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Tighter regulation on players would ultimatelyimpactwhattheseorganisations can plough back into the community.Sin taxes on alcohol, cigarettes and gambling have historically been solid pillars of windfall forthegovernmentwhichwillfurthererode much-neededcapitalworks,infrastructure andhealthprojectswhichbenefitevery member of the community.Asthesonofanaddictedgambler,Iam trulysympathetictothefamiliesofproblem gamblersandunderstandpersonallywhata devastating illness it is.Unlikealcoholismordrugdependency,to gamblingaddictionisnotavisibleillnessbut itcanhavejustasdevastatingimpactonthe individual and their families.Whatfurthermuddiesthewaterson thisproposedlegislationisthefactthat IndependentTasmanianMPAndrewWilkie isthreateningtowithdrawhissupportfor theFederalLaborGovernmentiftheydont legislate to toughen laws on poker machines.Thepowerfulpubsandclubslobbyhas calledtheproposalun-Australianandhave promisedtofightiteverystepoftheway, beginningwitha$20millionadvertising campaign which kicked off this week.They see the misguided legislation as purely a political deal that lumps all poker machine players as problem gamblers.Politicians walk a fine line when it comes to legislatingagainstwhatpeoplecanandcant dowiththeirpersonallivesandhowthey spend their money.Gambling is a major problem in our society with $294 million spent on poker machines in Queensland in January and February alone.But ill-conceived legislation such as this will prove to be a great waste of time and money.Theanswerliesinpreventionratherthan curebyfundingeducationandsupport programs for drinkers, smokers and gamblers before their habit becomes a problem and then an addiction.Clubsandespeciallycasinosshouldbe madetoworkhardertoidentifyproblem gamblers and refer them to support programs ratherthanshowertheirbiggestloserswith free drinks, lavish gifts and accommodation. Council lip serviceSheilaKing'scommentsonthe CompanionCardringsotruewhen itcomestohowthisCounciltreatsits disabled and elderly her point about the 2nd and 3rd carer bring the Councils limp response clearly into focus.Secondly you also ran a story - Council Shows it Cares with Companion Card -I have to ask just how much they do care theCompanionCardhasbeenavailable for two years - why did Council wait until nowtojointheListofBusinesssthat recognise the card.Itwasannouncedwiththefanfareof TVcoverageandasiftheirgesturereally meant something it does - but the second and third questions should be about why wait2yearsandwhyofferthecardfor only a single carer.Why were these questions not asked. Council obviously has no understanding that it can take more than one carer to help adisabledperson.Whichcarergetsthe free entry?Eventhephotocaptionusedinyour storycarriedthecommentoneofher carers surely this was a pointer to the fact that in a water environment sometime 2 or 3 carers are needed to get clients in and outofthewaterandmanagethemwhen in the water Forthelasttwoyearstherehasbeen continual pressure put on Council to offer concession card discounts for Pool access the Council does offers discounts on Rates showentrycoststheBrolgaTheatre sub contracted public Bus Transport and other Councils run services for concession card holders.Council-controlledpoolsinHervey BayandMaryborougharetheonlypools betweentheGoldCoastandMackaythat do not offer concession card discounts.This is the case when Council knows the FraserCoasthasthehighestnumberof disabled persons living in its community on a per capita basis.It also ranks with Bribie Island as having the highest aged pensioner group as well. AquaTherapyistheonlywayagreat manyoftheseresidentslivinginthis community can exercise and improve their quality of life.ItisshamefulthatthisCouncilhasnot done more for this group in the past.Current mumbling s of them supporting anewAquaTherapyprogramisjust lipservicethathavehadtwoyears ofconstantreminderstothisissueand theCouncilstillsitsfirminsayingno discounts for pensioners. Ian Bleys,Hervey BayPut out welcome mat IrefertotheletterfromDonGayler dated April 1.Mr Gayler fails to acknowledge that RV touriststravellinginfullyself-contained units do not, and will not stay in a caravan park every night. And why should they? Theyhaveeverythingonboardthat they require and therefore do not need the services offered by a caravan park. Manycaravanparkschargefeesthat areexcessivefortheservicesthatthey provide, and fees that RV tourists save by staying in low cost or free rest areas is then spent with the local businesses. Theyrequirefuel,food,drink, entertainment,pharmacyproducts,and willavailthemselvesofotherservices providedinatownsuchasdoctors, dentists, banks, etc. There are estimated to be 70-80,000 RVs ontheroadsatanygiventime,andRV touristsspendinexcessof$8billioneach year in this country. Theaveragespendis$573pervehicle perweek.Tobenefitfromthissegment ofthetourismmarket,Councilsneedto provideaccommodationcommensurate with the requirements of these tourists.Thebottomlineis,thatifsuitableareas arenotprovidedforthismarket,these tourists will simply move on to a town that welcomes them.Phil BerryManager Projects and Member BenefitsCampervan & Motorhome Club of Australia LtdInsurance disgrace The definition of flood is an invasion of water in or on ones property. Got it zombies? Got it political parasites? Gotitlegalprofession?Gotitinsurance companies?GotitanyonewithanIQ higherthanthatofalabotomiseddung beetle? Read very slowly, very carefully. Floodisaninvasionofwaterinoron ones property. 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Collier said.DuluxaccountsmanagerAndrew Pyne was on board with a paint brush at the Animal Refuge on Monday.Wethoughtitwasimportantthat wecameoutandactuallyusedthe paint, not just donate it, Mr Pyne said.Bunnings lends a helping handA group of community-minded Bunnings staff got together with Andrew Pyne from Dulux at the Hervey Bay Animal Refuge on Monday morning to paint 18 dog kennels.8 / The Hervey Bay Independent, Friday April 15, 2011CHEAP!2 Day Sale,2 Da Sa Sal ale le,This Thursday & FridayThis Thursday & FridayTh Th Thi TTh Th ThiSale Ends 6pm FridaySarid ida day ayWhile Stocks Last ast st2 Day Sa2 Da Sa aNONMEMBERS24.99NONMEMBERS40.9919.992lteaMATES RATESSmirnoff Signature RangeSAVE

