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FEATURE STORIES

JEFF HORN: BOXING, NARANGBA HEIGHTS AND ME p08 MEET HARRY: RAISING AWARENESS FOR CLEFT LIP & PALATE p28 REMEMBERING KATHY WHITNEY p34

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SEEKING JUSTICE JPs IN OUR COMMUNITY WORDS AND PHOTO: Meegan Berry

cattered throughout the Moreton Bay Region are volunteers willing and able to assist those in need, whether it be as a Justice of the Peace (JP) or Commissioner for Declarations (Cdec). This program is coordinated by the JPs in the Community Program. The volunteer-based program is run by the Department of Justice and AttorneyGeneral’s office and provides numerous signing centres within the community; in shopping centres, libraries, courthouses and hospitals. Most of us during our lives will require the assistance of a JP or Cdec with the witnessing, issuing or certifying of many documents. These include, but are not limited to, statutory declarations, wills, affidavits, warrants and land title transfers. As our existence grows more dependent upon the use of email and internet-based communication for a multitude of legal transactions, there will continue to be

a need for those qualified to certify the legitimacy of our documents. The Justice of the Peace is trained to witness and affirm these documents. The Commissioner for Declarations maintains a similar function, but without the ability to take oaths, witness affidavits or issue warrants. The Burpengary Library at 101 Station Road currently offers the JPs in the Community Program Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays between 10am and 1pm and Saturdays from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Sara Allard, the Burpengary Library JP Coordinator states, “The goal is to eventually have this service operating six days a week.” Considering the program has been established at the Burpengary Library for several years, many clients are surprised to find a JP located so accessibly to help them. While the shopping centre

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volunteers can be quite in demand, “Here at the Library, we are noticeably less busy”, maintains JP, Peter Linn, who volunteers at two different signing centres across the north side of Brisbane. For Kallangur residents, the program operates out of the Kallangur Newsagency at 1406 Anzac Avenue, on Tuesdays between 1pm and 3pm and Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. If you are a Justice of the Peace or a Commissioner of Declarations and wish to give back to your local community, please contact Sara on 0439 866 682. If you are interested in helping at the Burpengary Library, email jpsinthecommunity@justice. qld.gov.au for further information. For the many other locations around Moreton Bay, please visit the JPs in the Community website via www.justice.qld. gov.au.

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WITHOUT PHIL, I DOUBT VERY MUCH THAT I’D BE BOXING IN ANY PROFESSIONAL CAPACITY.

JEFF HORN BOXING, NARANGBA HEIGHTS AND ME! WORDS: Katy More Photos: Contributed

At only twenty-nine years of age, the young Australian boxer currently holds the IBF Inter-Continental welterweight and the WBO Inter-Continental welterweight titles, achievements that may not have been possible without the sponsorship of Narangba Heights developer, Oxmar Properties.

With a strong reputation as an exceptional family man dedicated to a well-rounded, balanced lifestyle, Jeff humbly shared some of his toughest moments in amateur boxing that helped him get to where he is today, noting that they were some of the hardest times due to long bouts without family.

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“Phil Murphy, Director of Oxmar Properties, has been a massive help and he has been pretty much my main sponsor since the beginning,” Jeff shared. “When I needed support, he supported my dreams 100%.”

“On top of this I was studying my Education degree at University. It was very hard but was essential to get me where I am today experience-wise. It taught me to deal with different and unfamiliar circumstances that you get put in to and how to adapt to any situation.

When I was growing up I wanted to be a soccer player.

Commonly known as ‘The Hornet’, the former high school teacher has had the goal of being World Champion from the moment he started boxing. “You have to aim for the top, that is what I believe. I don’t want to aim small and hit it, I would rather aim big and smash it,” said Jeff. Yet aiming big doesn’t come easy, with mental toughness being one of the key qualities which gets Jeff through. “Currently, I am doing twenty to twentyfour rounds a day which is a pretty intense workout, plus drills and a few hours of pure boxing. The willingness not to give up at any stage is what makes some of the best fighters.” This determination will see ‘The Hornet’ take on eight division world champion, Manny Pacquiao, at Suncorp Stadium on July 2, and as he visualises his win, he describes how it feels to knock out his opponents. “It is great feeling, as then you know that you are not going to get hit anymore,” Jeff laughed. “The knock out means that it’s all over. You have done what you were there to do and you can relax. It is a sense of relief and accomplishment all at the same time.”

“Phil Murphy from Oxmar Properties provided me with the means to give up teaching and focus on a professional fighting career. He supported me and my family in that transition, long before my name was known outside of the classroom. “Phil’s dedication to my passion has literally paved the way in my journey. Without him, I doubt very much that I’d be boxing in any professional capacity.” In fifty years, Jeff hopes that he is remembered as one of the best world champions there has been. Yet he is confident his connection with Narangba will still be strong after his boxing career. “When I hang up the boxing gloves, I know Phil Murphy and Oxmar Properties will continue to be a wonderful support.” The Narangba Heights property developer agrees. “Every Australian should be proud of this young man and inspired by the way he conducts himself in and out of the ring,” said Mr Phil Murphy. “Oxmar Properties was there at the start of Jeff’s World Champion journey years ago, and we will be there beyond the finish.”

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I grew up in Pallara. When I am not boxing, I am playing poker.

I can’t do without my chocolate. My greatest achievement to date has been going to the Olympic Games. If I could be better at anything it would be boxing, because the better I am the more I get from the sport. I am at my happiest when I am spending time with family and friends. Most people don’t know that I was a high school teacher in Physical Education and Computing prior to boxing. I still have a bit to do with my old schools that I used to teach at, and I am going to be doing a boxing course with one of my former schools. My first ever fight that I can remember was when I was playing a game of handball. Somehow, I lost and ended up back in line, but when the guy I lost to got out, he punched me in the side of the head. The advice I would give other boxers is to keep training, keep turning up, put everything you can into it and believe in yourself.

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WHEN I FIRST MET JEFF HORN I WAS HOOKED. Before me was this charming, humble young man who had a burning desire to box. Jeff is an exceptional family man, dedicated to a healthy and moral lifestyle. Much like myself, Jeff puts 110% effort towards every goal he sets. Running Oxmar Properties Brisbane has allowed me to develop a particular set of skills over a long and successful career. I can spot potential, and I understand the desire for success. Property and sports are my passion, and I knew I had discovered a champion when I met Jeff. Jeff, you have trained hard, fought harder and earned glory very few can match. Myself and Oxmar Properties Brisbane totally back you to fulďŹ l your dreams. GO GET IT MATE. A special thanks to Dean Lonergan and staff of Duco Events for their support of Jeff. You have done an incredible job.

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COMMUNITY

Almost all plants are propagated from existing species on the property like this Agathis robusta

NARANGBA NURSERY WORDS AND PHOTOS: Melina Simpson

Pet the alpacas, ‘Sparky’ the miniature horse, dogs, chickens and geese.

