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Tradies and Ladies magazine is a great read full of helpful tips, puzzles, competitions, local news and events. As true locals we understand the local area and we get involved in the community. With over 16yrs experience, we offer good old fashion service at a professional level, with no pressure, just honest, reliable commitment and understanding with no hidden extras. With 95% of businesses choosing Tradies and Ladies Magazine over all other print media we are proud to say, Tradies and Ladies Magazine is number 1 for service, quality and price. Your business is important to us, we promise to get to
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4 & 5. Local News 6. Cover Story - Red Collar Rescue 7. Local News 8. Haymans Electrical - Laundry advice 9. Business in Focus - Coral Coast Test & Tag 10. Finding the Light - Counselling advice 11. Local News 12. Local News 13. Rose Chapel Funerals - Funeral Cortege Etiquette MISSED YOUR COPY?
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Land tenure reforms boost agriculture and tourism
Major reforms to Queensland’s leasehold land system will provide greater security of tenure for leaseholders and help drive growth in the key agriculture and tourism sectors. Member for Burnett, Stephen Bennett said the Land and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 introduced into the Queensland Parliament, would slash red tape, reduce costs and modernise tenure administration for around 6,600 leases worth more than $60 billion, including rural and offshore tourism leases, across the state. “We promised at the election to grow agriculture and tourism as key pillars of the Queensland economy and increased security of tenure will provide the foundations on which they can be established,” Mr Bennett said. “They represent the first significant phase of restructure to Queensland’s land tenure system, and the Land Act since it came into effect in 1994. “The proposed amendments will deliver greater security of tenure for leaseholders in the Burnett and significantly reduce red tape and business costs. “The reforms will also encourage more investment
opportunities in the agriculture and tourism sectors; generating jobs and economic benefits for communities, particularly in rural and regional areas.” Mr Bennett said the reforms would allow rolling term lease arrangements for agriculture, grazing and pastoral land including state forests and timber reserves, as well as offshore island term leases, with a much quicker and simpler lease renewal process and minimal requirements for the roll-over of a lease. He said the reforms would also remove corporation and aggregation restrictions under the Land Act 1994, which are outdated, inflexible and ineffective in today’s business and land management environments. The repeal of these provisions will give lessees in the region greater security of tenure and certainty to grow their businesses and streamline the administration of the restricted tenures. More information is available at: www.dnrm.qld. gov.au/land/accessing-using-land/state-land/ policies
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LOCAL NEWS New boardwalk link to showcase zoo and river Is there something the community should know? Ph: 0488 754 816
Construction is underway on a new boardwalk that will link Alexandra Park and the existing riverside walkways and to better showcase the Burnett River and the Zoo. Health and Regulatory spokesperson Cr Wayne Honor said the new boardwalk would provide the ‘missing link’. “The new boardwalk makes use of the existing boardwalk structure that goes down to the river and a fishing jetty which was constructed back in 2009,” Cr Honor said. “The latest addition allows visitors to get better views of the river as well as the beautiful waterfall and pond area at the bottom of Alexandra Park Zoo, which is often overlooked as the steep access is hard and there are many steps. “We’re also in the process of sourcing six more wallabies to showcase in this area of the Zoo.” Cr Honor said the latest addition to the existing boardwalk was approximately 30 meters long. “The new section is two metres wide and it comes complete with handrails and a gentle slope to provide easy access for people with disabilities and those in wheelchairs,” FOR EFFECTIVE MARKETING he said. The work also included approximately 10 THAT SIMPLY WORKS metres of connecting concrete pathway to PHONE: 0448 214 428 join to existing paths. Council awarded the construction tender or EMAIL: worth $155,000 to local builder Jeff Lennox. The new boardwalk is expected to be editor@tradiesandladies.com.au completed by the end of May, 2014.
