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FEATURE: MALAKAI CARMICHAEL Photo: Contributed

“The idea of losing your child is not an easy one to live with… no one wants to think about that." -Rob Carmichael

Spending One Day at a Time with Malakai Carmichael, Page 14

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Here are some of the stories you will find inside:

Jennifer Lancaster: Advantages of Self Publishing

Whatever an author’s motive to self-publish, Jennifer says this method has many advantages over traditional publishing, as the writer has full control over the process. Page 4

Charlie Eggins: Solving His Way to the Top

Speedcubing involves solving a variety of combination puzzles, like the Rubik’s Cube 3x3x3 as quickly as possible. While it might sound easy, it’s definitely a skill-based activity and one that 13-year-old Charlie relishes taking on. Page 10

Lisa Randall: Forging Ahead Through Tough Times

Launching a skincare range amid the pandemic and raking in awards and accolades, claiming success is about more than just the material things for this small business, with a positive attitude and mindset also in the mix. Page 24

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NAIDOC Week Kicks Off in Caboolture with Launch of Indigenous Artwork STORIES OF THE Lore and the Law have been captured with the creation of a unique work of Indigenous art on a wall of the new Caboolture Watchhouse, and a booklet that elaborates on the story of the art and showcases local Aboriginal language. Minister for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Craig Crawford, and State Member for Morayfield Mark Ryan along with Moreton Bay Regional Council representatives, will unveil the booklet at 3pm on Monday 4 July, onsite in King Street, Caboolture. The mural, a wonderful addition to Caboolture’s cultural landscape, was painted by acclaimed indigenous artists James Doyle – a proud Gubbi Gubbi (Kabi Kabi), Butchulla, Iman, Gungarri man. Doyle was also instrumental in the creation of the booklet, consulting on the literary explanation of his art. The Indigenous Mural and Carpet Snake Sculpture on the watch house wall were made possible as result of a partnership between the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, the Queensland Police, Badge Constructions, Moreton Bay Council, and several Indigenous companies. The stories visualised by the mural are explained by a booklet with various words highlighted based on shared words from different Indigenous language groups and shared kinship. State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan, welcomed the launch of the new booklet as a companion piece to the Caboolture Watchhouse Mural. “The artwork is a symbol of unity, illustrating the importance of our community working together to provide a better understanding of one another, as well as promoting stronger working relationships between community groups, community leaders and the policing community. “This is a fantastic little book that champions local indigenous language and immortalises the story and lore depicted in James’s wonderful artwork,” Mr Ryan said. “I’m excited to be part of this event and to help launch these terrific showcases of the Caboolture region’s rich First Nations culture.” Where: Caboolture, corner King Street – Morayfield Road Date: Monday 4 July 2022 Time: 3:00 – 4:00pm How: Artist James Doyle will introduce the artwork after which Mark Ryan and Hon Craig Crawford will welcome the guests. Representatives of local schools will be attending as well as companies involved with the project.

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Jennifer Lancaster Advantages of Self Publishing Words: Marnie Birch

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PRINT-ON-DEMAND SERVICES have made selfpublishing a book accessible to new writers, says coach and copyeditor Jennifer Lancaster, but a writer still needs to take extra steps to launch a book that sells well in the highly competitive book market. Such tasks might normally be undertaken by an experienced team, within a traditional publishing house, so having to do these yourself when you are self-publishing can be quite daunting. “Many people want to self-publish a book, but not many know the steps involved to make it a success”. With a burning desire to educate people in money management and assist them to avoid scams, Jennifer published her first e-book, How to Kick Your Spending Habits, 14 years ago. After a career in marketing, Jennifer became a Mum but was careful to allocate time of her own to write, while her baby slept. “Finding that ‘me’ time is important,” she says. Now, after self-publishing four books on money, marketing or finance, one of which is in its third edition, Jennifer’s learned a thing or two about the best way to self-publish. This inspired her to launch the Business Author Academy and Book Creation Success Course, which is designed to help authors navigate the production, layout and legal aspects of self-publishing. She assists with editing advice, creative tools and a range of strategies designed to increase sales, depending on the writer’s individual goals. Many of Jennifer’s clients enlist her help when they are approaching retirement from work. Industry professionals or coaches want to document the inside knowledge they have accumulated throughout their careers in a format that captures that expertise for the benefit of future generations, for example, how to build a house. Other clients are experts wishing to establish authority and credibility in their chosen field, along with passionate historians. Some engage editing and blurb writing services as a prelude to commercializing a particular book. “A how-to book can be a great door-opener to driving commercial success.” Whatever an author’s motive to self-publish, Jennifer says this method has many advantages over traditional publishing, as the writer has full control over the process. However, she cautions, this level of autonomy also means the author must be prepared to market the finished book.

Self-publishing print-on-demand services are affordable for many and cater to small print runs, but this won’t necessarily translate to a large number of book sales. According to

Jennifer, the average amateur first-time selfpublished book rarely sells more than 50 copies. That’s a poor return for the time and effort a writer has invested in creating their work. Jennifer’s courses and personalised coaching sessions offer better ways to market a self-published work. This might include asking readers to review a book, arranging book launches in community libraries, or establishing a connection with potential readers and suppliers, via email or in-person communications. Whether on social media or other digital means, Jennifer believes building a following of readers is fundamental to the commercial success of a self-published book, as

it creates interest around the publication. A way of doing that is to curate a blog and email list of interested persons. “Sharing snippets of one’s book on social media or a blog can be a great introduction to get people interested in finding out more. Writers have to be proactive to get their message out there and this can make a difference to sales.” Staying motivated to continue mentoring authors to self-publish isn’t an issue for Jennifer. “Seeing a client’s self-published project come to fruition is all the motivation I need.” www.jenniferlancaster.com.au

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For its 3rd consecutive year, the Moreton Bay Regional Prostate Cancer Support Group Fun Run will raise funds in support of the Urology Department of the Redcliffe Hospital, prostate cancer patients and immunotherapy research. FUN RUN 22 will start at Woody Point jetty, track along the bay foreshore to Redcliffe Jetty and return to the start. Free to enter, participants can choose from the 10km run, 5km run and a 5km walk. Runners need to raise fifty dollars or more as a contribution to the fund-raising target. Runners may enter as individuals or join a team with last year’s top team raising over two thousand five hundred dollars. For more information on our FUN RUN 22, visit our website prostatesupportgroup.org or phone 0435 119 628

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2022 Council Budget Highlights Caboolture • • • • • •

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$1.5 million for road rehabilitation at Lynfield Drive, Caboolture $900,000 for road rehabilitation at Henzell Road, Caboolture $715,000 for road rehabilitation at Riverview Street, Caboolture $450,000 to construct a vandal-proof public toilet block in Bluebell Street Park, Caboolture $200,000 to build a replica vintage train play area in Nashos Memorial Park along the Caboolture-Wamuran Rail Trail $300,000 to upgrade Alcock Road Park, Caboolture including new play equipment, shade sails, half court basketball and car park area $1 million for intersection upgrades at Torrens Road/River Drive, Caboolture $450,000 for softball field renewals at Dances Road Sportsgrounds, with contribution from the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, Caboolture

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$1.7 million for road rehabilitation at Bellmere Road, Bellmere

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$1.5 million to upgrade Morayfield Skate Park at Sheep Station Creek Park $1 million for road rehabilitation and intersection upgrades at William Berry Drive, Morayfield $400,000 for active transport upgrades at Morayfield Road, Morayfield, with contribution from the State Government’s South East Queensland Community Stimulus Program $1.95 million for road and intersection upgrades on Graham Road, Morayfield $770,000 for road rehabilitation along Glenwood Drive, Morayfield $770,000 to install irrigation at the Petersen Road Sports Ground, Morayfield $590,000 to complete the ‘missing link’ in footpaths along Madeline Drive, Morayfield $380,000 for footpaths along Nairn Road, Morayfield (Over two years) $155,000 to install a new play ground a Lakeview Park, Morayfield

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$6.5 million over two years for Stage 2 of the soccer facilities at Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex, Burpengary (Including Federal Government funding) $560,000 to install new lights and CCTV at the Burpengary Sports Complex $385,000 for active transport improvements along Station Road in Burpengary (Including Federal Government funding) $175,000 to create an outdoor courtyard at the Burpengary Library $40,000 for a flood warning system at Burpengary Creek on Morayfield Road $1.5 million to upgrade the parks at CREEC, Burpengary $1.5 million to improve flood mitigation and drainage along Mathew Crescent in Burpengary (Over two years)

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$700,000 to begin upgrading a section of Old Gympie Road in Kallangur, between Viney Avenue and Highet Street $341,674 to upgrade parkland along Fresh Water Creek in Kallangur $200,000 to begin upgrading a section of Old Gympie Road in Kallangur, between Nellies Lane and Whitehorse Road

Murrumba Downs

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$5.2 million to upgrade the intersection of Old Gympie and and Boundary Road at Dakabin $1.3 million in 2022-23 to upgrade the Alma and Marsden roads intersection in Dakabin, as part of a larger $500,000 to begin upgrading a section of Old Gympie Road in Dakabin, between Alma Road and Goodwin Road $150,000 for new fitness equipment at Garrong Reserve in Dakabin

$300,000 for wildlife fencing, including for koalas, and tree planting at the Dohles Rocks Road crossing of Black Duck Creek in Murrumba Downs New Tesch Road, Brays Road, Dohles Rocks and Henry Road footpath connections, just to name a few (With state funding)

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$6 million to upgrade the intersection of Young Road and Oakey Flat Road $535,000 for wetland construction at the Williamina Sports Ground, Narangba

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$1.67 million for the Lake Eden park construction and upgrade in North Lakes ($462,000 Federal Government Contribution) Capacity upgrades for the Diamond Jubilee Way/Memorial Drive/Kinsellas Road West Intersection and also the Memorial Drive/Discovery Drive Intersection in North Lakes (With federal funding) Tiered seating and a shade structure at Kinsellas Sports Complex, North Lakes ($400,000 contribution from the State Government) Park and walk parking bays at MacKintosh Drive, North Lakes

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$1.5 million for the intersection upgrade and road extension at Lamington Road, Mango Hill Intersection upgrade with left turn out of Stoddart Terrace in Mango Hill Planning funds for an active travel connection griffin and Mango Hill and a pathway upgrade around Capestone Lake bypassing the shopping centre entrance Amenities block at Capestone Lake, Mango Hill

Griffin • • •

Upgrades to Victory Drive Park and Peppercorn Street Park, Griffin New Park with shade at Fern Parade, Griffin Funds for investigation and design for additional Dog off Leash areas in Griffin, Mango Hill and North Lakes

