🍴❤️ Could the scone be the secret to a long, happy life?

Dorothy Collishaw is 98 years-old and feels baking scones (plus having a laugh) are what keeps her fit, vibrant and full of life. 

ABC's Brad Marsellos is travelling regional Queensland to meet the most passionate scone bakers in the state. This week Brad is with 98 year-old scone master Dorothy, who he met last week at a CWA meeting in Bundaberg.

Dorothy is the daughter of a baker and has been making scones for well over 80 years. HERE is Dorothy's scone recipe https://www.abc.net.au/radio/recipes/scones-by-dorothy/10901192

Scone Master Dorothy Collishaw

Show season is underway in the Wide Bay, and this week it’s Goomeri’s turn to party.
But it’s not all just about show rides and dagwood dogs.
The country shows are an important way for the community to come together when times are tough.
ABC’s Brad Marsellos is with Goomeri Show President, Lyle Hasselbach, who is explaining how you can help drought affected areas by having fun at their shows.

Goomeri Show

Could the humble scone be the greatest political weapon to ever be used?

ABC's Brad Marsellos is travelling regional Queensland to meet the most passionate scone bakers in the state.

Brad is planning a trip to Kingaroy. The home of Lady Flo Bjelke-Petersen's Pumpkin Scones. Sacred scone country.

Before he heads out, he called his Kingaroy contact dairy farmer Damien Tessmann who shared some of the legendary stories of Lady Flo's scones.

Sacred scone ground Kingaroy

Karen Beets discusses bringing a blue farmer to Mt Perry.

Blue Farmer

We all know to go to the doctor when we are unwell, but do we take the same care of our mental health?
Marcus Mission is offering a series of free workshops to help men grow resilient and self-aware about their mental health.
ABC’s Brad Marsellos attended the second workshop held in Bundaberg and spoke with facilitator John Morgan about turning off the struggle switch.
 
If you or any men you know are interested in this free resilience workshop series.
Just type ‘Marcus Mission’ into your favourite search engine or look-up “Bundaberg Regional Suicide Prevention Network” on facebook for details.
And remember, help is always available

Lifeline on 13 11 14
MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978
Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467

Marcus Mission Session 2

When the Prime Minister of Australia pops around for a visit, what do you serve them to eat?

A scone of course.

ABC's Brad Marsellos is travelling regional Queensland to meet the most passionate scone bakers in the state.

Today he has tracked down the young man that served the Prime Minister a scone.

James Webb from Nanango had the honour of being part of the team that baked Lady Flo Bjelke-Petersen's famous pumpkin scones for those who attended her funeral when she died just over a year ago.

Brad is in sacred scone country, the South Burnett in South-East Qld, to meet James and find out how the son of a cattle grazing family came to bake Lady Flo's scones for the Prime Minister.

Scone Master James Webb

April Spadina discusses her latest exhibition Leaps and Bounds.

April Art

They might not look like heroes, but many of them have saved their owners lives. They are companion dogs for veterans and ex-service personnel.

At Camp Gregory Veterans Retreat near Woodgate Beach, you aren’t just allowed to bring your dog, it’s encouraged. The dogs help their owners combat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) by offering friendship and comfort.

"A companion dog is the best friend you can have and mine has saved my life three times." - Roger Dwyer Vietnam Veteran and founder of Camp Gregory.

Companion Dogs

School students walk to appreciate the value of water.

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