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Julia Guerrero is determined to make her mark on the world, one party at a time. The 18-year-old from Dakabin has ventured into the world of business, setting up a children’s party business providing entertainment ideas and solutions.

On Sunday, August 18, Vietnam veterans and members of the local community will attend the annual Burpengary Vietnam Veterans’ Day March and Service.

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North Pine Country Potters Turn 50!

Mix some creative flair, a lot of fun, add in a bit of family and you find yourself nestled in the heart of the North Pine Country Park Potters. It’s a combination, coupled with some hard work along the way, which has seen the talented group celebrate reaching 50 years.

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THE UMBILICAL BROTHERS Words: Kylie Hatfield

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They're one of Australia's most loved comedy duos who've won over the world with their unique mix of movement and sound, and now they're bringing their popular show Speedmouse back to Redcliffe.

I prefer to perform in the regional venues because they are a very honest crowd and they will let you know straight away if they are enjoying themselves.

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If you’re familiar with David Collins and Shane Dundas, better known as The Umbilical Brothers, you’ll know what all the hype is about: live action, fast-paced, rewind, slow motion, frame-by-frame, sound effects, and pantomime.

the original audience they were intended for,” said David.

For almost three decades The Umbilical Brothers have been entertaining the world, performing in over 37 countries and winning numerous awards, including BAFTAs, an Emmy, the Critics' Choice at Edinburgh Fringe and the Helpmann Award for Best Comedy Performers.

While their shows are written with a broad sense of Aussie humour, their comedy is tested and fine-tuned in front of regional audiences.

They’ve been called ‘Australia’s hottest export since Vegemite’ by Time Out NY and ‘Marcel Marceau on really good drugs’ by The Sydney Morning Herald. And their comedy spans generations, having worked with Sesame Street, Disney, Maisie and on the animated film Maya The Bee Movie.

But it is their original comedic theatrical performances that they are best known for, with five different shows currently being toured internationally.

“When we started The Umbilical Brothers, we were doing something that no one else had been doing,” said David.

“It’s kind of movement and sound effects put together… I mean, we’ve been doing this for 28 years now and we still can’t put into words what it is we do.”

Their performance style transcends language barriers.

“In places like Spain and China where they don’t speak English, we actually can’t do one of our full shows there. So, we’ll take parts of different shows that don’t have any talking and create a show out of them,” said David.

“We did a particular gag for a year in America and didn’t get one giggle all year.'"

“I prefer to perform in regional venues, because they’re a very honest crowd and they’ll let you know straight away if they’re enjoying themselves,” said David.

“We do regional shows when we’re just starting a tour to sort of work the show up, and then we go back to regional venues at the end to give them the polished show. They get the best of both.”

But a show isn’t just developed and put on repeat; there is a continual evolution of the performances to keep the show fresh for returning audiences. And Speedmouse is a perfect example.

“We’ve done this show so many times and I don’t want people coming back seeing the same thing. So, we have replaced certain elements and a lot of gags, sections have been completely changed,” said David.

“For example, there’s a finger war going on in one section, and it’s quite popular. It’s on YouTube now so we do a completely new finger war in the show so that it’s something people haven’t seen.

But it is essentially the same story or plot, if you will.”

And that story is their most popular, with requests to perform Speedmouse in most

of the countries they visit, and other characters in the show having their own fan following. “[The show] has characters called Roadie and Tina and they’ve become almost more famous than we have; when we don’t do Speedmouse we always get asked, ‘Where’s Roadie?’” said David.

While this year marks 15 years since Speedmouse was first taken to the stage, David still recalls performing the show for an audience for the first time.

“I remember because this show has a bit of a The Sixth Sense ending, and when that happened, when we did that for the first night, I remember thinking ‘Oh, this is quite a special show; this is going to be remembered,’” said David.

Despite their success, The Umbilical Brothers are not resting on their laurels.

They’re currently developing their seventh theatre show, which again pushes the boundaries of live performance.

“It's absolutely doing our heads in technically, trying to work out how the hell we'll do everything, but it's going really well.'" said David.

If you’re wondering what drives this duo, it’s their love of performing live.

“I love getting people to live theatre; I love them seeing things that can only be seen in a live theatre setting,” said David.

“You can watch TV or the DVD version of Speedmouse, but it’s nowhere near as good as the live show. Once you're there seeing that live energy and the live performance, it's something you can only get there.”

“We’ve just been to Paris, so we learnt a little bit of French and did a version of Don’t Explain that didn’t have any language in it, and took stuff from Speedmouse and Heaven by Storm and threw that in as well.”

Despite travelling and entertaining the world, it is back home in Australia that the full appreciation for their comedic genius is felt.

“It is so lovely to be back in front of an Australian audience because we don’t have to change anything or explain any of the gags; they all land because this is

For a show you won’t forget, be in the audience at The Umbilical Brothers’ performance of Speedmouse at the Redcliffe Entertainment Centre at 8:00pm on Friday, September 6. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 07 3283 0407.

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After recently obtaining his port of entry for a 2-year open work permit into Canada, Dylan Stumer has made Kallangur proud with his achievements as an upcoming actor.

Knowing that he wanted to be an actor from a young age, Dylan first started performing in school plays, where he found a passion for performing. One day, after watching the film Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005), Dylan began to realise that he wanted to be involved in something more than just a play.

“I wanted to be a part of something like that – to act and tell stories that get audiences to think and feel and experience something beyond themselves,” said Dylan about his remembrance of the movie. “I also really love watching behind the scenes bits too, along with interviews. The passion filmmakers have is so inspiring, and the process of bringing stories to life is something I have been drawn to for a very long time now.”

Dylan’s passion for acting continued to grow until he landed his first film role, which also happened to be his first lead. The learning curve was something that he was grateful for, as it helped him build on and improve his acting over time.

“It was a silent short film, so no dialogue, which was a great experience for me,” he said. “Talented director Oliver Crofts worked with the amazing producer Izac Brodrick to tell that story. The entire crew and cast brought such life to the set and it was an incredible experience.”

Dylan is currently working on a few projects that explore diverse themes, which in turn, helps push him to his greatest potential. Every project continues to shape Dylan as an actor, while also expanding his horizons in the acting world.

“My next project is as a lead in the short film Daniel’s Killer Birthday directed by Robbie Shields and produced by Cassandra Warner,” he said. “It’s a coming of age story that explores themes of friendship, fitting in, and hordes of undead.

Right after that, I get to play the role of D-1338 in a short film called ISOLIS with Sean McParland producing, and Liam Straw directing.”

For Dylan, it’s all about being yourself and making sure that you stay true to yourself. Even as an actor who takes on the role of another persona, he makes sure to tap into his own life experiences and emotions.

“That’s how I bring characters to life, and I hope audiences can feel that and really take something beautiful away from it.”

