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A SMALL group of Maryborough locals has launched a petition against the building of Council’s new administration centre in Kent Street.

The Fraser Coast Regional Council recently voted to replace the admin building across from City Hall which was torn down in 2019.

Only Mayor George Seymour and Deputy Mayor Darren Everard initially voted against the decision, with Councillor Daniel Sanderson subsequently joining them.

Last week, chief petitioner Helen Outhwaite along with Pat Davis, Chris Hyne and Stuart Norton met on the site to discuss the alternatives, claiming that “The fixation by Council in planning a new building to house all their staff, state government and the library has resulted in inadequate research into the other option of purchasing one or more existing buildings and having staff spread over more than one location.”

They then met with Mayor Seymour and Cr Sanderson to discuss the alternatives.

“The Mayor (is) in favour of upgrading the existing town hall

(sic) to cater for front office staff and back office staff being located in another building.”

The group’s concern is that money will be wasted on the new project, whilst currently empty and under-utilised buildings are ignored as viable alternatives.

Council staff have been housed in temporary offices for three years since the old centre was torn down. The site has since been converted into a public green space which the group says is a popular addition to the CBD. “It’s not too late for Council to reverse it’s decision” said Pat Davis.

Councillor Paul Truscott however said that Council needs to weigh up many factors when making decisions of this magnitude.

“Considerations such as benefit to the community - both in terms of economic and social services, up front and ongoing costs and what the community as a whole would like, and balancing the needs between the different groups within the community.” he said.

“There have been comments made that the library would be closed, (inferring) that there would be no library. Comments

like this are not based on fact, but emotion.

“Council has no intention to close library services in Maryborough. The option was there to create an entirely new library.”

“Further comments have been made that a building set above the car park of the former admin centre site will block the view of City Hall. I work inside City Hall and I have never seen people standing in the…car park at the back of Woolworths admiring the view.”

“I can imagine however someone inside the comfort of an airconditioned library, reading a book and having a coffee, looking through the windows over the green space towards the magnificent City Hall.”

The petition opposing the development has been distributed to shops and offices throughout the CBD in the hope of getting upwards of 500 signatures. “(We will be) addressing the next council meeting (November 24).” said Mr Davis.

“The petition and our associated research will then be presented to council at their December meeting.”

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LEST WE FORGET REMEMBRANCE Day 2021 was commemorated at the RSL due to weather concerns, but that didn’t stop veterans, community groups and schools from remembering those lives lost in war.

Amongst the guests were veteran Aaron Weinheimer who attended with his daughter Holly, aged 9 from Maryborough West State School.

(Top) Lillian Whitaker (College Captain), Jacob Spencer (College Captain) of Riverside Christian College lay a wreath and (below) with Mayor George Seymour. (Mal Rawlings)

Holly did a magnificent job of reading the ‘Resolution of Remembrance’.

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LETTERS

VACCINATION EXEMPTIONS I am deeply concerned at the direction our government has gone on the COVID situation.

I understand that most people can have the jab without any major reactions, although I am also aware that there is quite a percentage that have had complications.

What I am concerned about is the narrow definition of medical exemptions.

There are only three

grounds for a medical exemption and two of these directly relate to the disease.

repercussions, or losing their jobs, and not being able to be of part of our society.

Many people have other serious medical issues which need to be taken into consideration.

These are not antivaxers, but people with deep medical issues.

I have a number of people who are important to me facing complexities about the potential impacts and are now being placed in an untenable situation.

I am shattered that they are having to make a decision about whether to have a jab which could have massive health

Are we living in a police state where we are separating out a section of our society and exposing them to ridicule and discrimination?

We know the jab doesn’t stop you either getting or spreading COVID, so why are we traumatising those who, on medical advice, are not having

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the jab.

Do we stop people from circulating in our society for any other reason?

- Ann Morris FRUIT PICKERS PAY PLAN The new plan to pay all fruit pickers the same pay may sound fair to those sitting in an office making the laws. But it is highly problematic.

Will shearers, who take great pride in their tally at the end of the day, all be paid the same rate whether they shear 250 or 50 a day? If not, why not?

What is the difference?

The principle of piece work is the same.

The new rules will ensure that everyone reduces their output to the lowest common denominator, as there will be no incentive to work harder.

It will be disastrous for vegetable & fruit growers, & potentially for wool growers. Again we have the ignorant pen-pushers, (keyboard tappers) with no idea of how things really work, in the country, making

unworkable rules for country people to follow.

monstrosities without character or form?

This is a very foolish, unworkable plan, and it will have most unfortunate outcomes for good workers, buyers, farmers, fruit & veg growers, & consumers.

- Val Spencer

What would that say about our own character?

IN SUPPORT OF A NEW CITY LIBRARY

Even if you’re not a library-user, try to appreciate the value of a building that visitors can see and comment “This city is obviously prospering. What a great place to be.”

Anyone who has seen the Bundaberg Library will appreciate it’s design and space.

A region like ours needs vision and determination, not negativity and arguments.

It’s a grand, purpose built building with floor-toceiling glass windows where people can enjoy a coffee and read a book in comfort.

Let’s embrace new buildings that have thought and creativity behind them.

- N. Smyth

I look forward to a day when Maryborough can also have such a beautiful civic building, and Council has suggested that that day might come soon.

There will always be opposition to such ideas, but a growing city needs beautiful new additions like this.

Can you imagine our city full of grey brick

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New aged care support program JAY FIELDING LOCAL aged care residents are now receiving better support in the place of their choice thanks to a new Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service program.

The Residential Aged Care Facility Support Service is a new patientfocused team made up of multi-disciplinary members including medical, nursing, allied health (pharmacy) and administration staff.

Under the new collaboration, the team works with aged care facilities to give residents the option of receiving clinical support in their own environment rather than visiting a hospital setting.

Wide Bay Hospital and Health Board chair Peta Jamieson said acutely unwell residents living in aged care facilities had specific care needs that, at times, exceeded the capability of the facilities to manage independently of the hospital sector.

The new support service provides care in a collaborative partnership with aged care facilities,

GPs and community service providers to improve quality and safety, in a location of patients’ choice, when safe to do so.

“While the primary focus of the model is empowering patients to choose their preferred care setting, it also frees up our emergency departments and hospitals, and ensures our older patients are not unnecessarily coming into an unfamiliar and often stressful environment,” Ms Jamieson said.

WBHHS chief executive Debbie Carroll said she was delighted the support service was now operating locally after a successful roll-out of the proven and sustainable model in other hospital and health services.

Ms Carroll said the support service was now the single point of contact for aged care staff and GPs of residents with acute healthcare needs.

If a patient becomes unwell, the GP or aged care nursing staff can contact the experienced support service nurses, who have emergency and geriatric assessment skills and are supported by senior doctors from the

emergency department, who will assess the resident’s needs and care goals and match the most appropriate care and treatment pathway, she said.

The support service can arrange for a specialist nurse or emergency department doctor to visit aged care facilities to provide emergency substitutive care in surroundings familiar to the patient.

If transfer to a hospital is required, the team can contact the emergency department and provide a high-quality clinical handover in advance of the patient arriving, to ensure the right resources and equipment are in place.

“As our population ages, we will face increased pressure on our health services and increased demand for chronic disease management, so the more elderly residents we can care for in the community or we can discharge and get them home quickly, the better,” Ms Carroll said.

WBHHS nursing and midwifery acting executive director Cameron Duffy said a substantial body of work had been underway

The new program will provide better support options for the aged. (Supplied)

since last year to establish the new model and ensure that it was fit for purpose for the region.

Mr Duffy said the WBHHS catchment covered 33 accredited residential aged care facilities that were home to almost 2300 residents.

He said residential aged care residents in Wide Bay were three times more likely to present to emergency for medical care than other older adults.

“In 2020, there were 3194 presentations to a Wide Bay emergency department and over 40 per cent of these presentations were deemed as unnecessary transfers or potentially preventable hospitalisations,” Mr Duffy said.

“We also follow-up with all of our residents, whether they have remained at home or presented to hospital,” he said.

Mr Duffy said that, about a week after they have

returned home from hospital, the support service will liaise with the resident, GP, aged care facility and family about the experience, to evaluate what went well and identify areas for improvement.

He said an important aspect of the new model was the support service working with GPs and aged care facilities to share and learn new skills and build confidence in order to provide the best possible care.

Police focus on knife crimes

LOCAL police are raising awareness and educating the community about knife crime this month.

Knife carrying is one of the most common forms of knife-related crime in Queensland and has increased steadily over the past five years.

The “I live my life … without a knife” campaign, launched in Maryborough by Acting Detective Inspector David Harbison, aims to increase awareness of the rules and consequences of knife carrying and encourage safer behaviour.

Under Queensland law, you can’t carry a knife in public, including in a vehicle, unless you have a reasonable excuse.

“The choices you make can impact the rest of your life and have consequences for you, your family and your friends.”

Self-defence is not considered a reasonable excuse and you may face fines or imprisonment if you are found to be carrying a knife.

Act Det Insp Harbison said police were encouraging young people to make better choices when it comes to carrying knives.

“I live my life … without a knife” has been rolled out across the state following a successful trial in Logan in 2019 that saw a sustained 23 per cent decrease in knife-related crime in the district.

“Carrying a knife doesn’t protect you,” he said.

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campaign was focused on prevention, with the aim of influencing the values of young people, educating them on the laws and empowering them to make the right choices.

“As police, we see all too often the devastating consequences of kniferelated crime in our community,” Ms Carroll said.

“When we analysed the data, we saw that most of the knife crime in the state was related to young people carrying knives,” she said.

“Often the excuse provided to police for carrying a knife was to protect themselves.

“We know that, unfortunately, much of the time, it’s not the case.

“These knives are frequently used to commit serious crimes, so we are looking to empower people to make the choice of not carrying a knife.”

Locals worried about a family member or friend who carries a knife in public can take steps to support them.

Firstly, start a conversation – encourage them learn about the campaign, the laws and consequences of carrying a knife in a public place If it is not safe to speak to the person, you can talk to a trusted adult such as a teacher or youth worker who can help.

Knife crime can also be reported to Policelink by phoning 131 444 or online at www.police.qld.gov.au/ policelink-reporting.

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2021 Fraser Coast Bob Dollin Achievement Awards farewelled THE Maryborough Neighbourhood Centre celebrated 20 years of the Fraser Coast Achievement Awards on Friday, 5 November at the Maryborough RSL. Around 130 guests attended to witness young achievers of the Fraser Coast receive an award in several categories.

Organisers say that the support of local businesses, council and other community organisations was key for the programs longevity, thanking this year’s sponsors: Bruce Saunders-MP; Bob’s Tyres & TJM; Fraser Coast Regional Council; Hervey Bay RSL; Hyne Timber; Downer Group; Woolworths Maryborough; and Maryborough Regional Arts Council. Raffle Donors were Bunnings Maryborough; Spirit of Hervey Bay, Office Works Hervey Bay; The Boat Club Adventure Cruises, Hervey Bay. The winners of the Fraser Coast Youth Achievement Awards was led by Fraser Coast Anglican College student Xavier Metcalfe who was named ‘Over-all Young Achiever of the Year’.

Winners of other categories included Kelland McNall (Fraser Coast Anglican College)

Winners are grinners at the recent Fraser Coast Achievement Awards. (Supplied)

– Academic Achievement Award; Ryan Wilcox (Aldridge State High School) – Sporting Achievement Award; Cailee Steen (St James Lutheran College) – Achievement in the Arts Award; Robson Flocchini (Urangan State High School) – Community Involvement Award; Emma Newman (Aldridge State High School) – Musical Achievement Award; Robson Flocchini (Urangan State High School) – Voice of Youth Award; Jearen Rivero (St Mary’s Catholic College) – Multicultural Involvement Award; Angel Schiemann (Aldridge State High School) – Personal Achievement Award; Finn Meredith (St James Lutheran College) – Personal Achievement Award.

