The Maryborough Sun - October 20th 2022

$64m IN TRAIN WORKS

THE State Government has announced over $64 million of train contracts have been handed to EDI Downer in Maryborough.

The new contract is part of the Government’s $300m promise of work to Downer.

Member for Maryborough Bruce Saunders announced the contract on Monday and said that ‘half-life’ refurbishment of 64 trains will begin immediately with the first unit at the facility awaiting work.

trains were first built

in Maryborough between 2007 and 2011 and have reached their half-life,” he said.

“This contract will see about six months spent refurbishing each of the 160 /260 model trains, replacing the interiors, checking the bogies, installing new electrics and other work to bring them up to current standards of fitout.”

“By the time they leave, they’ll essentially be brand new trains.”

“The scope of works will take six years and keep more than 90 people employed, along with 5 apprentices which is great job

security for the workers.”

“The contract is part of the State Government’s ongoing support for Downer, making sure we keep these jobs and these skillsets local.”

“This work will give these units another 20 years of working life and bring them up to modern standards for commuters.”

“The standard of work here in Maryborough is very high, and that’s shown in these older trains being able to have a refurb and get back to work for another decade or so.”

“That quality work is still here.”

CRAIG WINTER

Get ready to groove...

OVER the summer season, Fraser Coast Tourism & Events continue to host their series of free familyfriendly, fun-filled Friday afternoons for locals and visitors alike.

Food n Groove Friday’s is held on the first Friday of every month from October to February starting at 4 pm in the grounds of Hervey Bay’s City Park adjacent to the newly renovated Hervey Bay Regional Gallery.

This season’s installment includes a great collection of local market stalls, entertainment, licensed bar, children’s entertainment, and food trucks to liven up the night and celebrate our favourite day of the week.

To make the most of the night bring along your picnic blanket or chairs, chill out under the open sky and celebrate the start of the weekend with your nearest and dearest. Guests can indulge in a

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range of locally crafted and sourced goods, grab a chilled refreshment from the licensed bar and watch the sun set over the live entertainment with food in hand!

Make sure to deposit your 10c eligible can into the green Containers for Change bins with proceeds going to support local Fraser Coast SES units.

If that’s not enough and you’re feeling the need for some added culture, you can visit the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery to check out the latest exhibitions and shop the gallery store, with extended opening hours until 8.30pm on event nights.

Everyone who attends these events has a reason to love Food n Groove Fridays whether it be the entertainment, the street food, sunsets or the community atmosphere.

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LETTERS

REMEMBER BEERSHEBA

What does October 31st mean to you?

Many people would immediately think of Halloween,but October 31st 1917 has a special place in Australian and New Zealand history.

On that day 800 Light Horsemen were given the order to attack Beersheba.

At 4.45pm local time (the Allied Forces were bogged down when they tried to capture Palestine and there was no water left). General Chauvel had persuaded his senior General Allenby to give the light horsemen a go at capturing Beersheba (The Well of the Oath).

Their horses had not had a drink for 48 hours.

The actual length of the

charge was 6 miles/ 9.6km long.

As soon as the first wave, led by General Grant appeared coming out of the waddi where they had been formed up, the Turkish Artillery opened fire along with their machine guns.

The British Artillery soon silenced the artillery.

As they topped the rise, they broke into a canter and then the horses smelled the water and galloped (to) get a drink.

As one soldier wrote home to his mother “ when the

horse smelled the water, all I had to do was hang on.”

They drew their 17” bayonets and held them like swords which glinted in the late afternoon sun.

Soon the Turkish Artillery realised that they cold not lower their guns quickly enough to assist the Turkish troops. Machine guns overheated and jammed; the infantry failed to lower their sights (set for 400yards) and found themselves firing over the top of the oncoming horsemen.

The Light horsemen lost

31 killed or wounded. After Beersheba was captured, the Allied Forces proceeded to Jerusalem (and later, beyond), where Beersheba was handed back to Israel.

Since the end of World War One, Australia has been known as the “Lucky Country”

Was it luck? Or was it because Australia blessed Abraham/Israel?

Let us pause for a few moments and remember what those 800 horsemen did for us that day.

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RENEWABLE ENERGY

How refreshing to read in The Sun’s 6th of October edition, Val Spencer’s expose’ of the Renewable Energy scam and associated problems. Net Zero makes no common sense.

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Just some of the calamities affecting Europe at the moment (after shutting down their coal-fired power plants) are 1. Steel blast furnaces are shutting down 2. Fertilizer production is massively down 3. The Swiss government is threatening prison for those who use too much gas, and have asked people to shower together to reduce energy consumption! 4. Pubs in Britain are facing increases in energy bills of around 500%.

But there is hope for Australia, if we build new coal-fired power plants and legalise nuclear power.

Congratulations to Italy’s new Prime Minister –Giorgia Meloni – she has the same solution, and I don’t think she will be bullied into submission.

- Ian Moncrieff

Levee hailed a success

JAY FIELDING

MARYBOROUGH’S temporary flood levee has been called a success, protecting dozens of businesses, in a review of this year’s flooding events.

The InspectorGeneral of Emergency Management’s review into the South East Queensland Rainfall and Flooding Event during February and March 2022 has been tabled in State Parliament.

The $6 million temporary levee was designed and implemented by Fraser Coast Regional Council following floods caused by ex-tropical cyclone Oswald in 2013.

It is about 150m long and can hold water back to a height of 11m.

Operating in tandem with a penstock gate that seals off the city’s stormwater system, it can protect more than 100 small businesses from inundation.

IGEM Alistair Dawson’s review said the levee’s first test came during the first flood of 2022, in January, when the penstock gate failed and the CBD was flooded.

“In response to the failure, and due to the forecast potential for a second flood event during the ongoing severe weather season, the local government installed a locally engineered and constructed penstock gate within six weeks,” the review said.

“The local government was better prepared for the February 2022 flood event as a result of applying the lessons identified in the January floods.

“The successful operation of the levee and

replacement penstock gate protected over 40 small businesses from flood waters during the event.

“The CBD was also reopened rapidly enabling support to the local community.”

The review said the council practiced erecting the levee annually, coinciding with its Get Ready promotional expo and concert.

It found this approach heightened community awareness about preparing for the severe weather season.

Fire and Emergency Services Minister Mark Ryan thanked Mr Dawson and his team for the report.

“The Review is a thorough examination of the preparedness and response to the devastating events of earlier this year, where tragically 13 lives were lost and more than 300 people were evacuated,” Mr Ryan said.

“Emergency services issued 94 emergency alerts campaigns, evacuated 331 people and completed 18,021 damage assessments, with an estimated social, financial and economic cost of $7.7 billion to Queensland,” he said.

“The nineteen recommendations made by IGEM will help drive improvements for severe weather prevention, preparedness, response and recovery in the future.”

Long term volunteer will be missed by many

JAY FIELDING

MARYBOROUGH lost a piece of its history – and its heart – with the death of Ailsa Head.

Ailsa was a volunteer at the Bond Store Museum, visitor information centre and Brennan and Geraghty’s Store for more than 20 years.

Born Ailsa May Carswell on July 22, 1937, she grew up on a dairy farm at Munna Creek.

In 2018, Ailsa took part in the Fraser Coast Oral History program. Her interview is available on YouTube.

At the age of 10, she began six years at boarding school, on the advice of a teacher at the one-class Munna Creek school.

“It was great. I loved boarding school,” she said.

After school, Ailsa returned to Maryborough where she worked in the office of a solicitor. She then returned home to work on the family farm.

“I just loved my girls, my cows, my calves, my pigs. That was my life, rearing calves and pigs. I reared over a thousand jersey calves. I enjoyed that,” she said.

“I was at home on the farm until 1970 when dad sold the farm. It nearly broke my heart and took me a couple of years to get over that.”

After that, Ailsa worked as a vet nurse in Brisbane for two-and-ahalf years until her first marriage.

Her husband’s job in mining took them to Western Australia and

North Queensland.

After that marriage failed, Ailsa lived in Cairns where she made her first foray into volunteering, at the teacher resource centre.

Later she worked for a souvenir store and a pest control business before she met her second husband, John.

They returned to Maryborough following the death of her father, Reginald.

It was in the Heritage City where Ailsa made her mark as a volunteer and local historian, beginning in 1998.

“When I started to work at the Bond Store, I came to realise what history we have here,” she said.

“Over the years it became a passion.

“It’s so interesting –there’s so much to tell people.

“I could sit and research all day.”

The Bond Store Museum paid tribute to Ailsa in a post on social media.

“Ailsa was a longstanding council volunteer of over 20 years who was passionate about history and about sharing her love of storytelling with visitors to our region.

“A dedicated researcher, Ailsa selflessly shared her knowledge and wisdom with staff and volunteers alike and used her skills to create richly detailed displays and publications.

“She graciously welcomed generations of our region’s schoolchildren to Maryborough’s heritage precinct over the last three decades and delighted visitors from

our local community, from across Australia, and from all around the world with her stories.

“Ailsa’s contributions to local heritage over the course of the last three decades are inspirational.

