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A P U B L I C A TI O N OF T H E R O LL I N G S T O N E & D I S T RI C T C O MM U N I T Y A S S OC I A TI O N
Free official newsletter of the Rollingstone and District Community Association Incorporated
AED (Defibrillator) available at Fisherman’s Landing, Mystic Sands Golf Resort, R&D Lions Club, Toomulla Little Library and Paluma Hall, for public use. Rollingstone Rag, August 2022
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AUGUST 2022 COVER: Sunset at Balgal Beach Photo supplied by Kirby Chesney THE ROLLINGSTONE RAG: Is a free publication produced by the Rollingstone & District Community Association Incorporated with news and information for residents and visitors to Rollingstone, Balgal Beach, Mystic Sands, Crystal Creek, Paluma, Mutarnee, Bluewater, Toomulla and surrounding suburbs in North Queensland, Australia. EDITOR: August Edition: Jennifer Greene EMAIL: rollingstonerag@bigpond.com TEL: 47707 799 ONLINE: https://issuu.com/rollingstonerag/docs For permission to reprint any part of this publication, contact the editor. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Rollingstone & District Community Association Incorporated.
ROLLY RAG DISCLAIMER The ‘Rolly Rag’ is produced by a team of volunteers — any comments, criticisms or complaints should be addressed to the Secretary, RaDCA Inc, Rollingstone, 4816. All text and layout remains the copyright of the Rollingstone and District Community Association Inc (RaDCA Inc) (the Publisher). The Rolly Rag (the Rag) can not accept responsibility for any unsolicited material or transparencies. The Rag is fully independent and its views are not necessarily those of any company, organisation, club or person mentioned herein. All copyrights and trademarks are recognised and all images are used for the purpose of the dissemination of information only. No part of this publication can be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Letters to the editor are encouraged by ‘the Rag’, as is the right to free speech. Any letters to the editor received and/or printed do not necessarily represent the views of the publisher. The publisher accepts no responsibility for views expressed by contributors through
freedom of speech, however, only letters supplied with a name and address will be published. Letters will be published with name only. We try to print articles as they are presented, but we do reserve the right to edit. ‘The Rag’ will endeavor to publish all articles submitted pending time limitations. Acceptance of an article by ‘the Rag’ is not a guarantee that the article will be published. The Trade Practices Act of 1st October 1974, relating to consumer protection, places a heavy burden on advertisers and publishers of such advertisements and articles. Section 62 of this Act imposes a general duty on everyone not to engage in trade or commerce, or in a conduct that is misleading and deceptive. In view of the obvious impossibility of ensuring that all advertising submitted for our newspaper complies with this Act, advertisers will appreciate the absolute need themselves to ensure that the Act is adhered to.
Rollingstone / Balgal Beach Rainfall Report July 2022
AED (DEFIBRILLATOR) AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES SEE FRONT COVER OF THIS MAGAZINE **AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC USE**
Rainfall as at 28th July Year to Date
54.3mm 1343.5mm
Wet Days
10 260
Maximum Temp
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Minimum Temp 7 Local Weather Station Information at:
13th July 13th July
www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=IQUEENSL849
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EQUIPMENT HIRE RATES The Community Association has the following items available for hire. All prices include GST.
RURAL TRANSACTION CENTRE Internet Access ............................ $2/hour (or part of) FREE for Students doing school projects and FREE for Job Seekers. Printing & Photocopying (Black & White) A4 Single Sided .........................................10¢ / page A4 Double Sided .......................................20¢ / page A4 50 or more off 1 original .....................05¢ / page A3 Single Sided .........................................20¢ / page A3 Double Sided .......................................40¢ / page A3 50 or more off 1 original .....................10¢ / page Colour Photocopying A3 or A4 .................50¢ / page Printing from Computer Black & White ...........................................20¢ / page Colour .............................................$1 / page Scanning & Printing (B&W). .................................50¢ / page Fax
First page ................................... $1.10 incl. GST) Consecutive pages ............................ $0.55incl. GST)
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Business Card .............................. .50¢ A4 ............................. $1.10 (incl. GST) A3 ............................. $2.20 (incl. GST)
Room Hire
1/2 Day ......................... $20 incl. GST) Evening ........................ $20 (incl. GST)
Tables ................................................. $5.50 each Chairs .................................................. $0.55 each Eskies................................................. $11.00 each Cold Room* per day or part thereof ..........$55.00 Chip Cooker* per day or part thereof ........$15.00 Cold room, Bain Marie and Chip Cooker are fixtures Cots and high chairs, wheelchairs, over-toilet seats and walkers available for loan at no charge. Note: Pick up of hire tables and chairs is between 8am and 2pm Monday to Friday only unless by prior arrangement with staff.
HALL HIRE Price on application All large functions ....................................$330.00 (includes the use of all hall facilities with the exception of cold room and chip cooker)
For more information regarding the Hall and Equipment Hire please call the Centre Manager on 4770 7855
Important document scanning ............................... $5.00
CENTRELINK ACCESS POINT AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE Centrelink provides phone, fax, copier and computer access for individuals wanting to access Centrelink services. To make a claim or an enquiry please make use of the equipment and services available through the Access Point. Limited Medicare services also available.
PARCEL COLLECTION SERVICE If anyone in the community would like a parcel picked up in Townsville and delivered to your gate. Call Chris at the Community Centre on 47707 855 to arrange. Collections are available weekly on Thursdays only. COST is only
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To find out what’s happening in the Community. Like and follow us on Facebook where you’ll find all the up to date information.
BALGAL BEACH MARKET Lots of Stalls Next Market:
10th & 24th AUGUST FREE WIFI now available from Mobile Library VISITING VET AT COMMUNITY CENTRE (3rd Thursday of each month)
Thursday 18th August at 9.30am The Community Association requests when attending the vet clinic at the Community Centre that you please take a seat and wait your turn, regardless of the nature of your visit.
PLEASE TAKE YOUR PLACE IN THE QUEUE
INDOOR CARPET BOWLS At the Community Centre Wednesday Mornings 9-11.30am only $2.50 This is a FUN activity and is guaranteed to be a winner!! All skill levels & all age groups. Just turn up and see how much fun you will have! Come and join us for a great time!
SATURDAY 6th AUGUST 2022 8am–1pm The Esplanade, Balgal Beach
BOARD GAMES! Played on the 3rd Tuesday of each month between 2-4pm at the Hall. Scrabble, Mahjong, Yahtzee and MORE!!! Bring along your favourite game if you want or play with any of our games! $2 for an afternoon of fun with likeminded people.
