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Dear Readers As our community continues to grow, I'm thrilled to share events, milestones, and changes that highlight the spirit of our coastal haven.

First, let’s raise a toast to 50 years of service from Volunteer Marine Rescue Round Hill—a cornerstone of safety and dedication that has tirelessly supported our waters. Another exciting event to mark on your calendars is the Miriam Vale Rodeo on 12 April, promising a day of thrills, and community fun.

Our heartfelt farewells go out to John and Noni of Agnes Hardware, who after more than 27 years of service to our community, have decided to pass on the reins of their business. Their presence will be missed, and we wish them all the best in their next chapter.

Meanwhile, fresh beginnings await with new businesses opening their doors, including the Blooming Barrel congratulations on a successful opening day!

Index The 1770 Dragons continue to impress in recent competitions, proving their determination and teamwork.

Congratulations are in order for the Agnes Water Longboard Classic for yet another year—though Mother Nature did bring some challenges with the rainy week that impacted most sports.

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Looking ahead, we encourage everyone to attend the upcoming Agnes Water community forum hosted by the council.

It’s an excellent opportunity to voice your thoughts and discuss future aspirations for our region. With the upcoming elections be sure to stay tuned for updates from our local representatives.

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Thank you for being part of this amazing journey—I feel privileged to share with you.

Let’s celebrate, support, and grow together as we continue to write the next chapter of The Coastal Rag!

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Miriam Vale Rodeo: A Proud Tradition That Brings the Community Together

For over 70 years, the Miriam Vale Rodeo has been the heart and soul of this small Queensland community.

What began in 1953 as a humble camp draft, thanks to H.A Burgess and family and Jim Bayliss, has blossomed into a cherished annual event that unites locals and visitors alike. With its roots firmly planted in tradition, the rodeo has grown to include a full junior competition and a packed one-day event that showcases the spirit and resilience of Miriam Vale.

hardship, sponsored talented juniors to compete internationally in places like New Zealand and America, and strengthened grassroots sports and events.

The rodeo has also produced its fair share of legends, such as Darcy Ward, a professional bronc rider, and the Ferris family, whose legacy of excellence continues to inspire young competitors.

Cliff Roylance, a true local, was born in Miriam Vale in 1946 and has been an integral part of the rodeo's history.

After serving as President for a decade, he now holds the position of Vice President and continues to play a vital role in keeping the event alive. Bernie Scott, another dedicated committee member, moved to the area in 1962.

After years on a cattle property near Bororen, Bernie has settled in Miriam Vale and remains passionate about the rodeo’s importance.

The rodeo isn’t just about thrilling events like bull riding or barrel racing.

It’s a testament to the enduring strength of a community that has rallied together for generations. Families like the Kellys, Smallcombes, and Roylances have passed down their commitment to the event, ensuring its legacy remains strong. However, with an ageing committee, there’s always an interest for fresh faces to join and help carry this tradition into the future.

The Miriam Vale Rodeo celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2023—a milestone that saw a fantastic turnout and an incredibly successful event. Beyond entertainment, the rodeo gives back to the community in meaningful ways.

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rodeo is an opportunity for families to connect, for locals to celebrate their shared heritage, and for the wider region to experience the charm of Miriam Vale. Attendees can enjoy live music after the event by Rodeo Rock’s Dallas Ruhland, free camping, and breakfast on Sunday morning.

Photo: Above - Jack Ryan 1969 Photos supplied by Bernie Scott

The success of this event wouldn’t be possible without the tireless efforts of volunteers, community groups and businesses. From the touch football team, the SES managing the car parking to the canteen volunteers.

With canteen proceeds being distributed to the local organisations who participated. it’s a community effort through and through. With additional support from the Gladstone Regional Council and businesses like Ergon, which contributed to essential floodlighting and underground power projects, the rodeo remains a shining example of what can be achieved when a town comes together.

Cliff and Bernie share how great it is Ato support this event, whether it’s by joining the committee, volunteering, or simply showing up and enjoying the festivities. They have gotten so much out of being a part of this annual event and they know you will too. The rodeo is more than just a long-standing tradition; it’s all about community, run by locals, for locals, with all proceeds reinvested into the town or surrounding communities.

So, mark your calendars for Saturday 12 April 2025 and bring your family to the next Miriam Vale Rodeo. It’s more than an event—it’s a celebration of community, heritage, and the shared belief that together, we can achieve anything.

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Richard, a seasoned veterinary surgeon with a background in studying large animals, emphasised the importance of the choices we make. If we want a better food system that rewards nutrient density, chemical free food and buying in a way that supports our local community, we can choose that system.

Rachael Treasure: Renowned for her storytelling, Rachael captivated the audience with her insights on communication, creativity, community, and collaboration. She encouraged everyone to get their politicians on board to see change in our food network.

Celebrating Local Flavours: Eat Local Discovery Dinner and Fundraiser On 1st March 2025, the Eat Local Discovery Dinner and Fundraiser brought together over 150 guests for an unforgettable evening of community, collaboration, and culinary excellence.

The afternoon started with Dave Jacobs and his daughter Milenka performing to set the vibe. The event featured a delectable array of canapés, mains, sides, and desserts, all showcasing the finest local produce from the region’s dedicated farmers and artisans.

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Murry Hallam from Practical Aquaponics: Murry spoke passionately about food purity, food security, and food sovereignty, highlighting the significance of sustainable farming practices.

Acknowledgements and Thanks The evening concluded with heartfelt thanks from Luke Tresize, who expressed his gratitude for the amazing turnout and the community collaboration that made the event possible. The food producers, who went above and beyond,

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were central to the event’s success.

Special thanks were then extended to all the local producers that made the night possible. A heartfelt appreciation was also given to the homeschoolers who volunteered as waitstaff, and to Phil Suter for his significant contributions to making the event happen. Luke emphasised that the night was about bringing the community together and building a system outside the 'big chains.'

The Eat Local Discovery Dinner and Fundraiser was not just an event but a movement, celebrating the strength of community bonds and the importance of supporting local producers for a sustainable future.

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Photos of the evening supplied by event organisers.

Right: Dave Jacobs and daughter Milenka Left: Homeschooler donating time as waitstaff Below: Rachael Treasure speaking to attendees

The Blooming Barrel Hobby Lounge: Your New Home for Gaming Adventures

Earlier this month, The Blooming Barrel Hobby Lounge officially opened its doors, welcoming everyone into a cosy space purposely built to provide comfortable browsing, learning, and playing tabletop games. Many of you may have already met the owners, Mitch and Kaitie, at the markets over the past year when they were trading as Shipwreck Cards.

Through the support of the community, The Blooming Barrel has evolved from a small card-selling stall into a full-fledged tabletop gaming hub. The store features two distinct areas: the retail space, which offers a variety of products, including trading cards, board games, and puzzles; and the Play Space, where events such as play, trade, and learn sessions will be hosted. The Play Space is also home to the Games Library which houses a growing collection of games available for full access at a low $5 daily fee.

