The Bribie Islander Issue 179 Nov 18, 2022

Sally Grant / Owner Bribie Island Greater Region Leading Sales Agent*

Patrick Baker Sales Agent

Craig Myrtle Principal

Paris Grant Office Manager

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

The Bribie Islander Magazine respectfully acknowledges and recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, winds, and waters where we live, learn and work. We recognise their connection to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects and acknowledge the important role of Elders past, present and emerging for they hold the memories of the traditions, cultures, and aspirations of Australia’s First Nations peoples.

We acknowledge any Sorry Business that may be affecting individuals, families, and communities. We promise to be respectful, take lead from the community and walk together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations.

We recognise that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is rich and diverse and that we have a responsibility to facilitate efforts that account for this to ensure equity for all. We celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, in particular the strength, resilience and courage that has occurred over time and now inspires current and future generations.

Dear readers,

Welcome to edition 179! I hope you have all been keeping well and are getting into the Christmas spirit! Remember to shop locally and support our businesses! Speaking of companies in our district, ours has had a change in ownership!

The Bribie Islander was bought back at the beginning of October by a lovely lady named Pauline. As you can tell, nothing has changed in the magazine, and we will continue to run as usual. Our team is now an all-woman team, and we are very excited to have Pauline on board with us!

Enough about us, this edition is jam-packed full of great stories, tips and hints and as per usual what is happening around the traps! One thing I am so pleased to bring to your attention is we now have an AFTER-HOURS GP SERVICE!!!

This will help avoid problems like one woman who attended after-hours was treated and avoided a 35km trip to the Emergency Department of Caboolture Hospital. And increasing demand for the service will trigger extended days the service is offered! This is a game changer for our residents. We certainly needed it!

Nov 18, 2022

WelcomeRemember storm season is upon us and we need to make sure we are prepared. Check in on our elderly neighbours and see if there is anything they need help with or if you can give any assistance in any way. Even just pop in and say hi, I am sure it would be greatly appreciated!

Until next time, Take care, stay safe

Cherrie

Cherrie Wilson

EDITOR | GENERAL MANAGER on 0448 694 507 editor.thebribieislander@gmail.com

Michele Doran

ADVERTISING MANAGER on 0448 448 457 sales.thebribieislander@gmail.com

Debbie Hunter GRAPHIC DESIGN design.thebribieislander@gmail.com

REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS

Anne Matthews

Al Finegan

Barry Clark Bill Peacock

Bribie Bait & Tackle

Colin Walker

David Horrocks

Elaine Lutton

Joie Scheinpflug

John Traill

Karyn Chalk

Katherine Miller

Kathy Vincent

Maria Christina

Marj Webber

Peter Schinkel

Peter Dallimore Philip Arlidge Robyn - B.I. Boat Charters Sue Wighton

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Holistic Health Care the benefits of in

D ue to big amounts of stress, we experience on a daily basis, people are seeking new ways to improve their lives. One such option is holistic health care, which can be extremely beneficial to your health and quality of life. Holistic medicine is about taking care of and

healing your entire person – body, mind, and spirit.

It focuses on treating the illness through finding and treating the underlying cause rather than just symptoms. So, if you were wondering how and why a holistic approach is beneficial to you, here are some great examples.

Helps Achieve Optimal Health

This is one of the main benefits of holistic health care. It can help you achieve your most optimal health where you feel balanced, and it focuses on your entire wellbeing. It isn’t focusing on mere symptoms you may experience; rather

it strives to improve your long-term wellness. Optimal health looks different for everyone. Generally, holistic health care includes feeling good in every aspect –mentally, emotionally, and physically. People with all types of ailments choose a holistic approach and often combine it with traditional medicine.

Many people who experience depression tend to try holistic health care. Also, even women who are going through menopause treatment tend to add the holistic approach to ease anxiety and other hormonal changes in their bodies. Menopause can be quite exhausting, and it can cause various symptoms both physical and mental, and that’s why a lot of women opt for healing their entire body, mind, and spirit.

Helps You Connect With Your Body

This health care approach can also help you be more in connection with your body. It also promotes connection to the body’s natural healing abilities. When you approach healing like this, it can lead to improving self-awareness and promote a deeper understanding of what works best for your body and wellbeing.

With holistic health care, you learn to listen to yourself and your body. Your body will always send you signals about what it needs, and you can then

respond accordingly. This is a great way to prevent or address any health issues before they become too serious.

Holistic Approach is Customizable

You oversee your own therapy, and you can choose one that suits you. We all have our individual needs and not every medicine will work the same for everyone. That’s why a holistic approach is beneficial since you can customize everything to your needs, feelings, and desires. You can try out different things and easily change the approach if you see there are no results, and you don’t feel better. This flexibility is what makes this health care a great option for people who want to be an active part of their health journey.

Holistic medicine includes many different therapies and ways to improve your health and life. It is not only about acupuncture and herbal medicine. Rather, it includes a wide array of ways to improve your life, ways, and therapies that promote healing. With holistic health care, you have

choices – if you want to improve your mental health, there are many ways and options to help with that. The same applies to your physical health and there is no one-size-fits-all approach. It is entirely customizable and flexible, and you can find combinations that help you.

How Does It Look Like?

Holistic health care takes many forms. It can include some changes in your diet and taking proper supplements. It can also take the form of exercising regularly and managing your stress through meditation. Also, a holistic approach advises checking your gut health if you improve your health. Not all doctors will tell you to check your guts and stomach, but this is the part of the body that regulates everything from your mood to the strength of your immune system.

There are many areas in life where holistic health care can help. If you suffer from anxiety or depression, meditation and yoga, or even some simple daily exercises can help you alleviate these conditions to some extent, and help you lead a healthier

life. And we all know that mediation can help with many different things including:

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Chronic pain

• Heart disease

• High blood pressure

• Troubles sleeping

• Headaches

This holistic exercise can also help you build skills to manage stress efficiently, increase selfawareness and focus on the present. It can reprogram your brain to think more positively and increase patience and tolerance.

Everyone who wants to improve their life can certainly find a way. Holistic health care is there to provide some alternative approaches when traditional medicine is not enough. You can explore this approach and simply reap the benefits when you find what suits your body, mind, and spirit.

COSMETIC DENTISTRY

FANTASTIC BENEFITS OF COSMETIC DENTISTRY

Many people today have recognized that how they feel about their appearance affects every part of their lives. If you’ve just discovered this connection, you might be interested in applying measures to improve your looks. You might attempt to seek cosmetic dentistry treatments as a tactic. Learn more about cosmetic dentistry and how it may help you.

