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5. Local News 6. Cover Story - Mecano 7. Local News 8. Finding the Light 9. Local News 10. Haymans - Bedroom Ideas 11. Rose Chapel - Ashes to Diamonds 12. Local News 13. Local News
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Kerry Davis, Editor Locals Looking after Locals 14. In2olar - Heating Advice 15. Fishing Update 16. Tech Talk - Computer Tips & Tricks 17. Home & Garden - Healthy Soil 18. Recipes - Winter Warmers 19. Puzzles 20. Competitions & RSPCA 21. Community Corner 22. What’s On in July 23. Quick Reference Guide & News
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Jamie’s Ministry of Food mobile kitchen coming to Bundaberg
The Good Foundation, together with Bundaberg Regional Council has announced Bundaberg will be the next stop for Jamie’s Ministry of Food Mobile Kitchen travelling throughout Queensland. The Good Foundation is a not for profit organisation who has partnered with Jamie Oliver and The Good Guys to deliver Jamie’s Ministry of Food throughout Australia. The Jamie’s Ministry of Food Mobile Kitchen, supported by the Queensland Government, will begin teaching classes on Monday, July 8 and will be located at the Lake Ellen Heritage Hub, George Street, Bundaberg. Dedicated food trainers will deliver two 5 week courses to 480 participants over 10 weeks. Each class will run for 90 minutes. Participants will learn Jamie’s hints and shortcuts to cooking simple, nutricious and tasty meals using fresh ingredients, as well as planning meals, budgeting and shopping wisely. The course also covers meal planning, budgeting and shopping tips as well as key nutritional information. 90 minute class each week, for 5 weeks. Cost is: $50 per participant for 5 weeks worth of cooking and $25 for concession card holder/student cards The best part is all food is included in the $50 and you get to take your cooking home with you at the end of the class. Council’s Healthy For Life team is offering free Jamie’s Ministry of Food classes to eligible participants (conditions apply with limited places). For further information visit council’s website at: http:// bundaberg.qld.gov.au/residents/healthy-for-life/cooking
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LOCAL NEWS Competition boost to reduce electricity prices Tell us your story. Ph: 0488 754 816
Removal of electricity price control in south-east Queensland by July1, 2015 and the introduction of price monitoring are further reforms to the electricity sector designed to improve competition and reduce pressures on prices. Queensland Energy Minister Mark McArdle said the reforms, subject to satisfactory consumer protection and engagement, should increase competition with better outcomes for customers in terms of choice, efficiency and customer service. Mr McArdle said the final details for introduction of price monitoring will be part of the Government’s 30 year strategy. Once the pre-conditions are met the Government’s role will shift to monitoring prices set by retailers. “The current role of the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) in setting prices will be retained for the Ergon area while the Government finalises a strategy for introducing competition into regional Queensland,” Mr McArdle said. “Customers in the Ergon area benefit from more than $600 million in price support through the Uniform Tariff Policy and further work is required before full retail competition can be introduced to
regional Queensland.” The QCA would be asked to oversight price monitoring and examine price packages put together by retailers. Stephen Bennett, Member for Burnett said high electricity costs on households and businesses were a problem that needs a solution. “The Government is having this conversation with Queenslanders, and it is important to allow consumers to compare prices and shop around,” Mr Bennett said. “Electricity price regulation has done nothing to reduce prices in Queensland, and without action on this issue it is guaranteed that prices will continue to rise unsustainably.” “The Queensland Competition Authority will have strong powers to monitor prices to protect consumers, and allow them to have pricing packages that better suit their individual needs.” “These changes are not instantaneous with immediate benefits, but the current system does not work and the Newman Government is committed to the reform that Queensland households require to reduce the cost of living.”
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HEALTHY MIND David Lawson - Helping you to Find the Light!
