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Countdown to Carols is on!

Hark! The angels will be singing at The Hills Community Carols on Saturday 2nd December at George Willmore Park, Ferny Hills.

This free family event kicks off at 4pm with a huge variety of performers, food, rides, face painting, glow products and of course, a visit from Santa himself! The event will conclude at approximately 8pm with an impressive fireworks display that is not to be missed.

This annual festive gathering is known as one of the most community oriented on the calendar, and as such, there will be a voluntary collection taking place at the event for our local SES, so any loose change is appreciated!

This event is proudly presented by volunteers from The Golden Valley Keperra Lions Club and The Ferny District Amateur Fishing Club plus community members.

The carols promises to get the family into the Christmas spirit, so bring your family, picnic rugs and your singing voices.

Everyone is welcome!

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The Garage Sale Trail is back this year, offering a guilt-free shopping spree that's both budget-friendly and eco-conscious.

Amidst rising living costs, the Garage Sale Trail offers a fantastic opportunity to discover affordable goods and earn some extra cash. By selling items you no longer need, you can significantly reduce the amount of waste destined for landfills, making a positive impact on the environment.

Mark your calendars for November 11-12 and 18-19, as these two weekends promise a plethora of sustainable shopping options. You can also stay updated by following their Facebook page for the latest updates and information.

The initiative encourages households, streets, schools, and community groups throughout Australia to host garage sales, fostering a sense of community and neighborly connections while bargain-hunting.

In the run-up to the trail weekends, free online masterclasses will be available, offering insights from stylish Australians on how to style, mend, and shop for preloved items.Currently, 36 sales have been registered, potentially diverting a significant number of preloved household items from ending up as waste.

Fast fashion, a major contributor to landfill waste, has seen 17% of the trail's items consisting of clothing and fashion accessories.

To host your own sale or find a map to navigate the Garage Sale Trail, visit www.garagesaletrail.com.au. Join in on the eco-conscious shopping experience and make a positive impact on the planet and your budget.

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Bold Step to Address Homelessness

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Under this innovative approach, registered not-for-profit community housing providers and specialist homelessness services will receive a peppercorn lease for 50 years to develop the sites, marking a first-time move for the Council.

Mayor Peter Flannery emphasized the urgency of addressing homelessness, highlighting that it affects a diverse range of individuals, from parents with young children to professionals.

He cited the need for cooperation between the Council and housing providers to create and manage crisis, social, or affordable housing.

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In a significant milestone, the City of Moreton Bay reaffirms its commitment to tackle homelessness by offering Council-owned land for community housing and specialist homelessness providers. This groundbreaking initiative aims to provide social, affordable, and crisis housing solutions for those in need.

Parcels of Council land in Morayfield and Caboolture have been identified for potential activation as housing options.

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Dedication, Sportsmanship, and Positivity: 2023 Echo News Award Announced

In a heartwarming recognition of dedication, sportsmanship, and a positive attitude, Georgina, a long-standing member of the Arana Netball Club, has been awarded with the 2023 Echo News Positive or Pointless award.

Georgina's journey with the Arana Netball Club began at eight years old, and over the years, she has consistently exhibited the qualities that make her not only an exceptional player but, more importantly, a remarkable team member.

2023 marked a significant turning point for Georgina as she assumed new roles within the club, venturing into umpiring and coaching. Remarkably, she flourished in these newfound responsibilities, demonstrating a level of expertise that could easily convince one she had been doing it for years.

Georgina's exceptional effort during training and games serves as a shining example for her fellow players. Her unwavering support and encouragement for her teammates, whether on the court or from the sideline, make her a true team player. Her demeanor as a player and coach embodies the values at the heart of the Positive or Pointless award: kindness, politeness, and respect towards everyone.

Echo News is proud to sponsor the 'Positive or Pointless' award each year in partnership with Arana Netball Club. This award recognizes individuals who exhibit good sportsmanship both on and off the court. It signifies approaching new, different, or challenging experiences with a positive attitude and celebrating players' achievements, regardless of the scoreboard. The

award reinforces the idea that being part of a team supports self-esteem and personal growth.

This year's recipient of the Echo News Positive or Pointless award embodies courage and resilience, serving as a model of why sports play a pivotal role in personal growth.

