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ON THE COVER: Jazz singer Ruby Mills shines on the Moncrieff Entertainment Centre stage. Photography by Paul Beutel.
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MUSIC Local music acts and venues that liven up the weekend.
INNOVATORS Businesses rising to national and international success.
EDUCATION Setting students up for bright futures.
PHOTO ESSAY Braving the road to travel solo.
SPORT Homegrown heroes at the top of their game.
LIPS & LOCKS Autumn beauty to inspire.
IN & OUT Meet the designer inspiring trends 50 years on.
STAGE Local talent that shines brightest in the spotlight.
ART Inspiring artists colouring our landscape.
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PAUL BEUTEL. PHOTOGRAPHER.
“My Grade 8 science teacher at Kepnock State High School, Mr Pearce, got me enthusiastic about school.
I
think I can...
What does it take to be great? There
success, you will be inspired by the
is no simple answer, but there are a
exporters, educators, inventors, talents,
few common traits the people and
students and creatives we’ve put under
businesses featured in this Bright Issue of Crush Magazine possess. Vision. Determination. Enthusiasm and a
the spotlight this quarter. The sheer number of them will surprise you.
Prior to that all I wanted to do was surf and fish.”
TARA JACOBSEN. GRAPHIC DESIGNER.
“I am inspired by fierce local businesswomen like Kala
As a Region, we punch well above
Duffy, Sharon Ferguson and
mindset and a genuine desire to see
our weight. We are the Little Engine
Rebecca McDuff. They’re
others succeed.
That Could. Perhaps it’s our perceived
creative and not afraid to take
underdog status or stubborn agility to
risks to achieve the outcomes
willingness to work hard. A positive
The harder question to answer is: what is success? Is it being top of your game, or simply being the best you can be as an individual? Is it attaining a certain income? Perhaps your idea of success is just being surrounded by loved ones with food in your belly? Is it mastering a new
recover from set backs? Is it because we stare down challenges and seek solutions? Whatever the reason, if there’s Issue 7, it’s that success comes from within. You can achieve great things from right here in the Bundaberg Region. This
that will change the world, or leaving a
is where great begins!
No matter your idea of greatness or
they run, as well as their families and themselves.”
anything we want you to take away from
skill or hobby? Is it inventing something legacy for your children?
they want for the businesses
LARINE STATHAM-BLAIR & NIKKI SORBELLO
SPECIAL THANKS: Rowena
Preddy, Jakob Baumgartner, David Wise, Leanne Toy, Moncrieff Entertainment Centre. Bundaberg and District Historical Museum.
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CRUSH MODELS AREN’T PAID PROFESSIONALS, JUST PEOPLE WHO LOVE THE BUNDABERG REGION. READ THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH RUBY AT WWW.CRUSHMAGAZINE.COM.AU PHOTO CREDIT: Paul Beutel/Julie Lowe Photo and Film
Ruby Mills is a household name in
she’d known since she was five-years-
After losing numerous friends who
Bundaberg. The jazz, blues and soul
old, called ‘Ruby and the Strolling Bones’.
suffered with their mental health,
singer shot to fame in 2016 after
Today, at the age of 30, Ruby has
Ruby’s home in Bundaberg again, for
making it to the top 13 on X-Factor.
found her niche sound and is vocally
Several years before that she’d also
now, planning an event in Wallaville
confident. She’ll be perfoming her first
made it into the top 50 on Australian
solo show at the Brisbane Jazz Club
to raise funds for Marcus Mission
Idol, but she’s much more than a
later this year. “I get a great big sound
reality television star.
there. So although I’m a little bit jazz,
The only thing that surpasses Ruby’s stunning voice and natural beauty is her gracious character and warm personality. She’s a gem, with a sparkling disposition and old soul. A well-grounded, breath of fresh air. And she loves being underestimated, particularly by those who snub talent show contestants. “People I meet are surprised for two reasons. They’re surprised that I’m from a regional town and doing what I’m doing and having achieved what I have,” Ruby said.
I’m also slightly outside that box and that’s how I like to be.”
covers and original tracks. “The older town feeling. I’m so proud to be from
which time they won two Aria Awards
Bundaberg and grateful for all the
and performed at events like Byron Bay
support my hometown has given me.”
Blues and Roots Festival and Gympie Music Muster. The invitation to join the 32-piece big band came after Ruby joined the group’s leader, Nicky Bomba, on stage in Bundaberg for an unplanned jam session. Ruby has performed at Childers Festival, TedX, Women in Voice and TripleM’s Carols by the Dashboard for Boxing Australia, and enjoys making
only a little girl in a floral dress. It’s
special appearances at private functions.
use that as a strength.”
and working on two EP records of I get, the more I appreciate the small
Light. She sings the national anthem
that. It’s a gift and I’ve learnt to really
teachers’ aide to deliver art therapy,
with Melborne Ska Orchestra, during
about having such a big voice being
is not what anyone expects and I love
in young men. She’s studying to be a
Ruby spent more than two years touring
“Secondly, I constantly get remarks
common conversation that my voice
and help reduce the risk of suicide
But the success has not come without adversity. Ruby and her sister, Bonnie, have helped rebuild their parents’ seafood business, Red Shed (see page
Ruby started out perfoming small gigs
54), twice after devastating floods and
in a bluegrass band of local fishermen
a serious accident in the family.
www.rubymillsmusic.com.au OTHER LOCAL MUSICIANS WHO APPEARED ON REALITY TV
Country music singer Justin Standley finished tenth on XFactor in 2012. The 2017 Golden Guitar finalist entered the TV competition in a quest to find his children. St Luke’s Anglican School string quartet, Quatro, appeared on a rebooted Young Talent Time in 2012. Amity Brand, Claudia Vogel, Vanessa Smith and Radha Skula also performed together at Tamworth Country Music Festival.
a string
TO THEIR BOWS
There is an unmistakable feeling when you hear a bow drawn across the strings of an instrument. When you combine a double bass, cello, violins and viola, the hum reverberates through your whole body. String quintet Bella Canna wield their bows with precision; not only creating beautiful renditions of timeless pieces, but engaging audiences, young and old. The five Bundaberg musicians – Alison Vercoe (cello), Kate Hardisty (violin), Wendy Davis (violin), Bernadette Connolly (viola) and Nicole Strohfeldt (double bass) – began playing as a quintet in 2020. “Within the five of us, there’s an unspoken language that goes on as we play, which is really, really special. We
other meant. It’s an unspoken musical connection,” Kate said. Kate, Bernadette and Alison have been playing together for more than 18 years, forming special friendships with the other group members along the way. “When you’re playing and having fun it comes through the music. When there is a connection with the music, there’s a connection with the audience. And if there’s a connection with the audience, everybody’s going to have a wonderful time and really enjoy the message and the music,” Kate said.
can do some sort of gesture to one
After a range of special performances
another and know exactly what the
in 2021, the ensemble are planning
a series of concert performances throughout 2022. “We want to bring classical music to more accessible venues and events so more people can enjoy the magic of live classical music, where we can engage with the audience, verbally as well as musically, to create a connection,” Kate said. “The audience gets to hear from all of us, what we think about music and why we chose particular pieces.”
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WORDS BY RYAN PEARCE For many, the idea of being a ‘rock star’ is a glamorous fantasy most of us will never achieve. Standing on stage, under the bright lights, belting out a huge tune. I’m sure everyone has at some point sung into their television remote or hairbrush, mimicking the
both here, nationally and in some
Hotel, described the tests faced by
cases, internationally. Many of these
those in hospitality.
local artists through their hard work, combined with the support of dynamic live music venues, have become
“The most difficult part has been restoring people’s faith and confidence in returning to venues to enjoy live
household names, helping create the
music,” Jarrod said.
vibrant Bundaberg entertainment
Despite the numerous setbacks and
culture we still enjoy today.
restrictions, there are positives to
mannerisms of the great entertainers:
Despite the past two years delivering
Michael Hutchence, Freddie Mercury,
its fair share of challenges to artists and
Tina Turner - if at the same time
venues, as they continue to navigate
dismally failing to hit their notes.
an ever-changing COVID-19 world, the
“Seeing people engage with live music,
resilience of the industry is testament
giving some joy back to the community,
to the passion of musos and the people
has been rewarding and encouraging,”
that support them.
he said.
Jarrod Murphy, publican of The Metro
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You’d be hard pressed to find a long-term local that has never
Bundy boys Shane Parsons and Simon Ridley make up
seen the legendary A2Z live at least once over the years.
two-thirds of the electrifying rock act DZ Deathrays.
Todd Keightley has forged a committed following not only
Over the course of the past 10 years, they have won
locally, but in other regions such as the Sunshine Coast. Mark
ARIA awards, performed at the Reading Festival in
Lavender has made his mark (no pun intended) by playing his
the UK, Splendour In The Grass, and have been voted
entertaining brand of country rock across our venues, and all
into Triple J’s Hottest 100 multiple times.
the way to Tamworth. There’s Abby Skye’s towering voice, Smooth Velvet rocking stages, Brendan Egan, Lewis McKee,
CARL WOCKNER
Liana McKay, One Word … to say there’s an abundance of
A talented multi-instrumentalist and looper, Carl
talent would be an understatement.
Wockner relocated to Nashville, Tennessee to help
Providing the podium for these acts are our Region’s live music
further his career. He has since won multiple awards,
venues. On the outskirts of Bundaberg, the Bucca Hotel (read
and continues to tour and release original music
more on pages 14 and 15), South Kolan Hotel, Agnes Water
across the US.
Tavern and Vintner’s Secret Vineyard present outstanding gig-going experiences. While in the heart of Bundaberg,
TOMMY TRASH
Oodies Café, The Spotted Dog at The Railway Hotel, Ballistic
Tommy Trash, born Thomas Olsen, is a world-
Brewhouse (see our back cover), The Waves Sports Club (see
renowned DJ and producer. He attended Walkervale
page 16) and The Metro Hotel are just a few of the excellent
Primary School and Kepnock High School. He started
spots to catch our resident talent.
his career as a talented trumpeter and pianist and is now signed to Ministry of Sound, the biggest label in
Start by checking out Bundaberg Gig Guide on Facebook, the go-
electronic music.
to for live music information and listings. Now, more than ever, supporting our venues and musicians has never been more vital.
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A MYSTERY WORDS BY NIKKI SORBELLO Tucked away at the end of a road, in a clearing near a creek crossing, sits Bucca Hotel, as proud and beautiful as she would have been when first built
his business was shut down by the police, he would hollow out loaves of bread to hold flasks. He was threatened with jail before eventually receiving a liquor licence on July 7, 1897.
While the Hotel has all the markings of an old-time country pub, with corrugated iron, sweeping verandah and no pokies in sight, the old girl is in good nick, thanks to a facelift and a lot of work by Ron and Sarah over the past five years. The beer garden under the trees is the perfect spot for live music each Sunday. It complements the large stage and camping area used for bigger events, like the birthday celebration that will be held on Saturday, July 9. Regular pool competitions and counter meals are just another of the venue’s drawcards. You can even ask for a side of the famous house-made Bucca Black Worcestershire Sauce. “It’s Ronnie’s recipe that we had at home,” Sarah said. “He started asking people to try it and everyone just loves it, so we started bottling it. We have 700ml bottles at the bar and 500ml bottles for Bauer’s Butchery and
in 1897.
Since 2016 the Bucca Hotel has been
Kuskey’s Butcher Shoppe in Bundaberg
owned by Ron Kadel, who manages it
and Kuskey Country Meats in Gin Gin.
Despite the enduring popularity of
with his partner Sarah Wesener. The
We are also planning on releasing a
this local watering hole, the history of
couple is hoping to delve a little deeper
barbecue sauce.”
Bucca Hotel is somewhat shrouded in
into the history ahead of the pub’s
mystery. Folklore and tall tales prevail,
official 125th birthday this year.
lacking dates and details.
“From what I’ve read, people used to
Most of the history is told through a
catch the train from Invicta Mill to the
poem on the wall, written in 1997. It tells
Bucca Hall. They’d spend time at the
the tale of a Dane named Dall who set
Hall then come back here, and stay up
up a bakery beside the Kolan River, selling
all night. So not much has changed,”
bootleg home brew on the side. When
Sarah said with a smile.
Celebrate Tickets are on sale for the 125th birthday celebration. Visit the Bucca Hotel Facebook page for details. 5 North Bucca Road, Bucca 07 4157 8171
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investment renovations With a massive influx of investors entering the market recently, a lot of people are curious about becoming investors themselves and asking what they need to think about. Building or renovating a home as an investment should be looked at differently than one for yourself to live in. If you are renting the property, materials used should be able to withstand a higher level of wear and tear.
scheme. They are also less likely to date and will appeal to a wide range of tastes. Think about whether you are targeting singles, couples or families and how that should influence the home design. If you aren’t sure, either contact a knowledgeable real estate agent or select a flexible design, preferably with two toilets. Most tenants will require
EMMA BAUER
maintenance options such as tiles or vinyl are preferable over timber or carpet as
this. They will also look for plenty of
they are easier to keep clean and show
storage space for vehicles and other
less wear. If you would prefer carpet in
personal items. Low-maintenance
bedrooms, opt for a solution dyed nylon
landscaping is best for both you and
in a short to medium length pile.
the tenant, so make sure it is easy for the property to look tidy at all times. Security features are also a consideration. Most people look for properties that offer security screens on the windows and doors. Also have fully
In the kitchen, make sure you select reputable, middle-of-the-range appliances with good warranties and allow for plenty of bench and cupboard space. Avoid brightly coloured tiles or
Here’s some things to consider:
fenced yards for both children and pets.
feature walls as they will date quickly.