“We here at the Bond Store have been so fortunate to have known her, and we as a community are so fortunate that she shared her time and talents with us.”

Mayor George Seymour said Ailsa’s kindness would be remembered fondly by friends and family.

“Ailsa was a tireless volunteer for our community, particularly

in our museums and the Maryborough visitor information centre,” Mr Seymour said.

“Her friendly stories, information and genuine interest in other people lives on in the memories of countless visitors to Maryborough,” he said.

“She made their time here very memorable and engaging.

“She will be missed by so many.”

Ailsa Head died on October 4 and was farewelled at a funeral on October 13. She is survived by husband John, sister Gwenda, brother Graham and their families.

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Ailsa Head has been a familiar face at the Bond Store Museum, visitor information centre and Brennan and Geraghty’s Store for more than 20 years.

Cat show attracts over 70 contestants

JAY FIELDING

CAT lovers will be feline fine at this month’s Maryborough Cat Show.

Regional Queensland Cat Club president Mary West said locals were welcome to come along to the event, which is being sponsored by Nerada Cat Resort.

Ms West, who now lives in Townsville but is a former Maryborough resident, said about 70 cats had been entered for judging.

She said breeds represented at the event would range from Maine coons, the largest domestic breed, to the sphinx, which have no fur, as well as perennial favourite the ragdoll.

“Being a cat show, people only enter the best of the best,” she said.

Attendees will not only have the chance to check out the cats on show, but also have the chance to buy their own or begin the purchase process.

Ms West said one of the benefits from buying from a breeder at the

show was knowing that the cats came with all the necessary vet health checks and pedigree information.

“Most of the owners and breeders are happy to talk to you through the process,” she said.

“I breed Siberians, so if you’ve never seen a Siberian before, you can walk up and ask what Siberians are like.”

Ms West became a breeder after becoming involved in cat rescue work while living in Granville.

“I got my first ragdoll for my special-needs daughter and it’s grown from there,” she said.

Ms West said the popularity of cats had boomed in recent years, which she believed was a response to the shrinking size of house blocks.

She said there was also growing recognition that cats were suitable as therapy animals.

Ms West said for the first time the club was introducing junior handlers

at the Maryborough show.

“Kids who love cats want to be involved,” she said.

The junior handlers will help judges, set up prizes, talk with breeders and learn about responsible pet ownership, such as the importance of desexing.

“As much as it’s about us showing our cats, the education side of things is really important for our club as well.”

The Maryborough Cat Show will be held at the Woocoo Hall, on the Maryborough-Biggenden Road, Oakhurst, from 9am on Saturday, October 29.

Entry is $5 for adults, $2 for children and $10 for a family of four.

It is a cash-only event, a canteen will be operating and there will be petrelated market stalls out the front.

New licence numbers for many Optus customers

THE State Government has announced that Queenslanders affected by the Optus data breach can now apply for a new driver licence number (CRN) free of charge.

If you belong to an affected Optus account shared by people or a business, the customer reference number of the person used to create the Optus account can have their customer reference number changed.

To replace your driver

licence and change your customer reference number, you will need to visit Department of Transport in person and take your Optus data breach email, text or account message on your device.

This means all cards issued by Transport and Main Roads that contain your customer reference number will be replaced, including:

• driver licence • marine licence

for medical reasons or being interstate/overseas, you can complete a remote Driver licence kit

For more information, go to www.qld.gov.au/ transport

Recognise Maryborough’s best in Walk of Achievers

WHARF Street in Maryborough is home to the highest concentration of heritage-listed buildings in the state, and it is also home to something else very special: the Maryborough Walk of Achievers.

The unique attraction recognises the prominent and famous people who have come from Maryborough, and there are many of them, Councillor Daniel Sanderson said.

“The Walk of Achievers consists of more than 90 plaques set into the Wharf Street and Richmond Street footpaths,” he said.

“Each celebrates a different achiever from Maryborough including Professor Lester Peters, Butchulla Elder and Author Olga Miller and Olympian Robert Cusack.

“The Maryborough Walk of Achievers is a great way to show everyone, and in particular young people, that you don’t need to be from a big city

to achieve extraordinary things.”

Council has opened nominations to identify the next round of achievers.

“Council opens nominations for the Achievers Walk every two years.

“COVID has caused a slight delay as the previous plaques were placed in 2017. They recognised Robert and Arthur Cusack, Tommy King, Mark Moffat, Nathan Flick, Dr Barbara J Bain and Ian and Phil Truscott.

“While we have recognised and celebrated 90 families and individuals, there are many others who should also be recognised.”

Application forms and information on the Walk of Achievers can be found at https://portside. ourfrasercoast.com.au/ about/tours-experiences/ walk-of-achievers

Nominations close on 30 November.

Regional Queensland Cat Club president Mary West, with Harry, one of her Siberian cats. (Jay Fielding)

JAY FIELDING

A SLICE of Italian cuisine is being offered by a former Melbourne chef who now lives in Maryborough.

Anthony Martinico is the owner of Antonio’s Pizzaria at Station Square Shopping Centre.

Fed up with big city life, Mr Martinico, his partner and her son moved to Maryborough where they have a couple of hundred acres almost two years ago.

He decided to take the plunge into business after seeing what he said was a gap in the market.

“I saw a very large open window for a good quality pizza restaurant here in Maryborough,” he said.

“I’m bringing something that’s more authentic.

“I’m going for more quality rather than quantity, just so customers can be satisfied after eating a meal.”

Mr Martinico said the key to Italian cooking was simple.

“It’s all about quality ingredients. There’s no secret. Fresh is best,” he said.

When speaking to

the Sun last week, Mr Martinico was preparing to open the doors to customers, several popping their heads inside to check out the store.

“There seems to be a lot of people interested in what’s going on here,” he said.

“I’ve been experimenting with my oven today, a couple of finer tweaks on my dough recipe and we should be just about ready to go.”

Antonio’s Pizzaria is starting with a basic menu.

“We’ve stuck with our traditional pizzas, then we’ve gone a bit adventurous with some gourmet pizzas,” Mr Martinico said.

“And then just a few pastas, some garlic bread and as time goes by … we can probably offer a bit more.”

“If you want a different experience to what Maryborough offers, if you want authentic, fresh, quality ingredients, Antonio’s Pizzaria is the place to come.”

For more information, visit https://www. antoniospizzaria.com.au or search for Antonio’s Pizzaria on Facebook.

Bypass blasted by Bauple locals

JAY FIELDING

A GROUP of Bauple residents is ramping up its campaign against the design of the Bruce Highway bypass at Tiaro, saying their town has been dudded.

Bauple Progress Association bypass subcommittee media contact Marianne Pink said changes to the impact corridor for the $336 million bypass would send the community back half a century.

Ms Pink said community representatives had lobbied the Department of Transport and Main Roads, Fraser Coast Regional Council, several ministers and submitted petitions to the state government in an effort to be heard.

“TMR, state and local representatives have repeatedly insisted that it is a simple matter of road safety, dismissing the community’s objections and fears for their personal safety, their economy, and their isolation during natural disasters like the three floods this year, when alternative route options exist,” she said.

“The consultation period is about to end, but the draft TMR design does not meet the required commitments of safety and flood mitigation which was the stated aim of the bypass.

“This is due to last-minute changes for Bauple with no thought or investigation.”

Ms Pink said the proposed plan presented a major safety concern for Bauple.

“TMR’s Tiaro Bypass proposal for Bauple does not make sense,” she said.

Ms Pink said the group supported the bypass concept but opposed the proposed Bauple Service

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Road that will be needed when the bypass is built.

“The road as proposed will cross through an ecologically sensitive wet area and three flood zones,” she said.

“We will be trapped in the event of a natural disaster such as flood or fire.”

She said the service road would be built where the Bruce Highway originally ran before it was moved due to flooding.

The new service road would be resilient against a one-in-20-year flood, while the current highway access had a

one-in-100-year resiliency.

“There have been three floods already in 2022 of which two exceeded major levels,” Ms Pink said.

“This will directly impact our economy and community safety and will send Bauple back 50 years.”

Ms Pink said the bypass would see four of Bauple’s five direct access points to the Bruce Highway severed and instead funnel residents through Tiaro.

“Why are we not being given direct access to the highway when the

option exists?”

Member for Maryborough Bruce Saunders said TMR staff regularly met with residents and had set up a consultative body regarding the bypass.

“It’s about time we just got on with it and got the job done,” Mr Saunders said.

“We know that when you bypass communities there will always be issues.”

“But there will also be funding there to help the community.” he said.

“Anyone who uses that road knows that this project needs to be done.”

Anthony Martinico is opening his pizzaria at Station Square soon. (Jay Fielding)

Mary Poppins Literary Competition winners share in prizes

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young Fraser Coast authors and poets have been recognised in the 2022 Mary Poppins Literary Competition and shared almost $2000 in prize money.

Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour announced the winners at a ceremony in the courtyard of Gatakers Artspace in Maryborough on Saturday, October 8.

