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PROTEST yes – DISRUPT NEVER

It is time that those that protest are held accountable for the disruption they cause (I may say deliberatively)!

It is time that these protesters are held accountable for the disruption they cause.

The Media – TV and Newspapers need to address the issue of those who are professional demonstrators, That is always protesting about something or other.

I always wonder how they are able to protest and excuse themselves from attend work.

I suspect they do not work, and demonstrate whenever , whatever!!

Demonstrate yes but not disrupt.

It is time that the Police started to arrest those who cause the sort of disruption that stops traffic and peoples ability to get about.

Farley

I refer to a previous 5-6-2019 issue 38 of “THE LOCAL “, in particular on page 38 the article headed as YOUTH VOICE ‘Troubles in Paradise’.

My concern is that our students of today are being influenced to believe exaggerated and disastrous effects in the near future due to global warming caused by mankind Our students should be getting both sides of the arguments

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for and against: Pacific islands are not absolutely stable; some islands are actually rising and gaining new ground, while some are falling and losing ground. Global warming has nothing to do with that.

Ocean levels are rising, partly due to man’s global warming and partly to other cyclic phenomenon over which we have no control.

E.g. 25,000 years ago, the world had a mini ice age? Ocean levels fell very low.

Who would we blame for that?

Radicals said our Barrier Reef would be dead by 2000? Now they say it will be dead in 10 years, many say it is dead now. What rubbish!

Be positive, research on coral algae plus natures ways of healing will save our reef if it can be saved.

The ocean level changes will affect Bribie but it will occur over a very long period of time.

Our society worldwide will tackle the problems with increasing strength and implementing design changes and new technology to reduce our emissions to acceptable levels.

The large emitters of the world [china, India, etc ] must change their ways quickly for it is they who hold the key to solving the global warming problem.

Australia’s emissions are miniscule by comparison, but we need to do what we can.

We require affordable electricity to back up our wind/solar plants.

The only zero emission units available are nuclear power stations. They are

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK… Hello everyone, Welcome Readers to Issue 40, In this issue you will find another update on the Pelicans, Queensland wins the Pie of Origin (Beefy’s Pies), fix Bribie Island road, tax payers relief, Beachmere fish kill findings from Dr Diggles and much more.

See what events are on and coming up in August is Book Week held at the Bribie Island Library.

For all the dads out there, we would like to wish you a very happy fathers day, and hope you enjoy the day with family and friends.

This month we lost a Bribie Icon Glen Hickman from a year and a half battle with Cancer.

His memorial service was just a beautiful tribute to Glen and his life, community work and supporting our community and professional achievements, the biggest achievement was his family. The LOCAL News, Island and Surrounds sends their deepest sympathy to Kerrianne and their children.

Warm Regards Belinda Ferguson

Father’s Day

By Amelia Strazdins

Throughout our lives, we are guided by a selected few people. Perhaps one of the most important figures to shape not only our childhood but also our future are our dads. Father’s Day goes far beyond recognising immediate fathers, its purpose, its meaning recognises generations of fathers, grand-fathers, great-grand-fathers. In 2019, it’s about recognising everyone from stepfathers to adoptive fathers. From the little acts of packing lunches to the embarrassing and cringe worthy dad jokes. The first weekend of September is about celebrating and spoiling, even if it means enduring a tedious fishing trip. We often favour barbeques or beach days as popular family activities. Although celebrated at different times across the world, in a multitude of different ways and throughout various cultures, the premise remains the same. While countries such as Britain and the United States of America follow traditions in similar ways to us, many cultures embrace the day in a totally different approach. Take for example Mexico.

Celebrated on the same day as the United States, Mexicans celebrate their

Letters to the Editor... extremely safe and we have the fuel here in Australia.

Australia has been left behind by the rest of the world. Most of the developed countries now have nuclear power stations. France is almost totally nuclear and has the lowest power bills in Europe and the lowest power generation emissions.

Australia needs intelligent, clear thinking Ian Banksia Beach

fathers by participating in a 21-kilometre race around the city. Families complete the course together and after their hardwork head home to share a well-cooked family lunch. In Thailand, Father’s Day is celebrated through dressing up in bright yellow and presenting fathers with the popular flower canna. German fathers put on their wackiest outfit for their special day and often head into the woods for a family picnic featuring some of their traditional dishes, such as Kartoffelkloesse (or as we would call them potato dumplings). Although Brisbane does not offer a 21-kilometre marathon, it is home to plenty of exciting events. Whether it be a trip down the river or heading to one of the many lunches being hosted, something can be found for every dad. The day is about recognising the sacrifices made and giving thanks for all the behindthe-scene help that more often than not goes unrecognised. Thought and effort truly make the day a special one.

So, it doesn’t matter if the breakfast in bed does not go as planned, taking the time to listen to the stories and history that can be shared allows for the continuation of another generation. It becomes the passing of a baton. This year, 2019, we say thank you to all the dads and the sacrifices they make.

Thank you for teaching us and guiding us. To all the dads, happy Father’s Day for another year, may it be as memorable as the last.

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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS With Damian Brown

Cashing in Cans for Two New Ears

Teigan said, “We have begun raising money a few years ago to afford the ear reconstructive surgery and have been quoted between $90-$100k. Thankfully we have about $31,000 raised so far from our Go Fund Me Page and our community recycling program. We know how hard some other people struggle in life so we don’t expect people to give money. There is a Go Fund Me Page set up, but we don’t push any of that.

We thought this would be a learning curve for Hudson – it’s a learning curve for us too– it’s saving the environment with recyclables – Hudson stands at the little shutes at the recycling plant and has to put each item into the shute.

All we need is for our community to bag up cans and bottles so that we

Hudson Ihle On 14th July 2014, Teigan Ihle and her partner Damien Magee were living in their family home at Kingaroy, Queensland and spending most of their weeks nurturing their second and newest arrival to the family, Hudson Magee. Back then their oldest son, Hunter had not long celebrated his 2nd birthday and brother Hudson was just 8 weeks old. Unfortunately, Hudson was born totally and permanently deaf and without ears. It is hard to imagine your child being born without hearing or without a set of ears. As with most regional farming families, the challenge of seeking specialist medical care comes at a huge cost, particularly with the amount of city appointments necessary to treat long-term conditions.

Teigan and Damien spend lots of time travelling to Brisbane and Toowoomba to seek treatment for Hudson’s Hearing Condition.

‘All we need is for our community to bag up cans and bottles so that we can collect them and take them to the Narangba Recycling Plant’

Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting Teigan and Hudson at their family home in Toorbul and was also introduced to their latest surprise daughter, Amayah who was born in February this year.

Teigan tells me there will be no more babies and says that Amayah was not planned but more like an Angel Gift sent from their lost boy.

Since that tragic day, Teigan and Damien have battled through life and moved away from their family home in Kingaroy and relocated to Toorbul.

As Teigan says, “There isn’t a day that passes that we don’t talk about Hunter – it is still hard for us to accept that Hunter has gone from our lives on this earth. We think about what we could have done differently. It’s just hard to accept especially as we celebrate his 3-year anniversary of his passing. It’s

‘If you have read this story and would like to help Hudson reach his goal and of two new ears, please contact his mum Teigan or one of the contacts below – we still need another $70,000 – that’s a few bags of cans.’

‘We still visualize every step of our little boy’s death – every time we visit the Lady Cento Hospital to take Hudson for ear appointments, we relive walking with our boy in his body bag into the funeral car.’

Tragically, on the 14th July 2016, Teigan and Damien’s life changed forever when 2-year-old Hunter passed away from Aspiration (food lodged in his airway). Despite the efforts of his dad and the medical team reviving Hunter at the Kingaroy Hospital and Hudson helps with the loading of the ute being transported to the Lady Cento still raw today as when it happened. We Children’s hospital, Hunter lost his still visualize every step of our little boy’s battle for life on the 24th July 2016 when the life support was disconnected. death – every time we visit the Lady Cento Hospital, we relive walking with As Teigan said, “The prognosis was not promising after the devastating incident, our boy in his body bag into the funeral car. Toorbul is a beautiful part of the but loss is something you never plan or world with a great community and has accept so we prayed and hoped for a always been our holiday spot over the recovery.” years. We felt that it was the best place for us to heal and rebuild our family.”

Hudson playing at the beach

Damien, Teigan, Hudson and Amayah community support and love, Damien, Teigan Hudson, Hunter and Amayah will find peace and long-term happiness together.

Teigan said, “Hudson is now 3 years old and is the hero of this story. He has a congenital condition called, Bilateral Microtia Atresia.” Microtia is a rare birth defect in which the external ear is not completely developed, occurring in one of every 5,000 to 7,000 births.

Microtia is almost always accompanied by atresia, also known as aural atresia, a condition in which the auditory ear canal is either absent or closed. Hudson has been fitted with a Bone Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA) which has been surgically implanted to help people with hearing loss. The idea is that the BAHA stimulates the cochlea by transmitting the sound waves through the bones in our skull, or bone conduction, thereby bypassing the outer and middle ear.

This has provided Hudson with an interim positive hearing function.

can collect them and take them to the Narangba Recycling Plant,” Teigan Said. “It is really tough making all of this happen with two young children and Damien working full time. Hudson is an absolute champion of a boy and understands that the more recycling cans and bottles that he feeds into the recycling chute the sooner he can get his new ears. Thankfully Teigan recently met a Sydney based Surgeon Dr Joe Dusseldorp who has just returned from the United States after 8 years and is an expert in this type of reconstructive surgery. Teigan said, “We were fortunate enough to have a video conference with Dr Dusseldorp recently who has agreed to meet Hudson in Brisbane later this year at the 11th Annual Microtia Atresia Conference.

We are trying to get our money together as soon as possible to allow Hudson to have new ears before he starts school.

The operation for each ear takes about 13 hours and needs to be completed one at a time. All we want is to have our boy looking and feeling like other kids.

Michelle from Toorbul District Reality who knows Hudson and his family said, “Teigan and Damien are a beautiful family and anything we can do as a small community will go a long way to healing this family and giving Hudson his ears back. We have created one drop-off point at our Real Estate Business – we just ask that cans and bottled are placed inside sealed bags for collecting by Hudson and his dad.”

If anyone within the Bribie Area would be able to create a drop off point, the family would be happy to collect the cans and bottles and take them to the recycling station.

It was a humbling experience meeting such beautiful people such as Teigan and Hudson and having the privilege to share a raw human story which can only be described as heart breaking.

The ability of Teigan to generously communicate their story was testament to the strength of this women and an example to men and women everywhere. There is no doubt with

Teigan, Hudson and Damian If you have read this story and would like to help Hudson reach his goal of two new ears, please contact his mum Teigan or one of the contacts below.

Ideas and support are very welcome.

They need a further $70,000 which is a few more bags of cans.

Our Family

Damien Magee (Dad), Teigan Ihle (Mum), Hunter Magee (deceased) 15.05.2014 - 24.07.2016, Hudson Magee 17.05.2016, Amayah Magee 04.02.2019 Contacts

Teigan Ihle (Mum) Mobile: 0430040774 Michelle and Steve - Toorbul District Reality 0405759996 Dr. Joe Dusseldorp – 130059886 e: info@joedusseldorp.com Recycling Drop Off

We would really like help to create a few drop off points for Hudson to collect his cans around Bribie.

Contact Teigan or Michelle above.

Donations

Go Fund Me Page @ HELP HUDSON HEAR

Other Donations or cheques can be provided to Michelle at Toorbul District Realty above References

Hear and Say: www.hearandsay.com.au Recycling Information: www. containersforchange.com.au Damian Brown is a Freelance Writer based in Southeast Queensland Contact Damian at profileyourlife@gmail.com M: 0497424193 `

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Sunshine Coast familyowned bakery Beefy’s has led Queensland to victory in this year’s hotly contested Pie of Origin.

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A local building company contacted me about the recent Palaszczuk Labor Government’s Waste Tax and the impact on their business.

As you continue to read this, let me remind you about how the Palaszczuk Government said their “Waste Levy” (as they prefer it to be known) will have “NO IMPACT ON HOUSEHOLDS”.

Despite this company being aware that the new Waste Tax was being introduced on 1 July, the impact it would have on their business bottom line was unable to be measured until last week when they received their first invoice from their skip bin supplier.

You see the skip bin supplier has to pass on the charges that they’ve had imposed upon them by the State Government. In this case the skip bin supplier has needed to increase his costs per bin by an additional

A comprehensive, two-year evaluation has vindicated the Palaszczuk Government’s moves to address alcoholfuelled violence, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath said today.

Mrs D’Ath said the Government had made some tough decisions when introducing a suite of measures three years ago to tackle alcohol-fuelled violence.

The initiatives were intended to reduce alcohol-related violence and harm in entertainment precincts, drive cultural change around drinking behaviours, and balance a reduction in harm with the interests of patrons and the hospitality industry.

Mrs D’Ath said the evaluation had reported “promising reductions in some key measures of alcohol-related harm across Queensland”.

Its findings included: • a 29 per cent average reduction per month statewide in serious assaults between 3 and 6am, with a 40 per cent reduction in the Fortitude Valley Safe Night Precinct and a significant reduction in the Toowoomba Safe Night Precinct • a 29 per cent reduction in ambulance callouts in Safe Night Precincts between 3 and 6am, and an 11 per cent average reduction statewide • a 12 per cent reduction in hospital admissions of ocular bone fractures in greater Brisbane, and a four per cent average reduction per month statewide • at least one serious crime (including rape and grievous bodily harm) solved per week across Queensland using ID scanner data.

Mrs D’Ath said the rigorous, comprehensive and independent evaluation had been undertaken by the Deakin University, working with the University of Queensland, James Cook University and La Trobe University.

Community $220 since 1 July. There’s around 10 skip bins used per build which amounts to an increase of $2,200 per build on average. Adding further to this financial black hole are the homes they also have under contract (all quoted and signed up prior to 1 July) and the additional house and land packages in the market and in negotiation. This building company estimates the new

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Ultimately these costs have to be passed onto the end consumer – many of whom are first home buyers, retirees building their dream home, or just average joe looking to upgrade. This tax will hit all.

This is but one building company that is already feeling the pinch from this Labor tax grab. As this company rightly put it – “it’s a slap in the face for an industry that needs all the help it can get at this time”.

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Evaluation of measures to tackle alcohol-fuelled violence

Their report, Queensland AlcoholRelated Violence and Night-Time Economy Monitoring – QUANTEM – and the Government’s response to its 38 recommendations were released today.

(Refer Queensland Parliament Tabled Papers database) Mrs D’Ath said the Government would consider and consult on a range of measures to further reduce alcoholfuelled violence, including longer periods for police banning orders and greater enforcement of responsible service of alcohol obligations.

“While we are pleased to see some positive signs as a direct result of the measures we took, we still have work to do,” Mrs D’Ath said.

“Part and parcel of having a vibrant nightlife is people feeling safe about going out. That’s especially what the parents and grandparents of our young people want, and we remain committed to that objective.”

She said the evaluation team had considered a range of datasets,

including Emergency Department presentations and hospital admissions, police and ambulance callouts, court data and comparative data from entertainment precincts.

In acknowledging the positive reductions in harm, it was also important to acknowledge the evaluation found that pre-drinking levels of patrons in entertainment precincts had not changed and remained high, as had levels of harm, and education and awareness campaigns aimed at reducing drunkenness and violence had not been effective.

“Consequently, the Government has committed to support in principle or give further consideration to 28 of the report’s recommendations, which will further address the causes and consequences of alcohol-related violence,” Mrs D’Ath said.

The evaluation also found that mandatory networked ID scanners, introduced in 2017 to identify risky or criminal patrons, had shown reductions in police-recorded assaults.

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You should also consider reporting your scam to other agencies that specifically deal with certain types of scam.

Cybercrime Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network (ACORN)—visit www.acorn. gov.au Financial and investment scams Financial and investment scams Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)—visit www. moneysmart.gov.au or call the ASIC infoline on 1300 300 630 Fraud and theft Your local police call 13 1444 Spam emails and SMS Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)—visit www.acma.gov. au or call the ACMA Customer Service Centre on 1300 850 115 Tax related scams Australian Taxation Office (ATO)—to report a tax scam or verify whether a person contacting you from the ATO is legitimate: • call 1800 008 540 or forward your email tax scam to ReportEmailFraud@ato.gov.au Banking Your bank or financial institution Queensland Office of Fair Trading www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au or 13 7468 Contact your local consumer protection agency While the ACCC is the national agency dealing with general consumer protection matters, state and territory agencies may also be able to assist you.

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• Stay Smart Online Service—www. staysmartonline.gov.au • CyberSmart website—www. cybersmart.gov.au • Protecting yourself online publication – available at www.ag.gov.au/cybersecuriy Mrs D’Ath said ID scanners had provided a systematic way of preventing potentially dangerous patrons from entering venues.

“ID scanners give venues the ability to identify patrons who have a history of violence, in particular those who have been banned from Safe Night Precincts by police or the courts.

“By keeping these troublemakers out, venues have become safer for lawabiding patrons wanting to enjoy a night out, and so have the entertainment precincts where people go,” she said.

Mrs D’Ath said the Government’s response did not support 10 recommendations, which it believed did not strike a reasonable balance between reducing harm, the interests of patrons and supporting jobs in the hospitality industry, or could otherwise result in adverse potential impacts.

“In economic terms, the evaluation found that the initiatives have resulted in an overall benefit of $16 million to the Queensland community.

“The measures have not impacted adversely on industry, with numbers of patrons, licensed venues and live music performances stable or rising,” she said.

Mrs D’Ath said a separate 2017 evaluation by Deakin University had found that support services in Safe Night Precincts had benefited intoxicated patrons and prevented minor crime and harm.

“Because of the initiatives we have put in place, the National Alliance for Action on Alcohol has ranked Queensland’s approach to tackling alcohol-fuelled violence highly, including the best in Australia for two years running.

