Hervey Bay Advertiser and Hervey Bay Property Guide

How healthy is our local health system? It’s hard to know.

HOW healthy is our local health system? It’s hard to know.

When you work in a media organisation, you often get to view the world around you from the perspective of press releases and statistics. Mostly produced by government or union groups, who are looking to spread their version of the gospel, or as we sometimes like to term it, propaganda.

Whilst the Publisher’s Point is an opinion piece and not to be confused with news reporting, it is a place where I freely express my view and invite you to share yours, both for and against.

I am having trouble reconciling how our health system in Hervey Bay is performing. I

can’t land on a true north view with this. Let me explain.

As life sometimes dishes up, my family has had to access a myriad of professional medical services this year, the same as many other families in our region, I am sure.

We have been exposed to public, private, specialists and GP’s. Overall, the quality of care, organisation and time to access has been overwhelmingly good.

The flipside to that coin, I have heard of many first-hand accounts to the absolute contrary, including long wait times, impossibility to see a GP, Accident and Emergency debacles and ambulance parking stations at the hospital. How can it be at such extremes?

As our population gets older across the country, Hervey Bay is in a very unique position. Our ‘new’ population is overwhelmingly slanted towards younger families.

This creates a dichotomy in terms of our health needs versus many other communities across Australia.

Our news cycles are filled with reports about Royal Commissions into Aged Care, Ambulance Ramping and response time, and hospital wait lists. Is that a broad sword across the Wide Bay health system that we sit under?

I would love to know what you think. What have been your personal experiences?

Send us a note and tell us.

Convention Hall

In this week’s paper you have requested views on the establishment of a Convention Hall in Hervey Bay.

Prior to the 2007 Federal Election, a group of Hervey Bay people, primarily from Urangan State High approached the National Party Member for Hinkler for assistance in obtaining Federal funds for such a building.

As there is no suitable venue in Hervey Bay to allow the very active and good quality performing arts students at the local High Schools, Mr Neville eagerly embraced the idea.

I was part of a deputation to the then Education minister, Julie Bishop who also agreed to advance the proposal.

Needless to say we were delighted. Two stumbling blocks had stopped us getting anywhere before Mr Neville, himself a great supporter of the Arts, took up the cudgels on Hervey Bay’s behalf.

The State Government would not even look at the proposal and the Council were very luke warm to the proposal.

Unfortunately history overtook us and Rudd was elected and while Mr Neville remained our member and

continued to advance the proposal, as he was then in Opposition nothing happened.

That we need a large good quality venue for the performing arts is a given.

Getting Council and local members to pick up and run with the proposal is a different matter.

For government funding, the impetus must begin with the local community and Council.

Council seem eager to replace the Council offices with a new unnecessary building and to spend millions on a sports arena but no money or it seems enthusiasm is available to have a suitable

venue for performing arts in Hervey Bay in spite of the very excellent work being done in our schools.

It would be fantastic to attend orchestral and ballet in Hervey Bay. Lin Powell

E..scooters

The rules regarding speed on e-scooters has changed from 25 km to 12 km, on foot paths.

Yet anybody riding is not required to have third party insurance.

You as a pedestrian could be taken out by a rider from behind and have no recourse legally.

This has already happened.

Reducing speed is a small plus but as a pedestrian you are still a skittle like in a bowling alley.

Yes, they are great for cheap commuting, but at who’s cost??

Responsibility of these isin the hands of the rider, but you as a walker have no rights legally.

Here is the disparity of this situation.

Let’s look at the scooter itself. Question - has it got a speedo or a limiter fitted by law?

We rely upon our fellow man to do the right thing but reality

is different.

When riding a bicycle and approaching a walker from behind, it’s good practice to inform walkers to ring a bell....

Why isn’t it mandated on e-scooters.

We have workplace and safety rules in place, yet the powers to be ignore even the simple things.

Now let’s look a policing of speed...who’s going to implement this?

Police have radar guns but have they got the time (me thinks not).

Reality and practice are completely different.

Fines to any company or

independent rider needed for not complying.

There are flaws in every situation, like age and responsibility aspect.

A bicycle rider of any age can get on a bike and ride legally on the road...think about that for a minute.

Even a 5 year old...yet you as a driver of a car have to have third party insurance. It’s not even about speed. I’m asking for loopholes in the laws to be closed!!!

Response to Cheryl Clifton - Letter 3rd November 2022

The fact that you have never felt threatened or unsafe is a great thing!

I do wonder how taken aback and shocked you would be if you had fists put in your face after twice saying “Could you please keep your dog away!”

I have NOT said all dogs are dangerous, in fact most dogs are amazing in the local area. I have personally been knocked over four times, my grandchildren have been knocked over and I have seen a gentleman bitten on the hand by an uncontrolled dog.

COUNCIL RULES state off lead dogs should be under effective control and some are

NOT!

Hence my suggestions for dogs to be on lead, if the dogs were to be under control like they should be there would be NO NEED to change current rules.

I am NOT trying to remove any opportunities for anyone merely trying to ensure safe access for all ages and abilities.

I have had people contact me directly with similar concerns and on local Facebook groups.

As for me, anonymous my name was at the start of the story and was written on my behalf as I struggle with communication this way.

I thank you for keeping this discussion going on. Uncontrolled dogs are a serious matter!!

Mark Grimsley

Incorrect information in Publisher’s Point

A recent Publisher’s Point in the Hervey Bay Advertiser, stated that it was only a “handful” of residents who were opposed to the proposal for Gatakers Hotel and that the response was “overwhelmingly positive”. This information is incorrect. A survey was conducted last March by a company called CLS regarding a hotel licence. The result - the majority of the

respondents were opposed to the application.

J Finn

Social media comments REDoes the Bay need its own convention Centre?

Yes, Hervey Bay does need its own convention centre; we have a population of over 63,000 people and can’t hold a function for 1000 people or a concert, theatre or any cultural event of any significance. We must be one of the only cities in Australia of this size without good facilities; we don’t even have Showgrounds or a sports stadium.

It’s a 30 minute drive to the Brolga from HB. You travel heaps more in larger cities to venues. The Brolga does exceptionally well with the types of acts they get and pretty much get everything every other regional centre in QLD gets. Promoters aren’t stupid; they would look at the whole Fraser Coast population when determining their tours. It’s up to us as a united community to actually support it and not just be annoyed that it is in Maryborough and not HB, where I live, but happy to support the Brolga if it’s something I want to see.

David Short

Boundary Road extension project progresses well

A SECTION of a key Kawungan road will temporarily close as work on a major new east-west road connection through Hervey Bay moves to the next stage. Fraser Coast Regional Councillor Denis Chapman said while the weather had impacted the progress of the Boundary Road extension, the project was now about a third of the way through.

“The works so far have not required major road closures, but that will change in midNovember when drainage works will start in Grevillea Street where the road will intersect with Boundary Road. “These works will require a deep excavation across

Grevillea Street, which will mean a full road closure at this intersection for about four weeks, weather permitting.

