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ALANA Martin’s final post on Facebook was a photo of two of her sons, her eldest on his first day of high school and her youngest on his first day of kindy. “Big year for us all this year,” the caption read. Less than a week later, Ms Martin would be dead, allegedly murdered by her partner, leaving her four sons without their mother. About 5.30pm on Sunday, January 28, a 43-year-old man walked into the Maryborough Police Station. Shortly afterwards, police found Ms Martin’s body at her Owanyilla home.
Police have not said how she was killed but confirmed children were present during the offence.
Daniel Noel Holm, 43, was charged with one count of murder (domestic violence offence) and appeared in Maryborough Magistrates Court on Monday, January 29.
campaign to which people can donate to help with the costs of moving the boys to their new home and attending their mother’s funeral. Donations can be made at https://www.gofundme.com/f/ alana-martin.
He was remanded in custody until his next appearance on March 25.
Friends and relatives of Ms Martin have described her as being a doting mother, a loyal friend and having a heart of gold.
Ms Martin’s sister, Megan Smart, said her family’s priority was caring for her nephews.
“Your boys will always know how much you loved them,” one friend said in a tribute.
“These poor kids have been through so much and right now we want the boys to feel loved and safe,” Ms Smart said.
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How common is family, domestic and sexual violence? From the AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF HEALTH & WELFARE THE ABS PSS provides an estimate of the number of Australians who have been victims of family, domestic and sexual violence. While every experience of family, domestic or sexual violence is very personal and different, it is most common for this type
of violence to be perpetrated against women, by men. There is currently no national data on the proportion of Australians who have perpetrated family, domestic and sexual violence. The most recent PSS was conducted between March 2021 and May 2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic (ABS 2023a).
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Because of some changes to the survey methodology in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, some 2021–22 data is only available for women, including some time series. 1 in 6 women and 1 in 18 men have experienced physical and/ or sexual violence by a current or previous cohabiting partner since the age of 15.
have experienced emotional abuse by a current or previous cohabiting partner since the age of 15.
11.3% (2.2 million) had experienced violence from a partner (current or previous cohabiting.
1 in 6 women and 1 in 13 men have experienced economic abuse by a current or previous cohabiting partner since the age of 15.
5.9% (1.1 million) had experienced violence from a boyfriend, girlfriend or date.
1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men
1 in 5 women and 1 in 16 men have experienced sexual violence since the age of 15.
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Ray White’s Max Ward Max Ward is a dedicated real estate professional with a passion for helping his clients achieve the best price possible when selling their homes. As a trusted Maryborough local for over 20 years, Max embarked on his Ray White Real Estate journey in 2018 as an administration assistant before taking the plunge into property and achieving over 100 sales. In addition to his successful career in real estate, Max recently celebrated a milestone in his personal life - tying the knot with his beautiful wife Leah in June 2023. Beyond the world of property transactions, Max is a skilled bass guitarist, adding a musical note to his multifaceted personality. In his commitment to community and service, Max serves as a Youth Pastor at Victory Church, where his honesty and hardworking nature shines through in both his professional and personal endeavours. With a genuine love for his hometown, and a sincere dedication to helping others, Max Ward is not just a real estate agent; he’s a communityoriented professional making a positive impact in Maryborough. If you would like an honest and professional appraisal of what your property may be worth in today’s market, please contact Max to book a time slot suitable to you.
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WITH the Queensland local government elections looming on March 16, The Maryborough Sun in conjunction with the Maryborough Chamber of Commerce is giving local Council candidates the opportunity to share their views, aspirations and hopes for our City. A number of Divisions will see new candidates enter the arena, and a couple of familiar faces will retire from politics. Come along and meet them, and pose your questions about the future of the Fraser Coast. CHECK YOUR ENROLMENT To be able to vote, you will of course need to be enrolled with the Australian Electoral Commission. You can do this online at check.aec.gov.au
The electoral roll closes at 6pm Monday, 05 February. Early voting begins on Monday, 4 March and ends Friday, 15 March at 6:00pm. Applications for postal voting are open now and close 7pm 4 March, with ballot papers being posted out from Valentine’s Day. Postal votes must be received by the ECQ by 5:00pm, 26 March to be eligible. Voting is compulsory, and there are three ways you can vote. Postal, in person, or assisted. ASSISTED VOTING Assisted voting is for electors in some hospitals or nursing homes that have nominated as a ‘declared institution’. In this case, an ECQ official will visit to help voting take place.
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at all, with the changes affecting about 4400 voters across the Fraser Coast – about five per cent of voters.
CHECK YOUR DIVISION Fraser Coast Council CEO Ken Diem recently said “The Fraser Coast has about 87,000 voters divided into 10 single-member divisions represented by a Councillor, plus a Mayor,” he said.
“However, there are several changes including the entire locality of Aldershot being transferred from Division 1 to Division 3, while several areas in Division 7 will move into Division 9, to name just two examples.”
“With our region growing significantly in recent years, some divisions now have more voters than others. “As a result, the Electoral Commission of Queensland has changed the boundaries to ensure a reasonable proportion of voters across all divisions in the March 2024 and 2028 elections. “For some divisions, there will be no changes
Mr Diehm said the Local Government Change Commission’s final report and maps of the Divisions are available on the Electoral Commission of Queensland’s website or on an elections information page on the Council’s website - https://www. frasercoast.qld.gov.au/ council-elections. You can check who has nominated for the election in your division by going to event. elections.qld.gov.au
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Summersalt is thrilled to announce that it is returning to Queensland’s Fraser Coast this summer to deliver a special event featuring a glittering line-up! This event is overflowing with talent, with a stellar line-up featuring Missy Higgins, The Cat Empire, Birds of Tokyo, The Waifs, Hollow Coves, and Betty Taylor. SummerSalt is an event that delivers feel-good music to unique and picturesque destinations around the country, with a family-friendly atmosphere ‘perfect for making memories’.
Birds of Tokyo (Sara), The Cat Empire (TCE) and Missy Higgins (Joel Cangy) will all be appearing at SummerSalt 2024.
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AUSTRALIA DAY Thank-you for supplying the wonderful page of information about the origin of “Australia Day”. I sent in a letter re Australia Day starting in January 1948 after independence was granted from Britian etc. and really believed that this must have been the truth. The article blames “Facebook” for errors and I believed it too. I have read this article several times - thanks for the research and print out. I grew up in Melbourne and had just turned 10 years
I was right in thinking ‘we have always had a public holiday for Australia Day”.
seems to be able to see there is no short-term solution and if they had been truly committed to their constituents, rather than making sure they were elected next time, we could have avoided this situation.
I have lived in Maryborough since 1960 and will send your article away to all family members relaying the truth. - Joan Massingham
Twenty years ago, workers in education and health were warning that this situation would arise as baby boomers retired and our population increased.
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and the Second World War was not long over, when Victoria was granted it’s first Public Holiday on January 26th 1946.
Politicians of every colour and belief are bemoaning the housing crisis, the health crisis, the cost-ofliving crisis, but no one
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additional HECS to those which are money making but not contributing to the health of our society.
