My Rockhampton Issue 12

ISSUE 12 - FEB/MAR/APR/MAY 2019

THERE’S

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SNEAK A PEEK INSIDE SOME
OF ROCKHAMPTON’S MOST
EXCLUSIVE PROPERTIES

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ISSUE 12 - FEB/MAR/APR/MAY 2019

What’s
Inside.

WHY ROCKHAMPTON

Home Beautiful 04
Riverside Penthouse 06
Gracemere Homestead 08
Range Queenslander 10

TOP 5 12

Top Easter Activities

ADVANCE ROCKHAMPTON

Women That Fish 14
Cosplay for a Cure 16
Vicki’s Vision 20
A Trip Down Memory Lane 22
New Year Cleanse 25

ONE TO WATCH 26

Crossfit Resolution

WHO’S NEW IN THE ZOO

AdventureTec 28 Contents

Riverston Tea Rooms 29

EVENT GUIDE 30 3
MY COUNCIL 38

Why Rockhampton Home
Beautiful

Exclusive access inside some of
Rockhampton’s most prestigious homes.

P restige properties seen on
the pages of Home Beautiful
magazine are not just reserved
for large capital cities. Rockhampton has
it’s fair share and we have your exclusive
ticket inside some of our region’s best
homes. Whether your style is a historical
Queenslander with a big backyard, a
cosmopolitan river view apartment, or
a palatial country estate close to town,
the lifestyle offering in Rockhampton has
never been better.

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Driving along Agnes Street on The If a rural lifestyle is more your flavour,
Range, you will experience a major case there are many acreage properties on
of house envy as you take in the many the fringes of town that provide ample
meticulously renovated Queenslanders room to move while still being within
that mark the mineral wealth of minutes of the city. The ability to run
yesteryear that built the foundations horses and other livestock is also an
of our beautiful city. With spacious option, with many homeowners building
backyards perfect for the kids to run horse arenas, stables and sheds to
around in, many of these properties are accommodate. Some even create palatial
home to young families that crave the estates that resemble a luxury resort
easy style and larger scale of a traditional rather than a home, with tennis courts,
Queenslander home. pools and gardens that would rival the
On the flip-side, Rockhampton is seeing featured estates in House and Garden
a surge in apartment living with many Magazine.
young professionals and empty nesters Forget scrolling through dream kitchen
opting for a more low-maintenance, and wardrobe designs on Pinterest, these
cosmopolitan lifestyle. With breathtaking homeowners have made it happen at
views of the mighty Fitzroy River and their place and the results are on point.
Berserker Ranges, prestige apartments If these beautiful homes tell us anything,
line Quay Street and Victoria Parade to it’s that Rockhampton’s luxury house
form a residential pocket right on the market is one to rival those of Brisbane’s
CBD’s doorstep. Teneriffe or New Farm - just add the
relaxed regional lifestyle that we all love!

Why Rockhampton

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RIVERSIDE PENTHOUSE

Victoria Parade, Rockhampton

A s you step into this penthouse a marble-topped centre cabinet make up
apartment you are transported the bones of this room. With two display
into a monochrome masterpiece cabinets for all those special handbags and
of refined style. Home owner Tonya Griffin shoes, this is a dressing room that dreams
Why Rockhampton has not missed a detail in her riverside are made of.
apartment. Clean lines of black and white
with a variety of textures ensures that the What began as an experiment to test the
styling remains warm and welcoming while level of finish that their building company,
still representing modern, luxe living. Griffin Builders, could achieve, has resulted
in a living space that is polished, unique
The apartment spans over 320m2 and and the perfect escape from a busy work-
boasts three bedrooms, two and a half life.
bathrooms, theatre room and a butler’s
pantry that is so well appointed it is bigger With restaurants, cafés and riverside
than the actual kitchen. But even with these walking paths literally on the doorstep of
features and its million dollar views of the this magnificent penthouse, who would
Berserker’s, there is one room that would have thought that you could achieve
6 have any fashion loving woman do a little such luxe, cosmopolitan living in regional
happy dance on entry - the dressing room. Queensland.
Classic gloss white cabinetry, mixed with

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Why Rockhampton GRACEMERE HOMESTEAD ‘MONREITH’

Gavial-Gracemere Road, Gracemere

I n a busy world of hustle and bustle, there
is nothing like the serenity of wide open
spaces that country living can provide. This
Gracemere property is probably more of a manor
than a homestead. Situated on 10 sprawling
acres, you almost feel like you are visiting for tea
on the set of Downton Abbey than on a property
in the middle of Central Queensland.
Named Monreith after the Scottish Castle in
Galloway, owner Wendy Purcell, has maintained
its traditional character while adding a modern
twist in her styling. With stunning original
leadlight windows paired with clean modern
lines and layered touches of traditional patterns,
the home stays true to its original feel while
remaining modern and welcoming.
Immaculate English style gardens greet you as
you venture out the back of the house, and lead
to a swimming pool with beautiful country vistas
as the backdrop for entertaining. If your son or
daughter has ever bugged you for a pony, then
this is definitely the property that would allow
you to indulge them. With well appointed stables,
round yard and four fenced paddocks, this home

68 is a Saddle Club fan’s dream.

Exploring this beautiful country estate, Why Rockhampton
you would think you are miles away
from city life, however it is the complete
opposite, with Gracemere Shopping
Centre only three minutes down the road
and Rockhampton only 10 minutes drive
away. There are a number of rural pockets
that offer the best of country living, while
still being conveniently close to town, all
around the Rockhampton Region. Perfect
for a growing family, people who run
livestock or horses, or those that want a
palatial country estate with room to move,
the Rockhampton Region offers a lifestyle
like no other.

