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COMMUNITY STORIES LOCAL HEROES & MORE! IMAGES COURTESY OF VE HAMMOND, TANYA GILBY AND PAM PRICE GILBY AND PAM OF VE HAMMOND, TANYA IMAGES COURTESY EDITOR’S NOTE ast year I had the privilege to be on K’gari () Land took the photo of the historic lighthouse shown on the facing page. I had no idea that one year later almost to the day I would be helping a hardworking small team of locals to produce your new community publication - The Fraser Coast Beacon. A lot of time and effort (we didn’t have funding) has gone into producing this magazine from square one. We had a vision of We need your help! what we wanted to create - an authentic, independent, local, The Beacon is looking for your stories and community publication that shines a light on and for local community causes, small local business, disadvantaged youth, other interesting facts about the region that social issues - hopefully our first step is in the right direction. you would like to share with your local We deeply thank the people, organisations and businesses community. who have supported us to make our vision a reality. Please contact us either by phone on I hope you enjoy the journey with us! 07 4036 0930 or via email at [email protected] to either send Lief Jorgensen Editor your story through or make an appointment with one of our journalists. INDEX Introducing The Fraser Coast Beacon...... 3 Alternatively you can go to our website Community3 & Wandering Teapot Grand Opening...... 4-5 www.thebeacon.com.au/submit-story to Maryborough Art Society Art Exhibition: 3 Draws a Crowd - take 3...... 8-9 submit your story and photos directly. Billy Bean customers dig deep for farmers...... 11 We will contact you if your story is accepted Rock Off - More than just a skate park...... 12-13 to be printed in our next edition. Zumba and Mia...... 16-17 Green is the new black...... 18 Life’s a plastic beach...... 19 Sustainable Living Choices on the Fraser Coast...... 20 Wildlife friendly gardens...... 21 Maryborough street party...... 22 Benefits of essential oils...... 23 No internet needed - phone apps...... 24 Serial novel: The Witch & Waverly...... 25 The online advertising & web experts Pet Corner...... 26-27 Just for kids (or kids at heart)...... 30-31 The best places on the Fraser Coast for a picnic...... 32-33 Markets on the Fraser Coast...... 34 The Bridge - Community Connections...... 35 Get Your CONTACT US General Manager: Sebastian Gibbs [email protected] Editor: Lief Jorgensen [email protected] Business Stories: Kelsey Corcoran [email protected] Accounts: Marianne Kresse [email protected] Online Phone our office: 07 4306 0930 We respectfully acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First Peoples of Australia and pay our respects to elders past and present. Our office is located on the country of the Butchulla (Badtjala) people, in the Great TODAY… Sandy Strait region on the South East Coast of . The Fraser Coast Beacon magazine is published monthly and distributed across the . Published by The Beacon (Qld) (ABN 92 665 042 287), 80 Main Street, QLD 4655. The information in this magazine is intended as a guide only and does not represent the opinion or view of the publisher. Advertising placed in this publication 07 4306 0900 is assumed to not breach any copyright, trademark, breach of confidence, and/or does not infringe the Trade Practices Act or other laws, regulations or statutes. www.queenslandtech.com.au While reasonable care is undertaken in producing content for this publication, the Publisher and staff do not accept liability for any errors or omissions.

2 | thebeacon.com.au INTRODUCING...

he Beacon is the brainchild of a small group of skilled Tindividuals who formed a new business partnership. We felt there was a need for a local magazine that focused attention on the achievements and issues that are affecting people within our community. We want to be a ‘Beacon’ of information, a full colour magazine that is ‘a good read’, covering local events and issues through both our editorials and community input, giving a voice and support to local people, local businesses and highlight the latest relevant government support programs. Our magazine will be informative, relevant and entertaining. Conversations focus on social issues that affect our community, tell unknown tales, from uncovering local culture to finding that little local coffee shop that no one knows about. We will be talking about initiatives with youth unemployed, the homeless, indigenous affairs, aged care, health and safety, education, and local government objectives and developments. We want to be creating a forum to help develop solutions to these issues. Distribution is wide throughout the Fraser Coast community, at markets, shopping centres, community centres, lots of local businesses and in the local newsagents. We will also be building a large online presence through our website and on social networking platforms. We will discover our local heroes, unearth our local talent and help to bring a brighter, more secure and prosperous future for everyone within our region.

thebeacon.com.au | 3 Community Cubed and Wandering Teapot Grand Opening!

STORY & PHOTOS BY MARIANNE KRESSE

raser Coast Mayor George Seymour, Steve Baxter from hit employment opportunities for small start-up businesses, local Ftelevision show Shark Tank, Fraser Coast new small business entrepreneurs and not-for-profits’. entrepreneurs and media gathered together to celebrate the The new Community cubed retail store is made up of 80 grand opening of the Neighbourhood Centre’s various sized retail sales spaces ‘cubes’. These are rented at (HBNC) new sponsored project Community cubed and the $25 per week to small business and inspiring entrepreneurs Wandering Teapot. giving them the opportunity to show their ideas and products The event was opened by Auntie Shirley Blake an elder from in an affordable retail forum. The busy shopping centre has the local Butchulla people, who performed the welcome to more than 3.4 million visitors each year. country. Guest speaker at the opening was Steve Baxter from the Shark Thanks to Stockland Shopping Centre who have supported the Tank who wholly supported the project and gave valuable Community cubed project which was successfully launched on advice to all those small business and entrepreneurs attending. September 13 2018. The Community cubed and Wandering Teapot shop is a delight Community cubed has been the hard work of Tanya to visit with the quality products available beautifully displayed Stevenson and her staff and volunteers from HBNC and is and affordably priced. The variety of goods available ensure part of their Social Enterprise strategic plan that ‘focuses on that the shop will attract everyone’s attention. inspiring innovation, supporting independence and improving Be sure to visit the Community cubed shop on your next visit to Stockland Shopping Centre.

