Doing it for Cancer

VOLUME 15, ISSUE 16 WWW.MOUNTMORGAN.ORG.AU 9 - 23 SEPTEMBER 2020 MOUNT MORGAN ARGUS

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Above: Kodie Dodd holds husband Kyle’s hair while daughter Keziah helps cut the three years of growth.

Above: Ashlee, Natasha and Shannon Wyvill enjoy an evening out at the “Doing it for Cancer” Night.

FESTIVAL FUTURE IN BALANCE

Ten-year old Keziah Dodd raised just over $1500 for Kids Variety Charity and her father raised just over $1400 for prostrate cancer at the Doing it Pink For All Cancer Night at the Grand Hotel on Saturday night. Keziah’s hair was cut by over a foot. The Lorikeets Rugby Union team donated $1500 towards the fundraising. GMFA Annual General Meeting is to be held at the Community Service Hall, Morgan Street on Wednesday, 9 September 2020 at 6.30 pm. Mount Morgan’s premier event the Golden Mount Festival turns 44 in 2021, many of the traditions of the festival are run to commemorate historical events at the mine.

Unfortunately, due to the Covid 19 pandemic the 2020 festival had to be cancelled. This is the first time in the 43 years history of the Festival that the Mount Morgan community has not been able to hold this prestigious event. Consequently the 2020 committee is hoping to be able to stage this event again in 2021 with all the traditional events and even more events/attractions to enable us to once again showcase our community and district. To enable us to achieve this goal we need to once again form an enthusiastic capable committee.

A committee that consists of not only executive members but also members who are able to assist with the actual organising and running of events These memberships can be committee members or friends of the festival committee.

One suggestion that has been made is that the Golden Mount Festival Committee be responsible for the organising and running of the events on the Saturday of the May weekend. Other committees/ clubs would then be invited to stage an event on the evenings prior to e.g. wine and cheese nights; talent quest, also events such as a movie evening and Sunday morning breakfast. Rockhampton Regional Council is prepared to let the grant money for the 2020 festival carry over to the 2021 festival. There are several decisions that have to be made before we accept this offer. Come along to the meeting on Wednesday 9th and let’s make 2021 Festival a wonderful event. New members are able to be nominated and membership paid on the day of the meeting, current members can pay their fees to the president Graeme Meade at his

store at 113 East Street or on the day of the meeting. Contacts for further information:

President: Graeme Meade 0411 073 974

Secretary: Rosemary McNamara: 0422 727 326 Treasurer: Marlene Anthony 0417 547 369

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into running my own salon in my home town. Best decision ever,” she said.

Young business woman, Kodie Dodd started her hairdressing journey in year 11 whilst attending Mount Morgan High School. Kodie attended TAFE every Thursday to complete her Certificate 2 in Hairdressing with the goal of finding an apprenticeship firmly in her sights. “Life had a different direction in mind for me, having my family young my hairdressing career was put on hold,” Kodie said.

“I was lucky enough to start my apprenticeship in 2015 getting through it in just two years I took a leap of faith and jumped straight out of my apprenticeship Kodie started her training at a salon in Gracemere and finished at a salon in Rockhampton. “Growing up watching my mum do hair definitely had an impact on my love for hair and helping make people feel good,” she said. Mane Street Hair was opened on May Day 2017. Kodie and Kyle Dodd have three children - Jacob 12, Keziah 10 and Maddie 7.

“They love coming to the salon and helping me so they can get a works sausage roll from the bakery,” she said.

Kodie never anticipated that the business would take off as it did. So much so that in 2019 she hired Sharnee (pictured above). “I am very grateful for the support I receive from everyone, it is very humbling,” she said. Kodie has lived in Mount Morgan for over 20 years and loves the fresh air and scenery. Kodie is currently undertaking a makeup course that will add to her business success.

Rail corridor proposed for cyclists’ paradise

A decommissioned rail line running from Mount Morgan to Gracemere could be transformed into a 25-kilometre cyclists’ paradise under the Palaszczuk Government’s Rail Trail grants program. Member for Rockhampton Barry O’Rourke said a feasibility study would determine which route would most benefit the community. “The Mount Morgan Rail Trail would provide a fantastic outlet for hikers and cyclists, both young and old, to get out and be active,” Mr O’Rourke said.

“But when we talk rail trails, we’re also talking jobs in construction, jobs in tourism and new opportunities for local businesses. “In fact, every dollar we invest in bike-riding means $5 returned in The original rail line was built from Kabra to Moonmera at the bottom of the range, then up the range to Moongan and onto Mount Morgan. Mr O’Rourke said the first stretch of track dated back to 1898.

“There is some real historical significance around this area, where the old steam locomotives used to struggle over Razorback economic benefit to our region.”

Range,” he said. “The rail line was decommissioned in the late 1980s and the rail line removed, which, 40 years later, presents a really exciting opportunity for our community. “We’ve put $250,000 on the table for Council to explore possibilities for a rail trail, and I look forward to seeing what they come up with.” Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey said supporting local businesses and local jobs remained the Government’s number one priority. “Global economies have done it tough due to COVID-19, and Queensland hasn’t been immune,” Mr Bailey said. “Thanks to the efforts of Queenslanders in keeping our health response strong however, we’ve been able to continue delivering Queensland’s plan for economic recovery. “And for roads and transport that means getting on with a record $23 billion pipeline of projects just like this, which will support 21,500 jobs.”