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Grab a bucket, hose or broom – Maryborough needs you. The annual Maryborough CBD Clean Up Day – ‘Love this City’ - will be held on Sunday, 18 November. The project is organised by the Maryborough Chamber of Commerce CBD Revitalisation Group and the Fraser Coast Regional Council. During the clean up volunteers and shop owners spruce up the city centre ready for Christmas and the arrival of Christmas tourists. “This year the Clean Up will have special significance as we get ready for a huge influx of visitors next year for the Ulysses Club AGM in April, the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia rally in May and Queensland Music Teachers Conference in July,” Fraser Coast Regional Council City and Town Centre Development Portfolio Councillor Daniel Sanderson said. Head of the Chamber’s CBD committee, Diane Nitschinsk is expecting a large gathering of volunteers. “People are already talking about the clean up this year and offering to help so I think we’ll get a good turn out. “I think people like to do their bit to make sure the city looks its best.”
The day will start with a free breakfast on the Town Hall Green from 7am and finish around 11am. Volunteers should bring a hat, gloves and wear sturdy closed in shoes. Sunscreen and cool drinks will be provided. The CBD Clean Up is supported and sponsored by the Maryborough Chamber of Commerce, Fraser Coast
Council, Costigan’s Good Price Pharmacy, Greg’s Supa IGA, Fraser Coast Motor Centre, Decal Central Maryborough, Handy Hire and the Rotary Club of Maryborough City. Volunteers can register to help through the Maryborough Chamber of Commerce website http://maryborough.whosattending.com or phone Council on 1300 79 49 29.
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would bring 44 more people to town sitting in a space they’re comfortable on a daily basis. If they each spent with. BUDDING chefs looking for ap$10 to $15 every day, that’s quite a lot “The colour scheme will be very prenticeships could be in luck if they of extra revenue to the town. But that Irish in cream with black and gold spruce up their resumes and give Sarah has registered planbeen will depend on fire restrictions.” trimmings, and the outside will be them to Paul Crawford at the Shamwith Sarina Russo Job AcMr Crawford is also investing in illuminated so people can see the rock Hotel on Walker Street, Maryborcess on and for a period goodoffquality carpets and Irish furnibuilding from a long way off. ough. of 3 years. ture and fittings to create a family“But the biggest thing about an Irish The pub’s new owner said he would Sarah has always had friendly atmosphere, without Pokies, pub is not so much about what’s in it be employing at least two apprentice Keno and TAB. but about the welcome, how you’re chefs when the historic hotel re-casual (nightly-hospitality) employment over this time “The carpet is not like you’d see in looked after and how you felt. We’re opens in early September. it very any otherhard pubto – find it’s like carpet you’d going to extreme lengths to make it Mr Crawford and his family areand found employer whoyour wasfront willing buy for room – and we as Irish as possible, even with solo bringing a touch of Ireland back an to the to work inhave withquite her on herof other Irish-themed a lot musicians from Ireland playing twice Heritage City and currently renovating availablestuff hours. on order from Ireland, UK and a week. the Shamrock. to DerekWe andintend Davidto make the func“This is a long-term investment that How many more employees he ThanksAmerica. from Hervey tion Bay roomCinema a tradie’s bar. It’s not about we see will be our home for the next can enlist depends on how well the Café, who have structured separating people but about people 5-10-15 years.” revamped pub is received. rosters according to availabil“The more people who frequent Thewillingly Shamrockworked was built in 1877 ity and have the place, the more trade we’ll have, in what was known as IrishtownSarah has hit the ground running with the help of Craig Glover of in with Sarah’s existing partSarina Russo Job Access Hervey Bay. and the more opportunities for more and has retained its original time employment, Sarah is name. employees.” It was burnt down in 1910 and ing re- and Support Grant to well. Sarah also required way of becoming In the meantime, local tradies now and on her placed with a two-storey wooden assistance with some work enable Sarah to be trained in independent withsports clubs Layne are benefi ting from financially the building. It continued trading Global Manufacturing Group (GMG) general manger Ayton food preparation as well shoes as she is on her feet out the assistance renovations. through extensive remodelling in (left) discusses the plans for a shelter destined for a gas pipeline all day so Sarina Russo Job as Barista skills so she from Centrelink, “Local tradies are Carl doing our painting 1952, whenas a brick exterior wall project with Carl Jensen (centre) and Jesse Bonnick (right). and Access has also assisted is