The Maryborough Sun - August 24, 2023

New Flavours festival will entertain the tastebuds

THE Fraser Coast’s hottest new festival is gearing up for a bumper crowd next Saturday.

Pre-sale tickets are now available.

Exhibiting the best of the regions’ food and beverage industry, Flavours will debut on Hervey Bay’s Seafront Oval on Saturday 2 September.

Flavours expands on the legacy built by the Hervey Bay Seafood Festival, with a one-day program showcasing live entertainment, the best food and drink offerings and much more for locals and visitors to discover.

Promoting a carefree atmosphere and strong music vibes, Flavours will feature a stellar lineup of both local and Queensland artists performing on two main stages from 11am to 8pm.

The line-up includes emerging local musicians Cassidy Mackie and William Ramage, both new to the Fraser Coast music scene, with headliners from Brisbane, The Steele Syndicate a Funk/ Rock octet and Andy V a live multi-looping instrumentalist closing out

the main stage.

Visitors can expect a relaxing day in the prime beachfront location, with two festival bars promoting leading Queensland breweries and distilleries, signature street food and prominent market vendors, free all-day activities, and a selection of curated ticketed events, including the Spirit Collective Cocktail Lounge experience, all designed to keep attendees enthralled while soaking up the festival fun.

“Fraser Coast Flavours is a feast for the sense and celebration of carefree living that makes you stop and enjoy the beauty of the moment.

“We are fortunate to live in a region with year-round beautiful weather and this is an opportunity to revel in the outdoors and come together as a community” said Events Manager Chelsea LarnerSimpson.

Pre-sale tickets are available on-line at Eventbrite right up until event day. $10 for adults and $5 for children aged 5-17years.

General admission on the gate will be $15 for adults and $8 for children aged 5-17 years.

For more information visit: www.frasercoast flavours.com.au or follow @frasercoastevents

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CHAMBERS

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Last edition of this paper we learned that the Maryborough City Hall was finally built in 1913 for 9000 pound, and today is still an iconic worthwhile building, standing proudly.

LETTERS

We also learned that Hervey Bay council is to spend over a hundred million dollars to replace their run-down failed head quarters that will last probably only 20, 30 or 40 years same as their current.

By any calculation this cost for the Hervey Bay pile, is orders of magnitude of what the

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Maryborough town hall cost.

A further example of how the punters today are being fleeced.

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‘INFLUENCERS’

I am becoming increasingly bemused by people who list their occupation as “influencer” in interviews and articles.

Who are these people?

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Have they replaced the people who were philosophers?

I think not!

It seems to me that any person can set themselves up as a “social influencer” and thousands of followers flock blindly to their sites and take what they say as gospel.

Hence, we have riots in New York, where they had to bring in police and riot squad personnel to control the crowd who believed there were free

computer games/devices being given away. Surely had these people used their brains they would have known this was not possible.

We have the Kardashians who are apparently no claim to fame other than being ‘influencers’. Have they contributed one ounce of good to the world and its needs?

I think not.

I despair at times that those who are trying to make our world a better

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Just a note of thanks to FCRC for the amazing work that’s been done at ANZAC Park.

It’s great to see it being used by so many people, for most of the day.

The amenities are excellent, and there is something for everyone. A real drawcard for the area, and Council should be proud of their efforts there.

- K. Kramer

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July Treasure Chest competition winner!

Eyes to the skies!

CRAIG WINTER

MARYBOROUGH

Airport will come alive on Sunday September 10th as aircraft, cars and bikes gather for Wings & Wheels.

CONGRATULATIONS

Ashton is our July monthly winner. (Craig Winter) is pictured here with Sheree in front of their famous “Croc Wall’.

to Ashton who has won vouchers to the value of $500 in the second Treasure Chest draw.

Ashton shopped at Freedom Fishing and

There are monthly draws right up until the grand prize valued at $10,000 is given away in November.

Aero Club adds new aircraft to fleet

THE Maryborough Aero Club has recently added a new aircraft to it’s fleet.

The ‘Sportstar’ is a two seater RAAUS-registered light sport category airplane known for it’s easy handling and economy.

“This aircraft uses jut 16 litres of fuel an hour.” said Aero Club president Zane Carter.

“That economy gives

it a range of around 6 hours, perfect for visiting regional airports around Central Queensland.”

The new aircraft will be available for member’s use, once it has a brand new engine installed, giving it many years of useful Club service.

The Maryborough aero Club charity event will see a range of activities over the entire day including the much anticipated arrival of the warbirds and RAAF planes, which always prove to be a major attraction, and the Red Thunder aerobatic team will be showing off their skills in the sky.

Entertainment, lots of good food and a variety of stalls and historical installations will also feature, along with aircraft displays and the chance to talk with local pilots about flying.

All proceeds from the day will go to Community Flights, the local charity that flies patients to specialist medical centres. Gates open at 9am.

Adults $20, children under 12 free, concession $15. Early bird tickets available now at frasercoastwingsandwheels.com.au

A GALA ball will be held at the Carrier’s Arms on Saturday 9th September in support of Community Flights.

The Aviators’ Gala will recreate some of the atmosphere of the 40s and 50s by featuring old fashioned big band entertainment, ‘pinup girls and lots of fun’ according to the organisers.

Proceeds will help fund flights for specialist medical appointments in Brisbane for locals who cannot otherwise get to them.

More information can be found on the Community Flights Facebook page.

Fraser Coast

All eyes will be looking to the sky as the Maryborough Aero Club hosts the Fraser Coast Wings and Wheels Aviation spectacular this September at Maryborough Airport.

Fraser Coast Wings and Wheels has become a much-anticipated charity fundraiser on the Fraser Coast annual event calendar. The day will feature a variety of Warbirds, RAAF Aircraft, custom and vintage cars and bikes, historical displays, stationary engines, markets stalls and so much more.

For more information and for regular updates, check out:

Fraser Coast Wings and Wheels frasercoastwingsandwheels.com.au

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Freedom of Entry march

FREEDOM of Entry

to the City is a right granted to a military unit by a Local Government, authorising that unit to march through the streets of a city on a ceremonial occasion with ‘swords drawn, bayonets fixed, drums beating, bands playing and colours flying’.

The event is being held ahead of the decommissioning of HMAS Maryborough II on 28th September after 15 years of service to the nation.

As part of the ceremony, Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour will grant Freedom of Entry and present LCDR Thomas, with an official

scroll that the Town Crier will read out.

The TS Maryborough cadets and the Maryborough RSL Highlanders will accompany the parade while there will also be a ‘Challenge’ of entry involving a senior Queensland Police Service representative.

Order of events

8:30am - Rolling street closures will commence along the parade route

10:00am - Parade is assembled on Bazaar Street near Post Office - Mayor/Town Crier presents the official scroll granting Freedom of Entry & inspects the

parade.

- The parade will then march past the Cenotaph and towards the Duncan Chapman Statue - The local police will challenge the crew near the Duncan Chapman Statue

- The march will continue up Adelaide Street and onto Kent Street - The parade will salute the official party at the steps of City Hall before falling out.

10:30am - The marching contingent will adjourn to City Hall for a short reception, however they will be available to chat with interested community members again following the reception.

Council cancels tip vouchers for outlying areas

CRAIG WINTER

BROWEENA residents are up in arms over the cancellation of basic waste vouchers for residents.

Fraser Coast Regional Council has issued letters to residents outside the regular waste collection area, saying that waste disposal vouchers will no longer be valid after December, and that there will be a charge of $6.50 every time they go to

the tip.

Most of the Fraser Coast enjoys weekly garbage collections, but rural residents rely on the vouchers when they take their own household refuse to waste management centres.

Council’s fee structure does not currently list the cost for a bag of household rubbish for the Broweena site, the current minimum charge

Assault death

JAY FIELDING

A MAN has died following an alleged assault in Maryborough during the weekend.

Just after 2.30am on Saturday, police were called to the corner of Kent and Richmond Streets following reports of an altercation.

A 43-year-old Tinana man was taken to Hervey Bay Hospital before being transferred to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s

Hospital where he died on Sunday.

Police said the man was struck during an assault, causing him to fall and hit his head on the ground.

A 23-year-old Tinana South man was charged with unlawful striking causing death, upgraded from an initial charge of grievous bodily harm.