4 | thebeacon.com.au ABOVE: Guest speaker at the opening was Steve Baxter from the Shark Tank thebeacon.com.au | 5 ADVERTISEMENT Don’t be square – rent a cube today

If you have a brilliant business idea, product or service but don’t have the funding to start your own business – then the solution is HERE. Community cubed has opened a shop front in Stockland Hervey Bay o ering communal space for rent to showcase your products or services as a catalyst to starting your own business. The concept store, named Community cubed, will generate prot for its “cubers” while raising income to support a range of community services such as transport for the frail and aged, intensive family support, multicultural respite and homelessness. An initiative of the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre this is a regional rst for social enterprise and innovation. Community cubed initiater Tanya Stevenson said this was the ideal opportunity for artists, wood turners, jewellery makers, shoe designers, community groups and organisations to rent a cube and sell their wares. “Cube space to display and sell your goods from the Stockland shopfront starts from just $25 per week and you are exposed to up to 3 million shoppers a year,” Ms Stevenson said. “While cubers will make their own prots, prots raised from rent will be directed back into the community to those most in need.” Ms Stevenson said the community support for the new initiative had been overwhelming. “From individual and business sponsors to people just wanting to lend their support for a great cause, we couldn’t be happier.” With up to 80 spaces available and expert knowledge through mentoring to help individuals bring their innovative ideas to life, we are really excited.” The 100sqm Community cubed store is located in the food court of Stockland Shopping Centre is run by an experienced business manager and paid retail sta . Cubers are welcome to volunteer their time to promote their goods and services.

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thebeacon.com.au | 7 8 | thebeacon.com.au ART EXHIBITION: 3 Draws a Crowd – take 3

STORY MARIANNE KRESSE | PHOTOS KELSEY CORCORAN

3 Draws a Crowd – take 3 is the third exhibition from local Pam Price started painting later in life, starting with attending a artists Ve Hammond, Tanya Gilby and Pam Price. The three graphite course around ten years ago. From there Pam expanded have been friends for many years, so when they turn their like- her skills to painting, her preferred medium being acrylics and minded interests and talents into a show you can be assured oils. Originally living on small acreage, Pam focussed her talents that the event will be very colourful and delightfully visual. Their and her love of nature by painting still life her subject matter extraordinary talent ranges from unique sculpture, graphite typically local flora and fauna. Pam’s works are dramatic and drawing through to painting in all types of mediums, their colourful and reflect her love of nature and art. As a reflection emphasis always being on nature and life. of her work, Pam was recently awarded second prize in the ‘Flora and Fauna’ section of the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery. All are members of the Maryborough Art Society and the exhibition will take place at the Maryborough Art Gallery, 282 Ve Hammond has also been doing art for quite a while. After Kent Street Maryborough commencing November 3, 2018 and moving from Sydney to Maryborough 20 years ago, Ve became running the entire month, ending December 3, 2018. inspired by her mother-in-law and started her painting career from there. “Life is exciting and far too short not to dabble in Tanya Gilby has been working with clay since she was eight painting and pottery,” Ve said. years old. She started working for Maryborough Pottery and Tile approximately 30 years ago as a production potter. Over the Ve is also inspired by nature and paints mainly in acrylics, though years, Tanya has honed her skill in different pottery techniques she also works in pastels, graphite and watercolours. She is now through attendance of numerous workshops and TAFE courses. very interested in mixed media and loves combining different Her works highlight her interest in texture and nature. Tanya is medium to add contrast and texture to her work. Her success also an accomplished painter with her works tending towards lies in her subject matter and vibrant colours. the abstract and very contemporary. As in her sculpture, nature is her inspiration with her colours schemes often earthy, their The exhibit is bound to be one that will catch the eye and interest vibrancy depending on her mood. Her paintings are generally of art lovers. The artists will also be available to talk to over in oils and acrylics, but she also enjoys eco-dying. She will have the course of the exhibition. Please put a visit to Maryborough samples of all her styles in this exhibition. Art Gallery on your list of things to do in November. You will certainly enjoy what you see.

Maryborough Art Society Inc. and Maryborough Art Gallery

The exhibition is being held at the Maryborough Art Gallery and is sponsored by the Maryborough Art Society Inc. The Art Society is very committed to its members and as such actively participates in the production, development, showcasing and marketing of its members work. The Art Society provides its member with a wonderful gallery to display their work. The Maryborough Art Gallery is open 6 days a week Monday to Friday from 10.00am to 2.00pm and Saturdays till 12.30pm. Special events and exhibitions may have extended hours.

Maryborough Art Society is always looking for new members and offers a great deal of support and encouragement for very little cost. From outings to workshops, classes and exhibitions the Art Society offers social interaction and gives artists the vehicle in which to promote and display their work.

