Hervey Bay Advertiser and Hervey Bay Property Guide

I love Christmas. So long as it’s December first

I CELEBRATED my 50th lap around the sun this year and I have to admit, I love Christmas now, possibly more than any other time in my life.

I started a little ‘tit for tat’ with my neighbour last year with Christmas lights. He’d put up more, and I would return serve.

He eventually played a winning move, by getting his kids to hold up a sign that said ‘honk for the lights’, and can I say, his kids can stay up late.

Well played sir.

I duly hatched plans to go one better and much to the aggravation of my dear wife, I have been acquiring Christmas lights since Boxing

Day of last year, to enter this year’s ‘Light up the Fraser Coast’ Christmas Lights Trail.

I certainly don’t expect to be winning anything, but I am shooting for the ‘you’ll be able to see our house from space’ look.

Volume over substance could possibly be the best artistic expressional explanation.

There is one rule however, nothing before December 1st, under any circumstances.

Christmas decorations started going up in stores and shopping centres in early October and I have noticed a lot of people lighting up their houses and yards, well before December 1st.

That’s not a happening thing for me; it

Bay ideal for a convention centre

Your editorial on Nov 3 about the Brolga Theatre was spot on. I’ve been saying the same thing for years.

The district has been crying out for a new entertainment/ convention centre to accommodate the big acts. International and Australian performers.

Hervey Bay, with its growing population, is now the ideal location to host this centre.

My suggestion of position for the entertainment/convention centre is the council owned old pie hotel site Hillyard St, Pialba,

just off Main St. Would be an ideal site making it once again the real CBD of HB. With the new proposed council chamber virtually across the road would be great for the business hub.

A showcase of construction 5-6 story resort style development offering million dollar views of all the bay and surrounds would be an ideal international credit to the whole Fraser Coast, Qld and Australia.

Imagine this facility with commanding views with an outside BBQ beer garden, large auditorium for all sort of shows with added cocktail and piano bar. Also, restaurants, gift shops, specialty stores and

coffee shops and board rooms for seminars and meetings. Up above 5 star accommodation for those who want to stay and play or those on work seminars. A great option for all local around our district to book weddings, 21st, and all special occasions celebrated in a magnificent location at a reasonable price.

I truly believe this is an achievable proposal considering this site is available already. A positive approach by council could make it great. What a boost for the district and of course the local economy.

Mark Potter

Brolga Theatre

inconvenient

Hi my name is Chris and I totally agree with you regarding the Brolga theatre.

I love going to live shows and the theatre, but we miss out on so much here in the bay.

I have been many times to Maryborough but the drive is horrendous, and as there is no public transport after six that is the only way to get there.

Conventions are huge money that we are all missing out on; look at the convention centre in Cairns. It is magnificent.

I can’t imagine any big companies thinking that Maryborough would be a much

irritates my rather defined sense of order and routine.

December is the month for everything Christmas.

RSL Carols by Candlelight, Christmas lights and Santa at the shops. At the risk of channelling the Grinch, November is simply not a Christmas month.

I was told by a friend the other day that the only rule is that there is no rule when it comes to Christmas. Perhaps it’s not an argument even worth having?

Is it never too early to start breaking out the tree and lights? What are your family traditions?

Send us a note and tell us.

more exciting place to hold their convention than Cairns, but Hervey Bay now would definitely give them some competition.

It is about time we all started to realise that the bay is never going to be like it was, a sleepy little village.

Vision for the future is what is needed and I for one would embrace it if it meant we would then be able to attract bigger and better entertainment.

Christine Benton

Rethink off leash laws

With reference to Cheryl

Cliftons letter to the Editor, regarding “Time to change offleash laws”.

With respect to you Cheryl, you paint a very sweet and pleasant picture of the interactions you and your dogs have with others ... and I’m happy that you’ve never felt threatened or unsafe at any time ... however, for those who have - I can assure it’s a traumatising situation to find yourself in, and it’s obvious that Mr Grimsley at some stage has experienced this.

It’s more frustrating when Council refuse to act on complaints.

It seems as though Mark, like

myself, would appreciate the opportunity to go the beach and not have himself or his dog feel threatened or approached by others.

The ‘boisterous, and energetic’ ones (as you so aptly put it), are at times the very problem -allowed to run at a dog whose temperament is unknown to them - dogs who may be reactive, anxious and not wanting any interaction. Respect others and their need for space. It’s not that difficult!

Being on an unleashed beach does not entitle anyone to simply let their dog loose to harass others who wish to be left alone.

It may potentially be an innocent interaction ... with disastrous results.

So maybe you should take a moment to try to understand another side to the story.

While I allow my dog off leash, and knowing he ‘needs his space’, I avoid any potential confrontation by immediately leashing him when another dog approaches and giving ample room until they have walked past each other, and then he is taken off the leash again.

It’s a pity other dog owners didn’t do the same.

My dog is not vicious nor aggressive and has never attacked another HOWEVER ... he has been attacked twice on the unleashed beach, sustaining facial and other injuries,

including a tom ear, requiring Veterinary treatment resulting in approximately $400 worth of expenses ... and Council did nothing!

The most recent incident was a pack of four dogs who were approaching me, playing rough with each other as they walked along the beach and with their owners.

I instantly leashed my dog and attempted to avoid a potential incident by giving a wide berth and allowing generous room to pass without incident, but the dogs pursued me and crowded my dog. The larger dog snapped at my dog’s face twice, causing my dog to react, before the owner came over and restrained him.

And the owners answer? “I’m so sorry .. .! didn’t think he’d ever do that to another dog,” which heightens the need for dogs to be leashed or, at bestcontrolled when other dogs are simply trying to walk by or be avoided.

You just don’t know the other dogs’ history.

Do I want to see leash free areas abolished? Absolutely not ... but stricter controls and consequences need to be enacted so everyone gets to enjoy their time at the beach.

To be able to access these beautiful unleashed beaches in our area is a privilege - not a right. and respecting others ‘space at the beach’ - is just common courtesy.

Only when everyone abides by the common sense rules without feeling entitled, then maybe everyone can have the opportunity to feel safe, and the threat of eradicating the off leash areas can be avoided.

‘Lets be sensible here’.

Barb Williams

Poor health system experience

My recent experience with our health system is not a good one, I’m afraid. While I was able to get an appointment with my doctor on 20 September 2022 without any delays he asked me if I would like to use the ‘Public’ system or the ‘Private’ system.

The private system being the faster option. Being a selffunded retiree, I said I would pay extra for the private system for quicker service. Well, was I wrong!!

The MRI Scan at a Hervey Bay Radiologist was a 6 week wait. The Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist in Bundaberg, I was referred to, has a 6 month waiting period!!

I would certainly hate to be waiting to see someone in the ‘Public’ system!

Our Cities of Maryborough, Bundaberg and Hervey Bay have definitely grown faster than our health system can cope with.

Lorna Davies

NEWSINBRIEF

Cool Country Social Music Club concert

The Cool Country Social Music Club concert will be held on Sunday 11th December, doors open at 11.00am for 11.30am start. This will be a family day for everyone to come along and join in the Christmas spirit.

Members of MACE Wide Bay Chapter will be attending with a number of children and they will also receive a donation on

the day.

Please notify by December 5th names and ages of children wishing to go on Santa’s list.

Cool Country Social Music Club is a non-for-profit group that not only donate regularly to local charities but invite club members and the public to come along and experience the soothing magic of music and singing. Practice nights are on Thursday evenings commencing at 4pm and social concerts are held on the

second Sunday of the month. Our fabulous club band perform several genres of music, including Blues, Rock n Roll and Country. Come along and sing with the band or play an instrument or simply enjoy the friendly atmosphere listening to music.