He appeared in Gympie Magistrates Court on Monday with the matter adjourned to Wednesday.

being $12.90.

“Residents are outraged by this decision that was decided behind closed doors in a council meeting and just delivered to us with this notice as we turn up to use the tip.” said resident Kerry Smith.

“We receive 26 vouchers for household rubbish as there is no kerbside pickup out here.”

That’s a trip to the tip just once a fortnight and there are no Eftpos facilities available according to the council’s website.

Division 1 Councillor

James Hansen introduced a motion in the July’s council meeting, seconded by Cr Phil Truscott, that a report be produced that “considers the costs, advantages, and disadvantages associated with the reintroduction of waste vouchers for residents outside the waste collection area”.

“It’s a big issue in the outlying areas and one that also affects me personally,” Cr Hansen said.

“I’ve asked for a report to come back to councillors so I can then put up a motion to reverse that decision.

“I believe it’s an issue that deserves a stand-alone vote and that’s what I’ll trigger with the motion.”

That motion was opposed by Crs Jade Wellings, David Lewis, and David Lee.

A council spokesperson said all residents paid a base charge for the region’s waste facilities and transfer stations, but only residents in the defined waste collection area paid the base charge as well as collection charges for regular bin services.

“By providing these vouchers, it’s meant urban residents who pay for their waste to be collected have effectively subsidised rural residents to dispose of their waste for free,” the spokesperson said.

“The decision to phase out the waste disposal vouchers ensures all

Broweena residents are upset at he cancellation of their tip vouchers, and one Councillor has asked for a report into the merits of the decision.

residents are treated equitably with waste services provided on a user-pays basis.”

In response to residents’ claim that the decision had been made “behind closed doors”, the spokesperson said the council’s budget deliberations “every year occur over a period of several months and include many internal workshops with councillors and council staff, with the final decisions from these deliberations released publicly every year at the time the budget is adopted”.

“The range and level of

services review was part of the budget announced in June, and in mid-July, council wrote to residents who either received vouchers in the past or who had already applied for vouchers in 2023/24 to advise of the changes.”

Cr Lewis said he voted against Cr Hansen’s motion because he believed the matter had “already been analysed sufficiently.”

“I believed the new arrangement was fair,” he said.

“Every new report we ask for adds to the burden on the officers and the cost to the ratepayers.”

Vietnam Veterans Day

New plaques to honour RAAF nurses

A FUNDRAISER hosted by the Maryborough Military Aviation Museum Association to construct a world class museum complex at the Maryborough Airport is being held on Saturday 9 September at Gatakers Creative Space.

Guests will enjoy drinks and light refreshments and hear from Air ViceMarshal Dave Dunlop (ret) as ‘we turn the pages and share the stories of Maryborough’s aviation history.’

Earlier in the day, the community is invited to a special unveiling ceremony at the Maryborough War Memorial and Cenotaph commencing at 2:30pm.

only war memorial of significance in Australia that represents all four branches of the Services. There are bronze plaques affixed to the War Memorial and several more attached to the brick garden wall surrounding the Cenotaph honouring local servicemen and women serving in all theatres of war and conflict.

For the last 100 years, the Maryborough War Memorial and Cenotaph has provided the focus for all commemorative services and prompts us daily to remember the sacrifice of those who died in service to our nation.

CRAIG WINTER

HUNDREDS gathered at the cenotaph last week to commemorate 50 years since Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War.

Over 60,000 Australians served during our ten year commitment, 521 were killed and more than 3,000 were wounded.

Friday’s service remembered those who

had served, died, and those who came back to Australia and continued to suffer lasting trauma.

An RSL spokeperson said that the day was an important way of recognising the effects of the war on personnel.

“They were sent to war but never appreciated by the government of the day, and this is a small way of showing them respect for their service.” he said.

A free guided tour of the Gallipoli to Armistice Memorial is offered at the conclusion of the ceremony. Organiser Jenny Elliot said that on reviewing the bronze plaques at the Maryborough War Memorial and Cenotaph, the Maryborough Military Aviation Museum and the Wide Bay Hospital Museum determined that RAAF Station Maryborough was not publicly recognised. Additionally, as one of the figures on top of the Cenotaph obelisk represents a Red Cross Nurse, it was noted that there is no plaque to recognise Australian women of the RAAF and RAN Medical Services.

Funded through public subscription, the Maryborough War Memorial and Cenotaph was unveiled on 19 November 1922.

It was erected to honour the memory of the fallen who enlisted at Maryborough.

The Cenotaph is the

With funding received from DVA Saluting Their Service Grant Program, two bronze plaques will be installed at the War Memorial and Cenotaph. One plaque will recognise the RAAF Station based at the Maryborough Airport during World War II. While RAAF Station Maryborough is specific to World War II, the bronze plaque will also recognise all who have worn the RAAF uniform remembering the 3,143 members who died in service during RAAF’s first 100 years and have no known grave.

Almost 27,500 RAAF pilots, navigators, wireless operators, gunners and engineers, throughout the course of World War II, joined squadrons based around the world as part of the Empire Air Training Scheme.

RAAF Station

Maryborough became the home during World War II of the Station’s Headquarters, two Recruit Depots, a Wireless Air Gunners Training School 3W.A.G.S, a Radar School and HMS Nabstock, Monab 6, an

establishment of the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm.

At its peak there were 127 buildings on site. The six remaining second World War RAAF buildings and Bellman Hangar are on the Queensland Heritage Register.

One of the buildings was the hospital staffed by R.A.A.N.S and RAAF Medical Services personnel.

Over 215,000 men and women served between 1939-45 and 9,870 lost their lives.

The other plaque will honour the Australian women of RAAF and RAN Medical Services and commemorates their service in World War II, Korea, Malaya and Vietnam and honours the service of all medical personnel of the Australian Army, Air Force and Navy in all theatres of war.

During World War II, two other nursing services were created out of wartime necessity.

The R.A.A.F.N.S was set up in July 1940 in response to the huge wartime increase in Royal Australian Air Force personnel. The R.A.N.N.S, a former female branch of the Royal Australian Navy formed in October 1942.

Opened on 20 May 1887, the Maryborough General Hospital provided general nursing training to a significant number of Australian women until 1992 when all nurse education was to be university based.

A number of nurses who either came from Maryborough or who trained and/or nursed at Maryborough General Hospital served with the Australian Army Nursing Service A.A.N.S in World War I and World War II. Maryborough Military Aviation Museum Building Fundraiser Tickets and more information can be found at www.eventbrite. com.au/o/maryboroughmilitary-aviationmuseum-33829771263

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In flight between New Guinea and Australia. Members of the RAAF and AIF injured in action by the Japanese are flown in specially equipped aircraft of the RAAF Transport Command to hospitals in the rear area. Badly injured patients are carried in stretchers fixed to the side of the aircraft by special brackets. (Australian War Memorial)

Vietnam veterans were remembered at last week’s service. (Craig Winter)

Members of 5 Platoon, B Company, 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (7RAR), just north of the village of Phuoc Hai. (Australian War Memorial)

Creator of Mary Poppins promotion dies

ANNE Miller, widely regarded as the driving force behind the making of Mary Poppins into a tourist attraction for Maryborough, is being remembered as a determined, energetic and visionary woman.

Mrs Miller, a Maryborough City councillor under the late Alan Brown’s mayoralty, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday night.

She was 83.

On learning that Mary

Poppins author P. L. (Pamela) Travers was born in Maryborough in the bank building where her father was manager, Mrs Miller set out to turn the connection into an asset that would help revitalise the inner city.

She formed the Proud Marys Association in 1999, organised a Mary Morning Tea to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Travers’ birth and raised funds for the popular statue unveiled outside the old bank building in 2005.

In the following years the annual Mary Poppins Festival was created and a literary competition established.

The Fraser Coast Regional Council bought the former bank building, turning it into a worldclass museum, and installed Poppins lights at pedestrian crossings. Co-founder of the Proud Marys Ann O’Loughlin said the loss of Anne Miller was sad for the city she loved.

“She had the contacts

and enthusiasm to get the Mary Poppins link turned into a great asset and she did it quite quickly.

“She set up links with Traver’s legacy, the Cherry Tree Lane Trust, and arranged for them to sponsor our annual literary competition.

