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TWO COMMUNITIES CELEBRATE PROGRESS ON HIGHLY ANTICIPATED PROJECTS

round has officially been broken on two major developments set to serve Whitsunday residents for generations to come. In Bowen, Murroona Gardens has begun its $14 million expansion, delivering two purpose-built, 12-bedroom dementia care homes and a new

central laundry, which will allow more residents to receive specialised support close to their families and community. Meanwhile, construction has officially begun on the $30 million Cannonvale Community Hub at Galbraith Park, bringing together a modern li-

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Editor’s Note Hi Everyone,

What a wonderful week for the Whitsundays! Spring is definitely on the horizon and, as much as I will miss my brisk winter dog walks and spectacular sunsets, I must admit I am keen to dive back into the pool! I certainly dived back into the spirit of our community this week, attending the second annual Whitsunday Business Conference – and what an inspiring event it was. I met people who had flown up from Brisbane for the event, and one even commented that he always picked up our paper at the airport and loved reading it. He even begged us to start a paper in his hometown! Meeting so many inspiring people and catching up with old friends was definitely a highlight, but what struck me most was the positivity the event brought to the broader business community. We are all going through a tough year, with global issues and the cost of living impacting our lives, but the Whitsunday Chamber of Commerce & Industry managed to shine a light on a positive future. I could almost physically see the confidence lift in the room. Backs straightened,

shoulders lifted and there was an all-round air of ‘we’ve got this!’ when the Chamber Executive Officer Julia Evans spoke of a bright business future. I know it meant a lot to me to hear this sentiment, and I’m sure it meant a lot to others in the room. It certainly set the tone for a fabulous day of learning and networking. That same day, many people headed straight to the Tourism Whitsunday Networking evening, and it was again lovely to catch up with old friends and see a vibrant tourism industry enjoying the connection. Hearing from Tourism Chair Katelyn Aslett was another highlight, as she gave an inspiring speech, followed by Whitsunday Mayor Ry Collins, who again spoke of a bright future. When our community fosters positivity, connection and confidence, it truly does trickle into every aspect of what we do and who we are – let’s embrace the rest of the year with the same gusto!

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“It is of tremendous help to the work of Share the Dignity when the community comes together, like Kelly’s studio and Woollies’ patrons. It shows the kindness of strangers.”

hare the Dignity’s August drive saw great generosity from the community, with a range of sanitary products set to be distributed to two local charities: Whitsunday Counselling and Whitsunday Housing Company.

Kelly’s donation, and those dropped off by Whitsunday shoppers, will all go toward providing much needed supplies to local women in need, making a stand against period poverty and working to ensure that all women have the right to dignity regardless of their circumstances.

The Woolworths collection points saw 78 products being donated, but one kind local more than doubled the supply with a whopping donation - Kelly Walker, a Proserpine-based Personal Trainer. “Every product helps in going towards assisting those in need in our community,” said Share The Dignity Volunteer Emma Anderson.

Because, as the charity highlights, when someone is doing it tough, the last thing on their mind should be dealing with their period.

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Firies Halt Blaze on Collinsville’s Edge

irefighters have successfully contained a 69-acre grassfire that threatened homes on the edge of Collinsville, with the close call serving as a timely reminder to prepare for the approaching bushfire season. The fire broke out at approximately 1.30pm on Thursday, burning between Peterson Street, Mill Street, Rough Court and Macarthur Street. It spread across about 69 acres throughout the afternoon and threatened several nearby structures, particularly properties at the rear of MacArthur, Petersen and Mill streets. Nine Queensland Fire and Rescue and Rural Fire Service Queensland crews responded to the blaze, acting quickly to contain it. Firefighters stayed at the scene into the night, keeping watch for hotspots hidden inside logs or other burnt material that could flare up again. Local crews returned the following day to deal with any remaining hotspots and continue monitoring the area. “Firefighters acted quickly and successfully contained the fire, with no structures lost,” said Rural Fire Service Queensland Inspector James Bromley. “Crews worked into the night, with local crews responding to reports of hotspots overnight and continuing to monitor the area during the day.”

The response from the local firies and Queensland Fire Department drew praise from the wider community and Whitsundays Regional Council. “A huge thank you to our emergency services, volunteers and locals in Collinsville who stepped up to help put out a nasty grass fire that threatened the edge of town this afternoon,” said Mayor Ry Collins. “With vegetation drying off and feeling like it’s getting warmer, it’s a timely reminder to our whole region to be aware of bushfire risk and prepare for more of the hot and windy conditions we saw today as we head into the months ahead. “Thanks again to our community for looking out for each other when it counts.” With the Collinsville fire among one of the region’s first major fires as winter draws to a close, Inspector Bromley echoed those warnings, pointing to rising temperatures, below-average rainfall and drying vegetation. “The grass is continuing to cure, and we ask people conducting any activities that can cause sparks, such as cutting, grinding and mowing, to do so with care and be mindful of the dry conditions,” he said. Inspector Bromley reminded residents they would not have to live directly beside bushland to be affected, with properties also vulnerable to embers and smoke.

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46 Nominees In Running For 2026 Whitsunday Business Awards

he Whitsundays’ outstanding businesses, leaders and rising talent are preparing to take centre stage, with 46 nominees in the running for the 2026 Whitsunday Business Awards. Presented by the Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Bowen Chamber of Commerce and Whitsunday Regional Council, the awards recognise the achievements seen from across the region’s business community. This year’s nominees will compete across seven award categories:

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“Again, another fantastic result that demonstrates the confidence businesses have in celebrating their achievements. Behind every entry is a story of resilience, innovation, leadership and hard work. “The awards are about more than recognising success. They provide businesses and individuals with an opportunity to reflect on their journey, celebrate their teams and inspire others by sharing what’s possible in the Whitsundays.” Jo Shepherd, Committee Member of the Bowen Chamber of Commerce said: “After the incredible success of the inaugural Whitsunday Business Awards in 2025, it’s fantastic to see the Whitsunday Business Awards return even bigger in their second year. Behind every nomination is a story of hard work, innovation, teamwork and resilience. “The inaugural awards set a high bar, highlighted how much our region has to offer, and clearly demonstrated that our businesses are the backbone of the Whitsunday Region.” James Cook University returns as the event’s principal partner, joined by a range of local businesses and organisations sponsoring the award categories. Award category sponsors include: • Business of the Year – StarFM • Business Leader of the Year – Abbot Point Operations • Rising Star – TAFE Queensland • Customer Service Excellence – LiveLife Pharmacy Airlie Beach • Community Champion – McDonald’s Restaurants (Airlie Beach, Cannonvale & Bowen) • Think Big – Bishopp Outdoor Advertising • Business Legends of the Whitsundays – Whitsunday Regional Council The Awards also acknowledge the support of Life Publishing Group as Print Media Partner, Whitsunday Transit as Transport Partner, and Amanda Camm MP as an Awards Supporter.

“Our local businesses are at the heart of our communities – they create jobs, support local families, back community organisations and play an enormous role in making the Whitsundays such a great place to live, work and visit,” said Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Ry Collins.

Tickets are now on sale with businesses, supporters and the wider community invited to attend what promises to be one of the region’s premier business celebrations.

“Council is proud to partner with our Chambers to deliver the Whitsunday Business Awards and I’m looking forward to celebrating the achievements of our business community in October.”

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Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Allan Milostic said the response to this year’s Awards reflected the strength and diversity of the local business community.

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New Dementia Care Homes Underway In Bowen

Breaking the Soil at Munroona Gardens. Photo credit: Zach Houtenville

urroona Gardens has officially broken ground on a major expansion that will deliver 24 purpose-built dementia care rooms and a new central laundry at the Bowen aged care facility.

Each of the new 12-bedroom homes will provide a more homely setting, with private rooms and shared living, dining and household spaces designed to put residents at ease. The smaller environment will allow staff to build closer relationships with residents and tailor care to their individual needs and routines. A new central laundry will further support the growing community by allowing Murroona Gardens to continue managing residents’ washing on site.

Andrew Willcox MP Speaking with residents

The new facilities form part of a $14 million project designed to expand specialised dementia care in Bowen and allow more residents to receive support close to their families and community. “There are a lot of small towns that don’t have facilities like this,” said Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox. “It’s not only the care they provide, but how they provide that care. I’m looking forward to seeing this development completed.” For Mr Willcox, the development also carries a strong personal connection, with four of his loved ones having received care at Murroona Gardens. Mr Willcox advocated for the project’s

Andrew Willcox MP giving the ceremonies address

funding in Canberra and said the new dementia homes would add another important level of care to a facility built and owned by the Bowen community. “It’s really important that we look after the aged in our community,” Mr Willcox said. “They’re the people who paved the way for us and established the communities we now enjoy. “As they reach their twilight years, it is incumbent on us to make sure we take care of them and say thank you.” Whitsunday Regional Council has assisted Murroona Gardens through the development process, including ample support with permits and progressing the project’s approvals.

Mayor Ry Collins said the expansion was particularly important as more Whitsunday residents choose to age within the region and require specialised care close to home. “We need to know that we have these facilities in the region and that people don’t have to travel away to get that sort of care,” Mayor Collins said. He said the Whitsundays’ growing and ageing population would continue to place greater demand on local aged care and health services. “We’re going to need more aged care facilities, more medical facilities and bigger hospitals to make sure that we can accommodate all of our people and the needs that they have,” he said.

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Cannonvale Breaks Ground on Community Future

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he turning of the first sod on 1st September marked the beginning of construction on the new $30 million Cannonvale Community Hub, which will provide a place for locals to read, learn, meet and connect as the community continues to grow. Set within Galbraith Park, the hub will bring several services under one roof, including a modern library, council customer service centre, meeting rooms and flexible spaces for community activities. The facility’s outdoor areas will connect with new access points and pathways delivered through Stage 1 of the Galbraith Park Master Plan, creating a more welcoming and versatile place for the wider community to gather while laying the groundwork for future improvements.

“The project is about planning early and investing in infrastructure that will serve the community for generations,” said Mayor of Whitsunday Region Ry Collins. “Cannonvale is growing rapidly, and we need to make sure the infrastructure supporting our community grows with it. “This Hub is a practical investment in Cannonvale’s future, bringing important Council services together while creating more places for people to learn, meet and connect. “It will complement the valued work of the existing neighbourhood centre and local community organisations, creating new opportunities for programs, partnerships and community use rather than replacing what is already working.” The project is being jointly funded by the

Australian Government and Whitsunday Regional Council, with each contributing $15 million. “The Albanese Government is investing in infrastructure to enable growing regional communities to plan confidently for the future,” said Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, Kristy McBain. “The Cannonvale Community Hub will create new opportunities for local families, students and community groups, while building on the programs and connections already established across Cannonvale.” More than simply a new building, the hub is intended to become a welcoming and accessible space for Cannonvale residents of all ages, providing room for local programs, community groups and everyday

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Belle Property Whitsundays Celebrate 2026 Belle Property Awards

elle Property Whitsundays is celebrating an extraordinary night of success after taking home seven major awards at the 2026 Belle Property Awards in Brisbane on Thursday 20th August, including being named the No. 1 Customer Experience Sales Office in Australia. The results are particularly significant for the locally owned and operated business, which only opened its doors in December 2024. The 2026 awards marked Belle Property Whitsundays’ first Belle Property Awards and first full financial year of trading, making the recognition an incredible milestone for the young business. The team achieved an outstanding collection of national and Queensland accolades: • Customer Experience Sales Office of the Year – National • Customer Experience Sales Office of the Year – Queensland • Customer Experience Agent of the Year – Adam Webster • No. 10 Office – Transactions – National • No. 2 Office Queensland

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Belle Property Whitsundays was also proud to be recognised as the most awarded Belle Property office in Queensland, a remarkable achievement given the business is still in its early stages.

