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Victoria’s View

Hiya Hinchinbrook Shire, Congratulations to all the nominees and recipients of the Australia Day Awards this year. I am proud to be among you as a nominee myself. A warm welcome as well to all our new citizens who made the pledge on stage in front of what must have felt like the entire town. Hinchinbrook is stronger and better for all the good you bring.

Every Hinchinbrook citizen who was nominated should feel incredibly proud to be recognised. For some, it was for quiet deeds, and for others, outstanding achievements. Every name called out and every person who walked onto that stage deserves full recognition for their role in making our Shire safer, stron-

ger, and more connected than ever.

A special mention to the Flood Heroes category. So many locals stepped up and showed what our community is made of in both big and small ways, helping wherever it was needed, from water rescues to simple check-in conversations. Every action mattered. Congratulations to all nominees!

Victoria

Fun fact: After the awards, I dashed straight to the Australia Day pool party hosted by Council and the Aquatic Centre, and right at the front entryway of the pool was a lamington so big it took up an entire table!

TONES & I BRINGS INGHAM TOGETHER

The Hinchinbrook community got hyped up with the launch of a fantastic campaign – to get Tones and I to perform in Ingham!

For those who are unaware, Tones and I (a major pop singer) announced on her Facebook page that she would perform a concert in a random town. As per Tones’ request, to enter the competition, a Facebook page was to be created, and the community with the most “noise” (comments, shares and likes) would win.

A Facebook page was created by a member of the community and called: Get “TONES AND I” to come to Ingham, and it saw a lot of traction with locals,

businesses, and even our local member Wayde Chisea getting behind it and making a post with many were hilariously photoshopped images of Tones joining in the local comunity.

With the page amassing more than 1000 members in just a week, Hinchinbrook showed how they could all stand together to try and get the popstar to play our little regional town.

Thanks everyone, even the flashmobbers who got out to dance, you really put on a good show as the community screamed:

“Let’s get Tones and I to come to Ingham!”

AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD WINNERS

Rina Zatta, a tireless cornerstone of local athletics, won the Individual Achievement Award, while Janice Carr took out the Senior Cultural Award for her work as one of the custodians of Hinchinbrook’s history.

The Junior Cultural Award was given to Indiana Guy for her devotion to champi oning youth arts, and joint Junior Sports Award winners were all‑round sportsman Liam Fascetti, and Levi Murray who con sistently ranks among Australia’s top mini bull riders.

The eight winners were selected from 27 nominations, and Mayor Ramon Jayo said Australia Day in Hinchinbrook serves as a reminder of the values that unite the re gion.

“Today was about community, resilience and a shared pride in the place we call home. All our nominees embody those values with humility and a quiet kind of everyday heroism that deserves to be cele brated,” Mayor Jayo said.

“But we know there can only be eight win ners and, on behalf of our community, congratulations — we are so very proud of you.”

Reflecting on one of the most challenging events in recent memory — the uncertain days of the February 2025 floods — May

or Jayo, who is also the Local Disaster Management Group chair, recognised 24 people from every corner of the shire who stood taller than the rising waters.

“They were honoured not for seeking praise, but for doing what communities do best: serving, volunteering, and sharing trusted information to keep Hinchinbrook strong,” Mayor Jayo said.

“Thank you to the judges of the Austra lia Day judging committee, especially its chair, Tom Mudie. Thank you to Austra lia Day ambassador Karen Jacobsen, in ternationally known as the voice of Siri, and congratulations to the six new citizens who received their Australian citizenship today.”

HINCHINBROOK SHIRE COUNCIL’S AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD WINNERS

Australia Day Citizen of the Year Award winner

Leonardo “Lenny” Chiesa

With more than five decades of service to Rugby League and Surf Lifesaving — and an OAM recognising his contribution — Lenny continues to mentor young lifesav ers, patrol local beaches and coach athletes to national success, earning major hon ours in 2025 including North Queensland and Queensland Sportstar of the Year for Service to Sport and the Clive Hammond Award.

Young Citizen Award winner

Gemma Di Bella

A thoughtful and community‑minded young leader, Gemma served as co school captain of Gilroy Santa Maria College in 2025, donated her Deus Caritas Award prize to the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal, supported key community events, and contributes her time as an active member of Young Vinnies.

Beryl Prior Award winner

Sam Cosentino

Sam has dedicated more than 27 years to the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, assisting families in need, delivering essential items, supporting the community through floods and cyclones, and lending his skills to lo cal parish projects — always with sincerity, honesty and goodwill.

Individual Achievement Award winner

Rina Zatta

For over 20 years, Rina has been a corner stone of the Herbert River Athletics Club, taking on major roles, supporting young competitors, maintaining club facilities, and earning recognition including the 2025 Club Person of the Year and a Lions Club Service Award.

Senior Cultural Award winner

Janice Carr

A dedicated guardian of local history, Jan helped formalise and lead the Ingham

Family History Association, was a found ing member of the Herbert River Museum Gallery Inc., and has contributed tirelessly across cultural and community organisa tions.

Junior Cultural Award winner

Indiana Guy

A vibrant contributor to the local arts scene, Indiana performs widely, competes in regional festivals, mentors through the Dance Step Program and teaches her own Hip Hop class, inspiring the next genera tion of dancers.

Dual Junior Sports Award winners

Liam Fascetti

Liam has excelled in squash at state level, serving as Queensland Sharks U19 num ber one and Captain in 2025, representing Queensland in the Trans‑Tasman Series, and earning multiple sports honours, while also contributing strongly to school and club soccer.

Levi Murray

A consistent young competitor in junior rodeo, Levi has secured multiple wins and placings, qualified for the ABCRA Nation al Finals for the third consecutive year — ranked second nationally — and claimed NQ Zone titles as Champion All‑Round Cowboy and Champion Mini Bull Rider.

PHONE SCAM ALERT

Hinchinbrook Shire Council has become aware of a phone scam targeting residents. Individuals are receiving calls from someone posing as Council, claiming to be conducting a survey and requesting personal information.

Please be advised:

• Council is not conducting any phone surveys at this time.

• Be cautious of unsolicited phone calls.

• Do not share personal details, credit card information, or online account credentials unless you are certain of the caller’s identity.

All official Council community consultations are published on our website: https:// hinchinbrook.qld. gov.au

If you receive a suspicious call, please report it to Council immediately on

(07) 4776 4600.

For further information on scams and how to protect yourself, visit: www.scamwatch.gov.au

Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep our community safe.

Successful Summer Reading Club

The Hinchinbrook Library hosted a Summer Reading Club, beginning in december and running until a week before school started back for Term 1. There where a total of 25 participants who entered the reading challenge and the winner of the grand prize, who read a total of 80 books over the two month challenge period, was Dyala Salih.

A raffle was drawn for two more fantastic prize packs, and the lucky winners went home with items like a new Spaldings basketball and new books among other treats.

Deputy Mayor Mary Brown conducted the

raffle and spoke to the gathered children and parents who were there to enjoy the little reading club party;

“Once again, we would like to extend our appreciation to each one of you for actively participating in the Summer Reading Club programme,” she said warmly.

“Your involement has truly made this event a success, we appreciate your time and effort you all hae dedicated to engaging in this programme and we encourage you all to continue reading and exploring the worlds through the pages of a book.”

Photo credit: Victoria Velton

Emergency Relief Program At Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre

Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre (HCSC) delivers an Emergency Relief (ER) Program, a vital support service funded and supported through Neighbourhood Centre’s Queensland and delivered by neighbourhood centres across Queensland.

Emergency Relief provides short-term assistance to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship. Support may include food assistance, essential items, and referrals to other services, helping community members navigate periods of crisis while working towards longer-term stability.

Since December 2025 and into January 2026, HCSC has experienced a significant increase in Emergency Relief requests. With the rising cost of living and growing housing insecurity, more individuals and families are being forced to make impossible choices, which often look like going without food in order to pay rent, electricity bills, car insurance, registration, and other essential expenses.

HCSC is incredibly proud to be able to offer this program and provide immediate, practical relief to members of our community during times of need. While Emergency Relief cannot solve every challenge, it can ease pressure in moments of crisis and ensure people are not left without ba-

sic necessities.

Importantly, Emergency Relief appointments also allow our team to identify underlying and compounding issues that may be contributing to a person’s situation. Through these conversations, we often learn that individuals and families are experiencing homelessness, domestic and family violence, psychological trauma, or

other significant life stressors.

As a Neighbourhood Centre, HCSC plays a critical role in connecting people to further support. Many clients accessing Emergency Relief are referred to additional services, which may be internally within HCSC programs or externally to other specialist service providers. This holistic approach helps individuals receive

the right support to address their circumstances and work towards improved stability and wellbeing.

We are deeply honoured to support our community in this capacity and extend our sincere thanks to our donors, funding bodies, and community partners, whose generosity makes this essential work possible.