Both events are held in the Hervey Bay Senior Citizens Hall, cnr Denmans Camp Rd and Totness St Torquay. Max Butler-President 0418 767 521 coolcountry. herveybay@gmail.com

A hole new ball game

START practicing your swing golf gurus because the region’s best mini golf course is set to open soon, and will look epic!

The announcement came as the Mini Golf Hervey Bay Facebook page was launched recently, highlighting the start to Stage 1 of the project being built by the Hervey Bay RSL on the corner of Bideford and Truro Streets in Torquay.

It was clear by the hundreds of positive comments and shares on the Facebook page that the course is set to fill a void in the region when it comes to entertainment for locals and tourists alike.

Hervey Bay RSL CEO Jason Lynch said that was always the intention for the long-awaited project.

He said the 2500sqm course

was modelled off the very popular Maroochy River Mini Golf at Bli Bli and will feature an additional 800sqm reception area, licensed café and space for a whole lot of family fun.

The shaded 18-hole course will have the added challenge of a creek running through the course, landscaped humps and hollows, water features, sand traps and lights for night games.

The mini golf will be open seven days a week.

“Seeing the excavators break ground on the site this week means that the development is now in full swing,” Mr Lynch said.

“Our vision was to bring an attraction to Hervey Bay that gives families and businesses

something different to do in the region, and I believe the mini golf will definitely fill that void.

“It’s not just about tourism. It’s also about giving businesses somewhere different to hold corporate events and functions, and we’ll have an area for children’s parties too.

“There will also be special ‘pro’ days where putt-putt enthusiasts can bring their own putter to play.”

Mini Golf Hervey Bay is expected to open in mid-2023.

Stage two of the development will see 14 townhouses built and Stage three will include a 32-bed motel.

Stay up to date with progress on the Mini Golf Hervey Bay Facebook page. www.facebook. com/minigolfherveybay

Rubbish Art cleans up big in prizes

YEARS of collecting washed up ocean rubbish from around Australia and a creative eye has proved profitable for Heather Johnston at this year’s Fraser Coast Waste to Art competition.

Ms Johnston took the top spot of Category 1 (Over 18) at the competition with her 2.5m fish sculpture, ‘Marine Debris Debi’.

After spending much of the year caring for her mother who passed away four weeks ago, Heather returned to create the art in just three weeks.

“I was waking up at 5am in the morning to work on it, sewing and moulding the chicken wire,” she said.

Ms Johnston who usually works with water colours said Debi was a passion project.

Category 2 (12-17 years) was won by friends Tilly Stewart and Alyssa Rose.

Their work ‘Deforestation a Losing Battle’ was created at school with the materials sourced from home and opportunity shops.

Coined by the girls as Garry the Gullah, their sculpture is composed of half metal and half paper materials. Despite this being the first work that the pair created together, they

said they worked well with no arguments.

Tilly said it was important for people to rethink waste and how to minimise their environmental footprint.

“I think it is very important for young people around the world to think about their environmental impact as we face climate change and our world is deteriorating as we speak,” she said. “People need to understand the implications of their actions.”

Alissa said the highlight of the competition had been the artistic process of creating the work.

The Waste to Art exhibition is open until 8 January 2023

at Gatakers Artspace in Maryborough.

Community members are encouraged to check out the more than 150 artworks and place a vote for their favourite to win the People’s Choice Award.

For more information go to www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/ waste-to-art.

Waste to Art aims to challenge the way we look at waste and celebrates reusing and repurposing waste across the region through works of art.

Aspiring and professional artists have created works using items destined for landfill.

Straight from the sea to

Tilly Stewart and Alyssa Rose

Major upgrade progresses at Bunnings Intersection

A MAJOR upgrade to one of Hervey Bay’s busiest road intersections is progressing as part of the $59 million Bunnings development on the corner of McLiver Street and Main Street.

Cr David Lee said the work would improve traffic flow through the intersection of Main Street and McLiver Street near the Pialba Aldi and Stockland Shopping Centre which often experienced significant congestion with traffic backing up into the Stockland car park.

“The Bunnings development has given us an opportunity to work collaboratively with a number of landholders and businesses to achieve a substantial upgrade to the Main Street and McLiver Street intersection,” he said.

A traffic analysis of the intersection determined that a

left turn slip lane from McLiver Street (from the Stocklands/ Aldi shopping centres) into Main Street would help alleviate congestion issues and improve the efficient operations of the traffic signals.

Cr Lee said Bunnings, as part of its development approval, was required to build a new right turn lane into Main Street from McLiver Street (westbound), to improve traffic flow at the intersection.

“Council has completed detailed design work for an intersection upgrade to the western side of McLiver Street. This work will start after the Bunnings intersection works are completed,” Cr Lee said.

“Council is continuing talks with neighbouring landowners to acquire land to undertake its portion of the project –adding the slip lane to improve

the flow of traffic leaving the Stockland Shopping Centre and Aldi.

The project includes:

• An extra right turn lane from McLiver Street (westbound) into Main Street;

• Construction of left turn lane from Main Street into McLiver Street (eastbound);

• Construction of left turn lane from McLiver Street into Main Street (northbound);

• Extension of the right turn lane into Stockland and Aldi in Main Street (southbound);

• Extension of right turn lane into McLiver Street from Main St (northbound);

• New right turn lane into Bunnings in McLiver Street;

• New left turn lane into Bunnings in Main Street;

• New roundabout at the intersection of McLiver Street and Davis Drive;

• Inclusion of extra pedestrian leg on the traffic signals.

MAX Employment’s Cutting Edge Timber Program

THE QUEENSLAND

timber industry contributes $3.8 billion to the state economy and employs 25,000 Queenslanders including thousands in the Wide Bay area.

The Cutting Edge Timber Program connects candidates from MAX Employment and other job providers from around the region with pre-employment screening interviews and medical checks followed by a timber industry focused training program.

During the three-week training course, participants complete a certificate of attainment in FWP20316 Certificate II in Saw Milling and Processing while also familiarising themselves with timber processing mills in the Maryborough area.

After experiencing unemployment for eight years, participant Josh (pictured) joined MAX and shortly after enrolled in the program. He is now working with DTM and enjoying stable employment for the first time.

“We’re pleased to be working collaboratively with Austin at the Local Jobs Program, the local timber industry and other job providers to give locals sustainable job opportunities and career paths,” says MAX

“We’re looking forward to continuing to connect up to 30 suitable candidates with career opportunities in the timber industry,” says Mr Papas.

The combination of customised pre-employment training and input from DTM combine to give the new recruits the best chance of long-term success.

Upon completion of the program, participants are either offered employment with DTM or will take away tangible and transferrable skills

for wood process operator roles at other local mills which MAX Employment has solid relationships with.

A range of career progression opportunities are available in the timber industry.

Up to 30 participants will be given access to the training and employment opportunities during the rollout of the initiative.

Places are limited. The next intake of 10 participants will start on 14 November 2022 with applications open for the final intake, expected to start in late January 2023.

Regional Manager, Aaron Papas.

Participant Josh working with timber

Poly melter creates lightweight bricks

FRASER Coast Regional Councillor David Lee said the amount of polystyrene recycled in the region had more than doubled in the last financial year.

“In 2021/22, Fraser Coast residents recycled 21 tonnes of polystyrene; that’s a mountain of material that was diverted from landfill,” Cr Lee said.

“That’s a lot of space that has been saved, and the more space we can save the longer we can keep the Saltwater Creek Road landfill operating.