Many of us have done things that we long to turn back the clock and change what we said or did. Because what we said or did (or did not do or did not say) started a chain reaction which made life extremely difficult, hurt a loved one or lost a lot of money; life just went downhill afterwards. So today, some 10, 20 or more years later, you are still paying the price of that one poor decision and no matter what you do, life is going nowhere. So you just seem to keep making poor decisions or living your life the same way you did years ago. Another way of putting it is - you’re STUCK. Some people have made poor decisions but, rather than see that as a reason to not try again, they tell themselves, “Well, that was not the right thing to do so I’ll make sure I don’t do that again.” And then they start out again using that experience as an example of what not to do. It is very easy when you have a few poor experiences happening close together to just tell yourself that, “I am silly, an idiot, a loser or a failure”. If you tell yourself you’re a failure enough times, then guess what? Your actions or behavior will seem to show that you’re a failure. If you’re struggling about something that happened 20 years ago or don’t know how to learn from the past, call me. I will help you to discover the lessons from your past and then show you how you can become UNSTUCK. Talking to someone outside of the problem often makes it easier to resolve the problem!
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LOCAL NEWS Showground redevolpment a key budget initiative Tell us your story. Ph: 0488 754 816
With big ticket items associated with the new Athletics Facility and Recreation Precinct funded and completed, Bundaberg Regional Council is turning its attention to new community infrastructure to be located at the old Bundaberg Showgrounds site. Mayor, Cr. Mal Forman, said Council had delivered two major projects valued at $9.4 million during the course of the current budget year. “The 2013/14 budget, scheduled to be delivered on June 26 will include an amount of $8 million for the construction of a new Multiplex Community Centre incorporating a replacement PCYC facility at the old Showgrounds site. Additional funds will be applied in the following year’s budget dependent upon the availability of State and Federal funding grants.” Cr. Forman said the sale of the PCYC to the Education Department to progress expansion of the Bundaberg State High School, meant that Council was obliged to push ahead with a new PCYC building. “We are looking at some form of multi purpose facility that would also double as a community centre in times of emergency,” said Cr. Forman. “The disasters of January this year certainly highlighted a requirement for Council to identify the provision of a facility
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where people can be accommodated and appropriately cared for during times of emergency.” “We are on a tight timeframe with providing the replacement PCYC with the current facility to be handed over in just over 18 months time.” Cr. Forman said providing infrastructure of this quality for community use was part of Council’s vision for the forthcoming financial year. “Council needs community support for any increase in rates to achieve its philosophy of “rebuilding foundations for the future”. Council is expected to hand down a rates increase that will see a ratepayer on an average urban residential property pay an additional $2.65 per week.
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ASHES TO ASHES, DUST TO DIAMONDS Love can be eternal and we all know diamonds are forever, so what better way to memorialise your loved ones ashes than to create a truly unique keepsake that can be passed down the generation. Just as in nature – where diamonds are formed by the earth heating carbon to immense temperatures under massive pressure over millions of years, Memorial Diamonds are made emulating almost exactly those conditions. We use carbon derived from your loved-ones ashes, hair or nails in a process that takes weeks rather than millions of years. The ashes can be from human or animal. Diamonds are basically carbon, compressed by the earth and formed over 3.3billion years at depths over 400 kilometres deep, molten in fantastic temperatures. Memorial Diamonds use the same process as nature – High Heat and High Pressure over Time. The human body is basically made up of carbon (and water and other minerals). The lab’ take the carbon, purify it and use it in
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Tell us your story. LOCAL NEWS Ph: 0488 754 816 The little known Mayor of Bundaberg - John Lamb John Lamb JP was born in 1825 in Kent, England, and on the completion of his education engaged in storekeeping, and was for thirty years in business in St. Nicholas, Matfield Green and Brenchley. He arrived in Australia in 1876 and settled in Bundaberg where he resided. Soon after settling in this district he opened a store in Bourbon Street. He conducted this store for 5 years, when the premises were destroyed by fire. He then purchased other stores adjacent to the original one, conducting business there until 1887, when he sold out and shortly afterwards erected a larger and handsome store at the corner of Targo and Burnett Streets. This business he carried on under the name of Lamb & Loes. Mr Lamb had been very prominently connected with local, social and public matters, societies etc. both in England and Australia, becoming elected as an Alderman in 1881, eventually gaining the highest honour by being placed in the Civic Chair. Since, which time he had been annually elected to the Chamber. He held the position of Vice President and Trustee of the School of Arts, and had twice been elected President and Member of the Committee. John also filled the position of Vice President of the hospital and was an active committee member for some years prior.
