CLERMONT RAG The Community Newsletter Friday June 5, 2015 Crowds roll up for 147th Clermont Show From giant pumpkins weighing in at 100kg, quality cattle sales, wood chopping champions and families enjoying a sensational day out, the dust is now settling on the 147th Clermont Show, the Isaac Region’s Show. Closing with a fireworks spectacular, Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker said Council was very proud to be a diamond sponsor. “Congratulations to the Clermont Show Committee for another absolutely fantastic event, showcasing the best of our region.” “As well as the opportunity for our rural communities to come together and celebrate their way of life, the Show literally puts their quality produce on the table and under the hammer,” she said. Held over three days from Monday May 25 to Wednesday May 28, competitions including the ‘ANZ Taste Test Competition’ for the best beef, Beef Dinner; Beef Cattle and Stud Cattle Judging; and Cattle Sales, put the region’s meat and livestock industry on show. “I particularly hope parents and children, competition entrants and exhibitors enjoyed this year’s show,” Cr Baker said. Favourites for the kids included the Feature Event, The Rooftop Express; Noah’s Thoroughbred Racing Pigs; Old MacDonald’s Travelling Farms and Sideshow Alley. For more information contact Isaac Regional Council on 1300 ISAACS (472 227), visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au or find us on Facebook. Mayor Anne Baker and Gordon Rickertt pictured at the Beef Dinner.
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Community Newsletter
Friday June 5, 2015
Crowds roll up for 147th Clermont Show From giant pumpkins weighing in at 100kg, quality cattle sales, wood chopping champions and families enjoying a sensational day out, the dust is now settling on the 147th Clermont Show, the Isaac Region’s Show.
Closing with a fireworks spectacular, Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker said Council was very proud to be a diamond sponsor.
“Congratulations to the Clermont Show Committee for another absolutely fantastic event, showcasing the best of our region.”
“As well as the opportunity for our rural communities to come together and celebrate their way of life, the Show literally puts their quality produce on the table and under the hammer,” she said.
Held over three days from Monday May 25 to Wednesday May 28, competitions including the ‘ANZ Taste Test Competition’ for the best beef, Beef Dinner; Beef Cattle and Stud Cattle Judging; and Cattle Sales, put the region’s meat and livestock industry on show.
“I particularly hope parents and children, competition entrants and exhibitors enjoyed this year’s show,” Cr Baker said.
Favourites for the kids included the Feature Event, The Rooftop Express; Noah’s Thoroughbred Racing Pigs; Old MacDonald’s Travelling Farms and Sideshow Alley.
For more information contact Isaac Regional Council on 1300 ISAACS (472 227), visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au or find us on Facebook.
Mayor Anne Baker and Gordon Rickertt pictured at the Beef Dinner.
Isaac Mayor weighs into FIFO hub debate to advocate for genuine choice While the competition ignites between regional centres to provide Adani’s 100% forced FIFO workforce for their Carmichael Mine, Isaac Mayor Anne Baker weighs into the debate to advocate for genuine choice for workers.
“Our council has always rejected unnecessary 100% FIFO, and this case is no different.”
“We support the ability for workers to choose where they want to live, and we don’t want to see established regional resource communities bypassed for employment opportunities and economic benefit.”
“All regional Queenslanders must have an opportunity for employment at the mine including workers from the host region, particularly with three established resource communities located nearby.”
“We will continue to advocate for flexible workforce arrangements and genuine choice, 100% of anything is not the solution here,” Mayor Baker said.
“People have been bus-in, bus-out/drive-in, drive-out of Mackay and Rockhampton since 12 hour shifts were adopted in the 90’s.”
“Carmichael Mine is just 165 km from Clermont and this debate further highlights the urgent need for change to
FIFO workpractice.”
As Mayor of Queensland’s largest mining region, Mayor Baker said Council has put forward the strong case for urgent change to FIFO work practices to the parliamentary inquiry.
“Council’s submission covers the degrading effect of 100% non-resident FIFO workforce has on established resource communities.”
“Further key points include the health impacts of the FIFO lifestyle on workers and families; incentives for companies choosing a FIFO workforce such as tax settings; and the extent and projected growth of FIFO work practices by region,” Mayor Baker said.
