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The wait is over and the much anticipated Ferny Grove Aqua Park opened to the public on the 1st December just in time for the school holidays.

As reported in the April edition of The Hills Echo, Brisbane City Council revealed the first designs for this brand new kids’ aqua park located at the Keperra Picnic Grounds, corner of Upper Kedron Road and Samford Road and sitting next to the existing playground. Construction then commenced in early July.

This new facility provides an interactive water play environment that is accessible to people of all ages and abilities. In addition, the aqua park will be open year round and free for all to enjoy.

Key features of the park include: • A level splash pad area which provides access for all.

• Elevated water play elements including discharge bucket, small tipping buckets, spray tunnel, water cannons, and overhead spray feature.

• 24 ground elements including arch sprays, stream jets, bubblers, misting ground sprayers and themed sprayers.

• An interactive water table that provides wheelchair access as well as toddler play.

• Tiered seating walls with new shade trees for viewing of water play area.

• Additional picnic facilities with electric BBQ. • Accessible pathways to provide access from carpark to water play, picnic facilities and amenities building.

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To accommodate the forecasted popularity of this facility, reconfigured car parking including additional carpark spaces and mini-bus carparks have been included in the design.

This park is set to be a hit with locals as Aqua Parks have become increasingly popular over the past few years. During the 2018 peak summer period (September to January), Brisbane City Council’s 22 pools welcomed nearly 1.6 million people which is an increase of 17 percent on the 2017 peak summer period.

So why not head down with the family this summer and enjoy this vibrant recreational hub that is right on our doorstep.

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Ferny Grove State High School: 2018 Awards

Ferny Grove State High School held their annual Senior Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 31 October 2018 where they celebrated the achievements of students from Years 10 to 12 in the presence of staff, family, friends and special guests.

Julia de Vries (Dux) and Executive Principal Mr John Schuh.

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The major awards for 2018 were:- School Dux, sponsored

by Pathway Homes: Julia de Vries, Caltex Best All Rounder, sponsored by Arana Leagues Club: Caleb Boyd, Citizenship Award, sponsored by Mitchelton Rotary Club: Julia de Vries Cultural Award: Thomas Woodman, Sportsperson of the Year: Morgan Parish, Inter-House Shield: Ourapilla.

The special awards were:- Vocational Education Student of the Year: Shaq Sandow, Quiet Achiever, sponsored by Mark Furner’s ce Amy Giesberts, Bursary for Mathematics, sponsored by Office: Council Wei Chen, Excellence in Business Studies, Moreton Bay Council: sponsored by The Hills & District Chamber of Commerce: Tayla Hoffman, RW Mitchell Shield for Ecoman Program Accounting: Connor Gryphon, D’Arcy Griffiths, Harvey Mercer, Emma Leslie, Isaac Holmes Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership Teamwork Ron Ashri (Yr 10), Anna Haberley (Yr 12), Ferny & Teamwork: Ward Grove SHS Service Award, sponsored by The Gap Ward: Jacob Mieni, University of Queensland Achievement Award: Kyle Tanner, Attendance Award, sponsored by Jane Prentice: Liam McAlley, Values Award, sponsored by Gaythorne RSL: Kristen Akenson, Golden Valley Keperra Lions Club Community Award: Anna Harisson.

The 2018 School Captains Julia de Vries and Caleb Boyd, ViceCaptains Tanae Davidson and Hayden Newton together with the SRC President Anna Haberley, SRC Treasurer Tayla Hoffman and SRC Secretary Anna Harisson were presented with appreciation awards for their hard work and dedication throughout the year.

To conclude the ceremony the 2019 School Captains were announced.

They are:• 2018 School Captains: Mackenzie Stewart and Tony Wang • 2018 Vice-Captains: Amy Swemmer and Kilian Niado

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P&C Power at PRSS!

Just SOME of the amazing volunteers at the PRSS CARNIVAL 2018 It’s always wonderful to reflect on the combined hard work and P&C power that can make such significant contributions to our school. At Patricks Road State School there were so many activities and achievements this year, involving so many members of our community, working as a team in partnership.

