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HERBERT

RIVER ORCHID SOCIETY'S SPRING SHOW SHINES BRIGHT

The Herbert River Orchid and Allied Plant Society’s annual Spring Show dazzled plant enthusiasts over two vibrant days, 19–20 September. Drawing visitors from near and far — including as far as Brisbane — the event transformed Ingham into a tropical par-

adise of colour, creativity, and community spirit.

Officially opened by Mayor Ramon Jayo, the show was praised as a shining example of grassroots passion bringing people together. Spectacular orchid displays, expert growers, and heartfelt contributions from volunteers and

members made the event a standout. Society member Judy King and patron Donna Marbelli also highlighted the dedication behind the scenes, from award presentations to behind-thescenes organisation.

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Victoria’s View

Hiya Hinchinbrookshire!

I had to nip down to Airlie Beach last Friday to say farewell to two of the company's lovliest ladies. Taking a Sundowner cruise felt symbolic as the sun set on their final days with Life Publishing. Mackay and Whitsunday Life newspaper's will definitely miss you both, and we all wish you well on your next steps and new journeys, Crissy and Amanda!

Locally, I attended the Orchid and Foliage show at Conroy Hall, and I must say, we have some extremely talented green thumbs in Hinchinbrook. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the hybridisation of bromeliads and the planting and nurturing techniques of African violets. The tropical foliage displays were so lush and the orchids were breathtaking. With so many kinds of plants on display and for sale, it was so hard to pick a favou-

rite. You had to stop every few steps to admire something new.

On another note, I'm still on the lookout for sponsors to support me as a Maraka Queen entrant. If you're interested in being a sponsor, please reach out.

Shout-out to Ingham Agencies, Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism Information, and Solar Hair for their support.

Fun Fact: Orchids are found naturally growing on all continents but Antarctica. The Orchidaceae family has been confirmed to have existed as far back as the Late Cretaceous period from an amber fossil dated 56 million years ago, with genetic sequencing indicating their overall biogeography and phylogenetic patterns trace back roughly 100 million years. This means that even dinosaurs could stop and smell the orchids.

The Halifax Emergency Liaison Partnership (HELP) has recognised the tireless efforts of the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) Halifax Branch, donating $1000 to support their ongoing community work. The cheque was presented on 12 September by HELP representatives Natalie Hulett and Rita Ferrari, alongside Sargent Gio Tantalo, during a heartfelt visit to the Halifax CWA Hall.

HELP members praised the QCWA for their pivotal role in operating the Lower Herbert Recovery Centre during and after recent disaster events. The Centre became a hub of care and connection, providing a safe space where locals could gather, access support, and lend a hand to one another in difficult times.

QCWA Halifax Branch President Evyln Bailey said it was a proud moment for their small but dedicated group.

“Our members work tirelessly each week to support our community through twice-weekly morning teas and donations to people needing a hand. It is such a pleasure to be associated with such a fine mob,” she said.

Mrs Chris Walker, the Northern Divisional President of QCWA, was also present to accept the generous donation.

HELP also acknowledged their own members, fundraisers, and the wider community who support their efforts, including regular Friday night fundraising events at the Lucinda Hotel. As well as backing local organisations, HELP maintains vital community-owned assets such as the Disaster Community UHF CB Radio Repeater Ch. 3 to assist during emergencies.

The $1000 contribution will help ensure the Halifax CWA can continue offering their essential support and uplifting community spirit well into the future.

HINCHINBROOK CELEBRATES NEW CITIZENS

On 17 September, Hinchinbrook welcomed four new citizens in a heartfelt ceremony. After a welcome message, they were sworn in, the national anthem was sung, and little aussie flags were waved as four ladies officially became Australian citizens. Many had already called the region home for over a decade, with some living locally for up to 12 years.

Mayor Ramon Jayo led the proceedings and warmly shared, "It's always good to welcome new citizens to Australia. These people have been in Hinchinbrook for quite a substantial period of time and they've contributed to our community

through their work."

He continued, "It's good that we recognise their contribution by granting them Australian citizenship and it's wonderful to finally see it happen for their families."

The ceremony not only marked a milestone in the lives of the new citizens but also highlighted the strength of Hinchinbrook’s diverse community, now with new additions in Katie Butler (England), Denise Sartor (Germany), and Maria Flett and Miguelita McKeough (Philippines). With their commitment and long-standing ties to the region, the newest Australians were warmly celebrated as part of the Hinchinbrook family.

INGHAM TEAM RECOGNISED AS FINALISTS IN 2025 QUEENSLAND MENTAL HEALTH AWARDS

Selectability is celebrating after their Ingham team was named a finalist in the Workplace – Community Wellbeing category of the 2025 Queensland Mental Health Achievement Awards.

The nomination recognises the incredible resilience and dedication of the team during the February weather event, when Ingham’s Mental Health Hub sustained significant damage. Despite these challenges, the team continued to deliver critical support to recipients and the wider community.

Regional Coordinator Julie Ross said, “I am incredibly proud of the entire team and community for coming together during this event."

Even as roads closed and services were disrupted, employees quickly adapted, moving operations to a temporary base, maintaining services over the phone, and providing vital supply deliveries.

Essential programs such as the Ingham Clubhouse continued, giving recipients structure, connection and confidence during a time of uncertainty. The team also distributed close to 50 food and hygiene packs with the support of local businesses.

“Recipients were very excited to receive supplies!” the team shared, as their efforts extended well beyond immediate recovery, creating safe, inclusive spaces where recipients could stay engaged and supported.

From community meals to a local open day, the team kept connection at the heart of their response. This recognition highlights the extraordinary leadership and compassion shown in Ingham and reflects Selectability’s commitment to delivering person-centred care.

Winners will be announced at an event in Brisbane on World Mental Health Day (10 October).

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Orchid Society Blooms Spring Show

Thanks to the Hinchinbrook Shire Council for your grant to enable our club members to present an awesome Spring Show.”

With colourful displays, proud local growers, and community spirit in full bloom, this year’s Spring Show once again cemented its place as a highlight on the Hinchinbrook calendar.

See all the photos on Hinchinbrooklife.com!

Ingham Powers Up With New Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Ingham’s brand-new electric vehicle charging station is already proving its worth, with one of its very first users, Bradley, a retired tradie turned traveller, sharing his excitement about the addition.

"Amazing, just amazing. The more chargers, the better. It means more flexibility and more convenience," Bradley said as his vehicle charged.

The stop also gave him a chance to explore the town. "I had breakfast at one of the local cafés, which was great. I normally wouldn’t stop, but that’s what I find about the EV charge stations: you stop places, smell the roses, and go for a walk," he added.

Mayor Ramon Jayo, who was on hand

Vale Charlie Kirk: May His Life And Passing Inspire A Generation

By Nick Dametto MP, Member for Hinchinbrook OPINION PIECE

During last week’s Parliamentary Sitting, I took the opportunity to acknowledge the tragic passing of American political commentator Charlie Kirk. A man who stood up, spoke out, and refused to be silenced by the forces of political correctness.

