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ROLLY RAG DISCLAIMER

COVER: Amen-M O’Kane THE ROLLINGSTONE RAG: Is a free publication produced by the Rollingstone & District Community Association Incorporated with news and information for residents and visitors to Rollingstone, Balgal Beach, Mystic Sands, Crystal Creek, Paluma, Mutarnee, Bluewater, Toomulla and surrounding suburbs in North Queensland, Australia.

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Weather Report for June 2026

The Rollingstone & District Community Association Inc. acknowledges the Wulgurukaba of Gurambilbarra and Yunbenun, Bindal, Gugu Badhun and Nywaigi as the Traditional Owners of this land. We pay our respects to their cultures, their ancestors and their elders, past and present - and all future generations.

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ROOM and EQUIPMENT HIRE ROLLINGSTONE NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE MAIN HALL Large space including use of kitchen, projector & AV equipment Per Session (4 hrs) / Full Day (8 hrs) RaDCA Member: $60 / $110 Community Groups & Not-For-Profit: $120 / $220 Corporate / Private: $300 / $550 BALGAL ROOM Modern conference room with video conferencing facilities Per Session (4 hrs) / Full Day (8 hrs) RaDCA Member: $20 / $35 Community Groups & Not-For-Profit: $35 / $60 Corporate / Private: $75 / $130 MYSTIC ROOM Private consulting space Per Session (4 hrs) / Full Day (8 hrs) RaDCA Member: $5 / $15 Community Groups & Not-For-Profit: $10 / $25 Corporate / Private: $20 / $45 All rooms are airconditioned and include free tea & coffee & Wi-Fi. EQUIPMENT HIRE Table hire - $5.50 each Chair hire - $0.55 each Portable PA/Microphone - $20 Portable Projector Screen - $25 Note: Pick up of hire tables and chairs is between 9am and 3pm Monday to Friday only unless by prior arrangement with staff Ph: 40 707 855 Enquiries: Rollingstone Neighbourhood Centre Phone: 07 47708855 Email: enquiries@rollingstone.org.au

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chance to connect and ask questions. All free and all welcome.

Build Your Own Pizza – Kids can make and bake their own lunch, and even take home something special for dinner.

Rollingstone Stop-Motion Studios + LEGO – back by popular demand, the LEGO tubs will be making a return.

We’ve been focusing on ways to make life easier for families at the Neighbourhood Centre. We know that the cost of living is rising, pressures on families are increasing and social connection is more important than ever.

Our July School Holiday Program is offering a great mix of hands-on activities, creativity and community connection. All activities are free and designed to be fun, safe, and welcoming for children and families.

Woodworking Workshop – children can learn practical skills and build their own LED light or moneybox to take home using real timber and tools under safe supervision.

Free Community BBQ – All community members are invited to join us for a free BBQ hosted by the Disaster Recovery Team. There’s a free BBQ lunch including special treats for the kids, meet-and-greet with the Disaster Recovery Team and fun activities for the kids.

We’re also excited to introduce Friday Night Family Nights – a new community-led, volunteer run activity designed to bring families together in a relaxed, lowkey, welcoming space.

Our first family night will be Friday 17th July, running from 5:30-8pm at the hall. Bring the family for a simple dinner and tire the kids out with some family-friendly activities before bedtime.

These evenings are designed to be simple, social and accessible – a place where families can unwind and connect. If you’d like to be involved, we welcome volunteers, activity ideas and suggestions for future Friday Night themes.

Watch our social media posts for dates and times of all our activities.

Amy Bridson, Centre Manager

The team provides free, confidential support to anyone affected by natural disasters. This is a relaxed

Strengthening Rollingstone’s Disaster Resilience – an update from the RNC.

Management Group for nominating Rollingstone to receive this vital service.

Our community has faced its fair share of storms, outages, RACQ Resilient Energy Centre Project and challenges — and each time, we’ve shown how strong A huge thank you to the Rollingstone community — more we are when we work together. This year, two major than 100 residents took part in our consultation survey, projects are helping us take the next step in improving our showing overwhelming support for improving our energy local resilience. Both initiatives aim to ensure that our hall resilience. The survey results are available at the Centre remains a safe, connected, and reliable hub for everyone, or on our website. both during emergencies and in everyday life.

