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Many of the fantastic SES respondents who provided instrumental assistance during the flooding event.

TSES used aerial resources, including Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, to assess damage.

Area Controller John Forde praised the swift recovery efforts, averaging 40 minutes per house.

he State Emergency Service (SES) played a crucial role in the flood recovery across Hinchinbrook, leading rescue and evacuation efforts in Ingham, Halifax, and Lucinda. Working with Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES), they helped residents in submerged homes, managed storm damage, and supported vulnerable individuals with food and medical aid.

“Every house, location, and access are a little different,” he noted. Forde also commended volunteers, including teams from WA and Northern Territory, for their dedication.

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Hello Hinchinbrook,

How nice is it to see some blue skies? Watching the community start to reconnect, people start to move around town and the overwhelming support people are giving each other has been incredibly heart-warming to witness.

At the end of last week, I went on my own journey of reconnection. Before accepting the position here, I used to live in the Whitsundays and worked for our sister publication Whitsunday Life Newspaper. While I was there, my grandparents (who live in the UK) booked tickets to visit me . . . in the Whitsundays. Obviously, this would not usually be a problem, in fact I was looking forward to the scenic drive down the coast. But with recent flooding events impacting the whole coast, I had a difficult decision to make.

Knowing that the road between Ayr and Home Hill was closed to all traffic, other than semi-trailers – if I started the journey south – would I actually make it to the Whitsundays?

The previous week I had been worried about Ollera Creek

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Bridge, and when it opened, I was thrilled. When the Burdekin flooded at Plantation Creek, it was yet another setback for me!

On Wednesday afternoon, however, I learned that trucks were ferrying cars across the river so I made the decision to leave as soon as I could. I rushed to Ayr, arriving at 6pm, just as they closed the crossing for the night! I was too late! But fortunate to get a hotel room locally.

Up early the next morning, I was down at the crossing at 6.30am to begin searching for a truck to take me across Plantation Creek. Almost four hours later and $300 poorer, I made it across the floodwaters.

Later that morning I had made it to the Whitsundays and, I am pleased to report, I spent a wonderful weekend with my family and I miss them all already.

Tomorrow I will return to the region, and I am looking forward to being back on the ground continuing to bring you full coverage of the flood recovery.

DanielCARDWELL LIONS CLUB DELIVERS VITAL DONATIONS TO COMMUNITY

The Cardwell Lions Club has once again demonstrated the power of community spirit, thanks to a generous outpouring of support from the people of Cairns.

A large shipment of essential donations provided much-needed relief for local residents as they work to rebuild and recover.

The dedicated volunteers at the Lions Club wasted no time in unpacking and sorting through a variety of donated goods, including towels, linen, cleaning supplies, mattresses, toys, wheelbarrows, brooms, and mops. These essential items will be distributed throughout the coming week to those in need, ensuring help reaches the right hands as quickly as possible.

The Cardwell Lions Club said

they were thrilled to announce that they will be begin distributing the donations throughout the next week.

They also expressed a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported the club over the past few weeks as they work together to help the town get back on track.

The Cardwell Lions Club are currently working on having someone be in charge of the distribution centre and will advise the public on their Facebook page when more updates are available.

The Heroes Behind The Floods

The State Emergency Service (SES) has been vital in flood recovery and emergency operations across the Hinchinbrook region following the recent disaster.

SES teams led rescue and evacuation efforts in flood-hit areas like Ingham, Halifax, and Lucinda, working with Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) to rescue residents from submerged homes. They also responded to storm damage, including sandbagging, tarping, and managing storm-related issues.

As recovery progressed, SES focused on supporting vulnerable individuals, delivering food, medical drops, and providing medical aid in partnership with Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS). They also deployed air assets with the Australian Defence Force and QFES to transport people and supplies.

Additionally, the SES used Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) to assess damage and support local council and Queensland Police Service requests. These aerial resources were essential for accessing affected areas.

Area Controller John Forde highlighted the swift recovery, with crews averaging 40 minutes per house.

“Every house, location, and access are a little different, so the 40 minutes was a base estimate.”

John also praised the incredible volunteers from across Australia, including WA and Northern Territory, who supported the region. The WA team travelled 14 hours to assist in Hinchinbrook, and now, with cyclone devastation in the west, they may soon be called to help there.

“I was on standby to support our neighbours because of what they’ve done to us,” John added.

Local and non-local communities really came together to support the region, with neighbours and volunteers coming from all over to provide assistance:

“From the 30th of January we would have had in excess of maybe 300 to 400 volunteers come through the Hinchinbrook LGA over that period of time.

When comparing the 2019 floods to the 2025 floods, John explained how there was less warning for the community this time round.

“While there were signs, the timeframes, the information coming through, the communications, the access, it all compounded,” John explained

“Then once the communities became isolated, it reduced the response capability for emergency services to get into some of these places initially.

“The Hinchinbrook LGA is a very resilient community, they all band together.

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“The wardens out there are constantly communicating with their members and coordinating and communicating with emergency response.”

“Once the highway cut at Ollera Creek reduced the support that we could provide for our council area, so that when the ADF got involved with airdrops and support.

John explained how they are doing their best to help everyone in the community as fast as they can:

“In a major catastrophe, or in a major incident like this, there is always going to be somebody that’s going to be last.

“We try as best we can, we’ve only got so many resources and personnel on the ground to get to all these people.

“We do try to keep up awareness on the dashboards, or ask individuals to ring the SES and 132, 500 or if it’s five threading triple zero, but at the end of the day, there’s, there’s always going to be somebody that’s going to be last.

“We accept that, and we try to get there as the best we can.

“Members are volunteers, so they’re leav-

ing their houses, their families, and some have already been impacted with these disasters.”

“One of the main things to realize with volunteers, it’s literally for the community, by the community.”

John highlighted that many in the community will face mental distress during the recovery phase and stressed the importance of using available resources and reaching out for support.

If you’ve been impacted by severe weather in Northern Queensland, help is available. Contact the 24/7 Community Recovery Hotline at 1800 173 349 for assistance and to access local support.

Recovery Group Kick Starts

Following the devastating flooding that hit the Hinchinbrook Shire, the Hinchinbrook Shire Council are now in the recovery stage of a natural disaster.

Deputy Mayor Mary Brown is chair of the recovery group and she said that there are four subgroups - Human and Social, Economic Development, Infrastructure and Environment.

“We’ve been working in the background for quite some time and that’s how we established the community recovery here locally,” explained Deputy Mayor Mary Brown.

“We have a pop up, at Mercer Lane, the main one at TAFE, one down at Forrest Beach, and we’re about to go and create a pop up at Halifax.”

The Recovery Group are now in talks with the Government and Ministers about disaster grants.

Mary Brown believes people in the Hinchinbrook Shire suffered extraordinary events, and in turn deserve extraordinary grants.

“These are extraordinary circumstances. So, we need to now start talking about consideration for is there extraordinary support that can be implemented over and above what is business as usual for that disaster grants,” she said.

“The other thing that we’re dealing with, which is our highest priority, is the donation hubs that were set up in Townsville and Cairns, where people are gathering donations to send into our community.

“I spoke to that coordinator this morning, which who is an ex local, and in two days they have put together 50 pallets worth of stuff coming, and it will include personal hygiene, cleaning products, bedding, sheets, towels and pillows. Everything is non-perishable.”

On The Road To Recovery

The Hinchinbrook electorate has just experienced one of the toughest periods in recent history. The 2025 flood and monsoonal event devastated our region, cutting off entire communities, flooding and destroying homes and businesses, and leaving behind a massive clean-up effort.

But if there’s one thing I know about the people of Hinchinbrook, it’s that we will get through this together and rebuild better than we were before.

On Saturday, access was finally restored into the Lower Herbert, allowing us to see firsthand the destruction left behind.

It was a privilege to take Premier David Crisafulli into some of the hardest-hit areas. Seeing the devastation up close only reinforced the urgent need to ensure that our community receives the support it de-

serves.

We also met with Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to tour some local businesses in Ingham and discuss the next phase of the recovery process. Clearing the debris and restoring power is only the first stage, we now start to move on to the betterment projects to rebuild our region to be stronger and more resilient than before.

This week, I’ve had to leave Ingham to attend the first parliamentary sitting week of the year. I will be using my time this week to meet with key Ministers to ensure that the plan for Hinchinbrook’s recovery is thorough and extensive. We need urgent action on things such as roads and flood mitigation projects, particularly the Bruce Highway.

We need to address the housing shortage

and the loss we are going to see in the primary production and small business spaces. Importantly as well, many of our local sporting clubs and community groups have lost everything, and we need to ensure they have all the help they can get to start running again.

We can’t flood-proof the Bruce Highway or our beautiful communities here in Hinchinbrook, but we can certainly minimise the impact of major flooding events through smart planning, investment and comprehensive recovery strategies. The road to recovery will be long, but together we will navigate our way. We’ve done it before, and we’ll do it again.

Nick Dametto MP Member for Hinchinbrook

Ministers Visit Region To Reassure Pathway Of Recovery

With many local schools still impacted by the recent historic flooding event, a visit last week from the Minister of Education, John-Paul Langbroek MP and Minister for Small and Family Business Steven (Steve) Minnikin MP showed support for those affected.

Accompanied by Member for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto MP, the delegates held a meeting at Ingham State High School to discuss schooling, small business grants, and the recovery of Hinchinbrook Shire.

