edition 122 - maranoa town & country mail
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HANNAH WINS MORETON BAY CHAMPIONSHIP!Page 3
SCIENTISTS DIG GIANT MAMMAL FOSSILS AT EULOPage 6
BRUSHSTROKES EXHIBITION A SUCCESSPage 4
Edition no. 122 wEdnEsday, 26 JunE, 2013
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With preparations steaming along for the bi-annual Santos GLNG Food & Fire Fest in September, the arrival of the event’s esteemed ambassador today was a fantastic sight!Chilli, the friendly red dragon flew in this morning on an MI helicopter, landing at Roma Airport to kick off promotion in the lead up to the Santos GLNG Food & Fire Fest.The festival, scheduled for Saturday, 14 September at Roma’s Bassett Park, is planned to be bigger and better than ever before, with a variety of new attractions, stalls and dazzling fire, light and
Chilli The Dragon Flies Into Roma
Santos GLNG Food & Fire Fest’s Ambassador Chilli, the friendly dragon lands in Roma via a M1 Helicopter.
firework displays set to wow all in attendance!With the new setting and fresh approach to the event itself, organisers have also jumped into the digital age with the Santos GLNG Food & Fire Fest Facebook page now up and running. ‘Like’ the page to receive up-to-date happenings of what to expect and look forward to at the festival.With September not far away, keep a look out for Chilli around the region, and be sure to snap a photo of him and share it on the Facebook page!
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As our distribution begins for this 122nd Edition Maranoa Mail, it will be school holiday time again. It is so heartening to see so many activities planned for the school students throughout the centres in our coverage area. There is no excuse for the “I’m bored” comment this holiday break. From information I have received there is everything from Theatre, Drama and Music to Arts, Crafts, Technology information to many, many Sporting activities, even a Mini Mastercook Competition for young chefs. What great opportunities for our youth.On a more serious note, many travel on our roads to visit family and friends or escape
the daily routine for a family holiday. At this time so many tragedies disrupt many lives forever so please take care, enjoy yourselves and be patient on the roads.There seems to so much happening around the south west region. I urge you to read the article on the Dig by scientists from the Outback Gondwana Foundation based near Eromanga. With the expansion of oil and gas employment our regions and an influx of new residents, there could be many in our communities who are unaware of what great things are on our doorstep. This year’s dig will take place near Eulo and the species found will paint a clearer picture of what ancient life was like in this region. This area is well worth keeping in mind for an educational family or club visit.Great to see strong support for the Brushstrokes Art Exhibition in St George. There really are so many creative activities across many mediums taking place in our districts. The RFDS Outback Road Trek was well supported as it weaved it’s way from NSW through SW Queensland to the Sunshine Coast. Residents in these areas are only too aware of the importance the Royal Flying Doctor is to their individual communities, and their support was evident.Please generously support the efforts of Katie Garbutt who is training for the ride of her life in the Rio Tinto Ride to Conquer Cancer. Katie is a survivor and takes nothing in her life for granted.Until next edition, Take careCheersBernadette
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Roma Highland Dancer Hannah Hughes took first place in the 7-11 years Moreton Bay Championship in Brisbane recently, topping off the weekend for the Roma Dancers.Four dancers travelled to Brisbane to compete in the Moreton Bay Championships & Pre-Championships in conjunction with Scotia Competition & Titles. The girls had prepared themselves well and were rewarded with plenty of prizes.
Hannah wins Moreton Bay Championship!
Hannah Hughes with the Championship Trophies
Hannah and Ellen Kehl both competed in the Championships on Monday, which saw Ellen take sixth place in the 12-13 years category. This is a tremendous effort for Ellen as it was her first Championship.Ellen and Hannah also competed in the Pre Championship on Sunday where Ellen placed second in the 12-13 years and Hannah fourth in the 7-11 years.Nina Johnstone competed in Novice and Marissa Regan, Hannah and Ellen in Premier in the Scotia Titles and Competition and all girls were successful in their respective categories.Competitors travelled from Western Australia, Tasmania, NSW and Queensland for the event.
The region’s sporting Wall of Fame will soon have three new faces on it, with Council recently resolving for Mark Loane, Tanya Osborne and Emilee Cherry to be the latest inductees.Both Tanya Osborne and Mark Loane have represented Australia in rugby union and Emilee Cherry has represented Australia in touch football and rugby sevens.Councillor Peter Flynn, Portfolio Chair for Sport and Recreation said it is fantastic to see the induction of three more individuals who have excelled in their chosen sporting field.“The Maranoa has produced a significant number of talented sports men and women and it is great that we have the Wall of Fame available to celebrate their success,” Cr Flynn said.“I encourage nominations from residents, past or present, so their significant achievements can be officially recognised.”With the addition of these three new inductees, there will now be 25 successful sportspersons on the Wall of Fame, located at the Roma Recreation Centre.The Wall of Fame is for past or present residents who have represented Australia in a sport listed as a National Sporting Organisation by the Australian Sports Commission. Any nomination previously submitted prior to March 2008, but not selected, may be resubmitted for reconsideration by Council. Nominations can be submitted at any time throughout the year, however allocations shall be made twice yearly in June and December.Those interested in putting forward a nomination can see the full list of criteria and nomination forms at www.maranoa.qld.gov.au or by getting a copy at one of Council’s Administration Centres.
New Wall Of Fame Inductees Recognises Local Sporting Excellence
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The Brushstrokes exhibition of 109 paintings created by 18 different artists from throughout the Balonne Shire was held in the Cultural Annex, St George on Friday 7th June as well as Saturday morning the 8th June. Various mediums were on display with many paintings were offered for sale. A total of 16 paintings were sold during the weekend. Kathy Ellem, a Surat artist, donated a painting to be raffled for charity on the night. The Balonne Shire Mayor Donna Stewart opened the exhibition on Friday evening and welcomed a crowd of over 100 attendees. Barb Codrington of On Grey Gift and Coffee Shop provided tempting delicious gourmet nibbles and coffee through the evening.It is anticipated that more exhibitions will be held in the future following the wide interest in Brushstrokes and the large number of artistic talents across various mediums throughout the Balonne Shire.
Photos courtesy of Lissette Bligh
Brushstrokes Exhibition A Success
more photos on page 15
L/R Lissette Bligh, Rosemary Carson and Helen Robertson with Rosemary’s portrait of her
daughter Kelly in the background
Bernadette Wippell (left) and Balonne Shire Mayor, Donna Stewart discuss the artworks
Cathy Carson tempts Nick Bligh with some gourmet nibbles
Barb Codrington serving her tempting delights.
