THE Maryborough Military Aviation Museum recently hosted Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien as he congratulated grant winners in the region.
The Australian Government’s Volunteer Grants Program saw several local groups receive funding under the program.
“Volunteer Grants are designed to support the work of volunteers, making their work easier, safer, and more enjoyable.
“The grants encourage volunteering and help organisations to purchase equipment.
“Dozens of local organisations including community service, sporting, and veteran groups have received assistance from the program,” Mr O’Brien said.
“My office received more than 70 expressions of interest seeking...funding for many worthy projects to support the work of volunteers in the community.”
The Maryborough Military Aviation Museum received
$4,000 to purchase tools and equipment to support their restoration and construction activities on items in the museum collection, part of which is now housed in the historic Maryborough Airport Terminal - the original parachute packing shed during WWII - thanks to a recent lease agreement with Fraser Coast Council.
Maryborough Speedway received $4,000 towards safety equipment, radios, fire extinguishers, and uniforms and training for their volunteers.
The volunteers at Riding for the Disabled Maryborough spent their $2,000 finishing the arena ramp that is used by riders to mount and dismount. and the Baddow Scout Group’s $2,000 grant enabled the purchase of two branded marquees to support their event activities.
“Every volunteer’s contribution, no matter how big or small, is extraordinary because that person cares enough to serve their community and give of their time, expertise, and resources freely to improve the lives of others.
“Wide Bay communities would not be the same without them,” Mr O’Brien said.
The Maryborough Military Aviation Museum holds a vast collection of historic items, and is currently raising funds to build a full size museum at the airport.
This will augment the group’s workshop facility, terminal building and the recently erected Memorial Wall at the site.
The memorial commemorates the lost lives of Maryborough students during the war, whilst the airport was home to the Royal Australian Air Force No. 3 Wireless Air Gunners’ School (3WAGS).
From April 1942, Maryborough’s activities included Recruit Training. No. 3 Recruit Depot operated until July 1943 and No. 6 Recruit Depot from 1944 to 1945 which gave basic training to about 4000 recruits. Women (WAAFs) were also stationed at Maryborough.
Contact Mr O’Brien’s office on 4121 2936 if you would like to be notified when the next Volunteer Grants round opens.
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CRAIG WINTER
(Top) L-R MMAM Volunteers Eric Wilson, Dan Holloway, James Fraser, President Jenny Elliott, Federal Member Llew O’Brien, local LNP candidate John Barounis. (Supplied) and (above) the impressive memorial wall . (Craig Winter)
Council invites applications for native plant donations
FRASER Coast community groups and eligible individuals are encouraged to apply now for native plant donations from Council to support local environmental projects or events.
Environment spokesperson
Cr Zane O’Keefe said Council donated up to 600 plants annually through the Fraser Coast Community Nursery in the Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens.
“The nursery was originally managed by six volunteers when it was established in 2006, but it is now supervised by a paid full-time team leader and 45 volunteers, propagating over 300 different species of local plants,” he said.
“Applications for native plant donations are sought twice a year, with the latest round open now until 31 October 2024 for plants that will be available for collection in the coming months.
“The donation program supports a diverse range of initiatives, including community planting events, conservation efforts focused on local species, environmental
education, erosion control, urban revegetation, and wildlife corridor enhancement.
“Eligible applicants include schools, not-forprofit organisations, incorporated environmental groups, registered Land for Wildlife members, registered Community Environment volunteers and community groups that seek to protect the natural environment within the Fraser Coast.
“Our region’s natural environment is one of its greatest assets, and
programs like this are crucial in helping Council achieve its goal of planting 100,000 trees by 2030.
“It’s all part of Council’s plan to shape a healthy future for the Fraser Coast and create a destination for future generations to come. It’s all about building better communities together.”
Interested groups and individuals can find application forms and guidelines for the Fraser Coast Native Plant Donation Program at https://www. frasercoast.qld.gov.au/ plant-donation-program
Quilt auction raising funds
Military and Aviation Museum Association is auctioning a quilt where the
The successful bidder will be advised on 1 November 2024.
The one-of-a-kind quilt has been generously donated by members of the Homewares from Everywhere Wednesday Craft Group to assist in the fundraising endeavours for the museum.
Eric and Louise Wilson provided the panel and backing for the quilt, and other fabric for the quilt was contributed by members of the craft group.
Di MacDonald designed and pieced the quilt, using Airforce colours, and highlighted the aircraft. She took approximately 20 hours to design and piece the quilt.
Liz Kahler, a professional long arm quilter, enjoyed adding the clouds stitching pattern to the quilt’s story.
from Everywhere Wednesday Craft Group can be contacted on 07 4123 1688
Bids can be submitted via email mmamsecretary@ gmail.com, messaging the group via their Facebook page or visiting the Museum at the Maryborough Airport open on Wednesday and Saturday from 9am to 1pm.
Enquiries can be directed to Jenny Elliott on 0447 846 317.
Pictured with the quilt are Liz Kahler, Louise Wilson and Di MacDonald. (Supplied) Homewares
Work starts on battery factory
CRAIG WINTER
THE long awaited $65 million battery factory is underway in Maryborough.
