The Eatons Echo - Nov 22

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QLD’s Hotel Giants Take Strathpine to New Heights

90 Gympie Road, an address currently home to seas of flat green, will possibly soon be the location of a new $2.4 billion multi-purpose commercial development across almost five hectares.

A proposal by the renowned Comiskey Group, this development seeks to include a hotel/club, indoor sport and recreation facilities, restaurant and retail, a food and drink outlet with a drive-through, as well as over 500 parking spaces.

Best known for Eatons Hills Hotel, Beachmere and Samford Hotels, as well as a future festival site at Coochin Creek, the Comiskey Group plans to make this development big.

Reportedly, the group has been working especially hard to ensure that their building designs are flood proof; the construction will be predominantly raised upon suspended slabs that counter for flood levels, with the back section already being raised.

I.B Town Planning designers have also stated that this high standard architectural giant will form ‘an important element of what will be a landmark development at the gateway entrance to Strathpine.’ However, it seems likely that this mega establishment will become the grand entry statement to Moreton Bay Region as a whole. There are plans in place outlining the prospects of rock climbing, indoor golf, indoor motor sport, trampolining, and skating being included in the design. Furthermore, it is anticipated that up to 400 jobs will be created from this project, with a balance of temporary and permanent positions opening up.

With the Comiskey Group’s next big move revealed, its only a matter of time before our community reaps the benefits of what they sow.

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An artists impression of the proposed development

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Recipe of the month

Bella’s Bircher Muesli

Serves: 2 | Prep time: Overnight | Cook time: 0 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats

• ½ cup yoghurt, natural, low fat

• ½ cup water

• 1 small green apple, grated

• ⅔ cup mixed berries

• Cinnamon to taste

• Small handful nuts and seeds (eg. almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds) finely chopped (plus extra to serve – optional)

• Yoghurt to serve (optional)

• Extra fruit to serve (optional)

Method

MIX everything together in a container with a lid and refrigerate overnight.

SCOOP half of the mixture into a bowl, top with yoghurt, extra fruit and sprinkle of cinnamon (optional). What’s Great About It?

This bircher muesli makes a great base to experiment different toppings with. Add in any other fruits or vegetables including grated carrot for an additional veggie boost!

Recipe courtesy of Isabella Maugeri, Brisbane City Night Branch

This recipe is brought to you by The Queensland Country Women’s Association’s (QCWA) Country Kitchens program. The program Empowering women through education and health is a priority for the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA). The QCWA Country Kitchens program, funded by the Queensland Government through Health and Wellbeing Queensland, supports Queenslanders to adopt healthier lifestyles. To find out more about the program visit https:// qcwacountrykitchens.com. au/.

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FREE Outdoor Theatre Set For Warner

Check out the Outdoor Theatre Community Facebook page for updates and to register your interest in attending at www. facebook.com/outdoortheatrecommunity

Free tickets will be available to book on Facebook in November, limited to 30 free tickets per performance and there will be the chance to purchase VIP seats for $20 each. All proceeds will go towards the team to cover the costs of costumes, as the group is not for profit.

Authors Coming To Samford

Baffies Oan Books will be hosting two fabulous Australian authors in November to chat about their latest novels.

Members of the Outdoor Theatre Company

We already know that a sense of neighbourhood and community can help create a positive life and improve social connections.

With that in mind, Outdoor Theatre Community, Moreton Bay’s newest theatre group, is bringing FREE local ‘pop up’ theatre in the park. Their first production is a modern-day take on a Shakespeare classic, at Dragonfly Park, Warner on December 10th, and 11th. Performances will also occur on December 17th and 18th, with a wet weather back up of Friday, December 16th.

Locals are invited to bring along a picnic for an afternoon of community theatre. With a cast of volunteer actors and directed by Moreton Bay born Hayden Burke, who studied in Melbourne and has recently returned to the area, the production brings a twist to the plot of A Midsummers Night’s Dream.

You are invited to be part of the discussion and for just $15, you can enjoy a drink, some nibbles and the chance to mingle with other book lovers, ask our authors questions and get your books signed.

On Friday 4th November, Julie Fison will be welcomed to talk about her book One Punch, a story close to her heart. For all the nature, craft, family and/or cricket lovers, Inga Simpson will be joining the team on Friday November 25 to chat about her latest book Willowman. In Willowman, she returns to the beauty and simplicity of Mr Wigg to tell the story of a cricket bat craftsman and a young player striving to make his mark at a time when all the rules are changing.

For more information or to book now, visit instore or online go to www.baffiesoanbooks.com.au . To be the first to hear about all of our events and latest releases, follow them on Facebook @baffiesoanbooks

Welcome to our latest column, Random Acts of Kindness.