“What makes it even more special is that these awards are not just about numbers. Our Customer Experience awards reflect the way our team looks after our clients and the relationships we have built within our local community.”

The Belle Property Awards bring together more than 200 offices across Australia to recognise outstanding performance across sales results, customer experience, leadership and overall business achievement. For Belle Property Whitsundays to be recognised among such an extensive national network after only opening its doors in December 2024 makes the achievement even more significant. For Principal Stephanie McWhirter, the recognition is a testament to the vision behind establishing Belle Property Whitsundays and, most importantly, the commitment of the entire team to delivering exceptional service to the local community. “We are incredibly proud of what our team has achieved in such a short period of time. To open our doors in December 2024 and, within our first full financial year, be recognised alongside some of the most established offices and agents across Australia is something we are extremely

Sales Agent Adam Webster was another standout, receiving three major accolades, including Customer Experience Agent of the Year nationally and No. 5 Sales Agent nationally for transactions. With many of the 2026 award categories requiring staff to have been employed for a full 12 months, Belle Property Whitsundays is looking ahead to an even bigger 2027 awards campaign as more of the team become eligible.

team members eligible across the categories, so we are already setting our sights on building on this success and striving to go even further.” The awards are a significant milestone for a business that has experienced rapid growth since opening, and the team remains focused on continuing to raise the standard of real estate service across the Whitsundays.

“We are absolutely going big next year,” Stephanie said.

Belle Property Whitsundays would like to thank its clients, local community and supporters for being part of the journey so far.

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Introducing The Inaugural Chamber Games Winners! Growing Without Losing What Makes Us The Whitsundays

’ll be the first to admit the words “Draft Environment Strategy” probably aren’t going to have too many people rushing to read it over their morning coffee. That’s fair enough but what sits behind it really does matter. We’re fortunate to live in one of the most remarkable parts of Australia. We have the Great Barrier Reef and 74 islands on our doorstep, beautiful beaches and waterways, national parks, productive farmland and plenty of special places in between. It’s a big part of why we live here, why millions of people visit and why industries like tourism and agriculture are so important to our economy. But the Whitsundays is also growing quickly. We need more homes, better roads and infrastructure. We want investment, new jobs and opportunities for our young people. And we want our towns and communities to keep moving forward. The challenge is making sure that as we grow, we don’t lose the things that make the Whitsundays such a special place in the first place. That, in plain English, is what Council’s Draft Whitsunday Environment Strategy is about. It considers how we protect and enhance our natural environment while

recognising that the Whitsundays is also a growing, productive and working region. Importantly, it’s still a draft — which means now is the time to tell us what you think. You don’t need to be an environmental expert, and you don’t need to agree with everything that’s proposed. Perhaps your priority is our waterways and beaches. It might be wildlife and bushland, productive farmland, waste and recycling, or ensuring we can accommodate sensible development without unnecessary red tape. Whatever matters to you, we want to hear it. I’d much rather hear your views now, while we can consider them and make changes, than after the Strategy is finished. Consultation is open until Sunday 27th September through Council’s Your Say Whitsunday website, where you can read the draft, look through the shorter fact sheet and provide your feedback. The Whitsundays will keep growing and I believe that’s a good thing. Our job is to make sure we grow well: creating new opportunities while protecting the extraordinary environment and lifestyle that make the Whitsundays a place unlike anywhere else.

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hat happens when you bring local businesses together for an afternoon of friendly competition? A lot of enthusiasm, some questionable tactics and plenty of excellent sportsmanship! The inaugural Chamber Games brought teams together for a series of fun, light-hearted challenges, with plenty of cheering, competition and laughs along the way. While everyone came ready to win, the afternoon was ultimately about connection, teamwork and having a bit of fun together. And, of course, there were some winners! Blocklaying Airlie Beach made history as the inaugural Chamber Games champions, claiming the gold medal and becoming the first team to lift the perpetual trophy. Club Whitsunday secured silver after a

strong performance on home turf, while Whitsunday Regional Council rounded out the podium with bronze following a competitive afternoon. Best Dressed Team went to Accountancy Plus Whitsunday, taking team spirit to the next level with their twirling tutus. A special thank you went to Airlie Beach Men’s Shed and Whitsunday Laser Creations for bringing the Chamber Games Perpetual Trophy to life. The trophy will now be passed from champion to champion each year, with Blocklaying Airlie Beach making history as the first team to have their name engraved. SAVE THE DATE: Thursday 26 August 2027. Chamber can’t wait to see these teams – and plenty of new challengers – back on the field for the 2027 Chamber Games!

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Award-Winning Nurse Bridges Gap In Rural Aged Care

Proserpine nurse has received the Sustainable Organisation Award at the 2026 Let’s Celebrate Staff Awards for her innovative approach to improving care for older patients. During her time at Proserpine Hospital, clinical nurse and rural generalist Alicia Mansbridge has helped bridge the gap between hospital and community care for frail older patients, developing a practical model that has drawn interest for adoption from other rural health services. This crowning achievement is known as BRIDGE, a nurse-led program standing for Building Recovery, Independence and Discharge Guidance for the Elderly. BRIDGE supports patients after they’ve left hospital, connecting them with specialist and community care while helping to prevent avoidable re-admissions. Through

an organised triage and referral process, eligible patients can access geriatric expertise without making another trip to hospital. Another key element of BRIDGE is telehealth, with Alicia introducing rapid geriatric assessments and consultations with Geriatric Care Australia nurse practitioners that patients can access from home. Their GP then receives written recommendations to help guide the next stage of care, ensuring fluidity between all services. “For frail older patients, this can mean less travel, fewer mobility challenges and shorter waits for specialist support,’ shared Mackay Hospital and Health Services. “It also reduces pressure on health services by limiting the need for vehicles, office space and hospital facilities.” Behind BRIDGE is a team working to ensure older patients remain

supported after leaving hospital, with clinical nurses overseeing referrals, health professionals who meet weekly discuss ways to improve the care they deliver through this program. “Early results are demonstrating benefits for patients, families and the health system, including more timely access to specialist geriatric assessment, improved care coordination and greater involvement of families in care planning,” said Mackay Hospital and Health Services. “Patients can receive support in their own homes, helping them feel more informed, connected and confident as they recover and maintain their independence.” For rural communities, where distance can make accessing care difficult, BRIDGE offers older patients a more comfortable way to receive timely specialist advice from home.

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Whitsunday Lions Rally For Nepal

s Nepal reels from catastrophic flash flooding that has killed more than 1,000 people and left thousands missing, the Whitsunday Lions Club is rallying the local community to support those affected at their weekly markets this Saturday. On Wednesday 26th August after a glacier collapsed and triggered a landslide, a flash flood rushed through the valley below and into the Rasuwa district villages along the Trishuli River in central Nepal.

Travelling at an estimated 50 metres per second, the wall of water, ice, mud and debris gave communities little time to react, sweeping away homes, roads and bridges, with the destruction stretching more than 100 kilometres downstream. As of Wednesday 2nd September, at least 1,050 people had been confirmed deceased and about 4,000 remained missing. Among those unaccounted for were 583 tourists, including 38 Australians, according to an ABC News report. More than

11,000 people had been rescued, while emergency crews continued searching remote communities and debris-filled tunnels. The scale of the disaster has left tens of thousands of people in urgent need of support, with United Nations spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric telling ABC News that about 65,000 people require emergency water, sanitation and hygiene assistance. “More than 22,000 children need protec-

tion. 2,600 children under five are expected to need treatment for severe wasting,” Stéphane Dujarric said. “And around 10,500 pregnant and breastfeeding women need nutrition assistance.” In an effort to help out from home, the Whitsunday Lions Club are holding a raffle and collecting donations at their Saturday market with 100% of the funding going straight to Lions of Nepal. “I’m not just proud of our club, I’m proud of Lions International and that we’re able to help Lions all over the world when there’s a crisis,” said President of the Whitsunday Lions Club Greg Smith. “Our Lions Club is a small cog in a very, very big wheel. We’re sending money to the Lions Clubs International Foundation, where it will be pooled with donations from around the world. “The funding is helping those searching for survivors and carrying out rescues, as well as displaced people who need shelter and food. “I spoke to a personal friend who is a district governor, and he was overwhelmed to think that people in Australia would be helping his country in its time of need, he was very emotional.” Club members will be at the markets from about 8.30am until noon, with a donation tin available for anyone wishing to contribute. The club will also donate its weekly market takings to the Nepal flood appeal, apart from the Whitsunday Regional Council land-use fee.

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Whitsunday SES A Busy Winter Member Recognised In Bowen For Dedication & Spirit

hitsunday State Emergency Service (SES) member Gregory Yuskan has been awarded a major honour, winning the Suncorp Spirit of SES award.

A local controller with the Central region, Gregory received the prestigious acknowledgement at the SES State Awards on Saturday afternoon in Brisbane, which marked the end of SES week across Queensland. He was recognised for his ability to lead by example with calmness, professionalism and integrity during severe weather and emergency operations across the region. Gregory is currently leading the coordination of a major multi-unit field exercise, with members from Whitsunday, Mackay and Isaac units, which is designed to enhance the skills, knowledge and relationships for volunteers. During the past year, he was heavily involved with championing the use of Geographic Information Systems within SES operations. Area Controller Michael Young said Greg-

ory is extremely deserving of the honour. “We are so proud of Greg and his amazing contribution to the region,” Michael said. “Greg consistently demonstrates his exceptional leadership, innovation, integrity and commitment to the Whitsunday community.” Gregory said he is humbled to have been recognised. “Being a part of the SES is about giving back to the community, we don’t do it for the recognition,” he said. “It’s still a great honour to be acknowledged and to represent the Whitsundays and the Central region.” Suncorp Chief Executive Customer, Brand and Digital Bridget Messer said the Suncorp Spirit of SES Award was going to a worthy recipient. “SES volunteers are the backbone of many communities, and Greg’s leadership, commitment and service exemplify the spirit of the organisation. He is a very deserving recipient of this award,” Bridget said.