WHAT EXACTLY IS COSMETIC DENTISTRY?

Although broadly defined, cosmetic dentistry is commonly used to refer to dental work that improves the look of an individual’s teeth, gum, or bite. While cosmetic dentistry is largely an aesthetic undertaking, it can also improve your teeth’s functioning. Cosmetic dental work comprises aesthetic enhancements to position,

shape, size, colour, alignment, and overall smile appearance.

TYPES OF COSMETIC DENTAL PROCEDURES

There are several types of cosmetic dental procedures that a person may explore such as:

• Full Restoration

• Teeth Whitening

• Porcelain Crowns

• Dental Veneers

• Dental Implants

• Dental Bonding

• Lumineers

• Complete Smile Makeovers

ENHANCE APPEARANCE AND RESTORE CONFIDENCE

Cosmetic dentistry may enhance the look of your smile and teeth rapidly and efficiently. You will no longer be embarrassed by discoloured, chipped, gapped, or deformed teeth. Cosmetic operations can also simultaneously repair typical dental flaws, such as disproportionate teeth and

misalignments.

These operations not only enhance the look of your teeth but may also help you overcome your insecurity whenever you feel the urge to mask your smile. With recent technological advancements, cosmetic dentists can offer natural-looking results while enhancing your smile. Regain your confidence and free your smile!

IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH

Cosmetic dentistry also protects your teeth from further harm. Cosmetic dentists repair porcelain crowns to stop broken teeth from decaying further, as well as dental implants to protect your gums and mouth bones. Brushing and flossing evenly shaped teeth is easier than those with abnormalities and crevices that collect plaque. Plaque-filled or decaying teeth can give rise to more serious oral issues such as periodontal disease or jaw discomfort. As a result, quick preventive action is required.

IMPROVE YOUR BITE AND NUTRITION

The term “cosmetic” may be deceptive since it leads people to believe that the discipline primarily deals with beauty and aesthetics. However, it’s worth is greater than that. Chewing becomes more difficult when you have missing teeth or an uneven dentition. It has an impact on both your food consumption and mental well-being.

Some cosmetic dental procedures, such as inlays and onlays, reinforce biting and make eating simpler. Also, using artificial teeth and dental implants enables patients with missing molars to chew their food better; thus, they may eat a healthier diet.

LOOK YOUNGER

Teeth can darken as they age as a result of natural wear and strain. The natural aging process, along with dental stains and dental discoloration from food and drinks, can make you appear older than you are.

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FASHION PARADE AT BONGAREE BOWLS CLUB

What a wonderful day was had by all at the very successful Fashion Parade fund raiser for the club held on Friday 14th October 2022. Everyone enjoyed the fashions and the sumptuous afternoon tea including a complementary drink. Thank you to Bernie of Pina Colada for the fashions, to our exquisite models, to our Project Manager, Carolyn, to Jo, our chief caterer, and to all others who helped on the day. A special thank you to the providers of our major raffle prizes: -

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Jenny and John Mitchell

Imelda Valentine

Anita Broughton who donated the Lucky Door Prize

Bribie Island shopping Centre (Next to Target)

SPORTS ACUPUNCTURE

Though acupuncture is well known for its effectiveness in treating pain conditions, what often prompts people to come to see us at Bribie Acupuncture for treatment is not the pain itself but the impact the pain has on their quality of life. Pain can stop you from enjoying your morning walks, keep you off the golf course, or prevent you from running your best time in the next race. We see many clients wanting treatment to heal from injuries, speed up recovery between competitions, and to improve their sport performance.

Though the source of pain can sometimes be obvious, often more subtle dysfunctions in the nervous system result in neuropathic pain which cannot be seen on x-rays or ultrasound scans. Oftentimes this neuropathic pain involves the nerve to muscle connection where affected muscles that have become shortened/ tightened or overstretched/ loosened, physically compounds the pain due to reduced blood flow. A classic example is someone who suffers back pain after long periods of sitting: though their back muscles may of course be affected, often the muscles in their buttocks become overstretched and the muscles at the top of their thigh become overly tight (simply

due to the body position while seated), and the muscles become inhibited or “switch off”, causing pain to refer to the back. If these inhibited muscles aren’t addressed, the back pain may not resolve completely or may become recurring. When muscles are inhibited, matters can become more complex as these muscles can feel weak and we often compensate by altering our posture, creating more dysfunction in other areas of the body, creating a domino effect. We likely all know someone who has injured their knee, then started walking with a tilted posture, and wound up also having back pain. Or more subtly, a weightlifter who is unaware that their glute muscles aren’t firing to their full potential due to muscle inhibition or reduced blood flow, and they inadvertently strain their hamstrings while performing squats.

Sports acupuncture was developed with the understanding of neurology and the functions of muscles. The first step to treatment with acupuncture is an assessment of which muscles may be contributing to the condition. Once this is defined, we are able to find the points in which nerves meet those muscles, known as motor points. When an acupuncture needle is used on a motor point with an electric impulse, it creates a contraction and relaxation phase releasing tight

contracted bands of muscle or tightens overstretched bands of muscle. This is like hitting a reset button. The results are immediate pain relief and improved muscle contractibility and mobility.

ACUPUNCTURE

FOR KNEE PAIN

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of chronic knee pain, inflammation and stiffness, and reduced range of motion, which can have a negative impact on quality of life, reducing mobility and getting in the way of a good night’s sleep.

Many doctors strive to avoid prescribing medication, particularly opioids, for chronic pain - instead many are recommending acupuncture as an alternative to drugs. Acupuncture is in fact one of the treatments recommended for knee pain from osteoarthritis in the American College of Rheumatology and the Arthritis Foundation. When the acupuncture needles are placed on the body, a signal is sent along the spinal cord to the brain which triggers a release of endogenous opioid endorphins, the body’s natural pain-relieving chemicals, and increases blood flow to the affected area to promote

healing. Acupuncture also decreases the production of cortisol in the body, a hormone that helps control inflammation. With reduced pain sensations and less inflammation after acupuncture treatments, knee function and mobility can be improved.

If you’d like to make a booking or if you’d like to discuss whether acupuncture and Chinese medicine is right for you, please contact usJessica, Wendy, and Katherine - via our website www. bribieacupuncture.com.au or call 0423 160 228. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram @bribieacupuncture. HICAPS is available onsite. Pensioner discounts available.

Acupuncturists Wendy Ryan BHSc. Acup. (left) and Jessica Yung BHSc. Acup (right) and Receptionist Katherine Williamson (centre).