She was also in contact with Mary Poppins musical producer Sir Cameron McIntosh and with Patricia Feltham, a close friend of Travers who visited us in Maryborough.”

Mrs O’Loughlin said the Proud Marys had evolved two years ago into Mary Inc., an organisation taking the promotion of the inner city to a broader scale envisaged by Mrs Miller when she embraced the Mary Poppins vision almost 25 years ago.

Mary Inc. president Jacqui Elson-Green said Anne Miller had left Maryborough with an invaluable legacy that would help the city prosper.

“The CityPoppins committee is one of the cornerstones of Mary Inc. we are proud to nourish.”

Nancy Bates, patron of the Proud Marys and now vice president of Mary Inc., said she could see the potential in the Poppins connection when Mrs Miller first raised it with her.

“I was in a position to support Anne strongly against a bit of male antipathy – Mary Poppins might have been the world’s most famous nanny but the male

councillors and other men tended to roll their eyes.

“It just wasn’t a blokey thing but Anne was brilliantly unfazed and persistent. Soon Alan Brown saw the light, we campaigned to raise the money for the statue and it all started to happen.

“We have a lot more mileage left in Mary Poppins for Maryborough and Anne was happy to see that and other ventures in the city heart starting to happen under the new format of Mary Inc.”

Open Gardens this weekend

GET ready to immerse yourself in a weekend of natural splendour at the much-awaited Maryborough Open Gardens.

Mark your calendars for August 26th and 27th, as you are invited to explore the breathtaking Town and Country Gardens that will be open to the public.

Date: August 26th (Town Gardens) and August 27th (Country Gardens)

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on both days

Discover Nature’s Treasures

On Saturday, August 26th, from 9am to 4pm, wander through the enchanting Town Gardens that showcase a diverse range of flora and creative landscaping ideas. Then, on Sunday, August 27th, explore the picturesque Country Gardens, open

again from 9am to 4pm.

Free admission

The Maryborough Open Gardens event is free of charge; a wonderful opportunity for you, your family, and friends to experience the beauty of these meticulously tended gardens without any entry fee.

The Garden committee has asked that dogs, with the exception of assistance dogs as mandated by legislation, are not allowed within the garden premises.

For more information and to plan your visit, please visit the official event page: Maryborough Open Gardens 2023.

There you’ll find detailed garden descriptions, maps, and other useful information to help you make the most of your

experience.

Don’t miss this opportunity to revel in the beauty of nature and gain inspiration for your own gardening endeavours. Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast or simply looking for a refreshing weekend outing, the Maryborough Open Gardens 2023 is the perfect destination.

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Walking a new path. Mary Lange, Anne Miller, Ann O’Loughlin and Jacqui Elson-Green

Most councillors to run again in 2024

JAY FIELDING

SIX months out from elections, five Fraser Coast councillors have confirmed they will again run for office.

Councillors Phil Truscott, Paul Truscott and Daniel Sanderson, as well as Mayor George Seymour and Deputy Mayor Denis Chapman, all said their names will be on the ballot in March.

Cr Phil Truscott said he would again nominate for Division 2.

“I have indicated to people that I intend to do one more term if the people will have me,” he said.

Cr Paul Truscott said he was “100 per cent” committed to running in Division 3.

“There’s still more I want to achieve to help Maryborough and the Fraser Coast keep going forward,” he said.

Cr Sanderson said it had been a privilege to serve as a councillor and he would again contest Division 4.

“I’m very grateful to have been given the opportunity to serve the public in this capacity, and never take this responsibility and duty for granted,” he said.

“Our future is bright, and I want to help make sure it goes from strength to strength long into the future.”

Cr Chapman said he would be putting up his hand to continue representing Division 8.

“I’m very happy with the way things are going in the region,” he said.

Cr Seymour confirmed in June he would be renominating for the mayoralty he first won at a by-election in 2018.

“This is a role that I am 100 per cent dedicated to,” he said in a post on Facebook.

“I know I have the energy, professional experience, and leadership style to ensure the council focuses on what is in the best interests of the community.”

Councillors James Hansen and Zane O’Keefe told the Sun they were yet to make a decision about their futures.

Cr Hansen, who has represented Division 1 since 2008, is the longestserving councillor on the Fraser Coast, having been on Woocoo Shire Council before amalgamation.

“At this point in time my

focus is working for my constituents and what’s best for my division,” he said.

Cr O’Keefe said he would make a post on his Facebook page when he had made a decision. He holds Division 10.

In Division 6, Councillor David Lewis was keeping mum.

“I am not in a position to make an announcement at this stage,” he said.

Division 9 councillor David Lee was also keeping his cards close to his chest.

“I love to live, work and play in our beautiful Fraser Coast region,” he said.

“There are many challenges in our growing and diverse community.

“I will continue to stridently and fearlessly advocate for better infrastructure and services in our community.”

Councillor Jade Wellings said she had enjoyed her time on the council but had not committed to recontesting Division 5.

“The role is challenging, rewarding and at times frustrating, but overall I’m really pleased with some of the things I’ve been able to achieve in a short time,” she said.

R U OK? calls on Australians to listen

R U OK? research has underscored the impact a genuine conversation can have on someone who is struggling with life.

The research found more than four in five people who engaged in a meaningful conversation felt better about managing their situation having talked it through and felt supported, heard, and safe during the conversation.

However, the research also found that when asked if they were OK, two in five people (38%) who said they were OK

actually were not OK.

These respondents told us that important factors to encourage an honest conversation are:

•Trust: they need to know the person they speak to is someone they trust, and, formany, someone they are close to

•Authenticity: they want to know the person asking them genuinely wants to hearanswer

•Environment: people would prefer to have these conversations in a relatively privatespace with enough time to share what they want to say.

Just weeks out from R U OK?Day on 14 September 2023, R U OK? are calling on Australians to let the people they care about know; ‘I’m here to hear’, every day of the year.

“We know the positive impact a conversation can have when people know and trust each other.

Suicide Prevention

Australia’s June 2023 Community Tracker2 revealed 2 in 5 Australians know someone who has died by or attempted suicide in the last 12 months.

“It’s highly likely that I’ll be running again, however I won’t be formally announcing anything until later in the year.

“I’m not ready to start campaigning, I’ve still got work to do.”

Councillor Darren Everard

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Most incumbent Councillors have confirmed they’ll run again. (FCRC)

Remembering ‘the government man’

by FRASER COAST MAYOR GEORGE SEYMOUR

THE Maryborough Walk of Achievers on Wharf and Richmond Streets is a celebration of more than 90 current and former Maryborough residents, showcasing a varied array of accomplishments.

The Walk of Achievers is particularly important for local children; so they can see people from their own community who have been Rhodes Scholars, Olympians, inventors and much more.

One plaque refers to Richard Bingham Sheridan (not to be confused with the famous writer Richard Brinsley Sheridan).

The plaque simply identifies him as “the government man”.

Nearby, in Queen’s Park, between the Post Office and Cenotaph, there is a brick monument with a few metallic remnants of an earlier fountain that was placed in the park by the citizens of Maryborough in recognition of Sheridan’s services.

For many years Sheridan played a key role in the development and

prosperity of the city.

After Queensland separated from New South Wales in 1859 to become a separate colony, the very first appointment the new government made, on 10 December 1859, was that of Sheridan to the position of Sub-Collector of Customs for the Port of Maryborough.

In addition to this primary role, he held many other positions relating to the harbour as well as the broader community such chairman of the Queen’s Park Board of Trustees.

He was involved in many aspects of Maryborough society including the establishment of the School of Arts, the first National School, President of the Hospital Board of Subscribers, and Chairman of the Wide Bay Building Society.

Sheridan was amongst the first group from Maryborough who made the journey to Hervey Bay to construct holiday homes.

He purchased Point Vernon land in 1868 and built Sorrento soon after.

One of Sheridan’s roles was Inspector of Polynesian Labour.

In this capacity he was very critical of how the South Sea Islanders were being treated on their transportation to Maryborough and in the plantation fields around the region.

This put him at odds with local plantation owners and the Government.

He was a man with a sense of justice, fairness and integrity.

His views on the rights of Aboriginals and South Sea Islanders were very progressive for the time and prevented his further promotion in the public service.

Following his retirement, in November 1882 a large gathering met at the joint invitation of the Mayor and chairman of the Chamber of Commerce to decide upon an appropriate expression of thanks to Sheridan for his many years of service.