Polystyrene can be taken to the recycling shed at Council’s Nikenbah transfer station and the Maryborough landfill. It should not be placed in the yellow lid recycling bins that are collected from in front of your house.

The polystyrene collected by Council is fed into a machine that shreds and melts it.

It is then formed into bricks ready for resale.

“The bricks are sold, and the material is used to create other products such as picture frames and boards,” Cr Lee said.

More than 600 tonnes of items were diverted from landfill to be reused or repurposed through the Nikenbah and Maryborough tip shop over the last year.

“If items are not in resellable condition, we salvage whatever we can at our recycling shed before disposing the rest to landfill,” Cr Lee said.

“While a lot of things can be recycled, not all of them

can go in the recycling bin; some, like paints and oils, broken electrical items and polystyrene packaging, should be taken to a transfer station or landfill site,” Cr Lee said.

“Most of the items that can be recycled can be disposed of for free at the Council transfer stations and landfill.

“There is a charge to dispose of fridges, freezes and air conditioners to cover the cost of degassing and processing the refrigerant.

“There is also a cost for tyres to cover the cost of shipping them to a processing plant near Brisbane.

“But other items such as steel, green waste up to 1 tonne and paper are accepted for free.

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New footpaths a boost for school students

GETTING to school will be a little easier for students attending the Hervey Bay Special School or the Kawungan State School thanks to a footpath installed by the Fraser Coast Regional Council.

The work was one of several footpath projects across the Fraser Coast that have been completed, are underway or about to start.

“As part of the project, about 430 metres of a 1.3m-wide concrete footpath has been installed on the southern side of Frangipanni Avenue and on the western side of Eugenia Way between Grevillea Street and Oleander Avenue,” Cr David Lee said.

The project also included the installation of a refuge island crossing point in Frangipanni Avenue.

“The project was identified as part of Council’s Active Travel Strategy,” Cr Lee said.

“Reducing

The $205,000 project was partially funded under the State Government’s Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme and undertaken by Council’s workforce.

Projects in Maryborough and Burrum Heads will cover the replacement of worn-out footpaths and new footpath projects.

Council has a huge footpath network, Cr Denis Chapman said.

“In the current financial year, Council has allocated $1.6m

to building new footpaths and bikeways and $593,000 to replacing worn-out footpaths,” he said.

In Burrum Heads, a 100m section of the existing paved footpath along the Esplanade adjacent to the Burrum Heads Boat Ramp carpark towards Ross Street will be replaced with a 1.3m-wide concrete footpath.

The $90,000 project will be undertaken by Council’s workforce.

In Maryborough, the 110m section of footpath on the western side of Saltwater Creek Road between Ellis Street and Nuneaton Street is also being replaced.

The section was identified for replacement as part of Council’s annual footpath inspection program.

The $120,000 project is being undertaken by Council’s workforce.

“The work will help ensure students are safe on their way to and from school and reassure parents that it is safe to let their children walk, cycle or scoot to school.

the number of vehicles on the roads, especially around schools, is very important to Council and also helps us reduce congestion.”

Sleepbus service for homeless to run from Pialba carpark

A NEW sleepbus offering overnight accommodation for the homeless and vulnerable will operate nightly from a carpark on the Esplanade in Pialba as part of a six-month trial of the service.

Hervey Bay Bendigo Community Bank and sleepbus have joined together to convert a bus into a safe, mobile sleeping space for up to 20 people each night.

Branch Manager for the Community Bank Tim Evans said, “We are very proud to be giving back to the community with a sleepbus as the homeless crisis is a real priority for Hervey Bay.”

The sleepbus includes climate controlled individual sleep pods with sheets, linen and a pillow included, along with a lockable door and toilet. It also includes overnight security and CCTV surveillance, storage for belongings, a place for pets, and a twin cabin for overnight volunteers.

The Hervey Bay sleepbus is due to be delivered and start operating in January 2023.

Cr Jade Wellings said the housing crisis had left many people without a roof over

their heads and the sleepbus was a fantastic initiative to help those sleeping rough.

“It is important that governments at all levels work together and work with businesses, charities and individuals to address the challenging housing issues confronting our community,” she said.

“Council congratulates the Hervey Bay Bendigo Community Bank and sleepbus for providing this service, which will do so much for those in our community who have so little.

“This is about getting people off the street and offering an immediate, first stop, cost effective solution for our society’s most vulnerable,

catching them early until they can get back on their feet.”

At a meeting on 23rd November, Council approved the carpark at Apex Park in Pialba as the site for the bus to operate from on a nightly basis from 8pm to 8am, subject to a six-month trial period.

During the day, the sleepbus would return to its depot to be cleaned and reset.

The sleepbus organisation is a registered not-forprofit charity that currently provides services in Canberra, Maroochydore and Queanbeyan, with further services planned for Sydney, Melbourne and Byron Bay.

More information is available at www.sleepbus.org

TIPS FOR A HEALTHY SMILE THIS CHRISTMAS

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Out and about at the Hervey Bay RSL

Photos by Kim Parnell, What’s On Fraser Coast

Pamela Cardwell & Chris MacDonald say cheers to a Sunday

Lewis Sillman, 5, with sister Ellie, 8 and Grandma Penny Dul, cool off with ice cream

Back row – Chiamanda 10, Nuenna ,12, Elnyindiya, 14. Front row –

Birthday girl Oyediya, 7, Jessica & Wesley

Julie & Kerry savour the coffee and the conversation

Candy & Michael Topp thought lunch out was delicious

Margaret Mack & Pat McGowan enjoy the catch-upe

Kaiden, 11, Kristy, Allan & Archer MacPhail, 6, enjoy the day together Matilda, 9 and Ava, 13, with twin brothers Sebastian & Xavier Topp, 11

Boob choir is simply joyful

BORN of the intention to meet once a week for companionship and finding comfort in song, has resulted in the formation of the ‘Soul Sisters’, for local women facing the challenges of breast cancer.

Instigated by well know local singing teacher Twila Whittingham, the concept was born quite unexpectantly.

“It was an inspiration that popped up in my meditation not long after I was diagnosed with a precancerous tumour,” Twila said.

“I have been teaching people to sing for over 40 years and bringing choirs together to 35 of those.

“This is in fact the first adult choir I have assisted in putting together, as my background is predominantly with children.”

“Once I had the idea, I contacted Megan Lynch, our

Breast Care nurse here in Hervey Bay.

“She quickly became the ‘soul’ driver who spread the message amongst the cohort of ladies in our region, facing the same challenges.”

“We get together once a week and our singing sessions are packed with enthusiasm, joy, laughter and beautiful song.”

“It is music therapy, not a purist choir. We generate smiles.”

“Of the 35 vibrant joyous women who are a part of the choir, most have never performed before.

“The common thread is that they have all been touched in some way by Breast Cancer, either themselves or indirectly.

“Some have fought their battle, while some still have the battle of their lives ahead.”

The joy filled troupe have a

varied repertoire and delighted coffee lovers at Operation Underground on Bideford Street recently with their first performance.

“The silver thread that runs through the group is to support all the sisterhood facing their Breast cancer challenge and to live each moment of life fearlessly, to live our moments mindfully and joyfully.”

“The ladies all feel their happiness scale go off the register. They feel liberated through music.”

“We are making a beautiful difference in our lives, as we sing our songs straight from our souls.”

The Soul Sisters have accepted an invitation to appear at the Hervey Bay RSL – Carols by Candlelight on Saturday 10 December.

ON A beautiful block of land in the peaceful suburb of Wondunna, you will find Lisa Paxton surrounded by her gorgeous dogs, Snickers and Bundy and about ten chickens somewhere out the back.