On 10 September 2025, Charlie Kirk was shot while addressing an audience at Utah Valley University, the first stop of his American Comeback Tour organised by Turning Point USA. His tragic death is a stark reminder of how fragile freedom of speech has become, not just in the United States, but here in Australia as well.

to mark the milestone, reflected on the journey to get the project completed, "We’re really pleased to see this finally in place, after three to four years in the making. One of the main challenges was finding a relatively flood-free and accessible site that met the company’s requirements. It’s very pleasing to see it up and running, because this (electric vehicles) is where people are heading.

By having a charging station close to the CBD, we believe it will draw more traffic into our town, encouraging people to walk through our streets, visit our shops, and support local businesses. This morning, our first customer told me he had just been for breakfast on our main street,

which was fantastic to hear.

It’s also going to enable visitors with electric vehicles to explore our district much more widely. Previously, some avoided destinations like Wallaman Falls because they feared running out of charge before reaching another station. After a lot of discussion and planning, it’s great to finally see it operating, and we believe it will be very significant for local trade."

With the charging station now live, Ingham is set to welcome more travellers, boost the local economy, and showcase the beauty of the district to a new wave of visitors. The charging station is located in the car park behind Ingham's Westpac bank, accessable via Hawkins or Euclid St.

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Increasingly, we’re seeing free speech policed, censored, and sanitised to suit political agendas, the media, voting opinions and the bureaucrats of the South East corner. That is not how this country was built.

Here in North Queensland, our way of life is built on basic truths, hard work and the freedom to speak your mind. Whether it’s in the cattle yard at Charters Towers or the front bar of the Hinchinbrook Hotel, people want to be able to voice their opin-

ions without worrying about if they will be shunned, labelled or even cancelled for their belief sets.

For many, free speech has always felt like a God-given right. Unfortunately, time has proved if left undefended, it can be eroded in such a short time. A generation robbed of free speech is left without the foundation for free thinking, creativity and genuine acceptance of different viewpoints.

May Charlie Kirk rest in peace and may his passing serve the same purpose as his life’s work. He empowered a generation to stand up for their political, moral and spiritual beliefs even if unpopular with mainstream views.

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$20 Chicken Schnitzel with chips, salad and sauce. Dinner only

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Upgrading the Townsville University Hospital

As well as upgrading the Townsville University Hospital, here are some of the ways the new Queensland Government is delivering for North Queensland:

➡ Building a new police station in Kirwan and a crime prevention school in Townsville

➡ Installing air-conditioning at the Thuringowa State High School hall

➡ Fixing the Bruce Highway and Angus Smith Drive roundabout in Douglas

➡ Upgrading netball facilities in the Burdekin and tennis facilities in Ingham

➡ Creating local jobs with CopperString

➡ Delivering more hospital beds and a new multi-storey car park. Delivering for Queensland

Local Student Honoured With Prestigious Order Of Australia Citizenship Award

Ingham State High School is delighted to announce that School Captain, Amayah Hague, has been awarded the prestigious Order of Australia Association’s Secondary Schools’ Citizenship Award for 2025 — a distinguished honour that recognises exemplary young Australians who demonstrate outstanding leadership, citizenship, and service to their communities.

Amayah is one of only twelve students across Queensland to receive this significant accolade in 2025, placing her among an elite group of young leaders whose contributions extend far beyond the classroom.

The award celebrates secondary school students who have made a substantial impact through civic involvement, volunteerism, and leadership initiatives. Amayah’s selection reflects her active involvement in both school and community initiatives, and her consistent embodiment of values such as integrity, compassion, and responsibility. This achievement also marks a notable milestone for Ingham State High School, with the award being conferred on one of its students for the second consecutive year. In 2024, then Vice Captain David Schofield, received

the same honour — a testament to the school’s continued focus on fostering leadership and community-mindedness in its student body.

Amayah received her award from Her Excellency, the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland, during an official ceremony held at Parliament House in Brisbane on Friday 19 September 2025. The occasion brought together award recipients from across the state, their families, and dignitaries to celebrate the next generation of civic leaders.

Ingham State High School Principal Rod Flood, commended Amayah on her achievement, stating, “Amayah is an outstanding young woman who has made a lasting impression on our school and the wider community. We are immensely proud of her achievements and look forward to seeing all that she will continue to accomplish.”

The entire Ingham State High School community joins in congratulating Amayah on this extraordinary accomplishment. Her success stands as a proud reminder of the positive impact that young people can have — and reflects the values and spirit that define Ingham State High School.

Your Child’s Journey Begins At Abergowrie

Established in 1953 to serve the children of cane-farming families west of Ingham, Abergowrie State School has a long tradition of nurturing students in a caring, supportive environment. Over the decades, it has grown into a close-knit hub where families, staff, and students work together to create a positive and welcoming learning community.

Today, student wellbeing remains a priority at Abergowrie. From Early Childhood through to Year 6, teachers take the time to know each child, understand their learning needs, and provide tailored support to help them reach their goals. Classrooms are calm and focused, offering hands-on learning opportunities that build strong foundations in literacy and numeracy while encouraging curiosity and creativity. Alongside academic learning, students are supported to develop respect, resil-

ience, and responsibility. Community involvement plays an important role, with families regularly invited to school events and celebrations that strengthen the connection between home and school. This partnership helps students see learning as a shared journey and builds pride in their achievements.

Abergowrie’s personalised learning environment meets each student where they are, guiding them on a journey of growth that extends beyond curriculum outcomes. By addressing the whole child, the school prepares students to thrive as balanced, confident lifelong learners who contribute meaningfully to their communities.

For families seeking a nurturing start to their child’s education, Abergowrie State School offers a place where learning is encouraged, friendships are formed, and every child is supported to be their best.

Blak Excellence And Graduation Liturgy Held in Townsville

Abergowrie State School

Establishing a positive culture of high expectations for learning and life.

State Delivered Kindergarten at Abergowrie State School

Child-led outdoor experiences where learning comes naturally and children develop socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively.

Nature is not just a backdrop for learning it is the classroom

Interested families for 2026 can book a Kindy session by calling the school office on (07) 4777 4672.

On 4 September, Gilroy Santa Maria College’s Year 12 Emerging Leaders were honoured at the Blak Excellence Lunch, a powerful celebration of First Nations excellence, leadership, and contribution to education. This special event, organised by Townsville Catholic Education, recognised the strength, resilience, and brilliance of these students as they continue to shape a future grounded in culture, community, and country.

Following the lunch, the students proudly represented the College at the Graduation

Liturgy held at Sacred Heart Cathedral. The moving ceremony marked not just the end of a chapter, but the beginning of many more as they prepare to step forward as future leaders in their communities. The College community commends these students for their dedication and achievements, acknowledging the positive example they set for their peers. Their journey reflects a commitment to education and cultural identity, inspiring younger students to follow in their footsteps with confidence and pride.

Discover Prep In 2026 At St Peter’s Catholic School

Choosing the right beginning for your child’s education is an important step, and families are warmly invited to get to know St Peter’s Catholic School, Halifax. Nestled in the heart of the community, St Peter’s offers a caring, faith-filled environment where every child is supported to grow academically, socially, and spiritually.

