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Great day out for all

A community festival celebrates a local piece of history ONE of the region’s best family events is coming up at the end of October.

The Burnett Heads Light-

house Festival has established a reputation for having something fun or of interest for all ages.

This year’s festival will be held on Saturday, October 31, from noon–8pm and will feature live entertainment on several stages, art and photography, great stalls to shop at, show rides, camel rides, a Kids Zone, and more. Also the historic Burnett Heads lighthouse will be open providing an opportunity to learn about a vital piece of the region’s history.

The entertainment will be headlined by Australian country legend James Blundell who will be supported by a strong line-up of local acts.

Meanwhile the Showcase Stage will feature some of our regions up and coming

youth talent so be sure to support them.

Being October 31, if you have children in your family group who are into Halloween, there will be special activities such as a trick-ortreat station and zombie walk.

The evening will be capped off with a special laser show and fireworks.

FAST FACTS

Burnett Heads Lighthouse Festival, October 31.

Festival entry is $2 per person or $5 family of 4.

Children under 6 free.

For information, www. thelighthousefestival. com.au or phone 0498 354 055.

ROM THE DITOR’S DESK WELCOME to our October edition. There is so much going in this part of the world – and it all looks like plenty of fun.

Certainly the Burnett Heads Lighthouse Festival is something to look forward to and the story behind the lighthouse is a significant and interesting part of local history. There is so much to appreciate about the groups, whose natural appreciation of historical buildings, places and events, leads to the recording of history. I believe an understanding of local history, is a key place to our own and future generation’s sense

of belonging.

There are not very many areas left, including historical research, where you don’t, to a lesser or larger degree, need to have some computer knowledge. To that end, this edition includes some inspiring stories and few hints. After seeing the very smart Burnett Heads Lighthouse Festival website, I encourage you to check into www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au You will find Wide Bay news there and areas where, with just one click of the button, you can contribution your stories/news/ notices.We are also on facebook https://www.facebook.com/seniorsnews Thanks for all of your contribution.

I trust you enjoy the read.

– Gail Forrer, editor.

Wide Bay

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THE Historic Burnett Heads Lighthouse served shipping on our part of the coast for 99 years from 1873–1972.

When it was replaced by a more modern tower in 1972 the Bundaberg Historical Museum committee, along with the Burnett Heads Progress Association and the Woongarra Shire Council instigated efforts to ensure the old lighthouse was preserved as an important part of our district’s history.

It still stands at Burnett Heads today, albeit on a different site, thanks to the efforts of these groups.

The Original Lighthouse, The historic lighthouse was sited on the Burnett River’s south head in 1873.

It was originally sited at Cowan Cowan on Moreton Island and when the decision was made to upgrade lighthouse facilities at Cowan Cowan, its old lighthouse was moved to Burnett Heads to become what is now known as the Old (Historic) Burnett Heads Lighthouse.

Made of timber in a hexagonal shape, it is 22 feet 6 inches high (approx. 6.8 metres). Preservation Ef-

forts Eventually it was decided that the old lighthouse would be replaced with a new taller structure operated by electricity.

The Bundaberg Historical Museum Committee and others did not wish to see the old lighthouse gone forever, and began plans to have it preserved for future generations.

Part of these plans included finding a new home for the old lighthouse. In May 1971 the Regional Controller of the Department of Shipping and Transport, Mr J. V. Millen (or Milne, depending on newspaper reports), and a representative from the Department of Works inspected the proposed new site between the caravan park and the Burnett Heads hall on Zunker St (now known as Lighthouse Park) and gave

their approval.

They also inspected the old lighthouse, for which Mr Millen (Milne) brought the key.

It was found to be in good condition and had new flooring and recently restored foundations.

It was decided that the acetylene burner and prisms would be removed from the old lighthouse as they were not original parts, and that the department would supply old-style lights more in keeping with the period the lighthouse was originally built.

Removing the Old Lighthouse In January 1972 it was reported in the Bundaberg NewsMail that volunteers had poured a six-sided concrete base foundation 14 feet (approx. 4.2 meters) across in readiness for the old lighthouse.

However, it would still be a few more months until the lighthouse was moved.

Its original foundation was to, and still does, remain in its original place next to the new lighthouse.

Removal of the old lighthouse started on Saturday, April 8, 1972. Cranes had been donated by Peterson

Bros Pty Ltd and the Harbour Board and volunteers from the Burnett Heads Progress Association also lent a hand.

The front page of the Bundaberg NewsMail on Tuesday, April 11, 1972, shows a fantastic photograph of the old lighthouse being lifted in one piece from its original foundation next to the new lighthouse.

Ceremony The official opening ceremony of the historic lighthouse, to mark its preservation and relocation, was held on April 22, 1972.

Deed of Gift and National Trust Status The Bundaberg Historical and Museum Society was responsible for the old lighthouse from its resiting in 1972 up until 1995 (the Deed of Gift was signed on 25 August 1995) when they gifted it to the Burnett Shire Council.In August 2002 the old lighthouse received recognition of its heritage status when it was added to the National Trust of Queensland’s Register of Significant Places. library.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/.../Historic_Burnett_Heads_Lighthouse

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SCREEN SHOT: Cristel Waters speaks with a cousin in Germany via skype

New technology and clairvoyance connects family

By MARGARET JOHANSSON

CHRISTEL Waters had always thought of herself as an only child with no close relatives.

That is, until the research powers of the internet found her a half-sister she never knew she had, and put her in touch with a “massive” extended family in the Ukraine.

Now, thanks to the wonders of communication technology, the Sunshine Coast resident regularly talks to Nadiya ) and her son (Christel’s nephew) Alexander on Skype, and through Viber is able to exchange photographs and text, free.

“Nadiya wants me to come over there,” Christel said last week.

“She said everybody, all the family and the church knows about me.

“But if I can’t get to the Ukraine Skype this is the next best thing.

“Technology has made it possible, I don’t now what we’d do without it.”

Christel pointed out that Skype lets her see facial features and pick up on personalities, which letters cannot do.

The story begins just after the Second World War, when her father left his town on the border of Germany and Poland and became lost in the post-war chaos.

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to live in the Ukraine, where she had two sons who now have families of their own.

Two years ago Alexander, at Nadiya’s urging, set the ball rolling to find where his grandfather had gone.

Unbeknownst to them, he had written to them several times but when they did not reply he assumed they had all gone – the real reason was that they lived in an area under Russian control and they were afraid to write back.

Likewise the father could not return for fear of being sent to Siberia.

He set about making a new

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– CHRISTEL WATERS

Technology has made it possible, I don’t now what we’d do without it.

life in Australia.

Desperate for information, Nadiya went to a clairvoyant, who told her he was not in Germany, and to look in Australia.

They thought this was silly, but after two years decided to start looking again.

Their knowledge of Australia was not great but in Germany the Red Cross, who does much to locate displaced persons, was putting the pieces together.

SKYPE

Skype comes preinstalled by manufacturers on some computers.

If there is no Skype tile on your Start screen, from the Start Screen, type Skype, and then click on the Store category.

