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Lend Lease pulls out of Abbot Point by Sherry Barnes Construction giant Lend Lease decided late last month against going ahead with its bid for the multi-billion dollar expansion of Abbot Point coal terminal. “It lapsed for a whole series of reasons, including commercial drivers – there were different competing projects and potential expansions up there,” said Chief Executive Steve McCann. Felicity Wishart, campaign director for Australian Marine Conservation Society has welcomed the decision and said no-one should be developing the area less than 50 kms from the Whitsundays. “We’re relieved Lend Lease has seen sense and pulled out,” she said.

Signatures included: Friends of The Earth, Lock The Gate Alliance, Mackay Conservation Group, Abbot Point Action Group, Save The Reef, Greenpeace Australia Pacific, Cairns and Far North Environment Centre.

A major milestone for the Santos GLNG Project was reached when the 4.3 km under-sea tunnel under “The Narrows” off Gladstone, successfully connected Curtis Island to the mainland. Tunnelling began in April last year and the 100 metre, 277 tonne tunnel boring machine ( TBM) has been operated round the clock on its journey to the tunnel reception shaft on the Island. Named Rose-Ella by the children at Rosella Park State School the TBM also lined the tunnel by installing more than 21,750 pre-cast concrete segments.

Open letter urged “please withdraw” In October last year,The Fifth Estate announced that 36 environmental action groups had written an open letter to Lend Lease asking it to discontinue its involvement with Abbot Point. “We urge you to immediately withdraw from any further involvement with this project,” the letter reads.

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The tunnel forms part of the 420 km gas pipeline route from the gasfields around Roma and Fairview to the liquefaction plant currently under construction on Curtis Island. Thiess’ General Manager Tunnelling, Steve Wille paid tribute to the crews who steered the TBM to Curtis Island. “It can’t be understated how complex the geotechnical conditions were for those guys and I’m extremely proud of the way they worked through those challenges and brought the machine home,” he said.

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Don’t move your seat on the plane Airports should install bodyWe were an hour into an eight hour flight when I decided odour monitors to recline my seat. Seconds later the seatback flicked forward, hitting my head. Either the seat had malfunctioned or the person sitting behind me had kicked it. Turning in my seat, I peered over the headrest to be confronted by the small but unmistakably angry face of a tiny lady who from her sari and jewelry I judged to be Indian. She said nothing, just gave me a withering look I interpreted as meaning ``don’t move your seat!’’

Why do we have business class?

We went to Sydney a few weeks ago and arrived at the airport freshly showered. This placed us in a minority as our fellow passengers were a collection of malodorous singlet- and thong-wearers painfully ignorant of the cleansing properties of soap when combined with water. Instead of metal detectors, it would be a good thing if airports installed body-odour monitors that sounded an alarm when an intending passenger's armpits scored more than seven on a scale of ten.

I have great respect for women and my elders but as I was only attempting to tilt my seat halfway back, felt she was being unreasonable so I tilted it back again.

This would make for more comfortable flights as half of the passengers would be turned back, leaving an abundance of room on board for those of us who enjoyed bathing more than once a week.

Whack! I bounced forward, the kick to my seat back more forceful than before.

There was that one time when I might have failed the odour test.

I turned around again and gave her my ``stop being ridiculous’’ glare and she returned fire with her ``don’t tilt the seat’’ glare.

I’d bought a bottle of duty free rum and put it in my cabin bag.

I thought briefly of complaining but how do you tell a flight attendant that you are being bullied by a 50kg grandmother? The answer, of course, is that you don’t. Thus for the next few hours grandma and I waged undeclared war as I edged my seat back until it reached the halfway point and then – whack! – she’d sink in the boot like a rugby league goal kicker. It was one of the longest flights of my life.

Air travel is one of the great levelers which is why it can be so painful because no one particularly likes being leveled. Business class was invented so that people could escape being leveled.

Just before boarding I placed the bag on the floor too heavily and heard an ominous ``thwunk.’’ I then made my second mistake of the day and put my hand inside the bag and cut it on the broken bottle, which began oozing rum mixed with blood all over the floor. I ran to the washroom, dumped the remnants of the bottle in a bin and boarded the plane with my hand wrapped in paper toweling and smelling as if I had been drinking rum for a week.

The truly great leveler is a long haul international flight in economy class where several hundred people are subjected to an equal degree of misery and discomfort for 12 hours. Meanwhile at the front of the aircraft, 40 or so people are stretched out on beds nibbling smoked salmon and sipping French champagne. If you’ve never traveled in business class, this may not bother you. The trouble is that I have. I know how wonderful it is. Those passengers exist in another universe. It is one without queues, plastic airport chairs, claustrophobia and armpits. Rather than dreading the flight, the holders of business class tickets actually look forward to it. We’re going to France later this year and I’ve stated looking at fares. Business or economy? The Internet tells me I can fly business for around $8000 or economy for around $2500. Maybe if I stuff cotton wool in my nostrils I won’t notice the armpits.