4/29 Benabrow Avenue, Bellara (behind the James Moore law office)

After hours

GP Service available on Bribie Island

BRIBIE ISLAND RESIDENTS HAVE BETTER ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE WITH AN AFTER-HOURS GP SERVICE RUNNING AT BRIBIE DOCTORS BANKSIA BEACH.

Dr Raahul Vaid of Bribie Doctors Group was selected to run the pilot Bribie Doctors Group after-hours GP service following an investment from the Australian Government and a tender process run through Brisbane North PHN.

The service will initially operate from Monday to Wednesday, 6.00 pm –10.00 pm, with bulk-billing available for children under 16 years of age, and pension, healthcare and DVA gold card holders. The need for the service will be regularly reviewed with the aim of extending opening hours to include other weekdays, weekends and public holidays as needed.

People who have acute illnesses, minor accidents or medical concerns requiring urgent after-hours primary care, can access the service by booking an appointment or presenting to the clinic and will be triaged to ensure they receive the appropriate level of care.

“Bribie Doctors Group is committed to the care of residents of Bribie Island and visitors,” said Dr Vaid. “There has been a long-term need for after-hours primary care at Bribie. We feel privileged to participate in this pilot project. Our after-hours doctors Dr Innocent Okoli and Dr Margarette Gador both specialise in emergency medicine.”

“Providing patients with care for acute illness and injuries in their local environment without the need to travel to local hospital is one of the great benefits of the afterhours service,” said Dr Innocent Okoli. “With a background in rehabilitation medicine and general medicine, being able to bring these skills in the general practice community setting and after-hours setting has been a great addition to the practice.”

appreciative,” said Bribie Doctors Group practice manager Rebecca Langfeldt.

“ We have been able to treat patients who would have otherwise been forced to attend local hospitals and we have been able to treat a number of urgent issues resulting in timely care to patients.

"Being able to see a doctor after hours without having to wait at the hospital for hours has been great."

"Feel very lucky to be able to access this type of after-hours care on Bribie Island."

Bribie Doctors

37 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach

“With a background and keen interest in emergency medicine the after-hours project is providing an opportunity to utilise my skills in a clinic environment,” said Dr Margarette Gador. “Being able to assist patients with acute illnesses and injuries without the need to go to a local hospital in a timely manner is invaluable.”

“Feedback from patients has been overwhelmingly

“We have seen a good uptake of the service so far. However, this is a pilot program, and its extension of hours depends on community support of the service. That’s why we are encouraging the community to spread the news we are here and call if they need to see a doctor. Especially in the run-up to Christmas when the island will have more visitors.”

Patients have been very thankful of the service and comments include:

Pilot after-hours service information Location: Bribie Doctors Group

Banksia Beach

37 Sunderland Drive Banksia Beach Qld 4507

Hours of operation: Monday – Wednesday, 6.00 pm – 10.00 pm

Call 3450 0741 to make an appointment.

Bulkbilling is available for children under 16 years of age, and pension, healthcare and DVA gold card holders.

L-R: Dr Innocent Okoli of Bribie Doctors Group, Federal Member for Longman Mr Terry Young MP, Dr Raahul Vaid of Bribie Doctors Group, Dr Margarette Gador of Bribie Doctors Group and Brisbane North PHN CEO Ms Libby Dunstan.

Following on from the last article, about “Setting healthy boundaries”, it is one thing to have thoughts about setting boundaries, though in order to put them in place, we need to speak up!

We have all experienced the frustration that comes with staying quiet when we have something to say, though there are many reasons why we may not speak up such as fear, shyness or the dislike of conflict, though speaking up has many benefits.

Why Our Voice Matters

Silence can be seen as approval

Whenever you take part in a conversation and choose to say nothing, those around you are free to make their own judgments about what that means, so your silence can come across as agreement. This can lead to resentment, and people thinking you’re happy when you’re not; so, no one can meet your needs.

People aren’t mind readers

People who don't speak up often hope that their silence

or their body language will be a sign of disapproval and that others can read their mind, often leading to disappointment, and also not allowing others to know how you really feel.

Promotes awareness

When you express your views, it allows others to learn from you, bringing issues to their attention.

Inspire others

Speaking up can inspire others. When you're choosing to speak up, it will show others it's possible to do so.

You may not be alone

When you speak up it gives you the opportunity to see who shares your views and values.

Release of stress

When you keep all your emotions inside, they build up to a point where they negatively influence your physical and mental health Steps to help you speak up

Now that we understand why it’s worth speaking up, let’s look at some steps to help you speak up.

Make notes

By writing down what you want

to say, it gives you clarity and confidence

Remain calm and speak from a place of love

Remember to breathe slowly and deeply. Speak calmly, with love and kindness; people can feel it.

Be heard

When you express yourself clearly and with confidence, people tend to listen.

Take Small Steps

Learn to speak up gradually. This helps you learn that you don't need to be afraid and shows you that generally, the outcome can be positive.

Strong Posture

Body language matters when you're speaking up, in terms of both how people perceive you and how you'll feel about yourself.

Clothing

Wear things that make you feel confident.

Need help expressing yourself? Reach out and give me a call on 0405 361 882 or send me a message via Facebook: MariaChristina.Love Always with love, Maria Christina x

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Let’s talk about pain and some natural remedies to help.

Twisted Willow Yoga

any tension and imagine the pain leaving the body on the out-breath. Take particular notice if the pain is an ache, throbbing or stiffness. Being aware of our bodies is an important thing as pain is how it lets us know something is wrong.

I usually will do the breathing technique for at least five minutes depending on the severity of the discomfort. I have used this technique often and found it very helpful. I stress again to consult a doctor if the pain continues or is of an intense nature. I also use the body scan technique weekly to keep checking how my body is feeling.I hope this helps and remember our mind and visualisation can be very useful techniques. Sending you all love and light and wishing you painfree days. Namaste, Karyn.

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Why Do YOUNG Families Divorce?  Why Do YOUNG Families Divorce?

Every year, the world is faced with a growing trend of divorces among young families. This factor is very alarming. After all, a decrease in the number of families, and as a result, the birth rate, can lead to serious social

and demographic problems.  However, many do not want to be among the divorced and therefore look for reasons why young families are divorced. According to international experts in the field of psychology, the

main reason for divorce among young families is the modern attitude to life. A few decades ago, people learned to wait and patiently go forward. It’s also about family life. After all, to form a healthy and happy family, it is necessary

to make a lot of effort and time.

Modern youth learn to do everything faster, and if something does not work out, just quit this venture. It is this modern attitude that leads to frequent breakups among modern young couples. They do not want to make effort and waste their time, considering it a stupid idea.

