No social distancing here! Photo courtesy Joan Ruddick
How can I get my medications while self-isolating or social distancing? WE CAN DELIVER!! We offer free delivery each month to patients that: Have self-isolated (who have been advised by medical practitioner or meeting the current National Triage protocol criteria for suspected COVID-19) Are over 70 years of age Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Straight Islander and aged over 50 People with chronic health conditions or who are immunocompromised Parents with new babies or people who are pregnant To arrange your delivery: call 07 47707400 If you don’t meet these criteria, but still need delivery, please let us know. Delivery Options are as follows: Monday – NO Tuesday - Yes Wednesday – Yes but after hours Thursday – NO Friday – Yes Saturday – Yes but after hours Sunday – Closed The team at Balgal Beach Pharmacy…………..Frank, Bec, Matthew and Kristie
Some Community Activities will be re-commencing shortly, others will be commencing a little later in the year, as social distancing rules relax. Please check the diary inside the back cover for the most up to date information available at this time. A decision will be made shortly as to when the Balgal Beach Markets will recommence. The details will be posted on the market’ s facebook page: Please search: Balgal Beach Markets for up to date information.
Please forward any photos you may have of community events for publication, after all: “A picture paints a thousand words”. We are always happy to receive information about special events that have occurred locally, eg: special anniversaries, birthdays etc. that may be of interest to the community. Please email photos and a short blurb for publication to rollingstonerag@bigpond.com (we may need to amend or hold over to the next edition due to space and/or publishing restrictions) Cheers…...the Editors
BALGAL BEACH MARKETS 1st SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH Held in the Park @ The Landing Loads of Stalls with Food, Coffee, Jewellery, Clothes, Massage, Plants, Books, Bric a Brac . NEW Stallholders ALWAYS Welcome Car boot or Bric a Brac etc to sell Fishermans Landing Fishing and Social Club Balgal Beach inc. Presented by Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club For online information on what's on look up BALGAL BEACH MARKET
What is happening in the Community—Current Online information ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Look us up on Facebook
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Community Noticeboard Don’t forget to send us your contributions for this page. Any news or items of interest are most welcome. OP SHOP IS OPEN with social distancing rules in place. Only two shoppers in the store at a time please. If there are two shoppers already in the shop, please wait outside and practice one person out, one person in. Thank you.
Balgal Beach residents with dental emergencies can see us at our practice at MYTOOTHDOCTOR Townsville Paediatric and Special Needs Dentistry Located at Bushland Beach Medical Centre 367 Mt Low Parkway Bushland Beach Tel no. 4775 5754 / Mobile 0427298698
AED (DEFIBRILLATOR) at FISHERMANS LANDING available for PUBLIC USE
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NOTES FROM THE R.T.C 21 June
Catholic Mass at Com/Centre 7:30am
4,11,18,25 June
Rollingstone Bus – Each Thursday – leaving the hall at 8am – extra limited seats due to social distancing - bookings essential
Starting from 15 June see
Linedancing, Yoga, Weight Circuit, Waterobics, Indoor Bowls
18 June
Notch Mobile Playgroup 9:30am at the hall.
3, 17 June
11.30am Mobile Library (two bin day)
18 June Contact FLF&SC for confirmation
Margaret the Vet Text 0403262212 Fisherman’s Landing Kid’s Fishing Competition – details to be announced
Diary TBC
Elevate – Youth Group
14 July
Craft Group – Open to all interested parties. BYO Craft - 2nd Tuesday of the month 1.30pm-4pm at the Hall
16 June
Board Games – Scrabble is only 1 game played – come and learn new board games or bring your favourite
11, 18, 15, July and 15 August
Adhering to the RoadMap to recovery - The RTC is inviting clients in its doors again. We do recommend only 3 people and staff (to the maximum of 5 people) to be in the RTC at any one given time and we do ask that hands are washed on arrival and to continue with social distancing. Emergency Food Relief Boxes and bread are available. Please call 47707855 if you are in need on anything. The Rollingstone Community Bus is operational again as of 28 May with very limited seating available due to social distancing eg one passenger per row sitting on either side of the bus. If necessary and if the demand is there, the two buses will be utilised on the day. Alternatively, a second run can be organised for a different day. Looking ahead on the RoadMap to recovery and as long as nothing changes in the meantime, we will be looking at opening the hall up to activities around 15 June when groups up to 20 can meet. See the Diary for Activities, dates and times. The Centrelink Express app for your smart phone either Apple or Android has everything you need to make contact from anywhere. All you need is your MyGov login, a smart phone and an Internet connection. The Centrelink computer, WiFi, phone and fax etc. are available at no cost at the RTC.