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RANGE QUEENSLANDER ‘ASTLEY’

The Range, Rockhampton

W alking into this beautiful Outside you are greeted with verandahs
heritage property you are that sweep around most of the back of the
overcome with a sense of house, creating beautiful little nooks to sit
warmth that only a true family home can and take in the cool breeze and amazing
provide. Astley is home owner Dee Muir’s views of Rockhampton City. Packed with
labour of love and it is easy to see why. Dee a tennis court, pool and lush gardens,
Why Rockhampton along with her husband Greg, have been the backyard is the perfect place for the
breathing new life into this well-known kids to burn off their excess energy in the
Range property for the past three years and afternoons.
the results are simply stunning.
This grand property was originally owned
An Art Gallery Curator by trade, Dee has by an English couple in the 1890s and
brought her artistic eye into her interior they named it Astley after a dancehall in
design to produce a fresh and welcoming England the couple loved to go to. The
aesthetic while still keeping in with the Muir’s purchased the property from well
unique heritage features of the property. known Rockhampton family, The Kele’s, in
Wedgwood blues paired with crisp whites 2015, who regularly opened their home
and varying textures keep in with the up for neighbourhood garden parties and
English country and French inspired styling other community celebrations. Dee is also
that Dee has developed for her home. excited to continue this tradition and has
already held a charity garden party and a
160 neighbourhood street party last Christmas.

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Easter
Activities

Top 5 Easter Activities B e sure to plan your stay in the Turkey or even drop a line in the Fitzroy to
Rockhampton Region this Easter catch dinner.
holidays to make the most of the All the ROCK lovers can take the pressure
major events and perfect mild autumn down and check out John Farnham and
weather that will be on offer. To help you friends at the Red Hot Summer concert or
plan, we have gathered the Top 5 Easter take a visit to the 2019 GEMBOREE at the
Activities for the family to enjoy. Rockhampton Showgrounds. So lock your
Leave your phones at home and get the Easter schedule in now and stay local these
kids back to nature with a day trip to holidays.
Mount Morgan, mountain biking at First

20 April RED HOT SUMMER TOUR WITH
JOHN FARNHAM + MORE
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Rocky will be rocking this Easter Saturday
on the lawns at The Common as legend
John Farnham with special guests
Daryl Braithwaite, Jon Stevens, Vanessa
Amorosi, Thirsty Merc and Dragon
perform at the Red Hot Summer Tour.
Children under 12 admitted free with
paying parent/guardian! Tickets on sale
now.
 redhotsummertour.com.au

19 - 22 April GEMBOREE

Rockhampton is the chosen host for Top 5 Easter Activities
this year’s National Gem Show at the
Showgrounds over Easter. Set to be the 13
largest Gemboree to date with thousands
expected to visit the region, you’ll want
to be sure you join the masses and see
what this gemstone and mineral frenzy is
all about!
 aflaca.org.au/gemboree/

DAY TRIP TO MOUNT MORGAN

Make the most of the beautiful autumn
weather and head up to Mount Morgan
for the day. Take a dip in the dam, let the
kids go wild on the huge playground,
take part in the Easter egg hunt at the
railway museum or join a tour! Perfect for
an affordable family day out.
 mountmorgan.org.au

MOUNTAIN BIKING

With over 29.5km of trails catered for
beginners through to advanced riders,
the First Turkey Mountain Bike Reserve
is a must-ride for this Easter break. Dust
off your bikes and take the family on an
off-road adventure to remember. Entry
to the park is via German Street, Norman
Gardens.
 rockymtb.org.au

FISH THE FITZROY

Whether you have access to a boat or are
planninng to fish off the bank, there are
plenty of Barra and other big fish to catch
in the Fitzroy this Easter. Why not head
down on Good Friday and try your hand
at catching a fish for dinner? If you miss
out on a catch, the local fish and chip
shops will always be there for backup!
 explorerockhampton.com.au/fishing

Women PICTURED: Amanda Johnston-Sweet with the ‘Biggest
That Fish Barra’ caught at the 2018 WTF Barra Classic

Women that fish - WTF? We take a look at the growing trend of
female anglers as the Fitzroy River Barra Season opens for 2019.

T he thrill of the chase. The tug Formed in 2012, the WTF Barra Classic
of a line. The countless series of grew from 12 teams to over 40 teams in
casts in hope to land “the one.” the 2018 event. This years’ event will be
These are universal feelings every angler held on the 6th and 7th of September
experiences on the water. As more and and is set to attract competitors of all skill
Advance Rockhampton more people are lured into the world of levels, travelling from all over Australia to
fishing, we are also seeing an astonishing compete.
number of women taking up the sport. We
spoke to Tracy Chelepy, one of the women “The motto of our event is to empower and
behind the Women That Fish (WTF) Barra encourage ladies on the water no matter
Classic competition, about this growing their skills or experience,” said Tracy.
trend.
For Tracy, getting out on the water is a way
Tracy has been a mad-keen fisher-woman to relax and de-stress after a long week of
for a long time, originally hailing from the work. It is also about making memories
Northern Territory where she fell in love and honing her Barra-chasing skills on
with the sport. “I moved to Rockhampton the water. “I try to get out on the Fitzroy
around four years ago and was so excited most weekends, and for me, I just love to
there was a fishing competition just for chase Barra so that is usually my main aim,
women - I knew I had to get involved,” said but it is always a nice surprise when you
Tracy. catch other species like Threadfin or even a
14 Grunter or two!”

Tracy’s love for all things fishing is PICTURED: Tracy Chelepy with one of her
infectious, and it is easy to see why more catches at the 2018 WTF Barra Classic
and more women are taking the bait
when it comes to fishing. Tracy says it is FITZROY RIVER BARRA
common for women who spend time out SEASON MUST KNOW INFO:
on the water to experience a true feeling
of empowerment. “With each opportunity Opens on February 1, midday
to reel in a catch, to untangle a snag, to tie Minimum size limit is 58 cm
a knot - comes a sense of accomplishment Maximum size limit is 120 cm
and fulfilment,” she said. Possession limit is five fish per person
Our growing reliance on technology and Common length of a barra is 80cm
social media also makes fishing a great For more information visit:
hobby that takes you back to nature, explorerockhampton.com.au/fishing
opens up new challenges, and provides an
opportunity to get dirt under our nails and Advance Rockhampton
have new experiences.
If you are a woman looking for a new
hobby or sport, why not cast your
attention to fishing? With the beautiful
Fitzroy River full of Barra right on our door
step, there is no better place to ignite the
fishing bug. Barramundi season officially
opens on the Fitzroy River on 1st February
2019 and runs until the end of October.
To find out more about the ‘Women That Fish
(WTF) Barra Classic’ competition visit their
facebook page at:
facebook.com/WTFadmin
EOI’s for the 2019 competition are out now.