We all know our community rocks and it’s spirit is oozing with kindness, so to showcase this we are publishing ‘Random Act of Kindness’, a new column with submissions from our community. Have a read of Nerida’s submission below:

‘My new neighbour in Albany Creek, was watching my young son and I moving big rocks to try and make the front of the house look better. They were super heavy and we were doing our best but struggling! I hadn’t met him before but he brought over a trolley to help and two pairs of different sized gardening gloves to spare our hands. It was so touching and a huge help - it was a lovely lesson for the kids too.’ - Nerida S, Albany Creek

If someone in the community has offered a random act of kindness to cheer you up, it can be something simple or a big favour, we would love to hear from you. It’s all about the thought that counts, please get in touch as we would love to share it with our readers, admin@echo-news.com.au

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It’s Not Christmas Without a Lions Cake

an exceptional product. Both our cakes and puddings are rich, fruit filled and moist and we are sure the whole family will thoroughly enjoy them. It is still one of the top shelf, value for money traditions that you can purchase and you are also helping us to help others, at this very special time of year and when there are many folks doing it tough.

Pricing: 1.5kg Cake is $19.00 : 1.0kg Cake is $15.00 : 900gm Pudding is $15.00 and our Mini 80gm is $2.00 each.

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If you would like to learn more about what we do and the projects we get involved with, we would invite you to come and meet the members. Please contact Secretary, Doug on 0424 448 879 or President, Kaye on 0477 212 242 for more details.

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Lions Christmas

On behalf of the Members of Albany Creek Lions Club, we look forward to catching up with you some time soon, maybe when you are purchasing your cake and pudding for Christmas. Until next time stay safe, Kaye Smith, President

So where can you find one of our terrific

you may ask? Well, you will find us out and about selling on the listed dates below at both Coles, Albany Creek and Bunnings, Brendale. If you cannot get to one of these outlets, you can still enjoy a cake or pudding by ringing Kaye on 0477 212 242 or John on 0437 833 287

Bunnings –Fridays 18 & 25 November 3 & 4 December Thursday 8 December 10,11 December 17,18 December

Coles –17,18,19 November 24,25,26 November 1,2,3 December 8,9,10 December

Prices have gone up slightly this year, however you still get

Pop down and see the friendly members of the Albany Creek Lions Club to grab your Lions Christmas Cake

For this October, fitness gurus of the region have spent each Saturday morning celebrating Parkwalk Month. That’s right—Parkwalk, not Parkrun.

This localised event served to encourage our community to get involved with Parkrun for the first time, without feeling pressured to sprint, run, or even jog the track. As always, there were plenty of Parkruns taking place across Brisbane in October, including one at Teralba Park, Mitchelton, a challenging one at Bunyaville, and others at Kedron and Southbank, for example. Some people travelled to different Parkruns as visitors, with one local having joined an ‘alphabet club’, through which they endeavour to run a Parkrun beginning with each letter of the alphabet! You can find your local Parkruns by heading to the website: https://www. parkrun.com.au/

Stretching 5km in total, each Saturday morning track takes top athletes around 15 minutes to run, whilst walkers might take up to an hour to reach the finish line. Whatever your level of fitness, this is entirely achievable; how fast you go doesn’t matter, its just getting involved that’s important. Many families join the fun as an excuse to get the kids out in the fresh air and off devices. Babies can be brought in prams, with fur babies regularly joining in on leashes. It is wonderful seeing all walks of the community—from young kids to people in their eighties—enjoying the track. Remember, it’s never too late to start—or too early.

Kids and teenagers have come to be some of the most enthusiastic runners on the tracks each weekend. So much so, that a Junior Parkrun has started up on Sunday mornings at 8am. It is a 2km track, held at Des Conner Park in Ashgrove, specifically for children who are daunted by the 5km run. They also do a fun warm up and the tail walker has been known to wear unicorn horns and a tail! Again, this is a free event run wholly by volunteers! Details can be found on the Junior Parkrun website: https://www.parkrun.com.au/ desconnorpark-juniors/aboutus/

The physical benefits of participating are obvious, with studies showing that regular exercise reduces risk of heart diseases, diabetes, and stroke. Similarly, just getting out amongst the community can reduce risk of depression and ageing diseases. There is a member at the Mitchelton Parkrun, Peter, who

A Walk in the Park survived a stroke a few years ago but lost his ability to walk and talk. He now runs the Parkrun most weeks and is one of the pacers, setting times so runners and walkers can set goals. Plentiful other volunteer roles also exist, including Run Director, course marshals, timers, token-providers, barcode scanners, photographers, and tail walkers. What’s more, each parkrun is recorded, as are volunteer roles, which go toward your profile.

