August Issue - The Hills Echo Community Newsmagazine by Echo News

AUGUST 2017

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LIGHTNING HITS A HOME RUN

Lightning Teeballers Mily vanSchoor, Lloyd Rowe, Lily Cromby, and Lachlan Brown

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Bunnings Vouchers to be won!

Bringing back the gorgeous 3-part harmonies and toe-tapping tunes of the war-time Andrews Sisters.

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Pine Hills Lightning Scores a new Field of Dreams!

Works on a new baseball field at James Drysdale Reserve are underway, thanks to a $3.3million commitment from the Moreton Bay Regional Council, in its 2017/18 budget released last month.

The new field, to be located behind the current main diamond Pine Hills Lightning A Grade team with left field fence, has been on the drawing board for a number Teeballers of years, and will now become a reality. In addition to the new diamond, the project will also include dugouts, field lighting, irrigation, 38 carparks, amenities and access road. Preliminary earthworks are already underway and the project is expected to be completed in late 2018, weather permitting. James Drysdale Reserve is home to Pine Hills Lightning Baseball Club junior and senior teams and the addition of the new diamond will now enable the club to hold junior State Titles and National Tournaments. Pine Hills Baseball Club president Simon Tame, said there had been a lot of work done behind the scenes by previous committee members and Moreton Bay Regional Council. ‘With Baseball back in the Olympics in 2020, a new field will help provide another opportunity for the children of the area to be involved in sports and maybe one day join the other three club representatives who played for Australia this year,’ said Pine Hills Baseball Club president Simon Tame. The club is looking to expand on its Lightning Cup Rookie Ball initiative for children aged 8 - 12 years in which they play in-house 1.5 hour games during the week. They are expecting more teams this year with the club delivering over 25 baseball ‘Come ‘n Try’ days in the local schools. Head down to James Drysdale Reserve on the 12th August for their ‘Come and Try’ baseball day from 10 am to 2pm. It will be a fantastic opportunity for the kids to try their hand at this great sport.

Op Shop Sales Help Kidney Patients

The Kidney Support Network Op Shop on Dallas Parade, Keperra has recently celebrated 12 months at its new address and is calling on locals to dig deep to support their efforts to help people impacted by Kidney Disease. Why not head down and grab a bargain? They are always looking for volunteers so if you have a few hours spare a week get in touch! The Op Shop is also always in need of donations of clean salable items so if you are having a clean out drop down to the shop. For more infomation contact 3855 9781 or email information@ksn. org.au

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Advertisers’ Directory

MEDICAL CENTRE Keperra Family Practice 7 Ph: 3351 0323 p Everton Hills Medical Centre 6 Ph: 3355 7343 p

ACCOUNTANT TaxArana (formerly Rod Adamson FCPA) Ph: 3351 6111 p 27 BEAUTY Secret Skin Studio Ph: 0412 878 511

BUILDER Crowley Constructions Ph: 0410 580 449

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CABINETMAKER Mike Design Ph: 0413 177 410 CARTRIDGES Cartridge World Ph: 3366 5111 CHILD CARE Creative Play Ph: 3851 0611 CHIROPRACTOR Patricia McNab Ph: 3351 0933

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MOTOR PARTS/SERV Samford Auto Mobile Ph: 0408 153 180 p 17 Everton Mechanical Repairs Ph: 3353 4447 p 18 B & P Car Care Ph: 3353 5046 p 20 RevTech Mechanical Ph: 3355 2248 p 22 PAINTING G.J. Whitney Ph: 3351 6721 Wilko Painting Ph: 1300 945 564

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PHYSIOTHERAPIST Ferny Hills Physiotherapy Ph: 3351 5177 p 23 Brisbane 7day Physiotherapy p 18 Ph: 3351 4388

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PLUMBING Plumbers We Are Ph: 3351 0016

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PSYCHOLOGIST Lindsay Trims Ph: 0411 036 297 REAL ESTATE Professionals Priority Ph: 3164 7000 Ray White Ferny Hills Ph: 3851 0011

BOWLS CLUB

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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North West Financial Services Ph: 1300 881 223 p 12

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Lifestyle Centre Ph: 3289 6276

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Samford Psychology Ph: 3289 2992

BOOKKEEPING

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SENSATIONAL SAMFORD

ELECTRICAL Guy’s Electrical Ph: 0418 887 253

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WELLBEING Banksia Women Healing Centre p 19 Ph: 3351 4691

DRIVING SCHOOL Adams Driving School Ph: 3351 2794 p 17

DRESSMAKING Pamela-Jean Ph: 0421 771 022

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SPORTS CLUBS Arana Leagues Club Ph: 3354 1333

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VETERINARIAN Ferny Hills Vet Surgery Ph: 3351 2122 VETKIND Ph: 3851 1366

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POLITICAL/COUNCIL Mark Furner Ph: 3535 7100 Peter Dutton MP Ph: 3205 9977 Jane Prentice MP Ph: 3378 1599 Nick Elston Ph: 0473 743 335 Tim Maunder MP Ph: 3535 1100 Councillor Steve Toomey Ph: 3407 1900

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WARDROBE SPECIALISTS Specialized Handyman Serv p 20 Ph: 0419 437 470

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DENTIST Ferny Grove Dental Ph: 3351 4757 p3 Ferny Hills Dental Ph: 3351 2731 p1&5 Dentistry on Main Street Ph: 3289 6699 p11

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TREE LOPPING Performance Arboriculture Ph:1300 885 755 p4

RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING Robin Botic p 24 Ph: 0414 856 811

PHARMACY Patricks Road Pharmacy Ph: 3351 5300 p 23

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TOUCH FOOTBALL Arana Touch Football Ph: 0414 623 015 p 8

NURSERY/GIFTS

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PSYCHOLOGY p 16

SEPTEMBER FEATURE:

THE HEALTH HUB

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EXTERNAL HOUSECLEANING Spencers External Housecleaning Ph: 0411 444 546 p 20 GOLF CLUB Keperra Golf Club Ph: 3355 7744

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GRAPHICS Getuit Graphics Ph: 0418 623 557