PICTURED: The 2018 WTF Committee: (L-R) Shara Van 15
Haeren, Tracy Chelepy and Kalana Thomas

Cosplay
for a Cure

Advance Rockhampton Meet the Cosplayer’s that volunteer their time at the Rockhampton
Hospital to bring a little magic to the Paediatrics Department.

F rom Batman, Wonderwoman a fictional character (and even acting as
and Deadpool, to Jon Snow, that character) while in costume.
Princess Leia and Luigi - what Now you might not be into the idea of
do they have in common? They’re all donning spandex or a cape in public,
fictional characters that we know and and could be asking at this point - ‘why
love. But what about bringing them to do people cosplay?’
life in your own way?

Cosplay. It’s a word that’s been on Cosplay is about expressing the things
the lips of many over the last 20 or so you love with limitless creativity. It’s
years. Cosplay is a shortened form of one thing to reminisce back to the
‘costume’ and ‘play’ and has evolved to a days of running through the backyard
worldwide phenomenon of portraying with the neighbours pretending to be

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Spiderman and any myriad of villains, We caught up with Aliciah and Pat Advance Rockhampton
but creating a costume and stepping who volunteer at the Paediatric Unit at
into that character outside of your Rockhampton Hospital to hear a little
imagination and in real life takes the more about this comic costume creating
experience to another level. craze and how she is making a difference
Cosplay is also about community, and with her passion.
being accepted for who you are and “I started making costumes and going
embracing the people around you. For to a few cosplay conventions and
many, it has boosted self-confidence, eventually I had all of these beautiful
social interactivity and self-esteem levels costumes sitting in my cupboard. They
- all while having fun and meeting new were only getting used a few times a year
people. so I thought why not put them to use,”
said Aliciah.
“I called the Hospital and they were
excited to have me volunteer in my
costumes for the kids. I was paired up
with Pat who is my partner in crime while
volunteering.”
Pat is a Rockhampton local that moved
back to town after a stint in Brisbane.
While living in Brisbane he did some
volunteering for the Starlight Foundation
which is where he honed his variety of
skills such as performing magic, singing,
playing the ukulele, face painting and
other kids entertainment.
This dynamic duo are making a
difference in hundreds of young lives,
every year by bringing light into what
can be a traumatic period for young
patients.
“It is an awesome way of giving back for
me and I think I get as much out of it as
the kids do,” she shared.
There is a wide range of age groups and
illnesses in the childrens ward, so each
day is filled with different activities and
changing their approach to tailor what
they do for each child’s interests.

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Advance Rockhampton “Most of my outfits are either bought
and altered or made from scratch and I
have built up my costume making skills
over the years.
“I just like hobbies, I like sewing and
building stuff and cosplay is one of
those things that encompasses a wide
variety of skills,” said Aliciah.
Aliciah met a lot of her friends at
other cosplay conventions and will be
travelling to Rockhampton in April to
attend CapriCon - an event that she
absolutely loves.
CapriCon will be held on Saturday,
6 April at the Rockhampton
Showgrounds so you have plenty of
time to start creating your costume and
join the amazing, creative community
of people who attend.
“It is a really encouraging and positive
group of people where people accept
you for whoever you want to be which
is really nice to be part of,” Aliciah says.
Aliciah and Pat have been generously
volunteering their time and skills for
over a year and encourage others to
do the same as there is a need for
more volunteers in the Paediatric
department.
To find out more about volunteering
at CQ Health contact the Volunteer
Coordinator on 07 4920 6731 or via email:
[email protected]

STEAMPUNK AND POP
CULTURE CONVENTION 2019

Saturday April 6, 2019 - 10am to 8pm
Rockhampton Showgrounds

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Steampunk and Pop Culture Convention

Saturday 6 April 2019 | 10am - 8pm | Rockhampton Showgrounds

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Vicki’s
Vision
Meet Mount Morgan’s new Artist in Residence, Vicki Luke! We chat
to Vicki about her plans for the region’s upcoming art projects.

Advance Rockhampton M ount Morgan is getting Vicki decided she needed a change and
ready to welcome their wanted to pursue a broader art practice.
20 new Artist in Residence, She became heavily involved with her
Vicki Luke. Vicki is a visual artist based local council and began collaborating
in Albury on the New South Wales and with them on many regional art
Victorian border. projects which included a number of
Vicki says she is very excited about public artworks.
her upcoming residency because
although she hasn’t visited the region, Artist in residence programs exist to invite artists
she has family ties to the region with and curators to reside within a gallery community to
her grandfather and extended family support local arts and culture.
born in Rockhampton. Vicki’s great
grandfather, William Patterson was the Vicki Luke ‘s - ‘Transition Transform‘ 2004.
Mayor of Rockhampton in 1874 and
went on to become a member of the
Queensland Parliament. He was also a
very prominent member of the Mount
Morgan Mine in its early years.
Originally, Vicki started her career in
the arts as a graphic designer where
her and her husband started their own
graphic design firm, now dubbed as
the oldest firm in Albury. After some
time working as a graphic designer,

