OurNarangba & Burpengary Magazine January 2017

JANUARY 2017 Edition 21

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School Holiday Boredom Busters Honouring Burpengary’s Kathy Whitney 5 Essentials for Job Hunters

How to Identify Counterfeit Notes Narangba Coach Leads National Champions

2017 Property Predictions

Cover Photo by Danica Clayton

Local News | Community Stories | Puzzles & More

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Editor’s Note

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anuary is here, and as we enter 2017 I am pleased to introduce you to a new layout based on feedback we have received from our readers. I must say, I really enjoy receiving phone calls from people in our community who want to share their ideas along with your emails containing photos and articles for print consideration.

We have two new columnists to introduce you to this month. Shirley, who will be providing a Food column each month, and Trish, who is providing great information each month on job hunting.

Our regular team continues to bring you stories from around our community and you will note an addition of local news articles to the magazine.

There are several school holiday boredom buster ideas in this edition that won’t break the bank, and for those who are keen to get back to school, we have some great suggestions from local Principals for making sure you’re prepared.

We hope you enjoy our new look and encourage you to send your stories, story ideas and photos to me at editor@ ournarangba.com.au.

Darren

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Contents REGULARS 04 05 05 17 39 40 42

Editor’s Note Photo of the Month Date Claimers Your Say The Flipside Sukodu Local Directory

LOCAL NEWS 06 07 07 09 09 32 41

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LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY STORIES 11 13 15 18 47

Learn to fly at SAAMBR Nature Calls our Children Holiday Boredom Busters Narangba Coach Leads National Champions Profile: Gabrielle Turnbull

App Helps Drivers Remember Rego Kathy Whitney Honoured In Brief Students Set Eyes on Disneyland Free Fitness at PCYC Residents Warned as Counterfeit Cash Increases Council News

Get In Touch

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History Pets Home Real Estate Education Money Careers Health Beauty Wellbeing Reviews Craft

EDITOR | Darren More | editor@ournarangba.com.au COPY EDITOR | Rebecca Fawcett-Smith

CONTENT | Katy More | katy@ournarangba.com.au GRAPHIC DESIGN | Katy More Rachel Woodcock Graphic Design by JoJo PHOTOGRAPHY | Bass Photography Services Danica Clayton

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Photo of the Month send your photo to editor@ournarangba.com.au

Date Claimers

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Folk Festival 01Woodford Music and Cultural Festival woodfordfolkfestival.com

Holidays (9th to 20th) 09Active Activities for youth 3 to 17 yrs

moretonbay.qld.gov.au/activeholidays

Day Out 11Ramp Annual Skate Park Event

moretonbay.qld.gov.au/rampdayout

Hill (4pm to 10pm) 13Picnic Family Friendly Festival

Cnr Oxley & Anzac Ave, Redcliffe

Caboolture Splash ‘n’ Movie 14 ‘Jungle Book’ For more info Ph: (07) 5433 2366

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ndeavour College of Natural Health naturalhealthopenday.com.au

Returns 23School First Day back at School Photos by Danica Clayton

Please be mindful of School Zones

Day 26Australia Public Holiday

Celebrate for FREE at Bribie and Redcliffe

Rodeo 28Woodford 4.30pm til Midnight woodfordshow.com

Tobi playing on the flying fox at Narangba Heights Estate park on Grace Crescent.

To list your event for FREE in the February Edition email details to editor@ournarangba.com.au

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Local News

App Helps Drivers Remember Rego around once or twice a year,” said Craig, “and secondly it is the driver’s responsibility to ensure their car is currently registered meaning that if your letter gets lost in the post, you’re up the proverbial creek.”

More Queensland drivers than ever before are getting fined for driving an unregistered vehicle. In 2015 there were 82,051 safety camera and on-the-spot traffic registration infringements according to the Department of Transport. This has increased 33% since the stickers were abolished in 2014.

RegoMate gives notifications via push or email one month, one week and one day before your registration is due.

Since so many drivers Australia wide are forgetting their rego, three Aussies have launched a new app to help motorists avoid getting fined for driving an unregistered vehicle, called RegoMate.

Craig Newman from RegoMate explained, “We started making this app because all three of us had forgotten to renew our Rego more than once since the registration stickers were abolished. We figured that if we had forgotten, maybe other Australians needed help as well.”

“On average, there are around 225 fines issued each day in Queensland for driving without Rego,” Craig continued, “and if you are one of them you could get a fine starting from $292 through to $877.”

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According to an ongoing survey conducted by RegoMate, 72.9% of Queensland motorists said that they have found it harder to remember their vehicle registration without a registration sticker. Some other interesting statistics from the survey include: - 48.1% of Australian motorists replied that they have been late to renew their rego since the removal of the stickers.

- When asked why they were late, 71.5% said that they had forgotten their renewal date.

- 27.4% answered that they had forgotten their rego because their renewal letter was lost in the mail or misplaced.

“One notification letter just isn’t enough. Firstly, without the memory cue of stickers it is harder for us to remember something that only comes

The app also has a renewal function, so that users are connected to the TMR online renewal portal with one click.

Future functionality will also include the ability to search for Motor Inspection providers in Queensland, and CTPI providers.

RegoMate is available on iPhone, Android, or on a computer via any web browser.

To use the free service, search for RegoMate in the App Store of Play Store, or visit http:// www.GetRegoMate.com/

Local News

Kathy Whitney Honoured In Brief WORDS: Kristine Lane PHOTO: Contributed

Long-time Burpengary resident, Kathy Whitney (nee O’Brien), who passed away in April last year at age 86, may soon be commemorated with a parcel of land named in her honour by Moreton Bay Regional Council.

only appropriate to have this vacant lot on O’Brien Road named after Mrs Whitney, resulting in Cr Flannery and his fellow councillors unanimously supporting the submission at a recent Council Coordination Committee Meeting.

Born in Caboolture in 1929, Mrs Whitney lived most of her life in Burpengary, including on O’Brien Road which was named after her parents, Patrick and Annie O’Brien. An active member of the community, Mrs Whitney dedicated her life to bettering the local area.

“She volunteered tirelessly for her community as a Justice of the Peace for more than 25 years, was Co-Founder of the Caboolture Historical Society, Life Member of Burpengary Progress Association, and Life Member of the Caboolture Show Society,” says Councillor for Division 2, Peter Flannery.

The renaming application submitted to Council also detailed Mrs Whitney’s role as a committee member for Burpengary Community Hall, her co-founding and holding an executive position on the

committee responsible for establishing the Deception Bay Ambulance Service, Mrs Whitney receiving an award for ‘Woman as Achiever in 1993’, and her roles as CoFounder of Burpengary Meals on Wheels and committee member for Burpengary State School.

After reviewing the naming application and acknowledging the strong family connection to O’Brien Road, Council believe it

“Naming this piece of land at 46 O’Brien Road, Burpengary, as ‘Kathy Whitney Reserve’ will be a fitting tribute to Mrs Whitney,” says Mr Flannery.

“The proposed renaming will create a lasting legacy to remember Mrs Whitney’s outstanding dedication to her community and with the naming application now supported by Council, we will seek community feedback on the application.”

Feedback can be submitted in writing to Moreton Bay Regional Council at PO Box 159, Caboolture, QLD, 4510, or by emailing mbrc@ moretonbay.qld.go.au before 5pm, Thursday, January 5.

Open Water National Championships 2017: Jessica Mouatt, Tiffany Mackay, Ethan Chan and Jordan Cassidy all swam at Queensland State Open Water and qualified to compete at the Australian National Open Water event in Adelaide from January 27-29.

Narangba War Hero and champion athlete, Curtis McGrath, has been named the Sydney ambassador for the 2018 Invictus Games Prince Harry’s international sport competition for wounded veterans.

Moreton Bay Regional Council has awarded a $1.19 million tender to upgrade Rowley Road, Burpengary. Works are expected to commence in early February.

Pizza Capers Burpengary has set the lead with all profits from the business doing towards helping homeless children in Zimbabwe.

Pizza Hut will be coming to Narangba after taking over the struggling Eagle Boys chain.

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Local News Unitywater and Zoo Partnership Quenches Thirst Australia Zoo visitors can now fill their water bottles with free, chilled tap water at five locations around the Beerwah site.

Unitywater has teamed up with the zoo to provide five refill stations that connect to the main water supply to keep zoogoers hydrated.

Unitywater’s Back to Tap campaign encourages people to drink tap water as it’s cheaper and more environmentally friendly than plastic bottled water.

The five refill stations will measure the volume of water used and track how many plastic bottles are saved from going to landfill.

“We’ve partnered with Australia Zoo and the Wildlife Hospital for some time now and have seen first-hand the damage plastic can do to marine life should it end up in our waterways,” Unitywater Community Relations Specialist Kate Cash said.

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“The hospital sees approximately 113 turtles each year that have ingested plastic and need urgent medical attention.

“We encourage people to drink tap water as it’s clean, safe and quality tested every week.

