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Tearing Up the Tennis Court

At just 26 years of age, Mitchell James has had a sporting career that many athletes can only dream of. From representing Australia for the last eight years to winning international tournaments.

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Second Nature Organics

BOQ has recently shown a great deal of support to local Narangba non-profit, Second Nature Organics, in hopes to bring more awareness to the benefits of organic produce.

MMM photography and Claire Powlestand

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Backyard Makeover

A friendship forged on the soccer field has resulted in a Narangba family receiving a life-changing backyard makeover.

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WINNING GOLD IN MY OWN BACKYARD FOR THE GLOBAL GAMES WAS PRETTY SWEET!

Mitchell James The Boy from Burpengary Tearing up the Tennis Court! Words: Kylie Hatfield Photograph: Contributed

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At just 26 years of age, Mitchell James has had a sporting career that many athletes can only dream of. From representing Australia for the last eight years to winning international tournaments, Mitchell hasn’t let his intellectual disability get in the way of his stellar achievements on the tennis court. And with Paralympic Gold in his sights, he’s not done yet.

itchell was introduced to tennis by his parents, Debbie and Allan, when he showed an interest at just five-years-old. “I would walk around with a stick picking up rocks and trying to hit them. Tennis was one of the things I wanted to try, and I stuck with it,” says Mitchell. And it’s a good thing he did. For 20 years, Mitchell trained with Wade Foster at InTennis Burpengary and is now coached by Brett Page at Club Coops in Carseldine. Also under the professional development guidance of Scott Rawlins and Brett Lennard at the Queensland Tennis Centre, Mitchell is coming off the back of an impressive year. His most recent appearance for Australia was at the INAS Global Games, held in Brisbane in October, where he took out the Doubles title with partner Archie Graham and claimed silver in the Mixed Doubles with Kelly Wren and Bronze for the Men’s Teams. These results follow a win in the Doubles, second in Mixed Doubles and third place in the Singles at the Australian Tennis Championships, and gold in the Men’s Singles and Mixed Doubles at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi, both earlier this year. With so many achievements in the last year alone, it’s unsurprising that Mitchell can’t choose a career highlight to date. But he says that playing on home turf for the INAS Global Games was a special experience. “Winning gold in my own backyard for the Global Games was pretty sweet. It was just another tournament, but I had my support team all around me; two of my three coaches and my personal trainer – there were a lot of people there. I enjoyed that,” says Mitchell. Having made his debut for Australia at the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Mitchell has since competed in INAS World Games tournaments in France, the UK, the U.S., Ecuador and the Czech Republic.

He also competes in around eight local and interstate tournaments around Australia each year, with the Australian Open first up on his competition calendar for 2020. “This will be my seventh time competing at the Australian Open. It’s an exciting experience to be part of in Melbourne; every year it gets better,” says Mitchell. Competing in tournaments at that level takes dedication and a lot of time. While Mitchell’s standard training schedule involves 15 to 20 hours per week, at around three to four hours a day, it ramps up when preparing for the majors. “When it gets closer to the Australian Open, I’ll go up to about 25 hours a week with a lot more on-court training, gym work and physio,” says Mitchell. And while he also coaches children from three to 15 yearsof-age at Club Coops, Mitchell balances his training and coaching duties with working part-time for his parents’ business and spending time with friends and family. Currently ranked second in singles and first in doubles in the Tennis Australia rankings for People with an Intellectual Impairment, Mitchell was named Tennis Queensland’s Most Outstanding Athlete with a Disability for the fifth time this year. He received the Moreton Bay Council Australia Day 2019 Sports Award and was recently named as a finalist for the 2019 John Newcombe Medal for achievements in tennis. But the accolades are a bonus to the real prize, with Mitchell setting his sights on Paralympic Gold in 2024. As with many sportspeople, Mitchell is a role model to younger tennis players, especially those that he coaches. And he has some advice for both the kids and their parents when it comes to playing sport: “As long as they’re having fun and enjoying themselves playing sport – any sport. Parents just be encouraging and let them have fun.”

ANyone For Tennis? Detailed designs are underway by Council for a new Tennis Club at the Harris Avenue Sports Complex in Narangba. Construction is due to commence in the second half of 2020 with an estimated cost upwards of $3million. Tennis enthusiasts will be able to enjoy six tennis courts with fencing and lighting, a sixty-nine-bay car park and a clubhouse, which is proposed to include a club room, pro shop, canteen, storage and office. “Project planning for Narangba’s new tennis courts and clubhouse is already finished, so we’ve allocated $400,000 to getting the design work done by December this year, which will set the stage for $3.6 million worth of works at the Harris Avenue Sports Complex,” said Division 11 Councillor Darren Grimwade.

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By Kids, For Kids!

Words and Photos: Claire Powlesland

The Powlesland family’s drive to instil confidence in their children has gained traction within the community as the artwork from schools, family and children are combined with empowering quotes for T-shirts. The family project aims to make a positive difference in the lives of children as they are confronted with issues such as anxiety and low selfesteem. Claire Powlesland, primary school teacher and a mother of two, has seen first-hand the increasing number of children affected by these disorders. “Life is increasingly fast-paced: rushing, pressures, checking smart devices constantly. All of these factors, without a doubt, have an impact on our children,” says Claire. “We started to look for clothing with positive images and confidence-

boosting quotes for our boys Alexander and James (pictured). We couldn’t find any, so we decided to start printing our own.” Adds Claire. “We are hoping our project will spread positivity throughout the community, while also reducing screen time for kids, and allowing them to be creative”. Each shirt is unique as it displays a variety of artwork from children within the community, from collages to handdrawn pieces. The original shirt features a bright red and blue dinosaur made by Claire’s two sons which was made by gluing lots of triangles together and then cutting out a dinosaur shape – displayed with the inspiring quote ‘When we are brave we grow taller’. Not only is this project inspiring children in our local community, but it is also a great example of how parents can help their children find constructive and positive creative outlets which do not include screen time. “The project is a labour of love, and we are happy just to recoup costs of the shirts.” said Claire. “The next project in the pipeline for By Kids For Kids is to have picture books published.”

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Find Elfis And WIN!! Every year at Christmas time Burpengary has a special little visitor – and it is not Santa! Elfis, a little Elf especially assigned to Atlantic Pool Services hides himself away on the store shelves, playing tricks and building Christmas excitement for all children who come to the store! Promising to give a candy cane to any little boy or girl who can find him, Elfis will not reward just any child. Only those who are accompanied by an adult are found to be worthy of one of Elfis’ candy canes. Elfis has been getting up to no good, hiding all the Christmas tree decorations from the Atlantic Pool Services team. “We are asking boys and girls to make us some Christmas tree decorations so that they can receive a gift from Santa,” said Sharon, Manager of Atlantic Pool Services. In previous years, Atlantic Pool Services have run a colouring-in competition where Santa has rewarded children who have returned finished pictures. Last year was a great success with more than 60 children receiving a present from Santa for their creative contribution. “We had some amazing efforts made, and the joy on their faces when we tell them they have won a pressie is so enjoyable to see,” said Sharon. This year Atlantic Pool Services also have two hand-made hampers for a first and second prize draw. Customers who spend $25 or more throughout December will automatically go into the draw, and the winners will be announced on Facebook.

