VANDALISM & CRIME PETITION FOR THE FRASER COAST
Support the Petition on Vandalism and Crime in our Business Community
Recently there has been various stories in the media about the level of vandalism and petty crime that has been occurring within our community and its impact on local businesses through broken windows, graffiti and so on.
The Chamber supports the call for better resourcing of police and Council to combat this as well as the use of CCTV cameras in strategic locations and known trouble spots.
Click Here to download the petition calling for signatures that has been started by businesses in Pialba. Once completed, please fax to 1300 886 993 or email the Chamber at admin@herveybaychamber.asn.au so we can forward your support onto the businesses organising the petition.
Please give consideration to supporting this as it is important that we as a business community make sure our businesses are secure and safe for all.
Bernard Whebell, President
Received & posted by Henry Sapiecha
HERVEY BAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BREAKFAST HAS ERGON ENERGY MANAGER AS GUEST SPEAKER
Dear Members & Supporters,
Hervey Bay Chamber Breakfast Invite
25 January, 2012
Topic: Ergon Energy on the Fraser Coast
Paul Jordon, General Manager Service Delivery Southern Region will be our guest speaker for the first breakfast in 2012.
Paul’s presentation will encompass:
- Technology impacts eg. ROAMES planes
- Apprentices and trainees
- Investment around the Region
- Electricity pricing
- Solar uptake
When: Wednesday, 25 January, 2012
Where: The Boat Club, Buccaneer Drive, Urangan
Time: 6.45am for a 7.00am start
Cost: $20 Members
$25 Non Members
RSVP: 23 January, 2012
CLICK HERE to download registration form.
Don’t miss our first breakfast for 2012 - RSVP today!
Business Card Draw sponsored by Bendigo Bank
Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
QUEENSLAND STRATA TITLED PROPERTY INSURANCE HAS SKYROCKETED & GOVERNMENT TO INVESTIGATE
Monday 9 January 2012
Affordability of residential strata title insurance an urgent issue
The affordability of residential strata title insurance is an urgent issue across Australia and may threaten the viability of unit ownership, particularly in Far North Queensland. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs is investigating the issue and is calling for submissions addressing the inquiry’s terms of reference by Monday, 16 January 2012. The Committee will also be holding public hearings in Port Douglas, Cairns, Townsville and Mackay at the end of the month.
The Chair of the Committee, Mr Graham Perrett MP, is concerned by reports from body corporate residents of insurance premium increases of up to 400 percent during 2011. Mr Perrett said “the rate of strata title insurance premium increases in northern Queensland since Cyclone Yasi has been absolutely staggering and people are concerned whether these increases will be sustained.”
Mr Perrett added, “The cost of insuring properties in body corporates is rapidly becoming prohibitive, particularly for residents on pensions and fixed incomes. We have to be concerned about the financial and social impacts for residents and property investors, as well as the flow-on effects for the regional economies of Far North Queensland. This is a very serious issue that warrants further investigation”.
The Committee is investigating the magnitude and causes of strata insurance pricing, whether there is a market failure in the insurance market for residential strata properties, and whether the nature of body corporate arrangements are contributing to affordability issues. The Committee will assess whether it is justifiable for the government to intervene to address the affordability and accessibility of insurance in the residential strata title market.
For the full terms of reference, please visit the Committee’s website at http://www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/spla/strata/index.htm or contact the Secretariat on spla.reps@aph.gov.au or 02 6277 2358. Information about making submissions can be found at http://www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/documnts/howsub.htm
Details of the public hearings are as follows:
Monday 30 January 2012, 9am-12pm, Port Douglas Community Hall, Mowbray St, Port Douglas
Monday 30 January 2012, 2:30pm-5:30 pm, Sebel Hotel, 17 Abbott St, Cairns
Wednesday 1 February 2012, 9am-3pm, Reef HQ, 2 – 68 Flinders St, Townsville with videconferencing available to Mackay from 1pm-3pm, Central Queensland University, 6/G.03 Boundary Rd, Planlands, Mackay.
People who are interested in speaking to the Committee at these hearings should contact the secretariat on (02) 6277 2358 or spla.reps@aph.gov.au
Note: The Committee cannot investigate or make rulings on particular insurance claims.
Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
FRASER COAST LIBRARY FUNCTION INVITATION TO ATTEND
You are cordially invited to attend a brief information session, morning tea and launch of 10,000 steps @ Fraser Coast Libraries.