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Another 100% FIFO mine? Isaac Region’s Mayor Anne Baker wants BMA to state whether the proposed Red Hill Mine will be another 100% forced Fly-in Fly-out (FIFO) workforce like Caval Ridge and Daunia. She said BMA needs to be clear on FIFO work practices and looked forward to Premier Campbell Newman keeping his election commitment in relation to FIFO. “In his election promises, Mr. Newman said that if the LNP was elected it would categorically rule out a 100% FIFO workforce for any mine: “It’s not acceptable to us,” he said. “We understand that fly-in fly-out has its place as a component of, and the answer to, providing the workforce… but a 100 per cent fly-in fly-out is just simply something we would not tolerate if we get into government.” (Daily Mercury, 20 July 2011). Mayor Baker said she now calls on the Premier to honour his election commitments when his government is assessing this project and any in the future. “While Council is not naive enough

to expect all employment to be sourced locally, if these work practices are allowed to continue, the population renewal for regional Queensland in particular resource communities will be threatened “Under a forced FIFO arrangement, they’ll never be given a choice to watch their kids play after school or join a volunteer community association. She said mining communities need population, economic growth and sustainability which will be threatened if 100% FIFO work practices are allowed to continue.

Council’s views will be considered Minister for State Development, Jeff Seeney said Council’s views will be fully considered when assessing the project and asked that they allow the decision to be made without political interference. Mayor Baker responded that Mr Seeney’s comments were “extremely disappointing”. “The future in Isaac is scary and the Red Hill EIS is the last opportunity to voice community concerns.” BMA claimed its predominately residential workforce proves its commitment to the region and said FIFO workforces are one part of the mix of their employment offerings.

“we’ll undoubtedly struggle”… Anne Baker

Boyne-Tannum’s new structure plan

Gladstone Regional Council agreed to undertake a structure plan exercise for Boyne-Tannum to inform the new planning scheme project currently being undertaken, appointing consultants Deicke Richards. The structure plan exercise will operate in a similar format to those run by Diecke Richards at Calliope and Agnes Water/Seventeen Seventy last year, to include a community vision session; design workshop with Councillors, Council Officers and State Agencies; and a final presentation to the community. Director of Planning and Environment, Leisa Dowling advised the Boyne-Tannum area had been identified as a location experiencing significant growth that would benefit from an enhanced strategic vision to coordinate this growth. The first draft of the new planning scheme is expected to be finalised for Council review by the end of June.

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Mining Contractor Awards launched this year The inaugural Queensland Mining Contractors Awards, launched at the Bowen Basin Mining Club are a chance for companies to showcase their achievements and be recognised for the improvements they bring to the industry. Club Director, Jodie Currie said after a tough couple of years, standout contractors have adapted and delivered real outcomes for mining, exploration and production companies, especially in Queensland. “The idea for the Awards came from recognition of the fact that the best Mining Contractors do much more than complete projects on time and in budget,” she said. “They drive innovation in our Sector as they compete to get their projects completed safer, smarter, faster and more efficiently.” A range of categories will be open to recognise innovation that has led to better outcomes, including benefits to project costs, timeframes, product innovation, community or staff engagement and equal opportunity.

Category winners will be announced at a presentation dinner in Mackay next July. QME partners with BBMC A Judges Choice Award will also be presented as well as the QME best product launch during the Mining & Engineering Exhibition. Director of Reed Mining Events, Paul Baker said QME, an integral part of the Queensland mining sector can now contribute to a platform to highlight the great achievements of its contractors. “As the industry strives to achieve greater efficiency and better productivity it’s important to recognise and share the success stories contributing to the sector’s growth,” he said. Entries are not limited to the size of contracting companies or the scale of the undertaken project as long as it was completed between June 2012 and December 2013. Entries are open now at www. bbminingclub.com/awards and close on April 30.

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Queensland Resources Council has released a guide to help long-distance commuters working in mining and gas operations. CEO, Michael Roche said they recognise that the lifestyle presents challenges for families and the guide provides valuable advice. “Times have changed and as our police force is finding, you can’t always expect families, particularly where there are dual careers, to pack up and move to remote or regional centres,” he said. “Our Workforce Accommodation Survey carried out by UQ’s Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining, showed that people on long-distance commutes and those living near their workplace have equal satisfaction with their living/working arrangements.” He said the guide which follows on from that work aims to inform workers on what to expect and outline useful strategies to manage the FIFO/DIDO lifestyle. It outlines the benefits and challenges and identifies the social and personal factors that enable workers to adapt. Downloaded from the QRC website www. qrc.org.au, the Reference Guide contains a list of organisations to provide assistance and can form the basis of an induction tool to be used by HR professionals. Study finds families coping well A report released from the Australian Institute of Family Studies shows FIFO families are functioning equally well as

others with similar stress levels, relationship quality and health. Lead author Ellly Robinson said while long periods of solo parenting are challenging, most couples are making the arrangement work. The study credited mothers for their significant role in lessening disruption, and ensuring the health and wellbeing of children. Queensland and Western Australian have the biggest FIFO workforces in the country with about 31,000 employees in the Bowen and Surat Basins.

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Middlemount Messenger with Nicky Way Looking back The Middlemount Race Club’s 25th Anniversary Race Celebration won Event of the Year at the Isaac Council Australia Day Awards which was held at the Community Hall.