THE BOOK STATION At the Community Centre Monday to Friday
9-3pm
Australia is home to 2,500 varieties of spiders If you suffer from arachnophobia, then beware! There are more than 49,000 species of spiders in the world, and around 4,000 of them live in Australia. Rollingstone Rag, August 2022
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Don’t forget to send us your contributions for this page. Any news or items of interest are most welcome. Email your ideas, put them in the drop box at the back of the hall or leave them with Chris at the RTC.
The Washer/Dryer facility at the Community Centre is up and running!!! Please be aware that there is only 1 washer and 1 dryer, which means you could arrive to find someone else using it; so, there may be a waiting period. You supply your own detergent and conditioner; we supply power, water and the facility at a cost of $4 per load for the Washing Machine and $4 per load for the Dryer. This service is only available from 8am until 3pm, Monday through Friday. Phone Chris on 4770 7855 if you require further information.
AUGUST REMINDERS Bubbles & Brushes —4th August 4th Balgal Beach Markets—6th Aug Mobile Library—10 & 24 August Newcomers Morning Tea—13th August BINGO—13th August Board Games—16th August “VET @ HALL” - 18th August —9am Closing the Gap Fun Day—19th August Selectability Carer’s Meeting— 31st August
You don’t need to be a member of a Group to join in activities at the Community Centre. Just come along if there’s something happening and you’d like to be part of it. It usually costs $2 to participate, but if you want more information, call Chris on 4770 7855.
There is not long to go until The Rollingstone Pineapple Festival on Saturday 10 September. The program and competition entry forms are included in this edition of the “Rolly Rag”. There are limited, reserved parking spaces for visitors to the festival who hold a disabled parking permit. These must be booked prior to the festival. Please contact The Pineapple Festival Secretary Suzi Vincent on: 0409 880 902 or svincent@westent.com.au to book a disabled car space or if you have any other questions about The Pineapple Festival.
The Cahill Family and I wish to thank the individuals, members of the Community and Community Groups who rallied so beautifully with the passing of Peter. Your efforts, cards, flowers and words of kindness are gratefully appreciated. Gwen Rollingstone Rag, August 2022
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Are you able to help out at our famous Rollingstone Pineapple Festival on Saturday 10th September? We need volunteers to do a 3-4 hour shift and then enjoy the Festival.
We need attendants at the two entries to help with the gold coin donations and programmes starting at 8.00am.
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Relieving other volunteers and ensuring that volunteers have water and a meal ticket from the Lions Club outlet.
WANTED! COMMUNITY HAIRDRESSER Please contact Chris at the Community Centre on 4770 7855
Please contact John Holliday on 0414808483 or email john09255@gmail.com
THE ROLLINGSTONE SES GROUP URGENTLY NEED VOLUNTEERS!! Are you the type of person who takes a hands on approach to emergencies? The SES responds to many different types of activations as a result of disasters and emergencies. SES Volunteers are: “Ordinary people doing extraordinary things” If you would like to help, we will find a way to utilise your talents and expertise. For more information visit your local SES HQ training night on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month or phone
0460 692 749
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Covid-19 mask wearing is no longer required. Social Distancing, Hygiene practices and staying at home if unwell are still to be observed.
Every 7:30am Catholic Mass at Com/Centre Sunday Hall 9.00am 9.00am 8am 1pm 2pm 2pm
Linedancing - Each Monday Indoor Bowls - Each Wednesday Weight Circuit - Each Friday Monday Cards; Thurs Cards in Community Craft - 2nd Tuesday of Month Board Games - 3rd Tuesday of Month
10,24 11.30am Mobile Library (two bin day) August The Association found it necessary to temporarily postpone the Seniors Meet Juniors – due to the extreme cold and flu season. Better to be safe than sorry. Notifications will be forwarded as soon as a new date is arranged. The Carboot sale went well. We had 23 sellers and people came and went all morning. Thanks to the Lions for getting the Sausage Sizzle up and going. Thanks also to Dan and Mon for the wonderful coffees and slushies. A big thank you to Michael and Reece for your expertise with the posters, bollards and bunting. Your enthusiasm was infectious and assistance priceless. In conjunction with the Carboot Sale, the Art Exhibition saw a constant stream of visitors on the Saturday. Numbers were a little down at Friday Night’s opening but that did not dampen the spirit of the evening. Everyone enjoyed themselves immensely. Many thanks and congratulations to the members of A@RT for organising the exhibition and presenting over 90 paintings and other media for exhibition. Congratulations to all exhibitors and especially to the Bubbles and Brushes crew. It was lovely to see your work being presented for viewing. The Camp Oven Cooking workshop is being presented on 30 July, - a bit too late for this RR but will give a small rundown on how good the food was in next month’s RR. August will see the Rollingstone Community Centre present “Closing the Gap” Activity in conjunction with Sue Thompson, Rollingstone, Mutarnee and Bluewater Schools, Northern Beaches High School with Shalom Primary School Students visiting. This will be a morning of First Nations dance and music, art, indoor and Rollingstone Rag, August 2022
Rollingstone Bus – Each Thursday – 4,11,18,25 leaving the hall at 8am – bookings August essential. 4,11,18,15 NoTCH Mobile Playgroup August 9:30am at the hall NoTCH & Second Bite Food Relief 13 August 9.00am New Residents Morning Tea 13 August 1pm Bingo @ Community Hall 18 August 19 Aug 31 August
9am MARGARET THE VET Text 0403262212 9.30am “Closing the Gap” Community Fun Day @ Rollingstone Community Centre 10am - Carer’s Meeting with “Selectability”
outdoor activities. The school students will be divided into 8 supervised groups. This is a wonderful opportunity for the students from the different schools to come together in a group, socialise, and interact while participating in culturally orientated activities. Members of the public are encouraged to attend to observe the activities. The day will culminate with all the students participating in the dances and music learned during the activities. Welcome to Rollingstone/Balgal Beach is happening 13 August – this morning tea is open to everyone in the community and is a chance for new residents to meet and mingle with other locals. Please call 47707855 to RSVP for catering purposes. 31 August will be the first meeting of the Carer’s with Selectability. This meeting is open to all those in the caring role who feel they will benefit from meeting with other carers for a chat. You are not alone. Attending this first meeting will be an opportunity to have a say in how the meetings will run and the types of activities and opportunities open to Carers these days. Come along for a cuppa and a chat. Please call Chris on 47707855 to add your name to come along. The washer/ dryer is a great hit with travellers. Please call the RTC (47707855) to check availability before coming to the centre. M-F 9am-3pm. $4 each for washing and drying. BYO laundry powder and conditioner.