Upgrading our solar system and adding battery storage is STAND Community WiFi – Powered by NBN Sky the next logical step in strengthening the hall’s ability to Muster operate during and after natural disasters. While we are We’re excited to share that the STAND (Strengthening fortunate to have a well‑maintained generator (with all Telecommunications Against Natural Disasters) staff trained in its use), the high cost of diesel — and the Community WiFi system will be installed at the hall on 23 reality of fuel shortages — makes it unsuitable for July. This satellite broadband system operates extended or everyday use. Building a more sustainable, independently of local networks and is not subject to reliable energy system simply makes sense. network prioritisation during emergencies. That means As a designated evacuation centre and recovery hub, the community members can stay connected even when hall becomes a place for people to gather for shelter, mobile towers or fixed-line services are down. Key information, support, and essential supplies after a features include: disaster. (Please note: the hall is not a cyclone shelter or a • Free public WiFi all year round when you’re near the hall • Capacity for up to 100 users in normal mode • Automatic switch to ‘disaster mode’, supporting up to 500 users with high-speed connectivity A built-in UPS, allowing the system to keep running even during power outages

place of refuge before or during a cyclone.) If our grant application is successful, we will be able to: • Provide a safe, powered space for the community • Store food and medication safely • Offer reliable phone charging and telecommunications Reduce our day-to-uday power costs, allowing more funds to flow directly back into community programs

From 23 July, you’ll see posters inside and outside the hall We expect to hear the outcome of our application in 3–4 with simple instructions on how to connect. We extend our months. Keep those fingers and toes crossed — this sincere thanks to the Townsville Local Disaster project would be a game changer for Rollingstone.

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Meet Moon When we’re out and about doing Mobile and Home Service, we’re lucky enough to meet some truly adorable characters.

This time, it’s Moon. She is the sweetest little lamb from Rollingstone, named for the crescent shaped marking on her head.

Just three days old (at time of photo), Moon had a bit of a rough start when her mum wasn’t able to feed here, so she’s happily accepted help from a very kind human instead.

Tiny, curious and completely charming, Moon is gentle reminder that you never know who you’ll meet on the job, and sometimes it’s love at first bleat.

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Rollingstone Rag update Rolly Rag distribution update:

· Toomulla – at your usual collection spot

Three months have passed since we began our updated print and online delivery of The Rag as outlined below,

· Mutarnee – when collecting your mail at Claire’s

1. Reduced Print Run

Thank you very much to these businesses for allowing us to distribute our free magazine to anyone that wants one .

You are welcome to take a copy for yourself — and one or more for neighbours.

We have printed half the usual number of copies and delivered to local businesses for collection when you are visiting their premises.

· Paluma – usual process still in place

2. Online Publication

Collection numbers have been monitored (with the assistance of the shop holders) and adjusted as needed.

Each monthly edition has been published on our website so it can be accessed at any time and a link shared on our The monitoring will continue for the next three months.

Please remember, if there are no copies available at Facebook page. our collection points, a copy can be collected from the 3. Email Distribution Rollingstone Neighbourhood Centre office, during Many people have taken advantage the option of providing normal business hours, their email address so that the link to the latest issue is Our advertisers help us to keep this publication going. sent directly to their inbox. If you would like to receive a link Please continue to support them as they are mostly local by email each month, please send your email address to people too! Thank you for your understanding and rollyrag@rollingstonenc.org.au requesting to be added to continued support of The Rag.. the mailing list.

Please remember that The Rag is produced entirely by Collection Points volunteers, on behalf of the Committee of Management. It is totally separate from the Neighbourhood Centre’s · Rollingstone Neighbourhood Centre Office activities and staff have no control over when the Rag is · Fishermans Landing Fish and Chip Shop published. · Balgal Beach Pharmacy The Rollingstone Rag Team · Rollingstone General Store (Rosco’s)

Rollingstone General Store 6.30am to 5pm every weekday 21 Rollingstone Street, North Queensland 4816

Thank you

The paper on which the Rollingstone Rag is printed, is generously provided by the Townsville City Council via their Community Grants process.

The Association’s Management Committee and Members graciously thank the Townsville Council for the opportunity to apply for the grant and its subsequent approval.

This allows the Association to continue to provide ten editions of the Rollingstone Rag to our community each year.

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Neighbourhood Events Rollingstone Neighbourhood Centre (RNC) Hours Office hours at the RNC are:

9am– 4pm, Monday to Friday.

Please be mindful of these times when pursuing business at the centre.

THE BOOK STATION At the Neighbourhood Centre Monday to Friday

9-3pm

MONTHLY REMINDERS 9.00am Mondays- Line Dancing @ Hall 5.30pm Mondays - Yoga @ Hall 9am Tuesdays - Chair Yoga @ Hall 10am - Tuesday Little Cup Morning Tea 5pm Tuesday - Zumba 1.30pm - 2nd Tuesday Craft @ Hall 1.30pm - 3rd Tuesday Sewing Group Balgal Rm 7.30am - 2nd Wed Keep Balgal Beautiful Club 9.00am Wednesdays - Indoor Bowls 7pm every second Wednesday (Mobile Library Day) 9.00am Fridays - Weight Circuit No ACTIVITIES held on PUBLIC HOLIDAYS or during the Annual Closure period.

You don’t need to be a member of a Group to join in activities at the Neighbourhood Centre. Just come along if there’s something happening and you’d like to be part of it. It usually costs $2 to participate.