“The Palaszczuk Government remains committed to engaging and working with key stakeholders and will do precisely that on the further measures that we will now examine to keep our nightlife thriving and patrons safe,” Mrs D’Ath said.

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Talking Business Key Steps to Achieving Success

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Success and being successful, whether it is in life or in business, means having a mindset that enables you to move ahead towards your goals. A bunch of obstacles will always put themselves in your way. That's life. What separates those who achieve success from those who don't is how obstacles are handled.

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Taking Action

Unless you are actively taking ACTION, rather than just consuming content, you are wasting your precious time. When I started my career, many moons ago, there were no social media channels

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And that my friend, is the secret of success...taking momentum building steps each and every day that moves you forward towards your goals. Watching and listening is not ACTION! This is why being organised and disciplined is so very crucial. Creating a plan and then using a MAP measurable, achievable and progressive steps – will keep you on track.

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Controls need to be in place to help maximise your time. This way you're moving forward toward the results you want. By being 100% honest you can easily pinpoint where you can cut down, chop out or build up your schedule.

When you truly want something you make time for it.

How much time do you spend on social media or watching TV, YouTube clips etc? Ask yourself these two questions and be HONEST with your answers: 1) Is it really necessary?

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It's really important to identify what success looks like to you. The reason being is that unless you know what it is that you want to achieve you will never be able to tell if you have got there.

You need to be able to measure and to identify when you have reached the goals you set for yourself. And yes, goals can and do change over time.

It's perfectly okay to set new goals but you must keep track of the ones you have already set, rather than dash off on another tangent. One step at a time is the key.

It's easy to meander - and hey, we all do this from time to time. That's where the power of the MAP lies - getting you back on track after a meandering moment.

Just like all journeys, you need to plan your route. You need to know how you will get to your destination. By mapping out the key milestones, rest points, the quick look around and linger longer stays on your personal MAP you'll be able to achieve your goals.

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FIX BRIBIE ISLAND ROAD

LABOR PUTS BRAKES ON FIXING BRIBIE ISLAND ROAD, Says Terry Young MP and Simone Wilson MP

Federal Member for Longman Terry Young and State Member for Pumicestone Simone Wilson have called on the State Labor Government to get cracking when it comes to fixing the Bribie Island Road.

The Morrison Government announced $20 million of funding for the Bribie Island Road upgrade in the 2019/20 Federal Budget, but both Mr Young and Ms Wilson have been left concerned that the State Government’s inaction means the project won’t be underway any time soon.

Mr Young said the Morrison Government was committed to upgrading the Bribie Island Road, in order to ensure the safety of all motorists who use the road on a daily basis.

“We want to ensure that families travelling to and from their homes and people travelling to and from work during the week can do so quickly and safely,” Mr Young said.

“Tens of thousands of people use this road every day; we need the State Government to give the green light so that these vital upgrades to the Bribie Island Road can start happening now.

“There are intersections along Bribie Island Road that require immediate upgrades. At the top of the list is Old Toorbul Point Road, which is one of the region’s most dangerous intersections.

“I’ve spoken to many people who tell me that Old Toorbul Point Road intersection is a fatality waiting to happen.

“There can be no excuse for neglecting this any longer, the money is there and the Morrison Government is committed to fixing this road”, Mr Young said.

Instead of putting the $20 million Federal funding to work on fixing Bribie Island Road’s priority pinch points, the State Labor Government has put the brakes on, quarantining the funding until 2020/21 with no guarantee given as to when

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upgrades are even likely to commence or even what they will look like.

Member for Pumicestone Simone Wilson said that the State Labor Government’s Transport Minister, Mark Bailey has buried the $20 million Federal funding in the back end of State Budget documents* and listed it as ‘minor regrade’.

“Not only has Mark Bailey blatantly lied about the availability of the Federal funding, he doesn’t care that his Government is neglecting one of our region’s most neglected major roads,” Ms Wilson said.

“On busy weekends it’s gridlock and even local businesses are being made by TMR to put out electronic signs warning people to expect traffic delays.

“This is having an enormous impact on small business operators on Bribie Island as they fear people are not visiting the area because of the warnings being issued.

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“This isn’t a case of bickering over State and Federal funding as the Feds have already stumped up $20 million to fix Bribie Island Road and that money is available now.

“There should be shovels on the road today and there should be local jobs generated from this but with the State Government’s inaction, we won’t be seeing any this year”, Ms Wilson said.

Ms Wilson said she was grossly disappointed in the State Government for not using the Federal funding to fast track traffic signalling at the Old Toorbul Point Road intersection.

“The State Government’s plan is that there won’t be traffic lights installed until the end of next year.

“Hundreds of St Michael's College parents will be left white knuckled navigating this dangerous intersection until the end of 2020 – it’s just not good enough”, Ms Wilson said.

Ms Wilson said that Labor’s inaction and lies about Bribie Island Road funding are clear signs of putting politics before people.

“It’s time now for the State Government to prove its commitment to fixing Bribie Island Road - no more delays”, Ms Wilson said.

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Great Activities for People Living with Disabilities

By Joanne Allison-Schouw

Life with a disability should not stop someone from being active and participating in a variety of enjoyable activities that enable them to thrive and learn more about themselves.

Here at Bribie Respite, we provide a full program of semi-structured learning, social support, outdoor activities and other fun trips.

Our cooking classes are popular because they help everyone understand what foods can go together to make a delicious and nutritious meal. They also teach important skills for household management. At our cooking classes, people are also involved in preparing the food and cleaning up. And we even organise for our cooks to go out shopping and buy the ingredients.

Our aim is to provide people with the tools and confidence to take good care of themselves, go out and about in their community, make friends and ultimately, get more out of life.

We organise different types of special interest groups including outdoor pursuits such as fishing and camping.

These group activities offer a host of opportunities and interesting

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experiences which are both fun and educational.

Through these activities, people can enrich and expand their life. It’s important for everyone to have the opportunity to enjoy time away from home and experience a different environment.

Overnight camping in recreational cabins offers new and exciting challenges. These trips enable people to connect with nature, strengthen their environmental awareness and develop important new skills which they may not otherwise have the chance to develop.

We organise regular trips to local community resources including parks, the library, the beach and further afield to the Sunshine Coast.

We are particularly looking forward to visiting the upcoming Abbey Medieval Festival which is taking place in Caboolture from 13-14 July.

We believe it’s important for people living with disability to have the opportunity to experience different cultural and entertainment events with confidence knowing they have the support they need.

These sorts of initiatives build greater independence and provide stimulating and inclusive social and cultural interactions.

We are a registered provider with the NDIS. For more information on our services or funding please give us a call on 07 3408 2112 or see our website www.bribierespite.com.au

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WATER, WITHOUT BLING!

Water, hmmm not the most exciting subject is it, us Bribieites are surrounded by the stuff, and, if you think about it, even those on the mainland are too, it just takes longer to get to the other side of that island.

Anyway, the water I’m here to rant about is that bland stuff that comes from taps, clear, odourless, stuff without glitter, bubbles or bling, yet it is incredibly important to be drinking enough each day.

Well for a start it’s not boring! It is a life saver! You would be dead in a week if you didn’t stay hydrated, this wonderful stuff regulates your body temperature, protects vital organs, keeps your muscles working and our digestive system needs it to help process our food.

But (insert grizzly voice here) it’s cold, it’s winter, I’m not sweating in the summer heat, so why worry about water? The thought of a big glass of fresh cold water this time of year can seem ridiculous, so you reach for a hot coffee, won’t that do?

Yes, you can get enough hydration through various forms of fluids and foods including juice, milk, smoothies, soup, vegetables and fruit, but water won’t have the calories that all the others have.

If you are trying to drop some kilos, then you need to be seriously looking at changing your fluid intake from other drinks to water. Did you know that a single serve bottle of Peach flavoured

Ice Tea has 7.5tsps of sugar in it?

What about a “healthy” Boost Juice smoothy? Well drink a Mango Magic Smoothy and you would have slurped 12.5tsps of sugar and 442 calories!

Same size glass of water 0 calories!

We have had clients drop 2kgs in a week just by increasing their water intake.

Apart from water reducing unneeded calories, drinking and storing enough water in your body doesn’t just keep you alive, without enough water you can suffer from headaches, muscle cramps and tiredness even if you don’t exercise.

Water intake is necessary to keep all your internal organs working at top performance, and to avoid dehydration, you must drink enough water to replace the amount lost each day during normal activities. So what is enough? While water intake needs do vary from person to person in 2014 the Food and Nutrition Board recommended that women should drink 2.8 litres daily and men 3.4 litres daily through drinks or in food.

Of course if you are consistently exercising you will need even more, especially during very warm weather.

If the weather is warm/hot it is incredibly important to stay hydrated on the day before as well as when you exercise.

So it’s not just about having a slurp of water while you are walking. You

Senior Gentle Exercises To Start Your Day Before You Start

If you feel uncomfortable or concerned about any of these movements do not do them or stop! Only ever move at a speed that feels comfortable for YOU. Start slowly with each exercise until you become used to the exercises, remember that you are asking your body to do something new. You may be comfortable only performing one of the exercises and not be comfortable doing the others. That is ok! Everyone’s body reacts differently to different movements. Never do something that you are nervous about by yourself.

If you are at all worried please have a helpful, stable person around to make you feel more confident and secure.

Let’s get started!

These exercises are a great way to “warm up” your body to start your day. Take each exercise slowly and carefully and only as many times as you are comfortable with! Remember exercising does become easier if it is done regularly and small changes can make a big difference. Even practicing only one exercise a day will help improve your fitness. You can do these sitting on your bed or in a stable chair.

FINGERS AND WRIST WARM UP

Sit comfortably on the edge of your bed or in a stable chair. Sit up tall with your shoulders back and chest up. Bend your arms at the elbows at hold them at waist level. Clench your fists, release and spread your fingers as wide as you comfortably can. Repeat 10 times or as many as you are comfortable doing.

SHOULDERS WARM UP

Sit comfortably on the edge of your bed or in a stable chair. Sit up tall with your shoulders back and chest up. Lift and rotate or “roll” your shoulders SLOWLY forward. Then SLOWLY lift and rotate your shoulders back to the starting position Rest and then Repeat 10 times or as many as you feel comfortable doing.

NECK WARMUP

Sit comfortably on the edge of your bed or in a stable chair. Sit up tall with your shoulders back and chest up.

SLOWLY Lower your chin towards your chest and hold for 10 to 30 seconds.

Bring your chin back up to return to the starting position.

Keeping your chin level SLOWLY Turn your head to the right and hold for 10 to 30 seconds. Bring your head back to the centre so you return to the starting position.Keeping your chin level SLOWLY Turn your head to the left and hold for 10 to 30 seconds. Bring your head back to the centre Return to the starting position. Repeat each stretch 3 times and rest.

BACK WARM UP #2

Sit comfortably on the edge of your bed or in a stable chair. Sit up tall with your shoulders back and chest up. Interlock your fingers and put them in front of your chest with palms facing in. SLOWLY Stretch your arms forward and upwards to chest height and gently push your hands away until you feel a stretch in your upper back . Hold for 10 to 30 seconds. SLOWLY Return your arms to the starting position. Rest for 10 to 30 seconds and repeat 2 to 4 time

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should be hydrated before you begin any exercise session. If you aren’t then you could find that your

drinking a few more glasses of water a day, you will be surprised at how great you feel.

performance, especially if you are exercising vigorously for more than 45 minutes, is really impacted on.

Getting enough water will also help flush out your body tissues and kidneys. One way to tell if you’re drinking enough water is your urine should be pale straw coloured, if you find it is yellow, you may be dehydrated - but don’t forget if you are taking vitamin C or a vitamin B supplement that they can sometimes cause a sunshine yellow glow in your bowl.

Now just because you only walk for 30 minutes that doesn’t mean that you don’t have to worry, if you don’t have enough water before you go for your walk you could find that half way through your walk you feel faint or even worse.

Yes, I know that having a drink of water before walking could mean that you are doing a 100 metre dash to the closest public loo, but isn’t that better than waking up to discover you are getting a free ambulance ride! Anyway the 100mtr dash is good quality cardio hehehe Remember that your muscles are composed of 75% water. How do you think your muscles, and remember your heart is a muscle, are going to cope with your walk if they are as dry as a piece of jerky and not plump and happy.

Okay, and because I do know what some of you are really like…. don’t get the idea that you can replace your water in that “water” bottle with a tasty drop of gin because it looks the same and is more fun.

Alcohol is something that must never be included when exercising and definitely never counted in your daily fluid quantity!

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Wow, you think, I need to drink water NOW! Hang on before you guzzle that gallon! Your body needs time to absorb the fluids you drink, and if you haven’t been drinking enough water for a while the last thing you should do is suddenly drink 3litres all at once!

Start slowly increasing your daily amount of water by adding in an extra glass every couple of days till you reach your goal. Make drinking water a consistent daily habit and honestly after a couple of weeks you will feel better, more energetic and there won’t be any 100mtr dashes!

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Living in a Toxic World Toxins are all around us, everywhere, so much so they may seemingly be unavoidable.

We are constantly exposed to toxins in our everyday lives and we absorb and ingest them through the air we breathe, through our skin, and in the food we eat. Toxins can be found in ingredients in household chemicals, cleaning products, cosmetics, industrial toxins in our workplace, plastics, environmental toxins in air pollution.

Our bodies are natural healers so we are constantly trying to eliminate any toxins that are coming in to our body in order to protect ourselves, heal ourselves and keep us healthy. Over time, a build up of toxins can be too much for the body to handle and you will start to see in in your digestive system, your skin and your detoxification pathways such as your liver will be suffering, leading to ill health. Many of these toxins can have disrupting effects on our endocrine system and can be a contributing factor for conditions like obesity, diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, reproductive disorders and even hormonal cancers. Not only are there external toxins, but internal toxins can also be generated in our gastrointestinal tract from dysbiosis, causing inflammation and oxidative stress, and leading to gastrointestinal symptoms such as IBS and IBD, and can also contribute to conditions such as depression, autoimmunity, autism, Alzheimer’s, obesity and diabetes. This is one reason why our gut health is paramount.

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There are many ways we can minimize our toxic exposure or help to eliminate toxins, by making small changes to our lifestyle. Here are some suggestions. Maybe try just one change at a time: 1. Eat organic 2. Swap out your chemical cleaning products for natural ones 3. Swap out your cosmetics, deodorants, shampoos, soaps, perfumes etc for natural ones 4. Drink more water- filtered water 5. Check your food labels- avoid artificial colours, flavours and additives 6. Minimize your mobile phone use and exposure to EMFs 7. Avoid BPA plastics- switch to a glass or stainless steel water bottle 8. Avoid using insecticides and pesticides in your garden, use natural insect repellant 9. Get enough sleep 10.

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Pelican Update

Cats are better than dogs. It’s a scientific fact!... said no one ever.

It’s the age old argument no one can resolve, so Council’s recruited former

by Sasha Hanton

On Tuesday 16th July a press conference was held by members of the Liberal National Party (LNP) to announce plans for protecting the Bribie Pelicans.

Local Member for Pumicestone, Simone Wilson MP, was joined by Leader of the LNP and Shadow Minister for Trade, Deb Frecklington MP, and Federal Member for

62,825 Longman taxpayers reap rewards of morrison government tax slash

Low and middle-income Queenslanders living in the Longman electorate will start to receive immediate tax relief from next week, with thousands of Longman taxpayers now $1,080 better off through the Morrison Government’s full $158 billion tax cuts package.

26,537 Longman residents will receive the full offset of $1,080 and dual income couples will receive up to $2,160.

Island is seeing the pelicans, they are an icon of Bribie Island, so it is important that we give the pelicans back their roosting spots and reinstate them on Bribie Island.”

Said Ms Frecklington.

Local residents in attendance of the press conference at Bribie Island Bridge included Chris Wilson, organiser of the

The Morrison Government secured the support it needed to pass its $158 billion tax relief plan through the Senate last night, with the first stage of the tax plan to deliver up to $1,080 to low and middle-income earners, with an income up to $126,000, from next week, once they lodge their tax returns for 2018/19.

The second stage of the plan delivers a 19 per cent tax rate from 2022/23 to people earning up to $45,000.

Heather Foord

Terry Young MP, Deb Frecklington Leader of the opposition (State) & Simone Wilson MP with community members Longman, Terry Young MP. pelican march, who has been championing the pelicans during this whole debacle Since the placement of deterrents on and members of the Bribie Island the lampposts of Bribie Island Bridge, Environmental Protection Association Simone Wilson has been fighting to (BIEPA). have the situation resolved for the sake of the pelicans. Now along with Deb In response to the press conference and Frecklington she has unveiled the LNP’s coinciding press release from the LNP, plan to protect the pelicans.

TMR Minister the Honourable Mark Bailey issued a response statement.

In regard to the five roosts installed by the Department of Transport and Main Mr Bailey has said “Five perches were Roads (TMR), Ms Frecklington said “The installed based on an environmental Palaszczuk Labor Government has once assessment conducted for TMR and the again betrayed the local Bribie community new perches are working well. TMR will by returning only five roosts. Labor’s halfcontinue to monitor how they’re being hearted remedy for the pelicans simply used, as has been previously committed, isn’t good enough.” and if we need additional ones installed, Simone Wilson said “Not only will an LNP we’ll do that.”

Government reinstate the roosts on all 13 At the moment the majority of Bribie’s light posts, we will remove the cold callous pelican population is at Lake Eyre, the pelicans still on Bribie are juveniles and less likely to take to roosting.

Local resident Chris Wilson has started to collect data on the pelican population and their roosting habits. By doing this she will be able to see the full impact of the deterrents and how effective the current five roosts prove to be once the adult pelicans return.

As the situation continues to unfold The Local Island and Surrounds Newspaper will continue with coverage.