If you want to see more of Dylan, visit www.dylanstumer.com

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CABOOLTURE

NEW DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP Words: Reese Salmon

Carinity Home Care has introduced a new dementia support group in Caboolture, with the group already receiving a warm reception from the local community.

According to Dementia Australia, one in 10 people over the age of 65 has dementia. The condition has become one of the most prevalent in Australia, with around 440,000 people living with dementia today. Worryingly, this number is rapidly increasing with an estimated 250 people being diagnosed with dementia every day.

The only dementia group of its kind in the Caboolture area, the Carinity Dementia Support Group is paving the way in providing a well-needed safe space for those affected by dementia, while also giving them a chance to have a social outing and make new friends.

Carinity Home Care Lifestyle Coordinator Julie Harrison said, “We found there was no dementia specific support group at Caboolture, so we discussed the option of commencing a group ourselves that is open to all persons in the Caboolture/ Morayfield areas that are affected by dementia, and their carers. Members do not have to be a Carinity client.”

Not only does the group provide a chance for those affected to meet others in similar situations, it is also being used as a tool to spread knowledge and experience.

“It is very new to the area, having only commenced in April this year and operating monthly, but feedback from attendees has been very positive,” said Julie. “Attendees seem to enjoy sharing their stories, realising they are not alone, and gaining much needed information.”

It is estimated that 1.5 million people are involved in the care of those living with the condition, and Julia said the group makes sure to focus on supporting carers as well as those with dementia. Having cared for her mother, Julie knows all too well the reality of being a carer for someone living with dementia.

Delving into her personal highlights of running the group, Julie said, “I am passionate about supporting people affected by dementia, so I enjoy seeing people leave the group in a much better place than when they arrived. I have first-hand experience of being a carer and understand the challenges they face.”

The group highlights the work of the skilled and dedicated Carinity Home Care lifestyle carers, whom are completing dementia specific training through Dementia Australia and the University of Tasmania. This training, currently not mandatory for aged care and home care workers in Australia, allows Carinity staff to offer specialised services to older Australians living with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Meetings are held on the fourth Friday of every month at the Caboolture Baptist Church administration office meeting room, 74-92 Grant Road, Caboolture South. Cost is $2.00 per person, including morning tea. For more information email julie.harrison@carinity.org.au or phone 0490 441 184.

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DAKABIN t’s a family-owned and run set-up with Julia’s mum Jodie also involved behind the scenes. “We are working together,” Jodie says. “She needs a bit of assistance so I help a little bit, but I try to let her make as many decisions as possible Ibecause it’s her business after all.”

Julia has moderate to severe autism and a mild intellectual disability, not that she lets any of it stop her or slow her down. A love of interacting with and entertaining young children is a big part of what led Julia down the path of creating a party business.

“I want to entertain the kids at parties and also kids who are disabled,” Julia says. “I’d like to entertain kids who are in hospital as well.”

Julia, who was school captain and finished her studies at Pine Rivers Special School in 2018, originally wanted to be a sporting mascot.

“She wanted to be like those energetic people who jump around at sporting events,” Jodie says. “I said to her [that] it’s probably something you wouldn’t enjoy for very long. She had some costumes already at that point because she really loves mascots.

“I suggested to her about starting her own kids party business where she can entertain kids for a short period of time, have fun, put on the mascot costumes and get the kids involved. It’s not often you see these kinds of mascot costumes except at shopping centres or big events and we know kids love them!”

Julia has six really fun costumes to work with so far: a chicken, reindeer, fox, Dora the Explorer, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and Snow White. Her favourite is the fox because it’s the easiest to get in and out of.

“I love working with kids and seeing them get excited and have fun,” Julia says.

A BOLD MOVE Words: Nadia Chapman

Julia Guerrero is determined to make her mark on the world, one party at a time. The 18-year-old from Dakabin has ventured into the world of business, setting up Angel Wishes Entertainment (AWE), a children’s party business providing entertainment ideas and solutions.

Long term, the biggest goal is to also bring other people with disabilities into the business.

“This is a big part of it, and we’ve spoken about it because what we have realised is that it is really hard for people with disabilities to get jobs,” Jodie says. “It’s almost impossible for them to get jobs.

“I said to Julia, ‘Instead of just spending how many months looking for a job, why don’t we just create something that you want to do?’ which is why we thought of the business. And, ‘Why don’t we also aim to employ other young people or even older people who want to get involved, who have disabilities and give them the opportunity to do what we do?’

“I think as the business grows and as it gets more popular (we’ve already had a lot of good positive comments) we’ll get more work, [and] we’ll hire people with disabilities to make sure we’re giving that opportunity to others.”

Julia is excited to be a business owner and can’t wait to see lots of happy kids out there as the business grows.

She calls herself the CEO of AWE (the name was all her idea) and loves being able to work with her mum.

“Not many party businesses have a mum and daughter working together or mascot heads,” Julia says. “That’s what makes us different.”

Angel Wishes Entertainment is based in and covers the Moreton Bay region but they will travel further on request.

For further information call Julia on 0484 382 941 or Jodie on 0437 441 367 or visit www.awe.party.

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BURPENGARY

March for Vietnam Veterans Words: Karen Manhire

On Sunday, August 18, Vietnam veterans and members of the local community will attend the annual Burpengary Vietnam Veterans’ Day March and Service.

Reformed in 2013, the Caboolture Vietnam Veterans Sub Branch is now based in Burpengary, meeting on the third Tuesday of each month at 11am at the Morayfield and Districts Lion’s Den, Maitland Road, Burpengary East.

President of the Sub Branch, Mr Dennis Farmer, was overwhelmed by the past turnout of people at the Burpengary Community War Memorial venue for this and other annual events such as Anzac Day. He finds the attendance surprising given that each year there are massive Anzac Day and Vietnam Veterans’ Day parades and services in Brisbane, and because of how close Burpengary is to other popular venues like Redcliffe that look out over the sea. “Yet we have people galore lining the streets,” Dennis says.

He estimates that at this year’s event they are expecting around 50 plus vets to march with good attendance from the general public.

March organiser, Trevor Rackley, describes the emotions he felt as he marched down Station Road in the recent Anzac Parade, and how tears welled up in his eyes as he marched proudly in step to the beat of the drums.

“I normally lead all the vets with the flag I brought back from Vietnam, and when we turned out of the Coles carpark out onto Station Road, we just could not believe it. There were just people everywhere,” he said.

The emotions and feelings that are felt by our war veterans are deep, and for some can continue to affect them and their families when they return home from service to their normal lives. This is further impacted by the misplaced expectation that they put the sights and physical and mental scars that follow them home from war aside, and for them to just get on with their lives.

Strong and proud people, many tend not to ask for help when in desperate need of it. This is why associations like the Caboolture Vietnam Veterans Sub Branch are so important; providing a support group to help all war veterans and their families navigate their unique, challenging life journeys in an understanding environment.

