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CRAIG WINTER

THOUSANDS of Scouts will once again descend on Maryborough for the 2025 Jamboree.

The announcement of Maryborough as the official choice for AJ2025 was made last week in front of the City Hall by Scouts Chief Commissioner Geoff Doo who was joined Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour and local member Bruce Saunders.

Mr Doo said that the

organisation was excited about bringing 10,000+ scouts and associated staff to the region in 2025.

“This event is for some scouts, a once in a lifetime opportunity.” he said.

The unique circumstances presented by COVID, means that the Jamboree will be held in Maryborough twice in a row - and nowhere else in the country, since 2013.

When Maryborough hosted the last Australian Jamboree was

in 2013, the city saw more than 12,000 people arrive at the Showgrounds.

“We had amazing engagement with the community last time we were here.” said Mr Doo.

“The Scouts visited pretty much every attraction and activity the Fraser Coast has to offer.”

“Then Scouts all over Australia were all geared up to go to Victoria in 2022, and they were so disappointed that COVID prevented that.

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MP Bruce Saunders, local Scoutmaster Ken Ashford, Scouts Chief Commissioner Geoff Doo and Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour at the recent announcement. (Craig Winter)

“They’re champing at the bit to get here in 2025.”

Local MP Bruce Saunders said “This is fantastic for our community.

“2013 injected around $15 million into our community, and it’ll do so again in 2025.”

“For a young person

this event is a great opportunity to come together with more than 10,000 people from around the world, and learn from them.”

“Maryborough is a great venue, because we know the area, we’ve operated here before, and the community has always been so welcoming to scouting that that’s the experience we want to have again.”

Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour welcomed the decision.

“This will be the trip of a lifetime for many of these kids, and a great experience for them.”

“This is one of the largest events in regional Queensland and we welcome them.”

“They come and enjoy the experience, and then they

go home and tell their families and friends what an amazing place we have here.” he said.

“The Scouts work with local businesses and community groups to ensure that as much as possible is sourced locally.”

“This is an economic benefit to the region and we’re looking forward to the event.”

DR STEVEN Nisbet

AOM is a renowned Australian organist and he will be visiting Maryborough in August to participate in the biennial Brass and Organ Spectacular at St. Paul’s church.

Dr Nisbet has offered to conduct workshops on Saturday 19th August for local and regional musicians who are already playing the organ or who think they may be interested in starting to play the “King of Instruments”. This is a unique opportunity for both current and potential organists to explore the possibilities provided by this amazing and versatile instrument either as a beginner or experienced player.

Even with basic piano skills, the organ can be made to produce incredible and beautiful sounds – it actually does the work for the player simply by choosing the appropriate “stops”.

Dr Nisbet will take workshop participants through the basics and local organists can

provide on-going advice and support.

Depending on demand, Dr Nisbet will run the workshops either morning or afternoon or both.

He is Secretary of the Organ Society of Queensland and so is offering the workshops free of charge.

Anyone who is interested can contact Ian Miles on 41233104 or miles42@westnet. com.au to register your interest and preferred time.

10,000 Scouts from around the world will arrive in Maryborough in 2025. (Supplied)

Dr Steven Nisbet AOM will be visiting Maryborough in August. (Supplied)

Flag winner flies high on back of competition win

CRAIG WINTER

MARYBOROUGH

designer Andy Reid was recently announced as the winner of The Maryborough Sun’s design-a-flag competition.

The Sun put up $1,000 and received dozens of entries for a new Maryborough flag, Andy’s being chosen for its vibrancy and aesthetics.

Andy says his win is a great compliment to the effort he put into the entry.

“There are a number of subtle features included, the clear blue sky, green cane fields, blue river and a nod to the traditional

owners of the land in the rich, brown earth.”

Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour was presented with Council’s own completed flag at the Maryborough Markets last week, where the pair got to unfurl it and run it up the flagpole.

“It’s been really exciting to see the designs come in.” said Cr Seymour.

“Very creative and colourful, and all of them containing historical elements of our city.”

The new design is not yet the “official” flag of Maryborough, but Fraser Coast Council will now be able to choose when to fly

Andy’s flag during market days and special events.

The original Maryborough flag was simply the coat of arms on a white field, something that is displayed in many other forms around the city. The Maryborough flag

competition was aimed at connecting residents to their city, and coming up with an inspiring, new design full of colour.

Fraser Coasts new tourism website aims to increase holiday stays

FRASER Coast Tourism & Events has relaunched the region’s destination website www.visitfrasercoast. com this week after a full redevelopment.

The refurbishment was funded by funded by Tourism & Events Queensland and the Fraser Coast Regional Council.

The FCTE team has worked with Brisbane website development company Vivo to build a new site which mixes aspirational content with practical information on how to experience the best that the Fraser Coast has to offer.

Vivo undertook a platform evaluation and scoping process before commencing the major redevelopment

late last year. FCTE general manager Martin Simons said the new site was a major step forward for the region as the previous site had become outdated with various patches carried out over the year.

The new site features dynamic imagery with easy to navigate sections.

“A major improvement is the ability for a visitor to undertake the dreaming and research phase of planning a holiday and proceed to booking without leaving the site, using the Bookeasy platform”.

“The current site has plenty of inspirational content, for instance, the amazing big nature experiences on K’gariFraser Island, but it is not easy to find where to book

a 4WD. We hope all these things are easy to find on the new site.”

The more dynamic page build also allowed for the prominent placement of destination drawcards as well as operator product.

“Our aim has been to create a seamless website experience, so visitfrasercoast is the go-to platform to research the best experiences and places on the Fraser Coast”.

The project included the integration of content from the Fraser Coast 101 directory, the Alpaca Drive itinerary maps with current website content.

The upgrade brings the visitfrasercoast digital assets in line with industry

leaders to provide the best experience possible for potential visitors to the region and to compliment and support a suite of future marketing campaigns.

Work on upgrading the internal booking system has been ongoing with onsite training with BookEasy. Operators requiring assistance in setting up and integrating their channel managers to BookEasy and are urged to call FCTE for any assistance in the transition.

With the redevelopment of the Visit Fraser Coast website now complete we expect to see improvements in our total website presence and engagement as a result

The website has undergone a functionality overhaul with added user interfaces including a custom itinerary builder. (FCTE)

over the coming months. Additional technical services and content strategies are also being

planned post launch phases to support and improve digital presence and awareness over this financial year.

The winning design (above) and (right) winning designer Andy Reid presents Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour with Council’s own flag. (Craig Winter)

OPEN AIR DRAUGHTS

I have read the Open Air Draughts (The Maryborough Sun, March 23) article with great interest and nostalgia.

My father Doug Campbell from Craignish was a keen opponent of my Blackford but always played against him at Hervey Bay. He always called

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him Harry. Doug played at the Maryborough one but more often at the hervey bay ones.

Every Saturday after a hard morning of farm chores, Doug would spend Saturday PM at either the scarness or Torquay board.

His other equally skilled opponents and friends

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were Con Guse and George Ross.

Another familiar name was George Waldock a Maryborough player.

Thanks for the memories.

I wonder if other descendants could share any recollections?

- Averil Collins (Campbell)

HOONS ON OUR ROADS

I’ve just had an epiphany. The hoons we see on our roads these days are no worse than we were when

we were kids. Maybe not you, but certainly me.

I used to get around with my mates doing all the stuff we oldies now complain about. Burnouts, dilapidated vehicles, too many people in the car, and lights that never worked.

I remember doing a burnout in the doorway of a 7-11 one night to impress a girl. That was a short lived relationship I can tell you.

I never stole a car or broke what at the time I called a “real law”, but now I’m older I do understand why my parents and our neighbours were always complaining about me.

We’re not supposed to say “boys will be boys” anymore, but they will, and they need somewhere better to go than the streets.

When I was young there was no chance of a burnout pad or sprint circuit being built, so we’d go out to Dayboro and terrorise the locals late on a

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Occasionally we’d get tapped on the shoulder by the fat Sergeant, and we’d go home with our tails between our legs.

People got annoyed, but not injured.

I know it’s dangerous, annoying and sometimes frightening to the oldies, but unfortunately you can’t stop everyone doing dangerous things. There just aren’t enough resources to do that.

All we can do is be careful, and hopefully the youngsters will learn the same lessons we eventually did, just a little bit earlier.

- T. Williams

7 new short stay beds opened at MB hospital

JAY FIELDING

A NEW seven-bed shortstay unit will be run by 23 extra healthcare staff at Maryborough Hospital.

The new facility will mean fewer patients will need to be transferred to Hervey Bay Hospital.

Short-stay units support patients who need observation and monitoring, as well as those with medical conditions that have escalated or need treatment and management. Typically, patients will require a stay of one or two days.

An Emergency Department consultant will provide medical oversight and be responsible for decision making in the new space, ensuring patients receive appropriate and safe care while remaining in the region.

Health Minister Yvette

D’ath said the new unit and accompanying additional staff were a welcome addition to Maryborough Hospital.

“We are committed to providing the best care possible to the people of Queensland and are pleased that the opening of the Short Stay Unit will provide greater access to care for the Maryborough community,” Ms D’Ath said.

She said the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service would now be able to increase the treatment provided from Maryborough Hospital with a multidisciplinary team including medical officers, nursing, allied health, administration and operational staff.

A thrilled Member for Maryborough Bruce Saunders said he would

always advocate for Maryborough Hospital and the community that relies on it.

“The Short Stay Unit will provide invaluable care for the Maryborough community,” Mr Saunders said.

“I’m proud to be a part of the Palaszczuk Government because we are delivering the health services that Maryborough needs,” he said.

Previous investments the government has made in the hospital include the reopening of its pathology lab, a new emergency department and replacement and refurbishment of the roofs of 16 buildings.