Team members Juliann Firmin, Cindy Tonks and Leanne Abernethy wearing the Don River Dash Shirts this week at the Bowen Visitor Information Centre.

his winter has marked a record tourist season in Bowen, with more visitors welcomed at the Information Centre over the past three months than the same period in any year prior. Manager of Bowen Tourism and Business Leanne Abernethy said this was a very pleasing result, given that there had been concerns about fuel prices, interest rates and other cost-of-living pressures. “We had a record month in July 2025 and didn’t expect to be able to repeat those numbers again this year,” she said. “Some visitors are spending slightly less but they are certainly still coming. “In June, July and August this year, we welcomed a total of 22,750 people to the Bowen Visitor Information Centre – that is an average of 247 people per day! “With the Don River Dash this weekend, we are expecting that momentum to continue as this unique off-road event for

Whitsunday SES member Gregory Yuskan has earnt recognition for his dedication to the community. Photo supplied: My Police QLD

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BEFORE THE PODIUM THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF LAPS Early mornings. Countless training sessions. And the decision to keep turning up. Meet Tora Delac. The third athlete in our Home Grown: Future Olympians series. Tora began competitive swimming at nine, reaching her ﬁrst Queensland State Championships a year later. Now 15, she competes at State and National level, with

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Home Grown: Future Olympians – Tora Delac L ong before the medals, the podiums and the recognition, an Olympic dream is built through thousands of hours of training when very few people are watching.

Sydney in October after qualifying for the Australian Open Short Course Championships, another major step in a sporting journey that started in a local Whitsunday pool.

brating talented young athletes while highlighting the importance of creating sporting opportunities and pathways closer to home.

For 15-year-old Whitsunday swimmer Tora Delac, that means early mornings, countless laps and years of commitment in the pool.

Tora has also been awarded a Hancock Prospecting Patron Scholarship – Olympic Pathways, while continuing to be a leader and positive role model for younger swimmers at her club.

“We know regional kids have the talent, determination and work ethic to compete with the best anywhere in Australia.

Tora is the third young athlete featured in Whitsunday Regional Council’s Home Grown: Future Olympians series, showcasing talented young Whitsunday athletes chasing big sporting dreams from right here in our region. Tora began swimming with the Cannonvale Cannons and was competing at regional meets by the age of nine. At just 10, she competed at her first Queensland State Championships and has continued to progress through the swimming ranks ever since. Along the way, Tora has celebrated plenty of milestones – from breaking the 30-second barrier in both the 50-metre freestyle and butterfly to achieving multiple top-10 placings at Queensland State Championships. In 2024, she qualified for her first Australian Age Championships and has now competed at the national event three times. Her latest achievement will see her head to

Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Ry Collins said Tora’s story showed what could be achieved through commitment, discipline and the support of local sporting communities. “Tora is only 15, but she has already spent years getting up early, diving into the pool and doing the hard work that happens well before anyone starts talking about medals,” Mayor Collins said. “That commitment has taken her from swimming locally with the Cannonvale Cannons to competing at State and National Championships, and now qualifying for an Australian Open event. “She should be incredibly proud of what she has achieved, but what I also love about Tora’s story is that she hasn’t forgotten where it started and is already helping and encouraging younger swimmers coming through behind her.” Mayor Collins said the Home Grown: Future Olympians series was about cele-

“Our job is to keep advocating for the facilities, investment and opportunities that give them every chance to do that without believing they have to leave the Whitsundays to chase a big dream. “That is a big part of the legacy we want from the Whitsundays becoming the home of Olympic and Paralympic Sailing in 2032. “It’s not simply about what happens during the Games. It’s about using that opportunity to inspire young people, strengthen local sport and leave better facilities and pathways for the generations coming behind them.” Tora’s story is the third profile in Council’s Home Grown: Future Olympians campaign, following young Whitsunday sailors Reid and Rory Martin and footballer Lilliana Knight.

The series celebrates the athletes as well as the families, coaches, volunteers and local sporting clubs helping young Whitsunday talent pursue their dreams. Because Olympic and Paralympic dreams don’t start on the podium. They start right here in the Whitsundays.

34 New Aussies Welcomed at the PEC

Councillor Jan Clifford, Andrew Willcox MP, Beverley Holmes, Mayor Ry Collins and Councillor Clay Bauman.

hirty-four Whitsunday residents from different corners of the world have officially become Australian citizens at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre, marking a new chapter in their lives and the region’s growing identity. On Monday 31st August, attendees made their citizenship pledge across two ceremonies presided over by Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Ry Collins, along-

side Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox, as well as Councillors Jan Clifford and Clay Bauman. “34 new Australians and 34 different stories that now form part of our Whitsunday story,” said Mayor Ry Collins. “Our newest citizens came from more than a dozen countries around the world, reflecting the wonderful diversity of people who now call the Whitsundays home.”

While some had only recently made Australia home, others had lived here for decades, including Beverley Holmes, who took the pledge after calling Australia home for around 60 years.

minder that our communities are continually being shaped by people who choose to make this region their home.”

“Citizenship ceremonies are always special,” said Mayor Collins.

“Congratulations to our 34 newest Australian citizens, we’re very pleased to have you as part of the Whitsundays and part of our continuing story.”

“Hearing people from so many different backgrounds stand together and make their commitment to Australia is a re-

Council’s final citizenship ceremonies for 2026 will be at the PEC on Thursday 8th October.

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ith warmer days on the way and summer starting to feel a little closer, it is time to swap the hearty winter favourites for something fresh, colourful and full of tropical flavour. This mango and prawn salad is practically made for a Whitsunday afternoon. Sweet mango, creamy avocado and fresh prawns come together with a zesty lime dressing for an easy lunch or light dinner best enjoyed outside in the sunshine. Ingredients 500g cooked and peeled prawns 2 ripe mangoes, diced 1 large avocado, diced 1 Lebanese cucumber, sliced ½ red onion, thinly sliced 2 cups mixed lettuce leaves ½ cup fresh coriander leaves 1 fresh chilli, finely sliced (optional) 1 lime 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon honey

Salt and pepper Method Start by placing the lettuce, cucumber, red onion, mango and avocado into a large serving bowl. Add the cooked prawns and gently toss everything together, being careful not to break up the avocado. For the dressing, squeeze the juice of one lime into a small bowl before whisking through the olive oil and honey. Season with a little salt and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and finish with fresh coriander and sliced chilli for an extra kick. Serve immediately with fresh crusty bread, or enjoy it on its own for a light tropical meal. Fresh, simple and bursting with colour, it is the kind of dish that tastes like summer before summer has even arrived.

Coral Sea Pavilion Calls on Locals

ith uninterrupted water views, fresh Australian seafood and cocktails made with that local touch, Coral Sea Pavilion is hoping more Whitsunday residents will come down and see what is on their doorstep. Although the restaurant’s location may leave some locals thinking it is mainly there for holidaymakers, the team wants to change that perception and encourage more residents through the doors. “We want to bring more awareness to the restaurant and show locals what we offer,” said Marketing Specialist for Coral Sea Resort Maria Markham. The menu features plenty of fresh Australian seafood, much of it locally sourced, with Coral Sea Pavilion’s generous hot and cold seafood platter among its signature must-haves. Behind the bar, guests will find beers on tap, a selection of wines and a mix of classic and handcrafted cocktails. Its signature range includes the Nemo, Mango Tango and Gin & Bare it, made using 74 Islands gin and vodka.

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Despite first impressions with a gorgeous waterfront setting, the Pavilion remains in line with other restaurants around Airlie Beach. “We want locals to know they don’t need to wait for a special occasion,” Maria said. “Lunch, sunset drinks or an easy dinner, the Pavilion is somewhere they can enjoy any day of the week.” Locals can scan the QR code below to join the Pavilion’s rewards program and receive 10 per cent off every visit, along with additional rewards each time they return.

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When Afternoon Turns To Evening At The Garden Bar

here’s a particular time of day in the Whitsundays when everything seems to slow down.

The heat softens, the light begins to change and Coral Sea Marina takes on that unmistakable late-afternoon glow. At The Garden Bar, it’s one of the loveliest times to find a table and simply settle in. From 3pm, the Baked Brie offers an early taste of what’s to come. Served warm and gooey, drizzled with local honey and accompanied by roasted walnuts, sweet dates, crisp apples and crackers, it’s made for sharing while the afternoon unfolds.

Then, from 5pm, the kitchen opens for dinner service, inviting you to stay a little longer. The menu reflects the relaxed Whitsundays lifestyle, moving from light bites and share plates through to fresh seafood, house-made pasta and a variety of globally inspired substantial mains. And then there’s the view. Boats make their way across the marina, the Whitsunday Islands sit beyond the water, and the sky puts on a show of its own. As daylight fades, the garden lights begin to twinkle and the yachts reflect across the water.

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It’s a subtle change, but one that sets the evening atmosphere. Perhaps you arrived for a share plate in the afternoon and found yourself staying for dinner. Perhaps you’ve come straight from a day exploring the Whitsundays, ready to slow the pace and watch the evening settle over the marina. Or perhaps you’re a local who knows that sometimes the best way to appreciate where we live is simply to stop long enough to enjoy it. That’s part of the charm of The Garden Bar. There’s no need to rush the experience.

For visitors, it’s a chance to experience a relaxed side of Airlie Beach without an itinerary. For locals, it’s a reminder of just how special our own backyard can be. Good food, warm hospitality, tropical surroundings and an evening unfolding by the water. Sometimes, that’s all the plan you need. The Garden Bar is located at Coral Sea Marina - South Village, Airlie Beach. Open Wednesday to Friday from 3pm and Saturday and Sunday from 12pm.

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he Airlie Beach Festival of Music committee held a free barbecue on Sunday, bringing the community together ahead of November’s musical extravaganza. Held at the Whitsunday Sailing Club, the relaxed gathering welcomed families and friends for an afternoon by the water, with sausages on the barbecue and live entertainment from acts including Jackie

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and Dom, a duo whose vocals and guitar proved a perfect match. The event also gave organisers an opportunity to thank the volunteers, sponsors, supporters and music lovers who continue to get behind the festival each year. With preparations well underway, the afternoon offered a small taste of the chill atmosphere audiences can expect when the festival returns in November.

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ward-winning author Rachel Armstrong will headline the 2026 Whitsundays Writers Festival on Sunday 13th September, bringing audiences a rare chance to hear from a writer at the top of her game, fresh from a national award win. Rachel’s appearance comes hot on the heels of major recognition for her latest novel, Island Bite. The second book in her Wolf Shifters of Magnetic Island series was named the 2026 Speculative Fiction Romantic Book of the Year by Romance Writers of Australia at its awards in Darwin in August. The award recognises Armstrong’s ability to combine romance, fantasy and the distinctive atmosphere of North Queensland in a story that has captured readers’ imaginations. At the festival, Rachel will deliver the From the Heart keynote, giving audiences the opportunity to hear how a story goes from an idea to international acclaim, what her

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“Having Rachel join us immediately after winning another Romantic Book of the Year is a real coup for the Festival,” said Festival President and Programme Director Richard Evans. “Her success is also a wonderful example of the depth of Australian writing talent and the kinds of stories that can come from our own region.” Across the day, audiences can enjoy live author conversations on publishing and finding story ideas, the presentation of the 2026 Whitsundays Literary Heart Awards, readings from winning works and regional author markets. The program also includes live entertainment, working artists, refreshments, a sausage sizzle, prizes and raffles. “We wanted this year’s programme to be about the stories behind the stories,” Richard said.

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writing process looks like and where her North Queensland-set stories come from.

