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Dear Readers
It’s been a busy month across the Discovery Coast, and our community continues to show its spirit, strength and vibrancy in every corner.
We begin with a local incident: two fire trucks were stolen from Winfield in midJuly. Police would greatly appreciate any information that might help bring answers. Let’s rally around those who serve and protect us—if you’ve seen anything, please reach out.
On a brighter note, the 1770 Bowls Club is rolling out an exciting new initiative: 1770 Cinema. This community-led entertainment offering brings big screen fun right to our backyard—just another way we’re building connection through creativity.
Gladstone Chamber of Commerce & Industry is also calling for your input. The Best in Business Awards are in full swing, and it’s your chance to shine a spotlight on the incredible businesses in our region. There’s only a few days left to vote, so don’t miss it!
A heartfelt thank you goes to John Leggatt, whose article on the newly established MEAO Commemorative Day honours the sacrifices and stories of our younger veterans—a powerful reminder of service and resilience.
Speaking of vibrant stories, our cover features a stunning photo from 1770 Liquid Adventures, capturing the unmistakable charm of our pelican population. Alongside it, we share a sweet local tale about none other than Dotty the Pelican, a well-known and cheeky feathered friend.
We also thank our local accountant for another helpful contribution on preparing individual income tax returns. A warm welcome to Dee and Ruben, who’ve joined the Agnes family and a new venture with Ray White.
Rob Black is asking the hard questions to our politicians, with insight from Stephen Bennett, while Back to Earth Mulching is leading the way in modern land-clearing solutions.
And of course, don’t forget to catch up on all local sport—from golf scores to updates from Agnes Water Active Riders—we’ve got plenty to cheer for.
Dotty the Pelican: Local Icon, Hook Magnet and Professional Mooch
Dot (or Dotty, depending on her mood) came into the care of our amazing local wildlife carer Yvonne on May 16, 2024. She’d been found all the way up in Yeppoon, suffering from botulism and already receiving medication from a vet in Rockhampton.
Botulism is a nasty bacterial toxin often found in stagnant or polluted water, and birds like Dot can pick it up by eating contaminated fish or just poking around in the wrong puddle. Left untreated, it causes paralysis and usually a very grim ending. Thankfully, Dot landed herself in the very best hands. Yvonne nursed her through the worst of it with fluids, medication, care, and probably a few stern chats about making better life choices. She was released right here in Seventeen Seventy on October 12, 2024, ready to start her new life—with a bit of attitude and a big appetite.
Dot the hook magnet Young, feisty, and just a little too comfortable around humans, she set up shop at Monument Point—a favourite fishing spot for both locals and tourists. Not that she was interested in fishing herself, mind you. Oh no. Dotty’s specialty is waiting for someone else to do the hard work, then swooping in to claim the spoils. I even watched her a few times trying to steal a snack from someones esky. Brazen doesn’t even begin to cover it.
Naturally, this sort of freeloading eventually caused some problems. A couple months ago, Dotty turned up with a fishing hook in her beak and a lure in her wing. Again! We’ve lost count of how many times this poor bird has been patched up—but rest assured, she’s out again, looking as good as ever and also still as cheeky as ever. And she CAN actually feed herself. We've watched and videoed her! She is just lazy and
chooses to use the drive through fast food outlets us humans offer her! She’s a crowd favourite on our kayak tours, often seen cruising the sandbank or hanging at monument point like she owns the place (which, to be fair, she kind of does).
If you meet her, give her space, be kind, and definitely keep your snacks to yourself—unless you want to be mugged by a pelican with a guilty conscience and no manners.
Want to know a bit more about pelicans in general? Check out our blogs on the 1770 Liquid Adventures website.
About Yvonne (AKA the wildlife whisperer)
Yvonne—our local wildlife carer who saved Dotty (and many, many other native animals!!!)—is an absolute legend. She’s been rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife in the Agnes Water/1770 area for many, many years. Orphaned joeys, injured birds, sick possums—you name it, Yvonne’s cared for it. She works every day, without pay, without government funding, and often without enough supplies.
We set up a GoFundMe (update: the
fundraiser is now closed and we are happy to announce that we raised over $3500 for Yvonne's work) to help her keep doing what she does best: saving animals like Dotty and giving them a second chance. The money raised will go directly to:
• Specialised formula and food
• Vet bills and emergency treatments
• Enclosure maintenance and rescue gear
• Fuel for rescues and releases
• Essentials like heat pads, wraps, gloves and carriers
Even the smallest donation makes a real difference.
So what now?
Come out on our Nature tour and you might spot Dotty living her best life— eyeing off someones bait, judging your paddling form, or just hanging out like she owns the joint. And if you do, say hi, and remember: she’s not just a pelican. She’s a local legend, raised by one of our town’s real heroes.
Stay kind. Stay curious. Watch out for beaks.
Janina Speck 1770 Liquid Adventures
Middle East Area of Operations: MEAO Commemorative Day 11 July
July 11 is the newly established day of remembrance in Australia dedicated to honouring the service and sacrifice of personnel involved in military operations across the Middle East from 2001 to 2021. This includes campaigns in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Kuwait, which collectively represent Australia's longest military engagement abroad - longer than the Vietnam war.
The date was chosen to mark the formal end of Australia's 20-year involvement in the Middle East, which began in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001. 17,000 Australians served in the Iraq war where we lost 4 soldiers. Afghanistan was a much more complex engagement, on a much larger scale. 39,000 Australian’s served in Afghanistan where we lost 41, along with 10 working dogs. There were 261 wounded in action, and unfortunately, it’s a tally that still grows at home today with lasting physical and psychological trauma.
The day serves multiple purposes: recognition, support, and remembrance.
Veterans and RSL sub-branches have embraced the day as a way of connecting younger veterans with support networks and to educate the public about the unique challenges faced by those who served in the MEAO. This commemorative day is a step toward ensuring that the sacrifices of modern veterans are not forgotten and that their stories are integrated into Australia's broader military heritage.
Did it matter? from an ex-soldier: That depends on who you ask. I can only speak from my time in the Army and experience. It doesn’t matter where Australians are deployed, we make a difference!