With small class sizes and an experienced early years teacher, students at St Peter’s enjoy personalised attention and oneon-one support. The school’s teaching is modern and engaging, grounded in the Science of Learning, and complemented by hands-on activities that make lessons meaningful. From creative arts and physical education to digital technologies, every child is encouraged to explore their talents and build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

St Peter’s is more than a school; it is a close-knit community where children are nurtured in confidence, curiosity, and compassion. Guided by Gospel values and inspired by Catherine McAuley and Francis of Assisi, the school embraces its motto ‘Together We Grow’, partnering with families to support children in every aspect of their development.

To experience what makes St Peter’s unique, families are invited to attend a Prep Open Morning from 8:30am to 11:00am on the following dates:

Friday 14 November

Friday 21 November

Take a tour, meet the teachers, and see how your child can flourish in a supportive and welcoming environment. To book your visit, call 4777 7431 or email halfx@tsv.catholic.edu.au

www.sptsv.catholic.edu.au

Macknade State School Hosts District Touch Carnival

Macknade State School came alive on Thursday, 18 September, as it hosted a district-wide Touch Football competition for primary schools. The Macknade Touch Carnival proved to be a great success, bringing together students, staff, and families for a day of sport and fun.

Organiser Mrs Phillips was warmly thanked for her efforts in coordinating the event, which was enjoyed by students across the district. Appreciation was also extended to the dedicated staff and community helpers who kept everyone refreshed at the canteen and drinks stalls throughout the day.

All children eligible to enrol in Prep at Macknade SS in 2026 are invited to attend our "Power into Prep' sessions. fun with story time, craft and activities and meet your future classmates and teachers, while getting to know your new school. Children are asked to wear sunsafe clothing, hat, shoes and socks. Please bring a water bottle.

Competition was fierce across all divisions, with the following winners announced:

Junior B Final – Lourdes All Stars

Junior A Final – ISS Gators

Senior B Final – Lourdes Broncos

Senior A Final – Lourdes Aces

Open Final – Forrest Beach

The day highlighted not only the talent and enthusiasm of local students but also the strength of community support for small schools like Macknade. With smiles all round and plenty of action on the field, the carnival was a celebration of teamwork, sportsmanship, and school spirit.

MACKNADE STATE SCHOOL

Tuesday 10-11am 7 October Tuesday 10-11.30am 4 November 2 December

NB: It is a legal requirement that a parent/carer remains on campus during transition visits. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided.

Max Is Laying the Groundwork for a Bright Future with Hilditch Plumbing

Tec-NQ House Year 11 boarder

Max has taken a big step toward his future, securing a school-based plumbing apprenticeship with Hilditch Plumbing in Townsville. He splits his week between paid work on real sites, training with Tec-NQ, and the study he needs to complete his Senior Certificate, earning while he’s learning and loving every minute.

“It’s busy and it’s hands-on, which is exactly what I wanted,” said Max. “I’m earning while I learn, and I’m picking up skills on the tools that I can use straight away.” Right now, Max is working in the civil construction space on local subdivisions. That means early starts, lots of digging, and the practical know-how that comes with preparing ground and pipe for underground services. “There’s a lot of groundwork,” he

explained. “We’re trenching, bedding, and laying pipe. It’s hard work, but I’m really enjoying it.”

Head of Boarding, Luke Papworth, says Max’s journey shows how opportunity follows effort. “Max is a great example of what happens when a young person shows up, works hard, and makes a good impression on placement,” Luke said. “Good work experience can turn into paid employment and a school-based apprenticeship, and that’s exactly the vocational pathway we champion.”

Life at Tec-NQ House gives Max the structure to succeed. He leaves for site each morning with a nutritious packed lunch prepared by Don, the on-site chef at the House, then returns to a supportive environment in the afternoon to reset for the next day. “Having Chef Don’s lunches keeps

the boys fuelled for long days,” Luke added. “Food, routine, and positive expectations make a huge difference when you’re juggling work and school.”

Max agrees the balance is working. “I go to work during the day, then come back to Tec-NQ House,” he said. “The staff help keep us on track, and the routine makes it easier to manage work, training, and study.”

During school holidays, Max transitions into full-time hours with Hilditch to accelerate his progress. The goal is clear: finish Year 12, move straight into a full-time apprenticeship, and qualify as a tradie with Hilditch Plumbing.

“Holidays are a chance to get more time on the tools,” Max said. “When I finish school, I want to step straight into full-time and keep going until I’m qualified.”

For Luke, Max’s story is exactly why TecNQ House exists. “Boarding gives students independence with a safety net,” he said. “We set clear expectations around learning and behaviour, and we’re right there to support them with transport, meals, and pastoral care so they can focus on what matters: doing a good job on site and at school.” He adds that employers notice the difference. “When a student like Max turns up on time, listens, works hard, and takes pride in the basics, employers are eager to invest in them,” Luke said. “That consistency is what leads to apprenticeships and long-term careers."

With Hilditch Plumbing backing his development and Tec-NQ House providing the platform, Max is building momentum one trench, one length of pipe, and one solid day’s work at a time.

THURSDAY 6TH NOV

WELCOME PARTY - 7:30PM

TRILLA • LUCY GALLANT

KATIE RICHARDS BAND

PIPER BUTCHER • VIVA BAND

MAIN TENT

FRI 7 NOV FROM 4PM

PETE MURRAY

THE SCREAMING JETS

TOM NEILSON

(2024 PASSPORT TO AIRLIE WINNER) + 2025 PASSPORT TO AIRLIE FINALS

SAT 8 NOV FROM 5PM

DIESEL CHOIRBOYS

TEX PERKINS & MATT WALKER

BACHELOR GIRL THE NATURAL CULTURE

SUN 9 NOV FROM 2PM

JESSICA MAUBOY THE BLACK SORROWS

JAYNE DENHAM

LLOYD SPIEGEL

DAVID FLOWER BAND

MONDAY 10TH NOV

AFTER PARTY - FROM 1PM

LLOYD SPIEGEL • JAMES BENNETT

BEAR BREWER • OFF TAP TIFFANY GRACE • SAM MCCANN

CAMPING AND CABIN PACKAGES AVAILABLE!

CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE AND SECURE YOUR TICKET TO THE BIGGEST PARTY IN PARADISE

Your Festival Holiday Just Got An Itinerary

Announcing Daily Main Stage Lineups!

The countdown is officially on, and the Airlie Beach Festival of Music is ready to make your 2025 Festival unforgettable. We’re thrilled to unveil our full daily lineups, giving you a taste of the incredible music on offer. To make your festival experience even more flexible, we’ve also introduced brand-new 2-day ticket options, catering to every kind of festival-goer. Whether you’re here for the full three-day extravaganza (including the welcome and after party) or just a slice of the action, your ultimate music holiday starts now.

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend packed with Australian rock royalty, blues legends, and the finest emerging talent. The party kicks off early on Thursday night with a Welcome Party at Magnums. On Friday, prepare to be blown away by the iconic Pete Murray and legendary rockers The Screaming Jets. The crescendo continues into Saturday, where you’ll catch Australian powerhouses Diesel, Choirboys, and Bachelor Girl, with the unique sound of Tex Perkins & Matt Walker. There’s no wind-down on Sunday, with the queen herself, Jessica Mauboy, electrifying the stage alongside The Black Sorrows. The good times roll on with the Monday Afterparty at Northerlies, starring blues virtuoso Lloyd Spiegel and more.