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John also held the position of Director of the Bundaberg Permanent Building Society and Trustee of the Cemetery, along with many of the Public Reserves, Botanic Gardens etc. In 1881 John was appointed a Justice of the Peace and by 1888 John held the position of Returning Officer for Bundaberg. John Lamb has stood over 300 times for acceptance for various elective offices, and suffered defeat only on 2 occasions. On November 29th 1881 Mr John Lamb ran for election where 11 candidates nominated, along with all the retiring aldermen offering themselves for re-election. Only 60 voters recorded their votes in this election. Results read successful candidates: J. Lamb, W.B. O’Connell, J. Wright, F.L. Nott, J. Rowland and W. Addams. With 42 of the votes John Lamb was unanimously elected Mayor at the first meeting. Mr Lamb was mayor until February, 1882. During this time he was presented with a walking stick, which is on display at the Bundaberg and District Historical Museum in the Botanical Gardens. Sources:- Extract from W.F. Morrisons – Aldine History of Queensland 1888, Bundaberg News Mail, 23rd May 1967. Bundaberg Centenary Supplement. Inscription on John Lamb’s walking stick reads: Presented to John Lamb by Bundaberg Friends October 17th, 1899
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Since the devastating floods earlier this year, the Bundaberg Railway Museum has been finding it difficult to get back up and running. But with the help of the community and local businesses, such as AMS Computers, the non-proft group is hoping to have a partial reopening in a months time. As the community has helped to make AMS Computers a success, Mathew and Steven Wright, owners of AMS, like to give back to the community by helping out many deserving nonprofit organisations. Pictured is Steven presenting Bundaberg Railway Museum volunteers, Elaine and Graham Hibberd with a brand new state-of-the-art computer system, monitor and keyboard, to help the organisation get back on its feet. Inset: Railway museum members Gary Fletcher (secretary), Graham Cossart (president) and Graham Hibberd (curator) are thrilled with the their new computer system and are grateful for the generosity of the boys from AMS Computers.
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Stay Warm This Winter With Solar
The cooler months are now upon us and with that comes with a few drawbacks in regards to our comforts. But there are two areas, where In2Solar can make a difference and let you keep enjoying your comforts year round. The two areas being Hot Water and Pool Heating. Hot Water With the onset of winter, comes loooong morning showers. If you are like me, you need a hot shower to get moving first thing, and if your whole family is like that, then you usually end up with little to no hot water at night time. That is where In2Solar can make a difference for you. By installing a SolarArk Solar Hot Water System, you can replenish all that hot water used in the morning through the day and be ready to go again at night. With the most efficient evacuated tube on the market, the SolarArk system will convert the suns UV rays into free Hot Water. So say Goodbye to those freezing cold winter showers and hello to free Hot Water. Pool Heating Most of us give up on the pool once Autumn rolls around. Well not anymore. In2Solar gives you the option of Solar Pool heating with the SolarArk Pool Heating system. With the same tubes that are used for Solar Hot Water, you can now convert your pool into a warm tropical setting in the middle of winter. Using market leading technology, you can collect the suns UV rays and convert them into free hot water by connecting this system up to your existing pool setup. Able to be used for salt, chlorinated or ionised pools, In2Solar can take care of any size from a 10,000 Litre pool to an Olympic sized swimming pool. If Hot Water is your need this winter, call in and let the In2Solar team get you back into your comfort zone.