It is a far cry from her childhood, growing up in the outer suburbs of Sydney with her younger brother.

Lisa, her husband guy, and their youngest daughter Brontie, who is nearly eighteen, have called the suburb home for the last four years.

“Brontie is nearly eighteen and has recently graduated from high school. She has her whole life in front of her.

“I am very proud of the

young woman she has become,” said Lisa.

Lisa’s oldest daughter Britney has a family of her own and lives on the Gold Coast.

Lisa and Guy met each other at a family member’s engagement party back in Sydney and got along well. That was twenty-one years ago.

After coming to Hervey Bay a few times to visit Guy’s brother, the two decided to make the move and bring their family to Hervey Bay as they thought that it was a beautiful place to live.

Lisa is a support worker and works for herself. She loves her job and loves helping people,

and embraces the many challenges that come with this kind of work.

The last ten years have been difficult for the Paxton family. Nine years ago, Lisa was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Lisa says, “I was due for my regular scheduled check-up, nothing more.

“I had no reason to be alarmed as I had no pain or symptoms and was feeling well.

“Unfortunately, after an ultrasound, a cancerous lump was found in my left breast.

“The news was a huge shock as no one in my family had ever had breast cancer.

“The diagnosis was quickly

By Kim Parnell from What’s On Fraser Coast

a walk.

followed by an operation, chemo, radiation and then five years on a hormone blocker as my cancer was hormone positive.

“After all of the treatment and check-ups, I was given the all-clear.”

But that wasn’t the end of it.

Lisa continues, “Then, Last December, I was told that the breast cancer had come back, but this time it was in the other breast.

“I have now had all the treatment, so am hoping that the cancer is gone.

“I am still having immunotherapy every three weeks and am on hormone blockers again, this time for ten

years.”

Other than the weight gain caused by medication, one of the hardest things to overcome for Lisa was the hair loss, not once but twice.

Before cancer, Lisa had long hair and equates losing it to almost losing her identity. The second time her hair grew back, it was grey, which took some getting used to.

Lisa tries not to dwell on the difficult and dark times and keeps herself busy.

She also exercises when she can, so most mornings, is out walking.

“I am just living life. I enjoy water aerobics, going to the beach and taking the dogs for

“I wouldn’t mind learning photography and maybe a bit of art. I look forward to trying new things and ticking a few things off my list.

“The biggest advice that I can give someone who has recently received a cancer diagnosis is to look after yourself.

“It is all about self-care. Make sure you have a good network of friends and family around you and try to stay as healthy as you can.

“All these things will help with your mental health too.

“To all those men and women out there - Get your breasts checked, don’t put it off. It could save your life!”

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Red Dragons Boat Club

THE FRASER Coast Red Dragons Boat Club is a small, all-inclusive club paddling in the beautiful, sheltered waters of the Fraser Coast, on the foreshore of Scarness beach.

In 2019 after competing at National Level in Canberra a small group of regional dragon boat paddlers from the Fraser Coast came together to form a regional paddling group to encourage and promote healthy physical activity and social interaction through the sport of dragon boating.

With support from the Fraser Coast Regional Council the Fraser Coast Red Dragons became an incorporated entity in October 2020.

Club members come from very diverse backgrounds and share both a love of

paddling both socially and competitively.

Our club values a strong community spirit and we have developed mutually beneficial partnerships with other paddling clubs like the Fraser Coast Outrigger Canoe Club. Our partnership promotes sharing of club resources, supports each clubs’ organised events (regattas, social paddling events) and in paving the way for the community groups to access and participate in both sports.

With 42% of our members being Veterans, the club has a deep interest in promoting the psychological and physical health benefits of paddling in alleviating illnesses associated with service life and in reducing depression, anxiety, chronic pain and importantly

in enhancing self-regard.

The Red Dragons alongside the Fraser Coast Outriggers have aligned to develop paddling programs to improve the lives of Veterans.

The Fraser Coast Regional Council has been instrumental in providing the club with the beginnings of a home base at Scarness as well as in the awarding of community grants that have allowed the club to delivery its services to the community.

With the support of Councillor David Lee, the club is working together with the Fraser Coast Regional Council to establish a permanent club base at Scarness.

Look up Fraser Coast Red Dragons Boat Club Inc on Facebook and join us for a paddle.

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No silent night at Seafront Oval

IN 1937, popular radio presenter for 3KZ Norman Banks was walking through the streets of St Kilda, Victoria when he spotted an elderly woman whose face lit up while singing carols alone on Christmas eve.

The scene gave him an idea: what if, rather than singing carols alone, people could come together, ensuring no one spent Christmas Eve by themselves? The event would be called ‘Carols by Candlelight’.

The Australian tradition is well and truly alive in Hervey Bay with a 7000-strong crowd expected to come together for the annual Hervey Bay RSL Carols by Candlelight on December 10.

The Hervey Bay RSL Community Grants program has supported the much-loved event for many years and organiser Luke Strochnetter couldn’t be more thankful for

this year’s grant of $12,000 to help cover running costs.

“We are truly grateful to have the support of so many local businesses including the Hervey Bay RSL,” Luke said.

“The Hervey Bay RSL have been the main supporters of The Hervey Bay Carols by Candlelight for over 10 years and we simply wouldn't be able to continue this much loved tradition without their support.

“This event is fully run by volunteers so to have support from the Hervey Bay RSL allows us to make the event as successful as possible.”

The event is presented by the Hervey Bay Christian Ministers Association and organised by 360 Degrees Marketing and truly promises a night full of festive favourites with the carols program starting with live entertainment on stage before 5pm with the main program

running from 6pm-8pm.

The program will be filled to the brim with traditional Carols, fun festive songs, singers and musicians from the community, and all of your favourite Christmas singalongs.

We are also expecting a very special guest from the North Pole.

The evening will also finish with the Prime Agents Fireworks Finale that will be nothing short of spectacular.

Gates open from 4.30pm with the main program commencing at 6pm.

“I encourage everyone to dress up in their best Christmas outfits and come along for a great night celebrating Christmas and the Birth of Jesus.”

This is a smoke, alcohol and pet free event. You can follow Hervey Bay RSL Carols by Candlelight on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

Luke Strochnetter from 360 Degrees Marketing and long-time organiser Julie Terry

Pitt pushes petition for heart doctors

THE WIDE Bay region, encompassing Hervey Bay, is home to 204,000 people, and is currently facing the threat of having only one interventional cardiologist to care for people having heart attacks.

Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt said with over 1,700 patients from the Wide Bay last year alone receiving cardiology care when three interventional cardiologists practised locally, it is expected that wait lists will blow out and patients are likely to be air lifted to Brisbane for urgent heart surgery, putting lives at risk.

“At a cost to taxpayers of around $20,000 per patient air lifted, it’s time the Labor Government acted by implementing a basic change to the way exemptions are granted for specialists to be approved to work in regional areas,” Mr Pitt said.

“The Wide Bay has an ageing population, in a lower income area that has high rates of cardiac disease. All three of these factors combine to prove that we desperately need to attract and retain local cardiologists here in the Wide Bay.”

“When you have a heart attack, time is of the essence.

Patients need to be wheeled into an operating theatre, not into an ambulance to have them airlifted to a hospital down south just because we can’t get cardiologists due to a technical issue with the way workforce shortages are calculated.”

“I have launched a petition calling on the Federal Health Minister to make urgent changes before patients in this region are adversely affected.”

“This issue was recently brought to my attention by local cardiologists who provide crucial cardiac care to numerous patients through

both the Wide Bay Hospital Health Service and private hospitals in the region,” Mr Pitt said.