With these purpose-built areas, The Blooming Barrel aims to be more than just a shop—it strives to be a space where everyone can feel at home, build friendships, and grow through shared hobbies.

Opening day was a fantastic success, with gamers and curious passersby filling the shop to explore its offerings.

Visitors browsed a selection of trading cards, miniatures, and board games, while others tested out the play areas with free use of the games library.

A highlight of the day was the free gaming sessions, where guests dove into quick rounds of board games and trading card battles. The atmosphere buzzed with excitement as players met new opponents, learned new strategies, and shared their love for tabletop gaming.

it out, and experience the magic of tabletop gaming. Follow The Blooming Barrel Hobby Lounge on Facebook or Instagram to stay updated about upcoming events and news!

Kaitlan Lavender and Mitchell Cooper Photos supplied by Blooming Barrel

In addition to casual gaming, The Blooming Barrel will host regular events, including Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, learn-to-play sessions, competitive tournaments, casual mingle-and-play meetups, and miniature painting workshops.

Whether you're a veteran gamer, exploring a new hobby, or just enjoy casual gaming, there's something for everyone.

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An End of an Era: Our Hardware Store has Sold Agnes Water Building Centre & Hardware was established on 4 December 1997. We started operating our hardware store in the Agnes Water Shopping Centre complex in a 60m2 shop.

As business grew, we moved to the corner of Rafting Ground Road (Homeware’s building), where we operated for 2.5 years before purchasing our land here in Bicentennial Drive. We have lived here for 36 years. When we first arrived, there were only approximately 800 residences, and at present, there are approximately 8,500. We have witnessed and experienced many changes. Agnes Water 1770 is such a beautiful place, without a single traffic light!

We are very happy with the changes, as life 36 years ago was VERY tough here. There was a mail run and bread delivery three times a week, and one tiny general store at the Mango Tree Shop. This store was operated by Mr Ken Tucker, who did an excellent job providing essentials for the locals and visitors. Ken is still a resident here in Agnes Water.

At that time, the Tavern was under construction, and the Service Station was being built. You had to travel to Bundaberg for shopping—otherwise, you would have starved—travelling 45 kilometres of dirt road to get there.

The main road going up to the shops was also dirt.

Our first week here, deciding whether to settle, was AWFUL. I said to John, "Please take us back to civilisation in Sydney." But he chose the block on Watkins Road and promised the future would be much brighter!

Looking ahead, it’s hard to understand why people complain about what we have today. I’m sure people have bought property here because it is not like a big city, so hopefully, it retains its unique balance. We raised our children here, and employment was very necessary for us. We did not want to lose our children and see them move away. This is paradise and a very safe place to raise children.

John, being a builder/bricklayer, was frequently asked to source products.

While building our first home on Watkins Road, we realised the need for a hardware store. We began buying extra supplies and helping people, but the Council stopped us from operating at home, along with two other businesses doing the same.

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town by providing employment. We currently have 25 employees. We wish to thank every one of our employees, past and present, who have helped us keep providing for our area through all the ups and downs. One employee has worked with us for over 20 years— she has truly been the backbone of our business—many, many thanks to Janelle Guymer. We also have several employees who have worked with us for 10 years or more and are still part of our team.

We sincerely thank the community and surrounding areas that have supported us over the past 27.5 years.

You have truly been an inspiration through your friendships and support as we have grown our business. Words cannot describe the friendships we have formed over the years, and we thank you for them. As they say, if you support where you live, the community thrives.

We WELCOME our new owner, Beau Small. Beau is a builder from the Sunshine Coast. Being younger, he will bring fresh ideas to the business. We know he will carry on as we have and, in time, take the business to the next level. We wish him success in this new venture and know you will support Beau as much as you have supported us. Our final THANK YOU goes to our children: Beau, Sarah, Chad, Melissa, Anna, Glen, Belinda, and Gary, who have joined us on this journey, experiencing all the ups and downs of business life.

- Sarah worked with us for approx 13

years as a Frame & Truss Detailer.

At the time she was one of three only female Detailers in Qld, a great achievement, - Chad and Beau have worked as Carpenters in our building business, - Anna worked as receptionist for a short period before starting her family, then came back and worked the weekend for a period of time.

- Melissa worked in administration with us for many years, - Glen worked in the Truss Shed then went on and completed his carpenters apprenticeship with our son Beaus company.

Granddaughters Halle, Maddison, and Ada have worked casually in the shop.

Halle has since found her passion in hospitality.

Belinda, Gary, and their family have always lived in North Queensland, now residing in Tarzali.

You are all just beautiful children, and we are blessed with 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

It is a sad day for us as we built this business from scratch, so our souls are deeply connected to it. But it is also a great day as we look forward to retirement! John will still assist with the handover to Beau, ensuring a smooth transition toward his ultimate goals.

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Golf Club Weekly Highlights: Rain, Results, and Upcoming Events The welcome rain this week disrupted some of our weekly competitions; however, we did manage to hold some events.

Thursday, 20 March: The 4BBB Stableford competition was won by the team of John Jennings and Neale Dent with 46 points, followed by runners-up Tania Dickson and John McLean with 43 points. John Jennings also won the pin shot on hole 3, Lachlan Hazell on holes 4 and 6, and Jay Bills on hole 5. Lachlan also won the Men'sLlongest Drive and Di Wolfe the Ladies. Special thanks to Paul Gripske from Gripske & Sons.

Friday, 21 March: The Chook Run was won by Dale Cameron with a net 24.

Synon Holland placed second with a net 25 1/2, and Vic Glass came third with a net 26 1/2. Both Dale Cameron and Ashley Newstead shot 2 over par for a 36 on the back 9. Nick Fedden won the pin shot on hole 12, Chris Wilkinson on hole 13, Ken Armstrong on hole 14, and Ashley Newstead on

hole 17.

Saturday, 22 March: The individual Stableford round saw Chris Wilkinson win with 40 points on a countback from Rick Petterson, who placed second. Lachlan Hazell took third place with 39 points, and Dale Cameron came fourth with 36 points.

Chris Wilkinson also won the pin shot on hole 3, Neale Dent on hole 4, Lachlan Hazell on hole 5, and Rick Gazzard on hole 6. Sue Hughes won the Ladies Longest Drive, while Mark Cornelissen claimed the Men's.

Thursday, 27 March: Tim Anderson won the individual Stableford event with a 4-over-par round, scoring 42 points. John McLean secured second place with 39 points, and Drew Clarke placed third with 37 points. Rick Gazzard won the pin shot on hole 3, Lachlan Hazell on hole 4, Jay Bills on hole 5, and Steve Black on hole 6.

Gary Pengelly won the men's longest drive. Thank you again to Gripske & Sons for their support.

