SPORT ON THE BARCOO

Ashley on target for Olympics

Blackall rifle shooter Ashley Adams is still the worlds highest ranked marksman in the .22 air rifle prone event and is hoping soon to qualify for the Australian team for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. This is despite receiving only one medal in recent World Cup events in the UK and US. Ashley, who has competed for Australia in shooting at five Paralympic Games, took out fourth place twice in disabled air rifle events in London in midOctober. He then travelled to Fort Benning in the US for a second World Cup event and collected two fourth placings, one second placing and a fifth. His schedule over the next couple of weeks includes an Australian grand prix in Sydney this week, then a World Cup event on November 10, also in Sydney. A week later Ashley will be in Australias open team competing at the Oceania championships, which is where he hopes to shoot a minimum qualifying score for the air rifle prone event. Only one person from Australia will be going to the Olympics to shoot in that event, he said. Ive held the number one position over the last 12 months so I hope it will be me.

CQ NRL bid

--Sally Cripps

The CQ NRL bid is continuing to progress, garnering new support and sponsors in recent months. The bid recently entered into a partnership with CQ University which includes an agreement from CQUniversity to provide academic scholarships for CQ NRL players and support for Indigenous players through its Nulloo Yumbah facility, as well as a commitment from CQ NRL Bid to give CQUniversity major sponsor status for the bid. The coal industry has also come on board with a consortium from the Central Queensland Coal Industry making a $440,000 commitment to the bid in September. The funds will be used to help prepare the CQ NRL bids business plan.

Do you have results or information to contribute to the sports section? Contact Victoria Nugent. (07) 4657 6966 barcooindependent@ gmail.com

Blackall students take up bow and arrow

The image of arrows flying through the air may evoke ideas of Robin Hood, but during the past few weeks it has also been a sign that students are learning new skills in the Active After Schools program once more. Blackall students have been gathering on Monday afternoon at St Josephs Primary School from 3:30-4:30pm to learn the basics of archery including clout shooting and target shooting. The sessions are open to all Year Four to Seven students within the Blackall district, and are run by St Josephs teacher Katie Patterson-Kane and principal Tim Franzmann.

Ashley gets in some shooting practice before his latest round of international competition.

Will Parry tries clout shooting.

Mitchell Hauff takes aim at archery.

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Ram Park refurbishment plans take shape

At the October council meeting, a number of recommendations by the Friends of Ram Park Advisory Committee were endorsed including development of an application for RADF funding for assistance to document the collection and provide collection management training for Ram Park personnel. The blueprint for the upgraded facility also includes inviting the Blackall Historical Society to relocate to the Navena Homestead and assist in site preservation, approaching volunteers from 60s and Better and the Visitor Information Centre for assistance and closing and amalgamating an unmade road to the north of the site and the two reserves adjacent to Ram Park. The reserves and Ram Park would then be consolidated into a new reserve for local government historical purposes. Mr Timms said the refurbishment of Ram Park would allow council to start the relocation process planned for several services. The Visitor Information Centre will be moving to Ram Park, then well be looking at how to manage the other moves, Mr Timms said. With the relocation of the Visitor Information Centre, it is planned for its current building to become the library, with councils community service to move into the library building.

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Plans for the refurbishment of Ram Park will soon be put into action, with the area to be closed during the summer while restorations take place. Blackall Tambo Regional Council CEO Ken Timms said work would hopefully commence within a month. Well be starting to commence painting and some maintenance work, and therell also be some work done to the display, Mr Timms said. Weve already lined up tradesmen and were down to the finer points about what to do first, he said. The overall fix up cost is greater than our budget so we have to prioritise.

The old Yalleroi railway building at Ram Park is set to become the new site of the Visitor Information Centre in 2012.

Editorial is The end of the year

fast approaching and it seems that everyones schedules are getting busier. There are millions of events happening and so much that everyone needs to get sorted out before Christmas rolls around. This abundance of events makes the last few months of the year very busy here at the Barcoo Independent. With that in mind, I would like to encourage advertisers to think about their Christmas messages for the newspaper. I would also like to request that anyone with

events planned in the near future to provide with information as early as they can to ensure that I am able to allocate them the space they deserve in the paper. It is also important that I receive date claimers as early as possible so that I can have them on record to make scheduling of colour editions, attendance at events and many other things more efficient. If your organisation has already allocated a date for an event in 2012, please let me know so that I can add it to my calendar.

October weather

Conditions continued to warm up throughout October with the highest temperature for the month up until Wednesday October 26 recorded on October 26 at 37 C. The lowest minimum temperature for the month was recorded on October 2 at 2.8C. This was the lowest minimum temperature recorded in Blackall since October 1 1982 with a measurement of 3C. Conditions remained dry with a total of 10.2 mm of rainfall with the maximum wind gust recorded on October 1 at a 12:41pm in west south west direction at 59 km per hour.