Until next month – look after yourself……you are the only one who can! Cheers Chris 7
Your Local Community Pharmacy Bluewater
Healthsave Pharmacy
2 Purono Parkway, Yabulu 4818
PH: 07 4778 6233 FAX: 07 4778 6733 8.30am – 6pm Monday – Friday 8.30am – 1pm Saturday
Balgal Beach Healthsave Pharmacy 114 Mystic Avenue, Balgal Beach 4816
PH: 07 4770 7400 FAX: 07 4770 7399 8.30am – 5pm Monday – Friday CLOSED—SATURDAY & SUNDAY
FREE Blood Pressure Checks *Hire Equipment *NDSS Agent – Diabetes Supplies Blister Packaging for your medicines *Full Prescription Service *Delivery available for those in need *Ear Piercing *Faulding Vitamins MLE – Making Life Easy (Large range of Home Healthcare aids)
Pharmacy Choice Brand Products (Quality product made affordable with 100% money back guarantee). Easy parking available
Attention all Carers Is presenting an initial Carers Meeting planned for 31 August 10 am in the RTC. Everyone in a Caring Role is invited to attend. No need to book, just come along.
For more information, please call Chris on 47707855 Rollingstone Rag, August 2022
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BLUEWATER MEDICAL PRACTICE 2 PURONO PARKWAY, PURONO PARK
BALGAL BEACH MEDICAL PRACTICE 120 Mystic Avenue Balgal Beach
Tel: 47707 244 Fax: 47707 100 Open Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm Saturday 8.30am to 1pm Tel: 07 4778 6444 OR you can book ONLINE via our website www.bluewatermedical.com General Practitioners and Allied Health Services
Email: manager@balgalmedical.com.au Monday to Friday 8.00a.m. to 4.00p.m.
Appointments are necessary.
Attending Doctors: Dr Vladimir Hasa Dr Olga Hasa Dr Diana Hopkins Dr Lucia Rajnoch Dr Clyton Banya Dr Meena Urkude Physiotherapy Free Movement Physio (Fortnightly) Pathology Wednesday 8.30am-12noon
At Balgal Beach Medical Centre Every third Saturday of the Month
20th AUGUST 2022
For all other appointments and dental emergencies, we welcome you to your dental home at MYTOOTHDOCTOR TM Family, Paediatric and Special Care Dentistry Bushland Beach Medical Centre www.mytoothdoctor.com.au T 07 4751 8999 Rollingstone Rag, August 2022
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Feeling stressed, worried, concerned, distressed, sad, alone? Please know, that I can help you. Counselling & Therapy Services Dianne Leed
Counselling Therapist–Expert in Complexity
AMHSW AASW MBS di.counsellingtherapy@gmail.com Ph: 0456851936 Practicing out of the RTC Rollingstone Community Centre
Feeling depressed, anxious, issues with coping? I can help. Contact Counselling & Therapy Services, for support. Treatment is provided for all Mental Health & personal concerns. Consider the opportunity to grow & develop. I believe in the uniqueness of the individual; to enhance your capabilities. To have a safe & confidential space, to be heard & supported, is to be authentic, heal & grow. Treatment, compassion respect & empathy is the essence of my practice as a Therapist. In person consultations are now available at the RTC. Speak to your GP about services funded under Medicare. (Bulk Billing)
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NEWS Regretfully, there will be no commentary from “Sancho Panza” this month. Wishing Sue and her nearest and dearest good health and few tribulations and hope to have an update next month. Until then ….
Live well, love much, laugh often.......... “Sancho Panza”
I THOUGHT I WAS IN A BAD MOOD BUT IT’S BEEN A FEW YEARS SO I GUESS THIS IS WHO I AM NOW. Rollingstone Rag, August 2022
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Hello Rollingstone, CONGRATULATIONS the People’s Choice Awards! First Place… Anne Walsh for ‘Solitude’ Tied Runner-up… Ann Martin for ‘Lei Mei’ Runner up… Anne Walsh for ‘Ocean Splendour’
Winners received a Certificate and monetary prize which were presented at our Awards’ Night Dinner on Friday 22nd July at the Golf Club Restaurant. A big thank you to those who made it to the opening night,and during the weekend, of our Annual Exhibition, to RaDCA (especially Chris Martin), to Nick DaMetto, to Lions and of course our hard working team. Once again it was a great success and our community was able to view and purchase some wonderful pieces. The timing of the Exhibition proved a little difficult; so if you have a preferred month in which you would like it held, let us know and we will add it to the list for discussion. Now, just a quick reminder that our next Brush & Bubbles is Aug. 4th; details in advert. Hope to see you there…. A@RTeam
1st Saturday of Every Month! 8am to 1pm
NEXT MARKET
AUGUST 6TH
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Would you like to see a photograph you’ve taken featured on the cover of the Rollingstone (Rag that is)
Email your photos to rollingstonerag@bigpond.com Photos don’t need to be just of scenery or sunsets but they must be print quality, high resolution and in portrait format.. Rollingstone Rag, August 2022
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OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM Please tick the appropriate event and age group. All entries must be accompanied by an official entry form. One entry form can be used for multiple events (if entries are in the same age group)
Conditions of Entry: Event
Categories
Prizes and Details
Fancy Dress Competition – Pineapple Pirate /
Baby 0 - 2 years
1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20 Sponsored by GKC Shed Erectors
Toddler 3 – 4
1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20 Sponsored by GKC Shed Erectors
Prep – Year 2 Year 3 & Year 4 Year 5 & Year 6 Pineapple Cooking
Pineapple Fruit Cake Pineapple Jam Pineapple Chutney
1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20 in each age category Sponsored by RADCA 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20 – each category Sponsored by Otto’s Harvest Castletown Entry is free. Entries must be tagged with a name and phone number. Entries are to arrive at the Community Hall between 8am and 8.30am on the day, for judging. Winners will be notified by phone. Baked goods and preserves will be sold during the
Tractor Pull
$100 prize All entries in this event must be accompanied by a completed official entry form and a fee of $10/team. A team consists of five (5) people only
Rolly Thong Throw
Male Female
Tug of War
Male Female Junior
Pineapple Pass and Dash
Pineapple De Topping Competition
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Free entry. This is an individual event only, no teams are accepted. The event is won by throwing the thong the furthest distance. Prizes: $20 male and female
All entries to this event must be accompanied by a completed official entry form and a fee of $10 per team. A team consists of 5 people. Prizes: Male $100, Female $100, Junior $50
All entries in this event must be accompanied by a completed official entry form and a fee of $2/entrant. Teams consist of four people only. The first team member runs 75m to meet with the next team member, he/she passes the pineapple to the second team member and so on. The event is won when the fourth team member crosses the finishing line first (must still have the pineapple). Prizes1st $50, 2nd $20, 3rd $10 Most PineapThis is an individual event with the winner being the person who ples topped in de-tops the most pineapples in a set time limit. $100 prize 30 Seconds Shortest time This is an individual event with the winner being the person who to top 10 de-tops 10 pineapples in shortest time. $100 Prize Pineapples
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OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (cont’d) Event
Categori es
Prizes and Details
Karl Accorsini Memorial Pineapple Throw
Male
All entries in this event must be accompanied by a completed official entry form and a fee of $2/entrant. This is an individual event only, no teams are accepted. The event is won by throwing a Pineapple the furthest distance Prizes: Male - $120, Female - $120, Junior - $10
Female Junior
Balgal Broom Toss Competition
Male Female
Pineapple Themed Art Competition
Free entry. This is an individual event only, no teams are accepted. The event is won by throwing the broom the furthest distance. Prizes: $20 male and female Free entry. Entries to be delivered to the Rollingstone Community Centre Office (RTC) no later than 4pm Monday 5 September. Entries can be collected at the end of The Festival or at 9am Sunday 11 September. Prizes: $50 first prize, $30 Honourable Mention. Sponsored by Balgal Beach Pharmacy.