When selecting materials for the home,
If a property has a swimming pool or is
Importantly, do your research on a
including roofing product, cladding and floor coverings, use cost effective, lowmaintenance options wherever possible. Choose lighter colours to minimise heat absorption and create a softer colour
on a larger block, you may like to consider
quality builder who you can trust and
including the cost of the maintenance
know exactly what you are getting.
and servicing as part of the rent so you
Emma Bauer is the owner of Coastline
know it is being looked after properly. When it comes to flooring, low-
Realty. She also has experience in conveyancing and interior design.
top exports
BRAND BUNDABERG WORDS BY LARINE STATHAM-BLAIR Every great business venture, invention
willingness to put everything on the line
we’ve collated an impressive list of the
or piece of research starts with
to turn an idea into a product or service
top exports, natural assets and creations
someone trying to answer a question or
that can be sold commercially.
that have come from this Region. Some
find a solution to a problem.
Brands like Bundaberg Sugar,
What do we do with all this surplus
Bundaberg Brewed Drinks and
molasses? How can we make medical
Bundaberg Rum have made the colour
script writing more efficient? Can
yellow synonymous with Bundaberg in
mechanisation address labour shortages?
much the same way that royal purple
How can we help combat alarming skin
belongs to Cadbury. But they’re not the
cancer rates in regional Queensland?
only iconic brands and inventions that
Having an idea isn’t enough. Many great
have put Bundaberg on the map.
you will be familiar with, while others may surprise you. Not all were able to raise the necessary capital. Some have grown to become publicly listed companies. Several have ventured further afield, while others continue to expand their Bundaberg presence. We are certain there are plenty we aren’t aware of, but here are the ones
inventions never make it to market. It
Since the late 1800s the Bundaberg
we could find, in no particular order,
takes an enquiring mind, determination,
Region has been a powerhouse of
sorted by category or company. Prepare
large amounts of capital and a
innovation and entrepreneurship. So
to be awe-inspired!
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PLAY TIME
There is no shortage of inventors
second in the Australian Camper
or entrepreneurs who have been
Trailer of the Year Awards. Kelly
inspired by Bundaberg’s glorious
Campers was recently acquired by
climate and lifestyle.
Brisbane-based Condamine Campers.
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PERFECTION
Then there are local inventors like
School teacher Leanne Baker
Dr Henry Thomas, who made a
began sharing her home
prototype of a low-impact running
organisation tips and tricks online
bicycle machine named the Bionic
in 2012 and has amassed 14,000
Runner, and Demetrias Rejtano who
Instagram followers. Women
created an all-terrain skateboard called
from around the world buy her
2WheelBoard. And not forgetting
hardcover planners and enrol in
In 2017 a hybrid camper trailer
Box ‘n’ Bolt; the locally designed,
her 14-day online course to learn
designed and manufactured in
recycled cardboard tunnel and tower
the art of decluttering from the
Bundaberg by Kelly Campers placed
construction kits for kids.
CQUniversity graduate.
Willplay and Grillex are two national companies that enhance public spaces for young and old alike, with their locally designed and manufactured barbecues, picnic tables and playground equipment.
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out of five stars. Words like ‘nostalgic, brilliant and incredible’ feature prolifically. Reviewers said the Experience was ‘at the top of the list of things to do in Queensland’. Many said they’d done the tour on several occasions and learnt something new each time. They described their tour guides as ‘informative and funny’ and said they ‘couldn’t ask for a better bunch of people’. Bundaberg Rum’s Duncan Littler agreed the gift shop, tour and Blend Your Own Rum Experience wouldn’t be what they are without their fantastic staff. “It takes a whole team of people – from guides and retail staff to cleaners and maintenance crews – to create and
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Famous since always
operate a truly authentic, world-class tourism attraction,” he said. “Every one of our staff is a proud ambassador for the Bundaberg Rum brand and the Bundaberg Region. To be recognised as the world’s best, makes us incredibly proud. These awards are recognition of our team’s hard work and dedication. It also motivates us to continue innovating and evolving, to ensure visitors always have a fantastic experience.”
Bundaberg Rum has been famous
At the time of Crush Magazine going
since always. But it seems Bundaberg
to print, Bundaberg Rum was eagerly
Bundaberg Rum has won more than 200
Distilling Company’s Visitor
awaiting the results of the 2021
Australian and international awards for
Experience is fast becoming as popular
Australian Tourism Awards to learn
its rum, visitor centre, tours and events.
as the drop itself.
whether their Visitor Experience would
Bundaberg Rum has been named World’s Best Distillery Visitor Centre, winning various categories at the prestigious International Spirits Competition for the past five years running.
also be admitted into the Australian Tourism Hall of Fame. It’s a feat yet to be achieved by a distillery. What is it that makes their award submissions so compelling? It’s the feedback they include from the 10,000
Late last year, the Visitor Experience
people who visit the attraction each
was admitted into the Queensland
year. Since spending $8.5 million in
Tourism Hall of Fame for winning
2016 to redevelop the great attraction,
Queensland Tourism Awards three
Bundaberg Rum has received almost
years in a row.
4000 Google reviews, averaging 4.6
Read more about the awards Bundaberg Rum has won at www. crushmagazine.com.au
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STRONG FOUNDATIONS
It’s pretty remarkable when you think
they started with, but that was
about it, that Australia’s tenth listed
changing due to events like the Banking
bank is headquartered right here in
Royal Commission.
Bundaberg. Auswide Bank is one of only two banks listed on the ASX (Australian Stock Exchange) that can lay claim to being based in a regional community. It’s a simple fact that speaks volumes about the culture and priorities of the company. It has also earned Auswide loyalty from both employees and customers. Auswide Bank has had just two managing directors in 55 years – the founder, Ron Hancock, and current
“Banking is not really something people wake up in the morning and say: ‘I’m going to go and change my bank today’,” he said. “It usually takes something to jolt them out of that familiarity, whether it be a life-changing event like buying a house or they get peeved off and can’t get a resolution. At Auswide we are working hard to keep those loyal customers, but also attract the attention of the ones that aren’t happy with their existing bank.”
boss, Martin Barrett (pictured). Everyone
He said Auswide remained true to
in Bundaberg knows someone who, at
its building society origins as a ‘big
one point or another, has put food on
hearted bank’ that wanted to help real
their table by working at Auswide.
people achieve their dreams of home
They have customers who have been with them from the very beginning, when they were Burnett Permanent Building Society, formed by locals in 1966. They merged with Maryborough Permanent Building Society to form Wide Bay Capricorn Building Society, and later rebranded to Wide Bay Australia.
PHOTO CREDIT: Paul Beutel/supplied
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ownership. “Any decisions we make, we stress over making sure any impact on customers is fair,” Martin said. “We’re a commercial organisation so there will always be some fees and charges, but on things like term deposit rates and lending rates, I’d be very surprised if we’re not better than the so-called ‘Big Four’. Our customers like the fact they can pick up the phone and speak
Martin, who joined the company in
to a real person, who’s not based in an
2013 and turned it into the Auswide
overseas call centre. We have about
Bank we know today, said customers
275 staff across Australia and 120 of
often became attached to the bank
them are right here in Bundy.”
Bank with Auswide
www.auswidebankltd.com.au 1300 138 831
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A CUT
above
Rodney Stiff has one piece of advice for
mechanical harvesters, billet planters
advancements in light aircraft design
anyone who wants to turn their idea
and torque limiting devices that
and has received countless Australian
into a prototype that can be patented
continue to be widely used today.
and international awards for aviation,
and sold commercially. “If you aren’t prepared to mortgage your house, go all in, take a risk and back your own ideas, then don’t expect others to.” If you fancy yourself a bit of an inventor and you aren’t familiar with the name Rodney Stiff, you should be. The Jabiru Aircraft co-founder and Order of
While at Austoft, quietly behind the
engineering, export and employment.
scenes, Rod was working on designs
Rod is ‘practising’ retirement this year
for a light aircraft. At the age of 49, Rod
and will leave Jabiru in the capable
left Austoft and put everything he had
hands of his daughter, Sue Woods,
on the line to start Jabiru. It took four
and Jamie Cook, who is one of Jabiru’s
years of hard work for the Jabiru LSA
longest-serving staff members. With
55/2K model aircraft fuselage to receive
their help, Rod has flown Jabiru
Australian Civil Aviation Authority
through many storms, including the
Australia Medal recipient is responsible
(ACAA) certification.
for some of Australia’s greatest
The Italian engine manufacturer that
inventions. The engineer started his
Jabiru was using ceased operations just
COVID-19.
career at Massey Ferguson in Cairns.
one month later, so Rod set to work
He moved to Bundaberg to help
designing his own engine. Within 18
“You have to be willing to evolve, adapt
Austoft Industries develop a mechanical
months the new engine was approved
sugar cane harvester.
by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Rod is listed as the inventor of 17 Austoft patents, including the 7000 series mechanical cane harvester, which remains the gold standard globally. It revolutionised the sugar industry by
(CASA), and two years later Jabiru shipped its first kits to the United States (US). Throughout his career, he’s created four aircraft fuselages, four engines, kits variants and propellers.
enabling farmers to cut green cane,
In 2009, he became the first person
instead of burning it before harvest.
from outside the US to be awarded
Rod still personally holds seven of
the Dr August Raspet Memorial
the patents for trenching machines,
Award for making significant
global financial crisis, constantly shifting bureaucratic red tape and now
and change your methodology of manufacture,” he said. “Australians are very good at innovating. I’d like to see less of our intellectual property being sent overseas to be commercialised. All that opportunity is being lost for future generations of Australians.” An extended version of this story is available at www.crushmagazine.com.au www.jabiru.net.au
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REWRITING THE
script
Our careers rarely follow the path we
Frank and Lorraine spent their lunch
energy on providing opportunity to
expect. That’s certainly the case for
breaks and evenings providing technical
young people in Bundaberg and skilled
Frank and Lorraine Pyefinch.
support to customers. Their weekends
professionals moving to the Region.
They started their careers at the hospital in the small Queensland town of Alpha, working together as a doctor and nurse, respectively. Never, in their early days of marriage, did they expect that Lorraine would one day be elected as Mayor of Bundaberg Region. Nor did they think
and holidays were spent at medical conferences, demonstrating the software. They sold their first business in 1999 and by 2004 they’d developed a new product, called Best Practice Software, which could take patient appointments, keep medical records, produce scripts,
that Frank’s evening hobby of writing
check pathology and bill Medicare.
computer code to log rainfall and track
About 65 per cent of general
his wine collection would lead to the
practitioners in Australia use Best
creation of two multinational medical
Practice today. Specialists and allied
software companies. But that’s exactly
health professionals across Australasia
what happened.
are using their products too, and
If you’ve recently visited a general practitioner, there’s a fair chance
they’re working on innovative new cloud-based options.
your family doctor is using a software
Lorraine said she and Frank were proud
program created by Frank and Lorraine.
of Best Practice. “We pinch ourselves
Frustrated at the time it took to manually write prescriptions by hand when he
sometimes and think ‘wow, look what we’ve done’,” she said.
was working at Aberdovy Clinic on
At the forefront of the medical software
Crofton Street, Frank developed his own
industry for 30 years and now with more
program and in 1992 he started selling
than 250 staff, Frank said they could
the product to other doctors. Between
stop ‘churning out code and attending
patients and caring for their children,
endless trade shows’, and focus their
They recently opened a new 80-seat contact centre in Bundaberg to complement their existing head office on Woongarra Street and offices in Brisbane, Sydney and Hamilton in New Zealand. “We’ll be opening up more traineeships for school leavers in Bundaberg who are interested in STEM, specifically technology, and want a professional career, but may not want to go to university or do a traditional trade,” Frank said. “A lot of our staff have started as trainees or new graduates and are now in leadership roles. We support their professional development. One of our guys has recently completed his Masters in Cybersecurity, so the roles are quite varied.”
Seeking a STEM career? Email hr@bpsoftware.net. Find more information at www.bpsoftware.net
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top exports
KING COUNTRY IS
Over the past 50-odd years, Bundaberg has enjoyed momentary bouts of fame in mainstream media, including the 1977 film The Mango Tree and Judy Nunn’s 2013 novel Elianne. Local writers like Vance Palmer and Mary Hannay Foott attracted the attention of big capital city publishers. But no national media outlet has been loyal to Bundaberg quite like Kix Country.