$2 million for road rehabilitation for the Eastern Service Road, Burpengary East

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Deception Bay residents are asked to have their say as part of the IGEM review into the SEQ rainfall and flooding event that occurred between 22 February to 7 March 2022. The forum will be held at the Deception Bay Community Hall on Tuesday 5th July, 2022 from 5.30pm to 8.30pm. Phone 3029 8813 for more. Bowel cancer is significantly impacting younger people with 1-in10 new cases in Australia now occurring in people under age 50. In Australia, over 15,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer each year, 1,542 of whom are aged under 50. Australian researchers uncover hidden genetic markers of glaucoma. Stem cell models of the retina and optical nerve have been used to identify previously unknown genetic markers of glaucoma, in research jointly led by scientists from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, the University of Melbourne, and the Centre for Eye Research Australia. The findings open the door to new treatment for glaucoma, which is the world’s leading cause of permanent blindness. USC Professor of Microbiology Peter Timms, a global expert in chlamydia infections in both humans and animals and who is leading vaccine development to safeguard Australia’s iconic koala from extinction received the honour at a Queensland Greats Award ceremony at Brisbane City Hall last month. Petrie resident Natalie Kile has launched her debut book – a memoir about the life and times of Natalie Lowndes, ex-wife of race car driver Craig Lowndes. Officially launched in March 2022, Just Nat: Life in the fast lane with Natalie Lowndes has been described by former radio host Ian Skippen as “Just that – one woman’s race through life. From the back streets of Kallangur to the racetrack and outback.” https://hawkeyebooks.com.au/ natalie-kile/ 62 year old Narangba resident, Andrew Petrus, was awarded a Certificate of Merit at The Royal Humane Society of Australasia Annual Bravery Awards for going to the rescue of a woman lying on railway tracks at Narangba Railway Station on 11 October 2020. Mr Petrus attempted to lift the woman and heard the rail crossing warning bells and lights start to flash. He then dragged the woman off the tracks to an area of safety. Seconds later a freight train came through the crossing. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) anticipates that COVID-19 will continue to impact the income and deductions taxpayers will be reporting this tax time. This tax time taxpayers need to be aware of changes in circumstances that may affect what needs to be included as income or what can be claimed as a deduction. Taxpayers and their registered tax agents affected by COVID-19 or financial hardship can access support at: ato.gov.au/ coronavirus

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“For blindfolded, there’s just a lot of words, that’s my memorisation,” Charlie says. “For normal cubing, it depends on the event and how I’m practising. Sometimes I practice and try to be really efficient, doing it in as little moves as possible and trying to work out new things. So when I’m doing that, that’s what I’m thinking about. Other times I’m just brainlessly solving, just doing it without even thinking.” Even though it’s a big part of his life, it’s not all about Speedcubing for Charlie, who also likes video games, plays touch football and ensures he completes his homework and does well at school. He has a bright future ahead of him and is already thinking of the potential path he might follow. “One of the things I’ve been thinking about the most lately is I like engineering,” he says. “Engineering is cool, it’s different and I think I’d be pretty good at it. I also like maths and I like the idea of designing things.” Hayley is extremely proud of Charlie’s achievements and is more than happy to support him through competitions. “I love seeing his commitment to it and the way he is just so persistent in his practising,” she says. “The cubers at the comp all encourage each other as well, as much as they are competing against each other, they just celebrate each other’s solves and encourage each other.

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Solving His Way to the Top Words: Sheree Hoddinett Photo: Contributed

For Charlie Eggins having fast hands, nimble fingers and being able to think quickly are his official tools of trade. This eager and enthusiastic 13-year-old is a Speedcuber and has the ability to solve combination puzzles like the 3x3x3 and 4x4x4 (Rubik’s Cube) fast and even blindfolded. It’s a skill he has grown over the last three years, taking part in national competitions including the upcoming Queensland Open being held in Morayfield. IF YOU HAVEN’T heard of Speedcubing before, here’s a quick rundown. It involves solving a variety of combination puzzles, like the Rubik’s Cube 3x3x3 as quickly as possible. While it might sound easy, it’s definitely a skill-based activity and one that Charlie relishes taking on. Speedcubing is a big thing for the Eggins family, with Charlie’s dad Geoff and his siblings also getting in on the puzzle solving action.

Preparing for an upcoming tournament (like the Queensland Open) means Charlie will spend hours practising and Speedcubing becomes a big focus for him. He even hopes to nab some Oceanic Records in: • 4x4 blind single solve - 1 minute and 37.55 seconds • 4x4 blind mean of 3 solves - 2 minutes and 31.89 seconds

“So my dad learnt from a Smartcube that teaches you how to solve it and then he taught me how to do it,” Charlie says on beginning his Speedcubing journey. “I also found videos on Youtube and just kept practising.

“I learnt a new event 4x4 blind (which is solving while blindfolded) and I’ve been doing about 15 solves a day every day for the past month,” Charlie says. “I hope to continue doing that all the way up to the competition. I want to get as good as I can at that.

“For me, I really like learning new things, like algorithms and that kind of thing that tests me.” Charlie’s mum Hayley prides herself on being the odd one out in their family, but admits she still gets to have some fun in the Speedcubing madness that takes over their house. “I’m the only one in my family that doesn’t cube,” Hayley says. “My husband and all three kids know how to solve it but I say not yet. It’s not that I can’t do it, I just say not yet for me. We have a growth mindset in this family and we like to give things a go. “Instead I walk around the house and mess them up for everyone – someone has to do it!”

“Basically I just want to get as fast as I can, mostly in the blind events as they’re quite a challenge. “I’m hoping to get the Oceanic record for 3x3 and 4x4 both blindfolded, but we’ll see. For me, I just like every time I break a PB, it feels so good.” When it comes to taking part in Speedcubing competitions, Charlie believes being young is an advantage because “you have more time to practise and your fingers are more nimble”. But what actually goes through his mind when he’s in the midst of solving?

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“It’s so amazing to see the friendships and how much they want to build each other up and celebrate records and PB’s. I love that Charlie has that community around him, it’s really supportive.” Speedcubing Australia president Kerrie Jarman has been involved in the cubing community for five years. Initially her involvement started with her son, but now Kerrie is behind organising Speedcubing competitions around the country. “I enjoy being part of this incredibly welcoming community and organising competitions where cubers can meet up and have their times officially recognised,” Kerrie says. “Speedcubing is an inclusive, welcoming community, made up of many neurodiverse individuals and a wide range of cultural backgrounds. They all share a particular skill and interest which is often not shared with people they know at school or at home. These in-person, community-based competitions are vital for mental health - a great opportunity to meet new friends and form valuable new friendships.” The Queensland Open is described as a fun and friendly competition weekend for those interested in solving the Rubik's cube and other twisty puzzles. The competition is open for all ages, with most cubers aged 10-25. “Beginners are warmly welcomed and we cater for anyone who can solve the cube, even if they are not all that fast,” Kerrie says. “This event will bring speedcubers from the Moreton Bay Region, wider Queensland and from all over the country together to compete and discuss their common interest.” Speedcubers will get a chance to set a time in nine separate events and have their ranking officially recognised by the World Cube Association. The Queensland Open 2022 is on July 23-24 at the Morayfield Sport and Events Centre (298 Morayfield Road, Morayfield). Members of the public are welcome to check out the competition and learn about Speedcubing. They can attend free of charge. For further information visit https://www. worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/ QueenslandOpen2022.

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e’re excited to announce the completion of our new look store and look forward to welcoming you back to our bigger and better Woolworths Narangba. You’ll ﬁnd our same friendly team and a larger fresh food department offering everything from Australian fruit and veg to The Odd Bunch range.

crusty loaves, sliced white and wholemeal rolls. Our breads are divine and are made with Australian wheat ﬂour.

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shining star of our fresh new store, the bakery is your one-stop shop for gourmet loaves, perfect pastries and custom-made cakes. It’s pretty easy to ﬁnd too, just follow that moreish smell of baked bread.

The team are not just baking the bread but offering to slice it too. If you love a good loaf, you won’t be disappointed. We use only the finest ingredients in our in-store range with Australia wheat flour. The bakery also has a mouth-watering selection of cakes and pastries. Using decadent recipes and quality ingredients, the custom-made cakes are sure to impress guests of any age. If you have a celebration coming up (or perhaps just a sweet tooth) you can order a custom-made cake over the counter. Ask our bakers about flavours, sizes, decorations or custom messages.

hen it comes to fresh, it doesn’t get any fresher than this. We take great pride in partnering with Australian farmers to bring you fruit and veg – fresh, crisp and full of ﬂavour.

You might also notice that one of our sections has fruit and veg that looks a little bit different. We call this range The Odd Bunch. It’s made up of fresh produce that looks different, but is just as beautiful on the inside, healthy and nutritious and represents great value. Not only does it save you money but it helps our farmers sell more too. There’s nothing odd about that. Ask any of our friendly experts what’s in season, or if you’d like your heavy fruit or veg cut and wrapped to size, just ask!

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It’s certainly not something you expect to find out about one of your kids. It was hard to hear what his diagnosis was, especially not knowing much about it at the time. We’re still learning so much about DMD all the time as we watch what it does to Malakai.

SPENDING ONE DAY AT A TIME WITH

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CARMICHAEL Words: Sheree Hoddinett Photo: Contributed

A cheeky smile, beautiful brown eyes framed by long eyelashes and a head full of crazy curls, Malakai Carmichael is on the go like most other two-year-old boys. But there’s a part of his life that now sets him apart from most other toddlers. Malakai has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a condition that will greatly alter the way he lives his life as he grows. Unaware of DMD until Malakai’s diagnosis, his parents Georgia and Rob are now hoping to create as much awareness as they can while also making Malakai’s life as normal as possible.

t was just after Malakai had turned one last year that Georgia and Rob discovered by accident their little boy wasn’t well. After Malakai hadn’t been to the toilet in almost 24 hours, a trip to the hospital was in order. It turns out because Georgia’s milk had dried up due to a surprise pregnancy with baby number four, Malakai hadn’t been getting any fluids. But it wasn’t until four months later that their entire world was turned upside down.

He also has days where he’ll just scream in pain and hold different parts of his body. He falls a lot as well, that’s one of the symptoms. His muscles don’t rejuvenate like they should.”

“We got a phone call four months after that trip to the hospital to discuss Malakai’s blood test results and straight away something told me this wasn’t going to be good,” Georgia says.

“It’s scary, she (points to Malakai’s baby sister) is going to overtake him at some point. But how do we tell him?” Georgia says. “My husband is 20 years older than me, so for me it’s knowing I’m going to lose my parents, my husband and my son all at the same time, that’s really scary for me.”

What followed can only be described as heart wrenching for this Narangba family. Initially told they needed to see a liver specialist because Malakai’s results showed he had a fatty liver ended up with further testing and the eventual diagnosis of DMD. “So, we did more blood tests and on the Friday afternoon the specialist rang and said Malakai had DMD and I asked what does that mean?” Georgia says. “I had never heard of it before. The specialist told me that what we were about to go through was very scary. “That was 4pm on a Friday so I’ve gotten off the phone and googled what DMD was. Google told me what was wrong with my son. I rang Rob bawling my eyes out and we just cried all weekend. It was pretty life shattering.” “It’s certainly not something you expect to find out about one of your kids,” Rob adds. “It was hard to hear what his diagnosis was, especially not knowing much about it at the time. We’re still learning so much about DMD all the time as we watch what it does to Malakai.” So, what is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? It is an inherited disorder of progressive muscular weakness, typically in boys. DMD is caused by a genetic problem in producing dystrophin, a protein that protects muscle fibres from breaking down when exposed to enzymes. Symptoms include frequent falls, trouble getting up or running, waddling gait, big calves and learning disabilities. Sadly there is no cure, but some treatments and medications, can help control symptoms and improve quality of life.

With Malakai too young to understand or comprehend what’s happening to him, Georgia and Rob describe it as one extremely difficult scenario for this family to live with.

“The idea of losing your child is not an easy one to live with…no one wants to think about that,” Rob adds. Doctors can’t pinpoint an exact age that Malakai could live to as DMD affects each individual differently. “Some people have lived into their 40s, some only make it to 20 but they never find it in boys this young,” Georgia says. “When we said he was in pain, they said he wouldn’t feel pain like that unless he was walking around Movieworld all day. They wanted to put him in hospital for a week and see if it was behavioral but there was no way we could do that because it would be his behaviour if he was stuck in hospital for that long. “I’ve asked about trying cannabis oils and trying chiro but they were way against it. We did get some CBD oil and rubbed it on his legs for bed but didn’t see it made much of a difference for him.” From undertaking her own research, Georgia has uncovered that there is 1 in 3500 Australians living with DMD. Finding a support network for others going through similar experiences has also proven difficult. “I’m still trying to understand why all this is happening,” Georgia says. “You do think why us? Malakai’s body tires easily, he wants to be picked up a lot. It’s hard to tell if it’s his body or his behaviour. We just have to take each day as it comes. You just don’t know when their body is going to start failing.