Winston the daschund with Angie Hite and children William, Maddie and Ally Hite. Winston was the winner of the Daschund Calcutta held at the 2013 Middlemount Races

Emma Merritt presenting the Undamine Daschund Race Cheque to CQ Rescue Helicopters. Lots of Anthony Minnichiello hopefuls turned up at the Junior Rugby League sign up. The Juniors train Tuesday and Thursday and start matches in March. Call Scott Lonergan 0428 009 259 for more information.

Middlemount Tennis served up some fun at their Open Day. Lessons are set to run Mondays and Thursdays for children 4 ½ to adult. Call Trevor on 0419 941 950 for enrolment details. The Middlemount Annual Charity Golf Day was held on Saturday 22 February. Over 70 players took to the green to help raise around $1000 for the Middlemount SES. Golfers at the nine hole, four ball ambrose comps enjoyed a BBQ, raffles, entertainment from Dan Miller and a $5000 gaming promotion. Hard Hat Health got community members off the couch and into Free mini-health reviews on Friday 28 February. Residents had their blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure checked to make sure that they were fighting fit for the New Year. Community members climbed into their sneakers, gloves and hats to help Clean up Australia in Middlemount on Sunday 2 March. Middlemount/Dysart Isaac Regional Council, Place Officer Gail Hite got clubs, businesses, schools picking up litter and prettying the town at the annual event. The Middlemount Golf Club had the punters showing their hand at the Poker Championships held on Saturday 8 March. Wallets and heads were a little lighter after the entertaining event. Lots of fun was had and a few goals were scored at the Super 5’s and Little kickers soccer clinics with Coach Blair Grice. Clinics will also be held in the Easter holidays. Like to know more call Coach on 0400 033 989. Touch Football kicked off in February with lots of players keen to get on the field at the Monday night comp. The first season runs until June and the second season will kick off in July. If you would like to have a game call Peta Oram on 0437 531 786.

There were bargains and handicrafts galore at The Middlemount Markets in February. The markets run throughout the year. Contact middlemountmarkets@ hotmail.com for more information.

Looking forward

The Central Highlands Triathlon Club will host the rescheduled Middlemount Triathlon at the Pool on Sunday 6 April. Registration for is 6.30am and racing from 7.00am. Go to the Central Highlands Triathlon Page Facebook page for more information.

Middlemount Rodeo Association Annual Camp Draft will be rounding up the beasts on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May. If you would like to take part, contact Katherine on 0439 340 019.

The biggest event on the Middlemount Golf calendar, The Pro Am Championship date has been set. Competitors will tee off with the Sponsors Day on Friday 19 May and continue with two days of fierce competition on Saturday 21 and Sunday 21 of May. Contact the golf club on 4985 7830 if you would like to sponsor this event.

Horses, humans and daschunds are in training for the Middlemount Races on Saturday 2 August.

The family focussed event will feature carnival rides, marquee tickets and general entry entertainment. Potential sponsors can contact Fiona Noon on 0433 250 639.

Middlemount Community Links office will host an Art Exhibition in August, date TBA and their annual Scavenger Hunt on Sunday 7 September. Contact Melissa on 4985 7929 for details or to sponsor either of these events.

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Downlands keeps families together

Sending children off to boarding school can be both emotionally draining and logistically difficult. The idea of coeducational boarding is appealing to many parents in this situation, as it means their sons and daughters are able to attend the same boarding school, and can continue to strengthen their family bond throughout their years of boarding together. Downlands College in Toowoomba offers co-educational boarding from Years 8-12, allowing brothers and sisters to spend

their formative years together - sharing meals, routines, friends and teachers, and also cheering from the sidelines for one another at school-based activities. With approximately 700 students enrolled at Downlands at least 240 of these are boarders. A new boarding house will open in September this year to cater for the introduction of Year 7. For more information, contact Anna Bartlett, Marketing and Development Manager, Downlands College on 07 4690 9661 or annabartlett@ downlands.qld.edu.au

Scholarship opportunities for rural families Every year the Cathedral School in Townsville offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for rural families and this year is no different. In 2007 a substantial sum of money was donated to the school by a pioneering family of the north. The money has been used to fund the education of selected students from rural and remote Queensland whose families may be struggling financially. A spokesperson for the family said the EHSB scholarship, named in honour of the family group - EylesHampe-Scholes-Buhôt, was a small way to help rural

families who couldn’t afford to send their child to boarding school. The EHSB scholarship is awarded on academic merit and financial need and will cover all tuition and boarding fees for the successful candidate from Year 8 to 12. Applications for the meanstested scholarship are now open to students commencing Year 8 in 2015. Enquiries regarding the EHSB, or other scholarships can be made to the Registrar, Mrs Toni Lanphier on 4722 2000 or by visiting the website www.cathedral.qld.edu.au/ scholarships.