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country rock of the 1990s and the boundary-pushing country pop being produced today. Starting out broadcasting to a
Live’ on Facebook, quickly becoming a
predominately Queensland audience in
must-watch event for fans, featuring
the early 2000s, the station cemented
performances from global acts.
its national status around 2015 with
Kix’s dedication to Bundaberg and
the merging of a number of country music stations across Australia. It was around this time Luke ‘Crossy’ Cross
studios in little old Bundy, has not only
Just a few months ago he was joined by
gained a cult following across Australia
Megan Hopkins (pictured).
world’s biggest names in country music. Continuing the debate about what is ‘country’, Kix masterfully melds the old-school with the coming-of-age
willingness to attend major country music events across the country has only deepened the radio station’s connection
picked up the breakfast microphone.
it continues to bag interviews with the
Ballerini, to name just a few,” Crossy said. In 2019 the station launched ‘Kix
The niche radio station, run out of
and an expanding audience overseas, but
Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, Kelsea
to fans, artists and the industry. “Country music fans are so loyal – they live and breathe it. As an audience, they
“I’ve interviewed Shania Twain a few
differ so much from those listening to
times, which is very exciting as a boy
mainstream music and talk stations,”
of the ‘90s, as well Tim McGraw, Jason
Crossy said.
Listen
In Bundaberg tune into 97.1FM. Visit www.kixcountry.com.au for other frequencies, to download the app or stream live.
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Crowning
glory
It’s the Netflix of restorative dentistry.
the traditional methods of teaching
support from mentors and master
An online membership with access to
to one that emphasised a repetitive,
educators across 17 countries, the
a growing content library of learn-on-
hands-on approach.
company can deliver education to any
“We are radically improving the way
location, at any time.
dentists learn. Dentistry is known
As RipeGlobal concentrates on moving
demand videos, as well as an online education program that’s up-ending the way dentists hone their skills. And it’s all happening from offices at Bargara. RipeGlobal, a concept created by
to be a high-stress profession, and inoculating dentists against the stressors in dentistry has been largely
through the phases of a tech start-up, the long-term mission is to make dental education accessible for all, including
brothers Lincoln and Cam Harris
ignored. We incorporate specialised
(pictured), is already delivering its
methods of teaching which adapt the
unique dental education to dentists
dentists to stress in their job, as well
in more than 40 countries in only its
as provide a community of support,
second year of business. In 2022 the
where they can share their challenges
company is expecting to double their
and learn together. We include a high
“We have a strong history of successful
number of students and is on track to
level of hands-on repetitive training in
national and international businesses
grow revenue by 200 per cent.
procedures and techniques, so when
in this Region,” Linc said. “The support
they return to their clinic, dentists feel
you have in a regional community is also
calm and confident because of the
different. People are invested in your
‘muscle memory’ gained from this kind
success. As we go through our capital
of learning,” Linc said.
raising process, we are incredibly proud
time to launch the business. In a
RipeGlobal is technologically advanced,
that 60 per cent of our current investors
changed world, where working
combining analytics-supported learning,
remotely became the norm and large
trademark simulated laboratories and a
professional conferences were all but
seamless integrated learning platform.
gone, the time was right for a unique
With a strong emphasis on community
platform to launch, which evolved
engagement and round-the-clock
The start-up had been incubating as an idea for many years, but it was the national COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 that gave dentist Linc the
students in developing countries. It’s an ambitious plan for a Regional Queensland start-up, but not an unachievable one.
are based in the Bundaberg Region.”
For more
www.ripeglobal.com
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top exports Terrific 9 TOURISM
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The Bundaberg Region is widely regarded as one of the best destinations in the world to see three unique species of elusive sea creatures in their natural environment. Every year, migratory sea turtles, humpback whales and manta rays attract thousands of tourists to the Bundaberg Region from across the globe (read more on pages 56 & 66). Bundaberg Region businesses took out seven awards at
Growing legacy
the 2021 Queensland Tourism Awards, including Hinkler Hall of Aviation, Bundaberg Distilling Company, Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, Lady Musgrave Experience, 1770 LARC! Tours and Windmill Cafe Bargara. Agnes Water was named Queensland’s Top Small Tourism Town by the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC).
Visit any supermarket or greengrocer in Australia and there’s a fair chance they’ll have at least one product that’s been grown, manufactured or packaged in the Bundaberg Region. This includes the likes of Bundaberg Sugar, Bundy Juice and Avo Fresh. Since the late 1800s Bundaberg has been growing
10 marvels MEDICAL
food for domestic and export consumption and finding innovative ways to use surplus produce. Today, the Region’s agricultural, forestry and fishing sector is worth about $1.2 billion. More than 50 per cent of Australia’s macadamia production occurs in
Bundaberg State High School graduate
Bundaberg (see page 30).
and electrical engineer Alex Afflick co-
Established in 1968, Bundaberg Brewed Drinks (see
created a ‘hearing test in a headphone’. With the help of a $500,000 Kickstarter campaign in 2017, he co-founded Audeara.
page 18) has carved out a unique niche in a highlycompetitive softdrink market, taking the Fleming family’s iconic ginger beer to more than 60 countries.
Now listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and based in
In 2018, Kalki Moon Classic Gin was named World’s
Brisbane, Audeara’s headphones and companion app enable
Best Gin Under $50 at the International Wine and
hearing-impaired users to customise their experience for
Spirits Awards (see page 2).
videoconferencing, telephone calls, watching television, listening to music and gaming.
Saucer scallops, better known as Hervey Bay sea scallops, have helped put the Wide Bay Burnett
Named among Queensland’s Top 20 Entrepreneurs under 40 in
Region on the culinary map (see page 54). As have
2019, local creative Morgahna Godwin developed an app in 2017 to
local businesses like The Seafood Smokery (pictured
help women holistically self-manage their endometriosis by tracking
above), which took out Champion Specialty Product
their symptoms. The Manage Endo app was later acquired by the
at the 2019 Sydney Royal Fine Food Show with
Endometriosis Association of Queensland.
their Macadamia Smoked Blue Salmon.
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DRESSED FOR success
Move over Byron Bay and Bondi, local sun-smart swimwear label Tribe Tropical is putting Bundaberg place names like Bargara, Mon Repos and Lady Elliot on the map. Emily Gradon’s swimwear has graced catwalks at Miami Swim Week in the US and Gold Coast Fashion Week. In 2019 Tribe Tropical won a prestigious Good Design Award. New to the local sun-smart fashion fold is Nudicover; a highly sought-after light-weight mesh clothing brand for men, women and children that’s been purpose-designed for outdoor recreation activities and sports. Bundaberg boutique Silver By Diamond has garnered a loyal following of country women by taking their locally-designed garments, sterling silver jewellery and leather accessories to rural sporting and agricultural events across the country.
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Rachel McAullay and Luke Gerry visit a local zuchinni supplier. The siblings are the third generation of the Steinhardt Family. PHOTO CREDIT: Paul Beutel. Inset Photography: Chris Sweetapple
DISHING
it up
Their products sit behind some
Andrew Gerry, who leads the team
single factory – par-fried and roasted
of the world’s most famous food
at farm Fresh Fines Foods, said his
frozen, purees, mashes and soups,
brands. There’s a fair chance you’ve
family cherished the relationships
par cooked, pasteurised or marinated.
unknowingly enjoyed their food. You
it had cultivated with more than
Recently, they’ve added zucchini
would have driven past their family
30 local growers to supply quality
wedges to their impressive range.
vegetables year-round. He said it was
“Combine freshness with the latest
many times, but never joined the dots.
their commitment to Australian-grown
technology and an innovative team of
produce that set them apart from other
food technologists and chefs; there is
Farm Fresh Fine Foods, the food
food manufacturers. “Fresh, clean,
no limit to what we can create for our
manufacturing arm of Steinhardt
safe, sustainable food – we are the go-
clients and their consumers – from
Corporation which started in 1958, has
between from paddock to plate. Being
baby to aged care.”
been producing specialised vegetable
a multi-generational family-owned
products since 1998. Today, the second
business and not a big corporation
and third generations of the Steinhardt
enables us to be agile and work closely
and Gerry families create unique
with our customers to understand their
farm and factory on Goodwood Road
ingredients and products for the likes of Coffee Club, Grill’d, Hungry Jacks,
exact needs and get products into the marketplace quickly, and that’s what
KFC, Dominos and Lite ‘n’ Easy. They
our clients expect.”
also supply dip manufacturers, airlines,
Andrew said Farm Fresh Fine Foods
mining camps, nursing homes, caterers,
was in a unique position to offer a
hotels and restaurants through national
broad range of cooking methods
food distributors, PFD and Bidfood.
and processing techniques from a
Andrew urged consumers to buy products that are grown and manufactured in Australia. “It’s so important that consumers take notice of where their food comes from to support our local farmers.”
Taste it
www.farmfreshfinefoods.com.au
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top exports
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something we’re really proud of. The
Lightning SUCCESS
win is recognition for our fantastic staff. They’re as passionate about the coral reefs as we are.” Daniel said the easiest way for people living in capital cities or away from the coast to gain an appreciation of the coral reef was through aquariums. “Probably 90 per cent of the world’s population don’t scuba dive or snorkel and if people don’t experience something and they don’t value it, it won’t be protected,” he said. As Reef Guardians, Monsoon Aquatics is also trialling captive breeding methods, with the help of a Federal Government
Even from its humble beginnings under
spot in the Agribusiness, Food and
grant, in the hope of contributing to reef
a highset house in Darwin, Monsoon
Beverage category.
restoration efforts in the future. “A lot
Aquatics has been going to great depths for its customers and the reef. Having spent his entire life in and around aquariums and the ocean, Daniel Kimberley knew what to look for when collecting and growing live coral for tourist facilities and home enthusiasts. So it’s no surprise that just three years after establishing their head office in Bundaberg that the business
From their three sites in Bundaberg, Darwin and Cairns, Monsoon Aquatics harvest and propogate live coral, collect fish and culture giant clams, which they export to Europe, Asia, Africa, the
of what we are doing hasn’t been done before, so we take what we do know, combine it with some bucket science, a bit of luck, a lot of hard work and cross our fingers, but just recently we had a world-first captive spawning in
Middle East and the Americas. They
our Bundy facility of an Australian coral
lead the market in supplying the largest
species,” Daniel said.
range of marine life in a single export shipment. Today, exports make up about 70 per cent of their business.
was named 2021 Australian Exporter
“That’s all new money coming
of the Year. They also took out top
into Australia,” Daniel said. “That’s
Dive deeper!
www.monsoonaquatics.com.au
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MEASURE
UP
You wake up and there’s no hot water.
Working on the idea since 2018,
“With the Trade Now app, you are not
A pipe has burst. The air-conditioning
the app was officially launched in
sending these invoices out, waiting and
has busted. Suddenly you are looking
November 2020 and has been growing
hoping on getting paid on time. And it
at a large trade bill you were not
in popularity since.
works well for emergency-style work,
expecting. This is just one of the reasons 32-year-old Bundaberg plumber Matt Brennan founded the revolutionary Trade Now app, bringing the convenience of ‘pay later finance’ to the trade world.
“It’s taking the pay later finance idea and bringing it into the trade industry, which hasn’t been done before. We’ve teamed up with Zip Pay to offer the finance, which means a 24-hour turnaround on payments for tradies,” he said.
“Being a tradie myself, I’ve come up
For tradesmen, receiving timely
with a solution to issues that I’d seen
payment is a common problem across
in the industry around tradies not
the industry, according to Matt, with
getting paid on time and around the
upfront costs of material and labour,
affordability of the work,” Matt said.
and no certainty about when the
“It’s also great for customers as a
money will come in.
budgeting tool. Knowing they can
“It’s a cash flow issue because you can
pay the work off in instalments
give a seven-day invoice, but that may
means they can get things done, or
not be paid for 14 days or even longer,”
fixed, much sooner.”
he said.
when customers may not be expecting a large bill to be coming in.” The company has been steadily growing for the past two years, first in Bundaberg and now across Australia. “Our main focus now is to grow the number of users and the business, but we are planning version two of the app which will bring in a quoting system, where finance for a job can be pre-approved and locked away, offering more security for tradespeople. We are also looking at our own lending as well.”
Get the tradie now, pay later www.tradenowapp.com
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ARE CONTACT LENSES RIGHT FOR YOU? Contact lenses, as a form of eyesight
example. Many people also enjoy
correction, have been around for
contact lenses when they are out and
decades. The earliest forms of contact
about, socialising.
lenses were made of a glass-like
It is very important that you do not
material that would often become quite
wear ‘off-the-shelf’ novelty contact
uncomfortable and irritate the wearer. Since then, major advancements have
ANDREW CHRISTIANSEN
lenses as these have increased potential to do harm to your eye health
been made in material types, leading
are discarded at the end of each day,
and eyesight.
to greater comfort and increased
meaning the wearer does not have to
wear-time for users. Contact lenses
clean them and store them overnight.
Most optometrists are more than
these days come in a huge range of
They are also considered the healthiest
prescriptions, have greater oxygen transmission (which is important for the health of your corneas) and are less likely to dry your eyes out. Most contact lenses prescribed now are disposable - they are worn a certain number of times before discarding them. Daily (one day wear) disposables are now the most common type of
option for your eyes. Other disposable wearing options include fortnightly or monthly contact lenses.
happy to discuss and fit contact lenses should they be suitable for you. You are never too old either. There are many different types of contacts available that can correct both your
Soft conventional contact lenses can
distance and reading vision.
also be prescribed (which can last a few
So, if you are interested, the next
years), as well as hard contact lenses,
time you have an eye test ask your
which are typically used for more
optometrist about contact lenses!
complex corneal problems.
Andrew Christiansen is the owner
contact lenses prescribed in the world.