A unanimous motion was passed that a public fund be established for the erection of a public drinking fountain in Queen’s Park.

At some point that drinking fountain was dismantled and I have been unable to find a

single photograph of it.

The few remnants we have of this fountain now adorn the prominent brick monument.

Sheridan did not stay out of public service for long, for soon after his retirement from the public service he contested the seat of Maryborough in the Queensland Parliament and was elected in August 1883.

Upon his retirement from

representing Maryborough in Parliament in May 1888, he had served our region with distinction in many capacities for almost three decades.

Over that time he dedicated his life to this community.

Through good times and bad, his talents, endeavors and intellect were put to the benefit of the city that grew outwards from the busy port he oversaw.

The Sheridan memorial with the court house in background (top - George Seymour) and (above) Richard Bingham Sheridan. (Archives)

New section of the Mary Rail Trail to open

CYCLISTS and horse riders are gearing up for the opening of the newest section of the Mary to Bay Rail Trail in Takura.

Spanning 11km, the section has been developed over the past two years by dedicated Fraser Coast Bicycle User Group volunteers.

A grand opening for the new section will be held this Saturday, August 26, at the Takura Trailhead.

Maryborough MP Bruce Saunders said he was looking forward to seeing the trail officially opened.

“I am sure the opening of this further section will bring in cycling groups Queensland-wide along with many locals being able to enjoy the trail,” Mr Saunders said.

Councillor David Lewis said the project was a product of teamwork of FCBUG volunteers with support from Fraser Coast

Regional Council and the State Government, which jointly funded it.

“The new section extends from the Takura Trailhead, formerly known as the Takura Railway Station, on PialbaTorbanlea Road adjacent to Koppers Wood Products, to a point 3.8km west of Churchill Mine Road,” Cr Lewis said.

“Surrounded by forest and wallum ecology, the trail is shaded and features unique native plants and birdlife,” he said.

Councillor Phil Truscott said the official opening promised to be a fantastic day for all ages.

“It is a great milestone to celebrate as we continue to work towards opening more of the trail connecting the historic city of Maryborough with the picturesque coastal Hervey Bay,” Cr Truscott said.

“Supporting projects

like these is all part of council’s vision of creating a safe, healthy and active community.”

Rail trails are becoming increasingly popular with particularly cyclists, acting as big tourism drawcards.

More than 70,000 people used the 24km Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail in the first four months after it opened in March. It was initially projected to be used just 29,000 times a year.

WHAT’S ON Opening of new 11km section of Mary to Bay Rail Trail in Takura

8.30am: Cyclists and walkers explore the new section of the trail

9.30am: Catering services begin (bring cash for purchases)

11am: Official opening ceremony

11.30am: Horse riders embark on their exploration of the trail

2pm: Event finishes

Free youth orchestra concert

FRASER Coast music

lovers will have the opportunity to see a worldclass youth orchestra perform in a free concert at the Brolga Theatre in Maryborough next month (Sunday 3 September).

Mayor George Seymour said the Queensland Youth Philharmonic Orchestra is a 70-member symphony orchestra that has been formed for regional touring.

“The orchestra members range in age from 10 to 24 and play a broad range of popular classical repertoire from the baroque period through to the current day,” he said.

“This should be a fantastic concert and I encourage everyone to make the most of the opportunity to see some of the state’s most talented young musicians performing for free in our region.”

Cr Daniel Sanderson said the Fraser Coast had a colourful and energetic cultural life, and Council was keen to ensure the community had opportunities to appreciate arts, heritage and cultural diversity.

“Free live music is an important part of the Fraser Coast lifestyle and the orchestra initiative

builds on other successful events such as the Brolga Live events that have been held in small communities right throughout the region and Food n Groove in Hervey Bay,” he said.

The Queensland Youth Philharmonic Orchestra free community concert is being held from 12pm to to 2pm on Sunday 3 September at the Brolga Theatre in Maryborough. No tickets are required.

More details are available at https://brolga. ourfrasercoast.com. au/events/event/1327/ queensland-youthphilharmonicorchestra

Cr Seymour said the first weekend in September would be a big weekend for events on the Fraser Coast.

“The inaugural Fraser Coast Flavours Festival is being held on Saturday 2 September at Seafront Oval in Hervey Bay with an array of street food eats, live entertainment and beverages from regional wineries and breweries,” he said.

“On Sunday 3 September, residents and visitors can watch the crew of the HMAS Maryborough II parade through the Maryborough CBD as part of a special ‘Freedom of

Entry’ ceremony in the morning before heading to the Brolga Theatre for the free orchestra concert at midday.

“This time of year is a fantastic time to enjoy

a range of events on the Fraser Coast.”

More details about upcoming events are available at https://www. frasercoast.qld.gov.au/ activities-events

The Mary Rail Trail as it now looks (above, picture Bicycle Users group). The trail includes many enhancements that have been completed for cyclists, walkers and horseriders. (FCRC)

The completed trail will connect Maryborough to Hervey Bay.

PresCare Maryborough wins global award for innovation

LOCAL aged care communities Yaralla Place and Groundwater Lodge are part of the Apollo Care Alliance that beat a field of 15 countries to win a major award at the prestigious 11th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards 2023 in Singapore.

Distinguished judges awarded Apollo Care Innovation of the Year (Productivity) for organisational efficiencies and delivery of quality care. Apollo Care was also a finalist in two other categories – Operator of the Year (Residential Aged Care) and Innovation of the Year (Caregiver Model).

Accepting the award, Apollo Care’s CEO Stephen Becsi OAM said, “We took our new aged care industry model to an international stage and showed that it works for everyone – residents, their families, care workers, vendors and investors.”

PresCare’s Manager, Rozina Hegarty, said that Apollo Care’s investments in innovation are making aged care better for residents and staff.

“Since becoming part of the Apollo Care Alliance, our communities have benefitted from a host of innovative enhancements that are strengthening our care and operations through improved productivity, efficiency, compliance and, most importantly, resident experience,” Rozina explained.

One of the innovations being used every day is new hand-held mobile devices for every care worker that places important and up-to-date information about each resident’s care needs in the palm of their hands. Other enhancements include a cutting-edge cloud-based IT system, a progressive clinical governance system that has seen the communities achieve the maximum three-year accreditation by the Australian Government’s Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, and upgrades to resident suites, common spaces and gardens.

“It’s through initiatives such as these that aged care services can remain

The Apollo Care Alliance beat a field of 15 countries to win a major award at the prestigious 11th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards 2023 in Singapore. Apollo Care’s CEO Stephen Becsi OAM (right) accepting the award (Supplied)

strong in regional areas, like Maryborough. This is important so locals needing residential care can stay connected to their community where they feel they belong,” said Rozina.

Apollo Care and PresCare are also investing in innovative ways to address the tight labour market that’s impacting the aged care sector across the country.

“Attracting and retaining staff is a significant challenge and we’re constantly investing

Studio is all shook up

FRASER Coast-based Flame Studios is currently presenting “All Shook Up” the Musical, inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley.

This follows on from three previous very successful presentations including the sold out ‘Frozen” musical, and produced by Tegan Symes, Owner and Company Director who has been on the Fraser Coast for 16 years.

in our workforce. This includes an award-winning culture program, not-forprofit tax advantages that can increase staff takehome pay, and a range of flexible career pathways,” Rozina reported.

PresCare Maryborough offers permanent and respite aged care, including dementia support. To find out more about living in their communities, call (07) 4120 5800. To find out about career opportunities, including flexible pathways, email jobsMB@ prescare.org.au

Tegan is well known for her involvement as co-producer of Fraser Coast Regional Council’s production of “Wicked”. She is also the senior dance teacher at Aldridge State High School and has just become the Dance Convenor for the Maryborough Eisteddfod.

All Shook Up is a musical “full of rock n roll” she said.

Flame Studios provides many opportunities for members of the company to get out into the community to perform

including Bunnings Family Nights, Mary Poppins Festival, Variety Shows at Retirement Villages, Teddy Bears Picnic plus many more and offers many programs including a Scholarship Program, Sponsorship Program and a Mentoring Program.

Hervey Bay State High School Creative Arts Centre will host All Shook Up on 23rd September at 7pm and Sunday 24th September at 1pm, cost is $25.