“Next time you visit Australia Zoo remember to bring your reusable water bottle with you and get back to tap!”

Australia Zoo’s Director Wes Mannion said: “Here at Australia Zoo, we’re passionate about managing our effect on the environment, and reducing plastic waste is a huge part of that.

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by Unitywater are a fantastic way of doing just that. And if guests forget their reusable water bottles, we have them available at our gift shops.”

Mark Ryan MP State Member for Morayfield

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PO Box 991 MORAYFIELD Q 4506

www.markryan.com.au Authorised by M. Ryan 3/67 Morayfield Road Caboolture South Qld 4510

Local News Students Set Eyes On Disneyland WORDS: Meegan Berry

PHOTO: Danica Clayton

Free Fitness at PCYC Fifteen locations across Queensland now have an innovative program that helps support women who are, have been, or are at risk of experiencing Domestic & Family Violence (DFV).

Run by PCYC Queensland, RUBY (Rise Up, Be Yourself) is a free physical fitness program designed to empower women by building physical strength and contributing to general well-being, emotional resilience, self-esteem and confidence through physical exercise in a violence free and safe environment.

Eighteen students will represent Five Star Dance Academy in a once in a lifetime Disneyland performance in April 2017.

Three young ladies from the Narangba and Burpengary community will join a troupe of 18 children in total, jetting to Los Angeles to participate in workshops and ultimately perform at Disneyland, Universal Studios and Hollywood Boulevard. Accompanied by 12 adults, the group will embark on a whirlwind eight-day tour.

Capri Brinkhoff (Narangba), Jazmyn Von Dohren (Narangba) and Teah Cougan (Burpengary), form part of the team that will experience professional workshops with the Abby Lee Dance Company (Dance Moms), along with expert tuition from the Disneyland dancers themselves – all leading up to the grand finale, the chance to dance in the Main Street Parade.

On April 1, 2017, the entourage will head to Los Angeles, lead by the Principal and Director of the Dance Academy, Astrid Chiochiu. “The growth in their dance and the confidence these students will gain from this opportunity, is huge,” Astrid stated.

With fundraising well under way, Astrid is hoping to secure extra funding from local businesses looking to raise their visibility. The families will be responsible for their own expenses, however, the troupe are in need of sponsors and donations to help pay for the student’s dance packs.

Contained in these packs are passes to the parks; the parade DVD’s; souvenir pins; bags and other items that will assist them with their workshops.

Companies are also being sought to sponsor the purchase of uniforms for the students.

Each uniform costs $160 and

in return for this sponsorship, the companies will have access to their own branding on the uniforms throughout America and Australia. In addition, the sponsoring companies will enjoy an annual subscription to Five Star Newsletters and advertising exposure throughout all Academy publications, reaching nearly 380 families.

Celebrating five years in December 2016, Five Star Dance Academy began as a dream held by Astrid and her husband Anatolie. This team opened their North Lakes studio in 2011 with no students and the belief that if you build it, they will come. Indeed they did come and along with them, came the opportunity to perform at the happiest place on earth.

Please contact the school on (07) 3481 2408 if you would like to sponsor or head to website: www.gofundme.com/24az9cfg

It is a unique program allowing participants a different outlet and tools to combat the domestic violence cycle by fostering connected relationships with other women in a safe, group environment.

Each session is facilitated by a qualified female group fitness instructor, and a female member of the Queensland Police Service also attends and participates weekly.

RUBY can also link participants to existing local services for support, information, referrals and resources and is for participants age 18 and up, or for those 16 and up who are living independently.

If you are interested in RUBY for yourself, a family member, friend or client, visit the website to see the current delivery sites here.

An additional 15 PCYCs are in development to start running RUBY soon or within the next 6 months.

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Community

Learn to Fly at SAAMBR

Clubs in the Great Outdoors

WORDS: Rebecca Fawcett-Smith PHOTO: Bass Photography Services

Caboolture River Fishing & Boating Club Uhlmann Road, Burpengary East Email: crfbclub@hotmail.com

Barrel rolls, loops and other aerobatic manoeuvres are not what most people would associate with Uhlmann Road, Burpengary East. But it is there, at Sports Aeromodellers Moreton Bay Region Inc. (SAAMBR), where locals are learning to fly.

Boasting 210 members, SAAMBR is one of Queensland’s largest model aeroplane clubs. Its top class facilities, including its recently erected shade stands, has made it a drawcard for national and international events featuring warbirds, jets, pylon racing and aerobatics.

“There’s a following worldwide now,” said PR Manager, Dan Imhoff, of the sport. “It’s getting bigger and bigger and we have to have world-class facilities for it.”

Catering primarily to Radio Controlled (RC) model aircraft and helicopters, SAAMBR’s skies are open to 150g gliders, giant scale model planes and everything in between.

The aircraft on display is undoubtedly impressive, leaving many would-be pilots discouraged as to whether they could ever possibly afford their own - a misconception that Dan is keen to dispel.

“To get into it at a basic level, with a transmitter, a training aeroplane and some fuel, will cost around about $400-$500,” he said. Second-hand models and parts are also widely available.

Lakeside Bowmen Scout Road, Kurwongbah Web: lakesidebowmen.com.au

Seventeen-year-old Junior member, Mitch Heit, is proof that becoming an RC pilot is achievable even for the younger generation. Flying since the age of ten, Mitch has used the money he has earnt flipping burgers to fund his sport; this year winning state and national titles in the Intermediate division. “He flies that plane like it’s on a string,” said Dan of Mitch’s 3-metre Extra 260 (pictured).

The feeling of freedom once you have taken to the sky and the sense of achievement once you have accomplished a successful flight are two of the major appeals of RC piloting according to Dan (a commercial pilot).

“It’s my release. Once you’re in the air, you’re 100% focused on that. You’re not worrying about your water bill or who yelled at you at work. You’re worried about getting your plane back on the ground.”

SAAMBR’s qualified instructors are more than happy to show would-be pilots the ropes. “What we are trying to do is have a couple of training aeroplanes available

Moreton Districts Off-Road Club Monthly meetings at Norths Leagues Club Web: mdorc.org.au Pine River Rowing Club Lake Kurwongbah off Dayboro Road Web: pineriversrowing.org.au What is your favourite Great Outdoors Club? Join the conversation on our facebook at @ournarangba.com.au

so if someone wants to come down and have a go, we can fill one up, take it out, give it a fly and see how they go.”

The ‘buddy box’ system whereby an experienced pilot relinquishes control to a novice pilot is the most common coaching method. “This lets him/her enjoy the experience and if they get into trouble we just take control back over,” explained Dan. “Other people teach themselves using a simulator at home.”

For more information, visit www.saambr. asn.au or email secretary@saambr.asn.au.

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Nature Calls Our Children

Must Try Nature Walks

WORDS: Alex Habilay PHOTO: Kara Jade Concepts

An outdoor nature program runs from April to September to support children’s learning on sustainability and their natural environment.

Incorporating road, bush and snake safety, the program fosters a greater appreciation of the world they live in.

As a way to get children up and moving, away from the distraction of toys and screens and in touch with nature, Goodstart Burpengary – Rowley Road have headed out bush. For the past year, Elizabeth Currie and Brenda Lloyd have been marching their troop of toddlers down to CREEC (Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre) for a hands-on nature program created by the two educators.

Each week, children are challenged by missions provided by the Nature Play Passport - a healthy living initiative in partnership with Queensland National Parks. The missions range from collecting seeds and debris to transform into sculptures, creating leaf imprints, and spotting animal traces and identifying the furred-culprits.

While indulging in physically-active play in the bush is a lot of fun for kids, they’re actually learning something substantial too.

CREEC run several workshops, field days and lectures any old adult can take use

Redcliffe Peninsula Seaside Walk stretches all the way from Scarborough to Woody Point.

Wynnum Mangrove Boardwalk is a magical walkway, winding for 530 metres through mangrove forest along Wynnum foreshore. of, and for the children, CREEC also offer education programs on topics including: Exploring Habitats, Burpengary Creek Catchment Story, Habitat Destruction and Repair, Threatened Wildlife and Sustainability.

Bribie Island Beach Walk is a great little 8km beach walk that takes you from the west side of the island over to the seaward side.

Kroll Gardens, Redcliffe’s five hectare, off leash dog park has walking paths for you and your pooch.

Liz and Brenda ensure these lessons are taken back to base camp and put into practice as worm farms and other recycling schemes. It’s because of the initiative shown by these educators that the children from Goodstart are able to shape and be a part of their own education. They’re now the diagram they would have normally just pointed at. The program has been so successful and the enrichment so evident that Goodstart will be resuming the nature program in February.

guided walks, but you can also explore the Nurri Millen Totem Trail at the Boondall Wetlands or even the Maiala walking track on Mt. Glorious.

If you toddler’s legs are ahead of the troop, you can register for your own Nature Play Passport at http://passport.natureplay. org.au/, and start planning your own adventure. CREEC have walking tracks perfect for any ages while also providing

The kids may not graduate from their Goodstart centre as heir to Steve Irwin’s khaki, but they’ll definitely be wiser, more courageous and have a much deeper understanding of the bush and all its magical creatures.

