ware four sections, separating the various breeds favoured by the lamb market. All prime lambs to be penned by 6 pm on Thursday prior to the Show, and will remain in the shed until Saturday lunchtime For more information contact Stewards - Jim and Del Mitchell on 0478827995 Prime Lambs are Sponsored by: Action Graphics, Nutrien Ag Solutions and Thomas Foods.

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Focus On STANTHORPE SHOW Feathered champions Poultry exhibitors will flock to Stanthorpe the weekend of the 29th January 2021 to show off their feathered friends.

This year’s annual show held by the Stanthorpe Agricultural Society Poultry Club will be quite a full pavilion.

Show Chairperson and other members of this little club are very impressed and excited by the amount of entrants for 2021 considering the last year has been tough for everyone.

Competition will be high for Grand Champion and Reserve champion of the show with entries coming from New South Wales and South East Queensland.

“It is pleasing to see such a positive response to our show for 2021 and being the first show of the year it’s quite pleasing to know people still like to enter and show their poultry and ducks “ Our sub committee of the show society are pleased to see the interest is still there, and with many more juniors joining the ranks “Stanthorpe Agricultural Society Poultry Club has always encouraged juniors at their annual show and this year will be no exception.

With a.Champion and Reserve champion trophy for our juniors as well as medallions for all juniors as encouragement we invite our juniors to have a go..

We also run an “Eggs Section “ where we encourage participants to enter their eggs form chickens at home where they are then judged on their external and internal appearance, with winners receiving a trophy.

There will be a great display of chickens and ducks for our judges, brothers Adam and Shaunn Januusch , of Goombungee , Queensland , from 9am when judging starts at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds poultry pavilion followed by presentations Hope to see you all there !!

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Focus On STANTHORPE SHOW Icing a true art-form...

We have long admired the skills of all our cooks who participate in our annual Show. Without doubt this admiration includes those who spend countless hours, up to their elbows in fondant or butter icing and produce such very special works of art in the iced decorated classes.

In recognition, we have given these creators and their special creations a Section of their own to further highlight the artistic talents of our participants. The classes offered this year will be found under Section Z along with their local sponsor of the perpetual Shield and class prize money, the Queensland Country Credit Union, Stanthorpe. The range of classes are Open and also 3 classes for Rookies. A great way to get started on this much admired artistic form.

Fine Decorated Artistry is judged on the visual presentation, design, demonstrated skill in the handmade decorations as well as creativity and ingenuity. Colour also plays a large part be it the purity of a white icing, delicate pastels or the developed strength of darker colours.

However, one thing we do not need is a cooked cake as the base. In fact, this Section is designed for the use of dummy cakes or any uncooked structure that you can work with, (even shoe boxes can be Iced ! ) so no cake ingredients or cooking are required and as these masterpieces are not for consuming ! You can use a commercial Styrofoam cake shape, create one yourself or even use a shoebox! What-

ever you feel will show your Fine Decorated Artistry off to the best advantage. This will also save money and time as no cake making or cooking is involved and, importantly, it is a lot lighter to carry.

The dummy used, and the design of the shape must be such that the design would hold together if in fact cake had been used.

Shapes such as an upright circle are not permitted as it would collapse if actual cake had been used. This condition will apply to shapes and sculptures using both Fondant and Buttercream.

If you wish to obtain specific shapes/sizes, check out Granite Belt Cleaning and Hospitality for assistance or search online for suppliers.

The Sugar or Chocolate Artistry categories are also designed for exhibits that are not cakes. You may wish to create a floral arrangement, vase, an everyday household item or an individual artwork or scene, the choice is both boundless and yours!

Exhibitors in all classes just need comply with the directions under our Conditions of Entry shown on Section Z schedule.

As with so many artistic pursuits, it is worth an online visit to Google, Pinterest or You Tube to discover a wealth of help, information and live tutorials.

You will find Fine Decorated Artistry in the eastern side of the Exhibition Centre at the Showgrounds and we look forward to welcoming both entrants and visitors .

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Focus On STANTHORPE SHOW Local cooks showcased Visitors to the Stanthorpe Show will find the Cookery display in a new spot in the eastern side of the Exhibition Centre at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds.

Local cooks will have entered their baked items, displaying their usual skill and creativity. These kitchen whizzes will range in age from our youngest masterchefs to those just a tad older!

The Cookery schedule (now Section K) caters for many skills and interests and it is not just for the girls and ladies, we ask the boys and men in the families to don an apron and have a go.

Our feature cake for 2021 is a Chocolate Sponge Roll and for this Class, we would like everyone to use the recipe we have provided in the schedule, courtesy of Merle Parrish. We also have the Peach Blossom cake recipe that was a winner for Merle Parrish when she appeared on MasterChef. Use of this is optional for Class K 20 and can be found on the Cookery Facebook page or at Section K on the Stanthorpe Show website.

This year we will be working under the directions issued by Queensland Health. Whilst many of you will recall, that in the past most of the baked items have not been collected by entrants, other than those who requested that we glad-wrap their entry to keep it in good order.

However, this year because of under the Covid plan we have been directed, by Queensland Health, that all baked cookery items must be disposed of at end of Show.

With this in mind, we have given the option of a reduced size for the fruit based cakes that are the more expensive to produce. We hope that this helps all our contributors, both regular and newcomers to participate this year.

We all eagerly await the entries from the youngest cooks. Last year, Shaun the Sheep was the star of the cupcakes. This year we have chosen another Queensland character to star in a special biscuit class. None other than Bluey of course. The Bluey Biscuits (K50) will set our young cooks a challenge to see how creative they can be. They will not disappoint.

Still in the area of younger cooks, we will once again be challenging our Schools to produce a batch of decorated biscuits. Class K 49 is aimed to showcase the collaborative effort of students to produce a collection of decorated biscuits. The winning school will take home the Heather Saunders School Trophy.

We cannot forget the men! Each year we have a Man Cake class where we ask the guys to come up with a really interesting idea for a Man CaKe. In the past some of creations seen included a Paddock of carrots, the Brookvale Oval, a Shirt and tie, Sheep, Steaming cup of coffee and a Car Tyre! And the winner will proudly hold the Burton and Sons Bi-Rite trophy.

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Focus On STANTHORPE SHOW President’s message...

It’s show time and I can’t wait for our show. We haven’t been able to attend a lot of events in the previous 12 months so to be able to put on our show is just fantastic. This show will be the same with some added COVID safe practices in place to ensure a safe place for all to attend.

The Public Health Unit has approved our show as a COVID safe event. We are the first show in Queensland and the first in Australia to operate as a COVID safe event and I know you will do your utmost to help us ensure the rules are followed and the show is a great success. We will show Australia that Stanthorpe can do it once again!!

When you come to the show there are 3 easy things you need to do. Prior to entry, using your camera on your phone, scan the QR code which will be displayed on the fence at the entry points. Once scanned, tap on the link to the Safe visit web site, fill in your details and get the big tick and you’re done. If you don’t have a camera on your phone or you have trouble, one of the gate staff will help you. Show your membership card, or pay your entry fee, show the gate staff your tick and you’re in. For those in vehicles, please scan your QR code and show gate staff the big tick prior to driving in.

It is a simple as that.

When you’re in the grounds we ask that you follow the other 2 simple rules; practice physical distancing and wash your hands and use the sanitiser which will be available. You will see all of your usual and favourite attractions albeit a bit more spaced out to give you more room to move around in a safe manner. There will be plenty of signs reminding you of the 3 simple rules and there will be markers to show you were to go. Look at it as one big spaced out maze of fun.

Bendigo Bank is the new naming rights sponsor for the show. I am proud to have Don, Anne Louise and the staff from the lo-

cal Stanthorpe Community Bank branch involved as part of naming rights sponsor for the Stanthorpe Show. It is great to have local businesses support the show. I would also like to acknowledge the other major sponsors being Frank and the team from Spanos Supa IGA, Todd and the team from Wiltshire and Co, and Jason and the staff from JJ Richards.

I would also like to thank all of the other sponsors who support our local show. Without their contributions, the show would not be what it is. Thank you to all the supporters, exhibitors, volunteers, and you, the local resi-

dents and members of the public, for coming along and supporting our show. With your help, the annual show will continue to be a great event for years to come.

Preparations are well underway by the volunteers of the general and sub-committees to ensure their entries and displays are the best that they can be for all to see. It pleases me to see the continued strong support of our subcommittees from the local community considering the trying times we have had. Without this support, the show would not go on.

We will continue with ‘on line’ provision of

information using our website, including the show schedule. We can provide a printed copy of the section you are interested in. See the lovely ladies in our office who will be able to assist you. You could get a copy when you are paying your membership fees.

All of the old favourites at the show return, including a vast array of agricultural and horticultural products, horses and show jumping, arts, crafts, poultry, cookery, photographs, livestock, sheep dogs, as well as a large number of businesses who will be displaying their wares. There will be a huge range of food outlets including the Ringmasters cafe and wine pavilion. The food will be delicious, wine for every palate and the beer will be cold, especially served out of the new can bar which was totally funded by grants received from Gambling Community Benefit Fund and the Southern Downs Regional Council.

Our show could not have been held this year without the tremendous support and grant funding from the Community Enterprise Foundation (with the help of Bendigo Bank and LIONS Australia), the RACQ Foundation, Qld Government and the Southern Downs Regional Council.

All the usual entertainment favourites will be on again. And I have it on good authority that there will be three new rides in side show alley this year. The wood chop and chainsaw races will be in full swing on Saturday. Music will entertain crowds until late on both Friday and Saturday nights and the fireworks will captivate both kids and adults on both nights. The Stanthorpe Show Campdraft will be held in the new arena complex on Sunday as well. As you can see there is lots to see and do, so see you at the show.

Your president, Boaty

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Focus On STANTHORPE SHOW District’s diverse talent The Photography section at the 2021 Stanthorpe Show has again been organized by members of the Stanthorpe Camera Club. Our judge this year will be Sue Gordon, president of the Photographic Society of Queensland.

Substantial prizes have again been offered for this section. Special prizes are Brilliant Prints $100 voucher for most outstanding print Classes 01-05, Golden Grove Estate $100 voucher for the most outstanding print Classes 06-O12 and Brilliant Prints $100 voucher for the most successful exhibitor. The presentation of the major prizes will be at 2 p.m. on Friday at the display area.

There are 12 different classes on show, five for regular prints, six for enlargements and one special section for monochrome prints any size. The prints in this section will be on show in the permanent display area on the eastern wall of the Exhibition Centre.

Camera Club members will be in attendance on both Friday and Saturday from 8am until the close of the Exhibition Centre to answer questions about the display and also about the camera club.

Fine arts...

Our community’s response to the Fine Arts 2021 Schedule is fantastic. We have an amazing array of artwork from the abstract to the traditional, the quirky to the contemplative and all our sponsors exceeded our call for sponsorship.

The basic structure of Fine Art Prizes are Class M1 through to Class M16. These are medium based for the Open Class and age based for the Juniors Classes. The Awards are separate prizes given by people in our community for separate categories.

Junior Artists are always encouraged to

enter the Fine Arts and these classes are for school aged artists working at home who are exploring visual art as a hobby or perhaps a future career. The Burton family have been an Arts’ Parton for many years and continue to support our show with the Therese Burton Memorial Award.

Natalie Burton also sponsors the Digital Art prize, and this year we have Indigenous artists combining a traditional style with a digital medium.

We will be situated in the Tea Pavilion, a white building with a green roof tucked in behind the Main Exhibition Centre. Just remember that with your COVID safety in mind, we have a one way flow through the building, ample signage and hand sanitisers.

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Focus On STANTHORPE SHOW Produce showcase...

Fruit and Vegetable Committee The Fruit and Vegetable Committee of The Stanthorpe Show Society has a lot to be thankful for. Our generous sponsors have come on board again, and we are so very grateful to them. Now we need the community to put their entries in where possible.

To add to the festivities, we are running a Scarecrow Competition again, and this will be a lot of fun: not only for those making them, but for the public as well. We have 2 sections this year, one for adults and one for juniors, 16 years and under. Judging will be on the Thursday afternoon. Entries to be at the centre by 4.00pm.

The Primary School section is always an attraction for patrons. The creatures made with fruit and vegetables are amazing.

The wall displays are always a highlight of the show. The Granite Belt produce is so diverse and the displays are a credit to the volunteers who create them. We welcome St Joseph’s School this year, who will be competing with The Stanthorpe State High School and Kool Country Packers. Good luck to all.

Stud Cattle The 2021 Stud Cattle Committee are making final preparations to once again run a successful competition, which will begin the Queensland show circuit for 2021.

Judging commences on Friday evening with the AGRICON Stanthorpe Super Led Steer competition which has become a very strong class attracting a lot of interest. These four classes cater for steers under 360kg through to 500 kg. You are invited to come along and watch the judging. A big thankyou to all of our 2021 sponsors of this competition, which offers $5000 in prize money throughout the classes.

The Stud Cattle Ring is found between the Sheep and Wool Pavilion and the new

Equestrian Ring on the western side of the showgrounds. Stud judging will commence on Saturday with a strong showing of British, European and Tropical Breeds. Each exhibitor showing excellent examples of their chosen

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breed and competing for Supreme Exhibit, judging for this honour will occur at the conclusion of all classes.

The Stud Cattle Section includes and encourages young people in the industry to

participate in the Junior Paraders and Junior Judges Competitions. Classes range from Under 12 up to 25 Years of age. Winners of the 15 years and under 25 class have the opportunity to represent our sub chamber in the Regional Finals later this year.

We invite anyone to come along on show day and have a look at the Stud Cattle Section as there are plenty of things to learn and listen to as the judge’s comment on their class placings. Thank you to all the valued existing and new sponsors of the 2021 Stud Cattle Show, and of course, the volunteers that help make the event possible.

See you there!

Sheep Dog Trials The Sheep Dog Trials for Stanthorpe will be held in conjunction with the Stanthorpe Show commencing on Friday morning, 29th January, 2021 at 7.00am. The trial will run over two days this year with a combined Open & Genuine Improver Trial on the Friday and a Novice Trial on the Saturday. This year both trials will be run in the Main Trial Ring which is in the North-Western corner of the showgrounds.