In the results, click on Skype, and then on the next page, click Install.

Technology came to the rescue again, unearthing the name of the ship he sailed in, the farm he worked on and even his relationship to Christel.

Red Cross went to the archives and electoral rolls and asked the local Maroochydore police to take the letter of discovery to Christel.

And that is how Christel found her long-lost family.

Quite soon she had a phone call from Alexander, who is the manager of Dulux Paints in Russia and speaks excellent English, and who then put her in touch with Nadia, who doesn’t, but has Skype.

However Nadia taught German long ago and the sisters converse in German, a bit rusty at first but getting better, reports Christel.

“Julia (another relative) is going to send me the family tree so I will know where everyone fits in,” she said.

And she thought she was an only child!

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community news What’s on at the Fraser Coast Libraries

Vintage Film Club - Gaslight (1944) The Fraser Coast Libraries Vintage Film Club meets on a monthly basis for a screening of a vintage or classic film. Screenings and refreshment are both provided free of charge. Limited seats – bookings essential.

Tiaro, Tuesday, September 29, phone 4129 2453. Maryborough, Monday, October 12, phone 4190 5788. Hervey Bay, Wednesday, October 14, phone 4197 4220.

Date:29/09/2015 to 14/10/ 2015 Time:10am–noon Contact: Fraser Coast Libraries, 1300 792 949.

Lunchtime Local History Talk Author Ian Robert Stehbens has published a book called “From the Edge of Oblivion”.

It is a history of the Stehbens Family in its Social Context, 1600–1900. This work contains many details about the Dutch – German immigrants of the Fraser Coast.

It follows the journey of Dutch-German labourers who worked on the sugar plantations in and around Maryborough. and the community that grew.

Bookings: Maryborough Library, October 9, noon.

Author talk Author, Annemarie De Seriere, shares her personal journey that led her to create her latest book “Peace, Power and You: A spiritual ABC for living beyond stress”. Living with chronic pain.

Bookings required.

Hervey Bay Library, Monday, October 12, 10.30am.

Tiaro Library on Thursday, October 15, from 10am–1pm.

Online head to www.seniorsnews paper.com.au

Men love to help out at the club

By BONI HOLMES

FEELING isolated, or want to share or enhance your skills?

Older Men Unlimited Hervey Bay and Maryborough group hold monthly meetings and activities offering great support.

The aim of the group is to meet the needs, support and develop the interests of older men – by older men – for older men.

The group were founded in 2001 after Hervey Bay City Council received funding from Health and Aging’s National Suicide Prevention Strategy for a project to support senior men living on their own and at risk of suicide.

Hervey Bay OMU secretary Gary McCarroll said it was set up as a place for older men to meet up.

“The group have grown from 12 to 15 in 2005 to 200 odd members and 40 to 50 in Maryborough,” he said.

“A lot of our members are retired, single, widowers and divorcees, and the life experiences and skills these

WHAT IS OMU?

An outreach program for men in nursing homes The group visits each nursing home once a month The group also reaches out to older men living by themselves at home or those who are isolated Some of the group’s achievements include visiting all nursing homes on a monthly basis to have morning teas with male residents, and through the workshop - made bench seats for the Maryborough Hockey Club, outdoor furniture for the Mental Health Unit at the Base Hospital, display cases for the Wide Bay Hospital Museum and installed sliding doors at Groundwater Lodge.

guys have is nothing short of amazing.

“It’s a great club and I love being with it and it keeps me out of trouble.”

The Hervey Bay group hold raffles to help fund their bus trips, hall costs, food and Christmas parties.

OLDER MEN UNLIMITED: Volunteer of the year Col Anson is awarded the prized Mullis Togo award.

OMU Maryborough convenor Glen Miller said the group had a fully equipped workshop.

“Any sporting grounds and organisations that had broken equipment or needed something built should get in contact with this enthusiastic group,” he said.

“The level of support from the business people has been generous.”

Mr Miller said the group was always looking for new members to help on community projects and he can be phoned for more infor-

HERVEY BAY

Meetings: 10am on the fourth Monday of each month at the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre, 22 Charles St, Pialba.

Phone 4194 0172 – ask for OMU Office or visit omuhb.com.au.

MARYBOROUGH

Meetings: 10am on the first Tuesday of each month at the Activities and Meeting Centre, 4 Airport Dr, Maryborough Airport Phone 4121 4724

mation on 4121 4724.

The Maryborough group was formed in 2012 and like its Hervey Bay affiliate the men regularly visit nursing homes, retirement villages,

caravan parks and retired men living on their own.

Both groups have other smaller groups within including a fishing group, art group and walking group.

Don’t worry about being alone – help is at hand WHAT is Home Assist Secure?

Home Assist Secure is a Queensland government program that aims to provide assistance with some of the practical housing related difficulties experienced by older people and people with disabilities

who wish to remain living in their home.

Who is eligible?

To be eligible you must be: Sixty years of age – and receiving a Australian Government allowance or payment; or any age receiving a Disability Support Pension, and be a home

CONTACT

For more information, phone 4197 4722 or visit our office at 30 Halcro St, Pialba, Hervey Bay. Open Monday to Friday, from 8am–noon and 1–4pm.

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$1000 (labour and materials) then the work will be ineligible for Home Assist Secure assistance.

They are funded to carry out minor home maintenance jobs for what is already in the home. They do not subsidise new additions or installations.

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Knitting for maintenance MANY cakes were sold and craft days held to raise enough funds to fix up the Urangan Queensland Country Women’s Association hall after the charity group bought the dilapidated building in 1996.

Now, 19 years on, the ladies are once again getting out their knitting needles in an effort to pay for urgent maintenance on the Pulgul St building.

President Cae Adams said funds raised at their annual Tombola and Handcraft Competition would help replace about 94 of the halls stumps that are infested with termites.

“We’re really going to have a lot of money coming in to spend on it,” Mrs Adams said.

“We’ve also had to get a lot of new plumbing done, so we also had an extensive plumbing bill.

“We used to have a cake stall once a month at Dayman Park but with members ageing and no young ones, the funds have

JUST BRIEFLY Reach out for support.

AROUND 4000 Queensland men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year – one in five in their lifetime.

The team on 13 11 20 is available all year round to support all Queenslanders affected by all cancers, whether a person has been newly diagnosed or is adjusting to life after treatment.

All about the native bee TINA Raveneau will present the next talk on the incredible life of the Australian native bee, specifically the species found across the Fraser Coast, and how people can attract and look after them in their gardens.

Bookings required.

Date: 16/10/2015 to 16/10/ 2015. Time:12:00 to 13:00.

Hervey Bay Library Writers Workshop KRISTINA Olsson, presented by the Queensland Writers Centre is a Brisbane born author, journalist, teacher, mentor and editor who will hold a full day writers’ workshop at the Hervey Bay Library on Saturday, October 24, from 9am–4pm.Topic: How do you paint authentic life portraits of real people and still create compelling literature?