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Congratulations to the Blackall Tambo Regional Council Community Service Team in Blackall on the success of their Feel Good Feel Better Day at the St Josephs Mackillop Centre. The 2011 Outback Queensland Tourism Awards will be hosted by the Blackall Tambo Regional Council at a Gala Evening on Saturday October 29 in the Blackall Cultural Centre. I was able to see firsthand the preparations made by Chris Buckley Plumbing for the installation of the sewerage pump station at the Blackall Industrial Estate. The project has been successfully kept on schedule. Once the pump station has been installed and the site leveled, work will commence on the construction of roadways in the area. The Blackall Tambo Regional Council has received firm enquiry for sites in the industrial estate to date.We look forward to progressing the end result of having a well appointed designated area in which to position industrial development in

FROM THE MAYORS DESK

both Blackall and Tambo. Progress made on the Dismal Creek approaches and sidetrack were also inspected with road rebuilding works well underway. The final seal on the 3 km section constructed by the Barcaldine Regional Council will be completed by the Blackall Tambo Regional Council. Travelling on the Champion Road through to the Tumbar Road I was able to see firsthand the work completed thus far on the Erne Crossing, where the approaches have been leveled off to give a smoother gradient to and from the crossing especially for road trains. Work is progressing on flood damage work closer to the Landsborough Highway with the gravel sub base being formed. The workforce crew engaged in Road Maintenance Project Contract work on the Landsborough Highway were attending to a failure closer to Blackall. With 2011 coming to a close, it is once again time to think about Australia Day Award nominations

for your choice of Citizen of the Year, and the other awards which recognize the contributions of those community members who offer a stand out dedication to their community.

--Jan Ross

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Jan Ross recently presented Tambos Edna Sargood with flowers and a letter to mark her 90th birthday. Tambos Bill and Dot Holmes were presented with a crystal vase and a letter in recognition of their 60th wedding aniversary.

5:00 Talking Heads 5:30 Spicks And Specks 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 For The Juniors 10:15 Our Animals 10:20 Cyberchase 10:45 Behind The News Special 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Family Fortunes 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:05 Childrens Programs 6:00 Country House Rescue 6:50 Miniscule 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7:30 8:00 Pohs Kitchen on the road 8:30 Spicks and Specks 9:00 Gruen Planet 9:35 The Hamster Wheel 10:05 At the Movies 10:35 Lateline 11:10 Lateline Business 11:40 South Pacific 12:30 Parliament Question Time 1:35 Jennifer Byrne Presents: Biography 2:00 Country House Rescue 3:00 Big Ideas 4:00 rage 4:55 National Press Club Address 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Take On Technology 10:15 The Magic of Making 10:20 Designers 10:30 Behind The News 11:00 Baroque 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Hope Springs 1:30 Mother and Son 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Childrens Programs 6:00 Mastercrafts 6:50 Miniscule 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI 8:30 The Slap 9:30 Crownies 10:25 Lateline 11:00 Lateline Business 11:30 Live From Abbey Road 12:30 Parliament Question Time 1:30 QI 2:00 Visions Of The Future 3:10 To The Manor Bowen 4:00 rage 5:00 Can We Help? 5:30 The New Inventors 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Animalia 10:25 Telling Tales 10:30 Noah and Saskia 10:55 Ace Day Jobs 11:00 Good Morning Kalimantan 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Agatha Christie: Poirot 2:10 The Genius of Design 3:00 Childrens Programs 6:00 Choccywoccydoodah 6:25 The Good Cook 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 My Family 8:30 Scott and Bailey 9:20 The Jonathan Ross Show 10:05 Bored to Death 10:35 Lateline 11:20 Tracey Ullmans State Of The Union 11:45 rage 5:00 rage 10:00 rage Guest Programmer: Boy & Bear 11:00 Choccywoccydoodah 11:25 Miniscule 11:30 The Good Cook 12:00 Foreign Correspondent 12:30 Australian Story 1:00 Basketball: WNBL West Coast Vs Townsville 3:00 Football W-League Perth Glory Vs Adelaide United 5:00 Bowls: Australia v RSA 2011 6:00 Planet Food 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Doc Martin 8:20 Poirot 10:00 Penn And Teller: Fool Us 10:45 Trial And Retribution 12:15 rage

Barcoo Independent TV Guide October 30- November 5 ABC SEVEN Imparja SBS
5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Morning News 12:00 Movie: Ruthless People 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Childrens Programs 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Guide To The Good Life 5:30 Deal or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home and Away 7:30 The One- Australias Most Gifted Psychic 8:30 Criminal Minds 9:30 Above Suspicion 10:30 Great Escapes 11:30 Gangs of Oz 12:30 Sons and Daughters 1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Room For Improvement 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:00 Crown Oaks Day Ladies Day 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Guide To The Good Life 5:30 Deal or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home and Away 7:30 Beauty and the Geek Australia 8:30 The Amazing Race 9:30 How I Met Your Mother 10:30 Outsourced 11:30 30 Rock 12:00 Trauma 1:30 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Morning News 12:00 Movie: A Lot Like Love 2:30 Dr Oz 3:30 Childrens Programs 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Guide To The Good Life 5:30 Deal or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home and Away 7:30 Better Homes and Gardens 9:00 Movie: Last Chance Harvey 11:00 Movie: Transporter 2 12:45 October Road 3:00 Infomercials 4:00 NBC Today 6:00 Childrens Programs 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 9:00 Childrens Programs 10:00 Emirates Stakes Day 4:30 Emirates Stakes Day Fashion Show 5:00 Creek to Coast 5:30 Queensland Weekender 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Movie: E.T. The ExtraTerrestrial 9:00 Movie: Transporter 3 11:15 That 70s Show 12:15 Greys Anatomy 2:15 This Rugged Coast 3:15 Room For Improvement 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Dr Oz 5:00 Early News 5:30 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne 11:00 Morning News 12:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days of Our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Childrens Programs 4:30 Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Celebrity Apprentice 8:00 Prime Suspect 8:30 Frozen Planet 9:30 Prime Suspect 10:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 11:30 Better With You 12:00 Eclipse Music TV 12:30 What Would You Do? 1:00 Entertainment Tonight 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 Early News 5:30 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne 11:00 Morning News 12:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days of Our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Childrens Programs 4:30 Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Celebrity Apprentice 7:30 RBT 8:30 Unforgettable 9:30 CSI Miami 10:30 Chase 11:30 Better With You 12:00 Rubicon 1:00 Entertainment Tonight 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 Early News 5:30 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne 11:00 Morning News 12:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days of Our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Childrens Programs 4:30 Afternoon News 5:30 Entertainment Tonight 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Celebrity Apprentice 7:30 The Big Bang Theory 8:30 TBA 10:30 TBA 12:30 Movie: Word of Honour 2:20 Spyforce 3:20 Nine Presents John Farnham 3:30 Danoz Direct 4:45 Four Nations Rugby League 6:00 Childrens Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 MX TV 10:30 4WD TV 11:00 Kids WB 2:30 2011 Rock Eisteddfod Challenge 3:30 Sade Live in Concert: Behind the Scenes 4:30 The Garden Gurus 5:00 National News 5:30 4WD TV 6:00 National News 6:30 Australias Funniest Home Videos 7:30 Movie: 17 Again 9:35 Movie: The Bucket List 11:35 The Dead Pool 1:15 Four Nations Rugby League 3:30 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air 4:00 Danoz Direct 4:30 Wesley Impact