able to hit the ground she will now be workwas put up so it could be rebuilt andIIelectrical work and Jesse recently graduated from a Certificate in Engineering withwe’re donatwith this. running regarding using ing nearly fulltime ingindustry all the old furniture to local sports from the inside out. Fraser Coast T.E.S.S. The course included tours and Layne Sarah is very happy as the commercial coffee hours across the two Paul Crawford, the new owner of the clubs. • Extract from Maryborough & was impressed by Carl and Jesse’s interest in GMG, offering both an she gets to keep her original machine and a new state of jobs. Shamrock Hotel in Maryborough . . . Historic Pubs Trail , researched by “All being well, with council’s apopportunity for employment as trades assistants employment, but now works the art professional coffee Sarina Russo Job Access theinbiggest thing about an Irish pub their Maryborough engineering facility.proval, EPIC we’ll also have a decking area Nancy Bates and Jan Downman. sustainable hours with a station thus providing her Sarah is not so muchServices about what’s in it but outside Image both courtesy of theand MaryborandCarl we and wantJesse to turn the has up- assisted Employment Inc. Maryborough supported great new employer. with transferrable skills as Derek in the way of a Trainabout the welcome, looked stairs area into backpacker or budget ough Wide Bay Burnett Historical through the coursehow andyou’re into employment after graduation. Society. after and how you felt. accommodation with 44 beds, which By Jocelyn Watts
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Colin is a mature aged man who has completed training through JobSmart. This is a story of his journey which he wrote at the conclusion of JobSmart Productivity Places Program contract. I came back into study in 2009 to complete a Certificate IV in Business. I completed this certificate through Recognition of Prior Learning and it Colin receives his certifiwas funded from Skilling Solutions cate from Lana Lang. Queensland and my Job Services www.globenews.com.au Editorial: jocelynw@globenews.com.au - Marketing: tonyb@globenews.com.au - Production: ians@globenews.com.au Australia provider. Using RPL enaEarlier this year, I met Cheryl who bled me to get my knowledge, prior had no experience or qualifications
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Exotica Plants finds the right person for the job Tonya’s story Geoff and Andrea from Exotica Plants in Childers knew it was time to find a part-time staff member for their nursery and they were determined to get the “right” person for the job. This is where Employment Development Officer Natalie Dillon and Childers Site Coordinator Carol Watson from IMPACT Make Your Mark in Bundaberg step in; they knew they definitely had the right person for the job. Knowing that a nursery hand was required with some horticulture knowledge and
a positive work outlook they talked to Tonya. Tonya was keen to meet the employers and put her previous nursery experience back into practice. Natalie said she was able to offer the employer a Wage Connect Subsidy, which supported Tonya’s wages for six months. “Tonya has been working really well, she has not had a day off and the employer is rapt with her,” Natalie said. Geoff confirmed their satisfaction. “Tonya is a lovely person and a hard worker, we couldn’t be happier with her work efforts. Natalie and Carol were very helpful, so all in all it has been a posi-
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Exotica Plants owners Geoff and Andrea.
tive experience with a great outcome.” Tonya couldn’t be happier in her new role at Exotica Plants, “It is great working here, it suits me perfectly and I really enjoy it.” Wage Connect is an Australian Government initiative to help people who have been long-term unemployed transition to sustainable, ongoing paid employment. It is a new wage subsidy that was announced as part of the Government’s Building Australia’s Future Workforce package. A Wage Connect Subsidy can be paid for a maximum of 26 weeks or 52 weeks depending on circumstances. If you are an employer and have a job vacancy, talk to the team at IMPACT who will go above and beyond to make sure you get the “right” person for the job and the best outcome for all involved. Call 4153 4233 or go online at www.impact.org.au and you can find us on Facebook facebook.com/IMPACTMYM And if you love the look of Geoff and Andrea’s Exotica Plants have a look at their website www.exoticaplants. com.au
A new lifesaving initiative is being undertaken by the Rotary Club of Hervey Bay - The Emergency Medical Information Booklet (EMIB). The EMIB, available from most medical centres in Hervey Bay, is to be filled out and placed on your refrigerator. Should an emergency occur at home and an ambulance is called, they have immediate access to your medical information from your EMIB. This will save waiting for tests at the hospital. Each book contains medical information on one person. Anyone wanting to buy a booklet for $2 can call John Walker on 4124 2092.
