New gallery offers a showcase of local art
Always welcoming and passionate about the arts, Lee-Ann said she was excited to showcase Kent Street Studio to visitors.
Kent Street Studio, 345 Kent Street.
stunning space combines an art gallery and photography studio with yoga studio upstairs.
Kent Street Studio opened on February 7 at 345 Kent Street, in one of Maryborough’s heritage buildings, with an exhibition by Hervey Bay artist Lauren Goodall.
Lauren’s expressive floral, whale and bird-inspired works were popular with attendees, with more than half selling on the night.
Lee-Ann said Kent Street Studio represented a long-held dream of hers coming to fruition in Maryborough, where she had connected with a talented arts community.
Lee-Ann is offering workshops and open studio times for the community.
More information can be found on the Gallery’s Facebook page.
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Fifth dingo attack this year
A BOY has become the fifth person bitten by a dingo on K’gari (Fraser Island) this year.
The 12-year-old boy was bitten on the back at Yidney Rocks about 12.15pm on Sunday after being approached from behind while with an adult and another child in shallow water.
People fishing nearby assisted in deterring the dingo but it followed the group back to their accommodation.
The boy was treated by paramedics for puncture wounds and a cut. He did not require further treatment.
Rangers identified the dingo and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service are investigating.
Last month, four dangerous dingo-human interactions were recorded on K’gari, including one involving a two-year-old girl.
The latest incident comes after the new LNP State Government announced it would not cap visitor
numbers on the busiest days of the year, as planned by the former Labor administration.
A spokesperson for the department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation said the number of K’gari camper nights and vehicle permits had declined between 2022 and 2024.
“We have no plans to introduce a visitor cap to K’gari,” the spokesperson said.
“The capacity of our camping areas already provides a cap on visitation.”
Visitors who attended the opening night enjoyed an exhibition of paintings by local artist Lauren Goodall.
Kent Street Gallery is the culmination of Lee-Ann Handley’s dream of opening an artspace in Maryborough. (Supplied)
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Festival relives the golden age of music
FRASER Coast locals will be able to relive the golden age of music when the Odyssey Festival hits town in July.
Featuring a lineup of show-stopping performances from the country’s most celebrated tributes, the huge two day event includes Echoes of Pink Floyd, The Killer Queen Experience, The Eagles Show, Seventh Wonder: The Fleetwood Mac Show, and The Creedence Clearwater Revival Show.
As a special prelude to the main event, the official Odyssey 70s dance party Boogie Nights will be held on Friday 25th July.
Whet your appetite as MC Breezer and resident DJs spin all your favourite 70s dance hits from 7pm.
“Come and party in your best 70s glam dress up,” said organisers.
Then on Saturday 26th from 2pm, relive the 70s and 80s with five world class tribute bands as they take you through all your favourite hits.
Organisers said that camping at the showgrounds has already sold out, but buses will be shuttling guests from Hervey Bay (Hervey Bay Boat Club and Stocklands) and Maryborough every 30-45 minutes to and from Westside Tavern & Motel,
Motel, McNevins Maryborough Motel and the Carriers Arms Hotel Motel. Tickets for the buses can be purchased from the website where parking can also be pre-booked at the Showgrounds.
More than 4,000 people are expected to attend.
For more information and ticket bookings, go to https://odysseyfestival.com. au/
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MARY POPPINS SHENANIGANS?
I notice that the now almost non-existent Fraser Coast Tourism & Events has very quietly shifted the Mary Poppins Festival from July to September.
Why is that?
Given it’s tourist attraction rating, I would have thought that moving it will only confuse visitors and lower numbers?
Many people have also noted that the Relish Festival is getting smaller
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I honestly don’t think it will survive, which will leave a great big hole in the events calender for the cooler months.
Our events are great for locals and tourists like and I look forward to many more of them in the future.
- J. Mateus
IS OUR YOUTH CRIME SOLUTION THE RIGHT ONE?
The statistics in a recent item on the ABC News site are very concerning.
They show not the dramatic escalation in many areas of crime we have been repeatably told about, but an actual decrease in the number of incidents per head of population.
In response to this decrease in crime incidents, we are told there needs to be a draconian law introduced - the sentencing of children from the age of ten to punishments as though they are adults.
Any parent who has managed to shepherd their child through the
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What type of person are we expecting to come out of incarceration from the age of ten?
Spend the money not on prisons but on parental support to family’s with infants and youngsters.
Give those kids a second and third chance.
They can amaze us, as many of our own have done.
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More real estate stock needed to meet growing demand
THE real estate market is crying out for new stock in Maryborough, latest figures show.
Platinum Property principal Guy Meredith said the high demand directly reflected the region’s growing population and popularity.
“It’s simple supply and demand,” Mr Meredith said.
“The desirable coastal lifestyle continues to drive property price upward and limit rental vacancies,” he said.
The median sale price in Maryborough has reached $416,000, with an average of 44 days on the market, an annual increase of 14 per cent.
But while median price and rents continue to increase, house sales fell last year due to a lack of properties on the market.
The Maryborough rental market continued to remain tight, with a vacancy rate of 0.2 per cent in the September quarter, well below the 0.8 per cent on the Fraser Coast overall, 1.1 per cent in Brisbane and the Real Estate Institute of
Queensland’s healthy benchmark of 3 per cent.
Mr Meredith said the property market in regional Queensland had grown 76.3 per cent over the past five years, increasing household equity for many local homeowners.
“This substantial increase in market value has encouraged many residents to take advantage and sell their homes at a considerable profit whilst downsizing with no CGT ramifications,” he said.