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MONTHLY FISHING UPDATE
The month of June was great month for us fishermen, women and kids! In fact it seems the whole families are getting into the weekend pastime of wetting a line. With the middle of the month throwing in some really cold days and nights made perfect weather for the migration up the coast, as I predicted, for Bream to enter into our rivers to spawn. Slowly but surely they have come up the East Coast from down south even from Tasmania, their arrival always seems to coincide with the arrival of the Whales. The Bream really arrived in numbers on the full moon on the 23rd. Also swelling in numbers are the whiting. As I have said in recent articles, target your fish and fish for them specifically. For Bream I would fish daybreak and late afternoon for the best results. My preferences are a 6ft to 7ft graphite rod, a Shimano 400 or an Alvey 4inch star drag, 6lb line Maxima or Braid, pea size sinker and a No1 or No2 hook. Never under estimate a Bream they will dash into the nearest snag as soon as they are hooked, so apply a good leader to about 10lb this is really important! For bait, Bream absolutely love Mullet gut and Mullet strips but will take pilchard, Hardy Head (chopped in half), and prawns (peeled). If you feel confident try fishing with plastics, my favourite is pumpkin seed, also go for pink and green very small paddle tail lures use a 1/4oz to 1/6oz jig head with No1 or No2 hooks. Bream like deeper water and, unlike Flathead, don’t mind the colder water, where as a Flathead this time of the year, that is the few that are around, go for shallow water to heat themselves up. Flathead will start their migration into our river systems in late August/September to breed. June produced West and S/SW winds which always produces flat seas. The bigger boats were able to exceed 30knots or more and reach their fishing grounds in quick time. The flat seas produced some great fishing with lots of Cobia, Trevally, Nannygai, Hussar, and lots of pan size Pinkie Snapper. Tuna have also been chasing some big bait schools. The Artificial Reef has also produced some nice fish with lots of boats out there due to the great flat seas, one word of warning for all the fishermen out at the Artificial, remember that you need an “Epirb” to fish there as it exceeds the minimum distance allowed, the fine is a hefty one so be aware, the Water Police
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will catch you. This month fish for Bream and Whiting mainly in the Baffle, Kolan, Burrum and along the beaches early mornings or late afternoon or Bream at night (don’t forget the coffee flask). Fish for Whiting in the shallower water, over sand banks, on the incoming tide is best. Live yabbies or chopped prawns, blood worm or sand worm are the best bait and fish as light as possible. Use a 10ft whippy rod with a 55b Alvey reel, small running ball sinker to a small swivel and a 30cm leader rigged with a No6 or 4 circle hook. Don’t leave bait hanging off the hook, the object is to get the hook in the fishes mouth if there are bits hanging off the hook the whiting will simply suck it all off. Near all the dams and impoundments have been a bit quiet. Barra have gone off the bite and most have the other species have been quiet as well. My sources tell me that the best fishing has been from the banks, but you will have to work at it. The next meeting of the Bundaberg Sports Fishing Club is on Sunday, July 14 at 3pm at Burnett Heads Community Hall, Zunker Street. Visitors and new members always welcomed.