WBHHS chief executive Debbie Carroll said the organisation had been working hard to improve the flow of patients through its hospitals and to increase its capacity to

care for patients in need.

“The new Short Stay Unit will benefit not only those in Maryborough, but the Hervey Bay community too, as fewer patients will require transfer to Hervey Bay Hospital to receive appropriate care,” Ms Carroll said.

“The Queensland Ambulance Service will also have greater ability to respond to emergency calls across the Fraser Coast, as

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there will be a reduction in the number of patients transferred by ambulance between Maryborough and Hervey Bay hospitals.”

Horror week on local roads

JAY FIELDING

THE Easter school holidays had not even begun when a horror day on the roads ended with the death of a woman in Maryborough.

The 79-year-old woman died after being struck by her own car outside Fresh n Save at Maryborough Central Plaza.

The crash happened about 5pm on Friday, March 31, at the shopping centre, on the corner of Alice and Bazaar Streets.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

Earlier that day, traffic chaos ensued after a traumatic four-vehicle crash on the

Bruce Highway.

A four-wheel-drive towing a caravan, two cars and a Woolworths home delivery truck were involved in the crash, which happened near the Alice Street round-about about 10.30am.

A police spokesperson said it appeared the truck and one of the cars had initially collided, causing a second collision with the four-wheel-drive, which then swerved into oncoming traffic and hit the second car.

The truck came to rest on its side, with vehicles and debris littered across the highway, which was closed for hours.

Traffic was redirected through Maryborough, causing gridlock in the city.

Firefighters worked for more than an hour to free three people from the wreckage, including a man and woman left trapped inside the 4WD.

The man suffered critical abdominal, chest and head injuries in the crash. The woman had also suffered critical injuries.

He was flown to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital by a rescue helicopter that landed at nearby Riverside Christian College.

A second man suffered serious head injuries in the crash.

A QAS spokeswoman said five people were taken to Hervey Bay Hospital.

Forensic Crash Unit

Sergeant Glenn Rusten said a cat and dog being transported in the 4WD were uninjured.

Meanwhile, a teenage girl was taken to Hervey Bay Hospital with minor injuries after a two-vehicle crash at the corner of Pallas and Walkers Streets on Saturday night.

And on Thursday afternoon, two people were taken to hospital with no-life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle crash in pouring rain at the intersection of Island Plantation and Saltwater Creek Roads.

Sgt Rusten urged drivers to practice caution on the road during the Easter school holidays.

Queensland Police Service will be running Operation Victor Easter until Sunday, April 16, conducting targeted operations and maintaining a highly visible presence on highways and roads.

QPS Acting Assistant Commissioner Chris Stream said the school holiday periods always saw increased traffic on the roads with families eager to get to their destinations and travelling in unfamiliar areas.

“Day or night, ensure you drive to the conditions,”

Mr Stream said.

“We know that we can significantly reduce fatal crashes if motorists avoid the fatal five behaviours: speeding, drink or drug driving, not wearing a seatbelt, driving tired and distracted driving.

“Expect to see police conducting roadside operations and patrolling our roads, doing everything we can to reduce road trauma and keep Queenslanders safe.

“Getting stopped by police might be an inconvenience to you but, for us, it is often the best-case scenario when the alternative is responding to a fatal traffic crash.”

MP Bruce Saunders says that the new unit will provide

services for locals. (Craig Winter)

Tiaro bypass is a priority

IN A media release on 14 March the Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey claimed that the four lane Tiaro bypass is on track all because a design study has started - but in the eyes of our Wide Bay community, this vital project is already woefully behind.

It is surprising that the Minister would declare the project is on track when construction hasn’t even started yet, it’s not likely to be completed until at least 2027 or later, and people are losing their lives and being seriously injured on this dangerous section of the Bruce Highway right now.

The number of crashes, injuries and fatalities this year alone on our treacherous section of the Bruce Highway between Gympie and Maryborough should be enough justification for the Queensland Government to fast track and prioritise the Tiaro bypass, and save more lives sooner along this dangerous section of highway.

Governments can prioritise and fast-track projects to upgrade the Bruce Highway, they have done so in the past and just need the will to do so now.

Sections A and B of the Cooroy to Curra four lane project are cases in point.

In 2009, when the State Labor Government wanted to flood the Mary Valley and with it, eight kilometres of the Bruce Highway with Labor’s illfated Traveston Crossing dam, former Premier Anna Bligh, together with former Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese, fast tracked Section B of the Cooroy to Curra four lane upgrade project to re-route the highway to prevent it from going under dam water.

Believing the Traveston

Crossing dam would go ahead and doubting the strength and veracity of the Gympie community’s No Dam campaign (which ultimately forced then Environment Minister Peter Garrett to intervene and axe the dam) Premier Bligh and Minister Albanese prioritised and fast tracked Section B, along a route that now skirts around the nonexistent dam, that was longer, more expensive, and more environmentally intrusive than the community’s preferred route.

It was always very strange to start a road construction project of that magnitude not at Section A, which would have extended the four lane section of highway that terminated at Cooroy, up to Sankeys Road. Instead, Section A was skipped over in favour of constructing Section B. Section B comprised a four lane stretch, extending from Sankeys to Traveston Road, right in the middle of the Section A, B and C project corridor from Cooroy to Woondum on the outskirts of Gympie.

Knowing that a project divided into Sections A, B and C should start with Section A, the Queensland LNP Government in 2012 prioritised and fast tracked construction of Section A. Projects along the national highway are usually funded on a Federal 80 per cent and State 20 per cent funding split, but recognising the Section A job had to be done urgently the State LNP Government committed 50 per cent of the cost to bring construction forward.

Prior to the Section A, B and C projects, the Bruce Highway between Cooroy and Gympie was one of the deadliest stretches of the national highway. But the completion of these Sections have transformed it into one of the safest with a four lane divided

road, protecting motorists from high speed head on collisions.

So why is there no sense of urgency about building the rest of the Bruce Highway through Wide Bay to the same safe world class standard, starting with the four-lane Tiaro bypass?

On 13 July 2021 then Infrastructure and Transport Minister Barnaby Joyce wrote to Minister Bailey to confirm the Federal Government’s 80 per cent share of funding for the four-lane Tiaro bypass is available, writing that “the Australian Government is committed to delivering this vital project as soon as possible and our funding will be profiled to achieve this outcome.”

On 17 November 2022 the new Infrastructure and Transport Minister Catherine King told local media the “Australian Government’s contribution is budgeted and ready to flow as the Queensland Government achieves agreed milestones” and “construction is expected to start early next year and is due for completion in late 2024.”

These statements from

both stripes of the Federal Government confirmed its willingness to stump up funding for the Tiaro bypass and indicated it should take two years to construct.

So the roadblock isn’t at the Federal level.

However, the Queensland Government’s funding profile indicates that it won’t start major construction until 202425, and more than $150 million won’t be spent until 2026-27 and beyond.

The $1 billion, 26 kilometre four lane Gympie bypass is taking around four years to build and is expected to open mid next year. In contrast, the $336 million four lane Tiaro bypass is only nine kilometres long, but the funding profile shows it won’t open until at least 2027 but most likely later.

The Tiaro bypass is almost two thirds shorter than the Gympie bypass yet the Queensland Government proposes to take the same amount of time, four years, to build it. The Federal Minister says it should only take two years. Which is it?

There are 11,000 vehicle

movements between Gympie and Maryborough every day and if our section of the Bruce Highway between Gympie and Maryborough was in New South Wales or Victoria it would already be four lanes. Federal and State Governments have short-changed our section of the national highway and it’s high time they got moving on it. That’s why when I was first elected, I fought for funding for the four lane Gympie bypass, then for the four lane Tiaro bypass, and why I’m fighting for funding for the whole section between Gympie and Maryborough to be four lanes.

But even when the Federal share of funding is locked in, the Queensland Government has a shocking track record on delivering projects on time. The Tinana overtaking lanes and the Bells Bridge intersection upgrade were finally delivered years overdue, and funding for the Gootchie intersection upgrades was announced in January 2019 and construction is still underway now, more than four years later.

The Queensland Government knows how to prioritise and fast track

projects. It is spending billions on the 2032 Brisbane Olympics to rush infrastructure in the south-east corner of state for the Games, which will all be built long before we see a full four lane Bruce Highway through Wide Bay. The Queensland Labor Government has the political will to give priority to the Brisbane Olympics but it refuses to do anything to bring forward four laning the Bruce Highway through Wide Bay, which continues to claim lives and cause injuries.

The Queensland Government doesn’t share our ambition to fast track and prioritise the Tiaro bypass. It cares more about red carpet photo opportunities and the Brisbane Olympic Games than people like you and me in Gympie and Maryborough and every other motorist on our section of the Bruce Highway.

The people of Wide Bay would be far more interested if Minister Bailey announced when the four lane Tiaro bypass would be completed rather than telling us it’s on track just because a design study has started.

An opinion piece by Llew O’Brien MP – Federal Member for Wide Bay

MP Llew O’Brien says his passion for the Tiaro bypass hasn’t waned since he was elected. (Llew O’Brien’s office)

Pollies go head to head over Tiaro bypass

JAY FIELDING

A STATE government minister has accused the local federal member of lying to locals and fearmongering over a major project worth more than a third of a billion dollars.

Planning for the fourlane Tiaro Bypass project is now complete with the contract for detailed design awarded to Arup Australia and SMEC Australia.

Detailed design work for the project has started and is expected to be complete next year.

Construction timeframes will be confirmed during the detailed design phase, the Queensland Government says.

Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said it was an important milestone for the bypass, which he said was on track to be delivered under the same timeline it always had been.

“Unfortunately, over the last six months the local LNP member Llew O’Brien has been fearmongering and lying to the public,” Mr Bailey said.

“First, he claimed the project had been cut completely, and then claimed the funding breakdown had been changed despite his own media release showing it was exactly the same as when he was in government,” he said.