Langbroek acknowledged that schools have been disrupted, not only due to flooding, but also the long-term impacts to social activities.

“Everyone knows swimming carnivals happen early in the year, but senior staff here reassure me that they’re working together to make sure that they aren’t going to interrupt the year,” he said.

Meanwhile, Minnikin discussed the grants in relation to Small and Family Businesses.

“In terms of at the height of a natural disaster, obviously the priority has to be life and protecting citizens, of course that’s number one. But eventually when the skies open up again with the sunshine and the water recedes there will be a point in time when small businesses face their real

hour of need,” he said.

“Media will move on to the next event throughout the state, the nation, etc. But the people of Ingham and North Queensland, they still have to live it.

“They still have to get up and particularly from a small business perspective, they have got to try and recover, and that is when in the coming weeks, they will particularly need state government assistance.”

Nick Dametto also addressed residents.

“This is a flood event that has rocked locals that have lived here their whole life,” he said.

“We’ve got people that have moved to the Herbert district or the Hinchinbrook Shire in the last 18 to 24 months, post COVID, that have never been through a natural disaster like this before. Those people have perhaps been caught off guard and will likely be the ones that need the most support moving forward.

“We also have a number of businesses out there that have been operating for 25-30, years, that are now considering not reopening because of the inability to get insurance here or having insurance companies playing a bit of muck around with policy on what’s actually covered and

what’s not, and that’s something that we will need to address moving forward.”

Despite this, the Local State Member remains positive and reassures the community he will help guide the recovery of residents and small businesses owners.

Port Hinchinbrook Dredging Works Reach Halfway Mark

The Cassowary Coast Regional Council has announced that dredging works at Port Hinchinbrook have reached 50% completion. While progress has been steady, weather conditions and embankment stabilisation efforts mean the remaining works are expected to take another two to three weeks, subject to weather conditions. The council appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation during this time and has provided the following key updates:

• Ramp Access: One side of the ramp reopened for public use on Sunday the 2nd of February, allowing limited access.

• Temporary Facilities: To improve accessibility, temporary toilets were installed in the car park on Friday the 31st of January.

• Public Safety Measures: Temporary fencing will be in place to ensure safety while maintaining access where possible. The council thanks residents for their understanding as these essential improvements are completed. Further updates will be provided as work progresses.

Australian Italian Festival Returns For 30th Anniversary

One of the state’s most infamous celebrations of Italian culture will grace the Hinchinbrook Shire once again when the Australian Italian Festival returns on the 7th and 8th of June 2025.

Over the decades, the festival has attracted waves of support and interest across the nation and beyond, and a particular State Library of Queensland interview conducted in 2013 further cemented the festival’s deserving place in the state’s history.

2013 President of the Australian Italian Festival Committee, Mr Pino Giandomenico, also known as Giuseppe Antonio Giandomenico, was enjoying an extended holiday in Abruzzi in Italy when he spoke on the importance and significance of the festival with the Queensland State Library.

At the time, Pino had been the President of the Committee for 15 wonderful years and was also part of the Steering Committee that introduced the festival in 1995.

“We started planning around 1990, and the first festival was a major festival that went for nearly a month – a full week of festivities – it was a month covering all the other little things around the place –and that’s the year we had Tina Arena,” reminisced Pino.

Although the inaugural festival faced many challenges, the Committee and 1995 President, Alf Bowfinger, worked closely with the Hinchinbrook Shire Council as the chairman of the Hinchinbrook Cardwell Development Area to find a way for the festival to live on. The festival transformed into a celebration of Ingham’s mixed Australian and Italian population, and the rest, as they say, is history.

“It’s not an Italian festival that’s only Italian,” Pino explained.

“It’s a festival to show the way in which the Italians have blended in with the Australian culture, and the Australians have blended in with the Italian culture, and vice versa, with other nationalities too.”

In June, the festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary and over the past three decades, the key celebratory components of the event have remained the same.

“If you know the Italian culture, it’s all about wine, food and music,” added Pino.

“We’ve tried to bring in the Italian cuisine, as you know, “Mama’s Cucina” is one of the highlights of the festival – it’s got all of the pasta and the gnocchi and the different types of meat, all made the Italian way – the way Mama used to cook back in the old days.”

Pino explained that the majority of volunteers who cook for the festival are of Italian descent, adding that crafting only the sauce and arancini balls can take weeks of preparation.

“The arancini is a very laborious food to

make; they spend weekends after weekends making thousands of those ‘cinis – it’s a lovely, lovely food to eat,” Pino shared.

“Ciao! Benvenuti! Siamo tutto bene! Siamo mangiamo! Mangiamo, cantiamo!” [Hi! Welcome! We are all good! Let’s eat! Let’s eat, let’s sing!]

WHAT: Australian Italian Festival WHEN: 7th and 8th of June

WHERE: TYTO Parklands, Ingham

MORE INFORMATION: visit www. australianitalianfestival.com.au, email admin@australianitalianfestival.com.au or call (07) 4776 5288

Family Share Story Of Baby Born In 1927 Floods

While others have been comparing the recent flooding disaster to the 1967 floods, 94-year-old local resident Serena Scuderi says the experience has reminded her of timely story, one that occurred during the floods of 1927.

The floods of almost 100 years ago hold an important place in Serena’s heart because they took place on the exact date her late husband, Frank, was born.

Watching the flood waters rise and the

event unfold over the last few weeks took Serena back to stories of that time.

Witnessing water surrounding her own property in 2025 put into perspective how different the event must have been in 1927.

One story of that time that really stands out was of a local doctor swimming between houses, through the floodwaters, to check on his patients.

Serena recalls being told a lot of stories of the 1927 floods by her mother-in-law who had been living in Ingham during the

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floods and would share tales that brought the experience to life.

“During the 1927 floods, the lady who was delivering babies lived across the road and from the stories I’d been told, I could picture my mother in law being taken on a boat from that house, across the road, and then they took her to a Hotel in Ingham, where she gave birth to her baby,” she said.

Serena shares that the midwife was not actually present at the birth because she had had just gone back to the home to collect

baby clothes that were left behind. When she returned, she was able to dress the new-born baby in the clothes that had been knitted for him.

This little baby, born in the midst of the 1927 floods and Serena’s future husband, went on to live a full and happy life, passing away four years ago at 98 years old.

Every year, Serena and her family remember his birthday, with this year being particularly poignant as they were once again lived through a period of historic flooding.

COMMUNITY RECOVERY HUBS OPEN NOW

If you have been impacted by recent flooding and rainfall in the Hinchinbrook Shire Council area, you can access support and assistance from our Community Recovery Hubs.

You can apply in person at the Hinchinbrook Community Recovery Hub, located in the TAFE Queensland Ingham Building at 74 Townsville Road, Ingham.

Additional Hinchinbrook Community Recovery Hub pop-up locations are also available and are now open seven days, but please check individual hub opening times.

Abergowrie Community Recovery Pop-up Hub

Abergowrie/Long Pocket CWA Hall 2346 Abergowrie Rd, Abergowrie 10am to 3pm daily

Forrest Beach Community Recovery Pop-up Hub

Forrest Beach Community Function Centre

68 Wattle Street, Forrest Beach 9am to 4pm daily

Halifax Community Recovery Hub

Halifax CWA Hall

6-8 Rupp Street, Halifax 10am to 3pm, daily

Ingham Community Recovery Hub

Ingham TAFE

74 Townsville Road, Ingham 9am to 4pm daily

If you cannot attend the hub, there are other ways to access assistance:

Visit www.qld.gov.au/DisasterHelp to check your eligibility, find out what documents you need, and apply online

Phone the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349

COUNCIL WORKS TO RESTORE FLOOD DAMAGED ROADS

The recent flooding has caused widespread damage to road networks and Hinchinbrook Shire Council is working tirelessly to assess and repair flood damaged roads across the region. While we understand the frustration this brings, please be assured that every effort is being made to restore access as quickly and safely as possible, and Council appreciates your patience.

Mayor Ramon Jayo recognises the difficulties residents are facing but emphasised that road repairs take time.

“Council acknowledges the road network has experienced significant damage due to the flooding event.  Teams are out inspecting the road network, cataloguing damage and assigning priority repair works to restore functionality as efficiently as possible.  Given the extent of damage experienced to the roads and drainage these repair works will be ongoing over the coming weeks,” reported Acting Director, Infrastructure and Utility Ser-

vices, Chris Johnstone.

Council crews are currently working to clear debris, assess structural damage, and coordinate necessary repairs in partnership with State and Federal agencies. Some areas may take longer to access due to flood waters receding slowly or significant damage requiring specialist assessments.

“We ask for your patience and drive to the prevailing road conditions as we work through this. Safety is our top priority, and rushing repairs could lead to further issues down the track. We are committed to restoring our road network as soon as possible, but it will take time,” Mayor Ramon Jayo added.

Residents are encouraged to drive with caution, obey road closure signs, and report any new hazards to Council.

For the latest updates on road closures and repairs, visit https://disaster.hinchinbrook. qld.gov.au or follow Hinchinbrook Shire Council on social media.

