Feature Magazine February 2022 by The Local Times

ON THE COVER: ANNIE BARNETT Photo: Contributed

“I saw that 2% of the population have aneurysms and of that, 20% have more than one, which is me because I have 5.” -Annie Barnett

Defying The Odds; Page 10

Here are some of the stories you will find inside:

Bringing The Past, Present And Future Together

Meade Murphy, his son and his uncle have a passion for restoring antique furniture to its former glory. Page 4

Volunteers At The Heart Of It

You may not have heard of them, but Moreton Bay First Aid Volunteers are the dedicated individuals you’ll find at many local community events. Page 8

New Home For PCYC Caboolture

A brand-new facility will be constructed for the PCYC at Caboolture on King Street to replace the existing 30-year-old site on Toovey Street, making it more accessible for locals. Page 16

The Boneyard Espresso and Collective

Seeing large amounts of plastic coffee cup waste was the catalyst for young entrepreneur Ruby Irvine Rule to launch a café and concept store in Redcliffe, which prioritises sustainable business practices. Page 18

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Coles Shoppers Help Aussies at Risk FOOD RESCUE ORGANISATION SecondBite will be able to provide the equivalent of more than ten million meals to feed vulnerable Australians after Coles raised nearly $2.2 million in the lead up to Christmas last year. In a clear indication of community spirit in difficult times, shoppers gave generously to Coles’ Christmas Appeal amid new research1 which showed 80 per cent of community food charities expected greater demand due to COVID-19. All funds raised in Coles supermarkets as well as Liquorland, First Choice Liquor Market and Vintage Cellars stores during the Appeal will go to SecondBite so it can continue its essential work of rescuing and delivering unsold, edible food to around 1400 community organisations which provide food relief in the form of cooked meals, food hampers and essential ingredients. Among the five highest fundraising Coles liquor stores in the nation was First Choice Liquor in Morayfield. SecondBite CEO Steve Clifford said the funds raised for SecondBite in Coles’ Christmas Appeal will go a long way towards helping Australians in need of food relief as we enter a third year of pandemic-induced uncertainty. “Prior to Christmas, eight out of ten community organisations told us they expected demand for food relief to increase due to the impact of COVID-19. These funds help us to address this increased demand because for every dollar raised by Coles, we can provide the equivalent of five meals to a person or family in need,” he said. Coles Chief Sustainability, Property and Export Officer Thinus Keevé said the Christmas Appeal coincided with the 10-year anniversary of Coles’ partnership with SecondBite and was key to Coles’ ambitions for zero hunger and zero waste. “We are enormously grateful to our customers who embraced the spirit of Christmas by giving so generously to SecondBite to enable meals to be provided to Australians in need. It clearly suggests that many of our shoppers put aside their own challenges arising from COVID-19 to think of others in a worse situation,” he said. In addition to raising funds for SecondBite through the Christmas Appeal, more than 800 Coles supermarkets donate unsold, edible food to SecondBite to provide food relief and community organisations across Australia. Since 2011, Coles has helped donate enough surplus fresh food to SecondBite to provide the equivalent of 160 million meals to disadvantaged Australians.

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The Murphy Family Bringing The Past, Present And Future Together Words: Sheree Hoddinett Photo: Contributed

WHEN IT COMES to restoring antique furniture, the Murphy family have got it made. Murphy’s Antique Restorations boasts three generations of the Murphy family who love restoring antique pieces to their former beauty. Following in the footsteps of his father and uncle before him, Meade Murphy is also joined by his son Mason buying, selling and restoring antique furniture for antique dealers, upholsters, the government, churches, insurance industry and the general public. They have even won awards for their flood and storm damage restoration efforts. For Meade, it was inevitable he would find his way into the world of antique restoration. When he was 12, his uncle started Murphy’s Mart at Eagle Junction, a combination of half antique shop and half second hand. “I started working for him after school,” Meade says. “At the age of 12 most kids got skateboards for Christmas, I got sanding machines and drills. “My dad was based on the Peninsula at the time and saw how well my uncle was doing, so he was interested as well. So dad got into it and he eventually bought Murphy’s Mart off my uncle. We’ve had various shops over the years across different locations.” When most people look at broken furniture, they probably think it’s not worth the effort, but for Meade, that’s his favourite thing about doing restoration work. “I love seeing it all smashed up, falling off utes, truck rollovers and stuff that’s been under water,” he says. “It’s not about the money for me and there’s plenty of that to be made, it’s about the sense of accomplishment it brings.” Along with receiving pieces from deceased estates, Murphy’s Antique Restorations is Queensland’s Government House antique restorer and French polisher and has restored 16 churches for the Catholic Archdioceses and 2 Anglican Churches, as well as heritage listed places including Dodd’s House and Wynberg House. Adding to his achievements, Meade has also been awarded for his work receiving: • Queensland award for Excellence in Restoration for St Thomas Church Camp Hill 2010 • Queensland National Trust Heritage Award for St Mary’s Church South Brisbane 2012 • Papal Blessing from the Vatican for the restoration of St Luke’s Church Buranda 2014 Meade talks passionately about the pieces he has worked on (and there are many) but admits it’s hard to choose a favourite.

good restorer you have to have all the veneers and all the right tools.” Despite working with antique pieces, there is an element of irony to the work. “I’ve got to keep up with all the technology changes too so we can implement different aspects into the restoration jobs,” Meade says. “Plus we’ve also had to learn to adapt to the modernisation of furniture. “I did my first reno job when I was 19, Dodd’s House. I’ve come a long way since then. I’ve

been restoring things since I was 12, going for 45 years and I can go into the workshop now and visualise the different colours, like a golden oak colour or a cedar colour or a walnut colour on a piece and know what I’m going to do with it.” Meade also sells and imports tea to health food shops around Australia - Egyptian Red Tea of the Pharaohs, but that’s another story in itself. To find out more visit murphysantiquerestorations.com.au.

No Extension To 2022 School Year

EDUCATION MINISTER GRACE Grace recently confirmed revised lesson delivery will allow the full curriculum to be delivered to Queensland students over a condensed semester, meaning an extra week at the end of the school year will not be necessary. “After some very helpful and productive meetings with unions and key stakeholders, I am satisfied the full curriculum can be delivered in the condensed semester,” said Ms Grace. “Revising lesson plans for curriculum delivery through Semester 1 will ensure continuity of learning for students and means an extra week of school originally proposed for the end of Term 4 is not required. “Our Queensland teachers, principals, and school staff have risen magnificently to every challenge posed by the pandemic so far, and I know they will do so again in 2022. “I want to thank our entire school communities for their ongoing flexibility and support in ensuring no Queensland student misses out under what continue to be extraordinary circumstances.” Ms Grace said the revised dates for the start of the 2022 school year remain unchanged. “The formal start of the academic school year for kindergarten to Year 10 in Queensland will be delayed by two weeks from 24 January to 7 February,” she said.

“The Government House table – it’s a massive big table, it would have to be up there,” he says. “I’ve also done some French Empire things worth around $50-60,000, so that would be some of the best things I’ve ever worked on.

“Year 11 and 12 students will undertake remote learning from Monday 31 January until the revised formal start of the school year on 7 February.

“Even things that I’ve got out of chicken coops that no one else could restore, like an 1820 Rosewood Chiffonier - a French one - and I restored it and I knew no one else could probably do it because I had the veneer. To be a

“These changes are to avoid full school attendance during the peak of the COVID-19 Omicron wave which is expected in late January/early February, and to allow more time for children to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations.”

“All other students are welcome to use the excellent resources available on our learning@home site, while vulnerable children and those of essential workers will be supervised at school sites.