Deputy-premier Cameron
Dick and local MP Bruce Saunders announced last week a $25 million investment in the project by the Queensland Government will go hand in hand with a British investment firm’s contribution of $40 million.
More than 270 local jobs will be created when it begins manufacturing in late 2029, according to Mr Saunders.
ESI is an Australian company manufacturing grid-scale battery technology that is expected to contribute more than $9 billion to the state’s economy and create 500 jobs over the next five years.
Flow battery technology has the potential to deliver longer duration energy storage of up to 14 hours, which is vital as the world continues to decarbonise and increase its generation of clean and renewable energy.
Deputy Premier Cameron Dick said that the
Government’s investment in ESI “is part of our commitment to firmly establish a new battery manufacturing industry right here in Queensland.
“Through investments like this we meet our own future clean energy storage needs and take advantage of the massive export opportunities.” he added.
ESI Asia Pacific Managing Director Stuart Parry attended the announcement.
“ESI is a Queenslandbased, Australian-owned manufacturer of proven grid-scale battery technology that solves a key problem in the energy transition - how to provide renewable grid-scale energy overnight.” he said.
“Thanks to this far-sighted support from Treasury and private investors, the first production of Australian-made gridscale batteries will take place in Queensland by the end of 2025.
“ESI is targeting the delivery of 400 megawatts (MW) of energy storage annually from 2029 –enough to power a city the size of Toowoomba each year.
“Importantly, key battery components will be sourced from throughout Queensland, supporting businesses and creating skilled jobs in local communities.”
It is claimed that flow batteries have many advantages over iron flow batteries including longer storage, longer life cycle, lower processing costs, 100% of materials can be sourced within Australia, scalability and operational ability at high temperatures.
Flow batteries were first tested in the 1950s, and commercialised by Japanese, Canadian and Thai companies with varied success in the 1980s, and even featured in electric cars in the 1970s.
New patents and developments are now claimed to have lifted their viability for modern commercial distribution.
The Queensland Battery Industry Strategy is a key action of the $62 billion Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan, the Queensland Resource Industry Development Plan and the Queensland New Industry Development Strategy, which the current State Government hopes will
see this state become a sustainable energy “hub”, and manufacturing centre.
The programs have been funded with $202.5 million to position Queensland as the “preferred supplier of advanced materials and batteries to domestic and international markets”, including $5 million to establish Batteries Queensland, which will connect industry with relevant government agencies and support.
More information on ESI is available at www.esiap. com.au/and Batteries Queensland at www. statedevelopment.qld.gov. au/industry/poweringqueenslands-batteryindustry
Ready for Marvellous?
(Top) An artists impression of the completed factory and (above) Assistant Minister for Train Manufacturing, Regional Development and Jobs Bruce Saunders, Deputy Premier and Treasurer Cameron Dick and ESI Asia Pacific Managing Director Stuart Parry on site at Maryborough last week.
Lupton Park Community Garden celebrates 10 years
THIRTY five founding, past and present members met at the gardens on the afternoon of Saturday 21st September, along with supporters MP Bruce Saunders, Councillor Paul Truscott (represented by his wife Alison) and Joy Duke (Maryborough Horticultural Society), to celebrate a grand event with an afternoon high tea with a golden celebratory cake, all in the tranquility of the gardens.
Sandra Kirkby, the current president, welcomed everyone, and thanked all those who had made this event possible in particular founding member Carol Weekes.
She noted how the gardens had evolved from scratch into being awarded the 2022 FCRC Australia Day Award for Community Organisation of the Year, and described how the gardens participate in many large local events including NAIDOC and Maryborough
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Carol Weekes gave a detailed story of how in 2013, she, Maurine Gibson and Meryl Sharp identified the need for a low cost community garden to retain the quality of life and liveability of the Maryborough community at a time of depressed social conditions.
The gardens are located at 45 Aberdeen Avenue in Maryborough, not far from the hospital.
They are open from 8.30am to 11.30am every Wednesday and Saturday for working bees when members and friends meet to get their hands
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Candidate puts family first
Council reveals it’s election wish-list
A FRASER Coast water grid, revitalisation of the Maryborough and Hervey Bay CBDs, road and footpath upgrades in Howard and a new community centre in Glenwood are among 23 priority projects identified in Council’s ‘Fraser Coast Advocacy Plan’ to take the region forward.
Mayor George Seymour released the plan recently ahead of the Queensland State General Election on Saturday 26 October.
“Council is committed to long-term planning that ensures infrastructure and services meet the evolving needs of our community,” he said.
“We want to ensure that our liveability is not only maintained but improved as we continue to be one of the fastest growing and most dynamic regions in Australia.
not alone in this journey, the Fraser Coast Advocacy Plan sets out a range of projects and priorities that can be delivered through partnerships with the community, key regional business groups and the Queensland and Australian Governments.”