“The record development
boom and vibrant property market is creating employment and growing the local economy.”
That brought a set of challenges.
“Federal, state and local government funding is essential at this unprecedented time on the Fraser Coast,” Mr Meredith said.
“Growth brings pressure on infrastructure, as well as amenities and services,” he said.
“You can’t have one without the other.”
Additional security for Maryborough Library
EXTRA security has been deployed to protect staff and some councillors don’t feel safe attending events alone following an escalation in violence, aggression and intimidation directed at Fraser Coast Regional Council.
Already this year, two council employees have
been assaulted while working.
Fraser Coast Regional Council CEO Ken Diehm said police had charged a person with assault after they allegedly headbutted a community ranger while he was performing his duties.
“This follows another
incident where a ranger was allegedly assaulted at Apex Park in Pialba while assisting a rough sleeper to register his dog for free.
“Police also arrested and charged this individual,” Mr Diehm said.
“These attacks are completely unacceptable,” he said.
Mr Diehm said councillors were also facing increased verbal abuse and threats, with some no longer feeling safe hosting and attending community events alone.
“Council values open and respectful conversations with the community, but the escalation of abuse towards Councillors and staff, particularly online, is
unacceptable,” he said.
“Enough is enough.
Mr Diehm said staff and councillors were also members of the community, and deserved to be treated with respect and had the right to feel safe at work.
“We have had to
strengthen security at the Maryborough Regional Library and Customer Service Centre due to increased anti-social behaviour,” he said.
The council has engaged guards, new duress and procedures, provided training and redesigned the Customer Service Centre to improve safety.
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QPS partnership with Safe and Found will improve search and rescue capability
THE Queensland Police Service (QPS) has partnered with notfor-profit organisation Australian MedicAlert Foundation to launch the Safe and Found initiative in Queensland.
The partnership will significantly expand the organisation’s capability to assist with missing person investigations and search and rescue operations.
The initiative assists people living with dementia, autism or a cognitive impairment who might be at risk of becoming lost or reported as missing, by having information from MedicAlert at hand about possible locations or specific behaviour of the person if they go wandering.
Data from the Alzheimer’s Association and Dementia Australia, estimates that six out of 10 people living with dementia will wander at least once with an estimated 421,000 people in Australia with dementia.
Approximately 80,000 people in Queensland currently diagnosed with dementia and more
than 150,000 children with autism. This equates to hundreds of Queenslanders being reported as lost or missing each year.
Western Australia Police Force first launched the initiative in 2021 and successfully located 28 vulnerable missing persons within the first year of the program’s operation.
Since its inception, 95 per cent of members who have wandered were found in under two hours.
QPS Missing Persons Unit (MPU) is now partnering with MedicAlert Foundation to roll out the initiative in Queensland, allowing authorised QPS officers to access this information to enhance the location of those persons if they are to go wandering.
Within the 2023/2024 financial year, the QPS recorded a total of 1,059 search and rescue operations. 18 of those searches were identified as relating to persons living with dementia or Alzheimer’s.
Detective Senior Sergeant Duncan Gorrie from QPS MPU said having access
to this information will greatly assist missing person investigations and search and rescue operations.
“By having access to more data and information about vulnerable persons, we’re able to quickly locate people if they are to go wandering,’ Detective Senior Sergeant Gorrie said.
“If a person goes missing, the search area is four square kilometres after the first 15 minutes but after two hours, the search area becomes 200 square kilometres.
“Time is critical in these situations and having access to vital information about these people in these circumstances will greatly assist in us in saving lives and reducing harm to the community.”
Chris Radbone, CEO of MedicAlert, said they’re dedicated to assisting Police and Emergency Services in locating persons who may be at risk of becoming lost.
“Safe and Found supports people with autism, dementia, acquired brain injury, communication concerns and other
cognitive impairments to stay safe and active in the community,” Mr Radbone said.
“We partner with families to ensure police have immediate access to critical information in an emergency.
“With Queensland on board with this initiative, Safe and Found now covers more than 70 per cent of Australia’s land mass which will help reduce the anguish and concern faced by family members and carers when
a person goes missing.”
Western Australia Police Forces’ Safe and Found Coordinator, Senior Constable Therese Wilson said the program has been incredibly successful since its inception in 2021.
“What we know from our first year of the program is that we were able to access information from MedicAlert to locate missing persons within two hours of them going missing,” Senior Constable Wilson said.
“This significantly reduces the amount of time they’re out in the elements and ultimately reduces the harm they may otherwise suffer.
“We’ve had huge success from this initiative and implore all policing agencies to partner with the program.”
For more information about the Safe and Found initiative or to sign up your family member or loved one, visit: https:// www.safeandfound.org. au/.
Students safer with new footpath
A MISSING link in Maryborough’s pedestrian network will soon be filled, making it safer and easier for students and residents to walk to and from Maryborough West State School.
Fraser Coast Regional Council is constructing a new concrete footpath along Ariadne Street between Churchill Street and Garden Street, partially funded by the State Governments Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme.
Mayor George Seymour said the new footpath would connect directly to the Maryborough West State School supervised crossing.
“This new footpath will fill a missing link from the existing footpaths in Ariadne Street and Churchill Street, providing a safer and more accessible route for students, parents, and residents,” he said.
“We want to ensure our community - especially children - has safe
pathways to walk and ride to school.
“We appreciate the community’s patience while construction is underway and will work to minimise disruptions.”
Traffic management will be in place during the works, and some temporary access restrictions may apply.