5:00 International News 5:30 UEFA Champions League 8:00 International News 3:00 Letters and Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Letters and Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Amazon with Bruce Parry 8:30 One Born Every Minute 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Movie: Un Secret 11:55 112 Emergency 1:25 Weatherwatch Overnight 5:00 International News 5:30 UEFA Champions League 8:00 International News 1:30 Dateline 2:30 International News 3:00 Letters and Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Letters and Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 My Sri Lanka with Peter Kuruvita 8:00 Luke Nguyens Vietnam 8:35 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Big Love 11:05 UEFA Champions League Hour 12:05 Movie: The Red Shoes 1:55 Weatherwatch Overnight 5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 International News 5:30 UEFA Europa League 8:10 International News 1:30 Insight 2:30 Living Black 3:00 Letters and Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Letters and Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Coast 8:30 As It Happened 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Happy Hookers 10:55 Movie: The Man Who Loves 12:35 South Park 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight 5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 International News 1:00 Salome 2:55 In Mondrians Studio 3:55 James Rhodes: Piano Man 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Big, Bigger, Biggest 8:30 Mythbusters 9:30 RocKwiz 10:20 Movie: My Year Without Sex 12:05 SOS 1:05 South Park 2:05 Weatherwatch Overnight

Wednesday November 2 Thursday November 3 Friday November 4 Saturday November 5

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5:00 Rage 6:30 Childrens Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs of Praise 12:00 Landline 1:00 7:30 1:30 Message Stick 2:00 Lost Years: A Sea Turtle Odyssey 3:00 Art Of Germany 3:50 Entanglement Theory 4:00 Prokofiev: The Unfinished Diary 5:00 Art Nation 6:00 Life 6:50 Miniscule 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Wide Open Road 8:30 The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency 9:25 Grumpy Guide To 10:00 Compass 10:30 Pride And Prejudice 11:25 Ladies Of Letters 11:50 Movie: The Old Dark House 1:00 Movie: Night Of The Living Dead 2:45 Movie: Bucket Of Blood 4:00 rage 5:00 Art Nation 5:30 At The Movies 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Backyard Science 10:25 For The Juniors 10:40 Pyramid 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Monarch of the Glen 1:25 A Poets Guide to Britain 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Childrens Programs 6:00 Time Team 6:50 Miniscule 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7:30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:15 Media Watch 9:35 Q & A 10:30 Lateline 11:05 Lateline Business 11:35 Darling Buds Of May 12:30 Monarch Of The Glen 1:20 Parliament Question Time 2:30 Jennifer Byrne Presents: Monsters And Bloodsuckers 3:00 Bowls: Australia v RSA 2011 4:00 rage 5:00 Q & A 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Behind the News 10:25 Australias Heritage 10:30 Australian Prime Ministers 10:35 Naturally Australia 10:50 Our Animals 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Dangerous Jobs For Girls 1:20 Animal Rites 1:35 Meerkat Manor 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Childrens Programs 6:00 Lost Gardens 6:50 Miniscule 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 Rome Wasnt Built In A Day 9:30 United States of Tara 9:55 First Tuesday Book Club 10:25 Lateline 11:00 Lateline Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:15 Media Watch 12:30 Parliament Question Time 1:35 Artscape 2:10 Rome Wasnt Built In A Day 3:00 Big Ideas 4:00 rage