3 x Kid’s Art workshops and a Kid’s Art Exhibition is being organised see flyer on next page
The absolutely wonderful unseasonal rain has been the best thing to get the grass growing over the new sand on Pace Park but the down side is that the scheduled second layer has had to be postponed. The Association in conjunction with the Rollingstone Art Group are holding a series of Art Workshops from 11, 18 and 25 July, designed to teach the youngsters of the district how to paint on a canvas. See the flyer on the next page. A couple of weeks after the workshops an Art Exhibition will be organised to present the works of art. Bookings will be essential as we can only imagine that social distancing directives will continue to be observed. May is the International Year of the Volunteer month, and while many of our Volunteers have been stood down there are so many that have been carrying on regardless. It is time we again acknowledge all the Volunteers in this community. You are all priceless, your contribution to your community is AbFab and needs to be celebrated. I am not going to name everyone for a couple of reasons 1) I don’t have the space or time and 2) I don’t want to insult anyone by missing them out. You all know who you are and what you do. Thank you, we APPRECIATE everything you do.
We are getting through the isolation and things are loosening a bit. The Railway display is in its construction phase. Thank you to See the Diary on the back page for the group and their starting Brett from NQ Concrete and Bobcat Hire, you have done a times. Please, do not get complacent – please remain active with wonderful job. We ask that everyone avoid the area for the social distancing, washing hands, and sneezing into elbows etc. safety of all. Continue to check in on your neighbours, give family a call, Skype The Breast Screen Van had a very successful visit to the district, with friends, do anything to keep mentally interested…most this time round with 77 women being screened. importantly look after yourselves. You are the only ones who can. Cheers Chris
Maintenance being performed on the large generator by Terry Saunders
Sand awaiting the oval to dry up so that the second layer can be added to Pace Park.
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Gloria Poulsen is not well at all. She is in Bill’s care 24/7 and this is so sad to hear. Gloria has been part of our local, Bluewater and Northern Beaches’ Seniors for many years and worked very hard for TNB Seniors and her Bluewater/Toolakea community for a long time. We’d like to let her know we’re thinking of her and sending just the very best of wishes. Also not doing it well at present or recovering from surgery are Trevor Phillips, Rob Thomson, Gary Luff, Terri Dallman, Terry Saunders, that we know about. Our thoughts are with Gwen Cahill in hospital and Don Pearson having extended treatment in town. Bob & Judy Holt have gone to live in town which is the best thing for them. The end of an era as one of our most contributive families leave us. This is a sad time for those of us who’ve known the Holts for many years and know how much they’ve done for Rollingstone and District; and what good friends they’ve been to so many of us and just how much we’ll miss them. • • • • •
Well, at long last, the Railway Display is on the way! Brett (Logan – NQ Concreting & Bob Cat Hire) has done a great job and we’re looking forward to progressing as planned as items become available, the fencing and roof are erected, and it all really takes shape as we originally envisioned it would look. Our Bush Tucker Garden is also taking shape as we work on all that is to happen there as well. By now, our Bus will be running again with reduced passenger numbers. This is unable to be avoided as Government directions are still in force, but at least our contribution towards public transport is up and at ‘em for everyone’s convenience. Work is still happening on the Oval which, when finished, should be a super job well done and badly needed for the sake of anyone wanting to use the playing fields. For the sake of our beautiful beach and those who wish to enjoy it without being harassed by “red-necks”, if you are concerned about those treating it with disregard and/or illegally, please contact our local Queensland Police Service Officer in Charge immediately, if not sooner! It’s about the only way we’re going to get any results – other than that all Governments look past their navels and ban motorised vehicles on beaches everywhere!!
And so another month under “house arrest” wraps up. Could be a lot, lot worse. We’re very blessed, really. You might like to try this – so easy-peasy; and something the kids can make/help with also…The only ingredients you need is half a tub of Greek yoghurt and 2/3 bag of self- raising flour. Then, the method continues with simplicity: > Combine the yoghurt and the flour with your hand to mix. > Once in a ball, roll out with a rolling pin in pizza base shapes. > Put in oven at 250 degrees (fan forced) for 8-10 minutes. > Remove and add your choice of pizza toppings. “God knows there have always been stupid people in the world, and plenty of nasty people too. But rarely has stupidity been so nasty, or nastiness so stupid.” (Nate White) Stay safe and well....................... “Sancho Panza”. MAY 18TH—24TH WAS NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS WEEK: THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS who have worked all year round in our lovely, caring Community. We especially thank those who have continued to work behind the scenes during this pandemic. Some of the jobs that have been completed are: Bush Tucker Garden, pruning and general clean up of the gardens surrounding the RTC and mowing. The RaDCA Management Committee, Rollingstone Lions Club, Fire Brigade, SES, Op Shop and Rolly Rag workers have continued to operate (whilst maintaining social distancing of course). Many others have continued their voluntary work without expectation of recognition. Chris and Mark have continued to be at the RTC to assist all of us as required. There are also many kind and generous residents who have assisted neighbours and friends in all manner of ways: these kind actions have not gone unnoticed. Thank you everyone!