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HARDWARE Arana Hills Hardware Ph: 3351 6533

HOTEL Samford Hotel Ph: 3289 1212

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LANDSCAPING Landscape Renovations Ph: 0424 262 824

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LAWYERS McCarthy Durie Lawyers Ph: 3370 5100

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Local Hardware Store Closes

At the end of July, the doors closed on Ferny Hills’ hardware store for the final time. Nestled under the block of shops on Ferny Way, opposite the Telstra Exchange, this hardware store has served the local area since 1968. It was first operated by Mr and Mrs Jones who sold to the Spencer family. It was then known as ‘Spencer Hardware’ and continued to trade under this name when owned by John and Jackie Findlay-Bisset. It then came under the True Value Hardware banner. The next owners, Bruce and Annette Anderson traded for five years before the present owners Keith and Barbara McGhee took control in 2002. Sadly, the progession will now cease and the convenience of this local hardware haven will be missed by both home handymen, local schools, tradesmen and anyone seeking advice and solutions to a myriad of plumbing, gardening, carpentry and assorted ‘needs-fixing’ problems. Retirement is now beckoning for the owners and Keith’s friend George who has been an invaluable assistant behind the counter supporting Keith and Barbara when trade was busy, especially at weekends. George no doubt will fill any spare time chasing fish up north inOnline his favourite fishing haunts. Tickets: https:// Keith and Barbara have enjoyed a loyal following and know www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ many residents and tradies bybrews-bites-and-beatsfirst name. They are retiring reluctantly. tickets-34528781515

‘Even with the opening of Bunnings at Keperra, we were confident that we could still service a niche market for the smaller shopper,’ said Keith. ‘But we weren’t prepared to resign an extended lease. A short term lease was not available so we were left with the only option of closing the door.’ Barbara, Keith and George have enjoyed serving local customers and providing advice when needed. ‘We are very grateful for the support that has been shown to our hardware business,’ said Barbara. ‘We thank our customers for their continued loyalty. We leave, having made many friends.’ The convenience of this hardware store and the expert, friendly advice will be sorely missed. It is the end of a little chapter in the retail history of Ferny Hills.

George with owners Barbara and Keith McGhee

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Feel Good Fashion At Ferny Hills

Fashion stylist Lee Martin has found a way to combine her love of fashion with her desire to support a worthy local cause.

‘Style Your Way’ is an exciting new store recently opened in Ferny Hills. With a charming, boutique-style feel, the store offers quality pre-loved women’s and children’s clothing and Lee Martin, Owner accessories. As a ‘Joining Hands’ ambassador, Lee donates a portion of profits to this local social enterprise that supports homeless and vulnerable youth in Brisbane. Savvy customers are able to get an affordable total look at Style Your Way, and benefit from Lee’s extensive styling experience in-store. Not only that, but customers save money; help the environment by recycling clothing; and can also donate their own items to contribute to this worthy cause – by giving back and changing young lives. Now that’s a win-win shopping experience! So, if you’re in the market for some stylish, savvy pre-loved fashion, head down to Style Your Way at Shop 6/18-20 Ferny Way, Ferny Hills.

Arana View Club September News

Arana VIEW Club’s next meeting is on Wednesday 6th September at the Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, 10.30am for 11.00am start. Cost of lunch is $25. Our Annual Fashion Parade will be held this month and we have some fantastic raffle prizes for our major raffle, that will be drawn on the day. All funds raised go towards supporting the Smith Family. So come dressed in bright floral colours to celebrate Spring’s arrival. New members and guests are always welcome. Please Phone Heather on 3300 3733 to book by 4pm Monday 4th September.

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10 week Junior Comp 30th Aug. to 29th Nov. 2017

SIGN ON @ HANRAN ST, KEPERRA Sat. 12th Aug. 9 - 11am Wed. 16th Aug. 4.30 - 6.30pm

• Wednesday from 4.15pm • Games commence 30th August 2017 • Junior Comp U8 to U16 - Boys & Girls • Individual & team nominations available GROVELY SPORTS GROUND 32 Hanran Street, Keperra

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VETKIND Arana Hills Veterinary Clinic

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Queensland Junior State Cup Wrap Up

Arana Touch is very proud of the seven teams who participated in the 2017 Junior State Cup in Hervey Bay from 6th to 8th July.

Our teams play against some very strong associations who are well established and are made up of players from large regional cities/towns. Overall we had nine wins and two draws. U14 Boys had four wins and three losses, narrowly missed making quarter final. What a great eye opener to the skill level in Queensland. Contending with bigger and older touch football associations, our club Arana competed with improvement throughout the carnival. The girls were a bit nervous to start the competition as the opposition came out hard and fast, providing insight into the high levels of touch that are present at this level. As the carnival progressed the girls got more confident and picked up their intensity providing a more competitive environment. Although the carnival is very competitive it still provides a positive environment for all players, as the club bonding opportunities both, at the ground and at the accommodation added to the kids enjoyment. Special thanks goes to our coaches, managers and parents for the effort and enthusiasm they showed our players, we couldn’t have done it without them. Also to all our referees, as we cannot enter teams in these events without a referee per team. For more information about getting involved with Arana Touch Football contact 0414 623 015 or visit www.aranatouch. sportingpulse.net

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Let There Be Light.. on Field #3

Local Keperra sporting field #3 on Hanran St, operated by West Arana Hills Rugby League Football Club (WAHRLFC), recently received a major upgrade with the installation of 4 new lighting poles, costing over $90,000. This upgrade was made possible through a Community Grant for $35,000 with the $55,000 balance being funded by Arana Leagues Club. The previous lights on the field did not provide adequate lighting meaning that teams had to limit their training or move to the Football Club primary field or field number two which created congestion with multiple teams training and playing. These new lights will allow more local sporting teams to properly make use of the field. Currently, the field is used by WAHRLFC, the Arana Touch Football Club and the Waratahs Softball Club. The Football Club and Waratahs Softball Club use the field for their training, and the Touch Football Club use the field for their training and playing during the season. ‘We’re very pleased to be able to assist these local sporting teams,’ noted Arana Leagues Club General Manager, Joe Kelly. ‘Our Community Contribution Fund has donated over $6.3 million into the local community since 2003 and is dedicated to assisting local sporting, charitable and community associations as well as local primary schools.’