L/R Trish Jensen, Libby Price and Rosemary Carson
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Australian and Queensland rugby league legend Steve Renouf will visit Roma for this year’s Health and Wellbeing Expo on 26 June.The Expo will showcase the wide range of health, well-being and fitness services, programs and products available in Roma and will be held at the Cultural Centre in Bungil St from 9am to 4pm.South West Hospital and Health Service Healthy Lifestyles Program Coordinator Kathy Morrow said the expo was an opportunity to learn more about getting health and staying healthy.“Visitors to the Expo will be able to meet local health providers, listen to presentations on interesting topics and join
League legend Renouf to feature at Roma Health and Wellbeing Expo
in fun activities such as Tai Chi and cooking demonstrations,’’ she said.Ms Morrow said guest speakers Steve Renouf and his wife Elissa, who have four diabetic children, would share their experience of living with diabetes and information about the chronic disease.Ms Morrow said despite his own diagnosis as a type 1 diabetic in 1992, Mr Renouf had continued to excel as a footballer.
“He is the perfect example that having diabetes is not all doom and gloom and that you can live with it,’’ she said.Ms Morrow said the Expo would cater to the interests of people of all ages with fun activities for children and refreshments available.• For further information about the Health and Wellbeing Expo, contact Kathy Morrow on phone 4624 2719 or 0409 465 759, or email [email protected] 26
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Palaeontologists, geologists and fossil enthusiasts are expecting to unearth extraordinary bones at one of Australia’s most impressive megafauna dig sites near Eulo.The Outback Gondwana Foundation (OGF), a scientific organisation based near Eromanga, began its third annual two-week excavation at a property near the town on June 10th. The first week has proved to be very exciting.OGF Chairman Stuart Mackenzie said it was impossible to predict what the team would find underneath the clay at the dig. “We could find a range of significant fossils, even new species, but based on our previous digs it’s highly likely we will find more of the megafauna species we began to see in 2011,” Mr Mackenzie said.He said in previous years OGF had unearthed well-preserved bones of the world’s largest marsupial, a giant extinct wombat called Diprotodon. Other megafauna species have helped paint a picture of what ancient life was like in the region. Teeth have been found from Megalania, the world’s largest lizard which was five to six metres long, from the Protemnodon or giant forest wallaby and Pallimnarchus, the giant inland freshwater crocodile.“Once we finish the excavation the fossils will be transported in plaster casts to the Eromanga Natural History Museum field station near Eromanga where our bone preparators will prepare the bones for scientific study,” he said.OGF Collections Manager Robyn Mackenzie and Lab Technician
Scientists Dig Giant Mammal Fossils At Eulo
Tanya Hudson have been painstakingly preparing the bones found at last year’s dig.“These are amazing fossils with beautiful preservation. It’s hard not to get excited about what we could dig up this year,” Mrs Mackenzie said.“We hope to find more fossils to add to the Foundation’s collection that will eventually be processed and conserved in the Eromanga Natural History Museum. It’s important for these nationally significant fossils to stay in the regions, so they can be studied near where they were found and benefit the local communities,” she said.Queensland Museum palaeontologist and Senior Curator Dr Scott Hocknull said the property near Eulo had one of Australia’s richest megafauna sites with a vast diversity of species and an abundance of fossil remains.”This deposit represents the most highly concentrated accumulations of megafauna fossils I’ve ever seen, perhaps anywhere in Australia. The preservation is of such an exceptional standard at this particular site that the scientific and interpretative value is world class,” Dr Hocknull said.“The fossils were discovered relatively easily over the past two years and in densities that have yet to be matched in our experience anywhere in Australia,” he said.A promotion day in Eulo - Paleo was held on Friday 14th June and attracted plenty of interest from the local community who are proud of the finds in the area.
Melville Wilkinson wields his digging tool.
Rochelle Lawrence, Melville Wilkinson, Scott Hocknull, Tanya Hudson, Robyn Mackenzie
and Sophie Smith digging for megafauna.
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Lieutenant Governor Marketing from Toastmasters International District 69 arranged for President Jeannette Coonan to present David Bowden with his 40 years Badge for continuous membership. The presentation took place at the White Bull Tavern Roma during a social evening of Roma and District Toastmasters Club. The theme for the evening was “The Roaring Twenties” in recognition of the founding of Toastmasters International by Ralph Smedley. During the evening David also gave a speech on how Ralph Smedley founded Toastmasters International.Another feature of the evening was a mini debate on the subject, “That Women were the weaker Sex.” Those involved were Ray Howson, George Mehay, Dougal Edgar, Jeannette Coonan, Christina Waldron and Jan Walden. During the debate the ladies were ahead on points. However their third speaker inadvertedly ruined everything when she mentioned “That Women WERE the Weaker Sex” lost the argument for the negative side.Others to attend the meeting were Christina Hughes, Lynnette Bowden, Daniel Coonan and Sunshine Coast Past Member of Toastmasters, Kevin Bailey.The final meeting for the 2012-13 Toastmaster Year will be held on the 20th of July at 7pm at the RSL Hall in Quintin Street Roma.
40 Years Recognition For David
President Jeannette Coonan presents David Bowden with his 40 year Membership Badge for 40 years
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The Maranoa Holiday Program is almost here with the June/July school break kicking off this weekend!A variety of boredom busting activities are sure to make a fun-filled break for young people throughout the region with plenty happening in Mitchell, Injune, Roma, Surat, Wallumbilla and Yuleba!Some activities to look out for include:
• Art of Creativity workshops – learn how to sing, play guitarand/orbustoutsomehiphopmoves• StormCoadventures• LaserSkirmishchallenges• MinutetoWinItandRomantheStreetsatthePCYC• ChillOutZoneattheRomaCommunityArtsCentre• SilentDisco
Councillor Peter Flynn, Portfolio Chair for Events and Community Development said the program is a great way to keep kids entertained during the holiday period.“The activities provide opportunities to learn new skills, socialise, get involved in the community and have fun in a safe, supervised environment,” Cr Flynn said.The program runs from Saturday, 22 June until Saturday, 6 July 2013 and the activities are suitable for young people aged 10-25.For a full June/July Maranoa School Holiday Program, visit www.maranoa.qld.gov.au or collect a copy from your local Council Administration Centre or library.ArtofCreativity workshops are funded through the Regional Arts
Fun Activities Set To Beat Boredom This Holidays
Development Fund. Maranoa Holiday Program is coordinated by Maranoa Regional Council’s Community Development Team in partnership with Storm Co, Queensland Health, Blue Light Association, Roma PCYC, Queensland Police Service and local community members and organisations.