“If a specialist no longer bills in that area, their provider number remains active, so on paper it looks like there are sufficient specialists in the region.”

“Without this change, the future of Cardiac care in the Wide Bay region is at risk, and patients could be at risk, which is simply unacceptable.”

To sign the petition please visit: www.gopetition.com/ petitions/more-heart-doctorsfor-hinkler.html

– Lifestyle Officer

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PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION LOCATED AT PIALBA

Solutions

Telstra plans to upgrade an existing telecommunications facility located at 5 Hillyard Street, Pialba, QLD 4655 (Lot 2 RP98096) www.rfnsa.com.au/4655005

1. Telstra are currently upgrading existing mobile network facilities to allow for the introduction of 5G to Telstra’s network. As part of this network upgrade, Telstra proposes the installation of NR850 (5G) technologies at the Pialba locality and surrounds.

2. The proposed works at the above site includes the removal of thirteen (13) panel antennas and the installation of twelve (12) panel antennas (each no more than 2.8m long). Proposed works also include the removal and installation of associated ancillary equipment. All internal equipment will be housed within the existing equipment shelter located at the base of the facility. Telstra regards the proposed installation as a Low-Impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 based on the above description.

3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or written submissions should be directed to Teah Hammet, Aurecon Australasia via email to: Teah.Hammet@aurecongroup.com or via post to: Teah Hammet, Aurecon Australasia Locked Bag 331, Brisbane, QLD 4001 by 5pm on 15/12/2022.

The team at Bay Chiropractic Centre would like to welcome Adam East (Chiropractor) starting practice as of the 17/11/22. Adam is an experienced Chiropractor working for the last 35 years in his own multi-doctor practice in Brisbane.

He has been visiting the Wide Bay area for many years and now lives in Burrum Heads. Adam has been involved in the cricket scene as both coach and helping his four sons in their sporting endeavours.

Techniques: Diversified (manual) Activator, SOT, Pierce Thompson (drop), impulse adjusting, Applied Kinesiology, NET cranial release, Gonstead, TBM, HIO, Myofascial release and others.

To make an appointment to see Dr. Adam East please call Bay Chiropractic Centre 4124 1313 Shop 3/55 Main Street, Pialba

THEQUIZZY

1 Who immediately succeeded John Howard as Treasurer of Australia? 2 What is the main ingredient in traditional nasi goreng? 3 Which team won the 2021-22 Big Bash League final? 4 Leon Trotsky was assassinated in which country of the Americas in 1940? 5 True or false? The Mount Lofty Ranges are in the Northern Territory. 6 Thich Nhat Hanh was a leading figure in which religion? 7 The Crimean War was fought during which decade of the 19th century? 8 The Dark Tower: The Wind Through the Keyhole is a 2012 novel by which author? 9 What is the full title of the 2022 series of Australian Survivor? 10 The Trans-Australian railway runs from Port Augusta in South Australia to which city in Western Australia? 11 What is the official language of Jordan?

12 Michael Caine was nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor for his role in which 2021 movie?

13 Which halogen element has the symbol, At?

14 At the beginning of a game of chess, which piece sits immediately to the right of the white Queen?

15 March of the Toy Soldiers is one of the musical scenes from which ballet by Tchaikovsky?

16 Which 2001 movie starring Mark

Wahlberg featured a fictional band named Steel Dragon?

17 The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, listed in the Guinness World Records, is a popular tourist attraction in which Queensland town?

18 Pantothenic acid is also known as which one of the B vitamins?

19 Haneen Zreika, AFLW’s first Muslim player, started her AFLW career with which team?

20 Which progressive English rock band had the 1977 instrumental hit, Fanfare for the Common Man?

21 The Yakuza organised crime syndicate was founded during which century?

22 Australian sportsperson, Nathan Outteridge, won Olympic gold and silver medals in which sport?

23 Joseph MaldonadoPassage is known professionally by what name?

24 How many points is the blue ball worth in a game of snooker?

25 Which author created the character, Tom Ripley?

26 Macaronesia is a collection of archipelagos in which ocean?

27 Who are the three main characters in the TV series, Absolutely Fabulous?

28 In January 2022, West African leaders suspended which country from its regional political and economic union due to a military coup in the country?

29 Ashleigh Barty played against which person in the final of the 2022 Australian Open women’s singles tournament?

30 Montserrat is an overseas territory of which country?

31 Which comedian was a contestant on

the founders of which internet streaming service, started in 2011? 41 Golden-collared, blue-headed, chestnutfronted, and yellow-collared are all species of which bird? 42 Belgrade is the capital city of which country? 43 A peacherine is said to be a cross between a peach and which other fruit? 44 How many times did Tiger Woods win the Australian Masters golf tournament? 45 What is the most populous island of French Polynesia?

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Kyle Adnam and Adam Gibson were the co-captains of which team in the 202021 Australian NBL season?

Which car company makes the PT Cruiser?

Who was the lead singer of the band, Australian Crawl?

Which letter in the Greek alphabet comes between epsilon and eta?

With over 36 years industry experience here in the Bay and with a grazing background, Gary’s knowledge is second to none. As the longest standing butcher in Hervey Bay, Gary describes himself as a traditional butcher who takes pride in his work.

With his own family-run feed lot in Maryborough, Gary’s wife Malou looks after their cattle. Feeding, watering, mustering and drafting, the herd to ensure they’re ready for market. The cattle are fed for 100 – 130 days before being sent to abattoirs, they are then sold through Whale City Butcher on Islander Road.

Gary and his old-style staff of butchers love what they do and are very trusted by hospitals and aged care facilities for their reliability, freshness and prices.

Not only does Gary have the best eating quality, ultra Black Angus beef in town (yum!), he also has a great range of other meat including more hard to find offerings such as croc, venison and quail. Whale City Wholesale & Bulk Meats offers great prices, easy parking or free delivery in town.

If you are looking for something special and want to support local businesses, see Gary today.

Bay clubs lead in cricket

CRICKET: Hervey Bay hosted a doubleheader in round seven of the Fraser Coast Senior Cricket competition.

Cavaliers and Ausrocks faced off on Allan Embrey Oval, with Ausrocks winning the toss and sending Cavaliers into bat.

Cavaliers lost opener Aaron Jackson, early for four runs before settling down to bat out the 40 overs and make the total of 4/239.

Luke McCully was the top scorer for the Cavaliers with 86 from 90 balls and was well supported by Will Robinson with 68 and Hayden Kington with 34.

In reply, a solid opening 34-run partnership for Ausrocks was not enough, with wickets falling regularly. The Maryborough team lost six wickets for thirty runs in their middle order making their task impossible.

They were dismissed in the thirty-fourth over for 133.

Three Cavaliers bowlers, Ashley Kington, Kian Barr, and Martin Burston, each collected two wickets.

On Keith Dunne Oval, it was Bushrangers Blue up against Cavnish. Bushrangers won the toss and chose to bat.

The Blue’s top order set up the win with opener David

Lever 70, Brent Dean 64 and Harsh Patel 31, establishing a solid total for Cavnish to chase, finishing on 6/244 from their 40 overs.

Thomas Kidd was the best of the Cavnish bowlers with 3/32 from his six overs.

Cavnish started well in their chase with their top three making solid starts, opener Nicholas top scoring with 57. The middle order failed

Unfortunately, they did not receive much support, with Williams posting 44 and Ed Cooper 30 being the only bats to get started. Bushrangers Gold fell for 155 in the thirtyseventh over.

Grammars Tinana bowlers Laird McKay, Curtis Farrell, and Isaac Sommerfeld each collected three wickets.