We have had very pleasing entries this year as this is the first trial on the Trial and Show Circuit. Sheep Dog Trialling is a very addictive sport once you start, so all enquiries are welcomed and as you will see our Sport is fast becoming popular with a large following of young triallers and beginners. Trust me it is addictive once you see how clever some of these beautiful dogs work the sheep. A big thank you this year to Ed Raumati from North Pikedale for the generous loan of his sheep for our trial.

We would also like to thank all of our Sponsors for the support of our trial once again this year, as it has been difficult times the last year.

Hope to see you down in our corner of the show this year once again!

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Focus On STANTHORPE SHOW Timber put to the test The woodchopping arena will once again see action on Saturday 30 January with competitors coming from all over South East Queensland & beyond. Competitors and spectators alike will be kept safe with Covid Safe rules. Events include underhand and standing chops, both handicapped and championship, catering for boys, veterans and champions as well as an exciting local chop. Crosscut sawing also features with open and Jack & Jill events. The program starts at 10am and continues throughout the day. Thank you to M & D Auto Parts, Stanthorpe Real Estate, David Schnitzerling & Co, JSI Motorcycles, Kent Saddlery, Limberlost Compost and TJ & RM Dunn for their generous support with sponsorship of this section.

Chainsaw races ...

There is nothing like sound of chainsaws echo-

ing around the show grounds to draw a crowd.

Competitors from around the district put their skills to the test in post ripping, speed cutting, disc stacking and the Jack and Jill post ripping classes. Steward Tom Garland is hoping to attract a few new competitors this year, so contact Tom if you are interested The Jack and Jill Post Rip will be held in the Peter Bondfield Arena after the completion of horse events on Saturday afternoon - this is a great event to watch - it is over very quickly but is definitely worth seeing.

Action will get underway from 9.30am on Saturday the Woodchop Chainsaw area.

There will be great competition between chainsaw warriors and axemen! It will be a great day and we would love to see you there.

The shearer’s skills proudly on display once again Shearing sheep is about as Australian as anyone can get.

It happens almost every day of the year somewhere in Australia and yet so many people have no idea how it’s done nor have ever seen it happen.

There was a time when it was not uncommon for every city or town family to have relatives in the country areas and shearing sheep, milking cows, branding cattle or riding horses was everyday work but no longer is it so.

This is why groups of shearers from all over gather at agricultural shows to demonstrate their trade so people are able to see what actually happens when a sheep is shorn

and then how the wool is skirted, classed and packed away.

The shearers, conscious of their obligation to inform and educate about what they do for a living, want to show the public the ‘age-old’ method of just how the wool is removed from the body of a sheep as well as the equipment used to do the job.

Millions of dollars have been spent in the wool industry trying to find a better alternative than harvesting wool by hand however; the ‘good old’ shearer continues to be the best and most economical method.

The owner of the sheep wants all the wool taken off the sheep but also wants all the skin

left on and although a nick in the skin may be acceptable, a shearer will receive ‘short shift’ if he continues to cut his sheep during shearing.

The owners, the contractors and the industry in general does not tolerate poor workmanship and so the Cleanshear competitions common today are based on the cleanest shorn sheep, not the fastest.

Wool pavilion chief steward at Stanthorpe Show, Peter Reimers, a wool producer himself, said speed comes with experience.

“We want our young shearers to learn to take the wool off as cleanly as possible and when they reach the stage where there is no damage to the animal, they will start to get

faster,” he said.

Shearing will start at 1.30pm on show Saturday, January 30, at the Stanthorpe Show.

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YourCommunity YourVoice Your Council THURSDAY 28 JANUARY 2021 Photo by Chris McFerran

Vibrant plan forges ahead for Stanthorpe’s thriving art scene

Advancing region’s youth skills a priority Councillor Cynthia McDonald I originally come from a rural background in New South Wales. My family moved to the Southern Downs in 2017 and purchased our property ‘Wingarra’ at Rodgers Creek. Over the past nine months, I have experienced one of the steepest learning curves I have ever been exposed to – Local Government.

With a Batchelor of Arts degree (Honours Politics), I have the knowledge and foundation to assist the community.

Why did you run for Council?

During what was one of the most devastating droughts I have ever seen, I became involved in assisting the local community through many forms of drought relief and advocating for farmers who required support. I realised very quickly that the rural sector was under represented in our local Council, and given agriculture is the leading sector in the region, I felt compelled to represent the community in local politics.

The Regional Skills Investment Strategy (RSIS) implemented on the Southern Downs in November 2018 has now been extended until June 2021, with a specific focus on our youth.

right here at home. We value the contribution our young people make now, and I look forward to role they will play in the growth and prosperity of our region,” said Mayor Pennisi.

Southern Downs Mayor Vic Pennisi said the extension of the strategy would bolster economic opportunities for industry and employment prospects for young people.

“It is crucial that we not only attract new industries to the Southern Downs region, but show that we have a community that is skilled, capable and ready to support those industries.”

“The Southern Downs is a great place to live, work, rest and play and we need our young people to feel like they have a future

Funded by the Queensland Government, the project is a working partnership between Council and the Department of

Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) to identify the local skill gaps and job demands.

As a result of recent industry reference group feedback, Council will now engage local high schools to discuss potential training opportunities for students, matched with local employers to provide pathways into local industries.

Please contact the RSIS Project Coordinator on 0436 633 869 for more information.

What is your career background and how does that influence your role as a Councillor?

With both a rural and military background, I have been able to harness many skill sets to assist with representing the community. I grew up on my grandfather’s property in Gloucester and worked with both dairy and beef cattle prior to joining the Australian Army. As a young Army Officer, I obtained my degree and majored in politics. I also earned numerous qualifications in logistics, administration and human resource management. The combinations of these skills and my experience as a farmer have provided me with an excellent foundation and understanding of our community.

What do you love most about living in the region?

It is the people who make this region so special. Since moving here, I have met and become friends with some wonderful people. The passion, resilience and strength in our community is fantastic.

As a region, the Southern Downs has endured so much over the last four years from drought, bushfire, flood and COVID-19. Through all the hardships, the community remains stoic and ready to face new challenges. I have seen ‘true grit’ in the Queenslanders I have met and I’m proud to represent them every day.

How will this region thrive?

In the future, I believe will our region will grow and become stronger. Stimulating business growth and utilising our location will be fundamental to our success.

We should support our leading sectors, in particular agriculture, transport and tourism, to ensure we achieve this growth. Keeping our community spirit strong is also vital to the region. We have overcome many challenges over the last few years and this has only been possible with the resilience we have demonstrated.

What is your vision for the Southern Downs over the next four years?

During my term in Council I hope to achieve water security for our region.

This was one of the key issues I campaigned on. I would also like to see the region prosper economically from better seasons. It will take some time for the Southern Downs to recover from drought and its devastating impact but I have faith our community will remain strong and overcome these challenges.

The future of the Granite Belt’s thriving art scene got more exciting with Council’s support of expanding the Stanthorpe’s Regional Art Gallery’s current site to create a new hub to showcase the region’s art.

After years of consultation and a number of options including upgrading the existing site or moving to a new site, the Weerona Park location will be revamped at an expected cost of approximately $4m to address storage, space and safety issues.

Councillor Jo McNally said the decision hailed an exciting future for the arts on the Southern Downs and Granit Belt.

“Art galleries have evolved since the Stanthorpe Regional

Art Gallery was built and exhibitions now include a variety of different mediums such as videos, audio and music,” Councillor McNally said.

“This new creative vision for the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery will meet the needs of the community and the rich and creative art scene on the Southern Downs and Granite Belt.”

The Stanthorpe Library will also benefit from the decision, with the proposed expansion allocating more space to the local facility.

In realising the proposed expansion, Council will consult with the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery Committee and apply for funding under the Building Better Regions Fund Round 5.

Message to landowners: Look out for this invasive cactus

Need support and advice for your business?

The Business Advice Support Program gives eligible businesses access to free one-on-one expert advice from lawyers, accountants and HR professionals and is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments as a component of the 2019 Queensland Bushfires Community Recovery Package under Category C of the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

Driving tourism business development, growth and resilience are important contributors to local and regional economies. Council aims to strengthen the skills and experience of its tourism workforce and increase the business capabilities of operators to ensure the industry can meet the growing demands of visitors.

By helping small business access rofessional advice, the capabilities, sustainability and resilience of tourism

businesses can be supported.

Council is currently working with Biosecurity Queensland after recent discovery of the restricted pest Harrisia Cactus in the Leyburn area.

Thanks to the eagle eye of a local landholder, the presence of this category 3 plant under the Biosecurity Act 2014 was brought to Council’s attention.

The plant has been found on private and Queensland Government land and Council is now working with the cooperative landholder to control the pest. Council is also inspecting nearby land to ascertain the extent of this invasive plant species.

Harrisia cactus is very invasive and has caused severe impacts

to grazing land and natural areas in neighbouring Council areas. Landholders and residents in the Leyburn, Karara and Pratten areas in particular are asked to keep an eye out for Harrisia and report suspected plants on 1300 MY SDRC (1300 697 372), mail@sdrc.qld.gov.au or via the MySDRC app.

If you’re a tourism, retail or hospitality business located in the Southern Downs and you would like a session on finance, business planning, legal services, human resources or website, digital and marketing, visit https:// investsoutherndowns.com.au/portfolioitem/business-advice-support-program/ for more information.

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The Guide TUESDAY

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

THE GOOD DOCTOR SEVEN, 9pm

MONDAY

HOLEY MOLEY AUSTRALIA SEVEN, 7.30pm

This is mini golf like you’ve never seen before. Each week, eight Australian golfers will ‘putt’ their skills to the test on a larger-than-life custom-built course, designed by golfing legend Greg Norman. Comedian and actor Rob Riggle (Step Brothers) is joined by Australian Olympian Matt Shirvington (left) in the commentary box as the contenders step onto the astroturf and try their luck against super-sized versions of classic obstacles including a windmill, a pirate ship and a chicken coop.

SATURDAY

GOING PLACES WITH ERNIE DINGO SBS, 7.30pm

Depending where you live, you might view the title of this travel show as a little dig in the side as most of the country’s travel plans have been put on hiatus. But because our backyard has seemingly shrunk, it’s refreshing and inspiring to jump on board Ernie Dingo’s jaunts around this gorgeous country of ours. Armchair tourism is reaching new heights. In tonight’s season four return, Ernie is in Queensland, where he travels to Bowen and meets traditional owners who are passionate about saving the sea turtles. Then he heads to the Whitsundays, where the footage of the postcard-perfect settings is almost as good as being there.

FRIDAY

NIGELLA’S COOK, EAT, REPEAT ABC TV, 7.30pm

While other cooking shows promise fast, simple, weeknight meals of five ingredients or less, Nigella Lawson prefers a much more unhurried pace. Her calm manner and utter joy in food is infectious and her creations always delicious. There is almost a mesmerising ritual to the way she prepares and shares her meals.

Tonight, recalling her grandmother’s creme caramel, Nigella prepares a caramel custard.

Then, with comfort the main intention, she introduces two dishes that are a perfect match: black pudding meatballs and brown butter colcannon. She also shows off her kitchen gadget cupboard including her electric potato masher.

Who knew they were even a thing?

Most police and medical procedurals, from Grey’s Anatomy to NCIS and Law & Order, like to stay topical with their storylines, with episodes over the years touching on 9/11, the #MeToo movement and the fight against ISIS. But COVID-19 presents a challenge for the creative team behind any show – their viewers turn to them for escapism and entertainment. It’s with this in mind that The Good Doctor is only devoting three episodes to the pandemic before moving on to a postCOVID world, their “hope for the future”. The season four premiere opens in February 2020, when Shaun (Freddie Highmore) and his colleagues start to treat patients with unusual respiratory symptoms.

Freddie Highmore stars in The Good Doctor

Friday, January 29 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (5)

WIN (8)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Rick Stein’s Secret France.

(Final, R) 11.00 Judi Dench’s Wild Borneo Adventure. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Unforgotten. (Malv, R) 1.50 What Is Music? (PG, R) 2.10 The Ex-PM. (Ml, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Back Roads. (R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight.

1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 The Rise Of The Clans. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.25 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.30 Great American Railroad Journeys. (PG, R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Harum Scarum. (1965, G, R) 2.00 Surf Patrol. (R) 2.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 Animal Embassy. (R) 12.30 Tennis. A Day At The Drive.

4.00 Afternoon News.

4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

5.30 Nine News Local. The latest news, sport and weather.

6.00 Headline News. 7.30 Entertainment Tonight. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 1.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGal, R) 2.30 Entertainment Tonight.

3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: Dave Faulkner. (R) 6.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame: Anthony Field. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat.

Nigella prepares a caramel custard.

8.05 Vera. (Mav, R) Part 1 of 4.

9.35 Mystery Road. (Mal, R) Jay tries to clear Marley’s name.

10.25 State Of The Union. (Ml, R) 10.35 ABC Late News.

10.55 Barracuda. (Malv, R) 11.55 Rage Presents Triple J’s Hottest 100 Of 2020. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Planet Of Treasures: Africa. (Final, PG) Sir Christopher Clark explores Africa.

8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Naomie Harris. Actor Naomie Harris explores her roots on a journey that takes her from Trinidad to Jamaica.

9.35 VE Day: Minute By Minute.

(PGa, R) Documents the events of VE Day. 10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 8 Out Of 10 Cats. (M, R) 11.50 Twin. (Malv, R) 3.25 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 4.30 Peter Kuruvita’s Coastal Kitchen. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. The Eliminator.

10.00 MOVIE: Se7en. (1995, MA15+av, R) Two homicide cops investigate a puzzling series of murders based on the seven deadly sins. Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt.

12.35 The Zoo. (R) A fennec fox is due to give birth.

1.05 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Hosted

by Greg Grainger.

1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Tennis. A Day At The Drive. From Memorial Drive Tennis Centre, Adelaide.

10.00 MOVIE: The Nice Guys.

(2016, MA15+lnsv, R) A thug-for-hire joins forces with an inept private investigator in ‘70s Los Angeles to investigate a disappearance. Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling.

12.30 Surfing Australia TV. (R) Showcases Surfing Australia’s programs.

1.00 Cybershack. (PG, R) A look at the latest in gadgets and games.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Global Shop.

4.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 A Current Affair. (R)

6.00 WIN News.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Living Room. (R) The team comes to the aid of the Doyles.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mals) Graham Norton is joined by award-winning actor Carey Mulligan, who talks about her role in Promising Young Woman, Broadway star Neil Patrick Harris, and James Norton from Grantchester. Other guests include Ian Wright and Camille Cottin.

