Volume 9, Issue 12
www.mountmorgan.org.au
19th June - 3rd July, 2014
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Kev farewells SES after 36 years of service- pg 4
Exciting prospects in draft Council budget- pg 6
Rotary call for helping hands in new project- pg 8
The reconstruction of the Mount Morgan Range has been far from smooth travelling for the Department of Main Roads but after months of works, there is light at the end of the tunnel.
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This week our column is dedicated to a man who really played an important role in the history of Mount Morgan. Adam Alexander Boyd was born in Eastwood, Scotland on 15 April, 1866 and migrated to Melbourne in 1889 as a Coal Mine Manager. He worked at Bellambi Colliery (1891) and later at the Newcastle Wallsend Colliery (1893).
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In 1898 he became Mine Manager at Broken Hill Pty Mine and when he left this position he was considered one of the best Mining Engineers in Australia. In 1913 Boyd came to Mount Morgan as General Superintendent of Mount Morgan Gold Mining Co. Ltd and later he was promoted to the position of Manager in 1915. In 1925, Industrial strife disrupted the mine when the workers went on strike for higher wages, at a time when mineral prices were at a low level. Then a fire in the Main Shaft forced the Mine to close. Because the fire could not be controlled by ordinary methods, it was necessary to flood the Mine. The Mount Morgan Gold Mining Co. went into voluntary liquidation in 1927 after 41- years in existence. Yet history has proven that the mineral wealth of the mine was far from exhausted. Captain Richard and Adam Boyd, both experienced men, were ignored by the Board who accepted the opinion of the American experts that Mount Morgan was no longer viable. In 1932, due to the determination of Adam Boyd, the Mount Morgan mine re-opened using the Open Cut method of mining and was now known as Mount Morgan Limited. He remained in this position until 1935 when he retired because of ill health to his seaside home of “Ritamada” at Emu Park. In 1938 he came out of retirement to take up Chairmanship of the Board of Directors and also to serve as Managing Director from 1938-1941. He resigned from these positions in 1942 but continued to visit the Mine in an advisory capacity until his death in 1948. In 1941 he was awarded the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy’s highest award “the Institute Medal” in recognition of his 50 years of outstanding service to the Mining Industry. In the 1949 Annual Report the General Manager stated “His wide outlook, coupled with his remarkable grasp of details, made his advice and assistance invaluable at all times.” As always - think clean and make use of the bins. Find the team who bring you the Argus on Facebook! Search Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Incorporated.
Range to be reopened this Sunday
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For those who have been missing the scenic and winding journey that is the Mount Morgan Range – your wait is almost over.
Mr Malone said the damage was severe and commended the hard-working engineers and Transport and Main Roads crews for their enormous effort.
Member for Keppel, Bruce Young and Transport and Main Roads Minister, Scott Emerson (pictured) joined media on site this morning to officially announce that the road will be reopened this Sunday.
“More than 70,000 tonnes of stabilising rock and materials have been used to secure this key route that carries about 3000 vehicles per day,” Mr Malone said.
The day will see travelling families, Central Queensland residents and freight operators able to drive on the Mount Morgan Range again, 513 days after it sustained cyclone damage. Member for Mirani Ted Malone welcomed the completion of works and said the range will be open 10am on Sunday, 22 June, following the completion of the $21.7 million reconstruction project. “The range was severely damaged following ex-tropical Cyclone Oswald in January 2013, with 35 landslips occurring along its length,” Mr Malone said.
“In addition to the reconstruction works, complementary funding has seen the full length of the range crossing has been resurfaced, and an additional guardrail has been installed to improve safety,” Mr Malone said. Eligible reconstruction works on this project will be funded under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements. Under these arrangements, the Australian Government provides up to 75 per cent of the funding, with 25 per cent from the Queensland Government.
“Rebuilding the road was a challenging task, but a very important one, because people living in regional Australia deserve quality roads that are safe and comfortable to travel on.” Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson inspected the final touches at Mount Morgan this morning. “After inspecting the damage in 2013, I promised we would get on with the job to fix this vital link,” Mr Emerson said. “We have a strong plan for a brighter future and major reconstruction projects like these are part of that plan. “After nearly 18 months, I am pleased the Mount Morgan Range is open again providing a major alternative for bussing kids to school or as a key freight route.”
