The Hills Echo Community Newsmagazine - May

May 2017

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The Carnivalé is coming to town!

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Locals at George Willmore Park raising funds for the Leukaemia Foundations Worlds Greatest Shave

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Hills Carnivalé is fun and free fiestainspired Family Day Out

The annual Hills Carnivalé returns this May for its 25th year with a fiesta inspired program, combining free family entertainment, food and activities to celebrate the final event as part of the inaugural Hills Festival.

On Saturday, 27 May, one of the region’s most colourful events will draw families to George Wilmore Park, Ferny Hills, from 12pm to 7.30pm to enjoy a range of entertainment, activities and workshops.

MBRIT CEO Mr Shane Newcombe is confident the Hills Carnivalé will be a success once again.

‘The Hills Festival will conclude with the biggest event on the program – the Hills Carnivale. And with two stages of entertainment there is guaranteed to be something for the whole family,’ says Mr Newcombe.

Hills Carnivale features an extended and exciting new kids program that includes Balloon Sculpting, Games and Face Painting all of which are free to enjoy.

Another great addition is the free Circus Workshops where kids can learn juggling, hula hooping, plate spinning, hacky sacks and more.

All the favourites will be there – the Super Sizzler, Ferris Wheel, Two Up G Force, Rock Wall, Merry-Go-Round, and the Screamer Slide. Best of all, all rides are just $2 thanks to Big Show QLD. Food lovers will be able to delight their taste buds with food treats from all over the world at the multicultural food stalls complimented by the dozens of lifestyle markets to peruse.

‘This is a great family fun-filled event jam packed with exciting activities for all ages,’ Cr Constance said.

‘Make sure you come down early to celebrate Carnivale’s 25th Birthday and make sure you don’t miss the brilliant fireworks display from 7.30pm.’

For information on the Hills Carnivale and Hills Festival please visit www. hillsfestival.com.au The Hills Carnivale is proudly brought to you by Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism (MBRIT), and supported by Moreton Bay Regional Council.

The Hills Carnivalé Program Main Stage

12.10pm 1.10pm 2.10pm 3.10pm 4.10pm 5.10pm 6.20pm 7.30pm

Sam Hattersley Johanna & Jayden Kent Tonscheck Fieu The Fergies David Orr Band Pocket Love Fireworks

Kids Stage

12.00pm Zumba for Kids 12.30pm Flutter the Fairy 1.00pm Jelly Eating Competition 1.30pm Willmore Kindy 1.50pm Larrikin Puppets 2.40pm Nickleby the Magician 3.30pm Curly Cousins 4.10pm Fabulous Lemon Drops www.hillsecho.com

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Advertisers’ Directory

HARDWARE Arana Hills Hardware Ph: 3351 6533

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LANDSCAPING Landscape Renovations Ph: 0424 262 824

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ACCOUNTANT TaxArana (formerly Rod Adamson FCPA) Ph: 3351 6111 p 29

MEDICAL CENTRE Keperra Family Practice Ph: 3351 0323

ART CLASSES LC Art Studio Ph: 0404 847 684

MOTOR PARTS/SERV Samford Auto Mobile Ph: 0408 153 180 p8 Everton Mechanical Repairs Ph: 3353 4447 p 31 B & P Car Care Ph: 3355 5046 p 16 RevTech Mechanical Ph: 3355 2248 p 27

BUILDER Crowley Constructions Ph: 0410 580 449

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Paul Osborne Building Services

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CARPET CLEANING SunClean Ph: 0421 334 797 p 16 CARTRIDGES Cartridge World Ph: 3366 5111

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CHILD CARE Creative Play Ph: 3851 0611 p6 Mitchelton Pre-Schooling Centre Ph: 3355 2535 p 20 CHIROPRACTOR Patricia McNab Ph: 3351 0933

COFFEE SHOP Stellarosa Ph: 3162 9354

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DENTIST Ferny Grove Dental Ph: 3351 4757 p3 Ferny Hills Dental Ph: 3351 2731 p5 Dentistry on Main Street Ph: 3289 6699 p 19 DRESSMAKING Pamela-Jean Ph: 0421 771 022

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ELECTRICAL Guy’s Electrical Ph: 0418 887 253

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MOWER SERVICE Mitchelton Mower Service Ph: 3355 9599 p 26

PAINTING G.J. Whitney Ph: 3351 6721 Wilko Painting Ph: 1300 945 564

PEST CONTROL Arrow Pest Control Ph: 3851 1390 Conquer Termites Ph: 3356 8801

PLUMBING Plumbers We Are Ph: 3351 0016

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PHYSIOTHERAPIST Ferny Hills Physiotherapy Ph: 3351 5177 p 22 Brisbane 7day Physiotherapy Ph: 3351 4388 p 25

PHARMACY Patricks Road Pharmacy Ph: 3351 5300 p 22

PSYCHOLOGIST Lindsay Trims Ph: 0411 036 297

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POLITICAL/COUNCIL Mark Furner Ph: 3535 7100 p 30 Peter Dutton MP Ph: 3205 9977 p 28 Jane Prentice MP Ph: 3378 1599 p 29 Nick Elston Ph: 0473 743 335 p 27 Moreton Bay Regional Council Ph: 3205 0555 p 18 PRINTING Print Arana Ph: 3351 5554 Cartridge World Alderly Ph: 3356 2233

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RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING Robin Botic Ph: 0414 856 811 p 26 REAL ESTATE Professionals Priority Ph: 3164 7000 p 32 SCHOOLS Ferny Grove State High School Ph: 3550 5777 p 25 Prince of Peace Lutheran College Ph: 3872 5700 p 21

SHOPPING CENTRE Ferny Fair Shopping Centre 170 Patricks Rd p 22

SPORTS CLUBS Arana Leagues Club Ph: 3354 1333 The Grove Sports Club Ph: 3851 1889 SUIT HIRE Strictly Formal Ph: 3876 2007

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TREE LOPPING Performance Arboriculture Ph:1300 885 755 p4

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

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WARDROBE SPECIALISTS Specialized Handyman Serv Ph: 0419 437 470 p 17

COPYRIGHT All advertisements appearing in The Hills Echo are subject to copyright and may not be reproduced without written consent of the owner of the copyright. The publisher takes no responsibility for the views expressed in The Hills Echo nor the accuracy of the advertisements.