Contact lenses can be beneficial in
and optometrist at Optical
As the name suggests, these lenses
numerous ways. Sport is a prime
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SET UP BEST STRUCTURE TO SUPPORT BUSINESS
Trusts can also own and operate
Which one is going to provide the
businesses with either an individual
best flexibility and allow you to reach
or a company as trustee. That trustee
your future goals? Consideration
are sole traders, partnerships, companies and trusts.
company structure, some good and
cent from the first dollar of profits.
you will use to operate your business.
protection. The most used structures
various tax implications of using a
do pay income tax, currently at 25 per
first things to decide is what structure
operational risk, legal costs and asset
owned by shareholders. There are
some not so good, though companies
When starting a business, one of the
should be given to tax implications,
by the directors of the company and
KAREN PEALL
most small business. Partnerships usually comprise of two or more people acting and operating the business together. Partners in a
is responsible for operating the business and distributing profits to its beneficiaries. As a business structure, trusts can allow flexibility to distribute profits to beneficiaries to obtain the best tax outcome for a family group as a whole.
Sole traders are the easiest to set up
partnership are also jointly liable for
and operate. You manage the business
any debts the partnership may incur so
This advice is general and doesn’t
in your own personal name, however,
it will be important to understand who
take into account your personal
you are entering into partnership with,
circumstances, so discuss your business
with a documented, legal partnership
with your tax professional.
it has limitations once the business grows and becomes profitable. Profits are taxed at individual marginal tax
agreement in place.
rates. It is generally considered the best
Companies allow for and can
of Lyons Judge Bundaberg and has
structure for tradies, small contractors,
accommodate business growth. It is
more than 20 years’ experience in
businesses that operate from home and
its own separate legal entity, operated
accounts and taxation.
Karen Peall is the Executive Manager
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The NBN Local team Deborah Mead, Scott Rowe and Karen Shipp.
supported by local team NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE
The days of listening to your computer
“Businesses are increasingly using
working with all levels of government,”
dial up to the internet are now just
business NBN Enterprise Ethernet
Deborah said.
a distant memory. Businesses have
to support cloud-based business
evolved and technology has changed;
operations, remote file storage, content
meaning secure, fast and reliable
hosting, unified communications, large
internet connection is more important
file distribution, and to connect head
now than ever before.
office locations,” Kylie said.
Supporting innovation, business
“For business NBN Enterprise Ethernet
growth, job creation and education in
customers, we are helping to level the
the Bundaberg Region is a top priority
playing field and ensuring that more
of NBN Local.
businesses throughout Australia can
In 2015 Bundaberg was connected to the NBN (National Broadband Network).
participate in the digital economy on an equal footing, with greater parity on
“Karen Shipp is the Community Ambassador, based on the Sunshine Coast, and helps individuals and community groups with 101 sessions, scam awareness and connection issues. “I engage directly with businesses, business groups and ICT (Information Communication Technology) providers to make sure they are making the most of their National Broadband
recurring monthly wholesale charges.”
Network connection.
that rely on the NBN network can now
Locally, on the ground, the Wide Bay
“Our job is essentially to help with
access business-grade fibre product,
Burnett Region is fortunate to have three
questions or problems that customers
business NBN Enterprise Ethernet, at
dedicated NBN Local specialists working
have, to make sure they have what they
CBD wholesale pricing.
together to raise our digital capability.
need, so our Region can thrive.”
It is the fastest symmetrical wholesale
Bundaberg-based Business Lead
*NBN network availability may be
product available, with a 99.95 per cent
Deborah Mead said the team understood
impacted by factors outside of the
network availability uptime target, helping
the challenges and needs of business,
NBN network.
to reduce business downtime*.
industry and customers because they are
Excitingly, Bundaberg Region businesses
Head of NBN Local Queensland Kylie Lindsay said enterprise ethernet meant
involved in their local communities and were passionate about what they do.
regional businesses could access the
“We have Scott Rowe in Hervey Bay
same opportunities as those in major
who is the Community Engagement
capital cities.
Manager, who works on strategy, while
For more
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The Charltons’ professional team Kelly Dwyer, Trent Osborne, Chris Parker and Rebecca De Papi.
Help through all stages of life As the longest serving law practice in
which enable us to build relationships
small boutique firm, our clients enjoy
Bundaberg, first established in 1885,
with our clients and assist them through
knowing they can see the same solicitor
Charltons Lawyers has undergone its
all the transitions in their life,” Kelly said.
each time they need our services.”
fair share of transformations. Solicitors
“We can help people with conveyancing
Kelly and Chris are joined by solicitors
when they buy their first home;
Trent Osborne and Rebecca De Papi,
attending to all of their estate planning
as well as a support team of paralegals
needs, including wills and enduring
and a practice manager.
passing on the baton to the next generation, décor trends coming and going and a never-ending stream of changes to the law. Most recently, their criminal and family lawyer left the firm to further her career as a magistrate, enabling the remaining partners, Chris Parker and Kelly Dwyer, to strengthen Charltons commitment to supporting families in their daily lives. “Our focus is on legal issues encountered by individuals, families and
powers of attorney when they get married; give advice and provide support when they want to start a small business and then when that grows into a company; and be there to assist their entry into a retirement village and advice on end-of life planning, advance health directives and aged care. And ultimately, when our clients pass away we can assist families with the many decisions and pitfalls in dealing with their estate.
businesses, which are not only areas
“At Charltons we like being able to build
of interest for our solicitors, but areas
an ongoing rapport with clients. As a
The firm has also recently gone through some significant change culminating in rebranding to a modern teal and grey, adding some brightness and new life to the office at Thorburn House on Quay Street.
For more
CHARLTONS LAWYERS
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St Joseph’s CATHOLIC Primary School
Existing to make a difference, Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton has provided families in Bundaberg with a quality choice in a faith-based education for their children since 1876. With close links to parishes, Catholic schools in Bundaberg provide learning environments that are spiritually nurturing, intellectually challenging and emotionally caring.
As the oldest continuing Catholic school in the Diocese of Rockhampton St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is located in the heart of Bundaberg next door to beautiful Holy Rosary Church. St Joseph’s has a proud tradition of educating and supporting children to have a love of learning and achieve success. St Joseph’s is renowned for being a welcoming, family-oriented learning community that supports the well-being and growth of each student. Offering Outside School Hours Care, St Joseph’s is well positioned to assist and support working families.
St Joseph’s CATHOLIC Kindergarten
Conveniently located adjacent to St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is St Joseph’s Catholic Kindergarten providing families a one-stop precinct for their children’s Primary and Early Years education. Building children’s confidence in an environment of faith, love and security, St Joseph’s Kindy makes learning a joyous experience and embraces the rich diversity of all cultures and heritages.
St Mary’s
CATHOLIC Primary School
St Mary’s is an inclusive, welcoming school catering for students in Prep to Year 6. Located on 16 acres of land, in a spacious, semi-rural setting, St Mary’s offers a flexible, innovative learning environment catering to the individual needs of each student. Modern facilities and excellent resources support dynamic teaching and learning, and Outside School Hours Care is available to assist families. St Mary’s encourages care for the environment and high behavioural standards based on the expectations of Being Safe, Being Respectful, Being Responsible and Being Proud.
Shalom College
St Patrick’s CATHOLIC Primary School
At the heart of everything that happens at St Patrick’s is the school’s Mission Statement: We Learn, Love God, Live the Gospel, Witness the Faith and Celebrate Life. Proudly serving families in West Bundaberg and district, St Patrick’s successfully implement flexible, personalised learning while providing an engaging and relevant curriculum to meet students’ needs. With a wide range of sporting and cultural activities, including a highly acclaimed music program, students’ interests are well catered for.
Shalom College, established in 1984, is a co-educational secondary school catering for students in Years 7 to 12. Well-regarded for its social justice activities and outreach to the wider community, Shalom carefully nurtures the growth of students to be successful learners, offering multiple pathways to support academic and vocational endeavours. With excellent facilities and resources, the college is open to all who seek the values of a Catholic Education.
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Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt and former Member for Hinkler Brian Courtice both attended Kepnock High School. Photo Credit: Paul Beutel
The very best educators and organisations prepare people for the future. They teach people how to think, not what to think. There is no better example of this than when two graduates from the same high school are elected to opposite sides of the Australian Parliament. It’s incredibly unlikely when you think about it. There are about 25 million people in Australia and more than 10,000 public and private schools across the country. Since Federation, just 1205 people have served in the House of Representatives – and two of them have come from Kepnock State High School. Brian Courtice was elected as the Labor Member for Hinkler in 1987 and served two terms in the Hawke and Keating Governments as Chair of the Rural Industries Committee. Keith Pitt was elected as the Liberal National Member for Hinkler in 2013 and is seeking reelection for a fourth term. He’s held various Ministerial roles over the years and currently sits in Cabinet. Keith said Kepnock State High School had turned out students far greater than he and Brian. “Chris Sarra was named Queenslander of the Year for his work in indigenous education. Lieutenant Colonel Tom Biedermann served in Afghanistan. Ruban Meerman is the Surfing Scientist. Zac Sarra started out picking tobacco
SUCCESS IS
before becoming a social worker, a professional rugby
EARNED
league player then a Commonwealth crown prosecutor and, last I heard, he was serving as a magistrate. And then there are brilliant farmers like Wayne Baldry and savvy businessmen like Wade James, who grew the Rush Surf business to 40 stores before selling to Billabong in 2010.” If there’s one thing Keith and Brian want young people in the Bundaberg Region to know it’s that Kepnock State High School’s slogan is truer today than it’s ever been:
Crush Magazine contacted schools, as well as education and training organisations, across the Region and asked them to nominate alumni, teachers, current students and programs that are doing fantastic things, big and small.
“success is earned”. Across the Bundaberg Region, there are many young people who are working their way to bright futures. The list includes the likes of 2015 North Bundaberg High Dux, Nick See, who is studying medicinal chemistry; designing,
A thriving, Christ-centred, learning community
A thriving, Christ-centred, learning community. Hope Adventist School is a vibrant co-educational Primary School that provides a comprehensive academic, spiritual and physical program from Prep to Year 6. Families of all faiths & ethnic backgrounds are welcome.
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LEFT: Nick See was Dux at North Bundaberg State High School in 2015 and is now studying his PhD. MIDDLE: Brother Gordon Rochford dedicated 31 years to Shalom College BELOW: Mike Seary was a beloved teacher at North Bundaberg State High School.
constructing and testing new drugs and
of the Crop with Bundaberg Fruit and
of charitable programs that the school
treatments. The PhD candidate’s work
Vegetable Growers.”
carries on to this day.
When you ask people what they
At CQUniversity, students learn
remember most about their formative
from teachers that not only have
school years, it’s almost always an
real-world experience, but are also
Kalkie State School is focussed on
inspiring or engaging teacher or mentor
working while completing their PhDs
getting children interested in STEM
that comes to mind.
or research projects; staff such as
Not many have been as loved as
Danielle Le Lagadec (nursing), Sasha Job
has been published in the European Journal of Organic Chemistry. He hopes to one day grow his own research group.
(science, technology, engineering, maths) from a young age and preparing them for the next stage of their lives. Kalkie State School also hosted the inaugural Technologies for Change Day. Working with Community Lifestyle Support and Indigital Education, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from six schools explored emerging technologies and how they could be used in archiving
Brother Gordon Rochford, who died last year. For 31 years at Shalom College, Brother Rochford attended just about every school event or activity to provide support and document everything, resulting in countless hours of video footage and an amazing photo history of the College.
(physiotherapy), Karen Seary (access education leader) and Karena MenzieBallantyne (education). Bundaberg-based psychology lecturer Matthew Browne is an internationally-renowned gambling researcher. Matt’s podcast, Decoding the Gurus, promotes critical thinking and public understanding of science, by looking at conspiracy theories and online
culture. “We’re teaching students who
Former Bundaberg North State High
will live in an increasingly connected and
School students who enrol their own
digital world,” Kalkie Principal Malinda
children in the school often ask “Is
Findlay said. “STEM allows us to offer
Mike Seary still here?”. Now retired,
them authentic learning experiences
Mr Seary was considered the ‘father
that are linked to both curriculum
figure’ of North Bundaberg High,
Read our extended interview with
and the world around them, through
building connection with the students
Brian Courtice and Keith Pitt MP at
programs like Reef Guradian and Pick
he taught. He also initiatied a number
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2021 graduate Andrew Udal with Bundaberg Christian College music students.
BUDDING COMPOSER
GIVES BUNDABERG A
PERFECT
SCORE WORDS BY ALICE THOMPSON Andrew Udal is proof that growing up in regional Queensland is no barrier to a bright future. When Andrew was younger, he dreamt of being a pilot and even began practising on a simulator for the flight between Bundaberg to Brisbane. But
now and he’s currently studying a
by both his peers, and professional
Bachelor of Music at the Queensland
musicians.
Conservatorium in Brisbane. But he fondly reminisces about his music classes.
now, he credits the opportunities he
“I found my music classes to be such
had in Bundaberg as the foundation for
an enjoyable and stress relieving time,
his success.
when I didn’t have to worry about
“Aside from music, I was able to
anything else!” Andrew said.
it was his growing love for music, and
“My studies at the College played such
the opportunities through Bundaberg
a part in growing my music skills and
Christian College’s music program that
understanding not just my instruments,
set him on a different path towards
but all the parts of an orchestra.
composing music scores for film.
