OurNarangba & Burpengary Magazine March 2016

Packer Leather Wins Innovation Award Red Rooster Commences Home Delivery Meet the Buhai Hill Celebrities

March 2016 Edition

Tinker, Toil and Take Refuge at Men’s Shed Volunteer for Clean Up Australia Day

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Letter from the Editor March has come around so quickly and we hope all of our Narangba and Burpengary readers are enjoying the local stories from what is an ever impressive community.

It never ceases to amaze me the number and variety of stories that come through to us, making it increasingly difficult to set our magazine content each month. I encourage you to keep sending your great stories through for our writers to follow up.

This month, we bring you stories from the inaugural 2016 Moreton Bay Innovation Awards (proudly supported by the Narangba Innovation Precinct), the Burpengary Writers’ Group and much more.

As always, I extend my thanks to our advertisers who enable us to bring you a print version of the Our Narangba & Burpengary Magazine each month. I would also like to take a moment to acknowledge the twenty contributors from the Narangba and Burpengary community who are willing to give their time and expertise to make this community magazine possible.

Needless to say there is so much more than just the magazine. Our Facebook page and website, www. ournarangba.com.au, is regularly updated with stories not published in the magazine, so why not take some time to check them out. Online readers can also download PDF versions of all our previous editions.

On a parting note, I would like to encourage all our readers to get involved in Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, March 6, to help keep our ‘sister suburbs’ looking their very best. Our Out & About Photographers will be visiting various sites – will they catch you lending a hand?

Darren More

THIS EDITION NARANGBA SHINES AT 2016 MORETON BAY 4 INNOVATION AWARDS! RED ROOSTER NARANGBA DELIVERS IN MORE 7 WAYS THAN ONE B U R P E N G A R Y & D I S T R I C T M E N ’ S S H E D 9 B U H A I H I L L C E L E B R I T I E S

10 KATRINAS HAIR AND SKIN WORKS BURPENGARY 11 BURPENGARY WRI TERS’ GROUP ENC ORE PUBLI C ATI ON 13 BOB MI LLAR RETI RES FROM C OUNC I L 15 NARANGBA BUSINESS GROUP

16 Qld Organics BEC OME A V OLUNTEER FOR C LEAN UP AUSTRALI A 17 D AY ’ S 25TH ANNI V ERSARY OUT & ABOUT 18 T H E N A R A N G B A T R A I N S T A T I O N 20 L E A D I N G T H E P A C K W I T H J E S S I C A G E R O U X 23 Hopping Into Easter With Your Pets HOME AND GARD EN WI TH NARANGBA HEI GHTS 25 How To Organise Your Kitchen Creatively TALK I NG FI NANC E WI TH LEE BOWD EN 27 The Value of Good Advice R E A L E S T A T E W R A P U P W I T H D A R R E N G R I M W A D E 29 Five Reasons Your Home Is Not Selling E D U C A T I O N A L L Y S P E A K I N G W I T H K A R E N C A R T E R 31 The Importance of Being Numerate L I V E W E L L W I T H M E L T O R A Y A 33 Is It Safe To Train While Pregnant LETS TALK WELLBEING WITH THERESE O’BRIEN 35 Celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8th T H E F L I P S I D E W I T H R E B E C C A & A L E X 36 Brothers in Arms M O R E T O N B A Y R E G I O N O N E C R E A T I V E V O I C E F O R U M 37 Plan Our Creative Future in The Arts ARE YOU RESILIENT OR JUST LUCKY SO FAR? 38 CROSSWORD & PUZZLE

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Narangba Shines at 2016 Moreton Bay Innovation Awards!

by Katy More

Narangba’s Packer Leather took home the Unitywater Moreton Bay Showcase award last month at the 2016 Moreton Bay Innovation Awards for their recent ‘no-sew show leather’ invention, recognised as providing a positive economic, environment and/or social benefit to the Moreton Bay Region.

Mark Drasutis, Paul Niederer, Steven Pronk and Tim Williamson, recognised leaders in the innovation field, judged the applications for the inaugural annual awards night, introduced to celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship in our region. The event attracted over 350 guests, including special guests Hon. Leeanne Enoch MP and Hon. Wyatt Roy MP. State Minster for Innovation, Science and Digital Economy and Small Business, Hon. Leeanne Enoch MP, encouraged all members of Government to work together to foster the right environment for innovation to flourish.

‘It’s is exciting to be in a room with people who are taking innovation head on and doing it so successfully,’ said Ms Enoch. ‘Everyone here tonight is an example of how we are moving forward and changing the innovation landscape.’

Andrew Griffiths, the evening’s MC, acknowledged the real life challenges for innovators, reminding the audience of the huge investments, inner demons, commitment and dedication of many hours innovators face. These giant leaps of faith which may never translate into dollars, all whilst still trying to pay the rent, sum up the real story of innovation.

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‘I think it is really important to remember that innovation doesn’t just happen with flash new ideas and technology,’ said Mr Griffiths. ‘It isn’t all about giant corporations, and whilst they get most of the air time, it is the little innovators that come up with some of the extraordinary stuff.’

Mr Aaron Turnball received the Sesame Lane/Think 2 Be Foundation Emerging Innovation award of $2,500 acknowledging the viability of Defenda-Tag which is still in the early stages of development. Inspired by the Oztag concept, Defenda-Tag has been designed for use in martial arts and self-defence training. It is a sparring game where physical contact is replaced by the goal of obtaining tags off your opponent.

‘My goal is to have Defenda-Tag through schools and ultimately recognised as an international sport,’ said Mr Turnball, who experienced bullying during his childhood. ‘This isn’t just for kids, it is also for advanced Martial Artists and has been under development for the last three years.’

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The winner of the Telstra Established Innovation award of $2,500 was New-Eye-Company. Managing Director, Mr Andreas Mehringer, accepted the award for their optical safety glasses. ‘New Eye Company is a division of NEC Optics that provides general optical services as well as importing and distributing the IC Safety Optical System,’ Mr Mehringer explained. ‘Our Safety Eyewear System typically halves the cost of optical RX safety glasses that are used routinely by workers to protect their eyes from injuries, and make safety eyewear affordable for everyone. A major advantage of the system is that it virtually eliminates the need for replacement lenses.’

Unitywater CEO, Mr George Theo, presented the Unitywater Moreton Bay Showcase award of $2,500 to Narangba based family business Packer Leather, acknowledging the positive economic, environmental and/or social benefit of their no-sew shoe leather.

‘This leather is designed to be used in the making of new athletic footwear,’ explained Mr Graham Packer. ‘Key athletic shoe makers were looking for a kangaroo leather that could replace synthetic, and it took many, many months developing the leather that would suit the application.’

Narangba took the stage again to present the Narangba Innovation Precinct People’s Choice Award of $2,500. Mr Michael Kennedy from Kennedy Timbers, announced Gidget Retro Teardop Campers as the winner for their innovative spacious camper with contemporary features and products. The camper maintains the classic aesthetics

of an authentic retro teardrop and can be set up in one minute.

‘We had a cracker range of finalists,’ said Mr Kennedy. ‘Any of the finalists could have won tonight, they were simply that outstanding’.

The main winner for the evening, taking home the Moreton Bay Regional Council Innovation of the Year award of $10,000 and a return flight to Sydney to pitch directly to Mr Mark Bouris, CEO of The Celebrity Apprentice Australia, was Solar Combined Heat and Power.

Paul Niederer, COO of Crowdsourcing Week, CEO of ASSOB International and one of the four judges for the 2016 Moreton Bay Innovation Awards, was impressed by the breadth of the different types of businesses, which ranged from baby’s bibs to caravans to all sorts of electronics.