To the many local businesses who have so generously cared for our school, and to the hundreds of volunteers who have spent thousands of hours in support of our school and our children – in the classroom, in the Tuckshop and Uniform Shop, at working bees, sporting events, school banking, and of course our magnificent CARNIVAL event – THANK YOU! It is this generosity and willingness to participate that makes our wonderful school community a happy and connected place.

We wish all our departing Year 6ers and other families a wonderful future.

Similarly, we look forward to welcoming our new Preps and other families who will be joining us in 2019. Wishing all a very happy Christmas and a fabulous new year!

2018 Executive Team, Patricks Road State School P&C Association

Remarkable Moments at St Andrew’s St Andrew’s Primary School recently joined with all Brisbane Catholic Education Schools to celebrate Remarkable Moments in learning this year. It was a great day of acknowledging those learners in our school who have gone from “GOOD TO GREAT” in specific areas of their learning journey. Well done for using hard work, grit and persistence in your learning!

An important facet of the pedagogical approach to learning that is evident in our approach to excellent learning and teaching at St Andrew’s is the fact that at all times, the children are encouraged to take control of their own learning.

When kids take control of their own learning, they are more inclined to become problem solvers who see their mistakes as a chance to depth their learning in order to learn from their mistakes which assists them to develop a strong growth mindset. Because of this fact, their ability to be more creative in their approach to their learning is enhanced and they are then encouraged to think outside the square. In other words, the direction in learning is a self-directed approach.

Behind every remarkable learning story is a dedicated, hard-working team of adults; parents, teachers, school officers, co-teachers and the leadership team. Together we work for every child at St Andrew’s to succeed in their learning!

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Christmas Greetings from the Editor What a sensational year it has been for The Hills Echo! It has been a privilege to bring you the latest community news, stories and events each month.

Over 2018 we have seen our fabulous community newspaper grow from strength to strength within our wonderful community.

With the rise in digital craze I am delighted that our print publication is continuing to grow. We now cover a vast area of North West Brisbane via direct letterbox delivery including; Ferny Hills, Everton Hills, Arana Hills, Ferny Grove, Upper Kedron, Keperra, Grovely, Samford and Bunya. Our print run now stands at huge 14,750 copies per month. In addition, our newspaper stands are proving very popular. You can now pick up the latest issue from a variety of local coffee shops, shopping precincts and businesses. Thank you to all the business that accommodate our newspaper stands.

Although print is and always will be our hero, to keep up with the times The Hills Echo is now a multi media platform for community news. We have digital assets that include our VERY popular website, social media and an E-Newsletter. To cope with the increased traffic, our website was redesigned earlier this year. Here you will find all the latest news and stories along with a local business directory, What’s On

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Calendar and so much more. It’s pretty easy on the eye too so why not pop over and have a look at www.hillsecho.com?

I would like to extend a huge thank you to our loyal Hills Echo advertising family who have continued to support our local community publication both in print and online. Without our advertisers we simply could not bring this community publication to your letterbox each month.

I would also like to thank the numerous community groups, sports clubs and residents for their submissions throughout the year that provide our newspaper with engaging content.

I am extremely appreciative of the wonderful team behind me at The Hills Echo; Lyn Fryer who relentlessly proof reads each edition, Roger Fryer for his IT support, Kerri Arnold who hits the streets come rain, hail or shine to deliver The Hills Echo to all businesses. A big thanks goes to Rob Brown from Fairfax Media and the Tamworth print site who do such a great job of looking after our printing. Not forgetting my supportive and loving family for their help!

Finally I would like to thank YOU, our loyal readers, who continue to pick up The Hills Echo and follow us each month.

Keep reading in 2019 as we have so much in store!

Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas and prosperous New Year.

Katie Maclean, Editor/Publisher

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LABOR’S HOUSING TAX WILL HIT ALL AUSTRALIANS

Labor’s Housing Tax will hit home values, increase rents and hurt our economy.

Labor risks $12bn housing hit

new housing would lead to a fall in 42,000 dwellings construction of up to ,000 fewer over five years and 32 , according to jobs across the country g of Bill Shorten’s independent modellin key property policies.

It’s a lose-lose policy - if you own your own home it will be worth less, and if you rent your home it will cost you more.