CALLING ALL CHILDREN: WE NEED YOUR HELP! If you are ages 1- 12, Please help us decorate our tree as our cheeky little Elfis has hidden ours, then see what reward Santa brings his little helpers !!! Step 1 Pick any object from our art box. Step 2 Take home and Decorate in sparkles, glitter, your favourite colour, wherever your imagination takes you, you can ask your family for help. Step 3 Make Sure your name tag is filled out in full. Step 4 Bring back to us for you to hang on our tree before close of business on Thursday 19th December. Step 5 Santa will visit on Friday 20th December once we have closed to see how well you have all done and how much effort you have all made to help us. Step 6 If Santa loves your tree decoration, he will leave a gift with your name on for us to call and you come and collect, make sure you ask a parent if we can take your picture for our Facebook page.

Atlantic Pool Service would like to thank all the customers for the support they have had this year and the last 16 years in business.

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The Rise of JEFF HORN

From hungry boxer to world champion! Words: James Roche Photos: Contributed

Left: Phil Murphy with Jeff Horn

ith 30 years’ experience in the property development industry, Phil Murphy knows a thing or two about what it takes to succeed. So, when the Oxmar Properties Owner first met Jeff Horn, he immediately recognised a champion. “Jeff was trying to balance teaching with his boxing career, and I felt we could help him out. Supporting him wasn’t a risk, because I could tell he had the hunger and drive to succeed. The bonus was that he was a fantastic human being and nothing has changed there.” Jeff says he is extremely grateful for the support he has received over the years and admires the “community-first approach” of Phil and his team. “The people at Oxmar and Phil Murphy are kind, caring and very giving. They do so much for so many people. It’s always understated, but never underappreciated, which I think is really important.” While Oxmar Properties supports a number of community charities and initiatives, it’s clear Phil has a special place in his heart for Jeff. “He’s such a beautiful young man, and I mean that sincerely,” says Phil. “In life, you meet a limited amount of people who are special, and from the get-go, when he shook my hand, I knew he was one of those people. The two of us have become real mates.”

After a career-defining world championship victory over the legendary Manny Pacquiao in 2017, Jeff has endured his share of highs and lows.

Phil says Jeff’s response to adversity shows the true character of the man. “I’ve seen plenty of ups-and-downs in the property development industry. You have your good times and your bad, but that hunger and resilience keeps you in the game. Boxing is no different. Jeff’s reached the glorious heights and had his setbacks. Regardless of the result, he’s always trying to get better. I admire that. It’s inspirational and exactly what we strive for at Oxmar Properties as well.”

Jeff Horn (below) takes on Michael Zerafa for a second time on 18 December at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Center, South Brisbane. Tickets available from ticketek.com.au or boxingpackages.com.au

In boxing - where one false move can lead to defeat, ‘luck’ also plays its part. Jeff says it’s not only in the ring that you need luck but outside it as well. “Phil and Oxmar Properties came along at a time when things were a little tough and have been there for me ever since. Their faith has never wavered. They played a huge role in helping me and my family make the transition [to fulltime boxing career], and it’s a partnership that will last a lifetime.” Phil is quick to echo Jeff’s thoughts. "We were there at the start of his world championship journey, and we’ll be there at the finish. Jeff will always be part of the Oxmar family, wherever his life takes him."

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Above (left to right): Amanda Williams (BOQ North Lakes), Kyle Wynch (working through Mylestones Employment), and Elicia O’Brien (Second Nature farm manager).

Second Nature Organics Words: Nadia Chapman Photo: Contributed

BOQ has recently shown a great deal of support to local Narangba non-profit, Second Nature Organics, in hopes to bring more awareness to the benefits of organic produce. Second Nature Organics is a not-for-profit organic farm which offers employment opportunities to locals who have barriers with employment. This non-profit also focuses on collaborating with other non-profits that align with their values, such as Mylestones Employment (Cerebral Palsy League). Not only have Second Nature Organics found support through collaboration with other like-minded organisations, but BOQ in North Lakes has started to show support to their online delivery service by gifting their valued customers with organic hampers. Manager of the farm, Elicia O’Brien, has expressed her gratefulness to BOQ by sharing her thoughts on the significance of organic produce

and how this support can create knowledge and understanding. “We hope that this will benefit both of us and bring more awareness of the importance of organics to the wider community,” she said. Alongside gifting hampers to their valued customers, BOQ has also granted a loan to Second Nature Organics, which in turn has allowed the farm to create infrastructure and increase their employment. “[The infrastructure] includes our raised garden benches and hothouse which have created an ideal workspace for us to offer employment to people with a range of barriers to employment,” she said. The support that Second Nature Organics has generously received from BOQ has helped the SNO team further build the farm and extend their opportunities for people who have a barrier with employment. Not only that, but the support will allow Second

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Nature Organics to continue their innovative online delivery service for local customers. “[It’s difficult] because the organic industry has changed enormously over the last ten years since the farm began, and Second Nature has had to adapt to a very quickly changing environment to be able to sustain itself and continue to provide these opportunities. “Without the extra support [from BOQ], it would become increasingly difficult to partner with our wholesale customer to provide access to a full range of certified organic fresh produce and groceries, which customers can have delivered pretty much anywhere in South East Qld and parts of northern NSW,” she said. Supporting a local non-profit has many benefits, and because of BOQ’s efforts, Second Nature Organics can continue to pay it forward to their local customers all around the community.

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Life-changing Backyard Makeover for Narangba Family

Words: Rebecca Fawcett-Smith Photo: Contributed

A friendship forged on the soccer field has resulted in a Narangba family receiving a life-changing backyard makeover. Malcolm and Kylie Van de Graaff, owners of Brizscapes Gardening & Landscaping at Bracken Ridge, had to do something for close friend, Nathan Goldstiver, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) earlier this year at age 34. “I played football with Nathan for a good couple of years and our wives hit it off as well, so a family friendship has grown,” said Malcolm. “We are all very upset by Nathan’s diagnosis, and we wanted them to have an area where they can forget about what is going on in their life for a little while.” Uncommon but not rare, motor neurone disease is the name used to describe a group of diseases in which the nerve cells (neurones) in the brain and spinal cord that control the way we walk, talk, eat, swallow, and breathe progressively die. Recollecting the moment of Nathan’s diagnosis, his wife Rachael said, “Nathan had shown signs a little bit typical of motor neurone disease but we thought there would be no way [he would have it] as he was just too young to get anything like that. As you can imagine it was absolutely devastating for us, but we have been so lucky to have some lovely friends and family to rally around and support us.” For Malcolm and Kylie, winners of the Residential Category award at the 2018 Landscape Queensland Construction Excellence Awards and finalists this year, creating a beautiful backyard oasis for Nathan, Rachael and their two kids Charlotte, 9, and Christian, 6, was a labour of love. “We told them that we wanted to do a makeover but we didn’t tell them when or what we were doing,” said Malcolm. “There were a lot of family and friends that wanted to help, but Nathan being Nathan he didn’t want anyone to fuss over him, so we thought we’d do it anyway without them actually having any input.” The Goldstiver family’s holiday to New Zealand provided the perfect opportunity for the whirlwind backyard blitz. Recruiting volunteers and suppliers via a private Facebook page, the Brizscapes team made the incredible transformation possible in just six days. “As soon as they left for New Zealand on the Sunday morning we were in there working and it all went really well,” said Malcolm. “Plenty of hands make light work as they say.” Low maintenance solutions, ease of accessibility to the yard for Nathan, and creating an environment and entertaining area where people can come to him were all key factors. “We put synthetic grass in the backyard so no one has to mow it, look after it or water it, and the deck we put down was a composite decking so there is no oiling or maintenance required,” said Malcolm. “The watering system is smart irrigation that works off the weather patterns and waters when it needs to, so that’s another thing that they don’t have to worry about, and it will save them time, money and water as well.”