“I have worked in fine arts for nearly Vicki is looking forward to engaging with Advance Rockhampton
two decades but these days I have a the community and listening to their
very broad art practice. I am very much stories as well as the ones she knows
a drawer and painter but I just love from her own family.
everything to do with art.” Vicki is hoping to bring these stories to
Vicki is no stranger to Artist in Residence life by creating some exciting and unique
programs. She has completed a artworks that honour and respect the
residency at the Yackandandah School history of Mount Morgan.
where she was the lead artist for “Looking at history can sometimes be
the Yackandandah Folk Festival and traumatic but if done properly, it can
another at Corowa where she involved be very healing. I hope to create some
the community to create a number of artworks that display the history in a way
sustainability projects. that creates a positive interest in people’s
During her time working as a regional lives.
artist, Vicki has worked with a wide range I am extremely excited to uncover some
of community members from young untold stories, meet some new people
children, people with disabilities and the and learn about the region that my
elderly. extended family and ancestors called
“I have worked with children from as home. You never know, I might even
young as 3 weeks old to elderly people meet some long lost relatives while I’m
as old as 96 to create some wonderful there.”
community projects. Working with
different groups of people within a LEARN MORE
community is a fascinating experience
because everyone has a story and can Vicki Luke will commence her Artist in
bring their own identity and history to Residence program at Mount Morgan
the project.” in May. For more information on the
Since being awarded the residency, Vicki programs Vicki will be running, head to
has been doing some research into her advancerockhampton.com.au/events
own family history as well as the history
of the region and it’s surrounds. Vicki Luke ‘Harmony Tree’ 2013. laser cut acrylic and ply, 3m x 2.7.
Carnivale Wodonga

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Historic
Hallmark

Take a trip down memory lane as we explore the history of
Mount Morgan from its early years to the township it is today.

A Trip Down Memory Lane F rom the tales of leading railway 400 new employees to keep the mine
feats, to dinosaur footprints of going. However, the bravery, strength
the past, to new infrastructure and courage these Mount Morgan men
and tourism venues for the future, we showed was something that the mine
take a trip down memory lane in Mount and the town itself were very proud of,
Morgan. they even had their very own war hero,
Captain Oliver Woodward.
THE MINE
Originally, the Mount was simply just Captain Woodward was a previous mine
a rocky hill that was transformed into manager at the Mount Morgan Mine.
one of the world’s most successful gold He and his men changed the course of
mines. Commencing operation in 1882, World War I by using his experience in
the Mount Morgan Mine became one the mining industry. His untold story
of the richest gold mines in Australia, was developed into an Australian
and for a period of time, the world. In feature film, Beneath Hill 60 that was
fact, in the mine’s early years, it paid released in cinemas in 2010.
off the country’s national debt of
approximately $4 million. While it didn’t quite last a full century,
falling short by just a year, the Mount
During World War I, many of the miners Morgan Mine was closed in 1981 after
from the Mount Morgan Mine enlisted declaring a total of 225 tonnes of gold,
and gave their lives to fight for our 50 tonnes of silver and 360,000 tonnes
22 country. This was a difficult time for of copper.
the mine as they had to find nearly

Gold, silver and copper weren’t the While the rack rail was built at half the A Trip Down Memory Lane
only discoveries made at the mine site. cost of a conventional railway, it added
Unknowingly, during the mine’s operation, significant operating costs and time delays
miners uncovered hundreds of dinosaur to the journey. In 1952, the decision was
footprints from over 200 million years ago. made to close the rack rail line due to an
“There’s nothing like it in Australia increase in traffic from the Dawson-Callide
and some say, in the world,” says Mr Valley and a deviation line was opened.
Steinberger, a local resident. 1955 put the Mount Morgan rail line
Casts of the dinosaur prints and many in headlines after a head on rail smash
other fossils and mining equipment on between a coal train and passenger train.
display can still be viewed by the public at It was the quick thinking by three people
the Mount Morgan Historical Museum. that saved the lives of nearly 70 people
THE RAILWAY on-board as the coal train collided with a
In 1898, a railway line linking three coach passenger train. The coal train
Rockhampton with Mount Morgan via the had been travelling nearly three miles
Razorback Range became necessary. The down the Mount Morgan Range without
first of only two rack railway systems, with brakes and at times reaching a speed of 50
the other being on the private Mount Lyell miles an hour prior to the collision.
railway in Tasmania, was opened. This rack Today, the Mount Morgan Railway
railway was a steep grade railway with a Museum sits on the exact location that
toothed rack rail between the running was home to the Mount Morgan Railway
rails. The locomotive was fitted with cog Station during it’s operation. The Museum
wheels that meshed with the rack rails includes an extensive range of rail
along the track. The rack-rail combined memorabilia including a 3D interpretation
with adhesion rail line, climbed the 376 of the rack railway, equipment, artefacts,
feet vertical rise from Kabra to Mount photographs, plus more.
Morgan and ran three trains daily.

Mount Morgan Township in 1905. Courtesy of Bozle. 23

A Trip Down Memory Lane CBD Mount Morgan Dam in 2016.
Residents of Mount Morgan have become
resilient over the years, getting through NUMBER 7 DAM
downtimes and disasters. In the early The Number 7 Dam also known as the Big
days, a fire destroyed the main street. Yet Dam, was the largest of the seven dams
this didn’t stop the local community and built along the Dee River by the mine in
the main street was rebuilt, now the main the early 1900s. It was dug out to create
business area is home to some must see a water supply for the processing of the
sites including the Mount Morgan Historial mine and today it is still the town’s main
Museum, Elvet Lewis Memorial, Makefing water supply.
Bell, the mine hooter and the Running the It is now the perfect destination for all
Cutter Statue. ages to enjoy, offering a tranquil place for
TECHNICAL COLLEGE & HIGH SCHOOL a picnic with free electric barbecues and
The lives of residents changed in 1908 a new fully shaded playground for the
when the Mount Morgan Technical kids. Next time you are passing by Mount
College was built overlooking the hills Morgan, be sure to stop at the dam for a
surrounding it. After operating for four picnic and take in the serenity, you won’t
years, the Technical College expanded in be disappointed.
1912 to include the town’s high school. There are so many wonderful surprises in
The Technical College closed in 1964, Mount Morgan. Next time you visit, why
while the high school remained. not relive it’s fascinating past, visit a range
of impressive attractions on show, head
Mount Morgan High School in 1922. Courtesy of Trove. to the railway or historical museum, join a
tour, take a picnic down to the dam, or all
Mount Morgan State High School in 2018. Courtesy of The of the above?
Morning Bulletin.
LEARN MORE
The Mount Morgan High School was
Queensland’s first secondary school. To see and learn more about Mount
More than a hundred years on, the iconic Morgan and the exciting things to see
red brick building still towers over the and do, go to mountmorgan.org.au
township and is the only school from the
24 six secondary schools to have the original
building in operation.