With two boys and two girls in the family, it seems so far Malakai is the only one with the condition. His older brother Keanu is showing no signs of DMD and for his sisters, there is a 50/50 chance of being a carrier like their mum, which means they have the chance of their heart becoming enlarged. For Georgia as a carrier, this will mean her heart will need to be checked every five years and if anything does happen and is caught in time, she will go on medication. But what is unusual about Malakai’s case is his young age.

“The only support I’ve found online is overseas, it’s really hard to connect with others. The future is scary for us but we’re holding on to all the hope we’ve got and living in the moment as much as we can.”

“Normally you don’t find out until about primary school age when they start doing sports carnivals and they can’t run and jump like all the other kids. That’s when it usually starts to show,” Georgia says.

“It’s been really tough and not something you would wish on anyone,” Rob says. “For me and work, it’s been hard having to take so much time off for much-needed appointments or when Malakai is having one of his bad days. But you do what you need to when it’s for your kids.”

“From here, it’s sort of a waiting game to see what his body does. The last appointment we spoke to the heart doctors, so he’ll start heart medication when he goes to primary school. We have fortnightly OT and hydrotherapy for him at the moment. “But he wakes up about eight to nine times at night so sleep is difficult.

Life sure is hectic for this young mum. With four kids aged six and under and coping with Malakai’s diagnosis, Georgia finds her release at the gym, because her “head doesn’t stop”. For Rob, this journey is also proving to be one of many ups and downs.

Now this amazing family is on a mission to raise as much awareness as possible about DMD and also fundraise to help their beautiful little boy live as comfortable a life as possible. If you have any ideas or can help assist in setting up fundraising, please reach out via email - rob.gee. carmichael@gmail.com.

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NEW DIGITAL SERVICE FOR COMPLEX MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS PEOPLE WITH COMPLEX mental health issues in the Brisbane North Primary Health Network are set to benefit from Australia’s first digital and telephone service that provides ongoing mental health support designed specifically for them. Developed and delivered by national complex mental health organisation SANE, this new guided service will support people with issues like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or OCD. The service is also built for the autistic community and those with intellectual disability seeking mental health support. Participants from Brisbane to Kingaham will have their own personalised programs of online or over the phone counselling and peer support activities, such as online community forums, social groups and art sessions – all via a new digital participant portal. CEO at SANE, Rachel Green, says this free service will provide people in this area with critical support currently on waiting lists for clinical services. “The service we are launching builds on 36 years of experience in complex mental health – people have told us what they need and we understand the unique set of challenges they face,” says Ms Green. “We know services in this area work hard to assist those with complex mental health issues; our program provides a digital option to complement the existing in-person support. “People in our guided service will have access to counselling, peer support, group activities and health information, all through a best-inclass digital platform designed for them to easily access what they need, when they need it.”

counselling session; people need a service that provides continuity and connects them to others who can help make sense of what they’re going through and support them through tough times,” continued Ms Green.

As part of an Australian Government-funded pilot, Brisbane North Primary Health Network is one of five Primary Health Networks in Australia where people can join the service through a health professional referral or self-referral.

“When a person is referred, they are welcomed, befriended and supported in a way that works for them and their recovery. And, in an Australian-first, we are providing much-needed ongoing support over a period of weeks or months, including welcoming participants to our online communities.”

“We know thousands need a support service that is more than a one-off

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Redcliffe City Amateur Anglers Celebrate 50 Years REDCLIFFE CITY AMATEUR Anglers (R.C.A.A.) club has grown from strength to strength since its birth in Hays Inlet on 16th April, 1972.

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The club now boasts the largest clubhouse on Moreton Island, the largest fleet of boats and 4WDs in the South Queensland Amateur Fishing Club’s Association (S.Q.A.F.C.A) and the largest membership base out of S.Q.A.F.C.A’s 101 fishing clubs, pouring millions of dollars into local businesses. The club also has demonstrated a community sense of duty over the decades. Not only have they been fishing caddies for Special School competitions at Bribie Island and raised funds for the Bulwer fire station, but they are also a very competitive club winning S.Q.A.F.CA. Light Gear, Open Beach and Len Thompson Competitions last year. On the last round of the Light Gear Competition one of R.C.A.A’s junior girls beat the senior ladies. R.C.A.A. has also been a political powerbroker in S.Q.A.F.C.A and has given great input into marine parks zoning and other matters in the past. They are also involved in a number of angler education days for young anglers to learn resource sustainability. “What I love about R.C.A.A.A. is that it is my club,” said Publicity Officer, Mr Meade Murphy. “I’ve gone from junior to A Grade veteran to life member – and what an incredible journey it has been through my life.” On behalf of S.Q.A.F.C.A, we the Executive Committee would like to wish Redcliffe City Amateur Anglers a happy birthday. Last month, Queensland’s greatest super club, R.C.A.A. celebrated its 50th birthday at the Redcliffe Leagues Club with poet Rupert McCall, comedian Danny McMasters and guest speaker Wayne Bennett

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BOOSTING AWARENESS OF THE DISEASE CALLED FAT LIPOEDEMA IS CHARACTERISED by a painful and abnormal accumulation of fat cells in the hips, thighs, buttocks, legs and sometimes arms. The condition almost exclusively affects women, and the fat cannot be exercised or dieted away.

Medicare, do not recognise the condition, resulting in no Medicare rebates or benefits being available for patients. In fact, the life-changing surgery needed by many women who suffer from Lipoedema is still deemed cosmetic by Medicare.

Lipoedema Surgical Solution has just published a series of images to raise awareness for Lipoedema. This chronic disease affects 1 in 10 women in Australia. The photos (pictured), released as part of Lipoedema Awareness month in June, showcase ten women from Queensland and New South Wales, ranging in age and stages of Lipoedema. The photoshoot was the second by the Gold Coast-based business, which remains dedicated to raising awareness of Lipoedema.

Dr Chris Lekich, founder of Lipoedema Surgical Solution, and his team are determined to bring visibility to this often-misdiagnosed disease.

The sweeping responses filled the available ten positions in under twenty-four hours, including replies from two mother and daughter pairs wanting to participate together. Lipoedema is a hereditary condition that affects multiple generations of women. Once diagnosed, women who suffer from Lipoedema often notice symptoms in other family members such as mothers, sisters, aunties, and grandmothers. Unfortunately, Lipoedema is frequently misdiagnosed, or women receive no diagnosis. A Lipoedema diagnosis can often be a missing piece of the puzzle for several generations within a family, so it remains crucial to raise awareness. Although Lipoedema was formally recognised by the World Health Organization in 2018, the Australian Government, and subsequently

“The best way to build awareness is to showcase these women and their legs, which are usually hidden away, and this is the purpose behind our Lipoedema awareness photoshoots,” Dr Lekich said. Many of these women confess they are nervous about participating as they spend their lives trying to hide their legs, with some of their intimate partners not seeing their bare legs for decades. These women have bravely participated in the Lipoedema Awareness Photoshoot, despite all their fears, simply to help other women with Lipoedema get better help. Lipoedema Surgical Solution has recently launched a Lipoedema-friendly support register on their website (lipoedemasurgicalsolution.com/realwomen) for patients and the broader community to access. Live ‘Q & A’ events are also held regularly by Dr Lekich, the Lipoedema Surgical Solution team, streamed on Facebook and Instagram. These online events allow anyone suffering from Lipoedema to submit a question via social media to be answered live during the event and usually attract a global audience.

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AS PART OF its commitment to build a strong Pride network and actively contribute to local LGBTQI+ communities, Coles recently announced that team members undergoing gender affirmation will now be entitled to up to 10 days’ paid gender affirmation leave. Coles has also signed up as an official partner of Pride Cup Australia, which promotes inclusivity and diversity in sport. The partnership aligns with Coles’ focus on health and wellbeing; recognising that the ability to participate in sport without discrimination is critical to living healthy and happy lives. Coles Chief Legal and Safety Officer and chair of the Coles Pride Steering Committee David Brewster said these announcements are an important step for Coles’ commitment to Champion LGBTQI+ inclusion in the workplace and further into the Australian community. “We know that we have at least 900 team members who identify as transgender or gender diverse. We need to have proper policy and education in this area so there is clear guidance around taking leave for this important transition in their life,” David said. "Our partnership with Pride Cup Australia will help ensure that LGBTQI+ athletes at all levels can play sport in a safe place in all communities around Australia. Our goal is for the program to reach regional and rural areas as well as in metropolitan locations.” Pride Cup Australia CEO James Lolicato said that Pride Cup Australia advocates for LGBTQI+ inclusion in sport, working across all levels of sporting organisations from national leagues to local community clubs. “We are so delighted that Coles is supporting our organisation because as part of our partnership, Coles will help Pride Cup Australia expand their reach to over 750 clubs annually across Australia, by 2025.” said James.

A Passion for Nursing

ENROLLED NURSE CHRISTINE has been making a difference for more than 40 years in the Bolton Clarke Fernhill community after deciding that nursing was her career as a child. “My Mum bought me a dolly and a nurse’s kit when I was a tiny little one,” she said. “I made a nice scar on the dolly’s face and put a dressing on it. I can remember that because Mum wasn’t extremely happy with it!” At 17, Christine was too young to start her nursing course. When she attended her first interview at the Masonic Hospital in Sydney, her enthusiasm saw her training fast-tracked. “The Matron called me and said that because I was so keen, they would have me come in before my course started. I was just doing little things like hair washes and putting out linen, but, at the same time, I was observing everything,” she said. “Because it was a small, private hospital, I was learning so much. When I did start my course, I did all facets of nursing - I even spent time in the theatre.” A few years later, after a holiday in Queensland, Christine and her partner decided to move to the Sunshine State. It was here that they were married and had three children, all while living in Caboolture.

ESTABLISHED IN 1996, National Tree Day has grown into Australia's largest community tree planting and nature care event. Each year, around 300,000 people volunteer their time to engage in environmental activities that educate Australians about the world around them. Since 1996, over 26 million trees have been planted around the country by over 5 million volunteers. This year’s campaign is will be held on July 29, 2022 (Schools Tree Day) and July 31, 2022 (National Tree Day). Key activities include: • Tree planting and nature care events hosted by schools, councils and community groups around the country. • Educational resources for schools including activity sheets, lesson plans and the National Tree Day Schools Competition. • The Seedling Bank program, which provides financial support to National Tree Day volunteers for planting activities. Funding has been provided to 90 schools and community groups to date, resulting in 38,000 seedlings planted. • New research providing information on the benefits of trees for the environment and people’s health and wellbeing. How to get involved: • Find and volunteer at a National Tree Day planting site in your area - treeday.planetark.org/find-a-site. • Become a National Tree Day coordinator and host a site of your own at home, work, school or in the community - treeday.planetark.org/ toolkit/#how-to. • Donate to The Seedling Bank to support community-led environmental projects across Australia - treeday.planetark.org/ donate. • Check out the range of online resources to support planting events, including how to guides, posters, certificates, web graphics and relevant paperwork - treeday.planetark.org/toolkit. • Find out more about the program - treeday.planetark.org.