Kondalilla Falls provides a great nature walk and a swimming hole to cool down in.

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Holiday Boredom Busters WORDS Meegan Berry

With Christmas over for another year and the shine already wearing off the presents, what is there to do with the kids with four weeks of holidays remaining? Here are some local events that will keep the boredom at bay and won’t hurt the hip pocket.

Ramp Day Out – Wednesday, 11 January Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Sports and Recreation Department are hosting this FREE event at the Redcliffe Skate Park (corner of Oxley and Anzac Avenues, Redcliffe).

There will be something for everybody, with both skateboard and scooter competitions being the highlight of the day. For the first time, a portable Mini Park will be available for younger family members, featuring a half pipe and a china wave bank along with other exciting features.

For the less adventurous, there will be live music, plenty to eat and drink (costs apply), free rock climbing, slacklining workshops, an art competition with a First 5 Forever Teepee for the little ones.

Art and Exhibitions – January Throughout the Moreton Bay Region there are many exhibitions and art activities for both young and old to appreciate. These FREE exhibitions will educate and astonish you, with many incorporating interactive displays.

‘G.A.M.E: Fun With Portraits’ is currently running from now until the end of January at the Bribie Island Seaside Museum in Bongaree. It is a FREE activity teaching children about the history of portraits before allowing them to attempt one of their own.

Exhibition: ‘Cubbies, Forts and Adventure - the imagination of kids’ will be running at the Pine Rivers Heritage Museum at Old Petrie Town in Whiteside. This FREE interactive display looks at the history of tents, cubbies and forts and allows children to explore and create their own special place.

If you would like further information regarding these events, or to see the many other entertaining ideas available, please head to the Moreton Bay Regional Council’s website at www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/events.

Exhibition: ‘Monsters in the Backyard’ will be invading the Redcliffe Museum these holidays with FREE information and activities designed to look closer at the mini-monsters living amongst us. Discover the lifestyles of spiders and insects by examining living creatures, specimens and playing fun games.

Exhibition: ‘Camille Serisier – The Wonderful Land of Oz’ is a FREE interactive display created with humour by Camille and housed at the Redcliffe City Art Gallery. Camille uses iconic Australian images to recreate her own vision of Oz. Stay Close to Home: With so many great parks and bike paths in Narangba and Burpengary, it’s a great time of year to pack a little picnic, grab the skateboard, scooter or bikes and go exploring.

These are just some of the many activities that are available around the region over the school holidays.

Did you know that every Narangba resident receives a copy of OurNarangba in their letterbox*?

You can also pick up a copy of the magazine from: • Narangba Valley News Agency • Narangba News Agency • IGA Narangba • Pappi’s Café Narangba • Foodworks Burpengary • IGA Burpengary (opp train station) *Excludes rural and ‘no junk mail’ letterboxes

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Your Say

Capturing Memories With Photography WORDS: Rhiannon Curtis, Incy Wincy Photography

As we get older and start to lose our sense of self, photographs can help stimulate the mind. Considering this, for me there is nothing more special in this world than capturing families in photographs that will outlast us all.

In the early years of their careers, many photographers have a second job. For me, I work in aged care. I am the lady who serves the residents their meals and cleans their rooms. In every resident’s room there is a little piece of their life in photographs.

Photographs of their wedding day, grandchildren and their working years.

Photographs of memories captured forever.

I love being able to go to a resident’s room and reminisce with them about days gone by in their lives.

Photographs usually tell a story and portray an emotion, and even though I had thought about how photographs capture memories, I hadn’t thought about how photographs can trigger memories of a certain period in your life when your mind can no longer stimulate itself.

As a photographer, my favourite saying is “photographs are precious memories we will have forever, and we don’t realise we do mean forever.” Yet we all have difference reasons for taking photographs or engaging a photographer to take photographs of us.

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Today, some of the more common reasons are for use on social media or to show friends and family, but the original reason behind a photograph was to show we felt emotion about a moment, to hold onto a memory, to tell a story and to appreciate what life has given us. We snap moments every second of the day so we have that memory.

I have always stressed to my clients that, whether it be wedding, maternity or newborn photo shoot or any other event, after everything is said and done, all we will have left are our memories of the day.

Photographs are so much more than a push of a button. They are emotional, they are a story, they are a memory and when you think of it like that, it makes you want to grab your camera and capture everything!

So keep taking photographs, and keep having photographs taken of yourself and your family… because that’s all we have left when the day or event is done.

Send your article (maximum 400 words) to editor@ournarangba.com.au for print consideration.

Your Say

How Should I Prepare For My First Day At School?

Here are some tips from of our School Principals!

Mr Richard English Narangba Valley SHS

Mr Peter Hoen Burpengary SSC

Mr Brad Fox Burpengary State School

Ms Lorna Cogle Narangba Valley State School

Starting the new school year, particularly starting high school for the first time, can be both exciting and scary. Making sure that you are prepared can really help. Work with others at home to make up a list of things to do. Make sure you are aware of the new routines - particularly start times and uniform. Have all equipment set out the night before. And lastly, ask any of the wonderful NVSHS teachers if you need any help.

Preparation is the key to a successful transition into our college community. Students have already attended our orientation morning and enrolment sessions have provided students with clear expectations in relation to our college values of Respect, Courage and Excellence.

Young people need to arrive at the college on their first day prepared to participate in new and challenging learning opportunities.

Parents, think of the big steps you have taken in your life.

Most likely you were excited, and at the same time a little nervous - not sure of the unknown ahead. Enable your child to fully experience their first day of school ‌ support them, let them know they are growing up and have to do this on their own, and then wave goodbye and let their teachers take care of them.

Hopefully their lives are going to be chock full of occasions like this one!

Parents, have a restful weekend prior to the first day so the children are ready for their first day. Try on uniforms and shoes to ensure they fit well; pack school bags the day before to avoid the last minute rush; have a hearty breakfast so children have lots of energy for learning; and talk positively to your children about the start of the school year, the excitement of learning, and catching up with old and new friends.

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Sport

Narangba Coach Leads National Champions WORDS: Melina Simpson PHOTOS: MMM Photography

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owls of joy could be heard from Nowra to Narangba this past November as the South East Qld Dingoes created history by taking out the inaugural National Indigenous Football Championships.

Held in Nowra, on the NSW south coast, the championships featured indigenous soccer teams from around Australia, in a showcase of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent.

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Dingoes’ coach, Allan Takken, also current President of Narangba United FC, has been involved with football all his life and is committed to the development of indigenous soccer. Coach Takken was ecstatic, not only for his team’s victory, but for the exposure that tournaments such as this provide for indigenous sportspeople.

“Some people have been fighting for this kind of exposure for a very long time. To gain exposure for the younger players in

particular is what we are looking for in tournaments like this,” explained Allan.

A strong advocate for indigenous football, Linda Medlin has campaigned for years to gain exposure and develop football participation for her people. In the early 2000’s, she successfully applied for grants through Queensland Health, and along with the late David Saunders (also a strong supporter of indigenous football),

Sport approached businesses to support indigenous soccer players to compete in national tournaments. Linda went on to establish the Qld Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Football Federation and found a willing ally in Narangba United FC. “When we first arrived in Narangba, Allan was still playing football,” said Linda. “Narangba were very open to having indigenous football on their agenda and provided facilities for us to hold Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clinics at their ground.”

Although funding for these clinics ceased in 2007, Narangba United FC has continued its support of indigenous football and contributed to the success of the South East Qld Dingoes through the use of training facilities at their club.

Allan believes that opportunities like this tournament are vitally important to the aboriginal community. “Aboriginal ancestors used to play ‘Woggabaliri’”, he said. “This is a traditional kind of football game that involved a ball made from possum fur. This tradition was lost with British settlement and further restricted with the corralling of Aborigines into reserves and missions, cutting them off for decades from any chance to pursue professional sports careers.”

To have the opportunity to represent their people, their culture, their land and their sport was something the South East Qld Dingoes approached with professionalism and pride. The team are very grateful to Football Brisbane, who paid the tournament nomination fee and to all businesses who made much appreciated donations towards their trip costs. They are hoping to

raise enough funds for shade shelters, eskies and physio for the 2017 Championships with aspirations to send a female team to join them in the competition.

Allan is passionate about helping not only those who love soccer, but all indigenous youth who are struggling to find their way.

“We’re here to support all indigenous youth,” said Allan. “We’ve all had stigmas placed upon us and we’re all here to support each other. Even non-soccer players are welcome.”

“Narangba were very open to having indigenous football on their agenda and provided facilities for us to hold Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clinics at their ground.”

There is a strong sense of community within the Dingoes team. They are aware that the teams competing in next year’s tournament will be more competitive and professional, having set a benchmark themselves this year. Pride for their culture and a love of football are driving them to aim high once again in 2017 – not only to become Indigenous Football Champions, but to provide the indigenous youth of tomorrow a chance to excel in sport.

