OurNarangba & Burpengary Magazine June 2017

JUNE 2017 EDITION 26

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Tonya McGinley The Face Behind the Relish News:

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Muay Thai Champion Local News | Community Stories | Puzzles &blub Morehere 1 On The Cover: Tonya McGinley, Founder of Relish It. Photo by Pixels and Spice Photography

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Welcome to June. Not only is it the end of another financial year, it is school holiday time yet again as of the 24th. There are so many fun ways to entertain the family this month, with some great family events happening in Moreton Bay, so make sure you look at our Date Claimers section on page 5.

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This month we introduce you to Tonya McGinley, the face behind ‘Relish It’. We also met Burpengary State Secondary College student, Oliver Vinton, winner of the 2017 Moreton Bay Industry and Tourism Youth Emerging award, as well as Brooke Cooper, Burpengary’s seventeenyear-old kickboxing and Muay Thai Champion.

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It is also my pleasure to introduce you to our new columnist, Mr Peter Hansler, a fish enthusiast who will be bringing you many fishy facts each month. You can find this new addition on page 38.

We hope you enjoy our June edition.

Darren

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Contents

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

Sky’s The Limit For Cooper Trekking to Restore Sight Community Relishes Local Condiment The Narangba East 2031 Strategy New Look for Eyes At Narangba 2017 Longman Volunteer Awards

Police Urge to Review Security Practices Local Sausage Kings Make State Finals Pizza Capers Unveil Vegan Range Emerging Entrepreneur Oliver Winton

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Local News

Police Urge to Review Security Practices

WORDS: Senior Sargent Ash Stanke, Officer in Charge, Burpengary Police Station

For those new to the community or who may not be familiar, the Burpengary Police division encompasses virtually all of Narangba, Burpengary (west of the Bruce Highway) Morayfield (south of Walkers Road) and Upper Caboolture (South of Caboolture River Road).

Anyone living in the area over the last 10 years or so would be familiar with the increasing residential developments in those areas and the subsequent population growth. Naturally enough, many residents may be quite new to the area. It is undoubtedly a great place to live, work and go to school. Like most parts of Queensland, we are susceptible to property crime and it is important that the community is reminded of basic home security and vehicle security in order to do everything possible to prevent crime.

Too often I read crime reports where homes are left unlocked.

Too often I also read crime reports where vehicles have been left unlocked and even with keys left in the ignition and wallets in consoles. Unsecured tradie compartments have also been targeted where tools are stolen. Often these are valuable tools that a tradie simply cannot do without and that are not cheap to replace.

Your vehicle is not necessarily safe when it is tucked away in your garage. Too many instances have occurred where houses are broken into, vehicle keys have been easily found hanging on a hook and the vehicle has simply been driven out of the garage sometimes never to be seen again, or found burnt out, damaged, or being driven recklessly by a young offender who is putting the lives of other road users and emergency service workers at risk.

I would also urge you to consider installing CCTV, which is relatively inexpensive when compared to the valuables you have in your house. CCTV can be a major factor in solving crime through identification of offenders, and is also a considerable deterrent.

Please review your security practices. Is your house locked when you are away? How secure is your house when you are home?

Are your vehicle keys stored in a less obvious place in your house?

Have your valuables been removed from your vehicle? Do you tell your neighbours when you are going away so they can keep an eye on anything suspicious at your place?

And join your local Neighbourhood Watch group!

For further infomation visit: www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/cscp/homeSecurity www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/cscp/propertySecurity/ vehicle/Documents/Securingyourvehicle.pdf

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Local News

Local Sausage Kings Make State Finals WORDS AND PHOTO: Rebecca Fawcett-Smith

Narangba Select Meats added another notch to their butcher belts earlier this year when they took home two awards at the 2017 Qld Regional Sausage King Competition.

Run by Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC), the annual Sausage King Competition brings butchers together from different regions before proceeding to state finals and the national final. The aim of the competition is to let butchers show off what they do best, and on February 28 Narangba Select Meats did just that when they took home gold and bronze honours at the Brisbane North leg held at Eatons Hill Hotel.

Entries are judged on visual appearance (cooked and uncooked) and palatability (aroma, texture and flavour) and with close to 300 entries, competition was fierce. The Narangba team proved the goods however, winning gold in the Australia Lamb/Open Class category for their newly created Lamb, Pumpkin and Pine Nut snag. Beau Horner, who represented the team on the day, was delighted with the result. “The lamb category is one of the hardest to win,” he explained.

When Beau and his brother Chad purchased Rogers Select Meats on Main Street in 2010, they also inherited tried and true recipes from owner, Roger Biddle, who comes from a long line of butchers. When it came to their Pork category entry, the Narangba team stuck to tradition and won bronze with a recipe that harks back generations.

“When we bought the business seven years ago, we kept all the recipes and continued to make gourmet sausages,” said Beau. “Our pork sausage was Roger’s grandfather’s recipe, so it’s probably 80-90 years old.”

Their gold win in the Australia Lamb/Open Class category will see Narangba Select Meats proceed to the state finals taking place at the EKKA on People’s Day. Seasoned state

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sausage kings after winning first and second place in the Gourmet/Open Class category in 2011 and 2013 respectively, the Narangba crew are confident of their chances again this year.

In the meantime, Chad, Beau and their team are looking forward to celebrating Narangba Select Meats’ seventh anniversary this June, and will be offering weekly Facebook specials to mark the occasion.

“We want to provide the community with the best service and quality meat we can,” said Beau.

Local News Pizza Capers Unveil Vegan Range!

Pizza Capers Burpengary unveiled their first ever vegan range last month. As one of the first major pizza players to include a vegan range on their menu, the brand has again proven its commitment to innovation.

Pizza Capers Burpengary Franchise Partner, Marco Fargnoli, said the store have seen a movement in interest from customers towards vegan-friendly products, and wanted to embrace this trend without compromising on their famously generous toppings and crave-able flavors.

“We pride ourselves on our commitment to creating new products based on customers’ preferences and current food trends,” Marco said.

“As a result of our passion for all things pizza, we put our heads together and have created a number of vegan menu options that simply cannot be matched by our competitors in either quality or taste.”

assortment of vegan-friendly calzones including Garlic & Fresh Rosemary, Classic Garlic and Sweet Chilli.

It doesn’t stop there for Pizza Capers fans; customers also have the option to add vegan cheese as a customisable topping to other Capers pizzas.

“We’re not only ticking the box for vegans but also for those who are lactose sensitive,” Marco said.

The Sweet Potato Vegan Lovers Pizza features sweet potato, button mushrooms, crushed garlic, pizza sauce and vegan cheese, garnished with rosemary, salt flakes and sweet chilli sauce. It exemplifies all the flavour sensations!

“In true Pizza Capers style, the new vegan option is loaded with fresh, quality ingredients; it’s enough to entice even the biggest meat lovers!” Marco said.

Containing no meat or animal products and no dairy or egg products, Pizza Capers is serving up a mouthwatering Sweet Potato Vegan Lovers Pizza, which can be paired with an

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Emerging Entrepreneur Oliver Vinton

WORDS: Rebecca Fawcett-Smith PHOTO: Contributed

Earlier this year, Year 8 Burpengary State Secondary College student, Oliver Vinton, became the first recipient of the Moreton Bay Industry and Tourism Youth Emerging award.

One of two new youth categories presented at the second annual Moreton Bay Innovation Awards (MBIA), Emerging Innovation is aimed at young entrepreneurs who have an idea/innovation and have commenced developing it.

Oliver won for his entry ENTAR (Exclusive Neural Transmitter and Repeater) - a mindreading device with neural repetition capabilities. The seed for the concept was first planted when Oliver saw a news bulletin on ‘mind-reading’ helmet technology.

