The Eatons Echo Community Newspaper - October 2021

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TRIUMPHING IN TOKYO

Kirralee, a student at Genesis College, Bray Park, has just returned from the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Read her story on page 11.

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Redirect Your Groceries For Good

Food insecurity—another world issue drastically worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. And another world issue that our community is striving to solve on a local basis.

The Mini Farm Project (MFP), a community initiative established to eliminate food insecurity, makes use of special purpose urban and peri-urban farms. Each farm is specially designed to produce food for those in need, with the help of local charities and food relief agencies. It is the MFP’s belief that our community’s vulnerable members deserve access to nutritious food—always.

By converting underutilised spaces into urban farms to grow good quality food, this registered charity is saving livelihoods all round—and turning the heads of generous locals willing to offer more helping hands. Moreover, you can find the MFP locally at Samford with the organisation leasing half an acre from Millen Farm. In addition, they have partnered with Meals on Wheels Pine Rivers & Districts and grows fresh nutritious produce at no cost to Meals on Wheels. This allows them to divert funds that they would have spent on produce to other vital services. Liam (pictured on the left) is the Samford sites farmer and he works hard on the farm to supply a weekly Liam Dolan,MFP Farmer delivery to Meals on Wheels. with CEO & Founder of the MFP also grows and delivers free produce to our neighbourhoods, and has harnessed the power MFP Nick Steiner of Patreon—their fresh website—to set up a fundraising initiative where people can sign up to support them. Monthly pledges start as low as $3.70 (the price of a coffee!). Alternatively, there is the option of making a custom pledge. The links to this great initiative are https:// www.patreon.com/minifarmproject and https://www.mfp.org.au/.

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As well as their fundraising initiative on Patreon, MFP has partnered with schools and universities to ensure these farms have a flow on community development effect outside of the supported charities. They are currently seeking philanthropic donors to get involved with bringing two new farms to fruition—one in Logan, the other in the Caboolture/ Dakabin area. As a registered charity, all of MFP’s donations are, of course, tax deductible.

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New Shopping Centre Planned for Joyner

A LOCAL shopping centre is planned to be developed in the heart of Joyner with the aim of bringing convenience and retail variety to residents.

Joyner Central has been designed to reflect the local attributes of the Joyner area and provide a unique open dining and communal space where community members, families and residents can come to meet and gather.

The proposed centre will be located on the corner of Young’s Crossing Road and Gordon’s Crossing Road East and will feature 15 specialty stores, 275 free car parking spaces, alfresco dining options and medical, health and wellbeing services.

Board Approval has also been secured for a new full-line supermarket with drive through and click and collect services.

A development application has been lodged with Moreton Bay Regional Council to deliver the $29 million development by 2023. Construction is expected to start in 2022, subject to approval, and is expected to provide up to 290 jobs during construction and upon project completion.

The family behind the development is Lancini Property Group, a family owned and operated business that has been developing shopping destinations throughout Queensland for 40 years.

Lancini Property Group have a long history of owning and operating their shopping centres long after development completion. Over the years, they have become heavily involved in the communities their shopping centres are located in.

Community consultation is currently underway and the Lancini Property Group is encouraging the local Joyner residents to contribute to some of the centre’s features and potential tenants by filling out their Community Ideas Form that can be found

An artists render of the proposed shopping centre on the website www.joynercentral.com.au Project Key Facts • Estimated project value: $29 Million • Full line 3800m2 supermarket with contactless drive through • Approximately 15 new specialty stores • Multiple alfresco dining options • Approximately 275 free car parks • Vehicle and pedestrian access off Gordon’s Crossing Road East and Young’s Crossing Road • Landscaped plaza and community meeting place, trees and communal seating • Centre amenities including Parent’s Room and disabled facilities • Free Centre Wifi • Approximately 290 jobs will be created during construction and upon project completion

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Scouts Plant 3000 Trees for Local Koalas

Recipe of the month Tuna & Pea Patties

Ingredients • 2 Cups Frozen Peas • 3/4 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs • 3 eggs • 1/4 Cup Plain Flour • 185g Canned Tuna in oil • 250g pkt microwave rice • 2 Garlic Cloves

Method: Mash peas in a bowl and add breadcrumbs, flour, garlic, tuna. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper.

Heat half the oil in a pan.

Place 1/4 of pea mixture in the pan and flatten slightly with a spatula. Repeat to form 6 patties. Cook for 3 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.

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COVID-19: At the time of going to press (30th September 2021), information contained within this issue is correct. As the situation with the COVID health crisis is ever changing, we urge you to contact organisers of any events listed within our publication if you are doubtful about times and dates. For more information, visit www.echo-news.com.au or email admin@echo-news.com.au The deadline for our next November edition is 21 October Page 6 - October 2021, The Eatons Echo

The scouts planting trees in the environmental corridor

Over the past two years, with the assistance of Landcare and WIRES, the Albany Scout Group have partnered with the local CSR Warner Quarry to replant a wildlife corridor at the rear of the clay mine site on Kremzow Road, Warner.

The re-establishment of the wildlife corridor ensures the existing vegetation onsite at the mine connects with the district habitat corridors. These corridors support natural processes and wildlife movement and is also known to be in the home range for a few urban koalas. Volunteers from Albany Creek Scout Group, Pine Rivers Koala Care, The Rotary Club of Albany Creek and Bushcare all came together with one aim to achieve the replanting of this environmental corridor. With A great turnout from the Scouts at the community and tree replanting day industry partners, the goal was to achieve long-term urban koala survivability, habitat protection and rehabilitation.

Citizen science education was delivered via an outdoor classroom ‘on the quarry’ on these tree planting days which has promoted environmental stewardship, local responsibility, and community capacity.

Scouts can achieve amazing things when working together.

