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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

Welcome to issue 53! In this issue our feature story is going back to Bribie Island Cinema’s. Just one of our local own and operated businesses that had to completely shut down during the COVID 19 restrictions. It’s a great read!

We welcome new advertisers to the LOCAL News, and as usual we ask you support our local businesses and keep them going. They need all the support from their fellow locals.

This issue also has many local community articles primary and with the state election nearing, we have our local candidates working hard with key issues here, State Leader of LNP Deb Frecklington has been visiting Pumicestone, looking at the conditions of our roads at Fiona Gaske (LNP Candidate for Pumicestone). There is a Great Article about Godwin Beach Eco Campsite Development Raising Concerns by staff writer Moza and Bribie Island Research Centre Key to Queensland’s Seafood Security.

Enjoy your read!

Warm regards Belinda Ferguson

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The views expressed in Letters to the Editor are not necessarily those of the editor or publishers of the newspaper.

Dear Belinda, Having just read Cranky Lizard and the editorial by Harvey Fewings I totally agree with both of these stories.

Being born and bred in this wonderful country and having travelled overseas, I for the life of me can't see why we have to be like any other country with these outrages acts of destructions of our historical statues. I for one a voter, would never vote for a greens candidate in any election as greens belong in the garden where they can do the most good as mulch!

Yours sincerely, Evol Holcombe.

From Steve Warner, Bribie Island (Wow! Interesting subject. Very difficult to hold to 100 words but thank you.)

RESPONSE TO CRANKY LIZZARD “BLACK LIVES MATTER” Aboriginals who consider themselves not disadvantaged are obviously the ones who recognize the advantages offered for improvement. So we recognize there is a high and a low end in their society.

This is no different from our European society except the aboriginal lower appears much lower in our eyes, not necessarily in theirs. To us there is a problem, so how do we address it? 200 years later here we go again!

In my naievety, I believe the problem

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to be a lack of education covering both societies. I believe that education should come from proven educators from their own society. Aboriginal educators would carry more respect from their own race and this education would be for young and old and the training covering aboriginal and European culture building a respect for both. Constructive disciplines need to be introduced including religious respect.

Dear Editor, 158 WhitePatch Esplanade applied to MBRC for 'Material change of use-development permit for Home Business (Manufacturing Hobby Items).

Town Planning approved as 'Code Assessable', so the public have no right of appeal, disragarding their own guidelines for this applicant. i.e. Home Business does not include Hobby, and does not involve manufacturing.

The problems of White Ignorance and Conditions are (1) Metal/Steel Garden Denialism can be addressed by: Sculptures are the only approved use/ • Indigenous deaths and injuries in product.(2) products are not to be custody being properly investigated advertised or displayed outside the by independent tribunals, with no house, including the veranda, However, police or prison industry interference, garden sculptures can be used for but with power to prosecute. personal use within the gardens.

• Teaching all Australians, the A development compliance team are TRUE history of European supposed to enforce conditions, yet this invasion and occupation – the home business displays business signs murders, the massacres, the diseases with 'Take a Pricelist', and the veranda and dispossession, the rapes, is crowded with items. the taking of children – so they can’t Commercial businesses should be continue to deny that those things outraged that this Home Business can happened. display goods as hobby items.

• Telling all Australians, the truth about Concerned residents should contact the complexity and achievements MBRCouncil about this abuse of of Indigenous culture and history, so conditions. long deniedand disregarded by Complaints can be made online (Lodge whites in favour ofa “primitive a request), phone 32050555, email nomad” narrative. mbrc@moretonbay.qld.gov.au and Tony Longland demand action. “ Mr Longland, Thank you for your Lesley Shelley White Patch comments about Cranky Lizard’s article. I have forwarded your comments to Cranky Lizard and I have been informed that Cranky Lizard My suggestion for helping to solve the is consulting with a number of other problems besetting the Aboriginal Lizards before responding to your community in Australia would be for article – which response shall appear the government to put the millions of in the next issue. You will appreciate dollars it spends on this community that in these matters, there are not by emulating what we saw on the Peta many ‘ woke ‘ Lizards. Once again, Credlin show a couple of weeks ago thank you for your comments.” The wherein a group of Aboriginal children Editor. who showed promise were taken into a private boarding school, everything provided free including uniforms and it was a joy to see how well they had Virtually all humans need a reason to integrated with the other pupils and 'get out of bed' - governments handing how much they had achieved with this out social security and feeling they have programme there was an 86% rate this 'done their best', will never change the particular time it had been over 90% current status quo. If you and 10 friends previously. Some of them had said they straight out of school were offered wanted to return to their community as regular social security and therefore teachers to pass on their knowledge. never needed to work - would anyone There is no doubt that children are the accept? Assuming good education and future and education the answer. family support, probably not...but what I’m afraid I cannot recall who funded about in 3 years time, even 10 years this programme but this is definitely later, would anyone take up this path of the way to go, I also recall a well known least resistance?

Catho,ic Priest who took in problem What if meaningful jobs were created in children and they learnt skills such these communities, some possibilities as mechanics and it turned their lives could be: around. There was also a programme • furniture manufacturing (which many years ago run by Aboriginals who could be used in social housing). taught their children on their own farms • artwork (ban asian imports of fake to handle horses and learn skills to aboriginal artwork). enable them to find employment.

• management of National Park's Not sure what happened with this! using traditional methods where Kind regards possible including guided tours Gillian Adams (majority of NP's are currently woefully under resourced and overun with feral animals and invasive flora anyway) • agriculture depending on the Bribie Island Garden Club Meeting region - possibly even the planting and AGMwill be held on 26th of traditional foods eg fruits, nuts August 2020 etc for sale in restaurants and supermarkets.

9am for 9.30 start RSL Auditorium Give back the reason to get out of bed, . to learn meaningful skills and regain Due to RSL covid rules numbers control of their own communities on the will be limited to 70 members path to self sustainability.

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After a 3 month closure due to Government COVID-19 regulations, the Bribie Island Cinema have re-opened their doors! After a period of uncertainty and lagging behind most other industries in being able to re-open the cinema industry was given the approval to do so in late June.

Like other businesses this meant a lot of work, a COVID plan, scheduling movies and staff, new procedures, ordering stock, restarting advertising and everything else that is required to operate a cinema.

We recently interviewed Bribie Island Cinema Owner, Luke Warburton to discuss this and more in detail: we covered off Luke’s interesting background in radio and the cinema, how he bought the cinema, the effect of COVID-19 to the industry and the future of the cinema. We include some information from this interview in this story, to watch or listen to the full interview visit www. islandandsurrounds.com/podcast

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Bribie Cinema viewed from the outside, a local landmark

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Matt and Luke inside the cinema, where the podcast takes place Luke is a hard-working and driven individual, very professional for someone so young. I still shake my head that he could have bought the cinema at age 24 - I wrongly assumed his parents must have paid for it or he was the Manager (shame on me). The interview is a must-watch for those struggling with motivation or wondering how a young person can succeed in 2020, and in particular in our area where so many businesses unfortunately fail. His story is one of hard work and perseverance.

Make sure to watch the interview where we go in-depth on this topic. Back to the cinema....

The Bribie Island Cinema is in my opinion a local landmark - it may only be 25 years old (does age define a landmark?, I don’t think so) but there is a connection between our local cinema and our community. I don’t know how to explain it but there just is.

Maybe I’m biased because of my passion for movies and the quality time I have enjoyed at the cinema with my family. Or maybe it is the great value where you can see a movie and get a combo including a drink, popcorn and chocolate for under $20, you could nearly slide in an ice cream but that would be too naughty....: for that price you would be lucky to get you a large popcorn at the multiplex cinemas! Or maybe it is the service and the smiles that always greet you or when one of your kids inevitably spill some popcorn that nothing is ever too much trouble.

Or what about instead of driving 30 minutes each way to Morayfield, paying more money, going through all the street lights now along Bribie Road: we can simply go to the local cinema, just down the road, see a friendly face and support a local business, all while doing something we enjoy.

After purchasing the cinema in 2015, patronage continued to grow right up until March 2020 when we all know what happened. The cinema has been so successful in fact that Luke was able to fully renovate the cinema in 2018, basically gutting the interior and starting from scratch. New seats, carpets, screens, surround sound and other equipment. This wasn’t a planned renovation but due to the success of the business to this point, it became an option and then reality. The timing of

the renovation was ideal due to some impending blockbuster movie releases.

2018 was a year of blockbuster movies and so was 2019 and 2020 was looking to be more of the same. The Avenger movies were and are massive during this period, along with other movies that went into the top 50 all-time box office list like The Joker, Aladdin and The Lion King to name just a few.

The new Bond movie headlined a wide range of blockbusters due for release in 2020. Streaming services were not having a negative effect on people going to the cinema. The ‘experience’ of the big screen was and is still a big winner.

Cinema offers a great experience for date nights, family outings, charity evenings, kids hanging out or even flying solo (I’m fine with that). It is one of my favourite things to do.

One thing I learnt from Luke is that just because a movie is a blockbuster in Hollywood or globally does not guarantee success at Bribie either. Like I tell people, “Bribie is a unique community.

Forget what you think you know when you cross the bridge”. This rings true when you consider the biggest movie in Bribie Island Cinema history is.....drum roll please....Jumanji 2 2019!! Extremely closely followed by (10 tickets less!), Jumanji 1 (2017)!! This can make movie selection for Luke a challenge and one that he admits he gets wrong more than right: maybe he is being a bit hard on himself....

A scan through the top 50 grossing films of all time will show that there is no Jumanji. But it is the number 1 movie of all time (since 1996) here at Bribie Island. I will leave that one to our readers to work out! I had to scan the list over and over but couldn’t find it! I guess we are a unique bunch here on Bribie and surrounds!

You must be thinking what effect did COVID-19 have on the cinema industry?

The answer is it effected the industry on a number of levels. Firstly, people were not willing to go to the cinema and understandably so and restrictions were put in place in relation to the number of tickets sold (due to social distancing).

Soon after this point cinemas were required to close by the Government.

When discussing this with Luke I thought there would be some bitterness about the forced closure but in fact it was seen by him as a positive and the right thing to do at the time.

Secondly and vitally, the release schedule of the films. This is important. The production houses were not releasing

Korban Mc Donell the winner of this months Colour-in Competition films due to cinemas in the USA not being open. No box office in the USA meant that it wasn’t financially viable to release the movies. This resulted in the release schedule (that is normally 2-3 years long) being pushed out. No big blockbusters for the cinemas that are open to show, for now, and possibly until the USA recovers or something else gives.

So where does that leave things? Movies are still being released. Quality movies, maybe they don’t have $300m budgets,

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but they can still be a great movie.

Maybe they won’t reach the heights of top 50 box office all-time lists, but who knows? And for those that ask why these blockbusters can’t just be released straight to streaming services, do the math and look at the history of the industry.

Cinemas still have a massive role to play in the entertainment industry, as do streaming services (who will still have to wait in the queue for movie releases and produce their own ‘made for’ options): TV, I’m not so sure about but that is a different story.

It’s fantastic that our local cinema is open again. Please support them through this period when access to the ‘blockbusters’ is on hold. They have many COVID-19 procedures in place, including spreading the timing of movies (to avoid clustering in the foyer), limited seats in cinemas, increased cleaning and so forth. Another important point of note is there is new parking at the cinema - what used to be parking on the road is now dedicated parking bays - 35 new car spaces to make life even more easy (this was approved pre-COVID).

The LOCAL News and Bribie Island Cinemas have been working together for 4 years with Luke kindly donating two children movie tickets each issue to the winners of our colouring in competition.

We thank Luke and Bribie Cinemas for their support in our community. The Colouring in Competition has proven to be so popular.

While we are waiting for the blockbusters to return, we can still go to the cinema and enjoy the experience by seeing a selection of great movies - a big budget doesn’t always make a great movie does it?

You never know, we may even find a new Bribie Box Office Number 1 to replace, Jumanji 2!

To watch the interview and/or listen to the podcast visit www. islandandsurrounds.com/podcast

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Beachmere Community Restores Founders Grave

Beachmere’s Sesquicentenary Celebrations may have been put on hold but a number of projects have continued.

The distribution of the book “Beachmere – Then and Now” was published and distributed and continues to be ordered, along with a range of merchandise products, to the great enjoyment of all those who read it.

