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Simply AFL's Best!

Passion, drive and a love of all things AFL has resulted in Year Nine student, Jessica Day, being considered as one of the top twentyfive AFLW players between the ages of 13 and 15 in Australia.s.

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to Support Children with Heaing Loss

Queenslanders were called on last month, to wear their wackiest shirt or frock up in a colourful costume and get loud for children with hearing loss as part of the12th Annual Loud Shirt Day fundraiser. Many locals took up the challenge.

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JESSICA DAY Simply AFL's Best!

Passion, drive and a love of all things AFL has resulted in Year Nine student, Jessica Day, being considered as one of the top twenty-five AFLW players between the ages of 13 and 15 in Australia. 6

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ess found her love for AFL in primary school when she chose the sport over netball due to its reputation as a contact sport. A fondness for ‘kicking the footy with friends’ developed and as she progressed, Jess discovered that there is much more to AFL than meets the eye.

IF YOU ARE INTO A SPORT THAT IS MORE PHYSICAL, BUT ALSO HAS A STRONG MENTAL ELEMENT TO IT, AFL IS DEFINATELY SOMETHING YOU SHOULD CONSIDER.

“I like the strategy of the game and being taught how to play by our coaches, not simply told what to do,” said Jess. “There is a lot of thinking that needs to be done on the field so if you are into a sport that is more physical, but also has a strong mental element to it, AFL is definitely something you should consider.” Achieving this level of success requires strong commitment with up to four, ninety-minute training sessions and up to two games per week coupled with the academic workload of Year Nine. Ït has been a busy year for Jess who has remained focused on her AFL career goals. “In February this year, I was selected for the Sunshine Coast School Sport Under 15 Girls AFL Representative team,” said Jess. “Then in May, I competed in the Sunshine Coast team at the Queensland School Sport Under 15 Girls AFL State Championships and was selected for the Queensland School Sport representative team.”

“In July, I travelled to Tasmania to compete in the School Sport Australia National Australian Football Carnival where I was selected for the All Australian team.” Whilst being recognised as one of the top twenty-five AFLW players in Australia in her age group is a huge achievement for Jess, AFL is not like Olympic sports where you then get the chance to play internationally. Instead, for the next few years, Jessica will be working hard to maintain her position in the Midfield and improving her game with a view to being accepted by the Brisbane Lions Academy which will open opportunities for Jess to be considered for a Semi-Professional AFLW team. The Brisbane Lions Academy is currently pushing for a State Under 16 team which will compete nationally. The next level of AFLW players are drafted from the Brisbane Lions Academy whose program for developing promising Queensland AFL players between the ages of twelve and eighteen years old is highly regarded. “The most important people to me during this whole process have been my coaches,” said Jess. Ï have played for a variety of coaches and as a result, I have learnt a variety of ways to approach the game both on and off the field.”

Limited Oversight of Antimicrobial use can Endanger Australians

Words: The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia Antimicrobial resistance is one of the greatest challenges facing healthcare in Australia, yet data released last month shows prescription rates in aged care facilities are on the rise and residents and care staff receive limited support to ensure that these medicines are being used effectively. The 2018 Aged Care National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey (NAPS) found that nearly 10 per cent of aged care residents were prescribed antimicrobials. This compares to 8.8 per cent in 2017. “In just one year we have seen a significant and concerning increase in antimicrobial prescribing,” Pharmaceutical Society of Australia National President A/Prof Chris Freeman warned. “The World Health Organisation has named antimicrobial resistance as a global health threat. Antimicrobial resistance means our most powerful medicines, such as antibiotics, may no longer be effective in treating infections like pneumonia.

“Overprescription of antimicrobials and misuse of these life-saving medicines are factors in the rise of resistance.” According to the latest NAPS, antimicrobial review or stop dates are not documented for 58.9 per cent of prescriptions; the documentation of indication was missing for 25.1 per cent of prescriptions, and almost one-fifth of antimicrobials were prescribed for asneeded administration. “This means residents may be taking antimicrobials longer than necessary, or worse when they don’t even need to,” A/Prof Freeman said. “There is no clear finish date or prompt for a health care provider to check in with an aged care resident, or the care staff to make sure they are still taking or have ceased taking an antimicrobial based on their current health. This lack of support to aged care residents and facility staff is putting aged care residents and the wider community at risk from the epidemic of antibiotic resistance. “Pharmacists are experts in medicine, with a primary responsibility at all times

to see that medicines are used safely, effectively and judiciously.” “PSA would like to see the expertise of pharmacists more broadly recognised and utilised. This is again, another example of inappropriate medicine use within aged care, often caused by the prescriber making the wrong decisions about medicines.” “The report, released last month, highlights the real necessity for pharmacists to have more time in aged care facilities and other health care teams to ensure doctors do the right thing with prescribing medicines so that we can improve the safe use of medicines within aged care.” *According to one source an antimicrobial is an agent that kills microorganisms or stops their growth. Antimicrobial medicines can be grouped according to the microorganisms they act primarily against. For example, antibiotics are used against bacteria and antifungals are used against fungi.

New report highlights the $137 billion cost of smoking

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New research has revealed that smoking led to 20,000 preventable deaths and accounted for $136.9 billion in social costs in 2015/16. The release of the new report, Identifying the Social Costs of Tobacco Use in Australia 2015/16 and increased investment in national tobacco control efforts were announced last month by Health Minister Greg Hunt via a video link at the Oceania Tobacco Control Conference. The latest Government announcement will see the Government spend an additional $5 million on a tobacco campaign, in addition to the $20 million over four years previously announced. The new report provides the first update in 15 years on the costs of smoking in Australia, showing a four-time increase in the tangible and intangible costs associated with smoking from an estimated $31.5 billion in 2004/5 to $136.9 billion in the latest report.

Professor Sanchia Aranda, CEO, Cancer Council Australia clarified that although smoking rates had decreased over the last 15 years, the estimated costs of smoking had increased since 2004 due to long lead times from the health effects from smoking, researchers were able to identify and measure a wider range of social costs in their latest analysis, and population growth. “Since analysts last quantified the social costs of smoking, we have been able to identify a wider range of health conditions linked to smoking – diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cataracts and cancers such as liver and bowel cancer. There are now over 50 diseases that we know are directly linked to smoking. “Researchers have also been able to measure further indirect costs of smoking – such as lost work productivity due to caring for someone with a smokingrelated illness and intangible costs such as lost quality of life, pain and suffering.”

