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Tug of War Champions!

A local Samford Tug of War team the ‘Brisbane Bulldogs’ has recently returned from the Australian championships in Evans Head, New South Wales laden with medals.

Although the competition was fierce this local team won gold medals in seven weight divisions across indoor and outdoor categories at the Australian titles.

Additional Silver and Gold medals were also won in other categories.

Amongst the team were local Samford resident of 30 years, Paul ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald and 13 year old daughter Georgie Fitzgerald. Between them they won four gold medals.

Georgie is an outstanding competitor and this is a phenomenal achievement for a 13 year old as she is competing against grown men in the competitions.

Additionally, Georgie and Paul have been selected to compete in the 2020 World Games in China.

Tug of War is a true non-contact competitive sport suitable for a wide range of abilities. The sport is fully inclusive, it has been found especially suitable for Georgie and Paul Fitzgerald showing off their individuals who would like to participate but lack the coordination/technical medals from the Australian Championships skills required in other sports, such as football.

Tug of War is a sport where every member of the team is equal. To succeed a team has to work together, encouraging true cooperation and team discipline.

Why not give Tug of War a go? All you need is a long sleeve rugby/footballtype shirt and footwear with smooth soles and heels with no spikes or studs.

The Brisbane Bulldogs train every Sunday in Samford. If you are interested in joining the team or have any queries call Fitzy on 0458 844 080.

Mitchelton Football Club Scores a $500K Grant

Mitchelton Football Club has scored a $500,000 grant towards a new full-sized synthetic football pitch.

‘This will be an amazing boost for the club. We will be able to play and train up to 75 hours a week on this new field compared with only 15 hours on our grass surfaces. It will also bring in much needed income that can then be used to improve our other facilities,’ said Club President Brian Cook.

Mitchie F.C. has a long history of success. Their mens’ and boys’ teams have recently qualified for the Football Queensland Premier League, while the girls’ and womens’ teams have qualified for the National Premier League. www.hillsecho.com

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Beating All The Odds

In The Hills Echo July 2017 issue, we published a story regarding Ferny Hills local, Harlie Russell and the fundraising efforts that were taking place in order to raise the funds required for her Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) surgery in the U.S.A. Here we are one year later and we are so pleased to be able to publish an update on her progress. Read on to discover more about Harlie’s journey over the past year.

When little Harlie was diagnosed at 18 months old with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy, doctors predicted she would never sit, crawl, talk or walk. After years of physical therapy, Harlie started making gains. She was able to sit on her own but the spasticity was taking over her tiny body and causing constant pain.

In July 2016, Harlie was accepted for SDR surgery at St Louis Children’s Hospital in Missouri, USA. The surgery is performed by world renouned neurosurgeron, Dr T.S. Park who predicted that within 12 months of surgery, Harlie would be able to walk. However, the surgery itself, travel and post surgery physical therapy costs totalled over $120,000.

The Harlie Russell Foundation was established by members of the Ferny Hills community in an effort to raise funds to allow Harlie and her mother, Jacqui, to travel to St Louis and change Harlie’s life. By August 2017, the foundation had achieved their goal and Harlie set off on a life changing journey.

Harlie spent one month in the USA, undergoing two procedures and attending daily physical therapy. Her body was finally relieved of the spasticity that had caused years

Physiotherapist Jackie Patterson, Dr TS Park, SDR Coordinator Deanna Walter and Harlie of pain and disfiguration to her legs. Harlie was now able to straighten her legs and stand with a smile.

Upon her return to Australia, Harlie joined PropelFit gym at Ashgrove to commence strength and conditioning training under her coach, Grant Jenkins. For five days each week, Harlie works tirelessly on building muscles in her whole body and is now able to stand with minimal assistance and has taken her very first steps in a walking frame.

Harlie and her family would like to extend a huge thank you to The Hills community for their continuing support. The Harlie Russell Foundation are still raising funds for Harlie’s vital ongoing therapy and equipment. All donations to the foundation over $2 are tax deductible. If you would like to contribute to Harlie’s future, visit www.harlierussellfoundation.org

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Local SchoolsSpeak - News and updates from our local schools

Technology Talks with St William’s

‘Litter’ Warriors

Lunch time in any school yard is a hive of activity and noise!

Everywhere you look there is a football being kicked, handballs being batted, circles of chit-chat and laughs, books capturing imaginations, climbing, skipping, running…you get the gist.

However, at St Andrew’s Primary School, Ferny Grove, three Year 3 Students decided to spend their lunch break a little differently. They took it upon themselves, with no direction or suggestion, to go on an environmental mission to pick up rubbish.

What a marvellous job they did too.

S t A n d r e w ’s w a s so proud of these students that they shared the good news on social media and even captured the attention and praise of our Local Member of Parliament, Cr Steve Toomey. Cr Toomey surprised the students by coming to our School Assembly and presenting them with certificates of appreciation for their Principal, John Leyden, Cr Steve Toomey efforts. Way to go Emily, Anthony and with Anthony, Koby, Emily and their Koby!

Certificates of Appreciation.

We take Technology seriously at St William’s. Eleven teachers from St William’s attended the Teach Tech Play Conference in Melbourne during the Easter holidays.

Our teachers are passionate about creating positive, engaging and innovative learning experiences that seek to challenge our students to make positive changes in the world and create better opportunities for all.

Tuesday is Techy Tuesday for both the children and staff at St William’s. During their break times the children are welcome to come into the Cybrary and participate in coding activities and competitions as well as robotics activities. After school, the staff congregate to discuss all things technology – looking at Office365, current trends, assistive technology for the classroom, Technology in the curriculum all with the aid of cupcakes, crackers and dips (the important things).

We are currently refurbishing our Cybrary to make a more flexible learning space for our children. Our specialist Technology teacher has worked hard to get this space ready for the children. Sphero’s roam the floor and there was just a tiny bit of excitement as we unpacked the new LEGO robotics kits.

Our students learn coding and ways to program the robots to solve problems, follow co-ordinates and connect to apps that relay patterns and instructions.

At St William’s we inspire a love to learn by engaging students with tools that provide both excitement and challenge.

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Tuesday 19th June 4pm - 5pm Learn To Play The Ukulele

Learn the basics of the ukulele from ukulele virtuoso Trisha Scott. Suitable for beginners, or those with a little knowledge. Bring your own ukulele, or use one of ours. Grades 7-12.

Thursday 21st June 1.30pm - 3pm Introduction to Smart Phones

Learn tips and tricks to help you use your device to its full potential. BYO Apple iPhone or Android smartphone.