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Tech Talk & Tips Through this first half of 2013 I have noticed a lot of people, especially our elder generation who are taking to computers faster than ever, tend to get confused and sometimes shove the computer in the too hard basket when they first start their new venture. Well for all these people, read on. First step, is in the purchase of your new computer, here are your choices. Number one is large franchises - you deal with a sales person whose job it is to sell a product, after you have bought it they wave you goodbye and that is it. If you have any problem in the first twelve months they simply give you a phone number! The computer you have bought is made and assembled in China, Japan, Korea etc., and the first time it sees light of day is when you open it at home then you are expected to do a complete setup yourself, when you consider it takes a fully trained technician who does setups every day on towers and laptops a few hours to get set up, for someone with limited knowledge to even try to do a set up this is extremely daunting. So you get it home, plug it in, switch on, next activate Windows, you register Windows, delete all the junk and trial programs they are trying to sell you, set up an Anti-Virus, make all your recovery discs yourself (as franchised purchased computers do not come with their own discs, therefore you do not actually own the program and cannot use it on another computer), next you have to find and set up a preferred email account and lastly set up all your other software such as printers, cameras etc. At AMS Computers this is all done for you and then on top of that, AMS Computers will give you a 5 year limited warranty, on the tower system they build, then they will load all your software and if you are replacing an old computer they will transfer all your data, emails etc. for a small cost, it has to be worth it, just to go home with your new computer and just “plug it in” and play. AMS Computers also will set up your computer for you even if it has been purchased elsewhere, but then
the cheap computer you have bought elsewhere would be around the same price you would pay at AMS Computers in the first place, the difference here is you would receive a very good warranty, help along the way and most of all “Personal Service”. Most of the many 100s of valued customers of AMS Computers have been with them for many, many years because of the friendly, professional service AMS Computers are renowned for. Here’s a couple of solutions to a few problems we received, Julia asks why her laptop freezes? Julia tried rebooting it, still no good. Julia was advised to remove the power cable and battery then plug the power cable back in and switch on, this did the trick, it cleared the ram and allowed the laptop to load successfully. Thomas was surfing the net when all of a sudden his screen went white and he lost all his icons, he shut down his computer and rebooted same thing. A white screen gives every indication of the AFP virus, sometimes you get the red letters, AFP, flash on screen. Whatever you do shut your computer down and don’t use it. Get it straight into your repair shop; the more you try to use your computer the harder it is to remove this nasty virus. Colleen was working away when a message came up on screen “check disc error” she was unable to access any data, this message Colleen, was telling you your hard drive is dead. I would also suggest that you get your circuit board checked out as this could also be part of your trouble. AMS Mobile repairs went to see Sarah as she thought she had the Y Virus because when she opened Microsoft Word documents, the letter “Y” covered the pages, it wasn’t a virus, just the “Y” key was stuck down as it was faulty, changed the keyboard and problem solved. The trick is to test the obvious, such as is it switched on, is the DVD seated, is the plug in the wall, a quick check can and will save you money. Keep the questions coming in and with the help of the talented technicians at AMS Computers we will try to solve your problems.
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It is so important to make your soil work for you as it is the base to growing beautiful healthy plants. I have listed some very useful tools to help your soil achieve its best potential:
Dolomite is a soil ‘sweetener’. A blend of Calcium and magnesium carbonates with a few trace elements. These help to unlock vital nutrients and minerals from the soil. Dolomite is very gentle and works slowly therefore it does not burn grasses or plants. Apply ¼ kg per 1m2 and water in. An oldie and a beautie. Agricultural Lime is used to predominately lower pH or acidity of soils, encouraging earthworms. It also makes the clay or heavy soils more friable, not usually needed in sandy loams. Lavender and peas just love lime. Apply gradually as too much can overdo and change the pH to too low. Gypsum is the ‘clay breaker’ improving the condition of heavy soils. It brings the soil particles into clumps assisting in water penetration. Apply approx 1kg per square metre to the surface of the soil and dig or water in. Blood & Bone is a good base fertiliser with a slow release of nitrogen and phosphorus. A proven must for natives and a great fertiliser for sensitive plants. Also to achieve a great vegetable garden make sure you add blood and bone to your soil. And for the environmentalist it is earthworm friendly. A great all round product.