Mayor Baker highlighted the downward trend of coal prices since 2012 and ensuing job losses.
“Over 7,000 state-wide job losses in the mining industry have significant socio-economic impacts for local communities – the time for urgent change is now.”
“Council understands the need for FIFO or drive-in, drive-out (DIDO) workforce practices but not the removal of genuine choice through 100% forced FIFO practices that lock out local workers.”
“Currently FIFO populations of host communities are not considered in
decisions regarding the funding and provision of essential infrastructure
and services, including health and emergency services.”
“Services within Isaac communities are designed and funded to serve a residential population of 24,755.”
“In reality, however, some services cater to 45% more population than they are designed for when considering the full-time equivalent population, inclusive of FIFO and DIDO workers.”
Council strongly supports the 21 recommendations of the ‘Cancer of the bush or salvation for our cities?’ report which covers a range of topics including mental health and effects on families.
The Queensland Government’s inquiry is looking at the impacts of ‘FIFO and other long distance commuting work practices in regional Queensland’.
Submissions closed Monday May 25 at 4pm and can be viewed at www.parliament.qld.gov.au.
Members of Parliament representing the Isaac region include Inquiry Committee Chair Mr Jim Pearce, Member for Mirani; Mr Shane Knuth, Member for Dalrymple; and Mr Lachlan Millar, Member for Gregory.
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AlcoholFor many Australians, drinking alcohol is strongly linked with times of celebration and relaxation. While drinking is a source of pleasure for many of us it is important to understand safe drinking levels. Drinking unsafe levels of alcohol can pose risks to health and can also lead to risky behaviours.
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has published the Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risk from Drinking Alcohol (the Guidelines).The NHMRC recommends that adults drink no more than 2 standard drinks on any day to reduce the lifetime risk of harm from alcohol-related disease or injury. It is important to remember that you can still socialise and have a good time without alcohol.
In addition to the Guidelines, this site contains information on standard drink measurements and seeking help if you are concerned about your, or someone else’s levels of alcohol consumption.http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/your-health/alcohol-guidelines
Weekly Challenge Bottoms Up: Water It Down by increasing your water intake to 9-16 cups.
The benefits of increased water intake – whether it is while you are drinking alcohol or just during your daily activities - really are endless. For example, drinking more water helps maintain the body’s 60% water construction and keeps you hydrated; resulting in less fatigue, poor concentration, and hunger, pain, and digestion issues. It also helps the kidneys do their job.
The amount of water people need per day is up for debate, but studies suggest adults need nine to 16 cups of H2O. However this number varies depending on activity level, age, and how much water people are consuming in coffee, tea, or water-rich veggies and fruit.
Here’s how to keep yourself hydrated: • Begin by drinking a glass of water as soon as you wake
up (possibly with a squeeze of lemon). • Have a glass of water 30 minutes before eating any big
meal. (This will help control appetite, too.) • Keep a water bottle on hand at all times. • Spice up the taste buds with a squeeze of citrus to the
glass.
Public noticeQueen’s Birthday closuresIsaac Regional Council would like to advise Clermont, Dysart, Glenden, Middlemount, Moranbah, Nebo and Coastal residents of the following Council closures for the Queen’s Birthday holiday.
On Monday June 8 all Offices, Libraries, Depots and Resource Recovery Centres will be closed and will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday June 9.
Middlemount Resource Recovery Centre will open Tuesday June 9 between 1pm to 5pm.
If you require further information please contact 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227).
GRAHAM WEBBActing Chief Executive Officer
The Clermont Hospital Auxiliary (CHA) is a not for profit community organisation which aims to support the staff and patients of the Clermont Hospital in providing quality care to our community. The Auxiliary has been working within our local community for over 35 years. The current voluntary committee and members strive to raise funds to enable the improvement of health services for the residents of our community. Last year, the CHA was very kindly gifted housing by the Rio Tinto / Blair Athol Joint Venture. These houses are designed to provide affordable accommodation for both hospital workers and local community members.