VISITING VET IN BALGAL BEACH & ROLLINGSTONE Wednesday Each Fortnight 11.30am—1pm Rollingstone Community Centre 2.45pm—4pm Bluewater Community Centre Thursday Each Fortnight 10am—12.30pm Saunders Beach Community Centre

Margaret is exclusively doing home visits. Usually the 3rd Thursday of each month.

Next Visit:

Thursday 16th July

8th & 22nd July

to your door!

Text Margaret on

0403 262 212 to book CENTRELINK ACCESS POINT AT THE NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

Centrelink provides phone, fax, copier and computer access for individuals wanting to access Centrelink services.

To make a claim or an enquiry, please make use of the equipment and services available through the Access Point.

Limited Medicare services also available.

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VISITING HAIRDRESSER Will be at the Centre on the following date: Next visit:

Monday July 6 Please book directly through Carmerita on

0448 294 992 INDOOR CARPET BOWLS At the Community Centre Wednesday Mornings 9-11.30am only $2.50

COME ALONG TO OUR SEWING CIRCLE & REPAIR CAFÉ AT THE NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE EVERY THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH,-3.30PM 1.30 MACHINES AND BASIC EQUIPMENT PROVIDED

This is a FUN activity and is guaranteed to be a winner!! All skill levels & all age groups.

Just turn up and see how much fun you will have!

Come and join us for a great time!

For further info contact 47707855

BALGAL BEACH MARKET

Saturday July 4th 8am–1pm The Esplanade, Balgal Beach

PARCEL COLLECTION SERVICE Can’t get to Townsville to pick up a parcel?

The Community Bus can pick up your parcel and deliver to your gate.

Call the Neighbourhood Centre on 47707 855 to make arrangements.

Collections are available weekly on Thursdays only. Book early!

COST is only $5!!

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Rollingstone and District Men’s Shed Inc. Welcome readers to this month’s edition of the Rolly Rag. Community Activity Bunnings Sausage Sizzle was held Saturday 13th June.

This was one of our better ones, exceeding most takings from other months.

The period from about 11am to 1.30 pm our workers were absolutely hammered. Mr Bruce was on the tools, and flat out keeping up with demand.

There were a number of members unavailable for the day, but we managed to borrow the wife of one member, the grandson of another, and not sure what they did but seemed to attract business.

Thanks for the ring-ins, Caitlin and Mr Bruces Grandson. Also thanks to Macca, Dan, Mick, Graham, Mr Bruce, and Pierre who all worked hard.

Lastly, we’re not going to let Caitlin go – not only brilliant on her customer service, but showed some IT skills too in setting up Eftpos on the phones.

Sick Bay: President John Gurd, chaperoned by Rhonda, has just returned from Sydney for an operation on his leg.

All reports are that the surgery went well, John is in good spirits, not too mobile yet but improving.

He must be pretty tough – he’s had no pain killers since the surgery, sooks like me would have had some!

Good to see him back in town and look forward to him getting down for our weekly meetups of a Friday Morning.

Raffles Given the five Fridays in May, we haven’t had a raffle at Mystic Sands Sports and Wellness since the last report. It is our turn this coming Friday 19th June. There will be three separate raffles of meat trays.

Love to see as many people down at Mystic Sands Sports and Wellness as possible – always some pretty good trays raffled.

Proceeds all contribute towards the ultimate construction of a shed.

Shed Construction: Grants are now just starting to become available, so we will be busy seeking grants and committing applications.

Some serious work on applications will soon be commencing.

Membership No new members this month, but if anyone is interested in joining the Men Shed and require any further information, please do not hesitate to Ring us on our Shed phone 0455 405 208, or email us on rollymensshed@outlook.com Also, we meet at 9am on a Friday Morning at the Golf Club, so if anyone is interested you are more than welcome to come down for a coffee and meet the Group, and see what we are about.

Initial Membership is $60, with subsequent Memberships being $40pa.

That’s it for this edition.

Slim

Balgal Beach locals join major beach clean-up Balgal Beach locals Moira and Milja recently travelled to Mapoon to take part in the Tangaroa Blue Annual Beach Clean-Up. Their journey involved four days of travel, followed by five days of camping and collecting marine debris. Every item of rubbish collected was sorted, counted and weighed, with the data recorded to help governments better understand and reduce marine pollution.

Although the official results are yet to be released, the photos show the enormous scale of the clean-up.

The event brought together 13 volunteers, including Moira and Milja, along with the local ranger and her team of eight, and students from Weipa, all working together to protect the local coastline.

Congratulations to everyone involved for their outstanding commitment to protecting our environment and keeping our beaches clean.

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Rollingstone & District Lions Club Inc. Rollingstone Lions have been out and about again through June in what is a busy month for our club. In addition to our usual activities including a Bunnings BBQ, raffles, our members and friends monthly coffee catch-up, environmental recycling and supporting the School Junior Leos with a refresh of their garden, we have also had some of our key members supporting Lions Zone and District Cabinet activities.

