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Time to set the record straight

By Sherry Barnes The Queensland Resources Council has launched a public awareness campaign to set the record straight on the future of the Great Barrier Reef and the continuing prosperity of more than a million Queenslanders who work and live adjacent to it.

“It’s time that increasingly hysterical claims by environmental activities were called to account,” said Chief Executive, Michael Roche, against a backdrop of the Dalrymple Bay and Hay Point coal terminals near Mackay.

“We have two debates running over the future health of the Reef – one reflects the genuine concerns of all Australians to ensure the values of an iconic World Heritage Area are protected,” he said.

“The other is an opportunistic attempt by extremely well-funded international

activists to deflect attention from the real threats to the reef’s health by demonising Queensland’s major export industries.”

Mr Roche said anyone with a passing interest in the reef and its recent history knows from documented scientific evidence that ports and shipping through the reef do not represent major threats to its ecological integrity.

“Every credible scientific report published on Reef health has named Crown Of Thorns starfish outbreaks, water quality and extreme weather events as the real culprits.”

“Neither an increase in shipping traffic nor decades of port dredging has been scientifically recorded as contributing to coral cover loss, or a historical decline in the reef’s environmental health.”

Mackay resident Shane Hopkinson adds his protest in Rally For The Reef.

Port dredging the latest bogeyman “If they can halt dredging, they know they can shut down ports,” said Mr Roche.

“Ports along the Queensland coast have been established, expanded and kept open by many decades of environmentally responsible dredging, none of which has interfered with coral reefs” The focus of the QRC public awareness campaign is a large fold-out map of the Great Barrier Reef including major ports and constantly monitored channels through which shipping moves. The reverse side has reef information, shipping safety measures, port dredging and major threats to reef health identified by GBRMPA and Australian Institute of Marine Science.

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“hysterical claims need calling to account”…Michael Roche

Why mining has been (mostly) good for us Don’t blame the boom, as the Federal Government has not saved enough of the $190 billion it earned from the mining boom to ensure the health of future budget, according to the latest Grattan Institute report.

The mining boom: impacts and prospects finds that the incomes of most Australians, not only those from mining states – have risen faster during the boom decade than in the one before.

Program Director, Jim Minifie said the report examines the fears some people have about the potential adverse consequences of the boom.

“They worry about the high dollar, the impact of the boom on non-mining regions and the risk we will turn into a quarry economy. These concerns are understandable but they’re not borne out by the evidence,” he said.

“There is always the risk of a downturn as resources investment and prices decline, but Australia has low inflation and a recession is far from inevitable.”

The report finds, however, that one concern is well-founded. Tax decreases and spending increases have been larger than Australia can afford in the long run.

“Government should continue to invest in skills and education to help workers adapt to an ever changing globalised economy,” he said. “These skills will be even more important as the longest and largest boom in 150 years winds down.”

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TRAVELLING MAY BROADEN THE MIND Travelling may broaden the mind but the stress involved can also shorten your life by several years.

My partner is a sensible woman. You could ask why, if she is so sensible, does she live with me. I’ve no answer to that but you’re not the first to ask.

Regardless, she is wonderfully organized and when we arrived at Brisbane International Airport and she was asked for her passport, she produced a special travel wallet in which she had filed copies of our hotel reservations, her airline ticket, foreign currency and passport.

Passport? Well, no. It was still sitting on the desk in her home office which was 40 minutes distant and the flight closed in 90 minutes. “Taxi’’ she screamed and ran out of the terminal.

She was halfway home when I called her. “Do you have the house keys?’’ I asked. ``Yes’’ she said.

Apparently living with me had not entirely destroyed her brain.

She made it back to the airport $100 poorer in cab fares but with the passport. “You know how you asked me if I had the house keys, ’’ she said. “Well the cab driver told me he took a guy home recently who had also forgotten his passport but he had left his keys in his bag at the airport. ``When he got home and realised he couldn’t get in, he walked over to the garden, picked up a rock, smashed a window, climbed inside, grabbed his passport and

took the cab back to the airport.’’ Packing the correct clothes is critically important when travelling and before we left on a recent trip to Stockholm and other Baltic ports, my partner asked me what I was taking. “It will be the middle of their summer,’’ I said. “l’m taking shorts, short sleeved shirts and maybe a jumper.’’ I had never been to Scandinavia before. How was I to know that their idea of summer was the equivalent of the depths of a Brisbane winter.

We got to Stockholm and the sun was shining but the air temperature was about 10 degrees. I put on a pair of shorts, walked 10 metres down the street and watched my legs turn blue.

I looked at my partner who may have been saying to me: “You idiot! You said it would be warm’’ but her teeth were chattering so much I couldn’t understand a word.

We quickly bought woolly jackets and long pants and lived in them for the next three weeks.

Our hotel was comfortable but typically European small. “Better than Thailand’’ said my partner after we had checked in.

Ah, yes. Thailand. Thailand was my first experience in buying accommodation on the internet. I booked a luxury villa on an island overlooking the Andaman Sea. We arrived late and fell into bed, exhausted. I got up in the morning and walked out onto the balcony to find that the ocean view on the website had been replaced by a fly blown rubbish dump.

There was no air conditioning, the hot water system

didn’t work and the mattress was decorated with some interesting stains.

We stayed for two nights of the seven we’d booked and then fled, the screams of the fist waving, female proprietor demanding more money following our cab as it sped off down the street.

The lesson learnt? Do plenty of research and never, ever trust the photos on a website. Travel safely.

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“Enough is enough” – hold activists to account

by Sherry Barnes Extreme anti-coal activists are driven to destroy the coal industry but have no technically and commercially reliable, affordable solution to global climate change, according to Australian Coal Association CEO, Dr Nikki Williams.

She said they also lack plans to provide energy to more than a billion people living in poverty.

“Many activists are deluding the public about their real agenda, for them development is the problem,” she said. “They are really saying that energy consumption must be radically cut but that means unfed mouths, uncured poverty and subsistence existence.”

“Australians need to open their eyes to what’s going on and say enough is enough.”

Dr Williams said eco-warriors

are not trying to force the coal industry to be more responsive to social values with their focus to put the coal industry out of business. “In doing that they jeopardise much more than the commercial interests of coal companies.”

“Coal produced by these companies electrifies 90% of New South Wales and 75% of Australia. Campaigners aren’t interested in the 1.1 million who work in energy intensive manufacturing and don’t think of how Australia could secure its energy needs if fossil fuels are eliminated.”

Dr Williams distinguished between extremist anti-coal campaigners and protests of people living in mining regions.

“There’s an enormous difference between locals seeking answers and reassurance,

Nebo gives Melbourne Cup huge welcome The VRC Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour received a resounding welcome to Nebo as part of its three month journey across Australia and New Zealand.

or expressing opposition to a particular course by a coal company – and political campaigners whose only objective by whatever means, and on the basis of whatever cause, is to extinguish the industry.”

“ABC journalist Quentin Dempster once said “ Australia grew up on the coal conveyor belt not the sheep’s back.”

We can’t leave Abbot Point to Tony Abbott Senator Larissa Waters said the Greens are urging Environment Minister Butler to reject the dredging and dumping proposal for the Abbot Point coal port expansion before the election, after recently deferring a decision on the project.

“The expansion would see up to 3 million cubic metres of sediment dumped in our precious Great Barrier Reef all because it’s cheaper for the big mining companies than land disposal,” she said.

“Labor supported my motion in the Senate to stop all further Reef dumping with their apparent

opposition coming after it had already allowed 17.5 million cubic metres of sediment dumping and there wasn’t enough parliamentary time left to make it law.”

“Labor now has a chance to show where it stands on reef dumping with the Abbot Point decision and deferring further could leave it up to an Abbott Government.”

Senator Waters said Tony Abbott has a clear agenda of environment destruction, announcing a complete review of all national and state protections to identify anything “unworkable”.

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Tyler Ware and Hope Ware from Nebo State School proudly hold the Emirates Melbourne Cup

Hundreds attended events to get the opportunity to hold the 18-carat gold Emirates Melbourne Cup and loved retired jockey John Letts’ personal insights into the illustrious race.

VRC representative Dr Andrew Lemon said the visit was an outstanding success and congratulated Nebo Bowls Club for a memorable day.

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After walking down Nebo’s Heritage Path and visiting attractions such as the Snow’s Statue, Historic Nebo Hotel, the Cup delighted students, teachers and members of the public at Nebo Bowls Club.

