ONE OF our most popular festivals is on again next month, as FraserPop sets out once again to spellbind guests with costumes, demonstrations and celebrity speakers on July 13-14.
Since 2017, the talented year 12 Diploma of Business students from Maryborough State High School have been putting this iconic event together, and each year it just keeps growing.
If you’re aged from 5 to 85, there’s something at FraserPop for you.
It’s a celebration of Pop Culture featuring Cosplay, medieval re-enactors, professional wrestling,
jousting, the Blues Brothers stage show, lightsaber training, anime presentations and much, much more.
Special guests include Wolf Creek’s John Jarratt as well as Nathan Jones, Mark Raats, Matt Doran and many others.
Plenty of photo opportunities will be available.
FraserPop is held on both Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July, starting from 9am on the school grounds.
See page 11 of this edition for more information or go to the FraserPop Facebook page for additional details on all of the event’s attractions.
Labor announces updated timber industry plan
CRAIG WINTER
LABOR’S Bruce Saunders has announced a $200 million package to help local timber providers with the Queensland Sustainable Timber Industry Framework.
Premier Steven Miles and Deputy Premier Cameron Dick last week joined timber workers in Maryborough to embark on developing a ‘landmark’, 30-year framework for the timber industry.
The package includes support for timber plantation expansion and innovation in timber processing, subsidies to assist industry with increased transport costs, support in cutting red tape, additional rangers and a comprehensive state-wide assessment of biodiversity values
to better manage native forests.
Mr Saunders said that Labor’s plan includes tangible benefits to the industry, whilst the LNP had yet to provide details on their own future Timber Action Plan announced earlier this week.
“We are here to provide local jobs in an important local industry.” he said. And timber producers agree.
Dale & Meyers General Manager Ian Haines who sits on a number of committees including the Native Timber Advisory Panel and the Timber Industry Ministerial Round Table said that the industry had been working hard on achieving support from the Labor Government since 2019.
“We do value the fact they have said they’ll support us going forward.” he said.
While the recent promise doesn’t provide everything they were asking for, he said they’ll keep working to expand the agreement.
“This announcement from the government is a very positive step forward for our industry and our company, and goes a long way to giving us the surety we need.
“There are still a lot of details yet to be clarified, and we will work extremely hard to have these done in a short period of time, but the release of this policy announcement now commits the government to the support of the timber industry.”
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Bravo Ann Morris for your article on “Parenting” in “Letters” published 27/6/24.
May I comment that the “sacred role” you mention is paramount for parents bringing up their children in an increasingly influential peer-pressure environment.
God’s wisdom is available in the Bible. Here are just some of the values found there, and also the “how to” to get the job done:Parental responsibility; Appropriate discipline; Love; Respect; Faith; Hope; Patience; Self
control; Kindness; Gentleness.
As these are practiced and enforced in the home, our society will be changed.
Eugene H. Peterson writes in The Message Bible: “Here is a simple rule of thumb for behaviour: Ask yourself what you want people to do to you; then grab the initiative and do it to them!” - Ian
Moncrieff
I wish to comment on the Parenting letter appearing in your paper 27/06/24.
Congratulations to Mrs
Ann Morris for her article re the government being held responsible and being asked to fix the juvenile crime.
The article written by Ann Morris has been printed in ‘black and white’ denouncing the parents who have not taught their children right from wrong.
These parents have not been charged with the criminal offences made by their children - most of them are under 18 years and can only be dealt with in the childrens’ court.
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Housing plan delivers modular homes
NEW factory-built homes have made their way to Maryborough under the State Government’s Homes for Queenslanders plan.
Member for Maryborough Bruce Saunders said, in order to build more homes faster, the government was using public builder QBuild and Queensland businesses to deliver the modular homes.
“These homes take less time to build than conventional construction, and because they’re built inside a factory, are not hampered by weather delays during construction,” Mr Saunders said.
In Maryborough, two modular homes were recently delivered and have become
social housing.
The two-bedroom homes were built at Hutchinson Builders in Toowoomba and moved to vacant land close to the CBD.
“It’s work and a housing plan the LNP think is too much, which means they will cut it,” Mr Saunders said.
Premier Steven Miles said an increased number of homes would be built following a significant funding boost in his first budget.
“It’s part of the biggest investment in housing that Queensland has ever seen,” Mr Miles said.
Modular homes have also been deployed to Gympie, Bundaberg, Gladstone, Roma, Hughenden, Blackall and Cunnamulla.
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Maryborough CBD plan gets public backing
FRASER Coast Council says that the community has shown ‘overwhelming support’ for the proposed new CBD masterplan.
Mayor George Seymour said the draft masterplan aimed to guide the future design and development of the old Maryborough Council administration building site that is now green space and the former Maryborough Baby Clinic.
“Council consulted with the community over four weeks in March using a range of methods, including a survey, written submissions, displays at the Maryborough Markets, a School Captains Network meeting and a stall at a community event in Tinana,” he said.
“The overall findings show that 94 per cent of survey participants were positive about the plan, voicing their support for measures such as the retention of open space, greenery, historical recognition of the site, shaded areas, seating, artwork and accessible pathways.
“The next step is to finalise the master plan for Council endorsement, with the development to roll out as funding becomes available in the future.”
Deputy Mayor Paul Truscott said a range of interesting initiatives were included in the draft masterplan for the Maryborough CBD space.
“Custom-designed pergolas are proposed over sections
of a walkway to provide protection from the weather, and this would be supplemented with the planting of native vines and shade trees such as Maryborough’s iconic tree – the scarlet bottlebrush,” he said.
“There are also proposals for a projection on the School of Art building wall, as well as art and sculpture within the site to reflect the history and importance of the space and surrounding buildings.
“There has been a lot of work carried out in recent years to revitalise the Maryborough CBD and this new masterplan provides an opportunity to build on that good work to ensure this is an active
and attractive area.
“The overarching vision is to create an integrated civic precinct that respects the historical significance of the site while also providing a connected, functional and flexible community space.”
Cr Daniel Sanderson said survey respondents had a range of views on how they would like to see the former Baby Clinic building used.
“Options supported include a community space (30 per cent), an arts and culture venue (24 per cent), a bar, café or tourism information centre (24 per cent), to provide services to mothers with babies and children (16 per cent), or to celebrate
the history of the building (15 per cent),” he said.
“Council also sought expressions of interest to lease the former Baby Clinic and while there were several community groups that inspected the building, no formal submissions were received.
“The vacant building was impacted by the 2022 floods and requires significant interior remediation work to make it suitable for public use.
“As Council supported the listing of the building on the Local and State Heritage Registers, we have agreed to consider allocating funds to restore the building as part of the 2024/25 mid-year budget review.
“Council is eager to ensure the best possible use of this space within the heart of Maryborough.”
Council also resolved to consider providing a lease to the Maryborough Regional Art Society in Maryborough.
The green space was created after an independent engineering report found that the former Fraser Coast Regional Council building at 431 Kent Street had reached the end of its working life and had to be demolished.
For more information and copies of the draft masterplan visit https://frasercoast. engagementhub.com.au/ mb-admin-site-masterplan
Mates line up for iconic golf day
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Fraser Coast Mates Golf Day is once again just over the horizon, and teams are already lining up to participate.
The Mates Golf Day raises funds for suicide prevention and emergency counselling in Maryborough.
Last year’s event raised over $20,000 for the group, who say that suicide prevention has never been more important than it is right now.
“Last year there were more than 18 suicides every week in Australia,” they said.
“And most of those are in regional towns where help is often less accessible for both men and women.”
“Fraser Coast Mates is about keeping an eye on your mates, whether they be men, women, your students, workmates, friends or relatives.”
If you or anyone you know needs to speak to someone, go to frasercoastmates.com. au for information or a referral for free face to face counselling.
Fraser Coast Mates Golf Day 2024, Friday 13th September at the Maryborough Golf Club.
To register s a sponsor or team, email craig@ wintergroup.com.au for a registration form, or more information.
You can also follow them on Facebook for updates and more information.
One Nation candidate puts her hand up
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restaurant owner Taryn Gillard will be One Nation’s candidate for the seat of Maryborough at October’s state election.
A mother of four, Ms Gillard owns and operates an award-winning restaurant but says her real focus is on helping people in her community in need.
She’s been organising fundraisers and running a community food program that started during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Now she wants to go further.
“I’m not usually someone to seek the spotlight but after the past few years under this neglectful Labor government I have to take a stand for my community,” Ms Gillard said.
“I think the Labor government has forgotten they work for the people of Queensland,” she said.
Ms Gillard said she was standing for One Nation because leader Pauline Hanson had been a
champion for regional Queensland and the party strongly supports our $27 billion primary industries sector.
She said nothing illustrated the Miles government’s neglect more than the cost-of-living crisis, which she said was the top issue for most voters in Maryborough.
“The impact is being felt by virtually every family and business in the community,” she said. “
“So many of them are struggling, and all this government will do is try to buy votes with energy rebate hand-outs while making one of the primary causes of the crisis –record energy costs – even worse by pursuing an unachievable 75 per cent emissions reduction target by 2035.”
Ms Gillard said One Nation supported an independent energy policy that used Queensland’s abundant coal and gas resources and prioritised affordability instead of climate change ideology. She said she would also seek to improve state
government support for small business, which she said was facing a perfect storm of rising costs, revenue loss as customers tighten their belts, rising crime and relentless attacks on the sector by unions and Labor.
Ms Gillard said she wanted an upper house reintroduced into Queensland, as well as citizen-initiated referenda to strengthen democracy in the state.
On the housing crisis, the One Nation candidate said immigration needed to be lowered to reduce demand and foreign ownership needed to be banned to increase supply.