Examples of Council’s priority projects include, but are not limited to:
• A Fraser Coast water grid connecting the Hervey Bay and Maryborough water supply schemes;
• Continued development of the Moonaboola Industrial Estate in Maryborough West;
• Maryborough CBD and Hervey Bay City Centre revitalisation;
• Delivering the next stage of the Fraser Coast Sports and Recreation Precinct Master Plan including an athletics facility and outdoor stadium;
• A Glenwood community centre;
• Road and footpath upgrades in Howard;
• An upgrade of Boundary Road from Robert Street to Booral Road;
• A glass recycling facility;
• Replacement of the Burrum River Bridge; and
• A major upgrade of the Pulgul Creek Sewage Treatment Plant.
Kerry and her husband, Andrew, live with their teenage daughter in the Maryborough electorate.
She began full time work as a governess on an outback sheep station and remains passionate about education and access for regional communities to quality services.
Kerry works part-time as a secondary teacher at Carinity Education - Glendyne at Nikenbah and runs her own business She IT, training women in their own homes on their laptops and mobile phones.
Kerry said “More of the same from the major parties is not what Maryborough needs.
“Family First is a party that supports and advocates for faith, life, family, and freedom.
“Religious freedoms and the rights of everyone to have their say according to their beliefs and values. Parental rights to choose the education for our children. What is being taught? Let’s get back to the basics.
“Let’s cherish the value of life in all forms. Freedom for small businesses to flourish without unnecessary red tape.
“This election is the first time that people here in the Maryborough electorate will have a chance to show the major parties that we want to look after and protect families.
“We work hard to be able to support our family; to put a roof over their heads and food on the table, let’s vote in a way to put families first.” she said.
“Recognising Council is
• A Coastal Protection Plan;
The plan also highlights nine projects for which
the State Government is responsible, including an upgrade of the Bruce Highway – Gympie Street intersection at Torbanlea, an upgrade of the Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road to four lanes and a Urangan Harbour Master Plan.
A copy of the plan is available on Council’s website at https://www. frasercoast.qld.gov.au/ publications
LNP targets traffic blackspot
THE LNP says it will prioritise the delivery of a significant upgrade at the notorious Walker Street - Bruce Highway intersection.
An LNP Government would deliver a new roundabout to better control traffic as vehicles enter and pass through the busy stretch, dramatically improving safety at the well-known black spot.
Last week, the RACQ’s Unworthy Roads Survey 2024 confirmed Queenslanders believe the Wide Bay section of the Bruce Highway is one of the worst stretches of road in the state.
LNP Leader David Crisafulli said the Walker Street - Bruce Highway upgrade was a priority
for the LNP following a staggering increase in deaths on Wide Bay roads in the last year, and a horrific triple fatal crash at the site just months ago.
“The LNP will make this intersection safer for the Maryborough community,” Mr Crisafulli said.
“Labor’s inaction proves they aren’t listening to crash victims’ families and all those Queenslanders who know this intersection is not safe.
“...the Wide Bay-Burnett roads saw about 20 more people killed in 2023 than the year before, making it the deadliest stretch of road in the State.
“Labor’s failure to build and maintain the roads
our regions need is costing Queenslanders their lives.”
The LNP has committed to funding the State’s share of the $20 million project and would start progressing planning works and detailed design in Government should Queenslanders vote for change on October 26.
LNP Candidate for Maryborough John Barounis said the LNP’s plan to upgrade the intersection to a roundabout would save lives in his community.
“It’s simple, the LNP’s project would save lives,” Mr Barounis said.
“In contrast, Labor declared there was nothing wrong with the intersection just days after
yet another horrific crash there where three people were killed.
“Regional Queenslanders are outraged at being constantly forgotten by Labor, by having funding for the basic services they need, like safe roads to travel on, stripped away and left to crumble.
“But nothing will change unless we change the government next month.”
KERRY PETRUS will be the name beside Family First on your ballot paper at the State election on Saturday 26 October.
Kerry Petrus - Family First
Bruce Saunders MP
Experience the emotion and power of a full Symphony Orchestra
EMBARK on a wonderful symphonic journey when around 100 classical musicians from the Queensland Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra will take to the stage at the Brolga Theatre on Sunday, 20th October.
This will be the third and final concert this year by Maryborough Regional Arts Council.
The performance will open with Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No 2.
This is very easy to listen to and may be the finest piano concerto ever written for piano and orchestra.
Many popular songs use themes from this concerto.
If you know “All by Myself”, written by Eric Carmen and later included in the movie Bridget Jones Diary, you might be surprised to know that this was inspired by Rachmaninov’s Concerto No 2.
Rach 2 was written in 1901 at the beginning of Sergei Rachmaninov’s career and was one of the
first concertos written for a full symphony in large concert halls.
Prior to this, in the times of Mozart and Haydn, the orchestras were much smaller as they only performed for the Royal Court or society’s elite.
The concerto will feature the young pianist Reuben Tsang.
Amongst other awards, he won the Nancy Weir Best Australian Pianist Award at the 2023 Sydney International Piano Competition and most recently the Best Recital and the Peoples’ Choice Award at the 2024 Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition.
The second part of the program will feature Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances.
This was his final composition and is a vibrant orchestral work in three movements reflecting the composer’s mature style.