If you’ve ever considered writing your life, but weren’t sure where, or how, to start, then join Kristina Olsson for an in-depth exploration of creative nonfiction and autobiographical narrative.

Bookings required. Contact: 4197 4220, email library@frasercoast.qld.gov.au Address:161 Old Maryborough Rd, Pialba, Hervey Bay.

FAST FACTS

Urangan QCWA purchased their meeting hall in 1996.

They are now are raising funds to pay for replacement of 94 termite infected stumps and plumbing.

stopped.”

In the association’s 50-year history in Hervey Bay, Mrs Adams said the group had served the community well with many donations, which they hope to continue in the future.

“The aim of the association is to help women and children and people in need in the community.

“We try to give regular donations to Blue Care, Meals on Wheels, Riding for the Disabled and domestic violence.

“We also have our handcraft days where people can come and learn different crafts and things like that and I think it helps if people are lonely.”

GET INVOLVED The QCWA host social handcraft mornings on the second, third, fourth and fifth Tuesday of each month at Urangan QCWA Hall, 19 Pulgul St, Urangan.

For more information, phone 4128 9932.

CWA URANGAN MEMBERS: Cae Adams, June Close, Jan Hall, Maud Hatchett, Teena Lock and Jean Bullock outside their hall.

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HERVEY BAY SEAFOOD FESTIVAL: Sam Schwarzrock from Urangan with one of the scale model trawlers he has built of local fishing boats.

Richard Atyeo and Colin Cutter of the Maryborough District Orchid Society demo how to plant an orchid.

Marilyn Jensen is in a 1920's uniform and Paula Falk wears a 1960/70's nurses uniform at the Wide Bay Hospital's Museum. They are members of the committee preparing for their upcoming Maryborough Hospital reunion.

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Reeling in the net of technology

books or talk to their grandchildren through Skype.

Whilst it’s tempting, and expedient, to think about older people as a separate “group” in society, I believe we need to rethink later life and acknowledge the value of older people’s contributions within the broader world.

“New technologies are one way of recreating understandings of age and ageing into the future,” Dr McDonald said.

By embracing digital technologies, the research subjects reported a number of benefits.

“There’s often a sense of achievement and independence that goes with deve-

loping new skills that seems fairly common, especially when a computer tablet has been received as a gift and one starts learning about it from scratch. Other advantages include feeling a greater sense of connection with others, but also being able to select one’s connections as one chooses. That’s, at times, not possible in a face-to-face context, so there’s a degree of independence that comes with being able to ‘switch off’,” she said.

Cost factors, variations in regional connectivity and negative perceptions about the abilities of older people are common barriers to an even greater technological uptake by older people, but as Dr McDonald said this need not be the case.

Dr McDonald said that given opportunity, support and guidance, technologies can bring a great deal of value to older people’s lives.

Finally she found that far from being “digital dinosaurs”, older people are embracing technology in a whole-hearted manner, enriching their lives and experiences in the process.

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By JENNIFER GRAHAM

“DURING the past century, people who are older have witnessed, experienced, and very often incorporated, vast technological changes throughout their lifetime.

In this sense, older people are generally well prepared to take the next “new” leap into digital communications.

Such are the findings of University of Southern Queensland academic, Dr Lisa McDonald, a participant in the Australian Government’s Collaborative Research Network.

Operating under the broad theme of “Digital Futures”, Dr McDonald’s work has centred on areas including older people’s understandings and feelings about technologies, what kinds of technologies older people have and how they use them.

In collaboration with an education colleague, Catherine Arden, Dr McDonald has also explored the application of digital devices in aged care facilities, both from the perspective of re-

GETTING UP TO SPEED: Older Australians are embracing technology.

sidents and care givers.

She said one thing that becomes apparent, is that technology is collapsing the sometimes false categorisations that society builds around age and aging – that one’s abilities and interests are somehow defined by one’s date of birth.

For example, the uses to which technology is ap-

plied by “older Australians” is not dissimilar to those of other demographics.

“There is very little that distinguishes older people’s uses (of technology) from general society.

It’s more the case that assumptions are made about what older people might want to do, such as read

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BLACK, WHITE AND A DASH OF RED: The Red Hatters take part in a Convict Night event on Norfolk Island.

Little red hats mean very big fun THE Bounty Babes of Norfolk Island hosted a group of 50 Red Hatters from all over Australia and New Zealand for a week of fun and frivolity.

It was the seventh year the event has been held.

The welcome to Norfolk Island was put on by the Administrator Gary and his wife Lorraine with drinks and canapes served on the lawn of Government House.

We were so well looked

after.

If you wanted anything else all you had to do was ask.

Norfolk Island was such a beautiful island and so clean.

We had a very full itinerary for the week and were so tired at the end of it.

The islanders were so lovely and helpful and the food was so fresh.

There was so much to do.

Hatters enjoyed high tea on a clifftop, a walk in the wild, mini golf, plenty of

Devonshire teas and a visit to a cheese farm that served fantastic creamy cheeses and wine.

That tells you a little of what went on.

Thank you, Bounty Babes, we had a great time.

OUT AND ABOUT: Norfolk Island Administrator Gary and his wife Lorraine put on a meet and greet for the Red Hatters.

Consumers warned of ‘hard sell’ on property investments CONSUMERS are being reminded to be wary when dealing with property spruikers following a close examination of industry practice over the last two years by consumer protection regulators, including the Queensland Office of Fair Trading (OFT).

The investigation found it was commonplace for promoters of property investment schemes to mislead

consumers about the financial benefits of buying in.

Fair Trading executive director Brian Bauer said consumers had been promised financial benefits that promoters could not deliver, misled about their cooling-off period rights and pressured into buying at ‘free’ seminars.

“The conduct of these promoters has been clearly designed to maximise profits,

to the detriment of consumers who are given false promises and railroaded into deals that aren’t right for them,” said Mr Bauer.

“Consumers need to be very wary of agreeing to attend property investment seminars where they’ll cop the ‘hard sell’ from skilled manipulators. The need to get independent financial and legal advice before making significant invest-

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“If you’re offered property, go away and do your own research by contacting local real estate agents and looking at prices of recently sold property in that area.

“Property spruikers peddling specific properties also need a real estate licence.”

Consumers should also be wary of high pressure sales

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Come on, join the seniors conversation WE WOULD like to hear what you have to say about Seniors newspapers topics.

You can email us on editor@seniornewspaper.com.au or go direct to website www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

where you will see an an area for your opinion/story. Just click onto the online button and

you’re there.

This week we publish a reader’s opinion on the article relating to seniors spending their retirement. We look forward to hearing from you.

– Gail Forrer,editor

What’s mine is mine Bne Seniors Newspaper Vol 12, Iss 9, pg 11 “Retirees accused of ‘blowing’ their children’s inheritance”.

LETTERS S TO THE EDITOR

I REMAIN appalled by people, be they family or friends, who think they have an entitlement to other people’s money.

A bequest is choice and gift of the deceased person.

No one else owns another’s possessions except the owner.

No one should have any say at all as to what they feel they are “entitled to”.