“This is a busy area with a grocery store nearby and a child care centre and school further down the road, so we urge motorists to take care and plan their journeys while this work is underway.”

“We thank everyone for their patience during construction and urge motorists to please follow the traffic control advice for this and any road project,” he said.

Cr Chapman said essential water main works would occur at the Denmans Camp Road end of the Boundary Road extension work site area

in early November, with the works to occur at night and expected to be completed in one night.

The Boundary Road extension project is being funded by the Australian Government ($7.7 million) as part of the Hinkler Regional Deal initiative, the Queensland Government through the Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme ($3.1 million) and Fraser Coast Regional Council.

More details about the project, including a flyover animated video, is available at www.frasercoast. engagementhub.com.au/ boundary-road-extensionproject

SOCIALMEDIACOMMENTS

Would these locals saying no ever attend a cultural/convention centre in the first place?

Convention Centre means visitors. Visitors mean a cash injection into the businesses in community. It’s a yes from me.

Yes, I believe we need better entertainment facilities to be available here in Hervey Bay. Our population continues to grow and we need to plan now for future generations and to cater for predicted population increases.

The Brolga is a wonderful theatre, especially

for a regional area. In recent years I’ve been there to see my husband graduate University, my children perform in Eisteddfods and musicals, I’ve seen Human Nature twice, Marina Prior & David Hobson, I know there are other big name performers come like The Ten Tenors etc. The theatre is an easy 30 minutes from the bay. When I lived in Brisbane, we had to drive an hour and a half to QPAC for performances that were far more expensive. I have been to more performances here in 8 years than when I lived in Brisbane for longer!

Does Hervey Bay need its own convention Centre?

Local law change proposed for e-scooters

RESIDENTS will be asked for their views on a proposal to change laws governing the use of personal mobility devices, including e-scooters, on Fraser Coast Regional Council footpaths.

“The changes are needed to cater for the implementation of e-scooter hire businesses as well as the increasing use of personal e-scooters by residents,” Cr Daniel Sanderson said.

“When the local laws were originally developed, they did not cater for e-scooters because they were few and far between.

“It became evident during the e-scooter trial that the local laws had to change to keep pace with modern trends and the increasing use of personal mobility devices.

“A part of the process to change the local law is a call for public feedback. The feedback will help us ensure that personal mobility devices are used safely on Council footpaths.

“The recent changes to e-scooter regulations by the Queensland Government will also help ensure people are safe.”

The call for feedback on the

proposal will be held later this year and facilitated through Council’s Engagement Hub website - https://frasercoast. engagementhub.com.au/

“I urge residents to log on and register on the Engagement Hub so they receive alerts when Council is calling for feedback,” Cr Sanderson said.

Interim local laws have enabled the recent use of e-scooters on footpaths as part of the e-scooter trial, however, the current interim local law will expire on 19 February 2023.

“We look forward to receiving the feedback,” Cr Sanderson

said.

“It’s important to note that many of the concerns raised by residents during the e-scooter trial have been addressed by the introduction of new State Government regulations, especially those governing speed restrictions.”

The new Queensland Government laws came into effect on 1 November to lower speeds on footpaths to 12 km/h, increase fines to up to $1078 for dangerous offences, and mandate bells in addition to helmets and lights.

More details are available here - www.qld.gov.au/ streetsmarts

Cr Zane O’Keefe with Bird e-scooter manager Virginia McComish

Hervey Bay Golf Club turns seventy five

THIS MONTH the Hervey Bay Golf Club celebrates 75 years of providing its members a golf course that has survived the toughest of times due to their resilient volunteers.

The origins of the course began in 1937 when the Pialba Golf Club created a nine hole golf course that included The Esplanade at Point Vernon where many golf balls ended up in the ocean.

During World War 2, the club had decided on a three year recess that led to the course deteriorating badly.

In 1946 a small membership purchased 150 acres of land, which included a house that became a licensed bar, and built a new nine hole course with an official opening a year later.

Twenty years on, a

clubhouse was built followed by another nine holes being added in 1977.

The development in the last 20 years has seen significant improvements, including renovated tees, new greens and a large dam constructed.

The Hervey Bay RSL has leased The Clubhouse, which has contributed to the golf club being in a very healthy financial position.

“Our partnership with the RSL is very strong,” said recently retired secretary Dawn Spencer. She said this allowed the club to focus on course refurbishments while the members also received improved facilities inside the Clubhouse.

Visiting professionals always compliment the facilities, and the growing membership

certainly appreciates what they enjoy due to the many decades of contributing locals.

Festivities for the 75th birthday celebrations are planned for the weekend of November 26 and 27, culminating with an ‘Afternoon on the Green’ from 2pm on Sunday, November 27, for past and present Golf Club members and their partners.

The afternoon will include live music by popular local band Soul City, food and drinks and the cutting of a birthday cake by the club’s youngest and oldest members. It’s the perfect opportunity for past and present members to reminisce on the proud history and how far the club has come today.

Marine Rescue navigates fifty years

a function at

The celebration of 50 years of service to the Hervey Bay community was attended by over 100 current and former volunteers, along with many special guests.

The gathering included members from the early days of Hervey Bay Air Sea Rescue (HBASR) and Marine Rescue Hervey Bay (MRHB), dating back to its formation in 1972.

Six former Commodores were joined by the current Commodore in cutting the birthday cake. Members of Marine Rescue Hervey Bay, come from diverse backgrounds to continue the mission of ‘Saving Of Lives At Sea’.

A panel discussion was held

during the function with three former Commodores who shared their experiences from their time in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.

This was followed by the official launch of the book ‘The First 50 Years’ by Councillor David Lee. Creation of the book that gives a pictorial history of squadron operations, including early pictures of Urangan Boat Harbour.

This was made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Fraser Coast Regional Council.

Current MRHB Commodore, Graeme Davies said, “It was great to have so many current and former members together to celebrate our history, and it was a clear indication that our squadron will strongly serve our community into the future.”

Graeme continued, “While Marine Rescue Hervey Bay serves the community, we could never be able to do so without the support of organisations such as Hyne Timber and Hervey Bay RSL, as well as the community more broadly.”

Marine Rescue Hervey Bay are always looking out for new volunteers for on-water roles, but also on-shore roles such as administration, fundraising and radio operator roles.

If you are heading out on the water, Commodore Davies recommends you log on (VHF Ch 73 or call 4128 9666) for the free radio overwatch service.

You can also join as an on-water member for $110 per year, which offers substantial savings should you need their assistance on the water.

MARINE Rescue Hervey Bay recently marked their 50th year of operations with

Hervey Bay RSL.

Aqua Ninja course opens at WetSide

BUDDING Ninjas queued up on Saturday, November 5 to attempt to claim the crown at the Aqua Ninja course at WetSide in Hervey Bay.

The Fraser Coast Regional Council awarded the $1.3 million contract to replace the WaveRider with the Aqua Adventure Course to Playscape Creations.

Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt said the new playground was a welcome addition to the popular Hervey Bay venue.

“The project was funded through the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program,” he said.