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For the past 50 years, The Brisbane Tramway Museum has been devoted to the restoration, maintenance and operation of what remains of Brisbane’s trams.

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Set in about 5 acres at Ferny Grove, the museum has six fully operational trams ranging in age from 117 years to a youthful 54!! Plus a working replica horse-drawn tram from the late 1800’s.

There are two other trams undergoing restoration with several more to follow. All work is carried out by volunteers—there are NO PAID employees. Tram crew are subject to strict medical tests and to random Drug & Alcohol testing.

Included in the museum is the Ferny Grove Mens’ Shed, whose members assist with the tram works and also perform work for other local organisations.

The museum is open each Sunday (weather permitting) from 12.30 pm to 4pm, with all six trams available for rides. It is also available for charters by groups such as pensioner clubs, service clubs, weddings etc For more information and bookings please ring 3351 1776 or visit the website www.brisbanetramwaymuseum.org See the next edition of The Hills Echo for news of our great 50th Birthday Gala Event!

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Open Studios on NOW!

Samford and Surrounds Open Studios and Arts Trail is happening in June again this year.

Samford creative arts people are opening their studios to visitors for the first four weekends in the month. The Trail gives visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the flourishing Samford region art world as well as enjoy the stunning winter landscape of this region.

Many acclaimed resident artists look forward to welcoming visitors for this event. You will be able to gain a unique insight into the work and environment of artists, artisans and creative souls who make the region their home. And, of course, their artwork is available for sale, if you’re looking for something unique.

The 2018 event will open each weekend in June, with the last weekend being the 23rd and 24th June. Studios open between 10am and 4pm each day. Entry to studios is free.

Information booklets and maps with studio locations are now available from local galleries and libraries or online at www. creativesamford.com

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Cafe Society

We have some fabulous coffee shops in our region and our new monthly Cafe Society feature will showcase the best places to eat, meet and drink coffee.

June Cafe of the month

Opened in 2016, D-SOL is located in the heart of Ferny Hills and is the passion of owner Chris Bowes. His vision is to provide a community-orientated cafe where locals can enjoy a balanced menu of healthy, fun and indulgent foods and of course high quality coffee.

D-SOL serve speciality coffee from Campos Coffee and have constantly changing single origins and filter roasts available. Locals have been impressed by the level of devotion staff have to creating a delicious and consistent coffee. If you want to take some coffee beans home with you they sell all their blends and can grind them up for you!

It is clear that the team at D-SOL love cooking as there is always a ready supply of delicious cakes, sweets, healthy and indulgent breakfasts and lunches 7 days a week. All their sweets are homemade and are guaranteed crowd pleasers. The D-SOL menu

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The friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere make D-SOL a perfect place to catch up with friends or just to grab a quick takeaway coffee. Indoor and outdoor seating make it the perfect place to catch up with friends all year round.

If you want to indulge in a whole new world of sweet and savoury goodness then you need to try D-SOL today.

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Parkfront homes attract strong buyer interest in Everton Hills

The first home release within The Hills Residences is already more than 50% sold, with local downsizers and first home buyers moving quickly to secure their parkfront residences.

Launched in April, The Hills Residences is located on the corner of Francis and Bunya Roads in Everton Hills, only a short distance to local schools, transport and retail precincts.

One-third of this vibrant new community is dedicated to open space, with a large central park and 3,500sqm of preserved bushland located a short stroll from every home.

Sunland Group Managing Director, Sahba Abedian, said the early sales success of The Hills Residences demonstrated the inherent value of sophisticated architectural design and established amenity.

‘These homes represent the latest evolution of Sunland’s awardwinning designs, featuring striking framed façades that create, as a whole, a well-defined collection of architectural art,’ he said.

‘Each double-storey home features a mix of three-bedroom and three-bedroom-plus-study designs, complete with a multipurpose room, two bathrooms, guest powder room, generous living areas and quality finishes.

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Prices in this first home release start from $470,000.

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Mr Abedian said The Hills Residences is superbly located within the established amenity of Everton Hills, close to local schools, public transport, and neighbourhood retail precincts.

Grovely Train Station is an easy four-minute drive away, with direct services to the Brisbane CBD. Home construction is scheduled to commence during the second half of 2018.

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The Hills are alive...

For many people ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ is their absolutely favourite Shakespeare comedy.

The edgy, witty quarreling of Beatrice and Benedict has a really modern feel, as do the deep moral questions the play poses. The town’s klutzy constables, Dogberry and Verges, are some of Shakespeare’s funniest comic characters. Our energetic actors are adept at making Shakespeare’s story and script crystal clear and the audience is assured of a very funny, feisty evening.

SPADEWerx Community Theatre is presenting ‘Much Ado’ during the upcoming school and Uni holidays. We are a notfor-profit theatre group, open to all, based at St Paul’s Church Samford. Profits from each production are donated to local causes. We are always looking for new members and suggest interested people should come to “Much Ado” and consider joining future productions.

We already have several Hills District members.

Performances will take place on Saturday 29th June, Friday 6th July and Saturday 7th July at 7.30pm at Samford Farmers’ Hall Main St Samford. There will also be another performance on Saturday 14th July at the Dayboro Community Hall, Dayboro at 7.30pm. Tickets are $20 for an adult and $15 for concessions and students and will be available for purchase at the door or buy prior to performance from Samford Copy Centre.

X marks the spot: researching cemeteries

Discovering the graves of our ancestors can be extremely rewarding.

Presented by Helen Vince, this workshop looks at the resources available for finding those grave sites.

As well as examining online resources, the workshop will provide practical tips and traps for the unwary.

Where: Queensland Family History Library and Resource Centre, 58 Bellevue Ave, Gaythorne.

When: Friday 8 June 2018 from 10am - 11.30 am. Cost is $11 member - $15 non member. Book online at: https://www.qfhs.org.au/ events/fridays-qfhs/ www.hillsecho.com

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Samford Museum Celebrations

On the 1st July, 100 years will have passed since the first train service that came to Samford and the business community was established in the main street of the village.

Back then John Scott Park was the Samford Railway Station and goods yards. It is remarkable that during WW1 a railway line was built to service the primary producing districts from Enoggera, reaching Samford 1918, Samsonvale in 1919 and Dayboro in 1920. Rail services ceased in 1955 from Ferny Grove to Dayboro.

On Sunday 1st July from 10am to 4pm Samford Museum (on former Samford Railway Station land) will host a day of celebrations. Admission is by donation and Queensland Rail historian Greg Hallam will be the guest speaker with many stories to tell.