“As the people of the Wide Bay can see the Tiaro Bypass is on track and I’m excited to see the detailed design getting underway.

Mr Bailey said the Tiaro

Bypass was part of the jointly funded $13 billion Bruce Highway Upgrade Program aimed at improving safety, flood resilience and capacity along the highway between Brisbane and Cairns, with the added benefit of creating jobs and supporting economic recovery.

“This includes committing to key road corridor upgrades and providing planning money for future projects in Queensland as part of the government’s strategy to ease congestion, better connect regions, improve the access and safety of our roads and meet our national freight challenge,” he said.

Assistant Regional Roads Minister and Member for Maryborough Bruce Saunders said the State Government would deliver almost $1.6b worth of road and transport infrastructure projects across Wide Bay over the next four years.

“We’re also delivering major projects like the $1 billion Gympie Bypass, the $44 million MaryboroughHervey Bay Road upgrade, and the $42 million Isis Highway upgrade, plus the $7.1 billion Queensland

Train Manufacturing Program with a home base in Maryborough,” Mr Saunders said.

“The detailed design stage includes further, more detailed, technical investigations to inform the refinement of road and bridge designs,” he said.

“These include environmental, hydraulics, noise, geotechnical, pavement, traffic and safety, drainage, lighting, signage, property accesses and public utility relocations. The detailed design phase also includes preparation of construction contracts and drawings and detailed cost estimates in readiness for construction.”

Pre-qualified consultants with experience in highway and bridge design, as well as geotechnical and hydraulic engineering, were invited to submit offers for the design work.

“Several pre-qualified consultants (including a number of joint ventures) submitted offers and the Department of Transport and Main Roads evaluated the submissions using both performance-based assessment criteria and competitive pricing, to

determine the offer that presents the best value for money,” Mr Saunders said.

“Stakeholder input played a major role in development of the concept design, particularly input from the Tiaro Community Working Group,” he said.

“Ongoing consultation with project stakeholders will continue during the detailed design phase of the project.”

The bypass will address safety, flood immunity and traffic efficiency issues, and cater for future traffic demand on the Bruce Highway.

The current design includes 9km of new fourlane highway, a concrete centre median barrier, interchanges north and south of Tiaro and improved highway flood immunity.

The Tiaro Bypass project is being jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments, with the Australian Government committing $268.8 million to the $336 million project.

It is estimated to support an average of 490 direct jobs over the life of the project.

According to the Transport & Main Roads website, the Tiaro bypass will cost an estimated $336 million, of which $67.2 million will be funded by the State Government, the balance by the Federal Government.

Further detailed design work is still required on:

- environmental, hydraulics, noise, geotechnical, pavement, traffic and safety assessments;

- development of detailed road and bridge design drawings including drainage, lighting, signage, property accesses and public utility relocations;

- preparation of detailed cost estimates, construction drawings and contract and procurement documents for the construction phase.

The final bypass will include 9km of a new 4-lane highway east of Tiaro with a concrete centre median separating opposing traffic lanes, 2 grade separated interchanges (one north and one south) providing easy connectivity to Tiaro for residents and visitors, realignment of local roads to the closest new interchange and improved highway flood immunity (designed for a 1-in-100-year flood event).

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Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey (above) says that the Tiaro Bypass project (below) is on track.

College students to access hydrogen industry opportunities

CRAIG WINTER

FOLLOWING on from the State Government’s push to promote hydrogen as a new power source, local St Mary’s College students are to be given access to hydrogen industry opportunities.

The Hydrogen Gateway to Industry schools program will see more than 2000

students at 32 high schools across Queensland provided pathways to good, secure jobs in the emerging hydrogen industry statewide.

Energy Skills Queensland will deliver the $800,000 program, promising to equip students with the “skills they need to participate in the green hydrogen industry”.

The industry-led program broadens science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) knowledge to help students access future skills and opportunities in the hydrogen industry.

“From production, to engineering, to storage to distribution and exporting, the program offers various

opportunities for schools to become involved.”

Local MP Bruce Saunders said that Queensland’s hydrogen industry alone is expected to grow by $19 billion, expected to support 10,000 direct and indirect jobs by 2040.

“In addition to the 800 local jobs already being supported by our Queensland Train Manufacturing Program, Maryborough will benefit from work in the growing hydrogen industry,” he said.

“I want to see locals equipped with the skills they need to access that good, secure work in the hydrogen industry.

“That’s why I am delighted to see our local St Mary’s College participating in the Hydrogen Gateway to Industry Schools Program.”

The initiative also offers teachers professional development to ensure they’re supported with industry knowledge to give context to STEAM education.

The broader Gateway Industry to Schools program takes in industries including Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing, Health, Screen and Media, Agribusiness and more. In 2022, across all 11 industries, nearly 31,000

students participated in the program which is offered through nearly 600 partnerships with state, independent and catholic schools Queensland wide.

“This program means professional development for our local teachers in the STEAM sector, as well as pathways to emerging careers in the hydrogen industry for local students.

“It’s another way our city is capitalising on economic development opportunities, so that we continue to grow and thrive in the future.”.”

More information can be found at: https://desbt.qld. gov.au/training/employers/ gateway-schools

Assistant Minister for Train Manufacturing & Regional Roads Bruce Saunders talk to St Mary’s students about new opportunities in the hydrogen industry. (Supplied)

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Shade and bush tucker on Rail Trail

PEOPLE using a section of the Mary to Bay Rail Trail at Urraween in Hervey Bay will be able to eat bush tucker as well as stay cool.

The project to plant an avenue of trees along the section of Rail Trail beside Urraween Road is part of the Fraser Coast Regional Council Greening the Fraser Coast Strategy.

“As part of our Greening the Fraser Coast Strategy, Council is committed to planting 100,000 trees by 2030,” Councillor Paul Truscott said.

RELISH tickets have gone on sale, and you have just two more days to make a $9 saving on the entry cost.

The special 10th anniversary offer, which ends at midnight Monday 10th April, has tickets at $10 instead of $19.

The 10th annual Relish Food & Wine Festival is returning to the heritage city on Saturday 3 June, with Maryborough’s streetscapes and riverside parks, the perfect setting to feast on local cuisine served up by celebrity and local chefs, gourmet tastings, cooking demonstrations, live music and much more.

Festival goers can drop in on local wineries for a delightful tasting experience and sample the finest provisions available in the Fraser Coast and surrounding idyllic natural environment.

Choices of ticketed sessions have increased this year, with Odyssey Bistro, Dan & Steph and Ricardo’s Italian and Seafood partnering

with Low’n’Slow BBQ Shack all bringing their own interpretation of the long lunch back for 2023” said Fraser Coast Tourism and Event Manager Chelsea Larner-Simpson.

Chef Alastair McLeod will also be returning to Relish Food & Wine festival, having been part of the festival back in 2013.

Live music this year includes headlining acts on two stages, with upcoming music artist Emma Newman who recently wowed crowds at the 2023 Summersalt concert in Hervey Bay singing a Kate MillerHeidke classic on stage with the artist herself, performing on the Hyne Timber Main Stage along with local rockers Red Betty, acoustic rock band Ryaz and RootsFusion 7 piece Brisbane band Kurilpa.

Fraser Coast music legends and local favorites John Vea Vea, Frank Benn, Sam Maddison, Doug Edwards and Bre Ferguson will perform on the Warf Street stage on the day.

“This avenue of Eumundi quandong and Fraser Island apple trees planted by Council’s Natural Environment Team, will have a number of benefits.

“It will provide shade for people using the trail, bush tucker for people and animals, habitat for native animals and lower heat in urban areas as well as enhancing stormwater management and water quality.”

Council has used satellite images to develop heat maps of the Fraser Coast,” Cr Truscott said.

“Planting trees in urban areas can help reduce heat, providing cooler environments.

“A recent study in Sydney by Doctors for the Environment Australia showed that streets with tree cover were up to 20 degrees cooler than neighbouring streets where there was no tree cover.

“Council intends to use the heat maps to guide its street tree and urban forest planting program.

“Reducing heat islands benefits the whole of the Fraser Coast.”

Since January 2019, when Council adopted the target to plant 100,000 trees by 2030 about 55,000 trees have been planted within road verges, drainage lines, parkland areas, water reuse plantations and community revegetation sites.

The Urraween planting consists of 72 Eumundi quandong (Elaeocarpus eumundii) along the Urraween Road corridor, and 20 Fraser Island apple (Achronychia imperforata) planted along the smaller pathways leading into the park area nearby.

The Eumundi quandong is a slow growing evergreen species from Queensland and NSW rainforest areas, with attractive glossy dark green foliage and bronze coloured new growth.

During November to December, it produces delicate sweet-scented cream-coloured flowers which attract birds.

After flowering, small deep blue fruits appear.

The Fraser Island apple (found on the island as well as along the coast from NSW to northern Queensland) is an unusual native evergreen tree with dark glossy leaves, cream summer blossom, and clusters of golden mini berries. Its fruits are bright yellow, sometimes resembling Lilly pilly fruits in shape and size.

Fraser Island apple is much loved by birds and will attract the blue tiger butterfly.

The Fraser Coast

Regional Council is committed to building better communities by maintaining our unique natural environment and lifestyle.

In January 2019, Council passed a motion to plant 100,000 trees by 2030. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and provide oxygen, improve air quality, conserve water, preserve soil and support wildlife.

Planting 100,000 trees will provide environmental benefits and make our region a more attractive place to reside and visit.

A running tally of trees planted is posted on the Council webpage www. frasercdoast.qld.gov. au/100-000-trees each month.

The popular relish food festival is on again June 3.

Councillor Paul Truscott says that planting 100,000 treess will have terrific environmental benefits. (FCRC)

At the Cutting Edge

Bark in the Park comes to Maryborough

GRAB your leash and head to Bark in the Park for a paw-some time!