Simone Wilson MP, Chris Wilson Community Member who lead the campaign of the march across the Bridge and Deb Frecklington MP Leader of the opposition deterrents… We want the pelicans to land on their familiar roosting site without threat of injury.”

When asked by locals how long this will take Ms Frecklington answered “We will prioritise getting this job done, if we are fortunate enough to be elected in October 2020. I know that Simone will be on my doorstep and ensuring that this happens as soon as possible.”

Ms Frecklington also stated the pelicans and local residents should not have to wait till October 2020, and that they hoped to force the Palaszczuk Labor Government to take action on this important local issue.

“With absolutely no consultation the Palaszczuk Government swooped in and removed the pelican roosts, absolutely disgraceful. What we love about Bribie

Light pole on the Bridge with the Pelican deterrent wire

Channel 9 News presenter Heather Foord to moderate the clawing in The Great Debate.

Spokesperson for Lifestyle and Amenity Spokesperson Denise Sims said the free event at Caboolture Library on Saturday August 17 would be full of fun and possible sledging.

“I’m remaining Switzerland on this one,” said Councillor Sims.

“I believe it’s easier for people to train dogs and I think cats are very talented at training their owners.

“The real winner is Caboolture Library which is hosting this ingenious event to celebrate Caboolture Regional Art Gallery’s The Life and Times of Scarface Claw exhibition. A showcase of more than 40 original illustrations by legendary author and illustrator Dame Lynley Dodd.

“If you are looking for a free and fun afternoon out with your friends then definitely get along to this event to see some local celebs go at it like, well, cats and dogs.”

In the cat corner is acclaimed Australian fantasy author Isobelle Carmody and Redcliffe Writers Group representative Jim Higgins.

Bringing the dog fight on the night will be renown writer and USC Professor of Creative Writing Gary Crew and barking mad comedian Jenny Wynter.

Moderator Heather Foord said while she was team dog, she would undoubtedly remain impartial on the night.

“I am looking forward to a fun, spirited event, with lots of rebutting, interrupting and inappropriateness.

“Everyone has a opinion about which one is better - it’s very polarising.”

Councillor for Division 3 Adam Hain said registration for the event was essential.

“Spaces are limited and this event is already proving popular,” he said.

“While you’re in town make sure you hang around to see all that Caboolture has to offer.

“Council has invested millions in streetscaping upgrades and building new parks to help support our CBD’s economy, so now we boast an array of businesses from a Korean chicken house, to a traditional pizzeria and enough coffee shops to keep any caffeine fiend fuelled.”

The Great Debate will be held at Caboolture Library on Saturday 17 August from 4pm to 6pm.

For details and to register visit: www. moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries

The final stage, due in 2024/25, flattens the tax rate to 30 per cent for people earning between $45,000 and $200,000.

Federal Member for Longman Terry Young said the result was not only a huge win for Australia, but for his electorate.

“Last night, the big winners were the millions of hardworking Australians and their families who deserve to keep more of what they earn,” Mr Young said.

“For the Morrison Government to secure the tax cuts that every Australian wanted and voted for at the last election, is a phenomenal result.

“These cuts will be good for household consumption, the economy and the many Australians, Queenslanders and Longman residents who have been calling out for immediate tax relief and long term reform from their Government.

“The Morrison Government was always committed to providing income tax relief to all working Australians, prioritising low and middle income earners.

“Together, we worked and we strived to provide a better outcome for every Australian. And we delivered.”

Child Safety reforms: the next five years

The Palaszczuk Government has today laid out the next steps in an ambitious agenda to reform the state’s child protection system.

Minister for Child Safety, Youth and Women Di Farmer said today’s release of Supporting Families Changing Futures 2019-23 marked the halfway point of a ten-year reform plan arising from the Carmody Report in 2013.

“Our goal is to support families and children who are at risk to break the cycle of disadvantage, to change their future to one where kids and their families are healthy, they are completing education and getting jobs,” “We want to do more than just keep kids safe – we want them to thrive and achieve.

“That means taking a big picture view with families at the centre, and everyone working together to strengthen the support networks of our families, children and young people.”

Ms Farmer said the next 5 year phase would focus on four key areas: CONTINUED ON PAGE 40

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GROUP: Bribie Celtic Fiddlers MEETS: Every last Sunday TIMES: 10am - Noon WHERE: “Vibe” Markets @ Community Arts Centre REMARKS: Regular rehearsals. Keen musicians welcome.

COST: $0 CONTACT: Ross 0490 015 353 GROUP: The Bribie Island Community Parkinson’s Support Group MEETS: On the second Thursday of each month (December and January excepted) TIMES: From 1.00pm until 3.00pm WHERE: In the Anzac Room at the Bribie Island RSL Club, 99 Toorbul Street, Bongaree REMARKS: The meetings are open to people with Parkinson’s and their carers and family members; and anyone in the community with an interest in Parkinson’s Disease COST: a gold coin donation towards postal costs and a gift for guest speakers CONTACT: Co-ordinator David Martin, 0418 750120 GROUP: Bribie Island Family History Interest Group MEETS: We meet in the Anzac Room at the Bribie Island RSL Club at 93 - 105 Toorbul Street, Bongaree WHERE: Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 1pm and the second Thursday of the month at 10am, FEBRUARY to DECEMBER. REMARKS: Members talk about their genealogical finds or ask for assistance with their family research. Numerous meetings feature a guest speaker on various subjects. Why not come along to our friendly club, share a cup of tea, coffee and a biscuit and see if we can find your family with you.

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Fridays - Tai Chi 8 - 9 am.

WHERE: 1798 Pumicestone Road, Toorbul REMARKS: A Church Service is conducted each month - 3rd Sunday at 8.15 a.m. Fr George from St Michael’s officiates.

Our regular monthly meetings are on the 1st Wednesday of each month, with a short Church Service at 9 a.m. followed by morning tea, and the meeting at 10.15 am.

COST: Most activities at the club cost members $2; with non-members $3.

There is a $10 yearly subscription to become a member from May to April every year.

CONTACT: Helen 0428130726, or Ruth: 07 54292310.

GROUP: Bribie Island VIEW Club.

MEETS: On the fourth Wednesday of the month at 11.30 for 12.00 luncheon, which usually includes a guest speaker.

WHERE: Serenity @ The Waterways, Welsby Parade.

REMARKS: VIEW stands for Voice Interests and Education of Women and supports the work of the Smith Family.

Other casual functions – morning tea, movie morning – are held during the month.

CONTACT: If you wish to find out more, or come to one of our luncheons, you could speak to Jennifer on 3408 2152 or Pat 3408 3835

GROUP: Dementia Support group meeting (includes guest speakers MEETS: 3 Monday of every month from 11am to 1pm WHERE: Banksia Beach Croquet Club, Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach REMARKS: Everyone invited to come along.

COST: $2 includes lunch.

GROUP: The Probus Club of Bribie Island Inc MEETS: First Tuesday each month at 9.00am WHERE: Bribie Island RSL Conference Room REMARKS: A mixed fellowship club open to all residents of Bribie Island and surrounding areas.

COST: $25.00 joining fee, $25.00 annual membership fee.

CONTACTS: Mark Sunter (3408-4145) and Ursula Maffey (3410-0792) GROUP: Pumicestone Passage Probus Club MEETS: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 9.15am for a 9.30am Start WHERE: Bribie Island RSL, Toorbul Street, Bongaree REMARKS: PPP is a mixed club and its ethos is Fun, Fellowship and Friendship.

Meetings are relaxed and informative and the club also holds many social events outside of the regular monthly meeting.

COST: Annual Subscriptions are $30 single and $60 Couple.

CONTACT: please phone Kathy Vincent on 3410 1197 or mobile 0406312074 Kathy.vincent5@googlemail.com GROUP: Bribie Masonic Lodge MEETS: On the 2nd Wednesday of the month from Feb – Nov WHERE: 25 Banya st Bongaree at 7 pm.

REMARKS: Any member who has not been a regular attender is most welcome also any visiting member from interstate or country member are welcome also.

COST: Did not provide CONTACT: Nev 0407 300 765 or Ron 0418 858 855 GROUP: Pumicestone Trefoil Guild MEETS: 3rd Monday each month WHERE: Girl Guides Hut, Webster Street, Bongaree REMARKS: Trefoil Guild is the adult section of Girl Guides Australia COST: $70.00 per annum CONTACT: President Marjorie on 3410 0348 or Secretary Pat on 3408 4079..

GROUP: National Servicemen’s Association (Nashos) MEETS: First Tuesday of the Month WHERE: 25 Boronia Drive, Bellara REMARKS: Lunch provided and partners welcome COST: Nil CONTACT: John Price 0439 287 747 GROUP: Sandstone Point mainly music MEETS: Sandstone Point Community & Sports Complex TIMES: 9:30 am Thursdays during school term WHERE: 202 Bestmann Road, Sandstone Point REMARKS: For babies to pre-schoolers and their carer. Full of fun, educational music and musical activity to grow and develop your child, followed by something to eat and something to play with, plus time for you to eat and chat!

COST: $6 child or $7 per family (1st session free) CONTACT: Ph 0413 251 569 GROUP: Ecumenical Children’s Choir MEETS: Every Thursday afternoon of school terms from 3.30p.m. to 4.45p.m.

WHERE: Bribie Island Uniting Church, Webster Street, Bongaree

REMARKS: Open to all children who love to sing - aged 4 to 15 years. Children taught skills in singing and reading music; learn songs that script our children for positive living; share their music and faith with the elderly three times a year and at other times and functions. Children can work towards earning badges for particular skills.

Performance uniforms supplied. Parents welcome at practices.

COST: Nil CONTACT: Margaret on 5497 5777 GROUP: Messy Church MEETS: Every second Sunday of the month from February to November inclusive, from 4p.m. to 6p.m.

WHERE: Bribie Island Church, Webster Street, Bongaree REMARKS: Church for all ages and all the family. Commences at 4p.m. with fun (and sometimes messy) activities which follow a theme - all age activities. Followed by a short celebration around the theme.

Concluding with a delicious evening meal.

COST: Donation CONTACT: Margaret on 5497 5777 GROUP: Association of Independent Retirees. ( National Group ) MEETS: Every third Friday normally.

TIMES: From 9.30am to noon.

WHERE: Cnr Kitchener Rd., & 2 Bohland St., Kedron ( O.E.S.Hall ) REMARKS: The Association of Independant Retirees (AIR) a group of self-minded retirees who are fully or partial self-funded.

We are strong in lobbing the Government of issues affecting our lifestyle.

COST: Small cost for coffee/tea and bickies.

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CONTACT: 07 3881 1820 or 07 3351 4126 after 5.00pm or sitram@powerup.com.au GROUP : Lions Club of Sandstone Point Inc MEETS : 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month TIME : 6.30pm for 7pm start WHERE : Sandstone Point Community Hall, 202 Bestmann Road East, Sandstone Point REMARKS : Local Service Club servicing local area - motto “We Serve”. No ongoing meal cost.

COST : $50 joining fee plus half yearly fees CONTACT : 0435 017752 GROUP; Caboolture Family Research Group Inc MEETS: Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday TIMES; 9.30am to 2.00pm WHERE; Caboolture Historical Village, Beerburrum Road REMARKS; We are a not for profit group and seek your assistance in promoting our group. We offer one hour FREE assisted locally, Australian and overseas research is available at our Club COST; No entry fee to Vill age for CFHRG research CONTACT: 07 54282018 or email us at cfhrg55@bigpond.com GROUP: Bribie Island U3A – University of the Third Age MEETS: 30 different Classes each day for Seniors TIMES: From 8;30 am to 3;30 pm daily WHERE: U3A Centre classrooms, Rec Hall, 156 First Avenue REMARKS: Timetable at Library, Info and Neighbourhood Centres COST $10 a year and $15 per class/term.

CONTACT: 3408 1450 and www. u3abribie.org.au GROUP: Bribie Island Environment Protection Association Inc. MEETS: Fourth Monday Every Month WHERE: Anzac Room, Bribie Island RSL TIME: 7pm PROGRAMME: Interesting guest speakers every month. Visitors welcome.

MEMBERSHIP: Single $15 yearly, Family $20 yearly.

CONTACT: President, Diane Oxenford 0438111163, www.biepa.org GROUP: Bribie Island Orchid Society Meets: Second Saturday of the month for New Growers and fourth Tuesday of the month for the cultural meeting. Plants to be benched by 1pm for judging. Meeting starts 1.30pm Where: The Orchid House, First Ave. service road.

Remarks: Social and informative group, promoting the learning, culture and enjoyment of orchid growing and fellowship.

Cost: Meetings are free, annual membership $15 per family, afternoon tea supplied by members on completion of meeting.

Contact. President, Paul Thomas 0428099938 or Secretary, Teresa Watson 0407782290 GROUP - Being There – Grief Friendship and Support Morning Tea Meets – 1st Wednesday of the month 10am – 11am Where – 2/229 Goodwin Drive, Bongaree Remarks – Hosted by Geoff Bradford, the morning tea will create a space for people to share the story of their grief with people who understand.

Geoff has a wide range of experiences assisting men and women through many forms of grief, his wisdom and insight will al low people to know that it is a normal part of life.

Contact - 0421 8 66 560 geoffbradford2@bigpond.com GROUP - Bribie Island Garden Club Meets – 4th Wednesday of each month at 9.00am for a 9.30am stary Where - Bribie Is RSL Club Remarks - Enjoy a beautiful bench of flowers, morning tea and friendly people.

Contact - Les mobile 0411 049 894 GROUP: RSL (QLD) Beachmere SubBranch Inc. MEETS: Every second Saturday Monthly TIMES: 9 am WHERE: Beachmere Community Hall in Progress Road.

REMARKS: We raise funds to help support serving and retired Defence Force Personnel and their families. New members welcome.

COST: RSL membership CONTACT: Dick 0753272861GROUP: Beachmere Slimmers Inc MEETS: Every Friday at 9am WHERE: Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Aveue REMARKS: We are a friendly support group meeting weekly COST: Joining fee $15, Weekly fee $4 CONTACT: Judy 0401 153 633 & Find us on Facebook Beachmere Slimmers Inc GROUP: Bribie Island Road Runners & Walkers Club MEETS: Saturday & Sunday morning at 6am WHERE: Bongaree Jetty REMARKS: We have runners & walkers of all capabilities. Enjoy a run or walk and join us for a social coffee afterwards COST: $10 annual QRun membership & Gold Coin donation per week that you participate CONTACT: Bruce Vale Club Secretary on 0435014880 or visit our Facebook page GROUP: Beachmere Lioness Club MEETS: 3rd Tuesday of every Month at 9am WHERE: Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave, Beachmere CONTACT: Ella Miles 0418 123 737

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Cranky Lizard Speaks August 2019

A Referendum to change our National Constitution…Again ??

So, here we go again — this is about Aboriginal people in Australia having a voice.

Before any further comments; I place before you some facts. No judgements, no criticisms, no opinions, just some facts.

Definitions ; [ Reader’s Digest Oxford Dictionary,] ABORIGINAL:

[ OF RACES AND NATURAL PHENOMENA] INHABITING OR EXISTING IN A LAND FROM THE EARLIEST TIMES OR FROM BEFORE THE ARRIVAL OF COLONISTS. INDIGENOUS:

[ OF PEOPLE ] BORN IN A REGION. Facts ; [ released by the Prime Minister’s Office in April 2019.]

Budget delivers record funding for indigenous australians in 2019 – 2020.

Total amount in Australian dollars committed is $12 billion dollars – rounded down and conservative; does not include funding for Aboriginal Legal Aid Service, which will be finalised by the end of 2019.

NO ENVY HERE. JUST A COUPLE OF QUESTIONS. HOW IS IT SPENT? WHO ACCOUNTS FOR THE EXPENDITURE? More Facts ; [ from available public sources.]

At least 4 aboriginal members of the federal parliament.

Multiple aboriginal land councils located throughout urban, rural and tribal Australia.

Multiple aboriginal community government councils located throughout urban, rural and tribal Australia.

Aboriginal people in australia access all the usual representative bodies regarding health, welfare, education and housing that are available to all australian citizens as well as their dedicated bodies mentioned above.

Cranky Lizard asks the question – “ Where is the need for a voice for Aboriginal people in our Parliament? “

On the facts presented above, they have plenty of voices, plenty of voices.

No man, woman or child, alive today in this world can change what has happened in years gone by. It is done.

Time has passed and we cannot change it. We may, and do, regret actions that were taken by bureaucrats, settlers, miners and others in those early times in Australia.

An Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, delivered a well-balanced apology to Aboriginal People in the Australian Parliament for those and other actions by settlers. An apology that was demanded for years by Aboriginal advocates; demands that were accompanied by statements that

an official apology would make things better – that was all that was needed – an apology.

So, an apology was delivered.

Australia was a harsh place in those early years of settlement, unforgiving; and Australia was not settled by powder puffs. They were tough men and women and judging their actions at that time by today’s society standards is ridiculous.

But, we, as a Nation, have done that and apologised to Aboriginal people.

It is also clear that within the means available to them at that time, Aboriginal people gave as good as they got. Do not forget that. They were not beaten on any battlefield – disease and social disruption did the terminal damage, not the guns.

Cranky Lizard is well aware that the English language is dynamic and that changes of use and context by words and phrases are all a part of living with a living language. But, there seems to be some confusion about Indigenous and Aboriginal. The definitions remain above; you make your judgement about who is who – Cranky Lizard is very clear about being an Indigenous Australian.

Cranky Lizard was born in Australia; consequently – Indigenous.

So why the confusion? It seems to Cranky Lizard that this nonsense is media driven. Is there something wrong with being Aboriginal? Cranky Lizard does not think so. Being Aboriginal is a source of pride to many Aboriginal Australians, and they have much to be proud of. But there it is. The media seem to run the nonsense, and most of the chattering classes slavishly lap it up!