The mindset that people have a right to a secured

allotment of money is in the days of yore and has been for a very long time.

My children know full well that when I retire I am going to live life to the full and they will get what is leftover.

Neither of my children are wealthy but they know what I own is mine to do with in whatever form I wish.

The mindset is all based on greed.

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Each person should make their own way in life and rely on nothing that is not earned by themselves, let alone “accuse” their bequeather of almost daylight robbery.

I have sent this email after not finding a “Letters to the Editor” section.

Please consider the inclusion of “Letters to the Editor” as I am sure there are a lot of us out there who share the same feeling.

Margaret Daly Nundah.

Thanks for your letter Margaret, we look forward to more comment.

– Gail Forrer

Working longer AUSTRALIANS are leading longer, healthier lives and are being urged by economists and politicians to work longer.

While many of us are keen to do so, others feel that after a lifetime of hard work they are entitled to an easier life.

If you’re not ready for retirement just yet, you might be thinking about your options. You might be considering starting your own business, retraining for a new career or simply up-

skilling for your current one.

You may even be looking for a new job or trying to rejoin the workforce.

While older job seekers in Australia are known to face the most trouble when it comes to finding work, that doesn’t mean you should be discouraged.

Age discrimination in employment has been acknowledged as a significant issue for many decades and Australia has been active in legislating to compensate

those who are victims of age discrimination.

National Seniors Australia continues to lead research into age discrimination and the retention of older workers in the Australian workforce, as well as fight for better conditions for mature age workers.

Check out the articles at the website below for the latest research and useful information on work and careers – www.nationalseniors.com.au/be-informed/ work-and-careers.

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Facing unfair treatment because of their age

STEREOTYPES about young people and older Australians are a major factor behind age discrimination.

This is especially true for mature workers, who often have to counter negative attitudes held by employers and assumptions about a ‘use by’ date for their skills.

The Age Discrimination Act 2004 protects individuals across Australia from discrimination on the basis of age in many areas of public life, including employment, education, accom-

modation and the provision of goods and services.

People who experience direct or indirect discrimination can complain to the Commission.

The Commissioner undertakes a wide range of activities to help individuals and organisations around the country understand their rights and meet their legal responsibilities, especially in the workplace.

The work includes research, policy advice and education initiatives that

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Go to www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au and check into our online poll: Have you experienced mature age workplace discrimination?

Just tick the box – Yes/No. tackle the attitudes and stereotypes that can lead to age discrimination.

The Age Discrimination Commissioner, the Hon Susan Ryan AO, leads this

work.

Her focus is addressing the barriers to equality and participation faced by mature workers, older Australians and young people.

Measures are needed to break down age discrimination IN March this year, the release of the Intergenerational Report today confirmed the government's continued intention to cut the age pension, highlights the need for more focus on combatting age discrimination and having a more dynamic workforce participa-

tion policy, and reaffirms the need for a comprehensive retirement incomes review, said leading seniors advocate COTA Australia.

COTA Australia Chief Executive Ian Yates said population and demographic changes heralded ‘the age of the senior' which should

be celebrated. "The ageing population means we are going to be forced to better value older people in our society as we will need to rely on them to balance future budgets. A productive future of Australia will need to be a productive older Australia," Mr Yates

said."If we need older Australians to work longer, there will need to be more sophisticated measures and incentives put in place to break down discrimination against older people and encourage employers to keep them on.

- COTA Australia.

AGE AND DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION COMMISSIONER The Hon Susan Ryan AO (pictured) was appointed as Australia’s first Age Discrimination Commissioner on July 30, 2011 for a five year term. Susan Ryan is also the Disability Discrimination Commissioner, from 12 July 2014.

Up until her appointment as Commissioner, she had been Women’s Ambassador for ActionAid Australia and chaired the Australian Human Rights Group since 2008.

She had also chaired the Australian Human Rights Act Campaign Inc. since 2005.

Immediately prior to commencing as Commissioner, Susan was also the Independent Chair of the IAG and NRMA Superannuation Plan and had been President of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees from 2000 to 2007, member of the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors from 2001 to 2007, member of the ASX Corporate Governance Council from 2003 to 2007

and CEO of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia from 1993 to 1997.

Susan has also held a number of positions at the University of New South Wales.

She was Pro-chancellor and Council member from 1998, Chair of the UNSW Risk Committee from 2002 and Chair of the Advisory Council FASS UNSW since 2010.

From 1975 to 1988, Susan was Senator for the ACT, becoming the first woman to hold a Cabinet post in a federal Labor Government.

She also pioneered extensive anti-discrimination and equal opportunity legislation, including the landmark Sex Discrimination Act 1984 and the Affirmative Action Act 1986.

In 1990, Susan was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia for her contribution to Parliament.

She published her autobiography, Catching the Waves, in 1999 and has been a frequent media commentator on her areas of expertise.

Speak out to enquiry CONSULTATIONS

The inquiry wants to hear the views, experiences, and ideas for change from older people and people with disability, service providers, employers, policy experts, and advocacy organisations.

For more information about the inquiry, registrations for sessions and submission options, contact the Australian Human Rights Commission.

with disability and older people, as well as leading practices and strategies to address the barriers seeking the views, experiences and ideas for change from all

relevant stakeholders, and conducting consultations in Brisbane, Townsville and Mt Isa accepting written submissions until December 4.

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View Qld Govt concessions online THE Queensland Government provides a diverse range of concessions and rebates to assist eligible seniors, people with a disability, carers, veterans, sole parents and widows to meet the cost of living.

Full details of these concessions, eligibility requirements and how to access savings are outlined on the Concessions Online website at qld.gov.au/concessions.

While each concession and rebate has specific eligibility requirements, all applicants will need to hold one of the following cards: Queensland Seniors Card; Pensioner Concession Card; Health Care Card; Repatriation Health Card

ed natural gas bills, as well as concessions on the energy costs to operate life support and medical cooling and heating equipment.

Pensioner subsidies on local government rates and charges are available, as well as a water subsidy for eligible pensioners on the South Eastern Queensland

for all Conditions – Gold Card; or Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.

Concessions are available on energy, medical, transport and education services, leisure activities and in other areas. Details of the eligibility requirements, how to access concessions

and rebates and their value can change over time, so it’s important to check the website for up-to-date information. If you require further assistance, phone 13 QGOV (13 74 68).

Rebates and emergency help is available for domestic electricity and reticulat-

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To find out about concessions and rebates go to www.qld.gov.au/concessions. If you require further assistance to find the information you need, you can call 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or email concessions@smartservice.qld.gov.au. If you require an interpreter or translator, phone 131 450.

A diverse range of concessions and rebates are available for eligible seniors. water grid.

There are schemes to help with the cost of dental care, medical aids and spectacles. Subsidies are also available to improve the

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OUR organisation celebrated our 86th birthday in August, which was celebrated at a lunch at the RSL. We are a group of ladies who meet every second Tuesday of the month at 10.30am at the Hervey Bay RSL. On Tuesday, October 20,

BUNDABERG Mature Women (BMW) meets at Bundaberg Bowls Club, Quay St, Bundaberg, on the first, second, third and fifth Wednesday of the month from 9.30am–noon.