Mark your calendar, Bark in the Park is coming to Maryborough this April!

After more than 1,000 people enjoyed last year’s Dogs Day Out in Hervey Bay, Council will be launching its sister event ‘Bark in the Park’.

MICHELLE always said that she would only keep the salon while her kids were at primary school.

Now they are 27 and 24 years old.

“Fits perfectly with my shift working business partner/husband.” she said.

Previously owned by another family member, Michelle’s Cutting Edge has been in the same location for over 40 years.

Michelle worked in the current salon for her sister-in-law, so that she could go and have her children, then saw the opportunity for a great work life balance and

successful longstanding business.

Jodi has been a friend and confidant over the years and is a much-welcomed addition to the business.

She and Michelle had also previously worked together before they both had children.

Jodi is a fully qualified barber offering full barber services, including cutthroat shaves. Caity is the Super Salon Assistant, keeping everything running smoothly for the busy salon.

“We won the Fraser Coast Business Awards in 2013.” said Michelle.

“Two Categories- Best Professional Service and Overall Business of the Year, which was a huge achievement.”

“We’ve survived floods and the pandemic to continue trading for the entire time.

Cutting Edge uses PURE Haircare Products which are Australian made and owned, carbon neutral, and 100% organic.

Jodi works Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays whilst Michelle works all days.

It’s recommended that you book to ensure your preferred time and day.

The free event is being held on Saturday 29 April 8am to noon at Brendan Hansen Park and will feature market stalls, dog agility displays and Council Customer Service to allow pet owners to update registration details.

Mayor George Seymour said ‘Bark in the Park’ was designed to be both an educational and fun day out for the whole family.

“Having a dog can provide a lot of enjoyment and companionship but also comes with

commitments and responsibilities, including ensuring they are registered every year,” he said.

“A key feature at Bark in the Park is Council officers will be microchipping dogs for free, making it that much easier and affordable for pet owners to comply.”

Cr Seymour said from markets to dog agility displays, there’s something for everyone.

“I am particularly looking forward to the novelty

dog show where you can enter your pup in categories like cutest dog or enter together in the best pet and owner lookalike prize.”

“We encourage anyone with a dog to come along to check out the products available to pamper their pooches, learn about responsible pet care and to ensure their registration is up to date.”

Grab your leash and head to Bark in the Park for a paw-some time!

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Proprietor Michelle Byrne

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Hair Stylist/ Barber

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Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Operating for over 20 years. We use PURE Haircare ProductsAustralian made and owned, carbon neutral, Australian 100% organic complex. Modern, clean and green.

Closed Sunday and Monday

40 years in the same location. (Supplied)

Maryborough Open Gardens call for entries

MARYBOROUGH and surrounds gardeners are being invited to open their gates to the public for the city’s annual Open Garden event on the weekend of August 26 and 27.

Maryborough Open Gardens is a fantastic event where gardeners share their love of horticulture and open their gardens for visitors to enjoy and be inspired.

“This year we have new gardens and are once again privileged to have historic Baddow House open on Sat 26 August.” said a spokesperson.

From traditional and sculpture gardens and lovely spaces to relax and enjoy unique gardens and activities, visitors to the gardens will be delighted and amazed.

Unlike other Open Garden events, the Maryborough Open Gardens do not charge an entry fee so this makes the gardens accessible for all to enjoy.

This is largely in part due to the support of Fraser Coast Regional Council and Fraser Coast Tourism and Events.

“As well as welcoming our local residents, we are also hoping that visitors are able to come for the weekend and enjoy all that our region has to offer.”

If you would like to have a chat with a member of the Maryborough Open Gardens volunteer committee about being

Conrodders Campout and Hot Rod show

CRAIG WINTER THOUSANDS will descend on the Maryborough Showgrounds this Easter when hotrods and custom vehicles assemble for the 2023 Conrodders Campout.

The Campout is an annual highlight of the car show circuit, and Fraser Coast car enthusiasts are getting prepared for three days of activities.

part of the 2023 event please do not hesitate to contact them on maryboroughopen gardens@gmail.com.

Town gardens will open on Saturday, August 26, and country gardens on Sunday, August 27.

For further information please visit www. maryboroughopen gardens.net or follow the event on Facebook and look out for the 2023 brochure which will be released in July.

“The Maryborough and Hervey Bay communities are really looking forward to this year’s Conrodders Campout and Hot Rod show,” said Conrodders Hot Rods and Customs committee member Peter Koning

“After missing a couple of years, the 2022 event was great success and in 2023 we are working hard to generate a good donation for this year’s Charity Community Flights Hervey Bay.

A large collection of Street Rods and Customs will be attending for the Friday and Saturday closed events followed by a public Show & Shine on the Sunday, traditionally

attended by several hundred collectible cars and thousands of locals, there to view the beautiful vehicles on display.

Friday April 7: Meet & Greet.

Saturday April 8: Cruise, Go to Whoa, Saturday Night dinner and R/R band.

Sunday April 9: Car show and live band, trade displays, on site camping available with entry.

More information and entry form is on the Club’s website at www.conroddershervey bay.org.au or their Facebook page or you can text or call 0456 211 927.

The Conrodders were at the Maryborough Markets promoting the Maryborough Easter Car show last week when SteamPunk Mary stopped by looking awesome, with her outfit, which was a perfect match to go with the colours and style of Peter Konings art deco themed 1937 Ford Cabriolet. (Peter Koning)

The Legends of Moonie Jarl celebrates 60 years

by FRASER COAST MAYOR GEORGE SEYMOUR

NEXT year marks the 60th anniversary of the publication of a very significant book.

In 1964, The Legends of Moonie Jarl was published by Jacaranda Press.

It is a very special thing to hold this beautifully illustrated book in one’s hands, owing not only to its physical qualities but through what it transmits.

It contains within it some of the knowledge and stories of a culture deeply connected to this land going back thousands of years.

It was written by Moonie Jarl (Wilf Reeves) and illustrated by Wandi (Olga Miller) and contains twelve traditional Butchulla stories.

They were the grandchildren of Willy Wondunna (also known as Caboonya Wondunna), a very significant Butchulla elder.

Through their parents, Ethel Reeves and Fred Wondunna, a Butchulla elder, they were exposed to a great deal of books and both developed an interest in writing from an early age.

In the evenings, before they went to sleep their father would tell them the Butchulla creation stories, some of which are in this book.

Wilf enlisted in the Australian army on 10 March 1942 at Urangan and served on the Kokoda Trail.

Some of his published poetry refers to this period and much of it relates to local stories.

Many of his poems and stories can be found in the journal of the Maryborough Writers Group; the Moonaboola Quill.

Sadly, he passed away in 1968, a few years after the publication of The Legends of Moonie Jarl.

Auntie Olga is remembered and respected as an advocate and protector of K’gari (Fraser Island) and Caboonya (keeper of the records) for the Butchulla people.

She wrote a number of books as well as articles for school textbooks and newspaper columns.

Long time locals will remember her Wide Bay Television presentations, Legends of Our Land and Spotlight as well as regular radio presentations.

When this collection of Butchulla creation stories was published in 1964 by Jacaranda Press it was the first children’s book by Aboriginal authors in Australia.

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation recognised the national significance of this book and to mark the half century since it was first available, re-published it in 2014.

It is now available right across Australia.

The Moonie Jarl of the title refers to the Butchulla elder responsible for passing traditional knowledge through the generations. It is designed in a very unique and original manner; each story is illustrated into one of nine story-maps, supported by explanatory keys opposite each full-page illustration. On the ground floor of The Story Bank, we have created a room which focuses on the book and the stories it contains.

With humour and tenderness The Legends of Moonie Jarl passes on knowledge and wisdom that has been told and retold through many generations on Butchulla country.

My young son and I enjoy reading it together.

It is a heart-warming book that we should celebrate and share.

No bookshelf on the Fraser Coast is complete without it.

Olga Miller and Wilf Reeves who wrote The Legends of Moonie Jarl back in 1964. (Supplied)

Calling all kids: it’s time to get walking!

PRIMARY school aged children across Australia will make those important steps towards a healthier future by participating in National Walk Safely to School Day on Friday 19 May 2023, marking the 24th anniversary of this important initiative.

Championed by the Pedestrian Council of Australia, National Walk Safely to School Day aims to raise awareness of the health, road safety, transport and environmental benefits that regular walking, or alternative active transport (especially to and from school) can provide for the long term well-being of our children, not just on 19 May, but every day.

Apart from the physical benefits, regular walking (or similar) also has a favourable impact on children’s cognitive and academic performance.

Walk Safely to School Day also encourages positive environmental action, better use of public transport with reduced car-dependency and encourages parents and carers to walk more, reducing dangerous traffic

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congestion around schools.

Harold Scruby, Chairman and CEO of the Pedestrian Council of Australia said, “Until they are 10, children must always hold the hand of an adult when crossing the road”.

The national initiative also promotes healthy eating and encourages schools and P&Cs to Host a Healthy Breakfast on the day.

“The extremely disturbing childhood obesity epidemic continues to affect 1 in 4 children at critical levels across Australia. The best exercise for all Australians is walking regularly.

“Children need at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day. We should encourage them to take a walk before school, during and at the end of their

Medieval occupations at Village Fayre

VICTORY Village at Riverbend is again opening its gates to visitors on Sunday 16 April following a successful first Village Fayre held recently.

day,” said Scruby. Being active every day, including walking to school, can help make a difference for many Australians.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher or carer - everyone has a role to play in helping children and young people to lead active healthy lives.

This national initiative aims to encourage children to lead a healthier, more active lifestyle by simply including a walk at the beginning, at lunchtime and at the end of each day.