To enable the continued success and sustainability of the CHA, we are seeking more members to assist in achieving the goals of the organisation. The CHA is a relaxed, friendly group who meet over lunch every second month.
We will be holding our Annual General Meeting on June 15 at the Commercial Hotel dining room from 12 midday. We encourage and welcome all interested parties to attend.
For more information, please contact President Carrie Parsons on 4986 4028.
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147th Celebration of Agriculture in the Isaac
Perfect weather, solid entries, friendly atmosphere and great entertainment all combined to make the 147th Clermont Show – the Isaac Region’s Show, one of the best. With many positive signs of the health of the popular Isaac Region event, the involvement of the young community members was most obvious. From the creative and colourful schoolwork, photographs, cooking, Lego constructions, vegetable ‘animals’ and young competitors in the Main Ring events, to the Junior judging in the Grain, Stock Horses, Stud and Commercial Cattle sections and the youthful excitement of Sideshow Alley, the contribution of the younger members of the community is encouraging.
Show Committee President, Scott Moller was pleased with the 2015 event, “Considering the drought and general economic downturn in the area, I thought the whole show was well supported by exhibitors and the general public. Despite gate numbers being down about 300 people on the boom years of 2013 and 2014, the committee was pleased that the show brought many people together to enjoy a family day out and help celebrate what an agricultural show is all about.”
This year saw the introduction of the Young Farmers’ Challenge with four teams of enthusiastic competitors vying for the $200 ‘winner takes all’ first prize. Organised as a relay-like event, teams raced through a series of farmers’ daily chores. It was the “Frankwood” team of Meg Leahy, Matt Bates, Meg Garside and Michelle St Denis who came out winners.
From the Young Farmers’ Challenge to Show Jumping and the Grand Parade, the spectacular Rooftop Express performance and fireworks extravaganza, the reinvigorated centre ring program kept the show crowd entertained.
Thank you very much to all Isaac residents who attended the 2015 show. It is rewarding for the Committee to see many friends from Moranbah, Dysart, Middlemount and other parts of Isaac travel to Clermont to spend their annual show holiday supporting the Isaac Region’s Show. Many were also successful exhibitors. Congratulations to the Moranbah Hospital which was awarded the Vicky Elliot Perpetual Memorial Trophy for Roses.
The enthusiastic involvement of the Clermont State High School Agriculture students, the tertiary students from Australian Agricultural College, Emerald campus and the Showgirl entrants, April, Casey and Cheyanne was greatly appreciated. Together with Showgirl Competition Steward, Marricka Clancy, the entrants formed an all-female team to compete in the Young Farmers’ Challenge where they came a close second. Their ticket selling in Noah’s Racing Pigs helped to raise $486 for Monash Lodge.
Without the ongoing support of many local businesses and community organisations, without the cooperation and hard work of the Work Camp participants (WORC) and the assistance of Isaac Regional Council it would be impossible to continue to raise the standard and stage such a large and popular local event. To anyone who has helped in any way that has contributed to the success of the 2015 Clermont Show – The Isaac Region’s Show, thank you very much.
Congratulations to all exhibitors and competitors, especially those who won some of the major awards:
Best School Display: Mistake Creek State School Photography: Most Successful Exhibitor - Damian Freiberg Most Outstanding Entry - Jess EdwardsPoultry: Grand Champion Bird - George Polsen, Gold Lace Wyandotte Cock Reserve Champion Bird - Karen Coghill, Light Sussex Cock
Home Produce: Greatest Number of Entries - Appleton Family Most Outstanding Entry - Nicholas Family Best Pumpkin - Isleigh Moran
Fruit - Most Outstanding Entry: Bruce & Jenny Wilby
Cut Flowers - Most Outstanding Entry: Margaret MartynChampion Pot Plant: Sheryle CookChampion Rose : June Appleton
Patchwork: Pam Headlam
Knitting: Alison Wharley
Needlework: Sarah Broome
Most Outstanding Venerables Entry: Pam Headlam
Most Outstanding Grain Entry: Jack and Lawson Mifsud
Margot Fraser Memorial Champion Led Mare or Filly: W & L Neilson Ice City
Champion Led Stallion or Colt: W & L Neilson Watt-A-Diamond
Class 129 – Peter Smith Memorial Local Event Best Trier U17yrs at Clermont Show: Felicity Death
Harness Class: 1st (Calveston Spirit). 2nd (Glenormiton Slievebeagh), Borg Family
Woodchop 12” S/B Handicap 1st Division: Darren Marks
Beef Cattle Grand Champion Exhibit: Tay Glen
Most Successful Exhibitor: Tay Glen
Champion Pen Commercial Cattle: Calveston
Most Successful Commercial Exhibitor: Calveston
Cattlemen’s Challenge Clermont Cattle King: St Omer
Student of the week Prep: Zofia Davey for the outstanding work you have been doing in Technology Lessons this term.Year 2: Sophie Pearson for your amazing efforts in our technology lessons this week.