Further information through their Facebook page or email tegansymes@gmail.com

Senior Drama Tutor and lead in “All Shook Up”, Jacob Clark, who is playing Chad in the musical. (Supplied)

Campgrounds closed after dingo attacks

JAY FIELDING

THREE campgrounds on K’gari have been closed following a spate of “irresponsible” behaviour by tourists around the island’s dingoes.

The Department of Environment and Science temporarily shut beachfront camping zones 3 (Poyungan and Winnam), 4 (Guluri and Eli) and 5 (Maheno and Wahba) on August 17 as a proactive measure against further negative interactions between

people and dingoes.

The department said the campsites will remain closed during the September school holidays. There are plenty of alternative camping areas available including beachfront camping zones 1 (Govi and Wongai), 2 (One Tree, Cornwells, Gabala) and 6 (Eugarie, Yurru and Guruman), or in the fenced camping areas at Eli, One Tree, Wongai and Cornwells on the eastern side of the island.

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service rangers are also asking visitors to avoid preparing or consuming food and sunbaking lying down at Eli Creek and lakeshores areas.

The department has recorded several highrisk interactions between visitors and dingoes currently frequenting the area between Poyungan Rocks and The Pinnacles. Rangers are closely monitoring the wongari situation and will be

Rotary’s driver program continues to educate

JAY FIELDING

MARYBOROUGH police have shared important lessons with young drivers as part of a vital training program.

The Rotary Youth Driver Awareness program was held at the Maryborough Showgrounds between August 7 and 11.

RYDA provides students with the tools, habits and motivation to stay safe on the roads as both drivers and passengers.

More than 800 Fraser Coast year 10 students attended the one-day workshops, which are led by a team of trained facilitators including police, driving instructors and other community sector specialists and volunteers.

This year, police from Maryborough Forensic Crash Unit, Highway Patrol and the Crime Prevention Unit attended the local workshops accompanied by Detective Chief Inspector Gary Pettiford and Acting Inspector Wade Lee.

The RYDA program is comprised of six interactive sessions:

• Driving so others

survive, where students look at the road from the perspective of other road users, gaining an understanding of their challenges

• The ‘I’ in drive, where students learn to identify risky situations and practice speaking up when they feel unsafe

• Road choices, presented by Det Chief Insp Pettiford and with Forensic Crash Unit leading discussion on risky areas for young drivers and passengers featuring high-impact videos

• Crash investigators, where students spoke with a crash survivor about the event that changed their life

• Mind matters, where students look at the role of

mood as a road risk factor and how it can affect their driving

The students especially enjoyed the speed and stopping demonstration presented by the Maryborough Highway Patrol and Crime Prevention Units.

It gave them a chance to experience the relationship between speed and stopping distance through a practical demonstration with a police vehicle.

RYDA is delivered to more than 660 high schools throughout Australia and New Zealand, with an average of 40,000 students participating each year.

conducting additional patrols and briefings to educate visitors on dingo safety and awareness.

Queensland University of Technology environmental lawyer and human-wildlife conflict researcher Katie Woolaston says one of the reasons for a rise in dingo attacks was due to tourists’ “silly” behaviour on the island.

“There’s an increased number of tourists doing silly things on the island, like feeding dingoes and not complying with the

management policy,” Dr Woolaston told Sky News.

“There’s a lot of people doing the wrong thing; they’re not the ones at

danger. What happens is the next person that comes into contact with the dingo is the one that is likely to be in danger,” she said.

Students experience the reality of driving on our roads. (Tom Hagan)

(Ralf Loosli)

Animal refuge puts call out for help

THE Maryborough Animal Refuge has put out a call for help to replace their fencing.

Hundreds of dogs each year benefit from regular exercise in the grassy yards at the Refuge, which need to have well maintained fences.

This is the time in which they can get out of their concrete pens, run freely amongst the trees, chase imaginary creatures, splash in the plastic pools and play with the volunteers. It is vital for their mental

and physical wellbeing.

However, the Refuge desperately needs to replace the fences on all these yards.

Some have been in operation since 1978, with several of them paid for by community supporters.

They have become weak, dilapidated and broken in some places and dogs can dig under the loosened wire or climb the fences, which are too low in places due to sagging.

Volunteers constantly

patch up holes with additional wire, spare pieces of corrugated iron or concrete blocks but these are becoming less effective.

“If the fences can’t be replaced professionally to ensure the safety of the dogs, the time will soon come when they will no longer be usable.” said Refuge spokesperson Natalie Tkaczynski.

“This would be devastating for the dogs’ wellbeing.”

The fencing has been quoted at $30,000 and one

wonderful supporter has recently offered to donate $15,000 towards the cost of rebuilding the exercise yards.

The remaining $15,000 urgently needs to be raised as soon as possible in order to give the refuge dogs a safe place to run free.

All amounts, no matter how small, are greatly appreciated.

The donation details are: Auswide Bank: 645646

Account: 106563130

Reference: Fences

Operation Pilgrimage celebrated with memorial

THE importance of the Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum to not only the Fraser Coast Region but indeed to the national interest, has again been demonstrated with the local museum being just one of four places Australia wide selected to be part of a commemoration ceremony later this year.

On 30th September 2023, a unique ceremony and unveiling of a plaque, will take place at the Museum.

Members of the “Operation Pilgrimage Group”, representatives of the

“Krait” Memorial, the RSL and invited VIP’s, will witness a moving ceremony commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the successful “Operation Jaywick”, the raid by Australian Commandos into Singapore Harbour in September 1943.

A similar ceremony will be held at Exmouth in Western Australia and just two other places in Australia.

Leader of the “Operation Pilgrimage Group’, Mr. Allan Miles OAM, will attend. The Group is dedicated to keeping alive

the memory of Commandos who served their Country with Honour, Duty, Loyalty and Valour.

“Why Hervey Bay? ” you may well ask. This area has a very close connection with the top secret World War 2 commandos training area on Fraser Island.“ said historian John Andersen.

“Indeed there was little knowledge of these events until many years after the war ended in 1945 and the “KRAIT” and Z Force memorials were established at Dayman Point, Urangan.”

As well, the radio operator on the “Krait”, Mr. Horrie Young, retired to Hervey Bay in the 1960’s, started the local radio club here and brought with him his souvenir piece of the “Krait” which is now on permanent display at the Museum with a replica model of the vessel.

In 1943 group of Australian Commandos sailed into enemy waters around Japanese occupied Singapore, ‘secured’ a local fishing boat which they renamed “Krait”, (a poisonous Indian snake), sailed back to Exmouth in Western Australia and

fitted out the boat with collapsible canoes, limpet mines, explosives and provisions.

“They then sailed back, undetected, right into Singapore Harbour and managed to attach the magnetic limpet mines

onto Japanese ships resulting in the loss of tens of thousands tons of Japanese shipping.”

They then headed back to Australia with the highly successful operation accomplished. They were indeed “heroes”.

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Stella and Bellamee need a place to run free

From THE MARYBOROUGH ANIMAL REFUGE

BELLAMEE

Bellamee is a 10-monthold Kelpie Cross and has already been at the Maryborough Animal Refuge for 4 months. He has missed out on so much of his puppyhood.

Due to his working dog breed, he has lots of energy and needs plenty of space and an owner that will give him daily exercise. Small yards will not be appropriate.

Bellamee is looking for an owner who is willing to take the time to form a bond with him rather than expecting an instant connection.

Once he gets to know you, he is an amazing dog and will be very loyal to you and your family.

He has an affectionate nature and is starting to become more confident towards people but will take time to warm up to a new person.

He is good with other dogs if introduced properly.

Bellamee has been an inside/ outside dog and is good with men, women, and children.

Bellamee has been desexed, microchipped, Council-registered & vetchecked. His adoption fee is $300.

STELLA

Stella, a 5 year 8 months old Arab Cross, has a sad history of abandonment.

She was originally with a family who became homeless.

They gave her to a person who treated her very poorly. When the Pound collected her for nearly being hit on a main road multiple times, she was very under-nourished and in bad condition.

She has now been in several rescues for months.

Shortly after arriving at the Maryborough Animal Refuge, she developed “Happy Tail Syndrome”.

She was so excited to see people visiting her pen, that this big strong dog kept hitting her tail on the walls.