“Above all, I’ll be putting Maryborough and my community first,” Ms Gillard said.
“I’m planning regular town hall type meetings across the electorate to ensure the community is kept up to date and can hold me accountable – like we must be in a representative democracy.”
Ms Gillard will be up
against incumbent Labor MP Bruce Saunders and LNP candidate John Barounis at the October 24 poll.
One Nation has experienced success in Maryborough previously, one of 11 seats won by the party at its electoral debut in the 1998 state election.
At the 2017 election, One Nation’s candidate, former councillor James Hansen, came second in the seat with 47.54 per cent of the two-party preferred vote to Mr Saunders’ 52.46 per cent.
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Restaurateur Taryn Gillard has put her hand up to represent One Nation at the next State election. (Supplied)
John Kingston farewelled
FORMER State Member
for Maryborough Dr John Kingston has been farewelled by loved ones following his death at the age of 88.
John Allan Kingston was born in Brisbane on July 7, 1935, and was elected to parliament as one of 11 One Nation MPs elected at the 1998 election.
However, he had a falling out with the then-fledgling party and sat as an independent from February 1999.
again at the 2001 state election but resigned citing poor health in 2003.
Before entering parliament, Dr Kingston had a varied career, spending time as a veterinarian, a consultant for Mt Isa Mines and Maryborough City Councillor.
He held a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and a Bachelor of Pharmacy.
Dr Kingston was the ownermanager of Kingstons Rural Supplies and Kingstons Pharmacies in Maryborough and also a university lecturer in
veterinary science.
Dr Kingston is survived by wife Joy, brother David, children Auk, Toni and Ting and grandchildren Alex, Blake, Mylee, Dia and Arina.
His funeral was held in Maryborough last week.
Nominations open for 2024 Fraser Coast Ability Awards
Cr John Weiland said the Ability Awards were a chance to shine a spotlight on the remarkable accomplishments of people with disability and the individuals, groups and organisations who support them.
“These awards are an opportunity to celebrate achievements and recognise those who work tirelessly to improve lives, inspire change and contribute to an inclusive community,” he said.
“Council is committed to creating connected, inclusive communities through our places, spaces and people, and that’s what these awards are all about.
“Nominating someone for an award is quick and easy. Simply choose a category and fill out the online nomination form at https://www. frasercoast.qld.gov.au/ fraser-coast-ability -awards
“Nominations close on 16 August, with the 2024 Fraser Coast Ability Awards presentation to be held at the Brolga Theatre on 5 September.”
The Fraser Coast Ability Awards are now in their 26th year after being originally started by Cr Ted Weber from the former Maryborough City Council.
The 2024 Fraser Coast Ability Awards categories include:
•Ted Weber Individual Achievement Award – commending people with disability achieving excellence in their chosen fields.
•Community Spirit Award – highlighting people with disability showcasing remarkable community engagement.
•Young Community Spirit Award - recognising people with disability under 25 who embody community spirit.
•Sport and Recreation Award – celebrating
achievements of people with disability in sport and recreation.
•Education Provider –celebrating schools and educational institutions offering inclusive education for students with disability.
•Community Organisation – acknowledging groups, clubs and businesses dedicated to serving people with disability.
•Community Champion – honouring unpaid and paid support workers or family members who exceed expectations in their dedication.
•Employment Providerrecognising businesses for providing employment opportunities for people with disability.
•Hall of Fame – honouring past winners across multiple categories in the last five years.
For more information, go to https://www. frasercoast.qld.gov.au/ fraser-coast-ability -awards
NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2024 Fraser Coast Ability Awards.
Dr Kingston won the seat
NAIDOC Week kicks off with a new theme
NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee.
The theme of NAIDOC Week 2024, from July 7-14, is “Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud”.
National NAIDOC Committee co-chair Dr Lynette Riley said the theme touched on a range of ideas.
“The resilience of mob, our shared experiences, collective memories and kinship is a source of tremendous pride,” Aunty Lynette said.
“We honour the flame of the fire, kindling the sparks of pride and unity, igniting a renewed commitment to acknowledging, preserving, and sharing the cultural heritage that enriches our nation,” she said.
“This year’s theme is a clarion call to continued unity and solidarity for all Australians to come together and celebrate.”
NAIDOC’s origins can be traced to the emergence of Aboriginal groups in the 1920s which sought to increase awareness in the wider community of the status and treatment
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
• 1920-1930 Before the 1920s, Aboriginal rights groups boycotted Australia Day in protest against the status and treatment of Indigenous Australians. By the 1920s, they were increasingly aware that the broader Australian public was largely ignorant of the boycotts.
If the movement were to make progress, it would need to be active. Several organisations emerged to fill this role, particularly the Australian Aborigines Progressive Association (AAPA) in 1924 and the Australian Aborigines League (AAL) in 1932. Their efforts were largely overlooked, and due to police harassment, the AAPA abandoned their work in 1927. In 1935, William Cooper, founder of the AAL, drafted a petition to send to King George V, asking for special Aboriginal electorates in Federal Parliament.
The Australian Government believed that the petition fell outside its constitutional responsibilities.
• 1938: On Australia Day, 1938, protestors marched
through the streets of Sydney, followed by a congress attended by over a thousand people. One of the first major civil rights gatherings in the world, it was known as the Day of Mourning. Following the congress, a deputation led by Cooper presented Prime Minister Joseph Lyons with a proposed national policy for Aboriginal people.
This was rejected because the government did not hold constitutional powers in relation to Aboriginal people. After the Day of Mourning, there was a growing feeling that it should be a regular event.
In 1939 William Cooper wrote to the National Missionary Council of Australia to seek their assistance in supporting and promoting an annual event.
• 1940-1955: The Day of Mourning was held annually on the Sunday before Australia Day and was known as Aborigines Day. In 1955 Aborigines Day was shifted to the first Sunday in July after it was decided the day should become not simply a protest day but also a celebration of Aboriginal culture.
• 1956-1990: Major Aboriginal organisations,
state and federal governments, all supported the formation of the National Aborigines Day Observance Committee (NADOC). At the same time, the second Sunday in July became a day of remembrance for Aboriginal people and their heritage.
In 1972, the Department of Aboriginal Affairs was formed, as a major outcome of the 1967 referendum. In 1974, the NADOC committee was composed entirely of Aboriginal members for the first time. The following year, it was decided that the event should cover a week, from the first to second Sunday in July.
In 1984, NADOC asked that National Aborigines Day be made a national public holiday, to help celebrate and recognise the rich cultural history that makes Australia unique. While this has not happened, other groups have echoed the call.
• 1991-present: With a growing awareness of the distinct cultural histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, NADOC was expanded to recognise Torres Strait Islander people and culture. The committee
then became known as the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC). This new name has become the title for the whole week, not just the day.
The National NAIDOC Committee respectfully acknowledges the now defunct and inaccurate term “Aborigines” whilst retaining the term in our title due to historic use by our Elders in establishing this week of commemoration in 1938.
As at 1967 the ongoing registered title of the Committee became the National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC, and the Royal Australian Mint has released a special collectible coin to mark the occasion.
Aunty Lynette said the committee had worked tirelessly to bring the coin to life and it was a special keepsake of this significant milestone.
“Fifty years of NAIDOC being co-ordinated by an all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee is significant in the recognition and empowerment of Indigenous people to control the messages, through the themes we want Australia to focus on and learn about through our directions,” she said.
“In producing this coin, we wish to celebrate and pay homage to all our people who have worked tirelessly over the past 50 years to ensure NAIDOC is a celebration of our people and our cultures, locally, state-wide, and nationally.”
Outdoor dining boost with new parklets policy
FRASER Coast businesses now have a clear pathway to convert car parking bays into outdoor dining areas with Council adopting a new Parklets Policy and Design Guidelines.
Cr Daniel Sanderson, who has been a passionate advocate for parklets, said the policy and guidelines had been developed to assist eligible hospitality businesses in applying to host a parklet.
“Parklets provide more opportunities for outdoor dining and a place for pedestrians to sit and relax,” he said.
“Parklets can increase foot traffic for businesses, create a sense of place and vibrancy in the community and encourage people to stay longer in an area.
“Transforming a parking space into an inviting area for people to sit, dine and relax while boosting economic activity is a winwin for our community.
“Evidence from across the country suggests parklets successfully activate areas and parklets link into Council’s Corporate Plan commitment to create connected, inclusive communities and spaces.
“We’re aiming to strike the right balance between having parking for cars and providing an ambient and inviting area for diners and pedestrians. More outdoor dining across our region will be a great step forward for our cities and smaller townships to reach their full potential.”
Cr Sara Diana Faraj said that with outdoor dining becoming increasingly popular, businesses now had the opportunity to create their own parklet or trial one, with Council approving a new policy and guidelines.
“The policy outlines the location requirements and responsibilities of the business and Council while the design guidelines provide
information on the type of parklet that may be eligible,” she said.
“Applications will be considered on a case-bycase basis, with applicants able to receive a five year permit at a cost of $750 per car park per year with specific conditions for installation and use.”
Parklets are currently operating outside Maddigans Seafood on the Hervey Bay Esplanade at Torquay and in front of Toast in Bazaar Street in Maryborough. Bar Soma in Scarness is developing a parklet in front of its business.
Council also currently has its own parklet outside Maryborough City Hall, which businesses will be able to apply to trial in the near future.
Copies of the Parklets Policy, Design Guidelines and an enquiry form are available on Council’s website at https://www. frasercoast.qld.gov.au/ parklets
In contrast to those figures, less than 30% of Fraser Coast businesses have the same amenity and very added outdoor seating after COVD. The new policy aims to increase that number by adding opportunities for al fresco eating to hospitality businesses.