The Cup will return home to Flemington before the 153rd running of the race that stops a nation on November 5.

Since 2003, the Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour has travelled more than 325,000 kms, visited more than 236 regional, rural and metropolitan destinations and engaged tens of thousands of people.

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Boosting business over breakfast In a bid to swap ideas to cater for business demand changes, Moranbah Traders Association members met with Isaac Regional Council Mayor and councillors for breakfast.

MTA president, Trehan Stenton said the Association was keen to work more closely with Council to consider new ways to secure a sustainable progressive platform for local business and community. “Now is the time to revisit old ideas and realise new ones,” he said.

To better service its membership base, MTA has established evening networking events and bi-monthly Brainy Breakfast Presentations to help inspire, equip and invigorate members to boost their businesses.

“We are also working with industry including Arrow Energy,Anglo American and BMA to identify opportunities and ways to develop capability,” said Mr Stenton.

“Crucially we are looking for ways to support the local high school and

have developed a relationship with Moranbah District’s Support Service to help drive economic activity and aim to foster partnerships with other community groups.”

Mayor Anne Baker said meeting regularly with the business community was invaluable. “My door is always open and I encourage input and suggestions.”

Students face engineering challenges

by Sherry Barnes Gladstone students Boyd Collette and Jesse Lord, along with Hannah Glass and David Lamb from Moura were among the 36 QMEA students from across the state to participate in the Mount Isa Mines Engineering Challenge during their June holidays.

Moura teachers Jake Mostert and Kate Townsend acted as mentors, assisting with projects while also experiencing a working mine environment.

“It was fantastic to see such high level students working with industry mentors to solve genuine industry-based challenges and the experience has provided me with a wealth of ideas for teaching science and mathematics concepts in context,” said Kate.

Boyd Collette from Gladstone was part of a group who investigated problems encountered with a transition from underground to open-cut operations in Mount Isa. “This has certainly strengthened my resolve to be

a mechanical engineer,” he said.

Fellow student Jesse Lord worked on problems related to water supply for an open-cut operations, also spurring him on to a career in mining engineering.

“An amazing experience that provided realistic understanding of the range of career opportunities in the resources sector,” said Jesse.

(from left) David Lamb, Jake Mostert, Kate Townsend, Hannah Glass from Moura.

Congratulations - Winners of our competitions Karen Logan and Marissa Brown of HC Organix, Moranbah

Renee Geyer’s new CD – SWING Here are the names of the winners of Swing, the long awaited Big Band studio album which celebrates Renee’s 40 years in the music business.

Two of the tracks on Swing are Alfie (what’s it all about?) and What A Wonderful World.

The names of the original singers who made them big hits are Cilla Black and Louis Armstrong.

The winners of the CD’s are Danielle Hurst of Biloela, Robert McVicar of Bridgeman Downs, Mrs R Kotmel, Alligator Creek and W. Gifford of Cooee Bay.

Deputy Mayor Dale Appleton and Casey De Pereira, IRC engineering and infrastructure.

The winners have been posted their CD’s.

Reg Pooles CD Life The winner was Jenny Mooney of Clermont.

Name the Royal Baby Competition We congratulate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the arrival of a healthy baby boy and heir to the throne. His name is George Alexander Louis.

We had many suggestions of names, Hayden of Moranbah suggested Mark, Frances was entered

by Angela of Bargara, Helen of Bunya thought the name could be Victoria, from Marina of Tieri came Henry and Natalie of Brisbane suggested Spencer.

The winner of 5 nights holiday at Grande Florida on the Gold Coast is Mary Coverdale of Yeppoon who entered the name Louis.

Congratulations to all winners and thanks to readers who entered our competitions.

What are Michelle Landry’s Real Passions?

What drives Michelle now? What is keeping her resolve in what seems to be an endless election campaign, even before the election date has been called again? What are the passions that cause her to wind – up her business and 100% devote her life to the aspiration of being the Federal Member for Capricornia?

The drivers for her are truly local. As said previously, they do align closely with the Coalition general policy ideals ... thankfully.

• Small business is the biggest employer in the electorate. For our population to survive, to thrive and to have a future, small business has to be encouraged. These types of enterprise need to be promoted not hindered and given hope that ideas, efforts and ‘taking a risk’ will be rewarded. The individuals who are willing to ‘have-a-go’ and look after themselves and their families by their own efforts deserve energetic support at a federal level. Michelle is a lifetime small business woman and knows what has to be done to encourage this large section of the community. This is a big part of what drives her.

bigness and diversity. Supportive infrastructure is the best thing that a government can develop and maintain to do the best for the electorate.

Roads and population support services [health, education etc.] have to be properly invested in.

The federal Government is the main source of vision & funding for these services. Michelle wants to ensure that Capricornia is more than fairly looked after now and into the future.

• The future for our children and young people is an issue close to Michelle’s heart as well. As a mother this concern comes easily.

Ensuring that the educational, trade and skills training is available, future - focussed and relevant to the needs of CQ industry and business is also ‘front and centre’ in her mind.

These opportunities just have to be there for our young people as well as for the rest of the population.

Michelle wants to be the strong local voice, the strong local champion, the ‘in-touch’ federal representative for Capricornia.

• Central Queensland is big, rich and diverse.

Capricornia is an electorate that embodies this

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Just for the Record with Roy Theodore

WE’VE GOT THE LION’S SHARE! You just can’t under-estimate the impact that the coal seam gas industry - already pumping millions into the Queensland economy - is going to have on the State’s future.

For starters, just consider this: 98 per cent of the nation’s proven reserves of CSG are within the State.

The Queensland Government estimates that more than 18,000 jobs will be generated in the State if, as expected, the industry output rises to 28 million tonnes per annum.

At that level some $850 million would be generated annually for the State.

It is estimated there will be 40,000 wells in Queensland by 2030 while the Gladstone liquid gas plan is expected to generate more than $40 billion in tax revenue for the Federal Government over its lifetime.

Want an immediate pointer to the way things are trending? Well, some time today, August 6, the Queensland-based company Titan Energy Services will announce a dividend and it should be interesting, given Titan’s role providing support services for coal stream gas operations in Queensland.

Titan has already posted a profit 300 per cent higher than last year’s, as well as earnings before interest and tax that were twice what was forecast when the company listed 19 months ago.

Little wonder its shares have risen 35%. *******

access but this has meant extra costs to the sugar industry in the millions. The small ships have to take the sugar from Bundaberg to Mackay, where it is reloaded on to larger export ships.

More extensive second-phase dredging to allow larger ships access to Bundaberg must be done urgently or it will have to be delayed until March next year because of restrictions on dredging during the turtle hatching season. ******* Almost all the rice grown in Australia (it’s a billion-dollar-ayear business) is in the Riverina

district but Japan’s Fukushima nuclear disaster affected so much of that country’s growing land that it needs greatly increased rice imports.

Thus, there has been keen interest in experimental rice planting by a Japanese concern in the Burdekin area.

The trials have proven so successful that the company has leased several large cane farms in the Giru area and plans to produce 350,000 tonnes of rice a year.

It is believed that with the Burdekin irrigation, the Japanese can produce four crops per year.

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Sugar is moved by bulldozers at the Bundaberg Sugar Terminal.

Industry groups representing sugarcane growers and millers are telling the Queensland Government in quite unvarnished language that it needs to pull the finger out on port restoration work in Bundaberg.

Limited dredging following the Bundaberg January flooding has allowed small ship

If you’re looking for a holiday idea that’s different you might care to consider Cairns, timing it for the Cairns Amateurs, rightly billed as Australia’s regional racing favourite.

It’s on September 6-7 at Cannon Park, just a hop, skip and jump from the centre of Cairns, and it’s been there for all of its 54-year history.

It’s easy to get to and many of the hotels offer shuttle buses to and from.

I can vouch for the fun and friendliness of this great little race meeting and Cairns itself, of course, is such a great jumping off place for the reef’s attractions.

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Who’s Frank? 20 years as Australia’s National Gemstone The first ever Bowen Catalina Memorial event (scheduled for August 17) commemorates the loss of the Catalina A24-24 and the 14 lives lost in the crash off the Bowen coast 70 years ago, but mysteries still surround the victims.

Shane Porteous, Logie winning actor from A Country Practice lost his father Stanley in the crash and has kept his drawings with one featuring a man, simply labelled “Frank” Paul McLaughlin, Chairman of Tourism Bowen said the drawings are magnificent and alive with memories of World War II. “But the drawing labelled ‘Frank’ has caught our attention.”