“I saw that a developer from Disney had taken one of the droids out of the Star Wars movies and made it into a little toy,” explains Oliver. “Wearing an electrode helmet, he could move the robot just by thinking. That was the first time I’d heard about neural reading, and from there I researched it and found that it was possible to an extent.”

Attending the 2017 MBIA Official Launch last year with other Science and Engineering Innovation Program students, Oliver was inspired for the second time, and decided to submit an entry.

“I’d been interested in neurology for a while, and I thought that having something that would repeat brainwaves to learn would be an interesting idea to flesh out.”

With the help of his Science teacher, Dr Amber-Lee Donahoo, Oliver was able to advance his concept to the point that it wasn’t just an idea, but a proposal.

“I’ve taken research from machines used to create virtual long distance telepathy and long distance empathic communication and thought of a way to adjust it so it’s a one person thing that repeats. So instead

of it being like a telephone call, it will be on a continuous loop.”

The technology will supress certain parts of the brain when the user is working on certain tasks to make the user think more logically. Using an electrode helmet with a magnetic stimulation coil, ENTAR will intercept what the user is reading/thinking and pulse it back in electrical signals.

“It’s the same as days and days and weeks of repetition condensed into a couple of seconds,” explains Oliver.

Moreton Bay Regional Council’s spokesperson for young people, Councillor Matt Constance, said Oliver’s innovation was a standout entry for MBIA’s expert judging panel, which included some of Australia’s leading innovators such as Paul Niederer, Deborah Morandin and Ryan Hunt.

“Oliver’s innovation without a doubt had that ‘wow’ factor that our expert panel of judges were looking for. During the gala awards night, the entire crowd was in awe when the MC described how Oliver had invented a device that could not only accelerate learning and increase memorisation, but also assist quadriplegics in their day-to-day lives.”

Discussing Oliver’s achievement, Burpengary State Secondary School Principal, Mr Peter Hoehn, recounts a conversation he had with Oliver’s mother.

“Both she and I were a bit gobsmacked that this was the way that her son was thinking because it was such a communitybased thought. It wasn’t a new game design, it wasn’t a business pitch or about making money. It was something that was about helping people, and I think that’s really nice and shows a maturity beyond his years.”

Oliver will put his $1,000 major prize towards making the concept of ENTAR a reality.

Caption: Oliver Vinton with his Teacher, Dr AmberLee Donahoo

“Eventually I want to get it so that you can put it on and watch a video without having to look at a screen, and it will let you feel, hear and experience things without having to go do them, but at the moment it falls under the category of neural stimulation and reading which includes electroencephalogram (EEG), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and neural feedback loops.

“The next step is getting a prototype built and getting testing done on it, and then manufacturing it so we can hopefully sell it for actual medical purposes.”

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Sport

Sky’s the Limit for Cooper WORDS: Tim Vetter PHOTO: Contributed

She may only be 17 years old, but Brooke Cooper is living the life of a professional fighter.

And with national titles in both kickboxing and Muay Thai already under her belt, the Morayfield local is stopping at nothing to forge a career in her chosen sport.

“I pretty much do it full time, training six days a week morning and night, and competing on weekends,” she says.

“You have to make a lot of sacrifices to be successful as an athlete. I don’t have much time for anything other than training so I can’t go out with friends very often, and I’m constantly watching what I eat to make sure I’m in peak condition.

“I fight adults as well as juniors so I have to prepare myself like the pros do.”

Cooper’s initiation into the sport came at the age of 10, training in the backyard of Michael Reberger – still her coach to this day.

“Michael lived across the road from my Nan, and her and Mum both encouraged me to learn self-defense so that’s how I started fighting,” she said.

“It’s come such a long way since then, we now have a full dojo (Kaos Martial Arts) where I train and am also an instructor in Muay Thai and Karate.

“Passing on my knowledge and experience to the younger students is really rewarding, especially given that many of them have struggles at school and with bullying, so to see them believe in themselves a bit more when you praise them really motivates me to keep getting better and be the best role model I can be.”

Cooper’s record speaks for itself, with 15 wins in 22 fights (including three TKO’s) predominately in Muay Thai, and a string of titles including the WAKO Australian K1 Championship and Oceania K1 Championship (kickboxing), silver at the IFMA Royal World Cup in 2015 and at the Junior World Games in 2016 (Muay

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Thai) and gold at the National Muay Thai Championships three years in a row.

Despite this, she says there is still some way to go in breaking down the barriers for females in the sport.

“There’s this stereotype that girls who fight somehow aren’t like other girls that choose more female-oriented sports.

“The uni’s really flexible when it comes to my training and competing schedule, and if necessary I can add or drop units, defer exams and do a lot of the course online – so it’s much easier than school where I’d have to just try and cram everything in around fighting.”

“I still get asked why I don’t play netball or basketball, which gets old very quickly.

Turning 18 in September will open up even more opportunities for Cooper, given the different age restrictions for fighting in different states, but will also present new challenges.

“It’s certainly getting better, with people like Ronda Rousey and Caley Reece leading the way, making it more acceptable and also increasing the popularity of the sport overall, but there is still a bit of a stigma.”

“Many of the highlights of my career so far have involved travelling around Australia and the world, so I’m excited about being able to go further and compete in even more events,” she said.

After graduating from Narangba Valley State High School last year, Cooper was one of the recipients of the 2017 ViceChancellor’s Elite Athlete Scholarship at QUT, studying business majoring in finance.

“Obviously that involves a lot of extra costs with travel and registration fees et cetera, so I’m really hoping I can find a financial sponsor to help me achieve my goals.”

“An athlete’s career doesn’t last forever, so it’s good to have something to fall back on,” she said.

Anyone interested in sponsoring Brooke can contact her on 0437 131 213 or brooke. cooper123@gmail.com.

“Passing on my knowledge and experience to the younger students is really rewarding, especially given that many of them have struggles at school and with bullying.”

- Brooke Cooper

Community donation box on the practice’s front counter, as well as an Easter Raffle, which the prize-winner donated to the Caboolture Hospital Children’s Ward. This community support, coupled with Narangba Doctors’ own private fundraising, has to date raised $4,000 – double the amount needed to participate.

Trekking to Restore Sight WORDS AND PHOTO: Kristine Lane

When the opportunity arose to fundraise for The Fred Hollows Foundation, the team at Narangba Doctors jumped at the chance.

Doctors Nelum Dharmapriya and Ling Yan, plus Practice Nurse, Zoey Schmidt, and Practice Manager, Lesley Balmer, have been training hard this year to ready themselves for the 30km Sunshine Coastrek which is occurring on Friday, July 28, at the Sunshine Coast.

With the official trek starting at Twin Waters and finishing at Noosa Woods, these four dedicated women will join other like-minded teams who aim to promote the important works of The Fred Hollows Foundation, and to raise money for continued services of restoring sight to disadvantaged people.

Lesley says, “We decided at the start of the year that we could like to do some

fundraising, and we saw this walk as the ideal challenge to raise money for a worthwhile cause and also as a good team building exercise.”

With fitness very much a key component to success on this trek, the team has completed fortnightly practise walks, including a 15km trek from Woody Point to Scarborough, 12kms through the beautiful Kondalilla Falls, a 20km suburban sightseeing walk from Toombul to Everton Park, and a hard going 30km walk around Gheerulla Falls outside Mapleton. “Whilst the preparation for this challenge has been demanding, we’ve found that it has actually brought many of the staff closer together and connected us better to the wider community,” says Lesley.

Many in the local area have already donated money, with patients and the general community contributing to a

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Personal friends, family and colleagues have so far partaken in a Saree and Sarong night and a Great Gatsby themed soiree, and with further exciting fundraising events such as an Asian Banquet and a Winter Warmer hamper raffle on the way, this team will be well on their way to surpassing their initial $2,000 target.