The friendship shared between Kylie and Rachael meant that Kylie could incorporate Rachael’s personal tastes into the design. “Over the years, Rachael has often pointed out to Kylie particular styles, features and designs that she’s liked in our projects, so that’s how we gathered the information for their design,” said Malcolm. “As a personal touch, Kylie had a ‘Goldstiver Established 2008’ plaque done up for the area as well that they loved, and which really finished it off.” On the night that the Goldstiver family returned from New Zealand, close family and friends were gathered in the backyard for the big reveal. Recalling the moment, Rachel said, “They blindfolded us and led us out the back and revealed this beautiful backyard. Nathan was shocked, surprised and emotional. “It was a lovely surprise, and it was so nice to hear about all the people that had been involved and what they’ve done for us. My sister works at Narangba Valley State School and she got a heap of the teachers together who came around and painted our fence.” The Van de Graaff and Goldstiver families would like to thank Hystyle Projects, Urban Turf Solutions, Sanctum Screens, Sun Decking, Reece Irrigation & Pools, Oxford Park Nursery, Mango Hill Bobcat Hire, Jim’s Skip Bins Mitchelton and MM Electrical for their generous donations of materials and services. “It is very humbling to have this done for us,” said Rachael. “We can’t stress enough how grateful we are for everything.”

DID YOU KNOW? Each day in Australia two people die from motor neurone disease and another two people are diagnosed with motor neurone disease. A cure for motor neurone disease is yet to be found. There is no effective treatment for motor neurone disease and it can strike anyone at any time.

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Is Your bushfire survival plan ready? As the prolonged period of significant bushfire activity continues, authorities are urging all residents to be ready for a bushfire event. Here’s how!

Discuss your Bushfire Survival Plan: It’s your responsibility to prepare yourself, your home and your family. If you don’t already, please create a Bushfire Survival Plan which includes important contacts and your leaving plan. Not sure where to start? Head to ruralfire.qld.gov.au and use their Start your Bushfire Survival Plan online tool. Stay up-to-date with warnings: Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) are the lead agency for bushfire response in Queensland. Keep an eye on the QFES Website and QFES Facebook page for bushfire warnings and alerts and sign up to MoretonAlert to receive relevant bushfire notifications from council to your mobile. Prepare your property for a fighting chance: There are proactive measures you can and should take in order to minimise the impact of bushfire, in the event of a disaster where you are forced to leave your home. You can download a Prepare Your Property Checklist from the Moreton Bay Council website. Know where you will go if you need to evacuate: Leaving early is the safest option to protect yourself and your family. In the first instance, residents are encouraged to seek refuge with family or friends in a safe area. When warnings are issued, you may be directed to evacuate to a safer location such as one of council’s Evacuation Centres. A list of evacuation centres can be obtained from the Moreton Bay Council website. Avoid any activity that may start a fire: A State of Fire Emergency has been declared across 42 Local Govern ment Areas in Queensland including Moreton Bay region prohibiting the lighting of all types of outdoor fires and bans certain activities that can cause fires to ignite such as fireworks, welding, grinding and heating outdoors. Read more on prohibitions by visiting ruralfire.qld. gov.au. Report bushfires to Triple Zero (000)

Make your own Go-Bag Are you ready to walk out the door at a moments notice? Some families have prepared ‘go bags’ so if the times comes to leave, they can do so quickly and confidently. Here are some items you may wish to pack: • Blankets, a complete change of warm clothes, and sturdy shoes • Flashlight, radio (battery or windup), and spare batteries • First-aid kit and a whistle to signal for help • Non-perishable foods and water • Eating utensils, can opener, pocket toolset, and waterproof matches • Dust masks, waterproof tape, and plastic sheeting for shelter • Toothbrushes, soap, towels, and toilet paper • Child-care supplies and special-needs items for seniors or the disabled • A waterproof container with needed medication, copies of prescriptions, and other important documents • List of emergency contacts and meeting places and a local map • Credit cards and cash • Extra set of house keys and car keys • Paper, pencils, books, and games for children Not every item listed may be suitable in your case. You might also have to include some items not listed.

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Tuckshop Triumph! Words: Jayden Johnston Photo: Contributed

97.3 FM, the commercial radio station based in Brisbane, recently created a competition to establish the best school tuckshop in the region. The competition was announced to the community in a radio segment, and further elaborated on through their Facebook page. 97.3 FM received entries from over 100 schools for this competition, and the entry form requested a short 50 words or less explaining why this tuckshop deserves to win this award. After much deliberation, the winner was recently decided. After the top two were announced on November 4th, over 9,000 votes were cast over the three

days, deciding between Narangba Valley State High School (NVSHS) and Corinda State High School. At 8:15am on November 7th, Narangba Valley was declared the winner, receiving 68% of the vote. The NVSHS tuckshop and the enthusiastic woman who has run it for 19 years, Julie, were nominated by Rebecca McGuire, a teacher at the school, who stated, “I knew Julie was something special when I attended formal with her last year, and she received a standing ovation and applause by the Year 12 cohort… After 19 years of service, she deserved to be celebrated.”

Of course, this was a huge achievement for the two finalists, and both Corinda and Narangba Valley deserved to win the award. However, the majority vote was for Narangba Valley, which Julie was very surprised to hear. “It was the Monday that they announced the top two. I couldn’t believe it. I just screamed! And they said, ‘Just start voting,’… we listened to it and they said we’d won the tuckshop competition, the votes just kept going up and up. And I thought, ‘Maybe right at the end Corinda will get it’. I was excited but I didn’t get my hopes up. Then we listened on Thursday and they said we had won.” Mr Steven Miskin (NVSHS Principal), Mrs Lisa Harris and Mrs Carmel Smith were the staff who organised the administrative side of the competition, and Narangba Valley certainly have them to thank for pushing Narangba towards the victory. The competition, as organised by Bianca, Mike and Bob of 97.3 FM, had a prize at the end of the road. Much to the students delight, a concert was organised, with a live performance by Dami Im. Students were treated to a host of songs, and if their Facebook posts are anything to go by, thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a week of elation for Narangba Valley, who will no doubt struggle to get back to the day-to-day life of high school. But no matter how they adjust, one thing is certain; their tuckshop will continue to provide joy, comfort, and delicious food to the students who need it.