Why not browse through early photo displays of the railway, business, Main Street and village changes at the event?

A Heritage Trail booklet will also be available for collection and a guided walk will take place at 1pm to see firsthand the changes that have taken place.

This is a great opportunity to catch up with friends of days gone by. If you have any Samford and rail memorabilla or photos please feel free to bring them along to share.

Please email the Samford Museum at info@ samfordmuseum.com.au or call Geoff on 0417 691 983 for more information.

Arana View Club

Arana VIEW meeting for July is on Wednesday 4th July at the Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, Grovely.

Doors open at 10.30am and the meeting commences at 11am. Cost of the 2-course lunch is $27.00, with tea and coffee included.

As the 4th July is American Independence Day we are having a guest speaker from the United States Chamber of Commerce in Brisbane.

At our July meeting we are also having our Annual Cent Auction, so bring along any good items to go in the auction and of course the money to purchase those lucky tickets.

All proceeds of the day go towards supporting our learning for life students.

New members and guests are always welcome to our meetings and the social activities we hold during each month. Please phone Carol by 4pm Monday 2nd July on 3355 5349 to book.

The AIR Finance Group

The Association of Independant Retirees (AIR) Finance Group are a group which meets on the second Friday of each month in Chermside.

Whilst the group discuss finances they do not give Financial advice. For details call 3881 1820 before 5pm.

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50th Year Celebrations Kicked off in May

What a great month of May we’ve just had for the 50th Year of The Hills District & Bunya Garden Competition. Not only did we have our own events but we were also included in the wonderful Hills Festival program.

On Saturday 5th May Afternoon Tea in the 2017 Winning Backyard Garden at Ferny Hills took place. This was a huge success with many visitors enjoying Odette’s beautiful garden and taking away great ideas for their own home. Hopefully in the future we can keep and improve on this open garden theme.

Saturday 19th May saw the launch of the garden competition at the Arana Hills Library. This officially headed the garden comp into its 50th Year. Library visitors were able to talk to committee and past grand champions and take home some free plants and cuttings to add to their own gardens.

So now is a great time to start preparing your garden for Spring. As June is traditionally a slow growing month, plan out your garden design, clean up, repair, weed and mulch.

When that spring growth starts you’ll be well on the way to enjoying your garden at its best.

As a reward for putting in all this effort why don’t you consider entering the 50th year for our local garden competition.

Remember Entry is free. We are not looking for a Grand Champion garden but the average caring gardener who has a loved, enjoyed, possibly inspired and cared for garden.

This year, being our 50th, we have made your entry much more memorable with a plaque for every entrant that can go up on your fence or mailbox. Plus we have a lovely engraved hand trowel for each entrant along with a wall certificate.

And we can’t forget all our wonderful sponsors who supply many vouchers and products from hardware, travel, fertilizers, plumbing, electrical, coffee, dinners, health & fitness, pool, jewellery and many more.

So get your garden ready now for the September 9th judging.

Be a part of our 50th Celebratory Year and fill out the entry form below.

Keep watching our facebook page for updates on the competition www.facebook.com/hdbgc or visit our website www.fhpa.org.au for further details. Email contact gardencomp@fhpa.org.au or phone Sue on 3354 1379.

Dates to remember: Saturday 18th August 2018: Plant Fest, Arana Hills Library.

Wednesday 5th September: Closing Date for entries.

Sunday 9th September 2018: Judging Date

PLEASE PRINT IN BLOCK LETTERS

2018 HILLS DISTRICT and BUNYA GARDEN COMPETITION ENTRY FORM Conducted by the Ferny Hills Progress Assoc Inc (www.fhpa.org.au)

ENTRY IS FREE Full Name: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………

Address: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Phone: …………………………… Email: ……………………………

Please indicate if you would like your back garden, front garden or both judged: ❒ Back ❒ Front ❒ Both Please indicate if you wish your garden to be judged in the Waterwise category: ❒ Yes ❒ No Please indicate if you wish your garden to be judged in the Edible Garden category: ❒ Yes ❒ No Is this your first entry in the competition: ❒ Yes ❒ No Closing Date: 5th September 2018

Judging Date: 9th September 2018

Entries may be lodged at the Arana Hills Library, Cobbity Cres, Arana Hills OR Post entries to:

Hills District & Bunya Garden Competition, c/- Ferny Hills Progress Assoc, P.O. Box 88 Ferny Hills 4055 Presentation Date: 23rd September 2018

NB By entering, you consent to having your garden photos and information being published on the FHPA website and made available for media publication.

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eorge Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals is proudly Australian owned and has over 145 years of experience serving families across Brisbane. Robin Drury is the manager of the new location in Arana Hills and is ready to serve the community in both arranging family funerals and also providing advice for pre-arranging and prepaid funerals.

Robin brings 20 years of experience and is delighted to be serving his own local community. He first came to the funeral industry when he lost his brother and this was the influence for him to join the industry and to care for families in the same way his own family had been cared for in their time of need.

“After serving the community for the time I have, I personally value the family unit and understand how important it is that I serve with all my heart. This line of work is not a job for me; it is my vocation and has been for half my life.�

-Robin Drury

He is passionate about caring for families and believes it is a privilege to serve every family and work together to meet their different needs. He recognises no two families are the same, so he seeks out the special needs of each family and incorporates it into the service for their loved one. This personal touch ensures every family is treated as a priority and his experience and dedication means he will go to any length to ensure he delivers the best service for every family.

Robin is delighted to invite the local community to join him for a cuppa and have them come in for a guided tour of the new location, chat about the funeral services available and what can and can’t be done, ask what really happens and find out about insurance vs pre-paid funerals. Robin is happy to answer any of the questions you have always wanted to ask but never had the chance.

Robin Drury is proud to serve his local community. His door is always open!

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The Priority Report

#24

Get your pool ready for winter

Celebrating 5 Years

Winterise your pool and save on chemicals, running costs and maintenance. Although, it’s not as simple as just putting on the cover and forgetting about it! To avoid additional costs and time consuming work when summer comes around again:

This June our office is celebrating 5 years since first opening the doors. It has been a great 5 years with 300+ sales and steady growth of our rental roll. We’d like to thank everyone in the community who have supported us over the years and look forward to the next 5 years.

1. Clean the pool— remove all leaves and debris out of pool. Clean out both the skimmer basket and anything caught in the pump basket.

2. Clean the filter— a backwash is usually sufficient, can also use a filter degreaser to really get in and remove sunscreen residue, body oils and other undesirables.