Improved sewerage services set for area The role out of a staged, prioritised extension of the existing Mount Morgan sewer reticulation network is currently underway. Upon completion, the sewerage expansion strategy for Mount Morgan will ultimately provide reticulated sewerage services to approximately 450 properties. Divisional Councillor for Mount Morgan, Cherie Rutherford said the initial stage of the Mount Morgan Sewerage Extension Project was under construction, targeting areas containing critical properties with inadequate or failing onsite wastewater management systems. The necessary design work relevant to future stages of the project is also in progress. “Completion of the initial stages of this project will mean that Fitzroy River Water is able to assist a number of Mount Morgan property owners in achieving compliance in relation to their failing onsite wastewater management systems,” Cr Rutherford said.
“Expanding the current network and providing reticulated sewerage services to a large number of properties will eliminate the need for expensive solutions that would eventually become redundant with the provision of reticulated sewerage,” she said. Cr Rutherford outlined that the project involved a significant expansion of the existing gravity reticulation network along with the construction of a number of sewage pumping stations and associated rising mains. “There is currently $3,900,000 budgeted for this project and it is expected to be completed by December 2017,” Cr Rutherford said. “The project is an example of Fitzroy River Water’s dedication to improving services for all Rockhampton Regional Council residents,” she said. Identified residents in Stage One have been notified of the scope of the project and are aware their property will soon have the potential to connect. Article supplied.
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Kevin farewells SES after 36 years of service
It was February, 1978 – a bright eyed and eager to help 18 year old Kevin Porter had just signed on with the local State Emergency Service. Kevin quickly discovered a passion for the SES and its activities, and knew his involvement with the local unit would be something that would continue for years to come. Thirty-six years to be exact. More than three and a half decades after signing on with the SES, Kevin has only recently hung up the helmet. He was given an official send off by the local unit last week. It was a bitter-sweet evening for Kevin; who said he was happy to be taking a step back, though saddened to close such a major chapter of his life. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with the SES,” Kev said. “But I thought it was about time I took a back seat and stepped down. I’ve learned a lot and I’ve really enjoyed the journey along the way.” Kevin recalls well what initially began the journey those 36 years ago. “It was all to do with my involvement with the CB Radio Club,” he said.
Kevin still recalls his first official job with the unit. “Soon after signing up, I was involved in the retrieval of a body from over the Mount Morgan Range,” Kevin said. He says it was what made him decide to stick with the SES. “Being involved in that made me see that this kind of service was really needed. Providing support and assistance. It was something I wanted to do and something I knew I could do.” And he certainly wasn’t wrong. During Kevin’s 36 years with the service, he served in many capacities and assisted in countless rescues and support efforts. In August, 1993 he was appointed to the position of Local Deputy Controller and in November ,1986 he went on to become the Local Controller until he resigned from the position in January, 2002.
“Back in those days you had to register a UHF radio, and to do that, you had to be a part of a radio club. There were quite a few locals with such an interest around this time that we actually started up our own club. It was for fun mostly, for things like ‘fox hunts’ – like hide and go seek with cars,” Kev said.
Kev’s involvement with the SES and his passion for supporting others also paved the way for a number of other roles. From his initial sign up with the SES, Kev went on to become an Auxiliary Firefighter, where he is currently a Lieutenant. He also signed up as an Honoury Ambulance Officer which has led to his current and long serving career as a paramedic.
Despite their initial use for amusement, Kevin said it wasn’t long before the more serious benefits of the radios were brought to their attention.
His time with the local service is nothing short of inspirational – and this is evident when hearing words from his colleagues.
“During one of our club meetings, we were approached by Robby Butler, who was the nominated controller of the State Emergency Service at the time,” Kev said.
“Kev is a classic example of a community minded citizen,” Deputy Local Controller for the Mount Morgan SES Unit, Darren Barnicoat said.
“He asked us if we’d like to sign on with the SES and use our radios to a better advantage for the community.”
“On behalf of all of the Mount Morgan SES Group, I would sincerely like to thank him for his dedication and the commitment that he has put into the Mount Morgan group and community.”
Kevin, along with other club members didn’t take much convincing and the local unit soon welcomed a number of new members to their ranks.
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Pictured: Kevin accepts a certificate of appreciation, presented by Acting Regional Manager for Qld Fire Emergency Services, Eamonn Lennon.