Friday, 28 March: The Chook Run saw Ashley Newstead and Lachlan Hazell both score 41 on the front 9 for the best gross score of the day. Blake Townsend won overall with a net 27, Matt Eales came second with a net 28 1/2, and Chris Wilkinson placed third with a net 30. Chris also won the pin shot on hole 3, Ryan Watson on hole 4, and Nick Fedden on hole 8. Julian Eberhard won the "off the green" putting competition with 22 points.

The first round of the Door Doctors match play is due to start on Saturday, 12 April. There are still a few places left if any players would like to nominate. Please phone the clubhouse at 4974 9663.

We will be open every day over the Easter weekend and look forward to seeing everyone for a round!

Jo-Anne Lawrence - Town of 1770 Golf Course & Driving Range

Local Teen Shines in Tennis Australia's Emerging Leaders Program Local teen Edi Rodgers has graduated from Tennis Australia's Emerging Leaders Program. On Saturday, 15 March, in Rockhampton, he was presented with his certificate and a glass trophy at the Central Regional Assembly meeting.

Edi completed a Tournament Director course, a Trainee Coaching course, organised a local junior tournament in August last year, and gained behind-the-scenes experience when he volunteered at the Brisbane International in January this year.

Since the age of four, Edi has been a regular on the Agnes Water Tennis court at Bicentennial Drive, where Angie Draheim has been encouraging and energising players of all ages.

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Angie’s agility with a racquet and her warm personality have proved to be an excellent combination, inspiring local kids to play, learn and have fun.

She's played a significant role in ensuring Agnes Water kids have participated in Brisbane International's Primary Schools Cup for nine years running, and Edi attended several of those events in his younger days.

At 15 years old, Edi remains passionate about playing tennis. He coaches red and orange ball kids in Agnes Water and, when possible, travels to weekend tournaments.

It's fantastic to see a program

by Tennis Australia and Tennis Queensland upskilling our local youth.

The Emerging Leaders Program is offered annually, with more details available online.

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1770 Dragons: Best Hall of Medals Ever at State Level The 1770 Dragons paddled with heart at the recent Queensland Dragon Boat State Championships on the Sunshine Coast. Teams from all over Queensland converged on Kawana Lakes, competing on Friday afternoon, Saturday, and Sunday.

For many years, the team has made the commitment to compete at the state level. We are only a small team in comparison to many of the South East Coast teams.

This year, the small regional team of 25 paddlers attended the championships and they were gettng noticed as they competed in the finals of eight races and received six place medals.

The team, under the leadership of coaches Jen Hansen and Kerrie Tanzer, achieved the best results in the history of the club, coming home with two gold medals, two silver medals, and two bronze medals, racing with either 20 or 10 paddlers, a sweep, and a drummer.

Our 2025 results at the state level: - 2km race - 20s Senior A Mixed silver medal - 500m - 20s Senior A Mixed - bronze medal - 500m - 10s Senior A Women - bronze medal - 500m - 10s Senior B Open - gold medal - 200m - 10s Senior A Mixed - silver medal - 200m - 10s Senior B Open - gold medal

and taking it to the competitive level if that’s what you’re interested in.

Next month, paddlers from the 1770 Dragons will travel to Sydney for the National Competition. We are very proud of Marjie Bryant and Jason Pukallus, who are part of the Queensland team, both travelling many miles to Brisbane for training with their representative team throughout the year. We also have Gary Rapley, Paul Tanzer, Ron Barker, Keith Tucker, Jan Bergman, and Lyn Harms wearing the maroon and travelling to Sydney in April, representing Central Queensland.

They have been attending training in Bundaberg as part of the lead-up to the Nationals. A support crew of husbands and wives will make the journey into NSW for the week-long competition, including state racing and club racing.

Once the Nationals are over, our regional Wide Bay Series begins with regattas at Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Tin Can Bay, and 1770. The 1770 Dragons have always been strong in the Wide Bay Series, but all the Wide Bay teams have been going from strength to strength.

Photos supplied by 1770 Dragons from the Championships.

Gary Rapley and Keith Turner with 2 gold, a silver and a bronze Photo below: Team spirit – our team has the greatest team spirit with high fives for all paddlers.

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The team is made up of a variety of members, with a variety of ages and strengths. Being a small team limits the categories we can enter. We often find we are entering A Division races because of our 40-year-old paddlers, along with many older paddlers in the boat. The larger clubs are able to enter the A Division races using only their 40-year-old members. The amazing thing to note is that we still remain competitive, with our team spirit and experience in the boat making the difference. We are proud of our inclusive club, with many valuing the friendships and support provided through the dragon boat paddling family.

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Volunteer Marine Rescue Round Hill 50 Years Serving The Community - Come Help Celebrate On April 12, 2025, Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Round Hill will celebrate an incredible milestone—its 50th anniversary.

What started as a small, dedicated group of locals working together to ensure the safety of boaters navigating the unpredictable entrance to Round Hill Creek has grown into a vital community organisation providing life-saving services for half a century. Today, VMR Round Hill stands as a testament to the power of volunteerism, commitment, and community spirit.

In the last five years, VMR Round Hill has continued its legacy of service while adapting to the changing needs of the community. Over this period, they have responded to more than 200 tasks, ranging from search and rescue operations and breakdowns to medical evacuations. These efforts have been carried out by a small, dedicated group of volunteers who continue to serve the community with the same passion and commitment as the original founders.

The story of VMR Round Hill began in 1975, when a group of concerned residents, including Jack and Nora Lewis, Jack Chalmers, Paige Ball, and others, recognised the need for a rescue service to assist the boating public. At a meeting held on April 12, 1975, at the 1770 General Store..

The group understood that local knowledge of Round Hill Creek could make all the difference in times of emergency, and so, Air Sea Rescue Round Hill was born.

The rising number of boats in the region and the increasing popularity of Round Hill Creek as a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef have added to the workload. The creek, once a dependable waterway, has become more challenging to navigate, particularly at low tide, further emphasizing the importance of the rescue service.

Despite these challenges, VMR Round Hill remains steadfast in its mission, with volunteers manning the radios for a combined total of over 20,000 hours in the past five years alone.

The first president, Kevin Maultby, along with other founding members, set out to establish a reliable communication and rescue network. They secured the callsign VN4NL, and the first radio, a Crammond 150 HF, was set up in the General Store.

This radio served as the lifeline for the community, providing communication with the outside world and coordinating emergency medical evacuations through the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

“Over the last five years, we’ve had more boats on the water, and with that, more incidents requiring our attention,” said a spokesperson for VMR Round Hill. “But the dedication of our volunteers has never wavered. From search and rescues to assisting with vessel breakdowns, we’ve been able to offer a vital service to the boating public 24/7.”

In the years that followed, VMR Round Hill expanded its operations. In 1988, they became incorporated as Round Hill Air Sea Rescue Inc, and by 1991, the group had secured a permanent headquarters on Captain Cook Drive. This base, which included a well-equipped kitchen, training room, and radio room, became a hub for both the rescue service and community activities.

However, as the demand for services grows, so does the challenge of sustaining the volunteer base. The volunteers, many of whom are aging, face the need for new recruits to ensure the future of the organisation. With the boating community expanding and the responsibility of safeguarding the region's waters becoming more complex, the call for new volunteers has never been more urgent.