3. Balance the water— take a sample of the water to your nearest pool store to ensure the water is balanced and all levels are within optimum ranges.

4. Check equipment is working properly—a clean and well maintained pump will save you money.

5.Winterise— as the temperatures are now consistently lower, Winterise your pool now and the long term algaecides will last all the way through to Summer. There are a number of “Winterises” in the market—talk to your local pool guy for their suggestions.

Legislation Changes to Depreciation on Plant and Equipment In May 2017 the government proposed changes to the depreciation of plant and equipment assets. The proposed changes were then passed in November 2017.

The changes remove a subsequent owner’s ability to claim a depreciation deduction for previously used plant and equipment assets (the easily removable or mechanical fixtures and fittings) in properties which exchanged contracts after the 9th of May 2017. The legislation also confirms that the proposed changes will only apply to second hand residential investment properties. Any investors who purchase a brand new property can continue to claim depreciation for plant and equipment as normal.

Beware the Bucket Bomb!

The capital works allowance, which is the component investors can deduct for the building structure is unchanged.

Last month at a building and pest inspection the inspector came across two buckets that had been left in the roof from a previous issue that was repaired after the 2011 floods. The buckets set off alarm bells for the inspector and the buyer.

Older properties that have been renovated and qualifying capital works that have been completed by a previous owner can be claimed by the new owner for any years that remain in the forty year period. www.bmtqs.com.au

Although there was not a current leak in the roof the buyer wasn’t convinced and this almost crashed the contract, which created great stress for the seller.

Maintenance is key when preparing for a sale and a few small issues can be very costly.

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Love Food, Hate Waste

Local Walking Group

Food waste is the largest volume of avoidable materials that goes into Brisbane landfill every year. On average each Brisbane household sends more than 260kgs of food to landfill each year.

There are several Heart Foundation walking groups operating in the Moreton Bay region.

These groups provide opportunities to walk with friends and provide the benefits of a safer, social and supportive atmosphere. Ferny Hills has a number of available days and times Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 4:30pm starting at Ferny Hills Pool Car Park and Monday’s 9am at Wahminda Park. For more information visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/healthy-active/

Food waste is usually unintentional, resulting from busy lives and not using food wisely. 48% of people opt to buy more food than they need, rather than risk not having enough. To reduce the amount of good food going to waste Brisbane City Council has joined the international Love Food Hate Waste movement and wants to help reduce food waste at home.

For tips on how to reduce your food waste visit brisbane.qld.gov.au and search ‘Love Food.’

It’s Time to Go PINK! From 18—24 June, the National Breast Cancer Foundation is challenging all Aussie workplaces and individuals to Go Pink in support of the thousands that have been or will be affected by breast cancer.

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia. Every dollar raised will help fund life changing research. www.gopink.org.au

Fifty Years of Beautiful Gardens This year we are proud sponsors of the 2018 Hills District and Bunya Garden Competition.

What started 50 years ago as a small local community event has now evolved into a popular annual competition. The committee is not necessarily looking for Grand Champion gardens but instead loved, enjoyed, inspired and cared for gardens. If you live in Arana Hills, Everton Hills, Ferny Hills or Bunya area and think your garden has what it takes, entries close 5th September 2018 for judging on 9th September 2018, For more information visit fhpa.org.au.

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The “101 tips to sell your home” book will help with preparations and ideas for making your next property sale a success. We would like to offer you a copy with our compliments!

Call our office today on (07) 3164 7000 and mention this newsletter to receive our special offer.

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Mitchelton Garden Club On Thursday 5th July, the Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club meets at the Enoggera Memorial Hall on the junction of Pratt and Wardell Streets, Enoggera.

The guest speaker is Margaret M o r r o w, a f o u n d a t i o n member of this club, and she will talk about Camellias, touching on the history and cultivation of this plant.

Camellias have become very popular. There are so many varieties with features that cover whatever the gardener desires e.g. shrubs, pot plants, hedges, bonsai, dwarf, etc.

An added advantage is their flowering season - winter - a time when other flowering shrubs are in the process of getting ready for new growth.

The flower shapes come in many forms such as flat, bowl or cup shaped, Some have large outer petals with a centre comprising of mixed petals and stamens - all set among rich green glossy leaves. Camellias produce a profusion of buds and to avoid over-crowding of the blooms it is a good idea to disbud when the buds are small so the plant can put more energy into creating well shaped flowers.

The roots of camellias are close to the surface which should be kept moist but not water-logged. This plant likes a semi-shaded position which does not receive morning sun. Petals of opening buds are often burnt by the sun.

Do you know that every time you drink a cup of tea, it is made from leaves of a particular camellia - Camellia Senensis?

The club meets on the first Thursday of the calendar month.The meeting commences after morning tea which is served at 9.45 a.m.

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Messy Church has come to the Hills!

There is a buzz in the air every third Saturday of the month at Arana Hills Uniting Church when Messy Church happens.

If you find Sunday morning services too formal or your children can’t sit still during church and find it boring, then Messy Church may be what you are looking for. Messy Church is for everyone - young and old, families, couples and singles, male and female. It is all about getting together, having fun, being creative, interacting with each other and worshipping in a totally different and new way.

Plenty of noise can be heard as people laugh, chat, sing, listen to stories and participate in many activities before sharing a meal together. Those attending have all found it to be a fun, exciting and meaningful time of worship. So come and join us on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 4.30pm (for a 5pm start) to 7pm.

The next Messy Church is on Saturday 16th June 2018. The church is located at the corner of Cycas and Alstonia Streets, Arana Hills (parking off Cestrum St). Participation in Messy Church is free, although you may wish to make a small donation towards the cost of dinner.

For further information call 3851 0441 or email aranahillsunitingchurch@gmail.com

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THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN THUMBS DOWN to Qld government

downgrading the importance of English as a core subject for Uni entrance. I wonder what language they would prefer our children to master?

THUMBS UP to all those getting ready to watch soccor World Cup and support the Socceroos. It is the worlds’ biggest sporting audience and I hope it is remembered for spectacular goals and not actors writhing around unhurt.

THUMBS DOWN to the quality of leadership

in Qld’s local councils. Corruption, nepotism, cronyism, sly deals with deveopers and now Mayors and CEO’s being criminally charged.

Instead of sacking just one Council, why not sack the lot and press DELETE on this unnecessary level of government?

THUMBS UP the Qld Reds’ optimism. They

can go from last in 2017 to last in 2018 and call it a year of improvement.