Where: Hervey Bay Library
Date: Wednesday, 23 November
Time: 10am
RSVP: Tuesday, 22 November (tomorrow)
lou.collings@frasercoast.qld.gov.au or 4197 4239
Download full details here.
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COMMONWEALTH GAMES VENUE 2018 TO BE GOLD COAST AUSTRALIA.CROWDS REJOICE
GOLD COAST ECSTATIC OVER 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES VENUE DECISION
An outpouring of emotion swept across the crowd as the news sunk in, with strangers hugging each other, united in their joy.
The Gold Coast is to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games with a predicted injection of $2 billion into the local economy and tens of thousands of jobs to be created.
Pacific Pines local Michelle Davies couldn’t contain her emotions as she described how the win made her feel.
“This is incredible, just incredible, it’s just so exciting,” she laughed.
“I think this is going to be so wonderful for the Gold Coast, it’s going to change the face of this city. We so need this.”
Olympic triathlete and Gold Coast local Courtney Atkinson, who was involved in promoting the bid locally, said the big winners were young kids.
“They’re going to have something to aspire to; get healthy, get active,” he said.
“This will be a big driving force for so many kids. Some will get there, some won’t – but what it will do will get kids hoping, dreaming and striving to be involved in sport.
“Yes this is a fantastic thing for the Gold Coast and is great news for infrastructure (but)…for me, it’s the kids that matter. Sport has been such a big part of my life and taught me so many values. I think it’s amazing that kids on the Gold Coast will have this to look forward to.”
Helensvale State High student James Paviell is one of those aspiring youngsters.
Aged 17, he is already training to go to the World Athletics Championships for 400-metre hurdles and said the Commonwealth Games win would push him even further to achieve his dreams.
“I just can’t believe we’ve got it. It would be a dream to be able to compete in a games being held where I live,” he said.
“This is just so exciting, we were so, so nervous. I just really want to get there.”
Acting Premier Andrew Fraser told reporters the economic benefits to the Gold Coast were priceless.
“When the Commonwealth Games are on it will be the Gold Coast on show to the whole world. We’re about to see the sort of exposure that money can’t buy,” he said.
“This is going to change the future of the Gold Coast. An economic benefit in the order of $2 billion, 30,000 jobs.
“We know that tourism has been struggling underneath the Aussie dollar in recent times, this is a great chance to step forward.
“The trick to the Gold Coast bid was the massive community support.”
However not all of the Gold Coast seems in support of the win. Within minutes of the announcement, websites were inundated with negative comments from locals complaining that the Games were a waste of money and would cause traffic headaches.
Commonwealth Games CEO Perry Crosswhite told Fairfax from the Caribbean that the naysayers were to be expected.
“I’m not quite sure how some people can be so negative at such an exciting time like this but they’re always around,” he said.
“There were people who said the Olympics were bad for Sydney. There’s always a group like this – but what they don’t realise is how good this is for our city.
“It raises such a feeling of pride and i think you’ll find the majority of the people on the Gold Coast will be united on this, realising it puts us on a world stage. No one can take that away from us.”
Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke, speaking from St Kitts in the Caribbean where the final announcement was made, said the overwhelming enthusiasm conveyed by locals towards the Games had impressed visiting delegates deeply.
“That’s a big part of why we won – so many delegates spoke about the obvious passion that the community had for the Commonwealth Games – and I think if there had been a lot of negativity that would have been noticed,” he said.
“These people clamour to be heard but they’re not representative of the Gold Coast.”
Sourced & published by Henry Sapiecha
MARYBOROUGH CHAMBER INVITATION TO CARRIERS ARMS HOTEL MARYBOROUGH
Maryborough Chamber AGM – A Year in Review
11 November, 2011 (This Friday)
Venue: Carriers Arms Hotel, Maryborough
Friday 11th of November at the Carriers Arms Hotel (Alice Street Maryborough) in the Coach House Function Room from 5pm to 7pm
Join the Maryborough Chamber of Commerce for their Annual General Meeting - A Year in Review.
Drinks and Cocktail Food will be provided free of charge for members and at a fee of $20.00 for non-members. RSVPs are essential by COB Wednesday 9th November – CLICK HERE to RSVP online.
Dont miss a great Friday afternoon catch up with your fellow business operators over a few drinks and food; plus you will have the opportunity to take a look at the fully refurbished Carriers Arms Hotel.
Regards, Stace.