“It will add a new dimension to recreation in the Bay which helps enhance the city’s liveability while boosting local jobs and supporting local businesses,” Mr Pitt said.

The course is made up of nine linked challenges which test strength, agility, coordination, and stamina.

To boost the stakes, participants are timed, and spectators can also activate water jets, sprays and canons to hose down participants.

The challenge and interaction between participants and spectators

will provide a great spectacle, and entertain on lookers, everyone will want to get involved, Cr Wellings said.

“The adventure playground will enhance the popularity of WetSide and expand the age range of people using the facility,” she said.

The cost has been set up $5 for a single ride, or $12 for three rides.

“The reaction from a group of youngsters who helped test the course in September was brilliant,” Cr Wellings said.

The installation of the Aqua Ninja course was one of several changes made at WetSide during the annual winter maintenance shutdown.

“Visitors will notice the changes, especially to the main arena which has undergone a significant

transformation with new softfall, repairs to the toddlers play area and reactivation of the popular light show,” Cr Wellings said.

The Aqua Ninja course will operate on weekends outside of school holiday periods.

Due to the shortage of lifeguards, the Aqua Ninja Course will operate from 10am to 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays, while the waterslides will run from 1.30pm to 5pm until further notice.

Council is in the process of recruiting more lifeguards so both the Aqua Ninja Course and waterslides can be operated together.

For more information about WetSide, visit - https://www. frasercoast.qld.gov.au/wetsidewater-park

Hervey Bay swimmers on the national stage

ON THE 1st to 4th October 2022 the first ever Australian Country Championships were held in Darwin.

Swimmers from all over Australia competed in this event including four local swimmers from the Wide Bay region; Dyshart Morgan, Jayde West, Brandon and Elizabeth Carpenter and their families, who all flew to Darwin for this event.

All four members had a fantastic time, everyone gaining personal best times, making finals and experiencing the challenges of racing in the heat, humidity and monsoonal rains.

The event ran over four days, with the finals being held in the late afternoon once the heats were completed.

Dyshart Morgan - came out with seven personal bests and made it into the finals in the Men’s 13-14 years 100m Freestyle and 200m Freestyle.

Jayde West - came out with six personal bests and made it into the finals in the Women’s 13-14 years 100m Butterfly and 200m Freestyle.

Brandon Carpenter - came out with five personal bests and made it into the finals in the Men’s 15-16 years 50m Breaststroke and 100m Breaststroke.

Elizabeth Carpenter - came out with eight personal bests and made eight finals but withdrew from some finals due to illness on day three and day four. The finals in which she did compete were Women 13-14 50m Freestyle, 100m Backstroke, 200m Breaststroke, 50m Breaststroke, 100m Breaststroke and 50m Butterfly.

Elizabeth Carpenter made Fraser Coast Swim Club very proud when she gained 1st place in three of the finals, coming out with three Gold medals - the events were 200m Breaststroke, 100m Breaststroke and 50m Breaststroke.

Sport and Recreation Grants now available

FRASER Coast sport and recreation groups wanting support to improve their facilities can now apply for Council grants.

Cr Jade Wellings said nominations were open for the 2022/23 Fraser Coast Regional Council Sport and Recreation Grants for Capital Projects.

“The grants ensure that the Fraser Coast has a diverse, vibrant sporting fraternity which has access to innovative facilities that help promote community spirit, health and fitness,” she said.

“Eligible community organisations can apply for one-off funding to develop infrastructure that assists in the growth and engagement of sport or active recreation across the Fraser Coast.

“Council is very focussed on ensuring the long-term

sustainability of community sport and active recreation which plays a vital role in providing opportunities for residents to participate in physical activity and improve our health and wellbeing.

“Through the grants, clubs and groups can build their capacity to meet the growing population and improve the standard of their facilities.

“Priority will be given to proposals which enhance or establish regionally significant sporting facilities; enable multi-use by more than one sporting code or club and provide infrastructure that enables economic growth or increases participation opportunities in sport or active recreation.”

Council encourages community organisations to actively share resources and

will look favourably on joint club applications or multi-use projects, Cr Wellings said.

There is only one funding round per financial year for the Sport and Recreation Capital Projects Fund and projects and activities must be completed within 12 months of the approval date. The maximum grant is $10,000 per project.

For more information go to the grants page on the Council website at www.frasercoast. qld.gov.au/grants

Council’s Sport and Recreation Development Coordinator is available to assist groups to develop and submit project applications.

The Sport and Recreation Development Co-ordinator can be contacted on 1300 79 49 29 or by email at Kieren. stoneley@frasercoast.qld. gov.au

TO THE FRASER COAST!

Purchase any Daikin Split System Air Conditioner from Midcoast Air between September 1st and December 20th to go into the draw to win a 60lt Fraser Island Ice Box full of your favourites for summer*

*total value $500 ($200 for icebox + Prepaid VISA card)

Purchase any Daikin Ducted Air Conditioner from Midcoast Air between September 1st and December 20th to go into the draw to win a 60lt Fraser Island Ice Box full of your favourites for summer and a 5 year tailored services package

*Total Value approx $1300

Rotary backing the youth of our region

ROTARY of Hervey Bay City have been a supporter of many great organisations and individuals in our community and recently chose Operation Hard Yakka as a beneficiary of their generous donation.

Operation Hard Yakka is a military style youth diversion training program on the Fraser Coast that started in 2008.

They aim to instil respect, correct attitudes, confidence, self-control, anger management, self-belief and anti-bullying values in each of their classes.

Recently they proudly announced a 90% success rate with their classes

There are so many young men that have positive stories to tell after their course.

Youth Director for the Rotary Club, Douglas

Schmidt, presented the Director of Hard Yakka Boot Camp, Bob Davis, and Senior Trainer Cameron Gee this donation to put towards helping the future camp contributions to the youth of the region, along with the President of the Rotary Club Alec Brown.

Mr Schmidt commented, “We hope our Rotary club can contribute more in the near future to this wonderful cause.”

The staff of Operation Hard Yakka have a variety of backgrounds; from exAustralian military instructors, police officers, youth workers, business operators and even past participants.

This group focuses on key concepts for a person including respect, attitude,

trust, confidence, motivation and many other social issues.

Family and friends have the opportunity to be present at their graduation which many recall as a very emotional but proud moment.

Recently Coot Camp Manager Mr Davis had a visit from a young man who did the Operation Hard Yakka Program back in 2015 at 11 years of age.

He is now a qualified carpenter; he has purchased a home on Bribie Island and is engaged.

Mr Davis said it is these results that keep him so motivated.

“He has come so far, and the future is his to enjoy. There are so many positive outcomes over the years since we started in July 2008,” said Mr Davis.

Adventures” have had a busy few weeks.

The team have been selected to go up against some of the biggest names in the Fishing and Outdoors Industry in a World First Topwater Film Invitational charity event.

The aim of the event is to raise awareness and funds to assist in the research and sustainability of marine ecosystems, a topic that is held close to the hearts of the Hervey Bay based couple.