Now heading into November, why don’t you and the family put on your best running—or walking—shoes and hit a local track sometime? Hope to see you sweatin’!

Chatterbox Kids Making Community Connections

The children at Chatterbox Early Learning have been very busy making community connections! Check out the pictures below showcasing some of the highlights from the past term which include;

• Visits to Aveo Retirement Village for Intergenerational play

• Bravehearts arriving to teach Kindy children about personal safety

• Aquatic Achievers taught the children about water safety

• Receiving a native beehive from Toby from Bee Aware Kids

• The Kindy children going to Bunyaville for a bush kindy day

• A visit to the Albany Creek library during book week to listen to some stories

• Platinum Dental talking to the children about healthy eating and good toothbrushing

• Our Artist in Residence came to visit to work with the children on the art concept of collage So much learning and fun happening at Chatterbox! Come and see the difference…..

Playing with residents of Aveo Retirement Village

Happy To Chat Benches

The new bench at Bleakley Park, Albany Creek

Another ‘Happy to Chat’ bench has been installed in Albany Creek with a big thanks to the Rotary Club of Albany Creek. This bench is located near the dog off leash area at Bleakley Park on the Old Northern Road end. The first of these benches was installed in Greenview Park next to the Albany Creek Library earlier in the year. The ‘Happy To Chat’ benches create opportunities for residents to connect and have a chat.

Friendship and Fun at Probus

The Albany Creek Probus Club is looking for new members in your area.

Probus provides you with the opportunity to join a social Club so you can meet other retirees on a regular basis, listen to interesting speakers and join together in social activities. They meet at Hornets Club on Graham Road, Carseldine, from 10am on the first Thursday of each month.

To find out more contact Secretary Greg Early on 0407 960 588 or early. gregory1@gmail.com.

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Toby from Bee Aware Kids

Bravehearts presentation

Visiting Bunyaville

Eat For Others Fundraiser Hamper Help WANTED!

Christmas is a time of celebration through gifts and food, unfortunately for some families providing a Christmas dinner, is a struggle.

There is a new type of fundraiser being launched by The Mini Farm Project (MFP). One that creates meals to feed people in need.

The Mini Farm Project is a charity working to eradicate hunger by creating a network of charity farms to grow food for people in need all year round. The food that they grow is then given freely to local charities around each farm.

Last year there were 1.2 million children that went hungry and 1 in 6 Australian Adults went hungry also.

‘Our job is to grow food on a local level and work with our charity partners to give them free food every week to create nutritious meals’ said Nick Steiner founder. ‘There is not enough food in the system and charities are struggling with food costs,’ Nick continued.

One of the ways that they are raising awareness of the food crisis and interest in their charity is through their new annual signature fundraiser called ‘In the Spirit of Giving.’

‘As a charity working to solve hunger we wanted to reinvent the old charity fundraising dinner into some new with a direct tangible result,’ Nick said.

In the Spirit of Giving will be a two hour no frills humble meal event, creating at least two hot meals for people in need per ticket sold. The food is served by a charity to people in need at the same time as the event is running.

To take the Spirit of Giving one step further, the event will not just be hosted at one venue, but will be ‘Ubered’ out their event to restaurants, cafes, clubs and venues to host on the MFP’s behalf.

‘I wanted to support hospitality business as they have suffered so much in the last couple of years,’ Nick said.

There are five venues on board this year from Moreton Bay to Logan, with the closest venue in our locality being the Aspley Hornets Club. Next year, they plan to have more venues, creating more meals to feed people in one night. The event will also raise awareness of the charity farms that the MFP are developing around South East Queensland. It is hoped that by stripping down the event and its costs, at least two meals will be created for people in need per ticket sold.

Danni Francis, General Manager at Aspley Hornets is excited to be part this unique fundraiser. ‘It is important to support our local community and when Nick came along with this idea we jumped on board,’ said Danni

The event will be on Wednesday 30th November from 6pm to 8pm at Aspley Hornets, Annie Lane Bribie Island, Caboolture Sports Club, Redcliffe Leagues Club and Extraction Artisan Coffee.To book your tickets at the Aspley Hornets Club, visit https://www.stickytickets.com.au/toumz/humble_dinner. aspx

Each year, Picabeen Community Centre gives Christmas hampers to members of our community who are in need. The team are now busy collecting for this years hampers and anyone is welcome to donate non-perishable food items that will be distributed to people in need. A list of items requested can be found on the right. This year, Picabeen has a huge undertaking with a goal of packing 110 Christmas hampers! As you can imagine this is no easy task so if you have a couple of hours to spare, please contact the team on 3354 2555

Further updates from Picabeen Community Centre

The AGM and 30th Anniversary event saw staff, students and volunteers all come together and reflect on the people, services and opportunities Picabeen has provided. A 30th Anniversary book has been produced. If you are interested, pop down to the Centre at 22 Hoben Street, Mitchelton and have a read.