A growing list of experts warn Labor’s policies will have a negative impact on the economy and property market.

It will punish every Australian with equity in their home.

Labor’s Housing Tax will hit 1.3 million Australians who negative gear their property.

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The Hills Players

Seasons Greetings To All

The Hills Players Theatre would like to thank all our loyal patrons for their support through 2018.

If we did not have the support of you the community, we would not have any reason to perform and entertain you which we enjoy very much!

We are currently casting for our first production in 2019, so if you would like to be involved with our Theatre we would LOVE to hear from you. We are always looking for new members to perform in our plays or helping out with staging, lighting or sound.

We meet at St Matthews Church Hall, Church Rd, Mitchelton on the 1st Monday of each month at 7pm.

(Except January). When in production rehearsals are Monday & Wednesday nights.

For further details please ring 0400 196 650.

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It’s Full Steam Ahead for the 400

Restoration is underway on the 400 tram at the Brisbane Tramway Museum. The 400 tram was the first of this model to be made.

Built in 1938, the 400 was the first tram to have four motors (instead of only two as on all previous models) and is also known as the FM class. Overall, a total of 155 of this class saw service in Brisbane right through until the last trip in 1969. They featured a rounded end to facilitate passing on tight curves and had a separate cabin for the Motorman. Carrying 110 passengers, they were the workhorse of the fleet together with the Drop Centres for over 30 years. In their day, they were highly regarded worldwide as innovative and leaders in the field. It is expected that the 400 will re-enter service some time next year.

The museum is pleased to announce that the Deputy Mayor of Brisbane, Cr Adrian Schrinner, has kindly accepted the office of Patron of the museum. The museum looks forward to his association for many years to come.

The museum is open to the public every Sunday afternoon (weather permitting) from 12.30pm and is available for charters by community groups and school. Weddings and birthdays can also be celebrated on the museum’s spacious grounds. For more information, please phone 3351 1776.

Meanwhile, the museum wishes all The Hills Echo readers the Compliments of the Season and a happy Christmas and New Year.

Mitchelton Garden Club

The Mitchelton Garden Club is now in recess for the holiday season. The first meeting in 2019 will take place on the 7th February.

Meetings are held at the Enoggera Memorial Hall, commencing after morning tea which is served at 9.45 a.m. Guest speakers are engaged, continuous raffles are conducted and there is a lucky door prize as well as a plant exchange table. The club extends Seasons Greetings to all.

For more information please phone Pat, the president, on 3356 1256.

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Arana Touch Competes In Toowoomba

Arana Touch took five teams to Toowoomba to play in the Titans Junior Challenge on the18th November.

The under 16 boys were the most successful defeating Dalby in the final in extra time. Other teams were very competitive and the results are showcased below. Again our young Referee Dylan Bryant was selected to referee the under 16 girls Grand Final.

Details for our 2019 Sign On day are now on our website (www. aranatouch.sportingpulse.net) and in the advertisement on this page. The season commences on the 6th February and concludes on the 27th March 2019. Sign On will take place at Hanran Street, Keperra on Wednesday 30th January from 4.30pm - 6pm or you can also register on our website. For more information email aranatouch@gmail.com or call 0414 936 689.

South West Qld TITANS CHALLENGE: 2018 Results • Under 10 Boys: Arana 0 - Roosters 5, Arana 1 - Roma 5, Arana 4 - Kingaroy 3, Arana 1 - Dalby 7, Arana 0 Chinchilla 5 • Under 12 Girls: Arana 1 - Roma 2, Arana 4 - Kingaroy 1, Arana 3 - Dalby 0, Arana 5 - Saints 0, Arana 0 - Allstars 2 • Under 16 Boys: Arana 10 - Saints 1, Arana 3 - Dalby 3, Arana 6 - Roosters 1, Arana 5 Sharks 3 • Under 14 Girls: Arana 2 - Saints 1, Arana 0 - Roosters 4, Arana 1 - Natives 7, Arana 0 - Kingaroy 2, Arana 1 - Chinchilla 7 • Under 16 Girls: Arana 2 Roosters 6, Arana 0 - Dalby 4, Arana 1 - Roosters 5, Arana 5 - Dalby 7 • Grand Final: Arana 7- Dalby 6

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The Priority Report #26 Buying a property “Off the Plan”

Something that has become popular amongst our seniors across the Brisbane region is buying off the plan.