Coles Ingham and Prices Plus gathered and gifted donations to help those in the community through programs organised by the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre. Photos supplied

Boaties Urged To Stay Clear Of Ergon’s Underwater And Overhead Powerlines

With plenty of boaties out on the water this Australia Day long weekend, Ergon Energy Network is urging skippers to take extra care when anchoring or navigating to avoid damaging electricity infrastructure and risking serious injury.

Ergon Work Group Leader Ryan Tuivaiti said the electricity company, at times, has recovered dozens of anchors from underwater electricity cables during inspections by commercial divers.

“We’ve seen far too many cases where anchors have been dropped directly onto our underwater cables, which can cause serious damage and pose a significant safety risk,” Mr Tuivaiti said.

“Before anchoring, boat owners must look for our large yellow signs on either side of the waterway or river. These signs indicate the presence of an underwater electricity cable crossing, and anchoring is strictly prohibited within 200 metres of these zones.”

Ergon is also reminding sailors to be aware of overhead powerlines in some waterways, especially during the highest astronomical tides.

“Sailboat owners should always check marine charts before heading out to ensure their vessel won’t come into contact with overhead powerlines,” Mr Tuivaiti said.

“Owners of trailable sailboats must fold down their masts before leaving the boat ramp. We’ve had incidents where masts have struck overhead powerlines while boats were being driven away.”

If a boat’s mast accidentally strikes an overhead powerline, everyone on board should avoid touching the mast and move as far away from it as possible.

Similarly, if an anchor hooks onto an underwater electricity cable, never attempt to pull the cable to the surface. If possible, cut the rope or chain and leave the anchor behind.

“If there’s no safe way to free your boat, call for help immediately,” Mr Tuivaiti said.

“Contact the Coast Guard, Voluntary Marine Rescue (VMR), or dial triple zero. Your safety is the priority.”

Hot Cars Can Be Deadly For Pets As Summer Heat Bites

As summer temperatures soar across the Hinchinbrook Shire, local pet owners are being urged to think twice before leaving animals in cars or on the back of utes, even for just a few minutes.

Most people know the discomfort of climbing into a car that has been sitting in the sun — scorching seatbelts, burning steering wheels and stifling heat. For pets, particularly dogs, those conditions can quickly become fatal.

On a hot summer’s day, the temperature inside a parked car can climb as high as 73 degrees Celsius. Even parking in the shade or leaving windows slightly open does little to reduce the risk, and ute trays can burn pets’ footpads or bodies within minutes.

Dogs are especially vulnerable to heat stress because they do not sweat like humans. Instead, they rely on panting, drinking water and resting on cool surfaces to regulate their body temperature. In hot, enclosed spaces such as cars, these cooling methods are simply not enough.

Authorities are reminding pet owners that leaving an animal without adequate water and shelter may constitute an offence under the Animal Care and Protection Act

Ergon continues to work closely with marine authorities to raise awareness and protect Queensland’s electricity network from avoidable damage.

Providing ample shade, multiple water sources, ice cubes in drinking bowls, frozen dog treats and access to a shallow paddle pool can help pets cope with extreme heat.

Pets should never be tethered in the sun, as even 20 minutes tied up without shade can cause panic and rapid overheating.

If a pet is found in a hot car, immediate action is critical. Members of the public are urged to call 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625), contact police on 000 in an emergency, or notify centre management if the vehicle is in a car park. People are advised not to break vehicle windows, as police have the authority to enter vehicles safely and breaking glass can place both the rescuer and the animal at risk.

As temperatures continue to rise, authorities are urging Queenslanders to remember a simple rule: if it’s too hot for you, it’s far too hot for your pet.

‘boat owners must look for our large yellow signs on either side of the waterway or river.’ Photo supplied

REGISTRATIONS OPEN FOR 2026 BABY WELCOMING CEREMONY

Families are the foundation of life in Hinchinbrook, shaping the region’s character, strengthening community connections, and defining the lifestyle that makes the Shire such a special place to call home.

REGISTRATIONS OPEN FOR 2026 BABY WELCOMING CEREMONY

In recognition of this, Hinchinbrook Shire Council is inviting families to take part in one of the most heartwarming events on the community calendar – the 2026 Baby Welcoming Ceremony.

The annual ceremony is a joyful celebration of new life, officially welcoming the Shire’s youngest residents and acknowledging the families who are helping Hinchinbrook grow and thrive. It’s a chance to pause, celebrate, and reflect on the importance of community, connection, and the shared future being built together. The 2026 Baby Welcoming Ceremony will be held at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on Saturday 28 March 2026 and is open to all families who have welcomed a baby in the past 12 months. Each child will be recognised with a special gift pack and a native tree sapling – a living symbol of growth, resilience, and a bright future in

The 2026 Baby Welcoming Ceremony will be held at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on Saturday 28 March 2026 and is open to all families who have welcomed a baby in the past 12 months.

Each child will be recognised with a special gift pack and a native tree sapling – a living symbol of growth, resilience, and a bright future in

Hinchinbrook.

Mayor Ramon Jayo said the ceremony is about far more than celebration.

Each child will be recognised with a special gift pack and a native tree sapling – a living symbol of growth, resilience, and a bright future in

an initiative by the State Library of Queensland that encourages families to read, talk, sing, and play with their children every day, helping to build strong early literacy foundations.

Families attending the event will also connect with local support services, capture special photos, and enjoy a relaxed morning filled with smiles, celebration, and a strong sense of belonging.

Following the success of last year’s ceremony, where 50 of Hinchinbrook’s newest and youngest residents were officially welcomed, Council is looking forward to another meaningful celebration in 2026.

Mayor Ramon Jayo said the ceremony is about far more than celebration.

“This is about recognising the vital role families play in shaping our Shire’s future,” Mayor Jayo said.

“Every baby represents hope and opportunity, and investing in their

first five years is one of the most important things we can do as a community.

Registrations are essential and close Friday, 20 March 2026. To register, visit https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/69CRKG5 or contact Hinchinbrook Shire Council on (07) 4776 4600.

“Let’s celebrate the newest members of our community and the bright future they bring to Hinchinbrook.”

The Baby Welcoming Ceremony forms part of Council’s commitment to the First 5 Forever program,

First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with Hinchinbrook Shire Council.

Hinchinbrook.

Minute With The Mayor

Mayor

Ramon Jayo

Australia Day means something different to each of us. It’s shaped by who we are, where we’ve come from, and the path that led us to call this place home.

No two stories are the same — yet we all stand together in a country that values the voices, beliefs and contributions of its people. And really, that’s the heart of Australia Day.

It’s a chance to pause and think about who we are as a nation, and the kind of nation we want to keep becoming.

It’s a day to gather with family, friends and community, to appreciate the freedoms we enjoy, and to recognise the story we’re all part of — a story that keeps growing, changing and strengthening. Our history, our identity, and above all, our people.

And if there’s one thing we do well here in Hinchinbrook, it’s look after one another.

That spirit was on full display yesterday as we recognised our Australia Day Award winners and those who went above and beyond during the January–February 2025 floods.

This year’s 2026 Australia Day Honours List recognises Dan Cordner, Local Controller for the Halifax SES, with an Achievement Award.

He has been acknowledged for his outstanding leadership, training, operational support, and his

Dunwavering commitment to the Queensland State Emergency Service and the wider community.

Dan’s contribution to our region is nothing short of extraordinary.

Dan worked for weeks on end during the 2025 floods, often in deteriorating conditions, sometimes isolated from support and even his own family.

He prepared his community, carried out evacuations, responded to requests for help, and when he finally got a moment to breathe, he deployed elsewhere to support other flood-affected regions and those impacted by TC Alfred.

All year, Dan has been the same — selfless with his time, calm under pressure, forward-thinking and deeply committed to protecting Queensland communities.

We’re incredibly fortunate to have people like him leading local disaster response.

Dan also joins a group of 24 Flood Hero Recognition recipients honoured yesterday.

These remarkable community members are: Evlyn Bailey, Victor Bligh, Robert Bonassi, Kerri Ann Burnell, Ian Cameron, Daniel Castorina, Travis Cauchi, Carina Chesson, Madeleine D’Urso, Francis Debono, Keldon Fletcher, Andrew Giliberto, Joe and Luke (Halifax Hotel), Ingham Lions Club, Russell Kealy, Paul Longbottom, Jeff McMurray, Robert Morris, Don Pollock, Greg Sexton, Luke Shepherdson, Gio Tan-

talo and Luke Venables.

To every one of you – thank you. You showed what community really means.

I also want to acknowledge our Australia Day Award winners. These individuals make our region tick, and their dedication — day in and day out — is what makes this community strong:

Citizen of the Year – Leonardo “Lenny” Chiesa

Young Citizen of the Year –Gemma Di Bella

Beryl Prior Award – Sam Cosentino

Individual Achievement Award – Rina Zatta

Senior Cultural Award – Janice Carr

Junior Cultural Award – Indiana Guy

Junior Sports Award – Liam Fascetti and Levi Murray (dual winners)

We are lucky. Truly lucky to have so many outstanding people in this community.

