ABC CAPRICORNIA RADIO SHINES THE SPOTLIGHT ON MOUNT
Mount Morgan was once again in the media spotlight when ABC Capricornia Radio presenter Paul Culliver, broadcasted his Morning Show on Tuesday, 27 October from the Mount Morgan Visitor Information Centre.
This was part of ABC Capricornia’s program to present the CQ candidates for the upcoming state election to their listeners. This took into consideration all electorates in Central Queensland. Regional towns visited included Biloela, Gladstone, Mount Morgan and Yeppoon. This also provided an opportunity for the towns to showcase their attractions, specialties, talent and futuristic direction. Due to COVID restrictions, the program organisers had to limit numbers to special invited guests and Mirani Political Candidates, however the program was informative and entertaining and showcased Mount Morgan in a positive light as not only a visitor destination, but a great place to live and work. Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc. (MMPAD) President John Steinberger gave Paul a tour of the facility while imparting his vast knowledge of the history of the railway and its importance to the mine and the town and businesses. When asked what he thought were the priorities for the town’s advancement John said he felt these were a permanent water supply, tourism through promoting the town’s history and heritage, the reopening of the mine, town and river beautification Arlene Roberts from the QCWA was the first guest on the show and Arlene spotlighted the cookbook which QCWA would be
releasing soon and spoke of the difficulty the organisation faced with fundraising efforts due to the pandemic.
employees who retired when the mine closed. Bette and Ray agreed that they would not live anywhere else.
Ben Lodewikus, the Community Education Councillor with Mount Morgan State High School spoke about the programme to integrate Indigenous culture into the curriculum at the School, by connecting with Traditional Owners, Elders, Parents and via Yarning Circles and other strategies which should be in place in Term one or two next year.
Local talent was also showcased on the day with a stirring rendition of “All I Want is You” by musician and music teacher, Peter Camm, while Angela Johnson brought along her wood carvings and paper cutting crafts which are on display at Mount Morgan No 7 Gallery.
Gordon Luck, DON of the Mount Morgan Multi Purpose Centre, which offers more than just Hospital Services, highlighted the mental benefits of joining the Men’s Shed, while coming together to help the community. The group has assisted with the construction of a time out seat and Djeme drums for the music program at the High School. Paul interviewed long term residents including Raymond Steadman and Bette Broom both 92, (sorry Bette) who both worked for Mount Morgan Limited and were two of the many local
Rail Museum Co-Ordinator/ Project Officer Eve-lyn Rogers announced the Buy Local Promotion to boost business sales in the lead up to Christmas, had commenced and that there was now $1600 in vouchers for lucky shoppers to win. Shoppers are encouraged to spend a minimum of $20 at participating Mount Morgan Businesses from the 20 October and the 16 December. The prize pool was thanks to the generosity of Advance Rockhampton, (Rockhampton Regional Council), Member for Mirani Stephen Andrew and Geoff Continued on Page 4
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