The introduction of VHF radios in the mid80s greatly expanded the communication capacity, while the launch of new vessels, including 'Round Hill 2' in 1990, marked important milestones in its rescue capabilities. By 1994, they had built its first secure boat shed, and in 1999, the completion of a communication center solidified the infrastructure.

As VMR Round Hill celebrates 50 years of service, it is not just looking back at its past achievements but also focusing on the future. The 50th anniversary is an opportunity to recognise the incredible work of past and present volunteers, as well as the unwavering support from the local community and partner organisations like Queensland Water Police, Queensland Ambulance Service, and VMR colleagues from Gladstone and Bundaberg.

The most significant achievement came in 2007, with the completion of a dedicated rescue boat shed and training facility at Round Hill Creek. This new facility ensured that VMR Round Hill had a secure home for its equipment and volunteers.

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The anniversary celebration on April 12, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM will be a chance to reflect on the history, honor the volunteers who have made it all possible,

and celebrate the community that continues to support this essential service. The event will serve as both a celebration and a reminder of the vital role that VMR Round Hill plays in keeping the local waters safe.

“We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished over the past 50 years, but we know that our work is far from over,” said a VMR Round Hill spokesperson. “This milestone is not just a celebration of our past; it’s a reminder of the continued need for volunteers to carry this legacy forward.”

As we enter the next 50 years, the commitment to the community remains unchanged. With its highly trained and dedicated volunteers, state-of-the-art equipment, and a strong support system, VMR Round Hill will continue to provide a vital service to the boating public and ensure the safety of all who venture into the waters of Round Hill Creek and beyond.

The legacy of VMR Round Hill is a story of dedication, courage, and community, and it will continue for many years to come. For those interested in joining the volunteer ranks, we encourage new members to step forward and become part of this proud tradition of service.

For more information about the 50th anniversary celebration or how to get involved, visit VMR Round Hill’s website or contact the organisation directly.

Safe Boating to all VMR Round Hill Team

Photo left to right: Betty Wait Lee and Clive McMahon Photo below: VMR Round Hill serving the boating community

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Photo to the left: 50th National Medals Photo below: The first rescue vessel

Meet the Eurimbula Rural Fire Brigade Volunteers Get to know our members: Martin Tansley Current position: Sixth Officer and Chairperson When did you join the Rural Fire Service (RFS)? Early 2023?

Why did you join? I have always wanted to be part of a community fire brigade. Turns out my dad did the same thing.

What’s your day job? I own my own business Attitude Audio part time, and during the week I work for IT Guardian.

Who is in your family? My wife Roshelle (Camp shop & Taxi driver), Jake, and Victoria (In NZ).

What do you love most about being a firefighter? I love being able to help turn a bad day into a not-so-bad day.

Lets be honest, shit happens. Fire can

be devastating and scary, but I am here with my fellow crew members, to minimise damage, and get things back under control, so the community can keep moving forward.

Anything else you’d like to say? I believe in community, and community supporting each other. I encourage others to become part of a brigade so we can all join forces and combat scenarios that occur. Together we can do anything. In addition, our brigade feels more to me like another family, one that I can count on and lean on.

Oh, and I do feel a bit of a kid when I can dress-up and turn on the lights and siren.

Meet the Radjah Shelduck: A Classy Quack You don’t need to be an expert birder to spot this one. With its crisp black-and-white suit, pale pink legs, and calm, watchful eyes, the Radjah Shelduck (say it “ra-ja”) is one of the most distinctive ducks in Agnes Water.

Locals sometimes call it the Burdekin Duck, but whatever the name, it’s definitely not your average pond-hopper.

Unlike the more camouflaged brown ducks, the Radjah Shelduck looks like it’s dressed for a formal dinner party. Its white chest and dark wings really stand out against the water.

Photo: Martin Tansley, supplied by Eurimbula Rural Fire Brigade

What was the most memorable fire for you? Being relatively new to the brigade, Gwyn Range fire. I watched field grass burn faster than I could run. It is an eye opener seeing it first hand, TV does not show you that.

It was overwhelming with so many other firefighters from so many other brigades all coming together as one united front. We got in, we got it done, we went home safe.

GREAT WEATHER FOR DUCKS

BY JODIE RICHARDS

Eurimbula Rural Fire Brigade.

Photos courtesy of Stephen Goldsworthy

While they look fancy, they’re a down-to-earth duck—often seen hanging out near still water or dabbling for aquatic snacks, their heads underwater and their tails in the air. Radjahs are known to form lifelong bonds and are usually found in pairs or small family groups. If you see one, chances are its partner is nearby.

Like most ducks, they’re opportunistic omnivores, feeding on insects, seeds and small aquatic critters. But they’re not deep divers—they prefer to pick off the surface or forage in the shallows and they love a puddle after rain when waterlogged underground critters float to the surface for a Shelduck feast!

Radjahs love all water—fresh, salt or brackish—so you’ll find them in or around the ponds at the Beach Houses Estate, dams at the Cove and Ranches Estates, at the 1770 Golf Course, around any puddle on Round Hill Road as you drive by and, occasionally, they’ll even float around under the bridge to main beach.

Of the 24 duck species found in Australia, 10 can be seen in and around Agnes Water. Over the next few issues, Wild About Agnes Water will help turn you into a duck expert with our Good Weather for Ducks series.

Want to take it further? Join the “Agnes Water & 1770 Birders” Facebook page for tips, sightings and friendly duck talk.

In the meantime, if you’re walking past a dam or a quiet waterhole, keep an eye out for the unmistakable black-andwhite flash of Agnes Water’s most elegant duck.

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LO CAL , STATE & FED E RAL GOVE RN ME N T U P DAT E S

Miriam Vale Welcome to the Region Morning Tea Gladstone Regional Council and the Gladstone Region Neighbourhood Centre have been hosting a series of ‘Welcome to the Region’ Morning Tea events across the region to welcome our newest residents and connect them with valuable services.

The most recent Welcome to the Region Morning Tea was supported

by UnitingCare, Agnes Water and was held on Wednesday 12 March at Miriam Vale.

This event was in partnership with the Gladstone Regional Libraries’ First 5 Forever Family Fun Day and saw approximately 80 community members walk through the doors.

Many new residents who attended the event had relocated to our region from all over Australia, including from towns such as Darwin, Cairns and as far south as Tasmania.

Residents were happy to connect with 17 local organisations who service the Miriam Vale area and enjoyed connecting with other residents over morning tea.

Local shop owners reported that community members who had attended the event enjoyed their time.

The next ‘Welcome to the Region Morning Tea’ will be hosted at Agnes Water Community Centre on Saturday 14 June.

Gladstone Regional Council Photos supplied by Gladstone Regional Council from the Welcome to the Region Morning Tea.