So now we have panic stations where students are being offered bonuses to do education and health degrees, we are putting them into the workforce before they have completed their studies and we are still not paying those workers the sort of money or giving them the conditions that accountants, lawyers and the like are able to demand. We need to ask our political leaders why we are slipping rapidly down the ladder of educational outcomes against other countries, why only one in five teachers are still teaching five years after graduation, and why there are no medical and educational staff available to service our rural and remote locations – most of which generate the wealth this country enjoys. As elections loom, ask your local member what concrete measures they see their party taking to address these serious issues not platitudes, but real solutions. - Ann Morris
MANGOES & BATS Maryborough – A beautiful city filled with friendly people, historical relevance, and mango trees. I fell in love with the city and moved here six weeks ago, not realising that the rather large and imposing mango trees were a protected species in this part of the world, along with the little creatures that devours their fruit every night from dusk till dawn and the native birds that come in for breakfast each morning to have a fruit-fest of their own. I’m sure this as been discussed many times, but bats don’t belong in a city and mango trees not used for human consumption should be cut down and new trees grown further out of town for the bats. I like bats, love birds, love trees, love nature, but I would enjoy life much better if they didn’t visit my back and side yard. The noise of the bats squabbling at night over which mango belongs to them, then trying to fly off with it and drops them on the roof at 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in the morning, with an horrific bang that would wake the
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dead, is enough to send one loopy. Then in come the beautiful lorikeets, honey eaters and noisy miners to finish of the leftovers along with the crows, magpies and the occasional cockatoo and ibis to watch the festive goingson until our beautiful dog is let out to do her business and they all disappear momentarily. Okay, we love our mango trees, bats, and birds, but could we put them in a park, a field, a paddock somewhere where they don’t affect human wellbeing and harmony. Then there’s (ABLV) Australian Bat Lyssavirus which is harmful to both animals and humans, and injury or sickness is possible due to the close proximity of the bats to the house. I would be happy for these trees to disappear from our place by next season so that I don’t have to spend 8 to 12 weeks of the year living in hell. Bats living next to humans is dangerous and jeopardizes our wellbeing and safety. - Marilyn Anderson
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THE Fraser Coast Bicycle User Group will receive a $30,000 boost to continue their on-the-ground work activating the Mary to Bay Rail Trail, which stretches from Maryborough to the Urangan Pier following a disused rail line. Fraser Coast Regional Council Director of Strategy, Community and Development Gerard Carlyon said Council was working with the Mary to Bay Rail Trail Advisory Committee and the Queensland Government to advance the trail. “Rail trails across Australia are growing in popularity, particularly with cyclists, and can be a tourism drawcard,” he said. “Developing the trail between Hervey Bay and Maryborough will provide a safe link between the two cities for cyclists, walkers, runners and horse riders, with the work that has already been done being warmly
welcomed by those using the trail.”
Mr Carlyon said the Fraser Coast Bicycle User Group (FCBUG) had successfully obtained a permit through the Department of Transport and Main Roads to construct an additional 11km of trail from Takura to Colton Mine, which opened in August last year. “FCBUG is seeking support to develop and maintain this section and potentially future sections of the trail, with the Council funds to be used to install a shelter and improve the carpark area at the Churchill Mine Trailhead,” he said.
for consideration in the 2024/25 budget the funding of a three-year agreement with FCBUG for $25,000 per year from general revenue for the continued development and maintenance of the Mary to Bay Rail Trail. Council also considered a report into a possible alternative route for the Colton to Aldershot section of the trail, which is impacted by a mining lease held by New Colton Pty Ltd. Council resolved to conduct further investigations into a possible Churchill Mines Road/Peridge Road alternative route.
“Council also provided $20,000 in 2023/24 to improve six bridge bypass ramps, and this additional funding will help FCBUG improve the entry and exit points.” At its meeting this month, Council resolved to list
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Local volunteer Carmel Murdoch receives OAM EVEN though she retired as Maryborough’s tourism ambassador in 2001, Carmel Murdoch still devotes much of her time volunteering for important causes. It’s this kind of enduring dedication that has seen Mrs Murdoch awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the community of Maryborough in the 2024 Australia Day Honours. Mrs Murdoch became more than a familiar face in Maryborough during her 23 years as tourism ambassador, taking on the famous persona of Mary Heritage and leading guided tours around the city for visitors. As Mary Heritage or her alter egos Mary Poppins and Mary Widow, she
was a constant fixture at events across the city.
And while it is a fitting honour for someone who has made such a contribution, Mrs Murdoch was humble in accepting it. “It’s really funny. When I got it, I felt obviously very honoured,” she said. “And I was really happy for my family because they’re so proud of what they do.” And while she remains thrilled, Mrs Murdoch did feel some guilt that other locals were also worthy of recognition. “That’s the type of people who live in Maryborough,” she said. “There are so many other
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people out there who are worthy of an award like this.”
While Mary Heritage is arguably her most widely known claim to fame, Mrs Murdoch has long been involved in a variety of civic capacities. Since retiring, she’s helped manage the 90-strong volunteer attendant roster at the city’s Cistern Chapel tourist attraction and one of the team who helps Rotary stage the city’s Thursday markets. Previously, she instigated the city’s centenary celebrations in 2005, has been on committees behind events including the Technology Challenge, Pub Crawl and Spring Festival and was the Fraser Coast Citizen of the Year in 2013.
Congratulations Carmel, and thank you for your service.
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Animals take over the museum on Saturdays
National Day for War Animals from the AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL
EACH year, on 24 February, is National Day for War Animals in Australia, where we commemorate the deeds and sacrifices of animals in war. Animals have been put to many uses in war, serving as transport, beasts of burden, messengers, protectors, mascots, and pets. They have played an important part in all wars in which Australians have been involved. Famously, of 136,000 Australian horses sent to the First World War, only one returned. After General Bridges died in May 1915 from a wound sustained at Gallipoli, his favourite horse, Sandy, returned to Australia, eventually finding a home at the Australian War Memorial. While the donkey made famous by Simpson is perhaps the best known example of a beast of burden, mules were in constant demand to carry supplies to the frontline. The Camel Corps was formed in the early years of the First World War. By late 1917 the Desert Mounted Corps had some 6,000 camels. The homing ability and navigational skills of carrier pigeons saw them used during the First and Second World Wars. Some were even awarded medals for gallantry. Working dogs were used by the Royal Australian Engineers in 1918, with sappers handling messenger dogs in the trenches of France. Search dogs were used from 1944 after the raising of the First Australian Dog Platoon. Mine detection and scout dogs were used in Korea and Vietnam and Explosive Detection Dogs were used to counter the threat of improvised explosive devices in Afghanistan. During the First World War many Australians brought animals from home to the training camps in Egypt. When the war ended they were donated to the Cairo Zoo. As late as the 1950s, it was said to have had the largest collection of Australian native animals outside of Australia. Since then a selection of dogs, cats, goats, possums, rams, eagles, monkeys, turtles, and many more have acted as formal (or informal) mascots for Australian units.
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TO CELEBRATE the invaluable role of animals in the military, the Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum will be hosting several of them ‘in person’ each Saturday throughout February. The Dickin Medal is the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross and since it was introduced in 1943, 75 animals have been awarded it for their service.
32 carrier pigeons, 38 dogs, 4 horses and a cat named Simon, to be exact.
The Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum will be hosting various military animals throughout February. (From top left) just some of the dedicated volunteers at the museum. Resources, displays and Purple Poppys are available at the Museum and (bottom) a couple of the local animals you’re likely to meet on Saturdays. (Craig Winter)
Each Saturday, the Museum will host a military animal for visitors to meet between 9.30am and 2pm. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about the important roles each played in saving lives in many conflicts around the globe including Simon, who remained at his post aboard the HMS Amethyst when it was bombed in WWII. “Simon was badly injured but despite that he kept on top of the vermin and protected the really important food supplies for 10 weeks for that crew, who were stranded. “And in turn, he basically saved their lives.” Describing Simon as their ‘true saviour’, the crew bestowed upon him the title of Able Seaman - a sign of their respect and pride, and he was later awarded the Dickin Medal.
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The Purple Poppy THE Purple Poppy recognises the extraordinary loyalty and courage of all animals who serve alongside our military in times of war and peace.
On the frontlines of conflict protecting and supporting our diggers, or in the homes of veterans living with the trauma of service, these often unsung heroes have earned a place in the
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Sarbi, the bomb-sniffer SARBI became a hero for the Australian Special Forces during the war in Afghanistan. Adopted by the ADF to sniff bombs as a Explosive Detection Dog (EDD), the black Labrador had the important task of sniffing out explosives during her several tours of Afghanistan. Sarbi went missing for 14 months after a nine hour firefight in a Taliban ambush. A bullet severed Sarbi’s leash, and the wounded dog limped away from the chaos across the dessert sands. Her distraught handler searched for her after the battle, but Sarbi was declared missing in action.
Sarbi was found alive and well after missing in action in Afghanistan. (Lisa/flickr)
Over a year later, she reappeared in an Afghan village, and she was
eventually purchased from the locals and handed back to her unit.
and immediately started jumping on his chest with her two front paws, and barking into his face.
and get help for her owner.
(Top) HMS Amethyst, and (above) Able Seaman Simon gets some attention from his Commanding Officer and (right) his Dicken Medal.
Maryborough’s own miracle wonder dog IN 2007, Jim Touzeau had a heart attack and collapsed on the floor of his glass factory in Tinana. His Australian cattle dog Teka ran to his side
Once he’d reopened his eyes, she ran out onto the street to attract attention
Her protective instinct saved Jim’s life. Michael Betty from the RSPCA told the ABC in
an interview at the time that he was amazed at the dog’s efforts to revive her owner. Whilst experts debate whether or not Teka actually simulated CPR
and restarted her owner’s heart by jumping on his chest, her actions made the difference to Jim and prevented his death. Teka received an RSPCA award for her actions.
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New flood-proof Torbanlea bridge opens FLOOD immunity and road safety upgrades on Torbanlea – Pialba Road between Beelbi Creek and Takura are nearing completion, with a newfour span bridge over Beelbi Creek now open to traffic. The remaining works for the project will wrap up over the coming months. The new four-span bridge will provide improved flood immunity with a low (one per cent) likelihood of being flooded in any given year.
Local MP Bruce Saunders said “We want better, safer connections and easier freight access across our region and the various upgrades along Torbanlea – Pialba Road will do just that. “Flood immunity upgrades and safety improvements along this important stretch of road are vital as our region grows.” Road safety improvements have also been undertaken with intersection upgrades now complete at the Churchill Mine Road,
Antill Road, Grabbes Road and Gear Road intersections.
Works to upgrade the Torbanlea–Pialba Road and Old Toogoom Road intersection are continuing, with Old Toogoom Road to be closed between Torbanlea–Pialba Road and Toogoom Road to enable those works to be completed as quickly and safely as possible. Road signage will be in place to guide traffic through a detour during the closure of Old
Toogum Road.
The overall $31.4 million Torbanlea–Pialba Road Upgrade is jointly funded, with the Australian Government committing $24 million and the Queensland Government $7.4 million toward the project. Motorists are encouraged to visit www.QLDTraffic. qld.gov.au or download the QLDTraffic App prior to travel, to obtain up-todate information about the detour and other traffic disruptions.
Inspector Drake and the Black Widow Z-PAC Theatre’s upcoming show: Inspector Drake and The Black Widow, directed by David Coleman is Z-PAC’s first production for 2024. This Hilarious British comedy promises to be a tale of intrigue, disguises, and destiny! When oil tycoon John Johnson is found with a huge sword in his back, it looks like a straightforward case of dying illegally. But things in Drake’s world are never as they seem. Why was Johnson badly disguised as his own wife? Why had he eaten a tortoise? And why do all the women in the house look similar?
mistake. And there’s something even more disturbing...
For once, Sergeant Plod thinks he knows all the answers.
The trusty Sergeant has been troubled by a recurring nightmare.
And so he should. After all, he’s relating the events through a series of flashbacks, so he knows how it all ends.
It’s a nightmare involving spiders, and the image of a man, lying dead. That man is Inspector Drake.
But if Plod is right, the legendary Inspector Drake is about to make a terrible
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State Government boosts Wide Bay homeless services Queenslanders needs to address five key pillars.” Premier Steven Miles said.
THE State Government has kicked off its bold new housing plan: Homes for Queenslanders, announcing that it will dramatically increase funding for frontline specialist homelessness services across the state.
Across the Wide Bay, specialist homelessness services including the RHL Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, Bundaberg Hostel, Centacare Hervey Bay Emergency and Community Housing Service and Good Hope Men’s Service will receive a 20 per cent uplift in funding. This comes after the government announced a partnership with Vinnies to build 60 new social homes in Walkervale and its ongoing Big Housing Build where new homes are slated for Bundaberg, Maryborough and Hervey Bay.
“For those who fall through the cracks - we need to support our homelessness organisations so they can deliver better services and get people who are sleeping rough into crisis accommodation, and eventually into permanent places to call home. “I have seen firsthand the conditions and living situation of Queenslanders who are struggling with the cost-of-living, which is affecting people right across the country. “This funding will go directly to the organisations and the tireless workers at the coalface, who already know the sector and have developed programs and services to target needs.
Forming part of the forthcoming Homes for Queens/anders Plan, funding to specialist homelessness services will be boosted while an independent review of the current , response is undertaken. “I made it clear that in order to address our state’s housing needs, Homes for
“The Miles Labor Government is determined to provide a roof overhead for Queenslanders by partnering with our incredible specialist homelessness services who work around the clock to help people access support they need and into long term accommodation.” Minister for Housing Meaghan Scanlon said
that every Queenslander deserves safe, secure, and affordable housing. “National pressures from rising interest rates and record interstate migration continue to put pressure on housing. “This is a complex issue. We are currently experiencing significant demand on homelessness services and that’s why we are providing this additional funding. “While we deliver our Big Housing Build, we also need to support services on the ground and that’s what this funding will do.
“Speaking to locals here in Maryborough it’s clear that homelessness support services need more assistance to deliver this essential service.” Member for Maryborough Bruce Saunders said. “That’s why the Miles Government is delivering this 20% boost in funding, so more locals can get access to the services they need. “Here in Maryborough the Good Hope Men’s Service, Family Accommodation Service and CHL Outreach Access will get an additional $383,189 to extend their service to more locals.
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Lions act to save lives THE Lions Club of Maryborough recently had the pleasure of presenting the Parish of St Pauls Maryborough with a defibrillator for use in the many events and venues in the precinct.
The machine will be installed in the Memorial Hall for all users and while the church hopes
The Maryborough Arts & Garden Club members spend Tuesday mornings at 9am, at The Hut, corner of Raglan and Banana St, Granville, where they let the beat move them.