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Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq has now opened at Toombul shopping centre and they have things for young and young at heart! Dodgem cars, carousels, crazy shakes and lots of prizes! Only thirty minutes away, this gaming cocktail bar, which welcomes kids before 8pm, gives arcades and tricky ticket games a new life. Try your luck at the games and you just might land your hands on the coveted collectables that sit at the top of the Jackpot! This is the new, ultimate party venue whether it is a special someone’s birthday party, a hens night or something to take the boredom out of team building. There are plenty of arcade games from Zoltar and Mario Kart to NBA Hoops and virtual reality games with plentiful prizes to be won. Then bring your drinks over to the alluring bowling alleys accompanied with top tunes to keep your toes tapping whilst you are waiting your turn. The Thrrillrider will enable you to sit back and relax in the comfort of a cinema… whilst hanging off the edge of your seat with the excitement of a virtual reality thrill ride. Then strap yourself in for the funnest way to push your friends and family around – bumper cars! If all this sounds a little too traditional and you are looking for something you have never tried before – Cirque Electriq’s virtual reality rides will transport you to another time, simply by slipping on some goggles. If your feeling peckish, Dazzler’s Diner will take care of drink and dinner so you can keep your focus on being a winner! Cocktails, burgers, shakes, fries and more! Entry into Archie Brothers Cirque Electric is absolutely free, so you are able to choose the activities that you’d like to participate in when you get there. Once you have arrived, you are able to purchase a game card that you load with credit and ‘tap’ each time that you would like to play. For more information about this extraordinary, brand new venue, visit www.archiebrothers.com.au

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AUSSIE PARENTS STRUGGLING TO HELP KIDS COMBAT BULLYING New research has found that Aussie parents are concerned that not enough is being done to combat bullying – both in the school yard and online.

The survey of more than 1,000 Australian parents of school-aged children, conducted by Life Education in partnership with Trend Micro, revealed that despite widespread attention to the issue, parents are struggling to find their way through the challenging landscape of digital childhoods. A staggering one in four parents felt they didn’t have enough confidence to help their child through a bullying incident. What’s more, most parents believe that in today’s modern world, the lines between face-to-face and cyberbullying are blurred, so keeping kids safe online is a significant concern, and an area where parents feel their skills are lacking. Top challenges for parents include children not disclosing that they were bullied, keeping up with rapidly changing technology, not having enough support, and a lack of time. Parents also worry about the rise of online gaming as an avenue for cyberbullying. However, around a third of parents (37%) also said online communities, including online games and social media, can be a positive place for young people to socialise. Parents’ reactions to finding out that their kids were bullied or cyberbullied were mixed. The majority of parents say they would respond by educating their children about how to handle the situation, and contacting their child’s school. Just under half (42%) of

respondents said they would contact the perpetrators’ parents or report it to authorities. Some (19%) parents said they would resort to tactics such as taking devices away from their children if they found out they were being cyberbullied. The survey also revealed that while 62% of parents agreed that their children spend too much time on screens, 71% said they monitor their child’s time on devices. When it came to negotiating screen time, more than half (57%) of parents said they determine the amount of time spent on devices, 30% said it’s a negotiation, and 13% said their children call the shots. Trend Micro APAC Senior Consumer Director Tim Falinski said “We know how important it is to keep kids safe online. We want to empower kids, families and schools to use technology safely, responsibly and successfully. “Families are continuing to struggle to find a balance in screen time hours and offline activities for their children. To help educate parents on how they can help manage screen time we have partnered with Life Education on the bCyberwise module. We also run a yearly competition What’s Your Story? which helps give parents an opportunity to discuss good digital practices online, as well as having parental controls in our products such as Maximum Security and Home Network Security” Mr Falinski said.

Most parents believe they need to band together with schools and communities to tackle the problem. Eighty-seven percent of parents agree that respectful relationship education should be taught in all Australian schools and 92% say online safety education should be mandatory. Life Education ambassador and digital wellbeing expert Dr Kristy Goodwin said that parents – as well as children – need guidance to help navigate the digital world, and that it is crucial that respectful relationship and online safety education is delivered in tandem with schools to help protect children from bullying and online dangers. “Parents often experience ‘technoguilt’ and guesswork when it comes to helping their kids navigate the online environment. It is critical that modern parents set firm guidelines and are the ‘pilots of the digital plane’ and not the passenger,” Dr Goodwin said. “The best way to help kids through these challenges is through the combined support of schools and families. Ongoing school-based education is critical to complement and expand upon what parents are doing at home.” For more information or to book the program for your school, visit lifeeducation.org.au

Be actively involved in your children and teens’ digital lives. Set boundaries around what technology kids use, the times of the day devices are used and places in the home where technology is used and prohibited. Encourage your kids to come to you if they’re cyberbullied. Don’t take away kids’ devices or limit screen time as a punishment – this will make them less likely to disclose to you if they have been cyberbullied.

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Aussies love their tennis. It is one of our nation’s most widely watched and played sports – both socially and competitively - with players ranging in age from toddlers to retirees. Despite being a non-contact sport, there are a number of injuries reported by players each year, with ‘tennis elbow’ being by far the most common upper limb injury. Tennis elbow occurs when the tendons connecting the muscles in the forearm to the bone in the upper arm are damaged. This is caused by overuse of the muscles supporting the tendons around the elbow and connecting to the wrist through repetitive rotating/twisting of the arm, holding the elbow at awkward positions and bearing the weight of the tennis racquet, with associated jarring and sudden, unpredictable forces. When the tendons, muscles and blood supply through the arm are strained, the local peripheral nervescan also be damaged. Common sites of nerve damage or entrapment in tennis players include the radial (upper arm), ulnar (elbow) and median (elbow or wrist) nerves. Symptoms can include elbow pain, elbow or upper-arm tenderness, local swelling, impaired movement (e.g. when shaking hands or turning a doorknob), forearm weakness or stiffness and difficulty in performing daily tasks (e.g., using a keyboard, gardening, painting). Symptoms usually improve after ceasing the activities which have caused the injury and resting the painful area, followed by gradual exercise. Treatment may include the use of ice packs, anti-inflammatories (including local steroid or PRP (protein-rich plasma) injections), physiotherapy and even surgery in severe, unremitting cases. Full recovery can be slow; taking from two months to two years. If pain persists, it’s important to see your GP and to seek an accurate diagnosis. It is also important to rule out other underlying or similar conditions. Neurophysiology testing - nerve conduction studies (NCS) and/or electromyography (EMG) – is the most reliable method of excluding associated nerve dysfunction. Corbett Neurophysiology Services (CNS) has been servicing the local community for the last twenty-five years, providing bulk-billed, premium quality neurophysiology testing. Our clinics are conveniently located in the Brisbane CBD, Ipswich and the Gold Coast. We currently offer short wait times for appointments, so there is no need to prolong your suffering. We also provide daily bookings for Workcover and Insurance patients, to help you return to work (and sport) quickly and safely. Your results will be explained to you clearly and immediately by an experienced Neurologist, and a comprehensive report will be sent to your Referring Doctor within 24 hours so that you can commence treatment immediately. We use Australia’s newest Cadwell NCS & EMG state-of-the-art beta software to ensure the utmost accuracy of all test results. Our team is highly qualified and experienced so that you can rest assured that you’re receiving the best possible advice and treatment recommendations. Find out more at www.corbett.com.au or phone 07 5503 2499. Ask your GP for a referral today. The ball is in your court!