For many years in the 1980s and the 1990s, Cranky Lizard lived and worked in tribal Aboriginal communities across the Top End of Australia. A healthy, respectful relationship was forged, and Cranky Lizard learned much about our country. That relationship and that respect exist today and Cranky Lizard has regular communication with these people who played an important part in Cranky Lizard’s life in those years.

Cranky Lizard can speak with some experience in these matters. In all those years, not once, not once, did Cranky Lizard hear any moaning about not having a voice. The men and woman of that country got on with their lives.

Their community government council made decisions and they stuck by them.

These places were not self-contained paradises; of course, there were problems; grog being the major factor in much of the trouble. Not once, in my hearing, did Cranky Lizard notice any complaints against white fellas.

We all know that life is not easy for many Aboriginal Australians; they do suffer, and many of them struggle with their circumstances. But they are not alone, and they have widespread support systems. Much of the misery is self-inflicted. Go to Alice Springs and look at what is happening. Grog, drugs and total disregard for law and order have made the place very unpleasant – no white fellas have contributed to this situation.

There are powerful Aboriginal Land Councils and Community Governments in that region of Australia. They speak

with a strong and powerful voice…well, they probably do?

What we don’t know, and probably should know, is that there are tens of thousands of Australian Aboriginal families getting on with lives in our cities, in our rural centres and the bush.

They play sport; they take part in our community organizations, they run their own businesses; without fuss, without bother they contribute to the daily life of this nation in a meaningful, quiet and dignified manner. They don’t need an extra voice.

Young Aboriginal Australian men and women are going to our Universities in increasing numbers and are joining the Nations’ professionals in health, the law, architecture and a raft of social sciences. They do this without an extra voice. They just do it – and good on them for doing so.

So, having said all of the above, and Cranky Lizard knows that there will be some who will be offended by what is written, but it is the truth, and it is there for all those who wish to see, Cranky Lizard asks “ Who is saying that there must be a voice? “

The answer to that lies in the huge Aboriginal bureaucracy, sometimes referred to as the aboriginal industry.

Cranky Lizard makes no further comment about this except to say that during the years in the Top End, living and working amongst tribal and rural dwelling Aboriginal Australians, Cranky Lizard noted that almost all of them were amused by the antics of ATSIC. Enough said.

Australia is not a perfect society. But if any of you who read these words have travelled overseas in recent years, you will know that we do live in a lucky country and that tens of thousands of human beings in other countries want to come and live here; many do, and they contribute in fascinating and wonderful ways to our national life.

We are a successful multi-cultural society. As good as any in the world.

And we are that because almost all of us believe in the fact that we are one! One law for all. One Federal Parliament for all. One system of social welfare for all.

We are One!

There are racial clauses in our Constitution and they need to be removed because they are demeaning to all of us.

Leaving the past in the dust of history; living in today’s exciting and challenging world and taking the opportunities that a richly endowed nation has given us; all Australians, Aboriginal, Indigenous and Immigrant Australians can all contribute to this magnificent nation and live well while doing so. We can. We do not need an extra voice to do so.

Enjoy your days.

Queensland schools grow love for nature on Schools Tree Day which was held at the end of July.

Queensland’s environment is the topic in schools across the state last week as students participated in tree planting activities to mark Schools Tree Day. Schools Tree Day was held ahead of National Tree Day which was last Sunday, which was the country’s largest annual tree-planting and nature care event.

The Minister for the Environment Leeanne Enoch said Schools Tree Day is a great opportunity for students to be actively involved in caring for our environment and learn about biodiversity.

“Students understand the importance of trees and the role they play in our environment, particularly when it comes to global issues like climate change” Ms Enoch said.

“We want to encourage future generations to help spread the message that being involved in something as simple as planting a tree can make a difference in protecting our environment.”

Minister for Education Grace Grace said that more than 200 preschools, kindergartens, primary and high schools across Queensland take part in Schools Tree Day. “Many Queensland schools already have great environmental programs in place and Schools Tree Day is a fantastic opportunity to highlight this,” Ms Grace said. “students are learning about the importance of sustainability and the need to look after our environment, and hopefully inspire other schools to get involved in this important cause.”

Year one teacher at Wisdom College Amie Lucht said that Wisdom College is taking an active part in caring for their local school environment this Schools Tree Day. “To establish an awareness of our environment and its future care for the next generation is a rewarding experience, and this event aligns perfectly with the School's value of integrity as we do our part for the local community,” Ms Lucht said.

“Joining students and teachers in an outside classroom were parents and members of the local community who got their hands dirty to plant and nurture some native seedlings and trees for a greener future.”

Minister Enoch said protecting our environment and keeping it healthy for future generations is a key priority for the Palaszczuk Government.

“We have introduced a suite of initiatives to protect our environment and combat climate change, including setting ambitious targets of 50% renewable energy by 2030, and zero net emissions by 2050.

“Our vegetation management laws, passed in Parliament last year, put an end to broadscale clearing which also goes a long way into reducing emissions.

“The Palaszczuk Government has also introduced the flagship $500 million Land Restoration Fund which rewards Queensland landholders and primary producers for reducing emissions and encourages land restoration.”

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by Sasha Hanton

The dangerous intersection of Bribie Island Road and Old Toorbul Point Road.

On Tuesday 16th July, Leader of the Liberal National Party (LNP) and Shadow Minister for Trade Deb Frecklington MP, visited Beachmere Road and the Old Toorbul Point Road intersection.

Accompanied by State Member for Pumicestone Simone Wilson MP, Ms Frecklington personally observed the condition of Beachmere Road.

Ms Wilson said “I’ve been fighting for the State Government to upgrade Beachmere Road since being elected.

This is a major connecting route for locals and it’s notorious for near misses - safety upgrades are needed now.

It’s time for this Government to get on with delivering what’s needed and for Beachmere it starts right here on upgrading Beachmere Road.”

Beachmere Road is a major road linking to the highway, but there are long stretches of the road with minimal to no shoulder. The road previously held a 100km speed limit which was lowered to 80km.

After observing the road for herself Ms Frecklington said “We’ve been looking at the condition of Beachmere Road and it’s in a pretty sad state of repair.

to go ahead.”

Last year a one kilometre stretch of Beachmere Road was resurfaced between Caboolture–Bribie Island Road and Lanaghan Court, Caboolture.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey in a statement on 19th July said “Last year, we upgraded part of Beachmere Road and will next week conduct additional works along the road after completing works last month.”

During their stop at Beachmere Road, near a local fishing spot, Ms Frecklington and Ms Wilson talked to passing locals who agreed the road needed upgrading.

Moving on from Beachmere Road Ms Frecklington then visited Bribie Island Road to observe the Old Toorbul Point Road intersection. She was joined by Federal Member for Longman Terry Young MP and Ms Wilson.

The Federal Government has announced $20 million of funding for Bribie Island Road to be upgraded in the 2019/20 Federal Budget.

Simone Wilson Member for Pumicestone and Deb Frecklington Leader of the opposition inspecting the danger on Beachmere Road.

This road is a priority for Beachmere residents - but sadly the Palaszczuk Labor Government doesn’t see it this way. I’m supporting Simone by calling on the Palaszczuk Labor Government to stump up the funds for this vital upgrade

In a joint statement Mr Young and Ms Wilson both expressed concern that the State Government’s current inaction meant the upgrades won’t be going through anytime soon.

Simone Wilson MP and Deb Frecklington leader of the opposition in discussion on the state of our roads.

Mr Young said “Tens of thousands won’t see traffic lights here until the of people use this road every day; we end of next year - that’s inexcusable. need the State Government to give the These safety upgrades are needed now, green light so that these vital upgrades there can be no more delays.” Said Ms to the Bribie Island Road can start Wilson. happening now. There are intersections In a response statement from the along Bribie Island Road that require office of Mr Bailey there are plans to immediate upgrades. At the top of the commence work on a $10.4 million list is Old Toorbul Point Road, which Bribie Island Road and Old Toorbul is one of the region’s most dangerous Point Road intersection upgrade in the intersections. first half of 2020.

I’ve spoken to many people who tell Mr Bailey said “As the main access me that Old Toorbul Point Road to St Michael’s College and the intersection is a fatality waiting to Abbey Medieval Festival, the largest happen. There can be no excuse for annual medieval event in the southern neglecting this any longer, the money is hemisphere, our government is backing there and the Morrison Government is Moreton Bay locals by signalising committed to fixing this road.” and upgrading this increasingly busy After seeing the intersection for herself intersection… We’re getting on with Ms Frecklington said “It’s safe to say necessary planning and design the Bribie Island Road is one of the most LNP failed to do while they were in neglected State Controlled Roads in government so we can deliver this this region - with tens of thousands of much needed upgrade for the Moreton people using it every day. Yet it’s been Bay Region as quickly as possible. the Federal Government who’s stump The upgrade will improve safety for up $20 million for urgent upgrades to motorists, freight vehicles and families this road – not the State. That funding is heading to and from school, adding ready to be used. Annastacia Palaszczuk to the $9.75 million already allocated needs to get the green light happening by the Palaszczuk Government for on these vital upgrades and start putting upgrades on Bribie Island Road.” people above politics.”

The upgrade will involve: new traffic The intersection between Old Toorbul signals, four through-lanes on Bribie Point Road and Bribie Island Road sees Island Road, dedicated left and rightheavy traffic especially from parents and turn lanes for traffic turning in to or out school children attending St Michael’s of Old Toorbul Point Road, a signalised College. It is also the main access point pedestrian crossing on Bribie Island for those attending the Abbey Medieval Road, two new bus stops and on-road Festival, which was held over the 13th bike lanes. and 14th of July and saw 30,000 people Mr Bailey said planning was also in attendance. underway to upgrade other sections of During major events such as the Festival Bribie Island Road in the future. and concerts being held at Sandstone “This isn’t a case of bickering over State Point Hotel, Bribie Island Road sees an and Federal funding as the Feds have overwhelming amount of traffic that are already stumped up $20 million to fix sometimes beyond its means to cope with as a single carriageway road. When Bribie Island Road and that money is available now. There should be shovels such events occur traffic signs warning on the road today and there should of delays are required, but local small be local jobs generated from this but business feel the brunt of this when it with the State Government’s inaction, deters visitors. we won’t be seeing any this year…

Ms Wilson said “On busy weekends Hundreds of St Michael's College it’s gridlock and even local businesses parents will be left white knuckled are being made by TMR to put out navigating this dangerous intersection electronic signs warning people to until the end of 2020 – it’s just not good expect traffic delays. This is having an enough.” Said Ms Wilson. enormous impact on small business With the second half of 2019 operators on Bribie Island as they fear approaching it seems unlikely even people are not visiting the area because with pressure from the opposition of the warnings being issued.” that developments will begin on “Locals like me see this intersection as Bribie Island Road until next year. fatality waiting to happen. The State However, the smaller scale upgrades to Labor Government is stalling and we Beachmere Road should begin shortly.

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Bribie Island Community Arts Centre monthly Bribie Vibe Arts and Craft Markets are held on the last Sunday of the month. Many stalls include incredible crafted works –

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One of Australia’s largest and busiest arts centres, with space for display, retail, workshops and studios, and catering for more than twenty kinds of arts and crafts. The precinct is also home to the Bribie Island Woodcrafters and the Bribie Island Gem and Fossicking Club. Numerous other groups.

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New Look for Wildflower - Bribie Island Florist!

We had a chance to head over to Shop 2 - 39 Benabrow Avenue in Bellara to check out the updated store, Wildflower – Bribie Island Florist, and WOW we loved what we saw.

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Situated right near the traffic light pedestrian crossing with plenty of parking, the updated store felt very bright, light and full of colour, and of course the fantastic fragrances coming from the huge range of flowers on site made it even more enjoyable.

Speaking to Lauren we got to find out that she has over 25 years of experience in the industry and has worked in some of the largest florist shops in Australia and abroad. Working for 2 years in London for some incredible and famous clients, she was able to learn the intricate detains of what it takes to put the most amazing and creative arrangements together, while minimising cost to the customer. Simply put she has world class ability, never seen on the island before.

The team consist of a total of 4 local staff members, which also helps boost the local economy, and the girls just love to do all types of work that not only includes flowers, they do gourmet hampers as well. Of course their favourite work is helping out couples

Owner Lauren Kelly with their weddings, but they cater to all types of floristry including general arrangements, special occasions, functions and of course corporate work.

This new shop has a lot to offer the Island and surrounding areas, as it’s the only Florist store on the island that can deliver anywhere locally, interstate and overseas. They currently have a deal going, if you mention you have read the article you will receive 15% off your first purchase, (conditions apply – & includes local delivery only, not Interflora Sales, Offer ends August 2019) so get over to Wildflower – Bribie Island Florist and support the locals who are supporting this community.

For more on Wildflower - Bribie Island Florist head to the website at or call them on 07 3408 7278.

They are currently in the process of updating their site to be a little more user friendly, so keep an eye out as they move forward with their online media.

They will also be running promotions through the Facebook page, where you will have a chance to get updated info on what’s in store weekly.

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Beachmere Fish Kill

by Sasha Hanton

In March this year the Biggs Avenue Lake suffered a large scale fish kill.

Upwards of 54,000 fish are estimated to have died, and a report conducted by DigsFish has revealed this was due to

A photo of Beachmere lake in March 2019. low levels of dissolved oxygen (DO).

Dr Ben Diggles from DigsFish was notified by concerned residents on Saturday March 30th of the fish kill.

Over the next two days he monitored the lake and took samples to determine the cause.

The resulting report stated “Gross examination of several dying fish failed to detect parasitic diseases that can sometimes be associated with multi-species fish kills. Instead, measurements of dissolved oxygen (DO) found that lake water was down to less than 5% oxygen saturation (0.34 mg/L) in many places along the lake edges. This is an extremely low oxygen level that is acutely lethal to virtually all species of finfish.”

DO concentration levels were affected by an algal bloom which had developed in the lake. This was caused by a build-up of nutrient rich storm water from a blockage of an inlet pipe which prevented tidal flushing.

During the fish kill Moreton Bay Regional Council (MBRC) staff placed supplemental aerators around the southern end of the lake which, according to the report, created a limited effect oxygen refuge.

“Overall, several hundred larger “broodstock sized” fish of various species were evacuated by local residents, recreational fishers, OzFish Unlimited volunteers and MBRC workers. It was noted that the symptoms of respiratory distress abated and fish recovered quickly after placing them into water containing normal oxygen content.” Said the report.

Management and protection of these crucial fish nurseries not only affects the fish population but other native wildlife.

“I note the recent widespread community concern about iconic local pelicans and whether they have a place to sit on the Bribie Bridge. While this is laudable, my main concern is that if we continue to allow mismanagement and destruction of our critical fish nursery areas, our beloved pelicans, and other water birds will have nothing to eat. If our waterbirds starve, they will disappear, so let’s get things into perspective and work hard to try to save our vital underwater resources (i.e. fisheries habitats).” Said Dr Diggles.

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Community to MBRC along with recommendations to prevent further large scale fish kills occurring.

Recommendations in the report involve improving MBRC responses to fish kills in the region, removing the excess of anoxic sediments in the lake, increasing the reliability of the supply pipe’s infrastructure and restoring natural tidal flushing and fish passage.

If changes are not made Dr Diggles has said “Based on past experience, we can expect a 95+% fish kill at least every decade or so, or even more frequently depending on the effectiveness (or lack thereof) of council maintenance of the existing system.”

The following statement has been provided by a Council spokesperson on the incident: “Following the incident in March, Council conducted an assessment of the lake’s circulation system and undertook water quality and algae tests. These indicated several factors that resulted in the lake containing nutrient-rich stormwater for an extended period, leading to an algal bloom. The algal bloom affected dissolved oxygen concentrations in the lake, which contributed to the fish kill.

Council has committed to improving the lake system which plays an important role in stormwater management and flood mitigation. Council is currently considering options to improve the functionality of the constructed lake, and will continue to keep residents up-todate as this project progresses. More information is available on Council’s website. https://www.moretonbay.qld. gov.au/Services/Projects/BeachmereLake OR SCAN THIS QR CODE FOR A DIRECT LINK

The report produced by Digsfish Services was not commissioned by Council. However the report has been provided to Council and Council will consider the findings alongside other feedback received from the community.”

On Tuesday March 16th, Dr Diggles received a personal response from Mayor Allan Sutherland.

In the letter the Mayor has said “I am advised that the Recreational Fishing Grant Program provides funding to support activities and projects that enhance recreational fishing in Queensland. DigsFish has suggested that funding via the program be sought for the implementation of automated flood gates as a mechanism to allow fish passage to and from Beachmere Lake. I understand that this is one of a range of options that may be suitable for implementation at this location.

I am further advised that Council’s Drainage, Waterways and Coastal Planning and Environmental Services departments are working to identify practical options to better manage fish populations in the Lake. An Options Assessment will be undertaken to identify a preferred fish management strategy in consideration of a range of issues at the site including elevation relative to sea level, existing tidal exchange processes, flooding, local government planning controls, state approvals and community support.

Once a preferred approach has been identified, Council would be in a better position to pursue as appropriate, funding support from the state via the Recreational Fishing Grant Program or other mechanisms.

Council will advise DigsFish and the community of the outcomes of the

Options Assessment and our preferred course of action to better manage fish populations in the Lake and, as appropriate, the funding mechanism and partnership arrangements Council could seek to pursue to assist in project design and delivery.”

From this response Dr Diggles feels MBRC will continue to refuse to liaise with independent fish passage experts whilst considering options for lake management.

“Unfortunately, leaving fish passage decisions to engineers is what got us into the mess at Beachmere Lake in the first place.” Said Dr Diggles.

Dr Diggles urges locals wanting to help to “read my report and make up their own minds - then let their local councillor know what they think. They should also be very careful about what goes down local drains - no more emptying grass clippings or disposing of fertilizers or other nutrients or pollutants into the drains, or spraying chemicals near gutters or drains, as these all will end up in local waterways next time it rains.”