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Draft budget includes promising projects for Mount Morgan
Mayor of Rockhampton Regional Council, Cr Margaret Strelow released the 2014/2015 draft budget last week, and with that, the announcement of some exciting proposed projects for the Mount Morgan area. Releasing the draft last Thursday, Cr Strelow described the upcoming budget as “the payback for the people of the Rockhampton Region”, following a difficult twelve months of culls, cutbacks and changes. “At a cursory glance, this budget will paint an exciting story for the Rockhampton region,” Cr Strelow said. During the release, the Mayor announced a number of headline items to be delivered through the budget, including rebates and reduction in public facility admissions, as well as the introduction of a number of community projects. Among the list are two items specific to the Mount Morgan area. Cr Strelow announced funding for a shade cover for the playground at the Mount Morgan Dam, as well as seed funding toward the establishment of a music festival in Mount Morgan. Discussing the two items with the Argus last week, Cr Strelow said both items are something she sees as highly beneficial to the local area and region. “I understand how important the shade is at the Mount Morgan Dam’s playground,” Cr Strelow said. “It was something Councillor Rutherford and the community brought up a number of times and we know it is going to be something that will improve the area even further and have tremendous benefit. “The announcement of the shade cover has already been met with such strong support in the community, which is great.” The Mayor said the notion for the music festival has also been something which has been met with community interest. “Also what we have announced is that Council will be providing seed funding for a music festival, to be held in Mount Morgan,” Cr Strelow said. “The specifics of how it will unfold are to be confirmed, but what we envisage is that overall it will be driven within the community, and that it will showcase local talent and other guests.”
Cr Strelow said the idea for the festival came from hearing some of Mount Morgan’s musical talents first hand. “Well the push for it actually came when I was attending a netball fundraiser in Mount Morgan and I was sitting listening to the local band, Whiskey Remorse. I thought “what amazing talent” and that Mount Morgan has so much going for it as a community.” “I began thinking of events the likes of Woodford and it just seemed to me that was something that could work so well in Mount Morgan. “I have often spoken about the strong need for something like this in our region and having it held in Mount Morgan would just give it a particular flavour. “I raised the thought with a few locals and it seems as though there’s a sense of agreeance to have something like this, so I am really excited to see this eventuate.” Cr Strelow said there are also a couple of blanket items which she is looking forward to seeing fruition; namely the reduction in costs to pool admissions and green waste drop offs. If the budget sees full adoption, Rockhampton Regional Council is set to reduce pool admissions right across the region to $2 per person from July 1st. The date will also see Rockhampton Region residents no longer pay for green waste loads at accepting waste management facilities. The budget draft will go to Council on the 27th of June. For further details on the draft budget, head to Rockhampton Regional Council’s website: http://www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au Further details on the proposed music festival can also be found in upcoming issues of the Argus. Pictured: Shade covering for the Mount Morgan Dam’s Playground is one of the items included in the draft 2014/2015 budget.
Weaving their way to a warmer winter
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Winter has finally kicked in across the region and for most, this means an opportune time to kick back at home nestled under a warm blanket with a good book or movie. For others however, it’s a time of year that is anything but comfortable. The Homeless Connect event will soon take place, and aims to support a large number of people in the region currently experiencing homelessness. The annual initiative will again provide an opportunity for those without safe and secure housing to attend a full day event, offering support, information and basic essential services. The event is a collaboration of the Rockhampton Regional Council, Government, and business and community sector agencies around the region. Members of the local community also play an integral part in the event’s success – donating a range of items and supplies during the event’s lead up. Among those who have heeded the call this year are the Mount Morgan Lively Knitting and Crochet Club. Members of local group recently passed on an impressive number of hand stitched items toward the event, including blankets, beanies and scarves. Rockhampton Regional Council’s Committees Representative, Councillor Rose Swadling accepted the donation on behalf of the event last Tuesday. The donation was one of two set for the event, with more woollen items to be passed on by the local group in the upcoming week.
Councillor Swadling said the Mount Morgan knitters annually donate their valuable time with their contributions bringing enormous benefits. “Each year, the Mount Morgan knitters get together and spend hours on end making colourful, and most importantly, warm beanies, scarves and blankets for those in need. “And each year, they display such wonderful community spirit, a great team effort and are truly inspirational – Thank you for making a real difference.” The 2013 Homeless Connect will be held at the Rockhampton Showgrounds this Thursday (June 19). For further information, please contact Rockhampton Regional Council on 4936 8569. Pictured: Councillor Rose Swadling with some of the Mount Morgan Lively Knitting and Crochet Club’s donation to the 2014 Homeless Connect. The donations were accepted at a presentation and afternoon tea held at the Mount Morgan Library last Tuesday.