Below are a few notes to keep in mind when buying off the plan.

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Deadline for QLD Smoke Alarm Compliance. It’s closer than you think!!

Standard forms: Due to the complexity of describing the property and the requirements, the standard REIQ contract is not suitable for “Off the Plan” purchases.

Developers therefore create separate contracts with each development.

Community living: To enable residents to live in harmony a Community Management statement is developed for the complex. This will contain issues such as whether you are allowed to keep pets etc.

Deposits & Finance: The first step is to declare your “expression of interest’. Often you will be asked for an initial or holding deposit, generally $1,000 to $2,000, fully refundable if you are unable to proceed. Upon signing a full contract or finance approval a balance deposit is payable. No bank will grant finance unconditionally 18 months out, it will generally be granted subject to a valuation upon completion and the bank’s “Non Material Changes” clause.

If you need help buying off the plan give Lang Hemming and Hall a call on 07 3221 6777.

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The table below indicates how your suburb has performed this year.

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Bliss Street—Christmas Lights

Are you looking for a great Christmas light display to take the children or yourself to this Christmas?

This year Bliss Street, Gaythorne has a great new Christmas light display made up of 7,000+ lights including moving and static lights, interactive display, walk in display and plenty of photo opportunities with a mini photo booth. You can view this display from 7pm to 10pm up until 26th of December.

From us all at Professionals Priority we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We are looking forward to a bigger and better 2019!

Hills Community Carols

This year the Hills Community Carols will be held on the 1st of December from 4pm in the George Willmore Park. The biggest and best community carols in Brisbane’s North West with a huge variety of performers, food, rides and fireworks. We are looking forward to sharing the Christmas cheer with everyone again this year.

Ferny Grove Aqua Park NOW OPEN

The new Ferny Grove Aqua Park, is located at Keperra Picnic Grounds and is now open just in time for the Summer Holidays. The new water park will provide an interactive water play area with wheelchair access, additional picnic facilities with electric BBQ and additional carparks. The best part is the facility is absolutely free.

Neptunes Synchronized Swimming Club

Neptunes Synchronized Swimming Club operates out of the Albany Creek Leisure Centre offering recreational and competitive programs. On Saturday the 15th of December they are running a FREE come and try synchro session. This session is a great opportunity to jump in and have a go and find out how to get started in this unusual and beautiful sport. It is a great way to stay fit, learn motor skills and develop an artistic flair. For more info or to register email president@neptunes.qldsynchro.org.au.

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ENOGGERA & DISTRICTS HISTORY SOCIETY 1994 - 2019 Thank you to the community for the support that has been given to our Society during 2018; the interest shown in our displays when we 'go public' is very encouraging. Our last Thursday opening at Enoggera Memorial Hall will be on the 13th December. We will resume on the 17th January, to begin celebrating our Silver Anniversary year.

With the passing of Remembrance Day we completed four years commemoration of the centenary of World War 1. Before the war concluded and into the early twenties, a 'Spanish Flu' pandemic ravaged the world over, causing hundreds of thousands, if not millions of fatalities. The pandemic was perhaps comparable with the Black Death that wiped out up to 25 percent of the known world's population in the 14th century. The flu may have affected families of those who were young children at the time. We would be interested in hearing from you.

The Society wishes you the compliments of the festive season. For enquiries phone Dave on 3366 3191.

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Arana Hills & Districts Senior Citizens Club Inc The Hills Community Centre.

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Seasons Greetings to all our Members and also our Non Members.

As you all would have noticed the Festive Season is once again upon us. Please spare a thought for those amongst us who may be living on their own. Why not give them a call and wish them a Happy Christmas and a Healthy New Year. It may make someones day.

Our upcoming events are as follows.

7th December Bingo/ Bring-a-Plate 14th December Christmas Lunch & Break up. Also a raffle draw. Our final meeting for 2018.

17th January Bingo & Pizza lunch.

25th January Australia Day celebration Hoy, Pie & Peas with Apple Slice for lunch.