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Rollingstone State School
Hi Community Restrictions are starting to ease and a little bit of so-called ‘normality’ is returning to school. For the past couple of weeks Prep and Year 1 have been our big ‘school leaders’, as they are the only grades learning at school all day. You really have to admire kids and the way they quickly adapt to change. The first couple of days they certainly struggled with coping with anything past 10am. ‘I’m hungry’, ‘When is it lunch time?’ and ‘It’s playtime now Mr Stallman’ the common expressions. I have to admit that their behaviour was excellent, as they certainly were not going to miss playtime with their mates. By the end of the week, everyone had settled back into normal routine just as if nothing had happened. However, it was unanimously voted by Prep and Year 1 that perhaps they should continue to be leaders of the school in the future and ‘WE RULE THE SCHOOL’ has become their new motto. I wonder how long it will take for the older students to squash that idea? On the 25th May, all students return to full time school. We can’t wait to have the team back together again. In the meantime, I’ll leave you with another chapter from a Year 5 student and an example of some great home learning from Year 4. Andrew Stallman, Principal, Rollingstone State School. The Misery House The Misery House that stood in the poorest part of town had been there for centuries. People wandered in but never came out. Billy decided to go in because he wanted to investigate the mysterious disappearances.
nowhere, he held bags of ammunition. They loaded the guns to the brim of the magazine, then the boys were ready to go into the house. The door was locked so they did what anyone would do, they shot the door where the lock was but it did not open. So Billy and his friends climbed to the nearest window. They Billy wandered around the house and smelled a stench coming shook in fear as they fell through the hole in the window and from underground. There was a light in the top story of the onto the rotten floorboards. house that flickered on and off. He knocked on the side of the thin wooden wall waiting for a response from within. He Billy glanced at all of the old rotted floorboards around him. thought to himself, ‘I want to go in but I need companions.’ He had a vision of his mum caring for him as a baby before she disappeared. He felt scared He searched for his friends from school in the neighbourhood. and confused. He managed to find six of them and they crept through his house to his Dad’s bedroom, so they could collect the guns Crack! They fell through from the cupboard where there were seven pistols. They all the floorboards and into the grabbed a pistol each but no ammunition, only the two empty basement. cartridges in the magazine. By Anthoney They approached the Misery House when his Dad came out of Year 5 Jacko cereal: Through our home learning program, Year 2,3,4 have been working on persuasive devices. Just for fun, we began the unit with a text trying to persuade us to eat insects! Students were asked to choose whether they would consider eating insects, or not – if they were really hungry! Their task was to write a short text persuading me to their point of view. Below is a text from Jacko, one of our Year 4 students. I know that bugs are disgusting and gross! But hey, they have more protein than beef. Some bugs even taste like bacon or fish. Who wouldn’t like to try termite biscuits or a bowl of wiggly earthworm spaghetti? Don’t be afraid of the first chomp of a crunchy grasshopper, it’s okay to be nervous but it tastes like chicken!
We thought this was a great effort! The next task was to consider audience and purpose and create a cereal to promote. I received an email from Jacko explaining his ideas. He was still very interested in the bugs! An excerpt from his email. The bugs we are going to put in are crickets and mealworms, we are going to cut the mealworms into thirds then roast them. Bec, his Mum, had started to think this had gone far enough! On one of her visits to school to swap out his work she informed me that Jacko had actually decided he was going to make the cereal for real, he’d asked her to order the insects on-line! I assured her this was not expected… but I’m awaiting his return to school with some trepidation, just in case he’s gone ahead!
Centrelink Access Point at the Community 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. P7
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THE BOOK STATION At the Community Centre Monday to Friday 9-3pm
The Stinger Net will be removed from near The Landing on 1st June 2020 for the winter and for maintenance of the net whilst it is out of the water, if required.
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Trip Advisor
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VISITING VET PROTOCOL The Community Association requests that when attending the vet clinic at the Community Centre, that you please take a seat and wait your turn regardless of the nature of your visit. It has come to our attention that on several occasions certain people have queue jumped as they say they are only wanting scripts filled for tablets. Please be advised that many of those patiently waiting are also only wanting scripts filled. PLEASE TAKE YOUR PLACE IN THE QUEUE
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The ‘Rolly Rag’ is produced by a team of volunteers — any comments, criticisms or complaints should be addressed to the Secretary, RaDCA Inc P.O. Box 35, Rollingstone, 4816. All text and layout remains the copyright of the Rollingstone and District Community Association Inc (RaDCA Inc) (the Publisher). The Rolly Rag (the Rag) can not accept responsibility for any unsolicited material or transparencies. The Rag is fully independent and its views are not necessarily those of any company, organisation, club or person mentioned herein. All copyrights and trademarks are recognised and all images are used for the purpose of the dissemination of information only. No part of this publication can be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Letters to the editor are encouraged by ‘the Rag’, as is the right to free speech. Any letters to the editor received and/or printed do not necessarily represent the views of the publisher. The publisher accepts no responsibility for views expressed by contributors through freedom of speech, however, only letters supplied with a name and address will be published. Letters will be published with name only. We try to print articles as they are presented, but we do reserve the right to edit. ‘The Rag’ will endeavor to publish all articles submitted pending time limitations. Acceptance of an article by ‘the Rag’ is not a guarantee that the article will be published. The Trade Practices Act of 1st October 1974, relating to consumer protection, places a heavy burden on advertisers and publishers of such advertisements and articles. Section 62 of this Act imposes a general duty on everyone not to engage in trade or commerce, or in a conduct that is misleading and deceptive. In view of the obvious impossibility of ensuring that all advertising submitted for our newspaper complies with this Act, advertisers will appreciate the absolute need themselves to ensure that the Act is adhered to. P 10
Indoor Carpet Bowls At The Community Centre Wednesday Morning and Night 9-11.30am & 7-9pm!!!! Morning: $2.50 Night: $2.00 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! Further info contact Chris on 47707855
Come and join us for a great time!