Aldridge State High School emcees at work. (Supplied)

Runners up and Special Recognition in the same categories were: Kelland McNall (Fraser Coast Anglican College) – Overall Young Achiever of the Year; Ebony Wallace (Maryborough State High School) – Academic Achievement Award; Meka Crick (St Mary’s Catholic College) – Sporting Achievement Award; Sam Donsky (Maryborough State High School) – Achievement in the Arts Award; Darcy Simpkins (Maryborough State High School) – Community Involvement Award; Katelyn Thiele (Aldridge State High School) – Musical Achievement Award; Seth Wingard (Hervey Bay State High School) – Voice of Youth Award; FraserPop (Maryborough State High School) – Multicultural

Involvement Award; Sarah Reynolds (Maryborough State High School) – Personal Achievement Award; Victoria Maher (Aldridge State High School) – Personal Achievement Award.

Student volunteers from Aldridge State High School and Maryborough State High School assisted on the night by taking over the roles as Masters of Ceremony; reception, ushers, program and entertainment coordinators, technicians and assisted in hospitality roles.

The awards are a great way to celebrate the achievements of young people in our region.

Congratulations to the winners!

Winners Xavier Metcalfe and Kelland McNall. Maryborough State Hight School emcees.

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Bob Dollin has been farewelled. (Supplied)

The Queensland Parliament’s biography of Mr Dollin noted his interest in fishing, gardening and house riding.

JAY FIELDING FORMER State Member for Maryborough Bob Dollin has died at the age of 92.

Member for Maryborough Bruce Saunders said Mr Dollin was a “tremendous bloke”.

Mr Dollin represented the seat from 1989 to 1998.

He died at St Stephen’s Hospital in Hervey Bay on November 5 and was farewelled at a funeral on November 12.

Mr Saunders took Mr Dollin as his special guest when he was sworn into parliament in 2015.

Robert Henry Dollin was born on December 6, 1928, in Kyogle, New South Wales to Henry and Mary Dollin.

He said Mr Dollin could always be relied upon to provide advice and assistance.

The former timber industry manager was first elected in Labor’s watershed election victory of ’89, which ended 32 years of conservative government in Queensland and heralded an era of groundbreaking modernisation in the state.

“Anything I needed to know about timber, I asked him,” he said.

“He was always there to talk to you when you needed help.”

Mr Dollin is survived by his wife, Verlie, their five children and their partners, nine grandchildren, six greatgrandchildren, sister Judy and sister-in-law Dawn.

During his time in office, he sat on the estimates committee, the select committee on Travelsafe and premier Wayne Goss’s Rural and Northern Task Force.

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Tribute to an Million dollar works underway extraordinary volunteer

The notorious Bunnings intersection will be altered to improve safety.

JAY FIELDING WORK has started on road and infrastructure improvements worth more than a million dollars in Maryborough.

Past Maisie Kaufmann student Derek Smith with Beth Sanders.

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LILY Beth Sanders (always known as Beth) was born six weeks premature on 16 May 1934 at Mundubbera Hospital, the first child of Frederick and Ethel Peterson, and weighed 4lb, 13oz.

Being so tiny, Nurse Crudgington kept her alive by putting her in a shoe box which she placed by the fire in the kitchen at the hospital.

Once she completed her schooling, Beth worked long days moving cattle by horse between the family properties.

In 1953 she married Viv Sanders, a young local man, and they had seven children by the time they moved to Maryborough in 1971.

Beth was always busy - on the farm it was milking cows twice a day, mending, washing (in a copper until 1965) the usual household chores as well as taking on ironing for two families at 70c per hour.

Sadly Viv passed away in February 1985, and Beth was a widow at 49.

In 1979 Beth and her daughter Gayle Parker volunteered their time to

help improve the literacy and numeracy skills of people with disabilities at the Special Education Unit in Frank Street Maryborough.

In 1994 the Peter Pan Literacy Club/Maisie Kaufmann Learning Centre was established and when it was officially opened as a full time training centre and community based RTO in 2003, Beth was still there.

All up, Beth Sanders was a volunteer tutor at the centre for around 40 years.

The aim of the Maisie Kaufmann Learning Centre was to have fun while learning life skills, achieved through the dedication and enthusiasm of volunteers such as Beth.

A spokesman said that she will be sadly missed by all the students and volunteers.

Beth passed at Hervey Bay Hospital on Wednesday 3 November 2021 and is survived by her seven children and their spouses, 18 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren.

Councillor Denis Chapman said the Fraser Coast Regional Council was determined the area had resilient regional infrastructure that met the needs of a growing community.

About 840 metres of Teddington Road, between Iindah Road and 181 Teddington Road, will be reconstructed as part of a $1.1m program partly funded through the Australian Government’s Roads to Recovery Program and the State Government’s Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme.

Also, in Maryborough, an 80-metre section of kerb

and channel along the north side of Queen Street from Fort Lane to John Street will be replaced as part of a $149,164 project.

“Council is responsible for about 2700km of roads and footpaths throughout the region, and about a third of our capital works budget goes towards maintaining and improving roads, footpaths, bridges and drainage,” Cr Chapman said.

“Unfortunately, there will be disruptions to traffic flow while the road works are progressing so I urge motorists to avoid these areas if possible, or allow more time for your trip if you do have to drive through the project sites,” he said.

Cr Chapman said the council, with the help of the federal and state governments, was

constantly upgrading its road network.

“In the current budget, council allocated $48.8 million for road projects such as these, which were identified during our ongoing asset inspection program.

“It’s all part of council’s plan to build better communities together and keep the Fraser Coast moving.”

Meanwhile, work has begun on a notorious Maryborough intersection in an effort to reduce the risk of crashes.

Changes at the intersection of Ferry Street, Meredith Street and the exit from Bunnings will include: • Restricting straightthrough exiting from Bunnings so drivers can only turn left or right on to Ferry Street

• Restricting right-turning and straight-through movements from Meredith Street, so drivers will only be able to turn left on to Ferry Street • Moving the holding line from Bunnings further into Ferry Street to give drivers better visibility Construction will be done between 6am and 6pm and works were due to be completed by the end of last week but were delayed by rain.

During the works, the Bunnings exit and Meredith Street will be closed. Bunnings can still be accessed from Alice Street and Meredith Street from Tooley Street.

The upgrade is being funded under the Federal Government’s accelerated Road Safety program, with some funding also coming from the State Government.

Annual craft store opening soon LOOKING for Christmas gift ideas?

The popular annual Maryborough Heritage Combined Crafts Christmas store opens on Monday, November 22.

The store will be filled with items handmade by locals, including homeware, souvenirs, Christmas cakes, puddings, jams, relishes, soaps, jewellery, handbags, photo frames and gift cards.

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What’s on in local arts Tipples and Tales Fridays 6pm Bond Store Regional Creative Generation Exhibition (North Coast) - North Coast Region High School Students Daily until 21 November 2021 Gatakers Artspace Two Journeys - Lidia Godijn & Arno Tesling Daily until 21 November 2021 Gatakers Artspace Brolga Live @ Glenwood | Sugartown with Emma Newman 19th November 2021 Glenwood Community Hall 2021 Waste to Art Competition Exhibition Daily form 26th November 2021 - 16 January 2022 Gatakers Artspace Exhibition Opening - Waste to Art Friday, 26th November 2021 - 06:00 PM Gatakers Artspace Cleone McRobert’s Academy of Dance The Show Must Go On 27th November 2021 Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre Toni Robinson’s The Greatest Show 4th December 2021 Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre Skylight - NT LIVE 12th and 15th December 2021 Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre Creative Glass Workshop with glass Artist Jo Bone Wednesday, 15th December 2021 – 10am & 1pm Gatakers Artspace A Holly Christmas by Scott ‘Buddy’ Cameron 16th December 2021 Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre

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Tiaro carols night just keeps growing ORGANISERS of the Tiaro ‘Carols in the Country’ say that the event is growing by the day.

Event Coordinator Samantha Thompson says that there are over 40 food and market vendors booked for this year’s event, and that others are asking to book for next year.

“We already have singers looking to perform for us next year as well.” she said.

“The last time it was held (Pre-COVID) was 2019 and it was a highly successful event with over 300 people through the gates.

“We are expecting to attract a lot more this year.” she sad.

The free community event will feature free inflatable rides, market stalls, food vendors, live music in the lead up to the main carols event at 6:30pm and a spectacular

fireworks display to finish the night off with a bang.

“I can’t wait to see the joy on everyone’s faces.” said Samantha.

‘Carols in the Country’ will be held at the Tiaro Recreation Grounds on December 4 from 3pm to 9pm.

Entry is FREE.

New Maryborough theatre company wants you!

ACCENT Theatre is a company focused on quality productions for the community created by the community.

Auditions for their first show, ‘We Will Rock You,’ are coming up soon and the team are excited to get started!

‘We Will Rock You’ is a jukebox musical that tells the story of a globalised future without musical instruments.

Based on the songs of British rock band Queen with a book by Ben Elton, the musical tells the story of a handful of rock rebels, the Bohemians’, and their fight against the all-powerful Globalsoft

company and its’ boss, the Killer Queen.

Accent Theatre’s main team members are university trained professionals who are committed to creating quality theatre productions with a focus on giving back to the local community by supporting a charity for each major show they produce.

The show has a good spread of male and female leads to cast, as well as multiple ensemble roles.

They are also looking for a large dance cast, aged from 12 years upwards, for the opening number.

Audition packs are

available online via their Facebook page - Accent Theatre.

Details for the auditions are: • Dance Auditions Friday 19/11/21 at 6PM, at St Mary’s College, Maryborough.

• Main Cast & Vocal Ensemble Auditions Saturday 20/11/21 from 8.30AM, at St Mary’s College, Maryborough.

• Call backs are on Sunday 21/11/21 -from 9AM, at St Mary’s College, Maryborough.

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Mary Christmas needs your help THE Maryborough CBD Street Parties return with ‘Mary Christmas’ on Friday December 10.

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Showground markets ideal for presents THE Bush to Bay Fraser Coast Mega Christmas Market is on November 28.

Over 60 market stalls will be offering all sorts of Christmas cheer including soaps, candles, macrame, woodcrafts, sewn goods, children’s clothing, art, pottery, jewellery, plants and much more.

Event organisers, the Maryborough City Progress Association, are excited about bringing the much loved event back to the people of Maryborough after a break of two years.

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Councillor Daniel Sanderson said “There are so many positives about the parties and I’m grateful that Council, in unison with our community and business community were able to establish the parties, celebrating the completion of the CBD Revitalisation Works in Adelaide Street at the time.”

will keep the crowds fed, and facepainting and amusements for the kids will see them well entertained.

Amongst the stall will be cri-cut demonstrations, a huge scrap-booking and fabric sale, live music, plaster painting activities and even Christmas themed alpacas.

Market will be held Sunday 28th November from 9am - 1pm at the Maryborough Showgrounds.

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Entree is FREE.

Maryborough Town Hall surrounds along with Kent & Adelaide Streets will come to life with food and drink, kid’s rides and amusements, Candy Cane Lane markets and The Community Christmas Concert from 7pm.

Local musicians Alex Newberry and Doug Edwards will entertain the crowds and Santa will be a special guest, taking a rare break from shopping centre photos and toy run preparation.

“The parties are great because they support our great city and help build excellent community pride amongst us all.” said Cr Sanderson.

MCPAI President Peter Boulton said that like other events, there had been a few hurdles since COVID. “We’re determined to overcome and confident the time is right.” he said.

“These are community events, they take a whole community coming together to pull off” said Event Coordinator

Christmas Street Parties are back this year. (Supplied)

Brodie Millar “And we’re calling on our community to answer the need for hands-on support on the day, and for events in 2022.