GRATITUDE AND RESILIENCE: Heartfelt Thank You to Hinchinbrook Shire

Council Staff

In times of crisis, true community spirit shines the brightest. As we reflect on the devastating 2025 Flood event, I am profoundly moved by the dedication, resilience, and selflessness demonstrated by the staff of Hinchinbrook Shire Council. Their tireless efforts, unwavering commitment, and compassion have played an instrumental role in both the immediate response and the ongoing recovery efforts. From the early warnings and emergency preparations to the long hours spent ensuring residents’ safety, our council staff have been at the heart of the response. As floodwaters rose, they stood firm—coordinating evacuations, clearing roads, maintaining vital infrastructure, and providing crucial support to those in need.

The aftermath of a disaster is often as challenging as the event itself. Rebuilding takes time, patience, and collective effort. As we embark on the recovery journey ahead, I want to acknowledge and thank each and every council employee who continue to dedicate themselves to restoring our community. Whether working on the ground, behind the scenes, or leading critical ini-

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tiatives, their contributions are invaluable. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and our community is stronger because of you.

I would also like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the incredible individuals and organisations who played a crucial role in our response and recovery efforts. To the Emergency Response Agencies, Federal, State, and Local Government Stakeholders, Queensland Emergency Services, and the Hinchinbrook Business Community and Support Agencies—thank you. Your collaboration, expertise, and unwavering support have been instrumental in helping our community navigate this challenging time.

The road ahead will be demanding, but with the same unity and determination we have seen so far, I have no doubt we will rebuild and recover together. I extend my deepest appreciation to the remarkable men and women of Hinchinbrook Shire Council. Thank you for your service, your strength, and your unwavering dedication to our community.

Together, we will emerge stronger.

Councillor Column

Mark Spina

As I write this Councillor Column, it is the 15th of February 2025. The sun has finally come out, giving us a break in this disastrous February 2025 flood event with the recovery efforts in full swing. The devastation that Mother Nature has dealt has affected every individual, and the loss of life of two of our own residents is particularly heartbreaking. Our businesses, non-for-profit organisations and agricultural sectors have been ravaged in our Shire and it is saddening to see. However, as we have witnessed in previous times of natural disasters, we will regroup, rebuild better and move forward as a community.

Your elected councillors have been delegated to form the Hinchinbrook Local Recovery Group, with Deputy Mayor Mary Brown as the chair of the of the Master Recovery Group and Cr Pat Lynch as the deputy chair. Under the Master Recovery Group, there will be four subgroups that will report to the Master Recovery Group. These are the Human-Social Recovery Sub Group chaired by Cr Donna Marbelli; the Environmental Recovery Sub Group chaired by Cr Kate Milton; the Infrastructure Recovery Sub Group chaired by Cr Andrew Carr; and the Economic Recovery

Based on previous recovery plans, we will focus on a locally led approach involving individuals, families, community groups, businesses and agricultural sectors along side all levels of government to identify and match our recovery efforts to the needs of the community. To achieve this, Hinchinbrook Shire Council will facilitate a locally led approach that prioritises the impacted community to manage and actively participate in their own recovery while considering the values, culture, and needs of all those affected by the disaster. It is important to recognise that the greater community may identify different recovery pathways and that we must remain flexible to meet the changing recovery needs of those affected by this disaster.

Please keep up to date with Disaster Recovery Grants that are available by visiting www.qld.gov.au/ community/disasters-emergencies and above all take care of yourselves and your neighbours during this difficult time, be kind and try to remain positive.

INGHAM TYRE CENTRE

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Now that the water has receded, the recovery efforts are in full swing.

Contracts have been let for flood damaged goods collection and the majority of the Ingham township has now been collected. The crews, consisting of over 20 trucks, excavators, backhoes, and bobcats are now proceeding into the Lower Herbert areas. Road work crews are also in the field ensuring all accessible areas are safe. Priority is being given to ensure that everyone is able to access their properties.

On the social front, the Community Recovery Hub is in full operation at the Tafe building on Townsville Road, and outreach hubs are occurring in the smaller communities about the district. The hubs are available to assist our residents with a great deal of information including hardship funding and available grants, insurance matters and information on other valuable assistance available to residents. Recovery processes are available digitally on Council’s Disaster Dashboard and Facebook pages.

Information will continue to be published

promptly.

Council’s Disaster Centre remains open for anyone seeking assistance and I urge you all to call if you are needing assistance. The SES and Queensland Rural Fires continue to assist all residents with house cleanouts and if you require assistance in that regard, please ring 132500 immediately.

Getting back to where we were is going to take a long long time, but please do not suffer in silence. There are plenty of people around to try and assist you out as best as possible, so please do not hesitate to reach out.

Providing Hot Meals For Community During Rough Times

While local residents were without power during the recent widespread flooding event Ingham Meals on Wheels were able to pump out meals to people in need thanks to their generator.

President of Ingham Meals On Wheels Rita Phillips said power went off and the generator kicked in as it was supposed to.

Despite the ability to cook food, however, progress was stalled on Monday 3rd February when Ingham Meals on Wheels were unable to deliver food to clients and people in need, due to their own staff being flooded in and unable to reach Meals on Wheels on Eleanor Street.

Thankfully, Ingham Meals on Wheels were able to start operations on Wednesday 5th February but, with limited stock, they had to reheat frozen meals and had limited supply chain capabilities.

During the crisis, the team of staff and volunteers not only helped their regular clients but also anyone else

in need.

Kitchen Coordinator Jamie Belcher said they also made 191 servings of soup for the Cyclone Shelter which was full of evacuated people.

Along the way, the team were blessed with donations which included pizzas, sausage rolls and party pies from Coles. Meals on Wheels heated the items and donated them to firies, ambulance workers and more families in need.

By Friday last week, supply chain capabilities had increased and they could deliver to all of their clients, including Forrest Beach and Lower Herbert and by Saturday they could also cook meals once again.

Throughout the week Rita and Jamie said people and organisations had been amazing with donations, and Coles had just donated 100 bags of potatoes.

Ingham Meals on Wheels have been flat out with cooking and deliveries, but it’s all worth it to them knowing that they are getting nice hot meals to people in need.

Halifax Progress Association Plays Vital Role in Flood Response

The Halifax Progress Association has played a crucial role in supporting the community during the recent flood crisis, working tirelessly to assist residents and coordinate essential resources.

Throughout the emergency, the Association mobilised volunteers, provided logistical support, and ensured vital supplies reached those in need. Their commitment to the well-being of Halifax residents has been evident through their on-the-ground efforts, helping to keep the community informed and connected during a challenging time.

and ambulance services, whose swift response and dedication were instrumental in keeping the community safe.

Australia Day Awards Ambassador Mirusia Louwerse

MThe Association extends its heartfelt thanks to the Country Women’s Association for generously allowing the use of their hall as a central hub for community support.

In addition, deep gratitude is expressed to all emergency services, including the State Emergency Service (SES), local police, fire,

As Halifax moves into the recovery phase, the Halifax Progress Association remains committed to assisting residents and rebuilding the community.

Further updates and opportunities for community involvement will be shared in the coming weeks.

For inquiries, please contact: Brian Rupps - President - brianjohnrupp@hotmail.com

Ingham Theatre Group Postpones Show

The Ingham Theatre Group regrets to announce that the upcoming One-Act Plays, originally scheduled to be performed at the JL Kelly Theatre in March, have been postponed.

“Due to severe flooding of the venue, we have made the difficult decision to reschedule the performances to ensure the safety and well-being of our cast, crew, and audience.

“Our team is actively working to confirm new performance dates, which will be announced as soon as possible.

“We remain committed to providing a high-quality theatrical experience for everyone involved. We encourage everyone to stay tuned for updates.”

Contributed with thanks to Steven Veltmeyer

irusia Louwerse is no stranger to Ingham, on Friday 24th January Mirusia was the Hinchinbrook Shire Australia Day Awards Ambassador, and in March she returns for her Ingham performance debut.

On the 15th of March Mirusia will be performing ‘Celebration’ at the JL Kelly Theatre in Ingham.

Mirusia is looking forward to her Ingham return, she is eager to showcase her classical crossover music.

“Today (Friday 24th January) I had the fortune of being able to be a tourist in your city and look around, and I saw some incredible things, it is so beautiful here,” said Mirusia.

“It’s like farm meets tropical island. It’s just so gorgeous and I had a really great time.”

“The thing I’m really looking forward to, though, is bringing my music to Ingham, and that means classical crossover music, music I’ve performed around the world with André Rieu, the music that I’ve written, and also some special requests as well that I’ve already had on my social media from fans in Ingham.”

Mirusia describes her music as classical

crossover and that means it isn’t as daunting as traditional opera music.

“Classical crossover is a little bit more accessible. It sort of is classical music brought in a more modern, I want to say jacket, we jush it up a little bit and make it a bit more accessible to somebody who may never have dared to go and see classical music before,” said Mirusia.

“André Rieu was a fantastic forefather of the classical crossover genre, along with Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman and I do it in my own way, so the Mirusia way.” Mirusia has performed her music all over the world, including with the fantastic André Rieu.

She explained that her grandmother had sent her EP to André without her knowledge and one day she had André Rieu on the phone, asking her if she would like to accompany him on a world tour.

From her time with André Rieu Mirusia learned a lot, and she will bring all of that experience with her on her Ingham debut in March.

WHAT: ‘Celebration’ by Mirusia

WHERE: JL Kelly Theatre

WHEN: Saturday 15 March at 5pm

Ingham Lions Hold Sausage Sizzle For Flood Relief

Whilst many residents of the Hinchinbrook Shire had power, some still did not, and with the shops scarce of produce the Ingham Lions Club held a sausage sizzle on Monday 10th February outside Ingham Swimming Pool.

and Ingham Lions Club Vice President Silvia Poggio said that the event was there to help the community.