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DisgruntledMaryboroughrelief teacherAllanFuaryisspearheadinga campaign to bring Fraser Coast Regional Council rates in line with other councils across the state.MrFuaryhasarrangedafreerates summitforresidentsattheBrolga TheatreonJuly1featuringeconomics andlandvaluersandaformerHoward Government advisor. ThefactisthattheFraserCoasthas the highest minimum rate of any council inQueenslandandoffersthelowest pensioner rebate, Mr Fuary said.Whatmakesitworseisthatthis regionhashighnumbersofpensioners and retired people and is a lower socio-economic community.Thiscouncilhaschampagnetastes and the ratepayers have beer budgets to support their greed.IndependentStateMemberfor MaryboroughChrisFoleywillopen theratessummitwithguestspeakers includingDrTerryDwyer,barrister fromCanberraandformerHoward Government advisor, Dr Gavin Putland, fromtheValueResearchGroup, Melbourne,andDavidBrookes,ex- councillor, Melbourne.MrFuaryispresidentoftheHenry GeorgeAssociationofQueensland,a nonprofit,nonpoliticalorganisation which will host the event.HenryGeorgewasanAmerican economist who came to Australia in 1890 and was an expert on taxing evaluations and land values.Ihavehadagutfulofthiscouncil justjackingratesupeachyearinstead of tightening their belts and finding cost savings.It is time the ratepayers were properly informed of how the rating system works and how they are being ripped off.Disgruntled ratepayer organises rates summitDisgruntled Maryborough teacher Allan Fuary has arranged a free rates summit for residents at the Brolga Theatre on July 1 to show how Fraser Coast Regional Council rates can be reduced in line with other councils across the state.The Hervey Bay Independent, Friday April 15, 2011 /9TILE SALERED HOT BARGAINSMonday11thApriluntilThursday21stofAprilWHILE STOCKS LASTWhite Wall Tiles200 x 200mm $23.00 m2 $13.50m2Dimple or Plain Gloss200 x 300mm$24.50m2 $15.90m2250 x 400mm$26.00m2$17.90m2Picasso White 250 x 400mm$29.00m2$17.90m2Zodiac White Wall200 x 3$26.90m2$15.90m2Sienna Ocre from Casagrande431 x 431mm$25.00m2$17.00m2AddextraRubberModiedFlexibleAdhesive $29.00kg New Season LinesItalian Soft Clay 400 x 450mm Stradbroke Dust 450 x450mm$25.90m2$19.70m2Sheet Glass MosaicFrom $22.00Guo Colorado Grey 400mm sq$24.90m2 $16.70m2Anti Slip Cotto Mattone 2nd by Roman Royal333mm sq$22.00m2$15.90m2NCI Lt Crema Trav Antislip400mm sq$22.90m2 $15.90m2NCI Lt Grey/Bone$25.90m2$16.90m2+ Many Small Lots Under 20m2Priced from $8.00 to $12.00+ Many other great bargainsSupertuf Porcelain Tile Mondrain Grey and Mocha450mm sq$26.70m2 $13.00m2Arezzo Lt Cream Gloss405 x 405mm$22.90m2$13.90m2Vicenza ColtoLt Terracota Colour333mm sq$24.90m2$17.90m2Cotto Crete Beige400mm sq$24.90m2$15.90m2Guo Enviro Neutral Floor400mm sqOf white/cream$25.90m2$16.90m2Mondrain White450mm sq$26.70m2$17.90m2NCI Fidama Grey333mm sq$27.00m2$14.90m2Rect: White Wall Tile60 x 30mm $23.00m2Guocera Ivory Floor Tiles200mm sq $9.50m2 ALSO SPECIAL TRADE PRICES Special Prices Dianond Blades Coscut White Trim Pointed Grouters, etc58 Ferry Street, MaryboroughPH: 4122 4155Oneoftheworldslargestinternet-based companies has its eye firmly fixed on aviation developments in Hervey Bay.Thebeginningofthreedimensional GoogleMapsthatofferaneyeonthe worldfromanycomputercouldbegin from technology honed in Hervey Bay.ErgonEnergy,whichownsthe intellectualpropertyrightsofthe technology,gottheballrollingby commissioningHerveyBay-based SeabirdAviationtodevelopnewsensor technology to be used in its surveillance aircraft.Theplaneswillscanthestates 150,000kmelectricitynetworkforErgon topreventvegetationovergrowthand assess damage in disasters.Butthelocaltechnologyiscapableof much more.The3Dscanstakenfromtheairare senttoBrisbaneforanalysis,essentially mappingouttheentirestateovera12 month period.The power lines are currently assessed fromthegroundwhichErgonEnergy Chief Executive Officer Ian McLeod said takes three years to complete a statewide snapshot.He said the technology was a quantum leap in asset management.Googleareinterestedindoingitin theUStocreatetheir3Dmaps-sothe potential is enormous.MrMcLeodmetwithGoogle managementinSanFranciscoon Mondaytocontinuediscussionsabout the 3D mapping technology.Longtermyoullbeabletouseyour iPod,pointittoanelectricitypole, findouthowmanypeopleareusing electricityfromthatcircuitandwhere thecableslayundergroundDial before you Dig will become redundant, Mr McLeod said.Fornow,HerveyBaysSeabird Aviationhastwo$650,000planesto build for Ergon to begin the roll out.Seabird Project Manager Francios van Teijilingensaidthefully-digitalglass cockpit will fly itself using GPS points that can be changed mid-flight.The planes are made to be very stable andverysafeatlowspeeds,Mrvan Teijilingen said.Itlltravelover450kilometresin about four hours.SeabirdAviationmanagingdirector PeterAdamshasalreadystartedto prepareforthepopularityofthenew aircraft and its unique technology.In the 12 months since being awarded