Wanting a juicy Jaboticaba (Myrciaria cauliflora) for your garden? How about plants to attract rare and endangered butterflies like the Richmond Birdwing or Clearwing Swallowtail?

Then a visit to Narangba Nursery will not disappoint you. Nestled amongst five acres of Casuarina forest at 481 Narangba Road, Owner/Operators Andrew and Melody Greenhow are cultivating not only plants, but a reputation for horticultural diversity! Andrew and Melody bought the property three years ago and opened the nursery five months ago. It’s been a surreal experience for Andrew, yet one he feels very comfortable with. “I grew up here as a kid,” he explained. “My parents ended up selling a few years back, so when Mel and I saw the property up for auction, we just had to come along.” Totally sustainable, Narangba Nursery specialises in growing native and exotic plants that are great providers and pollinators. With a degree in environmental science, boundless energy and a limitless thirst for knowledge, creating his own soil and mulch, and propagating over 90% of the plants on site from species his parents planted more than 15 years ago, is extremely satisfying for Andrew. “Some of these cultivars are ones that you will not find anywhere else in Queensland,” he said. “This is not a job for me, it’s just amazing.” Rare bush-tucker plants such as Sterculia quadrifida (Native Peanut), Pittosporum phylliraeoides (Gumbi Gumbi), Microcitrus australasica (Grafted Finger Lime) and Pouteria australis (Black Apple) are just a few species you’ll find at Narangba Nursery. Blueberries, citrus, mulberries and even Averrhoa carambola (Starfruit) are also propagated here. Rare, cultivars of exotic Hibiscus have been developed at the nursery, and the striking Eucalyptus deglupta (Rainbow Eucalypt) are extremely popular for their vibrant, rainbow-striped bark. Andrew has also been given license to grow and sell Dwarf Cavendish Bananas. These are sold under strict government conditions and can only be planted within the Southern Biosecurity Zone. Delicious mushrooms are farmed in a darkened shed, and there are many Tillandsia sp. to choose from. For such a new nursery, the variety on offer is astounding, and Andrew is happy to provide information on whatever you need to know. The property is a great place for the whole family, with alpacas, Sparky the miniature horse, dogs, chickens and geese in residence. Over the next 6-12 months, Andrew and Melody plan to build a rainforest walk, café and artist’s cottage, where local artists, including the talented Melody, can share their work. Your senses will be firing when you visit Narangba Nursery, so take the family for a look and immerse yourself in this evolving space of creativity and cultivation.

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An artist’s cottage is in the planning stages to display artwork from local artists, including Melody

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ALEX! WORDS AND PHOTO: Melina Simpson

Alexander Habilay is no stranger to this magazine! One of our most creative writers, readers have been blessed with his witty talents for the past two years. Alex is the first person to be featured in a series where, each month, we aim to showcase some of the many talents and beliefs held by the indigenous residents of our community. From the Quandamooka people of North Stradbroke Island, Alex, like so many young Australians, embraces all facets of his heritage. Whilst his father is Aboriginal, Alex’s mother is New Guinean and there is also a mix of German and Chinese in the family. Alex and his siblings were taught by their mother to hold onto their roots and embrace their culture. Alex is involved in NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) celebrations each year, but believes that the majority of indigenous events held in Australia are just token days on a calendar. He would love to see NAIDOC week in particular heavily supported by the Australian Government and mainstream media. “I’d love to see the entire nation behind it and showcase indigenous artwork and do different workshops and look at it from a tourism perspective to make it feasible in a monetary way,” Alex enthused. Alex believes ‘New Age’ Aborigines can make reconciliation more than just a political buzzword. With new ideas on how to celebrate indigenous heritage, they have learnt how to project these ideas in ways which can be consumed by all Australians. “I’m hoping that the new age indigenous can bring back the power and the strength into our culture,” he stated. It’s happening in small doses already. “NITV (National Indigenous Television) is great! Triple J does a lot. ‘Play School’ – that’s how it should be done!” he declares. “They drop all these little seeds in to your mind as a kid, and next thing you know you’ve got a tree blooming!” In ten years from now, Alex would love ‘that’ box to disappear! (From all job applications, forms, etc., declaring indigenous heritage) “I’d like to see it unnecessary to declare my Aboriginality to be considered for a role,” he said. “I want Australia to embrace all religions and cultures of the world - because that’s what we’re made up of. It’s not ‘White Australia’, or ‘Black Australia’, or ‘Brown Australia’ – it’s ‘STRAYA’!” When Alex isn’t writing, he works for the Sunshine Coast Council as a Conservationist, where he aims to eradicate pest plants and animals and learn more about native species. Studying for qualifications in Conservation and Land Management, Alex lives in Kallangur and loves that he has the ability to pass on indigenous customs, scary stories and bush survival skills to his friends.

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INSIDE BURPENGARY

KMART WORDS: Sam Elliott PHOTOS: Contributed

As Burpengary residents anticipate with excitement the opening of Kmart in Burpengary Plaza this month, the retail giant established in 1969 shared with us the bold new layout.

One of over two hundred Kmart stores throughout Australia and New Zealand, the new store in Burpengary Plaza will boast many of the improved shopping features which sister stores such as North Lakes and Caboolture display. “We have evolved the store format in response to growing changes to the way customers live and shop, in order to make their lives easier and ensure a more improved shopping experience,” said a Kmart spokesperson. “Our innovative new store layout is centred around three worlds - Home, Clothing and Kids. These worlds are designed to make it easier for customers to find products by grouping them together in these specific areas, making their shopping experience as easy and enjoyable as possible.” Burpengary Kmart is approximately 5,000m2 with both selfserve and central checkouts and a combined service counter

incorporating layby and photo processing, aimed at providing customers with more convenience. “Each area of the store has its own distinct look and feel, created through bold and bright navigational signage, visual merchandising and of course new product offers. The Home world has warm, earthy tones and wooden shelves; the Kids world has bright colours and graphics and Clothing features bold multicolour panels.” There will be plenty of room for the community on opening day, with the central checkouts eliminating queues and clutter from the store entrance, allowing customers to enter and exit with ease. Kmart is only one of the many additions that form part of the shopping centre’s $38M makeover. Once completed, Burpengary Plaza will be positioned as a subregional shopping centre where people can spend a good half day shopping and dining should they wish. The perfect option for those who don’t want to spend a full day at North Lakes, yet still want a similar shopping experience.