Work on the $70,000 project started this week and is due to be completed by the end of March.
Local lobbyist hits Canberra
LOCAL woman Glenda
Pittman has recently returned from meeting with Canberra MPs to lobby for more affordable access to household green energy.
Organised by lobbyists
1 Million Women, the 30-strong delegation has asked politicians of all parties to support key electrification and energy efficiency upgrades for at least 1 million households - that’s 10% of all Australian homeswithin their next term of government.
“This is an issue very close to my heart as my husband and I have long had solar panels to offset our electricity bills, and know this is something everyone would benefit from,” said Glenda.
“Meeting with so many MPs and Senators in what will probably be one of the final sitting weeks before the Federal Election is a fantastic opportunity.”
A recent survey of 4,000 women by 1MW found that households want to electrify their homes to bring down bills and reduce emissions, but they need more support to meet those upfront costs.
1MW was founded by
Natalie Isaacs.
“Before I started 1 Million Women I had a very different life.” she said.
“I was a cosmetics manufacturer. I was part of that marketing machine that wanted you to believe you couldn’t be beautiful unless you were buying my product. I fueled overconsumption. I thought climate change was someone else’s problem. But the short story is I had an epiphany and I changed.
“There were several things that led to it but ultimately the thing that changed my life forever was so simple.
“I got our household electricity consumption down by 20% and when I saw that I had saved a heap of money and carbon pollution just by being more vigilant around the house I understood I was powerful.
“And in that moment I realised that every single thing we do shapes the world.
“That’s what led me to start 1 Million Women.”
More information at www.1millionwomen. com.au
Valuable bus service needs update
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FOR the past 45 years, a not-for-profit community bus service has provided essential travel for local aged and disabled passengers.
The Community Access Bus continues to this day, through the efforts of it’s committee of volunteer administrators and drivers.
The bus is funded by taking payment from groups such as Older Men Unlimited who use the bus to transport their members on social outings.
The CAB also transports veteran golfers, school trips, Scouting groups and many other local groups.
These paid trips, along with the continued in-kind support by the Lions Club of Maryborough and Fair Haven Retirement Village allow the CAB to keep the bus on the road and available to the aged and disabled.
The vehicle, however, is now over 18 years old with
321,000km on the clock, and is costing more and more in maintenance each year.
Committee members fear that soon the cost of maintenance will outstrip the income, and are looking for ways to upgrade the bus so that this essential service can continue.
“Without a replacement bus, this service will unfortunately cease in the very near future,”
they said.
“The bus has always been operated by volunteer drivers and with the assistance of the Lions Club of Maryborough.”
“Our Treasurer Don Thompson has been a volunteer with us for more than 30 years alone.” they added.
“In recent years, the bus has become a liability with excessive costs to allow it’s continuity of service.”
CAB would also welcome new committee office bearers.
“This would be a terrible loss to the community and we’d like to see new people carry on the service.”
If you’d like to help, you can contact the Community Access Bus committee President Joel Weller on 4122 1225 or the Secretary Jim Thompson on 4121 2964.
Volunteers needed to band together
THE famous Maryborough Excelsior Band is calling for volunteers to help with their monthly fund-raising events.
Extra hands are always needed to help with cooking in their food van including prep and BBQ.
“These fund-raising events are our only form of income and any assistance you can give would be greatly appreciated.” said organisers.
Volunteers are only needed for a handful of hours each month, and benefit from the opportunity to be a part
of regular public events and by helping a much loved local institution with a history dating back to 1913.
Excelsior has won many competitions over the years and in the 1920s was regarded as the ‘best band in Australia’.
The band has since competed in many competitions around the country, in several grades, with success and accolades over the years.
If you are able to assist in any form, please email mbexcelsior@outlook.com or call 0407 172 025.
The Community Access Bus needs help if it’s going to continue to service the Fraser Coast aged and disabled who depend on it for transport. (Supplied)
Burrum Heads Caravan Park revamp to boost tourism
THE first stage of the Burrum Heads Caravan Park redevelopment is now complete, featuring larger camping sites and becoming the Fraser Coast’s first Counciloperated dog-friendly park.
Fraser Coast Regional Councillor Michelle Byrne said the $5.7 million upgrades began in March 2024 and included significant improvements to infrastructure and amenities.
“The Stage One works focused on the southern
portion of the park and included new roads, underground power, water and sewerage systems, as well as modern facilities like a barbecue area, new toilets, and a new manager’s residence,” Cr Byrne said.
“The redevelopment also includes larger sites and modern facilities designed to meet the current needs of campers and is the first Council Park to be dog friendly.
“We’re thrilled to offer campers the opportunity to bring their dogs to enjoy
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our first Council-operated dog-friendly campground, making family getaways even more inclusive and enjoyable.
Terms and conditions relating to dog friendly bookings are available on the park website https:// beachfronttouristparks. com.au/our-parks/burrumheads-caravan-park/
Cr Byrne said the upgraded southern portion of the park has now opened to the public.
“Stage Two upgrades are set to begin this month, focusing on the area between Burrum Street and the Burrum River, with completion expected by October 2025.
“The $4.85 million second stage project will include redeveloping campground sites, upgrading roads and services, and constructing a camp kitchen, northern amenities, and a northern BBQ area overlooking the Burrum River. It will also feature larger caravan sites.
“These upgrades will
transform the park into a premier holiday destination and strengthen Burrum Heads’ position as a must-visit location for campers, caravanners, and holidaymakers.”
The caravan park upgrade was identified as part of the Burrum Heads Community Plan 2020 – 2030, which was developed in consultation with the Burrum Heads Community Planning Development Group, key stakeholders, and the wider community.