ENTRANT/ TEAM NAME:____________________________________________________________ AMOUNT PAID (If required): $____________ TEAM MEMBER’S NAMES:
ENTRANT/TEAM CONTACT DETAILS: Phone:______________________________ Email:_________________________________________ All entrants compete at their own risk and no liability will be admitted by the organising committee. Judges decisions are final. DISCLAIMER CLAUSE – applies to all competitions The Rollingstone & District Pineapple Festival Organising Committee AND The Rollingstone & District Community Association and the Rollingstone & District Lions, their agents, officials, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, contractors, servants or representatives (hereinafter referred to as “The Releasees”) are not responsible for any death, injury, loss or damage of any kind suffered by any person while participating in Rollingstone NQ Pineapple Festival and all related activities of (Rollingstone NQ Pineapple Festival), including injury, loss or damage which might be caused by the negligence of THE RELEASEES. Signature of Participant or Team Agent:_________________________________Date:____________________ Email form to: rollingstonepinefest@outlook.com Any queries contact: Festival Secretary: Suzi Vincent 0409 880 902 or rollingstonepinefest@outlook.com Rollingstone Rag, August 2022
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TRANSFER STATIONS
Domestic Waste and Recyclables Only No Bulky Items No Furniture or Rubber Tyres GREEN WASTE/ WHITEGOODS/ METALS/ ELECTRONIC WASTE AND FLUORESCENT TUBES ARE FREE
TOOMULLA Saturday Only 7.30am - 4.30pm
BLUEWATER Saturday & Sunday 7.30am - 4.30pm
Division 1
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Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club News G’day all, Our last BBQ was great although our member numbers were down due to people being away, others ill with colds etc. however, even with a small group we still always have a good time. We hope you all get well soon. The food was great as always, the fish and snags. The fish was cooked to perfection. Our cooks, Bruce and Bob really showed their expertise. Job well done guys. The good variety of desserts prepared by our ladies were beautiful also, and as usual, very delish. CAN’T HELP MYSELF, and I also noted everyone else had the same problem. The two Lucky Members draws were won by Joy and Shirley. Their prizes were two Lound’s Seafood vouchers. Of course, Col has the best seafood in town.
We also had an Aussie TRIVIA NIGHT to see whose knowledge is best. As always, loads of fun. It was won by team Bob, Teresa and Cheryl. Very smart guys. Our next BBQ is on the 14th August at the hall and will be our AGM as well. It would be great to see everyone there. Come along, join our club and share some new ideas. For information, call Linda on 049*9 343 573. Visitors are always welcome at our BBQs. Cost is $10 per adult, and kids under 12 are free. Members are always free. Yummy food. Well, all the best. Stay well and happy. Best regards from your Committee.
Rollingstone & District Leo Club Hello again from your local Leo Club and a warm welcome to those visiting our part of Paradise! We hope you are enjoying our North Queensland Winter Sunshine. On Saturday 30th July our Leos had a fun afternoon and evening at Pace Park with some sporting activities, Sausage Sizzle, Bonfire and marshmallows, as well as doing their detailed planning for their support to the Rollingstone Pineapple Festival on Saturday 10th September, with full details in our next Bulletin report. The Leos also had one-on-one time with Lions District Governor Michael Maclaren and Lions Club President Michelle during the course of the Activity, and heard how Leos and Lions are making a difference in their local communities right around the world. Rollingstone Rag, August 2022
And our School Junior Leos will also be supporting the Pineapple Festival with their involvement in the “Pineapple Pirate Pete” Schools Colouring-in Competition, with the winning entries displayed and winners in the various categories announced as part of the Festival Program. Their next School Breakfast will also be held on Tuesday 16th August, with the Junior Leos assisting with the Breakfast as part of their Leadership and Activity program. Till next month – keep safe and well, and remember if you want to meet new friends, do Fun activities and grow your Leadership Skills and Experience new Opportunities to Make A Difference in your community, then please consider joining our local Leos Club. Please talk to Leo President Taylah, any of the Leos, or contact one of our Leo Advisors:Travis Johnson: Mob 0439 540552 Shirley Muller: Mob 0407 114687 LEOs = LEADERSHIP, EXPERIENCE,OPPORTUNITY 18
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Our Local Wildlife Carers Wow, talk about winter weather, we have had the likes of never seen before, bbrr, blooming cold if you ask me. Ok so no-one asked but…..so its true.
I would like to introduce everyone to WRAPT: W Wallabies R Roos A and P Possums T Townsville
that banner. The same goes for possums, they come under the species Marsupials and we do those also. Most of you know Chris and I and we are so thrilled with the support and donations everyone has given us over the years so thought it only the right thing to do, introduce the new group we have joined. We are thrilled to be able to carry on the caring and rescuing we have been doing out here close to home and if anyone would like learn more of what we do we are only a phone call away and delighted to share our passion.
We are a relatively new group which has been born out of the Northern region. We do all of Townsville but felt a need to be based out in the northern area. We have dedicated, qualified carers for all the above animals which we specialize in but we also have carers who will take on birds as we live out this way and immediate care is essential.