Minister’s Hunt recommitted to the goal of reducing smoking rates to 10% by 2025 and will be working with Cancer Council to achieve that goal. “Cancer Council NSW research shows that we can save 100,000 lives this century through lung cancer prevention alone if we can get smoking rates to 10% by 2025The Government has now backed up this goal with the most effective policy measure – mass media public education,” continued Professor Aranda. While Australian smoking rates have dropped dramatically over time, this latest report highlights that the job isn’t done yet. The last, very large and truly national tobacco campaign was in 1997, which cost $9 million and yielded healthcare cost savings of over $740 million, preventing 55,000 deaths. Sustained investment in such a campaign over several years is key to its success.

Tangible costs of smoking identified in the report include $5 billion in lost productivity and worker absences, $2 billion for family members caring for someone with a smoking-related disease and $6.8 billion in health care costs, including the cost of 1.7 million hospital admissions to treat smoking-related conditions.

About two and a half million people are still smoking every day in Australia and tobacco continues to be Australia’s leading cause of preventable disease. The cost of tobacco is not only social and economic but experienced by the families of the 54 Australian lives we lose every day.

Intangible costs, such as the years of life lost from premature deaths in that year or lost quality of life from living with a serious illness, were estimated at a massive $117.7 billion per year.

“All of us have a role to play in reducing the impact and cost of smoking to Australia. It takes a comprehensive and coordinated approach,” said Professor Aranda.

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Work begins on USC Moreton Bay’s atrium

The stunning central atrium of the USC Moreton Bay foundation building at Petrie is starting to take shape.

Yuncken, will have more than 16,000 square metres of floor space when it opens for Semester 1, 2020.

This area, which has been named ‘The Rise’, will be a key focal point on the campus where students can meet, relax and study. It will also provide an impressive venue for university and community events.

It will feature a 460-seat lecture theatre, state-of-the-art learning technology, nursing simulation labs, engineering labs, library facilities and renewable energy initiatives. A virtual tour is available at www.usc.edu.au/ usc-moreton-bay-tour.

USC Chief Operating Officer Dr Scott Snyder said The Rise, which ascends 12m from ground floor to the ceiling, will be able to accommodate a crowd of about 600 people. “The work on it will take three months to complete, and it looks set to become a wonderful place for students to gather or unwind between classes,” he said.

The USC Moreton Bay campus will offer world-class study opportunities for residents in the region, starting with places for up to 1,200 students next year and growing to an expected 10,000 by 2030.

Among almost 50 undergraduate degrees available are four new programs that USC will offer exclusively at USC Moreton Bay. They are a Bachelor of Business (Digital Futures), Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Honours), and a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic) (Honours). Applications to study at USC Moreton Bay are open via QTAC, with degree information at www.usc.edu.au/ moretonbay and details on how to apply at www.usc.edu.au/learn. Prospective students can also apply for scholarships, including Moreton Bay Regional Council Scholarships worth $8,000 per year, via www.usc. edu.au/scholarships-and-bursaries. Below: 'The Rise' Artists impression

“It will be constructed from almost 20 tonnes of steel and purlins, with 2263 bolts and 200 anchors holding it together.” The three-storey foundation building, which was designed by HASSELL Studio and is being constructed by Hansen

BUNNINGS’ MARKETLINK TO OPEN THIS MONTH

The majority of Bunnings’ fans have already heard that, as part of the continued evolution of its digital offer, Bunnings will be launching an online marketplace to meet the changing needs of customers. Bunnings has a dedicated team working on the project, which is expected to be open for business this month. Bunnings’ online marketplace will be known as MarketLink, and it will give customers access to an even wider range of home and lifestyle products.

Home and lifestyle retailers and manufacturers wanting to sell on MarketLink will need to qualify for its Trusted Sellers Program, taking advantage of the power of the Bunnings website which is the third most visited shopping and classified site in Australia. Bunnings’ Managing Director, Mike Schneider said they were already in discussions with a variety of home and lifestyle retailers and manufacturers to join the Trusted Sellers program.

“We’ve had a very positive response from sellers, and we already have more than 8,000 products ready for launch on MarketLink in November,” he said. Through MarketLink, Bunnings customers will have access to a wider range of home and lifestyle products not currently available instore, including indoor furniture, white goods and kitchen appliances, home entertainment, kitchenware and homeware. “MarketLink will feature a wide variety of products, including well-known brands, that are not currently available in Bunnings stores.” “This is about creating a highly curated range of products that extends and complements our in-store range, creating a one-stop-shop for our customers’ home and lifestyle needs – everything from the front gate to the back fence.” Mr Schneider said. “Our focus is on getting the offer right, and we won’t launch until we’re comfortable that the offer is competitive and will be one that is valued by our customers,” Mr Schneider said. Bunnings’ investment in data, digital and the in-store experience is focussed on delivering a competitive and relevant offer wherever and whenever customers choose to shop.

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Getting LOUD for Hearing Loss Did you know that over 12,000 Australian children face every day with a hearing loss? The cost of supporting one child learning to listen and speak averages $10,000 per year for up to six years. Hear and Say called on Queenslanders last month, to wear their wackiest shirt or frock up in a colourful costume and get loud for children with hearing loss as part of the12th Annual Loud Shirt Day fundraiser. Many locals took up the challenge, raising vital funds that give the gifts of sound and speech to children with hearing loss. The specialised Listening and Spoken Language therapy delivered by Hear and Say, combined with the most advanced hearing technology and early intervention, means most children who are deaf or hard of hearing can learn to listen and speak just like their hearing peers.

passionate ambassador for Loud Shirt Day which is celebrated annually on October 18. “Loud Shirt Day is right up our alley, as anyone who follows Rome and our family knows, we love to dress up and have a laugh,” Ms Whelan said. “Hear and Say have been an incredible support since Rome was diagnosed with hearing loss and his world has opened up so much since his cochlear implant was switched on at their Brisbane centre this year. “We definitely get loud on Loud Shirt Day, doing all we can to raise money to help other families facing

a similar journey to the one we’ve experienced.” Each fundraiser’s Loud Shirt Day event looked slightly different, with some getting loud through a celebration at work, while others rallied up support through family, friends or a local community group. A special date to place in your diary now for next year, we encourage our readers to join with friends, families and workmates to embrace the 2020 “incredibly loud and fun” fundraising event. For more information about Loud Shirt Day, please visit www. loudshirtday.com.au.