The South East Qld Dingoes management and coaching staff would love anyone who is interested in either supporting or joining the team to contact them. Any contribution is greatly appreciated and even those who may not play football are welcome.

Allan can be contacted on 0455 785 501 or contact Manager, Wayne Alberts, on 0417 622 826 for further information.

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Origins of Australian Slang WORDS: Danielle Garside

Australian slang, developed initially by the convict settlement of 1788, has strongly reinforced a sense of national identity; reflecting many aspects and experiences from Australia’s history. With Australia day just around the corner, I decided to share with you a brief history of some common, early Aussie slang adopted from the indigenous inhabitants of Australia.

The phrase ‘gone walkabout’ is recorded to have initially been used in the early 1800s in order to describe the movement patterns of Aborigines across their territories. At this present time, the term has become much more generalised - and occasionally used inaccurately in terms of its definition – describing an individual’s journey away from home.

According to Australian Government records, one of the most important influences on Australian English is noted to have been the various Aboriginal languages. Various colloquialisms have been adopted into the Australian language over the years from the Dharuk language, initially located in the area around Sydney, including ‘dingo’ (1789), ‘boomerang’ (1790), ‘corroboree’ (1790), ‘koala’ (1798), ‘wallaby’ (1798) and ‘wombat’ (1798).

‘Kangaroo’ has been recorded to have been one of the first words adopted that we still commonly use today.

To the surprise of many, in 1981, an Australian newspaper The Sydney Morning Herald reported that ‘Lady Diana takes a Royal walkabout in her stride’ (25 July 1981, p.10)!

In the first 100 years of European colonisation, approximately 400 words were borrowed into the Australian language by an estimated 80 languages.

Other common borrowed words from various other Indigenous languages include ‘kookaburra’ (1834), ‘budgerigar’ (1840), ‘corella’ (1859) and ‘bilby’ (1885).

There is in fact, no town in Australia by the name of ‘Woop Woop’. As Sydney Baker, an author of a number of written works discussing slang stated, Australian’s “… greatest talent is for idiomatic invention. It is a manifestation of our vitality and restless imagination.”

The Australian language has come so far in the past 229 years, and is sure to continue growing far into the future. Toodle-oo!

What’s your favourite Aussie slang/saying?

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References: Australian slang - a story of Australian English | australia.gov.au. (2016). Australia.gov.au. Retrieved 28 November 2016, from http://www.australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/austn-slang

History Ten Common Aussie Phrases Explained Bloody oath: most certainly true.

Stoked: very pleased, excited or euphoric.

Dead set: the honest truth without a shadow of doubt.

Not within cooee: a long distance away.

Fair dinkum: emphasising or confirming that something/someone is genuine and true.

Bees knees: elite, perfect, greatest or highly thought of.

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Big-note: for one to boast or brag about oneself.

Bushed: worn out and exhausted.

Doona: a bedspread or quilt, usually resting on top of one’s bedsheets.

Egg on: to persuade or pressure someone to do something they are not eager to do.

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Pets

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Interesting Pet Ideas for Kids WORDS: Petbarn, North Lakes

While cats, dogs and fish are among some of the most popular pets in Australia, there are a number of other loveable animals that can be just as much as part of the family. Bec Lill from Petbarn North Lakes shares her knowledge on five types of unique pets for families.

Turtles: Some of the most unique pets available for families are turtles. Kids will find caring for turtles enjoyable, though they will need some help from mum or dad, as they require more complex equipment and have specific dietary needs. It’s important to check state licensing before thinking about getting a turtle.

Chickens: From just four-weeks of age, chickens can thrive on a farm or in your suburban backyard. Just make sure you provide enough space for them to stretch their legs and walk freely during the day.

Bearded Dragon: Bearded dragons have a gentle nature and make great pets. They are desert animals, so require a warm, dry habitat, and eat a mixed diet of live insects (such as crickets or wood roaches, available in-store at Petbarn) and vegetables. It’s important to check state licensing before thinking about getting a Bearded Dragon.

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Guinea Pigs: Often overlooked, Guinea pigs are wonderful family pets. They are very cute and cuddly and can help teach kids the responsibility of being a pet owner from a young age. They can have a nervous nature, so it’s important to have a safe enclosure for them to retreat to.

Stick Insect: If you’re short on space and fascinated by creepy-crawlies, then a stick insect could be the pet for you. There are lots of different types available and unlike other animals, they don’t need any training.

Importantly, with any type of pet, Petbarn encourages locals to do their research to ensure they understand the needs of the animal they are looking to add to their family so that they can provide them with the best possible care. If unsure, visit your local Petbarn to get advice from a staff member on how best to care for your pet.

Do you have an interesting pet?

Send us a photo of you and your pet, along with why your pet is so interesting, to be considered for a story in our next edition.

E-mail information to editor@ournarangba.com.au

Hello, my name is Prada.

I am a one-and-a-half-year-old Boxer cross, de-sexed female.

I’m quite the life of the party and full of beans! I am searching for an experienced dog owner who has quality time to commit to me. I need to attend some basic obedience classes with my new family so I can learn all the important stuff! I will need an active lifestyle which includes daily exercise and mental enrichment.

To meet me, contact Dakabin RSPCA on 07 3480 6450 quoting my animal ID 956761.

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Five Water Saving Tips WORDS: Oxmar Properties

These days, it seems like conserving water is a topic on everyone’s mind. That is a good thing, because it is always important to try to save as much water as possible. Whether you are concerned about the environment or you just want to lower the cost of your water bills, you can follow these simple tips to help save water at home.

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Turn Off the Shower When you are in the shower, you do not need the water to be on the whole time. Use it to rinse off, then turn it off while you soap up and lather your hair. Turn the water back on again to rinse once more. This can save several minutes of water usage every time you are in the shower.

Mulch Your Plants In the yard, save water by mulching.

Mulch helps to absorb water and hold in moisture for longer than normal dirt can, so having a well-mulched garden and landscape means you will not need as much water to keep your plants happy.

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Turn Off the Sink When you brush your teeth, turn off the water whilst brushing. You only need to wet your toothbrush bristles quickly before you brush, and then use the water to rinse the toothbrush when you are finished.

The tap should not be left on to run while

you brush.

Wash Full Loads of Laundry You can save a lot of water by washing your laundry only when you have a full load. This reduces the amount of water needed to fill the washing machine, and it also cuts back on the number of times you will end up doing the laundry.

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Only Flush When Needed If you are in the habit of flushing tissues, cigarette butts and other household trash, toss those items in the garbage can. You should never flush the toilet unless you need to, because it uses a lot of water.

Home How Much Do You Use? Here are some facts about how much water we use in everyday life: Bathroom Bath – 50–150 litres per bath.

Shower – 20–250 litres per shower.

Basin – five litres every use.

Brushing teeth – five litres just to clean your teeth IF you leave the tap running.

Toilet Single flush – 12 litres per flush.

Dual flush – six litres full-flush and three litres half-flush.

Laundry Front-loading machine – approximately 70 litres per load.

Top-loading machine – up to 170 litres per load.

Garden Hosing – 800 litres per hour Sprinkler – 1,000 litres per hour.

Car washing with a hose – 200 litres every 12 minutes.

Hosing driveway – 75 litres every five minutes.

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2017 Property Predictions WORDS: Gina Wells, Raine & Horne Burpengary

House prices are predicted to rise in twentynine Brisbane suburbs, with a surprising onethird coming out of the Moreton Bay region.

The latest Hotspotting Price Predictor Index has picked that the biggest chunk of metropolitan Brisbane growth would come out of the Moreton Bay area. The Bay toppled Logan City as the top municipality in the capital city region, holding ten of Brisbane’s twenty-nine growth suburbs.

Moreton Bay’s hottest pick was Redcliffe where houses as well as unit prices were predicted to rise. Every other suburb on the list was expected to see house prices rise including Arana Hills, Banksia Beach, Beachmere, Bellara, Bray Park Deception Bay, Narangba, Ningi and Rothwell.

Properties under $400,000 are under huge demand by local and interstate investors in the Moreton Bay area. Some investors are purchasing properties over the internet without inspections, similar to what was seen in the boom. My prediction is this will continue into 2017 if interest rates, vacancy rates and unemployment stay low.

On the flip side, Brisbane’s house market has never looked better, with low interest rates, low vacancy rates (an average of 2%), low

prices and high returns contributing to its considerable growth.

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Brisbane properties remain remarkably affordable when compared to those in Sydney, prompting many investors from interstate to shop around.

What are the Predictions?

Growth: Arana Hills, Banksia Beach, Beachmere, Bellara, Bray Park, Deception Bay, Narangba, Ningi, Redcliffe (houses and units), Rothwell.

Plateau: Albany Creek, Bongaree, Burpengary, Burpengary East, Caboolture, Clontarf, Eatons Hill, Everton Hills, Kallangur, Lawnton, North Lakes, Petrie, Sandstone Point, Scarborough, Strathpine, Upper Caboolture, Warner, Woody Point.