Peter Briggs, with young local musicians like Tamika Taylour, will be helping Maranoa
Youth get started on the guitar as part of the Maranoa Holiday Program.
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Member for Warrego Howard Hobbs said today’s state budget sees the first full year impact of the savings measure implemented last year against a backdrop of Labor’s debt, and a $2.5 billion damage bill from the summer natural disasters.“Rebuilding Queensland and increasing the resilience of communities has been no easy task, however we would be letting Queensland down if we didn’t continue the journey back to financial responsibility,” Mr Hobbs said.“The LNP are unashamedly pro growth and we will do what we can to make Queensland the best place to invest and do business in the country,” Mr Hobbs said.Mr Hobbs said the Warrego Electorate was reaping the benefits of the good management from the Newman State Government. “In the last year of Government the backlog of maintenance in our State Schools is being cleared allocating over $10 million to Warrego Schools in a period of six months,” Mr Hobbs said.“In today’s budget there is an allocation of another $100 million to fix our schools,” Mr Hobbs said.“In addition to addressing the issues at schools, over $1 million has been provided to kindergarten services across the Electorate in locations such as Charleville, Miles, Roma, Jandowae, St George, Glenmorgan, Meandarra, Westmar and Tara,” Mr Hobbs said.“Infrastructure projects have also been a winner with $19.9 million allocated under the Royalties to the Region program for a range of projects in the Western Downs and Maranoa Council areas,” he said.“Some of these projects will prevent successive flood events, improving the resilience of the communities.”There is a further $29.3 million towards Warrego Highway upgrades between Roma and Mitchell in partnership with the Federal Government and $5 million to progress design for high priority upgrades of sections of the Warrego between Helidon and Morven,” Mr Hobbs said.“In total over $130 million will go into the Warrego Highway and $50 to the Carnarvon Highway in various projects across the Electorate.”“Funding will also go to the Moonie Highway $12.7 million, and the Jackson Wandoan Road $10 million, and Roma Taroom Road $23 million,” he said.“We are fixing the roads which is what people asked us to do,” Mr Hobbs said.“The big ticket has been the $342.6 million for Local Governments in the Darling Downs Region and $455.6 million of the Outback Region for recovery and reconstruction projects in partnership with the Federal Government,” he said.Mr Hobbs said much of this money is spent on repairing our local government roads.“There is also a $11.2 million relief package for drought affected primary producers in declared areas (both Paroo and Murweh Shires are drought declared),” Mr Hobbs said.
Budget Focus On Growth, Rebuilding And Resilience For Future
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Katie Garbutt is a young woman on a mission, she is about to take up the challenge of the Rio Tinto Ride to Conquer Cancer on the 16th and 17th August 2013. The ride is a 200 klm two day ride through Brisbane countryside with all funds raised going straight to cancer research at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research. Each participant needs to raise a minimum of $2,500 to partake in the ride. Katie has set herself a big challenge not only to train for the 200klm ride but also to raise funds in order to participate. I urge everyone to support her in this challenge, no matter how small the donation.This is Katies story and it is the reason for her taking on the Rio Tinto Ride.“I’d heard so often the statistics of cancer, that it affects one in every two people”. “Of course at 21 though, I never thought it would affect me, I was too young, too healthy but cancer doesn’t discriminate.” “In March 2011, a biopsy revealed I had pre-cancerous cells on my ovaries.” “It’s hard to explain the shock and disbelief, I kept thinking there had to be a mistake.” “Two weeks later though, it had turned to full blown cancer and spread to my lymphatic system, it was impossible to keep denying it and I knew I had to fight.” “The cancer was very aggressive and within two months it had spread to most of my organs and bones.” “I was told to get my affairs in order, that I had a month at best but I refused to accept that was it though, I couldn’t.” “I knew the moment I saw it as a fight I couldn’t win, it would become
Katie’s Ride To Conquer Cancer
Katie during a training session
exactly that.” “It was a struggle and a fight each day but just over 12 months after my diagnosis, I was in remission.”Each day I have is a gift and I want those days to make a difference, I can’t sit back
and do nothing, knowing this disease that destroys so many lives, so many families and is still affecting so many.
The link below is to my fundraising page on the Ride to Conquer Cancer website.http://br13.conquercancer.org.au/site/TR/Events/Brisbane2013?px=1302470&pg=personal&fr_id=1110
For anyone without the internet you can contact us at the Maranoa Mail and we will pass further information as to how you can donate to the ride.
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Are you a new mum or dad and looking for a chance to take a break from the stress of being a new parent in a relaxed, baby friendly environment?New Parent Cafe is just that!Open to all new mums, dads and babies, New Parent Cafe is a group that provides a time and place for new parents to mingle, grab a cuppa and relax.A fantastic way to get you out of the house with your baby, New Parent Cafe is a weekly, well earned break for new parents. It is also a great opportunity to find out about other activities in Roma for those new in town.New Parent Cafe takes place from 9-11.30am every Tuesday at the Community Arts Lounge (next to the library) on Hawthorne Street, Roma.Guest speakers also make regular appearances, speaking on topics of interest to the group.The next guest speakers are scheduled for:
New Parent Cafe – Take A Break To Re-Charge With Other New Mums & Dads
18 June - ‘Infant/ToddlerNutrition’25 June - ‘NewUpdatesinKidsVaccinations’
Rebecca Gwydir and Jack, Chrissy Tincknell and Colin and Debbie Joppich and Lucy taking a break and catching up at
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The Peabody Environment & Landcare Award is one of six Award categories up for recognition through this year’s Queensland Regional Achievement & Community Awards. The Environment & Landcare Award is looking to reward individuals, businesses or organisations involved in raising awareness, knowledge and understanding of landcare practices and management in our communities. Peabody Energy Spokesperson Suzanne Cryle said, “We are proud to be involved in these Awards which acknowledge regional organisations and individuals working to strengthen environmental values of our communities”.The Regional Achievement & Community Awards will be calling for nominations in the following categories:The Peabody Environment and Landcare AwardThe Prime Super Community of the Year Award The Origin Energy Regional Service AwardThe Reay Services Energy and Sustainability AwardThe Safeguard Events and Tourism AwardThe Styleprint Youth Leadership Award
By nominating someone you know; you will give them the chance to win great prizes thanks to the Commonwealth Bank. As the major prize patron, Commonwealth Bank will present each award winner with a $2,500 Visa Debit Mastercard Account and each winner will be put forward for the Commonwealth Bank Special Commendation Award, with the chance to win a further $2,500.Channel 7 Queensland as presenters of the program are proud to be able to seek out and reward our locals through this year’s Queensland Regional Achievement & Community Awards. Winners will be announced in Toowoomba at the Gala Dinner Presentation at the Toowoomba Showgrounds, on Saturday 9th November 2013.The Queensland Regional Achievement and Community Awards are proudly supported Queensland Country Life and Angove Family Winemakers. For more information on how you can nominate or to pick up nomination forms please contact the local awards office on 1300 735 445 or visit the website at www.awardsaustralia.com.