We know we need to care and look out for our iconic animals so future generations may have the thrill of seeing them in their natural habitat. The latest report states that we have lost so many species of animals in the last few years, they are extinct which is disgraceful. The bush fires and floods did not help at all. We must all do what we can to keep our animals.
Wallabies and roos come under the species Macropods and we do any animal that comes under
Ciao Gaye n Chris
WALLABIES & KANGAROOS: GAYE LOVELL: 4770 7356 / 012 965 535 POSSUMS CHRIS GREEN 0402 084 588 BIRDS: PATRICIA 0447755861 Toomulla BERRY 0415654320 Bluewater If you require a deceased animal to be removed, please contact Council on 13 48 10
How To Report Animal Cruelty If you have been witness to animal cruelty, neglect or abandonment, or have seen injured wildlife, please report a Cruelty Case online by completing our online Cruelty Form (best approach when an animal is injured, sick or neglected and requires attention, but it's NOT an emergency). If an animal is seriously injured, ill or trapped and requires URGENT attention please contact our Cruelty Hotline:
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Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Inc HiI fellow member’s Our Picnic day was a great change for the club, lots of kids having fun and meeting other kids, enjoying a sausage sizzle by the water, we will be planning another day in the near future. We will be having a normal Friday night BBQ at the landing this month. It’s so good not to cook and enjoy a meal with delicious meat, fish and salads, Also a catch up with friends. Weather has been a bit chilly so bring a jumper. AGM meeting 26th August Members need to be paid up to date to vote. Hinchinbrook challenge starts the 1st August to 6pm 31st August. Get your registration in and start fishing. Good luck everyone. We will be attending the Pineapple Festival in September, with a few fishing games and will have memberships and information available, bring the kids and get them interested in a lifetime of fishing.
Everyone enjoys our Pineapple Festival, it’s such a good day so come along and make a day of it, join in with the fun. 1st October will be the Kids Fishing Classic, we will be advertising , so you don’t forget the date, kids will love it, Don’t forget your sun block and water bottles. Come to your local market and support local people, lots of amazing stalls to enjoy, grab a breakfast burger while you are there at our beautiful Balgal Beach waterfront. The Market is held on the first Saturday of the month on The Esplanade, Balgal Beach. https://www.facebook.com/balgalbeachmarket Anyone wanting to come along and join the fun, we meet on the last Friday of every month at the Landing. Member’s and kids eat free, non member’s $15. A courtesy bus is available for those who like a drink. This is not a BYO event. Fishing shirts are available for sale these need to be ordered. Please email for further details. Fishermanslandingfishingclub@gmail.com What do you call a fish that won’t shut up? - A big mouthed bass Take care and stay safe.
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Rollingstone RSL Rollingstone RSL is growing from strength to strength. We have more social gatherings planned for the next few months, including two bus trip outings….so keep an eye on our Facebook Page, Rollingstone RSL for updates. Over the last two months it has been wonderful to meet so many veterans travelling our country through the vans stopping over for a few days at the Golf Club. They have fabulous stories to share and have supported our various raffles to the max! Thanks guys, and safe travels. If you know veterans in our area who are not on social media, please share information with them. Joining in with our local RSL Friday nights at the Golf Club is also an excellent way to hear of ‘what’s
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going on’ and to meet up with other veterans. It’s all about supporting each other and the best way to do that is to make contact with other vets or speak to local President Ewan or Padre Bob. Have you ever wondered what is accomplished with funds raised from raffles or accepted donations? RSL Qld has many social programs in place to support the needs of serving and retired veterans, from helping with; reeducation, life outside of the military support groups, heath care initiatives, job search for those leaving the forces, education grants for the children of veterans and housing for those who find themselves homeless. Already in conjunction with RSL Qld, the Rollingstone RSL is providing support with a veteran who needed accommodation due to Townsville’s rental crisis. The photo below gives a good overview of support given during the first quarter of this year and shows the reason why supporting a local RSL in their fund raising is so very important to the wellbeing of many veterans across all of our military services.
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Office of Nick Dametto MP Member for Hinchinbrook Visit: 86-92 Herbert Street, Ingham QLD 4850 P: 07 4765 4700 | F: 07 4765 4709 |E: hinchinbrook@parliament.qld.gov.au
Weekly grocery shopping is leaving our wallets light North Queenslanders are being left with extremely light wallets when doing their weekly grocery shopping.
I often think we are extremely fortunate to have so many talented artistic locals around the Hinchinbrook electorate.
Recently at Woolworths in Ingham, broccoli was selling for an excessive $11.90 per kilogram, which was up from $9.90 the previous day, and don’t even get me started on the humble iceberg lettuce. Many of the price hikes of our staple vegetables have been put down to the heavy rain and low levels of sunshine which has reduced supply and quality. Unfortunately, when we visit grocery stores, we empty our wallets and walk away with just a few bags. With the cost of living rising rapidly, I’m encouraging our community to shop local where possible. In Rollingstone, we are extremely lucky to have local producers of various fruit and vegetables such as pineapples, watermelons, pumpkins, and mangoes. Next time you need to fill up the fridge, I encourage you to take the time to go straight to our farmers. By purchasing directly from our local producers, you are supporting local businesses and jobs.
Congratulations to our local artists and thank you to our local community groups for facilitating a wonderful evening enjoyed by all. I must congratulate Rosa Christian and the Committee Treasurer, Ann Martin, and their team of volunteers for their efforts over the years in creating and continuing to grow this event. I’d also like to thank Chris Martin from RADCA for her contribution to the event, as well as the Rollingstone Lions Club for running the bar on the evening.
Our nation’s farmers in horticulture and agriculture keep food on our table and I would like to thank our local farmers for their tireless work. While I have the opportunity, it was an honour to officially open the Rollingstone Art Exhibition on Friday 15th of May, in the absence of Cr Margie Ryder.
Nick Dametto MP Member for Hinchinbrook
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Rollingstone State School Hello Community We commenced this term with a trip to join Bluewater State School to celebrate NAIDOC day with some activities organised by Northern Beaches High School. The Program is organised and run by the high school students and they do an awesome job preparing informative and fun activities. It is now a highlight on our calendar and it is great for the students to mix with other schools. A big thank you to both schools for a wonderful day. This term we have three teams competing in the Townsville Schools Big Blast competition in Townsville on the 7th September. In preparation, each Monday we put our iPads and pencils down, grab our hats and each class participates in coaching sessions with our Townsville coaches for bowling, batting and fielding practice. Each Thursday, students are learning T-Ball, (bring back any memories?) with Mrs Jackson as part of PE and also selected students will also be training for Red Track athletics on the 8th of August in Townsville. Add some lunch time handball competitions and league tag with Chappy Travis and you have a very sporty term.
participating in Archery Tag against our students; should be well worth braving the cold conditions! On our term calendar we have dress up days, a movie night, lego competitions, a Leo’s Breakfast, high school transitions, community days and our beach walk at the end of term. Somewhere amongst all these highlights, we also have to complete all our learning in class!