“Staff and the community have been very much behind us; the response has been wonderful,” says Lesley.

Wild Women On Top is the organiser of the Coastrek event which journeys along some of the most spectacular coastlines in the world. Raising money to ‘help eliminate avoidable blindness by training hundreds of eye doctors and eye health workers and building many new eye hospitals to help restore sight to thousands of needlessly blind people’ is one of their aims.

“The staff at Narangba Doctors believe that disadvantaged people deserve aid,” says Leslie, “and we would like to thank all of our patients, friends, family and colleagues for their support.”

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Community “Kerry’s been amazing. She’s been so helpful, she tells everybody about it and now she stocks it as well. In seven weeks I’ve sold 1,653 jars and that’s not even the two litre lots that have gone to Raw n More Café and Phelan’s Bakery.”

With a second relish line already launched - the chilli infused ‘Ring Burner Tomato and Chilli Relish’ - Tonya is planning her third line.

Community Relishes Local Condiment

WORDS: Rebecca Fawcett-Smith PHOTO: Pixels and Spice Photography

Earlier this year, one local man’s search for homemade tomato relish caught the attention of recreational relish maker, Tonya McGinley. Five months on, Tonya is the proud owner of Narangba’s much loved condiment - Relish It Tomato Relish.

Homesick for his granny’s old-fashioned tomato relish, Narangba local, Brendan Evans, put a call out on the Narangba Watch Facebook page for recommendations of a local supplier. Tonya offered up a jar of hers.

“I always have tomato relish in the cupboard because I make it for family and friends and have done for ages,” she explained.

Rave reviews from Brendan resulted in a flurry of interest from Narangba Watch members, and within twenty-four hours of Brendan’s original post, Tonya had sold 23 jars.

“After Brendan posted photos of himself eating the relish and saying how amazing it was, it went nuts. I got all these messages from people saying I want some tomato relish and where can I get it from.”

Tonya seized the moment, and harnessing the groundswell of support from the community, sought feedback on product name and label design options. By midMarch, Relish It Tomato Relish was borne, with the next logical step being taste testing events which were held with the support of Valley Coffee and Narangba Select Meats.

“Chad and Beau of Narangba Select Meats cooked me up some sausages for dipping, and we sold 63 jars in two hours,” marvelled Tonya.

The popularity of the relish has not gone unnoticed by local food and beverage businesses, with Kerry Morrison of Raw N More Café in Morayfield the first to jump on-board.

“Kerry messaged me and said I’ve got a café and I’m interested in getting some relish to use on dishes. She came around and grabbed a few jars and she’s ordered two litres each week since.”

Phelan’s Bakery Narangba followed suit, with lashings of Tonya’s relish now adding a burst of flavour to their sandwiches and rolls. A Redcliffe restaurant has also come on board as a regular client.

Understandably, Tonya won’t disclose the secret behind her moreish condiment, however she did reveal that the recipe stems from a tomato relish made by her aunt.

“My Aunty Margaret had a tomato relish recipe and we always liked it, and one day I asked her for the recipe. I tweaked it and rearranged a few things and it’s turned into this. We joke about how I’ve taken her relish to the next level.”

To keep up with demand, Tonya spends three afternoons a week cooking up 14 litre batches in Raw N More Café’s commercial kitchen.

“I have a jam in mind. I can’t do sweet, I’m not into sweet, so for me it’s a lime and chilli jam.”

Tonya’s tale is proof that from little things big things can truly grow, but one questions remains. Did Tonya’s relish live up to Brendan Evans’ granny’s homemade relish?

“It sure did,” said Brendan. “I even sent some back to Tassie for the master herself to try and she loved it, so it shows how good it is.”

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Feature

THE NARANGBA EAST 2031 STRATEGY

It wasn’t all that long ago that we welcomed the upgrade to the Narangba Train Station.

Yet what many may not realise is that the upgrade was just one part of the Narangba East Strategy adopted by Moreton Bay Regional Council on November 20, 2012, and if the station’s facelift is any guide to go by, the future is bright for our community.

WORDS: Katy More Artist Impressions: Moreton Bay Regional Council

The strategy provides Council, State Agencies, land owners, developers and the community with the policy provisions to transform the Narangba East District from a fragmented rural residential area into a thriving community.

The Structure plan for this area now gives potential developers a guideline as to how this area could be developed and progressed, while providing choices for the community wishing to move into this growing corridor.

The development potential of Narangba East has been recognised from as early as the 1988 Strategic Plan prepared by Caboolture Shire Council. However, development and growth within the Narangba area has since occurred predominantly only in surrounding Greenfield areas (Narangba Valley and North Lakes).

The artist impression provided by Moreton Bay Regional Council (pictured), shows part of the 2031 Narangba East plan which proposes a local centre with a mix of shopping, business, local employment, leisure, community services and urban residential living, including apartments, townhouse style development and small lot housing.

“Existing and future rural residential development is an underutilisation of land considering the proximity of the Narangba Rail Station and the opportunity to establish a significant Transit Oriented Development’, states the Narangba East Local Development Area Plan: Phase 5 Final Planning Report.

“The plan will be implemented over time as Narangba grows and the needs arise,” said a Council spokesperson. “It is an aspirational view of the area so we can grow and develop over the next twenty years or so. There is effectively no timeframe as to when the development might occur. It is heavily dependent on the private development industry, but what it does put in place is the framework for how Narangba should grow.”

The report goes on to state that, “mixed use development within a 400 metre to 800 metre catchment around the Narangba Rail Station would create higher density living that would provide opportunity for greater self-containment with a range of retail, commercial and community uses supported by a higher density residential catchment.”

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The two-decade plan includes an expansion to the existing centre (known by the community as Narangba Village) with overpasses to connect pedestrians to the train station safely. The railway crossing could potentially close with Oakey Flat Road providing a west connecting flyover.

Feature Over the last several years, Moreton Bay Regional Council has gone into a more detailed planning approach to ensure the end result has the correct infrastructure, road network, local centres and jobs. With Narangba’s population expected to grow by around 14,000 residents over the next twenty years, a new primary school is also proposed.

“The new primary school could be twenty years away depending on Education Queensland’s own planning priorities,” said a Council spokesperson. “We have simply identified that it might be needed, and a location has been marked for Callaghan Road near Morgan Road. Naturally, there has to be population growth before it would be considered for further planning and then construction.”

The rejuvenation plan for Narangba Village could deliver new retail and business spaces, and additional job opportunities. “In the local centre we would like to see a mix of businesses such as hairdresser, solicitors and cafes – all the services deemed essential for building a community,” Council shared.

“It is our hope that this will also increase employment in Narangba.

We have a strong commitment to local jobs so people who live in Narangba do not have to travel long distances for work. Council has set a longer-term target to have 70% of the Moreton Bay Region’s workforce working locally. All of the planning framework has been adopted by Council and is ready for private construction projects as opportunities arise.”

As the area between the highway and railway line fills in over time, keeping green spaces has been a priority to ensure the environmental spaces and parks that makes Narangba so special continue to be provided for the community.

Narangba residents can be assured that the new plans will not do away with the traditional ‘green feel’ of Narangba, with the plan recognising identified bushland habitat and enhancement areas, primary and secondary habitat corridors and linkages, koala habitats, bushfire hazards, waterways and flood prone land as environmental values and physical constraints that need to be maintained free from encroachment of urban development.

It responds to these environmental values and constraints by predominantly including these areas within the proposed green space network.

For those with more questions about the 2031 Narangba East Plan, subscribe to PD News (Planning and Development) via www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/newsletters. The full Narangba East Strategy is also available for download from the Moreton Bay Council website.