Goodwill flows for Kindy Care Goodwill was overflowing for Mount Morgan Kindy Care earlier this month, thanks to a generous donation through the local incentive program, Random Acts of Kindness. The children were presented with a box of the newly released Random Acts of Kindness bottles of water, as well as two delicious cakes. The special deliveries didn’t sit idle of course, and the children gladly carried out their own kind act by presenting the residents of the John Cani with one of the cakes. The children took great pleasure in passing it on, as well as enjoying their cake and bottles of water in an afternoon tea. Pictured: Kindy Care Owner, Lisa Wyvill, John Cani Manager, Jonathan Clarke and members of Kindy Care - Tyson Carroll, Elissa Banyard, Sienna Miller and Alexander Allen. Photo supplied.
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Mount Morgan Rotary Club calls for helping hands in latest project
Since their establishment in 1957; the Mount Morgan Rotary Club has been known for giving a hand to those in need. Their latest project is proving no exception, and if anything, it couldn’t be any more literal. The local Rotary members are looking to supply artificial hands to landmine victims around the globe, through a Rotary Australia Project – “Helping Hands”. Known as “Helping Hands”, the project sees the construction and delivery of prosthetic hands to victims in Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, India and Thailand. It aims to assist some of the estimated 384,000 people who have lost one or both hands to landmine accidents. The Mount Morgan Rotary Club will see the construction of ten hands later this month. “Each year we try and provide assistance to a worldwide project and the Helping Hands was something we were all excited about,” Mount Morgan Rotary President, Del Rowley said on the project. “Through Rotary, we are always eager to be involved in activities which make a positive change and the Helping Hands project is something that makes a world of difference to its recipients.” The local club has purchased the materials for the creation of ten hands; costing a total of $3,000.
News from Mount Morgan RSL ANZAC Day 2014 is behind us and we are already looking forward and making preparations for 2015. A very special day with one hundred years of history behind it. It will also be a momentous day for the Mount Morgan R.S.L. with our membership going from seventeen to over fifty in the last four months. For a small town of around 3,000, that makes us one of the largest R.S.L. clubs in Queensland country areas. People are still coming forward to join. The core members of the club are working on a date to have a “mix and mingle” evening. This is to be held at the Community Services Hall, with a band, supported with karaoke - alternating through the evening. There will be supper, lucky door prize, raffle, on the spot, best dressed and other types of entertainment. We hope to have a pick up and drop off vehicle so that guests can relax and know they will get home safely. Watch this space for more details and dates to be set in the near future.
The Rotary members will be constructing the hands this month, and are welcoming all interested to lend a hand in their creation. “The hands are each comprised of 38 pieces, and take around two hours to be completed,” Del said. “With ten hands to be built, we would love to welcome everyone interested to become involved on the day.” The building of the hands will be overseen by Helping Hands facilitators who will demonstrate how to build the hands and provide assistant throughout the morning. Upon completion, the artificial hands will then be sent overseas and delivered to the recipients by RAWCS Project volunteer. A photo of the hands’ builders and a message from the local group will also be included with each hand. The Helping Hands project will take place at the Men’s Shed (located at the Mount Morgan Hospital) on Saturday, June 28 from 9am until 11am. For further details please phone 0418 186 124.
New members wanted: The Golden Mount Festival Committee is looking for new members to become involved and be a part of the planning for the 2015 Golden Mount Festival. Help keep this iconic event alive and strong in the community! The Committee are eager to welcome enthusiastic and like-minded people to join their ranks. Membership forms are available from the MMPAD Office (located at the Rail Complex) seven days. Please fill out this form with a fee of $10 and send it to the Golden Mount Festival Association: P.O. Box 152, Mount Morgan 4714.
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This Friday night: D.J. Gav - till late.
This Saturday night:
Whiskey Remorse, 7:30pm - 11:30pm
Official opening of new verhandah this Saturday night, 9pm! Come celebrate with us!
- Come dressed to the nines! - Champagne & cocktails!