Nominations Close – Friday 23rd August 2013
Environmentalists Urged To Nominate
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The inaugural meeting of the Roma CBD Advisory Committee took place on Tuesday, 4 June with members taking the opportunity to share their vision for Roma’s central business district.The Committee is responsible for providing input into, and seeking the collective views of the community in the planning and development of Roma’s CBD, using Council’s Roma Placemaking Strategy as a basis for future planning.The Roma CBD area includes:
• To the north until Bungil Street• To the south until Mayne Street• To the east until Charles Street• To the west until Feather Street
Councillor Cameron O’Neil, Portfolio Chair for Master Planning and Chair of the CBD Advisory Committee, said Tuesday’s meeting was a great step towards the revitalisation of the town’s centre.“During the meeting the group talked about their priorities for the CBD,” Cr O’Neil said.“The common priorities included parking in the area, its look and feel and the importance of the community having further input into planning for redevelopment of the CBD. “Discussions also took place around the importance of bringing back a ‘country’ vibe, highlighting Roma’s cultural/historic background to make it a place that both tourists and residents want to visit and shop in.”
Advisory Committee Plans To Revitalise Roma’s Cbd
Members of the Roma CBD Advisory Committee at the inaugural meeting.
After this meeting, members will be looking at the current Roma Placemaking Strategy and creating a wishlist to bring back to the next meeting. It was determined that the Plan’s recommended amendments, collated by the Committee, will be put forward to Council by 1 December 2013.At this stage, meetings will be monthly, with the next scheduled for Tuesday, 2 July 2013.
The first ever Maranoa Mini Mastercook competition provides a fantastic opportunity for our budding young chefs and cooks to participate in something different while sharing their cooking talents. If successful in getting through to the final round, participants will also get the chance to learn more culinary skills and techniques in a cooking workshop!Kicking off during Council’s June/July School Holiday Program, Maranoa Mini Mastercook will see the contestants put through their paces during a series of different challenges, with those successful participating in the grand finale at the Santos GLNG Food and Fire Fest 2013! Fantastic ‘tools of the trade’ prizes will be presented at the finale for the top three finalists of each category.19 June 2013 – applications close24 & 25 June 2013 – competition kicks off with all Roma and regional contestants1 September 2013 – finalists attend cooking workshop14 September 2013 – Grand finale at Santos Food and Fire Fest with winner selected
Mini Mastercook For Maranoa’s Budding Young Chefs
The competition will be split into two categories: junior (9-12years) and senior (13-23years) aged contestants.
Eleanor Sands testing her baking skills in the led up to the first ever Maranoa Mini
Mastercook Competition.
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The 24th Annual Flying Doctor Outback Car Trek left Bathurst in NSW on Sunday, 2 June, in aid of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) who are celebrating their 85th anniversary. Over 300 participants travelled over 3,300 kms in pre-1978 cars through Outback NSW before crossing into Queensland and going via St George, Charleville, Injune and Jandowae to their final destination, Coolum on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. This car travelled on average 500km per day. A portion of the money raised by the Trek over this year and next will be used to support The Outback Oral Treatment and Health (TOOTH) program, which has seen the RFDS deliver much needed dental services to remote Outback communities.In its first year TOOTH, which also receives significant funding from the Investec and Gonski Foundations, has taken 256 dental clinics and dental therapy clinics to the Outback. Oral disease continues to be one of the most widespread yet preventable health problems in Australia and with dental conditions in some remote areas of NSW comparable to the Third World it’s clear that the TOOTH program is a vital service.RFDS TOOTH Dentist Dr Callum Addison, said “You can see the statistics but until you see it first hand it doesn’t really hit home. Most Australians living in cities would be unaware of the poor dental standards in Outback Australia.”“The most urgent problem is pain management. We’ve had patients who have put up with pain for years and on rare occasions have even resorted to pulling out their own teeth.” said Dr Addison.Bill Patrick says the Trek is proud to be raising money for such a good cause. “We know rural communities struggle to get access to healthcare services and that the Flying Doctor is their lifeline. We will also be raising funds along the route to support local health and community services in the places we visit.”Members of the St George Rotary Club joined the Apex and Lions Clubs to provide breakfast for the ‘trekkers’.
Outback Car Trek Comes to the South West
The first round of RADF funding for the 2013/14 year is now open!The last round saw six projects successful in their applications including puppetry workshops, dance and music, a writing weekend and local collections.Apply Now for RADF FundingOpen 3 June till 22 July 2013The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF)supports projects in visual arts, music, theatre or drama, dance, digital media, public art, collections or design - plan your project now!Council invites applications for funding from local artists and community groups in the following areas:
• develop regional skills• attend or run workshops• build community cultural capacity• cultural tourism• contemporary collections/stories• product development and marketing• encourage regional partnerships.
The Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Maranoa Regional
Patrice, Margaret and Carmel are ready to serve breakfast
The toaster that the members of the Men’s Shed made for the rally worked a treat on the
morning.