Museums thrive in 2024 despite flood challenges
OVERCOMING
significant challenges from the 2022 floods, The Bond Store and The Story Bank museums enjoyed a strong resurgence in 2024.
Deputy Mayor Paul Truscott said over 22,500 locals and visitors explored Maryborough’s popular interactive museums in 2024, showcasing their enduring popularity.
“This impressive turnout was achieved despite The Story Bank’s temporary closure for roof repairs throughout February and The Bond Store only reopening in late March,” he said.
“The Story Bank, housed in a beautifully restored heritage-listed building is one of Council’s most visited museums.
“Dedicated to the art of storytelling, it offers an in-depth exploration of Mary Poppins author P.L. Travers—her life, family, and the inspirations behind her beloved works.
“With around 80% of visitors coming from outside the region, the figures highlight the facility’s widespread appeal and reinforce Council’s belief that the museums would attract people to the region, particularly to the Maryborough CBD.
“Additionally, in 2024, 1,225 students participated in dynamic educational programs that brought the Australian National Curriculum to life through fun and interactive experiences.”
Cr Daniel Sanderson said the year also featured standout public programs, including a sold-out immersive theatre experience at The Bond Store during the Relish Festival and a successful Youth Week collaboration with Macabre Theatre Company that brought the sites to life.
“In 2025, Council aims to expand educational programs, launch new exhibits and public events,
and continue supporting beloved community celebrations such as the Mary Poppins Festival, Relish Festival and Open Gardens,” he said.
“A major highlight for 2025 will be the launch of the brand-new podcast series, What’s Your Story?, accompanied by an exhibit showcasing inspiring community resilience following the 2022 floods.
“We’re excited for what 2025 holds for our museums and look forward to welcoming even more locals and tourists to discover the unique experiences at The Story Bank and The Bond Store.
“This podcast is proudly supported by the Better Together Community Recovery Package, jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments, to strengthen community connection and resilience in the wake of the 2022 floods.”
For information on
opening hours, admission prices and programs at The Story Bank, go to https://storybank. ourfrasercoast.com.au/
The $1.5 million Story Bank restoration project was made possible with $395,000 funding from the Queensland Government and $395,000 from the Australian Government.
Between June 2022 and July 2023, we achieved
The long and winding road to…Climategate!
From the Fraser Coast Branch of WILDLIFE QUEENSLAND
DAVID ARTHUR
SVANTE Arrhenius’s 1896 findings were widely acknowledged. 6 decades before Martin Luther King lead the Selma to Montgomery marches demanding civil-rights for non-European Americans, for example, the Selma Morning Times of 15 October 1902, reported: (Wikipedia)
Although the world did gradually get slightly warmer as Arrhenius expected until the end of World War 2, the first few postwar decades showed slight cooling; perhaps Arrhenius should betaken with a grain of salt after all.
The revolutions and wars of the 20th century, its tragedies and terrors and technological advances were real and immediate.
The one industry that continued to pay attention to Arrhenius was the widely-admired oil industry. Not only was it Allied access to oil that won World War 2 - Hitler’s 1941 invasion of the USSR and Japan’s 1942 invasion of Burma (now Myanmar) were attempts to secure
oilfields in Azerbaijan and Burma respectively - but oil was now essential for personal travel and goods transport, and the essential raw material for modern synthetic chemical industry, including the fertilisers of the Green Revolution of the 1960’s.
By 1980 it was apparent that the sulfur emissions of the chemical industries that spread around the world in the postwar decades had helped keep the world cool by creating vast white sunlightreflecting clouds (“global dimming”), but the fallout from those clouds was killing forests downstream of industrial smokestacks (“acid rain”).
Sulfur emissions were a problem that could be controlled without stopping the use of oil, so there was no reason for the world to stop burning - and buying - oil.
Even so, the scientists and engineers of the oil industry have long known that Arrhenius was right all along; after extensive archival investigation it was reported in Scientific American in 2015 that “Exxon Knew about Climate Change almost 40 years ago” (https:// www.scientificamerican. com/article/
exxon-knew-about-climatechange-almost-40-yearsago/); as of 2024, that’s now almost 50 years ago.
Whereas the Selma Morning Times had issued its warning to the consumers of coal, it was the producers of fossil fuels that paid attention.
The oil industry has long had a pecuniary motive to cast doubt on the science of climate change regardless of whether or not it is true.
So, too, do nations that rely on exports of fossil fuels, such as Russia, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia and the USA. Even here in coal-exporting Australia the misrepresentation and disparagement of climate science continues.
Shortly before the 2009 Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, personal emails of scientists at University of East Anglia’s Climate Research Unit were hacked and leaked to media organisations that misrepresented and disparaged science in general, and climate science in particular. This storm in a teacup was soon known as “Climategate”. The hacking was
attributed to Russia, the oil-exporting nation where Yevgeny Prighozin’s Internet Research Agency was based (Prighozin himself has since died after falling out with Vladimir Putin over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine).
Independent investigations into the contents of the emails were conducted by the UK’s House of Commons Science and Technology Committee, the National Science Foundation (USA), Department of Commerce (USA), the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and academic institutions including Pennsylvania State University where Michael (“Hockey Stick”) Mann conducted his research.
Although all investigations completely exonerated all the climate scientists whose emails were leaked and misrepresented in the media, the leaking had its effect.
Citing the leaked emails the Chinese delegation to the 2009 Conference stymied any attempt to advance international action on climate change.