The duo from Coastal Chaos packed up the truck and hit the road chasing the best weather windows along the Queensland Coast battling rough seas, strong ocean currents, electrical storms and the ever-

present shark population, all while capturing the beauty of our amazing coastline, reef systems and the crazy fishing opportunities that go along with it!

The evolving self-taught production skills and unique take on fishing content of this duo have earned them a place in this unique visual stadium.

The event allows the ten selected teams ten days to film the best Topwater Specific content they can along the magnificent Great Barrier Reef and four days to edit a 20 minute cinema grade film with their own unique style and creative freedom.

These films are exclusive to the charity event and can be viewed only via the Topwater Film Invitational App. The app registration does

cost $25, with the funds raised donated to OzFish Fish Habitat Restoration Australia.

Upon signing up for the app you have the chance to vote for your favourite films as well as a chance to win $30,000 in prizes.

App registration - www. topwaterinvitational.com/ Talia and Brett have said the local support has already been overwhelming!

“We are hoping to do the local Fraser Coast proud by securing a place on the podium.”

“We know we have what it takes, and we have the drive to really push our limits on this one!”

The winning film is decided by people’s choice, so get behind these guys and let’s give some good old local support!

LOCAL couple Talia Phillips and Brett Methven, producers of popular YouTube Channel “Coastal Chaos

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.

Grant gives wholesale nursery room to grow

A NURSERY wholesaler in Hervey Bay will have room to grow their business – and boost local jobs - with the help of a Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant of up to $200,000.

Hervey Bay Nurseries, which specialises in producing indoor houseplants and patio plants was one of 16 businesses to receive the RED Grant in Round 4 of the program.

Member for Hervey Bay Adrian Tantari said the grant would help the business stay competitive in their industry while boosting local employment opportunities.

“As technology advances, so do competitors. Hervey Bay Nurseries has identified a project that will help them stay relevant in their industry and

keep their competitive edge,” Mr Tantari said.

Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner MP said, “The project to expand the nursery business is expected to create six new fulltime job opportunities while creating a sustainable future for the existing employees of the business.”

Director of Archer Operations Alison Archer said the funding would be used to construct a multi-span growing shed.

“The project will involve building a larger multi-span type of growing shed. This type of structure provides an enhanced growing area with the ability to modify and influence growing conditions, which in turn, increases

the quantity and quality of output.”

Ms Archer said the expansion would allow the business to diversify its range of product offerings.

“We have recently expanded our access to include unique plant varieties from around the world. Our ability to work with these suppliers to obtain exclusive varieties will be achievable with the new shed as we can create the ideal growing environment for them,” she said.

Hervey Bay Nurseries is one of 16 businesses approved in the fourth round of the RED Grants program, with total funding of just over $3 million.

Overall, these 16 projects are expected to create more than 217 direct long-term jobs across regional Queensland.

Tradition continues at RSL Community Christmas Lunch

RSL Sub Branch services makes a huge difference

PLANS for this year’s Christmas Day lunch are well under way, with the free community event being held at the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre.

Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centres’ - Hervey Bay RSL Picnic in the Park has received a grant of $3000 to help cover the cost of a Christmas lunch for local residents who don’t have anyone to celebrate with.

The popular Christmas Day lunch has been supported by the Hervey Bay RSL since 2008.

‘After an unusual couple of years due to COVID-19 restrictions, we’re so excited to welcome the community

‘We are very grateful to the Hervey Bay RSL Club for their ongoing support of this community event. They have been behind the event from day one’

‘In the past, we have catered for up to 300 people’.

‘Christmas can be a great time of celebration for many families, but it can also be a tough time for some.

The Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre’s Hervey Bay RSL Picnic in the Park helps to bridge that gap’.

The Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre has a charter to build a strong, cohesive, and healthy community

THE HERVEY Bay RSL Sub-Branch have a dedicated Advocacy and Wellbeing office with a great team of professionals and around twenty highly valued voluntary Wellbeing Service Officers.

Their extensive veteran services are important to all the veterans who reside in Hervey Bay. It is great to see they offer them a helping hand of some sort.

The Sub-Branch saw a need some years ago to focus and specialise in wellbeing and pension services.

That is when a decision was made to establish a dedicated office exclusively for all those services. Since then, the office has grown in strength, status, and professional output with specialist veteran experienced people engaged.

The Hervey Bay Sub Branch services are free to ex-service

and current serving personnel and their families. It is a vital link between our community and veteran services for advocacy, compensation and support programs.

These include DVA services, pension matters and healthcare, just to name a few.

The Sub Branch in Hervey Bay recognises that our local veteran community is of a complex nature and characterised by many various veteran groups bringing friendship and camaraderie to those who need support or companionship.

The Sub-Branch’s local Advocacy services are highly valued by all those veteran groups.

The office provides a framework that connects those who have served or still are to appropriate services in a safe manner, without the need to

travel out of town.

The office has enabled the connections of a local service framework to complement the state and national network.

We are fortunate to have such a valued veteran service facility in Hervey Bay, with all the right network contacts made available to our large Hervey Bay veteran community.

Their office is on floor 2 of 19 – 21 Torquay Road Pialba, (office hours from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday).

They are just down the road from the big RSL building. Any veteran or currently serving person is welcome at the office to seek advice, support or a shoulder to lean on.

For all advocacy or wellbeing appointments or needs phone 07 4184 9496.

HERVEY Bay is one of the fastest growing cities in the country and the latest Census shows our current population is at 63,492. Hervey Bay could easily be a 100,000-population city in the next 20 years.

So why don’t we have the infrastructure to match our population base? Why do cities that are half our size have better infrastructure than us?

There has been recent debate over whether Hervey Bay should have a convention centre. The answer is ‘Yes, of course it should.’

The question should be ‘How do we not have one already?’

We are a tourism destination that should be the perfect venue for conferences, retreats, concerts, theatre productions and major events.

We also severely lack any land-based tourism attractions

that aren’t reliant on good weather.

With the Olympics coming up in 2032, we could hold lead events. But we don’t have a stadium that could hold 10,000 people.

We don’t even have the capacity to host football events like Bundaberg’s recent Cowboys’ game.

We are also getting bypassed for a new level 5 hospital which is going to Bundaberg.

This is in contradiction of all the statistics that say Hervey Bay will have the biggest population base in the area over next 20 years.

Hervey Bay’s current average age is 51, but our health facilities do not reflect this. We do not even have a cardiac ward at our hospital.

Private enterprise and developers can see the growth

and opportunity which is leading to major investments including Bunnings, Spotlight, multiple new land estates, apartment complexes, and new medical centres to name a few.

Why are all levels of government not seeing the glaring gap in our infrastructure? And, why aren’t they doing everything they can to get the needed infrastructure built and gather community support?

For a city this size, with our growth trajectory, we seriously lack key infrastructure to make this a truly liveable city and provide the cultural, entertainment, health, and moveability infrastructure we deserve.

with GLEN WINNEY of FCPIA @fcpia.frasercoast www.fcpia.com.au

Local law change could allow caravans in yards

Community facilities enhanced with grants

FIFTEEN local community groups will share in more than $60,000 in Fraser Coast Regional Council grants to help improve their facilities and purchase new equipment.

