Thursday, 8 July, 2021 Trauma Teddies turns 30 Seafood Festival Fun PAGE 14 PAGE 29 Phone: 4863 5050 Trades and Classifieds: 1300 666 808 $3.00 Inc. GST Sales loss cuts deep By Sean Fox Gladstone Newsagency has reportedly suf- fered a 90 per cent sales loss in recent times due to the delayed completion of revitalisation works outside their premises on Goondoon St. After waiting a matter of months for a new footpath scheme, the retailer says they’ve seen a diminished amount of foot traffic through their doors. Read both perspectives in our comprehensive report inside Run in Sun shines for Lyn By Liam Emerton Gladstone resident Lyn Boyd touched the lives Member for Gladstone Glenn Butcher’s table at the Ship & Sail Yachtsman’s Long Lunch on the weekend. of many locals and this year’s Run in the Sun event was dedicated in her honor. After having to cancel the event last year the Hot Rods were back on display and when What a big weekend of nautical fun the clouds parted and halted the rain Reef City Rod and Custom Inc president John LaFave After a long delay, Gladstone Region resi- Postponed after Easter’s COVID-19 scare, Line Crossing Party and Seafood Festival at thanked Lyn for having a word with the big dents were finally able to commemorate the rescheduled Brisbane to Gladstone Vil- the Lord Street Parklands. man upstairs. the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race on the lage event saw attendees enjoy crowd favou- Turn to Pages 29 and 36 For the full story and pictures weekend of July 3-4. rites including the Yachtsman’s Long Lunch, for more photos Gladstone’s see page 12 and 13 own By Jackie Dobson Central Queensland but the people and the for real journalism, it was a shame. businesses insisted they have their own,” he “I once owned a newspaper for many years Gladstone residents can now purchase their said. very own weekly newspaper in stores across and I have a journalism background so I very the region with the official launch of Glad- “So, that’s what we have been working to- much enjoy reading the news articles. stone Today. wards over the last couple of months and to- “Gladstone Today is a great publication day is the day.” While CQ Today had been available in the that is all about the community and is obvi- harbour city since last year, Gladstone To- Gladstone Regional Council Mayor Matt ously going to get more and more Gladstone day manager David Richardson said he was Burnett said it is fantastic to have a weekly focused. pleased to introduce a stand-alone newspaper newspaper back that people can actually pick “I look forward to reading future editions.” for the Gladstone region that provides relevant up and buy. local content. “When we first started we were “When other newspapers stopped publica- Gladstone Mayor Matt Burnett welcomes looking at having one paper for the whole of tion right around Queensland it was a sad day Gladstone Today. 12503150-NG28-21 INSIDE NEWS CQToday.com.au COMMUNITY HUB ........................ page 17 TV GUIDE .................. pages 21-22, 27-28 PROPERTY ...........................pages 31-35 Water interruptions GARDENING ............................... page 37 WEATHER .................................. page 39 SPORT .................................pages 43-48 for residents WEATHER By Sean Fox A series of old water mains’ connection points TODAY will be replaced as part of the Gladstone Re- Partly Cloudy gional Council’s Water Mains Renewal Project 14º - 21º which will commence on Tuesday 6 July. Beginning with New Auckland on Sand- piper Avenue between Lorikeet Avenue to Cockatoo Drive, the renewal works will then FRIDAY MONDAY shift along to Clinton in August along Aero- Showers Sunny drome Road between J.Hickey Avenue to 17º - 23º 12º - 23º Clarke Street. The works will move onto Gladstone Cen- tral in November (covering Auckland Street SATURDAY TUESDAY from Tank Street to Short Street). Sunny Sunny Gladstone Region Mayor Matt Burnett said 14º - 24º 12º - 22º the water mains have been identified as hav- ing reached the end of their functional lives. “They are located under the road surface and footpaths, so we urge motorists to drive SUNDAY WEDNESDAY carefully near the work areas and adhere to Sunny Sunny any changed traffic conditions or directions,” 11º - 22º 13º - 23º he said. From Tuesday 6 July, construction will start at Sandpiper Avenue, from Lorikeet Avenue to Cockatoo Drive, between the hours of 8am to 4pm. Work is expected to be completed by 26 CONTACT US August. The following New Auckland addresses will have water interruptions on 6 July. New connection points within water mains across various areas of Gladstone are set to be · 15 to 66 Sandpiper Avenue; renewed. · 4 to 17 Gannet Street; 3 to 6 Goshawk Street; · Street on 18 