“We’re also reaching out to our incredible local community of business owner/managers, not for profit and special interest groups and the social equity and support sector to include the CBD Street Parties in their annual calendars.”

Whatever your interest, skillset, and physical capability there are event

team roles to suit you.

Mary Christmas CBD Street Party is on Friday December 10th from 5pm to 9pm, Maryborough Town Hall surrounds, Kent St & Adelaide St. Find us on Facebook/ Maryborough CBD Street Party.

For information on how you can help, please contact marycbdstparty@ gmail.com Look for the event on Facebook on Facebook/ Maryborough CBD Street Party.

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Rotary calendars are back on the streets EVERY year, the Rotary Club of Maryborough City sells their popular calendars to raise money for local projects.

Every Thursday Market Day you will find Rotarians Bill outside the BOQ and Rob (pictured) outside the Wide Bay Gallery, doing an excellent job of promoting Rotary projects and raising the funds needed to keep them going.

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Donated computers to boost museums

The calendars make an ideal Christmas gift at just $5 and help Rotary continue their amazing work.

Burrum District Community Men’s Shed president John Laffin checks out the club’s two new recycled computers with Fraser Coast Regional Council IT technician Lila Sternfels.(Supplied)

MUSEUMS across the region will be able to update the information on their collections and clubs will be able to better serve the community thanks to a donation of computers from the Fraser Coast Regional Council.

Councillor Paul Truscott said the council was donating 41 computers to local community groups and sporting clubs this year.

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“The computers were to be replaced as part of our annual systems upgrade, and normally would be sold to a refurbishing company where they are wiped clean and sold on,” Cr Truscott said.

The computer donation is part of the council’s community grants

program.

“It’s about ensuring community groups and sporting clubs are able to meet the needs of their members, and that they can grow to provide the facilities and services needed to ensure we have an active, vibrant community on the Fraser Coast,” Cr Truscott said.

Groups to receive computers include Maryborough and District Family History Society, Burrum District Community Men’s Shed and the Maryborough Military Museum.

More information on grants that can be accessed by clubs and associations is available at www.frasercoast.qld.gov. au/grants-and-awards.

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A MARYBOROUGH driver has made national headlines for all the wrong reasons.

Officers from the Maryborough Highway Patrol were patrolling along Kent Street about 1.20pm on November 2 when their attention was drawn to a “wheely” interesting situation.

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A man was behind the wheel of a car while simultaneously holding a bicycle outside the driver’s-side window.

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A spokesperson said police were glad to speak to the man before anything serious happened.

The 30-year-old Maryborough was given a fine.

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Footage of the incident went viral on social media and was reported by media

across Australia.

Sergeant Josh Churchward, the officer in charge of the Maryborough Highway Patrol, said such a dangerous action, even over a short distance, could have resulted in potentially devastating consequences.

“Driving is something that requires your full attention and you should take all necessary care at all times,” Sgt Churchward said.

“We’re glad nobody was hurt in this instance, but we do want to remind everyone that road safety is everyone’s responsibility,” he said.

“Something like this not only puts yourself at risk, but other road users too.

“Drive safely and expect police anywhere, anytime.”

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Recycling is working

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Zonta golf day A CHARITY golf day will be held in November to raise funds to help women and children affected by domestic violence.

As part of their ‘16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence’, the Club’s golf day will raise awareness of the Zonta International Campaign to end violence against women.

According to Zonta, thirty-five percent of women worldwide have experienced either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence.

“As the world faces the COVID-19 pandemic, instances of genderbased violence are on the rise.

Fraser Coast Regional Council waste operations team leader Scott Hopkins and Councillor David Lee check out some of the thousands of items on offer at the region’s recycle and reuse markets. (Supplied)

MORE than 100,000 tonnes of rubbish were diverted from Fraser Coast landfill for recycling and reuse during the last financial year.

The figures were released as part of National Recycling Week, which was last week Councillor David Lee said 180,000 tonnes of material passed over the weigh bridges at the Saltwater Creek Road Landfill site in Maryborough and the Nikenbah Transfer facility during the 2020-21 financial year.

“Of the 180,000 tonnes that came on to the site, only 72,000 tonnes went into landfill,” Cr Lee said.

“The rest was reused, repurposed or recycled.”

Some items recycled through Council’s waste facilities in the 2020-21 financial year include: •35,000 tonnes of green waste (converted to mulch) •30,000 tonnes of clean fill •4700 tonnes of mixed paper

•4000 tonnes of concrete •4000 tonnes of cardboard •3000 tonnes of timber •1400 tonnes of coloured glass (wine bottles) •780 tonnes of mixed plastic (milk and drink bottles) •192 tonnes of steel cans •50 tonnes of tyres •44 tonnes of plastic film (clear plastic) •41 tonnes of aluminium cans •10 tonnes of polystyrene •11 tonnes of plaster board •More than 3500 mattresses “Council collected and recycled 11,000 tonnes of material from the fortnightly kerbside bin collection,” Cr Lee said.

“Our plan to build a new Material Recovery Facility will improve the amount of material we recover from the kerbside collection and again lower the amount of material going to landfill.”

As part of its recycling efforts, the council also provided reuse and recycle education through school visits, site visits and group tours of the materials

recovery and recycling facilities.

“The education program helps inform participants of how to ‘bin it right’ to minimise the amount of contamination in the yellow-lid recycling bins,” Cr Lee said.

“Now, more than ever, it is essential that we work together to end violence against women and girls,” said Zonta International President Sharon Langenbeck.

“Through the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign, Zonta clubs around the world are uniting to raise their

He thanked residents who had dropped off their unused and unwanted items at the waste facilities.

Zonta will be holding their major fundraiser later this month at the Maryborough Golf Club. (Facebook)

voices to bring awareness to this issue and advocate on behalf of gender-based violence survivors.”

Teams of four can enter this ambrose style event, and sponsorships are still available for a great, fun day.

“Zonta Says No” Four

Person Ambrose Golf Day at the Maryborough Golf Club Sunday 28th November 10.30am for an 11.00am start.

Teams can be registered at the Maryborough Golf Club Pro-Shop or email leisurefix2@hotmail.com

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“We sold 1320 tonnes of items through our Nikenbah and Maryborough tip shops,” Cr Lee said.

“If items are not in resellable condition, we salvage whatever we can at our recycling shed before disposing the rest to landfill,” he said.

Cr Lee encouraged residents to continue sorting their rubbish into reusable, recyclables, green waste and rubbish before heading to a waste facility to ensure they don’t go to landfill.

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Cafe-based healthcare JAY FIELDING

AN EXCITING new cafebased healthcare concept is helping Maryborough seniors who have recently experienced a fall regain their confidence and strength so they can get back, and stay, on their feet.

An initiative of the Fraser Coast Falls Prevention Service, the Lifestyle Cafe, which incorporates the Active at Home program, launched at the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre this month for seniors over 65 and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over 50.

The Fraser Coast Falls Prevention Service is a collaboration between Central Queensland Wide Bay Sunshine Coast PHN, Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, Queensland Ambulance Service and Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre.

PHN older person’s health manager Paige Martinez said injuries resulting from falls were the major cause of death, hospitalisation, and emergency department presentations for people in the target group.

“We’ve worked with our partners in the Fraser

Coast Falls Prevention Service to co-design an initiative which incorporates a social aspect and establishes a pathway to reduce the risk of falls,” Ms Martinez said.

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$15k grants on offer JAY FIELDING LOCAL businesses will be able to fast-track upgrades thanks to grants of up to $15,000 from the Queensland Government.

“Education programs that are purely falls-prevention focussed tend to have a negative connotation,” she said.

Member for Maryborough Bruce Saunders says the Business Boost program will help businesses in the Heritage City grow.

“With the Lifestyle Cafe we are working from a wellness focus incorporating the Active at Home strength and balance program with other health and wellbeing activities.

“These Business Boost grants are all about helping businesses improve their efficiency and productivity and can be used for things like website upgrades, strategic marketing, training and coaching and advisory services,” Mr Saunders said.

“This means social connection opportunities through afternoon tea, group-based programs like choir signing or craft, and various entertainment each week.”

Participants are referred into the Lifestyle Cafe via the newly established WBHHS-led falls pathway by eligible referrers including WBHHS emergency departments, QAS and GPs. More than a quarter of people living on the Fraser Coast are aged over 65.

WBHHS chief executive Debbie Carroll said the purpose of the weekly,

Carinity’s Carlee Dreyer leads Lifestyle Cafe participant Patricia Davison through some exercises.

three-hour Lifestyle Cafe was to provide the Active at Home program in an informal setting and fill a gap in the community.

“This program gives older people who are at risk of falling access to the Active at Home strength and balance program, as well community support and social connection in one venue, with no cost to the participant,” Ms Carroll said.

“WBHHS is grateful to all of the partners who have made this collaborative venture possible and looks forward to the future development of the

service.”

Participants who attended the recent launch of the Lifestyle Cafe with Active at Home said they enjoyed the friendly, relaxed and professional atmosphere and were keen to return for the full 12- week strength and balance program, alongside a cup of tea and some entertainment.

The PHN has partnered with care providers Carinity and Bolton Clarke to ensure delivery of the Lifestyle Cafe with Active at Home on an ongoing basis for at least the next 12 months.

“The type of grants, business requirements and the application process are a direct result of feedback from the Small Business Roadshow which toured around Queensland earlier this year.”

Central Safety Training chief executive officer De’Anne Stegert said a $13,000 Business Boost grant would allow the Maryborough business to undertake critical website redevelopment to encourage local employment.

“We applied for the Business Boost Grant so that we could update and expand our website with new technology that is now available,” she said.

“This means when people are looking for the courses that we conduct, they will be able to find us better and much easier which means our bookings will increase beyond our expectations.

“We like to make sure we can help our local area by employing local people and a new website that meets the new technology will definitely help us do that.”

Employment and Small Business Minister Di Farmer said backing small businesses was vital to the state’s economic growth.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our local communities, and we want to support them, their families and their customers.”

For more information about all small business grants programs visit www.business.qld.gov. au or call the Small Business Hotline on 1300 654 687.

Measure twice.

Cut once.

Major changes to the national building code relating to Accessible Housing and Energy Efficiency must be handled right, or we’ll all wear the costs.

The Queensland Government is trying to push through substantial changes to the building code, without addressing the very real concerns for home buyers and the building industry.

It’s true that future provisions are needed for the elderly and people with disabilities and to ensure sustainable housing stock into the future, but the benefits won’t be realised if not introduced properly. We also must have fair and practical outcomes for Aussie home

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buyers who are struggling with housing affordability, and the builders and tradies who deliver new homes for our communities.

If this is going to work and genuinely benefit those who need it, we need more clarity, and time for transition planning.

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Situated on a fully fenced 802m2 allotment is this outstanding colonial that has been tastefully renovated to offer everything required for modern day family living yet retaining the feel and old world charm of yesteryear.

This outstanding property is centrally located walking distance to the City Centre, Shopping Centre, Brolga Theatre, Clubs, Pubs, Schools and Convenience Stores. Accommodation in the home comprises of 2 large bedrooms, one of which features a walk in robe and ensuite, Sleepout/3rd Bedroom, formal lounge and dining areas, open plan family room that spills out onto a spacious covered rear deck that over looks landscaped gardens.

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Input sought on pet issues

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Volunteers needed

RESPONSES to dog attacks, the location of dog off-leash areas, responsible pet ownership education and animal facility operating hours are among the issues being considered in the development of a Fraser Coast Regional Council domestic animal management strategy.

Councillor Paul Truscott said locals were being encouraged to provide their input and feedback into the development of the region’s first comprehensive domestic animal management strategy.