Full time and weekly boarding – Whitsunday Anglican School

Whitsunday Anglican School provides fresh, modern facilities for their boarders to enjoy an educational experience based on security, stability and positive relationship building. The recent expansion to the facilities means that the school offers full time boarding as well as weekly boarding for students from the Mackay, Bowen Basin and further, reaching coastal and rural communities. A school boarding bus assists with the transportation of students to excursions and after school commitments during the week or on weekends. The school is now 26 years old, though boarding has been a significant part of the school’s make-up since it was introduced in 1994. The younger boarding students (beginning from Year 5) are housed in dorms of four but most students are offered single rooms with enough space to make it their own.

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Gayndah ready for massive growth 2014 looks set to be a beneficial year for Real Estate investors in the heart of Queensland’s citrus country. Edwina Randall of LJ Hooker Gayndah says that properties under the $200,000 mark have been selling quickly due to the lure of a high return as the demand for rental properties continues to increase year after year. “There’s always a demand for rentals as the farming and citrus industries bring employment while the relaxed family atmosphere attracts families” said Edwina. Besides citrus, the North Burnett has extensive agriculture pursuits including beef, pork, fodder crops, mining (gold), timber and horticultural crops.

There is an exciting new Bauxite project on Gayndah’s doorstep which is set to bring massive growth to the region. Australian Bauxite has discovered over 100 million tonnes of high quality Bauxite with a worth over 6 Billion dollars (refer to australianbauxite.com.au).

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Gayndah is well positioned to accommodate the prosperous times ahead. Our town offers the choice of 2 primary schools plus secondary to year 12, kindergarten & childcare facilities. Shops include a bakery, 2 butchers, 2 supermarkets, electrical store, a vet surgery, 3 pubs and various fashion and retail outlets. Gayndah is served by the ANZ Bank and

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abundant water to the township while stocked with Bass, Barramundi and yellow belly. Medical facilities offer doctors, a hospital, blue nurses, pharmacy and a retirement village. Recreational facilities include bowls, golf, equestrian, tennis, pistol, archery & including football, water skiing, swimming, soccer and netball. There are also plenty of community focused organizations - RSL, Bowls, QCWA, Lions, Senior Citizens Club as well as various churches of all faiths. Invest in Gayndah and reap the rewards or come and enjoy country living at its best!

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HOMES & SECURITY A new home in a new estate Dixon Homes have home and land packages now available at a country estate near Bundaberg River Springs. Construction has commenced on a home priced at $389,673 and this includes driveways, turf, fencing, and lots more. Phone 07 4151 8613.

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From site offices to granny flats Portable Buildings Brisbane stocks a range of options....site offices, delux buildings, granny flats and portable design. Each design carries its own unique features and all buildings are manufactured from top quality products. For more information and designs see www.portable-buildings. com.au

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Bundaberg is the regional hub for air, rail and road access that services the coastal and hinterland areas. The region is rich in sugar and horticultural production and is home to the famous Bundaberg Rum and Bundaberg Ginger Beer. The Southern Great Barrier Reef starts at Bundaberg and is a journey of remarkable discovery.

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GOLD COAST - BRISBANE

Festival time What’s new on Tamborine Mountain at Surfers Paradise Tackle Tamborine Mountain – Bear Grylls-style – crisscrossing lakes, hiking the escarpment and pounding the pavement of a 23-million-year-old volcano with Loganfoote Adventures.

The Surfers Paradise Festival is back! A celebration of food, art, music and entertainment, the festival delights everyone across four weekends of community events from April 2 to 27. See the Welcome Event – the Street Parade, as they weave a colourful lantern display through Surfers Paradise.

Dance along to the Launch It Concert Series, with three nights of amazing beach concerts. Get arty at One Way Street Party and sit back

for cinema under the stars in SIPfest Short Film Festival. Spend Easter thoroughly entertained with four days of Street Performers competing for the title of Australia’s best. Bring the family for Seafire Fireworks Challenge, a night of high level fun. And enjoy the best food and wine of the Gold Coast at A la Carte in the Park. More information www. surfersparadise.com or phone 5584 3700

Depending on fitness levels, you can don your hiking boots for one or two-day guided treks through the sub-tropical rainforest of Tamborine Mountain and discover towering waterfalls, rugged mountains and glowworm caves.

For the more seasoned adventurer, The Great Walk of Gondwana is a three-day, 56-kilometre hike through the Lamington National Park. One-day Trek $120, two-day Trek $220, threeday Great Walk $300. Prices are inclusive of meals and camping fees www.loganfooteadventures.com

Witches Falls filling gap in the market

Witches Falls Cottages boutique B&B on Tamborine Mountain has removed barriers for carers and patients, adding two new ‘all abilities’ cottages to their property. The duplex-style accommodation fills a gap in the market for guests to bring elderly parents, or friends or relatives with special needs, to the mountain for a stress-free getaway. The cottages feature a kitchen hatchway for meals to be provided at seating height, a lower BBQ so guests can cook while seated and a more spacious layout allowing for three adults to travel together. Fri – Sun from $360/night (two adults with breakfast); Mon – Thurs from $310/night (two adults with breakfast). www.witchesfallscottages. com.au