When Christine initially put in an application at Fernhill, which was then known as the War Veterans Home, there was nothing available for her. However, shortly after the birth of her second child, she received a call out of the blue from Matron Jean Thurlby. “She asked me if I had a nursing uniform, and I had a blue one stashed away somewhere, and Jean said, ‘that will do’. Then she asked if I could cover a shift for her, and I asked what time. Jean laughed and said, ‘five minutes ago.’ “So I grabbed the rubber bands off the egg cartons and tied my hair up, then raced over. It was in September 1981 when I started at Fernhill.” Christine has been a fixture at Fernhill for more than half the community’s 70-year history – she says her children grew up amongst the old Japanese Gardens that were a historic feature of the site. Today, residents include some of her former colleagues. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as part of the Fernhill community. Linda, who lives in the Village now, and I worked together in the old nursing home. The teamwork was excellent, and though times were tough sometimes, it has always had character,” she said. Christine said that to key to being a great Nurse is having a lot of compassion and empathy and the ability to comfort people when they need it, whether you are a Personal Care Worker (PCW), Enrolled Nurse (EN) or Registered Nurse (RN).

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HONOURING OUR MENTAL HEALTH HEROES Nominations Open for the Australian Mental Health Prize 2022

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW open for the Australian Mental Health Prize, which seeks to recognise the important and ground-breaking work that many Australians are doing for mental health. This year, the Prize has expanded the nomination categories for the first time. Lucy Brogden AM, co-chair of the Australian Mental Health Prize Advisory Committee, said she is looking forward to shining a light on those that have shown outstanding leadership. “There is no doubt that the past few years have been some of the most challenging in recent history. Yet many inspiring Australians have shown true leadership in supporting good mental health and the prevention and treatment of mental illness, in areas such as advocacy, research or community service. We want people across the country to nominate these heroes so that we can acknowledge their important work.” Co-chair and past winner of the Prize, Professor Allan Fels AO, is encouraging the public and organisations to nominate those who are making an incredible difference. “Australia has produced some astoundingly effective mental health initiatives and programs. Recognising this work will help to keep mental health on the national agenda and support good mental health in this country,” he said. “While a lot has been achieved and is in progress, there is still so much more to be done. I strongly encourage all Australians to nominate someone whom they believe should be recognised for their critical work in mental health.” This year, the Prize has expanded to accept nominations in four categories: • • • •

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander: To recognise and celebrate outstanding Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander mental health leadership at a national or community level. Lived experience: To recognise and celebrate outstanding mental health leadership by someone with lived experience of mental health, either personally or as a supporter, at a national level. Professional: To recognise and celebrate outstanding mental health leadership in the clinical, academic or professional sectors at a national level. Community hero: To recognise and celebrate outstanding mental health leadership at a State or community level.

The Australian Mental Health Prize was established in 2016 by UNSW Sydney’s Medicine & Health School of Psychiatry. Scientia Professor Henry Brodaty AO at UNSW Medicine and Health, said, “leadership comes in many shapes and sizes, which is why we feel it is important to broaden the nominations across four significant categories. They give people more flexibility in how they choose to nominate.” “While we will continue to recognise people who have dedicated their lives to improving the mental health of Australians at a national level, we specifically wanted to shine a light on the incredible work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health leaders and people with lived experience, who have so much insight and wisdom to share. We also wanted to recognise our community heroes, as a great deal of innovative work begins as a grassroots level in local communities,” Prof. Brodaty said.

HOW TO NOMINATE To enter, nominators will answer three questions about the nominee’s contribution to mental health and how it is making an impact. Nominations are completed using an online form. Nomination questions can be obtained from: www.australianmentalhealthprize.org.au

MOLLY TULIP

Pursuing a Career in Law 15-YEAR-OLD Molly Tulip (pictured with Mr Chris Whiting, MP above) has been passionate about the law and making a change in society since she was in Grade 8. Now in Grade 11, The Lakes College student is striving to pursue a career in the legal profession. In her quest to better her public speaking and legal knowledge, Molly was encouraged to apply for the Queensland Youth Parliament (QYP) and has been elected as the local Youth Member for the Bancroft Electorate in YMCA's QLD Youth Parliament for 2022. The QYP program comprises one person from each electorate in QLD from the ages of 15-25. According to Molly, applying for this program was the best decision she made this year. "Each Youth Member is placed into a portfolio. I am in the Justice Legal Affairs and Corrections Portfolio," explained Molly. "Within this portfolio, myself and my committee were split into a sponsoring and refuting team to develop a bill on any issue within our jurisdiction, which will be debated in Parliament House later this year. My portfolio has chosen to propose a reform of the Public Trustee system to protect the rights of vulnerable Queenslanders." Writing the bill is not the only aspect of the program. Participants are given many unique opportunities to network within the political area and attend a three-day camp where they meet the other Youth Members. "We discussed and chose our bill topic, went to Parliament House to have a mock Parliament debate, and had the opportunity to mingle with some local MP's regarding concerns within their electorate. It is truly eyeopening and made me aware of many issues that had never really crossed my mind before." Said Molly. In light of her appointment to the Justice Legal Affairs and Corrections Portfolio, Molly was excited to hear that a tour around the Supreme and District Court in Brisbane City is on the cards for some Youth Members. "At QYP, we are encouraged to engage with the wider community and people with experience in our portfolio's area," said Molly. "I contacted my local MP for the Bancroft Electorate: Mr Chris Whiting." "Mr Whiting and I have formed a bond through work experience in his office and in Parliament House, where I could watch the proceedings in the gallery and assist him in writing his private members' speech." To find out more about the YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament, visit www.ymcabrisbane.org/services/youthprograms.

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Celebrating 10 years in business is quite the achievement for the Botanique Skin Wellness Spa team. From humble beginnings as a one-woman operation to a talented crew of five therapists, including a full-time manager, Botanique Skin Wellness Spa in Burpengary has grown from strength to strength. Launching a skincare range amid the pandemic and raking in awards and accolades, claiming success is about more than just the material things for this small business, with a positive attitude and mindset also in the mix.

IT ALL BEGAN in Melbourne, where after more than 20 years of working in marketing and public relations, Botanique owner Lisa Randall (pictured) knew it was time for a change. She wanted to work for herself, but she also held a deep passion for wanting to help others achieve their skin, body, and wellness goals. After retraining in beauty therapy and remedial massage, Botanique was born and has culminated into a multifaceted business with Lisa, also a yoga and Pilates teacher and nutritional counsellor. For Lisa, reaching the 10-year milestone is both an exciting and humbling feeling. “It’s been an amazing, sometimes frustrating, but certainly wonderful journey,” Lisa says. “They say most small businesses fail within the first couple of years and I understand why, but I also think that having a true passion for what you do, as well as some business acumen helps any business owner succeed over time. “I’m personally thrilled that the business has developed so well over the years, but I won’t lie, it does take hard work, having determination and a plan, as well as a bit of ‘faith’ that everything will work out the way it should. In saying that, I have made mistakes, but that has always provided an opportunity for me and the staff to learn and grow, both personally and professionally.” Starting slowly and building to what they have now, Botanique has gone through a myriad of changes over the years. From expanding the premises and team, purchasing new equipment, offering more extensive beauty and massage services on top of standard treatments and more, Botanique now boasts a client database of more than 5,000 people, a great indicator of its popularity within the local community. “To be honest, I started out thinking it would just be a part-time thing and it may have stayed that way if I hadn’t relocated to Queensland,” Lisa says. “Once we set up here in Burpengary, it became apparent very quickly how our services were really needed in the area. I also evolved personally and became even more focused on my health and wellness, particularly after having to go through spinal surgery.” In a time where many businesses struggled through Covid lockdowns, Botanique took a

leap of faith and launched a skincare range in March 2020. It was years in the making but Lisa describes it as affordable, easy to use and “super pretty”. Botanique Skin Nutrition is formulated using highly efficacious, vegan, cruelty free botanicals that are results driven whilst offering a delightful scent and feel. BSN focuses on treating all skin types and conditions including acne, rosacea, sensitivity, premature ageing, hyperpigmentation (a huge problem in Australia) and more.

and Casey coming on board in the last two.

“We are here to help our clients to manage pain, relax and achieve their skincare goals within an affordable budget. There are many great natural or organic ranges out there, but I found over the years that many of them were either ridiculously expensive or simply didn’t have the level of active ingredients needed to achieve the desired outcome,” Lisa says.

Even with things running successfully for Botanique, Lisa admits there have been moments where she wasn’t sure how things would turn out, but she tries to remain positive no matter what.

Aside from taking pride in their work and the services they offer, the Botanique team can also bask in the recognition of their efforts. They have been recognised in the last 12 months with over six industry awards. “Our vision is to provide a world-class experience, for both our clients and employees by offering holistic healing treatments in a welcoming place where wellness, beauty, comfort, knowledge, and personalised attention combine to create a totally memorable and rejuvenating experience,” Lisa says. “I felt that the time was right to throw ourselves into the mix for recognition; that is to say that our customer service levels had really gone up a notch due to the hard work of the staff and the addition of a variety of new services over the years.” What a team of amazing staff Lisa has behind her too! Crediting the success of the business to the dedication of the hard-working and “world class” therapists – Zara O’Sullivan, Alethea Askin, Masa Yamaguchi and Casey Scott - Lisa is extremely grateful to have them all on board. “They are amazing and we work so well together which is not always easy to find in a small business,” she says. “We recently appointed Zara as day spa manager, a very well earned promotion for her as she’s been with me for seven of the 10 years here in Burpengary. Alethea is another long serving therapist of five years, with our more recent staff members Masa

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“Zara and Alethea are dual qualified beauty and remedial massage therapists (double threat girls!) who each have their own following of dedicated clientele. Masa is an absolute gun deep tissue specialist who has also been trained in some of our day spa treatments and Casey has joined us as a recent graduate. She is extremely intuitive and has a beautiful healing touch.”

“In addition to having a solid business plan in place, I’ve also always put my intentions out into the Universe,” Lisa says. “That might sound a little out there for some, but I do believe in trying to have a positive outlook, no matter what the situation is. Positivity and gratefulness begets success in all manners of speaking; in other words it’s important to believe you will succeed no matter what when undertaking new challenges. “We have become well known as a ‘one stop shop’ in the area, particularly because we can offer so many treatments as well as private yoga, injectables and even accommodation on site through our Airbnb cabin. This makes us stand out as a unique business for the Brisbane north area. “I feel we also offer exceptional, focused customer service from the moment our clients walk into the day spa. Because we are a smaller operation, we can get to know our clients well, book them with their preferred therapist for each appointment, and understand their individual needs. “I’d like to extend my gratitude to our amazing clients. The sense of community for small business here is amazing and we simply wouldn’t have come this far without everyone’s support.” Later this year, Botanique will be holding a 10-year anniversary event to celebrate their birthday and thank their loyal clientele for their support. For further information please visit botaniqueskinandspa.com.

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Get Ready for the Pine Rivers Show! Words: Sheree Hoddinett Photographer: Contributed

IT’S SHOWTIME! BEHIND the scenes of the upcoming Pine Rivers Show, you’ll find Gwen Wiringa hard at work. She has lived and breathed show life since 1974 and loved every minute of it. Although now officially “retired” from working with the show association, that doesn’t mean Gwen’s sitting back and taking it easy. In fact, she’s still very much a part of this year’s show and you may just be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of her if you head along for this year’s fun and festivities on July 29, 30 and 31.

day but it soon occupied the whole week and my time,” Gwen says. “I’m officially retired now and younger people have taken over which is great to see.”