Having achieved their aim the perpetrators of “Climategate” - and the oil
industry - relaxed.
Seeing commercial opportunity in what was fast becoming a climate crisis, the Chinese then tooled up to become the world’s lowest-cost suppliers of solar and wind-powered generation equipment, and of battery electric vehicles.
Such renewables are the lowest-cost power generation technologies, and battery electric vehicles are less expensive
to run than petroleumpowered vehicles.
Not only that but battery electric vehicles can double as energy storage devices whenever they’re not being driven, so it’s no surprise the rest of the world is beating a path to their door.
The people who paid those hackers must be happy with what they’ve achieved. The Empire has indeed Struck Back.
New waste funding for Fraser Coast
LOCAL MP John Barounis says that the Queensland Government has committed $433,815 to Fraser Coast Regional Council under its Let’s Get It Sorted (LGIS) Partnership Program, to support the Wide Bay Burnett region to enhance household waste management across the region.
The funding will support the appointment of a fulltime behaviour change coordinator for the Wide Bay Burnett region over four years.
This role will focus on coordinating behaviour change activities across the region and empowering households to embrace better recycling practices, including to support the drive to increase recycling
and recovery, as well as reduce contamination in household waste services.
Taking a collaborative approach across councils will help achieve the region’s waste and resource recovery targets, which contribute to achievement of Queensland’s targets in the Waste Strategy, while improving environmental and social outcomes for the region.
The Let’s Get It Sorted Partnership Program is part of Queensland’s ambitious goal to establish a zero-waste society within a circular economy by 2050.
Councils across Queensland are sharing in more than $13 million thanks to the Let’s Get
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It Sorted Partnership Program which provides councils with a framework, tools, and funding to help improve household recycling habits and tackle littering and illegal waste issues.
Mr Barounis emphasised the environmental and economic benefits of boosting recycling efforts and minimising landfill waste.
“Recycling more means less waste in landfills and fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
“It also creates jobs and supports local recycling businesses,” John Barounis said.
Fraser Coast Mayor Cr George Seymour welcomed the funding and urged
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MISS KEANEY
Age: 18/07/2023
Breed: DSH
Gender: Female
Colour: Tabby
Toilet Trained: Yes
Introducing the delightful Miss Keaney, an independent cat with a sweet nature.
Miss Keaney is toilet trained, making her the perfect addition for families or individuals of all ages — men, women, and children alike will find a friend in her.
Miss Keaney is a confident cat who enjoys receiving pats and being gently brushed.
While she appreciates affection, she is independent, making her a low maintenance but loving companion.
One special request from Miss Keaney is for her new home to feature a scratching post. She adores playful moments on it, keeping her entertained.
She is hopeful to find a loving new family who will cherish her sweet nature
and provide her with the simple luxuries she enjoys.
Whether you’re a lifelong cat lover or new to the joys of feline friendship, Miss Keaney is ready to fill your life with purrs and gentle companionship.
The following vet work has been completed.
- Desexed
- Current F3 Vaccination
- Flea’d
- Wormed - Microchipped
ROME
Age: 5 years
Breed: Mastiff Cross
Gender: Male
Colour: Brindle
Meet Rome, the spirited 5-year-old Mastiff Cross, with his playful nature Rome is a lovable companion eager for a new family to share his adventures with.
Always up for a day full of excitement, Rome loves long walks and enjoys letting loose with some joyful zoomies in the yard.
Rome has a big heart and gets along wonderfully with everyone he meets men, women, and children alike. He’s also quite the social doggo, having been surrendered with
his pawsome friend Coco. Rome shows that he can get along well with other dogs and would make a great addition to homes with existing pets or families looking to expand their pack.
Rome has previously lived with cats; he must be introduced properly to them.
Rome is not just about adventure and highenergy activities; he also appreciates the simple joys of companionship. Whether he’s soaking up the love from his human pals or making furriends,
He’s looking for a family who can match his energetic spirit and offer him a life with activity and love.
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The following vet work has been completed.
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Bluey, crime and home makeovers among top library picks
THE most borrowed items from Fraser Coast Libraries in 2024 show our members’ love for Bluey, conspiracy, crime, and home renovations. Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said the most popular items also included murder mysteries, Barbie the Movie, and the Guinness World Records, reflecting the diverse interests of library members.
“Our libraries are more than just books, they are vibrant community hubs,” he said.
“Library membership has rebounded to pre-COVID levels, with nearly 5,000 new members joining in 2024.
“It’s fantastic to see a steady increase in membership, with people borrowing not just books but also DVDs, eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, and toys.”
In 2024, Fraser Coast Libraries recorded:
- 735,882 loans and renewals;
- Over 170,000 e-resource loans;
- Nearly 210,000 collection items processed.
Cr Seymour said Fraser Coast Libraries added more than 15,000 new items and ran 1,861 library programs with over 77,000 participants in 2024.
“Thanks to our dedicated staff and volunteers we launched five seed libraries across the region and celebrated the reopening of the Hervey Bay and Howard libraries following renovations,” he said.
Cr Seymour
acknowledged the incredible contribution of the 143 library
volunteers, who donated over 5,000 hours to assist staff and library members.
“Technology also played a key role, with 455,789 hours of WiFi used, over 18,000 hours of public PC access, and a 93% customer satisfaction rating,” he said.
“We’re excited to build on this success and look forward to an even bigger and better 2025!”
Fraser Coast libraries receive financial assistance from the Queensland Government through the State Library of Queensland.