Georgina's unwavering commitment to her team and her remarkable contributions to the Arana Netball Club make her a deserving winner of this prestigious accolade.

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The City of Moreton Bay’s Land Buyback for Environmental Purposes Program has officially ticked over the 100-hectare mark, just three years after its launch. This acquisition is on the back of the recent purchase in Bunya. This 5.44 hectare property in Everton Hills is part of a known fauna movement corridor, so will serve to enhanceScan the network here of properties Council has already protected from development.

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Innovative Oyster Project Kicks Off in Pine River

In a pioneering move, 40 Robust Oyster Baskets (ROBs) have been positioned in Pine River's upper estuarine region downstream of Unitywater's Murrumba Downs Wastewater Treatment Plant.

This initiative marks the commencement of the Oyster Reef Restoration Project, aiming to assess the role of oysters in nutrient filtration. Unitywater's five-year, $464k commitment seeks to revolutionize shellfish reef restoration and wastewater treatment practices.

Delivered in partnership with Unitywater, OzFish, the University of Sunshine Coast, and Healthy Land and Water, this Australian-first project aligns with the QLD Water Quality Offset Policy. Each 400sqmm triangular ‘reef’ basket is filled with 18 kg of recycled oyster shells sourced from Brisbane restaurants and commercial shucking operations and will host many different species such as oysters, mussels and other molluscs. The pre-seeded baskets are ‘soaked’ in Moreton Bay for about a year before being placed in the Pine River.

As they grow the collective effects of the reef increase.

Ivan Beirne, Unitywater's Acting Executive Manager for Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions, anticipates this innovative approach will drive them toward their net-zero goals by 2040, safeguarding the environment while bolstering local water and wastewater services.

Robbie Porter, OzFish senior project officer for shellfish reef restoration said they are thrilled to be part of this groundbreaking initiative.

‘By joining forces with Unitywater, The University of Sunshine Coast, and Healthy Land and Water, we have a unique opportunity to explore the potential of shellfish reefs

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in restoring our aquatic ecosystems, improving wastewater treatment practices, and the possibility of supporting sustainable aquaculture,’ he said.

‘This collaborative effort brings together each partner’s expertise, resources, and passion to drive meaningful change in marine conservation and environmental stewardship.

‘This research is going to be very exciting; it will open up opportunities for restoration and has the potential to look at shellfish reef restoration as a meaningful path for offset.’

‘It will paint a bigger picture about how important shellfish reefs are to our ecosystem and give real data to showcase the work they do in filtering nutrients.’

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Northwest Community Projects: The Power of Giving Back

By Georgia Wright Paul and Noi Slater, a local couple who are passionate about preventing homelessness, share that ‘the sky is the limit’ for their charity, Northwest Community Project Inc. The grass-roots movement stemmed from the Slater’s motivation to bring aid to those at risk of homelessness.

However, their passion now extends to the whole community, as well as empowering everyone to work together and help those in need.

After signing up to multiple charities in early 2023 and being exposed to the extremity of struggle in Brisbane, Paul was inspired to take matters into his capable hands. He shares, ‘I saw a post on my local Facebook group where someone was giving away clothes, and the response was overwhelming. I didn't realise there was such a need for clothing. I decided to make a conscious effort to bring in more clothes [to the locations he held give-away stands], and then a table to put it on—then two, which became three, which has now turned into seven tables!’

It was at this point that Northwest Community Project Inc was born. The Slaters have since expanded to include toiletries, socks, underwear, tents, sleeping bags, blankets, and pantry items—pretty much anything Paul can fit in his van! Their stands pop up at Musgrave Park, Kurilpa Point Park and in Fortitude Valley once each week. The organisation’s long-term goal is to set up a free shop, where people can donate and take clothing free of charge. A big focus will be on corporate

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wear to enable people going for jobs to look their best. Paul also hopes to incorporate Bubble & Squeak into the shop, as they are another amazing project that provides high end clothing—even prom dresses—for rent.

Moreover, Northwest Community Project Inc has partnered with Ferny Grove Tavern to make the rising costs of living just that little less impossible to afford. Together, they have already hosted a community lunch for R U OK day, which was paid for by the local tavern. A mix of like-minded supporters and community members who are struggling, all joined together at the lunch for conversations and laughs.