The children and their families have learnt about clay mining, weed management, tree selection, tree planting, koala habitats and things to do to protect koalas that live amongst us. In addition to planting trees, the Scouts have collected old towels and donated them to Pine Rivers Koala Care to assist with the transportation of injured animals to the wildlife hospitals.

This joint project has brought a number of community groups together to share knowledge, resources and to promote more responsibility within our community to care for our wildlife.

The Albany Creek Scout Group offers fun, friendship, skills and confidence for youth of all abilities from ages 5years to 25years. For more information please email contact@ albanycreek.scoutsqld.com.au www.echo-news.com.au

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In 2017, after living abroad and in Sydney for many years, author K. M. Steele, made the decision to return to Brisbane, and settle in the Hills district.

While teaching creative writing and English Literature is her day job, she continues to build on the success of her debut novel, Return to Tamarlin, published in 2014, and recently teamed up with local up-and-coming outfit, Hawkeye Publishing, for the release of her second novel, Hunt for the Virgin Rainbow. Hawkeye has authors from all over Australia, with two, in addition to K. M. Steele, also from the local area. Hawkeye Publishing decided to sign K. M. Steele because she’s a master at comedic crime.

The first in a series of three, Hunt for the Virgin Rainbow, follows three jewel thieves as they attempt to steal the famous opal, the Virgin Rainbow (it does exist!), from a gallery in Coober Pedy. Throw in some camels, a helicopter, a cast of eccentric supporting characters and authentically captured landscape, and you have a cinematic, comedic romp through that starts in the Australian Outback, moves to Canada and returns to Queensland for the inevitable showdown. The main character, Mallory Cash, a mistress of disguise and a resourceful jewel thief, will return in Books 2 and 3: Race for the Topaz Stallion and Dash for the Diamond Crown.

K. M. Steele is appeared at Albany Creek Library on September 11th from 10.30am -noon with publisher Carolyn Martinez and local author C. T. Mitchell. As well as talking about the process of writing and publishing, the panel will discussed the history of pulp fiction in Australia.

For more information about events like this at the Albany Creek Library, simply visit the Moreton Bay Region Libraries website https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ libraries/Home If you would like to know more about K. M. Steele and her work, she can be found on Facebook at www. facebook.com/KMSteele1967

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Doctor By Day. Rocker By Night.

It’s not everyday you come across a GP that also fronts a successful indie Rock band! However, local doctor, Dr Peter Clarke is one of them.

By day, Peter tends to clients at the Eatons Central 7 Day Family Practice. Come night fall, you can find him writing, recording and performing music with his band Mermaid Avenue.

Mermaid Avenue is an indie rock/alt.country band from Warner/Eatons Hill. They were formed in 2015 and, since first cutting their teeth live in 2015, they have become a regular feature on the Brisbane scene, driven by the prolific songwriting of Peter and musicianship of Chris Wong and Mike Kearey (guitars), Mark Egan (bass), Casey Lee (keys), and Anthony Judd (drums).

To date, the band have been very well received critically and have recently completed recording songs for their second album ‘Sugartown’ at The Barn Recording Studio in the Lockyer Valley.

Furthermore, they have just released their fourth single from the album ‘Old with You’, mixed by iconic Australian producer Lachlan ‘magoo’ Goold who has also worked with artists such as Midnight Oil, Powderfinger, Kate Miller-Heidke and Custard. Incidentally, the song was Banks Radio Australia’s number 1 tune for August!

Dr Peter Clarke at work in All this success isn’t bad for a band with a lead singer that has only started singing and playing the Eatons Central 7 Day guitar in his 20’s! Musicality comes naturally to Peter. As he explains he has had no formal Family Practice training and essentially self -taught.

‘I did not start singing or playing guitar until my early 20’s.

I was essentially put in front of a microphone to sing when I was asked by a mate to join a band based on some lyrics/ bad poetry of mine he found lying around after a few beers one night,’ said Dr Peter.

‘I was a terrible singer then with absolutely no idea what I was doing. I had a few singing lessons once I heard a recording of myself and figured out how bad I was but since then I have taught myself to sing over the years through trial and error.’

The band’s music is available on Spotify, iTunes, Applemusic, Bandcamp, CD baby, and much more. You can also learn more about the band over on their website www. mermaidavenueband.com Dr Peter Clarke with the gang at The Barn Recording Studio

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Sports

The Wolves Women Show Their Bark

Celebrations are in full swing at the Everton Wolves Junior Australian Football League (JAFL) club with their U15.5 Girls Division 3 winning the AFLQ juniors Grand Final last month.

The Grand Final took place on the first weekend in September at the AFLQ Headquarters, Cansdale Street, Yeronga. Despite stiff opposition, the ladies triumphed!

Last year, due to low numbers, the team was merged with the Ipswich Eagles and they only won 2.5 games. However, this year, with some good recruiting from the players, the club was able to form their own team with nine brand new players to AFL from the squad of 21. They were part of this year’s 30% growth at the Everton Wolves JAFC. Some of the girls have been playing since 2015 and were part of the first Girls team at Everton in 2016. Seven of the girls are from the first female team to make finals in 2019.

Charles Tibbitts, President of the Everton Wolves AFL could not be prouder of the clubs all -female team who have worked incredibly hard all year to develop their skills.

‘These girls have shown an amazing camaraderie to become a great group that plays as a team,’ said Charles.

‘The skills have increased week by week and nothing stopped them from training and playing as a group. They are an inspiration to all girls, that anyone can play AFL and all are welcome down at The Den.’ The club trains at the 93 Mott Street, Gaythorne. Players are welcome from ages 8years old to 17 years old.

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A Tremendous Time in Tokyo for Local Paralympian

Year 12—365 days of knuckling down on schoolwork, rostering your work schedule around all the 18th parties and losing sleep over binging the latest hit TV series.

Not for Kirralee, a student at Genesis College, Bray Park, however.

