Written by Denis Trotman Hero defined in the dictionary, “a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character”. Recycled defined in the dictionary, “to treat or process (used or waste materials) so as to make suitable for reuse”. Combine the two as recycle hero, and we can start to feel good about reusing items…
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Written by Ingrid Gorissen A Hero in Design could be you, if you dare to follow your instincts and inspiration. Not necessarily following a trend but looking at you! Who are you and how do you likeothers to see and feel you? Your likes, needs and your family lifestyle… I love it when people are…
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Written by Kerrie Alexander “THEY ARE HUMAN BEINGS; THEY MAY NOT HAVE A HOME, BUT THEY SHOULDN’T BE TREATED ANYDIFFERENTLY TO ANYBODY ELSE BECAUSE IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE, AT ANY TIME.” With tears in her eyes, Hervey Bay’s Trish Hummerston explained why she and her partner in crime, Josie Street, spend most of their…
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Written by Shaun Ryan People fall in love with Mercedes-Benz vehicles when they walk around a showroom and look atthe modern features, luxury interior and superior design work. The vehicles almost sell themselves. Cameron Bates is the General Sales Manager at Port City Autos, the only Mercedes-Benz dealership in the Wide Bay. “It’s a job…
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Written by Kerrie Alexander To honour God and Country, to show appreciation for those who offer their lives, seeking freedom for us and our children. We pledge ourselves to this take without self-seeking, without prejudice, always remembering. We also serve. That is the admirable creed of the Hervey Bay RSL Women’s Auxiliary, whose members have…
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Written by Kerrie Alexander Who would have thought that two fun-loving larrikins, a mini sponge brother and 43 cars could fundraise over $570 in just one hour! That is exactly what the spirited Sponge Brothers did to raise funds for the Neeride Rural Fire Service while travelling through the area on a Dunga-in-A-Day event (a…
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Written by Lizzie Macaulay It’s not every day you get to peek behind the curtain of an organisation that is truly, demonstrably, changing our region for the better. Through my column over the last year, I have done some pretty interesting and varied things – all of which have enriched my life. But this month,…
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Written by Shaun Ryan ART THAT WILL MAKE YOU BEAM For Maryborough artist April Spadina there is no better feeling than knowing her work is in a publicspace, sharing a message or simply making people smile. April has an incredible love and appreciation for the Heritage City. While many people know Maryborough for its military…
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Have you always been musical?During my late teens, I committed myself to some private guitar lessons, which kick started my musicaljourney, meeting so many like-minded people, that motivated me to write and perform music, which is avery rewarding passion and career. What/who are your musical influences?Currently, the amazing technique and music of John H Clarke,…
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