With an ever-increasing epidemic of social isolation in our society, opportunities for interconnectedness like this have a huge positive impact. Also, with Ferny Grove Tavern’s help, Northwest Community Project Inc has been enabled to combat costs through setting up a community pantry. People in need can walk in anytime to grab a hamper of pantry foods. With almost no advertising, 40 hampers have already found new homes. The organization also provides emergency funding for people in high-risk situations and specific help for those who move into public housing. As Paul said himself, ‘a little push can be the thing that gets you back on your feet and pushing through again’.

But how can you get involved?

Donations—whether they are dollar bills or items to put in the next batch of hampers—can be dropped off anytime to 29 Ballylin St, Ferny Grove. However, individuals, businesses and organisations are all welcome to phone up Paul on 0432 559 313 or jump on the website www.nwcg.org.au for further discussion.

‘We love working with local businesses,’ Paul shares. ‘We always tell our followers to support businesses who support our community.’

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Ferny Nourish Bowl Served with a Side of Success

By Georgia Wright A tuckshop favourite at Ferny Grove State High School is fast becoming one of Queensland’s most famed healthy dishes.

In recent years, food fads have begun to emerge under the influence of a modern push toward healthier, more sustainable meals. Some popular trends that have made waves across the globe are plant-based eating—especially the innovation of plant-based proteins as an alternative to meat—sustainable and local sourcing of ingredients, a shift toward healthier fast food, exploration of ancient grains such as quinoa and farro, and the introduction of nourishing, balanced-palette ‘bowl’ meals. Looking to expand the menu at Ferny Grove State High School Eats at the Grove Canteen, the lovely ladies behind the counter mashed all these trends together to craft the Ferny Nourish Bowl.

While food trends may come and go, appreciation for dishes that not only please the palate but nourish the body remain timeless. The Ferny Nourish Bowl is one such delicious innovation, carefully prepared to offer a vibrant, healthy meal that doesn’t compromise on flavour.

At its essence, the Ferny Nourish Bowl is a rice and quinoa salad, rich with vegetables and vegan-friendly Green Goddess dressing. In order for the bowl to remain affordable all year round, the vegetables used in the dish depend upon what’s in season at the time. Some popular additions to the bowl include roasted zucchini, onion, capsicum, cucumber, roasted sweet potato, or cherry tomatoes.

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The award winning Ferny Nourish Bowl

This September, The Ferny Nourish Bowl was announced on 7 News’ programme Sunrise to be one of six finalists in the Queensland Association of School Tuckshop’s annual recipe of the year competition.

The Grove Canteen and X Block Senior Cafe manager and convenor at Ferny Grove, Megan Towner, admits that the nourish bowl was originally targeted toward teachers, but became a student favourite—especially for senior girls. Having worked at the Grove Canteen for a whole decade now, Ms Towner was not shocked by this; she believes student’s palettes have evolved to encompass healthier, greener food choices.

Ferny Grove State High School’s canteen sells about 400 main meals, as well as snacks and daily breakfast items—all with high emphasis on fresh, tasty flavours and health-wise offers.

It seems the modern push toward sustainable, nourishing meals is only gaining more and more momentum.

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What's On At The Library?

The Arana Hills Library has a host of exciting activities planned in the upcoming month. To secure your event, visit www.mbrc.qld.gov.au/libraries/events. For more information, call the library on 3883 5790 or pay them a visit at 63 Cobbity Crescent, Arana Hills. For more free school holiday activities go to mbrc.qld.gov.au/libraries. School holiday bookings open 3pm - 31 August 23.

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19 Shades of Grey...hounds

Most animal lovers will agree that one dog just isn’t enough, but for Mike and Kathy McGuill, two wasn’t enough, either … or even three.

In fact, the McGuills have fostered a total of 19 greyhounds with the Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) Queensland, and now they’re ready for lucky number 20!

Mike and Kathy have retirement all figured out in Ferny Hills, southeast Queensland, spending their days surrounded by adorable foster greyhounds in between their global travels.

Kathy said she and her husband began fostering in 2016 to suit their travelling lifestyle.

‘We decided to foster because it meant we were never tied to the dog, and when they found their new home, we’d go on holidays,’ she said.

‘Every dog developed at a different pace, some took six weeks to adjust to home life, and others took longer, like one who took six months.’

It was only a matter of time before they met a foster they couldn’t let go.