For those wanting to read the DigsFish report it is publically available on the DigsFish website - http://digsfish.com/ digsfishbeachmerefishkillreportfinal. pdf OR SCAN THIS QR CODE FOR A DIRECT LINK

Second round of australian aid: friendship grants open

Community organisations in Longman are invited to apply for the second round of the Australian Aid: Friendship Grants which is now open.

The grant program is part of the Morrison Government’s commitment to building relationships between our overseas partners in the IndoPacific and supporting community organisations in their efforts overseas.

The three year $10 million program provides grants of $30,000 to $60,000 for activities that work to strengthen relationships with overseas partner organisations and demonstrates innovative development approaches.

Federal Member for Longman Terry Young said he encouraged local community groups in the electorate who are eligible for the Friendship Grants Program to apply.

“This is a great opportunity for eligible community organisations in Longman that provide assistance to communities in the Indo-Pacific countries authorised to receive overseas development aid to submit their application,” Mr Young said.

“So many of our community groups need this support to help them continue their important work overseas and the Morrison Government have provided this funding to make it possible.”

The grant round closes at 1pm on 10 September 2019.

For more information please visit www.dfat.gov.au/friendshipgrants.

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TAFE helps break the cycle for young offenders

Young people in contact with the youth justice system will get vocational training support under a new initiative to help them break the cycle furthering their chances to get jobs.

Minister for Youth Di Farmer said the best way to stop a young person from reoffending is for them to get a job.

“For a young person, getting a job isn’t just about earning money and being independent, it can give them a sense of capability and pride in themselves which in turn is strong motivation to keep achieving,” she said.

“And for young people who have been in contact with the Youth Justice system, it’s also strong motivation not to re-offend.

“But for a lot of young people in the Youth Justice system, it can be harder to complete a qualification due to gaps in high school education, or a lack of family support.

“All young Queenslanders deserve the opportunity to get the skills and education needed to find employment.’

“That’s why today I’m pleased to announced that the Palaszczuk Government will be offering TAFE courses to young people who have been in contact with the Youth Justice System.

“Getting a TAFE qualification can be absolutely life-changing – a key that can open doors to getting a job and breaking that cycle.”

Minister for Training and Skills Development Shannon Fentiman said the Youth Justice Training Initiative opens opportunities for young people in the Youth Justice system to get qualifications in highdemand industries.

“We want all young Queenslanders to have the opportunity to gain an education without barriers,” Ms Fentiman said.

“The Youth Justice Training Initiative offers that bit of extra support to help these young people take the first steps on a path to longterm employment.

“By 2020, more than half of all jobs will require a VET qualification, so by investing in these courses now, we’re investing in young people’s futures.”

Ms Farmer said she would encourage any young person in contact with youth justice to take up the challenge and enrol in a certificate course.

For more information contact the Training Queensland Customer Centre on 1300 369 935.

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Access to staff information will benefit Queensland’s elderly

All private aged care homes in Queensland will be asked to publicly report their staffing information under legislation proposed by the State Government.

Ahead of an address to the Queensland Nurses and Midwives Union annual conference, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said elderly Queenslanders and their families deserved to have the best available information to make choices about their living arrangements.

“We know staff to patient ratios work in the health system, saving lives and money,” the Premier said.

“Now we want to see nurse-to-resident ratios help in the aged care sector, providing comfort and confidence for residents and their families.

“Revelations at the Royal Commission into Aged Care and recent events at the Earle Haven retirement village on the Gold Coast provide a stark reminder that elderly Queenslanders deserve the best possible care.”

“We want private aged care facilities to share their staffing levels for the sake of transparency.

“If they choose not to, we won’t be afraid to reveal the identity of those unwilling to do the right thing by elderly Queenlslanders.

Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Steven Miles said the laws would complement legislatively mandated nurse-to-resident ratios

being implemented in Queensland’s 16 publicly owned aged care facilities.

“It makes sense that public and private facilities are on the same playing field when it comes to transparency and accountability,” Mr Miles said.

“Staffing is a vital factor when making such a decision – you want to know there are enough people working at the facility to ensure it is providing appropriate care and that staffing levels are safe.

“Private aged care is the responsibility of the Commonwealth Government but this is an initiative we believe should be in place for the sake of elderly Queenslanders.”

Queensland’s state-run residential aged care facilities will begin quarterly reporting of their staffing information this year.

The information will be included on an interactive website, which is being developed to help consumers compare private and public facilities when making decisions about their healthcare.

The interactive website will publish four categories of information about public and private hospitals: • general information

• compliance information

• access, process of care and patient outcome data at a hospital level and

• access, process of care and patient outcome data for clinical specialities.

The Queensland Government will consult with private aged care industry, its peak industry bodies and the Commonwealth Department of Health over the drafting of the new legislation.

AUGUST EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

BEACHMERE EVERY MONDAY to FRIDAY AUGUST U3A BEACHMERE - VARIOUS TIMES FOR CLASSES & LOCATIONS – see program of classes for TERM Three www.bang.org. au/u3a OR drop into our office Mon, Tue, Thur 8.30am – 2.30am, Wed & Fridays 8.30-11.30 for more details, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. 0456 685 736 or u3a@bang.org.au.

EVERY SATURDAY AUGUST WITNESSING/ JP SERVICE, 9am - 9.30am Outside IGA, Beachmere Village Shopping Centre, Cnr Beachmere & James Rds. info@bang.org. au EVERY SATURDAY AUGUST BINGO, eyes down 1pm, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Gwen 0448 238 056.

EVERY MONDAY AUGUST BEACHMERE SCOUTS – 6pm – 8pm (ages 11.5– 15 years, boys & girls) Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Avenue, Beachmere, contact beachmerescouts@gmail.com for more information, excl school hols.

EVERY MONDAY AUGUST MAH JONG, 9am-12pm Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Gwen 0448 238 056.

EVERY TUESDAY AUGUST BEACHMERE SENIORS, 9am-11am, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave, Weekly drop in! Gold Coin Donation appreciated. All Welcome: Contact Gwen on 0448 238 056.

EVERY WEDNESDAY AUGUST TENNIS – SOCIAL DOUBLES 8am – 11am, Beachmere Tennis Club, Roger Street Sporting Complex, Beachmere. All levels of abilities welcome. Tea & Coffee provided. Cost is $4. Contact to confirm play 0405 241 698 or 0439 287 414.

EVERY THURSDAY AUGUST SOUL & LINE DANCING, 6-7pm, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Judy 0401 153 633 EVERY FRIDAY AUGUST BEACHMERE SLIMMERS SUPPORT GROUP, 9am Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Av. We are a small friendly support group helping everyone to achieve their goals. Joining Fee $15, Weekly Fee $4, For info contact Judy 0401 153 633 OR Find us on Facebook Beachmere Slimmers Inc. EVERY FRIDAY AUGUST POP UP PLAYTIME – 11am – Noon Free Outdoor Pop-up playtime at the Beachmere Mobile Library.

Explore the wonderful world of free play and help your child develop language skills and creativity. www.moretonbay.qld.gov. au/f5f.

EVERY FRIDAY AUGUST BEACHMERE SCOUTS – JOEYS – 6pm – 7pm (ages 5-8 years, boys & girls) Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Avenue, Beachmere, contact beachmerescouts@gmail.com for more information, excl school hols.

EVERY FRIDAY AUGUST BEACHMERE SCOUTS - CUBS, 5.50pm for 6pm START - 7.30pm (ages 8-11.5 years, boys &

HEALTHY & ACTIVE BOOSTS FITNESS IN BEACHMERE

From 8am till 9am every Sunday Beachmere locals can join in some group fitness in the park. This program, funded by MBRC, encourages residents to use the equipment in the park, as well as the Park itself, to enhance their

fitness programs and, generally, to be more active.

With summer “just around the corner” it’s a great way to work out, meet some new friends and, maybe, find a new “fitness buddy”.

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EVERY SUNDAY AUGUST FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK, 8am - 9am FREE FITNESS in Clayton Park, Moreton Tce, Beachmere, use the equipment in the park with a certified trainer. Turn up or book on 0402 114 201. More info at mbrc.qld.gov.au/ healthy-active/?keyword=clayton (weekly till 15 Dec 2019).

FRIDAY, 2 AUGUST LADIES, LET’S DO LUNCH, Noon, Beachmere Hotel, James Road, Join us and come along and meet some ladies who live, work and play in Beachmere. ALL WELCOME. Food & Drinks at your own expense. Please RSVP to Christine 0413 73 95 73 ladieslunch@bang.org. au.

TUESDAY, 13 AUGUST BEACHMERE MEN’S SHED, 9am, Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave, Contact 0490 871 225 (2nd Tue each month).

WEDNESDAY, 14 AUGUST CRAFT GROUP, 1.30pm, Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craftwork & gold coin donation. Enjoy a cuppa and chat and make new friends while you work. Everyone welcome. Enquiries. Rev Michele 0417 067 992 (2nd & 4th Wed each month).

TUESDAY, 19 AUGUST BEACHMERE LIONESS MEETING, from 9am Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave, (3rd Tue each month) TUESDAY, 19 AUGUST BANG GENERAL MEETING 6pm, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. All welcome. info@ bang.org.au or 0456 818 017 (3rd Tue each month) WEDNESDAY, 20 AUGUST BEACHMERE LIONS MEETING, 6.30pm-7pm, Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. Phone 0417 781 562 to attend. (3rd Wed each month).

THURSDAY, 21 AUGUST BEACHMERE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH, 9am at Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave (3rd Thur each month) WEDNESDAY, 28 AUGUST CRAFT GROUP, 1.30pm, Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craftwork & gold coin donation. Enjoy a cuppa and chat and make new friends while you work. Everyone welcome. Enquiries. Rev Michele 0417 067 992 (2nd & 4th Wed each month) FRIDAY, 6 SEPTEMBER LADIES, LET’S DO LUNCH, Noon, Beachmere Hotel, James Road, Join us and come along and meet some ladies who live, work and play in Beachmere. ALL WELCOME. Food & Drinks at your own expense. Please RSVP to Christine 0413 73 95 73 ladieslunch@bang.org. au.

SATURDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER BEACHMERE MOVIE IN THE PARK “TROLLS”, from 5pm – Costume Competition, Games, Activities, Food Vans.

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[I am not legally trained and write with no legal authority about the definition of corruption or how corrupt behaviour is legally determined. The words written here are my opinion. An opinion formed from many years of dealing with public figures, politicians at all levels of Government and senior business personalities in Australia and South East Asia.]

This word, this very confusing word has been a feature in media, both print and electronic, in South East Queensland for some years.

Much has been said, but what are we really talking about.

The Definition of “ corruption “ according to The Reader’s Digest Oxford Dictionary is broad and covers several attitudes and actions, from moral depravity to description of human corpses.

I am not sure that I would hang my hat on any of those; an alternative might be the ‘ decisions made that are influenced by bribery or fraudulent activity’, and that definition holds for most circumstances. Bribery is bribery; there are no levels of mitigation like it was just “ a small bribe, nothing serious. “ All bribery is serious, that is that – the basis of the arrangement is that in exchange for a favour, granted due to a position of authority at some level,a person is able to gain an advantage either commercial or financial, or both, simply by flinging either cash or benefits of another kind to the person in authority.

In the same breath, we can say that fraud is fraud, no levels, not big fraud or small fraud, just fraud.

In our criminal justice system, there exist levels of punishment for persons convicted of bribery or fraud, and that is fine, I am not discussing our criminal justice system.

It seems to me as if this word, corruption, and the ugly connotations that hang from it, is thrown around far too readily, and that has caused me to reflect on just what we are talking about.

Like many of our English language words, corruption has its origins in Latin where it was used to describe actions that – mar, or destroy.

So, is helping your mate out with a favour that no one else can provide corruption? Well, it would be if you were using public money or public assets – no argument. And it is the use of public money or public assets which is the issue here.

Unfortunately, the untrammelled beast of the social media has made a forum for every self-righteous soul to fling ‘ corruption ‘ allegations about like the old game of spinning the bottle.

The matter is quite simple. If you are in a position of public trust, either elected or appointed and you use that position to gain an advantage for yourself or your associates; then you are probably corrupt.

But if I, as a citizen of our society, fling a carton of beer at a local stock inspector for helping me solve a problem….are we corrupt? Hard to know. I suppose if it happened regularly and the number of cartons increased, then corruption would enter from stage left. Would it not?

More often than not, in the rural communities in which I lived, a carton of beer in the right place at the right time could sort out most issues relating to minor bureaucratic matters. This was common knowledge, never disguised, and the carton was almost always was shared in workplace drinks on Friday afternoons.

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Community I did not then and do not now, see this practice as a problem in our community.

Where we run into trouble is when it all moves up a cog or two ; and a person in authority asserts that authority, either personally or by implication, to halt a legal process, to divert a proper administrative procedure or to have the rules bent for the approval of a plan or project which might be controversial.

This sort of stuff can happen at all levels of Government. In Australia, it is generally quite rare – but happen it does! Thankfully we have institutions in place which can and do deal with with this.

Having observed various debates occurring in the electronic media and across social media, about a corrupt activity, I have formed the view that we need to be fairly careful before we point fingers or make accusations of corruption or corrupt behaviour.

Human frailty exists, and mistakes are made. Actions which seem simple and innocent at the time, are quite often the result of not thinking through the consequences.

In another life, many years ago, I was a young Police Officer in a Southern State Police Force, for a few short years before entering the Australian Army. The Police training course was demanding and being a Police Officer was, as it is now, a position of substance and consequence in our community.

During the cold Southern winters, night shift was long, dark and often boring.

Thankfully there existed a ‘ pie cart ‘; the owner of which was more than happy to chuck a couple of free pies to coppers driving past on cold rainy nights – and they were bloody good pies!

I remember my Sergeant, who like many in those years, wore World War II ribbons on his uniform, saying to me when I mentioned the pies. “ Think how long you trained to get your badge, think what it means to you and the community in general, do you reckon you should sell it off for the price of a meat pie ? “ I did think about that. I always paid for my pies.

I never sold my badge for the price of a meat pie.

And, I am glad about that.

We would love to hear from you about Corruption and your thoughts, please feel free to write a letter to the editor to belinda@islandandsurrounds.com.au

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Longman schools Cash boost for given $200,000 8,600 longman slice of local pensioners, schools community as Morrison Government cuts Up to $200,000fund has been made available for schools the Longman deeming rates electorate through theinMorrison

The Morrison Government has announced it will cut deeming rates for older Australians across the next four years, with 8,600 pensioners living in Longman set to benefit from the cash boost.

In line with the regular indexation of the pension, the decision will take effect from September and will be backdated to July 1.

Across Australia, approximately 628,000 aged pensioners and more than 455,000 people receiving other payments will benefit from the changes.

The lower deeming rate will decrease from 1.75 per cent to 1.0 per cent for financial investments up to $51,800 for single pensioners and $86,200 for pensioner couples.

The upper deeming rate will be cut from 3.25 per cent to 3.0 per cent for balances over these amounts.

Federal Member for Longman Terry Young said the cuts to the deeming rates were a great result for the older Australians living in the Longman electorate.

“As both my parents are living on a pension, I know from personal experience how tough it can be,” he said.

“Therefore, I’ve always been a firm believer that our pensioners, who have worked hard for their entire lives, deserve to live without worrying about the cost of living.

“We have many pensioners across the Longman electorate who can’t go to their local store for groceries without stressing about how much their grocery bill will be this week.

“With the prices of everyday items increasing, it’s essential that we give our pensioners enough to live on.”

Mr Young said the Morrison Government was delivering for the many retirees and pensioners living on Bribie Island, Narangba, Caboolture, Kallangur, Beachmere, and Burpengary and across the Longman electorate.

“I am committed to improving the lives of the people of Longman, including all the pensioners and retirees who live here and that’s what I am doing. This is why I was elected.”

Government’s $30.2 million Local Schools Community Fund.

Online applications for the Local Schools Community Fund opened today and Longman schools can now apply for funding of between $1,000 and $20,000 to fund projects that benefit students and the school community.

Funding for small-scale extensions or classroom refurbishments, new computer facilities, mental health and counselling services, playground equipment, library resources, or sports facilities are all covered through this Fund.

Federal Member for Longman Terry Young said the program was a great way for schools in the Longman electorate to fund projects that will go a long way towards improving their school facilities.

“We want to ensure that every single child in Longman is receiving the best education possible and this Fund is all about providing a helping hand to our local schools so that they can continue to provide excellent education to their students,” Mr Young said.

“Families who live in Longman deserve the very best when it comes to our education providers and facilities.

We know this, they know this and the Morrison Government is delivering for them.

“As a father myself with children who have been to school in this electorate and one who is still at school, I know how important it is for our students to be able to access quality education that will allow them to dream big and achieve the impossible.”

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An energy forecast is about knowing some of the potential energy that can influence you and how to navigate through this time with ease & grace.

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Many people freak out when Mercury goes Retrograde, yet it also provides incredibly potent insights revealing where you may be hiding behind your own excuses…

However, with the New Moon in Leo showing up its activating that inner roar within to take action towards making transformational changes for you on every level…

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Week 1 – Monday July 29th – 4th August – Music For The Soul (New Moon 31st July & Mercury Turns Direct on August 2nd) As you lead towards a New Moon period where you will start considering your options, manifesting dreams & invite magic into your world… With this Leo New Moon, you’ll access that inner lion/lioness through the portal of music… Music that inspires, motivates & accesses that place within that has had enough and wants rapid change now!!!