A number of “legacy” projects were organised by the Committee, including the production of a commemorative quilt and the restoration of the grave of one of Beachmere’s original residents, TE Bonney.

In 1870 Thomas Edwin Bonney, the grandson of a convict, took up land under the Crown Alienation Act which opened up large reserve like sections of land to settlers at the fixed price of one pound per acre.

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Photo Supplied - Darcy Maddock and Karen Wallwork at the newly restored grave site of Beachmere Founder TE Bonney

In 1871 Mr Bonney was granted a sugar lease in partnership with WG Geddes.

Whilst researching the book, author/ compiler Karen Wallwork found, after some extensive searching, Mr Bonney’s grave in Toowong Cemetery.

In a state of severe disrepair, Karen garnered support from Darcy Maddock and the Friends of Towong Cemetery to have the grave restored.

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“I do my vest to preserve headstones from further damage. No stonemason was interested in the work so I took it on,” Darcy said.

Darcy assisted with the steps necessary to repair the grave including advising on “permission to repair” documentation.

Once this was received, and other issues resolved including fire bans halting work on the site, work progressed.

Twelve months later and the gravesite is now a proud reminder of one of Beachmere’s founding settlers. A plaque has been added to the restored grave which reads: “Thomas Edwin Bonney, the first European settler in the area, built his homestead in 1878. He named it Beachmere: “beach” on account of the narrow sand strip of beach in front of the house and “mere” because of the marshy nature of the land. The town continues to prosper. With gratitude, The Beachmere Community.”

Beachmere has delayed much of it’s celebration until May 2021 when it will be rebranded the “Back to Beachmere” weekend and include a weekend of gala events, bush dance, street parade and mini festival as well as a high tea which may well become an annual event on the local calendar.

Photo Supplied - TE Bonney’s grave after restoration by Darcy Maddock and the “Friends of Toowong Cemetery”.

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pack age all s mok e and Alacazam the State Government announced a small business rescue package for 10,000 businesses to receive $10000 to assist them recover from the Covid-19 close down in May this year.

Hooray the supporters cried as the Press Release was waved around before the television cameras by the Premier. Now set and forget and hand things over to the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training. Job done, well perhaps not.

Members of the Bribie Island Business Community have recently received notice their applications for assistance have been declined or not received any response.

Business Queensland is the area within the state Department of Employment, Small Business and Training with the responsibility of administering this scheme to ensure the best outcome for Queensland taxpayers, who are ultimately providing the funds.

The objective of this program is to support small businesses subject to closure or highly impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) shutdown restrictions announced by the Queensland Government, to adapt and sustain their operations, and build resilience.

Business Queensland has advised that the program aims to see small and micro businesses: • prepare for the safe resumption of trading in the post COVID-19 recovery

• continue to meet operating costs

• access digital technologies to rebuild business operations and transition to a new way of doing business •

respond to online opportunities, where possible, to sustain employment and maintain potential for longer-term growth

• upskill and reskill business owners and staff to benefit from new technologies or business models • embrace business diversification to adapt and sustain operations • create or retain employment.

Reasons given to date for local rejections include not enough details in submissions despite limiting the grants to the first 10,000 applicants raising the urgency of completing the submission.

Others include not representing sufficient value for money with no explanation why, not employing staff (other than the business owner who needs to keep trading) and not sufficiently meeting the guidelines with no explanation as to why.

The guidelines appear to be written in such a way as to make it difficult for an average small business person to succeed. The main focus of the grants was to put business online to help enterprises transition to a post Covid market. That said, submissions to create websites and upgrade IT equipment and platforms were declined. Additionally many businesses on Bribie cannot transition to online sales especially in the tourism and hospitality industry.

Factors also not considered in these submissions which were relevant included that Bribie Business is regional, serves the struggling tourism industry and is the main source of spending and therefore revenue for many other businesses on the island.

All of these factors represent the greatest danger for businesses and locals on the island in trying to recover from the current crisis but the state is tone deaf to our needs it appears.

Many young people are moving into our area with the state government recently completing an extension to the Bribie Island High School based on growth demographics.

It seems the left hand of state government doesn’t know what the right hand is doing in this regard by failing to support the very local businesses it expects to employ these people when they leave school.

What weight have the decision makers put on the local employment and infrastructure in the area of the applicants? How can value for money be assessed from a desk or a home office without researching local issues such as these? Unfortunately Business Queensland do not appear to explain this adequately in their spiel about how they are helping business through Covid-19, or deciding not to help as the case may be.

In June the government announced a further 10,000 grants of this nature with further fanfare. How does a business

applicant re apply for the second round when they have not been given reasons why their original proposal was not considered worthy? Is this about assisting those in need or ticking all the bureaucratic boxes?

It will be interesting to see at the end of this process just how many grants are approved but by then the Premier and Minister will be announcing another magic trick to the media in their bid for re-election.

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Caboolture PCYCand Queensland police are delivering a Domestic Violence Program on Bribe Island The initiative is an extension of a successful PCYC program and has been introduced to the island through support from Councillor Brooke Savige and, local community organisations Busy Fingers and the Bribe Lions.

Senior Constable David Dodsworth, of Bribe Island Station, recently undertook a period of relief as Youth Club Manager at the Caboolture PCYC where he came across the program and saw a need for this to be delivered on Bribe to support the local Community. “RUBY, (Rise Up Be Yourself) is a free, confidential program aimed at improving health, and support to those affected by domestic and family violence�, said Senior Constable Dodsworth Senior Sergeant Tracey Meyers, Zone Coordinator said, “The uniqueness of the Rise Up, Be Yourself Program (RUBY) is that there will always a QPS Officer present, either facilitating or participating in the class which opens a different level of communication with victims, often leading to additional support and ongoing referrals�.

Providing localised support to women who are socially isolated is vital if we are to break the cycle of domestic and family violence within our communities. The partnership with QPS and PCYC has been ongoing for the past 75 years delivering Crime Prevention Programs and support to local community which now has extended its reach from the Caboolture PCYC to Bribe Island as one of the first satellite programs�

To ensure these weekly sessions are comfortable for women who may have experienced trauma, privacy is maintained, and they are facilitated by a female group fitness trainer and a female police officer, Constable Janet Stuart from Bribe Police Station. The program is designed to empower women by building physical strength and contributing to general wellbeing, emotional resilience, self-esteem and

confidence through physical exercise in a violence free and safe environment.

Sessions are held each week, however as this is a referral-based program, anyone interested in participating in the program are asked to contact Acting Sgt Bob McDonald at Caboolture PCYC on 5495 7143 or Constable Janet Stuart at Bribie Island Police Station on 3410 9222 for further information about the program.

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Bribie Island has always served as a strategic location for Queensland to guard Moreton Bay from danger and that continues today at the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) Research Centre at Woorim.

Jungle Perch into areas where they have become extinct due to the placement of weirs which impede their movements from salt water (where they spawn).

They also transferred fingerling production technologies to industry fish hatcheries to allow the commercial sector to continue this work.

Many locals know the facility is on the island near the entrance of the 4WD track to Ocean Beach and just as many wonder what goes on beyond the entry gates.

The Bribie Island Research Centre (BIRC) was the first dedicated multifunctional aquaculture research facility to be built in Australia. The Centre plays a significant role in technological development and extension to the aquaculture industry in tropical and subtropical Queensland, as well as fisheries management and aquatic ecological research. Primary activities include: • • • • •

Research and development into areas of significance to Queensland aquaculture; Contract research and consultation for industry;

Research and development of native freshwater fisheries; Encouraging development of local industries that support aquaculture; Providing information on new and existing technologies to prospective aquaculturalists.

BIRC also has strong collaborative links with CSIRO and several universities (James Cook, Sunshine Coast and Queensland) as well as a number of industry partners e.g. Australian Prawn Farmers Association, utilising the site.

A cup of coffee with Senior Principal Scientist, Dr Paul Palmer reveals the importance of current research projects being undertaken at the facility and the fascinating work being done by his colleagues.

The current draft DAF Strategic Plan for the centre has three focus areas:

1. Health and Biosecurity – looking at ways to manage aquaculture farms that produce much of our seafood in the face of diseases such as White Spot which has badly afflicted our prawn farming industry in southern Queensland.

2. New Aquaculture Species – to develop commercially viable alternative species for farming which are not prone to these diseases to provide business flexibility and diversification options for farmers and food chains. Their focus is on species that are suited to pond aquaculture and represented historically in wild catch fisheries.

3. Efficient Production Systems – including new innovations and a whole-of-farm approach to ecological health. This ties the range of specific projects together surrounding water treatment and waste management for cost effective and sustainable production systems.

Aerial view of the Bribie Island Research Centre filtered out, the research focuses on The research centre’s previous 10what to replace it with in the water to rebalance the ecosystem. One approach year commitment to the development of the Black Kingfish or Cobia as a recently investigated is to add cultured copepods which serve as a cost effective species for farming is now nearing natural feed. DAF are looking to roll this completion. Fingerlings have been supplied to industry for several years innovation out to industry over the next and it is expected that full transfer of few years. seed production technologies will be The Queensland government maintains complete by mid-2021. Bribie has been the research centre and both State and Federal funding is sourced to conduct the research. One important Commonwealth Government funding source is the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, who support research and development (R&D) in competitive funding grants. Industry partners in specific projects ensures there is industry impact from the R&D at BIRC. These R&D partnerships are important to ensure the future and security of our seafood supply as the wild ocean catch is managed sustainably and getting close to its maximum production. As our nation grows we will need to feed our population, and for seafood aquaculture farms are the best way to do this.

Ocean cage farming is practiced overseas and in Australia’s southern states, however protection of the Great Barrier Reef has slowed these developments in Queensland, and aquaculture may be better developed in land-based ponds where culture systems and nutrient discharge can be better controlled and managed. Recently, several thousand hectares of suitable and available aquaculture land near Rockhampton and Gladstone has been identified for aquaculture developments, and it is anticipated that R&D at Bribie will help support these developments.

All of these projects have far reaching benefits to industry and to Australia in reducing our reliance on imported sea foods which in turn can result in disease if health standards and biosecurity in countries of origin are poor.

Freshwater Research

Another focus of the centre is to maximise the economic potential of recreational dam fishing areas by investigating the installation of artificial structures and fish attracting devices (FADs) in freshwater impoundment.

Recent work in this area has been undertaken at: • •

This plan is due for release for industry comment over the coming months.

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Saltwater Research

The research centre has been investigating the best methods of filtering pond water to exclude disease carrying organisms from culture systems. Current results suggest the optimum grade of filtration is around 40 to 50 microns (which is very fine at 0.040.05 mm). In addition, once the disease carrying vectors like zooplankton (e.g. larval prawns and crabs, copepods) are

Copepods which are natural food for larval fish and prawns the only cobia hatchery in Australia during this development work, and this has already resulted in an additional great eating fish alternative at some seafood outlets.

Mt Morgan Dam near Rockhampton, where Barramundi and Sleepy Cod are the focus; Kinchant Dam near Mackay, again for improved catches of Barramundi;

Cressbrook Dam near Toowoomba, where Cod and Golden and Silver Perch are the species caught.

Researchers have tagged fish with acoustic tags to monitor their movements in the dams and to see how much they use the artificial structures.

Fisher surveys also assess patronage and catch rates to measure the economic benefits to the regions.

Cobia broodstock at Bribie

The Freshwater Team also recently completed a project that restocked

Barramundi caught recently from artificial structures installed by DAF at Kinchant Dam near Mackay. They were released to fight another day.

Researchers also contribute to the Murray Darling River System fish management strategy by studying the status of fish stocks in these extensive freshwater habitats. Fish stocks in these inland river systems can be heavily impacted by rainfall events where moderate amounts of runoff can cause black water events and losses of fish life following the associated natural deoxygenation of river. It appears that such fish kills in rivers can be natural events that make way for the young of the species, but there is much more to learn about these systems to enable effective management.

An example of how the research centre helps industry manage these factors is advice on the effective filtering of cotton growing irrigation off-take pipes to prevent baby fish being sucked up into pumps in the South West of the state.

The State Government’s investment in Bribie Island in establishing and improving this facility is large and includes a variety of specialised plant and equipment at Woorim including filtration, reticulation and culture systems such as: • • • • •

Extensive high quality seawater supply, filtration and aeration systems;

Specialist freshwater and seawater recirculation systems; Specific electric and gas seawater heating systems; Portable recirculation systems allowing re-use of both seawater and freshwater;

And a range of large scale ponds and tanks such as replicated, birdnetted and covered in-ground ponds, and a large number and variety of above ground tanks for holding and carrying out experiments with live marine organisms.