“It’s a part of what us Lions do following a disaster,” they said.

“We will continue to do it and it’s to help the community.

“There are people that have come this morning, that still don’t have power and they’ve got no food.”

A main focus of the Lion’s Club is to raise spirits and make people feel a little bit happier.

Having the sausage sizzle was also about igniting conversations and building morale in the community.

In addition to serving those who attended the event, the Lions also delivered sausage sizzles around the area, to ensure that everybody was a part of the community spirit, and were not left out.

Checking In On Our Growers

Simon Hood - Wilmar Manager Grower Marketing

It has been a challenging time across our growing communities, with every region affected to various degrees by the recent rain event.

was washed away by floodwater.

The Herbert region obviously bore the brunt of it with extensive flood damage, lengthy power outages, communication issues and prolonged supply issues.

Thanks for choosing Wilmar

In the Burdekin, we had floodwater through Invicta Mill at Giru twice in the space of one week, and the whole region was impacted by localised flooding, highway closures and access issues. Our Proserpine region had some local flooding and minor track damage while Plane Creek largely dodged a bullet.

Simon Hood Wilmar Manager Grower Marketing

Our Grower Marketing team has also used this period of time to talk growers through the washup of pricing for the 2024 season.

Firstly, thank you to all who have entrusted us with your GEI marketing nomination for the 2024 season.

For many, this decision was made a long time ago when the 2024 season opened for pricing in July 2021.

As our Grower Marketing consultants live in the regions, they have been reaching out to our growers to check in on their general well-being as well as assessing crop status for this year’s harvest.

Even with final deliveries and CCS being lower than estimates, there were very few hard washouts, which is a good result.

At that time, target prices where trading sub $400/t and the thought of $800/t for sugar was a dream. At the time of writing, we have seen a high of $840/t trade for 2024 season, with hopefully the promise of more to come.

It’s too early to say what the impact will be on the 2025 crop. Suffice to say that we need a bit of clear weather to allow growers to get into fields to visually assess crop status – particularly in the Herbert.

The reasons for the dramatic rise over the last years are well documented in the persistent deficit of supply against demand and the consequent running down of global stocks.

A few days of sun will also allow us to do a detailed inspection of our Herbert rail network and get the job under way of assess-

There is still a portion of pricing to be done for the tidy up of the 2024 season with growers hoping for a kick above $700/t to close out their orders. Growers appear to be targeting $650/t as the next level to fix some more 2025 Season GEI sugar exposure.

the things that keep them awake at night, sugar price volatility ranked number four while the weather came in at number seven.

Our current average hedge rate for Target price growers in the ’24 season is just under $600 with approximately 40 per cent of committed tonnes priced. This provides a significant underwriting of next year’s production and a big buffer for growers if prices were to collapse unexpectedly.

Interestingly, results from our survey of growers last year indicated that, among

A quick reminder for growers who may

need a cash injection with the disruptions caused by the recent flooding. Our Pre-Season Payment allows for an advance of $5/t cane for all cane nominated to Wilmar.

Nevertheless, it is hard to avoid sellers regret when the market moves up so dramatically. We have lots of conversations with growers who feel like they have lost money by selling too early. In simple terms there is a loss, as in an opportunity loss.

With perfect knowledge we would all be unhedged and waiting for someone to ring the bell, notifying the top of the market was here! However, we operate in the space of imperfect knowledge.

Cane growers need to think in risk management terms and not trading terms whereby margin management is the ultimate goal. It is not about picking the high of the market ; it is about taking control of your income and making decisions that are right for your business. All of us have a different appetite for risk and therefor there is not a one size fits all when it comes to pricing sugar.

For us in Wilmar Marketing, our goal is to give you the best information we can to help you make the best decision on pricing given your circumstances. We provide simple yet flexible pricing tools and payment terms to assist with cash flow.

For those of you who entrust us to price your GEI Sugar through the Production Risk Pool we dedicate significant resources aiming to maximise returns. Our Production Risk Pool has outperformed QSL’s Harvest Pool for five years running (see graph)

If you would like more information, please contact our Grower Marketing consultants, Meghan Wilson on 0437 669 118 or Fiona Villis on 0437 297 978.

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$50,000 Grants Available For Rural Youth Projects In Queensland

Applications are now open for the 2025 Backing the Future program, which offers $50,000 grants to individuals in remote, rural, and regional Queensland. The funding is aimed at supporting people aged 18 and over who are working on innovative projects designed to improve the lives of young people aged 12-30 in these communities.

What sets the Backing the Future program apart is that it funds individuals, not just organisations. This removes one of the common barriers to accessing funding and gives people the freedom to develop new ideas that have the potential to make a lasting impact.

VFFF CEO Jenny Wheatley said the program offers a unique opportunity to back transformative ideas at an early stage.

“We have already supported 17 incredible community changemakers in QLD through previous rounds of this program, and we look forward to backing 10 new ideas that will create lasting impacts for young people in their communities,” she said.

The program focuses on projects that have been in development for fewer than three years, recognising that the hardest part of starting a new initiative is often securing funding for early-stage work, particularly

in rural and remote areas. Backing the Future provides the resources needed to test and refine these ideas.

Past grantees have used their funding to launch new events, social enterprises, and even charities that continue to benefit young people in Queensland. One recipient, Jameson Harvey, used his grant to deliver robotics workshops to remote schools, giving students access to STEM education that would otherwise be out of reach.

FRRR CEO Natalie Egleton highlighted the program’s potential to provide new opportunities for youth in rural areas.

“We know that young people are the future of vibrant, resilient and sustainable rural

communities. By providing opportunities that strengthen their connection and open doors to new possibilities, we can empower them to create transformative outcomes for themselves and their communities.”

Applications for the 2025 Backing the Fu-

Our engineering workshop consists of 5 Tradies, 2 Apprentices and 2 Labourers who all work tirelessly to achieve outstanding results for our customers with prompt turn around times. Our team are committed to their craft and strive for excellence with all tasks. Small jobs like drilling, cutting, bending and rolling are just as important as large scale engineered projects like our signature bed renovators, harvester parts, cattle ramps, grid assemblies and more. With over 70 years of combined experience the team at Ingham Agencies can help you, whatever your project.

ture program close on the 17th of March. Those interested in applying can reach out to FRRR’s Youth Futures team for guidance or attend a webinar on the 5th of February to learn more. For further information or to apply, visit www.frrr.org.au/ backing-the-future.

16 Social Life

This year, for the first time ever, two recipients were awarded the Shire Citizens Award at the Hinchinbrook Shire’s Australia Day Awards presentation. Rita and Keith Phillips were both worthy winners for their significant contributions to the community.

Along with Rita and Keith, Coen Luxford won the Young Shire Citizen Award, for his amazing contributions.

Keith Phillips has been recognised for his vital contributions to the Lower Herbert community, including his leadership in

building the Lower Herbert Seniors Centre, a 21-unit apartment complex in Halifax. Alongside his wife, Rita, Keith donated land, funds, and countless hours to establish the new Meals on Wheels centre on Eleanor Street.

Rita Phillips was acknowledged for her voluntary work with Meals on Wheels and the Anglican Church. She played a key role in redeveloping the Meals on Wheels facility, coordinating volunteers, managing finances, and ensuring its sustainability. As Warden and Lay Minister for

the Hinchinbrook Anglican Diocese, Rita oversees church operations and organises the monthly Conroy Hall Markets.

Together, Keith and Rita were both worthy winners of the award and their dedication and generosity have profoundly impacted their community.

Despite their enormous dedication to the community, they stress that they do not do these things for awards.

“The community has been very good to us since we’ve been here, and we just like to

give something back to the community,” said Keith Phillips.

“Just to be nominated is a great thing, I think it’s great to get recognition by people in the community that think you’ve done things for them, and to receive the award is just as special.”

Rita said she was overwhelmed with the win.

“We don’t do things to be out front, I like to be behind the scenes, and we’re just fortunate that we can help people,” said Rita

Phillips.

“There’s a lot of vulnerable people here that need help either through Meals on Wheels or even our Lions Club and winning the award is just a bit overwhelming.”

Shire Young Citizen Award was presented to Coen Luxford for drumming at all local ANZAC Day parades, his in-

volvement with the Ingham Theatre Group, and serving as Junior Sports Captain and now Senior School Captain at Ingham State High School. In 2024, Coen represented the Hinchinbrook Electorate as a State Junior Member in the Queensland Youth Parliament, attending Parliament House numerous times to represent the re-

gion.

Hinchinbrook Shire Australia Day Awards Ambassador Mirusia Louwerse was present on the night, and she presented awards, gave a speech and sang the national anthem.

At the Hinchinbrook Shire Council Australia Day Awards, many other awards were given out too:

Senior

Ally Rhodes

Junior Cultural

Kaitlyn Rapista

Senior Cultural Award

Alan Giles

Beryl

The Australia Day Pool Party at the Hinchinbrook Aquatic Centre on Sunday 26 January 2025, was a fantastic community celebration, bringing together families and friends for a day filled with fun, laughter, and Aussie spirit!

A True Blue Aussie Celebration

The festivities kicked off at 9.30am with a lamington style cake-cutting, setting the tone for a day of enjoyment. By 10am, DJ Wayne Newton was spinning all the Aussie classics, keeping the energy high and the good vibes flowing until 3pm—creating the ultimate summer soundtrack for a poolside party.