10.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

11.30 WIN’s All Australian News.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Basketball. NBA. Milwaukee Bucks v Atlanta Hawks.

Replay. 2.00 Heimo’s Arctic Refuge. 2.55 Hunting Hitler. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.10 Only Connect. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.15 Abandoned. 7.05 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 The Lesbian Guide To Straight Sex. (Final) 10.10 Housos. 11.10 Monogamish. 12.10am VICE News Tonight. 12.35 MOVIE: The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three. (1974, M) 2.30 NHK World English News. 3.00 Thai News. 3.30 Bangla News.

4.00 Punjabi News. 4.30 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

7TWO (72) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Home Shopping. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Room For Improvement. 12.30 Australia’s Best Backyards.

1.00 World’s Most Amazing Videos. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Weekender. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Dog Patrol. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Selling Houses Australia. 10.30 Property Ladder UK. 1am The Fine Art Auction. 4.00 Australia’s Best Backyards. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 5.30 Home Shopping.

9GEM (52) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Easy Eats.

1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: Not Now, Comrade. (1976, PG) 5.20 Heartbeat.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Planet Earth II. 8.40 MOVIE: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly.

(1966, MA15+) 12.20am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

BOLD (81) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Mission: Impossible. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder.

10.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 11.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. Noon Nash Bridges. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Mission: Impossible.

3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder.

4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Enterprise. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 12.30am Home Shopping. 2.00 Mission: Impossible. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 4.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.00 Star Trek: Enterprise.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Ideal Palace.

Continued. (2018, PG, French) 7.00 Legend. (1985, PG) 8.40 God Willing. (2015, PG, Italian) 10.15 From Up On Poppy Hill. (2011, PG) 11.55 Mon Oncle.

(1958, French) 2.05pm Kirikou And The Men And Women. (2012, PG, French) 3.40 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 5.25 Florence Foster Jenkins.

(2016, PG) 7.30 Midnight Cowboy. (1969, M) 9.35 Molly’s Game. (2017) 12.10am Julieta. (2016, M, Spanish) 2.00 Young And Beautiful. (2013, MA15+, French) 3.40 Mon Oncle. (1958, French) 5.50 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG)

7MATE (73) 6am My Fishing Place. 6.30 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 Hellfire Heroes. 9.00 American Pickers. 10.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Swamp People. 1.00 Storage Wars. 1.30 Pawn Stars. 2.00 Back Country Rescue. 3.00 Your 4x4. 3.30 The Grade Cricketer. 4.00 Timbersports. 4.30 Shipping Wars. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. The Eliminator. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Lost In Space. (1998, PG) 10.10 MOVIE: Sphere. (1998, M) 12.55am Shipping Wars. 2.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs.

9.30 True And The Rainbow Kingdom. 10.00 Ninjago. 10.30 Pokémon Journeys. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon BattleBots. 2.00 Malcolm In The Middle. 2.30 The Six Million Dollar Man. 3.30 The A-Team. 4.30 Knight Rider. 5.30 MOVIE: The Spiderwick Chronicles. (2008, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: King Kong. (2005, M) 11.10 MOVIE: The Last Dragonslayer. (2016, M) 1.10am Rivals. 2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 3.30 Ninjago.

4.00 Pokémon. 4.30 Pokémon Journeys. 4.50 Mega Man: Fully Charged. 5.10 Bakugan: Battle Planet. 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Classic.

PEACH (82) 6am Judging Amy. 7.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 8.00 Fam. 8.30 Becker.

9.00 The King Of Queens. 10.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 11.00 Frasier. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 2.00 The King Of Queens. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 MOVIE: The Legend Of Zorro.

(2005, M) 11.55 MOVIE: No Reservations. (2007, PG) 2am Everybody Loves Raymond. 2.30 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 3.30 Frasier. 4.30 Home Shopping.

Programs. 6.10pm Brave Bunnies. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Hey Duggee. 6.35 The Adventures Of Paddington.

6.45 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 7.00 Dino Dana.

7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.45 MOVIE: Samson & Delilah.

(2009, MA15+) 10.25 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 10.55 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 11.45 Catalyst.

12.40am Parks And Recreation. 1.05 Reno 911! 1.25 The IT Crowd. 1.50 Unprotected Sets. 2.15 News Update. 2.20 Close. 5.00 The Day Henry Met. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.20 Sarah & Duck. 5.25 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.35 Late Programs.

N ITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Tales Of Tatonka. 8.10 Aussie Bush Tales. 8.20 Waabiny Time. 8.45 Wapos Bay. 9.05 Kagagi. 9.30 Bushwhacked! 10.00 Sunrise Ceremony. Noon The Point. 1.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 2.00 NITV On The Road: Laura Festival. 3.00 Cities Of Gold.

3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Cooking Hawaiian Style. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 NITV News: Nula. 7.30 MOVIE: Tia And Piujuq. (2018) 8.55 Bedtime Stories. 9.05 The Fifth Region. 10.05 Boy Nomad. 10.30 Going Places. 11.30 Late Programs.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

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Saturday, January 30 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (5)

WIN (8)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

10.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News.

12.30 Australia Day Live. (PG, R) 2.30 Making Child Prodigies. (PG, R) 3.00 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R) 3.30 Dream Gardens. (R) 4.00 Soccer. A-League. Round 6.

Brisbane Roar v Melbourne City.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight.

1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Great Irish Railway Journeys. (R) 3.45 Gourmet Farmer. (PG, R) 4.20 Remarkable Places To Eat. (PG, R) 5.30 KGB: The Sword And The Shield.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Surf Patrol. (R) 12.30 Beach Cops. (PGa, R) 1.00 MOVIE: Miracle. (2004, PGl, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Creek To Coast.

6.00 Easy Eats. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 Animal Embassy.

(PGm, R) 1.00 Award Winning Tasmania. (PG, R) 1.30 Explore. 1.40 MOVIE: House Arrest.

(1996, PGa, R) Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Pollak, Jennifer Tilly. 3.50 Serengeti. (PG, R) 5.00 News: First At Five.

5.30 RBT. (PGdl, R)

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 All 4 Adventure.

(PG, R) 8.30 4x4 Adventures. (R) 9.30 St10.

(PG) 12.00 Beyond The Fire. (PGa) 12.30 Left Off The Map. (R) 1.00 10 Minute Kitchen. 1.30 Jamie & The Nonnas. (R) 2.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. (Return) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 4.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Ask The Doctor: Cold And Flu. (PG, R) The doctors look at colds and flu.

6.30 Landline Summer. (R) Presented by Pip Courtney.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Midsomer Murders. (Final, Mals, R) Things take a troubling turn when the circus comes to town, bringing with it a chain of clown sightings.

9.00 Endeavour. (Mav, R) Part 2 of 4. As the highly anticipated moon landings of Apollo 11 draw near, Morse, now at Castle Gate CID, finds himself investigating the death of promising young astrophysicist Adam Drake and his girlfriend.

10.30 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) Frances faces her fear of public speaking.

11.30 Deep Water. (Mal, R) Roz deals with the trauma of her attack.

12.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo.

(Return) Ernie Dingo takes a trip to Bowen.

8.00 Michael Portillo’s Abandoned Britain. (PG, R) Michael Portillo heads to the Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire to explore Imber, a 1000-year-old village.

9.00 MOVIE: Once Upon A Time In America. (1984, MA15+av, R, Italy, ) A former Prohibition-era Jewish gangster returns to the Lower East Side of Manhattan after 30 years. Robert De Niro, James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern.

1.00 MOVIE: Sweet Country.

(2017, Mav, R, Australia) 3.00 White Right: Meeting The Enemy. (MA15+al, R) 4.00 Peter Kuruvita’s Coastal Kitchen.

(R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. The Qualifier.

10.00 MOVIE: Drive Angry.

(2011, MA15+lsv, R) A vengeful father escapes from hell with Satan’s handgun and chases after a cult leader and his minions men who killed his daughter and kidnapped his granddaughter, intending to sacrifice her. Nicolas Cage, Amber Heard, William Fichtner.

12.10 MOVIE: Project: ALF. (1996, G, R) A hairy, orange alien living on Earth is caught by a government taskforce whose leader suspects he is a danger. Martin Sheen, Miguel Ferrer, William O’Leary.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R) Peter Maneas explores Samothrace, an island frequented by adventure and nature lovers.

5.00 Get Arty. (R) A showcase of art projects.

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 2021 Sounds Better Together.

(PG) A host of Australian singers perform in a run of COVID-safe shows to lift spirits.

10.00 MOVIE: Crocodile Dundee II. (1988, PGlv, R) Mick Dundee returns to the Australian bush after his girlfriend is kidnapped by drug dealers. Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski, John Meillon.

12.10 MOVIE: License To Wed. (2007, Ms, R) A couple are put through a marriage course. Robin Williams, Mandy Moore.

1.55 Explore: Well Bread.

(R) Travel series.

2.05 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. Home shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact. (R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGl, R) In the throes of massive swell and unpredictable weather, the lifeguards push each other to their limits.

7.00 Toddlers Behaving (Very) Badly. Part 2 of 3. Childcare expert Laura Amies teaches toddlers how to behave.

8.00 MOVIE: The Girl On The Train.

(2016, Mansv, R) After a divorcée witnesses a shocking incident involving the couple that she has been fantasising about on her daily commute, she finds herself entangled in a missing person’s investigation. Emily Blunt, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans.

10.15 MOVIE: The Children Act. (2017, Mls) A judge deals with a case involving a teenage boy who is refusing to have a blood transfusion. Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Ben Chaplin.

12.20 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Sir Mouse. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow. 10.25 Would I Lie To You? 10.55 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 11.15 Mock The Week.

11.50 How To Be Absolutely Fabulous. 12.20am Escape From The City. 1.20 Comedy Up Late. 1.45 News Update. 1.50 Close. 5.00 The Day Henry Met. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.20 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31)

6am WorldWatch.

Noon Basketball. NBA. Brooklyn Nets v Miami Heat. Replay. 2.00 New Girl. 3.00 Insight. 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 Basketball. NBL. Brisbane Bullets v Cairns Taipans. 6.30 PBS NewsHour. 7.30 The Last Man On Earth. 7.55 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The X-Files. 11.00 Tent And Sex. 11.30 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia. 12.25am MOVIE: Venus. (2017, M) 2.05 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 NBC Today. 12.30pm Dog Patrol.

1.30 Sydney Weekender. 2.00 Creek To Coast.

2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Property Ladder UK. 5.30 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. 12.30am The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 Sydney Weekender.

4.00 Creek To Coast. 4.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (52) 6am Newstyle Direct. 6.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.20 The Baron. 12.20pm MOVIE: Mystery Junction. (1951, PG) 1.40 MOVIE: Raising The Wind. (1961) 3.35 MOVIE: The Woman In The Window. (1944, PG) 5.35 MOVIE: Attack On The Iron Coast. (1968, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: A Bridge Too Far. (1977, M) 11.05 MOVIE: The Gunfight At Dodge City. (1959, M) 12.35am Late Programs.

BOLD (81) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 The Doctors. 10.00 Diagnosis Murder. 11.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. Noon Star Trek: Enterprise. 1.00 Mission: Impossible. 2.00 iFish.

2.30 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 3.30 All 4 Adventure. 4.30 Mighty Machines. 5.00 Roads Less Travelled. 5.30 Scorpion. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 Hawaii Five-0. 11.20 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 9.05 Kagagi. 9.30 Bushwhacked! 10.00 MOVIE: Tia And Piujuq. (2018) 11.25 The Fifth Region. 12.25pm NITV News: Nula. 12.55 Going Places. 1.55 Bamay.

2.30 Touch Football. WA Super League. 4.00 Football. Monsoon AFL. Replay. 6.00 Going Places.

7.00 Everyday Brave. 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman.

8.30 Bamay. 2.30am Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Wadjda. (2012, PG, Arabic) 9.15 Florence Foster Jenkins. (2016, PG) 11.20 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 1.20pm The Ideal Palace.

(2018, PG, French) 3.20 From Up On Poppy Hill.

(2011, PG) 5.00 The Man Who Invented Christmas.

(2017, PG) 6.55 God Willing. (2015, PG, Italian) 8.30 Panic Room. (2002) 10.35 Spoor. (2017, MA15+, Polish) 12.55am Late Programs.

7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs.

1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Aussie Dreamlivers Alaska.

2.00 Shipping Wars. 3.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 4.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Gold Coast Suns v West Coast. 6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. The Qualifier. 7.00 Building Giants. 8.00 Mighty Cruise Ships. 9.00 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. 10.00 Air Crash Investigation. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs.

2pm Xtreme Collxtion. 3.00 Children’s Programs.

3.10 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: The Power Of Us. (2018) 5.10 MOVIE: Spy Kids. (2001, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Jurassic Park. (1993, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Conan The Barbarian. (2011, MA15+) 11.40 Stunt Science. 12.40am Fresh Eggs. 1.35 The Top 100 Video Games Of All Time. 2.30 Xtreme Collxtion.

3.00 Late Programs.

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6am Judging Amy. 7.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 8.00 Fam. 8.30 Becker.

9.00 The King Of Queens. 10.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 11.00 Frasier. Noon The Neighborhood.

12.30 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 1.30 Becker.

2.30 The Middle. 3.30 Friends. 6.00 Columbo.

8.00 Kojak. 9.00 Spyforce. 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 The Middle. Midnight Shopping.

1.30 2 Broke Girls. 2.00 Late Programs.

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Sunday, January 31 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (5)

WIN (8)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders.

(Return) 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News. 12.30 Landline Summer. 1.00 Everyone’s A Critic. (PG, R) 1.30 Wild Australia: After The Fires. (PG, R) 2.30 The Mix. (R) 3.00 Soccer. W-League. Round 6. Canberra United v Adelaide United. 5.00 War On Waste: The Battle Continues. (PG, R)

6.00 France 24 English News First Edition. (R) 6.30 Al Jazeera News. 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight.

1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Gymnastics. FIG World Challenge Cup. Highlights. 5.00 Travel Man. (R) 5.30 KGB: The Sword And The Shield. (PG)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Home And Away. (PGasv, R) 1.30 MOVIE: Pleasantville. (1998, PGls, R) 4.00 Better Homes: Australia’s Most Amazing Homes: Vintage Twist. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Weekender.