Source: OurNarangba Magazine, June 2015.

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A realigned Oakey Flat Road to allow for the suggested rail overpass will require some upgrades to Oakey Flat Road (intersection upgrades and turning lanes).

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It is anticipated that Oakey Flat Road between New Settlement Road and Tibrogargan Drive will remain generally in its current form (i.e. 2-traffic lanes) within the current planning horizon (30 years). All upgrades are expected to be constructed within the existing road reserve.

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Between Tibrogargan Drive and O’Mara Road there are some properties (particularly those on the southern side of Oakey Flat Road) that are likely to be impacted due to the existing road alignment and the need for the rail overbridge.

The exact extent of this impact is not definite at this time and will require further work to confirm requirements.

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There are no current plans for large noise barriers with any of the proposed corridors. Ultimately these types of barriers are only required to mitigate against extreme noise issues which these roads are not considered to generate.

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There are no plans for Oakey Flat Road to operate a Hard Rock Haulage Road.

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The timing of any upgrades to existing roads and any new proposed new roads is dependent on the rate of development occurring in the Narangba East area.

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A proposed amendment to the planning scheme is currently with the State Government for review and approval for Council to take the amendment to community consultation.

This proposed amendment will show the road planning that has been developed since the 2012 Strategy.

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Once Council has received approval from the Minister, Council will proceed to formal consultation. During this consultation period the community will be invited to make comment, meet with Council and formal submissions will be welcomed. This consultation period will be formally advertised through the local newspapers and Council’s website.

Source: MBRC Information Sheet Narangba East Strategy Update

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Community

New Look for Eyes@Narangba WORDS AND PHOTO: Danica Clayton

Eyes at Narangba has moved!

If you haven’t seen the new premises yet, then you’ll need to keep your eyes peeled next time you drive along Main Street. The business is now situated at Shop 1, 30 Main Street (where the chemist used to be), and last month I chatted to Eyes at Narangba owner, Ross Bakker, about the new look and location as well as the history behind the business.

When Eyes at Narangba was created 14 years ago, Ross and his wife, Lisa Bakker, had already worked in the optical industry for at least 10 years.

Trained in the corporate world, both Ross and Lisa were not liking the direction the industry was heading in, and Ross wanted to make a change.

“We wanted to take longer with people and we wanted to have the opportunity to do more,” he said.

Eyes at Narangba’s new location provides the opportunity for further growth.

“We have the ability to expand into a house at the end of this space that we’re slowly doing up, and that will be for vision therapy, and provide a bit more room,” Ross explained.

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“It’s been amazing to see it grow from Lisa and I working together at 16 Main Street to now 30 Main Street with a team of nine. I guess the highlight has been just to work with amazing people that enjoy work and want to be here.”

Ross credits the success of Eyes at Narangba to his team.

“Even in the relocation, a lot of our guys volunteered after hours to help paint or just pitch in on the relocation and it was a real team effort.”

With staff unable to use phones or internet at the premises for about three weeks, Eyes at Narangba initially had a tough time getting the message out about their relocation. Despite

this, the reactions from their customers so far has been great.

“We wanted to present not just how we look after people but the building itself. We wanted it to have a bit of a ‘wow’ factor.

We’ve got some very exciting graphics and imagery coming that’s just a little bit different.

That’s still to come so watch this space.”

Community

2017 Longman Volunteer Awards

WORDS: Susan Lamb MP

Last month, the Federal Member for Longman, Susan Lamb MP, hosted the 2017 Longman Volunteer Awards Night at Dakabin State High School. The Federal Member for Longman held the event to recognise the outstanding contribution that volunteers have made to the community in Longman.

In announcing the 2017 Longman Volunteer of the Year Award, Ms Lamb said “Awarding just one volunteer is like being asked to pick your favourite child.

“However, this year’s Longman Volunteer of the Year Award went to an individual whose tireless work covers many years.

Our community regards her as a local leader and champion for the difference that she has made to many people’s lives during difficult times. Congratulations to Nell Baker and thank you for the important work that you do with the Bribie-Moreton Hospice Health Service.

The winners of the individual award categories included: Arts and Culture: Janelle Kerr, KSP Inc Animal Welfare: Stephen Osburn, RSPCA Dakabin Education: Jenny Ferris, Bribie Island State School Youth: Kyra Brunt, Bribie Island Soccer Football Club Environment: Tim Moebus, Trash Revolution Inc Sporting: Michael Cox, Narangba Australian Football Club Lifetime Volunteer: Dorene Webster, Lions Club of Bribie Island Health & Aged Care: Nell Baker, Bribie-Moreton Hospice Health Senior Volunteer: Desley Matthews, U3A Inc Charity & Community: Madeliene Ryan, Beachmere Lioness Club 2017 Longman Volunteer of the Year Award: Nell Baker, Bribie-Moreton Hospice Health Services Inc.

“I’d also like to extend my appreciation to Dakabin State High School for generously providing us with the use of their hall and to Teacher Sarah Walsh for assisting with coordination of the event.

“Thank you to the wonderful hospitality and music students who volunteered their time to provide catering and entertainment for the event. Some of the students were able to fulfill competencies for their hospitality qualification and others were able to build confidence in the arts by performing for the audience.

“Students and staff made every effort to ensure that the event proceedings were carried out in an extremely professional manner.”

Ms Lamb concluded.

Burpengary’s Busy Buses WORDS: Danielle Garside PHOTO: Contributed

The local school bus service of today has evolved greatly since it first began; the experience unrecognisable from one generation to the next. This month, we shall delve a little into the first school bus service in Burpengary.

In 1955, Merv and Beryl Reichle began transporting children to and from school in their 1947 Chev Stylemaster Utility; only carrying the small children who lived outside a three-mile radius from the school.

Prior to the service, children walked or rode their horses many miles to and from school.

Whilst this service proved an incredible milestone for the community, there were a few unexpected problems along the way.

In the book, ‘Down the Track 120 Years’, released by Burpengary State School in 1996, an author explains:

many instances as the phone system relied on the Railway Station in Narangba. If the Station Master was not present at the time, the message never got through to the Reichle farm. Being farmers also meant that the Reichles weren’t always within hearing distance of the phone, and the message didn’t always reach them in time.

As the area grew and the service grew popular, there was an increasing need for a larger bus. In the following years, a 30cwt 1937 Chev Maplelead truck was purchased from Harry Kruck with a body promptly built and seats installed. The new bus would later be fondly referred to as ‘the cattle truck’.

“Things like “The Big Season”– early each year – how “The Bus” would regularly get bogged, usually on Buckley Road and the children would be out pushing, arriving at school no doubt very dirty and late into the bargain. Heavy rain also caused other problems – Ferntree Gully on Old Bay Road would rise to such an extent that the bus would not be able to cross it.”

During heavy rainfall, the headmaster would often attempt to contact the Reichles from the school, requesting that they come and collect the children for an early journey home. This proved difficult in

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Caption:

Mrs Reichle with the First School Bus a 1947 Chev Stylemaster Utility (1955).

Travelling was approximately an hour each way; with the school bus on occasion being requested to transport the children to and from sports carnivals and excursions.

They didn’t follow a specific route, but later settled on a comfortable routine that allowed the regular passengers a little bit of extra time to finish their chores before setting off for school.

Merv and Beryl Reichle, after changed circumstances, stopped the bus run in 1959. It was a moment in time that will be cherished and remembered for many years to come.

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Careers

10 Tips for Nailing Your Resume WORDS: Trish Evans, Solution Focused Consulting

While your resume isn’t going to get you a job, it goes a long way towards getting you that interview. Resume writing has changed a lot over the years, and what would have been perfectly acceptable 10 years ago, no longer works.