This is where the influence of the conductor, Johannes Fritzsch, will come to
the fore as he guides the Conservatorium students through this more technical piece in rehearsals and helps shape what we will hear.
If you already love classical music or if this concert will be your introduction to the emotion and power of a full orchestra, Johannes will engage with all of us.
He’ll talk to us about the composer, the music and what to listen out for.
Johannes is currently Principal Guest Conductor of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra as well as Professor of Opera and Orchestral Studies at the Queensland Conservatorium and is considered a Maestro with over 40 years’ experience.
As with all the concerts provided by the Arts Council, the audience will be able to mingle with the musicians and conductor in the foyer before they return to Brisbane.
Tickets are on sale now at the Brolga Theatre brolgatheatre.org or
phone 4122 6060.
Thanks to the partnership between the Conservatorium, the Brolga and the MRAC tickets are significantly less than one would expect to pay for such a worldclass performance.
Students - $20, Arts Council Members - $30, Groups of 10 or more (if bought before 19th October) - $35 per person and Adults - $40.
Australian Girls Choir to perform in Pialba
Australian Girls Choir to perform free concert in Pialba
A girls’ choir that has toured with Hugh Jackman and entertained international leaders will perform a free concert hosted by the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery at City Park next month (Saturday 5 October).
Mayor George Seymour said he was delighted Hervey Bay had been selected as one of the stops on the Australian Girls Choir’s national tour this year.
“The Australian Girls
Choir is the most dynamic girls’ choir in the country and is best recognised for their involvement in a spectacular advertising campaign for Qantas,” he said.
“The choir performs at major cultural and sporting events and has shared the stage with a long list of outstanding artists including Pharell Williams, Olivia NewtonJohn and on tour with Hugh Jackman.
“They have also performed at the official receptions for many dignitaries including Queen Elizabeth II, President Barack Obama
and Nelson Mandela.”
The Australian Girls Choir will bring a group of 58 specially selected choristers to perform at the City Park stage near the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery in Pialba from 11am to 12 noon on Saturday 5 October.
The concert is free, and no booking is required. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating, refreshments and sun protection for the outdoor pop-up event.
Cr Seymour said Council is committed to providing opportunities for the
community to appreciate the arts, heritage and cultural diversity.
“Free live music is an important part of the Fraser Coast lifestyle,” he said.
“This performance by the Australian Girls Choir builds on the success of other free community events, such as the Community Gig series held in smaller communities and the Food n Groove events in Hervey Bay and Maryborough.
“It also follows a free concert from the Queensland Youth
Philharmonic Australia at the Brolga Theatre in Maryborough earlier this month.
“With the weather warming up, now is the perfect time to get out and enjoy the fantastic events around the Fraser Coast.
I encourage everyone to make the most of these opportunities and come along to the choir’s performance.”
For more details about upcoming events on the Fraser Coast, visit www. frasercoastevents.com
Fri 18 October HERVEY
Seafront Oval 4–9pm Fri 25 October
Brolga Theatre Riverstage 4–9pm
Look out for the Pink Cups
GOOD mental health is the focus of Fraser Coast Mates this week.
Keep an eye out for the famous Pink Cups at your favourite cafe during mental health week 5th13th October.
The cups are a reminder to take a few minutes out each day and have a chat to a mate.
A relaxed chat does us a lot of good mentally, and might just give one of your friends or co-workers the opportunity to talk about something that’s stressing them.
Fraser Coast Mates promotes good mental
health and suicide prevention across the region, and funds free local face-to-face counselling for anyonemale or female, young or old - who might be having a hard time and needing to reset their focus.
Good mental health in the workplace can prevent accidents, and improves output.
Good mental health at home provides a better balance for everyone, and let’s you enjoy your leisure time so much more.
If you or anyone you know needs to talk to someone, go to frasercoastmates. com.au for details.
Movie night brings community together
Brolga saw hundreds
The first “Mary Movie Night” screened the family-friendly movie Shrek 2 along with food and entertainment.
The night was provided by Fraser Coast Regional Council. Photos by Glenn Morris.
Tree marks 100 years
Margaret Jacobson and Mayor George Seymour at the recent planting.
MEMBERS of the Maryborough Horticultural Society gathered along with Mayor George Seymour and family and friends, to help their life member Margaret Jacobson celebrate her 100th birthday last month.
Margaret has been a member for 72 years and involved in the Society for 76 years along with her husband, Percy who was a founding member
“She arrived in style, smiled for the camera and helped plant a tree and give instructions on how to plant the rose in the Elizabeth Park Rose Garden.”
The tree was planted
with the assistance of the Mayor and one of Margaret’s sons, Ian.
The rose was planted by one of her grandsons, who also happens to be the grandson of Ron & Anne Everett, original owners of the Paulen Park Rose and Fruit Tree Nursery.
Ron & Anne donated the original roses to Elizabeth Park.
She then celebrated by cutting her cake and enjoying a drink.
“It was a wonderful celebration and I think she enjoyed every minute of it.” said the Society.
Happy 100th birthday Margaret!