Regarding MEAO, I can only speak from what I’ve been told by other soldiers who were on the ground: from infrastructure being built like schools, from girls attending classes, kids playing safely in the street, having fresh water and sewage in place. Afghan soldiers and police taking pride in defending their home and their people, moments of peace in places that have known
Professional Mooch and photobomb expert Dot
Dale and Jase with Dogs - Thor and Bandit
Kayaking with the friendly pelican
nothing but war for 100 years. But the challenges were enormousCorruption. Deep political instability. Religious divides. We couldn’t stay forever, but Afghanistan was a better place for Australia being there, it’s that simple! So, on this day – MEAO Commemorative Day - because this was our war, as Australians, whether
you agreed with it or not, they went as your representatives. And they need your understanding — not just at these services, but in everyday life.
Acknowledgment of what they did mattered. That it was complex. That it was inhumane, but that they are humane. And they know of a world and have seen a world you have never seen.
That a two-way rifle range is not fun. They did it, so that way of life and terror can never make its way to our shores, our town, or your home. Let’s hope we never forget those who gave their lives for something bigger than themselves!
John Leggatt
Celebrate Local Excellence: Nominations Now Open for the 2025 Best in Business Awards
The Gladstone Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Best in Business Awards—and we’re calling our vibrant Agnes Water, 1770, Miriam Vale, Rosedale and all those in the Discovery Coast community to get involved!
These awards are a chance to shine a spotlight on the incredible businesses and individuals who help make our coastal region such a special place to live, work, and visit. From boutique retailers and ecotourism operators to tradespeople, educators, and community leaders—now is the time to nominate those who go above and beyond.
“Agnes Water, 1770 and our outer regional towns of the Gladstone Region are home to some of the most passionate and innovative businesses in the region,” said Ally Perry from GCCI. “We want to see them recognised on the big stage.”
Award Categories Include:
• Retail & Sales
• Hospitality
• Tourism, Travel & Accommodation
• Trade Services
• Health, Wellness & Support Services
• Professional Services
• Education & Training
• Events
• Not-for-Profit
• Micro Business
• Large Industry
• Hair & Beauty
• Supply Chain, Engineering & Manufacturing
• Customer Service (Individual)
• Business Leader
• Young Business Leader (under 35)
Key Dates:
Nominations Close: 31 July 2025
Tickets for Awards Night on Sale: 31 July 2025
Awards Gala: 1 November 2025
How to Nominate:
Visit https://www.gcci.com.au/bestin-business-2025 to submit your nomination. It only takes a few minutes to help a local business gain the recognition they deserve.
Let’s show the rest of the region what the Discovery Coast is made of. Nominate today and help celebrate the best in business!
Gladstone Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Their long, spidery flowers are perfectly adapted to honeyeaters' dainty tongues.
G revilleas also attract lorikeets and parrots, whose untidy feeding habits make them excellent pollinators and seed dispersers.
Most importantly though, grevilleas grow as shrubs or small trees and therefore bring birds, like the Scarlet Honeyeaters, who generally prefer to feed high in the canopy, down to eye level.
BIRDING COMMUNITY CENTRE
This week I met with local photographer Susan Ibbs at the Agnes Water Community Centre, one of her favourite, easy birdwatching spots. Right now, the grevilleas in the public gardens around the centre are budding and ready to explode into bloom. It’s hard to overstate the role these flowers play in supporting nectar-eating birds at this time of year. They bloom prolifically through the cooler months, offering a rich and reliable food source when other blossoms are scarce. at the } }
The flowers draw in insects too, making them a valuable source of food for both insects and insect-eating birds.
In gardens and bushland alike, these flowers act as key feeding stations, helping birds maintain energy levels through the winter and into spring. Their seasonal flowering is a vital part of the local ecosystem, supporting
Anna and Sam from Stylz Surf School who took out 2023 Best in Business
Last years Best in Business Awards
“When You Know, You Just Know”: A Young Family Finds Home in Agnes Water & with Ray White
It only took one visit for Ruben and Dee to know that Agnes Water was home! "Only a couple of months ago, we came to Agnes Water to visit friends for a family holiday. The moment we arrived, we knew. Everything about this magical place from the magnificent landscapes and beaches, the friendly people, the pace of life, was a place that aligned perfectly with us" said Dee. It instantly felt like home and Ruben has been using the phrase "when you know, you just know" ever since!
They are both ocean lovers and Ruben is a keen surfer. They have 2 young girls, with another baby on the way, and couldn’t imagine a better place to call home and raise their soon to be 3 children. Their eldest is super excited to be at DCC, continuing her Jiu Jitsu journey with Mirza and the team at Caza Sports School and are already
feeling so welcomed by the community.
From the picturesque beach mornings to connecting with local businesses, they're already embracing every part of this beautiful, enriched family lifestyle.
Having combined over 25 years experience in the Melbourne real estate market with the Ray White group, it was a no-brainer when the opportunity to partner up with market leaders Damien Gomersall and the team at Ray White Agnes Water. "We feel extremely grateful, blessed and proud to be a part of a family business who all have aligned values."
From the top down the Ray White group prioritises family first and foremost, high quality service and resources, which has been the foundation on which they built their successful real estate business in Melbourne.
"At the heart of it all, we’re just a young family wanting to build something meaningful in a place that has welcomed us with open arms." They can't wait to meet more of the community, share all the wonders of Agnes and of course help the community with their high quality real estate services and support of community groups.
Ray White Agnes Water
Common Mistakes When Preparing Your Individual Income Tax Return
Tax time can be stressful, but with a little preparation, you can avoid common pitfalls that could cost you time, money, or even trigger an audit. Here’s how to get it right!
1. Claim What You’re Entitled To
If you’ve spent money to earn your income, chances are you can claim it back! Some key deductions include:
• Work-related car expenses—but only for travel between work sites or visiting clients (not the daily commute).
• Travel costs, such as meals and accommodation when working away from home.
• Tools and equipment—from tradie tools to office computers. Items under $300 are often fully deductible, while pricier purchases are claimed over time through depreciation.
A good Tax Agent will be able to tell you exactly what you can and can’t claim, minimising the chance of an audit at a later date.
2. But Don’t Embellish Deductions
Tempted to exaggerate your deductions for a bigger refund? Think again! The ATO computer systems compare your claims to those of others like you and if your claim rings alarm bells, you may trigger an audit by the ATO. If incorrect deductions are found, you’ll have to repay the tax owed—plus interest and possibly hefty penalties ranging from 25% to 95% of the avoided tax. Stick to expenses you can back up with receipts or invoices.