Shane Porteous will attend the memorial as the Event Ambassador to honour his father. He said it holds a lot of meaning for him and his eldest daughter has expressed interest in travelling across the country to attend the memorial.

“My daughter shares my interest in attending – the death of my father is a significant piece of our family’s

history and we want to honour those who lost their lives during World War II,” he said.

“I believe there would be many relatives of those involved in the A24-24 crash who would like to attend and we hope the Who’s Frank campaign helps track them down, and find the identity of the mysterious Frank.”

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“Frank” as depicted by the late Stanley Porteous.

Yes, it’s the opal. Despite the many challenges that the opal industry has faced over years, ever increasing diesel prices and the high Australian dollar, Geoff McDonald, director of the Brisbane Opal Museum remains positive about the future of this iconic Australian industry.

“Most opal miners talk about how the good old days are behind us – when they couldn’t dig the opal out of the ground fast enough to meet demand.

Personally I think that we are about to enter into a new era for the opal industry, particularly for Queensland boulder opal.”

Mr McDonald said with so much synthetic and treated gemstones in the world, he foresees people gravitating towards obviously natural gemstones and Queensland boulder opal, with its undulating surface and natural ironstone backing wins the contest hands-down.

“It’s true that it’s much harder and more expensive to mine opal than in years gone by, and demand has slowed due to the Australian dollar, but I’ve seen first hand how captivating this stone an be,” he said.

“There is no doubt that the opal deserves to be our national gemstone – this accolade is thoroughly deserved.”

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Mining magnate to work closely with BoysTown

by Sherry Barnes GenerationOne founder, Andrew Forrest and leading charity BoysTown signed a partnership agreement to create hundreds of new employment and training opportunities for Indigenous youth in South East Queensland Both organisations will work closely together to ensure the youths go through quality preemployment programs that combine life and employability skills with employer specific technical training.

BoysTown CEO Tracy Adams said this means Aboriginal people are equipped to meet the level entry recruitment requirements for the jobs available and committed to by industry.

“It’s important we work closely with employers

to further develop programs to meet workforce demands and ensure young people have relevant skills and qualifications,” she said.

Mr Forrest said he was proud to be at BoysTown to share in its success as the first Vocational Training and Employment Centre to be endorsed

by GenerationOne.

“BoysTown embodies all the critical tools in ensuring our most disadvantaged are supported in breaking the cycle of disparity. The golden threads of support, from numeracy and literacy to securing a driver’s licence, are all part of the training that BoysTown provides,” he said.

GenerationOne is a movement to end Indigenous disadvantage through employment.

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Making the most of outdoor space

Celebrity landscaper and ambassador for Adbri Masonry, Jason Hodges (from TV’s Better Homes and Gardens) discussed trends for limited outdoor space for next summer. He told us that historically Australians have built the biggest possible house that would fit on their block but this is not always the case today.

“We are now seeing a trend where land lots are getting smaller and people are extending their living spaces into the outdoors. They are making full use of their property through the creation of clever outdoor “rooms” providing more space and taking advantage of the great climate.”

Define your space – Add depth to your yard with a small garden wall, defining the space and creating a new dimension. “A quick way is by building a Miniwall in front of your boundary or back fence; this creates heights and depths providing new spaces for you to utilise with plants,” said Jason.

Use all available surfaces – in small outdoor rooms, don’t lose space with muddy grass which needs maintenance – pave the area instead.

Use large format pavers to create the illusion of space. Add colour and texture to vertical walls with Eldorado Stone cladding and for the roof, consider slats and lighting to create a dynamic focal point.

Building furniture into your outdoor space – this kills two birds with one stone. Create new entertaining and save on outdoor furniture with a block retaining wall seat that’s low maintenance and will last for years in all weather. “Try an Adbri system with a capping unit to give a flush comfortable seat.”

More information about small outdoor spaces at www.adbrimasonry. com.au

The latest ABS building approvals figures show activity in the Queensland housing sector is building momentum with a 7.4% increase in total dwelling unit approvals over 2012/13 Paul Bidwell said total dwelling unit approvals were up from 27,538 in 2011/12 to 29,563 in 2012/13.

“The improvement in approvals appears to have been driven largely by a recovery in attached/ higher density dwellings rather than detached housing and public sector funded dwellings,” he said.

“That is a welcome development given that higher density developments have been a key area of weakness over the last few years.”

It’s the third month in a row that Queensland has seen an increase in dwelling approvals, which is a great sign that activity is heading in the right direction.

“This is in stark contrast to the national trend, which has been negative for the last couple of months,” said Mr Bidwell.

Confidence still fragile

He said it is clear that regions rich in natural resources such as Mackay and Central Queensland are currently driving the resurgence in the housing sector.

Not all regions are currently benefiting from the rebound in activity with the tourism-focused areas of the Far North, Burnett Wide Bay and the Sunshine Coast still struggling. These areas have been hit hard by the downturn, bad weather and the high Australian dollar.

Mr Bidwell stressed that confidence remains a major roadblock to recovery, remaining fragile, and he does not expect to see a substantial increase in activity until this rebounds.

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Government should release more land for building Poor residential sales prompted fresh pleading from the HIA for the construction industry in a recent release ‘Land Sales Signal Slow Home Building Recovery” said David Collyer, Campaign Manager for tax reform lobby group and think tank, Prosper Australia.

“My reading of the measures has overall land sale volumes continuing to weaken and land prices falling around the country,” he said. “I know this language is unwelcome to many, but it offers the eventual answer to our building troubles.”

Mr Collyer said land affordability is strangling the entire economy with money spent buying land unable to be spent on building.

Housing recovery builds momentum

“The Housing Industry Association is quite correct to be agitating about low construction levels. This is a major employment sector whose economic importance is highlighted

by Treasury and government as the mining investment boom recedes.”

He said pointing to land prices as the limiting factor should prompt government action to release more land, spend on transport links and boldly reform the tax system.

“Simply removing Stamp Duty and funding this by also removing the principal place of residence exemption from State Land Tax would transform the equation for builders and buyers.”

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Education Choices 2014 ✓ Rocky Grammar one of the state’s best secondary schools The Rockhampton Grammar School achieved two Top 50 positions in The Australian’s 2013 national report on school excellence. The School listed among the Top Country Schools in Australia as well among Queensland’s Best Secondary Schools. “It’s the School environment, the partnerships

we have with parents, the dedication of teachers and ultimately the students who push themselves to do their best at every opportunity – together they are achieving wonderful things every day,� said Headmaster Dr Phillip Moulds.

Three books for school children

Author/photographer/poet and former primary school teacher, Coleen Heathwood from Bundaberg has published her third book in the series on Australian birds, lizards and other wildlife bush and backyard creatures.

All three, Like A Lizard Lapping Dew, Bargara Spur- Winged Plover and the latest, Australian Christmas Birds are now available as a package for $45 or can be purchased separately.

Coleen’s photography is superb and she has included educational activities pages, listing possible topics of conversation and their curriculum connection – science words, personal development, parts of speech, use

Hi-Tech Lab at IGGS At Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School, you can find students taking on a leg of the Tour de France, or getting an in-depth analysis of their sprinting technique at the recently opened Fitness Centre and Human Movements Laboratory.

Athletes who excel in sports, or those who just want to get some exercise, can use the hi-tech gym.

For elite athletes, video analysis technology for assessing technique and laser gates to assess a sprinter’s start linked to computer programs on iPads, are just some of the features at the students’ disposal.

Head of Health and Physical Education Stewart Drinkeld said the gym had been in development for three years and was expected to give the students an edge.

Mr Drinkeld said the school was home to state and national level athletes, and facilities like the ones on offer in the human movements lab should improve their performances.

For more information about the School, or to discuss boarding options, visit the IGGS website www.girlsgrammar.com.au

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Her own story A Little Bird Told Me recently featured on the website ABC Open, followed by a reading on ABC Radio.

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Education Choices 2014 ✓ A modern boarding facility Online safety program for Whitsunday Anglican School has an extensive modern boarding facility that provides accommodation for full time boarders as well as weekly boarding students from Mackay, the Bowen Basin and further reaching coastal and rural communities.

The School was founded in 1988 and has grown from 88 students in that year, to its current enrolment of 847.

This Kindergarten to Year 12 co-educational school, has achieved some remarkable academic

results during its brief history, with many students going on to the top universities in Australia as well as overseas, including Harvard in America and Oxford in the United Kingdom.