For Gwen (inset) and her husband Ben, their association with the Pine Rivers Show initially started with an entry in the flower section followed by a request to help out.

“The show has always been focused on family and getting schools involved,” Gwen says. “We had a few people who put a lot of effort into organising school bands and choir competitions as well as our schools pavilion. Brian Andrews and Lorraine Perry we’re instrumental in that and that really gave the show a boost with the involvement of the younger generation. It’s been great to watch that evolve and grow.

“My husband was a keen gardener and he put some flowers in the floral art section and he won a prize,” Gwen says. “We also happened to know people through the school P & C and they just asked us if we’d like to be involved and that’s how it all got underway.” Although helping out here and there for many years and also tackling the role of the needlework steward for a short period, Gwen returned in a more serious role in the early 2000s. At the request of show association president at the time, Gwen was asked if she wanted to work two hours a day in the office. “I couldn’t see how you’d get two hours work a

This year Gwen will be helping wherever she’s needed, as well as assisting with treasurer and other money related duties. She also often fields phone calls with questions relating to the history of the show, which is no surprise given how long she’s been involved. But does Gwen have a favourite memory?

“The importance in a place like the showground, is the ability to liaise with people and to always be ready to change. It’s really about coordinating everybody and listening to everybody’s view.” After major disruptions last year thanks to a Covid lockdown, Gwen can’t wait for this year’s show to open for the community. Visitors can expect a few changes and lots of fun and excitement including fireworks, miniature

goats, a rodeo and the all-important wood chop competition. Gwen has also been going through pieces of show history to put together a display. “We have come across some interesting things from around the time of the first world war,” Gwen says. “Provisions for stalls and to feed the volunteers and they were getting six hams, six dozen bread loaves, 28 pound of butter, 60 pounds of block cake, that sort of thing, that was from around 1915. “They also ended up running sports for the war effort and then after the war they got together and had some memorial gates erected at the front of the showground. They have now been moved up to the RSL at Kallangur. There is a lot of history there. You drive past and don’t think a lot happens at the showground but every day it’s busy with something going on.” Join in the fun and festivities at the 2022 Pine Rivers Show held July 29, 30 and 31 at 757 Gympie Road, Lawnton. Ticket prices are $15 adults, $10 pensioners/high school students and primary school age children are free. Gates open 9am daily with free entry on the Friday until 3pm. For further information visit pineriversshow.org.au.

THE ANNUAL DAYBORO SHOW is back and celebrating 65 years. The 2022 show will be held on Saturday 2nd July, 9am – late, Sunday 3rd July, 9am – 4pm, and the Dog Show on Friday 1st July. Located at the Dayboro Showgrounds, 3512 Mount Mee Rd, with plenty of free parking and heaps of boot-scootin', horse whispering, wood-chopping and farm-tastic fun. The first show was held in 1956 to raise funds to pay for the showgrounds' land. It was a huge success, with more than 1,000 people attending the one-day event. The membership fee was one guinea ($2.10), and admission was 25 cents. After being forced to cancel the previous two events due to COVID-19 restrictions, all the favourites are back, including horse events and showjumping, poultry show, miniature goat show, mini trotters, a sideshow alley with rides and show bags, wood chopping, fireworks, live music, food trucks, a bar and more!

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Finance

Banks Tighten Lending:

Reducing the Maximum you can Borrow Words: Vanessa Bragdon VB Home Loans

Some of Australia’s biggest banks have tightened their mortgage lending criteria, meaning you might not be able to borrow as much from them. How might this affect your next home loan?

n recent months ANZ lowered a key lending cap, indicating it will no longer lend to borrowers with a debt-to-income (DTI) ratio above 7.5 (meaning people can borrow up to seven and a half times their gross annual income).

NAB meanwhile has reduced its cap to eight times a borrower’s income. Up until this point, both banks had been willing to lend up to nine times a borrower’s income. In effect, the changes mean the maximum amount you can borrow with them to buy a property will be reduced.

comes as financial institutions and the industry regulator, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), prepare for the impact of higher interest rates. APRA started making moves as early as late last year when it announced new borrowers would need to be tested to see if they could cope with interest rates at least 3% above the current rate (up from 2.5% previously). Then, recently APRA Chair Wayne Byers indicated the regulator was concerned about the rise in high DTI loans being issued by some banks. “We will also be watching closely the experience of borrowers who have borrowed

There’s a fine line between maximising your opportunities and stretching yourself beyond your limits, especially with interest rates on the rise. Fellow big four banks CBA and Westpac have not announced any reductions but have said they’re already applying tighter lending rules to borrowers seeking loans with high DTI ratios. Why are banks tightening lending?

“Interestingly, this growth has not been an industry-wide development, but rather has been concentrated in just a few banks.”

The increased focus on lending caps

at high multiples of their income – a cohort that has grown notably over the past year,” he told the AFR Banking Summit in Sydney.

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So how do DTI ratios work? Your DTI ratio is very simple to work out. The formula is: total debt / gross income = debt-to-income ratio. So, if you’re seeking a $700,000 home loan (and have no other debt), and you have $160,000 in gross household income, your DTI is 4.375 – a ratio most lenders would be very comfortable with. However, a household in the same financial position seeking to borrow $1.4 million for a home would have a DTI of 8.75, putting it above the caps now being imposed by ANZ and NAB. So how much can you safely afford to borrow? There’s a fine line between maximising your opportunities and stretching yourself beyond your limits, especially with interest rates on the rise. And that’s where it is a good to consult with a mortgage broker. It’s not only important to stress-test what you can borrow in the current financial landscape, but also against any upcoming headwinds that are tipped to hit borrowers – such as multiple interest rate rises. So, if you’d like to find out your borrowing capacity and options, get in touch with your local broker.

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The Arts

Why We Love the Dot! Words: Gabrielle Turnbull, Art So Lively

The beautiful dot is seen again as an ancient, integral part of the symbolic marks used by aboriginal people in sharing sacred ceremonial information. It is through temporary drawings in the soil, on the body or at particular sacred sites.

rt So Lively Academy has had fun investigating a quirky 93-year-old artist from Japan. She is known as The Princess of Polka Dots or Yayoi Kusama. Yayoi’s trademark is the use of dots, and I mean lots and lots of dots!! This prompted one young student to say “Aboriginal artists use lots of dots!” We widened our search and discovered many artists love the dot at different times and for various reasons.

Kusama experiences mental illness causing terrifying hallucinations in the form of dots. To help make sense of this experience when young, she started to paint it continually in an effort to overcome the problem, and her art emerged, and her prolific career grew. Kusama continues today to inspire joy through her dotty art.

At this significant time, dots were further used to obscure the secret nature of the painting beneath. This practice called ‘over-dotting’ has continued to evolve into what the world now treasures as Australian Aboriginal dot painting. Dorothy Napangardi was one of the early artists of this group. What about in Europe over a century ago? Did anyone love dots then? Yes! The scientific Seurat and Signac made paintings by applying small dots of pure unmixed colour side by side, which would optically blend when viewed at a distance. Many artists of the time experimented with their technique, including Van Gogh. It became known as Pointillism. Hoorah for the dot!!!

The scientific Seurat and Signac made paintings by applying small dots of pure unmixed colour side by side, which would optically blend when viewed at a distance.

Closer to home, the beautiful dot is seen again as an ancient, integral part of the symbolic marks used by aboriginal people in sharing sacred ceremonial information. It is through temporary drawings in the soil, on the body or at particular sacred sites. In a government town called Papunya, this information began to be recorded using acrylic paint on canvas by the different groups of displaced desert aboriginal people. Painting was a powerful reminder of their identity. Geoffrey Bardon, a young art teacher, supported these people, so the Papunya Tula art movement was born.

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Beauty

What is a Hot Stone Massage? Words: Monica Shanahan, La Bella Day Spa + Skin Clinic

All over the world there is evidence of stones having been used for medical and healing purposes, for example the Chinese and Japanese have used pointed stones in acupuncture treatments and native north American nations used stones to roll on the body to induce healing.

Did you know that one effleurage stroke with a hot stone is equivalent of six effleurage strokes performed by the hands only?

Stones have been used by many cultures for thousands of years to warm the body. All over the world there is evidence of stones having been used for medical and healing purposes, for example the Chinese and Japanese have used pointed stones in acupuncture treatments and native north American nations used stones to roll on the body to induce healing.

they are glided or placed along the body releasing the temperatures gradually to restore physical and emotional wellbeing. The weight and the heat of the stone penetrates the soft tissue and softens and relaxes the muscles in preparation for the therapist massage, that is why this massage is more effective than a standalone massage. We can use cold stones and hot stones alternately to perform a contrast therapy, known as a cryotherapy (cold) and a thermotherapy (hot).

The The stones are just an extension of the therapist’s hands and ideally you should not be able to tell the difference between the two.

But it was only in 1990s that the use of stones was incorporated into mainstream massage therapies and since then this treatment has become very popular, as a standalone treatment or as an add on to salon services such as manicures, pedicures, facials and so on. Hot stone massage uses warm and cold stones as a tool to massage. The stones are just an extension of the therapist’s hands and ideally you should not be able to tell the difference between the two. These stones can retain hot and cold temperatures for long timeframes, and

To do this, there are two different stones that are normally used for a stone massage: basalt and white marble. The basalt is the most common heated rock used in hot stone massage. It is a solidified fine grain rock that is formed when magma erupts from a volcano.

long periods of time as well as being able to absorb heat from the skin and muscles, interestingly in room temperature marble is eleven degrees cooler that other stones. There is an array of great benefits for this type of massage, here are a few: • Dilates the capillaries increasing the amount of blood, oxygen, and nutrients to the area • Increase the lymphatic flow which encourages elimination of toxins, detoxification • Heat is used to alleviate pain and stiffness in joints and muscles, improving range of motion • Speeds up inflammatory response and assists recovery • Soothes the nervous system, reducing stress and eases tension headaches and menstrual pain. • Cold stones help with puffy eyes, improving the drainage from around the eye and soothing rosacea.

Basalt can vary in colour from dark grey, dark green and black. The marble stones used for cryotherapy is formed by the re-crystallisation of limestone or dolomite. White marble has an ability to hold cold temperatures for

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Health

Fatigue and Exercise Words: The Moreton All Body Care Team

If you start to lose your motivation don’t worry, this is very normal - you just need to look at the big picture again and remind yourself why you are doing it in the first place - what are you wanting to achieve from this - and remember that it is okay to take it as slowly as you need to.

A very common symptom for numerous chronic diseases is fatigue. Fatigue can impact on all aspects of life and make it really hard to do normal activities each day, which makes it quite undesirable to then do specific exercises, which can worsen the fatigue. We all know we should be exercising, but how can we exercise when we feel like this?

Include how you slept at night and if you napped throughout the day.

allow your body to get back up and do it again.

Once you have this baseline established, the next biggest steps are pacing and balancing. This includes the factors of prioritising and planning. Firstly, choose an activity that you want to do, something you will enjoy or if you can’t think of anything then choose something that you can do with another person with whom you enjoy their company. Then plan it out - get specific - when and where are you going to do this activity? How long are you going to do it for? Do you need anything else for it (equipment etc.) or does it rely on the weather?

As you begin this new activity in your lifestyle, take note of how you are feeling - back to the activity diary. See if you are noticing any changes in your fatigue levels or general wellbeing. If you are finding that things are going downhill at all, just slightly reduce the amount you are doing, or the intensity you are doing it at, and see how you go again. It will more than likely be a bit of trial and error, but it is well worth the effort when you get to work out what you can achieve and then start to get the benefits of this!

on a ‘good day’ and then difficult, but achievable, on a ‘bad day’. Remember that this might be much lower than you are used to, especially if you are dealing with a new condition or going through a flare.