theErgonEnergycontractSeabird hasdoubleditsstaffandimproved production resources.Seabird Aviation shineswhile world watches onErgon CEO Ian McLeod, Seabird Aviation program manager Francios van Teijilingen, managing director Peter Adams and Ergon Chairman Ralph Craven with one of the 3D sensor aircraft that has captured the attention of Google in the US.JUSTBRIEFLYDingo chargesSimonJohnStretton,knownlocallyas DingoSimon,pleadedguiltytoonecharge ofdisturbingadangerousanimalandone chargeoffailingtokeepfoodfromprotected animals and was fined $1200 in Maryborough Magistrates Court last week.The charge stems back to a visit to the island with convicted dingo feeder Jennifer Parkhurst onAugust2,2009,whereheadmittedto approachingandfeedingdingoeswithMs Parkhurst as an observer.Mr Stretton, 53, breeds dingoes for zoos and wildlifeparksathisDurongDingoSanctuary near Kingaroy TheDepartmentofEnvironmentand ResourceManagementpursuedthecharges after discovering video footage of the incident afterraidingMsParkhurstsRainbowBeach home on August 24, 2009. Pier to Pub swimHervey Bay Surf Lifesaving Club will host the 13th annual Torquay Hotel Pier to Pub swim on Sunday.Thisyear seventwillfeaturethe3.4km Pier to Pub for both serious swimmers as well asthe1.6kmSplash4Cashforsocialand intermediate swimmers.ThePiertoPub3.4kmracestartsfrom theUranganPierat8.30amwiththeevent finishing at the Torquay Jetty. ThePiertoPub1.6kmSplash4Cash startsatthecorneroftheEsplanade& Alexander Street and finishes at the Torquay Jetty.Therewillbea$250cashprizeforthe fastestmaleandfemaleswimmeroverthe longdistancewith$150forsecondand $100 for third. Thosetacklingtheshortcoursewillbe racingforcashprizesof$150forthefastest maleandfemaleswimmerwith$100for second and $50 for third.10 / The Hervey Bay Independent, Friday April 15, 2011Hervey Bay HotelRetail quantities only. No trade supplied. Prices may vary in country areas due to freight. Excludes premium or reserve ranges unless specied. Prices include GST where applicable. 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SPECIALS AVAILABLE FROM 11/04/11 UNTIL 30/04/11 OR WHILE STOCKS LASTCoolabah CasksXXXX Gold CansXXXX Bitter StubbiesYellowglen Yellow RangeTheHerveyBayIndependentsFantasticPlastic CardpromotionclimaxedlastThursdaynight with12finalistsvyingforthewinningkeyto open the door to a new Toyota Yaris.UranganresidentTerryCoxwasthefifth finalisttopickamysterykeyfromthebarrelat Wide Bay Toyota which unlocked the car.MrCoxbecameakeywinnerinAugustand one of 12 finalists from the 12 month shop local discount campaign.Initiallytheplanwastogivethecartohis partner Pamela Tayler but that changed after his daughter also needed a car.But she couldnt wait any longer so we bit the bullet and bought a car for her at Christmas, Ms Tayler said.We didnt think wed actually win the car.Mr Cox was speechless once he was announced the Fantastic Plastic competition winner.With plans to dine at the Boat Club that night, the couple said they would celebrate with a few drinks.WedliketokeepthecarbutTerryhasbeen waitingforanoperationonhishipandknee, Ms Tayler said.So well probably try and sell it to pay for his operation the new car really would be fantastic, but his health has to come first.HerveyBayIndependentNewspapermanaging directorMalcolmQuinncongratulatedall participatingbusinessesandsponsorsofthe Fantastic Plastic Campaign.Thecampaignwasverysuccessfulwith thousandsofresidentsregularlyusingtheir discount cards at participating shops, Mr Quinn said.AspecialthankstoWideBayToyotaand congratulations to Terry on winning a new Yaris.Terrys fantastic plasticearns him a new Toyota The 12 Fantastic Plastic finalists spent last Thursday evening at Wide Bay Toyota in anticipation of winning the competitions major prize a new Toyota Yaris.Terry Cox drew the winning car key at the Hervey Bay Independents Fantastic Plastic finalists draw last week with Wide Bay Motors general manager Jason Wiegmink looking on.JUSTBRIEFLYCensus jobs on offerAustralian Bureau of Statistics is launching arecruitmentdrivefor5500Queensland collectorstoreacheverysuburbandtown during the 2011 Census. Thepart-timepositionsinvolve distributingandcollectingCensusformsto 740,000householdsrightacrossthestate, fromBrisbanetoBouliaandeverywherein between.QueenslandsCensusDirectorSally PritchardsaidtheABSislookingfor community-minded,well-organisedpeople to apply for the Collector roles.Thisisagreatopportunityforsomeone whowantstoearnabitofextramoneyto top-uptheirusualincome,orisjustlooking forsomethingspecialandinterestingtobe involvedinthatisrelevanttoeveryperson in Australia.CensusCollectorswillbeemployedfrom July 1 to September 8, and will earn between $1,300 and $2,800.Applications are open from April 9 to May 5 - apply online at abs.gov.au/censusTime to adopt-a-roadRoads are one of Australias most rubbished assetsandKeepAustraliaBeautifulistrying to curb the trend by offering sections of road up for adoption.Activitiesincludinglittercollection, landscaping,graffitiremovaland beautificationworksmustbeundertakenat least four times a year, for two years.KeepAustraliaBeautifulwillprovidea resource folder, safety vests, road safety signs, rubbishbags,treesandshrubsforplanting, asafetyDVDandmoreforvolunteersthat registeronlineathttp://www.kabq.org.au/programs/adopt_a_road/info.The Hervey Bay Independent, Friday April 15, 2011 /1119 CARLO ST, PIALBAPH 0403 881 010OPENTIL3AM EVERY NIGHTTHIRSTY THURSDAY FREE ENTRY}FREE POOL 10PM - 3AMSTRIPPERSRaunchy FridayArvo5PM - 9PM10 COVER CHARGEFriday April 29GIRLS ALL THE WAY FROM THE GOLD COASTFOR4HOURSOFFUN!COME & GET YOUR DRINK ONAT THE MOST HAPPENINGCLUB IN THE