Whitsunday has been able to provide weekly boarding during the last 14 years but in 2012, it was able to offer full time boarding and now has a total of 78 boarding positions available.

A Whitsunday Anglican School education offers students the opportunity to reach their true potential.

Science Spark Roadshow A slime of a time will be had by students at the BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Science Spark Roadshow as they step into the shoes of scientists to solve problems, equations and challenges at this highly interactive experience.

They will conduct experiments including growing giant crystals, inflating and exploding enormous balloons and making Central Queensland’s largest blob of slime to pour on someone’s head.

Grant Webb from DETE Central Queensland Region said the whole idea is to make science come alive, not only for children but for teachers.

“We believe that turning students onto science at a young age is an important way to promote science in schools and the community.”

BMA Head Of External Affairs, Vincent Cosgrove said science is a crucial area of study not only for mining but for the community in general.

“I take great pleasure of seeing young people in

the Bowen Basin develop a passion for education and these shows will play a significant role in exposing them to the critical discipline of science.

BMA Science Spark Roadshow locations: Emerald State School – Aug. 26 Denison State School – Aug. 27 (9-10am)

youth, parents and teachers McAfee has reached more than 100,000 youth, parents and teachers around the globe with its cyber education program – The McAfee Cares – Online Safety For Kids Program. It’s a free school initiative training school-age children and parents on ways to stay safe, as well as maintaining good ethics in their online behaviour.

Earlier this year, former Prime Minister Julia Gillard unveiled a new cyber safety module developed by Life Education and McAfee which has been rolled out to more than 21,000 students since February with 100,000 expected by the end of the school year.

Chief Privacy Officer with McAfee, Michelle Dennedy said they have a responsibility to equip the next generation of computer users with the

skills they need to safely experience all the benefits of the Internet.

“Just as important is making sure they understand how to be responsible cyber citizens with skills to navigate the digital world and how to safeguard against cybercriminals, hackers and cyber bullies.

According to the 2013 McAfee Digital Deception study “Exploring the Online Disconnect between Parents and Kids”, 25% of youth spend five to six hours a day online.

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Emerald Nth State School – Aug. 27 (1.40-2.45pm) Anakie State School – Aug. 28 (9-10.15am) Capella State School – Aug. 28 (1.50-3pm) Dysart State School – Aug. 29 (9.30-0.40am) Moranbah State School – Aug. 29 (1.45-3pm) Moranbah East State School – August 30 For more information phone Dana at Education Queensland 4951 6815.

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The Royal Carrangarra Hotel in Tambo is for sale as the owner is retiring. The hotel originally opened in 1866 when a mail service was established and the publican doubled as the postmaster.

Tambo is situated on the banks of the Barcoo River, and was settled in 1863 making it the oldest town in Western Queensland. It takes its name from an aboriginal word meaning “hidden place�.

The Barcoo River Tambo was originally known as Carrangarra. The settlement was renamed Tambo in 1868. For approximately the next 15 years the area was unused until selectors began taking land in 1861. The town

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SPORTS UNLIMITED Over 60s/70s Cricket Qld footy star joins with Veterans’ Affairs Championships Want to see some golden oldies out enjoying themselves when they visit the Sunshine Coast? There may even be some former test cricketers out there having a wonderful time.

The 8th National Over 60s/70s Cricket Championships are held September 7 to 13 at Buderim and you never know who you might see there.

32 teams representing all States, the ACT and NZ will compete at coast venues from Noosa to Caloundra and nearby Hinterland. More than 400 cricketers will be joined by over 200 partners for the week-long

event. They will be accommodated at all major centres across the coast, visit many iconic tourist attractions, shopping centres, clubs, restaurants and cafes.

The event features four days of cricket interspersed with a rest day, a “Meet and Greet” and Championship Dinner with former Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy as guest speaker to celebrate the completion of a fantastic time.

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A Day At The Races Betoota Races – Far West – August 30 to September 1 Renowned as the race that breathes life into Outback Queensland’s famed ghost town, the Betoota Races kicks off the lucrative Simpson Desert Racing Carnival. A country race meeting which prides itself on being family orientated, the weekend starts with a dance on Friday might and rounds off with a six race meeting on Saturday. Meals and refreshments start on Friday and go right through until breakfast on Sunday. Camping is also available. www.diamantina.qld.gov.au

Monto Race Day – North Burnett area – August 31 The Monto Race Club will stage their Annual Race Day with the gates open at 11 am and the first race starting at 1.30pm. There will be a full bar and catering facilities throughout the day and night with a barbecue, luncheon stall, coffee van and much more.

Bookmakers will be on course for punters to bet on the southern races televised by Sky Channel. Fashions on the Field events will be held for Mens/ Ladies and Teenage sections and courtesy buses will be running. There will be Corporate Tables under marquees. Lucky Gate prizes and entertainment will follow the races. This day promises to be fun and enjoyable for all the family so come on out and have a great day in Monto.

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Birdsville Races – September 6, 7 The second race meet in the Simpson Desert Racing Carnival. Dubbed as the Melbourne Cup of the Outback, crowds of 6,000 racegoers converge on Birdsville each year to enjoy two days of quality outback racing and entertainment. The 13 race programs feature top horses from all over Australia competing for the coveted XXXX Gold Birdsville Cup and in excess of $150,000 in prize monies. Other entertainment includes Fashions of the Field, Fred Brophy’s Boxing Troupe, Equine Fun Day at the Birdsville Hotel, a variety of food vendors, a giant auction and much more.

Attracting visitors from all over the world, the Birdsville Race is an event that you will be talking about for years to come.

Curious about what could draw so many people to a tiny outback town on the edge of the desert? Join them at the Birdsville Races to experience an Australian racing tradition and you’ll find out. www.birdsvilleraces.com

Retired Gold Coast Titans player, Preston Campbell is helping to engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities as part of DVA’s Indigenous Champion Project.

Minister for Veterans Affairs, Warren Snowdon said these servicemen and women have a long and proud history of serving in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations before Federation through to current conflicts in Afghanistan.

“Preston Campbell is the latest recruit to the Indigenous Champion Project joining fellow NRL counterparts, the Canberra Raiders, in recognising the history of Indigenous service,” he said.

Mr Campbell said he is honoured to be able to help Indigenous ex-servicemen in this capacity.

Mr Snowdon said the Australian War Memorial is gathering a list of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander servicemen or those who served in an auxiliary capacity to ensure their contribution is appropriately commemorated.

“Those interested in being on the list can contact Gary Oakley on 02 6243 4532 or www.dva.gov. au/indigenous

An evening with the Broncos Meet Darren Lockyer, Allan Langer and a current Broncos star at the Harvey Road Tavern in Gladstone on August 22.

There’s a three-course dinner, beverage package and entertainment at a cost of $130, including a Regional Broncos Membership. ($99 for Broncos members).

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Australasian Clubs Games At Maroochydore from September 1 to 8, this inaugural event is a fantastic multi sporting occasion. Gather your team together to participate in Golf played on some of the top courses in Queensland – Palmer Resort, Peregian Springs, Noosa Springs or Pelican Waters. Bowls will be hosted at the fabulous Moololaba Club; Caboolture Clay Target will host the trap shooting and Darts are at the Maroochy RSL.

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HERVEY BAY & FRASER ISLAND Fraser Island – idyllic escape on our doorstep

Everything’s on offer at Hervey Bay One of Queensland’s best natural holiday destinations offering close encounters with humpback whales, easy access to Fraser Island, Lady Elliot Island – Hervey Bay is ideal for families as its waters are stinger free with aquatic activities galore – sailing, fishing, wind surfing, paddle boards, jet skiing – the lot!

waters – Hervey Bay scallops, deep water king prawns and fish from the Great Sandy Straits.

Casual and fine dining is superb with Fraser Coast’s famous wild catch seafood harvested from pristine

It’s a kids’ paradise too, so take them for a splash at the free water education park, Wetside.

Cast a line or wander along the wonderfully vintage Urangan Pier and choose from accommodation styles from budget friendly camping to luxury resorts.

There are more humpback whales in more than 50 years in Hervey Bay As many as 16,000 are expected to visit Queensland waters right about now as you read this, and the ones you’ll meet at Hervey Bay are as friendly as the locals.

It’s the only destination on the eastern coast where the gentle giants stop and take time to play and interact with delighted visitors. It’s hard to say who has the best time- them or us.