Small employers urged to make the switch to Single Touch Payroll The ATO is urging small employers who’ve not yet made the switch to Single Touch Payroll (STP) to get in touch if they need help to transition. Small employers with 19 employees or fewer are now required to start reporting through STP but ATO Assistant Commissioner Jason Lucchese said there was still time for businesses to start reporting if they haven’t already. “If you are a small employer and not sure where to start, there are three possible pathways to take,” Mr Lucchese said. “You can: • start reporting now through an STP-enabled solution that is right for you • consider if you are eligible for a quarterly reporting concession, or • apply for a deferral if you need more time.” ”It’s really important for small employers to contact us if they have any concerns about their ability to transition to STP. “You can also speak with your registered tax or BAS agent if you have one. “We want the transition to STP to be simple and manageable for all employers, and no penalties will be applied in the 2019-20 financial year for small employers who make a genuine attempt to transition or for missed or late reports.” More than 540,000 employers across the country have successfully transitioned to STP. Sydney based small business Incy Interiors said the transition to STP was relatively simple once they were aware of what option was relevant to their business needs. “Our accountant contacted me and said that it was time to happen, and we just clicked the button, it was as simple as that.” The ATO will continue to work with small employers to understand any barriers they may be facing and provide support to help them transition to STP reporting. For more information about STP visit ato.gov.au/stp.

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Illegal Interview Questions: What Employers Have No Right To Ask! Words: Seek.com.au

Employers use a job interview as a way to work out how suitable you are for a role, and an interview is an ideal opportunity for you to discuss your skills and expertise. But what kind of questions are recruiters and hirers allowed to ask? The purpose of a job interview is to determine whether you are the most appropriate person for a particular role. “The questions you are asked should relate to your ability to perform the inherent requirements of the role,” says Trent Hancock, the Principal Lawyer at employment law firm McDonald Murholme. “Given that a person’s character traits are relevant to their ability to perform many jobs, questions that demonstrate these character traits (e.g. “Provide an example of a time you overcame a problem”) are perfectly permissible. However, questions that seek information beyond what is relevant to the role are not.” Questions that dig for information beyond what is relevant to the role are not acceptable. Examples of questions that legally cannot be asked are: • Are you in a same-sex relationship? • How old are you? • What’s your ethnic background? • What religion are you? • Are you pregnant or planning to start a family? • Who do you vote for? • Do you have a physical or mental disability? “Section 107 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 provides that a person must not request or require another person to supply information that could be used by the first person to form the basis of discrimination against the other person,” says Hancock. “For example, a person should not be asked to supply information around their age, gender, ethnicity or sexuality. The reason questions relating to these factors are unlawful is for the simple fact that these factors are not relevant to an employee’s ability to perform a job.” An exception to this is in section 108 of the Act, and this allows such information to be requested if the information is reasonably required for a non-discriminatory purpose.

“For example, if a person was applying for a role at a warehouse that required heavy lifting, it would be lawful for the employer to ask about a physical disability insofar as it affected the interviewee’s ability to perform heavy lifting,” Hancock says. Hancock adds that it is unlawful at the federal level under the Fair Work Act 2009 to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of their race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family or carer's responsibilities, pregnancy, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin. Regardless of whether a question is illegal or not, when you’re eager for a role, it’s hard to refuse to answer a question. “If an interviewer steps out of line and asks an unlawful question, politely decline to answer the question on the basis that the answer is not relevant to your ability to perform the role,” Hancock says. “Ideally, this response will cause the interviewer to realise their misstep and withdraw the question.” By sensitively responding to what you think is an unlawful question, it may also encourage the employer to explain why they think the question is relevant to the role. “If it’s genuine and reasonable, it will render the question lawful,” says Hancock. It is your right to not answer a question on the basis of discrimination, and Hancock says candidates should stand firm if they are being asked unlawful questions. “It is unlawful for employers to discriminate against candidates on the basis of certain attributes, and if they do, the candidate may be able to take legal action against them,” he says. Success in a job interview comes down to how prepared you are, and that includes knowing the ins and outs of what employers are and are not allowed to ask you. For more information on workplace discrimination, visit fairwork. gov.au.

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Curious About Kurios?

The famous Cirque du Soleil returns to Brisbane in January with a breathtaking new Big Top and the 35th production of their acclaimed touring show KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities™. In an alternate yet familiar past, in a place where wonders abound for those who trust their imagination, a Seeker discovers that to glimpse the marvels that lie just below the surface, we must first learn to close our eyes. Written and directed by Michel Laprise, KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities is a tale in which time comes to a complete stop, transporting the audience inside a fantasy world where everything is possible. It is the latter half of the nineteenth century with a cast of forty-six artists from seventeen different countries, a collection of otherworldly characters made up of world-class gymnasts, acrobats, contortionists, hand-puppeteers, yo-yo wizards, clowns, actors and musicians who turn the Seeker’s steampunk world upsidedown as an energetic gypsy jazz guides them, electro-swing soundtrack. Step behind the scenes and you will find that these artists are supported by seventeen ‘creators’ operating under the guidance of Guy Laliberté and JeanFrancois Bouchard, masters of costumes, set design and the infamous mechanical hand to ensure that this performance is an experience of a lifetime. “The set design of KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities places you in the curio cabinet of a Seeker which is filled with unusual objects collected on his travels. The set evokes the start of the industrialisation era, but as if science and technology had evolved differently and progress had taken on a more human dimension,” explains Set Designer, Stéphane Roy. “It’s like Jules Verne meets Thomas Edison in an alternate reality, out of time.” The performance space is dominated by two structures called “cabinets” made from miscellaneous components such as gramophones, old typewriters, electrical bulbs and turbines. In actual fact, these objects were salvaged from junkyards then

dismantled, amalgamated, given a patina and joined together using tubes and pipes. The two cabinets are attached to the main arch, another wave sensor, that dominates the stage. The opening at the centre, at the back of the stage, evokes the mouth of a railroad tunnel through a mountain; it is mainly through this opening that artists move in and out of the spotlight and that equipment and props are taken on and off the stage. “All these objects – the bugle, the typewriter – come with their own history and it is from their association that a new meaning emerges,” says Roy. “Further proof that the who is greater than the sum of its parts.” A huge steampunk-inspired mechanical hand appears during the show either as a character or as a performance structure. Operated by two artists using a pedal and gear mechanism, the all-fibreglass hand is an automaton built from various parts that look like wood, metal, marble and iron. In the Set Designer’s mind, the mechanical hand is a paragon of the DIY ethos and evokes the richness and the materials from the era of the greatest scientific discoveries. It is on this hand that the contortion act and the “Hands Continent” scene unfold. Costume Designer Philippe Guillotel has explored unusual shapes that have affinities with the Bauhaus costumes or of Alfred Jarry’s Father Ubu to create startling and often amusing characters, transporting the audience to a time suspended somewhere between past and future, in an alternate reality. Guillotel chose five or six main materials that he used extensively and in all possible forms. 3D printing was also used to create volumes that seem heavy but are, in fact, as light as they are tough and durable. This technique was used, for instance, to build the yoke held by the artists who carry the clouds. The clouds per se are made of thermally moulded pieces of Plastazote (polyethylene foam). It’s Cirque du Soleil at it’s very best and is a must-see for 2020! Tickets are available via cirquedusoleil.com/Kurios or by phone at 1800 036 685.