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Ted Mulry Gang

‘This One’s For Ted’ WORDS: Rebecca Fawcett-Smith

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On July 1, one of the greatest and most popular Aussie bands of the ‘70s, the Ted Mulry Gang, will wind up the leg of their 2017 ‘This One’s For Ted’ tour at NORTHS. The iconic 70’s pub rock band are performing a number of

gigs to honour the band’s charismatic singer, Ted Mulry, who passed away from brain cancer in 2001. Original remaining band members, Les Hall, Gary Dixon and Herm Kovac, will be joined by Ted’s younger brother Steve on vocals, with original AC/DC bass player and good friend, Mark Evans, taking Ted’s place on bass. Drummer Herm admits to having reservations when the idea of a reunion was first floated to him. “We hadn’t played together since Ted passed away, so I virtually had to learn drums again. People were saying to me, ‘Oh, it’s like riding a bike,’ and I’d say to them, ‘Yeah, I’ve ridden a bike, but there’s some hills that I can’t get over now that I used to’,” he laughed. The turning point came for Herm after talking to Mark. “When I asked him [about reforming TMG] he said, ‘This will be great. This is a legacy band. We’re going to remind people of Ted’s legacy; his great songs and singing,’ and when he said that I thought, great I’ll do it.” In their heyday, TMG along with their compatriots AC/DC shaped the classic guitar-driven and boogie-influenced Alberts Oz Rock sound. Discussing their success, Herm says, “It was a good, tight band and we weren’t too serious or too up ourselves as musos. Whenever people came to see us on stage it was like a party. We played well, and we had a sound which was a cross between the Faces and The Stones

and Status Quo. It was a meld of all our influences, but it came down to that we had a lot of good songs.” TMG’s biggest hits saw them vying against some of the most commercially successful international acts for the top spot on the Australian music charts. “We couldn’t get past ABBA’s ‘Mama Mia’, and then all of a sudden we were the first Australian band to dislodge ABBA from the number one spot with ‘Jump In My Car’. It was number one for 11 weeks, and it was in the charts for nearly a year. And then when ‘Darktown Strutters Ball’ came out, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and ‘Darktown Strutters Ball’ kept swapping places at number two, but we couldn’t get past ABBA’s ‘Fernando’. ‘Jump In My Car’ entered the charts again in 2006 when David Hasselhoff’s cover reached # 3 in the UK. Discussing the song’s appeal, Herm said, “It was a rock song, it was a pop song and it was a gimmick song in a way. It was all those things rolled in. And I tell you what, if we hadn’t come up with ‘Darktown Strutters Ball’ and then ‘Crazy’, ‘Jamaica Rum’ and all our others singles, we were right in the category of being a one hit wonder with that song because it was so big and so different. We were extremely lucky that we could follow it up with other hits, or we would have been in the same basket as ‘Shaddap Your Face’. The ‘This One’s For Ted’ set-list showcases all of TMG’s hits as well as paying homage to the successful solo singer/

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songwriter career Ted had prior to TMG. “In the middle [of the show] the band walks off stage, and Gary, as a tribute, sings ‘Falling In Love Again’ and ‘Julia’ with an acoustic guitar, and everyone sings along with that. “We’ve got a few gigs under our belt now, and the band’s really tight and it just really rocks. The last few gigs we did just recently, the band was really on fire. And we get to do ‘It’s A Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘N’ Roll)’ which is a bonus for me.”

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With five wins and a draw from six games this season, the side have picked up where they left off in 2016, when they went through the Under-13 season undefeated. “It would be close to 25 matches now we’ve gone without a loss, and with pretty much the same group of players,” Mayhew said. “Most of the girls I’ve coached for four or five years now, from back when they had to play up a few divisions in the Sunshine Coast league.

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Mayhew has been with Caboolture for around 15 years “on and off” since Stefanie started playing, and coaches the senior women’s team with Terry Jones as well as the Under-14s. “The women’s team is going pretty well, but we’re still on the lookout for a few more players,” he said. “The key is making sure the junior players enjoy their football so hopefully they stick around long enough to make the step-up into the senior side. It all comes back to developing them for the long term rather than just focusing on the result of the next game.”

“It wasn’t always easy. There were times we were playing in an Under-14 competition when a lot of the girls were only 10 or 11, and I remember one game we lost 18-0, so it’s a real credit to the players, the parents and the club that we’ve stuck together and are now reaping the rewards. “They’ve really bought into what we’re trying to do, which isn’t to win at all costs, but to educate the players on things that will help them in the long-term, like being good winners and losers. “It’s often the case in women’s football that there are really promising juniors coming through the ranks but when they get to 17 or 18 they stop playing for whatever reason, so we’re trying to help them build relationships and skills that will encourage them to keep playing through to seniors.” They have added motivation in Assistant Manager, Stefanie Mayhew (Tony’s daughter), who is a marquee player in Caboolture’s Capital League women’s team. “They love Stef, and it’s good having a female there showing them a few different ways of doing things as they probably get sick of my voice after a while,” Tony said. “Stef started at Caboolture as a junior player, and left for a few years to test herself in a different league before returning to the club, but it’s good that players don’t really have to do that now we’re in the Brisbane league. “It’s definitely not an easy competition, and we’re yet to play Grange Thistle who are also undefeated, so it’s a testament to this group that they’ve had such success for so long. “One of our biggest strengths is that a lot of the girls play in several different positions, which really helps the team but also the players in getting the best out of themselves without being locked into a certain spot. “Playing together for so long obviously helps as well, as they get along well and know each other’s games. The majority are still only 12 or 13 as well, so it’s a really good sign for the future of this team and also the club.”

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Kallangur’s

COMMUNITY GARDEN WORDS AND PHOTO: Alex Habilay

VOLUNTEERS-TURNED-GARDENERS PLANTED THE FIRST LETTUCE IN THE COMMUNITY GARDEN IN LATE APRIL AND ARE KEEN TO RECRUIT MORE VOLUNTEERS TO HELP NURTURE NEW CROPS.

Pastor Luke Skipper of Rivers Church of Christ and volunteers from Moreton Bay Community Matters have transformed 300m² of bare dirt into a garden overgrown with potential. The volunteersturned-gardeners planted the first lettuce in the community garden in late April, and are keen to recruit more volunteers to help nurture the new crops.

food basket scheme run by Rivers Church of Christ and Moreton Bay Community Matters. The food baskets already contain an array of locally donated supplies to get anyone in need through the week, and now with the addition of home-grown vegetables, Rivers Church are spoiling the community rather than just taking care of it.

The community garden is open to anyone and has taken root in the philosophy of community support. All the seedlings were donated by local businesses, Theo’s Garden Centre and Greenstock Nurseries, while the hard work and sweat was contributed by Pastor Skipper and the troop of volunteers from Moreton Bay Community Matters. This was all done so the fruit and vegetables can go straight into the mouths of our community.

To reach out further into the community, Moreton Bay Community Matters run a free bi-monthly movie night at Rivers Church of Christ, where anybody in need of an escape is welcome to attend. This is just one of the many services provided by Rivers Church and Moreton Bay Community Matters.