A close encounter with them is an intimate humbling experience – definitely something to see for yourself as whales swim alongside your vessel, rolling their

enormous bodies with a drum roll of fin and tail slapping and the incredible power of the breach – a photographer’s dream.

Choosing a vessel – the fleet at Urangan Boat Harbour offers a diverse range of choice with underwater observation rooms, audio technology and qualified marine experts.

From double-storey cruisers to twinhulled catamarans the different sized vessels let you decide between an intimate experience and full-on excitement.

You can make a day of it or head out for a morning or afternoon tour. The size and facilities of the vessels vary – what is assured are highly experienced crews who are well versed in whale habits and other wildlife that you might see in the bay including dolphins and turtles.

Whale welfare is paramount. Crews work to a strict code of conduct and although they stop the boats short of the pods, curious whales routinely approach, swimming right up to say Hello and introduce their calves.

On the World Heritage Listed largest sand island in the world you’ll see the stark contrast of talclike white sand and blue-green window lakes, the ancient dignity of towering rainforests growing in seemingly infertile sands, the purity of the water flowing in the many creeks – it is possible to go on endlessly, just like Fraser’s endless beaches.

Make sure you see Lake McKenzie the superb swimming freshwater lake, and Eli Creek pumping four million litres of water into the ocean every hour. This is the largest freshwater creek along the east coast.

The Maheno Wreck renowned for the fastest trans-atlantic crossing and as a World War I hospital ship; take a dip in the Champagne Pools where waves crash over rocks lining sandy pools with a golden froth like champagne bubbles.

Passenger ferries and 4WD vehicle barges operate daily services from River Heads and Inskip Point (Rainbow Beach) with Kingfisher Bay Resort Mainland Reception and secure car parking at River Heads. The resort also offers courtesy pickups from accommodation, coach and airport in Hervey Bay. One, two and three-day escorted 4WD tours depart daily from Hervey Bay and Rainbow Beach; also from accommodation resorts on Fraser Island.

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Harvey’s birthday at Teddy Bears’ picnic – Urangan, August 24

Harvey loves the Hervey Bay Whale Festival so come along and wish him Happy Birthday at the Teddy Bears Picnic in the Botanical Gardens as Condy Park Kindy hosts a picnic just for the kids.

See Teddy Bears Hospital, rides, stalls, show bags, face painting, gift bottles, luck dips, crafts, free entertainment. Bring your bears and a picnic basket and find a grassy spot to enjoy the morning.

This has been an annual event for almost 20 years from a small Kindy fundraiser to a major community event. This year it coincides with the Whale Festival so Harvey can join the teddies.

Whale Aid Concert – Pialba, August 24

Seafront Oval comes alive creating a whale song for everyone. The concert is five hours of awesome music from a fantastic line-up. Artists play all original music with a 50/50 mix of local Fraser Coast musicians and invited performers. As well as the entertainment, presentations are made by special guest presenters to raise awareness about the current plight of the Humpback Whale in the Southern Ocean. Entry is free. www. herveybaywhalefestival.com.au

All those 40 tonne mammals can’t be wrong! While you’re at the Bay for whale-watching from July to November, make the most of your visit with plenty more to see and do.

It’s the gateway to Fraser Island and you can see it from a different angle as you leap into a beautiful skydive location, make your own waves on a jetski or join the professionals for world-class game fishing.

Hire a bike and ride along Hervey Bay esplanade with great views across the bay and the track is well serviced with barbecues, playgrounds, parks and gardens.

Protected waters have stinger-free swimming and Urangan Pier is where the whole family can throw in a line.

Cosmopolitan dining, luxury resorts, unit or camping accommodation all combine together served generously with the warmth of the locals – so perfect and so accessible – take the whales’ word for it.

Fresh from the ocean to you – Hervey Bay is famous for its scallops, so fresh they were caught just now! Here is the freshest seafood in Australia. Enjoy large juicy prawns indoors, or buy fresh off the boat and cook on a beach barbie.

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Migaloo Starlight Swing – Urangan, August 31

The Urangan Pier was built 100 years ago

The Pier Park promenade comes alive to the sound of old time swing under the stars. Bring a picnic or grab a bite to eat from a local cafĂŠ or takeaway and utilise some of the additional table seating provided Wine tasting, bar facilities and cheese platters will be on sale with thanks to the Bayswater Hotel.

Dress up in your best white gear to honour Migaloo (even a white bowtie will do guys) and have some fun. Proceeds go to the Whale Festival Charity, the International Fund for Animal Welfare who continue to raise awareness and protect our iconic Humpback Whales. www. herveybaywhalefestival.com.au

Enjoy a celebration of all things nautical and much more at River Heads. Plenty of kids’ entertainment, aquatic events, displays, car rallies, fishing competition, demonstrations, markets, live music, great food, fireworks and Buccaneers and Wenches Dinner Dance on the Saturday night and much more. Phone 0429 064 494.

RACQ Technology Challenge Maryborough, September 14, 15

Described as the teenage equivalent of Bathurst, thousands of students with a thirst for speed, a bent for technology and an eye to the future can’t be wrong. The Challenge around Maryborough’s inner city streets is a brilliant showcase of the technological skills of Queensland’s youth where students design, build and race alternative transport machines of the future.

Highlights include a Technology Expo with all kinds of items from the past, present and future, including hybrid cars. www.technologychallenge. com.au

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HOLIDAY NEWS Jackie Howe recreates Glamping among The Western Roundup the Melaleuca trees the woolshed life Longreach Yellowbelly Classic – August 23 to 25

The Jackie Howe Festival of the Golden Shears celebrates the sheep and wool industry at the Jondaryan Woolshed in the Toowoomba area September 6 to 8.

Recreating life in a woolshed in the 1890s, participants experience living and breathing life as an Aussie pioneer, understanding what made our culture and grew our spirit as a nation.

Experience the 18 stand steam powered woolshed, witness Australia’s richest shearing competition with shearers and wool-

Hosted by the Longreach Recreational Fishing Club for family and friends to enjoy – family, friends, fun and fishing - held on the Thomson River in Longreach. Prizes valued at over $15,000 contact cherbooka69@ bigpond.com

classers competing for the prestigious Jackie Howe trophy. See rouseabouts, wool classing and bullock teams with a wool wagon piled with 50 tons of wool.

The Grand Banquet with Fashion Show brings a night that only the Woolshed at Jondaryan can provide with international guest chefs, and a world class fashion show presented by Lizzie Wagner showcasing the best of Australian designers. More information www. goldenshearsfestival.com.

All the comforts of home on Moreton Island.

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The two and four-person tents provide all the comforts of home As well as ticket sales, sponsorship of the ball is with queen size beds, private ensuites an important element with companies encouraged and verandahs. You won’t even need to take up the offer available from $2,000. to stock up on baked beans, with It’s on Friday October 25 at the Brisbane package options including breakfast Convention and Exhibition Centre and a key and dinner packs, 4WD tour options opportunity to assist those in remote communities, in which many employees and members of and more.

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Recreating the 1890’s in the oldest largest, heritage listed woolshed in the Southern Hemisphere. Over three days the Woolshed comes to life under full steam power and reinactment, telling the tale of heroes and icons that created the Darling Downs.

The Jackie Howe Invitational, Australia’s richest shearing competition has gun shearers coming from all over Australia to compete.

We tell the tale of where we are going, with high end fashion shows titled, “Decades of Wool”.

These shows are presented by Lizzie Wagner and Cuneo productions.

Check out our website www.goldenshearsfestival.com for more details.

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The Drovers Festival – Camooweal – August 23 to 25

The fun-filled weekend begins on Friday with a riotous street parade followed by the Xstrata Mail Race.

To top the weekend off, Camooweal will host the Drovers Ball. Be entertained at the Drovers Campsite.

Book accommodation early to avoid disappointment. www.droversamp. com.au

Windorah International Yabby Races – September 4

Leading up to the Birdsville Races, this is a must-see for all. The yabbies are auctioned off to the highest bidder before each race and then the fun begins. There are 10 yabbies to run in each race and plenty of money to be won if you bid right. www.barcoo. qld.gov.au

30 Days Heritage and Cultural Festival – Charters Towers September 14 to October 14

This year the celebrations include the annual Charters Towers Jockey Club Heritage Race Day, Ewan Races, Stock Up For Hope, Back to Greenvale Reunion, Animating Spaces Arts Project, Antiques and Vintage Fair, Living History Fair, Sydney Travelling Film Festival and more.