THUMBS UP to State of Origin time again.

Unfortunately it is now such a TV spectator sport that fans need to fly to Melbourne to enjoy the atmosphere.

Roger says ...

A penny saved is a government oversight.

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The Arana Senior Citizens will be celebrating Christmas in July in Toowoomba this year so come along and enjoy a lovely lunch with us. The cost for this excursion is $45 for Members and $50 for Non Members. We look forward to welcoming you to our Club at Arana Community Centre each Friday from 10am to 12 Noon. Join in the fun of playing games like Bingo, Hoy, Trivia and Card Playing. Annette is the tutor for Canasta and is only too happy to teach new seniors how to play.

This month we have...

15th June: Laugh Out Loud Entertainers, a Barber Shop Quartet and Winter Warmers to share for lunch.

22nd June: Bingo.

29th June: Trivia!

So come along and join in the fun there are no age restrictions.

Everyone who's over 50 is very welcome!!

Please contact Annette for further information on 3351 4463 or 0438 514 843

Mahjong Players Needed

How would you like to enjoy meeting new friends whilst learning a new game? The Samford Mahjong group is looking for new players. They have Mahjong sets and are happy to teach new players.

The club meets in the Old Samford Catholic Church Hall, cnr Samford Road and Camp Mountain Road, Samford on 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 9.50 am.

For enquiries call Pat on 0417 199 405 or Elizabeth on 3851 0568.

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WOMEN in Business Due to the popularity of our Women In Buiness feature that was published in our May issue, we are pleased to present a second edition this month.

In this feature we are celebrating nine incredible local business women who have taken a leap of faith and are making a name for themselves in small business. From knitting experts to psychologists to audiologists, all these ladies are from truly diverse industries.

Australian women are increasingly becoming business operators, perhaps to improve their families’ social and economic wellbeing, remain attached to the labour force or better manage their work-life balance. Just over a third of Australia’s business operators are women (34%) and their numbers are rising. Currently there are 600,000 women operating their own small business within Australia.

At universities, in workplaces, in boardrooms and in government, a growing number of women have also taken on leadership roles, forging pathways for other women and girls to follow.

We have also compiled an online ‘Mini Mag’ that contains all the ladies from edition one and two of this feature, so head online to have a read www.hillsecho.com/women-in-business IMPORTANT NOTE! The correct web address for Native Beauty and Wellness is www.nativebeautyandwellness.com.au An incomplete address was shown in their ad in last month’s Feature. Please make note of the correct address.

GENTLEMEN It’s Your Turn Next!

The Hills Echo will be publishing a MEN In Business feature in our JULY edition. This feature will follow the same layout as this Women In Business feature.

Spots are limited!

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WOMEN in Business

Kristie Reed, Lorraine Kiss, SandyKelly, NickyPanagopoulos Client support co-ordination team Jubilee Community Care Navigating the aged care system can be confronting.

Different funding packages, wait lists and choosing a provider can be confusing. And that is why Jubilee Community Care’s client support co-ordination team is happy to assist you through the process, helping you understand every step along the way.

Led by registered nurse Nicky, Jubilee’s co-ordination team aims to help older people live safe, healthy, active and fulfilled lives in their own homes. Nicky, Kristie, Lorraine and Sandy use their combined 80-plus years of caring to arrange personalised, consistent and reliable services for clients who are free to choose the timing and nature of the support they want.

Nicky, Kristie, Lorraine and Sandy are the first point of contact in the trusted organisation. In fact, Jubilee Community Care is built on a 29-year history of predominantly female management, supported and complemented by a majority female workforce.

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Nicky said Jubilee Community Care had a particular focus and passion on wellness and reablement, linking people to social activities, falls prevention programs, exercise groups and more in addition to various services provided in the home.

“Our co-ordination team, and indeed all of our very capable, permanently employed staff are people that clients and their families can trust and depend on,’’ Nicky said.

“People are our priority and good relationships are important to us.

“If you, your family, or someone you know is starting to need support in the home or needing information for the future we invite you to give one of our caring team members a call.’’

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WOMEN in Business

Janine Bush Owner/Operator - Snippets By Janine Meet Janine Bush. Owner and operator of home hairdressing salon, Snippets By Janine. Having been in business now for over a decade Janine has the experience to cater for almost all hairdressing requirements.

Janine always had a love for hairdressing. After becoming redundant from her job as a flight attendant, she grabbed the opportunity to follow her passion and commenced a traineeship with Jon Le Court. Upon completion, and having two children at school, she found the perfect work/life balance was to set up her own home salon and “Snippets By Janine” was born!

The home salon is set away from the hustle and bustle of city life in the tranquil surrounds of 37 Ferndale Place, Upper Kedron. The salon is modern, stylish and contemporary, overlooking a beautiful creek. This brings

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a uniqueness to her salon and offers a relaxed, calming atmosphere for her clients to enjoy.

Staying up to date with the latest trends within the hairdressing industry is important to her and she attends numerous colour and cutting workshops so she can go the extra mile for her clients.

Janine’s hairdressing talents extend beyond the four walls of her salon and into the community. She is the creative genius behind the hairstyling of the casts in many school musicals within our local area.

Snippets By Janine now has extended opening hours from Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm (by appointment only) and Thursday evenings until 9pm. In addition, the business offers pensioner discounts and cut and colour packages. Why wait to overhaul your look? Book an appointment today!

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WOMEN in Business

Linda Meinicke Director - Willmore Kindergarten and Preschool Willmore Kindergarten and Preschool Director Linda Meinicke is a dedicated, inspiring and innovative leader who believes it is a privilege to be able to work with children every day.

As a qualified early childhood teacher with more than 23 years’ experience both in Australia and the UK, Linda has been with Willmore for 8 years. Having full contact with the children each day, Linda is devoted to researching alongside them to learn and discover the extraordinary in the ordinary.

Linda has a passion for music that she incorporates into the program and she believes it is a powerful language that children easily connect to as it has the potential to boost broader cognitive skills.

Inspired by The Reggio Emilia philosophy where children are valued as strong, capable and resilient,

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Linda is also passionate about advocating for young children in our community so that their very strong and innovative voices can be heard.

“The community values the children and sees them as the youngest citizens. They are listened to and their ideas are valued and celebrated.”

Together with the commitment and hardwork of Linda and the teaching team, the parent committee and a supportive community, Willmore Kindergarten continues to thrive.