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According to the 2020 Industry Benchmarking Report tabled in Parliament, more than 67% of centralised Queensland eaterys now have some form of outside dining, a trend supported by their patrons, and the measures put in place immediately after COVID to encourage patrons back to ‘eating out’.
A Parklet outside Maryborough City Hall (FCRC)
Locals have nothing to fear from native title application, says Government
LOCALS have raised concerns about a Native Title application over (K’gari) Fraser Island, as a court has awarded Native Title over a huge parcel of land stretching into the Fraser Coast.
The Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation has launched a bid for freehold ownership of the two main townships on the island, Eurong and Happy Valley.
The land would be transferred to the Butchulla, who already hold native title over most of K’gari as well as almost 30ha of freehold land, under the Aboriginal Land Act.
Locals recently met the Department of Resources, Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation and Fraser Coast Council.
Happy Valley Community Association secretary Scott Bell said the public had been told there was nothing to fear but locals felt the move had been secretive and the association had hired lawyers.
A Department of Resources spokesman
said a decision about the proposal had not been made and the meeting was to provide information.
“The department continues to work with the Butchulla people, the Fraser Coast Regional Council and the community on the proposed transfers,” he said.
“Land transferred under the Aboriginal Land Act 1991 is held as inalienable freehold, cannot be sold or mortgaged and is held in perpetuity for the native title holders of the land or for Aboriginal people particularly concerned with the land.”
Meanwhile, the head of one of the state’s biggest native title bodies says a landmark court decision over a huge parcel of land from the Fraser Coast to Moreton Bay is “no threat” to Queenslanders.
The Federal Court has awarded native title rights to the Kabi Kabi people over the 365,345ha tract, which covers parts of the Fraser Coast including Mungar, Brooweena and Miva.
Queensland South Native Title Services CEO Tim Wishart said native title was a threat to no one.
“It doesn’t mean Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders can come into mum and dad’s suburban backyard and set up camp,” Mr Wishart said.
“Native title is not a threat to them,” he said.
“We’ve already seen native title decisions for the Glasshouse Mountains, K’gari (Fraser Island) and Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) and life hasn’t changed in those places.”
The QSNTS said people would not be banned from land or charged to access areas such as national parks, and private land holders would not be affected.
Under Australian law, native title does not override legal ownership of private land.
Instead, the ruling allows for the rights of the Kabi Kabi people to take resources such as fruit, nuts and timber, subject to
threatened species laws. It also includes the right to hunt, fish and camp within the area, as well as hold gatherings and bury native title holders.
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The Expo will provide a huge display of RV and caravan options, as well as fishing, 4WDing and other must-have holiday extras.
It also provides a great opportunity to talk to the manufacturers about their products, and test out many of the features.
There will be over 120 exhibitors on site.
The Fraser Coast Expo will be held 19-20th July at the Maryborough Showgrounds.
Mr Wishart said confusion had distracted from the true meaning of native title.
“It gives people no more
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than the right to carry out some traditional activities as would have been conducted under traditional law and custom,” he said.
A bid for freehold ownership over Eurong and Happy Valley on K’Gari has locals nervous. (Supplied)
Locals benefit from grants
LOCAL community groups have benefited from Council grants with minor building renovations, mowing equipment, new computers and lighting upgrades are among the latest projects to receive funding.
Communities spokesperson Cr Michelle Govers said Council approved more than $117,000 in grants to assist 27 local community groups and not-for-profit organisations under the third and fourth rounds of the 2023/24 Community Grants program.
“Council’s grant scheme offers a range of opportunities for groups to apply for funding for projects and events that help ensure we have a vibrant, resilient, connected and inclusive community,” she said.
“We are pleased to be able to support community groups to develop their facilities and events, with our grants helping deliver community projects with a total value of more than $318,000.”
Due to the local government elections in March and Council being in caretaker mode
in this period, rounds three and four of the 2023/24 Community Grants program have been combined.
Grants approved under Rounds Three and Four of the 2023/24 Community Grants program include:
• Burrum and District Heritage Society Inc, supporting and promoting Burrum District’s local history, $3,267;
• Wide Bay Historic Machinery Club Inc, portable safety barrier, $3,000;
• Tiaro and District Landcare Group, Tiaro Field Day, $10,000;
• Hervey Bay Historical Society Museum Association Inc, auditorium conversion, $7,588;
• River Heads Fishing Club Inc, computer equipment and ancillaries replacement, $2,500;
• Hervey Bay City Bridge Club Inc, safety upgrades to the entrances and exits of the club, $4,300;
• Fraser Coast Pistol Club
Inc, purchase of a ride-on mower, $4,899;
• Hervey Bay Surf Life Saving Club Inc, purchase of a new desktop computer, $1,140;
• Fraser Coast Outrigger Canoe Club Inc, safety and analysis during training and racing, $5,288.70;
• Hervey Bay Art Society Inc, Gallery 5 façade renovation, $7,302.90;
• Bayside Transformations Ltd, outdoor dining facilities for residents and staff, $4,998.18;
• Maryborough and Districts Radio Rallycross Club Inc, track lighting upgrade, $4,300;
• Burrum District Community Men’s Shed Inc, provide secure storage area and enhance electrical safety, $2,600;
• Fraser Coast Sporting Clays Association Inc, security cameras, $2,164.92;
• Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association Inc QF 21 Sandy Straits, vessel logging and tracking program, $2,543.64;
• Maryborough West Football Club Inc, repair of concrete areas impacted by flooding, $5,830;
• Meeting Place Connection Inc, purchase of mowing and land care equipment, $5,199;
• Maryborough Australian Football Club Inc, lighting electrical upgrade, $4,785;
• Maryborough Eisteddfod Inc, technology upgrades;
• Maryborough City Progress Association Inc, Mary Movie Nights, $1,000;
• Riding for Disabled Association Maryborough Inc, purchase of two
50,000 litre water tanks, $3,525.81;
• Wide Bay Gymnastics Club Inc, technology upgrades, $4,636,82;
• DadLAN Ltd, fathers community support group, $1,900;
• Fraser Coast Tennis Association, new Spinfire Pro 2 Ball Machine, $3,000;
• Hervey Bay Amateur Fishing Club, town planning consultation services and purchase of fencing for a new club house, $11,461.44.
More details about Council’s grants programs is available at https:// www.frasercoast.qld.gov. au/grants
Tiaro Field Day has received Council funding to assist the event. (FCRC)
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Animal desexing rebate extended during July
ANIMAL desexing rebate extended during July Fraser Coast residents who desex their dogs or cats during July will be eligible for a Council rebate in celebration of National Desexing Month.
Deputy Mayor Paul Truscott said Council’s desexing rebate, which offers $100 for dogs and $50 for cats, would be extended to all residents throughout July.
“Council introduced a desexing rebate in late 2022 to eligible Queensland concession card holders, and it has proven successful with more than 350 rebates issued to date,” he said.
“While desexing costs vary due to factors such as breed, weight and age, the rebate covers about 25 per cent of the average desexing costs for dogs and cats.
“Desexing provides numerous benefits, including reducing the likelihood of animals roaming or displaying aggressive behaviour, and decreasing the risk of health problems.
“With Council’s desexing
rebate extended to all residents in July, it is the perfect time for pet owners to desex their dogs or cats.”
Cr Michelle Byrne said Council was also holding its popular ‘Dog’s Day Out’ event this month, which promotes responsible pet ownership and offers a fun-filled day for the whole family.
“The ‘Dog’s Day Out’ is a free event that is being held on Sunday 14 July from 8am to midday at Brendan Hansen Park in Maryborough,” he said. “The event will feature competitions such as bestdressed dog, best trick, and owner-look-alike, along with live music, market stalls, free face painting and food vendors.
“Dogs can also be microchipped for free during the event and Customer Service staff will be avaialble to provide information about Council’s desexing rebate and dog registration requirements.
“So come along and have a pawsome time with your furry friend!” It is compulsory for dogs on the Fraser Coast to be registered with Council from 12 weeks of age and within 14 days of owners moving to the region.
The cost of registering a desexed dog is $40 a year, compared to $170 for dogs that aren’t desexed. More information is available at www. frasercoast.qld.gov.au/ responsible-pet-ownership
‘Zonta Says No’ golf day
WANT a day of golf and fun for an important cause?
Zonta Club of Maryborough’s Zonta “Says No” Golf Day has been a yearly event since 2013 and is all about raising awareness of the international campaign to end violence against women.
In Australia alone, one woman was killed by an intimate partner every week during 2022-2023 (Australia Institute of Health and Welfare).
Funds raised from this day go to programs targeting prevention of violence against women and to support programs and the local shelter supporting survivors.
If you are a local business owner, it is an opportunity to promote your business and help Zonta promote the “Zonta Says No” message.
By wearing orange on the day, you show your support, and it is a great workplace activity for you, your staff or customers to participate
in some social fun while contributing to this important cause.
For more details you can email zontamaryboroughqld@ gmail.com or message them on Facebook.
If you are not part of a
business, then you can get a team of four friends together and book at the Maryborough Golf Club Pro Shop. $30 per player.
For bookings and more information call the pro shop on 41213717.
The early advent of public sanitation in Maryborough
by FRASER COAST MAYOR
GEORGE SEYMOUR
I ALWAYS really enjoy looking into the past through old photographs. Through these images it is possible to get a sense of what it was like in Maryborough many years ago.
Recently, local historian Tony Clift showed me a photograph of a busy scene in the Maryborough CBD looking up Bazaar Street, through the intersection with Kent Street, and up to the Post Office tower.
It is a charming scene of people going about their lives on the same streets we now use.
Some landmarks are missing, where we would now see the Maryborough War Memorial on the horizon, is just the vegetation of Queen’s Park and what appears to have been a small garden next to the Royal Hotel has now been built over.