“Loud Shirt Day is not only an excellent platform to give back to your community and support local children with hearing loss, but it is also an excellent excuse to have a bit of fun and wear your brightest, wackiest colours,” said Hear and Say CEO, Chris McCarthy. “The money raised went directly towards children who are impacted by hearing loss, with $100 enough to cover an appointment to program the cochlear implant of one child.” Morayfield local, Nikki Shadwell is mum to five-year-old Emelia who was diagnosed with bilateral hearing loss at six-months-old. Emelia’s favourite colour is pink, so of course, she got loud wearing her bright pink hearing aids in both ears with extra pride to her mum’s cupcake drive at her Kindergarten for Loud Shirt Day. They joined the Hear and Say family when Emelia reached nine-monthsold to receive support and specialist spoken language and listening therapy so that Emelia could learn to hear, listen and speak. Queensland mum, Renae Whelan, started documenting her family’s journey on social media after her twoyear-old son, Rome, was diagnosed with hearing loss as a baby. With Rome’s cochlear implant and hearing aid now giving him access to sound, and over 40,000 followers on her Instagram, Renae has become a

Above: Emelia Shadwell with Hear and Say Senior Clinician Roxanne Innes

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A Marvellous Make Over for Narangba Valley Tavern Narangba Valley Tavern’s 37/47 Restaurant is a ‘must go’ destination for all foodies with its recent facelift bringing you everything from air conditioning to Ocean Trout and Bay Clams. General Manager, Glenn Spence, thanked the NVT Community for their patience during the renovations as he announced that the new dining experience is now open for business. “The 37/47 Restaurant has been enclosed to allow for the installation of air conditioning, a 105-inch LED screen, a new bar area has been constructed, and extensions have been made to the kitchen,” said Glenn. The popular function room has also been transformed into a stylish destination for parties and gatherings with the courtyard boasting a splash of greenery. Those who prefer the Sports Bar atmosphere will enjoy the new 130-inch LED screen.

The family-friendly dining venue is proudly Australian, privately owned and fondly known as ‘The Heart of Narangba’. “The number one improvement customers will enjoy the new climate control,” said Glenn. “Now we have the warmth during the cold months and coolness to combat the hotter times of the year.” The renovations to the 37/47 Restaurant include a brand-new menu. Head Chef, Kai Hampel, described the new menu as a ‘delightful return of old favourites and the introduction of some flavoursome new style dishes’. The menu ranges from NVT classics of Chicken Schnitzels, Steak Burgers, refreshing salads, great seafood and steaks to brand new mouthwatering dishes such as Lemon Myrtle & Mango Chicken Scaloppini and Ocean Trout & Bay Clams.

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37/47 Restaurant can be easily referred to as an ultimate experience with many memorable experiences for Foodies and families. However, due to its popularity, bookings are highly recommended. Perhaps a perfect time to experience the new look at Narangba Valley Tavern is during the FREE Bon Jovi Tribute Show on November 30 from 7.30 pm to 10 pm. ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ is the number one tribute to Bon Jovi in Australia, featuring the rocking vocals of Carter Röser and paying homage to all the greatest hits from one of the world's Ultimate Bands. To book a table at the 37/47 Restaurant contact 3497 1000. With over 250 seats and the ability to cater for group bookings up to 50 guests, you can be guaranteed that Narangba Valley Tavern’s new look will exceed all expectations.

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Just how important are tailored resumes, squeaky clean social media profiles and comprehensive cover letters? We asked employers* to share – and you might be surprised at their answers. MYTH 1: It’s creepy or weird to be creative with your resume Most of us want to impress a potential employer, but that can mean we play it safe with our resumes. But did you know going out on a limb creatively can be a good thing? Our research finds while most of us like to stick to tradition, more than half of employers say they love it when job seekers do something creative to catch their attention. Making a video resume is a creative idea that appeals to some employers. Our research also finds calling to follow up on an application, or asking to speak to the manager when delivering your resume are other methods potential employers appreciate. TRUTH: More than half of employers love it when job seekers do something creative to catch their attention. MYTH 2: It’s essential to tailor your resume and cover letter If there’s anything that’s been drummed into us when we’re looking for work, it’s that we absolutely must tailor our cover letter and resume to suit a particular role. While most of us think we have to do this (71%), the truth is only 50% of potential employers will skip past resumes if they haven’t been tailored.

What employers really look for in your resume And perhaps surprisingly, only 30% of employers would skip past resumes that don’t have a cover letter. While cover letters aren’t vital to all, career coach Leah Lambart from Relaunch Me does recommend them. “You can stand out in the recruitment process by writing a cover letter that shows some of your specific personality traits and interests rather than just writing a cover letter highlighting generic skills,” she says. TRUTH: Half of employers will still consider a resume if it hasn’t been tailored, and only 30% would skip a resume if it didn’t have a cover letter. MYTH 3: The longer your resume, the better You may have enough experience to fill four pages, but the majority of employers(79%) prefer short, one- to two-page resumes. The key, Lambart says, is a brief resume with enough content for an employer to make a decision. “Highlight your transferable skills, a snapshot of your experience in a table format and then details for two or three of your most relevant positions,” she says. “Ensure the content is achievement-focused rather than listing every responsibility and task you’ve ever completed.” TRUTH: Employers prefer short resumes (1-2 pages).

MYTH 4: It doesn’t matter what my resume looks like Looks do matter when it comes to resumes – 85% of those involved in the recruitment process agree a wellpresented resume is more likely to catch their attention. “A well-presented and formatted resume is a must,” Lambart says. “It must be easy to read with plenty of white space between sections and have a consistent font throughout. The document needs to be easy to follow in regards to career history, and key skills need to be easily identified.” TRUTH: A well-presented resume is very important to potential employers. MYTH 5: Employers always look at your social media While most of us (80%) think employers are viewing our social media accounts, the truth is only 60% are. So how deep do we need to go with cleaning up our profiles? Lambart says it can be important to audit your social media posts for specific industries. “For some roles, such as sales, it is important to be well connected, so it’s likely your online presence will be reviewed to see your connections and whether you are as social and outgoing as you say,” Lambart says. Truth: Just over half of potential employers will look at your social media profiles. AU Source: Independent research conducted by Nature on behalf of SEEK. Interviewing 4800 Australians annually * Employers are those who have had some level of hiring responsibility in their role.

Intensive Swimming Lessons at Sesame Lane prepares children for school

Here in the Sunshine State, many children swim and spend more time in the water than our Southern States. Water Safety has been a hot topic with the introduction of the Queensland Water Safety Program in all Queensland Primary Schools. From this year all schools are undergoing swimming lessons and are being taught water safety skills.

“We are passionate about having our Kindergarten children school-ready, and this is just another way we can help. By offering swimming lessons at Kindergarten, we are ensuring that Sesame Lane children have been exposed to swimming lessons and know basic water safety. Ensuring our children know the safety rules around water and learning swimming basics is an important part of keeping children safe. In Term 1 we offered swimming at selected centres, and we had an amazing response so have rolled it out at all our long daycare centres”, says Beth Oxley Marketing Manager.