Working with my fellow students has
Andrew plays cello, percussion and
While Andrew is away from home for
helped me to compose pieces that
represent my school in table tennis and even played in an international competition. The unique leadership opportunities I had as school captain, the people I got to meet, and the relationships I formed with teachers have all shaped me,” Andrew said.
aren’t simply focused on the overall
“Bundy has been a peaceful and easy
sound, but are also enjoyable for
place to grow up and by simply being
participated as a senior member of
musicians to play,” he said.
closer to everything, I’ve been able to
their many orchestras, bands, and
Andrew was a finalist in the 2019
he sings—and throughout his time at Bundaberg Christian College he
choirs. However, it was through his music classes and the dedicated encouragement of his teachers, that he discovered a passion for telling stories through music. Andrew’s school days are behind him
Commonwealth International Composition Award and watched his piece performed at London’s Princess Alexandra Hall via livestream. He’s composed several other pieces
take every opportunity and fit more in,” he said.
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performed locally and further afield
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photo essay
LUST
PHOTO ESSAY BY PAUL BEUTEL Pinned to the wall at Searles RV are
Since starting Searles RV in 2008, Ben
reserved for so-called ‘grey nomads’. In
hundreds of photographs of smiling
Searle (pictured left) has sold thousands
the past eight years, Ben has noticed
customers, captured at the very
of new and used caravans, campers
two distinct changes: his customers are
moment they embarked on a new
and motorhomes to eager travellers.
getting younger and more of them are
adventure. The didn’t just buy a vehicle
An avid collector of caravanning
going it alone.
or trailer; they invested in a lifestyle.
memorabilia, he’s seen many travel
The reasons they’ve chosen ‘van life’ vary greatly – from inspiring to bitter
trends come and go, and his customer base has evolved significantly.
Crush Magazine spent an afternoon in January with the Kingfishers (pictured); the local solo-travellers’ arm of the
sweet – but the one unmistakable
Once considered a right-of-passage
Campervan Motorhome Club of
emotion that’s written on all of their
for retired couples with empty nests,
Australia. Some are widowed and still
faces is excitement.
the ‘big lap’ of Australia is no longer
Continued on page 44.
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photo essay
want to fulfill the dream they shared
cheap living and beautiful views.
with their spouse. Or they’ve divorced,
They’ve traded their apartments for
down sized and now travel with their
minimalist ‘tiny homes’ on wheels;
dog. Others just prefer solitude, but like
going from paying expensive rent and
the security of travelling in convoy with
utilities to modest campground fees.
like-minded people.
Demand for campervans, caravans and
Faced with the prospect of being
camper trailers may be at an all time
locked down at home indefinitely
high, making the job of a salesman
in the inner city suburbs of Sydney
that much easier, but award-winning
and Melbourne due to COVID-19,
dealerships like Searles RV understand
parents with the flexibility to work from
it’s still all about people. They’re
anywhere are packing up their families,
passionate about helping future
hitting the open road and visiting places
generations experience our vast country.
like Bundaberg. Young couples are opting for simplicity,
“Whether someone wants to sleep in a swag under the stars or own a half-
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WITH NEW ADVANCED SAFETY TECHNOLOGY
Cars avoiding accidents and
an extension of us. It makes perfect
maintaining their position on the road
sense for carmakers to take advantage
without human intervention sounds
of this. Apple CarPlay and Android
like science fiction. The technology
Auto allow your smart phone’s features
you find in a car now is just as
to connect you seamlessly and safely with the outside world while driving.
important as what is under the hood. Today’s modern car is jammed packed with safety features that just a few years ago were only a dream. Here’s a list of my top automotive technologies to consider when purchasing your next car: Adaptive cruise control and lane assist keeps your car at a set speed and slows down or speeds up, to keep you at a safe distance from the car in front. This reduces driver fatigue and makes life easier in traffic or on longer drives.
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Voice recognition allows for hands-free texting to friends and family while projecting your online mapping and music onto your car’s high-definition touch screens, making your commute a breeze. Add wireless charging and connectivity, and say goodbye to cords. As manufacturers include more advanced safety technology, countless lives will be saved and avoidable accidents will become a thing of the past. Christopher Makin is the General Sales Manager of Bundaberg Motor Group,
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DON’T BE camera shy WORDS BY ALICE THOMPSON Bokeh, depth of field, aperture, and ISO - what does it all mean? The symbols and letters on a digital camera can be confusing and photography jargon can seem like a secret language. But mastering the settings on your camera and understanding the key concepts
a DSLR or a Mirrorless camera, and
“Using your camera on manual modes
they’re unsure of what to make of all
also gives you full creative control,
the letters, symbols and buttons on
allowing you to get the perfect shot as
their camera,” Thomas said.
you can adapt to the light or capture
“We give our participants all the knowledge they need to get started on their photography journey, as well as a few fun tips for things people might
to digital photography could have you
like to try.”
seeing life through a new lens.
Over two, three-hour Saturday
Camera House Bundaberg is helping budding local photographers take their photography to the next level with training workshops to help get their digital cameras off auto and into the limitless possibilities of manual mode. Course co-ordinator and Camera House team member Thomas Gees said that understanding how to use the
sessions, course participants learn the different functions on their camera, tips for getting the right shot, and then
in RAW also allows you to capture a lot more information, resulting in more options when editing.” Thomas said he and the team also enjoyed welcoming the course participants back into the store to see how their photography is developing. “The team at Camera House are
knowledge together with the guidance
passionate about photography and it’s
of Camera House’s expert team.
exciting to share the joy of photography
Thomas said while camera phones have come a long way and can take great pictures on the go, customers are often disappointed when it comes to printing, especially if they are after large prints
sometimes feel overwhelming, but once
or canvases.
for the rest to click.
than a camera on a phone. Shooting
have an opportunity to bring all their
different functions on a camera could people got the basics, it didn’t take long
fast moving images more effectively
“A camera such as a DSLR can physically record more detail than a
“Most of our course participants have
phone and will almost always result in a
no prior photography experience with
better-quality image,” Thomas said.
with others,” he said.
Join in
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baskets on her feet. The trick she was best known for involved performing a double backward somersault from the back of one cantering horse onto the back of another horse going in the opposite direction. It’s a feat which has
showwoman
not been reproduced to this day.
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By 1912 she was a centre-ring attraction at Barnum and Bailly’s threering circus, which at the time billed itself as ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’.
BY ROSS PEDDLESDEN
May was a sensation. During the ‘20s and ‘30s May toured
Ever dreamed of running away and
formally adopted by Marizles Wirth,
joining the circus? At the age of seven,
taking her name by 1905.
a Bundaberg girl did exactly that. She
with several circuses, performed in vaudevilles and even an operetta in Chicago. What she did was very
May had already been taught some
physically demanding. May retired in
skills by her father, and at a young age
1937, and moved to New York with her
was performing as an acrobat, high
manager and husband Frank. She died
wire artist and contortionist. But it was
in Sarasota in Florida in 1978. Said to be
May Wirth was born in Toonburra
when she began working with horses
lively and vivacious to the end; May loved
Street, Bundaberg in 1894. Her
that her career really took off, with
to tell stories of her circus days. You can
parents were travelling circus
one source describing her at the age
bet she had many great stories to tell.
performers Mauritius-born Johnny
of 17 ‘driving eight horses while doing
Zinga and his wife Dezeppo, although it
somersaults on their backs’.
performed as part of the ‘Greatest Show on Earth’, and was billed as ‘the greatest bare back horse rider who ever lived’
seems their marriage didn’t last long. In 1901, May was picked up in Bundaberg by Wirth’s circus and became part of their troupe. At the time it was reasonably common for travelling circuses to take on orphaned, abandoned and poor children from towns they visited. The circuses had a continuing need for young performers.
Ross is a member of the Bundaberg & District Historical Museum, as well
May’s extraordinary skills weren’t
as an author, Rotarian and passionate
considered special; apparently
community volunteer.
Australian circuses had plenty of skilled horse acts during this period. It was fortunate for May that in 1911 Marizles had a fight with her family and took May to the United States, where she
Love history?
quickly became a star.
Though some suffered exploitation, for
She was extraordinary – somersaulting
others like May it was no doubt a happy
backwards through rings from the back
escape from a difficult life. May became
of a cantering horse, leaping onto a
a favourite of the Wirth family and was
moving horse from the ground with
Special thanks to Chris Spence, coordinator of the Bundaberg & District Historical Museum.
The Bundaberg & District Historical Museum is located in the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens on Mt Perry Road. Open 7 days.
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TOP OF THEIR
GAME What is it that drives high
competitive. She said it’s also the social
participation rates in regional sports?
aspect, friendliness and community
Is it the old misnomer that there’s
of the bowling network that kept her
nothing to do here? Is it boredom or
interest in the sport alive.
keeping kids ‘out of trouble’, burning off energy or being healthy? Is it the connection and sense of community
Other high achievers reside a little further afield.
that comes through club membership?
Les Kiss began his sporting career in
Sport teaches teamwork, civic
Bears as well four State of Origin games
responsibility, fundraising and a sense of
for Queensland and four tests for
accomplishment. Whatever the reason
Australia. After coaching London Broncos
behind joining a club or code, its benefits
he switched codes to rubgy union. As
are clear and its participants passionate.
defensive coach for Ireland, in 2009 he
What may be a little more surprising is how many elite sporting legends have come from the Bundaberg Region, and how many sporting stars hide here in plain sight. Between 8am and 3pm, Taryn Gollshewsky is simply ‘Miss G’ at St Patricks Catholic School. Out of hours, the physical education teacher is an Olympic hopeful. She represented Australia twice in discus at the Commonwealth Games in 2014 and 2018. It’s a unique experience for students to see their teacher competing on a world stage. Commonwealth Games bronze medallist,
rugby league, playing for North Sydney
helped the team achieve their first victory in 61 years. He is now head coach for London Irish. Soccer goalkeeper Mitch Langerak played for Melbourne Victory in the A League, before signing with German powerhouse Dortmund Borussia. Mitch now plays in the Japan league and has represented the Socceroos eight times. These tales are inspiring legacies for young hopefuls. But there are also plenty of young, up-and-comers, like Kurtis Peall (pictured), who are proof that age and geography are no barrier to pursuing your passion. At 15-years-old, Kurtis Peall has been racing junior sedans for eight years,
Connie Rixon (pictured) will be seeking
travelling weekends to compete at club
selection for a second time with the
shows, state titles and Australian titles.
Malta Lawn Bowls team ahead of the
He’s gearing up for national titles again
2022 Commonwealth Games. An
in April and a week later he’ll compete in
unusual sporting choice for someone so
the Victorian titles. His determination for
young, the 24-year-old marketing co-
a title is matched only by his love of the
ordinator said the game was surprisingly
sport, which he shares with his family.
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Homegrown
Gone are the days when young people
“Traditionally it’s been harder to find
seeking out professional careers needed
job applicants who want to work in
to leave the Region. Businesses like
the regions, so we are happy to help
Coral Coast Physio & Allied Health
foster local talent. I work as a tutor
Clinic not only continue to provide job opportunities for young professionals locally, but they are actively participating in their development. Owner and partner Ben Heidenreich grew up in Bundaberg, leaving to study physiotherapy - a degree that wasn’t available locally when Ben finished high school. He never intended on returning to work in his hometown, but seeing a need for a higher level of service opened as a sole clinician at Bargara in 2012.
and lecturer in the CQU physiotherapy degree and at Coral Coast Physio we take first, second and final-year students for their practical placements. “We also hire students in other roles, such as allied health assistants, sports trainers and in administration roles, so they can work with and learn from us while they are studying. We currently have two occupational therapy and three physiotherapy students working with us.” Helping to attract and retain local talent is Coral Coast Physiotherapy’s
Ten years on, Coral Coast Physio has
commitment to staff development
30 staff. Most of whom either grew
and encouraging their team to pursue
up in the Region, completed school
opportunities as they arise.
here or have come here to study
“I’ve been fortunate to work with
physiotherapy and occupational therapy
rugby league, both nationally and
locally at CQUniversity (CQU). “We have
internationally. Ben Schrader also works
employed six staff members now who
with rugby league nationally and Shaun
graduated through CQU,” Ben said.
Lynch works with action motocross
FOSTERING TALENT IN HEALTHCARE
stunt show, Nitro Circus,” Ben said. “It is amazing to have these professional opportunities from our regional base. It’s great for our staff in terms of allowing them to persue their interests, but it’s also great for our patients who get to see well-rounded and experienced clinicians.” Coral Coast Physio & Allied Health Clinic has a team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, exercise physiologists, speech pathologist, and a consulting podiatrist. The two stateof-the-art clinics in Bundaberg and Bargara also feature rehabilitation gyms and pilates studios.
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You pick up the kids and are running
The team focus on fresh food that
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Whatever reason has you scratching
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feel like you are compromising quality
when they hit the table.
and nutrition when you can swing into
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Olsen’s Corner Foodworks. While they have long been famous for
beef stir fry in a pan for a few minutes
seasoned roasted barbecue chickens can be teamed up with a deli salad and some
their delicious deli, it is their homemade
fresh bread from Rise The Bakehouse.