Once you have that established, you are just about ready to go - you just want to make sure that you pace it. So check back with your plan and ensure you are starting small, even 5-10 minutes can make a big difference when you are starting. You may need to rest during the activity, and you will probably need to adjust the rest of your day initially to make sure you are able to rest afterwards as needed. Rest is not simply just ‘not exercising’ - it is a lot more than this. To properly rest and let your body recover you need to ‘switch off’ completely and this can be achieved with breathing exercises or meditation, to best

There are a few important strategies that we can implement to get into more activity. Firstly, it is essential to establish your baseline. What this means is to find a level of activity which does not adversely affect you later that day or the next few days. This level of activity may feel easy

The best way to find your baseline will be with an activity diary. Jot down what you do each day in as much detail as you can manage.

The best way to find your baseline will be with an activity diary. Jot down what you do each day in as much detail as you can manage. Try to keep this up for a week and as you go, also write down how you are feeling. You can do this as a rating of 0-10 for your fatigue for example.

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If you start to lose your motivation - don’t worry, this is very normal - you just need to look at the big picture again and remind yourself why you are doing it in the first place - what are you wanting to achieve from this - and remember that it is okay to take it as slowly as you need to. If this all sounds a bit overwhelming, then luckily there are actually health professionals who specialize in assisting each individual to find the right exercise and dose depending on your health, injuries and preferences. Exercise physiologists can help you to find out the best way to pace and balance this new activity in your life and we are always happy to work with you to help you achieve your goals, no matter how big or small.

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Neuromuscular Biofeedback – Kinesiology Words: Kristie Mudiman, Kinesiologist – Zen Chi @ North Lakes

Do you suffer from a persistent condition that has been put into the ‘too hard’ basket or been told investigations are inconclusive? Kinesiology is a therapy which may be able to help give you answers for your problem that other modalities have yet to find. And it can do this effectively and gently using your body to explain it. Kinesiology is a soft and gentle approach to healing physical, mental, emotional, energetic and spiritual imbalances. By treating that body as already integrated and whole, healing on all levels takes place. Monitoring of the healing process is done through a process best described as Neuromuscular Biofeedback. Imagine the human body as a computer system. All the muscles of the body are wired to the central processing unit, the brain, via the nervous system. Certain muscles have a connection to all aspects of the body including physical organs and energetic systems. By testing the muscles, the Kinesiologist is able to establish the root cause of any dis-EASE you may have. For example, the therapist will test an arm or leg by applying a small amount of pressure to determine the nature of the condition you present with. Through a series of questioning and muscle monitoring or biofeedback the therapist can narrow down the cause and determine the patterning related to it. Kinesiology aims to give your body the chance to recognise its own cause and effect patterning and helps to provide the body with strategies for correcting imbalances. Ultimately Kinesiology helps rewire your computer system so that you feel healthier, happier and pain free. Conditions that Kinesiology can offer support with include chronic fatigue, pain, phobias and anxiety, Muscular-Skeletal Problems, headaches, self-esteem and confidence issues, stress, back problems, joint issues and general wellbeing.

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Landscaping

Extreme Weather and Suitable Native Plants H Words: Lawrie Smith AM, Landscape Architect

ave you had enough rain now!!! I know I have, our garden is still wet and soggy, slowly drying out, but a number of the plants that I should not have planted initially are struggling or have already died. That will teach me to be envious of Eremophila and other rare and smaller Australian species that are found naturally west of the Great Divide, in a completely different climatic zone where they rarely get wet feet. Consequently my garden of native species hassome ‘holes’ in need of filling with the correct species that will tolerate our local climate. I knew full well that the specimens recently demised were inappropriate species, but I wanted to have these special and attractive natives in the garden. Unfortunately nurseries generally stock very few native species suitable to use in a small home garden of small plants, most

specimens offered are larger species more suited for use in expansive acreage gardens. This is unfortunate as it is important to cater for those of us who wish to establish native gardens in the ever reducing lot sizes in our new suburbs, and also those who live in the increasing complexes of town houses and apartments. When walking around in the city and the suburbs to observe home gardens, if they exist at all, it is obvious that most are overflowing with exotic cacti, succulents and bromeliads, and no native equivalents! Finding suitable native species to grow is a ‘catch 22’ situation - nurseries do not stock plants that will not sell, and the community is basically uninformed about ‘natives’ so they do not purchase unknown species! There is no simple solution, but providing landscape and botanic information through quality public parks and gardens is a step along the way.

MORETON BAY REGIONAL Council has taken the first step towards the introduction of a dedicated food organics and garden organics (FOGO) waste kerbside collection service across the region. Mayor Peter Flannery said the new service would be the biggest innovation to local waste collection service since the introduction of kerbside recycling 30 years ago. A business study is now underway to set a framework and action plan to deliver the new service from late 2025 with construction expected to be underway as soon as 2024. “From the many conversations I’ve had with residents across the region, there’s certainly growing support for a convenient, householdbased green waste recycling service,” said Mayor Flannery. “It will take a little time to establish a state-ofthe-art FOGO recycling facility here in Moreton Bay. It will involve leveraging available State and Federal Government funding to minimise the costs to Council and ratepayers, as well as ensuring our community has all the information it needs to make the most of this exciting new service.” Those looking for a convenient way increase recycling output in the meantime, can upgrade their recycling bin to a larger size free of charge by visiting Council’s webpage. “When you consider around 58% per cent of our general waste bin is made up of garden (27%) or food waste (31%) - materials that can be transformed into quality compost or even energy - this is the obvious next chapter in Moreton Bay’s waste management story,” said Mayor Flannery. Mayor Flannery said the introduction of the service was not simply a case of providing households with an additional FOGO bin. Rather it requires the construction of a dedicated recycling facility for processing and repurposing garden and food waste. Something that will require support from other levels of government.

PLANT OF THE MONTH Wattles – Acacia species Our national floral emblem the Wattle, paints our forests and gardens in the dramatic annual display of massed golden balls and flower spikes as the Acacia trees and shrubs signal the coming of spring, but many flower in other seasons too. Wattles grow throughout the continent in every climatic condition and in every size from a ground cover to a timber tree. Every Australian should have at least one Acacia in their home garden and there are almost a thousand species to choose from! Those best suited to conditions in Moreton Bay include: Brisbane Wattle Acacia fimbriata, Zig Zag Wattle Acacia macradenia and Black Wattle Acacia concurrens.

Council expects to be able to share the business case with residents later this year. They will also celebrate key milestones, and undertake a comprehensive education campaign, so people have all the information and tools they need to start FOGO-ing in late 2025. In the meantime, residents are encouraged to continue recycling green waste at Council’s waste facilities whilst taking steps right now to make better use of their food and green waste through composting. To upgrade you recycling bin for free, head to: mbrc.link/change-your-bin-size For more information about FOGO visit www. moretonbay.qld.gov.au/FOGO

Wattles are fast growing and very hardy, in fact they are self-fertilizing, capturing nitrogen from the air and storing it in soil around their root zone, which is one reason why they are so easy to grow and flower anywhere. Most are short lived, ten years or so, but all visually enrich your garden in any season and attract wildlife as well. So why not enliven your garden with a glorious golden display.

FOOD AND ORGANICS KERBSIDE COLLECTION SET FOR 2025

For answers to frequently asked questions visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/FOGO-FAQs For composting tips visit: moretonbay.qld.gov. au/Services/Waste-Recycling/Rethink-Waste/ Composting

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NOMINATE NOW FOR THE MORETON BAY BUSINESS AND INNOVATION AWARDS MORETON BAY BUSINESS & Innovation Awards are the region’s leading and premier awards program. The awards acknowledge the contribution of businesses and individuals to Moreton Bay’s economy and the region’s profile as a vibrant centre of innovation and enterprise, providing a pathway to national and international award programs. As a Moreton Bay Business & Innovation Award winner you will elevate your business, propel your brand, and gain recognition for your achievements. You’ll stand out from the competition, attract new customers, gain the respect of your industry and peers. The Moreton Bay Business & Innovation Awards are free to enter and you can enter as many categories as you like. Entry is open to businesses and individuals that are based in the Moreton Bay Region. For more information visit www.moretonbaybusinessawards.com.au.

KEY DATES:

Nominations Close: Sunday 17 July 2022 (11.59pm) Finalists Announced: Monday 22 August 2022 Gala Awards: Friday 21 October 2022

NDIS PRICING BOOSTED TO SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE Scheme (NDIS) participants will have better access to safe supports following the completion of the Annual Pricing Review.

Above: DataMC CEO John Lowe (middle) with USC Information and Communications Technology graduates Brett Scott Filipe Martelo who both completed internships with DataMC and are now working with the data management specialist.

SUPERCHARGE IT CAREERS WITH BUILT-IN CERTIFICATIONS AS DEMAND FOR industry-ready IT graduates grows, the University of the Sunshine Coast has embedded industry certifications into each year of its technology degrees – at no extra cost. Students can earn while they learn by using in-demand industry certifications and badges to secure jobs and internships in the booming technology sector as they study – and graduate with high-level, jobready professional skills. “This is all about allowing students to supercharge their IT careers as they complete their degrees,” says USC School of Science, Technology and Engineering Deputy Dean Rania Shibl. “We’ve embedded several industry certifications and badges from Microsoft, ITS, CISCO and EC-Council, equipping them with additional professional skills,” Dr Shibl said.

From 1 July 2022, price limits for all NDIS supports delivered by disability support workers will increase by 9 per cent, including a 2 per cent temporary loading in 2022-23, and all current NDIS plan budgets will be automatically increased to account for these price limit changes.

And the move has been embraced by the tech industry, with firms such as Dell, Ingram Micro, DataMC, Entag, Youi and the Urban Institute, hiring and training USC students.

The financial impact of these changes is contained within the existing budgetary projections.

USC computer science student Jeshin Chetty-Sardar, 19, is among those already working with local and global tech leaders after gaining a paid internship with Dell.

“These improvements will better support participant outcomes and reduce workforce turnover by funding better conditions for NDIS workers,” The Hon. Bill Shorten, Minister for the NDIS and Government services said. The price limit increase takes into account changes to costs to deliver supports as a result of the ongoing impact of COVID-19, investment in quality and safeguards, the introduction of a minimum shift and broken shift allowance for workers, as well as the Fair Work Commission’s recent wage decision and the increase in the Superannuation Guarantee Charge. The NDIA will also make up to an extra $514 million available to registered providers of activities of daily living and community participant supports to recognise costs of keeping participants safe, particularly during COVID, and the significant overhead costs incurred by providers this year not previously taken into account.

He is putting his new tech skills from a JavaScript course and Microsoft Azure AI fundamentals certification – along with knowledge from his degree where he specialises in cloud and mobile technology – to use in his coding role with Dell. Technology leaders, such as Ingram Micro and Microsoft, say there are benefits to offering industry-relevant certifications as part of USC’s degrees. “When Ingram Micro was introduced to USC degree program, we saw how these young minds brought new ways to creating business opportunity,” Director of Ingram Micro Cloud Trent Gomersall said. Microsoft Future Skills Lead Yasminka Nemet says it is the first time in Australia that multiple Microsoft certifications are offered as assessments throughout an undergraduate program.

A robust audit and assurance regime will sit around these payments by which providers, in accepting the payment, undertake to confirm that the amount received relates to actual costs incurred.

“This is reflecting a deep commitment to teaching the skills that industry needs,” she says.

“Providers should be commended for improving rostering systems and reforming their business models to prioritise high quality support for participants and retain workers to reduce future cost by improving outcomes for participants,” Minister Shorten said.