“We’re so pleased to support this competition and encourage young writers and poets in the region to express their creativity,” he said.

Cr Seymour said the contest, open to Fraser Coast youngsters from Year Three to Year 12, was run by Mary Inc,

formerly known as the Proud Marys Association Inc.

It was promoted through Fraser Coast Libraries branches, where entries could be submitted.

Mary Inc secretary Mary Lange said it was another successful year for the competition which started back in 2000 and was believed to be the most valuable literary award in the nation for schoolchildren.

“The fantasy theme for the contest this year was ‘everything is possible, even the impossible’ and young people were asked to write a story or poem,” she said.

“Students from 13 schools entered the competition and the winners came

from 10 of those schools which suggests we have a broad spread of talented writers and poets on the Fraser Coast.

“The author of Mary Poppins, P.L. Travers, was born in Maryborough and we host the competition, which is supported by the Cherry Tree Lane Foundation and P.L. Travers Trust in London, in her honour.”

The literary prize winners were:

Years 3 and 4: 1st, Coen Katt; 2nd, Violet Jordan; 3rd, Isaac Chambers

Years 5 and 6: 1st, Blake Champney; 2nd, Calissa Mann; 3rd, Mila Arrevillaga

Years 7, 8 and 9: 1st, Alyssa Vagias; 2nd,

Georgia Mulligan; 3rd, Rachael Wissen; highly commended, Maddy Matcham

Years 10, 11 and 12: 1st Mia Barram; 2nd, Sianna Fletcher; 3rd, Jaguar Welch.

The poetry prize winners were:

Years 3 and 4: 1st, Henry Jones; 2nd, Henry Light; no third place awarded.

Years 5 and 6: 1st, Eva Piper; 2nd, Sophia Chambers; no third place awarded.

Years 7, 8 and 9: 1st, Aaliah Arrevillaga; 2nd, Arimae Marie; 3rd, Kian Barram.

No prizes were awarded in Years 10, 11 and 12 category.

Farm scams on the increase

FARMERS and small businesses in rural and regional areas are urged to be cautious, particularly when buying heavy machinery, following a spike in scams targeting the agricultural sector this year.

Reports to the ACCC’s Scamwatch show Australian farm businesses lost more than $1.2 million to scammers between 1 January and 31 August 2022, an increase of more than 20 per cent compared to the same period last year.

The most common scam targeting farmers involved the sale of tractors and heavy machinery, with losses to this scam alone topping $1 million so far this year.

“Scammers are ruthlessly luring farmers and rural businesses with seemingly good online deals on tractors and

other farm machinery through fake websites or bogus classifieds on legitimate platforms and publications,” ACCC Deputy Chair Mick Keogh said.

“Unfortunately, we have seen a concerning rise in agricultural scams in recent years, as farm businesses increasingly purchase machinery online. These scams are causing substantial financial losses and emotional devastation.”

“Scammers are highly sophisticated in the ways they impersonate a business – some fake websites have ABNs for instance - which is why we are urging farmers and business owners to be alert to the scam risks and do extra checks to avoid getting caught out,” Mr Keogh said.

Scammers trick people through a range of

ever-evolving methods such as providing a contract of sale, answering questions about the potential sale of machinery by phone or email, or offering a free trial period once money is deposited into an escrow account, which is actually part of the scam.

Independently verifying the existence of a business by searching the address of the business and calling a nearby business, is an important step in ensuring the seller is who they say they are.

“Many scams can be revealed by doing an internet search of the exact wording in the ad. Never click on a link provided to you by the seller or pay upfront - even if you are promised the money is refundable. Ask to pay at the time of delivery or pickup,” Mr Keogh said.

“If possible, inspect the

machinery in person or via live video first. Scammers will often have an excuse as to why machinery can’t be inspected in person and that is a red flag for any buyer.”

“Scammers may advertise machinery at lower prices than the typical market rate. As always, if it looks too good to be true or if you feel pressured in any way, chances are it’s a scam,” Mr Keogh said.

Farmers are also being warned against giving too much personal information as scammers are targeting more than just money.

“Legitimate sellers will only ever ask for enough information to deliver what you’ve ordered, so it is important not to give too much personal information over the phone or online as you may fall victim to identity theft,” Mr Keogh said.

“If you have provided personal information and you are concerned you have been scammed, contact IDCARE immediately.”

Businesses, regardless of whether they have lost money, are encouraged to report scams and learn more about how to get help on the Scamwatch website scamwatch.gov.au.

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Awards night recognises local businesses

The lost building of our first Mayor

by FRASER COAST MAYOR GEORGE SEYMOUR

Here in Maryborough we are very fortunate to have many well-preserved historic buildings.

If you look at photographs from a century ago, you can see streetscapes little different to what can be walked down today.

NOW entering the ninth year, the annual Fraser Coast Business and Tourism Awards provide an opportunity for business and tourism enterprises to be recognised amongst peers as the most successful in the region.

The awards culminate in a night of celebration on November 11, where the business community recognises and pays tribute to the best, as well as rewarding the innovators in our midst and encouraging our young achievers to begin the journey of building relationships that all those in business spend a lifetime developing.

The Fraser Coast is a vibrant region with iconic tourist drawcards and many business innovators.

The awards play a significant role in ensuring our businesses, our tourist visitation

and our signature events continue to develop and grow.

While it’s not possible for all who enter the Business and Tourism Awards to take home a winner’s trophy, to be judged a finalist is a measure of success in itself.

Maryborough is the business hub of the Fraser Coast, and many local businesses are recognised each year at the Awards.

Our unique mix of retail, agricultural and manufacturing means that our representation on the night is always high.

The Fraser Coast Business & Tourism Awards are held at the Beach House Hotel on November 11.

Tickets are available at businessandtourismawards.com.au/tickets/

Perhaps this is most evident along Wharf Street which has a particularly special collection of significant buildings.

Whilst many buildings have been preserved, there is a very interesting building that can be seen in old photographs but sadly not from the street anymore.

At the river end of Wharf Street, on the corner of March Street, there was a distinctive two-storey Georgian building with a steeply pitched roof and detailed stonework.

This building was built by Henry Palmer in his capacity as a private businessman in 1861, whilst he was mayor.

Palmer migrated from Ireland to the Australian colonies in 1840, aged 19.

In 1848, he became one of Maryborough’s earliest European settlers, arriving through the bush at the original Maryborough Site.

There, with other pioneers like his brother Richard Palmer, Edgar Aldridge and George Furber, he established a business and helped the fledgling river port to grow.

When the government surveyed the town of Maryborough and moved it downstream, he was one of the largest purchasers of land.

He kept much of this land

for decades.

In April 1861, Palmer was elected as the first Mayor of Maryborough.

He would later also represent the town in the Queensland Parliament.

The building stood proudly at the bottom of Wharf Street for over a century but sadly was demolished in 1965.

When built in 1861, it was one of the first stone buildings in Maryborough; composed of sandstone blocks on the ground floor, bricks on the upper floor with cedar throughout and a shingle roof (which was later covered over with galvanised iron).

For a time it was used as immigration barracks for newcomers having just stepped ashore from their journey over the seas.

The building stood near the heart of the port area, with people, trains, horses and carts moving back and forth to the wharves.

On the opposite corner

was the three-storey, and very appropriately named, Grand Hotel.

Palmer passed away in 1916 and a few years later, in 1919, his estate fitted out the upper floor as flats.

The work was overseen by his architect grandson, also named Henry Palmer.

In 1926 it was transformed into the Fishermen’s Co-operative depot and distribution house.

Whilst Wharf Street retains many historic buildings it is a pity that this 1861 structure was

lost half a century ago, it would certainly demand preservation now.

Through its different uses it served the Maryborough community in several important capacities.

Right across Maryborough, we are very fortunate to have our historic buildings and places; they give us a sense of identity and a tangible connection to our history.

As a community, we should strive to ensure we don’t lose any more like the one built by Henry Palmer in 1861.

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The fish depot and Grand Hotel in flood (above) and (below) the building shortly before demolition in 1965.

Ralph Richardson fires up his 1884 Ericsson 8” pumping engine, restored by himself and Len Baldry.

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Lex’s historic cycle comes full circle

CRAIG WINTER

HECKER is a name synonymous with the early years of Maryborough and local enthusiast Lex Cowell is keeping a little of their history alive with his original Hecker & Co delivery bicycle.

Lex says that the only part on it not original is the steel basket.

“The original wooden basket was lost in a fire in

the 1950s,” he said.

“So Heckers replaced it with this steel version.”

Other than a couple of spokes, this cycle is as genuine as they day it was built.

Les was one of many vintage machinery enthusiasts who attended last weekend’s annual field day at Tinana, hosted by the Wide Bay Historical Machinery Club.

Lex Cowell with his historic bicycle. (Craig Winter)

Fallen firies honoured across Queensland

FIREFIGHTERS

communities

came together

to remember the firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, who was represented at the ceremony at St Brigid’s Red Hill by Member for Maryborough Bruce Saunders, said the 10th day of the 10th month was an important time to reflect on the dangers firefighters faced to protect lives and property.