This equipment and the staff who operate it support this important work which will continue into the future to ensure our food chain security and reduce our dependence on imported seafood.

Local fisherman Michael Savige who is also a qualified Marine Scientist is one person who understands the value of this work in creating and maintaining our fishing industry. Michael has provided stock of Mullet and Whiting to the research centre over the years and is happy to work with the team of professional researchers on the island.

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A pet s guide t o going back t o w or k As lockdowns ease and many Queenslanders who worked from home return to the workplace, we need to be mindful of pets who may suddenly find themselves home alone.

Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner said some pets may experience separation anxiety if nobody is around during the day.

“One thing that many people have actually enjoyed during these difficult months has been spending more time at home with their pets,� Mr Furner said. “For some people, it’s been an opportunity to have a pet for the very first time.

“Workplaces and economies around the world have been doing it tough because of COVID-19, and Queensland has been no different.

“As we start to deliver Queensland’s plan to unite and recover, many workplaces are returning to normal.

After months of constant company in the house, it can be confusing for animals if their owner’s routine quickly changes.

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dog time out for brief periods. Leave them alone for a few minutes, five minutes, ten, then 20, then 30 and so on, so they’re not left feeling isolated for long periods. “Other options include hiring somebody to take your dog out for regular exercise during the day, invest in doggy day care, or arrange play dates with your friend’s dogs.�

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A Tribute to Our Best Friend RIP Chocco 11 years 4 months

Dogs by far are humans’ best friend, and Chocco was everyone’s friend he was often known as uncle Chocco. He was so wonderful to foster dogs who were timid and untrained. He looked after them like they were his brother or sister.

Some of you may remember him in the mornings along the waterfront Bongaree passage. You may have met him down at the dog beach’s also and you may have seen him chasing toad fish. He loved Bribie Island and the water.

Chocco you left a paw print on our hearts and what we have once enjoyed • Pets are creatures of habit, so we can never lose. Our time with you establish a routine that covers rest, was the absolute best time of our lives play, exercise and alone time during and you were there for all of us through the day while you are at work to our toughest times. return them to their normal habits.

To call Chocco a dog hardly seems to do • Encourage pets to play with their him justice, though inasmuch as he had toys and rotate the toys regularly to four legs, a tail, and barked, I admit he keep them engaged. was, to all outward appearances. But to those who knew him well, Chocco was a • Make feeding fun with puzzle perfect gentleman. feeders, chew bones and scatter feeds to increase the time and We did not expect to lose you so quickly mental energy spent foraging and from an extremely aggressive cancer eating. behind the eye and our lives will never be the same without you. Rest in Peace For more information, visit RSPCA at our beautiful soul, forever in our hearts. https://bit.ly/3ioHfDO Scott – “So glad to meet a special soul I called my mate, loved by allâ€?

“Dogs in particular crave human company, so owners who will be spending more time back in the office will need to condition their pet into feeling positive about time alone.

Barbwire Bob – “Chocco my big brown bear, make sure you greet me at the pearly gates�

Belinda – “I was so lucky and proud to be your mum.�

“The simplest approach is to give your

Toni has always been in the business of looking after pets in one form or another for many years.

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His decade owner did her very best to try & fix his problems. With lots of vet visit he was put onto multiple courses of antibiotics, steroid injections & pills. Which was costing her a small fortune every month. He was always a little bit better on pills but once they stop he was back to his red raw & ichy skin.

So at one of his grooming appointments we had a very good look at his diet. At no fault of his owner he was not on a good diet as know one had bought it to her attention. So we then changed him to Proudi & only certain treats. With in 4 months he was pill & steroid free with great looking skin again. 2 years has now gone buy & he is still a Proudi dog with great skin & a very happy owner.

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By Cathy McGillivray

Are you a social butterfly or a hermit crab? My hubby is a multi-coloured vibrant glittery social butterfly who loves being in the middle of large groups of people. He mixes and mingles and flits from person to person with ease, which is why he loves taking the circuit classes!

Me? I’m a bit crabby when it comes to gatherings, I’m a corner dwelling hermit by nature and love nothing better than a large shell to hide under, yes, my comfort zone is one on one training where I can concentrate on each person and their specific needs. But, I know that growing my social butterfly wings is important, so when I can I participate in our circuit classes.

Why is growing social butterfly wings so important? Research shows how social isolation is as deadly as smoking — doubling your risk of early death — and that those of us with more and higherquality relationships are at lower risk for a host of illnesses including heart disease and stroke.

In fact, having strong friendships or family connections reduces your risk of early death more than exercising or avoiding obesity does —Being socially active is as important for your health as not smoking. Of course recently we have all been through isolation, and

social distancing is still important for everyone.

Unfortunately this isolation has caused many in our community to suffer from depression, stress, and anxiety. Again, it has been proven that depression, stress and anxiety can be reduced by being fit and active, so by incorporating a fitness class into your life you get a super double whammy of warm fuzzy goodness for your health!

But not all classes are social. Some fitness classes can make it easy for us crabs to scuttle to the back and hide in a corner behind all the social butterflies. Hermit Crabs can easily get through a class without making eye contact with another participant or even the instructor, especially if the classes are set out with everyone facing the front. Once the class is over crabs then scuttle sideways out the door as soon as the class finishes.

This means that although they are exercising the crabs are definitely not getting all of the benefits that a fitness class can offer.

Now, because I am a crab, I understand how important it is to make sure that the environment in our classes and our personal training studios make everyone feel comfortable, social and safe. It was

Senior Gentle Co-Ordination Exercises to Music Before You Start!

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PLEASE START SLOWLY AND IF YOU BECOME UNCOMFORTABLE OR BREATHLESS STOPAND REST. Use a stable high backed chair, please wear flat bottomed shoes or sandals with a back strap so they can’t flick off. If you feel uncomfortable or concerned about any of these movements do not do them or stop! Don't try these exercises alone if you concerned or are unsure of your ability to complete them. Make sure you have a stable friend or family member on hand when you begin to practice these exercises. Only ever move at a speed that feels comfortable for YOU. 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.

Sit upright with your shoulders back in a stable chair Reach up with both hands to a point that is comfortable for you Keep one hand up and bring the other elbow down At the same time lift the opposite knee and try and touch your elbow to your knee Find the beat in your music and repeat slowly up to10 times Bring both arms down and rest Repeat with the other elbow and knee. Rest

Let’s get started!

The exercises below are to help with your co-ordination and are similar to what we do in Heartbeats classes. Put on some music that you enjoy with a beat that isn’t too fast.

If the beat is a bit too fast then use every second beat. Remember exercising does becomes 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. So use your chair, put on your flat bottomed secure shoes, ask a stable family member or friend to help if you want to and let's start.

Chair Marching Sit upright with your shoulders back in a stable chair Have feet placed on the floor with toes in a straight line and feet slightly apart Find the beat in your music and “March” your opposite leg and arm while seated for 15 times. Rest Repeat again when you are ready

Chair Star Jumps Sit upright with your shoulders back in a stable chair Have feet slightly apart and feet flat on the ground Bring your arms up and your legs out in time to the beat so that you look like you are doing “Star jumps” do 5 “jumps” and rest

Chair Clap and Kick Sit upright with your shoulders back in a stable chair Clap your hands beside your right shoulder and at the same time lift your left knee. Swap sides so that you clap by your left shoulder and lift your right knee Do this in time to the beat of your music 10 times Rest Repeat when you are comfortable to do so. Rest

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While working in a gym atmosphere I discovered that trying to convince ladies of a certain age to step into a busy crowded workout room was a workout for me! They felt uncomfortable and embarrassed and shrank into their shells before my eyes.

Exactly the same way I felt when I first started going to a local gym.

So at Fit Beyond 50 we focus on making our spaces welcoming. Our PT clients have the studios all to themselves, and our circuit classes are small, friendly and ensure everyone is involved in a group of fun, laughing and supportive people while working out.

Even crabs like me love our classes and as you grow in fitness you grow in confidence and your butterfly wings appear.

Of course Social butterflies love our circuit classes as they are always in the middle of everyone, making it easy to make new friends, encourage each other and laugh a lot, while still getting a good fat burning workout.

Our circuit classes are also small, and while that can seem daunting for the crabs out there, because you will be seen and spoken to, you will never be embarrassed or left to flounder! When you try your first class we get you to come along a little early and Andrew explains exactly how the class works.

strangers! Then during your class you will be shown each exercise to ensure you are doing it correctly, so you have no fear of accidently scuttling left while everyone else glides right!

While some of our clients are still crabs and their butterfly wings are still hidden, I am sure they would tell you that the circuit classes have certainly made them a fitter, healthier, happier and a far more confident crab than before.

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So even if you are a crab, here is your chance to scuttle into a bit of social fitness and unravel your wings while improving your health and your happiness. Take a deep breath and phone Andrew on 0408803036 to book in and try your first Circuit class for free, he will love to chat with you!

Of course maybe being social and being part of another group are the last thing you need. Or maybe they are just not your thing. You might prefer to escape your busy social life and find some time where it is all about you with one on one training focused on your needs, goals and your “me time”. Our studios were purpose built to do this!

If that’s the case then phone me today on 0408803037 and I promise I won’t be crabby!

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Our organisation is home grown having served the Bribie community for nearly 40years. We employ local people to support local people. Our team provides the best care and support we can to our fellow community members who need support and assistance to enjoy a good quality of life.

We aim to assist the people who choose our services for NDIS supports, to improve their life, gain independence and the capacity to live in their best life. We also support family members and carers with practical and emotional support so that they feel more able to continue in their carer role.

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• Friendships • Special interest including boating, fishing, woodwork, girls club, blokes group The NDIS Learning Centre also offers the opportunity to participate in: • Overnight Camps • Swimming skill development • Movie, Karaoke, Dinner and Bowling nights • Arts and crafts afternoons • Musical theatre and performance classes • Physiotherapy based exercise classes • Volunteering activities • Day visits to community spaces such as parks, libraries, local attractions and beaches Our NDIS Community Living Services provides support programs to access the same types of activities provided through the Learning Centre but in a 1:1 supported basis.

Skills that are emerging in a group environment can be practiced and developed further with a dedicated support worker providing 1:1 assistance in your home, in the community or at the Centre.

NDIS Co-Ordinator Andrew, is available to assist you to get the very best from your NDIS plan, if you have not yet registered for NDIS and are eligible he can also assist you through the process.

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Hairdressers with Hearts working hard to assist hairdressers in Queensland, with Domestic Violence training!

Kay McGrath Co-Chair of Queensland Domestic Violence Council (left)and Sonia Colvin Founder of Hairdressers with Hearts (HWH) (centre) Sonia Colvin (founder of Hairdressers with Hearts) & Adrienne Logan Director with Hairdressers with Hearts (HWH) had a busy week last week. They met with Kay McGrath OAM who is the Co-Chair of the Domestic Violence Prevention Council.

Currently the Domestic Violence Prevention Council is looking for initiatives in the Moreton Bay Region to assist the victims. They came across our very own Hairdressers with Hearts training course and were amazed to see HWH is one which can not only make a huge impact in Moreton Bay but all over Queensland. Sonia eventually wants to slowly grow her training services to all Hairdressers & Barbers in Australia.

This week Sonia also met with LNP Leader Deb Frecklington to discuss possibilities of getting the HWH training

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Deb Frecklington said “Hairdressers with Hearts is an incredible organisation doing their part to seek help for domestic violence and elder abuse victims.

“I’m very supportive of Hairdressers with Hearts plan to train hairdressers and barbers to provide support so victims can receive the help they need” She also said “Fiona Gaske (LNP Candidate for Pumicestone) and I have announced our plans for the prevention of Domestic Violence which includes tougher Laws & GPS tracking technology.”

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TERRY YOUNG MP Federal Member for Longman Hi everyone, Thank you all for your continued support and faith in me as your Federal Member for Longman.

I am committed to making Longman the most desirable place in Australia to live. This means improving services and infrastructure, boosting employment, and lowering crime and drug use.

I’ve had the privilege of visiting a number of schools and community groups throughout the electorate, advising them of Federal Grants that have been approved for their many exciting and worthwhile projects, that are helping our teachers raise our next generation and volunteers support our community.

