The Maryborough Sun - July 13, 2023

FRASER POPS!

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CRAIG WINTER

ONE OF the most popular festivals on the Fraser Coast is back this weekend, as FraserPop sets out once again to spellbind guests with costumes, demonstrations and celebrity speakers.

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 reenactors, professional wrestling, jousting, the Blues Brothers stage show, lightsaber training, anime presentations and much, much more.

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If you’ve ever imagined it, it probably happens at FraserPop. FraserPop is held on both Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 July, starting from 10am on the school grounds.

Special guests include the star of Wolf Creek, actor John Jarrett, Australian professional wrestler Nathan Jones, Matt Doran, comic artist Dean Rankine and many others.

See our event map and schedule on page 13 of this edition.

Most of FraserPop is free, but if you want tickets to the bigger events, just search FRASERPOP at eventbrite. com.au for more information. Go to the FraserPop Facebook page for additional details on all of the event’s attractions.

SMALL HOUSE CLEARANCE 10am Sunday July 30 TBA - Craignish

BRUCE SAUNDERS MP

Member for Maryborough

Budget Newsletter

July 2023

DOWNER RAIL MARYBOROUGH AWARDED QTMP DESIGN BUILD AND MAINTAIN CONTRACT

Downer has been awarded the contract to design, build and maintain the next generation of Queensland trains. This will bring in hundreds of manufacturing and rail opportunities right here in Maryborough. Our community will reap the benefits of long-term training and job opportunities right in their own backyard for years to come.

I am delighted to see Downer being awarded this contract for the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program. Downer has a long-standing history of train manufacturing right here in Maryborough. This announcement will not only provide the community with a pipeline of jobs into the future, there will also be flow on effects to local businesses long term. The 800 jobs will be assisting families, keeping skills in the region and supporting the overall economy.

BRUCE SAUNDERS MP

Member for Maryborough

Rising Above the Floodwaters

Cost of Living Support

*$550 Cost of Living

Rebate on electricity bills to all Queensland households

*$700 Cost of Living

Rebate on electricity bills for vulnerable households, in addition to the exising $372 under the Queensland Electricity Rebate scheme, bringing total rebates for this group to $1072

*$650 rebate on electricity

bills for around 205,000 eligible small businesses, cutting the cost of doing business in Queensland

* $645 million over 4 years for 15 hours of free kindy for all 4-year-olds

* $70.3 million over 4 years to increase assistance to regional patients through the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme

* Up to $150 for eligible children aged 0 to 4 years for learn-to-swim activities

* $2.7 million over 2 years to extend and expand school breakfast programs in areas experiencing hardship across Queensland

* $315,000 to provide grant funding to Foodbank to deliver critical food relief

In 2022 flooding in the Maryborough Electorate caused damage to a multitude of homes and businesses Helen and Alisha, the owners of MAD Providore had floodwaters inundate their b business twice in a matter of months forcing them to look elsewhere for premises They moved into what initially was a temporary location, which soon became their permanent home at the Powerhouse building Renovations ensued and Helen a and Alisha now have a space that is unlike any other in town, as a gourmet deli and sandwich bar. Do yourself a favour and pop in for a Montville Coffee and one of their homemade sweets – the brownie is my go-to!

Tiaro aged care facility to close

THE axe is set to swing on Petrie Gardens at Tiaro, with Churches of Christ announcing it is closing the aged care facility at the end of the month.

A spokeswoman said the decision was made in light of the Federal Government’s changes to aged care compliance regulations, including the 24/7 nursing requirement that came into effect on July 1, and the minimum care minutes that will come into effect in October.

“We advised the residents of the closure last week, and we are in the fortunate position to able to offer our Petrie Gardens residents similar or better rooms at Fair Haven Maryborough, at no additional cost,” she said.

The site’s staff, which includes four personal care workers and a registered nurse, will be offered transfers to Fair Haven. All but one lives in

Maryborough.

Petrie Gardens has 10 beds, while Fair Haven has 86.

“We know that the loss of Petrie Gardens is a loss to the community, and we are saddened that we have had to make this decision,” the spokeswoman said.

“We’ll be exploring longterm opportunities for the

future use of the building which will align with community need.”

Churches of Christ boasts of Petrie Gardens’ tightknit community and busy activity calendar on its website. The site was still accepting inquiries about the single ensuite rooms as of Monday.

At its most-recent Aged

Community Briefs

School Show’n’Shine

MARYBOROUGH Special School will be holding a Show’n’Shine on Sunday August 20.

The event is being held in conjunction with the Maryborough Hockey Association, and will feature plenty of show vehicles, food and drinks, and lots of entertainment.

Gates open to car and bike show entries from 7am for $5, and to the public at 9am for a gold coin donation. All proceeds go to the school’s P&C.

Lifeline needs volunteers

LIFELINE Fraser Coast is calling for volunteers to train as Crisis Supporters from the privacy and comfort of their own home.

At the same time as supporting the in-demand national network, volunteers will be able to build the Crisis Support skillset in regional areas.

While prospective volunteers must go through a rigorous check prior to the commencement of training to ensure their self-provided technology, internet speed and workspace is suitable, volunteers will have flexibility of location and shift times.

Sally Holstein, Lifeline Fraser Coast Service Leader, is excited to present important volunteer opportunities to people in remote areas who are keen to give back.

Care Quality and Safety Commission audit in June last year, the 10-bed facility was found to be compliant across all seven standards.

The audit commended staff and the facility for having high standards of healthcare provision, record keeping and maintaining residents’ dignity.

“Online information sessions are available for anyone interested in how they can support Lifeline as a Crisis Support volunteer,” Ms Holstein said.

“All the training is provided online and coaching is provided virtually – meaning people don’t have to travel to a larger town to take part.”

Information sessions are being held via Zoom in July and August. For further information visit http://www. myuniting.care/crisisvol or contact the Lifeline Hervey Bay office.

Petrie Gardens in Tiaro will soon close. (Churches of Christ)

SPORTS MONEY

Is it just me, or do others think we have lost our way in the governance of our country?

Our nation is struggling to keep essential services like health, education, policing and housing in working order, but they spend an estimated 5 billion dollars on sporting events like the Olympics,

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which, in the long term will benefit very few Australians.

Our state government, I presume backed by the feds, will demolish schools to build palatial venues.

The Tasmanian government likewise, has hospitals closing and yet pledge $900,000,000 - yes that’s nine hundred million, to get a

General Construction Induction Card

Tasmanian AFL team up and running.

We have allowed sport to be made our God. and the fall out is palpable across all levels of our land.

If a society is judged by the way they treat their most vulnerable and its provisions of health and education to all, we are sadly falling into the “fail “box.

- Anne Morris

K’GARI DINGOS

Reading the article in which you put in on page

9 June 29th 2023 and I couldn’t keep quiet any longer.

The amount of signals on the island informing tourists not to feed or leave children unattended etc etc is obviously not being followed.

The food sources have been removed, ie brambles, anything washes up and even feeding stations, do u really think all dingoes are going to know thier way to thier fast food destinations. Sorry for my sarcasm here, but

someone needs to say something. Not only that they have been moved fenced (electrically) grids etc, so why are we having more incidents of attacks.

I saw the video circulating with the French tourist, the dog was going to move away had she just stayed calm and seated until it passed she would not of been bitten on her buttocks. Someone needs to be the voice for these majestic animals. The government is too concerned about monetary gains to really be giving

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a damn. K’Gari was handed back so allow the Butchulla peoples to protect not just the island but the animals too

There needs to be a course people need to complete, a waiver signed that they acknowledge and respect the island and wildlife and should it be found that they have not followed they have a lifetime ban from the island. No more children under a certain height and or age or both.

Allow the dingo’s to hunt, a feeding station is taking their natural instincts from them. It is the human race to blame for this. Better health of these animals need to take top priority they look sickly unwell.

Stop killing our Gari island dogs soon as something happens. The man who intentionally killed a dingo with his vehicle, is he sitting in jail for intent to mame and kill and endangered species, animal cruelty, driving recklessly a motor vehicle, driving offences on a local beach etc the list is long of his offences. Does he have a lifetime

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ban from the island???

The same with the men who caused the fire on the island last year??? A lifetime ban for sure, the butchulla people’s lost important places to them due to that fire.

Something needs to give, and it’s about time the people fought harder for those without a voice. It’s time to wake up and stand for the islands dingoes before humanity wipes them out.

- Tracey Chilcott

Train contract official

JAY FIELDING

to Dr Appointments etc.

I was also a long term proud member of APEX Hervey Bay and have always put my hand up to help out other charities via my musical talents.

I am very vocal about corruption and for what I have seen over the last few years with the goings on within the council is disgusting, with not being transparent with the rate payers or residents.