Music sends vibrational frequencies through every cell and can be used to

connect with you in so many ways… Turn on that music which activates your inner strength to harness this warrior energy & take the action needed to implement the changes you desire…

Week 2 – Monday August 5th – 11th – Playfulness With all the intense energy starting to settle down now it’s time to focus on how to achieve your dreams in a manner that’s relaxed and fun… Remember it’s not about how fast you get from point A to B, it’s about the journey you go on… Your soul is craving some fun, adventure, laughs and enjoying life…

Even the most mundane tasks can become enjoyable when you bring a new perspective towards them…

Week 3 – Monday August 12th – 18th – Feather (Full Moon 15th July) Full Moons are about illuminating possibilities and challenges you to look at things differently… Observe what habits/ beliefs need to be released and know that your past loved ones are with you every step of the way cheering you on…

You may discover feathers along way or memories of your past loved ones filtering into your consciousness, these are all ways that our loved ones that have crossed over, work really hard behind the scenes to show up in your world to let you know that they are showering you with love and encouraging you every step of the way…

Week 4 – Monday August 19th – 25th – Speak Your Truth Now it’s time to have the most intimate conversations with self… To have those real, raw and honest conversations with self that remind you of your incredibly gorgeous

regarding this information. qualities within you and to also give you that gentle kick up the backside to get you moving towards your dreams again…

Reminding you that those dreams you’re chasing, matter on so many levels…

Honour that, don’t downplay them… When you can be fully transparent with self, that becomes a gamechanger… Because then decision making becomes about alignment & a heightened awareness to anything that deviates from your pathway to success…

This month is shaping up to be one where you’ll start seeing all your hard work pay off… Magic & miracles happen everyday, all you have to do is believe & take inspired action…

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As machinery technology progressed over the years, new equipment has been purchased and Bribie Island Carpet Cleaning is thriving with the latest chemicals to ensure your stains are removed without damage and your carpet is squeaky clean and looks like new. The new equipment is suited to all types of carpet cleaning, commercial, units and all homes. Craig is also experienced and offers pest control services.

He does not require electricity or hot water with his high-powered machinery, it runs on Petrol.

Craig has always offered very competitive rates and has been servicing

When Craig is on a job, he will not answer his phone, rest assure when he finishes the job, he will return your call so leave a message.

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9 Peel Street, Toorbul

PRESTIGE PROPERTY

$350,000 ONE OF THE ORIGINAL COTTAGES IN TOORBUL

42 Amy Street, Donnybrook

17 Beltana Avenue, Toorbul

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Offers over $1,100,000

$245,000 1 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms 1 Car Spaces

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Looking for a weekender, fishing shack, or renovate and enjoy Esplanade living in Toorbul.

This knock down is in a lovely secluded street, close to the water.

All the charm of yesteryear, a lovely undercover area out the front, walk inside and appreciate the amount of space, cute kitchen with dining area, Lounge room and bedrooms, lock up laundry.

Good size garage for the boat, kayaks, walk across the road thru the park to one of the best-kept secrets a lovely white sandy beach.

The lifestyle is the draw card for Toorbul, casual coastal living.

Bruce h'way approx 10 mins Brisbane City 1 hour Caloundra 40 mins.

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4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 6 Car Spaces

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"We have listed for the first time this magnificent high quality modified Garth Chapman design Queenslander home perched on approx 7.11 HA of usable selectively cleared land.

The land includes two dams of which one has a continuous supply of fresh water.

Enclosed floor space is 200 m2 + Large wrap around verandah bringing the total to 325 m2.

This top of the range 4 bedroom family home (ensuite in main) was built in 2009 with a lot of thought. The large kitchen with a walk in pantry is fitted with up market appliances and extends to a mega size family room open plan living.

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This property would suit investors or first home buyers, put your personal touch on this charming cottage.

Looking for that holiday get away, or potential retirment home this could be the ONE. Good size block, plenty of room for the boat, walk to the Donnybrook Sports and Community Centre.

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SOLID POST WAR TIMBER HOME THAT HAS BEEN RENOVATED * 3 bedrooms * Polished Floorboards * Large Deck to catch the sea breezes * Timber Floorboards * Lovely kitchen that leads out to the deck * Double car garage * All the work is done Tenant in place so secures your retirement property or investment.First home buyers, you can have the best lifestyle as well as an affordable renovated property.

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$365,000

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25 Amy Street, Donnybrook

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21 Esplanade South, Donnybrook

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Offers Over $360,000 3 Bedrooms rooms 1 Bathrooms 4 Car Spaces

DONNYBROOK LOW-SET BRICK "GARDENERS DELIGHT "

A delightful low-set brick home in Donnybrook Street appeal with lovely gardens, lawn and flowers.

• 3 Bedrooms • Open plan kitchen dining and living • Car port • 2 Car Lockup Garage with 2 rollers and a pedestrian door • Garden beds established in the back yard with removable shade covers and a bore in the back yard. • Wildlife passing thru keep a look out for Rail Birds • Views from the inside of the home looking out This home would suit first home buyers, investors or your future retirement home. Donnybrook is a fishing village with a lifestyle to be envied.

$475,000 negotiable

$328 000

3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Car Spaces

2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Want to get away from it all, but not too far that it's an effort.,1 hour from the Brisbane CBD. 5 acres in Meldale, on Bullock Creek, the property boasts: Jetty Boat Ramp Shed 25m x 7.5 m Council permission to clear.

Building permit in place, House plans done.

1 HOUR TO BRISBANE CBD 40 MINS TO CALOUNDRA CBD

1 Way Street, Meldale

UNDER OFFER

$439, 000 3 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom 4 Car Spaces

DONNYBROOK INVESTOR OR FIRST HOME

ESPLANADE IN DONNYBROOK

SECLUDED, PEACEFUL, WATER VIEWS!

What a cutie in Donnybrook.

First Home Buyers, Investors, Holiday House.

Ticks all of the boxes.

Open plan kitchen dining lounge 2 bedrooms laundry and storage room Outside entertainment area Water tank, town water.

Close to the Donnybrook community and Sports Centre, Post Office Take away, Bait Shop, Boat Ramp.

Tenants in place, we like to respect the tenants and ask for an appointment to be made to view the property.

Located high on the Esplanade in Donnybrook catching the sea breezes and water glimpses, a loved family home that has been well maintained and cared for. Split-level home Enter through the sun room to the Open Plan Living, Dining, and Kitchen. The kitchen has stone bench tops , plenty of cupboard storage and gas cook top and an electric wall oven.

The downstairs area has been freshly painted, has an air conditioning unit as well as a fire place and the lounge room leads out to the front porch where you can see the views to the greenspace parkland and the water.

Meldale is a hidden secret, this lowset brick home with a steel frame is secluded in a quiet location at the end of Way Street. The stand out features of this home is the size of the rooms. 3 Large Bedrooms with built-ins • Large Bathroom Open Plan Living • Kitchen with views • Dining Lounge with fireplace • Outside entertaining area Listen to the birds, hear the fish jump.

Crown land on one side Walk across the park to a sandbank, take the dog for a swim, pump a few yabbies, go fishing, kayaking, put in a crab pot.

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Two mothers called Judith

Ancient Kimberley

By R McKenry

Many years ago when I was teaching in Western Australia's Kimberley, my friend Judy and I decided to drive along the Gibb River Rd during the Easter break. Packing the ute required careful thought: spare tyres, water, camping gear, cooking gear, first aid kit, mosquito repellent and nets, gas bottles, maps, cameras, film.

We set off early next morning. The surrounding Kimberley country was an ancient coral reef which left convoluted rock formations. Blues, mauves, reds of many hues blended to form a mosaic of beauty. At dusk we stopped at March Fly Glen where we unpacked my lamp.

Fortunately, we chose to light it in clearing because flames burst from it without warning. The flames rose upwards and sideways. Judy and I ran in different directions. I was scared stiff, thinking the gas bottle would explode.

We all stared at it for what must have been ten minutes, not knowing what to

do. Then I remember the ute. I called to Judy, ‘ We’d better move the ute!’

Judy ran back to it, jumped in, terror in her eyes, and drove off! I thought afterwards how noble I was, using the word ‘we’ then leaving the action to her.

After we watched the flames for about half an hour I remembered I had a fire extinguisher in the ute. Once again my intrepid companion came to the rescue, grabbed the extinguisher and aimed it at the lamp and gas bottle. The flames died quickly, leaving a very black lamp.

I could never use it again. It would be impossible to turn off because the knob had melted.

We eventually learnt why this drama had happened. The adapter wasn’t tight enough. Gas escaped and burst into flame. This would not be the only time Judy demonstrated her courage and commonsense to me. She and I shared many adventures after that and have remained very close friends even though

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we moved around the world regularly.

Judy survived breast cancer with years ago. Early this year she told me she had terminal cancer. Being a realist, she brought her 70th birthday celebration forward three months. I was amongst friends and family who came from near and far (Broome and Katherine) to share funny stories and pay Judy tribute.

She laughed and cried, as we all did.

After several hours at the party, three of her family carried her back to the car to return her to hospital. I am glad I was there. Her daughter has followed her mother’s example and teaches Aboriginal children in remote Australia.

In Issue 28 I wrote about health care needs in PNG and mentioned a Papuan friend, Judith, who had breast cancer.

Sadly, she passed away recently. Her daughter Anne couldn’t stop crying as she called our family with the news. We were not able to attend Judith’s funeral, but will visit the grave in Kokoda to pay tribute to a generous and hospitable woman. She looked after not only our family when we visited, but also many trekkers on their way to the Kokoda Track.

Both women are examples of dedication to family, friends and community.

Both inspired daughters to teach. Both experienced mastectomies but not health care.

On a different note, It’s about a year since our editor Belinda contacted me and asked me to write a regular column in this paper. I was surprised. 'What do you want me to write about?’ I asked. ‘I looked you up,’ she replied. ‘Anything.

You have lived an interesting life.’

I have done what she asked. However, I have had no comments from readers, feedback which I would appreciate.

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Join the Regeneration: Real Solutions for a Better World

If you are feeling helpless about the climate crisis then you need to see the movie 2040 to get a hopeful perspective on the future if we simply embrace solutions that exist today.

Renewable energy, micro-grids, regenerative agriculture, educating girls, autonomous vehicles and seaweed ocean aquaculture are all explored.

The Australian Seaweed Institute invites you to attend this exclusive screening of 2040 at the Bribie Island Cinema on Wednesday the 28th August 2019 at 6pm.

All tickets must be bought in advance on line at: https://fan-force.com/screenings/2040-bribie-island-cinema/ Seaweed marine permaculture is showcased in the film as a key solution to regenerate oceans as it improves water quality and provides habitat for marine life. The Australian Seaweed Institute is leading a proposal for a new seaweed aquaculture industry for the Bribie Island area and more information will be published in the next edition.

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Vale Glen Hickman – A Bribie Icon and Mr Rentals CoFounder Passed away far to young!

of Bribie Island Community and his memorial service was held in the Auditorium at the Bribie RSL, it was packed with people who all have some amazing memories of Glen and his Family. No matter who you spoke to everyone had their own memories of Glen and they were all fun, with loads of laughs.

Glen’s nephew Sam Fitzpatrick was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer (the same as Glen) on the same day Glen was diagnosed. Sam is currently running in Brumby’s Gourmet Guy Competition and Glen’s family have asked if you could please support Sam by going on line to www.bumbys.com.au and vote for Sam. If he gets the most votes, he wins $10,000 cash and Sam plans to donate the money to Bowel Cancer Australia! So come fellow Bribie Islanders and Surrounds lets support Sam NOW!!!! Go online and give him your vote.

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Construction of new Caboolture special school making headway

Artist Impression: The school is located on the existing Caboolture State High School campus on Lee Street, Caboolture.

Education Minister Grace Grace and Morayfield MP Mark Ryan have toured the site of the new special school in Caboolture and announced the school’s foundation principal.

During an inspection of the construction site today, Ms Grace said Kim Kelly would take the reigns at the $24 million high school which will open on day one of the 2020 school year.

“I’d like to congratulate Kim on her new role which offers a unique opportunity to shape a new school from scratch,” Ms Grace said.

“Kim has been the principal of Gympie Special School for the last two years and brings 25 years’ teaching experience to the table, so I have no doubt she will do a wonderful job.

“She also has a great knowledge of the local area and the needs of local families, working as deputy principal of Caboolture Special School between 2016 and 2017.

“The local economy is benefitting from the project too, with 64 local jobs supported during construction.

“It’s amazing to see the progress that the contractor, Badge Constructions, has made so far.

“The tradies have made plenty of progress on the admin block, library, two classroom blocks, food and hospitality centre and multi-purpose skills centre.

“These facilities will all be ready in 2020.”

Ms Kelly said she was excited about the challenge of leading a new school.

“I’m really looking forward to working with families and liaising with school communities in the Caboolture area, to share ideas and opportunities so that our students have real choices for their futures,” Mrs Kelly said.

“My aim is to develop a sense of belonging and pride in our school

The whole Hickman Clan – This photo represents the typical normal Hickman family get togethers.

Glen Hickman, CEO and Co Founder of Mr Rentals passed away peacefully in his darling wife’s arms, Kerrianne Hickman on the 19th of July 2019.

Glen was an incredible Husband, Dad, Mate (Grandfather), Brother, Uncle, Entrepreneur, Friend and Upstanding Community Member and Bribie Island community is so much better now for his support. We thank you Glen!

Glen and Kerrianne both have given so much back to our community by supporting and being part of many fundraisers here on Bribie Island.

Their tireless time and care for our community was like almost like no other.

The most treasured part of Glens life was his family values and most people who knew the Hickman family saw all of them together often.

They are all so close. Glen’s family and family values was his biggest achievement.

Glen was loved and respected by all

Progress is ongoing at the new School site

Glen’s Nephew Sam Fitzpatrick.

Support Sam by going on line to www. bumbys.com.au and vote for Sam.

“Kim will start in the role after the school holidays in Term 3.”

Mr Ryan said he was eager to see the inaugural students walk through the gates of the school in just over six months’ time.

“We’re expecting approximately 160 year 7-12 students to enrol for Term 1, 2020,” Mr Ryan said.

“This state-of-the-art school is a big win for our local community, with parents excited about the opportunities it will create for their children.

community so that every student obtains a quality education with a clear pathway for their future life.”

Initial stage the school will open in 2020 with: • administration and resources building • general learning areas • hospitality centre • multipurpose skills centre • green space

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Bribie Island Library Geeks & Gadgets Upcoming Activities Is the iPhone XR the best iPhone yet?

The iPhone XR is better than any other iPhone. It has better qualities than the others, and has far more advanced technologies on offer. Let’s scroll through these changes to see what Apple has released.

Prep your favourite soft toy for a library sleepover on Friday 16 Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book Week is on August 17-23, libraries across the Moreton Bay Region with an action-packed literary itinerary.

Celebrations for book week start August 17, with Bribie Island hosting themed stories and a library tour, suitable for parents and children aged 3-7 years. 30 min. No bookings are required, come along to join in the fun.

Prep your favourite soft toy for a library sleepover on Friday 16 August and discover the magic of picture book stories by bringing your teddy, dolly or soft toy to stay for a night in the library. You will even see photos of your favourite toy's antics after dark on our Facebook page and in your library.

Saturday’s are a special time at Bribie Island Library, join in with Dudes read storytime with the special dude in your life. Dads, grandads, uncles, cousins everyone is welcome! Help develop a love of reading through the magic of stories, rhymes and songs. This free activity is for children from babies to 8 years of age. On every Saturday at 10am to 28 December 2019.

that she has written. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to attend.

The grown-ups don’t miss out either and can attend a fascinating talk from David Barnes who is a member of the Genealogical Society of Queensland on 7 August 2019 at 9.30am to 11.00am. David will share his firsthand experience of DNA genealogy.

Registrations are essential for this presentation.

If you aren’t a library member, sign up to join in the fun. It’s absolutely free and you’ll get access to their full range of books, eResources and activities.

The iPhone XR has advanced face ID, but be careful, if you wear sunglasses and try to get in your phone it won’t let you! You need to have exactly the same face and as it was when you enabled the face ID otherwise it won’t let you in.

Its advanced face ID is best protection for your phone – just another amazing feature.

So, what do you think is the iPhone XR the best iPhone yet? Lower price than its predecessor, better features and more colours - I think you’ll be upgrading sooner rather than later!

By Alana Boomham, year 7 from Bribie Island High School.

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An incredible chance to enhance our geographical and historical knowledge and broaden our world view. A brilliant trip upon which we will be exposed to new cultures and ways of life. The opportunity to embark on an eyeopening journey where we will build houses for impoverished people.

For the duration of the September school holidays, 20 students and 2

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by RAW Impact in Cambodia teachers from Bribie Island State High School will be travelling to Cambodia on a humanitarian trip. As students who are fortunate enough to be attending, we would like to share some of the aspects that make the prospect of this trip so enticing.

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The access to two sims also makes for a great feature: work and play all in one!

Having two SIM cards in your iPhone lets you have two phone numbers and connect to multiple carriers or networks, which is ideal for travelling, or people who don’t want to be bound to a single carrier.

For more information on activities in your area search ‘Book Week’ at this address: www.moretonbay.

Building character (as well qld.gov.au/libraries

Monday 5 August, is The Very Hungry Caterpiller Party at 9.30am to 10.30am, try our caterpillar bean bag toss, jigsaw puzzles, handprint painting, caterpillar bingo, musical statues and so much more! Registration is essential to attend this 1hr party for children under 5. Call 3408 1388 to secure your party invite.

Teens 13-17 are invited to register to meet award winning author Isobelle Carmody who will be at Bribie Island Library on Wednesday 21 August. You may recognise her from the acclaimed Obernewtyn Chronicles, The Kingdom of the Lost, The Legend Song or many of the other series and standalone books

The iPhone XR has a true depth camera which means it has created a more sophisticated system that uses structured light. Its depth estimation works by having an IR emitter send out 30,000 dots arranged in a regular pattern. They’re invisible to people, but not to the IR camera that reads the deformed pattern as it shows up reflected off surface at various depths.

This makes this camera the best camera available on mobile phones currently.

Did I mention how easy it is to charge?