The event also promotes reduced car-dependency, greater use of public transport, cleaner air, improved diets and road safety to primary school children throughout Australia.

This Village Fayre will once again be filled with medieval merriment, markets and entertainment that focuses on oldenday occupations and pastimes.

The members of Riverbend Medieval Society Inc are looking forward to sharing their knowledge of skills and interests to the public.

You will meet the Bowyer who creates timber longbows that he makes by hand or the Cordwainer, who works with new leather to make shoes.

This Village Fayre will give returning guests and first-time visitors opportunity to see knights and swordplay, historical re-enactment displays, arts and crafts for sale, games, tours of the Village as well

as food stalls hosted local Tiaro QCWA.

Victory Village at Riverbend; A Little Bit of Medieval Britain in the Australian Bush, has been built over a nine year period; from early 2014 to present day.

Owners, Lord and Lady Blake, are working toward Victory Village being open to the public on regular occasions during the year for medieval re-enactment, entertainment and

educational purposes.

You can visit Victory Village at Riverbend on Sunday, 16 April 2023 10am - 3pm.

Please take cash as there are no ATM or Eftpos facilities at the Village.

Victory Village at Riverbend is located at 19 Riverbend Drive, St Mary QLD 4650. Follow signs along Glenbar Road.

Victory Village will open again to the public on April 16. (Glenn Morris)

Medieval casting call for movie

Event will celebrate local Youth Week

THE Maryborough

Neighbourhood Centre for the first time will take its Youth Network Program ‘Out and About’ at ANZAC Park on Saturday, 15 April 2023 from 10 am to 2.00 pm.

This event is all about the young people of Maryborough and the celebration is in conjunction with Youth Week 2023.

“The day promises to be an event full of activities for local youth,” said MNC program Assistant Carla Schonrock.

There will be a lot of happenings all day that will attract young people to get involved, with stall holders on community services promising to engage young people to some fun activities as well.

To top this all off,the Centre will be running three main activities that will surely bring joy and excitement to everyone.

A MOVIE is being shot at Victory Village in May, and the producer is looking for talent.

Ex-Hervey Bay independent film maker Linda M Curry is looking for “1 x female 5 years old and 1 x female 7 years old who have good emotional range.”

Linda moved to the Gold Coast to pursue her chosen career in movies, and will be on location at the Village in Tiaro to shoot a scene from The Witch’s Knight.

“We look forward to shooting this scene...with local talent whom I have worked with before.” she said.

Linda has produced and directed several productions at the Zpac and Brolga Theatre, Robert Harlings Steel Magnolias, Agatha Christies Mouse Trap, and Ken Ludwig’s The Three Musketeers.

For more information contact LMC Productions lmcproductins2014@ gmail.com

“We’ll have youth volunteers from our program actively participating on the day to support the implementation of exciting activities such as mentoring on artworks like tote bag designing, badge making and quite possibly starting some traditional games to add more excitement to the day.”

“These young members of our youth group has been hard at work for some months now planning and designing the program.”

Selected community partners and business sponsors will be active participants and will join a friendly competition with our young players for a DEMO game of volleyball.

And just to make it look ‘official’ a representative from the Fraser coast Volleyball Association will be on hand to ensure everyone is playing fair!

The second main event is a dance-off competition, and last but definitely not the least, a ‘Colour Run with a Twist’, where centre staff, volunteers and sponsors get to be the ‘colour bombers’.

The team from Salvation

Army will be in charge of the sausage sizzle and Dominos will be handling pizzas, all for free but on a ‘first come, first serve basis.

“Not to forget our friends from Woolworths distributing fruits for a healthy option.” Carla said.

“Food vans have also been invited, so do not forget to bring some cash!”

There will be lots of information on services for young people and the community in general, plus an opportunity to know

more about the local Youth Network Program and what they are planning.

“We are very grateful for the support of our sponsors: Mr. Bruce Saunders - MP, Hyne Timber, Wide Bay Transit, Richers Transport, Woolworths, Elmers Furniture, Hervey Bay RSL, MSCMC, Jason O’Brien Painter Decorator, Domino’s and FCRC.

“It will be a great day and we hope to see everyone!”

‘Out and About’ at ANZAC Park on Saturday April 15 from 10 am - 2 pm.

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Victory Village will be hosting a film shoot in May. (Glenn Morris)

Zonta gathers for Area meeting

MEMBERS of the Zonta Club of Maryborough welcomed members from Rockhampton, Gladstone, Bundaberg and Hervey Bay to Maryborough on the 25th and 26th March.

The occasion was the Annual Area 2 Meeting which brings members together to share ideas, participate in workshops and enjoy the fellowship and fun activities.

This provides a great opportunity for members to reconnect with other clubs and learn from their achievements over the past year.

A variety of speakers included Maryborough High School Principal, Queensland Police Service Unit for Child Protection and Investigation, and a panel of Women in Industry, representing Qld Corrections, energy production, education and agriculture.

Representatives from Zonta International (ZI) brought participants up to date with the ‘bigger picture’ of ZI and the way forward for the next Biennium to 2024.

A very informative and entertaining Q&A session with an immigration lawyer was the after-dinner highlight.

The exciting news for Australian Zontians is that the 2024 Zonta International Convention is to be held in Brisbane in June 2024.

“It will be an interesting experience for our

European and American members to be the ones who have to undertake the 18-24hour flights to come to Australia.” said Membership Chair Joan Brazier.

“To say we are excited is an understatement.”

Find out more about the Zonta Club of Maryborough on their Facebook page or by messaging.

From

THE Fraser Coast Branch of Wildlife Queensland is very excited to announce presentations by two enthralling speakers for the April and May Wildlife Library talks.

They are Ruby Rosenfield and Chris Heckathorn.

Be prepared to be enthralled by photos of Fraser Coast birds taken by Ruby. She will be presenting at the Hervey Bay Library on Friday April 21, presenting An Introduction to Birds of the Fraser Coast.

Ruby is an enthusiastic birder and nature lover.

She joined the Maryborough Birdwatchers Group twenty years ago and her enthusiasm has never wavered.

She takes a lot of

photos, some better than others, both at home (sometimes through the kitchen window!) and on all the regular bird watcher excursions throughout the region, sometimes joining with the Birdwatchers of Hervey Bay.

She has compiled a few of her favourite photos for this presentation for you to enjoy and will also give some suggestions on how to attract birds to your garden.

Wildlife Officer Chris

Heckathorn is part of the Wide Bay team with the Department of Environment and Science.

The team administers the Nature Conservation Act 1992, and in particular focuses on human interactions with protected plants and animals that are not within National Parks or other protected areas.

Chris has around nine years of experience with the department including managing crocodiles in North Qld, working as

both a general duties and dingo ranger on K’Gari (Fraser Island), and most recently as a wildlife officer in Maryborough.

His current role focuses on vessel and drone operations as well as compliance activities.

Chris has completed his Bachelor of Science (Hons) majoring in Marine Biology at James Cook University, Townsville. This Comflict presentation will provide an overview of some animal behaviour, common misconceptions and safety tips for a few of the animals that regularly come into “conflict” with humans.

Topics include crocodiles, snakes, flying-foxes, kangaroos and swooping birds.

To book for these two informative talks, phone the library on 41974220. or book online at Eventbrite on the Library’s website.

The recent Zonta Area Meeting in Maryborough gave the group the opportunity to connect and learn. (Zonta)

Exciting time to consider cane

From Canegrowers

Chairman Owen Menkens EMPLOYMENT in the regions is always a hot topic, with many people unemployed or forced to move away to find work. But there are opportunities available for those willing and able to take them.

In 2022, Queensland’s sugar industry suffered significant workforce shortages right across the sector.

Mill workers, farm hands, haul-out drivers, harvester operators, and truck drivers were all in short supply.

While some areas were more badly affected than others, the overall shortage of workers contributed to the longer season length and around one million tonnes of cane being left in the paddock, unharvested.

In an effort to prevent a repeat of this in 2023, CANEGROWERS has launched a campaign to attract more workers to the sugar industry ahead

of this year’s crush, which is now a little over two months away.

The mainly social media campaign will target interstate workers, young travellers, grey nomads, and even qualified international job seekers. But ideally, we would love to get more regional Queenslanders working in the industry, as these are the people most likely to stay long-term and be most passionate about the vitality of their region.

As part of our long-term strategy to encourage more young people into the industry, we have created curriculumaligned lessons that will teach primary and secondary-aged students about the opportunities that exist within Queensland’s sugar industry.

But the fact remains, we need workers now! So, if you or someone you know is unemployed or just looking for a new opportunity, or has a general interest in working in the sugar industry, please get in

touch with your local CANEGROWERS office or visit the Work in the Industry page on the CANEGROWERS website to see what opportunities are available for you.

The sugar industry is one of Queensland’s oldest surviving industries and has been the backbone of regional communities along the Queensland coast for well over a century.

But our best days are still ahead of us.

In fact, this is possibly the most exciting time to join the sugarcane industry, as we are on the cusp of an evolution that, over the next decade, will see our industry become one of the major players in Queensland’s bioeconomy.

Time to resolve terminals issue CANEGROWERS is calling on the owners and operators of Queensland’s bulk sugar terminals to put aside their differences and come together to find a long-term solution to the operation of these

industry assets.

Representatives from Sugar Terminals Limited (STL) and Queensland Sugar Limited (QSL) fronted grower-leaders at the CANEGROWERS Policy Council meeting in Brisbane this month, to explain why terminal operations has suddenly become one of the most

the industry.

These terminals are a huge asset to the industry. They give us a significant competitive advantage in the world market and their efficient, effective and safe operation as a service to the industry is paramount.

Growers were the major

facilities, so, we’re not about to sit quietly back and see that legacy risked in any way because these organisations are unable to agree what’s actually in the best interests of the industry.