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Type your name in a large bold font – 18-20 works well – make it stand out.

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Include your mobile number and email address (street address not required – unless applying for a job about five minutes from home, then put the suburb).

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Profile/Summary/Overview: this is the most important paragraph of the document – it’s the first thing employers will read, and it’s what will encourage them to read the rest of the document. This is where you “sell” yourself.

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Add a section below the profile for your key skills in bullet points – make sure these align with the job being applied for.

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Education/Qualifications: most relevant first – if not relevant to the job, there isn’t much point adding them e.g. if you are applying for a job as an administration officer, your Certificate III in child care has no value at all.

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Employment history: most recent first – state the name of the company, your position and the dates (months and years) you were employed.

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There’s no need to list every little thing you did at the company – just half a dozen of the most important tasks – particularly those relevant to the job you’re applying for.

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Achievements: employers love achievements – the idea being that whatever wonderful thing you did for a previous employer, you will do for the next one. If you’ve saved time/money/streamlined processes/ got great feedback etc. this is the time to let them know. For example: through my sourcing of less expensive stationery items, the company saved $20 per month.

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Additional information: if you’ve volunteered list that in this section – employers like to know if you are a community-minded person. If you have a blue card, positive police check, driver’s licence, own vehicle etc. let them know here.

10. Referees: two or three referees are ideal. Ensure you have checked that the referees listed are still happy to be used as a referee. If you haven’t worked in a while (or never), consider asking a place where you’ve volunteered if they are happy to act as a referee – maybe someone at the school tuckshop etc. If you attend a local church, would the pastor be a character referee? If you’ve done a course, how about asking your trainer? You could even ask your Job Active consultant if they would give you a reference. That at least shows you turn up on time and do what’s asked of you.

Trish Evans is a professional Career Adviser and CEO of Solution Focused Consulting. She can help with all your work related challenges – from resume and cover letter writing to interview coaching and career advice. Ph. 0408 732 579 or visit www. solutions4work.com. au.

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Education

Queenslander!

WORDS: Karen Carter, Kip McGrath Burpengary

Queensland, The Sunshine State, is blessed with perfect weather (for the most part), wide open spaces and a stunning diversity of landscapes from the coast to the outback that are so often envied by those from interstate. Cast your mind back to any State of Origin contest and you know how fiercely a true Queenslander feels about our great state.

On Tuesday, June 6, Queensland will celebrate its 158th birthday. Queensland Day marks the official separation of Queensland from New South Wales as an independent colony. Queen Victoria gave her approval for a separate colony based in Moreton Bay on the June 6, 1859. Not surprisingly she was in favour of the name Queensland rather than Cooksland which would have honoured Captain James Cook.

Celebrated annually, Queensland Day celebrates our state’s culture, heritage, people, places and industry. How much does your child know about the state they live in? Test your knowledge together with the following quick quiz. Have fun!

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By what name are Queenslander’s colloquially known?

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Queensland’s Coat of Arms is the oldest in Australia. Name the two animals that support the shield on it.

Queensland is home to Australia’s largest theme parks. Name three of them.

The world’s largest natural wonder is found in Queensland. What is it?

The world’s largest sand island is also found off the coast of Queensland. What is it called?

Name the group of islands that lie between Queensland and Papua New Guinea.

Who was the indigenous person from these islands who famously fought for indigenous land rights? Thanks to his commitment, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were finally recognised as the traditional owners Karen Carter is of Australia.

Co-Director at Kip What are the indigenous meanings for Narangba and Burpengary?

McGrath Education Who is the current Premier of Queensland?

Centre Burpengary, providing Name Queensland’s first newspaper. professional tuition Which four Queensland Rugby League greats have bronze statues honouring them at Suncorp Stadium? by qualified teachers What nicknames are given to our Mighty Maroons and our fierce rivals New South Wales, at State of Origin? in Maths and English Near which Queensland town would you find the Dinosaur Trackways? for Primary and Which Queensland town is named after a year?

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Name the near local boy who has won four Grammy Awards.

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“Clancy’s gone to Queensland droving and we don’t know where he are,” is a line from which Banjo Paterson kipmcgrath.com. poem? au/burpengary or on 3888 2332 or 0488 Name the cross on the Queensland flag.

445 776 for a free In 1928, which Bundaberg-born aviator completed the first solo flight from England to Australia? assessment.

Nutrition for Birds

Pets

WORDS: Greencross Vets

Because there are many species of pet birds, there is no single diet that can be used. Some are seed-eaters, some are nectar feeders (e.g. lorikeets), while some eat mainly fruit. It is important to establish exactly what your bird can and will eat. The main mistake birdkeepers make is not feeding a balanced diet. For example, vets often see cockatoos fed solely on sunflower seed, leading to obesity, fatty tumours and liver disorders.

Poor nutrition is responsible for many common problems such as moulting disorders, respiratory disease, growth abnormalities, poor reproduction, egg binding and a poor immune system. Rather than go into detail on protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamin and mineral levels in diets, an owner needs to know how to feed the pet bird. Most pet outlets sell bird seed in the correct ratio of various seeds, but if this is fed as the sole diet, birds will develop vitamin and mineral deficiencies and protein will be too low.

There are a few ways to achieve a balanced diet in seed-eating birds: • Offer seed for 10-20 minutes twice a day or overnight then take it away and leave fresh vegetables (carrot, broccoli, silverbeet and spinach), fruits (apple and paw paw) and native nutrients. Please note avocado and cabbage may be toxic.

• Feed commercially prepared pellets or diets, which are fully balanced in nutrients.

• If birds absolutely refuse to eat new foods, at least ensure that a daily vitamin supplement is given, and try offering a hand-rearing food along with the seed.

Several factors to consider: • Birds often fail to recognise new foods as something they can eat. Unlike cats and dogs, texture, shape and size of foods are more important to a bird than smell or taste. New foods need to be introduced gradually, and at a place where the bird expects food to be.

• Birds have different food requirements for breeding, moulting, growing and feeding young.

• The main diet problem seen in seed-eaters is vitamin A deficiency from having an all seed diet. This leads to many diseases commonly seen in pet birds.

• Calcium is a very important mineral to birds, and should always be available in some form e.g. cuttlefish, liquid drops in drinking water or calcium blocks.

• Grit and water must be available at all times.

• Always note if birds are eating daily. A sick bird will often pretend to eat, and will stay at the food bowl without actually eating its food.

With a good diet and a clean cage, at least 50 percent of bird diseases seen by us can be prevented.

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I am a typical Aussie hard working guy. I am built for action and full of motivation. If you need a best mate and someone to help keep you motivated, then I am the guy for you. What are you waiting for? I am here at Dakabin RSPCA ready to get started. Just call 07 3480 6450 and give my ID#1004198.

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Events

It’s All About Soul WORDS AND PHOTO: Alex Habilay

There once was a band that played a Blues Brothers tribute show, but what happens when you outshine the ‘tribute’ mantle? Allow me to introduce you to The Soul Men. A big band comprised of four players in the rhythm section, three in the brass section and three dynamic vocalists, The Soul Men energise the stage with a mixture of dance, laughter and the kind of tunes that’ll make you mourn what music once was.

Like all great things, it had to start somewhere. Jump back almost two decades, and you may have encountered a young Greg Hill auditioning for Universal Studios’ ‘The Blues Brothers Show’.

Rolling into the open audition at Universal Studios Japan in 2001, Greg’s motorcycle and slicked-back hair disguising his performing arts background. His leather jacket and torn jeans couldn’t do much to hide his stellar voice however, and after jolting the judges to life and melting their expectations, Greg was no longer a James-Dean-looking kid from Australia; he was Jake Blues.