‘This region has something special where there is a lot of different innovation. It has a real breadth of innovative people who are all passionate about using local workers, local production and local material,’ said Mr Niederer.

The gala event, hosted by Regional Development Australia, Moreton Bay Regional Council and Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism, transformed the Mary MacKillop Performance Centre at St Columban’s College, with organisers and finalists alike setting a high standard for the future of the Moreton Bay Innovation Awards.

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Red Rooster Narangba Delivers In More Ways Than One

by Danica Clayton

Let me paint a picture. You’re finally home. You’ve been working all day and it was a long commute home. You have a craving for chicken, but in order to satisfy it, you will have to drive to the local shops to buy it. You need food, and fast.

deliveries will be extending to parts of Burpengary by the end of April as demand increases. ’We would like to go further to service other people but we just can’t guarantee that the chips are going to be nice when we get there,’ Tim explained.

Tim Humphreys, Franchise Owner of Red Rooster Narangba, has heard your plea and is offering home deliveries as of March 1.

This exciting new initiative provides a home delivery service just when you need it; 5pm right through to 10pm, seven days a week.

‘Now people can order a nice healthy meal and get it delivered to their door without having to leave home and without having to get some of the other options that aren’t so healthy,’ said Tim. ‘The exciting bit is that we can offer a proper roast meal right to your door, rather than getting that pizza option.’

The introduction of home deliveries means more than just a hot delivered meal to Narangba residents. Three young locals have been given jobs to help cope with the extra demand on staff. Look out for a delivery car with the branded Red Rooster light box on the roof.

For extra convenience, customers can order online and either pay online or in person when the delivery arrives. Those who are having trouble ordering online can call up and place an order over the phone, however ordering online is preferred.

There are no menu restrictions either, so anything on the Red Rooster menu is eligible for home delivery.

Narangba residents living in Narangba Valley, Narangba Heights, Stone Ridge Estate and even past Narangba Railway Station are all eligible for home deliveries. There’s some good news for Burpengary residents too. Home

Red Rooster Narangba has also recently launched Red Royalty, a loyalty card program allowing customers to earn Red Royalty dollars on every purchase which can then be spent in-store.

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Burpengary & District Men’s Shed

by Alex Habilay

Burpengary & District Men’s Shed is recruiting any and all of the male breed. Here you won’t find any man alike, rather a conference room of characters determined to drink tea, make jokes and give back to the community. Formed by President Rodney Hansen, this Men’s Shed is a community fuelled sanctuary where friendships are forged, banter abounds and other far-out stuff takes place.

Though giving back to the community is the group’s prime focus, playing, racing and the breaking of toys is always a boy’s priority.

Members participate in “extracurricular” activities from barbeques to clapped-out car rally races to Tasmania.

The group resolved the future of their car rally in the following discussion: ‘What do we do with the car once we’ve finished?’

‘We could drive it back, but it’ll probably be knackered.

Just leave it there.’

‘I guess that’s what they drive in Tasmania anyway.’

The banter and activities don’t halt easily with these men.

Another project the group has underway is a trailer turned mobile workshop. They plan to use this to create trinkets and toys for the community and also to provide demonstrations of how their big toys created the little toys. Boys will be boys after all.

The workshop-trailer is among many of the construction and refurbishment projects this Men’s Shed has in their crosshair. Though some members may be more equipped than others, eagerness is a shedder’s trait: ‘I don’t know how to use a welder, but I can hold stuff, make coffee and have a yarn.’

‘Well. That would be a hindrance, but thanks.’

Room erupts into laughter.

The Burpengary & District Men’s Shed welcomes all members of the community, no matter your hit rate with a hammer. Rodney describes the Men’s Shed as a place to

get lost, tinker, toil and take refuge. It’s where anything goes and where stuff gets made or fixed, and only occasionally broken.

The beginning of 2016 holds a lot for this Men’s Shed. The now forty strong group cram into their tiny conference room lent

by Radio 101.5FM, with new members joining daily. Here are some testimonials: ‘Hi I’m Ross. Uh, I joined the shed because I heard about you guys *pause* the good and bad. Some of you blokes are shocking, but I’ll help out where I can. You’ve twisted my arm.’

‘Hello I’m Peter. I’m the secretary of the club, under my own protest. The wife is all in agreement of the shed, so here I am.’

‘Alan have you got anything to add?’

‘Uh, I’m Alan and my favourite hobby is sleeping. I’m really just a lazy person.’

‘Well, I guess we could put a hammock up for you on the veranda.’

The group is planning to build their own headquarters; a place where toilet seats can be left up, woodwork can be done, and most importantly, where Alan can sleep during the day.

It was only four months ago that the Burpengary & District Men’s Shed was just five friends and an idea written in a letter. Now it’s the cause of incredible improvement in the shedders’ and their communities’ livelihood. As Rodney explained, ‘These sheds are not just about fixing furniture and building toys, they are also a source of friendship and interaction.’

Men’s Shed is a place to be a man, and no matter how you interpret the noun, you will be accepted here. In the words of Nigel, ‘Everyone is an individual. You might like something that I think is worth a rat’s johnny, but that doesn’t matter because it’s important to you.’

The Men’s Shed is a place where “bring a chair” can turn into “I’ll bring a gazebo and we’ll terraform the area,” and they want you! The group meet every Thursday at 9am in an office at the rear of Car Park 2 of the Caboolture Sports Club.

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Buhai Hill Celebrities

by Alex Habilay

Not far past the undeveloped hills of Narangba and Oakey Flat Road is one of north Brisbane’s best kept secrets, Buhai Hill. Located at the end of semi-truck beaten Raynbird Road (courtesy of the quarry the road leads toward), though the bitumen is more like breadcrumbs, you won’t find a cannibalistic witch at the end of this trail. Instead you’ll find the most gentle, soft creatures you could ever imagine; Alpacas.

Angela Borroughs and Robin McGaffin have owned Buhai Hill Alpaca Farm for two decades and now have a happy herd of 54 alpacas; and you can pet, play and perspire on the slope of Buhai Hill with these silky alpacas till your heart’s content.

Angela and Robin welcome all visitors to their open farm. Visitors vary from comfort-chasers interested in the alpaca’s incredible fleece, to families chasing a picnic and a good memory, or just people completely taken by overwhelming alpaca curiosity.

There’s one thing Buhai Hill’s visitors have in common though. They all leave with their alpaca prejudice healthily cleansed. No, you won’t need to pack a poncho or dodge any alpaca spit on your visit, however you will have to cure your broken heart once it’s time to say goodbye.

April 30 to May 8 is the official Alpaca week and standard visiting season.

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Angela and Robin recommend visiting their farm during this week because after eleven months of gestation, the cria are due. Another ideal time is August when the alpacas are in full fleece majesty.

Angela and Robin haven’t always had such a big, beautiful family. Their property was originally a banana plantation, and like everyone who visits Buhai Hill, they fell in love with the area’s dense wilderness with its mountain range piercing through the green. Back in the early 1990’s, while a cyclone was devastating banana lovers on our eastern coast, Angela and Robin spent a day harvesting their banana plants and from the empty land, the alpacas came.

Angela and Robin had already accumulated three wethers (castrated males) as pets at this point. Presumably, the feel of their fleece and being on the receiving end of affectionate alpaca neck hugs (much like a pleasant python), saw them opt for 51 more.

They now have a mix of Suri – a dreadlock style fleece that would make any diva scream “weave!” and Huacaya alpacas – which are a little more sheepish compared to their Rastafarian cousins. Between both species, Angela and Robin have champion alpacas with better hair than you could ever dream of, some winning awards including QLD Alpaca of the Year and Champion Black Fleece at the World Show held in England.