3. Double-Check Pre-Filled Data
These days, with the push of a button, you can pre-fill lots of your income information straight from the ATO’s systems. Take care though and don’t assume that income data is correct or complete. Always use your own information (eg. Payment summaries) as the key source of data. Some people assume that because the data comes from the ATO, it must be right. That’s a dangerous assumption.
4.
Consider Using a Tax Agent
Get help! Tax is complicated! If you
lodge your own tax return and it is incorrect, the comeback is on you, either with a lower refund or ATO penalties and interest. Most people find it far less stressful to simply pass on all their information to their Tax Agent and leave it to the agent to complete their return, safe in the knowledge that the return will be accurate and complete. An experienced Tax Agent will usually be good at sniffing out those obscure tax deductions and offsets you didn’t know you could claim so they can often pay for themselves several times over. Best of all, the Tax Agent’s fee is also tax deductible!
By avoiding these common mistakes, you can make tax season a little less daunting and ensure you receive every dollar you’re entitled to.
Samantha Toy BBus CPA
This information has been prepared for general information purposes only and not as specific advice to any particular person. Always consult a professional in the area for your particular needs and circumstances prior to making any professional, legal, accounting and financial or tax related decisions.
Dee and Ruben
Majelen, Michael Fix and Tom Combes will perform at the Acoustic Guitar Spectacular in August.
Revitalising the Land with Back to Earth Mulching
Back to Earth Mulching (BTEM) is redefining land clearing with an eco-friendly, sustainable approach Specialising in mineralised mulching, BTEM enhances soil health, reduces fire hazards, and supports long-term land regeneration, ensuring that cleared land is usable and thriving.
Passion for the Discovery Coast
The team at BTEM finds deep joy in working amidst the breathtaking natural beauty of the Discovery Coast The region’s blend of coastal and hinterland landscapes creates a dynamic environment where every project is unique Whether clearing dense regrowth on properties or ensuring fire-safe landscapes, BTEM takes pride in supporting the local community while preserving the region’s incredible biodiversity
A Business Built on Growth and Innovation
BTEM began as a small operation with just a skid steer mulcher tackling local projects The business steadily grew, leading to the introduction of their flagship FAE tracked carrier, affectionately known as “The Beast. ” This powerful machine revolutionised their capacity, allowing BTEM to take on larger, more challenging jobs across Queensland from Ipswich to Northern Central Queensland The company’s fully mobile setup, complete with on-site accommodation, ensures reliable service even for long-term contracts, making BTEM a go-to provider for high-quality land clearing
Practical Solutions for Landowners and Councils
BTEM offers a range of services tailored to acreage owners, farmers, developers, and councils across Queensland Their flagship service, mineralised mulching, does more than just clear land it enhances soil health by returning nutrients and organic matter into the ground This process boosts moisture retention, controls erosion, and supports thriving ecosystems, making BTEM’s services an investment in long-term land productivity
Additionally, BTEM provides:
Sustainable Land Clearing & Vegetation Management – Removing unwanted vegetation while minimising waste and environmental impact. Fire Risk Management – Creating firebreaks and defensible spaces to protect properties in bushfire-prone areas
Soil Regeneration & Erosion Control – Restoring degraded land by improving structure and boosting nutrient cycling. Driveway Construction & Maintenance – Durable driveway solutions for rural and acreage properties
Raw Material Delivery – Supplying gravel, road base, and soils directly to clients House Pad Preparation & Earthworks – Site levelling for new construction projects.
Quality and Customer Satisfaction
BTEM's perfectionist approach ensures that every job is done once and done right, earning them a loyal customer base
“Pete and his awesome machine saved us months of work in just a few days The regrowth is mulched and turned back into the soil fantastic!”
“Hands down, the best money we’ve spent on our property! Fire safety, improved soil quality, and expert knowledge Peter’s mulching machine is in a league of its own!”
Challenges and Future Vision
One of the biggest hurdles BTEM faces is overcoming misconceptions about tree removal. While land clearing is often viewed negatively, BTEM is changing the narrative by championing sustainable methods that support soil health and ecosystems By listening to customer feedback, they’ve expanded their services and introduced new equipment to cater to diverse needs and budgets
Stay Connected
To support this Local Discovery Coast Business: Phone: 0455 100 980
E: info@backtoearthmulching com au W: www backtoearthmulching com au Facebook: facebook com/backtoearthmulching
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Have Your Say! What Do We Need for The Discovery Coast?
The Coastal Rag puts it to the pollies on what residents and ratepayers want from their governments.
Last issue Federal Member for Flynn Colin Boyce gave his vision for The Discovery Coast.
This issue it’s State Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett’s turn to let us know what has been done and what is being done for 1770, Agnes Water, Miriam Vale, Baffle Creek, Lowmead and the whole Discovery Coast.
Mr Bennett, I have a few questions for you, and am also putting the same, or similar questions to Matt Burnett (Gladstone Regional Mayor), and Colin Boyce.
1. What plans do you/state government have for the region and more specifically Agnes/1770 and the Discovery Coast in the financial year 25/26?
There is so much to do after being in opposition for the last decade. It has only been a relatively short time since the election.
We will continue to attend markets, festivals and events. We holiday in the Deepwater area of Broadwater.
Also Some project’s but not an exhaustive list
• New Neighbourhood centre
• Expansion of health services
• Investment into tourism, including funded position DCTC, promotion and destination marketing.
• New $4 million building resilient tourism infrastructure fund.
• Delivering the regions tourism future with the Destination 2045 visionary roadmap.
• Changes to planning approvals on renewable projects
• 12-month boost to the homeowner grant
• Shark safety with increased drone surveillance
• Consultation on the Queensland Housing Code to fast-track construction.
• Local council shared in $20 million for walking and cycle networks
• $24 million for Great Barrier Reef water quality innovation.
• Removal of fisheries investment warnings.
• Flood overlay inconsistencies funding to complete report.
• Primary industries reforms to increase production to $30 billion in 2030.
• More police recruits
• Expand our National Parks and employ 150 new park rangers
• $24 million to assist early-career training Doctors in the regions
2. What was begun and/or completed in the last financial year 24/25?
Some projects but not an exhaustive list
• Fixing the Bruce highway securing the 80:20 funding split with a $9Billion safety program now underway.