A NEW era of train building in Maryborough has begun with Downer Rail and the Queensland Government officially signing a $4.6 billion contract to build 65 new trains.

Downer will now build the passenger trains at a state-owned purpose-built facility at Torbanlea.

Negotiations have been underway since the company was announced as the preferred supplier for the program earlier this year.

the next four years.

The first trains will roll out in 2026 with the 65th due to be delivered in 2032.

but it sets our state up for a strong transport future.

“Because Queensland trains should be made in Queensland.”

WHERE

ARE ALL THE CANDIDATES?

Re: where are all the candidates?

(Maryborough Sun July 6).

My Name is Rob Braddock and I will be putting up my hand to run for Division 10 in Hervey Bay.

I will be contesting against Zane O’Keefe and now also Rolf Light who was a previous councillor who did not contest the last election.

It’s time that people realised the importance of choosing an independent.

I have been a resident for just under 30 years originally from Melbourne and currently still run a successful business “Dial A Driver” and previously owned and ran the BAY2DORE Airport Shuttle Service and also The Trades Courier.

I have a good understanding of how business works and treat people how I like to be treated myself.

I have many morals and I am very community minded and am currently a committee member for WE GOT YOU FOUNDATION Raising money to purchase a bus for unprivileged people who cannot afford to get

It is these people who they should be working with and have open discussions or round the table meetings, for which i will be happy to do.

I will be parading my mobile Mobile Advertising Trailer and talking to the locals who want some who will be their voice, and stand by the people who pay their wages, i will work tirelessly to bring council and community together.

I am not afraid to stand up and speak against people who will try to buy me, it will not be happening. SO i ask for your vote in 2024

- Rob Braddock

John Allcott must not have noticed a young man named Darcy Wain at the Howard markets campaigning for Division 1 in our next election.

The locals seem to like him.

- Janet Harvey

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The new trains will be more accessible for people with a disability, with the addition of Train Boarding Bridges and Electronic Levelling Controls to address the gaps between platforms and trains, as well as phone-charging capabilities.

Construction is expected to start by the end of the year on both the manufacturing facility in Torbanlea and a new rail stabling and maintenance facility on the Gold Coast.

The $4.6b is part of the $7.1b Queensland Train Manufacturing Program, which the government says is key to its Queensland Big Build program, a record $89 billion dollar investment into infrastructure over

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said Queensland Big Build would support 58,000 jobs over the next 24 months, including 800 at the Torbanlea facility.

“Our government made a promise to bring train building back to Maryborough, and we have delivered,” Ms Palaszczuk said.

“I saw how much this contract means to the men and women of Maryborough when I visited Downer earlier this year – now we can get on with the job of building,” she said.

“Not only does this $7.1 billion program secure generations of job security, skills and training in Maryborough,

Member for Maryborough

Bruce Saunders, who is also the Assistant Minister for Regional Roads and Train Manufacturing, said he had fought hard for the people of Maryborough to see the commitment delivered on.

“This isn’t just about building trains – it’s an investment in the decades of skill we have here in Maryborough and in the generations of train builders to come,” Mr Saunders said.

“Early works are already underway in Torbanlea and in coming weeks they’ll start setting up site compounds, which will get the ball rolling for major construction to begin later this year,” he said.

“These 65 new trains

will support South East Queensland’s population boom, as well as Cross River Rail and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.” Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union state secretary Rohan Webb said the AMWU, along with its Downer members and the Maryborough community, had proudly fought to return rail manufacturing to the city.

“Today, our dream is one step closer to becoming a reality,” Mr Webb said.

“AMWU members at Downer EDI in Maryborough are skilled, respected, and acknowledged as some of the best train manufacturers in Australia,” he said.

“And now they’re set to lead the way as we rebuild manufacturing capacity in Australia.”

Local Guzman y Gomez confirmed

JAY FIELDING

CONSTRUCTION is set to begin on a new dining option in Maryborough.

Crews moved in last week to demolish the former Cripps Auto Electrical Service building on the corner of Alice and John Streets ahead of work on a new building, to be home to Guzman y Gomez.

A development application for the site was lodged with Fraser Coast Regional Council in September.

It included plans for a 230sqm building, and a two-lane drive-through and waiting bay.

Guzman y Gomez offers casual dining and takeaway options, specialising in Mexican cuisine with burritos, nachos, tacos, quesadillas and other Mexican-inspired items available.

The chain was established in Sydney in 2006 by New Yorkers Steven Marks and Robert Hazan, and operates more than 160 restaurants in Australia.

Labor axed local water project, claims Llew

LLEW O’Brien says that the State and Federal Labor Government’s secret cancellation of an $18 million grant for a water storage project in Maryborough will reduce agricultural production and turn off investment.

The Federal Member for Wide Bay said that the project, announced in April 2019, was initially delayed when the closure of the Maryborough Sugar Mill was announced in November 2020. Subsequently Maryborough Canegrowers and Rural Funds Management worked with representatives from Sunwater to advance the proposal.

“We know this is the water security project for Maryborough that the Queensland State Labor Government never wanted - and now they have conspired with the Federal Albanese Labor Government to kill it off,” Mr O’Brien said.

“Negotiations between all parties were proceeding up until the time of the May 2022 Federal election. It was anticipated a contract would be in place in time for the new Federal Government’s contract execution deadline of 28 April 2023.”

“But leading up to that deadline there was a wall of silence from Sunwater, and enquiries from my office to the Government were not responded to,” Mr O’Brien said.

“(Recently) in Senate Estimates, my suspicions that the deal had been secretly killed off were confirmed, when Senator Bridget McKenzie asked the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Communication, Regional Development and the Arts if a contract for the project was executed.”

In response, the Department said on 24 March 2023 it received

Green light for showgrounds plan

advice from Sunwater that it would not proceed with the project as Sunwater was unable to meet contract and construction deadlines.

“Such was the lack of interest by the State Labor Government in this project that it may not have even sought extensions to those deadlines,” Mr O’Brien said.

“It wrapped the project’s cancellation up in secrecy by not telling key stakeholders like Maryborough Canegrowers it had axed contract negotiations.”

Water supply is a key issue for Maryborough and the Fraser Coast, and this project was specifically designed to provide water security to farmers in times of drought.

“We all know what drought looks like in Maryborough and the Fraser Coast and the devastating impact it has on farmers, jobs, and the local economy.”

“People in Maryborough have every right to be disappointed that Bruce Saunders, after campaigning on water security, allowed his Labor State Government to conspire with his Labor mates in Canberra to kill off this vital project for Maryborough,” Mr O’Brien said.

On 13 March 2017 the Member for Maryborough

Bruce Saunders called on the Federal Government to invest in water storage in Maryborough.

“If we don’t get the water, we won’t get the biofuels. It’s crucial the federal government come to party with it and help us finance it,” Mr Saunders said at the time.

Then in 2019, after Mr O’Brien announced the $18 million water storage project, Mr Saunders said water was still a priority, saying he’d raised the issue with Premier Anastacia Palaszczuk during a visit.

“Water storage is something I really want,” Mr Saunders said in 2019.

“But now we all know when a firm offer of $18 million for water was on the table for Maryborough, the Albanese and Palaszczuk Labor Governments just turn off the tap and walk away.”

Mr O’Brien said he is concerned what other Labor cuts might be in line for Wide Bay.

“With this project axed and the Tiaro bypass, Bridges Renewal Program, Roads to Recovery Program, Black Spot Program and Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program all pushed out to reviews, it shows Labor has no plan for regional Australia.”

Mr Saunders office has been contacted for comment.

A SECOND covered arena, an upgraded equestrian crosscountry course and a new recreation node with covered picnic shelters and views of the lake are among the features included in the Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Park Master Plan.

At its meeting this week, Fraser Coast Regional Council endorsed the master plan to guide the development of the showgrounds over the next 10 to 15 years.

Cr Jade Wellings said the Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Park was one of Council’s most important assets as it was a regionally significant facility on a fully fenced 105-hectare site with frontage to the Bruce Highway.

“The Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Park is used by many groups including horse riders, the Fraser Coast Agricultural Show Society, Lifeline and Rotary Clubs from Hervey Bay and Maryborough,” she said.

“Usage of the facility has more than doubled since 2017, and we aim to ensure that it continues to attract large events such as lifestyle expos, caravan and RV rallies and major equestrian events.

“The master plan includes options to provide a second covered arena allowing additional events to be held undercover.

“The development of the recreation node and buildings near the main entrance would boost facilities for community groups and help activate the venue as a recreational reserve.

“New roads and parking would allow the facility to be sectioned so multiple events could be held at the same time without affecting each other.

“There are also plans to expand and improve the mountain bike trail network to improve separation between bike riders and horse riders.”