Seniors Month is full of events
THERE are almost 50 events planned for Seniors Month on the Fraser Coast this October.
“There is something for everyone with open days, concerts, mystery bus trips, garden walks, a mini-Olympics, a Seniors Ball, games days, book clubs, a pre-loved fashion parade, scam bingo and more.
“Seniors Month kicks off on Tuesday 1 October with an information session at the Hervey Bay Regional Library about accessing the My Aged Care System.
“One of the calendar highlights is the Over 50’s Lifestyle Expo on Friday 4 October from 9am to 2pm at the Hervey Bay Baptist Church, which this year celebrates 21 years since it first began.
“There is a Mayor’s Picnic on Tuesday 8 October from 11am to 1pm at the Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum where you can enjoy a free sausage sizzle and cuppa while enjoying some entertainment from ‘Believe it or Not’.
“In Maryborough, the Mayoral Heritage Morning Tea is at the Brolga
Theatre on Tuesday 15 October from 10am, while other heritage city highlights include a Senior Services Expo, a spring concert and a ballroom dance, all at the MADCOTA Community Hub.
“We’ve saved one of the best for last with the much-loved Seniors Talent Quest on Sunday 27 October from 3pm to 6pm at the Hervey Bay RSL. Door entry is $5 and entry for contestants is $5.
For more information on Seniors Month activities in Maryborough, contact MADCOTA on 4123 1554 or email admin@madcota. com.au
Entry forms for the Seniors Talent Quest and transport bookings for the Over 50’s Lifestyle Expo ($2 return) and the Mayor’s Picnic and Morning Tea are available through the Halcro Street Community Centre on 4194 2441 or by emailing juls.dewaard@frasercoast. qld.gov.au
Programs will also be available from Council’s Customer Service Centres, libraries and local services for seniors.
Veteran’s 100 years
WWII Veteran, Mr Geoffrey Hawkens recently celebrated his 100th birthday in the company of Maryborough RSL Sub Branch
President Mel Stephens and board members, along with State Deputy President, Wendy Taylor, and family.
Geoff enlisted 1942 in Gan Gan NSW and become a member of the 2/5 Bn where he enjoyed the camaraderie of his battalion mates until April 1946.
Despite discharging in 1946, Geoff still enjoyed the care and compassion of his growing family over the years, with many including nephews, cousins,
grandchildren and great grandchildren travelling great distances to help him celebrate his 100th birthday.
He was presented by Wendy Taylor and Mel Stephens with certificates from RSL Queensland and the Department of Veterans Affairs, thanking him for his service to the nation.
The Sub Branch also presented Geoff with a set of Army hat badges, which according to his daughter Suzanne, he was incredibly thrilled with.
Thank you for your service and ahappy birthday Mr Geoff Hawkens.
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Mr Mark Browell - Maryborough Board Member, Ms Mel Stephens - President Maryborough, and Mr Terry KeeganMaryborough Board Member with Mr Hawkens. (Supplied)
Racey pair wait for a new home
From the MARYBOROUGH
ANIMAL REFUGE
CINDERS How could you say no to this face!
Cinders arrived into our care on the 01/09/2024 with her sister Chloe.
Born on the 29/01/2024, as young puppies both Cinders and Chloe were neglected and mistreated.
They spent months at a rescue and in foster care
trying to help them get better and to grow their confidence.
Cinders is a Kelpie cross Greyhound.
She is friendly with very high energy, needing a big backyard to do zoomies and someone who will take the time to train her.
Cinders does need a home where there are no young children as she is still young and can be a little rough, she picks up on
training easily and has a very soft nature when it comes to learning right from wrong.
Cinders is good with other dogs and loves their company, she also enjoys going for walks and adventures.
If you are looking for a lovable, excitable new best friend Cinders is the one for you!
Her adoption fee is $350.00
She has had the following vet work completed.
- Desexed
- Microchipped
- Flea’d
- Wormed
- Health checked.
- Current C5 vaccination.
- Council registration in Fraser coast region
CHARLIE
Hi, my name is Charlie
I am a super chilled Greyhound, born on the 28th October 2017.
I had a short racing career but have spent most of my life as a pet.
My favourite things in the
whole world are cuddles and treats.
I am very affectionate and am good with men, woman, children and other dogs. I don’t need lots of exercise but a daily stroll is appreciated as I like to show off my excellent lead manners, meet people and have a little sniff around.
Although I am 7 years old I still enjoy getting out in the garden to play fetch with a ball, sometimes I even bring it back.
Relaxing is something that I am also very good at.
I would make a wonderful
companion to a mature person or a quiet family that can give me love and affection, welcoming me into the fold. As I am a social boy it would be nice to have someone that is home more often than not.
Charlie’s adoption fee is $250
I have had the following vet work completed.
- Desexed
- Microchipped
- Flea’d
- Wormed
- Health checked.
- Current C5 vaccination.
- Council registration in Fraser coast region
COMMUNITY & THE ARTS
What’s on in local arts
Maryborough Regional Art Society Gallery
282 Kent Street, Maryborough
OCTOBER 2024
In the main galleries: exhibitions by Helen Campbell, Shelley Seashells and students, and Kaija Keys.