New Year
Cleanse

After indulging over the holiday season, we all know it’s time to kick
those added kilos - but what about our skin?

We recently caught up with the winners Using a device such as a cosmetic roller Health & Wellness
of the CBD Shop Front Christmas will ensure 100% delivery to the skin’s
Competition Christine’s Beauty & Laser layers of your active ingredients in your 25
Clinic, who gave us some timely advice for homecare products.
starting 2019 off the right way with the 3. ADVANCED SKIN THERAPIES are an
correct skin care routine. ideal way to boost your skin and create
1. EASY TIPS significant change in your skin conditions
Wear sun protection. Broad spectrum UVA (such as aging, acne, rosacea etc).
and UVB is critical in preventing ageing, To ensure the surface of your skin is
sun damage and skin cancers. flawless and radiant, these therapies
Drink at least 2L of water per day and start primarily focus on the underlying layers
detoxing. Too much sugar usually around and structures to achieve this.
Christmas and New Year can create a 4. MAKE UP should be an extension of
toxic build up leading to congestion and your daily skincare routine. Using good
pimples. quality mineral make up (that isn’t full
2. REGULAR FACIALS are ideal to of synthetic dyes, fragrances and allows
maintain your skin and prevent the your skin to breathe) is the perfect way
ageing process especially if you are having to complement a good quality skin care
treatments using high active ingredients. routine.
Good quality homecare is extremely There are plenty of beauty therapists
important! What you do 365 days a year is around the region so be sure to head to
where you will achieve the biggest results. one nearby and take care of yourself!
Using the correct products for your skin
at home is so important - consistency and TREAT YOURSELF
regular use of vitamins and antioxidants
on your skin will help fight the ageing Get in touch with the team at Christine’s
process. Beauty & Laser Clinic to see their wide range
of facials, therapies and services offered.
christinesbeauty.com.au
(07) 4922 0777

Crossfit
Revolution
Meet the 15 year old local who is taking the Australian
CrossFit world over one muscle-up at a time.

W elcome to the world of age group in the Australian CrossFit Open
CrossFit - by now most held last year.
people would have either
heard of, tried or are among the converted “I enjoy CrossFit because the workouts
of this high intensity interval training change everyday and anyone can do it
that involves functional movements because it is scalable.
reflected from gymnastics, weightlifting,
running, rowing and more. With over “As I started getting stronger I could do
13,000 registered CrossFit Box’s (CrossFit more and more and I found this really
lingo for ‘gym’) all over the world and rewarding,” said Tai.
an Annual CrossFit Games, what was a
fitness trend is now a full blown sport that As much as you are competing against
we will probably see in the Olympics in others in your box, your main competitor
years to come. One of Rockhampton’s star is you. Many athletes find this aspect of
CrossFitters matching it against the nation’s CrossFit one of the major reasons they keep
One to Watch best is 15 year old, Tai Gwynne. coming back. Pushing yourself to be better
every interval, every session, is part of the
Tai started CrossFit as a sport two years ago CrossFit philosophy.
after being a swimmer for many years. “My
Dad had started Crossfit and I went along Another reason why group fitness training
with him and really enjoyed it,” said Tai. has become so popular is the strong
friendships and community it forms.
Despite being one of the youngest “Everyone at my gym is really supportive
competitors in her gym, Tai has managed and friendly which is one of my favourite
to place fifth nationally in a recent team things about working out,” said Tai.
26 competition and also placed second in her

In CrossFit, the workout doesn’t finish until TAI’S BEGINNERS WORKOUT One to Watch
the last person is finished, and everyone will
stand around and clap for you until you’ve For those looking to get back into
done the right amount of reps. People fitness after the summer break, why
encourage each other, they challenge each not try Tai’s simple body weight
other, and they help each other - how often workout that you can do almost
in sport does the person finishing last get anywhere.
the biggest cheer? These are some of the WARM UP
reasons why the CrossFit trend that started
in 2000 is still around almost 20 years later. Inch Worms 4-5 reps
Tai’s next goal is to rank highly in the world High Knees on spot 10-12 reps
for her age group at the 2020 CrossFit Open Repeat for 4 rounds
happening next February.
If you are looking to try out a new sport, or find STRETCH
a gym that suits your needs like Tai has, why SET 1
not check out the CQ Health Sports and Health
Expo happening on the 24th of February at the 25 Squats
Rockhampton Showgrounds. 10 Push-Ups
10 Burpees
Complete as many sets as you can in 10 minutes 27

SET 2

V-Ups x 10 reps
30 second Hollow Hold
30 second Plank
*Rest 1 minute*
Repeat for 4 rounds

Cool down with another lot of
stretches.

Pedal
Power

We chat to the guys at AdventureTec about their newly opened
business that takes the harsh hill climbs out of mountain biking.

W ith over 29.5km of trails perfect for exploring the nearby Kershaw
that have been rated Gardens or even on the daily work
amongst some of the commute, saving riders thousands on fuel
nations best, the First Turkey Mountain costs,” said Dan.
Bike Reserve is proving to be extremely AdventureTec is the only e-bike hire
popular with locals and tourists alike. For specialist in town at this stage, however
those locals and travellers without a bike, e-bikes can also be purchased at other
getting a taste of these high adrenaline biking stores in Rockhampton, including
trails was almost impossible until new Giant, Bikes on High and Tuckers
business AdventureTec opened it’s doors Cycle Inn.
late in 2018.