Witches Falls – filling a gap

Go Tambo App The Go Tambo App is a comprehensive little piece of software that lists over 300 places and things to do on Tamborine Mountain. The App contains visually important places like car parking, picnic area, bush walks, waterfalls, cafes/ restaurants and emergency contacts We will give you – all specific to the Mountain. Discount Visitors and when you mention PALM BEACH GOLD COAST residents can benefit this Coalfields Enjoy luxury accommodation in Express Newspaper fully self contained apartments from this App with (conditions apply) with many facilities including a tap to call, tap a heated pool, hot spa, to email and map sauna, tennis court, gym. routing to locations. Go surfing and fishing. Phone us today or visit our website www.gotambo.com. princesspalm.com au/app 07 5534 5455

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Remaining open to the public for another year, the gaol is in the care of historian and tour guide, Jack Sim to manage the public spaces and provide educational, cultural and commercial activities. Minister Housing and Public Works, Tim Mander said it’s impossible not to be drawn in by Jack’s passion for Queensland’s history. “In the past people were desperate to get out of Boggo Road, these days they’re desperate to get in, which is testament to the hard work of Jack and his team,” he said.

More than 12,000 visited the gaol over the past 12 months and Jack is pleased he can continue to share his love of one of Brisbane’s most iconic sites. “The key is to ensure the building remains relevant and accessible; our monthly historical tour is done by former Prison Officer and a former inmate,” said Jack. “We plan new events with some ideas being a Prison Film Night and Crime Writers Convention.” Information at www.boggoroadgaol. com

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The King And I – QPAC Lyric Theatre Opening April 15 starring Lisa McCune as English governess Anna opposite Teddy Tahu Rhodes as The King (following their lead roles in South Pacific). Former pop singer ( Denim & Lace, Mean Pair Of Jeans) Marty Rhone comes full circle as The Kralahome (Prime Minister) after his debut as young lover Lun Tha, 35 years ago in the London production with Yul Brynner and Virginia McKenna. Another Rodgers Getting To Know You & Hammerstein masterpiece from Australia’s leading theatrical producer John Frost repeating his success in 1991 with Hayley Mills as Anna.

Helen Reddy – April 13 I Am Woman Hear Me Roar, Delta Dawn, Angie Baby, I Don’t Know How To Love Him – no-one can sing them like the Queen of 70s Pop, one of the best known artists in the world, playing Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert – with a career in all facets of the entertainment industry she’s coming to Brisbane – don’t miss this rare chance to see the legendary Helen Reddy.

Petula Clark – April 26. Another distinguished and enduring performer, the darling of Great Britain and a star since World War II, Petula includes all her great hits – Downtown, I Know A Place selections from movies and shows plus songs from her latest CD, Lost In You.

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holiday hot spots... Adrenalin Adventures - a playground for exciting water-based pursuits For those who prefer not to wile away ALL their holiday time lazing under a palm tree, our state is a playground for exciting water-based pursuits for beginners and enthusiasts. Want to scuba dive on the Sunshine Coast? Sunreef Scuba Diving Services at Mooloolaba have enjoyed 35 years doing what they love – a 5 Star PADI Training Centre offers courses to all levels through to Rescue Diving, night, photography, and Instructor Level. Dive on various locations very similar to the Great Barrier Reef, experience the thrill of wreck diving on HMAS Brisbane. Further north at Hervey Bay, Aquavue Café & Watersports have equipment hire for on the water or beach – hit the waves at full throttle on a Jetski, or take it easy under sail on a Catamaran; try a Paddleboard, Tube Ride, Knee Board, Water Ski or have family fun in a kayak. Stay

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holiday hot spots... Hervey Bay – Safe family fun in the sun From the ideal family getaway, romantic escape, eco-experience, to action adventure or lifestyle change – this gem on the Fraser Coast truly has it all. You’ll have safe family fun in the sun – or fine dining and moonlight walks by the ocean with your loved one – fantastic fishing and easy access to World Heritage Listed Fraser Island. A water lover’s paradise this is where you can swim, fish, dive, snorkel, Parklands, picnic areas, playgrounds, piers and a vibrant marina all combine with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean coastline. The Esplanade abounds with alfresco cafes,

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Triple Crown for Northern Surf Muster Clinton Farlow from Tannum Sands competing in the Open Longboard at last year’s Agnes Water Surfing Festival. His sister Sarah also competed in the event. (pic courtesy Ben Whitmore, Surfing Queensland)

Surfing Queensland have added a Triple Crown Prize for this year’s Central North Queensland event series. Consisting of three events – Reef 2 Beach Longboard Classic, HIF Agnes Water Surfing Festival and Yeppoon Surfing Festival, the Triple Crown will be awarded to the Top Male and Top Female surfers in the Open Longboard division of all three events at series end. The winners will receive a Walden Longboard courtesy of Reef 2 Beach Surf Shop, Agnes Water and Global Surf Industries. “It’s great to be able to recognise and help develop the sport of surfing north of Noosa,” said

Ben Whitmore from Surfing Queensland. “The Triple Crown prize on Hawaii’s North Shore has become as important, if not more so, than a World Title for local competitors, so it’s great we can bring the same concept to the Capricorn and Discovery Coasts in 2014.”

The Triple Crown is designed to help develop the sport while unearthing and rewarding local talent in the northern region.