Cr Wellings said Council was already investing in improvements at the showgrounds, with the main hall recently undergoing a $4.4 million refurbishment and $1.1 million allocated in the 2023/24 budget to replace electrical assets and to install and replace toilets.

“Two key priorities in Council’s new Corporate Plan are to better plan for the future and effectively manage and maintain our assets, and that’s exactly what we are doing at the showgrounds,” she said.

Maryborough Showgrounds proposed southern arena. (FCRC)

Maryborough Showgrounds masterplan. (FCRC)

Llew says Labor has quietly axed our water storage. (Sunwater)

Local real estate investment boost

JAY FIELDING

THE local real estate industry has been given a boost by a new report extolling the virtue of investing in Maryborough.

The city has earned a spot in Smart Property Investment’s FAST 50 ranking for 2024.

The report and ranking combine the views of a 14-strong investment expert panel and recent housing performance drawn from open-source data and aim to give insight into the 50 Australian locations best primed for future growth.

With a current median price of $340,000, the report says Maryborough offers an affordable opportunity for home buyers and investors.

Margaret Lomas, the creator, host and producer of web TV property investment show Property Investing Matters, said Maryborough also had significant untapped potential.

“It is placed to enjoy runoff demand from nearby Hervey Bay – long-term opportunity for growth over time, suitable for those wanting low buyin prices and higher yields,” Lomas said. Median quarterly growth of 1.5 per cent and 12-month growth of 17.2 per cent in prices the suburb is steadily gaining attention from astute investors.

As well as good capital growth prospects,

Regional Queensland critical to Australian manufacturing

From ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR MANUFACTURING, TIM AYRES

manufacturing industry.

Maryborough also boasts a strong rental market.

Landlords are in a good position to cash in with a gross rental yield of 6.3 per cent, a median rent of $410 and low vacancy rates.

“Investors will find Maryborough’s relatively low entry price point and projected growth potential highly attractive, while projected tourism figures for the region mean the demand for both short-term and long-term rental properties is expected to rise,” the report said.

Meanwhile, new research from a subsidiary of the PropTech Group, Real Estate Investar, has also identified Maryborough among the locations with the most opportunities to subdivide.

Joe Hanna, managing director and chief executive officer at PropTech Group, said he believed the fact properties with high subdivision opportunities were not more expensive showed there was still many opportunities for investors.

“The purchase price isn’t higher and doesn’t reflect the value you can unlock by subdividing. That’s probably because of the work and uncertainty involved in the process,” he said.

“There is plenty of opportunities for investors willing to go this route.”

IT’S BEEN a big month for Australian manufacturing and for the story of train manufacturing in regional Australia.

A few weeks ago, I was in Maryborough, the heart of Australian rail manufacturing, to announce that the Albanese Government is taking another step in delivering our National Rail Manufacturing Plan to build more trains here.

While I am reluctant to concede this point during State of Origin season, it’s clear Queensland has led by example. Investing billions of dollars in rail manufacturing and fighting for good, local jobs in the process.

Rail manufacturing is core to the story of Queensland and its progress.

In 1873 John Walker relocated his workshops from Ballarat to Maryborough and built Queensland’s first steam engine, 150 years ago.

The company he founded, Walkers Limited, went on to build thousands of trains and became a major manufacturer of railway rolling stock.

Queensland-made trains rolled out across Queensland and all over Australia.

That proud tradition persists today, broken only by the short period the Campbell Newman government sent rail manufacturing projects and jobs offshore. The election of a new Labor Queensland government has seen a return to a commitment to local manufacturing.

Recently, the Palaszczuk Queensland government committed $7.1 billion to boost the state’s rail

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My home state of New South Wales had a similar history. A long, proud history of making trains locally, broken by the former NSW Liberal government, openly hostile to local manufacturing, offshoring thousands of regional jobs.

The NSW Liberals put local jobs last – and were then mugged by overseas manufacturers who delivered late, over budget and with trains that didn’t fit at stations and ferries that didn’t fit under bridges.

Now the newly elected Minns Government has committed to future rail manufacturing in the state. The other states get it too.

The Victorian government is investing $986 million in 25 state of the art X’Trapolis 2.0 metro trains.

The Western Australian government is committing $1.6 billion to deliver 246 new C-series railcars, and six new diesel railcars to replace the existing Australind Service between Perth and Bunbury.

The Albanese Government’s National Rail Manufacturing Plan will help coordinate billions of dollars of state rail procurement and manufacturing to build a more sustainable and competitive rail manufacturing industry.

This will help to grow jobs, capability and export opportunities over the longterm - ensuring Australia gets maximum value for every dollar spent.

Australia can make the trains of the future, building long-term industrial capability and delivering good jobs in our regions and suburbs.

I was recently in Maryborough to announce the appointment of Jacqui

Walters as the National Rail Manufacturing Advocate and a Rail Innovation Council with eight leading experts from the rail sector.

Ms Walters’ decades of experience in the transport sector is complemented by her leadership experience driving large procurements in the energy sector and achieving strong outcomes for public expenditure.

She will help improve coordination of state and territory procurement of passenger trains, driving better outcomes for Australia and the hundreds of thousands of Australians who travel via the rail network every day.

State and territory governments are making multi-billion-dollar investments in passenger and freight trains and rail infrastructure to expand and modernise our public transport network.

Almost all Australian train manufacturing will happen in regional Australia, where companies like Downer support thousands of jobs both directly and through

their supply chains.

On top of the fact that they create local, secure jobs, rail manufacturers generate significant economic activity and productivity.

Growing Australia’s industrial capability is critical.

Harvard University’s Economic Complexity Index shows Australia has dropped from 60th in the world almost two decades ago to 91st.

For almost a decade, we had a Coalition government at the federal level that didn’t have confidence in Australian industrial capability. As a consequence, thousands and thousands of manufacturing jobs were lost offshore, including in the car industry.

The Albanese Government’s Rail Plan will help drive further regional development and support the manufacturing jobs of the future.

To build trains right and build them right here.

Assistant Minister Ayers says that manufacturing is crucial to regional Queensland. (File)

Australian Town Criers Championships, Maryborough 2023

Town Criers ring it out in Maryborough

CRAIG WINTER

WHILST our own award winning Town Crier Ken Ashford had to sit it out for hosting duties, others from around the country gathered in Maryborough last week to compete for a range of titles.

Eventual winner, Toowoomba Region Town Crier Kevin Howarth also added the title of Loudest

Cry at 96 decibels.

Ken had placed second in two previous outings, so the win was warmly welcomed by him, and his home town.

The national championships of the Ancient and Honourable Guild of Australian Town Criers were held in conjunction with the Mary Poppins festival.

PHOTOS BY GLENN MORRIS

Burrum Coalfest 22 July

NOW in it’s tenth year, the Burrum Coal Discovery Festival celebrates the discovery of coal in the district over 150 years ago.

Coal was mined here right up until 1997, and the Howard Power Station ran on the local product from it’s opening in 1951 until it closed in 1980.

Highlights of the Festival include the costume parade where locals and visitors alike join in period dress at 10.30am

on Saturday 22 July. Howard has a war memorial that remembers the 37 locally born soldiers who died in WWI, and the 5th Lighthorse brigade highlights those connections.

The Brigade will be on display all day along with the Shannon’s car show, heritage machinery, dog obedience displays dancers, chainsaw artists and much more.

The Grand Parade at 9.30

features local school floats, military and historical marchers and is not to be missed.

Plenty of food and market stalls will be operating, and the kids can enjoy horse rides, face painting and the jumping castle. Festivities begin at 9am on Saturday 22nd at Howard Reserve. Entry is free.

OTHER EVENTS ON THE FIELD

WINTER AUCTIONS will be providing free valuations from their marquee from 10am-2pm (max 2 items per person please), face painting, dog obedience, motorcycles, food stalls, rocka-billy dances, Shannon’s motor & caravan show, 5th Light Horse brigade, heritage machinery, chainsaw artists, horse rides, market stalls, jumping castle etc.

Mary Poppins

Festival a great tourism drawcard

CRAIG WINTER

NOT only did locals and visitors enjoy the recent Mary Poppins Festival, but business owners also reaped the benefits as thousands of tourists flocked to the Heritage City.

CBD businesspeople enjoyed one of the busiest months of the year so far, after a lacklustre start to

2023, with many relieved that the streets were once again busy with traffic.

Some shops reported a jump in sales as much as 30%.

Despite threating rain, crowds gathered in Wharf Street and Queen’s Park to enjoy the spectacle of the Festival.

Highlights including the

chimney sweeps race, dancers, and a cast of characters roaming the streets were again the top drawcards.