BAYDrink PromosFREE ENTRY BETWEEN 9-11PM$5 AFTERNorth Queensland residents continuing to battle flooding and the clean up task after thedevastationofCycloneYasihavenot been forgotten by a group of community-minded Fraser Coast residents.Thisweeka$1700portablegenerator donatedbyMaryboroughbusinessCyril Harris Auto Spares and Service, organised throughtheRotaryClubofHerveyBay Sunrise, will arrive in Townsville to assist theBlackRiverandDistrictsRuralFire Brigade.The generator follows a similar donation inFebruaryoffourchainsawstohelp ruralfirefightersclearroadsoftreesand debrisfelledduringthedevastating February 3 cyclone.BrigadeFirstOfficerWarrenKelly saidthegeneratorwouldbeutilisedto support a variety of operational scenarios frombushfiremitigation,roadcrash rescuesupport,swiftwaterrescue,land searches,naturaldisastermanagement and supporting air-based operations.Weareverygratefulfortheongoing support and generosity of these businesses andthemenandwomenoftheRotary ClubofHerveyBaySunrise,MrKelly said.Thechainsawshavealreadycopped a real workout clearing fire breaks, roads and access to farms and rural properties.The generator will also immediately be put to work and will be literally a shining light in the dark for our volunteers.IcantthanktheRotariansand businesspeopleenoughforcontinuing todigdeepandhelpusoutlong aftertheheadlinesaregonefromthe newspapers. RotaryClubofHerveyBaySunrise presidentKevinAlexandersaiditwas importantthatthoseleftrelatively unaffectedbythefloodsandcyclones didntforgettheirnorthernneighbours still in need.WearegratefultoCyrilHarrisAuto Sparesforthegenerousdonationand aredelightedtobeabletofurtherassist thisgroupofruralfirefighterswhodo tremendous work, Mr Alexander said.Vietnamisanationofcaptivatingdiversity,richin culture,traditionandhistory,andpeoplewitha refreshingwarmthandfriendlinessunequalledin SoutheastAsia,apeoplewhohaveputthewar-torn past behind and are clearly focused on the future. Fromtheancientrhythmsofthecountryside,where lifestillrevolvesaroundthecycleofthericecrop,to thebuzzofthecities,Vietnamisastunningtravel destination. 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This group tour is easy paced and well suited to seniors.Limited Seats, Book NowPhone 4128 33558pecial early payment discount price: S3472.00*ex Hervey Bay per person twin share.*This price includes an Early Payment Discount oI $225.00. *Must book and pay in Iull by 8thJuly 2011.**Total Iare Ior Earlybird Dollar Savings is $3222.00 including extra $250 discount **Limited seats - pay by 8/7/11***Single supplement add $875.00. Conditions applyEXTRA D8COUNT -S250** Earlybird Dollar 8avings**Iimited offer, first in best dressedFraserIslandDefendersOrganisationhas criticisedpeoplecaughtfeedingdingoesfor playingGodanddeclaredtheislandsdingo populationishealthyinbothweightand numbers.Inthegroupslatestnewsletteritsupports theStateGovernmentsdingomanagement practicesandclaimsthelawsofnaturesee thefittestsurviveanditisinevitableweaker animals will starve to death.NotallofthedingoesonFraserIslandare starvingandthereisahealthypopulationof quite fit animals. These are the Alpha males and females that produce more pups than the island can sustain, the newsletter states.Thatmeanstheweakestofthesewill inevitablygohungryandgetprogressively weaker. Some will starve but that doesnt mean that the whole population is starving.Thefittestareinincrediblygoodcondition butthesearerarelyseenbecausetheyhaveno reason to scavenge near humans.Compassionatepeoplewhowanttofeed dingoesshouldnotattempttoplayGodwith natural processes.Save Fraser Island Dingoes group has accused the state government of indiscriminate killing of dingoes as well as unsafe and inhumane hazing, shooting,eartaggingandhandlingofdingo pups.High profile group member Jennifer Parkhurst recentlyreceivednationalattentionwhenshe pleaded guilty and was fined $40,000 and given asuspendedthree-yearsentenceforfeeding andinterferingwithapackofdingoesonthe island.FIDOsaidthehighprofilecasewasan exampleofsomebodyplayingGodand contravening the laws.Someoftheinformationprovidedbythe SavetheDingocampaignisplainwrong.The dingo population on Fraser Island is overall very healthy and is not in danger of being obliterated by current government policies.FraserIslandDefendersOrganisationwas founded40yearsagobyconservationists initiallyasaresponsetothethreatofsand mining on the island.O V E R 2 0 Y E A R S O F G R E A T S E R V I C E I N H E R V E Y B A Y67 Main Street, Hervey Bay PH: 4197 1475See the future clearly7 M i St t H BPH-Hcne:l. f(ienc|y. p(cfe::icnc| eye cc(e fc( lhe whc|e fcmi|y :ince 18-Speclcc|e:. ccnlccl |en:e:. :un|c::e: - Exe(ci:e: cnc Lehcvicu(c| cplcmel(y-Ce(lifec p(e:c(iplicn :cfely eyewec( - Lcw vi:icn cic: fc( vi:icn impci(ec pecp|e-/cvice cn cccupclicnc| vi:icn :lcncc(c:8ULK 8lLLlNG /V/lL/8LECpen Iue: & Ihu(: |cle Ly cppl. Hcne:l. f(ienc|y & p(cfe::icnc| Island group claimsdingoes are healthySave Fraser Island Dingoes group has been criticised by theFraser Island Defenders Organisation for misinforming the public over the health of the Islands dingo population.Cnr Boat Harbour Drive & Elizabeth Street, Urangan www.thatsconvenient.com.auGO VITA GO VITAFOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE ON HEALTH AND SPORTS PRODUCTSWOOLWORTHS WOOLWORTHSEASTER TRADING HOURS:WIDE BAY AUSTRALIA WIDE BAY AUSTRALIARight here at Urangan Central were open 8.45am to 4.45pm everyweekday and offer 24/7 ATM access.Home loans, savings, investing and travel money. Were banking your way. So why not pop in and say hello to Merryl and the team at Wide Bay Australia, Urangan.REAL THREADSLADIES FASHIONREAL