In addition to the Lightning connector, they also retain the Qi (pronounced Chee) wireless charging introduced in last year’s iPhones. Wireless charging allows users to charge their iPhones using a supported wireless charging dock or mat without the hassle of cables.

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In contemporary society, many populations are faced with egregious living conditions and it is unfortunate that there is a paucity of people who are aware of this. The experiences that we will be able to take away from this trip will put into perspective just how lucky we are to live in a place like Australia.

We will also be able to aid the local people with the help of a non-profit organisation named RAW Impact.

Of course, this is a school trip, so there is an essential educational element to this journey – participants hope to gain an understanding of Cambodian culture and history from the moment we disembark from the plane in Phnom Penh. Cambodia boasts a very tumultuous and fascinating past and learning about tragic events such as those involved with the Killing Fields will prove to be very beneficial to our overall knowledge of history.

While this is a working holiday, it is not without its leisure time. During the trip, we will be able to visit many brilliant sight-seeing locations – namely, Angkor Wat and some of the beautiful temples. All this, with the bonus opportunity to strengthen friendships with our classmates added in. This trip will truly be one of a lifetime and we are so grateful for the opportunity to experience it.

Though this experience is a fantastic way to drastically alter the lives of many, it is by no means necessary to go on a trip this large to positively change lives. As a community, we should be participating in small activities every day that allow us to have a positive influence within society. So, let’s make it our mission this week to pay it forward and give back to the community.

By Jaz Barrett, year 10 Bribie Island High School

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MICK’S PATCH Landscape plant of the Month Leucophyllum frutescens ‘Lavender Lights’

Well, it’s great to be back from annual leave, although it was very difficult to get away and allow myself some time off this winter, especially due to the large volume of garden related inquiries prior to my departure, but I feel blessed that I could manage some well-earned time off indeed. Unfortunately though, I soon contracted the dreaded flu upon my return from my break and the workload that needed my undue immediate attention, had taken a further setback due to the severity and sudden onset of my flu symptoms. But alas, this too has now passed, and my spirit is back and growing stronger by the day and we are finally back on track once again servicing our important customer base. Yahoo! This whole experience really got me thinking about the selfemployed contractors out there like myself who may not be in a position to take a simple holiday due to their ongoing commitments or expenses from running their business venture, and also, I think that a lot of people don’t realise that if self-employed people do manage to take holidays, they don’t get holiday pay or loading or sick pay, and as a result, one has to be diligent and sock all their profits away and plan well in advance to enable such a luxury. It’s hard enough balancing your BASstatement, employee taxation and super obligations and preparing your own business taxation affairs while simultaneously balancing your own household budget and expenses, never mind quoting and converting leads to actual bookings to enable your business to function accordingly, so take care and schedule yourself some well-earned time off -if this sounds like you?

It seems we certainly had some rain when I was away, and the lawns look pretty good as a result and after finally getting the time to inspect and cut my own front lawn this week my neighbour soon alerted me that he found evidence of lawn grub egg sacks on the eaves of his property, so, in almost disbelief, I began inspecting ours also, and sure enough, I was amazed at finding a dozen or so egg sacks too. It seems that the unusual winter rainfall we received this year had prolonged the presence of this pest before the cold spell finally kicked in, which is unusual for this time of year. Although long periods of cold weather tend to discourage the moth, you can try applying some molasses to your lawn via a hose on apparatus, which will annoy the grubs (as does soapy water) and they should begin to surface and perhaps the local birds may soon have a feast indeed (grubs with sugar on top). Due to the thickness of molasses its best to dissolve in warm water to make it more soluble and spreadable before applying, but a little goes a long way though, as it tends to froth under pressure, and if this is the case, perhaps the lawn may need another hosing to dissolve any residue to be sure.

Well, that’s enough sweet talking this issue. Take care and stay warm!

Leucophyllum frutescens, has many cultivars and is native to Chihuahuan Desert, Rio Grande, and Texas in the USA, which is why its commonly referred to as ‘Texas Sage’ or ‘Barometer bush’, although not related to actual Sage of the Salvia genus, Leucophyllum frutescens, is a small compact evergreen shrub that can grow to 2 metres tall with silver-green to greyish foliage and is adorned with an abundance of mauve tubular flowers during spring and summer.

The reason why they call it a ‘Barometer bush’- in the USA, is that the flowers literally burst all over the plant after the monsoon rains. L. frutescens, is drought resistant, salt and wind tolerant and suitable for coastal planting. Two of the most common cultivars sold in Australia are L. frutescens ‘Lavender Lights’ and L. frutescens ‘Lilac Elegance’ and they generally grow to 1.5m tall x 1.5m wide and perform well growing in full hot sunny exposed coastal conditions and of course, they thrive here on Bribie Island.

Leucophyllum frutescens ‘Lavender Lights’, does best in well-drained soils and responds well to pruning and can also be shaped into a tight mounds or hedges.

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by Mick O’Brien

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Sustaining BiodiversityBeneficial insect biocontrol

Ok, I have been writing about the benefits of sustainable gardening practices and the importance of non-reliance on chemical control methods to help curtail excessive pest pressure in the home garden for a few years now.

And from time to time I manage to document some interesting little strategies to encourage beneficial insects to feed in our patch and also the benefits of biocontrol and how exactly they predate on some of our most common pests, like aphids, mealy bug and scale insects.

But beneficial insects have been playing a huge role in keeping some pests at bay for over 100 years now, especially in large scale farming practices worldwide.

Back in 1888 in California, the citrus industry was almost wiped out by the cottony cushion scale infestation, the pest pressure became so well established that year, that the citrus trees appeared white like snow from a distance. Specialists in the field soon realised that the cushiony scale was not a threat to the Australian citrus industry, so a trial began in importing hundreds of thousands of our native ladybird larvae Rodolia cardinalis to California for initial biocontrol. Within 12 months the Australian insects had helped to control the entire cottony cushion scale outbreak in the Californian citrus industry which helped prevent the entire industry from collapsing. See Image below: Rodolia cardinalis and her larvae feasting on cottony cushion scaleIcerya purchasi.

In Australia, we have many pests that can be controlled by biocontrol agents. For example, the Silverleaf whitefly- Bemisia tabaci, has become well established as a major pest which causes a reduced yield and quantity in the cotton and sweet potato crops. This pest has the ability to introduce viruses too. One solution is a tiny yellow parasitic wasp- Eretmocerus hayati, which lays its eggs directly under the whitefly larvae, hatches and then penetrates inside the hosts larvae, which as a result reduces the pest pressure naturally, meaning less need for chemical control. Interestingly over 90% of Australian cotton these days is genetically modified with (Bt) technology, Bacillus thuringiensis, which is a natural bacterium, and when ingested by caterpillars such as Helicoverpa armigera, (Cotton Bollworm), poisons them.

Using the genetically modified cotton strains has reduced the pesticide usage in the industry by 92%, according to the ‘Cotton Australia’- fact sheets. Now, this coupled with the biocontrol using the parasitic wasp- Eretmocerus hayati, for the Silverleaf whitefly pest has got to be a good thing for the industry and the environment indeed. I am passionate about sustainability as many of you know and I am fortunate to meet some fascinating inspiring role models who live and breathe their passion with their chosen career path, and a chance meeting last month with Zen Kynigos, an operations manager for a leading commercial biocontrol farming enterprise, called‘Bugs for Bugs’, was exciting indeed. The commercial enterprise grows biocontrol insects such as the parasitic wasp- Eretmocerus hayati, which I mentioned above, and array of commercial quantities of biocontrol agents like predatory mites and lady beetles to only name a few, but I really resonate with their mission statement.

“Our mission is to help Australian growers achieve best practice pest management with minimal pesticides”.

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Some well-shaped Leucophyllum frutescensmounds in the landscape!

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Child Safety reforms: the next five years CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 making sure children have safe, secure and stable places to live; supporting children’s mental, physical and emotional health; helping children into education from kindergarten through to their transitioning into adulthood; and making sure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are connected with culture and community.

“The strategy lays out how different government and non-government agencies will work together in a unified way to achieve important outcomes for Queensland children and young people,” she said.

“It looks at everything from improving child immunisation rates, to getting more kids involved in sport, supporting parents through the Triple P program, and looking at ways to support young people in care getting into university.

“Through this strategy and Our Way, our 20 year strategy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families, we will continue to build on our work to reduce the overrepresentation of Indigenous children in care, strengthen their connections to community and culture, in genuine partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities.”

Ms Farmer said the Carmody Report recommended reviewing the child protection system at the halfway point of the reform program, to make sure policies and practices were still in line with best practice.

“In the five years since we began reforming the child protection system, the needs of the families we’re working with have changed significantly, so this halfway point is an opportunity to adapt what we’re doing to meet those needs,” she said.

“Our child protection system is strong, even though workers are seeing more and more complexity in the cases they’re dealing with – ice, for example, wasn’t on our radar in 2013.

“In just the past year, we’ve seen a 20 percent jump in the number of families we come into contact with who are or have been affected by methamphetamines.

“We’re also much more aware of domestic and family violence as a community, and its effects on families and children.”

Ms Farmer said the Child Safety reporting would be updated to be more accurately reflect the way Child Safety was working with families.

“We have the highest standards in the country, because we must sight every child at the centre of a child safety investigation and this will continue,” she said.

“For our most urgent cases, once which must commence within 24 hours, we will continue to consider that investigation has commenced only when a child safety officer has sighted that child.

“Five and ten day matters will commence once a Child Safety Officer starts gathering and reviewing information about the case, which brings our reporting into line with other jurisdictions.”

Ms Farmer said completion timeframes would also be extended to reflect the more intensive work being done with families.

“Our Child Safety Officers are working with increasingly complex cases, and from the very start of an investigation they’re working much more intensively to reduce risk to the child,” she said.

“This means investigations are taking longer, but the results are that fewer children are in need of protection after those investigations are complete, which is the outcome Justice Carmody wanted.

“These changes will better align Queensland’s practice with other Australian jurisdictions and maintain our high standards – and importantly, continuing to deliver positive outcomes for Queensland families.”

Community

The Beachmere Men’s Shed scores council community grant funding

The Beachmere District Men’s Shed (BMS) will receive a $13,000 boost after successfully securing community grant funding from Moreton Bay Regional Council.

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The $13,000 contribution from council will be used to fund a large proportion of internal fittings for the Men’s Shed.

Division 2 Councillor Peter Flannery said he was thrilled council was able to provide BMS with a community grant to cater for the group’s growing needs.

“This community grant will enable the guys to fit-out stage one of their new complex with two unisex bathrooms with facilities to support people living with a disability, kitchen and office,” he said “I’m hoping these works will be so successful that even more locals sign up as members to this great local branch.”

Cr Flannery said BMS had been active since 2017.

“From arranging workshops on how to use tools correctly, to courses on furniture making and even hosting fundraisers, the list of benefits that this amazing group brings to our community is wide-ranging.

“I'm very happy council has been able to assist the men so they can continue their great work to not only help each other but the community also.”

Cor De Waard, President of BMS thanked Moreton Bay Regional Council for their support. Mr De Waard said the grant would fund the fittings for the communal and wet areas of the Men’s Shed.

Cr Flannery said local groups should be commended for their outstanding work in the community.

“Budget 2019-20 is all about delivering healthy lifestyles opportunities, so we’re happy to help facilitate the growth of this great local group,” he said.

“This is a brilliant example of how council continues to support organisations across the Moreton Bay Region and promote a healthy and active lifestyle.

“I would like to thank each group for taking the time to make a funding application to the Moreton Bay Regional Council community grants program.”

For more information, or to find out how your organisation can apply for a community grant from Moreton Bay Regional Council visit www. moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ grants.

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Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP, joined Commissioner Katarina Carroll today for the announcement of a major step forward for front line police officers.

A new contract arrangement will mean all uniformed first responder officers will have body worn cameras.

and the public with confidence that evidence is being recorded without prejudice,” Commissioner Carroll said.

Minister Ryan said the Queensland Government was pleased that police were being equipped with wearable technology.

The contract arrangements will also deliver a significant improvement in body worn camera technology.

“Body worn cameras have proven to be beneficial for police officers as they allow officers to improve their response in relation to threats against community safety.

That’s a massive increase from the initial 2100 government supplied devices that previously comprised the body worn camera fleet.

"Ian Leavers and the Queensland Police Union were the orginal proponents of body worn cameras.

The new contract will increase the Queensland Police Service body worn camera fleet to 7,700 devices.

It’s a win-win; more cameras and better technology to deliver significant benefits to police and the community.

As well, this new arrangement means that all uniformed first responder officers will now have access to two important technologies, body worn cameras and QLiTE tablet devices.

The Queensland Police Service was the first policing agency in the Asia Pacific to implement a body worn camera regime.

The Police Service’s early adoption of technology plays a vital role in the way police operate on a daily basis.

The Queensland Police Service uses a ‘borderless’ policing model under which police are moved in numbers to where they’re needed, when they’re needed.

Not only are there more police in Queensland than ever before, but the QPS is also more mobile and agile.

And technologies like QLiTEs and body worn cameras support that policing philosophy.

Commissioner Carroll said body worn cameras used by police officers were vital policing tools as they provided an impartial record of events and interactions.

“The clarity of real time footage can not only facilitate a quicker resolution to criminal investigations but also provides police officers

“This increases transparency of QPS responses and ensures consistency in digital evidence handling procedures.

"They sought the election commitments on this and I am proud the government has delivered for police.

"As Ian Leavers says, the body worn camera is the modern equivalent of the old police notebook.

"I will continue to ensure police have the tools they need to do their job," Minister Ryan said.

Fast Facts

• QPS body worn camera fleet increase to 7700 devices • All uniformed first responder officers will now be allocated with a body worn camera • Cameras are high- definition and industry- leading for their design and purpose • Officers won’t have to physically attend premises to collect footage, freeing up resources • Reduced administrative time for officers redirected to the front line.

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The Moreton Bay Region will welcome some of Australia’s finest PGA Legends as the Ladbrokes PGA Legends Tour swings into the region next month.

Councillor for Division 1 Brooke Savige said the region would play host to backto-back events at:-

Pacific Harbour and Bribie Island Golf Club between August 1 and 2.

“More than 50 PGA Professionals from Australia and New Zealand are expected to compete in the Pacific Harbour Legends Pro-Am,” she said.

“It’s estimated this event will inject more than $120,000 into our economy with an average tourist spend estimated at $278 a day.

“This event isn’t just exciting for the competitors, it’s also great news for our local economy.”

PGA State Manager Broc Greenhalgh said Bribie Island was the perfect fit to hold the event.

“Over recent years, Bribie Island and Pacific Harbour Legends Pro-Ams have been some of the most anticipated tournaments due to the region’s wonderful climate and exceptional hospitality,” he said.

“The ability for these events to attract world class fields and a significant number of interstate visitors to the region provides a great platform for economic growth and further profiles the Moreton Bay Region as a golfing destination.

Cr Savige said the event reinforced Moreton Bay as an active healthy region.

“Being healthy and active is what we pride ourselves on and it’s also the reason why we’re investing more than $34 million this financial year into parks and recreation infrastructure and facilities to give our community more reasons to get out and about and moving,” she said.

“I encourage the community to take a break and head out to Bribie for this fantastic competition.

“While in town make sure to visit Bribe Island Seaside Museum or head to one of our beautiful beaches like Woorim or the stunning Bribie Island National Park.

OLDER AUSTRALIANS ENCOURAGED TO ROLL BACK THE CLOCK

Bongaree Bowls Club is taking a step towards curbing low physical activity rates among older Australians by encouraging them to "roll back the clock" through lawn bowls.

Roll Back the Clock is a Bowls Australia initiative, in partnership with Sport Australia, that aims to boost physical activity rates among Australians aged 65 and over through bowls, light exercise and education.

Presently, as little as 25-percent of Australians over-65 meet the Department of Health's physical activity guidelines of 30 minutes of activity per day.

Health-related reasons, including physical and mental health, are the main barriers for older Australians participating in sport or physical activities and bowls is seen as a lowimpact, socially-inclusive activity that can be enjoyed by individuals of all ages.

Roll Back The Clock programs incorporate a two-part activity lasting

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Sessions are adapted for individuals, with benefits ranging from enabling participants to perform activities of daily life more easily, to withstanding injuries and providing a sense of accomplishment and achievement.

In addition to the physical health benefits, engaging in physical activity and group sports for older Australians provides increasingly important opportunities for socialisation, peersupport, and conversation that reduces the possibility for loneliness related physical and mental illnesses.

Roll Back The Clock will be staged regularly at Bongaree Bowls Club, 54 Toorbul St, Bongaree over four weeks, commencing 21/8/19.

More information and registration for the program can be found at https://www.bowls.com.au/getinvolved/roll-back-the-clock/

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Bongaree Bowls Club – Rolling along

The Pennant competition for the Moreton Bay District Bowls Association is under way with eleven divisions in the Men’s section. Bongaree Bowls Club has teams in Division 5 and Division 9. All teams are having a great deal of success and are of top of the ladder in their divisions after week three. Keep up the good work boys – Happy bowling

New generation of Fisheries patrol officers inducted

The longest-serving Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol (QBFP) Officers have welcomed a new generation of recruits to Parliament House on their induction day.

The fisheries compliance officers are part of a new intake under the Queensland Government’s $20 million Sustainable Fisheries Strategy 20172020.

Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner said the inductees included three Indigenous officers and an Asian liaison officer.

“This diversity recognises that the QBFP works with fishers from many backgrounds and sometimes requires specialist cultural and language skills,” Mr Furner said.

“The new recruits will be based around our state, from Weipa in the far north all the way down to Redlands in the south east.

“Among them we have the son of a currently serving officer, and the brother of a currently serving officer whose father was also a member of QBFP, making ours a truly multi-generational force.

“Today we are also paying tribute to some of our longest-serving staff with five officers who commenced with QBFP in 1989 and another who has been with the Patrol for 37 years.