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Mary’s BEST work rewarded Best Employment Support and Training Director Mary Nield is extremely happy and humbled by her company being recently nominated for the Mission Australia Employer of the Year awards. Ms Nield said: “It is a great honour to help the long-term unemployed in our community”. “It is also lovely to be recognised for the work I have been doing on the Fraser Coast in the last 10 years and am truly humbled to be nominated for this award.” Best Employment, Support and Training has recently been awarded as a Queensland finalist and was just beaten to go to the National finals for this award. Mission Australia’s Patricia Nell stated that Best Employment, Support and Training was well deserving of the award as they had provided
Patricia Nell (right), Business Manager Mission Australia Employment Solutions congratulates Mary Nield, the Director, Best Employment, Support and Training.
employment to a number of job seekers. She also stated that the unique training solution provided by BEST enhanced job opportunities for training participants in the local labour market.
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Here at creations café we have created an environment where unemployed people from all walks of life can come and get some real life experience in the hospitality industry. These skills are also transferable through life…and different employment that the trainee may encounter in their career. We have seen that many people have done courses in a classroom but still don’t have the practical skills to keep a job in the hospitality industry, so we have created a program where our trainees are learning all facets of an actual functioning kitchen and café, not just reading about how it works. We have kitchen trainees making all of our food from scratch in a purpose built commercial kitchen, FOH trainees making all our beverages and
both are learning how to use the theory aspect of the course in real life situations before they get to a actual paid job where sometimes the training of new staff can be less than desirable. We have found at the end of the course our trainees have gained a much wider range of skills that what is possible in a classroom. Even if they do not decide that they want to work in the hospitality industry the employability skills including communication, teamwork, problem solving, initiative, time management, self-management, technology and self-confidence they get from actually doing the job are skills they can take with them for the rest of their life no matter what path they choose to take. - Mary Nield
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Desiree McGann (left) from Riverside College and Lisa Cooper from Kawungan State School with the Minister for Education, Training and Employment, John Paul Langbroek at the Excellence in Teaching Awards held recently. Photo: Sharon Carl, Riverside Christian College.
Jessie is 23 years old and holds a certificate III in Aged Care that he obtained in 2010 but has been unable to find suitable employment. EPIC assisted Jessie with obtaining a current First Aid Certificate and his EC encouraged him to volunteer at Fair Haven to gain reent workforce experience. Fair Haven advised Jessie that if he obtained a Food Handlers Certificate it would improve his chances of gaining employment in their kitchen. EPIC assisted with obtaining this certificate. Jessie handed his resume in to HR for possible employment and was interviewed and commenced employment with Fair Haven on October 24.
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The 2012 Queensland College of Teachers Excellence in Teaching Awards presentation held in the Premiers’ Hall in Brisbane on World Teachers’ Day – October 26 - saw two exceptional local teachers honoured for their dedication and innovative strategies within their classes. Selected from over 120 nominations, 11 finalists from Queensland were invited to attend the prestigious function in a bid to earn the Dr Alan Druery OAM Excellence in Teaching Award. Desiree McGann from Riverside Christian College, Maryborough, said it was truly an honour to be nominated for this award and to be amongst so many inspiring finalists. Lisa Cooper from Kawungan State School, Hervey Bay was also nominated within the same category. The excellent in Teaching Awards were inaugurated in 2009 to recognise and celebrate the achievements of in-
spiring teachers from across Queensland schools. With four award categories this year, 26 finalists from state, Catholic and independent schools were recognised for their passion and dedication. The winners: The Courier-Mail Professor Betty Watts Memorial Award for Outstanding Contribution to Teaching - Awarded to: Fran Jones – Elanora SHS. Dr John Dwyer Excellent Leadership in Teaching and Learning Award sponsored by QT Mutual Bank - Awarded to: Garry Brown - Queensland Academy for Health Sciences, Southport. Dr Alan Druery OAM Excellence in Teaching Award sponsored by QT Mutual Bank - Awarded to: Fiona Altoft Marymount College. Dr Roger Hunter Excellence in Beginning to Teach Award sponsored by TUH (Teachers’ Union Health) - Awarded to: Kerrie Johnstone - Moreton Bay Boys’ College.