Year 3: John Absolon for the persistence and enthusiasm shown when writing your narrative.Year 4: Chelsea Williams for the wonderful effort you have been putting in during our Daily 5 rotations and maths lessons this week.Year 5/6: Robyn-Leigh Van Zyl for always submitting work to best of your abilities. Principal: Flinn Hart for the excellent way you participated at the Doug Gardner Golf workshop this week.
Making Jesus Real AwardRory O’Donohoe for always giving me positive signs when you see me in the morning.Emity Davey for being such a great friend to our new student yesterday.
Student of the weekPrep B: Olivia F for making an outstanding improvement in knowing your letters and sounds.1S: Charles S for always using your manners and trying your best in every lesson.
2W: Aaron W for alwasy producing excellent creative writing in our character descriptions.3/4B: Tia B for being a friendly and happy classmateand for putting your best effort into your work.3/4M: Penelope C for an excellent and creative effort on your Van Gogh ‘starry night’ creation.5/6J: Jake S for consistent effort you put in with all tasks.6C: Cy K-A for being an enthusiastic learner.LOTE: Brianna P (3/4M) for your excellent Japanese bookwork.Alana W (4/5F) for your excellent Japanese bookwork.
Clermont State School
Meetings 2015
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Religious Notices
New Creation Fellowship Clermont‘Come As You Are’Service time 10am SundaysScout Hall, Daintree StreetPS Trevor & Roxanne Cole4983 3980
Sonrise Central QueenslandJoin Us!
Sunday Service 9amHorse Riding Wednesday 3.30pmKids Club Friday 4pm-5.30pmCLAW Youth Friday 7pm-9pm58 Capella Street, ClermontWe are an ACC (AOG) Church. Everyone welcome.
Phone:Ps Allan Kelly 0417 095 918 Ps Renita Kelly 0408 063 123 Ps Judy Anne Dalrymple 0413 761 778
Anglican Church Service - All Saints’ Clermont Morning PrayerSundays 9amWednesdays 9.30 am
Clermont Pensioners League meet every 2nd Monday of the month at the Senior Citizens Hall at 2pm.
Country Women’s Association meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 11am at the QCWA Hall, Sirius Street. Meeting is followed by light lunch.
Clermont Camera Social Club will be meeting monthly. For details phone Karen 0409 831 615, Sally 0437 835 223 or Jo 0433 328 008. Find us on Facebook.
Clermont Community Housing & Other Services Inc meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 4pm at ‘Lagoona’, 2 Lime Street.
Clermont Community and Business Group (CCBG) monthly meetings held 5.30pm, Shop 3, 42 Daintree Street. Meetings consistent with Clermont Cattle Sale dates. Dates for meetings: June 17, July 22, August 19, September 16, October 14, November 18.
Clermont Meals On Wheels meetings are held every alternate month on the 2nd Monday at 2pm at Monash Lodge. New members would be very welcome.
Clermont Senior Citizens Association hold their meeting on the 4th Thursday after activities at 11am.
The Clermont Men’s Shed and garden is open every Wednesday between 9am and 12pm, Powerhouse Lane (high school end of Jellicoe St). All are welcome. For further information please call Cheryl Currie on 0400 592 402.
The Clermont Health Network meets every quarter. This is a community meeting and networking opportunity for all interested health workers, businesses or people with an interest in the health matters. Dates for meetings: August 19, November 18. For further information please call Jackie Martin on 0409 947 324.