Now that you have the amazing lineup, you’ll need accommodation that suits your

festival vibe. For the budget-conscious music lover, the Camping and Festival Tickets Package is a game-changer. Starting from just $395pp, this deal includes a campsite at the Whitsunday Sports Park and a 3-day general admission festival ticket, putting you in the heart of the action.

If you prefer a little more comfort with your rock and roll, the Sleep, Stay & Play Package at Kipara Rainforest Retreat is the perfect solution. As a major accommodation partner, Kipara offers private, self-contained cabins for up to four guests, complete with a 3-day general admission ticket. These limited packages, starting from $1,050, offer a truly unique festival village experience where you can mingle with some of the artists.

Introducing the two-day ticket for those who need flexibility with their festival. The Friday & Saturday 2-day ticket for $240 includes access to the Welcome Party, while the Saturday & Sunday 2-day ticket for $260 includes the Monday Afterparty. Of course, you can still secure the ultimate music holiday with a full 3-day ticket for $325, guaranteeing you don’t miss a beat. Airlie Beach Festival of Music is a stressfree zone; all 3-day and 2-day tickets include free buses (on existing networks), so getting around won’t ever be a problem. Get your tickets and accommodation at airliebeachfestivalofmusic.com.au

The countdown is on to the Cardwell Seafest Carnivale, returning over the King’s Birthday long weekend from the 3rd to the 5th of October.

Known as one of the region’s most anticipated community festivals, Seafest brings residents, visitors, and businesses together for a celebration of food, fun, and entertainment — all set against the stunning backdrop of the Cardwell foreshore.

contests and prawn peeling to the always popular Chuck a Mullet event. Kids will be spoilt with fishing competitions, fancy dress parades, and circus-style entertainment, while adults can enjoy the crab races, live music, and raffles.

Organisers say the festival wouldn’t be possible without the support of sponsors big and small, whose contributions help keep the event free for the community. The 2025 Monster Raffle is a standout, with a prize pool of $5,800 generously donated by local businesses.

This year’s program is brimming with activities, ensuring there’s something for all ages. Friday night gets the party started with live music, while Saturday’s Car and Bike Show along the waterfront is expected to draw huge crowds. Families can enjoy cupcake decorating, treasure hunts, kids’ games, and live entertainment throughout the day before fireworks light up the night sky.

Sunday promises more family-friendly fun, with everything from pie-eating

More than just an event, Cardwell Seafest is about showcasing the town, supporting local enterprises, and creating memorable experiences for residents and visitors alike.

Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and head to Cardwell this long weekend — Seafest 2025 is set to be spectacular!

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1 Of the stars (6)

3 Desert in southern Africa (8)

5 Attain (7)

9 One who flees for safety (7)

11 Idle talk (6)

13 Disparage (8)

15 Ex-soldier (7)

16 Rulers of ancient Egypt (8)

17 Instrument in the lute family (8)

18 Well pleased (9)

21 Foe (8)

23 Threefold (6)

24 Cellular death (8)

27 Inoculation (7)

30 Soft cheese (7)

33 Protozoan (6)

34 Tidy (4)

35 Extremely hungry (8)

39 Scottish pattern (6)

40 Theorise (11)

43 His wings melted when he flew too close to the sun (6)

44 Mental deterioration (8)

47 Stinging insects (4)

48 Guiding signal light (6)

51 Playhouse (7)

54 Add sugar (7)

56 Fauna (8)

57 Relinquish (6)

58 Dodge (8)

61 Excessive admiration (9)

65 Worth a lot of money (8)

67 Jolliest (8)

68 Doomed ship (7)

69 Improbable (8)

70 Greek capital (6)

71 A wise man (7)

72 Fizzy candy (7)

73 Sanctions (8)

74 Paroxysm (6) Down

2 Improves (7)

3 Protective gear worn on leg (7)

4 Deadlock (7)

5 Record (5)

6 Gregarious person (9)

7 Sharp cutting utensils (6)

8 Spiritualist session (6)

10 Lamp spirits (5)

11 A breakfast food (7)

12 Postal requirement (5)

14 Madman (7)

19 Encourage in crime (4)

20 Compass point (4)

22 Wove strands through (8)

25 Eternal city (4)

26 Grain store (4)

28 Ridge (5)

29 Lethargy (5)

31 Soporific drug (6)

32 Opposite of an acid (6)

36 Uphill climb (6)

37 Sickness (6)

38 Unshod (8)

41 Mexican currency units (5)

42 Precise (5)

45 Dinner (4)

46 Tip of the finger (4)

49 Overwhelmed (4)

50 Hairstyle (4)

52 Business leader (9)

53 Aggravate (7)

55 State (7)

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59 Sickness (7)

