The Maryborough Sun - May 30, 2024

CRAIG WINTER

THIS week, the Maryborough Sun celebrates our 100th edition!

When we decided to publish this newspaper back in August 2020, most of Australia had just come out of COVID lockdowns and both businesses and people were working out how to go about their lives in a very different world.

I had made some conservative business estimates that showed that the paper could be viable if we kept a firm reign on costs

- which we continue to do - and picked up some key staff who were keen to take on a new project.

Those same staff are still with us, and continue to play a key role in the success of The Sun.

We now provide work to eleven

journalists, production and sales staff, and spend hundreds of thousands of dollars with local suppliers each year.

Since 2020, we’ve given over $80,000 back to the community through donations, sponsorships and support, and we’ve only been able to do that because this

community has supported us so enthusiastically.

So, from the Maryborough Sun team, we thank you all for backing a local, family owned business that started in the hardest of times, and has grown into something we can be very proud of.

New Train Information Centre opens in Maryborough

CRAIG WINTER

LOCAL MP Bruce Saunders has launched the new Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) project information centre in Maryborough.

The office in Adelaide Street is now open hand ready to receive visitors.

Assistant Minister for Train Manufacturing, Regional Development and Jobs, Mr Saunders, officially opened the centre last week.

“Visitors to the centre will be able to learn more about the Queensland Government program which will see 65 six-car passenger trains built at a new purpose-built manufacturing facility at Torbanlea on the Fraser Coast.” he said.

The centre is staffed by QTMP team members and features:

• rare archival photos and information about the extensive history of rail on the Fraser Coast

• details about the construction currently

underway to build the new QTMP facilities

• a design preview of the new QTMP trains when they come into service on the South East Queensland network

• a dedicated children’s area for younger visitors

• a specially designed digital train game to entertain and educate the train designers of the future

• the stories behind the connection with rail of the Butchulla People, the traditional custodians of the land on which the train manufacturing facility will be built.

The project information centre takes visitors on a journey of Fraser Coast’s proud rail manufacturing history spanning more than 150 years, with rare archival photos and artefacts on loan from the local Whistlestop Museum.

The centre is staffed by QTMP team members from 10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday, and the first Saturday of the month from 9am to 12pm.

Minister for Regional

Development and Manufacturing, Glenn Butcher said “The project information centre will be an opportunity to showcase both the proud train manufacturing history of this great region, as well as the exciting future that lies ahead as the next generation of trains are built for Queenslanders in Queensland.

“By building 65 new passenger trains right here on the Fraser Coast, the State is investing in jobs for Queenslanders and supporting public transport for the future, including the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.

“Under Labor, train manufacturing in Maryborough has a proud history and a bright future.

“The LNP don’t support this project, they don’t support jobs, and they don’t support regional Queenslanders.”

“This centre showcases the Fraser Coast’s unique

rail history which is something residents here can be proud of.” said Bruce Saunders.

“The Queensland Train Manufacturing Program is creating local jobs right here, right now and will continue to benefit our community.

“This is in stark contrast to the LNP, who sent train manufacturing and job opportunities overseas and cut industry support programs, which resulted in thousands of job losses.” QTMP will build 65

six-car passenger trains at a purpose-built manufacturing facility at Torbanlea in the Fraser Coast region. As part of the program, a new rail facility will also be constructed at Ormeau, on the Gold Coast.

Downer was awarded the contract for QTMP in June 2023. They have sub-contracted John Holland to build the train manufacturing facility at Torbanlea.

QTMP will support South East Queensland’s

population and economic growth, as well as Cross River Rail and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The first QTMP train is anticipated to be manufactured and begin testing by late 2026, with all trains expected to be in service by 2032.

The new train fleet will provide passengers with more reliable travel.

For further information on the QTMP, visit the QTMP website.

More EV charging stations help cater for electric vehicles in Maryborough

EV CHARGING stations will be installed in Brolga Theatre car park

Six electric vehicle charging stations will be installed in the Brolga Theatre car park in Maryborough.

At its meeting today (Wednesday, 22 May 2024), Fraser Coast Regional Council accepted the tender from NRMA Electric Highways Pty Ltd to lease the six car park spaces for the next 10 years.

Deputy Mayor Paul Truscott said electric vehicles were growing in popularity with almost 10 per cent of new cars now electric and Queensland predicted to have as many as 1.6 million EVs on the road by 2035.

“Electric vehicles offer numerous benefits including reduced fuel costs and higher efficiency, reduced traffic noise and improved air quality,” he said.

“Ensuring EV owners have access to fast charging stations is crucial, which is why Council is leasing these spaces to the NRMA to supply, install, operate and maintain the charging infrastructure.”

Cr Truscott said NRMA was Australia’s largest membership organisation with 2.8 million members, and currently has over 100 charging stations in more than 70 locations across the nation.

“Drive tourism is an important market for the Fraser Coast, and having these electric vehicle charging stations will encourage tourists to make a short pit stop to charge up before heading north or south, or to stay longer to explore what our region has to offer,” he said.

“Council is committed to planning for the future, and the installation of these new EV charging stations will be good for the environment and good for our local economy.”

“As prices continue to drop and the variety of options increases, electric vehicles are becoming more attractive and viable for motorists.

NRMA Energy CEO

Carly Irving-Dolan said the NRMA knew the importance of connecting communities, whether in the city or the bush.

“With our expanding network of EV chargers, we empower people to move safely and confidently whenever, wherever they want,” she said.

“This site’s development is integral to the NRMA’s regional highways program, aiming to connect regional towns and centres nationwide, ensuring no one gets left behind.”

Following last week’s Council decision, the lease agreement will be finalised, and the new charging stations will be installed in the coming months in the top corner of the Brolga Theatre car park near the MV Ella display.

The lack of chargers in regional Queensland has been seen as a deterrent to electric vehicle purchases, and Maryborough driver’s options have been limited to chargers near Station Square.

Six new electric vehicle chargers will be installed at the Brolga Theatre to help promote EV travel and service local drivers.

Tourists have been quick to welcome the move by Council. (Supplied)

LETTERS

CONGRATULATIONS ON

100 EDITIONS OF THE MARYBOROUGH SUN

I am writing to extend my warmest congratulations to you on the momentous occasion of your 100th printed newspaper.

This incredible milestone is a testament to your dedication and commitment to delivering journalism to our community.

As you celebrate this significant milestone, I want to express my gratitude for the role Maryborough Sun plays in our community as it has been the cornerstone of

our local news landscape, keeping us informed, engaged and connected. - Bruce Saunders MP Member for Maryborough HOONS ON THE ROADS

Is it just me getting old or are there a whole lot more hoons on the roads at night now?