6.00 Easy Eats. (R) Advice on how to cook classic Australian meals.

7.00 Weekend Today. News, current affairs and sports.

10.00 Tennis. Melbourne Summer Series. Day 1. Day session.

5.30 Territory Cops. (PGdlv, R) Officers Seamus and Tizzy are hot on the heels of a car that’s just been seen leaving a drug den.

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Hillsong. 7.00 Leading The Way. (R) 7.30 Fishing Aust. (R) 8.00 GCBC. (R) 8.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 9.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient. 9.30 Studio 10: Sunday. (PG) 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn. (R) 2.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. (Final) 3.00 RV Daily Foodie Trails. (R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 All 4 Adventure. (Final) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.40 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. Part 3 of 4.

8.30 Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures. (PG) Part 3 of 3. Joanna Lumley concludes her journey by exploring the tomb of Cyrus the Great.

9.15 Stateless. (Malsv, R) Tensions run high as Clare struggles to keep control of Barton. Ameer’s lies come undone.

10.15 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R) Eve tries to patch things up with Niko.

11.00 Wentworth. (MA15+dlv, R) 11.45 Endeavour. (Mav, R) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.45 Wentworth. (MA15+dlv, R) 4.35 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Einstein And Hawking: Masters Of The Universe. (R) Part 1 of 2. Explores how Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking helped change our understanding of the universe.

9.20 Trump’s American Carnage.

(M) In the wake of a pro-Donald Trump mob storming the Capitol in an attempt to overturn a presidential election, the story of how Trump’s presidency laid the groundwork for bitter division and violence, is explored.

10.20 Bamay. (R) A showcase of Australia’s most picturesque and diverse landscapes shot from the air.

5.00 CGTN English News.

5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. The Knockout.

10.00 World’s Most Shocking Emergency Calls. (MA15+adv, R) Documents shocking emergency calls, including a tragic family massacre.

11.00 Criminal Confessions: Canton, Pennsylvania. (Mav, R) A look at the murder of Carol Hickok.

12.00 Medical Emergency. (PG, R) A paramedic is called to the aid of his boss.

1.00 The Guardian. (Madsv, R) Nick represents a 15-year-old girl.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. (R) 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 Married At First Sight: Grand Reunion. Past contestants reunite for a dinner party.

8.45 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.45 Seduced By Evil. Takes a look at the case of Derek Alldred, a criminal mastermind who manipulated unsuspecting women.

11.15 Nine News Late.

11.45 Killer On The Line: Darlene Gentry. (Mav, R) 12.35 Young, Dumb And Banged Up In The Sun. (MA15+adlv) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Take Two. 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project.

A look at the day’s news.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (Final, PG) Aussie celebrities compete in a test of survival in the Australian outback.

9.00 The Graham Norton Show.

(Mals, R) Guests include Neil Patrick Harris, Carey Mulligan, James Norton, Ian Wright and Camille Cottin.

10.00 The Sunday Project.

(R) A look at the day’s news.

11.00 Bull. (R) A psychologist defends clients in court.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 CBS This Morning.

5.00 Headline News Early.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Sir Mouse. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Compass. 8.30 Louis Theroux: America’s Most Dangerous Pets. 9.30 Enslaved.

(Premiere) 10.30 Catalyst. 11.30 Auschwitz Untold: In Colour. 12.40am You Can’t Ask That. 1.00 Restoration Australia. 1.55 Comedy Up Late. 2.25 News Update. 2.30 Close. 5.00 The Day Henry Met. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.20 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 SBS Courtside. 10.00 NBA. New Orleans Pelicans v Houston Rockets. 12.30pm WorldWatch. 1.30 New Girl. 2.00 NBL. Melbourne United v South East Melbourne Phoenix. 4.00 NBL. Perth Wildcats v NZ Breakers. 6.00 New Girl. 6.30 France 24 English News.

7.00 Abandoned Places. 7.30 The Last Man On Earth.

7.55 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Why Women Kill. 9.25 United Shades Of America. 10.15 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Mums At The Table.

6.30 It Is Written. 7.00 Tomorrow’s World. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Home Shopping. 9.00 Australia: The Story Of Us. 11.00 NBC Today. Noon The Yorkshire Vet. 2.00 All The Things. 2.30 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. 3.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 Wild Bill. (Premiere) 9.30 Miniseries: Bancroft. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (52) 6am TV Shop. 6.30 Amazing Facts Presents. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.25 Dangerman. 12.45pm Getaway.

1.45 MOVIE: The Amorous Prawn. (1962) 3.30 MOVIE: Indiscreet. (1958, PG) 5.30 Tennis.

Melbourne Summer Series. Day 1. Night session.

10.00 Chicago Med. 11.00 Late Programs.

BOLD (81) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 Bondi Rescue Red Centre Adventure. 9.00 Mega Mechanics. 10.00 One Strange Rock. 11.00 Scorpion. 1pm The Doctors.

2.00 Beyond The Fire. 2.30 The Offroad Adventure Show. 3.30 Reel Action. 4.30 What’s Up Down Under. 5.00 iFish. 5.30 Star Trek: Enterprise. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles.

10.20 48 Hours. 11.20 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 8.45

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 From Up On Poppy Hill. (2011, PG) 10.10 Bugsy Malone. (1976, PG) 11.50 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 1.30pm My Neighbour Totoro.

(1988, PG) 3.10 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French) 4.50 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 6.50 Tom Thumb. (2001, PG, French) 8.30 Miriam Lies. (2018, M, Spanish) 10.10 Julieta. (2016, M, Spanish) Midnight Late Programs.

7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs.

Noon Football. AFL Women’s. Round 1. Richmond v Brisbane Lions. 2.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 1. Geelong v North Melbourne. 4.00 Bushfire Wars. 4.30 Graveyard Carz. 5.30 Counting Cars.

6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. The Knockout.

7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Caddyshack.

(1980, M) 10.35 MOVIE: Caddyshack II. (1988, PG) 12.45am Late Programs.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Dance Moms. 3.30 MOVIE: Look Who’s Talking. (1989, PG) 5.25 MOVIE: The Little Rascals.

(1994) 7.00 MOVIE: Journey To The Centre Of The Earth. (2008, PG) 9.00 MOVIE: Evolution. (2001, PG) 11.00 MOVIE: Brüno. (2009, MA15+) 12.35am Surfing Australia TV. 1.05 Mike Tyson Mysteries.

1.15 Dance Moms. 3.00 Power Rangers Super Beast Morphers. 3.30 Thunderbirds. 4.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (82)

Wapos Bay. 9.05 Kagagi. 9.30 Bushwhacked!

10.00 Softball. SA Premier League. 11.30 Netball.

SA Premier League. 12.40pm Football. Monsoon AFL. 2.00 African Football. 3.45 Football. NTFL. 5.45 African News. 6.00 APTN National News.

6.30 Artefact. 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.40 Adam Goodes: The Final Quarter. 10.10 The Point. 11.10 Late Programs.

6am Fam. 8.00 Becker.

9.00 Neighbours. 11.30 The Neighborhood. 1pm Becker. 2.00 The Middle. 3.30 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Friends. 10.30 2 Broke Girls.

Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Mom. 3.30 The Neighborhood. 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 The Brady Bunch.

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Monday, February 1 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (5)

WIN (8)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 11.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.45 Meet The Ferals. (R) 2.00 Unforgotten. (Malsv, R) 2.45 First Nation Farmers. (R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Back Roads.

(R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 This Week. 7.30 WorldWatch. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 Al Jazeera News. 2.00 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 2.30 Pompeii’s Final Hours: New Evidence. (PGa, R) 3.25 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.25 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.30 Jeopardy! (Return, PG) 5.55 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Tiny House Of Terror. (2017, Mv, R) 2.00 Gold Coast Medical. (Man, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Tennis. ATP Cup. Day 1. Day session.

3.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard.

4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat.

Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

5.30 Nine News Local. The latest news, sport and weather.

6.00 Headline News. 7.30 Entertainment Tonight. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa) 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.30 Entertainment Tonight.

3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Leigh Sales.

8.00 Stan Grant’s One Plus One. (Final) Stan Grant chats to Carlotta.

8.30 Four Corners. (Return) Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (Return, PG) Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 The Pacific: In The Wake Of Captain Cook With Sam Neill: Endeavour And Tahiti. (Premiere, PG) Sam Neill follows Captain Cook’s journey.

10.25 You Can’t Ask That: Firefighters. (Ml, R) 10.55 ABC Late News.

11.30 Harrow. (Final, Mav, R) 12.20 Wentworth. (MA15+av, R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Wentworth.

(MA15+av, R) 4.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.25 SBS World News.

7.35 The Architecture The Railways Built: St Pancras.

(PG) Presented by Tim Dunn.

8.30 24 Hours In Emergency: In Love And War. (M) An elderly lung cancer patient is rushed to St George’s Hospital with suspected sepsis.

9.25 The Story Of The Songs: Madonna. (Premiere, M) Curtis Hudson and Billy Steinberg reveal the creative processes that led to three of Madonna’s iconic hits.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Agent Hamilton. (MA15+v, R) 11.50 Outlander. (MA15+a, R) 1.55 Cocaine Trade Exposed: The Invisibles. (Ma, R) 3.45 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (Return, PGav) Colby’s life hangs in the balance.

7.30 Holey Moley Australia.

(Premiere, PG) Contestants tackle a mini golf course.

9.00 9-1-1. (Return, M) Bobby and the 118 race to save passengers on a city bus that has crashed into a building.

10.00 The Rookie. (Mv) Nolan is given some life-changing news.

11.00 World’s Deadliest Weather: Caught On Camera. (PGa) 12.00 Robbie Coltrane’s Critical Evidence: The Saturday Night Strangler – Joe Kappen. (Ma, R) 1.00 The Guardian. (Madsv, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight: Grand Reunion. Past contestants reunite for a dinner party.

9.00 Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. Australia’s favourite celebrities battle it out in a quest to win $1 million for their chosen charity.

10.15 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.45 Children Who Kill. (Mal, R) Susanna Reid meets convicted murderers.

11.40 The First 48: Deadly Secret/ Behind Closed Doors. (Mav, R) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.00 WIN News.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia.

(Return) Fourteen teams of two people in a pre-existing relationship embark on a journey around Australia.

9.00 MOVIE: Peppermint.

(2018, MA15+av) Five years after her husband and daughter were killed in a senseless act of violence, a woman returns from self-exile to seek revenge against those responsible for the crime and the system that let them go free. Jennifer Garner, John Gallagher Jr, John Ortiz.

11.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

12.00 The Project. (R) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 CBS This Morning.

5.00 Headline News Early.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.45 David Attenborough’s Rise Of Animals. 9.50 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.35 Escape From The City. 11.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 12.15am Would I Lie To You? 12.45 Parks And Recreation. 1.10 Reno 911! 1.30 Unprotected Sets. 2.25 News Update.

2.30 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

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6am WW. 9.30 SBS Courtside. 10.00 NBA. Washington Wizards v Brooklyn Nets. 12.30pm WW. 1.30 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 1.40 VICE World Of Sports. 2.05 Curse Of Oak Island. 2.55 Earthworks. 3.45 WorldWatch. 4.10 This Week. 5.05 Only Connect. 5.40 Shortland Street.

6.10 Abandoned Engineering. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 RocKwiz. 10.15 Late Programs.

7TWO (72)

6am Morning Programs.

8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute.

9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 MOVIE: The Falcon In Mexico. (1944, PG) Noon Room For Improvement.

12.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 1.00 World’s Most Amazing Videos. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.40 Late Programs.

9GEM (52)

6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 9.00 Tennis. ATP Cup. Day 1. Day session. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives.

1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 Heartbeat. 4.30 Tennis. ATP Cup. Day 1. Night session. 10.30 Law & Order. 11.30 Late Programs.

BOLD (81)

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Artefact. 2.30 Clinton’s Walk For Justice. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.55 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.00 Musomagic.

4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Cooking Hawaiian Style. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari.

7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 News. 7.30 Yulubidyi - Until The End. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 Mabo: Life Of An Island Man. 10.30 News. 10.40 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 7.20 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 9.20 Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 11.15 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 1.05pm Tom Thumb. (2001, PG, French) 2.45 The Man Who Invented Christmas.

(2017, PG) 4.40 Bugsy Malone. (1976, PG) 6.20 My Neighbour Totoro. (1988, PG) 8.00 Run Lola Run. (1998, M, German) 9.30 Sicilian Ghost Story. (2017, MA15+, Italian) Midnight Late Programs.

7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Last Car Garage. 10.00 America’s Game.

11.00 A Football Life. Noon Bushfire Wars. 12.30 Storage Wars Canada. 2.00 Back Country Rescue.

3.00 Bushfire Wars. 3.30 Blokesworld. 4.00 Counting Cars. 4.30 Hellfire Heroes. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars.

7.30 Restoration Workshop. 8.30 MOVIE: Patriot Games. (1992, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs.

10.00 Tennis. Melbourne Summer Series. Day session. 5pm Tennis. Melbourne Summer Series.

Night session. 10.00 Police Ten 7. 11.00 Traffic Cops. Midnight Quantum Leap. 1.00 Bromans.

2.00 Soapbox Racing. Red Bull Series. Round 1.

Replay. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 3.30 Ninjago.

4.00 Pokémon. 4.30 Pokémon Journeys. 4.50 Mega Man: Fully Charged. 5.10 Late Programs.

PEACH (82)

6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder.

10.00 Star Trek: Voyager. Noon Nash Bridges.

1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 CSI: Miami.

3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Enterprise. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 11.15 NCIS: New Orleans. 12.10am Shopping. 2.10 Late Programs.

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6am Judging Amy. 7.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 8.00 The Neighborhood.

9.00 Friends. 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. 11.00 Becker. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 2.00 The King Of Queens. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Late Programs.

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Tuesday, February 2 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (5)

WIN (8)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Bee Cause. (R) 11.00 Gardening Australia.

(Final, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Unforgotten. (Mals, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.10 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Back Roads. (R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 10.30 German News.

11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News.

12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour.

2.00 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 2.30 Pompeii’s Final Hours: New Evidence. (PG, R) 3.25 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.25 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.05 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.35 Jeopardy! (PG)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 To Be Advised.