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Bring Your Bills Day for battlers
On Thursday 29th November UnitingCare Community will hold a “Bring Your Bills Day” Maryborough Town Hall, Kent Street, Maryborough, from 10am to 1pm. The purpose of this event is to provide financial direction and practical advice to members of our community who are doing it tough at the moment and are facing a bleak Christmas. Clients will have the opportunity to discover what their financial rights and responsibilities are and work through financial problems with their creditors for a win-win outcome. We anticipate a positive response from the Maryborough Community. - Lori Keevers, Participate in Prosperity, UnitingCare Community www.globenews.com.au Editorial: jocelynw@globenews.com.au - Marketing: tonyb@globenews.com.au - Production: ians@globenews.com.au
Dear all, Urangan State High School Confucius Classroom is giving FREE Chinese language lessons to everyone in the community. Don’t miss out on learning such an ancient language which is becoming more influential in the modern world. This is a great opportunity to have fun and learn something new. It also may benefit you in the community and when you travel. Details for the lessons are as follows: Date: Every Wednesday from 31st Oct to 5th Dec (6 lessons) Time: 4pm-5pm Location: Classroom DE1 & DE2, Urangan State High School (Robert Street, Urangan) Lesson Content: Chinese Mandarin (Beginner) Booking: Email Joshua Wang at jwang123@eq.edu.au Leave your name and contact number. Fee Involved: Free of Charge Accreditation: Certificate of Chinese Mandarin (Beginner) upon the completion of all six lessons Will see you all there! Joshua Wang LOTE Chinese teacher
Garage Sale
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Date: Saturday 1st December 2012 Time: 7am—12 noon
Come along for a coffee, sausage sizzle and browse the bargains. The morning will be filled with entertainment. Items for sale include sewing machines, furniture, projectors, timber and bric-a -brac. Big ticket items such as a sail boat, quad bike, trailers, tools and CNC lathe are up for Tender. A detailed list is available on the school website www.maryboroshs.eq.edu.au or collect a form from the school office: Cnr Kent and Ferry Streets Maryborough .
New trainee on the block Ben Thomas has opened a window to his future by starting a schoolbased traineeship. The 15-year-old from Maryborough State High School recently began working with Carlos Orellana of Comple Meats in Maryborough. Carlos is the new owner of the shop in Cheapside Street. Ben, who works one day a week with Carlos, was given the opportunity through Axial training.
Sausage sizzle Jumping castle Merry-go-round
Dancing Face painting Devonshire tea
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Interested in having a stall? Bookings and payment for stalls are available until November 16th Please contact Amanda Tatam PH: 4120 9335 or 4120 9333
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Well done students
On the 23rd October TAFE Hervey Bay held the Wide Bay Institute of TAFE Scholarship and Vocational Education and Training (VET) Awards. Wide Bay Institute of TAFE offers the opportunity for high school students in Year 11 and Year 12 to come to TAFE, in most cases, one day per week to undertake a Certificate I, II or III level qualification. Maryborough State High School is pleased to announce that Adam Bull (Year 12) won a scholarship to complete a Diploma of Sport in 2013 and Brody Willcocks (Year 11) won the VET Student award and VET Student of the Year for 2012! Well done to both students! Thank you TAFE Hervey Bay for putting on a great night and the hospitality students for an amazing dinner!
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Aldridge students gave up their Sunday for the community on Kids Day in Queens Park, Maryborough.
Aldridge students help kids to have some fun making babies grin and laugh as well-a wonderful effort given how hot it was on Sunday! All proceeds will be donated to the Forget Me Not Foundation to aid in the building of an orphanage. The staff of Aldridge are very proud of these students for volunteering their time. They have truly shown an understanding of the virtues we are trying to instil in our students - Caring, Respect, Tolerance, Self- Discipline, Responsibility, Honesty and Commitment. The students are hoping this event will be an annual affair and will grow each year. Many local businesses assisted students as well by providing discounted or free services and goods.