Hurry to Apply for RADF FundingCouncil partnership to support local arts and culture.Funding project guidelines and application packs are available from Council’s website www.maranoa.qld.gov.au, Customer Service Centres and Libraries.For further information, contact Sue Sands, RADF Liaison Officer, on 1300 007 662 or [email protected]
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HOW ABOUT A GOOD READ!No Man’s NightingalebyRuthRendellSarah Hussain was not popular with many people in the community of Kingsmarkham. She was born of mixed parents - a white Irishwoman and an immigrant Indian Hindu. She was also the Reverend of St Peter’s church.But it came as a profound shock to everyone when she was found strangled in the vicarage.A garrulous cleaner, Maxine, also shared by the Wexfords, discovers the body. In his c o m p a r a t i v e l y recent retirement, the former Detective Chief Inspector, is devoting much time to reading, and is deep into Edward Gibbons’s The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. He has little patience with Maxine’s prattle.But when his old friend Mike Burden asks if he might like to assist on this case, as Crime Solutions Adviser (unpaid), Wexford is obliged to pay more precise attention to all available information.The old instincts have not been blunted by a life, where he and Dora divide their time between London and Kingsmarkham. Wexford retains a relish for work and a curiosity about people which is invaluable in detective work.For all his experience and sophistication, Burden tends to jump to conclusions. But he is wise enough to listen to the man whose office he inherited, and whose experience makes him a most formidable ally.
Second Suns byDavidOliverRelinIn this transporting book, David Oliver Relin shines a light on the work of Geoffrey Tabin and Sanduk Ruit, gifted opht ha l molog is t s who have dedicated their lives to restoring sight to some of the world’s most isolated, impoverished people through the Himalayan Cataract Project.
Tabin was the high-achieving bad boy of Harvard Medical School, an accomplished mountain climber and adrenaline junkie
as brilliant as he was unconventional. Ruit grew up in a remote Nepalese village, where he became intimately acquainted with the human costs of inadequate access to health care. Together they found their life’s calling: tending to the afflicted people of the Himalayas, a vast mountainous region with an alarmingly high incidence of cataract blindness.Second Suns takes us from improvised plywood operating tables in villages without electricity or plumbing to state-of-the-art surgical centres at
major American universities where these two driven men are restoring sight – and hope – to patients from around the world. With their revolutionary, inexpensive style of surgery, Tabin and Ruit have been able to cure tens of thousands. David Oliver Relin brings the doctors’ work to vivid life through poignant portraits of patients helped by the surgery, from old men who cannot walk treacherous mountain trails unaided to children who have not seen their mothers’ faces for years.
White Princess by PhillipaGregoryThe haunting story of the mother of the Tudors, Elizabeth of York, wife to Henry VII.Beautiful eldest daughter of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville - the White
Queen - the young princess Elizabeth faces a conflict of loyalties between the red rose and the white. Forced into marriage with Henry VII, she must reconcile her slowly growing love for him with her loyalty to the House of York, and choose between her mother’s rebellion and her husband’s tyranny. Then she has to meet the Pretender, whose
claim denies the House of Tudor itself.
A Long Way HomebySarooBrierleyOne evening, five-year-old Saroo left his poor village home in India to watch his older brother work at the next town’s train station. His life was about to be utterly transformed. Lost and alone on an u n f a m i l i a r train, he found himself taken across the country and deposited in a strange city, unable to explain who he was or where he was from. He’d arrived in Calcutta. After weeks of defying the odds on the city’s notoriously dangerous streets, Saroo was taken in by a government agency and, after failed attempts to find his family, was miraculously adopted by an Australian couple, the Brierleys, and taken to start a new life in Hobart.As an adult, though, he never forgot his Indian roots and kept trying to work out where he came from. With the advent
of Google Earth, his long inquiry began to bear fruit: as the technology improved, he was, against all the odds, able to find what he thought was his home neighbourhood of Ganesh Talai – and go in search of his family. Even more astonishingly, he found them.Here, Saroo Brierley tells the extraordinary story behind this otherwise ordinary 32-year-old Aussie bloke, from the dirt floors of his birth
home to the hills of Hobart and back again. He describes his incredulity at finding his birth mother, his heartbreak at learning of his brother’s fate, and that fateful day over a quarter of a century ago.
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June17- 30 Breastscreen Van – Charleville
July01-05 Breastscreen Van – Charleville
09-10 Breastscreen Van – Augathella
11-19 Breastscreen Van – Mitchell
26-28 Kids Drama Project – The 18 Hour Play
Project – Cultural Centre St George –
Contact Emily Martin – 0427 255 449
27 Rotary Club St George Musical Evening –
Dinner & Show 6.30pm
August02 Be Healthy Cooking Workshop – Roma
Community Garden – 10am to 12noon
Contact Julie Neil 4624 0820
03 A Day To Create – Various Art Workshops
- St George State High School – 9am to
4pm
17 Dirranbandi Milestones – 100 Years
Railway – 50 Years Secondary Dept – 100
Years Police Service. Enquiries: Kylie
4620 5555 or Pam 4625 0826
16-18 Charleville Performing Arts Festival
- Racecouse Complex – Info/Nominations
on www.charlevilleperformingartsfestival.com
31 St John’s Family Race Day
September06 Be Healthy Cooking Workshop – Roma
Community Garden – 10 to12 Contact
Julie Neil 4624 0820
13 Outback Seniors Games – Charleville.
More info [email protected]
October04 Be Healthy Cooking Workshop – Roma
Community Garden – 10 to 12 Contact
Julie Neil 4624 0820
To have your event listed please
email the date and event name to
L/R Stephanie Cross, Kerryn Suttor and Emily Martin Mayor Donna Stewart opens the exhibition
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GARDEn Tips
We sell… Plants, fish (all fish supplies), pots, garden ornaments, water features, also gardening needs, potting mix, fertilisers.
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PositionRoses require an open, sunny and well drained position. At least 6 hours sun per day is required, preferably more. Although shaded areas will allow roses to do well, the quantity of flowers will diminish with the percentage of shade. Shaded parts of the garden are more liable to attacks from fungus diseases as the plants remain wet for too long after rains or dewy nights. Protection from wind is essential for good blooms but remember to allow for movement of air. Avoid planting too close to established shrubs and trees.