Clermont Artslink meetings are held every second Thursday of the month at 7pm at the Scout Hall in Daintree Street.
Monash Lodge Inc meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 4pm at Monash Lodge.
SSAA meetings held at the Range on 3rd Sunday of the month at 12 midday.
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For more information phone 4846 3746 or 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227)
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Great to be a QueenslanderQueenslanders will be celebrating all things great about Queensland tomorrow as it is Queensland Day.
Queensland Day is held annually on June 6 and commemorates the separation of Queensland from New South Wales as a colony in 1851 and formation of the State of Queensland.
The Isaac region has contributed greatly to the development of Queensland, not just economically but has also produced many talented sportspeople, musicians, singers and other ‘shining stars’.
Come into the Clermont Library and check out the ‘Queensland is Great’ display, showcasing Queensland’s authors, history, sports and culture.
New arrivalsRecent arrivals in adult non-fiction include the following:Quilt Talk by Sam HunterThe ABC Book of Children’s Cakes by Kathy KnudsenWood-Fired Pizza Oven by John PellicanoIn the Dog Kitchen by Julie Van RosendaalBy-Roads And Hidden Treasures: Mapping Cultural Assets in Regional Australia edited by Paul Ashton, Chris Gibson and Ross GibsonThe Great Trial by Estelle HarrisScreen-smart Parenting by Jodi GoldMore Time to Think by Nancy KlineGirl’s Guide to Basic Crochet by Jenny OccleshawSew a Little Fabric by Paula StormThe Bucket List: Australia’s Top 100 Places to Go by Jennifer Adams and Clint BizzellStill Travelling by Mal Leyland
Recent arrivals in adult fiction include the following:Already Gone by John RectorLevel 26 Dark Origins by Anthony ZuikerMeant to Be by Fiona McCallumEmber Island by Kimberley FreemanRiverboat Point by Tricia StringerHeart of the Town by Anna JacobsRainbow’s End by Katie FlynnDaughters of Liverpool by Annie GrovesWhere the Heart is by Annie Groves
Library program/event bookingsBookings for all library programs are essential and to make a booking, call the Clermont Library on 4846 3746.
Until next time, see you at the LibrarySue and Laura
Join your local library You can become a library member by filling in our membership form which you can find online at www.isaac.qld.gov.au/libraries or talk to one of our Library Officers for assistance. Your library card will connect you to thousands of resources found in our eight libraries.
Opening Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8.30am to 5pmWednesday 8.30am to 8pmSaturday 9am to 12pmSunday Closed
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hay grab, forks & bucket New Holland 741 Bale Loader Kincrome diesel pressure cleaner Connor Shea planter 2 x Yamaha Grizzly 4 Wheeler (660cc) motor bikes Set Harrows 1 x 40ft container International 18 disc plough 12ft Hydraulic Scarifier
Honda (20cfm) air compressor mounted on trailer Spray rig Silvan 200L diesel fuel tank with electric pump Concrete block making machine Tracta Pac Lincoln welder Digga post hole digger and auger 3PT linkage cement mixer Qty 3PT linkage equipment Antique machinery Submersible pump Honda lighting plant Lister 5kva lighting plant on trailer 13KVA lighting plant Qty steel, steel racks, benches & cupboards Qty railway iron Qty cattle rail Qty heavy pipe & qty light pipe Drums, oil & grease Qty sawn timber Qty shed tools, steel posts etc. STESSL Aluminium 3.8m boat with 25hp Mariner
Baby Bounce is held on Thursday from 9.30am to 10am
and is aimed at children aged up to two years.
Baby Bounce is a chance for parents to interact with their
child through movement, music and song.
Storytime and Craft time for the littlies is held at the
Clermont Library every Friday from 9.30am to 10.30am and
caters for children up to Prep age.
CWA HALL HIRE
The hall in Sirius Street is available for hire at very
reasonable rates.
$20 for each morning, afternoon or evening session. $60
for whole day and evening. $15 extra for use of kitchen
Fully air-conditioned.