Take a step back in time, look at the gold mining towns which includes Ghost Tours, Heritage Homes Tours, Zara Clarke Museum Tours, Family History and archives display, Theatre Restaurant, High Tea and more. www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au

Outback Festival - five days of frantic family fun

Mark your calendars for September 24 to 28 for that eccentric celebration of all things Aussie and outback, held every two years in Winton.

The festival is famous for its signature event, the Quilton Australian Dunny Derby, which involves 20 teams of six building and racing their own “dunny” around an obstacle course from a Le Mans start.

Two teams from the BBC will compete with crew members from the TV show, All Over The Place, where they go on a bizarre quest to find unusual and amazing places – and Winton sure is amazing.

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GOLD COAST & BRISBANE What’s happening on the Gold Coast? What’s onstage at QPAC? (Bookings for all productions, phone 136 246 www.qpac.com.au)

SYC Sail Past and Blessing of the Fleet – Main Beach, September 7 Southport Yacht Club opens the 67th Boating Season with the Annual Sail Past and Blesssing of the Fleet ceremonies. Club and visiting vessels will assemble in the vicinity of the Deep Hole and arrive at Southport Yacht Club for the official Blessing.

The best vantage points for spectators are Harley Park, Southport and the Western end of the Seaway Wall. Alternatively visitors are welcome to view the vessels from the Southport Yacht Clubhouse at Macarthur Parade, Main Beach.

This is a great family day and time-honoured event to welcome the new season and the Clubhouse is open to the public on this day. www.southportyachtclub.com.au

Tequila Mockingbird – Cremorne Theatre, August 21 to September 7 Inspired by racist themes, characters and relationships from the classic novel and later film, To Kill A Mockingbird. Set in a small Australian town, it tells the story of racism after a young woman is attacked with the community accusing an Indian contractor recently relocated to the area.

Only one man has the strength and conviction to uncover the truth.

Experience an inspiring display of 50 sculptures by local, national and international artists along Currumbin Beach. Enjoy an amazing array of sculpture, curated twilight walks, artist talks, the Swell Smalls Gallery nightlighting and join in master classes and kids’ workshops.

Swell Sculpture captures the hearts and minds of all who visit – it amuses and uplifts. www.swellsculpture.com.au

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Youth In Jazz at Noosa Festival The 2013 Noosa Jazz Festival is gearing up to be the biggest in 22 years with the Youth In Jazz program featuring schools - Toowoomba High Brisbane Grammar, Cooloola Christian College, Kingaroy State High, Sunshine Coast Grammar, Chancellor Secondary College and Northside Youth Jazz Ensemble.

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“We’re committed to developing musicians of tomorrow which is why our Youth In Jazz program, WIN TV Talent Search and new Masterclass Series are so important to the festival,” said Festival CEO, Vickii Cotter.

It’s on August 29 to September 1 with tickets from www.noosajazz.com.au.

Freestyle Escape Cooking and Art School Held at Dulong in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, the Cooking and Art Schools at Freestyle Escape has hands-on classes in the unique, tranquil environment of their outdoor kitchen.

If you want to create your own Group Fun they are happy to customise days to suite your requirements. Celebrity Chefs and Masterchefs from around Australia together with local chefs, showcase local ingredients for a personalised experience you’ll never forget. Gardening classes with their horticultural gurus include a gourmet lunch – there’s so much to experience.

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Happening on the Sunshine Coast Sculpture On The Edge – Maleny, August 31 to November 4

In the Hinterland there is a very special time of year for local artists. Spring arrives in September with fine sunny days, cool nights, and a rush of creativity for members of Arts Connect Incorporated with three of their major annual events.

Sculpture On The Edge is an installation of large sculptures in the grounds of Spicers Tamarind Retreat at Maleny. Rainforest trees contrast with rolling hills and winding pathways throughout the grounds, providing the perfect location for sculptors to showcase their work, attracting high quality, large scale artwork rarely seen in galleries or exhibitions.

Running concurrently is the Open Studios trail throughout the Range and a Members Exhibition at Tree Frog Gallery. www.artsconnectinc.com.au

Opera in the Amphitheatre by Operatif! – Cooroy, September 1

Art Classes offer an exclusive creative experience under the professional guidance of their resident Art Tutors. Acrylics, clay sculpture, charcoal and many more. It’s peaceful and serene, an easy place to relax and have fun in the class to allow you to create your own personal masterpiece, whatever your artistic experience.

Classes are on until Nov. 9.

For information phone 3262 3077 or www.freestyleescape. com.au Maleny is situated in the heart of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

The Glasshouse Mountains, green hills and sub-tropical climate help make this an area that attacts tourists from all over the world.

Join Operatif! and special guests for a stunning late afternoon concert of opera, musicals, operetta and song in the sensational setting of the Lake Macdonald Amphitheatre.

The venue has a magnificent natural acoustic, perfectly suited to the big operatic voices of Operatif! Soprano Jennifer Parish, baritone Stewart Cameron and pianist John Woods are joined by stunning mezzo Hayley Sugars (recently returned from a two year principal contract in Germany) and former Ten Tenors member, David Kidd.

In this program full of “hits” you’ll hear the very best of Opera along with a couple of beautiful lesser-known pieces. Later in the program will be a fabulous selection of popular songs from the great musicals, Viennese operetta and Italy. Put the date in your diary. Operatif! Is a Boutique Opera and Song Company established in 1994. www.operatif.com.au

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Tasting on Hastings Part of the Noosa Jazz Festival held from August 29 to September 1, good food and wine from some of the best restaurants and chefs on Noosa’s famous Hastings Street is served to 600 diners on Friday August 30.

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HOLIDAY NEWS Sea World’s baby polar Coming up on the Capricorn Coast bear takes first steps An evening with the Broncos – Gladstone, August 22

Just nine weeks after its birth Sea World’s polar bear cub took its first steps and visitors can view his progress through monitors from the den at Polar Bear Shores every day.

Director of Marine Sciences, Trevor Long said

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Harvey Road Tavern will play host to Darren Lockyer, Allan Langer and a current Broncos star at a three-course dinner, beverage package and entertainment at 6pm for 6.30pm start.

Cost is $130 per head including a Regional Broncos Membership. ($99 for Broncos members). Book at broncos.com.au/gladstone or phone 3858 9114 for more information.

the cub’s development is on track and staff at Sea World are looking forward to introducing baby and mother Liya to the Cub Kindy play area in coming weeks.

The cub is about the size of an eight week Labrador puppy and weighs ten times its birth weight at 6kg.

In preparation for Liya and the cub’s next step, Sea World has begun construction of the $1.5M extension to Polar Bear Shores allowing them, plus twin male bears Hudson and Nelson to be viewed by the public at the same time.

Polar Bear Shores is the only exhibit in Australia where guests can see the world’s largest land carnivore up close, providing a unique educational experience that assists the conservation effort of this perfectly adapted marine mammal through wider public awareness.

Home Show & Caravan, Camping Expo – Rockhampton August 23 to 25

With all the best home, lifestyle, building and renovating products from around the region on display in the Home Show and all the latest in camper trailers, caravans, motorhomes, camping gear and outdoor adventure and leisure products there will be something to interest everyone.

Thousands of visitors return each year to experience a great range of products all in one location. There’ll be an onsite food court, coffee shops, free kids’ rides and great prizes to be won over the weekend. www. rockhamptonhomeshow.com.au

Recovery: The Flood Objects Project – Rockhampton Art Gallery, August 23 to September 29

The 2011 floods affected much of Queensland and over two years later, artist Deb Mostert brings stories of loss and redemption into focus through the exhibition Recovery: The Flood Objects Project. Mostert has created a series of still life paintings based on items salvaged by the residents of Ipswich and Brisbane. These paintings explore the sacredness of everyday objects as a measure of memory and value in our lives.

It also includes objects from Rockhampton residents that were found in 2011. In this new gallery setting, these belongings are given new life and seen alongside Mostert’s paintings, this exhibition speaks of loss, hope and ultimately recovery. www.rockhamptonartgallery.com.au

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Sea World plans world class conference centre

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Yeppoon Coast Guard Fishing Classic – August 30 to September 1

A multi-million dollar state of the art conference centre, capable of catering to 1000 people will be built at Sea World Resort & Water Park providing a new focus for the business market on the Gold Coast.