Thinking Of RosesSoilsIdeal soils are not available to everyone, but roses are very adaptable with some help from the gardener. Best soils are medium to heavy loam to about 35 cm minimum depths, over a good clay sub-soil. However roses can be grown successfully in many soil types. Light soils require copious quantities of compost and animal manures, as well as more frequent watering as they do not retain moisture or nutrients. Mulching is advisable with all soil types as it eliminates so many problems and requires less watering and weeding. Mulching also retains better average soil temperature. Some mulches to use: Pea straw, lucerne, Sugar cane, leaf mould, peat moss, horse or cow manure. DO NOT – use fowl manure or other quick soluble fertilisers at planting time.PlantingThe ideal time for planting bare root roses in Australia is June and July. Later planting is possible, depending upon climate, but generous watering will be necessary until the plants have established. The proposed rose bed should have been dug over many times prior to planting and brought to a good tilth, ready for the plants. A thorough cultivation at the time of planting is a bare minimum. Dig a hole large enough to take the roots, which should be placed down and outwards over a small mound at the bottom of the hole. A hole approximately 30cm wide by 25cm deep should be sufficient. Cover with soil and firm down moderately. Water in well. The bud graft or bud union should remain approximately 2.5 cm above soil level. Do not use fertilisers at planting time, as this may burn the roots. However, the addition of well rotted animal manure and a small amount of blood and bone well dug in is beneficial. Plant standards using the same method. However drive a sturdy stake into the hole before planting. Securely tie the standard to the stake close to the bud graft, using a soft material such as nylon stocking or double sided velcro. Do not let the roots dry out at any stage of planting.
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Cold weather can bring with it a variety of aches and pains which you don’t normally feel during the summer months. Muscles can contract as the temperature decreases overnight, and the next morning can make you feel stiff and sore. With the days being shorter, many of us also decrease our amount of movement as when the sun goes down we sit down in front of the fire to relax and stay warm. For those who experience pain at any time of year, the simple wheat bag is an effective way to relieve aches, and in winter it is an amazing way to stay cosy and warm. Known by many names, such as heat pack or wheat pillow, this simple device has many health benefits and is easy to use. Why wheat? The cellular structure of wheat has amazing insulation properties, meaning that it will absorb and radiate either heat or cold evenly. Wheat will also mould itself to any part of the body, making it effective for pain relief. The heat from a wheat pack can:
• Increase blood flow and stimulates circulation
Wheat Heat • Promote relaxation• Decrease inflammation• Relieve soreness and dull pain of chronic injuries• Release tight muscles• Ease muscle spasms
Simply heat the wheat pack in the microwave for a few minutes as per the heating instructions, and then place on various parts of the body to relieve aches and pains, or to provide comfort and warmth.For more information about heated wheat packs, or to purchase a variety of different sizes and styles contact Mind Body Soul on 07 4622 6600 or visit 28 Queen Street, Roma.
Taking man’s best friend on the road opens a whole new world of exciting. It is important to take into account the wellbeing of your dog. RSPCA statistics reveal about 5000 dogs each year are injured or killed in Australia as a result of falling from a moving vehicle*. *RSPCA Statistical Data 2010The following travel tips will make each trip safe and enjoyable. 1. Secure your pet: Restrain your dog with a seatbelt or harness specially designed for travel. An unrestrained dog can become a deadly projectile in the event of an accident or expected stop on the road2. Keep the collar restraint free: To prevent injury in the case of an accident, never attach restraints to your dog’s collar3. Windows up: While every pooch loves the wind in his hair, road debris can cause health problems to ears and eyes and puts your dog at risk of collision with outside obstacles4. No dog left behind: Hot or cold, leaving your dog in parked vehicle is never a good idea. Cars can heat up fast causing heatstroke or even death. Conversely, cold
Car Safety Tips For Travelling With Your Dogtemperatures in winter can be also affect your dog’s safety5. Carry a supply of water: Bring a supply of fresh water along for the ride. Just as at home, your dog will need to keep hydrated especially on long trips 6. Give your dog your mobile number: When you’re on the road put a piece of tap with your mobile number on your dog’s tag. If he/she gets loose, your home number won’t be much use if someone finds the dog and you’re travelling 7. Give them something to do: Keep your dog calm by keeping them busy. Give them their favourite toy or blanket, which will reduce the chance of them being destructive in the backseat8. Get them familiar with your vehicle: Get your dog accustomed to your car. A little preparation and training will go a long way to make more a more comfortable drive9. Stay leashed outside the car: When
your dog’s not in the car, make sure the leash goes on as new places can be full of exciting smells and smells to tempt even the most well behaved dog10. Consult your vet: Many dogs do not travel well in a car. Consider speaking with your vet about travel-sickness medication. 26
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ACROSS1. MAKE LAWFUL (8) 5. CHESS PIECE (6) 9. ERRORS (8) 10. VEER SHARPLY (6) 12. APPARENTLY (9) 13. SKIRT FOLD (5) 14. INLETS (4) 16. EIGHTH PLANET (7) 19. OLDEST US UNIVERSITY (7) 21. ACTION WORD (4) 24. DAWN OF AN ERA (5) 25. AUTHENTICATED (9) 27. CHARACTERISTICS (6) 28. IDYLLIC PLACE (8) 29. OBSERVE (6) 30. UMPIRES (8)
DOWN 1. HOBBLED (6) 2. HEARSAY (6) 3. HIRE (5) 4. AFTERNOON NAPS (7) 6. TABLOID OR BROADSHEET (9) 7. STUNNING (8) 8. CINEMAS (8) 11. SACRED SONG (4) 15. INDIFFERENT (9) 17. MENACE (8) 18. CONCEITED (8) 20. GAMBLING CUBES (4) 21. YEAR OF WINE’S MAKING (7) 22. IMPERIAL REALM (6) 23. VIPERS (6) 26. FURIOUS (5)
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1. Rays of light passing through a convex lens will converge.2. The pinna is used for hearing – it’s the outside of the ear.3. Radioactivity was first observed in uranium salts.4. Ocean thermal energy conversion uses temperature differences in the ocean to generate electricity.5. Felis catus is the common name for the domestic cat.
1. The benthic zone is found at the bottom of the ocean.2. Shark and ray skeletons are made of cartilage, not bone.3. Canada has the longest coastline.4. You would cross the Indian Ocean when sailing from Perth to India.5. Sodium ions are the most common metal ions in seawater.
Science Quiz from CSIRO and Double HelixQuiz 1
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1. Will rays of light that pass through a convex lens converge (focus on a point) or diverge (spread out)?2. In humans, the pinna is used by which sense?3. Radioactivity was first observed in salts of which element?4. What type of technology uses temperature differences in the ocean to generate electricity?5. What is the common name for Felis catus?