Photo by Danica Clayton

Some of the flock are named after jazz greats like Satchmo and his daughter, Peggy Lee. You may even catch a glimpse of their relatives Ella Fitzgerald, Django Reinhardt and Dizzie Gillespie in the other paddock.

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Angela and Robin keep their alpacas separated by gender.

Much like humans, the male alpaca is inebriated by love at the sight of a female, yet when they’re without female company they are stoic, and disciplined to the point that they defecate in orderly queues and piles.

I don’t blame the male alpaca. I was lucky enough to be kissed by Peggy Lee’s soft snout, and now I can’t get her fleece out of my mind. So if I can interest you in falling in love, I would recommend you visit Buhai Hill Alpaca farm, because if the scenery doesn’t get you, Peggy Lee’s fever definitely will.

Katrinas Hair and Skin Works Burpengary Katrinas Hair and Skin Works Burpengary is a multi-award winning salon. The salon opened 16 years ago and there are now 10 Katrinas salons throughout South East Queensland. The team includes highly skilled and experienced skin therapists who specialise in creating major skin transformations for conditions such as ageing, pigmentation, acne, facial redness and many more. Personalised skin programs are designed for clients which combine different skin treatments together with the right active ingredients to deliver real visible results.

The salon offers a one stop experience and works with leading brands including Ultraceuticals, GHD, NAK, and Lish. Services include ‘Alexandria Professional Sugaring’ which is the world’s leading sugaring system, IPL Permanent Hair Reduction and Skin Rejuvenation, a full menu of beauty services such as hair, nails, waxing, tinting, manicures, massage and also more specialised services such as a Cosmetic Tattooing and a Cosmetic Physician who provides a full range of injectables including wrinkle reduction, lip enhancements and fillers.

Clients of the salon rave about the personalised and relaxing hairdressing experience they receive at Burpengary. Our experienced and highly regarded stylist, Patti, listens and creates a look that’s just right for you.

Recently the salon took part in an International ‘Ultraceuticals 90 Day Acne Challenge’ which involved therapists from all over the country performing appropriate skin treatments and prescribing suitable home care products over a three month period. The progress and results were documented and photographed.

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Katrinas Burpengary won this international competition with the best acne skin transformation throughout Australia and New Zealand with their client, Sarah.

Sarah, who was 20 years old, had suffered from acne since the age of 11. She had tried many different over the counter skincare products to try and control her acne breakouts but nothing helped. Suffering from acne had affected Sarah’s life dramatically, to the point where she had lost her self-confidence, become very unhappy, and was on the verge of giving up all hope of obtaining clear skin. She was sceptical upon first hearing about Ultraceuticals, but she wanted to take part in the journey and has not looked back since. Visit the salon to see the before and after pictures of Sarah’s skin transformation.

Katrinas aim to provide the highest quality service, using the latest technology in a professional and caring environment.

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Burpengary Writers’ Group Encore Publication

by Melina Simpson

And, yes, I take it personally: The platypus I no longer see Who has no water in the creek.

The problem worsens every week.

The above is an excerpt from the poem Undecided by Suzi Tooke, a member of the Burpengary Writers’ Group. The group currently consists of twelve members aged between 24 and 74, from many countries and backgrounds.

I met with Suzi and fellow member, Alicia Bruzzone, to discuss the upcoming publication of Kaleidoscope Encore – a collation of stories from the writers. This is the latest edition in a series of anthologies produced by the group, having previously published Kaleidoscope and Kaleidoscope Revisited.

Helma Peitsch, the group co-ordinator and founding member had also intended to join us, but was unable to – which immediately generated creative mystery. ‘That could be a story in itself,’ mused Alicia craftily. In a later conversation with Helma, I learnt that she decided to start a creative writing group four years ago. ‘I believe that every life is a story in itself and should be told,’ she explained.

And the members certainly have stories to tell. There’s Helma herself, who grew up in Germany and has lived in Northern Europe, Africa and now Australia. UK-born Suzi, whose book – Gullible’s Troubles – is full of humorous tales of her adventures around Europe in a temperamental caravan called Morrison. Or Rick Jackson, born on top of the Snowy Mountains, now writing his memoirs.

All members put their own experiences into words through non-fiction and fantasy. Helma is immensely proud to be associated with their writing talents, which include poetry, travel, children’s stories, humour, fantasy and memoirs.

The group meets on the second Monday of each month at Burpengary Library between 10am and 12pm. They are extremely grateful to Moreton Bay Regional Council for providing the meeting space and regular support for local writers. ‘We often write our own

Photo by Danica Clayton

Burpengary Writers’ Group members Suzi Tooke and Alicia Bruzzone

stories on a given topic,’ explained Suzi. ‘We can also show our pieces to the rest of the group to critique if we want to.’

Not all of the group are accomplished writers. Some are published authors and some intend to be. Helma shares her publishing experiences with the other members and shows them how to become published with minimum outlay and maximum effect. Others are like fellow member Rik Kemp, who is simply preparing for his selfproclaimed ‘boring’ autobiography!

Kaleidiscope Encore will be on sale in local libraries soon (for around $10). Burpengary Library will be holding a book launch sometime in March, so check with the library for details. Or contact Helma at helmapietsch@live.com.au for more information on the creative adventures of some of our talented local writers.

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Bob Millar Retires from Council

by Danielle Garside

Whilst Bob Millar, Councillor for Division 11, announced his retirement from Council recently, he assures us that we haven’t seen the last of him. Bob took time to speak with us about how he will continue his community work into the future.

Following a lengthy career in the finance industry, Bob was first elected as a councillor for the former Pine Rivers Shire Council in March 2000. He was returned unopposed in 2004 and then in 2008 (following the amalgamation of the Pine Rivers, Caboolture and Redcliffe councils), was elected as the Councillor for Division 11 of the Moreton Bay Regional Council, representing residents from Mt Nebo to Narangba. He was successfully reelected in 2012.

‘There are those who had been urging me for several years to enter political life; I guess they just finally got their way,’ Cr Millar laughed when asked about his motives for becoming a Councillor. ‘Having said that, I have always been involved in community service and I saw this role as an opportunity to continue this service at another level where I could influence good things for the community.’

Bob has held executive positions on school P&Cs, the Samford Progress and Protection Association and has been an active member of the Rotary Club of Samford Valley for the past 25 years including time as its President. He has served as a volunteer firefighter with the Samford Rural Fire Brigade for 30 years, as well as being the Brigade Chairman for the last 15 years.

As Director and Deputy Chair of Pine Rivers Community Finance Limited (which operates the Brendale and Samford branches of Bendigo Community Bank), Bob has kept his hand in his former profession and seen the bank distribute more than $370,000 to community groups over the last five years.

Since 2008, Cr Millar has played a key role in Council’s financial and disaster management functions and through the Local Government Association has undertaken the following roles: • Spokesperson for Corporate Services; • Chair of the Audit Committee; • Deputy Chair of the Regions Local Disaster Management Group and Chair of the Recovery Committee; and • Member of the Board of Management of the Local

Government Mutual Liability Pool and Local Government Work care (which manage the public liability, general insurance and work cover insurance for the 72 Councils in Queensland).

In the first two years of his time on Council, Cr Millar played a key role in negotiations with the CSIRO that resulted in 50% of the 280 hectare former research property at Samford coming into public ownership at no cost, enabling the development of sporting and other facilities.

Life as a Councillor isn’t an easy one, and when asked to recall his most embarrassing moment as Councillor, Bob nominated the opening of the Dayboro Skate Park. ‘I was riding a push bike too small for me and got marooned on top of the first jump, only to fall backwards to the sound of clicking cameras,’ Cr Millar said.

Cr Millar has worked closely with many sporting, business, community service and environmental groups and has facilitated the establishment of a number of bush care groups throughout the Division.