But the horse drawn carriages are moving
people past buildings we can recognise from today’s streetscape.
What does look a little unusual is a small and simple structure between the Royal Hotel and Alston’s Printing.
I have seen similar structures in old images of Paris, but I think this is the only evidence of this type of public facility here in Maryborough: a pissoir.
Pissoirs are public urinals.
They were first introduced onto the streets of Paris in 1830 and then other major European cities over the following decades.
The photograph shows a typical example: a simple cylindrical shaped freestanding structure, with the opening to the street, as opposed to the footpath.
Being adjacent to a very busy hotel, it was likely well utilised.
It is an early example of the city’s sanitation work and a very interesting insight to early Maryborough.
The idea for Pissoirs was first thought up in the 1830s by Claude-Philibert Barthelot, comte de Rambuteau, but they didn’t become a common sight until Baron Georges-Eugene Haussmann - who was commissioned by Napeoloen Bonaparte to make Paris the most modern city in the world - started having them installed across Paris.
They originally took the form of green steel columns that had a screen circling a metal core. Their invention helped clean up the city, and they became popular around the world until the 1930s.
Pissoir on Bazaar Street, Maryborough. (Archives)
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The dangers of rodent baits
From Diane Christensen of the Fraser Coast Branch of WILDLIFE QUEENSLAND
THE recent cold weather has seen an increase in rat infestation.
Unfortunately, consumers reach for the easy-fix solution, that is the common poison bought off supermarket shelves.
However, these baits kill rodents effectively but also prove to be fatal to pets and wildlife that have fed on the poisoned rats.
These animals suffer horrific deaths as a consequence of pecking on or consuming poisoned rats.
This occurs especially in the raptors, specifically owls.
To avoid these fatalities, consumers should be aware in purchasing baits and seek the correct advice.
There are pet-friendly baits available. However, these are not found in supermarkets.
They are available from rural supply stores.
You need to ask specially for “pet-friendly” baits and check that the product contains the chemical Coumatetralyt.
These baits are available in sachet form and must be secured within a bait station that pets and wildlife cannot access but rodents can.
The chemical Coumatetralyt is a
first-generation anticoagulant that is metabolised quickly and carries very low residual poison in the dead rodent.
As an experiment, rats poisoned by this chemical were fed to dogs with no harmless effects.
When tackling a rodent infestation, it is our responsibility to choose the correct baits that will not harm our pets and wildlife thereby preventing unnecessary suffering.
Wildlife talk
From the Fraser Coast Branch of WILDLIFE
QUEENSLAND
The Fraser Coast Branch of Wildlife Queensland is pleased to announce Rob Loveday will be presenting Wildlife Resources as the Wildlife Library talk in July.
In the first talk in June, Rob gave us a window into the amazing array of biodiversity in our world.
In his second talk he will tackle what it means to treat this biodiversity as a resource.
But, what does it mean to us Homo sapiens?
How is wildlife a “resource”?
Is our wildlife at risk?
If it is, should we try to preserve it?
Can we?
Seeking answers?
These talks are a mustattend if you heard Part 1 on this topic.
Rob will do his best to enlighten his audience in the July talk which is at the Hervey Bay Library on July 19 and at the Maryborough Library on July 26.
Both talks will run from 1pm to 2pm.
Bookings can be made online by going to the Council website Eventbrite or by phoning the Library on 41974220.
Help plant trees in Tinana for National Tree Day
FRASER Coast residents are being encouraged to help green our community by joining a tree-planting event in Tinana this month for National Tree Day.
Mayor George Seymour said Council’s Natural Environment team was organising a community tree planting event on Central Road in Tinana on Saturday, 27 July from 8am to 11am.
“Planet Ark’s National Tree Day has grown into Australia’s largest community tree planting and nature care event, and Council is pleased to be hosting a Tree Day site in Tinana this year,” he said.
“Planting trees benefits the environment by enhancing air quality and supporting wildlife, and it strengthens community ties.
“Planting trees also helps make the Fraser Coast a more attractive place to live and visit.”
Cr Phil Truscott said green thumbs of all ages were welcome, with the event perfect for families
and anyone eager to contribute to a greener Fraser Coast.
“Council will provide local native species of trees for planting, tools, and gloves.
“Be sure to wear a hat, sunscreen, and enclosed shoes, and please bring a water bottle,” he said.
“Do your bit for the environment and help Council achieve our goal of planting 100,000 trees
by 2030 as part of our Greening Fraser Coast Strategy.
“Together, we can shape a healthy and environmentally responsible future for generations to come.”
The community tree planting event on Central Road in Tinana from 8am to 11am on Saturday 27 July will include a free BBQ breakfast and activities for kids.
Residents are encouraged to pre-register by emailing environment@frasercoast. qld.gov.au or calling Customer Service on 1300 79 49 29. The tree planting event at Tinana follows successful community tree plantings at Point Vernon in April and Booral in June.
More information about National Tree Day is available at https:// treeday.planetark .org/
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LIME Hi, I’m Lime and here is what you need to know about me.
I am a Maremma, born 17/11/2023,
I was surrendered to the animal refuge on the 18/05/2024 with my two sisters and brother, in a very poor condition full of worms.
I was timid and scared
when I first arrived but have since with some much-needed TLC, I have become a lot more confident and healthier.
Once I warm up to you I enjoy getting pats and cuddles and ove to run around in large spaces doing zoomies.
I came to the refuge not knowing how to walk on a lead, but I was given time and lots of encouragement and now I do it well and love to go on adventures.
I am not suitable for
My adoption fee is
I have had the following vet work completed.
- Desexed
- Microchipped
- Flea’d
- Wormed
- Health checked.
- Current C5 vaccination.
- Council registration in Fraser coast region
WILLOW
Age: 5 years
Breed: DSH
Gender: Female
Colour: Grey Desexed: Yes
Hi, I’m Willow and here is what you need to know about me.
I am 5 years old and have been in the care of the refuge since 20/04/2024.
I am an affectionate cat, but a lot enjoy my own space. I enjoy being patted and brushed; I LOVE chin scratches.
I am not overly keen on being picked up as it makes me uncomfortable.
My favourite thing in the whole world is to play on my scratching post, I also enjoying playing with toys.
I am best suited to a home with no other dogs due to being attacked by one and I get along with most other cats but prefer ones that aren’t wanting to play.
My adoption fee is $80.00
I have had the following vet work completed
- Desexed
- F3 Vaccination
- Microchipped & Wormed
- Flea Treated
COMMUNITY & THE ARTS
What’s on in local arts
Maryborough Regional Art Society Gallery
JUNE-JULY 2024
“Textures of Time, Historical Inspirations”, 9th solo exhibition by world-renowned local master pencil artist, Kevin Rogers (CPCAM).
Entries now open for the 77th Annual Acquisitive Art Exhibition from 14 June to 28 July 2024 which will be exhibited at Gatakers Artspace. Entry forms available at the gallery.
Exhibitions at Hervey Bay Regional Gallery from 11 May to 14 July:
Asia Pacific Contemporary: Three Decades of APT
• Asia Pacific Video
• Matilda Davis: The White Man’s Web
Wildlife Photography: Wayne Reinke - Glenwood Wildlife Awareness Group Inc.
Until 14 July, Gatakers Creative Space
Asia Pacific Contemporary: Three Decades of APT
Until 14 July, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Matilda Davis: The White Man’s Web
Until 14 July, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
The Castle of Tarragindi on Tour
Until 14 July, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Julie McGillivray: Natural Connections
28 June – 21 July, Gatakers Creative Space
Artist in residence: Julie McGillivray Until 19 July, Gatakers Creative Space
Asia Pacific Contemporary: Three Decades of APT
Matilda Davis: The White Man’s Web Until 14th July, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Wildlife Photography: Wayne Reinke - Glenwood Wildlife Awareness Group Inc.
Until 14th July, Gatakers Creative Space
The Castle of Tarragindi on Tour
Until 14th July, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
MRAC Cinema Club presents The Crime is Mine Wednesday 10th July - 6:30pm, Brolga Theatre
NAIDOC Week traditional craft
Thursday 11th July - 11:00a, Gatakers Artspace
Heathers The Musical - Macabre Theatre Co.
Friday 12th July - 7:30pm & Saturday 13th July - 7:30pm, Brolga Theatre
Queensland Ballet Community Dance Classes
Tuesday 16th July & Wednesday 17th July, City Hall
FOURTEEN - shake & stir theatre co
Wednesday 17th July, Brolga Theatre
Find out more and get tickets at OurFraserCoast.com.au
FOR Kids BY Kids
Hello Maryborough!
Hello Maryborough! My name is Phoebe Lee and I am twelve years old. For Kids by Kids talks about interesting topics and activities from kids’ point of view.
LAUNCHING on the twenty-sixth of July this year, Paris will host the biggest event ever organised by France - The 2024 Olympic Games.
The Olympic Games, first held in 776 BC in Greece, were a chance for people to come together, to celebrate their athletes and their sporting talents.
Starting out with just one competition, and one country competing, the games have flourished and grown into what they are today, with around 10,500 athletes participating from over two hundred countries, and thirty-two sports available.
There is a range of more popular sports in the olympic games, such as swimming, gymnastics, track and field, and soccer.
This year, however, the games are welcoming
Pioneers
four new fun, have-a-go sports to the mix, some of which may be of interest to you.
1. Breaking: The first new Olympic sport, breaking, also known as breakdancing to some, is making its first debut (appearance) in Paris this year. Breaking is a style of street dance originating from The Bronx, New York, usually performed to hip-hop music. It is an energetic sort of dance, using acrobatic and athletic moves.