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For something a little more relaxed,
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you can taste the freshness of Olsen’s
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5E QUAY STREET EAST BUNDABERG
MON TO FRI 8am - 4pm SATURDAY 9am - 2pm
MON TO FRI 8am - 4pm
Matt Jarick and Anthony Rehbein.
BUNDY’S FOODBOWL ON
ONE PLATE Our reputation as a food bowl has risen
actually made from my tomatoes. And
customers only have to order enough
from the variety of food grown in our
that’s what makes it different.”
to last a few days,” Matt said.
One Little Farm has a network of
Not only does One Little Farm use
rich volcanic soil. Across the Region, menus sprout different ingredients from different growers. But if you really want a taste of ‘Bundy on a plate’, One Little Farm is the place to go. There is no single special ingredient at
more than 50 farms that they buy from across the Bundaberg and Burnett Regions. Anthony visits them personally throughout the year. They sit at kitchen tables and talk all things
crops like Matt’s in their salads, savoury muffins, quiches and frittatas, they also stock the produce shelves with it, selling direct to the public.
farming. It’s much more than a simple
It all adds to the unique experience
sales transaction.
of visiting One Little Farm in East
freshness. Owners Anthony and Kate
Matt Jarick from One Farm Fresh
Bundaberg. Sip their Cat’s Pyjamas
Rehbein are farmers themselves. They
is one of those farmers. At his Pine
coffee, select some hand-crafted art or
Creek farm he grows seven varieties
gourmet condiments and packaged fine
of lettuce, as well as herbs, rocket
foods. Personally select a gorgeous array
flavour of food shine.
and spinach. You may not recognise
of fresh flowers, and have the team
“That is the uniqueness of One Little
the name, but you’ve likely eaten the
create a bouquet or posy just for you.
hydroponically-grown leafy greens,
this café and greengrocer. The so-called hero of the food they serve is the
know about produce, food production and the best way to let the natural
Farm, that those micro herbs were actually grown by the owners of the business. And that lettuce farmer, I’ve spoken to him twice that week. The tomatoes are picked by me or a member of our team,” Anthony said.
which Matt supplies to about 40 local restaurants and cafes, as well as halfa-dozen supermarkets, spanning from Childers to Agnes Water. “You really can’t get much fresher. Within 24 hours of us picking the
“The tomato chutney you’ve had
lettuce it’s been delivered. And we
and the sauce that’s in our lasagne is
do deliveries twice a week so our
Try it
ONE LITTLE FARM Millaquin Markets Shop 3/133 Bargara Road, East Bundaberg www.onelittlefarm.com.au 07 4152 3322
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Now, the News
Mon Repos ecotourism accolades
since 2020 (did you read the Green
In a major boost for the Region’s
by Ecotourism Australia – an
State Environment Minister Meaghan
eco-certification status, the Mon
organisation that recognises
Scanlon said the certification meant
Repos Turtle Centre has been
Australia’s best environmentally
recognised as one of Australia’s best
Mon Repos would now join an exclusive
sustainable and culturally responsible
ecotourism experiences.
list of 20 tourism businesses Australia-
tourism operators.
wide which had achieved all three
The centre has received Advanced
The Bundaberg Region has
certifications, including Queensland’s
Ecotourism, Respecting Our Culture
been seeking eco-destination
Daintree Discovery Centre and
and Climate Action certifications
certification from Ecotourism Australia
Townsville’s Reef HQ Aquarium.
Doctor hopefuls study AT CQUNIVERSITY
The foundation course for a new
by CQUniversity begins this month.
Australian-first regional medical
Graduates from the course will then
pathway has attracted strong interest
be able to move into the University
from applicants right across Australia. In 2022, Bundaberg and Rockhampton
of Queensland’s four-year medical program, which will also be delivered in
Issue of Crush Magazine?).
attracted almost 1000 applications from school leavers across Australia. As part of the Regional Medical Pathway, the Hospital and Health Services in Central Queensland and the Wide Bay will provide student placements, internship opportunities, prevocational and vocational training places within their regional footprints.
will receive the first student intake
the regions.
This will include major hospitals in
of future doctors, who will complete
CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Medical
(CQHHS) and Bundaberg, Hervey Bay
all their study and training in Central Queensland and Wide Bay. The new, three-year course delivered
Science (Pathway to Medicine), being
Rockhampton, Gladstone and Emerald and Maryborough (WBHHS), as well
delivered at the Bundaberg and
as rural hospitals and multipurpose
Rockhampton CQU campuses, has
health services.
In Brief SERGEANT FAREWELLED
Childers Police Sergeant Geoff Fay recently performed one last patrol of the streets, retiring after 42 years in the Queensland Police Service. In 1998 Sergeant Fay, known as ‘The Sarg’, took up the position of Officer-in-Charge of Childers Police Station where he has spent the past 23 years. A large number of community groups, emergency services
Rare octopus spotted A rare blanket octopus, which is
Foundation, the blanket octopus
known to inhabit the open ocean, has
spends most of its life floating in the
been spotted swimming in shallow
open ocean.
waters off Lady Elliot Island.
personnel, retired police officers and friends attended a farewell morning tea in his honour.
DAM REINSTATED
Paradise Dam will be returned
It gets its name from its female
to its original height, as part of
Marine biologist and master reef guide
counterpart: rarely-seen and super-
significant safety improvement
Jacinta Shackleton captured amazing
sized, the female blanket octopus
works. The decision by the
footage and photographs of the female
has a long, fleshy ‘cape’ enclosing its
Queensland Government
specimen recently, with its bright
tentacles.
follows detailed technical
This cape makes the octopus appear
investigations, which show it
orange ‘blanket’ cape a stark contrast against the blue of the ocean. According to the Great Barrier Reef
larger and more intimidating to potential predators.
is possible to safely re-raise, strengthen and stabilise the dam wall. This decision will provide a safe dam and water security for
Marina development step closer The Burnett Heads Gateway Marina
Marine Rescue base, with marine
development is another step
berths associated with the Gateway
closer to reality as Gladstone Ports
Marina development already under
Corporation (GPC) prepares to sell
construction.
the oceanfront land.
Two stages of the Gateway Marina
GPC has been given approval to
were granted development approval
the Region for years to come.
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS
It’s been 20 years since Moore Park Beach Arts Inc first began celebrating the artist community through their annual event, the Moore Park Beach Arts Festival. The free family event grows
in November and December 2020
each year and offers workshops,
respectively for a master-planned
performances, markets and an
harbour village, which included shops,
art exhibition, which attracts
office space, a yacht club, restaurants
people from all around the
and a residential precinct with low-rise
wider community. The 20th
The land is currently improved
apartments, waterfront villas and a
anniversary festival will be held
by a chandlery and the Volunteer
hotel resort.
on Saturday, August 20, 2022.
reconfigure one lot (67 Harbour Esplanade) into four lots, which will facilitate the sale of the land to the developers of the proposed marina.
For the latest news:
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a community
INVESTING IN THE BUILDING OF
WORDS BY ALICE THOMPSON In days gone by the bustling main
streets of Australian towns brought the community together. Friends chatted by the post office. A visit to
to meet my customers personally,
and she is thrilled to be raising her
understand their unique circumstances,
family in such a beautiful location and
and have the flexibility to be available
vibrant community.
for them during important life events like buying a home or business,” Trudy said.
“Being able to live local and support local is really important to me and
the butcher or baker was a daily affair.
“I love that I can make their banking
The bank manager stopped to say
being an Owner-Manager gives me the
experience easy and less stressful
hello and asked about the family.
opportunity to truly invest in our region
during those significant times.”
and community, and make decisions that
It is these kinds of personal
Trudy grew up in regional farming
benefit my local customers,” Trudy said.
relationships that Owner-Manager
communities and understands how
Trudy Azzopardi and her team at
supporting customers and helping small
“Come into the branch and meet our
the Bank of Queensland Bundaberg
to medium enterprises helps regional
branch, located at Bourbong Street, are
communities thrive.
passionate about building.
started as a bank teller. It was meant
to Bank of Queensland. It means Trudy
to be a temporary Summer job, but
customer’s successes are her successes.
Trudy discovered a passion for helping customers. With her friendly and
Trudy said she was passionate about
upbeat nature, and enthusiasm for
ensuring her small business helped
working with people, Trudy found her
other small to medium sized enterprises
niche and became a bank manager
and personal customers with their
before the age of 21.
banking and finance needs. “Being an Owner-Manager allows me
you’re out and about—I’d love to see how I can help you.”
After graduating from Year 12, Trudy
The owner-manager model is unique is invested in the community and her
team, or make sure you say ‘hi’ when
For more
Bank of Queensland provides everyday products and services for personal and business customers including home lending and refinancing, business lending and equipment finance. Email: trudy.azzopardi@boq.com.au 07 4151 9650
Today, she is a business owner, wife, and mother to three young children,
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Taking time
getting to know you and your health
We have more health information at
and hand us a bunch of prescriptions,
“We prioritise the relationships we have
our fingertips than ever before.
but they have little understanding of
with our patients,” Brenton said.
But having a wealth of knowledge doesn’t equal professional and
what they are for or how they work,” Brenton said.
“By getting to know them, and working closely with local health care
personalised health advice.
“As part of our clinical pharmacy
professionals, we aim to give our
Understanding your health needs and
services, patients can be referred to
patients tailored and professional care,
finding the right solutions can be an
us by their general practitioner and we
that will help them be the healthiest
overwhelming process, but that’s where
visit them in their home where they
and strongest they can be,” he said.
the experienced pharmacy team at
feel comfortable. We get to know them,
West Bundaberg Pharmacy can help.
look at their health wholistically, review
Clinical pharmacy services and home
Located in the heart of Bundaberg’s medical precinct, West Bundaberg Pharmacy’s team of accredited
what medications they are using, and then provide recommendations back to their doctor.”
clinical pharmacists provides in-
“We’re proud of the close working
home medication reviews and
relationships we have with local health
work collaboratively with general practitioners and health professionals to ensure the medications prescribed for their patients achieve the best possible health outcomes. Owner and pharmacist Brenton Veurman said that gaining a broader picture of a patient’s health was essential to providing the right care and advice. “Often patients will come into the store
practitioners. Clinical pharmacists are an important part of a patient’s healthcare team.”
medication reviews are just part of what West Bundaberg Pharmacy offers. They also provide compounding of paediatric medications, vaccinations, clinical services to the Mater Hospital, diabetes and heart health advice, weekly medicine packs and a range of health and wellness products. Plus, their Napolean Perdis make-up products and makeover services are highly sought after.
Building relationships with their patients is at the heart of West Bundaberg Pharmacy. Their team of pharmacists, many of whom grew up in Bundaberg, are well respected and
For more
WEST BUNDABERG PHARMACY
290 Bourbong St, Bundaberg West 07 4153 4133
trusted locals who have been working in the Region for many years.
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A rich brunette colour with ribbon foils
By Kiralee Honor THE PLACE HAIRDRESSING
is always on trend. Golden tones can be considered on the right skin tone, giving the colour a more interesting multi-dimensional look. Before visiting your salon, gather some
If you take only one thing into 2022 let
photos for inspiration, to visually explain to
it be a heavy dollop of inspiration for
your stylist the look you’re going for.
your next hairstyle. While some trends are here to stay for a little longer (see
MOISTURISE
below), there are fresh and exciting
Getting moisture back into your hair after
hair opportunities to be found in 2022. Think stacked bobs, soft bangs and fluffy ‘90s-inspired layers – all waiting in the wings for a comeback. Curtain bangs are also still going strong. The only
Summer is so important! It is over Summer we normally neglect our hair with multiple trips to the beach and swimming pool. I’m such a lover of the Olaplex or K19 range, as both are great at adding moisture back
thing you need to do is learn how to ask
into your hair.
your hairdresser for them.
Over Autumn you can still let your hair
ROOT SHADOW
Shadow roots are in and this hair colouring technique is one of the most chic and lowmaintenance colour trends for the season ahead. It gives a seamless blend in your colour, adding depth to your roots giving
dry naturally and just finish styling with the ghd curling tong or styler to get your desired look. We also recommend weekly treatments after Summer to revive your hair back to its healthy state.
you extra time between colours.
76 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg
BLUNT BOBS
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The bob is a silhouette that works best on textured or curly hair. Cutting a blunt
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By Abby Blanke SERENITY SKIN SPA
we recommend stopping until your skin has fully recovered, then start again at the beginning. TYPES OF VITAMIN A
There are so many types of Vitamin A it can be hard to keep up. Here’s some of the most common. Retinol Palmitate is the gentlest version
powerhouse
of Vitamin A and is mostly found in
If you haven’t heard of retinol,
that benefit from Vitamin A are acne,
you should have. This Vitamin A
rosacea and inflammation, pigmentation
with a fast and effective shedding
powerhouse is one of the more
and aging skin.
VITAMIN A
And why you need it on your skin
important ingredients in your skincare. Retinol not only helps to rebuild and clean out our skin receptors, but it goes into the skin cell and helps repair the
HOW TO USE VITAMIN A:
Vitamin A needs to be slowly introduced into the skin. We
DNA. Think bright, happy, healthy skin!
recommend starting out using Vitamin
Over time as we age and other external
every second day for two weeks until
factors like UV-damage take hold, our
you can handle it every day. Not all
Vitamin A levels deplete, and we need
skins will like it every day so find what
to increase the levels with the help of
level your skin wants.
serums and creams.