Don’t forget our Indoor Mat Bowls every Wednesday and Friday from 1pm to 3pm.

Cost to members is $3.

We are looking for new players. Please do come along and enjoy the friendship with a cuppa and biscuit afterwards.

Remember you only have to have turned 50 to join our club. Cards are played every Friday morning from 10.15am to noon after our meeting.

We wish a speedy recovery to all our sick members.

Please give us a call if you need any further information Till next time Mike 3351 2598 or 0406 601 589

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A Year In Review: Arana Netball Club

As the calendar year comes to an end, Arana Netball Club looks back on the passing year, which saw most competitive teams have a successful year in terms of making it to finals, while the young non-competitive teams showed promise and enthusiasm for the years ahead.

Arana Netball trials will be during February, after the Club sign-on at the Leslie Patrick Park courts from 4pm to 6pm on Sunday 3rd February, 2019. This club sign-on afternoon is a chance for players for next year to meet Committee, ask questions, and importantly to try and buy uniform items. Registration itself is once again on- line, so from early in the new year, registration and payment can be done at www.arananetballclub.com.au In reviewing the year, Arana Netball Club is once again very appreciative of help and support given to the club from the local community. Especially, the club thanks the following for their ongoing support – The Hills Echo, Arana Leagues Club, Moreton Bay Regional Council, Arana Sports and fellow member clubs. Without the support of these, and of the families and friends of club players, Arana Netball and its volunteers, including Committee, would not be able to operate the club. Arana Netball extends best wishes for a happy and safe Christmas and festive season to all.

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Arana View Club News

Guest speakers at the Arana View Clubs’ November meeting were presenters Loretta Ryan and Craig Zonka from the ABC. They gave a lively talk about their radio experiences. Craig came dressed in his Strawberry costume from the promotion the ABC held promoting Queensland Strawberries after the contamination issues recently.

The Arana View Club meets at the Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, Keperra each month. The next meeting for 2019 will take place on the 6th February which is also the AGM. New members and guests are always welcomed.

Please phone Carol on 3355 5349 for more information.

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Presenters Loretta Ryan and Craig Zonka from the ABC with club member Trish Cotteral.

TAX MATTERS Got a rental property?

The ATO has announced it will scrutinising excessive interest expense claims for rental properties. Here are a few tips on what they are looking for:4 Incorrect apportionment of rental income and expenses between owners, such as where deductions on a jointly owned property are claimed by the owner with the higher taxable income, rather than jointly.

4 Holiday homes that are not genuinely available for rent. Rental property owners should only claim for the periods the property is rented out or is genuinely available for rent (not when the owners are using it) 4 Incorrect claims for newly purchased rental properties.

The costs to repair damage and defects existing at the time of purchase or the costs of renovation cannot be claimed immediately. These costs are deductible instead over a number of years.

TaxArana’s key tip is to ensure that property owners keep good records. The golden rule is; if you can’t substantiate it, you can’t claim it. Keep invoices, receipts and bank statements for all property expenditure, as well as proof that your property was available for rent,.

Any questions? Get in touch on 3361 5111 Tax Arana is an official drop off point for the Picabeen Community Centre’s Christmas Hamper Drive. They are collecting non-perishable food items to be included in food hampers for vulnerable people across North Brisbane. Donations accepted up until 14th December.

Wishing you and your families a very merry Christmas RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY HEARING TEST Call: (07)

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Dentistry on Main Street is now a Bupa Members First practice Our main aim as a dental practice is to provide excellent dental care and to do so in an affordable and accessible way. That is why we have teamed up with Bupa to provide you with special benefits including: • 60% - 100% back on general dental (consultations, examinations, and simple fillings) * conditions apply due to level of cover.

• Fully covered scale and clean each year * conditions apply due to level of cover.

• Gap Free Dental for kids - meaning you will not have any out of pocket expenses for your children’s general dental treatment including, check-ups, teeth cleaning, fillings, x-rays and more until they turn 25 * conditions apply due to level of cover.

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Style and Sophistication at the Melbourne Cup Luncheon

It was all glitz and glamour at the Ferny Grove Bowls Club on Melbourne Cup Day with their annual Melbourne Cup luncheon taking place. One of the highlights of the day was the Fashion Parade, showcasing individually designed and custom fitted dresses made by local designer Amber Lindsay.