“Where ideas come from, how writers develop their craft, and what it takes to bring a book into the world.” From 3pm, the festival opens to everyone with Stories by the Sea, a free afternoon celebration featuring more than 20 regional authors, book stalls, readings, live music, art, children’s activities and a community book swap. No ticket is required. Bookings for the main program are strong, with the day expected to reach capacity. Secure your seat through the festival website to guarantee your place. Stories by the Sea is free and open to everyone from 3pm, with no booking required. WHAT: Whitsundays Writers Festival WHEN: 10.30am for an 11am–4.30pm program, Sunday 13th September 2026 FREE COMMUNITY EVENT: Stories by the Sea, 3pm–4.30pm WHERE: Whitsunday Marine Club, Cannonvale

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his 15 month old Kelpie Cross, Freddie, is looking for his next chapter and whoever says yes to him is going to be very lucky. Freddie has known nothing but love his whole life. He is well trained, beautifully socialised and comes with the kind of manners that make people stop and ask how you did it. His foster mum has had to return overseas and now Freddie needs someone to carry on the love she gave him. He is a goofball of the highest order. Food obsessed, people obsessed, he makes the funniest noises during play and will say hello to every single person at the beach before he even glances at another dog. He walks beautifully on lead, learns new tricks in minutes if there is a treat involved and will snooze on the couch next to you once his energy is spent.

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hen Sisqó Tan first dazzled Airlie Beach audiences last year, he was a three-year-old starin-the-making. Now four, he is returning with the SoulCutz crew and a much bigger audience behind him.

ple’s faces, making people happy and feeding off vibes - it’s a great feeling.”

hears music, he wants to dance. He doesn’t care where he is or who is watching.”

That love of performing has clearly rubbed off on Benson’s son, Sisqó, who has been immersed in the vibrant world of Brisbane’s Eat Street since he was just two months old, surrounded by music, lights and performers.

SoulCutz first brought the young performer to Airlie Beach last year, when he was just three.

Behind Sisqó’s love of the stage is SoulCutz, the 3 man group led by his dad, Benson Tan. Known for blending Motown, soul, funk, retro classics and modern hits, SoulCutz delivers music spanning generations, drawing inspiration from performers including Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Shaggy and the Bee Gees. Combined with impersonations, energetic dance moves and plenty of crowd interaction, the group has entertained audiences across Queensland since reaching the top 12 of The X Factor in 2014. “Our audiences are equal, they are part of us,” added Benson. “You feel part of the group, you’re not treated inferior, our audiences are part of the show and it’s lots of fun.” “I love performing, seeing smiles on peo-

While other toddlers were content stacking blocks, Sisqó was nodding along from backstage. It wasn’t long before he began joining the band on stage and stacking up fans of his own. “He’s grown up with rhythm in his veins and it shows,” said his mum, Colette. “He absorbs the magic of the stage like second nature.” Sisqó speciality is undoubtedly Michael Jackson, from the dance moves to emulating his confidence and that unmistakable stage presence that commands the audience’s attention. “I’m actually quite shy, so I have no idea where he gets his confidence from,” Colette said.

Since then, he’s turned four and gone from emerging star to social media sensation, amassing more than 408,000 followers and 12.3 million likes on TikTok, along with 42,000 Instagram followers. In the past 30 days alone, his videos have attracted an incredible 30.8 million views. Despite the attention, Colette said he remains a cheeky young boy whose performances are driven by a genuine love of music.

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Child Care. Dr. Christopher Green will be speaking on childcare at the Cultural Hall tonight at the invitation of Family Day Care. Interested people from Bowen will be bussed in for the occasion. Bomb Left At Airlie Beach. An Airlie Beach man appeared before the Proserpine Magistrates Court charged with having placed a bomb in the street outside the Airlie Beach Hotel on Saturday night under a vehicle. The bomb, containing a considerable quantity of explosives, was defused by Constable Mark Graham of Cannonvale Police who was praised for his bravery. Obituary Harold Seymour [Hal] Evans died aged 80. He was well known in the sailing community, as owner of the “Air Cloud “ , one of the first charter vessels of the area. High School Report. Teachers from all state schools in the area attended a seminar on “ Excellence In Teaching.” Year ten students took part in a field trip of urban areas. teachers accompanying the excursion were Jan Potter and David Contarini. ‘Lively Exchange’ at Council Meeting. Altercation between Division Two councillors Moscato and Shim and the other divisions from town took place. Show Lights Switch On. Officiating at the switch on of the new floodlights Shire Chairman Cr. Peter Faust congratulated the Rugby Union Club and the Show Committee as prime movers of the project. Dance. The Dee Jay School of Dance have had a busy year with annual Ballet examinations completed by 39 dancers and the recent Mackay Eisteddford. Orchid and Foliage Society. The field day for this club is in two weeks time, when 10 greenhouses will be visited. Leos Meeting. Guest speaker was Ron Boaler, a representative from the Queensland Cancer Fund, who drew attention to the dangers of smoking and that early detection of cancer can result in 50% recovery. Leos also raised $600 by wheelbarrow raffles which they presented to Miss Australia entrant Lisa Marquart. Grand Final Weekend. Proserpine Brahmans face Bowen Pirates in a much-anticipated season finale. AFL Bloods came away with wins in both grades, the A grade by a massive 213 points. Rugby Union. Returning NQ reps. Ray Aldridge and Peter Chengody led Proserpine Raiders to a tight 7-6 win over Mackay Keas.

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dward George and Emma Minna Faithful Lascelles (nee Boyle) pioneered the Goorganga, Lethebroo and Gunyarra district in the first half of the twentieth century. Edward Lascelles, born in 1859, was the third son of the Honourable George and Lady Louise Lascelles, both from notable British families. He began in the pastoral industry with his cousin, the Honourable Harold Finch Hatton, at Mount Spencer Station, Mackay. After exploring the country between Mackay and the Barkly Tablelands, he partnered with C Crofton to buy Mount Pleasant on the Bogie River. He was among the few pastoralists to survive drought, tick invasion and low cattle prices. Lascelles was renowned for his keen eye for horses, likely the reason he judged horses at the annual Proserpine Show. At Mt Pleasant, he bought all forty horses from a deceased pastoralist’s estate for £4 each. At one time, about 500 horses, mainly draught horses and hacks, ran on the property. He bred mostly for the Indian Army, though he said the work was barely worthwhile because keeping the horses quiet was difficult. In 1891, he married Emma Minna Faithful Boyle, daughter of Rev. John Boyle of Leicestershire. They had three sons – Evelyn (Eve) Herbert; George Murray who died in infancy and Geoff Edward who died of blood poisoning aged fourteen. In 1893, along with other pastoralists, E G Lascelles became a foundation member and director of the Bowen Meat Works. For fifteen years, he was a member of the Wangaratta Shire Council and a member of the Bowen-Proserpine Tramway Board which built the line between Bowen and Proserpine in 1910. In 1910, he purchased Goorganga from Mr H Macartney (who had bought it

The Lascelles presenting ribbons at the Proserpine Show.

from the Cotton family). In 1916, he sold Mt Pleasant to concentrate on developing Goorganga, a property with rich grassy plains and surroundings of lagoons teaming with wildlife. Goorganga was fairly well off for water, and the stock had access to tidal flats. He purchased some stud stock from Mr A. Cook of Greenmount, Mackay. George and Minna Lascelles were always kind and sympathetic to those less fortunate and ardently supported charitable organisations. Minna was an accomplished pianist and was actively involved in the social life of the district. She helped furnish a rest room in the Digger’s Hut – forerunner of the later CWA room – for women and their children coming to town in those days by horse and buggy. She was also an active member of St Paul’s Church of England. Son, Evelyn’s World War I service shaped the family’s support for service personnel. Minna served with the Red Cross, and George was a foundation member of the Scartwater Trust, founded by A H Cunningham in 1917 to support soldiers and

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their families from Proserpine to Innisfail and west to the Queensland border. The Trust provided scholarships and continues today in an evolved form. George also supported Soldier Settlement by buying 2,000 acres known as The Pocket, adjoining Goorganga between Thompson Creek and the O’Connell River. After the war, Evelyn took over management of Goorganga and remained active in the RSSLA, visiting schools each year to explain Anzac. In 1939, the Proserpine Returned Soldiers’ League founded the Edward George Lascelles Memorial Bursary in honour of their patron who died in 1938; it continued until at least 1947. Evelyn’s son, Geoff, later received Queen’s Birthday honours for service to returned soldiers and the community. The Lascelles family were successful pioneers whose contributions left a lasting mark on the local community. POSTSCRIPT: In 1957, Evelyn Lascelles sold Goorganga to the Cox family. Story and photo courtesy Proserpine Historical Society.

ilhouettes can transform even the most familiar sights into something more striking, and Merewyn Wright’s photograph of Airlie Beach’s towering Ferris wheel certainly does just that. Captured in October last year, when the Ferris wheel made its first visit to town, Merewyn’s image frames the attraction against the evening sky. Stripped of its usual bright colours and flashing lights, the Ferris wheel becomes a bold silhouette, its unmistakable shape standing tall over the Airlie Beach foreshore. Congratulations, Merewyn, this picture has certainly come full circle! For next week’s Photo of the Week, the theme is “Something Beginning with M”. Thank you once again to everyone in the Whitsundays Amateur Photographers Facebook group for sharing another week of fantastic images.

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Give Dad The Gift Of Local at Whitsunday Writers Festival Art This Father’s Day BY RICHARD EVANS, PRESIDENT, WHITSUNDAYS WRITERS FESTIVAL

ery strong community is built, in part, by people willing to give their time, skills and goodwill. From sporting clubs and service organisations to festivals, schools and charities, volunteers are vital to the life of the Whitsundays. Their quiet, generous work keeps community life moving, often without seeking recognition.

ooking for something a little different for Dad this Father’s Day? Why not give him the gift of choice — and support a local artist at the same time? A Creative Connections Whitsundays Community Gallery Gift Card lets Dad choose something he genuinely loves from the Gallery’s collection of locally created artworks and handmade gifts.

Some of the Festival’s volunteers. L-R: Julia Evans, Rick Brown, Cait Fleming, Trish Jandt, Jannah Baker, Alicia Mulchay, Rachael Smith & Richard Evans

Volunteering is also facing challenges across Australia, with many community organisations having trouble attracting and retaining volunteers as people juggle work, family, caring responsibilities, and increasingly busy lives. At the same time, volunteers remain essential to the delivery of community, arts and cultural activities. This spirit is on full display at the Whitsundays Writers Festival, where a dedicated team of volunteers are the backbone of the event. They create strategy, provide program input, welcome attendees, assist authors and presenters, set up venues, and help everything run smoothly and to time. Volunteers bring local knowledge, patience and enthusiasm, helping turn a program of events into a true community celebration. In return, they can meet new people, develop skills and gain valuable experience in writing, publishing, events, arts and community development. Perhaps most importantly, volunteering creates opportunities to be part of something bigger than ourselves. A conversation with a visitor, helping someone, welcoming an author, or solving an unexpected problem might seem like a small contribution. Collectively, however, these moments create the experience people remember.