Industry certifications are available within a Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology, Master of Information and Communications Technology or Master of Cyber Security and Forensics.

“This price review finally recognises the true cost of continuity of support, keeping participants safe and improving systems to drive productivity.

By the time students graduate, they could have four or more certifications, valued at around $500 each, a cost that is covered by the University.

“The Government will continue to work with the sector to ensure the NDIS better supports participants.”

Year 11 and 12 students completing USC’s Headstart program can also gain ITS Python certification as part of an ICT course. Dr Shibl says the University plans to expand its certification offering by including certifications in other Schools and expanding beyond Microsoft with AWS, Google and IBM.

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Antiques

OLD OR NEW? Words: Meade Murphy Murphy's Antiques & Restoration

The original Sheraton furniture had solid timber drawer bottoms and backs, as plywood was not invented until World War I. In the 1980s, a lot of solid mahogany reproduction furniture was imported from Asian countries. Due to freight costs, they were mainly balloon back chairs, palm stands, towel racks, corner cupboards etc. The best way to tell is the item should be 100% mahogany.

s it an antique, a reproduction or a fake? For many years I have been asked, "How can I tell if it's a genuine item, a fake or a replica?" Remember that almost everything has been reproduced at one time or another, so whatever you look at, ask yourself this: Does it look new, has it been restored or altered, or even a marriage. Take a bookcase, for example. Do the corbels, beading, backboards, mouldings, locks, and hinges match the top and bottom? I've seen some bad marriages over the decades – Edwardian tops on Victorian bases.

glass manufacturers reproduce items with an advanced, refined process and modern technology.

Nothing has been more reproduced in the antique industry than jewellery. Still, because my following editorial will be on authentic antique jewellery, I will tell you more about it then.

to tell if they are reproduction. The original Sheraton furniture had solid timber drawer bottoms and backs, as plywood was not invented until World War I. In the 1980s, a lot of solid mahogany reproduction furniture was imported from Asian countries. Due to freight costs, they were mainly balloon back chairs, palm stands, towel racks, corner cupboards etc. The best way to tell is the item should be 100% mahogany.

light paint colours in their home decor.

The best reproductions were made in the 1920s, called Sheraton Revivals. Plywood drawer bottoms and backs are the best way

What works for you – is it the item's authenticity, price or lighter colours? Most of my customers buy furniture, china and glass because they like it and will work with their taste and decor. We are doing so much 2-pack painting and Hampton style restoration that we are turning old into new due to people's

Even the Brisbane Archdiocese wants the old with the new.... Bishop Ken reconsecrated the Sanctuary of St Flannan's Church which we had fully restored.

Glass has been heavily reproduced but easily identified. Early glass products often have internal bubbles and a tinted hue caused by impurities in the basic ingredients. Today

Even the Brisbane Archdiocese wants the old with the new. On June 12th 2022, Bishop Ken reconsecrated the Sanctuary of St Flannan's Church which we had fully restored. We took the carved silky oak sanctuary furniture back to our workshop. We cut the ambo down to a lecturn and 2-packed the confessional USA white and blacked the screen. We then went back to the church and built a new wall with light boxes, LED strip lighting behind the cross, etc. The end result is stunning, with the old at the front and the new at the back as pictured.

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Small Business Tips:

HOW TO NAIL YOUR TAX RETURN Words: Australian Taxation Office

THE AUSTRALIAN TAXATION Office (ATO) has released a tax time toolkit to help small businesses and their tax professionals nail their income tax returns. It has also flagged what it will be focussing on for small business tax returns for 2021–22: •

deductions that are private in nature and not related to business income, as well as overclaiming of business expenses (especially for taxpayers running a home-based business)

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omission of business income, for example income from the sharing economy or new business ventures

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record keeping – including insufficient or non-existent records that are needed to substantiate claims.

The ATO’s small business tax time toolkit includes guides on: • • • • • •

Home-based business expenses Motor vehicle expenses Travel expenses Claiming deductions for the cost of digital expenses Using business money and assets for personal use Pausing or permanently closing your business.

ATO Assistant Commissioner Andrew Watson (pictured) said “We know most small businesses do their best to meet their tax obligations and get it right. The majority lodge their tax returns through a registered tax professional, but we know that some (particularly sole traders) like to ‘DIY’. So if you’re going to give it a go yourself, we recommend you take a look at our guides, to help you nail it.” “We know it’s been a tough couple of years for many small business owners, and we understand your tax obligations may not be at the top of your list. So, if you need a hand, I encourage you to contact your registered tax professional or the ATO,” Mr Watson said. “If you’re feeling overwhelmed or getting behind with your tax, let us know as early as possible so we can work with you to find a solution. No matter what your situation is, it’s never too late to ask for help. Tax time is also a great time to discuss ATO debts with your registered tax professional or the ATO – and set up a payment plan if you need one.” “Making the decision to close your business is a big step. We know that some small businesses decide to close at this time of year when reconciling their accounts, often during a conversation with their tax professional. If you decide your business is no longer viable, I encourage you to look at our guide Pausing or permanently closing your business so you know what to do, like lodging outstanding activity statements and instalment notices, making GST adjustments on your final activity statement and lodging final tax returns – so we can finalise your account and issue any refunds that might be owed to you.”

The ATO has also reminded businesses that most government payments or financial support received as a result of COVID-19 need to be included as taxable income, whereas some others are exempt and should not be included. The ATO has detailed information listing how all support payments should be treated on its website.

Deductions On deductions, Mr Watson reminded businesses to only claim what they are entitled to, and that their business structure affects their entitlements and obligations. The way that sole traders, partnerships, trusts, and companies claim deductions is often different. There are three golden rules for what the ATO accepts as a valid business deduction: the expense must have been for your business, not for private use if the expense is for a mix of business and private use, you can only claim the portion that is used for your business you must have records to prove it.

Income

“Don’t forget, eligible businesses can claim an immediate deduction for the business portion of the cost of an asset in the year the asset is first used or installed ready for use”, Mr Watson said.

Mr Watson reminded small businesses to include all income, including earnings from ‘side hustles’. “Almost half of the 1.9 million sole traders also have non-business income, like salary and wages or income from investments, so make sure to double check you’ve included it all before you lodge. Don’t fall into the trap of leaving out non-business income thinking we won’t notice.”

If your home has been your main place of business (for example, if you relocated your base of operation from an office to your home because of COVID-19), you can claim deductions for the portion of expenses that relate to running your business.

Small businesses should include all income in their income tax return, including cash, coupons, EFTPOS, online, credit or debit card transactions, and income from platforms such as PayPal, WeChat or Alipay. The ATO also reminded small businesses (including sole traders) in the building and construction, courier, cleaning, information technology, road freight, security, and investigation or surveillance industries that payment information is provided to the ATO through the taxable payments reporting system. “For sole traders, this will be available as pre-fill in your tax returns, whether you are using a registered tax agent or doing it yourself. Just remember, it's important to cross-check your own records against the payment information pre-filled by the ATO before lodging, to ensure it is complete and accurate," Mr Watson said.

“It may be tempting to over-claim a deduction for your business, but it’s not worth the risk. Make sure you are eligible, only claim the business portion of expenses, and also keep complete and accurate records so you have appropriate evidence for any deductions you are planning to claim.”

Lodgment deadlines Mr Watson reminded small businesses who lodge their own tax returns that they must lodge by 31 October. “But if you have a registered tax agent, you will have more time to prepare and lodge. Just make sure you are on the books with your tax agent before 31 October, so we know you are not planning to lodge your own return”

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The Interesting Thing About Influenza Words: Richard Lancaster

Having just experienced a Covid 19 pandemic we are now wary of any virus that can spread rapidly. Since Australia’s first recorded epidemic in 1834, we have had a further four, in 1890, 1957, 1968 and the swine flu pandemic in 2009.

he current winter’s cold spell is a timely reminder that the threat of a flu epidemic may be close at hand. On average, flu kills over 3000 Aussies each year, which has occurred during predominantly warmer winters.

Having just experienced a Covid 19 pandemic which resulted in a World Health Organisation estimated 15 million deaths worldwide and nearly 9,000 in Australia, we are now wary of any virus that can spread rapidly with devastating results. Since Australia’s first recorded epidemic in 1834, we have had a further four, in 1890, 1957, 1968 and the swine flu pandemic in 2009.

The 14th century Black Death Bubonic Plague still holds the record for the most deaths counted. The Spanish flu epidemic spread so quickly that the world was alarmed and confused. The New York Times announced that the origins of the disease were a result of a poor vegetable diet, primarily of turnips, in warravaged Europe. The prestigious London Times erroneously reported that chemists in England were running out of two supposed cures for the illness, cinnamon and quinine. It was estimated that 20% of the world’s population had been infected by this `mysterious illness`.

... `influenza` has an interesting derivation. In the 15th century Italy, the infection was thought to have been `influenced` by the stars, hence the term.

The term `influenza` has an interesting derivation. In the 15th century Italy, the infection was thought to have been `influenced` by the stars, hence the term.

It was only in 1933 that scientists could accurately identify the illness as influenza.

The 1918 Spanish flu, sometimes known as The Great Influenza Pandemic, was the most devastating flu epidemic ever. With an estimated 50 million deaths worldwide resulting from the disease, it quickly supplanted the 18 million deaths that resulted from the 1914-18 World War.

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Specifications Construction: Aluminum Length Overall: 5.06m Beam: 2.30m Max hp: 115hp Construction: Topsides 3.0mm, bottom 4.0mm Capacity: 5 people Weight on trailer: approx 1050kgs Engine as tested: Yamaha 90hp Four Stroke

Quintrex 510 Frontier

Fuel Capacity: 85L

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I’m an avid inshore and offshore angler and often find myself heading out independently. The Quintrex 510 Frontier is a perfect size. You can tow and launch it anywhere without fear of damage. Quintrex really did their homework with this one. The design allows bait or lure fishing and the ride; well, I can’t rave about that enough. This is one of the toughest aluminium boats available.

he Quintrex 510 Frontier is a side console design with space almost equal to a 6-metre boat. The side console is pushed to the starboard side. By using a compact console, Quintrex has really maximised the room onboard. The new hull design, which carries the width further forward, also creates a cavernous interior. Handy grab bars are helpful if you’re moving about the boat and the dashboard accommodates a large multifunction display. The pickle fork bow design creates a genuine two-tiered casting platform arrangement not possible with standard vee hulls. The bow is easily wide enough and includes a large anchor locker with plenty of room and a strong lid. Useful for offshore anglers and keeping ropes out of the way. The bow also comes with a standard electric motor mount. There is also a separate locker for the bow battery to power an electric.