Actively participating to provide a stable and effective council, and focussed on meeting both the reasonable and affordable needs of the community, Cr Millar is satisfied with all he has achieved during his time as Councillor. Whilst he says there is always work still to be done, he looks forward to reducing his frantic workload, along with enjoying the odd game of golf and some travel.

The future will see Cr Millar continuing in his community service endeavours whilst taking time to re-engage with family and social networks. ‘Family and friends have suffered extensively during my 16 years in Council,’ Cr Millar explained.

Having said all of this, what does Cr Millar remember most?

‘Seeing 8,000 people turn up to the opening of the Avenue of Honour for the 100th Anniversary of Anzac Day in Samford,’ said Cr Millar. ‘It was simply amazing and very moving. I will never forget it.’

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Qld Organics

by Rebecca Fawcett-Smith

Fast Facts: • An Australian owned family company, run by brothers-in-law Neil Petersen and Brad Smith.

• Operating since 1995.

• Employs 10 locals.

• Queensland’s leading producer of quality fertilisers and soil conditioners for lawns, gardens and farms.

All manure used is sourced locally. ‘The manure is in a very localised area between Caboolture, Donnybrook and Elimbah,’ said Brad. ‘We compost it all at Elimbah and then we freight it to Narangba in trucks to pelletise and bag.’

Last year, Qld Organics expanded into the export market, and the decision is already paying off. The empty shipping containers in their car park will soon transport 2,000 tonne of product to Vietnam. ‘They came out, saw our products and liked them so we’ve done a bit of work developing products for their market,’ said Brad Smith, Sales and Marketing.

Every batch of compost is stringently tested prior to transportation. ‘Because we are supplying a lot of farmers we want to be able to say that we are producing a product that is clean and safe,’ said Brad. ‘We test for heavy metals, pathogens and nasty microbes, salmonella, listeria and E.coli. We put in place very strict conditions because of food safety.’

The time invested has paid off. QLD Organics’ 2016 shipment to Vietnam is double that of last year’s, and with an estimated 60,000 tonne of fertiliser being imported into Vietnam annually (primarily from Europe), the potential for greater export growth to that region is significant. ‘The Vietnam market is huge,’ said Brad.

Organic and non-organic farmers benefit from QLD Organics products. ‘A lot of our farmers aren’t organic, but they recognise that by putting some organic fertiliser back into the soil, they’re helping to improve the soil quality,’ explained Brad.

Vietnam is not however Qld Organics’ only international target market. ‘I am currently working with a customer in Fiji. The application is going through their department of biosecurity, so that’s looking good,’ said Brad. ‘We had a shipment go to the Maldives last year also.’

QLD Organics have been using the same product recipe and the same core products for the 20 years that they have been operating. ‘We do custom

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fertilisers for growers, but it has been the same brand, the same range and the same three key products for twenty years, because they work,’ said Brad.

Fifty percent of what QLD Organics produce goes to farmers with the other 50 percent going to home gardens. ‘We supply all the way down the eastern seaboard as far as Victoria,’ said Brad.

Locals can find QLD Organics’ range of products at Millers Mitre 10 TradeCenter (Narangba), The Plant Shack (Deception Bay), Redcliffe Produce (Rothwell), Theo’s Garden Centre (Kallangur) and Total Landscaping Supplies (Mango Hill).

Become a Volunteer for Clean Up Australia Day’s 25th Anniversary

by Rebecca Fawcett-Smith

This year, Clean Up Australia Day will celebrate its 25th Anniversary. On March 6, 2016, myself along with thousands of other site coordinators will welcome like-minded individuals willing to dedicate a few hours of their Sunday to collect the litter discarded by others.

Our efforts are never for naught. Last year, a staggering 34.4 tonnes of litter was collected across the Moreton Bay Region.

To put it in perspective, that equates to 34 small cars or 946 wheelie bins of litter.

‘Last year, nearly 12,000 members of our community got out in their local areas and cleaned up, demonstrating their pride in our region,’ said a Moreton Bay Regional Council (MBRC) spokesperson. ‘We hope even more register for Clean Up Australia Day in 2016 and also do what they can to combat litter all year round.’

A group not restricted to the official Clean Up Australia Day date is the Norfolk Lakes Neighbourhood Watch group who have facilitated a site for at least nine years. The group dedicates two, sometimes three days a year to the cause.

‘We have a very community-minded group in Norfolk Lakes who take pride in seeing the environment clean and free from litter and graffiti,’ said Site Coordinator, Barbara Moloney.

Whilst discarded drink bottles and fast food packaging are always prolific, our parks, road reserves and bushland areas are the most common dumping ‘hotspots’ for larger

household items including chest freezers, air conditioners, TVs, ironing boards and car parts. Such dumping is illegal, and people found guilty of dumping may be fined.

‘Residents of the Moreton Bay Region can dispose of their household waste for free at council’s waste facilities, so there is absolutely no excuse for illegal dumping,’ said a MBRC spokesperson.

Littering not only sullies our neighbourhoods, it also endangers wildlife. ‘Our most unusual find several years ago was a native turtle caught by a fishing hook and line attached to a bottle,’ said Barbara. ‘Thankfully, a local vet removed the hook and saved the turtle, which was returned to the lake when it had recovered.’ As a consequence, No Fishing signs were erected around the lake.

Volunteer numbers for 2015 were up 29.97% on 2014, and MBRC encourages residents to once again help keep the region beautiful in 2016. ‘Not many places can boast as beautiful and diverse a natural environment as we can here in the Moreton Bay Region,’ said the MBRC spokesperson.

So if you too want to help beautify our region, head to the Clean Up Australia Day website, www.cleanupaustraliaday. org.au, and click through to the Get Involved page where you can join an existing site (or even create your own).

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The Narangba Train Station

by Danielle Garside

Today, Narangba is considered a highly favourable and burgeoning community. But it hasn’t always been that way. To understand, we must go back to the metaphorical ‘birth’ of Narangba; the railway station.

Narangba in its Aboriginal origin meant small ridge, which described the area in which the Narangba station and surrounding township was situated. The railway was completed on June 11, 1888, as part of the Petrie to Caboolture line, followed by the station in 1904, originally named Sideling Creek Station. This was a massive advance for Narangba, as it enabled local food produce to be transported more efficiently, and allowed the community to travel to and from Brisbane and other suburbs much faster than by horse-drawn vehicles. The mail service also greatly benefited from this development.

On October 13, 1927, Narangba was mentioned in an article by The Telegraph, which discussed the Railway Ambulance Competition that was held. The opening sentence of the article states: “Narangba, thought not an important place in Queensland has a special interest for railway ambulance officers.

The station itself attracts the attention of travellers because of its beautiful surroundings, but Narangba is better known to railwaymen as the centre in which ambulance competitions for the shield presented by the Commissioner for Railways, (Mr. J. W. Davidson) have been held for the past few years.

Yesterday, the competition for the Brisbane and North Coast districts’ shield was held there.”

In October 1929, newspapers, including The Telegraph, Rockhampton’s Morning Chronicle and the Nambour Chronicle, simultaneously released articles discussing the beautiful gardens surrounding the Narangba Train Station, due to the work of the Station Master, Mr. N. A. H. Rose, along with the help of his wife and daughter.

Mr. J. W. Davidson, the Commissioner of Railways at the time, was very much impressed with the work of Mr. Rose, and arranged for the “principal daylight trains” (including the Brisbane to Gympie and Townsville mail trains) to stop at Narangba station for approximately two minutes; giving the passengers on board the opportunity to admire the gardens also.

The recollections of long standing Narangba locals describe a time when all roads were dirt roads, and the local children rode their horses to Narangba State School (the only local school in the area) via a path that led them past the Narangba Train Station. ‘I remember when we would use a horse and cart to take the milk from the dairy to the Narangba Train Station, which is where the truck would meet farmers to pick up the local produce for sale,’ said one.