Our Writers Festival brings together readers, writers, locals, visitors and local businesses, and it is volunteers who help make those connections inclusive, welcoming and memorable. As a regional festival, we are particularly grateful to the people who choose to invest their time and skills in making it happen. Their contribution demonstrates that culture is not simply something a community consumes: it is something a community creates together.

For those who are difficult to buy for, it’s a simple and thoughtful option — and one that gives Dad the pleasure of choosing something for himself. Give Dad the gift of local art this Father’s Day. Gift cards are available from the Community Gallery, Proserpine. Community Gallery 192 Main Street, Proserpine Monday–Friday: 9am–4pm Saturday: 9am–1pm

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So, to our wonderful volunteers: Thank you for helping turn an idea on a page into a festival that people can experience, enjoy and share. Our team includes Alicia Mulchay, Cait Fleming, Gail and John Glanville, Jannah Baker, Mark Henry, Rachael Smith, Rick Brown, Sue Birch, Trish Jandt, and our Whitsundays Literary Heart Award judging panel. They are the people behind the scenes helping bring the 2026 Whitsundays Writers Festival to life – and we are very grateful to have them with us. WHAT: Whitsundays Writers Festival WHEN: Sunday 13th September 2026 WHERE: Whitsunday Marine Club Learn more: www.whitsundayswriters. com

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From original paintings and photography to prints, ceramics, jewellery and unique handcrafted pieces, there’s something to suit every taste. Whether Dad is an art lover, appreciates quality craftsmanship or simply enjoys discovering something a little different, a Gallery gift card gives him the opportunity to choose his own special piece.

The gift also comes with a local story. Every purchase from the Community Gallery helps support Whitsundays artists and provides opportunities for local creatives to showcase and sell their work.

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Together, these two organisations champion the creative spirit of the Whitsundays – supporting writers, artists, and the cultural life of our region.

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thriving creative community doesn’t happen by accident. Behind every exhibition, Creative Day and welcoming Gallery door are volunteers who give their time, energy and enthusiasm to make it possible.

Lucy Seddon Brown is another familiar face helping the Community Gallery grow. A professional Whitsundays photographer, Lucy combines her passion for photography with an enthusiasm for painting, drawing and mixed media.

This month, Creative Connections Whitsundays is celebrating two of the people helping build that community: Shirley Wodson and Lucy Seddon Brown.

As CCW’s Community Coordinator, Lucy has been actively promoting the Gallery to local businesses and visitors, encouraging new volunteers to get involved and helping raise awareness of the opportunities available to local artists. She also generously contributes her photography skills to Gallery events, with one of her own photographs already finding a new home through the Gallery.

Every fortnight, Shirley coordinates CCW’s free Creative Days, creating a relaxed and welcoming space where artists and aspiring artists can meet, connect and create together. Participants can bring along their own projects, try something new, share ideas and learn more about the Gallery, exhibitions and opportunities available through CCW. With her background in education, Shirley also brings valuable experience to developing activities and learning opportunities for the group. Her contribution is helping Creative Days become a regular opportunity for people to explore their creativity while building connections with others.

For both Shirley and Lucy, volunteering is about more than helping with individual activities. It is about creating opportunities for artists to connect, share their work and grow together. Their time, creativity and community spirit are helping make Creative Connections Whitsundays a more welcoming and connected place for everyone.

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Ash Smith BY GEORGIA MCDONALD

Marrissa And Bentley Returned Home

he community gathered at Cannonvale Beach on Sunday morning to watch Marissa and Bentley, two rehabilitated juvenile green sea turtles, return to the ocean.

The pair were found malnourished and covered in algae and barnacles before being taken to the Whitsunday Turtle Rescue Centre in July. After weeks of care and rehabilitation, they were declared healthy and ready to return to Whitsunday waters. Carried down to the shoreline by their carers, Marissa and Bentley were met with cheers from the crowd as they made their way across the sand and disappeared beneath the waves. “To see more than 250 people come together to celebrate Marissa and Bentley’s return to the ocean was absolutely heart-

his week I sat down with Ash Smith, a familiar face around the Whitsundays music scene. Originally from Lisburn in Northern Ireland, Ash had been travelling round Australia when he decided to come up to Airlie Beach. In typical Whitsundays fashion, what was supposed to be a one week visit turned into eight years. “I came here for a week, played one gig at Magnums, stayed and got sponsorship,” he told me. While Ash may not have planned on pursuing music as a career, music was always a part of his life. Growing up, he was in choirs, performing solos at school. He stepped away from music for a few years, before picking it back up again around the age of 18, initially just for fun. After recording a few songs and receiving good feedback, Ash realised he might be able to make a career out it and decided to take a leap. His gigging career took him to New Zealand and the United States. In the US, he travelled with two other singer-songwriters in an RV, making their way through Atlanta, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida, playing gigs and backing each other on their original songs. They didn’t generate much money from the trip, but as Ash put it: you might not make a lot of cash, but you make a lot of experiences. One of the highlights was playing on Beale Street in Memphis, which had been a big bucket-list moment for Ash. To make the whole thing even more fitting, one of the guys performed Walking In Memphis after the trio arrived ‘in the pouring rain’. You really couldn’t have planned it better if you tried. Now, after around eight years in the Whitsundays, Ash has settled into the local music scene and has developed a broad style

that allows him to adapt to any crowd; whether it be a chilled restaurant or a jampacked late-night gig. A big part of Ash’s performances these days is his use of a loop pedal, which lets him build up his sound as he plays. He will layer drums, percussion, bass, backing vocals and guitar live, creating what essentially sounds like a whole band but from one person. What he loves most is being able to change things up every time, keeping things interesting for himself as well as adapting to wherever he’s playing. For Ash, though, it’s not just about what he can create on stage, but the crowd he’s creating it for. He says an engaging and appreciative crowd makes all the difference, with the connection between musician and audience often encouraging him to give even more. Despite years of performing, Ash is still learning, currently teaching himself saxophone alongside the guitar, vocals, drums and flute he already plays. His advice for anyone starting out is simple: play as much as you can, practise, and take every opportunity to perform. “Any chance you have to play with any other musician, especially ones that are better than you, you’re always learning.” Song Recommendation Of The Week: I Can’t Make You Love Me – Bon Iver Cover Where to Catch Ash:: Grandview Hotel, Bowen Sunday 6th September 2PM – 5PM Every Sunday night at Boaty’s 6:30PM – 9PM Every Monday night at Boaty’s 5:30PM – 9PM

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warming,” said Founder of Eco Barge Clean Seas Libby Edge. “We were overwhelmed and incredibly grateful for the turnout, which was much larger than anticipated. “I also want to say a huge and heartfelt thank you to our incredible turtle carers. They have each volunteered so many hours this year to provide our turtles with the daily food, treatment, cleaning and specialised care they need. “Our carers work tirelessly behind the scenes, and Marissa and Bentley’s return to the wild would not have been possible without their dedication and compassion.” Eco Barge Clean Seas currently has another five sea turtles receiving treatment and rehabilitation at the Whitsunday Turtle Rescue Centre.

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A Quiet Court, Established Gardens & Plenty of Privacy Tucked away in a peaceful court where properties rarely come to market, this beautifully presented GJ Gardner home offers the kind of easy, private lifestyle that is becoming increasingly hard to find. • 5.5kw solar system • Double gate side access • Established fruit tree’s • Privacy – lush gardens, no rear neighbour

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Quiet Position in Cannon Valley’s Most Loved Estates Nestled in the tightly held Whitsunday Acres, this home that makes it easy to picture settling in and staying. With a generous 1,105m² block, established gardens, plenty of room for the family and future space for a pool or shed, it offers a relaxed lifestyle in one of Cannon Valley’s most well-regarded estates.1,105m² flat and usable Land

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hitsunday United Football Club is celebrating a remarkable year, with outstanding results across its junior and senior ranks making 2026 arguably the club’s most successful season on record. Five of the club’s nine competitive teams finished top of their leagues, while seven qualified for the finals series.

The future certainly looks bright, with the U13 FQPL, U14/15 Division 1 and U14/15 FQPL crowned minor premiers. The U23 Men and Division 1 Men also finished the regular season on top.

oining a swimming club offers schoolaged children much more than the opportunity to improve their swimming. It helps young people build confidence and experience the excitement of being part of a team. The Cannonvale Cannons Swimming Club welcomes swimmers of varying ages and abilities. Club Nights provide children with the opportunity to practice racing skills in a friendly and encouraging environment while working towards personal best times. Swimmers can experience different strokes and distances without the pressure of a major competition. Regular participation also teaches valuable life skills, including perseverance, goal setting, commitment, and good sportsmanship. Children are encouraged to challenge themselves, celebrate the achievements of others and discover that success is not always about finishing first—it can be im-

proving a time, mastering a new skill, or simply having the confidence to step onto the starting block. For parents, Club Nights are a wonderful way to become part of a welcoming local community. Families can connect with others while supporting their children to remain active, make new friends and develop a lifelong enjoyment of swimming.

The U23 Men celebrated back-to-back league titles with a dominant 6-0 victory over Dolphins FC, led by an Aaron Kinsella hat-trick. The Premier Men followed with an extraordinary 16-0 win, with Ethan Rose scoring five to claim the Golden Boot with 32 goals. Division 1 Men celebrated their minor premiership with a 2-1 victory over City

Claiming three premierships on the same day capped an outstanding year for the Mudcrabs, with all three claiming victories over Slade Point Rugby. The showcase showed off the strength that has been building across the club, both on and off the field across all. The Reserve Grade side opened the day with a razor-thin 28–27 victory before the Women’s A Grade team delivered a convincing 24–10 win. The Men’s A Grade side then completed the clean sweep, capping its hard-earned season with a gritty 21–17 triumph. Players, coaches, committee members, volunteers, sponsors, families and sup-

The Women’s FQPL side needed victory over Magpies to secure fourth place and a finals spot but went down 3-0. Despite an injury-affected season, the team has plenty to build on for 2027. U14/15 FQPL sealed their minor premiership with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Rangers. An own goal and Daly Gillett strike established a 2-0 lead before goalkeeper Nick Philipson made several crucial saves to secure top spot. With five minor premierships and seven finalists, Whitsunday United will travel to Mackay for this weekend’s semi-finals carrying hopes of adding more silverware to a history-making year. Contributed with thanks to Joscelyn O’Keefe.

Whether your child is interested in competitive swimming or simply wants to improve, stay active and enjoy being part of a team, the Cannonvale Cannons would love to welcome your family. U23 Men’s team. Photo supplied: Joscelyn O’Keefe.

2026: The Year of the Mudcrab B owen Rugby Union is celebrating one of the greatest seasons in its history, after all three senior teams won their grand finals in the Mackay Rugby competition.

Brothers, courtesy of early goals from Sam Reynolds and Nathan Sothmann. Division 2 finished third after a narrow 3-2 loss to Brothers, with Phil McAllister and Sam Watson finding the net.

The Cannonvale Cannons will begin their Club Nights on Wednesday 2nd September at the Cannonvale Swim Centre. Warm-up will commence from 5pm, with racing starting at 6pm.