1.30 Surf Patrol. (R) 2.00 Gold Coast Medical. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Tennis. ATP Cup. Day 2. Day session.

3.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard.

4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat.

Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

5.30 Nine News Local. The latest news, sport and weather.

6.00 Headline News. 7.30 Entertainment Tonight. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal) 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.30 Entertainment Tonight.

3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Leigh Sales.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent.

(Return) International affairs program.

8.30 Designing A Legacy. (Ml) Tim Ross meets families whose lives have been shaped by the designs of their iconic homes.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 ABC Late News.

11.05 Glitch. (Final, Malv, R) 12.00 Wentworth. (Mals, R) 12.50 Parliament Question Time.

2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Wentworth. (Mals, R) 4.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys: Palermo To Mt Etna.

(PG) Hosted by Michael Portillo.

8.35 24 Hours In Emergency: Pressure Point. (M) A 12-year-old is airlifted to St George’s Hospital after being struck by a motorcycle.

9.30 Travel Man’s Greatest Trips: Mind Body And Soul. (PG) Part 4 of 4.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 The A Word. (Mals) 12.00 The Pier. (Malsv, R) 12.55 Deep State. (MA15+v, R) 4.00 Peter Kuruvita’s Coastal Kitchen.

(R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) The Parata brothers’ luck runs thin.

7.30 Holey Moley Australia. (PG) Contestants tackle a mini golf course.

9.00 The Good Doctor. (Return, M) Shaun treats a patient with an unpredictable illness unlike anything he has ever seen before.

10.00 The Resident. (Return, M) Conrad and Nic prepare for their wedding.

11.00 Station 19. (Mal) Station 19 fights a raging inferno.

12.00 Black-ish. (PGa, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. Ordinary Australians become travel critics.

8.30 Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. Australia’s favourite celebrities battle it out in a quest to win $1 million for their chosen charity.

9.45 Murder, Lies And Alibis: The Bank Job. (MA15+lv, R) The story of a notorious bank heist.

11.00 Nine News Late.

11.30 Hamish & Andy’s Gap Year Asia. (PGls, R) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.00 WIN News.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia. The teams continue their race around Australia as they vie for the $250,000 cash prize.

9.00 NCIS. (M) McGee and his wife Delilah’s holiday to The Bahamas transforms into a high-stakes mission.

10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv) Deeks struggles during training.

11.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

12.00 The Project. (R) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 CBS This Morning.

5.00 Headline News Early.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 7.55 Doctor Who. 8.45 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.25 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 9.45 Rosehaven. (Final) 10.10 The IT Crowd. (Final) 10.35 Frontline. 11.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow. 1.20am Parks And Recreation.

1.40 Reno 911! 2.05 Unprotected Sets. 2.25 News Update. 2.30 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 SBS Courtside. 10.30 Basketball. NBA. Atlanta Hawks v Los Angeles Lakers. 1pm WorldWatch. 2.00 The Curse Of Oak Island. 2.50 Hunting Hitler. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 Only Connect. 5.40 Shortland Street. 6.10 Abandoned Engineering. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Fringe Nation: Extremists In America. 9.20 The 2000s. 10.10 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs.

8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute.

9.30 NBC Today. Noon Room For Improvement.

12.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 1.00 World’s Most Amazing Videos. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Sydney Weekender. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. 8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 The Bay. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (52) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 9.00 Tennis. ATP Cup. Day 2. Day session. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives.

1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 Heartbeat. 4.30 Tennis. ATP Cup. Day 2. Night session. 10.30 Law & Order. 11.30 Late Programs.

BOLD (81)

6am Shopping. 8.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 11.00 Jake And The Fatman. Noon Nash Bridges. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 CSI: Miami. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Enterprise. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 10.25 CSI: Miami. 11.20 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 6.50 My Neighbour Totoro. (1988, PG) 8.30 Tom Thumb. (2001, PG, French) 10.10 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French) 11.50 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 1.50pm Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 3.45 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 5.55 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 7.45 Fanny’s Journey. (2016, M, French) 9.30 The Forbidden Kingdom. (2008, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 American Pickers. 10.00 America’s Game.

11.00 A Football Life. Noon Swamp People. 1.00 Storage Wars Canada. 2.00 Back Country Rescue.

3.00 Storage Wars. 3.30 Pawn Stars. 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Hellfire Heroes. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars.

7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Outback Opal Hunters.

(Return) 10.30 Yukon Gold. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs.

10.00 Tennis. Melbourne Summer Series. Day session. 5pm Tennis. Melbourne Summer Series.

Night session. 10.00 Police Ten 7. 11.00 Traffic Cops. Midnight Quantum Leap. 1.00 Urbex: Enter At Your Own Risk. 2.00 Soapbox Racing. Red Bull Series. Round 2. Replay. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo.

3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Pokémon. 4.30 Pokémon Journeys. 4.50 Late Programs.

PEACH (82) 6am Judging Amy. 7.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The King Of Queens. 10.00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

11.00 Frasier. Noon WIN’s All Australian News.

1.00 Man With A Plan. 2.00 The King Of Queens.

3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 4.00 Becker.

5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Mom. 11.00 Late Programs.

Songlines On Screen. 2.10 Boy Nomad. 2.30 Mparntwe: Sacred Sites. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Cooking Hawaiian Style. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 News. 7.30 African American: Many Rivers To Cross. 8.30 Superstition. 9.20 NITV News Update. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.00 Football. NTFL. Midnight Late Programs.

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Wednesday, February 3 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (5)

WIN (8)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings.

10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Stan Grant’s One Plus One. (PGal, R) 11.00 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Back Roads. (R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Where Are You Really From?

(PG, R) 2.30 Pompeii’s Final Hours: New Evidence. (PGa, R) 3.25 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 4.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.05 Letters And Numbers.

(R) 5.35 Jeopardy! (PG)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 To Be Advised.

1.30 Surf Patrol. (R) 2.00 Gold Coast Medical. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Tennis. ATP Cup. Day 3. Day session.

3.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard.

4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat.

Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

5.30 Nine News Local. The latest news, sport and weather.

6.00 Headline News. 7.30 Entertainment Tonight. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa) 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.30 Entertainment Tonight.

3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Leigh Sales.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (Return, PG) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Return) A satirical news program exposing the humorous, absurd and downright hypocritical.

9.00 Aftertaste. (Premiere, Mls) A celebrity chef tries to reinvent himself.

9.30 QI. (PG) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

10.00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 10.45 ABC Late News.

11.15 Four Corners. (R) 12.00 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.20 Wentworth. (MA15+als, R) 1.05 Parliament Question Time. 2.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Wentworth. (MA15+als, R) 4.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Britain’s Most Historic Towns: Glasgow – Age Of Steam. (PG) Professor Alice Roberts explores Glasgow.

8.30 The Last Journey Of The Vikings. (PG) Part 4 of 4. Documents how the descendants of the Vikings became involved in the battle for the English throne.

9.30 Vikings. (MA15+) Ivar and Hvitserk return to Kattegat.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.55 24 Hours In Emergency: Someone To Come Home To. (Ma, R) 11.50 MOVIE: 1987: When The Day Comes. (2017, MA15+v, R, South Korea) 2.15 Fourth Estate: The NY Times And Trump.

(Ml, R) 3.50 Great British Railway Journeys.

(R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Dean calls in a favour from the old crew.

7.30 Holey Moley Australia. (PG) Contestants battle for supremacy on an obstacle-filled supersized mini golf course.

9.00 MOVIE: Captain America: The First Avenger. (2011, Mv, R) During World War II, a young man volunteers for a top-secret research project which turns him into a superhero. Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell, Hugo Weaving.

11.30 Surveillance Oz Dashcam.

(PG, R) Takes a look at dashcam footage.

12.00 Code Black. (Mas, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGlns) Narrated by Denise Scott.

8.30 MOVIE: Top End Wedding.

(2019, Ml) A woman and her fiancé have just 10 days to find her mother before their wedding. Miranda Tapsell, Gwilym Lee, Shari Sebbens.

10.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

11.00 The InBetween. (Mav) A schoolteacher is murdered.

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.00 WIN News.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia. The teams continue their race around Australia as they vie for the $250,000 cash prize.

9.00 Bull. (Mv, R) Bull and Benny search for jurors who sympathise with dysfunctional family relationships when they defend Bull’s old friend, an in-debt gambler accused of killing her wealthy father to gain her inheritance.

11.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

12.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 CBS This Morning.

5.00 Headline News Early.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.45 Designing A Legacy. 9.45 Restoration Australia. 10.45 Enslaved.

11.50 Louis Theroux: America’s Most Dangerous Pets. 12.50am Parks And Recreation. 1.10 Reno 911! 1.30 Unprotected Sets. 1.55 News Update.

2.00 Close. 5.00 The Day Henry Met. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.20 Sarah & Duck. 5.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31)

6am WorldWatch.

Noon Basketball. NBA. New Orleans Pelicans v Houston Rockets. Replay. 2.00 The Curse Of Oak Island. 2.50 Hunting Hitler. 3.40 WorldWatch.

5.05 Only Connect. 5.40 Shortland Street. 6.10 Abandoned Engineering. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Your Name. (2016, PG) 10.25 MOVIE: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. (2001, M) 12.15am Late Programs.

7TWO (72)

6am Morning Programs.

8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute.

9.30 NBC Today. Noon Room For Improvement.

12.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 1.00 World’s Most Amazing Videos. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Make It Yours. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Frankie Drake Mysteries. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.50 Late Programs.

9GEM (52)

6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 9.00 Tennis. ATP Cup. Day 3. Day session. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives.

1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 Heartbeat. 4.30 Tennis. ATP Cup. Day 3. Night session. 10.30 Law & Order. 11.30 Late Programs.

BOLD (81)

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Race For Justice. 2.00 On The Road. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Aussie Bush Tales.

4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Cooking Hawaiian Style. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 6.55 Our Stories. 7.10 News.

7.20 First Australians. 8.30 The Whole Table. 9.30 When The Natives Get Restless. 10.00 News. 10.10 Red Earth Uncovered. 10.40 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Dean Spanley. Continued. (2008, PG) 7.10 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 9.20 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 11.10 Complicity. (2018, PG, Japanese) 1.20pm The Nutty Professor. (1963, PG) 3.20 The Tree Of Life. (2011, PG) 5.50 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 7.50 Summer Of ’92. (2015, M, Danish) 9.30 The City Of Lost Children. (1995, M, French) 11.35 Late Programs.

7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Swamp People. 1.00 Storage Wars Canada. 2.00 Back Country Rescue. 3.00 Storage Wars. 3.30 Pawn Stars. 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Hellfire Heroes. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers.

7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Simpsons. 8.30 Family Guy. 9.30 American Dad! 10.30 Family Guy. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs.

10.00 Tennis. Melbourne Summer Series. Day session. 5pm Tennis. Melbourne Summer Series.

Night session. 10.00 Police Ten 7. 11.00 Traffic Cops. Midnight Quantum Leap. 1.00 The Horn.

2.00 Soapbox Racing. Red Bull Series. Round 3.

Replay. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 3.30 Ninjago.

4.00 Pokémon. 4.30 Pokémon Journeys. 4.50 Mega Man: Fully Charged. 5.10 Late Programs.

PEACH (82)

6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder.

10.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 11.00 Jake And The Fatman. Noon Nash Bridges. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 CSI: Miami. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Enterprise. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles.

10.20 NCIS. 11.15 Late Programs.

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6am Judging Amy. 7.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 8.00 Fam. 8.30 Becker.

9.00 The King Of Queens. 10.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 11.00 Frasier. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 2.00 The King Of Queens. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 2 Broke Girls. 11.00 Late Programs.

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Thursday, February 4 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (5)

WIN (8)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures. (PG, R) 11.00 Designing A Legacy.

(Ml, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 1.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.10 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Back Roads. (R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.15 Where Are You Really From?

(PG, R) 2.45 Rome Unpacked. (PG, R) 5.05 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.35 Jeopardy! (PG)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: The Wrong Teacher. (2018, Masv, R) 2.00 Gold Coast Medical. (PGaln, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 MOVIE: Hope Springs. (2012, Mas, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat.

5.30 Nine News Local.

6.00 Headline News. 7.30 Entertainment Tonight. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal) 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.30 Entertainment Tonight.

3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Leigh Sales.

8.00 Back Roads: Cobar, NSW. (Return, PG) Heather Ewart visits Cobar in NSW. 8.30 Q+A. (Return) Interactive public affairs program featuring a panel of experts and commentators answering questions.

9.35 To Be Advised.

10.35 ABC Late News.

11.05 To Be Advised.

12.05 Wentworth. (Mlv, R) 12.50 Parliament Question Time.

1.55 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Wentworth. (Mlv, R) 4.00 Poh’s Kitchen.

(R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The World’s Greatest Palaces: Neuschwanstein Castle. (PG) A look at Neuschwanstein Castle.

8.30 Michael Mosley: Truth About Sleep. Michael Mosley takes a look at the nature of sleep and what happens when people do not get enough of it.

9.35 World On Fire. (M) The Nazis have taken over Paris.

10.45 SBS World News Late.

11.15 24 Hours In Police Custody: Smuggled. (Malv, R) 12.10 Home Ground. (MA15+l, R) 2.10 The Little Drummer Girl. (Masv, R) 4.00 Inside North Korea’s Dynasty. (PGv, R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGsv) A mysterious woman arrives in town. Justin gets serious with Ziggy.

Christian looks for a place to live.

7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League.

The Challenger.

10.30 To Be Advised.

12.00 MOVIE: The Making Of A Hollywood Madam. (1996, Mas, R) A doctor discovers his daughter is a madam. Michael Gross, Cindy Pickett.

2.00 To Be Advised.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Tennis. ATP Cup. Day 4. Night session. From Melbourne Park.

10.30 Nine News Late. Takes a look at the latest news and events from Australia and around the world.

11.00 World’s Worst Flights: Extreme Weather. (M, R) Extreme winds down a plane.

12.00 The Horn: The Smallest Price. (Malm, R) Follows the work of a search and rescue team.

1.00 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. Home shopping.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.00 WIN News.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 Ambulance. An insight into the ambulance service, from the highly pressurised control room to crews on the streets.

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mads) The team questions a group of university roommates when a young Italian woman staying with them goes missing during COVID-19 lockdown, only to have the case take a tragic twist.