The highlight though was our annual Rollingstone and District Lions Club Changeover Brunch at Mystic Sands Sports and Wellness where members and guests celebrated the achievements of the club throughout our Lions year (1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026) under the leadership of President Delwyn.

We were honoured to have special guests District Governor Elect Ed Morris and his wife Angie from Ingham, Zone Chairperson Warren Payne and Wendy from the Townsville Castle Hill Lions Club (our sponsor club), and wonderful to welcome Townsville Mayor and member of our Lions club, Mayor Lion Nick Dametto.

Great too that our Rollingstone Leo Club President Saxon Crabb and his parents Greg and Simone could join us, with Saxon also reminding us of the great work Leos do for the youth of our local area in his annual Leo report.

Mayor Nick commended Rollingstone Lions for their support of our local community in his Toast to Lions

International, while Delwyn thanked all members for their dedication, enthusiasm and willingness to volunteer to support all of the club’s efforts to be of service to others.

District Governor Ed thanked Delwyn for her Leadership of our growing club, and assisted Delwyn with making some special awards to our members, including Michelle Ambia as our Lion of the Year and Shirley Muller who was presented with a Progressive Melvin Jones (the Founder of Lions Clubs International in 1917) Fellowship, the highest recognition our Lions Clubs International Foundation can bestow on a Lions Club Member.

Congratulations to all members who were recognised on the day, with thanks also to Mystic Sands Sports and Wellness who provided a wonderful brunch for all attendees.

DGE Ed then installed the incoming Board of Directors under President Delwyn’s Leadership, and looking forward to another great year of service to our Community.

When you see us out and about wearing our Lions shirts at our projects and activities, come and say “G’day”, and ask us how you may also join your local Lions club!

President Delwyn Hutchinson Mob 0427 340252

Rollingstone and District Leo Club Hard to believe that the first half of the year is already gone, as we look forward to the next six months of having fun in Rollingstone.

Community Carols and packing of the Leo Christmas Hampers are planned for Wednesday 9 December, followed by the proposed Hospital Visit and Leo club breakup on Monday 14 December.

The club has a strong list of practical community activities planned for the rest of the year, including a winter afternoon activity with a campfire and lantern stalk, with the possibility also of a joint activity with Bluewater Scouts as well as a possible Blue Light Disco during the September school holidays.

We are looking forward to an active and rewarding second half of the year, with a strong focus on service, participation and supporting the Rollingstone community.

The Leos are also preparing to support the following:• the Rollingstone School P & C Dry Boat Race at the

landing on Sunday 26th July

• the Rollingstone Harvest Festival on Saturday 12

September with their hot dog stall plus water and soft drink sales.

• Sunday 8 November the club will hold the Lap the

Map Colour Run and Obstacle Course as part of the Lions Diabetes Awareness Healthy Lifestyle Program.

To close the year, the Leos will support the Mutarnee School Colour Run and Obstacle Course on Friday 4 December and the Rollingstone School Colour Run and Obstacle Course on Tuesday 8 December.

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We would like to thank our long time Leo Advisor Shirley Muller who is retiring, and Suzi Sylvester who is joining John Muller as our Leo Advisors going forward.

Lastly, a special thank you to Rollingstone Lions for your continued support of our Leo club.

Want to be part of our bright and vibrant Leo club and enjoy fun activities here in Rollingstone?

Please call our Leo Advisors Suzi on 0408 849646 or John on 0407 114687.

Saxon Crabb President – Rollingstone And District Leo Club LEOS LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY

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Rollingstone State School This term Class B had to create a procedural text to teach their class.

Here are a couple from our hard working Class B. Mitch’s Delicious Spider.

5. Give your dog a treat once it listens.

6. Say ‘Good dog’ and give your dog a friendly pat.

7. Practice 5 times a day until they learn to do it on their own.

Goal: How to make a delicious dessert spider Ingredients • • • • • •

Ice cubes x3 Ice cream scoop x1 Any type of soft drink Straw Tablespoon Cup of your choice Steps 1. Grab the cup and scoop 1 tablespoon of ice cream into the cup.

2. Pour your soft drink into the cup until it reaches a quarter of the way. Watch it froth up!

3. Break some ice into the cup.

4. Put your straw into the cup.

There you have it, a delicious spider for you to drink at home! Enjoy!

Hold a treat in your hand and tell them to sit and give them a treat when they follow your instructions

************************************************************** Top: Cards have become a big hit in Maths Middle: Class B making slime as part of a procedure Bottom: Junior Leos gardening with Lion John

A delicious spider waiting for you.

************************************************************** Learn How to Train Your Dog—by Emilia Goal The goal is to teach your dogs how to do tricks, when you tell them to do it.

Materials • • • • • •

A leash A collar Treats, such as a small pieces of fresh meat.

Water for if the dog is thirsty Their favourite toy Don’t forget your dog!