2. Surfing: Fortyeight competitors are participating for gold, silver and bronze medals for surfing this year, by riding the waves. Jack Robinson, Ethan Ewing, Tyler Wright and Molly Picklum are among those qualified to represent Australia.
3. Sport Climbing: The sport climbing competitions will be held in the newly built Le Bourget venue, one of the only two venues built in Paris for the games in 2024.
Sport climbing is slightly different to traditional climbing, more popularly held in climbing gyms like the Le Bourget, following “...a route where metal
of the
bolts have been drilled or glued into the wall by a previous developer…” according to the Inspirerock website.
4. Skateboarding: Skateboarding, a sport most popular among kids, teens, and young adults, will be a part of the Olympics this year, where the world’s most talented skateboarders will face off, demonstrating their greatest tricks, judged by their degree of difficulty, range of moves and speed.
5. 3x3 Basketball: Finally, teams of three
will go head to head for the addition of 3x3 basketball, with eight teams qualified.
With the summer games just around the corner, more than three hundred Aussie athletes are warming up for their chance to go for gold, some originating from our very own Fraser Coast.
Be sure to wish these talented athletes on their journey, by showing support whether in Paris or at home.
Australian Rock ‘n’ Roll era join together for the first time in over 60 years.
“THE Good Old Days of Rock ‘n’ Roll” is an exciting and memory riddled show.
From television shows including Johnny O’Keefe’s “Six O’clock Rock” and Brian Henderson’s “Bandstand”, so many talented performers and recording stars were born.
Audiences will re-live all the fabulous original hits from the hitmakers themselves:
LITTLE PATTIE’s debut single “He’s My Blonde Headed, Stompie Wompie, Real Gone Surfer Boy” / “Stompin” which used the surf music style.
DINAH LEE (the one and only Queen of the MODS) is a New Zealand born superstar with her International Number One Hits “Don’t You Know Yockomo”, “Reet Petite” and “Do the Blue Beat”
JADE HURLEY OAM is Australia’s very own “Piano Man” with the unique “record” that every record he has released, has achieved gold, platinum or double platinum status in both Australia and New Zealand.
LUCKY STARR is an Australian pioneer rock and roll, pop and country music singer, guitarist and television presenter.
His most popular single, “I’ve Been Everywhere”, appeared in early 1962 and peaked at number one.
DIGGER REVELL was credited with pioneering Australian Rock ’n’ Roll in Australia. He has performed with some of the greats, including Chubby Checker, Bobby Rydell and Johnny O’Keefe.
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Advocacy is a team sport
From Canegrowers
Chairman OWEN MENKENS
AUSTRALIAN agriculture enjoyed a win recently, with the Federal Government’s proposed biosecurity levy stalling in the Senate after several senators pulled their support for the idea.
I’d like to tell you these senators had an epiphany, suddenly realising what the government was proposing was not a levy, but a tax unfairly targeting the entire farming sector, but that wouldn’t be the full story.
In fact, many of these senators opposed the levy as a direct result of the nationwide ‘Scrap the Tax’ campaign, coordinated by Australia’s peak agricultural body, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF).
As a founding member of the NFF, CANEGROWERS played our part in this highly successful campaign.
It was a timely reminder that advocacy is a team sport, and like any team sport, you must rely on, work with, and trust in your teammates if you want to win.
CANEGROWERS has many such faithful working relationships, built over decades of advocacy on behalf of growers at local, state, national, and international levels.
At the local level, we regularly partner with productivity services, businesses, councils, and
The predicament of feral cattle
LINDSAY TITMARSH
DURING the almost four years I have been submitting stories to the ‘Sun’, never before have I considered a photo so gruesome that I was not sure whether to send it to Editor Craig, or not.
Many years ago, a lot of inland properties carried feral cattle that could not be yarded or handledthey were out of control.
These animals just lived out their life hiding in the bush.
Many grew a massive set of horns.
chambers of commerce, to tackle issues around planning laws, rates, and much more.
At the state level we engage with government directly, but also through our membership of the Queensland Farmers’ Federation, with whom we have long campaigned with on issues around water and electricity prices, workforce issues, government policy and legislation, etc.
This is similar to how we operate at the national level, where we work closely with NFF.
At international level, relationships like those we have fostered through our membership of the World Association of Beat and Cane Growers enabled us to combine successfully with Brazil and Guatemala to fight Indian price-distorting sugar subsidies at the World Trade Organization.
These relationships don’t come overnight, they take years to develop.
They are one of the core strengths of CANEGROWERS as an organisation, and something we will always strive to maintain.
But whether we’re working with our partners at state, national or international level, we are always working with a clear purpose in mindto ensure the best possible outcomes for Queensland’s sugarcane growers and the communities they support.
In those days, even the horns of domesticated cattle were left untouched - some grew to be two feet long.
These days, nobody wants this type of animal, so graziers treat the horn buds of calves, alleviating the problem.
Some breeds of cattle do not grow any horns at all (polled).
For the first few years of those bovines that do grow them, horns grow at the rate of about 80 millimetres (just over three inches) per year –some more some less.
As the horns mature, they grow more slowly, at an estimated rate of something like 50 millimetres (two inches) per annum.
Years ago, at Tandora, it
was common to have to trim the end of a horn that was curving down towards the face of the owner.
This was like trimming a long fingernail. An accompanying photo shows how horns growing towards a Tandora cow’s face were cut.
What would have happened had that cow been part of a feral mob?
Horns do not stop growing when they contact bovine hide.
A visit to the ‘Miles Historical Museum’, many years ago by Noela and I, certainly opened our eyes.
On the wall were the skulls of two bullocks from WarKon Station- both of them had curved horns growing into their faces.
An inspection revealed that neither had been processed at a meat works, therefore it was obvious both had died in the bush.
These must have been feral animals, because no grazier would have kept them to that age and in such a terrible predicament.
One bullock had a horn which grew dead centre through its eye for a distance of at least 100 millimetres (4 inches).
The pain and suffering it must have endured is difficult to imagine.
The mature horn would have been slowly
approaching the eye socket at the rate of about one millimetre every seven days.
As it heavily contacted the eyelid, the unfortunate animal would have had to make a choice.
Did it open its eyelid wide, knowing it could never close it again for the rest of its life, or did it permanently close the eye
and let the approaching horn force the lid through its eye?
What a choice. I think I might have come out of hiding and walked up to the grazier’s house for help.
Another alternative would have been to find a cliff somewhere - but cattle are not intelligent enough for that.
(Top) The horn from this feral bullock grew into its head. (Above) This Tandora cow had her horns trimmed to prevent disaster. (Lindsay Titmarsh)
MOTORING
BMW 5 Series adds to lineup
BMW Australia will bolster its new 5 Series executive sedan line-up with introduction of the 540d xDrive variant later this year.
The new 540d xDrive becomes the second engine variant in the line-up, alongside the 520i.
The other 5 Series offerings in Australia are fully electric in the form of the i5 eDrive40 and i5 M60 xDrive.
BMW Australia will also launch the fully electric i5 M60 xDrive Touring later this year, delivering even further choice for buyers.
The BMW 540d xDrive features a highly efficient TwinPower Turbo, 3.0-litre in-line sixcylinder diesel powerplant.
It integrates the latest 48-volt mild hybrid system that comprises a motor/ generator and a 48-volt battery.
The engine delivers towering power and torque alongside its excellent efficiency, producing 223kW and 670Nm.
Combined with all-wheeldrive traction, the 540d xDrive offers outstanding performance, achieving a 0-100km/h time of only 5.2 seconds.
The impressive powertrain combines with a high level of specification, technology and luxury features that mark the eighth generation BMW 5 Series.
The luxury cabin features design and comfort levels derived from the BMW 7 Series flagship, while BMW Operating System 8.5 – which is also fitted to the petrol and fully electric 5 Series variants introduced to Australia late last year – delivers an intuitive experience for the driver.
The mild hybrid system performs multiple functions, including serving as a starter motor, delivering boost of up to 13kW and 200Nm to the engine and recuperating kinetic energy under braking for conversion into electrical energy.
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HEALTH & WELLBEING
Healthy boost for 10,000 Steps program
CQUNIVERSITY’S
10,000 Steps program has received a funding boost, thanks to Health and Wellbeing Queensland.
The funding comes as part of Health and Wellbeing Queensland’s investment in programs that promote manageable and sustainable healthy behaviour changes with a focus on improving nutrition and physical activity.
10,000 Steps program lead and physical activity researcher Professor Corneel Vandelanotte welcomed the funding.
“Our program started in 2001 and now, 23 years on, we’ve had more than 600,000 people use 10,000 Steps to increase their physical activity.
This wouldn’t have been possible without the vital funding that we receive
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“Good health should be affordable for everyone, no matter where they live or how much money they make,” Dr Littlewood said.
“That’s why we’re investing in programs that are free to Queenslanders.”
Prof Vandelanotte said 10,000 Steps aimed to support people and
systems that make being active a part of everyday lives.
“The program is more popular than ever and continues to grow with more than 20,000 new Queenslanders taking part in the last 12 months alone,” he said.
“We now have 660,000 members who have logged four billion steps through the program.”
Prof Vandelanotte said 10,000 Steps was more than a step challenge, supporting workplaces, community organisation and partners to make system changes across environments, policies and cultures.
“A digital program like 10,000 Steps allows reach across every postcode and scalability so more people can enjoy the benefits of physical activity within their everyday lives.”
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Notice of an application to register an area agreement on the Register of Indigenous Land Use Agreements in Queensland
Notification day: 24 July 2024
QI2024/006 Kabi Kabi People Tenure Resolution ILUA
Description of the agreement area:
The agreement area covers a combined area of about 210 sq km and is located north of Brisbane in the areas surrounding Maroochydore, Gympie, and Maryborough.