In reply, Rajinder Kumar was bowled early for six before Curtis Farrell was injured in a run-out after a mix-up with his batting partner Buddy Farrell.

In a shaky chase, the Maryborough team ran down the Bushranger’s total in the thirty-ninth over, finishing on 9/156.

Jeff Farrell top-scored for Tinana Grammars with 31.

Surf Lifesavers to compete in state championships

SURF LIFESAVING:

to get going, and the team were dismissed for 169 in the thirty-fourth over, handing the Bushrangers team a 75-run win.

The loss of early wickets in their chase was not enough to stop Grammars Tinana from grabbing the win over Bushrangers Gold in Maryborough.

Winning the toss and sending Bushrangers in to bat, Grammars Tinana stuck early, dismissing opener Matt O’Brien for two runs before Lewis Williams and Kurtis Everett dug in for a 50-run partnership.

Nathan Firth-Meldrum was the pick of the Bushrangers Gold bowlers with 3/35.

Finlay Ignatenko starred with the ball with figures of 4/14 off his eight overs.

The results have levelled up the ladder, with Cavaliers leading on 23 points, then Cavnish on 21, with Bushrangers a point behind in third. Bushrangers Gold holds the fourth position on 18, with Grammars Tinana two points back in fifth. Ausrocks are on the bottom of the ladder with four points.

Millie Jackson, Tallen Gunn and Grace Wright will represent Country in the Queensland Interbranch Championships at Bilinga on the Gold Coast.

The three young surf lifesavers gained selection to the Country team after outstanding performances at the Northern Australia championships.

Hervey Bay Surf Lifesaving Club coach Tony Grima believes they will perform well over the weekend.

“Millie and Grace have been there before, and it is the first time for Tallen. They have

plenty of talent and have been training well, and I believe they should all be aiming for top five positions,” Grima said.

He knows they face tough opposition against the Sunshine and Gold Coast competitors, but that good results are achievable.

“They are proving that someone from our little club can represent at a higher level and give the younger competitors something to strive for,” he said.

Having experienced the championships last year, Grace Wright is excited about the carnival.

“It is pretty cool to represent my club and the country team, and after last year, I know it is fun, and I believe I should be able to finish in the top five,” Wright said.

It is a similar story for Millie Jackson, and after stumbling in the sprints last year, she is ready to improve.

“I want to do my best and hopefully make it to the finals,” Jackson said.

For Tallen Gunn, he is ready to soak in the experience.

“It is a big confidence boost to make the team, and I am ready to go out and have some fun and do my best,” Gunn said.

Slade & Aletha Walters

74 Pacific Haven Circuit, Pacific Haven Pacific Haven’s Best Kept Secret!

Welcome to your own private oasis…. Tranquil, private and grand! This elevated architecturally designed Pavilion style home proudly sits on the waterfront of ‘Cherwell River’. This masterpiece truly offers a peaceful country lifestyle, positioned on an impressive 2.14 acres of beautiful tropical gardens and one of the best crab and fishing spots right at your front door.

Features we love!

• Featuring 3 separate pavilions

• 3 bedrooms

• 3 modern bathrooms

• Chefs style kitchen with stone bench tops and quality appliances

• Open plan/kitchen dining

• Media room

• Large three bay garage with a mezzanine floor and drive through access to the riverfront plus additional room for storage of caravan/boat

• Located (approx) 35 mins to Hervey Bay

View Saturday 3rd Dec 10.30am to 11.00am Saturday 10th Dec 11.15 to 11.45am

Price: $498,000

4/9 Freshwater St, Scarness

Modern Townhouse - Walk to The Esplanade

Positioned one street back from the Esplanade is this modern 3 bedroom townhouse offering a great opportunity to live in one of Hervey Bay’s best locations. If you are after a low maintenance home that is walking distance to everything then then this home will tick all the right boxes.

• 3 good sized bedrooms

• Master bedroom features ensuite with twin vanities and large shower

• Ducted air conditioning upstairs in all bedrooms

• Modern family bathroom

• Great sized kitchen with plenty of cupboard space

• Open plan living with air conditioning downstairs

• Laundry downstairs, plus a separate toilet

• Undercover entertainment area and court yard

• Single remote garage with internal access

• Solar panels

Fauna Lakes, 3 Shell Street, Urangan

It’s all about the “lifestyle.”

Master-built units in a secure gated community consisting of 18 units.

• 8 x Units - 2 x bedroom/ensuite / single lock up garage

• 2 x Waterfront units- 2 x bedroom /ensuite /single lock up garage

• 8 x Waterfront units -3 x bedroom/ensuite/double lock up garage

All units are designed with A/C, ceiling fans, high ceilings, BIR to all bedrooms. open plan kitchen with designer stone bench tops, dishwasher, wall oven and built in microwave, laundry with stone bench tops, washing machine and dryer, plantation shutters to bedroom windows, outdoor alfresco area, solar panels and private courtyards.

View By Appointment Price On Application

3 Musgrave Close, Kawungan

2 1 4

Amazing Home, Incredible Location, Large Size Block!!!

• Airconditioned main bedroom featuring a walk-in robe and ensuite

• Spacious Living Area

• Open kitchen with plenty of cupboard space

• Generous undercover entertainment area

• Great sized laundry

• Fully fenced spacious 932 m2 allotment, located in a quiet cul-de-sac

• Ideal location positioned in the Kawungan School catchment area, short drive to Hervey Bays main CBD and Hospital Precinct.

View: Saturday 3rd Dec 12.45 to 1.15pm

Saturday 10th Dec 9.45 to 10.15am

Price: $610,000 Web ID: rh.com.au/hervey bay/L20606854

Hervey Bay 4128 2188

357 Esplanade, Scarness rh.com.au/herveybay

4 Cambridge Way, Urraween

Quality family home!

This home is situated within easy walking distance to a kids park and has loads of storage space.

Featuring four good sized bedrooms, main with ensuite & walk-in robe. Living room with A/C, separate family/dining, stylish kitchen and DLUG with direct access to house.

Undercover entertaining area. 800sqm allotment with space for a pool. You will be impressed with this home!

View Saturday 3rd Dec 1.30pm to 2.00pm Saturday 10th Dec 9.00 to 9.30am

Price $675,000 Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/L1074378

103/5 Serenity Drive, Eli Waters

Villa Available Now - Premier Lifestyle Resort

2 2 3

This near new villa located in Hervey Bay’s Premier Lifestyle Resort, Thyme, is available for you to purchase and move in now. Consisting of three bedrooms, main with ensuite, spacious living areas, east facing covered alfresco, premier finishes throughout and double lock up garage. You are sure to feel the warm appeal as you approach this villa from the security of the gated entrance to Thyme Lifestyle Resort.

View By Appointment

Price $578,000

Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/ L19658523

2 2 4

10 Dawes Cres, Urraween

Amazing Family Home Ready To Inspect

Near new 4 bed, 2 bath, family home, insulated covered entertainment area, raised garden beds and great potential for caravan/boat access down the side of the property.

Solar, reverse cycle A/C, open plan kitchen/living/ dining and second living area, patio with pull down screens and a fully fenced, low maintenance yard.

Centrally located and close to major shopping, hospital precinct and schools.