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WELLBEING

Zest Health Centre Ph: 3194 2013

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YOGA

Yogasol Ph: 0406 692 891

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EVENTS Carnivalé W: www.hillsfestival.com.au p 7 CARRS-Q, RACQ and Kidsafe Ph: 3138 4568 p 14 FINANCIAL SERVICES North West Financial Serv.

Ph: 1300 881 223 p 23 FITNESS Wellness On The Move Ph: 0409 637 082

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GOLF CLUB Keperra Golf Club Ph: 3355 7744

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Mitchelton Rotary Celebrates 50 Years

On 10th April 2017, the Rotary Club of Mitchelton celebrated its 50th birthday.

Mitchelton Rotary Club originated on 10th April 1967. The occasion was later marked by a Gala Dinner at Cloudland Ballroom in Bowen Hills on 5th June 1967. The Governor of Rotary District 260, David Munro presented the charter to Mitchelton President Col Kirkpatrick.

The new club commenced with 25 Charter members. It met each Tuesday at numerous locations including the Brook Hotel, Keperra Country Golf Club and Gaythorne RSL Club. The club then moved to Arana Leagues Club where it is at the present time.

An organisation comprised of volunteer members who gravitate in and out of all positions, can experience difficulty in ensuring that the records are correct in all particulars. Sadly this is true in the record of past Mitchelton Rotary members. Mitchelton Rotary is anxious to communicate with past members who have lost contact with the organisation to advise them of the upcoming Celebratory Dinner. If you are a past member of the club or if you are aware of any previous member, please advise them of the Celebratory Dinner which will take place in the Federation Room of the Arana Leagues Club on Tuesday 6th June.

We hope that the occasion will enable our current members to enjoy the company of our former members and for both parties to perhaps renew friendships on this very special 50th birthday.

We hope to present pictorial records that we all will enjoy throughout the evening.

Last year we decided to support Umoja Orphanage/Home in Kenya. We conducted a Fund Raising Dinner which enabled the first of three residential buildings to be opened. The present Free Colour Consulting financial situation in Kenya requires that it be supported again Free quotes fast this year. We decided to combine our celebratory function with Only Premium paint used our 2017 fund raising dinner to support this most deserving Workmanship guarantee organisation. The Keynote Speaker will be Cathy Booth, Professional reliable service Best team of painters founder of Umoja. If you require further information or wish Residential & Commercial to pass on information concerning past members please phone 3855 5338.

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The Grove Sports Club 30 Years Anniversary 1987 - 2017

Growing Stronger Every Year

What’s On

Ferny Grove Clean Sweeps Mid Week Pennants

at The Grove Sports Club FACILITIES: • • • • • •

AIR CONDITIONED BAR OPEN FROM 10am KENO UBET (with Skychannel) 31 POKER MACHINES TWO BOWLING GREENS (with lights for night bowls) • BEACH VOLLYBALL (4 courts) • KIDS ROOM (unsupervised)

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(then 1st Sunday every month) BBQ from 1-3pm DRINK Specials all arvo FREE Live Music 12-4pm FREE Barefoot Bowls 12-4pm FREE Table Tennis

Find us on Facebook@TheGroveSportsClub Ferny Grove Bowls, Sports and Community Club

The Grove Sports Club 20 Tramway Street, Ferny Grove www.fernygrovebowls.com.au

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Ferny Grove mens bowls have won both the Mid Week Pennant and the Plate events for 2017. Entering 2 teams in the competition they were able to narrowly win from Enoggera in the pennant and Samford in the Plate.

The competition ran over 8 weeks of the best of two 9 end sets plus a tie breaker if required.

Lioness Club of Golden Valley Keperra

We meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month at the ‘Den’ Dinterra Avenue, Ferny Hills at 10am for a cuppa and chat with the meeting starting at 11am.

Our Easter Raffle was won by Waynne ticket No.413 with second prize to Pat ticket No.76, we thank all who contributed.

Our next project is Cancer Councils Biggest Morning Tea to be held on May 25th at the Mitchelton Senior Citizen Club, 30 Tel-el-Kebir Street, Mitchelton. the event begins at 10am, entry is $10.00 with a lucky door prize and Raffle tickets.

If your are looking to help your local Community and Charities come and join us we are always looking for new members you can catch us on our Facebook site Golden Valley Keperra GVK Lioness Club or Grace on 0438 708 842.

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Over 35s Football Inaugural Charity Night

Sat. 27th May - Enoggera Bowls Club 6:30pm for 7pm Start - $50 per ticket Former Socceroos Q & A Session PLUS: Two Course Meal, Live Music, Auctions & Raffles For Tickets Contact Rohan or Gary games@over35sfootball.org

Mitchelton Garden Club

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SPLASH SOME COLOUR! ARANA HILLS HARDWARE Phone: 3351 6533 Cnr Dawson Pde and Patricks Road Arana Hills Email: aranahillhw1@optusnet.com.au Mon, Tues, Fri 7.00-5.00; Wed, Thurs 8.00-5.00; Sat 8.00-4.00; Sun 8.30-3.30

The next meeting of the Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club at the Enoggera Memorial Hall, corner of Wardell and Trundle Streets, Enoggera, is on Thursday, 4th May.