• Changing the regulations around building and construction sector to boost productivity
• Abolished stamp duty on new homes
• Business basics grants for small and family business.
• Free health checks for kindergarten kids.
• $200 play on vouchers for kids between 5 to 17 years.
• Grants through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
• 33 offences added to our Adult Crime Adult Time community safer laws.
• Rescued the new hospital build program. New hospital Bundaberg, maternity now reinstated in Gladstone.
• Making Jacks Law permanent, police searching for weapons.
• Agnes Water Skate Park
• Upgrade Tom Jeffery Memorial Park
• New bridge Jeffery Park
• 1770 Foreshore Parklands Redevelopment boardwalk
• 1770 Foreshore Parklands toilet upgrade
• Increased funding Volunteer Marine Rescue
• Museum upgrade
• Review changes planning schemes and mapping
3. Do you and/or any members of the LNP in State Parliament own property on The Discovery Coast? No, but would love to.
4. Would you consider running for Federal Parliament in the future? No, I love the role I have it is such a privilege and honour to represent the region in the State Parliament.
5. What was Rob Messenger's and/or former LNP governments' legacy on The Discovery Coast?
Strong and passionate representation. Facilitation and participation in many of the combined planning processes for the planning and vision for the region. Created an environment for investor confidence and accelerated construction activities. Strong commitment and policy around environmental protection.
Some project’s but not an exhaustive list
• Agnes Water Community Centre
6. What will be your legacy?
I want to believe I will leave an important positive legacy after I leave Parliamentary office. I believe I work hard, have gained people's trust, confidence and have treated the representative role and region as a form of community service.
Some project’s but not an exhaustive list
• Education solutions especially the car park upgrade at the State School.
• Agnes State School classroom upgrades.
• Agnes State School basketball court upgrades.
• Steiner School establishment and lease security.
• Christian College providing solutions for expanding community and secondary options.
• Active riders now have a permanent home.
• Surf lifesaving support and new shed, regular patrols.
• Marine rescue funding and restructure.
• Marine rescue boat launch capabilities upgrade
• Funding for Dragons boat club
• Schools participating in my random acts of kindness awards.
• Support for organisations working with endangered nesting sea turtles.
• Anzac memorial upgrade
• Construction tribute for the tragedy of the loss of the fishing vessel Dianne 1770 Headland.
• Walking trail 1770 Headland. (Butterfly walk)
• Bush walk Springs Road
• Agnes Water Desalination Plant
• Disaster recovery and preparedness fire breaks, flood evacuation routes
• Miriam Vale Parkland and Playground.
• Miriam Vale recreation reserve rodeo upgrade
• 1770 Marina boat ramp pontoon upgrade.
Thank you Mr Bennett.
Now readers here is your chance. Have your say. What do you see as needed on The Discovery Coast?
Send your ideas/requests to editor@ thecoastalrag.com.au or facebook The Coastal Rag and check out our website at www.thecoastalrag.com.au
Rob Black
Agnes Water State School kindness award
Have Your Say: Proposed 6-Knot Speed Limit For Baffle Creek
Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett has called on Baffle Creek boaties to have their say on a proposal to introduce speed limits.
Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) is seeking community feedback on a proposal to introduce speed limits for boating in two sections of Baffle Creek. Mr Bennett said it’s important there is thorough and considered consultation.
“Thank you to all those who have already reached out in support of a speed limit change, it’s through your advocacy that we can deliver positive change for our community,” he said.
“The Crisafulli Government is committed to improving marine safety across Queensland, and that includes listening to regional communities like ours. "This proposed speed limit goes hand-inhand with our broader work to improve boating infrastructure, including the feasibility study into a new boat ramp at Rocky Point. “It’s all about making the creek safer and more accessible for the families, fishers and visitors who love spending time on the water. “I encourage everyone who uses the area to have their say during the consultation period.
“Your feedback is vital in shaping a safer and more enjoyable waterway for all.”
Baffle Creek currently has no gazetted speed limits. MSQ proposes to introduce 6-knots speed limits for a 500-metre section of the creek adjacent to the boat ramp at Rocky Point Road, and a 385-metre section adjacent to the south bank of the creek at Winfield Road, Winfield.
The proposal has been developed following complaints from the public about boats travelling at unsafe speeds in these areas of the creek.
These issues include damage from vessel wash to jetties, private properties, moored vessels, and boat ramps.
Reducing the speed limit should help reduce the problems caused by vessel wash and enhance safety for the area.
This will include creating a more stable environment for boaties when entering or exiting their boats at the boat ramps.
Consultation will commence on 16 July and will run on the Queensland Government - Have your say website for 28 days.
Public feedback will be used to produce a report indicating the level of community support for the proposal.
The report will be published on MSQ’s website.
MSQ will gazette any speed limit changes after consideration of the report.
More information on how the public can get involved and provide its views can be found on MSQ’s website.
www.msq.qld.gov.au/waterways/speedlimits
Stephen Bennett Member for Burnett
Rocky Point Boat Ramp, Baffle Creek
New Footpath Connects Community to Agnes Water Skate Park
Construction of a concrete footpath to connect Donohue Drive and the Agnes Water Skate Park on Springs Road was completed in late February 2025.
The link between Donohue Drive and Springs Road was identified as a valuable connection for the community.
Before the footpath construction, a dirt track linked these two roads to the nearby skate park, however its deteriorating condition limited accessibility.
Close to Agnes Water State School, this was a popular shortcut for students and works were planned to minimise disruptions during school drop-off and
pick-up times.
A new two-metre-wide footpath now links to the existing paths on all three sides and includes kerb ramps for safe access for cyclists, prams and wheelchair users.
This project supports Council’s Pedestrian and Cycle Strategy, providing cyclists and pedestrians with a safe and dedicated pathway, reducing the need to share the roadway with motorists.
Council is also pressing ahead with the Agnes Water Skate Park revitalisation project, with timeline for construction anticipated to commence during this financial year.
A Life in the Regions, A Voice in Canberra
As I write my regular column, I’m currently getting ready for the opening of the 48th Parliament in Canberra.
This has given me some time to reflect on why I entered politics and the background that has shaped me into the person I am today.