In line with this, Sesame Lane has followed suit and are now offering intensive swimming lessons for Kindergarten children during terms 1 and 4 of the Kindergarten year at no additional cost to families. With 14 long daycare centres in the Moreton Bay, Sesame Lane uses the expertise of Sam Riley Swim School at North Lakes, Grace Swim School at Rothwell and Burpengary Aquatics ad Burpengary East.

This is just another way Sesame Lane inspires learning early. Sesame Lane is a family-owned and operated group of early education services with 13 locations across the Moreton Bay region for 30 years’ experience. Sesame Lane - Happy Healthy Learners.

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Camping Trips Beneficial for Mental Health

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Richness’ report has revealed those who regularly go caravan and camping are not only happier but also more satisfied, optimistic and energised than those who do not. Data collected throughout the report demonstrated: •

96% of campers believe that camping can make you happier; 95% of campers believe that camping reduces stress; and Campers are less bored, frustrated and lonely than non-campers.

There are many different ways of taking care of our mental health, but did you know camping holidays are one of them?

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We’ve all heard of the phrase ‘happy campers’, but it turns out the urban myth has a lot of truth behind it.

Camping has also been proven to be beneficial for relationships, with 85% of campers feeling closer to their spouse or partner compared to 65% of noncampers.

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Trips in nature offer a chance to disconnect from technology and enjoy a stress-free break from busy day-to-day life, with 94% of campers believing that camping creates happy memories. Not only do trips make campers happier, but they also allow people to connect with themselves and their feelings, with 53% of women and 44% of men strongly agreeing that camping trips enabled them to gather their thoughts. So, there you have it- caravan and camping trips really could be the secret ingredient to improving your health and happiness!

BPW North Lakes Help Students Achieve their Goals Slapping a sausage on a piece of bread in the name of education has never been done with such gusto as the women from North Lakes Business and Professional Women club snap their tongs for their last fundraiser of the year. BPW North Lakes members will be running the Bunnings North Lakes barbecue on Saturday, November 16 to raise funds for their inaugural Education Bursary. One student from each of the six schools who have registered to be part of the bursary program will receive $500 to be used for their education. BPW North Lakes Secretary and Bursary Committee Chairperson Jeanette Fornier said the bursary was created to ensure women and girls in the Moreton Bay region thrived. “Education is so important, and as a club, we wanted to ensure women and girls are supported in their school journey so they can achieve the goals they set,” Ms Fornier said. “Quality education is the fourth United Nations Sustainable Development Goal which is supported by BPW International, and we want to contribute to that goal on a local level.” The Lakes College is one of the schools participating in the bursary. Head of Secondary Shane Bowden said it was important for their students to connect with the community and develop relation-ships. “Our school has a strong focus on education and learning, but we also recognise there are many av-enues

BPW North Lakes President Laurene Coates and BPW North Lakes Secretary Jeanette Fornier together with The Lakes College students Tiana Parsons and Tay-lor Outridge

available to our students, in their pursuit of finding their own path,” Mr Bowden said. “We encourage our students to have goals, be ambitious and explore a variety of different pathways to success. “Having a partnership with BPW North Lakes is a great opportunity for our students to meet and learn from inspiring women in the community.” The Lakes College students Taylor Outridge and Tiana Parsons said the bursary was a good oppor-tunity to be part of. “A bursary is a great way to help with our education, and we look forward to applying,” Miss Outridge said.

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“We recently went to a workshop run by the club, and it was so powerful to hear their stories and to be inspired to be the best I can for myself, family and friends.” The six schools which are participating in the bursary along with The Lakes College are Deception Bay State High School, Mueller College, St Eugene College, Grace Lutheran College Rothwell and Mt Maria College Petrie. The bursary will be announced in May 2020 during Business Week. The North Lakes BPW Barbecue will be at Bunnings North Lakes Saturday, November 16 from 8 am - 4 pm so come along and support a great cause. For further information about the club visit BPW North Lakes Facebook Page.

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by men! for men! Yoga, along with its benefits, is widely accepted in our community. Attend a class, and you could be forgiven for thinking yoga is not a place for those of us who are not flexible, have some body issues or is a place where women rule. Or is it? It’s a rather large turn of events considering the ‘First Lady of Yoga’, Indra Devi, was only accepted to study Modern Yoga in 1930. Before 1930, yoga was primarily considered as a practice exclusively for men to build strong bodies and minds, warriors and soldiers. As men of all ages slowly wake up to the benefits of yoga, ex-Army physical training instructor and heavy mining equipment mechanic, Guy Gibson, has been practising yoga for over ten years and has made it his mission to get more men onto the mat with his Yoga4BlokesTM Yoga Classes. “Martial arts influence our classes and ancient warrior strength and conditioning practices such as clubs and maces to create a unique warrior flavoured yoga experience,” said Guy. “I want to get men moving. I want men to know yoga is a fantastic low impact way to get fit and healthy. It will challenge them in ways they would not have even thought of.” Yoga is renowned for relieving stress and tension through both physical

movement and breath control. It helps increase flexibility, balance and stability, resulting in increased strength and muscular durability. For those seeking to shed those extra kilos, yoga kickstarts the metabolism, balances cortisol levels and releases healthy hormones into the body. “I think the greatest thing you can do as a man and father is to lead by example,” said Guy. “Our children mimic what we do, not what we say. Yoga provides the opportunity for you

to exercise regularly without pounding the crap out of your body like you were eighteen again.” If you are a man who wants to be challenged every time you come onto the mat, whether that is a hard-core Power Yoga session or the challenge of just sitting with your monkey mind, email Guy at fifthelementyoga@ mail.com and join the movement to rebalance the yoga gender equation.

Guy Gibson’s Yoga Excuse Busters! Excuse #1: Yoga is for chicks. Guy’s Thoughts: Yoga was developed in India by men. In many cultures around the world, yoga is equally practised by men and women. As usual, we are a bit slow to catch on in Australia. What do the girls know that we don’t, I wonder? Excuse #2: I am not flexible enough. Guy’s Thoughts: Exactly why you should be doing yoga! One of the reasons we do yoga is to develop flexibility within our capability. I’m pretty sure you didn’t bench press 150 kg the very first time you went to the gym, why would yoga be any different?

Excuse #3: Yoga is too easy. It’s not an exercise. Guy’s Thoughts: This is not what the guys say the day after their first class. General soreness is common as you start using your body in a new way and switching on muscles you never knew you had. Excuse #4: I’m not into all the spiritual stuff associated with yoga Guy’s Thoughts: Not all yoga contains chants or spirituality in any way, shape or form. Some yoga will focus on developing strength, stability and mobility.