If you are over 40, go along and enjoy, for $3, an informal and friendly morning of information (guest

we will be holding a Tombola morning, starting at 10am in the ANZAC Room Hervey Bay RSL. All monies raised from the day will be given to local charities.

Everyone is welcome to go along and join the fun.

Details from secretary Joan Hawks on 4125 4049.

mobility of people with severe disabilities and for patients required to travel for specialist medical services.

Concessions are available on urban and interstate public transport and intrastate long-distance Traveltrain. Eligible motor vehicle owners can get reduced registration fees.

Concessions are available on boat registration, fishing permits and entry fees to national parks, as well as on tickets to events at the Queensland Art Gallery, Queensland Museum and productions of the Queensland Performing Arts Trust.

Concessions are available to help with fees for some government-supported courses and programs, including fees for kindy and adult education courses.

On each fourth Wednesday of the month we have a different social outing, which can be a bus trip or meeting somewhere for morning tea. speakers), morning tea, and fun.

On each fourth Wednesday of the month we have a dif-

ferent social outing, which can be a bus trip or morning tea.

Phone 0403 075 083 email hofmann47@bigpond.com or Tracey Heard 0429 544 882 email heard1945@gmail.com or visit www.bundabergmaturewomen.websyte.com.au.

Discover Retirement Living with RSL Care.

Enjoy living in a community where you have the flexibility to live the way you choose.

Come and chat with our friendly residents at a local Open Day near you. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet the village manager, speak to on-site health professionals and explore the village community and surrounds.

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Take care its magpie nesting time

IT’S NOT an uncommon experience to be walking or cycling in the Wide Bay, when suddenly a blackand-white shadow swoops down on you, sending you ducking for cover.

While these experiences can be scary, there are a lot of things you can do to avoid getting swooped, by understanding why magpies behave the way they do.

It’s important to remember that not all magpies swoop.

Female magpies don’t swoop at all as they are busy tending to their chicks and only some males do.

In fact it is estimated that only 9% of magpies swoop.

The male magpies that do the swooping, believe they

are protecting their offspring.

They will only swoop for about six weeks of the year.

September is usually the peak swooping month and then they will start to calm down and you can go about your business in peace again.

The best thing that you can do is to avoid locations where you know there is a magpie swooping or where you know there are magpie nests.

Alter your walking or biking route for the next six weeks after a swoop.

Magpies tend to nest in the same spots each year, so remember where your aggressive magpies are so to avoid him next year as well.

WATCH OUT: Cyclist Craig King says magpie season is in full swing.

TIPS

There are some tips you can try to deter a swooping magpie but remember that each bird is different and what works for one, might not work for another.

■ Tips for bike riders during magpie swooping season: Hop off your bike and walk past a magpie’s nest.

Change your route for the next six weeks if possible.

Attach a flag to the back of your bike which is higher than your head level.

Stick a pair of printable eyes on the back of your helmet. (If the magpie has seen this before, it may not deter it, as they can learn the difference between real and fake eyes).

Fasten plastic cable ties echidna-style to your helmet to try and prevent them from getting at your head.

■ Why you should like magpies: Australian Magpies have one of the most complex bird songs in the world.

These birds are very helpful around our gardens and parks as they eat up many garden bugs like the lawn-destroying curl grub, helping protect your plants.

Magpies are found across Australia but most states will have their own sub-species with its own unique plumage patterns.

Magpies take good care of their young and have been known to receive help from other family members when raising their chicks.

Gympie National Seniors day trip

ABOVE: Jenny Murray and Bevan Cross with the Bee Gee statues. ABOVE RIGHT: Alwyn and Hazel Grainger enjoy their ginger ice-creams.

Bundaberg and District Senior Citizens THIS busy, happy club welcomes everyone over 50 to go along and enjoy our activities which include coach trips, luncheons, indoor bowls, cards and Skip Bo or just a cuppa and chat.

Old time dancing is held every Wednesday from 1.30–4.30pm with live music, free Monte Carlo and afternoon tea for just $6 admission.

The fourth Saturday each month a dance is held from 7–10.30pm. Cent sales are held on the forth Wednesday of each month.

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whip around and major prizes. A free hand of hoy with $1 for each winning hand and morning tea at 9am, $2 entry.

The centre opens at 8am Monday to Friday, so go along and learn to play bowls or get to know everyone. Membership is $5 and everyone is welcome to attend Monday and Fridays three times before joining. Cent sales and dances are open to everyone. The centre is located at 45 Woondooma St next to library. Phone 4152 5697 after 3pm.

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As it was raining while they enjoyed their morning tea at Nudgee, it as decided to go to North Lakes shopping Centre instead of the gardens as no one wanted to walk around the gardens in the wet.

Most of the ladies enjoyed some retail therapy at the shopping centre.

After some hours and an early lunch they drove around Scarborough, Redcliffe, Margate, and Clontarf area.

They saw the Bee Gees statues, and further on, the remains of the Gayundah ship.

It was then off to the Ginger Factory for our customary ginger ice-cream or coffee and ginger scones.

They were all disappointed they did not get to the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, but managed to have a fun day and enjoy themselves.

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Iconic New Orleans

By ALLAN BLACKBURN

THINK of New Orleans in recent years and you would probably remember the massive destruction caused

by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

It was the costliest natural disaster ever to hit the USA. Today, you have to search to find remnants of the destruction.

The city is almost as good as ever. New Orleans will forever be associated with jazz and its famous Mardi Gras.

The city lies astride the mighty Mississippi River, some 140km from the Gulf of Mexico.

Much of the city is below the river level and is pro-

RIVER CRUISES: A Mississippi paddle-steamer.

POPULAR: Bourbon St is the hub of entertainment after dark.

tected by levee banks that stretch nearly 2000km.

Breaches in several places led to the massive flooding during Katrina.

Locals pronounce the city’s name as N’awlins. Its

MIXED PROBUS CLUB OF HERVEY BAY THE Mixed Probus Club of Hervey Bay meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 9am in the Masonic Hall in Watson St, Pialba.

On your first visit you will receive a free morn-

ing tea and be greeted by the friendly members of the club.

Go along and hear about the great trips and tours we have planned.

Phone 4125 1671 for more information.

French Quarter is the magnet for visitors. The oldest part of the city, it dates back to the 18th Century and stretches for 13 blocks in one direction and six in the other.

With narrow one-way streets the architecture is two-storey Creole, many with ornate balconies.

Bourbon St is the hub after dark, with touts, buskers and street performers vying for your tips and your custom.

Bars and restaurants offer a mix of menus with seafood predominating.

Jambalaya is a dish on most menus.

It is made with meat, vegetables and rice and closely related to paella.

Jazz bands belt out endless tunes. It is a noisy and vibrant assault on the senses.

Many boutique hotels offer reasonably priced accommodation on the fringe of Bourbon St. The trams, or street cars as they are known, are a throwback to an earlier era.