Eventually she had to have her tail amputated. Added to her one blue eye, it gives her a distinctive and unique appearance.

Stella is a white dog, and

a volunteer donated a UV ray coat on medical advice to help protect her from the sun. She will be adopted out with a coat to help protect her.

Stella will need limited time in the sun if she doesn’t have a UV ray coat on, but she won’t object to that if it means she gets to be inside lying around getting love and attention.

Even though Stella is a middle-aged dog, she still has plenty of energy and enjoys activities such as Fetch – for a short time before she decides to find a cool place to lie down.

Stella is an independent dog and doesn’t need the company of another dog, however, she does enjoy going on walks with other dogs from the Refuge.

It is not known whether Stella has been allowed inside but we are sure if given the chance she would love to.

Could you be the family that finally lets her come home?

Stella has been desexed, microchipped, Councilregistered and vetchecked. Her adoption fee is $250.

CANEGROWERS What El Nino?

From CANEGROWERS CHAIRMAN OWEN MENKENS

WE’RE almost three months into the 2023 sugarcane crush and the big dry that our weather gurus predicted has yet to materialise.

In fact, it’s been unseasonably wet in many districts over the past two months and as a result the harvest is weeks behind schedule, especially in some of our northern regions.

Of course, an extended El Nino also has major downsides, such as droughts, increased irrigation costs, reduced yield, to name but a few.

But a little dry weather over the next few months would be most welcome for growers as they struggle to get their crops off and take advantage of the current high world sugar price.

Rain stoppages also have the knock-on effect of delaying planting operations for next year’s crop, meaning the cane will have less growing time, resulting in lower yields.

Growers had been optimistic heading into the season, with skyrocketing sugar prices and predictions of a dry harvest period promising some good returns - the best for many years, in fact.

But as the rain keeps falling, so does this optimism, which is steadily giving way to anxiety that we’ll see a repeat of last year, when crushing continued well into January and around one million tonnes of cane were left unharvested in the paddock.

Hopefully, the predicted dry weather arrives soon and we can get stuck into this year’s harvest in earnest.

On a lighter note, it has been fantastic to see thousands of visitors of all ages getting a little taste of cane country at this year’s Ekka in Brisbane.

The sugarcane stand is even bigger and better than last year and has been included in the Ekka’s Learning Trail, which has seen hundreds of school kids, their teachers and often their parents

too, coming through the stand and getting a better understanding of the industry.

It’s amazing to learn that many visitors have no idea that there even is a sugarcane industry in Queensland, and those that do often have a limited understanding of the importance of the industry to regional areas and the Queensland economy.

Community Briefs

MEN’S Business Maryborough walking group is holding a sausage sizzle and walk at 5.15pm on Thursday 7th September at Ululah Lagoon, Cheapside Street carpark.

The group is always free to attend if you want to walk and talk with other local men to improve physical and mental health.

THE annual Bauple Nut Bash will be held at the Bauple Recreation Grounds on Saturday 2nd September from 12noon.

The event features a great lineup of entertainment, pinata smash, fireworks, stalls, food and bar, and of course the famous Bauple nut-cracking championship.

More details at the Bauple Nut Bash Facebook page.

Staff working on the stand have been busy setting this right, sharing positive stories about the industry’s rich and wonderful history, and our bright future as a cornerstone of Australia’s bioeconomy.

These stories have been met with curiosity and enthusiasm from visitors, who universally come away with a more positive picture of our industry.

BLOOM High Tea is a charity event run in conjunction with the Fraser Coast Mates golf day on September 8 at the Maryborough Golf Club.

Ladies are asked to ‘dress to a T’ and join in the fun to raise money for emergency counselling and mental health education in Maryborough.

It includes a high tea, bubbly on arrival, special guest speaker, live entertainment, raffles and an auction.

Tables of 6 are available. Call Debbie on 0447 322 153 for tickets.

COMMUNITY & THE ARTS

FOR Kids BY Kids

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.

AS WE progress through a new era of technology, it gets harder and harder to relax and wind down. Sometimes it’s nice to sit down and take a deep breath.

Here are a few tips for you to use when you need a break from all your problems and stresses, without going on an electronic device.

● Talk to someone - If you’re struggling with a difficult situation, it’s best to go to someone you trust, like a parent or a friend.

● Rest - Maybe you need a break from the hustle and bustle of the world, and need to sit down. When I need to use this strategy I go into a place that’s quiet, like my

backyard or verandah. You don’t have to do anything, just watch the world go by.

● Do something you love - Sometimes it’s best to do something you love - cooking, drawing, painting, listening to music, or maybe reading a book!

One of the best strategies to keep calm and carry on is to read a good book. It may seem boring to some, but it really can help.

For me, reading helps me to relax and explore another world when I’m upset or angry, and need to calm down. My favourite types of stories are fantasy novels, humour and crime fiction.

Abigail, age eleven, loves to read books for many different reasons too!

“Reading a book gives you entertainment and learning at the same time, and it’s fun. You get to see different things from different points of view. Learning to read is an

What’s on in local arts

with Phoebe Lee MARYBOROUGH SUN SUPER-CUB REPORTER

Maryborough Regional Art Society Gallery

August - Stefano Gusell, Darren Sweetman and Kaija Keys

September - Fab 5: Linda Radloff, Helen Strachan, Talia Kruger, Danute Ruzgus and Pam McMillan – opening night, 9 September at 4pm

- Under the Sea members’ competition – presentation awards, 29 September at 10am

Creative Space Print Studio

Wednesdays from 9.30am

Saturdays from 10am Gatakers Creative Space

Art Club Term 3

Wednesdays 4pm, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery

Exhibition at Gatakers Artspace

28 Jul - 10 Sep, Gatakers Artspace

Hanging by a Thread - Mosaics for Afghan women

28 Jul - 10 Sep, Gatakers Creative Space

Fred Leone: Yirimi Gundir launch + local showcase

important life skill, as you can learn about different topics. Different books can portray the same topic and two different ways based on the author’s beliefs, research and life experiences.

“Reading is fun, and to me, it can open your eyes to different scenarios and what responsible actions or reactions are to certain scenarios. I love graphic novels about fantasy topics and real life topics such as friendships, teen drama, growing up and facing your fears.” Abigail said.

Thank you very much Abi

for your wonderful view, as I agree that different stories can teach different lessons that may benefit you later on.

Reading can benefit young and old in many different ways and it is very important that we keep this skill for many years to come.

It can also help when you just need to drop everything and take a break. So, even if everything gets too much, just be sure to take a deep breath, sit down, dust yourself off, then keep on going.

Fri 25 Aug, 6pm, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery

Glorious Gardens

Fri 25 Aug, 9.30am, The Story Bank

Soweto Gospel Choir - Hope

Fri 25 Aug, 7.30pm, Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre

Create Your Own Herbal Sachets

Sat 26 Aug, 9.30am, The Story Bank

Little Gardens - Create Your Own Terrarium

Sat 26 Aug, 10am, The Story Bank

Painted Pots Workshop

Sat 26 Aug, 1pm, The Story Bank

Roald Dahl’s - The Twits

Fri 8 Sep, Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre

Keep

Photos courtesy of the Department of Defence

Have The Yarn about organ donation

WIDE Bay Hospital and Health Service (WBHHS) staff have gotten behind a national partnership to encourage First Nations people to yarn about organ and tissue donation.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have partnered with DonateLife Queensland to design culturally safe resources which can help open up conversations about organ and tissue donation.

First Nations transplant recipients, as well as those still on kidney dialysis waiting for life-saving surgery, have shared their stories to show why and how yarning about organ donation can help keep their community spirit strong.

These stories are displayed in the artwork on new DonateLife shirts that several WBHHS staff are now wearing in the workplace to raise awareness.

Bundaberg Hospital donation specialist nurse

Karen Jenner said the project was harnessing the strengths of culture and identity to elevate patient voices and leadership.

“Unfortunately, end stage kidney disease disproportionately affects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and it’s one of the main reasons for ending up in hospital,” she said.

“This project is all about reducing cultural barriers to discussion about organ and tissue donation among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.”

The original artwork depicts the ongoing spiritual connection between the organ donor and transplant recipients as well as the transplant patient’s journey through healthcare.

Kalkadoon artist Aunty

Kylie drew on her own personal connection with a close family member, whose life was transformed by a kidney transplant. Her striking

creative features on all resources such as shirts, videos and booklets.