“Council provides a range of animal management services for the community, with rangers investigating thousands of reports every year about dog attacks, barking dogs and wandering animals,” Cr Truscott said.

“We also house impounded animals in dedicated facilities and carry out responsible pet care programs to encourage registration, microchipping and desexing,” he said.

“This new strategy will provide a framework for how we deliver animal management services over the next decade and help us balance community expectations with the

Council wants your input into dog attacks and other animal issues. (Supplied)

available financial resources.

“Residents are encouraged to have their say over the next four weeks to help council understand what is important in a domestic animal management strategy and what level of services they want.”

A dedicated animal management strategy page has been established on the council’s Engagement Hub website – https://frasercoast. engagementhub.com. au/animal-management

– with a short online survey, which is open until December 12.

Dogs) Act 2008 and local laws, with the document to be reviewed annually.

Council officers will also be at local markets and shopping centres over the next four weeks gathering feedback, while information stands with hard copies of the surveys will be set up at the council’s Customer Service Centres and libraries.

“This initial community engagement will help council develop a draft strategy, which will then go out to public comment in 2022 before it is finalised and adopted,” he said.

Cr Truscott said the strategy would help the council achieve the purposes of the Animal Management (Cats and

“I encourage everyone who is interested in domestic animal management on the Fraser Coast to make sure their voice is heard by completing the survey over the next four weeks.”

No. 2 MCWS trainees R. G. Deem, T. Cougle and J. Goodwin.

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MARYBOROUGH’S number one tourist attraction, the Mary Ann train is looking for new recruits.

The current volunteers say they enjoy the social connection and being a part of our city’s culture and history.

Opportunities include museum assistants, maintenance and groundskeeping, administration, merchandise sales, workshop assistance, passenger and station

attendants, as well as drivers and more.

Incoming President of the Whistle Stop Ken Ashford said that the museum would welcome whatever time volunteers have to offer.

“If it’s an hour a month or several days a week, we will find something for you all to do.” he said.

“Come and help keep history alive!”

For more information call Ken on 4122 2111.

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2021 Fraser Coast Business and Tourism Award Winners

106 entries 27 categories 28 winners

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2021 Fraser Coast Business and Tourism Awards winners who enjoyed their night at the Beach House Hotel in Hervey Bay. PHOTO: BRIGITTE ANDREWS

Hyne Timber is Fraser Coast 2021 Business of the Year Best Fraser Coast Business

Presented by Fraser Coast Regional Council; Marketing Presented by Prime Agents Real Estate; Customer Service Presented by Kingfisher Bay Resort

HYNE TIMBER ICONIC FRASER COAST business and major contributor to the Australian economy, Hyne Timber has taken out the top prize at the 2021 Fraser Coast Business and Tourism Awards at the Beach House Hotel on Friday night, November 5.

“Being announced as the Best Business at the Fraser Coast Business and Tourism Awards was a very proud moment for our team,” says Hyne Timber CEO, Jon Kleinschmidt.

Mr Kleinschmidt congratulated other businesses which won award categories and contribute to the economic growth of the region. He also thanked Business of the Year category sponsor Fraser Coast Regional Council.

Operating for 139 years, the Hyne Timber story began in 1882 when Richard Matthews Hyne established the National Sawmill on the banks of the Mary River. It is now one of Australia’s largest, privately owned manufacturers of sawn timber products and one of the region’s largest employers with 700 full time staff, 350 based on the Fraser Coast.

All Hyne timber products are made using locally grown, 100% renewable plantation softwood.

A leader in preservative treatments and major supplier of engineered timber to the Australian and New Zealand construction industry, the company is now in its sixth generation and has a long-standing history of supporting and investing in the Fraser Coast.

The company contributed $75,000 in sponsorships and donations on the Fraser Coast during the 2020-21 financial year, covering 28 different agreements with a diverse range of recipients including Hervey Bay Volunteer Marine Rescue, Rally THE HYNE TIMBER TEAM HAD PLENTY TO CELEBRATE WITH 3 WINS: James Hyne, Dave Bennetts, Deb Coote, Katie for a Cause, Wide Bay Rowing, Fraser Coast Regional Council’s Fowden, Fiona McDonnell, Darren Wright, Kelly Hyne, Jon Kleinschmidt (back centre), John Irwin (front centre), Marc Waste to Art competition, various schools, Men’s Sheds, and Wandler, Grant Muller, Dave McInnes, Dave Spencer, Jamin Tietz, Andrew Kelly, Shane Robertson, Andrew Jensen. community groups to name a few.

Hyne was also the major sponsor of the Fraser Coast Business and Tourism Awards for the fifth year in 2021.

The Best Business award is selected by the judges from all category winners as the overall top performing business on the Fraser Coast. Hyne Timber also won the Marketing and Customer Service awards on the night.

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We pride ourselves on supporting the communities in which we operate in addition to manufacturing excellent quality, sustainably sourced timber since 1882.

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2021 Fraser Coast Business and Tourism Awards

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A Pioneer for Marine Conservation Recognised for Greatness arrived in Hervey Bay in 1989 to commence a 10-year John Craig-Gardiner Memorial Award research project onboard their Presented by Fraser Coast Tourism & Events catamaran, Moon Dancer.

This project would develop into a 30-year scientific study – creating one of the most comprehensive databases for A CO-FOUNDER of The 1958, transcending more than individual humpback whale Oceania Project and pioneer 60 years through their shared life histories, behaviour and of conservation and whale movements in existence. passion for cetaceans. research in Hervey Bay has Dr Trish and husband “Recognition of Dr Trish been named the John CraigWally, through their shared Franklin’s scientific work Gardiner Memorial Award passion for the east coast on Hervey Bay’s humpback winner for 2021.

Australian population of whales through the JohnIn a moving speech Dr humpback whales, went on Craig-Gardener Award is Wally Franklin accepted the to become well-respected an incredible tribute. award on behalf of his late wife “Trish’s published scientific scientific leaders, with the Dr Trish Franklin, honouring outcomes revealed that Hervey late Dr Trish Franklin, PhD her marine research and Bay is a globally unique whale candidate at Southern Cross scientific studies published University, focusing her watching destination, worthy and valued by the scientific of being accredited the world’s research on the behaviour community world-wide. and social organisation first Whale Heritage Site and Dr Wally Franklin of humpback whales.

‘Whale Watch Capital of the World’, ” Dr Wally Franklin acknowledged Trish’s work Remarkably, in 30 years, said. and accomplishments on Dr Trish logged more than Founding The Oceania Friday night, telling of a love half a million photos in her Project in 1988, Dr Trish affair that began between humpback whale catalogue and Wally Franklin first the two of them in Sydney in database.

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AN EMOTIONAL TRIBUTE TO CONSERVATION PIONEER: Martin Simons with Dr Wally Franklin, who accepted the award on behalf of his late wife, Dr Trish Franklin.

Together, Drs Trish and Wally Franklin created a legacy for scientific research for cetaceans, with 26 published scientific papers concentrating on the east coast Australian population of humpback whales.

With over 30 years of scientific contribution through long-term studies of humpback whale behaviour and ecology, including annual Whale Research Expeditions in Hervey Bay from 19922005 (with a digital photoidentification archive of over 70,000 data images and fluke catalogue of almost 3,000 individuals), the impacts of Dr Trish and Wally Franklin’s work and legacy continues through modern-day management and conservation efforts of the Australian east coast humpback whale population.

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ACCEPTING THE COMPANY’S second win in the Marketing category, Hyne Timber Stakeholder Engagement Manager, James Hyne, said the award recognised five years of work and investment in a marketing strategy to design and build a new Maryborough Fire and Emergency Services Complex out of mass timber.

“What better way to market the fire performance qualities of engineered timber than a fire station in our hometown where we have been innovating since 1882. Construction is underway and we look forward to showcasing this project for years to come.

“Thank you also to the category sponsors, Prime Agents Real Estate.”

OTHER AWARD IN THIS CATEGORY HIGHLY COMMENDED: JR Marketing Group FOCUSED ON STRONG VALUES and investing in long term customer partnerships, Hyne Timber is dedicated to servicing the timber industry and ensuring its growth, which has resulted in the company taking out the Marketing and the Customer Service Awards in 2021.

“Winning the Customer Service category was a proud moment for team members who were largely present,” said David Spencer, Senior Change Manager, Hyne Timber.

“This award recognises the hard work in installing and commissioning a new continuous drying kiln to increase the volume of timber for our customers during this time of unprecedented demand.”

OTHER AWARDS IN THIS CATEGORY HIGHLY COMMENDED: Whalesong Cruises Hervey Bay FINALIST: Lyons Diesel Maintenance

Chamber Presidents' Award

Presented by Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce, Maryborough Chamber of Commerce and Tiaro & Surrounds Chamber of Commerce Retailing Presented by The Prop People

PIE & PASTRY PARADISE PIE & PASTRY PARADISE was awarded the 2021 Chamber Presidents’ Award for its success in business, service, commitment, leadership, endurance, innovation and generosity.

From small beginnings 20 years ago, Pie & Pastry Paradise had big dreams to develop a bakery that would become a strong part of the local community.

From a shop employing just two staff, Pie & Pastry Paradise now employs 20 fulltime and eight casual staff.

The multi-award-winning bakery café is situated in two locations in Hervey Bay producing all its baked goods in a purpose-built bakehouse in Elizabeth Street, Urangan, taking pride in traditional recipes, handed down through the family since 1902.

Well known for its variety of handmade pies and the fusion of European and Australian pastries and sweets, the business prides itself on supporting many local sporting, not-for-profit and charitable organisations

over the past 20 years and is committed to continuing to do so.

Each year since 2002 the business has entered the Great Aussie Pie Competition, achieving recognition every year for its baked goods and is the first bakery in Hervey Bay to expand into a bakery café back in 2004.

Nic and Jodie Berkhout from Pie & Pastry Paradise with Chamber of Commerce Presidents, (from left) Gavan Berger (Tiaro Vice Pesident), Michelle Clunn (Maryborough) and Sandra Holebrook (Hervey Bay).

Congratulations Maryborough!

Maryborough has proven once again it’s status as the commercial centre of the Fraser Coast by taking out ten categories at this year’s Fraser Coast Business & Tourism Awards, including overall Business of the Year.

You may not know this, but there are more individual businesses in Maryborough than in Hervey Bay, and our manufacturing sector continues to grow exponentially.

Congratulations to all of our winners, you deserve it.

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Long-time Locals Join the Hall of Fame Hall of Fame Inductee

Hall of Fame Inductee

KINGFISHER BAY RESORT MARKETING

FRASERPOP POP CULTURE FESTIVAL EVENTS AND EVENT MANAGEMENT

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KINGFISHER BAY RESORT has been inducted into the Fraser Coast Business and Tourism Awards’ Hall of Fame after claiming a trifecta of wins in the Marketing category.

“Our marketing team is small, yet so passionate about K’gari and connecting travellers with this beautiful destination.

This is an incredible achievement across our businesses and we’re honoured to be recognised in the Hall of Fame,” said Lauren Fenn-Walton, Communications Manager, Kingfisher Bay Resort Group.

Honoured for its back-to-back wins, Kingfisher Bay Resort is a major tourism drawcard and contributor to the Fraser Coast economy and is an award-winning business of Sealink Fraser Island (SFI). Established in 1992, the resort has set the benchmark for ecotourism across Australia, expanding its business and product suite to become the largest tourism operator within the Fraser Coast.

Key marketing initiatives in recent years include the production of a new Fraser Island consumer magazine, a social media Influencer and content program, a television partnership with Channel 7, a PR approach to pitching travel stories and in digital amplification across Facebook and Instagram, all combined with the continued momentum of the Royal Visit to Fraser Island back in 2018.

