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FRASER COAST COUNCIL PRESS RELEASE ON AREA TO BE A SERVICE CORRIDOR FOR QUEENSLAND

Henry — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:39:52 +0000

TORBANLEA & HOWARD AREA HAS ALL THE REQUIREMENTS TO FIT IN WITH THE PROPOSED SERVICE CORRIDOR IN QUEENSLAND AS OUTLINED BY OUR LOCAL FRASER COAST COUNCIL.

We have plenty of land here for a major airport, industrial estates, transport terminals, electric trains & station, highway access, skilled available workforce, water supply, electric power, national broadband connection availability, short distance to beaches and more than adequate community services & facilities

One proposal I have suggested also was to have a huge ‘container terminal’ here to take some of the pressure from the Brisbane wharves. This would be serviced by the existing but upgraded rail & highway network in shifting the containers from the Brisbane wharves as they arrive there to here where they can be stored and dispersed from here to various locations around the state of Queensland.

I have access to corporations that will assist in putting together such a development given that this proposal is now possible. We need however to commission a report investigating the initiative.With the local & state governments co-operating and funding such a report, one can confidently march forward towards a prosperous future for our region

A great start is a local Fraser Coast central trades & services project that requires some support to kick start the proposal. Refer link below.

www.fctsc.com.au

**Refer the Fraser Coast council press release below

Council advocates for a service corridor

16 September 2011

The Fraser Coast Regional Council has called for the State Government to recognise the Fraser Coast and Wide Bay Burnett as a service corridor under plans to promote regional Queensland.

The push was contained in the Council’s response on the draft Queensland Regionalisation Strategy and draft Queensland Infrastructure Plan.

“The Fraser Coast and Wide Bay Burnett should be recognised as a service corridor to the developing gas and mining sectors next door,” Fraser Coast Mayor Mick Kruger said.

The draft plans indicate that services account for at least 20% of the Queensland economy but fail to recognise the Fraser Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett in maps outlining Queensland’s economic zones. (See purple area to be added to map from planning document.)

“The map shows our region as a white void,” Cr Kruger said.

“Our submission on the draft documents includes support from Wide Bay Burnett Mayors, the Regional Development Authority, the Urban Development Institute of Australia – Wide Bay and all chambers of commerce – for our region to be included as a service corridor to the growing resource sectors to the west and north.

“The Fraser Coast is more than just a tourism destination. It is ideally positioned at the gateway to the gas and energy sectors so our skilled trades, manufacturing and service industries will have an important role in the development of the resource sector.

“Recognition of the Fraser Coast as a service centre will focus attention on our ability to provide equipment, logistics, fully serviced and affordable industrial land, land for homes as well as workers.

“It will also focus government attention on the need to fund infrastructure here so we are ready to meet the demand for new homes and industries to expand.

“The support of regional stakeholders to this proposal is strong and we urge the State to recognise the economic opportunities for the Wide Bay Burnett in these strategic plans that will guide future infrastructure investment and development of the state.”

The Council submissions on the Queensland Regionalisation Strategy and Queensland Infrastructure Plan have been lodged with the State Government as part of the community consultation process. Outcomes are expected later this year.

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TORBANLEA ANNUAL SWAP MEET A WINNER

Henry — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:28:14 +0000

TORBANLEA RACE TRACK BECAME A HIVE OF ACTIVITY FOR SWAP MEET STALL HOLDERS

Last Saturday 17th September 2011 a large turnout of stall holders arrived to take part in the quite new swap meet.

It was very impressive due to the large numbers of diverse stallholders present.

The organizers did a great job attracting them to the event and I will certainly mark it in my diary to be a ‘must do’ for next year.

If it could be promoted to now attract more people to attend the event, Torbanlea races is on a winner for future events.

Some pictures are below of the Torbanlea races swap meet held last Saturday 17th Sept 2011

JOBS.JOBS & MORE COAL MINE JOBS FOR THE FRASER COAST SAYS THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER

Henry — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 01:33:33 +0000

Colton Coal Mining Job applications being accepted for the Fraser Coast says the local Fraser Coast Chronicle Newspaper.Great news for the local economy.