Fun for Everyone

With around 200 people in attendance, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

The pool was a hub of excitement, packed with inflatable toys, while kids delighted in face painting, arts and crafts, board games, and temporary Australian flag tattoos. The kids’ disco and games at 1pm were a standout highlight, drawing plenty of laughter, dancing, and smiles.

Good Vibes & Great Food

No Aussie celebration is complete without a classic sausage sizzle! Thanks to the support of the Hinchinbrook Shire Council

and Hinchinbrook Aquatics, every guest enjoyed a free sausage on bread and a refreshing cold drink, just what was needed after hours of swimming and dancing.

Safety First

With lifeguards on duty throughout the event, families could relax knowing that everyone was safe while having a great time in the water.

A Heartfelt Thank You

Ryan and Sarah Sheahan expressed their gratitude, saying:

“A huge thank you to the Hinchinbrook

Shire Council for their generous funding and support in making our Australia Day pool party such a success! The contribution helped us create a fantastic event for the community, filled with fun, laughter and celebration. We truly appreciate the council’s support. We also would like to give a big shoutout to DJ Wayne for the fantastic music, our amazing lifeguards, and our amazing friends and volunteers that turned out to cook the BBQ and join in the fun. Finally, to the wonderful community members who turned up in droves to celebrate—thank you! You made the event so special, and we’re already looking forward to the next one!”

INGHAM DISTRICT UNITING CHURCH

71-73 Herbert Street, Ingham

We welcome you to our fellowship morning tea every 2nd Thursday of the month from 9.30am.

Bring your friends and family to enjoy a free morning of sharing, reflection, reminiscing and getting to know your neighbours in Ingham.

“The highest honour in the church is not government but service.” (Quote by John Calvin)

WEEKLY TV GUIDE

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. 12.00 News. 1.00 Call The Midwife. 2.00 Fake Or Fortune? 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 The Role Of A Lifetime. 9.20 Queerstralia. 10.20 The ABC Of. 10.50 News. 11.05 The Business. 11.25 Four Corners. 12.10 Media Watch. 12.30 Grand Designs. 1.15 Long Lost Family. 2.05 Rage. 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Gardening Australia. 5.30 7.30.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. 1.55 Fake Or Fortune? 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.10 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Optics. 9.05 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) 9.50 Planet America. 10.20 Spicks And Specks. 10.50 News. 11.05 The Business. 11.20 Aftertaste. 12.20 Grand Designs. 1.10 Long Lost Family. 2.00 Rage. 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Gardening Australia. 5.30 7.30.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 1.00 The Newsreader. 2.00 Fake Or Fortune? 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure. 9.20 Grand Designs. 10.10 The Role Of A Lifetime. 10.55 News. 11.10 The Business. 11.30 Miriam Margolyes Almost Australian. 12.25 Grand Designs. 1.15 Long Lost Family. 2.05 Rage. 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Gardening Australia. 5.30 7.30.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. 10.30 Take 5. 11.05 The Newsreader. 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Monty Don’s Spanish Gardens. 8.30 Silent Witness. (M) 10.15 Optics. (M)

10.45 Hard Quiz. (PG) 11.15 ABC Late News. 11.30 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (PG)

12.15 Grand Designs. 1.05 Rage New Music. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 News. 12.30 Death In Paradise. 1.30 Optics. (M) 2.00 Mozart: Rise Of A Genius. (PG) 2.55 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG) 3.45 The Role Of A Lifetime. (PG) 4.30 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. (PG) 5.30 Landline. 6.00 Australian Story. 6.30 Back Roads. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG) 8.30 Vera. (M) A body is found on the streets. 10.05 The Newsreader. (M) 10.55 Unforgotten. (M) 11.45 Rage. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.30 Monty Don’s Spanish Gardens. 3.30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure. 4.15 Extraordinary Escapes. 5.05 This Is Going To Be Big. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 News. 7.30 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. 8.30 The Newsreader. 9.25 Love Me. 10.20 MOVIE: Sunday Too Far Away. (1975) 11.50 You Can’t Ask That. 12.20 Rage. 3.05 Australia Remastered. 4.00 Gardening Australia. 5.00 Insiders.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Vera. 11.30 Creative Types. 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline. 2.00 Miniseries: In Our Blood. 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Aust Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 Q+A. 10.40 News. 10.55 The Business. 11.10 Planet America. 11.40 Home Delivery. 12.10 Grand Designs. 1.00 Long Lost Family. 1.50 Rage. 3.20 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Gardening Australia. 5.30 7.30.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Lighthouses: Building The Impossible. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.35 Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields. 9.50 The Artist’s View: Guns ‘N’ Roses. 10.20 SBS News. 10.50 Prisoner. 11.55 Fargo. 1.40 Barkley Manor. 2.10 Living With The Boss. 3.50 Peer To Peer. 4.25 Bamay. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. 3.00 Where Are You Really From? 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Lighthouses: Building The Impossible. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.35 Lord Lucan. 8.30 Wonders Of The Sun With Dara Ó Briain. 9.25 Miniseries: Playing Nice. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 Pagan Peak. 11.45 Rogue Heroes. 12.50 Agent Hamilton. 2.35 Barkley Manor. 3.05 Living With The Boss. 3.55 Employable Me (USA) 4.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. 3.00 Where Are You Really From? 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Secrets Of Royal Gardens. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 Finding Your Roots. 8.30 Scotland’s Poshest Train: Alan Cumming. 9.30 MOVIE: Boiling Point. (2021) 11.15 SBS News. 11.45 Golden Boy. 12.35 The Allegation. 2.30 Earth’s Natural Wonders. 3.25 Employable Me (USA) 4.15 Peer To Peer. 4.45 China Bitesize. 4.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.35 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Secrets Of Royal Gardens. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 James May: Our Man In Italy. 8.30 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines. 9.25 Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead. 10.20 SBS News. 10.50 Bonn. 11.45 Sisi. 12.45 Sisi. 2.30 Earth’s Natural Wonders. 3.30 Employable Me (USA) 4.20 Peer To Peer. 4.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU European Championships. Highlights. 4.30 Plat Du Tour. 4.35 Wonders Of Scotland. 5.30 The Graveyard Of Truk Lagoon. 6.30 News. 7.30 Sandi Toksvig’s Woodland Restoration. 8.25 Scotland The New Wild. 9.25 Great Australian Walks. 10.20 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 10.55 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 11.30 Home Jacking. 1.15 The Man Who Died. 3.00 Love Your Garden. 3.55 Employable Me (USA) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 4.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 WorldWatch. 2.30 PBS Washington Week. 2.55 Powerchair Football. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU European Championships. Highlights. 4.30 Beyond The Pitch. 4.40 Sensei: Australia’s Karate Master. 5.30 The Master Of Submarines. 6.30 News. 7.30 Ancient Greece By Train. 8.25 Emperor: Rise And Fall Of A Dynasty. 9.20 Legends Of The Pharaohs. 10.20 Great British Landmark Fixers. 11.15 Death Of An Icon: Marilyn Monroe. 12.15 Nadia: A Stolen Life. 1.50 Love Your Garden. 2.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. 3.00 Shepherdess. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Secrets Of Royal Gardens. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.35 Sicily With Michael Portillo. 8.25 Wilderness With Simon Reeve. 9.35 Inside Sydney Airport. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Wisting. 12.45 A French Case. 2.45 Earth’s Natural Wonders. 3.40 Employable Me (USA) 4.30 Peer To Peer. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 Australian Idol. (PG) 2.45 Surveillance Oz. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) 9.20 The Hunting Party. (M) 10.20 The Irrational. (M) 12.20 Friday Night Lights. (M) 2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 Australian Idol. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) 8.30 Ludwig. (M) A body falls from a construction site. 9.45 Breathtaking. (M) 10.50 The Suspects: True Australian Thrillers. (M) 11.50 Autopsy USA. (M) 12.50 Covert Affairs. (M) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Bad Romance: The Vicky White Story. (2023) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Mamma Mia! (2008) (PG) Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep, Colin Firth. 10.50 To Be Advised. 12.30 Damnation. (MA15+) 1.30 Travel Oz. (PG) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 Better Homes. 2.00 TBA. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: The Greatest Showman. (2017) (PG) Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron. 10.40 GetOn Extra. 11.10 To Be Advised. 12.50 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PG) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 11.30 Horse Racing. Silver Slipper Stakes Day and Caulfield Blue Diamond. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Ultimatum. (2007) 9.50 MOVIE: Taken 3. (2014) (MA15+) 12.05 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 1. Sydney 500. Day 1. Highlights. 1.05 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PG) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 It’s Academic. 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 1. Sydney 500. Day 2. Pre-race and race. 5.00 Border Security. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 News. 7.00 Australian Idol. 8.40 The Hunters. 10.10 Murder In The Outback: The Falconio And Lees Mystery. 12.10 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 1. Sydney 500. Day 2. Highlights. 1.10 Friday Night Lights. 2.30 TBA. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 TBA. 2.45 Surveillance Oz. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) 9.10 Suits L.A. (M) 10.10 St. Denis Medical. (M) 10.40 St. Denis Medical. (PG) 11.10 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PG) 12.10 Friday Night Lights. (M) 2.00 To Be Advised. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. 1.30 Explore TV. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (M) 9.00 Madam. (MA15+) 10.20 9News Late. 10.50 My Feet Are Killing Me. (M) 11.40 The Equalizer. (M) 12.35 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Our State On A Plate. (PG) 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 A Current Affair. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 Drew Barrymore. 7.00 Neighbours. 7.30 Farm To Fork. 8.00 Bold. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Judge Judy. 10.30 Australian Survivor. 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. 1.30 My Way. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (M) 9.00 Big Miracles. (M) 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 Casualty 24/7. (M) 11.30 The Equalizer. (MA15+) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.05 Your Next Cruise. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 A Current Affair. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 Drew Barrymore. 7.00 Neighbours. 7.30 Farm To Fork. 8.00 Bold.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. 1.30 Mr Mayor. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Aust. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (PG) 8.30 Emergency. (M) 9.30 A+E After Dark. (M) 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Resident Alien. (M) 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG) 12.40