From 10pm through to about 1am every Friday and Saturday night these guys do burnouts and drive at high speed through our streets.

I was no saint in a car when I was young, but geeze guys give it a rest!

- P. Taylor

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Waste collection services expand to Paterson

WASTE collection services on the Fraser Coast will soon be provided to residents in the rural suburb of Paterson, marking another milestone in the region’s continued growth.

Fraser Coast Regional Councillor Phil Truscott said he had received many requests from residents to include Paterson in the waste collection area and was pleased the expansion had been given the green light at today’s Council meeting (Wednesday 22 May).

“Paterson is a rural area about 40 minutes south of Maryborough, just past Bauple, and is home to around 200 residents,” he said.

“Council is thrilled to extend our waste collection service to the residents of Paterson, further enhancing the quality of life for these residents and environmental sustainability across our region.”

To assess demand for this new service, Council undertook an extensive community engagement process, including a survey showing 80 per cent of respondents favoured a

standard waste collection service for Paterson.

“This new service will include a weekly waste collection service and a fortnightly recycling service,” Cr Truscott said.

“The introduction of this new service will make it easier for Paterson residents to recycle and dispose of their waste without having to travel to a regional waste facility.”

Council contractor Cleanaway will service the additional waste and recycling bins in Paterson

using its existing fleet and resources without adversely impacting the current level of service throughout the region.

The collection service is set to commence by the end of June 2024 with all residents in the area to receive a letter from Council detailing the costs and collection dates.

The expansion of waste services to Paterson follows the expansion of waste services to Owanyilla near Tiaro in 2021.

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Fishers urged to update their knowledge of newly modified marine park zones

NEW green zones in the Great Sandy Strait have now come into effect.

At the same time, production of a new vessel to be used by rangers to patrol the marine park has started.

The zoning and management changes, aimed at further protecting the Great Sandy Marine Park’s unique habitats while supporting enhanced nature-based tourism and recreational fishing, came into effect on May 21.

The zoning changes include:

• Increasing marine national park (green) zones, where fishing and collecting are prohibited, from 3.9 per cent of the park’s total area to 12.8 per cent

• increasing highly protected designated areas such as go-slow areas to better protect the area’s threatened marine species such as turtles, dugongs, shorebirds and grey nurse sharks

• the removal of commercial large mesh gill and ring netting from the yellow conservation park zones within Baffle Creek, Elliott River, the Burrum River system, the Great Sandy Strait and Tin Can Inlet.

To support tourism and recreational fishing, the government will also invest in new and enhanced boat ramps and artificial reefs in the region.

The government says feedback gathered during the consultation period indicated strong support for the majority of changes to the marine park zones and designated areas.

The commercial fishing sector will still be able to provide fresh, local seafood and bait through high-value trawl, ocean beach netting, crab and line fishing, with tunnel netting and set pocket

netting maintained in limited areas of the park.

However, there will be an impact on some commercial fishers in the region and financial support is available through the Queensland Fisheries Structural Adjustment Scheme, which is administered through the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority.

Environment Minister Leanne Linard said the park was home to species of international and national conservation significance such as shorebirds, grey nurse sharks, turtles and dugongs and important seagrass meadows and mangrove communities.

“The changes we are making will help protect the exceptional marine biodiversity while enhancing tourism and recreational fishing in the Wide Bay Burnett Region,”

Ms Linard said.

“The area is also one of deep cultural and spiritual importance to local First Nations peoples, who have made significant contributions to the zoning review process.

The government has invested $2.65 million for the new 12-metre vessel to patrol the park, replacing the CH Thompson, which has been in service since 2008.

The yet-to-be-named vessel will be built using energy-efficient composite construction and will feature a new Volvo IPS propulsion system that emits lower carbon emissions.

Brisbane-based shipbuilders Norman R. Wright & Sons are building the vessel.

Ms Linard said the vessel would be used by Queensland Parks and

Wildlife Service to patrol the marine park.

“It will be an important tool for rangers in ensuring visitors to the marine park are doing the right thing, infrastructure in the park is safe and maintained, and the natural habitat is provided with the protection it deserves.”

Maryborough MP Bruce Saunders said the strait was loved by locals and visitors alike.

“We saw with the re-zoning of the Moreton Bay Marine Park that increasing protections leads to an increase in fish stocks and larger fish being caught, which will add to the excitement of recreational fishers,” Mr Saunders said.

“Our government’s investment in new and enhanced boat ramps and artificial reefs will also add to the enjoyment of getting out on the water for locals and visitors.”

The Great Sandy Marine Park extends from Double Island Point in the south to Baffle Creek in the north.

For more information visit www.qld.gov.au/ greatsandymarinepark.

50 cent fares introduced

JAY FIELDING

LOCALS can hop on board and cash in under plans to slash public transport prices.

Maryborough bus users will pocket potentially hundreds in savings when fares drop to a flat 50c for six months from August 5 under a Queensland Governments plan to reduce the cost of living.

Locally, a single adult bus ticket from City Hall in Maryborough to Stockland in Hervey Bay will drop more than 90 per cent from $5.40.

A passenger commuting five days a week and buying single tickets stands to save $49 a week but even the savvy traveller who buys a $21.90 weekly ticket will save $439.40 during the discounted period.

A single adult bus fare within Maryborough will be down from the current $2.40. A weekly ticket holder will pay just over half what they normally would.

The government hopes slashing ticket prices will encourage more people to use public transport,

reducing traffic.

Public transport usage in Queensland remains about 13 per cent below preCOVID levels.

The measure will also have a disinflationary effect.

Premier Steven Miles encouraged drivers to cash

in and switch to public transport.

“It’s as close to free as you can get,” Mr Miles said.

The normal 50 per cent discount for concession cards will not apply while the lowered fare is available. Single fares include free transfers within two hours.

Fraser Coast Agricultural Show

Photos: Glenn Morris & Craig Winter

Man charged after ramming police vehicle

JAY FIELDING

MARYBOROUGH police have charged a 31-yearold Toowoomba man with 11 offences after he allegedly rammed one of their vehicles.

Officers investigating the theft of a trailer with a mini loader attached were conducting patrols on Maryborough-Biggenden Road at Yerra about 7.20am on May 6 when they saw a Ford Ranger towing the trailer. They attempted to intercept the vehicle however the driver failed to stop.

About 9am, police spotted the vehicle and trailer at the end of the footpath on Palm Way at Dundowran Beach.