Work has commenced on the Caboolture Bribie Island and Old Toorbul Point Rds intersection with the Morrison Government providing funding of $20M to towards the total cost of $30.4M.

To stay up to date with the latest news and information, please visit www.TerryYoung.com.au and sign up to my eNewsletter, or Like my Facebook page at TerryYoungMP. If you have any questions or feedback, you can email me at Terry.Young.MP@aph.gov.au or call the office on 07 5432 3177.

Yours sincerely,

Terry Young MP Federal Member for Longman

The Morrison Government announced the continuation of JobKeeper and JobSeeker, in an amended format, along with a number of other initiatives designed to help secure Australia’s economic future.

Terry Young MP and Fiona Gaske LNP Candidate for Pumicestone

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The Mar k et s ar e coming – The mar k et s ar e coming!!!

Yes finally the markets are returning to Brennan Park Bribie Island.

Beachmere hub getting closer to opening The BANG Committee on the steps of the new venue in Beachmere – the Hub. From left top row: Mary Brown, Di Newell, Christine Ellis, Karen Harris Bottom row: Dave Newell, Debbie Budd and Christine Dillon Beachmere Area Network Group started July off with a BANG when they were handed the “keys” to the newest community resource in the Moreton Bay Region – the Beachmere Hub. The BANG committee have been working since April 2018 to reinstitute the building which has, in the past, been a Bowls Club and, more recently, an RSL Club.

Major renovations and refurbishment, funded by the Moreton Bay Regional Council, have ensured the building will remain a resource for Beachmere locals by re-invigorating the space into function rooms and hireable spaces.

The Bay Room is a large function room with access to an undercover verandah, a full kitchen and bar servery.

The River and Mangrove Rooms are smaller spaces for meetings and the Beach Room is an “activity” based room.

A large foyer, meeting and breakout spaces, functional kitchenette and new toilets with disability access will make this function and events venue very popular for weddings, celebration events

Bribie Island Rotary Club will hold the first Post-COVID-19 markets on Sunday 9th August. The stall holders cannot contain their excitement and have all their products ready to go – there may even be some new products that have been developed over the shutdown. We also have some new stall holders that cannot wait to meet the locals.

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asked to move on so there is not a large number of buyers at each stall come back if you have to.

Remember if we break these restrictions – the Council will close down the markets.

Our Rotary van will see some changes as well – we will sell you a ticket for your food from the table outside and you will pick it up at the van counter. All the old favourites are there – Sausage and

and community activities.

BANG will manage the venue for the Council which will allow them access to office and meeting room space to organise the many community events and activities they plan and produce each year.

Beachmere community groups have not been forgotten with BANG ensuring the existing Bowls Club has access to office space as well as upgraded toilets for the bowlers.

The Beachmere Community Disaster Management Team have also been allocated office space, as well as allotted areas for storage of equipment essential for Disaster incidents and events when evacuation of residents may be required.

The new Beachmere Hub will also provide a new home for the rapidly growing Beachmere U3A which, since forming in January 2019, has grown into the largest community group in the area.

Beachmere Hub can be contacted on 0475 571 902, by email at hub@bang. org.au or through MBRC at www. moretonbay.qld.gov.au/services.

As you all have been waiting excitedly for this to happen (yes we have received many phone calls) we too cannot wait to see you so long as you have not travelled overseas or come up from Victoria recently.

There will some important changes in keeping with the guidelines of distancing • • • •

market stalls will be 1.5 metre apart from each other, visitors will be asked to only touch/ pick-up what they are going to buy, remember to sanitise

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Get your dollars together – you are on countdown to the 9th August.

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PUMICESTONE PASSAGE WATERFRONT PARADISE Sensational forever waterfront views of the impressive beach front Pumicestone Passage. Experience breathtaking sunsets via the unparalleled address of 73 Sylvan Beach Esplanade.

Waterfront living room opens to the generous terrace, creating the perfect entertaining space for friends and family. Your serene majestic outlook continues through to the formal dining and tiled through family room.

Beneficial features include a multitude of choice retreats which leads to your rear private all-weather outdoor patio.

The home’s centralised kitchen easily enables both formal and casual catering and provides extensive storage options for every memorable occasion and holiday get together.

Ocean facing king-sized master suite is light and bright whilst looking out to the classically desired scenery. This tremendous haven incorporates the his and hers walk-in robe plus ensuite.

Additional attributes include the handy side access to the fenced rear grounds.

The large brick powered double garage could be converted into a handy granny flat. Extra vehicles are further accommodated for with 2 carports (being ideal for a boat), while also indulges a sizeable workshop.

Put your imaginative designer fingerprint on this beauty as your personal everyday holiday home.

Positioned only minutes to all amenities, restaurants, park lands plus the nearby boat jetty for jet skis and boats of all sizes.

A magnificent sold brick residence offering you the highly desired lifestyle with stunning ocean views.

Sheri Binzer - 0412 666 779 sheri@bribieislandre.com.au

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12/12-14 Kangaroo Avenue, Bongaree PRIME POSITIONED - LUXURY MODERN LIVING!

* Immaculate 2 bed, office, ensuite, full bath, powder room * Quality new fixtures + fittings - totally reflects throughout * Best layout all living downstairs total indoor/outdoor flow * Courtyard includes the all-weather covered decking, solar * Additional bonus own convenient side entry from beach

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6/42Rickman Parade, Woorim PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS – TOP SPOT + 3 BEDROOMS!

* Best Rickman Parade living – Moreton Island views – 1 level * Privileged holiday home or secluded retreat choice is yours * Seamless open plan continues to huge private open balcony * Exclusive gate access directly to your surf beach adventures * Savour beach walks + resort-style pool = relax here Now!

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11 + 13 North Street, Woorim CHOICE OF 1 BLOCK OR 2 - ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES!

* Top development site – townhouses, units, dream home * Featuring a sizeable building footprint - bounty of options * Build your in-town private estate on choice of 1 block or 2 * Rare double block - choose 647 m2 or take both 1294 m2 * Convenient located along most pristine shoreline on Bribie!

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33/77 Cotterill Avenue, Bongaree PREMIUM DOWNSIZING IN BONGAREE!

* Move to popular Elli Court, well-appointed modern low set * Tremendous open living offers huge private rear courtyard * House-sized 2 bedrooms 2 way bathroom private residence * Fully fenced covered entertainment area - multiple options * Features eco-friendly solar system + large remote garage

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8/101 Welsby Parade, Bongaree SUPERB WATERFRONT BONGAREE RETREAT

* Secure A Slice Of Your Own Prestigious Welsby Parade * Floor to ceiling glass doors frame majestic Passage views * Lounge + master suite offers direct huge balcony access * Entertainer house-sizes kitchen, tiled open concept living * Sensational holiday retreat or an exceptional investment

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164 Marina Boulevard, Banksia MASSIVE HOME- BELOW REPLACEMENT + 1148 m2

* Dual living potential, 4 bedrooms, 3 bath, 2 powder rooms * Lavish kitchen & tremendous separate sports bar/rumpus * Media, 2 lounges, office + income generating 11.6 KW solar * Phenomenal options & pool side luxury, wide side access * Triple garage + ample tall vehicles parking = VIEW NOW!

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73 Sylvan Beach Esplanade, Bellara PRIME POSITION ON THE PASSAGE WATERFRONT

* Superb ocean views & sea breezes via tremendous balcony * 3 bed, 2 bath waterfront living opens to generous terrace * Majestic outlook continues through formal dining & living * Ocean facing king-sized master suite with WIR + ensuite * Attributes includes side access to rear powered garage

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4/25 First Avenue, Woorim FOUND - NEW 3 BEDROOM HAVEN + LIFT TO DOOR!

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* Top presentation - 3 bedrooms + master retreat & ensuite * Huge rear enclosed entertainment area overlooks nature * Well maintained home inclusive of beneficial solar panels * Easy-care grounds - ideal lock up & leave or investment * Pest & building inspections completed + ideal side access

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6/80 Boyd Street, Woorim IMMACULATE OCEAN FRONT RESORT-STYLE LIVING

* Impressive prime location - spectacular investment * Large wrap around balcony + easterly ocean scenery * Tremendous fully furnished private holiday residence * Inclusive of an extra-long garage with storage galore * Your phenomenal well-presented king-sized retreat

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76 Rickman Parade & 25 North SPECTACULAR OCEAN SIDE BLUE CHIP INVESTMENTS

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20 North Street, Woorim Street, Woorim LEVEL READY TO BUILD + BONUS SECLUSION AT REAR

* Already cleared & zoned for 6 multi-level construction * Private rear aspect no neighbours – only natural reserve * Perfect rectangular allotment accommodates all options * Walk to the silica sand surf ocean front & Woorim Village * Your new address has absolute desirable beach lifestyle

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11 Whitehaven Place, Banksia PERFECTLY POSITIONED + TOP PRESENTATION!

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If you are confident that you are ready for that first house purchase, your first step should be to see what your credit score is like. Currently NAB is offering a free credit health check where you can get a good idea what the lenders will think of your credit history. You can access your credit report at www. nabcredithealth.com.au.

Buying your first house is such an exciting and nervous period of your life. Either moving out of your parent’s house or moving from a rental into something that is yours is very exciting.

At the same time committing to having to borrow a large amount of money can be very daunting.

How do you know if you are ready to buy a house?

If you have you been renting for at least 6 months, find it manageable to budget and make your rent payments on time or even early can be a sign that you are ready. If you have not been making your rent payments on time or find budgeting difficult, this may be a sign you need help with budgeting if you want to focus on achieving your first house purchase.

If you have been living at home with your parents and were able to save consistently every week over a 6-month period, like a potential mortgage

The next step is to have a deposit ready for your purchase. Currently there are lenders in the market that will offer home loans to first time buyers if you have a 3% deposit. For a $400,000 property you would need to have $12,000 saved to start the eligibility process.

If you need help with your report or with budgeting for your first home, I am only a call away.

Until Next Time

Luke Redman Local Mortgage Broker 0491727399 luke@thefinancialcrow.com www.thefinancialcrow.com

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Once you become a lot owner in a body corporate, you also become a member of that property’s managing entity – known as the Body corporate. This is a legal requirement, membership is not optional.

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If you would like to know more about us, and what we can do for your body corporate, phone Amanda for a confidential appointment

Call Amanda on 0480 200 603

The body corporate has statutory powers to manage, maintain and control the common property of the site.

Other duties include: • Calculating and raising levies to lot owners to ensure the financial needs of the property are met • Make and enforce by-laws which govern the activities of residents and others who use the property • Arrange for appropriate insurance to cover the property • Manage and control the assets of the body corporate • Keep records and attend to the administration duties as required by the legislation in Queensland • Managing the meeting procedures so they conform with legislative responsibilities

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The Exciting & Wonderful Love Lives of Franky & Frilly Lizard…

Most of the time, Franky spends his days chasing down little lizards that hang around in the stones and rock litter at the top end of his small valley. He also is an absolute terror when it comes to eating barking spiders, cicadas, and field mice. Franky is a frill-necked lizard, and he lives at the top end of a small gulley about 5 hours East of Mataranka and a 10 minute wander down to a water hole near the Roper River.

He also keeps a wary eye out for wedgetailed eagles, dingoes, and the large goannas that hang out down at the water hole.

He has several favorite large trees that he clings to during the day.

And. If you are wandering about in that country, watch for these trees, because he will be halfway up the trunk of one of them, watching you with his unblinking yellowish eyes. You may not see him because as you approach his tree, he will shift around the trunk, always keeping the tree trunk between you and him – he knows you are there, but you have no idea that he is, unless you understand that country.

For a frill-necked lizard, Franky is pretty much a good bloke; he does usual lizard stuff, he does not look for trouble, he gets on with other lizards unless they hang around at the breeding time of life, then there can be a bit of biff going on!

But, on the whole, he is a lizard you could have a beer with…

A cloud, nevertheless, darkens Franky’s life.

Over in the next gulley, a stone’s throw from a mob of tea trees, there lives a young female frill neck lizard, known to all her mates, and she has plenty of them, as Frilly!

In the lingua franca of the local aboriginal people, Frilly is known as a “cheeky one! “. She has that particular swing to her hips as she walks upright down the creek bed. She looks straight ahead, but you and I know, and she sure as hell knows, that all the local blokes are checking out her hips and the inviting way she makes ‘em work!