“There should be more attractions of this quality around regional Australia.” said Sharon Blake who travelled from from Lismore for the Festival.

“We’ll see you again!”

Mary Poppins Festival

Have been extended until 31 july 2023

PHOTOS: Glenn Morris

First Treasure Chest competition winner!

CONGRATULATIONS

to Stacey Burns who last week won vouchers to the value of $450 in The Maryborough Sun’s June Treasure Chest draw.

Stacey won by shopping at Spar Express, just one of the 57 participating local businesses.

The ‘buy local’ campaign has been a huge success with many hundreds of entires lodged already.

Each month, one lucky winner will win a bunch

Dead band composer honoured in the rain

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is our first monthly winner.

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AMID rather appropriate sporadic showers and winter winds, visitors from the locally hosted music teachers conference and brass band members gathered at a Maryborough gravesite to remember a composer.

Charles Trussell was a prominent musician in brass bands both in Australia and New Zealand during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

He started his musical education in a school boys band in London from the age of 11, playing tenor horn.

At 14 he enlisted in the British Army as a band boy and served with the 2nd Battalion of the 14th Regiment of Foot and later the Prince of Wales Regiment in India.

During this time he played euphonium and studied musical composition and harmony. He emigrated to Australia after 13 years in the army and settled

in Maryborough. He spent his local career living and working both in Queensland and Tasmania where he conducted many prominent bands and choirs, before retiring and resettling in Bauple. He continued playing with bands and was active composing and arranging mostly contest pieces for brass bands, receiving high praise for the quality of his music, especially his various selections from

Verdi operas.

Charles Trussell died on 23 December 1946 aged 85.

Craig Dabblesteen is a music historian who is restoring music from

Australian composers including Charles Trussell and along with Maryborough Excelsior Musical Director Mel Neilsen, the pair honoured the musician with several tunes composed by him.

Charles Trussell, and (right) band members play his compositions to honour his work. (Craig Winter)

Stacey Burns

(Craig Winter)

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products to the value of $10,000.

That’s a total prize pool in excess of $15,000.

Each time you shop at a participating business, send in your entry form along with a copy of your receipt to go into the draw for both the monthly and

the grand prize.

At the end of the promotion in November, a single reader will be drawn to win the combined prize pool of cash, vouchers and products.

You can enter as many times as you like, but only one entry per receipt.

Each month, a new entry form will be published in The Maryborough Sun which is eligible for that month’s prize draw.

All monthly winners are placed back into the barrel for the grand prize.

Full term & conditions are available on our website.

Treasure Chest Entry Form

Pop-in Op Shop

AS MANY continue to struggle with the rising cost of living, there are still people trying to make that struggle just a little easier.

They commonly fly under the radar whilst giving selflessly their time and talent to benefit the community in which they live.

Kerrie Gordes is one such person. When the Anglican OP Shop had to relocate recently due to increasing rents, the parish made the decision to relocate the shop into the Memorial Hall, a huge job which involved a lot of work for Kerrie and her band of helpers.

Hours of sorting, cleaning and arranging displays went into making the newly opened OP Shop –now named The Pop-In Op Shop – into a treasure trove of bargains for those seeking items to keep them warm for the winter: blankets, rugs and coats now feature prominently as the cold continues.

Kerrie’s husband Lee, as in all good relationships, helps with heavy lifting and pick-up and delivery duties.

The shop serves not only

to bring affordable items to the public, but is the distribution point of care packs for those in great need and a place to stop and have a chat when life gets too difficult and a friendly ear is needed.

With the aid of ten other dedicated volunteers, Kerry sorts the donations and makes decisions about the best place for them – in the shop for sale, in bags for those seeking materials to sew and in containers to go to the “Tip Shop” for articles that can’t be housed.

The motto of the shop is ‘reuse or recycle’.

This means there is no waste and the proceeds of the sales go to the church to help them bear the cost of the soup kitchen and breakfasts which also operate out of the hall, and to provide food packages for the very needy.

People who have been priced out of their rentals, have a great need of goods to relocate, or set up some form of shelter, and Kerrie makes sure those in need are able to be helped.

The shop sells, clothes household items, jewellery, books and

jigsaw puzzles as well as assorted bric-a-brac.

Why not pop in for a look, perhaps find a bargain, and assist those less fortunate in our community.

The shop is open Monday to Thursday 9am till 1pm, the entrance is from Ellena St.

Kerrie Gordes (top) runs the recently relocated Anglican Pop-In Op Shop in the Memorial Hall and (above) Julita, one of the happy, helpful volunteers (Supplied)

Maryborough wharves fed a growing city

by FRASER COAST MAYOR

GEORGE SEYMOUR

ONE of the most pleasant and accessible walks on the Fraser Coast is along the banks of the Mary River beside Queen’s Park.

The views along this walk take in the magnificent trees in the park, the historic buildings of Wharf Street and, of course, the glorious river.

I could spend hours here looking out to the birds and boats bobbing in the river as it bends its way to the bay.

I also really enjoy being out on the water.

When I am in my kayak along this stretch of the river I like to explore along the mud and mangroves of the banks.

Here you can find the hints, traces, and reminders of how different this river bank once was.

Whilst quiet and peaceful now, for many decades this is where most of the port’s bustling wharves were.

Here ships from far off ports docked, with

passengers and goods for the growing city and also to take away the region’s products including timber, gold, coal, and sugar.

This involved hurried traffic out on to the wharves including trains, horses, vehicles, and men.

This flurry of activity out on the timber wharves took place where now we watch the water rise and fall with the tides amongst the mangroves.

For those with curiosity and an interest in history, here beside the bank and in the mangroves can be seen timber pylons and metal braces.

These are what remains of the many wharves including those known as Walker’s, Queen’s, Howard Smith & Co, Corser & Co, A.S.N. and Wilson Hart & Co.

The most substantial and grandest of the wharves was known by a few names including Government, Corporation and Melbourne Wharf, and was built in 1882.

It managed to survive the record 1893 floods but was demolished after the 1955 floods.

It had a rail siding and two cranes used to load and unload the ships.

The large cylindrical base of one of the cranes can still be seen in the mangroves.

This crane base lingers on in retirement here over six decades after the flood damaged wharf around it was dismantled.

The Port of Maryborough can trace its origins to 1847 when George Furber set up his wharf up the river near the Original Maryborough Site and it developed over the following decades, particularly as a result of the Gympie gold rush.

The completion of the Urangan Pier in 1917 provided the deep water access that would make the riverside wharves less and less viable.

With the closure of the wharves, Maryborough to a great degree lost its attachment to the river.

The river was our connection to the wider world, it was how people arrived and departed and for many it kept them employed.

Maryborough as a city

and as a community would be well served by a reconnection, both physically and mentally, to the Mary River. This re-emergence of the river in our lived experience and in our identity could embrace its role in our future but also its significance to our past.

Government Wharf in the 1920s (top) and (right) a remaining crane base from Government Wharf. (George Seymour)

More than an industry, a community

From CANEGROWERS CHAIRMAN OWEN MENKENS

RECENTLY, I was in Mackay for the funeral of local CANEGROWERS CEO Kerry Latter, who died following a short battle with cancer.

A friend and colleague, Kerry was a passionate and doggedly determined advocate not just for growers and the sugarcane industry more widely, but also for his local community.

He was a hugely respected member of the CANEGROWERS family and played a significant role in developing important industry policies.

Attending the service to celebrate Kerry’s life reminded me of just how intricately woven into the fabric of our local communities the sugarcane industry is.

For over 100 years, sugarcane has been the lifeblood of regional towns and cities right along the

At this time of the year, with the crush in full swing, it becomes evident just how important the industry is to regional Queensland.

With harvesters and haulouts rolling through paddocks, trucks and locos transporting cane to be crushed, and mills belching steam as they turn Queensland’s thirty million tonnes of cane into raw sugar - the industry is positively humming.

But all this activity, while being the most obvious and important operations in our industry, are just the tip of the iceberg.

People might be surprised to learn that in addition to the 4500 farmers who grow Queensland’s sugarcane crop, there are about 4500 mill workers who turn that cane into raw sugar.

Just as growers are the backbone of the industry, these mill workers are vitally important our continued success.

But there are also many

contribute to making our industry successful and who, in turn, rely on the success of our industry for their financial wellbeing.

From agronomist to accountants, boiler makers to baristas, car dealers to the crane operators at our ports – I could go right through the alphabet, listing jobs within our local communities that both help support and rely on the sugarcane industry for success.

In fact, independent research has found that in the 2020-21 year alone, Queensland’s sugarcane industry contributed $3.8 billion to the state’s economy and supported almost 23,000 direct and indirect jobs.