Follow Willmore Kindergarten & Preschool on facebook to see what Linda and the children get up to during a day www.facebook.com/ willmore.kindergarten

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WOMEN in Business

Dendra Cole

Audiologist/Director - Impact Hearing

Impact Hearing is a permanent independent hearing clinic in Samford which local resident Dendra opened to serve the village community and to compliment the already established medical precinct.

Dendra is a university qualified audiologist with over 15 year’s experience in the hearing industry.

This professional journey in the hearing industry has embraced all areas of audiology from clinical, management and manufacturing to consultant locum and business advisor. Hearing loss is also something personal for Dendra being hearing impaired herself and wearing bilateral hearing aids since 3 years of age, she knows well the challenges in life and impact of hearing loss first hand.

Hearing impairment is something she is very passionate about helping both adults and children through hearing

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assessments, rehabilitation and hearing solutions.

As a client of Impact Hearing you will experience unsurpassed expertise, professionalism and care as if you are a member of Dendra’s own family.

Impact Hearing offers hearing assessments to children and adults, all brands of hearing aids, assistive listening devices, tinnitus solutions, noise, musician and swim plugs. A complimentary hearing screening, discussion or obligation free hearing aid trial are all options available at Impact Hearing. Dendra welcome’s you to come into the clinic and introduce yourself.

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WOMEN in Business

Kristina Challands GradDipPsych, BSocSc (Psych)(Hons), MProfPsych, MBA

Psychologist If you’d asked Kristina Challands 20 years ago what she’d be doing now, she’d probably have said she’d be working in IT business development.

Kristina had a great business career and things couldn’t have been going better. Life had its own ideas though, and threw Kristina a curveball.

Having five children (including three step-kids) brought many challenges and situations that drew Kristina towards learning about the human mind and behaviour.

This fascination became more interesting than the day job and fast forward several years, Kristina qualified as a Psychologist and now has a successful and established practice in Samford.

Her clients range from teens to older adults, focusing on depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, coping with

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loss and adjustment, and people experiencing stress.

Kristina uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Mindfulness-based approaches, and is a qualified Gottman Method Couples Therapist. Needing a psychologist is extremely common these days in our stressful world. We all sometimes need a helping hand.

Whatever difficult circumstance you may be experiencing, Kristina’s calm, compassionate and professional approach will help you work through your concerns and develop new coping skills, so you can positively move forward with your life.

For more information contact Kristina today.

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WOMEN in Business

Eva-Maria Steinkamp Knitting Expert - Creative Knits Are you looking for something fun and creative to do in the holidays? Have you ever wanted to learn how to knit but found it hard to get started? Ferny Hills Knitting expert Eva-Maria Steinkamp is excited to be hosting not 1 but 3 workshops at this year's Fibre Arts Festival, in Maleny on the 1st July.

Eva-Maria has been knitting since she was a little girl. By the time she was a teenager, her knitting skills were so advanced that she designed and hand knitted jumpers for herself as well as her family and friends. Her passion and enthusiasm for textiles motivated her to study Textile Design in her homeland Germany, culminating in a Textile Design Degree with a major in Knitwear.

Knitting these days isn't just for grandmothers, it's a past- time that is attracting all age groups. Did you know that knitting has quite a few health benefits besides creating your own special garments or accessories?

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Since the popularity of knitting has increased over the last few years, there has been a lot of research into what knitting does to the knitter. The rhythmic, repetitive movement, focus and relaxation has the same benefits to your body and mind as if you meditate. This fact alone should be reason enough to take it up as a hobby. All knitting patterns no matter how easy or difficult they are, have been developed from two basic stitches, Knit and Purl which makes it an easy hobby to learn.

Eva-Maria's workshops include; Natural dyeing with avocado pits and skins, Create the easiest scarf in the world and The Famous 10 Stitch Knitting Pattern.

With over 30 workshops at this year‘s Knitfest Yarn & Fibre Arts Festival, there will be something for the whole family. For more details visit www. knitfest.com.au

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WOMEN in Business

Kellie Jukkola Associate, Trade Marks Attorney - Michael Buck IP Kellie and her husband are proud Ferny Grove residents, and share their home with their giant ‘lap dog’ Franklin, an Irish Wolfhound cross.

A specialist trade mark practitioner and registered Trade Marks Attorney, Kellie is passionate about ensuring her clients’ brands are protected. “I know how important branding is for a business, whether it’s a ‘mum and dad’ small business, or a big corporation.

It’s about identity – and it’s important to look after it!”

From preparing and lodging your trade mark applications right through to registration and beyond, Kellie can put in place a strategy to ensure that your valuable brands and logos are comprehensively protected and enforced in Australia and any overseas jurisdictions of significance to your business.

Michael Buck IP is an independent, Queensland

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kellie@mbip.com.au

owned and operated patent and trade mark attorney firm, based just up the road at Red Hill. They help creative people and businesses and are available to assist Hills District locals with all their intellectual property needs.

Kellie is a member of the Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia and the Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand.

She takes a short break from trade marks annually between Christmas and New Year, where you’ll find her volunteering at the Woodford Folk Festival in the beautiful Moreton Bay region.

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WOMEN in Business

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Principal Lawyer, Melissa Demarco started Demarco Law in July 2016 after working in private legal practice in Canada and Australia for nearly 20 years.

Melissa’s decision to leave the big city law firms came after experiencing the sudden loss of her mother and self-reflection into what she wanted out of her career and life: to spend more time with her family, be more involved in the community, and provide exceptional and affordable legal services.

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“I have many clients say they felt daunted by the task of choosing new window coverings, and that I make the process easy. It’s the biggest compliment”

Natalee Sands is the owner/operator of Aesthetic Blinds and Design. After a decade in the industry, Natalee created Aesthetic Blinds to not only supply a huge range of quality Blinds, Shutters and Curtains, but to take the hard work out of the process. Aesthetic Blinds has now been operating for over 7 years, and sources custom made products from local manufacturers.

The first step is to have a personal in-home consultation, where Natalee will discuss your windows and doors and your requirements for light, heat, and air control, as well as the look you would like to create. She has a huge range of samples and photo gallery to show you to help you visualise the finished look. Natalee

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then communicates with you through the process of ordering and installation.

“I’m very proud of the large range I supply, there is so much variety available, and curtains (particularly sheer curtains) are making a massive come back.”

Natalee has lived in The Hills District for 12 years with her husband and 2 daughters and is about to embark on her own major renovation.

So if you are renovating, building or simply need a change, contact Natalee to find out the options on offer.

Or why not pop over to the website www. aestheticblinds.com. au to view Natalee’s extensive portfolio and previous work.