Since the age of 15, Amber has been creating unique, custom-made fashion garments for her clients. Her vision throughout these numerous years of experience has been to simply give her clients a dress that only exists in their dreams. She has a passion for unique design, an exquisite Models Sandra Sanderson, Tamara Wilkins, Amber attention to detail and unwavering commitment to quality.

Lindsay (designer) and Jan Krogh.

Amber understands that building trust is one of the most important aspects of her role as a tailor. To assist clients in feeling comfortable with engaging her services, she offers as part of her package the creation of a toile. For those of you Child, Adolescent, Adult, & Couples Therapy unfamiliar with this term, it is the process of making the dress * Now at bigger premises at the back of the out of calico so that the design can be tested and perfected. The Lifestyle Centre 225A Mt Glorious Rd * result is a dress that is a perfect fit and suits your personality Appts available now with compassionate, experienced and figure. therapists for a range of difficulties including Parenting/ From the resurrection of the classics (which only a highly Child Behaviour problems, Anxiety, Depression, skilled tailor can master) to the realisation of truly inspirational Addictions, Trauma (childhood/adult), PTSD, Dissociative pieces worn by the rich and famous, custom made is making a Disorders, Managing Stress/Life Changes, Grief & Loss, huge come-back into the lives of women all around the world. and Personality Disorders Ladies, you owe it to yourselves to transform that dream *Sliding Fee Scale *Bulk -billing if necc* dress into reality.

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SERVICE & TRADE DIRECTORY

Welcome to our Local Service and Trade Directory. The Hills District and Surrounding areas is full of wonderful small businesses. When you support locally owned businesses, you’re not only supporting the local economy and the employment of local people.

You are also directly supporting your local sporting groups and your local community in general. So please THINK LOCAL, SHOP LOCAL! CARPENTRY

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We are a full service building company specialising in all aspects of carpentary and construction work to residential and commerical properties.

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SERVICE & TRADE DIRECTORY DRIVING SCHOOL

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• Roof/Gutter Repairs • Locks Fitted or Repaired • Glass Repairs

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Ferny Fair Shopping Centre 170 Patricks Road, Ferny Hills • Ferny Fair Medical Practice 3351 4455 • Ferny Hills Physiotherapy Ctre 3351 5177 • Ray White Real Estate 3851 0011 • Indian Appetite 3351 0041 • Patricks Rd Pharmacy 3351 5300

Leasing Agent: McGees Property Ph: 3231 9777

• Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology • Superchicken • The Hills Bakery • The Hair Pin • Value Plus Food Mart

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• Spinal injuries • Neck and back pain • Arthritis • Upper and lower limb injuries and conditions • Sporting injuries

• Work injuries • Whiplash • Chronic pain • Post-operative rehabilitation and more

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COUNSELLOR’S COLUMN with Robin Botic

Dear Robin, It has been five years since I have been in a relationship, so why have I picked, after two long term relationships, a person to fall in love with, who ticks all my boxes but is unobtainable as he is moving 4000kms away?

Background to this is three months ago I started this relationship with the knowledge that John was going to go.

I just thought I’d have a good time as he seemed such a nice guy. This opinion has been validated by watching him interact with others for some years before this. I was particularly impressed with his care of a now deceased partner. I thought I would just have fun and enjoy his company. I had not planned to end up feeling so close and connected as I do now. Am I fooling myself? Because I felt that way in the beginning of each of the other relationships too. The first relationship was physically abusive and I finally found the courage to leave after 23 years. The second was verbally abusive and I left this after 18 years. I am not as stupid as it sounds — each of these guys was a real con in the beginning and it was only when I started to want things for myself or to do things differently, that this behaviour became apparent.

What I have learnt from those past relationships is that in the hope of gaining love and acceptance I gave up too much of myself and my needs in the hope that this would be reciprocated and it never was - hence the leaving. Now I finally feel, I found a guy who not only reciprocates my feelings, but is a good choice as he is compassionate, caring and consistently shows behaviours towards others and myself that I respect and would now ask for in a long term relationship.