Like Kerry, many of these people go quietly about their everyday lives, servicing the industry, both directly and indirectly, without accolades or acknowledgment.

I’d like to take a minute to acknowledge and thank them for their contribution

just want our growers and millers to prosper, we want our friends, families, neighbours, and the wider communities in which we live and operate to thrive.

of a purple patch.

Sugar prices are high, some input prices are dropping, and so far we’re enjoying ideal harvesting

a more diverse and dynamic future.

I’m confident there’s a bright future ahead for our industry and that, in turn,

COMMUNITY & THE ARTS

FOR Kids BY Kids

Hello Maryborough!

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

A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about camping.

I wrote about the great outdoors and what you should take on camp.

A week later, I had a brand new camping experience - Year six camp.

For those of you who don’t know, or perhaps haven’t yet had the pleasure of going to a school camp, year six camp is where everybody in your grade at school, along with some of the teachers, travel to a place where you get the opportunities to do several unique activities and learn valuable skills and lessons.

It is a really fun experience and I would love to do it again.

If you are wondering about the difference between normal camping and year six camp, there are a few differences.

One of these differences was getting to share a cabin with some of my classmates. The experience was very enjoyable, like one big sleepover.

Our knowledge was also tested in a very amusing night of trivia.

Some of the activities we came across in camp included:

● Canoeing - This activity was one of my favourites, where we partnered up and paddled around a lake in canoes, playing various fun games to test our skills.

● Orienteering - In groups of three, we had to navigate our way around the camp using only a map. It was very exciting

and we encountered lots of wildlife along the way, including a whipbird.

● Rock Climbing (My personal favourite) - In this activity we had to work together to keep

with Phoebe Lee MARYBOROUGH SUN SUPER-CUB REPORTER

Maryborough Regional Art Society Gallery

- August at the gallery: Stefan Guseli.

- 9 June to 23 July, Maryborough Regional Art Society’s 76th

Annual Art exhibition, Gataker’s Artspace.

Exhibitions at Gatakers Artspace until 23 July

- 150th Anniversary of Maryborough Trains

- Consequences - Kelli Mac

- Music for Life - Mark Crocker

- The Glassery - Jo Bone, Lucy Quinn, Aaron Micallef, Jarred Wright & Christine Atkins

Exhibition at Gatakers Creative Space until 23 July

- 76th Annual Art Competition, Maryborough Regional Art Society

Creative Space Print Studio

Wednesdays from 9.30am

Saturdays from 10am

Gatakers Creative Space

Exhibitions at Hervey Bay Regional Gallery until 27 August

- Gordon Hookey: A MURRIALITY

- Origin Story

Printspace - Letterpress workshop with Blair Coffey

Sat 8 Jul, 9am, Gatakers Creative Space

Good - NT LIVE

Tue 11 Jul, 1pm, Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre

Art Club Teens Term 3

Thursdays 4pm, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery

Charmaine Wilson - The Australian Medium

Sun 16 Jul, 2pm, Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre

Queensland Ballet Community Classes

Sun 16 Jul, Sparks Dance Centre

our friends safe as they climbed up to the climbing wall in harnesses.

● Flying Fox - Perhaps the scariest and most breathtaking activity, the flying fox was an eleven metre tall zipline, where you had to climb up a ladder to reach a platform and away you went! It was scary, but worth it.

I was very impressed at the courage of all my peers, no matter what point of the ladder they reached, it was a wonderful example of determination.

Camp has taught me how to work together and to trust others, of which I am very thankful.

My time as a Scout also gave me much confidence to do these activities, and many other useful life skills that helped me on camp.

A big thank you to all the parents and teachers who helped organise the camp (and let’s not forget the staff at the camp, who provided delicious meals and organised all the activities too).

You are very much appreciated.

Art Club Term 3

Wednesdays 4pm, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery

Rhythms of Ireland

Fri 21 Jul, 7.30pm, Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre

Creative Glass workshop with Jo Bone (Adults)

Sat 22 Jul, 1pm, Gatakers Artspace

Creative Glass workshop with Jo Bone (Children aged 9+)

Sat 22 Jul, 10am, Gatakers Artspace

Animals & Art: Family Artist Talk

Tue 25 July, 12pm, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery

Exhibition at Gatakers Artspace

28 Jul - 10 Sep, Gatakers Artspace

Hanging by a Thread - Mosaics for Afghan women

28 Jul - 10 Sep, Gatakers Creative Space

Brolga Live @ Riverstage

Sat 29 July, 3pm, Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre

Exhibition Opening - 39th Annual Competitive Art

Exhibition - Hervey Bay Art Society

Sat 29 Jul, 2pm, Gatakers Artspace

Walanbaa Yulu-gi Burn the Floor

Tue 1 Aug, 7.30pm, Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre

Queen: It’s a kinda magic

Thu 3 Aug, 8pm, Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre

The Art of Arts Projects Workshop

Sun 6 Aug, 9.30am, Gatakers Creative Space

Marcia Hines - Still Shining

Sat 12 Aug, 7.30pm, Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre

Morning Melodies - Jenny Wynter By Request

Thu 17 Aug, 11am, Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre

Story Time at The Story Bank | Glorious Gardens

Tue 22 Aug, 10am, The Story Bank

Soweto Gospel Choir - Hope

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

Create Your Own Herbal Sachets

Sat 26 Aug, 9.30am, The Story Bank

Painted Pots Workshop

Sat 26 Aug, 1pm, The Story Bank

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HEALTH & WELLBEING

Free bowel screening may save life

A FREE bowel screening test is one of the best ways to prevent bowel cancer and invest in a healthy future for yourself and your family.

Health experts reveal bowel cancer is the fourth most frequently diagnosed cancer and the second biggest cancer-related killer in Australia, but many of these deaths could be prevented.

To reduce the number of people impacted by this disease the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program sends out free bowel cancer screening kits to eligible people between the ages of 50 and 74.

The test kit is sent directly to a person’s Medicare-registered address and can be completed in the privacy of their own home.

If found early, Queensland Health Cancer Screening Branch Director, Paul Vardon said bowel cancer was one of the most treatable cancers, and screening is the best way to ensure early detection.

“Australia has some of the best cancer screening programs in

MARYBOROUGH

The Maryborough Sun newspaper reaches 14,000 households every fortnight in Maryborough and surrounding areas.

Predominantly, our readers are aged 45+

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

Each edition of The Sun is also available FREE online to download, print, read or email.

We are a family owned, locally produced publication.

the world but only 4 in 10 Queenslanders take advantage of the bowel cancer testing kit when it arrives in the post,” Mr Vardon said.

“In fact, more than 1 million kits have been sent out to Queenslanders and not even half have been returned for testing.

“People are busy and while we may have good intentions to complete the test, it can be easy to set aside when it arrives in the mail.

“It’s important to make time to do the test as soon as possible. Put it near the toilet so you don’t forget about it.

“The risk of bowel cancer increases with age, and it can develop without any obvious symptoms.

Paul Vardon said this quick and easy test could save your life.

“The bowel screening test looks for tiny traces of blood in your poo, which can be an indication of common conditions such as polyps or haemorrhoids, but it could be a sign of bowel cancer,” he said.

“Importantly, a positive

result in the screening kit does not mean you have bowel cancer.

“Only 1 in 29 people are found to have bowel cancer after following up on a positive screening result.

“If you have an unused test sitting around at home, take a few minutes to complete it, and encourage your family and friends to do theirs too – it may just save their life.”

Importantly, if a test has expired or it was thrown away, a free replacement test can be requested

Men’s Walk & Talk

Every Thursday 5.15pm

from the National Cancer Screening Register.

Screening is free to all eligible people with a Medicare card and a postal address.

It is recommended that men and women aged 50 to 74 years old partake in the screening every two years.

To find out more about the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program and the free bowel screening home test kits, visit the Bowel cancer screening and prevention website or call 1800 627 701.

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OLDER MEN UNLIMITED

OMU provides an opportunity for:-

• All senior men to meet, greet and create

• Plenty of wood working equipment to make or repair all forms of wooden and other furniture

• Exchange true albeit creative stories

• Exchange books, CD’s etc

• Full kitchen facilities or enjoy regular BBQ’s

• Monthly Bus Trips

• Participation in Special Groups i.e. Fishing, Art Classes, walking and Club Room Activities

• Visiting older men in aged care homes or their own home to offer support and company (Outreach)

Activities and Meeting Centre – Frank Lawrence Circuit (Off Saltwater Creek Road)

Contact Glen Miller (Convenor) 0417 845 354 Phone: 4128 9011 (Hervey Bay Office) Email: manager@omu.org.au Web: www.omu.org.au

Ululah Lagoon, Cheapside Street

Next to the netball courts - look for the flag

BEAUTY SALON

Chameleon Skin & Beauty

WE HAVE MOVED TO NEW PREMISES –All the same exceptional service with some awesome new services including Eyelash extensions, Piercings, Eyelash lifts/perms, new and improved nail services and so much more ........ Follow us on Facebook

Phone: 4122 1200

200 Bazaar St Maryborough

CHIROPRACTORS

Farmer Chiropractic

Dr James Farmer Chiropractor (B. App. Sci Chiropractic) Over 30 years experience. Onsite X rays with a Medicare rebate, EFTPOS and HI CAPS. DVA and NDIS, and Enhanced Primary Care patients welcome. Professional, Caring, Chiropractic for the Whole Family.