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Five Ways To Boost Your Super Savings: FIRST, CHECK WITH your fund to make sure you are getting paid all your legal super entitlements. Unpaid superannuation impacts 3 million workers a year – costing them a total of $5 billion and while most bosses do the right thing there are still some employers out there who deliberately rip workers off. And with the super guarantee rate rising to 12% it is more important to check that the full amount is being paid.

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Second, consolidate your super funds into one account, finding lost or unpaid super is simple now using the Australian Tax Office tools.

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Bin It, Don’t Block It!

Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s 2022 Season begins February 12 with QSO Favourites and a world premiere. There’s music from Brahms and Beethoven, Mozart to Strauss (both Richard and Johann Jr!), Shostakovich, Schubert, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov… and 20 works from Australian composers, half of whom are Queensland born, raised, or resident. For tickets visit www.qso. com.au or phone: 07 3833 5044. CardiGras Car Show, Swap Meet & Markets European cars, British cars, American cars, and more. Fun for all the family. February 19 from 8am to 12 noon at the Strathpine Centre 295 Gympie Rd, Strathpine. For more information contact Rohan on 0416 258 583 or visit www.cardigras.com.au. IMAGINARIA, the stunning immersive play experience based at South Bank that combines audio-visual art, mind-bending light installations, futuristic gaming and inflatable architecture, has announced it will remain in Brisbane until at least February 7, reflecting the new extended Queensland school holiday dates announced this week. Tickets via ticketmaster.com.au/imaginaria Free: Bring the family down to celebrate the Lunar New Year at Caboolture Town Square from 4pm to 8pm on Saturday, 5 February 2022 and experience authentic Asian culture, history, and entertainment. This amazing event will feature traditional music and dance, mouth-watering traditional oriental food, Chinese Dragon dancing, cultural displays, cracker displays, pyro showcases, market stalls, and workshops. Samford Showgrounds will be transformed into the perfect night out for family and friends, when Samford Music Under the Stars returns with a stellar line-up of live music. Pack a picnic rug, indulge in the food trucks and enjoy a drink from the bar run by the Samford Show Society. Gold coin donation on arrival with free onsite car parking available. BYO alcohol and glass are not permitted. Saturday February 12 from 4pm to 8pm

TOILET PAPER GATE of 2020 seems to be rearing its ugly head again and has the pootential to cause nasty blockages in private plumbing. Recent panic-buying of the three-ply during Queesland’s latest Covid-19 outbreak may have some people using wet wipes, paper towels or tissues instead. Unitywater is urging the community not to flush anything down the toilet except the Three Ps – pee, poo and toilet paper. “If you find yourself having to wipe with something other than toilet paper, please ensure you put it in the bin,” Unitywater Executive Manager Customer Delivery Rhett Duncan said. “If you flush anything else, you could cause blockages or sewage overflows in your home. Not only are these unpleasant but can be expensive to fix.

“Even wet wipes labelled ‘flushable’ don’t break down like toilet paper does. Remember – don’t block it, bin it.” Mr Duncan said flushing items other than the Three Ps could also cause issues in the wider sewerage system. “Blockages can damage our infrastructure and impact how our systems operate. We want to ensure our services continue to run smoothly for our customers and we ask everyone to think before they flush.” Find out more at www.unitywater.com Do Not Flush: • Wet wipes • Tissues • Paper towel • Sanitary products • Cotton tips • False teeth • Toys.

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Volunteers At The Heart Of It

Words: Sheree Hoddinett Photos: Contributed

Bringing first aid to the community for the community is not always an easy task, but it’s one Moreton Bay First Aid Volunteers do without a second thought. From local events to big shows, sporting clubs and school fetes, this dedicated team of experienced and equipped volunteers provide injury and illness assistance when it’s needed the most. It’s a role that isn’t always appreciated enough but one that is necessary to help ensure community events can go ahead safely.

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Above: Moreton Bay First Aid Volunteers group

MORETON BAY FIRST Aid Volunteers first started in 2018 because a need was identified following the demise of a similar organisation. Daryl Bull ( vice president) and Di Nicholls-Bull (secretary) have both been a part of the group since its humble beginning. Initially there was only 7 people and now the group has expanded to more than 25 volunteers, a number they would love to see continue to grow. While not a prerequisite for becoming a part of Moreton Bay First Aid Volunteers, some current members do have a medical background. Anyone who has previous medical/health experience or is interested in furthering their medical training is encouraged to get in touch with the group. “Basic first aid and CPR as well as a Blue Card and Covid vaccination now is all they need to start with,” Daryl says. “If people want to progress, there is that opportunity to go to a medic level within the group and we will assist anyone looking to do this.” Always on the hunt for new faces to help out, Moreton Bay First Aid Volunteers is looking for those interested to consider reaching out. So, what makes a good volunteer? “Someone that makes a commitment and they actually want to be there as we have had people turn up in the past and then disappear,” Di says. “We want people to make a commitment, but they don’t have to go to every event. They do have to be well presented and be able to talk to people as well. “Ideally what we’d like to recruit is people who are retired and still want to do something. They don’t have to come from the health or medical industry. All they need is first aid, CPR, blue card and a definite commitment to be a part of the group.” “Even mums who have kids at school and can offer a few hours during the week or a husband and wife team on the weekend,” Daryl adds. “It’s very difficult for organisations like ours because no one wants to volunteer anymore, it’s a dying breed. But when people go to an event or a show, they still expect someone there to give them a band aid or help if they need it.” Working under the umbrella of Queensland First Aid Volunteers, the Moreton Bay group cover a wide range of events including: • Agricultural shows and rodeos • BMX club racing • Horse riding • Festivals • Fetes • School events and more.

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Above: Volunteers

“In 2021 we covered 107 events for the year, which wasn’t a bad outcome given the impact of the pandemic on everyone else,” Daryl says. “We’ll do a whole range of events,” Di adds. “We cover local school fetes, Caboolture and Redcliffe Show; the BMX clubs at Pine Rivers and Caboolture - we have an annual contract with them; Burpengary Pony Club and all of their events down there. “We also do events like Dayboro Day, Samford Music Under the Stars and events on Bribie, anything in the Moreton Bay Region, which is quite an area to cover.” Currently storing their gear at Storage King in Burpengary and running their training from the community hall, Moreton Bay First Aid Volunteers are on the hunt for a more permanent base. “Laurie at Storage King has been so good to us from day one and sponsored us with a shed for all our gear,” Daryl says. “That’s now evolved into 2 sheds and he has sponsored us for the whole time. We’re just so grateful for his support. “Our focus now is on recruitment, awareness and a main base, so we can have everything in the one spot. “We’re also looking for a major sponsor to come on board as well.” Moreton Bay First Aid Volunteers is a registered charity with the Australian Charities & Notfor-Profits Commission and also endorsed as a Public Benevolent Institution with the Australian Tax Office. The group meet at the Burpengary Community Hall on Station Road, Burpengary for training on the first and third Tuesday of every month (6.30-8.30pm). If you would like to support or volunteer for Moreton Bay First Aid Volunteers, please visit their website mbfav.org.au or email secretary@mbfav.org.au.