Both Dennis and Trevor want to let the community know what support they can provide for fellow returned servicemen and women. Describing the sub branch as, “A social group that relies on friendship and comradery that is provided in informal meetings,” members can enjoy each other’s company over morning tea or luncheons and on organised outings throughout the year.

Membership is open to all veterans, including post 1975 veterans from all conflicts, with wives and partners accepted as full members.

“We are like a little family,” says Dennis. “At our meetings we relay the local news from each other, offer a bit of support to one another, and we all sit around and have a laugh and a giggle.”

The 2019 Burpengary Vietnam Veterans’ Day March and Service commences at 10.15am at Remembrance House and proceeds to the Memorial where the service will commence at 10.30am.

Veterans and invited guests are welcome to join Caboolture VVAA members at the Burpengary Tavern after the service.

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Deserves a Trash Bag Words: Nadia Chapman

A local North Lakes family have inspired the community with their efforts, by creating ‘Care Bags’ for foster children going into foster homes.

Mace (8) and Vanna (4), along with their mother Melissa and father Tama, have created a charity organisation called ‘Sweet Dreams and Goodnight Wishes’, where they focus on creating Care Bags that offer foster children essential items for their big move into a new home.

“This project started in January 2019, and because my children and I do a lot of charity work already, they wanted to start their own project they could run themselves,” says Melissa.

“My children Mace and Vanna were the ones who came up with the name of the project and were involved in going to the shops and purchasing the items, packing the bags, and coming with me to drop them off.”

As a social worker who has worked in child protection for more than 12 years, Melissa has seen how rushed the foster children are when they are removed from their homes with nothing but the clothes on their back.

“I’ve also frequently witnessed children moving from carer to carer with their belongings in a garbage bag,” she says. “The initial project was to provide a pair of pyjamas and pillow to a child entering care so they would have something fresh and clean on their first night in foster care, this then grew into the project involving Care Bags, which has received over 300 bags from the community.

“A Care Bag contains the essentials a child needs for their first night in foster care. A spare set of clothes, pyjamas, undies, socks, hairbrush, hair ties, toothbrush, book and comfort item such as a soft toy, where all the items are brand new.”

For Melissa, the project isn’t just about gifting Care Bags to children in need; there is a deeper focus that involves breaking the stigma around foster children and how much they deserve.

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“There is still a stigma around foster children having to wear secondhand clothes and not feel deserving of new things, so the aim is to provide them with some dignity and respect.”

Melissa also focuses on gifting a therapeutic item for the children, as the transitioning process from home to home can be distressing and traumatic. The small act of gifting a fidget spinner, a box of LEGO, or a colouring book and pens, can have a much larger impact on the child, as they are able to take their minds off the stressful situation.

“The bags are checked carefully to make sure they contain all the essential items, and that all clothing is new and the correct size. We then top up the bags with any missing items and label the bags with a size tag. The bags are for children of both genders, sizes 2-16.”

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The bags are gifted to child safety offices in Morayfield and Cannon Hill, and to foster care agencies, such as Mercy Foster in Caboolture. Melissa also gifts bags to Anglicare who cover locations such as Logan, Beenleigh, North Lakes, Redcliffe, Stafford, Caboolture, and the Sunshine Coast.

The charity project has received great support from child care centres, schools, sporting groups, and local community members.

“One of the highlights of this project has not only been the involvement of my own children, but we have received lots of lovely feedback from parents who used the opportunity to teach their own children about kindness and giving to others.”

The project will run again in September, and the community can get involved.

To find out more visit Facebook page Sweet Dreams and Goodnight Wishes.

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MORETON BAY YOUTH ART AWARDS OPEN NOW Picture this: You’ve just won the Moreton Bay Region Youth Art Awards, scoring $200 for you or $1,000 for your school’s art program.

Now stop dreaming, go pick up your paint brush or pencils and get creative!

Council’s Lifestyle and Amenity Spokesperson Councillor Denise Sims said she expected competition to be red hot, with the calibre of entries improving every year.

“Competitions like this give young people the opportunity to really dig deep and think outside the box when creating their works,” she said.

“Council has supported this annual competition since 1995 to encourage young local artists to pursue their artistic careers and talents.”

There are eight cash prizes of $200 up for grabs for individual artists along with three $1,000 school collaborative scholarship awards going to the winning schools to benefit their art programs.

Division 9 Councillor Mike Charlton said he was looking forward to seeing our region’s next generation of artists putting their talents on display with online entries closing 11:59pm on September 10.

“There are two art categories in these awards - either 2D or 3D works - so expect to see an array of works and forms from ceramics to photography, sculpture and digital arts,” he said.

“To be eligible to enter you must be aged 18 years or under and either live in the Moreton Bay Region Council area or attend a school in our region.”

This year’s winners will receive their prizes at an awards ceremony on Friday, October 18 from 6pm at the Strathpine Community Centre - 199 Gympie Road, Strathpine.

The public can view works between 19-27 October between 3pm and 6pm on weekdays and between 10am and 4pm over the weekend.

Entry is free. For details visit: https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Galleries-Museums/Get-Involved/ArtistOpportunities/Youth-Art-Awards

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North Pine Country Potters Celebrate Fifty Years Words: Sheree Hoddinett

Mix some creative flair, a lot of fun, add in a bit of family and you find yourself nestled in the heart of the North Pine Country Park Potters.

It’s a combination, coupled with some hard work along the way, which has seen the talented group celebrate reaching 50 years.

President Helen Eastaway and Julie Warry, two of the longer-standing members of the group, have some fond memories of the time they consider “well spent” at the group’s barn.

Both are quick to point out that, although they have been there for what might be considered a long time (29 years for Julie and 30-plus years for Helen), there are other members who have been there longer, with four active members who have been there from the start.

“We’re actually like a big family here,” Julie says. “When I first started my kids were only young, Helen’s kids were only young... now she’s a grandmother and I’m a great-grandmother. We’ve seen the families get bigger and bigger, so many came in when they were only little. We’re close knit and husbands help out as well.” “‘Why don’t you take your bed down and stay down there?’ I’ve heard that plenty of times,” Helen adds with a big laugh.

Helen started in pottery in 1977 with the Maleny Arts and Crafts. In 1988 she opened her own shop selling and teaching pottery at the Caboolture Historical Village. In 1989, she joined the then named Strathpine Potters who were meeting in the North Pine Country Park. A year later they would move down to the barn and officially became known as the North Pine Country Park Potters.

Julie, who had moved to the area from Gympie, joined after attending an open day.

“They had kilns going and a fire pit going, [and] I was watching and I thought I’d like to do that,” she said. “At the time I had to wait for classes to start.

“It (the barn) was nothing like it is today. It was dirt, it was piled high over the furniture, [and] horses used to come and breathe over your neck. We started here on the wheel with Donna Farry and gradually we built it up to what it is today.”

From lining walls, putting shelves in, building up a gallery, adding more kilns for firing clay and more, the members are proud of what the group has become.