Phone: 07 41217600

2/98 Bazaar Street Maryborough farmerchiropractic.com.au

COUNSELLING

Finding Balance Counselling

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

HAIR SALON

Hart of Hair

We have moved!

Same Great Service

Walk Ins Always Welcome

Across the road from the Cenotaph Look For The Balloons

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

Phone: 0459 728 016

3/264 Bazaar Street Maryborough

NATURAL HEALTH

Alpha Natural Health Centre

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

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

Carolyn Wynd - NST Bowen Therapy. “Pamper Body Treatments” and gift vouchers available. Book online at www.naturalhealthcentre.com.au or phone 41236699. (By Appointment Only) Fairfield House 200 Walker Street, Maryborough.

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To find out how, call 0411 281 148 Or email sales@marysun.com.au

Bushy Tales

Insanity Streak

Changing river conditions illustrated

LINDSAY TITMARSH

IN THE last edition of the ‘Sun’, I told how beacons guided ships in local waterways.

A lighthouse at Double Island Point, and two on Woody Island guided vessels as well.

The remnants of old wooden beacons, unused since 1977 when battery powered lights took over, have a story to tell.

By comparing known river conditions back then to today’s reality is interesting.

Situated just upstream of ‘China Bight’, which itself is located close to River Heads, is a large wooden pylon.

It originally supported an A-frame wooden beacon which had a fixed kerosene navigation light.

When Bob Burns, whose job it was prior to 1977, to service that light weekly, it was situated about 15 metres away from the Mary River shoreline – now it is well over 40 metres away. Almost opposite this location, on unofficially named Tandora Island, a remnant of an old wooden beacon tells a similar story.

As a 1958 aerial photo

shows, it was then positioned at the end of a cleared corridor, at least 30 metres inland.

Now it is almost on the foreshore.

Most of the mud from these eroding riverbanks, ends up outside of the river system.

It smothers seagrass and coral reefs.

An accompanying photo shows white circular patches on the foreshore of Power Island.

That is where dredged material was pumped ashore when the river was dredged after the 1955 flood.

The photo also shows corridors cut for beacons, as well as the deep-water channel between Power Island and the riverbank.

The second photo shows how the foreshore of Power Island has been washed away, as has the now much slimmer Tandora Island.

The deep channel behind Power Island is now almost silted right up.

It is interesting to note that at the time of European settlement in this district, Tandora Island did not exist.

It was created in the

1880’s, when sand and mud dredged out of river channels was dumped there.

When Bob Burns’ father, Joe, started professional fishing over a hundred years ago, that site was just starting to grow mangroves. This meant that the area had reached a height of mean sea level.

Maybe in a hundred years or so, it will again cease to exist. Something to think about.

Kangaroos face habitat loss to development

WE HAVE invited Nuala McClemon from the University of the Sunshine Coast to talk about macropods and specifically the Eastern Grey.

Kangaroos are an iconic species. Eastern Grey kangaroos are often considered as abundant and of least concern.

On a national scale that maybe the case, but unfortunately declines are documented on a local scale.

For example, Dr Beth Brunton of the University

of the Sunshine Coast has studied the decline of Eastern Grey kangaroos in Southeast Queensland, finding that population declines are more likely in areas of urban development, that result in habitat loss and increased vehicle collisions.

Nuala has become the researcher of this special project after the Fraser Coast Branch, concerned about the displacement of the Eastern Grey in the Hervey Bay area, contacted Dr Beth.

As the region’s population is predicted to increase by 21% over the next decade or so, pressures are likely to increase as time goes by.

Honours student Nuala is from the UK originally but has been a resident of Australia, is a lifelong animal lover, who has previously worked as a dog trainer and walker, as well a wildlife carer and a ranger in a wildlife park.

Nuala graduated from her Animal Ecology degree at the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2022 and embarked on her Honours project this year.

The aim of the project is to use the data collected by the Fraser Coast Branch during their “Kangaroos in Focus” survey day alongside spatial data to assess potential movement patterns of kangaroos with

the intention of creating a map and suggestions to provide to Council with the aim of lessening the impact of development on resident kangaroos.

Nuala’s talk will be about this most resilient macropod including recent research, and the reason for focusing on a species that is not currently considered threatened.

Go along and find out more by booking on Eventbrite. There will be two talks on July 21; in the Maryborough Library from 10am to 11am and the Hervey Bay Discovery Centre from 1pm to 2pm.

Kalki and Frankie are waiting for you

From THE MARYBOROUGH

ANIMAL REFUGE

Kalki

D.O.B: 11/09/2022

Breed: Wolfhound Cross

Colour: Tan

Gender: Female

Adoption Fee: $350.00

Child Friendly: Yes

Cat Friendly: Untested

Toilet Trained: Yes

Desexed: Booked in

Meet Kalki, a beautiful Wolfhound cross who loves people and attention.

She is gentle and has the sweetest nature.

Kalki is a people person dog and loves to be where you are. She is still young and goofy, but her nature is beautiful, she walks well on a lead and always sits when asked.

She was surrendered to the pound for getting through the fence and killing poultry.

Kalki is good with men, women, children, and other dogs and loves to go for walks and do zoomies around the yard.

For a large breed dog

Kalki is very calm and

kind.

She currently weighs 27kg and is nearly 1 year old.

Kalki loves her toys, especially toys with treats inside of them.

Kalki is a very smart dog who is a quick learner.

Kalki has had the following vet work completed.

- Desexed

- C5 Vaccination

- Microchipped

- Wormed

- Flea Treated

- Council registration in Fraser Coast Region

Frankie

D.O.B: 5 years

Breed: Bull Arab Cross

Colour: Brindle & White

Gender: Female Adoption Fee: $315.00

Child Friendly: Yes

Cat Friendly: Surrender form says yes but we haven’t tested her.

Toilet Trained: Yes

Desexed: Yes

Meet Frankie, a very relaxed dog who is looking for a casual life of being a lounge lizard.

Frankie loves to be patted

and get scratches behind her ears.

She will do a zoomie occasionally, but that generally only lasts 2 minutes.

Frankie walks well on a lead.

Even though Frankie is a Bull Arab cross she only weighs 30kg.

Frankie is happy to be by herself and do her own thing.

She is good with other dogs and good on her own.

Frankie has previously been an outside dog but would love a home where she can come inside as well. She is toilet trained.

She has previously been around children, dogs, cats, men, and women and was good with everyone.

Frankie has had the following vet work completed:

- Desexed

- C5 Vaccination

- Microchipped

- Wormed

“Thank

new home!

A 1958 view of Power Island (left) and Tandora Island, shows corridors cut for beacons and circular patches of dumped sand. (Queensland Environment & Resource Management). (Right) Erosion has washed away large parts of these islands. (Google Earth Pro)

BMW 5 Series pricing announced

THE eighth generation of the revered BMW 5 Series Sedan, which was unveiled overnight, will launch in Australia later this year.

The new BMW 5 Series is the most advanced ever developed and will bring to market an array of features and digital innovations while delivering new levels of luxury, style and dynamic potential.

It will also be the first 5 Series to feature allelectric drive with the i5, which will be offered to Australian customers in two variants alongside the sole petrol model, the 520i. The latter brings its own firsts, including 48-volt mild hybrid technology for the engine to further boost efficiency and lower consumption.

As with all previous generations of the BMW 5 Series, the new model will be manufactured at the BMW Group Plant Dingolfing in Germany, where the electric motors and high-voltage batteries for the BMW i5 are also produced.

A clear and reduced design language emphasises the

new 5 Series Sedan’s sporty elegance and presence. The new edition has grown in length by 97 millimetres to 5,060 millimetres, in width by 32 millimetres to 1,900 millimetres and in height by 36 millimetres to 1,515 millimetres. Its wheelbase has lengthened by 20 millimetres to 2,995 millimetres.

The front view of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan is characterised by a modern interpretation of the twin headlights and BMW kidney grille.

LED elements arranged almost vertically serve as turn indicators and daytime driving lights.