Two years passed and Greg – failing to suppress his performing arts passion – left Universal Studios filled with the inspiration to, “assemble a big band to bring The Blues Brothers to life.” After a buzz on his phone and a question taken straight from the film, “Have you got the band back together?” Jake and Elwood hit the stage to entertain a huge corporate crowd at the 5-star Sofitel Grand Ballroom in Brisbane. The Blues Brothers had punters shaking their tail feathers, and though it was their debut gig, it was pretty clear these two were on a mission.

The brothers quickly earned notches on their belts as they performed at countless charity events and festivals including Kids with Cancer, Flood Relief, and Mitchell Creek Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest. With every gig the band acquired more members, until they reached the full quotient of ten musicians to present The Blues Brothers as faithfully as possible.

With Malcom ‘The Major’ Bell leading the band on drums, his son Damian ‘The Minor’ Bell on bass guitar, Andrew ‘The Kid’

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Fincher smashing the keys like no other and Travis ‘T.J’ Earsman shredding the lead guitar, this rhythm section has its mojo going on. And with the talented Brad ‘Mad Dog’ Scriven on sax, Dan ‘The Code Breaker’ Brown on trumpet and Andy ‘The Bones’ Troy on trombone, this horn section is really taking care of business.

Playing Elwood to Greg’s Jake is renowned singer and harmonicawizard Brent Moetara, and in the role of vocal powerhouse, Mrs Murphy, is the incomparable Asabi Goodman.

With the band back together, the choreography spirited and the jokes loaded, the only thing the band needed was a pair of wheels. In true Blues Brothers fashion, Greg acquired a ’77 Fairlane fully-loaded with a Cleveland 351 and transformed it into the Blues Mobile. Greg stayed so true to the beast, that he hid the stereo inside the glove box, just so they could keep it ‘original’ whilst blasting the tunes when cruising.

The Soul Men aren’t just a tribute act; they’re a time-machine to an era where dropping the bass actually meant dropping your bass guitar. You won’t find an act like this anywhere, so shake a tail feather and go catch them live.

Saturday, June 3 @ 7.30pm, Norths Leagues Club FREE show for members

Simple Ways to Makeover Your Bathroom this Season

Home

WORDS: Oxmar Properties

The bathroom is a very important part of your home. You spend a lot more time in this room than you might realise, and it is probably one of the first things you pay attention to when you start your morning routine every day. Why not make your bathroom something you enjoy looking at so often? Try out these tips to makeover your bathroom and give it a fresh appearance at the start of the new season.

Hang a Bigger Mirror A big mirror can make any space look larger, and if you have enough room on your bathroom wall, changing your mirror to something larger can really make the room seem light and airy.

Since most bathrooms do not have much of any window lighting, this can do wonders for a dark, cramped room.

Change the Towels Do you keep your towels hanging on a towel rack or otherwise displayed in your bathroom? If so, all you need to do is make a simple towel switch and pick different colors to bring about a change.

If you do not feel like devoting the time or money to repainting the whole room, a color swap for your bathroom accessories can freshen up the area significantly.

Bring in Storage If your bathroom does not have a lot of storage space, you can bring in small wicker baskets or other unique storage containers to keep items from cluttering up the sink and other areas around the room. Although this may not change the design of the bathroom too much, it can help you clean up the space and make it look nicer overall.

Use Glass Jars Store your bathroom items like soap, cotton, and other essentials in pretty glass jars. Set them on your bathroom counter or on a small table to keep them safe from the humidity that tends to build up in bathrooms, and make them work as part of the dĂŠcor at the same time. If you have a spare jar, use it to house a small plant to help liven up the space even more.

When your bathroom needs sprucing up, these tips can give you a great head start toward making it look like the bathroom of your dreams. You do not have to spend a lot of money to make your bathroom look beautiful, and you are sure to be satisfied with your new creation when you keep these suggestions in mind.

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Real Estate

How Can I Find Out About Changes to First Home Buyer Incentives?

WORDS: Gina Wells, Raine & Horne Burpengary

The first home owners grant (FHOG) provides one-off grants to first-time home buyers. They are funded by the states and territories, who each have their own laws governing them.

Over time, successive state and territory governments have changed the amounts of money available and the eligibility criteria. As a result, the grants and tax breaks vary depending on where you live.

Most are now aimed squarely at people buying newly built houses, but there are exceptions.

Last year, the Queensland Government boosted the FHOG to $20,000 for people building or buying a new home for the first time. But after midnight on 30 June 2017, the grant reverts back to $15,000. In addition to the grant, first-time buyers in Queensland receive a full stamp-duty exemption on homes valued up to $500,000; on homes priced between $500,000 and $549,000 the exemption is calculated on a sliding scale.

Many states and territories also give stamp duty concessions to first home buyers. The Northern Territory, for example, offers up to $23,000 in stamp duty relief for first home buyers purchasing an established home valued at up to $650,000.

There can be variations even within a state or territory. For instance, the Victorian

Government recently announced that they will be increasing the FHOG from $10,000 to $20,000 for newly built homes in regional Victoria that are valued up to $750,000.

The changes will apply to contracts signed between 1 July 2017 and 30 June 2020. For eligible first home buyers in Melbourne, the FHOG will stay at $10,000.

To be eligible for the grant: • • • •

You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident (or applying with someone who is).

You or your spouse must not have previously owned property in Australia.

You must be at least 18 years of age.

You must be buying or building a brand-new home, valued under $750,000.

For more details on the first home owner grants and stamp duty concessions available where you live, go to: www. firsthome.gov.au.

If you would like to ask Gina a question, email her via editor@ ournarangba.com.au

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

APRIL 2017 BURPENGARY FIGURES

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$517,588

$730,000

$299,000

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Average House Price

Highest House Sale

Lowest House Sale

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

Tony Nooroa

0427 400 287

tony.nooroa@coronis.com.au

Buying | Renting | Selling | Home loans | Conveyancing All Here with Coronis | 07 3888 5565 | burpengary@coronis.com.au

Your Say

Technology Causing Disruption in Relationships WORDS: Teresa Jackson, Carinity Narangba

Technology has come ahead in leaps and bounds since fifty years ago, with the average smartphone boasting more power than the entire moon landing. But there is a dark side to these innovations.

There are so many reasons to be excited about technology, but often the benefits come at a cost to relationships and personal health. Technology is like a car. It can be an amazing asset that allows people to travel long distances to spend time with friends and family, however in the hands of a person on drugs, intoxicated or driving at high speed, this amazing asset suddenly becomes a deadly weapon that sadly has the potential to harm or ultimately kill anyone that intersects with the vehicle.

In the last ten years, I’ve seen how people have become more electronically connected but less relationally connected. While we have so many ways to connect with others like never before, it has come at the cost of building and strengthening interpersonal relationships.

There is less investment in growing and building intimacy in relationships and an increase in building pseudo relationships in the electronic world.

One of the strongest themes I have seen come through my counselling room over the past six years is an increase in isolation and loneliness, and greater challenges in making friends and building healthy relationships. The impact of this on all parts of society, both young and old, has been intensified by the strong and misleading messages on the social media circuit.

Addiction to technology, like addition to drugs and alcohol, is damaging relationships and physical and mental health.

I am seeing a lot of people who are showing classic behaviours of drug and alcohol addiction when it comes to smart phones, social media and gaming. This type of addiction isn’t seen as serious as drug or alcohol abuse, but it’s just as damaging.

There needs to be more education across all age groups on how to enjoy and manage technology in a safe and responsive way, while also equipping people with tools and strategies when the unforeseen happens. I’d also like to see more community resources available to better equip users on how to recognise and seek help for technology addiction.

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WellBeing

We Can Do It!

WORDS: Therese O’Brien with Jen Bettridge, Leading Ladies Business Academy

Whether we like it or not, there is a shift happening in our world.