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On Sunday, October 31, about 60 Aldridge State High Students held a Kids Day for young children in Queens Park, Maryborough, from 9am-3pm. The students gave up their time to entertain younger children by arranging activities such as face painting, crazy hair, plaster painting, badge making, biscuit and cake decorating, ball games, drama workshops, Zumba demonstration, a stage play, school band and a Talent Quest. Apex also ran train rides with the help of one our students dressed as Woody. Snow White gave out lollipops and Buzz Lightyear and Ernie (Ernie and Bert fame) gave out stickers and balloons. The purple Teletubby was there all day
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QUT encourages global education could work and live effectively A Queensland University of across international borders was Technology international reone of the most important funcsearcher is calling for Australian tions of universities in the 21st universities to model themselves century. on their European counterparts “The challenges that face the and become more connected to universities within the Asia-Pacif- world now and in the future, require a global response,” she ic region. said. QUT Director of International “Studying overseas gives Graduate Research, Professor graduates a global Acram Taji, said uniperspective. It versities needed to encourages internabetter equip students tional partnerships to be able to work and research colas part of a global laborations and an workforce. inclusive approach “In Europe stuto solving problems dents are able to that are regional if undertake their not global in nature.” undergraduate and The ASEAN napostgraduate studQUT Director of Inter- tions of Brunei Daies at universities across a wide range national Graduate Re- russalam, Cambosearch, Professor Acram of countries and this Taji and new PhD student dia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, gives them a greater KuanhathaiÊKuadnok. global perspective,” Photo: Patrick Hamilton, Philippines, SinQUT Media gapore, Thailand she said. and Vietnam are a “Australian univergrowing powerhouse that supsities can create the same type of opportunities for students here ports nine per cent of the world’s population and has total GDP of among the ASEAN University Network which currently includes more than US$1.3 trillion. 27 universities from the 10 mem“By the time they finish their ber nations.» degrees they have gained high Professor Taji said there were level of fluency in English but this two key challenges to introducing is not so for our Australian stua more global tertiary education dents. It is my dream to help our system for Australian students Australian students to have this but these challenges were not transformative experience. insurmountable. “From a national perspective, “The curriculum at universities the most compelling rationale for across not only Australia but the internationalisation is investment Asia Pacific needs to be harmonised so that a unit of study at one in future global relationships with students educated in Australia university, say an engineering who will become our advocates unit in Indonesia, has a compaoverseas, with educational instirable unit here in Australia,” she tutions that will be the research said. and teaching partners of the “The second challenge to the future, and with the countries that internationalisation of Australian will be Australia’s next trading universities is language. “While English is the most com- and business partners.” At its core the drivers of inmon academic language worldternationalisation in universities wide, it is imperative that Ausare the academic staff who are tralian students learn an Asian language to enable them to study the agents of change. They can create, influence and implement more widely at universities in an internationalised curriculum to their region.” help train graduates for work in Professor Taji said producing the global economy. internationalised students who
It was Hard Yakka time for these teenagers when they participated in Bob Davis’ boot camp at Susan River and a coastal localtion recently. Bob Davis from Hard Yakka (right) shows off his boot camp to Hervey Bay RSL marketing manager Troy Sorrensen. Troy visited the Hard Yakka site at Susan River to present Bob with the first yearly donation of $2500.
QUniversity will be part of a newly-funded ‘Special Research Initiative for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Researchers’ Network. Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Chad Hewitt says that CQUniversity is not only a partner in the Network. “Our Office of Indigenous Engagement is also one of the co-leads in the Health and Well-being Node,” he said. Administered through the Queensland University of Technology, under the leadership of Professor Aileen Moreton-Robinson, the National Indigenous Research and Knowledges Network project has been awarded funding of $3,198,392 through the Australian Research Council. Announcing the funding recently, Tertiary Education Minister Senator Chris Evans said this new network will help develop much-needed connections between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers across the country - and at all career stages- to build Australia’s research capacity, expertise and experience.
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The CQUniversity Appleton Institute researcher (pictured) will receive $371,622 in Australian Research Council* funding to determine the extent to which people’s willingness to risk their lives to save animals during natural disasters could be reinterpreted as a protective factor by motivating preparedness.
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Dr Kirrilly Thompson’s Should I Stay or Should I Go? project aims to increase natural disaster preparedness and survival through animal attachment.
The project will encompass different types of disasters (ie flood and fire), different types of animals (ie. pets, livestock and wildlife) and different locations (ie. urban, peri-urban and rural areas). “This information will be used to create effective public health campaigns using multiple interventions to target different risk groups, with the aim to increase natural disaster preparedness and save lives,” she says. * Dr Thompson’s funding has been approved through an ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. CQUniversity is celebrating success in the latest round of ARC grants, thanks to researchers based at its Appleton Institute for Behavourial Science in Adelaide.