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Schools Out for History Making Class of 2019! Women Protected by Assertive Anger Queensland’s historic first group of Mr Robertson wished the graduating Prep students will finish their 13th year class of 2019 every success for the and final day of school today (Friday 15 November).

future, particularly the 9,000 Year 12s from independent schools.

The 2019 Class of Year 12s is a smaller group than normal, according to Independent Schools Queensland Executive Director David Robertson.

“Parents and the community can feel confident that schools are preparing students for the future with the overwhelming majority of school leavers in either university, further training or employment within six months of finishing school.”

“In total there are about 38,000 Year 12s this year, which is about 12,000 less than the average number in Year 12. This smaller number is the result of Queensland’s school starting age changing in 2007 when the fulltime Prep year was introduced by the Queensland Government,” Mr Robertson said. “This year’s graduates are a history-making group of young Queenslanders who have experienced a range of technological, curriculum and societal changes. They were the first group to start full-time Prep - the same year the iPhone was launched - and have grown up alongside the rise of social media platforms such as Instagram and Snapchat,” he said. “These students are facing a different world to the one their parents entered after leaving school. Today’s graduates are likely to have 17 jobs across five careers. However, whatever path students pursue after school, completing Year 12 is a major milestone of which they should be proud.”

Queensland Independent Schools Parents Network Executive Officer Sue Kloeden wished students well and thanked their parents and carers for supporting them at every step of their 13-year school journey. “The end of school is a momentous time, not only for students but also for the adults in their lives who have been encouraging and cheering them on from the sidelines,” Ms Kloeden said. “I hope all graduates celebrate safely, hold dear the friendships they’ve made during their time at school and draw on the knowledge and skills they’ve learned to launch confidently into the future.” Final Year 12 results, including Overall Position (OP) scores, will be made available in student online learning accounts from 9 am on Saturday 14 December.

Unitywater to Improve River Health The 2019 waterway health report card recently released by Healthy Land and Water has highlighted the importance of stopping sediment entering South East Queensland’s waterways. Healthy Land and Water says our waterways will continue to deteriorate if the major issue of sediment pollution is not addressed and several Unitywater projects are actively tackling this issue. Between June and August this year, Unitywater completed a project to stabilise a 250-metre section of the Caboolture River at Bellmere. The works reshaped severely eroded banks before planting with species native to the area. The stabilisation works have stopped 3,600 tonnes of soil entering the river each year, keeping it cleaner and healthier. Unitywater Executive Manager Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions Amanda Creevey said the Bellmere stabilisation works also keep nutrients out of the river and help offset

nutrients discharged to the river from the nearby Caboolture South Sewage Treatment Plant. “We estimate our works at Bellmere will hold back an annual 1.51 tonnes of total nitrogen and 0.79 tonnes of total phosphorus. “Later this financial year, we will also investigate the potential of more stabilisation works on the banks of the Pine River and Mooloolah River. “We are also restoring 190 hectares of former cane land near the Maroochy River to a natural wetland. The Yandina Creek Wetland works to remove nutrients and sediments from the river and improves the overall river health,” Ms Creevey said. The Caboolture River received a rating of B+ in the 2019 Healthy Land and Water Report Card, the Maroochy River received B-, and the Mooloolah River C+, each unchanged from last year. The Pine River has improved from B- to B since last year.

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North Brisbane Clinical Psychologist Eve Dyer is challenging the common belief that conflicted relationships can be resolved by compromise. But compromise is not the key - personal power and strategies to address harmful behaviours are. Women who please others to avoid conflict, seek permission instead of making decisions, and feel wounded by hurtful behaviour, are experiencing these feelings because they don’t know how to activate their Assertive anger. “Many women lose their confidence and positive self-belief because they are overwhelmed with unhappiness, selfdoubt, fears, anxiety or depression,” Ms Dyer said. “They blame themselves for their unhappiness and ignore their needs to meet the needs of their partners and to keep the peace. “Anger fuels power. Its lightning-fast activation enables us to protect ourselves or to wound others. However, anger has five faces, Assertive, Defensive, Suppressed, Narcissistic and Destructive. Women who are vulnerable suppress the one constructive anger, Assertive anger, because they equate all anger with aggression.” Ms Dyer has combined her 15-years of professional experience, research and client observations into her book, Ignite Your Power: Unmasking the Five Faces of Anger which was released late last month. The strategies outlined in the book are designed to help women who struggle to speak up during conflict, or please their partners to avoid the risk of hurt, harm, or abandonment. “My book reflects the journey of attending psychological therapy. It is written using everyday terms and draws from my clinical psychology studies, extensive reading and professional development, and my work as a clinical psychologist in private practice,” Ms Dyer said. “To illustrate the book’s solutions and strategies, it follows the journey of Sarah, a composite client who represents many people who sought therapy to overcome their anxiety, stress or unhappiness. “The book provides many examples and dialogues that demonstrate how readers can strengthen themselves and target their words and actions to challenge or block unwanted or harmful treatment. The story of Sarah’s journey of change is traced through the book. “By discovering the relationship between power and the different faces of anger, you can activate your Assertive anger to assert and protect yourself, your rights and your dreams. Your Journey begins with your first step - seeking answers.”

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WHAT IS A CRAMP? Words: Moreton All Body Care

Most people, at some stage in their life, will experience a muscle cramp. It may be while playing in the yard with the kids, it may be while out doing exercise or it may be when you are sitting relaxing on the lounge watching TV. They can be painful and annoying but what is actually happening when it occurs? A cramp is a sudden, involuntary contraction (or over-shortening) of a muscle. While they can happen in any skeletal muscle, they are more common in the lower limbs and in muscles that cross two joints. The most commonly affected muscle groups include the calf (gastrocnemius), front of thigh (quadriceps), back of thigh (hamstrings) as well as the feet, hands, arms and abdomen. A cramp can involve just one muscle or all of the muscles in a group. Muscle cramps can range in intensity from a slight twitch to severe pain and can last anywhere from a couple of seconds to several minutes or longer. Sometimes a cramp will be strong enough to cause a tear in the muscle and may also result in visible bruising on the skin. The exact cause of muscles cramps is not known and there are a number of theories as to why people experience cramps. These theories include: • Altered neuromuscular control • Dehydration • Electrolyte depletion • Poor conditioning • Muscle fatigue • Doing new activity Exercising in extreme heat is often associated with muscle cramps and the belief is that these cramps are due to the excessive sweating that occurs when exercising in extreme heat. Sweat contains fluid and electrolytes (salt, potassium, magnesium and calcium) and when theses nutrients fall below certain levels the incidence of muscle spasms increases. The reasoning for these cramps then is a combination of both the dehydration and electrolyte depletion theories. Over the years much research has been conducted into cramps, and their causes, but at this stage there is still no certainty on the exact cause of them. Research has been conducted into all of the theories, but studies have not been conclusive in providing evidence that one, or more, of the theories is a definite cause. While we still do not know how to prevent muscle cramps from occurring, due to not knowing the exact cause, there are ways to manage cramps and reduce the risk of experiencing them. • Stop the activity that caused the cramp • Gently stretch and massage the cramping muscle • Hold the joint in a stretched position until the cramp stops • Improve fitness and avoid muscle fatigue • Stretch regularly – in particular the larger muscle groups more prone to cramps • Warm up before exercise • Stay hydrated during activities • Replace electrolytes if excessive sweating is occurring Most muscle cramps are not serious and will go away without requiring any treatment. If your cramps are severe, frequent or of concern it is always advisable to seek professional, medical advice.