Police said that as officers drove towards the vehicle, the driver allegedly drove forward, ramming the front of the police car, causing damage to both vehicles.

The driver then allegedly reversed and attempted to drive forward towards the police vehicle again, however, became bogged, at which point officers

apprehended the driver.

The man was charged with two counts of dangerous operation of a vehicle, four counts of unlawful use of motor vehicles, two counts of stealing a vehicle and one count of each

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The

Enviromental science talk in June

From the Fraser Coast Branch of WILDLIFE QUEENSLAND

THE Fraser Coast Branch of Wildlife

Queensland is excited to present a first-of-itskind talk on June 21 at Hervey Bay Library and on June 28 at the Brolga Theatre.

Rob Loveday, a former teacher and soon-to-be presenter of Environmental Science classes for the University of the Third Age, Hervey Bay, will be presenting Wildlife Resources and Preserving Biodiversity.

This talk is an extract from these Environmental Science classes.

Wildlife…Why should we be concerned about non-human species?

Why not just let

them die?

What do they do for us?

…(Are these the only questions we should ask?)

How and why are wildlife species threatened?

What can be done to avoid a possible sixth mass extinction?

These are some of the questions Rob addresses in this talk.

It’s a big topic.

Rob has plenty to say so this topic will be stretched over two talks…one in June with part two in July.

Don’t miss this incredibly stimulating talk by booking on 41974220 or going online at the Council website.

The talks will run from 1pm to 2pm

St Helens site may house hundreds in new development

JAY FIELDING

HUNDREDS of homes could be built in a new subdivision at St Helens.

An application by River Heads Property Group before Fraser Coast Regional Council seeks to reconfigure and rezone a parcel of land, totalling almost 27ha, at the corner of the MaryboroughHervey Bay and Hibiscus Roads.

The proposal includes 233 residential blocks between 400sqm and 1000sqm, three commercial lots and open space connected with a footpath network, with duplexes slated for larger blocks.

Entry would be via Hibiscus Road, which the commercial sites would face.

A ring of vegetation buffers, including stormwater drainage, would encircle the residential area, separating it from the Bay Road, the commercial sites and nearby irrigated farmland.

The application says the site is suitable for development, given access to existing infrastructure, including road, water and sewerage networks.

“The site is located at one of the major traffic entry points to Maryborough and Hervey Bay and therefore provides a significant

interception point for development opportunities that will then produce local employment and economic growth,” the application says.

The site was previously the subject of an application to

build a retirement village. Before council amalgamations in 2008, it was part of a potential development corridor being investigated by the then Maryborough City Council.

A new development application has been lodged for the St Helens site. (Supplied)

This year Fraser Coasters Celebrate 5 years of Wheelchair Basketball at Maryborough Amateur Basketball Association.

Before that the Fraser Coasters trained on a squash court with no basketball rings, at the Health Club Hervey Bay. We will be forever grateful for MABA for opening their facility to us.

We held our first Come and Try Wheelchair Basketball Day at Maryborough Basketball on March 19, 2019 we had over 50 people in attendance. The program suffered during COVID, but has bounced back with 6 teams now playing each Monday night.

We have had several players and officials going on to represent Queensland they include Emerald Wilmshurst, Gorja Ebert, Braydon Packer, Henry Rider and Jack Bottcher. While Emerald Wilmshurst represented Australia at the Under 25 World Championships in 2023.

The Fraser Coasters have also won a number of tournaments including Sporting Wheelies State Championship in 2019, 2023, and Made Concepts 3X3 State Championship in 2023.

We would not be so successful without the support of Maryborough Basketball, Trent Walters Memorial Fundraiser, Rotary Clubs from Maryborough and Hervey Bay, Hervey Bay RSL, Fraser Coast Regional Council, Queensland Gambling Community Benefit Fund, Australian Government Department of Social Services and our wonderful sponsors and volunteers. We wish to acknowledge our 2024 sponsors. Gold Level – CQ Soil Testing, Caring Queensland, Life Choice, National Plan Manager, Tropical Transformations. Silver Level – Hervey Bay Bird Club, Bronze Level – Ascend Exercise Physiology, Moon Chiropractic and Wellness and Inspiration Paints.

Trent Walters memorial fund raiser

Rock collective brings Led Zeppelin to the Brolga

AUSSIE supergroup

Australian Rock Collective (ARC)Darren Middleton (Powderfinger), Mark Wilson (Jet), Davey Lane (You Am I) and Kram (Spiderbait) - are coming to the Brolga Theatre to bring to life one of the greatest albums of all time, Led Zeppelin’s 1971 masterpiece, Led Zeppelin IV.

Hitting the road for a 14-date national tour in June 2024, ARC will perform Led Zeppelin IV in full, from start to finish, to be followed by a second set playing classics and fan favourites selected from Led Zeppelin’s lauded catalogue.

Hailed as of the most innovative, successful and influential bands of modern music, their untitled fourth album commonly known as Led Zeppelin IV features the eightminute epic “Stairway to Heaven,” “Going to California,” “Black Dog,” and “Rock and Roll.”

ARC present Led Zeppelin IV marks the band’s fifth national outing preceded the unanimously praised and sold-out tours paying homage to Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon (2023), Neil Young’s Harvest (2022), The Beatles’ Let It Be (2021) and the extended dates of their debut tour, The Beatles’ Abbey Road (2019-2020).

Led Zeppelin - Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham and John Paul Jones – released Led Zeppelin IV on November 8, 1971.

Produced by guitarist Jimmy Page, the album was recorded between December 1970 and February 1971 at the historic English cottage, Headley Grange.

The informal recording environment inspired the band, allowing them to try different arrangements of material and create songs in various styles.

After the band’s previous album, Led Zeppelin III, received lukewarm reviews from critics they decided their fourth album would officially be untitled and would be represented instead by four symbols – one chosen by each band member – without featuring the name or any other details on

the cover.

As with prior albums, most of the material was written by the band, though there was one cover song, a hard rock re-interpretation of the Memphis Minnie blues song “When the Levee Break.”

Led Zeppelin IV was a commercial and critical success and the band’s best-selling album, shipping more than 37 million copies worldwide while critics have regularly placed it highly on lists of the greatest albums of all time.

Led Zeppelin were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995.

Darren Middleton (Powderfinger), Mark Wilson (Jet), Davey Lane (You Am I) and Kram (Spiderbait) have joined forces to become ARC, one of the most collectively celebrated and successful supergroups in Australia’s rock history with 33 ARIA Awards and 16 Top Ten ARIA albums combined.