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Foreshore protection no flight of fancy
Minister for Science and Research, Senator Chris Evans, has opened applications for National Science Week 2013 - an annual celebration of all things science. A total of $500,000 will be spent through the Federal Government’s Inspiring Australia initiative to provide grants between $2000 to $25,000 to organisations and community groups to design and develop events for next year’s National Science Week. Senator Evans said National Science Week gave future scientists, mathematicians and researchers the chance to experience science first hand. Applications for National Science Week will be held from 10 to18 August 2013. Applications close on November 26, 2012. Information and guidelines for applicants are on the National Science Week website: www.scienceweek.net.au
Migratory shorebirds roosting along the Maaroom foreshore have received some welcome support from the local community under a foreshore protection project dedicated to preserving the rich biodiversity of the Great Sandy Strait region. This community-based initiative, funded through the Australian Government’s Caring for Our Country program, is part of the wider “Reducing the Threats to the Great Sandy Strait Ramsar Wetland and Coastal Systems” project and has been undertaken in partnership with the Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG), OceanWatch Australia, and the Fraser Coast Regional Councils Community Environment Program. The project provided an opportunity for the local Maaroom community to become actively involved in the rehabilitation and care of an important shorebird roosting site within the Great Sandy Strait region. This initiative entailed a range
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Minister for Mental Health Mark Butler has announced a phone line funded by the Australian Government will operate 24 hours a day to provide urgent assistance to people at risk of suicide who are participating in the Access to Allied Psychological Services program (ATAPS). Mr Butler said the telephone counselling service is available through the ATAPS suicide support line at any time of the night or day, seven days a week including public holidays and complements other phone counselling services. “This is a little different from services like Lifeline because it is designed to support clients and clinicians that are part of our ATAPS suicide prevention service which helps those who have been identified as ‘at risk’ of suicide and are receiving psychological services.” The support line can be contacted on 1800 859 585.
Fraser Coast Regional Councils Community Environment Co-ordinator Tina Raveneau beside some of the recently completed foreshore protection fencing installed at Maaroom. The project was a communitybased intiative funded through the Australian Government’s Caring for Our Country program.
of actions designed to enhance the ecological value of the area, while retaining community access to the foreshore for local residents. Activities included a community planting day, an erosion study of the site to address concerns
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Bundaberg Enterprise relaunched “The Bundaberg Business Enterprise Centre (BBEC) is proud to announce the relaunch of the organisation, Mr Peter Peterson, the Manager of the Bundaberg Business Enterprise Centre, said. “Whilst the organisation will change its name and logo, it is the partnership with Business Enterprise Centres Australia that will bring the greatest change and value to both our organisation and local micro and small businesses”, Mr Peterson added. “This partnership will not only provide improved access to relevant Ministers at both the State and Federal level, but more importantly access to resources available to the BEC Network improving the ability to provide information and services to micro and small businesses as well as leverage better pricing from the economy of scale”, Mr Peterson said. “The Strategic Plan highlighted the need for the Centre to raise its profile and one way to achieve this is to development partnerships and we are very proud to have the Bundaberg Regional Council and the Bundaberg Business Enterprise Centre develop a strategic partnership which will be signed at the re-launch underpinning the BBEC’s new direction forward”, said Mrs Diane McEwan, the Chair of the Bundaberg Business Enterprise Centre. “The strategic partnership with the Bundaberg Regional Council will see an improved level of support provided to micro and small businesses across the Council region”, Mrs McEwan added. “Further initiatives to begin in earnest will be a comprehensive program of providing business training as both skillsets and accredited training”, Mr Peterson said. “Another major focus is the recruitment of business mentors who can share their knowledge and wisdom with current business owners seeking some assistance and guidance associated with business, promoting growth and employment opportunities. “We are excited about our new beginning and welcome all micro and small businesses to make themselves known to us so we can keep them abreast of future opportunities. We can be contacted through our new website, Facebook or visit us at the corner of Quay & Tantitha Streets, Bundaberg. Page 8. Globe News, November-December, 2012
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ALL STATES TRAINING ABN 44077567205 BN 6780088 ACN 077567205 National Provider No. 32577 PO Box 3176 Maryborough Qld 4650 Head Office P: 07 4123 0415. F: 07 4123 0417 De’Anne Mobile: 0419 180 577 email: deanne@centralsafetytraining.com All States Training (AST) was started in 1995 when Barry Wadsworth – Managing Director, identified a significant need in the market for high quality training relating to the safe operation of large and small construction and rural machinery and equipment, through to workplace health and safety standards. As a Recognised Training Organisation (RTO), AST can deliver nationally recognised training certifications and tailor them to your needs. AST continues to increase its scope in line with growing demand.