Thanks to their labour, tomatoes, lettuce and bok choy – so fresh it’s still got soil on it – have been added to the pre-existing

Pastor Luke Skipper says, “We want a bigger, more holistic care of the community. We want to provide a safe place of acceptance and belonging.” What Moreton Bay Community Matters have accomplished in a few months

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promises a great future for the garden. The group even plan to terraform their land to allow for the growth of fruit trees and a wider range of vegetables. Though it may look like Moreton Bay Community Matters are just growing a garden, they’re actually growing a community. “We don’t want to just be a garden or food bank, we want to foster a community – vegetables just happen to be involved,” one of the volunteers explained. The Moreton Bay Community Matters Garden is open and welcome to anyone interested in getting their hands dirty, food in their stomach or warmth in their hearts.

If you would like to know more about the Community Gardens, contact Pastor Luke at luke.skipper@riverschurch.com or drop in at 120 Ann Street, Kallangur.

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MEET HARRY Raising Awareness for Cleft Lip and Palate WORDS: Kristine Lane

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lover of LEGO, ‘How to Train Your Dragon’, and little brother, Isaac – Harry has endured multiple operations since he was three months old in order to repair his lip and mouth from a condition that affects approximately one in 700 children in Australia. Cleft lip and palate is a common birth condition whereby the lip and/or roof of the mouth doesn’t fuse together during pregnancy, leaving an obvious facial abnormality that makes it very difficult to swallow food and talk. Surgery is needed to stretch the skin and close the gaps so that the lips and palate function normally. When Harry’s mum, Belinda Heinze, discovered the abnormality at her 20 week scan, it was a surprise that initially turned she and husband, Todd’s, world upside down. But after lip and palate repair, three sets of grommets, multiple specialist visits, and reaching out to other parents in a similar situation, Belinda has taken it all in her stride to become the Vice President of the QLD organisation, CleftPALS QLD Inc. “When a baby is born with either a cleft lip, palate, or both, the parents often experience a whole range of emotions in which they need someone to debrief to,” Belinda explains. “Many feel unprepared in how to look after a cleft baby and where to go to access some of this help, so we at CleftPALS QLD Inc. provide social support and feeding equipment.” Be it one-on-one mum hook-ups, phone conversations, group catch-ups, information gathering, or service directing, they also sell arm splints for post-operative care and specialised teat and

bottle supplies at low cost. “Due to the cavity in a child’s lip and mouth, swallowing liquids and food is very difficult, even more so after operations where their mouth has stitches and is recovering. They need the arm splints to prevent the child from putting their fingers into their mouths, and specialised teats and bottles that won’t damage the repair.” When their original supplier stopped making these postoperative teats a few years ago, CleftPALS QLD Inc. was luckily able to organise a different engineer and manufacturer, but at a cost of $13,000. While this outlay was partly funded by grants and donations, this solely mums-and-dads volunteer organisation has also had to rely on other fundraising ventures such as sausage sizzles and a kids’ clothes market to help boost the funds needed to support new families. “We are a charitable organisation, charging only $10 to become a member, although people don’t have to become a member to access our services. We are here purely to support the families of cleft lip and palate children, and it’s all about finding the right balance of not frightening the parents but not dismissing their fears either. We aim to let the parents know that having a child with a cleft lip or palate does not limit your life; only enriches it.” Receiving between three and six calls a week from parents who need support with their child, Belinda believes that raising awareness about the condition is equally important. “Parents need to feel that they are not alone and that they don’t need to hide – that the condition is just that – a condition which is treatable and where the outcomes are positive and always

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improving. Yes, there are numerous ENT, dental, hospital, Speech-language, and Occupational Therapist appointments that are part of the ongoing medical process, but the services out there are very good, and we’ve been very happy with Harry’s progress so far.” With barely a scar now visible on Harry’s co-joined upper lip, most people would not know that Harry had been born with such a severe facial abnormality. But Belinda says that even before his operation, he never encountered any negativity from the public. “Nobody on the streets ever stopped and stared at him in a negative way. Some people recognised the condition and tried to encourage me with kind words and well wishes. Cleft lip and palate can be hereditary, and people generally don’t like to differentiate; seeing only the beautiful, jubilant character of the child instead.”

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Like many other cleft kids, Harry’s palate will need further operations in coming years such as a bone graft from his hip to fill a gap in the jaw, later having that widened to set the teeth in all the correct places. “This is a common procedure for many cleft palate children, and whilst it sounds daunting, the results speak for themselves. If treated properly, a cleft lip and palate these days can be almost undetectable.”

Facebook: CleftPALS QLD Inc. Email: support@cleftpalsqld.org.au Ph: 1300 362 056

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ccessing the Hidden Job Market

n Jobs!

With more companies posting job ads on social media, it’s worth joining your local community Facebook group to see what opportunities come up. You could even post that you are looking for work yourself, however please be careful and refrain from disclosing your age or personal situation. Just state that you are looking for work, the type of work you want, and the locations you can access.

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Studies show that there are far more jobs which aren’t advertised, than those which are. Talking to many new workers, I often hear they got their job “through a mate”. By letting all those in your circle of influence know you are looking for work, they can keep an ear out for you, and if they see something come up on social media, or hear of a vacancy with their own employer, they will let you know.

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Ask anyone how they do their job hunting, and the majority will say ‘online’. Most jobs attract well over 200 applicants, particularly in entry level jobs. One local retailer recently advertised 200 jobs, and received over 2,000 applications! With this amount of competition you need to look for more creative ways to find work.

WORDS: Trish Evans, Solution Focused Consulting

Try researching company websites and sending an expression of interest. Even if they have no current vacancies, your details will be on file for when there is a job going. Most local newspapers have a situations vacant column, and with many people not reading the local paper these days, there will be less competition for the jobs which are advertised.

Talk to people:

The larger your network the better. Let others know you are looking for work.

Shop windows often have jobs advertised, so it’s worth a walk through your local shopping centre every few days to see what’s out there.

Conduct information interviews by contacting someone working in your preferred industry and asking them how they got the job, and if they could give you any suggestions as to how you too can land a job. Most people love to share information, and you aren’t asking for a job – just for information.

This is free and can be a great way of getting a foot in the door.

Read the situations vacant column in local papers.

Send in an expression of interest to companies you would

If you’ve been out of work for a while, try volunteering for a community organisation. It will give you a new network of people who might hear of paid work, plus the potential to gain a referee. It will also fill a gap on your resume, and show you to be someone who gives back to the community – something many employers like to see.

like to work for.

Post a profile on LinkedIn:

There are heaps of jobs advertised there.

Trish Evans is a professional Career Adviser and CEO of Solution Focused Consulting. She can help with all your work related challenges – from resume and cover letter writing to interview coaching and career advice. Ph. 04087 32579 or visit www.solutions4work.com.au

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RETURNING TO SPORT

AFTER INJURY WORDS: Moreton All Body Care

Whether you’re playing elite or recreational sport, the majority of athletes experience an injury at some point in time. So, when is it okay to return to sport after an injury? Often sport injuries are rehabbed too quickly which can lead to recurrence and/or further aggravation. Generally, this can and should be avoidable with an appropriate rehabilitation program. Sometimes there can be pressure to return quickly from an injury, however properly rehabbing an injury is always in your and your team’s best interest. Healing of soft tissue (muscles, ligaments and tendons) takes place in stages, and depending on the severity of your injury, the timeline of each stage does change. The healing stages and timelines vary depending on what literature you read, however the general stages of healing are:

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Inflammation stage (first few days post injury): Chemicals are sent to clot bleeding and remove damaged cells. Eventually new blood vessels form to ensure blood flow is appropriate for the healing process.