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April 6 heralds the 2014 Waltzing Matilda Day held on that day each year at Winton, where on Dagworth Station, Banjo Paterson penned the famous song known to many as Australia’s unofficial anthem. The theme this year is “horses” as Banjo was a keen horseman, his nickname was in honour of a racehorse and some of his great poems involved horses. The North Gregory Race Club will hold a five race day on Saturday April 5. Don’t forget to pick up a Waltzing Matilda Day

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Hatpin, fast becoming a collector’s item and available at the Station Store inside the Waltzing Matilda Centre. Visit the Centre any time of year and find out the intriguing story of Banjo and his fiancé Sarah Riley from Winton. Who was the swaggie and why was the engagement called off? Be prepared to spend at least half a day learning more and visiting a Winton of earlier days.

Roma’s Easter In The Country – April 17 to 21

Headlining this year are The Wolfe Brothers, the Hobart-based country rock act who enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame after their appearance on Australia’s Got Talent. The country rock concert is on Easter Saturday and you are encouraged to bring a blanket and enjoy the music under the stars. Camp oven cooking and many food stalls are on offer and the event is licensed.

This year’s five-day festival also includes the first Roma Triathlon, street buskers, bull rides, night rodeo, mud derbies, Easter Parade and the country comedy duo The Crack-Up Sisters. www. easterinthecountryroma.com.au

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holiday hot spots... The Coast under the Tropic of Capricorn

Visitors to the Coast enjoy golden days and balmy, moonlit evenings with the brilliant sunsets and scents of the tropics as well as the crispness of a temperate climate. The Coast is under the Tropic of Capricorn, for which it is named, and it sweeps along the Pacific Ocean at Central Queensland just a 30 minute drive from the Beef Capital of Australia, Rockhampton, and only 600 kilometres from the capital, Brisbane. You can still enjoy a beach to yourself at the Capricorn Coast with views of Great and North Keppel Islands and the many smaller islands, which act as stepping-stones to the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. Great Keppel Island is a popular island to visitors and is accessible by a 30-minute ferry ride. Ferry services operate daily out of Rosslyn Bay. Yeppoon is the Coast’s major town, which has retained its village style appeal, yet offers a variety of wonderful restaurants, accommodation and shops. Just north of Yeppoon is the Capricorn Resort, set on 22,000 acres of nature and offers two world standard golf courses, whilst to the south at Zilzie, the Reef Palms Complex offers night-time golf with a floodlit course, featuring a world-first -

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The Tablelands Classic – Atherton, April 25

With the second round of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup taking place in Cairns, what better way to make a complete weekend of two-wheeled fun other than also racing your bike also? The Atherton Tablelands is the backdrop for Australia’s most exciting mountain bike development. Over the next five years over 90 kms of singletrack will go into this area, all within a short spin of Atherton’s amazing coffee. It’s sort of jungle, sort of high country and bushland, it’s sort of unbelievably good. You would expect the locals to want to keep this place a secret but they are some of the friendliest, welcoming place on the planet. www.mtb.subaru.com.au

tropical food extravaganza Innisfail on the Cassowary Coast is the location for Feast Of The Senses, Queensland’s premier tropical food event. Showcasing their amazing variety of exotic tropical fruits, produce, seafoods and meats, it’s like no other festival in Australia and is truly a feast for all your senses. Tropical produce is the hero of the festival and over the 10 day program from March 28 to April 6, visitors

will be able to see, touch, taste and smell the amazing fruit and food that comes from this vibrant region. Held in March each year the program incorporates food events, farm trails, art, photography, cooking contests and culminates in a huge market day displaying all the local produce. www.feastofthesenses.com.au or phone 4065 3246.

Golden Gumboot Festival – Tully, May 7 Originally this was a competition between Tully, Innisfail and Babinda as to which town is the wettest in Australia. The winner for the competition (since 1970) was awarded with a rubber boot and with an annual rainfall of up to seven metres – Tully was the winner. Tully’s reputation for being “A Pretty Wet Place” is celebrated each year at the Golden Gumboot Festival. The Gumboot Games are a major feature of this family oriented festival, along with a float parade, Golden Girl Quest and a big afternoon of entertainment, music, displays, children’s activities and food and market stalls. The festival is launched with a Quest Night, where Quest entrants are introduced and judging occurs. The Gumboot Festival is Tully’s major annual festival and each year a community organisation or a community project is selected to benefit from the proceeds. For information phone 4068 2288.

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Where the bush meets the beach - Bowen

Award winning beaches and a vibrant community make Bowen the perfect holiday spot for families, couples and singles alike.

Take a swim at one of Bowen’s award winning beaches, go snorkeling at Horseshoe Bay and drop a line in at the jetty on Santa Barbara Parade.

If you like walking you will enjoy the numerous walking tracks which will take you to some of the most amazing lookouts you have ever seen. Flagstaff Hill, for example offers you a 360 degree view of the area.

The coal mining town of Collinsville is well worth a visit. Only about one hours’ drive from Bowen, Collinsville offers a warm welcome to all travelers. You should have a look at the Coal Face Museum and historical Bowen River Hotel. On your way to Collinsville you might even spot some wild emus, buffalo and camels.