A every third day for two weeks, then
TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING:
SKINS THAT NEED VITAMIN A:
If you overuse Vitamin A, your skin
All of them! But seriously, anyone
can become flaky as it speeds up
over the age of 25 starting a good
your natural exfoliation process. It
skincare routine should be using
can become itchy and red and even
retinol nightly. Specific skin concerns
breakout. If you have a retinol response,
organic or natural products. We call it the stepping stone as it’s what we would start you on. Retinol is the most common Vitamin A in skincare and, depending how it is ‘delivered’ into the skin, depends on how much change you will see. Start slow and always use sunscreen during the day. Trention is a chemist-only prescription and is the most active and volatile form of Vitamin A. It is great for quick results of the skin. This form is a treatment, not a regular product. Overuse of this product will make your skin weak, thin and irritated. All skin types will benefit from Vitamin A, but require different forms or levels. It’s best to seek professional advice from your skin therapist regarding which Vitamin A is best for your skin.
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BO Y R
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business
EVE
With glistening blue oceans,
Bundaberg locals understand the
undulating fields of fresh produce,
positive influence tourism has on the
mouth-watering food, world-class
Region’s economy and social fabric.
drinks, curious turtles and experiences
In fact, 70 per cent of Bundaberg
that create memories to last a lifetime,
residents agree that tourism has a
it is easy to think the Bundaberg
positive impact on the community and
Region sells itself.
their personal quality of life, compared
But when travellers are planning their ideal holiday, what is it that draws them to the Bundaberg Region over the countless other tourism destinations? The answer is collaborative marketing, and we all have a role to play. Bundaberg Tourism Executive Officer Katherine Reid (pictured) said research consistently showed word-of-mouth referrals were the predominant influence over where Australians holiday, shop, eat and stay. “Studies show that 92 per cent of consumers will believe a recommendation from friends and family,” Katherine said. “So while tourism industry efforts to promote the Region are vitally important, much of the success of ‘Brand Bundaberg’ lies in the hands of the community and our members.” Luckily, studies show that most
with 41 per cent across Queensland. Bundaberg residents surveyed overwhelmingly agree that because of tourism there is greater cultural
have exciting opportunities to engage, connect and influence holidaymaker decisions before they set foot in the
diversity (94 per cent), economic
Region,” Katherine said.
benefits (94 per cent), an increased
Bundaberg Tourism’s digital marketing
regional profile (92 per cent) and increased local pride (80 per cent). Bundaberg Tourism has spent the past 50 years collaborating with private
strategy has increased the organisation’s website traffic by almost 54 per cent. There was a 29 per cent increase in engaged followers across the
businesses to turn the Region into its
destination’s social media pages last year,
own iconic brand. Using integrated
demonstrating that people are interested
marketing and publicity campaigns
in what Bundaberg has to offer.
(including Crush Magazine), the
Bucking less favourable industry
organisation has been sharing the authentic spirit of Bundaberg through meaningful storytelling to create ‘Brand Bundaberg’.
trends occurring elsewhere across Queensland, many Bundaberg tourism businesses have experienced a 25 per cent increase on pre-COVID sales. More
“While the community is our biggest
Queenslanders than ever before are
advocate, we still need to reach digital-
spending their holidays and short-breaks
savvy travel intenders, who continue
snorkelling alongside turtles, tasting
to dream and plan their perfect next
paddock-to-plate eats and sipping
holiday online. As a destination, we
world-famous blends in our backyard.
Have you ever given any thought to how you contribute to Brand Bundaberg? Are you a member of Bundaberg Tourism? Do you buy local food products as gifts? Do you share Bundaberg Tourism’s social media posts? Perhaps you’ve recommended activities to visiting family and friends? Maybe you’ve provided friendly customer service to a visiting shopper?
So what’s driving this growth? In
travellers are looking for – we just need
across a variety of sectors, including
the past two years there has been a
to get it in front of them when they
agriculture. Tourism also has benefits
significant shift in tourism visitation
start planning their next holiday. The
and expenditure in the Bundaberg
power of ‘Brand Bundaberg’ is building,”
for environmental protection and
Region. With state borders closed and
Katherine said.
no international travel, the industry has become reliant on intrastate visitors. After a tough couple of years, Queenslanders are making more conscious holiday choices; seeking meaningful connections with people and places that reinvigorate the soul. Consumers are spending time reconnecting with friends and family. They’re travelling for good through sustainable, eco-friendly experiences, like those we have here in the Bundaberg Region. “Over the next few years, we anticipate these trends to further evolve. This, paired with increased confidence among locals and the dedication of
scientific research, because visitors who have personally seen sea turtles, manta
“Here in Bundaberg, we’re incredibly
rays and humpback whales in their
fortunate to have well-established
natural environment are far more likely
brands like Bundaberg Rum and
to become advocates for these majestic
Bundaberg Brewed Drinks. Recognised identities the world over, these two brands are intrinsically linked with
animals in their everyday lives. Tourism truly is everybody’s business,” she said.
the Queensland lifestyle, connecting
Established in 1971, Bundaberg
with friends, family and local pride.
Tourism in one of 13 Regional Tourism
The emotive connection they have
Organisations (RTO) across Queensland.
with consumers helps to cement the
These destination management
Bundaberg Region in people’s minds, and we will continue to build on that.”
organisations are responsible for promoting their region and supporting
Katherine said visitors often came for
their members, to drive visitation and a
the rum or turtles, but stayed longer
sustainable business environment.
to enjoy our pristine beaches, fresh produce and fantastic food.
our tourism operators, brings exciting
“Visitors spend money in our cafes,
development opportunities for
clothing boutiques, camping stores and
business. We have everything these
chemists, supporting thousands of jobs
Help build ‘Brand Bundaberg’ www.bundabergregion.org
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WALLFLOWER
By Tomas O’Malley nature-inspired patterns dominated the premium end of the wallpaper industry in Australia, as well as being exported worldwide. Broadhurst was not only a creative force, but an astute businesswoman across a range of endeavours throughout her life. Tragically, Florence Broadhurst was murdered in her Sydney studio on
It was the early 2000s and wallpaper
Bundaberg that I discovered the
was making a BIG comeback. I was
fascinating and varied life that led
working for a small practice doing
Broadhurst from rural Mt Perry to
a variety of projects, and we would
become one of the most recognisable
regularly get reps coming into the office
Australian designers of her generation.
to show off their new range of finishes.
Florence Broadhurst’s early forays
October 15, 1977. The crime was never solved, and speculation that she was the victim of a serial killer only added to the public interest in her incredible life. The recent Florence Broadhurst exhibition at the Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery (read more on page 80)
Along with the obligatory morning tea,
in the arts began in the 1920s in Mt
sample folders of wallpapers would
Perry, initially as a singer and stage
take up most of the modest boardroom
performer before touring South-East
over the bold and luxurious wallpaper
table; unprinted textured papers,
Asia and establishing a performing arts
designs that were captivating 30-years
classic florals and stripes, and various
school in Shanghai.
after they’d been created.
Badly injured in a car accident, she
Twenty years further on and this is
went to England. By the time she
still the case, however, with a greater
returned to Mt Perry in 1949, Florence
understanding of her background and
At the time I had no idea who
had reinvented herself as a painter,
the trailblazing path she made for
Florence Broadhurst was, let alone
exhibiting landscapes around Australia.
women in the creative industries, the
gloss-on-matte patterns. The folder that always stood out though, was the range of designs by Florence Broadhurst.
her connection to the part of regional Queensland I’d only recently left to pursue my architectural education. It was only after I’d returned to
In 1959 she founded the wallpaper
brought back memories of the early days of my architectural career, poring
body of work is even more impressive.
design and printing studio for which
Architect Tomas O’Malley designs
she would become most famous.
buildings that reflect Central
Her hand-printed geometric and
Queensland’s climate and lifestyle.
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The 2022 Bundaberg Eisteddfod Committee. PHOTO CREDIT: Kyle Schneider Photography
RIGHT ON WORDS BY RHYS WILLIAMS
cue
The Sydney Opera House. Her
springboard hundreds of young local,
Social amateur theatre groups, such
Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne. West
aspiring performing artists into highly
as the Bundaberg Players Inc, produce
End in London. Broadway in New York.
accomplished careers.
pantomimes, musicals, murder mysteries
These are the places you expect to find a thriving hub of arts and culture.
So what is it that continues to drive this success, particularly in a regional area
When you have a passion for the arts,
that is often overlooked for funding
growing up in regional Queensland
over larger cities?
can feel like you’re missing out on something bigger. Getting a foot in the arts door can seem insurmountable. To pursue a career in the arts or make an impact you have to leave home and work that much harder. Here in Bundaberg, our artistic spaces are not purpose built. The Moncrieff
Some say it’s sheer determination
and a willingness to work hard that gives Bundaberg performers a distinct edge. Others believe it is the sense of community and willingness to come together that is unique to regional communities like Bundaberg.
and comedies for young and old. Music groups like Bundaberg Sinfonietta,
Bundaberg Symphony Orchestra and the Bundaberg Municipal Band, fill our halls with awe-inspiring music.
Some of the Region’s best performing artists enjoy the pleasure of playing to a home crowd and treat their pursuit as a hobby or side hustle. Others go in search of the bright city lights and head out into the world to do incredible things, like working with Opera Australia,
The Region is home to talented
Sydney Symphony Orchestra and
open-air cinema. The Bundaberg Art
educators, who operate schools like
Queensland Theatre. They’ve joined arts
Gallery was a bank. Riverfeast was a
Drama Queens, BTR Music Academy
companies in New Zealand, Shanghai
marine school. Yet these venues attract
and Encore Dance Studio. They
and New York, and appeared on Home
and cater for touring shows from across
have worked in the industry and
and Away, Matrix and Mad Max. We’ve
the world. They show off the Region’s
are passionate about passing their
featured just a few local success stories
emerging talent and have helped
knowledge on to the next generation.
on the following pages.
Entertainment Centre started life as an
KATE SCHIRMER Kate graduated from the University of Queensland in 2004 with a Bachelor of Music, and from the Queensland Conservatorium with a Masters of Music Studies. The Brisbane-based jazz, cabaret and music theatre performer joined The Rolling Stones as part of their Australian tour. As a conductor, Kate has worked with a number of church, school and community choirs over many years. Kate is a singing educator, working with several tertiary institutions including the Queensland Conservatorium. Encore Dance Studio annual concert. PHOTO CREDIT: Paul Beutel Photography
The Bundaberg Region is culturally rich.
of Wales continues to gift a ‘lovely chair’
Artists are backed by a community that
to the winner of the poetry section in a
wants to see them shine. Our combined
ceremony called Charing of the Bard.
breadth and depth of knowledge is something to behold. There is much to be proud of. We can hold our own. TIME TO SHINE
Eisteddfod conjures up many images.
When the eisteddfod arrived in
JACKSON MCGOVERN
Australia, there was no chair and it
Graduating from Queensland
was expanded to include music (both
Conservatorium Griffith University with
instrumental and vocal), prose and
a Bachelor of Musical Theatre in 2014,
drama, even dance.
Jackson’s stage credits include (but are
Fussy mothers, anxious children, a dark
The Bundaberg Eisteddfod was first
auditorium heavy with anticipation and
held in the early 1970s and has been
beautiful sounds.
held annually ever since (with the
Very different to the events held today, the first eisteddfod has its roots in Wales, with the earliest account in 1176, hosted by Welsh Prince Rhys ap Gruffydd. Welsh bards (professional storytellers)
exception of COVID-19). Children and teens up to 19-years-old perform in the categories of instrumental, vocal or drama in solo, duo or group and are assessed by a qualified adjudicator.
not limited to): Death of a Salesman, Animal Farm, and Hair. He won the Matilda Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2018 for his role in The Owl and the Pussycat. He is currently in rehearsal for Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, in which he will play Bottom. In 2020, Jackson made his directorial debut
would weave new poems to compete
While adjudicator comments and
with the children’s opera, There Once
for the ultimate prize of a lovely chair.
critiques are an important part of the
Was A Puffin, for which he also wrote
In Welsh, eisteddfod aptly means sitting
event, it is easy to misinterpret feedback
the libretto alongside composer and
together. Today, the National Eisteddfod
Continued on page 76.
collaborator, Luke Volker.
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THE GRUCHY BROTHERS Tim and Mic Gruchy started life in Bundaberg before moving to Brisbane. Picking up projectors, they were pioneers in early projection and digital art. They started out making visuals for nightclubs, before evolving into creating interactive digital installations for theatres and galleries. They have worked
“My experience at the Eisteddfod was seeing my music friends from other schools, swapping instruments and struggling to figure out how to play a bassoon before I got on stage with my trumpet.
with Opera Australia, Australian Dance Theatre and Sydney Theatre Company, and exhibited in China, Netherlands, New Zealand, USA and UK.