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SENSATIONAL SAMFORD! Back To Nature

At The Lifestyle Centre

The Lifestyle Centre is situated on nine acres in beautiful Samford Valley. The Centre comprises a nursery, gift shop offering unique homewares and a fabulous cafe serving Toby‘s estate coffee, breakfast and lunch. There is also a day spa, photographer, pilates and yoga centre and our newest editions are the Herdz Horse and Rider outlet and a yarn shop. The owners of the Lifestyle Centre have a farming background and had a dream to incorporate a paddock walk to share their love for animals with children and the young at heart. This dream is now a reality and members of the public can now take a stroll through the grounds where a variety of tame farm animals live peacefully. The owners operate a rotational cell grazing with different type of animals moving from paddock to paddock by which the soil is enriched and the grazing coverage improved. The cattle and mini master sheep are well liked, however the Australian miniature goats are the most popular with their cheeky bleating for some yummy goat food. They are true entertainers! In addition, the team at the Lifestyle Centre are very excited to see the arrival of their first miniature donkey Frankie who will be arriving from Victoria very shortly. The walk takes around 10-15 minutes to complete and there are many seating areas under beautiful trees and overlooking

e l y t s Life

the dams with spoilt hand fed Ducks living on the water along the way. For the horse lovers, do not forget the Horse Tearoom that has been operating for many years. Everyone young and old, are welcome to visit the Lifestyle Centre on Mt Glorious Road at Samford, open seven days a week from 8.30am to 4.30pm. More information is available on our website www.lifestylecentre.co

Your Dentist in Samford Village

Located in the picturesque village of Samford, Dentistry on Main Street combines the quality dental care and technology of a big city dental practice, with the caring, personalised touch of a small town practitioner. Dentistry on Main Street not only provides dental solutions to the people from Samford Valley, but also to people from the surrounding suburbs of Ferny Hills, Ferny Grove and Arana Hills. Our modern, full-service practice offers the entire range of dental procedures, from preventive and general dentistry to full cosmetic makeovers for a brand-new smile - so there’s no need to travel into the city to access first-class dental services. We invite you to visit our modern practice and experience our service for yourself. Contact our friendly team on 3289 6699 or visit our website www.dentistryonmainstreet.com.au

• Unique Gifts • Beautiful Homewares • Unusual Native and exotic Plants

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SENSATIONAL SAMFORD! Financial Services that work for YOU!

North West Financial Services (Qld) Pty Ltd is not owned by a large multinational company driven by profit; in fact, we are a boutique, client-focused business that puts the needs of the client above all else. Our actions are governed by the highest level of ethics, and our services are competitively priced. North West Financial Services (Qld) Pty Ltd has the experience and qualifications to give advice on a broad range of investments. Whether your aim is to reduce your home loan, pay for a child’s education, build your business or enjoy a comfortable retirement, North West Financial Services (Qld) Pty Ltd can help you create, manage and protect your wealth throughout every stage of your life. It’s all about having the financial resources to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle in your wealth creation years and then your retirement years. North West Financial Services (Qld) Pty Ltd is a Principal Member of the Association of Independently Owned Financial Professionals and have clients all over Australia who are using our experience and strategies.

We have clients all over Australia who are using our experience and strategies in the following areas: ✔ Financial Advice ✔ Insurances ✔ Managed Funds ✔ Home Loans ✔ Direct Shares ✔ Tax Planning ✔ Superannuation ✔ Investment Properties ✔ Retirement and Pension Planning Our aim is to help manage our client’s assets as well as their income, to achieve their personal financial goals without adversely affecting their current lifestyle. North West Financial Services (Qld) Pty Ltd is a financial planning organisation based on the strong ethical values of integrity and honesty. Shayne & Janelle French

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Shop 18A, 19 Main Street, Samford QLD 4520 Phone: 1300 881 223 Email: info@nwfs.com.au Please call

1300 881 223 to make an appointment.

Vacancies In New Prep Class

Samford Valley Steiner School has opened an extra Prep class this year to meet the needs of the local community for Steiner education. The school has a mission to grow and develop Steiner Education and make it as available as possible to all those who are seeking it. The new group for 5-6 year olds has been created specifically for the group of children waiting on an unusually large and long-term wait list. Prep parents, Matt and Nicole are very happy with the new class. ‘We have been so pleased with our experience at Samford Valley Steiner School. We were really drawn to the school for its nurturing approach to education. We feel very confident that our daughter will blossom here and develop a love of school and lifelong learning.’ Samford Steiner strives to manifest an important social vision i.e. to provide a living education for social renewal. Our intention is far greater than to simply educate children for a career or a job. Rather we strive to create an environment within which the children can unfold their own inner potential to serve their own destinies and create change in the world. The school whole-heartedly believes that our modern world desperately needs this education and that we should strive to provide the opportunity for as many families as possible that are seeking Steiner Education for their children to access it; this will benefit us all.

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“A living education for social renewal”

www.samfordsteiner.qld.edu.au

Samford Valley Steiner School offers an inspiring and comprehensive education for children from Pre-Prep to Year 12 Our highest endeavour is to provide An early years’ experience that protects the kingdom of childhood A primary school program that nourishes and supports the child’s developing imagination A high school education that develops discernment and encourages independent thinking

PREP VACANCIES NOW AVAILABLE Are you looking for a school that provides a nourishing and unhurried Prep experience for your child? Samford Valley Steiner School has limited spaces available now for Prep children aged 5-6 years. A living education providing: Holistic approach to teaching and learning Sense of community and involvement of parents Imaginative indoor and outdoor play focussed program Environments where children feel secure, loved and recognised Understanding of the developmental needs of each child PHONE THE SCHOOL ON 3430 9600 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO ENROL

OPEN DAY Saturday 12 August 10am-1pm SCHOOL TOUR Wednesday 6 September 9.15am Samford Valley Steiner School is just 5 minutes drive from Samford Village, on Narrawa Drive, Wights Mountain. www.samfordsteiner.qld.edu.au

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SENSATIONAL SAMFORD! Bookkeeping PLUS

Kerrie Lucy has been established in the Samford Valley for over 14 years, and over 24 years in total, as a qualified Bookkeeper.