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Defying The Odds Annie Barnett defied the odds and is lucky to be alive to share her story and create awareness. Words: Sheree Hoddinett Photos: Contributed

FOR 21-YEAR-OLD Annie and her family, October 10, 2021 is a date they won’t forget in a hurry. It’s the night Annie could have lost her life after an aneurysm ruptured in her brain. But there was even scarier news to come, during life-saving surgery doctors discovered another four aneurysms. During the next fortnight, a second aneurysm would burst, Annie would experience a stroke and she would also spend time in an induced coma and hooked up to a ventilator. Annie had worked that fateful Sunday afternoon in the deli section of Burpengary Woolworths before heading home and having an early night after feeling tired. She admits other than feeling a bit off and her vision playing up (thinking it was vertigo), there were no other signs that something serious was happening. Little did she know what would unfold in the coming hours, let alone the days and weeks that would follow. “I woke up in the middle of the night with the most splitting headache I’ve ever had, my head was pounding,” Annie says. “I actually had no feeling in my legs, I don’t know why but I couldn’t feel my legs. So, I crawled out to the hallway and yelled out to Matthew - my younger brother - to get mum and dad.” Unsure of what was happening to his big sister, who was in pain on the hallway floor, 15-year-old Matthew made the mad dash to get his parents. “I really didn’t know what was happening at first,” Matthew says. “I thought maybe it was an epileptic seizure so I just ran upstairs and woke mum and dad up, it was all really scary.” After being assessed by paramedics who initially asked if she’d had a nightmare or panic attack, Annie was taken to Caboolture Hospital by ambulance and waited for a number of hours before eventually receiving a scan which uncovered bleeding in her brain. She was whisked off to hospital in Brisbane where doctors first tried a treatment which involved inserting a coil through the vein in her leg. When that failed they had no choice but to do surgery and remove a piece of her skull to relieve the pressure on her brain. She now has an impressive scar, but it doesn’t belie what she’s been through. “I was terrified, it was pretty scary,” Annie says of the experience. “I had thoughts of what is going on? This is not something you’d wish on anyone.” “It was a very scary night,” her father Greg adds. “When you’re watching your child go through this, you just want everything to be okay.” Finding out there’s five aneurysms in your brain would be hard for anyone to comprehend, but for Annie who was in the midst of establishing a social

New Tech for Bruce Highway by 2024 THE ROLLOUT OF Smart Motorways technology on the Bruce Highway between the Pine River and Caloundra Road is now one step closer, with Seymour Whyte Constructions recently awarded the contract for construction. Member for Kurwongbah Shane King said Seymour Whyte Constructions was planning the construction program, with work to begin early this year (2022). The technology includes ramp signals, variable speed limit and message signs, vehicle detection systems and CCTV cameras to proactively monitor and respond to changing road conditions such as crashes, wet weather or heavy traffic conditions in real time.

Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the technology proved to be an effective safety device across the state. “Smart Motorways technology gives drivers advance warning of congestion ahead and allows for speed limits and ramp signals to be changed remotely,” Mr Bailey said. This project will also create about 140 direct jobs at a time when they are needed most.” Member for Bancroft Chris Whiting said wireless traffic sensors would be installed at priority locations along the 60-kilometre stretch to monitor vehicle travel times, traffic flow and speed.

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"When installed, these traffic sensors will provide the coverage and resolution necessary to accurately monitor the highway’s performance in real time," Mr Whiting said. The $105 million Bruce Highway Pine River to Caloundra Road Smart Motorways Stage 2 project is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments on an 80:20 split, with the Australian Government contributing $84 million and the Queensland Government contributing $21 million. Federal Member for Longman Terry Young said this is another example of the Australian Government’s record $110 billion infrastructure investment program in action. Work is expected to be completed in 2024, weather and construction conditions permitting.

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media marketing business while working towards completing her university degree, it’s been life changing. Now everything has been put on hold while Annie focuses on her health and recovery.

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“I’m really proud of what I have achieved,” Annie says. “I’ve been in rehab and I’ve been working really hard so I’m proud of myself for being able to push through. “A lot of people who have had a brain injury, they can’t walk or talk so I’m really happy that I’ve managed to get myself better.” Annie’s parents Greg and Carol have been by their daughter’s side throughout the whole process, from the first aneurysm rupture, surgery, the second rupture and stroke, sitting by her bedside while she was in a coma and on a ventilator. Despite hearing they could very well lose their daughter, they never gave up hope. “What we found with neurosurgeons is they’re very blunt and pessimistic,” Greg says. “The thing I found when you’re grieving you’re really looking for hope. But for 2 weeks there was just no hope. The comments were “she’s between a rock and a hard place”, another one was “we can keep your daughter alive as long as we like but she’s probably going to be brain dead”. And then “we’ve done all we can, it’s between Annie and God”. Or even “if she were your age, she’d be dead by now”. “They try to under promise and overdeliver,” Carol adds. “The thing with aneurysms, the symptoms aren’t anything major. So that’s why people probably don’t act on anything because they’re just headaches or nothing they worry about. They don’t become major until something really happens. As the doctor said the worst thing about them is not knowing you have them because they’re just a ticking time bomb in your head.” Greg highlights one of the biggest issues of concern for those who experience a brain aneurysm is the financial stress. “A lot of people who have aneurysms spend up to a year in hospital and they walk out financially devastated,” Greg says. “There’s no help in between. You hear about it all the time, people coming out financially ruined after an illness. Annie has us but some people have no one at all. The recovery itself is one huge step and then to financially recover as well, anything brain-related just takes forever to repair. There needs to be more things in place to help people.” While she remembers the lead up to the aneurysm exploding, there is a lot Annie doesn’t remember given what she’s been through. But none of it has stopped this bubbly young lady from keeping her positive attitude and thinking of others. While she continues her own recovery, Annie is on a mission to create more awareness. “I saw that 2% of the population have aneurysms and of that, 20% have more than one, which is me because I have 5,” Annie says. “I just want more people out there to be aware that it can happen to anyone. To pay more attention to things like headaches, especially if something doesn’t feel right. “I just want as much awareness out there as possible, one minute I was a normal 21-year-old just going about everyday life and next minute I’m having major surgery, you just never know.” Due to the possibility of a hereditary condition causing the aneurysms, the other immediate Barnett family members have also undergone MRI scans to see whether they are at risk. Greg and Carol, along with Greg’s mother and his 14-year-old nephew, all returned results showing they had aneurysms. Along with Annie, they will all be undergoing surgery to clip the aneurysms. The Barnett family are extremely grateful for all the support they have received and would also like to thank all the hospital staff from the surgeons down to the cleaning staff, describing them all as “fantastic”.

New Data on non-COVID Healthcare A NATIONAL SURVEY of 13,829 Australians has identified risk factors common among people who faced reduced access to healthcare for non-COVID related health problems during pandemic restrictions. As the nation’s routine healthcare systems buckle under the strain of the Omicron outbreaks, these findings may help clinicians and policy-makers target those most at risk of missing potentially life-saving medical care for non-COVID illnesses. Those with symptoms of depression and anxiety, performing unpaid work, living alone, having a low socioeconomic status, living on government benefits, and personal experience of COVID-19 explained 44–50 per cent reduced access to necessary health/ disability care during pandemic restrictions.

The findings align with previous international studies revealing globally reduced presentations for routine healthcare across hospital and primary healthcare settings. This has ominous implications for future health outcomes across a raft of medical conditions including mental health, cancer and chronic disease, among others. The results of the study may help doctors and healthcare professionals identify and prioritise the care of Australians who missed out on non-COVID healthcare during restrictions and may pinpoint those at risk of missing out in the current situation. The data was gathered in April 2020 as part of the Living With COVID Restrictions study.