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ed Collar Rescue started in 2009 when it came to our attention that dogs in the Wide Bay region were being put to death unnecessarily due to an absence of refuges. We started out just taking dogs that came through the local vet surgery from the pound, then as word got around, expanded as more pounds came on board. In January 2011, with the floods in Bundaberg causing huge numbers of displaced dogs to be left unclaimed, we approached the Bundaberg Council about allowing us to rescue these animals as well. What started out as a trickle of dogs, suddenly became a deluge, with up to 10 dogs a week coming into care. We also take private surrenders when space permits To this end we liaise with other refuges all around Queensland and down into New South Wales to move certain types of dogs into refuges where the specific needs and requirements of that dog can better be catered to. We also channel many dogs into the larger mainstream refuges where they stand a better chance of being found by their new family. Everything has been entirely self-funded, with the founders selling off a lot of personal items to fund the building of the pens initially, but as time moves on we have been fortunate that we are starting to receive donations from people in the community to help us try to expand at a similar rate to the demand. We are in constant need of materials and other items to help the refuge run on a day-to-day basis. We strive to ensure that each of them finds the perfect family and goes on to enjoy a happy and valued life. Each dog is desexed, vaccinated, microchipped and on heartworm prevention before leaving us, so that we know they stand the best chance of a long and happy life, and are not going to contribute to the hundreds of thousands of innocent animals that are put to death each year. Since Red Collar Rescue Inc started we have rehomed over 1,200 dogs. We always are in need of foster carers who can take a dog into their home and look after it while we find a suitable home for them. All they need to supply is the food and some love. We take care of the rest of the expenses. This gives a dog a loving environment rather than a pen to live in at the shelter and the dogs benefit greatly from this. We also learn so much more about the dog’s personality with regular check-ups with the foster carers. If you think you could help in this way feel free to contact us. It takes a lot to run a rescue and we are grateful for any help from the public in means of donations, volunteering time to walk the dogs or help at our fundraising events. Even if it’s just sharing the dogs profiles on Facebook and getting them and our name out there in the world. So many people are considering adopting a new member of their family rather than getting an intentionally bred dog. They are mostly surrendered just because they grew out of the cute puppy stage but are so deserving of a second chance at happiness. It can be very frustrating to see these poor dogs abandoned by irresponsible pet owners. We have changed the lives of so many dogs and more importantly bought so much happiness to many people through doing this. The happy outcomes make it so worthwhile. Remember … Don’t shop - adopt. If you can’t adopt - foster. If you can’t foster - donate. And if you can’t donate help spread the word so we can go on to save many more dogs. Follow Red Collar Rescue on Facebook, contact them or view current dogs looking homes via the website: www.redcollarrescue.org. For adoption or fostering enquiries or to donate food or money, phone 0438 869 085 or 0412 515 564. Check out page 20 for this month’s Red Collar Rescue Dog of the Month looking for a loving home.
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LOCAL NEWS New support group for the Silent Sufferers Is there something the community should know? Ph: 0488 754 816
Many people who have been suffering from one of the most debilitating chronic illnesses will now receive help through a newly formed Support Group in Bundaberg. The illness commonly known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a severe, complex, acquired illness with numerous symptoms related mainly to the dysfunction of the brain, gastro-intestinal, immune, endocrine and cardiac systems. Up to 500 children, womenand men in Bundaberg could be sufferers of CSF based upon estimates by the Royal Australian College of Physicians. There is no known cure for the illness or universally recognised treatment protocols for doctors to follow with their patients. According to CFS Australia, most patients are misdiagnosed and many even go undiagnosed for years and suffer in silence. The impact of this illness affects the whole family as the majority of adult sufferers are unable to maintain full-time employment and up to 40 per cent cannot work at all. This results in additional unwanted strain on relationships, due to the financial burden. People with this illness also experience social isolation due to the severity and long term nature of the illness. A Survey in 2001 showed that 30 per cent of suffers had
CFS for 10 to 15 years. The spokesperson for the new Support Group, Mike Hilton, says a self-help support group is seen as critical to providing help, encouragement and emotional support to CFS sufferers in the Bundaberg area. The group will also offer the opportunity for patients and their families to learn from the experiences and achievements of other sufferers. Medical providers with an interest in CFS will be invited to address meetings. Mike also says it is possible to get relief from many of the illnesses symptoms as well as using management techniques to attain an ongoing satisfactory quality of life. As a quarter of patients are so severely affected that they are bedbound or housebound, the group hopes to offer a phone support service once the group is fully established. Partners and carers are more than welcome to attend meetings if the sufferer is not well enough to attend themselves. The Chronic Fatigue Sufferers Support Group meets in the Cancer Council Conference Room, Ground Floor, 312 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg commencing at 10am on the first and third Tuesday of each month. For more information phone Mike on 0407 555 623.