Their actions, their generosity, their commitment … it’s what makes me proud to be Mayor of the Hinchinbrook Shire.

Thank you to all our nominees, our winners, and every quiet achiever who chips away, helping to make this place a better one. What you do matters. More than you know.

id you know the most common possum species found in the Hinchinbrook Shire is the Brushtail Possum?

These cheeky night-owls are pros at living alongside humans. The Brushtail Possum is highly adaptable and often sets up home in sheds, roof cavities, wall spaces and backyard trees. In built-up areas where old hollow trees are scarce, our homes can become their cosy substitute.

Brushtails love to travel high, using fences and power lines as possum highways while foraging for fruit and leaves. When they’re forced to the ground, however, they’re far more vulnerable to cars, dogs and other dangers.

If you think a possum has moved into your roof, there are humane ways to check and manage the situation. Look for signs like droppings, fur or urine stains, and gently block suspected entry points with paper to see if they’re disturbed. Always make sure the possum has safely exited before sealing gaps, and never trap or relocate one without proper advice.

They might be noisy neighbours—but they’re an important part of our local wildlife too!

Councillor Column

Councillor Andrew Carr

Hello Hinchinbrook, With Australia Day done and dusted, whether you are a local or a visitor, I hope you enjoyed the day in the Hinchinbrook Shire, as we offer a perfect mix of relaxation, adventure and community spirit.

I thought I would mention an area in the Infrastructure Portfolio which is very important for this time of year.

Stormwater is the run-off from rain that falls on a roof or paved area like a driveway, road or footpath that flows into a stormwater drain. Council maintains a complex stormwater drainage network which includes many different types of drainage structures such as unlined drains (including natural waterways) and concrete-lined open drains, underground pipes and culverts, and grates and other inlet or outlet structures.

A drainage easement is a portion of land that a property owner has granted to Council to enable the carriage of stormwater through to the main drainage system.

Illegal dumping of green waste and household rubbish in waterways, easements and drains increases the risk of flooding to properties and costs millions of dollars in property damage across the region.

Dumping waste, planting garden beds or building fences across the flow path are all ex-

amples of activities that can obstruct stormwater flow.

To request a service, make an enquiry or report an issue, please use the web forms under Customer Service on the Hinchinbrook Shire Council website here at www.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au/our-council/ customer-service/

Snap Send Solve is a free app that lets you report a problem to your local council using an iPhone or Android device. You can also make a general request or provide feedback. Visit their website here for more at www. snapsendsolve.com/snappers

Snap Send Solve allows you to quickly and easily capture and report common issues, such as illegal rubbish dumping or a street sign needing repair.

How Snap Send Solve works: Snap Send Solve determines your local council using your smartphone’s GPS location. It then sends you your council’s contact information, location and email contact. When you use Snap Send Solve, your request is sent from the app using your email address and phone number so that Hinchinbrook Shire Council can communicate directly with you to resolve the issue.

Once again, it is great to be able to pick up a copy of Hinchinbrook Life and read through what has been and what will be happening throughout our Shire. Thank you for the opportunity once again.

CANEGROWERS Welcoming 2026: Celebrating Strength, Progress And What’s Ahead

As we welcome growers into 2026, I’d like to extend a warm Happy New Year to all members of the Herbert River grower community. The year ahead promises to be an exciting one as we continue to build on the strong foundations of our district, while also celebrating a major milestone in our organisation’s history.

The 2025 year once again highlighted the strength, resilience and determination of Herbert River growers. Despite a challenging season marked by weather impacts, operational pressures and ongoing industry change, growers across the district continued to adapt, collaborate and push forward. That collective spirit remains one of our greatest assets.

Throughout the year, Canegrowers Herbert River remained focused on advocacy, service delivery and building long-term capacity for our members. One of the most significant achievements was our success in lobbying the government to secure Category D Disaster Recovery Grants of up to $75,000 for growers affected by the Tropical Low event in January and February 2025. This vital funding has gone a long way in assisting growers to recover, rebuild and restore operations following major disaster impacts.

We also worked closely with Canegrow-

ers Queensland and other Canegrowers districts to extend the definition of “primary producer” under disaster recovery grants, ensuring more growers were eligible for assistance. We continue to advocate strongly for improved disaster assistance and recovery settings on behalf of Herbert River growers.

Another priority was the delivery of the Haulout Course, which supports improved safety outcomes and practical skills development across the district. Our Young Growers Branch also continued to grow in strength, with activities including a successful trip to Cairns that provided valuable learning experiences and strengthened connections within the next generation of sugar industry leaders.

Education and school engagement expanded in 2025, with Canegrowers Herbert River working with eight local schools. With support from HCPSL, SRA and Ingham State High School, students planted cane at these schools, creating hands-on learning opportunities and highlighting career pathways in agriculture.

Throughout the crushing season, we maintained strong advocacy with the mills, ensuring grower concerns were raised consistently and constructively. Our Board and Management also remained active across regional, state and national forums,

ensuring the Herbert River’s voice was heard on key policy and industry issues.

Looking ahead to 2026, we are pleased to share several upcoming events for the first half of the year. These include the 2026 Haulout Course in May, a Young Growers trip to Maleny and Bundaberg in March, Business Essentials Training in April, and our biggest event of all, the Canegrowers 100 Year Celebration in May. We will be sharing further details about this mile-

stone event in the coming weeks.

It will be an exciting year as we celebrate the past, present and future of Canegrowers Herbert River, and the community of people involved who have made the organisation what it is today. As always, we remain committed to strong advocacy, clear communication and supporting members through whatever challenges and opportunities the new season may bring.

Harvesting cane in the 1970’s. Photo sourced: Canegrowers.com.au

Rural Landholders Encouraged to Apply for Recovery Grants Following Tropical Low Damage

Rural landholders impacted by the North and Far North Tropical Low between 29th January and 28th February 2025 are being reminded that financial assistance remains available, with applications for the Rural Landholder Recovery Grant Scheme closing on 13th February 2026.

The scheme provides grants of up to $10,000 to assist eligible landholders with clean-up and reinstatement activities after direct damage to primary production enterprises. The funding is jointly provided by the Australian Government and the Queensland Government through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

The grant is designed to help cover the costs of recovery work such as repairing fences, restoring infrastructure, and returning properties to operational condition following the severe weather event. Who can apply?

To be eligible, applicants must own or lease at least 10 hectares of land within a declared disaster area and operate a primary production enterprise. Landholders must also have earned at least $20,000 in gross income from primary production in the financial year before the disaster and hold an Australian Business Number (ABN) at the time of the event.

Additional eligibility requirements include:

The property must be located in a declared disaster area for the event

Applicants must intend to re-establish their primary production enterprise

Combined off-farm income must not exceed $250,000

Applicants must not have already received other disaster-related grants or loans for the same event

Declared disaster areas

How to apply

To apply, landholders within the Hinchin-

brook Shire must submit a completed application form along with supporting documentation, including proof of land ownership or lease, five to ten photographs of damage, evidence of expenditure, and insurance details where applicable.

Applications can be submitted online via QRIDA’s Application Portal, or by downloading the application form and submitting it by email or post. Applicants using the paper form are advised to download and save the document before completing it, and to avoid sending original documents by mail.

With just weeks remaining before applications close, eligible rural landholders are encouraged to review the guidelines and apply as soon as possible to access this recovery support and continue rebuilding after the 2025 tropical low event.

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Set at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac, this beautifully presented home blends comfort, versatility, and natural serenity. Once a four-bedroom design, it now features an oversized retreat—ideal as a home office, library, or teen haven with its own entry. The main bedroom includes a walk-in robe and ensuite, while the second has built-ins. The open-plan living, kitchen, and dining area opens to a screened porch overlooking terraced gardens. With native trees, raised garden beds, irrigation, and a large powered shed, this is

This inviting low-set masonry home offers relaxed coastal living just moments from shops and the waterfront. Designed for comfort and privacy, it’s framed by high fencing and wide wrap-around verandas, ideal for outdoor living and entertaining. Inside features cool tiled floors, openplan lounge, dining and kitchen, plus a modern kitchen. Both bedrooms include built-in wardrobes. Undercover parking suits two vehicles plus a boat, with extra storage by the garage. Awnings add privacy and yearround comfort, ideal for retirees, first-home buyers or investors seeking easy-care coastal convenience lifestyle.

She’s a devoted canine companion on a mission to find her new fam ily. This charming pup is absolute ly smitten with her humans and finds her greatest joy in being by your side. If you’re looking for a furry friend who offers unconditional affection, Hestia is your girl.

Hestia’s favourite place is undoubtedly your lap, where she graciously settles, exuding warmth and love. This affectionate pup is a fast learner when it comes to manners, making her an excellent addition to any household.