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: The 13th Summer. (2022) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Mammals. (PG) 8.40 MOVIE: The Hitman’s Bodyguard. (2017) (MA15+) 11.00 MOVIE: No Sudden Move. (2021) (MA15+) 1.15 Innovation Nation. 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Skippy. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Postcards. 6.00 Drew Barrymore. 7.00 Frugal Foodie. 7.30

6.00 Garden Gurus. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 My Way. 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. 1.30 Your Next Cruise. 2.00 Innovation Nation. 2.10 MOVIE: City Slickers. (1991) 4.30 Explore TV. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Space Invaders. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: A Star Is Born. (2018) (M) 11.15 My Life As A Rolling Stone. (M) 12.30 Tipping Point. 1.30 Let’s Eat With George. 2.00 The Incredible Journey. 2.30 TV Shop. 4.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 My Market Kitchen. 9.30 Planet Shapers. 10.00 The Weekly Kick-Off. 10.30 Australian Survivor. 12.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 12.30 Farm To Fork. 1.00 10 Minute Kitchen. 1.30 Frugal Foodie. 2.00 4x4 Adventures. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Roads

6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Surfing Australia. 10.30 For The Love Of Pets. 11.30 World’s Greatest Myths And Mysteries. 12.40 TBA. 1.40 Space Invaders. 2.40 MOVIE: Me Before You. (2016) 5.00 News. 5.30 My Way. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Married At First Sight. 8.30 60 Minutes. 9.30 9News Late. 10.00 See No Evil. 11.00 The First 48. 11.50 World’s Greatest Myths And Mysteries. 12.50 Destination WA. 1.20 Talking Honey. 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice. 4.30 Surfing Australia. 5.00 Late Programs.

Travelled. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 GCBC. 5.00 News. 6.30 Dog House Australia. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. 8.30 Gogglebox Australia. 9.30 Matlock. 10.30 Ambulance Australia. 11.45 Ambulance UK. 1.00 Shopping. 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00

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

7.50 The Inbestigators. (R)

8.05 Operation Ouch! (R)

8.40 Deadly 60.

9.10 Badgers: Their Secret World. (PG)

9.55 Merlin. (PG, R)

10.40 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)

11.05 Officially Amazing. (PG, R)

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

7.50 Little Lunch. (R)

8.05 Operation Ouch! (R)

8.40 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

10.05 Merlin. (PG, R)

10.50 Mythbusters

“There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)

11.15 Officially Amazing. (PG, R)

11.45 Operation Ouch! (R)

12.10am Good Game Spawn Point. (R)

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

8.00 Operation Ouch! (R)

8.35 Secrets Of The Zoo. (PG)

9.20 Chopped Junior. (PG, R)

10.10 Merlin. (PG, R)

10.55 Mythbusters

“There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)

11.20 Officially Amazing. (PG, R)

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

8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? (PG, R)

8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)

8.55 Robot Wars. (R)

9.55 Merlin. (PG, R)

10.40 Officially Amazing. (PG, R)

11.10 Deadly 60. (R)

11.40 Dragon Ball Super. (PG, R)

7.30pm Kids BBQ Championship.

8.15 Chopped Junior.

9.00 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)

9.40 Speechless. (R)

10.00 Officially Amazing Goes Bunkers. (PG, R)

10.30 Dragon Ball Super. (PG, R)

10.55 Log Horizon. (PG, R)

11.20 Turn Up The Volume. (R)

7.35pm Moominvalley.

8.00 Horrible Histories.

(PG, R)

8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)

9.15 Speechless. (PG, R)

9.55 Merlin. (PG, R)

10.40 Mythbusters

“There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)

11.05 Officially Amazing. (PG, R)

11.35 Operation Ouch! (R)

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

7.50 Little Lunch. (R)

8.05 Operation Ouch!

The Life Fix. (PG, R)

8.40 The Crystal Maze. (R)

9.30 Street Science. (PG)

9.50 Merlin. (PG, R)

10.35 Mythbusters

“There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Call The Midwife. (M, R)

8.45 Inspector George Gently. (M, R)

10.45 Air Crash Investigations: Runway Breakup. (PG, R)

11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R)

12.45 Inspector George Gently. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R)

8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (M, R)

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

11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R)

12.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (M, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG, R)

9.30 Outback Truckers: Best Of. (PG, R)

10.30 Ice Road Truckers. (M, R)

12.30 Storage Wars. (PG, R)

1.00 American Pickers. (PG, R) 2.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)

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

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

10.30 World’s Scariest Police Chases. (M)

11.30 Kings Of Pain. (M)

12.30 Storage Wars. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Father Brown. (M, R)

8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M)

11.30 Father Brown. (M, R)

12.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

1.30 Auction Squad. (R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Pawn Stars Do America. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Bad Boys II. (2003) (MA15+, R)

11.30 Pawn Stars Do America. (PG, R) 12.30 Storage Wars. (PG, R)

1.00 American Pickers. (PG, R) 2.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

11.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

12.30 DVine Living. (PG, R)

1.00 Auction Squad. (R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

6.00pm Dog Patrol. (PG)

6.30 Bondi Vet. (PG, R)

7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

10.30 I Escaped To The Country. (PG, R)

11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

12.30 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. (PG, R)

8.30 Vera. (M, R)

10.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways. (PG, R)

11.30 Steam Train Journeys. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

8.30 Inspector Morse. (M, R)

10.50 Bargain Hunt. (R)

11.50 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

12.50 Steam Train Journeys. (PG, R)

2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

5.30pm Our Yorkshire Farm. (PG, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 New Tricks. (PG, R)

8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (M, R) 9.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG, R) 11.40 Only Fools And Horses. (PG, R) 12.20 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.30pm Our Yorkshire Farm. (PG, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 To The Manor Born. (R)

8.30 Midsomer Murders. (MA15+, R)

10.30 The Closer. (M, R)

11.30 The Real Murders Of Orange County. (MA15+)

12.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.30pm Our Yorkshire Farm. (PG, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG, R)

8.40 Poirot. (PG, R)

10.40 Dalgliesh. (M, R) 11.40 Only Fools And Horses. (M, R) 12.20 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 1.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Ambulance. (2022) (MA15+, R) Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya AbdulMateen II, Eiza Gonzalez. 11.25 Movie: Life. (2017) (MA15+, R) 1.40 American Pickers. (PG, R)

5.30pm Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 1. Sydney 500. Day 1. Pre-race and race. 8.15 Storage Wars. 8.45 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. (R) 9.45 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. (PG, R) 10.45 Engineering Disasters. (PG) 11.45 Mighty Ships. (PG, R)

6.00pm Border Security: International. (PG, R)

6.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Die Hard 2. (1990) (M, R) 11.00 Movie: Mercury Rising. (1998) (M, R) 1.20 Blokesworld. (PG, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG, R)

8.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. (PG, R) 9.30 Tougher In Alaska. (PG)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)

6.30 JAG. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 Bull. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

February 18 – 24

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)

6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R)

7.00 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.30 The Neighborhood. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Becker. (PG, R) 12.30 The King Of Queens. (PG, R)

5.50pm The Fast History Of. (PG, R) 6.15 The Machines That Built America. (PG, R) 7.05 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R)

8.30 Dark Side Of Reality TV.

10.20 Black Comedy In America. (M)

12.10 How To Make It On OnlyFans. (MA15+, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)

6.30 JAG. (PG, R)

7.30 Elsbeth. (M, R)

8.30 NCIS. (M, R)

10.30 The Weekly Kick-Off.

11.00 FBI. (M, R)

11.55 Bull. (M, R)

12.50 Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)

6.30 JAG. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 FBI. (M, R) 11.15 Bull. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)

6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R)

7.00 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M, R)

9.30 Frasier. (PG, R)

10.30 The Neighborhood. (PG, R)

11.00 Becker. (PG, R)

11.30 The King Of Queens. (PG, R)

12.00 Impractical Jokers. (PG, R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)

6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R)

7.00 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Frasier. (PG, R)

10.30 The Neighborhood. (PG, R)

11.00 Becker. (PG, R)

11.30 The King Of Queens. (PG, R)

12.00 Impractical Jokers. (M, R)

5.50pm The Fast History Of. (PG, R)

6.15 The Machines That Built America. (PG, R) 7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Movie: Interview With The Vampire. (1994) (MA15+, R) Tom Cruise.

10.45 Movie: The Vault. (2021) (M, R)

12.55 Letterkenny. (M, R)

6.05pm Living Next Door To Putin. (PG, R)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 TWA Flight 800.