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Proliferation stage (day 3 to 4-6 weeks post injury): Your body is now trying to mend the area of damage. Collagen is laid down to start mending the injury; an initial layer to close the wound, and a second stronger, more permanent layer after that. Remodelling stage (from weeks 4-6 to 1-2 years after the injury): The strength of the new tissue gradually becomes stronger, and the blood vessels which were required to heal your injury initially are slowly removed.

Initial treatment of injuries are generally managed appropriately. It’s towards the middle of the proliferation stage where people can run into issues. At that 3-4 week mark after an injury, swelling will likely have reduced and you may be walking or running pain free, and herein lies the problem. People generally expect there to be a direct correlation between pain reduction and injury healing. You have no pain and can run without any difficulty, so the injury must be healed, right? Unfortunately, not quite. The body’s healing process is a little more complicated than

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that, and although you may be feeling great, the structures healing your injury may still be quite weak. It is at this time when people often re-injure themselves by returning to full competition too early. We’re not saying that you should not be running or training during the proliferation/ remodelling stages, however your training should be an individualised return-tosport rehabilitation program designed by a physiotherapist or health professional. This rehab program should be a graded exercise program that slowly introduces sport-specific activities/movements. Finally, before you return to competition level sport, you should undergo a return-to-sport assessment involving evaluation of sportspecific tasks; eventually at full speed and intensity. If you do have the misfortune of a sporting injury, do yourself a favour and rehab it correctly. Physiotherapists at Moreton All Body Care can assess the extent of your injury, discuss with you the rehabilitation timeframe, and guide you through a program to ensure that it doesn’t become a recurring problem.

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PUNCH LOVE WORDS: Mel Toraya

Most people fit in to one of two categories when it comes to gym work – cardio or weights. As a very generalised rule, girls tend to prefer cardio while boys are the weight kings. A lot of people have a love/hate relationship with cardio thinking they HAVE to do it, or at least that is what everybody tells them to do. But you can combine cardio with strength and have fun at the same time by taking up boxing. Boxing for fitness is one of the best allover workouts that not only gives you great cardio respiratory fitness but also provides a number of skills including balance, coordination, reactivity and agility. As well as being fantastic for your fitness, boxing is engaging, fun, social and due to its intensity, great for fat loss.

Boxing’s high intensity interval training incinerates calories fast, making it one of the best ways to lose weight and tone up. Boxing allows you to build up both aerobic and anaerobic fitness by incorporating strength, speed and power. Plus it is way more fun that running on a treadmill! Need a stress buster? Boxing can help with that too. When you are at the end of your tether with children, family, work or life in general, there is nothing better than smacking in to a pad or bag. The endorphins that are released from activity such as boxing far outweigh any physical benefits, plus it’s a healthy and productive way to relieve tension.

hope that you never have to use them, it is nice to know that you could throw a decent punch if you needed to. Confidence is also another small bonus to boxing fitness. So all in all, the benefits of boxing are plenty both mentally and physically, and way better than a trip to the pharmacy. If you fancy checking out a boxing class, come and see me at Jetts Narangba on Monday nights at 6:45pm and Wednesday nights at 6:30pm. We’d love to have you join our crew!

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REMEMBERING KATHY WORDS: Katy More PHOTOS: Contributed

Conversations amongst family on the day of the official unveiling made it clear that Kathy Whitney was more than deserving of the honour of having the new Dale Street park named in her memory, and in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the community.

With Kathy continuing her volunteer work well into her late seventies, it is fitting that Kathy Whitney Reserve is located ‘just over the creek’ from where she resided her entire life, bordering the road that proudly bares her maiden name – O’Brien.

No resident has touched the Burpengary Community more lovingly or faithfully than Kathy Whitney (nee O’Brien), who passed away in April 2016 at age eighty-six, and on Saturday June 10, the land at 46 O’Brien Road, Burpengary, was officially named Kathy Whitney Reserve as a reminder of her dedication to the local community. Councillor Peter Flannery conducted the unveiling ceremony, acknowledging Kathy’s strong family connection to O’Brien Road and many achievements. “Kathy Whitney was a well-respected and much-loved figure in the Burpengary community,” Cr Flannery said. “Naming this land as ‘Kathy Whitney Reserve’ creates a legacy to remember Mrs Whitney’s outstanding dedication to her community.” Born in 1929, Kathy lived the majority of her life on a portion of the original homestead property located on O’Brien Road, Burpengary, and her many stories of growing up in Burpengary continue to be passed on through the family. Kathy attended Burpengary State School until the age of approximately 13. “It was a real bush or country school then. There were a few children from local families in attendance,” said daughter, Kim Weedman. “Mum developed her sense

of community and values from her parents Patrick and Annie O’Brien, who also were on local committees and would organise local dances etc. in Burpengary.” In the 1970’s, Kathy worked managing many rental properties in the local area whilst volunteering for various causes including The Caboolture Show Society and organising the annual Show Ball, always hunting for the next ‘Miss Caboolture’. A life member of the Burpengary Progress Association, Caboolture Show Society and Caboolture Historical Village Association, for many years Kathy held executive positions including Treasurer on these committees, working tirelessly to raise money for each of their causes. “Most Saturdays were spent in a regular routine of getting her ‘hair set’ - her signature ‘updo’ - then making around 12 loaves of sandwiches, decorating cakes, and sorting lucky door prizes and raffles for the night. Then she would gracefully dance through the night till midnight, only stopping to clean and organise the supper. She really loved this part of her life; dancing being her joy and the glamour of getting frocked up,” said Ms Weedman. Kathy was involved in the Burpengary Hall Committee who were instrumental in building the ‘new hall’, and was also a member

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Kathy Whitney’s family celebrate the unveiling of Kathy Whitney Reserve with Councillor Peter Flannery.

Josie and Jim O’Brien share fond memories of their sister, Kathy Whitney (nee O’Brien).

of the Burpengary, Narangba, Deception Bay Ambulance Sub Committee, which over many years raised the money needed to purchase and clear land for a new ambulance station. Once successful, and then with government support, the new ambulance station was built where it still stands today on Deception Bay Road.

“She raised an orphaned piglet who thought it was a dog, and was accidentally killed when it chased a car down the road. She loved her many horses, having a mini farm with so many varied animals to care for. She was always busy with this or that, never a person to sit down, but that’s who she was and she wouldn’t have changed it for anything.”