This local champ has spent the better half of her year 12 experience underwater, fighting to either make or break her dreams of becoming a Paralympian swimmer. And that she did by getting selected for the Tokyo Paralympic Games swim team, where she excelled!

On Wednesday 25th August, Kirralee made a fantastic Paralympic debut scoring a Personal Best in the 100m Butterfly S13. While she didn’t make the final of the Butterfly for that night, she did a fantastic job achieving her PB. Following on from her success in the Butterfly, Kirralee went on to swim a terrific race in the 50m Freestyle. Although placing Fourth, she unfortunately just missed out on a position in the finals.

The whole school cheered Kirralee on from campus!

Her selection and participation in the Games ignited a chain reaction of praise and inspiration across her senior squad at Genesis Sport & Aquatics, most of which grew up in the water with her.

Genesis College, her squad, and her club, all supported every step of her journey—and celebrated her achievement of the end goal just as fervently with videos and gatherings. For many of her peers, it was encouraging to see someone so close to home make it so far.

Rick Pendleton, Kirralee’s coach and a former Paralympic swimmer himself, explains, ‘Just seeing an ordinary person, or someone you have grown up with, go on to achieve provides others with the idea that reaching your dreams is possible’.

Since coming to Genesis in 2018, he always thought Kirralee’s bright future was likely, with her promising racing speed and good composure. He says, ‘Kirralee seems to be a very intelligent girl who is in control of her surroundings. The level of drive that it has taken to perform this year whilst going through year 12 would have been no easy feat.’

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What's On at the Albany Creek Library!

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

Please note, all MBRC Libraries are operating in line with Queensland’s Covid Safe Future Roadmap, including adhering to social distancing requirements.

Crime myths with Dr Emily Moir: Saturday 9th October. 10.30am-noon Youth crime is in the headlines but is it really out of control?

Criminologist and USC lecturer Dr Emily Moir explains what she does for a living and debunks this and other crime myths, including when and how penalties work to stop offenders.

Researching Your Scottish History: Monday 11th

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Finding out about your Scottish ancestors is a bit different but can be very rewarding.

The character arc: psychology, the hero’s & heroine’s journey: Saturday 16th October: 9.30am 1.30pm

In both fiction or non-fiction, characters are the pillars of a good story. This workshop, driven by group discussion and writing exercises, explores where literature and psychology converge.

Good Nutrition for Seniors: Monday 18th October:

11am - noon

Good nutrition will help you stay healthy and independent for longer. This presentation will cover the types of foods, vitamins and minerals that will promote healthy ageing, provide tips and tricks for weight management and strategies to assist with a reduced appetite and improve motivation.

Playtime: Every Friday at 9am - 9.45am Introduce your child to the wonderful world of free play. Have fun playing with your child, making up stories together and sharing in their delight as they make new discoveries.

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Lego Engineers Club: First and Third Friday of the month, 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Develop design thinking and engineering skills as you build and create with LEGO ® bricks. Meet other brick fans and complete challenges, group builds, and more! Ideal for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Tinker Tank: Second Friday of the month, 3.30pm 4pm

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

Conversational English : Every Thursday, 2pm 2.30pm.

Meet up with new friends and exchange exciting ideas while you build your confidence speaking conversational English in a relaxed and comfortable space. Free. No bookings required - just drop in.

Baby Rhyme Time: Every Tuesday 9.30am, Every Thursday 10.30am, Every Saturday 10.30am

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A Musical Masterpiece Coming Soon!

For over 40 years, an Iconic Building sat high on top of Bowen Hills overlooking Brisbane.

A venue that could hold over 5,000 people and that was, in Australia, an integral part of the most defining decades of popular music. From before the birth of Rock’n’Roll to the post punk ‘New Wave’ movement.

From the 1940’s to the early 80’s, Cloudland Ballroom played host to a multitude of National and International acts. The building was THE Social Hub of not only Brisbane. It attracted regular partygoers from regional areas throughout Queensland, New South Wales and beyond.

The overnight demolition of Cloudland Ballroom in 1982 stunned not only the local residents, but people from all corners of the globe who had attended the venue during its lifetime.

The culmination of a decade of Research and Development, Cloudland the Musical is a story filled with drama and controversy. If there was ever a Musical to be written based on real events, this is it. After all, Cloudland played host to many of the Music Icons that other Musicals have been written about!

With a stunning cast of over 30 world-class singers, actors, musicians and dancers and exquisitely choreographed by Kylie

Talented dancers will wow the crowds

A scene from the musical Wall, Cloudland the Musical is a visual feast.

Each song has been carefully selected from the vast array of Australian and International bands that played at this venue.

Featuring the music of: The Bee Gees, Buddy Holly, Dragon, The Angels, Jerry Lee Lewis, UB40, Cold Chisel, Johnny O’Keefe, Midnight Oil, Australian Crawl, Normie Rowe, Mental as Anything, Bill Haley, The Stray Cats, Split Enz and more. The score comprises of predominantly Australian songs, which have been specially arranged for the band in this production.

Cloudland the Musical, is the story of how this Iconic venue impacted the youth of Queensland and beyond for over five decades. Cloudland was no ordinary venue and this is definitely no ordinary Musical! The use of 21st Century technology and masterfully created digital images bring to life this important part of the rise of the Australian Music scene.

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A New Era of Freshness at Charlie’s

Since it planted its roots in Everton Park over 20 years at 4am at the Rocklea Markets, ago, Charlie’s Fruit Market has blossomed into an hand picking the store’s produce for the day. Quality and freshness iconic staple in our landscape.

However, if you have driven by 473 South Pine Road in recent months, you may notice that the store has had somewhat of a transformation thanks to its new owner - aptly named Charlie!