Steps 1. Call your dog by its name.

2. Hold a treat (eg small piece of meat, chicken) in your hand.

3. Tell your dog to sit.

4. Softly help your dog to sit by putting your hand on the top of their bottom.

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Toomulla Beach News Winter is here Winter at Toomulla Beach has been a combination of golden sand, swaying palms, and endless sunshine. Balmy days where temperatures have hovered around the mid-twenties along with endless stretches of sand [thanks to some super low tides], have provided the perfect playground for many who love the beach. There were a few chilly nights, one dropping as low as 9 degrees, welcoming an opportunity to stoke up the firepit.

Christmas in July Christmas in July is coming to Toomulla Beach on the 4th July 2026, bringing festive cheer and holiday magic to the community. Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto will dress up as Santa Claus, arriving with a sack full of exciting presents for the children. Raffle tickets are currently on sale and will also be available to purchase on the day, giving attendees the chance to win an array of fantastic prizes.

residents and visitors must remain vigilant when near the water. These powerful predators can be present even in areas that seem calm and safe, so it’s important to keep a safe distance from the water’s edge, supervise pets and children closely, and avoid swimming in known crocodile habitats. Everyone is urged to take these sightings seriously and help keep the community safe by reporting any crocodile activity.

Sightings can be reported online via the Queensland Government’s portal or by calling QWildlife on 1300 130 372. Your awareness and quick reporting can help protect both people, pets, and wildlife.

Coast Care Toomulla Beach Coast Care volunteers met on June 13th at the Camping Grounds and on the Esplanade for another morning of clearing, weeding and pruning.

Later that day volunteers traded their weeding gloves for bowling balls during a fantastic night out at Mystic Sands Sports and Wellness, enjoying a lively round of barefoot lawn bowls followed by a wonderful dinner together. Brett Pates took out the title amid some fierce competition. The evening offered the perfect opportunity for the dedicated team to unwind, share a laugh, and connect outside of their usual conservation work. A huge thank you goes out to Amanda Spears for organising this incredibly fun-filled night, which hopefully will be the first of many.

State of Origin

Crocodile Safety Alert for Toomulla Beach There have been crocodile sightings again in both Saltwater and Camp Oven Creek. This reinforces that

Locals at Toomulla Beach turned out to watch Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series, gathering along the Esplanade to cheer on the Maroons. Set up with camp chairs, eskies, and a massive screen, many celebrated Queensland claiming victory in an epic series-leveling clash. Supporters wearing maroon colours can be seen on the Esplanade again for the decider on the 8th of July - all welcome even if your jersey is blue. Footy Doubles for Game 3 are now on sale from one of the Committee members - $150 prize money up for grabs.

Rollingstone State School Below: 2 teams participated in the Townsville Netball Competition Top Right: Class C student managing games for the younger students Bottom Right: Prep and Year 1 are practice ball games for our Athletics Carnival on the 17th July.

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I hope all my community is having a good day. I would like to start my column by giving a brief analysis of the Townsville City Councils budget meeting that was held on the 17th of June. I was in a quandary about how I was going to analyse the increases that affect all of you. My comments within the Chamber were as follows; “The rate increase is a financial impost to ratepayers who are struggling to survive with the cost of living and with owner occupiers paying high interest rates on mortgages. I believe the cost of rents will go up to accommodate our total 6.8% increases across the rates component in this budget.

The cost of fuel is high, but I believe the extra %, for council diesel, placed on the rates component of the budget, is unacceptable under the current circumstances. All budgets have assumptions built in, but I believe 1.3.1c, the fuel levy imposed by council for 26/27, is an assumption I cannot agree with, but I am not going to put my head in the sand and refuse

this resolution in this budget. I want my community to understand what I believe is council’s challenging financial position, but I still feel the increases are too high.”

As a responsible Councillor and Divisional representative, I was not going to vote against a budget, but I wanted the Council to know that I was disappointed with the effects it will have on the ratepayers of this city”.

Water also increased 8%, which I spoke against as well.

My capital works that were approved in the budget were the upgrading of Veales and Darling Road intersection in Jensen and a safety drainage upgrade for junior students at St Anthonys College, cross the road in front of their school.

Works will also take place this year on the culvert on Pace Road.

One of the issues I hear about most when I am out and about is the cost of living, and power bills are always part of that conversation.

For too long, many North Queenslanders have felt the Bruce Highway has not received the investment it deserves. That is why it is encouraging to see projects progressing through the Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program, including works between Townsville and Ingham. These projects are focused on improving safety, reliability and flood resilience for motorists who rely on this important corridor every day.

That is why it is welcome news that electricity prices are set to come down from 1 July. Regional households will see reductions of up to 6.9 per cent, and small businesses up to 8.1 per cent. After years of rising costs, this is some relief for local families and businesses trying to stay on top of their bills.