Relevant LGAs: The Regional Councils of Bundaberg, Fraser Coast, Gympie, Moreton Bay, Somerset, Sunshine Coast and Noosa Shire Council
The agreement contains the following statements: [Explanatory notes in brackets inserted by the National Native Title Tribunal]
[Clauses 5.1 and 5.2 set out the parties’ consent to the doing of the Agreed Acts, the Surrender (including in relation to all the Land Exchange Lots under cl 7.1 and when the Surrender takes effect in different areas as described in cl 6) and the validation of specified Future Acts done prior to the Execution Date by the State in the Agreement Area to the extent they were done invalidly for the purposes of Native Title and can be validated in the Agreement.]
5.4 The parties agree that any Surrender permanently extinguishes all Native Title Rights and Interests in the area of the Surrender from the date the Surrender takes effect.
6.1 The Native Title Parties surrender any Native Title Rights and Interests that exist over the Surrender Area with that surrender taking effect [at different times in different areas] as described in clause 6.2.
[Under cl 8.3, 9.8, 10.5 and 12.5 respectively, prior to: a Revenue Share Lot (other than a Revenue Share Lot listed at Part B of Sch 7) or a Remaining Lot being granted in fee simple under the Land Act; an ALA Lot listed in Part A of Sch 9 being granted as Aboriginal Land under the ALA; an ALA Lot listed in Part B of Sch 9 being granted as Aboriginal Land under the ALA; and a Future Environmental Lot being dedicated as either (or both) a Protected Area under the NCA or a Reserve under the Land Act under cl 12.3, the parties: (a) consent to the State doing any or all of the following: (i) dedicating the lot as a Reserve (for a Revenue Share or Remaining Lot) or Reserve for community purposes (strategic land management) (for a relevant ALA Lot) under the Land Act or Reserve for community purposes (strategic land management) with the State as a trustee (for a Future Environmental Lot or part of it), including for the purposes of hazard reduction, maintenance of firebreaks, drainage lines and back burning; and (ii) granting a permit to occupy (for grazing or apiary purposes as applicable for relevant ALA Lots and Future Environmental Lots) under Pt 4 of Ch 4 of the Land Act; or (for an ALA Lot listed in Part A or B of Sch 9) (iii) grant a private access easement over Lot 11 on AP22157, Lot 2 on SP251269 and Lot 1 on AP1597; and (b) acknowledge that the State will need to consider the provision of access and utilities.
8.9 Should a Remaining Lot be sold to the PBC as a result of clause 8.8, the parties consent to a Surrender over that area of land to take effect immediately prior to the issue of the deed of grant, and clauses 8.10 and 8.11 below do not apply.
9.5 For the purposes of clause 9.4, the Native Title Parties consent to the Part A Nominated Lot being declared to be Transferable Land, and being granted as Aboriginal Land.
9.6 The parties consent for the purposes of Native Title to the Part A Nominated Lots or any part of a Part A Nominated Lot being declared to be Transferable Land, and being granted as Aboriginal Land.
9.7 For any Part A Nominated Lot that is declared by the Minister to be Transferable Land, the parties consent to the [PBC being appointed as the Grantee under Part 4 of the ALA over lots within the Proposed Determination Area and over Part A Nominated Lots that are not within the Proposed Determination Area].
10.3 The parties consent to a Part B Nominated Lot being declared to be Transferable Land, and being granted as Aboriginal Land [and under cl 10.4 where a Lot is declared to be Transferable Land under the ALA, the parties consent to the PBC being appointed as the Grantee under Part 4 of the ALA over lots within the Proposed Determination Area]. 11.2 In accordance with clause 5.1(a), the parties consent to: (a) the dedication of the Proposed Reserve Areas described at Part A of Schedule 13 as Reserves under the Land Act; (b) the re-dedication of the Low Impact Reserve Areas described at Part B of Schedule 13 (that will cease upon the Proposed Determination) as Reserves under the Land Act; (c) the dedication of the Future Environmental Lots listed at Schedule 19 as Reserves under the Land Act, limited to the following community purposes under Schedule 1 of the Land Act: (i) Aboriginal purposes; (ii) cultural purposes; (iii) environmental purposes; (iv) open space; (v) buffer zone; (vi) drainage; or (vii) natural resource management; (d) a change of purpose of the Reserve over Lot 138 on LX2390, depicted in Schedule 33, from cemetery to quarry; (e) any existing uses on the Reserves listed at Part B of Schedule 13 and Part A of Schedule 17; (f) subject to clauses 11.3 and 11.4, the appointment of a Proposed Trustee or [a trustee appointed under s 44 of the Land Act] for each Reserve dedicated in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement; (g) the grant of other interests by the State or the trustee at the relevant time of each Reserve referred to in this Agreement in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 3, Part 1, Division 7, and Chapter 4, Part 4 of the Land Act; and (h) all other uses and activities over any Reserve referred to in this Agreement that are consistent with the purposes of the Reserves.
[The parties consent for the purposes of Native Title to the amalgamation of the lots identified in Sch 15, or any part of those lots, and their dedication as part of a Protected Area (cl 12.2) and to the proclamation and dedication of all or some of the Future Environmental Lots listed at Sch 19 as Protected Area or Reserve (cl 12.4)].
14.2 Upon Registration, the parties consent to the Woorim site being dedicated under the Land Act as a Reserve for community purposes with the State acting through the Department of Education as trustee.
14.4 The parties consent for the purposes of Native Title to the Woorim site: (a) if nominated under clause 14.3(b) being declared to be Transferable Land, and being granted as Aboriginal Land; and (b) if not nominated under clause 14.3(b) becoming a Future Environmental Lot and being allocated in accordance with clause 12.3.
[The parties consent for the purposes of Native Title to the declaration of the State Forest Lots, or any part of those lots, as State Forest (cl 15.2) and to the State dedicating a Reserve under the Land Act for community purposes (natural resource management) over Lot 1 on AP21297 prior to it being declared State Forest (cl 15.3)]. “Aboriginal Land” means land granted in fee simple under section 43 of the ALA; “Agreed Acts” means all acts necessary to give effect to this Agreement specified in Schedule 3 or any acts done as part of, or in relation to, the acts specified in Schedule 3; “ALA” means the Aboriginal Land Act 1991 (Qld); “ALA Lot” means an area of land listed in Part A or Part B of Schedule 9 and depicted in Schedule 10, with such areas being subject to the dedication or grant of any roads or easements; “Department of Education” means the Department of Education, or the department responsible for the administration of the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 (Qld) at the relevant time; “Draw Down Period” is the period beginning on the day following 1 year after Registration and ending on the day following 11 years after Registration; “Future Act” has the meaning given in the NTA; “Future Environmental Lots” means the areas identified in Schedule 19 and depicted in Schedule 20, and the Woorim site if clause 14.3(c) applies, with such areas being subject to the dedication or grant of any roads or easements; “Grantee” means a grantee under the ALA; “Kabi Kabi People” means the Native Title Claim Group for the Native Title Claim; “Land Act” means the Land Act 1994 (Qld); “Land Exchange Lots” means the areas identified in Schedule 4, and depicted in Schedule 5 or Schedule 6 with such areas being subject to the dedication or grant of any roads or easements; “Low Impact Reserve Areas” means those areas dedicated under the Land Act in reliance on section 24LA of the NTA, listed in the table at Part B of Schedule 13; “Minister” means the Minister administering the relevant State legislation from time to time; “Native Title” has the meaning given in the NTA; “Native Title Claim” means the Kabi Kabi People’s native title determination application QUD20 of 2019; “Native Title Claim Group” has the meaning given in the NTA; “Native Title Rights and Interests” has the meaning given in the NTA; “NCA” means the Nature Conservation Act 1992 (Qld); “Nominated Lot” means a Part A Nominated Lot or a Part B Nominated Lot; “NTA” means the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth); “Part A Nominated Lot” means an ALA Lot for which the PBC has given notice under clause 9.3; “Part A Surrender Lots” means the areas specified in the table in Part A of Schedule 11 and depicted in Part A of Schedule 12; “Part B Nominated Lot” means an ALA Lot for which the PBC has given notice under clause 10.2(b); “Part B Surrender Lots” means the reserve areas the parties have agreed are subject to Previous Exclusive Possession Acts and specified in the table in Part B of Schedule 11 and depicted in Part B of Schedule 12; “PBC” means Kabi Kabi Peoples Aboriginal Corporation ICN 8996, including when it is an RNTBC; “Previous Exclusive Possession Act” has the meaning given in the NTA; “Proposed Determination” means a determination by the Federal Court of Australia in Federal Court proceeding QUD20 of 2019 that Native Title exists in relation to that part of the Native Title Claim area that is also within the Agreement Area and is held by the Kabi Kabi People (including held in trust by the PBC as the RNTBC for the Kabi Kabi People); “Proposed Determination Area” means that part of the Agreement Area covered by the Proposed Determination; “Proposed Reserve Areas” means those areas specified in the table in Part A of Schedule 13 and depicted in Schedule 14; “Proposed Trustee” means the proposed trustee as detailed at column 4 of the tables in Part A or Part B of Schedule 13; “Protected Area” has the meaning given in the NCA; “Protected Area Lots” means a protected area to which the NCA applies, listed at Schedule 15 and depicted in Schedule 16 that are proposed to be dedicated as Protected Area under clause 12; “Remaining Lot” means: (a) an ALA Lot listed at Part A of Schedule 9 to this Agreement that does not become a Nominated Lot before the Draw Down Period ends; or (b) an ALA Lot listed at Part B of Schedule 9 to this Agreement that before the Draw Down Period ends has been notified by the State in accordance with clause 10.2(a) and that is not nominated by the PBC in accordance with clause 10.2(b); or (c) an ALA Lot listed at Part B of Schedule 9 to this Agreement that is not notified by the State in accordance with clause 10.2 before the Draw Down Period ends; “Reserves” has the meaning given in the Land Act; “Revenue Share Lots” means those areas identified in Parts A or B of Schedule 7 and depicted in Schedule 8 with such areas being subject to the dedication or grant of any roads or easements; “RNTBC” has the meaning given to registered native title body corporate in the NTA; “State Forest” has the meaning given under the [Forestry Act 1959 (Qld)]; “State Forest Lots” means the areas listed at Schedule 21 and depicted in Schedule 22; “Surrender” means the surrender to the State (and the permanent extinguishment of) all Native Title Rights and Interests in the Surrender Area; “Surrender Area” means: (a) the Tewantin site; (b) the Land Exchange Lots; (c) any Revenue Share Lot which is sold in accordance with the process set out in clause 8; (d) any Remaining Lot which is sold in accordance with the process set out in clause 8; and (e) the Surrender Lots; “Surrender Lots” means the Part A Surrender Lots and Part B Surrender Lots; “Tewantin site” means Lot 375 on SP151415 as depicted in Schedule 23; “Transferable Land” has the meaning given in the ALA; “Woorim site” means Lot 194 on CG5062 as depicted on the map at Schedule 24.