Board Games Played on the third Tuesday of each month between 2-4pm at the Hall. Scrabble, Mahjong, Yahtzee and MORE!!! Bring along your favourite game if you want or play with any of our games!
$2 for an afternoon of fun with like minded people.
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Your Local Community Pharmacy Bluewater
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Balgal Beach Healthsave Pharmacy
2 Purono Parkway, Yabulu 4818
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PH: 07 4778 6233
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8.30am – 1pm Saturday
8.30am – 12pm Saturday
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Pharmacy Choice Brand Products (Quality product made affordable with 100% money back guarantee) Easy parking available Welcome to another month, We had a surprise presentation issued to us from the Local Rollingstone and District Lions, below is a snippet from our Facebook post on the presentation. A huge and humbling surprise today!! Two of our hard working Lion representatives presented us with this prestigious "Professor Ian Frazer Humanitarian Award" today. It is an honour but working in a community like this makes it all worth it and a pleasure to be a part of.
Bec was also treated to a mob of our local Kangaroos looking for some shelter from the cold rain We would like to remind our local customers that we can do deliveries if you are still self isolating or you are not feeling well. Just give us a call on 07 47707400 The team at your Local Pharmacy Frank, Bec and Kristie
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BALGAL BEACH MEDICAL PRACTICE Tel: 47707 244 Fax: 47707 100 Please listen to any recorded message for information on out of hours services
BLUEWATER MEDICAL PRACTICE 2 PURONO PARKWAY, PURONO PARK
Email: manager@balgalmedical.com.au 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
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General Practitioners Dr Zakia Sultana Monday & Wednesday Dr Olga Hasa Tuesday & Friday Dr Lucia Rajnoch Tuesday Dr Vladimir Hasa Friday Dr Diana Hopkins Friday Allied Health Services PHYSIOTHERAPY - Leanna Clarke PSYCHOLOGY – Natalie Arnel returns 15th June DIETITIAN - Fuel Your Life returns 1st June PATHOLOGY reopens from 27th May 2020.
At Balgal Beach Medical Centre every third Saturday of the month Balgal Beach residents with dental emergencies can see us at our practice at
SATURDAY 21st MARCH 2020 MYTOOTHDOCTOR
Townsville Paediatric and Special Needs Dentistry Located at Bushland Beach Medical Centre 367 Mt Low Parkway Bushland Beach Tel no. 4775 5754 / Mobile 0427298698
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Chinese Herbal Medicine Consultations only available via phone/email, during the COVID-19 health crisis.
3rd & 17th June FREE WIFI now available from Mobile Library
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Hello all, The very recent fatality in the Burdekin and the serious traffic crash further north both involving quad bikes should alarm any parent. There is a well-documented history of quad bike accidents in Australia and suggestions to make them safer could fill a swimming pool - I will leave that to experts. Recent complaints regarding quad bikes on beaches, roads and nearby National Parks would indicate we have been lucky so far. This is not just something that affects people coming from Townsville, its local residents also. This has required a co ordinated response to manage, that is continuing. Your local Councillor, Margie RYDER, has this matter in her sights and she has the 100% support of the QPS. To ride a quad you MUST wear a helmet, ride safely, and the quad MUST BE registered to use on a road, beach, National Park or ANY public land. If you believe you are exempt as an employer in any workplace, think again. WPH & S obligations put you and your employees in the hotseat. Before you buy a quad bike for your children you must consider where you are going to supervise them using it. Always buy the appropriate safety equipment. Don’t buy a cheap 2nd hand helmet that has been handed down over time, buy something fit to order that will keep their heads safe. Always have a private landholder lined up so there is somewhere safe for the kids to ride. Clemant Forest National Park is not appropriate, they must hold a licence AND the vehicle must be registered. Same for the beach. Below is information on how to register a quad bike. This information is online. The normal vehicle registration application is the form (F3518) needed, ensuring Section 4 is completed. The vehicle details inspection sheet also needs to be completed (F3529). Nominate a third-party insurer. Evidence of garaged address (Driver Licence) Proof of purchase is also required. Please note, when a vehicle is to be used for recreational purposes it is recommended that the access approvals are obtained from the land/road owner as well as the Queensland Police Service before applying for registration. The vehicle will not be able to be used unless the access approvals are held. Customer is responsible to read, and adhere to the Conditional registration guidelines. The costs for conditional registration are as follows, dependant on what access they require – again, this will be determined in the Conditional Registration Guide, and the customer’s decision. Each access has conditions attached to it,
so very important the customer is across the guide. Unrestricted Access : $288.90 Limited Access : $314.75 Zone Access: $193.35 – 80km radius restriction Registration Fees (6 or 12 months), CTP, stamp duty etc prices can be obtained via the quote tool, the below link to QT will assist. https://www.service.transport.qld.gov.au/quotetool/ ConditionalRegistrationQuote.jsp With respect to children <18 yrs. There are avenues for people permitting children to commit offences to be held accountable for the actions of those young people. For instance, if you permit a young person to ride an unregistered quad bike in areas where they need a licence – the fines may come your way. Permitting unlicensed riding may result in YOUR licence being disqualified. Not wearing a helmet is $400. If a serious incident occurs devastating penalties may be far more wide reaching than you have ever considered, particularly civil litigation – yes it is that serious. If your child is ignoring your rules, please take responsibility and parent accordingly. If you are in charge of another’s child consider the responsibility you have accepted. Adults, when caught drink/drug driving ANYWHERE on any motor vehicle you will go to court and be disqualified. That may affect your work and lifestyle. Is it really worth it?