In 1974, the Station Master became a very highly regarded citizen within the community; taking on the roles of both the Post Master and the State and Commonwealth representative

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of the district. Consequently, the bank, post office and train station all resided within the same building. Later, in 1986, electrification of the railway lines was introduced, which greatly improved both the passenger service and other services provided by the railway system.

In February 2012, an extensive upgrade commenced at Narangba train station, transforming it from its small country town persona to the modern station we see today. As stated by Mr. Scott Emerson in the May 31, 2013 edition of the Courier Mail, ‘Narangba was one of the 30 busiest stations in Queensland and is expected to be even busier in the future … There are already 1,500 people using this station per day.’ It seems that the Narangba station will continue to be a large part of the community for many more years to come.

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Hopping Into Easter With Your Pets It is almost that time of year again, when we get a visit from our favourite hopping friend, the Easter Bunny!

And we all know what that means…chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate.

Easter is the only time of year we have an excuse to eat chocolate for breakfast and pretty much the whole day, or until you can’t possibly stand the sight of another chocolate!

Chocolate or anything with cocoa is highly toxic to pets and can be lethal even in very small amounts.

This is due to the naturally occurring stimulant called theobromine. Found in the cocoa bean, the darker the chocolate, the higher the level of theobromine.

Theobromine can also be found in tea and cola.

Dogs especially love chocolate and some will do almost anything to get it. Just because your dog or cat loves something doesn’t mean you should give it to them, even if they are making those eyes at you.

If you know that you just can’t resist, then make sure you are prepared this Easter.

At local supermarkets and pet shops, you can get chocolate treats specially made for dogs that are not toxic, as they are made from carob, not cocoa. You can also make your own Easter pet treats at home, with many recipes available online.

Be mindful of where you keep your chocolates this Easter because with the help of their super senses, dogs can easily sniff out the best hidden stash.

If you love to have an Easter egg hunt, make sure that your dog is kept securely on a lead or in another area, and remember to count how many eggs you hide to ensure all are accounted for post hunt.

You could always have an Easter egg hunt for your dog also, using the carob chocolate made especially for dogs of course. This will encourage them to use their sense of smell, and any activity where their natural instincts are being used is very beneficial for your dog. If you have a cat that is also crazy about chocolate, you can do the same for him/her.

If you are concerned that your pet has eaten chocolate, whether you find empty wrappers or missing eggs, don’t wait for the warning signs as symptoms can take six to twelve hours to present. It is always best to contact your vet immediately. Early treatment can help your pet recover quicker and keep the costs lower if any treatment is required.

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How to Organise Your Kitchen Creatively Kitchens can be such a mess sometimes! No matter what kind of kitchen space you have, whether it is large or small, full of cupboards or lacking in storage, you can make the most of it by enlisting some creative organisation techniques.

wood to create simple but effective small shelves. Use a piece of wrapping paper to line the back of the boxes, and simply nail them together. You will have a great DIY storage shelf in no time!

Tackle the dreaded second drawer Dedicate some time to emptying ‘the junk drawer’ which seems to breed utensils in most households. Empty it out, go through every item in the drawer and separate into three piles: keep - use often, keep – use sometimes and charity. Pop a divider into the drawer, placing your ‘use often’ items towards the front, and the utensils you use least at the back. With this new system in place, everything you need will be easy to find, and you can feel fantastic giving away your unwanted utensils to families who need them most!

Use ‘weird’ space well Do you have a strange open space somewhere in your kitchen, perhaps next to the refrigerator or between appliances? Consider building an extra shelving unit or placing a small desk in this space to give yourself even more room to store essentials!

Rolling islands If you have a smaller kitchen area, build or purchase a rolling island to give yourself more counter space and storage drawers. Add a tall cupboard to the bottom shelf of your rolling island and use it to keep your bin tucked neatly away and out of sight.

Office supplies Affix office organisers to the inside of your cabinet doors to provide hanging storage space. Use a three-level office rack, standing on its end, to keep your cutting boards or other flat objects separated and easy to find. Try mounting a magazine rack to the back of a cabinet door in which to keep tin foil, plastic wrap, storage bags and more.

Upcycling Do you need counter based shelving for items such as tea, spices, or small jars? Try upcycling wooden boxes or other slats of

Do not be afraid to make the most of your pantry, cupboard and counter space. With a little bit of creativity, any kitchen can be properly organised into a great room with lots of personal charm.

Give it a try! Your kitchen will thank you for it.

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The Value of Good Advice There’s something to be said for expert advice in an area that affects the lives of every single one of us – our finances. It’s natural to want to stay in control of your finances, but keeping up to date via the Financial Review simply doesn’t cut it when it comes to getting ahead and preparing for a comfortable future and retirement.

There are a million of options when it comes to finance, investment and making your money work for you. The internet may be a great general source of information, but how do you work out what is impartial advice and what is nothing more than a clever marketing blurb made to sound impartial? And, of course, you have to always be on the lookout for online scams.

What happens if you know the basics but you’d really like a second opinion on the information you’ve sourced? Perhaps you’re after some additional ideas outside of the obvious but you really don’t know what you’re looking for.

If you’re living on a very tight budget, balancing your income with your mortgage repayments and other monthly outgoings, it seems ludicrous to pay someone for financial advice...right?

The reality is that it makes a lot of sense to get expert one-on-one advice from a financial adviser who has information on you and your financial position. An expert adviser will tailor their information and strategies exactly to your situation, taking away any guess work or the possibility of misunderstanding how something works.

In a study released in 2012, investment researcher Morningstar Inc. concluded that employing a financial adviser can improve an investor’s potential return by 1.82% per year. A small increased return over a year or two – but in the long term this could be the difference between scraping by and living a comfortable lifestyle in retirement.

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Five Reasons Your Home Is Not Selling If you have been in the market looking for a property to purchase, you would have no doubt experienced the dreadful feeling of finally finding something you think might suit your needs, only to call up and have the agent advise you that the property is under contract.

3. You’re unmotivated to sell Do you know why you are selling? If not, you’re probably uncommitted to the sale. This is one of the key reasons a home doesn’t sell when the rest of the market is booming.

The majority of listings around the Moreton Bay area are selling quickly and a lot of the time can be snapped up within the first week.

If you are not clear on the ‘big why’, you are under-committed to the sale. Or if the price you want to make it worth your while to sell is above what the market is willing to pay, even in boom times your property won’t sell.

But what if your ‘for sale’ sign is gathering dust? If this sounds like you, here are five reasons why some homes – even in scorching markets – do not sell: 1. Unrealistic price This is the big cause of failed home sales in a booming market. In my opinion, the number one reason properties do not sell is unrealistic expectations on price.

Buyers are fairly savvy and certainly know what the market price on properties should be. By having an over inflated price, the property will sit on the market and remain unsold until you are willing to ‘meet the market’ i.e. lower the asking price. This can result in less negotiating power for your agent and subsequently you may get a lower price than what could have originally been achieved.

2. Poor presentation An overgrown garden, flaking paint, filthy carpets, bathrooms and kitchens and empty or overcrowded rooms all contribute to the fact that potential buyers can’t (or don’t want to), see themselves living there.

Potential investors also bypass it (the rundown home) because they feel that there will be considerable costs associated with maintenance and repairs into the future.

4. Photos – more woe than wow You only get one chance to make a big impression when selling a home so scrimp on your photos at your peril. In a crowded market, having fantastic photos is also very important.

You want buyers to prioritise inspecting your property over others open at the same time, and overseas and interstate buyers also shop on the internet, so great presentation equals great photos.