Contributed with thanks to Raylene Rasmussen.

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porters came together at the club’s recent presentation night to celebrate the remarkable achievement and recognise those who helped make it possible.

“A huge congratulations to President Brandon Mackie and everyone who has contributed to that success,” said Mayor Ry Collins. “Clubs don’t achieve seasons like this by accident; it comes from a strong culture and a lot of work behind the scenes.” Among the evening’s special moments was the celebration of Burnsey’s life membership, marked with an entertaining spoken-word poem and a caricature commemorating his years with the club. Kayla Turner was also recognised for her work away from the field, receiving the Club Person of the Year award for her contribution behind the scenes.

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Reefies group photo. All photos supplied by Ashley Moore.

t was all smiles at the Whitsunday Game Fish Club as members and families came together to celebrate the achievements of its young Reefies anglers. The club’s latest monthly awards saw Hervey Mason named Senior Male winner, ahead of runner-up Matt Strange, while Kyle Matthews claimed the Small Fry title over Benson Smith. There was further cause for celebration when two Reefies received state honours from the Queensland Game Fish Association. Jasmin Smith was crowned State Champion Junior Female, while Ray Cook was recognised as the Highest Point-Scoring Junior in Tag and Release. With plenty of prizes handed out and some very proud parents looking on, the

night offered an encouraging glimpse at the club’s future. Attention now turns to the Tackle World Airlie Beach Billfish and Tuna Rally on Saturday, 19 and Sunday, 20 September. The pre-event briefing will be held at 6pm on Thursday, 17 September at the club’s Altmann Avenue clubhouse in Cannonvale. Following a sausage sizzle, a guest speaker will discuss local billfishing techniques and lessons from the Cairns marlin season. Fishing will take place across Saturday and Sunday, with presentations held on Sunday evening. Entry is free for club members, while memberships will be available at the briefing. Contributed with thanks to Ashley Moore.

t just two years old, Huxley Soley has already reeled in a milestone many anglers never forget - his first fish. Young Huxley looking every bit a seasoned fisherman in the making when he pulled it out of the water off the beach. His family has called the region home for the past 16 years, and Huxley now appears

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Airlie Beach Duo Triumph in Mackay T

WINTER FINISHING WITH A SURGE OF HEAT T BOWLS

he final of the Club B Singles was played on Saturday, with David Ling continuing his fine form this season to defeat Todd Leys 26–11.

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he club leapt into spring with Tuesday social bowls, organised by Joan McGrath with Dawn Dowell learning the ropes. Twenty-two bowlers contested three games of triples and one of pairs, with in-form skipper Tony Whitehorn, Dawn Dowell and Allan Grundy taking the win. Laurie Hawkings and Laine Telford finished second.

Wednesday welcomed back games organiser Mervyn Stewart, with 25 players contesting three games of triples. Skipper Andy McDougall and Kathryn Remmeswaal recorded the biggest winning margin, defeating Ted Cullen and Phil Cooley by 14 points. Saturday brought the semifinals and final of the Men’s B Fours. Chairman Steve Lawrie led Terry Clarke, Arthur McManus, Rick Brunell and substitute Bill Gordon to a commanding victory. Meanwhile, Airlie Beach’s Manny Isgro and Luke Kinnear delivered an outstanding performance at the Zone Pairs at North Mackay Bowls Club, prevailing over Leichhardt from Townsville. Twenty players returned on Sunday for two games each of triples and pairs. The

David will now contest the Champion of Champion B Singles at Proserpine on September 19 and 20. Best wishes to Mark Holmes, Shane Kinnear and Michael Kinnear, who will play in the Champion of Champion Triples at Sarina this weekend. Proserpine’s first game will be against Sarina at 9am on Saturday, September 5.

The Pratt Cup follows on September 12 and 13, with Seaforth, Mackay City, Marian and Pioneer Valley hosting Saturday’s play. Proserpine will face Pioneer Valley at Mackay City from 9am, while North Mackay will play Souths Suburban in the other game in the section. Team composition will be advised later. In Wednesday’s social play, Graham Thropp, Barry Zillmann and Carol Smith defeated Alen Sanderson, Arthur Griffith and Sandy Daffara 10–8. Graham, Barry and Sandy then defeated Alen, Arthur and Carol 10–4. Manami, visiting from Japan, joined Philip and Heather Brown for several games of cutthroat singles. Heather began with two bowls as a handicap and won several games, while Philip claimed the final.

club welcomed manager Fiona Greener back from her northern holiday before the dice was rolled to determine the scoring format.

On Sunday, Alen Sanderson, Philip and Heather defeated Trevor Parsons, Mary Hedgelong and Sandy 11–5. With John Anderson replacing Mary, Alen, Philip and Heather won the second game 9–4.

Three teams finished on 17 points, but Tony Whitehorn, Alan Pershouse and an in-form Alma Rose Mawson claimed an exciting victory with 18. Finally, the club is deeply saddened by the passing of Neil Moore following a long battle with cancer. A true legend of the club, Neil will never be forgotten. The thoughts of everyone at Airlie Beach Bowls Club are with Ali and the family.

Contributed with thanks to the Proserpine Bowling Club.

Club B Singles finalists Todd Leys and winner David Ling.

Prosser’s Ace Caps Strong Week On The Green

he week began with Tuesday’s stableford, where John Oates led the men’s field with 39 points, two clear of runner-up Colin Hounsell. Sally Little topped the ladies with an impressive 40 points, ahead of Rehab Hull on 36. The veterans travelled to Collinsville for the Whitsunday Group competition. Pauline Redpath continued the strong scoring in Wednesday’s ladies’ stableford, carding 41 points to win from Karen Oni on 36 after a countback. Tina Badenhorst

finished third.

Thursday’s men’s stableford saw Gavin Kerwand claim A Grade with 35 points on a countback from Bernie Drake, while Perri Simpson was third on 34. David Kercheval produced the round of the day to win B Grade with 39 points, followed by Jim Sherrington on 37 after a countback and Paul Joice in third. Fay Milne was in fine touch during Friday’s nine-hole run, sponsored by the Metropole Hotel, scoring 25 points across

the front nine. Mark Schubert was runner-up with 21. Saturday’s MBW-sponsored shotgun stableford brought more strong scoring. Craig Smith took A Grade with 41 points, ahead of Matthew Goldman on 38 and Jason Bourke on 37. Barry Shuwalow won B Grade with 39 points, with Brock Smith and Chris Brett completing the placings.

Sherri Meade topped the ladies’ field with the week’s best score of 42 points, finishing five clear of Joanne Moynihan.

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The club also held its AGM on Saturday, with a new board now taking the reins for the coming year. Contributed with thanks to Tiina Randmae.

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MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY (SCREENING 5,000T - 100,000T PA

Make a submission from 7 September to 28 September 2026

Main Street, Proserpine, Qld 4800 Lot 3 on SP264124 Development Permit for a Material Change of Use for Extractive Industry (Screening 5,000t - 100,000t pa).

RECONFIGURATION OF A LOT – TWO (2) LOTS INTO THREE (3) LOTS

Application reference: 20260580

Where: 30 Wrights Road and 29 Camille Drive, Strathdickie, QLD 4800

Make a submission: 7 September to 28 September 2026

On: Lot 5 on SP353421, Emt A and Lot 11 on SP163586

For further information and to view a copy of the application contact: Whitsunday Regional Council 1300 972 753 www.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au Submissions can be made to: Whitsunday Regional Council PO Box 104 Proserpine QLD 4800 info@whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au To be eligible for appeal rights under the Planning Act 2026 submissions must be received within the period to make a submission stated above.

Public notification requirements are in accordance with the Planning Act 2016

Approval sought: Development Permit for a Reconfiguration of a lot – two (2) lots into three (3) lots. Application ref: 20260849 You may obtain a copy of the application and make a submission to: Whitsunday Regional Council PO Box 104 Proserpine QLD 4800 info@wrc.qld.gov.au 1300 972 753 www.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au Public notification requirements are in accordance with the Planning Act 2016

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Public Notices & Tenders 4 Spetember 2026

CURRENT TENDERS Whitsunday Regional Council invites tenders from suitably resourced and experienced contractors for the performance of the works as described in the tender documents. Prospective tenderers are requested to register on the VendorPanel Marketplace website – https://vendorpanel.com/ platform/suppliers to download the relevant documentation. • VP523085 Mullers Lagoon - Stage 1 Footpaths Tender closes no later than 2:00pm, 25th September 2026 Tenders should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, endorsed with the tender name and number and lodged via VendorPanel Marketplace – https://www.vendorpanel.com.au/ publictenders.aspx, by no later than the closing date. Section 228 (8) of the Local GovernmentRegulation 2012, relating to changes to tenders may be applied.

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Enquiries can be directed to the Contracts Department through the VendorPanel website or by contacting Council directly. Warren Bunker, Chief Executive Officer

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Phone: 1300 WRC QLD (1300 972 753) Email: info@whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au Web: www.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au Your Say: https://yoursay.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/

Whitsunday Regional Council - Public Notices & Tenders 4 September 2026 RATES ISSUED

ABANDONED VEHICLE AUCTION

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Residents are advised that rates have been issued across the Whitsunday Region. Residents can take advantage of the 5% discount if rates are paid in full by the 11th September 2026.

Tuesday 22 September 2026 – 9am viewing followed by an auction commencing at 10am at the Carlo Drive Impound Lot, Cannonvale.

White Mazda BT50 Dualcab Light Blue Ford flacon Station Wagon Brown Toyota Hilux Ute White Proton Sedan Maroon Mazda Sedan White & Yellow Boat (hull) and Trailer Silver Peugeot Wagon Orange Suzuki Swift Hatchback White Subaru Impreza Sedan Silver Kia Optima Sedan Silver Mazda Tribute Wagon

Rates can be paid at any of Council’s Customer Service Centres or via any of the methods outlined on the rated notice, including online at www.whitsunday.qld.gov.au.

Conditions of Sale • Auction items are offered ‘as is, where is’ and are not registered or roadworthy.

A reminder to residents that the Cannonvale Customer Service Centre has moved to Cannonvale Library, Shop C1, Whitsunday Plaza with standard operating times of 9.30am to 4.30pm.

• The purchaser must remove the vehicle from the impound lot within five (5) working days of the auction date.

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• Sale price includes GST.

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Purchasers please note:

Council is seeking information from the owners of residential properties, which is their principal place of residence and is also single residential use, within the Whitsunday area, in order to categorise properties correctly for the benefit of a lower differential general rate. Eligible parties are asked to complete the form and return it to Council by the discount date of the current rating period, as stated on your rates notice. If you are already receiving the owner occupier benefit, you do not need to reapply. Pensioner Remission on Rates Persons in receipt of a pension, who qualify in accordance with Council’s Policy and/or the State Government’s Pensioner Rate Subsidy Scheme, are hereby requested to make application for the first half of the 2026/2027 year. Pensioners who received the maximum benefits in the 2025/2026 year and whose situation has not altered need not submit a written application. Confirmation of your eligibility will be sought from the Department of Communities and Department of Veteran Affairs.