With four lines operating, they are an easy and cheap way to see the city.

The St Charles line is the oldest continuously operating street car in the world, in operation since the 1830s. Some are air-conditioned, all rattle and clatter along their route at a leisurely pace.

New Orleans straddles the Mississippi on one of its tightest bends.

The river depth is an astonishing 60 metres.

The river is a vital trade link, making the city a major port. Paddleboats still operate as tourist attractions but only one is steampowered, the Natchez.

It offers twice-daily cruises on the river – a good way to see more of the city.

The cemeteries of New Orleans are remarkable in that all the graves are above ground. The water table is too high to allow normal burial – the coffins pop back up! Known as “Cities of the Dead”, the tombs are large concrete and iron structures, mostly painted

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white. Multiple family members are often housed in the one structure. Special tours focussing on the voodoo aspect take visitors to the oldest cemetery.

Mardi Gras is centred on the day before Ash Wednesday, often known as Fat Tuesday. In fact, Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday. It is a season of parades, masquerade balls and parties.

The multiple parades feature lavish costumes, floats and endless music.

It’s a time of great gaiety and celebrations.

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Welcome to a day of discovery and learning SATURDAY, October 17, the Gympie Woodworks and Interpretive Centre are having an open day at 8 Fraser Rd, Gympie, from 10am–3pm.

There will be Banyandah Alpacas – Dawn will have baby crias to feed and a selection of alpaca wool garments for sale.

Valley Bees will have a display of native bee hives.

The Steam Mill will be operating, with a demonstration of the frame saw.

Also a blacksmith will be making a selection of tools.

Lucas Sawmill Display will do demonstrations during the day.

There will also be a display

by Woodworkers Club, a chance to see the scroll saw in action and some pyrography.

There will be native plants for sale, barista coffee available, as well as cakes and slices, steak burgers and sausage sizzle, a barbecue operating all day, activities for kids, a koala hunt and colouring, and face painting.

Vanderfield Display – a great chance to try out one of the latest John Deere ride on mowers.

Saw pit talk by Col, learn all about long forgotten tools.

Chainsaw sculpturing by Keith – watch how a piece of wood gets transformed.

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Gympie Historic Machinery Club will have a wonderful display of vintage machinery.

So go along and join the fun.

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BUDGET or BOUTIQUE

WHERE: Kingaroy and surrounds.

WHAT: Lovely area of the South Burnett, well known for peanuts and a rather famous former Queensland premier.

WHY: Showcasing many of the things that make rural Australia great, Kingaroy and its surrounding areas offer some enjoyable agricultural experiences, some beautiful scenery, a comfortable climate and a charming alternative to the cities and beaches. Within easy reach of Brisbane, Toowoomba and the Sunshine Coast, this area is a great spot for a short break.

BUDGET

EAT To visit Kingaroy without trying the local peanuts would be just plain wrong!

With more than 20 different flavoured varieties to choose from (including those with a chocolate coating), there is something for every taste. The Peanut Van, 77 Kingaroy St. SLEEP For lovers of caravan holidays, Kingaroy offers

WORKING CATTLE STATION: A special experience staying at Taabinga Homstead Accommodation.

two great options – the Kingaroy Showgrounds and the Big 4 Kingaroy Holiday Park. The showgrounds have pet-friendly, basic amenities with both powered and unpowered sites available and room for tents if camping is more your style. The Big 4 has air-conditioned cabins and villas.

DO They say, “The best things in life are free” and this is certainly true of the experience to be had at the Bunya Mountains Nation-

al Park. About an hour’s drive from Kingaroy, this beautiful area is home to some superb views, crisp mountain air and enchanting wildlife including wallabies, pademelons and hundreds of native bird species. Every last Sunday of the month, an arts, crafts and food market is held in the carpark area.

BOUTIQUE

EAT Capitalising on their extensive culinary experiences in Europe, the UK and

RURAL: Overlooking the township of Kingaroy.

Australia, the team at Cassis@Booie offers seasonally-based menus utilising local produce whenever possible. Housed within an Italian-inspired structure, the restaurant provides a flavoursome dining option for visitors to the region.

SLEEP Taabinga Homestead Accommodation offers a

special experience for visitors wishing to experience life on a working cattle station. Nestled in the grounds of the Heritage listed Homestead, both self-contained or catered B&B options are available.

Hosts, Colin and Libby, really make you feel welcome. Great place for the grandkids!

DO For a bird’s eye view of the region, why not go on a scenic flight? Pratt Air Services, located at Kingaroy’s aerodrome, offer just such a service.

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John Crosby The hero of Torrens Creek

By COLLEEN POVALL

PASSERS-BY travelling from Hughenden to Charters Towers might be forgiven for not stopping in Torrens Creek.

Like many outback towns it is tiny, living on memories of former glory.

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The local railway water pump operator, John lived on the east side of Torrens Creek to be near his boiler and pump.

One wet evening in 1917 he saw a wall of water, loaded with debris, roar down the creek, wiping out the railway bridge.

Aware that the train, which was due to arrive in town shortly, would not see the damage in time to stop, he grabbed his axe and a hurricane lantern and ran to the railway line.

Quickly he cut wood to build a big fire on either

side of the line. Then stabbed himself and mopped the blood up in his handkerchief to wrap around the lantern to make a warning red light.

John then charged towards the oncoming train waving his white shirt in the glare of its light. At the last minute he leapt aside as the train, unable to stop, knocked his warning lamp aside and roared past the fires he’d built.

At the last minute it pulled to a halt before plunging into the flooded Torrens.

Without the actions of this brave railway worker, everyone on the crowded train would have died.

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Caravanning through the outback

By ALAN BETTERIDGE

ONE of the great things about being retired is the ability to travel when the urge strikes you.

The best part about living in this great country is that you don’t need to go overseas or have a huge amount of money to enjoy travelling.

My wife and I took a caravanning trip through the outback of Queensland and the experience was simply breathtaking.

Using a combination of free stopovers and caravan parks we were able to keep the cost to a minimum while still enjoy what this country has to offer.

During our trip we stopped at Barcaldine to visit the Workers Heritage Centre and Tree of Knowledge, under which the Australian Labor Party was established all those years ago.

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We wondered what the Labor Party forefathers would have thought about the direction the party had taken since its inception.

The original Tree of Know-

ledge was poisoned a number of years back and a new tree has been promulgated from its DNA and is being nurtured in the Workers Heritage Centre.

It is appropriately called: “The Young’un”.

As we travel we tend to use caravan parks in the smaller towns to use as our base for exploring what the area has to offer.

And this trip was to be no different.

We wanted to spend a few days exploring the Longreach area and decided the perfect place to set up camp would be the small town of Ilfracombe, some 27km east of Longreach.

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er regional centres tend to be a bit quieter and sometimes cheaper than those in the major centres.

Ilfracombe has a line of machinery stretching the entire length of its main street and you can spend hours just walking down it.

Most of the machines have a plaque telling you the history and what it would have been used for.

One piece that caught my eye was a Marshall Oil Tractor which was first used in 1912.