THE ONLY EVENT of its kind on the Fraser Coast, the FraserPop Pop Culture Festival, has been inducted into the 2021 Hall of Fame for its outstanding event and management practices, delivering three consecutive first placings in the Events category of Fraser Coast Business and Tourism Awards.

The popular two-day culture festival was first held in 2018 attracting 7,000 patrons.

Hosted by Maryborough State High School, the event is a celebration of popular culture, games, gaming, cosplay and much more.

FraserPop provides a unique opportunity for Maryborough State High School Diploma of Business students to learn about the world of business and experience first-hand in a safe environment.

“We are so proud to provide this pop culture festival for the Fraser Coast community – so much better as it is delivered exclusively by our students. It is an honour to be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year,” said Simon Done, Maryborough State High School Principal.

The non-for-profit event has been staged for four years and provides the Fraser Coast community with the opportunity to attend a popular culture festival they would not usually have access to locally.

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BEN SOUVLIS MAGNOLIA VILLAGE BEN SOUVLIS from Magnolia Village has been recognised as the 2021 Con Souvlis Young Achiever of the Year.

Ben Souvlis is the nephew of Con Souvlis, who became an icon of business in Hervey Bay, establishing multiple businesses and supporting local organisations as a benefactor.

Ben, a standout in this year’s list of finalists is a young entrepreneur engaged in business on the Fraser Coast.

“It is an amazing achievement to receive the Con Souvlis Young Achiever award named after my uncle through our common love and desire of business.

“Just like my great grandfather, father, and uncle, I hope to continue the family’s name in business on the Fraser Coast as it is something I have always aspired to do in the footsteps of my family,” Ben said.

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Initiatives include a 500m long vegetable garden combined with a variety of fruit-producing plants to help reduce the rising cost of living for tenants, and solar street lighting.

Running the business for just 11 months, Mr Souvlis has removed 34 old van-annex structures and replaced them with 14 new cabins, with another 10 to be delivered within the next three months.

The business currently employs three part time staff and has increased sites from 53 to 69, as well as adding an eight-room motel style worker's accommodation and 40 new units.

Mr Souvlis prides himself on genuinely caring about his tenants.

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FOR THE SECOND YEAR, Vivere Homes has taken out the Trade and Manufacturing award.

“We’re just totally amazed by winning this award. We have put a lot of effort into custom-build homes in Hervey Bay and trying to showcase and educate customers on economic, ecofriendly homes,” said Frans and Ingrid Gorissen, owners and operators of Vivere Homes.

Throughout the past 12 months Vivere Homes has held a strong focus on staff retention and personal development, ensuring that employees are working towards their career goals.

New staff have been appointed where needed.

The strategy has enabled the business to keep up with ever growing build demand on the Fraser Coast and allowed the business owners to follow their passion of implementing ecofriendly and sustainable living.

The pair hope to build a lifestyle building display centre on the Fraser Coast next year to showcase and educate people about Sjuul Gorissen with category sponsor Kathy Townsend, sustainable and ecofriendly building concepts and materials.

Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce President, Sandra OTHER AWARDS IN THIS CATEGORY Holebrook and memorial award family member, Marianne Jones HIGHLY COMMENDED: Wolfpack Print FINALIST: BtB MARINE

Verena Fletcher Service of Excellence

STAFF ARE KEY: Ingrid and Frans Gorissen

Presented by World Whale Heritage Committee

SJUUL GORISSEN VIVERE HOMES PTY LTD VIVERE HOMES Client Relationship Manager, Sjuul Gorissen, received the prestigious Verena Fletcher Award for 2021, recognising her excellence in customer service, through improving in-house systems at the building company.

The award is made in honour of Verena Fletcher, a small business owner and Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce management committee member who died after suffering an asthma attack in 2015. The Chamber and Verena’s family combined to create a legacy by launching the Verena Fletcher Service of Excellence Award, to celebrate Verena’s passion for providing the very best levels of customer service across all business types.

The award, for many years selected by the Hervey Bay Chamber, formally became part of the Fraser Coast Business and Tourism Awards in 2021.

On being selected as this year’s Verena Fletcher winner, Sjuul said she was absolutely honoured.

“I would like to thank the two other nominees for their hard work this year in contributing to the Fraser Coast community.

I would also like to thank my team at Vivere Homes, as well as my parents and family for their support and guidance.”

Sjuul is the first point of contact for clients at Vivere Homes, whether it’s the beginning, middle or end stage of the building process. She has helped to implement numerous processes within the business resulting in improved in-house systems and a high level of customer service. Sjuul maintains schedules, processes, and roles to ensure the smooth running of clientele duties, staff roles, sub-trades, materials, daily running costs and profit control.

OTHER AWARDS IN THIS CATEGORY HIGHLY COMMENDED: Harmony Wilson – Trauma Assist FINALIST: Ann Glasson – Riviera Resort

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Innovation Presented by Ergon Energy Primary Industries & Agri-Business

Presented by Fraser Coast Tourism & Events

LYCHEE HILL ESTATE GROWTH THROUGH INNOVATION: Kerry, John, Sheree and David Pool with award sponsor Nick Grant

FC SPORTS Media has taken out the Online Retailing award for its successful use of digital channels to exclusively market and sell products on the Fraser Coast. Dedicated to supplying local sporting news services, FC Sports Media prides itself on recognising local sporting heroes.

“FC sports Media is proud to recognise and promote the local sporting community and the hard work of the clubs and sporting people that goes into it,” said owner Brendan Bowers.

The business, which has been operating for just over 13 months, achieves results by covering sporting events and uploading content to a subscriber-funded webpage available to the community. It’s developed a sporting calendar of events online and provides free content for the community while providing a platform for clubs to promote themselves.

FC Sports Media is active across multiple channels including social media.

OTHER AWARD IN THIS CATEGORY HIGHLY COMMENDED: Gould Social Media NEW SPORTS MEDIA PROMOTES RESULTS: Brendan Bowers with Dan and Steph Mulheron

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Trade & Manufacturing

Presented by The Maryborough Sun

VIVERE HOMES PTY LTD FAMILY OWNED and operated Lychee Hill Estate was a doublewinner at the 2021 Fraser Coast Business and Tourism Awards – taking out the award for Primary Industries and Agribusiness as well as Innovation.

It was the company’s second Primary Industries win, recognising its award-winning lychee products, farm tours and wine production.

“What a privilege it has been to take out the Primary Industries and Agribusiness award for the second time and then the Innovation award. It has been a lot of hard work but completely worth it in the end,” said owners John and Kerry Pool.

Lychee Hill Estate is one of the largest growers of lychees in Australia and the business continues to grow through innovation of new products.

The first batch of Lychee and Apple Cider is currently in sealed vats ready for bottling in the coming months. The company is also developing an exciting new cosmetic range from the extract of polyphenol from the lychee skin and seed, researched and developed with Southern Cross University.

OTHER AWARDS IN THESE CATEGORIES PRIMARY INDUSTRIES HIGHLY COMMENDED: Brother Brother Organics INNOVATION HIGHLY COMMENDED: Simple Solutions Training and Consulting

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HERVEY BAY SECRETARIAL AND SERVICED OFFICES

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Seeing young high school students ... gain valuable life skills and get a taste of working life ... is a major highlight

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HERVEY BAY Secretarial and Serviced Offices has been accorded the Professional and Small Business Services award for 2021 for providing quality services across the Fraser Coast, The company is the only provider of professional serviced offices and flexible workspace solutions in the region. By carefully choosing clientele that work in the office space, Hervey Bay Secretarial has created a small community of like-minded businesspeople who enjoy connecting and networking.

After opening in April 2020, Hervey Bay Secretarial Offices were met with the global pandemic. Staying positive and resilient, the business realigned its strategy. The company also maintained its strong focus on upskilling staff.

“It’s been a tough year for most people in business and to win an award through such a challenging year is a result of having and working towards a dream for decades,” said business owner Sharon Philp.

“To see something come to fruition and to be recognised as an award winner in the 2021 Business and Tourism Awards is overwhelming in the best sense. You try so hard and put in many hours that people don’t see and for it to be publicly recognised has me blown away.

"The other finalists were equally deserving, and we were so proud to be standing next to them as finalists on the night," she said.

OTHER AWARDS IN THIS CATEGORY HIGHLY COMMENDED: JR Marketing Group FINALIST: What’s On Fraser Coast

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Best Dining Experience

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Restaurant or Café

Presented by Tourism and Events Queensland

PORTSIDE CAFÈ & RESTAURANT MARYBOROUGH’S Portside Café and Restaurant was a double winner on the night, receiving the top award in the Restaurant or Café category and the Best Dining Experience — for its commitment to fine dining, quality, service and atmosphere.

Portside Café and Restaurant prides itself on its high level of customer service, ambience, and local seasonal cuisine. Housed inside the Customs House Residence built in 1899, Portside Café and Restaurant fits Maryborough’s historic aesthetic and offers a fine dining experience to visitors and locals alike.

With a team of 10 staff, Portside Café and Restaurant has been operating in Maryborough’s historic Wharf Street precinct for nearly two years. The business is heavily involved in the region’s signature and local events and helps to promote tourism businesses within the region.

“Taking out not one but two awards tonight is an amazing feeling. What a great way to advertise how amazing our business is in the Fraser Coast. We look forward to welcoming more guests through our doors in the coming year,” said Carl Jespersen.

OTHER AWARDS IN THESE CATEGORIES RESTAURANT OR CAFÉ – HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Deck and Anchor RESTAURANT OR CAFÉ – FINALIST: Banksia Seafood and Grill BEST DINING EXPERIENCE – HIGHLY COMMENDED: EAT at Dan and Steph’s BEST DINING EXPERIENCE – FINALIST: Bayswater Hotel

Bar and Club Dining

Presented by Richers Transport

HERVEY BAY RSL & SERVICES MEMORIAL CLUB INC THE HERVEY BAY RSL and Services Memorial Club was granted the Bar and Club Dining award for its member services, club atmosphere, entertainment, food, and the contribution it makes to the local community.

“We are thrilled to win this award tonight and big thank you to each and every one that supports the club every week,” said RSL Marketing Coordinator, Kellie Robinson.

Hervey Bay RSL provides a variety of facilities for its members, visitors, and guests and with more than 100 staff, the club is a major employer and one of the largest entertainment venues on the Fraser Coast and has more than 35,000 financial members.

The club has recently purchased a block of land on Truro Street in Torquay and has lodged an application with council for the development approval of a unique mini-golf complex, motel, and townhouses.

In addition, the business is the biggest employer of schoolbased trainees on the Fraser Coast and is the only club to offer a Community Grants Program.

At no cost to the students, placements are designed to provide better employment opportunities for local youth, with most studying a Certificate III in Hospitality and working in the bistro, café, and bar area. A total of 31 new school-based trainees joined the team in 2021.

“Seeing young high school students grow in confidence, gain valuable life skills and get a taste of working life before leaving school, is a major highlight of the school-based traineeship program undertaken by the Hervey Bay RSL,” said Kellie.

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Kingfisher heads to 2022 Hall of Fame for Resort & Deluxe Accommodation Resort & Deluxe Accommodation

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THREE IN A ROW: Conor Ross, Luz Brito, Toni Bradley, Silvia Turnia, Michelle Ireland and Heather Maclean

Kingfisher Bay Resort also works closely with the Butchulla KINGFISHER BAY RESORT Aboriginal Corporation (BAC) and recently launched the K’gari World Heritage Discovery Centre – an initiative in conjunction with University of the Sunshine Coast, BAC and WITH ITS WIN in 2021, Kingfisher Bay Resort has taken out the Fraser Coast Regional Council – to create an environmental Resort and Deluxe Accommodation award three years running hub to inform and educate visitors about the island through for its guest experience and superior design, securing its spot in interpretive panels and photography. the Hall of Fame in 2022.