• Payment must be via EFTPOS or cash on the auction day.

• Auction items can be viewed and inspected one hour before the auction commences. • Enclosed footwear is a requirement of entry to the Impound Lot. Vehicle Auction List (subject to change) Black Volkswagon Golf Convertible Silver Nissan X-Trail Wagon Silver Nissan Tiida Sedan Dark Blue Holden Astra Sedan Black Mazda CX-9 Wagon White Mitsubishi Pajero Wagon Gold Mazda Tribute Wagon Black Ford Territory Wagon White Toyota Rav4 Wagon Silver Holden Acclaim Station Wagon Silver Holden Commodore Sedan

Customer Service Centres: Bowen: 67 Herbert Street Proserpine: 83 - 85 Main Street Collinsville: Cnr Stanley & Conway Streets Cannonvale: Shop C1, Whitsunday Plaza (Cannonvale Library)

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HAVE YOUR SAY ON OUR ENVIRONMENTAL FUTURE Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking feedback on the Draft Whitsunday Environment Strategy. Our natural environment, from the Great Barrier Reef and islands to beaches, waterways, wetlands and productive farmland, supports our lifestyle, economy and unique regional character. The Strategy will guide how Council protects and manages these environmental assets into the future. Community feedback will help shape the final document before adoption. Consultation closes Sunday 27 September 2026. View the draft Strategy, read the fact sheet and provide your feedback at via our Online Engagement Portal, Yoursay Whitsunday. Hard copies are available from Council Customer Service Centres.

Web: www.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au Your Say: https://yoursay.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/

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Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural nouns ending in “s”.

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Today’s Aim: 9 words: Good 13 words: Very good 18 words: Excellent

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SOLUTIONS: fern, fiery, fine, finer, finery, fines, fire, fires, fore, foyer, fries, infer, infers, PERSONIFY, reify, rife, serf, serif

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FRIDAY

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. 10.30 Take 5. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.55 Portrait Artist Of The Year. 1.45 The Cage. 2.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.20 Saint-Pierre. (M) 9.05 Portrait Artist Of The Year. 9.55 Spicks And Specks. 10.25 News. 10.40 Would I Lie To You? 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.55 Rage New Music. 5.00 Rage.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Bettany Hughes: The Silk Road Treasures. 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 The Good Ship Murder. 8.30 WWII With Tom Hanks. 10.10 SBS News. 10.40 Spy/Master. 11.35 Darkness: Those Who Kill. 1.20 Close Encounters With Levison Wood. 2.15 Who Do You Think You Are? 3.20 Australia Uncovered: The Children In The Pictures. 4.50 Destination Flavour Bitesize. 4.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: No Good Deed. (2020) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 7.30 Football. AFL Finals. First elimination final. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. 11.15 GetOn Extra. 11.50 The Voice. (PG) 1.30 Eyewitness. (MA15+) 2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: The Movie Star And The Cowboy. (2023) 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 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Sydney Roosters. 9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy PostMatch. 10.45 MOVIE: Rocky V. (1990) 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Skippy. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Postcards.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 Bold. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. 8.00 Lingo. 9.00 The Finish Line. 10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 Ent. Tonight. 10.50 Gogglebox Aust. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. 2.30 The Finish Line. 3.30 Lingo. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) 9.30 10’s Late News. 10.30 Two And A Half Men. 12.00 Shopping.

SATURDAY

6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. 12.00 News. 12.30 Grantchester. 1.15 Father Brown. 2.00 Saint-Pierre. 2.50 Take 5. 3.20 Tampa: The Turning Point. 4.20 Australian Story: Celebrating 30 Years. 5.35 Landline. 6.05 Kath & Kim. (PG) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Grantchester. (M) 8.20 Father Brown. (PG) 9.05 Midsomer Murders. (M) 10.35 Falling. (M) 11.15 Rage. (MA15+)

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Going Places. 3.30 Marathon. TCS Sydney Marathon. H’lights. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 5.35 War Trains. 6.30 News. 7.30 Queen Victoria And The Groomsman Scandal. 8.45 The Airport Chaplain. 9.50 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. 10.55 DNA Family Secrets. 12.00 Something Undone. 2.25 Close Encounters With Levison Wood. 3.20 Who Do You Think You Are? 4.25 Bamay. 4.55 Destination Flavour Bitesize. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special. 12.30 TBA. 2.15 Surveillance Oz. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game. 3.00 Football. AFL Finals. Second qualifying final. Sydney v Brisbane. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL Finals. Second elimination final. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. 11.00 Kings Of The Big Game: West Coast Eagles. 12.15 Eyewitness. 1.15 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 It’s Academic. 5.00 Million Dollar Minute.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 NRLW Wrap. 3.15 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. North Qld Cowboys v Roosters. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Riverfire. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Cronulla Sharks v Melbourne Storm. 9.25 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. 10.00 MOVIE: Dunkirk. (2017) 12.00 Wild Cards. 12.50 Destination Celebrity. 2.00 The Incredible Journey. 2.30 TV Shop. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Helping Hands.

6.00 4x4 Adventures. 7.00 Reel Action. 7.30 Escape Fishing. 8.00 I Fish. 8.30 All 4 Adventure. 9.30 Frugal Foodie. 10.00 Freshly Picked. 10.30 What’s Up Down Under. 11.30 The Traitors Australia. 1.00 Pooches At Play. 1.30 Country House Facelift. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. 3.00 The Finish Line. 4.00 Lingo. 5.00 News. 6.30 Gogglebox Australia. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PG) 9.40 Love It Or List It UK: Brilliant Builds. (PG) 10.40 Watson. 11.40 FBI. 12.30 Shopping. 5.00 Hour Of Power.

SUNDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.15 Portrait Artist Of The Year. 3.05 End Game With Tony Armstrong. 3.55 Creative Types. 4.25 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. 5.00 Take 5. 5.30 Back Roads. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 News. 7.30 Portrait Artist Of The Year. 8.20 The Cage. 9.10 Falling. 10.00 Grantchester. 10.50 Father Brown. 11.35 Rage. 2.05 Cook And The Chef. 2.30 Midsomer Murders. 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. 5.00 Insiders.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.55 Living Black Shorts. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. Arctic Race Of Norway. H’lights. 4.00 Going Places. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 5.30 Plat Du Tour. 5.35 War Trains. 6.30 News. 7.30 Surviving 9/11. 9.15 Castle Secrets. 10.05 Kennedy. 10.55 The Kingdom. 12.20 Ireland’s Wild Islands. 3.20 The Good Ship Murder. 4.10 Bamay. 4.45 Destination Flavour Bitesize. 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 TBA. 1.35 MOVIE: Battle: Los Angeles. (2011) 4.00 Border Security: Int. 4.30 Creek To Coast. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PG) 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.45 Poisoned. (MA15+) 10.55 24 Hours In Police Custody. (M) 12.00 Curfew. 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 11.45 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Dragons v Broncos. 1.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Tigers v Titans. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Penrith Panthers v Tigers. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. 8.40 60 Minutes. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 The First 48. 11.10 Murder In The 21st. 12.00 I Survived A Crime. 12.30 Elements Of Disaster. 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Skippy. 4.30 Destination WA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Key Of David. 7.00 Joseph Prince. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. 8.00 Farm To Fork. 8.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 9.00 Freshly Picked. 9.30 GCBC. 10.00 Good Food Everyday. 10.30 Frugal Foodie. 11.00 Deal Or No Deal. 11.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 12.00 My Market Kitchen. 12.30 Gogglebox Aust. 1.30 The Traitors Australia. 3.00 The Finish Line. 4.00 Lingo. 5.00 News. 6.30 10 News+. 7.00 Gogglebox Australia. 8.00 Watson. (M) 9.00 FBI. (M) 12.00 10 News+. 12.30 Home Shopping.

MONDAY

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Landline. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. 4.45 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Aust Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.20 Media Watch. 9.35 Planet America. 10.10 Foreign Correspondent. 10.40 News. 10.55 The Business. 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.55 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. 12.40 Parliament. 1.40 Rage. 2.45 Gardening Aust. 3.40 Love Your Garden. 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 SBS50. 2.05 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Albania And The Adriatic. 3.00 Going Places. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Adventure. 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency. 9.25 Alone Australia. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Gomorrah: The Origins. 1.05 Fargo. 2.50 The Good Ship Murder. 4.30 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The Voice. (PG) 9.15 The Rookie. (M) 10.15 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. 11.15 The Agenda Setters. 12.15 Transplant. 2.30 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 Find My Country House Aust. 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) 8.40 100% Footy. (M) 10.10 9News Late. 10.40 Outback Opal Hunters. 11.40 Footy Classified. 12.35 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Skippy. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 Bold. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. 8.00 Lingo. 9.00 The Finish Line. 10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 Ent. Tonight. 11.00 Gogglebox Aust. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. 2.30 The Finish Line. 3.30 Lingo. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 7.30 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) 9.40 10’s Late News. 10.40 Two And A Half Men. 12.00 Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Grantchester. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. 4.45 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Tampa: The Turning Point. 9.20 I Was Actually There. 9.50 Take 5. 10.20 News. 10.35 The Business. 10.55 Four Corners. 11.40 Media Watch. 12.00 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.45 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. 1.30 Parliament. 2.45 Gardening Aust. 3.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Estonia. 3.00 Going Places. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.05 Nefertiti: The Raiders Of The Lost Tomb. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS News. 10.30 The Point. 11.30 Mussolini: Son Of The Century. 12.40 Atlantic Crossing. 2.45 The Good Ship Murder. 4.25 Bamay. 4.55 Destination Flavour Bitesize. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 First Dates Australia. 8.40 World’s Biggest Cruise Ship. (PG) 9.40 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 10.40 The Agenda Setters. 11.40 Happy’s Place. 12.10 The Path. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 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. 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 Block. (PG) 8.40 Travel Guides. (PG) 9.50 9News Late. 10.20 Trigger Point. 11.20 Footy Classified. 12.15 Tipping Point. 1.05 GolfBarons. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Let’s Eat With George. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Skippy. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 Bold. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. 8.00 Lingo. 9.00 The Finish Line. 10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 Ent. Tonight. 11.00 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. 2.30 The Finish Line. 3.30 Lingo. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 7.30 The Traitors Australia. (PG) 9.00 The Cheap Seats. (M) 10.00 10’s Late News. 11.00 Two And A Half Men. 12.00 Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. 4.45 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Spicks And Specks. 9.00 Small Town Scandal. 9.50 Planet America. 10.25 News. 10.40 The Business. 10.55 The Cage. 11.45 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.30 Long Lost Family. 1.20 Parliament. 2.20 Rage. 2.40 Gardening Aust. 3.40 Love Your Garden. 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.30 7.30. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Spicks And Specks. 11.00 Small Town Scandal. 12.00 News. 1.00 Falling. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? 4.00 Frankie Drake. 4.45 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. 9.00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. 9.30 The Cage. 10.20 News. 10.35 The Business. 10.55 Frankie Drake. 11.40 Long Lost Family. 12.30 Parliament. 1.30 Rage. 2.40 Gardening Aust. 3.40 Love Your Garden. 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.30 7.30.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.40 The Airport Chaplain. 9.40 James May: Our Man In India. 10.40 SBS News. 11.10 The Congregation. 12.05 A Body That Works. 2.15 The Good Ship Murder. 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. 3.00 The Cook Up. 3.35 Jeopardy! 4.00 Letters And Numbers. 4.30 Plating Locally. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Alone Australia Reunion. 8.40 9/11: One Day In America. 9.35 Say Nothing. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 Reyka. 11.50 Prisoner. 2.10 Vikings: The Lost Kingdom. 3.50 Hitler And The Reichstag Fire. 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) 8.30 The Front Bar. (M) 9.30 Unfiltered. (PG) 10.00 The Agenda Setters. 11.00 The Fall And Rise Of Reggie Dinkins. 11.30 Stumble. 12.00 The Fear Index. 1.15 Harry’s Practice. 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 Time Is Money. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 8.30 Air Crash Investigations. (PG) 9.30 Hear The Mighty Roar: Brisbane Lions. (PG) 10.50 Kick Ons. 11.20 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. 12.20 Mr Robot. 1.20 Harry’s Practice. 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. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Getaway. 1.30 Destination WA. 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) 8.45 70 Years Of Television. (M) 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 Freddy And The Eighth. 11.25 Accused: Guilty Or Innocent? 12.20 Tipping Point. 1.10 Destination WA. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Skippy. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Roosters v Canterbury Bulldogs. 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 Ski Rescue Down Under. 11.15 Social Media Murders: The Murder Of Olly Stephens. 12.05 Tipping Point. 1.00 Next Stop. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Skippy. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 Bold. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. 8.00 Lingo. 9.00 The Finish Line. 10.00 Ent. Tonight. 10.30 The Traitors Australia. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. 2.30 The Finish Line. 3.30 Lingo. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) 7.30 The Traitors Australia. (PG) 9.00 Boston Blue. (M) 10.00 10’s Late News. 11.00 The Cheap Seats. (M) 12.00 Home Shopping. 6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 Bold. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. 8.00 Lingo. 9.00 The Finish Line. 10.00 Ent. Tonight. 10.30 The Traitors Australia. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. 2.30 The Finish Line. 3.30 Lingo. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PG) 8.30 NCIS: Sydney. (M) 9.30 10’s Late News. 10.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 12.00 Home Shopping.