Consistency: Caboolture South, Cashmere, Ferny Hills, Margate, Kippa-Ring, Murrumba Downs.

Danger Markets: Fortitude Valley (units), South Brisbane (units), West End (units).

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REIQ Real Estate Update Greater Brisbane: The median house price in greater Brisbane fell slightly however, still showed reasonable growth in the medium term, with the annual median house price of $495,000 still 3.1 per cent higher than a year ago, and 12.5 per cent higher than five years ago.

The median unit price continues to struggle to hold steady, with the annual median of $402,000 down 2 per cent on a year ago, but 5.8 per cent higher than five years ago (when it was $380,000).

Ipswich: The Ipswich house market has been the standout performer in the Brisbane outer surrounds, growing 1.4 per cent since last quarter, to $325,000. The annual median price of $324,000 is 1.1 per cent higher than a year ago and 3.7 per cent higher than five years ago.

We are confident in the continued growth of the house and unit markets in Ipswich.

Logan: The Logan median house price of $372,000 represented a 2.1 per cent fall from June to the September quarter. However, like Ipswich, Logan is still growing, albeit moderately, with the annual median house price of $375,000 a total of 4.2 per cent higher than a year ago and 7.1 per cent higher than five years ago.

The Logan median unit price of $246,000 is 1.6 per cent lower than last quarter.

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compared with a year ago, which is a good sign that the market has stabilised.

Moreton Bay: The new rail line extension to Petrie will have cascading benefits for real estate.

The September annual median house price of $416,500 is 2.8 per cent higher than a year ago and 9.6 per cent higher than five years ago.

There are good indicators that this market will continue its trajectory of small-tomoderate, sustainable growth rates in the short-to-medium term.

Redland: The Redland unit market is experiencing some volatility and while the quarterly median of $365,000 has fallen 6.2 per cent compared with the June median, the annual median of $380,000 is still 8.6 per cent higher than five years ago

Gold Coast: The market for both houses and units on the Gold Coast is doing well, although it can be described as patchy, with some areas virtually booming, while others are keeping pace with inflation.

Toowoomba: The quarterly median of $350,000 is 1.5 per cent higher than last quarter. The market is also performing well over the medium term, with 19.6 per cent growth on the median of $292,750 in 2011.

The Toowoomba unit market is probably the best performing unit market in the state, if not Australia, and has grown 26.8 per cent in five years, which is probably a result of workers being drawn to the area for the large range of infrastructure projects.

Sunshine Coast: The larger area of the Sunshine Coast SD, which includes Noosa, has grown 4 per cent on this time last year, with an annual median house price of $520,000. This represents 15.6 per cent growth on five years ago.

With a broad range of infrastructure projects either under way or proposed for this part of Queensland, underpinned by a strong tourism economy, we feel the outlook continues to look rosy for the Sunshine Coast.

Fraser Coast: The stability of the median house price is an indication that this market has found a level both buyers and sellers are comfortable with. We are optimistic that the market will soon enter recovery phase.

Source: REIQ Media Release: Brisbane median house, unit prices slip, as Adani news welcome.

Published 14/12/2016

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Police

Residents Warned as Counterfeit Cash Increases WORDS: QPS Media

Businesses are being asked to be aware of a recent increase in counterfeit notes circulating in South East Queensland, including Moreton District.

“We are aware people can inadvertently receive these notes in change. Check $50 notes and if you think you have been given a fake $50 note, report it to police.

Offenders are targeting businesses, mainly fast food outlets and service stations during busy times and paying for a small purchase with a fake fifty dollar note.

“Information from the public is crucial to this investigation and I urge anyone who has further information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000,” he said.

Police have launched operation Oscar Commit and have a team of detectives and uniform police are currently investigating the matter.

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Counterfeit Detection Guide states that you are well within your rights to refuse to accept a banknote if you are concerned.

As part of the operation police have charged a 43-year-old Kallangur man with two counts of possessing counterfeit money, uttering counterfeit money and possession of a dangerous drug.

He was arrested on November 23 after allegedly been found with 290 counterfeit $50 notes. He is expected to appear at the Caboolture Magistrates Court on January 19.

Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Green from Moreton Criminal Investigation Branch said: “Obviously this is a busy time of the year and it is easy to become a target which is unfortunate for what often is a small family business.”

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5 Ways to Spot Fake Bills

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Is it plastic: You can scrunch the banknote in your hand and a genuine banknote should spring back

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Look for the Coat of Arms: If you hold the banknote to the light, you should see the Austalian Coast of Arms

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Look for the star: Diamond-shaped patterns are printed inside a circle on both sides of the banknote.

If you hold the banknote up to the light, the patterns should line up perfectly to form a seven-pointed star.

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Check the clear window: It should be an integral part of the banknote not an addition. Check that the white image printed on the window cannot be easily rubbed off.

Also look for the embossing – there is a wave pattern in the window of the $10 banknote, and the value of the banknote in the windows of $20, $50 and $100 banknotes

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Feel the dark printing: It is produced with a special raised ink that can be felt with your finger.

Effective Student Study Tips WORDS: Karen Carter, Kip McGrath Burpengary

Students! Start your year as you mean to end it. That is, on a positive note! No matter what age you are, effective study habits can set you up for a rewarding and successful year academically.

These handy tips will help you keep on top of homework, assignments and general class work.

Have a Place Set up a well organised space, including all the materials you need, dedicated just for you to work in.

Study Every Day Short sessions each day add up to quality, well spent time over a long period.

Plan Your time Know what is due and when so you avoid last minute panic. Use a wall planner or diary. Make ‘to do’ lists and set time limits.

Set realistic goals for your study.

Know Your Learning Style Are you a visual, auditory or tactile learner?

Knowing how you learn best will lead to more effective study.

Revise Regularly Avoid cramming. Regular revision ensures you retain and understand information, enabling you to draw on it when you need it most.

Education How Bizzare

Ask for Help Get help if you need it. Teachers, study buddies and family members can all be a real asset to you.

Here are 15 of the most bizarre research paper topics of all time. Yes! People really did studying these topics!

Eyes on the Prize Remain focused on the reason for your study. Know your goal; whether it be passing exams, completing assignments or gaining entry to higher level studies.

Monitor yourself regularly to ensure you stay on track.

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Look After Yourself Take regular breaks so you can refocus and clear you head. Don’t sit for too long, get some exercise and remember to eat well.

So, if in the past you have struggled with organising your time, meeting assignment deadlines, cramming for exams or getting stressed about school work; try these tips.

They can certainly make a difference to your results!

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Which can jump higher - the dog flea or the cat flea?

Wet Underwear: Not Comfortable Do Woodpeckers get headaches?

Mosquitoes Like Cheese Cat food - Yummy?

The unhidden dangers of sword swallowing Beer bottle vs human skull The propulsion parameters of Penguin Poop Lady Gaga and pop art Even chickens prefer beautiful people Can pigeons tell a Picasso from a Monet?

The Nature of Navel Lint The possibility of unicorns Do cab drivers have bigger brains?

Flatulence as self defence

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.

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Money

5 Steps to Protect Your Identity WORDS: Britney Rockette

Becoming a victim of identity theft is easier than many people think, but proving your identity may be one of the most challenging, daunting and frustrating tasks you will do in your life. Here are five tips to prevent you from becoming a victim of identity theft and from spending long years trying to prove you are who you say you are.

Use the Internet Carefully Watch for suspicious emails. Hackers will send fake advertisements for credit cards and other things that may interest you to gain access to your personal information.

This information may include your birthday, mailing address and full name.

Be Cautious When Using an ATM When you’re using an ATM, shield your password from prying eyes. Use your arm or shoulders, or stand in front of the keypad in a manner that prevents people who are standing behind you from seeing your PIN. These “shoulder surfers” can figure out your PIN with little to no effort.

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Collect Your Mail Daily You can learn a lot about a person by reading their mail. Check your mail daily to keep your mailbox from filling up. If you’re going on vacation, ask a neighbor, relative, or someone you trust to get your mail, or have the post office hold it until you return.

Purchase a Shredder Shred all documents, including credit card offers, receipts, expired credit and bank cards, and account statements. All of these things let hackers into your world and grant them access to your personal information.

Practice Computer Safety The internet is great to use for many things, and it can become a playground for hackers. Avoid hacker attacks and intrusions by investing and installing virusdetection software and firewalls for your home and work computers.

Identity theft is not as complicated as many people think. While following these tips do not guarantee you will not become a victim, it will make attempts at theft more difficult.

How They Do It Source: stopidfraud.com.au

Bin Raiding 79% of household waste contains at least one item which could assist fraudsters in stealing an identity.

Mail Forwarding By not asking Australia Post to redirect your mail when moving house, you leave yourself exposed to risk of ID fraud.

Unsolicited Contact Fraudsters posing as market researchers ask for personal information over the phone.