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WEEKLY TV GUIDE

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I, Jack Wright. 1.55 Grand Designs Australia. 2.55 Brush With Fame. 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.10 Long Lost Family. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Spicks And Specks. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Take 5. 9.00 Freddie Mercury: The Final Act. 10.30 News. 10.45 The Business. 11.00 Four Corners. 11.45 Media Watch. 12.05 Whitlam: The Power And The Passion. 1.05 Grand Designs. 1.55 Long Lost Family. 2.40 Rage. 3.20 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 Restoration Australia. 2.55 Brush With Fame. 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Spicks And Specks. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Mother And Son. 9.00 The Assembly. 9.45 Would I Lie To You? 10.15 News. 10.30 The Business. 10.45 Planet America. 11.20 You Can’t Ask That. 11.50 Grand Designs. 12.35 Long Lost Family. 1.20 Rage. 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Gardening Australia. 5.30 7.30.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Back Roads. 11.10 Mother And Son. 11.40 If You’re Listening. 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. 2.00 Restoration Australia. 2.55 Brush With Fame. 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Spicks And Specks. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Grand Designs NZ. 9.15 Mystery Road: Origin. 10.10 News. 10.25 The Business. 10.40 Grand Designs. 11.30 Long Lost Family. 12.20 Rage. 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Gardening Australia. 5.30 7.30.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Take 5. 10.30 The Pacific. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 News. 1.00 Mystery Road: Origin. 2.00 Restoration Australia. 2.55 Brush With Fame. 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Professor T. (M) 9.15 Hard Quiz. (PG) 9.50 Mother And Son. (PG) 10.35 The Assembly. (PG) 11.20 Silent Witness. (M) 12.20 Rage New Music. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 News. 12.30 Beyond Paradise. 1.30 Professor T. (M) 2.15 I, Jack Wright. (M) 3.00 The Larkins. (PG) 3.45 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 4.15 The Assembly. (PG) 5.00 Take 5. (PG) 5.30 Landline. 6.00 Australian Story. 6.30 Back Roads. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Beyond Paradise. (PG) 8.30 Beyond Paradise Christmas Special. (PG) 9.30 Mystery Road: Origin. (M) 10.30 I, Jack Wright. (M) 11.15 Rage. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.30 David Attenborough’s Kingdom Of Plants. 3.25 Grand Designs NZ. 4.10 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Pilgrimage: The Road Through The Alps. 7.00 News. 7.30 The Assembly. 8.15 Mystery Road: Origin. 9.10 I, Jack Wright. 10.00 Mother And Son. 10.25 MOVIE: Embrace. (2016) 11.55 Brush With Fame. 12.25 Rage. 3.00 Ask The Doctor. 3.30 The Art Of... 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline. 2.00 Prince Charles: Inside The Duchy Of Cornwall. 2.55 Brush With Fame. 3.20 Grand Designs. 4.10 Long Lost Family. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Spicks And Specks. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Aust Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. 9.35 Planet America. 10.05 News. 10.20 The Business. 10.40 A Life In Ten Pictures. 11.30 Grand Designs. 12.20 Long Lost Family. 1.10 Rage. 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Gardening Australia. 5.30 7.30.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Australia Come Fly With Me. 3.00 Going Places. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.15 Walking Wartime England. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 Railway Journeys UK. 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS News. 10.30 The Point. 11.30 Screw. 1.20 Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. 1.50 Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. 3.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. 3.50 Music Of The Brain. 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.15 Walking Wartime England. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 The People Vs Robodebt. 8.30 Secrets Of Flying Scotsman. 9.30 Code Of Silence. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 COBRA. 11.40 Freezing Embrace. 1.25 The U.S. And The Holocaust. 3.35 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. 4.05 Curious Traveller. 4.35 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Dream Of Italy. 11.00 Overbooked. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The People Vs Robodebt. 3.00 Going Places. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.15 Walking Wartime England. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 9/11: One Day In America. 9.35 Snowpiercer. 10.25 News. 10.55 Dopesick. 12.05 Blue Lights. 2.20 The U.S. And The Holocaust. 4.40 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Australia Come Fly With Me. 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Living Black: 50 Years Of SBS Indigenous. 3.35 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.15 Walking Wartime England. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures. 8.25 Living Black. 9.25 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 Catch Me A Killer. 11.50 Pray For Blood. 1.30 The U.S. And The Holocaust. 3.45 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 4.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Rediscover Victoria. 11.00 BBC News At Ten. 11.30 France 24. 12.00 PBS News. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 5. Day 1. 5.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. 5.35 World War 2: The End. 6.30 News. 7.30 Orient Express: A Golden Era Of Travel. 8.25 75 Years At Longleat. 9.20 Searching For Italy. 10.10 Great Australian Walks. 11.05 Homicide. 2.25 Secret Nazi Bases. 4.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. 4.35 Bamay. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 5. Day 2. 5.00 Plat Du Tour. 5.05 Going Places. 5.35 World War 2: The End. 6.30 News. 7.30 Naachtun: The Forgotten Mayan City. 8.35 The Lost Empire Of Palmyra. 10.20 Bombing Brighton: The Plot To Kill Thatcher. 11.45 Yellow House Afghanistan. 1.35 Women Who Rock. 2.35 Curious Traveller. 4.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. 4.40 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Destination Flavour. 5.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. 3.00 Going Places. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.15 Walking Wartime England. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. 8.35 Portillo In The Pyrenees. 9.30 Into South America With Nick Knowles. 10.20 SBS News. 10.50 Classified. 11.40 Enemy Of The People. 3.00 Curious Traveller. 3.30 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. 4.35 Bamay. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 TBA. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (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 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.05 The Rookie. (M) 10.05 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (M) 11.05 The Agenda Setters. 12.05 Pretty Hard Cases. (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 TBA. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (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 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.15 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (M) 10.15 House Of Wellness. (PG) 11.15 Chicago Fire. (M) 12.15 Imposters. (M) 1.15 Travel Oz. 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 TBA. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (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)

8.30 The Front Bar. (M) A lighter look at the world of sport. 10.00 Unfiltered. (PG) 10.45 Kick Ons. 11.15 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PG) 12.15 Life. (M) 1.15 Travel Oz. 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 TBA. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PG) 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 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: Jerry Maguire. (1996) (M) Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., Renée Zellweger. A sports agent has a moral epiphany. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 The Front Bar. (M) 2.00 The Agenda Setters. 3.00 Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 9.00 AFL Grand Final Brunch. 10.30 AFL Grand Final Countdown. 12.00 AFL Grand Final Pre-Game. 2.00 Football. AFL. Grand Final. 5.00 AFL Grand Final Presentation. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG) 8.00 MOVIE: Die Hard. (1988) (M) Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia, Alan Rickman. 10.45 MOVIE: Contraband. (2012) (M) 1.00 Riviera. (MA15+) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 It’s Academic. 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG)

6.00 Better Homes. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 Behind Behani. 12.30 TBA. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PG) 8.40 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.40 7NEWS: The Balibo Five – 50 Years On. 10.10 24 Hours In Police Custody. (M) 11.40 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+) 12.55 Miniseries: The Victim. (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 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.15 Getaway. 1.45 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 The Block. (PG) 8.40 Paramedics. (M) 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 The Grand Tour. (M) 11.25 La Brea. (M) 12.05 Footy Classified. (M) 1.00 Getaway. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Skippy. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice. (PG) 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Ski Rescue Down Under. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.10 Postcards. 1.40 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 RBT. (M)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Project Baby. (2023) (PG) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. First preliminary final. 9.45 NRL Finals Post-Match. 10.45 MOVIE: Get Shorty. (1995) (MA15+) 12.45 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Skippy. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Postcards. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Destination WA. 1.30 Find My Country House Australia. 2.00 Garden Gurus. 2.30 Rugby Union. The Rugby Championship. New Zealand v Australia. 4.50 Test Rugby: New Zealand v Australia Post-Match. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. First semifinal. 9.45 MOVIE: Swordfish. (2001) 11.45 Next Stop. 12.15 My Way. 12.30 Rugby Union. Women’s Rugby World Cup. Final. 3.15 Innovation Nation. 3.30 TV Shop. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Helping Hands. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 My Market Kitchen. 10.30 Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 12.00 The Brighter Side. 12.30 4x4 Adventures. 1.30 Cannonball Run Down Under. 2.00 Everyday Gourmet. 2.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. 3.30 Dog Down Under. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 5.00 News. 6.30 Dog House Australia. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. 8.30 Ambulance Australia. 9.30 Gogglebox Australia. 10.30 The Gilded Age. 11.40 FBI: Most Wanted. 12.30 Shopping. 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 12.30 NRLW Wrap. 1.15 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Second semi-final. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Second preliminary final. 6.00 9News Sunday.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 TBA. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (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 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.05 The Rookie. (M) 10.05 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (M) 11.05 S.W.A.T. (M) 12.05 Hooten & The Lady. (M) 1.05 Travel Oz. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.30 Young Sheldon. 2.00 Pointless.