The McGuills adopted their sixteenth foster dog, Napolean, after he stole their hearts.

‘They’re all such incredible, laid back and gorgeous creatures, every single one of them makes you melt,’ Kathy said.

‘We fostered three more after adopting Napolean because he calms them down and makes them feel at home.’

Kathy said it is rewarding and heart-warming to watch her foster greyhounds’ personalities transform as they learn new skills and gained confidence.

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Mike and Kathy with some of the Greyhounds they have adopted over the years

traffic, so it’s a big scary world out there and it’s important to be gentle and patient,’ she said.

‘When it comes to the end and they go to a forever home, the GAP staff send through adoption updates and to just know they found a good home is really the best feeling. They’re simply the best creatures and we’re very much looking forward to seeing who we get next.’

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Give the Gift of Goodness

Christmas is a time for giving, and this year, there is a special way to make your gift count even more.

The Mini Farm Project – an organisation dedicated to ‘Building Farms to Feed Aussies in Need’ has introduced a Secret Santa Ecard that allows you to donate a box of produce to feed a family in need this holiday season. So instead of the traditional gift-giving approach of buying small trinkets that may ultimately go to waste, you now have the opportunity to make a lasting impact by donating a box of fresh produce to help feed a family in need this Christmas.

The Secret Santa Ecard is not only a heartfelt gesture but also an environmentally friendly one. Additionally, your intended recipient receives a heartwarming animated Ecard in their email. Scan the QR code to order.

Get Ready to Decorate and Celebrate

An update from the Brisbane North Cake Decorators

The next meeting of the Brisbane North Cake Decorators will be on Saturday 18th of November.

This is their final meeting for the year and a good excuse for a Christmas Party after decorating the cupcakes for the local Meals on Wheels clients. These will then be delivered in early December. The team are hoping to reach a target of 300 cupcakes. Members are asked to bring a plate to share after the work is done.

The club had a display set up at the Arana Hills Library during October. If you are visited the library during this time, we hope you had the chance to stop and have a look at the creations that were in the large display area near the entrance.

Brisbane North Cake Decorators hold their meetings at the Arana Hills Community Centre, 291 Dawson Parade, Arana Hills at 1pm. Their aim is to encourage the love of cake decorating in all its aspects; we love to share our knowledge with everyone.

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A Creative Mountain Escape Coming Soon

Experience the charm of Mount Glorious with a day trip to the ‘Art with Altitude’ festival, happening on November 18th and 19th. This annual event, now in its seventh year, celebrates the artistic communities of Mount Glorious and Mount Nebo.

Located in the newly reconstructed Mount Glorious Community Hall, Art with Altitude showcases a diverse range of art forms, including paintings (oil, watercolor, and acrylic), sculptures, jewelry, ceramics, glasswork, drawings, photography, fine furniture, woodwork, and fiber art.

In addition to the art exhibition, this family-friendly gathering offers quality market stalls, delicious food, barista coffee, captivating craft demonstrations, live music, and a children's playground. Entry is just a gold coin donation and includes

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Annual Community Christmas Party Brings Festive Cheer to Ferny Grove

The Grove Sports Club is spreading holiday cheer as it invites the entire community to its annual Community Christmas Party.

This beloved tradition, which first started in 1990, has been a heartwarming way for the local community to come together and celebrate the spirit of the season.

If you've never had the pleasure of attending this event in the past, make sure to mark your calendar because this is a notto-be-missed occasion for the whole family. The Community Christmas Party is scheduled for Sunday, December 3rd, and the festivities will run from noon to 5pm at the club's address, 20 Tramway Street in Ferny Grove.

The afternoon promises a delightful array of free activities to keep the kids entertained, including a jumping castle, a giant slide, and even a petting zoo. But the real highlight for the little ones will be the special guest of honor, Santa Claus himself, who will be making an appearance. Every child in attendance will receive a free gift, making it a memorable experience for all.

The team at The Grove Sports Club hasn't forgotten about those young at heart and has an exciting lineup of activities planned for adults. You can explore the Christmas market stalls in airconditioned comfort, perfect for finding that special gift for your loved ones. For those seeking relaxation, you can take a seat in the beer garden and enjoy live music while indulging in a variety of delicious food and drinks.