This is recognition that the Crisafulli Government’s Energy Roadmap is heading in the right direction. The focus is on delivering affordable and reliable power, and that focus is starting to put downward pressure on electricity prices after a decade that saw costs increase significantly.

This month's State Budget also reinforced the importance of investing in regional Queensland. While structural cost-of-living relief is important, so too is investment in the infrastructure that keeps our communities connected and supports future growth.

For communities like Rollingstone, the Bruce Highway is much more than a road. It is how people get to work, school, medical appointments and sporting events. It is also a vital freight route that supports businesses, tourism and agriculture across North Queensland.

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I am also focused on improvements to the Gairloch and Seymour crossings, which remain important priorities for our region. These sections play a critical role in keeping communities connected during severe weather events, and I will continue working with the Minister and department to ensure we achieve the right outcomes for these areas.

Finally, ahead of their anniversary celebrations, I would like to congratulate the Pace family on 90 years of farming in the district. It is a tremendous achievement and one of which the whole family should be extremely proud. Our region was built on agriculture, and their commitment to both the region and the industry is something we should all acknowledge and celebrate.

We have a strong and resilient community, and I remain optimistic about what lies ahead. Whether it is reducing cost-of-living pressures, improving road safety or investing in infrastructure, I will continue working to deliver practical outcomes for our region.

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Balgal Beach Pharmacy National Diabetes Week July 12th – 18th 2026: Understanding Diabetes and Supporting Our Community From 12–18 July 2026, Australians will observe National Diabetes Week, an annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness about diabetes, promoting prevention, and supporting the millions of people affected by this chronic health condition.

Diabetes is a condition that occurs when the body is unable to properly regulate blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. Glucose is the body's main source of energy, and the hormone insulin helps move glucose from the bloodstream into the body's cells. When insulin is not produced, or does not work effectively, blood glucose levels can become too high, leading to serious health problems over time.

There are several types of diabetes.

• Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body attacks the cells that produce insulin.

• Type 2 diabetes, the most common form, develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin or does not produce enough of it.

• Gestational diabetes can occur during pregnancy and requires careful management to protect both mother and baby.

Common symptoms of diabetes include: • increased thirst, • frequent urination, • fatigue, • unexplained weight loss, • blurred vision, • and slow-healing wounds.

However, many people with Type 2 diabetes may have few or no symptoms, making regular health checks important, particularly for those with risk factors such as a • family history of diabetes, • being overweight, • physical inactivity, • or increasing age.

If left unmanaged, diabetes can lead to serious complications including • heart disease, • stroke, • kidney disease, • vision impairment, • nerve damage, • and circulation problems.

The good news is that with early diagnosis, healthy lifestyle choices, regular monitoring, and appropriate medical care, many people can successfully manage their condition and reduce their risk of complications.

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condition, and encourage healthy habits within our community. Simple actions such as staying active, eating a balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and attending regular health checks can make a significant difference.

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BLUEWATER MEDICAL PRACTICE 2 PURONO PARKWAY, PURONO PARK

Open Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm Saturday 8.30am to 1pm Tel: 07 4778 6444 OR you can book ONLINE via our website www.bluewatermedical.com General Practitioners and Allied Health Services

DVConnect Mensline

BALGAL BEACH MEDICAL PRACTICE 120 Mystic Avenue Balgal Beach

Tel: 47707 244 Fax: 47707 100 Email: manager@balgalmedical.com.au OPEN Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

CLOSED Saturday, Sunday, and all Public Holidays.

Appointments are required.

The General Practitioners: Dr Olga Hasa Dr Vladimir Hasa Dr Diana Hopkins Dr Clyton Banya

1800 600 636

Dr Mohammad Aboohosseinitabari

DVConnect Mensline is a statewide telephone service offering free confidential counselling, referral and support to men affected by domestic or family violence.

Physiotherapy Free Movement Physio (Fortnightly)

Dr Lucia Rajnoch

Pathology collection Wednesday 8.00am-2:00pm

(9am to 12 midnight, 7 days a week)

DVConnect Womensline 1800 811 811 DVConnect Womensline is a statewide telephone service offering free professional and nonjudgemental telephone support to women who are experiencing domestic or family violence. They can help women to obtain safe refuge accommodation, confidential counselling and referral to other services.

(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

Seniors Enquiry Line is a state-wide information and referral service for Queensland seniors, families, friends, grandparents and carers.

We can help you with concessions, social activities, household assistance, retirement accommodation, financial and legal matters, health, education, transport and many other issues.

Lifeline

Kids Helpline

131 114

1800 551 800

Lifeline provides Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to crisis support and suicide prevention services.

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Kids Helpline is a national, free, private and confidential phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25 years.

(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

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RNC Community Bus Passenger Guidelines Our community bus is one of the most important services we offer in Rollingstone. It keeps people connected, helps households manage the rising cost of living, and makes it easier for locals to get to appointments, shopping, and community events. It’s been fantastic to see the service so well used — every full bus is a sign of a strong, connected community.