Ekindy Pods
Two Ekindy Pods are operating at Rollingstone State School on Monday and Tuesday. As a school, we are unable to deliver a kindy program and we only provide a venue. We applied for the grant last year as we had many families not able to attend a kindy or day care centre in town. Both pods are operated by BushKids, and the children attending do a weekly online home session with a teacher from the Early Learning Centre, and one play day a week together. Miss Mandy is the facilitator for Bushkids and she organises a fantastic time each week for those attending.
There are a few spaces available this term, so if your child will be attending Prep next year and isn’t currently enrolled in a day care or kindy, please give Oh, and in case we need any more inspiration to get our office a call on 0747707313 to find out more. outside and be healthy and active, we are very lucky Kindy is an important transition in preparing children to have our Local Luge Olympian, Alex Ferlazzo, visit to be ready to attend school in Prep. Although us at Rolly to share his experiences. Can’t wait! Ekindy is fantastic, if you have the opportunity, I highly recommend attending an authorised Year 4/5/6 are preparing to go on camp in the next kindergarten for 5 days a fortnight. For all those little couple of weeks. We are trying to organise a threeones yet to attend school, head down to the year cycle with our camps to visit the rainforest, the Community Centre on Thursdays to play with Jodie at rural outback and the reef. This year we are heading Playgroup. to Paluma to join the environmental camp centre and to participate in some high flying acrobatic activities Andrew Stallman with Outreach. I have to say, the mention of Principal
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Toomulla News AED (Defibrillator) available at little library in Herald Street
Thank you to all those who responded positively to last month’s piece on supporting activities in Toomulla Beach. Unfortunately, no ideas for future events were forthcoming from the community so there are none planned in the immediate future. If you have a suggestion, please contact someone on the Toomulla Beach Community Association committee. The draw for the Winter Raffle was conducted together with nibbles, drinks and much frivolity. Thanks again to Rhonda and Rudi for the great work they do. Unfortunately, only one of the winners was present but the others have been contacted and advised of their prizes. Winners were: 1st Prize-Andrew Evans; 2nd Prize-Margie Gallagher; 3rd Prize-Shannon Fleming. Congratulations to all.
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Please note that membership of the Toomulla Beach Community Association is now due. Unlike just about everything else in this world at present, the fee remains unchanged at $5 per family. Membership offers several benefits and it is a small way of helping our community, so please contact Margie Gallagher as soon as possible. It would be nice to see every household in Toomulla Beach become a member of the association this year. A further reminder to everyone that the speed limit in and around Toomulla is 50km/hour and along the Esplanade it is 10km/hour. Please stick to these limits to help save the lives of residents and wildlife. By doing 60 or 70km/hour along Herald Street you may save 20 seconds. How important is this compared to saving a life? Most residents comply but there are still a few that seem to feel the speed limit doesn’t apply to them. It does. Many residents use the little library in Herald Street. It is a great community asset. Several new books have been added in the past few weeks including some recipe books that have been donated recently. Take a look when you are next in the area.
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AED (Defibrillator) available at Paluma Community Hall for public use June ended with a rush of activity. The annual Bush Dance by Wattle’n Gum on the afternoon of Saturday the 25th was preceded by the also very popular BBQ lunch. Even if you didn’t want to trip the light fantastic, the music itself was most enjoyable and a good laugh was had at the expense of the dancers as they mastered some of the steps. Some of the dancers have been attending this dance at Paluma for over 25 years. The Gold Coin entry donation is money well spent in supporting this unique community band. The next day saw the locals up early setting up for the markets. A good crowd was in attendance with a good variety of stall items available and the stallholders were well pleased with sales. The “ Bakers of Paluma “ held their inaugural baked goods stall with monies going to the PDCA. The range of home cooked fare was impressive and the 3 tables of goodies sold out. The Paluma Bakers are looking forward to doing it all over again at our 2nd October Market.
fell across it and had to be removed. No serious injuries were reported although a few bikes did not make it to the finish. In 2021 there was camping at Hidden Valley at the race finish with a party after to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the ride. It proved so popular that it was repeated again this year with a party on Saturday. This proved very popular again and the food trucks were kept busy. So too was the bar which was organised by the Paluma & District Community Association. The Paluma Rural Fire Brigade organised a barbeque in the Community Centre for the volunteers at lunch time on Sunday for a debrief and this was well availed of. So it is over for another year and Sam Steadman & Aline Herzog are to be congratulated on the organisation and the many volunteers were, as always, indispensable.
The crowds cleaned out the Sausage Sizzle before closing and the visiting public were entertained by some band members who played from the verandah.
By the time you read this Sam & Aline will be married and the community wish them many happy and adventurous years together.
The playground got a great workout by the many children. It was great to see the families enjoying a day out up the mountain.
Les & Lynn Hyland
July has been a dry month, in a rainfall sense that is! Although there was some 94mm in the first five days, there was absolutely nothing thereafter until the 16th. Needless to say the big event of the month was the “Paluma Push” and, unusually, light rain descended just in time for the race start and continued with some heavy spells until the last riders reached Check Point 1 at Paluma Dam. It was quite awkward handling the radio and keeping under the umbrellas as far as possible, not to mention writing down the messages and events taking place all the time. Lynn was assisted in directing the riders by Nick & Glenda as the longer courses had to turn right on a track around the lake while the “Recreational” riders went straight on across the Dam wall. Fortunately, the road to the Dam was in the best condition it has been in a long time although during the race a tree Rollingstone Rag, August 2022
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Please note that this is not operational during School Holidays
2nd Saturday of Every Month! Next Sitting — 13TH AUGUST
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YOUR PACE OR MINE WALKING GROUP Why not come along and join other likeminded people who are walking to improve their overall health? You will be most welcome. The hardest thing to do is to put on your walking shoes!
Walking is a fabulous way to improve heart health. How does it work? You walk at your own pace, for as long or short a time as you choose. The Group decides next week’s walk during the current walk. Where? Different routes are walked, in the Balgal Beach – Rollingstone areas, ranging from the Beach to local Parks. When? The Group meets on Wednesday afternoons and walk at various start times, depending on the Season (currently 4.30pm-5.30pm) Cost?...........Your time
Contact Trudy on 0432 325 733 Come along and join us, make new friends, get stronger and fitter and enjoy our lovely weather and community. Welcome!