A calling which started years ago, for women to step up and bring balance back to a planet that has been drowning in a false sense of strength and an underlying belief of ‘Not Being Good Enough’.

Feminine energy, which brings with it unconditional nurturing, wisdom, intuitive creativity and a great sense of value for the lives of others, is needed for harmony to be found amongst us all. However so many women are struggling between this calling and the fear of expressing herself to the world, through sharing her innate gifts, talents and passions.

Long ago, women were revered. Our natural intuitive nature was seen as a gift and called upon by leaders of our communities to bring foresight to our people. But somewhere along the line this all changed. Suddenly we were viewed by many as being semi-worthless, and we became objects required to serve others, rather than living as one and being of service to each other.

For those who couldn’t hide their true nature, they were judged, ridiculed, ostracised and often burnt

at the stake. With this occurring for hundreds of years, it’s no wonder that women now show signs of these underlying fears and lack the confidence to just BE themselves.

But it’s time ladies!! You have work to do and it’s time to let the world know who you truly are. It’s time for us to show our men that they are valued, respected and loved, rather than resented. It’s time for our men to be shown how they too can find their own sense of worth, without being dominating, aggressive or greedy.

It is time for us to show our children that they are perfect little beings, to encourage them to live their dreams and make the world a better place.

It’s time for us to be of service to our community, to help each other let go of thoughts, feelings and beliefs that no longer serve us, so that we can all step into the truth and beauty of who we really are.

There’s just one little thing we have to do first. We must permanently find our own inner strength to move beyond the illusions that hold us back, and this all starts at the very foundation of relearning what it means to be a woman!

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Health

Physiotherapy and the Pelvic Floor WORDS: Moreton All Body Care

Women can experience many issues associated with childbearing and birth some of which don’t become apparent until years after the children have left the nest. But, did you know that physiotherapy may be able to help?

Some of the issues that may arise during or after childbearing usually involve a dysfunction of the pelvic floor muscles.

The pelvic floor is a complex network of muscle and fascia tissue that forms a ‘sling’ underneath the pelvis. This structure acts like a hammock to hold up the pelvic organs and maintain closure of the openings.

This is one of the main structures involved with maintaining the position of the pelvic organs and maintaining continence.

With time, the pelvic floor can become stretched and weak. This can be aggravated by childbearing and birth due to the extra strain on the pelvic floor.

Hormones also can exacerbate pelvic floor issues, particularly due to low oestrogen levels (i.e. when breastfeeding and in postmenopause).

However, women who haven’t had children can also experience pelvic floor dysfunction. Activities such as repetitive heavy lifting, chronic lung conditions with repetitive coughing and even chronic constipation can eventually lead to lengthening and weakness of the pelvic floor.

Weakness and dysfunction of the pelvic floor muscles can lead to issues with bladder and bowel function. These issues can include:

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Stress incontinence: the leakage of urine when performing high pressure activities such as coughing, sneezing, lifting and laughing.

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These problems that women experience can be prevented managed with physiotherapy.

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How Can Physio Help?

Just like any muscle, pelvic floor muscles need to have adequate power and endurance-strength to do their job probably.

A physiotherapist trained in Women’s health will take a thorough history of your symptoms and perform an examination to assess the strength and tone of your pelvic floor muscles. They will then prescribe an exercise program that is tailored to address issues you may be having.

Your physiotherapist will also provide lifestyle advice on good bladder and bowel habits to manage pelvic floor dysfunction.

If you would like to speak to a Women’s Health Physiotherapist, please call us at Moreton All Body Care on 07 3888 6699 to book an appointment today.

Appointments are available Monday and Friday at our Burpengary clinic.

Health

Local Adventures WORDS: Mel Toraya

We are very lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the world with some fabulous running, walking and riding tracks on our doorstep.

One of my favourite local spots for some outdoor time is Sheepstation Creek Conservation Park off Williamson Road, Upper Caboolture. Only a 10 minute drive from Narangba, this location offers three easy walking trails, parking at the entrance, signs along the way and usually a kangaroo or two.

Grey Gum Circuit offers a 4.4km loop, Spotted Gum Trail is 1.2km one way and Ironbark Ridge Trail just 1.1km one way. All are suitable for walking, running and riding mountain bikes, however bear in mind that horse riders share some of the trails.

We are also close to the spectacular Glass House Mountains which offer a range of climbs from beginner and youngsters to those a little more experienced.

Mt Ngungun (a personal favourite) is classed as a medium level activity and is fairly suitable for most fitness levels. With a well-defined, graded track with some steep sections, it is suitable for all ages and abilities, and offers some amazing views at the top particularly at sunrise and sunset on a clear day. The 2.8km return track can take as short as 20 minutes or a leisurely 90 minutes, and you will usually find company on the climb with weekends being pretty

popular. Access is just over 30 minutes away via the carpark on Fullertons Road.

There are two other short but steep climbs all in the same area. Wild Horse Mountain, whilst only a mere 700m, consists of a steep, paved track, with superb views across to Mt Ngungun, Tibrogargan, Mt Beerwah and more at the summit. You can always challenge yourself and go for time, or tackle it more than once in the one visit.

At Mt Beerburum (also a short but steep 700m uphill climb) you will travel through a small area of rainforest before being rewarded with amazing views from the fire tower at the top.

Mt Tibrogargan is probably the most challenging of the Glass House Mountains, and requires a little bit of skill and fitness to reach the top. For first timers I would recommend going with a friend or someone who has climbed it before. For those who don’t want to brave the uphill climb, you can always opt for the circuit around the base of the mountain which is still a great walk with some beautiful scenery.

So next time you are looking for a weekend walk, check some of our local haunts out.

Remember to take water and sunscreen, and it’s always handy to have some insect repellent on hand.

Happy climbing and I look forward to seeing you on a mountain!

MAPS Sheepstation Creek Conservation Park

https:www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/uploadedFiles/moretonbay/living/recreational-trail/sheepstationcreek.pdf

Glass House Mountains

https://www.npsr.qld.gov.au/parks/glass-housemountains/pdf/ghmtns-walks-map.pdf

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Seniors

Ageing Wisely

WORDS: Kerri-Anne Dooley

As we age, there are plenty of opportunities and challenges presented with the ageing process. Our bodies aren’t created to live forever, and they start to fade or break down. Eyesight, hearing, bone aches and pains, arthritis, heart disease, back pains and the list goes on. To help take the focus off our ailing bodies, it’s good to turn our focus onto others.

Whether retired or semi-retired or still working, giving back to the community by volunteering or mentoring is a wonderful way to channel experience and life skills learnt along the journey of life. I recently attended a Breakfast of Champions where

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community issues were raised and then solutions brainstormed. One issue raised was the growing number of young boys living without strong positive male role models in their lives due to family breakdown or absent fathers due to various reasons.

Finding positive role models is so important in life, whether male or female. How do we marry the experience and wisdom of our senior Australians with gaps in positive role models for our younger ones? This creates a beautiful opportunity for casual or formal mentoring. Look for these opportunities in your community and your neighbourhood.

Who needs an adopted Grandma or Grandad in their life? Can you spare an hour or two to give to a local school to join reading groups, a local service club working with troubled teens, a Men’s Group teaching young boys basic carpentry skills?

Whatever your experience or stage in life, you have something to give back.

If you’d like more information on mentoring opportunities, please feel free to call KerriAnne on 0412 130 329.

Review

WORDS: Jade Mitchell

In my ratings system, I’ve always had original sound track (OST) as an integral part of how I rate a movie. I believe soundtracks are a big part of what make a movie great. They impact the feeling of any given scene, and how a viewer responds emotionally.

were lucky enough to have Lisa Gerrard join Hans on stage for the playing of the ‘Gladiator’ theme and end of movie song credits which was absolutely amazing.