Bookkeeping PLUS offers a professional service to maintain your business books, weekly / monthly or quarterly. Kerrie aims is to present your financial figures to a very high level which reduces the time your Tax Accountant needs to spend on them, in turn saving you money. Kerrie is very approachable, and happy to meet you for a coffee to discuss your bookkeeping / paper flow of your business (with no obligation whatsoever.) You may only require 2 – 3 hours per week, or even per month. She will look after all of your ATO lodgements, applications

and compliance requirements. Basically everything to do with running your business, so you are able to get out there and do what you do best and don’t have to worry about the paper trail. She is a specialist within the Real Estate, Veterinary Practices, Construction and Hospitality industries, but not limited to! Take the first step, you will be pleasantly surprised how you can then concentrate on your business and your family life. ‘Confidentiality Assured’

Mamma Mia What A Night! At the Samford Valley Hotel

On Saturday 22nd July Tribute band, ABBA Live raised the roof at the Samford Valley Hotel. A huge crowd turned out for a night of ABBA Hits.

MYOB / XERO

Specialist in Year End Procedures

* GST, PAYG, Super, ATO, BAS, Payroll, Subby Reports. * Reconcile intercompany / inter-entity accounts. * Correct treatment of Hire Purchases, Leases & Assets. * Group Certificates & ATO Reporting. Multiple Bank Rec’s Full Bookkeeping Service / Set Monthly Fee available

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‘More than just bookkeeping’

Following the success of the ABBA tribute night, the Samford Valley Hotel will be hosting even more great events and high profile acts in the upcoming months. On Saturday 23rd September, the BEACH BOYS Tribute Show will be taking place and a large crowd is expected. Tickets are available from the Samford Valley Hotel, phone 3289 1212. Be quick before tickets sell out for this popular night of fun. Another event not to be missed is the annual Samford Valley Cup Pig Races on Sunday 15th October. This free event promises to be a fun day out for the whole family so pop along and have a flutter! The Samofrd Valley Hotel is not only a venue for bands and events but includes the magnificent Village Garden Bar and Grill which offers an extensive menu at affordable prices. In addition the hotel boosts a beautifully appointed Public Sports Bar and the very comfortable ‘Hops Craft Beer and Wine Bar’ with live music every Friday night. There is Krustys Playground for the kids and for those who like a little flutter on the pokies, 28 of the latest machines complete a well appointed Gaming Room. Samford Valley Hotel is lifting expectations for the local community and providing a service to the ever-expanding local population. If you haven’t visited Samford Valley Hotel recently, now is the time to call in for a quiet drink or a fine meal. You will be warmly welcomed. www.hillsecho.com

BEACH BOYS Tribute Show Sat. 23rd Sept.

Tickets available at the Samford Valley Hotel Ph: 3289 1212

www.samfordhotel.com.au

PIG RACES

FREE ENTRY

Samford Valley Cup

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SENSATIONAL SAMFORD! Nurture Early Education - where the children are #1!

The team at Nurture Early Education have been hard at work and they would love to see you come down and check out all the dirt! Their extensive playground comprises of a magic mud pit, a river, and a fort! The special team at the centre relish hard work and are ready to welcome your children. The team provide an inspirational and meaningful play based program so you can be assured your children will have a ton of fun! Nurture Early Education is a family-based business that caters for for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Samford’s largest psychology practice welcomes another Delicious meals, nappies and sunscreen are also provided. new member to its all-female team. Sharyn Ferris will join So come and join the best place - where the children are Samford Psychology’s other clinicians – Natalie Shockley, number one!

Samford Psychology Grows Again!

Di Hempenstall, Nikki Jermyn and Maria Sami – in September. Sharyn has over 28 years experience, including fifteen years in private practice. Assisting people adjusting to changes in their later years, and Perinatal mental health are her special interest areas; however this passionate clinician enjoys working with many different people/problems. Established in 2012 by Dr Natalie Shockley, in a beautiful Queenslander cottage at the Lifestyle Centre, the practice has added new psychologists every 12-18 months to meet growing referral demand. The range of experience encompassed by the different psychologists allows the practice to service the needs of many individuals, couples and families. Clients and therapists are supported by the friendly and professional Practice Manger, Vicki Essex, now on board four days/week. Phone 3289 2992 for appointments or further details.

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Our all-female team of compassionate experienced therapists welcomes a new psychologist to the team - Sharyn Ferris. Therapists’ special interest areas: Trauma, Grief & Loss, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Depression and Perinatal Mental Health. Child, Adolescent, Adult, Couples & Family Therapy. Art Therapist also available on-site. Natalie Shockley Nikki Jermyn Sharyn Ferris Maria Sami Di Hempenstall Lifestyle Centre, 225 Mt Glorious Rd, Samford

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Calling all Gardeners in The Hills District & Bunya Area

Join us in our 49th Annual Garden Competition. There is a variety of great prizes and community involvement.

If you love gardening and are proud of your efforts then enter our competition. There are different categories including; front or back yard or both, also a Waterwise category and Edible Garden category. An entry formon this page or you can collect one from the Arana Hills Library where entries can be lodged. If you would like to find out more then come along to the Arana Hills Library on Saturday 19th August from 9am until 12pm. We are holding an information session and plant swap. It is an opportunity to catch up with the Committee and past garden competition winners, get ideas for your garden, ask gardening Professional Patient Instruction questions, collect a free plant and lodge your application. Nominations for the competition close 13 September with a 20yrs Experience in Hills Area Judging date of 17 September 2017. There are great prizes to be won and entry is FREE! Phone: 3351 2794 You can also check us out,on www.facebook.com/hdbgc

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Chamber of Commerce are holding a ‘Back In Time’ Celebration to celebrate the centenary of the Blackwood Street business district.