The electorate of Flynn is over 132,000 square kilometres and is almost twice the size of Tasmania. It stretches from the Central Highlands to the West, Gracemere to the North, Gladstone to the East and Wondai to the South while taking in the towns in between.
I grew up in regional Queensland and worked my way around the state in many industries including the Flynn electorate after leaving school. I was a ringer, a timber cutter, a plant operator and earthmoving contractor. I’m a qualified boilermaker and spent a few years on the gas pipelines as a highpressure pipe welder, including working on the QGC pipeline to Curtis Island.
When I’m not at work for Flynn, you’ll find me bushwalking around Central
Queensland. I relax while exploring the ranges and gorges and looking for Aboriginal rock art.
My wife Terri and I have three adult children and five grandchildren. Terri is the Deputy Mayor of the Banana Shire Council and while busy with her own endeavours including establishing a regional childcare centre, supports me in Canberra and Flynn whenever she is able. We also have a family cattle and farming enterprise that she runs capably, given that I am in Canberra for 20 weeks each year.
I put my hand up for politics as I believe rural and regional Australia needs strong representation. As a proud husband, father and grandfather, I want my children, grandchildren and the next generation to have a prosperous future in the regions.
I’ve represented the people of Flynn since 2022, and I believe there’s plenty more to do. I’m a hard worker and am keen to keep raising the issues that affect our lives in Flynn. I want to
continue to take Flynn forward. Whether you live in Mount Morgan or Moore Park Beach, Agnes Water or Alton Downs, Gracemere or Gladstone, Emerald or Eidsvold or one of the communities in between, as the Federal Member I will continue to go into bat for the Flynn electorate every single day of the year.
Colin Boyce Federal Member for Flynn
Water Meter Rollout Continues to 5000 Properties
Gladstone Regional Council is continuing its rollout of advanced water meters with Stage 4 of the multi-year project commencing this month.
Stage 4 will be rolled out to approximately 5000 residential and commercial properties in Gladstone Central, Barney Point, Callemondah, Kirkwood, New Auckland, West Gladstone and parts of South Gladstone from July 2025 to late 2025.
Advanced water meters are digital water meters that automatically report meter readings to Council on an hourly basis, with all data securely stored.
Gladstone Region Mayor Matt Burnett said readings from individual meters can be used to identify possible water leaks on properties that could otherwise go unnoticed.
“This data allows residents and businesses to regularly review their water usage via the MyWater portal,”
Mayor Burnett said.
“Once you have an advanced water meter installed, you can register your property at any time on the MyWater portal.”
Stages 1-3 of the project involved the installation of approximately 6850 advanced water meters across the region.
Installation information
•There is no cost to property owners associated with meter upgrade
•Water meter upgrade takes about 15 minutes, with little disruption to the water supply
•The contractor will door knock and notify the occupant of the upgrade
•A calling card will be left under your door, or in your letterbox, advising of the work undertaken to your water meter, or if installation was unable to be completed and arrangements need to be made for the contractors to come
back at a later stage.
Visit www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/ advanced-water-meters or search for Advanced Water Meters on Council’s website to find information on the rollout, including Frequently Asked Questions and a link to MyWater.
Gladstone Regional Council
Mayor Matt Burnett Gladstone Region Council
Colin Boyce
Advanced Water Meters Install
Footpath linking Donohue Drive and the Skate park
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RURAL FIRE BRIGADE - NOTICE
We are all volunteers, we are glad to help people out, donations welcome!
A fire that is more than 2m x 2m wide needs a permit!
Phone your local fire station.
Agnes Water/1770 SES - 132 500 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
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
Clinic Phone: 0402 682 086
Agnes/1770 RTC, POST OFFICE
COUNCIL OFFICE
Baffle Creek ring Jon: 0408 068 169
Madeline 0427 569 199
Captain Creek ring Rochelle: 0404 011 616
WILDLIFE ASSISTANCE
Wildlife Carer - Yvonne Thompson 0427 860 801
Vet (07) 4974 9045
Snake Catchers
Jason: 0421 174 128
Tim Hein: 0424 629 801
Leah 0468 907 130 or Corey 0434 855 662
Katherine 0487 172 980
Kathy Robertson Cipak: 0419 672 899
Marine/Wildlife strandings: 1300 130 372
Qld parks & Wildlife 4974 9350
COMMUNITY GROUPS MUSEUM
EXHIBITION– TIDE N TURN BOARDRIDERS
Open Monday-Sunday - 10.00am - 2.00pm
69 Springs Road, Agnes Water
Ph. (07) 4974 9511
Adults $5.00. Children FREE
EMERGENCY
POLICE PH: 000 IN AN EMERGENCY
Agnes Water 4899 4000 Miriam Vale 4974 6000
Rosedale 4153 8636
Police Link (non- urgent) 131 444
RURAL FIRE BRIGADES
Agnes Water First Officer: 0428 815 568
Eurimbula First Officer: 0423 464 037
FIRE WARDENS
Eurimbula: 0411 269 510
Colosseum: 0429 953 048
Terry White Chemmart- 4974 9700
Live Life Pharmacy - 4803 5291
DEFIBRILLATOR LOCATIONS
Agnes Water/1770 Local Ambulance, Agnes Water Ampol, 1770 Bowls Club, 1770 Camping Ground, Rosedale Hotel,
Baffle Creek General store, Agnes Water Post Office, Food works, Codie’s Place, Captain Creek Sport & Rec. Tavern. Lifeline pharmacy.
The Reef Caravan Park, Sandcastles Resort and Chappy House donated by Rotary.
4CYTE PATHOLOGY
Located at Agnes Water Doctors & at Impact Community Health.
2853 Round Hill Rd, Agnes Water
1770 Art Show: Prue Brown - Ph: 0429 999 771 Email: president@1770artshow.com.au
1770 Bowls Club: Ph 0480355114 1770 Dragons: Keith 0427261253
Agnes Blues, Roots & Rock Festival: Ph 0458 491 770, info@agnesbluesandroots.com.au
Agnes Conservation Community Contact info@agnescc.org.au
AW Childcare: Ph 4974 9066
AW Craft Ladies: 1st Wed of the month. 9am – 12 pm. 12 Seaspray Dve. Corinne 4974 9129
Agnes Water Men’s Shed: Dennis 0400 831 693
Agnes Water Active Riders: Bronwyn 0448 938 493
AW/1770 Little Athletics: Anna 0431 099 479. awla1770@gmail.com
AW/1770 RSL: Secretary 0499 075 741 Friday 9.15am Bingo at the Tavern, Friday night 5.30pm meat trays & Jag the Joker
Agnes Water Quilters: Karen 0417 106 884
Agnes Water Rugby League Marlins: 0431 671 008
AW Surf Life Saving: 4111 1000
Agnes Water Triathlon: admin@agneswatertriathlon.com
AWSUM Ukulele Group: Lyn 0419 015 584
Baffle Creek Craft ladies: Every Wed at the Sport & Rec.