For the more energetic partygoers, there's the option to try your hand at a free game of barefoot bowls or join in on the

A visit to Santa is not just for the kids at The Grove Sports Club! action at the volleyball courts. You can even inquire about the volleyball competitions that run throughout the year if you catch the competitive spirit.

As a holiday bonus, The Grove is offering a spectacular Christmas raffle with up to 50 enticing prizes up for grabs.

Everyone loves a good raffle, and this one promises to be a highlight of the day.

The Community Christmas Party at The Grove Sports Club is a perfect opportunity for members of the community to come together, celebrate the year, and create cherished memories with family and friends. So, be sure to mark your calendars and join in the festive fun on December 3rd. It's a heartwarming event that captures the true spirit of the season.

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Christmas Celebrations

ARANA HILLS UNITING CHURCH INVITES YOUR FAMILY TO

AT ARANA HILLS UNITING CHURCH

Christmas Markets Saturday 2nd December, 10:45am to 1pm Come and see the results of our “Make a Manger” event whilst enjoying some Christmas Carolling at 11am. Market stalls will include crafts and gifts, cakes, sweets, jams and preserves and food. All are welcome.

Christmas Eve Church Services Sunday 24th December, 9am and 6pm The 6pm service will be followed by a fellowship supper

Christmas Day Church Service Monday 25th December, 8am

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Arana Hills Uniting Church, Cnr Alstonia & Cycas Streets, Arana Hills

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MAKE A MANGER SATURDAY 2ND DECEMBER, 9AM

You’ll be able to enjoy the morning filled with family, friends, Christmas Carols and refreshments.

Your family will have fun building a life-sized wooden manger together that you can place under your Christmas tree or in your home.

Registration is only $10 per family To make a reservation, email aranahillsunitingchurch@gmail.com

All welcome!

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Create a Meaningful Manger

With the holiday season right around the corner, there's a unique chance for you and your family to make a manger together.

The dedicated team at Arana Hills Uniting Church has been hard at work, diligently sawing and boring holes in timber, meticulously assembling kits for families. These kits are designed to help you construct life-sized mangers, ensuring that every step is as enjoyable as it is meaningful. The team has even gone the extra mile to re-write instructions and source Phillips head screwdrivers, ensuring that everything is perfectly prepared for this heartwarming project.

Guiding this initiative is the church's new minister, Reverend Karama Ioapo, who previously organized a successful Make a Manger event in Western Australia. Reverend Ioapo is confident that families in the Hills will embrace and cherish this wonderful program.

In this Make a Manger event, the church is extending an invitation to families to come along with their children and have some fun in building a life-size wooden manger and learn more about the meaning of Christmas – a celebration of God’s love displayed in a manger, where Jesus as a baby was humbly laid. The program will be held on 2nd December from 9am, and refreshments and small gifts for children are included.

This is the first year of the program and the church is subsidising the cost of materials for the mangers but a ten dollar registration fee is requested to cover the cost of refreshments. Please note, the program will be limited to fifteen families.

Email aranahillsunitingchurch@ gmail for registration details.

TidBits

November 2023

An update from the Arana Hills & Districts Senior Citizens Club Inc Bingo | Hoy | Indoor Bowls | Canasta

Do not sit at home alone! Us elderly are always advised that keeping community contact is very beneficial for our physical and mental wellbeing.

By joining our friendly group you can stay social and have fun at the same time.

Yearly membership to our group is $7 and anyone over 55 is welcome. Meetings are every Friday morning at the Arana Hills Community Hall, 291 Dawson Parade at 9am and the $5 admission includes tea coffee and biscuits. Here are a few of our events.

• Canasta Every Friday morning • Bingo 3rd & 17th November &1st December • Hoy 10th & 24th November • Bowls; Every Friday & Wednesday from 1-3pm Friday.

Cost $5. Don’t worry if you haven’t played bowls before we will teach you.

We very much looking forward to seeing some new members.

For more info ring Marcia on 0438 786 871

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Everton News from your State Member for Everton TIM MANDER Crime Forum

Recently I was joined by the Leader of the Opposition Mr David Crisafulli, Shadow Assistant Minister for Justice Mrs Laura Gerber, LNP Candidate for Ferny Grove Mr Nelson Savanh and several constituents who have been impacted by youth crime.