Kram - Drummer and vocalist for Spiderbait, one of Australia’s most successful and respected alternative rock bands, and Australian rock supergroup, The Wrights.

Mark WilsonBassist, pianist and backing vocalist for the internationally acclaimed rock band, Jet.

Darren Middleton - Guitarist and songwriter for one of the most successful Australian rock bands of the past two decades, Powderfinger, and now a successful solo artist. Darren released his 8-song mini album Home in January 2023.

Davey Lane - Guitarist for definitive Australian rock band You Am I, The Pictures and rock supergroup The Wrights.

In 2020 Davey released his latest solo album, Don’t Bank Your Heart On It.

ARC present Led Zeppelin IVat the Brolga Theater, June 11.

Tickets on sale now. For complete tour & ticket information, visit: livenation.com.au

Australian supergroup the Australian Rock Collective brings Led Zeppelin IV to town on June 11. (Supplied)

Our baths a fitting memorial to the brave actions of one child

by Fraser Coast Mayor GEORGE SEYMOUR

THE George Ambrose White parking lot occupies a very scenic spot, amongst the Excelsior Band Hall, Queens Park, the Maryborough Court House and Customs House, with excellent views over the Mary River.

The man for whom this carpark is named played a significant role in the history of Maryborough, despite not being a very public person.

George Ambrose White was born in Yorkshire in 1835 and arrived in Maryborough in 1860 to establish a farm at Tinana.

He is best remembered for donating the funds for the construction of Maryborough City Hall, but he also donated the funds for the construction of the city’s first inground public swimming pool.

This pool, known as the Maryborough Baths, was located where the carpark now is.

The instigation for the very public-spirited

donation for the construction of the baths is believed to have derived from the tragic death of a young boy, George Douglas Groundwater, known affectionately as Sonny.

Sonny was 15 years old when on 19 October 1899 he swam into the river to come to the aid of his eight-year-old cousin, George Robinson, who could not swim.

Whilst Robinson survived, Sonny did not.

In the immediate aftermath of this tragedy, it was proposed that the construction of swimming baths where children could learn to swim would be a very suitable memorial for the brave actions of Sonny.

The earlier swimming baths, which were floating baths in the river, had been swept away in the 1890 flood and not replaced.

George Ambrose White was friends with Sonny’s father, William Groundwater, and he spent considerable time

and resources seeking to find a suitable site with a source of water before this site here, to be filled with river water, was selected.

The much-needed swimming pool was opened in May 1906 by the Queensland Premier, William Kidston. An inscription at the pool read:

“1906 Public Baths, the gift of George Ambrose White, Esq. Victoria Farm, Tinana, to the citizens of Maryborough and district, subject to one condition only, that school children be admitted free. W Dawson, Mayor.”

The pool was 100 feet long and 30 feet wide.

There were 46 dressing rooms, three showered bathrooms and tiered seats for spectators.

Electric lighting was added later for night swimming.

After decades of service, the pool was finally replaced when the Olympic size Memorial pool was opened in September 1961.

There was much debate at the time about what the

In 1962 it was

to the Red Cross before later being taken over by the Maryborough Kennel Club.

It is a pity the brick

structure was demolished in 1974 as the architecture reflected the history of the city and served as a memorial for Sonny.

The facade of the Maryborough Baths (top), George Ambrose White provided the funds for the baths and Maryborough City Hall and (above) children enjoying the facilities. (Archives)

Introducing Vinnie and Roxanne

From the MARYBOROUGH

ANIMAL REFUGE

VINNIE

Introducing Vinnie, a sweet and playful boy who is seeking an understanding and kind home who is willing to work with him and take their time as he is deaf.

Vinnie needs secure fencing and for whomever adopts him to know that he cannot be let off the lead in open spaces away from home.

It is recommended to use a

long lead in public spaces like the beach.

When it comes to company Vinnie loves to be with his people. He also loves the company of other dogs as well.

Vinnie was born on 09/11/2023 into a silent world.

You supply the toys, and he will love you forever.

He is good with cats if introduced properly.

Vinnie has previously been an inside/

outside dog.

Being deaf, Vinnie doesn’t understand when a dog is being aggressive towards him, so it is always important to make sure he is always safe.

He is a lovely dog to have around and like all dogs, deserves a great family.

As Vinnie is deaf training can take a little longer, teaching him sign language for basic commands works well and rewarding him with treats and pats to show him love.

The love and loyalty of a deaf dog is unconditional. They look to you for support and reassurance. Vinnie’s adoption fee is $350.00. He has had the following vet work completed.

- Desexed

- Microchipped

- Flea’d

- Wormed

- Health checked.

- Current C5 vaccination.

- Council registration in Fraser coast region

ROXANNE

Arriving in our care on the 02/04/2024 with 7x 2-week-old puppies Roxanne was terrified and had no idea what was going on.

Skinny and hungry putting everything into her puppies, she was struggling.

With the help of the community donating towards her care, Roxanne is now ready for a second chance.

Roxanne is a 2-year-old wolfhound cross and looking for a family to call her own.

She is looking great and feeling great. Doing zoomies everyday playing with the staff and

volunteers her true playful nature is shining.

Roxanne has been good with all the other dogs she has met through the pens.

We don’t know much about her past unfortunately but know she has a bright and happy life ahead of her.

Roxanne has shown to be kind to everyone she meets and always confident.

She loves to go for walks and adventures.

Every given chance Roxanne will sit by your

side for attention and especially all the pats and cuddles. She loves a good belly rub.

Roxanne does walk well on a lead.

Roxanne’s adoption fee is $350.00.

She has had the following vet work completed.

- Desexed

- Microchipped

- Flea’d

- Wormed

- Health checked.

- Current C5 vaccination.

- Council registration in Fraser coast region

Vinnie (left) and Roxanne are both waiting for a loving home.

The Maryborough Animal Refuge finds homes for hundreds of cats and dogs every year, and are funded solely by donations from the public, and income from their kennels.

‘Witches’ market back at Howard for a third year

THE enchanting Witches Market is back on the Fraser Coast for it’s magical 3rd year!

Join them on June 29, 2024, from 10am to 4pm at Bellert Park in Howard for a Yule Celebration like no other!

Over the years, the Witches Market has captivated thousands of attendees with its mystical charm.

“We’re on the lookout for unique stallholders to add to the magic,” said organisers.

“Bring your most extraordinary gifts and goods that defy convention and stand out from the rest! (food stalls sold our sorry).”

Dressing up is not only welcomed but encouraged - let your inner witch or wizard shine at this extraordinary event that’s as much a spectacle as it is a marketplace.