Who’s New in the Zoo AdventureTec is a locally owned and Whether you are a thrill seeker looking
operated business that specialises in to tear up the First Turkey MTB tracks
stocking energy efficient technologies, or if you just want to explore the city -
which includes the sale and hire of AdventureTec have got all your e-bike,
E-Mountain Bikes (E-MTBs). But what is an trike and scooter hire and sales needs
E-MTB you ask? Dan from AdventureTec covered, along with heaps of other
can explain. “In laymen’s terms, it’s a MTB energy efficient technology products.
with electronic pedal assist. The motor AdventureTec is located at 129 Musgrave
won’t kick in unless you’re physically Street, Rockhampton. You can also check
pedalling, to be rewarded with power them out online at adventuretec.com.au
from the motor you have to put in your
own power too,” said Dan.

E-MTBs essentially soften the blow of the
inevitable hill climb, allowing riders to
build more skills on the down-hill flows
and have more time to explore
more trails.

28 “We also have a range of electric trikes
and scooters for sale and hire, which are

Riverston
Tea Rooms

Discover Rockhampton’s very first tea rooms as you indulge in
some tasty delights and enjoy the history that surrounds.

I f you are a visitor, tourist or The tea rooms are very proud of their Who’s new in the Zoo
Rockhampton local, be sure to make extensive range of teas on offer as well as
a date with friends at Riverston Tea their Paradox coffee roasters, the only one’s 29
Rooms and try out their delicious meals found north of Brisbane. They also make all
and beverage options. their cakes and treats in-house using local
Set inside one of Rockhampton’s most produce.
historical buildings that has shaped
the CBD for over 100 years, Riverston Riverston Tea Rooms is the perfect spot for
Tea Rooms offers a spectacular oasis to brunch with friends or just a great cup of
compliment your dining experience. tea as you immerse yourself in the natural
When the owners saw the property for beauty that surrounds.
sale, they were immediately inspired by its Riverston Tea Rooms is located at 186 Quay
beauty and historical features. Street, Rockhampton and is open from 7am
They decided this would be the perfect Tuesday to Sunday.
destination for Rockhampton’s very first
tea house, and a place to showcase their
love for antiques (of which they have been
collecting for over 10 years).
A lot of work has been done to transform
the building into a cafe setting and the
owners say it’s fantastic to be able to allow
the public to interact with the building in
a positive way and appreciate the history
that comes with it.

February

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Calendar on the Advance Rockhampton website. To have your event included
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publishing. Please double check event facebook pages/websites for updates in
case of location or time changes.

FEB01 08 FEB

F R I D AY 6.00 PM – 8.00 PM F R I D A Y 4.00 PM – 8.00 PM

LASER BEAK MAN UP LATE LUNA MARKETS

Rockhampton Art Gallery Kershaw Gardens

VisitWhat’s On advancerockhampton.com.au/events for more information. 02FEB 09 FEB
E V E R Y S AT U R D AY 7.00 AM – 9.00 AM S A T U R D A Y 9.00 AM – 12.30 PM
Upcoming: 09 | 16 | 23FEB
CENTRAL QUEENSLAND FAMILY
ROCKHAMPTON PARK RUN HISTORY ASSOCIATION BEGINNERS
DAY
Rockhampton Botanic Gardens
Cnr Renshaw and Highway Streets, Park
02 Avenue

S AT U R D AY 6.30 PM – 9.00 PM 09 FEB
S A T U R D A Y 4.00 PM – 10.00 PM
ALLSORTS OPEN MICFEB
ROCKHAMPTON SPEEDWAY
Saleyards Distillery
Rockhampton Showgrounds
02
S A T U R D A Y 7.30 PM – 9.30 PM 14
FEB
CLIFF RICHARD AND THE SHADOWS
TRIBUTE F R I D AY 6.00 PM – 8.00 PM
Pilbeam Theatre
FEB LASER BEAK MAN | LOVE UP LATE
03
Rockhampton Art Gallery

E V E R Y S U N D A Y 8.00 AM – 12.00 PM 16 FEB
S A T U R D A Y 8.00 AM – 1.00 PM
Upcoming: 10 | 17 | 24 THE HANDMADE EXPO MARKETS

ROCKHAMPTON ARCADE MARKETS
Kern Arcade Car Park

0 3S U N D AY 10.00 AM – 11.30 AMFEB Rockhampton Showgrounds
1 8UNEARTHED | DINOSAUR BONES
M O N D A Y 11.00 AMFEB
WORKSHOP
THE LOUNGE SUITE
30 Rockhampton Art Gallery
Pilbeam Theatre

21FEB
T H U R S D A Y 6.30 PM - 8.30PM
FEB
BRONZE BY NIGHT
FEB
Rockhampton Art Gallery
FEB24
21 S U N D A Y 8.30 AM – 1.00 PM
T H U R S D A Y 6.30 PMFEB
CQ HEALTH SPORTS AND
JOHN BUTLER TRIO + W/STELLAFEB HEALTH EXPOFEB
DONNELLY
FEB FEBRockhampton Showgrounds
Great Western Hotel
24FEB What’s on
23 S U N D A Y 9.00 AM – 1.00 PM
S A T U R D A Y 7.30 PMFEB
FAMILY FUN DAY
TWO
Archer Park Rail Museum
Pilbeam Theatre
27
23 W E D N E S D A Y 7.30 PM
S A T U R D A Y 5.30 PM
NASHVILLE LIVE
SPORTSMAN’S DINNER
Pilbeam Theatre
Rocky Sports Club
28
23 S U N D A Y 7.30 PM
S A T U R D A Y 5.30 PM – 11.30 PM
HEATH FRANKLIN’S CHOPPER:
ROCKY RUMBLE 19 - PART 1 BOGAN JESUS

Callaghan Park Pilbeam Theatre

23 31
S A T U R D A Y 7.00 PM – 11.30 PM

TOP GUN YOUNG GUN BULL RIDING
SERIES - ROUND 1

Great Western Hotel

24
S U N D A Y 7.30 PM

AN EVENING WITH BILLY SLATER

Pilbeam Theatre

March
02
S A T U R D A Y 5.30 PM – 7.30 PMMAR 15-23 MAR
F R I D A Y - S A T U R D A Y 7.30 PM
EXHIBITION OPENING:
CELEBRATING OUR BACKYARD KINKY BOOTS