"It was cheering on my fellow ‘friendpetitors’ as they nailed ‘that’ song. It was performing a comedic duologue that I thought was subpar at best, then struggling to concentrate with all the laughter in the room. For me, it was learning I had something, and finding out what that was.” RHYS WILLIAMS
or be unsure what was meant. To further enhance the learning opportunity provided by the Eisteddfod, the committee has arranged for adjudicators such as Kate Schirmer (vocals), to run a workshop after the Eisteddfod to work with entrants to help improve their skills
isolating at times and it’s often difficult
good and work on the rest. Because
to connect with those who share the
we are always a work in progress. It’s a
While the experience and professional
same passion to perform. It’s the place
place to make new friendships outside of
feedback is invaluable, monetary prizes
performers find their community and
school with like-minded people. Bringing
for the following year.
in the forms of bursaries are also given from Bundaberg’s artistic alumni. Talented individuals, who have worked the stages of Broadway, West End and Australian companies, provide prizes
share their amazing gift.
all the artistic kids together, where they
Suellen Cusack-Greensill, a former
and not pitted against each other. Where
Eisteddfod participant and current Eisteddfod committee member,
individually targeted at performers at
summed up the event’s importance.
different stages of their growth, who
“I want it to be a place where they can
possess certain qualities or excel in specific disciplines.
share their gifts,” she said. “In a space where they can lose their nerves,
For many, the Eisteddfod is one of the
knowing it will be subjective but also
few times when performers compete
recognising that you take on the
and see others do so. The arts can be
feedback as an appraisal. Take in the
can be celebrated for their differences we celebrate each other’s talents.” The Bundaberg Eisteddfod will be held at CQUniversity Bundaberg campus.
Perform!
For schedule or ticket information visit www.bundabergeisteddfod.com.au
TALENT SPOTLIGHT
SUELLEN CUSACK-GREENSILL Suellen started singing on the Eisteddfod stage until she studied opera at the Queensland Conservatorium. After graduating, she has toured with The Celtic Tenors, was lead soprano in Scotland the Brave on Broadway. Suellen has returned to
Stage, screen and behind the scenes, many have ignited their passion for the arts in the Bundaberg Region. • Harley Breen: Comedian • Ashley Carter: Associate principal trombone, Queensland Symphony Orchestra • Penny Curd: Dancer and casting agent
Bundaberg to help guide the Region’s next
• Molly deGunst: Opera singer
generation of performers.
• Paul Dellit: Manager of Moncrieff Entertainment Centre
Back to The 80s youth theatre performance at The Playhouse Theatre. PHOTO CREDIT: Nathan Benjamin Photography
• Michael Dorman: Actor • Shane Foley: Comic illustrator • Michelle Hair: Designer • Kym Halpin: Producer and director • David Hamilton: Puppeteer and vocalist • Liam Loweth: Playwright • Joanne Manning: Dancer, singer, actor • Brook McElligott: Actor • Sarah McLellan: Singer, dancer, actor • Anthony Miller: Actor, writer, director • Gladys Moncrieff: Opera singer • Alexander Morris: Principal bass clarinet, Sydney Symphony Orchestra • Johnny Nicol: Filmmaker • Guy Noble: Conductor, Queensland Symphony Orchestra • Liam O’Malley: Associate principal trombone, West Australian Symphony • Matthew Pearce: Actor • Brett Praed: Actor and stuntman • David Quarrel: Filmmaker
DI WILLS
TREVOR GREEN
Di Wills joined the Playhouse
Trevor started dancing in Bundaberg from a
Theatre in 2005, stage managing,
young age. In a workshop at 16-years-old in
directing and acting as much as
Rockhampton, the Queensland Ballet Company
she could. As Arts Director at
had one of its dancers fall sick. Trevor learnt
Creative Regions she produced
the choreography to replace them that day
projects, worked festivals and
and was offered a position with the company
wrote plays like Blood Gravy. She
after the show. Working with Queensland
• John Rotar: Composer, conductor • Kurt Royan: Post producer • Jess Savage: Vocalist • Luke Scotney: Talent agent • Donald Smith: Country singer, opera singer • Natalie Sweetapple: Singer, performer
ran the program Empowering
Ballet Company and Sydney Dance Company
Emerging Artists and gave voices to
for a few years, he moved into musical theatre,
marginalised groups. She has most
touring in the Australian production of Cats.
recently directed the 2021 Women
Trevor has returned to Bundaberg, working at
• Kyle Walmsley: Actor, director
in Voice and is a teaching academic
Moncrieff Entertainment Centre, and looks to
with CQUniversity.
pass his dance knowledge to others.
• Adam Williams: Choreographer, model, presenter
• Jane Tallon: Cellist • Colin Thrupp: Filmmaker
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BELOW: Chern’ee Sutton’s design for the 2023 Women’s World Cup
QUIET AC H I E V E R S
Chern’ee Sutton
national and worldwide success. Their
Exhibition. Her painting New Generation
accomplishments are often only known
- Ancient Land was shown in London,
by those in close-knit artistic circles.
Stockholm, Brussels and New York.
Ann Grocott is one local name you might
Jenny McDuff is an acclaimed artist and
be familiar with, but did you know her
teacher with decades of experience
work appeared in the famous Hollywood
including a stint as Head of Arts at
but not their face.
blockbuster, Nim’s Island? Additionally
Shalom College and CQUniversity. In
in 1999, Ann was one of five artists
1992 Jenny explored printmaking and
Shielded by their creations, preferring
chosen to represent Australia in Our
her subject was One Man’s War, drawing
sometimes to remain behind the
World in the Year 2000, the Winsor
on the experience of her husband’s
scenes, many local artists have achieved
and Newton Worldwide Millennium
post-traumatic stress disorder and
WORDS BY MICHAEL DART Unlike performing artists, visual artists often let their work speak for itself. They enjoy a degree of personal anonymity where you may recognise their name or their unique style of work
Jenny McDuff
View it • • • •
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his time in Vietnam as a conscript.
and Australian Defence Force to design
This grew into a lifelong journey,
a $2 coin, followed by a collaboration
culminating in 22 prints exhibited in
with Australia post to design a stamp
Launceston, Childers and the Brisbane Art Gallery and Museum. The works were purchased by the Australian War
set, which represented indigenous military service.
Memorial. Jenny’s public profile was
One of the Region’s most successful
raised, talking to others impacted by
artists, Hélène Grove has won and
the conflict.
been a finalist in some of Australia’s
Having recently completed a design for the 2023 Women’s World Cup, Chern’ee Sutton has a distinctive style,
most sought-after art awards, including the Dobell Drawing Prize in 2007 and the Wynne Prize in 2003. Her Archibald
merging the two worlds of traditional
entries of 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009,
Aboriginal heritage with a modern
2010 and 2011 were hung at the Salon
contemporary twist. The result is
de Refuses in Sydney. Significantly,
visually captivating; catching the eyes
Hélène won Australia’s most prestigious
of collectors from around the world.
award for female artists, the Portia
Chern’ee has exhibited in Hong Kong,
Geach Memorial Award, in 2013 for her
Tokyo, Singapore and London. She has met and given a painting to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and
self-portrait. Michael Dart is an actor and member
worked on the Commonwealth Games
of the Playhouse Theatre. He also has
mascot, Borobi. In 2021 Chern’ee
a cherished collection of works by
worked with the Royal Australian Mint
Cordalba artist Sue Hutton.
Artworks of amazing local artists are spread throughout the Region in numbers far too great to mention here. We’ve collated just a small sample, alive and deceased, for you to seek out and appreciate their work. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Paul Beutel Carmel Birchley Mick Brennan Florence Broadhurst Clinton Cross Ross Driver Jay Feather Horst Grutzmacher Colleen Helmore Sabrina Lauriston Dave Machin Jane Marin Alice McLaughlin Marlies Oakley John Olsen Ray Peek Paul Perry Ivan Rojan Vera Scarth-Johnson Maggie Spenceley Annette Tyson Adrienne Williams
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PHOTO CREDIT: Bundaberg Regional Galleries/Paul Beutel
mingle
FLAMBOYANT
FLOURISHING
Dozens gathered in November
attendees sipped signature ‘Florence’
exhibition ran until February and told the
last year for a private viewing and
cocktails created specifically for the
story of the early years of Florence and
twilight opening event to celebrate
event, listening to acclaimed soprano
how the cultural tapestry of the Region,
the Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery
Suellen Cusack-Greensill. The cocktail
in the early 20th century, influenced the
exhibition, simply titled Florence, that
gala was enhanced with fashion, music
creative, independent, successful woman
celebrated the iconic designer, Florence
and special guests.
that Florence became. Read more about
Broadhurst, and her strong ties to the Mount Perry and Bundaberg Regions. Under fairy lights in Gallery Park,
Curated by Gallery Director Rebecca
Florence on page 71.
McDuff with the generous support of
For more events at Bundaberg
the Mount Perry Arts Society Inc, the
Regional Galleries, see page 72.
love and life TALES OF
Tunja Cottier is a book lover and owner of The Book Boutique Bundaberg and Bargara.
Crisp days, cool nights provide the perfect weather for reading. Settle in and enjoy one of these wonderful Autumn reads.
TUNJA COTTIER
Trent Dalton, bestselling author, spent
Bestselling author
two months in 2021 speaking to people
of A Gentleman
from all walks of life, asking them one
in Moscow, Amor
simple question: ‘Can you please tell me
Towles has done
a love story?’ The result is an immensely
it again with The
warm, poignant, funny and moving book
Lincoln Highway.
about love in all its guises, including
The master
observations, reflections and stories of
storyteller has given
people falling into love, falling out of love,
us a novel bursting
and never letting go of the loved ones
with life and charm,
in their hearts. Inspired by a personal
richly imagined
moment of profound love and generosity, Love Stories is a heartfelt,
settings and unforgettable characters. Journey
deep, wise and tingly tribute to the greatest thing we will never
through America in the 1950’s on this rollicking
understand and the only thing we will ever really need: love.
historical adventure.
Published by HarperCollins Publisher, October 2021.
Published by Random House UK, October 2021.
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Underworld: Mugshots from the Roaring 20s @Hinkler Hall of Aviation Explore candid and compelling mugshots taken by New South Wales Police between 1920 and 1930 and descend into a seedy underworld where the only rules were never squeal to the police and always, always shoot first. 6 MARCH
International Women’s Day @Rowers On The River Brought to you by the Zonta Club of Bundaberg, this year’s annual IWD breakfast is themed Transformation Through Education. 12 MARCH
Catholic Schools Race Day @20 Maynard Street, Avenell Heights Feather, Frills and Finery is the theme for the 2022 fundraising event for Shalom College, St Patrick’s Primary School, St Mary’s Primary School and St Joseph’s Primary School. 17 MARCH
Adam Eckersley & Brooke McClymont Roll On Baby Tour @Old Bundy Tavern The first single from the highly anticipated second album from Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley will be released in early 2022, coinciding with the duo on a national tour. 19-20 MARCH
Bundaberg Model Train & Hobby Expo @Bundaberg Multiplex The young and young at heart will enjoy the magic of model railways at this family event. 25 MARCH
GlobalCare Africa Gala Dinner @Rowers Club GlobalCare Africa is raising funds to build a school in Africa which will help up to 1000 children access education.
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on Easter Sunday and The Woodgate Easter Fair on Easter Monday.
MAY 7 MAY
Sounds Of Rock Music Festival @Bundaberg Recreational Precinct Performances from Australian rock royalty Hoodoo Gurus, Killing Heidi, Richard Clapton, Boom Crash Opera, Dragon, Glenn Shorrock, Gangajang and Eurogliders.
27 MARCH
18-22 MAY
Nitro Circus Live @Bundaberg Recreational Precinct
1770 Art Show @Agnes Water Community Centre
You Got This is an explosive, high adrenaline action sports spectacular starring the best athletes in FMX, BMX, skate, scooter and more.
The 1770 Art Show brings together the best of the Region’s artistic works to amaze, entertain and stimulate your emotions and imagination.
APRIL
20-22 MAY
4-8 APRIL
Bundaberg Festival of Dance @Shalom Performing Arts Complex
The 1770 Festival @Town of 1770 and Agnes Water
The Bundaberg Festival of Dance welcomes dancers from all over the state, performing in a wide range of dance genres and styles.
The 1770 Festival commemorates the landing of Lt James Cook 252 years ago, experiencing the first encounter in country with the local Gooreng Gooreng people before sailing away on further historic global explorations.
8-9 APRIL
25-27 MAY
Agrotrend @Bundaberg Recreational Precinct
Bundaberg Show @Bundaberg Recreational Precinct
Two days of farming and lifestyle focussed activities, demonstrations and displays, the Agrotrend Strongman Competition and Tractor Pull, the Australasian Alpaca Association Show, the Ping Pong Ball Drop and much more.
With people from all over the Bundaberg Region showcasing their talent and passion, the Show provides everyone with great entertainment, plus a unique experience not to be missed.
9 APRIL
Rotary Rodeo @Bundaberg Recreational Precinct Saddle up and brush off those boots! Hours of rodeo action is sure to get your blood pumping. 18 APRIL
Easter @ Woodgate @Woodgate Beach Enjoy a variety of events during Easter @ Woodgate, including barefoot bowls
Experience our Region’s smaller country shows: Gayndah April 9, Mt Perry April 16, Monto April 23-24, Eidsvold May 1, Mundubbera May 6-7, Biggenden May 14-15, Childers May 21, Gin Gin May 28-29 All events are accurate at the time of publication and may be weather permitting and subject to change or cancellation without notice, especially due to the unpredictable nature of COVID-19 restrictions and regulations. Please confirm details online with event organisers as close to the event as possible.
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