Also, the other reasons for divorces among young families include secondary problems: finances, life, jealousy, and so on. These reasons are more individual, and to solve them, you need to carefully work on your relationship and visit a family psychologist.

Can a remarriage be happy?

After a divorce, many young partners are very worried about what happened and at some points want to resume communication and return to living together. However, they are faced with the question, can a remarriage be happy? To answer this question, it is necessary to pay attention to the reasons for the divorce and the behaviour of the couple during life alone.

It is worth noting that if the reason for the divorce was infidelity, betrayal, or other difficult actions by one of

the partners, then the chance of a happy remarriage decreases. The main decision to resume the relationship should be made by the affected partner. If they are ready to forgive and forget what happened, then you can contact a family psychologist and resume the relationship.

Also, financial or domestic problems can become frequent causes of divorce. After a short time after the divorce, all problems can solve themselves, so there is a thought of a wrong act and a desire to return everything back. In such cases, there are high chances of a happy marriage. However, before you plunge back into family life, you need to settle all the issues in advance and visit a psychologist.

A young couple needs to talk about all the previously arising problems, discuss the reasons for their occurrence and agree on the right direction. It is worth noting that at some points it may seem that life together is getting better. At such moments, you should be especially careful, because you can make repeated mistakes.

How to live happily alone?

After several attempts to regain the old

relationship or receive serious mental trauma, many decide to stay alone and live on. In such stages, it is necessary not to dwell on loneliness and discover new horizons. It is worth noting that if a person alone feels a strong heaviness, you should seek help from a specialist. If everything is hidden, then there is a risk of complex problems.

Choosing the path of loneliness, you should use your free time for new achievements. During their life together, many had to give up their dreams or desires in favour of the family. After a divorce, you need to decide on your goals, capabilities, and desires. Also, psychologists recommend changing your lifestyle, work, or views. For example, leaving an old job, where joint acquaintances were present, you can deprive yourself of an extra reason to think about resuming a relationship or meeting.

Doing what you love in a new environment, you can completely forget about old relationships and enjoy life. After a certain time, you can change your life, future and social status. This will lead to the fact that there will be a new chance to get new acquaintances and start a new happy relationship.

OLDER WOMEN’S NETWORK

QLD 2022 CONFERENCE And the winner is “Bribie Island

ribie Island Branch of the Older Women’s Network (OWN) was selected as the hosts for the organisation’s annual conference day (which incorporates their AGM).

The Older Women’s Network Qld Inc is a non-profit, non-religious, organisation supported by the Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Partnerships.

OWNQ, the governing body within Queensland, oversees the twelve branches currently operating within our state. Together we continue to build a safe and supportive community for older women which keeps them socially connected.

Ladies from these branches (Mackay, Gympie, Maroochydore, Morayfield, Caboolture, Woody Point, Mitchelton, Burnie Brae (Chermside), Lutwyche, Wynnum-Manly and Capalaba) descended on Bribie Island for the conference on 20th October. The

day offered the opportunity for the members of these branches to meet up, to build further friendships and share ideas.

And what a fabulous day it was.

The three guest speakers, Marjorie Voss (O.A.M), Beverley Baker (National OWN President) and Claire Moore (OWNQ Ambassador) were informative and entertaining.

The vibe and energy in the RSL Auditorium was uplifting and powerful.

The OWN members returned to the RSL for a fun, relaxed evening of drinks, dinner and entertainment.

Local group Retro Revival rocked as the ladies were taken back in time, dancing to the hits of their teens.

A casual breakfast at the Social Café the following morning rounded off a very successful conference.

As hosts, our Bribie Island Branch worked together to bring a special touch of Bribie to the day. Each attendee received a hand-made fabric

Guest Speaker Marjorie Voss (O.A.M.) & Lee Hodgson (OWNQ President)

Dancing to Retro Revival Guest Speakers: Marjorie Voss (OAM), Beverley Baker (NOWN President) & Claire Moore (OWNQ Ambassador)

coaster stamped with a handpainted pelican. The table decorations at dinner, were “Bribie on a Tile”, stunning yet simple works of art created by our talented members.

If you are interested in being a part of such a vibrant community of women, please contact our Bribie Island Branch Convenor Betty on 0409 470 100.

Retro Revival performing

Bribie Coasters

Bribie Members: Margie & Yvonne enjoying the conference.

Bribie on a Tile table decorations

Bribie Island Calendars 2023

THIS TIME WE HAVE 2 BRIBIE ISLAND CALENDARS ON OFFER

The first Bribie historical calendar has images of the 1920s and 30s, as well as the Bridge opening in 1963. Bribie Lifesavers have been on the beaches since 1923 and we needed to remember the early days.

The second calendar is up-to-date shots of the different faces of the Bribie at differing times of the day and year.

I am very grateful for my grandfather's wonderful photos of our little slice of paradise. Of course, my parents kept them safe, and now I get to share his photos from a different era. I followed in his footsteps later in life and now enjoy capturing daily life and our nature in and around Bribie Island. These are the 11th and 12th calendars I've produced and am so happy to continue. It is about sharing Bribie and surrounding areas in pictures with the world and a record of our history as well. I hope you enjoy both calendars, as they are my labour of love for locals and visitors alike.

SOARING INTO THE GOLDEN YEARS

at Bribie Island Aged Care

Wally Dalitz has lived in Bribie Island for much of his life, so it was a natural choice for him and his wife Ruth to move into the Bribie Island Aged care when the time was right. Having recently turned 100, Wally has certainly seen many changes in the local community, but continues to adore the relaxed vibe of his long-time home. Wally and his wife Ruth opened the famous Scoopy’s ice cream shop by the pier many years ago, and Scoopy’s is still a hot spot for food and ice cream right on the waterfront.

Now, Wally and Ruth are happy to be looked after by the wonderful staff at Bribie Island Aged Care, who have been supporting the local community for 50 years. The staff support residents to stay connected to their community through a range of activities both on site and out and about. Wally’s 100th birthday was celebrated with his son taking him to the Caboolture Aerodrome to take a special flight. Not only a local business owner, Wally was a Beaufort

bomber pilot and trainer pilot throughout World War II and has become a well-known figure in the local Caboolture and broader flying community.

Bribie Island Lifestyle Coordinator, Debra Connelly, explains “Wally had someone with him in the plane but he actually took it up and flew it himself.”

“It was amazing, and a big event for him. It was beautiful to witness him being able to relive those memories.”

Although Wally is an experienced pilot it had been many years since he last had the opportunity to fly.

“Finding out about our resident’s lives is an important way to connect with them, and help them live their best life while here at Bribie Island Aged Care.”