“Don’t miss out on this spellbinding opportunity!”

“Come one, come all as we Celebrate Yule with Song, Dance, Food, Drink, Ritual and making your own Blessing Doll and an incredible performance by

“Join us for this magical event on the Fraser Coast in the charming country town of Howard at the QCWA Hall in Steley Street Howard from 6pm to 10pm.”

Spend the day exploring the enchanting Witches Market in Howard and then enjoy the spectacular Yule Celebration!

“For those of you traveling a distance, we’ve got you covered! There’s a free RV park

right across the road for your convenience, making it easy to attend both the Markets and the Yule Celebration.”

Secure your tickets now at the following link: https://events.humanitix. com/yule-celebrationhoward-2024

https://www.facebook.com/ events/756087873059244

For more information on securing a stall, please contact Wayne on 0415 800 888 or email market@ twnm.com.au.

Jon Vea Vea!”

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What a difference a decade makes!

From Canegrowers

Chairman OWEN MENKENS

OUR perceptions can, and often do, change over time.

As children we think our parents enjoy making our lives boring and miserable, but as adults we realise they were just trying to keep us safe and look out for our future.

The coolest kids at school often don’t seem so cool when we see them later in life. And jobs that we thought would be easy and fun, often turn out to be hard work and dull.

The same is true of our changing perceptions of industries, and the sugarcane industry is a prime example of this.

Seventy years ago, sugarcane was the single biggest industry in Queensland. In fact, so important was the industry to our state that sugarcane takes pride of place on the Queensland coat of arms.

Fast-forward to 2015 and the perception of Queensland’s sugarcane industry was vastly different.

Mining and tourism were the biggest shows in town. Meanwhile, concerns around farming’s impact on the Great Barrier Reef, health concerns about sugar consumption, rising production costs, and a floundering world sugar price had many people, growers included, questioning the industry’s future.

In meetings with people from outside the industry, whether it be bank managers, local councillors or even government ministers, the view was often that sugarcane was a sunset industry in its declining years.

Even within the industry, growers were diversifying into other crops as a way to future proof their businesses. However, the tables have

Of bogged cows and sleeping bulls

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In the last edition of the ‘Sun’, I described how, during the last Ice Age, much of this flat coastal country was bisected by deep, steep sided gullies.

turned once again and far from being a sunset industry, a new day is dawning for sugarcane.

That was the general feeling amongst growers and other industry leaders at the inaugural Sugar Cubed conference in Mackay this month.

Growers heard from a range of innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry experts who are leading the way in Australia’s bioeconomy, and their message was clear – the future for Queensland’s sugarcane industry is bright.

Qantas Head of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Graeme Potger, outlined the huge driving forces behind the global demand for SAF, with a growing list of countries introducing SAF mandates for airlines.

Jet Zero founder Ed Mason backed up this message, telling delegates that the development of a SAF industry in Queensland could increase sugarcane production by 30%.

So confident is Jet Zero that we are on the cusp of a SAF boom that they are building a $600 million production facility in Townsville.

But Jet Zero isn’t without competition for Queensland sugarcane.

Coca-Cola EuroPacific Partners Head of Sugar Procurement Pete Greenwell told delegates that, as a leading producer of sustainable sugar, Australian sugar is in high demand, and this demand will only increase as buyers seek to meet their carbon reduction targets.

This is a just small taste of the opportunities outlined for growers at Sugar Cubed.

And while there will undoubtedly be challenges and setbacks along the way, one thing is clear, the sun is rising on a new era for Queensland sugarcane.

At my family property, Tandora, we have the remnants of the remaining parts of these deep ancient channels, however, many metres in depth of marine mud has now almost filled them up.

Owing to the original depth, it is quite often very difficult to excavate to the bottom of an ancient gully, even with a large excavator.

We learnt over half a century ago to never attempt to do anything in these areas with a heavy bulldozer.

Tests have revealed that the blue-grey salty ooze in our wetlands can seem to be bottomless – it is when you get stuck.

While these watercourses, which have now reverted to shallow Melaleuca swamps, are full of water, they act as a boundary between cattle paddocks at Tandora.

During dry times when the water has evaporated, the surface of these low areas appears to be dry.

Most cattle are wary of what lies beneath, but occasionally one ventures across in an attempt to explore further. The result is quite often not good.

Once their front legs break through the top crust, they eventually become stuck to the ‘floorboards’ with four legs – and no escape.

This means that these areas have to be checked regularly for bogged cattle.

To extricate a bogged animal, it is not recommended to just get it out by pulling on its neck - this quite often causes irreparable damage.

The legs have to be dug around so the animal can be laid over and then eased out.

The enclosed photo shows a Tandora cow bogged in a dried-out swamp. She fully recovered.

Cattle spend quite some time each day resting while they chew

During the hours of darkness, they also lay down to rest – if it is not raining.

The last few wet weeks have been very stressful for animals.

Most cattle rest in an upright sitting position with their head on the ground, while a few lay out flat.

If one of them (especially the fattest and heaviest) lays out with its body in

a shallow depression and with its outstretched legs slightly elevated on higher ground, quite often it is in trouble.

With most of its weight lower than its legs, it cannot get momentum to sit upright and cannot swing onto the other side. They soon smother themselves.

their cud.

An enclosed photo shows how a very fat and healthy Tandora cow could not sit up after lying out flat in a shallow road drain.

This Tandora cow is stuck in ancient marine mud (top) and (above) a healthy Tandora cow died when she could not regain her feet after lying in a shallow road drain. (Lindsay Titmarsh)

Making Healthy Happen: Queensland’s new approach to obesity prevention released

MAKING Healthy Happen 2032 is the state’s comprehensive and forward-thinking response to the National Obesity Strategy 2022–2032.

HWQld Chief Executive Officer Dr Robyn Littlewood said the

Strategy and its initial Action Plan was Queensland’s strongest commitment in decades to enhance health and wellbeing across the state and create better longterm health.

‘This is a critical milestone

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for the Queensland Government and marks a significant step forward in our collective efforts to undo the harmful systems that make it hard for all Queenslanders to be healthy,’ Dr Littlewood said.

‘Research underscores the urgency of these efforts, including that without action, children born this decade would live a shorter life than their parents, due to obesity.

‘This Strategy is the critical foundation of the generational change required to protect the future health of Queenslanders and ease the burden on our state’s world-class health system.’

The primary focus of these action plans will be on changing the systems and environments that hold obesity, poor diet and physical inactivity in place.

Despite Queenslanders’ effort to prioritise their health, they often face challenges and environments that encourages unhealthy eating and insufficient levels of physical activity.