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1. Is the benthic zone found at the surface or the bottom of the ocean?2. How are shark and ray skeletons different from those of other fish?3. Which country has the longest coastline?4. If you sailed from Perth to India using the most direct route, which ocean would you cross?5. What is the most common metal ion in seawater?
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Part 1If you are embarrassed by your teeth, you may not smile or laugh as often. By improving your smile, you will also improve your overall appearance. This can boost your self esteem, improve your self-image and help you become more confident, which is important for a person at any age.You may also be surprised to learn that straight teeth are less prone to decay, gum disease and injury. They are easier to clean and can help prevent future health problems. If you have problems with your bite or the way your smile looks, you can have these issues resolved by orthodontic treatment.Our orthodontic providers and support staff have extensive experience in their specialised fields. You will receive modern, professional treatment from our friendly team. Our providers travel
A straight smile is a great smile.
The South West Hospital and Health Service has welcomed an increase in its 2013-2014 operating budget as well as additional money to complete improvement works at Charleville and Roma hospitals.In the State Budget announced today the South West HHS received an allocation of $108.9 million for 2013-2014, compared with $107.8 million for 2012-2013.South West HHS Board Chair Dr Julia Leeds said the increase in budget would put the health service in shape for 2013-2014.“We still face substantial cost pressures but we have done well so far in containing or reducing costs during 2012-2013 and will continue looking at ways to do things more efficiently and cost- effectively during 2013-2014 so as to make our dollar go further,’’ Dr Leeds said.“Our budget turnaround is especially
South West Welcomes Health Budget Boost And Hospital Works Fundingremarkable given we were subjected to a very sudden and unexpected cut in funding from the Australian Government of $1.22 million half-way through 2012-2013.’’The State Government also has allocated a further $5.6 million during 2013-2014 for the continuation of upgrading and improvement works at Charleville and Roma hospitals.Charleville Hospital will receive $2.9 million in 2013-2014 to complete the $3.3 million worth of works announced in August 2012.Roma Hospital will receive $2.7 million in 2013-2014 to complete the $3 million worth of works announced in August 2012.“This $5.6 million is over and above the South West’s new 2013-2014 operating budget of $108.9 million,’’ Dr Leeds said.The capital works spend on Charleville and Roma hospitals forms part of a separate
total package of $1.376 billion that will be invested by the State Government in health facility projects throughout the State during 2013-2014.Dr Leeds said she looked forward to working closely with the community over the next financial year to continue delivering quality and focussed health services where they were needed.“A major priority for the coming year includes expanding our maternal and child health services under the ‘Mums and Bubs’ initiative so all new mums have access to at least two home visits and four free clinic consultations in the weeks and months after the birth of their child,’’ she said.“We are also embarking upon a Department of Health-supported program to recruit 12 new graduate nurses to the region.“Some of these new nurses will help staff a new, seven-bed sub-acute care unit that will be established at Roma Hospital by the end of 2013, which will provide geriatric evaluation and management, as well as rehabilitation services for the whole South West region.“We will also be further encouraging innovation and the use of telehealth technologies to improve access to specialised services in our many remote centres.“And we will be continuing to work hard to attract and retain permanent skilled and motivated health professionals to our communities.’’Other initiatives to be pursued in 2013-2014 include:• $866,000 allocated towards purchasing vital health technology equipment for the HHS • $833,000 allocated towards minor capital works and acquisitions at health facilities across the South West
to Roma twice every month, which means you don’t have to leave town to get professional orthodontic care. Your entire treatment plan is completed right here in Roma, which is convenient, easy and saves you valuable time and money.If you think that orthodontic treatment is for you or your child, call us today to make an appointment with your dentist or dental hygienist for an orthodontic assessment. Once your dentist or hygienist has concluded that orthodontic treatment will be your best option, we will make an appointment for you with one of the orthodontic providers. A meeting with our friendly and professional treatment coordinator will answer all your questions on our flexible payment plan options which are designed to help you manage the treatment cost effectively, and can be tailored to suit your arrangements.
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BUsinEss Tip
I am writing to inform readers of the latest steps being taken to reform our electricity industry and combat rising electricity prices. In response to rising electricity costs, the State Government established an Inter-Departmental Committee on Electricity Sector Reform (IDC) which included an Independent Review Panel (IRP) into network costs.
The IDC was charged with developing recommendations to ensure: • Electricity in Queensland is delivered in a cost-effective manner for consumers • Queensland has a viable, sustainable and competitive electricity industry • Electricity is delivered in a financially sustainable manner from the Queensland Government’s perspective.
The IDC found that the electricity sector in Queensland needed urgent reform. By 1 July 2013, electricity prices will have doubled for the average household compared with just seven years ago. The IDC found there were two major cost drivers: • Rising network costs. • Environmental costs. (ie the Carbon Tax and Renewable Energy Target contribute approximately $258 to the average household electricity bill in 2013-14)
The IDC’s review of the sector recommends urgent reform under three key strategies:Strategy 1: Stop building unnecessary infrastructure & improve the efficiency of the network 1. Improve efficiency of Ergon and Energex (potential establishment of new holding company) • Drive a low cost culture for Queensland’s distribution poles and wires businesses • Reduce waste and inefficiency 2. Introduce new reliability standards • Achieve network reliability without overspend and balance reliability expectations with cost sot customers 3. Tariff reform • Reduce cost pressures caused by peak demand • Give homes and businesses innovative options to benefit from reducing electricity use at peak times.
Letter to the Editor – Electricity reform what it meansStrategy 2: Maximise the benefits of competition while protecting customers 4. Move to a price monitoring approach in south east Queensland • Increase retail competition in south east Queensland • Drive better price outcomes for customers 5. Stronger customer protection • Reduce red tape by the adoption of naturally harmonised customer protections laws • Strengthen the safety-net for vulnerable customers 6. Better customer engagement • Drive a more responsive retail sector • Help customers benefit from discounts and improved products in a competitive market
Strategy 3: Clarify Government’s role 7. Investigate the long term future of Ergon Energy Retail • Improved business efficiency within Ergon Energy’s retail business 8. Move towards a network based Uniform Tariff Policy within three years • Improve effectiveness of the Community Service Obligation • Improve competition outside south east Queensland 9. Develop a 30 year strategy • Deliver a clear pathway of reform • Provide investment certainty to industry
The Government response to the IDC/IRP report is at www.dews.qld.gov.au. Our region has been served well by Ergon Energy and we shouldn’t be frightened of having a review of agency that has overall worked well, however now is faced with challenges which are external to their direct control.I welcome your suggestions and please do not hesitate to contact me and I will pass on your suggestions the Office of the Minister for Energy and Water Supply.