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The event is being held to recognise all the hard work and patronage that has contributed to the success of the business district. There will be a formal plaque placement, ribbon cutting and speeches at 2pm located at 27 Blackwood Street. Historical displays, children’s activities and much more will be held throughout the day.

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Arana Hills Library, Phone: ……………………………(Home) ……………………………(Mobile) Email: …………………………… Cobbity Cres, Arana Hills Please indicate if you would like your back garden, front garden or both judged: ❒ Back ❒ Front ❒ Both OR Post entries to: Please indicate if you wish your garden to be judged in the Waterwise category: ❒ Yes ❒ No Hills District & Bunya Garden Competition, c/- Ferny Hills Progress Assoc, Please indicate if you wish your garden to be judged in the Edible Garden category: ❒ Yes ❒ No P.O. Box 88 Is this your first entry in the competition: ❒ Yes ❒ No Ferny Hills 4055 Closing Date: 13th September

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At the meeting of the Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club on Thursday, 7th September, at the Enoggera Memorial Hall, the guest speakers – Margaret and Les Lobley – will deal with Repotting Orchids and Tips on Growing Them.

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LIBRARY NEWS

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Bookings are requested for all events unless otherwise stated. Tuesday 15th August

The Reading Hour 6pm The Reading Hour aims to encourage early literacy by promoting the benefits of sharing a book with your child for just 10 minutes a day - an hour a week. Special evening storytime. No bookings required.

Thursday 28th August

First 5 Forever Pop-Up Playtime 10.15am - Noon Go on an outdoor adventure at a special Pop-Up Playtime and enjoy activities inspired by great Aussie picture books. Wear clothes that are ok for a bit of messy fun. No bookings required. Held at Narellan Park (outside Arana Hills Library). Celebrating Children’s Book Week

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Computers for Beginners: Every Tuesday -

1pm and 6pm Learn basic computing, internet and email skills. HYPE: Last Wednesday of the month - 3.30pm Hang out with other teens to talk books, movies & more

Friday 18th August

Get Online With MyGov 2pm - 3pm Find out how easy it is to register for myGov and use your online account or Express Plus mobile apps to manage your Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support business. If you are not already registered for myGov please bring photo ID so staff can help link your accounts. Presented by the Australian Government Deptartment of Human Services.

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Spring to local park for free gym lessons

Make the most of Moreton Bay’s 406 fitness machines and gain free expert advice from qualified personal trainers when Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Spring in Your Step program returns this August.

Spring in Your Step introduces residents of all ages and abilities to the free gym equipment at their local park or reserve and, with experienced local trainers at the helm, provides personalised advice on specific exercises you can do on the equipment to help keep active. Moreton Bay Regional Council Parks, Recreation and Sports Spokesperson Councillor Darren Grimwade said there would be more than 90 sessions on offer across 30 parks and reserves from all over the region. Bookings for Spring in Your Step are open now and sessions will run from August right through to November. Ph: 3355 2248 For more information or to book visit www.moretonbay.qld. gov.au or phone 3205 0555.

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Western Suburbs Toastmasters Club have moved!

Western Suburbs Toastmasters, your Toastmasters Club in the Hills area is still going strong. We have been on the move a fair bit in the last year, but now have a permanent home, so do come visit.

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Meetings are held every 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday starting 6.30pm, in the Alfred Function Room, at the Brook Hotel, Osborne Road, Mitchelton. If you join Toastmasters what’s in it for you? In time, you will: • Overcome your fear of public speaking • Become a more effective communicator • Develop time management skills • Be a great listener • Give specific, positive, and helpful feedback • Speak to inspire, entertain, and inform • Respond intelligently to impromptu questions • Lead meetings with authority and assurance Come join our friendly supportive club, see you soon!

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August is National Family History Month

Queensland Family History Society is having an OPEN DAY at their Library and Resource Centre at 58 Bellevue Avenue, Gaythorne. We would love to meet you! Please come and meet us on Saturday 12 August from 10am to 3pm. This year our Open Day theme is Family - Links in a Chain. Do you have any missing links in your family history? Would you like to find them? Would you like to know your family ancestry? Who do you think you are?

We will have members from our Special Interest Groups which include, English West country, Welsh, Scottish, Irish and Central European ancestry. Have a chat with them and let their expertise assist and guide you in your family research. This year our special guests will be Tim Mander MP, Everton Electorate, and Councillor Andrew Wines, BCC Enoggera Ward and the Hon. Jane Prentice MP, Federal member for Ryan has kindly donated a door prize. Our online event is 31 Links in a Chain. 31 days, 31 stories, 31 Links. Stories about looking for family by Queensland Family History Society members. Each day in August a new story will be posted on our website. Look at our website www.qfhs. org.au and read a story about connecting with family. Like us on Facebook Queensland Family History Society. Looking forward to seeing you.

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Counsellor’s Column with Robin Botic

Relationship Dynamics Our Challenge to Growth

Robin Botic

All relationships are based on sets of interaction. These interactions can display observable dynamics in the way each partner habitually relates to each other. We experience both positive and negative interactions. Problematic negative interactions have a mutually held unconscious negative self belief that drives the system. The pattern of any dynamic takes time to establish and unless a couple has good conflict resolution and communication skills the difference is felt to intensify until it reaches breaking point. A classic and very common dynamic is one termed ‘distancer/ pursuer.’ Behaviour expression of this particular dynamic is where one partner (not always the woman) complains there is a lack of attention and support. The emotional boundaries have changed from the ‘in love phase’ (six months – two years approximately) from one where boundaries dissolve, similarities are thought, perceived to predominate and there is a more enmeshed state of interaction. This is part and parcel of relationship process. However, the pursuer whose emotional comfort is conditional on more enmeshed boundaries perceives this shift, feels anxiety and fears this process of disengagement as withdrawal from them and assumes less attention is about loss of love. The pursuer’s often clamorous attempt to regain the safety of the “in love” status quo push the distancer even further away. The distancer is equally discomforted often reporting feelings of being smothered, crowded, hassled, can never make the partner happy, there is no space allowed for them. Each feels the other is at fault. The more one pushes the more the resistance increases and round and round it goes with no resolution and more recrimination. Liken this to two opposing force fields pushing against each other, each feeling the energetic resistance of the other and trying to defend their space. The defense however, because of the behavioural strategies employed, is often perceived more like an attack and fear of loss and a lack of acceptance is felt. The love and connection each wants to experience is subsumed beneath a morass of conflicting emotions. Unraveling this is about learning to tolerate difference, to equitably and mutually accommodate this difference in the relationship. It is in having the courage to honestly face the challenge to ourselves from the other that we grow. It is not easy. C