Capricorn Coast’s premier fishing competition is a great community event showcasing the best fishing grounds the Keppel Islands have to offer. Held at Rosslyn Bay, funds raised from the annual event go to the local Coast Guard flotilla QF11. Your entry fee may help save someone’s life through the volunteer work of the Coast Guard. www.tightlines.net.au

General Manager Bikash Randhawa said they had been offering exceptional mid-size conferences for many years and this new centre allows Sea World to do business on a much larger scale. “It will reinforce our position as one of the conference leaders on the Gold Coast.”

42nd Infantry Battalion Annual Reunion – Rockhampton, September 14

The 42nd Australian Infantry Battalion Annual Reunion is to be held at AR Woolcock Barracks for members of the battalion and the public, involving a short memorial service and lunch.

The 42nd Battalion transferred from Yeppoon to Tiaro about 20 miles from Maryborough in March 1942. The 47th Battalion arrived from Maryborough and the 15th Battalion from Brisbane. Thus the newly formed 29th Infantry Brigade was assembled together for the firs time. Phone 4928 4669

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CENTRAL QUEENSLAND Wonderful scenery and beaches at Byfield Discover the lush forests of Byfield and surrounding nature reserves just 25 minutes from Yeppoon.

The Byfield National Park and State Forest abound with wonderful scenery, rolling sand dunes, beaches, swamps, rainforest-edged creeks and rugged mountains. This area is the exclusive home of the rare Byfield Fern (Bohemia Serrata).

Byfield is rich with diversity and forms one of the largest unspoiled eco-systems on the east

coast of Australia. The region’s major waterway, Waterpark Creek, is also host to ancient and towering remnant rainforest with many resident native birds and animals.

The small village of Byfield is a haven for craft and nature lovers. In the surrounding State Forest you’ll find picturesque water holes, picnic and camping areas, and a range of

Visual Arts students’ outstanding achievements The Creative General Excellence Awards In Visual Art are an initiative of the Department of Education, Training and Employment, and supported by the Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art. They are currently touring Queensland with Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum displaying selected works in all media until September 10.

Held annually since 1990, the vibrant exhibition of artworks by

Queensland’s top high school visual art students showcases their works and incredible talents.

Also at the Gladstone Gallery is the Golding Showcase; Port Curtis Callide Valley Youth Art Exhibition of selected works in all media by young people from 15 to 18 years. It is on display until September 7 from Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm with free admission.

More information www.gladstonerc. qld.gov.au/gallerymuseum

Clermont Historical Centre opens Isaac Mayor Anne Baker said the re-opening is an exciting step in what will become a leading historical facility. “When shepherd found gold beside Hoods Lagoon in 1861, Clermont gained instant fame and today the diverse history is again on display and better cared for than ever before.”

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Renee Wells, Beautiful Mind, 2012 People's A Gladstone Regional Art Gallery Choice winner. & Museum Society program. Monto State High School

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Gladstone Coffee Cruise Enjoy morning tea and commentary while cruising past the highlights of Gladstone Harbour aboard the Curtis Endeavour.

Every Wednesday for 2 hours from April to October.

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Perfect balance at Mission Beach It’s a vibrant community as well as relaxed seaside town and with its 14 kms of golden sandy beaches fringed by palm trees is an idyllic base for exploring the North Queensland region.

Offering a choice of eateries, galleries and boutiques, as well as nature walks, fishing trips, island hopping and kayaking adventures, there’s always plenty of action. And of course there’s always the Great Barrier Reef.

Home to more than 60% of Australia’s butterflies, the rainforest around Mission Beach is one of the Two couples on a paddle board, Mission Beach.

Superb time to visit Magnetic Island

best places for spotting the endangered cassowary, our largest flightless bird.

Must do and see at Mission Beach • visit offshore islands • kayak or jet ski to Dunk Island • dive and snorkel on the Reef • stay at a tropical B&B • go skydiving • eat luscious tropical fruits.

Thrill seekers can enjoy a tandem skydive, go white water rafting on the Tully River. Offshore from Mission there are 20 islands and only 50 minutes by boat to the Great Barrier Reef.

Beyond Race Week from August 29 to September 3, there are many things to do in Magnetic Island.

Here you can spend your days hiking to waterfalls, shopping in the island markets, snorkelling or scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef, or dance the night away at one

of the island’s famous full moon parties. Animal lovers can arrange to become acquainted with a variety of birds, koalas, or even crocodiles.

This is a popular time to visit Magnetic Island, so be sure to book your accommodation early.

Bowen Family Fishing Classic & Wet Weekend Australia’s biggest, the Family Fishing Classic along Bowen’s Front Beach is on September 21 and 22 beginning with the XXXX Beach Party from Saturday at 3.30pm The fantastic line-up includes local performer, Judah Kelly with top female country artist Beccy Cole taking to the stage in the evening along with many talented others.

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Fish from the two Weigh-Ins go to Meals on Wheels with proceeds from the Classic to local and national charities with a significant donation allocated for Fish Stocking.

Thousands flock to the region for the Classic so book accommodation early. It’s in the perfect setting at the Top of the Whitsundays.

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Cairns Underwater Film Festival – Cairns, August 24 This is the culmination of underwater photography and filmmaking which raises money for the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Project, Minke Whale Project and a new charity this year, Tangaroa Blue. The festival combines an underwater film and photo competition which mainly focuses on the rich and diverse beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea. This year there is a new category, “International Best Of The World” to give entrants a new challenge. The festival includes latest works from renowned film makers, winners from the World Festival of Underwater Films in Marseille, France, local, Australian and international winning entries of the CUFF 2013 underwater photography and film contests.

The competition prize pool is $50,000. Last year the festival donated $15,000 to the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation and Minke Whale project. www. cairnsunderwaterfilmfestival.com

Cardiac Challenge – Cairns, September 21 to 23 A three day camping and recreational cycle ride in the September school holidays. The route includes some of the most stunning scenery in the Wet Tropics, Dry Tropics and World Heritage National Parks of the North starting in Cairns and progressing inland through the Kuranda range, Speewah, Mareeba, Mt Molloy, Mt Carbine, the Desailey Range, Lakeland and finishing in Cooktown.

Each year the Cardiac Challenge’s mission is to fundraise for the FNQ Hospital Foundation with the purchase of specialised equipment for improved cardiac care service for the Far North. www.cardiacchallenge.com.au

Bedarra re-opens with ‘barefoot luxury’ Bedarra Resort has re-opened 18 months after feeling the full wrath of Cyclone Yasi. Now with only seven private villas, the sustainable resort offers an intimate sanctuary for the handful of guests on the island at any one time. Having fewer guests has allowed the operators to reduce the environmental impact and introduce an off-grid hybrid solar system to power the island.

The island boasts 45 hectares of tropical rainforest to explore, fringing coral reefs to swim, an open-terrace restaurant, bar and lounge, and water sports ranging from paddle boarding to scuba diving and deep-sea fishing charters.

Villas start at $990 per night, inclusive of meals, drinks and selected activities. www.bedarra. com.au

If it’s pristine, it must be Whitehaven The word may tend to be over-used but in this case it is exactly appropriate. Whitehaven Beach is pristine and a definite “must see” in the Whitsundays. The crystal clear aqua waters and silica sands stretch over seven kms along Whitsunday Island, the largest of the 74 in the Whitsundays group.

The Keep Australia Beautiful judges who arrived to assess Whitehaven as one of our cleanest beaches were so taken by the magnificence they awarded the category on the spot. See if you agree.

Whitehaven Beach can be experienced in several ways. Ferries and luxury cruising yachts offer

daytrips that depart Airlie Beach and some island resorts. A variety of sailing companies offer multiday charters that include a visit to Whitehaven in addition to other stops on the outer Great Barrier Reef.

The more adventurous can try ocean rafting, seakayaking or a jet boat trip; travel by seaplane or helicopter for a superb view of the beach, island and Hill Inlet. Indulge in a champagne picnic on your own private piece of silica sand.

However you choose to explore Whitehaven Beach it will be an experience you’ll always remember.

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and we will create your personal holiday Fun in the Sun Burdekin Water Festival – Ayr, until September The Burdekin’s abundant water supply is celebrated each year at this muchloved festival. It’s one of the longest running festivals in Queensland with the first festival held on September 6, 1958. A wide variety of exciting events encompass the whole community.

The festivities culminate in a street parade and mardi gras in Ayr’s CBD on September 7. The colourful floats are always a big drawcard, especially those bearing the festival ambassador entrants. www.burdekinwaterfestial.com.au <http://www.burdekinwaterfestial.com.au/>

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Some people are most interested in the boats, while others are drawn by markets, live concerts, and entertainment for the kids.