A RECENT COFFEE date brought to light a subject that I have not had to deal with for many years – The Mummy Mafia. That is a type of Mean Girls power pack of mums which exist at every school. As one school mum expressed her frustration for feeling left out for not achieving the Mummy Mafia’s unwritten standard, I was instantly transported back to the days of being eyeballed rather than greeted. Subtle comments made about unhealthy lunches or headlice which had unmissable references to my child. All by a close-knit clique of mums (interestingly, men are rarely involved) who can leave the most confident mother feeling inferior. I snapped back into reality as I heard another mum respond quite sharply, “There is no such thing as the Mummy Mafia. It doesn’t exist. People don’t talk to you because they don’t know you or they don’t have the time. If you want to fit in - speak up.” I took a few days to digest this comment. Was the Mummy Mafia real, or was it, in fact, a myth created by those who don’t have the time or energy to get the kids ready for school and remember to brush their hair? During my school mum years, I learnt one easy way to identify if someone was either part of the Mummy Mafia or highly influenced by them. One item reveals it all! The Lunchbox. The single vegemite sandwich wrapped in clingwrap with a popper (aka juice-box) and a piece of fruit does not meet Mummy Mafia standards. In fact, sandwiches are no longer rectangular or triangular – they need to be fantastic shapes like stars or dinosaurs to make your child feel awesome. It is no longer a win if our children simply have food to eat. You need to ensure you don’t have too much plastic (aka lazy mum) or not enough plastic (aka tryhard mum). You need the right portion of nude food (aka non-packet food), and the food needs to represent the colours of a rainbow. You can’t pack too much food (making your child fat) or too little (starving your child). If you do manage to meet some type of lunchbox art, the Mummy Mafia will reward you with the title of ‘someone with too much time on their hands’. So, in short, you can’t win. Why? Because there is no competition, and it doesn’t matter what others think of the lunch you packed for your child. It is simply an intimidation tactic. Let’s be honest. The Mummy Mafia are the minority of the school mums – perhaps a group of six or seven. All their intimidation tactics, including lunchbox etiquette, tell you a lot about their own insecurity. Real mums (the majority) work on the premise that so long as the food isn’t mouldy, it doesn’t really matter how it looks in the lunchbox. So to all those school mums with lunchbox anxiety, keep it simple and continue making those lunches memorable with your secret ingredient…. Love.

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How and When to Contact Police

New Outdoor Space For Burpengary Library

Words: Senior Constable Jo Arthur

POLICE ACROSS MORETON are noticing that community members are delaying in reporting crime through police channels and are instead taking to social media in the first instance. We would like to remind everyone to report crime through an appropriate police-monitored avenue as soon as possible, in order to improve our ability to respond in a timely manner.

AN EXCITING NEW extension is set to take shape at Burpengary Library, creating a fresh space for discovery, learning, play and inspiring imaginations. Council has awarded the $484,000 contract for the project to local contractor Kimini Constructions Pty Ltd. The project will see the existing courtyard removed and the roof replaced by a new weatherproof structure. Three fresh and modern separated rooms for meetings and children’s activities will be constructed, with an operable wall making for a flexible space. Vinyl flooring, air conditioning and ceiling fans, as well as planting, will complete the overhaul. Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Peter Flannery said the new space will deliver on Council’s vision for thriving communities into the future. “This new outdoor area will further enhance the already fantastic services at Burpengary Library, adding a flexible space that can be enjoyed by adults and kids, encouraging them to visit more often,” Mayor Flannery said. “It’s been great to welcome people back to our libraries after things went ‘virtual’ during the toughest times of the pandemic.

“We look forward to Kimini creating a more usable, accessible and customer friendly space, enhancing growth with library services to meet future community demand. “Projects like this one underpin our Regional Community Wellbeing Strategy, which will guide Council’s role in supporting resilient, healthy, inclusive and connected communities for the next 20 years.”

Social media may let your friends and family know what happened, but it doesn’t help with police investigations. Knowing when and how to contact police may have changed over the years; gone are the days of having only one phone number to report crime in your neighbourhood. Please read the below for a refresher on how to best report a crime. Triple Zero (000) If you are in danger or a crime is happening now, call Triple Zero (000). This number is to be used only if there is an emergency happening right now and you need urgent police attendance.

Division 2 Councillor Mark Booth said the upgrade was long “overdue.”

Policelink If you have information for police or to report a non-urgent incident, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form found at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting, available 24 hours per day.

“Libraries are no longer just somewhere to loan out books, they’ve got multiple uses in this day and age,” Cr Booth said.

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

“The objective is to optimise the existing courtyard and support the provision of additional programming at the library.

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

“While we had a huge uptake in digital loans during the height of the pandemic, we want to see more people back exploring the shelves, and connecting with others in the community through our extensive range of programs and activities.”

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

Construction will commence in this month to accommodate peak usage times for the library, and is estimated to take seven months to complete, weather-permitting.

By sticking to reporting tools and numbers as listed on the QPS website (www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting) the police can better serve the community and respond to incidents in a timely manner. If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov. au/reporting. Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Coastal Erosion May Force Retreat From The Sea GIVING UP LAND to the sea needs to be one of the options considered for responding to serious erosion events along our coastline, says a University of the Sunshine Coast researcher.

that needed complex solutions, including some unpopular approaches like a planned retreat from the coast in some places, and letting the sea encroach past the dunes.

USC Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography Dr Javier Leon said the sea breaking through the northern tip of Bribie Island last month was a sign of things to come as more frequent coastal erosion has been forecast for coming decades.

But in his view, protecting Golden Beach (adjacent the Bribie Island breakthrough) is necessary.

Dr Leon said the combination of big swells and high water levels was likely to occur more often due to climate change, especially in La Niña events like the one Australia is currently experiencing. He said areas at most risk include popular beaches around Maroochydore, Noosa’s Main Beach, the Gold Coast, North Stradbroke Island and Byron Bay. “We should be thinking ahead – what do we want for our coastlines in the future?” said Dr Leon, whose research includes mapping the foreshore of beaches using drone technology. He said coastal erosion was a complex problem

“In an ideal world, I’d say definitely don’t build seawalls. But the infrastructure is already there at Golden Beach, so they need to protect it.” Dr Leon said South East Queensland had been “super lucky” in recent decades. “Even though cyclones have come south previously, all of them were far enough away from the coast for us not to feel the full effects. “The problem is going to be when we get a strong one. That will come with higher sea levels and, if we get it on a high tide, that’s going to cause a major disaster.” The effects would be made worse, he said, if there was a series of events with too little time

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between them to allow beaches and dunes to regenerate. “The beaches and dunes are our first line of defence,” he said. “The problem is when you start losing those different layers of protection.” Dr Leon said while building sea walls might seem an obvious response, the walls had serious drawbacks such as maintenance costs and the effect on the beach in front of them and on either side. “The clearest example is what just happened at Collaroy (on Sydney’s northern beaches) where, after much opposition, a wall went up and a mild weather event led to all the sand being washed away,” he said. “I’m not saying we shouldn’t be putting these protections up in some situations but, in the longer term, those options are potentially not the best ones. “It’s always going to be a compromise between protecting the infrastructure behind the wall and the beach in front of them.”

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Five Steps for the COVID Positive

AS MORE QUEENSLANDERS test positive to COVID-19, it’s vital the community knows what to do – and what not to do – if they test positive.

Queensland’s Chief Health Officer Dr John Gerrard shares the five simple steps to take if you receive a positive result, and the one thing you shouldn’t do unless you need to. “As expected, cases of COVID-19 are increasing significantly and popping up right across the state,” Dr Gerrard said. “I want to remind Queenslanders our emergency departments and emergency services are there for just that – emergencies. If anyone has severe symptoms like chest pain or breathlessness, they should absolutely call for an ambulance. “For everyone else who has mild symptoms, I want to share with you the first five things you should do when you test positive to COVID-19. “The first thing you should do is isolate, and tell anyone who usually lives with you to get tested as soon as possible and also isolate.

“Secondly, you’ll receive a call or text from Queensland Health asking you five survey questions about your symptoms and your situation, so we can determine if you can care for yourself at home or if you need care in a hospital. “Next, step three, is to tell the people you have been in contact with recently. It’s important they get tested as soon as possible and quarantine. “The fourth step is to get the things you need, because you’ll most likely be isolating at home for up to 14 days. Arrange contactless delivery of food and medications by family or friends. “And finally, the fifth step is to look after yourself by keeping a symptom diary, and keeping healthy and active at home, including actively looking after your mental wellbeing. “If everyone follows these steps as their first actions when they’re notified they have COVID-19, it will help keep our emergency services available for emergencies.” Detailed information is available at www. qld.gov.au/health/ihavecovid19.