But he is leaving, so what the hell is this about for me? Did I choose him because I did not want to get hurt again and he is going – so I could not fall in love with him and it would be just about having a good time? Have I self sabotaged because I still fear that I don’t deserve a loving relationship?

Lesley.

Dear Lesley, The relationship shows you, because you have it, you do deserve it, but to find this truth out about yourself you had to con yourself with the idea of a safety net i.e. I can’t get hurt or fall in love because he is leaving. Well that was a con, because

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you did fall in love. Perhaps however, through that con you have learned a truth about yourself, that you are good enough and do not have to continually give and serve to be loved and accepted. The proof has come in terms of what you have attracted. It is funny how when we think there is an end point that instead of shutting off our feeling we allow ourselves to be more real, to live and love in the moment. Hollywood is full of these “off to war or terminally ill” type love stories.

Whatever the trigger, if we are lucky, it shows us the scope of our potential to love.

But with John’s physical leaving, is it really the emotional end? We are not in the days of sailing ships, there is modern technology to enable you to explore your relationship. You say that the feelings are reciprocated, that John ticks all your boxes and this will be one way to find out. It is early days in the relationship and you still have lots to explore. You are aware of how your fears have operated on you in the past, pay attention, this early phase when you are buoyant with all these giddy feelings is a time when a generous heart can yet again easily over step its mark. Take it slow and see if there is a balance in initiation and reciprocation of the type (attention, acceptance, support etc.) that you sought and gave in the past. It is also a very good strategy to clarify how each of you like, give and receive love. How this then happens will let you know the difference between your past and present feelings with regard to the validity of the relationship, sense of closeness and connection.

Robin.

THE WORK WELL

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Dickson News

from your Federal Member for Dickson PETER DUTTON

Know Somebody Amazing in Our Local Area?

– Nominate them for the 2019 Dickson Awards

Each year, I host the Dickson Awards to recognise those who through volunteer work or other contributions have made our community a better place.

Some have made varying contributions over many years, some contribute in a particular area and contributions of others have spread Australia wide.

Each year I receive many nominations from residents, elected representatives, community leaders and associations.

I would greatly appreciate it if you could take the time to nominate someone you think deserves recognition.

Visit www.peterdutton.com.au/2019dicksonawards or contact my office on 3205 9977 for more information.

Nominations close 5pm Friday 14 December 2018.

Report a Local Issue

It is now easier than ever to report issues that need to be fixed in our local area. To let me know about a local issue, simply go to www.peterdutton.com.au/report and fill in the form.

Please be sure to include your name, address and contact details if you would like me to follow up with you on the issue.

Parking at Ferny Grove Train Station

Thank you to everyone who has supported my campaign and signed the petition to get more parking at Ferny Grove Station.

By working together, we can send a strong message to the

State Labor Government that they need to build enough car parking to meet our needs now, and into the future.

If you would like to join my campaign, please visit www. peterdutton.com.au/moreparking

Handy resources available

Available at my Electorate Office in Strathpine are a number of handy information guides and other resources. These include shopping lists, scam spotting booklets, children’s resources, and seniors’ guides.

The children’s resources will help your youngsters with schoolwork and their responsibilities around home. There are multiplication, alphabet and chores charts available.

All resources are free and I hope that you drop by to pick up yours soon.

Drop in to my next Mobile Office

I have now completed over 2,000 visits in my mobile office and helped thousands of residents with local issues. Recently, I was able to help some locals with Centrelink issues, Veterans Affairs matters, local road problems and other issues.

If you see me out and about with my caravan, please drop in. I would love to meet you and see how I can help you.

Alternatively, you can contact my office in Strathpine on 3205 9977.

Community Grants Program: 2018/19

Applications for the next round of the Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Community Grants Program will open on 1st February. Community groups and individuals interested in applying are encouraged to visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/grants

We know holidays can be a joy as well as being a struggle, which is why Pine Rivers Private Hospital is here for you during this time.

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Out and About in The Gap Ward

Enviroment Study Grant

Are you looking to start an environmental degree in 2019?