Contact Dawn on 4983 1270 to book
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JUNE4 Meet and greet Clermont artslink6-7 Clermont Pony Club Campdraft School and Camp-
draft7 Mistake Creek State School fun run11 Clermont Forum meeting Commercial Lounge11 Australian Government Mobile Service Centre Visit11-14 Clermont Gold Cup Campdraft13 Grinders - Leo Hotel13 Anglican Monster Car Boot Sale13 Clermont Bears home game17 Clermont Cattle Sale18 Clermont Patchworkers Annual Cent Sale20 CHASS Showgirl & Rural Ambassador judging20 Clermont Bears home game20 Bush Pigs home game 27 Paint & Sip Night, Scout Hall27 Bush Pigs home game29 Great Australian Traverse - tribute to the ANZACS
JULY18 Clermont Races23 Clermont Forum meeting Commercial Lounge26 Clermont Junior Soccer carnival31 Hopgood Charolais Bull Sale
AUGUST1 Clermont Bears home game1 Bush Pigs home game14 Community Golf Day - Clermont Golf Club14 - 15 Clermont Gold & Coal Festival15 Bush Pigs home game 19 Clermont Cattle Sale22 Bush Pigs home game23 - 28 Clermont ICPA Sports camp
SEPTEMBER2 Smiling for Smidday 10th year challenge5 Anglican Church Spring Time afternoon tea and Cent Sale8 Kilcummin/Twin Hills Roundtable12 QCWA 90 Year’s Celebration 16 Clermont Cattle Sale22 Clermont Bull Sale25,26 & Twin Hills Races, Rodeo & Campdraft27
OCTOBER3 Glencore Challenge Rugby League Carnival8 Burenda Angus/Brangus Bull Sale14 Clermont Cattle Sale28 Clermont Beef Expo and Billa Park Simmental Bull Sale
NOVEMBER 6 St Mary’s Christmas Fair7 Community Golf Day - Clermont Golf Club10 Mistake Creek Roundtable14 Clermont Races18 Clermont Cattle Sale20-22 Art Exhibition Clermont Civic Centre Supper Room DECEMBER9 Clermont Cattle Sale
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Health Matters
The show is done, traditionally the start of the cold and flu season in Clermont.
What is the difference between a cold and the flu?
What is a cold?
Chances are you’re familiar with the runny nose, sore throat, watery eyes, headache, sneezing and cough that go with a cold. While these can make you feel quite miserable, colds are considered mild illnesses, so you can usually keep going and you tend to feel better after a few days to a week.
Sometimes you may feel that you’ve had a cold for weeks, but this is often because you have picked up another of the 200 cold viruses. On average you can expect about three colds a year, although if you’re around small children, who tend to get more, you might get more too.
What is the flu?
The chills and fever, muscular aches and pains, tiredness, headache, sore throat, and cough that are caused by flu are more likely to send you to bed for at least a few days. Sometimes they can leave you feeling pretty terrible for a couple of weeks. In children, flu can also trigger abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Like a cold, flu is caused by a virus, usually the influenza A or B virus. But influenza can be deadly and every year around 2,500 Australians die after catching a flu. Generally, this is
due to secondary complications such as pneumonia, bronchitis, croup or middle ear infection.
You can reduce your risk of flu by having a flu shot every year. Anyone can have the flu vaccination – except children under six months of age – but some of us are eligible for a free annual influenza vaccine. This includes those at higher risk of complications from flu, including those over 65, pregnant women, most Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people with chronic heart or lung conditions.
Treating colds and flu
When it comes to treatments for cold and flu they are usually the same. The main things are to rest or sleep to enable your immune system to fight the illness, (which can take up a lot of energy), have plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration and take care not to spread the virus to others.
You might find some over-the-counter medications help you feel more comfortable. Paracetamol and ibuprofen may help relieve pain and fever, or saline nasal sprays or drops for relieving a blocked nose.
Antibiotics don’t work for colds and flu. Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections; they have no impact on viruses.
If there’s a strong chance you have flu and are at high risk of complications, then it might be worth seeing your doctor about antiviral medication,
which may reduce the severity and duration of flu. But these work best if they are started within 48 hours of your first sign of symptoms.