“So far, we’ve had a really

Local therapist named as finalist in national awards

positive response,” Ms Jenner said.

“It’s just another way that we’re opening

LOCAL beauty therapist

Lisa Nitschinsk has been named as is a finalist in ABIA Australian Beauty Industry Awards- in Beauty Squad.

Lisa who is a Diploma Beauty therapist has been working for local business Xtreme Rejuvenation Clinic for 13 years is one of 7 finalists in a field of more than 300 entries in this

year’s awards.

The Awards are on 27th August in Sydney and her employer Diane says that they are looking forward to a successful announcement.

“I think the younger generation should be applauded for giving things ago. Especially when it’s a National Awards.” she said.

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Free men’s health evening

THE Maryborough Prostate Cancer Support Group is hosting a free information evening relating to Men’s Health on Thursday 24th August in The Brolga Theatre, Maryborough, commencing at 6pm.

“The aim of the evening is to provide men and their partners with the very latest information on the detection and treatment of Prostate Cancer.” says Group Coordinator Nalda Brett

“Awareness is the way forward in the early detection and treatment options to suit each individual man and to ensure the survival of the men in our community.

“We have secured two top class presenters who are working in this field. Both are available for consultation in Hervey Bay.

They are Associate Professor Doctor John Yaxley, who is a Urological Surgeon who specialises in the management of prostate cancer including robotic surgery and focal therapy and who consults with patients at St Stephen’s Consulting

Rooms and Doctor Bradley Wong, who is a Radiation Oncologist specialising in prostate, urological, breast, skin and benign cancers and palliative care at GenesisCare rooms at St Stephen’s Hospital.

Both doctors are leaders in their fields, and this is a wonderful opportunity for local folk to come along and be more aware of Prostate Cancer.

All men and their partners

Men’s Walk & Talk

Every Thursday 5.15pm

Ululah Lagoon, Cheapside Street

Next to the netball courts - look for the flag

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CHIROPRACTORS

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Predominantly, our readers are aged 45+

Whilst many are now connected to social media and online news, our readers still enjoy reading the newspaper and rely on it to connect to their community.

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COUNSELLING

Finding Balance Counselling

Kaylene Birch: Dip Couns (MACA), Counsellor Supervisor, Dip Art Therapy (A.Th) Offering – professional counselling to individuals, couples and groups, relationships, grief & loss, Mindfulness , meditation & art therapy. Please phone to make an appointment - 0488 440 522 The Globe, 190 Cheapside Street Maryborough findingbalancecounselling.com.au

HAIR SALON

Hart of Hair

Locally owned and run hair salon. Walk ins are always welcome for mens haircuts. Our staff are all local and well versed in all types and styles of hair design. Find us across the road from the Cenotaph.

Call in for a chat every day except Monday.

Phone: 0459 728 016

3/264 Bazaar Street Maryborough

NATURAL HEALTH

Alpha Natural Health Centre

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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Associate Professor Dr John Yaxley and Dr Bradley Wong will be presenting at the evening. (Supplied) are welcome to attend. More information is available from Nalda Brett phone 0407 628 072

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Crafty crabs of the Mary River

LINDSAY TITMARSH

THE small crabs which inhabit estuarine areas of the Mary and Susan Rivers, are fascinating creatures.

With burrows quite often numbering more than a hundred per square metre, they sometimes do the unexpected.

On one of my too few mangrove expeditions, I was kneeling on the mud getting a photo of something, when a little ‘Red-fingered Marsh Crab’ became very friendly.

It slowly crept over to my knee and started to nibble on it, then it attempted to climb.

Spectacularly coloured ‘Maroon Mangrove Crabs’ become very friendly if they are offered a ripe mangrove leaf.

Of the twenty plus species of crabs which call the Mary-Susan Estuary home, most will go about their business of harvesting microscopic algae from the surface of the mud or eating

vegetation, if a person sits very quietly amongst them.

There is no time wasting by them, as feeding on the exposed mud needs to be done before tidal water again inundates the area.

Although these little crustaceans spend all their lives living in the mud, most of them are spotlessly clean as they display their beautiful colours.

Burrows, quite often descending over 600 millimetres (two feet) into the mud, appear to be constructed with sufficient clearance to allow the occupant to not become muddy by rubbing on the sides.

(From top left) This ‘Redfingered Marsh Crab’ is very friendly; Thanks for the leaf – I’m heading for home. A spectacularly coloured ‘Maroon Mangrove Crab’. Male and female ‘Orange Clawed Fiddler Crabs’, enjoy life on the mud; and a ‘Broard-fronted Mangrove Crab’ poses for a photo. (lindsay Titmarsh)

Mustangs pacey at The Bend

A SWATHE of podiums has reflected a return to the sharp end of the Supercars championship for the Ford Mustang GT. There was a pole position and six podium places through three rapidfire sprint races at The Bend in South Australia. Mustangs also took Top 10 finishing spots through the weekend, twice taking seven of the leading positions in a breakthrough for the Gen3 racer.

Thomas Randle was best of the Ford fighters, with a pole position and three podium finishes for his strongest weekend in Supercars.

“My best finish in Supercars. It’s nice to roll out with the Gen3 car being speedy,” said Randle.

Chaz Mostert and Cam Waters joined Randle on the podium as they continued their frontrunning efforts with the Mustang through season 2023.

But there were plenty of other pacy runners, from

young Matt Payne to veterans David Reynolds, James Courtney and Nick Percat.

“It’s always nice being in the battle,” said Mostert.

The green shoots at The Bend hint at the potential of a stronger performance for the Mustang GT through the ’Season of Endurance’ in Supercars, with the championship continuing at the Sandown 500 before the most important race of the season, the Bathurst 1000, at Mount Panorama in October.

Championship standings:

Chaz Mostert, 5th

Cam Waters, 6th

Will Davison, 10th

Anton De Pasquale, 12th

Thomas Randle, 14th

David Reynolds, 16th

James Courtney, 18th

Matt Payne, 19th

Todd Hazelwood, 20th

Nick Percat, 21st

Declan Fraser, 25th

The 2023 Supercars championship continues at Sandown Park in Melbourne from September 15-17.

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Jeep Avenger to land in Oz

JEEP Australia has confirmed the all-new and award-winning Jeep Avenger, the brand’s first-ever battery electric vehicle (BEV), will be coming to Australia in 2024.

Since it was unveiled in October 2022, the Jeep Avenger has taken the automotive world by storm taking home a variety of accolades including European Car of the Year 2023, World’s Best Family SUV in the Women’s World Car of the Year Awards, Electric Car of the Year in TopGear. com Electric Awards 2023, Best Small Car at Autocar Awards 2023 and Small BEV Autovista Group Residual Value Award 2023.

The compact Jeep Avenger spearheads the introduction of a portfolio of capable, fully electric vehicles, and is a key component in a global electrification strategy as the brand moves towards becoming the world leader in zero exhaust emission SUVs and is produced in the highly efficient Stellantis plant in Tychy, Poland.

The Jeep Avenger is an appealing choice for those who are looking for a zero-exhaust emission alternative from the Jeep brand. Designed and built as a Jeep vehicle from day one, the Avenger packs the Jeep DNA into a compact SUV with a unique combination of capability, style, functionality, and technology to satisfy the needs of ever-connected customers.

“The Jeep Avenger represents a key milestone for the Jeep brand, our first zero exhaust emission SUV,” said Michael Filazzola, Jeep Australia Managing Director.

“A compact SUV, the Avenger will provide a new entry point to the Jeep range while adding another level of electrification to our offering in Australia and represents a further step in the Jeep brand’s evolution,” Filazzola continued.

Jeep Avenger has been designed to offer 360-degree protection and full freedom of movement. Its 360-degrees shock protection encased protected lights and colour-moulded skid plates

make it the ideal travel companion in urban and off-road driving.

At 4.08 meters the Jeep Avenger is the most compact Jeep but offers a roomy and versatile interior comfortably fitting five people and luggage. The interior continues Jeep’s “design to function” premise offering 34 litres of interior storage, the equivalent of a carry-on bag while the 1 meterwide, square-shaped trunk is also spacious and extremely versatile.