Barbara Beerling, Brisbane Co-ordinator for Heritage Roses for Australia for the last ten years is the guest speaker. She will demonstrate and talk about ‘Pruning Roses Growing in Pots’.

Barbara is a qualified horticulturalist who specialises in roses, fruit trees, pruning, disease control and plant identification, and she has invited those attending this meeting to bring their potted roses which she will prune for them. (If you do, make sure your name is on the pot.)

This talented lady worked at Perrott’s Nursery, Enoggera, for ten years and after that, at Nova Gardens, The Gap, for nine years. At present she designs and looks after people’s gardens, does pruning and grows roses in pots.

May is the month to plant fruit trees which require well drained soil and an open sunny position. Before planting, a lot of organic material should be used in the soil preparation.

Dwarf fruit trees which may be grown in pots, are more manageable, and also ideal for those who do not have sufficient garden space.

A warm welcome is extended to visitors and new members to come to club meetings on the first Thursday of each calendar month at 9.45a.m.

Morning tea is served prior to the meeting. The hall is wheelchair accessible and close to public transport, viz.

Enoggera rail and bus routes 599, 590, 350 and 390.

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

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VETKIND Arana Hills Veterinary Clinic

18 Nepean Ave, Arana Hills Q. 4054

Ph 3851

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Everton Hills Veterinary Surgery

Everton Hills Shopping Centre Camelia Ave, Everton Hills Q. 4053

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3355 6724

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Fernlands Veterinary Practice

Fernlands Shopping Village 5/10 Woodhill Rd, Ferny Hills Q. 4055

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Puppy & kitten vaccinations Health checks Microchipping Puppy Preschool Desexing Veterinary care for your dogs, cats, backyard chooks & pocket pets State of the art • digital xray • ultrasound • pathology equipment CLIENT NIGHT: Tuesday 9th May - 6.30pm ‘Healthy Active Living with your Pets’ Call clinic for details The Hills Echo, May 2017 - Page 9

Mother’s Day In The Park

Start your Mother’s Day celebrations early at George Willmore Park in Ferny Hills with an enjoyable afternoon of Music in the Park.

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Bring a blanket or folding chair and spend some quality time with mum in the park. Take your pick from a range of food trucks, including Farmer Brown’s Pizza, Mr America, Rolls Pho Mi and Coffee on the Way. Then grab a spot to relax and be serenaded by the acoustic crooning of Lennon Bosscheiter, sweet country tunes of Ruby Gilbert and soulful strumming of Brett Whitmore.

Scheduled program of performers: 1.35pm: Performance by Lennon Bosschieter 2.15pm: Performance by Ruby Gilbert 3.00pm: Performance by Brett Whitmore

Menopause Or anything else?

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Naturopath, Herbalist, Acupuncturist Ferny Chiropractic 3/135 Ferny Way, FERNY HILLS

PH: 3351 0933

North Brisbane Chiropractic 711 Stafford Road, EVERTON PARK

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New Coffee Hits The Hills

We all need a caffeine fix from time to time and there’s a new blend of coffee that has hit the streets which is named after our fantastic district!

‘The Hills’ is a new blend of coffee formulated by the talented mob down at Baxter & Sons Coffee Roasters.

Just like THE HILLS it is a punchy yet bright and fresh blend – All Organic Beans!

Head on down to Baxter and Sons at 6/12 Bowers Road South, Everton Hills to experience a cup of this great coffee.

Trust me you won’t be disappointed!

Dreaming of a new deck?

Crowley Construction are experts in deck additions, extensions and renovations.

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

We also specialise in: + Renovations + Extensions + Decks + Carports + Fencing & Screening + Patios & Pergolas + Pool Decking + Bathrooms + Retaining Walls

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WOMEN in Business Showcasing some of the fabulous females in the workforce from around our local area.

Read on to discover some stories from inspirational women.

Ameeta & Kelly - Zest Health Centre

Kelly Zeller and Ameeta Gangaram

Helping people regain their health, through improved energy levels, hormonal balance and physical mobility has been something both Ameeta and Kelly are passionate about.

Both live and have served the northwest community of Brisbane for over 20 years. Ameeta and Kelly love the fact that they can positively impact the lives of clients who live here and in the surrounding areas. They are passionate about helping the community with their health-related issues, through naturopathy and massage.

‘My aim is to help women find balance within their busy lives. To see how simple it can be to feel normal and happy again,’ says Ameeta, the resident Naturopath and Coach at Zest Health Centre. She draws on her own experience of burnout and hormonal imbalance, along with her 16 years of experience.

Kelly, their remedial massage therapist believes that therapeutic massage forms an integral part in us being able to live our lives to our maximum potential. She sees the nurturing benefits unfold for body, mind and spirit through this.

The clinic prides itself in being a hub for health, for the community. Their workshops and events create a unique atmosphere for learning alongside the naturopathic and massage services. For both Kelly and Ameeta, education is paramount in achieving long-lasting results of wellbeing.

Zest Health Centre, 13/40 Blackwood Street, Mitchelton Ph: 3194 2013 Web: www.zesthealthcentre.com.au

Claire Tierney - Yoga Sol

Claire Tierney - Owner of Yoga Sol

Claire is the owner of Yoga Sol a new Yoga and Massage Studio in Ferny Hills.

Running a studio, teaching and massaging while being a Mum to both teenagers and toddlers is a juggle and balance. If there is something Yoga teaches us it’s balance.Having time for community, family and self is an art.