So to reiterate, safety first. Get your quad registered, wear a helmet and Balgal Beach is definitely a no go for any vehicles. Thanks for your time, SGT Tony Jacobs 4006515 Officer In Charge Rollingstone Police Station Mobile 0456096305 Email: jacobs.anthonyr@police.qld.gov.au
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Op Shop Please be mindful, that while all donations are gratefully received, your goods need to be in reasonable condition. Please ask yourself “if it is not good enough to give to my best friend—is it good enough to give to the Op Shop?” Please be advised the Op Shop cannot accept: Electrical goods; large knives; bulky, chipboard or damaged furniture
9am—3pm Monday to Friday and 9am—12noon
Social Distancing rules are in place in the OP Shop. Only two shoppers in the store at a time please. If there are two shoppers already in the shop, please wait outside and practice one person out, one person in. Thank you
Social Distancing will Save Lives!! Lions are taking up a collection of old mobile phones that are no longer being used. Collection bin (plastic container) is in the Community Hall
Rollingstone Community Association yearly Memberships will be due in June/July Only $1.00 per person If you want your say on how the Community Association is run. See Mark or Chris at the RTC
The Bookmobile visits twice each month on Yellow Bin day. Located in the carpark at Rollingstone Community Centre Social distancing rules are currently in place for the Bookmobile as per advice from Townsville City Libraries •
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Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club News In the last edition we were all advised of the retirement of our intrepid reporter, Ninger (AKA Neil Thompson). We would like to thank Neil for his contribution and dedication in writing great pieces of literary genius. Following Neil’s decision I have been bullied, coerced and threatened by Acting President Graham to take over these duties. I am grateful for the opportunity to enlighten everyone each month with stories of fish, parties and goings-on in the community. Having said that, in the last month there haven’t been many goings-on due to Covid 19 Restrictions and the Boat Ramp being ripped up.
DICKIE’S FISHING REPORT Well G’day folks. It has been a while since my last news, however under the threat of having my scotch bottle taken away, I will try my best to keep you guys up to date. Taylors Beach and estuary also Cattle and Crystal Creeks are fishing well for Grunter and the start of the winter Bream and Whiting run, with best baits being squid and yabbies. Also good catches of crabs with about 20 per cent being legal males. Also good catches of Barra and Mangrove Jack being taken in Crystal also Olera Creeks producing excellent Crabs.
Scrubby and Rollingstone Creeks were quiet however during the last month excellent bags of Crabs, both muddy and blue With the restrictions in place, we haven’t had an opportunity swimmers being landed. for the Comittee to meet or a monthly BBQ or market or a trip The inner shoals from Cattle Creek through to Mystic Sands, away, so there are not many stories to tell. also Paluma Shoals are still producing great catches of Spanish The situation with the restrictions looks more promising every Mackerel, also some grey and doggie Mackerel, best baits day. Once life, as we know it returns to normal our first priori- being pilchards or trawled white or silver spoons. ty, will be to discuss memberships that expire on the 30th June A few Coral Trout are also being landed off the shoals out 2020. from Mystic Sands, also good Grunter. Not a lot of reports Keep up to date on our Facebook page, Fisherman’s Landing from the Islands although Coral Trout, Sweetlip and large Fishing and Social Club, which is updated regularly. Trevally are being boated. The Boat Ramp repairs are now in full swing. Department of Transport and Main Roads have advised a finish date by 30th June 2020. We can then get back to boating and fishing in our little piece of paradise.
Our local Boat Ramp is under repair, however some brave boaties are using the mud ramp in Toogood street. You really need a four-wheel drive and/or a long strong rope to tie onto your trailer and good high tide. Well, that’s it for this months Some of our members have been able to get out and catch a report. feed for their families. We would love to see pictures of your Don’t forget you can leave your out of date flares and EPIRBS catch. Please email fishermanslandingfishingclub@gmail.com at The Landing for safe disposal and remember to put in a trip with your photos. sheet with either Ingham or Townsville coast guards for your It is my intention to resurrect “The Tale of Woe” segment. If own safety. you have such a story please forward to our email address For further information regarding our club please contact above. Graham 0428 416 060 Tight lines and stay safe. Regards- Lovey x
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Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club News Gâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;day all, Well another month of not much to write again. Last month Joan Ruddick won our lucky members draw and this month it was Bernice Ivett. Well done ladies, congratulations and enjoy your gifts. Our very loving, lovable and talented Judyana and Bob have moved to town now. We will all miss having them around and especially entertaining us at our functions. We wish them all the very best and Lotsa love; A get well to Don Pearson, and hope you are back in top form soon. Our next BBQ should be June 14th, we will see how we go. Members are free, visitors $10. All the best and stay safe. Your Committee
Memories from our club. Enjoy.