Trevor from Maryborough Lions, Parish Warden Trish), Peter of the Sundowner Caravan Group, Rev Sue the Parish Priest, Shelley from Sundowners, with Lions Helen and Di at the handover. (Lions)
it won’t ever be needed, with groups using the hall every day, there is a high likelihood that one day it may save a life. Reverend Sue and Trish, on behalf of the parish,
thanked the Lions for their generosity and said they are extremely grateful for this addition to the premises. A plaque will be installed acknowledging the donation.
With the constant cost of repairs on the heritage listed hall, it has been impossible to find the funds to install a defib and the generosity of the Lions has been hailed as a wonderful, potentially life-saving gift.
Young student bitten by dingo A PRIMARY school student has become the seventh person – and sixth child – bitten by a dingo on K’Gari (Fraser Island) since December 10. The boy was bitten on the stomach at the Bowal Creek campground on the
Something to bang on about THEY have come a long way in one year, from chaotic banging to rhythmic drumming.
The machine was purchased with funds raised by catering breakfasts for the Sunland Caravan Group, who held their annual “knees up” at the Maryborough Showgrounds late last year. As well as enjoying fellowship and information, the group responded to the project by donating an additional $400 to the funds raised by the Lions to fill in the gap of the $2,200 cost.
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island’s western side about 9pm on Friday, February 3.
be investigated by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service this year.
He was taken to Hervey Bay Hospital the following day.
A dingo involved in three of the recent incidents has been humanely euthanised, in what park rangers said was a last resort after the animal
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Visitors to the island should travel in groups and avoid running or jogging. Parents are encouraged to always stay in arm’s reach of children.
“We love to create music, using the rhythm of percussion and turned instruments, song and movement,” club Secretary Suzanne Bushell, said. ‘Rhythms of the World’ welcome beginners and experienced musicians. Cost $20 club membership and $2 per session. “Our learning method is an easy ‘say and play’ system. We encourage drummers, guitarists, ukelele and other instrumentalists to join us, as the technique helps develop rhythmic skills.” “We begin with an hour of African drumming, have a cuppa and chat, then some folky type of music and this year
we are introducing Shamanic mindfulness drumming and chanting,” Suzanne excitedly explained. “People can join us for some or all the Tuesday mornings drumming session. I have instruments to share.” Information is on the facebook page, at www. maryboroughgardenclub. weebly.com or call 0497 122 649.
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Designing ANZAC Park
ANZAC Park (George Seymour). The design for ANZAC Park was three times the size of what is there now; and the designer Philip Oliver Ellard Hawkes. by FRASER COAST MAYOR GEORGE SEYMOUR
PART of the charm of Maryborough is due to the diverse parklands which are dotted across the landscape. These parks have each played significant roles in our social history and the development of our region. One park that I particularly enjoy visiting is ANZAC Park near the centre of the city. What most people don’t know about ANZAC Park though is that it was meant to be much bigger, with a rather different layout to what we enjoy today. The Ululah Lagoons were
meant to be in the centre of the park, not the border between it and the golf course. After World War I it was decided that the lagoons and the surrounding land would be a very large memorial park, known as ANZAC Park. As was the custom of the time, to come up with a suitable design, the Maryborough City Council organised a competition for designers, from near and far, to submit their proposals for the site. On the evening of Tuesday 19 October 1920 in a meeting at City Hall the Maryborough City Council unanimously adopted the recommendation from the Parks Committee:
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“Your committee recommends that Mr P.O.E. Hawkes be awarded the prize of £50 for the best competitive design submitted for ANZAC Park and that this design with the alterations recommended by the City Engineer and approved of by Mr Hawkes, be the accepted plan.” Hawkes was an extraordinarily talented and community-minded young man who had arrived in Maryborough two years earlier and would run his architectural practice here until around 1940. In those decades he was here, he transformed the city with buildings like the Carlton Hotel, Finemore’s Dental
Surgery, and many fine residences.
different state of Australia as well as New Zealand.
He was called upon to design other memorials like the Maryborough Cenotaph, Pialba War Memorial, and St Paul’s Memorial Hall.
Despite the worth of the designs, they appear to largely have fallen by the wayside with areas identified for cricket, bowls, tennis and even an aeroplane landing strip being used for golf links within a few years.
Hawkes’ design for the memorial park had a bridge crossing over the lagoon through to a winding road circulating beside sporting facilities with different architectural features scattered throughout the landscape. It was designed to be a real community hub; a place of recreation and enjoyment. There would be specific gardens featuring plantings from each
About seven years after approving Hawkes’ ambitious design, and then allowing the golf club to take possession, the Maryborough City Council took the step of formally rescinding the motion that adopted his plan. This is a pity (at least for non-golfers) as the ambitious design was remarkable and would have been a real asset for
the city. In any case, the smaller park is now home to the new pumptrack, the new Splashside water playground, tennis courts, weekly parkrun, netball courts, a skatepark, bbq facilities, walking paths, a flying fox, playgrounds and some great vantage points to watch the birds along the lagoons. Maryborough Parkrun uses the park. It is a well-used, picturesque, and muchloved park. Whilst its development has diverged from Hawkes’ 1920 plan; he would be very pleased to see how much this park is used and valued by the community.
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School plants a unique educational Story Line garden MARYBOROUGH State High School have created an Indigenous Story Line Garden - the Moonie Jarl Learning Space.
new wildlife coming into the space over the break with a new frog habitat taking shape in the canopy!”
“On the Friday of the Australia Day long weekend, the school came together with our community to work on the garden.” said organisers.
The Moonie Jarl Learning Space is a community designed and built indigenous story line and garden area.
“After a massive growing season over the break, all hands were on deck. “All parts of the school volunteered - our Principal, Deputy Principal, Heads of Department, teachers, aides and support staff were represented, as well as indigenous community volunteers, all working together. “We have even noticed
It has areas for yarning, and practical indigenous plants for food and textiles, with the Legends of Moonie Jarl (Australia’s first indigenous illustrated and written story book in the Butchulla language) as an interactive QR code experience within the grounds of the school.
Fraser Coast Water and Waste Services Director Mark Vanner said about 2kms of the Fraser Coast region’s sewers would be relined over the next two years to better maintain and improve the region’s wastewater network. “Relining is a cost-effective
“Combining our works programmes across the Wide Bay Burnett Councils allows us to increase efficiency and lower pricing”. The project includes cleaning the sewer gravity mains, pre and post lining CCTV surveys of the sewers and 3D imagery of manholes as well as relining
SMOKE testing will begin this month in Hervey Bay, Maryborough and Burrum Heads to help identify the sources of stormwater and groundwater leaking into the sewerage network.
“During storms, the amount of sewerage heading into the treatment plant can be more than five times normal dry weather flows,” he said.
The garden will grow and mature into a unique and educational space for students over the coming years.
way to renew the gravity sewer systems without the need to dig up existing sewers and manholes to replace them,” he said.
Smoke tests to detect sewerage issues start this month
Fraser Coast Regional Council Water and Waste Services Director Mark Vanner said leaks can allow groundwater to enter the sewerage system while illegal pipe connections can channel stormwater from roofs into the sewerage system.
Upgrade to sewer system to fix cracks and leaks THE Fraser Coast Regional Council is overseeing a $6.1 million sewer relining and manhole refurbishment program in Local Government Areas across the Wide Bay Burnett Region.
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the sewers to fix breaks, cracks and leaks.