To keep the bus safe, comfortable, and accessible for everyone, we ask all passengers to follow a few simple guidelines: • Keep aisles clear — Bags, parcels, walkers and personal items must not block the walkway at any time.

• Limit groceries and parcels — Space is shared, so please only bring what can fit safely under your seat or in the designated storage areas.

• Secure your items — Loose bags can shift during travel. Please make sure everything is tucked away before the bus departs.

• Be mindful of others — Seats are for passengers first.

Larger items may need to be left at home or transported another way.

• Let us know if you have a walker or mobility aid – we may need to adjust passenger numbers accordingly.

• Please be ready at the agreed pick up time – and let us know if you need to cancel.

• Follow the driver’s instructions — Our drivers are there to keep everyone safe and ensure the trip runs smoothly.

• Please refrain from eating or drinking on the bus and remove your rubbish.

• Please treat our volunteer driver and other passengers kindly.

These small steps help us maintain a reliable, safe, and welcoming service for all ages and abilities. Thank you for doing your part to keep the community bus running smoothly — it truly makes a difference.

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EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS Service

TOWNSVILLE TIDE TABLES

Number

All Emergency Calls (including Police, Fire, Ambulance and for reporting fallen powerlines)

000

Queensland Ambulance Service (Non life-threatening calls)

13 12 33

Townsville City Council (includes Emergency After Hours, Flood information, Dengue outbreaks, Sun safety information)

13 48 10

Ergon Energy—Loss of Supply and Emergencies

13 16 70

Origin Energy—Natural Gas and LPG Gas Emergencies - leaks only

1800 808 526

North Regional Gas—LPG Gas Emergencies

4774 5111

Townsville Hospital and Health Service

4433 1111

Department of Transport and Main Roads (Road Closures)

13 19 40

Translating and Interpreting Service

13 14 50

BE FIRE AWARE and BE PREPARED Help Keep our Community Safe Stay up to date with current fire restrictions: https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au or https:// www.qfes.qld.gov.au Rural Fire Brigade Rollingstone/Hencamp: Raymond Pace: 4770 7285 / 0427 116 604 Fire Warden: Rob Pratt: 0407 634 361

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any kind whether express, implied, statutory or otherwise in respect to the availability, accuracy, currency, completeness, quality or reliability of the information or that the information will be fit for any particular purpose or will not infringe any third party Intellectual Property rights.

The Bureau's liability for any loss, damage, cost or expense resulting from use of, or reliance on, the information is entirely excluded.”

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Rollingstone & District Community Assoc Inc.

Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Inc.

44 Community Cres, Rollingstone 4816

Email: ...................fishermanslandingfishingclub@gmail.com

MANAGEMENT Committee:

President: Secretary:

Chairperson Vice Chairperson: Treasurer:

Robyn Neilson…………… 0427 845 731 John Holliday…………….. 0414 808 483 Mary Anne O’Donnell…… 0439 513 426

Committee Members:

Mystic Sands Sports & wellness…..

North Townsville Community Hub .........................4751 6511

Paluma & District Community Association President: 1st VPresident:

44 Community Crescent, Rollingstone Qld 4816

Secretary:

Neighbourhood Centre Manager:

………..……Jody Langham & Sue Brown

NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE… Monday - Friday 9am-4pm 4770 7855

E-mail:

enquiries@rollingstonenc.org.au

Police

Treasurer:

Wilfred Karnoll…………… ....0447 822 626 Email: ....... wilfred.suzanne@bigpond.com

Committee Member (Hall Bookings) Anneshka Brown ……..472 768 227 Email: ……….palumahallhire.demote817@passmail.net

Rollingstone RSL

Community Hall Phone

secretary@rollingstonerslqld.net.au 4770 7153

Rollingstone & District Lions Club

Rag office…………………………… 4770 7855

E-mail:…….

Helen Gode ....................... 0497 327 644 Email:. ................… hdgode@hotmail.com

Centre Manager…………………………..Amy Bridson

Phone:

Anneshka Brown ..................0437 509063 Email: .... paluma.shale104@passmail.net

committee@rollingstonenc.org.au

(M-F 9am-4pm) @ kitchen

Ross Murray .........................0438 015 342 Email:. ......…… rossmurray23@gmail.com

The Secretary

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4770 7355

Playgroup Barbara Drew…………….. 0490 138 107 Wendy Croker……….. …. .0437 098 391 Michelle Ambia…………… 0490 338 668 Belinda Black

All Correspondence to:

Admin Assistants

Steve Heald ………...............0400 442 441 Sally Foley…………………. 0407 511 947

……… rollyrag@rollingstonenc.org.au

……………………………..………..

