A LETTER OF THANKS

On Friday, 26 May 2023 I ran out of petrol in Rockhampton. A gentleman pushed my car to safety, then Cathy, a wonderful lady from Gracemere, bought petrol for my car and did not accept money for the fuel.

On the way home, blinded by the reflection of the following car’s headlights on my mirrors, I missed the entrance to the Bouldercombe Service Station. I drove into the shallow roadside ditch next to the entrance, panicked, stalled the car, and couldn’t reverse it out. A kind gentleman, Raymond, joined by a lovely couple, Ian and Bonnie, pushed my car out. Bonnie topped my car up with fuel and paid for it. They then followed me up the range, nearly to my home before continuing their way to Biloela. I do thank all these wonderful people for the help they gave me. God bless them! However, after experiencing the blinding effects of closely following cars headlights, I was wondering if this could be some connection to unexplained, sometimes fatal, single car accidents? I was lucky – I hope everyone else will be as well.

Wishing all and everyone safe driving and all the best.

Rozalia Bagyi

Get snapping for the Sustainability in Action Photo Competition

It’s time to get your cameras out as today marks World Environment Day and the opening of Council’s Sustainability in Action photo competition.

Water and Environmental Councillor Donna Kirkland said whether you’re fighting food waste, recycling right, using active transport, finding energy efficiencies, being water wise or looking after our local habitat and waterways, this competition is for you.

“The Sustainability in Action photo competition recognises and celebrates how our local households and schools are putting sustainability into action in their everyday lives,” Cr Kirkland said.

“I’m always so impressed by the calibre of entries received in this competition and am excited to open it up to not only schools this year, but also the broader community.

“The addition of the household category will allow us to showcase how simple household habits can make a big difference to our local environment.

“So, get your cameras out and photograph how your household or school is putting sustainability into action as we celebrate World Environment Day.”

Top photo tips

• Feature the people (eg. people tending to the kitchen garden)

• Capture the theme (eg. growing your own food)

• Highlight the action (eg. regularly watering the kitchen garden)

The competition is now open to all Rockhampton Region residents and closes at 5pm on Friday, 4 August 2023.

For more information or to submit your entry, please visit: https://www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au/ CommunityEvents/Environmental-Sustainability/ Get-involved/Sustainability-in-Action-PhotoCompetition

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