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Kallangur’s Belinda Harris inspires USC graduates “Define your own success and never compare yourself, or your success, with others.” That was the inspirational message delivered by access and inclusion advocate Belinda Harris of Kallangur (pictured) when she presented the graduand response at her USC graduation this week. The 32-year-old graduated with a double major in tourism, leisure and event management, and marketing, and was also awarded the university’s highest honour – a Chancellor’s Medal – in recognition of her impressive grade point average (GPA) of 6.58 and devotion to disability advocacy and volunteer work.

“However, I learnt from my university journey and my mentors that there are many definitions of success. I now define success in my life by the goals I accomplish and making a difference by continuing to pursue my passion for an inclusive society. “I encourage my fellow graduates to define success in your own terms, achieve it by your own rules and

do not let anyone convince you otherwise.” A devoted volunteer, Belinda was a student representative on the ViceChancellor and President's Equity and Diversity Committee, a member of USC Enactus, an Orientation Week volunteer from 2016-2019 and a USC National Student Volunteer Week Expo volunteer in 2018. “The reason why I volunteer in the community is for not only my own enjoyment and personal development but to show others that you can do anything you want no matter your circumstances,” Belinda said. “I wanted to be able to demonstrate to others that being in a wheelchair is no limitation to being an active and contributing member of a community, and to help break the stigma and change perceptions of people with a disability, to promote inclusiveness,” she said.

“One of my biggest fears coming into university was that I wouldn’t be successful in a business career,” Belinda told her fellow graduates. “I hadn’t seen nor heard of many people like me in wheelchairs with a speech impairment being successful in the business world or leading a high-profile organisation,” she said.

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New Laws a Major Win for Queensland Abuse Survivors

Words: Maurice Blackburn Lawyers

Lawyers for abuse survivors welcomed the Queensland Government’s announcement last month that it will extend the definition of abuse to include serious physical and psychological abuse, set aside the statute of limitations for these survivors to pursue civil claims, and reverse the onus of proof on institutions in these matters. Maurice Blackburn National Head of Abuse Law Michelle James said the changes would significantly improve access to justice for abuse survivors in Queensland. “The Queensland Government’s extension of the definition of abuse to include serious physical and psychological abuse opens the possibility of making claims for many

more survivors, who will be able to claim for civil damages and personal injury,” Ms James said. Ms James said the removal of the statute of limitations in serious physical and psychological abuse matters is also extremely important. "As the Royal Commission showed us, the effects of abuse suffered as a child are significant and lifelong,” Ms James said. “It is inherently unjust to have any kind of time limit on when a child victim can take legal action, as the survivors of abuse often take many years to even speak about what happened to them, let alone ask for any kind of help or redress.

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“These welcome reforms reflect the need to afford survivors the time to pursue their legal options if they wish to. “In addition, the reversal of the onus of proof for the survivors of physical and psychological abuse will help to prevent institutions where abuse has occurred from avoiding their legal responsibilities.” Said Ms James. Ms James commended the Queensland Government for these reforms, enabling many more survivors to access their full legal rights to compensation in the civil courts.

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Peripheral neuropathy (PN) refers technically to any condition arising from nerve damage in the limbs and extremities, but the term is mostly used in relation to generalised nerve damage, rather than disorders which affect only single nerves. PN has varying causes and symptoms including numbness, pain, burning and tingling. In some patients, it causes very distressing restless legs. Although common, PN can be difficult to diagnose clinically, as the symptoms can be both invisible and subjective – as always, there is no objective way to quantify or compare pain-levels between patients. For example, severe pain experienced by one person may be perceived and described as discomfort by another. Similarly, different patients can describe apparently similar symptoms of PN as either “burning” or “tingling”. Furthermore, PN can mimic other conditions and can be silent, making it easy to miss, or leading to an incorrect diagnosis without objective evidence.

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Caboolture PCYC Fundraiser Success

CSC Group’s annual Charity Golf Day has raised $9,500 for the Caboolture PCYC’s Braking the Cycle program. The charity golf day saw 132 players showing their support by digging deep in their pockets to raise the much-needed funds, according to CSC Group CEO Kelvin Patch.

“It was a fantastic day, and we are very grateful to all of our sponsors and suppliers who contributed to the day. “This is the 15th year we have run the event, and we’re proud to be able to help boost this new program to the Caboolture region.”

corporate partners.

With the support of government, community and corporate partners, Braking the Cycle is currently offered at 42 PCYC clubs across Queensland and is now proudly offered at the Caboolture PCYC. The program has received numerous awards for road safety, community, and crime and violence prevention including the prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Award in December 2018.

The CSC Group’s $9,500 donation will go towards purchasing a manual vehicle which will provide an avenue for participants needing a manual license to apply for jobs. PCYC is always looking for more mentors to join the volunteer driver mentors team; even if it is just an hour a week! For more information about the PCYC Braking the Cycle program or to sign up as a driver mentor, visit the pcyc. org.au website.

PCYC’s Braking the Cycle program provides support to learner drivers without access to a supervisor or a registered vehicle to complete their logbook hours. The program aims to provide young people with increased employment opportunities, community connection and driver education. Since 2013, PCYC Braking the Cycle has helped over 1,350 young people obtain their driver’s licence through a network of over 700 volunteer mentor drivers, over 50 vehicles and the support from more than 50 government, community and

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Moreton Bay to Host Major Sporting Events in 2020 Major sporting events have kicked an estimated $18 million into the Moreton Bay Region over the past two years, and already the 2020 calendar is shaping up to be one of the most lucrative yet. Council has invested close to $60,000 to help secure ten major sporting competitions in 2020, which will bring more than 10,000 competitors and spectators and pump an estimated $7.3 million into the local economy. “Council’s record investment into state-of-the-art sporting infrastructure is paying off, with an increasing number of state and national leagues looking to stage elite competitions in Moreton Bay Region,” said Councillor Peter Flannery. “Over the past three years we’ve spent more than $100 million transforming sporting infrastructure around our region, and it’s not just so that local kids have the best training surfaces to push themselves to become the best athletes possible.” This has been a strategic business decision which has seen 21 major state and national level sporting events held here since 2018, attracting 25,159 competitors and spectators and injecting an estimated $18 million into our local economy. And that’s just the start. Councillor Flannery hopes to see every elitelevel playing surface in our region hosting state and national events,

and Council is already working on the 2021 calendar.

Moreton Bay Region next year are outlined below:

Spokesperson for Sport, Councillor Koliana Winchester said the return on investment spoke for itself with sporting competitions which can run over three or four days providing valuable visitor nights for our tourism industry.