THREADSLADIES FASHION Ladies Fashion Mother of the Bride Evening Wear Shoes, Jewellery & AccessoriesURANGAN BUTCHERY URANGAN BUTCHERYThe team:Mark, Edwina, Brad and LauriePLACES CAFE PLACES CAFEOpen Good Friday10am-3pm -Bookings EssentialNormal trading hours 8am-5pm 7 days a weekTAKE 50% OFFLoreal Youth Code Skin Care products.Offer valid until 30 April, 2011 URANGAN AMCAL PHARMACY URANGAN AMCAL PHARMACYVIDEO 2000Pop in and see our friendly staff for a wide range of DVDS and entertainment.DONT FORGET OUR$1.00 TUESDAYS!Top lotto-winning sales in the Wide Bay Region for the last5 years!SANDY STRAITS NEWS EXTRA Sausage King again (Continental Italian) Plus 3 gold ( Beef, pork, gourmet -sweet chilli & red pepper) Quality Meat Sausage King for 13 yearsFOR THE CONVENIENCE OF ALL YOURGood Friday 22/04/11 ...........................CLOSEDEaster Sat 23/04/11 ................ 8:30AM - 5:30PMEaster Sun 24/04/11 .............. 9:00AM - 6:00PMANZAC DAY Mon 25/04/11 ...................CLOSEDEaster Tues 26/04/11 ............. 8:30AM - 5:30PMLabour Day Mon 02/05/11 ....................CLOSEDPhone Freecall (1800) 006 286Ample under cover parkingHAIR SNIPETS HAIR SNIPETSThe Team:Nicole, Sam, Sue, Lorene and JadeSENIORS DAYTUESDAY10% OFF Sales and Rentals PropertyManagement Business Sales Investmentsinfo@eastcoastrealty.com.auThe Team: Monika, Robyn, Caz & AlanFREE VENDORS LEGALSConditions apply BOTTLE-OCome in andsee our friendly staff for a large range of beer, wine and spirits.Check out our regular fortnightly specials!MIMOS PIZZASWhy not try one of our Famous Party Slabs 1ft x 2ftTRADING HOURSSunday - Wednesday 5:00pm - 9:00pmThursday - Saturday 5:00pm - 10:00pmPhone 4125 2220The biggest and the best Pizzas in TownPassport applications & photos are availableDarrel Lea StockistAvoid the long queues with quick and friendly service at Urangan Post OfficeUNDER NEW MANAGEMENTAUSTRALIA POSTCENTRE CLEANERS CENTRE CLEANERSThe pride of the centre, Katrina & the friendly & helpful cleaning staff ensure the Centre presents as the beston the Bay. Give them a smile and a wave next time you are in the Centre!TSG TSGOPEN 7 DAYSCLOSEDGOOD FRIDAYBRUMBYS BRUMBYSCome in and see us for all your bakery needsBrumbys are busy baking delicious hot cross buns for you to enjoy this Easter!As well as the delicious Traditional and fruitless varieties, Brumbys have partnered with Cadbury to give you three new mouth-watering flavours:PH 4125 4442 Raspberry with Cadbury Chocolate Orange with Cadbury ChocolateDouble Choc with Cadbury ChocolateCome meet Russell and Jody and their friendly staff and receive a FREE 6 pack of rolls or a loaf of bread with any 6 pack purchase of hot cross buns! 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Boat Harbour DriveMain StBunningsWe are hereIf you shop at any of Hervey BaysthreeIGAsupermarkets thenyouarehelpingsupport our rural firefighters.Lastweektheproprietors from the Torquay, Fraser Shores andPialbasupermarkets joinedforcestopresenta chequefor$1500toHervey BayRuralFireBrigadegroup officerDonDuffus.The moneywasprovidedfromthe IGA Community Chest where a percentageofallIGA-branded items sold are donated back to communityandnot-for-profit organisations.MrDuffussaidthemoney wouldbeusedtopurchase newwheelsandtyresforthe brigade ute to make it safer.Thestockstandardwheels arentquiteuptothejob thatwerequireandarea littledangerousinthewet conditionssothisdonationis veryappreciated,MrDuffus said.PialbaSuperIGAproprietor BrettLeishmansaidthis donationwasthefirsttime that the three store owners had worked together.Thevolunteersoftherural firebrigadedoawonderful jobinkeepingussafeso wecouldntthinkofamore worthycausetosupportwith thesefunds,MrLeishman said.DespitethewetsummerMr Duffus warned the region was not yet out of danger in respect to bush fires.As winter approaches all we need is a couple of frosts to dry out all this long vegetation that hassproutedupfromtherain wewillhaveplentyoffuelon our hands for fire outbreaks.Landownersneedtobe vigilantandkeepvegetation down where they can to avoid potential fire traps.Torquay IGA proprietor Howard Sewell, Hervey Bay Rural Fire Brigade group officer Don Duffus, Pialba Super IGA proprietor Brett Leishman and Fraser Shores IGA proprietor Neil Braun make the presentation for $1500 last Friday at the Nikenbah headquarters.IGAs join forces to aid rural firiesFraserCoastconservativesupporterswho werelookingforwardtohavingdinneron ThursdaynightwithmaverickNationalParty SenatorBarnabyJoycewillhavetowaitalittle longer as the event had to be cancelled.A spokesperson from LNP Member for Hervey BayTedSorensensofficesaidtheSenator sufferedanunfortunateaccidentwhichforced him to postpone the fundraising event.The Senator injured his knee when mustering onthefamilypropertyandhastostayoffitfor a while as it heals, forcing the cancellation of the dinner.Ted(Sorensen)wishestheSenatoraspeedy recovery and hopes that he may visit Hervey Bay later in the year.Barnaby dinner cancelled31 Old Maryborough Road, Pialba Phone 4124 4985Mobile 0409 062 199www.frankshomedecor.com.au VERTICALS SECURITY AWNINGS PATIOS CARPORTS ENCLOSURESFranks Home Decor CentreQBSA Licence No. 60529ABN 85 467 713 474Winterlite is great for outdoorliving areas, providing shadefrom direct sun, keepingentertaining areas cool andcomfortable, provides shelterfrom wind.Shadecloth roof structuresprovide shade over pools, carsor western sides of homes.Custom made to suit the areayou wish to protect.Flyscreen room enclosures addspace and create an insectfree enviroment.NO OTHER HOME DECORATING COMPANY OFFERS YOUTHIS MUCH CHOICE!NO OTHER HOME DECORATING COMPANY OFFERS YOUTHIS MUCH CHOICE! 