AST can provide training packages for varied industries that require machine or equipment operation certificates, through to white cards, first aid, wire spotting and any other courses required to meet workplace health and safety standards (including courses that don’t exist yet). The family would like to welcome you to All States Training and encourage you to explore our website at www.allstatestraining.qld.edu.au to find the services that meet your needs.
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WH&S Consultants – With two Workplace Health & Safety Consultants available, AST is on call to meet your WH&S auditing needs, or to help train your staff to carry them out. Barry is also available for WH&S consultants. Please contact Barry directly 0427 687 292, should you require further information on this service. www.globenews.com.au Editorial: jocelynw@globenews.com.au - Marketing: tonyb@globenews.com.au - Production: ians@globenews.com.au
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Opportunities heading our way
The nation’s focus will well and truly be on the Fraser Coast next year with a number of major events taking place across the region. The Fraser Coast will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to sell itself as thousands of visitors head our way for the Australian Scout Jamboree in January, Queensland Junior Surf Life Saving Championships in March, the Ulysses AGM in April, Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia rally in May and Queensland Touch Football Junior State Cup and Queensland Music Teachers Conference in July, to name just a few. This will be on top of the visitors that are attracted here by the established festivals and events such
as the Fraser Coast Cultural Festival, Mary Poppins Festival, Pub Fest, Whale Festival and the Hervey Bay Seafood Festival. Cr Darren Everard urges businesses to start thinking about the events and how they could tap into the visitors. “We really need to welcome them to our region and give them an experience of a lifetime so we can attract them back to holiday or even invest in the region,” he said. Businesses should make sure they have the dates of all of the events in their calendars to ensure they have adequate staff on board; that staff are trained; develop packages to offer visitors and get those pack-
ages to the event organisers to promote. Council has developed The My Fraser Pass cooperative marketing program to target these visitors and businesses can take advantage of that marketing program for free. Businesses can get information on events and opportunities by subscribing to the Fraser Coast Opportunities e-newsletter to receive updates on existing and new events. Businesses which would like to be involved in the co-operative marketing opportunities can contact Council’s Visitor Information Centre Co-ordinator Vanida Petts on 4197 4731 or email tourism@frasercoast.qld.gov.au.
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Family Matters Tin Peaks B&B 54 Berallan Drive, Tinana Tin Peaks accommodation is open plan and private. It is beautifully situated within a koala habitat on 2 acres only minutes to Maryborough CBD. The modern rustic accommodation has nautical flavours to enhance the relaxing atmosphere, with a tranquil view of the lovely landscaped gardens whilst relaxing on th e verandah enjoying the gentle breeze. Contact Kath Nevin - 4123 5294 kathy@tinpeaks.com.au www.tinpeaks.com.au
Jacaranda on Pallas
304 Pallas St, Maryborough Families are catered for in Jacaranda which is a threebedroom Queenslander home tastefully decorated in ‘shabby chic’. A huge deck in the tree tops doubles as outdoors dinding and playplen for children and four-legged family. Contact Maureen McAdam 4122 3361 mamca@bigpond.com www.floraalba.com.au
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14 Albion Rd, Maryborough LYDIA - This fully self-contained home is within a five-minute drive of Maryborough’s CBD. Lydia has a full verandah, dining deck for enjoying meals in the cool evening breezes and inground swimming pool. Lydia is air-conditioned and sleeps six people. Linen is provided for the two queen size and two single beds. Contact Chris Loft 4121 3915 chris@chrisloftassociates.com.au www.queenslanderlydia.com
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Experience the charm of a Maryborough Queenslander. A craftsman built, environmentally friendly, self-contained home with all modern facilities. Eco Queenslander is a 2-bedroom home in a quiet street that accommodates 4-6 people. Linen and breakfast provisions supplied. Use of bicycles available free. Ideal base for touring the Fraser Coast. We speak English, French and Spanish. Contact Cecile Espigole 0438 195 443
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306 Pallas St, Maryborough Flora Alba is light and bright wth French doors opening from the bedroom and living room on to a sunny verandah that overlooks the pool. Silky oak timber and coloured glass feature in the traditional country style decor of the mini Queensland which is ideally suited to couples. Contact Maureen McAdam 4122 3361 mamca@bigpond.com www.floraalba.com.au
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