After being in business since the age of 15, Charlie had a vision to transform, not just Charlie’s, but the complex as a whole, into a modern-day health hub. With the injection of fresh energy (and finance!) into the project, Charlie’s vision has now become a reality, with businesses such as BodyFit, Studio Pilates, City Cave, and Vegan Yum taking up residence in the complex, complimenting Charlie’s Fruit Market’s healthy vision. Indeed, it is a treat to walk through the doors of the newly refurbished store with fresh produce lining the shelves. Although recently renovated with a bright new look, there is no sterile supermarket feel here. Instead, to maintain its barn-like charm, Charlie has rebuilt the store into a character marketplace that retains the friendly country-style atmosphere welcomed in today’s society.

‘Charlie’s has always had an authentic feel, and I really wanted to keep that character in store,’ said Charlie.

‘I am delighted with the outcome of the refurbishments. We pride ourselves in offering something the supermarkets do not - good old-fashioned service with a smile. We encourage the whole community to pop down and say hi.’

Charlie, along with experienced store manager Johnny, endeavours to take Charlie’s to the next level, giving their wonderful customers the highest quality and freshest local produce. In fact, you can find Johnny every single morning

are never compromised. The store also strives to cater for all of their customers’ needs, with a variety of products available, including Vegan, Gluten free, and Lactose free items. Furthermore, Charlie’s also features Charlie’s Squeeze - a Juice bar serving fresh juice, smoothies, açai bowls, as well as a variety of vegan, nonvegan and allergen friendly sweet Charlie looks forward to and savoury snacks! Plus, don’t welcoming you to his new forget to grab a delicious Lund look store coffee - a mild chocolaty roast served on all milk options at no additional charge.

In keeping up with the times, Charlies now offers a convenient contactless ordering and delivery service. Customers can head onto their website to Order Online and have groceries delivered (within a 25km radius). Alternatively, you can always ‘Click and Collect’ just like at the supermarkets—but better!

Don’t delay - pop down and THINK LOCAL & SHOP LOCAL at Charlies Fruit Market today! The store is open from 6am to 9pm, 7 days per week.

For more details, head over and visit their website https:// charliesfruitmarket.com.au or follow them on social media at https://www.facebook.com/charliesfruitmarket/, @ charliesfruitmarket on instagram for regular great specials.

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! Everton Park’s oldest fruit and vegetable store has new owners!

Pop down and say hi to the friendly team in their newly refurbished store.

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Feature Welcome to Echo News annual spring health and wellbeing guide, The Health Hub. This edition is jam packed with health and wellbeing news and information from around the region!

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Is hearing in background noise difficult for you? Are you often asking loved ones to repeat themselves? Do you have annoying ringing in the ears? Is your son or daughter speaking loudly? Impact Hearing is a Samford Village local independent hearing clinic here to help solve all your hearing issues.

Dendra opened the permanent hearing clinic ”Impact Hearing” in the main street of Samford Village in 2017.

Dendra lives locally and comes into the community as a very experienced, university trained audiologist with over 15 years in the hearing industry. Hearing impairment is something she is very passionate about, in particular helping both adults and children with hearing assessments and rehabilitation solutions.

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the challenges of hearing loss and is an expert with hearing aids.

Dendra is often travelling to remote areas of Queensland to test school children’s hearing making her very community focused to play her part in ensuring children’s hearing is not affecting their educational opportunities.

Impact Hearing offers hearing assessments to children and adults, all brands of hearing aids, assistive listening devices and tinnitus solutions. Noise, musician and swim plugs are also solutions offered.

If you are wondering about your hearing contact Dendra for a complimentary hearing screening, obligation free hearing aid trial or come in and introduce yourself.

Pop in today or call for an appointment on 07 3289 5563.

The clinic is located at 18b/19 Main Street Samford Village (next to Domino’s). More details can be found on www.impacthearing.com.au

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Rehabilitation For Your Best Life

The rehabilitation unit and allied health team at North West Private Hospital in Everton Park continues to grow in response to community needs, since opening with its purpose-built, light-filled gym and consulting rooms on the hospital’s ground level in June last year.

Allied Health Manager Graeme Walker said while the team works with a wide variety of patients, the Day Patient Rehabilitation Programs are particularly popular – including arthritis exercise, chronic pain program, and the newest: a cancer care program.

“The service has grown beyond our expectations in the first year.

“We see patients for surgical reasons or medical reasons to help them recover – and we can provide physiotherapy, occupational therapy, exercise physiology, also psychology, speech therapy and dietetics,” he said.

The Day Programs generally run twice a week, for two to three hours at a time, over a six week period – available to eligible privately insured and veteran patients from hospitals and directly from the community.

The Arthritis Day Rehab program provides exercise specifically tailored to help those struggling with the aches and pains of arthritis. Graeme said as well as providing potential to reduce joint pain, exercise also has potential to improve joint mobility and aid better mental health.

“Many Australians aren’t aware that there are simple proactive ways to address arthritis, long before it reaches the point of being a debilitating condition, and ideally

preventing that entirely.”

Graeme said the Pain Day Rehab program also offers small group education sessions on topics including explaining pain, pain and exercise, managing pain and pharmacy / medications and pain.

The newest addition to the Day Rehab offerings is an education and exercise program supporting people who have experienced a decline in functioning and quality of life as a result of cancer treatment.

Cancer treatment can affect the ability to perform everyday activities, and by combining education and exercise, our multidisciplinary team at North West Private Hospital works to help empower people to maintain an active and fulfilling life through the CancerCare ACTIVATE program.

Participants can be at various stages of their journey, whether that be before, during or after any treatment.

The program is designed to assist individuals to maximise participation in an active and fulfilling life, with a focus on functional and psychological wellbeing.

Referrals into the North West Private Day Patient Rehabilitation Programs can be made by GPs or medical specialists and one of the hospital’s three rehabilitation physicians will meet with the patient and assess their needs.

To learn more, see Day Patient Rehabilitation under ‘Our Services’ at northwestprivatehospital.com.au or phone 3353 7409.