“Everyday firefighters

courageously put their own safety at risk without hesitation, to carry out their duties and keep Queenslanders safe,” the Premier said.

“They respond to a variety of incidents from bushfires to house fires, chemical leaks and technical rescues, continuously putting themselves in uncertain situations to serve this state.’’

Minister for Fire and Emergency Services Mark Ryan who was represented by Member for Redlands Kim Richards, said

Queenslanders felt safer every day knowing that these brave firefighters are ready at all times to protect them, their homes, their businesses and their possessions.

“It is only fitting that we take a moment to remember those who have made the paid the ultimate price,’’ Minister Ryan said.

Since 1877, 59 Queensland firefighters have lost their lives on duty.

This year, four firefighters were added to the Honour

Roll; •Firefighter Graham (Butch) Walker from Gillespie Fire Station who died on November 15, 2011.

•Firefighter Albert Robson from Rockhampton Fire Station who died on August 12, 1949.

•Superintendent Charles Walsh from No. 2 Station, Teneriffe who died on June 30, 1921

•Assistant Superintendent William Bouch from Central Fire Station who died on November 11, 1891.

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Commissioner Mike Wassing said each of the 59 names were read out in a roll call at the seven ceremonies across Queensland, with a minute’s silence to acknowledge the sacrifice they made.

“The bushfires and floods Queensland has experienced over the past few years are a potent reminder of the dangers that can confront firefighters every time they put on their uniform,” he said.

“Flags at fire stations flew

at half-mast as we stand together to honour the 59 firefighters we have lost and recognise those who represent QFES day in, day out. We thank you.”

Tinana wins Showcase

JAY FIELDING

A MARYBOROUGH school has taken out a prize at the Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools.

Education Minister Grace Grace congratulated winners at the awards ceremony, hosted at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

“The Showcase Awards allow us to recognise and celebrate the great work our educators are doing every day to ensure that students in Queensland state schools are getting a world-class education,” Ms Grace said.

“That there were so many high-quality entries to this year’s awards shows the hard work, dedication and expertise of Queensland school staff.”

Tinana State School was presented with the TUH Health Fund Showcase

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Award for Excellence in Inclusive Education.

Member for Maryborough Bruce Saunders said all students had the right to an inclusive education, and that philosophy was strong at Tinana State School.

“Their ‘Everyone’s welcome in the room – whatever it takes’ program ensures students have access to teaching strategies tailored for their educational needs,” Mr Saunders said.

“Results have been encouraging with a 15 per cent increase in students receiving a C or better in English, a 10 per cent improvement in mathematics from 2017 to 2021, a decrease in the number of student disciplinary absences, and an increase in parental collaboration,” he said.

“I’d like to congratulate teachers at Tinana for this outstanding initiative.”

Torbanlea wins at Wakakirri

schools this year was exceptional so Torbanlea State School should be very proud of their award”.

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TORBANLEA State School has taken home a National Story Award - for excellence in performing arts and raising awareness about history for their performance ‘Radio Gaga’ as part of the 2022 National Wakakirri StoryDance Festival.

Wakakirri is Australia’s largest performing arts event for schools with over 180 taking part in 2022.

Participating schools are inspired by the Wakakirri ethos ‘great stories inspire change’ to create and perform story-dances that reflect students’ thoughts, ideas and aspirations.

Festival Director Adam Loxley said “The standard of performance and the stories being told by

Torbanlea State School’s story description;

For many years the radio shared with audiences exciting sounds and stories.

Turn back the dial to explore how music and dance evolved in a historic journey through time.

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The Wakakirri panel member Daniel Dunlop and Tia Jordan described the performance as “A fun and musically driven theatrical journey through time.”

“We love supporting residents to live their best life.”

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sparkle to Tiaro

CRAIG WINTER

ORGANISERS of the Tiaro ‘Carols in the Country’ are looking forward to another great event this year.

Event Coordinator Samantha Thompson says that there are plenty of food and market vendors booked again for this year’s event after the

success of 2021.

“We have some great singers booked, including Nathan Kneen.” she said.

“He is an amazing singer, has been around the world singing with the ten tenors, been a contestant in the Voice Australia, a music teacher and an all around great bloke.”

“Nathan will be joining Derek F. Smith and other favourites.”

“I can’t wait for this year’s event.” said Samantha.

‘Carols in the Country’ will be held at the Tiaro Recreation Grounds on Saturday November 26 from 3pm to 9pm.

Entry is FREE.

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Vote for your favourite library cards

EVERYONE is invited to help choose new library cards for children and young people by voting for their favourite designs, created by locals, in the Design a Library Card People’s Choice Vote.

Through their votes, members of the public will choose the top three finalists in each age category: Five years and under, six to 12 years and 13-17 years.

Fraser Coast Regional Councillor Phil Truscott said more than 130 entries were received from Fraser Coast Libraries members.

“We’re delighted to involve the youngsters in our community in creating new library card designs and we’d like to thank everyone who entered,” he said.

“It’s terrific to see their artistic talents and I’d encourage everyone to check out the artwork online or at their nearest

branch and to cast a vote for their favourite.”

Cr Truscott said three winners would ultimately be chosen by library staff from the three finalists in each category.

“The winners will receive a $50 gift voucher and see their designs printed on library cards which will then be available to new

Voting will close at 4pm on Saturday, November 5. People can vote online at https://frasercoast. engagementhub.com.au/ fcrc-design-a-library-card or in person at library branches in Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Tiaro, Howard and Burrum Heads.

Nathan Kneen (inset) will join Tiaro Carols this year. (Glenn Morris)

Fraser Coast Libraries Children, Young People and Families Coordinator Karlene Crack and First 5 Forever mascot Errol launch the Design a Library Card Competition People’s Choice Vote. (FCRC) members at each branch,” he said.

Bells ring for e-scooter reforms

THE first wave of the Palaszczuk Government’s e-scooter reforms have been revealed.

Applying to e-scooters, e-skateboards

other personal mobility devices,

reductions, new fines

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey made no apologies for cracking down on reckless e-scooter use.

“The fact of the matter is that many people who use e-scooter are doing the right thing – they are an easy, convenient and environmentally friendly way to get around,” Mr Bailey said.

“From 1 November, these

new rules will be in effect. We have flagged that these changes have been in the pipeline, so users have had plenty of notice. “We want every person who uses our footpaths, bikeways and bike lanes to be safe from harm, and these reforms go a long way in tightening the Queensland road rules around this new technology.”

The changes include:

• Reducing speed limits to 12km/h on footpaths and shared paths, unless otherwise signed. (The 25km/h limit on all other infrastructure, including bike infrastructure and local streets remains).

• Increasing fines of up to $1078 for dangerous offences involving speed, illegal road use and holding a mobile phone while riding.

• Allowing PMDs to be ridden in bike lanes on roads with a speed limit of 50km/h or less, and all onroad bike lanes which are physically separated.

• Mandating bells for PMDs with handlebars.

• Aligning PMD riders with bike riders to ensure they are required to follow general road rules, such as stopping at red lights.

Mr Bailey said one of the biggest changes was a

to

tiered increase to speeding fines, similar to what is used for bikes and motor vehicles to better reflect the risks of increased speeds.

“Speeding fines will range from $143 to $575 depending on how far over the speed limit you are travelling,” he said.

“This reflects the danger posed to those around you, and reflects a suitable deterrent to minimise the risk of reoffending.

“All these changes have been developed in close consultation with key stakeholders, including riders, rental and retail suppliers, police, RACQ, Bicycle Queensland, local councils and disability advocates.

“A lot of work has gone into making sure these rules are best practice for the safety of both the rider and other path and road users around them.”

Mr Bailey said more work was to come, including around a safe parking structure.

“A key action item of the roundtable late last year was the safety of parking, and accessibility of our footpaths, as raised by disability groups,” he said.

“We are working closely with councils and hire companies to implement a parking program that keeps e-scooter out of the way of pedestrians and will hopefully have some trial solutions in place shortly.

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$5,000 first prize in the RDA raffle

RIDING for Disabled Association, Maryborough Inc. (RDA) is seeking support from the community to help them raise much needed funds to assist in running their equestrian programs for disabled riders.

Raffle tickers are available at outlets around Maryborough, and there are six prizes including the first prize of a Christmas stocking with contents to the value of $5,046.00.

Second prize is an entertainment package worth $785.00; third prize - K’Gari (Kingfisher Bay) - $700.00; fourth prizebedding package $527.00; fifth prize - office package $430.00 and a sixth prizegarden package - $335.00.

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grounds on Bidwill Road in 1983.

In the beginning there was no infrastructure abut in the years since, several buildings and structures have been raised, almost entirely by volunteers with help from professionals as needed.

There are now clubrooms/ office, covered mounting area, covered stalls, tack room, feed room and sheds.

The current project, which

is well underway, is a 60x20m covered arena to allow riding in all weather and extend the riding year by two months. RDA has 27 acres which is leased from the Fraser Coast Regional Council.