Mount Morgan Central State School P&C Association
Position Vacant Tuckshop Convenor An opportunity exists for a highly motivated Tuckshop Convenor to work within the Tuckshop at Mount Morgan Central State School. The position will be Casual for 15 hours per fortnight. The rate of pay will be in accordance with the Parents and Citizens and Other Associations Retails Award State.
Duties and responsibilities:
• Actively plan for and maintain high standards of management and administration of the equipment and tuckshop at all times • To manage the staffing of the Tuckshop • Ensuring accurate records of all income and expenditure • Adherence to P&C policies, procedures and operations requirements • Ensure that correct food hygiene practices are adhered to.
Key Selection Criteria
1. Ability to work and manage a team of volunteers 2. Possess organisation and financial skills necessary to operate a school tuckshop 3. Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to relate to a wide range of people including staff, volunteers, students and other members of the school community 4. Knowledge of or the ability to learn quickly about: Stock control and ordering, Menu planning, food preparation and food hygiene standards, and Operating under the Smart Choices – Healthy Food and Drink for Queensland Schools initiative 5. Possess a current Working with Children Blue Card, or be able to possess a current Working with Children Blue Card.
Submitting applications:
All applicants are asked to supply a resume, complete an application for Tuckshop Convenor Form (available from Mount Morgan Central) and address each Key Selection Criteria. Applications can be returned either by Post: PO Box 42, Mount Morgan QLD 4714 In person: 44 Morgan Street, Mount Morgan QLD 4714 Or via email: admin@mtmorganss.eq.edu.au to the office at the school by 3:00pm 25th June 2014. Please mark your application: Attention P&C President. Please note: The successful applicant will be required to complete the Online Food Safety Course. Applicants will be subject to a Criminal History Check.
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News from Mount Morgan Rotary Club
Did anyone say concert tickets?...
Hi Argus fans,
A stack of locals have already purchased tickets, and a sincere thanks to all for getting in so early. If you haven’t had a chance to grab yours yet, worry not – you still have time.
Vocational visits
Well the countdown is on for the Wendy Matthews concert, with just under one month until the big event!
Rest assured we will be advising when ticket numbers are low. To be sure to avoid disappointment however, call in to our office and pick up one of these babies! Tickets are available from our office (located at the Mount Morgan Rail Complex) daily. It’s a night not to be missed, with over three hours of musical magic! The night will include performances by the very talented Wendy Matthews, Kate Leahy, Whiskey Remorse and 3 Degrees.
Find us on Facebook!
Have a Facebook account?? So do we! Through our page, keep up to date with the Argus releases, community news and upcoming projects. We also will soon be kicking off our “Sharing is Caring” posts shortly – which just may see you win some great local prizes. The first up for grabs will be a free pass to the Wendy Matthews concert! You can find us by searching – Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Incorporated.
School Sports Day!
We’d like to say a very big congratulations to the students of Mount Morgan Central for putting in such great efforts at their recent School Sports Day. There are definitely some Speedy Gonzales in our midst! Keep an eye out for a few pics and all of the results in our upcoming issue. Best of luck also to the students of Mount Morgan High for their sports day this week! We know journalism is to be free of opinion or bias... but GO KENDALL!! ;)
Happy birthday!
We finish off with a birthday message to our Vice President, Rosemary Izzard who celebrated her birthday on the 7th of June! We hope you had a wonderful day Rose! Don’t forget that you too can wish your near and dear a happy birthday through the Argus! Simply send through your birthday wishes along with a pic to mmpad@bigpond.com You can also stop by our office with the details. Until next time, don’t forget to find us on Facebook!
We’re sure we’re not alone in wondering where the first half of 2014 has gone. Although the months seem to have flown by, reflections on the first half of the year include some exciting projects for our team of the Rotary Club of Mount Morgan: Throughout each year, our club carries out vocational visits – stopping at local businesses, and/or the businesses of Rotary club members. Our vocational visits for the year included a fantastic journey back in time when we headed around the town and mine site with TMC Tours. This was followed by a BBQ lunch at our picturesque Dam. A big thanks to John for a great day out. Our second and most recent vocational visit was a dinner at the Silver Wattle Caravan Park’s bush kitchen. A huge thanks to Sarah, Mark and Maggie for hosting us and supplying an unbelievably delicious meal!