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6.00pm Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R) 11.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 12.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 1.30 Surf Patrol. (R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Downton Abbey. (2019) (PG, R) 11.00 Movie: Monty Python’s The Meaning Of Life. (1983) (M, R) 1.20 American Restoration. (PG, R)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Find My Country House Australia. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Vacation. (2015) (MA15+, R) 10.30 Movie: National Lampoon’s Vacation. (1983) (M, R) 12.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Bull. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Bull. (PG, R) 11.15 JAG. (PG, R) 12.15 JAG. (PG, R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 9.30 Becker. (PG, R) 10.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 11.00 Ridiculousness. (PG, R) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.05pm Over The Black Dot. (R) 6.35 Jeopardy! (R) 7.30 Celebrity Jeopardy. (PG) 8.30 The Center Seat: 60 Years Of Star Trek. (M) 9.25 Alone Australia. (M, R) 10.30 Toppled. 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 13. 1.50 NHK World English News.

FRIDAY

7.30pm Teenage Boss: Next Level. 7.55 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. (PG) 8.40 The Lady Grace Mysteries. (PG, R) 9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R) 10.20 Merlin. (PG, R) 11.05 Young Sheldon. (PG, R) 11.25 Mr Bean: The Animated Series. (R)

6.00pm Dog Patrol. (PG, R) 6.30 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 4. Brisbane Lions v GWS Giants. 8.30 Escape To The Chateau. (PG, R) 9.30 Escape To The Country. (R) 10.30 The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 11.30 Auction Squad. (R)

6.00pm AFL Post-Game Show. 6.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Movie: Terminator: Dark Fate. (2019) (M, R) Arnold Schwarzenegger. 10.05 Movie: Cape Fear. (1991) (M, R) 12.50 Counting Cars. (PG, R) 1.30 Deep Water Salvage. (PG, R)

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. Cronulla Sharks v Melbourne Storm. 7.30 Movie: A Star Is Born. (2018) (M, R) 10.15 Becoming Madonna. (MA15+, R) 12.15 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG, R) 1.00 Tennis. US Open. Day 7.

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 JAG. (PG, R) 11.15 JAG. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 7.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 10.30 The Traitors Australia. (PG, R) 12.00 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 12.30 Becker. (PG, R) 1.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.45pm Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.15 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.45 Engineering By Catastrophe. (PG) 7.40 History’s Greatest Machines. (PG) 8.30 The Center Seat: 60 Years Of Star Trek. 9.25 Couples Therapy. (M) 10.35 Reborn: Using Lifelike Dolls To Cope.

SATURDAY

7.30pm The Inbestigators. (R) 7.45 The Lady Grace Mysteries. (PG) 8.10 Wild_Life: The Big Freeze. 8.55 Animal Park. (R) 10.25 Secrets Of The Zoo. (PG, R) 11.10 Merlin. (PG, R) 11.55 Young Sheldon. (PG, R) 12.20am Pokémon: Ruby And Sapphire. (R)

6.00pm Escape To The Country. (R) 7.00 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG, R) 8.30 Vera. (M, R) 10.30 Genius: Picasso. (M) 11.30 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG, R) 1.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 2.00 Vera. (M, 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: The Lost World: Jurassic Park. (1997) (PG, R) Jeff Goldblum. 11.10 Movie: Waterworld. (1995) (M, R) 1.55 Blokesworld. (PG, R)

6.00pm Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 10. Canberra Raiders v Parramatta Eels. 8.00 To Be Advised. 9.00 Paramedics. (M, R) 10.00 Emergency. (M, R) 11.00 Cold Case. (M, R) 12.00 Poirot. (PG, R) 1.00 Tennis. US Open. Day 8.

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 Fire Country. (M, R) 11.15 JAG. (PG, R) 12.15 JAG. (PG, R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 7.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 10.30 The Traitors Australia. (PG, R) 12.00 Becker. (PG, R) 12.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.45pm Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. (PG, R) 6.35 Abandoned Engineering. (PG, R) 8.25 The Center Seat: 60 Years Of Star Trek: Live Long And Reboot. 9.50 Beckham’s Billions: How They Got So Rich. 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 15. 1.50 NHK World English News.

SUNDAY

7.35pm Ninjago. (PG) 8.00 Young Sheldon. (PG, R) 8.25 Young Sheldon. (PG, R) 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. (PG, R) 9.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (PG, R) 10.00 Merlin. (PG, R) 10.40 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R) 11.05 Young Sheldon. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. (M, R) 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. (M, R) 10.10 Mighty Ships: Wind Surf. (R) 11.10 Escape To The Country. (R) 12.10 Bargain Hunt. (R) 1.10 Doc Martin. (M, R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. 8.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. (PG, R) 9.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. (PG, R) 10.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG, R) 11.30 Appalachian Outlaws. (M, R)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R) 8.30 Agatha Raisin. (M, R) 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R) 11.30 Poirot. (PG, R) 12.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 1.00 Tennis. US Open. Day 9.

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Bull. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Bull. (PG, R) 11.15 JAG. (PG, R) 12.15 JAG. (PG, R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 9.30 Becker. (PG, R) 10.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 11.00 Ridiculousness. (PG, R) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm Alone Denmark. (PG) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 The Center Seat: 60 Years Of Star Trek. 9.25 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PG, R) 10.30 The Airport Chaplain. (M, R) 11.35 Movie: Seven. (1995) (MA15+, R)

7.35pm Ninjago. (PG) 8.00 Young Sheldon. (PG, R) 8.25 Young Sheldon. (R) 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. (PG, R) 9.30 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. (PG, R) 10.10 Chopped Junior. (R) 10.50 Merlin. (PG, R) 11.35 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. (M, R) 8.45 Inspector Morse. (M, R) 11.05 Escape To The Country. (R) 12.05 Bargain Hunt. (R) 1.05 Auction Squad. (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) 8.30 Outback Wreckers. (PG) 9.30 Outback Truckers. (PG, R) 10.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. (M, R) 11.30 Big Rig Bounty Hunters. (M, R)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 New Tricks. (PG, R) 8.30 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG, R) 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R) 11.30 Poirot. (PG, R) 12.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 1.00 Find My Country House NZ. (R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Bull. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Bull. (PG, R) 11.15 JAG. (PG, R) 12.15 JAG. (PG, R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)

5.20pm Alone Denmark. (PG) 6.30 Jeopardy! (R) 7.25 Beam Me Up, Sulu. 9.10 Movie: Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. (1989) (PG, R) Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, George Carlin. 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 16. 1.50 Night Bloomers. (M, R)

TUESDAY

7.35pm Ninjago. (PG) 8.00 Young Sheldon. (PG, R) 8.25 Young Sheldon. (PG, R) 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. (PG, R) 9.30 The Piano. (PG, R) 10.30 Merlin. (PG, R) 11.20 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R) 11.40 Young Sheldon. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R) 8.45 Foyle’s War. (M, R) 10.55 Escape To The Country. (R) 11.55 Bargain Hunt. (R) 12.55 Auction Squad. (R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (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) 12.30 Storage Wars. (PG, R)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 As Time Goes By. (PG, R) 8.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. (MA15+, R) 11.30 Poirot. (PG, R) 12.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Bull. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Bull. (PG, R) 11.15 JAG. (PG, R) 12.15 JAG. (PG, R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm Alone Denmark. (PG) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Precious Metal: A Love Story. (PG) 9.30 The Future With Hannah Fry. (PG) 10.30 Ramy. (M) 11.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 17. 1.50 NHK World English News.

WEDNESDAY

7.35pm Ninjago. (PG) 8.00 Young Sheldon. (PG, R) 8.25 Young Sheldon. (PG, R) 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. (PG, R) 9.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. (R) 9.55 72 Cutest Animals. (R) 10.25 Merlin. (PG, R) 11.10 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. (M, R) 8.30 Shetland. (M, R) 11.10 Genius: Einstein. (M) 12.10 Father Brown. (M, R) 1.10 Bargain Hunt. (R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 American Pickers. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Wrath Of Man. (2021) (MA15+, R) Jason Statham. 11.00 Movie: Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City. (2021) (MA15+, R) 1.15 American Pickers. (PG, R)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 RBT. (M, R) 8.30 Emergency. (M, R) 9.30 A+E After Dark. (M, R) 10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+) 11.30 Poirot. (PG, R) 12.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Bull. (PG, R) 7.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M, R) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M, R) 9.25 Law & Order: SVU. (M, R) 10.20 Bull. (PG, R) 11.15 JAG. (PG, R) 12.15 JAG. (PG, R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 9.30 Becker. (PG, R) 10.00 The Cheap Seats. (M, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Ridiculousness. (PG, R) 12.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm Alone Denmark. (PG) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Secrets Declassified With David Duchovny. (PG) 9.20 Alone Australia. (M, R) 10.30 The Artist’s View. (M, R) 11.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 18.

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