If you want more information, please contact RDA Secretary, Maggie Rippey on email: maryborough@rdaq.org. au, phone: 0478 028 379, or on their Facebook page: RDAMaryborough QLD.

Help shape our future on the Fraser Coast

FRASER Coast residents are being encouraged to help shape Council’s direction and a shared vision for the region’s future.

Mayor George Seymour said Council was developing a new Corporate Plan and wanted to understand the values and priorities of the community.

“Our region is changing and growing, and Council plays an essential role in enhancing our lifestyle and economy while preserving the unique natural environment that makes the Fraser Coast so remarkable,” he said.

“We want to build better communities together, and we want to give everyone the opportunity to have a say on where we head in the future.”

Cr Seymour said a web page about the new Corporate Plan had been set up on Council’s Engagement Hub at https://frasercoast. engagementhub.com.au/ renewed-corporate-plan with a fact sheet, FAQs and a link to an online

survey for residents to fill out.

Survey participants will also have a chance to win a $100 Buy Local gift card, with 10 up for grabs.

“Our Corporate Plan is our main strategic planning and visionary document. It charts the path forward for Council and guides how we deliver quality services to the community,” Cr

Seymour said.

“The results of the community survey will provide a starting point as we develop Council’s renewed Corporate Plan.”

The survey is open now and closes on 30 October 2022.

It is a legislative requirement under the Local Government Act 2009 and the Local Government Regulation

2012 that Councils have a Corporate Plan.

The current Fraser Coast Regional Council Corporate Plan, which is available here - https:// www.frasercoast.qld.gov. au/downloads/file/1084/ corporate-plan-2018-2023 - is due to expire on 30 June 2023.

The new Corporate Plan is expected to be finalised and adopted by Council in early 2023.

Help shape the future Fraser Coast

Council is developing a new Corporate Plan and wants to know the community’s values and priorities

COMMUNITY & THE ARTS

What’s on in local arts

SUPPLIED BY THE BROLGA THEATRE

Gatakers Creative Space Exhibitions

Until 30 Oct

• FND & Me with Mark Grimsley - Photography exhibition

Until 6 Nov

Creative Generations (North Coast) - North Coast Region High School Students

Gatakers Artspace Exhibitions

Until 6 Nov

• Twenty22 - St Mary’s College

• Golden Years of Clay - Wide Bay Burnett Potters Association Inc.

Hervey Bay Regional Gallery exhibitions

Until 27 Nov

• JamFactory Icon Kunmanara Carroll: Ngaylu Nyanganyi Ngura Winki ( I can see all those places)

• Bill Henson: the light fades but the gods remain

• Colours of Australia - Hervey Bay Spinners, Weavers and Fibre Artists

Kids Paper Weaving Activity

Tue-Fri until 27 Nov, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery

Creative Space Print Studio

Wed 19 Oct | 10AM, Gatakers Creative Space

Artist in conversation with Mark Grimsley

Thu 20 Oct | 10AM Gatakers Artspace

Jack Absolute Flies Again - NT Live

Thu 20 Oct | 7PM, Brolga Theatre

Morning Melodies - 1954 Ella, Etta & Eartha

Thu 20 Oct | 11AM, Brolga Theatre

Portraiture drawing class

Sat 22 Oct | 12PM, Gatakers Creative Space

REVENGE!! - Wide Bay Pro Wrestling

Sat 22 Oct | 6PM, Brolga Theatre

Jack-O’-Lantern Carving Demonstration

Sun 23 Oct | 10AM, The Story Bank

Floor talk and demonstrations | Colours of Australia

Wed 26 Oct | 10.30AM, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery

Presentation by Artist Dr Anneke Silver

Wed 26 Oct | 5.30PM, Gatakers Artspace

Summer of the Seventeenth Doll

Sat 29 Oct | 7.30PM, Brolga Theatre

ECLECTIC - La Danza Studio

Sun 6 Nov | 02PM, Brolga Theatre

Printmaking workshop - Print for your life

Sun 6 Nov | 10AM, Gatakers Creative Space

The Seagull - NT Live

Tue 8 Nov | 1PM, Brolga Theatre

Lunana: a yak in the classroom - MRAC Cinema Night

Wed 9 Nov | 6.30PM, Brolga Theatre

2022 Waste to Art Competition Exhibition

Fri 11 Nov - Sun 8 Jan, Gatakers Artspace

Regional Arts Development Fund applications now open

FRASER Coast artists and groups can apply now for grants through the latest round of the Regional Arts Development Fund.

“The RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Fraser Coast Regional Council,” Cr David Lewis said.

“The fund promotes the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers of a diverse and inclusive community and strong regions.

“Previous grants have helped theatre interns develop their skills, stage a concert for the elderly and socially isolated, and for activities and exhibitions for NAIDOC Week.

“The RADF grants ensure that the Fraser Coast has a rich and vibrant arts community.”

More information about the RADF grants, including the categories and guidelines, is available at https://www. ourfrasercoast.com.au/ regional-arts-developmentfund

Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch said as part of this successful, long-term collaboration, the Queensland Government will provide $2.13 million for RADF 2022–2023 to a total of 59 local councils, who will contribute a co-investment amount of over $1.9 million.

“Established in 1991, RADF is a long-standing success story between the Queensland Government and regional councils, enabling local artists and arts workers to tell their rich and unique stories, boosting regional employment opportunities and other positive economic outcomes”,

Minister Enoch said.

“For 31 years RADF has provided a legacy of creating new art and cultural experiences for Queensland audiences and communities, and a platform for professional development and growth across the regional arts sector.”

Applications will be accepted from individuals, groups, and organisations that:

•Develop - (up to $2,000) to build the capacity and develop skills of local, professional or emerging creatives through professional development or concept development.

•Share - (up to $10,000) to engage the Fraser Coast community to value, celebrate, share and participate in arts, culture and heritage by supporting projects that strategically promote and celebrate our stories; or focus on community participation in creative experiences.

Priority will be given to applications that:

•Support locally produced arts, culture and heritage activities that deliver personal, economic and social benefits within our region.

•Invest in professional, career and capacity development opportunities for local practitioners to extend local arts, culture and heritage practice.

•Provide opportunities for local communities to participate in and value the role of arts, culture and heritage and its contributions to resilient, diverse and sustainable communities.

•Promote the role of arts, culture and heritage to build a strong sense of place and identity.

•Encourage innovation and creativity in arts, culture and heritage.

•Nurture collaboration and partnerships within and beyond our region to maximise investment

and outcomes.

Applications for this round opened today (Monday 10 October) and close on 14 November 2022. Applications for future rounds can be lodged at any time with the last round closing on 14 August 2023.

In August 2022, Council was awarded $49,500 by Arts Queensland for the 2022/23 program which will be combined with $75,000 from Council to create a $124,500 funding pool for grants.

The funds are allocated to a number of programs including $17,000 to fund high calibre arts and cultural experiences and touring initiatives to visit the region; and $20,000 to develop collaborative opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and cultural practitioners and $50,000 for the RADF grants pool.

To hear from previous recipients talking about how the Regional Arts Development Fund grants have helped them go to https://youtu.be/ ypfGeyWr1-s

Meet two beautiful girls

FROM THE MARYBOROUGH ANIMAL REFUGE

NOVA

Meet beautiful 2-year-old border-collie cross, Nova.

Nova was surrendered by her owner who was living in a caravan park at the time.

She had been passed onto the owner from someone else at about 6 months old and had spent a lot of time on a chain.

When she first arrived

at the Maryborough Animal Refuge, she was very nervous of people, retreating to the back of her pen and growling in fear.

Unfortunately, this meant that people did not take the time to get to know her affectionate personality.

She has now been at the Refuge for 5 months - 143 days.

As Nova gradually became more confident with the volunteers and

managers, she showed more of her “real self”.

She grew to enjoy attention from people she knew.

She loves to go on long walks and do zoomies around the exercise yard.

She likes men, women and children but is choosy about which dogs she likes.

She has previously lived with a cat.

She will need secure high

fences and to belong to a family that does not leave her alone for prolonged periods.

Due to her breed, she will need regular exercise to prevent her becoming bored.

Sadly, in the past few weeks, Nova has shown signs of depression, remaining on her bed at the back of her pen rather than coming forward to meet people.

She needs to get out of the Refuge and into her own forever home.

PHOEBE

Phoebe is a 4-yearold Bull Arab/Irish Wolfhound cross.

She was a reluctant surrender by a family who realised that they did not have the time to spend with her that she needed.

She loves attention from people and just wants to be with you.

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She had previously been an outside dog but does love the indoors if she is

allowed in.

Phoebe loves to go on walks and go to the beach.

She likes to play with toys and enjoys when you throw the ball to her.

Phoebe is best suited to a home with no female dogs although she is good with certain male dogs.

Phoebe doesn’t get on with cats but is friendly with men, women and children.

She has previously lived with 2 adults and 3 children.

Phoebe has been at the Refuge for 3 months and staff and volunteers do not understand why this sweet-natured girl has been passed over time and again.