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10 | thebeacon.com.au Billy Bean customers dig deep for farmers

STORY & PHOTOS BY KELSEY CORCORAN ustomers of Billy Beans Coffee at have dug deep Cto help drought-stricken farmers. Shannon Haliv, who owns the mobile coffee van, raised hundreds of dollars for Drought Angels and also to buy bales of hay for starving cattle. Shannon decided to donate $1 from every coffee he sold and collected donations in a tin for Drought Angels. He has always had a tin out but in the last financial year only raised $197 compared to the astounding $342 in just one morning. The surge in media attention on the drought issue has really impacted the community to help the cause with every dollar they can spare. Shannon was overwhelmed by the response from the community and how willing people were to help out farmers. Shannon grew up on the land in Victoria and understands the hardships associated with farming life, having to leave for Queensland 15 years ago because of the effects of drought. “If we don’t help our community no one will,” he said. “We need to pitch in and help our mates.” Shannon plans on having another fundraiser for the Shannon has always been involved in the community, doing Burrumbuttock hay runners. The Burrumbuttock hay runners fundraisers for schools with activities such as ‘Guess the coffee are Good Samaritan truck drivers who drive donated hay all over beans” which raised money for Howard State School’s Year 6 the country. camp which bought lunch for the students on the way there So next time you need a coffee boost keep an eye out for Billy and back. Beans and help out a good cause.

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12 | thebeacon.com.au MORE THAN JUST A SKATE PARK... Rock Off is spot on!

STORY MARIANNE KRESSE | PHOTOS JESSE COOK The Fraser Coast region has a good record of producing young champions, our most prominent being Dylan ock Off is an indoor skate park owned and operated Sinclair, a young Maryborough man who after having only Rby Tim and Jayn Earle. Over the last three years, one year of training at Rock Off moved to the Australian the park has been rebuilt twice to ensure that it meets Scooter Association as a pro. He won the Pro Rider title the wants and needs of its ever-growing number of for the whole of the country that year. He then went to members. Its ramps are of the highest quality with many Barcelona for the world titles and came ninth which is a safety measures such as resin mats added to the timber remarkable achievement. He has since travelled all over frames and bases to ensure minimum injury from impact Europe. His life was changed dramatically by his time for those using them. The park has good natural light learning at Rock Off and he now has a big future ahead and airflow, a canteen and equipment shop. of him in extreme sports.

But Rock Off is more than just a skate park. Rock Off needs local support to continue its great work. They do affordable birthday parties and have extremely It is also a place that nurtures children’s confidence by reasonable rates for anything from one hour to three- providing a secure environment with a strict adherence hour sessions. to its ZERO BULLYING, ZERO TOLERANCE policy. “We keep our prices low to match the socio-economic Both Tim and Jayn work closely with community climate of the region. We need to just make enough groups such as Head Space, Red Cross, Re-Connect money to keep the doors open,” Tim said. and Employment First Aid. As such they have become a reliable referral service to troubled kids, simply Rock Off’s long-term ambition is to grow a strong by listening then pointing the kids to the best help competitive team by enhancing kid’s skills and depending on their needs. No matter what the problem, confidence in a safe environment through community whether it be helping provide kids with swags or meals, involvement. The park has kids as young as four the owners of Rock Off do what they can to ensure that attending, as one mother Nicki commented about her the park becomes a centre of engagement. four-year-old son Isaiah who has been coming to the Park for the last 6 months. “The kids feel safe at the park and because of this the park and its staff are often at the cold face, or the first “It has built his confidence remarkably, not to mention safe point of contact for kids having issues. The kids it gets him out and off his Ipad! The support from the know they are in a safe zone and so often come and talk other kids has also been great,” Nicki said. about their problems,” owner Tim said. Rock Off offers a unique bully free, secure environment Rock Off also provides kids with a great network of that supports, teaches and builds kids’ confidence friends and support with a 9000-strong, mostly local, through activity, open communication and the creation membership. Kids travel from as far as Gympie through of a caring culture. to Gladstone each weekend to enjoy the facilities Rock off needs community support to ensure that its offered by the skate park. The park caters mainly to good work not only continues but grows. scooter riding and offers not only lessons but also up to eight competitions each year – many of those happening The more help the park receives, the more it can improve during school holidays. As many as 200 kids turn out and grow its facilities. for these events. The Rock Off team also travels to competitions run by the Australian Scooter Association. Put Rock Off on your list of children’s activities this This includes Australian registered qualifiers and summer holiday, we can guarantee you won’t regret it. state titles. Both girls and boys welcome!