Barcoo Independent TV Guide October 30 - November 5 ABC SEVEN Imparja SBS

6:00 Childrens Programs 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 Kochies Business Builders 10:30 V8 Supercars 11:00 Breaking The Magicians Code 12:00 Emirates Melbourne Cup Preview 1:00 New Zealands South Island 2:00 Movie: Sneakers 4:45 Fawlty Towers 5:30 The Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Sunday Night 7:30 Wild Boys 8:30 Bones 9:30 Castle 10:30 Royal Pains 11:30 Forensic Investigators 12:30 Greys Anatomy 1:30 Room For Improvement 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet the Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Morning News 12:00 Movie: If Wishes Were Horses 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Childrens Programs 4:30 News at 4:30 5:00 Guide To The Good Life 5:30 Deal or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home and Away 7:30 The X Factor 8:30 Body of Proof 10:30 Suits 11:30 30 Rock 12:00 This Rugged Coast 1:00 Room For Improvement 1:30 Infomercials 3:30 Room For Improvement 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 Emirates Melbourne Cup Day 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Guide To The Good Life 5:30 Deal or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home and Away 7:30 The X Factor 8:30 Australias Got Amazing Talent 9:30 Parenthood 10:30 Dinner Date 11:30 Parks and Recreation 12:00 House Calls To The Rescue 1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 6:00 Childrens Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Wide World Of Sports 11:00 Bank of Melbourne Marathon 12:00 Experience Europe 12:30 Wildfire 1:30 The Celebrity Apprentice 4:30 Manly Surf 5:00 National News 5:30 MX TV 6:00 National News 6:30 Frozen Planet 7:30 60 Minutes 8:30 Underbelly Razor 9:30 Person of Interest 10:30 Prime Suspect 11:30 Flashpoint 12:30 The Baron 1:30 Spyforce 2:30 Danoz Direct 3:30 Newstyle Direct 4:00 Good Morning America 5:00 Early News 5:30 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne 11:00 Morning News 12:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days of Our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Childrens Programs 4:30 Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Celebrity Apprentice 8:00 The Big Bang Theory 8:30 The Mentalist 9:30 CSI Miami 11:30 Better With You 12:00 Undercovers 1:00 The Avengers 2:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 Early News 5:30 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne 11:00 Morning News 12:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days of Our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Childrens Programs 4:30 Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Celebrity Apprentice 7:30The Big Bang Theory 8:30 Two and a Half Men 9:00 Mike and Molly 9:30 Survivor: South Pacific 10:30 The Joy of Sets 11:00 Embarrassing Bodies 12:00 20/20 1:00 Entertainment Tonight 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Good Morning America

5:00 International News 8:30 PopAsia 10:30 FIFA World Cup 2014 Magazine 11:00 Les Murrays Football Feature 12:00 UEFA Champions League Magazine Program 12:30 Speedweek 2:00 Al Jazeera News 3:00 Hitlers Bodyguard 4:00 A Fork in the Mediterranean 4:30 Living Black 5:00 Cycling Central 6:00 Thalassa 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds 8:30 Dateline 9:30 Virtual JFK: Vietnam If JFK Had Lived 11:00 Movie: Ship of No Return: The Last Voyage of the Gustloff 12:45 Movie: An Italian Romance 2:40 Weatherwatch Overnight 5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 International News 1:00 Dateline 2:00 Insight 3:00 Letters and Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 Futbol Mundial 5:00 The Crew 5:30 Living Black 6:00 Letters and Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 William Shatners Weird or What? 8:30 Kill Arman 9:00 South Park 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Housos 10: 30 Skins 11:30 The World Game 12:30 Living Black 1:00 Movie: Kontroll 2:55 Weatherwatch Overnight 5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 International News 1:00 Movie: Little Indian Big City 2:40 Spacefiles 3:00 Letters and Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Letters and Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Insight 8:30 All Watched Over By Machines of Loving Grace 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Gaddafi: Our Best Enemy 11:50 Movie: Prima Primavera 1:25 Fellini: I Am a Born Liar 3:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

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Programs correct at time of printing but may change owing to unforeseen circumstances
CLASSIFICATIONS: G M Mature Classification Recommended for viewing by mature audiences. PG MA Mature Audience Not suitable for people under 15 years of age. AV

General Classification Parental Guidance Recommended Adult Violence Classification Not suitable for people under 15 years of age.

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Daphne feted at ICPA conference in Rockhampton

Blackalls only life member of the Isolated Childrens Parents Association state council, Daphne Rich was given a rousing reception at the groups 40th conference held in Rockhampton recently. A longstanding secretary and the organisations first treasurer, Mrs Rich was one of 10 councillors from the 1970s who took part in the ruby anniversary celebrations. Others there from western Queensland who have been 40 year stalwarts of the rural education lobby group included Teresa Cobb (Yaraka/Isisford), John Tully (Quilpie), Garth and Sue Ferguson (Dirranbandi and Aramac), Trish Mitchell (Cloncurry), Jan Gall (Blackall), Gillian Allen (Augathella), Geoff Arthur (Cunnamulla), Mark Stoneman (Nebo) and inaugural president Bunny Powne (Bollon). Also present was Daphnes husband Fred Rich who was a trustee for ICPA Queensland until it became incorporated, along with Mr Powne and former Blackall resident Paul Vail. Mr Powne opened the conference and spoke of the dedication put in by councillors and branch members in the organisations early years. The greatest majority of people who filled positions on the early committees are the most amazing people I have ever worked with, he said. Independently they may have been in a desperate situation but they pulled out all stops to ensure a better education for all kids in

the bush. On the day that the Queensland Council was formed at a meeting in Charleville, Mrs Rich braved flash flooding, which flooded the interior of her car, to attend the meeting. She told todays delegates at Rockhampton about early fundraising efforts and trying to do a volunteer lobbying job with only a party line phone and weekly mail service. Mr Powne reminded delegates to always remember they were the experts in the problems affecting them when speaking to people who have never taught their own children or taught in small schools with composite classrooms.

-- Sally Cripps

Blackalls Daphne Rich took to the microphone at the recent ICPA conference in Rockhampton.

ICPA councillors from during the 1970s were in attendance at the conference to pass on their wisdom to the current generation.