Picabeen Changeroom It has been a busy time for the team at the Picabeen Changeroom. Business continues to grow, helping their clients with formal outfits, costumes for parties, everyday wear and of course that ‘something special’ to wear for an occasion. The shop receives so much support from the local community in the shape of donations, purchasing and just dropping in for a chat with the friendly, helpful volunteers. The clothing and accessories are constantly updated with wonderful donations received daily.

Visit the friendly team at 8 Dallas Parade, Keperra and find your next op-shop hidden treasure.

What's On at the Albany Creek Library!

To book your event, visit www.mbrc.qld.gov.au/libraries/events, choose your event, make your booking and print your ticket. For more information, contact the library on 5433 2638.

Pine Rivers Land Records: Monday 7th November, 10am - 11am

Discover how to use the parish land records in the Melva Welch collection. During her time, Melva Welch OAM had painstakingly researched every portion of land in every Pine Rivers parish detailing ownership from selection to 1952. These records are now digitized and offer a valuable resource for researching your property, family and local history. Free. Bookings Required.

Recycled Plastic Croquet Earrings: Saturday 12th November, 10am - noon

Transform plastic bags into plarn (plastic yarn), to crochet into jewellery with artist Megan Mackenzie. Basic crochet experience useful. Free. Bookings required.

Craft Group: 2nd & 4th Monday of the month, 10am - noon

Feeling crafty? Do you enjoy making and creating, are you a needlepointer, beading artist or a scrapbooker? Join other crafters and share your tips and tricks, solve your craft problems and chat while indulging in your craft activity. BYO project, supplies, and sense of fun. Sessions are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. Excluding public holidays. Free. No bookings required. Suitable for adults only.

Next Chapter Book Club: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month, 3.30pm - 4.30pm

The Next Chapter Book Clubs will provide a great opportunity for people with developmental disabilities to read and learn, make new friends, and enjoy a fun community. Our book clubs, led by friendly library staff, will meet in libraries across Moreton Bay.

To join our community of readers, phone or email any of our libraries. Once you have registered you are ready to join one of our book club sessions.

Playtime : Weekly on a Wednesday & Friday, 9am - 9.45am

Introduce your child to the world of free play. Have fun playing with your child, making up stories together and sharing in their delight as they make new discoveries.

Playtime is a fully resourced opportunity for parents and children 0 - 5 years to play, pick up early literacy tips, network with other parents and make friends.

Lego Engineers Club: 1st & 3rd Friday of the month, 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Develop design thinking and engineering skills as you build and create with LEGO ® bricks. Meet other brick fans and complete challenges, group builds and more! Ideal for ages 4-12. Registration required.

Tinker Tank: 2nd Friday of the month, 3.30pm - 4pm

Get curious! Explore science, technology, engineering, art and maths through hands-on discovery after school. Ideal for primary school kids. No bookings required.

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Christmas Markets Calendar

If you are looking for a bit of Christmas gift inspo, check out the fabulous Christmas Markets taking place in our region. There's a huge variety on offer and many are fundraising events so not only are you shopping local but supporting the local community too! So what are you waiting for? Push ahead of the Christmas rush and get the Chrissy shopping done n dusted!

FRIDAY 4TH NOVEMBER

Eatons Hill Community Kindergarten Christmas Market

7 Marylin Terrace, Eatons Hill | 6pm - 9pm

Support your local kindergarten by visiting their exceptional Christmas Markets. It’s the perfect opportunity to get all that Christmas shopping done and dusted early on. There will be Arts, Craft, Raffles and Food available.

SUNDAY 6TH NOVEMBER

Ferny Grove Markets

Ferny Grove Railway Station | 6am - noon

Every Sunday from 6am till noon, experience all that the Ferny Grove Markets has to offer! From great coffee, to fresh take-away food, fruit, & veg, enjoy wandering the Ferny Grove Markets to discover hidden gems amongst the tables of second hand clothes, toys, and bric-a-brac.

SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER

Samford Valley Markets

St Paul's Anglican Church, 12 Mt Samson Road, Samford | 7am - noon

Shop for produce, find a bargain, enjoy brunch and indulge in truly great coffee– all in the delightful leafy grounds around the St Paul’s Anglican Church. Between 40 and 50 diverse stalls carry an amazing range of goods and services. The markets are famous for their welcoming atmosphere and their country charm

FRIDAY 18TH NOVEMBER

Albany Creek State School’s Twilight Markets

696 Albany Creek Road, Albany Creek | 4.45pm - 8.30pm

Albany Creek State School Twilight Markets are an annual community event. With over 40 stalls indoor and outdoor, food trucks, facepainting and live music, this free event is sure to interest every member of the family.