“Using 3D Images and CCTV will allow us to create a digital version of the manholes and sewers which will allow us to see the issues better,” Mr Vanner said. Relining Solutions Pty Ltd has been awarded the sewer relining contract while Infrastructure Rehabilitation Services Pty Ltd has been awarded the manhole refurbishment contract.
Mr Vanner said there were more than 14,000 sewer manholes with a number of these being constructed over 80 years ago.
“The manhole refurbishment program involves fixing cracks in the manhole walls caused by ground movement and degradation of the concrete walls and leaks,” he said. “A key priority for Council is to effectively manage and maintain our assets, and that’s what these two programs seek to achieve.”
“That extra water has to be treated which costs ratepayers money. It can also cause the treatment plants to overload, which can negatively impact the environment.” Smoke testing works by injecting a non-toxic, non-staining, odourless coloured smoke into the sewers. “We can see faults that need fixing when the smoke escapes from the cracks in pipes or incorrectly installed stormwater drains,” Mr Vanner said.
“Smoke may emerge from yards, roof gutters, pipes or street drains. It is also possible that smoke may appear inside a house if the drainage traps are dry. “The smoke is not flammable and will not cause any harm to people, pets or plants.” Mr Vanner said that discovering properties with illegal connections would not necessarily mean fines would be issued. “Our experience is that once made aware of issues, most property owners comply with the request to rectify problems,” he said. Residents will be notified by mail of the timing of inspections in their area. The inspection program starts this month and is due to be completed by April 2024.
To recycle or not to recycle? That is the question From the FRASER COAST BRANCH OF WILDLIFE QUEENSLAND THE Fraser Coast Branch of Wildlife Queensland has chosen an officer from Wide Bay Water and Waste Management Services to present a talk on recycling, To Bin or Not to Bin. She will be speaking at
repurposing.
Both talks commence at 1pm and run approximately for an hour.
waste, what goes into landfill, how recycling is managed on the Fraser Coast, what items to put into your recycling bin and what percentage of your recycling is actually recycled.
Smriti Pandey gives talks on the principles of recycling which include: what happens when the trunk picks up your
Smriti, not only speaks to community groups but delivers talks to schoolchildren on the benefits of recycling and
If you are interested in attending this library talk, phone the Library on 4197 4220 or book online on Eventbrite.
the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery on February 16 and in the Maryborough Library on February 23.
Rubbish found by the roadside or carelessly dropped in public areas is an eyesore and ultimately becomes a danger to land and sea wildlife.
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Public Art Summit ARTISTS who have ever wanted to enhance a public space with unique artwork, will soon have the chance to nurture their ideas and get inspired at an upcoming public art summit to be held in Bundaberg on 22-23 February 2024. Find: Public Art Summit is a two-day event that will allow visual artists, art students and artworkers from across Queensland to gather and learn from each other and a program of well-known public artists and arts professionals. The Summit will include keynote sessions and more than 20 expert speakers, hands on art activities, and a VIP networking reception at the Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery. Event Co-Director, Trudie Leigo, Regional Arts Manager at CQUniversity’s Regional Arts Services Network said the event will deliver a program that will nurture ideas and inspire creativity. “Across a jam-packed two-day program of guest speakers, attendees will have the opportunity to hear direct from artists who specialise in creating art for public spaces as well as representatives from leading arts organisations. “As well as being inspired creatively, attendees will also learn about how to deliver public art, pitch ideas, apply for funding and grants, and gain insights into how to plan art that connects their community. “We are especially excited to offer keynote sessions from Brian Robinson who is one of Australia’s most renowned public artists and Paul Gurney from Urban Art Projects (UAP) who will share
his experiences of connecting artists, designers, curators, architects, developers, and governments to realise incredible artworks for the public realm,” said Ms Leigo. “If you are a creative looking to expand your career or enliven your business space or community, this event is for you!” The event will be held across two full days on Thursday, 22 and Friday, 23 February 2024 at CQUniversity Bundaberg campus (Building 5). Find: Public Art Summit has been made possible thanks to the generous support of Bundaberg Regional Council, as well as Arts Queensland through the Regional Arts Development Fund and the Regional Arts Services Network. The Regional Arts Services Network is an initiative of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. CQUniversity is serving as the Central Queensland provider from 2022 -2025. Tickets for one-day and two-day passes are now on sale and are inclusive of event attendance and refreshments. To secure a ticket at this event please visit https://CQCM.sales. ticketsearch.com/sales/ salesevent/118695.
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Glenwood Community Space Master Plan unveiled
A NEW community centre, a playground, environmental space, a community garden and storage for community groups are among the key features of the Glenwood Community Space Master Plan.
At its meeting today, Fraser Coast Regional Council endorsed the Glenwood Community Space Master Plan as a guiding document for future development in the area. Cr Phil Truscott said Council had worked with the local community over many months to develop the plan. “Around 2000 people currently live in Glenwood with the area expected to grow significantly over the next 20 years, so it’s important to plan for the future,” he said. “This plan covers almost 4 hectares of land, including the land at 5 Pepper Road that Council purchased in late 2022 as well as three adjoining parcels of land in Pepper Road and vacant land in Varley Road South. “A key feature of the plan is a new community centre including a dedicated space for the Glenwood Ladies Shed group,
storage for the evacuation/ respite centre equipment, bookable office spaces, a kitchen, flexible internal open space and external toilets. “Other features include new storage sheds, a community garden, a footbridge and a natural area with a shelter, seating and fauna educational signage. “Council has listened to community feedback and amended the draft plan to include a new playground, with the
design and installation of a playground to be considered as part of Council’s 2024/25 budget deliberations. “It’s important to understand that this is a long-term plan that will be advanced as funding becomes available within Council’s budget and as grant opportunities emerge from other levels of government. “We thank all the community groups and local residents for participating in the
community engagement process. “Council is committed to providing connected, inclusive communities and spaces, and that’s at the heart of this plan. It’s all about building better communities together.” More information about the Glenwood Community Space Master Plan and the community engagement process is available at https://frasercoast. engagementhub.com.au/ gw-community-spacemplanning
Recovered jewellery to be claimed A TREASURE trove of jewellery is waiting to be reunited with its owners at Maryborough Police Station.
Anyone who can prove ownership or has information about the owners is asked to contact PoliceLink on 131 444.
The haul of necklaces, rings, bracelets and watches was recovered by officers on Friday, February 2.
Each year QPS recovers thousands of items. The recovered jewellery waiting to be claimed by it’s owners. (QPS)
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From THE MARYBOROUGH ANIMAL REFUGE
SLIM This beautiful 14-monthold red cattle dog girl has been waiting three months for a home where she could have been loved. Through no fault of her own, Slim was surrendered due to her owner’s poor health. Like many dogs of her breed, Slim is suited to a
home that has space for her to run around and play. She would not suit a town-sized block.
excitement until she calms down, so would probably be better with older aged children.
She has previously lived on acreage, and this is the most appropriate lifestyle for her. Slim is good with other dogs if introduced properly but does prefer males and no small dogs.
She is a ball of fun and loves to play. She enjoys swimming in shall pools and would doubtless love a dam of her own. Slim still needs some more work with walking on the lead, but she is a quick learner.