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This region needs fighters and people that will stand up for the under dog.Ratepayersdeservesomeempathyduring toughtimesandboththeyoungandelderly deserve respect.Businessman to stand for councilafter frustration with current cropMr Bill Brown.Despitesmokers claimingitwont changetheirhabitsthe FederalGovernmentis embarkingoncigarette packaginglawswhich willbethemost prohibitive in the world.FederalHealth MinisterNicolaRoxon saidplainpackaging wasthelateststepin theGovernmentsfight toreducethetollon familiesfromsmoking related deaths.Thechillingfacts arethatsmokingkills 15,000Australiansayear andcostssociety$31.5 billionhelpingpeople togiveupsmokingand minimisingtheirchance ofthemstartingare healthprioritiesforthe Government, Ms Roxon said. This plain packaging legislationisaworld firstandsendsaclear message that the glamour isgonecigarettepacks willnowonlyshowthe deathanddiseasethat come from smoking. The new packs have beendesignedtohave thelowestappealto smokersandtomake cleartheterribleeffects thatsmokingcanhave on your health.Thelegislationwill restricttobaccoindustry logos,brandimagery, colours and promotional text appearing on packs.Underproposednew lawstheonlythingto distinguishonebrand fromanotherwillbe theproductnameina standard colour, position andstandardfontsize and style.Inaddition,health warnings will be updated and increased from 30 per cent to 75 per cent of the frontofthepack,aswell as 90 per cent of the back.The Government plans the legislation to begin on January1,2012,withall products on sale required tocomplywiththenew laws within six months. New pushto reducesmokingARE NOT MEANT FOR COOKING1300 BAYSWATER (07 4194 7555)569-571 The Esplanade, Hervey Bayevents@thebayswater.com.auwww.thebayswater.com.auFresh Tin Can Bay King PrawnsServed with Chilled Mayo and Fresh LemonPier to Point PizzaButternut Pumpkin, Zucchini, Semi-Dried Tomatoes, Capsicum, Spinach, Fresh Mozzarella & Napoli SauceSizzling Garlic PrawnsServed in a Cast Iron Pot with Jasmine RicePoached Fresh Moreton Bay Bugswith Wild Mushroom, Cauliower Puree & Snow Pea TendrilsThe Hervey Bay Independent, Friday April 15, 2011 / 23DR JOHN-PAUL BLANC MBChB FRANZCO& DR ZANNE LOUW MBChB FRANZCOEye Specialists / Surgeons atEyes Wide BayW W W . E Y E S W I D E B A Y . C O M . A UNOW LOCATED AT6 BAYSWATER DR, URRAWEENFOR APPOINTMENTS PH 4194 2352Thegardenmulchat FraserCoastlandfillsis overflowingandtogetrid of it the Council has slashed prices.Onecubicmetre(about atrailerload)ofstandard andcottagemulchwas$18 but has been discounted to $10.The reason were getting so much green waste is that everyone is cleaning up and pruningtheirfast-growing gardensbecauseofallthis rain,NikenbahTransfer StationteamleaderIvan Ramsey said.Lastweekwefinished tworoundsofmulchand wecoulddoanotherload now.Dumpedgreenwasteis chippedintomulchwhich isthenheatedtoabout70 degrees.Eachmulchmoundis rotatedthreetimesover five weeks and finally sifted through the grader.Butuntilspaceismade, themulchwillcontinue topileatthegreenwaste drop-off.Wehavemoregreen wastethanIhaveever seen, Mr Ramsey said.Urraween resident Justin Shawwasmakingthe mostofthediscounted gardeningproductlast Friday.Weveuseditbefore, Mr Shaw said.Itscheaperandanicer blend.Andthemoneyisgoing back into Council.Thethreegradesof mulch are standard, cottage and premium soil blend.Gardenerswanting mulch should check loading timesbeforeheadingout topickupatrailerloadby contacting the Fraser Coast RegionalCouncilon1300 79 49 29.Mountains of mulch on saleas council slashes its pricesNikenbah Transfer Station team leader Ivan Ramsey with Urraween resident Justin Shaw with a $10 trailer load of mulch. Wet weather has resulted in mountains of mulch for sale at councils refuse stations.A kindy surpriseMikayla Sankey, 4, with Rusty the giant worm at her kindergarten last Thursday morning.Findinga70 centimetrelongworm wasthehighlightof thedayforagroupof Hervey Bay Community kindergartenstudents on Thursday.Thegiantworm wasbroughtinbythe kindergartenco-director, DianeFunke,aftershe founditlyingacrossher drivewayinHighfields Estate.Wewalkourdog early in the morning and wequiteoftenseethem out, Ms Funke said.Theytendtocome out when its a bit damp.Thestudentsnamed thewormRusty, matchingthecolourof thewormsslimyskin, before finding him a new home in the kindergarten gardens.Freshwater StBideford StreetWE AREHERECON SOUVLISBETTA ELECTRlCAL & HOMEMAKERS138 FRESHWATER STREET, TORQUAY - OPEN 7 DAYS - PHONE: 4125 2555*TO APPROVED APPLICANTS ONLY ON PURCHASES OVER $1500 TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY. 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SEE PAGE 10 FOR DETAILS.25 / The Hervey Bay Independent, Friday April 15, 2011RISING POWER BILLS?We can help you save up to 90% OFF water heating costsInstall an Apricus Evacuated Tube Hot Water System on your roof Up to 40% more efficient than flat plate collectorsCall now for an Obligation Free Quote and take Advantage of Federal and State Government Solar Hot Water Incentives.U IRRIGATION PUMPS SOLAR U SALES & SERVICEUn|t 4, 5S Is|ander Rd, P|a|ba Ph 4194 2SS7 sa|es@advwatertech.com.auwww.advwatertech.com.auDo you want to be in controlof your water quality? moval ofFor effective rem Fluorideontaminants such and other coasnt, Dirt and Rust,SedimenTaste and Odour, Chlorine, TCryptosporidium Giardia and Cnd Heavy Metals anCall us for detailsand pricingJUSTBRIEFLYDeputy Mayor delay TheroleofFraserCoastRegionalCouncil deputy mayor will be decided next week.Councillorswereexpectedtovoteonwho