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WHATS ON in 2011
OCTOBER

28 Blackall State School Pink Ribbon Day 28 Blackall Aquatic Centre Trick, Treat or Freak Night 28 Red Dog Screening Tambo 29 CWA Think Pink Morning Tea 29 Outback Tourism QLD Awards NOVEMBER 1 St Josephs Melbourne Cup Day 1 Blackall Memorial and Sports Club Melbourne Cup Buffet Luncheon 4-5 Gallery Day 5 Halloween Trick or Treat 5 Halloween Blue Light Disco 7-8 SDE Blackall Swim Camp 12 Dance Blackall Annual Concert 13 Music/ Zine Workshops 14 Blackall State School Dream Extreme 15 Blackall State School Awards Night 17 Blackall State School Formal 18 Anglican Ladies Guild Street Stall 20 Blackall Clay Target Monthly Shoot 26 Blackall Races 26 St Patricks Christmas Fete 27 Christmas Tree Festival 29 Christmas Under the Stars Blackall State School DECEMBER 3 Your Amazing Race Gala Dinner 16 Christmas Night Markets 16 Blackall Memorial and Sports Club Members Christmas Party 16 Blackall Clay Target Monthly Shoot 24 Christmas Eve Mardi Gras, Blackall 24 Christmas in the Park, Tambo 31 Blackall Memorial and Sports Club New Years Eve Costume Party

Sally Cripps joined her daughter Mandy in Brisbane last Saturday night to celebrate her senior formal at St Peters Lutheran College.

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Blackall Christmas Lights Competition 2011

Blackall-Tambo Regional Council is proud to sponsor the 2011 Christmas Lights Competition. Residents may nominate in any of the following categories:
Spirit of Christmas Best Decorated Business House Best Decorated House Best Novelty Theme Most Creative Use of Lights Good Neighbours Award (2 adjoining premises) Prize $100.00 Prize $100.00 Prize $100.00 Prize $100.00 Prize $100.00 Prize $50.00 each

Nominations can be made at the Blackall-Tambo Regional Council Office, 6 Coronation Drive, Blackall or via phone: 4621 6600. NOMINATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 9 DECEMBER, 2011 Judging will be undertaken from Monday 12 December to Wednesday 14 December

Winners will be announced at the Blackall Showground Friday 16 December, 2011.

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In accordance with Section 74 74 the Local Local In accordance with Section of of the Government (Operations) Government (Operations) Regulation 2010, 2010, Regulation notice is hereby given that the the December notice is hereby given that December General Meeting of Council to be General Meeting December 2011 to held held on of Council will be on Wednesday 14 now be Wednesday 14 DecemberNovemberwill now be 2011 held on Tuesday 29 2011 heldcommencing at 8.30am in the Blackall Council 2011 on Tuesday 29 November Chambers. at 8.30am in the Blackall Council commencing Chambers. 21 PO Box KL Timms PO Box 21 Blackall Qld 4472
Blackall Qld 4472 Chief Executive Officer

KL Timms Chief Executive Officer

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Grassland gallery gets a taste of Tuscany

Daring to dream about one day travelling and painting in Tuscany has led to an inspirational exhibition that will open at the Grassland Art Gallery in Tambo on November 5. Twelve artists, most of who reside in Queenslands regional areas travelled to a beautiful and unique part of Tuscany in Italy called Radda in the autumn of 2010. The artists had all worked with and been mentored by Metka Skrobar and readily joined her to spend two weeks in this idyllic location to paint, travel and immerse themselves in the region and the Italian lifestyle. Accommodated in a refurbished 11th century monastery, the group created many little masterpieces depicting Radda, nearby Florence, Siena the walled city in the south and vineyards, villages and hilltop towns in the region of Chianti. The twelve artists exhibiting are Sally Campbell, Heather Wehl, Ruth Jones, Di McIntyre, Jan Kilsby, Ann Baillie, Pat Hinz, Chris Kirby, Leonie Hopgood, Margaret Khoo, Metka Skrobar as well as fifteen year old Anastazia Pirnat from Slovenia who joined the group in Italy. Anastazia had previously experimented in pastels until she went to an art workshop in Tuscany with Metka, where she was introduced to watercolours. The group have all been inspired by their adventure; former Blackall resident Heather Wehl considers the trip to be amongst the highlights of her career and was one of the four who had work selected in the exhibition, Sensual Italy, which was hung in the Broom St Gallery, Soho, New York City, as well as Blackall

artist Sally Campbell. Metka and her husband, Karl will be returning from exhibiting in Slovenia in time to travel to Tambo to open the Tuscan Dreamers exhibition on the evening of November 5.

Arts tourism packages for Blackall

The Blackall Cultural Association is set to tap into the tourism market with plans to launch two arts tourism packages in 2012 in a project entitled Out There! The packages aim to extend the use of the Blackall Living Arts Centre, as well as bring a financial benefit to the town. The first package is a five day workshop for artists from other regions who will stay at the Living Arts Centre with a well known tutor. As well as the workshop, students will be immersed in the culture of the Blackall area with visits to the wool scour, a cattle station, Idalia National Park and the chance to meet locals. The association hopes to hold two or three of these workshops each year. The association will also offer a weekend package available to coincide with the local race meetings. Visitors will fly in on Friday and out on Monday, take in a race meeting, enjoy lunch on

Blackall artist Sally Campbells Vineyard in Chianti will be on display in the Tuscan Dreamers exhibition.

a cattle station, visit the Blackall Aquatic Centre, sample a red meat barbecue and meet the locals. The Blackall Cultural Association will engage a part time project officer/manager to develop and establish these packages as well as manage the Living Arts Centre. Out There! was funded by the Queensland Governments Building Rural Communities Fund through the Blueprint for the Bush initiative.