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Search is on for the region’s best sporting talent
Is the Bundaberg Regional Sportsperson of the Year a member of your club or sporting group? Nominations are now open across eight award categories to find the Bundaberg Region’s top sporting achievers. Sportsmen and women across the district have put in the hard yards to excel in their chosen sporting pursuits and it is now up to family, friends or sporting acquaintances to put in a nomination to recognise that high level of dedication. The Bundaberg Regional Sports Awards cover categories including Junior and Senior Volunteer; Junior and Senior Official; Male and Female Sportsperson with a Disability; Male and Female Master,Veteran or Senior Sportsperson and Male and Female Sportsperson of the Year.
The 2014 Bundaberg Regional Sports Awards are an initiative of the Bundaberg Regional Sport and Recreation Advisory Group and a great means of building a positive profile of sport across the region. An excellent awards evening will be held at Across the Waves Sports Club on Friday, July 18 and will be hosted by former Wallabies player Chris “Buddha” Handy who is now an established sporting commentator and accomplished after dinner speaker. Group bookings to this event are welcome and tickets can be purchased from The Waves Sports Club. Visit council website at: www.Bundaberg. qld.gov.au for full details and nomination form. Nominations close Monday, May 5.
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Run4Free for your chosen charity
The Wide Bay Australia Ring Road Run want you to run for free while raising funds for your chosen charity. This year we are adding an additional fundraising opportunity to build on the over $30 000 that has been donated to our chosen charities each year. “We are excited to add this additional fundraising option to our event. It is important as a community to support our charities and this is a fun, active way to show this community spirit” said Dr Jon Joiner, Chairperson. It’s easy. When registering for your chosen category, select the fundraising option within the entry system for either RACQ CareFlight Action Rescue or Cancer Council. Once you have paid for your entry in the checkout process, you can then return to the confirmation screen to set up your fundraising page. From here you can further personalise your fundraising page, include your personal stories, upload images and link to your social networking websites. You will then be able to email and share your personal fundraising page link with your friends, family and colleagues and ask them to support your cause by donating online. To be eligible to Run4Free simply commit to raising the dedicated fundraising target for your event through Register Now as an individual fundraiser. In the week following the Fun Run, provided you have reached the fundraising target, your entry fee will be refunded to you. Easy! Rebates are only available to runners fundraising for the RACQ CareFlight Action Rescue or the Cancer Council only. The fundraising targets and the ‘Run4FREE’ MARKET YOUR BUSINESS TO initiative have been agreed upon by our ITS FULL POTENTIAL partnering charities and are detailed below: Target to be eligible for rebate FOR EFFECTIVE MARKETING • Adults (ages 18+): $200 • Children (ages 5-17): $100 THAT SIMPLY WORKS • Family Rate (2 adults 2 children): $250 The rebate can only be received once per PHONE: 0448 214 428 individual. For more information and terms and or EMAIL: conditions visit our website: www.ringroadrun. com.au. The Ring Road Run will be held on editor@tradiesandladies.com.au Sunday, June 8. Registrations are now open.
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Tell us your story. LOCAL NEWS Ph: 0488 754 816 Preparations begin for Burnett River dredging
Preparations have begun for planned navigational dredging of the Burnett River near Kirby’s Wall in Bundaberg. Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett said the dredging would restore the depth of the river’s navigation channels, which were severely damaged during extensive flooding early last year as a result of ex-cyclone Oswald. “While most of the 12 kilometre stretch of river between the mouth and the town reach is relatively deep, about 65,000 cubic metres of sand and gravel will be removed from a small area to improve access in the channels,” Mr Bennett said. “We encourage boaties to be aware of the presence of dredging equipment,
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and to proceed with caution if navigating through the area while dredging is underway.” Neumann Contracting has been awarded a contract to undertake the works and are currently setting up on site. Works are expected to start early this month. Joint funding for the works has been provided by the Department of Transport and Main Roads and the Department of Natural Resources and Mines. The dredging is expected to be completed by mid-year. The works come after Transport and Main Roads last year restored navigation aids in the Port of Bundaberg following the floods.