SATURDAY 19TH NOVEMBER

Carseldine Christmas Twilight Market

133 Dorville Road, Carseldine | 4pm - 9pm $2 Entry

Bring some Christmas cheer into your life at Brisbane’s beloved Christmas market, Carseldine Christmas Twilight Market! Enjoy gourmet eats and sweets and get those stockings packed with the goods from bespoke makers. Get ready to rock the night away with festive entertainment and live music

Art With Altitude Markets

Mount Glorious Community Hall | 9am - 4pm

Held in the newly rebuilt Mt Glorious Community Hall and now in its fabulous sixth year, the two-day family-friendly event will include a quality craft market, barista-made coffee, food and live music. Artworks for sale will include a variety of media - oil, watercolour and acrylic paintings, sculpture, jewellery, ceramics, glasswork, pen-and-ink drawings, photography, fine furniture and woodwork and fibre-art.

Keperra Baptist Church Christmas Twilight Markets

Keperra Baptist Church, Samford Road, Keperra | 4.30pm - 8pm

Homemade crafts great for Christmas gifts. There will also be a sausage sizzle too, so come and have some fun! If you would like a table for your crafts, the cost is only $15. Call Lyn on 0411 336 460 or email somerville@bigpond.com

SATURDAY 26TH NOVEMBER

VEND Marketplace Christmas Markets

1768 Sandgate Road, Virginia | 4pm - 9pm

With over 130 stores inside and a pop up market outside with around 40 more stalls (each night will have different stall holders!), there will be something to please everyone. Plus there’s a café on site open for dinner, including some Christmas specials, a playground, jumping castle , FREE

facepainter, and a cocktail bar for the adults. The venue is dog friendly, and there will be a pop up professional photobooth caravan for Christmas family pictures! Also taking place on 10th December

Burnie Brae Christmas Markets

60 Kuran Street, Chermside 8am - 2pm

Jingle your way to Burnie Brae, where you’ll find artisan stalls selling locally designed goods. Explore fashion, art, craft, and homewares – there’s something for everyone on your list! Snack on café treats and sip freshly brewed coffee while looking for unique Christmas gifts and supporting your local community.

THURSDAY 1ST DECEMBER

The Home Collective Christmas Twilight Markets

Wavell Heights Community Hall - 175 Edinburgh Castle Road, Wavell Heights | 5pm - 9pm

A market for the garden lover!

FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER

Old Petrie Town Moonlight Markets

901 Dayboro Road, Petrie | 5pm - 9pm

Old Petrie Town Markets are lighting up for this year’s Christmas Moonlight Markets. Every Friday in December artisan stalls will circle the village green and throughout the park. Street food vans for every taste and flavour, cafes, specialty shops, entertainment for the kids, live music are all on offer to entertain the whole family. Plus classic cars will be on display on the Main Street and whole lot more …Pop down every Friday in December 2nd, 9th and 16th from 5pm to 9 pm at 901 Dayboro Road, Petrie.

SATURDAY 3RD DECEMBER

Nundah Christmas Markets

Station Street, Nundah 4pm - 10pm | $2 Entry

Get jingly with it at Brisbane’s best Christmas market, Nundah Christmas Twilight Market! Mix and a-mingle with gourmet eats and sweets and stuff those stockings with the curated range of bespoke makers.

There will also be a North Pole bespoke pop up bar with festive entertainment and live music. Plus; - Artisan Handmade Gifts, Gourmet Eats and Drinks, Snaps with Santa, DJ, Kids Activities and Entertainment.

Christmas on Main Markets

Station Road, Samford | 5pm - 8.30pm

Follow the red bows and twinkling lights of Main Street Samford to support local traders, cafes and restaurants and share some Christmas Cheer! You can enjoy Late Night Shopping, Christmas Specials, Music at Venues, Carols at and activities for the kids.

SUNDAY 4TH DECEMBER

Jan Powers Farmers Markets

Blackwood Street, Mitchelton | 6am - noon

Acoustic musicians set the mood for a laidback Sunday morning as local providers and regional farmers offer an array of homegrown produce and handmade goodies to dedicated and loyal market shoppers. Fill your green bags with locally grown fruit and vegetables, quality meat and sustainable seafood, freshly baked bread and pastries, artisan deli lines and pantry items from spices to spelt flour. Fuel up with a coffee and a satisfying snack or a hearty meal and wind down with a sweet treat from the friendly food vendors.