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Contact Bernardine 07 4658 1122 / 0429 020 540

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AUCTION Affordable Growth Potential

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Nominations are being called for Citizen of theYear Young Citizen of theYear Sports Award Junior Sports Award Cultural Award Community Event of theYear
Nomination forms are available on the Blackall Tambo Regional Council website and at the Council administration offices

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CQ organisations asked to get sun smart

Cancer Council Queensland and Queensland Health are calling on central Queensland organisations to apply for the 2011 SunSmart Grant Scheme. The scheme was launched last month and aims to support skin cancer prevention and encourage central Queensland organisations to adopt sun smart policies. SunSmart Co-ordinator at Cancer Council Queensland, Rachel Adams, said the SunSmart Grant Scheme aims to assist organisations who have limited funds to work towards increased sun safety. The SunSmart Grant Scheme provides grants to organisations in Central th Queensland, whose primary focus group is children

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aged 12 years and younger, to help them purchase items that will enhance sun protection for the children in their care and promote sun safe behaviour, she said. Organisations can apply for the grant and contribute the funding to creating new shade structures (fixed and portable), sun safe hats, uniforms, tree planting and sunscreen provision. Applications close at 5pm on 11 November 2011 and funded projects must be finalised by 30 March 2012. To apply for a grant, please contact Rachel Adams at Cancer Council Queensland on 4690 5803, email racheladams@ cancerqld.org.au or apply online at www.cancerqld.org.au.

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Sixteen separate buyers contributed to a total clearance of 97 rams at the Terrick Merinos annual on property sale at Amaroo on October 4. A top price of $1450 was paid twice, by David and Heather Morton, Neleh Downs Isisford and Paula Dean, Notus Downs, Longreach. The Mortons bought eight rams on the day. Other volume buyers on the day were Brian and Gay Tully, Tenham, Quilpie with 15, Peter and Elizabeth Clarke, Leander, Longreach with 13 and Peter and Donna Batt, Eldwick, Jundah, who purchased 10. The Wood family at Koondoo, Blackall and Tony Jackson, Yarrawa Downs, Isisford, bought 9 rams apiece. Smaller lots were purchased by Bruce and Lisa Alexander, Warringah, Blackall, Woodbine Livestock Trading, Blackall, CF and EJ Counsell, Barcaldine, Harry and Susan Glasson, Greenlaw, Yaraka, Mark Walker, Rosedale, Longreach, Geoff Pegler Wallyah, and Bill and Sally Cripps, Melrose, Blackall. The 97 rams averaged $845 and Rick and Jenny Keogh were very pleased with the result and the attendance on the day. Seventy people were present. The Member for Gregory, Vaughan Johnson took time out from his busy schedule and

Solid day for Terrick merinos

attended the day. Mr Keogh spoke before the sale about some of the many problems that are facing graziers at this point in time but focused on the chronic wild dog issue facing sheep and wool producers and some cattle producers. He pointed out that in most cases people on the land are willing to face variations in weather and markets and other issues without fuss, but with the wild dog problem as it stood, help was needed at a government level. Mr Johnson responded by saying the opposition was very aware of the wild dog problem as well as the prickly issue of coal seam gas. He suggested the LNP was looking at co-ordinated blanket baiting of western areas with a full strength 1080 and paying realistic bounties to address the problem. He also touched on the drain of youth from the bush and stressed how important it was to educate and then create the incentives for young people to return to rural areas. Mr Johnson spoke at length about many issues faced by all people in rural areas and his presence and comments were well received on the day. Rick and Jenny Keogh thanked all those who attended the day and the many people who helped in some way to put it on.

--Sally Cripps

Landmark branch manager Trent McKinlay, Rick Keogh, Landmark stock salesman Matt McLane, and Elders Blackall branch manager Ben Pellizari at the Terrick Merinos sale. Page 14 - The Barcoo Independent, Friday, October 28 2011

At the October meeting, Blackall Tambo Regional Council resolved to proceed with the next stage of the Tambo Shear Power project when they accepted the proposal from Harbinger Consultants to develop a full feasibility study and action/implementation plan for the Tambo Cultural Heritage Project. The initial stage which was funded with a Tourism projects Pre-feasibility grant from the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation undertook a preliminary analysis for a cultural heritage tourism facility, specifically a wool and shearing interpretive centre, for the town of Tambo. This initial study identified merit in the proposal and recommended that a full feasibility study be prepared. A full feasibility study will refine the pre-feasibility study to a level where all risks can be quantified and contained, and where contingency costs are reduced to a minimum and will include a detailed implementation and action plan. The feasibility study will be developed by the consultants in conjunction with council officers who will be responsible for the development of the business plan which will be the key document utilised to leverage potential funding for the project. This exciting project will soon be underway and a reference group of key stakeholders will be established to define the concept and establish the vision for the project. Anyone who would like to be considered as a reference group participant or contribute in any way to this project is asked to contact Alison Shaw cfo@btrc.qld. gov.au or 0428546107.