Enjoy all the local attractions, Cairns Tropical Zoo, Golf, Beach, Reef and Cape Tribulation. For more details contact us on:

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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway in Cairns has been shortlisted from 56 countries to be one of 18 finalists in the 2014 Tourism For Tomorrow Awards. TOURIST PARK & ROADHOUSE

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It hopes to secure the Environmental Award after completing a three day site evaluation with judge Tony Charters. Skyrail Managing Director, Craig Pocock said ecotourism and sustainability are cornerstones of the attraction and to be recognised in this way is a real honour. “The people of Cairns should feel very proud that one of the iconic tourist attractions in the region has been regarded so highly at an international level – a big pat on the back for the community as a whole,” he said.

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Skyrail takes you on an amazing journey over and through Australia’s World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforests. It was also the first tourist attraction in the world to be awarded EarthCheck’s Platinum rating for its commitment to the benchmarking and certification program.

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Townsville’s Cotters Market is North Queensland’s largest arts and crafts market. Over 150 stalls offer an amazing selection including locally made timber, fabric, leather and glass gifts, souvenirs, pottery, jewellery, silk paintings, art, fragrant candles and soaps, home made sweets, preserves, fresh fruit and vegetables, plants and flowers and much more. Cotters Market is held each Sunday in Flinders Mall from 8.30am to 1pm. There’s a jumping castle, food vendors and entertainment. W H I T S U N D A Y S

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Clive Palmer turning movie mogul? The mining magnate and Federal Member for Fairfax, who is building a replica of the ill-fated Titanic is tempted to make a cameo appearance in a new film he also wants to make aboard his new ocean liner. Late last year he tweeted that he had registered Palmer Pictures intending to make a movie about the tragic maiden voyage in 1912 with its premiere to coincide with his new ship’s maiden commercial voyage from

Southampton to New York in 2017. He told media it will be a love story and a lot better than the 1997 movie with Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, with actors from Hollywood and Europe expressing interest in starring roles. “I could be seen in a deckchair having a drink,” he said.

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McKenzie, Seventy-Five Mile Beach, majestic rainforests, Maheno Wreck, the Pinnacles coloured sands and Eli Creek.

For classy laid-back style, expert rangers and excellent staff to look after you, Kingfisher Bay Resort has everything – superb restaurants incorporating native foods, bars, family bistros, pools, guided canoe paddle, Ranger’s Night Walk and Bush Tucker Tasting.

Hervey Bay is the Whale Watch Capital and adventures don’t get any bigger than this – making friends with magnificent humpback whales who seek out these waters to rest their new calves.

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The Brisbane Tinnie and Tackle Show and National 4x4 Outdoors Show at the Brisbane Showgrounds, April 4 to 6 once again shows off the best in off-road, touring, towing, fishing and boating. Interactive displays, guest speakers, live demonstrations and plenty of giveaways – enjoy the Fishing Expo Stage, Yamaha Supertank and Kids Marine Zone. Over 200 exhibitors will display their latest wares – boats, marine electronics, fishing gear along with 4WD vehicles, accessories, ATVs, dirt bikes, GPS, camping equipment, safety gear and much more – it’s a one-stop shop! Special guests include passionate wildlife ambassadors, Terri, Bindi and Robert Irwin, Chris ‘Brolga’ Barnes and 4x4 identities Pat Callinan, Jase Andrews, Peter ‘Spida’ Everitt and Allan Gray.

Whales love showing off to visitors and all the action’s close by to your base at fabulous Kingfisher Bay Resort .

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write the answers to these three questions on the back of an envelope with name, address, phone number to Coalfields Express Getaway, Coastline Newspaper, PO Box 1775, Bundaberg, Q 4670 or via the website www.coastlinenews.com.au One entry per household only – entries close Thursday, March 20 at Noon.

Send us a photo of “one that didn’t get away”! You can email the image to us at beawinner@coastlinenews.com.au, or post to Foxie PO Box 1775 Bundaberg 4670.

1. What was the Christian name of Mrs Fraser, after whom Fraser Island was named? 2. Whales return to Hervey Bay each year – what marine creatures return to Bundaberg’s Mon Repos Beach each year? 3. What is the name of the Strait that the barge crosses from River Heads to Fraser Island?

Winners will be announced in the The Bundy Book, June Tourist Queensland, April Coalfields Express and on our website, www.coastlinenews.com.au

Palm Lake Resort, the award-winning over 50s lifestyle resort will present over 30 artists from Byron Bay, Brisbane, Eumundi and Bundaberg at this year’s Palm Lake Art Exhibition March 15 and 16. Works include paintings, ceramics, metalwork, and amazing glasswork. Glassblower Tina Cooper’s work “exquisite, unique, dramatic” is inspired by nature – earth, fire, water, air while Beverley Tainton’s abstract expressionism continues to delight after 40 years of brushwork. Artists have generously donated their paintings to auction and proceeds from sales of their go to the SES.

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What a fabulous prize – be sure you’re in it to win three nights accommodation at multi awardwinning Kingfisher Bay Resort, the perfect base to explore World Heritage-listed Fraser Island PLUS a Whale Watch cruise with Quick Cat II in the calm waters of Hervey Bay. You must be available to take your prize in August, September or October 2014 during whale watching season.