“We’ve done a lot over the years,” Helen says. “We’ve worked on some big projects including the sundial out the front of the barn with tiles depicting the history of the area, and a few years ago we made 350 poppies as part of a community project for the services and leagues club, that were all made with recycled clay.

“We also work with a lot of local groups like the YMCA, UnitingCare, Youngcare; the list goes on.”

Don’t be fooled by the idea that pottery is something you do when you’re “old”. In fact, far from it. This form of art is still quite popular with the younger generation and of course the young at heart. At age 81 Julie is the eldest member of the group, but she doesn’t look it.

What many people don’t know about pottery is that it’s great for focus, hand-eye coordination and a great way to help with anxiety. There are great mental health benefits for everyone using clay, and both ladies credit their strong hands to doing pottery on a regular basis.

“You have to keep potting,” Helen says with a laugh.

The North Pine Country Park Potters have 68 members, with about 25-30 regular students and another 25 occasional students.

For further information visit https://potterybarn.webs.com or drop by the Pottery Barn (open Sundays and special events) in the Old Petrie Town/North Pine Country Park grounds, Dayboro Road, Whiteside.

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NARANGBA DEMONS MAKES A COMEBACK Words: Karen Manhire

Established in 1989, the Club faced tough times about 12 years ago when members started to leave and join other surrounding clubs. This had a devastating impact on the club’s existence, and as a result current President of the Club, Gareth Irving, also left to play at another club after receiving an offer, but returned to help resurrect it to what it is today.

“After a few years there [playing at a different club] I decided that it wasn’t home, and I decided to come back to Narangba eight years ago,” said Gareth. “We started building it up from there, and we are back to where we are now, playing division three last year.”

An impressive feat given the Demons were playing Division 7 when Gareth returned to the club, and with the way the Club is going now, victory is in their sights. Playing against elite players including some from major league baseball systems and others that have been brought over from America to play, the Demons know that it is not going to be easy. They are however prepared for a tough competition and have a plan to get there in the end.

“We will bring the juniors through the ranks to eventually play in Division 1 which will consequently make the team stronger,” said Gareth.

With more and more young players signing up every year and more eager players expected again this year, numbers have been gradually growing within the Club.

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“We will be running clinics in the off-season at local schools before sign-on day to get information out there about the sport and the sign-on days,” said Gareth.

In addition to this, for a full week a Demon senior player along with a Baseball Queensland representative will visit Narangba Valley State School to run the clinic.

Along with the influx of new players to the Club, previous members are starting to return now that there is an opportunity to play in Division 1.

Unable to previously due to a rule that excluded clubs from playing at the highest level if they didn’t have a team in every age group, this was the main reason many talented players left Demons to pursue greater opportunities elsewhere.

At Demons baseball is considered a family affair, and this family-orientated focus encourages every member of the family to join in, even mums!

“We pride ourselves on having a good culture within the club, and that is the biggest benefit of being part of our Club,” Gareth said.

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The Narangba Demons are back, playing Division 1 - the highest level in Brisbane - this coming season.

Demons have one senior women’s team that they are looking to split into two women’s teams (Division 1 and Division 2). Training started at the end of last season to get an idea of how much interest was out there within the community for women’s baseball, and the Club has received a lot of feedback and interest.

“A lot of the woman [that have joined] are mums around the club that just wanted to have a go, so any age [from four-years-old], any skill level and any gender can play pretty much,” said Gareth.

The creation of the first ever women’s professional Baseball League in Australia has been identified as a priority by Baseball Australia and they have launched a fundraiser at www.aleagueofherown.com.au with a $250,000 target to try and reach this goal.

The Club have been fortunate this year to have a number of local sponsors come on board to support them on this road to victory. They include Explore Property based in

Morayfield and Moreton All Body Care, with more to come.

A summer sport, the 2019/20 season is set to kick off in October and wraps up in March next year, with a break in between for Christmas. The first sign-on and Come and Try Day will be held on Saturday, August 3 from 10am to 2pm at the Clubs location on Harris Avenue, Narangba, behind the soccer fields.

Training will start late September and will take place twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays. Games will be played for Division 1 on Friday and Sunday with their first game on the September 27.

Fees are paid for the full season upfront. Kept low compared to other clubs, the fees help cover associated running costs.

To find out more information visit www.demons.org.au.

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Men’s Grief Overlooked When Miscarriage Occurs A new Australian study, which explores male partners’ experiences of miscarriage, has revealed that most men feel a gross lack of support and acknowledgement of their loss as a father, compared to their female partner.

The study, published in PLOS ONE, supports the development of inclusive and tailored services for men to give them the opportunity to share their experiences and access information and support at the time of miscarriage.

Led by Monash University’s Dr Jade Bilard from the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre and University of Melbourne’s Professor Meredith Temple-Smith from the Department of General Practice, the study investigates men’s experience of miscarriage and the support received or lacking from both healthcare providers and social networks.

The key findings that arose from the study included: 1. Men feel the loss too: Men reported significant grief following miscarriage: feelings of sadness, anger, devastation, shock and powerlessness were common.

2. Men feel the need to be the ‘supporter’: Men felt it was their role to support their partner and be ‘strong’ and ‘stoic’, putting their emotions aside.

But they often didn’t know how to best support their partner.

3. Hiding their emotions: Men often hid their emotions for fear of making it harder on their partners. This often left them feeling isolated and alone, not knowing what to feel or how to deal with their emotions.

4. No acknowledgment of their loss and little support: Men’s isolation was only exacerbated by a lack of recognition and understanding from others.

Men particularly struggled to find support and understanding among their male friends.

Men suggested a number of ways support could be improved: 1. Acknowledge their loss too: Men want others to understand and show acknowledgment of their loss as fathers.

2. To talk to others about their loss: Men found it helpful to talk to others about their loss: including mental health professionals, pregnancy loss organisations and online support networks. Here they could share their story and get the support they needed.

3. More support for men: Men want male-orientated information, support networks and resources tailored to their needs. Men showed a clear preference for credible online information, support and professional assistance.

The authors stressed that a failure to acknowledge men’s grief and include them in the discussion will only continue to perpetuate men’s feelings of being a ‘passenger’ in their own experience of pregnancy loss. It’s vital that the silence and stigma around miscarriage ends and improved support is provided to assist both men and women with their loss around miscarriage A copy of the study, titled ‘There was just no-one there to acknowledge that it happened to me as well: A qualitative study of male partner’s experience of miscarriage’ can be found on PLOS ONE’s website at www.journals.plos.org/plosone.

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DATE CLAIMERS FOR ANIMAL LOVERS

Do you know your correct Police contact?

Community members are delaying in reporting crime through police channels, taking to social media in the first instance. or emergency related crime suspicious activity reporting.

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Other avenues: Whilst utilising social media forums to report suspicious behaviours can be seen to have its convenient advantages, this is not a correct avenue for reporting crime.

Police do not benefit from any information outside of the above listed avenues or by directly contacting your local police.