There is a small flash in her eyes as she looks past you, and, you know, you know even then, that this is a female not to be messed with!

Franky, quite frankly, would loooove to mess with Frilly. Oh! But she makes it hard!

Deep in her heart, she actually likes Franky; he is the one for her – she loves the way he pounces on the barking spiders and every now and then, when he throws his frill neck out, in the dramatic way that makes his back muscles ripple, she thinks…” Franky boy, you are the one for me.“ Most of the locals that lived around the two gulleys knew about the chemistry between Franky and Frilly; the butcher birds sang about it in their melodies, the local dingo mob decided that, unless they were really, really hungry, they would watch the Franky and Frilly show for a while: and, in that country, dingos were rarely very hungry. Native tucker was easy.

Life rolled on to the rhythms of the bush for a while, until one special day when the Franky and Frilly show bounced into the spotlight big time.

A large goanna had kept his eye on Frilly for a while; she was an attractive part of his menu; he did not care about her hips; he was thinking about his lips!

She was good tucker, and he meant to have her for lunch!

It was one of those mornings at the end of the Northern Dry Season when there was a soft touch of wet air on your cheeks, a promise of tropical delight that only those who have lived in that country can feel. Frilly was swinging her hips along the side of the gulley – she reckoned it was time for her and Franky to put something together. As always, her head was held high, her eyes seeking out the high ground, and she missed the slithering form of the large goanna crouched by in the shadow of the ti-tree.

But the butcher birds had not! They shrieked their alarm calls out, causing the local dingo mob to prick their ears up because when butcher birds filled the morning with alarm calls, that meant goannas and that meant – tucker!

Franky heard the alarms and flashed like lightning across the gulley onto the joining ridge just in time to see Frilly rear back in horror as she saw the mouth of the goanna coming right at her. He was fast, he was big, and he had her – she was lunch!

Franky will never know, none of us will ever know what it was that drove Franky in that mad moment…you could say it was looove, and it probably was, in another time and place, it was the stuff of a Victoria Cross.

Franky threw out his frill and, dead set, shirt fronted the somewhat surprised goanna. Franky’s strike was so hard and determined that the goanna was sat back on his bum, winded and stunned into immobility, which gave the dingo mob just enough time to jump him.

So, goanna, instead of having Frilly for lunch, became, in an ironic twist, a lunch for the dingo mob.

Franky hit the goanna so hard, fair dinkum it was a full-on shirt front, that he skidded past the stunned goanna and stopped face down in a handful of small rocks. He thought he heard, and some of us, who were close by, also thought we heard, the main theme from Star Wars playing in the background – but we were probably all wrong.

Meanwhile, Frilly, once she had her breathing under control, sucked her stomach in, shoved her shoulders back, looked at Franky, and…melted!

The two of them, frill-necked lovers… lived for a long time in those two gulleys.

The Franky and Frilly show was a happy story. They loved as only frilled necked lizards could love.

They loved with breathtaking energy.

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They sparked the air around them with power and purpose. Butcherbirds sang better songs because of them, the air in the gulleys crackled with delight at the sound of the barking spiders taking a break from Franky’s depredations; there was no way Franky was going to let his Frilly eat spiders, no way. The trees, where the two of them hung around, looked and felt better because of the way Franky and Frilly looked at each other as they skipped around the trunks.

If you are a frilled neck lizard or, better still, if you are anyone at all, you would have to walk a long day with a water bag to find a better love story than the story of Franky and Frilly.

I know because my mate, the bunyip with the soft blue skin and the big pink eyes, told me. Some of you may remember him; he lives out in that Warrego River country by Cunnamulla.

And, because my mother was Irish, Mary Theresa Sheehan, I am lucky to be able to believe in these wonderful stories.

Take note; you could live and love like Franky and Frilly; there is room for this in all our lives.

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Turning left at the Bongaree Jetty up First Ave, you will see a small set of shops containing a range of cafes, plant nursery, clothing, furnishings, chemist and dentist. At the end of the row of shops is the Hospice Op Shop.

Hospice Op Shop sells donated, high quality goods including clothing, books, CDs, decorative items, antiques and knick-knacks of all descriptions. A roster of over 30 volunteer staff, managed by hard working Nell, prepares goods for sale at reasonable prices. This op shop is often rewarded by comments from customers about how bright and tidy the shop is, and how friendly and helpful the volunteers are.

What makes this store extra special is that all profits fund high care respite and palliative care for local residents at Bribie Island Aged Care Services.

Since August 2009, this greatly needed, accredited high care has been managed by the trained nurses and support staff at the Foley Street Churches of Christ Care facility.

Funded by profits from Hospice Op Shop and other fundraising activities, 24 hour high care in the family friendly environment of the Hospice Suite is available at no cost to local families. Close family members are able to remain with their loved one during their stay in the private suite.

Fundraising income is boosted by morning teas, lunches and popular coach trips. The Hospice Association offers local residents the opportunity to enjoy a pleasant day out in cheerful company, with coach travel to a range of venues that include QPAC and Caloundra theatres, clubs, garden events, vintage train excursions and short, local cruises.

Many other local organisations support the Hospice Suite fundraising with regular, very generous donations.

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What do all these items have in common? You will see them all at our local Hospice Op Shop on a good day! term donors, and Busy Fingers Fundraisers have made a generous, monthly contribution since August 2009.

Boronia Cottage at Bellara, owned by the Hospice Association, offers short term residential respite for carers of the frail and elderly. The cottage is a modern, accessible, purpose built house with four ensuite bedrooms and outdoor patio areas. Care is provided by qualified staff employed by Suncare Community Services. Home cooked meals are offered, sleeping in is an option, doing nothing is always possible, as is driving to the waterfront for lunch at a café.

Webster Place is an ambitious project subject to local and government lobbying. On a large block of land overlooking bushland, Webster Place will be a residence for people who need support to live well. When built, Webster Place will be home to up to 16 residents who will have their own private bed sit within a purpose designed building, with ready access to the outdoors. Webster Place, when open, will be managed by an approved aged care provider If you would like to donate, volunteer or learn more about these local services please ring the shop on 3408 3615, or drop in for a shopping trip at Shop 4/23 First Ave, Bongaree.

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FlexibleConnections tosinks, vanities &Toilets In this article we address flexible connections under your basins and sinks, as well as giving some guides to purchasing mixing taps.

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We suggest you do an annual check of any flexible connections you have with in your house, these will be normally located under sinks, vanity units and connection to your toilet cisterns.

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Even if it is slightly frayed please contact me. They will burst!

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The price of the Flick mixer should not guide you, a good recognise brand should have their brand name on

Example of a burst flexible connection which fully flooded a 3rd floor unit also damaged the ceiling and walls the mixer valve and not just on the packages. We as plumbers go to many homes where the mixers are not that old and yet they are leaking, either through the spout or into the cupboard.

In nearly all these cases the mixers are unbranded and unidentifiable. If you wish to seek advice on what are the best mixers to purchase contact me at Plumbing Bribie Is, 0478 021 927.

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Moreton Bay Regional Council is considering a development application

by Mr Hongxi Liang for a change of material use of land at 1 The Esplanade Godwin Beach.

The application is for the development of 20 campsites in an area rated as having high ecological value and as an erosion prone, high inundation area as assessed by the State Planning Policy Map of Queensland published by the Department of State Development and Planning.

The application describes the campsites as being part of an Eco Tourism area but does not provide any detail on what this constitutes in terms of improving or even preserving the environment. No mention is made of what contribution the development would make to the area financially, in terms of providing employment or adding to the amenity of the area enjoyed by the locals.

There are no apparent management plans lodged with the application for

traffic, waste or noise, leaving many unanswered questions for locals who appear to have up until now been locked out of the consultation and decision making process.

Part 4 of the Council Development Rules concerning the need for public notification does not apply to this application according to Council approval documents. This begs the question as to why.

Is it enough for Council to follow the minimum rules in all cases or is it incumbent on local government to do what is right in the circumstances even if that means going above and beyond the minimum?

Councillor Brooke Savige believes this is not a typical rural block of land and has asked the Moreton Bay Regional Council’s CEO to consider bringing the matter to a full meeting of council. At the time of writing the outcome of this request is as yet unknown.

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Godwin Beach residents report feeling neglected by council in relation to concerns arising from the Sandstone Point Hotel and were still simmering over this when news of this application

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Councillor Brooke Savige has spoken to locals and has advised that the application will be considered over the coming weeks or months depending and advised that council may request further information in support of the application.

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"Demos "– "Kratos "– "Oh wherefore art thou?"

[ Apologies to William Shakespeare.]

[ Cranky Lizard acknowledges The Australian Inquirer, July 11, 2020, Author Peter Baldwin, A Minister in the Hawke and Keating Governments for extracts from his excellent article on this matter.]

"Demos" – a word from the Ancient Greek language meaning – 'people of a village or region.'

"Kratos "– the Name of the son of the Ancient Greek Gods Pallas and Styx – the Name Carries the meaning of strength. Hence the combination of the two words – demos + kratos = power of the people = democracy.

Cranky Lizard reckons that the fundamental idea of our democracy, as it has functioned from the signing of the Magna Carta, is being neglected by complacent Governments. Our concept of democracy is also being eroded by zealous, unelected bureaucrats, by our diluted tertiary institutions, and by our hysterical media.

Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Association are fundamental to a free and democratic society.

And, it is these freedoms which are being attacked, in some forums, eroded in other forums and denied in other forums.

We are exposed, by the media, to the hysteria of the mob in the village square.

An example of this is the degrading and humiliating kneeling in public by football teams and other sporting groups.

" When Australian citizens, who have committed no crime and oppressed no one, feel obliged to get down on their knees in a gesture of supplication to persons unspecified, as all players in the NRL and the AFL did recently; then something weird and profoundly disturbing is going on! "

In Cranky Lizard's opinion, these actions are self-abasing, and where did this self-abasement originate? The Head Offices of Australia's two principal football codes?

Why? Do the CEO's of Australia's football codes feel that that they have offended racial principles and therefore require the players to kneel in the middle of the ground? Why don't the besotted fools come out into the middle of the arena and kneel with their players?

Cranky Lizard reckons the answer to that is simple – the gutless buggers have not the personal and public commitment to do so! Which means they don't believe it, which means that the whole performance was an empty, nonsensical farce.

"So what is it that the footballers and others throughout the sporting community are held to be guilty of ?

Their race? Which is defined in the most literal sense by their white skin, possession of which is held as some kind of original sin? "

Is that it? They are white, so they are guilty?

No community discussion. No room for dissent. You are white; therefore, you are guilty.

Cranky Lizard speaks loudly about this WHAT BLOODY NONSENSE?

It seems as if some clique of beady-eyed academics has concluded that white people have wilfully chosen the trinkets and accoutrements of power and privilege over a broader bonding with other humans beings.

Cranky Lizard reckons that they should observe Cranky Lizard's lips: White people are born white; they have no choice. Black people are born black; they have no choice, and all the other beautiful and spectacular forms of human colouring also comes being born without choice.

But the norms of nature are disregarded. Logic holds no sway.

Western democracies following the siren song of the intellectually diluted humanities campuses are in a headlong, downhill rush to self-loathing.

The mere fact that "being white "is a sin is shallow and malicious thinking. But this is expressed in our social media and is endemic in university humanities departments. They complain loudly about being defunded – they should be!

They have nothing to offer their young impressionable students or us. Nothing!

The humanities departments in some the Western Democracies' Universities have, for some time now, been identified as places of indoctrination and advocacy rather than places of learning, intellectual stimulation and genuine enquiry about knowledge.

Free speech, freedom of thought and expression are suppressed by overt and covert means in these places, and that is a threat to our democratic purpose.

On another matter, public debate is becoming increasingly sectionalised and illogical.

Individuals are simply defined by identarian ideology – your gender, your sexual preferences, your degree of "wokeness "marks you as either an oppressor or one of the oppressed.

"Instead of being free agents capable of forming and expressing our own opinions on the issues of the day, we are all expected to speak as members of our respective identities, arrogantly assertive if deemed oppressed or grovellingly apologetic if deemed an oppressor."

Cranky Lizard repeats WHAT BLOODY NONSENSE!

The free exchange of ideas; and the robust, and respectful discussion of these ideas, is the fabric from which our society and its institutions are created.

To deny this process and replace it with a politically weak model is yet another threat to our democratic process.