Critical Small Business Mental Health Program Renewed The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the Australian Government’s commitment to renew funding for a critical mental health program tailored to small business owners. ACTING MINISTER FOR Small and Family Business Anne Ruston announced last month that an additional $4.6 million in funding will ensure Beyond Blue’s New Access for Small Business Owners program can expand and continue to assist small business owners who need mental health support. A further $2.1 million has also been announced to extend the Small Business Debt Helpline for 2022. “Small business owners have endured so much over the past two years, pummelled by the pandemic and natural disasters. The road to recovery has been lengthy and challenging and that has understandably taken a toll on the bottom line and wellbeing,” Mr Billson says. “Critically, Beyond Blue’s successful New Access for Small Business Owners program will continue to offer free oneon-one telehealth sessions with specially trained mental health coaches providing evidence-based advice on strategies for managing stress. “The additional funding will allow Beyond Blue to provide an extra six coaches to meet the needs of our small business community.

“The success of the New Access for Small Business Owners program is built on it being delivered by coaches who have experience in small business. Being able to speak to someone who understands the mental load of running a small business makes a big difference. “Small business owners who look after their mental health, can also help their business. With this renewed funding in place, help is available to small business owners who need it. “Both the mental health and financial counselling support is welcome, particularly for small business owners who have loans secured against the family home. We know the stakes are incredibly high and that losing the business often means also losing the home.” More information about the NewAccess for Small Business Owners program is available by calling 1300 945 301 or on the Beyond Blue website. Small business owners can contact the Small Business Debt Helpline by calling 1800 413 828 or visit https://sbdh.org.au/

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Moreton Bay is starting 2022 strong with a new blueprint that articulates a way out of the pandemic towards future economic recovery and prosperity. The region’s first Advocacy Plan outlines the key strategic projects that will need government funding before 2024. Other key priorities of the 2021-24 Advocacy Plan focus on creating opportunities and strengthening communities. To read the Advocacy Plan, and a 2021 Advocacy Highlights report, visit: moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/ReportsPolicies/Advocacy-Plan-2021-24. Planning is underway for a range of significant events around the country to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War in 2023. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel, Andrew Gee, announced that the Australian Government has committed $6 million to ensure this important milestone is marked with appropriate respect and appreciation for all those who served and those who gave their lives in Vietnam. Further announcements on the details of specific commemorations and the consultation process will be made on the Department of Veterans’ Affairs website in due course. The last seven years have been the hottest ever recorded, according to data from the European Union's (EU) satellite system. Climate science warns that as the planet warms, we are more likely to see increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves, bushfires, droughts and other extreme weather related disasters, with devastating impacts on human health, ecosystems, biodiversity and the economy. The Federal Government has contributed $400,000 towards pedestrian connectivity improvements along Station Rd, Burpengary, in partnership with Moreton Bay Regional Council. The new works include new fotpaths between Rowley and O’Brien roads, and another connecting Progress Rd and Burpengary Library. Other improvements include new retaining walls and fencing, highly-visible and specially-surfaced sections of path, improved kerb ramps for better accessibility, and new landscaping. Industry Super Australia (ISA) analysis of tax data shows more than 570,000 Queensland workers were not paid $940 million in super losing an average of $1,600 in 2018/19. Those dudded can end up retiring with up to $60,000 less. In six years, Queensland’s cumulative unpaid super debt has climbed to an eyewatering $5.5 billion. Young Queensland workers and those on lower incomes are most likely to be underpaid, and super rip-offs are sadly widespread in blue collar jobs and in hospitality. Quantum computers could be constructed cheaply and reliably using a new technique perfected by a University of Melbourne-led team that embeds single atoms in silicon wafers, one-by-one, mirroring methods used to build conventional devices, in a process outlined in an Advanced Materials paper. The new technique takes advantage of the precision of the atomic force microscope, which has a sharp cantilever that “touches” the surface of a chip with a positioning accuracy of just half a nanometre, about the same as the spacing between atoms in a silicon crystal.

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NEW HOME FOR PCYC CABOOLTURE A brand-new facility will be constructed for the PCYC at Caboolture on King Street to replace the existing 30-year-old site on Toovey Street, making it more accessible for locals and breathing new life into a service that has been building safer, healthier communities in the region through youth and adult development programs since 1981. Ageing facilities at the current site are hampering PCYC Caboolture’s service delivery and poor accessibility means a large number of potential participants do not attend sessions. The new facility is better serviced by public transport and will enable the provision of high-priority crime prevention, youth development and social support programs for local residents. The project will also deliver an economic boost for the Moreton Bay region, creating an estimated 83 jobs during construction and supporting an additional nine new jobs at the completed facility. PCYC Queensland Chief Executive Officer Mitch Ryder said PCYC Caboolture supports more than 1,000 members and families through activities such as gymnastics, boxing and martial arts, and youth development programs. “I would like to take the opportunity to thank Terry Young, Federal Member for Longman, for his additional support for this project and also thank our Queensland Government and Morton Bay Regional Council who have come together to support the Caboolture community,” Mr Ryder said. “We are excited about the opportunity this additional funding provides to get this project off the ground and provide a fit-for-purpose club which will enable us to increase the number of young people and community members we support, to help change young people’s stories.” Federal Member for Longman Terry Young said the new facility would help meet the demand for expanded service delivery at PCYC Caboolture. “The current PCYC building is no longer fit for purpose, it is more than 30 years old and has become too small for its growing membership,” Mr Young said. When the new PCYC is constructed, I have no doubt that it will become an incredibly important facility for our community.”

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce said PCYC facilities play a vital role in shaping the lives of Australians each day. “PCYC facilities are a staple in towns all over Australia,” the Deputy Prime Minister said. “These important community clubs provide youth and community programs, services and facilities to improve the lives of individuals and strengthen the social fabric of our communities. “Our Government is focused on funding and delivering projects that will improve regional towns and communities, and the people who call them home.” The Queensland Government has contributed $5 million toward the construction of PCYC Caboolture’s new home, while the Moreton Bay Regional Council is providing $2.5 million. Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Peter Flannery welcomed the Federal Government’s funding commitment towards the new PCYC Caboolture facility. “It’s vital funding that will help get this project kick-started as soon as possible,” Mayor Flannery said. “Council has already commenced planning and design on the new building so it’s fantastic to have all three levels of government now involved and working on this project. “The PCYC is an integral part of our community. They look after our kids, provide an outlet through sports and other activities and teach them the skills in life that make the community greater. “And this new facility will improve services for young people not only in Caboolture, but in the surrounding areas.”

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isit V t s u M The Boneyard Espresso and Collective Words: Marnie Birch

SEEING LARGE AMOUNTS of plastic coffee cup waste was the catalyst for young entrepreneur Ruby Irvine Rule to launch a café and concept store in Redcliffe, which prioritises sustainable business practices. Part vintage record store and part eco-conscious café, 100% of the fit out was salvaged or second-hand, including the outdoor furniture, giving it an edgy vibe. The café is so successful, it’s now open seven days a week, from 5.30 am.

coffee in 100% compostable cups, stocking re-useable straws, offering $1 discounts for reuseable cups and even upcycling glass juice bottles into potted plants, effectively lowering the environmental impact to only one wheelie bin of café refuse entering landfill, each month.

Customers can enjoy a creative menu of flavoured Lattes, such as Crème Brulee or Nutella Mocha; a selection of pastries and snacks; vegan, sugar and gluten-free options as well as carbon-neutral, plant-based milks, all sourced from local suppliers.

