Mobile phone with Optus reception in Fraser Coast hinterland areas to improve.
Are these towers safe? What do you think?
The location is between Torbanlea and Howard on the main road.
At what price better mobile phone reception?
Some pics below.
OPTUS MOBILE TOWER LOCATION TORBANLEA TO NORTH
NEW OPTUS MOBILE PHONE TOWER LOCATION TO SOUTH
Story & pics by Henry Sapiecha
HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE HERVEY BAY FORESHORE DEVELOPMENT OR CLEANUP
RSVP BY FRIDAY, 12 NOVEMBER-FRASER COAST CHRONICLE
As you are aware, the Fraser Coast Chronicle has asked the question about whether or not the Foreshore area of Hervey Bay should be left as it is or have work undertaken to provide better usage for the broader community. The Esplanade represents one of the key assets for the Fraser Coast and the question about what to do with the foreshore is a question that has been sitting unanswered for too long. What do we, as a community, want from our Esplanade and our foreshore for the next twenty years?
Peter Chapman has offered to conduct a survey of the wider community to gain an understanding of their views and the Chamber believes it is important that as many people as possible participate so that the outcome is truly representative of the wider community and not the vocal minorities. This is a rare chance for you to have a say and let your voice be heard.
To participate in the survey email hbedit@frasercoastchronicle.com.au and tell the Chronicle what you think should be done. You must attach your name and suburb for the vote to be recognized.
For the record, I believe the Foreshore needs to be cleaned up and have emailed the Chronicle saying so. What do you think?
Bernard Whebell
Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
Burrum Heads Progress Association has a new newsletter
It highlights a number of various businesses in that area and you are welcomed to view it here.
It will be regularly entered into this site as we receive it so you can access it for whatever purpose
OCTOBER ISSUE OF THE BURRUM HEADS PROGRESS ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER
BURRUM NEWSLETTER 11 October email copy
Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
| Watch these spaces and see them bloom |
 Remember to visit Queens Park Maryborough on Remembrance Day (11 November) because Council parks staff are predicting it will be awash with floral colour following extensive planting of annuals in September.
Team leader Marshall Nuttall said staff have planted petunias, cockscomb and celosia in the Judges’ Walk and fairy fountain beds and yellow and orange marigolds around the cenotaph. “Once the plants are in full flower we can expect a few months of wonderful colour in this top section of the park,” he said. Council parks staff have also drained and cleaned the Queens Park pond and thinned and pruned the plants in and around the pond. Summer blooming in the Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens in Kent Street is also expected to be spectacular this summer. The rose plants were cut right back in July to encourage vigorous growth, the beds were freshly mulched and new name plaques were installed on recycled plastic posts. Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
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| Community safety – It’s everyone’s business
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| You are invited to a two-part Community Safety Forum hosted by the Fraser Coast Regional Council and the Queensland Police Service.
Part one, at the Hervey Bay Boat Club on 21 October 2010, provides an opportunity to share practical crime prevention and community safety initiatives suitable for the Wide Bay Burnett. Register online at the Council’s website www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au or on the day 30 minutes before the 8.45am conference start time. Part two, the Seniors’ Forum, at the Hervey Bay Senior Citizens Hall, Denman Camp Road, addresses prevention of on-line fraud and elder abuse. Speakers include Dr Cassandra Cross from Queensland Police Service and Ms Fiona Payne of Seniors Legal and Support Services. Morning tea provided. Register by phoning 4125 6329. Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
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| Help preserve our heritage |
 The Council is preparing a Local Heritage Register listing places of heritage significance on the Fraser Coast, to comply with the Queensland Heritage Act 1992.
Everyone’s invited to a series of information sessions to determine the community’s views on its heritage and to help identify the social significance of sites to be recognised. Properties currently identified under existing planning schemes or in previous studies will be assessed first. The Council will contact owners of any places identified for inclusion. For more information go to the Council’s website www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au or contact Council’s Senior Strategic Planner Jeff Brannan on 1300 79 49 29. Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
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| On your bike for Tour de Bay charity ride!
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| Wake up the kids early, hop on your bikes and pedal to the Urangan Community Centre, Elizabeth Street, Hervey Bay for the start of the 2010 Tour de Bay Charity Bike Ride at 7am on Sunday October 31.
Organised by the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre and Rotary Club of Hervey Bay Sunrise, the ride aims to raise more than a sweat – all proceeds go to the Hervey Bay Youth Mentoring Program. Choose an easy flat run for beginners and younger folk or the challenging loop for more experienced cyclists to take in some of Hervey Bay’s high country. Water and healthy snacks will be provided along the route. The ride finishes back at the Urangan Community Centre where a Community Breakfast will be ready to welcome all intrepid riders! Money raisers earn prizes. Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
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| Enjoy your food nude!
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| As part of Nutrition Week, everyone’s challenged to pack a lunch on Wednesday 13 October without wrapping – a rubbish-free lunch box!
Nude Food Day encourages us to toss the rubbish in favour of healthy fresh unwrapped food. Not only is it good for us, it is good for the planet to reduce packaging waste. For more go to www.nudefoodday.com.au Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
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| Message from the Mayor |
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The Council’s CEO Andrew Brien and two senior staff members will head off on the six-day 4WD rally through outback Queensland on October 17. As part of their fund-raising effort they are selling raffle tickets across the region through Council’s Customer Service Centres and libraries and Visitor Information Centres. Bulk tickets and sponsorship packages are available from Kevin Corcoran on 4197 4500. We are delighted with the support we have received so far from businesses and residents keen to support the project. Angel Flight is a fantastic cause that helps people in regional areas, including the Fraser Coast, access medical services quickly. I hope you will be part of this regional effort to raise these much needed funds. For more information on Outback Trailblazer go to www.outbacktrailblazer.com.au Mick Kruger Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
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The Fraser Coast Regional Council, on behalf of our region, is supporting Angel Flight by entering the Outback Trailblazer fundraiser and we are inviting you to help raise at least $10,000 for this worthy cause. 