5. No web profile If your property is not online today how can it find a market of buyers?

Advertising and marketing are musts when selling homes. The days of a classified advertisement in the weekend newspaper bringing the masses – while still an option – is unlikely to find its target on its own.

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The Importance of Being Numerate Being numerate is the ability to confidently and effectively use mathematics to meet the demands of everyday life. Believe it or not, whether we are young or old, we use maths every day at home and beyond. Effective numeracy skills enable us to think logically, apply reasoning and to make sense of time, numbers, patterns and shapes.

Good numeracy skills assist us to decode problems, measure things, read maps and timetables, as well as interpret things like bills and plans.

From the moment children are born they interact with the world around them. They observe patterns, shapes, colours and sizes.

By encouraging their natural curiosity we can easily assist them to broaden their mathematical concepts. A child who has a solid foundation in numeracy is more likely to be successful with mathematics at school and as an adult in later life. It is important for parents to assist children to become numerate and it doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Simply talking with your child and involving them in everyday activities will expand their knowledge enormously.

Opportunities to help your child with numeracy concepts are everywhere!

How? • Encourage the use of mathematical language. Help children to express ideas like how much, how many, what size or what shape.

Encourage them to organise things, play games and count.

• Look for and talk about mathematical concepts in everyday life e.g. numbers on number plates/houses, patterns and shapes in the environment. Discuss how maths is used in real life situations; in cooking, reading maps, driving cars, on construction sites, while playing sport etc.

• Explore how money is used. Involve children in simple shopping transactions. Look for price labels in supermarkets and shops, talk

about how credit cards are used, negotiate pocket money, set up savings accounts and discuss banking ideas.

• Talk about the many ways things are measured and the language that accompanies these concepts; heavy, light, length, height, weight, hour, minute etc. Use tools to show how we measure things; scales, tape measures, measuring containers and clocks. As their knowledge expands, introduce formal measurement units such as centimetre, metre, litre, kilogram etc.

• Encourage your child to be a risk taker by using what they know to solve mathematical problems e.g. who is the tallest in your family?

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Finally, be aware of how your child is progressing with their numeracy concepts and how confident they are with maths in general. More difficult concepts naturally progress from and are built on simpler ideas, and this progression should be natural and attainable. Keep in contact with your child’s teacher to ensure they are keeping up and not falling behind with their maths skills.

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Is It Safe To Train While Pregnant?

Firstly, congratulations on your pregnancy! Whether this is your first or fourth, there is no one size fits all pregnancy fitness paradigm. Like every woman, every pregnancy is different, and staying fit during pregnancy never looks the same for everyone.

If you are pregnant (or even trying to get pregnant) and wondering if it’s okay to continue training, or even start training while you are pregnant, don’t panic. You’re not alone. Because everyone is different, you might need to adjust and tweak training as you progress in your pregnancy. Yes, there will be times that you need to put your feet up and relax, but it is also very important to stay fit and active. Not just for yourself, but for the pregnancy and the birth, as well as the new little person who you are bringing into the world.

Being pregnant doesn’t mean that you have to eat for two. Your hormones and cravings may well be all over the place, but stuffing ice cream, chips, chocolate and junk food in your mouth certainly won’t do you or the baby any favours. Eating nourishing, nutrient rich wholefoods will not only give you more energy, but also help in the development and growth of your baby.

Having a baby is hard work, and keeping up your strength training will help you to build confidence in your body and it’s abilities to get you through your labour and beyond. Strength training can also help decrease pain and pregnancy discomfort. Just make sure you are always mindful of your body and its limits, scaling weights back as needed and ensuring you focus on maintaining good form. Having a Personal Trainer can make a huge difference in helping you keep on track, as they can monitor your form and guide your training along the way. Obviously it is important to check with your doctor that there is no reason you can’t train.

When the time arrives for the final phase of labour, not only weightlifting help you maintain mental stamina and toughness, it will also assist in maintaining and improving physical stamina. will also be extremely handy on those long nights ahead when demands of your newborn impact on your sleep.

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Celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8th Since 1911, International Women’s Day has grown into a global celebration of economic, political and social achievements of women – past, present and future. The day aims to highlight the importance of fostering conditions to eliminate discrimination against women, and encourage their full and equal participation in social development.

There still seems to be a page or two missing however from our primary school history books, downplaying the epic story of courageous activism for women’s rights. Many people credit World War I for catapulting women into the jobs of men while the men went off to serve. This of course did provide leverage for women to demand more rights.

However, well before World War I, a movement had already begun that saw mostly upper and middle-class women in Britain stand up and begin to fight for the right to vote. Their story has been depicted in the recently released movie, Suffragette.

Directed by Sarah Gavron and starring Meryl Streep, the movie tells of the fight for change within society. The Sufferagette’s efforts, along with the work of advocates for women’s rights, was enough to spearhead a movement that would encompass mass groups of women fighting for suffrage. Hundreds were arrested and jailed for their defiance, and many went on hunger strikes only to be force-fed.

Fast forward to today and some of the very serious issues that society still faces includes violence against women and girls. We seem to still have a long way to go in changing intergenerational, subliminal attitudes that still see many women without a voice, especially within their own homes.

Violence against women and girls is a serious problem that is entirely preventable. Around the world, one in three women will experience violence in her lifetime, be it physical, sexual, emotional, spiritual, financial and/or psychological.

Interconnected with these attitudes is the disparity in gender parity in the workplace. In its 2015 Global Gender Gap Report, The World Economic Forum estimates it will take 117 years to achieve global gender parity in the workplace. That’s 117 years until companies and governments are equally led by men and women, and 117 years of professional potential not fully realised.

We’ve come a long way of course, but time passes slowly when change is overdue. International Women’s Day is an opportunity for everyone to question how far we’ve come and what else can be done to move us forward.

For a comprehensive look at the journey of women’s rights within Australia, The Australian Women Against Violence Alliance has put together a timeline for reference: http://timeline.awava.org.au/ What would it take for this timeline to be taught in schools? What would it take to create a future where respectful relationships and domestic peace are common place?

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Brothers in Arms She says: Earlier this year I was on a rare night out with a friend enjoying a cocktail or two. Live music was playing, people were mingling and we were perched at a high bar in the midst of the action; the perfect vantage point for a spot of people watching.

A group of 20-something lads and lasses were nearby and the lads were of the hipster ilk. Chino pants (tick), buttoned shirts (tick), thick beards (tick), pompadour haircuts (tick). But there was one characteristic that caught my friend and I by surprise. Bro love.

The relaxed, warm manner in which the males of the group greeted and interacted with each other was the likes of which I had never seen. Back in my day (I have just turned the big 40) the guys I hung out with greeted each other with a vigorous slap on the back, fist bump or high five. And that was okay. These lads however greeted each other with heartfelt embraces, and seemed perfectly comfortable draping an arm around the shoulder of a mate while conversing with the crew.

As a mother of two young sons, I was delighted. In a world seemingly full of testosterone fuelled violence, I am desperate for my boys to know that manliness is more than machoism and bravado. And that night, these brothers in arms gave me hope.

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He says: Earlier this year I was on a regretful night out. Though my night wasn’t quiet as pleasant as Rebecca’s, we both arrived at the same conclusion; hope for our new breed of man, even though their haircuts are ridiculous.

It’s not often my friends and I are trusted in a party scenario and when we are, we’re the cause of much gagging and people running for sterile wipes. I’m dragging my friends into my own shame by using ‘we’, but they’re the type of men who’d happily carry my shame.

After decompressing with a friend about his parents’ divorce, the boundaries of brotherhood were melted by my acidic regret. But instead of mockery, like an incredibly messed up Washington crossing the Delaware, I was swept toward our DD’s car by my men at arms to the nearest safe house. My clothes were replaced, pride replenished and brethren showered.