9.20 The Flight Attendant Murders. (M)

10.15 Homicide: Life On The Street. (M, R) 1.00 Criminal Planet. (M, R)

5.30pm Our Yorkshire Farm. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Yes Minister. (R)

8.30 Movie: 9 To 5. (1980) (PG, R)

10.45 The Closer. (M, R) 11.45 Yes Minister. (R) 12.45 Innovation Nation. (R) 1.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)

6.00pm Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 2. ACT Brumbies v Western Force.

8.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match.

8.45 Movie: Operation Finale. (2018) (MA15+) Oscar Isaac, Ben Kingsley.

11.15 Movie: Station SixSahara. (1963) (M, R) 1.25 Movie: It’s Great To Be Young! (1956) (G, R)

4.00pm Movie: The Bridge At Remagen. (1969) (PG, R)

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

8.30 Movie: Rambo 3. (1988) (M, R) Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Marc de Jonge. 10.30 The Closer. (M, R) 11.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+, R)

12.30 Movie: Every Home Should Have One. (1970) (M, R)

5.30pm Our Yorkshire Farm. (PG, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 FBI. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)

6.30 Ghosts. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Frasier. (PG, R)

10.30 The Neighborhood. (PG, R) 11.00 Becker. (PG, R)

11.30 The King Of Queens. (PG, R) 12.00 Impractical Jokers. (M, R)

4.30pm Cycling. ProVelo Super League. Round 3. 7.30 PBS NewsHour. 8.35 If You Are The One.

9.35 Love And Sex In Japan. (MA15+, R)

10.45 Pose. (M) 1.00 Hells Angels: Kingdom Come. (MA15+, R) 1.55 Sex, Drugs And Bicycles. (MA15+, R)

6.00pm Football Tonight.

6.25 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 20. Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City. 9.00 NCIS. (M, R) 11.45 Bull. (M, R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 11.30 Ridiculousness. (PG, R) 12.30 South Park. (MA15+, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 South Park. (MA15+, R)

5.55pm The Food That Built The World.

6.45 The Food That Built The World: The Colonel. (PG)

7.35 Impossible Engineering: Panama Canal Redevelopment. (PG, R)

8.30 Icons Unearthed: Tom Cruise: The Stuntman. (M)

10.20 Hudson & Rex. (M) 12.00 The X-Files. (M, R)

5.30pm Diagnosis Murder. (PG, R)

6.30 JAG. (PG, R)

7.30 Matlock. (PG, R)

8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 11.20 CSI: Vegas. (M) 12.15 Bull. (M, R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)

6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 11.00 Ridiculousness. (PG, R) 12.00 South Park. (MA15+, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 South Park. (MA15+, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 FBI. (M, R) 11.20 Bull. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R)

7.00 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

5.45pm Domino Masters. (PG, R)

6.40 Abandoned Engineering: Ghosts Of The Swamp. (PG, R) 8.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner: Tales Of The Dearly Departed. (M) 10.10 WWE Legends: Scott Hall. (M)

11.45 Hoarders. (M, R)

12.40 The X-Files. (MA15+, R)

6.05pm Living Next Door To Putin. (PG, R) 7.05 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R)

11.00 Officially Amazing. (PG, R)

10.30 Frozen Gold. (PG, R) 11.30 Ax Men. (M) 12.30 Storage Wars. (PG, R)

8.40 The Good Karma Hospital. (M, R) 9.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. (M, R) 10.40 The Closer. (M, R) 11.40 Only Fools And Horses. (M, R)

9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.30 The Neighborhood. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Becker. (PG, R)

12.30 The King Of Queens. (PG, R)

8.30 The Price Of Truth. (M, R)

10.10 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.40 Forged In Fire. (PG) 12.25 Four Years Later. (M, R) 1.35 Bad Education. (M, R)

Across

1 Directing (7)

5 Photographer’s cover (4,4)

9 Device for pressing paper between glazed boards (3,5)

13 Traditional (3,6)

14 Aviator (6)

16 Not authorised by a person’s signature (8)

17 Adjective named after an English Romantic poet (7)

18 Forbearance (8)

19 Weakly (8)

20 Gull, for example (9)

25 Bureaus (6,2,7)

26 Salad dressing component (5,3)

27 Diminish (7)

29 Cyclopean (3-4)

32 Founder of a society or organisation (7,6)

36 Hurry (coll) (4-4)

40 November birthstone (5)

41 Television (5,6)

42 '– – a high note' (3,2)

43 A triangular fore-and-aft sail (8)

46 Calculated estimate (8,5)

49 Trade ban (7)

52 As a result (7)

55 Rudely (8)

56 The policy of a government taking action to become involved (15)

58 Given as a bonus or gratuity (9)

63 Resulting from the use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute (8)

64 Produce (8)

65 Sideways look (7)

66 Trails (8)

67 Drum fill sound (3-3)

70 Not moving (9)

71 Broad lace collars (8)

72 Kennel (8)

73 Thankless person (7)

Down

1 Equilateral parallelogram (7)

2 Suffer; experience (7)

3 Make angry (7)

4 Pasta type (7)

5 Frog’s raft (4,3)

6 Travel over snow on two long boards (3)

7 Electrical unit (3)

8 Matching crockery (6,3)

9 Elected house of the UK Parliament (5,2,7)

10 Kind of committee (4,5)

11 'Pronto!' (5,4)

12 Star quality (7)

14 Kind of case (7)

15 Agile ruminant (3,4)

21 Believed (4)

22 Overhaul (6)

23 Stain (6)

24 Part (4)

28 Capsized (7)

30 Suggestive of soil; unrefined (6)

31 Festival of lights (6)

33 Symbol of love (5)

34 Leave out (7)

35 Convenes (5)

37 Door opener (6)

38 Picture theatre (6)

39 Method of treating mental disorders (14)

44 Rouse (6)

45 Ballad part (6)

47 Toy, – hoop (4)

48 Fail (coll) (4)

50 Marked (9)

51 Land alongside a waterway (9)

52 Set off (9)

53 Attire (7)

54 Nonsense (7)

57 Idyllic state or place (7)

58 Current running with the wind (3,4)

59 Paraguayan monetary unit (7)

60 Slight suggestion (7)

61 Ancient supercontinent (7)

62 Expert in the interpretation of religious texts (7)

68 Moniker (3)

69 Kerfuffle (3)

sudoku

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.

codeword

Each number corresponds to a letter of the alphabet. Two have been filled in for you, can you work out the rest?

5

8 LETTERS EMANATES PERILOUS REPRIEVE RETURNED

6 LETTERS LAWYER NEWEST PLANES REUSES

7 LETTERS ARREARS COMPARE KNEECAP MARSHAL PANACEA TERSEST

JORGENSEN – Lesley Mary (Aged 92)

Late of Bluehaven Nursing Home, Ingham

Formerly of McDonald St. Ingham

Loving Wife of Kevin Briody (deceased); Much loved Mother & Mother in law of Edward & Arlene Briody, Bernice & Angelo Falconieri, Frances & Tony Ryan; Grandmother; Great Grandmother; Great Great Grandmother; Sister of Noreen Amy; Aunty; Cousin & Friend.

All Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service of the late Lesley Jorgensen which is to commence at 11.30am Friday, 21st February, 2025 at Woongarra Crematorium, Bruce Highway, Julago.

INGHAM FUNERAL SERVICES

106 Lannercost Street, Ingham Qld 4850 Ph: 4776 2393 A/H Mob: 0419 024952

0429 035 046

MINATO – Adelina (Aged 96)

Late of Ozcare Nursing Home, Trebonne Loving Wife of Maurizio (deceased); Much loved Mother & Mother in law of Gina & Vito, Bruna & Paul and their families; Grandmother; Great Grandmother; Sister & Sister in law; Aunty; & Friend.

All Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend the Requiem Mass Funeral Service of the late Adelina Minato which is to commence at 1.00pm Thursday, 20th February, 2025 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Abbott Street, Ingham, followed by her interment in the Catholic Section of the New Ingham Cemetery.

INGHAM FUNERAL SERVICES

106 Lannercost Street, Ingham Qld 4850 Ph: 4776 2393 A/H Mob: 0419 024952

DI BELLA – Orazia “Grace” (Aged 84)

Late of Dutton St. Ingham

Loving Wife of Sam; Much loved Mother & Mother in law of Joseph & Cathy; Maria & Mark, Gracelyn & Bill, Mario & Kim and their families; Grandmother; Great Grandmother; Sister & Sister in law; Aunty; Cousin & Friend.

All Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend the Requiem Mass Funeral Service of the late Grace Di Bella which is to commence at 9.30am Thursday, 20th February, 2025 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Abbott Street, Ingham.

A Private burial will take place after the service.

INGHAM FUNERAL SERVICES

106 Lannercost Street, Ingham Qld 4850 Ph: 4776 2393 A/H Mob: 0419 024952

PUBLIC NOTICES

SECOND HALF YEARLY RATE NOTICES

Postal Rate Notices have now been distributed for period 1 January 2025 to 30 June 2025.

The due date for payment has been extended to Wednesday 30 April 2025 for postal and electronic Rate Notices.

Please feel free to contact Council’s Revenue Team on 4776 4600 or revenue@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.

LOOK OUT FOR POSSIBLE DISASTER CHASERS

In the aftermath of storms, keep a look out for possible disaster chasers.