Both parties need to come together and resolve their operational issues in an orderly way.

Is your lunchbox healthy?

THINKING about what we feed our bodies every day is important to stay well and strong.

Learn how to pack healthy lunches like DhauwurdWurrung Elderly & Community Health Service Inc. for Healthy Lunchbox Week.

Healthy Lunchbox Week is a yearly campaign started by Nutrition Australia to inspire Australian families to make healthy lunchboxes their families will love.

This year it ran from 5 to 11 February 2023 to kick

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off the school term, but there are lessons from this past event that we could all do with.

To celebrate the week, Dhauwurd-Wurrung Elderly & Community Health Service Inc. hosted a Healthy Lunchbox session.

Teaching kids how to pack a healthy lunch, that includes the 5 core food groups: vegetables, grains, fruit, protein and dairy.

How much you should eat of each type of food varies depending on your age, gender and other factors.

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HAIR SALON

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Across the road from the Cenotaph Look For The Balloons

We are a local, established hair salon. Our staff are friendly and professional. No appointment necessary.

Phone: 0459 728 016

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NATURAL HEALTH

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Let us help you find natural ways to improve your health and vitality.

Deborah Hannam- Naturopath, Herbalist, Colon irrigation and Iridolgy.

Carolyn Wynd - NST Bowen Therapy. “Pamper Body Treatments” and gift vouchers available.

Book online at www.naturalhealthcentre.com.au or phone 41236699. (By Appointment Only) Fairfield House 200 Walker Street, Maryborough.

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To stay healthy, you should drink plenty of water and eat a range of nutritious food from the 5 food groups.

Use a nutrition calculator to help you plan what to eat every day.

When you’re trying to eat healthy, having the same thing every day can get boring.

You can keep things fun by trying out different styles of breads and getting creative with recipes.

Try to avoid having too much food and drink that gives little nutrients. Avoid foods that are high in added sugars, salt, and saturated fat like hot chips, cakes, biscuits, crisps, lollies, soft drink, and alcohol.

For Healthy Lunchbox Week, DhauwurdWurrung Elderly & Community Health Service Inc. held a cooking class and made small egg quiches.

These are great for breakfast, lunch, or even

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THE MENTAL HEALTH OF YOUR MATES IS IMPORTANT

Mental health problems are common. Up to 1 in 4 people have experienced mental illness.

You may want support if you’ve noticed changes in the way you think or feel which cause problems in your day-to-day life, or maybe you notice those changes in a mate.

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to snack on.

If you’re needing a little lunchbox inspiration, check out the Healthy Lunchbox Week website for some recipe ideas. Make sure you’re meeting your daily nutritional needs to fuel your brain and body to keep you strong!

Be sure to also visit the department’s website for more information on eating well.

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Anti-submarine guns and Grandma’s favourite tree

LINDSAY TITMARSH

FOLLOWING the story about Dundathu in the last edition of the ‘Sun’, I have been advised by a local resident to ‘get with it’, and have also been reminded that we are now in the 2020’s, not the 1920’s.

In the last story, I wrote that the boundary of Dundathu commenced at Churchill Mines Road.

It did a hundred years ago, but not now.

Back in time, the district was centred on the large sawmill there, which was situated a long way from the present Hervey Bay Road.

At that time, very few residents lived in the area.

Between Churchill Mines Road and Saltwater Creek, only the Seamer family on the south side, and Lenthalls on the

northern side of the Bay Road, lived there. With the large Saltwater Creek Hotel at the creek, that area was always known as the Saltwater Creek district.

Dundathu boundary is now on the flat below Saltwater Creek Hill (originally Red Hill).

Limited space in the last edition did not allow for information about a pistol shooting range which was situated on the northern side of the Bay Road, almost opposite the Prawle Road intersection.

A clay target gun club (shotguns) was positioned where Susan River Potting Mix now processes bark.

Former Dundathu resident Darby O’Brien, relates how his first memory in life is of himself searching for unbroken clay pigeons which had not been hit when fired at.

His father Russell, and a friend Malcolm Taylor, went there to test their shooting skill.

‘Clay pigeons’ are clay discs catapulted at speed out of a machine, for enthusiasts to shoot at.

Some time ago the council had a landfill garbage dump a short distance along Churchill Mines Road.

During the war, the Australian Army deployed a ‘25 Pound’ artillery weapon in a dugout on the steep riverbank almost opposite Churchill Mines Road intersection.

It was positioned there so it could fire on expected Japanese mini submarines if one surfaced after contacting an antisubmarine net deployed across the Mary River near Saltwater Creek.

In 1909 or 1910, my grandmother

Sarah-Elizabeth, removed a very small hoop pine tree from a steep gully at Dundathu and replanted it near her home at Tandora.

It is now 80 feet tall. In the absence of historic photos of Dundathu, I have included a picture of grandma’s special tree. Back in time, the Hervey Bay Road was always referred to as just ‘The Bay Road’, and a visit to Hervey Bay as, ‘we’re going down the bay’.

Augustus Hervey, former British ‘Lord of the Admiralty’, very seldom received a mention.

He was the person Lieutenant James Cook, named our beautiful bay after.

Apologies to Dundathu residents living in the Saltwater Creek end of the district – you are still part of the great little community.

With a slight lean from coastal sea-breezes, Grandma’s hoop pine stands tall. (Noela Titmarsh)

COMMUNITY & THE ARTS

FOR Kids BY Kids

with Phoebe Lee

MARYBOROUGH SUN SUPER-CUB REPORTER

Hello Maryborough!

My name is Phoebe Lee and I am eleven years old. For Kids By Kids tells kids what’s going on in Maryborough from their point of view.

Across the world, people celebrate different celebrations in their own special ways.

Easter is one of these

What’s on in local arts

Maryborough Regional Art Society Gallery

- April at the gallery: exhibitions by Kerri Dixon, Elizabeth Dau, Shelly Seashells, Owen Pointon, Lynn Munn, Jackie James and Tanya Kearin.

celebrations. Ruby, age eleven, was interviewed about how we celebrate this delicious time here in Australia, as well as a few traditions unique to her own family.

“In Australia, we go on Easter egg hunts and eat chocolate.” Ruby said.

“In my family, we make Easter egg shaped pancakes for breakfast

and go on Easter egg hunts.

“Sometimes I share my eggs with my sister because she doesn’t find too many. My favourite thing about Easter is that I get to spend time with my family.”

Halfway across the world, Italian/Austrian siblings Olivia, age 11, and Guilia, age 8, spoke about how they celebrate Easter in their countries.

“In Italy, kids get one or more chocolate eggs with a big surprise inside, for example, toys or bracelets.

“We eat traditional cake shaped like a dove, then they paint eggs and go on treasure hunts. On Easter Monday people usually have picnics and barbecues.

“In Austria, they have the Easter Markets, and they decorate and colour eggs and make an Easter tree.” Olivia said.

“On Easter in my family, we eat lamb and we have some kind of party.

“The best thing I like about Easter is the special egg I get, because I’m excited to see what’s inside.”

Her younger sister Guilia loves Easter too!

“My favourite thing is when we smash the eggs!” she said. Different families and different cultures all celebrate Easter in their own special way. (I certainly like the idea of egg shaped pancakes!)

Why don’t you give it a try? Maybe you could go on an Easter egg hunt or put out the Christmas tree and decorate it with eggs? How do you celebrate Easter?

- May at the gallery: Exhibitions by Michael Williams and Kevin Rogers.

Current Hervey Bay Regional Gallery Exhibitions

Until Sun 21 May

- Fernando do Campo: To companion a companion

- The Dingo Project: Wongari, Until Sun 1 Oct

- Fiona Foley: Janjari

Current Gatakers Artspace Exhibitions

Until Sun 16 Apr

- Ebb & Flow - Barbara Stephenson

- Heritage Collection

- A Quiet Gentle - Nicole Jakins

- Visual dialogs of Maryborough - Nora Hanasy

Superpowered on Tour - QAGOMA

Until Sun 9 Apr at Gatakers Creative Space.

Until Sun 16 Apr at Story Bank & Hervey Bay Gallery

Pop-up exhibition - Works from Dr Anneke Silver workshop

Until Sun 9 Apr, Gatakers Creative Space

Creative Space Print Studio

Wednesdays and Saturdays, Gatakers Creative Space

Daily School Holiday Craft Activities

Until Sun 16 Apr, The Story Bank

Daily School Holidays Pocket Park Lawn Games

Until Sun 16 Apr, The Story Bank

Life of Pi - NT Live Screening

Thu 6 Apr, 7pm, Brolga Theatre

Story Time at The Story Bank (suitable for ages 2-12)

Thu 6 Apr, 9.30am - Easter, The Story Bank

FREE Film Screening: Storm Boy

Wed 5 Apr, 4pm, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery

Conrodders Hot Rod & Custom Show ‘n Shine

Sun 9 Apr, 9am - 1pm, Maryborough Showgrounds

I’m Your Man - MRAC Cinema Night

Wed 12 Apr, 6.30pm, Brolga Theatre

Restoration and Reuse

Mon 17 Apr - Sun 30 Jun, The Story Bank

Steve-O The Bucket List Tour

Wed 19 Apr, 7pm, Brolga Theatre

Bjorn Again - Thank ABBA for the Music Tour

Sat 22 Apr, 8pm, Brolga Theatre

Celtic Illusion - The Magic Returns

Tue 25 Apr, 7.30pm, Brolga Theatre

Gatakers Artspace Exhibition Opening

Fri 21 April, 6pm

- Meet the Bells: A Wallum Journey

- Miniaturised Maryborough - Marilyn Murray

- Simply Stitches - Maryborough Heritage City

Embroiderers

- Spectrum of Life: A Retrospective - Peter Hughes

Rolling Thunder Vietnam

Wed 26 Apr, 7.30pm, Brolga Theatre

Artist in Conversation - Joolie Gibbs

Sat 29 Apr, 11am, Gatakers Artspace

Keep up to date with what’s on at www.ourfrasercoast.com.au/what-s-on

& THE ARTS

Local artists join Opera Queensland for ‘Lady Sings the Maroons’ at Brolga

LOCAL singers and musicians will have the opportunity to share the stage with Opera Queensland next month.