10.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

11.30 WIN’s All Australian News.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late night talk show.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 CBS This Morning.

5.00 Headline News Early.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.45 Mock The Week.

9.20 Hard Quiz. 9.50 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 10.20 You Can’t Ask That. 10.45 Rise Of The Animals. 11.45 Parks And Recreation. 12.05am Reno 911! 12.30 Unprotected Sets. (Final) 12.50 Would I Lie To You? 1.20 QI. 1.50 Brassic. 2.35 News Update. 2.40 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Basketball. NBA. Washington Wizards v Brooklyn Nets. Replay. 2.00 Post Radical. 2.50 Hunting Hitler. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 Only Connect. 5.40 Shortland Street. 6.10 Abandoned Engineering. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island.

9.20 Skin: A History Of Nudity In The Movies. 11.40 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Room For Improvement. 12.30 Australia’s Best Backyards.

1.00 World’s Most Amazing Videos. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Creek To Coast. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown.

8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (52) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.00 Antiques Roadshow. 2.30 MOVIE: The House In Nightmare Park. (1973, PG) 4.30 Tennis. ATP Cup. Day 4. Night session. 7.30 Poirot. 9.30 The First 48.

10.30 The Disappearance. 11.30 Late Programs.

BOLD (81)

6am Shopping. 8.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 11.00 Jake And The Fatman. Noon Nash Bridges. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 CSI: Miami. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Enterprise. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. 9.30 L.A.’s Finest. 10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Nutty Professor. Continued. (1963, PG) 7.25 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 9.25 The Tree Of Life. (2011, PG) 11.55 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 2.05pm Dilili In Paris. (2018, PG, French) 3.45 Death Defying Acts. (2007, PG) 5.35 Complicity. (2018, PG, Japanese) 7.45 Raising Arizona. (1987, M) 9.30 Pan’s Labyrinth. (2006, MA15+, Spanish) 11.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs.

7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 Hellfire Heroes. 9.00 American Pickers. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Swamp People. 1.00 Storage Wars Canada. 2.00 Back Country Rescue. 3.00 Storage Wars. 3.30 Pawn Stars. 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Hellfire Heroes. 5.30 Storage Wars.

6.00 To Be Advised. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.30 MOVIE: RED. (2010, M) 10.50 Late Programs.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs.

10.00 Tennis. Melbourne Summer Series. Day session. 5pm Australian Open Tennis Draw. 6.00 Tennis. Melbourne Summer Series. Night session.

10.00 Police Ten 7. 11.00 Traffic Cops. Midnight Quantum Leap. 1.00 Xtreme Collxtion. 2.00 Soapbox Racing. Red Bull Series. Round 4. Replay.

3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Pokémon. 4.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (82)

Red Earth Uncovered. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Cooking Hawaiian Style. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 NITV News Update. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 MOVIE: The Last King Of Scotland. (2006, MA15+) 10.40 Late Programs.

6am Judging Amy. 7.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 8.00 Fam. 8.30 Becker.

9.00 The King Of Queens. 10.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 11.00 Frasier. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 2.00 The King Of Queens. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Friends. 11.00 Late Programs.

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PUZZLES No. 013

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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Nassau and Suffolk County are located in which US state?

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Which TV series stars Brenda Blethyn (pictured) as Detective Chief Inspector Stanhope?

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Cricket - and catch-ups...

Around 30 teams took part in the 2021 Warwick Cricket Association Australia Day Carnival last weekend, including dozens of players from out of town with local origins or connections of one kind or another who return every year for the event.

It was a big weekend of both cricket and socialising, with the weather kind in being warm rather than sweltering, and local grounds looking in tip-top condition thanks to the recent rain and TLC from dedicated volunteer groundskeepers. And there was no shortage of banter, good-natured rivalry and remembering past players, both family members and mates, with some teams notching up 30 years of involvement in the Carnival.

The Stunned Mullets took out the main competition after a nail-biting final against Summers at Slade Oval last Sunday afternoon

- batting second Summers chased 110 but at the close of 20 overs after a truly valiant fighting effort finished on 7 for 99. The Mullets’ origins in the late 1990s are in both cricket and hockey circles in Warwick, with players making an annual pilgrimage to the Rose City from as far away as Cairns and Yeppoon, as well as Brisbane and Toowoomba.

The Warwick Cricket Association paid tribute to the volunteer organisers of the 2021 Carnival - and a special mention was made of Slade Oval - otherwise known as ‘Lords’ - groundskeepers Brian Miller, Phil Willing, Scott Young, John Cleary, Shaun O’Leary and Dave Walker.

All agreed ‘Lords’ looked a treat this year and the pitch itself was prepared to perfection ...

MORE CRICKET CARNIVAL COVERAGE IN CASEY’S SPIN - PAGES 44-47...

Extreme XI enjoy Sunday morning in Queens Park.

Members of Sel’s XI again this year remembered legendary local boxing figure Sel Brackin after whom the team is named – Jamie Gardner, Michael Brackin, Tommy Brackin, Grant Beckhouse, Ricki Honikki, Gavin Beckhouse, Geordie Beckhouse, Ashley Alldridge and Paul Henningsen. Sel’s XI finished runners-up in the Social Competition.

Digglers supporters (back) Darren Costello, Andrew Boal, Matt Wainwright, and (front) Harry Gillespie, Nick Gee, Bessie Gillespie.

The Stunned Mullets leave Slade Park oval after their grand final win.

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Hulks XI pictured at Queens Park on Sunday.

Marbucks XI have notched up a decade in the carnival.

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Max’s XI.

Rosewool Icemen - and supporters.

Joseph Wagner, Marli Bryan and Rhys Fowler were on hand for the Slade Oval presentations last Sunday. Joseph and Rhys played for Dales XI, formed in memory of Dale Roser.

Jeremy Martin, Chris McLennan, Michael Benz and Blocker of Rettkes XI, who won the Social Competition.

Relaxing at Slade Oval just before last Sunday’s presentations were Jason Steketee, Michael Bourke, Tim Burraston and Lachlan Gross. Speaking of the Bourkes – no fewer than nine members of the family played for Maryvale Condy last weekend, including Michael’s daughter Lucy.

Badzys Bandits.

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Showy vines rewarding About two years ago the crepe myrtle street trees in Warwick were pruned rather drastically and in fact a number died. However this year they look wonderful. Driving down Fitzroy Street on the eastern side of Albion Street and in East Street near the Big W complex, they have put on a particularly lovely display. In fact everywhere around town they are looking good. Certainly there are still some problems with the growth of suckers but generally they are thriving again. The weather has suited them well.

In a local nursery I saw a great assortment of the “Diamonds in the Dark” variety with the very deep burgundy leaves as a foil for the flowers and they are certainly a specimen worthy of a place in any garden.

Another creeper I have noticed flourishing in town gardens lately is the pink tecoma, pink trumpet vine or also known as Port St. Johns creeper after the place of origin in South Africa. Its botanical name is Podranea ricasoliana and also known as bignonia ricasoliana. Not being a botanist I have no idea why there are two botanical names! I am used to plants having many common names but this was a first for me.

It is a fast growing, evergreen climber grown for the abundance of beautiful pink, trumpet shaped flowers that appear from spring through summer and even early autumn. Being originally from South Africa it does like a warm sunny position but can be grown as far south as Melbourne.

Pink tecoma a fast climber...

It appears to thrive here in our area and my mum had one growing on the central coast of NSW about 65 years ago. My darling mum was not known for her green thumbs so it must be easy to grow!

It can grow to 10 metres tall but handles pruning well immediately after flowering to keep it in check. Like clematis it likes its roots cool and its head in the sun to really thrive so it is a good idea to mulch well around the base.

As such a vigorous grower it requires feeding well and regularly with manure and compost to be at its best.

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The red trumpet vine is from the same bignoniaceace family, has the botanical name campsis radicans, but is native to the eastern United States. It is also a vigorous grower in the same way and likes similar conditions. At the gate into the yard of the family home when I was married, there was a lovely showy specimen that had been planted many years before by my mother in law - my father in law pruned it hard every year and it thrived!

I’ve recently found our native croweas and think they are very special. They are a small wax flowered shrub native to Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia and related to the native boronias. They are moderately frost tolerant and like a well-drained spot in

partial shade. Except that there is a very high hedge on the other side of the fence, I would have the perfect spot for some on the eastern side of my house.

They seem to come in a range of colours from white through light pink and mauve to a vibrant purple/pink with the dainty waxy flowers appearing through autumn and winter. Google tells me that the hybrid variety “Festival” makes a good container or rockery plant and is useful as a cut flower. This would also give it the necessary trim to keep it in a nice mounded shape. Maybe I’ll try one in a pot and see how it goes.

The paddocks of sunflowers that have been a showy yellow delight in our area are ripening nicely and should provide a good harvest. The heads are hanging heavily full of the precious, nutritious, oily seed. I must remember to get my seed in earlier for the 2021 display. Hopefully I will have a variety of sizes and colours flowering by the end of the year.

Take care pruning the new growth on your shrubs. I disturbed a hidden nest of red hornets doing this and got bitten though my jeans.

Fortunately I am not allergic but still came up in a painful, itchy, annoying welt about 3 inches in diameter on my calf!

My lawn is thickening nicely as a result of the fertiliser I spread before the rain started and I really am enjoying the exercise of mowing and whipper snipping at least once a week and pulling weeds in the garden!

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By Casey O’Connor Despite initial concerns over Covid-19 and then the weather the cricket gods looked favourably on the organisers and players of the 2021 Australia Day Cricket Carnival.

President of the Warwick Cricket Association Andrew Bryson and one of the main organiser said the 2021 Carnival had been a successful one for the Warwick Cricket Association on all levels.

“We were blessed with good weather in the days leading up to the carnival and over the course of the weekend,” a clearly relieved Bryson said on Monday morning.

“The grounds were the best they have been for many years thanks to the weather and the tireless work of the curators. 30 teams competed with approximately 600 players from across Queensland and northern NSW here for the weekend.

In all Bryson said they played at 10 different locations included a return to Greymare for the first game on their newly refurbished synthetic pitch.

A big thank you to the large contingent of umpires who were great over the entire weekend.

Special thanks to Greg Payne one of the co-coordinators who also arranged all of the Umpires of the Carnival and did many games himself in addition to all his other duties over the two days.

The overall winners were Stunned Mullets who have a liking for a win at the Carnival taking our four of the past seven titles. Their opponents this year were the once again welldressed Summers who also played some great cricket.

Carnival Results ...

Grand Final Winners Carnival - Stunned Mullets Player of the Final - Jordan Siebenhausen (Summers XI) Winner of the Social Final - Rettke’s XI Player of the Social Final - Jack Ragh (Rettke’s XI) Leading run Scorer - John Cleary (Max’s XI) Leading wicket taker - Adam Cummins (Mitch’s / Browns Xi) - (Cummins also took a hat trick in the first game) Top scorer of the Carnival 116 runs - Tom Bourke - (Maryvale / Condy All Rounder of the Carnival - Tom Bourke (Maryvale / Condy) Best Batting average - David Gavin (Mitch’s / Browns XI) Winner of the Annual Throwing Competition (86 metres) - Pat Gordon (Ross’ XI)

There was a large contingent of Bears/Smalls players and supporters on hand to start the carnival in style on Saturday morning as they prepared to face Maryvale Condy. The group pictured here (minus one of their organisers, Peter Rutledge - off busy doing things) as they celebrated their 30th reunion.

Picture: PERDITTA O’CONNOR

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Dales XI get the prize for the most unusual drink container - a repurposed coffin which I am told reliably holds eight cartons of beer and 50 bags of ice, give or take - enough for a thirsty cricket team. They make an annual pilgrimage to the Australia Day Carnival to play in memory of their friend and relative the late Dale Roser of Emu Vale.

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“Pick a Bourke” - any Bourke - there were plenty to pick from at Dunning Oval on Saturday morning - in total there were nine Bourkes playing for Maryvale Condy.

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Player of the Social final was Jack Ragh from the winning side Rettke’s XI.

Sel’s XI bowler meeting his “push-ups for boundaries” requirements Persimmons batsman James “Dead Weight” Mainey hit a six.

Picture: DARYL NAUMANN FROM ACTIVE MEMORIES

Player of the Final Jordan Siebenhausen (Summers XI) pictured with sponsor Danny Lyons and Warwick Cricket Association President Andrew Bryson in the background.

Persimmons Unbeaten father and son partnership Andrew “12th Man” and Captain Riley “Apollo” Skerman cross for a single at the newly refurbished Greymare Oval On Sunday.

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No need for a third umpire referral - “that’s OUT”. The fiery pace of the Sel’s XI bowling attack smashed the stumps of Persimmon” batsman, Noah “Short N Gone” Dwan in half.

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A top weekend of cricket Another successful Warwick Australia Day Cricket Carnival drew to a close on Sunday afternoon. . .

Congratulations to the overall winners Stunned Mullets who lifted the trophy and the $$. There can be no doubting the consistency of the Stunned Mullets who now notched up four carnival wins in the past seven years. Think their opponents may be the ones who are “Stunned”.

After some spirited cricket on Saturday, the semi-finalists and the draw was announced late on Saturday night as the organisers collated the score sheets from grounds all across the Warwick area. Organisers were justifiably a little bleary eyed after putting in a big one on Saturday to ensure things ran smoothly and the scores etc were tabulated correctly and the finalists announced.

The semi finalists were certainly a mix of regulars - Stunned Mullets progressed to the final after their win over Jonsey’s at Briggs. Mitch’s/Browns exited after Summers also progressed to the final following their game at Queens Park. At Slade Ring Ins and Maryvale Condy were the other teams who headed into the Semi finals in contention but got to have an early mark and no doubt enjoy a cold one while watching the final.

The Social games were certainly that though there was plenty of off and on field banter and some very serious social games.

Many of the Umpires (especially those who did mostly Social games) woke up Monday morning feeling like they had shoulders akin to Grant Hackett (as one reported) after throwing their arms out and signaling a myriad of wides over the course of the weekend but then - them’s the rules. Besides penguins need to exercise their wings... apparently.

I did hear a whisper that there may have been an errant streaker at one of the games.

Fortunately for that person there were no Andrew Symonds types on the field at the time and he may have had a get out of goal free card concealed somewhere on his person.

But wait, the judiciary may yet come knocking.