SATURDAY 10TH DECEMBER

Carols in the Park Christmas Markets

Wests Mitchelton Junior FC, Mitchelton | 4pm - 8pm

Brisbane Bunya Lions Club is delighted to present Carols in the Park on Saturday 10 December 2022 from 4.00pm - 8.00pm. This market (that takes place during the Carols event) support s our local artisans in jewellery, fashion, candles, toys, collectibles, art, plants, other quality items and children’s activities. Enquiries via email at brisbanebunya@lionsq3.org.au

SUNDAY 18TH DECEMBER

Pine Rivers Park Christmas Twilight Markets

Pine Rivers Park, Strathpine | 4pm - 8pm

Get a head start on your Christmas gift shopping at our twilight markets! Take a stroll under festoon & festival lighting and enjoy local crafts, jewellery, handmade goodies, toys and more. Treat the family to a delicious meal from one of our food trucks available at the event. You will be spoilt for choice!

Bardon Christmas Markets

Cnr Baroona & Rainworth Rds, Paddington | 7am - noon

All welcome including fur babies. Handmade Christmas gifts, live music, delicious food, fresh produce and exceptional meat. A visit from Santa and fun activities promised!

Come Swim with Us!

Would you like to brush up on your swimming skills and endurance? Would you like to have fun with like-minded people?

Then come along to the Albany Creek Masters Swimming club, affectionately known as ‘The Ducks’. The club trains from 7.15 am to 8.30 am on Sunday mornings at Albany Creek Swimming Pool, with the assistance of an experienced coach. There really is something for everyone at ‘The Ducks’ with everyone swimming at their own ability and having their own goals, whether it be beginner or advanced - plus the coach is kind and approachable!

There is a great social aspect to the club too. After training, swimmers usually enjoy coffee at a local cafe and there are occasional get-togethers with dinners and movie nights. If you are looking for competition, the national organisation, Masters Swimming Australia, arranges regular swim meets, more details can be found on the Master Swimming website at www.mastersswimming.org.au

Swimming is a whole-of-life activity. Benefits may include increased strength, improved muscle tone and mental equilibrium. The activity is low impact and makes it ideal for people who have back pain or whose knees are worn out from running. When swimming in a group such as Albany Creek Masters, camaraderie abounds and long-lasting friendships are often formed.

More details can be found on the Albany Creek Masters website www.albanycreekmastersswimming.com.au After a few weeks trial, you may wish to become a member for around $90 per year. So what are you waiting for? Don’t be shy. Come swim with the Ducks at Albany Creek Masters Swimming Club at 7.30 am this Sunday.

New Members Wanted!

An update from the Brendale Evening View Club

Ladies, if you are unable to attend a daytime VIEW meeting and you would like to make a difference to a child’s life through education, why not come along to The Brendale Evening VIEW Club. We are currently seeking new members.

Ladies seeking to join the club must be ready to have a great time as they join in and participate with like-minded women in many organised fundraising events. It is a place where you can meet new friends, enjoy a two course meal, listen to an informative guest speaker and attend additional social activities. We would welcome you to come along to one of our dinner meetings as a visitor, to see if VIEW is for you.

Our Dinner meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at Aspley Hornets Football Club, 50 Graham Rd, Carseldine, at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. It is important to book with us beforehand. Our next dinner meeting on the 15th of November. At this dinner meeting we will celebrate the Festive season by dressing up in all things Christmas. There will be many hampers for the raffles and lucky door prizes.

If you are unable to join us at the November dinner meeting, come along to the ‘Coffee and Chat’ on the first Saturday of the month. We start at 10am and we may stay till lunch. The Coffee and Chat is at White’s Coffee Co., Bracken Ridge Tavern, 153 Barrett St, Bracken Ridge. For further information please contact our President, Shayne on 0409 991 428

The club sponsor eight children through the Learning for Life Program. It is so rewarding to know as a VIEW Club member we can make a difference.

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Continuing to care for local residents at Lumus Imaging North West Private Hospital

Residents of Brisbane’s north have access to the technical expertise of Australia's leading medical imaging network, Lumus Imaging.

Previously known by several brands including Queensland Diagnostic Imaging, Lumus Imaging offers knowledge that matters, by people who care, across their network of more than 135 clinics nationwide.

Darren Schwedes, Lumus Imaging QLD State Manager reports that, ‘Locally, Lumus Imaging is committed to offering a wide range of diagnostic imaging services to patients in the north of Brisbane. Our caring staff have been looking after the local community for a number of years and we look forward to the opportunity to support and grow alongside this community, as it changes and transforms over the coming decades.’

‘Many local residents have visited our site at North West Private Hospital and we want to continue to support the community by ensuring we focus on a patient centred service, particularly in the area of women’s imaging,’ said James Lindner, Operations Manager.