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2020 Oceania Triathlon Union Oceania Championship

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2020 Baseball Queensland State Championship Events

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2020 Country Woman’s Golf Championship

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2020 Queensland School Sport Softball Championship

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2020 Softball Qld Masters Championships

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2020 Table Tennis National Schools Championship

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“That’s why we’re investing a massive $34 million this financial year into sport and recreation projects across our region to ensure these teams keep coming back,” said Councillor Winchester. “We’ve got all the right ingredients - Moreton Bay Region is easy to get around, there’s an abundance of accommodation options to suit all budgets, and the hospitality of our region is second to none.” “This is invaluable business for local hoteliers, restaurants and retailers because sporting competitions are often held during the shoulder seasons for tourism, which lifts their bottom-line.” “We know from the positive feedback of event-goers that local businesses roll out the red carpet to welcome these visitors to our region and many choose to extend their stay beyond the event to really enjoy the sights of our region.” The State and National sporting events that will be hosted in the

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Cervicogenic Headache Words: Moreton All Body Care

Neck headache, or as it is known medically - a cervicogenic headache, is a secondary headache disorder caused by a neck joint problems. These headaches can originate from a variety of musculoskeletal and neurovascular structures in your upper neck; including the upper three neck joints, C2/3 disc, spinal cord coverings, and neck muscles. Dysfunction in these areas can trigger pain signals that travel to your trigeminocervical nucleus in your brainstem. This information is then transmitted into your brain and interpreted as a headache. In simple terms, your neck joints can cause this headache if they are either too stiff or move too much (e.g. wobbly and unsupported by weak muscles) or are locked in an abnormal joint position. Once your neck joint becomes stressed and painful, the pain signals are referred to the trigeminocervical nucleus in your brainstem, and you start to feel a headache or, in some cases, face pain. Muscles in your neck and shoulder blades can also cause a headache when they are overworked, tight or in spasm that can be a result of poor posture. Nerves in your upper neck can also cause a headache when they are

directly pinched by extra bony growths, e.g. arthritis, disc bulges or swelling. The results can result in nerve irritation or a reduction in the neural motion known as neuromechanosensitivity or abnormal neurodynamics. Irritation of your upper neck structures refer pain messages along the nerves and cause your headache. Signs and Symptoms The common sign and symptoms of cervicogenic headache include: • Headache that radiates from the back to the front of your head and behind your eye. • Headache that is worsened or eased by a neck movement, a sustained posture, stomach sleeping or with your head turned to one side. • The headache normally appears to be worse on one side of the head • Headaches also appears to ease up when you apply pressure temporarily, or you massage your neck or the base of your skull • Tenderness at the top of the neck and base of the skull. • Neck stiffness or a mild loss of movement, although this is sometimes is only subtle • One of the main differences between a cervicogenic headache and migraine is that

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physiotherapy treatment of your neck can alter or relieve your headache immediately. What can a physiotherapist do? Physiotherapists can aid in the treatment of cervicogenic headaches by: • Loosening or unlocking Stiff neck joints via joint mobilisation (gentle gliding techniques) • Specific deep neck muscle strengthening exercises for postural muscles • Stretching, massage, acupuncture, dry needling for tight or overactive muscle • Nerve dysfunction may be addressed by the physiotherapist depending upon the specific examination findings • Posture correction exercises • Advice and education on how to prevent neck dysfunction in the future, e.g. awkward neck positions, postures to avoid and good posture. If you are suffering from headaches, our Physiotherapists at Moreton All Body Care may be able to help get them under control for you. Give us a call at either our Narangba or Burpengary clinics to make an appointment on 38869470 or 38886699.

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Caboolture’s Senior Coach Steps Down Photo: MMM photography

Nathan Walker, Caboolture Football Club senior coach, has announced that he will step down from the role, after a decorated seven-year tenure. A man of few words but an unbridled commitment to the game, Walker said he had achieved all he set out to do with Caboolture Football Club. “I’ve had an amazing seven years as senior coach,” he said. “Taking the team from the Sunshine Coast to Football Brisbane then from Capital 4 into the Brisbane Premier League has honestly exceeded my expectations. “As with any organisation it hasn’t all been smooth sailing, and there is no hiding the fact that club management and I have not always seen eye to eye – but this is an amicable parting of ways, and I’m looking forward to the next opportunity that football will present.” A coach loved by his players; Walker has been instrumental in guiding numerous teams within the Caboolture Football Club family. This year, he has been senior coach of six teams; the Senior Men’s, including two Under 18 teams, City 7 and the Under 14 girls. “Nathan has revolutionised our senior team and has taken us from cellar dwellers in the Sunshine Coast league to a team that challenged for a finals spot in its first year in the Brisbane Premier League,” said Caboolture Football Club President Paul Shorter who described Walker’s dedication as unprecedented.

Sports Club Launches New Community Fund North Lakes Sports Club have officially launched their new Rising Star Fund which provides financial assistance to talented athletes, coaches and officials in the local area. “We understand that the costs required to compete in representative sport can quickly pile up, so the club is here to help,” said Tony Clarke, Sport & Community Manager for the CSC Group. “Through our existing Sporting Development Fund, we already know that the North Lakes and surrounding community has plenty of emerging talent, so we expect interest in the Rising Stars Fund to be very strong,” added Clarke. The program has been replicated from the successful Caboolture Sports Club Rising Stars Fund program which began in 2000 and has now provided

more than $350,000 in donations to over 1,200 recipients over the past ten years. Rising Stars applicants can be of any age (although parents of juniors must apply on behalf of their child) and can be athletes, coaches or competition officials who have gained high-level selection or event entry. To be eligible for funding, applicants must meet various criteria including being a current member of the CSC Group; reside in divisions Four or Seven of Moreton Bay Regional Council; and, provide official proof of selection or entry into a recognised regional, state or national sporting event. Amounts of up to $150 for regional, $250 for state and $400 for nationallevel selections can be provided,

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depending on the level of event entry, and applicants can apply each time they receive a high-level selection. Funding for Rising Stars Fund and the club’s existing Sporting Development Fund is provided by the members of North Lakes Sports Club. “For the thousands of North Lakes Sports Club members and guests, we think it’s fantastic to know that the club’s profits are going back into the local community through its funding programs,” Clarke concluded. Applications are assessed monthly and must be submitted only through the online form found within the Sport and Community section of North Lakes Sports Club website. For more information, visit www. northlakessports.com.au or call 1300 006 572.