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Literacy and numeracy support for apprentices
Wide Bay Institute of TAFE students are benefiting from a $5 million Queensland Government initiative providing extra literacy and numeracy support for apprentices and trainees. Minister for Education, Training and Employment John-Paul Langbroek said the program had been rolled out in TAFEs and Registered Training Organisations across the state and had proven to be a huge success. “Strong literacy and numeracy skills are vital to success in any working environment; whether you’re behind a desk or on the tools,” Mr Langbroek said. “Even as apprentices develop the core skills associated with their trade, we know that a lack of literacy and numeracy skills is one of the greatest barriers to moving up to more senior positions. “That’s why we’re investing up to $5 million each year to assist apprentices and trainees to gain more confidence and be able to successfully complete their courses and advance further in their future careers.” In meeting with first year apprentices at the Wide Bay Institute of TAFE Maryborough campus, Mr Langbroek highlighted the importance of the Language, Literacy and Numeracy initiative. “Last financial year saw approximately 4,800
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MONTHLY FISHING UPDATE March turned out about the same as January and February with just a couple of extra good days to get out fishing. Most of the fishing has been in the rivers from Pancake to the Mary River. All the catches have been similar up and down the coast. My spies tell me that for the past few weeks massive bait balls have been arriving up the coast from the NSW and the Tweed, some of these bait schools have split up as the Trevally, Mackerel, Sharks etc. chase them for food. Needless to say some of the action has been hot, with most of the action close to shore. What does this mean you might say? Well, even anglers with small tinnies have been able to join in the action, with real early mornings and calmer seas lets the smaller boats get a feed. As for the bigger boats they have been able to get outside by leaving at around 3am and getting back into shore before midday, but here again make sure you have enough fuel and that your boat is carrying the proper safety items and most importantly let someone know where you are going and what time you will be back. April looks to be another hit and miss with the winds and it has been forecast some days of rain thrown in. If you are going off shore pick your days carefully, my picks for best fishing times would be 11th, 12th and 13th with the full moon on the 15th this is also a total lunar eclipse, then fish from Friday the 25th up to and including the 27th with the new moon being on the 29th. Best fishing spots in the rivers are in and around the Ferry Crossing up the Baffle, target Mangrove Jack, good Bream about here, good catches of Barra have been reported as well as Salmon. Work your way down towards the mouth and pick up a nice feed of Prawns, good sized prawns from the Winfield Boat Ramp. As far as a mile upstream prawns are active. Around the mouth and sandbars good Whiting and nice sized Flathead also early risers will get onto some nice Jew in the mouth itself. The Kolan is fishing about the same as the Baffle except Trevally are working in and around the mouth and coming in as the tide gets higher. The Burnett has reports of good sized bream at night under the traffic bridges along with good crabs upstream from the city boat ramp. Good Flathead also opposite the Quay Street drifting between the two traffic bridges on the North Side. Paddy’s Island is also fishing well for Bream and Whiting on yabbies. The rock walls are giving up some nice sized Bream also on yabbies. Strathdees is fishing okay for good sized Whiting and also throw a couple of pots in around here as the crabs are on the move. At the Burnett River mouth some Trevally, Queen fish, small Mackerel and Bream have been caught. Out on the last leader some nice Mackerel have been landed again early morning, using chrome slugs and Pilchard floaters. In the Elliott River fish the mouth for Whiting. Drift through the centre for Flathead and throw plastic Gulps,
Zerek 5” Prawns into the fallen trees for some really nice Jacks; some have been rewarded with a Barramundi or two. The Burrum has some good crabs upstream and also some nice sized Mangrove Jack up the rocks and along the north side but you will have to work for them as every man and his dog has been giving the Jacks a go. Just outside the mouth on the south side just on the drift Whiting, Flathead, Queen Fish have been the go. On the north side Bream and some really nice Jewie have been caught, main baits have been yabbies, pilchards large and small and Mullet strips cut at 3” plus as thick as your little finger. Lure choices are Micro Mullet, Zereck prawns in all three sizes. Live baits are always a good choice. For those of you that can’t throw a cast net email: editor@tradiesandladies.com.au and I will send you a video that will have you catching your own live bait in a couple of hours. The impoundments are starting to lose water due to the drought but the fish are still biting, go for Bass early mornings with surface lures. The small ones have been firing as the sun gets higher use Blades and anything with a good rattle. The Barra are still working, best catches have been on Gold Bombers, multi coloured plastic with a paddle tail and again the Zereck prawn is proving popular worked along the weed beds and lily pads. If you want to join a fishing club look to joining Bundaberg Sports Fishing Club. You don’t need a boat as members there are sometimes looking for crew to do a trip outside. All it costs you is a few dollars for petrol. You will meet and make new friends, have some great times and also hopefully help with tag and release plus we have a great fingerling release program you might like to get involved in. Find out more on our website: bundysportfishing.com.au or just come along to our next meeting on Sunday, May 11, 4pm at Burnett Heads Hall, Zunker Street.