‘I am lucky to be able to to combine ‘me time’ with work and community time. Doing what I love and having the freedom to include my family in classes such as Mummy and Me for my little boys and Hot Vinyasa for my Husband and teenagers makes this the ideal situation for this life/work balance that we all strive towards,’ said Claire.

Giving back is also very important for both community and Self. Every Saturday morning Claire runs a by Donation Class with any amount welcomed. All proceeds go to providing physio and massage to orphaned children with HIV and other physical disabilitys in Nepal and Vietnam.

Claire has recently returned from Nepal after helping these children personally.

Claire welcomes the whole community to create balance in our busy lives at Yoga Sol.

11 Mawarra Cres, Ferny Hills www.hillsecho.com

0406 692 891

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Business WOMEN in Business WOMEN

Katie Maclean The Hills Echo Community Newsmagazine

Katie Maclean - Publisher, The Hills Echo

Ph: 0447 963 577 Web: www.hillsecho.com

A mother of two beautiful children, a homemaker, a producer of a monthly newsmagazine. I have just described Katie Maclean, the new owner of The Hills Echo. Working from her office in her Ferny Hills home, Katie manages to juggle all her responsibilities with apparent ease as her roles interchange constantly. Katie has exceptional organisational skills but she also possesses business attributes such as a desire to please her clients and a talent for design that positively promotes all pages of each Echo edition.

With a background in country newspapers, then glossy magazines, The Hills Echo was a very comfortable fit when Katie relocated to Brisbane and chose The Hills District to set up home. Katie worked with The Hills Echo team for two years before taking the plunge and setting out independently. Now the task of selling advertising, typesetting, layout design and special Features are all in Katie’s capable hands and long time readers of The Hills Echo can perhaps already notice a difference.

The layout is bolder, more exciting with new modern accents to the advertising plus the addition of new Features are adding to The Hills Echo’s appeal.

Katie has readily adopted her local area and wishes to continue the traditions of The Hills Echo, encouraging and promoting our local community – the people, the businesses, the advancements. The Hills Echo is in very safe but younger hands. What does Katie have in store for her Echo readers? Keep reading and find out together.

Nerida Smith - Exquisite Fitness

Nerida Smith Owner of Exquisite Fitness

Nerida is one of the most passionate, caring and understand personal trainers you will find.

When she started Exquisite Fitness, she wanted to create an opportunity for mums to enjoy the outdoors, get into a routine and get fit and healthy with like-minded women, without the worry of constantly checking on their bubs and the continual interruptions to their workouts to tend to their children.

Mums… Start fighting for a fun, active life! Let Nerida help you feel like the old you because she guarantees that once you have done a few sessions with her, you will see and feel a difference and you won’t look back. Get yourself and the bubs out in the fresh air and get fit and active so you have the energy to be a fun and healthy Mum! This is the BEST time of the year to start during this amazing weather, so stop thinking and make that first step and call Nerida today on 0430 000 585 or email with any queries to exquisitefitnessbrisbane@gmail.com. There is also the opportunity for one-on-one sessions in her studio in Ferny Hills if you prefer to start by yourself.

Yo u c a n a l s o f i n d N e r i d a o n f a c e b o o k w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / exquisitefitnessbrisbane or website www.exquisitefitnessbrisbane.com ‘I can't wait to help you get on your fitness journey today’

Exquisite Fitness

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Business WOMEN in Business WOMEN Showcasing some of the fabulous females we have in the workforce from around our local area.

Read on to discover some stories from inspirational women

Kerrie Lucy - Bookkeeping Plus

Kerrie Lucy - Business Owner

Bookkeeping Plus has been servicing the local and surrounding areas for over 24 years.

Business owner Kerrie Lucy, a mum of two, originally set up her business from her home office, whilst pregnant with her first child, to allow a balance between work and family.

Kerrie says, ‘My focus was to spend those special milestones with the children from birth; it has been an amazing journey for our entire family, and extremely fulfilling.’

Kerrie has a very successful business, servicing a client base of over 100 clients and growing at a rapid rate. She prides herself and her team of Bookkeepers, on professionalism, knowledge and long term working relationships.

The Bookkeeping PLUS team are all Registered BAS Agents and qualified bookkeepers.

Bookkeeping PLUS, will take care of: Bookkeeping, Accounts, Payroll, Superannuation, GST, BAS, Catch up Work, MYOB & XERO tuition, Data Health check (ensure your reports have a true meaning) and much more.

Kerrie offers a obligation Free catch up to chat about your business. Kerrie also quotes: ‘BKP is flexible enough to set a monthly fee that you will be pleasantly surprised with.’

‘We listen to your needs, we speak in terms that you understand and allow you to do what you do best – run your business and have time for your family..’

‘More than just bookkeeping’

Est. 1993

Ph: 0408 950 700 E: kerrie@bookkeepingplus.net.au

Amanda ‘Battle Barbie’ Bodiez 24/7 Fitness Everton Park

Amanda ‘Battle Barbie’ , training ........

Under new Management at Bodiez 24/7 Fitness Everton Park, Amanda better known as Battle barbie has stormed into town she has a positive bubbly enthusiastic vibe her training is second to none and her management skills of day to day operations have really changed the dynamics of Bodiez.

Battle barbie being an ex-military instructor has really stepped up the day to day operations at Bodiez and has more one on one interaction with clients, her knowledge and professionalism shines, as she encourages and challenges members at our facility. She is a true leader that does exactly that leads by example most days you can find her actually working out and practising what she teaches.

So if you want to get motivated, lose weight , tone up, body building, try a new class again or meet new friends come into Bodiez Everton Park and ask for Battle and her team you won’t regret it.