Stacey Foster
Secretary
http://maryborough.whosattending.com/
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NAB SPEAKER SPIRO PAPADOPOULOS AT COMBINED CHAMBERS BREAKFAST FOR MARYBOROUGH & HERVEY BAY FRASER COAST
Dear Members & Supporters,
Hervey Bay & Maryborough Joint Chamber Breakfast Invite
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FRASER COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL OCTOBER 2011 NEWSLETTER
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The Fraser Coast has set itself as a major player in the aviation industry with the adoption of the Fraser Coast Airport Master Plan 2011-2031.
The plan will guide the development of the airports for the next 20 years to ensure they are safe, competitive and attract development.
“This plan will allow the Fraser Coast to firmly position itself as an aviation industry hub for aircraft maintenance and refurbishment and aggressively pursue new business,” Fraser Coast Mayor Mick Kruger said.
Council estimates that if the airport precinct was developed to its full potential it would generate 1,432 jobs and inject $71 million into the local economy stimulating the construction industry; creating jobs; attracting new, technology based businesses to the region; and positioning the Fraser Coast as a front runner in regional development initiatives.
More information can be found at www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au.
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Don’t miss the launch of BOOST Your Business, the Fraser Coast Opportunities small business package to take place as part of the Business Hervey Bay networking evening to be held on Friday, 21 October from 5.30 to 7.30 pm at the WetSide Cafe and restaurant.
As part of the BOOST Your Business package, Council asked businesses to offer services to new and established small businesses as they set about achieving their goals. Services available include accounting, legal, advertising, financial and banking, business coaching and mentoring.
The BOOST Your Business package is an ongoing initiative of the Fraser Coast Opportunities partnership and interest can be registered at any time following Friday’s launch by completing the webform located at www.frasercoastopportunities.com.au.
Business Hervey Bay fosters a strong sense of community, while providing a social atmosphere for business people to mix and mingle. It is a free service offered under the Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce. You don’t have to be a chamber member to attend and events are open to business owners, managers and staff. Entry is by gold coin donation.
More information can be found at www.frasercoastopportunities.com.au or www.businessherveybay.com.au.
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The Work for Queensland Mining and Gas Jobs Expo is just days away and will be held at the Brolga Theatre in Maryborough on 28 October.
The expo is an opportunity to showcase to mining company executives the region’s capacity to service their industry with employees, goods and services and is being organised by the Queensland Government in partnership with regional councils and major mining and gas industry employers.
Major mining and gas industry employers will be on hand to provide job seekers with information on current job opportunities, the range of jobs and careers available in the resources sector; industry pay, conditions and lifestyle and future job opportunities.
Resources sector training providers will provide free training and career information and will outline the training options available to pursue a career in the mining or gas industry.
For more information on the Work for Queensland Mining and Gas Jobs Expo and the Work for Queensland initiative, visit www.skills.qld.gov.au
or call 1800 773 048.
The Fraser Coast is bustling with activity as work on the following projects progresses:
Chinese Garden:
Work has commenced on the construction of a Chinese Garden within the grounds of the Hervey Bay Botanical Gardens. The Chinese garden will be visible and accessible from Elizabeth Street and will be bordered by Dayman Street. The works are being completed internally by Parks Coordinator Glen Rae and his team. An order has been sent to China to supply authentic ‘Chinese’ components for the garden. These authentic pieces will be included within the main entry with dragon and phoenix statues, bluestone flooring and a feature wall. The contemplation court, fountain and moon gate will also feature the authentic Chinese pieces.
Hervey Bay Animal Refuge:
With the completion of the Maryborough Animal Refuge, plans are now underway to construct a new facility for Hervey Bay. This facility will be constructed off Cicada Lane and will comprise blocks of kennels similar to Maryborough, as well as a new refuge administration facility.
Hervey Bay Community Centre:
Construction of the new Hervey Bay Community Centre is progressing and it is expected to be completed late November 2011. The facility will be the home of the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre who will be managing the complex. More than 20 community groups will also call the centre home. The centre will give Hervey Bay another venue for functions. An accredited day care centre will also be housed within the building. The outdoor area of the facility will include a long timber seat that is being constructed with timbers recycled from the iconic Urangan Pier.
Maryborough Aquatic Centre:
Win Constructions Queensland, a local company, has been awarded the contract for the redevelopment of the Maryborough Aquatic Centre. A new 50 metre pool, new hydro therapy pool and a new children’s play area will be part of the redevelopment. Work will be done on the current heated 25 metre pool. All current dressing sheds and administration centre etc will be demolished and replaced with new modern facilities. Construction has commenced and it is expected the works will be completed mid 2012.