Stopping the spread
The incubation period for these viruses is also the same, one to three days, and you’re likely to be infectious for about five days from when you first develop symptoms.
Colds and flus are both spread by nasal secretions that contain the virus. You’ll become ill if you came in contact with the secretions of someone who’s sick. This can happen when you breath in germs after someone has coughed or sneezed, but it’s more likely you’ll get the germs on your hands and then transfer them to your nasal passages, by touching your nose or eyes.
You can reduce the spread of these illnesses by:
• coughing or sneezing into tissues (and then throwing them away).
• regularly cleaning your hands (with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub), especially when you’ve come in contact with someone who is unwell.
• not coughing or sneezing over others or surfaces, such as tables, benches and door handles.
• avoiding touching your eyes and nose.
And remember…. Protect, Prevent, Live Well
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SPORTS NEWS
Clermont Sports CentreGeneral SessionTimetableJupiter Street Clermont 07 4983 1422
All classes included in gym membership or $15 for casual passesBert’s Place Kids Club– Childcare daily hours. 0-5yrs. Tuesday to Friday. Bookings essential.
SundayRevolution 1 hour 9.30amRip express 30 mins 10.30am
CLASS DESCRIPTIONSTRX Suspension Training Every Suspension training exercise builds true functional strength and improves flexibility, balance and core stability all at once, as is required on the playing fields of sport and in life. Intermediate sessions are higher intensity workouts as basics should be well ingrained in participants. Intermediate Monday, Friday and Saturdays.
Rip Group RxA high intensity strength conditioning class using barbell and light weights. 1 hour in duration. Bring towel and water bottle! $15.00 casual/free for members. Rip Express is a 45min major muscle group workout.
THUMP boxing for fitness1 hour free for members, Beginners L1 run Wednesday nights 6pm. A pair of inners to be worn under gloves can be purchased for $5.00 before class. L2 and L3 bookings only! Boxing equipment provided for both classes. $15 per class, free for gym members.
Beach Volleyball FixturesSeason 1 draws. 6.30pm. Feb to June. Junior Mixed Indoor Volleyball8-14 years nominations now open. $6.00 per week and $15 registration fee. Thursday afternoons 5.30pm.
Indoor Volleyball Fixtures Season 1 draw runs Thursday nights throughout Term 1 and 2 start time 6.30pm and 7.30pm timeslots . Mixed teams.
Tuesday Ladies Volleyball Fixtures Season 1 draw runs Tuesday mornings throughout Term 1 and 2 start time 9.15am and 10.15am. Tight Arse Tuesday’s$7.00 gym passes and squash. Don’t get offended get active!
YogaA class for everyone! For ages 5 and up to 90 or more. You will learn breathing exercises and positions that can help improve arthritic symptoms, insomnia, blood pressure, mood and aid with relaxation and flexibility. There are many benefits of Yoga, this class is suitable for pregnant women, screening will be conducted prior to participation. BOOKINGS FOR YOGA ARE ESSENTIAL. $15 for casuals . $6.00 for children up to 14 years. Power Yoga is not suitable for children under 10 years of age.
Pregnancy PilatesA low impact pilates class which focuses on pelvic floor, posture and general strength and well being for pregnant ladies who have been cleared to exercise during their pregnancy. Bookings essential.
Pilates- Level 1 Matwork 45 mins learn the fundamentals of Pilates in a low impact class for good posture, strength for pelvic floor, core and general toning. Mats required.
SPIN/RevolutionNew equipment, great music and a fantastic calorie burning hour of indoor cycling. You’ll learn correct technique for improved performance and have fun cycling. Bookings essential. Revolution Express is a half hour session being added to the program in November all indoor cycling classes are moderate to high intensity classes.
Childcare now availableBert’s Place Kids Club operates Mon-Fri. Bookings are essential. 0-5years of age. School age kids welcome during school holidays.
7 Jupiter St Clermont, 07 4983 1422
www.clermontsportscentre.com Don’t forget to like our facebook page for class changes and updates.