Every 90’s child knows the iconic opening of the ‘Lion King’, and we were treated to a range of songs from the movie performed by the original singer himself, Lebohang ‘Lebo M.’ Morake.

When I talk about soundtracks, I hope you don’t mistake that for the vocal songs often played throughout chick flicks and romcoms. I’m talking about Original Motion Picture Soundtracks. Scores. Instrumentals.

All in all, the concert was a wonderful experience for soundtrack lovers. Hans shared many stories, and it was a pleasure to see him enjoy himself so much playing beautiful music on stage.

Hans Zimmer is one of the most well-known composers for scoring movies. He has scored a range of films from children’s movies to action to epics. As you can probably tell by now, I have a great love for movie scores, and especially for Hans Zimmer—to the point that OSTs make up a great deal of my iTunes playlists.

My Ratings: Music:

Vocals: Instrument Variety: Personal Feel: Overall rating

My Recommended Hans Zimmer OST List:

Last week, a few friends and I had the wonderful experience of travelling to Sydney to see Hans’ concert experience ‘Hans Zimmer Revealed’ and he was incredible. I wasn’t sure whether or not he would be conducting, but instead Hans was up on the stage, playing piano, the banjo and the electric keyboard; getting into the music just as much as every other musician up on stage.

The Sydney Orchestra were included in his performance, which was a wonderful tribute to the NSW and our country, and we

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Native ‘Little Aussies’: The Australian Rainbowfish WORDS: Peter Hansler PHOTOS: Gunther Schmida

Being a “fish enthusiast” from a young age who fished, dove, snorkelled and explored the creeks, rivers and reefs of Central and South East Queensland, I developed a passion (some could and do say an addiction) for the native fish, wildlife and fishing in this region.

I now spend my spare time fishing and filming underwater videos of fish and wildlife around the greater Brisbane area, and I look forward to sharing with readers some great local species for the anglers along with some of my favourite native fish in the Greater Brisbane area.

The first famous Brisbane local I would like to introduce is “The Crimson Spot Rainbowfish”. There are many types of Rainbowfish in Australia and Papua New Guinea but this is my favourite. A stunning and peaceful addition to any aquarium or outdoor pond, these fish are frog friendly and eat mosquito larvae. These little Aussies are loved throughout the world and kept in aquariums in many countries including Germany, The Netherlands, Austria and USA. Rainbowfish are found east of the Great Dividing Range in Northern NSW up to Baffle Creek just north of Bundaberg, and can be found in many of our local waterways including the Caboolture River, Pine River, Coochin Creek, Burpengary Creek and

most probably in your favourite swimming hole or duck pond.

Their biggest threats are introduced species, pollution and destruction of their habitat. So please remember that protecting our waterways begins at home.

A few Crimson Spot Rainbowfish in a pond is all you need to get started as they breed very well in the warmer months. They are easily caught in traps baited with bread and vegemite, and if you are quick enough with a dip net.

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Are You Okay?

WORDS Alex Habilay and Rebecca Fawcett-Smith

He Says: I find peace in the alpaca. The males of the

species have a flawless waste disposal system; defecating in the exact same place, essentially creating a tower of alpaca poop. Meanwhile, the female alpaca will spread her scat from the mountains to the sea.

Though we’re not alpacas, we as humans certainly manage our emotions the same way they do their poop. Much like the stoic male alpaca, we men have a tremendous tendency to hoard every emotional ordeal in one place – usually our heads. It usually works, but the tower of scat inevitably topples over into a mess on the floor.

Men’s Health Week is the time for all those stoic men out there to make like a female alpaca, and share your problems with the entire paddock. Nobody should be lost because their pile of excrement got too big.

This is the week to get the doctor to look at that weird spot, to bring up that one thing that’s been eroding your mind or to just have a brew with a mate.

Though I find peace with the alpaca, we shouldn’t match their pooping habits. Use your words humans, talk about it.

The Flipside She Says: Currently, eight people take their life in Australia every day,

and the suicide rate for men is three times higher than for women. All across our lucky country, fathers, husbands, sons, brothers and mates are making the heartbreaking decision that the world is better off without them.

This statistic struck painfully close to home only a few months ago when the husband of one of my best friends took his life. He had depression and was being treated for it, was receiving counselling, and suicide had been discussed openly. It was not a taboo subject in their household. Never in her wildest dreams did my friend ever think suicide was a real possibility. They were a team. And yet now, she and their two children find themselves in a world that will never be the same, complete or able to answer the big, burning question, why?

How do we reach those who need reaching? A male suicide attempt survivor who featured in an episode of the ABC series ‘You Can’t Ask That’, said that one of the most powerful things someone has said to him since his attempt was a mate simply asking, “How’s your head?”

So in the spirit of Men’s Health Week (June 12 – 18) check in with the men in your life. It can be as simple as asking, “How’s your head?” or “Are you okay?”

For support call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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Gourmet Saltbush Lamb Shawarma WORDS: Shirley Harring, Hand Sourced

Think lamb, think spring. Right? True, however, sheep birth late winter through early spring; perfectly in sync with the growth of the lush, fresh grass needed to make milk for lambs. This means lamb eating is at its peak some 7-9 months after birth. Hello early winter.

This recipe is one of those failsafe, timeless, chuck-it-together jobs that leave people thinking you spent hours in the kitchen. The exterior gets charred and caramelised, and when it’s time to serve, crispy little bits fall off. The inside is pink, melty and soft, and very, very moreish.

It is noted as a shawarma. Since most people don’t have a vertical spit kicking around their kitchen, you marinate, roast and baste and get a somewhat similar result - a shawarma that isn’t. We use Lambtastic’s genuine saltbush lamb on the bone when we have it in stock. The salty, slightly smoky umaminess of the saltbush just adds to the overall flavour. Good stuff.

Ingredients 1 tsp. black peppercorns 5 cloves ½ tsp. cardamom pods 1 tsp. fenugreek seeds 1 tsp. fennel seeds 1 tbsp. cumin seeds 1 star anise ½ cinnamon stick ½ nutmeg, grated ¼ tsp. ground ginger 1 tbsp. sweet paprika 1 tbsp. sumac ¾ tbsp. sea salt 25g fresh ginger, grated 3 garlic cloves, crushed 40g chopped coriander stems and leaves 60ml lemon juice 120ml macadamia oil 1 Lambtastic Saltbush leg, bone in, about 2.5–3kg Instructions 1. Pop peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, fenugreek, fennel, cumin, star anise

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and cinnamon in a cast-iron pan set over medium-high heat and dryroast for a minute or two until the spices begin to pop and release their aromas. Add nutmeg, ground ginger and paprika, and toss for a few seconds to heat through. Transfer to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, and grind into a powder. Transfer to a medium bowl, stir in the sumac, salt, fresh ginger, garlic, coriander, lemon juice and oil, and stir to combine.

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Turn the lamb fat-side up, cover with aluminium foil and let it rest for a few hours, preferably overnight.

Heat oven to 180°C. Remove the foil, and roast for approximately 4 ½ hours or until the meat is completely tender. After 30 minutes of roasting, add about a cup of boiling water to the pan, and use this liquid to baste

the meat every hour or so. (Add more water as needed, making sure there is always just a little in the bottom of the pan.) After 90 minutes or so, cover the lamb with foil to prevent the spices from burning. Once the lamb is done, remove it from the oven, and leave to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving and serving.

Note: This recipie has been adapted from Yotam Ottolenghi’s Jerusalem

Shirley Harring is the provedore and owner of Hand Sourced, www.handsourced.com. au, where she works as an advocate for small batch farmers and as a supplier of rare and heritage breed foods for the high-end kitchen.

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