For Hestia, every day is an opportunity to deepen her bond with her family. Her

FAST FACTS:

DOB: 13/06/2025

Sex: Female

Breed: Staffy x

If you’re interested in meeting any of the lovely Hestia, please complete an animal enquiry form at: https://www.angelpawsinc.com.au/forms.html.

Included in adoption fee of $495: Desexed, Micro-chipped, Up to date vaccinations, Flea, tick, and intestinal worm treated, and on ProHeart.

Colour: White & Brindle

Kid friendly: Yes

Cat Friendly: Yes

Other dogs: Yes

Fences: 6ft

Power That Performs

system is an advanced digital communication between the tool and the battery. This technology allows both components to constantly exchange information, ensuring power output is optimised for the task at hand. The result is improved efficiency, stronger performance under load, and better overall battery management.

Durability is another defining feature across the range, with heavy duty cell casing significantly improving impact resistance, an important consideration on busy job sites where drops and knocks are unavoidable. A built-in battery ventilation system helps regulate temperature, allowing the battery to run cooler during use and extending its overall lifespan.

Protection from the elements has also been carefully engineered as a short-cir cuit prevention structure that shields bat tery terminals from dust and moisture, while a three-layer moisture protection system guards internal cells against water ingress. Together, these features ensure the batteries are well suited to Queensland conditions, where getting dirty is part of the job.

The batteries are fully compatible with the Makita XGT platforms, allowing users to build a flexible cordless setup that grows with their needs. Available locally at Ing ham Manufactures Mitre 10, the Makita 40V Max LI-ION battery range represents a smart investment in power with performance that lasts.

Mikita 40V Max LI-ION

5.0Ah Batteries (BL4050F):

Photo supplied

From rainforest romance to coastal elegance, discover North Queensland’s hidden gem for weddings.

If you’re dreaming of a wedding that feels cinematic, Hinchinbrook Way is the destination you’ve been searching for. This breathtaking stretch of coastline and hinterland offers lush rainforests, cascading waterfalls, pristine beaches, and sweeping island vistas, all within easy reach of charming regional towns.

Tennille, the owner of Sola the Salon, is passionate about bridal hair and ensures that after each appointment you feel beautiful, confident, and stylish. Tennille takes care of everything, from consultation to the big day. Whether it’s trials, colour, or cuts, she listens to exactly what you want and brings it to life.

The whole bridal party is welcome, from flower girl to best man. Style duo Tennille and Carly can travel to event locations, or the entire salon can be booked out for a boutique, private session. Enquire at www. solathesalon.com.au or call 04 7580 5274 to discuss your upcoming wedding and event!

PICTURE-PERFECT BACKDROPS

Start in Ingham, where TYTO Parklands provides a serene setting with boardwalks winding through lily-strewn lagoons and fluttering birdlife. For couples who crave adventure, Wallaman Falls, Australia’s tallest single-drop waterfall, offers misty rainforest and thundering water straight out of a fairytale. Coastal lovers will fall for Lucinda and Dungeness, where the sugar-loading jetty stretches into turquoise waters framed by Hinchinbrook

Island’s peaks. Forrest Beach and Taylors Beach offer secluded sands perfect for romantic sunset shots.

MORE THAN JUST PHOTOS

Hinchinbrook Way isn’t just about scenery; it’s a complete wedding experience. Boutique venues offer ceremony decks overlooking the Channel, luxury accommodation, and styling services. Imagine exchanging vows with Hinchinbrook Island as your backdrop, then dancing under a canopy of stars.

CELEBRATE IN STYLE

For the groom’s crew, Hinchinbrook is a buck’s party paradise, with world-class fishing including barramundi, reef trips, and heli-fishing adventures. Hens can enjoy bohemian beach picnics at Forrest or Taylors Beach. Add local boutique food experiences, such as Italian delicacies from Ingham delis, and you have the perfect recipe for a relaxed, chic celebration.

Meet one of Ingham’s best local Authorised marriage celebrants, Sandra Bison.

Sandra describes her role honestly as the happiest job in the world, spending the past five years being part of many special days. Each ceremony is created from scratch and tailored to reflect every couple’s individual style and story, with a

strong focus on making each celebration personal and meaningful.

Sandra is also part of the popular local music duo Obsession and can provide live entertainment for wedding receptions, offering couples added convenience. Couples interested in a relaxed, casual chat can contact Sandra on 0407 760 063.

Heartfelt ceremonies crafted to reflect your love story. Professional, relaxed and dedicated to making your day truly unforgettable. Your wedding hair, perfected. Specialising in blow-dries, curls and elegant upstyles, Sola creates unforgettable bridal looks for your special day, proudly serving North Queensland.

Pop the champagne and celebrate your wedding in Hinchinbrook. Photo supplied

The team at Sola the Salon can make your hair dreams a reality. Photo supplied

Sandra Bison with a newly married couple following their personalised ceremony. Photo supplied

Planning a sweet celebration in 2026?

Courtney’s Delectable Treats specialises in creating beautiful and delicious desserts to make any occasion memorable. From custom cakes and cupcakes to cake pops, cookies, macarons, slices, and a variety of treats, Courtney can tailor creations to suit your event and personal style.

Bookings are open and filling quickly. So whether you’re planning a birthday, wedding, or special milestone, Courtney is ready to bring your sweet ideas to life.

To secure your date or discuss your ideas, contact Courtney via email at courtneysdelectabletreats@gmail.com or send a DM through her Facebook page!

CUSTOM WEDDING & CELEBRATION CAKES

Bespoke cakes for weddings and all occasions, from rustic to modern designs. Established in 2013, lovingly crafted to bring your ideas to life.

Servicing Ingham and surrounding areas, including Townsville.

courtneysdelectabletreats@gmail.com

Mandy’s Beauty in the Bush specialises in bespoke florals for intimate weddings, creating meaningful, personalised arrangements made to be remembered. With a focus on timeless elegance, each arrangement is thoughtfully crafted to reflect the couple’s story.

Blending artistry and creativity, Mandy’s work is defined by exceptional attention to detail, delivering floral designs that are perfect for your special day.

Ph: 0419 676 758 | Em: mandy@mandysbeautyinthebush. com.au | Facebook: Mandy’s Beauty In The Bush

A qualified florist specialising in custom wedding flowers, from bridal bouquets to beautifully styled ceremonies and receptions, based in the heart of Ingham.

Facebook - Mandy's Beauty In The Bush Instagram - @mandysbeautyinthebush21 Email: mandy@mandysbeautyinthebush.com.au

Deliciously yours, Courtney’s Delectable Treats covers a range of styles and themes to suit any occasion! Photos supplied

Photo credit: Victoria Velton

TUESDAY 3 FEBRUARY

Beers By The Beach

TUESDAY 27 JANUARY

Weekly Community Bingo –Tuesday Session

10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham.

Every Tuesday at the RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy BINGO in a great atmosphere with friends, family, or on your own. Grab a bite to eat at the venue before or after the session and make a morning of it. For more information, contact info@herbertriverrsl. org.au or phone (07) 4776 5157.

THURSDAY 29 JANUARY

Technology Classes

10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.

Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.

Playtime At The Library

10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham.

A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.

Weekly Community Bingo –Thursday Session

6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham.

Every Thursday at the RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy BINGO in a great atmosphere with friends, family, or on your own. Grab a bite to eat at the venue before or after the session and make a morning of it. For more

Weekly Community Bingo –Tuesday Session

10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham.

information, contact info@herbertriverrsl.org. au or phone (07) 4776 5157.

FRIDAY 30 JANUARY

Green Thumbs Club

2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.

An afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!

Beers By The Beach 5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach.

Unwide with friends while soaking up ocean views. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door!

SATURDAY 31 JANUARY

Parkrun

7:00am in Palm Creek, Ingham & The Cardwell foreshore.

A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all fitness levels, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together and enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Encouraging people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together!

SUNDAY 1 FEBRUARY

Weekly Community Bingo –Sunday Session

1:30pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham.

Every Sunday at the RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy BINGO in a great atmosphere with friends, family, or on your own. Grab a bite to eat at the venue before or after the session and make a morning of it. For more information, contact info@herbertriverrsl.org.au or phone (07) 4776 5157.

THURSDAY 5 FEBRUARY

Technology Classes 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.

Playtime At The Library

10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham. A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.

Weekly Community Bingo –Thursday Session 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham.

FRIDAY 6 FEBRUARY

Green Thumbs Club

2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham. An afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!

5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach.

Unwide with friends while soaking up ocean views. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door!

SATURDAY 7 FEBRUARY

Parkrun

7:00am in Palm Creek, Ingham & The Cardwell foreshore.

SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY

Weekly Community Bingo –Sunday Session 1:30pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham.

TUESDAY 10 FEBRUARY

Weekly Community Bingo –Tuesday Session 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham.

THURSDAY 12 FEBRUARY

Technology Classes

10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.