The largest volunteer task Kathy probably undertook was for the Caboolture Historical Society. She was with the founding members who helped establish the Village, and assisted and instigated many buildings donated to preserve our local history. The old ‘Caboolture Hospital’ where she and her brother and many other siblings were born, was one of these buildings she fought tirelessly to obtain, with many visits to Brisbane officials.

“This old Hospital attainment was one of her greatest achievements as it held a special place in her heart. Not only did she do much manual labour at the Village painting and restoring the old buildings they obtained, she also volunteered weekly at the Museum greeting visitors, cleaning and other duties,” said Ms Weedman.

Kathy’s volunteer work also extended to the animal world, taking in many stray or unwanted animals over the years, whether domesticated or not.

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Parent-Teacher Interviews

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arent/teacher interviews supplement the information given in the formal report card, and provide an excellent opportunity for parents and teachers to discuss a student’s progress and to find solutions to any academic and behavioural problems.

Interviews are usually timetabled into short, ten to fifteen minute time slots. Teachers are extremely busy people and need to allocate time fairly to all families, therefore it is important not to waste time in the interview.

Teachers have the best interests of your child at heart. Try to keep in touch with your child’s teacher throughout the school year, not just at interview time. This way, potential issues can be dealt with before they become bigger problems. The interview is designed to keep you both informed, and is a wonderful opportunity to become involved in your child’s education.

MAXIMISE YOUR INTERVIEW BE PUNCTUAL: Being late can affect the time you are given and may disrupt other parents. Find out if your child is expected to attend the interview with you. STAY CALM and discuss things rationally. AVOID WASTING TIME talking about things that are irrelevant to the interview. The whole time should be spent discussing your child (their progress, strengths, weaknesses etc.). EXPECT THAT THE TEACHER KNOWS YOUR CHILD extremely well, e.g. the way they learn, their social skills, their academic progress in relation to expected school benchmarks, homework expectations and their projected learning path going in to their next phase of learning. ASK QUESTIONS: If you have concerns, make a list of things to ask in the interview so you don’t forget. Are there ways you can assist your child at home? If your child is struggling, what support services are being provided for them? If they are advanced, how is their learning being extended? DO YOU NEED TO CONSIDER SOME ADDITIONAL HELP? e.g.

paediatrician, specialist therapy or private tuition? Karen Carter is Co-Director at Kip McGrath Education Centre Burpengary, providing professional tuition by qualified teachers in Maths and English for Primary and Secondary students. Contact us at www.kipmcgrath.com. au/burpengary or on 3888 2332 or 0488 445 776 for a free assessment.

ARRANGE A SEPARATE MEETING with the teacher to further discuss your concerns if you don’t get all the information you need in the time allocated. WORDS: Karen Carter, Kip McGrath, Burpengary

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SENIOR SCHOOLING CHANGES

WORDS: Kristine Lane

There are changes afoot in Queensland’s Education system regarding the new Senior Assessment and Tertiary Entrance (SATE) System, which will commence for Grade 11 students in 2019. Under our current system, students at the end of Grade 12 achieve an OP (Overall Position) with 1 being the highest; 25 the lowest. To achieve an OP, students in Grade 12 typically complete 5-7 pieces of final assessment for each Authority subject studied. Authority subjects are ones such as English, Maths A, Biology, Ancient History (not English Communication, Prevocational Maths, Hospitality Practices etc.). Some students also do TAFE certificates, but these do not generally count towards an OP (although, Cert III and above does contribute to a tertiary rank for universities).

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Senior syllabuses for each subject are being re-written and updated.

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Some subjects are being renamed.

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Five Authority subjects are currently needed to get an OP. Universities and TAFEs use this OP score to see whether a student is eligible for their courses.

The OP will be replaced with an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) score, which is a finer-grained rank order of numbers from 0.00 to 99.95 with increments of 0.05. It is similar to what is currently used in NSW and Victoria.

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Grade 12 students also sit a QCS exam over two days, consisting of four test papers: Writing Task, Short Response and two Multiple Choice. Results are used to scale subject results that contribute to the OP of the students.

The ATAR will be calculated on a student’s five best Authority subjects (soon to be called General subjects); or a student’s best results in a combination of four General subjects, plus an applied learning subject (which includes Subject Area Syllabus subjects, Certificates III or IV, a Diploma or an Advanced Diploma).

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The QCS tests will disappear, but students will still receive a Senior Statement and QCE.

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Each Authority subject’s assessment will reduce from 5-7 pieces to four (and of these four assessment pieces, three will still be schoolbased, but the other one will be externally set and marked by the QLD Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA)). The schoolbased assessment will contribute to 75% of the final subject result, except in Maths and Science where it will contribute to 50% of the final result.

All of these Authority subjects’ assessment is schoolbased, where teachers in the school set the exam and mark it, although are accountable to an outside panel that meets once a year.

Upon graduating high school, students also receive a Senior Statement, and if eligible, a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), which lists their achievement grades for each subject studied. Kristine Lane is a local teacher and writers. You can follow her on Twitter (@kwersty) or email her your question via editor@ featuremagazine.com.au.

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Cat Obesity: Not a Problem to Be Taken Lightly

WORDS: Bec Lill, Petbarn Northlakes

Now is the time for Aussie pet parents to take the leap and get their furry friends in top shape before they develop serious health problems. With an estimated 33 percent of Australian cats either overweight or obese, it is important for pet owners to understand their pet’s nutritional needs and ensure they are engaging in some activity throughout the day. Cat obesity is a real problem that can lead to severe health concerns including heart problems, diabetes, arthritis and even a reduced lifespan.

Portion control

Bec’s top tips on keeping your cat healthy and active. To find more pet advice and tips visit www.petbarn.com.au/petspot

A simple way to keep your cat’s weight under control is by ensuring they aren’t exceeding their recommended daily intake. You can review recommended portion sizes by looking on the back of your pet food packaging to ensure you’re feeding your cat the correct amount to eat. This should be used as a guide only, as portion size will vary with age, size, activity level, breed and environment.

Stay active

Some cats will naturally be more active than others. For those that are less active or strictly indoors only, you will need to find ways to keep them moving. Choosing a toy that will engage your pet in active play is a great way to keep your cat in top shape.

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Consider different diet options

It is important to know your cat’s individual nutrition needs. Every cat’s diet will differ according to their specific breed and life stage, especially once your cat hits the age of seven, as they are considered seniors. At this stage, their metabolism will slow down and it’s best that they are fed a diet that caters for this transition. If your cat is under the age of seven and you are concerned about their weight, Petbarn has a number of healthy options online and in-store that can assist in your pet’s weight loss.

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Decorating with

Bold Patterns WORDS: Oxmar Properties

Use Bold Furniture

Do you have the kind of space that could do with a little brightening up? With bold patterns, you can make any room really come alive. However, not every space can work well with bold patterns, so you will need to keep a few tips in mind before you start throwing this kind of dĂŠcor around. Here are a few suggestions for keeping your interior spaces bright and bold without going too over the top. When you keep these tips in mind, you can put together a space that is worthy of all the bright, bold patterns you want to use. You can learn how to balance these bold looks and how to decorate around them, and you will be better able to incorporate them into your home when you remember these suggestions.