View Saturday 3rd Dec 10.30 to 11.00am

Saturday 10th Dec 11.15 to 11.45am

Price $685,000 Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/ L19658958

4 Payne Lane, Urraween

Stunning Home Seachange Location

• Four bedrooms

• Two bathrooms

• Two living areas, chef’s kitchen

• Under roof alfresco terrace

• Mains gas

• Double garage

• Security screens

View Saturday 3rd Dec 11.15 to 11.45am

Saturday 10th Dec 10.30 to 11.00am

Price $728,000 Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/L20443020

Hervey Bay 4128 2188

357 Esplanade, Scarness rh.com.au/herveybay

2 2 4

8 Parklink East Ave, Wondunna

Modern Family Home

• Open plan kitchen/dining – airconditioned

• 4 good sized bedrooms with BIR’s

• Main bedroom features ensuite

• Modern family bathroom

• Fully fenced 650m2 allotment

• Remote controlled, double lock up garage

• Separate laundry

View Saturday 3rd Dec 12.00 to 12.30pm

Saturday 10th Dec 10.30 to 11.00am Price $558,000 Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/ L19316479

2 2 4

25 Zephyr St, Scarness

Beachside Gem

1 2 3

Act quickly to secure this 3 bedroom beachside gem! Ideally located just a short stroll to The Esplanade, Scarness beach and close to all the amenities this highly sought-after location has to offer.

Property highlights:

• Good sized kitchen, separate loungeroom, dining area

• 739ms block with side access

• Carport & shed

View Saturday 3rd Dec 12.45 to 1.15pm

Saturday 10th Dec 9.45 to 10.15am

Price $670,000 Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/L14374433

11/451 Esplanade, Scarness

Right on the Beach

sought after position, so close to cafes and

4

Banks Crt, Torquay

What a Location!

View Saturday 3rd Dec 9.45 to 10.15am

Saturday 10th Dec 12.00 to 12.30pm

Price $425,000

Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/L18364070

2 2 4

• 4 bedrooms with BIR and ceiling fans, main bedroom with ensuite • Good sized kitchen electric cooking, plenty of cupboard space and open plan living/dining area

• Undercover entertainment area

• Positioned on a generous 709m2 corner block with great side access for a caravan or boat

• Double lock up remote-controlled garage with internal access

View By Appointment

Price $759,000 Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/ L5134424

Hervey Bay 4128 2188

357 Esplanade, Scarness rh.com.au/herveybay

173

Torquay Road,

Scarness This amazing property situated only two minutes away from the Esplanade on 1,879m2 block, is a developers dream opportunity. Featuring a Queenslander home with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, main bedroom with ensuite, study room, separate two-bedroom granny flat and massive three View By Appointment

108 Freshwater Street, Torquay

1 1 2

• 1,194m2 one street back from the beach

• Fantastic opportunity for a development site in one of the best locations Hervey Bay has to offer

• Walking distance to cafes, restaurants and shops

• Currently has a cottage style home with two bedrooms, one bathroom, spacious kitchen and outside patio

View By Appointment

Price $1,200,000 Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/L17323570

2 2 4

31 Finch Court, Walligan

Amazing

4-Bedroom Home Set On 40 Acres

Spacious home, private setting, potential to subdivide. (Subject to council approval). Located on 15+ hectares a wonderful family home with high ceilings 4 large bedrooms, master with ensuite and WIR. A ‘chef style’ kitchen with spacious living areas, and more. Keeping the kids entertained will be a breeze as outside has an undercover patio great for family BBQ’s, an in-ground pool and a lot of room for a game of cricket! The land has 15 paddocks used for horses, cattle and sheep. 3 dams, 4 bay shed and feed shed

View Saturday 3rd Dec 9.00 to 9.30am Saturday 10th Dec 1.30 to 2.00pm Auction Thursday 19th January 2023 Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/L1074808

5 Bayside Close, Point Vernon

Luxury & Lifestyle

Auction Thursday 1/12 2 2 4 1

Located at the end of a cul-de-sac, featuring four bedrooms, all with BIR’s & split system A/C, the master suite boasts a large WIR & stylish ensuite. The kitchen features stone benchtops, quality appliances & WI pantry. Separate media room and a large open plan living/dining area flowing to the undercover entertaining area. Sparkling 11m x 4m magnesium pool set amid the beautifully landscaped gardens. Double garage under roof + large shed. Plenty of room for all the tools and toys!

View Saturday 3rd Dec 10.30am to 11.00am

Saturday 10th Dec 12.00 to 12.30pm

Auction: Thursday 1st Dec 2022

Web ID: rh.com.au/hervey bay/L20918295

Hervey Bay 4128 2188 357 Esplanade, Scarness rh.com.au/herveybay

2 4 4

Lot 9 Starview Rd, Dundathu

Stunning Queenslander Set On 5 Acres At Dundathu

This property is a hobby famers delight and a great family home.

• 5 acres are sectioned off into paddocks for animals - dam is connected to taps for gardens and troughs 4 bedrooms or 3 and an office, master bedroom with walk-in-robe, ensuite and air conditioning, 2 other bedrooms have built-ins and ceiling fans.

View Saturday 3rd Dec 10:30 to 11:00am Saturday 10th Dec 12:00 to 12:30pm Auction Thursday 19th January 2023 Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/ L21136125

Auction Thursday 19/1

7 Trill Court, Urangan

Expansive Family Living

• Spacious family living in all areas of the home

• 3 bright and airy bedrooms with privacy and space

2 2 3

• Main has ensuite and is positioned separately, offering comfort and space

• The central kitchen provides separation to the two living spaces

• Alfresco entertaining area makes for great entertaining, fully fenced yard, DLUG.

View By Appointment

Auction Thursday 19th January 2023 Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/ L21051436

Forthcoming Auction

2 2 4

2 2 4

11 Captain Cook St, Urraween

Exceptional Investment And Or Excellent Family Home Great Location

• 4 bedrooms with BIR’s, main bedroom with ensuite

• Well-appointed kitchen with stone beach tops

• Open plan kitchen/dining/family room and formal lounge

• Remote controlled double lock up garage with internal access

• Great side access, good backyard area.

• Covered outdoor entertainment area

• Fully fenced 624 m2 allotment

View By Appointment

Auction: Forthcoming Auction

Web ID: rh.com.au/hervey bay/20930567

Auction Thursday 19/1

14 Captain Cook St, Urraween

Don’t Wait Call And Inspect Today!

Once you walk through the large double front doors you will be impressed by the presentation of this low maintenance large family home.

• Master with ensuite and walk-through robe

• Family/dining area with separate A/C in lounge room

• Tiled living areas, carpet to lounge and bedrooms

• Ceiling fans throughout

• Double lock up garage with internal access

View Saturday 3rd Dec 9.45 to 10.15am

Saturday 10th Dec 12.00 to 12.30pm

Auction: Thursday 19th January 2023

Web ID: rh.com.au/hervey bay/L16490370

Auction Thursday 19/1

4 Mandi Court, Urraween

4

Bedroom Air-Conditioned Home Ready To Inspect

2 2 4

This spacious home has open plan family living in mind. Combined creature comforts like separate air-conditioned lounge and modern kitchen. The dining area leads out to the undercover entertainment area. The master bedroom is complimented by walk in robe, ensuite, fan and air conditioning. The DLUG has remote control and direct access into the home and the expanded length of one bay creates extra storage. Your family will feel right at home!

View By Appointment

Auction Thursday 19th January 2023

Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/ L20947655

Hervey Bay 4128 2188

357 Esplanade, Scarness rh.com.au/herveybay

29 Ibis Blvd, Eli Waters

Neat & Sweet 4 Bedroom Home On 856m2 Block

1 3 4

Are you looking for a property with substantial size yard to put in a swimming pool or build a shed?

Conveniently located, this home is close to Eli Waters Shopping Centre, the Hervey Bay Golf Course, schools, Medical Precinct and has a bus stop nearby.