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RECIPES OF THE MONTH Ingredients:
Winter Warmers Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
40g butter 2 tablespoons (40ml) vegetable oil 4 large skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons curry powder
Method:
1 tablespoon Indian curry paste 2 teaspoons tandoori masala 1 teaspoon garam masala 140g tomato paste 15 green cardamom pods 1 (400ml) tin coconut milk 1 cup plain yoghurt pinch salt to taste
1. Melt the butter and vegetable oil in a large frypan over medium heat. Stir in the chicken, onion and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in the curry powder, curry paste, tandoori masala, garam masala and tomato paste until no lumps of tomato paste remain. Pour into a slow cooker, and stir in the cardamom pods, coconut milk and yoghurt. Season to taste with salt. 2. Cook on high for 4 to 6 hours, or on low for 6 to 8 hours until the chicken is tender and the sauce has reduced to your desired consistency. Remove and discard the cardamom pods before serving. 3. Serve with basmati rice and warm naan bread.
Ingredients:
Plum Crumbles
10 small (800g) plums 1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar 1/2 cup (110g) firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup (75g) plain flour 1/2 cup (40g) desiccated coconut 75g unsalted butter, chopped
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). 2. Halve the plums; remove stones. Slice the plums; place in a large bowl. Add the caster sugar; toss until the plums are well coated in the sugar. Stand for 10 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, combine brown sugar, flour and coconut in a bowl; rub in the butter. 4. Stir the plums again to ensure they are well coated, then spoon into the base of six (2/3 cup/160ml) ovenproof dishes or a 1-litre (4-cup) ovenproof dish. Top the plums with the crumble mixture, place dishes on an oven tray. Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden and the juices are bubbling over the side. 5. Serve warm with whipped cream, ice-cream or custard, if desired.
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Apple Tree Creek Chit Chat Markets will be held on Saturday, July 13, from 7am, at the Apple Tree Creek Sports Ground, Bruce Highway. Great variety of stalls with something for everyone. Plants, bric-a-brac, crafts, car booters and more. Food available from the canteen. New stall holders welcome. All enquiries 0417 796 588.
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Hoy and cent sale
The Bargara Over 50’s Social Club is holding a hoy and cent sale on Saturday, July 6 in the Bargara Cultural Centre, corner Hughes Road, at 1 pm. Very good table prizes with major draws. Raffles and free afternoon tea. Hoy is played like bingo only with 13 cards and every winner receives a prize. Everyone welcome. Phone Thelma on PCYC markets The PCYC markets will be held on Sunday, 4159 0304 or Heather on 4159 1673. July 14, at the Bundaberg PCYC, Maryborough Beach walking Bargara Beach Walkers (a Heart Foundation Street from 8am with the canteen from 7.30am Walking Group) invite you to join them in for breakfast. Great bargains to be found and walking at their new winter time slot of 7am, always something new. Free jumping castle from Christsen Park, Bargara (opp. Golf Club for the kids. For more information, phone House) on Fridays, Sundays and Mondays. 41542813 or email: irene.petretic@pcyc. On Wednesdays, the walk is held from the org.au southern end of Coolanblue Avenue, Innes Dog training Park. All fitness levels and all ages welcome Competent obedience training instructor, to join, it is free. Phone Kevin Huxham 4159 with many years experience, offers you the 1179 or Tony Hansen 4159 0979. opportunity to learn obedience training with Norville school fete your dog, FREE OF CHARGE! Start your Norville State School P&C Fete is being puppy early to provide valuable socialisation, held on Sunday, August 11 from 10am - 2pm as well as training. For further information, at Norville State School, Dr Mays Road. phone 4154 1109. Great family day out. Amusements, food and entertainment. Everyone welcome. Friday Men’s Group Simply Speaking meetings If you would like to be part of a social Bundaberg Simply Speaking Toastmasters Men’s Group on a Friday morning between Club has regrouped after the floods and is 9.30am to 12 noon, phone the coordinator Lyn holding meetings on the second and fourth Acquasanta at Gracie Dixon on 4130 4120. Thursday of each month at the U3A Building, For just $5 you can enjoy the company of other 80a Woongarra Street, from 6pm to 8pm. men, go on outings, play cards, scrabble and Find out more about how Toastmasters can men’s yarns and share morning tea. Various help you on the job and in your personal life. information sessions with guest speakers Become a more confident communicator and from Beyond Blue, medications, prostate leader. New and existing members welcome. cancer and any other topics of interest held as Contact Geraldine for more information, well. This is a great opportunity for men to get email: gerigriffiths100@gmail.com.