Tech Savvy Rebates Open for Tourism

• Local Tourism Operators encouraged to apply for $2500 rebates to help improve visitor experiences and future-proof their businesses.

• More than $3 million in rebates available to support more than 1,000 tourism operators to boost their tech take up.

• The Tourism Business Digital Adaption Program is open to micro, small and medium-sized businesses.

The call is out to local tourism operators to boost their tech take up and apply for $2,500 rebates. The Tourism Business Digital Adaption Program has $3 million in rebates available for micro, small and medium-sized tourism businesses to help them stay tech-savvy and ready to attract more tourists.

Whether it’s improving websites, simplifying online bookings, upgrading payment systems, or boosting social media management, this program aims to help businesses thrive in today’s digital world. Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett said the rebates will help fast track tourism operators to reach more customers.

“The Crisafulli Government understands the importance of small businesses in the tourism sector which is why we have also directed the Queensland Small Business Commissioner to reduce the red tape that suffocated industry under the former Labor Government,” said Mr Bennett.

“We know that staying up to date with ever-changing digital technologies can be difficult for small businesses, but these rebates offer a solution to help overcome that challenge.

Stephen Bennett Member for Burnett

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LO CA L , STAT E & F EDER A L G OV ER N M EN T UPDAT ES

A Call for Change with the People First Party

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• Flexible childcare – payments made to parents to care for their children instead of big childcare companies.

• Lower income tax – raising the tax-free threshold from $18,200 to $40,000.

So, please give the People First Party a go on May 3rd. People First by name and by nature. https://www.peoplefirstparty.au/ Because if you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always got.

Lance Price

• A public bank and insurance – putting competition back into the banking system and banks back into the community.

• An infrastructure bank – stopping the borrowing of overseas money to fund infrastructure, especially infrastructure purchased overseas.

• Voluntary superannuation – stopping the fat cats from living off your super while you struggle to pay your home loan.

Boyce Ready for Election I’m all systems go after the Prime Minister called a federal election for May 3.

Under Labor, regional Australians are poorer and are being hit with higher taxes, higher grocery prices, and higher energy bills. Our community can’t afford another three years of this Labor Government.

As the local Federal Member for Flynn, I’m advocating for our community, including better local healthcare, stronger telecommunications infrastructure, and protecting Central Queensland’s future. Cost-of-living pressure is the number one issue I hear from people of all walks of life around the Flynn electorate.

The LNP has a plan to fight cost-ofliving pressure by getting inflation down and alleviating household cost pressures. This includes halving the fuel excise, saving families up to $1,500. We also have a plan to back small businesses as the key driver of economic growth and security. This is why we have already committed to extending the value of assets eligible for instant write-off to $30,000 for firms

with an annual turnover of up to $10 million.

Our plan will immediately address the housing crisis. Through this initiative, we will free up more than 100,000 homes in the next five years and unlock up to 500,000 new homes through new infrastructure funding. We will rebalance our migration program to relieve pressure on housing and community services.

Gracemere to the north, Gladstone or Agnes Water to the east, Wondai to the south, or one of the towns in between, I am committed to ensuring strong representation for the Flynn electorate.

I will continue to deliver for our region.

Colin Boyce - Member for Flynn

Additionally, we aim to grow our GP workforce because a strong pipeline of homegrown doctors is critical to increasing the number of bulkbilling GPs. The LNP’s $400 million commitment will incentivise junior doctors to train in general practice, helping to fill shortages in rural and regional areas.

The Flynn electorate generates an enormous amount of income, and as such, we should be given a greater share of the economic pie. I am fully committed to the Flynn electorate and have made a concerted effort to visit and speak with as many local communities as I can. Whether you live in the Central Highlands to the west, ISSUE 1264 |

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I MP O RTANT COM M U NIT Y C ON TAC TS

GLADSTONE REGIONAL COUNCIL Phone: (07) 4970 0700

E ME RG E N CY POLICE PH: 000 IN AN EMERGENCY

D E FIBRILLATO R LOCAT ION S Agnes Water/1770 Local Ambulance,

For urgent matters (e.g., burst water main), call anytime, day or night, and after-hours calls will be redirected to our Emergency Call Centre.

Non-urgent: Call during opening hours Opening Hours:

Agnes Water 4899 4000

8.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday

Agnes Water First Officer: 0428 815 568

Agnes Water Post Office,

Eurimbula First Officer: 0423 464 037

Food works, IGA Supermarket, Codie’s Place, Captain Creek Sport & Rec. Agnes Water Tavern. LiveLife Pharmacy.

Council General Meetings: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month.

If you need to let council know of a problem in your area, then “Snap, Send & Solve”

TRANSFER STATIONS MUST WEAR ENCLOSED SHOES Agnes Water: Mon – Fri - 8am – 12pm Sat & Sun - 8 – 12 & 1 - 4pm Baffle Creek: Thurs – Mon - 1pm – 4pm Rosedale: Thurs – Mon -

8am – 11am

LIBRARY 71 Springs Rd, Agnes Water Mon – Fri 9am – 1pm, 2pm – 5 pm Saturday - 9am - 12 pm Activities Mah-jong Wed 9.30 - 1pm Cards 500 Wed 9.30 – 1pm Chess Club on Fridays 9.30 - 1pm (for those that want to learn and those who wish to have a game or two) Storytime Thursdays 10.30 – 11.30

MU S E UM NEW EXHIBITION – DOOR OF DESTINY Open Monday-Sunday 10.00am - 2.00pm 69 Springs Road, Agnes Water (opposite the Visitor Information Centre) Ph. (07) 4974 9511 Adults $5.00. Children FREE

Miriam Vale 4974 6000 Rosedale 4153 8636 Police Link (non- urgent) 131 444

RURAL FIRE BRIGADES

FIRE WARDENS Eurimbula: 0411 269 510 Colosseum: 0429 953 048 Lowmead 1 & 2: 0428 569 131 Wartburg: 0436 942 422 Rosedale 1 & 2: 0422 727 330

RURAL FIRE BRIGADE - NOTICE We are all volunteers, we are glad to help people out, donations welcome!

1770 Bowls Club, 1770 Camping Ground, Rosedale Hotel, Baffle Creek General store,

The Reef Caravan Park, Sandcastles Resort and Chappy House donated by Rotary.

4CYT E PAT H OLO GY Located at Agnes Water Doctors & at Impact Community Health.

2853 Round Hill Rd, Agnes Water Clinic Phone: 0402 682 086

JP S E RVICES

A fire that is more than 2m x 2m wide needs a permit!

Phone your local fire station.

Available at :

Agnes Water/1770 SES - 132 500

COUNCIL OFFICE

Flood or Storm Emergencies Ph: Ian (07) 4974 9330.