Although bold furniture might not be for everyone, if you like a particularly bold patterned sofa or love seat, you can really make it work for you. Choose a pattern with one to three different colours working together, so you always have something to match when you shop for other pieces of furniture.

Choose Bold Rugs A large, bold patterned area rug can be a great way to bring a ton of colour to a room, especially if you have a hardwood or tile floor. Match the colours in your area rug to the rest of your furnishings and let your rug become the focal point of your room.

Opt for Bold Curtains You might not think about letting the curtains do the talking in your room, but if you have a lot of big, beautiful windows, you can draw a lot of attention to them by using bold prints in your curtain fabric. Choose furniture that complements the colours in your curtains well, and be careful not to overdo it with wall dĂŠcor near the curtains, so as not to make the visual appearance too heavy.

Always Balance your Designs Whichever way you choose to use bold patterns, remember to balance these designs with solids as much as possible. Paint a neutral colour on the walls, choose solid furniture, or select solid accent pieces throughout the room to create a sense of balance and keep from overloading your senses when you step into your boldly decorated space. Remember that matching colours to your patterns can be fun, but using complementing colours can look especially nice as well.

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HUNGRY? EAT LOCAL!

Whether you are in the mood for an intimate evening, a casual meal or a quick bite, there is a dining option for everyone in our local community. Try these local venues or make your own gourmet meal with our monthly recipe.

NARANGBA VALLEY TAVERN

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

Our Bar & Grill has a delicious a la carte menu available, along with new lunch specials (Monday to Friday) and nightly meal deals. The Bar & Grill hosts 250 seats with a large indoor/ outdoor kids play area.

CREEKSIDE CAFE Full breakfast & lunch menu. Home baked cakes & slices. Non-profit 793 Oakey Flat Road, cafe. Supporting the needs of our Morayfield [Carmichael College] community locally and globally. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Family friendly including children’s playground. OPEN: Tuesday - Friday 8am to 4pm Saturday 7am to 2pm

Narangba Valley S/Centre Phone: 3385 5161

VALLEY COFFEE

PAPPI’S CAFE

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

Sandwiches, hot food, gourmet salads, breakfast and coffee. We specialise in corporate catering.

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Cnr Boundary Rd & Steel St Narangba Dine in and Takeaway Phone: 3204 0047

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OPEN: Monday - Friday 5am to 2pm

OPEN: Monday - Friday 7am to 3pm Saturday & Sunday 7.30am to 12noon

EMILIO’S CAFE

TOMMY & E SPECIALTY COFFEE

33 Progress Road, Burpengary

The combination of Cleanskin Coffee Company’s delicately roasted beans and Aaron and his staff’s brew mastery. THE SMELL OF GOOD COFFEE!

OPEN: Mon to Thurs 6.30am to 2.30pm

Fri 6.30am to 1pm Sat 8am to 12noon

8/1380 Anzac Ave, Kallangur Dine in and Takeaway Phone: 3482 2200

Enjoy our $6.00 Bacon and Egg all day Breakfast with an award winning coffee whilst you relax in our family friendly cafe.

OPEN: Monday - Friday 6.30am to 2pm

Saturday 6.30am to 11.30am

THE HIDEOUT COFFEE HOUSE

Narangba Station Plaza Opp Narangba Train Station Phone: 3886 7573

Nestled between Moreton All Body Care & LJ Hooker on Main Street, Narangba. Rustic envrionment, a great place to relax with a coffee made from quality local coffee beans.

OPEN: Monday - Friday 5.30am to 4.30pm Saturday 7.30am to 2pm

GLORIA JEANS BURPENGARY Burpengary

Plaza,

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Woolworths. Serving both dark and medium roasted coffee to suit all tastes.

CAPPY HOUR MON TO FRI 6AM TO 7AM

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passion and enthusiasm for coffee.

OPEN: Mon to Fri 6am to 5.30pm

Savoury options. Come and share our

Sat 7am to 4.30pm

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Call Darren on 0416 430 792

Sun 8.30am to 4pm

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Dining Guide Gourmet Recipes with Shirely Harring, Hand Sourced

Braised Rabbit with Wakame and Cashews

Original recipe Mark Best’s ‘Best Kitchen basics’

Ingredients:

1 x 1.5kg rabbit 30ml olive oil 50ml dry vermouth 200ml dry white wine 500ml Sommerlad chicken stock 100g butter 50g plain flour 1 x large white onion, thinly sliced 2 x celery stalks, thinly sliced 20g dried wakame 100g raw cashew nuts 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

Method: 1.

Remove the hind legs and shoulders from the rabbit with a sharp knife. Use a heavy knife to chop through the rabbit, just above the pelvis. Do the same just behind the neck. 2. Use sharp kitchen scissors to remove the belly flap from the loin right through the ribs. Use the neck, tail and belly flap for the stock. 3. Using a heavy knife, cut the loin section into four pieces across the backbone. 4. Place a frying pan over high heat and add the olive oil. Brown the rabbit trimmings. 5. Add the vermouth and wine and cook until reduced to a syrup. Cover with the chicken stock, reduce the heat and simmer for 40 minutes. 6. Strain the stock and reserve. Discard the bones. 7. Heat the butter in a large flameproof casserole dish over medium heat. 8. Dredge the rabbit pieces in the flour then brown them on all sides in the butter. Remove the meat from the dish. 9. Add the onion and celery to the casserole dish and cook until the onion is golden. 10. Add the rabbit in a single layer, then add the wakame, cashew nuts, salt and pepper. 11. Pour over the stock and cover with a circle of baking paper. Simmer very gently for 45 minutes, or until the meat is just starting to part from the bone. Adjust the seasoning, if required, and serve.

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Just going from sedentary to moderately active gives you the greatest reduction in your risks.