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It isn't reassuring to note the increase in activism in our justice system.

Unelected judges not responsible to the electorate in any form whatsoever, and certainly not able to be challenged by electors in our constituencies, are making judgements, that reflect on matters that should be left to our Parliaments.

An illustration of this trend is the recent High Court of Australia judgement on creating an indigenous exemption to the Migration Act creates a radical change to constitutional law.

In simple terms, if you can establish that you have connections to aboriginal people in Australia and that aboriginal people accept you as having that connection then you, as a foreign citizen and a convicted criminal cannot be deported under the Migration Act of Australia.

It seems to set an uncomfortable precedent.

Cranky Lizard highlights these examples of threats to our communities and our democracy for one simple reason – a warning.

On their own, these examples probably do not present much of a threat to us. Combined, they identify a trend for Governments to overlook these happenings and therein lies the danger.

Complacency encourages political and broad social dissent.

Leader of LNP Deb Frecklington reading last issue of The LOCAL News article on Why So Long (about the unsafe condition of our roads and the State Government sitting on Money available for it for years.

LNP has announced a $7 million upgrade of Beachmere Road should it win government on October 31st.

Deb Frecklington said “the $7 Million upgrade to Beachmere Road is part of the LNP’s announcement of a $1 Billion SEQ Congestion Busting Program” “We will use infrastructure to stimulate the economy and drag Queensland out of recession by investing an extra $1 billion in New South-East Queensland road & rail projects” “Our congestion-busting projects will directly employ 3100 Queenslanders, but the flow on economic effects will help to create a decade of secure jobs” LNP Leader Deb Frecklington said the Beachmere Road investment will ensure vital road safety upgrades including widening of the road and secure local jobs.

“Beachmere Road has been neglected for far too long and it’s only the LNP that will prioritise these vital upgrades,” Ms Frecklington said.

Any student of history, if there are any of them left, will soon note that oppressive regimes gain power through the complacency of the community and the Government of the day.

Cranky Lizard will always write to provoke a reaction. Cranky Lizard will always write to highlight the arrant nonsense of the left-wing commentators in our community: their nonsense needs to be exposed!

And. If you want to take Cranky Lizard on over a written article, get your facts right, don't whinge, don't try intimidation because that will not happen, don't quote spurious sources because they shall be exposed, don't try verbal bullying because that won't work either. Apart from those few qualifications – fill your boots!

Cranky Lizard enjoys the challenge.

By the way – Cranky Lizard is not and never will be "woke ".

Next issue Cranky Lizard will be exploring where the millions of dollars donated to major charities for bush fire relief has gone.

Enjoy your days.

Leader of the LNP Deb Freckling making the announcement to LNP Candidate for Pumicestone of the additional $7 Million to the already alloca ted amount to fix Beachmere Road.

“The $7 million funding will not only ensure local jobs, it will be an investment in the livelihoods of locals in the Beachmere area.

“Local residents have the right to feel safe on our roads, which is why upgrading Beachmere Road is a priority for our Pumicestone candidate Fiona Gaske and the LNP team.

The LNP candidate for Pumicestone Fiona Gaske said “she knows how vital these upgrades are to local residents.”

“For five years the Palaszczuk Labor Government has neglected to prioritise much needed upgrades to Beachmere Road,” Ms Gaske also said.

“With increased traffic flow, narrow sections and potholes, Beachmere Road is in an unacceptable and unsafe condition for local residents to drive on.

“Beachmere Road is a major connecting route for locals and it’s notorious for accidents and near misses.

“I’m proud to be part of a team that cares for every corner of the state.

“Only the LNP has the best plan to stimulate the economy and create a decade of secure jobs to drag Queensland out of this recession and I’m here for all people in the Pumicestone electorate.”

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A 2020 t ak e on t he Ek k a

Amelia Strazdins

Every year, Queenslanders from all across the state pack up their cars, grab their families and head to the Brisbane showgrounds for a wonderful August weekend at the Ekka. However, this year the Brisbane show looks a little different- much like many other anticipated events. In light of the global pandemic, the Ekka was cancelled, and an online event constructed in its place. Whilst many may be disappointed about the cancellation of the event, it holds more concern for many farmers, business and restaurant owners rely on the event for advertising and exposure to the masses of crowds.

With the re-opening of Queensland, supporting local businesses is more important than ever. To help make that task easier, we’ve compiled a list of things you can do to support local businesses both around Bribie Island and Brisbane. Although you may not be able to get your serving of strawberry ice-cream from the Ekka, local strawberry farms are open and ready for visitors to pick their own strawberries. Some of our closest farms are located near Toorbul road, however if you’re prepared to travel farms are located around the Sunshine coast.

It is the perfect opportunity to get out of the house and have a fun day out

whilst adhering to social distancing. If you’re willing to head into Brisbane, food trucks have hit the streets offering delicious snacks to Queenslanders.

Farmers and businesses owners have had to get innovative to provide their devoted fans with a taste of the Ekka this year, with producers from the Scenic Rim even going as far as to create a rural alternative to the Brissy show, provided restrictions continue as there are and cases do not spike.

However, if you’re still cautious to leave home or wanting to directly support the Ekka, https://www.ekka.com.au/ the website offers a number of different activities from pre-ordering DIY packs to tuning into live videos to meet a farmer.

They provide information on entering competitions, updates and places to donate if you wish. Heading a little closer to home, local businesses have once again opened up and are ready for customers. Shopping locally supports the Bribie community, so grab a basket and some local produce and head to the beach. Popular food destinations around the island are open, remembering that some will require booking and calling in advance to guarantee a spot. Twentytwenty has been the year of unexpected surprises, it has caused everyone to have to adapt and overcome challenges we would never expect to face. Whilst no one could imagine the Ekka would be a virtual event, it is great to see Queenslanders continuing to uplift businesses, farmers and Australians as we come together in a different way to celebrate our beloved annual show.

Remember that whilst times are tough it is more important than ever to be kind, to be considerate and to be supportive.

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What’s happening in the Patch this winter? By Mick O’Brien

This winter, our humble veggie patch is still producing nice zucchinis, silverbeet, boc choy, pac choy, chives, tomatoes, and capsicums as we speak this month. The broccolini are now forming nice flower heads as the climate has got considerably colder.

It was a gamble planting zucchinis this late in the season as they detest moisture on the leaves and have developed signs of powdery mildew already from cold nights, as they also do in the humidity during our summer months. Tomatoes have slowed slightly with the cool winds about, but many fruits are still forming. I have applied an eco-organic fungicide called: ecocarb ( potassium bicarbonate ) made by Organic Crop Protectants- mixed with some eco-oil, to treat the leaves and stems of zucchini, then applying tonics to the soil to fortify the plant to assist in steady fruit production before the plants may finally succumb to the disease in the cool damp weather as harvesting the fruit is the main objective of course.

Time to start sowing seeds ready for spring already.

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Plant of the Month The smell Polygala - LITTLE BIBI® of the bush Polygala myrtifolia x oppositifolia ‘Polylab’

Polygala- LITTLE BIBI® in Flower.

I always try to recommend the hardiest plants that we can plant locally and also have confidence that they will perform growing well in our sandy soils. The fact that these plants are not too bothered about drought and also flower well year-round, is a bonified bonus indeed. Polygala ‘LITTLE BIBI’® is one of the relatively new kids on the block, but boy does it handle the dry times. LITTLE BIBI® is a new cultivar that has been bred to be much more compact than their parent lineage- Polygala myrtifolia, and as a result, they are naturally compact and form a beautiful mounded habit making them a great patio or potted specimen. They perform equally well in the garden so long as they get a a full sun position. Pruning is minimal because they are so naturally dense and compact. Polygala LITTLE BIBI® is well suited to our coastal districts and it has a high resistance to salinity. Their abundant purple pea - shaped flowers are mainly borne in spring and summer but free flower the rest of the year. For hardiness and free flowering no fuss plants, try LITTLE BIBI®.

Have you ever gone for a drive on a country road in South East Queensland through pockets of dry rainforest and thought- wow, what is that evocative tantalising scent? It smells like a conglomerate of plant scents combined, which seem to be naturally characteristic when visiting our local hinterland rainforest creeks and waterways. Sometimes the aroma can be overpowering, especially after recent rainfall and while the scent is relished by some, others may find the smell rather pungent and unpleasant. Personally, I love the aroma, especially when the odour seems empowered during the cool morning walks or when driving through mountain ranges after recent rainfall. It is like experiencing natures breath to me and always triggers my memories and feelings of previous visits walking amongst nature. It was not until some years later though when I was studying horticulture, I learned that the particular aroma I was experiencing was mainly attributed and produced by just one species of rainforest plant: Mallotus claoxyloides, which is aptly referred to as- “The Smell of the Bush”.

The ‘Smell of the Bush’ or Green Kamala Our lovely broccolini, almost ready for harvest!

We have harvested some 20 zucchini’s already this July from four plants and many flowers still forming. We use lots of Silverbeet and leafy greens in our diet, so our plants are trimmed daily, as we only use what we need and just cut the outer leaves leaving the plants to produce more leaves as we go. Our potted ‘Lots of lemons tree’ has thrown about 30 new lemons already about the size of grapes and powering along indeed. Our potted ‘Washington navel orange is still in mass flower with about 6 small new fruits on the tree. We harvested our ginger rhizomes from our large pots and harvested approximately 5 kilos- from 2 large pots, not a bad investment when the supermarkets are selling them at $40.00 + a kilo. I might try for 10 kg next year. Although planting seeds outside in winter in cold wet soils may cause them to rot, if you can get them germinated in a protective

Our Humble Veggie Patch environment, its still possible to plant egg plant capsicum or cucurbits in pots silverbeet, beetroot carrot, cabbage and ready for spring planting. Hope you are kale, lettuce, radish, and peas if you like all enjoying the fruits of your labour! now, or perhaps sow seeds of tomato, • • • • •

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Mallotus claoxyloides or Green Kamala (The smell or scent of the bush) is a common small tree or shrub that grows to 8 metres tall in its natural dry rainforest environment and hails from Northern NSW through to Northern QLD hinterland areas. Green Kamala can be a rather straggly unassuming understorey specimen with rough mildly serrated green leaves which may seem like an ordinary scrubby plant when you come across it in the wild, but their alluring scent is somehow mysteriously dissipated as one gets closer to the plant, the aroma seems wafted away to the outskirts of its location like a stealth cloud, but the scent is more prevalent after rainfall. I will always love this ‘smell of the bush’ aroma, as it definitely always contributes to my rainforest experience indeed.

There are a couple of lovely specimens growing in gardens on Bribie island. See if you can smell your way! Have you got one growing in your garden on Bribie Island or surrounding districts?

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Be prepared for a great National Park camping holiday!

Attention beach campers and four-wheel drivers – don’t start your holidays without a booking and a permit.

Minister for Environment Leeanne Enoch has reminded anyone planning on camping in national parks these school holidays, to ensure they have camping permits and the correct vehicle access authority before heading to their favourite recreation areas.

“Queensland is Good to Go and camping holidays are the perfect way to support tourism and regional jobs, which is part of the Palaszczuk Government’s plan for economic recovery,” Ms Enoch said.

“As has always been the case, campers in national parks must have the appropriate permits and book online prior to starting their trip.

“During COVID-19 restrictions, limits have been in place for the number of people able to visit national parks in locations like Bribie Island and Cooloola Recreation Areas.

In line with the Stage 3 easing of restrictions, the number of four-wheeldrive permits will increase to 500 for day trips to these recreation areas, which is great news for Queenslanders wanting to spend the day on these beautiful beaches.

Tourism Noosa CEO Melanie Anderson said it’s wonderful to have people planning holidays again.

“We are thrilled people are looking to spend money locally and support small business right here in Noosa and in Queensland,” Ms Anderson said.

“Tourism is the biggest economic driver for the Noosa region and our tourism operators have been hit hard over the past few months since the bushfires and then COVID-19.

“Our operators are resilient and they are so pleased to welcome visitors back to Noosa. If people are camping in the nearby Great Sandy National Park or just booking accommodation in Noosa, we encourage you to book early.”

Cooloola and Bribie’s beaches are restricted access areas under the Chief Health Officer’s approved Industry COVID Safe Plan for QPWS Campgrounds.

A person can only enter these restricted areas when they hold both an authority to enter the restricted access area and a valid vehicle access permit.