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thebeacon.com.au | 15 STORY & PHOTO BY KELSEY CORCORAN ast year Mia Wilkinson was a bright and bubbly four-year-old Lwho had just learnt to ride a bike when she suddenly felt ill. Maryborough Zumba Club is a social and fitness class Her tummy was sore, she was vomiting and couldn’t stand up. that runs three days a week and is available for all She was disorientated and wasn’t responding to questions. Her abilities and ages. Everyone is welcome to join a class family knew something wasn’t right. Tragically she developed sepsis, and in order to save her life, she lost her arms and legs. and go at their own pace. On Tuesday October 2, Maryborough Zumba held a fundraising The club has been running for eight years and is a great event for Mia to help fund the long process to recovery way to socialise. Life-long friendships are made and and provide the expensive prosthetics and lifelong medical there’s a coffee after class to catch up each week. treatments and equipment. The members range from four to 84 years old and have Mia is from , but her grandmother, Wendy, lives in four generations in one class, all enjoying themselves Maryborough and is a member of the Zumba club. Mia’s story while getting exercise. is heartbreaking and inspiring. Zumba is a great way to exercise as you get to dance When she first became ill she was diagnosed with a gastro bug along to music and it uses all parts of your body. at a local doctor’s surgery and sent home. By the afternoon she was unable to focus and was taken to hospital where she was Importantly, it engages the arms and stimulates the diagnosed with Influenza B and a viral myositis. lymphatic system which is particularly crucial for The following day her parents noticed a light purple rash on her cancer patients and survivors. It also keeps the body’s legs and knew it wasn’t right. They took Mia back to hospital circulation system going, which is something many but had no idea how bad things were until Mia was admitted. people neglect in their day-to-day lives. That night Mia was fighting for her life. Her heart stopped and A few of the members have had their own battle with she was revived by doctors in paediatric ICU. For the next six cancer and by going to Zumba it has allowed them to days Mia fought her way back from death. However, there was keep healthy and also have a support some permanent damage. As Mia’s legs and arms began to darken it was apparent that they would have to be amputated. network of friends.

16 | thebeacon.com.au Mia was upset but so strong and asked if she would get new Mia’s family is thankful for all the love and support shown by hands and legs. She was told that her new hands would help their communities and for all the help they have received. her but wouldn’t be the same. Her arms were amputated below Mia started prep this year and is getting the support that is the elbow and her legs below the knee. needed from teachers and teacher aids, which have enabled Mia was unsure of how she would be able to play with her her to join in and adapt well. sibling like she used to, but she is still able to join in and her She has a strong spirit and confidence from her experiences. parents help her to keep up and be included. The Mia Wilkinson Trust - Necessitous Circumstances Fund Mia has shown everyone just how strong she is by regaining has been set up for people to donate to help the family with her smile and giggle, drawing, playing with her dolls house, and expenses. Mia will need new prosthetics every few years as she using her Ipad. grows, and they can be very costly. They range in price from Mia’s initial symptoms appeared to be just like usual childhood $8,000 to $20,000 for each leg, and $6,000 to $100,000 for illnesses. each arm. Sepsis develops as a massive immune system response when The average lifespan of a prosthetic is just three years, however an infection gets into the blood, and often leads to organ failure. as Mia grows they may need to be replaced more often. If identified quickly it can usually be treated with antibiotics Without high quality prosthetics, Mia’s journey will be difficult. and fluids. It affects 20-30 million people each year while as many as 9 million people die from it. The fund will also help with lifelong medical treatments, house modifications, car modifications and equipment. September 13 is the annual Sepsis Awareness Day. Donations are tax deductible and your gift will give Mia the Mia’s parents, Amy and Peter, would like people to recognise hands she needs to paint pictures, the legs she needs to walk the signs of sepsis. These can include rapid breathing or a heart through the park, and the care she needs to thrive. racing, mottled skin, confusion, slurred speech, not passing urine, fever and chills, rash, vomiting, feeling the sickest You can donate to the Mia Wilkinson Trust - Necessitous you’ve ever been and extreme pain. If you detect any of these Circumstances Fund through the website: symptoms go to a doctor and ask ‘could this be sepsis?’ www.movementformia.org

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thebeacon.com.au | 17 PROUDLY SPONSORED BY THE HERVEY BAY RSL

STORIES & PHOTOS BY KELSEY CORCORAN People all over Australia are joining forces in an effort to save the environment. The culprit? The plastic straw.

ach day in the USA alone, 500 million Estraws are used. That’s enough to stretch around the earth twice. It can take up to 500 years for a single straw to decompose. At the rate people are using single use straws the earth will be covered in straws and killing the environment. By the year 2050 it is estimated that there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish. Even though straws are only a small portion of the overall plastic in the ocean, the small size makes them dangerous to marine life. Local Fraser Coast businesses are joining together in an attempt to lower their impact of straws on the environment. The Fraser Coast RSL is no longer serving their beverages with straws but as there are people who do need assistance from straws they will happily give you a paper straw which breaks down much faster after use and can be recycled. The RSL displays signs that say ‘straw no more’, which is an organisation set up by a 10-year-old Cairns girl who is taking it upon herself to make a difference to the environment. If you must use a straw, there are plenty of alternatives such as stainless steel, bamboo and glass straws. And you can clean them in the dishwasher, or with a pipe cleaner.

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Life’s a (plastic) beach... STORIES & PHOTOS BY KELSEY CORCORAN STORIES & PHOTOS BY STEPHEN BENDALL

ubbish, trash, litter - it’s everywhere Respecially plastic and it’s contaminating everything in the ocean and on terra firma destroying our beaches and oceans, killing fish, whales, birds and animals. What can we do to play our part in alleviating this problem? We can recycle, reuse and limit our use and addiction to plastic, we can also not litter. But what we can do very easily is pick up rubbish when we come across it, simple really. I walk my dog, Sammy, every day on Dundowran beach and I take an extra bag with me to collect rubbish, besides his business that I pick up (and by the evidence not everyone does this) I also collect everything from plastic shopping bags and bottles, beer and soft drink bottles and cans to clothing, straws, balloons, fishing line sinkers and lures and a lot more. But it is plastic that is most prevalent and increasing. We don’t need initiatives, advertisements or government programs to solve the simple task of picking up rubbish where we see it, for recycling and reuse we do, but all we need is to make a conscious decision and a little effort to do our bit. It may not seem like much and we may be making no perceivable impact but if we do nothing then we will lose. You may say that one piece of litter makes no difference but if everyone (6 billion) did it the there would be a mountain of rubbish and multiply that by every day then the earth loses! The image (right) shows rubbish I collected during a 90-minute walk on Friday July 27. This was a bad day for rubbish, it’s not usual but it’s also not uncommon. Make an effort, do your bit to help clean our beaches and environment it may not be your rubbish but it is your backyard.