MIMMO & MARIO -

“WE’VE HAD SO MUCH BLOODY FUN!”

For more than three decades, Mimmo Mancuso and Mario Magnani brought laughter to stages, airwaves and local festivals across the Hinchinbrook Shire. Now in their twilight years, the pair reflect on a life spent performing, improvising and making audiences smile.

“We’ve had so much bloody fun,” Mimmo laughs, recalling the start of their partnership in 1989. But the story goes back further. They first met in the 1970s at what is now the Ingham Theatre Group, during a performance of Rinse the Blood Off My Toga. Mimmo had to step in at the last minute dressed as a centurion—a role he hadn’t rehearsed—missing his first cue since 1971.

“It was chaotic, but that’s how it started,” Mimmo says. He joined the club shortly after and never left, though he admits it took him a little longer to find his rhythm on stage. “I don’t perform the characters. The characters speak through me,” he explains. “I used to get on stage and perform.

I didn’t like performing the characters everybody else wanted me to perform, and I always had to mould it the way I thought it should be done.”

The duo became well-known for their impressionist theatre, comedy sketches, and improvisation. Shows like Robbin Hood and the time they shared on live radio remain standout memories. “It wasn’t just about line delivery,” Mario says. “It was the way we said the words, waiting for it to sink in.” The pair also helped pioneered theatre-restaurant performances, where short skits and songs blended seamlessly with acts from other performers.

Even when work and life got in the way, Mimmo and Mario found time for the stage. “We’d ad-lib a lot,” Mimmo recalls. “Some of the most memorable moments are those unscripted ones, just working off each other.” That spontaneity extended beyond the theatre; the duo became fixtures on local radio and TV, creating the characters Vittorio and Luigi, twin Italian

brothers whose antics charmed audiences. “We don’t tell jokes,” Mario explains. “We tell stories. And we make funny little stories up. If we’re having a conversation with people, we’ll come out with something hilarious. But we don’t tell jokes.”

For Mario, the love of performance started young. “Once I figured out at school I was good at making everyone laugh, I was hooked,” he says. “Even in primary school, I was always joking around. The teacher kept telling me to sit down.” Mimmo, too, has passed the performance gene down the family. “My granddaughter loves it. Life happens during and in between shows, but it rubs off,” he says.

Some roles have lingered in memory longer than others. Mario fondly remembers playing a ten-year-old boy in The Blue Goose at age 14, a serious role that challenged his emotional range. Mimmo’s highlight? “I played a jumping flea once in a pantomime. It was silly, simple—but 54 years later, I still remember it!”

Their partnership worked because, as Mario puts it, “We never argue. We think alike. He can say something, I get it straight away. And vice versa. It’s the way things happen.” Mimmo agrees: “On stage, anything can happen. You just get up and play, muck around with the audience. It’s live, and it’s magic.”

Now in the 21st century, the duo still perform when time allows, though their pace is gentler. Looking back, they assured that lessons of life are better with a laugh. “Never copy, always be yourself, and aim for 100 per cent of the audience laughing, not just 70,” Mimmo said with a grin. “If you’re not getting them all, they’re asleep,”

For Mimmo and Mario, the stage has always been a place to relax, escape, and connect. With their characters, audiences, and each other. Decades may have passed, but the joy of performance and shared laughter remains timeless.

WATTS – Muriel Joy (Aged 78)

Late of Rockingham Nursing Home, Cardwell

Formerly of Stone St. Ingham

Loving Wife of Sid; Much loved Mother & Mother in Law of Ian & Connie, Alan & Emma, Bradley & Melissa; Grandmother; Aunty; Cousin & Friend.

All Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend the Graveside Funeral Service of the late Muriel Watts which is to commence at 10.00am Thursday, 29th January, 2026 in the Beam Section of the New Ingham Cemetery.

INGHAM FUNERAL SERVICES

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

RAMSAY – Robert “Bob”

Aged 87

Late of Palms Aged Care, Ingham

Partner to Eileen, Father to Heather, Glen (deceased), and Scott; Grandfather to six; Great Grandfather to seven; Extended family to Margaret, David, Karen, Michelle, Ian and Jacqui.

He loved his fishing, had a great sense of humour and enjoyed the simple things in life. He will be sadly missed, but now at peace and free from pain.

The family would like to thank The Palms Aged Care Service in Ingham for the wonderful care and compassion they showed Bob while he was there.

Robert passed away peacefully at Palms Aged Care on Thursday, 15th January, 2026 Aged 87 years.

A Private Cremation will be held for Robert who will be dearly missed by all.

INGHAM FUNERAL SERVICES

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

Barry John Atkinson (Ackie / Acko)

Passed away 4th January 2026, aged 87 years. Late of OzCare, Trebonne. Formerly of Ingham and Lucinda.

Beloved husband of Margaret Ann.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Jason, Scott & Karen, and cherished Grandpa “Poppy” to their children.

Loving brother and brother-in-law to Roslyn & Jim (dec’d), Allison & Edron Denny (brother dec’d). Loved uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend.

As per Barry’s wishes, there will be no service. Rest in peace, sweetheart.

A very big thank you to OzCare personnel, Blue Care nurses and personal carers, and the crew of the Ingham Ambulance Service. Barry was a proud Saint John’s Honorary Bearer Driver for nearly 19 years.

God bless you all.

Margaret, Jason, Scott, Karen & Jack Atkinson

IN LOVING MEMORY OF NELLIE ELIZABETH COOPER (NEE JONES) 02-08-1941 - 30-01-2020.

Six years have passed, and we still miss you every day. You maybe gone from our sight, but you are never gone from our hearts. Forever in our thoughts.

KEVIN COOPER & FAMILIES.

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Hinchinbrook Shire Council advises the following key dates and information regarding 2025-2026 second half yearly rates notices run:

Rates Notices Issued: Wednesday 11 February 2026. Keep an eye on your mailbox or inbox from this date.

Haven’t Received Your Notice? If you have not received your rates notice by Wednesday 25 February 2026, please contact Council’s Rates Team.

We can issue a digital copy and provide tailored estimates to help set up a payment plan.

To receive future notices by email, visit Electronic Rate Notices to download a form to register your email or contact Council directly.

Full Payment Due: Tuesday 31 March 2026. If payment is received in full by this date, you will automatically be entered into the $2,000 Rates Incentive Scheme draw.

Overdue Rates: From Wednesday 1 April 2026, any unpaid rates will accrue interest at 12.12% per annum (compounded daily).

Incentive Scheme Draw: Pay your rates in full by the due date and you’ll be automatically entered to win $2,000 in vouchers to spend at local Hinchinbrook businesses.

Winners are randomly drawn at a public Council meeting on Tuesday 28 April 2026, and vouchers must be used within the Hinchinbrook Shire.

To view a full breakdown of rates categories please view the Rates and Charges 2025-2026 document on Council’s website at https://www.hinchinbrook.qld. gov.au/our-council/rates-and-charges/ If a resident is experiencing financial hardship, Council INFORMATION REGARDING 2025-2026 SECOND HALF YEAR RATES NOTICES RUN DUE 31 MARCH 2026

encourages them to get in touch to discuss available support options. Visit https://www.hinchinbrook. qld.gov.au/our-council/rates-and-charges/make-apayment/ for more information.

To view a full breakdown of rates categories please view the Rates and Charges 2025-2026 document on Council’s website at https://www.hinchinbrook.qld. gov.au/our-council/rates-and-charges/

Ways to pay: Rates can be paid to Hinchinbrook Shire Council through several convenient methods, including online via BPoint, in person at the Council office or any Australia Post outlet, by phone using Visa or MasterCard, through BPAY or POSTbillpay, by mail with a cheque or money order, or by setting up a direct debit for regular payments.

Contact us: Visit us in person at 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham, email council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au or call Council’s Revenue Team on (07) 4776 4600.

MARY-ANNE UREN Chief Executive Officer

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WEEKLY TV GUIDE

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 The Search For The Palace Letters. 11.00 Human. 12.00 News. 1.00 Call The Midwife. 2.00 Restoration Australia. 3.00 Would I Lie To You? 3.30 Brush With Fame. 3.55 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. 4.45 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. 8.30 Human. 9.30 Grand Designs Transformations. 10.35 News. 10.50 The Whiteley Art Scandal. 11.45 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. 12.35 Long Lost Family. 1.25 Rage. 3.55 Late Programs.