Debra says that although all birthdays in the community are celebrated, 100s are especially significant. “Helping to coordinate Wally’s special flight is just one example of the ways we support our community of amazing elderly people here.”

By Elaine Lutton

IN Praise of Angels Arrival IN Praise of Angels

Lately, I have not been feeling my usual self! All my readers know that generally speaking, I am the most sweet-tempered and calm of beings. My smiles as I race around the Island mounted on my trusty steed, Ferrari, are quite genuine. After all, what have I to complain about? Financially, I have quite enough to satisfy my reasonably modest needs, I have a family that is prepared to tolerate the many eccentricities of their matriarch, have sufficient friends to call upon when feeling lonely, and live surrounded by the beauties of nature.

My health is reasonable for a person of my age, thanks to the wonders of modern medicine and the multitude of rainbow-coloured pills that rattle down my throat night and morning. So why is it that I have been feeling less than kindly towards this modern age? I will tell you why.

When I was young, admittedly a long time ago, I am playing the “poor little old me” card now in a quite shameless manner, if you wanted to contact a person or Government Department you simply looked up their telephone number in one of two exceedingly heavy

books, known respectively as The White Pages (personal numbers) or The Yellow Pages (Trade and Government numbers). Having found the number required, admittedly this might take some searching and always with the proviso that Jan had kept her employer happy. Young people might need to consult their Elders if they fail to understand this allusion, you simply dialled, or in later years pressed tiny buttons, the number given within those heavy tomes. After a pleasant melodious ringing sound, your call would be answered by a recognisably, cheerful, human voice, and you could begin your friendly chat or explain your problem to the Government Agency involved.

I cannot guarantee that the problem would be solved, but at least you were able to let off steam by explaining it or even write a letter having asked for the name and address to whom you could most usefully describe your difficulty.

Alas, this is not the case in present times! The modern way of communicating with Thepowers-that-be is Online. Just the typing of that word causes my blood pressure to soar!

I have already described in a previous article the lengths and alternative facts that I had to resort to when reporting

that I should be added to the daily statistics of those falling foul of the dreaded COVID. Having reached the appropriate number, they then wanted this weak, pathetic, fevered, individual to fill out a form online. Only by nefarious means did I persuade them to report my case.

But worse was yet to come! Recently, it was suggested that my details to Centrelink might contain an error, so I was advised to make an appointment with a FIS officer at Caboolture Centrelink. In my innocence and naivety, I thought that this would be as easy as Googling their number, yes, I can use a personal computer and request an interview at a time convenient to both of us. Not so! A multitude of numbers appeared, none for Caboolture direct, and on calling them I was told, in a robot tone, that I had dialled an incorrect number. Finally, it was suggested that I try a number that was specifically for The Aged. This I did, only to be asked by another robot to use my phone to pin in my Reference and Account number. I could guess that the CRN number was my reference number, but as for my Account number, not a clue! And even if I did know them, what about

those of us who are hard of hearing, sight-diminished, or with tremulous fingers, such as myself? Are we meant to creep into a hole and die?

I gave up! Comforted, to some extent, by the knowledge that my Centacare officer, the lovely Christine, was coming to do a review for me in a few days' time. On her arrival, I asked for help. She laughed! Even though she had had problems with contacting Centrelink, she knew something that I didn't. There was light at the end of this particular tunnel.

On this very Island, at the Neighbourhood Centre, are a group of real live human beings, known as Centrelink Helpers, who provided you know your My Gov Password (and probably without it, knowing the miracle they wrought in my case). Veritable Angels they are! And like Angels, they are not always present, so check when they are due to make their next Heraldic Appearance. I rang in the morning, saw two most kindly and efficient Beings in the afternoon, and the information I was seeking, was clarified within thirty minutes. What Blessed Relief!

DRAGONS PLAY CROQUET!

try to support a charity on the Island. This year like last we chose to support BIKES-Bribie Island Kids Educational Support.

Not all parents can afford to support their children as they would wish to, families have hardships on our beautiful island, and in some cases, medical services need to be paid for.

Bribie Island Croquet Club believes all our children on Bribie have the right to support regardless of their personal

circumstances. The treats and treasures stalls, raffles, afternoon teas, and sausage sizzle were all very popular. But especially the croquet competition for groups who had never played croquet! Teams came to play in a fun croquet competition.

Pumicestone Passage Probus, Rotary, Traditional Funerals, The Tennis Club, Ali Kings office and the Bribie Pink Dragons.

Much laughter was heard and many pieces of advice from people who had absolutely no idea what they were talking about!!!

So, who were the fantastic winners you ask???

It was Bribie Pink Dragons. Leonie Dyer, Margaret White and Sandra Henry. They had a great time and proved to be very adept at croquet skills. Well done girls on winning the honorary mallet.! You will have to come again next year now to try to keep the trophy.

Why not come down to the croquet club and see how much fun you can have?

If you read this feature regularly you will know that the Croquet Club of Bribie held a Fundraising Trash

and Treasure event on the 29th of October. Most clubs try to raise funds for their own club, but Bribie Island Croquet Club

Kathy Vincent.

CHANGING TIMES –

IN AUSSIE “LINGO”, TOO!

By Colin Walker

Sometimes

just occasionally – I get to thinking that after speaking, hearing, writing and reading the English language for eight decades, maybe I should go back to school again to understand our modern version, coming from some quarters.

aybe (just maybe!), could I be becoming that “dinosaur” our grandkids used to tell me I was (in their younger days)?

One of the attractions of the English language (to me) is its flexibility; it is a constantly changing language, evolving over decades and generations to reflect changes in who we are and who we are becoming, as individuals and as a society.

But some of the common-use language changes of recent times do nothing for my love of English, as it is spoken – fairly widely –today.

Teenagers have always had their fads, their own “slang” versions of English, and unique expressions which most parents (and grandparents) often find hard to understand (or keep up with). I doubt that will ever change. But what has changed, and has baffled many people (including “oldies” like me) is the number of people of relatively mature age who have started to rewrite our English in terms of what is becoming known as “political correctness” …..whatever that means.

The long-time traditional Aussie “bloke” became a “guy”, and his lady friend (or “Sheila”) became a “gal”. Then the pair became “guys”

( the American equivalent, of course!).

The old Aussie greeting, “G’day mate” became “Howdy, guys and gals”, and so on.

Nothing much to get too uptight about in all that, you’d reckon…… and anyway, “G’day mate” has survived the revolution pretty well, don’t you think?

But then someone’s occupational skills and experience (or credentials) became their “skill set”, we pretty well stopped planning for the FUTURE  and instead, it became “going forward” …. even though it may seem that we are going backwards, in some respects!