A: 471 Southpine Rd, Everton Park Ph: 3855 9885 www.bodiez.com.au

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Arana Netball Play First Fixtures

Arana Netball teams played their first fixtures of the season when Downey Park Netball started their season at the end of March, and games have continued after a two-week break over the Easter period.

Most Arana competitive teams have registered at least one win so far, and the following teams are in or near the top half of their points ladder: Arana 1, Division 2; Arana 3, Division 7; Arana 4, Intermediate 4; Arana 5, Intermediate 6; and Arana 10, 11Yrs Div.3. Arana’s four non-competitive teams have also started the season very enthusiastically.

As this year marks the fortieth year of Arana Netball Club, a Gala Dinner is planned for Saturday, 17th June, as one of the celebrations of this milestone. All associated with Arana Netball, especially past players, parents, and committee

members, are invited to come. Cost is $80.00 a head, allinclusive (meal, drinks, entertainment,) so book as either individuals or groups by phoning Taryn on 0412 806 169 or Stef on 0479 168 931, for details on how to obtain tickets.

More information is also available on the Arana Netball Club Facebook page and the web site www.arananetballclub. com.au.

Arana Netball relies heavily on the work of volunteers, so important to all clubs, and to ongoing community support.

Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month, in the Arana Sports meeting room of The Hills District Community Centre, Dawson Parade, Arana Hills, commencing at 7.30pm, and all interested in the operation and future of the Club are urged to attend. The May meeting is scheduled for 15th May. For any further information about Arana Netball, email to arananetballclub@ gmail.com or phone Lorraine, President, on 0432 216 407.

Women In Business Program

Celebrate Samford’s success in keeping everyone safe!

Everyone has the right to be safe on our roads People use the road in different ways

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John Scott Park

National Road Safety Week 2017

Fourth UN Global Road Safety Week

Cr Darren Grimwade Mark Furner MP Dennis Walsh, Land Transport Safety, Transport & Main Roads

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The Hills & District Chamber of Commerce have a Women in Business program that has been established to help support women in business and men in doing business with women.

We l o o k t o p r o v i d e different events that are informative, supportive and have easy opportunities to break the ice with other business p e o p l e . We w a n t t o provide different avenues for women to grow their business network.

We hold these events every second month and the next lunch will be on Thursday 8 June. Please go to The Hills Chamber of Commerce website www.hillschamber.org. au and click on Events for updated details on location and theme.

Alternatively if you would like more information please contact Janie Grant at janie@dittodancewear. com.au

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LIBRARY NEWS

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Bookings are requested for all events unless otherwise stated.

Thursday 18th May

Memories Good and Bad 6pm - 7pm Share the heartbreak and triumph of local authors Lidia Kardos and Joan Katherine Isaacs. Lidia Kardos’ Train to Australia is a migrant story that tells of the effect of war in a young girl’s life and her assimilation into a new culture.

Joan Katherine Isaacs is the author of To Prey And To Silence: One Survivor’s Story of Child Sexual Abuse And Her Fight For Justice, a powerful account of her battle to be heard.

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National Simultaneous Storytime 11am Join us and children from all over Australia for National Simultaneous Storytime and share in the telling of The Cow Tripped over the Moon written by Tony Wilson and illustrated by Laura Wood.

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Arana VIEW Club June Meeting

Arana VIEW Club will hold our monthly meeting on the 7th June at the Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, Keperra. Our guest speaker for June is Betty Vann, who will be giving us a humorous insight into ‘Body Language.’

There will be a 2-course lunch, cost is $25.00 and there will be raffle tickets to purchase.

New Members and Guests are always welcome to our meetings, held on the first Wednesday of each month and to our other social activities held each month such as coffee mornings and the movies.

VIEW provides women with the opportunity to meet regularly with others from all walks of life, make lasting friendships and help disadvantaged Australian children through our support of the Smith Family Learning for Life programs. All monies from our fund raising goes to the Smith Family www. thesmithfamily.com.au/ view For Bookings please contact Heather on 3300 3733 by 4.00pm Monday 5th June.

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Why Play? Where’s the learning in what we do at Mitchelton Pre-Schooling Centre?

What do we, as teachers, learn about children by watching and playing alongside them? How do teachers use children’s involvement in play to build their social skills, resilience, literacy, numeracy, persistence, thinking and problem solving…?

At Mitchelton Pre-Schooling Centre (MPC) our focus each and every day is to build children’s development through play that is significant to their interests. While enabling children to create and recreate real world play scenarios we see how children interact with each other and make sense of their world.

Through play, children are involved in negotiating, planning, problem solving and learning to take risks as their ideas come to life. Children are developing fine and gross motor skills whilst making props and organising their play spaces. Each decision they make helps them to practise conversational and assertive skills, building oral language, literacy and mathematical understandings as well as self–esteem.

Taking an active role in their learning also offers opportunities to understand that conflict, failure and disappointment are part of life. Working through these issues with support, sets them on their journey for life-long learning.

At MPC, we encourage parents to understand the benefits of play by being involved in our daily program as well as taking part in our annual play night. Parents take part in play scenarios and see where and how the learning takes place. The MPC Open Day is June 3 – we invite you to come and see why MPC is such a great place to play.

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AIR - North Brisbane Branch News

The North Brisbane branch of the Association of Independent Retirees meet monthly at the Wavell Heights Community Hall in Edinburgh Castle Road.

The community hall is located to the right hand side, on the top of the hill going East past the Bowls Club.

The regular social meeting is on the third Friday of most months, 9am until noon.

Enjoy some chats over coffee/tea and bickies whilst discussing interests. There is usually a guest speaker that will discuss a topic relating to finance or health issues. In addition, there is a separate group dedictated to financial

topics that meet on the second Friday for members only.