thebeacon.com.au | 19 Sustainable Living Choices on the Fraser Coast

STORY & PHOTO BY EWA BEKIESCH, PACIFIC HAVEN

ur adventure with permaculture started a few years ago when locals, with sharing tips and tricks of how and what to grow. After Owe first laid our eyes on the block of land which became our setting up a Facebook group, sharing it around in the local social home and paradise. After lots of research and inspired by some media and spreading the word, it didn’t take long till the first meet of the food forests and permaculture pioneers like Masanobu up was set up. We meet monthly in Howard which is just about Fukuoka and Bill Mollison we were ready for the new adventure. 30 minutes drive from Hervey Bay and Maryborough. There is no As soon as we moved in, our first goal was a low maintenance restrictions of what you can swap as long as it comes from your garden and so we started to create our very first food forest. garden, backyard or its home made like preserves, cakes or other A food forest is a low-maintenance sustainable plant-based food home made goodies. Come along and join us even if you don’t production strategy incorporating fruit and nut trees, shrubs, have anything to swap yet. Everyone is welcome! herbs, vines and vegetables. Healthy and established food forest Join the local swap group at: doesn’t require weeding or fertilizer. Growing food is a long-term www.facebook.com/groups/gardenfoodswaphoward investment in your own health with edible rewards and can be Subscribe to Ewas and Sebs youtube channel or blog for info achieved even in the smallest place. about growing food and more at: We are strong believers that healthy food comes from healthy www.youtube.com/c/FoodForestCookery or ingredients. Food is a very important part of our life and we are www.foodforestcookery.com what we eat. There are so many perennial vegetables which can Info about Ewa and Seb: be grown without special care or lots of knowledge. What can be Ewa and Seb’s gardening background: better than going to the backyard and grab some fresh greens Both Ewa and Seb grew up helping grandparents and parents in for the sandwich before work or for dinner? the family garden. Ewa has a certificate in Food as Medicine from Especially here on the Fraser Coast with our subtropical climate the Monash University. Ewa and Sebastian have a Certificate it is an easily achievable way to have more than enough food of Achievement in Permaculture Basics from the Regenerative for your own family and the surplus can be shared or swapped Leadership Institute and they are both on the way to become locally. Certified Permaculture Designers in the very near future. They There are already many food swap groups around Australia and have created a blog and YouTube channel where they share in many other countries around the world so why not in Howard their own life story of growing food, sharing recipes and inspiring on the Fraser Coast? It is also a great way to meet like-minded people to grow healthy food and create sustainable lifestyle.

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20 | thebeacon.com.au Wildlife-friendly gardens play a vital role in conservation

STORY & PHOTOS BY KELSEY CORCORAN

o matter how large or small, gardens play a vital role in Nwildlife conservation as well as providing a cool, shady retreat for people on a hot day.

STORY & PHOTO BY EWA BEKIESCH, PACIFIC HAVEN Watching birds, butterflies, frogs and other critters come to your garden is a delightful way to spend time and to help you deal with the pressures of modern living. However, some gardens are much more appealing to wildlife than others. A wildlife friendly garden can play a vital role in conservation. With the right plantings and management, wildlife will come to any garden, whether it is a balcony, a small suburban garden, a large garden or acreage. Wildlife friendly gardens have plants that have seeds and pollens that attract insects and birds. Water features can attract frogs, so it’s ideal to include some in your wildlife haven. Bees can be a great benefit to your garden as they help produce flowers. Landscaping and land clearing is destroying Australian Native bee food sources and nest sites. You can attract bees to your garden by planting nectar-rich flowers and creating nesting areas in your garden such as, Lavender, Flowering gum, Tea tree Leptospermum, Purple Coral Pea Hardenbergia violacea, Grevillia Pink Surprise, Sage Salvia officinalis, Native Rosemary Westringia fruticosa and Bottlebrush Callisteon.

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thebeacon.com.au | 21 The Maryborough Street Party held on 15 September 2018, was a great success!

Maryborough came alive with the happy laughter of both children and adults decked out in glowing lights and fanciful Maryborough costumes. The event provided rides for the kids, live music and numerous stalls. Street Party Paired with the Fraser Coast Technology Challenge’s display of racing electric cars, the night was packed with things to see, do and eat.

“This is so great for the kids! She has been looking forward to it for weeks!”