Then we started having difficulty in defining (and deciding) who was male and who was/is female….. something that I think most of us would have little difficulty in deciding (or remembering even, in the case of “us oldies”).

Various other “blends” of our species began emerging in our everyday language, based (primarily) on varying sexual or gender interpretations, and/or views on how we/they wanted to be perceived. But then, the PC Brigade really started to delve more deeply into fantasyland. The Chairman (or Chairwoman, or Chairperson) of anything no longer was to be recognized

as a Chairman/Chairwoman/ Chairperson…..but a CHAIR, which we sit on!

Now, being a Chairman of a local group, I’m having a bit of difficulty with this. Firstly, a chair that we sit on has four legs; I have only two. It has never been any different – and I’m not about to let anyone sit on me, just to prove a point ….and I don’t answer to being called a “chair”, either!

But from here on, things start getting substantially more farcical. The PC people now tell us we shouldn’t call our Mums and Dads “Mum and Dad” (because of “unacceptable” gender-based factors). Instead (they say) we should refer to “Birthing Parent” (that’s Mum) and “Non-Birthing Parent”( that’s Dad, of course!).

The titles of “husband” and “wife” were to be outed, too. But then things REALLY took a turn for the worse.

As a very proud Grand-dad of 8 youngsters (and soon to become a GREAT Granddad), it is now proposed that I lose this muchprized title and should be referred to in future (in some jurisdictions) as merely “Grand Friend”!

A “friend”, indeed; I AM SHATTERED!  My goodness…. what next?

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SHARE INVESTING IN AUSTRALIA, 2022 SURVEY: 67% OF WOMEN

OWN NO

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COMPARED TO 53% OF MEN

Savvy takes a look at personal finance trends relating to investments in the share market.

• 67% of Australian women have not invested in shares, compared to 53% of men

• 15% of Australians have up to $5,000 invested in shares

• 46% say they are invested as shares provide a “good return”

• 34% say they are investing for retirement

Are Australians investing in the share market? How much are they investing? Savvy investigates in its latest representative survey.

A new survey commissioned by Savvy has revealed that 60% of Australians have no investments in the share market, which

includes 67% of women, a little over twothirds.

About 15% of Australians have somewhere between $1 and $5,000 invested in shares; 7% have between $5,001 and $10,000. 6% say they have over $100,000 invested in shares – 8% of men and 4% of women. The age cohort with the highest level of investments in shares is the 55–64-yearold demographic, with 13% reporting holdings of over $100,000. 64% of 18 to 24-year-olds reported they have no shares whatsoever.

Reasons for investment

46% of Australians surveyed say they’re invested in shares as it provides a good return on investment; though men (52%) are more likely to express that sentiment than women (38%).

34% say that they are investing in shares for retirement; 36% of men and 31% of women. Another Savvy survey showed that 24% of Australian women currently have superannuation holdings of over $100,000, compared to 44% of men.

24% say that they are investing shares since savings rates are low; 22% say they offer superior returns against current alternatives.

11% reported that they’re investing as a hedge against inflation. This is despite 30% of Australians saying that they are “extremely worried” about inflation

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“Spare change and patience” - Expert Savvy spokesperson, Adrian Edlington, says that despite the ease of holding shares compared to the years or decades previous, there are still a lot of myths to be busted around investing.

“We’ve seen people essentially gamble on shares when they should be thinking of investing as a long-term wealth creation strategy,” Edlington says. “Many people think they need huge sums of money to invest in shares. We’ve seen the rise of micro-investing apps such as Raiz or Spaceship, which allow people to invest small amounts into Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and see returns that are significantly higher than keeping that money in a bank, or even a high-interest bank account.

“The barrier to entry is lower than ever; all people need now are a bit of spare change and patience to grow their wealth in shares.”

Every year thousands of Australians have their identity stolen. Criminals use stolen information to make money. Scammers are continually developing new ways to catch people out, we need to check for the clues that something is a scam.

Please be aware the ATO will never:

• Send a link to login to online services in an email or text message. This is a tactic scammers use to get information, the ATO will never include links in these communications.

• Request payment of a tax debt through gift cards, cryptocurrency or cardless cash.

• Threaten with immediate arrest.

Tips to keep your information safe:

• Ensure passwords are strong and secure, and two factor identification

• Ensure devices have the latest security updates and run weekly scans

• Do not open any unsolicited messages and be wary of downloading attachments and opening links

• Be vigilant what you share on social media

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WHY ARE ELECTRICITY PRICES RISING?

HOW HIGH WILL THEY GO?

WHAT CAN BRIBIE ISLANDERS DO ABOUT IT?

By John Oxenford

When energy industry leaders in early October indicated that electricity prices could rise by as much as 35% in 2023, their predictions were met with great scepticism. But the Treasurer’s predictions for 2023 in the Government’s Budget suggest that price rises could be even more dire. The Budget predicts price rises could be as

high as 30% - 50% in 2023 on top of the rises of 10% – 20% in 2022. This will take typical electricity prices to +40c per kilowatt/hour (kWh) making Australia’s electricity prices among the highest in the OECD. This compares with rates in other energy-rich jurisdictions

like British Columbia (12c), Alberta (17c), and US average (18c).

Australia is the largest energy exporter in the world. So why do we have such high electricity prices?

The average cost of power generation in Australia over

the last few years has been around $85 per megawatt (MW) or 8.5c per kilowatt hour (kWh). The 2018 report to the Government by Australia’s Chief Scientist, Alan Finkel, predicted that electricity from new coal-fired and gas-fired plants would cost around $100 - $120 per MW while

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solar and wind generation had the potential to reduce power costs to around $50 - $60 per MW. Finkel recommended that future investments in new power generation be based on economics, but his recommendations were ignored.

But the Russian invasion has changed the world’s (and Australia’s) energy situation drastically. Coal and gas prices have skyrocketed as a result of the invasion, and this is the prime cause of Australia’s increased electricity costs. Coal and gas are the fuel sources for around 70% of Australia’s electricity. It takes about 0.5 tonnes of coal to produce a megawatt of power and coal has risen for around $80 per tonne to around $250 per tonne. It takes about seven gigajoules (GJ) of gas to produce one megawatt of power and gas has gone from around $5 per GJ to over $30 per GJ. As a result, the average cost of power generation has gone from $85 per megawatt to around $280 per megawatt. Power generators have no option but to pass that increased cost onto consumers. So electricity prices will rise by over 20c per kWh before the end of 2023. This massive rise in fuel costs could have been avoided with some vision and planning. In WA, the Carpenter Government refused to approve plans for LNG production unless sufficient production was set aside for domestic consumption. No other government has followed that example. In WA, consumers pay around $5 / GJ for gas. In Eastern Australia, they pay $30 - $50. And to compound the problem, the Howard Government approved export licences way in excess of the production capacity of connected resources.