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Medicinal Cannabis and More

From Keperra Compounding Pharmacy Since 2018, when the Federal Government relaxed restrictions around prescribing medicinal cannabis, thousands of Australians are now using it to treat conditions like chronic pain and mental health conditions.

If conventional treatments are not satisfactory, a doctor may consider a trial of medicinal cannabis. In the past, it has been a long process to obtain a prescription. A common perception with medicinal cannabis is that it can be very difficult for patients to find doctors who are knowledgeable and interested. Furthermore, the products are quite expensive and there can be many hurdles, paperwork and so forth, before a prescription can be obtained.

The good news is that we have access to clinics locally.

Keperra Medical Centre in Dallas Parade, Keperra have been running clinics for over a year now. The experienced and knowledgable team can assist with the prescription of medical cannabis and can streamline the process, with access only taking about a week.

Another perception that medical professionals often hear is that "I'd rather be using medical cannabis than opioid products any day. But it is so expensive to access” The cost of medicinal cannabis has been reduced considerably in recent years. This is due to its

popularity and the vast number of products that are now available. The doctors at Keperra Medical Centre are mindful about the importance of value for money when prescribing medicinal cannabis and can discuss costings.

Treating Pain is holistic, taking medication is often part of the solution, lifestyle factors such as diet, sleep and functionality are also as important. The team at Keperra Compounding Pharmacy always ensure their clients have a good understanding of all that can be done to improve pain and wellbeing.

Medicinal cannabis is by no means all that is available from Keperra’s Compounding Pharmacy. The Pharmacists work with you and your doctor to find the best option for you. This may be medicinal cannabis or one of many options such as PEA and LDN that are used in the management of pain. It is most often the case that patients and doctors are not aware of what is actually available from a compounding pharmacy.

A good example is the pain creams. Up to four medications can be incorporated at once to provide a highly effective pain cream that can be applied directly to and penetrate deeply into the area that is hurting.

If you or someone you know would like more information about medicinal cannabis or any of the pain options available please call Keperra’s Compounding Pharmacy 3355 3905

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A Wicked Performance coming soon

An update from The Hills Players Community Theatre Group Local theatre group, The Hills Players are super excited to be performing their next play, ‘The Witch in 204’, by Barbara Pease Weber. It is by Arrangement with ORIGINTM Theatrical, on behalf of Samuel French, A Concord Theatricals Company.

We know you’re going to love this comedy, as much as the group have loved rehearsing for it. There are so many great characters, and so much witty dialogue - it’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

The performances will take place on the 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th November at St Matthews Church, Church Road, Mitchelton.

Patrons are advised to arrive at 7.30pm for a 7.45pm start. To make a booking please phone 3351 4496 or 3355 7319. Please note, the correction to the dates advised in the previous edition of Hills Echo. Cost is $15 for adults and students are $10.

Below is a flyer for more information and we’d love to see you there.

If you’d like to get involved with The Hills Players Community Theatre Group, or if you’d like to lend a hand putting this entertaining play on, please contact us at HillsPlayers@ gmail.com You can also keep up to date with events by following The Hills Players on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ The-HillsPlayers-Inc-272967861039 or visit their website https:// thehillsplayers.com

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Park Jam will Pack a Punch at Petrie

and settle in for an afternoon of entertainment,’said Mayor Flannery.

Other Park Jams Locations and Dates: • Brennan Park, Bongaree , Sunday 3 October 2021 • Lake Eden, North Lakes , Sunday 10 October 2021 • The Hills District All Abilities Playground, Everton Hills, Sunday 24 October 2021 • Suttons Beach Pavilion, Redcliffe , Sunday 31 October 2021 All events will run from 1pm - 4.30pm. No bookings required.

For more details, visit https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ Services/Arts-Culture-Heritage/Park-Jam

Sundays in spring are getting a creative boost with live music and hands-on art happening in parks across Moreton Bay Region.

From acoustic live music to hands-on creative art activities and installations, Park Jam is bringing joy and colour to local communities over five Sundays in October.

Lucky enough for our Eatons Echo readers, there is a Park Jam taking place on your doorstep on Sunday 174th October at The Mill Waterpark, Petrie. Three music acts will perform, ranging from soulful originals to jaunty folk and atmospheric jazz and two local artists, Mel Brady and Marian Reginato, are also offering a hands-on creative art activity, inviting community members to share what makes their heart sing.

Park Jam is open to all ages and free of charge, Mayor Peter Flannery encouraged everyone to come along and enjoy the entertainment.

‘Park Jam offers the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

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Fellowship And Fun At The Probus Club

Probus is a most recognised and accessible organisation for retirees, fostering the true spirit of Probus – friendship, fellowship and fun.

The Albany Creek Probus Club is looking for new members in your area. If you were to become a member, Probus provides you with the opportunity to join a social Club so you can meet other retirees on a regular basis, listen to interesting speakers and join together in social activities. A feature of Probus Clubs is that they do not get involved in fund raising.

The Albany Creek Probus Club meets at Hornets Club on Graham Road, Carseldine, from 10.00 am on the first Thursday of each month.

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

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Pets

The Pulse Pet Column

Welcome to a monthly column brought to you by the experienced veterinary team at Pulse Vets Warner.

This month Dr Vincent Asbury BVSc (Hons) chats about Veterinary Dentistry.

Veterinary Dentistry

tartar, tooth removal, cleaning each tooth individually, assessing teeth vitality (possibly dental radiographs), and finally polishing of teeth. Most times you will not know whether teeth need removal until the pet is under anaesthetic.

I do not believe clients understand the amount of effort that goes into performing a dental procedure and the difficulty in predicting what will need to be done before their pet is anaesthetised. Ideally, dental procedures will be discussed by your veterinarian during routine vaccinations or health checks.