E: Ian.jones@ses.qfes.qld.gov.au Baffle Creek & Rosedale SES Training 2nd & 4th Tues 10am @Rosedale Ph: Margaret 4156 6223 / 0448 486 176

ME DICAL

Shore Care Family Doctor: 4859 1234 Impact Dr Dani: 4902 2000 DC Doctor & Dentist: 4974 7707 Agnes Water Doctors - 4803 5451 Poisons Info: 13 11 26 Ambulance: 13 12 33 13 HEALTH: 13 432584

CH E MISTS

Agnes Water Pharmacy - 4974 9700 LiveLife Pharmacy - 4803 5291

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Agnes Water Ampol,

Agnes/1770 RTC, POST OFFICE Baffle Creek ring Jon: 0408 068 169 Madeline 0427 569 199 Captain Creek ring Rochelle: 0404 011 616

WILD LIFE AS S ISTA NC E

WIldlife Carer - Yvonne Thompson 0427 860 801 Vet (07) 4974 9045 Snake Catchers Jason: 0421 174 128 Tim Hein: 0424 629 801 Michael: 0490 945 016 Leah 0468 907 130 or Corey 0434 855 662 Katherine 0487 172 980 Kathy Robertson Cipak: 0419 672 899 Marine strandings: 1300 130 372 Qld parks & Wildlife 4974 9350

C O M M UN I T Y G R O UPS , C HUR C HES A N D SUPPORT

Water and 1770. 0488 087 622 SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH dcrmarkets@gmail.com Service every Sabbath discoverycoastrotary@gmail.com Saturday 9.30–10.40am, 11am–12pm Main 1770 Art Show: Lynne 0411126701 Discovery Coast Sport & Rec: Service Lutheran Church, James St, 1770 Bowls Club: Ph 0480355114 secretarydcsraaw@gmail.com Rosedale. Ph: 4974 7234.

1770 Dragons: Keith 0427261253 Disc Coast Tourism & Commerce: (DCTC) Agnes Blues, Roots & Rock Festival: Email: info@dctc.com.au. Ph: 0458 491 770 Agnes Water SDA Fellowship meet on a Saturday. For more info please contact Ph 0458 491 770, Discovery Vibes choir and marimba in 0458 040 300. info@agnesbluesandroots.com.au Seventeen Seventy by Helga Bateman Agnes Conservation Community 0418752558 Contact info@agnescc.org.au Discovery Coast Women’s: 2nd Thurs of POWER COMMUNITY CHURCH AW Childcare: Ph 4974 9066 each month. 10:00am to 12:00pm, (Old Hall)) St John’s 76 James St Rosedale. Services AW Craft Ladies: 1st Wed of the month. 9am Contact: 0437 233 799.

– 12 pm. 12 Seaspray Dve. Judy: 4974 7373 Imperial Vale Station: Every Tuesday Meet 10am every Sunday. Contact Agnes Water Men’s Shed: & Greet. 10am FREE smoko! Mary 0439 831 Pastor Dave 0438979994 Dennis 0400 831 693 806.

Pastor Shelly 0438874700 Agnes Water Active Riders: Bronwyn 0448 Playgroups supported by BUSHKIDS: 938 493 Contact Sasha - 0427 848 239 AW/1770 Little Athletics: Anna 0431 099 - Agnes Water Playgroup: Tues 9-11am 479. awla1770@gmail.com - Captain Creek Playgroup - Mon 9-11am S UP P ORT S E RVI C ES AW Orchid & Foliage Group: 1st Wed of the - Miriam Vale ‘Playtime’: Wed 930-1130am month.10am – 12 noon. 0417 141 775 - Lowmead play group: Every Wed 9-11am - Wartburg: Thurs 930-11am (Every 2nd wk) Uniting Care Discovery Coast Community AW/1770 RSL Subbranch: Lillian.Ph 0499 - Rosedale: Thurs 930-11am (Every 2nd wk) Support Program 075 741 Food hampers, fuel vouchers, linking, Tide n Turn Board riders Assoc: See our Friday 915am Bingo at the Tavern, Friday referrals and support with community action.

Facebook page. night 6pm - meat trays and Jag the Joker Up & Active: Rosedale Hall 9.30 Mon. Mon, Wed & Thurs on - 0427 319 978 Agnes Water Quilters: Karen 0417 106 884 Lowmead Hall 7.30am Tues. Baffle Ck Com Or Tues & Thurs on 0439 699 297 Agnes Water Rugby League Marlins: 0431 Inc 9.30 Tues.

671 008 Email: jamie.saunders@uccommunity.org.au .

AW Surf Life Saving: 4111 1000 Impact Community Health Service CH U RCH E S Agnes Water Triathlon: 2 Rafting Ground Road Agnes Water. admin@agneswatertriathlon.com AGNES WATER BAPTIST CHURCH Our Health Precinct provides a range of AWSUM Ukulele Group: Lyn 200 Bicentennial Dr, Agnes Water health services through co-located and 0419 015 584 visiting health providers, along with Nursing Baffle Creek Craft ladies: Every Wed at the Contemporary Sunday Worship Service commences at 9.30am. Followed by & Allied Health Services provided by ICHS. Sport & Rec. morning tea. There is also a ‘Kids Church’ Baffle Creek Art: Every Sat 9.30am to Agnes Water, Baffle Creek, Rosedale, program running concurrently with the 1.30pm. Patti 0418 183 670 Lowmead, Miriam Vale, Bororen & Worship Service during School Terms” All Baffle Creek Fishing Club: Last Sat of the Turkey Beach are warmly welcomed. Phone: Pastor Rob month 2pm. Wayne 0475 353 266 Rodgers – 0491 109 633. admin@awbaptist.

Contact ICHS - 07 4902 2000 Baffle Creek Garden Club: 3rd Wed of the org.au month. Ph Petronella: 0427 194 986 1800 RESPECT - National Domestic Violence Baffle Creek Golf: Wed 8.30 am Ladies. Sun OP SHOP - Tues – Sat 9am – 1pm. Ph: 4974 Service 9018 8.30 am Medley, Raffles 2nd Friday of the Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 month.

Donations & volunteers welcome!

Is Australia’s only free 24/7 confidential and Baffle Creek Men’s Shed: Every Sat 9am to private counselling service specifically for 12 noon (behind BCCI oval) children and young people aged 5 – 25.

ANGLICAN CHURCH Baffle Creek Youth Group: 2nd Friday of Sunday Worship Times. St Mary’s, Larson St Alcoholics Anonymous AA the month 3.30 – 7pm.

6.30pm Tuesday, 6.30pm Friday Miriam Vale. 1st & 3rd Sunday each month Boomerang Bags: Every Tues 9am at the Old Community Hall, Springs Rd, Bororen ‘Little Joey’s Playgroup: 49744124 at 4pm. St Luke’s, Lowmead Rd, Lowmead 1300 22 22 22 Brekky Club – 1st Mon of the month meets 4th Sunday at 4pm. Rev Beryl Anderson 0419 649 711 at Latinos! 8 am Lifeline: Call 13 11 14 Captain Cook 1770 Agnes Water Lions Queensland Health: 13 Health Club: Dave Wilkinson 0439 076 409 LUTHERAN CHURCH Out Back Minds Captain Creek Pony Club: Ph: Kyra French support@outbackmind.com.au 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month 10.30am.

