Adult Education For Seniors

We moved here some years ago to get away from the rat race..

In such towns schools host educational classes at night for a fee covering any topic that people feel a need to learn and get enough interest in usually around a dozen or so students .. they usually are for 6 > 8 weeks duration … some have part 1 part 2 etc.

Do any schools do this here . if not why not …

I’d love a class in the stock exchange.

With an aging population of people with time on their hands it would be great to attend such activities .. and there would be enough people around to take such classes as teachers as well as those who want to learn different skills …

Ray Scarlett - Hervey Bay

Health Warning

Dear Ed,

It’s that time of year again where those of us with Asthmatic and respiratory conditions are put through hell when cane burning season arrives without warning, the other night I woke up struggling for breath and required medical intervention.

Is it too much to ask for our local cane farmers to give us warning when they set the world on fire so we can prepare and hopefully survive the night?

Jim Jones – Urraween

Response to do we go up or go out

Glen Winney in his Property Talk (19/9/'24), is partially correct, high rise living would reduce the urban sprawl, but at what cost?

YES, it will reduce the need for more infrastructure, while at the same time, it will increase the need to upgrade existing Infrastructure! Personalised transport (car) may be reduced

but public transport and the inconvenience that goes with it will have to increase, as may the cost.

Now to the big one, recent events have shown close proximity living increases the risk of catching transmittable disease, this Is not new, more people died of the plague in cities, than they did back of Burke. All forms of undesirable human traits increase with close proximity living.

Now ask yourself the question, why did you choose to live in Hervy Bay?

John A Neve – Torquay

Sheraton resort Sue Brooks

Can you please give the Hervey Bay public a history lesson re Sue Brooks.

She was against our main shopping center development, against the esplanade clean from absolutely disgusting to what we have today.

Against the sports precinct, this isn't a high-rise, it isn't units it's the Sheraton.

I for one don't want to live in Sue Brooks version of Hervey Bay and hope they don't pack and leave probably to Bundaberg.

I've been here for 30 years and absolutely prefer it the way it is today, medical services, Bunnings, BCF, Supercheap, University, increased airport, Big W and Kmart.

We need a town with a future where families and especially the young can also see prospects.

Colin – Hervey Bay

Response to Sheraton Resort Article

If David Lewis can't use his legal expertise, legal arguments and funds to appeal the Council decision regarding the Torquay Towers - then let it go! $11,000 is insufficient funds to pay for legal counsel and mount a legal challenge.

In the best interest of rate payers, David Lewis and Sue Brooks would be best advised to door knock residents for support and to assist them sign the EPetition or hard copy option. 10,000 signatures are needed by November. There is sufficient time to achieve this outcome by closure date of 20/11/24.

This petition can then be presented to the new housing minister, following the October State election, to amend it to comply with the FCRC Planning Scheme.

KH - Hervey Bay

Growth up or out.

I refer to Glen Winney's article on 19th September, and commend Glen for raising this question.

I have lived most of my life in Hervey Bay and have witnessed the growth that has taken place. But I am concerned for the future of our beautiful home.

The spread of development at ground level into adjoining lands is going to create a lot of problems in the future, traffic, services such as water etc. It is going to cost ratepayers in years to come.

Sure, developers are contributing now but what about 10 years from now, who is going to pay the bill.

How many Boundary Road type of roads will need to be built for traffic to be able to flow safely and quickly. Who will pay for them?

There has been a lot of comment about high rise buildings, I consider that there should be a balance between High rise and ground level development, at present it is skewed towards ground level development.

One other thing that should be taken into consideration is how we make Hervey Bay attractive to the 18 to 30 year olds, to keep them here, ground level development and the building of over 50's complexes is not going to do that.

The proposed Sheraton resort could well be a step in the right direction with the reported activities that it will include.

The Hervey Bay that we knew 30 years ago is no more, we cannot nor should we try to turn the clock back.

Surely, we should embrace the future for the sake of those that will come to live here after we are gone. We have the opportunity to see that Hervey Bay grows into a desirable place to live well into the future.

Not let the old saying " a place for newlyweds and nearly dead’s" continue to apply to our beautiful home.

Andrew Vieglais – Hervey Bay

Library Wildlife Talk

Feel like joining a bushwalking group? Come along to hear about all the beautiful spots on the Fraser Coast where you can enjoy nature in the company of likeminded people.

The Walks Team of Wildlife Queensland Fraser Coast Branch is dedicated in providing monthly walks covering a variety of habitats located in the region. Some are of close proximity like Tandora, the Vernon State Forest and the Wongi waterholes while others are more distant – namely Fairlie’s Knob National Park and Mt Bengarie.

The Hervey Bay talk is on October 18 in the Hervey Bay Library and will be repeated in the Maryborough Library on October 25. They run from 1pm to 2pm. Bookings can be made online through Eventbrite or by phoning the Library on 4197 4220.