Baffle Creek Art: Every Sat 9.30am to 1.30pm. Patti 0418 183 670
Baffle Creek Fishing Club: Last Sat of the month 2pm. Wayne 0475 353 266
Baffle Creek Garden Club: 3rd Wed of the month. Ph Petronella: 0427 194 986
Baffle Creek Golf: Wed 8.30 am Ladies. Sun 8.30 am Medley, Raffles 2nd Friday of the month.
Baffle Creek Men’s Shed: Every Sat 9am to 12 noon (behind BCCI oval)
Baffle Creek Youth Group: 2nd Friday of the month 3.30 – 7pm.
Boomerang Bags: Every Tues 9am at the Bororen ‘Little Joey’s Playgroup: 49744124 Brekky Club – 1st Mon of the month meets at Latinos! 8am
Captain Cook 1770 Agnes Water Lions Club: Dave Wilkinson 0439 076 409 Captain Creek Pony Club: Ph: Kyra French 0401 827 988
Disc Coast Environment Group: Ph 0439 289 633
Discovery Coast Men’s Circle: Aaron Shultz. Ph 0400 573 867 Every 2nd Mon at (New Hall) 6.30pm.
DC Meals on Wheels: Delivering to Baffle Creek, Rosedale, Lowmead, Miriam Vale Fingerboard, Captain Creek & Agnes/1770. Ph: 0477 885 506. Volunteers welcome! Discovery Coast Music & Arts Inc Info@DCMA.org.au
Discovery Coast Rotary Servicing Baffle Creek, Deepwater, Rosedale, Lowmead, Miriam Vale, Agnes Water and 1770. 0488 087 622 dcrmarkets@gmail.com discoverycoastrotary@gmail.com
Discovery Coast Sport & Rec: secretarydcsraaw@gmail.com
Disc Coast Tourism & Commerce: (DCTC) Email: info@dctc.com.au. Ph: 0458 491 770 Discovery Coast Women’s: 2nd Thurs of each month. 10:00am to 12:00pm, (Old Hall)) Contact: 0437 233 799.
Discovery Vibes choir and marimba in Seventeen Seventy by Helga Bateman 0418752558
Imperial Vale Station: Every Tuesday Meet & Greet. 10am FREE smoko! Mary 0439 831 806.
Playgroups supported by BUSHKIDS: Contact Sasha - 0427 848 239
- Agnes Water Playgroup: Tues 9-11am
- Captain Creek Playgroup - Mon 9-11am
- Miriam Vale ‘Playtime’: Wed 930-1130am
- Lowmead play group: Every Wed 9-11am
- Wartburg: Thurs 930-11am (Every 2nd wk)
- Rosedale: Thurs 930-11am (Every 2nd wk)
Tide n Turn Board Riders Assoc: See our Facebook page.
Up & Active: Rosedale Hall 9.30 Mon. Lowmead Hall 7.30am Tues. Baffle Ck Com Inc 9.30 Tues.
CHURCHES
AGNES WATER BAPTIST CHURCH
200 Bicentennial Dr, Agnes Water
Contemporary Sunday Worship Service commences at 9.30am. Followed by morning tea. There is also a ‘Kids Church’ program running concurrently with the Worship Service during School Terms” All are warmly welcomed.
Pastor Rob Rodgers – 0491 109 633. admin@awbaptist.org.au
OP SHOP - Tues – Sat 9am – 1pm. Ph: 4974 9018 Donations & volunteers welcome!
ANGLICAN CHURCH
Sunday Worship Times. St Mary’s, Larson St Miriam Vale. 1st & 3rd Sunday each month at 4pm. St Luke’s, Lowmead Rd, Lowmead 4th Sunday at 4pm. Rev Beryl Anderson 0419 649 711
LUTHERAN CHURCH
1st & 3rd Sunday of the month 10.30am. Rosedale.Ph:4156 6162
ST AGNES CATHOLIC CHURCH
Mass, liturgy with communion (Lay Lead) every 4th Sunday 11am. 86 Bicentennial Dr, Agnes Water Ph: 4972 1025
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH Baffle Ck. Mass every first Sunday of the month Coast Rd, 12pm. Baffle Creek. Brian Ph: 0477 701 640 Paul Ph: 0429 885 771
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
Service every Sabbath
Saturday 9.30–10.40am, 11am–12pm Main Service Lutheran Church, James St, Rosedale. Ph: 4974 7234.
Agnes Water SDA Fellowship meet on a Saturday. For more info ph: 0458 040 300.
POWER COMMUNITY CHURCH
St John’s 76 James St Rosedale. Services 10am every Sunday. Contact
Pastor Dave 0438979994
Pastor Shelly 0438874700
Uniting Care Discovery Coast Community Support Program
Food hampers, fuel vouchers, linking, referrals and support with community action. Monday - Friday - 0427 319 978
Impact Community Health Service
2 Rafting Ground Road Agnes Water. Our Health Precinct provides a range of health services through co-located and visiting health providers, along with Nursing & Allied Health Services provided by ICHS.
Agnes Water, Baffle Creek, Rosedale, Lowmead, Miriam Vale, Bororen & Turkey Beach
Contact ICHS - 07 4902 2000
1800 RESPECT - National Domestic Violence Service
Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800
Alcoholics Anonymous AA 6.30pm Tuesday, 6.30pm Friday
Old Community Hall, Springs Rd, 1300 22 22 22
Lifeline: Call 13 11 14
Queensland Health: 13 Health Out Back Minds support@outbackmind.com.au
Little Free Pantry - Donations of nonperishable food, pet food, toiletries & cleaning products. Drop off at the “Little Blue Bin” on 56 Innamincka Way, Agnes Water. Anytime, Any Day. Phone: Margaret 4974 9418
Email editor@thecoastalrag.com.au to update any of the above community groups free listing.