A main attraction are the social outings that consist of a bus trip and lunch at a low cost.

The Association of Retirees is a national group with a regular monthly newsletter and access to a website. They do not advise on the financial matters but discuss matters of interest. Membership is low and the age group is 50plus.

The Association is partially self funding or wholly independent of the full pension - thus ways of living better financially are of interest.

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U3A NEWS

U3A Pine Rivers will be holding their monthly Social and Information Day on Friday 19th May at Bray Hall, Cnr Cooke & O’Loane Streets, Petrie. The gathering will commence at 9.30am for a 10.00am start, finishing at 12 noon. Guest Speaker is Dale Lorna Jacobsen – author, editor, journalist and adventurer who lives in the mountains of Maleny in SE Queensland. Dale is a feature writer for the Hinterland Times Magazine and author of three books. She will be talking about her latest book ‘Why Antarctica?’ A Ross Sea Odyssey and will have copies of her book with her for sale.

Free admission – members and visitors are most welcome.

Morning tea is available for a gold coin donation and there is always a raffle.

For more information, phone the Kallangur Centre on 3880 6677 or call in at 1480 Anzac Avenue, Kallangur during opening hours 9.00 to 12 noon. Seniors can enquire about membership at the meeting.

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Enoggera & Districts Historical Society Inc.

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EDHS held its AGM at the end of March and chose its executive and committee for 2017/18; Dave Livett, president; Andrew McMicking, secretary and Kathleen Campbell, treasurer; committee, Merle Heiner, Dorothy Livett and Derek NixonSmith.

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using Trundle Street entrance. The wheelchair friendly facility is open for inspection and use every Thursday from 9.30 until 1pm. Visits at any other time can be arranged, using contact details below. Individuals or small groups are very welcome as are new members. Look out for our displays at Lanham Park fair on Saturday May 6 and a week later at Hillbrook Anglican School’s Sustainability Day. By car, the hall can be accessed by way of either Glenalva Terrace or Pratt Street. Council bus routes 350, 390, 598 and 599 stop nearby and Enoggera station on Ferny Grove line is just a short walk in the direction of Samford Road.

To arrange a visit, to become a member or to purchase our publications, phone Dave on 3366 3191 or email edhs. secretary@gmail.com.

Golf Club Golf Club News News Junior Golf at Keperra

Keperra Country Golf Club's Term 2 Junior Program, is commencing Tuesday, May 2nd and will continue for 8 weeks wrapping up on Saturday June 24th.

Upon enrolling in one of the Junior Golf Programmes students automatically become a Junior Member of the Keperra Golf Club for the duration of the program.

For $99, students will receive up to 3 hours of expert coaching from a certified PGA Professional and a Keperra Junior Golf pack which includes a Keperra logoed shirt and cap. All golf equipment is also supplied by the Club and we can cater for both left and right handed players.

Key objectives of the program consist of encouraging boys and girls to play golf, an emphasis on FUN and safety, learning golf techniques, etiquette and skills, provide access to practice facilities and on course play.

KCGC has created a six level pathway so that it is easier for the junior golfer and their parents to measure their golfing progress. It is estimated that it will take a full term (8 weeks) for the junior golfer to advance to the next level. A GOLF SKILLS TEST will be held regularly so that it will be possible for the junior golfer to advance to the next level.

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GREAT NEWS! Renovations to the Hills Community Centre have been completed so we will be moving back there in May. The Bowls Section started back on Wednesday 3rd May.

Activities for May/June • 19th May Hoy for Groceries & BBQ. • 26th May Beetles for chocolates • 2nd June Bingo & Bring-a-plate, Trade Table & Podiatrist • 9th June Hoy for Groceries & hairdresser • 16th June Trivia.

A sincere thanks to The Church of Christ and the Hills Uniting Church for hosting our events for the past four months.

Don’t forget our Indoor Bowls every Wednesday & Fridays from 1pm to 3pm. Also cards are played every Friday morning 10.15am to noon after our meeting.

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On Easter Saturday Jane Keenan, known as Jean or Jeannie slipped quietly away. A Memorial service was held on 27 April 2017.

Pine Rivers Shire Council workmen planted trees along Ferny Way in October 1972, the next day the trees lay wilting on the ground supposedly pulled by thoughtless vandals. Scottish born Mrs Jean Keenan of Illuta Avenue was just not able to stand such waste of trees and labour and was observed on her knees replanting the lot.

‘Adviser Ladies’ were always keen to work with gentle Jeannie, who is recorded in the 1974-1988 time-books as a regular attender with a total of 450 hours as a collating table hand for the local Progress Association’s Adviser. As part of the army of unpaid volunteers, the friendly Keenan family undertook letterbox deliveries of the Adviser for over 20 years.

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Counsellor’s Column with Robin Botic

Dear Robin, I’ve been struggling with a very serious problem in our marriage.

Ten years ago I found out my husband had a serious gambling problem. I’ve tried everything to get him to stop. I hid it from everyone, particularly his family. In the last few years he has got us into so much debt that they now know. My family and our children have bailed us out before. He has attended various support and self-help groups like G.A, but only when he has really stuffed up or I have threatened to leave. He promises the world but delivers nothing.

I‘m just so exhausted, I don’t think I can go on any longer. He has no care about what it is doing to us. The lies he tells and the blame he lays on me to con money out of anyone has no limit. I feel I have been ripped apart by it. We were financially secure ten years ago. We owned our own house, had two properties and a good super fund. Everything to look forward to. Now we are mortgaged up to our ears, have lost most of our friends and alienated our families.