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WHAT’S ON IN JULY
What’s on for the month of July 2013
Skate of Emergency Roller Derby Flood Fund Raiser Saturday, July 6
WIN Stadium, Flint Street From 2pm 2pm: Rum City Derby Dolls vs Cap Coast Derby Dolls 3.30pm Coastal Assassins Roller Derby vs Airlie Beach Trash Bags 6pm: Grand Final! A licensed bar, food, merchandise, music and entertainment.
Get Your Ute Out 2013
Saturday, July 13 Lighthouse Hotel, Burnett Heads
from 10am The FREE event will feature the V8 Series Utes, their respective drivers, transportation trucks and the Administration Command Centre. There will be a Meet & Greet with the drivers, a signing session, live entertainment, amusements and much more.
Girlfriend’s Giggle
July 12 to 14 Rum City Red Hatters will be hosting a Girlfriends’ Giggle, with red hat ladies coming from all over Australia for the three day weekend. Contact Sharon Rechenberg via: sharon@rst.net.au or 0409 523 359 if you require further information.
Markets
Shalom Markets, Every Sunday Shalom College, Fitzgerald St 6am to 12pm PCYC Markets, July 14 Bundaberg PCYC, Maryborough St 7.30am to 12pm Apple Tree Creek Markets, July 13 Apple Tree Creek Sports Ground 7.30am to 12pm
Casino Royale Charity Gala Dinner Saturday, July 20 The Waves Sports Club
6.30pm
Umoja Orphanage Kenya’s 2nd Annual Charity Gala. Free drink on arrival, two course meal, entertainment, casino games, raffles and prizes. $85 per person. Phone Gaye 0407 715 765.
Childers Festival
Sunday, July 28 Childers from 9am FREE entertaiment for the entire family. Cuisine from dozens of countries, market stalls and street entertainment.
Gracie Dixon Respite Centre “Providing Services to the Aged and Younger People with a Disability”
Annual Cent Sale
Over $3000 in prizes to be won and lots of fun to be had
Bundaberg Civic Centre Saturday, August 31 - Doors Open at 11.30am for a 1pm start $3 entry - includes lucky door prize and afternoon tea
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LOCAL NEWS
Highway traffic diverted for Childers Festival
When it comes to festivals, there is nothing quite like the Childers Festival held every year on the last weekend in July. Featuring a myriad of performers, artists and bands and food from every corner of the world, the Childers Festival is the only festival in Queensland which sees the Bruce Highway closed for the day. From early on Sunday, which is the main day of the festival, highway traffic is diverted to allow Churchill Street to be transformed into a gigantic food, market stall and entertainment hub. Over the years, the festival has finetuned the stalls to ensure that the very best of the Wide Bay and beyond have been selected. Cuisine from dozens of countries is available including Japanese, kebabs, Hungarian dishes and German sausages, while local eating establishments will provide the opportunity for sit-down meals. For first time festival visitors, the experience of wandering along the Leopard tree lined
highway and down the side streets amidst heritage listed and historic buildings, is almost as exciting as the non-stop music, food and party atmosphere which pulses throughout the day. The event kicks off on the Saturday afternoon at 2pm with a street party based in Crescent Street with lively bands performing well into the night, while the main festival day on Sunday begins at 9am and continues through to 3.30pm. The 2013 festival marks the 17th year the event has been held in Childers and promises to be as exciting as ever with entertainment favourites, The Twine and Walisuma returning. Parking areas close to the festival site are available at reasonable rates. Those wishing to avail themselves of free parking can take advantage of the shutttle service which regularly runs from the outskirts of Childers to the festival area.
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