Personal Information Online Personal information on social networking sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. Phishing Emails claiming to be from a bank or a credit card company with which you might have a relationship, asking for urgent information.

Card Skimming This usually occurs when a shop assistant or waiter (for example) gets your information by ‘skimming’ or copying your credit card information when you make a purchase. They often then sell the information to professional criminal gangs.

Parents Returning to Work WORDS: Trish Evans, Solution Focused Consulting Burpengary

It’s the day you have been dreaming of (or dreading). Your youngest child has started school and you’re ready to take the plunge back into the workforce. For some, this is an exciting time as they begin the job-hunting journey, while for others it’s the start of a nightmare.

Feeling fear is completely understandable.

We’ve all heard how tough the labour market is, but the good news is that as a parent, you will have many transferable skills. Parenting requires time management, budgeting, problem solving and conflict management – valuable skills to any employer.

Some industries offer greater flexibility than others for working parents. These include aged, disability or child care and personal training. There are also unusual sounding jobs that offer flexible hours, such as merchandising and lead generating.

By looking online for part time jobs with no other search criteria other than the location, you may find many jobs you haven’t previously considered.

While waiting for the right job, why not consider doing a course? There are many Certificate III courses available at minimal cost to approved applicants, and by upskilling, you will gain an advantage over your competitors. If you’re thinking of doing a course, it’s a good idea to check out reviews of the college. There are also

a lot of free online courses you could do to upskill in certain areas, and YouTube is a mine of information about how to do almost anything!

Volunteering can be a great way to find employment, meet new people, grow your networks, get back into the swing of work, meet potential referees, update your skills and make new friends. Volunteers are often offered paid work when vacancies arise, or you may hear of a vacancy elsewhere through your contacts.

Most employers won’t let you take leave for the entire holidays so make a school holiday care plan for your children. Also make contingency plans for if your kids are unwell. It’s okay to take some days off, but if your kids are prone to being sick, it can make things awkward at work.

Careers 5 Essentials for Job Hunters 1 Up-to-date resume This needs to be tweaked for every job you apply for.

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Well-written cover letter A badly written one will ensure that your application goes straight in the trash.

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Alternative childcare arrangements If your little one is sick on a work day, the last thing you need is to be rushing around frantically trying to find last minute care.

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A schedule Juggling work with home duties is difficult for anyone.

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Develop your networks Often it’s not what you know but who you know when it comes to the job market.

If you haven’t applied for work in a while, have a look at your resume and decide whether it’s up to scratch. It must be modern and current. Cover letters are vital these days, and it’s important to have a well-written one that demonstrates enthusiasm.

Trish Evans is the CEO of Solution Focused Consulting and can help with all your workrelated challenges – from resume and cover letter writing to interview coaching and career advice. Phone 0408 732 579 or visit www.solutions4work.com.au.

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Health Make Your 2017 ‘Fitness Kick’ A Success WORDS: Moreton All Body Care

It happens all the time in clinic; people get the fitness bug (usually around New Year’s: new year, new you… yeah we get it). But unfortunately, most people get four weeks into their new training regime before it all starts to fall apart because they either lose motivation or worse yet… they get struck down by injury. In many cases with injuries, the game is over before it’s done due to errors made in training.

Not all injuries can be avoided, however there are a lot of training mistakes that can lead to getting injured. The first of these mistakes is doing too much too quickly, such as increasing weight resistance or intensity too quickly compared to what you have done in the recent past (don’t compare yourself to what you could do 10 years ago). Remember to sneak up on it.

Rome wasn’t built in a day.

The second mistake is not doing exercises properly. Technique (or ‘form’ as it is often called), is the most critical part of every exercise. If you cannot do an exercise with good technique, not only are you cheating yourself, you are placing yourself at a high risk of injury. This is immensely important in exercises such as squats, bench press and deadlifts. If you’re unsure, get an exercise physiologist or fitness professional to assess and coach you.

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The third key mistake is one of the most overlooked elements of any training program. This is rest. Rest is when the effect of your training takes place, and when your body recovers, repairs and makes itself stronger. You need to give your body time to do this recovery, otherwise you will become run down and pick up an injury.

Whether you have been exercising for years or if you have never exercised in your life, avoid these key mistakes to give yourself the best chance of achieving your goals. And remember if disaster hits, our Burpengary and Narangba Clinics are open to help you get back on track

3 Ways to Avoid Injury 1. Don’t do too much too quickly.

2. Do all exercises with correct technique.

3. Remember to rest.

Health

Healthy School Snacks WORDS: Mel Toraya, Fit2Live

Lunchboxes and morning teas are the bane of every mum’s life. It’s always a little challenging coming up with healthy options that don’t require too much preparation.

With only a few weeks left before school’s back, I thought I’d share some ideas to help get you back into the swing of things.

Dip it. Pair cherry tomatoes or cucumber slices with a dip such as hummus or salsa.

Tomatoes offer many health benefits including healthy skin and bones. Cherry varieties are beautifully red in colour and are a fun size for kids to eat.

Fresh veggies are colourful and easy to eat, and eating raw food is great for digestion and health. Try mini carrots or carrot sticks, cherry tomatoes and Edamame (a fancy name for boiled green soy beans).

Edamame is full of fibre and antioxidants and tastes pretty good too! You can enjoy them hot or cold and they are available in the frozen vegetable section in Woolies.

First and foremost, ALWAYS make sure the kids get a good breakfast to start the day! Then pack their lunchboxes with this selection of healthy snacks.

Cube it. make a cubing potato or snacking.

Appearances can difference, so try honeydew, sweet watermelon for easy

Skewer it. Make fun snacks by skewering low fat cheese with grapes on pretzel sticks. Or make your own medley mix on a toothpick.

Buy seasonal. Freeze fruit for great cool snacks in the summer. Bananas, grapes and oranges make great frozen snacks, and are also great blended together in a smoothie with almond milk or coconut water.

Boiled eggs. Chock full of vitamins, minerals, high in protein and rich in Omega 3, eggs are incredibly nutritious and a super packed snack. For the best in nutritional value, buy organic or free range eggs.

A piece of fresh fruit. Eating the whole fruit gives you vitamins, minerals and fibre. Buy the best quality fruit you can and enjoy.

Protein provides the building blocks of life. Every cell in the human body contains protein.

You need protein in your diet to help your body repair cells and make new ones. Small tins of tuna can provide a great snack of healthy protein to keep the munchies at bay. Grab a rice cake and top it with tuna for a quick, easy and tasty nutritious snack.

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Beauty

Acne Wars

WORDS Megan Berry PHOTOS: Contributed

A breakthrough 90-day treatment from Katrina’s Skin Works, has a life-changing result for acne sufferers.

Prior to undertaking the 90 Day Ultra Clear Skin Challenge; Sarah Whiley suffered from painful and inflamed acne.

Having endured this condition since a young age, Sarah was understandably sceptical when approached to attempt this treatment.

Whilst studying at Katrina’s School of Hair and Beauty in Morayfield, Sarah was asked to undergo the 90 Day Challenge.

Having tried every product on the market throughout her teenage years without success, Sarah had lost hope. Kayla Gilligan of Katrina’s Skin Works Burpengary sat down with Sarah and formatted a plan for the next 90 days.

As part of the at-home regimen, Sarah was given a trial of

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Ultraceuticals – the key product utilised within this treatment.

After two weeks, it became very noticeable to Sarah that her face was less sore to touch and that some of the redness had faded. This promising result gave her the much needed faith required to face the treatment process confidently.

Over the next 90 days, Sarah would attend Katrina’s on a fortnightly, sometimes weekly basis, for advanced skin therapies devised by Kayla, to compliment the Ultraceutical product’s being used at-home.

It wasn’t long before there was a noticeable difference in Sarah’s demeanour.

“It was so nice to see Sarah come into the salon with her head held high, as opposed to hiding herself,” said Nicole Ramsauer, Manager at the Burpengary salon.

At the completion of the 90 days, Sarah’s skin had improved dramatically. The inflammation was gone, so too were the breakouts. Although the many years of suffering acne had left Sarah with some scarring, the treatment had been an overwhelming success. “I would recommend this treatment to anyone with skin problems.

It has given me back my confidence,” stated Sarah.

In the 18 months since completing her 90 Day Challenge, Sarah reports that her skin has remained flawless and the long term plan is to eventually tackle the remaining scars. However, for the time being, Sarah is very happy to have won the war against acne.

To find out more about this advanced treatment and how it might change your life, please contact Katrina’s Skin Works at Burpengary on 07 3888 6288.

Sarah Whiley

For Auld Lang Syne, My Dear

The Flipside

WORDS Alex Habilay and Rebecca Fawcett-Smith

He Says: We’ve convinced children that once a year, on one special day, all of their wildest dreams can come true. Everything they’ve ever dreamt of resides inside one bicycle-shaped present waiting for them under the tree. As devious as our Christmas trick may be, it’s a good intentioned lie. But of all the well-meaning fibs we embrace, none can ever trump the New Year’s Resolution.