Vulnerable people are often targeted by scammers offering water damage inspections or branch and tree removal to homeowners for cash payment and no intention to do the work.

Please report any suspicious interactions to the police. For further information please visit: www.insurancecouncil.com.au/articles/look-outdisaster-chasers-about.

WASTE SERVICES UPDATE

Council and our contractors are working hard to collect flood damaged waste as quickly as possible.

Kerbside collections for flood damaged waste only will continue over the coming days.

Collection commenced at Taylors Beach, Halifax and Cordelia areas on Monday 17 February 2025.

Please stack flood damaged waste separately on the footpath outside your property boundary for collection.

Fridges and freezers must be emptied before being left for collection.

Food waste only can be taken to the skips located at the Ingham Showgrounds.

Kerbside Collection

Kerbside wheelie bin collections will continue on normal schedules subject to safe access.

Reminder:

• Please do not overload bins – collection trucks can only manage 70kg loads;

• Empty any water before adding waste; and

• Do not overfill your bin – you should be able to close the lid.

Facility Closures

Halifax Resource Recovery Centre and Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre remains closed to the public.

An announcement will be made once these facilities have reopened.

Public Notices

FLOOD RELIEF DONATIONS

On behalf of our community, Council wants to thank people from across the country for their wonderful generosity in looking for ways to donate. That is one of the demonstrations of support that really helps us move forward.

To assist with managing donations in a manner that will best support our community to recover, Hinchinbrook Local Disaster Recovery Group have now partnered with nationally recognised non-profit organisation, GIVIT to receive and manage all donations.

Please do not send donations of goods directly to our region. Instead, register your offer with GIVIT and they will guide you through the process.

GIVIT is also our preferred partner to receive financial donations, which will allow affected people to spend the funds with local businesses and help them recover too! Liaising with GIVIT will ensure the generous offers do not cause further challenges for our impacted region and will help us recover soon. Visit https://www.givit.org.au. Thank you for your support and understanding.

Keep Waters Clean & Practice Sustainable Fish Frame Disposal

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is reminding anglers to dispose of fish frames responsibly to maintain clean public spaces and protect the environment.

Here’s how you can help!

Take It Home: Avoid unpleasant smells and pests by freezing fish frames until bin collection day.

Enrich Your Garden: Fish frames can be great for soil enrichment! Compost or bury them to provide essential nutrients or turn them into a natural fish emulsion fertiliser for your plants.

Donate to Science: Support sustainable fishing by contributing to Fisheries Queensland’s Keen Angler Program, which collects fish skeletons to monitor key fish stocks. No experience is needed - just store your fish frames in the pro-

vided sampling kit and contact Fisheries Queensland for collection.

Why Responsible Disposal Matters

• Keeps public areas clean and odourfree.

• Reduces waste while promoting sustainability.

• Supports research that helps manage fish populations.

To participate in the Keen Angler Program, email FisheriesMonitoring@daf.qld. gov.au to register. Target species include barramundi, coral trout, snapper, mackerel, and more. Data collected helps assess fish stock health and contributes to sustainable fishing practices.

By following these simple steps, we can all do our part to protect our waterways and support a healthier environment for future generations!

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Brax Rovida’s Futsal Journey Goes Global

While many young athletes dream of representing their country,

Ingham’s Brax Rovida is doing it—again. The rising futsal star has already made his mark on the international stage, playing for Australia in the Under-12 team in Malaysia, and come November, he will take on the world once more—this time in Barcelona with the Under-13 squad.

Brax’s love for the game began at just six years old, kicking off on the soccer field before transitioning to futsal, a high-speed indoor variation that demands sharp reflexes, quick thinking, and precise footwork. The fast-paced nature of futsal has shaped him into a formidable player, giving him an edge on both the indoor court and outdoor pitch.

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While Brax is a versatile soccer player who can slot into any position, it’s in futsal where he has truly found his calling—as a goalkeeper. From the goal line, he’s not just a last line of defence but also a vocal leader, shouting encouragement and offering tactical tips to his teammates. His ability to read the game and react in a split second has made him a key player in his squad.

Later this year, Brax will travel to Spain alongside his proud grandparents, taking another step in what is already an impressive sporting journey. With Barcelona on the horizon, he will once again test himself against the world’s best, proving that dedication, skill, and a love for the game can take a young player from Ingham to the global stage.

Game, Set, Match! Ingham Tennis Association To Serve Up Fun In 2025

The Ingham Tennis Association is welcoming young players back to the courts for Term 1 of junior tennis in 2025, offering both group coaching and social play opportunities. With programs catering to children aged 3 to 17, the club is committed to providing a fun, active, and inclusive environment for kids to get involved in sport.

TENNIS

take advantage of the Queensland Government’s $200 Fair Play Vouchers, which are accepted at the club to help cover costs.

For more information or to sign up:

• Junior Social Tennis – Call Richard on 0428 152 125

• Coaching Groups – Call Tom on 0413 199 702

Tennis is a fantastic sport for children of all ages, and the Ingham Tennis Association makes it easy and fun to get involved!

A new addition for 2025 is Junior Social Tennis, designed to introduce more children to the game in a relaxed, friendly setting. The program officially starts on Tuesday the 4th of February at 3:30pm and aims to encourage participation and skill development.

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Coaching sessions have already commenced on Thursdays and Saturdays at the Ingham Tennis Courts and to ensure activities can continue in all conditions, the club has plans in place for wet weather. Indoor games such as pickleball and ping pong will be introduced in the hall, allowing kids to stay active even when the courts are unavailable.

Parents looking to enrol their children can

Not only does tennis help improve handeye coordination, speed, and agility, but it also builds strength and keeps kids active and healthy. Plus, it’s a great way to learn important life skills like resilience, problem-solving, and sportsmanship - whether they’re playing singles or teaming up for doubles. Best of all, it’s a social sport where kids can make new friends while having a blast on the court.

Whether they’re just starting out or looking to sharpen their skills, Ingham Tennis Association is the perfect place to play, learn, and grow!

Swing Back Into Sport

Looking to serve up some fun and get active? Ingham Tennis Club has everything you need to stay fit, meet new friends, and enjoy a great time. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and social environment, the club provides a perfect blend of sports, fitness, and community connection. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, Ingham Tennis Club offers a variety of activities to suit all skill levels.

For those new to the sport or simply looking for a more relaxed introduction to tennis, the club hosts weekly pickleball sessions on Monday nights. This fun and easy-to-learn game is a great way to ease into the world of tennis, with a smaller learning curve that helps newcomers feel comfortable while meeting new people. It’s a great chance for beginners to get active, socialise, and enjoy a light-hearted game.

On Tuesday and Thursday nights, the competition ramps up, offering an exciting and energetic atmosphere for those looking to satisfy their competitive streak. These nights are perfect for players who enjoy a bit of friendly rivalry and want to hone their skills while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow ten-

nis enthusiasts. With regular fixtures, there’s always something happening for those who love a challenge.

The club also places a strong emphasis on developing young talent. Junior coaching is available on Thursdays and Saturdays, providing young players with the opportunity to improve their skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. Additionally, the club has plans to introduce junior fixtures.

Social events are a big part of the Ingham Tennis Club experience. Throughout the year, the club hosts a variety of social gatherings, including year-end breakups and barbecues. These events are a great opportunity to unwind, celebrate the season’s successes, and connect with fellow members outside of the court.

Head Coach Steven Merker, stated that despite recent challenges, including flood damage, the Ingham Tennis Club is ready to get back into action. The club’s courts are available for play under lights, meaning members can enjoy their favorite games at any time of day or night. The club is committed to providing a safe, friendly, and fun environment for all who wish to participate.

Barramundi Season Has Begun!

The barramundi fishing season in Queensland officially opens on the 1st of February each year, following a seasonal closure from November 1st through to February 1st.

This closure is vital for the protection of the species as it occurs during the critical spawning period, allowing barramundi to reproduce without the added pressure of fishing activity. During this time, the fish are able to spawn and strengthen their population, helping to ensure that barramundi numbers remain healthy and sustainable for years to come.

This seasonal closure plays a pivotal role in the long-term conservation efforts of barramundi. It not only supports the fish during their most vulnerable period but also helps to safeguard the future of barramundi fishing in Queensland.

The decision to close the season during spawning times ensures that the fish can

reproduce successfully, which is essential for maintaining a healthy and thriving population.

For anglers who are eager to fish for barramundi once the season opens, it is essential to adhere to the regulations in place. The minimum legal size for barramundi is 58 cm, and the maximum size is capped at 120 cm.

In addition to size regulations, there are also possession limits in place to help prevent overfishing and maintain sustainable practices. Each person is permitted to possess a maximum of five barramundi, with a boat limit of 10 fish if there are two or more anglers on board.

By respecting the seasonal closures and abiding by the size and possession limits, anglers play an important role in ensuring the ongoing health of Queensland’s barramundi populations.

Brax Rovida: Futsal Star On The Rise

Brax Rovida, a rising futsal star from Ingham, continues to shine on the international stage. Having already represented Australia in Malaysia with the Under-12 team, he’s set to play in Barcelona with the Under-13 squad this November. Brax’s journey began at age six with soccer, eventually transitioning to futsal, where he thrives as a goalkeeper. His quick reflexes, leadership, and tactical awareness make him a standout player. Traveling to Spain with his grandparents, Brax will face the world’s best, showcasing his talent and dedication, and cementing his place on the global futsal scene.

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