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22 | thebeacon.com.au BENEFITS OF ESSENTIAL OILS

Essential oils created from rosemary or jasmine can boost STORY & PHOTOS BY KELSEY CORCORAN confidence and calm the nerves when presenting a speech or attending a job interview. Jasmine, orange and grapefruit can be used as antidepressants ssential oils have powerful health benefits and are acquired due to their properties which can help calm the nerves. Jasmine Eby concentration and extraction of flowers, roots, barks, is also used to help during childbirth. stems and seeds of plants which contain natural properties. Rosemary is known to help improve the memory too, and Ancient civilisations knew about the benefits of essential oils, but sandalwood helps with focus. it’s only been in the past 60 years that their medicinal benefits Peppermint is used to boost energy and can help with digestion. have been rediscovered by Western society. Lemon can also aid digestion, as well as ease mood swings and Their surge in popularity is largely due to their benefits for treat headaches. treating a range of conditions, and in the production of beauty and cleaning products. Lavender and rose are popular essential oils used to treat stress and reduce anxiety. They became popular in the 1950s in massage therapy, and in the 70s were used extensively as a major part of alternative and Chamomile also helps improve mood and aides in relaxation. It’s holistic health treatments. commonly used before bed to help sleep. They are used topically, by mixing with a carrier oil and applying Bergamot and ylang-ylang are other essential oils used to to the skin for absorption, internally, through consumption, or reduce stress, but also have properties which help improve skin through aromatic methods through diffusion in the air. conditions like eczema. These days they are used to treat everything from migraines Ylang-ylang is also known to ease nausea. to stress. Tea tree fights infection and boosts immunity.

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thebeacon.com.au | 23 No internet needed... ARTICLE BY KELSEY CORCORAN

ave you ever heard from the back seat, “I’m bored” or “are Hwe there yet?” Well these apps don’t require internet after being downloaded, so traveling can be a breeze and the little ones can be kept happy and entertained. Just make sure to remember the charger! These apps have been chosen in a range of ages and styles from free-time games to learning-through-play games. 1. Toca Boca This app is an open-ended app that allows children to dress and choreograph a dance for three dancers, which they perform on stage for your viewing. The dance can be saved in your camera roll for later viewing. This allows your child to have endless Stuart possibilities of creativeness and enjoyment in one app that will KITCHEN RENOVATIONS keep them entertained for hours. Phone 0419 142 573 2. Busy Shapes 2 Busy Shapes 2 is an expansion of Busy Shapes but opens up more cognitive challenges, more tools and even more obstacles and levels. Children have to solve a range of problems and challenges on their quest to place shapes through the corresponding holes. 3. Water Me Please. This app is a take-on of the classic slider game. The aim is to rearrange the sliders to get the water to the flower. The game devine 9 cafe starts out easy and gets increasingly harder to solve. Children have to think ahead to rearrange the pieces in the right order. CENTRAL PLAZA (NEXT TO NAB) o in n t o o 4. Codespark Academy. foo cks tn f i This app is designed to introduce children to coding by dragging O O OR and dropping using visual blocks to solve problems. Coding is a growing need for children to have in school and introducing it early can really improve their skills. 5. Think Trolls: Kings and Queens. This fun fantasy world of dragons, potions, kings and queens allows children to use forward-thinking skills to solve problems but aren’t penalised for making a mistake or trying, which encourages them to keep trying until they figure it out. Children must complete all chapters of the story before moving on to the next levels which get progressively harder as they go. 6. Jump! A Game of Numbers This app is focused on skip-counting and is aimed at children ot o i between 5 and 10 and changes to adjust to the skill level of the child. It can be set up so multiple children can use the same ockoffco ockoff device but have different accounts so it’s tailored to them.