I don’t know who exactly tricked adult-kind into making these flimsy pacts with their egos, but once a night every year you’ll dream, brag and drool over your wildest dreams and then poof! They’ve disappeared faster than the ten second countdown.

Promoting change in your life could just be a social construct. Just as politicians paint the town in their white lies, you’re announcing your half-baked resolution to betray progress and win the night. NYE is a night to celebrate the guise of change that everyone seems to wear, to waste your future plans as party fodder and scorn who you were – only to remain the exact same.

I believe in Santa Claus, not resolutions. The coal he gifts me is tangible, guaranteed and tastes better than an abandoned resolution.

She Says: According to Wikipedia, a New Year’s resolution is a tradition… in which a person makes a promise to do an act of self-improvement or something slightly nice, such as opening doors for people beginning from New Year’s Day. Let’s first address the promise to do an act of selfimprovement. I no longer partake in this annual fictitious ritual. In fact, I can’t remember the last time I actually made one.

Yes, I can vaguely recall sparkler-filled, party popper strewn decrees in which I declared the New Year as being The Year that I would lose weight, get healthier etc. however I quickly realised that these pledges were as shallow as the contents of my champagne glass. When your snooze button consistently wins out over your will to go for that morning walk, one has to honestly and unashamedly drop all pretence.

As for promising to do something slightly nice, “acts of service” is my love language, leaving this resolution null and void. If I cherish you, I will show you regardless of the time of year.

Whether you are planning on quitting smoking, getting out of debt or spending more time with your family, I hope that your New Year’s resolution is a success. Me? I just hope to make it to midnight.

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Wellbeing

Clinical Pilates for Wellbeing

Did you know?

This month, I introduce you to Rebecca Druery B.Phty (MAPA) from Jack Willow’s Health & Wellness Centre who will discuss the importance of Clinical Pilates for women.

awareness to prepare you for a better pregnancy, labour or general lifestyle improvement. Furthermore, we can guide you in safe appropriate exercise choices for your individual situation.

Pilates is named after its inventor, Joseph Pilates, a former carpenter and gymnast who invented the exercise for injured dancers.

Modern lifestyle choices frequently lead to our bodies being placed under more stress than we realise. Hours of sitting at work, in the car, or on the couch; lack of time to play or move outdoors; and unhealthy food choices all take their toll on our bodies. On top of this, women face many extra physical and hormonal challenges as they undergo pregnancy, childbirth and menopause later in life. It is unsurprising then that pelvic floor and continence issues are reported to affect as many as one in three women over their lifetime.

Clinical Pilates Instructors can individualise your exercise routine to accommodate for your injury. Each exercise can be modified in a way that will still give you the benefits of strengthening, control, body awareness, and breathing techniques all while working on a particular weakness. Pilates is the perfect way to stay active and strong, reducing and reversing the physical and mental stresses of everyday life.

WORDS: Therese O’Brien and Rebecca Druery

We all know it is recommended that we maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle and should be active for at least 30 minutes a day. Often however, it can be hard to follow these guidelines especially when we are in pain or have other health concerns to consider. Many women cease participating in activities they love due to embarrassment of “leaking” in public or from fear of worsening a prolapse.

Joseph Pilates’ original sequence of 34 mat exercises is still going strong in studios nationwide.

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The original machine was call the “magic circle”. When Joe Pilates first came up with the idea for what we all know today as, well, Pilates, he constructed the initial machine from the steel bands that come on beer kegs. This “magic circle” was a common theme in all early Pilates classes.

Joseph Pilates thought of “control” as such an important element for the system he was building that he decided to give Pilates a second name: “Contrology”. The reason for this is that whoever is practicing Pilates should be in constant control of each and every movement, and this will lead to visible benefits for muscular control of the back, limbs and abdominal muscles.

With expert assessment, treatment, and instruction in self-help techniques, physiotherapy can help women prevent or reduce problems such as back or neck pain, prolapse, pelvic floor dysfunction or incontinence, and pelvic pain or sciatica.

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Grant Applications Open For Youth and Cultural Celebrations Moreton Bay Regional Council is offering grants of up to $1,000 per organisation to help deliver a range of activities across the region to celebrate Harmony Day (21 March) and National Youth Week (31 March - 9 April) in 2017.

“Through these grants, we will be looking to support activities which promote inclusiveness and embrace our region’s rich cultural diversity.”

Mayor Sutherland said National Youth Week, being held from 31 March - 9 April 2017, was an important opportunity to celebrate young people across the Moreton Bay Region aged 12 to 25.

Mayor Allan Sutherland said grant applications would be open until 1 February 2017, and all eligible community groups and organisations were encouraged to apply.

“We’re encouraging community groups and organisations looking to host activities or events which celebrate Harmony Day or National Youth Week in 2017 to apply for a council grant before 1 February,” Mayor Sutherland said.

“Last year, community groups, sporting clubs and schools from across the region hosted an impressive range of activities to celebrate the occasions, ranging from art workshops and a hip hop dance competition for National Youth Week to a touch football tournament and cooking demonstrations for Harmony Day. “For 2017’s celebrations, we’re offering community grants of up to $1,000 to help subsidise the costs of running these important activities, and incentivise community groups across the region to get involved.

“Both Harmony Day and National Youth Week are great opportunities to celebrate our wonderful community, and I look forward to seeing the wide range of activities put forward for grant funding.”

Mayor Sutherland said with one in every five residents born overseas, representing more than 170 nationalities and speaking 140 different languages, Harmony Day was a great chance to celebrate the Moreton Bay Region’s rich cultural diversity.

“Our region is one of the fastest growing and culturally diverse areas in Australia, and Harmony Day is a great opportunity for us to recognise and celebrate our residents’ different cultural backgrounds and drive home the message that ‘everybody belongs’ in Moreton Bay,” he said.

“National Youth Week is a chance to celebrate the achievements, vitality and strength of our young people and to acknowledge their positive contribution to our community,” Mayor Sutherland said.

“Today’s young people are the future of our region, and so it’s important to inspire and encourage our younger residents to make a difference and get involved in their community.

“I was extremely impressed with the unique and modern youth-focused events run by community groups across the region last year and I look forward to seeing what’s put forward for 2017.”

Grant applications for Harmony Day and National Youth Week celebrations will be open to eligible community groups and organisations until 1 February 2017.

To apply, or for more information, visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/grants.

Finalists Revealed for Innovation Awards Solutions for firefighters, 4X4s, forklifts and fussy babies are just some of innovations that have been unveiled as finalists for Moreton Bay Regional Council’s 2017 Innovation Awards.

Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Allan Sutherland revealed the finalists for the second annual innovation showcase.

“Across all six categories, including the two new youth categories, our judges had their work cut out for them narrowing down their favourite innovations and solutions,” Mayor Sutherland said.

“The judges were thoroughly impressed with the ideas that local residents had come up with to solve even the simplest of problems. It demonstrates the depth of innovative and entrepreneurial minds in the Moreton Bay Region.

Mayor Sutherland said the finalists came from across the region, including Bellmere, Bribie Island, Burpengary, Caboolture, Deception Bay, Griffin, Kallangur, Lawnton, Margate, Moodlu, Morayfield, Narangba, Newport, Strathpine and Rothwell.

“To be selected as a finalist in a region that has more than 25,000 businesses generating more than $13.125 billion dollars each year is an impressive effort. I commend all the finalists for making it to this stage of the competition.

With the finalists unveiled, Mayor Sutherland said it was now the community’s chance to have their say and vote for their favourite entry with the Telstra People’s Choice Award, and due to popular demand he had personally requested that voting open a day earlier on November 30.

“There are so many outstanding entries in this year’s awards and we want to hear who you think should take out the $2,500 prize.

“When you vote you’ll go into the draw to win an iPad.

“Simply head onto the Moreton Bay Innovation Gateway website and select out of the nominated businesses your favourite idea or solution.

“You have until 12pm, February 23 to vote before the winner will be announced at the 2017 Innovation Awards Gala Night.”

To view the full list of finalists for the 2017 Moreton Bay Innovation Awards or to vote for the Telstra People’s Choice Award visit moretonbayinnovationawards.com.au.

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Top 3 Zombie Books: 1 ‘White Trash Zombie’ series by Diana Rowland 2 ‘In the After’

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The Girl With All The Gifts WORDS: Jade Mitchell

‘The Walking Dead’ has just restarted, so it should come as no surprise that I was talking to a zombie-crazed fan at work the other day about good zombie shows. While I did jump on the bandwagon, I’m not too familiar with all the classics. Instead, I am more into out of the way books.

‘The Girl with all the Gifts’ by M. R. Carey is a completely original and beautifully written novel within the oversaturated zombie market.

The ideas are fresh, the characterisation is fantastic, and the storyline is fast paced. It flows and curves and keeps you hooked, waiting for that next taste.

The novel is told from the perspective of tenyear-old Melanie, but don’t be fooled by

this narra-tor’s age. She’s intelligent, funny, imaginative and strong - willing to fight against her unusual in-stincts in order to protect the person she cares about most.