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We will put the names of all entrants in the fish bowl and draw 10 names who will be advised immediately and posted their double pass to the Tinnie and Tackle Show. Hurry entries close soon. We may use some of the photos in the Coalfields Express and on our website coastlinenews.com.au. Entry is free and winners will be announced in the May Coalfields Express and on our website and on Coalfields Express Facebook.

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Fishing with Foxie BY JOHN FOX

Enjoy the great fishing that Qld has to offer Northern and Central Queensland are blessed with some of the best fishing in Australia and now is a good time to wet a line. Offshore there are plenty of good reef and pelagic fish being caught along the inshore and wider reefs. Trout, sweet lip, red emperor are all on the bite with fresh squid or fish flesh being the pick of the baits. Jigging soft plastics for these species has become popular and can be very productive but is a lot harder than drifting out bait and waiting for a bite. Some nice Spanish mackerel are being caught on the troll with the best trolling bait being ribbon fish. Floating a live yakka out the back of the boat while bottom fishing is also a good method to catch Spanish and you never know you might even hook into a cobia.

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A couple canoeing in Eungella National Park Take care in the area as people have died in accidents and many more have been seriously injured. These incidents are specifically due to slipping on the wet slippery rocks and steep wet slopes.

The lakes of central and northern Queensland like Peter Faust, Teemburra, Kinchant and Eungella are all fishing well. Metre plus barra have been common taken both on the troll and by casting. Like most fishing early morning and late afternoon are the peak fishing times. Have a cast with some suspending lures using a twitch and pause retrieve along the lily pads. Late afternoon and into the night try trolling deep diving lures in the basin areas of the lakes. If you are chasing barra, salmon, queen fish, and trevally a good spot to fish is the along the colour change line where the muddy water meets the clear water. This can occur from run off from rain around the mouths of the rivers and creeks or where smaller creeks and gutters empty into the rivers on the run out tide. Trolling the edges of these area’s with shallow running lures like Reidy’s B52’s, Classic F18’s and Gold Bombers will see you hooked up to good fish.

If you notice big fish smashing baitfish along the line, anchor up or try drifting around and cast a few surface lures around.

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When using surface lures try to use a lure that matches the size of the of the bait fish being chased. If it’s Popeye Mullet use a similar sized popper, if there are whitebait or smaller baitfish around try a chrome slug or small walk the dog style lure. The mouths of small creeks and run off gutters are also the best spot to look for a feed of prawns or live bait on the run out and a few throws with a cast net is well worth the effort. Mangrove Jack around the snags and rock bars always provide good fun and plenty of action. If you are going to bait fish for them try live bait such as large prawns or mullet and sometimes fresh mullet flesh is better. I like to use a strong 7/0 wide gap circle hook on both live and flesh baits as I find I get a better hook up rate. Soft plastics rigged snag- less using a TT Area 51 Snake Heads jigs is the way to go. By using this set up you can cast your plastics well back into the snags or rock bars where the jack are holding up without the fear of snagging up all the time. Don’t forget if you’re heading down the estuaries take a few crab pots as there are a few muddies getting around at the moment. All in all fishing should be great over the next month so get out there, relax, explore and enjoy the great fishing that this part of Queensland has to offer. Win a double pass to the Brisbane Tinnie and Tackle Show. Send us your best fishing photo. Go to page 20 for all the details.

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Burrum Heads Sanctuary Cove Fishing Classic International Boat Show The famous Fishing Classic runs from Good Friday to Easter Sunday with live and dead weighins from Friday onwards.

It has been run continuously for 20 years without a break and Burrum Heads Amateur Fishing Club welcomes family anglers of all ages and skills, near and far the annual Easter Classic. On Saturday and Sunday afternoons there are plenty of prizes and give-aways for entrants, whether or not they weigh in fish, culminating in a major reverse draw on Sunday afternoon. During the weekend there are also plenty of raffles with food and drinks available. The popular kids’ clinic is on Sunday morning with free give-aways and lot of fun. This is a “must do” event on the Fraser Coast and offers a great time for all the family. www.burrumheadsfishing.com.au

Sanctuary Cove is packed every year for the boat show

The premier event on the Asia-Pacific boat show calendar, the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, will be held at Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast from May 22-25 - the complete marine lifestyle showcase. As well as access to some of the world’s most prestigious and innovative boats and marine brands, visitors of all ages will enjoy an action-packed program of entertainment and demonstrations. This year the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show celebrates its 26th anniversary with plans well underway for a bigger, brighter, fresher and more compelling event. Children under 18 are FREE when accompanied by an adult. PLUS when you buy your tickets online, you will automatically go in the draw to WIN a $5000 to spend at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. *Terms and Conditions Apply – visit www.sanctuarycoveboatshow.com

Fabulous fishing spots in Mackay This region has some of the most spectacular fishing spots so begin your boating adventure from the Mackay Marina, gateway to the islands and the Great Barrier Reef. Try the Mackay Marina Breakwater for jewfish, mackerel and bream or the Pioneer River for whiting, flathead and bream. Local dams at Kinchant, Teemburra and Eungella provide

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