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News Mornings. 10.05 Meet The Penguins. 11.10 All Creatures Great And Small. 12.00 News. 12.30 TBA. 1.00 Miniseries: The Cry. 1.55 Restoration Australia. 2.55 Would I Lie To You? 3.25 Brush With Fame. 3.55 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. 4.45 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 The Weekly. (M) 9.00 Bowie. (M) 10.35 News. 10.50 The Jetty. 11.50 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. 12.40 Long Lost Family. 1.30 Rage. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Hard Quiz. 10.30 The Weekly. 11.00 Creative Types. 11.30 Home Delivery. 12.00 News. 1.00 Miss Austen. 2.00 Restoration Australia. 2.55 Would I Lie To You? 3.30 Brush With Fame. 3.55 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. 4.45 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Grand Designs Transformations. 9.00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. 9.30 The Piano UK. 10.35 News. 10.50 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. 11.35 Long Lost Family. 12.25 Rage. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News Mornings. 10.00 Solar System. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 News. 1.00 Australia Day Live. 3.00 Would I Lie To You? 3.30 Brush With Fame.

4.00 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. 4.45 Long Lost Family.

5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG) 8.15 Art Detectives. (M) 9.05 Hard Quiz. (PG) 9.35 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (M) 10.05 A Life In Ten Pictures. (PG) 10.55 News. 11.15 Smother. (M) 1.00 Rage New Music. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage.

6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. 12.00 News. 12.30 Call The Midwife. 1.30 Art Detectives. (M) 2.20 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG) 3.10 Australian Of The Year 2026. 4.25 Human. (PG) 5.30 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Call The Midwife. (PG) 8.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG) Rival mudlarkers excavate the Holly Brook river. 10.00 The Jetty. (MA15+) 11.05 Rage. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 Secret Science. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Maggie Beer’s Big Mission. 1.30 Australia Day Live. 3.40 The Piano UK. 4.30 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 Muster Dogs. (PG) 8.30 Dog Park. (M) 9.00 This England. (M) 10.05 Call The Midwife. (PG) 11.05 Midsomer Murders. (PG) 12.35 Rage. 3.00 Gardening Australia. 4.00 Dream Gardens. 4.30 A Bite To Eat. 5.00 Insiders.

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Fame. 4.00 Love Your Garden. 4.45 Long Lost Family. 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 Planet America. 10.05 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. 10.35 News. 10.50 The Business. 11.10 The Weekly. (M) 11.40 Love Your Garden. 12.25 Long Lost Family. 1.10 Rage. 4.00 Gardening Australia. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Auschwitz: The Hidden Traces. 3.00 Going Places. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Inferno: Letters From Auschwitz. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are?

8.30 Portillo’s 200 Years Of The Railways. 9.40 Aerial Australia. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Exit. 11.55 DNA. 12.50 DNA. 1.40 24 Hours In Emergency. 2.30 24 Hours In A&E. 3.25 Craig & Bruno’s Great British Road Trips. 3.55 Barkley Manor. 4.25 Bamay. 4.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 WorldWatch. 3.00 Living Black: 50 Years Of SBS Indigenous. 3.05 Going Places. 3.35 Plat Du Tour. 3.45 The Cook Up. 4.15 Ocean Wreck Investigation. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 JFK: The Making Of A President. 8.25 The Jury: Murder Trial UK. 9.20 Weight Of The World. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Face To Face. 11.50 Darkness: Those Who Kill. 1.30 Golden Boy. 2.25 24 Hours In Emergency. 3.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 WorldWatch. 3.00 Going Places. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Ocean Wreck Investigation. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.35 Toronto Airport Uncovered. 8.25 Robson Green: World’s Most Amazing Walks. 9.20 In Flight. 10.15 SBS News. 10.45 Before We Die. 11.40 This Town. 12.50 This Town. 2.00 24 Hours In A&E. 2.50 Craig & Bruno’s Great British Road Trips. 3.20 The Andes Tragedy: 50 Years Later. 4.15 Bamay. 4.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Ocean Wreck Investigation. 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Ocean Wreck Investigation. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Great House Revival. 9.30 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. 10.20 SBS News. 10.50 Sisi. 11.40 Babylon Berlin. 1.30 Silent Road. 3.30 Craig & Bruno’s Great British Road Trips. 4.00 Barkley Manor. 4.30 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 Rediscover Victoria. 10.00 BBC News At Ten. 10.30 France 24. 11.00 Going Places. 11.30 Cycling. Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Elite Women’s. 4.00 PBS News. 5.00 Plat Du Tour. 5.05 Going Places. 5.35 Our Tiny Islands. 6.30 News. 7.30 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses. 8.40 Swiss Alpine Rail Journeys. 9.40 The Secret DNA Of Us. 10.45 Lord Lucan. 11.45 House Of Promises. 3.15 Barkley Manor. 4.40 Bamay. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Rediscover Victoria. 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 3.35 WorldWatch. 4.00 PBS News Compass Points. 4.30 Street Tunes. 5.35 Our Tiny Islands. 6.30 News. 7.30 Lost Cities Of Genghis Khan. 9.20 Angkor: Hidden Jungle Empire. 10.20 Zelenskyy: Citizens At War. 11.15 A Year From Space. 12.30 Building The Impossible. 1.25 The Deadly Bermuda Triangle. 2.15 Rise Of The Nazis: The Downfall. 3.20 Barkley Manor. 4.20 Bamay. 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News Compass Points. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 South America With Simon Reeve. 3.05 Going Places. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Legends End: The Loch Ness Monster Story. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.35 Building The World’s Greatest Castle. 8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 9.25 Buzzcocks. 10.05 SBS News. 10.35 Like Water For Chocolate. 11.25 Vigil. 2.45 Rediscover Victoria. 4.10 Bamay. 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 MOVIE: For Love And Honor. (2016) (PG) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 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 The 1% Club UK: Rollover. (PG) 8.30 Doc. (M) Amy’s past comes back to haunt her.

10.30 St. Denis Medical. (PG) 11.30 Autopsy USA. (MA15+) 12.30 MOVIE: A Jealous Friendship. (2021) (M) 2.30 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 MOVIE: Just Add Romance. (2019) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 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 The 1% Club UK: Rollover. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: The Sapphires. (2012) (PG) Miranda Tapsell, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy. 10.40 Air Crash Investigations. (PG) 11.35 Border Security. (PG) 12.05 Wolfe. (MA15+) 1.05 Wolfe. (M) 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 MOVIE: Cupids On Beacon Street. (2021) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. 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: Kingsman: The Secret Service. (2014) (MA15+) Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Samuel L Jackson. 11.15 To Be Advised. 12.15 MOVIE: A Mother’s Terror. (2021) (M) 2.30 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 MOVIE: When Love Blooms. (2021) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 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 Summer. 8.30 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Golden Circle. (2017) (MA15+) Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Mark Strong. 11.30 To Be Advised. 12.30 MOVIE: A Sister’s Grudge. (2021) (M) 2.30 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. Southern Cross Stakes Day and Caulfield Open Day. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 Seven News.

7.00 MOVIE: The Super Mario Bros. Movie. (2023) (PG) 9.00 MOVIE: The King’s Man. (2021) (MA15+) Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, Harris Dickinson. 11.40 Air Crash Investigations. (PG) 12.40 MOVIE: Betrayed Within. (2022) (M) 2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 It’s Academic. 5.00 Million Dollar Minute.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 MOVIE: Spartacus. (1960) 4.00 Border Security: Int. 4.30 Cows For Cambodia. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 News. 7.00 Border Security. (PG) 7.30 John Farnham: Finding The Voice. (M) 9.30 Queen: In Their Own Words. (M) 10.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+) 12.30 Temple. (M) 2.30 Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 10. 3.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 10. 6.00 9News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 10. From Melbourne Park. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late Night 10. From Melbourne Park. 11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+) 12.00 The Gulf. (M) 1.00 Next Stop. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 11. 3.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 11. 6.00 9News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 11. From Melbourne Park. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late Night 11. From Melbourne Park. 11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+) 12.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+) 1.00 Next Stop. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00

6.00 Today. 9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 12. Women’s semi-finals. 2.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 12. 3.30 Pointless. 4.30 Tipping Point. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. 6.00 9News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 12. Women’s semi-finals. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late Night 12. Women’s semi-finals. 11.00 Chicago Med. 12.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 1.00 Next Stop. 1.30 TV

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 13. Men’s Semi-Final. 3.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 13. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 6.00 9News. 6.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 13. Men’s semi-finals. 10.00 To Be Advised. 12.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+) 1.00 Next Stop. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 GolfBarons. (PG)

6.00 Let’s Eat With George. 6.30 Drive Safer. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis PreShow. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 14. 3.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 4.30 Find My Beach House Australia. 5.00 News. 5.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 6.00 9News Saturday. 6.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 14. Women’s final. 11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+) 12.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 1.00 A Killer Makes A Call. 2.00 The Incredible Journey. 2.30 TV Shop. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Helping Hands Summer Series. 6.00 What’s Up Down Under. 6.30 Camper Deals. 7.00 Reel Action. 7.30 Escape Fishing. 8.00 I Fish. 8.30 On The Fly. 9.00 I’m A

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Swimming. Australian Open Water Championships. Highlights. 11.00 Fishing Australia. 11.30 GolfBarons. 12.00 Journey To Irpinia, Italy. 1.00 Getaway Holidays In The Sun. 2.00 Take Me Home. 3.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 4.00 David Attenborough’s Dynasties II. 5.00 News. 5.30 RBT. 6.00 9News Sunday. 6.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 15. Men’s final. 11.00 The First 48. 12.00 Wild Cards. 1.00 Next Stop. 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Skippy. 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Intrepid Adventures. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 Key Ingredient. 9.00 Freshly Picked. 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. 10.00 Mixed Martial Arts. UFC 325:

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) 9.15 9-1-1. (M) 10.15 I Cut Off His Penis: The Truth Behind The Headlines. (MA15+) 11.15 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+) 12.30 Conviction. (MA15+) 1.30 Travel Oz. (PG) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning.