Clermont Rifle Association IncResults for 500 metresClermont Range 31/05/2015
NB: Highest Scores possible are:Fullbore – 105.21, F class – 126.21
Fullbore score C. Solomon 104.10M. London 96.5
F. Class scoreS. Soar 103.1
Just a reminder that we have a new scoped and peep sight club rifle available to new and interested shooters, with full training and coaching from fully qualified range officers if required.
Contact Jan Thornhill on 0408 980 939 or Noel (Bear) Byrne on 0419 791 751 or email [email protected]
Clermont Tennis ClubContact Sandra Strohfeldt 4983 1435 or Robert Holmes 0448 831 694.
Clermont Junior GolfPlease contact Toni McFarlane 0438 689 919 or email [email protected] for any further information.
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Clermont Branch IncWanting to become a member? Contact Frances on 4983 1478.
We shoot on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month. Arrive at range at 9.30am and commence shooting at 10am. Anyone who is interested in shooting rifles or pistols are welcome to attend.
Madabout FitnessMonthly timetable JuneAll classes and open gym are $12.5041 James Road, ClermontMadonna 0448 007 263
Monday 9.45am Gut and Butt Blast4.30pm – 5.30pm WOD5.45pm Gut and Butt Blast
Sunday 6.30am – 7.30pm Open gymOpen gym is only available to Madabout Fitness clientele.
Class DescriptionGut and Butt Blastis a target class that focuses on strengthening and toning the nine core divisions of the abdominal plane.
While simultaneously blasting the three muscles of the buttocks, hamstrings and quadriceps. This will increase fat metabolism at rest and help slim and tone those problematic areas. Although not targeted, general whole body conditioning applies and while challenging, is more than suitable for any fitness level.
Workout Of the Day (WOD)This is a board based program, working along the principles of H.I.I.T where you are able to come in and complete the workout in your own time.
What is H.I.I.T?High-intensity interval training is a training technique, which commands full effort through quick, intense bursts of exercise followed by active recovery periods. This form of exercise uses power and cardio, keeping the heart rate high and metabolizing fat at the same time.
Open GymThis is your opportunity to use the Gym facilities, there will be a basic weights program and WOD on offer for your utilisation, or you could just be creative and do your own training.
Lets LiftThis program has been designed to target the eight large muscle groups in a 45 minute whole body workout. This is achieved through the use of barbell and Dumbbell weights. This class is suitable for every fitness level.
Mad GRITThis is a 30min program incorporating core, strength and cardio based exercise, ideal for total fitness development.
THUMP Boxingis a moderate to high intensity cardio boxing class. This class is specifically effective in defining the body’s musculature, while improving balance, flexibility, and co-ordination. The cardio component uses the body’s energy systems and improves your ability to use oxygen, helping you to work harder for longer and burn fat in the process.
Clermont Tigers Football Club (Soccer) Further information or to contact the Club:
• Check out our FaceBook page ‘Clermont Tigers Junior Football Club’
• ‘Like’ us for up-to-date messages or post your queries
Vets GolfSixteen vets played a stroke competition and the winner was Gary Manion with run downs to Peter Werner, Doug Allwood and Alan McGuiness. Least putts 14 to Alan McGuiness and Ned McFarlane.
Vets please note that commencing on June 11, hit off will be at 2pm for the winter months.
Clermont Clay Target ClubMonthly shoot 4th Sunday of each month. 9.30am start and practice is held on most Tuesdays after 5pm.
Clermont GolfWinner of the single Stableford was Troy Fraser and runner up Reg Maguire. Open pin shot to Troy Fraser and approach shots to Reg Maguire (A), Troy Fraser (B) and John Ilott (C).
Ladies played a 2 Ball Ambrose dfp and the winners were Sandy Rieck and Cath Allwood. Runners up Glenda Rieck, Kathy McGuiness and Nyla McKay. Open pin shot to Beryl Maguire and combined approach shot to Beryl Maguire and Rhonda Bleakley.
Next week a Stableford event. Ladies hit off at 12 noon and men at 12.30pm.
Generously Supported by:
Straw Jones Transport
Isaac Regional Council
Robert & Raye O’Sullivan & Families JJ Richards & Sons