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someone who will give her a forever home. Slim has been desexed, microchipped, Councilregistered, flea-ed, wormed and vaccinated. Her adoption fee has been reduced from $350 to $250. SAGE AND ZOE These 2 ½ year old girls are looking for a new home. They were surrendered together due to their owners becoming homeless and having to move in with other family members. It would be ideal for them to be adopted together, but it is not essential. They are both independent cats and happy to be on their own. As with any two cats, they have different personalities. Zoe, who is a tabby and white, enjoys interacting with humans and is up for a chat with whoever will listen. She enjoys being brushed and patted. Sage, who is black and white, is not as confident as Zoe, but will soon become affectionate when she gets to know you. Sage does not like to be picked
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SLIM up and carried around. They are good with men, women, children, and other cats. They have grown up as indoor cats but love outdoor enclosures. They are both toilettrained to a litter-tray. Zoe and Sage are desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, and have been flea-ed and wormed. Their adoption fee is $200 each. The Maryborough Animal
Refuge would like to thank all those in our community who regularly assist with financial donations and gifts of food and equipment. Every donation, whether large or small, goes directly towards the care of the abandoned animals in the care of the Refuge. Hundreds of cats and dogs are now living their best lives because of help received from generous supporters.
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Councils must do more on pest management From CANEGROWERS CHAIRMAN OWEN MENKENS
industry and farm-based biosecurity protection measures.
FOOTAGE of ‘rafts’ of Red Imported Fire Ants being swept along by floodwaters in the Rocky Point district and news reports of a nest being discovered near Wardell, 100 kms south of the Queensland border, has left the general public considering something they don’t often think about – biosecurity.
However, when it comes to the Federal Government’s proposed biosecurity levy on farmers, we’re saying enough is enough.
For farmers, biosecurity is always front of mind. After all, outbreaks of invasive pests, weeds or diseases can potentially cost growers thousands, sometimes tens of thousands, of dollars.
Instead, funds from this new levy would disappear into a blackhole in Canberra where we would have no idea how or where they are used by the government.
We are often on the frontline of biosecurity breaches that can put our farms, livelihoods, and even our industry at risk. That’s why growers across all ag sectors pay significant sums through their annual levies to fund
What the government is proposing is not what we traditionally understand as a levy, where those contributing have some sort of oversight of how that money is spent.
That’s not a levy, that’s a tax. And what’s worse, it’s a tax on the wrong people. We agree the government needs to pump additional funds and resources into boosting biosecurity measures, but they should
firstly look to the cause of many of our biosecurity breaches – importers and shipping companies – not to the farmers whose businesses are threatened by such breaches. However, it’s not just the Federal Government that needs to reevaluate its approach to biosecurity. At the local level many of our councils need to step up and make biosecurity a priority. The most effective efforts for controlling weeds and pest animals are generated locally. This is why every local government needs to be driving for greater success in pest management. Local governments need to ensure their biosecurity plans are current and have identified the highest priority pests, with input from farmers. Clearly to do this Councils need adequate resources
and support to allow them to be the powerful coordinator of biosecurity surveillance and response. Many growers feel like we are losing the battle with priority pests such as feral pigs, rats, and fire ants
and that local government should be empowered to do more to work with land managers to turn this situation around. In the lead up to elections in March, CANEGROWERS will
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Our mysterious insects LINDSAY TITMARSH
The Fraser Coast has a great diversity of natural animal and insect resources. Many of these creatures are common sights around the district, while others are hidden away from sight. Over many years of living and working in the bush, I have ‘stumbled’ across many interesting sights, many of which are of unknown origin, or are difficult to identify.
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No doubt there will be readers of ‘The Sun’, who will be able to identify some of the subjects in the following images. Feedback welcome. 1 This tiny golden sphere found suspended under a burnt-out log, could possibly be of spider origin. 2 This beautiful snowwhite moth was observed clinging to a grass tree leaf. This is one of my most precious photos. 3 A delicately colored ant enjoys life at Tandora. 4 These eggs are suspended on very fine ‘legs’, six millimetres (quarter of an inch) above the charcoal of a burnt-out log. As the legs extend outwards on three sides of the object, it appears
5 to be structurally strong. This may be the case once all is completed, but as there are few legs facing inwards, it must have been very difficult to keep the eggs suspended when starting off on the project. Sometimes insects do amazing things. 5 How could a spider (maybe) suspend this spectacular 12-millimetre (half an
6 inch) diameter hollowed out sphere from the ‘ceiling’ of a log, and to then stick minute ‘things’ all over the outside of it? 6 A large termite queen is tended by her helpers. No mystery here. 7 Shiny insect eggs are attached to the side of a tree. 8 Attractive grubs line up on a mistletoe leaf. Photos by Lindsay Titmarsh
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What’s on in local arts Maryborough Regional Art Society Gallery 282 Kent Street, Maryborough February Fiona Berridge and Danute Ruzgus in Galleries 1 and 2. March Rachel Greig, Elizabeth Dau, Jenny Ogden, Lesley Perk, Jacquline Boyle, Kerri Dixon Ellie Todd and Jo Williams. Hervey Bay Photography Club: Through Many Eyes Until 3 Mar, Gatakers Creative Space Natalya Hughes: ‘The Castle of Tarragindi’ on Tour: QAGOMA Until 11 Feb, Gatakers Creative Space Nabucco - Metropolitan Opera Mon 5 Feb, 1pm, Brolga Theatre Art Club Teens Term 1 Tuesdays, 4pm, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery Dear England - NT Live Sat 10 Feb, 7pm & Tue 13 Feb, 1pm, Brolga Theatre Lino Printing Workshop with Nora Hanasy 8-15 years Sat 10 Feb, 10am, Gatakers Creative Space Connect to Yourself to Connect to Art Sun 11 Feb, 10am, Gatakers Artspace Andy Vening - “Hypnotise Me” Sat 17 Feb, 8pm, Brolga Theatre
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With the help of his primary school leaders, George asked all the teachers to Take a Day for Dyslexia, giving free teacher training provided by Microsoft and supported by Sir Richard Branson and an organisation from the UK called Made By Dyslexia.
MANY people think that dyslexia is just reading letters back to font, not being good at spelling, not remembering times tables or needing to do extra reading and writing practice. “But it is so much more than that,” explains George Rowland, twelve years old. “It is about thinking and learning in a completely different way.”
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He has been encouraged by multiple MPs for his advocacy. George has done many other things to raise awareness. He is grateful to Mayor George Seymour for helping him raise awareness by lighting Maryborough City Hall and the Hervey Bay esplanade red for part of October for Dyslexia Awareness month. According to George, one in five people are dyslexic. In fact, a lot of people don’t even know that they are dyslexic. It’s important to raise awareness and help people with dyslexia because sometimes they can feel misunderstood and
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Healthcare workers recognised in Australia Day awards QUEENSLAND’S tireless healthcare heroes take centre stage in the 2024 Australia Day Honours List, with several receiving prestigious awards for their exceptional service and unwavering dedication. Researchers, surgeons, specialists and community health leaders are among those celebrated for their extraordinary efforts to keep Queenslanders safe and healthy. Dr Peter Aitken, Executive Director of the Disaster Management Branch at Queensland Health, has been awarded a prestigious Public Service Medal in recognition of his exceptional service during COVID-19 to Queensland’s emergency health response and to the field of disaster management. From clinical expertise to strategic leadership, Dr Aitken’s impact during the pandemic as Deputy Chief Health Officer proved invaluable, safeguarding countless lives. Recognised for his 30-year career at Queensland Health, his
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Ford’s ‘ultimate’ van is set to land they throw at their busy lives,” said Andrew Birkic, President and CEO, Ford Australia.