Rockhampton Art Gallery Pilbeam Theatre

02 MAR

E V E R Y S A T U R D A Y 7.00 AM – 9.00 AM
Upcoming: 09 I 16 I 23 I 30

ROCKHAMPTON PARK RUN

Rockhampton Botanic Gardens

VisitWhat’s On advancerockhampton.com.au/events for more information. 03 MAR

E V E R Y S U N D A Y 8.00 AM – 12.00 PMMAR MAR16
Upcoming: 10 I 17 I 24 I 31
MAR MARS A T U R D A Y 11.00 AM – 5.00 PM
ROCKHAMPTON ARCADE MARKETS
MAR MARST PATRICK’S DAY RACEDAY
Kern Arcade Car Park
Callaghan Park
04-08
MONDAY - FRIDAY 16

CQUNIVERSITY ORIENTATION WEEK S A T U R D A Y 4.00 PM – 10.00 PM

CQUniversity ROCKHAMPTON SPEEDWAY

06 Rockhampton Showgrounds
W E D N E S D A Y 11.00 AM – 1.00 PM
21
QUEENSLAND WOMEN’S WEEK LUNCH
T H U R S D A Y 7.30 PM
Frenchville Sports Club
MATT CORBY, RAINBOW VALLEY TOUR
08
F R I D A Y 4.00 PM – 8.00 PM Great Western Hotel

LUNA MARKETS

Kershaw Gardens

10MAR 22MAR
S U N D A Y 8.00 AM – 1.30 PM F R I D A Y 6.00 PM - 8.00PM

HERITAGE VILLAGE MARKETS EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING WORKSHOP
WITH ERIN DUNNE
32 Rockhampton Heritage Village
Rockhampton Art Gallery

23MAR 30-31MAR
S A T U R D A Y 8.00 PM – 1.00 PM S A T U R D A Y - S U N D A Y FROM 9.30 AM
MAR
THE HANDMADE EXPO MARKETS HEAR FOR YOU QLD LIFE GOALS &
MARSKILLS BLAST
Rockhampton Showgrounds
Kevin Castles Conference Centre
23
S A T U R D A Y 7.00 PM – 11.30 PM 31
S U N D A Y 8.00 AM – 12.00 PM
TOP GUN YOUNG GUN BULL RIDING
SERIES - ROUND 2 MARKETS ON QUAY

Great Western Hotel Rockhampton Riverside

April

01APR
M O N D A Y 11.00 AM
APR
WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN
APR
Pilbeam Theatre
06APR
03 S A T U R D A Y 10.00 AM – 8.00 PM
APR
W E D N E S D A Y 7.30 PM CAPRICON - STEAMPUNK AND POP
APR CULTURE CONVENTION 2019APR What’s on
JUNK
Rockhampton Showgrounds 33
Pilbeam Theatre
07
05 E V E R Y S U N D A Y 7.00 AM – 9.00 AM
F R I D A Y 8.00 PM Upcoming: 14 I 21 I 28

IAN MOSS ROCKHAMPTON ARCADE MARKETS

Pilbeam Theatre Kern Arcade Car Park

05
F R I D A Y 6.00 PM - 8.00 PM

HOUSE - UP LATE WITH ERIN DUNNE

Rockhampton Art Gallery

06

E V E R Y S A T U R D A Y 7.00 AM – 9.00 AM
Upcoming: 13 I 20 I 27

ROCKHAMPTON PARK RUN

Rockhampton Botanic Gardens

APR20
S A T U R D A Y 1.00 PM – 9.30 PM

RED HOT SUMMER TOUR WITH JOHN
FARNHAM + MORE

The Common, Rockhampton Riverside

VisitWhat’s On advancerockhampton.com.au/events for more information. 10APR 19-22APR
W E D N E S D A Y 10.00 AM – 3.00 PM F R I D A Y - M O N D A Y 9.00 AM – 5.00 PM
APR APR
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES GEMBOREE 2019

Archer Park Rail Museum Rockhampton Showgrounds

12-13 21
F R I D A Y - S A T U R D A Y 11.00 AM – 5.00 PM SUNDAY

CAPRICORN YEARLING RACE CARNIVAL EASTER SUNDAY

Callaghan ParkAPR

12
F R I D A Y 4.00 PM – 8.00 PM

LUNA MARKETS

Kershaw Gardens

14APR
S U N D A Y 11.00 AM – 5.00 PM
APR
CAPRICORN YEARLING SALE

Rockhampton Showgrounds

17
W E D N E S D A Y 10.00 AM – 3.00 PM

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

34 Archer Park Rail Museum

25APR 25 APR
T H U R S D A Y 4.27 AM T H U R S D A Y 10.00 AM – 11.00 AM
What’s on
ROCKHAMPTON DAWN SERVICE ANZAC DAY MARCH

Rockhampton Botanic Gardens Cenotaph Rockhampton &
Mount Morgan
ALTON DOWNS DAWN SERVICE
11.00 AM
Alton Downs Hall Cenotaph
ANZAC CIVIC CEREMONY
BOULDERCOMBE DAWN SERVICE
Rod Laver Plaza, Quay Street
Lions Memorial Park Rockhampton
Following the ANZAC Day March
GRACEMERE DAWN SERVICE

Gracemere Cenotaph

MOUNT MORGAN DAWN SERVICE

Anzac Park, Morgan Street

27APR
S A T U R D A Y 10.00 AM – 3.00 PM
APR
THE HANDMADE EXPO MARKETS
APR
Kershaw Gardens
APR
27
S A T U R D A Y 7.00 PM – 11.30 PM 35