Operating for nearly 30 years and employing 192 full time OTHER AWARDS IN THIS CATEGORY staff, Kingfisher Bay Resort has maintained consistently high HIGHLY COMMENDED: Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa standards to take out the award for the third time in a row.

FINALIST: Ramada by Wyndham Hervey Bay “It’s been a tough two years and we are so excited to receive this award tonight, we continue to deliver and that’s what we do best,” said Group Operations Manager Michelle Ireland.

The resort is comprised of 152 hotel rooms, 109 two and threebedroom self-contained villas, and eight Executive Houses. In addition, three restaurants, four bars, four swimming pools and an Island Day Spa are all set amongst a unique ecosystem of bushland and natural waterways. The resort offers comprehensive nature-based experiences for guests from across the world who want to enjoy the untamed paradise of Fraser Island.

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DISCOVERY PARKS Fraser Street was the Camping, Caravan and RV Parks award winner for 2021 for its facilities and visitor experience. The Park attributes its employees’ outstanding customer service to its success.

“We are so incredibly proud to be the recipients of this award, in such a large, popular and diverse industry throughout the Fraser Coast. Thank you to all our wonderful guests who have made our park and the great Fraser Coast their 'go-to' destination,” said Park Manager Georgina Woodlee.

“A big thank you to Fraser Coast Tourism & Events for their ongoing support of our industry and for their incredible work promoting our region and showcasing it on both domestic and international platforms.”

Discovery Parks Fraser Street is required to comply with a strict set of standards and expectations to ensure a high standard of both infrastructure and service is maintained for guests.

The park holds a reputation for service, cleanliness and facilities which saw it ranked as #1 in GRI (Global Review Index) in Hervey Bay with a score of 91.1% and fourth in the Caravanning Industry of Queensland.

The park prides itself on the service provided and on the high standard of all park amenities and grounds.

General Accommodation

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EMERALDENE INN & ECO-LODGE EMERALDENE INN and Eco-Lodge was honoured for its tourism experience taking out the General Accommodation category at the Fraser Coast Business and Tourism Awards.

Family-owned and operated, Emeraldene Inn is a small business hidden within two acres of natural bushland and landscaped gardens. The motel offers 14 oversized self-contained ground floor rooms, including two fully equipped wheelchair accessible rooms all with balconies overlooking the lush gardens.

With their large international market not available, Emeraldene Inn and Eco-Lodge realigned their business strategy and developed a special program to attract clients from government, universities, and other corporate sectors which in turn increased their domestic market share by 40%.

The business now aims to win the 2022 TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice award and bring home the General Accommodation award for the second time.

“This award recognises our hard work over the years, particularly last year during various lockdowns. The award demonstrates the support we get from Fraser Coast Regional Council, Fraser Coast Tourism & Events, local tourism and hospitality operators and the local community,” said business owner Yong Wang.

“We are really proud to accept this award and will continue to do our best to deliver the best customer service and products to our clients.”

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Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum destined for the Hall of Fame

Tourism – Land Based

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MARYBOROUGH MILITARY AND COLONIAL MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS TAKE OUT TOP AWARD: John Meyers with category sponsor Murray Priebbenow

THREE CONSECUTIVE WINS in the Land Based Tourism category for the Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum will elevate this amazing Maryborough attraction to the Hall of Fame in 2022.

“On behalf of the 100-plus museum volunteers, it was a pleasure for my wife and self to attend the awards on Friday night and to receive the top recognition for the third time,” said museum founder John Meyers.

“This is a great honour not only to the museum but to Maryborough and we look forward to being acknowledged in the hall of fame in 2022.”

Operating for more than 16 years with 40 full time volunteers and 20 part time volunteers, housing a collection of more than 10,000 artefacts, the Maryborough Military and Colonial

Museum prides itself on providing a wealth of knowledge and inspiring tales of Australia’s history.

Many of the museum's volunteers have previous military service history and use authentic, personal experiences to help educate young minds and curious visitors alike.

Volunteers also use the museum’s extensive library facilities to research military history, while training programs are provided to new recruits in first aid, CPR and responses to fires.

The museum measures its high level of customer service by the increased number of visitors it records each year.

OTHER AWARDS IN THIS CATEGORY HIGHLY COMMENDED: K’gari Fraser Island Adventures FINALIST: Fraser Dingo 4WD

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Events & Event Management

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Presented by Hervey Bay RSL & Services Memorial Club Inc

Tourism – Marine Based

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MARYBOROUGH STATE HIGH SCHOOL

PACIFIC WHALE FOUNDATION AUSTRALIA

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GENEROSITY MAKES THINGS POSSIBLE: Louise Knol and Joy Duke with category sponsor Katrina Ryan

STUDENT WELLBEING DRIVES SUCCESS: Damien Blyth, Heike Romba, Marty Mills and Simon Done with category sponsor Kellie Robinson

PASSIONATE ABOUT MARINE LIFE: Andrew Ellis and Felicity Holder

THE MARYBOROUGH Horticultural Society took out the 2021 Events and Event Management award for its successful delivery of the Maryborough Open Gardens, despite many Fraser Coast events being cancelled this year due to COVID lockdowns in the south-east.

“Without the generosity and hard work of garden owners, volunteers, Fraser Coast Regional Council and the Maryborough Horticultural Society, Maryborough Open Gardens would not have happened,” said society spokesperson Joy Duke.

“The Maryborough Horticultural Society is in its seventh year organising the Open Gardens and each year the event gets more popular, through encouraging local and intrastate green thumbs to visit our beautiful town of Maryborough to admire the unique gardens of the Fraser Coast.”

The event, that provides access to private gardens which locals and visitors would not otherwise be able to experience, is the only one of its kind in the Wide Bay Burnett and one of the iconic garden events in the State which also include the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and the Queensland Garden Expo in Nambour.

ANOTHER HALL OF FAME bound inductee from the 2021 Business and Tourism Awards was Maryborough State High School, awarded Education Provider for the third year in a row for its innovative curriculum focused on student wellbeing.

“Maryborough State High School has been at the pinnacle of educational excellence since the first award win in 2018.

Every year since, we have shown by every measure that State Schools are great schools! We are proud to win this award for the third successive year,” said school principal Simon Done.

Established in 1881, the redevelopment of the independent school’s curriculum offerings, wellbeing and educational philosophy has led to a significant rise in enrolments, with an increase in numbers from 670 in 2015 to 1008 in 2020 with a projected enrolment of 1250 in 2022.

Maryborough State High School is now the largest secondary school or college in Maryborough and a testament to the programs and approach which the school has undertaken in the last five years.

OTHER AWARDS IN THIS CATEGORY HIGHLY COMMENDED: Riverside Christian College FINALIST: All States Training

PACIFIC WHALE FOUNDATION AUSTRALIA secured the Marine Based Tourism award for excellence in visitor experience, offering educational whale watching tours. Pacific Whale Foundation Australia’s mission is to protect the oceans through science and advocacy and to inspire environmental stewardship.

“We are very excited to win this award. To be judged by your peers as the best of the best is always a wonderful thing and shows we are on the right track in this changing era,” said Director of Australian Operators Andrew Ellis.

“As a business we have changed so much in the last two years to cope with the changing environment. We look forward to be able to offer our products to the public, educational and scientific institutions in different ways moving forward.”

PWF works closely with the local community to educate students and locals about the ocean and its various creatures, including humpback whales. It also works with USC and numerous local schools in their marine science classes, delivering lectures on data collection and marine environment studies.

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SOUTHERN CROSS SUPPORT SERVICES SOUTHERN CROSS Support Services was awarded Health Provider of the year for its services, caring for some of the region's most vulnerable people. Offering disability support and child protection, the business runs a family day care centre and is actively building specialist behaviour support and allied health teams.

“This award is validation of the hard work and dedication of our nearly 500 employees based in the Fraser Coast region servicing our clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.” said CEO Cheryl Barrett after receiving the award.

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“We at Southern Cross Support Services are thrilled to be selected as the winners of the Health Provider category and would like to thank University of the Sunshine Coast for their sponsorship of this category.”

Southern Cross works collaboratively with government agencies including the Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs, as well as stakeholders to help young people to maintain relationships with their family and community and to help them achieve a sense of “purpose, belonging and security.”

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FRASER ISLAND BOAT CHARTERS A FAMILY OWNED and run business just two years in the making has been honoured as the Best Fraser Coast new business in 2021.

Owners, Scott and Steph Whitcombe gave up full time employment to run their own sailing business, just before COVID took the world by storm.

“We’re thrilled that Fraser Island Boat Charters was recognised as the Fraser Coast’s Best New Business for 2021,” said Steph.

“Going through the submission process for the awards was a great chance for us to sit back and reflect on our business goals and has just further motivated us for the future. It was

CARING FOR THE VULNERABLE: Tracey O’Keefe, Glen Fissenden, James Taylor, Margaret Kilbride, Kathy Ellem, Cheryl Barrett, Lou Adams, Kath Downton, Ben Stehbens, Nathan Miles.

Disability support services include life skills training; community access; personal development; supported accommodation; personal care and respite care. Child protection services include out-of-home care for children and young people in homes where they are supported 24/7.

OTHER AWARDS IN THIS CATEGORY HIGHLY COMMENDED: Health First Maryborough FINALIST: Roshana Parklands Care

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HELPING TO BUILD AMAZING LIVES: Jason Smith, Tom Hagan, Jess Lane and Julie Devling

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also great to see so many businesses and the Fraser Coast region as a whole thriving after a tough few years,” she said.

Fraser Island Boat Charters offers both bareboat and skippered yacht charters in the Great Sandy Strait. Now with a fleet of four sailing catamarans, the team at Fraser Island Boat Charters is passionate about providing a slow-paced travel experience where customers can truly immerse themselves in the untouched beauty and natural surroundings along the western coast of K’gari-Fraser Island.

With personalised customer experiences from booking through to travelling and a variety of vessel sizes, every charter can be fully customised and tailored to guests' needs.

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COMMUNITY LIFESTYLES Agency has been announced as the Not-For-Profit, Community and Charities winner at this year’s Fraser Coast Business & Tourism Awards for improving the lives of residents through a range of community services.

“Community Lifestyles Agency would like to dedicate this award to all of our participants and to the Maryborough community who have supported us,” said spokesperson Julie Devling.

“Every day we are privileged to be part of your success.

Thank you for taking us on this journey with you. We look forward to another successful 30 years.”

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RECYCLE RIGHT 28% of what is put in our yellow wheelie bins is not recyclable. Let’s improve that number Fraser Coast!

Here are some of the top recycling mistakes:

ė No electronics (to recycle items with a cord or batteries drop them off at Council’s Waste Facilities or Officeworks).

ė No nappies

ė No food or liquids

ė No soft plastics (shopping bags, biscuit wrappers) You can recycle most soft plastics in dedicated REDcycle bins at Woolies and Coles www.redcycle.net.au ė Please don’t bag your recyclables

ė No old clothes

ė No broken glass

ė No Batteries (these can spark a fire in the recycling truck). Big batteries can be recycled at a Fraser Coast Waste Facility and small batteries are accepted at Aldi, Battery World and Officeworks.

ė No greasy pizza boxes.

Separate the greasy part from the cardboard and dispose separately.

Check out the A-Z guide on our website to ensure your recycling efforts don’t go to waste www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/recycling

ė No crockery or Pyrex

ė No waxed lined paper or cardboard

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Student’s hair provides hope Meet beautiful girl Skylar CONTRIBUTED BY THE MARYBOROUGH & DISTRICT ANIMAL REFUGE

ONE young Maryborough student is chopping off her hair to make a difference.

SKYLAR came to the Maryborough Animal Refuge in July with 6 kittens.

Indiana Shaw from Riverside Christian College is donating 46cm of her long hair to make a wig for a child who has lost their own due to cancer and other medical conditions.