A dental assessment and estimate is best preformed in person with your veterinarian, but with the understanding that your veterinarian may not know the full extent of dental disease until your pet is anaesthetised. We all want what is best for our pet, and just like us, teeth are important for good general health. If you are concerned about your pets teeth, then the recommendation would be to visit your local veterinarian with your pet.

The veterinarian will be able to give an estimate but understand there will be a range due to the difficulty of predicting whether teeth will need removal. Regular dental procedures from a young age will help to minimise the time of dental procedures and tooth extractions.

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As our pets age, they become more susceptible to dental disease.

Just like us, our pets just like us need regular brushing and I say its not possible to floss our pets’ teeth. There are many preventatives for dental disease, including; brushings, greenies, (plant-based chews) diet (t/d diet) and raw bones, chicken necks or brisket bones. There are many diets that promote dental health and a dry food diet will help reduce dental tartar build up. Hills t/d diet however is designed to wrap around teeth and pull tartar off in the early stages. A new product call oxy fresh is a dental gel that can be rubbed over the teeth and left in the mouth, to clean by chemical reaction and to assist with cleaning of the teeth. This product can be used with brushing as well. A lot of pets cannot tolerate raw bones (never cooked) as the pets do not need to eat the bones. Instead, should chew on the bones to break off the tartar.

Overtime, our pets will develop hard tartar on the teeth. The plaque dried over the teeth, along with bacteria cause a coating over the teeth. This leads to bad breath, gum recession and eventual tooth loss. Performing regular dentals is the only way to truly prevent dental disease as once tartar starts to build up a dental scale is preferential for removal. We will perform dental procedures to clean teeth and start with a blank slate for dental maintenance. Unfortunately, our pets will not sit in a chair and allow cleaning while awake. A dental procedure involves many steps to assess teeth. Clients ask for an estimate but it’s usually not until the pet is under anaesthetic that the teeth can be fully assessed.

A dental procedure is commonly performed in older pets. Also, dental procedures involve a full anaesthetic to perform. Here at Pulse Vet Warner we offer blood test to assess vital organs (liver and kidneys). Their test helps determine the pets ability to tolerate anaesthesia and potentially anaesthetic agents. We also place pets on IV fluids during the procedure as they are generally long anaesthetics and fluids provide circulatory support.

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Moreton Bay Regional Council is running an informative program called the Pets in Public Spaces (PIPS) Education Program. The service aims to provide pet owners with valuable information and resources on being a responsible pet owner The program aims to: • Promote responsible pet ownership in a pet friendly setting.

• Provide pet owners with an understanding of their obligations and responsibilities.

Free microchipping will be available to registered dogs within the Moreton Bay Region when attending the event.

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• 13th November. Bicentennial Park, Hornibrook Esplanade, Clontarf • 11th December. Aurora Boulevard Park, 22 Aurora Boulevard, North Lakes • 15th January. Les Hughes Sporting Complex, 119 Francis Road, Petrie Further dates and information can be found on the MBRC’s website www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

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Each month we will be showcasing one of their gorgeous pooch's available for rehoming. This month, meet Finn!

On the 21st of October, reptile owners all around celebrate and share their love of their scaly pets.

Reptile Awareness Day is created and designed to educate people on the wonders of reptiles, and to appreciate these amazing and unique creatures.

Reptiles are a diverse range of animals, characterised as coldblooded – ectothermic – and basking in the sun. They are also covered in scaly skin or rigid plates called scutes, which shed as they grow.

Did you know, there are nearly 900 species of reptiles within Australia alone? Over 90% of those are endemic to our continent. They range from magnificent sea turtles, chunky crocodiles, playful bearded dragons, spectacular pythons, tiny geckoes, and colourful skinks. And many, many more species.

In 2019, it was estimated there there were 364,000 reptiles in Australian households! Turtles are the most common, followed by lizards and snakes. Reptiles are relatively low maintenance and relaxing pets, but each species has different living requirements based on their natural habit, diet, and appearance.

Unfortunately, reptiles are also some of the most ‘forgotten’ species when it comes to care and husbandry within households.

That’s why we must ensure the best and appropriate care for them to thrive, be happy and healthy! Temperature and UVB (artificial sunlight) are among the most important!

If you want to learn more about taking care of your scaly friend, pop in to Petaholic Pet Store at Warner Marketplace, Cnr Old north road and, Samsonvale Rd, Warner. Thier friendly staff will be more than happy to answer your questions and provide you with the best products for your pet.

You can also find them online at www.petaholicwarner.com

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Finn is a handsome and quirky 5 year old boy looking for his forever home.

Finn was rehomed as a pet when he was a puppy, so he’s an experienced house hound and knows all about couches and sneaking into human beds for snuggles. In fact, his favourite spot is on the couch in the living room where he can catch the morning sun, spy on the neighbours and relax in front of the TV at night.

Finn has more energy than the average greyhound and enjoys games of fetch, walks and trips to the beach, so he would fit in with an active family. He has also mastered to sit on command.

Finn is thriving in his foster home as an ‘only hound’ where he laps up all the human attention and affection.

Finn prefers a home without children, or with dog savvy teenagers who will respect his space. Unfortunatley, Finn is not cat or possum friendly.

If Finn is the hound you’ve been waiting for, please call IWaG on 0421 298 979 or complete the adoption enquiry form on IWaG’s website https://www.iwag.com.au/ adoption-form I Want A Greyhound (IWaG) Inc. is a greyhound registered rehoming, education and support charity. IWaG’s mission is to find forever pet homes for all greyhounds placed in our care. For more information visit iwag.com.au or https://www.facebook.com/iwantagreyhound

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Summer is almost here and it is important to keep your pet hydrated. Dehydration can be very dangerous for pets during the hot weather. Dogs and cats need water just as much as people do. Make sure your pets always have access to plenty of fresh water and they know where to find their water bowls around the house and property. Adding ice cubes to their bowls can be a special treat. You might want to avoid letting pets run around outside during the hottest parts of the day – keep them inside or at least in the shade where you know they won’t become dehydrated.