7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG, R)

8.00 Operation Ouch! (R)

8.35 Deadly 60. (R)

9.05 Expedition With Steve Backshall. (R)

9.55 Merlin. (PG, R)

10.40 MythBusters

“There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)

11.05 Built To Survive. (PG, R)

11.30 Officially Amazing. (PG, R)

7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG, R)

8.00 Operation Ouch! (PG, R)

8.35 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)

9.15 Wallace And Gromit:

A Matter Of Loaf And Death. (R)

9.45 Merlin. (PG, R)

10.30 Abbott Elementary. (PG, R)

7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG, R)

8.00 Operation Ouch! (PG, R)

8.35 Secrets Of The Zoo. (PG, R)

9.20 Teenage Boss: Next Level. (R)

9.45 The Mysterious Benedict Society. (R)

10.35 Merlin. (PG, R)

11.20 MythBusters

“There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)

7.30pm Good Game

Spawn Point.

8.05 Be Cool, ScoobyDoo! (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 Teenage Boss: Next Level.

8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. (PG)

8.40 Chopped Junior. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R) 10.05 Abbott Elementary. (PG, R)

10.25 Speechless. (PG, R) 10.45 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. (R)

11.10 Dragon Ball Super. (PG, R)

7.35pm Movie: The Boy In The Dress. (2014) (G, R)

8.40 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)

9.20 Abbott Elementary. (PG, R)

10.05 Merlin. (PG, R)

10.50 Speechless. (PG, R)

11.10 Secrets Of The Zoo. (PG, R)

11.55 Operation Ouch! (PG, R)

12.25am Malory Towers. (R)

7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG)

8.00 Operation Ouch! (PG, R)

8.35 Gladiators. (PG)

9.35 The Crystal Maze. (PG, R)

10.20 Merlin. (PG, R)

11.10 Good Game Spawn Point. (R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Call The Midwife. (M, R)

8.45 Foyle’s War. (M, R)

10.45 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R)

12.45 Great Rail Restorations. (PG, R)

2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R)

8.45 Lewis. (M, R) 10.45 Air Crash Investigations: Stealth Bomber Down. (PG, R)

11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R)

12.45 Room For Improvement. (R)

1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG, R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Father Brown. (M, R)

8.30 Line Of Duty. (M, R)

11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R)

12.10 Father Brown. (M, R)

1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG, R)

2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

8.00 Outback Truckers. (PG)

10.00 Outback Pilots. (M, R)

11.00 Big Rig Bounty Hunters. (PG, R)

12.00 American Restoration. (PG, R)

12.30 Storage Wars. (PG, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)

8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. (M)

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

11.30 Live PD: Police Patrol. (M, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 7. Geelong v Hawthorn. 9.15 Family Guy. (M)

10.15 American Dad! (M) 11.15 Movie: Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City. (2021) (MA15+, R)

1.30 Storage Wars. (PG, R) 2.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 New Tricks. (M, R) 8.40 Agatha Raisin. (M, R)

10.40 Major Crimes. (M, R)

11.40 French And Saunders. (M) 12.20 My Favorite Martian. (R) 1.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 As Time Goes By. (R)

8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M, R)

10.50 Major Crimes. (M, R)

11.50 French And Saunders Go To The Movies. (M) 12.45 Explore. (R)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Footy Show Grand Final: My Room Telethon. (PG)

10.30 Blackadder The Third. (PG, R) 11.50 French And Saunders Go To The Movies. (M)

12.30 My Favorite Martian. (R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)

6.30 JAG. (PG, R)

September 23 – 29

7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 Blue Bloods. (M, R)

Blue Bloods. (M, R) 11.15 Blue Bloods. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Home Shopping. (R)

(R)

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 A Million Little Things. (PG, R)

11.15 CSI: Vegas. (M, 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 A Million Little Things. (PG, R)

11.15 CSI: Vegas. (M, R)

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

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R)

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

10.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 11.30 The King Of Queens. (PG, R) 12.00 Ridiculousness. (PG, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.00 Becker. (PG, R) 10.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 11.30 The King Of Queens. (PG, R) 12.00 Ridiculousness. (PG, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)

6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R)

7.00 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Becker. (PG, R)

10.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

10.30 South Park. (MA15+) 11.00 The King Of Queens. (PG, R) 11.30 Ridiculousness. (PG, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.45pm The Food That Built The World: Ice Cream Empires. (R) 6.35 Jeopardy! (R) 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Alone. (M) 9.40 Hoarders. 11.20 Calipari: Razor’s Edge. (PG)

12.10 Bloodlands. (M, R) 1.15 Dark Side Of The 2000s. (M, R)

5.50pm The Food That Built The World. (R) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 The Patient. (MA15+) 9.30 Movie: The Departed. (2006) (MA15+, R) Leonardo DiCaprio.

12.15 The Bloody Decade. (MA15+, R) 1.15 Bloodlands. (MA15+, R)

6.05pm Over The Black Dot. (R)

6.35 Jeopardy! (R)

7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG)

10.10 The UnXplained With William Shatner. (MA15+)

11.00 Homicide: Life On The Street. (M, R) 1.45 Conversations With Friends. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG, R)

7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country.

11.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG, R)

12.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG, R)

6.00pm Dog Patrol. (PG, R)

6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country.

11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)

1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG, R) 2.00 Australia’s Deadliest. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

7.30 Mr Bates Vs The Post Office. (M, R)

8.30 Vera. (M, R)

10.30 Flesh And Blood. (M, R)

11.30 Heathrow. (PG, R)

12.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG, R)

7.30 Doc Martin. (M, R)

8.30 Endeavour. (M, R)

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

11.30 Doc Martin. (M, R)

11.35 Officially Amazing. (PG, R)

12.05am Operation Ouch! (PG, R)

12.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG, R)

1.30 Great Rail Restorations. (PG, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 7. Western Bulldogs v Collingwood. 9.15 Movie: 2012. (2009) (M, R) John Cusack, Amanda Peet. 12.25 Storage Wars. (PG, R) 1.00 American Pickers. (PG, R) 2.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

6.00pm AFL Grand Final Post-Match Show.

7.00 Storage Wars. (PG)

7.30 Movie: Spider-Man. (2002) (M, R) 10.00 Movie: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. (1994) (M, R) 12.00 Bogan Hunters. (MA15+, R) 12.30 Storage Wars. (PG, R) 1.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

6.00pm Border Security USA. (PG, R)

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

8.30 Movie: Jurassic Park. (1993) (PG, R)

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

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. (PG)

8.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. (PG)

9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (M, R) 10.30 Mighty Ships. (PG, R)

11.30 Tougher In Alaska. (PG, R)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Find My Country House Australia. 8.30 To Be Advised. 12.00 Next Stop. (PG, R)

12.30 My Favorite Martian. (R) 1.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)

4.45pm Movie: The Train. (1964) (PG, R) 7.30 Movie: Four Weddings And A Funeral. (1994) (M, R) Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell. 9.55 Movie: Good Luck To You, Leo Grande. (2022) (M, R) Emma Thompson, Daryl McCormack. 11.55 See No Evil. (M, R) 12.55 Movie: Station SixSahara. (1963) (M, R)

4.00pm Movie: How To Murder Your Wife. (1965) (PG, R)

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: The Shawshank Redemption. (1994) (MA15+, R) Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, James Whitmore.