Daniel Sommerfield with a superb 84cm Barramundi.
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Tech Talk & Tips As you may or may not know the time is now fast approaching that Microsoft will end its support for Windows XP and Office 2003. The news is that after April 8, 2014, all support from Microsoft will stop! There will be no new security updates, non-security hot fixes will end, all free or any paid assisted support options, or online technical content and updates on Windows XP and Office 2003 will be no more. After this date there will still be a large amount of flaws in the operating systems and its security. As there will be no updates by Microsoft to fix these issues, this could leave your computers and your business in a vulnerable state, this can, and will cause many problems. A lot of people which like to send viruses and cause trouble after the above date will definitely target the Microsoft XP and anyone who has it so now is the time to act! The best thing to do is contact a reputable computer store such as AMS Computers and seek their advice on what is best for you either going to another operating system or just biting the bullet and upgrading your whole system. If you are still using Windows XP your computer is getting close to its use by date and AMS have some great systems at competitive prices. Margaret from Bargara asks how can she change her account picture in windows? Margaret first Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings (If you’re using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, click Settings, and then click Change PC settings). Tap or click Accounts, and then tap or click Your account. Pick Find a favourite photo. Tap or click Browse. You can navigate to photos on your PC, or to pictures you store on SkyDrive. Tap or click a photo to select it, then tap or click Choose Image. Hope that does it for you Margaret? Laptops - here are a few of the questions I get asked regularly, I thought I would just include a couple and see if that helps. What is the best way to charge the battery? It is generally accepted that performing, what are sometimes known as “shallow discharges” are best for overall battery health. This is essentially discharging by a relatively small amount, then charging by a comparatively small amount, rather than fully discharging and charging the battery, this keeps your battery operating at its peak but not always at 100%. Is it bad to leave the battery fully charged? Keeping the battery within the range of 60%-80% is a good rule of thumb with respect to the level of charge at which to most frequently keep a battery. Generally batteries will not perform optimally if charged to 100%, they need a small window below that 100% it’s good to use your Laptop without a battery for a while and then give it a charge and then run it down a little say to 80%. Is it bad for the battery to leave the AC adapter plugged in? Batteries contain charging circuitry which will prevent any damage being done to the battery when it reaches full charge. While no significant damage will be done by leaving the AC adapter plugged in, it’s still advised not to leave it plugged in all the time in order to prolong the overall life of the battery. This is for the following reasons:
Constantly having the laptop plugged in will increase the amount of heat given off by the internal circuitry of the laptop. Heat is detrimental to the long term lifespan of the battery and your Laptop it is advisable to purchase a cooler pad, this is a pad that includes one or two fans that is run from your USB port this will keep your Laptop cool, a battery will slowly self-discharge past a certain threshold, after which time the circuitry will dictate that the battery enter a charging state again. This means the battery will constantly be cycling through a charge/discharge state, and pushed to the sub-optimal 100% charge state. As above, it’s better for the battery to remain in the 40% to 80% range, rather than fully charged or discharged. How often do I have to fully discharge the battery? This is debateable, most manufacturers recommend discharging the battery fully once every month. This is to maintain the calibration of the charge level information given by the battery to the Laptop, it’s like having your car re-tuned, it will run better. How does temperature affect the battery? Ideally, you do not want your battery operating at a high temperature all the time, the higher the temperature at which a battery operates, the more rapidly the health of the battery will degrade, if you have a lot of work to do on your Laptop instead of keeping it plugged in to the battery use your computer battery free for a while and let it cool down. Never use your Laptop on a bed or a carpet etc. without a cooling pad. Do not walk around with it switched on as there are discs inside your Laptop spinning at a tremendous speed and a knock or sudden twist can, and will, cause a lot of damage and you could be in for an expensive repair not to mention maybe losing all your information. Another tip is to always open your Laptop from the centre, and close the same way, the reason being is that your hinges are at the rear corners and by doing this when opening and closing keeps the pressure even as these hinges are not very big. Never bang your Laptop lid down as the discs inside are still spinning at a high speed even though you have switched your computer off. It seems Windows 8 is still not being accepted people are comparing it to the Vista operating system which was scrapped and replaced with Windows 7. Windows 7 is a great system, so I ask why did they try to fix it if it’s not broken? Windows 8 is very confusing to lots of people, especially the older ones amongst us, they get very frustrated. Mat at AMS Computers is getting more and more people booking him just for lessons. The problem is that Windows 8 has too many twists and turns, example is that it was really designed for touch screen computing but has been installed on all new computers and it is not that easy to use when using a mouse. Microsoft has been pushing Windows 8 hard and all the big franchised stores come loaded with Windows straight from the manufacturer in China and Korea so you have no choice. AMS Computers has come to the rescue here as they can, and do, provide a choice to their customers and are still selling and installing Windows 7 and are probably the only computer shop in Bundaberg able to do this. So if you want Windows 7 and peace of mind you know where to go, AMS Computers.