Yours faithfullyHoward Hobbs MPMember for WarregoMedia Contact: Howard Hobbs Ph 07 46 22 88 88
Training to win/win
You and your staff should be trained to make the whole show win, then the customers can win too. A great position to get to and stay in. For some the idea of training staff means showing them the bare basics of their job, but go a bit deeper and encourage thinking around the idea of Win/Win, when they get the idea the concept will probably become infectious.
• Find out more about win/win and how you might create some examples you can discuss with your team.• Look for examples of win/win
How to train to Win/Winalready at play in your business.• Use the concept to develop a team get together every so often to ask about and pass on ideas in business development.
Getting all this together is a great way to cause the team to work effectively together and can build the business to a strong position where people feel valued. This will then pass on to the customers and cause them to feel
valued as well, in the end that’s what we all want.Steve Gray - Steve is an avid writer and a business Coach - Trainer - Speaker.
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sALEYARD REpORTsRoma weaner steers hit 210c/kgA total of 10,600 head of cattle were penned at Roma’s Store Sale on Tuesday June 11th 2013.Weaners under 220kg topped at 210c/kg and averaged 173c/kg, while weaner steers in the 220-280kg range reached 187c/kg and averaged 162c/kg. Steers in the 280-350kg range reached 186c/kg and averaged 160c/kg, and steers in the 350-400kg range reached 170c/kg and averaged 158c/kg. Feeder steers in the 400-550kg range topping at 167c/kg and averaging 153c/kg.Heifers in the 350-450kg range reached 156c/kg and averaged 135c/kg.Heifers in the 280-350kg range topped at 162c/kg and averaged 133c/kg.Heifers in the 220-280kg range topped at 161c/kg and averaged 142c/kg, while heifers under 220kg topped at 162c/kg and averaged 141c/kg.The Wilkin family, Everbroke, Roma, sold Charolais-cross heifers to 156c for 359kg to return $560. Tumbar Grazing Co, Tumbar, Jericho, sold Charolais heifers to 151c for 292kg to make $442. Cows over 500kg hit 145c/kg and averaged 115c/kg, while cows 400-500kg topped at 118c/kg and averaged 98c/kg. Cows in the 300-400kg sold to 108c/kg and averaged 93c/kg.Cows and calves sold to $610/unit. Bulls up to 400kg reached 160c/kg and average 143c/kg.
A total of 882 head of cattle were penned at Roma’s Prime Sale on Thursday.June 13th 2013.Steers over 550kg sold to 163c/kg and averaged 146c/kg, while
steers in the 400-550kg sold to 159c/kg and averaged 137c/kg.Cows over 500kg peaked at 129c/kg and averaged 112c/kg, while cows in the 400-500kg class topped at 134c/kg and averaged 97c/kg. Cows 300-400kg sold to 110c/kg and averaged 84c/kg.Ian and Mick Walker, Broadway Plains, Surat, sold Santa-cross cows to 124c for 561kg to return $697. The Douglas family, Springfield, Mitchell, sold Droughtmaster cows for an average of 118c for 534kg to make $629. The Milton family, Strathdarr, Longreach, sold Brahman-cross cows to 117c for 530kg to make $621. The Brennan family, For Far, Mitchell, sold Charbray cows to 112c for 520kg to return $583.Douglas Cattle Co sold Hereford-cross cows to 110c for 583kg to make $643. Bulls over 600kg topped at 151c/kg and averaged 135c/kg.
Home Timber & Hardware is getting behind local Rugby League Clubs, offering them the chance to win one of ten $5,000 grantsIs your local Rugby League club in need of a helping hand? Would better equipment or new uniforms help inspire your team to victory? Is your local clubhouse in desperate need of a makeover?After its huge success in 2011 and 2012 helping Rugby League clubs around Australia, the Home Timber & Hardware NRL Grassroots Club Grants program is back, giving amateur Rugby League clubs the chance to score one of ten $5,000 grants.Entries open Wednesday 12 June 2013, and submissions can be entered via the Home Timber & Hardware Facebook page (facebook.com/hometimberandhardware). Entry is easy – simply submit an image or short, 60-second video that explains why your club needs a $5,000 Grassroots Club Grant.The 30 most deserving entries will be shortlisted to go through to public vote, with the ten clubs that have the most votes at closing each winning a grant.Entrants are also encouraged to contact their local Home Timber & Hardware store who will be onboard to help rally their community and get behind their club.Andrew Senyard, National Marketing Manger from Home Timber & Hardware, said the Grassroots Club Grants program supports the significant role grassroots clubs play in Australian communities.“Local rugby clubs are such an important part of our communities, providing inspiration and enjoyment for people of all ages. As part of these communities, we’re keen to make a real difference by giving them some much-needed financial assistance,” said Senyard.“Over the past two years the Grassroots Club Grants have made a real difference in local communities, many of which had felt the devastating effects of flood and bushfire, or were suffering financial hardships. As the Official Hardware store of the NRL, we’re proud to be supporting grassroots clubs again in 2013.”Entry is open now until Saturday 20 July, 2013. Full terms and conditions are available at facebook.com/hometimberandhardware
Home Timber & Hardware To Prop Up Local Rugby Clubs
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nRL DRAWRound 17: July 05 - 08Storm vs Broncos AAMI Park Friday 7.35pm Sharks vs Tigers Toyota Stadium Friday 7.35pm Dragons vs Roosters WIN Jubilee Oval Saturday 5.30pm Titans vs Panthers TIO Stadium Saturday 7.00pm Raiders vs Cowboys Canberra Stadium Sunday 2.00pm Bulldogs vs Knights Mackay Stadium Sunday 3.00pm Rabbitohs vs Warriors NIB Stadium Sunday 6.30pm Round 18: July 12 -15Broncos vs Sharks Suncorp Friday 7.45pm Eels vs Panthers Parramatta Stadium Saturday 7.30pm Bulldogs vs Storm ANZ Stadium Sunday 3.00pm Cowboys vs Sea Eagles Townsville Stadium Monday 7.00pm BYES: DragonsKnights, RabbitohsRaiders, RoostersTigers, TitansWarriors
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