Producers have made up this shortfall by connecting existing

production centres to the export facilities and diverting gas that previously went into the domestic market. Today, over 70% of Australia’s natural gas production is exported, and except for WA, Australians pay the same price that producers can obtain in the export market.

Until fuel costs return to the pre-invasion levels the only way electricity costs are going to go down is through some government intervention such as:

• Introduce a “windfall” tax on energy exporters and use that new tax to reduce costs to consumers. (Extremely unlikely. Would be vehemently opposed by the extremely powerful oil & gas / mining lobby)

• Cap the price for coal and LNG sold into the domestic market (Possible but unlikely)

• Introduce a gas reservation policy like WA (Highly unlikely)

• Speed up the conversion to cheaper renewables (Unlikely to reduce prices in the short term even if it was possible)

• Give a cash subsidy to consumers to offset costs (Unlikely. Would be inflationary)

• Encourage communities to pursue options to generate and supply their own power (Unlikely. Not on the radar of any government visions)

• Do nothing. Let consumers bear the increased costs. (Most likely option)

In the next article, we will look at some of the options Bribie Islanders have to reduce costs by using less power and/or looking for innovative ways to supply their own power.

CAROLYN’S TAX Update

Taxable Payment Reporting System

The taxable payments reporting system has been in place for a few years now – since 2013. The system was originally implemented to apply to businesses operating within the Building and Construction services. Contractors paying other contractors or sub-contractors are required to report payments made to others in the building industry including Name, ABN number, Gross payment and any GST amount. This report is sent annually to the ATO as a data matching tool to ensure payments reported are declared by the recipient. The system has proved most successful in improving contractor compliance that there has been an initial recommendation that it be extended further.

The system proposes the same obligations on businesses within the road freight industry, security, investigation, and surveillance industry together with the information technology (IT) services.

Single Touch Payroll

Can you believe that stage 2 STP has even more information collecting? Previously, earnings were grouped together to form part of gross payments figure. Now a leave category to each payroll amount is be assigned and will be reported separately through the STP system.

Inclusions in “leave payments” are: Annual Leave; Compassionate and Bereavement Leave; Family and Domestic Violence leave; Long Service Leave; Rostered Day Off; Study Leave; and Time Off in Lieu.

I always joke that the ATO will soon want to know what you had for breakfast, and I think the time is getting closer.

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Managing Food Cravings:

Food cravings are very common today, and several factors are to be blamed. It is that irresistible desire to eat specific food that is hard to ignore. The worst part is that you often chomp on nutrientless food filled with empty calories and can harm your health.

you will find in nuts, seeds, chis seeds, and fatty fish. Avocados are also great for your hunger pangs.

Reduce Stress

Sleep Well

If you have noticed food cravings at night, you already have the answer to why you stay awake. The longer you stay awake at night, the more food cravings you have. A lack of sleep sends certain signals to the brain that increase the will to have more tasty food and calorie-rich food.

Eat a Lot

of Healthy Food

Hunger and lack of nutrients lead to more cravings. Therefore, you need to follow a routine. Snacking between meals shows that you did not eat a healthy and hearty meal before. Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds are fibrous and heavy on the stomach but healthy. Eating more protein also helps, as it keeps you full and stops carvings after meals. Therefore, you should eat chicken, fish, cottage cheese, and eggs to pack a punch.

When it comes to fats, most people will ask you to stay away from them. However, they are an essential nutrient that

You must have noticed that you feel hungrier when stressed or sad. The chemical called cortisol is to be blamed here. You should know how it works. Stress decreases the appetite, and that is when the body release cortisol. The cortisol in the blood increases the appetite and leads to overeating. The cravings are mostly centred around sugars and fats.

Take Supplements

There are times when you may not fulfill all your nutritional needs from food alone. Various factors are to be blamed, like lack of time and hectic lifestyle. Thus, the only option left is to rely on supplementary drinks. Curcumin is one of the active extracts used in these drinks that act as an antioxidant for the body.

Do Not Go Out Hungry Grocery stores and departmental stores are the worst places for diet-watchers. Thus, you should never go there hungry, lest you pick up a packet of chips and start chomping. So make it a point to have a good meal or a healthy snack before heading there.

Keep Yourself Busy

It is possible that you may not be able to follow all the above. Hence, keep your mouth busy by chewing gum. These will also distract your mind from hunger pangs. Changing your routine can have huge repercussions on your cravings, too, so you must adopt healthy practices.

UniSC researchers have undertaken genetic analysis of 12 edible seaweeds to identify potential cancer-preventing compounds.W

Professor of Molecular Biology Scott Cummins and Genomics Lecturer Dr Min Zhao said while it’s already known including seaweed in your diet can help prevent cancer, identifying which naturally occurring compounds are doing the preventing is a tougher task. But it’s a key step towards the development of anticancer diets and treatments.

“The old approach to identify new compounds of interest (also called natural products) typically involved lab-based manual work and testing what could be millions of compounds for things like anticancer effects. This could cost millions, even billions, of dollars,” Professor Cummins said. “Recently, scientists have been able to construct genomes, or genetic blueprints,

of organisms. By running the genomes of 12 edible seaweeds through advanced computer algorithms, we were able to identify hundreds of potential anti-cancer compounds present.”

The work significantly narrows the field of focus for future researchers, to confirm whether these chemical compounds are indeed key to inhibiting cancer in humans.

“This approach could save researchers a lot of time and money usually needed for laborious lab-based work to identify the same key compounds. One may call it 'genome-directed health discovery,” Professor Cummins said.

“It used to be like finding a needle in a haystack. This approach gets rid of a lot of that hay.”

It’s not the only genetic secret UniSC researchers have been working to unlock from seaweed.

Professor Cummins and Dr Zhao also recently collaborated with scientists from Japan and New Zealand to construct a full genome for Asparagopsis taxiformis. They hope the miracle red seaweed could play a key part in tackling climate change, thanks to a discovery by Professor Nick Paul from UniSC’s Seaweed Research Group.

Professor Paul and other researchers found Asparagopsis had the power to reduce methane emissions in livestock by 99 percent, when included in their feed in concentrations of less than 2 percent. Now armed with the genome, he and the rest of UniSC’s Seaweed Research Group are hoping they can start to overcome the next hurdle –how to grow enough of it.