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The Probus Club of Samford Valley enjoy some wonderful outings and hear some very interesting speakers after the meetings.

At the April meeting Dr Mike Beatty from the RSPCA gave a very informative talk about their experiences with animals that they have treated throughout the year.

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Arana Touch News

Wednesday 30th May saw the Metropolitan North Primary schools Carnival conducted at Hanran St.

Many of our players were participating in the various district teams in both boys and girls. The Metropolitan North teams for the Primary Schools will participate in the Primary Schools State Championships in Bundaberg from 9th – 12th August.

In the last week of May and early June a number of Arana Touch boys were in the Met North Secondary 16-18’s team playing in the State Championships in Rockhampton.

The Arana teams for the Junior State Cup in Hervey Bay from 12th to 14th July are now in full training. We have eight teams going this year in both boys and girls in under 10, 12, 14, and 16. The Association also has eight referees going to support our teams at the event - thank you to all.

The under 14 girls competed in the Ipswich Falcons Carnival on Sunday 27th May at Redbank Plains against teams from South West and other South East Queensland associations.

June will see the Arana Touch AGM. All members and parents are welcome to attend and date will be confirmed soon.

In coming weeks in the lead up to the next season we will be conducting a Level 1 Foundation Coaching Course for parents and interested players so please get in touch if you would like to take part.The next Junior season will commence on the 29th August with sign on early August.

For any further information contact Arana Touch 0414 936 689 or email aranatouch@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/AranaTouch) or visit our website (www.aranatouch.sportingpulse.net) to find out more about the Arana Touch Football Association.

Arana Netball News

Fixtures in the Downey Park competition are well under way, with the middle of fixtures occurring around mid-June.

Mothers’ Day weekend is traditionally Pink Day at Downey Park, for fund-raising to support Breast Cancer awareness and research. This year, as always, Arana Netball Club was a forerunner in taking part in this event.

Well done to teams entering and playing in association carnivals, as a way to extend their netball experience. The most common carnivals that Arana teams compete in are the local ones – Downey Park in May, Pine Rivers junior carnival in June, and Brisbane Netball early in August.

Arana Netball has monthly meetings throughout the year, to facilitate the smooth operations of the club. Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month, at the Arana Sports meeting room, in the front section of The Hills District Community Centre, Dawson Parade. Meetings commence at 7.30pm and are open for all interested parties to intend – including parents and team managers, and senior players, as well as Committee members. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday 18th June.

During the playing season, Arana Netball has their rostered turns on the raffles at the Arana Leagues Club on Thursday nights and Sunday afternoons. This is the Club’s main regular extra fund-raiser each year to supplement the fund-raising levy incorporated in player fees for each family. The Mother’s Day raffle conducted by the club as a one-off extra fund-raiser raised $741 - a special thanks to businesses who generously donated the prizes.

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Counsellor’s Column with Robin Botic

Dear Robin, Just how friendly should you be with ex-partners? I ask this question because my fiancee gives me what sounds like all the right answers but I feel uncomfortable about the closeness of her relationship with her ex-partner, with whom she has a son who is now 10 years old. They separated three years ago. We met a year after this. Sometimes I feel like it’s a threesome. Her rationale is that she wants her son to feel happy and that he still has a family feel with her and his father. My experience is that she will drop what she or we are doing to meet her ex’s requests and she continually finds ways against my wishes to invite him along with us when I feel we should be having ‘us’ time. I quite like the bloke but I don‘t want to spend my weekends with him - he left her for another woman and when that fell through she seems on a mission to include him wherever she can. I feel like a third wheel when he’s around. She just says I’m jealous and not interested in meeting the needs of her son and her sense of family. She says she wants our relationship and to be with me. It doesn’t feel this way and I’m seriously thinking about getting out. How can I make her see her behaviour is over the top?

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Dear Ben, Relationship boundaries can become very murky in these types of situations where children are also involved. A lot of agendas seem to be at work here. If both you and your fiancee can really come to grips with why you are doing what you are doing, you may be able to establish more healthy boundaries around your relationship. I haven’t seen threesomes really work. Twosomes are hard enough. Some of the unconscious agendas that may be at work with regard to your fiancee could be the need to overcome the feelings of rejection she may have experienced at her ex’s ending their relationship via the choice of another woman. Her over-accommodating behaviour can be a way of regaining his acceptance and proving to herself that she is okay and better than the one he left her for. It doesn’t mean she doesn’t love you. The method of repair, however, is not the best way of going about it for either her or your relationship.

The need to keep creating a sense of family even when the traditional lines have broken down is again about belief systems she holds dear because or in spite of her childhood experience of family. Some part of her wants to hang on to this for her sake because of what she feels she has failed somehow to provide for her son.

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feelings she has about herself if she doesn’t behave in the way she is. That is: ‘If you didn’t do this, how would you feel about yourself or your mothering role etc?’ Tackling it from the back end, so to speak, often allows us to see what these vulnerable feelings are about. Also be really honest and clear about your own feelings here. Are you jealous? Do you feel left out etc? You are the couple. You are planning to marry.

This is where her energy should primarily be. Her ex can look after himself. It’s wonderful when people in these situations can like each other and work together to co-parent, but there are limits and the family feel excursions should be limited to special occasions. You have to create your own sense of family with your stepson-to-be, as will his father if and when he re-partners. Things will dramatically change then, and this is something that your fiancee, in the best interests of her son, needs to consider.

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Out and About in The Gap Ward

With Councillor Steven Toomey

and community activities, this plan is a future investment in the park and how development should take place. Following this meeting, preparation of a draft preferred precinct plan will be available and a second community information dropin session will be scheduled. I will be advertising this date via this column and my social media pages.

New Aqua Park for Keperra Picnic Ground Park Construction on the new Ferny Grove Aqua Park will commence late July 2018. Key features of the park will include a level splash pad, elevated water play and ground elements including stream jets and themed sprayer.

Additional picnic facilities and car park spaces will be created as well as accessible pathways to provide access to the water play. Full details available on www.brisbane. qld.gov.au search FG Aqua Park.

Precinct Plan for Keperra Picnic Ground Park The first community information drop-in session on 8 June 2018 is an opportunity to meet with the project team and find out about the precinct plan options for Keperra Picnic Ground Park. Home to a number of sporting, recreation

Ferny Grove TOD - Movilla Park This week the Council took the decision not to support the conversion of Movilla Street Park into a car park during the construction of the Ferny Grove Transit Orientated Development.

The application did not demonstrate Movilla Park would meet the needs of the community during the construction period and negatively impact on the amenity of the surrounding residents.