HERVEYS RANGE
MELBOURNE CUP
LUCINDA
BIRTHDAY AT LUCINDA
FATHERS DAY
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It is with much sadness that Rollingstone RSL said farewell to our Treasurer Jan Battersby. Jan and her husband Neville have relocated to Toowoomba for family reasons. Jan was such a dedicated and hard working member of our club who will be greatly missed. We hope to thank her more formally in the future when we hold our belated 20th anniversary celebration. Congratulations and thanks to Darrell Spann who has taken on the casual vacancy of Treasurer for Rollingstone RSL until our next AGM
WILDLIFE CARERS ROLLINGSTONE, BALGAL BEACH and surrounds GAYE LOVELL/CHRIS GREEN : BIRDS ……………………………………………………………..0412 965 535/ 0402 084 588 GAYE LOVELL:WALLABIES & KANGAROOS ……………………………………………………...4770 7356 / 0412 965 535 CHRIS GREEN: POSSUMS ………………………………………………………………………………..0402 084 588
Cyclone resilience program to kickstart regional job recovery The Palaszczuk Government has today announced a renewed regional Household Resilience Program as part of its Unite and Recover for Queensland Jobs stimulus package. Premer Annastacia Palaszczuk said the highly successful program was being renewed after the programs proven results to support local jobs and save on household insurance premiums. “Master Builders recommended extending our highly successful Household Resilience Program, which provides grants to support people in cyclone affected areas to improve the resilience of their homes,” the Premier said. “This is the type of investment that provides long-term benefits while supporting construction jobs over the short-term. “That’s why today I can confirm we are extending this program with another $11.25 million, and I welcome the Federal Government’s commitment to provide $10 million of funding.” Minister for Housing and Public Works Mick de Brenni said 1,749 Queensland households from Bundaberg to the Cape had already seen their insurance premiums reduced by an average of $310. “We know that COVID-19 has hit budgets hard, the last thing we need right now is a cyclone to hit regional families when they’re down,” he said. “This will make a big difference for homeowners on low incomes, while stimulating the local jobs economy. “To date, 99 per cent of these cyclone-proofing upgrades have been done by local businesses. “Local companies like Elite Roofing from Bundaberg, Roof Seal FNQ in Townsville and Tropical Roofing and Drainage Solutions from Cairns are just a few of the 451 Queensland businesses who have benefited from these household renovations. “The Household Resilience Program has already stimulated $67.7 million expenditure across Queensland, and I look forward to these benefits continuing to flow with this latest update.” LUCINDA Minister de Brenni said renewing the highly successful Household Resilience Program was about jobs in regional Queensland. “The Household Resilience Program backs Queensland tradies, and its these local tradies who are best placed to tie down old-fashioned rooves, replace weak doors and seal leaky windows in the communities where they live,” he said. “This first stage stimulus boost will help Queenslanders like Mary, who’s retired and lives on her own in an old Townsville queenslander. “Mary is like 90 percent of Household Resilience Program recipients who would not have carried out these upgrades without this Palaszczuk Government grant. “Not only did Mary get her windows and doors protected for next cyclone season, she saved $330 on her insurance. For more information visit: www.qld.gov.au/strongerhomes
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Paluma in the Clouds - Colwyn Campbell Good morning everyone, This month’s contribution is rather sketchy and will definitely need some editing as I am typing on the I Pad and keep hitting the wrong keys. The computer is away being repaired. Anyway, here goes! Quiet little Paluma, even quieter since the isolation forced by COVID 19, became abuzz with activity for nearly two weeks when a tree lopper came to town. Jason, a professional arborist, was engaged by residents Colin and Jill to bring down some dead trees whose limbs hung dangerously over their house and driveway. A few local men, eager for some action, volunteered their services and with very efficient teamwork, dragged the felled timber to be fed into Graham’s mulcher. Very soon word got around via the Paluma grapevine and Jason was engaged by at least ten other residents to fell or lop hazardous trees on their properties. So, the local crew was busily occupied for nearly two weeks, enjoying the chance to do some serious physical work as well as relieve the monotony of the daily routine. Many of the trees brought down were huge but had died a slow death having suffered severe internal stresses during the onslaught of Cyclone Yasi. They posed a serious threat of falling. Some of the bigger logs will go to form a safety barrier at the car park at Star Valley Lookout while mulch from the others will be used on Paluma gardens. Jason, who is based at the Gold Coast, as well as being an arborist works on movie sets, setting up stunts for film-makers. He came to Townsville to carry out some work and was stranded there when travel restrictions were imposed. So his misfortune was Paluma’s gain. Residents were relieved to have dangerous trees gone and workers and spectators enjoyed activity and entertainment while still being able to observe social distancing requirements.
To see more about Paluma, please visit our website, www.paluma.org The site is regularly updated with lots of information about plants, wildlife, walking tracks, recreational activities and much more. At the time of writing, Lake Paluma and Little Crystal Creek waterfall are closed, however we look forward to all being open and accessible in the not too distant future. Keep safe - keep well.