AEDs (Automatic External
Defibrillators) Located in the Community
GOLF CLUB—beside the 5th tee At the bar
There are four (4) AED in the Community available for use when needed. There are 2 at Mystic Sands Golf Club; 1 is at the front of the bar and the other is beside the 5th Tee. 1 at Fishermans Landing and the 4th one is at the front of the Rollingstone Lions Den, Community Crescent.
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ROLLINGSTONE LIONS DEN at the entrance to the Den. First entrance after the Community
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When to call Triple Zero (000)
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Someone is seriously injured or needs urgent medical help. Your life or property is being threatened or in danger. You have just witnessed a serious accident or crime.
If you’re seeking non urgent 24/7 health advice, call 13HEALTH 13 43 25 84
The Community Op Shop Operating Hours:
Mon-Fri 9-3pm & Saturdays 9-12pm Clothes, nic nacs, kitchen wares, shoes, bedding and more !!! Located next to the Community Hall and Rollingstone District Association Resource Centre on Community Crescent just off Mystic Avenue, Balgal Beach Whilst we are grateful for all of your kind donations, please ensure your goods are in reasonable, sellable condition. We are unable to accept any electrical goods; large knives; bulky, chipboard furniture in any condition and definitely NO mattresses please.
Cash donations are also welcome! We are currently raising funds for larger facilities to accommodate even more great bargains.! Please drop in and have a browse and support your local community.
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Seniors Enquiry Line is a state-wide information and referral service for Queensland seniors, families, friends, grandparents and carers. We can help you with concessions, social activities, household assistance, retirement accommodation, financial and legal matters, health, education, transport and many other issues.
Kids Helpline
Supporting Queensland Grandparents The service was set up by the Queensland Government Department of Communities to support grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. For more information visit:.
https://www.grandparentsqld.com.au/
Lifeline
1800 551 800
131114
Kids Helpline is a national, free, private and confidential phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25 years. (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Lifeline provides Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to crisis support and suicide prevention services. (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
DVConnect Womensline
DVConnect Mensline
1800 811 811 DVConnect Womensline is a statewide telephone service offering free professional and non-judgemental telephone support to women who are experiencing domestic or family violence. They can help women to obtain safe refuge accommodation, confidential counselling and referral to other services. (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) Simply this is Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with others that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for Alcoholics Anonymous membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for Alcoholics Anonymous Rollingstone Rag, August 2022
1800 600 636 DVConnect Mensline is a statewide telephone service offering free confidential counselling, referral and support to men affected by domestic or family violence. (9am to 12 midnight, 7 days a week)
membership. We are self supporting through our own contributions. Alcoholics Anonymous is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution, does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses or opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. If you or someone you know have a problem with alcohol, please contact Alcoholics Anonymous on 4771 5411 or come to a meeting Monday nights 7pm at Rollingstone Rural Transaction Centre…….Phone: 4771 5411
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EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS Service
Number
All Emergency Calls (including Police, Fire, Ambulance and for reporting fallen powerlines)
000
Townsville Local Disaster Management Group Local Disaster Coordination Centre (only activated during declared emergencies)
1800 738 541
Townsville State Emergency Service (SES) - Tarping/Branches down
13 25 00
Queensland Police Service - Police Link (Non life-threatening calls)
13 14 44
Queensland Ambulance Service (Non lifethreatening calls)
13 12 33
Townsville City Council (includes Emergency After Hours, Flood information, Dengue outbreaks, Sun safety information)
13 48 10
Ergon Energy—Loss of Supply and Emergencies
13 16 70
Origin Energy—Natural Gas and LPG Gas Emergencies - leaks only
1800 808 526
North Regional Gas—LPG Gas Emergencies
07 4774 5111
Telstra
13 22 03
Optus
13 13 44
Townsville Hospital and Health Service
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, IT IS VITAL THAT YOU TUNE INTO YOUR LOCAL RADIO STATION
BE FIRE AWARE and BE PREPARED Help Keep our Community Safe Stay up to date with current fire restrictions:
https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au or https:// www.qfes.qld.gov.au Rural Fire Brigade Rollingstone/Hencamp: Raymond Pace: 4770 7285 / 0427 116 604 Fire Warden: Rob Pratt: 0407 634 361
07 4433 1111
Department of Transport and Main Roads (Road Closures)
13 19 40
Translating and Interpreting Service
13 14 50
Call from anywhere in Australia— 24 hours/7 days
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Rollingstone & District Community Assoc Inc.
Ambulance
44 Community Cres, Rollingstone 4816
C/O Northern Beaches Station ........................................ 47786 033
Committee:
Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club Inc.
President:
Sue Von Wald ....................................0407 753 562
President:
Bruce Smith ................................. 0407 157 515
Treasurer:
Lynne Prytherch .................................... 47707 689
Secretary:
Kerrie Cochrane .......................... 0412 492 861
Hon. Secretary
Chris Martin........................................... 47707 855
Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Inc.
Angie Barr..........................................0417 027 700
Email:
fishermanslandingfishingclub@gmail.com
Deb Calder ............................................ 47707 474
President:
Gavin Love ................................... 0419 387 856
Geoffrey Prytherch ................................ 47707 689
Secretary:
Kim Love ..................................... 0419 387 856
Ann Martin ........................................0408 100 083
Mystic Sands Golf Resort………………………………………..47707 355
Phil Thompson………………………………..0412.416.027
Playgroup
All Correspondence to: The Secretary 44 Community Crescent, Rollingstone Qld 4816 Community Centre Manager ............................................ Chris Martin
North Townsville Community Hub .................................. 47516 511 Paluma & District Community Association President:
Jamie Oliver................................. 0408 710 030
Email:
…………………………….. j.k.oliver@outlook.com
Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm………………….47707 855
1st. V. President: Sarah Swan .................................. 0439 492 351
Fax: …………………………………………………….. 47707 811
Secretary:
............................................................ TBA
………………………………rollingstonertc@bigpond.com
Treasurer:
Wilfred Karnoll ................................. 47788 441
Community Hall Phone (M-F 9am-3pm) @ op shop ........ 47707 153
Michelle Bird:
............................ mbird09@bigpond.com
ROLLY RAG
Rollingstone RSL
RTC
E-mail:
E-mail:
……………………………..rollingstonerag@bigpond.com
President:
Ewan Cameron ............................ 0417 719 043
Contact:
Rag office .............................................. 47707 799
Secretary:
Anna McRae:….secretary@rollingstonerslqld.net.au
Police
Rollingstone & District Lions Club
OIC:
Sgt Anthony Jacobs;
President:
2IC:
Snr Constable: Brendan Pownall
Rollingstone & District Social Group
POLICE LINK
................................................................... 131444
President:
Deb Calder........................................ 47707 474
EMERGENCY
......................................................................... 000
Secretary:
Cheryl Pearson ................................. 47707 027
CRIMESTOPPERS
..........................................................1800 333 000
Toomulla Community Association
Michelle Ambria .......................... 0490 338 668
Rural Fire Brigade
President:
Rollingstone
Raymond Pace.............. 47707 285 / 0427 116 604
Animal Contact Numbers
Fire Permit
Rob Pratt ...........................................0407 634 361
Animal Refuge ................................................................. 47745 130
Toomulla
Rudi Schwarz ......................................... 47707 813
Animal Ambulance (after hours) ..................................... 47745 130
Rhonda Schwarz ............................... 47707 813
S.E.S.