The last thing he has done is just too awful. I can’t go outside the house. I feel so ashamed. He, under the most deceitful of lies which involved blackening my name, extracted $4000 from this beautiful elderly lady who has been my friend for years. This happened six months ago. I wondered why she was treating me strangely and I only found out because she came around last week desperate for the money or some of it to be returned as promised. I confronted him and we had the most awful of awful rows. I feel so horrid for her because I know how much she needed that money and I know there is no way we can pay it back.

We can’t go to the family again. I don’t know what to do. He was a good person and I loved him so much before this all happened.

I’ve covered for him for the last time. Will he ever change? I’m scared about what will happen if I leave him.

Jennifer Dear Jennifer, Will he ever change? That nobody knows the answer to, not even him. However, while you keep covering for him as you have done you are actually helping to feed his addiction. Stay with your resolve not to support him in that way any longer. It is very scary to let go of the support and protection you have given. But who or what were you really supporting/protecting?

Where did it get either of you? Maybe this is the only way your husband has a chance of choosing to change and to take responsibility for himself.

What you have to decide is if, or how, you are going to look after yourself. If you haven’t already done so, take the legal steps necessary to protect any of your remaining assets and yourself from any liability for future debt that he will incur. Don’t work on the hope that he may change. How much has that hope cost you so far? It may also be helpful for you to understand what motivated you to stay as long as you have. Was it love/fear or a mixture of both? Judging yourself harshly for what you have or have not done is not the point. Understanding how it did or did not serve you, then having the courage to act on that knowing, is what will serve you best now and in the future.

Obtaining professional support to work through the difficult emotional issues you are faced with would be advisable before you make any final decisions. Although you may have sought the support of agencies such as the Gambling Help Line before, what you were wanting from them then has probably changed.

Being in a different space may make what they have to offer you more useful to your present needs.

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Nick Elston

For Ferny Grove Upgrade Samford Rd

Last month I wrote about my service in the Australian Army, my deployment overseas and at home on operations to provide assistance to Queenslanders after Cyclones, Larry and Yasi. Once again Cyclone Debbie has reminded us of how vulnerable we can all be at times.

It also reminds me that when people pull together, we can achieve great things. However, talking about it is not going to get the job done. Results come from real action, from getting amongst it and fixing the real problems.

This is exactly what I’ve been doing. I’ve been doorknocking my electorate, visiting schools and sports clubs and talking to local businesses, chambers of commerce and social support organisations. In the mail, you may have received my introduction flyer and my community survey. These Survey results together with the invaluable feedback I’ve received from the community are already identifying key issues which have been neglected and are in vital need of action.

Road congestion is one of the stand out issues. The Samford Road Corridor has reached its capacity and residents are spending far too much time travelling in unnecessary congestion. With over 950 additional residences and over 1500 additional cars expected from

the new development in Upper Kedron, this serious congestion problem is only going to get worse.With no current plans to fix this issue, we can expect to be spending more time on this road and less time with our families. The Samford Road Corridor needs urgent upgrading and we need to fight hard to ensure action on this starts before thousands of more vehicles join the queue.You can help by signing this petition and adding your voice to the cause.

Please visit www.upgradesamford.com.au to sign the petition and don’t forget to share on Facebook to help us reach as many people as possible.

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Dickson News

from your Federal Member for Dickson PETER DUTTON

Red Shield Appeal

The Salvation Army’s annual Red Shield Appeal doorknock will take place on the 27th and 28th of May. This great cause provides help to those down on their luck or in significant need.

As Chairman of the Pine Rivers District Red Shield Appeal, I’d urge people where possible to get involved as volunteers or by raising funds.

Hills Carnivale

The Hills Carnivale is taking place from 12pm – 7:30pm on May 27 at George Wilmore Park. This is a free event that can be enjoyed by the whole family with children entertainers, musicians, rides, shopping and more.

I will be hosting a stall so come and say hi to me and my friendly staff!

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Anzac Day

This year marks the centenary of some of the most significant battles of World War One and the 75th anniversary of crucial events in World War Two including the bombing of Darwin and the Kokoda campaign which in part halted the Japanese advance on Australia.

I was privileged to attend several ANZAC ceremonies within Dickson on Anzac Day and also to attend numerous commemorations at are our schools leading up to April 25th.

It’s particularly inspiring to see the growing numbers of young people taking time to remember the sacrifices of past generations to preserve the Australia we enjoy today.

Tax Cuts for Small-Medium Businesses

Businesses in Hills district will benefit from company tax cuts under the Coalition’s Enterprise Tax Plan.

Almost 14,000 small and medium businesses across Dickson will have their company tax rates lowered enabling them to reinvest in their business, grow that business and increase jobs.

Across Queensland 540,000 businesses will benefit.

Businesses are the backbone of the economy. Nationwide they employ 6.5 million people – more than half the Australian workforce.

More information on the tax cuts and other support for small business can be found at www.business.gov.au/smallbusiness

Abolition of 457 Visas and changes to Australian Citizenship

As Minister for Immigration and Border Protection I joined the Prime Minister recently to make two important announcements for our nation.

The first was the abolition of the 457 visa programme for foreign workers.

We want to ensure that Australian workers have absolute first priority for jobs.

A new visa process will enable businesses who cannot find a suitably skilled Australian worker to still employ a worker from overseas, but there will be far tighter requirements to do so.

The second announcement is to strengthen the integrity of Australian citizenship by putting Australian values at the heart of the process and requirements.

Our reforms will ensure applicants are competent in English, have been a permanent resident for at least four years and are committed to our democracy and way of life.

Membership of the Australian family is a privilege and should be granted to those who support our values, respect our laws and want to work hard by integrating and contributing to an even better Australia.