By sticking to the reporting tools and numbers listed on the QPS website, police can better serve the community and respond to incidents in a timely manner.

Animal lovers are not without charity choices in August. Here are some of the great causes you can support this month.

World Cat Day August 8: World Cat Day may be American, but it’s not hard to see why our little feline friends hold such a special place in our affections. Funny cat videos, memes and cute pictures of cats are some of the most viewed content online, which just confirms our obsession with the furry moggies.

Not to mention the numerous health benefits from owning a cat. But if you have a cat you will know, World Cat Day is, in fact, every day.

World Elephant Day August 12: The inaugural World Elephant Day was launched to bring attention to the urgent plight of Asian and African elephants. The elephant is loved, revered and respected by people and cultures around the world, yet we balance on the brink of seeing the last of this magnificent creature. For more information visit worldelephantday.org.

International Orangutan Day August 19: To recognise the most iconic victim of the palm oil industry, International Orangutan Day has been set for August 19, EVERY YEAR! This event is to help encourage the public to take action in preserving this amazing species. For more information visit worldorangutanevents.org.

National Dog Day August 26: National Dog Day celebrates all breeds, pure and mixed, and serves to help galvanise the public to recognize the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year; either from public shelters, rescues and pure breed rescues. For more information visit nationaldogday.com.

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If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24 hours per day.

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t has come to the attention of Burpengary Police that community members are delaying in reporting crime through police channels, and are instead taking to social media in the first instance.

We would like to remind everyone to report crime through an appropriate police monitored avenue as soon as possible, in order to improve our ability to respond in a timely manner.

Social media may let your friends and family know what happened, but it doesn’t help with police investigations.

Knowing when to contact police and how to contact them has changed over the years. Gone are the days of having only one number to call to report crimes occurring in your neighbourhood.

Please read the below for a refresher on what sort of crime to report where.

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Triple Zero (000) Policelink (131 444) Crime Stoppers (1800 333 000)

Triple Zero: The most obvious of these is the traditional Triple Zero call. This number is to be used only if there is an emergency happening right now and you need urgent police attendance.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld. com.au 24 hours per day.

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS! Triple Zero: 000 This number is to be used only if there is an emergency happening right now and you need urgent police attendance.

CrimeStoppers: 1800 333 000 AND Policelink: 131 444 For any other nonurgent or emergency related crime or suspicious activity reporting.

Crime Stoppers and Policelink are suitable for any other non-urgent

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New Technology Makes Varicose Vein Treatment Easier Varicose veins and surface veins affect many men and women. These veins can be unsightly and may ache. They can also cause medical problems such as bleeding, blood clots and skin ulcers.

For many years veins have been treated with either injections (sclerotherapy) or surgery (for bigger varicose veins). In order to successfully treat most varicose veins with surgery the ‘feeding vein’ is tied off or stripped, and the varicose veins removed through very small incisions.

But now it’s become possible to avoid the stripping component of Athe treatment by using a technique called Endovenous Thermal Ablation (EVTA). EVTA uses radiofrequency energy to cause the feeding vein to constrict and ultimately block up. This stops the reverse blood flow in the feeding vein and reduces pressure on the varicose veins, which can be treated at the same time with very minor surgery or later with injections.

Treatments take between 30 and 60 minutes with appropriate anaesthesia provided by an experienced anaesthetist to minimise any discomfort. After the treatment, the legs are bandaged and stockings applied.

Day surgery and overnight stays are possible.

Patients are able to return to their normal activities sooner.

Scarring is also reduced as no large incisions are required.

Prior to undertaking any treatment for varicose veins, patients are assessed by Dr Schulze at his clinic. It is important to understand that not all varicose veins are best treated with EVTA, and by visiting an experienced vascular surgeon all available treatment options (including sclerotherapy, surgery or EVTA) can be discussed.

Vascular surgeon Dr Karl Schulze, from Sunshine Vascular, is now able to offer these procedures to a wide variety of privately insured and non-insured patients.

If you have an issue with unsightly or painful veins, visit www. sunshinevascular.com.au or call Sunshine Vascular on 07 5453 4322.

Suffering from ugly, painful varicose and spider veins?

Specialist Vascular Surgeon Dr Karl Schulze can offer you the full range of treatment options For more than 20 years, Dr Karl Schulze and the team at Sunshine Vascular have provided specialist vascular services to patients on the Sunshine Coast and beyond. Now Dr Schulze has expanded this service to Caboolture, consulting at the Caboolture Super Clinic in George Street.

Having trained at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, the Royal Brighton Hospital in the UK and the Royal Prince Alfred in Sydney, Dr Schulze is able to offer a full range of vascular and endovascular treatment options with an increasing focus on the treatment of varicose veins and surface veins.

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TRADIES: ARE YOU HEALTHY? Words: Moreton All Body Care

August marks National Tradies Health Month which aims to bring the health and injury risks affecting those in the Trades industry into the spotlight.

There are over half a million tradespeople in Queensland, working in industries like construction, agriculture, transport and engineering. Keeping tradies in top shape ensures that they can do their job as well as possible and return home healthy and happy.

While Tradies only make up 30 per cent of the working population, they account for a staggering three out of five serious workplace injuries. Time lost to injuries is on average 5.4 weeks which is a substantial period of time to be off work, especially for those who are contractors or self-employed and don’t have paid leave available to them.

If you’re a tradie, or you know one, below are some reminders of the things you can do to keep yourself in good shape, both physically and mentally.

Help your body get the nutrients it needs by packing tasty and nutritious food and drink in your esky - like a healthy sandwich and an apple or banana. Also, remember to hydrate on water rather than opting for a soft drink.

A good tip is to freeze your water overnight, and then use it to keep your food cool and you hydrated during the day. As most Tradies start work early, getting your lunch prepared the night before is a good idea to ensure you have healthy food in your esky at work.

EXERCISE Many tradespeople get some incidental exercise each day as part of their job. While you might feel strong or fit because of your work, Trade jobs by nature are physically demanding, and those undertaking them are susceptible to a wide range of overloading and overuse injuries.

STAY MENTALLY HEALTHY According to Mates in Construction (www. matesinconstruction.org.au), 190 Australian construction industry workers die by suicide each year. It might not be traditional for tradies to open up about their emotions, but statistics like this show how important it is to be savvy about mental health.

While most tradies would not hesitate to get their work tools fixed and/or serviced when they aren’t working properly, they often ignore niggles and pain in their joints and muscles – even though they rely on their body as their most important work tool. Consider exercise as your body’s regular service and you will reap the benefits.

Looking after your mental health can play a big part in making sure you’re able to do your job well and enjoy life outside of work.

Learn how to take care of your mental health by managing stress, speaking up if you’re finding things difficult, and noticing when others might need a chat or a helping hand.