Jeep Avenger offers zero exhaust emissions and 100% adventure and passion with an electric range of up to 400km* WLTP and up to 550km* in town to really go anywhere. Standard fast charging mode allows to recharge 30 km (average daily need) in three minutes, and go from 20 to 80 percent in 24 minutes.

The Jeep Avenger’s allterrain and all-weather capability translates into fun and safety and leads in the B-SUV segment in both respects. A complete series of safety and ADAS features which provide

level-2 driving autonomy include: Blind Spot Monitoring, Autonomous Emergency Braking with Vulnerable Road Users (pedestrian and cyclist) protection, automatic parking and 180-degree rear camera with drone view.

Designed for the “always connected” customers, the new Jeep Avenger ensures a great digital on-board experience with a 10.25inch radio screen Uconnect Infotainment combined with full digital cluster available in two variants (7 and 10.25 inches)

coming as standard.

The Jeep Avenger will arrive in Australian showrooms in the second half of 2024. For more information and to register your interest visit https:// www.jeep.com.au/avenger. html.

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Bowls results

DOON VILLA MEN

Tuesday Open Triples

: Winners - W.raguse, C.White, S.Jensen 2 w +

17. Runners up - No name, R.Turnbull, L.Hannaford 1L

1 w 14.

C.Parsons, K.Andersen , R.Whittaker 1 w 1L. G.Kemp, K.Turnbull, B.Spilsbury 1 w

1L. R.Andersen, B.Madsen, N.Weinheimer 2 L.

Jackpot Pairs : Winners - K.Paxton, B.Stimpson d J.Fraser, K.Pieper

29-20. Runners upP.Stephensen, A.Hartwig d J.McCoombe, B.Madsen

29-14. S.Hyde, J.Devenish d G.Kuhn, R.Turnbull 27-12

. K.Andersen, C.White d N.Weinheimer, R.Dillon25-17.

L.Rampton, I.Axelsen, T.Buckley d R.Andersen, J.Chilton, K.Johnson 17-15. G.Gleeson, J.Demarco won their game. Sorry, lost card. Pennant results not available at this time.

Pennants Div 2 - Doon Villa vs Hervey Bay at Doon Villa. R.Whittaker team 3023. J.Devenish team 15-22. Overall points, Doon Villa 45 Hervey Bay 45. One rink win each.

Jackpot Pairs, 2 games 11 ends. Winners - B,Houston, Hut 2w + 26. Runners up

- R,Andersen, J.Gleeson, B.Madsen 1 L 1w 14.

S.Patch,

A.Scholl 2w + 24. T.Buckley, G.Gleeson 2w + 16. G.kemp, B.Spilsbury 1 L 1w 11.

G.Gambie, N.Gambie 1 L 1w

12. R.Turnbull, G.Kuhn 1 L 1w 11.

Weather is the real test

just an extra bonus.

From FREEDOM FISHING SUPPLIES

WELL this past week’s weather has put even the most seasoned fisher to the test, but we had some anglers scoring an A+ for their efforts – where there’s a will there’s a way.

Lately fisho’s have still been catching winter and summer whiting in good numbers and sizes, but most popular would be the flathead catches over the past two – three weeks with some be caught and released well over the maximum 75cm legal limit – it’s great to see.

Choosing to target this species on lures in extreme productive using either hard or soft lures even up to 5/6inch’s long.

matching the hatch fishing with a prawn, herring or mullet is a must, for our lure lovers the soft vibes are still having the most success, plus the river would have to be one of the most protected spots to fish in; it’s fishable in even the worst of winds.

C.White, K.Andersen

1w 1 L . D.Anderson, I.Axelsen, K.Paxton 1w 1 L.

P.Stepensen, A.Hartwig 1w

1 L. J.Demarco, P.Whittaker

1w 1 L. J.Fraser,K.Pieper 2

L. N.Weinheimer, R.Dillon

2 L. J.Chinton, B. Stimpson

2 L.

Pennants - Doon Villa vs Urangan at Villa 19/8/23.

- J.Devenish team 21-23.

R.Whittaker team 13-23.

Overall, Urangan 46, Doon

Villa 34.

Two rink wins Urangan.

- C White, scribe

MARYBOROUGH LADIES

Wed 2/8 - Social

N Andreasen, E Reid, B Cochrane, L Handley def L

Bassett/Mike Mc Donald,

M McDonald, L Frivaldo, M

Donohue 16-14

N McDonald, P Matsen, P Howard def B Wakelin, S

Natoli, S Stark 26-8

Wed 9/8 - Social

L Frivaldo, N Andreasen def C Johnson, M McDonald

24-10

N McDonald, B Cochrane def

S Natoli, E Reid 19-9

L Bassett/M Scott, C Murdoch, P Clarke def Ros, T Murphy, A Blazely 20-12

E Wakelin, P Howard def D

Aiello, P Matsen 33-3

MARYBOROUGH MENS

Thur 03/08 - Mens Jackpot

Pairs

K Milzewski, J Cruice def C Clark, P Bendall 21-16

R Wells, L Stark def B Long, G Heselwood 18-11

T Lindeberg, C Roberts def D Nation, T Pike 26-14

R Watts, P Frawley def B Fitzsimmons, A Dennison 24-13

A Aiello, R McLeish def A Simpson, A Blackwell 21-17

K Campbell, B Dean def W Ashford, T Dillon 25-18

M Macdonald, N Nitz def B Murphy, L Genrich 30-16

D Redman, K O’Brien def A Pritchard, L Hamilton 22-14

D Kohler, R Eduards def S Jones, N Gundry 16-15

R Wilson, O Maughan def J Natoli, J Dawson 22-16

B Henningsen, C Lean def T Jackson, P Clarke 29-14

E Kath, N Johnson def W Murdoch, M Stoneman 23-821

Thur 10/08 - Mens Jackpot Pairs

K Milzewski, J Cruice def R Eduards, A Dennison 34-5

J Natoli, J Dawson def B Fitzsimmons, P Frawley 26-20

W Murdoch, P Harvey def A Aiello, B Long 27-18

S Jones, N Gundry def J Wright, D Blazely 24-9

D Nation, T Pike def P Davis,

L Genrich 20-14

R Wells, L Stark def D McAnulty, O Maughan 18-13

B Henningsen, G Walker def

D Bretherton, L Hamilton

24-18

E Kath, N Johnson def T Lindeberg, C Roberts 24-23

T Jackson, P Clake def W Ashford, T Dillon 18-13

C Lean, W Burton def M McDonald, N Nitz 18-16 D Kohler, R Watts def R Wilson, D Plimmer 22-17

R McLeish, G Heselwood def

B Dean, K Campbell 22-20.

Let’s check out what’s been caught and some tips and hits on how to fish to the conditions.

We are pretty lucky to have such diverse area available to us even when Mother Nature throws us our first curve ball after what I believe to be the last we’ll see of winter. Warmer weather and possible afternoon storm or two is on the way it’s not such a bad thing with very positive things often following a good downpour.

We’re already seeing a few prawns starting to flick about, so bait numbers will be on the increase which is

After a very successful and awesome product testing session, we highly recommend the new Rapala Crush City Imposter or Creeper soft plastics.

The Mary River is still the spot to be to chase the black and silver bream.

Best to try around Reindeer Rocks, lower Rocky Point and up towards the heads around Tandora.

Poking around the shallows between the Crab Islands, Horseshoe Banks and The Powers Islands is the ideal environment for a threadfin to be lurking in the drains for bait fish so

THIS WEEK'S BRAG BOARD

The Artificial Reef has been producing snapper up to 3 kilos along with estuary cod and blackall and golden trevally have been feeding in the shallows around the Moon Point making it ideal for sight fishing with soft plastics or blades.

Large G.T’s have been taking large surface poppers throughout Hervey Bay waters with the best catches reported between Moon Point and Wathumba and spanish mackerel, cobia and long tail tuna still on the bite throughout Platypus Bay. The southern and northern gutters have been fishing well with a mixed bag of reefies including scarlet sea perch, coral trout, estuary cod and hussar and the inshore reefs such as Sammy’s, Moon Ledge and the Artificial have been producing, legal squire, blackall, purple tuskies and estuary cod.

First up is Fischer with a nice cod. Michael got out in the fresh and landed this gorgeous looking bass. The last two are a couple of the many fish caught on our product testing day. We can never say enough how lucky we are to live in our little piece of paradise.