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Monster Event in Blackwood Street

Ghosts, ghouls, witches and definitely some Harry Potter inspired dress ups!! These are just some of the sights you will find down at the 2021 Blackwood Street Halloween Festival on Sunday 31 October in Mitchelton.

The community festival is one of the most popular - and definitely the spookiest - events to take place on the northside of Brisbane with over 5000 children and adults expected to participate this year. Unfortunately last years event had to be cancelled due to COVID 19 restrictions, so this year it is something the community is very much looking forward to.

The Rotary Club of Mitchelton will again coordinate the event in conjunction with the Brisbane City Council, who is the major sponsor and the theme is ‘Harry Potter’!

Blackwood Street, between Samford Road and Grovely Terrace, will close to car traffic between 3pm and 6pm on Sunday 31 October and the street will be transformed into a veritable playground of free entertainment.

There will be something for all the family including The Flintstones from the 2018 c h i l d r e n ’ s g a m e s , entertainers, live music, Halloween festival.

market stalls, face painting, jumping castle and a sensational Doughnut Eating Competition, plus so much more!!. It promises to be hugely popular with the kids! There will also be awards for the Scariest and Best Costume so get your thinking cap on to what costume you might adorn.

So venture if you dare, and ‘Trick-or-Treat’ your way through the local businesses and market stalls.

For more information visit the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/blackwoodst/events

The Mitchelton Rotarians look forward to feeding the crowds again at their Sausage Sizzle.

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Brisbane Seniors Online (BSOL) has been assisting seniors and over 50s with computers and internet training in the Greater Brisbane area for over 20 years.

Tuition is undertaken in the learners’ own homes on their own computer or device and at a pace that suits them. They are taught what they would like to know as well as what they need to know to minimise risk from scams and fraud. Mentors teach learners how to make their devices safe and avoid the risk of viruses and malware. Tuition is carried out using empathetic, volunteer, unpaid mentors who ideally need to be around the same age as the learners they are teaching. The current average age of BSOL learners is 74.

There has been an influx of new learners in the local area and Brisbane Seniors Online is now desperate to recruit more volunteer mentors to continue this service to seniors and over 50s.

BSOL teaches Windows, Apple, Android and smart phones.

A recent concern is the introduction of the Qld Health QR code requirement. BSOL mentors can assist learners with installing and using this application and explain the alternative options where they do not have a smart phone running the application. Computer and internet users with some or all of skills and experience on these devices are welcome to become volunteer mentors.

Mentors join Brisbane Seniors Online at no cost. There are no paid staff in BSOL, but mentors receive great satisfaction in helping seniors and over 50s safely and confidently use their computer and the internet. Mentors can receive support through the Mentor Support Group that is currently meeting through Zoom, but pre-coronavirus they used to meet face to face.

Learners receive - as a guide - 12 hours of lessons. When that is complete, they receive ongoing support for the balance of their membership year.

There is also a Digital Photography Group, as well as a Linux Group. The Linux group meet currently by Zoom, but the photography group do have regular photographic excursions to interesting locations, as well as face to face meetings.

Brisbane Seniors Online would like to thank the Moreton Bay Regional Council for their support, including a generous financial contribution towards promoting Brisbane Seniors Online in the Moreton Bay Regional Council area. For more information about becoming a volunteer mentor, or about Brisbane Seniors Online, contact 3393 2225 or see www.bsol. asn.au. Facebook.com/BrisbaneSeniorsOnline

Serenata Singers Have Emerged!

The Gap Serenata Singers have, like everyone else, have had their fair share of disappointments in cancellation after cancellation of concerts for community groups.

The group has been active for more than 50 years, engaging with the community. A large part of their existence has been to provide concerts for community groups, particularly Aged Care facilities. The group finally had the opportunity to perform in public again on Monday 13th September. Fifteen of their members had the privilege of presenting a short repertoire to a senior’s group which meets regularly at The Gap Uniting Church. The performance included a number of regular tunes of the group, four solos by members of Serenata Singers and a community sing-along with the seniors, of old favourites like ‘Pack Up Your Troubles’ and ‘When You’re Smiling’. From all accounts, the concert was well received and many a senior wanted the singing to continue. If you are looking for an outlet and engagement with others, please contact us at serenatasingersthegap@gmail.com and come along and sing with us.

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from the Arana Hills & Districts Senior Citizens Club The Hills Community Centre, 291 Dawson Parade, Arana Hills

We are pleased to advise we now have a new club Secretary, Lynn Arblaster, a Ferny Hills resident. Many thanks to all those who have filled in as Secretary over the past few years.

Our upcoming events are as follows.

8th October: Hoy for Groceries, 15th October: Bingo, 22nd October: Hoy for Groceries, 29th October: Beetles, 5th November. Bingo, 12th November: Hoy for Groceries Indoor Mat Bowls take place every Wednesday and Friday from 1pm to 3pm. Cost to members is $3. We are always looking for new players, so please do come along and enjoy the friendship with a cuppa and a biscuit afterwards. Contact our Bowls Coordinator Marcia on 0438 786 871 for more details.Cards are also played every Friday morning from 10.15am to noon after our meeting. Our card players play CANASTA or offshoots of the game. Remember you only have to have turned 50 to join our club.

We also wish a speedy recovery to all our sick members.

Till next time, Mike 0406 601 589

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News from the Den

An update from the Albany Creek Lions Club

Lions to the Rescue

Lions are a volunteer community service organisation that assists members of our local community but has a worldwide reach into our global community.

If you or someone you know needs a helping hand, and they live in our community at Albany Creek and or Eatons Hill, contact our Lions Club for assistance.

All we need to know is:• Who are you assisting and where do they live • Brief description of the task • How many people will it take to complete?