Being flexible can help to reduce the risks of workplace injuries and it can be as simple as performing 5-10 minutes of stretches before starting work each day. Key areas to focus on are the shoulders, chest, back, hamstrings and quadriceps. Strength in these muscle groups is also important, as is strength in the core stabilisers. You could try adding some yoga or Pilates into your weekly gym program to help build flexibility and core strength.

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EAT WELL Eating out for lunch or having takeaway can be a quick fix for hunger, but the options at the local corner store or takeaway joint aren’t always the healthiest. Food and drinks like burgers, chips, sausage rolls and soft drinks can contain a lot of kilojoules (energy) but aren’t very nutritious.

Looking after yourself and looking out for your mates can literally save lives.

BE SUN SAFE Because tradies often spend a large proportion of their working day outside, they can receive five to 10 times more UVR exposure each year than indoor workers. So it’s really important to use the five sun safe behaviours, slip, slop, slap, seek and slide, to keep your skin protected, and download the Cancer Council’s free SunSmart app to get a daily update on the UV Index and required sun protection times in your area.

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PUZZLES EASY

Puzzle 39 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.56)

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0.58 1.88 0.46 2.47

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0132 2.39 0.71 0829 FR 1323 1.72 SA 1402 Puzzle 39 (Hard, difficulty1917 rating0.66 0.63) 1936

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LAT 27° 22’ S LONG 153° 10’ E Times and Heights of High and Low Waters JULY JUNE

3 0222 17 0809

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30 0215 0742

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30 0342 0918

31 0113 0701 FR 5 1331 1946

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15 0209 0744

0.60 2.01 SA 1405 0.36 2032 2.48

1.89 0.54 FR 1826 2.11

0.81 1.89 SA 1247 0.46 1915 2.27

0.71 1.84 SA 1250 0.43 1928 2.36

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Brisbane Bar Tide2019 Times Local Time AUG 2019

1.61 0.53 1819 2.22 MO 0.66 1.70 1239 0.42 TU 1917 2.39

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Artisans Guild Art & Craft Gallery Annual Members Exhibition Will be Officially opened by our Patron Greg Chippendale Friday 6th September 2019

• Doors open at 6pm to enjoy the art and Craft • official opening a 7pm • Awards will be presented by Greg Chippendale and the Sponsors of various sections in the Art & Craft.

• wine& cheese / fingerfoods / juice/ uice/ tea & coffee

a fun night with a lucky door prize and several spot raffles

Entry: Adults $10.00, Children Free FOR MORE INFORMATION Phone the Gallery on 3888 6333 or email gallery@artisansguild.org.au L O C AT E D AT T H E C O R N E R O F O L D B AY R D +

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SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM EXPANDS AT CABOOLTURE STATE HIGH State Member for Morayfield, Mr Mark Ryan, has announced Fleetwood as the contractor chosen to build two new special education buildings at Caboolture State High School.

Mr Ryan said the two-million-dollar project would be a win for both students and staff as it increases the school’s capacity.

Six local jobs will be supported through the construction with the two new buildings, consisting of four classrooms, to be used by secondary students with a range of special needs to participate fully in the general curriculum.

“It’s pleasing to know the new resources in these spaces will also be beneficial for students studying vocational subjects,” said Mr Ryan.

Construction will start during the coming school holidays (Term 3), with a hopeful finish time of the start of Term 4, 2019.

Caboolture State High School Principal Fiona Free said the whole school would benefit from the extra facilities.

“These state-of-the-art facilities, fitted with modern furnishings and technology, will be used to help prepare our students for pathways to further study and work, including via vocational education and training,” said Ms Free.

“With the Caboolture Hospital located nearby, there is great potential for some of our students to eventually work in the health sector, based on the skills they are being taught here at school.”

Mr Ryan said the special education buildings would complement the other facilities being built at Caboolture State High.

“The 2019-20 State Budget featured a fantastic boost for this school, with $7.5 million invested in the continuation of the new learning centre that’s already underway, an admin extension and school enhancement works,” said Mr Ryan.

In total, a record of $1.464 billion is being spent on state school education infrastructure in Queensland, supporting and estimated 4,245 full-time jobs.

For more information on Caboolture State High School, visit www.cabooltureshs.eq.edu.au

BIG TED COMING TO NARANGBA

Everyone’s favourite family-friendly event is coming to Narangba.

Teddies big and small will make their way to Norfolk Lakes Park on MacDonald Drive for the Narangba Teddy Bears’ Picnic for under 5’s on Friday, August 16.

Proudly presented by Moreton Bay Regional Council and supported by Cr Darren Grimwade, the FREE event will run from 9am to 12noon.

“Under 5’s are in for a fun morning by the lake; there will be so many free activities on offer,” said Cr Grimwade.

“There will also be a variety of local stalls for children and parents alike, including childcare providers, market stalls, community groups and sporting associations.

“Kids will be entertained at the main stage with a program jam-packed with performances and workshops. They will enjoy the free trackless train ride and cuddling soft animals in the petting zoo.”

For more information on the Narangba Teddy Bears’ Picnic or to keep up-to-date with events happening in the Moreton Bay Region visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov. au/events/council-community or like Council’s Events page on Facebook.

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HOW DOES REMEDIAL MASSAGE WORK?

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Remedial massage is a complementary therapy which aims to treat muscles that are damaged, knotted, tense or immobile. It is useful for a number of problems that affect the muscles, tendons and bones. Remedial massage is used to locate and repair damaged areas of the body and speed up the body’s own healing processes. The pressure applied in this healing treatment can either be strong and deep or gentle and shallow, depending on the problem.

Problems with the muscles can trigger or radiate pain to other parts of the body. Remedial massage aims to trace the original reason for the pain, tackling both the cause of the problem and the symptoms.

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Drag Fundraiser to Dab for Ovarian Cancer 2 Melody Breasts’ Drag Queen Bingo is coming to North Lakes Sports Club to help raise funds for Ovarian Cancer Australia on Friday, August 2. Tickets to this not so normal, strictly 18+ night of bingo are just $55 per person and include a two-course alternate drop dinner, one full bingo book and a night of hilarious entertainment. $10 from every ticket will be donated to this fantastic charity.

To book or for more information visit www.northlakessports.com.au or call 1300 006 572.

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USC Open Day Events to Focus on Moreton Bay Campus 4 People keen to start studying at USC’s new Moreton Bay campus at Petrie next year can find out all they need to know at the University’s special

information session about USC Moreton Bay at its Caboolture campus on Sunday, August 4. More details about USC Moreton Bay, including a virtual tour of the soon-to-be completed foundation building, are online at www.usc. edu.au/studymoretonbay. Details about the open day are available online at www.usc.edu.au/open-day

Dying to Know at Death Café 8 Home Instead Senior Care Brisbane North will be hosting a free morning tea at a Death Café on Thursday, August 8 from 9.30am to 12.30pm in

support of Dying to Know Day. The Death Café, hosted at Reid’s Place, 377 Scarborough Road, Scarborough, is a gathering of people in an informal and relaxed atmosphere talking about experiences, fears and thoughts about the inevitable. The objective is to increase awareness of dying, palliative care and the information available to plan, support and have the death of your choice. An expert panel of speakers will discuss varied and interesting

Why not grab a bite at one of these great, local venues!