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The cry ‘if you loved me you would’ is not about love but emotional blackmail. It is about us preferring our partner to change rather than having to do it ourselves. Each couple has their own unique twist and the ego is very manipulative and persuasive at this point. It will find all manner of ways to justify its expectation that the other should accommodate it. There are strategies and skills that can be used to support us in understanding and dealing with these challenges. It’s not easy, the hardest work you will ever do, your partner is your tool to growth. It is about what you will do for love. Its outcome is the realization of every increasing depth of intimacy and selfhood with concurrent increases in self acceptance, understanding and the peace and comfort of being content and at ease1 22/06/2017 with yourself. 2017-07 - v1 (Qtr Page).pdf 12:03:21 PM This is what you are capable of. Giving to yourself and therefore to the other.

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Out and About in The Gap Ward With Councillor Steven Toomey

Cr Toomey can be contacted at The Gap Ward Office on 3407 1900

Hello and Welcome to my new monthly column. You would have recently received Council’s 2017-2018 newsletter highlighting some of the projects that will be delivered this financial year. I have listed the complete budget on my webpage www.steventoomey.com.au This year funding has been provided to complete the process of the Ferny Grove-Upper Kedron Neighbourhood Plan Amendments. The formal submission process was completed on 13 July 2017. Council will respond to all the submitters and publish this report on the Council webpage www.brisbane. qld.gov.au. The draft Plan will then be sent to the Queensland Government for a state interest review and approval to gazette the Plan as part of Brisbane City Plan 2014 and guide future development in the plan area. I would like to thank all the residents who took part in this process, especially the Community Planning Team who freely gave their time over a number of months to represent the community during the neighbourhood planning process. Since becoming Councillor, I have been attending the P&F’s and P&C’s at the local primary and high schools. I have been very impressed with the high level of engagement from parents who are working extremely hard to ensure their schools are well resourced and that students gain the very best from their education. Over the next three years I will be identifying connecting footpath links to allow students to travel to school safely whilst relieving congestion on our local roads. It is important to have safe access to local amenities and bus services. If you would like a footpath scoped in your part of the ward please contact me at the ward office. I am continuing to lobby for better public transport connections through the ward and will be presenting a petition when Council resumes calling on the State Government to fund these vital transport links in Upper Kedron. Earlier this year I met with local residents to discuss two park upgrades in Upper Kedron. Honeyeater Park has been identified as a new park for the area and Kingfisher Park will undergo some park improvements. A landscape architect within council scoped some initial ideas that were presented to the community in Honeyeater Park. I have met recently with my parks manager to discuss your feedback and to allocate funding from this year’s budget to begin the construction of the new play area into Honeyeater Park. We will be incorporating your ideas for the first stage of the new park and I look forward to meeting you again with the plans. Notification will be via my ward facebook page ‘TheGapWard’ and I will be letterbox dropping the surrounding area. This is the first stage of developing this park into a local asset for the whole community to enjoy. Kedron Picnic Grounds has received a new park upgrade and just recently the shade cover was installed to complete the project. As part of my election commitment I will be installing some adult exercise equipment into this area in the future. Last year funding was allocated from the Ward Footpath and www.hillsecho.com

Parks Trust Fund to move and install new cricket nets in Ferny Grove Sports Ground. I am very pleased this work has commenced and will be completed in time for the summer cricket season. I regularly hold community corners in Upper Kedron, Ferny Grove and Keperra. I look forward to hearing what is important to you and discuss future work planned for the ward. Don’t forget to bring your latest rates notice with you to collect your two free plants voucher. Community Corners – Saturday 19 August 2017 • Ferny Grove Shopping Village – 12-1.30pm • Keperra Picnic Grounds – 2-3pm • Upper Kedron Dog Off Leash Area 4-5.30pm

U3A Pine Rivers Kallangur

U3A Pine Rivers will be holding their monthly Social and Information Day on Friday 18th August at Bray Hall, Cnr Cooke & O’Loan Sts, Petrie gathering at 9.30am for a 10am start, finishing at noon. Guest Speaker will be a representative from COTA talking on the Enduring Power of Attorney documentation. Free admission – members and visitors are most welcome. Morning tea is available for a gold coin donation and there is always a raffle. For more information, phone the Kallangur Centre on 3880 6677 or call in at 1480 Anzac Avenue, Kallangur during opening hours 9am to noon.

National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Queensland) Inc by Dave Livett

Meetings of Brisbane North West branch of NSAA (Qld) Inc are held at Gaythorne RSL on the third Sunday of each month commencing at 10.15am. The next meeting is on the 20th August. Visitors and new members are welcome. After the meeting take the opportunity to lunch in the pleasant surrounds of the RSL bistro bar. Membership of the association is open to former Australian nashos who served in the two schemes operating between 1951 and 1973 and wives and widows thereof. Conscripts who served countries other than Australia are welcome as associate members. For advice about the benefits of joining the association or to apply for the two medals available to Australian nashos, phone 3324 1277, email officeadmin@nashoqld.org.au or write to Box 7014 Holland Park East Qld 4121. For further information about Brisbane North West branch, phone Dave on 3366 3191.

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Everton News from your Member for Everton

TIM MANDER

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Everton Hills Bus Services

Recently I sponsored a petition to the Deputy Premier to request better bus services in the Everton Hills area. We had a great response with 525 local residents signing the petition. Unfortunately the Deputy Premier’s response has not provided any positive news. She advised that there is no provision to consider better services due to the circuitous road design and the width of the roads, which she claims does not allow for bus stops to be built nor safe travelling for buses. This is a puzzling response and seemingly inconsistent when there is already numerous bus stops for the school bus run 906 which travels through the area each day. I will continue to fight for better bus services in the Everton Hills area.