7.35pm Ninjago. (PG)

8.00 Deadly 60. (R)

8.30 Hippo Watch With Steve Backshall. (PG, R)

9.15 Planet Weird. (R)

10.05 Merlin. (PG, R)

10.50 MythBusters

“There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)

11.15 Officially Amazing Goes Bunkers. (PG, R)

11.45 Operation Ouch! (PG, R)

7.35pm Ninjago. (PG)

8.00 Deadly 60. (R)

8.50 Adventure Time. (R)

9.35 We Bare Bears. (PG, R)

9.50 Shaun Tan’s Tales From Outer Suburbia. (R)

10.10 My Adventures With Superman. (PG, R)

11.10 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)

7.35pm Ninjago. (PG)

8.00 Deadly 60. (R) 8.30 Secrets Of

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (M, R)

8.45 Judge John Deed. (PG, R)

10.45 Miniseries: Midnight Man. (MA15+, R)

11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R)

12.45 Room For Improvement. (R) 1.30 Home In WA. (R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R)

8.45 Inspector George Gently. (M, R)

10.45 Harry: The Interview. (PG, R)

12.25 Bargain Hunt. (R)

1.30 Home In WA. (R)

2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG, R)

9.30 Railroad Australia. (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 Caught On Dashcam. (PG)

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

11.30 Live PD Presents: PD Cam. (MA15+)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Father Brown. (M, R)

8.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (M, R)

10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R)

11.30 Father Brown. (M, R)

12.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

1.30 Home In WA. (R)

Your Problem!”. (PG, R)

7.40pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. (R)

8.05 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? (R)

8.30 My Adventures With Superman. (PG)

8.50 Robot Wars. (R)

9.50 TKO: Total Knock Out. (PG, R)

10.30 Merlin. (PG, R)

11.15 Good Game Spawn Point. (R)

12.10am We Bare Bears. (PG, R)

7.30pm Hard Quiz Kids. (R)

8.00 Chopped Junior. (PG, R)

8.45 Shaun Tan’s Tales From Outer Suburbia. (R)

9.05 Mr Bean: The Animated Series.

9.30 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)

10.10 Abbott Elementary. (PG, R)

10.35 Merlin. (PG, R)

7.30pm Shaun Tan’s Tales From Outer Suburbia.

7.50 Movie: Yogi Bear. (2010) (PG, R)

9.10 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)

9.50 Merlin. (PG, R)

10.35 Abbott Elementary. (PG, R)

11.20 Officially Amazing Goes Bunkers. (PG, R)

11.45 Operation Ouch! (R)

7.35pm Ninjago. (PG)

8.00 Deadly 60. (R)

8.35 TKO: Total Knock Out. (PG) 9.15 The Crystal Maze. (R)

Merlin. (PG, R)

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

Officially Amazing Goes Bunkers. (PG, R)

11.40 Operation Ouch! (R)

2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Wildlife ER: A Summer To Remember. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

11.30 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. (R)

12.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

1.30 Home In WA. (R)

2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

6.00pm Luxury Escapes: World’s Best Holidays. (PG)

6.30 Bondi Vet. (PG, R)

7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

8.30 Lewis. (M, R)

10.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

11.30 The Amazing Homemakers. (PG, R) 12.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

5.40pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.40 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG, R)

8.30 Vera. (M, R)

10.30 Miss Scarlet And The Duke. (M, R)

11.30 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG, R)

12.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

1.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R)

2.00 Vera. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.35 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

8.30 Endeavour. (M, R)

10.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files: Bad Data. (PG, R)

11.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

12.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

1.30 Home In WA. (R)

2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

6.00pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 10. 7.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 New Tricks. (M, R)

8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG, R)

10.40 Miniseries: Agatha Christie’s The Pale Horse. (M, R) 11.40 Escape To The Farm With Kate Humble. (PG, R)

6.00pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 11.

7.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG, R)

8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M, R)

10.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. (M, R) 11.40 Escape To The Farm With Kate Humble. (PG, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 More Power. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Wrath Of Man. (2021) (MA15+, R) Jason Statham, Holt McCallany, Scott Eastwood.

11.00 Movie: Resident Evil: Retribution. (2012) (MA15+, R)

1.00 More Power. (PG, R) 2.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Road Wars. (M)

8.30 Movie: Kindergarten Cop. (1990) (M, R) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Penelope Ann Miller. 10.50 Movie: Underworld: Blood Wars. (2016) (MA15+, R) 12.40 Road Wars. (M, R) 2.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

6.00pm Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.00 Storage Wars. (PG)

7.30 Movie: Jaws. (1975) (M, R) Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss.

10.10 Movie: Black Sea. (2014) (M, R) Jude Law, Scoot McNairy. 12.45 Storage Wars. (PG, R) 1.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

6.00pm Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R)

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

8.30 Movie: The Bourne Legacy. (2012) (M, R) 11.15 Movie: Layer Cake. (2004) (MA15+, R) 1.30 Blokesworld. (PG, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.35 Outback Opal Hunters. (M, R)

9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG, R) 10.30 Mighty Planes. (PG, R) 11.30 When Big Things Go Wrong. (PG, R)

12.30 Storage Wars. (PG, R)

January 27 - February 2

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)

6.30 JAG. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

8.30 FBI: International. (M, R) 9.25 FBI: International. (M, R) 10.20 FBI: Most Wanted. (M, R) 11.15 A Million Little Things. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)

6.30 JAG. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

8.30 NCIS. (M, R)

9.25 NCIS. (M, R)

10.20 FBI: Most Wanted. (M, R)

11.15 A Million Little Things. (PG, R)

12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.00 Becker. (PG, R)

10.30 Frasier. (PG, R)

11.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M, R) 10.00 Becker. (PG, R) 10.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.50pm Lost Gold Of The Aztecs. (PG, R)

6.40 Jeopardy! (R)

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 James May And The Dull Men. (PG) 9.25 Under The Banner Of Heaven. (M, R) 10.35 Casketeers Life & Death Across The Globe. (PG, R) 11.30 NFL Classics: After Further Review.

5.50pm Lost Gold Of The Aztecs. (PG, R) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 James May And The Dull Men. (PG) 9.25 Under The Banner Of Heaven. (MA15+, R)

11.05 Movie: The Year Of Living Dangerously. (1982) (M, R)

1.10 Tales From The Territories. (MA15+, R)

6.00pm Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show.

6.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 12. Women’s semi-finals.

7.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 To Be Advised.

8.30 Poirot. (PG, R) 10.30 Recipes For Love And Murder. (M, R) 11.30 Harry Wild. (M, R) 12.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00pm Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 New Tricks. (M, R)

8.40 Movie: The Full Monty. (1997) (M, R) 10.30 Major Crimes. (M, R)

11.30 New Tricks. (M, R) 12.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 1.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)

6.00pm Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show.

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

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R)

8.30 Movie: The Magnificent Seven. (2016) (M, R) Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke.

11.10 The Equalizer. (M, R) 12.10 Movie: Only Two Can Play. (1962) (PG, R)

5.30pm Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show.

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

8.30 To Be Advised. 11.00 Major Crimes. (M, R) 12.00 Movie: Murphy’s War. (1971) (PG, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)

6.30 JAG. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 FBI: International. (M, R)

11.15 A Million Little Things. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

8.30 NCIS. (M, R)

9.25 NCIS. (M, R)

10.20 FBI: International. (M, R)

11.15 A Million Little Things. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Football Tonight.

6.35 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 15. Sydney FC v Western Sydney Wanderers.

9.00 NCIS. (M, R)

9.55 NCIS. (M, R)

10.50 NCIS. (M, R)

11.45 NCIS: Origins. (M, R)

12.45 FBI: Most Wanted. (M, R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)

6.30 JAG. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

8.30 Matlock. (PG, R)

9.25 Matlock. (PG, R)

NCIS. (M, R)

Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.00 Becker. (PG, R) 10.30 Frasier. (PG, R)

11.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.50pm Lost Gold Of The Aztecs. (PG, R) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R)

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 James May And The Dull Men. (PG) 9.25 History’s Greatest Mysteries. (M) 10.15 The UnXplained With William Shatner. (M)

11.05 Homicide: Life On The Street. (M, R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.00 Becker. (PG, R)

10.30 Frasier. (PG, R)

11.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.40pm If You Are The One. (PG) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Saucy: Secrets Of The British Sex Comedy. (MA15+, R) 10.15 Sex Tape Germany. (MA15+, R) 11.10 Homeland. (M, R) 1.10 Sex Before The Internet. (MA15+, R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 11.30 The Neighborhood. (PG, R) 12.00 South Park. (MA15+, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 South Park. (MA15+, R)

5.55pm Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.25 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.55 History’s Greatest Of All-Time With Peyton Manning. (PG, R) 7.40 Engineering From Above.