Top 5 Most Popular in 2024 - Fiction
- Secret by Lee Child
- Sanctuary by Garry Disher
- No Plan B by Lee Child
- Edge by David Baldacci
- Better off Dead by Lee Child
Top 5 Most Popular in 2024 - Non-Fiction
- Guiness World Records 2024
- How to Crochet Animals: 25 mini menagerie patterns
- Just One Thing: How simple changes can transform your life
- The Fast 800 Keto
- Killing for Country: A Family Story
Top 5 Most Popular Authors in 2024
- James Patterson
- Danielle Steel
- Nora Roberts
- Lee Child
- David Baldacci
Top 5 eBooks in 2024
- Simple Lies by David Baldacci
- Black Sheep by Judy Nunn
- Exiles by Jane Harper
- Homecoming by Kate Morton
- Edge by David Baldacci
Top 5 DVDs in 2024
- Barbie - Avatar: The Way of Water
- Dune: Part two
- Free Guy
- Oppenheimer
Top 3 DVD series in 2024
- Vera - Yellowstone
- Death in Paradise
Top 3 Junior DVDs in 2024
- Bluey
- Paw Patrol
- Peppa Pig
Most Borrowed Digital Magazine in 2024 –Better Homes and Gardens
Most Borrowed Magazine in 2024 –Australian Women’s Weekly
Most Borrowed Graphic Novel in 2024 – My Hero Academia.
For more information about Fraser Coast Libraries, go to https:// www.frasercoast.qld. gov.au/libraries or call into one of the branches in Burrum Heads, Hervey Bay, Howard, Maryborough and Tiaro.
Mozzies on the rampage after hot and wet weather
FRASER Coast residents are being urged to clean up around their homes and take precautions to avoid mosquito bites following hot weather and regular rainfall over recent months.
Council Public Health spokesperson Cr Michelle Byrne said the warm, wet conditions had created the perfect environment for mosquito numbers to boom.
“Mosquitoes can spread serious diseases, such as Ross River virus, which is transmitted through bites,” she said.
“Council staff are monitoring and treating known breeding sites to reduce mosquito numbers and to kill larvae before they take flight.
“Council staff also check light traps weekly to monitor mosquito species in residential areas and treat when needed.”
Cr Byrne said residents could take simple but effective steps to
minimise the risk of mosquito bites.
“Applying insect repellent, wearing loose clothing to cover arms and legs, and wearing closed-in shoes can significantly increase protection against mosquito bites,” she said.
Residents can help by:
• Emptying water-holding containers weekly (eg vases, old tyres, bird baths, plant trays);
• Wiping the inside of containers to remove mosquito eggs;
• Keeping roof gutters clear to prevent pooling water; and
• Wearing insect repellent, loose clothing, and closed-in shoes when outdoors.
“If it can hold water, it can breed mosquitoes, and as the weather warms up, this process happens even faster. Mosquitoes can fly many kilometres, but if they’re breeding in pots on your patio, they don’t have to go far to find someone to bite,” Cr Byrne said.
Meanwhile, Wide Bay
Health reports that mosquito surveillance programs underway in North Burnett have confirmed the presence of Japanese encephalitis viruses.
JEV can be transmitted to human through mosquito bites and can potentially cause severe illnesses.
Wide Bay Public Health Unit Director and Public Health Physician Dr Josette Chor said simple preventative measures can reduce the likelihood of getting bitten by mosquitoes.
“Using mosquito repellent is one of the most effective ways to avoid mosquito bites,” she said.
“The best mosquito repellents contain Diethyl Toluamide (DEET), Picaridin or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (also known as PMD; p-menthane-3,8 diol).
“Apply it on exposed skin and reapplying within a few hours, following the manufacturer’s
instructions,” Dr Chor said.
“Another effective way is to cover up with lightcoloured, loose-fitting clothing with long sleeves, long trousers, socks, and covered footwear when outside.
“To prevent mosquitoes, use insect screens or nets, avoid peak mosquito activity times, and eliminate standing water around your home.
“Effective vaccines for JEVs are currently available and is recommended for those who are at-risk of contracting Japanese encephalitis.”
For more information about mosquito-borne diseases and prevention, visit https://www. qld.gov.au/health/ conditions/all/prevention/ prevent-mosquito-bites
To learn more about Japanese encephalitis and it’s vaccines, go to https:// www.health.qld.gov.au/ cdcg/index/jev
The development of Lady Elliot Island
LINDSAY TITMARSH
THIS story is a continuation of one commenced last edition.
It describes how Don Adams OAM, developed Lady Elliot Island, and prior to that exercise, how he pioneered aircraft operations on K’Gari, (Fraser Island).
It was in 1957 that Don and ex-Liberator pilot Selwyn Cleary formed ‘Queensland Air Planters P/L’, starting with a single Tiger Moth aircraft.
During that time, the brigalow scrubs in the Callide and Dawson Valleys were being developed into cattle country.
At the price of five shillings (50 cents) per acre ($20 – 2025) to spread grass seed over the newly developed areas, the business was very profitable.
Soon more aerial seeders were added, when in 1958 the first of three, twin engine ‘de Havilland Dragon’ machines joined the fleet.
The company quickly became the largest of its type in Queensland.
Don and Selwyn later travelled to the USA to purchase the first of the newly developed Grumman Ag Cats to be imported to this country.
Don and his business partner were doing okay; however, Don’s heart was always tugging him towards the coastal strip of southern Queensland.
He dreamed of becoming a tourist operator using aircraft to ferry customers to offshore islands and spots with difficult access – he could not get his mind off K’Gari.
The only place to land an aircraft there was on the ocean beach at below half tide – not reliable enough for a business venture.