THE financial buy-in earlier this year by mining giant New Hope has set Maryborough’s Colton Coal Mine project on track for a start as early as next year.

Job applications are now being processed to help fill the 100 positions the mine will create and current mine workers already living on the Fraser Coast are at the head of the queue.

The long-awaited project has taken off since Ipswich-based coal company New Hope bought 59% of shares from Northern Energy Corporation (NEC) with a $238 million cash bid in February this year.

Acting chief executive officer of NEC, Shane Stephan, said the buy-in had provided the extra capital needed to get the project off the ground.

“The major change has been that the project has been reinvigorated now that New Hope has taken over,” Mr Stephan said.

“New Hope is very large and has the resources needed to get it going.”

Once it was up and running, the mine was set to inject about $20 million a year into the Maryborough economy in wages and local services.

“The key message is we are collecting resumes and the preference is for applications from appropriately qualified local people,” Mr Stephan said.

The site at Colton, north of Maryborough, covers just more than 1000 hectares and the company expected to mine about five million tonnes of coking coal in eight to 10 years.

“We are currently undertaking exploration drilling, and a follow-up environmental management plan is being lodged with the Department of Environment and Resource Management,” Mr Stephan said.

Following the plan’s approval, a public notification process would take place and the final paperwork would be completed to grant the mining lease.

“Once the lease is granted, which could be in the last quarter of 2012, we should be looking at starting work,” Mr Stephan said.

The coal would be sent by rail to Gladstone for export, initially through Barney Point and later through the Wiggins Island terminal.

COLTON MINE FAST FACTS

The project will boost the Maryborough economy by about $20 million a year.
About 100 jobs will be created for local plant operators, truck driver, electricians, surveyors and more.
The mine at Colton will be built near the site of a historic mine that operated from the late 1800s to the 1990s.
About half-a-million tonnes of coking coal will be extracted every year, for an estimated 10 years.
The mine is expected to open late next year.

To register interest in a job at the mine, visit www.northernenergy.com.au/work_with_us

Sourced from the local Fraser Coast Chronicle newspaper

MIRIAM SCHMIERER IS AUSTRALIAS OLDEST PERSON & LIVES HERE AT THE FRASER COAST

Henry — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:50:46 +0000

AUSTRALIAS OLDEST PERSONS LIVES HERE AT THE FRASER COAST Qld.

Old age has not dulled her senses nor her wit for this fine lady who is also the 37th oldest person on the face of this earth. She has spent a good portion of her life on dairy farms & has survived her two sons.

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TV STATION AND NEWSPAPER MARRY UP FOR PROMOTION OF STAYCATIONS AT THE FRASER COAST QUEENSLAND

Henry — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:21:47 +0000

FRASER COAST CHRONICLE & CHANNEL 7 TV PARTNER UP TO PROMOTE STAYCATIONS IN THE FRASER COAST

The region’s two largest media outlets, Channel Seven and the Fraser Coast Chronicle, are partnering with Council’s Fraser Coast Staycations marketing initiative by implementing a $100,000 multi-media campaign to boost the Fraser Coast economy.

Don’t miss your opportunity to leverage off this promotion for free.

If you haven’t already signed up as a business partner of the scheme and would like to know more about this free promotional opportunity, please contact:

Vanida Petts
Fraser Coast Regional Council
Phone: 4197 4731
Email: Vanida.petts@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

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FRASER COAST COUNCIL INJECTS DOLLARS INTO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

Henry — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:10:04 +0000

Council supports local business



	Council has spent $51.4 million this financial year, providing business opportunities for more than 1,400 local suppliers. Council also injected $42 million into the economy via wages and salaries for the organisation’s 500 workers. Received & published by Henry Sapiecha

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE FRASER COAST.EVENTS AND MORE HERE…

Henry — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:30:44 +0000

Dear Henry

Are you making the most of having one of Australia’s favourite destinations as your backyard? There really is no place like the Fraser Coast when it comes to the range of interactive natural experiences and outstanding attractions on offer.

So over the Easter Break and beyond why not visit the incomparable Fraser Island …. explore the stunning aquatic playground of the Great Sandy Strait …stroll on golden beaches… discover fascinating living history or visit one of the region’s charming countryside areas.