It weighed a massive 11½ ton, travelled at a top speed of four miles per hour and used four gallons of fuel per mile!

Staying at the Ilfracombe Caravan Park is a real experience with a happy hour that is second to none.

Park owners, Jesse and Cathy Hitson have owned the park of the past 10 years and have made some enormous changes in that time.

Jesse had the crowd in stitches as he recounted how he had met his wife and other outback tales.

We spent the next day in Longreach and you could easily spend a few more to take in what this town has to offer.

Qantas Founders Museum.

The two “must visits” are the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and the Qantas Founders Museum.

The Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame pays tribute to Australia’s stockmen and women, pioneering legends and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. It has an art gallery, artefacts, electronic displays, photographs and films.

You could easily spend a full day exploring what it has to offer.

The Qantas Founders Museum is an aviation buffs dream come true and is home to some of Qantas’ famous aircraft, including a DC3, Boeing 747 and 707 airliners.

Guided tours of the 747 and 707 are available as is a wing walking tour of the 747 (weather permitting).

The 707 was found in England in a poor state of repair but after nearly one year of dedicated rebuilding by ex-Qantas engineers and many others it put back into an airworthy state and flown half way around the world to Longreach.

The sad part is both aircraft will never fly again as the runway is too short to allow them to take-off.

Next we are off to Winton, the dinosaur capitol of Australia and home of Waltzing Matilda and Queensland Boulder Opal.

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It’s full steam ahead ONE of the unique features of beautiful Maryborough is the miniature replica steam trains that are operated by the members of the Model Engineers and Live Steamers’ Association (MELSA) and the Whistle Stop’s full sized replica of the Mary Ann. The miniature engines offer rides around specially prepared rail tracks in Queens Park near the city’s post office.

Queens Park, at the heart of Maryborough, is transformed into a steam train buff’s paradise each Thursday and the last Sunday of each month.

The activity begins on Thursday mornings when the Mary Ann steam train, a replica of Queensland’s first steam engine, built by Walkers Engineering in Maryborough in 1873, steams up to take its first passengers.

The Mary Ann, part of the city’s Whistle Stop rail tourist attraction, carries passengers though the beautiful park.

This coincides with the nearby Maryborough Markets. Then, on the last

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Sunday of each month, small but powerful replica model locomotives are thrown into the mix.

They chug around specially built rails near the band rotunda.

Children and adults can

climb aboard.

The sight of little legs, and not so little legs, dangling from the tiny carriages is guaranteed to delight.

On the fourth Sunday of the month there are also bands playing in Queens

Park, food stalls and jumping castles for the kids.

Maryborough’s impressive rail heritage is on show at Whistle Stop Museum located on the site of the heritage – listed railway station in Lennox St.

Australians can expect to live longer AUSTRALIANS can now expect to live longer lives with more years free of disability.

“Whether Australians have more years living free of disability as the overall life expectancy lengthens has important implications for population health and wellbeing, and for Australia’s health and long-term care systems,” said Xing-yan Wen, of the Disability and Aging Unit at the Australian Institute of Health and Wellbeing (AIHW).

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Between 1998 and 2012, male life expectancy at birth rose from 75.9 years to 79.9 years – a gain of four extra years.

For females it rose from 81.5 years to 84.3 years – an extra 2.8 years.

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Boys born in 2012 could expect to live to the age of 62.4 without disability, and a further 17.5 years with some form of disability.

Girls born in 2012 could expect to live to the age of 64.5 without disability, and a further 19.8 years with some form of disability.

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Women who were 65 in 2012 could expect to live 9.5 years without disability and a further 12.5 years with some form of disability, including 5.8 years with a severe or profound core activity limitation.

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The Burrum Heads Markets are held on the second Saturday of each month, from 7–11am, at Burrum Heads Community Hall, with more than 30 stalls offering a variety of arts, crafts, gifts and foods to suit everyone. Go along and enjoy the plentiful stalls full of colour and smells to tantalise your senses in a quaint little holiday township near the mouth of the Burrum River. Phone: 07 4129 5297 The Nikenbah Markets are held at the Hervey Bay Animal Refuge on the first and third Sundays of each month from 6am–noon.

Items for sale include arts and crafts, fresh produce, trash and treasure, cakes and jams and much more.

The Nikenbah Markets are held to raise funds to care for animals at the Hervey Bay Animal Refuge.

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presents Sunday in the Park on the first Sunday of each month at Scarness Park, from 11am for food and noon for music, with arts and craft stallholders, music by fantastic bands and a sausage sizzle by various community organisations.

Not-for-profit groups can register to hold a barbecue fundraiser to help their group by phoning Karen on 4197 4660 at Bay Connect weekdays 9am–3pm.

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Marina Twilight Markets: We may only be a small market but we have a variety of stalls and goods on offer, including toys, jewellery, wallets, locally hand made silver charms, beautifully knitted children’s ware and more. Also Jeanie will be there to read your palm. Go along for a stroll around and a chat, every Friday from 2.30–7.30pm.

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EASY EATING

Polenta cooked with love This versatile grain will help make some lasting memories Angela Casley I STILL remember the first time I ate polenta. I was working in a ski resort and having the time of my life in a small village, Madesimo, high above Lake Como in Italy.

It was always a highlight to eat at home with our Italian friends when, more often than not, polenta was on the menu.

The preparation of the polenta was always a slow process and we would all be called on to stir the pot for five minutes each – a glass of vino in the non-stirring hand.

It cooked for 45 minutes until a beautiful crust, a bit like porridge, formed on the pot.

There was no instant polenta like what we have now.

This was made with love and patience.

Hot, creamy and steaming, with fresh local parmesan grated in at the end of the cooking, along with plenty of pepper, the polenta was the perfect accompaniment for slow-cooked pork chops served with locally gathered mushrooms.

It was meals like this that made for a lasting memory. Over the years, I’ve learned how versatile polenta can be.

Here, I have used it as an alternative to pastry for the base of a tart. Bake it blind until set then top with your favourite fillings.

For me, blue cheese is a must, along with ricotta, tomatoes and rocket.

Another tasty combination is smoked salmon with dill, zucchini and herbs.

The options are endless, and this tart is perfect to whip up as a quick lunch dish.

There is only one way to describe ovenbaked polenta chips – the bomb.

These you have to try, with their subtle taste of rosemary and delicious crunchy texture.

Make polenta earlier in the day and allow it to cool completely before cutting into chips.

Served with aioli, these are great alongside roast chicken or fish, or just on their own as a scrummy snack.

Nick, a friend who is travelling in Italy, has

been sending me beautiful food shots from enviable, sunny locations.

He has shared photos of amazing seafood platters, pizzas and a creamy polenta served with a pork ragu that really took my fancy on a cold spring day.

It was that shot of the creamy polenta that evoked my happy Italian food memories, so here is a simple mushroom-topped version.

It must be served hot as it will start to set if left to sit for too long, so have your friends or family seated ready to eat.