wouldreplaceJulieArthuratlastweeks meetingbutcouncillorsBelindaMcNeven and Anne Nioa were not present.MayorMickKrugeraskedthemotionbe deferred until all councillors could vote at the ordinary meeting on April 27.Community grantsCouncilwillinvest$33,000inmorethan30 projectsandeventsthatweresuccessfulin Round 2 of its Community Grants Scheme.Council received 50 applications requesting more than $180,000 in assistance.Apanelreviewedtheapplicationsand 31organisationswererecommendedfor funding.These include;$3,000fortheBurrumHeadsProgress Associationtobuyaudioequipmentforthe Burrum Heads Community Hall; $5,000fortheGootchieBranchofthe Queensland Country Womens Association to help replace the roof of their hall; $5,000totheMaryboroughandDistrict AnimalRefugetoprovideamobiledesexing unit; and, $5,000 to the Hervey Bay Touch Association tohelpstagethe2011QueenslandJunior State Cup.Councilisalsoprovidingfinancialsupport tofiveotherevents,includingtheNational TownCriersChampionshipstobeheldin Maryborough in July.Councilhasinvestedmorethan$120,000 in47eventsandactivitiesthroughthe CommunityOrganisationsandEvents Support Grants in 2010/11 financial year.AretiredOlympic swimmerandastandup comedianhaveratedthe Beach House Hotels chicken parmigianaonparwiththe bestinAustraliaduringa visittofilmanepisodeof theirtelevisionprogram Discover Downunder.FormerAthensOlympic goldandsilvermedalist BrookeHansonandher comicco-presenterTim SmithchosetheBeach HouseHotelfortheir chickenparmigiana critiquewhichisapopular segmentoftheSaturday afternoontravel,camping, caravanningandlifestyle show on WIN television.Wehavetravelledthe wholecountryandletme tellyouHerveyBayisa jewelinthecrown,Mr Smith said.FraserIslandiswhat everybodyravesabout butthemainlandisalso beautiful and there is plenty to do and see. We have really enjoyed ourselves.TheBeachHouseHotel headchefRebeccaKnilands saidthepopularpubs chickenparmigianawould featureontheJune18 episode.They gave us 16 out of 20 whichisthehighestscore ofanyhotelsinthecurrent series.Whilewedidknow they were coming we served them exactly what any other patron would receive. MsHanson,currently18 weekspregnantwithher second child, said it was her first visit to Hervey Bay and shewasdelightedwiththe natural beauty of the region.Icanunderstandhow peoplefallinlovewith theplace.Andthechicken parmigianawasdelightful, Ms Hanson said.Thedoublesmokedham wasdelicious,thechicken breastwasgoldenand moistandthechefdidnt laytheparmaontopofa bed of chips which ensured thechipsremained chunky.Downunder crew rateBeach House parmaThe Beach House Hotel venue manager Tim Campion, left, and head chef Rebecca Knilands, right, got the thumbs up from Discover Downunder television co-hosts Brooke Hanson and Tim Smith during a visit to dine at the popular hotel last week.2011 CensusAustralia@2011Census CensusAustraliaThe Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is looking for more than 29,000 community-minded people to ll Census Collector positions.August 9 is Census night. This is your chance to join a dedicated team working to improve communities and light the way forward for Australia. Census Collectors deliver and collect Census forms to and from all households in their area.Let us shed a little more light on these jobs Collector jobs are part-time, home-based, fexible and will involve evening and weekend work. Collectors are required for work between 1 July and 8 September 2011. Collectors must have their own telephone, a secure vehicle and storage area in their home. Collectors will earn around $18 per hour plus allowances. Collectors must be Australian citizens or have permanent residency. For all other specifc Collector duties visit the website below.Applications open 9 April 2011 and close 5 May 2011. You can apply online at abs.gov.au/census or by calling 1800 420 182lowances.rmanent residency. bsite below.011.abs.gov.au/censusFor a brighter futureJoin the Census Team in a job that lights the way forward for your community.Opportunityknocks.AG43357GREAT GARDEN AND GIFT IDEAS BEGIN ATSpringvale Garden Centre17 Honeyeater Drive, Hervey Bay(Off Torbanlea Rd) 4128 6011Email: twospringvale@yahoo.com.auOPEN 7 DAYS 9am TILL 4pmSpringvale Garden & GiftCorner Kent & Ferry Street, Maryborough4123 0333OPEN Mon-Fri 9am till 5pmOPEN Saturday 9am till 1pmMaryborough Hervey BayBooralTERRACOTTA POTS AND PLANTERS TRIBAL POTS AND DCOR POTSGLAZED STONE POTS MARBLE POTS AND PLANTERSIt's well worth the visit!The Hervey Bay Independent, Friday April 15, 2011 /27TheHerveyBaySeagulls SeniorRugbyLeagueClub iscallingforformerplayers, coaches,managers,strappers and committee members to join thenewly-formedOldBoys Social Club.CurrentclubpresidentMarc Carpentersaidhundredsof playershadproudlywornthe Seagullsjerseyovertheyears and the Old Boys Club offered theopportunitytore-acquaint aswellassupportthecurrent players.We are encouraging anybody previouslyinvolvedwith theclubtocomealongtothe games, join the social group and supportourcurrentA-grade, Reserves,Under18sand womensteams,MrCarpenter said.Andaswelleverymember will get the opportunity to hear storiesfromclubstalwartBrett Jones about how good he was in his day!Membershipis$50and includesanOldBoysshirt, freeentrytoallSeagullshome games,discountedbarprices andinvitationstonumerous social activities.For more information contact Rod McGrath on 0408 188 208 or Brett Jones on 0438 287 640.Thefirsthomegameofthe seasonisonSundaywhenthe Seagullstakeonpremiership favouritesBundabergBrothers at Stafford Park.PHONE 4194 05523/156 BOAT HARBOUR DR, PIALBA 3/DareHair StudioNOW AVAILABLE $29.95We stock the FULL RANGE ofMoroccan OilproductsMothers