A part of me had expected to be circled by camera phones and sent viral, however after our stint on the Delaware, my friends carried their fallen comrade back to the party and left me from where they had saved me. The party continued like nothing had happened with the only suspicions belonging to my girlfriend, whose curiosity was immediately muted by my friends insisting “we just went out for a cigarette.”

Moreton Bay Region

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FORUM Plan Our Creative Future In The Arts

Presented by- Moreton Bay Arts Council Inc. Inviting all Creative Professionals and Non-profit Groups and Individuals…

Visual Artists:-painters, graffiti artists, photographers, fibre artists, metal artists, ceramicists, glass makers, papermakers, sculptors…

Wordsmiths:-writers, poets, historians, bloggers, web artists…

Crafters:-felters, weavers, quilters, woodies, lapidary workers …

Designers:-architects, graphic and digital artists, fashion

designers, jewelers, furniture designs…

Creative enterprises:-school of: dance, singing, music and human movement, theatre groups, art studios, choirs, galleries, museums, individual entertainers…

Others arts workers:-arts teachers, tutors, tour operators, festival workers, event managers, market stall participants, arts employers…

And all other people who have an interest in the arts and cultural future of the MBRC area…

Time and Date: 10am to 3pm, Sunday 6th March 2016 Where: North Lakes, Community Centre Meeting Room 2, Level 2 10 the Corso, North Lakes 4509 Cost: $10 per person - Light refreshments served Guest speakers: invited * Artslink Queensland * Flying Arts Queensland * Moreton Bay Regional Council * Moreton Bay Region Industry and tourism -MBRIT Current Council and Community Initiatives:  MBRC’s Cultural strategy 2015 –2017  The Samford Art and Studio Trail  The Redcliffe Fire Station Hub  The new Dayboro Gallery- commence 2016  The future of Strathpine Gallery/ Gateway Project  University at Petrie- include gallery  Festival & events local employment (makers, performers, market stall holders, creative enterprises)  Shared use of MBRC tenanted facilities Possible strategies  Formation of a One Creative Voice- regional advocacy group  The development of creative regional directory  Business workshops and procurement opportunities for local makers  Governance reviewed /management training  Summer School- performing arts- local tutors  Artist in residence program- major regional projects –  Black Box rehearsal space and regional awards for performing Arts  Community access to public school halls in holidays There will be a Q & A at the Forum Please submit your Question two weeks prior (by 22ndFebruary 2016) to the forum so that we have the opportunity to source an informed response.

Please send your question to:- mbac0395@gmail.com

For more information about Moreton Bay Region – One Creative Voice FORUM or the Moreton Bay Arts Council contact: Janice Charlish 07 3491 9552

All expressions of interest will receive One Creative Forum Pack by email which will include Forum information and relevant readings.

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Are You Resilient Or Just Lucky So Far?

by Senior Sergeant Julia Cook, OIC Burpengary, QPS

Disaster Management is not just about responding to an event that is causing a significant impact to your community. It is about preventing, preparing and recovering from an event as well. Disaster Management is a community responsibility.

It is everyone’s responsibility to improve the safety of your family and neighbours and help lessen the impact of any disaster event by being prepared and aware. How resilient are you?

You can help by: • Having a disaster management plan • Having emergency kits and evacuation kits • Preparing your home or business • Discussing this with your family / friends / neighbours • Visiting www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au • Registering with MoretonAlert • Monitoring public messages and warnings

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We are well and truly into the storm and cyclone season.

Have you done any of the things listed above to improve your resilience?

It’s free and it’s easy to register for MoretonAlert messages.

Just go to www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/moretonalert or contact Council on 3205 0555 to register.

In May 2015, we lost five people on the roads and saved numerous others whose lives were at risk. Every one of those lost knew the roads and drove on them every day. Just because you know the road, don’t assume it will be ok. Every weather event has different consequences.

Don’t Drive, Ride or Walk through Flood Waters. Despite what you can see on the surface, beneath the surface there may be missing roads, swift currents and deep wash outs. If it’s Flooded Forget it. It’s just not worth your life or that of your loved ones.

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Neurum Creek Bush Retreat – A Camp Review

by Kara Bust

Address – 268 Rasmussen Road, Neurum QLD 4514 Dates of Visit – A few days either side of New Year’s Eve 2015 Travelled as – 6 adults, 2 dogs Accommodation Style & Location – Unpowered camping using tents and caravan on Daintree Drive Rates (per night) – $12 per adult, $6 per child, and $2.50 per dog.

Powered sites are an extra $8 per night.

A little bit about Us - Always the avid campers, my husband and I are forever on the lookout for a great spot in South East Queensland to get away. Whether it be for a long weekend, an overnight break or a week with the family, there’s nothing we enjoy quite as much as packing up the 4X4 and going on our next little adventure.

We travel well prepared, with a kitted out 4X4, rooftop touring tent and even solar panels with a dual battery system, to keep our camp fridge cool, camp lit up at night, cameras charged and the phones powered.

Six months ago we also become first-time fur parents. Our focus now includes finding the perfect spot that is also fur baby friendly, so our beautiful Miss Esme can join us. Unfortunately, this does count out a lot of the National Parks due to domestic animal bans, put in place to protect the native wild life.

So, why did we choose Neurum Creek for this adventure?

A few reasons: • It is fur baby friendly (dogs only).

• It is less than an hour’s drive from our home in Narangba.

• It has two of our ‘must-have’ criteria – fire rings and a water source.

• When camping for more than a few days even we like the comfort of a toilet and shower.

• We’d heard great things from a number of fellow campers about the venue.

With every experience there are pros and cons, and the next column relates to our stay over New Year’s 2015.

Pros: • Expansive and well maintained grounds – a 312 acre property consisting of over 125 allocated camp sites, 1.5km of creek frontage, endless rolling hills and lush bushland.

• Modern and very clean amenities block, with additional toilet blocks in main locations.

• Dog friendly and very welcoming to your pooch – doggie posts near all amenities blocks.

• Two great creek and day-use areas with wide, clean, refreshing creeks.

• Multiple bush walking tracks – some get a bit rocky & hilly (check first for suitability).

• Food and beverage vendors (peak season) - ice-cream, fairy floss, coffee van, woodfire pizza, smoothies and shakes, wine tasting and sales.

• The Daintree Drive section – leafy, large sites, with some more private than other spots.

• Only a 20 minute drive from Woodford Central.

Cons: • So.Many.People. This is just a personal irk, but when it’s busy, it’s busy!

• There are only showers at one amenities block = Eight showers for 125+ camp sites.

• An unfortunate experience, but some campers let off firecrackers at 9pm on NYE. Everyone knows fireworks and dogs are a bad combination.

Management should take extra care to inform all patrons that firecrackers are not acceptable.

Would we come back again? Absolutely. I’m not a fan of the peak-time crowds, but if you brave them then you will also benefit from delicious woodfired pizza, ice-creams and even wine tasting, and who doesn’t like that when camping?

Best memories – feeling refreshed and relaxed as I drifted down the creek to the sounds of nature.

Don’t forget to take – swimming gear, pool toys, sunscreen, bikes for the kids, sturdy shoes for bushwalking, firewood, spare change for small purchases and your dogs’ leash.

Rating - 4.5/5 stars

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COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD Free service provided by OurNarangba & Burpengary Magazine for Community, Social and Non-Profit Organisations Australian Crawl is a not for profit swimming club based at Caboolture Aquatic Centre at Burpengary. On March 6th 2016 we will also be running an A-grade swimming meet which is open to swimmers throughout Queensland. We also hold club nights for our members every second Friday from August through to May each year. For more information, contact Nikki on nicolarmckenzie@yahoo. com.au

Sports Club, Station Road, Morayfield.