Stay in touch through Facebook and my website www. peterdutton.com.au where you can sign up for my e-newsletter. You can always reach my office on 07 3205 9977.

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Ryan News

from your Federal Member for Ryan JANE PRENTICE

Lower taxes delivered for small business

The Coalition Government has delivered on our commitment of lower taxes for Australia’s 2.1 million small businesses – including more than 13,000 small businesses registered in Ryan.

The Ten Year Enterprise Tax Plan will cut the small business tax rate to its lowest level in 50 years.

We have also increased, by 90,000, the number of businesses to which this tax cut applies, by making a sensible change to the definition of a small business – from a turnover of $2 million per year to $10 million.

If every small business employed just one more person we would have no unemployment in Australia. Small business makes up more than 97 per cent of businesses in Australia and employs almost 5 million Australians. The Coalition Government wants to see this number grow. By delivering lower taxes, more Australians can start a small business and hire more people.

By cutting the company tax rate and broadening the definition of small business, more local businesses will be able to access the instant asset write-off programme. This will extend eligibility for instantly writing-off new equipment to more small businesses so they can buy new equipment worth $20,000 or less and claim it back straight away. I encourage all small businesses in our electorate to take advantage of this write-off before it ends on 30 June 2017. Visit https://www. ato.gov.au/general/new-legislation/in-detail/direct-taxes/ income-tax-for-businesses/reducing-the-corporate-taxrate/ for more information.

Staffing the Gaythorne RSL ANZAC Day Stall with Nick Elston

Show your support for your favourite ‘local’ by nominating them for this award.

There are two award categories – People’s Choice and The National Fish and Chips Awards.

All fish and chips will be rated by five criteria – taste, service, choice, information and labelling.

The National Winner will be announced on 28 September 2017 at the National Seafood Industry Awards in Sydney.

For more information and to vote, go to www. fishandchipsawards.com.au.

Coffee Mornings

This month I will be hosting my regular “coffee catch-ups” on Wednesday 17 May at “The Clean Bean” on Samford Road from 7am and “Poshamocha” at Ferny Grove from 8:15am.

Drop by for a chat and I will shout you a coffee!

Best fish and chips in Ryan

Do you have a favourite local fish and chip shop?

Nominations for the 2017 Australian Fish and Chips Awards are officially open and the search is on for Australia’s best.

Although we lack beaches here in the Ryan electorate; we are not short on delicious fish and chips.

We have many much loved fish and chip shops in Ryan which are strong contenders for the top spot.

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The Ferny Report Mark Furner M.P.

State Member for Ferny Grove

Ferny Grove Upper Kedron Plan

Before the last election I promised to ensure the Queensland Government ‘call in’ the Cedar Woods development in Upper Kedron. This meant the Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, Hon Jackie Trad, was able to use her Ministerial power to review the development which had been already approved by the Brisbane City Council (BCC).

In June 2015, after reviewing over 1,600 public submissions, the Deputy Premier formally rejected the original development.

In place of the original 1,350 lots approved by BCC the Deputy Premier re-issued the development with approval for 480 lots only.

Prior to any future development considerations on the site, BCC was further directed under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 to undertake updated planning for the Ferny Grove and Upper Kedron area.

Since the middle of 2016, BCC has been working to follow this direction.

At the end of last month the Deputy Premier approved BCC’s request to proceed to public consultations on their draft Ferny Grove/Upper Mark Furner M.P. Kedron Neighbourhood commemorating our servicemen Plan. Once the BCC releases and women the plan publically, residents will have 30 business days to provide feedback to the council.

There are a number of changes Council are proposing which will affect our current landscape into the future. It is important to remember that neighbourhood planning is a matter for councils to determine in consultation with the community. It is critical you take the chance to have your say at this stage.

Many people have raised with me the issue of a southern access road, and I’d encourage concerned residents to ensure this is highlighted when lodging submissions. Following the public consultation period BCC will need to consider whether or not to make amendments to the draft plan as a result of the feedback received.

To keep up-to-date about the release of the Ferny Grove/Upper Kedron Neighbourhood Plan, including when it opens for community consultation, you can access information on BCC’s website at the following web address: goo.gl/8Fnv2K.

Ferny Grove High School Hall

Ferny Grove High School is currently nearing the limits of its capacity with close to 1,700 students now in attendance. When the school opened in 1980 the structure which is now serving as the school hall was never envisioned to serve such a large student population. Along with the P&C I have sponsored a petition on the Queensland Parliament website calling on Education Queensland to address this issue. To sign the petition and support the school go to goo.gl/QSqUsz.

ANZAC Day

This year marks the 100 year anniversary of the charge of the light-horse at Beersheba. Two thirds of all Australians lost in WWI were killed in 1917 alone, and I was honoured to play a small part in commemorating our servicemen and women at the many ANZAC Day services I attended across the electorate last month.

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THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN THUMBS DOWN to whatever happened

to the ABC as our National Broadcaster specialising in free and fair journalism. It is now a national mouthpiece for minorities and anyone with a grudge to ‘knock Australia and it’s values. It would be nice to see the ABC employ at least one impartial on-air person with the ability to report all sides of an issue!

THUMBS DOWN to our super popular government in Qld that employs more than 1000 spin doctors to tell us what we are allowed to know. Lucky we do not really need the money for anything else in Queensland.

THUMBS UP to a string of public holidays

and great weather to enjoy them. Easter, Anzac Day and Labor Party Day all finish off the swimming season nicely. Can we order the same conditions for Christmas please?

THUMBS DOWN to news that in NSW 25% of new homes are purchased by non-nationals.

I bet if Queenslanders were allowed to know, this figure would be much higher. If they were aware of the current water, electricity and gas prices, would they still buy?

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