According to Indiana, wigs can cost families up to $6,000, lasting just 1-2 years.

“Families can spend tens of thousands of dollars on the purchase of wigs throughout a child’s youth.” she said.

Her goal is “To not only help raise funds, but to raise awareness to the cost of these wigs and to ease some burden of a family in one of the hardest times of their life.”

Hannah’s Story At just four years of age, Hannah started getting bald patches.

Soon after, she was diagnosed with the lifelong condition Alopecia Areata, which causes hair loss.

“As a family, not knowing what this meant was very

Her little babies have all found their own forever homes but 4 months later, Skylar is still waiting. difficult as our beautiful little girl who loved to sing, play and hang out with family and friends was losing her hair,” her mum Christine said.

One of the most difficult things for the family was Hannah being called names or teased.

It started to take a toll on her naturally outgoing personality and self-confidence.

“As often happens, some adversity reveals strength, and Hannah has been remarkable. It was far from easy though.

The family started researching and talking to others in similar situations. Hearing about Variety’s wig program, they applied for a suction based wig.

These days Hannah loves

her wig, which she has named Jasmine, and wears it with pride, able to wear during her netball matches and when she’s on stage dancing, singing or acting.

Indiana’s proud mother Marie, said that her daughter has a ‘beautiful, caring heart’ and has been wanting to do this for some time.

“Rather than her just cutting her hair off, she would like to make a difference and donate whatever she can.”

You can help Indiana reach her target of $1000 by following the link below to the official variety Club “Hair With Heart” page. https://hairwithheart. variety.org. au/s/5891/5891/e

It would be wonderful if she could find a home in time for Christmas.

Skylar is a petite placid girl who can be reserved initially.

But once she is comfortable with you, she will seek you out for some affection, playtime and treats.

She has been coming out of her shell a lot more and showing a goofball personality that is very endearing.

Like most undesexed female cats, she is likely to have been pregnant almost constantly since she was young herself.

Maybe now, at about 21 months old, she is finally learning what it means to be a kitten herself.

Skylar is desexed, vaccinated, microchipped and vet-checked. She is

available for adoption at $180.

and can be redeemed at any time in the year.

Stuck for Christmas gift ideas?

The only requirement is that they must be fully vaccinated: F3 for cats and C5 for dogs.

How about a buying a Maryborough Pet Boarding Gift Voucher for a petowning friend or family member?

Give them the opportunity to go away for a few days, knowing that their pet will be well-cared-for and safe.

The vouchers can be used for either a dog or a cat,

Maryborough Pet Boarding is run by the Maryborough and District Animal Refuge.

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BEAUTY, HEALTH & WELLBEING Low numbers financially plan for aged care The Maryborough Sun, Thursday 18th November 2021

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NEW research jointly prepared by National Seniors Australia and Challenger has revealed that only 14% of older Australians surveyed have prepared financially for their aged care.

The survey by the country’s peak advocacy group for older Australians received more than 5,000 responses by Australians aged 50 and over.

It also revealed that another 38% had thought about aged care costs and that such planning was higher amongst those of a more mature age, higher education and greater wealth.

National Seniors CEO and Director of Research, Professor John McCallum says the figures are alarmingly low for Australians preparing for a comfortable later life.

“It is critical that aged care costs are built into later life financial planning.

People are hesitating because of the negative media around nursing homes or simply denying the fact that they will need care and will have to pay for at least some of it.”

Not enough of us are planning for our aged care according to a new report. (Supplied)

The survey also found that 75% of respondents who had exposure to aged care, for example through a relative, were more likely to plan financially for care.

This suggests that people need better information and greater simplicity in the financial requirements to help with planning.

“Having financial resources to access aged care and support services of choice can greatly increase

retirees’ quality of life and independence.

provide peace of mind for later life.

“A financial plan that includes aged care also relieves stress and anxiety, either for family members or the older person themselves,” Professor McCallum said.

“Like other aspects of retirement planning, people find it confronting when forced to consider the fragility of old age, leading many to be caught off guard by unplanned aged care costs. Making a plan ahead of time can help ensure out of pocket costs are covered and provide confidence that you’ll be well looked after as you age.”

Challenger’s Head of Retirement Income Research, Aaron Minney said that aged care planning does not have to be onerous and can

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HOUSE, GARDEN & NATURE Mary and Susan – Sister Rivers of the Fraser Coast

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LINDSAY TITMARSH PRIOR to Covid 19, I ventured into the tourist business by conducting walking tours through the vast areas of mangrove scrub of the Mary – Susan Estuary.

Starting from many different locations on my family property Tandora, my guests and I enjoyed visiting places where nobody had ever been before.

When I applied for a permit for such activities, I was told by Brisbane departmental people that nobody in Queensland had ever applied for permission to do anything like that before, so Tandora received the first licence.

When travelling along district waterways, the mangrove scrub in many locations appears to be impenetrable, but when looking outwards from mainland areas, there are many places which allows access to the massive scrubs.

One of the many access points from Tandora, leads out to a very remote area which is well over a

kilometre from non-tidal areas.

A note from the Editor

There, in a very small sparsely timbered grove lives ‘Mangrosaurus’, the largest Grey Mangrove yet discovered in the Mary – Susan Estuary.

LINDSAY Titmarsh has contributed to The Maryborough Sun since it’s inception, and now is as good a time as any to sincerely thank him for his support.

Although no more than 8 metres tall, this massive old timer has an elongated base measuring 2.9 metres in diameter.

Lindsay’s knowledge on his chosen subject matter is vast, and very detailed.

The massive tree has never been C 14 dated but would be at least 1 000 years of age.

It’s also incredibly interesting and educational.

Just like all the really ancient Grey Mangroves of the estuary, the centre part of Mangrosaurus has completely rotted away making dating procedures difficult.

He’s the sort of bloke who sits in the sun, on the side of a muddy river for 12 hours to take a photo of a rare crab eating a particular mangrove leaf.

Wildlife rescuer Natalie Richardson (pictured), was part of a group to visit the old tree.

Why? Because details are important and it’s because of these details that Lindsay’s books are such a great read.

If only it could talk.

I intend to resume mangrove tours when the weather cools down next year - last time we went out on every second Saturday.

Wildlife rescuer, Natalie Richardson, enjoys the company of ‘Mangrosaurus’. (Lindsay Titmarsh)

If you would like to see something totally different from what most

people expect, just watch for the advertisement next year in the ‘Sun’.

Books by local author and historian

Please remember that for such activities, fitness standards apply.

If you have an interest in local history and the region in which we live, I can absolutely recommend that you get a hold of them.

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Produced to celebrate the centenary of the arrival early last century, of the Titmarsh family to the large local cattle property Tandora (389 pages).

This book gives an insight as to how pioneering families lived and worked well over a hundred years ago. Over 700 photos, (some of which are at least 90 years of age), all have an interesting story to tell.

Chapters include detailed descriptions on droughts, floods, bullock teams, accidents (one fatal), fires, oil exploration, water drilling, cattle, horses, dogs, pigs, dingoes, kangaroos, birds, trees and many more.

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Learn about the ‘floating haystacks’, the abandoned bulls on South Head, ‘Sandfly Alley’, John Hecker’s floating Jeep, plus the life story of an old hermit who the now older generation of Maryborough always referred to as ‘Ashes’, (Cyril Sainty).

MARY AND SUSAN – SISTER RIVERS OF THE FRASER COAST This book features hundreds of glossy photographs as well as detailed description of the intricate workings of our great waterways. For those nature lovers who may not be fit enough, or do not have time to participate in a guided mangrove tour, this is your chance to see and read about places that only the author has ever visited.

Books available at: Walker Street News and Homewares from Everywhere at 45 Gayndah Road.

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New-build and restoration hardware FINDING periodcorrect door and window furniture when restoring a classic home can be time consuming.

Even more difficult is matching salvaged locks and catches to your existing ironware.

Another Life Antiques have exclusively taken on the Tradco range of vintage, antique and contemporary brass-ware, cabinet-ware and door/ window furniture agency, meaning the products will now be available right here on the Fraser Coast.

The team will be able to help match your missing pieces or replace old and worn items The range includes period light switches and cabinet latches as well.

Their online hardware guide can help you through the process of choosing the correct items for your home.

Tradco’s high quality fittings are available in polished brass, satin brass, antique, black, unlaquered brass and other finishes to suit all homes and styles.

The unique look of unlaquered brass-ware is popular, and is available on selected lines.

With no protective coating on the brass, depending on location and environmental factors, it can take as little as two days or as long as two years for the metal to age, darken and develop to this charming, aged state.

The natural beauty of the unlacquered brass ageing process creates an organic quality with distinct darkened colour and variations in texture, that it is continually changing and developing in your home over time.

This low-maintenance finish is ideal for those with a love for beautifully aged hardware.

Another Life offers everyday stock such as latches and retro hinges to kitchen hutches, hooks, brass bells, brass cabinet and drawer locks, with other items available through their catalogue for fast delivery.

Incoming stock arrives several times a month, and large trade orders can be delivered

High quality Tradco fittings are now available on the Fraser Coast.

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Trade discounts are available to builders.

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See the full catalogue and hardware guide at www. anotherlife.net.au/tradco. pdf

Just give them the codes and quantities and Another Life will quote you a price as good as, or cheaper, than major city distributors.

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MOTORING G E N E R AT I OZS N SEV O revealed F S T Y L E in Europe Smarter, stronger: MG

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Enhanced technology and bold exterior makeover for ZS EV SUV

while a larger 71kWh battery offers even more range on a single charge.

Better value, longer range; the choice is yours with iSmart app functionality as standard in a smarter, sexier MG ZS EV that has been revealed in Europe recently, ahead of an Australian debut in 2022.

These new batteries offer up to 320km and 440km of range respectively, measured on the WLTP cycle,* while new threephase 11kW (AC) on-board charging capability means a 30-80 percent charging time of as little as 30 minutes.*

A striking exterior makeover is complemented by new battery technology that offers greater range from a single charge.

The new ZS EV will also offer owners its own app-based software architecture, known as iSmart, which is backed

by Amazon’s AWS cloudbased system.

A revised front fascia more proudly pronounces ZS EV’s electric intentions while retaining the practical front-mounted charging port which makes charging cable connection much more convenient.

This will allow owners to perform over-the-air updates, access realtime navigation, parking lot search, live weather updates and stream audio from Amazon Music.*

LED lighting clusters front and rear* also add a striking touch to the small electric SUV.

A new infotainment and navigation system is just one of several clever, stylish and value-packed enhancements for the MG ZS EV, which will be available in Europe in two variants.

Two new battery configurations will be offered when the ZS EV goes on sale in Europe in October.

MG promises that the new 2022 MG ZS EV will be packed with features. (MG Australia)

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Record high petrol prices hit Wide Bay this time last year.

RACQ has revealed petrol price records have tumbled across parts of the Wide Bay this week, including Maryborough and Gympie.

The average price of unleaded in Maryborough last week hit 160.3 cents per litre and upwards of 181 cent per litre for premium fuel, surpassing the previous record set in July 2008, while Gympie fuel prices reached 161.7cpl, above the October 2018 record.

RACQ spokesperson Kate Leonard-Jones said global factors were behind the unprecedented prices.

“As countries open up from COVID-19 restrictions, international supply and demand issues have driven up oil prices leading to high terminal gate prices,” Ms LeonardJones said.

“Prices in Hervey Bay are yet to reach their record of 163.1cpl, with averages for unleaded still three cents shy.

“However, regional Queensland hasn’t been impacted as severely as the south east, where Brisbane broke its record high when average unleaded prices tipped 178.7cpl.”

Ms Leonard-Jones said prices in regional centres across Queensland had jumped between 2cpl and 5cpl in the past week.