24 | thebeacon.com.au The Witch & Waverly A SERIAL NOVEL BY MARIANNE KRESSE

ENGLAND 1815 that would encourage him to remain conscious. The voices he heard in the he’d been running for weeks and was tired, so very tired. With winter distance however did give a little more encouragement. As they moved Snow upon them she had thought she was finally safe. No one in their closer, he instinctively closed his eyes, the cold snow already seeping into right mind would follow her here to the cold snowy depths of Chesham his body making his breath too shallow. Feigning death apparently would especially with the snow already knee deep and only three weeks into not be too difficult, he thought wryly. It seemed he was almost there. winter. She had everything she needed to hold out here for months, ‘Is ‘e dead?’ but the sound of a bullet had frozen her to the spot. ‘It’s only hunters,’ ‘Looks like….’ her mind kept repeating. But who would hunt here? She was miles from anywhere, anyone. ‘If ‘e ain’t dead yet, ‘e soon will be. The cold will kill him soon enough. At least we don’t have to worry about hiding the body, ‘e’ll be covered in Creeping through the woods she silently made her way to where she snow in no time, won’t be found for months.’ thought the bullet had gone off, but sound in the woods was deceptive as it echoed its way through the tall trees and snow covered bushes. She was ‘Yeh. Let’s get what we came for and get outta here!’ mad to go anywhere near the hunters, but Amelia had never been sane. ‘So where did ‘is bloody horse go?’ She had been dubbed the ‘Witch of Wembley’ and her actions had always ‘Must ‘ave got scared by the noise of the bullet and thrown him. Come let’s bordered on crazy, at least to the Ton, who eyed her warily and with find ‘is damn horse.’ fear. Her last act being the reason she was now running for her freedom, her life. As they moved off Dominic slowly opened his eyes. Her uncle had wanted her gone. Married off to the highest bidder, and His horse was gone? Mercury would never leave his side. Even through unfortunately that happened to be the Marquis of Waverley, who at the whole damn war that horse had remained steadfast and true to his last count was no younger than seventy and had a soul as black as the master. devil himself, or so the rumours whispered. She had stood defiantly in Tears glistened on his long black lashes, the pain of Mercury’s desertion the Weatherby’s ballroom and screamed and cursed... a fit born from leaving him cold. His one and only friend had left him to die alone. desperation with enough crazy in it to ensure it scared the hell out of everyone present. And it did, the Marquis all but crying off the betrothal, He could still hear the men’s voices in the distance, and tried to rouse the whole event leaving in its wake a most furious uncle and the prospect himself when he heard their screams. But he was weakening, the of being sent to Bedlam. And so she had packed what few possessions brightness of the snow now seeming duller, foggier. she owned and fled. He blinked wildly trying to stay awake, but his limbs were going numb, the But her uncle, the bastard that he was, had sent someone to find her and pain in his chest dimming as the cold seeped into his body. The sudden this someone had been patiently tracking her for months. And she had shadow falling over him startled him. Bloody hell! It was her… and she was thought she had lost him. Until now. holding a gun. He knew he was now dead for sure. She would not help him. Holding the gun casually she stared down at the man coldly. ain flared in Dominic’s chest, his world tumulting as he finally crashed Pfrom his horse and landed heavily to the ground, grunting as his back ‘It seems the chase is finally over,’ she whispered hoarsely. connected with the jagged edge of a huge rock. Just his luck, he thought He nodded, the motion causing him again to violently vomit, gagging as miserably to find the only rock in this god forsaken, snow covered, freezing, he began to choke and black out. desolate hell. His head was throbbing as nausea and dizziness made his What an ignoble way to die. Suffocated by his own puke… stomach churn, his head light. His chest was wet, he thought somewhat confused, as he brought his hand slowly up to investigate. It came away But then somehow he was on his side. And he could breathe. red, covered in blood, his blood. Bloody hell! Would his luck - or rather ‘Who is paying you to follow me?’ she asked coldly. lack of - ever change? He was gasping for air, his body’s trembles now beyond his control as he Turning to his side with difficulty he brought up his breakfast, before he looked up one final time his voice crackling with sound as he attempted to collapsed again onto his back the pain causing his vision to waver as he answer, though no words came out as he breathed his last breath before fought to remain conscious by analysing his situation. all went black…. He’d been shot. He would die here in this frozen hell. Well, that definitely was a short and sweet summation, he thought dismally, certainly nothing To be continued ... Whalecity Plastering NO JOB TOO SMALL Servicing Hervey Bay, Maryborough & Surrounding Areas NEW HOMES • EXTENSIONS • RENOVATIONS MOBILE COFFEE Quality Workmanship Guaranteed QBCC 1102706 0466 038 550 facebook.com/billybeanscoffee Ph 0459 174 093 Email [email protected]

thebeacon.com.au | 25 PET CORNER Threats to your pet this summer

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26 | thebeacon.com.au Dried duck feet & green-lipped mussels... Delicious!

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ried green-lipped mussels and duck feet are irresistible – if Dyou are a dog or a cat. And if our furry friends could have a favourite brand, they’d love the Bad Ass Treat variety. The Maryborough producer and supplier of the tasty treats doesn’t just do mussels and duck feet. They supply all sorts of tasty and irresistible dehydrated products including smoked chicken, sheep’s ears, roo ribs and shark cartilage, just to name nothing hidden and the product hasn’t been diluted with a few. anything else. Bad Ass treats is a dehydrated dog and cat treat business that The green-lipped mussels have many benefits such as creates the yummiest treats in town. They have a wide range supporting circulatory system function, boosting immune of home-made natural Australian and New Zealand dehydrated system, strengthening teeth and bones, improving muscle, products that make dogs and cats go crazy. tissue, and organ stimulation and keeping itchy skin conditions at bay. By dehydrating the treats, it makes the bones break down and fully digestible for dogs, whereas cooked bones can splinter One happy customer had a bad limp and eczema until trying into shards and hurt the dog and can’t be broken down in the Bad Ass Treat green-lipped mussels. stomach, causing the dog to be in pain. His owner didn’t realise he had improved so much since taking One of Bad Ass Treats favourites is the New Zealand green lip the green-lipped mussel each day until they ran out and saw him mussel which has anti-inflammatory properties that help with go back to limping and scratching. pet’s joint pain. By using the raw whole ingredients there’s They now swear by this product.

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thebeacon.com.au | 29 kid's jokes! Q: Why do bees have sticky hair? Q: How do all the oceans say hello to each other? A: Because they use honey combs! A: They wave! Q: What do elves learn in school? Q: What do you call a bear with no teeth? A: The elf-abet! A: A gummy bear! Q: What’s faster, hot or cold? Q: What do you call cheese that isn’t yours? A: Hot! You can easily catch a cold! A: Nacho cheese! Q: What starts with E, ends with E and only has 1 Q: What’s a snake’s favourite subject? letter? A: Hiss-tory! A: An envelope! did you know...

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30 | thebeacon.com.au Spring Hair

Add leaves of all colours and anything else you can find in your garden to make a beautiful hair-do. Draw a face when you’re finished to complete your picture!

thebeacon.com.au | 31 The best places on the Fraser Coast for a spring picnic...

With spring in full swing the weather is perfect for a picnic. The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining and the kids are eager to get out!

With winter over its now the perfect time to head out and find the best spot for a picnic. We’ve put together a list of great places all over the Fraser Coast that are great to have a picnic.