We listened to harrowing stories of car theft and home invasions that are disturbingly increasing, rather than diminishing.

The Labor Government watered down youth crime laws in 2015 which has caused the Youth Crime Crisis.

There are now 202 less police on the beat. Weaker laws + less cops = higher crime The LNP has solutions on the table including creating consequences for actions, unshackling the judiciary by removing “detention as a last resort” and delivering gold standard early intervention.

Next Steps Kindy Everton Park Opens a New Bush Kindy I dashed out of parliament last week to open the Bush Kindy which is part of Next Steps Kindy - Everton Park.

An added bonus was being helped by Sylvie, my beautiful granddaughter!

Real life nature spaces allow children to engage in authentic experiences in their local community that fosters children to connect with nature. Nature programs actively supports children’s positive wellbeing and holistic development.

Statistics for Brisbane North under this government

Opening of the Next Steps Bush Kindy at Everton Park

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Dickson News Peter DUTTON MP Federal Member for Dickson

2024 Dickson Community Awards Nominations are now open for my annual Dickson Community Awards, which will be presented on Australia Day, Friday 26 January 2024. These awards celebrate the achievements, talents and drive of ordinary people, businesses and organisations who have made extraordinary contributions in what has been another challenging year.

Awards will be presented in the categories of: • Citizen of the Year Scan to nominate • Small Business of the Year • Community Group of the Year • Sports Person of the Year • Young Sports Person of the Year • Local Legend of the Year • Inspirational Youth Award • Ian ‘Watto’ Watson Great Mate Award • Dickson Hero Award • Youth Achievement Award • Community Service Award • Volunteer Award If you know of an individual, business and/or organisation who has gone above and beyond throughout this year, please visit my website at www.peterdutton.com.au and nominate them

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Working hard. Getting results.

for an award. Or you can scan the above QR code to nominate.

Nominations for the 2024 Dickson Community Awards close 5pm Friday 17 November 2023.

Christmas Card Competition Thank you and congratulations to all the children from Prep to Year 3 who took part in my annual Christmas Card Competition for 2023. This year’s theme was ‘My Australian Christmas.’

It was hard to pick a winner!

I look forward to meeting the winners in person and hosting a pizza party.

JP Services JP services are now available at my Strathpine and Arana Hills Electorate Offices. JP’s play a crucial role in the community by assisting residents with various legal matters, including witnessing signatures, certifying documents, administrating oaths and affirmations.

Please phone my Strathpine Office to make an appointment to see a JP – contact details below.

Marquee hire If you’re a school, sporting club or community group and/or organisation, looking to host an event or attend an event and are in need of a marquee, then the following marquess are available to hire free of charge: one 6m x 3m and five 3m x 3m.

Some community groups who’ve hired marquees recently: • Samford Show Society - Samford Show • Dayboro Show Society – Dayboro Show • Pine Rivers Show Society – Pine Rivers Show • Bray Park State School – 50th Anniversary Fete • Good Shepherd Baptist Church – Church markets • Impact Care & Compassion Ltd – Community Family Fun Day. Email my office to hire one of my marquees– contact details below.

Stay connected For regular updates on what’s happening in Dickson, you can sign up to my eNewsletter at www.peterdutton.com.au, or head over and like my Facebook page.

If there is anything I can do to help or any local issues you’d like to raise, please send me an email at peter.dutton.mp@ aph.gov.au or call my office in Strathpine on 3205 9977

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THE FERNY REPORT

by Mark Furner M.P. State Member for Ferny Grove State of the State In October the Premier gave the State of the State address to report on the current position of Queensland, its challenges, and our plan to face those challenges head on. It provided an important snapshot of where we are at as a state. I have provided a summary of the address below.

Queensland’s financial strength has never been greater. We are using our sound economic position, with a balanced budget and a pipeline of investments, to attract more business dollars and create more jobs in our great state.

Today, there are 276,600 more jobs in Queensland than in March 2020. Taxes in Queensland are $551 lower per-person than other states. Over the year to June, business investment was up 5.6%, and Queensland’s exports are now over a whopping $125 billion annually.

Our strong budget position, through our decision to retain our electricity assets and through our decision to make coal companies pay their fair share, has meant we can provide cost of living support to every Queensland household. We have provided all households a of minimum $550 off power bills for the 2023/24 financial, with pensioners and seniors receiving $1,072.