In 1958, Don and Bill English of Childers bought
an ‘Aeronca Chief’ aircraft powered by a 65hp motor.
This little machine was to be used for aerial surveys of the island, with future landing strips in mind.
Landings were made on any suitable-looking saltpan or beach area, with Don and his friend spending hours surveying inland on foot.
On one occasion, Don’s only passenger in the cabin was a full fuel drum, which allowed him to fill up without having to return to the mainland.
On landing that day on a ‘good-looking’ saltpan near Wanggoolba Creek to
perform an inland survey, the Chief’s landing gear hit a soft patch, resulting in Don finding himself hanging upside down in his harness.
The plane had flipped over on touch down, damaging itself beyond repair.
Don remembers hanging there listening to fuel dripping out of its tank, while wondering if the full drum beside him would be adding to his funeral pyre.
He eventually freed himself and walked inland to Central Station.
The badly damaged aircraft was dismantled
and transported to Maryborough on top of a load of logs onboard the log-punt, Pelican.
In 1960 Don and Bill English built the first airstrip on K’Gari at Wanggoolba Creek.
This enabled tourists to take advantage of half-day overland trips to Lake McKenzie, or full day trips to the ocean beach - at last Don had fulfilled his dream.
A new Cessna 172 ferried tourists, forestry equipment and supplies, as well as mail and newspapers to island residents.
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When crops are lost, recovery should mean more than just cleanup
From Canegrowers
Chairman OWEN MENKENS
FLOODING across North Queensland has left many communities facing a long and costly recovery.
Homes, businesses, roads, and farms have all been affected, and getting back to normal will take time.
For sugarcane growers, one of the biggest challenges ahead is replanting lost crops – a cost that disaster recovery grants don’t currently cover.
While these grants help with cleanup and infrastructure repairs, they stop short of funding replanting, even though getting crops back in the ground is essential for growers to move forward.
Cane is a hardy crop, but when young plants spend too long underwater, they don’t recover.
In regions like the Burdekin and Herbert River, where floodwaters have lingered, many growers will need to start over.
CANEGROWERS, the industry’s peak body, is calling on the Queensland Government to amend the grant criteria so replanting costs can be included.
Other states already allow this, recognising that for a farm business, crop recovery is just as important as repairing fences or sheds.
Another issue that needs attention is the definition of a ‘primary producer’ when it comes to disaster assistance.
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Many cane growers don’t just rely on their farms for income - they also work as harvesting contractors to make ends meet.
However, under current
grant rules, off-farm income can disqualify them from primary producer assistance.
This creates an unfair situation where growers who contribute to the industry in multiple ways – both as farmers and as contractors – find themselves ineligible for support in their harvesting businesses.
Given that these operations are essential to getting the crop to the mills, it makes sense to broaden the criteria.
Recognising the reality of modern farm businesses would ensure that those providing vital services to the industry aren’t left behind in the recovery process.
This isn’t just an issue for individual growers.
When a season’s harvest is impacted, the effects ripple through entire communities –contractors, transport operators, mill workers, and local businesses all feel it.
In many regional areas, the sugar industry is a key driver of jobs and economic activity.
Ensuring growers can recover quickly benefits everyone.
Adjusting the grant criteria to allow for replanting would be a practical step in helping flood-affected regions get back on their feet.
It’s a common-sense change that would support both farmers and the broader communities that rely on them.
Finally, a huge thank you must go to the emergency services, volunteers, and local organisations who have worked tirelessly to keep people safe and assist in recovery efforts.
Their dedication and hard work make all the difference in times like these.
(Top) This was not how Don Adams expected the landing to be. Note the Esso fuel drum on the saltpan and (above) the Aeronca Chief aircraft was transported back to Maryborough on the log punt ‘Pelican’. (Complements of the Adams family)
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Hervey Bay Regional Gallery Exhibition throughout 2025
• National Interests: Australian Art in the 20th Century
Gatakers Artspace Exhibitions 10 January – 23 February
• A Journey, with no destination: Pamela Bristow
• Neapolitan Ice-cream / Exploding Crocodile: Wilhelmus Breikers
• Over the fence: Geoffrey Head
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I’m Phoebe Lee and I’m thirteen years old. The For Kids by Kids column discusses topics and activities from kids’ and teenagers’ points of view.
THE Mary River has always been an integral part of Maryborough.
Unique in the sense that it flows from south to north, instead of north to south, the river is home to a diverse array of wildlife that makes it unique to other parts of Queensland, with three types of threatened species calling the river home.
Let’s take a closer look at some of the native fauna inside the Mary River...
The Mary River Turtle: With less than one thousand of them left, the Mary River Turtle is one of the most endangered species in the Mary River. Also called the ‘Punk Turtle’ due to algae which grows on its head or
shell, the Mary River turtle is capable of cloacal breathing, which allows it to stay underwater for long periods of time without having to come up to the surface to breathe.
Coxen’s Fig Parrot: Coxen’s fig parrots are one of the rarest birds in Australia, living in the fig trees surrounding the river (they can also be found in other parts of south-east QLD, and parts of north-east NSW). With an estimate of fewer than “50 mature individuals remaining in the wild”, they are small and stocky, most often with a green hue, and red and blue markings on their faces.
A scientist by the name John Gould named it after his brother-in-law Charles Coxen, following his scientific description of the bird. For more information on Coxen’s Fig Parrot, see the Queensland Government website.