Jinx Gallery
92 Ellena Street, Maryborough
A gallery concentrating on repurposing and assemblage.
Tuesday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm and Saturdays 9am - 12pm.
Art classes for adults and teens and paint parties on request.
Contact Nora on 0404 204 361
Hervey Bay Regional Gallery Exhibitions from 21
September – 17 November
• Forest to Fibre: FCRC Hardwood Plantations
• Phoebe Paradise: ‘Burbs to the Bay
• Regional Spotlight
Songs from Musical - Timbre - Morning Melodies
Thursday, 3 October - 11:00am, Brolga Theatre
James Reyne - Crawl Files
Friday, 4 October - 7:30pm, Brolga Theatre
Australian Girls Choir | Free City Park Performance
Saturday, 5 October - 10:30am, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Tiny Gardens - Terrarium Magic for Seniors
Wednesday, 9 & 23 October - 10:00am, The Story Bank Find out more and get tickets at OurFraserCoast.com.au
FOR Kids BY Kids
Hello Maryborough!
Hello Maryborough! My name is Phoebe Lee and I am twelve years old. For Kids by Kids talks about interesting topics and activities from kids’ point of view.
Recently, on Sunday 22nd of September, the first “Mary Movie Night” was held, with a screening of the familyfriendly movie Shrek 2.
This fantastic event hosted by the Maryborough City Progress Association Inc. (or MCPAI for short) was the first of other
But what should you bring to be prepared for upcoming movie nights like these?
● Camping Chairs: Make sure to bring a camping chair, so you can make sure you’re as comfy as possible!
● Picnic Blanket: If you want to lay down with a pillow, then I suggest a picnic blanket. It’s all about your preferences, after all! You could even bring your favourite teddy bear.
● Blankets & Jumpers: Despite the fact that summer is approaching fast, I recommend bringing a blanket or perhaps a jumper just in case if you
assortment of stalls from local businesses that sell slushies, lollies, popcorn and various meals.
Just remember to clean up after yourself so that
● Gold Coin Donation: If you want to support more events like these, be sure to bring a gold coin donation for our If you’re coming to the next Mary Movie Night, I hope you have a good time to sit back and relax, supporting your community.
with Phoebe Lee MARYBOROUGH SUN SUPER-CUB REPORTER
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ON THE LAND
This State Election, the future is in the stalks
From Canegrowers
Chairman OWEN MENKENS
WE STAND at a pivotal moment—a rare opportunity to build a transformative new industry in Queensland.
This is our chance to create thousands of jobs in our regions and inject billions into our state and local economies.
Just as we harnessed the mining boom and embraced tourism, we now have a once-in-ageneration opportunity before us.
But it’s crucial that our government fully supports this vision as it unfolds.
As the state election approaches, I’m calling on you to lend your voice to the growing demand for a sustainable biofuels industry in Queensland.
A new industry that if we work together can sit side by side with our successful sugar industry.
Together, we can ignite a movement that will shape our future for the better.
Every election cycle, CANEGROWERS champions better outcomes for growers, but this time feels different.
This time we also have a bold, transformative vision that can redefine our economy and protect our environment.
But it will only happen with the right policy settings.
Policies that lower input costs, especially around electricity and water, that improve funding for research and development, reduce red tape and regulations, and allow Queensland’s vibrant sugarcane industry to grow and become the cornerstone of our biofuels future.
Old time butchers
LINDSAY TITMARSH
I THINK most of us still enjoy a sausage on the ‘barbie’, or maybe roast beef for Sunday lunch, however many of us probably do not give a thought as to where this product comes from.
Beef was, until the 1970’s, mostly purchased in Maryborough from the many local butcher shops in town.
Most of these businesses had an out-of-town facility to prepare live animals and poultry for human consumption - pigs and poultry were usually reared on site.
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Useable parts such as liver, kidneys, tripe, tongue and brains were removed before a carcass was split into two halves with a hand saw, and then hung up to cool.
Everything was then transported to a cold room at the shop.
Any offal not saleable was placed in large cast iron cooking pots and then boiled, with the resultant ‘soup’ fed to pigs.
As much of the country around Maryborough originally was too mineral deficient to produce quality butcher cattle, most were sourced from outer areas.
Before the use of motorised transport became standard practice, those that could not be railed were walked to the slaughter yards.
Drovers delivering the stock followed designated stock routes.
An old-time comment went, “The only thing butchers do not use when preparing a fat bullock for human consumption is the bellow”.
After being humanly slaughtered, the hide which had been skinned from a carcass was spread out in a designated shed and salted ready for sale.
Any bones from the shop which were too large for dog or soup bones, together with fat and trimmings from the shop, were returned to another cooking pot at the slaughter yard.
This mixture was boiled and then allowed to cool overnight.
The next day, a thick layer of saleable solidified tallow was skimmed from the surface of the contents.
The sterilized bones were transferred to a ‘bone yard’ and allowed to dry out.
Blood and bone fertilizer producers, as well as local graziers supplementing the diet of mineral deficient cattle purchased them.