This little beauty is hiding in plain sight, discreetly tucked behind luscious landscaped gardens on 856m2 allotment.

View By Appointment

Auction: Thursday 19th January 2023

Web ID: rh.com.au/hervey bay/L20936496

18/30 East St, Scarness

2 1 3

This modern townhouse is positioned in ‘Kasbah By The Sea’ Complex and has everything you are looking for!

• 3 bedrooms with fans, BIR and ducted A/C

• Main bedroom features a walk in robe and ensuite

• Spacious kitchen, complete with plenty of cupboard space and dish washer

• A/C sunken loungeroom and dining area flowing to an outdoor entertaining area and undercover courtyard

View Saturday 3rd Dec 11.15 to 11.45am

Saturday 10th Dec 10.30 to 11.00am

Auction Thursday 1st Dec 2022 Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/L1070734

20 Spoonbill Way, Eli Waters

2 2 4

This 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, airconditioned home really does have it all.

Large well appointed family kitchen, open plan living, sensational fully screened outdoor entertaining area overlooking stunning water views.

• Large covered and screened entertaining area Outdoor decking area

• Private jetty with access ramp

• Double garage with internal access

View By Appointment

Price Submit Offer

Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/L1072246

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Dudley Street, Burrum Heads

2 1 3

Less than a stones throw from the beach (approx 100m) this superbly finished beach house offers an open plan layout blending indoor-outdoor living. Ideal for entertaining, the stylish kitchen merges easily to informal dining, generous living and spacious alfresco deck. Set on 1007m2 this property, this property has a lot to offer!

View By Appointment

Price: $848,000

Web ID: rh.com.au/hervey bay/ L17328836

2 1 2

rh.com.au/hervey bay/ L12153202

9/242 Esplanade, Pialba

1 1 2

This private roof top penthouse apartment is a must to inspect. Overlooking the beach, boasting endless sea and island views, featuring front and back balconies, spacious living area, two bedrooms, pool in complex, secure basement parking, secure entry door, reserved guest parking space and low body corporate fees.

View By Appointment

Price $498,000 Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/L19363233

38 Hamilton Drive, Craignish

2 4 4 1

This beautifully presented 4 bedroom home plus self-contained rumpus/parent/teenage retreat on 3,396m2 allotment (with side access) will comfortably accommodate your whole family offering multiple areas for everyone to sit back and relax. Boasting a galley style kitchen, spacious loungeroom, separate dining area plus a living area that flows out to the undercover entertaining area.

View By Appointment

Price: $1,250,000

Web ID: rh.com.au/hervey bay/L20620264

He loves the dynamic nature of the real estate industry and believes it’s a great mix of relationship building and problem solving.

Calvin takes enjoyment from assisting vendors to present their home in the best light, backed by compelling campaigns that reflect current trends.

He possesses a tenacious and professional demeanour that sets him apart from other sales professionals.

Delivering excellence in service is Calvin’s top priority and clients can be assured they are in highly competent and professional hands.

Those who meet Calvin will instantly warm to his professional yet relaxed attitude and passion for his client’s needs.

If you would like to experience the Prime Agents difference and want to best understand your options right now, we invite you to start a conversation with us.

Motivated by the industry and those around him, Calvin Marais has a long and successful professional career.

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KNOWING MY CUSTOMERS ARE BEYOND HAPPY

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THAT’S WHAT MATTERS THE MOST.

Stacey Pyne is one of the regions highest performing sales professionals, selling more than $45M in property over the last two years.

Not only is she a highly experienced Sales Agent, who consistently achieves fantastic outcomes for her clients, Stacey is a true professional and embodies all of the hallmark qualities required, when entrusted to help people buy or sell their greatest asset.

Stacey excels at presenting properties and developing compelling campaigns that attract exceptional interest.

She understands the process, and is a thoughtful listener with empathy for both vendors and purchasers, in all situations. Stacey focuses on being ethical, reliable and down to earth, the perfect choice for your real estate transaction.

If you would like to experience the Prime Agents difference and want to best understand your options right now, we invite you to start a conversation with us.

Located in River Heads, this home captures amazing views from every outlook. With three separate decks to enjoy your new peaceful lifestyle, the choice is yours on where you want to take in the abundant scenery. The modern Federation Queensland home includes 4 large bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, rumpus room and utility room that could be used as study or for further storage. Ducted air-conditioning throughout the home will keep you cool but with an elevated position you get those beautiful breezes flowing through the home. With a double garage attached to the house, plus an 11x6m shed with an additional 11x6m carport attached at the back of the property there is so much room for the handyman or tradesperson and all the toys you could think of! Positioned on a 2,276m 2 block, bring the boat and caravan, or even put in a pool and make this amazing property your little piece of paradise.

Inside the granny flat there is open plan living/dining area off the complete kitchen, plus a bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite. Complete with air-conditioning and undercover patio, this space is set up and ready to go.

The Esplanade is known to be one of Hervey Bay’s more desirable addresses. You can now own not one, but two magnificent, fully-furnished Balinese-styled homes on the Esplanade within 20 metres of the beach. The picturesque and un-obstructed sea views can be enjoyed from both of these unique homes. Whether it be watching the spectacular sunrises or sunsets; or enjoying listening to the sounds of the ocean, you will feel like you are on a never-ending vacation. And while you enjoy the lifestyle that comes with living at this desirable address, you have the benefit of a secondary income from the 2 nd dwelling. With rental vacancies at a historic low of 0.6% across Hervey Bay, and holiday accommodation demand extending year-round, why not consider holiday letting, short, or longer-term tenancies when you add this property to your investment portfolio?

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Situated a short drive from the Hervey Bay Golf Course and local boat ramps; and a mere 500m from the beach, and the multitude of other amenities Hervey Bay has on offer; this fantastic home is just waiting for a new family to move in and enjoy all that it has to offer. This solid, brick and tile constructed property has been loving maintained and is ready to be moved into and enjoyed. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a modern kitchen, and generous outdoor living space, the needs of the entire family will be catered for. And if that’s not enough, the property has side access to the 3-bay shed which provides for parking for 2 vehicles and your very own workshops space. The immaculate and established gardens are low-maintenance and also feature a small greenhouse and a 2000L rainwater tank.

Be spoilt for choice of great ocean views from this 2 storey home in this Blue chip location of Toogoom. Featuring a large deck upstairs plus access via the master bedroom, this home has with the potential for dual living with a kitchenette upstairs and main kitchen downstairs. The fully fenced block allows side access to 9m x 7.5m powered shed plus plenty or room for the boat or caravan. Only a few meters to the Salty Squid Cafe, Goodys on the Beach Bar and Bistro and the boat ramp. Feel the sand between your toes walking Toogoom’s long beaches and don’t forget to take the dog!.

• Fantastic water views and guaranteed ocean breezes

• Dual living potential with kitchenette upstairs

• Large upstairs deck to relax and take in the views

• Master bedroom with air-conditioning & access to deck

• 809m2 fully fenced block with rear access for the Van

• 9m x 7.5m powered shed and 2 good sized carports

• Covered entertainment area off the downstairs living

• Open plan downstairs air-conditioned living area

• Solar system, water tank and spear pump for watering

• Kitchen with dishwasher, ample cupboards & bench space

• Spacious air-conditioned L shaped lounge & dining room

• Massive covered outdoor entertainment to the rear of living area

• 6m x 6m powered shed with extra high roller doors

home has the exclusive added attraction of a wheel chair compliant two person lift bringing you from the garage to the upstairs living area.

A photo says a thousand words, but nothing compares to seeing this magnificent home with your own eyes. Call now to arrange a private viewing.

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