Donations
Throughout the year, we also carry out a range of fundraisers – which see our group support projects on a local, national and even international level. One of our recent overseas donations has included the purchase and delivery of two Shelter Boxes to Pakistan. These “homes in a box” support disaster stricken areas, and aid individuals who have been left homeless. Another recent overseas support has been a monetary donation of $1,000 to the Umonja Orphanage, located in Africa.
Upcoming project
As you may have read earlier in this issue, our group is looking to supply ten artificial hands in support of landmine victims across the globe. This is a fantastic project and it’s a real privilege to be involved with this. Again, a warm welcome to all who would like to be involved in building the hands with us – this will be taking place on the 28th of June, 9am until 11am at the Men’s Shed - Mount Morgan Hospital.
Other news:
You may spot around the township a new booklet that has been released by Rotary Australia. Entitled “RotaryHumanity in Motion Down Under”, these booklets give a great background and information on Rotary projects at home and throughout the world. Locally, they’ve been distributed around businesses, doctor’s rooms, hotels, schools and library; so be sure to have a read. For further details on the Rotary Club of Mount Morgan, including how you too can become a member, please phone Del on: 0418 186 124. Find the team who bring you the Argus on Facebook! Search Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Incorporated.
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by Trish & Greg Mathers
What is domestic and family violence?
Domestic or family violence occurs when one person in a “relationship” uses violent or abusive behaviour to control another. The behaviour which may be classified as domestic or family violence includes: Physical abuse, damage to property, harassment or intimidation, sexual abuse, verbal abuse, financial abuse, or threatening any of the above. Domestic violence does not just occur between spouses. There are a number of relationships offered protection under the laws of Queensland. These include: • Spousal: defacto, parents of a child, same sex couples • Intimate personal: 2 people in an established relationship • Family: related by blood/marriage, or culturally related • Informal care: carer assisting with day to day living Who does it affect? Domestic violence can have a significant impact not just on the victims of the violence or abuse, but those who reside in the house including children and pets. Victims of domestic or family violence can not only be left with serious physical injuries but abuse can affect their confidence, self esteem and ability to make clear judgements. Children are often those who can be affected the most. Exposure to domestic and family violence may take away a child’s sense of security and safety. Some possible effects can include: physical injury, anxiety, depression, poor sleeping habits, anger, withdrawn behaviour. How do I recognise it? Victims of physical violence can be easier to identify than those who suffer from emotional or psychological abuse. Often this form of abuse can go on for long periods of time without being identified. Some early warning signs can include: controlling what their partner wears and/or how much their partner spends,saying things to belittle or talk their partner down, jealousy, continually placing blame on their partner if something goes wrong, constantly checking up on who their partner sees or where they are going. What can I do? If you suspect someone you know is involved in domestic violence there are certainly ways you can help. It is never advisable to put yourself in a position where you could be in danger. Always contact police in an emergency or if someone’s life is in danger. You can contact your local police station or alternatively ring Triple Zero (000). By just offering support or being there to listen can often be an important first step in helping resolve the situation. Who can help? In an emergency dial Triple Zero (000). There are many support and referral agencies available: DV Connect (women’s line): 1800 811 811 Note: this is toll free 24 hours and calls cannot be recorded on your telephone account Mensline: 1800 600 636 Lifeline (counselling service): 131 114
Gosh, the time seems to rush by lately. We have passed our little eastern grey joey onto another (more experienced with macropods) carer, and the little blackstripe ‘Woollie Jumper’ has to leave us very soon. I must admit it is very hard sometimes to get anything done when we have one joey on 3 hourly feeds and one on 4 hourly feeds. By the time the bottles are washed, pouches changed etc., and then the blackstripe has to go outside for hours every day fully supervised, there doesn’t seem much time left. People often ask how we manage to part with the animals we raise, and many say that they just couldn’t do it. Well, it is hard. The longer they are with you the harder it gets, but we have to put ourselves in the mindset from the start, that they are just temporary lodgers. The ‘call of the wild’ comes to them, they get more and more restless, and want less of our company. Even Woollie Jumper stands gazing out the back door, or gazes longingly out the window when she is inside, and often pesters us no end until one of us takes her out in the yard. I had to have the Channel-Bill cuckoo euthanased last week, because despite every effort on our behalf he just couldn’t fly. He was an adorable bird, and it was a great shame, however it would not be fair on a bird that migrates thousands of kilometres every year to be kept in a cage for 30 or 40 years, or whatever his lifespan was; and it is also illegal to keep native animals in captivity. Perhaps if the Channel-Bill had been given a correct diet by the person who found him, he may have had a chance. Who knows? It is really important for any baby to be given the right nutrition, whether it be birds or animals. This is one of the main reasons why members of the public are asked to pass wildlife onto a wildlife carer. I have noticed heaps of different birds around this winter to what usually appear around our yard. Some of them are just too quick to identify, as we need to get a good glimpse of their markings and their beaks. Meat eating birds tend to have a little hook on the tip of their beaks, such as butcher birds, or spear-like tips, so they can probe in the soil, under the bark, etc. Finches, which are seed eaters, have the same type of beak with sparrows, which we are all familiar with. Sometimes we just get a fleeting glimpse as they flit amongst the trees. Often times we can recognise the call they make, like the little double-bar finches who make a very sweet bub-bar call. The first double-bar finches we raised were so tiny, the four of them arrived in a matchbox, with plenty of room to spare, and for the life of me I couldn’t see their beaks, they were so tiny, so I pointed the feeding tube in the direction of their mouths, and they would latch on to it! This is the little eastern grey joey, fallen asleep after her bottle. She wouldn’t let the teat go!
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Prawn & Sumac Pasta Salad
We just did a road trip to Yungaburra via Cairns, and we were spoiled with fresh prawns. Sadly the weather was very cold and rainy for the week we were away. This got me thinking of faraway places like Spain, Portugal, Italy and Morocco - and wondered how I could use our lovely fresh local green prawns in a dish which could transport us to distance land just by the flavours, which could be served hot or cold. I came up with this lovely Mediterranean/Moroccan inspired dish. So please enjoy it as much as our family has enjoyed testing it for you all.
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• 1kg green prawns • 1 med onion – diced • ½ red capsicum – diced • 2 tablespoon oil • 1 heap tablespoon sweet paprika • 1 teaspoon salt • ¼ teaspoon black pepper • 3 cloves of garlic crushed • 2 tablespoons of sumac • 125ml or ½ cup of a light white wine • Plus 500g of precooked pasta (I use spirals)
How to make it: Simply heat oil in large pan and add onions and red capsicum. Sauté until onion goes clear. Add all spices and garlic (I only use half the salt) and cook for a minute. Now add your shelled prawns, stir together and cook for 10 minutes. Next, add the wine and cook with lid on for 10 minutes. While you are cooking these prawns, have your pasta cooking, or you could have had it precooked. Once the prawns are cooked, taste and adjust the salt (not too much - but prawns can handle a little extra salt). Now add the cooked prawns and all the liquor into the drained pasta and stir through together well. Now you can serve this hot as a hot pasta dish or put in fridge overnight and serve as a cold salad with a BBQ or a picnic lunch. Either as a hot or cold dish - this really transports you, so please enjoy.
Junior golfers prove they have a whole lot of talent
Activity at the Mount Morgan Golf Club has been in full swing of late, with a number of junior golfers getting out on the green. More than 40 junior golfers from around CQ descended upon the local course last month, for the Mount Morgan Junior Golf Open. The tournament is an annual event and attracts aspiring golfers from ages 5 through to 17. Congratulations to all for such a great effort on the day and to the event’s winners (listed below). 2014 Mount Morgan Junior Golf Open results: 3 Hole: Gross winner: Jake Jukes Net winner: Daniel Dans 6 Hole: Gross winner: Tristan Ling Net winner: Jayden Gardner 9 Hole – girls: Gross winner: Sophie Koczka Net winner: Caylin Lord 9 Hole – boys: Gross winner: Jacob Baynton Net winner: Connor Fulloon 13 Hole: Gross winner: Jonathon Kapernick Net winner: Brock Taylor 18 Hole – C Grade boys: Gross winner: Harry Shuttleworth Net winner: Jye Goltz 18 Hole – C Grade girls: Taylor Ingram 18 Hole – B Grade boys: Gross winner: Cameron Lord Net winner: Brody Ingram 18 Hole – A Grade boys: Gross winner: Raymond Foster Net winner: Ryan Stitt 18 Hole – A Grade girls: Gross winner: Georgia McManus Net winner: Morgan Lewis
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