Tiaro Medical Centre:
Construction of the Tiaro Medical Centre is well underway taking over the site of the old Tiaro Shire Council administration centre. The centre will house doctors in general practice and will be used by associated medical agencies in consultant capacities. The centre is scheduled for completion in October.
Hervey Bay Cultural Centre:
The tender for the construction of the Hervey Bay Cultural Centre has closed and the tender assessment process is underway. At the completion of this process the successful tenderer will be announced and construction of Stage 1 will commence almost immediately. Stage 1 will include the Regional Art Gallery and Interpretive/Discovery Centre. The facility when completed will sit opposite the new Hervey Bay Community Centre.
Maryborough Special Needs Centre & Toy Library:
Construction has commenced on the redevelopment and extension of the Maryborough Special Needs Centre & Toy Library in Lennox Street Maryborough. The redevelopment will give much needed extra space for the centre with the construction of a large storage area. The new area will have complete PWD access. Local construction company, Metcalfe Constructions, was awarded the contract.
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Gary Richards, Hervey Bay Business Awards 2011 Retailer of the Year and sole owner of Whale City Butchery is leading the way in embracing new opportunities for existing business.
Recognising the need to develop your business as the economic climate and ways of doing business change, Gary has recently added an online ordering facility to the factory and 2 shop fronts operating under the Whale City Butchery banner.
This unique facility is supported by free delivery for orders over $50, and includes delivery to homes outside of Hervey Bay once per week.
Despite never having gone online or been one to send emails, Gary works on the basis that, “you’ve got to try anything and everything to try and survive”.
In addition to opening a new avenue for his customers, Gary has spent the past 12 months exploring the opportunities that exist for him as the resource sector booms on the doorstep of the Fraser Coast.
In early September 2011, Gary attended the Surat Basin conference and personally experienced how other industries can leverage and benefit from the boom in the resource sector.
“It was eye opening to see for myself how things operate on a mine site and I would encourage other business owners and stakeholders to do the same thing” Gary said.
Gary is continuing to research how his business can become involved in supplying meats to the mines and hopes to soon add them to the list of testimonials he has received as a result of supplying locally to the likes of the Torquay Hotel, Kingfisher Bay Resort and Wide Bay Institute of TAFE.
The recent accreditation of Whale City Butchery as a member of the Industry Capability Network (ICN) is sure to help Gary as he continues to work towards ensuring the continued sustainability of a local business that has been in operation for the past 23 years.
More information:
Contact the Whale City Butchery on 4128 3841 or see their website www.hervebaybutchers.com.au.
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There are currently no opportunities to tender.
More information:
Go to www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au to monitor opportunities that may arise.
Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
MARYBOROUGH YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HAVE GUEST SPEAKER ON NEPALESE FORGET ME NOT FOUNDATION ORPHANAGE
Dear Members & Supporters,
Breakfast Invite – 20 October, 2011
Speaker: Lars Olsen – Forget Me Not Foundation
Come and join in with the Maryborough Young Professionals to hear from an inspirational local, Lars Olsen.
In 2004, Lars Olsen travelled from his home town of Hervey Bay to Nepal to volunteer at a children’s orphanage. During this time, he became deeply disturbed by the systemic problems of malnutrition, abuse and poor levels of care that plagued the orphanage. Upon returning to Australia, Lars devoted himself to improving the lives of Nepalese orphans and worked to establish the Forget-Me-Not Children’s Home in Kathmandu. From the orphanage’s humble beginnings where it housed six orphan girls, Lars has led a tireless fundraising effort that has seen the Forget-Me-Not Children’s Home grow dramatically. Come along to hear his inspirational story.
Date: Thursday, 20 October 2011
Location: Maryborough RSL, Upstairs Function Room
Time: 6:30am for 6:50am Start
Duration: Finish by 8:00am
Price: $15.00
RSVP: http://mbyp.whosattending.com/events/55
We look forward to seeing you there!
RSVP NOW!
Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
CALLING CONSTRUCTION TENDERS FOR NEW PROJECTS IN THE FRASER COAST
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 Building Construction Services Maryborough Special Needs Centre and Toy Library Redevelopment and Extension Project. Tenders close on Monday 5 September. More Information: Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
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