Photo Paluma.org website
Simply this is Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with others that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for Alcoholics Anonymous membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for Alcoholics Anonymous membership. We are self supporting through our own contributions. Alcoholics Anonymous is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution, does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses or opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. If you or someone you know have a problem with alcohol, please contact Alcoholics Anonymous on 4771 5411 or come to a meeting Monday nights 7pm at Rollingstone Rural Transaction Centre…….Phone: 4771 5411 P20
MAY RAINFALL REPORT Monthly Rain totals as at 25/05/2020 Rainfall for May 97.3mm Year to date: 1184 mm Wet Days: 9 Max Temp: 30° on 01/05/20 Min Temp: 8° on 25/05/20 Access the data from our local weather station at: www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/ dashboard?ID=IQUEENSL849
PARCEL COLLECTION SERVICE If anyone in the community would like a parcel picked up in Townsville and delivered to your door on the day our Community Bus goes into town (weekly on Thursdays), call Chris (855), organise it with her and it will be done. COST is $5.
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Rollingstone and District Lions Club Inc . G’day Rollingstone! We are now seeing some restrictions being lifted, during this pandemic. However, this is not a time to become complacent and to date our small community has acted very responsibly to the point that we have
At present Reg Geritz and myself are assisting a lovely couple by relining the inside of their house due to flood damage. Once again, a very worthwhile project and very much appreciated. John Holliday and myself presented Frank (the pharmacist) with a Professor Ian Frazer Humanitarian Award for his outstanding remained virus free. community support as a pharmacist, especially during this A few of our Lions are still doing work around the community for pandemic (well done Frank, see photo on back page) some of the older folk, this has been much appreciated. Our Lion, David Hall has taken on the task of refurbishing our cold We have created a ‘Bush Tucker Garden’ for RaDCA with the aid room and BBQ trailers. These when finished will be a showpiece for our club. Well done Dave. of Bruce Smallbon and Alex Shephard. If there is anyone in the community that needs our assistance, Well that’s about it for this month. Stay safe, stay well and don’t please don’t hesitate to contact me. forget to keep social distancing. Dowie (0412396450)
BALGAL BEACH WEBSITE Hi to all Business Owners in Balgal Beach and surrounds. We now have our very own website. It’s free to advertise your business or an upcoming event. Jump onto balgalbeach.com.au The more people that register the bigger and better it will be for our Community. Email: info@balgalbeach.com.au for further information.
Rollingstone & District Seniors
Don’t forget about these Clubs and Activities. They will start up again when social distancing rules permit.
ROLLINGSTONE AND DISTRICT LEO CLUB INDOOR DAY AND EVENING BOWLS ROLLINGSTONE LINE DANCERS
COMMUNITY BOARD GAMES
Community Cards
Queensland BreastScreeen mvisited during May. We are very lucky to have this service available to us.
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“Once we get the clearance from social distancing, it is anticipated that Margie will attend the Rollingstone Community Centre on a specific date and time so Residents can drop by for a catch up, or the preferred method would be to make an appointment. Please use Margie’s form to outline your concern and either forward it to Margie’s Office or bring it with you when appointments are up and running.”
BUSH TUCKER GARDEN BEDS Work is progressing on the preparation of beds in readiness for the Bush Tucker Gardens. Plants indigenous to our area will be sourced and planted in the boxes in due course. Thank you to Rollingstone Lions, Ian Dow, Bruce and Alex for all your hard work.
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COMMUNITY DIRECTORY Rollingstone & District Community Assoc Inc.
Alcoholics Anonymous
44 Community Cres, Rollingstone 4816
For More Information 47715 411
Committee: President:
Sue Von Wald
0407753562
Treasurer:
Lynne Prytherch
47707 689
Hon. Secretary
Chris Martin
47707 855
Ian Dow
0412396450
Deb Calder
47707 474
Geoffrey Prytherch
47707 689
Ann Martin All Correspondence to:
0408100083
The Secretary
Community Centre Manager
Chris Martin
Community Centre Assistant
Mark Eberle 47707 855
8am - 4pm E-mail:
Fax: 47707 811
rollingstonertc@bigpond.com
Community Hall Phone (M-F 9am-3pm) @ op shop 47707 153
E-mail:
rollingstonerag@bigpond.com
Contact:
Rag office
47707 799
Office Hours 9.30am - 3.30pm Tuesday to Thursday
47707 144
(excluding Public Holidays)
0456096305
TJ
Front Desk Admin Rural Fire Brigade Raymond Pace 47707 285 / 0427116604
Hencamp Creek Fire Permit
John Pace
Toomulla
Rudi Schwarz
47707 348 47707 813 / 0408021690
S.E.S. Emergency - Flood or Storm HQ Group Leader
13 2500 47707 589
Rob Wilson
47707 498
Rollingstone State School Principal:
Andrew Stallman
47707 313
Rollingstone state school P & C Assoc. President:
47707 616
Secretary
Kerrie Cochrane
47707 034
Fishermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landing Fishing & Social Club Inc. Acting President
Graham Milliken
0428416060
Secretary
Neil Thompson
0427240472
47516 511
Paluma & District Community Association President
Jamie Oliver
0408710030
1st. Vice President
Sarah Swan
0439492351
Secretary
Anne Bruyeres
0447752332
Email:
paluma1932@gmail.com
Treasurer
Wilfred Karnoll
47788 441
President
Ewan Cameron
0417719043
Secretary
Suzi Vincent
0409880902
Sophie Connolly
Michael Blake
President
Ian Dow
0412396450
Secretary
John Holliday
0414808483
Rollingstone & District Seniors Inc. President
Wendy Clark
0418654242
Secretary
Kerrie Cochrane
0412492861
Toomulla Community Association President
Rhonda Schwarz
47707 813
Animal Contact Numbers Animal Refuge
47745 130
Animal Ambulance (after hours)
47745 130
RSPCA Inspection
47744 714
Straying Stock
47738 411
National Parks & Wildlife Service
47212 399
N.Q. Wildlife Care Group
0414717374
(Local) Wildlife Carers & Bird Rescue 0412 965 535 or /0402 084 588 Margaret Preston (Vet)
47707 001
Livestock on highwayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;REPORT TO
47708 131
Justices Of The Peace Chris Martin M-F 8am-4pm
Mutarnee State School Principal:
Faye Thomson
Rollingstone & District Lions Club
Police
Rollingstone
President
Rollingstone RSL
ROLLY RAG
Senior Sergeant
47786 033
Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club Inc.