At Lumus Imaging North West Private Hospital, the staff understand that some aspects of women’s imaging can be worrying for their patients, therefore the dedicated, caring staff are all highly trained to ensure privacy, dignity, and comfort. Lumus Imaging is proud to be focused on offering the best in patient-centred care for Australians across our sites in both metro and regional locations.

The North West Hospital site offers a comprehensive range of imaging services, free parking with a new multi storey carpark,

accessibility to appointments and an affordable service for the local community.

For more information or to book an appointment visit www. lumusimaging.com.au or call Lumus Imaging North West Private Hospital on (07) 3353 5011.

A Musical Journey Set To Delight

Join the Serenata Singers as they travel through time and place on a musical journey for their inaugural Gala Concert.

The concert, in partnership with Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club and students from The Gap State High School, includes items especially prepared by Serenata Singers. Themes will span the globe in time and space. Some old favourites will also be performed along with modern pieces and solo acts by the accomplished musicians from The Gap SHS music program. The Gala Concert includes a supper and door prizes provided by Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club. All proceeds go to the Lions Medical Research Foundation and Serenata Singers program to provide Community Concerts.

The concert will take place at The Gap Uniting Church Auditorium on Saturday 19 November 2022 at 3pm. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students. To purchase a ticket call 0400 210 357 or email serenatasingersthegap@gmail. com. Tickets are also available on the door.

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PROPERTY GUIDE N O R T H W E S T B R I S B A N E' S

The property market is red hot at the moment. With this in mind, Echo News is delighted to bring the North West Brisbane Property Guide to our newspapers. Read on to discover tips and tricks to help sell your home, maximise return and get ready for market.

Summer Selling Checklist

If you want to sell your house this year, there are plenty of jobs you can cross off your list to help you get ready for market and maximise your sale price. This checklist will help you take the first critical steps towards being prepared to sell your home.

1. Research the market

The property market can be a fickle beast, so it’s important to have a good understanding of what’s happening in your area before you list your house for sale.

One of the easiest ways to get a handle on your local market is to observe the market for a minimum of six to eight weeks.

Once you’ve seen properties come on the market and hopefully selling in that period, it will give you an idea of what those properties are selling for and what you can afford to buy.

2. Inspect properties in your neighbourhood

While browsing online will give you some good insight, you’ll also want to get out to physically inspect properties so you can see how your home compares with the stock available to buyers.

3. Get a pest and building inspection

A pest and building inspection report will highlight any major issues with your property and give you the option to deal with these before you start your sales campaign.

4. Clean and declutter

Decluttering comes hand-in-hand with moving house, so if you’re thinking seriously about selling there’s no better prompt to get rid of unwanted belongings.

5. Create a fabulous first impression

Great street appeal is key to selling your home. Those first impressions are lasting impressions. You might like to use the holiday break to wrangle an unruly garden into submission, repair fences or front gates or paint the front door.

6. Get a head start on paperwork

You can also use the holidays to read through agent contracts, check in with your local council for any requirements like pool compliance or certificates, and to contact solicitors or conveyancers for quotes on preparing a sales contract.

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October Cash Rate Rise: How Is Your Borrowing Power Impacted?

The official cash rate lifted again in October to 2.60% for the sixth consecutive month. This is the highest the rate has been since July 2013 when it was 2.75%. The increase will impact any homeowner with a variable-rate or split home loan, or anyone considering taking out a new loan. But it isn’t only repayments that will be impacted. The increasing cash rate also impacts borrowing power. But what is borrowing power and how much does an increase in cash rate and its flow-on effect to interest rates impact it?

What is borrowing power?

Borrowing power is the amount of money a lender is willing to let you borrow to purchase property. This is also sometimes referred to as your borrowing capacity. The way it is calculated varies depending on the lender, but in general it takes into consideration your income, assets, liabilities, credit health, debts, deposit amount and the value of the property.

Lenders are also expected to apply at least a three percentage points interest rate serviceability buffer (according to the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority’s guidelines). This means the lender will add at least three percentage points to the current interest rate to calculate repayments and ensure you will be able to meet them, hedging against future rate rises.

How do rising interest rates impact borrowing power?

When interest rates rise, your borrowing power is likely to decrease. This is because the repayments will increase and if your income isn’t also increasing, your ability to service that loan will drop. Let’s have a look at how borrowing capacity can be impacted as interest rates rise.

In this example, Nancy earns $110,000 per year pre-tax with no dependents, debts or credit card and the average Australian annual expenses of $16,500. For a loan term of 30 years, her borrowing capacity would change depending on the interest rate as follows:

3.0% p.a. - $830,000, 3.5% p.a. - $784,000, 4.0% p.a.$741,000, 4.5% p.a. - $702,000, 5.0% p.a. - $666,000, 5.5% p.a. - $632,000, 6.0% p.a. - $602,000

As you can see, an increase of just half a percentage point makes a huge difference in Nancy’s borrowing power. If the lender passed on the RBA’s full increase in cash rate in its interest rates, which was by half a percentage point last month, and Nancy had been considering a loan at 4% p.a., the interest rate would have increased to 4.5% p.a. and her borrowing power would have dropped from $741,000 to $702,000decreasing her potential bid by $39,000.