Ballet for Seniors

Our spacious Bar & Grill boasts a 250 seated restaurant with a large covered kids playground and an indoor electronic play area. Designed for all tastes and a family focus the Bar & Grill can seat bookings from 2 to groups of 50. Check out our website, Facebook or Instagram to see our daily food deals.

@NVTavern

Address: 37-47 Golden Wattle Drive, Narangba Contact: 3491 1000 Online: www.narangbatavern.com.au

A relaxed family atmosphere to enjoy Merlo coffee, a selection of teas, cakes and freshly prepared light meals.

@ValleyCoffeeNarangba

Address: Narangba Valley S/Centre Contact: 3385 5161 Hours: Weekdays 7am to 3pm Weekends 7.30am to 12noon Online: Facebook @VallleyCoffeeNarangba

Light meal menu. Home-baked cakes & slices. Non-profit cafe. Supporting the needs of our community locally and globally. Family-friendly including children’s playground.

Catering for parties and events.

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Address: 793 Oakey Flat Road, Morayfield Contact: 5431 1220 Email: creeksidecafe@interseed.org.au Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm Sat 8am to 2pm Sun 9am to 1pm

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aspects on death and dying, including Dr Sue Colen, Michele Linton (RN), Dr John Rosenberg PhD, Meryem Brown (Psychologist), Tenzin Chodron (Karuna House) and Annette Lourigan (George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals). To RSVP email clientservices@hiscbrisnorth.com.au or call Maretti Healy on 0426 875 365.

Mark Ryan’s Small Business Network Coffee Catch-up 16 7:15am for 7:30am start at the Revolution Espresso Lounge, 3 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture. Entry is free but bookings are essential. Book your spot over the phone on 07 5343 5100.

U3A Pine Rivers Monthly Social and Information Morning 16 U3A Pine Rivers will hold their free monthly Social and Information morning on Friday, August 16 at the Kallangur Memorial Bowls Club, 1351 Anzac Avenue, Drag Fundraiser to Dab for Ovarian Cancer

Kallangur. The event will commence at 9.30am and include our very popular Seniors’ Fashion Parade with models showcasing fashion by Portofino and Lowes Strathpine. Morning tea is provided and a raffle for your chance to win great prizes.

For further information phone 3880 6677 Monday to Friday between 9am and 12 noon

Ballet for Seniors 17 If you’re a senior who’s always wanted to dance, come and learn ballet when the Queensland Ballet provides a free ballet program on Saturday, August 17

USC Open Day

at The Space, YMCA, corner of Lakefield Drive and Endeavour Boulevard, Norths Lakes. The class is especially tailored for seniors with a focus on improving poise, core strength, memory and mobility. People can register to participate in one of two sessions offered on the day (10am to 12.45pm or 1.30pm to 4.15pm). For more information head to: www.mbrc.qld.gov.au/healthy-active

With three dining outlets, there’s something for all taste buds & budgets at Queensland’s 2019 Club of the Year. Choose from The Mill Restaurant, Laneway Café or Tempo Lounge & Bar.

@cabsports

Address: 19-27 Station Rd, Morayfield Contact: 5497 9711 Hours: Open daily from 9am Online: www.cabsports.com.au

Serving both dark and medium roasted coffee to suit all tastes. Come and share our passion and enthusiasm for coffee.

CAPPY HOUR MON TO FRI 6AM TO 7AM 10% OFF food + drink combos

@GloriaJean’sCoffeesAUS(Burpengary)

Address: Burpengary Plaza, Next to Woolworths Hours: Weekdays 6am to 5.30pm Sat 7am to 4.30pm | Sun8.30am to 4pm

Queensland’s newest club featuring a modern Australian a-la-carte Restaurant with full table service and a great range of freshly prepared Cafe meals, treats and drinks.

Banyan Restaurant: Lunch from 11.30am | Dinner from 5.30pm

@northlakessports

Crave Cafe: Daily from 10am Address: 36-42 Flinders Parade, North Lakes Contact: 1300 006 572 Online: www.northlakessports.com.au

Now open for Weekend Breakfasts!

All day Breakfats Menu - Saturday & Sunday from 7am.

Your choice of fresh beef, lamb, chicken or seafood placed on top of a lava stone and cooked to your desired level of perfection.

@stonesnorthlakes

Address: 12 Endeavour Blvd, North Lakes Contact: 3385 0347 Hours: View hours on our website Online: www.stonesnorthlakes.com.au

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WHAT IS THE...

If you're one of the many Australians dreaming of owning your first home, you were probably thrilled to hear of the new First Home Loan Deposit Scheme announced during the Federal Election campaign.

But with the dust now settled on the politics, what does the new policy mean for you and what impact could it have on the property market?

Under the new rules, first-time buyers can now buy their own home with a deposit of 5%, as opposed to the usual 20% deposit required. The loan will be guaranteed by the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation.

FIRST HOME LOAN

DEPOSIT SCHEME? Words: Raine & Horne, Burpengary

According to the Coalition, the scheme will mean Australians can get a loan and into the market faster. It will also help first home buyers save many thousands of dollars by not having to pay Lenders Mortgage Insurance.

The FHSS scheme allows you to save money for your first home inside your superannuation fund. This will help firsttimers save faster with the concessional tax treatment of super.

The new policy is set to come into effect from January 1, 2020, and is available to first home buyers earning up to $125,000 annually or $200,000 for couples. It is also limited to 10,000 first home buyers.

You can use the FHSS if you are a first home buyer and either live in the premises you are buying or intend to buy it as soon as practicable. It’s also available to firsttime owners intending to live in the property for at least six months within the first 12 months of buying it.

The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme shouldn’t be confused with the First home super saver (FHSS) scheme that was introduced by the Australian Government in the Federal Budget 2017–18 to reduce pressure on housing affordability.

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SHORT + SHARP: Words: Jayden Johnston

Miracle of Childbirth

Love Dayboro Arts Festival The community of Dayboro is having a FREE Arts Festival on Sunday, August 25 from 9am to 3pm in various locations along Williams Street. Take in an Art Exhibition, Photographic Display and a Handmade Market. All artists involved are local to the area and there will also be street entertainment. Make the most of the local cafes and food outlets and support the Dayboro community.

Why would anybody introduce a child into this world? Into a world of overpopulation, famine, violence, and fear?

How could I do that to a child?

I couldn’t. Could I? When I received the news that she was pregnant, I was immediately ecstatic. But that ecstasy was quickly replaced by a sinister feeling of dread. How could I ever hope to truly be good enough for any child? How could we possibly sustain another being, when I constantly felt like I was struggling to sustain myself?