‘Through strategic partnerships across government and the health and community sectors, HWQld will drive impactful change to create a healthier Queensland,’ Dr Littlewood said.

Implementation of the Making Healthy Happen 2024-2026 Action Plan (the Action Plan), the first of three action plans that will bring this approach to life, has already started led by Health and Wellbeing Queensland.

The Strategy and action plans will help accelerate existing initiatives and deliver flagship programs.

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‘Our commitment to the Strategy and associated action plans is unwavering. We will take responsibility for implementing critical systems change to better support the health of Queenslanders, including the development of prevention strategies that create healthy environments and empower Queenslanders to stay healthy.

‘We will also better embed obesity prevention, early intervention, and treatment into our healthcare system, while actively working to eliminate the stigma associated with obesity. Through cross-government collaboration, we will regularly monitor and measure the outcomes and impacts of our efforts.”

Making Healthy Happen 2032 includes an immediate action plan with 40 trackable actions across 11 government agencies that will focus on:

Working across government to encourage Queenslanders to enjoy active lives in natural and built environments

Supporting national reform initiatives to make processed food and drinks healthier

Developing and aligning healthy food and drink strategies in healthcare, schools, sport and recreational facilities, and workplaces

Delivering targeted family, youth and school-based activities to promote positive food culture and support the development of healthy habits

Helping Queenslanders learn more about staying healthy through continuous, evidence-based behaviour change campaigns and

Implementing a simplified process for easy referral to prevention programs and resources.

The name ‘Making Healthy Happen 2032’ was chosen during extensive consultation for the Strategy to reflect what consumers saw as the purpose and intent behind the Strategy, while remaining aspirational and positive.

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What’s on in local arts

Maryborough Regional Art Society Gallery

MAY 2024

Exhibition by Lyn Munn. Also we have the members’ competition, ‘Bees and Honey’ theme.

JUNE-JULY 2024

Exhibition by master pencil artist, Kevin Rogers (CPCAM).

Opening night is Friday, 7 June at 6 pm. Opening night special is 10% off, plus a chance to win an original, framed artwork by the artist.

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.

Gatakers Artspace exhibitions until 9 June

Radiant Objects: Wide Bay Region Artists

• Selfsameness

Tastings & Treasures - Bond Store

Every Tuesday & Thursday - 10am to 3pm (1-hour sessions)

Curator in Conversation - Bond Store

Every Thursday & Friday - 10am, Bond Store

The Castle of Tarragindi on Tour 7th May to 30 June

Hervey Bay Regional 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

BJORN AGAIN - Waterloo Anniversary Tour

Thursday, 30th May 2024 - 8:00pm, Brolga Theatre

Reconciliation Week traditional craft

Thursday, 30th May 2024 - 11:00am, Gatakers Artspace

The Joe Cocker Experience Friday, 31st May 2024 - 07:30pm, Brolga Theatre

The Underdogs Show Unmuzzled

Sat 1 June, 7.30pm, Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre

Uncork your creativity at Relish Festival

Sat 1 June, 11am, Gatakers Artspace

NT Live – Nye

Sun 2 June, 2pm and Wed 5 June, 1pm, Brolga Theatre

Printspace - Introduction to printmaking Sat 8 June, 9.30am, Gatakers Creative Space

La Rondine - Metropolitan Opera

Mon 10 June, 1pm, Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre

ARC Presents Led Zeppelin IV Tue 11 June, 8pm, Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre

Artist in Residence: Ruth Cho

Wed 12 June 2024 – Fri 14 June | 10AM – 12PM Gatakers Creative Space

The Beatles Roof Top Concert

- performed live by the Honey Sliders

Fri 14 June, 7.30pm, Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre

77 th Annual Art Competition

- Maryborough Regional Art Society

Sat 15 June – Sun 28 July, Gatakers Artspace

Killer Queen Experience

Sat 15 June | 8PM

Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre

Linocut printmaking with Ruth Cho

Sat 15 June, 10am and Sun 16 June, 10am, Gatakers

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FOR Kids BY Kids

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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.

GOING up on a stage and performing can take a lot of confidence - And bravery.

But it is always worth it.

There are many different forms of theatre that people of any age can perform. Musicals, drama, comedy, tragedy, absurd and realism are to name a few.

For over 2500 years, people have used these forms of theatre to show ideas from different cultures, show viewpoints, tell stories about life lessons or personal experiences, and express themselves.

You can show yourself to the world and be anything, with the only limit being your imagination.

Cailin is a senior high school student and Katie is a drama teacher.

Katie and Cailin both have a passion for drama, and love expressing themselves.

“Drama is important to kids because they can still explore their imaginations and make believe while learning important skills they can utilise later in life,” said Katie.

“It’s important to me as it allows you to wonder. Wonder what a pirate in space would sound like? Could an octopus try to take over a school? How would they do it? How would they walk, sound and battle the unsuspecting students?”

“I’ve grown up in the drama environment as my Mum was the stage manager at the Brolga theatre and would take me with her, so drama has always felt like a part of me.” said Cailin in her interview.

“It is a way for many people to get out there and either make

friends or boost their skill set. It’s also fun because of the people you do it with, you can have a cast of amazing actors, but the best part is when you do it with friends, or you make friends with cast mates and create new memories and long lasting friendships.”

In life you may hit a few bumps in the road along the way, but it doesn’t matter what bad things happen but how you push through them.

“I always disliked speaking in front of people, but drama taught me how to enjoy it. It lets kids explore who they are and what they like without having to commit to anything.

“You may think you want to be one thing but through drama you can explore and examine what that looks like while having an absolute blast!” said Katie.

“Just do it. It can be scary, and people can be annoying idiots about it

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but if you do it because you love it and it’s important to you and you have fun nothing else matters, and you’ll always have people in your corner cheering from the front row.” said Cailin.

Without people who are willing to perform or express themselves, the world of entertainment would be non-existent.

It is important to support people that put themselves and their talents out into the world because they will be the people that will go far in doing what makes them happy.

So think - Do you want to express yourself?

How can you be the best you can be? Do you dare to perform?

MOTORING

First Benz performance hybrid

THE addition of an E PERFORMANCE hybrid powertrain to the muchloved Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S SUV and Coupé pairing creates the very first performance hybrid SUV, bringing sporty benefits to every facet of the driving experience.

Customers can once again choose between the practically focused SUV model, with its rugged charm and nuggety stance, or a curvaceous Coupé with a track record of turning heads and winning hearts.