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HOME & GARDEN Tomatoes are the best!
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Your monthly gardening guide brought to you by ‘Bundaberg Wholesale Palms & Plants’ Bundaberg grows tonnes of tomatoes commercially, so why not grow a few for yourself? Everyone has their own special tips on how to grow the best tomato ever, so find what suits your garden Cherry Tomato bed and just follow a few basics. Provide a full sun position and run your trellis in an east/west line so that your tomatoes can get the optimum northern aspect. Create a well-drained, composted garden bed or pot with plenty of organic fertiliser. Use a good mulch to suppress weeds and slow moisture Roma loss such as sugar cane or tea tree mulch. Visit your tomatoes regularly checking for pests and disease. Some varieties are more prone to fruit fly than others, so Grosse choose a tomato that fits your Lisse lifestyle and how much attention you can give. The Cherry tomato is a favourite for beginners and children; they are great for a fresh bite size snack or looking attractive as small bright red whole tomato in your salad. They are good to grow all year round and readily self-seed. They definitely need a trellis for support and are available now in yellow or heirloom varieties. The First Prize tomato is excellent for planter boxes or pots. It is a strong/compact grower with prolific small fruit yet bigger than the cherry tomato. San Marzano or Roma tomato – Your Italian style tomatoes are fantastic for cooking, not very susceptible to fruit fly and easy to grow. Grosse Lisse, Beef Steak and Mighty Red are Beef Steak larger tomatoes and take a little more attention in regard to pests and diseases but are well worth the effort. 26 Kleins Road, Bundaberg Phone: 4155 6631 Have a go; it is so satisfying to grow your own tomatoes. Happy Gardening!
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TASTY RECIPES Ingredients:
Easter Delights Parmesan Crumbed Baked Fish
1/2 cup fresh multi-grain breadcrumbs 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind 1 teaspoon olive oil 4 (about 200g each) thick white fish steaks (such as Blue Eye or Kingfish) Olive oil cooking spray Steamed green beans Boiled chat potatoes Lemon wedges, to serve
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 200째C. Combine breadcrumbs, parsley, parmesan, lemon rind, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir to combine. Drizzle mixture with oil. Stir until breadcrumbs are coated in oil. 2. Press breadcrumb mixture onto flesh-side of fish fillets to form an even topping. 3. Place fish, skin-side down, onto a baking tray. Spray with oil. Bake for 15 minutes or until crumbs are light golden and fish is just cooked through. Serve with steamed beans, potatoes and lemon wedges.
Ingredients:
Hot Cross Muffins
135g dried cranberries 1 cup (150g) currants 2 1/2 cups (375g) self-raising flour 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2/3 cup (165ml) sunflower oil 1 cup (250ml) buttermilk 2 eggs 200g caster sugar, plus extra 2 tablespoons 80g icing sugar 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 200째C. Grease a 12 hole muffin tray and line with paper cases. 2. Soak dried fruit in just enough boiling water to cover for 10 minutes. Drain well, then pat dry with paper towel. 3. Sift the flour, soda and spices into a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs and sugar until combined. Add to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Gently stir in the fruit. Divide the mixture among muffin cases, then bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly browned and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. 4. Meanwhile, place the extra 2 tablespoons sugar in a pan with 2 tablespoons water and simmer over low heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Brush the glaze over the muffins. 5. Sift icing sugar into a bowl. Add lemon juice and just enough hot water to make a thick, pipable icing. Use a piping bag or drizzle from a spoon to draw a cross on each muffin, then serve.