We got the news that we were having a girl. We cried, both of us. Not out of some petty hatred of the gender. But the confirmation made it so much more real. It was happening. I was going to be a father. The woman next to me was going to be a mother.

The Handmade Expo Come and join in the exciting GRAND REOPENING of The Handmade Expo Strathpine on Sunday, August 4 from 9am to 1pm.

Great food, coffee and so much more.

The very best in handmade, hand-baked and homegrown from around the Brisbane region. Browse in airconditioned comfort in an all-weather venue. Free entry and parking and giveaways on the day. Visit thehandmadeexpo.com.au.

An Excellent Vintage Selection On Friday, August 16 there will be speakeasies, flappers and red-hot jazz of the 1920’s prohibition era, the Big Band and Jazz of the 1930’s and 1940’s, the Rhythm and Blues of the 1950’s, and classic Movie Musical hits, together with a sprinkling of vintage-inspired modern day music at An Excellent Vintage Selection. Adored by young and old alike, this fabulous night of vintage music is guaranteed to keep you entertained! For tickets and more information visit redcliffeentertainmentcentre.com.au.

Strawberry Festival Celebrate strawberries – the lusciously sweet aggregate fruit beloved the world over at Sandstone Point Hotel’s Strawberry Festival on Saturday, August 24 from 11am. The 5th annual Strawberry Festival is a family-friendly event celebrating the local strawberry industry, one of the biggest farming industries in Queensland. The day will be jampacked with strawberry themed fun, family entertainment, live music and much more.

There’ll even be a Strawberry Patch Bar whipping-up strawberry-based drinks. Visit sandstonepoint.oztix.com.au.

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We were terrified.

We pushed it down, so far down it hurt both of us, to see each other in so much pain and worry. We couldn’t call each other out, though; that would have risked making ourselves emotionally vulnerable, and in preparation for another entering the house, we thought we couldn’t allow those walls to break. We thought we couldn’t really love each other.

Our friends and relatives all had different perspectives on the topic. We were congratulated. We knew the congratulations were hollow, we could see it in their eyes when they spoke. They didn’t think we were ready, reinforcing our terror. Eventually we stopped talking about it altogether, making the subject taboo.

Our inability to be truly available to each other at all times, and the added pressure of disappointment from our family, saw our relationship grow strained. We were impatient with each other. Well, I suppose she had an excuse. I don’t know what my problem was. Maybe a lack of maturity.

I left the house at 22 weeks.

I couldn’t handle it, and I’m so sorry for that. I spent time alone, each night in a cold bed adding to my misery and my guilt. The continued absence was what made it impossible to return; I couldn’t hope to face her after everything I’d done to her.

When I knew she was at 36 weeks, I went to a service. I don’t remember much of what happened, but the priest said one thing that truly resonated with me. “The best thing you can do for your loved ones is be there for them.” That was what I had failed at. It was okay to feel lost. It was okay to be scared. But it was not okay to run from your fears so selfishly.

I returned in the night, expecting a berating. A yelling. She didn’t say anything to me at first. Then, slowly, she wrapped her arms around me.

I closed my eyes, unable to comprehend that I’d found somebody so understanding, so caring.

She went into labour two weeks later. During the most painful seven hours of her life, I had time to think, while attempting to act as emotional support.

I can never be good enough as a parent. I can never be perfect.

But I can do the best possible. That’s enough.

And that is why, as I’m holding you, sweetie, I’m crying. Why I already love you so much. Because I can’t wait to watch you grow up. I can’t wait to give you everything.

And I wouldn’t give it up for the world.

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Lefties

A casual acquaintance recently in conversation with me remarked, “Oh, I notice that you are left-handed!” I felt that his observation was delivered in a somewhat derogatory fashion.

“Yes I am,” I responded, not a little defensively. “Why? Is that a problem?” I continued, this time, more aggressively.

“No, no, but you don’t look like a lefty!” he replied.

I was just about to ask him what a left-hander looked like, when I was rudely interrupted by the building’s fire alarm sounding which forced everyone to evacuate the premises, effectively ending our conversation. So my casual acquaintance friend never did get to share his secret right-handed I.D. knowledge with me.

But his comments started me thinking. I knew that in a predominately right-handed world and with only 12 per cent of the world’s population left-handed, we so called ‘southpaws’ are definitely on the outer, and that goes back forever. Lefties only get scant mention in the Bible, and deprecatingly at that. In Greek, ‘skaios’ means both left-handed and ill-omened. In Latin, the word for left-handed is ‘sinistre’ from which sinister has come. The Anglo Saxon word ‘lyft’ from where our ‘left’ originates, translated meant weak or broken. In French its ‘gauche’ which translated means clumsy! In Hindi, the left hand is referred to as ‘the wrong hand’!

And the language list goes on, with Australia chiming in with ‘cack handed’.

In many eastern countries, using the left hand to eat food is frowned upon. Lefties were called Followers of the Devil, and were regularly burnt at the stake as witches and warlocks, refused as marriage partners, and even up to the 20th century, had the left arm tied behind their backs at school and were forced to write with their right hand. So with the weight of history against them, it’s not surprising therefore that many lefties had just capitulated and become pseudo righties.

But those who didn’t, the valiant 12 per cent, proved that it is great to be left-handed, and what an impressive lot we are! It is said that left-handers are by nature risk takers, and that no doubt is why they are disproportionately high in the achievement stakes. History is filled with high achieving lefties, from the greatest pharaoh of them all, Ramses the Great, to Alexander the Great. Both Julius Caesar and Napoleon Bonaparte were lefties as was the fearless Joan of Arc. Musically, Beethoven and Benjamin Britten join David Bowie, Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Celine Dion, Glen Campbell, Jimi Hendrix , Sting and Lady Gaga as Illustration: Maddy Bull lefties of note. Leftie writers of note include Mark Twain, H. G. Wells, Lewis Carroll, Germaine Greer and Bill Bryson. Visual artist lefthanders include Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael.

The acting profession is littered with lefties, including Charlie Chaplin, Robert Redford, Robert De Niro, Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Whoopi Goldberg, Nicole Kidman, Kenneth Branagh and Oprah Winfrey.

A total of eight United States Presidents have been lefties and of the last eight, five (Ford, Reagan, Bush Snr, Clinton and Obama) are all left-handed. Other world leaders include Winston Churchill, Mahatma Gandhi, Fidel Castro and Benjamin Netanyahu.

The more recent of a long line of royal lefties include Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles and Prince William.

Oh yes, and Father of the car industry, Henry Ford, and the greats, Aristotle, Isaac Newton, Albert Schweitzer and Marie Curie were all left-handed as well. If you throw in Astronaut Neil Armstrong, Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld, you have a great mix of left-handed achievers, and we haven’t even listed sport yet! But I think, I’ll hold that for another day. In closing, although we lefties all do lead with the same hand, we certainly don’t look the same! Or do we?

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Residents enjoy quality of life and being cared for like a family member.

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