Latest Round of Gambling Grants

I congratulate three Hills groups for their success in the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants. Both Arana Netball Club and Pine Hills Netball Club were successful in their applications. Arana Netball Club will be purchasing new sporting equipment. Pine Hills Netball Club and Ferny District Amateur Fishing Club received grants to upgrade their facilities. I look forward to seeing the finished projects. Applications are open for Round 94 until 30 August. Please contact my office for more information.

Honouring Our Veterans

Queensland is home to almost 50,000 veterans,

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more than any other state in Australia. These veterans are not only a critical part of our history but they are key to our future and the LNP believes they deserve a policy that provides better services and more opportunities. If elected, an LNP Government will provide improved services, more opportunities and stronger representation for our retired servicemen and servicewomen in five key ways: 1. We will appoint a Minister for Veterans‘ Affairs 2. We will commit to a public service veterans target to increase the number of ex-ADF personnel working in the public service 3. We will appoint a senior representative in the public service as the Veterans Champion 4. We will also create a $2 million Veterans Honouring our veterans Tr a n s i t i o n G r a n t s Program, for ex-service and defence welfare organisations 5. We will make the Queensland Veterans‘ Advisory Council a permanent fixture. The LNP believes Queenslanders should be leading Australia in this area and that‘s why we‘re committed to doing more through the Honouring Our Veterans policy.

St. Williams School Festival Of Fun Saturday 9th Sept. - 10am - 4pm St. Williams Grovely, Dawson Parade, Keperra A full day of entertainment for all who attend, celebrating the school’s Diamond Jubilee in their 60th year!

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Arana Hills Library 18th August - 2pm - 3pm

Is the rising cost of living affecting you and your family?

Over the past six months, I have been door-knocking the Ferny Grove electorate. People have also been responding to my online survey and contacting me directly about the issues that matter to them. The biggest issue is the rising cost of living! I understand how financial pressures impact families because I have experienced it first-hand. I remember, as a teenager, the embarrassment of having to wear hand-me-down clothes that didn’t fit or runners held together with tape. These are superficial hardships compared to the anxiety and shame my parents felt at times when they had to choose paying the mortgage over paying for the school excursion. I understand that many families in the Ferny Grove electorate are doing it tough! Wage growth is stagnant but costs keep going up! The current Labor Member for Ferny Grove is a Minister in the Palaszczuk Government, which over the past two and half years has: 1. Increased Car Rego by $50 per year; 2. Increased Taxes by $200 per family per year; 3. Increased Electricity Prices on Households by $128 per year; 4. Increased Electricity Prices on Small Business by 11% which means fewer jobs; 5. Increased Electricity Prices on Farmers by 12% which means more expensive food; 6. Increased Water Rates. And now Labor’s Zero Net Emission pledge by 2050 will push some families and businesses to breaking point just so Labor can shore up Jackie Trad’s green vote in a marginal seat. I am very supportive of renewable energy, and I support the National Target of 23.5% by 2020, but a 50% target which hurts you is not acceptable to me, particularly when it means higher electricity prices, less job security and fewer job opportunities as businesses bail out of Queensland. I am committed to securing jobs across Queensland and building stronger families because I know what its like to struggle. That’s why I’m asking you to vote for me at the upcoming State Election, because I will always make cost of living pressures on families my top priority. www.hillsecho.com

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Dickson News

from your Federal Member for Dickson PETER DUTTON

One Year On

So often these days there’s a lot of ‘noise’ around politics which focusses on personalities and overlooks what’s actually getting done. Last month marked one year since the last election and I think if we look back a fair assessment would be that the Turnbull Government has delivered considerable benefits for our country. More than 230,000 new jobs have been created in that year and in my portfolio of Immigration we abolished a visa stream for foreign workers to ensure Australians have first priority for jobs. We’ve provided three million small businesses with tax cuts including – 13,000 in Dickson – which will help them grow and re-invest. We’re working to guarantee affordable and reliable energy and provided pensioners and others on government support programmes (20,000 in Dickson) with an Energy Assistance payment of up to $125 in recent weeks to help with rising bills. There’s record investment in infrastructure projects to grow the economy including works on the Bruce Highway in our region, record funding for our schools and the National Disability Insurance Scheme will now be fully funded. A dedicated fund to guarantee Medicare for future generations has been established while funding for Medicare, hospitals and life-saving medicines has increased substantially.

These are just some of the achievements of the past year. Of course keeping the nation safe is the prime responsibility of Government and we’ve taken a range of measures to do just that. Given the world we live in where the threats to us collectively as a nation, to our businesses and to individuals including through terrorism, cyber-attacks and international organised crime gangs; the Prime Minister recently decided it would be in the nation’s best interests to draw our domestic intelligence, policing and border agencies together under one Minister. It will in effect establish a department similar to Britain’s Home Office titled in Australia, Home Affairs, and it will be my job as Home Affairs Minister-designate to oversee this important change within the Government to better meet the threats we face. They are illustrated by these stark statistics – just ten years ago only six people had been convicted of plotting terror attacks in Australia. In the last three years there have been 70 people arrested after five attacks with another 12 thwarted by our agencies. Strong borders are a vital piece of our national security and Operation Sovereign Borders which has stopped the boats marked a significant milestone late last month – it’s now been three years since a people smuggler’s boat has reached Australia.

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DICKSON SENIORS EXPO

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Ryan News

from your Federal Member for Ryan JANE PRENTICE

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TAX RETURNS - WE CAN HELP Get free help with your tax return from a Tax Help Volunteer. • Are your tax affairs simple? • Do you earn around $50,000 or less? You could be eligible. Contact my office to find out more on 3378 1599

The SYV grants program will provide $4.25 million over five years and delivers another election commitment to support the needs of younger veterans as they leave the ADF. Applications for this round of SYV grants will close on 1 September 2017, with successful applicants announced later in the year. More information about the SYV grants program, including how to submit an application can be found online at www. dva.gov.au/consultation-and-grants/grants or by phoning 133 254.