These identically specified Mercedes-AMG siblings offer astonishing levels of accessible performance, sprinting from 0-100 km/h in as little as 3.5 seconds, yet also offering unprecedented efficiency, including the opportunity to utilise all-electric driving for trips around town.

The latest iteration of these range-topping models once again provides Mercedes-AMG SUV customers with a desirable step up from the well-received GLC 43 SUV and Coupé models.

“The Mercedes-AMG GLC SUV is an absolute success with our customers. Our two versions, with different characters for the sportyurban lifestyle, are superior all-rounders and precisely tailored to individual customer wishes,” says Michael Schiebe, the CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.

“With the E PERFORMANCE drive in the GLC 63 S, we are also launching the first performance hybrid SUV. The all-wheeldrive system, the active rear-axle steering, and the quick-shifting transmission enhance the emotionally appealing hallmark AMG driving experience.”

The hybrid powertrain that combines a Mercedes-AMG-developed 2.0-litre turbocharged engine with an Electric Drive Unit (EDU) on the rear axle in the GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE is a technical masterpiece.

The positioning of the compact EDU at the rear axle along with a lightweight,

high-performance battery, in combination with a compact frontmounted combustion engine, ensures balanced weight distribution. This benefits driving dynamics and handling in equal measure.

The inherent design of the electric motor means its power can kick in straight away at full torque. The driver also experiences a noticeable performance increase thanks to an integrated, electronically controlled limitedslip rear differential, helping the GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE SUV and Coupé to accelerate out of bends with great agility.

The mechanical connection of fully variable 4MATIC+ allwheel drive means that if slip occurs at the rear axle, the drive power of the electric motor can be transferred to the front wheels for extra traction.

The onboard lithium-ion energy storage system, inspired by technologies proven in the MercedesAMG Petronas F1 Team’s Formula 1™

hybrid racing cars, incorporates an AMG high-performance battery combining low weight with high power. As in F1, this power can be called up frequently in succession, increasing overall performance.

This 6.1 kWh battery offers 80 kW of continuous power, and 150 kW of peak power, for up to 10 seconds. It can be charged by energy recuperation during braking and deceleration,

or via a 3.7 kW onboard charger using alternating current (AC) supply from a charging station, wallbox or household socket.

The battery is designed to aid fast power delivery and draw, rather than for extensive driving range. Emulating the basic operating strategy of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 racing car, maximum propulsion is always available when the driver calls it up by

kick-down – to accelerate powerfully out of corners, or to overtake quickly. This electric power can always be called on and frequently reproduced, via high-recuperation performance and needsbased recharging.

The driver can also utilise an all-electric range of up to 14 kilometres. This allows the option of allelectric driving on shorter trips, e.g. from home to the outskirts of the city, or to a motorway entry.

MOTORING

830+HP Super Snake shocks

SHELBY American recently shocked the performance community when it introduced the limited edition 2024 Shelby Super Snake on the international BarrettJackson stage in Palm Beach, Florida.

One of the most highly anticipated vehicles of 2024, the 830+ horsepower sports car was designed to be the highest-performing Shelby Super Snake in history.

“We designed the Shelby Super Snake to be the pinnacle of our performance cars based on Ford’s world-class Mustang sports car,” said Joe Conway, CEO of Shelby American. “It follows Carroll Shelby’s vision that each generation of car improves the breed. By collaborating with Ford Motor Company, Whipple and other top companies, our Las Vegas team created our best Shelby Super Snake yet.”

The 5.0L V8-powered Shelby Super Snake is offered in both 480 and 830+ (supercharged)

horsepower versions, giving it super car capabilities. The suspension was tuned for sharper turn in and the exhaust for better air flow, while the brakes and cooling were enhanced to leverage the powertrain’s potential.

“The roots of the Shelby Super Snake began with the race-bred Mark IV Ford GT, which won Le Mans in 1966,” said Gary Patterson, President of Shelby American. “That car’s engine was the inspiration for the first Shelby Super Snake, a one-off experimental built for high-speed testing on the track.

Over the years, the Shelby Super Snake has evolved but continued to keep its ‘competitionedged’ personality. The 2024 Shelby Super Snake is pure American performance.”

This is Shelby American’s first car based on the new S650 Ford Mustang platform. The 2024 Shelby Super Snake demonstrates the perfect balance of form and function.

“We set out to make the 2024 Ford Mustang the most technically sophisticated Shelby Super Snake in history,” said Vince La Violette, Shelby American Vice President of Operations and Senior Designer.

“Through careful engineering, we were able to add much more power while working to keep the weight more balanced with a new aluminium hood and carbon fibre fenders that also redirect the wind for ultimate cooling. Our lightweight magnesium alloy wheels cut pounds off the rotating mass so you can run deeper into and accelerate faster out of the corner. The featherweight carbon fibre tail wing keeps the retuned suspension firmly planted.”

Shelby American has spent the past years designing its elite version of the car. Lessons learned through thousands of hours spent on the track, the dyno and design studio over the decades have made the 2024 Shelby Super Snake truly a special car.

“We have an unwavering commitment to the enthusiast,” said LaViolette. “With the Super Snake’s competition heritage, we knew it was critical to dial up a car that is enjoyable during daily commutes and deeply rewarding during spirited driving. While the styling inside and out is certainly handsome, functionality drove every decision. This car checks all the boxes.”

The 2024 model roars with over 830+ horsepower from its supercharged 5.0L

V8; available in either manual or automatic transmission for both fastback and convertible body styles. Only 250 total 2024 model cars will be available in the US, with international partners receiving limited numbers commensurate with their market.

Each vehicle from Shelby American is documented in the official Shelby Registry. With its own Individual CSM number. This registry collection dates back to the very first Shelby vehicle produced and

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Maryborough Bears AFL honour Indigenous Australians with community connection

GLEN PORTEOUS

AFL: The Maryborough Bears AFL club has recently celebrated Cultural Connection round by putting on a display of community involvement and proud support of this important event.

The purpose of this round was to celebrate the positive impact Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islander people have had an impact on Australian Rules Football and society.

Club president Nathan Dahan said it was important for the club to connect with the community and indigenous players as well.

The round is named after former indigenous AFL player Sir Doug Nicholls and the theme was ‘Spirit strong, Game on’.

The Sir Doug Nicholls Round (played annually

across the AFL) pays tribute to an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person who contributed to the game and the community.

He was the first Aboriginal person to be knighted and the first Aboriginal to play in the state AFL for Fitzroy back in 1935 as well as being state governor for South Australia in 1976.

This round is about showing respect, inclusivity and pride and the Maryborough Bears wanted to bring the community together.