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Acupuncture - Getting to the Point of Lower Back Pain Words: Michele Johnson, Acupuncturist, Zen Chi Natural Therapies, North Lakes

Lower back pain conservatively affects around 70% of the adult population in Australia. Backache is one of the major causes of human suffering and pain, and each year many valuable working hours are lost because of it. Acupuncture provides a highly effective therapy in the treatment and relief of this widespread pain and discomfort. If you are suffering any kind of backache, it could be the result of any one or a combination of some of the following problems: 1. Physical Trauma Damage to ligaments, tendons and muscle sprain (caused by accidents, lifting, incorrect bending, and overwork). 2. Emotional Muscle spasm from anxiety, stress or simply being up tight. 3. Structural Changes: Usually a process of aging where discs degenerate, and arthritic conditions prevail. The really great thing about acupuncture is that it offers you drug-free pain control, putting your whole system back on track by balancing all your bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy balances. If you are bothered by persistent back pain, see your local Acupuncturist and help make your weekdays feel like weekends.

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st Day of the Dead Party 1Sports Celebrate the Day of the Dead at the Smirnoff Ladies Night Party, Caboolture Club from 6pm â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;til late. Have your face decorated by our face painter plus

dress up for fantastic best-dressed prizes. Dance along with our party DJ or even join in on the party game... FREE EVENT | 18+ From 10pm. For more information visit cabsports.com.au/event/day-of-the-dead-party

th Annual Indigenous Football Tournament 7 This event is being held from 9am Thursday 7th to 4pm Saturday 9th November, 2019 at the Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex, Burpengary. Open Men and

Open Women teams from around Australia will come together to share their love of football and play the World game. High profile players such as Adam Sarota, Jade North, George Freeman, Tahj Minniecon, and more will participate. For further information email ausindigfootballcorp@gmail.com or call Tournament Coordinator- Damian Munday 0431 573 904 or Youth Coordinator - Nathan Walker 0450 920 277.

th Sit Down Comedy Club 8 Jenny Wynter and Anthony Salame light up the Discovery Lounge at North Lakes Sports Club with their sense of humour for Sit Down Comedy Club's NOVEMBER

show! Jenny is known for her spontaneous and interactive style of comedy that is also warm, friendly and engaging. Anthony's take on urban living has proven universally hilarious and he has performed at all of Australia's top comedy venues! Enjoy a two-course alternate drop dinner on the night and get a group together for a hilarious night out. T&Cs apply | 18+ event | Online booking fees apply. For More information visit northlakessports.com.au/event/sit-down-comedy-club

Why not grab a bite at one of these great, local venues!

70s Disco Fever - North Lakes Sports Club

Our spacious, air conditioned, Bar & Grill boasts a 250 seated restaurant with a large covered kids playground and an indoor electronic play area. Designed for all tastes and a family focus the Bar & Grill can seat bookings from 2 to groups of 50. Exciting New Menu! Check us out on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date.

@NVTavern

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

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

@ValleyCoffeeNarangba

Address: Narangba Valley S/Centre Contact: 3385 5161 Hours: Weekdays 7am to 3pm Weekends 7.30am to 12noon Online: Facebook @VallleyCoffeeNarangba

Light meal menu. Home-baked cakes & slices. Non-profit cafe. Supporting the needs of our community locally and globally. Family-friendly including childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playground. Catering for parties and events.

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Address: 793 Oakey Flat Road, Morayfield Contact: 5431 1220 Email: creeksidecafe@interseed.org.au Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm Sat 8am to 2pm Sun 9am to 1pm

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th Pearl Jam & The 90’s Alternative 9 Presenting “ALIVE” the Australian tribute to one of the most iconic bands in rock history – PEARL JAM! With a massive catalogue of nine studio albums spanning more than two

decades and record sales exceeding 60 million worldwide, Pearl Jam have not only survived being the most popular band of the 90’s grunge explosion but thrived in its aftermath to become one of the most influential and enduring rock acts of all time. FREE ENTRY | 18+ from 10pm | Show starts 8.30pm at Caboolture Sports Club. nd 70s Disco Fever 22 Originating from the urban nightlife scene, 70's music is widely popular still to this day. Think our very own Bee Gees, the Jackson 5 and The Village People plus... hits including

Dancing Queen, Tiny Dancer & Queen's We Will Rock You. Step back in time for one night only at North Lakes Sports Club, Discovery Nightclub's 70's Disco Fever party! Show us your best 70's dress up to win best-dressed prizes and dance the night away... Tickets: $10 prepurchased or $15 at the door | 18+ event |Online booking fees apply. For more information visit northlakessports.com.au/event/70s-disco-fever

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rd A Victorian Christmas Fair 23 The Abbey Museum is opening its doors for a Victorian-style Christmas celebration from 10am to 3pm. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to ride a penny farthing or play Victorian fair games like the coconut shy and potato races then this Christmas fair is unmissable. The market stalls will have plenty of Victorian Christmas themed items and food to keep you occupied. For more information visit abbeymuseum.com.au

th 80s n 90s RnB Dance Party Tribute Show 30 A massive tribute to RNB groove party anthems at North Lakes Sports Club from the 80’s, 90’s and beyond…Justin Stephenson and Melanie are the RNB groove masters in a show backed by skilled musicians and captivating hip hop dancers.

Dance along to the hits of Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Chaka Kharn and many more in a night of free entertainment. FREE ENTRY | Plus DJ til late! | This is an 18+ event.

With three dining outlets, there’s something for all taste buds & budgets at Queensland’s 2019 Club of the Year. Choose from The Mill Restaurant, Laneway Café or Tempo Lounge & Bar.

@cabsports

Address: 19-27 Station Rd, Morayfield Contact: 5497 9711 Hours: Open daily from 9am Online: www.cabsports.com.au

Serving both dark and medium roasted coffee to suit all tastes. Come and share our passion and enthusiasm for coffee. CAPPY HOUR MON TO FRI 6AM TO 7AM 10% OFF food + drink combos

@GloriaJean’sCoffeesAUS(Burpengary)

Address: Burpengary Plaza, Next to Woolworths Hours: Weekdays 6am to 5.30pm Sat 7am to 4.30pm | Sun8.30am to 4pm

Queensland’s newest club featuring a modern Australian a-la-carte Restaurant with full table service and a great range of freshly prepared Cafe meals, treats and drinks. Banyan Restaurant: Lunch from 11.30am | Dinner from 5.30pm

@northlakessports

Crave Cafe: Daily from 10am Address: 36-42 Flinders Parade, North Lakes Contact: 1300 006 572 Online: www.northlakessports.com.au

Now open for Weekend Breakfasts! All day Breakfats Menu - Saturday & Sunday from 7am. Your choice of fresh beef, lamb, chicken or seafood placed on top of a lava stone and cooked to your desired level of perfection.