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PUZZLE SECTION Codeword
Each letter in this puzzle is represented by a number 1-26. Can you crack the code and solve the crossword? Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once. Three letters are already in place to get you started.
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Across 1. Applaud (4) 3. Appreciative (8) 9. Marionettes (7)
16. Small quake (6) 19. Dried grape (6) 21. Worship (5) 24. “The Waste Land” poet (5) 25. Watered down (7) 26. Meant (8) 27. Merely (4)
Down 1. Upper-case letters (8) 2. First Greek letter (5) 4. Outcome (6) 5. Melodies (5) 6. Pivot (7) 7. Come down to earth (4) 8. Middle (6) 13. Amiable (8) 15. Old war vehicle (7) 17. Actually (6) 18. Keyed up (2,4) 10. Synthetic fabric (5) 11. Extensive area of land (5) 20. Old Nick (5) 12. Sheen (6) 22. Many times (5) 14. Servile follower (6) 23. Abominable snowman (4)
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ENTRY FORM Page Number: Name: This is Pete, a 3-year-old medium sized cross breed. He is an adorable boy and ready for his forever home. Pete is loyal and loving. He gets on well with all the family, neighbours and other dogs. Pete loves fishing in the boat, running on the sand and swimming in the ocean. He is the perfect catch! If you think Pete could be the dog for you please contact Red Collar Rescue and we would be happy to arrange a meet and greet in Bundaberg or surrounding areas. Red Collar Rescue also travels to Brisbane regularly to take dogs to potential new families. All RCR dogs are vaccinated, microchipped, desexed and on heartworm prevention. Contact us at www.redcollarrescue.org to enquire about any of our beautiful dogs looking for a home. We would love to find forever homes for them, and are always looking for loving foster carers that might be able to help care for them while they wait. Contact Sharyn 0438 869 085 or Lisa 0412 515 564 or follow us on Facebook.
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Chronic fatigue support group
COMMUNITY CORNER
Chronic Fatigue Sufferers Support Group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Cancer Council Conference Room, Margaret Rose Centre, 312 Bourbong Street Bundaberg at 10am. For more information, phone Mike on 0407 555 623.
Join the Symphany orchestra
The Bundaberg Symphony Orchestra is a selffunded community based orchestra for musicians who have left school. It was established in 1989 and gives six community concerts a year. The orchestra meets every Wednesday at 7.15pm at East State School library. No audition is necessary. For more information, phone 4152 9750.
Central school markets
Bundaberg Central State School holds markets on the first, third and fifth Saturday of each month from 6am to 12pm at the school, corner of Crofton and Maryborough Street. Various stalls, fruit and vegies, bric-a-brac and more. For further information, phone Lyn 4157 7817.
Dog training
Competent obedience training instructor, with many years experience, offers you the opportunity to learn obedience training with your dog, FREE OF CHARGE! Start your puppy early to provide valuable socialisation, as well as training. For further information, phone 4154 1109.
Bargara hoy and cent sale
The Bargara Over 50’s Social Club will be holding its Hoy and Cent sale on April 12, commencing at 1pm for a 1.30pm start, at the Cultural Centre, corner Hughes and Watsons Road, Bargara. Great table of prizes and raffles plus a delicious afternoon tea. Everyone welcome. For information, phone Diana 4159 0561 or Colleen 0428 027 728.
Bargara Mixed Probus Club
Bargara Mixed Probus Club will meet on April
BUNDABERG & DISTRICT
HISTORICAL MUSEUM OPEN DAILY 10am to 4pm ADMISSION CHARGES APPLY
9 at the Bargara Golf Club from 9.30am. Guest speaker will be Graham Jackson on Stroke Awareness. Members and visitors are welcome for a morning of fun and friendship. Delicious morning tea served. Small door charge to cover costs. Phone Carol 0427 329 179 or Patti on 4154 7668.