The soundtrack of Queensland will be laid out at the Brolga Theatre as part of the Opera Queensland ‘Lady Sings the Maroons’ tour in May.

On May 3 music fans will be treated to a unique program inspired by artists including The Saints, Powderfinger, Gladys Moncrieff, Savage Garden, Joe Geia, Kate Miller-Heidke, and Harold Blair.

A cross-genre love letter to Queensland, Lady Sings the Maroons showcases the art behind making a great song, and those who write them.

The production is directed by Laura Hansford, and stars renowned vocalists and artistic collaborators, Jess Hitchcock, Irena

Lysiuk and Marcus Corowa with Musical Director, Luke Volker on keys, who all trace their roots to regional Queensland. Sharing the inspiration behind the production, Ms Hansford said music from Queensland had the power to transport an audience.

“My Queensland, your Queensland and the next person’s Queensland are vastly different things, and that’s reflected in the music that’s come out of this state.”

“Lady Sings the Maroons holds a mirror up to our extraordinary state with pride.

“On this tour, we are debuting a show that sings about the diversity of this state and its people as we try to capture ‘our Queensland’,” Ms Hansford added.

Opera Queensland invites singers and musicians from the local

community to join the cast for this performance.

The opportunity for Fraser Coast musicians to participate was a bonus, Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said.

“They will have an opportunity to see the behind-the-curtain aspects of the production as well as an opportunity to perform on stage.”

All artists must be 18 years or older at the time of performance.

For more information and to register your interest visit oq.com.au.

Tickets to Lady Sings the Maroons are on sale now for the May 3 show.

To find more information on the show and to buy tickets, go to the website at https://brolga. ourfrasercoast.com. au/events/event/1162/ queensland-opera-ladysings-the-maroons

Insanity Streak

Black cats and lucky cafes

From THE MARYBOROUGH ANIMAL REFUGE

DID you know that there is a Black Cat Appreciation Day on 17 August in the USA?

Maybe we need to start a day like that here in Australia to help overcome all the old superstitions about black cats.

As unbelievable as this sounds, black cats are about half as likely to be adopted as other cats!

This is silly but true.

For many cultures and historical settings, black cats meant positive things.

Sailors and fisherman thought that having black cats on board would bring them good luck.

In Scottish lore, good tidings would follow if a black cat came to your house.

And ancient Egyptians thought all cats were worthy of worship, including black cats. For some, a visit from a black cat means good luck, and for others it meant prosperity or romance.

The Nekobiyaka Cat Café in Japan pays tribute to black cats, letting them roam throughout the restaurant for guests to enjoy at a price of $10 an hour.

So good fortune awaits you at the Maryborough Animal Refuge with three beauties: Megan, Heather and Brittany.

These 3-month-old girls are just waiting for someone to take them home and worship them.

They are friendly and playful, interacting well with men, women, children and other cats.

They have not been tested with dogs, but are not worried by the barking of the Refuge dogs nearby.

They are desexed, microchipped, vaccinated, worm & flea-treated and available for adoption for $250 each.

PEPPER

This 15-month-old mixed breed girl arrived at the Refuge in January with six 1 week old puppies.

After successfully completing her demanding role as a mother, she is now ready to find her own home.

Pepper has a very sweet, affectionate nature and is a favourite with the staff and volunteers at the Refuge.

She loves belly rubs, walks

and playing in water.

She walks well on the lead.

Pepper is good with other dogs, but has not been tested with cats.

She was removed from a difficult home situation and can be unsure of men.

She does warm up to them quickly when treated with kindness.

She is good with women. She had been an inside/ outside dog and is toilet-trained.

Due to history of being treated roughly by children, she is looking for a home with older or no children at all.

However, she is friendly with children of all ages; she would just prefer not to live with young ones.

Pepper will need frequent exercise, regular human company and high secure fences.

She has been desexed, microchipped, Vaccinated and Council-registered. Adoption price is $350.

Layla finally found

Brittany Heather Megan Pepper

Inside the Nekobiyaka Cat Café in Japan. (Mark Rees)

Mazda 2 refreshed and ready for Australian roads

ONE of the country’s bestselling small cars – the Mazda2 – has undergone an extensive refresh that redefines style in the segment.

Up front, the fascia has been adorned with a new black or body colour grille, while the addition of a sleeker bumper design creates a streamlined new look.

All Mazda2 hatchbacks also sport an asymmetrically placed colour accent on the front grille and rear bumper, enhancing the car’s youthful spirit.

Hatchback variants, as well as the top-of-the-line GT sedan, are treated to a redesigned rear bumper, which accentuates the two body styles’ attractive profiles.

Two new paint schemes – Aero Grey Metallic and Airstream Blue Metallic – are offered to Mazda2 buyers for the first time, contributing to a now

nine-strong colour pallet.

Mazda2’s two most accessible grades – Pure and Pure SP – come with a number of bespoke features inspired by Mazda’s evolved Kodo design language.

These unique offerings include three coloured dash trim pieces finished in Pure White, Mirror Black or Mint, which are determined by the car’s external paint scheme.

The Pure SP ups the aesthetic stakes further with a black film covering for the roof.

Taking cues from the sporty Mazda2 Genki of a decade ago, the Evolve and range-topping GT variants of the updated Mazda2 have adopted a similarly dynamic philosophy.

Inside, the Evolve and GT are finished with a sharp black interior contrasted with red highlights extending to the seat stitching and air vent

surrounds.

The GT takes it to another level with partial leather seats, a red and black dash, an all-new, aeroinspired multi-spoke alloy wheel design and polished, dual exhaust tips.

Barring the Pure, all grades come equipped with a streamlined ‘shark fin’ antenna, bolstering the Mazda2’s chic aesthetic.

“Mazda2 has always been a fan favourite for our newest road users and buyers who enjoy a premium product that also adeptly delivers on safety, quality, economy and drivability,” Vinesh Bhindi, Managing Director of Mazda Australia, said.

The updated Mazda2 will go on sale in June 2023, with deliveries beginning in July 2023.

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CHURCH SERVICES

Want meaning in your life? Come, find hope…

Maryborough

Presbyterian Church

523 Alice Street

Phone Pastor Don 0434 185 054

A welcome awaits you Sunday Worship Service 9am

EASTER CHURCH SERVICES

Presbyterian Church

Why celebrate Easter?

What is it all about?

Come to our Services: Good Friday and Easter Sunday at 9am

You are very welcome!

523 Alice Street, Maryborough Pastor Don: 0434 185 054

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Bingo – Saturdays Eyes Down 6:30pm All Welcome Enquiries Lyn 0407 627 036 84 Adelaide Street

Prostate Cancer Support Group

Maryborough Meets at 6:00 pm first Monday of each month (February to November)

Wesley Auditorium - Uniting Church Hall 21 Sussex St

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TOMBOLA

Maryborough Girls’ Brigade

Saturday, 18th November 2023 – 1pm Start Wesley Auditorium Uniting Church Hall 21 Sussex Street

Doors open 11:30 am – Lunch available

Lots of Christmas Prizes - Raffles

Free lucky Door & Afternoon Tea Enquiries Nalda 0407 628 072

TINANA

TOMBOLA

Pensioner Hall Adelaide Street Saturday 13th May 2023

Doors open 11.30am for a 1.00pm start.

SPORT

Moller leading in the field of athletics

BRENDAN BOWERS

ATHLETICS: Young athletics star Makayla Moller is taking all before her in the javelin, shot put and discus.

Moller’s passion and dedication are driving her athletic results.

She began athletics at six years old, and after two years of competition, she found her passion for throwing the discus and shot put.

She attended her first State Championships in the u9 age group and has been top three in the state every year since.

She picked up the javelin for the first time at ten and quickly found her passion for throwing.

She first threw javelin in the under-11 age group and has been the state champion every year since then.

Her mother and coach, Sallyann, credits Makayla’s drive and passion for her success.

“She works hard, and it is her drive and

passion that is giving her consistency and improvement in her results,” Sallyann said.

Last year she qualified and competed in her first Nationals as an 11-yearold against much older girls in the u14 girls javelin at the Australian Athletics Championships in Sydney in March.

Moller also placed top three for Queensland School Sports for shotput and discus to qualify her for the 10-12 years Australian Schools Track and Field Championships.

She claimed bronze for the Australian 12-year girls’ shotput and fifth in the 12-year girls’ discus.

Last month Moller competed at the Queensland Athletics State Championships in Brisbane and the Little Athletics-Queensland State Championships in Townsville.

She competed in javelin, shot put and discus at both championships.

Moller’s results from the Queensland Athletics

State Championships included the u14 girlsQLD Champion Javelin, silver in shotput & bronze in the discus.

In the Little AthleticsQueensland, she also won the u13 girls- Javelin, silver in shotput & bronze in the discus.

These results have qualified her for all three throwing events at both national championships.

“I love the challenges that athletics gives me, and I am excited about travelling to the next two championships,” Makayla said.

She will compete at the Australian Junior Athletics Championships in Brisbane-

13th-16th April 2023, and follow it up with the Little Athletics- Australia National Championships in Melbourne a week later.

She is a great sports all-rounder and enjoys all the other athletic events; she plays in two local football teams, plays basketball, and does aerial gymnastics.

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Pic of the week

This week’s bowls results

DOON VILLA MEN

Grand Final Open Singles: R.Whittaker d K.Johnson 25-23.