8.35 Icons Unearthed: The Simpsons. (PG) 9.30 Cycling. Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Elite Women’s.

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

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

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R)

8.40 The Chelsea Detective. (M, R) 10.40 London Kills. (M) 11.40 Death In Paradise. (M, R) 1.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)

6.30 JAG. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+, R) 9.25 FBI: Most Wanted. (M, R) 10.20 FBI: International. (M, R) 11.15 FBI: International. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

Home Shopping. (R)

Home Shopping. (R) 6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M, R) 10.00 Becker. (PG, R) 10.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.55pm Icons Unearthed: The Lord Of The Rings: Stepping Out The Front Door. (PG, R) 6.50 Abandoned Engineering: Cowboy Mountain. (PG, R) 8.40 The Disappearance Of Jimmy Hoffa. (M, R)

9.30 Cycling. Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Elite Men’s. 12.30 Django. (MA15+, R)

5.50pm The Fast History Of. (PG, R) 6.15 The Fast History Of. (PG, R)

6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Movie: Drop Dead Gorgeous. (1999) (M, R) 10.20 The Secret DNA Of Us. (PG, R) 11.30 James Brown: Say It Loud. (M, R)

‘Through My Eyes’ New Gallery Exhibition By David Boucher

An exhibition that opened at the Tyto Regional Gallery on January 22 is challenging long-held assumptions about art and perception. Artist Dave Boucher, a former computer technician of 25 years and artist of 30 years, has opened a new body of work designed to show that colour blindness is not a barrier to painting, but simply a different way of

seeing the world.

Through impressionist landscapes, detailed portraits and integrated technology, artist Dave Boucher invites viewers to experience art through his eyes, showing that colour blindness has never been a barrier to creativity but rather a defining influence on how he approaches his work and engages audiences.

“It doesn’t matter if you’re colour blind, you can still paint. And it’s through my eyes, of showing how I do it.”

Boucher says questions about how he chooses colours are common, particularly from those unfamiliar with colour blindness.

“Because people say to me, how do you

know what colour to paint? And I say, because it’s written on the tube,” he laughed. He explains that the greatest challenge comes when colours are mixed on the palette, as he perceives different hues to what most viewers would see. To manage this, he tends to work with bold colours, an approach that aligns naturally with his impressionist style.

David Boucher talks about his painting 'The Lady in Back' to guests. Photo credit: Victoria Velton

'Through My Eyes' By David Boucher. A new gallery exhibition opened on the 22nd of January in Tyto Regional Gallery. Photo credit Victoria Velton

Get Active With Donna’s Total Body Fitness! EXERCISE

As 2026 begins, it’s the perfect time for locals over 50 to focus on health, fitness, and staying active.

Donna’s Total Body Fitness is offering onehour exercise classes designed to improve strength, mobility, and overall wellbeing, all in a friendly, supportive environment.

Over 50’s classes start soon:

Ingham on 28th January (bookings essential due to limited spots)

Forrest Beach on 2nd February.

Halifax on 5th January

Both Halifax and Forrest Beach sessions have plenty of room, welcoming anyone looking to get moving while enjoying fun and friendship.

Personal training clients will also be contacted soon to restart individual sessions for 2026. Donna is excited to see familiar faces and welcome new participants as everyone works towards fresh fitness goals.

To secure your spot or find out more, call 0408 180 542 or visit Donna’s Total Body Fitness Facebook page and DM to book into a class today for your healthier, more active year starts here.

Are you looking for a sport that your child can play all year round?

A sport that offers kids fantastic physical, mental, and social benefits, improving fitness, coordination, strategic thinking, and confidence while providing stress relief and sportsmanship, all in a fun, year-round indoor air-conditioned environment?

Then SQUASH is the sport for you!

Ingham Squash club is proud of its strong

Get Back Into Squash!

tradition of representative players stemming from local primary and secondary schools. Last year, the North Queensland School Team was represented by eleven club juniors with one junior member going on to represent Queensland. At club level, our juniors have also represented the Northern Region Redbacks team in 2025 as well as the Queensland Sharks team. So, if you want a sport that ticks all the boxes: Fit body, sharp mind, great friendships and fun times - Try Squash!

Fully air-conditioned courts — play rain, hail or shine!

96 Cartwright Street, Ingham

Grading Nights 7pm

• Tue 27 Jan – A Grade

• Wed 28 Jan – Social Squash

• Thu 29 Jan – B Grade

Junior Come & Try 3:30pm

• Tue 27 & Wed 28 Jan

THANK YOU TO ALL MY AMAZING CLIENTS FOR YOUR COMMITMENT, ENERGY AND TRUST THROUGHOUT 2025. YOU SHOWED UP, PUT IN THE WORK, AND MADE IT AN INCREDIBLE YEAR.

HERE’S TO A STRONG, HEALTHY AND MOTIVATED START TO 2026. I CAN’T WAIT TO KEEP MOVING, SWEATING AND SMASHING GOALS TOGETHER THIS YEAR!

All ages welcome • Equipment supplied Find us on Facebook: Ingham Squash Racquets Association

Work out with Donna and your friends in Donna’s Total Body Fitness. Photos supplied

NQ Squash school team captains for the 2025 team: Liam Fascetti and Kara Nash

NQ Redbacks club team members: Kara Nash and Ally Rhodes

2025 Qld schoolboys and Qld Sharks representative: Liam Fascetti

2025 NQ schoolboys representatives: Ashton Hoyle, Oliver Hoyle, and Clint Seri

Positive Goals At Parkrun

BY VICTORIA VELTON

Last Saturday was a really nice start to the weekend for everyone who joined us at Parkrun. It wasn’t too hot, and there was a great, upbeat spirit on the course. It’s wonderful to see people keeping up with their New Year’s health goals and striving to set new personal bests with a minute here, a few seconds there. Ultimately, it all adds up to a healthier lifestyle. Keep that positive mindset going, and thank you to all our volunteers!

Parkrun Results: 24th January 2026

Palm Creek #109 – 26 participants

Fastest time: Jayson Catasti (20:27)

Final finisher: Matteo Mancuso (55:15)

First-timers: Nicholas Ocarroll, Orlando Turner, Rohana Rogan-Darvill

Volunteers: Maria Bertocchi, Ted Cogger, Bridgette Duffy, Julie Mac Pherson, Matteo Mancuso, Amanda Towner, V Velton

Cardwell #371 – 20 participants

Fastest time: Thomas Ablett (19:34)

Final finisher: Matthew Gardiner (58:47)

PBs: Desiree Lake (45:02), Graeme Lake (54:36)

First-timers: Thomas Ablett, Gayle Walkom, Liz Nash, Lauren Hall, Jordan Brewer

Volunteers: Kellie Ball, David Clarke, Jan Ferguson, Matthew Gardiner, Kerry Snell, Luke Tamb-

Water Safety in Focus Over The Long Weekend

Queensland authorities ramped up water safety messaging ahead of the recent long weekend, as one of the busiest and highest-risk periods on the state’s waterways unfolded.

With coastal and inland waterways experiencing heavy traffic, Queensland Water Police joined forces with Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) and Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) to help ensure a safe and enjoyable break for boaties, swimmers and beachgoers.

Water Police Sunshine Coast Officer in Charge Sergeant Kyle Bates said officers were out in force throughout the long weekend, focusing on safe and responsible behaviour on the water.

“With increased traffic on both coastal and inland waterways, the choices people make on the water matter more than ever – not just for themselves, but for everyone around them,” Sergeant Bates said.

He also reiterated the dangers of mixing alcohol or drugs with boating, noting authorities have a zero-tolerance policy for anyone putting themselves and others at risk.

“Alcohol and drugs will slow down your reaction time and decision-making, increasing the risk of serious injury or fatal incidents,” he said.

MRQ Chief Officer Tony Wulff said more than 1,000 volunteers were on standby across the state during the long weekend.

MSQ General Manager Kell Dillon said while most boaties were doing the right thing, the long weekend highlighted the need for extra caution.

“Slow down, wear your lifejacket, and make it home safely to your family and friends,” he said.

Authorities reminded Queenslanders that water safety was a shared responsibility, with planning, preparation and smart decision-making key to a safe long weekend on the water.

Queensland authorities urged boaties and beachgoers to put safety first on the water over the long weekend. Photo source: QPS

Photos sourced from Palm Creek and Cardwell Facebook pages.