Adjoining this unique venue you’ll find The Boneyard Collective, a collection of kitschy relics and new and vintage records, ably curated by musician Leigh, who’s enthusiastic about the revived interest in vinyl pressings. “[Record] sales have outstripped CD sales, three years in a row. Every artist is recording on vinyl,” he says. Leigh’s as passionate about the music as Ruby is about running a successful sustainable cafe. Discover the Boneyard @boneyardespresso

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Pets, Storms & Fireworks Words: RSPCA Qld

Here are a few tips to prepare your pet during storm and fireworks seasons: •

Create a safe and secure space for all of your animals away from visual stimuli. For dogs, a pet crate or quiet room which shields them from lightning is ideal.

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Make sure outside food and water bowels are heavy or weighed down, allowing pets continued access without them being tipped out.

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Try Feliway for cats or Adaptil for dogs. They can help calm and reassure your pet in stressful situations. They can be found at your local vet, pet stores or RSPCA World for Pets.

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Thundershirts can also help dogs and cats.

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Keep your cat indoors.

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Don’t tether your pets if they are outside during a storm. This can lead to injury if they try and break free.

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If you are home, keep your pet comfortable in the best way that you can. You can try to engage them in normal activities such as playing, and reward your dog for calm behaviour with treats or toys.

It’s a timely reminder to ensure your pet has an ID tag with your details and that their microchip is up to date. “Storms and fireworks can lead to an increase in pets escaping with more calls to our 24/7 hotline with reports of lost and found pets,” says Ms Lagoon.

Does your pet suffer from noise phobia, making fireworks and storms very frightening?

The best way to check whether your pet’s microchip is registered and up to date is by visiting www.petaddress.com.au and entering the microchip number. If you lose or find a pet, contact the RSPCA Lost and Found team for advice on 1300 363 736.

A TEAM OF Australian and international scientists led by Australian Museum (AM) and University of New South Wales (UNSW) palaeontologist Dr Matthew McCurry and Dr Michael Frese of the University of Canberra have discovered and investigated an important new fossil site in New South Wales, Australia, containing superb examples of fossilised animals and plants from the Miocene epoch. First found in 2017, the new fossil site McGraths Flat - is named after Nigel McGrath who discovered the first fossils from the site. The site is located in the Central Tablelands, near Gulgong in central NSW (Gulgong is a Wiradjuri word that means “deep waterhole”). It represents one of only a handful of fossil sites in

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Australia that can be classified as a ‘Lagerstätte’– a site that contains fossils of exceptional quality. Field work at McGraths Flat was funded through the generous donation from a descendant of Robert Etheridge, an English palaeontologist who came to Australia in 1866. Etheridge joined the Australian Museum in 1887 as Assistant Palaeontologist and in 1895 was made Curator of the Museum. Australian Museum director and CEO, Kim McKay AO, said that under Etheridge the AM’s collections were greatly enhanced and that he also launched a program of expeditions – the first being to Lord Howe Island – which continues to this day.

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Using Your Home Equity For A Worthwhile Purpose Vanessa Bragdon

The new year brings renewed focus on our goals.

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Many of our customers ask us how they can leverage the equity in their home to buy another property, consolidate debt or complete some home renovations. What is equity? Equity is the difference between the current value of your home and how much you owe on it.

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For example, if your home is worth $800,000 and you still owe $520,000, your equity is $280,000. The great thing is, you can use equity as security with the banks. This means you can borrow against your equity to fund life’s big purchases, such as: • • • •

extending your home starting a business buying a car going on a holiday

You can use also use equity to buy an investment property and get into the real estate game. Banks will typically lend you 80% of the value of your home – less the debt you still

owe against it. This is considered your useable equity. Since the bank is lending you money against the value of your home, they won’t lend you the full amount. Put simply, if house prices dip, they don’t want an outstanding loan that’s worth more than your property. Keep in mind that it’s possible to borrow more than 80% if you take out Lenders’ Mortgage Insurance (LMI) Even if you have plenty of equity, it’s not always a given that you can borrow against it. The bank will consider several factors including: Your income, your age, how many kids you have and any additional debts you may have.

Remember to play it safe. If you don’t have any funds outside your home equity, then it’s risky to use every cent of your usable equity to invest in property. Having a buffer is always a smart idea – back up funds in case things don’t go to plan. Even if it means you can’t invest for a while, it’s important to keep yourself protected. Ultimately, using your home equity can be a smart move if done for the right reasons. But before you get serious, it’s best to talk to a mortgage broker so they can assess lender options based on your personal financial situation. Do you have a finance question? Ask Vanessa! Email editor@featuremagazine.com.au

Two Unique Visual Artists I would like to relate the stories of two quite different visual artists.

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Gabrielle Turnbull The first is the Italian painter and sculptor Amedeo Modigliani. I Art So Lively have chosen him as I used his work as a study of the human face for several of my classes at my Art So Lively Arts Academy. Modigliani distorted the natural proportions of the face and as you will see from the accompanying picture, the students readily accepted that. When Modigliani was born the family had fallen on hard times and his father had declared himself bankrupt. But his birth saved the family’s heirlooms as an old Italian custom forbade the seizure of any possessions in the bed of a woman in labour. As a youngster, Amedeo showed great interest in art and the family somewhat reluctantly accepted that he would become an artist. But once an artist, fortune did not smile on him. He was forced to trade his paintings for food and other necessities and living a precarious existence he fell ill due largely to his growing dependency on drugs and alcohol. In 1907, he met physician Paul Alexandre who became his patron, but the Paris art going public still did not support the post-impressionist artist’s work.

So he refocussed on another of his skills, sculpture. But again his dependency on drugs caused him to fall ill. This was not helped by the police closing his major exhibition, due to his very explicit nude painting shown in the front window of the gallery. He had several love affairs in the early 1900’s none of which were happy. He died in 1920 and although his

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work was commercially unsuccessful during his lifetime, this changed dramatically after his death. In 2018, a Modigliani nude sold at Sotheby’s Art Auctions for a record US$157 million. My second story involves the work of the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. Inspired by the lack of community environmental concern for our planet’s wellbeing, Argentinian school students banded together and created a giant replica of the 17th century painter Vermeer’s famous painting `Girl with a Pearl Earring` By doing so, they join a growing worldwide movement whereby students, tired of government and community inaction, have commenced to make art from recycled rubbish such as plastic, rubber, metal and wood. The Argentinian school students effort comprises a massive

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variety of different coloured metal bottle tops stuck together to form the image. Much to the surprise of doubtful onlookers, the replica is very popular, but it is unlikely to command the US$10.6 million recently paid for the original. Next to the `Mona Lisa` it is acknowledged as the most recognised painting in the world. Finally, thanks to all who sent me welcoming emails and text messages, they are much appreciated.

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What Happens In The Skin When Acne Occurs? The first thing that happens is a blockage in the pilosebaceous.

perfect environment for clear skin but if the skin becomes alkaline C. Acne bacteria is able to thrive. If this is the case, the active that is best in your skin care is Vitamin B3 because it has the capacity to restore the right PH of your skin.

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When we have a blockage in the opening of the hair follicle oxygen can’t enter and creates an anaerobic environment, a habitat where the Cutibacterium acnes thrive and multiply to the point that they become too many.

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We experience retention Keratosis if we use comedogenic make up and skin care products, and when the skin is dehydrated because the natural desquamation process stops so an accumulation of keratinocyte, skin cells, blocks the follicle exit and the sebum gets stuck.

The body responds to these overgrown bacteria with an inflammation reaction that manifests with redness.

The first tool that we can use to unblock the follicle is enzyme peeling or cleansers, they work on the stratus corneous keeping the follicle opening clear.