Stronger Communities Programme

I am delighted to announce Round Three of the Stronger Communities Programme is now open! The Stronger Communities Programme supports local volunteer organisations with small infrastructure projects for the benefit of the community. These projects can include clubhouse upgrades, lighting fixtures or new sporting facilities. The last two rounds of the Programme produced some real benefits for our local community and I look forward to what may come up in this round. Interested organisations should nominate for a grant between $2,500 and $20,000 on a dollar for dollar basis (eligibility criteria applies). Nominations must be submitted using the attached form by Monday 7 August. These nominations will be assessed by the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science before successful nominees are invited to lodge an application. Guidance is available at www.business.gov.au/scp Please contact my office if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.

With Minister for Small Business, Michael McCormack, Member for Indooroopilly, Scott Emerson and local businessman Joe Nowak at last month’s Ryan Small Business Breakfast. If you are interested in attending any of these events in the future please contact my office so we can ensure you are on our invitation list.

Grants for younger veterans

Our veterans have done so much for our country and it is crucial we support them when they leave the defence forces. The Supporting Younger Veterans (SYV) grants program recognises the importance of the transition phase for Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel. $1 million is available for projects which build community support and service the unique needs of younger veterans transitioning to civilian life. Applications are invited for a range of initiatives including mentoring, team building, selfimprovement, and creative activities which promote social inclusion and peer-to-peer support for younger veterans. BAB R IES OPE OOM N NO W!

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The Ferny Report Mark Furner M.P.

State Member for Ferny Grove

24 new body-worn cameras for Ferny Grove Police

In the coming months, Ferny Grove Police officers will be better protected as part of stage two of the Palaszczuk Government’s state-wide roll out of body-worn cameras. These cameras will be a significant benefit to Ferny Grove Police, and the community can feel confident knowing that local officers are equipped with evidence-gathering technology. This major advancement for Police delivers on the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to keeping our frontline officers safe. More than $6 million over three years has been allocated to provide 5,100 body worn cameras to frontline police men and women in a total of 168 policestations throughout the state. Frontline police including general duties officers and specialist police such as road policing command officers, tactical crime units, rapid-action and patrols groups benefited from stage one of the roll out which in stage two is now expanding across Queensland.

Following this year’s theme of ‘Keeping Safe and Secure in the Digital World’, students are challenged to apply their coding skills to create a ‘digital solution’, such as a game, map, animation or app to encourage their peers to be cyber safe. Applications are open for students in years 5 to 10 to take up the challenge to develop skills in coding. I believe it’s vital to equip young Queenslanders with the skills needed to be leaders and innovators of the future, and take advantages of the opportunities afforded in the changing digital economy. An expert panel of industry and education experts will help select two individual and one team entry from each category to attend an awards ceremony at the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre in November. All eligible students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. I look forward to seeing students from schools in the Ferny Grove electorate highlighting the importance of cyber-safety. For more information, please refer to https:// goo.gl/csY5ss. Applications close on 13 September 2017.

Queensland students to unlock the code to a bright future

Recently, the Premier and Education Minister Kate Jones launched the Premier’s Coding Competition, a new coding competition for Queensland school students which will uncover our emerging digital creators and innovators and drive a new focus on digital learning.

Mark with Grovely State School STEM student Carri Reeler

Tid Bits AUGUST 2017

from Arana Hills & District Senior Citizens Club, Arana Hills Community Centre. 291 Dawson Pde, Arana Hills

Thirty members of our Club enjoyed a great day out to Tamborine where they had a Christmas in July Dinner at the Fox & Hounds. Weather was mild and we enjoyed a walk through the Village. On the way home we stopped at Yatala to pick up some pies. Activities for August are as follows: 11th August Hoy for Groceries. 18th August Winter Warmers Day 25th August Annual General Meeting 1st September Bingo, Bring-A-Plate, Raffle & Podiatrist. 8th September Hoy for Groceries & Hairdresser. Don’t forget our Indoor Bowls every Wednesday and Friday from 1pm to 3pm.We are looking for new players.

Till next time Mike Ph:3351 2598 or 0406 601 589

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Arana Netball News

Most teams playing in the Downey Park Netball competition played their last fixture on 22nd July, with those in 6-team competitions having their final game on 29th July. Half of Arana Netball’s teams had looked poised to proceed to final playoffs for some time, and these were all able to maintain their positions in the top half of their points tables to finish the season. All other Arana teams have played well throughout the season, including Arana 11 to Arana 14, the non-competitive teams who, although not playing off in finals, have learnt so much through the season. Special thanks goes to all the coaches who have given of their time, energy, and knowledge throughout the season. Other dates of importance coming up for Arana Netball are Grand Final day on 12th August, the A.G.M. on 21st August, and Trophy presentations on Friday, 8th September. The A.G.M. is at the Hills District Community Centre, in the Arana Sports meeting room, beginning at 7.30pm. With several Committee members also indicating unavailability next year, new faces are especially important so that Arana Netball Club can continue to operate effectively and serve the local community. For further information about Committee positions, or on any other matters relating to Arana Netball Club, email the Club at arananetballclub@gmail.com or phone the President on 0432 216 407. Arana Netball Club is also on Facebook, on the web at www.arananetballclub.com.au, while other relevant updates can be checked at the Downey Park site www. downeypark.qld.netball.com.au.

THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN THUMBS DOWN to the continuing collapse of Qld construction companies. In what appears a huge growth period they are either unbelievably mismanaged or choked by union dominance. Subbies lose out but I bet the banks don’t.

THUMBS UP to dual citizen pollies being sacked. To date they are all Senators so nobody will notice they are even missing.

THUMBS DOWN to the NRL. They consistantly allow their game to be brought into disrepute by not ensuring refs send thug players off. Knocking good players out of the game is very old school and lots of would be footy mums are watching carefully.

THUMBS UP to the end of the Super Rugby season. The pain of watching The Reds was unbearable. If they were fined $50 for each dropped ball, ghost pass or missed tackle, the players would be bankrupted.

THUMBS DOWN to Aussie cricketers on

strike for more money. Sorry fellas, the game belongs to the people so move on. Wonder if they would play for dollars for runs and wickets only?

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