Nova and Phoebe are both desexed, microchipped and Council-registered.

They are available for adoption for the reduced price of $250.

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Nova (left) and Phoebe.

The posh sailed with a view

LINDSAY TITMARSH

DURING the latter part of the 1800’s and early 1900’s, not only was the port of Maryborough a bustling industrial complex, it was also a major immigration destination as well.

Many thousands of immigrants took their first footsteps on this great continent of ours at Maryborough.

Many of the larger sailing ships were too big to negotiate the Mary River into town, so passengers were transferred into smaller vessels for the trip upriver.

Prior to 1862, all passenger ships destined for Maryborough, stopped enroute to resupply.

In that year, the ‘Ariadne’, (now a street name in Maryborough), made history by sailing non-stop from Liverpool, England, directly to Maryborough by the southern route around the bottom of Australia.

Imagine the stress on children and general passengers - how

appetising would the food have been towards the end of the trip?

My great-grandmother Janet Adams, together with her parents and siblings sailed from Liverpool to Brisbane in 1853.

‘Point Lookout’ is situated on the high riverbank at the southern end of Churchill Street, Maryborough.

It was the place from where local residents could watch the high masts above the treetops of an approaching sailing ship, as it negotiated firstly the ‘Dundathu Reach’, of the river on the opposite side of Walkers Point, then again as it sailed up the nearby ‘Town Reach’ of the Mary River.

Ships back then and still today, have their right and left sides named Starboard and Port respectively.

Starboard originally referred to the ‘steerboard’ side of the vessel where the steering mechanism was positioned.

That side was always moored away from wharf infrastructure to avoid damage; therefore, the opposite port side faced the dock.

Starboard is signalled by a green light, while port had a red one.

The front and back of ships shine a white light.

When the British were heavily involved with India, many ‘well to do’ passengers embarked on sailing ships for the long trip around the Cape of Good Hope to that country.

During the trip, no land could be sighted from the starboard (right) side of the ship for most of the very long journey, as the large African continent was positioned on the opposite side.

In the hope of sighting a mountain top, or maybe a stretch of coastline out of a porthole, ‘cashed up’ passengers ordered a port side cabin for the outward journey and a starboard one for the homeward trip.

This system led to

the creation of the word POSH, which meant PORT – OUTSTARBOARD – HOME.

Before artificial fertilizers were produced, animal manure, rich in nitrogen was the main ingredient used to produce healthy crops.

It is still used today. Back then, the product was quite often bagged and transported to other destinations by sailing

The long and winding road – first stretch

FROM WILDLIFE QUEENSLAND, FRASER COAST

DAVID ARTHUR

I’VE long been puzzled by what people say when I ask them about climate change.

“It’s not happening”, say some people, “climate is changing, climate has always changed”, say others.

Often, I’m told that it’s a cycle, climate will change back soon enough, and some people will say that the world has just come out of the Little Ice Age, that all this is perfectly normal.

From his armchair and with all the wisdom and dignity of maturity, my octogenarian uncle told me that according to eminent experts it’s all a scare campaign, and my lifelong friend, now a successful small businessman with his children grown and leaving home told me he’s never had the time to think about the issue.

He expects the politicians for whom we all vote to do their jobs and listen to experts and decide on best policy.

Or at least, I used to be told all these things.

Between COVID, floods and fires, there’s been less time to check on what people think now. Maybe peoples’ views might be changing.

From time to time we elect different governments, and sometimes the politicians change views change even if we don’t elect different ones.

I suppose as the world changes, we can each change our minds – or not.

I think back to the 1820’s when the population of the world was just over one billion people and the Industrial Revolution was just getting started.

The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere was still about 280 parts per million, pretty much what it had been since the Great Pyramid was built.

The world was still recovering from the cold of the Little Ice Age, with global average temperature about 0.03°C above the coldest decade of the last 2,000 years, the 1460s.

French mathematician Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier (who as a military officer had

been part of Napoleon’s expedition to Egypt that claimed the Rosetta Stone, only for it to be captured and taken to London by the British), calculated that an object as far from the Sun as the earth should be a lot colder than we experience.

The moon is about as far from the Sun as is the earth, so earth’s average surface temperature should be pretty close to that of the moon - yet when one nation was developed enough to send people to the moon a century and a half after Fourier, they found that the moon’s surface temperature could rise to 127°C in direct sunlight and dip to -173°C on its dark side.

That’s an average of -23°C and a daily range of ±150°C, whereas on Earth itself average temperature is approximately 14°C with daily range in most places no more than ±15°C.

Fourier’s triumph was to work out, without knowing the temperature of the moon, that earth’s atmosphere must be acting as some sort of insulator, keeping earth’s surface warmer than it would be if there was no atmosphere.

ships, which sometimes had small leaks.

Occasionally the bagged cargo soaked up water, in doing so emitting methane gas.

In such a confined space, a small spark from a fireplace or other source was all that was required to blow the ship up, which sometimes occurred.

To alleviate the danger, bagged animal manure

was stamped accordingly, and stowed higher up in the ships hold to reduce the danger of it getting wet.

On the bags, the phrase, STOW HIGH IN TRANSIT, was abbreviated to using just the first letter of each word.

Any ideas where one of the most commonly used words in the English language comes from?

Kylo was recently adopted!

The view looking down the Mary River from Point Lookout, Churchill Street, Maryborough. (Lindsay Titmarsh)

French mathematician JeanBaptiste Joseph Fourier discovered that the earth’s atmosphere insulated us from the sun.

Oasis provides mental health help

IT WAS the first time Janine had ever reached out for help – all her other mental health presentations had been in crises and had led to involuntary admissions, sometimes even critical care.

It took her an hour pacing the car park before she mustered the courage to walk through the doors of the emergency department. But she was desperate. She was having thoughts of suicide and felt this was her last chance for help.

She was soon taken to a place unlike any clinical environment she’d ever experienced – there were

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comfy lounge chairs and beanbags, just like someone’s lounge room. There was even good coffee.

And so, Janine discovered The Oasis crisis support space at Hervey Bay Hospital.

“They turned everything around for me that weekend,” the 59-year-old said.

“I hadn’t thought about the future at all – I didn’t think there was a future.

I was overwhelmed by the thought that suddenly now there was hope, because I’d had none.

“But they did give me

hope. The Oasis was a lifesaver for me. That glimmer of hope was essential for me to start my recovery journey.”

Member for Hervey Bay Adrian Tantari said Janine’s story was just one example of the many lives being saved and changed by the new Oasis service.

“The Oasis is one of eight crisis support spaces being trialled across Queensland...providing a combination of peer and clinical support in a welcoming and homely environment, and aim to provide an alternative to the emergency department.

There are many other stories like Janine’s.”

The Oasis is now open five days a week from Friday to Tuesday, 2pm-9pm, to provide timely crisis care for people in need.

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“This new investment will enable significant expansion of crisis support spaces across Queensland, including one in Bundaberg that’s due to open early next year.”

From its launch in February through to 30

September, The Oasis has experienced strong demand, with just over 220 presentations from people of all ages – roughly half of which from people returning for support without needing to represent to the emergency department.

Wide Bay Hospital and Health Board Chair Peta Jamieson said the Oasis was a great demonstration of WBHHS’s broader goals to deliver more care locally and enhance holistic health care.

“The Oasis is all about providing the right care, in the right place, at the right time,” Ms Jamieson said.

“Up until now, people experiencing a mental health crisis – particularly after hours – would present to our emergency department because this was their only option or, even worse, would not reach out for help at all because of previous poor experiences in an ED.

“Our ED staff do an amazing job under intense

pressure, but their expertise is in providing emergency medical care. In many cases, when someone attends an ED with mental health challenges, they can experience long waits in an environment that can exacerbate their distress.

“In the relatively short time it’s been open, the Oasis team is filling a crucial gap in our services and drawing enormous praise from consumer, carers and community providers alike.”

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Top tips for a safe Halloween

THE Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has conjured up some spooktacular safety tips for Halloween lovers, big and small.

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman said items such as light up novelties, costumes, and fake blood or tattoos could be frightfully fun, provided some basic safety steps were followed.

“Light up novelties and flashing objects such as jack-o-lanterns, cauldrons, fake candles, torches and wands are often powered by button batteries.

“But we know the statistics on button batteries are very concerning,” the Minister said.

“In Australia one child a month is seriously injured after swallowing or inserting a button battery, with some of them sustaining lifelong or even fatal injuries.

“That’s why it’s so important when buying

button battery-powered Halloween novelties that you check the battery compartment is secured with a screw or similar fastener to prevent children gaining access.

“Also check that any novelties are age appropriate and don’t pose choking hazards.

Minister Fentiman said costumes are a key part of Halloween celebrations, but if you’ll be outside, it’s vitally important to make sure they are visible.

“If you or your children will be wearing black or other dark coloured costumes for Halloween, add glow sticks or a reflective strip to your costumes and carry a torch to ensure drivers and other trick-or-treaters can see you,” Minister Fentiman said.