Creamy polenta with mushrooms and thyme Serves 4

Ingredients 2 cups chicken stock 2 cups milk 1 tsp salt 1 cup polenta 20g butter 1 cup grated parmesan 2 tbs olive oil 2 cloves garlic, sliced 200g mushrooms, roughly sliced or broken into pieces 1 tbs thyme leaves Splash of sherry or brandy ¼ cup creme fraiche Method Place stock, milk and salt in a large pot.

Bring to the boil. Add polenta in a steady

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stream, stirring continuously, until mixture is lump-free.

Cook for 10 minutes or until soft and smooth.

Remove from heat and add butter and parmesan. Season with freshly ground pepper.

While polenta sits cook the mushrooms.

Heat oil in a frying pan. Add garlic, mushrooms and thyme. Cook for 5 minutes until soft and cooked through.

Add sherry and let it evaporate.

Serve hot polenta on a plate, topped with the mushrooms. Serve with a dollop of creme fraiche on top. Enjoy while hot.

Ricotta, tomato and rocket tart Serves 6 Ingredients 2 cups stock, chicken or vegetable 1 tbs butter ½ tsp salt 1 cup polenta ½ cup grated parmesan Filling: 2 eggs 100g ricotta 100g blue cheese ½ cup grated parmesan Salt and pepper, to season 4 tomatoes 1 handful rocket Method Preheat oven to 180C.

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Place the stock, butter and salt in a large pot. Bring to a simmer then, whisking to prevent lumps, pour in polenta in a steady stream.

When the mixture is thick, remove from heat and add parmesan.

Spoon polenta into a lined 23cm tart tin. Bake for 20 minutes until set.

For the filling, whisk egg with ricotta, half the cheese, parmesan, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

Pour into the polenta base.

Cut tomatoes into slices and chunks and place on top of filling.

Bake for 35 minutes or until filling is just set.

Remove from oven and cool slightly before removing from tin.

Sprinkle over remaining blue cheese and rocket.

Serve warm or cold.

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FAST FACTS

Contact club president Michelle Parker on 5488 0981.

The Tin Can Bay Craft Club meets each Thursday from 9am–noon at the Cooloola Coast Community Complex, corner of Bayside and Tin Can Bay Rds.

CREATIVE FUN: Birthday party winners of dress as a teen or a queen.

Craft club celebrates birthday THE Tin Can Bay Craft Club ladies celebrated their birthday on August 20 when members got into the party mood and dressed up as teens or queens.

It was the occasion to present Bronwyn McFarland from Palliative Care with a cheque for $1500 and Margaret Ashton from Medical Transport with $500.

A busy team of ladies wrapped and priced the mountain of handmade craft items donated by the members for the Ambulance Flower Show on Oc-

CONGRATULATIONS to our winner Glad Lloyd-Jones from last month’s book competition for the book A

ing of a vintage or classic film. Screenings and refreshment are both provided free of charge.

Limited seats and bookings are essential.

FAST FACTS

Dates and location: Maryborough, Monday, October 12, phone 4190 5788 or Hervey Bay, Wednesday, October 14, phone 4197 4220 Time: 10am–noon Repeats: Daily Contact: Fraser Coast Libraries Contact: 1300 792 949 Contact: library@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

ART AFFAIR 2015 Entry is $5 a person for a maximum of four artwork pieces.

Application forms are available from the Halcro Street Community Centre or by phoning 4194 2441.

An official launch of the exhibition will be held at Gatakers Artspace in Maryborough on Saturday, October 10.

FRIENDS OF THE GALLERY BUS TRIP JOIN the next Friends of the Gallery bus trip on Wednesday, November 25, and start your Christmas shopping early.

The trip will take in the quaint Eumundi markets, as well delights at the Ginger Factory and Macadamia Nut Factory.

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are the doily bag then over two weeks a very interesting technique with decoupage using a palm frond.

For a change of venue, the Craft Club met on the fore-

shore park for a picnic in the spring sunshine on September 10.

An early lunch of barbecue sausages and salad was served.

BOOK WINNER

VINTAGE FILM CLUB THE Fraser Coast(1944) Libraries Vintage Film GASLIGHT Club meets on a monthly basis for a screen-

ART Affair is an exhibition of art and craft pieces created by local artists who have a disability and the council is seeking entries for its 2015 event.

There are no restrictions on age, genre or level of ability.

Individuals and groups are welcome to contribute.

tober 3. Some of the craft ladies spent a morning at the local kindergarten helping the littlies make Father’s Day gifts.

Workshops for September

Tickets are $45 per person which includes return coach seat, morning tea and lucky seat prize draw.

To book, phone the Fraser Coast Cultural Centre on 4197 4206.

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Koala count for Fraser THE Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland is urging local residents to keep their eyes peeled for koalas on October 17 and 18 as part of the Fraser Coast Koala Count.

Volunteers will man the phones from 8am–5pm on Saturday and Sunday and callers will be asked to provide basic details including contact information and where the koala was spotted.

Cr George Seymour Community, Heritage and Family Services Portfolio said “We know of a number of koalas that live in Pioneer Park at Tinana, as well as surrounding locations, and we want to ensure that these animals are healthy and continuing to thrive.”

So keep an eye out and

YOU CAN HELP: The count is on!

anyone that sees a koala can phone 4190 5737 or

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Conservatorium in concert QUEENSLAND Conservatorium Griffith University will perform in concert on Saturday, October 24, at Maryborough City Hall from 1pm.

The concert is part of the Fraser Coast CONnect program, a partnership between Open Conservatori-

um, Gympie Regional Council and Fraser Coast Regional Council.

Local music students have been playing with Young Conservatorium ensembles in Brisbane.

Tickets $10 from Brolga Theatre on 4122 6000 or www.brolgatheatre.org.

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Ukuleles rule, okay Group gets strumming IT IS nigh on impossible to make sad music with a ukulele.

It’s small, light, capable of lovely sounds and filled with a sense of fun, certain not to take itself too seriously.

So it ain’t no fluke that seven retired but not retiring ukulele players and singers – all with a fine sense of humour – have recorded ukulele-based versions of some of their favourite songs.

The group’s members all live in the Bundaberg region and only started learning ukulele a few years ago as rookie hummers and strummers.

As well as raising families, in their working lives members were respectively a high school teacher, a secretary, a hairdresser, a businesswoman, a registered nurse, a university professor and a construction

CONTACT

For more information, phone Karl Neuenfeldt on 0417 194 050 or email phd-productions @hotmail.com or Kate Frawley on 0400 731 162, or email kateuke@hotmail.com

manager, but what they all are now are ukulele players.

So sit back, relax and enjoy a bit of Makin’ Whoopee with Bundy Strum.

Bundy Strum will be performing at Bundaberg area nursing homes and care facilities during the Crush Festival in October.

They entertain at community events and regional festivals.

They perform a mixture of musical styles featuring both group and solo singing ... and lots of ukuleles.

BUNDY STRUM MEMBERS: Rob Saunders, Helen Ragni, Ineke Jongedyk, Lyn Hillier, Kate Frawley, Karl Neuenfeldt and Angela Sheridan.

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