0401 827 988 Followed by brunch.

Rosedale.Ph:4156 6162 Little Free Pantry Disc Coast Environment Group: Ph 0439 289 633 Donations of non-perishable food, pet food, Discovery Coast Men’s Circle: Aaron Shultz. ST AGNES CATHOLIC CHURCH toiletries & cleaning products. Drop off at Ph 0400 573 867 Every 2nd Mon at (New the “Little Blue Bin” on 56 Innamincka Way, Mass, liturgy with communion (Lay Lead) Hall) 6.30pm. every 4th Sunday 11am. 86 Bicentennial Dr, Agnes Water. Anytime, Any Day. DC Meals on Wheels: Delivering to Baffle Phone: Margaret 4974 9418 Agnes Water Ph: 4972 1025 Creek, Rosedale, Lowmead, Miriam Vale Fingerboard, Captain Creek & Agnes/1770.

Ph: 0477 885 506. Volunteers welcome!

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH Baffle Ck. Mass Discovery Coast Rotary every first Sunday of the month Coast Rd, Servicing Baffle Creek, Deepwater, 12pm. Baffle Creek. Brian Ph: 0477 701 640 Rosedale, Lowmead, Miriam Vale, Agnes Paul Ph: 0429 885 771

C O MM U N I TY G R OU P S

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BUSI NESSES, TRAD ES & S E RVIC E S

Q L D G OV E R NM ENT

ROTARY

BUILD E R

Discovery Coast Rotary

Meeting at 6pm for 6.30 start.

Every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month at Sandcastle, Agnes Water New members most welcome!

You can also be a part of a great team, working together to help benefit our community

Email: discoverycoastrotary@gmail.com

F OR HI R E

R E N D E R I NG

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WI ND S CRE E N G LAS S

E LE CT RICA L

DAT E C L A I M ER S , WA N T ED, F O R SA L E, & M ARKETS

TR A N S PORT

SHUTTLE SERVICES to BUNDABERG every Wednesday!

The Weekly Shuttle will pick up from: • Ampol Servo in Agnes at 9am • Fingerboard at 9:30am • Rosedale at 10:15am will drop off at: • Bundaberg Hospital • The Hinkler/Sugarland S/Centre • CBD and will return from 3pm

$50 return Book Now Phone: 0458 349 000 $50 RETURN!!!

$35 for Concession card holders Cash For Cans 19 Corfield Drive!

10c bottle & cans.

Meals On Wheels donation code is

M AR KETS

DAT E CLAIME RS

Rosedale Markets - Last Saturday of each season.

730am-12pm.

4 x per year.

Call 0419 021 485.

Miriam Vale Rodeo Saturday 12 April 2025

N OT ICES

Anzac Day Service - Friday 25 April 2025

Dawn Service - 5.15am Anzac Day Service - Friday Parade - 10am 25 April 2025 Main Service - 10.10am Mother’s Day Brunch Miriam Vale Hotel Sunday 11 May 2025

Miriam Vale Community Markets - First Sunday of the month - 9am to 1pm.

Contact 0401 288 017 to book site.

1770 Festival - 23-25 May 2025

Baffle Creek Markets - 2nd Sat of the month. From 8am 1770 Art Show & Quilting Exhibition - from 22 May at the shops 2025 Farmers & Artisan’s Market @ the Creek - 2nd Sat of the month.

3-7pm. See Facebook for info.

Miriam Vale Hotel Wood Chop Saturday 7 June 2025 from 9am

Discovery Coast Rotary Markets - 2nd & 4th Sunday of the Month and every Sunday in the QLD School Holidays and Public Holidays. 1770 SES Grounds, Agnes Water

Discovery Coast College 10th Year Anniversary Fun Day - Saturday 9 Aug 2025

Captain Creek Produce Swap Tuesdays fortnightly.

10am-12pm. 111 Murphy Rd, Captain Creek.

Baffle Creek Car/Bike Muster - 19-20 July 2025

Agnes Water Thriathlon Saturday 4 October 2025 Strum Music Festival Agnes Water - Saturday 25 October 2025

Are you interested in history? Agnes Water Museum is the Discovery Coast’s leading museum in local, maritime, cultural and natural history.

The museum is currently looking for volunteers to assist with general duties including welcoming visitors, administrative, data and bookkeeping support and social media sharing.

If you are interested please give our friendly team at the museum a call on 07 4974 9511 between the hours of 10.30am and 1.30pm.

P U BLIC N OTIC ES

C101 390 39

W IN D OW C L E A N I NG

Agnes Water 1770 Taxi & Shuttle

JOIN OUR TEAM

0417 749 000 FLEXIBLE SHIFTS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & SUPPORT Your paragraph text VEHICLE PROVIDED ALL ON-ROAD COSTS COVERED ATTRACTIVE RATES (% of fare) UNIFORM

For more information or to apply, call Maria on 0428 118 618 or Email info@aw1770taxi.com

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NRA ALL-ROUND RODEO • GATES OPEN 6AM • STRICTLY NO B.Y.O ALCOHOL

Saturday 12th April 2025 Adults $20 • 12-17yrs & aged pension $15 • Children under 12 FREE

JUNIOR RODEO from 8am OPEN RODEO from 1pm

Miriam Vale Showgrounds - Bruce Highway, South Miriam Vale - Everyone to pay entry - NRA competitors to produce ID at the gate - PIC # QKMV0668

Entri es to Cen tra l En trie s 0754 9 91 700 on Wedn e sday 2 n d Ap ril between 1 0am and 2pm , Thursday 3 rd Ap ril b et we en 2p m & 6pm . Entri es close Thursd ay 3 rd Apr il 2024 at 6:0 0pm .

NOVICE BULL RIDE $800 U18 JNR BULL RIDE $300 U15 MINI BULL RIDE $250 STAR ROADHOUSE BULL RIDE GEORGE THORNE MEMORIAL TOM WHITLEY MEMORIAL $3000 PROUDLY SPONSORED BY….

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY….

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PROUDLY SPONSORED BY….

$3000 - STAR ROADHOUSE - MIRIAM VALE

7-U12 MINI BULL RIDE $150 PROUDLY SPONSORED BY….

$500 - DAVID & SUE THORNE - MIRIAM VALE $300 - THE CAPRICORNIAN - MIRIAM VALE

$200 - HOLMES GROUP - BOROREN $100 - THE CAPRICORNIAN - MIRIAM VALE

JD BURGESS MEMORIAL

COL WENITONG MEMORIAL

SADDLE RIDE $1000 PROUDLY SPONSORED BY….

BAREBACK RIDE $800

$150 - SOLACE REAL ESTATE $100 - MP ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION

NOVICE SADDLE RIDE $500 SAMBO ANDERSON MEMORIAL

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY….

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY….