North Townsville Community Hub
Rollingstone Qld 4816
Monday - Friday
C/o Northern Beaches Station
Playgroup
44 Community Crescent,
RTC
Ambulance
Max Agnew
0403262212 13 19 40 47707 855 0409689320
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Rollingstone General Store 6.30am to 6pm every day Cheap petrol, diesel, oil and car products Gas cylinder refills Newspapers and magazines Gift cards and stationery Milk and fresh bread Pet food and bones Ice-cream Cold soft drinks, iced tea, flavoured milk Hot pies and sausage rolls
POST OFFICE
Groceries and small goods
Pay bills (rego, phone, power etc)
FRESH COFFEE
Phone credit (all networks) Post parcels and letters
Barista quality Bounce coffee
PARCEL COLLECTION ONLY
Latte, cappuccino, caramel, skinny, etc.
BETWEEN 9.00AM AND 5PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY
Try our chocolate muffins
NEED HARDWARE? Lots of new stock on display.
FRESH FRUIT AND VEGIES
Potatoes
Eggs
Onions
Bananas
Tomatoes
Pineapples
Plus Extensive range of Frozen Vegetables
Going Fishing? We stock tackle, lines, lures, BAIT for local conditions
R os co, Olga, N ess i e
FRESH MEAT IN CRYOVAC PAKS
Barbeque Sausages
Lean Mince
Rump Steak
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JUNE 2020 Sunday
7
14
Monday
Tuesday
Friday
Saturday
2
3 11.30 Mobile Library
4 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping VERY LIMITED NUMBERS, 6 ONLY
5 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class
6
8 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC—yet to be confirmed.
9 No Craft Starts July
10
11
12 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class
13 NO BINGO
15 9am Line dancing
16
19 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class
20
26 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class
27
22 9am Line dancing
23 2pm Board Games
7 pm AA Meetyet to be confirmed. ing at RTC
29 9am Line dancing
8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping VERY LIMITED NUMBERS, 6 ONLY
17 9am Indoor bowls at hall 11.30 Mobile Library
7 pm AA Meeting at RTC yet to be confirmed.
28 7.30am St Anthony’s Church @ Community Centre
Thursday
1
NO CARDS
21 7.30am St Anthony’s Church @ Community Centre
Wednesday
18 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping VERY LIMITED NUMBERS, 6 ONLY
7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls
9am VET AT HALL
24 9am Indoor bowls at hall
25 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping VERY LIMITED NUMBERS, 6 ONLY
7-9pm Evening Indoor Bowls
STARTS JULY
Mobile Dentist at Doctors
9.30am Playgroup at Hall
9.30am Playgroup at Hall
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7 pm AA Meeting at RTC yet to be confirmed.
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Following relaxation of some Covid 19 restrictions, our beautiful Balgal Beach was a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, on Sunday 17th May 2020. Who can blame them?
MAY OUT AND ABOUT
Damage caused by vehicles on our beaches during the recent long weekend. It is illegal for vehicles to be driven on the beach from South of Mystic Sands to The Landing.
It was a huge and humbling surprise to Frank Ferlazzo, Bec and Kristie at the Balgal Beach Pharmacy when Rollingstone & District Lions Club President, Ian Dow and Past President and Chair of Lions Medical Research Foundation, John Holliday, presented the Professor Ian Frazer Humanitarian Award to Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Pharmacy Staff went above and beyond their usual excellent service during Covid 19 restrictions.
24th May 2020 The Railway Display is underway at the Centre. The display will progress as items become available and roofing and fencing are completed.
17th May 2020 Boat Ramp reconstruction works at The Landing are proceeding well. The works are due for completion at the end of June, weather permitting.