“Access authorities cost nothing on top of the vehicle access permits, however you must obtain one and reserve your visit to avoid being turned around at the gate or risking a fine,” Ms Enoch said.

“Even existing vehicle permit holders with an annual pass still require an access authority for the days they intend to visit these recreation areas, however legitimate vehicle access exemption holders are unaffected.

“Our message is clear, do all your research before you leave home and be prepared,” she said.

Over on K’gari (Fraser Island), both campers and dingoes are being kept safe with a $500,000 fencing project which has also been completed in some campgrounds.

Minister Enoch said that more than 400,000 people visit K’gari annually, and the majority of negative interactions with dingoes and campers are a result of visitors not following QPWS safety messaging.

“The Cornwells and Wongai campgrounds are complete and will be available for bookings over these school holidays.

“The One Tree Rocks and Eli camping areas are expected to be completed shortly.

“While the new fenced campgrounds will help keep people safe, they are still required to follow the QPWS dingo-safe messaging and not feed or approach dingoes.”

The Department of Environment and Science is working closely with the Chief Health Officer to increase capacity at campgrounds.

Sport / Camping / 4 Wheel Driving / Fishing Instructions on how to obtain the necessary permits to visit these areas are available at https://qld.gov.au/camping and COVID-19 Restricted Access Area Authority from http://qpws.bookeasy.com For more information, visit Park Alerts https://qld.gov.au/parkalerts and follow Queensland Health guidelines before you travel to stay up to date with the latest COVID-19 advice.

Tragic year a sobering reminder for greater safety on Queensland waters

Queensland recorded an alarming increase in recreational boating deaths in 2019, sparking calls for an increased focus on water safety.

Eighteen people died in Queensland waters last year in reported marine incidents.

Of the 14 who drowned or went missing, only one was known to be wearing a lifejacket.

Maritime Safety Queensland received 332 marine incident reports in 2019.

The reported incidents involved 412 Queensland registered recreational vessels and 31 Queensland registered commercial vessels resulting in 109 injuries, including 37 people who were admitted to hospital.

The most commonly reported incidents were collisions between ships, collisions with objects, groundings and capsizes.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the findings of the 2019 Marine Incident Report to be released today marked a grim milestone for the state.

“Last year was the worst in Queensland for decades, in terms of the number of lives lost on the water,” Mr Bailey said.

“One particularly tragic event saw a group of five family members and friends lost at sea in the Torres Strait.

“The number of reported marine incidents and hospitalisations last year was slightly down on the previous year, but sadly, there were four serious incidents that claimed multiple lives.

“Human factors were the significant contributor to most of these incidents, which frequently happened on smooth water, with good visibility in clear weather.”

Minister Bailey said the report showed boat users needed to pay more attention to safety messages and commit to routine use of lifejackets.

“Of the 113 people who have drowned during marine incidents in Queensland over the past 20 years, only five were known to have been wearing a lifejacket.

“The water safety message hasn’t changed over that time.

“Boat operators need to keep a proper lookout at all times and always travel at a safe speed.

“Most importantly, they must have enough lifejackets on board for everyone and make sure everyone knows how to use them.”

Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) General Manager Angus Mitchell said MSQ had already stepped up its efforts to check safety equipment on-board and monitor the unlicensed operation of vessels.

“Late last year, MSQ established the Marine Enforcement Team to carry out on-water, education and compliance operations,” Mr Mitchell said.

“Along with Queensland Police, Boating

and Fisheries Patrol, and Parks and Wildlife, they’ve conducted joint campaigns, including on the busy Easter long weekend.

“These campaigns have intercepted hundreds of boat users in targeted operations, with the aim of raising awareness of boating rules which may differ from state to state, and generally reminding people of their responsibilities on the water.”

As of May 2020, there were 264,017 recreational vessels registered in Queensland.

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Bribie Island Golf Club Ladies Results from 23rd June to 14th July, 2020

TUES 23/6/20 – Ladies Single Stableford – Div 1 Winner: Val Smith 37.

R/U: Maree Bailey 36. 2nd R/U: Jo Malone 35 C/B. 3rd R/U: Desley Neilson 35 C/B. Div 2 Winner: Cate Thomas 38 C/B. R/U: Joy Jordan 38. 2nd R/U: Diane Fitzpatrick 36. 3rd R/U: Lenore Wilson 35. Div 3 Winner: Sonia Ferrante 37 C/B. R/U: Paddy Hyde 37 C/B. 2nd R/U: Heather Croukamp 37. 3rd R/U: Hazel McDonnell 36 C/B. THURS 25/6/20 – Ladies 4BBB Stroke – Winners: Ailsa Lauchlan & Mary Barbeler 63. R/U: Carole Watson & Susie Smith 66. 2nd R/U: Anna De Bondt & Rita De Bondt 67 C/B. 3rd R/U: Sylvia White & Angela Roberts 67.

TUES 30/6/20 – Ladies Single Stableford – Div 1 Winner: Nina Bohan 37.

R/U: Leonie Buxton 33 c/b. 2nd R/U: Ros Gardiner 33. 3rd R/U: Abby Driver 32. Div 2 Winner: Lesley Heap 35 c/b. R/U: Fitzie Jackson 35. 2nd R/U: Diane Fitzpatrick 34 c/b. 3rd R/U: Denise Shearer 34. Div 3 Winner: Gay Burnham 37 c/b. R/U: Jennifer McKay 37. 2nd R/U: Sylvia Kuhbauch 35. 3rd R/U: Desley Sullivan 34.

THURS 2/7/20 – Ladies Single Stableford – Div 1 Winner: Di Benghamy 39. R/U: Gill Lee 38. 2nd R/U: Robyn Cantrill 36 c/b. 3rd R/U: Carole Watson 36. Div 2 Winner: Lenore Wilson 36. R/U: Debra Dunn 35 c/b. 2nd R/U: Ailsa Lauchlan 35. 3rd R/U: Lesley Heap 33 c/b. Div 3 Winner: Yvonne Swanson 37. R/U: Roslyn Crossley 35. 2nd R/U: Shirley Milligan 33. 3rd R/U: Jennifer Stafford 31.

TUES 7/7/20 – Ladies Irish 4BBB Stableford - Overall Winners: 1st: Sonia Ferrante, Angela Roberts, Charmaine Price & Myra Dickson 90. 2nd: Val Smith, Desley Neilson, Jo Malone & Gwen Clutterbuck 88. 3rd: Robyn Harper, Heather Creedy, Judy Graham & Judith Umlauft 87.

THURS 9/7/20 – No event due to Rain.

TUES 14/7/20 – Ladies Monthly Medal – Single Stroke – Sponsor: Woorim Surfside Pharmacy. Div 1 Winner: Abby Driver 76. R/U: Gill Lee 77. 2nd R/U: Val Smith 78. Best Gross: Di Benghamy 85. Best Putting: Sandra Marshall 28 Putts. Div 2 Winner: Anna De Bondt 74. R/U: Lenore Wilson 77. 2nd R/U: Angela Claxton 78 c/b. Best Gross: Anna De Bondt 99. Best Putting: Anna De Bondt 28 Putts. Div 3 Winner: Sylvia Kuhbauch 72. R/U: Nadia Aylott 73. 2nd R/U: Ros Crossley 74 c/b. Best Gross: Sylvia Kuhbauch 102. Best Putting: Sylvia Kuhbauch 30 Putts.

THURS 16/7/20 – Ladies 3 Person Aggregate Stableford – Overall Winners: Ann Mitchell, Carol McAlister & Julie Geale 106. R/U: Paula McKenzie, Gay Burnham & Myra Thomsen 103. 2nd R/U: Robyn Harper, Judy Graham & Val Smith 99 c/b.

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July Fishing Report Winter fishing so far this year had been going really well, until that spell of cold weather last week. Not only uncomfortable for fishing, but the fish weren’t happy with the weather, either, at the start. After a few days of miserable wind, rain and cold the fish have settled into the wintry conditions and are looking keen again.

Another candidate for lures of course, is the flathead – and there are plenty out there at the moment. Winter is a good time for the larger flathead; when the cooler weather brings the females into the creeks around the Passage, usually shadowed by a few smaller males. Baits and soft-plastics are both working well – try drifting from north of Ningi along past Turner’s Camp on the last of the falling tide. That’s where Warren and Jackson got onto two biggies, using

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them up in a landing net, as they swam past the boat!

Crabs are not meant to be in season now and there hasn’t been much luck with the crab pots. But there have been lots of them grabbing a baited hook and holding on as it gets wound in – the trick is scooping the crab with the net before it drops off again – I reckon you’ve got about 2 seconds notice!

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Other fish that have been showing up include moses perch, grassy sweetlip and venus tusk-fish, but these might slow up a little, with the change in the weather.

The ripples, outside Pacific Harbour, and the bridge, are good spots to try for them.

Prawns and squid have been the baits to use. You might also find a snapper or two in the same area but be warned: there is a full snapper seasonal closure on, until August 15th. If you accidentally catch a snapper, return it to the water as soon as possible.

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Not just winter whiting around either! Up at Mission point, reports of elbow slapper sand whiting were common in early July – Evan found them easiest to catch on the first of the falling tide, using yabbies. He says they were bigger than the bream up there – 34cm+.

steadily winding it back in is all you need to do – the lure’s wobble will alert any bream to investigate and jump on it.

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Whiting have been caught all over the Passage lately. Bloodworms are always favoured baits but not always easy to get.

Fresh yabbies are another good option.

Joseph and crew pumped a few yabbies and put them to good use, catching a nice bucket of winter whiting near the Avon wreck.

Shelly went out to Cook’s Rocks for this venus tusk-fish, but there have been plenty in the Passage, too.

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Bream are one species that are harder to get over winter in the Passage, because about half of them move out to gather at surf bars and coastal waters for the annual spawning. Before they move to the spawning grounds, they fatten up on the schools of fish that come through in winter, but they are often quite fussy with bait. In the Passage itself, the remainder of the adult population feed on bait-fish, and if caught, are often in good condition.

Casting a shallow-diving lure across sandbanks at a creek entrance and

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July has largely been a month of pleasant, sunny days, with just light afternoon breezes. Being warmer than usual for this time of year, some fish that go quiet in winter, had still being hanging on into July.

The mouths of Ningi, Elimbah and Glasshouse Creeks have had good, healthy bream, with the higher tides at dusk or dawn working the best. Jan and Alan, from the Everton Park Fishing Club, had the high tide when they caught 4 big bream for their comp. They used prawns for bait but little round, hard-bodied lures are often the best right now, especially very early in the morning or when the afternoon breeze has rippled the water.

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Tile Regrouting • Leaking Shower Repairs • Leaking Balcony Repairs Shower & Bathroom make overs • Tile & Grout Cleaning and Sealing Outdoor Cleaning • Anti - Slip Treatment • Glass & Tile protection

Phone Scotty Jenkins 0488 196 740

DA NILO T HE PL A S T ER ER

• Professional in what I do. I take pride in my work. • My aim is to look after the needs of my customers at all cost. • All types of drywall plastering. • 30 years’ experience. • No job too small. • Clean and Friendly Tradesman.

caboolture@tilerescue.com.au www.tilerescue.com.au Robert Bogdanov | 0438 214 360 | 1800 85 3335 WINDOW TINTING

CHA NNIS W INDOW TINTING

Call Danilo 0408 289 050

email: zolgher.17@bigpond.com

Serving Bribie & Surrounds since 1999 Window Tinting: Car, Home, Office - Reduce heat, glare and UV Frosting: Plain & Decorative Signwriting: Vehicles, Shops, Offices

PLUMBING / GAS SERVICES Down To Earth Call Tim Burr 0432 674 353 • Plumbing • Drainage • Maintenance Plumbing

• Bathroom/ Laundry/ Kitchen Renovations • Water/ Gas Compliance Certificates • Gas Installations & Servicing • TMV & Back/Flow Testing Professional Plumbing and Gas Services offering quality work paired with exceptional service.

dteplumbingandgas@gmail.com www.facebook.com/dteplumbingandgas

Phone 0410 508 468

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HANS ELECTRICAL

Ph: (07) 5497 7226 or 0458 912 121 www.hanselectrical.com.au

Electrical Installations & Repairs, SWANN Security Systems, Ceiling Fans, Smoke Alarms, Bathroom Heaters, Power Points, Shed Wiring, Metering,Safety Switches and much more‌

GARAGE DOORS

HOWS YOUR GARAGE DOOR?