PCYC markets
The PCYC Market and Car Boot Sale for April will be held on Sunday, April 13 and the market for May will be held on Sunday, the 11th which will also be Mothers Day.You will find special gifts for Mum on both days. Come along from 8am and browse the stalls and enjoy a great coffee from the canteen. All enquiries 4154 2813 or e-mail: irene.petretic@pcyc.org.au
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Dementia Cafe
You and your family are INVITED to attend a FREE information and educational session on Dementia, to be held at:
Cafe 1928, Botanic Gardens Wednesday, May 14 9.30am to 11.30am
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Visit Bundaberg’s Past via photographs and artefacts How did the pioneers live? What industries and services are still in existence? How has Bundaberg changed over the years?
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WHAT’S ON IN THE REGION
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Things to do and see in the Bundy region
Old MacDonald’s Farm
Bundy’s Amazing Race
Alexandra Park, Quat St 9am to 3pm
Bundaberg Basketball WIN Stadium 9am to 12pm
Wednesday, April 9
April 5 to April 10
Large range of baby farm animals including piglets, lambs, guinea pigs, rabbits and more. Free admission.
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Ten to 18-year-olds race around the world, collect the flags from 12 locations, be the first and win. From 12pm to 3pm family fun afternoon with rides, games and activities. Food for sale. Free event.
Saturday, April 11
Alexandra Park, Quay St 9am to 11.30am
Bring your Teddy to the the Teddy Bear Picnic and Parade. Lots of free entertainment, face painting, arts and crafts and much more.
Bundy Easter Round Up
Friday to Sunday, April 18 to 20 Bundaberg Recreational Precinct
Enjoy a weekend of country music. Camping and catering available. $10 per powered site, $5 unpowered per night. Admission costs – Friday night $2, Saturday night $7 and Sunday night $5. Phone: 4152 4349
Markets
Shalom, Every Sunday - 6am to 12pm Shalom College, Fitzgerald St
PCYC, 2nd Sunday - 7.30am to 12pm Bundaberg PCYC, Maryborough St
Apple Tree Creek, 2nd Saturday 7.30am to 12pm Apple Tree Creek Sports Ground
Central State School, 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday 6am to 12pm Central school, Cnr Crofton & Maryborough St
Moore Park Lions Club, 3rd Saturday 7am to 11am Moore Park Beach Tavern, Murdochs Road
Market on Sims, 4th Saturday 8am to 12pm 24 Sims Road, Avenell Heights
Yesteryear Rally
Saturday and Sunday, April 12 & 13
Tegege Recreation Reserve Corner Flagstone & Rosedale Rd Saturday - 8am to 4pm Sunday - 8am to 3pm
Vintage car displays, tractor pull display, old machinery, markets, entertainment, whip cracking and more. $5 per adult, children under 13 free.
Autumn Sounds Sunday, April 20
Alexandra Park, Quay St From 2pm
A boutique food, beverage and music experience like no other. The size of the festival along with the unique character, style of music and surrounds, will no doubt have you relish every moment. $60 per person. Over 18 event. Tickets available at: www.autumnsounds.com.au
AgroTrend Field Days
Friday and Saturday, May 9 & 10
Bundaberg Recreational Precinct, entry via University Dr One of Australia’s longest running Agricultural and Lifestyle event showcasing the region’s products and services and an opportunity for visitors to check out the latest innovations. $10 adults, $5 concession and family pass $25.
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Old Mac’s Farm at Zoo for the holidays
Old MacDonald’s Travelling Farm will return to Alexandra Park Zoo just in time for the April School holidays. Parks and Gardens portfolio spokesperson Cr Wayne Honor said the park would play host to the travelling farm between 9am and 3pm from Saturday, April 5 to Thursday, April 10. “Old Mac’s Farm is well known across the region for being a regular attraction at Alexandra Park Zoo, particularly over the busy school holiday period,” Cr Honor said. “The farm not only allows children the opportunity for children to get up close and personal with a range of farm animals, including baby goats, but it’s completely free, which means you can keep the kids
entertained and it won’t break the bank these school holidays.” Cr Honor said families visiting could also explore Alexandra Park Zoo’s latest attractions. “As part of the zoo’s revitalisation, Council has been busy rolling out a number of attractions over the last year, including the recent Dingo enclosure and the Quoll exhibit. “And in the coming months we’ll be rolling out a number of new exhibitions, which is very exciting for visitors and zoo staff.” Cr Honor said the Teddy Bears Picnic was also being held at Alexandra Park on Friday, April 11 in conjunction with Council’s Welcome Baby Celebrations.
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