What if I have pre-approval?

Pre-approval is when a lender indicates they are satisfied you meet their criteria to borrow a specified amount. However, pre-approvals are conditional. If your circumstances change or interest rates increase, it could impact your pre-approval. The important thing to keep in mind is that increasing interest rates do not mean doom and gloom. We have a panel of over 60 lenders and can find the right one for your needs. There are still competitive deals available, and we can help optimise your borrowing power through a number of steps and matching you with the right lender. For more information or advice please contact Scott Palazzi from Loan Market on 0413 747 283

Everton News from your State Member for Everton TIM MANDER

A great day was had by all at the Mahaca Park gardening group’s Picnic in the Park.

This event gave opportunities for members of the community to come together on a Sunday morning and enjoy a picnic, meet community volunteers and even learn some gardening tips.

Volunteers at the event, like myself, are passionate about the beautification of parks and community gardens in our local area, and this fantastic event is a testament to the work they have been able to achieve.

My annual Everton Volunteer Awards event is coming up later this month at the Everton Park Bowls Club. It is a chance to recognise the outstanding contributions of volunteers in our local community and to express our sincere appreciation for the work they do.

If you have witnessed outstanding community service in our area, then please don’t hesitate to nominate the deserving recipient for an award. Nominations can be submitted via my website www.timmander.com.au

To keep up to date with what is happening in your local area visit my Facebook page TimManderMPEverton or visit my website www.timmander.com.au

If you would like to contact me, please phone my office on 3535 1100 or email everton@parliament.qld.gov.au

A Trail With A Truckload of Creativity

Tawny Trails is the Creative Living Experience and operates on the last Sunday of the month between 10am and 3pm. The self-guided tour takes you on a creative trail throughout the Moreton Bay Hinterland from Woodford, Mount Mee, Sam-ford, Dayboro and elsewhere in between. Tawny Trails feature some of the regions most talented artists and the opportunity to participate in workshops with the creatives or purchase works from them. For more information visit the website here www.tawnytrails.com

Tim Mander MP at the Mahaca Park Open Day

Dickson News

partner with a collection box at my electorate office in Strathpine.

If you do have excess stationery items such as:

• Pencils, pens, crayons, highlighters

• Pencil cases

• Exercise books/scrap books/notepads

Hacks and scams - Optus

With the recent Optus data breach, it’s a timely reminder to think about your security online. Hackers and scammers are getting more sophisticated and it’s important to regularly update your passwords and take other precautions to ensure your safety online.

Information, advice and tips on how you can ensure your safety online can be found at:

• www.idcare.org

• www.cyber.gov.au

• www.moneysmart.gov.au/banking/identity-theft

Stationery Aid

I’m regularly out and about in Dickson talking to charities about issues that matter to them and offering my help in any way possible.

Just recently I had the pleasure of meeting Stationery Aid founders Alison and Jan Schutt, at their sorting and storage facility in Bunya. Stationery Aid collects, cleans and then donates stationery to schools with disadvantaged students and families. Our environment also benefits by diverting stationery waste away from landfill and reusing and recycling it.

I am very pleased to become Stationery Aid’s latest collection

• Display books

• Erasers and rulers

• Sharpeners and glue

• Headphones

• Musical instruments

• Cover contact

• Visual art diary

• Art books and art supplies

• Textbooks and book covers

• Folders (except ring binders)

• Maths equipment including calculators

Please feel free to drop into my office in Strathpine and place donations in the Stationery Aid collection box. For more information on what Stationery Aid does, visit https:// stationeryaid.org/

Backing local, small businesses

I want to see more local business opportunities created in our community, so more people will have jobs. If you would like me to visit your business, please get in touch with my office via email, the contact details are below.

2023 Dickson Community Awards

Do you know an individual, business and/or organisation who have gone above and beyond for our community this year? Nominations are now open for my annual Dickson Community Awards which will be presented on Australia Day, Thursday 26th January 2023.

Please visit the community hub on my website for all the details - nominations close 5pm Friday, 25th November 2022.

Contact Me

Please get in touch with me at peter.dutton.mp@aph.gov.au or 3205 9977. Stop by one of my mobile office caravan visits, or drop in to my office in Strathpine to let me know what your priorities are for our community.

Peter DUTTON MP Federal Member for Dickson

Peter Dutton MP with the team at Stationery Aid