MORETON BAY GARAGE DOORS Call the Garage Door Specialists for:• No-obligation Quotes • Door replacement and repair • AUTOMATIC OPENERS SUPPLIED AND FITTED,INCLUDING COMPLIMENTARY SERVICE OF DOOR. QBCC License no. 1186213

Ph: 0498 110 530

www.garagedoorsqld.com.au info@moretonbaygaragedoors.com.au

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www.northsiderooďŹ ng.com.au

0467 355 079

SJ PLASTERING

Plumbing Bribie Island

ELECTRICIAN

QBCC License No. 40217

S a n d S p e a r in s t a lla t io n a n d r e p a ir s • P u m p in s t a lla t io n s a n d r e p a ir s • Ir r ig a t io n

PLASTERERS

Looking for a bathroom or kitchen Renovation to be done quickly!!!!

Concept Constructions QBCC Lic 1110481

NORTHSIDE ROOFING

PAINTING SERVICE

BUDGET BATHROOM AND KITCHEN RENOS

For a free quote and consultation please phone 0414 165 833

TOTAL ROOF SOLUTIONS Ph: 1300 137 641

• Carpentry • Plumbing • Painting • Plastering • Door and Furniture22/7/19 2:47 pm Replacement • 30 Years Experience • Blue Card/ All metal rooďŹ ng & accessories Police clearance • ABN 12 955 316 310

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

Professional Team, Quality Products & Great Service Local Bribie Island family owned and operated Over 30 years’ experience

FREE QUOTES ALL WORK GUARANTEED Bribie Owned Business

QBCC Lic 1191242

Directory - Newspaper Ad - Bribie Island.indd • Tiling • Gutter1 Cleaning

What we do? We Make Clean Air! •

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Continuous garden edging small concrete jobs

BATHROOMANDKITCHENRENOVATIONS

HANDY MAN SERVICE

ARCTIC: AU00625 & Electrical E: hello@bribieairconditioning.com.au W: www.bribieairconditioning.com.au Licence: 65106

C & C C le a n A ir a n d S o l a r

GARDEN EDGING

ABN 33 855 160 082

Domestic Air Conditioning Specialists Your local domestic air conditioning specialists Sales, Installations, Servicing and Repairs Family owned and run local business Qualified Refrigeration Engineer over 33 years experience Call Wayne today for a free quote on 0409 483 796 or 3408 4182

ABN: 32179368011

RENOVATIONS

GARDEN EDGING

Servicing Beachmere, Donnybrook, Meldale & Toorbul

ALWAYS RELIABLE

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Rigid Pave Specialists • Driveways • Pool Surrounds Patios • Garden Edging • Irrigation Systems Retaining Walls STEVE WEBB 0405 389065 After Hours (07) 5496 1609 BSA 106 4948

Cars CAR DETAILER

Bribie Island

Bribie Island Car Detailing

CAR DETAILING

5/181 First Ave, Bongaree

• Professional approach to customer service! • New competitive packages • Wash & Vacuum package • Mini Detail package • Full Detail Package • Free Pick up & Delivery • Pensioner Discounts • Gift Vouchers Available.

PHONE: 3408 0014 MOBILE: 0439 462 288

CAR SERVICING Bob’s Auto Repair Service

HOME AUTO REPAIR SERVICE

TEL: 34081542

Ironman 4x4 Distributor – Huge range of Ironman 4x4 products and accessories • Bull bars • Suspension Lift Kits • Log Book Servicing • Tune-Ups • New Car log book servicing • Tyres and Batteries • EFI diagnostic & repairs

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Tel. 3410 1585 Unit 2 / 13 Toorbul St, Bongaree Qld 450

Hair 4507 & Eyebrow Bar

ATTAX Tax Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Tax Returns: Individuals, Sole Traders, Partnerships, Companies & Trusts • Tradie reporting from BAS,Taxable

Payments Annual Reports & QBCC reporting • Bookkeeping: Setup and ongoing maintenance & support • BAS and IAS Payroll Functions, processing & reporting • PAYG, Superannuation & Single Touch Payroll • MYOB, Quickbooks, Xero & Reckon efficient

www.ezypcsales.com.au shop@ezypcsales.com.au

find us on

Brisbane Boat Buyers

Boats Wanted Cash Paid Buying Now Phone Roger on 0419 756 800

DOCTORS

• Garden Creation, Renovation & Maintenance • Specialist in Pre-sale-detail & Presentation • Garden Consultancy and Advisory Service • All Aspects of Garden and Lawn Maintenance • Pest and Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Plans Phone: Mick 0417 618 203

LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES Bribie Sand Gravel & Landscaping 171-173 First Avenue - Bribie Island Sand Soil & Gravel Supplies Red Mulch Now in Stock.

FAX: 3408 1955 Email: bribiesandg@bigpond.com PHONE: 3408 1037

LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE ACE yard services • Tree removal • Stump grinding • Landscaping/make overs • Turfing • Top soiling • Rubbish removal

POOL MAINTENANCE

FITNESS Fit Beyond 50 - Cathy McGillivray

Phone Cathy on 0408803037 NOW

CHIROPRACTOR

Bribie Island Chiropractic

AQUANEO POOL STORE

TEL: 1300 279 502 Email – Info@aquaneo.com.au Web: www.aquaneo.com.au

AQUANEO

STORE ONLINE

• Pool services • Free Pool water testing • Pool & Spa Chemical suppliers • Pool & Spa Equipment Suppliers • Large stock of spare parts.

Computerised water testing Water & Energy efficient products Safety inspections and handovers Equipment repairs & Installation

Dean Sluce - B.App.Sci Chiropractic Shop 3-4, 9-13 Benabrow Ave P.O. Box 633 Bellara Qld 4507 Fax: (07) 3410 7230

Shop2, 122 Goodwin Drive Bongaree 07 3408 3566 REMOVALS AND STORAGE

AJ Smart Move

FUNERAL SERVICES

We make moving ...EASY www.ajsmartmove.com.au

REMOVALS & STORAGE

Contact: Glyn Cass Mbl: 0404 804 172 E: cassonbribie@gmail.com HOUSE CLEANING

Shop Online for free home delivery or drop into our warehouse store on 179-181 First Ave. Bongaree.

POOLWERX SHOP & MOBILE SERVICE

Bribie Island Chiropractic

Phone: (07) 3408 6700

• Lawn mowing • Ride on Mower • Hedging • Lawn treatment • Weed treatment for lawns

Call Daniel for your free quote on 0403 094 212

Shop 4, 874 Beachmere Road, Beachmere PHONE: 0754070 188 WEB: www.beachmerehc.com.au

Bribie Island Window Cleaning

Phone Justin Now PHONE: 0410 326 376

“Serving our local community for 23years”

AL’S GUTTER CLEANING

Animal Services PET SERVICES

Mob 0438909120

CARPET CLEANING • Huge range of dog/cat food including raw 4 paws • Toni is happy to discuss your pets diets • Clipping/bathing (available by appointment) • Flea/Tick/Worming & Heartworm control • Much more Bribie Family owned and operated for over 20 years • Carpet Cleaning • Pest Management Call Craig on 3410 0001

Mick O’Brien. Dip.Hort.(MAIH)

Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 5.30pm Friday 7.30am to 4.00pm Saturday 8.00am to 12.00md

fitness and nutrition.

With spring in the air and the fire season ahead, we can clean for you: Solar Panels • Gutter Systems • Windows in/out • Screens and tracks • Pressure washing We offer Pensioner rates

Profound Horticultural

• Dr Jason Miller • James Denton (NP) • Shannan Opia (NP)

CLEANERS

Residential & commercial Local Business for over 10yrs • Window, Tracks & Screen Cleaning • Solar Panel Cleaning • Pressure Cleaning

HORTICULTURIST

Yoga for Health 10am Tuesday & Thursdays, All Welcome

Bribie Dazzler Cleaning Service

Goodfellas

Phone 3408 9299 Open Monday to Thursday 9am till 5pm, Friday 9am till 3pm Saturday’s by appointment only Saturday, Sunday & public holidays closed

We are back in the Hall at the Anglican Church, 10 Banyo Street, Bongare

Cleaning

FREE quotes Competitive Rates

Awnings – Blinds – Shutters – Security Screens – Louvres

Maggie’s Yoga Classes

CertIII & CertIV in Fitness, Australian Heart Foundation Heartmoves Licensee, Menofitness Trainer. Private personalised fitness and wellness is our focus at Fit Beyond 50. We aim to encourage and motivate all our clients to achieve a healthy and balanced lifestyle through

We are Local, experienced and ready to clean for you! Quality workmanship, reliable service and reasonable rates first time, every time!

ABN 71 326 381 155 Call Heidi today to book 0431 231 852

BLINDS & AWNINGS

YOGA

Phone 0400 250 520

Relocated to 6/8 Warana Ave, Bellara

House & Garden

High-quality affordable treatments by an experienced skin & beauty specialist.

• Microdermabrasion and cosmedical­ grade peels • relaxation massage • manicures • pedicures • waxing • lash & brow tinting • spray tanning.

20% OFF your first visit. cosmosskinandbeauty.com.au e-mail jess@cosmosskinandbeauty.com.au

By Appointment : 0410 839 699

Cnr Eucalypt St & Elkhorn Ave Bellara PHONE:3408 6421 BOAT & MARINE

Over 30 Years MOB: 0408 244 951 Experience Email: dordys1@bigpond.com

BEAUTY THERAPY COSMOS SKIN AND BEAUTY

COMPUTER & IT SERVICES

• Laptop Parts • Computer Repairs & Sales • New Printers, • Ink & Toner Cartridges and Refills Celebrating 21 years in Business- Bribie’s most trusted Computer store.

Specialising in: Formal & Evening Wear, Uniforms, Ladies, Men and Childrens Wear Clothing Alterations and Repair & Mending Service

We have moved 57 Toorbul Street, Bongaree PHONE: 0452 401 063

ACCOUNTANT AND BOOKKEEPING

13 Sunset Ave, Bongaree

Dressmaker

• style cuts • colour • ladies and men • seniors • blow dry • bridal parties • special occasions • extensions • perms

6 Hill Street Bongaree, 116 Archer St, Woodford.

Ph: 07 5496 1156 office email cwheeler@caliph.net.au

COST PRICE* Genuine Printer Ink & Toner

Dordy’s Creations

Sarah’z Hair Boutique

•Business start-up and entity selection •Registrations for TFN, ABN, GST, PAYG W/H •GST BAS IAS assistance, lodgements.

•Rental properties: purchase/Sales & Annual statements •Budgets, Business planning, Tax planning •Monthly/Quarterly Bookkeeping and BAS preparation •Companies, trusts & superfunds •Online accounting Xero,MYOB, Account Right •Individual and small business tax & accounting

Computer Sales, Service & Repairs

DRESSMAKER

HAIR STYLISTS

ACCOUNTANT AND TAX AGENT C M Wheeler & Associates

Liz Cooper 0431 484 230 Angela Gibbings 0427 732 547 attax@bigpond.com

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Business

Carolyn Wheeler FCPA

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Cnr Bribie Island Road & Regina Ave, Ningi Ph 5429 5995 tonispetstation@gmail.com www.tonispetstation.com.au

Directory Services | Advertise here for only | $66 per issue

Call Belinda on 0447 007 966

TELEVISION ANTENNA John the TV Antenna Man TUNING $70.00

Australian-made Digital TV Antennas, outlets & troubleshooting EPTPOS AVAILABLE - PENSIONER DISCOUNTS If I cannot fix your Problem, there will be NO CHARGE Titab Lic No: T15423 Est 20yrs 5yr Warranty

PHONE 3408 6530

PEST CONTROL Complete Pest Control

All our pesticides are natural, Pyrethrum based products.

Local family owned & operated since 1998. www.cpestcontrol.com.au

All Household Pests Controlled Guaranteed.

• House Inspections • Termite specialists • Thermal Imaging • Fully Insured • Free Quotes • Rodent, Bird & Possum Management

PHONE 54988517

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Fiona GASKE LNP Candidate for Pumicestone Fix Bribie Island Road Create local jobs Better schools and healthcare PO Box 441, Bribie Island QLD 4507 0499 444 921 pumicestone@lnpq.org.au fionagaske.com.au FionaGaskeLNP

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