Check for the race week, where you can register and find out the latest details on social events, shore side parties, and what to do with the kids. This event has become known as relaxed and fun in comparison to other more serious events.

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4WD Industry questions Check road conditions on your iPhone BHP Billiton policy BHP Billiton recently introduced a new policy to limit light vehicle access to mine sites to only vehicles with a Five Star ANCAP rating. It also prohibits the fitment of non ANCAP compliant bull bars and aftermarket suspension kits (and upgrades) as well as roll over protection.

The policy applies to both BHP fleet and contractor owned vehicles on any BHP site in the world and to all new vehicles brought into service from last January. From January 2016 no light vehicles will be allowed on BHP sites unless they meet the new requirements.

4WD Industry Council spokesman Stuart Charity said on the surface most people would view the BHP policy as a great step forward. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However the 4WDIC is disappointed at the lack of consultation and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;one size fits allâ&#x20AC;? policy outcome,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It questions the policy because research and testing used to benchmark its new â&#x20AC;&#x153;standardâ&#x20AC;? was limited and because it has a narrow interpretation of occupant safety.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We understand these tests were conducted two months after BHP Billiton made its May 2012 policy announcement and to date they have failed to release the engineering data from these tests as they had committed to do.â&#x20AC;?

A policy for mine sites only On mine sites vehicles operate in a tightly controlled environment at lower speeds. Stuart Charity said on the way to and from mine sites these BHP fleet and contractor vehicles will travel at normal speeds on public roads in rural and remote areas. A big danger in rural and remote Australia is animal strike which is not factored into the ANCAP testing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We believe the BHP policy actually increases risk to occupants and will result in an increase in vehicle damage when these vehicles are driven off mine sites in remote country.â&#x20AC;?

He said bull bars are extremely valuable not only in terms of physical safety provided in a collision with an animal but in preventing â&#x20AC;&#x153;swerve to miss the animalâ&#x20AC;? incidents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unfortunately ANCAP will not approve any modification to a vehicle from its original equipment unless the supplier has undertaken a physical crash test for every brand of product on every model of vehicle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this is commercially unviable,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We look forward to progressing consultation to an outcome that protests occupants regardless of whether they are on a mine site or on the way home.â&#x20AC;?

The updated Android mobile app and iPhone app with new features allow RACQ members to check road conditions and find member discounts in addition to existing tools for requesting roadside help and trip planning.

Executive Manager Greg Moore said the new apps are in response to member feedback and popularity of the original iPhone app which attracted more than 50,000 downloads. Both apps have the following features: Road conditions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; up-to-date information on closures and road hazards.

Members Save â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Using the phoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location, helps to locate the nearest RACQ member discounts.

Trip planning â&#x20AC;&#x201C; upgraded version of the popular Trip Planner, helps get directions, find a place, locate accommodation or find things to see and do.

Roadside assistance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no need to call, lodges a request directly into the system and the phoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location help RACQ find you.

The Android App can be downloaded via Google Play and updated iPhone app from the iTunes App Store. Both are free.

Brush up on rules and share the road Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the message from RACQ in releasing a fact sheet clarifying road rules cyclists and motorists must adhere to and outlining what cyclists legally could and could do not. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No one owns the road and there are specific sharing obligations you have to be aware of,â&#x20AC;? said spokesman Steve Spalding. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With so many cyclists injured itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clear we could all benefit from a refresher course.â&#x20AC;?

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Can they ride on footpaths? Yes, unless thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a â&#x20AC;&#x153;no bicyclesâ&#x20AC;? sign but they must keep to the left.

Common causes of crashes are failing to give way to cyclists when exiting side streets and driveways; turning left or right and cutting off a cyclist on the kerb side; overtaking too closely to cyclists.

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Bedourie Ute and Travellers’ Muster – September 14

Held in conjunction with the Bedourie Races, the Ute and Travellers Muster attracts motor enthusiasts from all around the country, all keen to pay homage to Australia’s greatest workhorse, the good ol’ Aussie ute.

The muster incorporates many categories for all vehicles with great prize money and trophies on offer. Nominations open Monday September 9 at the Bedourie Outback Visitor Centre. Why not enter your vehicle and be in the running to win some fantastic prize money. Food and refreshments are available all weekend. www.bedourieuteandtravellersmuster.com

20th Annual Truck, Tractor, Machinery Show – Gatton.

September 28 and 29

All proceeds are donated back to Lockyer Valley charities and organisations, including a fantastic amount in recent years for flood relief. Held at Gatton Showgrounds, all clubs are welcome and there’s no charge for vehicle exhibitors – it’s free.

Presented by the Historic Commercial Vehicle Association from 8am to 5pm on Saturday and 8am to 2pm on Sunday. There will be trade stands, food and drinks, pavilion displays and there’s camping onsite.

A huge turnout of vehicles is expected with visitors from all over Australia filling the showgrounds to the brim.

Show director, Grant Larder paid tribute to Lockyer Valley Mayor Steve Jones for his enthusiastic support in making this one of the largest events in the region. More information www.hcvaq.com or phone Grant 3889 3601.

Medium size cars $10,000 - $20,000

There are plenty of used car choices in this category with some close to new or possibly still under warranty, according to Australia’s Best Used Cars .

Honda Accord is well built and easy to drive. The Accord Euro has excellent handling and most Accords have four-cylinder engines.

V6 power was offered but never really caught on. As well as Accord Euro there’s a larger model called Accord; it’s softer and smoother as it’s designed for American tastes.

Toyota Camry is built in Melbourne and has many changes from the Japanese original to suit our local conditions. It’s comfortable on rough bush roads and responsive in steering and overall handling. Camry is sold as both sedan and station wagon though the latter was discontinued midway through 2002. Camry was joined by the Toyota Aurion effectively as V6 Camry in October 2006. From that time all Camrys have four cylinder engines.

Subaru Liberty has the rugged design and high build quality that

appeal to Aussie buyers. It holds its value well. All-wheel drive gives extra grip and safety especially in wet or icy conditions Station wagons are extremely popular but don’t overlook the four-door sedan. The flat-four engine gives reasonable performance but earlier models feel and sound rather harsh at times.

Hyundai Elantra is more enjoyable to drive than many in this class because the Koreans like a bit of flair.

Build quality from the South Korean factory is getting better all the time, particularly in the body. Elantra is sold as a sedan and five-door hatch.

The performance from the 1.8 litre is good but the pick of the bunch is the 2.0 litre four-cylinder.

Ford Mondeo is European in design and has the kind of handling you just don’t find in Asian imports.

Engine power from the four-cylinder is probably adequate for most. Some V6s were imported from February 2000 but not many were sold.

Mondeo wasn’t a sales success in its earliest models so was withdrawn in 2003.

Santos GLNG Cycle Challenge entries open Queensland’s biggest bike ride, the Santos GLNG Brisbane to Gold Coast Cycle Challenge is on Sunday October 20 with early bird entries open.

More than 10,000 are expected to take part to raise funds for the Heart Foundation, organised annually by Bicycle Queensland.

The ride begins with a 15km traffic free ride along the smooth South East Busway.

Santos vice president Queensland Trevor Brown said over the years more than 50,000 riders had

taken part and last year over 300 Santos colleagues had a great time on the ride.

“The fact that so many are keen to take up the challenge is a great indicator of the increasing popularity of cycling which is an activity everyone from families to corporate highfliers can enjoy,” he said.

Early bird entries closing on September 1 range from $75 or $65 for teams of 10. To enter go to www.b2gc.bq.org.au

Queensland’s biggest bike race finishes at the Gold Coast.

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Drivers are risking big fines and endangering themselves by incorrectly installing their navigation device, warns RACQ with Joel Tucker reminding us it’s illegal to position GPS devices in places that obstruct vision. “It could cost you a fine in excess of $250,” he said. “The most common type just now is the “hang on aftermarket device” that attaches to the windscreen with a suction cup.

“Unfortunately many drivers stick them in the centre of the windscreen with no thought about the effect it could have of their view.”

So where should a sat-nav device be placed?

Obviously not directly in front of the driver but ideally at the lower right hand corner of the windscreen.

“If this isn’t possible and if the design of the sat-nav mounting, the vehicle and your seating position permits, it may be acceptable to place it low down in the centre of the windscreen,” said Joel.

“Avoid placing it on the left side of the windscreen if a passenger airbag is fitted as the screen is usually used to deflect the deploying airbag into its correct position.”

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