Slaughter yards were usually a crow’s paradise.
Bits of beef could be picked from the bone heap and pig troughs, as well as tasty morsels could be found in other places.
In the early 1970’s, city bureaucrats from Brisbane thought it a good idea to dispense with private slaughter yards, in favour of having the job done at a centralised abattoir.
The butchers lost their independence – in a few years most of them were out of business.
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(Top) Butcher Les Staib, splits a fat bullock carcass with a hand saw and (above) Les attends large boiling down pots at his slaughter yard at Tinana. (Phyllis Staib)
The large workforce moved on also. Large supermarkets moved inthe rest is history.
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Maserati back on top at Monza
THE renovated Autodromo Nazionale di Monza saw Maserati take centre stage in both races in round 5 of the Fanatec GT2 European Series last weekend.
In Race 1, the House of the Trident monopolised the podium with three cars taking all three podium placings. Victory went to the duo of Leonardo Gorini and Carlo Tamburini duo at the wheel of the number 1 Maserati GT2 fielded by LP Racing, ahead of Alexandre Leroy (number 24 with TFT Racing), who took pole position and won the AM class.
The third step on the podium went to Philippe Prette (in the number 2 with LP Racing), also making him the runner-up in his class.
In Race 2, Gorini & Tamburini took an important second place in a comeback, a result that means they can still battle for an overall win in the championship.
Philippe Prette, on the other hand, was unlucky and was on his way to finishing in fourth and at the top of the AM class:
due to a puncture in the last lap he finished ninth and fourth in his class.
Conversely, Alexandre Leroy was forced to withdraw due to contact with an opponent.
At the Monza event, a fourth Maserati GT2 also made its debut in the Fanatec GT2 European Series powered by Pirelli.
Fielded by Dinamic Motorsport with drivers Mauro Calamia and Roberto Pampanini, it was unfortunately unable to finish Race 1 due to an accident that stopped it lining up for the next race.
The Maserati GT2s immediately took centre stage at the start of Race 1, behind poleman Alexandre Leroy.
After the safety car had to come on, the House of the Trident’s cars took the first three placings, with Gorini managing to overtake both Prette and Leroy at first.
The situation crystallized after the pit stop, with Tamburini gaining ground again and consolidating his lead to finish ahead of Leroy and Prette, for an
all-Maserati podium.
The second race saw Gorini & Tamburini face a comeback race, due to an issue during qualifying that forced them to start from the back.
Tamburini immediately started at a great pace and moves into runner-up position after a few laps.
Prette and Leroy were also aiming for the podium and decided to make a pit stop at the beginning of the window.
Unfortunately, Leroy was forced to abandon due to a contact in the first chicane, with Prette falling victim to a puncture on the last lap, relegating him into ninth. Gorini, who took over from Tamburini in the number 1 Maserati GT2, got closer and closer to the tread, only failing to reach him for a short time during the last lap.
As runners-up, however, Gorini & Tamburini remain in the running for overall victory at the final round in Barcelona, due to take place from 11 to 13 October. Prette and Leroy can also still win the title in the AM class.
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At Monza, during the race weekend of the Fanatec GT2 European Series championship powered by Pirelli, the new Maserati GT2 Stradale super sports car was also previewed for the first time.
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Maryborough Gymsports leaping into a successful year
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SPORTS: Maryborough GymSports has continued its popular bounce of success with recent achievements at gymnastic competitions.
In Acrobats Kenzie
Brown and Ashleigh Vicic finished with Participation Medal success in the 2024 season competing against strong competition at the National Clubs Carnival on the Gold Coast.
At the event, there was more than 4000 athletes over the 19 days of competition across seven gym sports, in their category with acrobats from Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.
At the 2024 Queensland Junior State Rhythmic Championships Grace Land landed a silver medal for her rope routine in the Level 3 Division.
Darcy Waterson has retained her title as back to runner up champion, this year in the Level 4 Division where she received podium placings with a silver and bronze medal for her ball and ribbon routine.
Riley Saunders-Forbes recently went to Regional and State Championships and made several personal best scores, including passing Level 3.
Maryborough GymSports head coach Kelsey Connell said the hard work and dedication has been paying great dividends for the club.
“Our competitive members have been training between 10 and 13 hours per week and to prepare for the busy season, we have had an intensive term of training, competitions and clinics,” Connell said.
“One notable clinic was attended by two of our Maryborough members was at Aspire Gymnastics Academy (Brisbane), home of the 2024 Australian Rhythmic Gymnastics Olympic team. Our two rhythmic gymnasts got to be coached by the Olympic coaches, judges and athletes.
“This camp helped them tremendously put the final touches on their state winning routines.”
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Bowls Results
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Open Pairs 12/9/24 : Winners - S.Hyde, J.Devenish d R.Andersen, A.Gerle 47- 11. Runners Up - J.McCoombe, B.Stimpson d P.Whittaker, J.Demarco 30-13. N.Gambie, G.Gambie d L.Atkinson, T.Buckley 20-19. L.Johnson, K.Johnson d I.Axelsen, Hut 2019. T.Pike, R.Whittaker d J.Fraser, T.Jackson 30-19.N.Weinheimer, B.Spilsbury d S.Jensen, P.Clarke 25-21. A.Hartwig, K.Andersen d W.Taguse, C.White 16 - 14. K.Turnbull, B.Turnbull d G.Kuhm, Marco 25 -17.