“And while it goes without saying to take care around open heat sources such as jack-olanterns and heaters, you should also check costume labels for their fire risk and choose those marked ‘flame resistant’ or ‘fire resistant’.

“If you’re completing your look with fake tattoos, face paint, makeup, or fake blood, ensure they come with ingredients labels and keep them handy throughout the night.

Police train 63 new personnel to support LGBTIQ+ victims

MORE than 60 members from across Queensland have today gathered in Brisbane for a two-day awareness course to provide discrete support and non-judgemental advice to our LGBTI+ community on policerelated matters.

Upon completion, they will join the more than 150 existing LGBTI liaison officers working in police stations around the state.

The program delivered to the 63 sworn and unsworn members will encompass topics that directly impact the LGBTIQ+ community including mental health, domestic and family violence, youth issues, experiences of transgender people and support for intersex people.

LGBTI Liaison Program State Coordinator

Sergeant Rodney Bell said he was impressed by the support the program was receiving around the state.

“We have had members from all around Queensland register for this course, which not only shows a need for the program in all areas of the state, but also demonstrates the commitment our Districts have made to improve experiences for members of the LGBTIQ+ community,”

“We have sworn police, Police Liaison Officers and administration officers attending this course –all of whom are open to learning how they can better support people who identify as LGBTIQ+.

“The more we can raise awareness within the QPS of the particular issues faced by LGBTIQ+ people, the better we can work to address their areas of concern and prevent discrimination or vilification.”

Senior Constable Tara Buckley from Cairns Police Station said the program would assist her in providing valuable support to diverse people in her city.

“As a general duties police officer, I encounter a variety of people each day, all of whom have diverse needs and experiences we

can assist with,” she said.

“I’m looking forward to using what I’ve learned through this course to provide better support to LGBTIQ+ people in Cairns and throughout Queensland.

“Everyone deserves to feel safe and that they can approach police when they need us.

“It is up to us as the QPS to take a step towards better understanding the struggles everyday people experience and provide a service to address those issues.”

After completing the course, LGBTI liaison officers will be added to the contact list for anyone wanting to seek their advice.

The QPS website has a dedicated page for LGBTIQ+ communities, at www.police.qld.gov.au

“If someone in your group has an allergic reaction to a product, having a list of ingredients available for doctors can save them vital time when determining how to treat them.

Halloween is becoming increasingly popular in Australia. (Mayur Gadge)

For more information on Halloween safety visit the OFT website.

If you suspect a child has swallowed or inserted a button battery, immediately call the

Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 for 24/7 fast, expert advice.

If your child is having any difficulty breathing, contact 000.

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Sergeant Bell said.

Mazda confirms hybrid-only powertrains for first-ever CX-60

ARRIVING in the first half of 2023, the FirstEver Mazda CX-60 will offer a hybrid-only powertrain line-up.

Customers will have three distinct and characterful engine options to choose from.

Leading the range is Mazda’s first production plug-in hybrid model, using a 2.5-litre inline four-cylinder Skyactiv-G engine mated to a 100 kW electric motor and 355V, 17.8 kWh high-capacity lithium-ion battery. System power output totals an impressive 241 kW with peak torque of 500 Nm, making it the most powerful Mazda road car ever produced.

Two newly developed straight-six engines featuring M Hybrid Boost technology – Mazda’s 48V mild hybrid system – will also debut on Mazda CX-60.

The first is a 3.3-litre e-Skyactiv D turbodiesel, producing 187 kW

at 3,750rpm and a substantial 550 Nm of torque between 1,500 and 2,400rpm.

Alternatively, a highpowered turbocharged petrol unit is available, again with a 3.3-litre capacity, delivering 209 kW between 5,000rpm and 6,000rpm and 450 Nm of torque from 2,000 to 3,500rpm.

Each powertrain employs the rear-biased i-Activ All-Wheel Drive system and the new eight-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic transmission, which utilises a multi-plate clutch with an integrated electric motor/generator for fast, responsive shifts and high efficiency.

Three comprehensively equipped Mazda CX-60 model grades will be offered locally – Evolve, GT and the flagship Azami specification.

All three model grades will be highly specified, with a host of equipment fitted as standard across the

board, including wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android™ Auto, wireless phone charging, a powered tailgate, exterior powered mirrors with auto-folding, heating and auto-dimming function and advanced keyless entry.

Mazda Australia Managing Director, Vinesh Bhindi said: “The CX60 represents a whole new chapter for Mazda and introduces a series of firsts for the brand: an all-new platform; full plug-in hybrid technology; rear-biased all-wheel drive and state-of-the-art longitudinal powerplants.

“All of this is wrapped in our beautifully restrained Kodo Design evolution, and as we draw closer to the local introduction of this authentically premium vehicle, the 14,500+ expressions of interest we have already received are a clear indication of the level of anticipation that already surrounds Mazda CX-60.”

More broadly across the range, alloy wheel sizes

will range from 18- to 20-inches, and Rhodium white metallic, a newly developed paint finish, can also be specified regardless of model grade.

Full specifications and pricing for the Mazda CX60 range will be confirmed towards the end this year.

The First-Ever Mazda CX-60

New BMW

THE all-new BMW M2, which had its world premiere last week, will launch in Australia in the first half of 2023.

The second generation of the renowned M2 brings together compact dimensions and powertrain and chassis technology from the BMW M3 and M4 to create a two-door sports car of immense capability with controllable handling even at the limit.

Its distinctive profile also manifests itself in the expressive exterior design with athletic proportions, while the enhanced control/operating concept for customising vehicle set-up enables fine tuning and calibration of key functions for an elevated performance experience on both road and track.

Availability of a six-speed manual alongside an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission emphasises the pure enthusiast appeal of the M2 while confirming its unique offering in the segment.

The new model continues BMW’s tradition of celebrated short wheelbase

sports-focused models that began in 1973 with the BMW 2002 turbo.

It also complements year-long celebrations and launches to mark the 50th anniversary of BMW M, following world premieres in 2022 of highly significant models in their own right: the iX M60, M3 Touring and XM.

The BMW M2 nameplate has achieved a high level of sales success in Australia and resonated strongly with enthusiasts. More than 2600 examples of the first generation model across multiple variants and special editions sold here between 2016 and 2022.

Australia remains one of the strongest markets in the world for BMW M, with one in five BMW models sold here wearing an M badge.

The athletic appearance of the new BMW M2 stems from its compact dimensions, powerful proportions and hallmark M design features.

Its wheelbase has grown by 54mm compared with the outgoing model while

MOTORING

to launch in

adding 38mm to the front wheel track and 4mm to the rear.

The large, frameless BMW kidney grille with its horizontal bars combines with a three-section lower air intake with almost rectangular contours to give the front end of the M2 an aggressive look typical of BMW M models.

Use of carbon fibre for the roof reduces vehicle weight by around six kilograms compared with steel and helps reduce the car’s centre of gravity to deliver even greater handling agility.

Six-cylinder in-line engine with instantaneous power delivery and an insatiable appetite for revs

The BMW M straight-six engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology developed for the new M2 stands out with exceptional performance characteristics.

The new BMW M2 completes the sprint to 100km/h from rest in 4.1 seconds with the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission and in 4.3 seconds with the six-speed

manual gearbox.

It is capable of powering from 0 to 200km/h in 13.5 seconds (automatic) or 14.3 seconds (manual).

The limited top speed of the new BMW M2 can be raised from 250km/h to 285km/h by specifying the optional M Carbon Experience .

DEATH NOTICES

ARTHUR James Albert

‘Jim’

Of Maryborough. Passed away peacefully on September 30, 2022. Aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Heather. Loving father and father-in-law of Megan and Shane (dec’d), Shae and Brett, Christine and Glen (dec’d), Linda and David (dec’d), Ruth, David and Jessica. Loving grandfather and great grandfather of their families. Beloved brother of Carolyn and Barbara (both dec’d).

Forever With The Lord Jim’s funeral service was held on Friday, October 14.

PARENTS

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year?

BEREAVEMENT THANKS

John Meyers

3-12-1941 ~ 2-9-2022

My sincere thanks to John’s specialist Dr Frost, his specialists now Dr Robert Henson, Dr Tom Dunn and the many Doctors and Nursing Staff for the care he received during the past 32 years.

Special thanks to all the volunteers at the Museum.

It was a journey that took courage and determination for him to keep soldiering on.

He is now at peace with our family Geoff and Karen (Gympie). Thanks to everyone. Would all please accept this as my personal thanks.