TOP GUN YOUNG GUN BULL RIDING
SERIES - ROUND 3

Great Western Hotel

27
S A T U R D A Y 7.30 PM

THE COAT OF MANY COLORS

Pilbeam Theatre

28
SUNDAY

FAMILY FUN DAY

Archer Park Rail Museum

May DEC07
S U N D A Y 7.30 PM
02-05MAY
THURSDAY - SUNDAY CHARMAINE WILSON THE
MAYAUSTRALIAN MEDIUM
PARADISE LAGOONS CAMPDRAFT
MAY Pilbeam Theatre
Paradise Lagoons
MAY10
03-05 F R I D A Y 10.00 AM – 3.00 PM
MAYFRIDAY - SUNDAY
OPTI-MINDS
VisitWhat’s On advancerockhampton.com.au/events for more information. GOLDEN MOUNT FESTIVAL MAY
Rockhampton Girls Grammar School
MAYMount Morgan
10
MAY04 MAYF R I D A Y 3.00 PM – 8.00 PM

MAYE V E R Y S A T U R D A Y 7.00 AM – 9.00 AMMAYGAIA FESTIVAL
Upcoming: 11 | 18 | 25
Rockhampton Girls Grammar School
ROCKHAMPTON PARK RUN
11
Rockhampton Botanic Gardens S A T U R D A Y 11.00 AM – 5.00 PM

04 CENTRAL QUEENSLAND AMATEUR
S A T U R D A Y 11.00 AM – 5.00 PM RACE DAY

ROCKHAMPTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL Callaghan Park
RACE DAY
11
Callaghan Park S A T U R D A Y 4.00 PM – 8.00 PM

05 ROCKHAMPTON SPEEDWAY

E V E R Y S U N D A Y 8.00 AM – 12.00 PM Rockhampton Showgrounds
Upcoming: 12 | 19 | 26
10
ROCKHAMPTON ARCADE MARKETS F R I D A Y 4.00 PM – 8.00 PM

Kern Arcade Car Park LUNA MARKETS

05 Kershaw Gardens
S U N D A Y 7.30 PM

MELBOURNE COMEDY FESTIVAL

Pilbeam Theatre

06 11MAY MAY

36 M O N D A Y 9.00 AM – 10.00 AM S A T U R D A Y 7.00 PM – 11.30 PM

LABOUR DAY MARCH TOP GUN YOUNG GUN BULL RIDING
SERIES - ROUND 4
Quay Street Park, Riverside
Great Western Hotel

24-26MAY
FRIDAY - SUNDAY
MAY18-19 MAY
S A T U R D A Y - S U N D A Y 2.00 PM – 8.00 AM FITZROY RIVER BARRA BASH 2019
MAY MAY
RELAY FOR LIFE Fitzroy River

CQUniversity Rockhampton 25
S A T U R D A Y 10.00 AM – 3.00 PM
24-26
FRIDAY - SUNDAY THE HANDMADE EXPO MARKETS

OPERA IN THE CAVES Kershaw Gardens

Capricorn Caves 26
SUNDAY
MAY
7 ROCKY RIVER RUN
What’s on
Quay Street, Riverside Precinct

28
T U E S D A Y 7.30 PM

THE DINNER PARTY

Pilbeam Theatre

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publishing. Please double check event
facebook pages/websites for updates in
case of location or time changes.

My
Council

We were ‘dump’ founded when we heard about Rockhampton Regional
Council’s incredible innovative solution that has extended the landfill
by 40 years.

W e’ve all been there before. The ‘Piggy back’ extension project is now
Getting woken up by the underway and will see 21 new landfill
sound of the garbage truck cells built on top of the existing landfill
in the morning and realising that you over coming decades, with the first cell
haven’t got your bins out. But after you’ve ready to accept waste in the first half of
done the morning’s walk of shame in your 2019.
pyjamas to get the rubbish out in time, This solution means utilising the existing
where does it all go? land even more efficiently, ensuring
Landfill. Just shy of 500m2 of cleared land absolutely no space is wasted.
in Lakes Creek is dedicated to removing
and recycling our waste.

My Council In 2018, approximately 57,000 tonnes of
waste was added to the Rockhampton
Lakes Creek landfill. With the everlasting
need for waste removal services, there is
always a strong demand on such facilities
to keep on top of the rubbish that is being
added.

38 With the Rockhampton Lakes Creek PICTURED:
landfill set to reach maximum capacity in Council’s Waste Committee Chair, Cr Neil Fisher
2018, there was bound to be a few waste-
related headaches inbound, but thanks to
an innovative solution at Rockhampton
Regional Council, its lifespan has been
extended for a further forty years
(that’s assuming we don’t have robots
consuming our rubbish as their fuel by
2049!).

Chair of Rockhampton Regional Council’s keeping it from entering the environment
Waste Committee, Councillor Neil Fisher - and that’s no trash talk!
said final capping and beautification of It includes a layer of natural clay, a layer
the original landfill area is now underway. of synthetic clay and a layer of 2mm thick
“This waste disposal solution is a fantastic plastic liner. These layers combined with
result for our community – it will allow us geotextiles and stone aggregate as a
to expand the lifetime of our landfill by drainage medium allow this liquid to be
an additional 40 years which means our captured and treated.
residents have the convenience of using “Landfills also produce methane gas as
a world class waste facility close to the part of the decomposition of waste, and
urban area for a long time to come,” Cr by using proven technology, this gas is
Fisher said. captured and used in a way to produce
The first cell will hold 180,000 cubic electricity once viable,” said Cr Fisher.
metres of waste, or 2 years’ worth, before As well as the Piggy Back construction,
it is full. After that, they will move onto a green buffer is being established
the second cell which will be built in the with 2400 native trees recently planted
next two years and then continue this along one kilometre of the frontage and
process until all 12 cells have reached entrance of the facility. This green buffer
capacity. will provide additional screening for the
Not only is the engineering of the piggy residents and traffic along Lakes Creek
back solution ingenious, it also has a Road.
range of environmental benefits. This innovation is fantastic for the region
These new cells will use the latest as our council continues to welcome
technology in lining systems. This will new ideas in increasing sustainability,
ensure the liquid that is generated as efficiency and technology to implement
waste decomposes and is captured, within our community.

My Council

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