$100 - MIRIAM VALE PLANT HIRE $50 - DISCOVERY COAST BOOKKEEPING

$500 - SOLACE REAL ESTATE $250 - ANDERSONS AUTO CITY $250 - MV POST OFFICE & GIFT SHOPPE

$550 - MIRIAM VALE PLANT HIRE $200 - HOLMES GROUP - BOROREN $50 - JACK & VON RYAN

$200 - MIRIAM VALE PLANT HIRE $200 - BUILDON BUILDING CERTIFICATIONS $100 - THE SHOP - MIRIAM VALE

TEAM ROPING $1000

STEER WRESTLING $800

ROPE & TIE $800

BREAKAWAY ROPING $800

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY….

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PROUDLY SPONSORED BY….

$400 - SOLACE REAL ESTATE $350 - MIRIAM VALE HOTEL $250 - LIMESTONE CLOTHING

$400 - MP ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION $200 - ERGON ENERGY $200 - ROBOAT BUS CO - MV

$350 - MP PROCUREMENT $250 - MV POST OFFICE & GIFT SHOPPE $200 - AG EQUIP

$300 - NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS $300 - MIRIAM VALE PHARMACY $200 - LIMESTONE CLOTHING

STEER UNDECORATING $500 PROUDLY SPONSORED BY….

$250 - STAR ROADHOUSE - MIRIAM VALE $150 - MIRIAM VALE HOTEL $100 - MORGANS FINANCIAL

LOCAL 7-U11 JNR BARREL RACE $ 100 OWEN HARMS MEMORIAL PROUDLY SPONSORED BY….

$50 - STAR ROADHOUSE - MIRIAM VALE $50 - MIRIAM VALE LIONS CLUB

!!DON’T DRINK & DRIVE!!

LOCAL COURTESY BUS AS FAR AS BOROREN, BARIVELOE RD, BURGESS RD, LOWMEAD ROAD

FREE CAMPING NO PARTIES OR NOISE AFTER MIDNIGHT OR YOU WILL BE DIRECTED TO LEAVE

SHOWERS & TOILETS AVAILABLE SUNDAY BREKKY WILL BE COOKING FROM 6:30AM

B A R R E L R ACE $ 80 0 BOB SHAW MEMORIAL

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY….

$300 - ERGON ENERGY $300 - THE SHOP, MIRIAM VALE $200 - MIRIAM VALE PLANT HIRE

IN KIND DONATIONS

BERNIE SCOTT, BRAD DINGLE, NOELEEN CRAWFORD, ALAN SMALLCOMBE, FRANK & JOAN NOONAN, KEV & TANYA MARRIAGE, MP ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION, BOROREN PRODUCE, BOROREN HALL COMMITTEE, MIRIAM VALE HOTEL, HOLMES GROUP, MIRIAM VALE PLANT HIRE, MV LIONS CLUB, 1770 LARC TOURS, BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE, LOWES PETROLEUM, MARS PETCARE, MIRIAM VALE PLANT HIRE, ONSITE RENTAL GROUP, SUNNY KATE, AGNES WATER LIQUID WASTE, ERGON ENERGY.

U18 JNR BARREL RACE $300

LOCAL U18 JNR BARREL RACE $150

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY….

SHARNAY HASSALL MEMORIAL

$200 - SOLACE REAL ESTATE $100 - STAR ROADHOUSE - MIRIAM VALE

$150 - STAR ROADHOUSE - MIRIAM VALE

HUGE MULTIDRAW RAFFLE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CANTEEN MARKET STALLS & FOOD STALLS BAR & DJ MUSIC TIL LATE BABY FARM ANIMALS & FACE PAINT

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY….

JUNIOR RODEO PROUDLY SPONSORED BY…….

Star Roadhouse Miriam Vale Solace Real Estate Discovery Coast Bookkeeping Gladstone Regional Council Solace Real Estate C H A I N S A W R A C I N G Andersons Auto City & WOODCHOPPING Colin Boyce MP DISPLAYS sponsored by Morgans Financial MVRA, Blomfield Excavations BLD Tuckerbox & Mick & Kim Turner Bororen Motel Buildon Building Certifications Stephen Bennett MP The Shop - Miriam Vale Roylance Family Limestone Clothing Miriam Vale Lions Club Miriam Vale Pharmacy Miriam Vale Plant Hire MP Procurement ROBOAT Bus Company B&L Grady Livestock Transport Sue & David Thorne The Capricornian - MV

Miriam Vale

Under 8 Years: Barrel Race $50 e/f $10 Dummy Roping $50 e/f $10 Under 12 Years: Barrel Race $50 e/f $10 Dummy Roping $50 e/f $10 Breakaway Roping $50 e/f $10 Pole Bending $50 e/f $10 Mini Bull Ride $50 e/f $10

ROBOAT BUS COMPANY

MIRIAM VALE PHARMACY

Under 15 years: Barrel Race $75 e/f $10 Breakaway Roping $75 e/f $10 Pole Bending $75 e/f $10 Calf Tying $75 e/f $10 Mini Bull Ride $75 e/f $10 Under 18 years: Bull Ride $100 e/f $10 Saddle Ride $100 e/f $10 Bareback Ride $100 e/f $10 Calf Tying $100 e/f $10 Chute Dogging $100 e/f $10 Team Roping $100 e/f $10 Barrel Race $100 e/f $10 Breakaway Roping $100 e/f $10 Pole Bending $100 e/f $10

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EN T ERTA IN M EN T

WH ATS ON

YOUTH LARC + LUNCH TOUR FRIDAY 11TH APRIL 10:30AM - 1:30PM INCLUDES: 3 HOUR EXCURSION WITH RELAXED PICNIC LUNCH, BEACH GAMES, SWIMMING, BEACHCOMBING & MORE! AGES 13-17 Y/O ONLY, $60PP

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL PHONE: 4974 9422

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2.8

1246

0.6

1852

2.5

1242

0.8

0651

2.9

1314

0.5

1924

2.6

0118

0.8

0721

2.8

1340

0.4

1953

2.8

0152

0.7

0750

2.8

1405

0.4

2023

2.8

0226

0.7

0820

2.7

1431

0.4

2127

3.2

0300

0.8

0849

2.5

1457

0.5

2124

2.9

0336

0.9

0920

2.4

1525

0.6

2157

2.8

0415

0.9

0952

2.2

1554

0.7

2234

2.8

0459

1.0

1030

2.0

1628

0.8

2317

2.7

0554

1.1

1119

1.9

1711

1.0

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Caution:

Tidal predictions are based on limited observations and therefore expected to be less accurate for this location. Users should exercise caution when using these predictions.

VMR ROUND HILL Please call at 07 4974 9383 or 0427 747 477 On air daily from 06:30 to 18:00, monitoring VHF channels 16, 81, and 82, with working channels 81 and Lady Musgrave to Fitzroy on 82 north.

Weather updates are available daily on channel 82 at approximately 06:40 and 16:40, or upon request on channels 81 or 82.

Remember: DON’T DUMP! Dispose of your fish scraps correctly.

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