The BMW kidney grille, which projects far forward, features a wide surround and BMW Iconic Glow contour lighting. The latter is standard fitment across the model spectrum for the local market and provides an unmistakeable light and styling signature.

The side view showcases a high shoulder line, powerfully designed surfaces and two precisely traced character lines that shape the vehicle’s athletic body.

Black side skirts, flushmounted door handles and an embossed number 5 at the base of the C-pillar provide additional flourish. The dynamically stretched proportions flow into a powerful rear end, while flat rear lights divided by a chrome strip expressively interpret the hallmark L-shape.

The Welcome and Goodbye Light projects a striking ambient light design onto the area around the vehicle at night, adding a high-tech touch – while also enhancing safety for occupants when stepping around uneven ground in low light – to the new model’s aesthetic.

All BMW 5 Series models for Australia are fitted as standard with the M Sport package, while the fully electric i5 models can be specified with M Sport Plus.

A range of paint finishes that perfectly complement the new styling package is also available, including three BMW Individual options.

The new BMW 5 Series Sedan offers the optimum platform to exploit

hallmark BMW driving pleasure in everyday traffic and a high level of comfort on long-distance journeys.

Generous space, modern functionality, a high level of acoustic comfort as well as high-quality, precisely processed materials, fine workmanship and advanced digital services characterise the interior’s ambience.

The cockpit of the new BMW 5 Series has a significantly reduced number of buttons and

controls compared with the predecessor model. This is achieved by consistently digitalising functions.

The BMW Curved Display reinterprets the brand’s hallmark idea of driver orientation. The fully digital display system comprises a 12.3-inch Information Display and a 14.9-inch Control Display. The steering wheel has also been redesigned with a flattened lower section and haptic feedback for the control panels and selector

lever on the centre console. The BMW Interaction Bar represents another highlight. The backlit functional unit with crystalline surface structure extends across the entire width of the instrument panel far into the door panels and includes touch-sensitive control panels.

520i - $114,900 i5 eDrive40 - $155,900 i5 M60 xDrive - $215,900 + paint and other options.

New vehicle sales remain solid

AUSTRALIAN customers took delivery of 124,926 new vehicles during June to mark the end of the 2022-23 financial year.

This result is an increase of 25.0 per cent compared with June 2022 and an 8.2 per cent increase compared with the six-month period of January to June 2022.

It is the highest June result since 2018.

FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said the continuing sales growth was encouraging, especially considering the ongoing issues relating to vehicle supply.

“The end of the financial year has traditionally been a strong month for vehicle sales,” Mr Weber said.

“Indications from our members are that demand for new vehicles remains solid, but the supply is not yet at a point to meet this demand. To put it simply, if we could have landed more vehicles, this would have been a record June result.

“Also, we will monitor the broader economic conditions and their

potential to impact on vehicle purchasing decisions by fleets, businesses and families during the second half of this year,” he said.

Sales of zero and lowemission vehicles continued to grow with 16.6 per cent being battery electric, hybrid or plug-in hybrid models.

Battery electric vehicles accounted for 8.8 per cent of June sales and make up 7.4 per cent of new vehicle sales during the first half of 2023.

The Tesla Model Y recorded 5,560 sales, making it the secondhighest-selling vehicle behind the Toyota Hi-Lux (6,142).

“The early adopters of the new powertrain technology continue to push up the sales of electric vehicles across the country,” Mr Weber said.

“The steady introduction of new battery electric models across all model segments at more competitive price points is critically important as we deal with the challenges of supplying electric vehicles

that meet business and personal consumer needs at prices the mainstream buyers can afford.”

Sales across every State and Territory increased apart from the Northern Territory which recorded 1,085 sales, a reduction of 2.7 per cent compared with June 2022.

Sales in the Australian Capital Territory increased by 24.9 per cent (1,856); New South Wales 15.6 per cent (37,020); Queensland 27.5 per cent (28,029); South Australia 28.3 per cent (7,974); Tasmania 22.3 per cent (1,923); Victoria 31.8 per cent (33,966); and Western Australia 33.2 per cent (13,073).

Toyota led the market with a total of 20,948 vehicles sold. Mazda recorded 9,706 sales followed by Hyundai (8,215), Ford (7,753) and Kia (7,551).

The Toyota Hi-Lux was the highest-selling model with 6,142 sales.

Tesla Model Y recorded 5,560 sales followed by Ford Ranger (5,334), MG ZS (3,756) and Toyota RAV 4 (2,858).

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Maryborough to host Seagulls v Falcons Hostplus Cup clash

CRAIG WINTER

THE Wynnum Manly Seagulls will take on the Sunshine Coast Falcons in a Hostplus Cup clash on July 29 at Eskdale Park in Maryborough, giving the region a significant tourism boost.

Mayor George Seymour said that this was the third time the Fraser Coast had hosted an indigenous recognition game of Queensland’s premier state-wide rugby league competition.

“This grows our reputation as a premier sports region.” said Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour.

Last time they met in Maryborough, the Seagulls came away with a 20-12 win over the Falcons.

“The Hostplus Cup is a pathway to the NRL for elite rugby league players,” he said.

“The teams will be incorporating training

clinics and a fan day into their visit.” he said.

“It will be fantastic for local players and fans to see such high level games in their backyard.”

Galangoor Duwalami

Primary Healthcare CEO Stevan Ober and Manly CEO Wayne Weekes presented the locally designed jersey for the round.

“Aunty Karen, a Butchulla community elder from Hervey Bay created this design.” said Mr Ober.

“She’s been a great supporter of what we do as an organisation. The design is around some of our local totems on the Fraser Coast and will be worn with great pride.”

Wynnum-Manly CEO Wayne Weekes said “Sport has such an important part to play within our communities.”

“It promotes health, wellbeing, positive

mindsets and supporting local communities.” he said.

“Not only is this match an opportunity to showcase the Hostplus Cup competition on the Fraser Coast region, but it’s also a wonderful opportunity to connect with Galangoor Duwalami and the Fraser Coast Regional Council to support healthy and active lifestyles and stimulate local economic growth.”

“Sporting events bring thousands of visitors who inject millions of dollars into the economy.”

The Manly v Sunshine Coast match precedes the Dolphins v Bulldogs game to be played in Bundaberg the next day, making for a weekend of high level footy action in the region.

Tickets for the Maryborough game including all supporting matches, are available at the gate for $10 on the day. Children under 15 get free entry.

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Bowls results

DOON VILLA MEN

Meat Tray Triples : Winners - Burgowan team 2w + 18. Runners up - T.Buckley, S.Patch, A.Scholl 1L 1w 26. D.Anderson, S.Hyde, R.Whittaker 1L 1w 16. I.Axelsen, N.Gambie 2w + 8. Palm Lakes team 2w + 10. Palm Lakes team 1w 1L. R.Anderson, B.Hughes, K.Pieper 1w 1L. C.Goodall, G.Combes, M.Colgate 1w 1L. G.Gleeson, P.Whittaker, J.Demarco 1w 1D. K.Paxton, B.Houston, L.Puie 2L. R.Jensen, B.Stimpson 2L. L.Rampton, N.Weinheimer, R.Dillon 2L. M.Jensen, R.Turnbull, G.Kuhn 1L 1D. P.Stephensen, K.Andersen, C.White 1L 1D.

Pennant scores V Hervey Bay at Hervey Bay : G.Gleeson, G.Kemp, G.Kuhn, R.Whittaker 19-20 S.Hyde, K.Andersen, B.Houston 22-9.

Overall win for Doon Villa. Sunday 9th July - Great day , 56 players in attendance for the annual Family of League Charity Day.