ll around us we see gyms popping up and personal trainers advertising. The push to keep fit and active has never been more in our faces. A part of healthy ageing is remaining as active as you physically are able. It’s never too late to change bad habits into healthy ones. Before making any significant lifestyle changes concerning exercise and diet, it’s always best to visit your General Practitioner to ensure you have no underlying medical conditions that may impede your choice of exercise. Going from no exercise to a half marathon is just not realistic! Take a proactive approach to your health and fitness levels. Ask questions and do your research. Be honest with yourself and determine whether the focus is to fit into size 10 clothes, or taking preventive measures to avoid developing heart disease or diabetes, or to lower your blood pressure or cholesterol. Once you’ve set some goals and priorities and have realistic expectations, it’s time to get moving. Dr Helene Greenglass says, “The truth is that the greatest decrease in heart disease occurs for those who just take themselves out of the sedentary lifestyle with simple movement. In fact, just going from sedentary to moderately active gives you the greatest reduction in your risks”. Exercise doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. You don’t have to join

fancy gyms or purchase equipment like treadmills or bikes. Incorporating exercise into your regular daily routine can be as simple as doing a 30-minute walk either alone, with a friend or with your dog, and if you don’t have a canine companion, adopt one! People with pets are healthier overall both physically and emotionally. The great outdoors offers a wide variety of exercise options. Walking and heart groups are run regularly and have nurses onsite to assist if required. Park Runs are also popping up everywhere and are a great way to keep track of your progress. Other heart-pumping outside activities include gardening, going for a bike ride or even climbing steps. Park the car at the shopping centre further away than normal and make this your exercise, and choose to walk up a flight of stairs instead of taking the elevator. If the weather isn’t cooperating and you need motivation to work out, there are a wide selection of exercise videos on YouTube that you can download and do indoors. Whatever your exercise of choice, like Commando Steve says, “No excuses, just do it!” The Moreton Bay Regional Council offers a range of activities to engage seniors in healthy lifestyles and stay connected. Visit their website, ‘Older and Bolder’ at https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ olderbolder/ or call 3283 4066 for more information.

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She Says: Growing up, I would roll my eyes at my Dad

whenever he threw shade at a modern remake. To this day, I can still remember him shaking his head in reproach at Ugly Kid Joe’s cover of Harry Chapin’s ‘Cat’s In the Cradle’.

He Says: Have you ever wondered if humanity has plateaued?

We discovered fire and accomplished a stack with the element. Our intricate social systems, space travel and mutated planet are all owed to our innovation with the flame. Having said that, we did crash the Titanic in to an iceberg, made a movie about it, rebooted said movie and then went ahead and made another Titanic in case the other one was getting lonely in the icy depths.

To my adolescent mind, my father was an old fuddy-duddy who couldn’t appreciate new, modern takes on boring, outdated originals. In hindsight, he was young (in his thirties) and much more knowledgeable than I on classics versus imitations.

Ever since fire, we’ve skyrocketed straight into the stars, but unfortunately after the spark we kind of just stagnated and the bickering between us became nuclear. Next thing you know ‘Spider-Man’ has been rebooted three times in a decade, we’re waiting for the rerelease of ‘Baywatch’ and the West is still waging war for oil. Neither the real world nor the film world appears to be moving forward, and it seems the only recycling tips we’ve picked up are plotlines, politics and franchises.

It is ironic then that now, in my early forties, I find myself sounding like my father. With mounting horror I have watched many of the movies that shaped my adolescence be remade, and I am so outraged at the thought, that I have boycotted the idea of ever watching them.

We are fighting the same fights and telling the same stories. No matter if you’re watching the six o’clock news or the latest Marvel flick, it’s become apparent that the world will always run on superheroes and reboots.

Anyone other than Kevin Bacon tearing up the dancefloor in ‘Footloose’? No thanks. Someone else other than Patrick Swayze protecting Baby from the corner? No siree, Bob! And please, I ain’t got time for any Ghostbusters other than Peter, Ray, Egon and Winston. Is nothing in Hollywood sacred? Is no blockbuster untouchable? One day, someone other than Julie Andrews will be twirling on top of a mountain. And I can assure you right now, it won’t be one of my favourite things.

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Is It Time To Fix Your Home Loan Rate?

WORDS: Gina Wells, Raine & Horne, Burpengary

ecently some lenders hiked interest rates without waiting for the Reserve Bank to officially raise rates, prompting some borrowers to consider switching to a fixed-rate mortgage. If you think a 0.5% or 1% increase could hurt you financially, it might indeed be time to fix your mortgage at the current low rate.

There’s also more flexibility with variable-rate loans. For instance, if you find a better loan, it’s simpler and less expensive to switch than if you were on a fixed rate. Meanwhile, if you have a fixed-rate loan and sell your house and pay off the loan before the end of the fixed period, you may have to pay fees.

Fixing your rate makes it easier to control your budget because you know what your payments are going to be every month for the fixed period – usually one, three or five years. Because your rate can’t go up during this time, it’s a good option if you think you would struggle to make payments if lenders raise rates. (But don’t forget, with a fixedrate loan, you need to be prepared that if rates fall, you will keep paying the higher rate.)

If you prefer to have a bet each way, you can choose a split loan; part fixed, part variable. Usually you can split it however you like, allowing you to balance the risks of a rate rise with the flexibility of a variable-rate loan.

Variable-rate loans may be more appealing if your goal is to own your home sooner by making extra payments, which isn’t always an option with most fixed-rate loans. Also, if you’ve made extra payments and think you might need to redraw some of that cash, that’s usually not possible with fixed-rate loans.

It’s important you find the best loan to suit your circumstances, so it’s wise to get advice from a professional such as a Finance Specialist or Broker. They work for you as a borrower – not the lenders – to ensure you receive the best rates and products available. Make sure you shop around for the best rate. Most banks will negotiate interest rates depending on your circumstance and will do everything they can to keep you as a customer.

Gina Wells is a lcoal, licensed and experienced Real Estate Agent. Send your real estate question for Gina via editor@featuremagazine.com.au

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Streets Ahead The property market in Burpengary and Narangba is still performing well!

MAY 2017 NARANGBA FIGURES

$435,690

$600,000

$280,000

House Sales

Average House Price

Highest House Sale

Lowest House Sale

The Market Price Review Figures have been sourced from Corelogic RP Data to give insight into what has been happening in real estate in the suburb of Narangba.

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THE CONS

Negative GEARING

Taking from one’s cash flow:

In most cases, investors must still make up for any cash flow shortfall on a month to month basis.

Can cause hardship:

Property investing is a medium to long term thing and if your situation changes you may find yourself in difficulty; sometimes being forced to sell a property at a loss.

Negative gearing is a hot topic often blamed for everything from soaring house prices to stopping first home buyers from entering the market. So what is it? Negative gearing is a form of financial leverage where the gross income you earn from an investment property is less than the cost of owning and managing the property; this includes interest on your mortgage on the property. Those losses are then taxdeductible against other taxable personal income. There’s a segment of Australians who believe that negative gearing is some kind of hand out to the rich. Little do they know that there are approximately 1.9 million Australian property investors and more than 70 per cent of them only own one investment property, with a taxable income of less than $80,000.

Underperforming investment:

Unfortunately, markets can be unpredictable at times. The GFC had a negative effect on both rents and prices in most places around the country.

Additional responsibilities:

THE PROS

Positive cash flow:

After tax and adding non-tax deductions to rental income, a negatively-geared property may actually produce positive cash flow.

As an investor you have new responsibilities and obligations. You have to deal with a property manager, handle bank accounts and have a more complicated tax return.

Opportunity for the ordinary guy: Negative gearing bridges the ‘affordability gap’ to allow low to middle income earners to invest in property.

Reduce your taxes:

It allows investors to deduct the negative amount from their taxes at their top marginal tax rate.

Self-imposed financial discipline: Negative gearing could be described as a type of forced savings.

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