Planning continues for Tambo attraction

--Alison Shaw

LETTERSthe THE EBlackall to Jericho Wool Trek TO DITOR Two sides of coinIt all began as a tongue in cheek idea that grew into the adventure of a life time. The conversation developed and the suggestion to make it real and raise money for charity was raised. It didnt take much to decide on helping raise funds for Angel Fight as the cause. This group do an amazing amount of work in the region and dont receive any government funding. One of our reasons behind the idea was to bring some focus back into the region after hard times, made worse by the floods in January. Another reason was to encourage our friend to really start work on his museum venture. It took months of preparation, meetings, hat in hand visits requesting donations and hundreds of letters requesting sponsorship and general organising. We knew from previous visits that there was brilliant scenery, amazing landscapes, brilliant weather, gracious people, and mountains of history. We knew from the beginning it would test friendships and build new relationships. This adventure meant driving and camping for two days to get to the start point. We were welcomed by strangers so appreciative of our undertaking and the benefits it would bring the area that no request was too big. We met many different people from different spheres of life. It was a once in a life time because even if you do it a second time, it will never be like the first. The madness of the first morning caused an unexpected and dangerous situation to develop. After it was confirmed that no one was hurt and the horses were relatively unharmed and able to continue, an amazing thing happened. You often hear about the warmth and generosity of the country people but once you are on the receiving end of this phenomenon you can get very emotional and overwhelmed. Was there grief and drama? Yes, every day in some form or other but it didnt stop anyone. Everyone that started the trek finished it. The last evening was

pleasant with many conversations and congratulations. As a whole many gave us thanks and encouragement that it was a wonderful life experience that they were pleased they had finished and been part of. We had some laughs, made some presentations, announced the possible donation amount to Angel Flight and finally got to have a drink. I made the time to talk to other trekkers and have cemented a number of life time friendships. Did it all go to plan? No way! But each day holds precious moments of experience, warmth, laughter, smiles conversations and you had to be there experiences, plus we raised a few thousand for charity. Next time Ill just really take it all in and let someone else do the worrying, but at the end of the day I cant help being an organiser. Two sides of the coin, one as an organiser, the other as a participant. Would I do it as both again? Ask me after the next one.

Feel Good Feel Better a success thanks to community

Blackall-Tambo Regional Council Community Services would like to thank the community for their participation at the Feel Good ~ Feel Better Day. It is a credit to those of you who attended the evening. The objective of this day was to raise awareness of the importance of looking after our mental health and personal wellbeing. Ron Unwin from Longreach RFDS, Dave Kerrigan from Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs service and Heather Marshall, Nutritionist with Red Cross Barcaldine were also in attendance with good advice and resources which they have kindly donated and made available through the Blackall Community Service Office at 14 Coronation Drive. A huge thank you for the time given by Blue Light Association president, Bruce Trickett for the Boot Camp activities, Melit Furneaux for leading the Yoga

--Barbara Field

session and Cecele and Keely Pitt new movie screen and surround for leading Zumba. sound system was a great venue Marion Langdon, Angelique for the screening of the Australian Jones and Janelle Jeynes were movie Red Dog. This movie kept busy administering mini showcased how a community can massage sessions and by all be brought together in the face of reports more than a few kinks were ironed out and I thank them adversity and even though there were a few sad moments, there for their attendance. Also thank you to St Josephs were also plenty of light hearted Catholic Primary School principal, happenings as well. Tim Franzmann and all the Last but not least, thanks to students who eagerly assisted Lily Kent for the effort, care and in the setup and clean-up along attention taken by her in ensuring with the P&F for organising the evening ran smoothly for us refreshments for the evening. Shockwave co-ordinator Bonny all to enjoy. This event was funded by Lawrence organised a small team of Communities of helpers to raise money for Department Shockwave 2012 selling slushies through the Blackall Community and face painting and Veronica Service program and supported and Kim Driver were busy selling by Blackall Tambo Regional popcorn on the night for the Council. hospital. Their participation added --Virginia Wacker to the evenings events and we BTRC Community Development thank them for attending. The Mackillop Centre with its Officer The Barcoo Independent, Friday, October 28, 2011 - Page 7

Longreach 07 4658 3777 Peter Cavanagh: 0448 855 750 Owner: Joey Owens 0427 588 133

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Auction Offers Rare Opportunity

This building has a spacious three bedroom residence upstairs, with open plan living and modern kitchen. Downstairs has a reception area + 4 rooms and a kitchenette and laundry Set on a 1206sqm parcel of land close to CBD. Potential to make this your new business or renovate into a modern home. Make 6 Violet Street your new investment. Dont Miss Out!
Auction: Friday 11th November, 2011 @ 11am On Site6 Violet Street Blackall View By appointment contact Helen Aspinall 0428 316 289 Email: rural.blackall.qld@raywhite.com Office: Ray White Rural Blackall 07 46 574 355

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To the Communities of Blackall & Tambo:

ELVIS ROCKED OUT AT THE BLACKALL CULTURAL CENTRE WELCOME TO OUR NEW PLANT OPERATORS/ LABOURERS David Adam Sam Crawford Will Parfitt Donn Scott William Tremmel Peter Greenhalgh Lesley Caulley Warren Finger Blaine Sargood Maureen Woodward Anthony Williams

28.10.2011

PRIVATE SWIMMING POOLS Private Swimming Pools need to be on the government register by 04-11-2011 this includes rural properties. Any pool that is over 300mm in depth needs to be on the register. Go to www.dlgp.qld.gov.au for further information.