Now all you have to do is get the picnic basket out, grab the picnic rug, make some great sandwiches, bring some refreshing drinks, grab your favourite outdoor family activity and don’t forget the sunscreen!

32 | thebeacon.com.au 1. The Seashore, of course this isn’t hidden or unknown but if you take a picnic rug, some beach towels and a picnic basket full of food and walk along the beach a few hundred metres from the main spots you’ll be sure to find yourself a lovely spot for yourself and friends.

2. Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens are a beautiful place for a spring picnic. You can choose from a sunny spot next to the duck ponds, the Chinese gardens or a spot in the grass by the trees.

3. Dayman Park has a large area of spots for you to put a rug or even use a picnic table and barbeque. Dayman Park is a great spot for the family with a park for the kids, a beautiful view of the water and Fraser Island and even a beach for your dog to join you on an after lunch walk.

4. Hervey Bay All Abilities Park is a lovely spot that has barbeques picnic benches, a wide variety of play equipment for all children of all ages and even has access to a dog friendly beach. If you put a picnic rug down in the all abilities park you’re bound to have a great spring day.

5. has a range of great spots along the foreshore and beach to lay a picnic rug down. There are great views of the river and if you go at low tide you can walk out along the sandbanks, just don’t get caught when the tide comes in! There are also barbeques and picnic tables available for a great barbeque lunch.

6. Queens Park is a great place in Maryborough to have a picnic. Queens Park is one of Australia’s first botanical gardens and right in the heart of Maryborough. It has great views of the Mary river, green lawns, a water fall, grand flower beds and on the last Sunday of each month the Mary Ann runs and miniature steam engines give both children and adults rides around the park.

7. The Rose Gardens of Maryborough are a lovely place full of history. The rose garden was once a cemetery but was closed in 1873. Now it is beautifully decorated with blooming roses. There is a picnic table, rotunda shelter and toilets.

8. Mungomery Vine Forest Reserve located in Dundowran beach is a great spot for a picnic as it is rich in numerous cultural and natural values. It is the last vine forest remaining in the fraser coast region and is a great self-sustaining ecosystem which relies on natural relationships. A great place for bird watching and taking a walk in nature.

9. Oleander Park in Hervey Bay is a large area within Kawungan which has a playground for children, picnic table, shelter and a grassed area for a picnic rug or for the kids to kick a football around.

10. Oxley Court Park in Granville is a lovely place to take children and a football to throw around or bring a rug and have a picnic in the grass under a shady tree.

11. River Heads Community Park has a playground, great picnic tables with shelter, barbeque facilities, toilets and grassy areas for a picnic rug in the great area of river heads.

12. Petrie Park is the only access point for the Mary River in the Tiaro area. The park has barbeque facilities, picnic tables with shelter, a boat ramp and camping and fishing spots making a great spot for all the family.

13. Rainbow Gully Community Garden is a friendly local community garden which includes picnic tables, shelter and barbeque facilities located on McLiver Street Pialba.

14. River Heads Reserve is an ongoing community project that runs off the support of local volunteers and the Fraser Coast Regional Council. The reserve is mainly a large oval with paths and gardens at the front and a conservation area and creek at the back. It is also a great spot to bird watch with over 60 bird species identified.

15. Ululah Park located in Maryborough features great facilities for a barbeque, a picnic by the lagoon, large grass areas to kick a football around and a great place for children to play on the many playgrounds.

For more information visit https://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/parks-and-gardens

thebeacon.com.au | 33 MARKETS ON THE FRASER COAST

URANGAN PIER MARKET WED Park, Urangan | 7am to 1pm – every Wednesday

HERVEY BAY BOAT CLUB WED URANGAN Buccaneer Dr, Urangan | 9am to 2pm – every 3rd Wednesday

MARYBOROUGH HERITAGE CITY MARKET THU MARYBOROUGH Adelaide & Ellena St | 8am to 1pm - every Thursday

BUZERS BAZAAR TWILIGHT MARKET FRI TORQUAY The Esplanade, Torquay | 1pm to 6pm – every Friday

URANGAN PIER MARKET SAT URANGAN Pier Park, Urangan | 7am to 1pm – every Saturday

TORQUAY BEACHSIDE SAT TORQUAY Nr Aquavue, Torquay | 7am to 1pm – every 2, 4th Sat

HOWARD COUNTRY MARKETS SAT HOWARD Community Centre, Steley St | 7am to noon – every 1st Saturday

BURRUM HEADS MARKET SAT BURRUM HEADS Community Hall, Main Rd | 7am to 11am – every 2nd Saturday

TIARO MARKETS SAT TIARO Memorial Community Hall, Main St | 7am to noon – every 2nd Saturday

BAUPLE MARKETS SAT BAUPLE Band Hall, Band Hall Rd | 7am to noon – every 4th Saturday

NIKENBAH MARKETS SUN NIKENBAH Animal Refuge, Maryborough Rd | 6am to noon – every 1,3,5th Sun

KOALA MARKETS SUN URANGAN Kruger Court | 6am to noon – every 2,4th Sunday

WILDLIFE SANCTARY MARKETS SUN OAKHURST 31 Road | 7am to noon - every 3rd Sunday

BROOWEENA MARKETS SUN BROOWEENA Historical Village, Smith Crescent | 8am to noon - 4th Sun every 3rd month

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