Jackpot Pairs 19/9/24. Two games 11 ends : Winners - A.Scholl, C.White 2 w +18. Runners up - T.Pike, R.Whittaker 1 L 1 w 18. B.Turnbull, K.Turnbull 2 w + 8. R.Andersen, R.Wilson, C.Aaughton 2 w +8. T.Jackson,
P.Clarke1 L 1 w 14. K.Milzewski, J.Devenish 2 w +12. No Names 2 w + 15. L.Laughton, J.Chilton, L.L.Mullen2 L. J.Hraser, K.Pieper 1 w 1 L.J.McCoombe, B.Stimpson 1 W 1 L. T.Buckley, Hut 1 W 1 L. P.Whittaker, J.Demarco 1 L 1 w.P.Dillen, K.Paxton 2 L. A.Hartwig, K.Andersen 2 L. R.Andersen, B.George 2 L. S.Jensen, N.Weinheimer 2 L
“B” Grade Singles Championship FinalJ.Kemp d S.Hyde 25-20 Jackpot Pairs 26/9/24. Winners - T.Pike, R.Whittaker d J.McCoombe, B.Stimpson 24-17. Runners Up - P.Whittaker, J.Demarco d P.Stephensen, A.Hartwig 24 -17. J.Fraser, K.Turnbull d G.Kuhn, K.Paxton 17-15. M.Taylor, B.Taylor d C.White, A.Scholl 18-13.S.Hyde, J.Devenish d N.Gambie, G.Gambie 18-15. J.Chilton, N.Weinheimer, B.Spilsbury
d Ian, John, K.Pieper.22-17. R.Andersen, K.Andersen, G.Gleeson d Sharon, Marco, T.Buckley 23-21. K.Milzewski, Kim d R.McCracken, R.Turnbull 23-13.
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Storms don’t deter the fish
The team from FREEDOM FISHING SUPPLIES
IT’S the time of the year where the Fraser Coast is prone to the occasional afternoon storm.
They sure stir up the fish, however always check the forecast as being stuck in the middle of one isn’t a lot of fun.
It’s time for this fortnights report where we’ll give you the tips & hints you need to get you onto some
fish and how to plan a successful trip.
There are multiple locations within the Wide Bay area were you can plan an awesome day on the water.
Checking the weather and tides is usually the first priority - south easterly winds would have to be our preferred direction as Fraser Island offers protection and it flattens out the whole of the Great Sandy Strait and Platypus Bay and with anything from whiting to coral trout on the menu it’s an awesome option.
Reports from the past fortnight have been fairly consistent.
THIS WEEK'S BRAG BOARD
After the full harvest moon, anglers have been dealing with big tides and a lot of run, but along the islands reefs and ledges such as Fig Tree, Gary’s Anchorage and Tinnanbah Ledge there has been some monster cod being landed using large live baits.
Blackall, grassy sweetlip, black jew and grunter are all taking smaller herring or squid baits.
With the wind picking up of an afternoon sticking closer to home will allow for a quick getaway if things get a bit rough - Maaroom Creek, anywhere around the Garden Islands, Turkey Strait or even Sheridan
Flats will produce a good feed of bread and butter fish.
Whiting, bream and flathead either on baits like worms, yabbies or prawns but can also be tempted by a wide variety of lures.
So many reports of grunter, barramundi and threadfin coming from the Sandy Strait on the sand flats and in the island creeks.
Surface popping for whiting over a sand flat is extremely popular and very much a different type of challenge, where flathead are a little easier taking anything from shallow diving brightly
coloured hards or softs to prawn and shrimp imitation lures.
When the weatherman is saying north/norwestly winds most fisho’s cringe, but we are lucky enough to be in the vicinity of the mighty Mary River which is pretty well accessible in any condition (within reason of course).
Reports from the river are getting better and better, with grunter, bream, threadfin salmon, blue salmon and barramundi all being landed.
This is also the time of year where our local sports fisherman shine.
The warmer months turn on pelagic species - and
trust us, we have plenty including golden, giant, tea leaf and diamond trevally, queenfish, spottie, schoolie, gray & Spanish mackerel.
Our small Black Marlin Are Also Making An Appearance up around the Sandy Cape.
These particular fish can be caught via trolling, bait teasing, popping or micro jigging so it’s just a matter of picking your technique and hitting the water.
For our freshies, Lenthalls and Howard are reporting barra and bass. Tinana creek and the top of the river are reporting bass and sooties.
First up is Luke who joined the metre club with this beautiful barramundi, woohoo! well done mate. Tyson may not have got the metrey but he did land a nice mangrove jack. Sonny had the best time landing his first fish and releasing it. Dylan had his arms stretched a few times on some big queenies. Our little legend Kane was out
mate. Last up is Adam and his grandson Luka, they had a great day landing this 50cm grunter.