2011 SPECIAL HOLIDAY Blackall-Tambo Region Special Holiday 2011 Tuesday 1st November (Melbourne Cup Day)

Whooping cough affecting the Central West Central West residents are being urged to take precautions against whooping cough (pertussis) in order to protect themselves against the infection. The vaccine is available free for parents, siblings, Spirit of Christmas Prize $100.00 grandparents and others who live with infants under six Best Decorated Business Prize $100.00 months of age. Best Decorated House Prize $100.00 Best Novelty Theme Prize $100.00 Adults, child care workers and health care workers who Most Creative Use of Lights Prize $100.00 are caring for a baby less than six months old also should Good Neighbours Award Prize $50.00 have a whooping cough booster vaccine. (2 adjoining premises) each For vaccination appointment details, please contact your local hospital or primary health care clinic or your local Nominations can be made at the Blackall-Tambo Regional GP. Council Offices, or via phone: 4621 6600. Nominations are being called Citizen of the Year Young Citizen of the Year Sports Award Junior Sports Award Cultural Award Community Event of the Year Nomination forms are available on the website and at the administration offices.

Christmas Lights Competition 2011

NOMINATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 2 DECEMBER, 2011

Council is hosting a Halloween Trick or Treat for the children of Blackall and Tambo on Saturday 5 November, 2011. If you would like to register your kids to be a trick or treater, or register as a Halloween house. Please contact the Council Office on 4621 6600 or visit the Blackall or Tambo Office.
Unconfirmed minutes are available for perusal 10 days after the Council Meeting date (Local Government Act 2009) at both offices and on the Council website. Adopted policies are on website. Next Council Meeting 9th November 2011 Blackall. Ken Timms Chief Executive Officer

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Welcome to Bookworm Nook, a column dedicated to book reviews. If you are an avid reader interested in reviewing books for The Barcoo Independent, please contact Victoria Nugent on 46

Bookworm Nook
after saving a colleagues life. It just so turns out that the hero in question turns out to be Joshs old friend Ben Harkin, who he hasnt spoken to since university days after the friendship turned sour. As Josh reacquaints himself with Ben, he slowly starts to see cracks in the story of Bens heroic moment and asking questions that are carefully evaded. The novel carefully deals with the issue of truth with an intensity that belies Earls usually comedic style with a slow burning sense of suspense building to the last climactic pages. Sometimes this process seems a little too drawn out and thats where Earls wry humour is put to good use as he cannily deconstructs every day scenes

The Fix by Nick Earls

Brisbane writer Nick Earls is well known for a certain type of novel the warm, humourous, often touching tales of every day Australian men usually in their late teens to mid twenties. His latest novel The Fix goes well beyond his usual type though, introducing a new element of suspense and intrigue. 20-something Josh Lang is a journalist who has recently returned to Brisbane after several years living in London. He is undeniably the type of character often referred to as an underdog, with those around him constantly implying that hes yet to get his life together. He is reluctantly roped into a PR position at a law firm, managing the coverage of an employee who was awarded a Star of Courage

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from mini-golf to a family barbecue to an unconventional outing with a group of visiting Korean businessmen. Insert a romance with Hayley, law student by day, nightclub dancer by night and youve got the ingredients for a highly amusing but realistic tale. Hayley could have been a horrible clich as a character but yet Earls is careful not to pigeonhole her, instead imbuing her with intelligence and wit. The Fix was a very enjoyable read, with its intelligent humour and sense of the absurd tempering out the mysterious elements of the story to make for a well balanced novel.

Prince of Wales Hotel

Longreach Veterinary Service

will be conducting a small animal clinic in Blackall in the third week of November. Phone 07 46 583 838 for appointments

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Staying positive against breast cancer

When breast cancer survivor Melit Furneaux had her birthday recently, she could only think of one way to celebrate- by gathering local breast cancer survivors and supporters for a lunch at local caf Daisy Cottage. In accordance with this plan, last Saturday the garden at Daisy Cottage saw the group of ladies turn out for the celebration, with many dressed in pink in keeping with the theme of the day. The celebration also included harmonic renditions of Happy Birthday and Amazing Grace, with many guests members of the choir. When asked if she had any birthday wishes Melit said she would like for all women to vigilant this October during Breast Cancer Awareness month and to pay attention to their bodies. No one should have to go through what we have had to and early detection is so important, Melit said.

The mood was light last Saturday when Blackall members and supporters of breast cancer support group West n Breast joined Melit Furneaux for a belated birthday celebration held at Daisy Cottage.

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Looking after ones mental health was the message on Saturday when the Blackall Tambo Regional Council community services held their free Feel Good Feel Better Day. The days activities kicked off at 4pm at St Josephs Primary School with participants able to get active with zumba with Cecile Pitt, yoga with Melit Furneaux and the bootcamp challenge with Sergeant Bruce Trickett. Relaxation was also on the menu with free massages from Janelle Jeynes, Megan Turner and Angelique Jones with free health checks and health information also on offer. The evening saw a screening of acclaimed Australian film Red Dog on the big screen with approximately 200 people turning out to enjoy a Saturday night at the movies. The St Josephs Parents and Friends Association ran a canteen before the film with cinema goers then able to enjoy hot popcorn served up by the Blackall Hospital Auxiliary while the local Shockwave festival team helped Blackall women tried out zumba at Feel Good, Feel quench their thirsts with frozen cokes. Better Day last weekend.

Feeling good with zumba, yoga and movies

An eager audience turned out for the Saturday night screening The Shockwave Festival fundrasing stall was busy selling of Red Dog. frozen coke before the movie.

Megan Schrag and Lauren Pritchard put their fitness to the Alison Mobbs and Virginia Wacker caught up on Saturday night before the movie. test with the bootcamp challenge. The Barcoo Independent, Friday, October 28 2011 - Page 11