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Warrigals Hold Title as Indigenous Football Champions!

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“That’s what this tournament is all about,” said SBS football commentator Craig Foster as he described the Brisbane Warrigals and Maliyans United teams standing arm-in-arm after the Warrigals took out their second consecutive title at the Australian Indigenous Football Championships on the weekend. The Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex played host to the two-day tournament, with 21 indigenous teams from around Australia coming together in a celebration of football, culture and community. Local indigenous group Muja Mundu Creations opened the tournament with a traditional smoking ceremony and dance, with artist James Doyle noting the significance of the Moreton Bay Region as meeting place for indigenous people due to the historical abundance of food such as Bunya nuts. A diverse range of market stalls, workshops and displays were set up at the grounds, as well as a jumping castle and rock-climbing wall. Australian international Adam Sarota was among the stars on show, along with Warrigals teammate and former A-league striker Tahj Minniecon. “This tournament is really significant for the indigenous and footballing communities,” Sarota said. “On the field, it’s very competitive, but as soon as the full-time whistle goes, everyone comes together, and there’s a real sense of community. “Growing up I didn’t get the chance to learn too much about my culture, and I moved overseas when I was 15, so it was very special to listen to the speeches and see the cultural displays. Education is one of the most important factors of this tournament.” The Warrigals went through the tournament undefeated, coming up against Northern NSW side Maliyans United in the grand final – captained by Socceroos and Brisbane Roar veteran Jade North. The home side had the majority of chances in a scoreless first half before Minniecon pounced on a deflection from the opposition ‘keeper to break the deadlock in the 56th minute. Maliyans hit back with a well-worked team goal in the 72nd minute to level the match, and when the 1-1 scoreline remained after 10 minutes of extra time, penalties were needed to crown the champions. A marathon shootout was eventually won 7-6 by the Warrigals, making it back-to-back championships after similarly winning the 2018 tournament. All men’s and women’s finals matches were broadcast on SBS, with Foster and Frank Farina among Australian footballing royalty in attendance. It was an action-packed 2 days of football, with the inaugural Australian Indigenous Youth Tournament being held in conjunction with the main event. The instigator of the youth tournament was Nathan Walker, who is also the coach of the Warrigals. “Sport is invaluable for teaching kids important life skills and giving them direction, so the youth tournament was a real highlight for me,” said Sarota, whose company Bridgeman Stainless Solutions was one of the many sponsors of the event. “I loved seeing the passion those kids have for the game and how much enjoyment they get from football. “Indigenous kids tend to gravitate towards rugby league and union, so it’s great to show them there are pathways there to pursue football.” Another showpiece of the Championships was the entertaining exhibition match between the Queensland Police team and Indigenous Community representative team, with plenty of laughs and even players swapping places with referees. Police Minister and Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan, said the tournament was about so much more than football. “It’s about celebrating indigenous culture, history and achievements. “Multiple teams, one level playing field and one shared goal – to come together in a spirit of good faith. “The real winner is our community.”

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Have a Very Buddhist Christmas Words: Debb Webber, Zen Chi Natural Therapies, North Lakes

Gift giving is a physical enactment of the principle of compassion. Christmas is an excellent example of this. It provides an opportunity to practice several aspects of the Buddhist path: generosity, consideration and kindness. In particular, the practise of gift-giving is a physical enactment of the principle of compassion. This is especially relevant when we recall that our actions arise directly from our mind states: the perfection of compassion as a mind state naturally manifests as physical acts of kindness and generosity. If we find that we do not readily act for the well-being of others, that indicates there is a need for further development of inner compassion. That can be developed by giving gifts to others. The selflessness and compassion of gift-giving is a selfless act of charity and caring without expecting anything in return.

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Good News for First Home Buyers Words: Raine & Horne, Burpengary

During the recent federal election, the Morrison Government the ‘First Home Loan Deposit Scheme’ for first home buyers. This scheme is designed to make it easier for first home buyers to get their foot in the door of the property market, and will accompany the existing ‘First Home Super Saver Scheme.’ First Home Loan Deposit Scheme The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is set to be introduced on January 1st 2020 and will be available to first home buyers with an income of up to $125,000 (or $200,000 for a couple). Eligible buyers will now only need to save 5% for a deposit on their first home. The government will then guarantee their loan up to 20%. This has two key benefits for first home buyers: •

Saving for a deposit can take many years, and most lenders require at least a 10% deposit before they are willing to lend. This scheme will drastically reduce the time needed to save for a property, allowing first home buyers to get into the market sooner.

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For deposits of less than 20%, lenders generally require that borrowers take out mortgage insurance. This is an additional cost to the borrower. This scheme will eliminate the need for lender’s mortgage insurance as the loan will be guaranteed up to 20%. This is estimated to save buyers around $10,000 on average over the life of their loan.

Some things to consider: The scheme will only be available to 10,000 homebuyers each year. In 2018 approximately 110,000 Australians bought their first home, meaning that less than 10% of first home buyers in 2018 would have accessed the scheme. How these 10,000 applicants will be chosen remains unclear. The government has suggested that there will be caps on the value of homes for which it will guarantee a deposit. The location of the property will determine these caps. By taking out a mortgage with a smaller deposit, you will pay more interest over the life of the loan. Furthermore, lenders will need to be confident that you can meet the higher monthly repayments.