11.20 Major Crimes. (M, R)

12.20 Movie: Yield To The Night. (1956) (M, R)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R)

8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 10.40 Whitstable Pearl. (M, R) 11.40 French And Saunders. (M, R) 12.20 My Favorite Martian. (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 A Million Little Things. (PG, R)

11.15 CSI: Vegas. (M, 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)

NCIS. (M, R)

NCIS. (M, R)

NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Blue Bloods. (M, R) 11.15 Blue Bloods. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

7.30 Movie: Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle Of Life. (2003) (M, R)

9.40 Becker. (PG, R)

10.05 Frasier. (PG, R) 10.30 South Park. (MA15+, R)

11.00 The King Of Queens. (PG, R)

11.30 Ridiculousness. (PG, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 10.30 South Park. (MA15+, R) 11.00 Ridiculousness. (PG, R)

12.00 South Park. (MA15+, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 South Park. (M, R)

5.35pm If You Are The One. 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Sex: A Bonkers History: The Victorians. (MA15+, R)

9.25 Sex Actually With Alice Levine. (MA15+, R) 10.20 The Big Sex Talk. (MA15+, R) 10.50 Homeland. (M, R) 12.50 Letterkenny. (M, R)

5.30pm The Bob Ross Experience. (R) 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Impossible Engineering: Beijing Daxing Airport. (R) 8.30 Skin: A History Of Nudity In The Movies. (MA15+, R) 10.50 Australia Come Fly With Me. (M, R) 12.55 Movie: Vice Versa: Chyna. (2021) (MA15+, R)

4.30pm Basketball. NBL. Round 2. Adelaide 36ers v Brisbane Bullets.

6.30 JAG. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Blue Bloods. (M, R)

11.15 Nancy Drew. (M, R)

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

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 A Million Little Things. (PG, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.35 Frasier. (PG, R) 10.30 Ridiculousness. (PG, R)

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

1.30 South Park. (M, R)

Frasier. (PG, R)

5.50pm Alone Sweden. (PG, R)

6.40 Abandoned Engineering. (PG, R) 8.30 Sue Perkins’ Big American Road Trip: California. (M, R) 9.25 Uncanny. (PG) 10.35 Hudson & Rex. (M) 12.15 Forbidden History. (M, R) 1.10 Secrets Of America’s Shadow Government. (M, R)

5.50pm The Food That Built The World. (R) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Joe Lycett’s United States Of Birmingham. (M) 9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M, R) 10.10 The People Vs Robodebt. (M, R)

The recent flood is still very much on our minds as it wreaked so much loss and trauma. Residents still talk of past floods and compare flood heights each time a flood event occurs. There is now unlikely to be anybody alive who experienced the worst flood on record, the 1927 flood. poet Dan Sheahan wrote of that flood that the Herbert River: “poured over the countryside like a drunken demon … bringing death and destruction in its wake.”

When a cyclone crossed the coast north of Cairns on February 9, it became a disastrous rain depression, filling the catchment area and swelling coastal

streams. Meanwhile, rain poured down locally, the most being over Hawkins Creek which received in excess of 1,333.5 millimetres (52 1/2 inches).

When there was some warning that a flooding event was on the way, people rushed to the shops for fear of a shortage of food. The Police Magistrate had to take control and ration the food supply.

The hospital kitchen baked bread for people if they supplied their own flour.

Two babies were born during the flood despite there being 18 inches of water over the maternity ward floorboards. Dr Leckie visited his patients in his swimming costume, and many people adopt-

ed that attire to move through the flood waters. Apparently, it was business as usual in the hotels, with patrons and barmen alike standing chest-high in water!

The Herbert River broke its banks at Bemerside, sending flood waters coursing down onto the low-lying areas of the Valley. It was so sudden, widespread and ferocious that it literally swept away everything in its path, isolating Ingham and Halifax in a sea of water.

Because of a lack of communication, it was not known how each township fared. It was not until Tom Mullins set out from Halifax for Ingham on foot and was noticed on the rise near Cordelia by two men that it was revealed that Halifax hadn’t been washed away. They hoisted him on their backs and kept calling out, ‘Halifax is saved! ’

There was a tragic loss of life. In the Herbert River Valley alone there were in excess of 25 lives lost. People sheltered where they could, crawling up into ceilings and on roofs, while some took refuge at the convent in Abbott Street or at the hospital. Amongst the dead were Salvatore Lizzio, Mitakara Sukezaymon, James MacMillan, and Ambulance Superintendent Edgar Von Alpen.

The heavy loss of life at Bemerside was because the river cut a new channel from Gairloch Bridge right across to the Seymour, creating a large racing stream. Members of the Russo, Sofra and Ragonese families (eight adults and six children) took refuge in Giuseppe Strano’s house, which was not bolted to its seven-foot blocks (as many houses

were not in those days). It floated away, breaking into pieces in the strength of the current and ending up in the Anabranch. All the people clinging to the roof were thrown into the floodwater. Only three adults survived.

Encampments on Palm Creek of both Aboriginal people and Melanesian people were washed away. While the total number of these residents’ lives lost is untallied, Lily Cassady and five children, including Volki and George Palmer, and one man were known to have lost their lives.

1,500 horses were calculated to have drowned, and loss of crops, stock and property was estimated to have been in the vicinity of £300,000, though it was much higher. Farm paddocks were stilted over to the depth of several feet in some areas. Roads, bridges and railway lines were damaged, and homes were lost or damaged. At least nine homes on Townsville Road were washed away.

At Father Mambrini’s instigation, a Catholic Committee was formed to erect a monument for a communal grave for those bodies recovered. The monument was dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and was blessed on November 17, 1927. The unveiling ceremony was performed by the Chairman of the Shire, Mr Frank Cassady and an address given by Parish Priest, Dr Kelly. The memorial towers above all the other tombstones and stands forever as a reminder of the fearful potential of the Herbert River. Contributed with thanks by Dr. Bianka Vidonja Balanzategui.

DROVANDI - Elda (Aged 87)

Late of Ozcare Nursing Home, Trebonne

Formerly of Jesson St. Ingham

Loving Wife of Joey (deceased); Much loved Mother & Mother in Law of Annette & Sam, Lee-ann & Darrin, Kim & Paul; Grandmother; Great Grandmother; Sister; Aunt & Friend.

All Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service of the late Elda Drovandi which is to commence at 11.30am Monday, 29th September, 2025 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Abbott St. Ingham, followed by her interment in the Catholic Section of the New Ingham Cemetery.

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McDONOUGH – Valerie Ellen (Aged

86)

Late of Cedar St. Forrest Beach

Loving Wife of Kevin; Much loved Mother & Mother in Law of Moira (deceased) & Ian, Daniel (deceased), Colleen, Gavin & Carol, Brendan & Tina, Damien & Leanne; 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 Valerie McDonough which is to commence at 10.00am Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Abbott St. Ingham, followed by her interment in the Beam Section of the New Ingham Cemetery.

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Ph: 4776 2393 A/H Mob: 0419 024 952

MADDERN – Joan Gwendolen

(Aged 97)

Late of Bluehaven Nursing Home

Formerly of Cassady St. Ingham

Loving Wife of Lex (Blue); Much loved Mother & Mother in Law of Colleen & Mario, Judith & Ken, Joseph and Alex; Grandmother; Great Grandmother; Great Great Grandmother; Sister in Law; Aunty; Cousin & Friend.

All Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service of the late Joan Maddern which is to commence at 1.00pm Friday, 26th September, 2025 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, McIlwraith St. Ingham.

No Cortege.

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Correction & Apology

Hinchinbrook Life would like to extend our sincere apologies to the family of the late Tullio Lino Volpe for the error printed in last week’s edition.

We are truly sorry for any distress or confusion this may have caused to the family, friends, and wider community. An internal administrative error led to an outdated notice being mistakenly published. We deeply regret this mistake.

We would also like to make it clear that Ingham Funeral Services had no involvement in the error, and we apologise to them for any unintended association.

Our Editor has personally contacted Mr Volpe’s family to express our regret, and we have implemented new processes to ensure this does not happen again. We appreciate your understanding and thank the community for your continued support.

PUBLIC NOTICES

For The Col Casswell Shield Ingham Courts Host Inspiring Weekend Of Tennis

TENNIS

The Ingham Tennis Association hosted a big weekend of competition with the Col Casswell Shield, a tournament held in honour of Col Casswell, a man who gave so much to tennis in North Queensland.

Among those who returned to Ingham for the event was former local Scott Kittle, who reflected on fond memories of growing up in the town. Standing in front of the honour boards bearing his parents’ names, Kittle said, “It was great to be back in Ingham for the Col Casswell Shield, whom I knew for over forty years. It was good to see teams from across the regions come together for such an enjoyable day of tennis.

I have so many memories of growing up and playing tennis in Ingham. Saturday afternoon fixtures would be Dad, my two sisters and myself to play, and back then all fourteen courts would be full. The Ingham Open Tournaments would draw over 300 entries, and matches would run until midnight, using every court across the district just to get through the draw.

Seeing all the Honour Boards of the Closed and Open Tournament winners, plus photos with so many familiar names, brought back great memories from those times. Hope to be back on court in Ingham again soon.”

The Col Casswell Shield was established in 2023 to reinvigorate interclub tennis in North Queensland. It honours Col Casswell, who played in Proserpine, Mackay, Ayr and Home Hill, and served the Home Hill Tennis Association as secretary, club and regional delegate, and as a Tennis

Queensland Board member before sadly passing away at age 60 from brain cancer.

This year’s shield was particularly significant, coming after devastating floods earlier in the year that sent water through the clubhouse and over every court. Despite the damage, Ingham has bounced back with determination and looks forward to upgrading its facilities.

Competition was fierce, with 10 B-grade teams and 4 A-grade teams travelling from Charters Towers, Ayr, Home Hill, Townsville, Western Suburbs and Innisfail. The Home Hill A-grade team fought hard in the preliminaries, finishing only a few games behind Tennis Townsville. In the playoff, they played a clever strategic match to narrowly defeat Townsville and claim the Shield. The win was made even more special as Col’s daughter Hannah and her partner Ryan were part of the winning team, proudly lifting the shield on what would have been Col and Kate’s wedding anniversary.

Reflecting on the day, Kate Casswell said the most important thing was that everyone enjoyed themselves, with tennis ultimately the real winner despite the hot playing conditions. She thanked the players and clubs for travelling, and extended her gratitude to the Ingham volunteers for hosting such a memorable event.

All eyes now turn to 2026, when the Shield will be contested in the Burdekin at the Ayr Club.

Contributed with thanks by Kate Casswell and Geoff Caso.

Newbie Marie Takes The Consistency Title

In the Consistency, M. Owens defeated J. Fenoglio in a close game before going on to win the Final game against N.Evans with 152/148.

Marie Owens is new to our club this year and it appears we have gained a very experienced member, the game was very closely fought all the way and congratulations to both ladies for playing great final bowls. In the Club Championship Fours, J.Petersen, M.Moore, L.Dibella, E.Piotto vs T.Ackink. B.Eddleston, j.casanovas, S.Ryan with a score of 19/13.

In Social bowls, M.Moore, K.Rotondo, J.Fenoglio vs B.Eddleston, L.DiBella, E.Piotto with a score of 21/12. Followed by a win from team Irene, M.Spano, J.Casanovas vs Irene, A.Foti, J.Craven scoring 23/8.

Contributed with thanks by Sandy and Elsa of the Ingham Bowls Club

BOWLS

90 Years of Noorla Bowls

Excitement continued with the multidraw raffle before the ceremonial cake cutting, led by the club’s two most senior members, Vanda Raiteri and Pedro Aranas. The evening concluded with a strong sense of pride and joy, as all in attendance thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

The success of the celebration was due to the efforts of many. Dora and her team in

the kitchen worked tirelessly, while members sold tickets, organised prizes, and local businesses provided generous sponsorship. Carmen and Joe Mugica decorated the hall beautifully, and thanks were also extended to Joe Girgenti and Paul Menegon for their raffle support, Elle White for bar service, Dora Moggan and Chrissy in the kitchen, and Jordon Cobb for his assistance. Vice President Rosemary played

A Humid Parkrun

RUNNING

“Wow, the humidity certainly came to visit today after rain earlier in the week. Well done to the 16 participants who walked or ran along the beautiful foreshore. Welcome to the visitors and congratulations to Eva on her 1st parkrun.” - Cardwell Parkrun

Parkrun Results: 20th September 2025 Palm Creek #91 – 27 participants

Fastest time: Duncan (18:39)

Final finisher: Sandra (1:00:46)

PBs: Zeke (25:22), Marika (30:41), Katrina (37:25), Edith (41:20), Audra (41:28)

First-timers: Brent (26:29), Lydie (41:45)

BOWLS

a vital role, Gail and Nella contributed biscuits, and Nygel ensured the green was in top condition.

The celebration was a true reflection of teamwork and community spirit, befitting such a remarkable milestone in the history of the Noorla Bowling Club.

Contributed with thanks by the Noorla Bowls Club

Volunteers: rin Cerutti, Sandra Coco, Bridgette Duffy, Donna Panzenbock, Amanda Towner

Cardwell #353 – 16 participants

Fastest time: Dave (24:25)

Final finisher: Anita (47:36)

First-timers: Robert (24:37), Sophie (25:27), Nick of

Nunawading Triathlon Club (27:08), Eva (28:13), Ella (41:49), Rebecca (41:53)

Volunteers: Dave Ball, Kellie Ball, Terry Curtin, Anita Davina, Jan Ferguson, Kerry Snell

Noorla Bowls Club Celebrates 90th Anniversary

On Saturday, 20 September, the Noorla Bowling Club proudly marked its 90th anniversary with a celebration that brought members, friends, and families together. The day began with a meet and greet before guests took to the green for 21 ends of lawn bowls, followed by time to reconnect ahead of dinner. The evening’s atmosphere was lifted by live

entertainment from Tony Fracchia, whose music encouraged dancing and plenty of laughter. Special guest Mayor of Hinchinbrook, Ramon Jayo, delivered a heartfelt speech, while Club President Gary reflected on the club’s proud history and the dedication of its members over the decades.

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