RSPCA Inspection ............................................................ 47744 714
Emergency - Flood or Storm..................................................... 13 2500
Straying Stock.................................................................. 47738 411
Duty Phone
National Parks & Wildlife Service .................................... 47212 399
………………………………………………………...0460 692 749
Rollingstone State School
N.Q. Wildlife Care Group ........................................... 0414 717 374
Principal:
Bird Rescue ............................................47707 356 / 0412 965 535
Andrew Stallman ................................... 47707 313
Rollingstone state school P & C Assoc.
Margaret Preston (Vet) .................................... TXT 0403 262 212
President:
Annie O’Brien…………………………….……0418 252 450
Livestock on Highway—REPORT TO ................................... 13 19 40
Email :
…………………………………….Rollysspandc@gmail.com
Justices Of The Peace ....................................................................
Mutarnee State School Principal:
Chris Martin, Community Centre, M-F 8am-4pm ..........47707 855
Michael Blake ........................................ 47708 131
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Rollingstone General Store 6.30am to 5pm every day 21 Rollingstone Street, North Queensland 4816 Rosco, Olga, Nessie & Eamon
Cheap petrol, diesel, oil and car products Gas cylinder refills Newspapers and magazines Gift cards and stationery Milk and fresh bread Pet food and bones Ice-cream Cold soft drinks, iced tea, flavoured milk Hot pies and sausage rolls Groceries and small goods
POST OFFICE FRESH COFFEE
Pay bills (rego, phone, power etc) Phone credit (all networks) Post parcels and letters PARCEL COLLECTION ONLY BETWEEN 9.00AM AND 5PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY
Barista quality Bounce coffee Latte, cappuccino, caramel, skinny, etc. Try our chocolate muffins
NEED HARDWARE?
FRESH FUIT AND VEGIES
Lots of new stock on display.
Potatoes Onions Tomatoes
Eggs Bananas Pineapples
Plus Extensive range of Frozen Vegetables FRESH MEAT IN CRYOVAC PAKS Going Fishing? We stock tackle, lines, lures,
BAIT for local conditions
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August 2022 Sunday
Monday 1 9am Line dancing at Hall
Tuesday 2 11am-1pm Paluma History Display
12.30pm Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
Wednesday 3 9am Indoor Bowls 4.30pm Your Pace or Mine Walking Group
Thursday 4 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community) 9.30am NoTCH Mobile Playgroup @ Hall & Second Bite Food Stall
Friday 5 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class
Saturday 6
5.15pm RSL Meat Tray, Raffles & Goose Club @ Mystic Sands Golf Resort
5.30pm Barefoot Bowls @ Golf Resort 7 7.30am Mass at Hall
8 9am Line dancing at Hall
9 11am-1pm Paluma History Display
12.30pm Cards @ Hall
1.30pm Crafts Afternoon @Hall
7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
14 7.30am Mass at Hall
15 9 am Line dancing at Hall
5.30pm BBB&LC 12.30 BBQ and AGM Cards @ Hall at Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
5.30pm Lions Business Meeting
16 9am-11.00am TAG Playgroup Rollingstone SS 11am-1pm Paluma History Display
10 9am Indoor Bowls 11.30am MOBILE LIBRARY
11 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community)
4.30 pm Your Pace or Mine Walking Group
9.30am NoTCH Mobile Playgroup @ Hall & Second Bite Food Stall
6.45pm SES training
5.30pm Barefoot Bowls @ Golf Resort
17 9am Indoor Bowls
18 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping
4.30pm Your Pace or Mine Walking Group
1.30pm Board Games@ Hall
9am Cards (in Community) 9am VET at Hall 9.30am NoTCH Mobile Playgroup @ Hall & Second Bite Food Stall 5.30pm Barefoot Bowls @ Golf Resort
21 7.30am Mass at Hall
22 9am Line dancing at Hall
23 9am-11.00am TAG Playgroup Rollingstone SS
12.30 Cards @ Hall
11am-1pm Paluma History Display
7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
28 7.30am Mass at Hall 10am Lion’s Brunch @ The Den
29 9 am Line dancing at Hall 12.30 Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
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30 11am-1pm Paluma History Display
24 9am Indoor Bowls 11.30am MOBILE LIBRARY
25 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community)
4.30pm Your Pace or Mine Walking Group
9.30am NoTCH Mobile Playgroup @ Hall & Second Bite Food Stall
6.45pm SES training
5.30pm Barefoot Bowls @ Golf Resort
31 9am Indoor Bowls 10am - Carer’s Meeting with “Selectability” 4.30pm Your Pace or Mine Walking Group
12 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class 5.15pm RSL Meat Tray, Raffles & Goose Club @ Mystic Sands Golf Resort
19 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class 9.30am Closing the Gap Community Fun Day 5.15pm RSL Meat Tray, Raffles & Goose Club @ Mystic Sands Golf Resort
26 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class
13 9.00am New Residents Morning Tea 12.30pm BINGO AT THE HALL
20 9am-12pm Op Shop Project Outback Dental at Balgal Beach Medical Centre 6.30 Back to the 50’s Night at the Community Hall. PALUMA
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5.15pm RSL Meat Tray, Raffles & Goose Club @ Mystic Sands Golf Resort Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club AGM SAVE THE DATE: 10 SEPT— PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL 10TH OCT KIDS FISHING COMP 15 OCT—SES 30TH ANNIVERSARY BBQ—PACE PARK
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Sunset at Rollingstone—Photo Courtesy of Betty Anderson
More work completed at Fire HQ
Suzi Vincent with the wreaths made from the Purple Poppies that were donated to commemorate all the animals that fought alongside our men and women during the wars.
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Rollingstone State School July Activities
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