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
CONTRACTOR
Tony & Jarren Bonney PH: 4974 7082 M: 0428 1 1770 1
Friendly Local Electricians 25yrs+
Email: sparkysatagnes@bigpond.com www.sparkysatagnes.com.au
A.B.N - 60 161 128 016 Electrical Contractor Licence: 75925
COURIER
DATE CLAIMERS
PGA Legends Tour
25-27 July 2025 Register - 4974 9663
Discovery Coast College 10th Year Anniversary Fun Day - Saturday 9 Aug 2025
DATE CLAIMERS
Grassroots Music Festival
Saturday 16 August 2025
Mad Hatter High Tea Party
Saturday 16 August 2025
Tide n Turn Boardriders
Club 60th Anniversary
Saturday 13 September 2025 from 4pm
Agnes Water Triathlon - Saturday 4 October 2025
Strum Music FestivalAgnes Water - Saturday 25 October 2025
Agnes Blues, Roots & Rock Festival - 20-22 February 2026
Anzac Day - 25 April 2026
LOCAL MARKETS
Rosedale Markets - Last Saturday of each season. 730am-12pm. 4 x per year. Call 0419 021 485.
Miriam Vale Community Markets - First Sunday of the month - 9am to 1pm. Contact 0401 288 017 to book site.
Baffle Creek Markets - 2nd Sat of the month. From 8am at the shops
Farmers & Artisan’s Market @ the Creek - 2nd Sat of the month. 3-7pm. See Facebook for info.
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
Captain Creek Produce SwapTuesdays fortnightly. 10am-12pm. 111 Murphy Rd, Captain Creek.
Koorawatha Homestead Farmer's Market 7am - noon 9 August 2025 11 October 2025
Captain Creek Markets
Every 3rd Saturday of the month. From 2pm till Sunset. Music continues til late.
111 Murphy Rd, Captain Creek
Please reach out to editor@ thecoastalrag.com.au to put your local markets in the Free Markets section. Or to update any information contact us.
NOTICES
Notice of Precipe
For the record, Johnathan Kenneth Evans(c) of Captain Creek, Queensland State, is permanently domiciled on the Land and Soil of Terra Australis. I am not a voluntary transactor in commerce, and the paramount security interest holder of all estates, property, assets and collateral, both registered and unregistered, and all associated copyright-protected trade names. My lawful reconveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis was recorded with Public Recording Number RPP44 63900 05100 40722 07600 on Proclamation Date 4 July 2025.
All usufruct subjugation ties have been severed with the occupying corporate government of Australia. The corporate Australian kakistocracy and its affiliates are instructed to immediately cease and desist misaddressing Johnathan Kenneth Evans(c) in fraudulent debased Dog-Latin, GLOSSA and to cease and desist infringing upon my estate, property, assets, collateral and copyright-protected trade names.
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Swinging Into July: Top Scores and Pro Am Action
Thursday 3 July – The Individual Stableford competition was won by Mick McLean with 43 points, ahead of Stephen Goldsworthy in second place with 37 points on a countback from John McLean in third and Leigh Keleher in fourth. Mick McLean also won the pin shots on holes 3 and 4, while Greg South took hole 5 and Chris Wilkinson claimed hole 6. Blake Townsend won the longest drive, kindly sponsored by Gripske & Sons.
Friday 4 July – The Chook Run saw Brendan Murnane take first place with a net 29. Mick McLean came second with a net 30, and Tamara Holland placed third with a net 30½. Brendan also had the best gross round on the front 9 with a 38 off the stick and won the pin shot on hole 4. Blake Townsend won the pin shot on hole 3, Neale Dent on hole 8, and Shawn Horley won the putting competition with 24 points.
Saturday 5 July – The July Monthly Medal was won by Neale Dent with a net 66, followed closely by Shawn Horley in second place with a net 67, John Firth third with a net 68, and Chris Delaney fourth with a net 69. Grant Gaffney won the pin shot on hole 3, Neale Dent on hole 4, Rohan Sheppard on hole 5, and Rick D’Arcy on hole 6. Chris Wilkinson won the Men’s Longest Drive.
Thursday 10 July – The Individual Stroke Round went to Steve Black with a fantastic net 63, one shot ahead of Lachlan Hazell with a net 64. Grant Gaffney placed third with a net 70 on a countback from Neale Dent in fourth. Grant won the pin shot on hole 3, Neale Dent on hole 4, and Shawn Horley on hole 6. Lachlan Hazell won the Men’s Longest Drive and Hannah Lawrence the Ladies, thanks to Paul Gripske from Gripske & Sons.
Friday 11 July – The Chook Run was won by Hayley Fleming with a fantastic round of net 21! Rohan Sheppard parred the front 9 to take out the best gross score and second place with a net 25½. Tania Dickson placed third with a net 27½. Cory Spicer won the pin shot on hole 12, John McCowan on hole 13, Tim McIntosh on hole 14, and Dean Watson on hole 17. John McCowan also won the putting competition with 32 points.
Saturday 12 July – The Individual Stableford round was won by Blake Townsend with 40 points. Paul Rodi placed second with 37 points, Rohan Sheppard third with 36 points, and Lachlan Hazell fourth with 35 points. Rohan also won the pin shot on hole 3, Steve Black on hole 4, Robin Gourlay on hole 5, and Paul Rodi on hole 6. Blake Townsend won the Men’s Longest Drive and Tania Dickson the Ladies'.
Thursday 17 July – The Two-Person Ambrose was won by the team of Chris Wilkinson and Jay Bills with a net 60½. Vic Glass and James Tilley came second with a net 62¼, and Gary Pritchard and Vaughan Carter placed third with a net 62½. Pin shots went to Grant Gaffney on hole 3, Wolf Engemann on hole 4, Di Hope on hole 5, and David Vivian on hole 6. Col and Di Hope won the Men’s and Ladies' Longest Drives respectively, thanks to Gripske & Sons.
Friday 18 July – The Chook Run saw Brett Newstead win with a net 27 and a great round of 2 over par on the front 9, earning the best gross score of the day. James Tilley placed second with a net 29, and Nick Fedden third with a net 29½. Tim McIntosh won the pin shot on hole 3, Vaughan Carter on hole 4, Paul Rod on hole 5, and Brett Newstead on hole 8. Andrew Bastin won the putting competition with 28 points.