“In an era when people tend to highly mobile moving between different jobs and career paths, it’s gratifying to see members of the public service who are so passionate about their work they make it a lifelong pursuit.”

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Bribie Island Golf Club Ladies results from 4th June, 2019 to 27th June, 2019 TUESDAY, 2nd July, 2019. Single Stableford.

Div 1: Winner V Jones 39, R/U M Pearce 37 C/B. Div 2: Winner Y Nicklin 39, R/U I Coburn 37. Div 3: Winner V Miller 36 C/B, R/U H Croukamp 36. NTP’s Hole 4 J Graham, Hole 7 C Loimaranta, Hole 14 R Gardiner, Hole 16 L Cockerell, Hole 4 Div 3 2nd Shot H Croukamp.

THURSDAY, 4th July, 2019. Monthly Medal Sponsor Woorim Pharmacy.

Div 1: Winner L Buxton 73, R/U M Bailey 76, 2nd R/U D Benghamy 78. NTP’s Hole 4 D Hayward, Hole 7 L Buxton, Hole 14 D Benghamy. Div 2: Winner S Weeks 73, R/U R McKinnon 75 C/B, 2nd R/U J Umlauft 75. NTP’s Hole 4 C Whitney, Hole 7 D Dunn, Hole 14 H Winterflood.

Div 3: Winner S Ferrante 76 C/B, R/U J Barrett 76, 2nd R/U H Croukamp 77C/B. NTP’s Hole 4 H Croukamp, Hole 7 H Croukamp, Hole 14 H Croukamp.

TUESDAY, 9th July, 2019. Chapman Foursomes.

Winners S Peet & L Cockerell 72 C/B, R/ UM Hood & Y Nakamura 72 C/B. NTP’s Hole 4 L Gwyther, Hole 7 L Wood, Hole 14 C Loimaranta, Hole 16 C Whitney.

THURSDAY, 11th July, 2019. Single Stroke.

Div 1: Winner D Benghamy 72, R/U J Malone 73. Div 2: Winner L Wilson 75, R/U V Leggatt 76 C/B. Div 3: Winner P McKenzie 74, R/U D Sullivan 76. NTP’s Hole 4 S Kurtz, Hole 7 H Winterflood, Hole 14 J Graham, Hole 16 R Cantrill, Hole 14 Div 3 2nd Shot M Nixon.

TUESDAY, 16th July, 2019. Single Stroke.

Div 1: Winner D Bengamy 72, R/U V Smith 75. Div 2: Winner S Peet 74, R/U M Barbeler 76. Div 3: Winner V Miller 72, R/U S Ferrante 78 C/B. NTP’s Hole 4 R Cantrill, Hole 7 S Ferrante, Hole 14 L Gwyther, Hole 16 C Loimaranta, Hole 14 Div 3 2nd Shot N Aylott.

THURSDAY, 18th July, 2019.

Foursomes Championships. Sponsor Victorian Nicholson Real Estate Team.

Gross Winners M Thomsen & L Urquhart 130, R/U J Malone & D Neilson 137. Nett Winners C Watson & S Smith 108, R/U J Dorhauer & S Ferrante 115.5. NTP’s Hole 4 W Robinson, Hole 7 D Hayward, Hole 14 A Driver, Hole 16 D Hayward.

TUESDAY, 23rd July, 2019. 4BBB Stableford.

Div 1: Winner S Smith & C Watson 44 C/B, R/U J Wyatt & L Wood 44 C/B 2nd R/U S White & M Bailey. NTP’s Hole 4 J Dorhauer, Hole 7 W Robinson, Hole 14 J Umlauft, Hole 14 Div 3 2nd Shot N Aylott.

Martin FitzGerald from Harcourts Bribie Island presenting the winners of the Member/Member category their trophy, S. Smith and C Watson for our Dragons Abreast Ladies Charity Day held today.

THURSDAY, 25th July, 2019. 4BBB Stableford. Dragons Abreast Ladies Charity Day. Sponsor Harcourts Bribie Island

Member/Member Winner S Smith & C Watson 52, R/U H Winterflood & V Jones 51, 2nd R/U H Creedy & V Miller 50.

Member/Guest Winner S Nicolson & L Urquhart 53, R/U N Aylott & J Marsden 52, 2nd R/U V Learoyd & J McAtamney 51 C/B.

Almost 1 million Queenslanders hooked on fishing

The results are in and Queenslanders love fishing more than ever, with almost 1 million casting a line over the last year.

Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner said new survey results showed almost one in five Queenslanders went fishing at least once in the past year.

“More than 8,500 people have taken part in Queensland’s biggest survey of recreational fishing in six years,” Mr Furner said.

“Based on the responses, an estimated 943,000 Queenslanders, or nearly 19 per cent of the population, cast a line at least once over the last year.

“Six years ago only 15 per cent of people surveyed said they’d gone fishing, but these latest results show that the popularity of fishing in Queensland is growing.”

Mr Furner said the growth in numbers underlined the importance of the Palaszczuk Government’s Sustainable Fisheries reforms.

“We are determined to build a legacy of a sustainable fishery for our children and our grandchildren,” Mr Furner said.

“With close to 1 million Queenslanders enjoying fishing and an increasing number of tourists contributing to growth in related industries, we owe it to future generations to look after this resource now and in to the future.”

Mr Furner said participation rates in most of regional Queensland were also increasing.

Victoria Nicholson from Victoria Nicholson Real Estate Team presenting the trophy to Linda Urquhart (left) and M Thomsen, gross winners of the Ladies Foursomes Championships which was played on the 18th of July last.

“The largest increase was on the Gold Coast, where more than 13 per cent of people said they’d been fishing at least once compared to just under nine per cent in the last survey six years ago,” Mr Furner said.

“But it’s in north Queensland where the passion for fishing truly lies, with 38 per cent of people in the Mackay Hinterland, 36 per cent in the Far North and 34 per cent in the Northern hinterland areas casting a line in the last year.

“And it seems people are getting hooked on fishing at a younger age too, with the survey showing more than 23 per cent of respondents were under the age of 14, compared to 20 per cent six years ago.”

The second stage of the state-wide recreational fishing survey is now underway with more than 2,500 households invited to complete the 12 month logbook diary to contribute their important recreational catch and effort information.

The Palaszczuk Government is committed to supporting recreational fishing in Queensland and providing a world class recreational fishing experience.

This commitment has included $10 million for the establishment of three net free zones in 2015.

The government also provided $100,000 in matched funding to each of Cairns, Mackay and Rockhampton to promote the net free zones.

Mr Furner said the latest findings were timely with the release last month of its $100,000 recreational fishing grants program.

“The grants program aims to support activities and projects which enhance recreational fishing across the state,” he said.

Applications closed earlier in July and are currently being evaluated.

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Bribie Island Boat Charters

Boat rego stickers to expire in October

August 2019 Fishing Report – The Island and Surrounds

Frustrated boaties will no longer be troubled by faded and peeling boat registration stickers come 1 October this year.

The Palaszczuk Government has called time on requirements for vessels to carry registration stickers.

Photo Supplied - Brendon was pretty happy with this 40cm sweetlip; taken with a bit of squid, off Banksia Beach. in beetroot juice. If it works, it works…

Photo Supplied - Look what Arlo caught on his birthday!! South of the bridge, drifting near the western shore.

Good job, Arlo!

Well, the first week of the recent school holidays was a washout but the second and subsequent weeks have been typical winter weather. Only those few days of rain, then cool, dewy nights and comfortable days. The temperatures have been a little above average and with very little wind. Some of the breezes have come from the west, which can play havoc with the fishing, but there has still been plenty of action over the past few weeks.

I said last month that July is often the month that the big flathead fishing takes off, and luckily, I was right! The rain before the last weekend of June did chill the air and made all the difference to the flathead fishing. Good catches of flathead have been more common with the cold mornings. The clear water over winter has made bait fishing tricky with them but hard-bodied lures and live yabbies or bait fish have certainly been working well.

Ningi Creek has been a favourite spot to try for flathead. Annette caught a 61cm flathead up in Ningi Creek, using prawns.

Andrew and Craig also scored well in Ningi Creek. Andrew said it was very dull until the last hour of the falling tide, then they got lucky. He and Craig brought in four flathead, 56, 54, 45 and 45cm, by trolling with Hard-Z lures.

If you’re shore-based, then casting out lures over the flats is a good tactic, using the incoming tidal flow to tempt the fish.

Gary’s usual spot is White Patch, often standing up to his thighs in water. One recent morning, he had too big a haul to keep and had to throw some good ones back (maybe still hungry for the next lucky fisher).

One fish that hangs out on the same sandbanks as flathead are flounder.

You can pick up a few flounder in the cooler months of the year, which should not be ignored, as they are an excellent eating fish. Graeme enjoyed some lovely flounder, after using his special recipe for bait. Fool-proof apparently; see if it works for you – fillets of chicken soaked

Whiting have been showing all along the yabby-banks of Banksia Beach, as well as north of the Ningi Creek marker. Live yabbies or live worms are the best way to go for winter whiting, but if you’re in the right spot, at the right time, almost anything works. Nick was able to get onto whiting in Ningi Creek, as well as Banksia, using live worms. Tuan, Tom and Pat found them in Ningi Creek as well – “lots of them!”.

The neap outgoing tides over winter are usually a good time to try for tailor. Cold mornings are the best time and pillies or garfish have been the best bait.Watching for birds is a way to find tailor, feeding on baitfish. Look for flocks of terns hovering over the water and frequently looking down or diving into the water.

The birds are feeding on the baitfish, which have been forced to the surface, usually by tailor. You can often see the flash of tailor feeding under the surface.

Another bit of entertainment in July and August is to watch the little black cormorants. At this time of year, they gather up in squadrons and push schools of baitfish into tight balls. Then they go crazy, diving and coming up with a fish, quickly swallowing it then diving down again. Great fun!

The real snapper season in the Passage is from June to October. One of the most popular snapper spots is just outside the Pacific Harbour canals, at the Ripples.

Early in the morning, especially over the top of the tide, it is common to see boats anchored up or drifting over the Ripples.

It is very easy to find when the tide is moving as the water takes on a rough surface appearance – look for the area of “corrugated” water, hence its name.

It is here that snapper congregate over winter. Throwing a lure or bait in where you see them chasing baitfish up to the surface often results in a good hook-up.

Acting Transport and Main Roads Minister Steven Miles said it made sense to end the need for boat rego labels after the stickers for cars were phased out in 2014.

“Boat registration stickers peel and fade because they are constantly exposed to the harsh weather and there are still offences associated with not having one properly displayed,” Mr Miles said.

“That doesn’t make sense really and boaties have called for us to get rid of them, so we are.”

Mr Miles said Maritime Safety Queensland, Queensland Police Service and compliance partners would continue to enforce registration of vessels through the vessel registration numbers on the hull.

“We’re getting rid of stickers but not registration requirements,” Mr Miles said.

“Boat owners will still need to ensure their vessel is registered and registration renewal notices will be sent to them as usual before the due date.”

Transport and Main Roads will continue to provide boaties with registration information and tools to remind them of their registration expiry/due date.

Boaties can sign up to receive email reminders for their boat registration at https://www.service.transport.qld. gov.au/ecorrespondencepreferences.

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Out beyond Bribie, Troy and his mates have been finding all sorts of fish, on overnight stays out at Hutchies and Smith’s reefs. The list includes coronation trout, moses perch, sweetlip, snapper, amberjack – all caught with pilchards or mullet.

If you’ve got a spare moment on Thursday, August 8th, head over to Bongaree Jetty for the Fishability QLD Platform Community Fish-off.

Fishability QLD is a not-for-profit organisation that creates fishing and leisure activities for disadvantaged, disabled or socially isolated people.

It should be a great chance to enjoy community, not to mention the sausage sizzle (just $3 will see you fed!)

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0536 1112 SA 1715 2336

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0620 0.31 1202 2.03 SU 1805 0.31

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0622 0.51 1217 1.91 TU 1816 0.62

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0021 0654 WE 1259 1857

2.05 0.54 1.89 0.73

0154 0832 WE 1449 2056

2.14 0.44 2.01 0.73

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0.51 1.81 0.31 2.54

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Welcome to August and the feminine influence of the 2 vibration beautiful souls. 2 is duality of body and spirit, the priestess. She brings creativity and beauty with her along with resilience.

This period of time is especially profound where forgiveness is concerned. In forgiveness healing is found. The universe wants us to know that forgiveness is not a weakness, in fact is it takes great courage to face a hurtful situation and to forgive someone. Forgiveness is a gift we give to ourselves, it does not mean we need to forget but to move through pain, learn our lesson and heal.

The vibration of this whole month is cooperative, and compliant due to the subtle, resilient bend of the two.

Any partnerships formed during this period time will be fruitful and long standing both in the profession setting and with close personal relationships.

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The feminine energy of the new moons on 1/8 and 30/8 along with feminine vibration of the 2 heightens our intuition to a level that will not be seen again this year. If you are searching for answers, these dates are particularly powerful. The new moon also carries the goddess as its symbol which is doubly powerful with the 2 goddess vibration.

Take advantage of the double goddess for a makeover, new hair, new look. Get out in mother nature for a power surge. August’s vibration is also good for building routine, especially healthy and healing selfcare routines.

Across 1. Untidy condition 5. Story line 9. Wood spinner 14. Golden calf, e.g.

15. Midwest state 16. Directional symbol 17. Devoted 19. Taunt 20. Moment 21. The Grim ____ 22. Indigent 24. Printing measures 25. Elevates 29. Historic canal 31. Auto 34. Otherwise 35. Establish again 37. Snouts 39. Outcome 40. Singer Paul ____ 41. Count 43. Patch up 44. Very tiny 45. Flounder's kin 46. Supermarket rows 48. Mule's kin 49. Guns the engine 51. Dissertation 54. Set free 59. Car accessory 60. "Oz" character 62. Kidney, e.g.

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21. Harness strap 23. Go back in 25. Subscribe again 26. Unattended 27. Magazine edition 28. Look 30. Carousel, e.g.

31. Desert beast 32. Make up for 33. Tears apart 35. Not phony 36. Robbins and Allen 38. Meetings 42. Flagmaker Betsy ____

46. Wards off 47. ____ of Man 48. Thai, e.g.

50. Clear the blackboard 51. Jogging gait 52. Rabbitlike animal 53. Margin 55. Canyon sound 56. Moistureless 57. Sensitive 58. Flock mamas 60. Quiet!

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More great entries

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Thanks Mariah Glynn (5) for another great entry!

Thanks for all the hearts down the side, it got to mine!

Thanks to all the other entrants it is always so hard to pick a winner!

Keep colouring!

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Have a creative and healing month, Michelle

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State Labor Government has pushed your $20,000,000 to upgrade

Bribie Island Road into the long grass Beachmere Road, what a disgrace!

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 July 2018 - Federal LNP announces $20M for priority upgrades to Bribie Island Road with funding immediately available.  July 2018 – Simone Wilson MP writes to State Transport Minister outlining priorities for the $20M set to fix Bribie Island Road, including immediate action on Old Toorbul Point Road intersection.  July - December 2018 – Simone Wilson MP continues to seek answers from the State Government on their progress for the $20M during Parliament, Questions on Notice and in writing.  October 2018 – State Transport Minister Mark Bailey falsely claims to media Federal LNP funding “appears to have dried up”.  November 2018/January 2019 - Communications by the Federal Government and Federal Transport Department to the State Government and State Department of Transport on necessary arrangements for funding to flow.  January 2019 – Simone Wilson MP writes to Premier, State Treasurer and State Transport Minister about Pumicestone’s road upgrades priorities, noting the Federal $20M is waiting on the State Government to give it the green light and get it to work on fixing Bribie Island Road.  February 2019 – Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities confirms (during Senate Estimates) $20M ready to go yet still waiting on the State Government to do the paperwork.  February 2019 – Simone Wilson MP ask the Queensland Transport Minister a question on notice: “Will the Minister advise why it is taking so long to agree to add this project to the Queensland schedule of the National Partnership Agreement on Land Transport Infrastructure Projects?”. Question brushed off by Minister.  April 2019 – Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk issues media release stating: “If Queenslanders are to receive a fair share we need to see in tonight’s Federal budget…the full $20 million of funding for the Bribie Island road promised in the Longman byelection.”  June 2019 – State Labor Government puts the Federal LNP’s $20M in the State Budget papers and pushes it into the long grass, noting it only for ‘minor regrades’, no other detail provided.  July 2019 – Bribie Weekly media story: “the $20 million…has been held back until the 2020-21 financial year…It will instead be used for other projects along Bribie Island Road which are yet to be decided. This comes after Mr Bailey previously claimed the Federal Government’s money didn’t exist.”

Since being elected, I have been calling on the State Labor Government to urgently upgrade Beachmere Road and all I ever hear from them is “it’s not a priority”.

Earlier this month, Deb Frecklington, Leader of the Opposition joined me to inspect the disgraceful condition of this road. This is the number one issue raised with me by Beachmere locals and it’s not a fair go. Funding is needed to commence the urgent upgrades now.

I will keep fighting on this for as long as it takes.

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Beachmere’s 150th Birthday Celebrations The wonderful group BANG is busy with preparations for Beachmere’s Sesquicentenary celebrations in 2020. This is set to be Beachmere’s BIGGEST party EVER, so if you would like to be part of organising this much anticipated event contact info@bang.org.au or call 0456 818 017.

Congratulations to the Gambling Community Benefit Fund Round 100 Recipients $29,800 - Bribie District All Age Social Activities Centre to paint interior & purchase furniture $10,687 - Caboolture Radio Club to purchase and install communication coverage $35,000 - Caboolture Pony and Hack Club Inc to construct a shed $19,740 - Community Men’s Shed Bribie Island Inc to complete shed extensions $ 3,346 - Queensland Manx Society Inc to purchase tent, signage and mounting frames $ 5,295 - Sandstone Point Community Association for equipment hire

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