Parties to the agreement and their contact addresses:
State of Queensland (State) c/- Crown Law, Level 11, State Law Building, 50 Ann Street Brisbane QLD 4000
Michael Douglas, Helena Gulash, Cecilia Combo, Melissa Bond, Norman Bond, Kerry Jones and Brian Warner on their own behalf and on behalf of the Kabi Kabi People (Native Title Party); Kabi Kabi Peoples Aboriginal Corporation ICN 8996 (PBC) c/- Queensland South Native Title Services, Level 4, 293 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Responses to an application to register an ILUA—where the application has not been certified: Any person claiming to hold native title in relation to land or waters in the area covered by the agreement may wish, in response to this notice, to make a native title determination application or equivalent application under a law of a state or territory in respect of any part of the area. The application must be made by 24 October 2024. If that application is registered on the Register of Native Title Claims, the registered native title claimants must be a party to this agreement before it can be registered.
Details of the terms of the agreement are not available from the National Native Title Tribunal. For assistance and further information about this application, call Sylvia Jagtman on 07 3052 4248 or visit www.nntt.gov.au.
CHILDERS MECHANICAL AUCTION
A/C: HD Mechanical Services (Business Closure) Saturday 20th July 9.30am 91 Churchill Street, Childers
MOSTLY UNRESERVED, NO BUYERS PREMIUM.
VEHICLES/FORKLIFT: Enforcer 2.5ton petrol forklift (hi-lift, side shift), 2010 Hiace Van (auto, 106,671klms), 2006 Toyota Estima wagon (auto, 124,000klms), 2005 Toyota Rav 4 (manual, 2 door, 198,987klms), 2003 Mazda 6 (auto), 1996 Toyota Hiace Van (new engine, 40,000klms)
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT: Rotary 4 post lift, 2 x Molnar 2 post hoists, Autel diagnostic machine (new), Verus diagnostic snap on machine, G Scan diagnostic scanner, Corghi tyre changer, Beissbarth tyre balancer, Ammco brake lathe, Happ wheel balancer, Happ tyre changer, Steel master exhaust bender, Corghi tyre spreader, brake tester, anti-carbon system, John Beam wheel alignment machine, ECK 1890 fully auto aircon machine, Armstrong headlight aligner, ATG100 tyre balancer, Corghi EM7240 wheel balancer, Corghi A210 tyre changer, Happ TC10 tyre changer, sandblasting unit, Emax air compressor, Branick 7400 spring compressor, 10ton porta power, CV boot fitting tool, assorted testers, engine stands, gearbox jack, oil drainers, specialized tool sets.
WORKSHOP TOOLS: Peerless 620lt petrol compressor (Honda), Happ AC40 electric compressor, Peerless/Honda compressor, Metal Master HPM50 hydraulic workshop press, Cigweld 350 welder and accessories, workshop benches with vices, bench grinders, drill pressers, battery chargers, Wurth socket set, additives, air hose reels, new filters, jack stands, drum pumps, Champion APP10 compressor, air tools.
MISCELLANEOUS: Massey Ferguson 135 tractor with back blade, Hans 8x5 gal trailer with cage, Yardpro ride on mower, petrol pressure washer, new tyres, 5 x 16x8 Mullins rims (new), oxy sets, workshop fans, stainless benches, shop racking, 2 x Hisense fridges, Hisense freezer, 52inch Smart TV, office chairs, washing machine, dryer, and lots more…
FULLY OPERATIONAL WORKSHOP IN GOOD CONDITION CASH, APPROVED CHEQUE, BANK TRANSFER
Tree Works. Removal of dead & dangerous trees, tree trimming, stump grinding, land clearing, 24 hours emergency works. Phone Office (07) 4124 7516 ASBESTOS Removal. DJ & MA Hose. QBCC 42753. Demolition, House raising, lowering. Phone (07) 4121 6644, 0418 764 236 or 0412 988 906 BOVERCON Pty Ltd – General Home Maintenance, carpentry & drywall. No jobs over $3300. Phone 0410 818 868 dane@bovercon.com.au CLOCK and Watch Repairs. Office hours Mon – Fri 8:30am – 4pm. Phone Glen Powell (07) 4123 4488 or Mobile 0417 640 604 FRASER Coast Shutters – Plantation Shutters. Competitive price. Fast turn around installation. Local Maryborough based. Call Ed or Karen on 0401 288 644
STEVE’S Roofing & Guttering – 25 years local work. Repairs & replacements. Phone 0474 028 767. Jobs to the value of $3300.
SUB-COOLED Air Conditioning & Refrigeration. Enjoy the benefits of ducted air conditioning. Phone Greg
SOUTH KOLAN CLEARING SALE
A/C: Singh Family Saturday 27th July 9.30am 107 Keoghs Road, South Kolan.
UNRESERVED, NO BUYERS PREMIUM.
TRACTORS: New Holland T6030 4wd air cab 4060hrs 112hp, Fiat New Holland 55-66S 4wd rops 55hp, Fiat New Holland 55-66S 4wd rops 55hp, New Holland TT75 4wd rops 75hp, New Holland TT75 4wd rops 75hp, New HollandTT75 4wd rops 75hp, New Holland TT75 4wd rops 75hp, Kubota B3030 cab 30hp, Kubota B7000, Fiat 8090DT cab 4wd 90hp, Kubota cab tractor, Massey 373 4wd (repair/parts), New Holland TT75 4wd with forklift
SPRAYING: Tornado TPD3000 sprayer/mister, Jacto sprayer/mister, Silvan trailing boom spray, Silvan spray tanks, Zaturn 1000lt spray unit, Silvan 800lt 3pt linkage spray unit, 3 x Arkal 3 & 4 bank filter systems.
MISCELLANEOUS: 130 x 780 Nally bins, pallet wrapping machine, 11metre gal beams (new), 11metre Z purlins (new), roofing iron (new), 4 x rolls shade cloth (new), wire rope, overhead fuel tanks, pallet of new trickle, Honda pressure washer, Honda 8kva generator, shed shelving, Honda transfer pump, lifting chains, mobile toolbox, 10 x buckets rat poison, drill press, Boc 250 Mig welder, drop saw, air compressor, bubble wrap, work benches, fire hose reels, Mikskaar white peat bales, Vermiculite, Potash, mobile generator (on trailer), Cropland 12volt diesel tank, aluminum wash tank.
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Gymnasts set to soar to new levels of excellence
GLEN PORTEOUS
GYMNASTICS: Dreams of flying through the air and running fast helped to inspire gymnast protégé Riley Saunders-Forbes to join Maryborough GymSports.
“I like to fly through the air when I do my gymnastics and I love to run fast,” Riley said.
The 10-year-old trains up to 13 hours a week without complaint and has several upcoming competitions with the Sunshine Coast Regional Championships in August and the State Championships in September where he will represent Maryborough.
Part of his success comes from the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics program at Maryborough GymSports program providing quality training by accredited coaches.
It provides six apparatus
that has high bar, parallel bar, floor, vault, pommel and rings designed to build full body strength, especially in the upper body and core.
Coach Kelsey Connell said it is good to see Riley training hard with his gymnastic work.
“We are focusing on making the little things better and improving his gymnastics work,” she said .
The popular Maryborough gymnastics club is constantly working on next level professionalism and has been in collaboration with Mitchelton Youth Club (MYC) in Brisbane.
“Riley was gymnastics talent identified by MYC and has been doing some intensive training with boys his own age and highperformance coaches down there,” Connell said.
“They have a very supportive culture especially with men’s gymnastics and helped our club gymnasts overall.”
Connell said the positive working partnership with MYC has had a good flow on effect for the Maryborough GymSports
to help ensure high levels of professionalism with the club.
“There is a busy competition schedule for the gymnasts over the next couple of months and they have been training hard.” she said.
Wide Bay archers hit bullseye at national competition
GLEN PORTEOUS
ARCHERY: Wide Bay Archers Inc recently hosted the 2024 International Field Archery Association national competition last week.
There were 64 competitors from Western Australia, Victoria and New South Wales with the youngest archer aged four and the eldest was aged 84.
There were different categories ranging from cubs, juniors, adults and veterans shooting recurve, or compound bows in either a barebow, hunter or freestyle setup.
There were 28 targets to shoot with four arrows per target (round target faces) for the first two days, then 28 targets (animal pictures) for the last day with the top two competitors having a shootout at 80 yards
to claim victory by one point with 1680 points to compete for.