There are comfortable twin pedestal seats down the back of the Quintrex 510 Frontier. The cockpit is deep, courtesy of the hull design, which offers 80mm more freeboard (height) than other Quintrex hulls. Quintrex has done a marvellous job in allowing enough depth for internal storage in the floor while still delivering a deep and safe feeling cockpit. For the money, Quintrex offers plenty in this base model with carpet throughout, side pockets, cockpit lighting, drink and rod holders, low profile grab rails, a stainless boarding ladder, a live boat tank in the rear port corner with a viewing window and an onboard 85-litre fuel tank. Power From a standing start, the 510 Frontier leaps onto the plane quickly with the Yamaha 90hp

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Four Stroke fitted. The throttle response is excellent even in the mid-range, with a lively feel and even more power available. Cruising at around 3,990 revs, fuel consumption is 15 litres per hour. Top speed will be in the mid 60s km/h. The maximum rating is 115hp. Performance There is no doubt that the Apex hull represents a new dimension in aluminium boats. The process of forming these hulls allows Quintrex to impart a large flare from the bow extending well back towards the stern. The sharp entry easily slices through waves and chop. Unlike traditional vee hulls, the Apex Hull turns flat, which is comforting for new owners who are more used to car-like handling. The 510 Frontier almost turns like it is on rails. The hull ride is partly due to the box style topside and 4.0mm bottom sides Quintrex have used. With that combination, they not only have increased the depth of the cockpit by 80mm, but they have created more rigidity than has ever been possible. Despite the sharp entry, the hull flares out. It flattens towards the rear, delivering a stable platform with little side to side movement. The front to back stability is also superb, allowing you to fish from anywhere in the boat. Tow Vehicle It’s usable and tough, but at approximately 1,050 kilograms on a trailer, you can tow the 510 Frontier with the family car. Any sedan will do, so you can tow the boat into any frontier even if you’re still running a Holden Commodore. As long as your car can get you there.

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Brisbane Bar Tide Times BRISBANE BAR – QUEENSLAND LAT 27° 22’ S LONG 153° 10’ E July 2022 Times and Heights of High and Low Waters Time

0345 0917 MO 1537 2200

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0.50 2.14 0.31 2.63

0457 1020 WE 1618 2255

0.69 1.77 0.49 2.43

17 0436 1005

0.49 2.04 TU 1616 0.32 2247 2.67

0531 1055 TH 1651 2330

0.72 1.72 0.55 2.38

0.67 1.88 0.49 2.41

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0607 0.76 1132 1.68 FR 1726 0.61

0.73 1.78 1717 0.56 WE 2351 2.35

19 0625 1149

0623 0.80 1152 1.69 TH 1749 0.65

20 0028 0725

0359 0940 SU 1555 2211

0.59 2.08 0.42 2.44

0436 1013 MO 1622 2245

0.63 1.98 0.44 2.44

0512 1045 TU 1648 2317

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4 0546 1116

0.51 1.93 WE 1657 0.37 2336 2.66 0.55 1.82 1742 0.45 TH

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0029 2.27

2.59 0.61 FR 1248 1.73 1831 0.57 0123 2.49

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2046 0.77

0.68 1.74 0.50 2.40

17 0621 1145

0.47 1.82 FR 1733 0.40

0550 1116 SA 1711 2345

0.69 1.74 0.54 2.36

18 0016 0715

0626 0.70 1157 1.73 SU 1749 0.59

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2.32 0.79 1214 1.65 SA 1804 0.69

19 0107 0807

0045 0730 SU 1302 1850

20 0159 0858

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0131 2.20

2.65 0.50 SA 1241 1.79 1826 0.50

2.53 0.54 1340 1.79 SU 1923 0.62

2055 0.88

2323 0.83

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0.39 1.90 0.33 2.64

MO 1737 2355

17 0649 1222

0.41 1.90 SU 1815 0.43

0632 1219 TU 1816

18 0042 0731

0029 0707 WE 1304 1901

4 0022 0703

19 0125 0814

4 0107 0745

2.32 0.69 1241 1.73 MO 1832 0.67

0604 1131 SA 1726 2358

2.50 0.46 MO 1312 1.90 1904 0.57 2.32 0.50 1405 1.90 TU 1958 0.72

TH 1356 1956

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0144 0830 WE 1430 2021

2.19 0.65 1.77 0.82

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0252 0927 SA 1614 2232

2.11 0.56 1.96 2249 0.87

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2.11 0.61 TH 1537 1.85 2131 0.87

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8 0332 1015

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0122 0642 TU 1249 1938

1843 2.20

0533 black 2.18 or full 2.11 There0102 The best bait is prawns at night; three nights up to the0416 moon2.09 cycles either moons. are 25hooks 10lip0521 0636 0.80 1216 as 0.53 1200 0.51 quite a few undersized male Bream around, so we 10 use 1112 2/os or 3/os to only them for25 an easy TU 1712 1.72 WE 1824 2.08 FR 1823 2.14 SA 1255 release. 1930 2257 0.89

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1 0600 1138

0100 0745 TU 1331 1922

2.23 0422 2.12 0000 0.87 2.07 Currently, the Bream in Moreton Bay have left Scarborough They0433 are currently up at 9turning 24Pelican 9 0308 1126 0.58 1108 0.61 0544 1.90 1010 Reef. 0.89 24 Bank off Golden Beach Caloundra for their annual spawning run. TU 1728 1.93 TH 1727 1.95 FR 1212 0.51 MO 1600 1.58 2322 0.79

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You might not be aware, but all Bream are males until they are length turn2.13 female at this1.99 2.1125cm in 0447 2.30 and can 0321 8 0203 23 0329 0900 0.9325cm 1126 0.54 1030 0.63 1014 before 0.70 23 size and maturity. SQAFCA has known this, and we have fished Bream for ten8years fisheries 1435 1.52 1751 2.08 1622 1.79 1622 1.78 SU TH MO WE increased the size. 2016 0.93 2207 0.81 2210 0.88 2138 0.95

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21days 21 0947 0703 0.86 0829 0.64 DON'T YOU LOVE South Queensland winter offshore6winds – clear and plenty6of0821 fish! 0.81 The Bream 1.60 1355 1.68 1401 1.62 1547 FR 1232 Ironically SAthe MOseason TU season is shaping up to be a bumper season for all fishers. best Bream in 62 years 1826 0.75 1932 0.68 1946 0.84 2136 that the South Queensland Amateur Fishing Club's Association (SQAFCA) has ever recorded was 1974, 0223 2.38 0111 the 2.18 0223length, 2.15 0349 after the floods. The Wivenhoe Dam was not built yet, and Bream were at 23cm legal now 7 0754 0.91 22 0930 0.65 7 0916 0.78 22 1037 25cm. SA 1324 1.54 SU 1509 1.70 TU 1511 1.67 WE 1651 1913 0.85

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0527 1048 TH 1645 2326

1.93 0.57 TH 1607 1.95 2212 0.95 1.77 0.58 FR 1713 2.03 2333 0.95

1.66 0.58 1813 2.12 SA

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10 0226 0748

I love Caloundra fishing because it is best at the flood you26 can0627 use a2.13 two-ball all night. Also, 1.79 26 0725 11 tide 11sinker 1204 as0.69 0616 2.10 1336 0.46 0.48 1250 0.42 WE 1808 1.89 SA the Bream are doing their annual spawning run at Jumpinpin and TH the1300 Broadwater. SQAFCA clubsSU report 2011 2.38 1913 2.21 1916 2.32 a lot of Bream on the bit hard up against Kalinga Bank at the "pin" on the run-out tide at night, but again 0245 0.72 0137 0.66 a lot of undersized male Bream. The best bait is mullet gut at0.79 the "pin"0125 and 0.72 Broadwater for better quality 12 0004 0612 2.20 27 0714 2.07 12 0711 2.06 27 0809 1.76 fish on 2/os hooks. FR 1340 0.45 SU 1338 0.35 MO 1414 0.45 TH 1252 0.57

0157 0.77

11 0124 0648

26 0230 0755

11 0321 0846

12 0230 0750

27 0311 0836

12 0411 0938

Tailor are also starting to show up thanks to a sudden drop in water temperature due0237 to cool 0215 0.69 0.58offshore 0.68 0.69 28 0328 28late 13 0104 0755afternoon 2.01 13 0804 small 2.02 lures. 0850 0700 2.24 winds. You are best trolling for Tailor inside Scarborough Reef in the using They1.75 1415 0.43 1425 0.30 1450 0.45 1336 0.47 SA MO TU FR are just legal size, but you will get a feed for the family.1945 2.25 2035 2.40 2057 2.63 2127 2.44

13 0330 0850

28 0348 0913

13 0455 1026

0.67 1.74 0.46 2.44

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29 0422 0947

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0443 0.67 1.73 0.47 2.42

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0518 2.14

1858 2.07

0029 0.76

1956 2.32

0032 0.75

2007 2.49

2050 2.43

0200 0.61Island 0300 0.67 Stradbroke 0334 and 0.51 are 0406 The large green back Tailor are moving from South14 Stradbroke to North 0745 2.24 29 0833 1.94 14 0859 1.96 29 0928 currently at Long Point, Moreton Island. They will eventually make their way to Indian Head on Fraser SA 1418 0.38 SU 1446 0.42 TU 1511 0.28 WE 1524 2030 2.41 2112 2.45 2146 2.71 2202 Island. 0253 0.54

0342 0.67

0430 0.47

15up0831 30off 2.20 30 0911 1.88 at15 1.90 1003 The Diver Whiting (Winter Whiting) have also turned in plague proportions the 0953 Cockle Banks SU 1459 0.33 MO 1517 0.43 WE 1557 0.29 TH 1559 Bribie Island. Remember, there is no size limit on Diver Whiting. is a bag 50, which 2115 2.54 There2146 2.47limit of2236 2.75 is also 2237 a 50 possession limit. If you have 50 Diver Whiting or 100 Whiting fillets in your fridge, you can't target 0420 0.67 them anymore. 31 0945 1.82 0.45 Yellow Fin, Summer SQAFCA clubs do not target Diver Whiting in club competitions asTU all1547 Whiting, 2221A2.46 Whiting and Winter Whiting must all be 23cm to be eligible for weigh-in. 50-point penalty will be incurred and disqualification if there are two breaches.

0.79 1.89 SU 1211 0.43 1853 2.34

0.69 1.86 1307 0.36 MO 1950 2.51 0.57 1.84 TU 1402 0.31 2044 2.64

0.48 1.85 WE 1456 0.27 2135 2.73 0.41 1.86 TH 1547 0.25 2225 2.76 0.38 1.88 1637 0.27 FR 2312 2.73

0.79 1.62 MO 1305 0.53 1949 2.31

0.70 1.66 1350 0.49 TU 2030 2.36

0.65 1.70 WE 1431 0.46 2108 2.40 0.62 1.73 TH 1510 0.43 2144 2.42

0.60 1.77 FR 1545 0.42 2217 2.42

0.59 1.80 1622 0.42 SA 2250 2.41

WE 1352 2033 TH 1449 2122

FR 1541 2208

SA 1629 2251

SU 1714 2331

MO 1757

31 0528 1100

0.58 1.83 SU 1659 0.45 2322 2.39

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Datum Predictions is Lowest Astronomical no warranty of any kind whether If you want to take out your partner and kids yet only haveof a small tinny, there are plenty of DiverTide Whiting Times are in members local standard Zone UTC +10:00) express, implied, statutory or 100m out the front of the Scarborough Boat Harbour. The older have time been(Time getting a feed there, otherwise respect toMoon the New Moon Quarter inaccuracy, Moon Phase Symbols Full taking children out for a safe fish in 8ft of water. They are now using soft plastic worms, squid and live or Firstavailability, currency, completeness, quality or reliability cured worms.

If you would like to learn how to fish, you should think about joining a fishing club. The key to success is to learn the science of fishing – you need to be at the right spot at the right time, using the right gear with the right bait and on the right moon with the right tide. You will get to fish with the best, and as I'm an A Grade veteran, I have taught many juniors and adults how to fish.

of the information or that the information will be fit for any particular purpose or will not infringe any third party Intellectual Property rights.

Stay warm and safe out on the water.

The Bureau's liability for any loss, damage, cost or expense resulting from use of, or reliance on, the information is entirely excluded.

South Queensland Amateur Fishing Club's Association

Copyright of the tidal prediction tables is vested in the Commonwealth of Australia represented by the National Tidal Centre, Bureau of Meteorology.

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