August with an expected comple- property driveways and pipe ramps will be · 15a to 54 Cockatoo Drive; todaygladstone.com.au tion date of 20 December 2021. used to protect the pipeline where it crosses · 1 to 30 Harrier Avenue; residential driveways and roadways,” he said. Telephone: 07 4863 5050 Meanwhile, the replacement of the water 1 to 33 Curlew Drive; Horizontal directional drilling will take Address: Suite 4/214 Bolsover Street · main In Auckland Street (from Tank Street to 3 to 5 Skua Street. Short Street) will begin on 26 November before place at certain locations and will generate Rockhampton QLD 4700 · Mayor Burnett said the council had advised it is due to be completed by 14 February 2022. noise during daytime work hours. Editorial: residents and business owners in the impacted Cr Burnett said temporary above ground Once the existing water main is removed Email: [email protected] areas of the upcoming program, with addi- water lines would need to be installed to feed and the new one installed, it will be connected tional letters to be sent out closer to the start- properties currently connected to the section to the existing network and houses. Advertising: ing date of the three locations. of the main being replaced to help with con- During the switch over to the new water Email: [email protected] The next renewal works will occur on Aero- struction of the new mains. main system, water to houses and businesses drome Road from J. Hickey Avenue to Clarke “The water mains are located across private is required to be turned off. Classifieds: Phone: 1300 666 808 Email: [email protected] SUBSCRIPTIONS Phone: 1300 170 885 Watch and learn guitar Website: www.todayservices.com.au The Acoustic Guitar Spectacular’s regional chased via www.gladstoneentertainment. EDITORIAL tour is making its way to the Gladstone com or by calling the GECC Box Office on Duncan Evans Journalist Region on Saturday with a series of perfor- 4972 2822. Tickets will also be available at The editor’s desk E: [email protected] mances and workshops. the door. The event brings together a hand-picked Gladstone Region Councillor Glenn Gladstone Regional Council has un- Sean Fox Journalist group of unique and original virtuoso gui- Churchill said the performances are struc- veiled a fresh corporate plan designed E: [email protected] tarists including internationally acclaimed tured so that each guitarist will feature as for the next five years. Liam Emerton Journalist Brisbane guitarist Michael Fix, who will be solo artists, as well as performing as an en- Launched on Thursday 1 July, they E: [email protected] joined by unique tap-style guitar master, semble, allowing plenty of opportunity for said the plan sets out to reinforce their Chris Tamwoy and Queensland’s own funky spontaneity and improvisation. “Each gui- commitment to building on a dynamic, Matthew Pearce Journalist finger-stylist, Sarah Koppen. tarist is known for their ability to entertain, resilient and diverse future for their E: [email protected] The trio will perform at Agnes Water, and each present their unique music with a communities. Calliope, Miriam Vale, Mount Larcom, view to engage and delight audiences with Taking a leap of faith in such an ini- ADVERTISING GLADSTONE Boyne Island and Gladstone Entertain- stories, songs and humour, making it a per- tiative is a remarkable development in a Cheryl Altouvas Key Account Manager ment Convention Centre (GECC) between formance aimed for all people, not just gui- time when our economy has seen the ef- E: [email protected] 10-15 July. tar aficionados,” Councillor Churchill said. fects of an unpredictable pandemic. ADVERTISING ROCKHAMPTON Local community groups will also have “All three guitarists have such diverse Now as many of our regional commu- Cindy Unwin Advertising Manager food and drink options available at each musical backgrounds, so this is definitely nities have somewhat risen from the ab- location to raise money for their respective normalities of the pandemic (and the re- E: [email protected] a unique opportunity to see them together clubs. on the one stage.” strictions which had soon followed), let’s turn our attention to how we can better Sherrie Ashton Circulation Manager Acoustic Guitar Spectacular workshops Cr Churchill said the free workshops will our towns in a safe and friendly way. E: [email protected] will also take place at the GECC Playhouse be available to people who have purchased on Thursday 15 July and are free for anyone a ticket to any of the performances. Together we can sustain our urban Peter Lynch Key Account Manager who purchases a ticket to one of the perfor- and rural environments, remembering E: [email protected] “Chris Tamwoy, Michael Fix and Sarah that many hands make light work.