This newsletter is your guide to living life happy in your own backyard. Each month, it will be packed with places to visit, special locals deals, events information, competitions and much more.

	In The Issue
		STAYcations – Live Life Local and save!
		Be quick for some Hot Deals
		Win, win, win!
		Do you have an old Staycations Card?
		118th Heritage Queensland Eisteddfod in Maryborough
		Hervey Bay Triathlon
		Turning back the clock 150 years
		Easter Fun Day and Twilight Markets
		Other egg-citing Easter Events

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		Thursday 21 April Easter Fun Day and Twilight Market
		Friday 22 April Toogoom Easter Fair
		22 April – 24 April Burrums Heads Easter Fishing Classic
		Saturday, 23 April Easter Fun Day
		Sunday, 24 April Easter Sunday in the Park
		11 April – 24 April 118th Heritage Queensland Eisteddfod
		30 April – 1 May Hervey Bay Triathlon
		14 May – 15 May Wings, Warbirds and Wheels
		26 – 28 May The Fraser Coast Show
		11 June – 13 June Queensland Brass Band Championships
		Sunday 12 June World’s Greatest Pub Fest

Parks and Picnic Trails
The weather on the Fraser Coast is just made for long, lazy days in the great outdoors. So grab the family and friends, fill the picnic basket with goodies and start working your way around the region’s fantastic collection of parks, gardens, playgrounds and nature reserves.

Click here for parks and gardens within the Fraser Coast Region.

Markets Trail
It is hard to resist the appeal of a local market with its fresh, seasonal produce, handmade creations, original giftware and grassroots colour and enterainment.

On the Fraser Coast, your can find a market to visit every weekend and every Thursday and Friday. Click here for more…

NEW interacitve self guided Heritage Walk Tour

Maryborough’s heritage walk tour, which takes in around 50 points of interest in the city area, is now available as an exciting new interactive tour which can be accessed by a smart phone, iPhone, iPad, tablet device or a PC.

Take a self-guided tour around Maryborough’s historic city centre and Portside precinct that features images, historical and architectural details and audio commentary for each particular site.

The interactive tour is one of the first of its kind in Australia to utilise cross platform web based technology, allowing users to access the tour via a web-address or with a smart phone, Tablet or iPhone. It is another initiative by Fraser Coast Regional Council to support local tourism.

The tour can also be viewed online at www.maryboroughwalk.info or look out for the QR scan code on the new signage outside the City Hall Visitor Information Centre.

MAINTENANCE ISSUES TO ADDRESS AT THE FRASER COAST? THEN REPORT THEM HERE…

Henry — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 05:49:14 +0000

MAINTENANCE TO BE DONE IN THE AREA BY COUNCIL?

THEN CLICK HERE AND REPORT FOR ATTENTION

http://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/web/guest/report-an-issue

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GREAT FREE EVENT AT THE BURRUM RIVER.BE THERE.READ ON HERE…

Henry — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 09:31:46 +0000

ENTRY- FREE
SUNDAY 13th MARCH 2011

0800 to 1600.. Come and Join in on the
action-filled Charity Open Day for the
Qld Flood Appeal..Donations Please.
Sausage sizzle, and soft drinks for
sale. Abseil, Para Jump or Flying Fox
off the Commando Tower, Assault
Course, Kayaks, Volley ball, Cycle
Fish, BBQ, Picnic etc. See Charges.
Book a hut or caravan site if travelling
from afar.More below………….

flame lily adventures Open Day March 13th 2011 Flyer

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HOWARD BRIDGE FLOODS @ BURRUM RIVER PHOTOS 28TH DEC 2010

Henry — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 02:14:24 +0000

HOWARD BRIDGE CUT OFF BY FLOOD WATERS RARE FLOODING OF THE KEY ROAD ON HOWARD SCENIC ROUTE

Locals say last time this happened was over 15 years ago.

I have been here 10 years and never saw the water over the bridge.

This event will certainly have people talking about it for some time as this bridge is very important to the local community here at Howard & Torbanlea.

Tour buses use it regularly as well.

Perhaps when money allows it, the bridge should be converted to a weir and a road on top.

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