Saturday 19 July – The Individual Stableford round was won by Bradley Lawrence with a great round of 41 points! Lloyd Holley came second with 39 points, and Grant Gaffney placed third with 36 points on a countback
from Jay Bills. Pin shots went to Chris Delaney on hole 3, Crew Clarke on hole 4, Steve Black on hole 5, and Colin Hope on hole 6. Brett Newstead won the Men’s Longest Drive and Tania Dickson the Ladies'.
We are set for a great weekend of golf in Agnes this weekend with three days of Pro Am action starting on Friday 25 July and concluding on Sunday 27 July. Spectators are welcome to come down and watch the action from 8am to 3pm each day.
Jo-Anne Lawrence Town of 1770 Golf Course & Driving Range
Agnes Water Active Riders Celebrate 7 Years
with Winter Wonderland Camp & “Buy a Panel” Fundraiser
Agnes Water Active Riders Inc is proudly celebrating 7 fantastic years of community, connection and horsemanship with a special Winter Wonderland Camp from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 July – and everyone’s invited!
The weekend will feature:
* Sporting events on Saturday
* A practical run-through of team penning and cattle movement Saturday afternoon
* Modified team penning on Sunday
Whether you're riding, spectating or supporting a friend, this event is all about fun, learning, and bringing people together.
This celebration wouldn’t be possible without the valued support of Stephen Bennett MP, who has kindly come on board as a sponsor of the end of year awards at the Winter Wonderland camp. His ongoing backing of local sport and community organisations is making a real difference across the region.
Join us as we celebrate 7 years of active riding, strong friendships, and shared goals – and help us ride confidently into the future.
Xmas in July
At our most recent club day, members got into the festive spirit early with a cheerful Xmas in July celebration. Laughter echoed around the grounds as riders teamed up to decorate Christmas trees, toss baubles through wreaths, and race to wrap “presents” – all on horseback! The tinsel was flying, the competition was light-hearted, and the spirit of the season was well and truly alive.
Buy A Panel Fundraiser
Agnes Water Active Riders is also launching its 'Buy a Panel” fundraiser.
$50 - family plaque
$200 - small sign
$400 - medium sign
$600 - large sign
For camp registration or to buy a panel, visit our Agnes Water Active Riders Facebook page or contact the club directly.
OUTREACH CLINICS
AGNES WATER - 2025
We offer reproductive & sexual health services to all clients at no cost
Please bring your Medicare Card
Cervical Screening
Contraception Options
Menopause Advice
Pelvic Pain
Period Issues
* Services not available in all locations. Please contact us to confirm
IUD Insert/remove*
Implanon insert/remove*
Sexual Health Screen
Hormonal Issues
Preconception Planning
Breast Health
4 & 5 August 17 & 18 November IMPACT - DCCHS
Lights, Camera, Community! Outdoor Cinema Comes to Seventeen Seventy!
The air in Seventeen Seventy is buzzing with a new kind of excitement! We are delighted to share that our community is about to get a magical new attraction: 1770 Cinema, bringing outdoor movie nights right to the heart of our town, proudly hosted by the 1770 Bowling Club Inc.
For our 1770 Bowling Club Inc., this partnership is a game-changer. As a licensed, volunteer-run club with an onsite bar and BBQ, hosting outdoor 1770 Cinema experiences means a vital boost to our local hub. The funds generated through these events will go directly back into improving and maintaining our facilities, ensuring the Club remains a
vibrant meeting place for all. It provides new opportunities for our dedicated volunteers to contribute to exciting community events, and helps us attract new faces eager to be part of something special.
And for you, our community, it means more accessible, affordable entertainment right here in our backyard! Imagine settling in with your loved ones, enjoying a delicious WORLD FAMOUS 1770 Bowls Club Burger and refreshing drinks from the Club's bar, all while watching a classic movie on a big screen under the expansive Queensland sky. It’s an opportunity to create cherished memories without having to leave our beautiful home.
We are thrilled to announce that the very first "Movie Under the Stars" will be the beloved classic, "Cool Runnings"! Get ready for a heartwarming and hilarious ride as this 1993 comedy tells the inspiring, loosely true story of the Jamaican bobsled team's improbable journey to the Winter Olympics. It's a tale of determination, teamwork, and chasing dreams against all odds – perfect for our inaugural screening!
Keep an eye on the 1770 Bowling Club's and the 1770 Cinema's facebook pages for all movie dates, times, and ticket information. We can't wait to see you there, blankets and good spirits in tow, as we light up the night with 1770 Cinema Movies Under The Stars experiences!
Tickets, Popcorn & Burgers available online NOW! Go to www.1770cinema. com
1770 Cinema
Movies Under The Stars
1770 Bowls Club, QLD www.1770cinema.com
Stolen Emergency Services Vehicles From Winfield
Police have charged two people following investigations into two emergency service vehicles that were reported stolen from a fire brigade in Winfield on 15 July.
Around 8am, entry was allegedly gained to the Rocky Point Road property where two vehicles as well as a large amount of equipment including radios, computers and tools were stolen.
Two bags with alleged stolen property were located in a river around 7.10am on 16 July.
Police then attended a Settlement Road property in Horse Camp on 17 July to make enquiries about a single vehicle traffic crash during the night prior.
At this property, police located one of the stolen vehicles damaged, a white Mazda BT50, and various items of stolen property (electronic, medical, chemical, safety and uniform).
A 28-year-old Svensson Heights man
has been charged with two counts of receiving tainted property, unlawful use of motor vehicle, stealing, and driving of motor vehicle without a driver licence.
He appeared in Bundaberg Magistrates Court on 18 July.
A 28-year-old Avenell Heights woman has been charged with one count each of receiving tainted property and entering premises and committing indictable offence by break.
She is expected to appear in Bundaberg Magistrates Court on 4 August.
Investigations are ongoing and police continue to appeal for public assistance to locate a yellow Nissan Patrol, as well as a number of equipment, including radios, computers and tools.
Investigators are appealing to the public to report any sightings of the yellow Nissan Patrol to police.
Anyone with dashcam footage of the Rocky Point Road at Winfield area on
15 July, between 7am and 8am, is also urged to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www. police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Quote this reference number: QP2501236824
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