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This bacteria is harmless in normal circumstances, but an airless environment causes the C. acne to facilitate an inflammation response in two ways. It triggers inflammation releasing lipase that produces fatty acid by digesting sebum, the oily matter found in the skin and inhibits the ability to slow down inflammation, deactivating enzymes called histone that normally act to slow down inflammation. When the body detects an infection, it sends neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, to destroy the fungi or bacteria. During this process, some of the neutrophils and tissue surrounding the infected area will die and we are left a whitish-yellow or brown-yellow protein-rich fluid called liquor puris, more commonly known as “Pus” which is no more than an accumulation of this dead material, which naturally the skin wants to get rid of.

Another very effective aid is salicylic acid because it is an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory agent. It has the capacity to enter the hair follicle and provides a very deep clean. We use salicylic Acid to clean from outside but EFA’s (essential fatty acid) to clean from inside … what do we mean by that? Well, sebum should be a liquid consistency, easy to flow out the narrow space of the hair follicle opening, if the sebum is too thick it will block So, what causes the blockage? the follicle opening and create and anaerobic Thera are 3 factors that can cause this blockage: environment where bacteria can proliferate, and EFAs are able to improve the quality of sebum. • Retention Keratosis • Sebum quality EFAs what are they? I will answer this in my next • Skin Ph article. The skin Ph should be between 4.5 to 6.5. When Do you have a beuaty question? Ask Manica! this is the case, the skin is acidic, and this is the Email editor@featuremagazine.com.au And that is acne!

RedFeb This February is Heart Research Australia’s Red February (RedFeb). The aim of this is to raise money for life-saving The Moreton All Body Care Team research, raise awareness for heart disease and help keep families together for longer. They are inviting everyone to wear red and take a closer look at the health of their hearts and that of their loved ones.

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What’s the big deal about heart disease? Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia, it kills one person every 28 minutes. Not only is it deadly but people suffering from heart disease can report significantly decreased quality of life and level of function.

Am I at risk? Everyone is at risk of having heart disease to some degree. To figure out how large the risk is we need to look at the different risk factors that can help predict an individual’s likelihood to suffer from heart disease. Unfortunately there are some things we can’t control that have an impact on your risk level. • •

Age: As you age the risk of heart disease increases Gender: Males have higher risk than females, but this can change as we age and womens risk levels elevate and are equal to males

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Family History: If there is history of someone having a heart condition in your family you may be at a higher risk

What we can do is highlight these things and recognise if you are at an elevated risk because of them. If you are, it becomes even more important to address the things we do have control over. Not only can this have a positive impact on your health it may also help improve the heart health of friends and family. Some of the more common risk factors we can change include: •

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Smoking including second hand smoke: smokers are almost twice as likely to have heart disease and second hand smoke has been proven to increase your risk Physical inactivity: two in every three people over 18 years old are either sedentary or have low levels of activity High blood pressure: high blood pressure is often unnoticed due to the lack of obvious symptoms but long term it can lead to serious complications and decreased heart function High cholesterol: cholesterol is a fatty

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substance in blood produced by the body and also comes from your food, too much can create plaques that constrict or prevent normal blood flow. Being overweight: In Australia 1 in 4 children and 2 in 3 adults is overweight

What can I do? There’s a lot that every single person can be doing to help combat heart disease. Participating and donating to causes such as RedFeb helps raise awareness and funding. On a personal level we can all look at our own health and see what can be done to care for our own hearts. Some people have never had an issue with their heart, and others may have more experience with this than they’d ever want. It’s never too early or too late to start taking better care of our hearts. To get started on this it can be a great help to see a health professional to assist with any challenges you may have. If you have any underlying conditions or injuries that complicate matters our team at Moreton All Body Care are always available to help you achieve your goals. Do you have a health question? Email us at editor@featuremagazine.com.au

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Move Towards Health with Emotional Freedom Technique Words: Sandra Meagher (EFT Practitioner at Zen Chi)

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), otherwise known as tapping, is a powerful Holistic healing modality that individuals can use as a self-help tool or in consultation with a practitioner. It utilises tapping on various meridian points (acu-points) of the body, mainly on the hands, face and chest areas, with the fingers. This technique sends an electromagnetic signal through the body to the Amygdala in the brain, an area of nerve tissue involved in threat detection. The Amygdala helps to store memories of situations where the individual had emotions such as fear, sadness and anger. Its job is to keep the person safe by initiating the “fight or flight” response when a threat comes, which is quite handy in genuinely dangerous situations, like being chased by a lion! Unfortunately, the brain doesn’t distinguish between an event actually happening (being chased by a lion), or just remembering the situation, or worrying about it. Consequently, we go into protection mode, fight, flight or freeze just from thinking such thoughts. This is definitely not helpful to the body as this stress response affects our higher-order functions like awareness, reasoning and critical thinking. The immune system and body restoration functions can turn off due to the stress response. The process of tapping on the various points is straightforward to learn; hence it is a great self-help tool for overcoming emotional issues from past or present events. The individual brings to mind the emotion or issue and taps the points whilst verbalising their thoughts and feelings about the incident. This allows any suppressed emotions to come to the surface to be released whilst sending a safety message to the Amygdala, prohibiting the stress response. Hence EFT is a safe way to explore and heal past traumas, leaving just the neutral memory of the situation.

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Landscape with Lawrie VIEWPOINT: MORETON BAY CITY

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Incredibly, it is not generally Lawrie Smith AM realised that Moreton Bay Landscape Architect is the third-largest local government in Australia by population, and in coming decades will become home to more than 700,000 residents. Council has recently announced a vision to enhance our image with a revised name ‘Moreton Bay City’. They assure us that our city will not become a traditional unplanned urban sprawl, but rather a series of dynamic satellite nodes each developing from its own already individual character. Obviously this vision has evolved from our developing history over the past century or so, where a number of disparate individual rural villages each naturally have differing characteristic local qualities. We might imagine the future for our city where these well-known images are enhanced . . . Redcliffe for bayside lifestyle; North Lakes a busy commercial centre; Caboolture a significant residential area; Samford attractive rural residential; and so on. The enhanced new landscapes will play a vital role in this transformation to city status. Unlike other opportunities, landscape and vegetation has the ability to tie it all together both visually and environmentally, through using a unique palette of plants native to each segment of the city. Inherently this strategy will ensure that across the city there will be local visual diversity within the distinctive overall natural botanic pattern. I consider that in developing the enhanced image

for Moreton Bay City, it is fundamental to ensure from day one, that the original regional landscape is an acknowledged principal component of the overall planning strategy. PLANT OF THE MONTH (City Flora Emblem): Corymbia tessellaris In establishing the new identity for Moreton Bay, it seems logical and important to encourage a community discussion to select and agree a unique flora emblem to be extensively planted to visually distinguish the city image throughout every sector. To start the ball rolling, my suggestion is an elegant gum tree found naturally from the coast to the hinterland: Corymbia tessellaris Moreton Bay Ash - a medium size formal tree with distinctive silver trunk and brown corky base, weeping grey-green foliage, massed clusters of attractive white flowers, and it is hardy in most soils. What is your suggestion?

CABOOLTURE CENTENARY LAKES PARK Centenary Lakes is an extensive parkland along the banks of the Caboolture River, located off Morayfield Road on the southern approach to Caboolture town centre. This is the perfect destination for your next family day out, with its large grassy areas, playgrounds, picnic shelters and BBQ’s, all linked by the extensive shaded walkway network. The scenic views of the lakes and river, and the varied collection of attractive plant species supporting plentiful wildlife, also makes this park ideal for photographers and observers of nature. Best parking is centrally under the shade trees along Stringfellow Road. Do you have a gardening question? Ask Lawrie! Email editor@featuremagazine.com.au

Critically Speaking:

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Graeme Stevenson has always had a passion for visual art. It started when he was five. He was eleven when he attended his first Richard Lancaster art lessons. At school he The Cryptic Critic attracted many a teachers wrath by drawing instead of writing. As a late teenager, he also bred parrots, studied falconry and taxidermy and this subsequently led him, in 1988, to being commissioned to provide visual images for `The Atlas of Parrots`, which was published in 1991.This highly respected reference book remains the `go to` book on parrots and can be found in natural history museums around the world. His love of birds ultimately led him to be acknowledged world-wide, as a respected wildlife artist, photographer and a naturalist.