Cr James Hansen said the grants had been approved under Round One of Council’s 2022-23 Community Grants Program.

FRASER Coast residents are being encouraged to provide feedback on a proposal to allow people to let family or friends live in a caravan on their yard for up to six months.

“The changes will allow people to help family and friends who cannot find rental accommodation,” Cr Jade Wellings said.

“There is a critical shortage of rental accommodation across the country, and this is one way Council can help.”

Council is proposing to amend its Administration Subordinate Local Law (No. 1) to allow caravans to be used for up to six months in a 12-month period.

The arrangement would last until 31 December 2027 and then revert to the current version, unless extended, or

repealed earlier. Any extension or proposal to repeal would also require community feedback.

A copy of the proposed subordinate local law is now available on Council’s website at www.frasercoast.qld.gov. au/local-laws Residents can provide written submissions to Council by 28 November 2022.

Submissions can be sent via email to enquiry@frasercoast. qld.gov.au marked attention Public Consultation Local Law, by mail to the Chief Executive Officer, Fraser Coast Regional Council, PO Box 1943, Hervey Bay, QLD, 4655 or delivered in person.

“While housing is primarily a State Government responsibility, our community is looking to us as local leaders to do something in this

space,” Cr Wellings said.

“This proposal certainly won’t be a cure or a fix, but it may help take some pressure off and allow people to take care of their loved ones in their time of need.

“The next step in the process to amend the local law is to undertake a public interest test (to make sure that any State Government concerns are acknowledged) and call for feedback from residents.

“The proposed amendments contain a lot of detail regarding where caravans can be situated, that it is not a commercial undertaking so there is no exchange of funds, and that grey-water and sewage is disposed of properly. Council looks forward to receiving feedback,” Cr Wellings said.

Local ice creamery has them licked!

“Council’s grants scheme ensures that community and sporting organisations are able to grow to meet community aspirations and needs,” he said.

“Our community groups and volunteers are vital to the health and well-being of our region, and Council is pleased to be able to provide support for these groups to develop their facilities and events.”

Cr Hansen said the Maryborough Amateur Athletic Club would receive $3,374 towards installing a flood-free mezzanine storage area for equipment.

“During floods in 2013 and again this year, the club’s fields in Maryborough were inundated with up to 1 metre of floodwater,” Cr Hansen said.

“Being able to store equipment out of flood reach will enable the club to recover more quickly from any future flood and allow the community to recover quickly.”

Croquet Club, self-propelled rotary lawn mower for croquet lawn, $600;

Round Two of Council’s Community Grants Program 2022-2023 is open now and closes on 1 December 2022, with two additional rounds to open in 2023.

More details are available at https://www.frasercoast.qld. gov.au/grants

IT’S OFFICIAL. We have the best Ice Cream shop in the land.

With 3 in 4 (70%) Aussies planning to travel this summer and 2 in 5 (40%) Queenslanders saying the ability to support small businesses whilst travelling in Australia is important to them, the annual Wotif Uniquely Aussie Awards have revealed the top unmissable local gems for your road trip, as voted by Aussies.

Home of the largest display of scooped ice cream and gelato in Australia, this familyowned business has been commended for its “friendly” and “down to earth” service.

Locals will tell you the Snickers-flavoured ice cream

tastes like “heaven on a cone”.

Taking out the top spot for The Best Ice Creamery in the country is our very own Planet 72 in Torquay.

“It will be 17 years in December since we have owned the business. It has always been in the same spot at Torquay, and we still get as much enjoyment out of it today as we did when we first started,” owner Dallas Harch said.

Across the country, the business of ice cream shops has been largely on the decline in terms of size and space, but that isn’t the case in Hervey Bay.

“We are 100% the largest ice creamery in Australia with the greatest range. A lot of

operators in the industry have scaled down, but our business has been booming, which says a lot about Hervey Bay and where it’s going.”

“Our trade has increased by more than 600% in the time we have been here and is showing no signs of slowing down. There are always people about, lots of holidaymakers and a huge amount of people coming in for the very first time who have just moved here.”

“The town is booming, and it is so amazing to be recognised on a national level with an award such as this.”

“Hervey Bay is an amazing place and it has been very good to us. We just love it.”

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Meals on Wheels Fraser Community appreciated the upgrades

The local Hervey Bay Community Grants Scheme for Round 1 2022-23 are:

Lakeside Sports and Croquet Club, self-propelled rotary lawn mower for croquet lawn, $600;

Bayside Transformations, purchase two defibrillators and a new network system, $3,500;

TEAMWORK IS AT THE HEART OF EVERY GREAT SALE

Michael Batterham and Terese Payne are personable, enthusiastic and take a positive outlook to everything that they do.

These are the driving forces behind the real estate career and life of one of the region’s highest performing sales teams.

Their award winning formula is based on unsurpassed local property knowledge, tenacious negotiation skills and a positive approachable attitude.

Michael and Terese believe real estate is about people, not houses, and every property is different, and so is every owner’s situation.

They are property marketing experts and excel in creating specific marketing plans for each particular property they are involved with.

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.

Melbourne Cup Luncheon @ The Beach House Hotel

Photos by Kim Parnell, What’s On Fraser Coast

The team from First National Real Estate enjoy the day

Christine Turner & Adam Norman under the arbour

Megan Short looks fabulous in feathers

Ray & Janine Heathwood look very dapper

Colby & Wayne Diek were hoping they had backed a winner

Samuel Dowdeswell looks forward to the race

Narelle Fuerst with Lorrin Bosel

Darelle Baker was a winner of Fashions on the Field

Wayne Martin Living Life

By Kim Parnell from What’s On Fraser Coast

WAYNE Martin has a face that many of us who live in Hervey Bay know well. He is always quick with a kind word and ready to help those that need it the most.

Born in 1957 in Cremorne, a suburb on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, Wayne was an only child and is surprised that he is here at all as his mum was very unwell for most of her life after being run over by a car when she was only two years old. Sadly, she never really recovered and passed away at the age of fifty. Dad was a truck and taxi driver and, by Wayne’s account, a top bloke.

“I had a fantastic childhood.

Luna Park, Taronga Zoo, and Sydney Harbour were all within reach. My friends and I would ride our push bikes everywhere, we had a lot of fun.”

“I met my wife Cathy in 1979. Believe it or not, we met in a butcher’s shop in my birth town. She was a customer, and it was love at first sight.”

“Meeting Cathy was the happiest moment of my life. We had three children close in age. This had its challenges but was a very special time.”

The family moved to Hervey Bay in 1988 and rented for a while before moving into their own home, where they still live today.

In 1989, Wayne was helping a mate and his business partner out by working in his furniture store in Pialba making custom furniture.

He found that he enjoyed the job, so he stayed. Together, they built the business up from building barbecue settings to doing kitchens.

The business went from strength to strength and bigger contracts came. The trio even landed a contract with the Army making Billy Huts for remote area housing. Despite the long hours, they were exciting times.