- C White, scribe

MARYBOROUGH

Fri 16/6 - President/VIP/ Patron’s Day

N Andreasen, S Natoli, T Murphy, P Howard def S Sengstock, S Bednal, S Williams, J Brookes 21-7

N McDonald, B Wakelin, Jeanie, S O’Brien def J Kitching, E Osborne, P Roberts, J Mitchell 20-11

L Hannaford, J Hansen, D Chapman, M Clarke def L Handley, A Dodd, M Scott, L Gundry 14-13

H Relton, M McDonald, C Johnson, P Matsen def L Cameron, M Colbran, V Nauman, G Preston 18-8

L Bassett, J Nolan, B Cochrane, A Blazely def L Petrie, M Miller,

V Lingard, I Pollard 13-12

T Connors, D Rybinski, C Brien, M Johnston def N Fleichfresser, S Stark, K Selby, C Murdoch 19-7

D Bates, B James, C Whitaker, I Ridge def K Elliott, E Tranfield,

B Richardson, N King 17-11

Tues 20/6 - Final Club Pairs

B Cochrane, L Handley def B Wakelin, C Murdoch 29-15

Wed 21/6 - Club Triples

N Andreasen, L Frivaldo, C Murdoch def S Natoli, A Blazely, M Scott 18-14

B Cochrane, P Matsen, L Gundry def M McDonald, K Roberts, P Howard 27-11

Wed 21/6 - Social

L Bassett, H Nation, S Stark def

H Relton, J Nolan, L Handley

20-8

B Wakelin, N McDonald, S

O’Brien def N Fleichfressser, T Murphy, Mike McDonald 20-11

Fri 23/6 - Social

A Blazely, M Donohue def N Fleichfresser, L Handley 27-7

Wed 28/6 - AM - Club Fours

N McDonald, B Wakelin, J Nolan, M Donohue def N Fleichfresser, L Frivaldo, P Matsen, P Howard

19-15

S Natoli, A Blazely, C Murdoch, L Gundry def T Murphy, B Cochrane, E Reid, M Scott 17-13

Wed 28/6 - PM - Club Triples

B Cochrane, P Matsen, L Gundry def N McDonald, B Wakelin, L Handley 31-7

Wed 28/6 - Social

S Natoli, C Murdoch def N Andresen, M McDonald 19-17

N Fleichfresser, K Scott, A Dodd def P McIlwain, S Stark, K Selby

13-12

Thurs 22/06 - Mens Jackpot

Pairs

Keith Campbell Bernie Dean def

David McAnulty John Dawson 17-15

Derek Nation Des Blazely def

Roger Wells Lee Stark 21-8

Trevor Lindeberg Cec Roberts def

Mick Roy Alan Jones 22-15

Brian Murphy Laurie Genrich def

Ray Watts Peter Frawley 36-6

Rod McLeish Kevin O’Brien def

Mike Stoneman Bob Long 29-20

Winston Murdoch Arthur Simpson def Mike McDonald

Alan Dennison 26-10

Steve Jones Gordon Heselwood

Norm Gundry def Larry Turner

Trevor Pike Merv Stonehouse 21-16

Terry Jackson Paul Clarke def

Ric Eduards Ted Dillion 26-15

Cliff Lean Wally Burton def Peter Nolan Bob Drew 45-10

Bob Henningsen Greg Walker def Bruce Fitzsimmons Don Plummer 26-10

Phil Carlin Owen Maughan def

Chris Clark Paul Bendall 19-17

Thurs 29/06 - Mens Jackpot Pairs

B Henningsen, G Walker def C

Clark, P Bendall 33-7

C Lean, W Burton, def S Watson, O Maughan 31-8

W Ashford, T Dillon def D Nation, T Lindeberg 18-13

R Wells, L Stark def R Watts, P Frawley 26-9

B Dean, K Campbell def G Heselwood, R McLeish 19-15

P Harvey, B Long def W

Murdoch, A Simpson 17-15

L Turner, M Stonehouse def T

Pike, M McDonald 15-14

B Donohue, R Wilson, A Aiello def R Eduards D Brumby, N Skinner 35-9

S Jones, N Gundry def B Fitsimmons, M Stonemen 28-13

D Blazely, D Plummer def P Davis, L Genrich 22-18

D McAnulty, C English def R Jensen, M Jensen 25-11

D Redman, K O’Brien def T Jackson, P Clarke 15-14

Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour, Manly CEO Wayne Weekes, Galangoor Duwalami Primary Healthcare CEO Stevan Ober and Fraser Coast Rugby League Chairman Glenn Titmarsh with the locally designed jersey. (Craig Winter)

SPORT

Weekend sports wrap

Spectacular fishing

quick pace through a school is always a winner.

The average size tailor being landed is around 38cm with a few amongst them hit the ruler at 47cm.

mark plus cobia and amber jack.

The winter whiting have continued to entertain and feed families who have been chasing them.

BRENDAN BOWERS

MOST local sporting competitions returned over the weekend after breaking for the school holidays.

The Bundaberg Rugby League competition was a local derby match when Wallaroos hosted the Hervey Bay Seagulls.

It was also the last game in the annual George Baumann Memorial Shield.

A spirited display by the Hervey Bay Seagulls was not enough to stop Wallaroos from winning at home 32-18.

Wests Panthers defeated East Magpies 30-24 in other A-grade matches, while Waves Tigers were too strong for Past Brothers, winning 24-16.

Wallaroos play the West Panthers this week, and the Hervey Bay Seagulls play Waves Tigers, with both games in Bundaberg.

FQPL action had Doon Villa and Sunbury travelling to Bundaberg

to play.

Sunbury played SC Corinthians and secured an 8-2 win, with Khody Birt scoring four goals, Lucas Parry three, and Braith Carter one goal.

Across the Waves was too strong for the KSS Jets, winning 5-0, while Doon Villa fell to the United Park Eagles 4-0.

In the final game, the Fraser Flames met Bingera in Hervey Bay, with the visitors winning 5-4. Sunbury meets the United Park Eagles this week, while the Doon Villa and Fraser Flames scheduled game has been postponed.

In the women’s competition, the Fraser Flames won 6-1 over Bingera, while the United Park Eagles defeated Doon Villa 3-0.

In the final match, Across the Waves defeated the KSS Jets.

This week the women’s competition begins on Friday, with Doon Villa hosting the Fraser Flames and Tinana hosting the

United Park Eagles.

The Fraser Coast Hockey competition continued with matches played in Hervey Bay.

Scores were unavailable at the time of going to print

This week Maryborough Hockey Association hosts the Fraser Coast competitions, with CBR playing HB Brothers and Granville Tigers up against Magpies in the men’s while the Granville Rovers and Magpies and Bolts and UniRoos clash in the women’s.

In the Wide Bay AFL competitions, the Hervey Bay Bombers proved too strong for Bay Power in the men’s, winning 15.898 to 11.4-70.

The result was reversed in the women’s, with Bay Power winning 2.3-15 to 0.2-2.

This week Bay Power hosts The Waves in Hervey Bay while the Hervey Bay Bombers travel to Bundaberg to play Brothers Bulldogs.

SOLUTIONS

From FREEDOM FISHING SUPPLIES

THE good times are going to continue to roll and Mother Nature has really put on some spectacular weather lately.

Let’s check out what’s been caught right across the Fraser Coast.

Let’s face it, when it comes to spoilt, you’d be hard pressed to beat the smooth and calm waters of the Great Sandy Strait.

The past week was glorious, and the upcoming weekend is looking just as good, and with plenty of fish being caught it’s no wonder the car parks at the local ramps are full.

We’re well into winter now and the tailor are on the chew.

Mid to shallow trolling lures are working well around the ledges and drop off plus 20g to 40g white, blue or sliver slugs cast and retrieved at a

Another positive for the protected waters of the Strait is the abundance of bait available; small minnow fish, hardy head and pencil squid plus the whiting’s favourite the humble yabbies.

So, a cast net, squid jig and yabbie pump these days are an essential item for a successful day of fishing.

As the water temp’s have dropped, you’ll see a decrease in the movements of the mud crabs and sand crabs with only the occasional ones being caught, but a bonus is that the ones that are getting around are really full.

The inshore reefs such as Sammies, Kimbackers and the Artificial have all been popular spots for landing a fresh feed of reefies – scarlets, squire, cod, blackall and parrot all being caught, and for the bigger boats who got up Fraser Island reported coral trout, red emperor, good size snapper around the 6kg

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Again the best bait presentation is a yabbie, worm, striped squid or the bloody Gulp worm, and best places are in the deep waters out off Tinnanbar, Point Vernon or Toogoom/ Burrum Heads.

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 with a hand spear.

Out over the bottom Wide Bay Bar fishos are landing nice spangled emperor, snapper, pearlies. red emperor and mixed parrot and cod.

Not to mention the pelagic species such as cobia, Spanish mackerel and GT’s. Most found using the popular squid and pillie combination bait worked the best, as well as a large striped flesh bait.

As from the 1st of July the recreational possession limit for East Coast Spanish mackerel has changed to one fish per person, or two fish per boat with two or more recreational fishers on board (the boat limit will not apply to licensed charter fishing trips). Snapper and pearl perch will be a no-take species for all fishers from 12.01am on the 15th July, reopening at 12.01am on the 16th August.

THIS WEEK'S BRAG BOARD

The staff here at Freedom have been out and about getting to wet a line, lets have a look. First up is the boss; Michelle landed this 87cm horse of a blackall. Lissy had a ball flicking our fav Yo-Zuri Crystal Shrimp HRT lure landing this nice flathead. Sheree gave the live herring a go and was rewarded with a very nice black bream. Last but definitely not least, Margs also landed a nice blackall in the Strait.

Troy McGregor is wrapped up the Hervey Bay Seagulls defence. (Brendan Bowers)