@stonesnorthlakes

Address: 12 Endeavour Blvd, North Lakes Contact: 3385 0347 Hours: View hours on our website Online: www.stonesnorthlakes.com.au

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Handmade Samford Christmas Market This free, curated market is home to 40 makers with live music and fine food at The Old Samford Church Hall and grounds. The market will be held November 2nd from 9.00am to 2.00pm, highlighting the best in handmade design with an emphasis on ethical, stylish and handcrafted wares. For more information visit www.love-handmade. com.au.

“Done! That’s a wrap! Brilliant stuff, I think this is ready for release!” I tune out my producer’s hackneyed, cliched phrases. Truth is, I’m never going to feel comfortable releasing the music until it sounds exactly the way I want it to, and that’s never going to happen in this industry. There’s always something that I feel needs tweaking, and I refuse to leave until it’s finished. I have a great voice, and I know that, but sometimes… I don’t know. It’s a little hard to stop recording.

The Handmade Expo The Handmade Expo will have all their amazing stalls there for you to get the most beautiful unique gifts just in time for Christmas. When you purchase handmade, you are buying hours of love and care that has gone into every design made. Held at the huge indoor Strathpine Community Centre, Mecklem Street, Strathpine. Loads of Carparking, free entry lots for the kiddies to do. A great day out for the whole family. 9am to 1pm, Sunday 10th November.

Redcliffe Boutique Christmas Market A curated market established in 2013 and showcasing locally made wares in a welcoming environment. If you love discovering the work of makers, artists and designers please diarise the date! Mingle with the makers, stay for coffee, learn from live demonstrations, enjoy great food truck eats and play in the sand! Over fifty curated stalls, live music, and more from 8am to 2pm on Saturday 16th November. For more information visit www.love-handmade.com. au.

Eatons Hill Hotel 80s Mania The Kings of Wishful Thinking will lead an awesome line up of 80s artists touring together in a show loaded with enough hits to satisfy even the most radical party goers. Joining Go West will be Pseudo Echo, A Flock of Seagulls, The Cutting Crew and Wang Chung in what promises to be the 80s night of the year. Spike your hair, find your leg warmers, pop on your parachute pants and be ready rock out to the biggest hits by some of the most popular artists of the 80s on Friday 22nd November from 7pm to midnight. For more information visit eatonshillhotel.com. au/event/80s-mania/

Fortunately, Joseph, one of my writers, is more sympathetic towards my motivations. “Sam, you can stop now. It’s okay. If you still want to record tomorrow, then we’ll sort it out then. You can step away from this.” This sort of pep talk is routine, pretty much, which is why I depend on it so much. My music is one thing I’ll never stop working on, but it’s also something that I’m not too fixated on. Joseph takes me home, making sure that I’m not distracted by something along the way. “See you later,” he waves, and I nod in response. I turn my handle four times before opening the door; it’s a habit that I’ve fallen into and is now impossible for me to break out of. I enter the house at exactly 7:00 in the evening, which puts a warm smile on my face. It means I don’t have to wait outside for another hour before entering and getting ready for bed. My dinner is already cooked and stored in the fridge; I simply have to microwave it for the necessary four minutes before eating. It’s this sort of routine that provides me with an impetus to move forward with my life. It’s indescribably important to me; in fact, there’s only one

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part of my routine that I dislike. That part is due today. In fact, it’s due every Sunday, where I have to leave the house at 8:13. Five minutes to go now. My psychologists said that there were things that I could do to help with my OCD, but I’m not entirely convinced they would work with something this severe. I’m not entirely sure that I want them to work. It’s how I live and breathe. The clock ticks over, and I hoist my rucksack up and over my shoulder. One, two, three… four turns of the handle and I can leave the house and go for a hunt. The only problem is that I have to be back home before 9:00. That’s just how it’s supposed to happen. Thankfully, a window calls to my attention. The streetlights are shimmering in the class, and the shop looks deserted. I pull out my lock kit and stick the pick inside the door. It clicks, the only real noise I make during the entire ordeal. It clicks shut behind me, and I turn on the flashlight, shining it around. I grab some of the valuables and force them roughly into the bag. I need to be quickly, thanks to my self-imposed deadline. Some things clink and shatter as they fall to the bottom of the fabric; that’s okay. The objects aren’t the important process for this whole thing. It’s just the action. I hear a bang from behind me and whip around in shock. Uniformed officers are filing into the room. “Hands up!” They shout at me, assuming I have a weapon of some sort. I don’t; I never would. Some of the light is shut off. “Wait a minute. Is that—?” This wasn’t part of the routine.

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History of an Iconic Newspaper It was a desperate need for news and independence expressed by early Brisbane free settlers that saw the birth of Queensland’s first newspaper ‘The Moreton Bay Courier’, a sixpenny, four-page weekly edition in 1846. This newspaper was to become the forerunner of today’s ‘The Courier Mail’. One hundred seventy-three years ago, Brisbane was a small settlement struggling to free itself from its cruelly repressive convict past. Earlier, in 1842, after 17 years of convict settlement, the shackles were broken with the Puzzle 39 (Hard, difficulty 0.63) announcement that Brisbane land wasrating available for free settlement.

The first land sale in Brisbane took place in 1843, but with a poor water supply and roads little more than rough dirt tracks carved out by bullock carts, the thousand or so free settlers were angry at their dismissive treatment by a disinterested colonial government in Sydney. On visiting Brisbane, the unpopular governor, Sir George Gipps, pompously observed that Brisbane would never amount to little more than a small village. Stirred by the governor’s arrogance and a growing desire for independence from New South Wales, a spark of settler rebellion was born. The settlers asked an unemployed journalist, Arthur Lyon, who had only recently arrived in Brisbane, to start a local newspaper. With assurances of support from 100 subscribers as well as tradespeople and graziers promising to advertise in the paper, Lyon asked another southern-based newspaperman, James Swan, to join him as a partner in the fledgling business. The first edition, printed on a small Colombian made hand printing

press in rundown premises in Queen Street, was sold on Brisbane streets. Unfortunately, the Lyon/Swan partnership was short-lived. Within a year Lyon had resigned, leaving Swan to assume sole ownership of the newspaper. In 1859, the year that Queensland attained its independence from New South Wales, Swan sold the newspaper to Thomas Stephens, no doubt happy that his newspaper had contributed to Queensland’s independence. After several names and ownership changes, including bankruptcy, the newspaper was relaunched in August 1933 with its present moniker, ‘The Courier Mail’. Illustration: Maddy Bull

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