Wayne says, “The next contract started well. Towards the end of it, we were so excited

because we knew we could buy better machinery and go into being a full kitchen production company.

“The next day, we sent the truck off with the order and celebrated with champagne. But this was short-lived, as we never saw my friend’s business partner again. He just disappeared with the cheque and did a runner.

“He was never found, but we heard many rumours about where he may be. All that my friend and I were left with were debts and one big headache. Suffice to say that the business did not survive for long after that.”

Wayne had to pick himself up, put the incident behind him and move on. He had decided that he wanted to build and own a butcher shop. This dream took six months to complete, and with the help of family, Kawungan Butchery was born. Wayne proudly ran the shop for seven years; the business was quite successful.

Many will have seen Wayne Martin’s smiling face at the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre’s Comfort Kitchen; he was the Team Leader there for almost ten years.

“Working in Comfort Kitchen was one of the best jobs that I have ever had. I was working

with a great bunch of people and getting to cook every day,” said Wayne.

Fast forward to today, and Wayne is now semi-retired but still volunteering at the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre, working in aged care and transport.

Wayne says, “We look after the grandkids regularly. I also do all the cooking and shopping, not to mention all the odd jobs that build up.

“When Cathy and I have time, we also like to travel and have recently come back from America and Canada, where we visited our boys and their families. Life is good.”

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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.

1 In September 2021, who replaced Paul Green as coach of the Queensland State of Origin team?

2 Eugène Delacroix was part of which art movement?

3 Which four teams competed in the semi-finals of the 2021-22 FFA Cup tournament?

4 What type of creatures are blue-eyed darners, roseate skimmers and Texas emeralds?

5 Samteling Palace is the royal residence of the king of which Asian country?

6 What was the name of the fake celebrity influencer on the 2022 season of I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (Australia)?

7 True or false? Hyundai made a Tucson for commercial release that included a “zombie survival kit”.

8 Which iconic Australian band released the 1980 album, Espresso Bongo?

9 The remains of a Galleonosaurus dorisae dinosaur were discovered in which Australian state during the late 2000s?

10 J. K. Rowling’s first novel aimed at an adult audience was titled, ‘The Casual’ what?

11 On which part of the human body would you be most likely to wear a zucchetto?

12 Ugandan President Milton Obote was overthrown by which person in 1971?

13 The Plum Village Tradition is a school of which religion?

14 Who played the role of Derek Noakes in

the 2010s TV series, Derek?

15 What is the highest description used in the Volcanic Explosivity Index measure of volcanic eruptions?

16 Which artist was once quoted as saying, “People love mystery, and that is why they love my paintings”?

17 Dave Lister is one of the main characters in which sci-fi TV series?

18 Burmese Days is the 1934 debut novel by which influential English author?

19 The name Rolleiflex is most closely related to which area of the visual arts?

20 Who scored five goals for the Matildas when they beat Indonesia 18-0 in a 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup group stage match?

21 Lake Ladoga is the largest lake on which continent?

22 The 2021 movie, King Richard, is based on the father of which two tennis players?

23 Muchu Chhish, as at January 2022 one of the tallest unclimbed peaks, is in which country?

24 Which chemical element gets its symbol from the Latin word, plumbum?

25 Everything’s Alright is a song from which musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber?

26 Which alcoholic beverage is added to orange liqueur and lime juice to make a margarita cocktail?

27 In June 2021, Tayla Harris joined which team for the 2022 AFLW season?

28 The Big Orange is a popular tourist attraction near which South Australian town?

29 At the beginning of which century did the Swiss Guard start protecting the

Pope?

30 As at January 2022, Prince Moulay Hassan was the heir apparent to the throne of which African country?

31 Ann and Nancy Wilson are two of the main members of which famous band?

32 The last round of the 2021 Extreme E Championship was held in which constituent country of the United Kingdom?

33 Who played the role of Isador Cortez, aka Machete, in the Spy Kids movie series?

34 The Battle of the Little Bighorn took place in which modern-day US state?

35 Who sang the Australian National Anthem at the presentation ceremony when Cadel Evans won the 2011 Tour de France?

36 Glenda Jackson won her two Best Actress Oscars for her roles in which two movies?

37 In 2022, who became the first player to take a double hat-trick in the history of the Big Bash League?

38 The Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haapai submarine volcano is located in which

ocean?

39 Wade Graham started his NRL career with which team in 2008?

What is the geometric shape of an Australian stop sign?

41 Republika Srpska is one of the two entities of which European country?

42 Who was the official botanist on the HMS Endeavour on its first voyage to Australia?

43 The Wagner Group is a paramilitary organisation from which country?

44 Which brother and sister wrote the theme song for the 2021 movie, No Time to Die?

45 The first Holden FJ motor vehicles were made during which decade?

46 What was the first team to be defeated by the Tasmania JackJumpers in their NBL career?

47 Martin Scorsese was married to which Italian-American actress from 1979 to 1982?

48 In the Banjo Paterson poem, The Man from Ironbark, ‘the man’ went into what type of shop?

49 How many horizontal stripes are on the flag of El Salvador?

50 Which song, covered by The Wiggles,

Pialba pair named champion of champions

LAWN BOWLS: Pialba Bowls Club pair Mark Armstrong and Nic Gosley have recently returned from the South Suburban Bowls Club in Mackay with some new silverware after winning the State Champions of Champions Men’s Pairs.

The pair played together for around 18 months and were pleased to win over their rivals.

“It is great to wear the Pialba shirt and hat at these tournaments when we play against players from the bigger clubs around the state,” Mark said.

The over 40’s Queensland bowler and his under-25 Queensland teammate believe their temperament delivers the results for the pair.

“We are both pretty laid back and calm on the greens even though we are pretty competitive,” he said.

The modest pair were pleased with the result but more impressed that they could do it for the Pialba club.

“They are proud of our achievement and were cheering us on the entire way,”

The pair did not drop a

game in the tournament, winning 33-11 in round one and a 25-17 victory in round two.

They scored a 24-18 third-round win before dominating the final 24998 against Broachbeach pair Chris Lanham and Sean Ingham.

They are not resting on their laurels and are preparing for the rich Ultimate Bowls competition to be played at the Moama Bowling Club in December.

“Bowlers from around the world will compete in a team’s event, and we will play with Cohen Liftin as part of the Pialba Phoenix team.”

It is the most lucrative bowls event in the world, with a prize pool of 500,000 dollars.

The UBC is a pairs event; however, all teams consist of three players who rotate during each event. There are three events played per year.

The format of the Ultimate Bowls™ has been strategically designed to appeal to both bowls enthusiasts and people who enjoy watching sport at its best in a fast-paced, exciting

manner. We see a winner of every match after just 25 minutes, with spectators both at the venue and watching on TV at home, on the edge of their seats.

One of UBC’s most exciting features is its dynamic and innovative scoring system. Players have the opportunity to score points with every bowl that is played. A ‘toucher’ earns their team 3 points, as does holding the shot when the leads have finished their bowls.

Both teams can earn points on the same end; 10 points for the closest bowl, 5 points for the second closest and 3 points for the third closest.