Organising and running this carnival is no small feat and in the main despite having a dam good time all teams did the right thing which was pleasing for organisers.

Now that the dust has settled and the hangovers have been attended to it is almost time for sport fans to turn their attention to Rugby League with only weeks now before the opening games of the 2021 season.

Hopefully 2021 is a season more in keeping with what players, fans, sponsors, organisers and administrators are used to.

In the meantime it is back to serious training for everyone concerned.

-Casey

GREENBERG TO GO INTO BAT FOR ACA The Australian Cricketers Association looks likely to formally announce the former NRL CEO Todd Greenberg as their replacement for their outgoing Chief Executive Alastair Nicholson.

Greenberg’s tenure at the NRL was widely regarded as a successful period in the NRL and while he brings a wealth of experience in Sports Management and administration to the role the game of cricket is not all that foreign to the former first grade Sydney cricketer. He is also known to have a deep knowledge and understanding of the game.

Greenberg has always been an administrator to admit he did not always get everything right in his roles but is a firm believer in including all stakeholders and is comfortable engaging with various types of people.

He has said in the past that in his roles with the NRL and Bulldogs you could one moment be speaking with the most passionate supporter and the next with the PM.

Todd Greenberg is set to be announced as the CEO of the Australian Cricketers Association heralding a change of Codes for the popular senior sport administrator.

Roslyn Darton Captain of the Warwick Ladies Cricket club and Majella Kahler were the winners last week in the Ladies golf competition.

“It has a variety of different challenges but that’s also what makes working in sport so fundamentally good because it is such a challenge.”

In the past there have been plenty of challenges for the man who is the player’s representative at the table when it comes to player conditions and payments and while there has been much groundwork done there will no doubt be enough speed bumps in the road to keep Greenberg even more motivated about sport and in particular cricket as he goes into bat for the Australian players.

It is understood that the Greenberg’s appointment was confirmed at an ACA Board meeting on Monday.

A CLUB PLUS A LINE TRIMMER EQUALS A WINNER The Stanthorpe Golf course has been fortunate to receive a little rain as a result of the recent showers in the area and while others may have received more rain there has been enough fall on the course to ensure a good covering of grass. It also meant that players last Saturday found there was a good deal less run out and some players found the going tough.

Not so the case for the eventual winner Keith Barnett who was the only player on the day to score under handicap for the round. His winning score 37 points. He has been spending plenty of time around the course lately with either his clubs in hand or a line trimmer; refining his game or alternatively taming the rough. It certainly appeared to pay dividends on Saturday as he picked up the winners prize kindly donated by sponsors Len and Pauline Leigh.

Mike McAuliffe and Angelo Maugeri finished the round with 36 points apiece. McAuliffe getting the nod after the countback to claim the runner’s up prize while Angelo Maugeri settled for a spot in the run down but set himself up nicely for a good round at Sporters on Sunday morning.

Also getting a mention in the run down were Terry Roser and Alan Kerr (35). There was a flock of players on 34 so much so that a decision was made to have a run up much to the delight of Cal Smith and Aaron Simmers who managed to achieve 21 points for their day.

Winner of the Ladies event was Neta

The Stunned Mullets celebrate their Australia Day Cricket Carnival win last Sunday.

Thouard (32) who is another player who has returned some very consistent scores recently.

It has not escaped notice that it is the fourth time in as many events that she has featured among the prize winners since golf resumed.

A holiday enjoyed at some discreet golf academy perhaps?

Kay Webb (27) is another who is never too far from the action was declared the runner up after a three way countback. Margie Locke and Lyn Ludlow also returned 27 and collected in the run down. It was great to see Edith Stewart back on the course on Saturday. She has been battling some injuries recently and it was good to see her back in action on the fairways. Unfortunately those heavy conditions we mentioned earlier resulted in Edith retiring after nine holes but I’m told she will be back.

It will be another big day this Saturday at the Stanthorpe Golf club with player lining up for a 4BBB Stableford in the very popular

David Townsend Memorial Golf Day. It is an opportunity for golfers young and old to acknowledge the contribution to the club of David Townsend. Townsend a keen golfer and a good all round sportsman established the midweek golf competition at the club. The day will be sponsored by the Stanthorpe RSL and the midweek golfers.

It is a shotgun start at 12 noon and nominations should be received by 11.20am to allow the starter to determine tee positions. This would be appreciated by the starter. There is currently a time sheet on the board at the club house.

REDS ROCK RISDON Members of the Queensland Reds team rolled into Warwick on Thursday afternoon. The visit was part of the Reds to the Region Tour to help acknowledge and connect with fans in country areas.

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The Spin From Page 45 The visiting players, Matt Faessler, Alex Mafi and Dane Zander held a teenage training clinic at Risdon Oval and spent time with the current Water Rats players, players of the future and a large number of fans. Following a skills training session and game of touch the players joined fans for a BBQ at the club house.

It was a special moment for the Water Rats hard working club secretary, Tess Enchelmaier who was able to present Alex Mafi with a Water Rats premiership jersey. In return she received a Queensland Reds Jersey on behalf of the club from the visitors.

The Water Rats are hoping to build on their success last season and were thrilled with the turnout of juniors on Thursday evening.

Queensland Reds players Matt Faessler, Alex Mafi and Dane Zander visited Risdon Oval, the home of the Warwick Water Rats last Thursday.

The group proved a hit with young and old alike.

READY TO GET BACK ROLLING The Warwick East Bowls club will commence their 2021 season today (Thursday, January 28) with play commencing in the Turkey Triples competition at 10.00am.

Social bowls resume on Saturday February 6 with a substantial prize pool just waiting to be won in addition to the usual prize pool.

Play begins at 6.30pm so be sure to have your names in by 6.00pm. You can contact the club by calling 4661 9050.

The self selected mixed Triples competition commence on February 11. This competition will run for six weeks and also commence at 6.30 pm and again names should be in to the club by 6.00pm.

The total prize pool for the event is $680.

The winning team each week over the course of the competition will receive $30 with the overall winners taking home first prize money of $300. The runners up will collect $150 and third place getters $75 There will be an entry fee of $30 per team per week and includes a sausage sizzle. For further information, contact Gordon Assay (PH 4664 4069 or mobile 0427 289 680).

Students from Scots College will begin a five week Learn to Play Lawn Bowls programme commencing Friday next week and will run from 1.25 - 3.04pm. So expect to see some young faces on the greens. Any member who could assist with this programme would be very welcome and their participation greatly appreciated.

CONDITIONS ON RANGE NOT WITHOUT CHALLENGES Members of the Southern Downs Rifle Club were out on the range early on Sunday morning. Despite the fine conditions, a fishtailing wind and mirage combined to provide shooters with some challenges.

In the Open section Dave Taylor (125.12) was certainly on song - he had a cracker of a shoot to wrap up a win in the Open class. Finishing in second spot in the Open was Kevin Jones.

Greg Wilson has been in excellent form recently and his good form continued on Sunday. His score of 119.2 giving him a good win in the Standard class well clear of runner up Bob Tyllyer.

David Broadbent continued to shoot well in the Target Rifle Class as he notched up another win.

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Dave Taylor 125.12; Kevin Jones 120.10; Richard McKillop 120.9; Bruce McAllan 119.3; Margaret Taylor 119.8; Murray Reck 107.

Standard:Greg Wilson 119.2; Bob Tyllyer115.3; Daryl Reck 108.2; Graham Park 106.2.

Target Rifle: - David Broadbent 88.4.

The Sunday Shooters will be back at the 300yard mound for the “fly” shoot. A BBQ at the club house will follow the morning competition. Sign on is 7.30am ready for a scheduled start time of 8.00.

If you would like further details, please contact Margaret - 07 4666 1018.

SPORTERS WIN FOR MAUGERI Another good field hit the course early on Sunday morning for the Stanthorpe Sporters competition which was played on the front nine this week.

Angelo Maugeri appears to be well on the way to getting his golf swing back in order and after a good round in Saturday’s Men’s comp he was rewarded on Sunday with a winning score of nett 23. He was hitting the ball well and was not too bad off the stick either - only one double bogey, a couple of pars and the others only one over contributed to a winning effort.

Only one shot off the pace was Mick Irwin who is another that looks like a win is not far away. A couple of eights at six and seven was no help to the cause. The cut if the cards to determine winner of the Best Gross went he way of Ian Anderson after he and perennial Best Gross winner, Paul Armstrong finished their rounds with 40 hits for the nine holes.

Margie Locke got to enjoy a packet of chips for her effort - returning the highest nett score on Sunday. Perhaps she is paying the price of a substantial cut in her Sporters Handicap after scoring a pretty comprehensive Sporters win a few weeks ago.

Sporters will be back on deck again next Sunday. The group tees off at 7.30am and encourages all golfers and non golfers to go along and have a hit or perhaps you would just enjoy an early morning stroll around the course hitting and following a little white ball.

CROQUET PLAYERS ON THE COURT Warwick Croquet players have been busy since their holiday break and last week there was plenty of action on the court with play on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Results:Tuesday 19/1 P Campbell Vs T Hinde (N/S) J Grayson (21) Vs D Gartey and L Grayson (16) Golf Croquet Thursday 21/1 R Luck and R Dearden (7) Vs L Treadwell and M Ryan (4) S Campbell and J Mahony (7) Vs L Henricks and B Morrison (6) S Graham and H Dooley (7) Vs B Schottelius and S Stanley-Harris (4) C Ryan (4) J Hegarty (4) H Guymer (4) L Treadwell and S Graham (7) Vs R Luck and S Stanley-Harris (4) H Guymer and H Dooley (6) Vs S Campbell and M Ryan (7) J Hegarty and R Dearden (7) Vs B Schottelius and J Mahony (6) L Henricks (7) B Morrison C Ryan (4) R Luck and B Schottelius (7) Vs S Campbell and J Hegarty (5) H Guymer and S Stanley-Harris (7) Vs L Treadwell and H Dooley (6) B Morrison and R Dearden (7) Vs C Ryan and J Mahony (6) M Ryan (7) Vs S Graham (2) Saturday 23/1 Congratulations to Tony who pegged out on 26 against S Hegarty (10) L Grayson V s I Gregory and D Gratery (N/S) A reminder, that visitors and Novices are always welcome to join the playing group.

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REDUCED FIELD BUT GOOD RESULTS Numbers for last Saturday’s competition at the Warwick Golf Club may have been adversely affected by the Australia Day Cricket

Carnival shenanigans with a number of more familiar golfing types gaining a mention among the cricket teams.

A reduced field of 44 players competed in the Par Vs Single Stableford event sponsored by another of the club’s ongoing supporters, Sandy Creek Hotel.

Josh Hynes was the winner with an excellent score of plus four off his handicap of seven.

A great result for Josh who had just one shot advantage over Adam Neilson who finished with plus three followed by Tony Kahler (plus two). Kahler was the big improver after his 21 points in Wednesday’s round. On Saturday he score an equivalent of 21 points on the front nine on Saturday when he turned with plus three and only faded late in the round to score a minus on both the 17th and 18th holes.

Josh and Adam both received vouchers from our sponsors. Tony collected a ball as did Eddie Kemp, Darrell Bain, Trevor King and Josh Porter.

The pro pin at 13 saw Scott McLennan pick up four balls, Jay Roberts (3) Brendan Landrigan (2) and Simon Macdonald and Adam Neilson one ball each.

Trevor Kind was nearest the pin at five Tony Kahler at seven; Eddie Kemp (9); Neil Moore (11) while Adam Nielson rounded out a good day collecting for his efforts at the 16th.

This Saturday the competition is Canadian Foursome. For the uninitiated, the format is simple. Both players drive off on each hole and the best ball is selected and alternative shots are played from that point until holed out. It is always a lot of fun and a popular format so organize a partner and your names.

2021 UNDER WAY AT WARWICK BOWLS CLUB It was a quiet start to 2021 at the Warwick Bowls Club with just one game of Pairs played on Saturday (16/1). E Welsh and M Holder had a comprehensive 21-5 win over R Forbes and J Ruhle. On Wednesday (Jan 20), three rinks of bowlers played n the monthly KFC game.

R Bean and T Wright defeated Y Reid and M Holder 20-15. T Rogers and D Stirling had a 23-14 win in their game against N Olsen and R Tartan. On the third rink after 12 ends, the game between G Brack, P Seipelt and J Ruhle and T Owens, T Pritchard and M Balfour finished all tied up at 10 all.

The Family Feasts compliments of the sponsor KFC went home with Tony Rogers and Denis Stirling.

On Saturday the club hosted the first game of the self selected fours competition.

P Seipelt, E Welsh, D Stirling and T Wright scored a narrow win over opponents T Gallagher, D Christensen, B Hansen and M Holder.

The final score 20-19.

Trevor Wright’s team took an early lead and at the completion of the ninth end led by what appeared to be a comfortable margin of seven shots. Unfortunately they then lost seven of the next eight ends and found themselves trailing by five points. They played well at the back end of the game when it mattered and snuck home by a point.

In the second game skipped by John Ruhle’s the team of K Blomfield, T Owens C Thurgate and their skip Dominated in their game against P Kerr, M O’Leary, J Richard and B Black winning by a big margin 30-7.John Ruhle will meet in the final next Saturday in what should be a very entertaining game.

A reminder that nominations for the B Singles are currently open - a closing date is yet to be announced but get your nominations in early.

Looking ahead the club has programmed Social and the Self Selected Fours final next Saturday.

Monthly Triples will be played on Tuesday (Feb 2). Bowlers are also reminded there will be no bowls on Wednesday evening but have been rescheduled to Friday evening with a light supper.

Saturday (Feb 6) Social, Wednesday (Feb 10) Dominos Jackpot Bowls (Jackpot currently stands at $120).

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join them on the greens for advertised games.

For evening bowls names are required to be in to the club by 5.00pm - 5.30pm ready for a 6.00pm start. On Saturdays names are required by 12 - 12.30 for a 1.00p start time. You can book your place or get further information by phoning 466 11 516.

FACILITIES UPGRADE ALMOST COMEPLTE Warwick golfers and visitors to the club will have noticed that the refurbishments to the clubhouse deck are all but completed. The clubhouse deck is now a reliable all weather facility. No longer will members and visitors be forced to retreat inside the clubhouse when there is an unfavorable change in the weather.