FORD has announced that the all-new Tourneo will launch in Australia in late 2024, expanding the company’s offering for families looking to enjoy all the activities and adventures of life in comfort.
“It’s packed with clever features like the trackbased seating system, giving families one vehicle for everything they need. Whether it’s the daily commute, a trip to the beach, school drop off, a weekend getaway, moving furniture, or a crosscountry road trip, Tourneo is ready to take on any adventure with ease.”
A pair of models will be available for the Tourneo, with both the Active and Titanium X variants offering spacious accommodation for up to eight occupants and a comprehensive range of standard features such as a flexible track-mounted rear seating and power side doors. Tourneo is adaptable enough to let families choose a configuration that works for them and their gear. Based on the all-new Transit Custom long wheelbase platform, Tourneo builds upon the acclaimed driving dynamics, technology and striking design that helped earn Transit Custom the 2024 International Van of the Year10 award. “With the Tourneo we are proud to have a vehicle that is as flexible as the modern family, with smart solutions for everything
Setting Tourneo apart in this segment is the innovative and unique flexible track-based seating system in the second and third row. This allows families to completely customise the seating arrangement to best suit their own unique needs. Beyond traditional foreand aft- movements that allow for owners to modulate legroom, one or all three of the second-row seats can be turned to face rearward for a conference layout. Additionally, the middle seat of the second row can be folded into a small table with cup holders.
The adjustments are boundless with owners able to entirely remove single seats or rows to suit their needs. All six of the rear seats can even be removed for when owners need as much cargo carrying space as possible. ISOFIX points are available on both second and third rows. The all-new Tourneo makes a clear statement on the road, with an expressive and sculptural design to appeal to families and high-end businesses alike. With a confident stance, the vehicle has increased visual width front and rear, for a planted and stable appearance. A stylish interior features superior craftsmanship and material quality, and the highly specified cabin is packed with premium features. With independent rear suspension, the Tourneo is able to provide SUV-like comfort and refinement, along with confidenceinspiring dynamics. Drivers also benefit from the cab-forward design which provides excellent vision of the road,
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New CX-760 wide body crossover SUV MAZDA this week announced the third member in its sophisticated Large Product Group, the new CX-70 – a dynamic crossover SUV ‘expertly blending driving pleasure and performance with ample cargo space, exceptional usability and a sporty design that embraces and expresses the active lifestyles of its customers’. The wide-body two-row SUV will make its debut in Australia with the widely acclaimed 3.3-litre turbocharged e-Skyactiv inline six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines, both incorporating 48V mild hybrid technology. Already available in the CX-90, these powertrains take advantage of a Mazda-developed eightspeed transmission and the surety and involvement of rear-biased all-wheel drive. This ‘multi-solution’ approach of combining and optimising a higheroutput engine with electric drive delivers enhanced performance and efficiency, contributes to the signature Mazda feeling of Jinba Ittai, and
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Motion’ design theme, the exterior adopts a powerful bumper shape and striking black accents.
Commenting on the introduction of this key model, Vinesh Bhindi, Managing Director of Mazda Australia, said: “As we continue to advance our product range with a host of cutting-edge products, the Mazda CX-70 represents yet another milestone for our brand – offering the hallmarks of the now well-established Mazda Premium philosophy that shines brightly in the CX-60 and CX-90, but with a distinct focus on pursuing an active and fulfilling lifestyle.
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Granville Football Club 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner Date: Saturday March 16, 2024 Time: Doors open 6:00pm for 6:30pm start Cost: $55 per person to include grazing tables, hot and cold canapes and a memento. Dress: Semi-formal Entertainment: Derek F. Smith Ticket sales close March 2 Come along to the Brolga Theatre to share memories and celebrate the Granville Tigers Tickets available on the Brolga Theatre Website
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G’Day Toastmasters is holding a demonstration meeting to show you how Toastmasters works. Where: St Pauls Memorial Hall Maryborough (Adelaide St Entrance) Time: 12noon for 12.30pm start Free to Attend and Observe Contact: Marjory 0428 889 499 We meet every 2nd & 4th Friday of Every Month
Maryborough Choral Society Your community choir Welcoming, no audition Minimal fees, music provided. Love singing? Come and join us Meeting Wednesday nights 7pm to 9pm (January 24th) Canegrowers Hall, Bazaar Street Contact director Ryan 0429 495 963 or President Paula 0414 546 473 Maryborough Heritage City Embroiderers Inc. Are you interested in learning hand embroidery? We meet every Wednesday between 1 & 3pm in the Uniting Church Hall in Russell Steet All Welcome Contact Helen on 0418 835 976
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Maryborough State High slam dunks Basketball Excellence Academy GLEN PORTEOUS BASKETBALL: Maryborough State High School has shown great court vision to establish a Basketball Sports Academy. Realising a demand of talent enhancement for the popular team sport, the high school will work on development of the players skills to elite Olympic levels. Year 12 student Joshua Braund saw the academy as a spring board for future basketball success. “It’s a good start to enhance my individual skills and to help play Basketball as a team,” Braund said. “I would like to play
Queensland State League and hopefully represent Australia one day.”
on the foundation of team work and individual skills,” Connell said.
Already numbers are looking good for the Basketball Academy with interest shown by both male and female students.
“I played representative basketball when I was younger, Central Queensland Juniors and Nationals with Central Queensland University.”
The students will be able to train three days a week with specialised coaching to refine their skills. The coaching staff will consistent of Emily Connell, a former Central Queensland Regional Coach with strong of representative history and Lachlan Cant, who has a background in both Basketball and Football (Soccer). “I’m excited and look forward to working with the players. We will work
Currently there are plans to work on potential courts redevelopment for the basketball academy to help enhance coaching and playing capacity. The school has been working on a culture of success with its sporting academies through expert coaches: Carrie Taylor Hockey, Adam Ebert and Kirsten Fuller - Rugby Union, Isaac Sommerfeld Football (Soccer), Anthony Hogan and Simon Done - Rowing.
Granville Tigers Hockey and Football Clubs out to ace opposition teams this year
COURT VISION: MSHS Basketball Academy preparing for next level sporting excellence. Teacher Emily Connell, Joshua Braund, Noah Connell, Teacher Lachlan Cant. Penny Simpson, Isabella Connell, Odin and Peppa. (Glen Porteous)
Doon Villa Football Club set to swoop on this year’s competition
EXPECTATIONS: Doon Villa FC players and coaches have been working hard on pre-season training for this year’s fixtures and getting ready to play. (Glen Porteous)
GLEN PORTEOUS FRIENDLY RIVALRY: Granville Hockey and Football Clubs served up an afternoon of fun and friendship on the weekend. (Glen Porteous)
GLEN PORTEOUS SPORTS: The annual Volleyball Tournament between Granville Hockey Club and Granville Football Club was an outstanding success for the two popular Maryborough sporting clubs. Both clubs have engaged in this friendly pre-season rivalry for several years and there were many attempts to ace serves or spike returns by the teams at the Granville Hockey Clubhouse Beach Volleyball Courts.
president James Bristow said it was a great way for the two different codes to support each other and the community. Bristow also said numbers were looking good for the hockey club however more potential players were welcome to join. “Our numbers are similar to last year but we can always do with more players and looking for more juniors to play hockey as well,” Bristow said.