“It will be an exciting tournament to play in, and we are ready to go.”

Max effort from Quirk in Hundy

TRIATHLON: The Hervey Bay 100 and 50 has been run and won by Max Quirk and Prudence White. The annual triathlon event attracts people from around the region and Australia to compete in the “Suffer in Paradise” event.

Max Quirk was the first home in the men’s race ahead of Daniel Padidson and Jared Havemann, while Prudence White defeated Billie Pedersen and Hannah-Mae Sempf to claim the women’s win.

The event also draws athletes from other sports, including V8 supercar drivers Will Davison and Aaron Seaton.

Davison has competed in the event previously and loves the challenge.

The Hervey Bay 50 race

was won by Hervey Bay Lars Olsen ahead of Shaun Feuerrigel and Mark Gunther, with Dwyane Mckay in fourth and Will Davison in fifth.

In the women’s race, Courtney Le Lay was first across the line ahead of Carla Thomas and Toni Deutzmann.

On the day before, Huntingdale Super Saturday truly lived up to its name with some great racing from juniors in triathlons and duathlons.

The juniors set the standard for the weekend in front of cheering family, friends and spectators.

The Senior and Intermediate triathlon race was first and second to brothers Benjamin and Christopher Rudd, with Dylan Smith in third in the males.

In the junior race, Wade Wallis was first over the line in the male race, followed by Jack Veach and Lachlan Wyllie, while Madison Rand beat home Bethany Marsman and Olive Perrott.

In the junior aquathlon, Jake Perkins claimed the win ahead of Nicholas Campbell and Hugh Campbell in the boy’s race, while Elise Vaughan won the girl’s event ahead of Hannah O’Connor and Amelie Ing.

Jada McCoombes won the all-abilities race ahead of Joshua Hickey, Hallee McCoombes and Lachlan Philo.

Charlotte Davies claimed the female win ahead of Abigail Marsman and Claire Ostrofski.

Mark Armstrong and Nic Gosley with their Champion of Champions trophy. Image: Contributed

Max Quirk takes the Hundy win

Amazing Home, Incredible Location, Large Size Block Full Of Potential!!!

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• Located in a quiet cul-de-sac Ideal location , View today!

103/5 Serenity Dr, Eli Waters

Thyme Lifestyle Resort - Villa Available Now

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Fauna Lakes, 3 Shell St, Urangan

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Here is your opportunity to secure an exclusive unit in the tranquil “Fauna Lakes Complex.” Master-built units offering a unique and peaceful beach lifestyle. Positioned on the sparkling lakeside in Hervey Bay’s most desired suburbs of Urangan.

Enjoy the convenience of being walking distance to vibrant restaurants, cafes, the esplanade and sensational beaches.

Secure gated community consisting of 18 units , select from:

• 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:

• Airconditioning throughout (3x Multi Systems)

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14 Captain Cook St, Urraween

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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

• Solar panels, gas hot water & cook top

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Auction: Thursday 19th January 2023

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

Auction Thursday 1/12

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 &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

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

5 Bayside Close, Point Vernon

Luxury & Lifestyle

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 19th Nov 1.30 to 2.00pm

Saturday 26th Nov 2.15 to 2:45pm

Auction: Thursday 1st Dec 2022

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Hervey Bay 4128 2188

357 Esplanade, Scarness rh.com.au/herveybay

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29 Ibis Blvd, Eli Waters

Neat & Sweet 4 Bedroom Home On 856m2 Block

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Auction: Thursday 1st Dec 2022

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74 Pacific Haven Circuit, Pacific Haven

Pacific Haven’s Best Kept Secret!

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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’.

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11/451 Esplanade, Scarness

Right on the Beach

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• Highly sought after position, so close to cafes and a stroll to the beach

• Water views from your private balcony

• Ensuite to main plus separate bathroom

• Secure basement parking and storage

• Landscaped gardens & sparkling pool

• Perfect as permanent rental, holiday letting or your new beachside home!

View Saturday 19th Nov 11:15 to 11:45am

Saturday 26th Nov 11:15 to 11:45am

Price $440,000

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Hervey Bay 4128 2188

357 Esplanade, Scarness rh.com.au/herveybay

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East St, Scarness Lifestyle and Convenience

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

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View Saturday 19th Nov 10:30 to 11:00am

Saturday 26th Nov 9:00 to 9:30am Auction: Thursday 1st Dec 2022 Web ID: rh.com.au/hervey bay/L1070734

9/242 Esplanade, Pialba Esplanade Penthouse Apartment

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Looking for that unique opportunity in the current property market? One that comes with a beachfront lifestyle, enjoys unrestricted ocean views, central location and won’t break the budget?

• Private rooftop apartment

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• Pool in complex, reserved guest parking

Saturday 26th Nov 10:30 to 11:00am

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

4 Banks Crt, Torquay

What a Location!

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• 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 Saturday 19th Nov 1:30 to 2:00pm

Saturday 26th Nov 12:00 to 12:30pm Price $759,000 Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/ L5134424

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38 Hamilton Drive, Craignish

Looking for a Seachange?

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 where you can enjoy the sparkling in ground pool, plus of course, the ocean outlook!

View Saturday 19th Nov 9:00 to 9:30am Saturday 26th Nov 9:00 to 9:30am Price $1,250,000 Web ID: rh.com.au/hervey bay/ L20620264

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.

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View Saturday 19th Nov 12:00 to 12.30pm Saturday 26th Nov 12:45 to 1.15pm

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Hervey Bay 4128 2188

357 Esplanade, Scarness rh.com.au/herveybay

4 Cambridge Way, Urraween

Quality family home!

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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 19th Nov 1:30 to 2:00pm Saturday 26th Nov 1:30 to 2:00pm

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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 19th Nov 2:15 to 2:45pm

Saturday 26th Nov 1:30 to 2:00pm

Price $558,000 Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/ L19316479

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25 Zephyr St, Scarness

Beachside Gem

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Property Highlights :

• Good sized kitchen, Separate loungeroom, Dining area

• 739m2 block with side access

• Carport & shed

View Saturday 19th Nov 9:45 to 10:15am Saturday 26th Nov 9:45 to 10:15am Price $670,000 Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/L14374433

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 19th Nov 11:15 to 11.45am

Saturday 26th Nov 11:15 to 11.45am

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

Hervey Bay 4128 2188

357 Esplanade, Scarness rh.com.au/herveybay

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108 Freshwater Street, Torquay

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• 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

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

61 Ibis Blvd, Eli Waters

Ideal Location

• Air-conditioned master bedroom with ensuite

• Solid brick three bedroom home set on 858m2

• Plenty of room for pool/shed

• Separate laundry with external access

• Just minutes from CBD & hospital precinct

• Close to schools shops and Golf course.

View Saturday 26th Nov 12:45 to 1:15pm

Price $638,000 Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/ L13689044

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20 Spoonbill Way, Eli Waters

Stunning Lakeside Living at it’s Best

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

• Established gardens with pawpaw and citrus trees

• Low maintenance back garden with Astroturf (no mowing!)