Jackpot Pairs : Winners - S.Hyde, J.Devenish d N.Gambie, G.Gambie 35-12. Runners up - W.Zieth, T.Buckley d B.Madsen, J.McCoombe 26-8. R.Andersen, A.Scholl d R.Jensen, M.Jensen 29-13.N.Weinheimer, R.Dillon d K.Andersen, L.Puie 25-13. R.Turnbull, G.Kuhn d J.Demarco, P.Whittaker 23-13.G.Kemp, B.Spilsbury d I.Axelsen, P.Hutton 21-15. C.White, R.Whittaker d J.Fraser, K.Pieper 20-19.

Championships : Open Triples - J.Kemp, B.Houston, J.Devenish d W.Raguse, G.Gambie (sub K.Paxton), C.White 23-20. Mixed PairsK.Selby, J.Devenish d L.Hannaford, R.Turnbull 25-21. Open FoursS.Bartley, K.Milzewski, R.Whittaker d R.Andersen, G.Kemp, B.Spilsbury 23-13

Thursday Pairs 30th March : Washed out.

Sunday Morning Rollers : Winners - C.Parsons, G.Kemp, G.Birch d N.Gambie, G.Gambie, K.Paxton 27-4. Runners upR.Turnbull, S. Patch, A.Scholl d C.White, N.Weinheimer, B.Spilsbury 19-13.K.Gitsham, B. Richardson, C.Williams d D.Anderson, S.Bartley, T.Buckley 24-13.

S.Steinberg, B.Houston, K.Milzewski d P.Stephensen, K.Andersen, A.Hartwig 26-6. R.McKenna, L.Parsons, S.McKenna d R.Andersen, B.Madsen, C.Butcher 30-13. - C White, scribe

24/3/23 Roast Day

Overall winner Highest Winning

Margin: R. Jensen, K Turnbull, C. Whitaker def M. Pieper, M. Allan, L. Johnson Margin of 9

Runner Up Lowest winning score:

L. Laughton, T. Buckley, B. James Score of 16

Sportsman’s award for lowest losing score: C. Laughton, P. Whittaker, I. Ridge score of 8

K. Pieper, L James def B. Turnbull, S. Whittaker 22-15

Consistency singles called for 29/3/23

M. Pieper v L. Hannaford

B. George v S. Jensen - L. Hannaford, scribe

MARYBOROUGH

Competition called Fri 31/3 -

12.30pm - Club Pairs

B Cochrane, L Handley V N

Fleichfresser, S O’Brien

N Andreasen, P Howard V M Jackson, L Gundry

Competition called Wed 5/4 -

12.30pm - Club Pairs

E Reid, C Murdoch V Winner P Howard/L Gundry game

Competition called Wed 12/4 -

12.30pm - Championship Fours

A Darnell, M McDonald, P Matsen, M Scott V J Nolan, B Wakelin, S Natoli, B Cochrane

Thurs 16/03 - Men Jackpot Pairs

L Genrich, P Davis def P Nolan, C

English 22-20

M Roy, J Hamilton def M Stonehouse, A Blackwell 30-10

K Milzewski, R Whittaker def C Jago, R Relton 33-12

L Wood, J Dawson def R Watts, P Frawley 18-14

G Heselwood, R McLeish def B Murphy, K O’Brien 21-10

E Kath, N Johnson def S Jones, N Gundry 27-15

P Harvey, A Dennison def W Murdoch, N Nitz 27-11

O Maughan, A Simpson def A Aiello, B Long 33-7

T Lindeberg, C Roberts def K

Campbell, B Dean 27-12

G Hewson, D Smith, R Wilson def P Clarke, D Kohler, D Blazely 18-18 Jackpot did not go off

Sat 18//03 – Mixed Social

B Magee, N Gundry def W Ashford, P Clarke 26-6

N McDonald, L Gundry def M McDonald, T Stannard 14-11

S Natoli, K Selby def B Wells, J Dawson 30-15

J Natoli, K Milzewski def S Wells, S Nitz 22-15

Thurs 23/03 – Mens Jackpot Pairs

G Hewson, D Jesson def T

K=Jackson, P Clarke 20-18

L Genrich, K Milzewski def C Benson, P Bendall 24-15

K Gitsham, W Burton def P Harvey, A Dennison 23-12

C Jago, R Relton def E Kath, N Johnson 27-8

R Eduards, S Jones def O Maughan, A Simspon 26-17

T Lindeberg, C Roberts def B Long, A

Aiello 25-10

P Nolan, C English def R Watts, P Frawley 27-21

B Dean, K Campbell def B Hennington, G Walker 17-16

J Dawson, L Wood def S Watson, M Stoneman 22-12

G Heselwood, R McLeish def D

McAnulty, T Stannard 20-12

W Murdoch, N Nitz def J Natoli, K

O’Brien 20-13

Sat 25/03 – Mixed Social

T Stannard, B Wells, S Nitz 2 Wins

N Carter, J Nolan, R Wilson 1 Win and 1 Loss

S Wells, M Stoneman, S Jones 1 Draw and 1 Loss

P Nolan, W Ashford, P Clarke 1 Draw and 1 Loss

Thur 30/03 - Bowls cancelled.

Makayla Moller in action in the shotput and javelin. (Supplied)

Granville hosted Athletics Arrows in hockey’s Premier League competition (Brendan Bowers)

SPORT

Football breaks for school holidays

FISHING

Easter fishing

Copenhagen bend is fishing the best as we write this however Beaver Rock to River Heads has also had good reports.

Tuan, Swan and Marroom Creeks.

THE TEAM from FREEDOM FISHING SUPPLIES

HELLO school holidays!

The Fraser coast has been putting on some lovely weather for the holiday makers.

Slightly higher winds but not bad enough to keep the diehard anglers off the water.

Let’s check out this fortnights report.

There has been a cooler change making for much nicer conditions out in the boat and fingers crossed some more consistent weather as we now head for those winter months.

Fishing throughout the Great Sandy Strait has been on fire with anglers targeting flathead on hard body and soft plastic lures on the sand flats on the making tide.

Some cracking jacks are still coming from our creeks.

Winter whiting are on the bite between Poona and Tinnanbar on the drift in the deep water.

Large estuary cod, grassy sweetlip and blackall have been landed in the deep hole out the front of Kauri Creek.

Threadfin salmon and barra are working the top of the ledge at Fig Tree on the making tide.

They are such a sweet little prawn, so dust the cast nets off and get yourself a fresh feed for Easter.

Mud crabs are also on the move so well worth putting a pot in.

The Urangan pier is a very family friendly location to fish with the kids over the holidays.

A variety of fish have been caught from whiting and flathead to queenies and mackerel, and again there is an abundance of bait.

Up the Island sports fisho’s are still having a blast catching all the pelagic fish, sight fishing for queenies and golden trevally in the shallows or trolling and casting slugs in the deep for tuna and mackerel.

BRENDAN BOWERS

FOOTBALL: After three rounds, the Wide Bay Football senior football competitions break for the school holidays and Easter and will return in mid-April.

It is a great time to catch our breath and view how our Fraser Coast teams have begun the season in the FQPL 3 competitions.

In the men’s competition, two Bundaberg teams, Across the Waves and the United Park Eagles, lead with three from three wins.

The United Park Eagles and Across the Waves have set the standard against Fraser Coast teams after UPE defeated both Sunbury and the Fraser Flames and Across the Waves beating Doon Villa and the KSS Jets.

Sunbury and the Fraser Flames sit in third and fourth position, three points behind the two leaders, with Bingera in fifth on three points.

The KSS Jets and SC Corinthians are on one point, with Doon Villa yet to score a point.

Sunbury and the Fraser Flames appear destined to challenge for the finals this season, with the KSS Jets and Doon Villa needing a little luck and other results to go their way as they rebuild.

When the competition returns, Doon Villa hosts SC Corinthians, Sunbury, and the Fraser Flames clash in Hervey Bay.

The KSS Jets will travel to Bingera while Across the Waves and UPE play in Bundaberg.

In the women’s competition, it again appears that the Fraser Flames are the team to beat, with the defending premiers and champions yet to be challenged with a plus-21 goal differential already.

The KSS Jets and Across the Waves sit one win behind on six points and

SOLUTIONS

are determined to challenge the Flames for the year’s silverware.

Last year’s grand finalists, the United Park Eagles, don’t appear as strong this year, sitting in fourth, while Tinana is slowly building and will finish higher on the ladder than last year.

Bingera and Doon Villa are yet to earn a point after the three rounds.

The most intriguing team to watch in the women’s competition is Doon Villa which has been formed to give their talented young players a pathway to toplevel football.

It will be interesting to see if they can continue to develop while playing against tough competition. The next round features Tinana and the Fraser Flames playing in Hervey Bay while the KSS Jets play Bingera. UPE and Across the Waves clash in Bundaberg, while Doon Villa has the bye.

The Mary River is again fishing well with lots of threadfin salmon up to 1.2 metres coming over the sides.

Barramundi, grunter and some nice bream are also being landed.

Flicking soft plastic lures has been the preferred weapon of choice when targeting either species at this location.

There has been good reports of school prawns in

THIS WEEK'S BRAG BOARD

Last weekends perfect weather window allowed our offshore fishos to get amongst some good reefies including coral trout, spangled emperor, pearl perch and some nice snapper were on the chew.

Father and son team Tony and Kane had a great trip landing a few nice snapper. Mitch with an 81cm Mary River threadfin. Well done mate. Graeme is one of our expert Bluey fisherman, this one weighed in at 7.8kg; a beautiful fish. Hayden had a great time chasing mangrove jack. Jaymes and Jacob got amongst some nice reefies. The coral trout weighed in at 4.12kg and the spangled emperor went 4.79kg.

Jett Miller goes in for a tackle against SC Corinthians. (Brendan Bowers)