Despite some challenging weather, the three-day competition was a great success with local archer Martin Airey claiming Bowhunter Unlimited Category.
“The shoot off for the final was good and everyone went outside to watch it,” Airey said.
“Put in a lot of training and hard work to win.”
Wide Bay Archers Inc had a good representation at the competition with great success for their respective classes.
The other winners from the club were: Dave Brown – B Grade Bowhunter Unlimited Category, Ruth Dodd – Ladies Barebow Recurve C Class, Josie Rehren – Cub Girls
Barebow and Zara Brown – Cub Girls Freestyle Unlimited.
The club is located on the Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road just past the Susan River Homestead and played host again to the prestigious competition.
Airey also said the club was thankful for the
Former Maryborough powerlifter masters world championship in Europe
GLEN PORTEOUS POWER-LIFTING:
Former Maryborough bench press athlete Nathan Flick has recently come out of retirement to again lay claim to world champion status.
Flick won first place at the U90kg 50–54-year-old World Drugfree Benchpress Championship in the Netherlands lifting the winning weight of 140kg.
“I was the only Australian at the competition and it was pretty good one with competitors and organisers respecting what I have achieved,” Flick said.
“It’s a unique international recognition with a small bracket of people and a bit surreal at the time. Coming out of retirement after all these years and to win has been a great achievement.”
volunteers for helping out and making the competition a great success.”
There has been months of preparation and countless hours by the volunteers, Range Captains and Club President who were all vital in helping to host this national event for the second time in four years.”
Flick now resides at Mermaid Waters on the Gold Coast and was training with his son Anderson, they both did some research and realised the weights he was training with would get him qualification for the upcoming international masters competition.
It was sporting fate and the alignment of stars that saw Flick getting to Europe to compete.
Fortune favours the sporting brave and Flick nominated for the competition and proved the ‘why not have a go’ attitude and hard work will pay off to secure victory.
Flick first trained at power-lifting with Gary Steinhardt and Maryborough Powerlifting Club and became the World Benchpress Champion, lifting 170 kgs at 21 years old. He competed at the World Drug Free Powerlifting Championships for four years (1995 – 98) and was champion in the Open Division and or 23yrs division each year and broke six world records in four years, three of which are still standing.
There is also a plaque in the Maryborough Walk of Achievement to honour Flick’s outstanding achievements to help put the Heritage City on the international sporting map.
“The last nine months have been a bit of a whirlwind and a conversation that started with my son Anderson and daughter Aria and dedicated training in the last six months helped me to win another world championship,” Flick said.
“I had just turned 50 and qualified for that masters division, I had to travel to Germany for the company that I work for and it was all around the same time as the competition,” he said.
The Wide Bay Archers Inc recently hosted the 2024 International Field Archery Association national titles from July 3 to July 5. (Supplied)
Former Maryborough powerlifter Nathan Flick recently secured world championship benchpress in the Netherlands. (Supplied).
Maryborough GymSports gymnasts Maykayla Wight, Kelsey Connell (Coach), Charlyce Watson, Riley Saunders-Forbes and Cydi Ferguson have been training hard for upcoming competitions. (Glen Porteous).
Winter weather just perfect
The team from FREEDOM FISHING SUPPLIES
WE COULD not have asked for any better weather to kick off the first week of the school holidays!
The second week was not as good, however but we are lucky enough to live where there are plenty of
creeks and rivers to still get on the water.
Let’s see the report.
With the weather conditions as good as they were, anglers headed wide to take full advantage of the dark moon and light winds, with all spots firing in pretty well all locations we heard of.
Top end of Fraser between Rooneys and Wathumba produced mixed bags of reefies, such as cod, blackall, railway perch and snapper up to 6kg mark and just on dusk
THIS WEEK'S BRAG BOARD
seems to be the best bite time for the snapper.
Out over the bottom Wide Bay Bar landed fisho’s nice spangled emperor, snapper, pearlies. red emperor and mixed parrot and cod...not to mention the pelagic species such as cobia, Spanish mackerel and GTs.
Most found using the popular Berserker jigs or squid and pillie combination bait worked the best, as well as a large striped flesh bait.
The Great Sandy Strait
has been a top spot to take the family out fishing for the day.
Protected waters, plenty of fish action and beautiful scenery it should made for a memorable trip.
Good size tailor and mackerel are taking medium dive lures on the troll around Kimbackers Ledge plus good catches of legal scarlets, grassy sweetlip, cod and blackall can all be found around the structure or the reefs.
The winter whiting have continued to entertain and
feed families who have been chasing them; again the best bait presentation is a worm, striped squid or a yabbie.
The Gulp Bloody Soft plastic worms also work a treat on the winteries.
The best places are in the deep waters out off Tinnanbar, Point Vernon or Woodgate Beach.
Almost as addictive as whiting fishing is squiding.
Many have been jagging a few squid down around Poona and Boonooroo even
in waters up to 8m deep, or walking the flats and around the rocks of an evening hand spearing some.
Not to be outdone, the mighty Mary River has been fishing well still for big bream, grunter and threadfin with some blue salmon and the odd barra amongst the catches.
Even though the water temperature has dropped, mud crabs are still being spotted.
Nothing beats the taste of a nice muddie.
First up is Dusty who made the most of the holidays landing this nice Barra. Hailee is doing it for the girls this week with her first ever sweetlip. Well done! Rueben enjoy his visit over the holidays landing this nice flathead in the Strait. Melissa with a beautiful rusty buck also caught in the Strait.
Bowls Results
DOON VILLA
Jackpot Pairs 27 / 6 / 24 cancelled due to inclement weather.
Championship Mixed Pairs
Final : K.Selby (substitute L.Hannaford), J.Devenish d L.Johnson, K.Johnson 24-15.
Meat Tray Triples : Winners - S.Hyde, L.Johnson, K.Johnson 2 w + 22. Runners Up - R.Andersen, B.George, T.Buckley 1 L 1 w 18.
R.Window, S.Patch, A.Scholl 2 w + 19. Unreadable card 1 w 1 D. W.Raguse, K.Turnbull, L.Hannaford 1 L 1 w 14. J.McCoombe, G.Gambie, N.Gambie 1 L 1 w 14.
F.Golsboury, G.Comby, R.Norman1 L 1 w 11. R.Kelly, T.Fergusson, H.Self 1 w 1 L. I.Akelsen, G.Kemp, K.Pieper 1 w 1 L. C.Laughton, L.Laughton, R.Whittaker 1 w 1 D. T.Jackson, T.Dillon, B.Jackson 1 w 1 L. L.Rampton, P.Whittaker, J.Demarco 2 L. T. PIKE, Marco, P.Clarke 2 L. K.Paxton, N.Weinheimer, R.Dillon 2 L. - C White, scribe
MARYBOROUGH Ladies Results
Wed 5/6 – Championship Games Fours Final N McDonald, L Frivaldo, C Murdoch, L Gundry def N Andreason, P Matsen, A Blazely, M Donoghue (substituting for P Howard) 25-17
Triples Final
L Frivaldo, C Murdoch, L Gundry def S Natoli, A Blazely, L Handley 20-19
Mens Results
Thurs 30/5 – Mens Jackpot
Pairs
Rod McLeish Ken Milzewski def Ray Watts Peter Frawley 28-12
Ric Eduards Des Kohler def Nev Carter Warren Ashford 14-14
Ray Relton Trevor Pike def Mark Jensen Ross Jensen 24-14
Cliff Lean Wally Burton def Bruce Fitzsimmons Nev Nitz 32-18
Darren Redman Kevin O’Brien def Terry Jackson Paul Clarke 21-18
Bob Henningsen Athol Francis def Chris Hutchinson Owen Maughan 20-10
Alan Blackwell Arthur Simpson def Pat Davis Laurie Genrich 30-14
Bob Long Anthony Aiello def John Natoli Alan Dennison 18-17
Bernie Dean Gordon Heselwood John Dawson def Steve Jones Peter Harvey Des Blazely 24-16 9
Thur 6/6 - Mens Jackpot
Pairs
M Anderson, P Clarke def W Ward, C English 16-15
N Johnson, B Donohue def B Fitzsimmons, D Blazely 20-16
A Blackwell, A Simpson def G Heselwood, R McLeish 37-13
W Murdoch, G Hewson def B Long, A Aiello 16-13
N Carter, W Ashford def T Pike, R Relton 21-18
M McDonald, N Nitz def J
Dawson, M Stoneman 25-19
P Harvey, A Dennison def R Watts, P Frawley 23-19
P Davis, L Genrich def C Lean, J Natoli 27-7
T Lindeberg, B Dean def M Jensen, R Jensen 26-10
S Jones, N Gundry def R Eduards, M Tamati 19-15
B Henningsen, K O’Brien def C Hutchison, O Maughan 21-15
Thur 20/6 - Mens Jackpot Pairs
Bruce Fitzsimmons Peter Frawley def Keith Campbell Bernie Dean 16-15
Trevor Lindeberg Cec Roberts def Pat Davis Laurie Genrich 31-11
Nev Carter Warren Ashford def Peter Harvey Alan Dennison 15-11
Gordon Heselwood Rod
McLeish def Mark Jensen Ross Jensen 24-13
Col English Mike Stoneman
Des Blazely def Peter Nolan
John Tamati Mike Tamati 38-6
Tom Reid Ric Eduards def Des Kohler Noel Johnson 25-15
Mike McDonald Marshall
Anderson def Des Bretherton
Les Hamilton 22-17
Alan Blackwell Arthur
Simpson def Bob Henningsen Greg Walker 26-11
Jeff Mulhall Kevin O’Brien def Chris Hutchison Owen