“Prices could continue to rise further but should then begin to stabilise over the next week or two.

However, we’re unlikely to see prices fall by any significant amount in the lead up to Christmas,” she said.

“No matter where in Queensland you live, make sure you use apps like RACQ’s Fair Fuel Finder to track down the service stations near you with the best deals.”

“These record high prices will come as a shock to families in Maryborough and Gympie, who were paying around 50cpl less

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The Maryborough Sun, Thursday 18th November 2021

Steve Case – the quiet acheiver

BRENDAN BOWERS

CYCLING: Sporting clubs do not survive without their hardworking volunteers. The Fraser Coast Cycling Club has one of the best in their president and Maryborough resident Steve Case.

The modest and unassuming president is a dedicated volunteer who goes above and beyond for the cycling club.

It is a club that has been around since 1894. Case has a vision to develop, promote and encourage cycling participation and racing within the Fraser Coast, Maryborough and broader areas in a safe, supportive and enjoyable environment.

Along with his hardworking committee, they are a leader in the region in developing strategic and operational plans to ensure the club not only survives but grows.

Dafyyd Henry, the club treasurer and commissaire is a huge fan of Case and believes he is the glue that holds the club together.

“He does everything.

He is a motivator, an organiser and cleans up

Steve Case wearing many hats waves the rider past the chequered flag. (Brendan Bowers)

Steve case on his bike. (Brendan Bowers)

after each race. The club could not survive without Steve,” Henry said.

Henry believes the club is lucky to have him guiding them forward.

Cycling Club. He is so encouraging and great with the younger riders,” James said.

“Every club needs a Steve,” he said.

With no fanfare, Steve was at it again on Sunday, organising, supporting and having a ride himself.

Club A grade rider Kaliki James agrees. “Steve is the Fraser Coast

Steve Case a respected and appreciated volunteer, the quiet achiever.

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Chris Duff dives for a catch. (Brendan Bowers)

This week’s bowls results DOON VILLA MEN Meat Tray Triples : Winners - R.Wells, K.Johnson 2w + 20. Runners up - G.Kuhn, M.Jensen, R.Turnbull 1L 1w 18. G.Gleeson, J.Kemp, R.Whittaker sw + 16. J.McCoombe, N.Gambie, G.Gambie 2w + 13.

J.Cunaghty, B.Howe, K.Biekoff 1L 1w 13. Tony, Roy, Harold 1L 1w 13. Malcolm 1L 1w 17.

Championship Mixed Pairs : K.Turnbull, R.Whittaker d S.Jensen, C.White 19-17.

Sunday Morning Rollers : Winners - P.Stephensen, K.Andersen, A.Hartwig d B.Mobbs, R.McKenna, G.Birch 25-16. Runners up - J.Kemp, B.Houston, J.Devenish d K.Pieper, R.Whittaker, C.Butcher 29-14. R.Turnbull, S.Patch, A.Scholl d W.Hoad, N.Weinheimer, B.Stimpson 33-11. R.Andersen, R.Window, C.Williams d B.Spilsbury, G.Gambie, K.Paxton 318. S.Gallagher, S.Bartley, T.Buckley d B.Madsen, T.Lloyd, C.White 27-14.

Tuesday Open Triples : (Game called at 8 ends due to rain). Winners - B.Spilsbury, N.Weinheimer, R.Dillon d K.Turnbull, S.Jensen, C.White 13-1. Runners up - G/Allan, M.Allan, T.Buckley d M.Jensen, L.Laughton, C.Laughton 12-5. G.Gleeson, J.Gleeson, K.Andersen d P.Whittaker, L.Johnson, K.Johnson 107. G.Kuhn, R.Turnbull, L.Hannaford d R.Andersen, M.Pieper, K.Pieper 12-8.

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Championship rounds : Open singles - T.Buckley d S.Bartley 25 - 16. ‘B’ Singles - J.Kemp d M.Jensen 25-23. ‘C’ Singles G,Kuhn d J.Kemp 25-22.

Jackpot Pairs : Winners

- B.Spilsbury, K.Paxton d J.McCoombe, B.Madsen 32 - 8.

Runners Up - P.Stephensen, A.Hartwig d W.Zieth, J.Devenish 15 - 14. K.Andersen, R.Whittaker d N.Weinheimer, R.Dillon 30 - 9. W.Raguse, C.White d N.Gambie, G.Gambie 30 - 10. K.Pieper, J.Fraser d J.Kemp, B.Houston 24 - 14. G.Kemp, T.Buckley d R.Andersen, K.Milzewski 20 - 16. R.Turnbull, G.Kuhn d W.Jackson, B.Stimpson 23-20.

- C.White, scribe.

MARYBOROUGH MEN Friday 5th November Nominated Men’s Jackpot Pairs A.Aeillo B.Long d P.Johnson T.Stannard 18-17 L.Turner P.Davis d G.Heselwood R.McLeish 18-16 M.Stoneman A.Blackwell d L.Woo J.Dawson 12-8 B.Magee N.Gundry d P.Nolan C.English 3110 B.Henningsen A.Jones d T.Lindeberg A.dennison 32-9 K.Campbell B.Dean d S.Jones J.Natoli 398 A.Hewson O.Maughan d R.Watts P.Frawley 32-8 R.Wilson W.Murdoch N.Nitz d G.Duff D.Nation M.Stenhouse 27-9 B.Murphy D.Redman dP.Clarke K.O’Brien 31-11 W.Horan D.Blazely d B.Hovard R.Eduards 23-13 Thursday 11th November Nominated Men’s Jackpot Pairs G.Duff W.Brocklebank d A.Dennison A.Darnell (due to no turnup of a player)31-8 L.Wood B.Henningsen d M.Stoneman A.Blackwell 27-12 S.Nitz N.Nitz d B.Magee N.Gundry 29-15 B.Murphy D.Redman d B.Dean K.Campbell 29-15 A.Aeillo L.Genrich d A.Francis G.Andreasen 22-19 L.Turner P.Davis d P.Johnson T.Stennard

29-16 A.Hewson O.Maughan d B.Hovard R.Eduards 20-12 B.Hallet W.Horan D.Blazely d R.Hooper D.Nation K.O’Brien 19-11 P.Nolan C.English d S.Jones J.Natoli 20-9 E.Kath P.Frawley d M.Stenhouse R.Wilson 20-14 B.Henningsen L.Wood d M.Stoneman A.Blackwell 27-12 A.Jones M.Roy d G.Heselwood R.Mcleish 21-15 Saturday Mixed Triples Carnival Winners A.Prichard W.Jamieson N.Jamison 3 wins 31 ends Margin 33 2nd Place S.Lockhart N.Lockhart G.McNaughton 3 wins 30 ends Margin 36 3rd Place F.Williams N.William C.Williams 3 wins 27 ends margin 31 4th Place S.O’Brien M.Anderson K.O’Brien 3 wins 27 ends margin 25 5th Place B.Humphries G.O’Brien A.Durrington 3 wins 27 ends margin 22 Last Round winners J.Collins O.Maughan P.Howard Sunday Scott Grout Shield Maryboough versus Burgowan Rink 1 Maryborough 13 Burgowan 15 Rink 2 Maryborough 19 Burgowan 12 Rink 3 Maryborough 30 Burgowan 13 Rink 4 Maryborough 19 Burgowan 17 Rink 5 Maryborough 14 Burgowan 17 Rink 6 Maryborough 18 Burgowan 12 Rink 7 Maryborough 19 Burgowan 16 Overall Maryborough 132 Burgowan 102 Maryborugh regained and hold the shield until 13th November 2022 - Scribe, Owen

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The Maryborough Sun, Thursday 18th November 2021

Mixed results for wide bay in schaeffer shield

FISHING

Good river fishing gloves and release.

The mud crabs have also been on the move in the river with the best catches between the Granville and Lamington bridges.

THE TEAM from FREEDOM FISHING SUPPLIES THE wind, rain and storms may have kept most fisho’s in the rivers and creeks lately, but nevertheless, the fishing was awesome.

Let’s have a look at the report.

The Threadfin Salmon are widespread in the Mary River at the moment, however the largest quantities have been landed between the Susan River and Walkers point.

Quality Grunter and Silver Bream are also being landed.

Remember it’s still closed season on our saltwater Barra so if you do catch one, treat it with kid

Wide Bay - Schaeffer Shield. (Brendan Bowers)

BRENDAN BOWERS CRICKET: The Schaeffer Shield second round was affected by the Friday deluge on the Fraser Coast.

The annual cricket competition featuring teams from the Darling Downs, South East Queensland, Gold Coast and the Wide Bay was in Maryborough to play rounds two and three.

Scheduled to play 50 over matches on Saturday and Sunday, the Friday rain reduced the Saturday matches to 20-20 games as the teams waited for the pitch and outfield to dry out.

On Newtown Oval, number three, Darling Downs defeated South East Queensland. After winning the toss, South East Queensland sent Darling Downs in to bat, and they scored 8/154 from their 20 overs.

South East Queensland was unable to match the Darling Downs, dismissed for 111 in the nineteenth over.

On Newtown Oval, number one, Wide Bay played Gold Coast. After being sent into bat, Wide Bay made 5/126 from their 20 overs. Callum Stitt and Brendan Handley each scored half-centuries with 54 runs each.

Gold Coast ran the Wide Bay total down with four balls to spare making 3/127.

Sunday’s matches returned to 50 over contests with Gold Coast up against the Darling Downs. Darling Downs posted 9/207 from their 50 overs before dismissing the Gold Coast for 182 in the forty-seventh over.

Shaun McCarthy, the chief, destroyed for the Darling Downs with 5/28

SOLUTIONS

off thirteen overs.

In the other match, the reigning champions, Wide Bay, defeated South East Queensland.

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Once again the Burrum River had plenty of action with Queen Fish and Golden Trevally at the mouth and some huge Grunter, Mangrove Jack and Threadfin Salmon further up the river.

Toogoom is living up to its reputation with good quantities of large Flathead taken on shallow diving lures and soft plastics with the odd Grunter taken on live bait.

Gatakers Bay has been reporting a lot of pelagic action with Golden Trevally, Schoolie Mackerel and Queen Fish, and from the bottom, a few nice coral trout have been landed.

Black spot Tusk Fish, affectionately known as bluey’s, have been landed

at the artificial reef, along with large estuary cod and Blackall.

In the Great Sandy Strait, Tuan, Butha, and Kauri Creek all reporting good quality Mangrove Jack taken on live bait, mullet strips and small shallow diving lures.

Walking the flats has produced some great results with flathead and nice Summer Whiting.

Tinnanbar ledge has been producing a mixed bag of quality reef fish including bluey’s and Grassy Sweetlip.

For those chasing that big adrenalin rush, great reports coming in from the top of the island with quite a few Black Marlin being landed.

They are around the 30kg mark and huge fun.

The Barra are still on out at Lenthalls with some nice fish being caught and released.

REMINDER: Our saltwater Barra season is now CLOSED until 1st February 2022 THIS WEEK'S BRAG BOARD First up is Dave with a very healthy looking Lenthalls Barra. Peter with a beautiful Mangrove Jack. Wayne got a nice feed of mud crabs and last up is Damo and Ray with a couple of Coronation Trout and a nice Red.

After winning the toss and batting, South East Queensland was dismissed for 100 in the thirty-eighth over.

Nathan Van Eekeren claimed 6/28 off eleven overs. He was supported

by Aarden Lankowski and Ashley Sippel, who each grabbed two wickets.

Wide Bay needed only twenty-one overs to pass the South East Queensland total, finishing 4/104. Brendan Handley carried his bat with a 51 not out.

After the weekend’s games, Wide Bay players Nathan Van Eekeren, Brendan Handly and Arden Lankowski were selected for South Queensland.

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