I finished the book in two days, and that was with the limitation of listening to an audiobook (no speed reading). I love that when I finished the book, I wasn’t left disappointed. Sure it wasn’t what I was expecting, but there was a bittersweet taste to it that was oddly satisfying.

I liked that the author didn’t go down the route they thought would please readers best. Instead, the author was authentic to the narrative of the story and chose an ending that, although unconventional, was original to the genre.

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MBRIT Releases ‘Must Do’ Events for 2017

Find more information on the following events at visitmoretonbayregion.com.au January (refer date claimers on Page 5) February 04 Lunar New Year Festival 11 Bribie Triathlon Series 17 Caravan, Camping, Boating & 4X4 Expo March 04 Bribie Triathlon Series April 01 The Hills Annual Rodeo 14 Redcliffe Festival of Sails 22 Brisbane Beer Fest 23 Moreton Bay Triathlon 28 The Planting Festival May 27 The Hills Carnival 28 Dayboro Day

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July 01 QSECs Rodeo Round Up 02 Bribie Island Paniyiri Greek Festival 08 Dayboro Show 08 Abbey Medieval Festival 15 Samford Show 16 Jetty to Jetty Fun Run August 04 Pine Rivers Show 14 Caboolture Family Fun Day 19 Strawberry Festival 25 Redcliffe Festival Launch Party 26 Redcliffe Kitefest

September 02 What’s Cooking in the Gardens?

02 Multicultural Fiesta 03 Scarborough Sounds 08 Bee Gees Way Dinner 09 Jetty Fiesta 10 Redcliffe Remembers 20 Murri Rugby League Carnival October 14 Red Deer Music & Arts Festival 20 Generate November 04 QSEC Horse Home Show 18 Oyster Festival 26 Pine Rivers Park Christmas Carols December 03 North Lakes Christmas Carols 10 Scarborough Christmas Carols 16 Sandstone Point Christmas Carnival 17 Caboolture Christmas Carols 27 Woodford Folk Festival

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Do You Even Story?

WORDS: Liam Pardon

It could have been so much more! It could have been so much better! However, it was horrifically destroyed by a lack of creativity.

Yes, I’m talking about Destiny. Now, before you organise an army of pitchforkwielding gamers to storm my doors, just sit back and read what I must say and you will understand what I’m attempting to convey. For a game that prided itself in its immersive universe, it is almost impossible to feel a part of it when the scriptwriters fail as vigorously as they did in this game.

Now, before I take a lighter to this script and save all of humanity the shame, I would like to talk about the positives of the game and what makes it bearable. For all those that don’t know, Destiny is an FPS (First Person Shooter) created by Bungie, more commonly known for their work with the Halo franchise. Destiny, essentially, is a Halo re-work, splashed with ORPG (Online Role Playing Game) elements. What sets Destiny apart from Halo is the fact that you’re able to free roam through the universe ... wait my mistake, there’s only the option of three planets, one moon and one area that I’m not even sure how to describe. Such variety. However, the lack of environments was made up for by making each map massive! With an array of areas to discover and slay alien races like the Fallen and Vex. Which honestly was enjoyable, especially with the ability to instantly kill enemies with singular headshots.

Besides that, the next best feature Destiny has to offer is their armour and weapons.

They are stunning. Honestly, that was to be expected from the designers of the Halo armour and worlds. The attention to detail is spot on. With a massive variety of class based armour sets and the ability to customise the colour to your specific tastes,

you can create your perfect sci-fi fantasy guardian! Not only was the armour crafted expertly, but so were the weapons. With inspirations taken from real world weapons, and creations in the Halo universe, the Bungie team moulded concoctions of mass amazement. The satisfaction of a brand new and powerful gun fills you with evil joy and an insatiable urge to mass slaughter everything you encounter. However that trivial enjoyment wears off rather quickly.

The last positive I can discover in this game is the unique and wonderful environments.

I have honestly never seen anything like the worlds that were presented to us by the Bungie team. There were no shortcuts taken and no back alley jobs used. Every inch of the environments were detailed and filled with such intensive beauty. I would spend hours on each map with a long-range scope, just looking out at the hidden beauty through the skylines and far reaches of the maps. It is rare to find a game where they have paid this much meticulous attention to even places where the majority of players wouldn’t even bother looking.

Now, we come to the part of this article were we take a shredder to the game.

Although, it only has one major problem, which is the worst issue any video game could execute. The story was rancid to say the least. What annoys my brain is the fact that the story for Halo was fantastic, so I have no clue has to what they did to destroy Destiny as much as they did.

Maybe it was new script writers or maybe it was the fact that Bungie didn’t prioritise correctly with this game. If they wrote the story like they wrote Halo’s then this game could be almost faultless. But alas, it was ruined. The creativity and dialogue were

feral to say the least. For example, ‘The darkness is coming. We will not survive it this time.’ And ‘Until it gets its voice, I am the one who speaks for the traveller.’ I’m sorry, but this is dreadful. I know that the average person could create a better story than this, even if they were half asleep and on a morphine drip. Harsh, but true. Bungie, you are the creators of one of the most popular series of games in the world and you couldn’t write something better than that? I am ashamed.

To sum this all up, Bungie focused too much on making their worlds and customisation perfect while giving up attention to the vital point of the video game. The story makes everything! It brings the player into the world; it makes us cry with the characters.

It allows us to feel what they are feeling!

That is what video games are for, not just entertainment, but like a great novel, it is meant to take us away from the troubles of our lives and drop us into the story of the character we are playing. It is an art form; there is no conceivable way to take shortcuts when creating art.

“Considering the graphical features and the semi-interesting gameplay, I would rate Destiny a 5 out of 10 bananas. Why, you ask? Nobody expects the banana.”

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Gabrielle Turnbull: Artist WORDS: Richard Lancaster PHOTO: Contributed

Three years ago, with no immediate job prospects and a slim bank balance, award winning visual artist Gabrielle Turnbull moved to Redcliffe and opened her own art school. An art teacher by profession, Gabrielle had never operated a business before, yet believed that she could succeed, by articulating her message. “Art is my passion and in a world filled with strife and stress, I believe it’s important to show people how to enjoy peace through art,” she says.

With the help of friends and using second hand fixtures and fittings, she opened the Art So Lively Art Centre in Redcliffe CBD’s Jetty Arcade in November 2013. “I started with a class of three students and it was a massive learning curve for me,” she remembers.

Initially she struggled to pay the bills and operate the business. “It was rent, power, insurance and art supplies for the school, plus a myriad of other unforeseen bills as well. I didn’t earn very much in the first eighteen months and worried a lot.

Teaching art is not a huge money earner; however, I was (and still am) rewarded by the enthusiasm and progress of my students”. As the community learned of the school, students came and stayed. The business blossomed and she moved to a larger studio in the Comino’s Arcade.

Several of her students have won art awards. Her adult students come from a variety of backgrounds. “I have doctors, retirees, engineers, lawyers and business people and most have never had an art lesson before.” Children’s ages range from six years upward.

Gabrielle now has over seventy students attending six children’s and four adult classes per week, which she teaches single handedly. She plans to expand the school next year by recruiting another teacher.

Does she have any regrets? “Only one. This is a full-time job and it leaves me no time to devote to my own art practice,” she says.

“Yet I love what I’m doing and wouldn’t swap this job for anything,” she concluded, hoping that maybe next year she will have some of that well deserved ‘me’ time.

Born in Laidley, Queensland, Australia, Gabrielle works in a contemporary manner using mixed media, making mostly paintings and drawings on a variety of surfaces. She makes constant references to the shapes, colours, textures, patterns and rhythms of the natural world experienced around her. She is equally interested in the same elements found in the man-made environment. Mark-making is a characteristic aspect of Turnbull’s work with the linear marks sometimes referred to as calligraphic. She is also fascinated with the alluring power of light playing on the surfaces of everything around her and endeavours to express this in her work.

Competitions and Awards Awards 2004 First Prize Redcliffe Life and Arts Festival QLD 2003 Highly Commended Redlands Art Awards QLD 1990 Highly Commended Redcliffe Spring Art Contest QLD 1979 Graduating Student Painting Prize CAE Kelvin Grove Finalist: 2010 ‘BSG Works on Paper10’ Brunswick Street Gallery Fitzroy VIC ‘Rick Amor Drawing Prize’ Art Gallery of Ballarat VIC ‘Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award’ Grafton Regional Gallery NSW 2009 ‘Kedumba Drawing Award’ Kedumba Gallery NSW ‘Prometheus Visual Arts Award’ All Saints Anglican School QLD ‘M16 Drawing Prize’ M16 Artspace ACT ‘Adelaide Perry Drawing Prize’ Adelaide Perry Gallery Presbyterian Ladies College Sydney For more information regarding Gabrielle, her art or her adult and children’s art lessons please phone 0477 002 545 or visit her website at www.artgabrielle.com.au.

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