Day Packs AvailableRedken & NapoleonDare staff have just completedREDKEN GOLDRUSH course.Come and try our new techniques.We AreHere Sales Hire Service2/42 Torquay Rd, Pialba PH: 4124 6433WE'LL KEEPYOU MOVING!"The Widest Range of Quality Scooters& Mobility Aids on the Fraser Coast"MOB 0421 605 885PH 4124 1607Suite 6, 40 Torquay Rd, PialbaE tk@herveybaymassage.com.auW www.herveybaymassage.com.au Remedial Relaxation Deep Tissue Ear Candling Ortho Bionomy Lymphatic Drainage Health Fund Rebates Eftpos Gift Vouchers After Hours Appointments Open Monday to SaturdayHERVEY BAY MASSAGECapture The MagicPhotographyt'BNJMZ1PSUSBJUTt1SFHOBODZt(MBNPVS1PSUSBJUTt8FEEJOHTt1BDLBHF%FBMT"WBJMBCMFAlan 0431 585 306 BMBO!DBQUVSFUIFNBHJDQIPUPHSBQIZDPNBV Lana 0403 576 718 MBOB!DBQUVSFUIFNBHJDQIPUPHSBQIZDPNBVwww.capturethemagicphotography.com.auSeagulls send out callfor old boys to reuniteA handful of current and former Seagulls players and officials are calling on old boys of the club to lend their support by joining an Old Boys Social Club.TheIndustrialRelationsCommissionhasbeen calledintomediatebetweencouncilandits staffafterabreakdowninenterprisebargaining negotiations.Council staff rejected a proposed new Certified Agreementlastweekwhichcontainedwage increases of between $86 and $121 a week.Themajority(80percent)ofemployeeswho voted(481employees)didnotsupportthe proposed certified agreement.TheofferhasnowbewithdrawnandCouncil willseekassistancefromtheQueensland IndustrialRelationsCommissiontoconciliatea new agreement.FraserCoastMayorMickKrugersaidcouncil has negotiated in good faith for nine months and always wanted staff to have a vote on the offer.Webelieveourofferwasfairandreasonable and maintains job security which seems to be the main sticking point of the unions, Cr Kruger said.Theunionshaveadifferentviewandwant clausesthatwereintroducedtocoverjob securityduringthetransitionalperiodfollowing amalgamation maintained in the new agreement.Council argues that now the transitional period hasfinishedtheAgreementshouldrevertto standard industrial instruments.Wearecommittedtousingourpermanent workforceandredundancieswouldonlybe consideredasalastresortafterretrainingand redeployment have been extensively explored.Councilbelievesstronglythatthisisa responsibleandaffordablepayoffer,reflective ofcommunityaffordability,inlinewithCPI, budgetaryconstraintsandmaximisesjob security.Staff reject council offerThe Hervey Bay Independent, Friday April 15, 2011 /29RISING POWER BILLS?We can help you save up to 90% OFF water heating costsInstall an Apricus Evacuated Tube Hot Water System on your roof Up to 40% more efficient than flat plate collectorsCall now for an Obligation Free Quote and take Advantage of Federal and State Government Solar Hot Water Incentives.U IRRIGATION PUMPS SOLAR U SALES & SERVICEUn|t 4, 5S Is|ander Rd, P|a|ba Ph 4194 2SS7 sa|es@advwatertech.com.auwww.advwatertech.com.auDo you want to be in controlof your water quality? moval ofFor effective rem Fluorideontaminants such and other coasnt, Dirt and Rust,SedimenTaste and Odour,Chlorine, TCryptosporidiumGiardia and Cnd Heavy Metals anCall us for detailsand pricingThepriceofbuildinganewhomeonthe FraserCoastcouldbe$10,000cheaperifthe StateGovernmentfollowsthroughwithplans to reduce infrastructure charges on builders and developers.ChangesrecommendedbytheInfrastructure ChargesTaskforcetoimprovehousing affordabilityhavebeenwelcomedbyFraser CoastMayorMickKrugerandFraserCoast UDIA Chairman Daniel Poacher.The State Government established the taskforce to simplify and streamline infrastructure charges for new developments to help improve business confidence.Thetaskforcemade10recommendations whichsimplifyandstandardisethewaylocal governmentinfrastructurechargescanbe calculated.Infrastructurechargesmakeupto$40,000or more of the cost of a new home.On the Fraser Coast infrastructure charges are about $30,000 a block, Fraser Coast Mayor Mick Kruger said.Thesereformswillmakeitaloteasierto calculate the charges and for developers to factor in costs when planning their developments and assessing the viability of projects.Itwillenablecouncilstomanagepayment structures and apportion funds collected towards projects more easily, as well as offer incentives to stimulate the economy as we did with the Shovel Ready Projects scheme.FraserCoastRegionalCouncilhaswrittento theStateGovernmentbackingthetaskforce recommendationsandaskingthattheybe introduced as quickly as possible to help stimulate and support the development industry.FraserCoastUrbanDevelopmentInstituteof Australia Branch also fully supports the taskforce recommendationsbutremainscautiously optimistic given they are yet to be implemented.Unlessthestategovernmentmakesthese recommendationsthereviewwillallbefor nothing,FraserCoastBranchpresidentDaniel Poacher said.Atthistimewewouldstronglyencourage Counciltoadoptamaximuminfrastructure chargeat$20,000perlotforresidentialtype developmenttoprovideamuchneeded injection of affordability, certainty and growth in the development industry.We all saw the benefits of Councils excellent shovel-readypolicyandcanseepositivesifthe chargesarereducedtothislevelandincentives such as deferred payments are available.Our entire local economy will benefit greatly if these recommendations are adopted.CouncillorGerardOConnorsaidthe developmentsectoremploysthousandsof peoplethroughouttheregionandwasworthy of support. Withjobsfromfinancetoarchitecture, plastering to plumbing, landscaping to painting, thissectorisoneofthekeydriversofour economicprosperityandmostimportantlyour communitys well- being, Cr OConnor said.Thisisthesectorwhobuildsourho