Apply now for your chance to receive up to $2,000 towards your studies through Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Don Perrin Bursay. Applications close on 15th March 2019. For more information visit www.mbrc.qld.gov.au/ donperrinbursary

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With Councillor Steven Toomey

Aqua Park Open for Summer – Keperra Picnic Grounds

I am pleased to advise that the Ferny Grove Aqua Park is now complete and opened for the public to enjoy on the 1st December 2018 in time for the summer school holidays.

This project is a Lord Mayor deliverable and is part of Council’s commitment to creating new lifestyle and leisure opportunities. The Aqua Park, located at Keperra Picnic Grounds, provides an interactive water play environment that is accessible to people of all ages and abilities and includes an interactive water table that provides wheelchair access. It includes a level splash pad area, elevated water play elements including discharge bucket, small tipping buckets, spray tunnel, water cannons and overhead spray feature as well as 24 ground elements including arch sprays, stream jets, bubblers, misting ground sprayers and themed sprayers.

The facility now has extra picnic facilities with an electric BBQ and tiered seating walls with new shade trees for viewing the water play area. Onsite parking has been reconfigured with additional car spaces and mini-bus parks as well as accessible pathways from the carpark to the water play area, picnic facilities and amenities building.

The Year That Was 2018

We have some amazing community groups in the ward that are continually contributing to lifestyle and leisure of suburbs.

Throughout the year I have enjoyed meeting and working with many of these groups and I would like to congratulate the contribution of the residents who put their hands up to give of their time to the schools, the sporting clubs, community groups, seniors groups, Wahminda bush care group and the Ferny Grove bush care group. Their input is invaluable and I thank each and every one of them that give their time to make our ward one of the best in Brisbane.

Over the Christmas break the office will be closed from Friday 21 December 2018 until Monday 14 January 2019. On behalf of The Gap Ward team and myself I wish you all a safe and peaceful Christmas and a very happy 2019.

Cr Steve Toomey Councillor for The Gap Ward 3407 1900 477 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove QLD 4060 thegap.ward@bcc.qld.gov.au www.steventoomey.com.au TheGapWard #thegapward

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The Ferny Report Mark Furner M.P.

State Member for Ferny Grove

Grovely carpark upgrade Many people will have noticed work has begun on the overflow carpark and drop-off area at the Grovely State School on Dawson Pde. The upgrade is a long time coming and delivers on an election commitment I gave to our community in 2017.

The build is definitely interfering with parents dropping kids off at school during the last weeks of the term but I am sure we can all agree that while disruption is unwelcome at present the end result will be worth the temporary inconvenience. I am assured by Education Queensland the work was begun now to ensure it will be ready to be used for the start of the new school year in 2019.

Container Refund Scheme Now the Container Refund Scheme is up and running I would like to encourage everyone in our region who is involved with a local community group to consider registering their group with Containers For Change to start raising funds through the donations of others.

Interstate not-for-profit groups such as the Scouts in South Australia have shown for many years that container refund schemes can provide a steady source of income for the good works they do.

To assist community groups the Palaszczuk Government has launched the Container Refund Small Scale Infrastructure Grants Program to create projects to help not-for-profit groups access the fundraising opportunities afforded by the scheme.

Grants of up to $10,000 are on offer to build infrastructure and buy equipment for the collection and security of containers at donations. Grant funding is to be used for infrastructure and

materials which will directly assist in the initial establishment of a container refund or donation point for the community group. This could include: • Fencing, signage, CCTV; • Infrastructure for the collection, counting, sorting or storage of returned containers; • Equipment required to commence operation of a refund point (PPE, balers etc.); • Equipment required to transport collected containers from container refund points to a processor.

For more information visit: https://tinyurl. com/containergrants or contact my office on ferny. grove@parliament.qld. gov.au. Grant applications close 25th January 2019.

Storm season is here I would like to wish you and your family a merry Christmas and a happy and safe new year.

Recently we marked the 10 year anniversary of the Gap Storm. This is a timely reminder to all of us to be storm ready this season.

The SES has created a Over a thousand people turned useful resource to help us out to honour the fallen and all be properly prepared. remember the sacrifice of Go to www.stormwise. veterans past and present at the com.au to download your centenary of the armistice at own Emergency Plan.

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