So far, we have invested over $96 billion in Queensland infrastructure – in schools, hospitals, transportation, utilities, housing, and community & sporting facilities. In the next four years we will add a further budgeted $89 billion, which will

It was a tight finish to this year‘s Keperra Bowl Championship at Keperra Country Golf Club, with the Men’s Tournament being decided on the last hole!

Congratulations to this year’s winners Billy Dowling and Justice Bosio – with Club President Rodney Rhodes. build the infrastructure we need in Queensland to meet the demands of our growing state.

This investment is already transforming our energy grid and is already creating the clean energy jobs of the future which we will need for the emerging economy. Today, more than 26% of our energy in Queensland is produced by large-scale renewables. When we came to office in 2015, that number was less than 1%. With more projects coming online every month, at this rate Queensland will hit 70% renewables by the 2032 Brisbane Olympics – and every new renewable project which comes online will keep downward pressure on energy prices.

There is more. Much more. More for the regions, more for the South-East, more for the top end, more locally. By the time you read the print copy of this report the multi-level carpark at the Ferny Grove Railway Station will be open to the public and work will be underway on projects in four of our local schools. So much is happening in our great state, but there is still much more to do, and I am excited to be part of a state and a government which is preparing and building not only for today, but for the decades to come.

Free Kindy is starting in 2024 Our $645 million investment is making kindy free for all Queensland families from 2024. Free kindergarten is set to save families up to $4,600 per year, putting money back in the pockets of mums, dads, and carers, where it’s needed. To find your free kindy, check the website: https://earlychildhood. qld.gov.au/freekindy

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E-Scooter Safety We are strengthening the laws for personalised mobility devices and e-scooters to make it safer for pedestrians, riders, and drivers. This includes making it an offence to ride recklessly and without due care of a shared footpath and making sure riders remain at the scene after an accident that causes damage or harm to someone’s property or others and to provide their particulars to anyone who is involved in the accident.

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Summer Set to Sizzle

An update from the Hills Organic Garden With mild temperatures and intermittent rain over the past few months, the garden has been growing extremely well.

As a result, we have been enjoying the fruits of our harvest with each Sunday offering the opportunity to take home an abundance of produce.

However, the months ahead are going to get quite warm, and with little rain predicted, over the summer there will be very little growth.

Summer is a time of rest for the garden but there is still plenty of work for our members to do. As our plants stop producing, they will die back and go to seed. After the seeds are collected, they will then be chopped up and placed in the compost bays to break down. By next Autumn, we should have some rich compost for our gardens.

The Hills Organic Garden is a great place for green thumbs and lovers or organic vegetables to come and enjoy the company of like-minded people as well as being able to grow, harvest and eat healthy vegetables.

Our garden is a community venture where volunteers work together to grow a chemical-free harvest which they can all share. We are a friendly group of garden enthusiasts, so why not come along on a Sunday afternoon between 3-5pm and have a chat. You will find us at 416 Bunya Road, Bunya Delicious Strawberries next to the Off Leash Dog Park. Membership Fees per year have been produced by the are $20 for adults, $30 for family and $10 for Juniors. Visit HOG garden hog.org.au, search “The Hills Organic Garden” on Facebook or phone 041 585 6532 for information.

We look forward to meeting you.

CHRISTMAS BREAK UP! From the Ferny Grove Garden Club

The November meeting of the Ferny Grove Garden Club will be on Friday, 24th November, at 1pm and all are welcome.

The club meets in St Matthew’s Church Hall, Church Road, Mitchelton.

This will be their Christmas break-up and annual award presentations. The group are looking forward to an afternoon of festivities and friendship. The next meeting will be the annual general meeting on Friday, 23 February 2024.

For more information, please telephone Elizabeth 07 3851 0568.

Have your say on flight path options for Brisbane Airservices Australia is proposing new flight path options to reduce the impact of aircraft noise over our suburbs.

Join the Noise Action Plan for Brisbane team online or at a community drop-in session from 6-25 November to have your say. Sessions will be held at:

Bellbowrie

Caboolture

Coorparoo

Crestmead

Inala

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Flight path options open for feedback: reducing the impact of night-time arrivals reducing the concentration of aircraft west of Brisbane Airport Feedback closes 10 December 2023.

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