Burpengary and District Men’s Shed meets each Thursday from 9am to 11am at Caboolture

Burpengary Markets are held every Saturday from 7am to 2pm at the Burpengary State School.

Gretas Craft Group meets every Tuesday from 9.30am to 12.30pm, Corner Maitland Street and Old Bay Road, Burpengary Lions Club of Narangba Inc. meets for a dinner meeting every second Monday of the month at the Narangba Bowls Club, 225 Mackie Rd Narangba QLD 4504. For more information, visit http://www.narangba. lionsq3.org.au/ Narangba Bowls Club 225 Mackie Rd Narangba QLD 4504. Phone: (07) 3888 7922 Narangba Crows Australian Football Club is a family friendly club needing players aged from 6 to 14 wanting to play AFL. Male or female and any skill level - all are welcome. For more information go to our website www.narangbacrows.org.au or call Michael Cox on 0499 512 676 or Caryn Struthers on 0407 734 453. PLAY AFL - YOU’LL LOVE IT Narangba Demons Baseball Club www.demons.org.au/ Narangba Mums and PCYC Club FIRST SESSION IS ** FREE ** (no membership, no obligation). email Holly at hollygibb@telstra.com Narangba Rangers Rugby League Football Club Inc – Please visit our website www.rangers.leaguenet.com.au for all details of Club. Players

from under 6 to u20 catered for at Williamina Court Sports Complex. Go the RANGERS. Narangba Scout Group from 6 to 26 divided into 5 sections.

Joeys,Cubs,Scouts,Venturers and Rovers Scouts have activities for everyone from challenging and exciting activities to a “learning by doing” award system. Please look at www.narangbascouts.com.au for more details.

Narangba United Football Club www.narangbaunitedfootballclub.com.au Narangba Valley Toastmasters Club meets at Narangba Bowls Club, Mackie Road, Narangba, first and third Mondays monthly, 6.30pm.

Phone Murray 0409 062 139 or Rod 0403 851 275.

Norfolk Lakes Neighbourhood Watch meets on the 3rd Tuesday in February, April, June, August, October in the Harris Ave Sports Complex at 7.30pm. Phone Barbara 0408 188 987.

Outer North TEAR Justice Group provides a friendly and stimulating environment in which people can explore issues of poverty, injustice and how they can respond to these issues. We are a friendly nondenominational Christian group - meeting on the first Tuesday evening of every month with a focus on encouragement, advocacy, lifestyle and more. Everyone is welcome – for more details contact Di on 3888 0571.

Queensland 4x4 Club, Narangba http://www.queensland4x4club.org. au/visitorinfo.php Queensland Women’s Week, Saturday March 12th 2016 @ 10am, Narangba Community Centre. Come and celebrate the success of women in our local community during Queensland Women’s Week. We have two inspirational women speakers; each sharing their pathway to success. Tables exhibiting our local women’s achievements. Morning tea will be served. At only $5 entry - come and be inspired! Contact Barb Murray on Ph: 3385 5432 or M: 0412 508 684.

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The Book of Days Writing can be daunting. Part of writing well is reading well, but that too can be daunting, because although you’re reading a great book which should help you expand your writing, you’re also - consciously or not - comparing the book to your own work.

When I picked up K.A. Barker’s The Book of Days, I was wandering the Queensland State Library during the Brisbane Writers Festival, wondering how long it would take me to get on those shelves and tables.

The Book of Days caught my eye because of the cover, then intrigued me because of the blurb, but what really closed the deal was the small paragraph on the inside page about the author. Those few words resonated with me and I thought, ‘That’s me.’ I bought the book immediately, and I wasn’t disappointed.

All the way through this book, Barker keeps you guessing. The intrigue keeps you hanging on, desperately wanting to find out what happens next.

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The world itself is full of a history and culture so interesting and different to ours, and yet not overpowering to the main story.

The setting is part of the story, and everything locks together like perfect puzzle pieces to create a story that leaves you both satisfied and wanting more.

So, if you enjoy Young Adult books and rich fantasy worlds, definitely give this Brisbanite’s fantastic book a read.

Out of ten, I rate The Book of Days: Plot - 9/10

Characterisation - 9/10

Setting - 8/10

Predictability - 7.5/10

Structure - 8/10

Overall rating - 8.3/10

My recommended books on writing:

• On Writing : A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King • Characters & Viewpoint by Orson Scott Card • The Little Red Writing Book

by Brandon Royal

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Clean Up Australia Day Numerous locations. For details visit www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/get-involved

Rockin’ 4 the Homeless 3.0 Charity Concert Dolphins League Club. For details visit www.rockin4thehomeless.com

All Aussie Fairdinkum Day Lakeside Raceway

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Planning Weddings Expo | 9.30am Morayfield Community Hall, 298 Morayfield Rd

Fri 11th Narangba Valley State School Trivia Night |6.30pm $15pp or $100 for table of 8. BYO: drinks, nibblies and loose change

Sat 12th Qld Women’s Week Morning Tea | 10 - 11am Narangba Community Centre, Mackie Rd

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The characters, despite their steam-punk setting and their unusual world, are relatable. You connect with them and care about them.

Earth Hour 2016 – Raptor Vision | 5.30pm – 8.30pm CREEC Amphitheatre - 150 Rowley Road, Burpengary. FREE event.

Learn about owls and see these magnificent creatures flying as part of the Earth Hour celebrations.

Fri 25th Good Friday

Mon 28th Easter Monday For more events and info visit ournarangba.com.au

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Shaving Foam Easter Eggs

With Easter coming up, I’ve found a really fun way to decorate hard-boiled eggs using food colouring and shaving foam. It’s easy enough for the kids and it doubles as a kind of sensory exercise for little ones with the shaving foam. However, parental supervision is advised around anything that could stain clothes; like food colouring.

You Will Need: • Eggs (hard-boiled) • Shaving foam • Food colouring (two or more colours) • Disposable tray • Paper towel • Paddle Pop stick or spoon • Gloves (optional) You most likely already have many of these items floating around at home. Gloves are also recommended, however, if you decide not to wear gloves the food colouring will come off your hands eventually.

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You could always dress them up with googly eyes or glitter but I think they make a pretty Easter decoration on their own.

I help people realise their property ambitions

In the Spotlight

I grew up in… Bald Hills, Queensland.

The first thing I do when I wake up is… stretch.

If I could be better at anything it would be… time management. There is never enough.

I am at my happiest when… I help people realise their property ambitions.

Michael Fawcett-Smith

When I am not working I am… spending time with my family.

I wish I could… visit the mouth of an active volcano.

Narangba local, Michael Fawcett-Smith, has been a Sales Specialist at Coronis Burpengary for 4 ½ years. Regularly ranked as the top agent for Morayfield on www.ratemyagent.com.au, it comes as no surprise that Michael has been awarded Sales Improver of the Quarter twice as well as being nominated for the Conveyancing Connection Ian Dale Medal.

Having lived on the north side of Brisbane all his life, Michael has a thorough knowledge and love of the area. He has called Narangba home for the past six years where he lives with his wife, two sons, dog, cat and chickens.

Michael can be contacted on 0413 034 730.

My biggest fashion blunder was… as a teenage boy; wearing a blue, long-sleeved flannelette shirt, Harley Davidson t-shirt, tracksuit pants, UGG boots and a Bunnies beanie.

Most people don’t know that I… have seven screws and a metal plate in my ankle.

When I was growing up I wanted to be… a Volcanologist.

I couldn’t live without… my spectacles.

My greatest achievement is… selling our first home for double the money.

My most annoying habit is… leaving coat hangers laying and hanging around the house.

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