SENIORS \\MARCH, 2019
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MARYBOROUGH’S MURALS: Benjamin Higgins or 'Mr Mupz' is an artist whose practice spans murals, street art and illustration.
A most decorated soldier A PORTRAIT of Maryborough’s most decorated serviceman during World War II is the subject of the Maryborough Mural Project Charity’s most recently completed mural. He was Frank Lawrence DFC DFM. “One of Flight Commander Frank Lawrence’s proudest moments was his participation in Operation Manna, dropping foodstuffs to the Dutch starving in the Netherlands”, said
Elizabeth Lowrie, a founding committee member of the charity. “Operation Manna flew a total of 139 Manna sorties between 30 April and 7 May to the Rotterdam area – a total of 343,350 kilograms of foodstuffs were dropped. “This is the third and final mural for our southern museum wall,” said John Meyers, a director of Maryborough’s Military Museum. “It completes our partnership with the charity – the other two are
the Battle of Long Tan mural and the Tubby Clayton mural. Three excellent pieces of art with a story to tell. They fully represent Maryborough’s participation in Australia’s war years, World War I and II and the Vietnam War.” Benjamin Higgins or ‘Mr Mupz’ is an artist whose practice spans murals, street art and illustration. His primary media include aerosol, acrylic, ink and watercolour. Painting for the past 16 years, he has produced
and exhibited a vast array of artworks – from walls to galleries – both around Australia and overseas. With his diverse art skills and influences drawn from surrealism, magical realism, nature, wizardry, and beyond, his style continues to delve into the unexplored depths of his imagination. The Maryborough Mural Project Trail is comprised of over 30 murals and installations – an easy two-kilometre walk around Maryborough’s CBD. A fantastic weekend
activity! If you have not already seen it, drop into the Town Hall Visitor’s Centre for a self-guided map. Map pads for accommodation venues to hand out to their visitors are available from Fraser Coast Opportunities and Events. If you like what MMP does, be a volunteer or send your donation to: Maryborough Mural Project - BOQ BSB:124080 and Account No: 22621596.
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It completes our partnership with the charity
— Elizabeth Lowrie
Opportunity for groups to receive CARE Grants STOCKLAND has announced the launch of its annual CARE Grants program for 2019, inviting local not-for-profit and community groups to apply for funding to help create more cohesive, inclusive and engaging community-based programs and local opportunities. Committed to shaping vibrant communities, Stockland will once again award up to $300,000 to organisations across the country to support local
community-building initiatives. Stockland’s CARE Grants program offers funding support to local groups, clubs and programs who support health, wellbeing, community connection, education, or local environmental initiatives. Those seeking funding are encouraged to apply for a CARE Grant via the Stockland Shopping Centre, Residential Community or Retirement Living Village in their local
government area or go to stockland.com.au. about-stockland/ stockland-in-thecommunity/care-grants. Tiernan O’Rourke, Chief Financial Officer at Stockland, said: “Stockland is proud to once again lend a hand to community groups across Australia with the 2019 CARE Grants program. “This program enables us to recognise and invest in and show our support for the local community groups who make such a
difference to the social fabric of where we live, work, shop and play, now and into the future.” Since 2014, the Stockland CARE Grants program has distributed more than $1.2 million in funding to more than 1000 local community groups across the country. “Stockland has a long-standing commitment to work with the community through its shopping centres, retirement living villages
and residential communities across the country. “We focus on building liveable, thriving communities and are proud to support local groups who make such a difference in their communities every single day.” said Mr O’Rourke. Stockland’s CARE Grants program is accepting entries from 9am (AEDT) Monday, February 25, until 5pm (AEDT) on Friday, March 22, 2019.
Community groups will be selected based on a range of criteria relating to Stockland’s key community and environmental focus areas. The grant recipients will be announced from week commencing May 27, 2019. For details on Stockland CARE Grants program, past recipients and selection criteria please go to stockland.com.au /caregrants.