First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS) The FHSS Scheme allows you to save for your first home inside your superannuation fund, taking advantage of the concessionally taxed superannuation environment. Under the scheme, individuals can contribute up to $15,000 each financial year, up to a total of $30,000 across all years (since 2017), into their super funds as a concessional (or pre-tax) contribution. Couples can contribute up to $30,000 each year, up to a total of $60,000 across all years. When you are ready to purchase your first home, you can apply to release these contributions, along with any associated earnings, to assist you with your purchase. Who is eligible? To qualify for the scheme, you must: • be over 18 years of age • have never owned a property before • have never requested an FHSS release before • live in the property for at least 6 out of the first 12 months of ownership • purchase the property within 12 months of the funds being released For further details speak to your accountant or Bank Manager/Broker

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6th December Community Carols | CESS Caboolture East State School 44 Manley Street Caboolture | 5.45pm to 7.30pm FREE EVENT 7th December Kids Club Christmas Party Caboolture Sports Club 10.30am to 1.00pm Tickets: $10 per child | Parents Free

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15th December Thirstys Xmas Party Thirsty Chiefs Brewing Company 4/4 Wills Street North Lakes | 12noon to 6.00pm 17th December Kids Dig It â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Squire Academy Abbey Museum 63 The Abbey Place Caboolture | 10am to 2pm Tickets: $55 excluding lunch

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19th December Kids Dig It – Archaeological Antics Abbey Museum 63 The Abbey Place Caboolture | 10am to 2pm Tickets: $55 excluding lunch 21st December Cars n Coffee Meet Up Platinum Auto Group 21 Torres Cres, North Lakes | 7.00am to 9.00am FREE EVENT

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SHORT + SHARP: Words: Jayden Johnston

Christmas in the Village at Samford Celebrate the magic of Christmas time by bringing your family and friends to the free Christmas in the Village at John Scott Park, Samford on Friday 6th December, from 5.30pm to 11.30pm, a longstanding event in the Samford community running for over 20 years. Enjoy live music played, a free rock climb amusement activity and jumping castle for the kids, community food stalls and plenty of festive fun. Kids are encouraged to dress up for the fancy dress parade with gifts for the kids in Christmas costume. Plus Santa will a special appearance to the kids delight.

Scarborough Originals Perfect for families who love live FREE music. Scarborough Originals is a free, live music gig series with a line-up of talented musos will bring a mixed bag of sweet tunes to Scarborough Beach Park for the enjoyment of locals and visitors on December 7. Bring along a picnic blanket and some nibbles, or visit one of the many local cafes and eateries nearby for takeaway, or a sit-down meal before, or after the show. Landsborough Ave, Scarborough | 1.00pm to 5.00pm

Trevena Glen Farm Open Day Bring the family to the foothills of the D'Aguilar Range on Saturday December 14, to get up close and personal to an alpaca, donkeys, chickens, guinea pigs, goats, pigs, sheep, cows, and horses! The family run farm welcomes animal lovers of all ages to pat and feed the farm animals, enjoy horse and tractor rides, watch demonstrations, purchase coffee and drinks, and enjoy a sausage sizzle at Trevena Glen Farm, 1100 Winn Road, Mount Samson from 9.00am to 12noon.

New Years Day 18+ Foam Party For the wettest and wildest New Years party Brisbane head to Eatons Hill Hotel to get drenched at the 2020 New Year’s Day Foam Party from 12 pm Wednesday, January 1st into the wee hours of Thursday, 2nd January 2020 (2 am). Bring your friends to help flood the house! 18+ event | Tickets $25 to $35. For More Information visit eatonshillhotel.com.au/event/ nyd-foam-party-2020

Woodford Folk Festival Unleash your inner bohemian as ancient cultures converge into a sensory experience like no other! Woodford Folk Festival is an eclectic annual six-day event held from 27 December to 1 January and it’s a Queensland institution. Tickets are on sale now. You can purchase tickets online only at woodfordfolkfestival. com/tickets, no tickets available at the gate. For ticket support contact the box office on 07 5496 1066 between 9am - 5pm (EST) Monday to Thursday (Open Fridays between OCT-JAN).

He’s dead. He’s dead. He’s dead, and it’s impossible to believe. No more of his smiles, his jokes, his affection, his intelligence… I’ll miss everything about the man, and the worst part is that I’m not allowed to show it. “Mummy?” My son looks at me with concern. “Yes, sweetie?” “Are you okay?” It’ll never cease to amaze me how much children understand. People have told me, incessantly, that he’s young enough to not be too affected by what’s occurred. To not really understand that he’ll never see his father again. Truth is, I think he understands better than I do. “Mum?” I realise that I haven’t responded. “Yeah. I’m okay. Thank you for asking,” I smile, and say in a ‘proud mother’ voice, but I don’t think he buys it. Maybe I just suck at acting. But it’s kind of impossible to pretend to be okay when your husband died so young. The music begins, the terrible bagpipes that he insisted be played at his funeral echoing in the cathedral. “If I’m dead, you all have to suffer,” he joked, and it would leave me perplexed. How could he joke around with such a harrowing disease wracking his body, slowly shutting down all his vital organs? But further, how could he think I wouldn’t be suffering without him here? I feel all those people around me stand, and I follow, too lost in my thoughts to truly know or care what is going on. The tears in my eyes are obscuring my vision somewhat, but I can still make out enough to see the men walk in, with the coffin.

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Intricate patterns are laced on the woodwork, detailed carving and painted flowers… again, at his request. If this was going to be his new home, he wasn’t going to spend his time trapped in some lifeless box. He was going to decorate. He was going to add colour. He was going to add life. Just like he did for me. Added colour. It’s seeing the coffin which overwhelms me. I feel my son’s arm clasp around my leg, as an attempt at comfort, but he might as well be laughing, for all the help it does. Of course, I love that he tried, and I hug him back fiercely. Unfortunately, there’s nothing that anyone could do to distract me. Because the sight of the eternal wooden house has made everything far too real. Now my brain won’t allow me to drift along, as if in a dream. No, I’m forced to pay attention, forced to sit and stare at it, at the corpse I imagine inside the closed casket. It isn’t just a reminder that he’s dead. The patterns on the box serve to remind me what I’ll be missing for the rest of my life, of the person that he was in life. Always trying to make people happy, to improve the lives of those around him. It’s ironic, then, that my last memory of him will be filled with such sadness. The congregation files out, and my mother takes her grandson out of the chapel, leaving me alone in the room. I walk slowly to the box, each step seemingly taking an age to complete. But eventually I reach it and lay my hand out on the top. Will I ever move on? Probably. But not right now. Right now, I’ll do what I need to. And so, before turning my body on his coffin, I lay my lips on the wood, hoping that the message of love somehow gets through to him.

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The Nobel Prize

On December 10 each year, a series of awards, known as Nobel Prizes are given to men and women from around the planet, in recognition of their major contributions in the fields of Chemistry, Physics, Medicine, Literature and Peace. The first four are bestowed at a ceremony in Sweden’s capital Stockholm, whereas Peace is presented in Oslo, the capital of Norway. The latter was chosen, as Norway was recognised as being the world’s most impartial nation. But other than this, little is known of the story behind the awards or of the man whose inventive genius, gave birth to them.

Puzzle 40 10 (Hard, difficulty rating 0.68) On December 1896, Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, died at his home in San Remo Italy, leaving a massive fortune of US$ 9 million, which he be-quested to the establishment of the Awards. He left no money to family members, as he believed that unearned wealth only brought unhappiness! Seated in a Paris café, he drew up his will, which was only found several days after his death.

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During his lifetime, Nobel was given many awards but shunned them as he felt that they were only given to him because of the influential people he knew. Many therefore felt it strange that he used his wealth to create awards for others. Cynics suggested that he created the awards, particularly Peace, to salve his conscience for all the deaths and misery his invention had caused. Be that as it may, Alfred Nobel died five years before the first Nobel Prizes were awarded in 1901. Each award recipient is given a gold medal [ worth US$10,000 ], a beautifully inscribed diploma and a cash prize of US$ 1million.

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