13 14 44

EMERGENCY ………………………………………………...000

President:

Delwyn Hutchison………….....0427340252

Rollingstone Men’s Shed President:

John Gurd ………………...0400 988 118

Police Link…………………………………………………..131444

Toomulla Community Association

CRIMESTOPPERS

President:

Brett Grady ...........................0439 747 616

Email:

........................ toomullabca@outlook.com

……………………………….1800 333 000

Rural Fire Brigade Rollingstone

Raymond Pace………………… 0427 116 604

Fire Permit

Rob Pratt…………………………..0407 634 361

S.E.S.

Animal Contact Numbers Council Pound .......................................................4727 8731 RSPCA 1300 ANIMAL ......................................1300 264 625 RSPCA Inspection 1300 ANIMAL ....................1300 264 625

Emergency:

Flood or Storm ………………………..13 25 00

Straying Stock .......................................................4773 8411

Duty Phone

……………………………….0460 692 749

National Parks & Wildlife Service ..........................4721 2399 Bird Rescue, Patricia ........................................0447 755 861

Rollingstone State School Principal: Andrew Stallman………………………..

4770 7313

WRAPT ............................................................0474 630 785 Snake Catchers:

Rollingstone state school P & C Assoc.

Alan Berry, Mt. Low $......... ......................... ....0418 714 082

President: Annie O’Brien…………………...…

0418 252 450

Ranger Dan Hands on Wildlife Nth Beaches….0437 056 157

……………………………..Rollysspandc@gmail.com

Margaret Preston (Vet)……………………TXT 0403 262 212

Email:

Livestock on Highway—REPORT TO……………..…13 19 40

Mutarnee State School Principal: Carol Pommer …………………………….4770 8131

Justice Of The Peace:

Alcoholics Anonymous

please phone 4770 7855 for up to date list of names of jp’s

For More Information ………………………………. 4771 5411

Ambulance C/O Northern Beaches Station………….…………

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7.30am Keep Balgal Beautiful club

8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping

8am—1pm Balgal Beach Markets

9am Indoor Bowls@ Hall

9.30am NoTCH Playgroup @ Hall & Second Bite Food Stall

9am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class @ Community Hall

10am Community Cook up @ the Hall Kitchen

9am Men’s Shed Group @ Mystic Sands Sports & Wellness

QUEENSLAND DAY

5.15pm Community Raffles @ Mystic Sands Sports & Wellness

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7.30am Mass at Hall

9am Line Dancing @ Hall

9am Chair Yoga @ Hall

9am Indoor Bowls@ Hall

10am Little Cup Morning Tea @ RNC

10am Community Cook up @ the Hall Kitchen

9am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class @ Community Hall

12.30pm BINGO @Hall

5.00pm Yoga @ Rollingstone Community Hall

8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping

1.30pm Craft Group @ Hall 6pmLions Business meeting

11.30am Mobile Library

9.30am NoTCH Playgroup @ Hall & Second Bite Food Stall

9am Men’s Shed Group @ Mystic Sands Sports & Wellness 5.15pm Community Raffles @ Mystic Sands Sports & Wellness

7pm Book Club, Balgal Room

5.30pm Zumba @ the Hall

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9am Line Dancing @ Hall

9am Chair Yoga @ Hall

7.30am Keep Balgal Beautiful club

8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping

10am Little Cup Morning Tea @ RNC

9am Indoor Bowls@ Hall

9.30am NoTCH Playgroup @ Hall & Second Bite Food Stall

9am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class @ Community Hall

9am Lions Coffee Catch up @ Lions Den 5pm Yoga @ Rollingstone Community Hall

1.30pm Sewing Group Balgal Room

10am Community Cook up @ the Hall Kitchen

5.30pm Zumba @ the Hall

VET TO YOUR HOME TXT 0403 262 212

9am Men’s Shed Group @ Mystic Sands Sports & Wellness 5.15pm Community Raffles @ Mystic Sands Sports & Wellness

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9am Line Dancing @ Hall

9am Chair Yoga @ Hall

9am Indoor Bowls@ Hall

8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping

9am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class @ Community Hall

5pm Yoga @ Rollingstone Community Hall

10am Little Cup Morning Tea @ RNC

10am Community Cook up @ the Hall Kitchen

6pm Lions Meeting

11.30am Mobile Library

5.30pm Zumba @ the Hall

7pm Book Club, Balgal Room

9.30am NoTCH Playgroup @ Hall & Second Bite Food Stall

5.15pm Community Raffles @ Mystic Sands Sports & Wellness

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7.30am Mass at Hall

9am Line Dancing @ Hall

9am Chair Yoga @ Hall

4pm Fishermans Landing Fishing and Social Club BBQ

5.00pm Yoga @ Rollingstone Community Hall

10am Little Cup Morning Tea @ RNC

7.30am Keep Balgal Beautiful club

8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping

9am Indoor Bowls@ Hall

9.30am NoTCH Playgroup @ Hall & Second Bite Food Stall

9am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class @ Community Hall

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Lions changeover

Lion of the year—Bruce Smallbon

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