As an adult, his artistic passion culminated in the creation of his popular television series `Colour in your Life`. The series was born out his need to assist Australian visual artists suffering as a result of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, during which art galleries closed and the market for artists work dramatically diminished. Each program features an artist and their work. Knowing little about filmmaking, he studied the subject and by the time he finished the course, he had already made five episodes of his newly born series. Three of the hundreds of artists featured in the series, award winners Tricia Reust, Kylie Farrelly and Louise Corke were unanimous in their praise of Stevenson’s work and excited at the prospect of having their images placed on the moon. “Graeme is a great supporter of the

arts and should be rewarded accordingly” said Tricia Reust, reflecting the sentiments of many. Starting slowly, the show’s popularity grew and in 2012 it was nominated for two Logie Awards. Now in its twenty second season, with over 300 episodes completed, it is viewed commercially in over 50 countries. However the complete series is available free online anywhere in the world and has over 100,000 subscribers. Graeme’s charitable works include raising funds for Aids and Multiple Sclerosis research as well as for children’s cancer. In 2012, he successfully conducted art classes in a correctional facility and followed that up in 2013 by establishing `Paint Your Life` a charitable foundation designed to use art to brighten the lives of the disadvantaged and physically impaired. Among the many accolades Graeme has received , which includes an Order of Australia Medal awarded to him for services to visual arts, he has been invited to have all of the `Colour In Your Life` episodes placed in a time capsule,

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which will be sent to the moon in late 2023, aboard a NASA/SPACEX Polaris rocket. Plans to duplicate this exercise to Mars, are well underway as well. Sadly, there a distinct possibility that Graeme may not have the time to enjoy seeing the launch of the rocket to the Moon or to Mars. Noticing that he was having difficulty walking, which caused him to often fall as well as experiencing `white-outs`, he consulted a number of neurologists, all of whom diagnosed his condition as being a particularly rare form of autonomic Neuropathy. To date all forms of treatment have been unsuccessful and the medicos are pessimistic about his chances of recovery. But the man who has dedicated his life to the benefit of others is sanguine, “I have no complaints. I have seen more of this world than most and I believe I have a better understanding of this universe than many. And thank goodness, I can still paint!

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The Last Word

It's Time to Take Ovary-Action

Words: Sheree Hoddinett

In Australia every year, more than 1500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Chances are it could be someone you know. Ovarian cancer has become the 8th most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian females, but sadly it’s the most lethal gynaecological cancer with 1 woman dying every 8 hours. February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month and you can do your bit to help make a difference. Teal Ribbon Day will be held on February 23. It’s a day to remember those who are fighting the battle, those we have lost and most importantly, raise awareness about this disease that affects so many lives. What can you do? • Buy a teal ribbon or other teal items from Ovarian Cancer Australia. • Make a donation. • Head in to your local Terry White Chemmart to purchase teal merchandise including ribbons, pens and bracelets. • Host your own Teal Tea in support of those affected by ovarian cancer. In most ovarian cancer cases, by the time women are diagnosed, it’s at an advanced stage which is difficult to treat. It’s important for everyone to know the signs, symptoms and what to look out for.

Some of the most common symptoms include: • Increased abdominal size or bloating • Abdominal or pelvic pain • Feeling full even after only eating a small amount • Frequent or sudden urination Other symptoms can include: • Changes in bowel habits • Unexplained weight loss or weight gain • Unexplained fatigue • Indigestion or nausea If you are unsure, visit your doctor!

Griffin Goes For Gold With New Major Sports Complex MORETON BAY IS tracking to become the community sporting capital of South East Queensland by the time the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics arrive after Council begun preparations for Stage 2 of the mega Griffin Sports Complex project. It comes as construction of the $13.85 million Stage 1 rugby league precinct has passed the halfway mark and will be complete by mid2022, weather permitting. Mayor Peter Flannery said design work will begin for Stage 2, including multi-purpose sporting fields, netball and tennis courts, and a district-level park and playground.

“And it gives families a great place to relax, unwind and keep healthy as our population continues to grow. “This is just one of many significant sporting projects happening right across the region, with work beginning next year on the $22 million football centre of excellence and a new state-of-the-art $5.4 million BMX racetrack – and much more! “We’ve already secured a 7,000-seat indoor stadium to host the boxing in 2032 at what will be our new Olympic Park precinct at The Mill at Moreton Bay.

“This will not only be a great venue for the Olympics and Paralympics, but it will have lasting legacy benefits for the community for decades after the games. “It comes on the back of our record $743 million budget and $245 million capital works program to boost our economy and build important infrastructure for locals like sports facilities. “But this is only the beginning of our Olympics journey, and I can’t wait to show off Moreton Bay to the world when they visit in 2032.”

“The Olympics and Paralympics may be 10 years away, but we’re already well on our way with preparations to turn Moreton Bay into a sporting powerhouse of Queensland,” he said. “I want young aspiring kids of Moreton Bay to believe that they can represent Australia at Brisbane 2032 and to have multiple elite sports facilities for them to just have fun and grow. “Families in Griffin and surrounding suburbs will soon have one of the best and most modern multi-sport precincts in South East Queensland right on their doorstep thanks to Council. “The Griffin Sports Complex will be a regional facility that will be fit to host national and state-level competition for multiple sports and hopefully become a breeding ground for future sports stars.

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Ofﬁce: Unit 7. Level 1, 69 King Street, Caboolture QLD 4510 Phone: 07 5432 3177 Email: terry.young.mp@aph.gov.au Website: terryyoung.com.au Facebook: TerryYoungMP

Authorised by T. Young, Liberal National Party of Queensland, Unit 7, Level 1, 69 King Street, Caboolture QLD 4510.

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CABOOLTURE SPORTS CLUB With three dining outlets, there’s something for all taste buds & budgets at Queensland’s 2019 & 2020 Club of the Year. Choose from The Mill Restaurant, Laneway Café or Tempo Lounge & Bar. Open Daily from 10am Ph: 5497 9711 19-27 Station Rd, Morayfield www.cabsports.com.au @cabsports

Weet-Bix Slice

This Weet-Bix slice is a fantastic treat for all the family. Ingredients: Base • 5 Weet-Bix crushed • 1½ cups plain flour • 2 tsp baking powder • 2 tbsp cocoa • ¾ cup dessicated coconut • 1 cup sugar • 1 tbsp golden syrup • 200g margarine • 1 tsp vanilla essence

Icing • 2 cups icing sugar, sifted • 2 tbsp cocoa • 1 tbsp margarine • boiling water

Method: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Combine Weet-Bix, flour, baking powder, cocoa and coconut in a mixing bowl. Place sugar, golden syrup and margarine into a saucepan and simmer until sugar is dissolved. Add vanilla essence and blend together. Pour the liquid blend over dry ingredients and mix together. Press into a 20cm x 30cm lined baking dish. Bake in a moderate oven, 180°C, for 15 minutes or until firm. Remove from oven and cool. To make icing combine icing sugar, cocoa and margarine in a bowl. Gradually add boiling water mixing until desired thickness is reached. Spread icing over slice.

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Signs of a Potential ‘Dud Customer’

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