The players showed off their playing jerseys with artwork created for the Maryborough Bears by Indigenous elder, Aunty Karen Hall.

The U12’s kicked off their

first win for the season against Bundaberg Brothers Bulldogs.

“Our juniors are going from strength to strength and shows we are on the right track,” Dahan said.

“Our Senior Women’s and Reserves Men are always building and learning with a competitive energy with every game they play,” he said.

Maryborough javelin thrower breaks national record

GLEN PORTEOUS

ATHLETICS: Javelin thrower Makayla Moller has successfully qualified for two National Championships with remarkable results and qualifying standards.

During April, the 13-year-old Makayla competed in the Australian Athletics Championships at Adelaide and placed second in Australia overall with U15 Girls Javelin (500g) with a 42.22M, improving her former Personal Best by 4.24M.

The distance earned Makayla National qualifying standards for her to compete in both U16 and U18 Javelin events at the 2025 Australian Athletics Championships at Perth.

The rising athletic star returned back to Adelaide to compete at the Australian Little Athletics Championships and became Australian Champion in the U14 Javelin (400g) to throw another Personal Best of 45.29M and earn national number one status and broke the championship record.

“I really enjoy the sport and couldn’t believe the distances I have been throwing and really proud of them,” Makayla said.

Makayla’s efforts also helped to bring home gold medal glory for

Queensland winning the U14’s age group overall performance team trophy.

The multi-sports champion is also training for soccer and volleyball and competes in shotput and discus events.

Makayla has been receiving coaching from her mum Sallyann who was an accomplished Javelin athlete herself.

At age 16, Sallyann was third in Australia at 16, broke a Queensland record but had to put a promising career on hold due to injuries.

Sallyann came back briefly from retirement to at age 31 at the Oceania Masters and won five gold medals.

Now, Sallyann dedicates her time training Makayla.

“Makayla trains twice a week and gets technical coaching from Greg Collier every fortnight,” Sallyann said.

Makayla is proud of her athletic achievements and would like to don the Green and Gold for Australia, however there is another reason for her sporting dedication.

“I definitely want to represent Australia one day for javelin; however, I also enjoy competitions because I get to meet different people and make new friends,” she said.

The Maryborough Bears teams proudly wore their Cultural Connections Round jerseys designed by Aunty Karen Hall. (Nathan Dreger Images)

TALENTED ATHLETE: Maryborough athlete Makayla Moller has proven to be a champion javelin thrower breaking personal bests and winning championships this year. (Supplied)

Plenty on the bite right now

The team from FREEDOM FISHING SUPPLIES

The winter mornings have been quite fresh over the last week however water temperatures are still maintaining between 18-24 degrees, giving us the best of both worlds with summer and winter species on the bite.

IMPORTANT - If you haven’t had a look

at the new Great Sandy Marine Park zoning plan it would be advised before you head out next.

See the map and story on page 5 of this edition.

Green zones have increased, and some are new.

We have lots of free copies at the shop, just drop in and grab one.

Let’s check out the report.

The quality and quantity of winter whiting are increasing with the cooler

THIS WEEK'S BRAG BOARD

weather with reports of fish up to 25cm caught between the Reef Islands and Tinnanbah.

Quite a few gold line whiting have been caught in amongst them and they have a size limit of 23cm and a bag limit of 30 combined with summer whiting.

Care needs to be taken in recognising the difference in these two species to avoid taking undersized fish.

This crabbing season has certainly been one of the best with big rusty buck muddies still showing up

in numbers and the sand crabs are also around with the best catches coming from the deeper water using whiting frames as bait.

Grassy sweetlip up to 3 kilo, legal squire, blackall and purple tusk fish have been reported from the Hole in the Wall and Tinnanbah Ledge and a few quality tailor up to 45cm have been taken at the Sputnik using floating pilly’s or in the channels trolling medium diving lures.

Moon Ledge and Sammy’s have also been fishing well for black spot tusk

First up is Bella doing it for the girls with a few trevally. Gavin landed this huge bream in the Mary. Next is

with a

Sunday Morning

Rollers : Winners - K.Campbell, C.Stroshnetter, O.Maughan d R.Andersen, N.Weinheimer, B.Spilsbury 28-12. Runners upR.Widow, G.Kuhn, A.Scholl d N.Gambie, G.Gambie, K.Paxton 2115. A.Hartwig, G.Birch, T.Buckley d John, K. Gitsham, B.Richardson 20/20.

Jackpot Pairs : Winners - S,Hyde, J.Devenish 2w + 14. Runners up - J.Fraser, K.Andersen 1L 1W 23. C.White, J.Demarco 2w +4.

I.Axelsen, R.Whittaker 1L 1w. G.Kemp, T.Buckley 1w 1L. N.Weinheimer, R.Dillon 1w 1L. G.Gambie, N.Gambie 2L. R.Andersen, K.Paxton 2L.

Championship Final Mens Pairs : B.Houston, J/Devenish d S.Hyde,

R.Whittaker 26-25.

Jackpot Pairs : Winners - l.Rampton, K.Paxton d J.McCoombe, B.Stimpson 3016. Runners upB,Spilsbury, J.Demarco d N.Weinheimer, R.Dillon 22-21. S.Hyde, K.Johnson d R.Andersen, R.Whittaker 21-15. T.Buckley, G.Kemp d I.Akelsen, A.Hartwig 2218. J.Fraser, K.Pieper d W.Raguse, C.White 18-13.

- C White, scribe

fish, estuary cod, grassy sweetlip and blackall however both of these popular locations have their fair share of sharks with most anglers unable to get a quality fish back to the boat.

Snapper up to 4 kilos has been reported from the Arch Cliffs, 25 Fathom Hole and the Triangle, and of course the pelagic action is still going off in Platypus Bay with longfin tuna, spanish, spottie and school mackerel and queen fish.

Coral trout, scarlett sea perch and grassy sweetlip have been on the bite at

the southern gutters, but again it’s hard to get a fish up without being sharked.

The Mary River is still producing some quality threadfin salmon up to 10 kilo, blue salmon, grunter, silver bream and bubbler lip.

For those that love the freshwater fishing, Tinana creek, the upper Mary and Lenthals are all producing some nice healthy bass.

Reports of barra up to about 70cm at Lenthals, might not be the big guys but lots of fun.

DOON VILLA

Mikayla who landed a nice blackall in the Strait. Jayden

beautiful healthy bass. Nice one mate. Kane had a great trip over to the island, landing his PB dart. Chad got out amongst the pelagics this tuna put up a fight.