Thanks to funding from the Federal Government’s Community Drought Recovery Project 2020, the club has been able to transform the deck with the installation of clear, full height blinds. There have also been some physical changes to the deck area. When complete doors will be installed to both the external entrances and the usable deck area increased.

These upgrades will be a major benefit to members and others visiting the club in the future.

The Warwick Golf Club acknowledges the Australian Government funding programme which has had the support of the Southern Downs Regional Council.

STANTHORPE BOWLERS KEEPING BUSY Our correspondent from the Stanthorpe Bowls Club, Ernie Jones is back on deck after a problem with his wrist and reports that the weather has been perfect for Bowls as the greens have responded very well to the recent regular showers of rain.

The club has welcomed two new members to their ranks, Cec Russell and Dot Rankin both settling in to games last week.

Social bowls last week (Wed 16/1) was limited to two games of four bowl pairs. In the first game Gordon Gallaway and Brian Brown had a comfortable22-12 win over Cec Russell and Len Girgenti to get the chocolates.

Bruno Stefanon and Helen Jones out pointed George Fischer and Dot Rankin 22-17.

Twilight Bowls continues to be popular and is providing good entertainment. Last week there were 28 bowlers on the greens plus their supporters enjoying the cool conditions and a fun game. If you would like to book your spot you can call the club on 4681 1276 between 5.30 and 6.00pm to confirm your attendance.

On Saturday the club held an afternoon of Social Bowls. Two games of three bowl triples were played. Gordon Gallaway, Mark Wicks and Helen Jones proved too strong for their opponents G Gallaway, Cec Russell and Dot Rankin scoring a 27-10 win.

The second game proved to be a thriller.

Robyn Rose, jack Bell and Len Girgenti just nosed out Luisa Girgenti, David rose and Brian Brown. The final score 21-19.

The club would like to thank Mick and Judy Spiller of M & D Autos for their continued sponsorship and support.

CAPTAIN SEEING THE BALL WELL Captain of the Warwick ladies Golf Club, Ros Darton received congratulations from her fellow players after another fantastic round of golf last Wednesday (16/1) to wrap up a win in the RSL Mid Week Medal Division Two event.

Ros scored a fine 73 nett and survived a countback to claim the win with the ever consistent Yvonne Pinnington relegated to runner up.

The two next best scores also came out of this Division. Patti Hemmings and newcomer Maria Carey finished with 75 and won rundown balls. Members welcomed Maria Carey to the competition and it is great to have her playing in the ladies competitions.

With the top four players all coming out of Division Two, it was Majella Kahler with a score of 77 nett who won Division One. The runner up was none other than the Handicapper, Jill Barnes with a score of 78.

The remaining two balls went the way of Wendy Rhea (80) {Div Two} and Ella Casey (81) {Div One}.

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Visiting players from Tenterfield Warwick and Inglewood joined members of the Summit Bowls Club last Saturday afternoon and filled the green for a busy afternoon of competition sponsored by Peter Ayerst and Paul Zamprogno.

Sharon Watkins and Steve Tyter had a 20-8 win over local pair Rocky Thompson and Dale Barker. Pam Moore. The final score 19-18. In another close game Adrian Jackson John Fairley defeated John Cooke and Dale Callaghan 19-17.

Keith Mungall and Gai Wilmot defeated Brian Brown and Terry Bandit 23-16. Gordon Assay partnered Zel Zamprogno to defeat Zel Zamprogno and Paul Zamprogno 20-12. In another close game Mary Zanatta and Brian Wilmot had a narrow 17-15 win over their opponents John Graham and Tony Schubert.

Sylean Fairley and Alanna Scott also had a two point win over Maree Ball and Alex Mattiazzi the score again 17-15.

Ten lucky bowlers each received $20 prize money with the winners determined by a cut of the cards. The sponsors also provided prizes for the afternoon’s raffle.

The Men’s Club Fours will e played this weekend. The draw for the event is as follows:Game One commencing at 9.00am, Saturday.

Andrew McGlashan, Carl Sutherland, Rod Newlands and Tyler Sweeney play Rocky Thompson, John Cooke, Peter Ayerst and Tony Schubert. Following Game one, the winner will then play Artie Zamprogno, Cliff Jones, Graeme Warner and Eliseo Zamprogno. The game commencing at 1.00pm Saturday.

Game Two commencing at 9.00am, Saturday.

Keith Mungall, Alex Mattiazzi, Paul Zamprogno and Frank Taylor play John Graham, Ray Spiller, Brian Wilmot and Michael Sweeney. The winner of Game Two will then play Adrian Jackson, Phil Davies, Darren Stanley and Jamie Zamprogno that game also com-

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SOUTH’S DOMINATE AT SHIRLEY PARK The Stanthorpe Cricket Association played two fixture games last weekend. With the CF White Oval still undergoing maintenance Tenterfield hosted South’s at Shirley Park.

After posting their first win of the season the previous week, Tenterfield went into this game full of expectation.

South’s batted first and as the season draws towards the finals South’s are looking to improve their standing on the ladder and were in top form.

Openers Ben Staley and Jordan Lanza got their team off to a great start with an opening stand of 143 before Lanza was caught by Tom Sargeant off the bowling of Skinner shortly after reaching his century. It was an impressive knock, Lanza’s 101 runs coming from just 69 deliveries. Staley delighted to watch it all unfold from his end.

Promoted up the order, Mark Lanza came in at first drop. Ben Staley was dismissed soon after - the score 2/151 and South’s were on their way to building a big total.

The father and son partnership of Mark and Liam Lanza took the score to 195 before Liam was stumped off an Austin delivery. The incoming batsman Singh was one of the few in the top order not to get about the runs and was out for a duck; clean bowled by Mitch Austin without troubling the scorer.

When Mark Lanza was caught and bowled

by Sargeant the score was 5/199.

Tom Bonner added another 20 off just 12 deliveries before he too fell victim to Sargeant.

South’s however were having a field day building an impressive score. Bonner departed with the score 7/231. The tail added only a few more to the total before South’s were all out in the 36th over for 236. Wides played a role in the extras column adding 33 free runs to South’s total.

The Tenterfield bowlers toiled hard. Austin finished with 3/20 from four overs. Sheather also took three wickets cleaning up the tail.

His figures 3/35 from six overs. Sargeant was economical taking 2/14 from three overs while Skinner pitched in with a pair. Sargeant and Austin also fielded well holding their catches.

236 looked a big ask for the home side.

The task became harder when the openers Sargeant and Austin were out for 12 and 13 respectively. All too quickly, the score was 2/30.

A strong partnership was called for but unfortunately the South’s bowlers quickly gained the upper hand.

Geoff Swan (20) and Matt Paton (n/o 23) top scored before Tenterfield were dismissed for 134 in the 30th over. A total also flattered by 30 wide deliveries.

Tom Furness, Alex Cameron and Lachlan Cameron each took two wickets. Liam Lanza struck early in the innings with the ball dismissing both openers cheaply and finished the game with a three wicket haul and figures of 3/23 from an eight over spell which included two maidens.

At the end of round 13 South’s sit in third place on 20 points but still trailing the ladder leaders RSL (34) and Wanderers (28) by a sizeable margin. After their comprehensive win last weekend, South’s have the bye in round 14.

RSL HOME BUT PLENTY TO WORK ON RSL and Wanderers head the standings in the race for the 2020/21 Stanthorpe Cricket Association Premiership and last Saturday the teams went head to head at Sheehan Oval. It was a low scoring but thrilling game on a wicket that clearly favoured the bowlers.

Wanderers were looking for an opportunity to move closer to the ladder leaders RSL but got off to a poor start. Opening batsmen, Tim Harslett (4) and John Halford (12) both fell cheaply to deliveries from Tom Garland. When Halford was dismissed after facing 39 deliveries, the score was 2/26. Supporters were looking for a partnership to progress the score. Unfortunately Aiden Halford was dismissed for a duck, the score 3/34. Things got worse for Wanderers Jamie Carnell who can score quickly followed without adding to the score. Two of the younger members of the RSL team combined to dismiss the dangerous Carnell (8). He was caught by Rohan Brady off the bowling of Noah Mackenzie.

The pair struck again shortly after to dismiss Brock Patti (6). The score now 5/37.

Barry Bulow and Eddie Filmer took the score to 70 before Noah Mackenzie held a catch off the bowling of Lihou. At 6/70 Wanderers were in trouble and looking for a big effort from the remaining recognised batsman and their tail.

Brendan Barker (2) came and went. Filmer top scored with 24 before falling victim to a Duane Lihou delivery. The scorecard went from 7/72 to all out for 83 in the matter of a few balls.

It was one of senior members of the RSL attack and one of their young bowlers that did most of the damage. Duane Lihou finished with 3/17 from four overs while Noah Mackenzie took 3/10 from his five overs which also included a maiden.

His brother, Ethan was also in on the action.

He bowled only one over but finished with figures of 1/2. The brothers each took one catch capping off a good day in the field for team Mackenzie.

Tom Garland also bowled well taking two wickets while Ryan Hines had one dismissal.

RSL’s keeper Rohan Brady also gloved two catches.

Despite chasing only a total of 83, the RSL top order was aware that this was not an easy wicket to bat on when they began their run chase.

Three run outs at the top of the batting order put immediate pressure on their middle order and tail. Opener Rohan Brady was out for a duck after facing only six deliveries. He was caught by Aiden Halford off the bowling of Filmer. The score was 1/7 and it set the pattern for the remainder of the innings. Fellow opener Tom Garland and Ryan Hines took the score to 23 in an attempt to steady the innings.

Unfortunately Garland (20) became the first of the RSL run out victims when Jamie Carnell threw down the stumps.

The fall of the wicket brought Nick Lawer to the crease. Desperate for some stability in the

innings the pair progressed the score to 41 before Hines became the second run out victim this time the throw coming from Ryan Jones.

Only a couple of balls later Jones added another scalp when he ran out Nick Lawer (9). With the score 4/43 there was a sense of urgency in the RSL camp.

Dave Becker and Captain Luke Brady came together and set about trying to resurrect the innings. The pair took the score to 76 and within sight of a win before Becker was caught

by Halford off the bowling of Ned O’Reilly.

There were some nervous moments as RSL with plenty of overs in hand but only a few wickets looked to score the eight runs required for victory.

The situation became even more tense when Duane Lihou was out LBW to O’Reilly for a duck after facing only two deliveries. He was quickly followed by the captain (Brady) bowled

by O’Reilly.

It was left to Noah Mackenzie (6) and Josh Wren (1) to hold their nerve and get the team over the line with a little help from Wides (19) who top scored in this innings also.

I’m sure the contribution of the young Mackenzie boys to this win would have brightened the day for their grandfather Doug Mackenzie who is not in the best of health. Well done boys.

RSL got away with a three wicket win in a thrilling game. They will readily accept the points for the win but I have no doubt they will be reviewing their overall performance if they are intent on winning the premiership.

In round 14 this weekend RSL play Tenterfield at Shirley Park.

ELITE ORIENTEERS FAVOUR GRANITE BELT A group of Queensland’s elite Orienteers spent the Australia Day weekend training on the Granite Belt. Organiser of the training camp for 13 members of the Cyclones squad, Caroline Pigerre said the group was able to train in the Passcchendaele and Broadwater State Forests as well as on private land at Dalveen.

The top Orienteers relished the technical challenges that the complex granite terrain offers.

Competitors at all levels have been frustrated by the cancellation of all of major Orienteering events in Australia and also the World Championships due to the COVID-19 restrictions over the past 12 months. They are hopeful that 2021 will see a return to competition. The first major event scheduled for the 2021 calendar the annual Easter Carnival will be held near Orange, NSW. The weekend training camp provided a wonderful opportunity for the group to practice their navigation techniques in granite terrain similar to the granite they will encounter during the Easter event.

Ms Pigerre said, “The Granite Belt has some of the best Orienteering terrain in Australia and has hosted many international and national competitions so we always enjoy coming here.”

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mencing at 1.00pm Saturday.

The semi finals and final will be completed on Sunday.

Looking ahead in the coming weeks, following is the programme at The Summit.

Sat Jan 30 - Men’s Club Fours from 9.00am; Social Bowls 1.00pm.

Sun Jan 31 - Finals Club Men’s Fours Sat Feb 6 - Men’s District Pairs at the Summit (no Social Bowls).

Sun Feb 7 - Men’s District Pairs at Inglewood; Sunday morning Social, Summit Sat Feb 13 - Social Bowls Tues Feb 16 - Turkey Triples Sat Feb 20 - 10.00am - Working Bee; Social Bowls; District Meeting.

Fri Feb 26 - Family BBQ Sat Feb 27 - Club Challenge - Inglewood; Social, Summit.

Sun Feb 28 - Club Challenge - Inglewood.

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Winners of the Putting competition were: Division One, Marg Adcock (31) and Division Two, Judy Stiff (29).

On Saturday in hot and humid conditions the Ladies played a Single Stableford v Par competition which was kindly sponsored by Red Rooster.

In this competition there are inevitably cries from those with birdies wanting to mark a double plus but alas this format is a game that requires thoughtful planning - knowing when to go for the crucial putts and not adding a minus to your card. Making sure you utilize the holes you get shots on.

The results were a carbon copy of Wednesday’s game. Majella Kuhler returned a great score of plus 2 while Roslyn Darton beat Melanie McLennan on a countback. Both players finishing square.

Mel received a ball in the run down along with Liz Ellis, Jill Barnes and Anne Lyons who each had scores of minus one. The ladies also welcomed another new face, Lisa Weatherley who has moved another step closer to receiving her handicap.

This week on Wednesday, the Ladies will play a single Stableford event sponsored by fellow member Jill Barnes. (Results of this competition will appear in the next edition of Spin.

The Ladies wish to extend their thanks to Jill Barnes and others who have pledged Sponsorship in 2021.

On Saturday (Jan 30 - there goes another month) a Canadian Foursomes event will be sponsored by Warwick Junior Golf.

Members are encouraged to mix up the groups on Saturday and find a couple of men to join you and your playing partner - although the Men’s and ladies remain separate competitions.

It certainly is wonderful to see the Juniors sponsoring both the men’s and Ladies competition on Saturday.

A special shout out to Brendon and Danielle for their continued support of the Juniors.

A date to add to your golfing diary is definitely Sunday Feb 7; the 4BBB Medley Aggregate Stableford. Come along enjoy the day and catch up with everyone in the golfing New Year.

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