The conversion of the carpark is inconsistent with the current Ferny Grove-Upper Kedron Neighbourhood Plan and this view was supported in a resident survey with less than 6% supporting the park conversion to a car park.

IT’S A WRAP Thank you to the residents who have submitted their ideas for the new artwork to be installed outside The Gap ward office.

Please keep those designs coming in! Entries close 30 June 2018. Artwork to be submitted on A3 portrait format.

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Dickson News

from your Federal Member for Dickson PETER DUTTON

Successful applicants will receive a $500 grant that can be used towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms and/ or equipment when competing, coaching or officiating at an official national sporting organisation (NSO) endorsed state, national or international sporting championships.

For more information on the Local Sporting Champions Program, including application guidelines, visit: www. ausport.gov.au/lsc. Applications close 30 June 2018.

Handy resources available at my Office

Available at my Electorate Office in Strathpine are a number of handy information guides and other resources. These include shopping lists, senior’s guides which contain valuable information regarding services available to seniors and children’s resources.

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

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A pleasure to meet with families at the Hills Carnivale.

Local Health Funding Boosted

Health services across the country will be boosted by $29.5 billion over the next five years, an increase of 34%. This means we are able to guarantee essential services such as Medicare, and increase bulk billing rates, which in Dickson are now up to 85.8% compared to 81.9% under Labor.

We are providing record funding for local hospitals including $152.7 million for the Lady Cilento Hospital in 2016/17 up from $67 million in 2012-2013. Funding for Northside Brisbane Hospitals in 2016/17 was up $270 million to $776 million over the same time period.

Older Australians are also receiving extra support with the Government announcing an additional 14,000 new high level home care places.

For regular updates with 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’s anything I can help with, please send me an email at peter.dutton.mp@aph.gov.au or call on 3205 9977. You can also pop into the office at Strathpine in person during business hours.

festiValley 2018

Samford Valley Steiner School’s biennial fair, is returning on Sat. 4 August 2018.

The school’s bushland grounds will be transformed into a vibrant marketplace of food, craft and entertainment.

2018 Hills Carnivale

It was great to meet locals at the 2018 Hills Carnivale and have a chat about what is important to them. I was delighted to see families enjoying the fantastic local displays, live music and activities for kids at the Carnivale, even the four legged family members seemed to be enjoying themselves.

Despite the weather not being its best, it didn’t dampen the atmosphere and fun of the day.

Local Sporting Champions Program

The Federal Government is helping young athletes aged 12 – 18 years old with financial assistance towards the cost of competing.

BODY MIND AWARENESS EXPO Saturday 23 June 2018 (9am to 3pm) Samford Community Hall School Road, Samford Spirit Guide Artist, Psychic Readers, Massage, Healers, Bowen Therapist, crystals, new age/ natural products and gift wares, healthy exercise & food options.

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Ryan News

from your Federal Member for Ryan: JANE PRENTICE

Presenting a new Australian flag to the Ferny Grove Bowls Club taxpayers in Ryan will keep more of their hard earned income; 2018 Budget The 2018 Budget details the Coalition Government’s plan for supporting small business by extending the instant asset write-off; investing in congestion-busting infrastructure a stronger economy. projects; supporting more older Australians in Ryan to stay Under the Government’s Economic Plan jobs are being in their homes; guaranteeing the NDIS; and fully funding The created. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, National Health Agreement.

2017 saw the strongest year of jobs growth on record, with 415,000 jobs (more than 1,000 a day) created; three quarters Our record of financial responsibility means that under our plan, Australians can plan for their future with confidence. For of which were full time. more information on the 2018 Budget, please visit budget.

Budget measures include providing responsible tax relief for liberal.org.au. low and middle income earners, ensuring more than 64,000 School Chaplaincy Funding I have seen firsthand the positive impact the National School Chaplaincy Programme has in Ryan schools and the strong community support they receive. I am pleased the Government continues to support our Chappies through extending the National School Chaplaincy Programme on a permanent basis.

There are 22 schools across Ryan that will benefit from a $247m Budget funding boost so that chaplains can continue their vital role supporting the health and wellbeing of young people. This funding means school chaplains can continue to provide important pastoral care and run programs such as breakfast clubs and other volunteer activities within their school communities. The Programme will have a greater focus on bullying, specifically cyberbullying, with chaplains required to undertake training to ensure they are fully equipped to deal with these challenges.

Make the Switch to the New Child Care System Almost 6,500 families in Ryan will soon benefit from the Coalition Government’s new child care package and additional $2.5 billion investment to provide more support for more families. I encourage families to start their transition to the new system as soon as possible via MyGov or www.education. gov.au/childcare to ensure they continue receiving subsidies when the new package commences on 2 July.

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The Ferny Report Mark Furner M.P. State Member for Ferny Grove

It was lovely to catch up with so many of the Principals, P&C and P&F Presidents and Secretaries for Ferny Grove’s first P&C Roundtable with Education Minister Grace Grace.

TOD UPDATE I was very disappointed to learn the Brisbane City Council refused to even accept an application by Honeycombes, the government’s contractor for the Ferny Grove Transit Oriented Development (TOD), to use part of the Movilla St Park as temporary car parking during the TOD build.

One of the conditions the government has placed on the contractor is to limit the impact the construction will have on commuter parking. Honeycombes’ plan was to use part of the Park during the two year build and then restore and beautify the park to improve its use for local residents.

I am hopeful the Council will reconsider its position as it would be more considerate to local residents and to commuters alike.

Queensland Rail chose the Ferny Grove Railway Station as an appropriate site for a TOD because it meets the future planning needs and because it is not possible to extend the rail line any further. Much of the land which the old Samford rail corridor once occupied is now privately owned. I am determined to see the TOD built as quickly and as efficiently as possible as it will relieve the parking pressures to which the station is already subject.

I have already secured $9 million in government funding for additional commuter car parks for the TOD and have ensured the designs allow for even more future expansion.

I will fight hard to get the funding over the next few state budgets to build as much of the car parking capacity as the site will allow in the shortest possible time.

The TOD will prove to be a valuable asset to our community as in addition to the increased commuter parking it will create hundreds of jobs in the area both during the build and after construction is completed.

NEW AMBULANCES The Palaszczuk Government is committed to the safety of our community and has provided three new vehicles to our local Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) Station in Mitchelton. I had the opportunity recently to catch up with some of our hard-working QAS officers and hand over the keys. The provision of the new ambulances will improve standards and will assist in shortening response times when most needed.

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