The final results for the match up, Men’s drawing 2 – all and Granville Hockey Women’s taking the honours with a 3 – 1 victory.
Granville Football Club Publicity Officer Donna Kimber said player numbers for the football club look promising and tickets are selling well for the upcoming 50th celebration dinner.
Granville Hockey Club
“Numbers are looking good
for the dinner and there are still tickets left for sale,” Kimber said. “For that weekend, there will be a Friday night welcome BBQ game and a Saturday morning juniors’ game.” Anyone interested in playing for Granville Hockey Club can contact on email granvillehockey@ bigpond.com or on Facebook. Tickets are still available for the Granville Football Club 50th dinner and can be purchased on the Brolga Theatre website or contact on granvillefootballclub@ outlook.com . The dinner is on March 16 at the Brolga Theatre with entertainment provided by Derek F. Smith.
FOOTBALL: Training hard, winning games and looking after players will be the main focus for Doon Villa FC this year. The family friendly club had players training since last October last year and are now preparing for the upcoming season. With a Magpie as its mascot, Doon Villa FC will be out to swoop on the opposition and perch high on the competition ladders. Men’s senior coaches Joel Neilsen and Dan Rapps were optimistic about how the club’s overall performance this year. “We have added a few numbers to the club and
some players have been training since October last year,” Neilsen said.
enthusiastic and looked forward to coaching this year.
“Our goal is to work on improvement and to be more competitive.”
“We have a young team and been working on their fitness and certain ways to play by adapting to them,” Rapps said.
Sporting five senior teams with three male, two female and about 20 junior teams, numbers look good for the club however, the hard work of training still has to be done. The club has set goals of improvement on last year’s final position on the competition ladder in the Wide Bay Premier League for the Mens, Womens and U23s. Bruce Kielly has been named as the Ladies Coach and pre-season games are being planned for the men and women’s teams. Rapps was keen and
“Driving early training sessions will also help to improve the players skills. The club is going in a good direction and we want to build on that for everyone.” The club is 54 years old and had some work done on new lighting and work on the clubhouse. The Doon Villa playing fields are located on Gilbert Street and for more information to join the club, email doonvillafc@gmail.com or on Facebook.
FISHING
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Summer fishing is great those times either.
Let’s check out this week’s report.
THE TEAM from FREEDOM FISHING SUPPLIES WELL it sure is a long hot summer; two months down with one to go and fingers crossed the humidity stays down. Early mornings and nights are the best way to beat the heat and lucky for us the fish don’t mind
Barramundi season is finally open, and with reports coming in from the Rivers to the Strait to Lenthals Dam it looks like it’s going to be a good one. Our mighty Mary continues to fish well even with all the fresh, reports of nice threadfin salmon and grunter. There are lots of bull sharks around so a bit of fun for our shark fishos.
The Burrum River is full of fishing action with reports of barramundi, threadfin salmon, mangrove jack, grunter and large flathead.
Long tail and mac tuna along with golden trevally have been taking lures in Platypus Bay, and Rooney’s has been producing some good quality reef fish along with large cobia. Reports of quality reef fish are still coming in from moon ledge, and anglers are getting their adrenalin pumping with black-spot
tusk fish and large estuary cod around the artificial reef. Quality fish are starting to make their presence known throughout the Great Sandy Strait. Estuary cod, blackall, grassy sweetlip and moses perch are in numbers throughout the Sandy Strait on the ledges and up the creeks. Another positive note to these hot days is that the mangrove jack are on fire. Jacks have been reported
throughout creeks and estuaries anywhere from Burrum Heads to Poona and have mainly been taken on live baits, mullet strips or suspending lures. Deep Creek has been fishing well for large jewies and grunter off the ledges, and summer whiting are working the flats on the making tide with lots falling victim to the humble yabby. We have seen some great quality mud crabs being potted, definitely worth soaking a few pots.
We have had great reports of large flathead cruising the sand flats. Soft plastics in the four inch paddle tail and our favourite Yozuri Crystal Shrimp in the HRT colour seem to be the weapons of choice. With Tinana Creek running hard and fast, our Australian bass have been giving anglers a lot of fun. Remember if you do keep them, the size limit is 30cm and you can only keep two.
THIS WEEK'S BRAG BOARD First up are mates, Riley and Alex who had a great trip landing this barra and mangrove jack. Kayden is looking way too cute with this rusty mudcrab. TJ landed a nice flathead. It weighed in at 1.12kg and Phoenix landed this awesome cod at Tin can Bay. Adam is loving his fishing; this queenie was 80cm and landed in the Strait.
Please stay safe on the water and ensure your safety gear is up to date!
TIDE TIMES - BOONOOROO
from willyweather.com.au
Bowls Results DOON VILLA MEN Jackpot Pairs : Winners - N.Weinheimer, R.Dillon d R.Andersen, P.Whittaker 24-20. Runners up - J.demarco, Hut d I.Axelsen, R.Whittaker 27-17.K.Paxton, S.Hyde d G.Kemp, T.Buckley 20-16. J.Chilton, B.Spillsbury vs N.Gambie, G.Gambie game stopped due to illness. Championships : Singles - S.Hyde d P.Whittaker 25- 19. Pairs - S.Hyde, R.Whittaker d P.Hutton, R.Whittaker 24-11. Meat Tray Triples : Winners - S.Hyde, K.Johnson, J.Devenish 2w + 36. Runners up R.Andersen, P.Whittaker, R.Whittaker 1 1w 16. J.McCoombe, G.Gambie,
K.Paxton 2w + 17. G.Kemp, K.Pieper, T.Buckley 1 L 1w 15.K.Turnbull, J.Shilton, J.Demarco 1w 1L. G.Kuhn, S.Patch, A.Scholl 1w 1L.l L.Rampton, N.Weinheimer, R.Dillon 2 L. W.Raguse, C.White, K.Andersen 2 L. Sunday Morning Rollers : Winners - J.Bifford, K.Gitsham, C.Williams d P.Stephensen, C.White, K.Andersen. Runners up K.Pieper, B.Stimpson d S.Steinberg, J.Devenish 26-21.R.Andersen, G.Kemp, C.Butcher d S.McKenna, B.Mackie, G.Birch 18-17. R.Dunne, S.Patch, A.Scholl d P.Weinheimer, N.Weinheimer, B.Spilsbury 25-16. B.McCracken, G.Gambie, K.Paxton d T.Buckley, S.Barkley, K.Greenhalgh 19-17. - C White, scribe
DOON VILLA LADIES 26/1/24 Australia Day E. Osborne, J. Devenish, C. Whitaker def J. Chilton, L. Hannaford, . Allan 19-13 R. Andersen, G. Gambie, B. Stimpson def I. Matthews, P. Whittaker, J. Wood 20-8 D. Anderson, T. Buckley, B. George def L. Laughton, I. Axelson, S. Whittaker 15-13 L. Atkinson, K. Paxton, S. Jensen def L. O’Brien, K. Andersen, L. James 32-10 G. Kemp, K. Turnbull, K. Pieper def Krissy Anderson, Marco, C. Laughton 26-10 Overall Winners J. Chilton, L. Hannaford, M. Allan Runner Up Isa Matthews, P. Whittaker, J. Wood - L. Hannaford, scribe
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