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Price Submit Offer Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/ L1072246

4/9 Freshwater St, Scarness

Modern Townhouse Walk To The Esplanade

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3 good sized bedrooms, master with ensuite, twin vanities and large shower. Ducted air conditioning upstairs in all bedrooms. Modern family bathroom, great sized kitchen. Open plan living with air conditioning downstairs. Laundry downstairs, plus a separate toilet. Undercover entertainment area and courtyard. Single remote garage with internal access, Solar panels, Located in a small complex of 5 townhouses.

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Price $498,000

Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/ L19658782

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357 Esplanade, Scarness rh.com.au/herveybay

115 Nissen St, Urraween

Stylish Home Central Location

• 4 Bedrooms, main with ensuite & WIR

• Air-conditioned living & dining area

• Spacious kitchen

• Double lock-up garage

• Outdoor entertaining area

• 658m2 fenced block

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Price $525,000 Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/L1071036

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58 Hillcrest Ave, Scarness

Position and Potential

This property would ideally suit a savvy investor wanting to add to their portfolio or a perfect starter for a first home buyer who wants to secure a property into todays fast paced market.

• 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

• Functional kitchen

• Open plan living/dining area

• Single lock-up garage and car port

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Auction $475,000 Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/L7279302

17 Dudley Street, Burrum Heads

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Comfortably located only a stone’s throw away from the Esplanade, less than a two-minute drive to Burrum Heads Hotel, restaurants and cafes.

• There really is nothing more to do, just move in!

• Spacious bedrooms, updated kitchen and open plan living

• Large deck overlooking the beautiful gardens

• 1007m2 block

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Price $848,000

Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/ L17328836

8/99 Cypress St, Torquay

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When it comes to location it doesn’t get any better than this fantastic townhouse

• Open plan living and dining area

Good sized kitchen, laundry & bathroom Bedrooms with ceiling fans & BIR, master with private balcony

• Allocated carport

• Inground swimming pool in complex

173 Torquay Road, Scarness

Fantastic Development Opportunity

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 bay farmer shed suitable for a truck or boat.

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Price $765,000 Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/ L8876007

Lots 11, 12 & 13 Bonita Crt, Urangan

• Outstanding, level blocks!

• Quiet location

• Close to schools, shopping, sporting facilities and the Marina

• Build your dream home today!

Lot 11 – 1681m2 block – SOLD

Lot 12 – 3683m2 block – $338,000

Lot 13 – 3806m2 block – $338,000

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Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/L19843393, L19843521 & L19846839

33 Petersen Road, Craignish

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• 677m2 Flat, cleared block in a quiet suburb, with no through traffic

• 6 x 9, 3 bay Colorbond shed with power and water connected

Approximately 250m from the ocean. You will be able to check on the waves when you clear the letterbox!

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Price $340,000

Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/ L12153202

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Price $460,000

Web rh.com.au/hervey bay/L19589573

With 15 years of amazing sales success, Don is recognised for his passion, perseverance and positivity.

His accurate analysis, marketing savvy and customised selling plans, ensure the maximum exposure and price for his client’s properties.

Don’s sellers find his patience and calm nature relaxing, and his reputation for honesty, work ethic and negotiation prowess are second to none.

Renowned for his integrity and unwavering determination, Don’s genuine passion for both people and property see him continue to raise the benchmark.

He is committed to providing a comprehensive customer service to ensure each vendor’s needs are met over the course of a sale. With a ‘never give up’ attitude, Don Bryant offers a refreshingly positive real estate experience with honest, straight forward advice.

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.

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unquestionable focus on entertaining and lifestyle at its finest.

Spaced over a double storey layout, gleaming polished timber floors and high ceilings adorn both levels

the cool summer breezes from the elevated position.

26 Sandy View Drive is an outstanding family home in a prime location, a true sanctuary that offers the

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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.

90 SEMPFS ROAD, DUNDOWRAN BEACH

BEACHSIDE FAMILY HOME WITH ALL THE EXTRAS

GREAT LOCATION

This unit is an absolute must to inspect if you are looking to enjoy a relaxed lifestyle or the perfect holiday unit. Located on the second floor capturing ocean breezes, this unit offers two bedrooms with fans, undercover balcony overlooking the marina and an airconditioned living/ dining room with great views. Situated in the ‘Breakfree Great Sandy Straits Marina’ complex complete with swimming pools and tennis courts plus the added bonus of the Boat Club and some of Hervey Bays best Restaurants at your doorstep.

This executive home has been built by one of Hervey Bay’s finest builders and was previously used as a display home so includes plenty of extras! With two levels of luxury living, downstairs consists of a guest room, bathroom and main kitchen opening onto the dining/living area featuring stone benchtops, ample bench & cupboard space and walk-in pantry. The second living area upstairs has its own kitchen and games room/bar area. The master bedroom comes complete with walk-in, large ensuite and private balcony overlooking the Esplanade. In addition, there are two bedrooms with built-ins, large bathroom plus powder room. Built on 800m2 block with inground lap pool and covered outdoor entertainment area featuring large stacker doors to combine indoor and outdoor living. Conveniently located on the Esplanade close to water park, cafes and restaurants.

This two storey Esplanade home has been built with spectacular panoramic views to Fraser Island overlooking the tranquil waters of Hervey Bay.

Over two levels of luxury living, upstairs is accessible by lift and the lounge, kitchen, dining and veranda all overlook the Bay. The two bedrooms upstairs have built-in robe plus ensuite to the main.

Downstairs is fully self-contained with two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchenette and games room with a wet bar which opens out to a large outdoor entertainment area overlooking the Bay.

The fully fenced 790m2 block with electric gates has plenty of space for the boat/caravan and allows side access to the 9x6 shed with mezzanine for added storage.

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Situated on an elevated 800m2 block, this inviting home captures exceptional ocean views and allows immediate access to the beach, cafes, shops, the newly planned Eat Street and Main Street precinctswithout compromising privacy.

With its unique style and functionality, this 2019 award winning home inspires a modern, laid-back lifestyle making it perfect for young professionals or the retired couple ready to feel on holidays 24/7.

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With an air-conditioned, open plan living area and a large kitchen with a walk-in pantry, this home offers you the lifestyle you are looking for. There are plenty of additional bonuses such as master bedroom with ensuite, double garage, side access for the boat or caravan, 2kw solar, water tank and tinted windows

You can listen to the birds sing as you relax in the outdoor entertainment area surrounded by the low maintenance gardens. All located within walking distance to Woolworths, doctors, pharmacy and all the conveniences you may need. Just a 5-minute drive to Hervey Bay Golf Club, Hospital and Stockland shopping centre.

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Out of the Blue: a dream lifestyle

Earthworks have now commenced at our latest land release at Azure, Hervey Bay. Whilst many sites are nestled next to natural bushland, the green open spaces surrounding the estate create an inviting, healthy environment in which to build your new home and start your new life!

Convenience is key at Azure with a short five minute drive to local shops, schools, childcare and medical centres.

And with land titles expected by early 2023, don’t delay – secure your block today!