Saltwater Crocodiles: There have been other sightings of a few more dangerous creatures in the Mary River, including
the occasional saltwater crocodile. However, the Mary River is one of the southernmost places in Australia for saltwater crocodiles to be found, so it is very rare for someone to come across a croc in the river. In an article titled “Wide Bay Crocodile Sighting” published Jan 24th this year on the Queensland Government website, it was stated that “any crocodile confirmed to be present in the Wide Bay region will be targeted for removal from the wild.”
White-throated Snapping Turtle: Recognisable from the white markings on its throat and sides of face, the white-throated snapping turtle is one of the largest species of snapping turtle in Australia. Found only in the Raglan, Burnett,
Fitzroy, and Mary rivers of Queensland, the whitethroated turtle is classed as critically endangered. The turtle rarely comes ashore, with a preference for the shelter of fallen trees and flowing water.
Other animals found in the river include the Mary River cod, the Queensland lungfish, the giant barred frog, the cascade tree frog, the tusked frog, the honey blue-eye fish, the Richmond birdwing butterfly and the Illidge’s ant blue butterfly. Which one is your favourite?
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Plenty of good fishing action
The team from FREEDOM FISHING SUPPLIES
THERE has been plenty of fishing action happening this fortnight, whether it’s fresh or salt water, out of a boat or off the bank, those reports keep coming in.
Let’s look at what’s been caught.
Our mighty Mary River has roared into life this past week with great reports of barra, threadfin, grunter and some nice bream all coming over the sides.
Beaver Rock end is still fishing the best however we have had some reports from the top end as the river salts up nicely again.
The mud crabs are still
THIS WEEK'S BRAG BOARD
on the run throughout the Sandy Strait, with mixed reports about quality as some crabs are very empty and soft so throw those ones back for next time.
The good ones you do get are really good crab.
The share farmers are either brave or stupid (we vote stupid) as with cameras now being used the chances of being caught are so much higher and the fines are huge.
No sympathy from us….if it’s not yours, don’t touch it.
Kauri Creek is reporting mangrove jack and estuary cod, and Poona continues to boast with quality summer whiting, gar and mullet in numbers on the foreshore.
If you’re after a feed of prawns they have been located at the front of Maaroom, Butchers, and German Creek, however the schools are moving around a lot, and you may
First up is the boys, Luke, Ryan and Tyson with a mixed bag of nice fish. Helen is loving the Poona life, landing this
10kg barra. Annette was also out in the Strait doing it for the
have to search for them.
Tinnanbar and Kimbackers ledge have been reporting estuary cod, blackall and grassy sweetlip and fig tree along with deep creek have produced large barra, threadfin salmon and grunter.
Heading out of the Strait along the Island, Mackenzies, Mickeys and Sammies are all fishing well with black spot tusk fish (bluey) blackall and a few nice cod being landed.
Rooney’s and the Gutters are also going alright, with red emperor, Scarlets, sweetlip, blue maori cod and hussar. plus, plenty of tuna and schoolie mackerel being landed around Wathumba.
We can’t forget our freshies - Lenthals and Howard Weir are both reporting nice barra.
Tinana Creek and the fresh reaches of the Mary and fishing well for bass.
landing two huge GTs, one at night, one during the day.
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Sunday Morning Rollers
1/2/25. Winners - P.Weinheimer, N,Weinheimer, B.Spilsbury d R.Anderson, G.Kemp, C.Butcher 16-14. Runners Up - G.Gambie, N,Gambie, K.Paxton d R.Anderson, G.Kemp, C.Butcher 25-11. T.Pike, T.Bully d T.Jackson, G.Birch 23-22. K.Gitsham, B.Richardson, C.Williams d D.Gitsham, Stelo, A.Hartwig 19-11. Meat Tray Tripples , 2 games 13 ends: Winners - I.Axelsen, C.Laughton, R.Whittaker 2w + 14. Runners up - W.Raguse, C.White,
J.Devenish
1 L 1 W 17. Others - P.Clarke, J.Demarco, P.Whittaker 2 W + 12. Y.Turnbull, E.Osborne, R.Turnbull
2 W +5. G.Gambie, J.McCoombe, G.Gambie
1 L 1 W. B.McCracken, R.Betcham, L.Piggot 1 W 1 D. S.Patch, B.Richarson, A.Scholl 1 W 1 L. P.Stephensen, A.Hartwig, G.Little1 W 1 L. M.Allan, G.Kemp, T.Buckley 1 W 1 L. L.Rampton, R.Dunn, B.Spilsbury 2 L. R.Anderson, K.Anderson, S.Hyde 2 L. L.Atkindon, C. Laughton, K.Paxton
2 L. K.Becker, J.Chilton, K.Pieper 2 L. L.Mullan, L.Hannaford, S.Jensen 2 L.
Men’s Open Singles Championship : J.Devenish d J.Bagenquast 25-7. Championship Open Singles : R.Whittaker d W.Raguse 25-10. Jackpot Pairs : Winners - A.Scholl, K.Paxton d R.Anderson, R,Wilson 35-10. Runners Up - N.Gambie, G.Gambie d J.Demarco, P.Whittaker 22-16. J.devenish, S.Hyde d J.Fraser, C.Laughton 28 - 9. L.Rampton, C.White d L.Laughton, B.George 19 - 14. M.Allen G.Whittle d J.Chilton, L.Mullan 19- 17.A.Hartwig, K.Anderson drew N.Weinheimer, I.Axelsen 19 all. -C.White, scribe
nice cod in the Strait. Tyson hit the mighty Mary and landed this
girls with another nice cod. Jamie had a great time shark fishing off the Kingfisher jetty
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