• Estimated cost • Why can’t this task be completed without the assistance of Lions New Members Always Welcome If you would like to get involved in helping members of our community, we would love to have you join us! We need more members to help us help those who may need a hand now and then - male or female - any age, as long as you have a desire to make a difference. If this is you, please contact either our Secretary, Graeme on 0408 374 719 or President Kaye on 0477 212 242 for more information. You can also look us up on Facebook. We would warmly welcome new members to the Club.

We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7.30 p.m. The 1st being a Business Meeting at the Albany Creek Library and the 3rd a Dinner Meeting at Hornets Junior Football Club, Graham Rd, Aspley.

Kaye Smith, President

Westfield Chermside Walking Group Date: Tuesday and Thursday mornings Time: 7.30am (30-45mins) self paced Location: Westfield Chermside

A Sensational Demonstration at Spotlight

A monthly update from the Brisbane North Cake Decorators.

Heather and Robyn who received life memberships The Brisbane North Cake decorators recently spent a Sunday morning demonstrating at the Everton Park Spotlight Store.

Spotlight very generously let us do so in their new workspace with the aim of attracting more members to our club. Several people stopped and watched what we were doing and there was some interest in joining us.

Our September meeting was our Annual General meeting and members were presented with their badges for their years of membership. Two of our original members Heather and Robyn were honoured with life membership for their continued involvement with the club. Also, at the meeting we displayed the project that we were working on for the Association Annual Cake Show that was cancelled. Our display was called ‘Under the Canopy’ and showed what we considered went on in a bush scene under all the plants. It will be in the Arana Hills Library in January so well worth a look.

The Brisbane North Cake decorators are a branch of the Qld Cake Decorators Association and meet on the third Saturday of each month (except December) at the Arana Hills Community Centre, 291 Dawson Parade Arana Hills, commencing at 1pm.

We try to keep the business side of the meeting as short as possible so we can concentrate on learning new skills and refining old ones with workshops and demonstrations. Our next meeting is on Saturday 16th October.

Check out our Facebook page by searching Brisbane North Cake Decorators Association QCDA for more information.

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Everton News

from your State Member for Everton TIM MANDER

CCTV INSTALLATION

FIRIES V’s COPS

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will begin works to install closed circuit television (CCTV) at various locations.

The identified site locations were based on risk, factors considered included high traffic volume roads, recorded crash sites and sites currently experiencing network impacts (congestion).

CCTV Cameras will be installed at the following locations: • Eatons Crossing Road and Queen Elizabeth Drive, Warner • Albany Creek Road and Leitchs Road, Albany Creek These will help TMR observe traffic congestion at these intersections which will assist in taking remedial action if necessary.

If you would like further information about this installation, please contact my office on 3535 1100 or email northcoast@ tmr.qld.gov.au

9/11 20th ANNIVERSARY RL CLASH I refereed 300 NRL games, but none were tougher than the annual Cops v Firies Rugby League clash.

This year commemorated the 20th anniversary of 9/11 where many police and firefighters lost their lives. This year the Firies got up 14-12 and it was great to have the game played locally at the South Pine Sporting Complex.

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As your local state member, I’m here to represent you and am always available to listen and hear about the issues that matter.

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

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Dickson News Peter DUTTON MP Federal Member for Dickson

A Message from Peter

The year is going quickly, school is back for term four, winter sports are finished and many in our community are preparing for Christmas and end of year sales. It is a great time of year to catch up with family and friends and I am looking forward to seeing many of you at end of year functions, school graduations and other events in coming weeks.

The Vaccine roll-out is moving ahead rapidly and we are getting close to reaching the targets laid out in the National Plan for reopening. More than 70% of Australians have had at least one dose of the vaccine, and, at the time of writing, the National Cabinet is due to meet in the near future to determine the next steps for re-opening based on the latest advice.

Road Safety

To help improve safety on our roads and reduce traffic congestion, four locations in Dickson were selected to have CCTV installed to monitor traffic and assist Transport and Main Roads to optimise signals and reduce congestion. Three of the four are in this local area at: • South Pine Road and Leitchs Road, Brendale • Eatons Crossing Road and Queen Elizabeth Drive, Warner

Peter DUTTON MP Federal Member for Dickson

Working hard.

Getting results.

3/199 Gympie Road, Strathpine QLD 4500 07 3205 9977 peter.dutton.mp@aph.gov.au peterdutton.com.au PeterDuttonMP Authorised P. Dutton, Liberal National Party of Queensland, 3/199 Gympie Road, Strathpine QLD 4500.

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• Albany Creek Road and Leitchs Road, Albany Creek The identified site locations were based on risk, factors considered included high traffic volume roads, recorded crash sites and sites currently experiencing network impacts (congestion).

These were jointly funded by the Federal Morrison Government and Queensland State Government under the Road Safety Program.

AUKUS

I have recently returned from an official visit to the United States. During this time a new trilateral partnership AUKUS between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States was announced.

AUKUS will build on the three nations’ longstanding and ongoing bilateral ties, and will enable the partners to significantly deepen cooperation on a range of emerging security and defence capabilities. AUKUS is built on a firm foundation of shared values.

The first initiative under AUKUS is for Australia to acquire nuclear-powered submarine technology, leveraging decades of experience from the US and UK. Nuclear-powered submarines do not have the same limitations that face conventional submarines on weapons storage, speed and endurance. They can stay completely submerged for many months, limiting the opportunities for detection by adversaries.

As a three-ocean nation, it is necessary for Australia to have access to the most capable submarine technology available.

Australia has no plans to acquire nuclear weapons and this proposal will remain consistent with Australia’s longstanding commitment to nuclear non-proliferation.

The Government’s intention is to build the nuclear-powered submarines in South Australia, maximising the use of Australian workers.

What’s important to you?

I want to know what’s important to you. We can work together to get the road, facilities and transport upgrades our community needs to get even better.

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

To find out more about what’s happening in our community visit www.peterdutton.com.au.

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