~ Elsie Meyers

IN MEMORIAM

CLASSIFIEDS

Celebrating the life and memory of Tracey Leigh Miller

13/07/1964 - 16/10/2012

10 years has passed In what feels like a lifetime since you left home, our grief is always love with nowhere to go. In what feels like a lifetime since you were here, we still celebrate your soul, with every passing year. We miss and remember you dearly each day. An endless amount of love, that never fades away. Missed by All

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Doon Villa Bowls Club

297 Lennox St Maryborough

Sunday 27th November 1pm start

Great Prizes

Free Lucky Door Raffles

Fruit and Breakie Trays

Xmas Ham Raffle – Free afternoon tea

Wheel friendly ~ All welcome

MARYBOROUGH MASTERS GAMES

September 17th to October 23rd, 2022

If your sport is interested in participating,

Contact Ed Francis Secretary (07) 4123 3839 or Doug (07) 4121 6121

Maryborough

Monarchs Chess Club

Monday nights in the Den 4:30pm – 6:00pm

Maryborough RSL (via car park 163-175 Lennox St)

All levels of chess welcome Phone 0413 387 346 or (07) 4121 6121

Maryborough Pensioners Association Inc

Market Tombola

Sundays at 1:30pm

Bingo – Thursdays

Eyes Down 6:30pm

Bingo – Saturdays

Eyes Down 6:30pm

All Welcome

Enquiries Lyn 0407 627 036

84 Adelaide Street

Prostate Cancer Support Group

Maryborough

Meets at 6:00 pm first Monday of each month (February to November)

Wesley Auditorium - Uniting Church Hall 21 Sussex St Information Phone 0407 628 072

Supporting men and their partners –All welcome

Community

Sports Notices

Maryborough Services

Memorial Bowls Club Inc.

MAHJONG Thursdays 1pm

HAND & FOOT CARDS

1pm

Men’s & Ladies Open Play Wednesdays & Saturdays 1:00pm

Free Coaching - Must Book Saturdays 9:00am

220 Lennox Street, Maryborough Bookings & Functions (07) 4121 4394

Maryborough Services

CROQUET Free Lessons

Lookout Croquet Club

North Street, Maryborough

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SPORT

Tough start for Maryborough senior cricket teams

CRICKET: It has been a tough start for Maryborough’s two senior cricket teams’ competing in the Fraser Coast Seniors cricket competition.

After two rounds, Grammars Tinana and Ausrocks have claimed one win from four games.

In round one, Grammars Tinana defeated Bushrangers Blue to earn a win at home, with Ashton Mitchell collecting 3/9 off his three overs in a standout performance.

Ausrocks faced a tough challenge against reigning premiers Bushrangers Gold falling for 64 with Jesse Riley collecting 5/9 off his five overs.

The Bushrangers quickly chased down the total. Both teams played at home in week two, with Bushrangers Gold getting over the top of Grammars Tinana.

The Gold squad posted

5/256 from their 40-over innings, with Grammars not being able to match them, falling in the twenty-seventh over for 137 runs.

It was a similar story in the Ausrocks and Cavaliers match, with the Cavaliers posting 3/203 off their 40 overs, with Ausrocks unable to match the Hervey Bay team with the bat, falling for 117 in the thirty-third over.

After two rounds, Bushrangers Gold lead on ten points, followed by Cavnish and Grammars Tinana on five points.

Cavaliers sit in the fourth position on four points, Ausrocks in fifth on one point, and Bushrangers Blue yet to register a point. This week the Maryborough Cricket Club host another doubleheader, with Grammars Tinana playing Cavaliers while Ausrocks plays Cavnish. Bushrangers Gold and Blue will face off in Hervey Bay.

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DOON VILLA MENS Jackpot 3 bowl Pairs : Winners - R.Andersen, K.Paxton two wins + 21. Runners upS.Patch, A.Scholl loss / win 31.

Meat Tray Triples : Winners - R.Jensen, S.Patch, T.Buckley 2w + 14. Runners up - P.Stephensen, K.Andersen, A.Hartwig 1 L 1w 22. L.Peuie, K.Milzewski, J.Devenish 2w + 11. R.Dunn, R. Whittaker 2w + 11. M.Jensen, G.Kuhn, R.Turnbull 2w + 4. M.Jensen, G.Kuhn, K.Paxton 2w + 11. Burgowan 1 l 1w +5. O.Pointon team 1 L 1w 18. B.Howe, J.Higgins, W.Pidgeon 1w 1 L. H.Self team 1w 1 L. G.Kemp, N.Weinheimer, R.Dillon 1w1L I.Axelsen, B.Spilsbury, K.Pieper 1w 1L.R.Andersen, B.Madsen, B.Stimpson 2L. Graham C team 2L. Ev, T.Pike, R.Norman 2L.S.jensen, S.Bartley 2 L.

Jackpot Pairs : Winners - G.Kuhn, R.Turnbull d L.Puie, Hutt 26-15. Runners upP.Hutton, K.Johnson d S.Patch, A.Scholl 25-20.

S.Hyde, J.Devenish d G.Kemp, B.Spilsbury 25-13. R.Andersen, B.Stimpson d J.McCoombe, B.Madsen 22-14. K.Andersen, R.Whittaker d S.Bartley, T.Buckley 22-17. N.Gambie, G.Gambie 18-13. J.Kemp, K.Milzewski d K.Pieper, J.Fraser 21-20.

Bowls

Mixed Fours Carnival 16/10/22

Overall Winners - C.Dunbar, B.Boyle, E.Duke, R.Goodwin .

Overall second - W.Hamilton, M.Roy, A.Jones, J.Hamilton.

Overall third - S.Jensen, W.Raguse, A.Scholl, R.Whittaker.

Round winners - 1. E.Stanfield, R.Window, C.Stanfield, K.Smith. 2. K.Selby, K.Milzewski, L.Johnson, K.Johnson. 3. J.Sutcliff, J.Martin, M.Pointon, O.Pointon. - C.White, scribe.

MARYBOROUGH

Thursday 6th October Nominated Men’s Jackpot Pairs

B Henningson G Walker d T Jackson L Turner 18-14 T

Lindberg C Roberts d S Jones

J Natoli 40-2 G Heselwood R

McLeish d M Walker D Blazely 21-21 (Toss) J Dawson L Wood d D Kohler R Eduards 34-11 D

Cooke R Tutt D Cooke d W Murdoch N Nitz 18-17

Club Championships

Angus Stewart flicks one away (top left); Thomas Riggs shows his batting defence (left) and Trent Goldenstein

one down for Grammars Tinana. (Brendan Bowers)

Community rally for wheelchair challenge

Spring offers plenty of fish FISHING

where there has been some monster cod being landed using large live baits.

Blackall, grassy sweetlip, black jew and grunter are taking smaller herring or squid baits.

is pretty well accessible in any condition (within reason of course).

BRENDAN BOWERS

WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL:

The Fraser Coasters Wheelchair Basketball club held their first community challenge day on Saturday, with the local community coming out and supporting the club.

The competition ran over two divisions with plenty of action and laughter on the courts.

In division one, the tussles were tight, with Heritage Physiotherapy reigning supreme over Maryborough Fitness,

Health and Bodyworks, Hodder Therapies and Ascend Exercise Physiology.

The action in division two was just as challenging, with CQ Soil Testing grabbing the win on the day ahead of Inspirations Paint (Black Team), followed by Fraser Coast Support and Inspirations Paint (White Team) Fraser Coasters president Peter Kalbfell was pleased with the day.

“It was an absolutely awesome day with everyone raving about how good it was,” Kalbfell said.

The Fraser Coasters were already receiving queries about when the next day would be held.

“We are looking at early next year, possibly around Disability Action week,” he said.

He believes the future is bright for the club as they continue to grow, with the committee recently being voted in for a second year.

If you want further information about the Fraser Coasters, visit their Facebook page to keep up to date with what is happening.

FROM THE FREEDOM FISHING SUPPLIES TEAM

HALFWAY through spring and the days are getting longer and hotter, perfect for our summer species.

There are multiple locations within the Wide Bay area where you can plan a fruitful fishing trip.

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, with the new moon next week anglers will have to deal with bigger tides and run but along the islands reefs and ledges such as Fig Tree, Gary’s Anchorage and Tinnanbar Ledge

BRAG BOARD Jordan got out to the fresh and had a great day landing a few bass, this one went 50cm .

Summer whiting are still around in good numbers and Luke got a couple of elbow slappers.

Lockie doing what he loves. Nice flathead mate.

One of our rising fishing stars, Fischer with an awesome cod caught in the Sandy Strait.

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 Straits 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.

Surface popping for whiting over a sand flat is still extremely popular and very much a different type of challenge whereas 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/northwesterly winds, most fishos cringe, but we are lucky enough to be in the vicinity of the mighty Mary River which

After having a drop of rain the river has been abundant with grunter, bream, threadfin salmon and black jew, just remember the jew have a minimum size limit of 75cm.

There are still some great prawns in the river so a cast net is a must if you want a feed.

This is also the time of year where your local sports fisherman shine with the warmer months turning on pelagic species, and trust us we have plenty including golden, giant, tea leaf and diamond trevally, queenfish, spottie, schoolie, gray and spanish mackerel.

Plus, we have had a couple of sightings our small black marlin up around 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, bass are top of the hit list at the moment with Tinana Creek and the mighty Mary at Tiaro the best.

TIDE TIMES - BOONOOROO from willyweather.com.au

Brodie Robinson (Team Ascend) and (bottom) Cambel Black (Maryborough Fitness). (Brendan Bowers)

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