“There are more than 25 million cattle in Australia alone. By mapping the Asparagopsis genome we’re hoping to uncover the genetic secrets that will allow us to not only scale up production, but to facilitate better breeding and farming in the future,” Professor Paul said.

“Unfortunately, Asparagopsis is difficult to grow in aquaculture, and therefore we don’t have enough to supply for feeds. The genome unlocks important information to determine the genetic factors that contribute to its growth and anti-methanogenic capacity,” Dr Zhao said.

The Federal Government recently announced $8.1 million in funding for emissions-reducing seaweed research and farming in its latest budget, after joining a global pledge to reduce methane emissions by 30 percent by 2030.

“It’s exciting to see the Federal Government recognising the huge part Australia’s seaweed industry could play in the country’s future. This announcement of $8.1 million in funding highlights the need for a network of seaweed facilities across the country, including Queensland, to unlock that potential,” Professor Paul said.

FIGHTING CANCER AND CLIMATE CHANGE: UNISC RESEARCHERS USE GENETIC RESEARCH TO UNLOCK SEAWEED’S HIDDEN SECRETS

12 Years of Christmas Cheer

This year, the Annual Bribie Island Christmas Lights Boat Parade celebrates its 12th year of bringing joy around the canals of Pacific Harbour. Held on Saturday the 10th of December, boaties will light up the Pacific Harbour canals with their decorated boats and jet skis for thousands of residents and visitors to watch and enjoy.

This event is organised by local volunteers from the Pacific Harbour Residential Community Association (PHRCA) while boat participants are navigated safely through the canals by the very generous help of the Bribie Island Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR). “The boat parade brings joy to thousands of residents,” tells Ritchie Bloomfield from the PHRCA, “and this year’s event has been made possible thanks to our main sponsors including Bribie Realty, AquaCapture and Div1 Councillor, Brooke Savige.”

The day will start at 1.30pm with the Bribie Island VMR cruising the canal with Santa and his helper delivering lolly bags to the waiting children and maybe a Schmako or two for the waiting dogs. Just listen out for Santa’s bell.

From 4.30pm til 7.30pm, the Munch Markets will offer a great variety of stall and food holders at the Pacific

Harbour Marina which will be a great opportunity to do some Christmas shopping and grab some dinner before the main boat parade at 7pm. The 2022 parade will also see a local choir offer their very best singing voices carolling their way through the canals as part of the parade.

Vessels of all shapes and sizes are invited to dress up their boats and join in the fun for the chance to win some great cash prizes to the value of $1850. Entry is free with the first 30 entrants each receiving a free goody bag.

Participants will gather around the main canal adjacent to the Pacific Harbour Marina from 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start. There are also plenty of public viewing areas this year for residents to watch the parade from including Kakadu Beach, Sea Eagle Park, Sunset Park and the Harbourside Marina.

-This year the community are invited to get involved by following the events facebook page and vote for their favourite boat.

To get involved or for more information, email events@phrca. com.au or simply head to www. phrca.com.au. Follow the event on facebook by going to facebook.com/ BribieIslandBoatParade

MARKETS

Beachmere District Community Markets

The B.D.M.S. Community Markets are held at the Men's Shed 53 Rogers Street Beachmere, every 1st Saturday of the month 7.30am - 12 Noon.

Bribie Island BICA Markets

The Bribie Island BICA Markets are held at Brennan Park, Bongaree, the 3rd Sunday of each month from 6am -12pm

Bribie Rotary Markets

The Rotary Markets are held at Brennan Park, Bongaree on the second Sunday of each month from 6.30am – 12 noon

Queensland Cancer Council Markets

The Cancer Council Markets are held at Brennan Park, Bongaree on the first Sunday of each month from 7am to 12 noon.

The Sylvan Beach Munch Markets (Farmers Market)

The Munch Markets are held in the park opposite the Bribie Island Hotel on the 1st Saturday of each month from 9am to 2pm

Banksia Beach Market

Bribie Harbour Shopping VIllage is held on the last Saturday of each month 8am to 2pm

The Bribie Island Comm Plant Nursery

The BribieIsland Community Plant Nursery is open Tues to Sat 8 am to 12 pm

Bribie & District Woodcrafters Assoc & Bribie. Island Gem Club Open Day and Markets

Our Markets Are Held On The Last Sun Every Month 8am - 12pm Contact Ian Trail 0401

ART TARTS

The exhibition is the 12th for the Tarts. This year 13 artists taking part and it will run November 15 to 27.

As has been the case for some years, each Artist donates a piece of their work for a raffle run by Bribie Pink Dragons who take all the proceeds. Ticket sellers in the gallery each day

of the exhibition.

Attached is a photo of 10 of the 13 Tarts this year.

L-R: Lyn Buck (fused glass), Sheryl Davies (Pen and Pencil work, acrylic and pastels), Noeline Machan (painting and textile art), Molly Galpin(quirky art using pre-loved materials), Bev Porter (potter), Helen Mitchell (silver

and enamel jewllery), Diane Carter (acrylic and mixed media abstracts), Prim Rogers-Walker (fused glass art), Beth Morrow (mosaics and macrame), Carol Smedley (quirky pottery animals).

Absent are Susan Rothbrust (water colours and jewellery), Michelle Beasley (pottery) and Jodi Casey (repurposed and recycled art).

Bribie Island Community Arts Centre 191 Sunderland Drive Banksia Beach

By: Marj Webber

Red-necked Avocet –Recurvirostra

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IN MY LIFETIME (86 YEARS) I HAVE SIGHTED RED-NECKED AVOCETS ONLY 3 TIMES – ONCE ON BRIBIE ISLAND AT MISSION POINT ROOSTING IN SHALLOW WATER, ONCE AT TOORBUL AND ONCE AT THE PORT OF BRISBANE. IT IS ALWAYS A THRILL TO CATCH SIGHT OF THE ELUSIVE AVOCETS AS THEY ARE SUCH STRIKING AND UNUSUAL BIRDS. REGRETFULLY THEY DO NOT OFTEN VISIT OUR SHORES ON BRIBIE ISLAND. THERE ARE FOUR SPECIES OF AVOCETS IN THE WORLD, BUT ONLY ONE IS ENDEMIC TO AUSTRALIA.

Red-necked Avocets are like Black-winged Stilts but have long, black, and upturned bills (83-107mm), rusty red necks and white eye-rings. The rest of their bodies and wings are black and white with long greyish legs. They are about 40-46 cm from head to tail and weigh 270-390g. When feeding or roosting they are usually silent but will call if disturbed, and when flying their call is like that of a barking dog. Their feet are webbed which enables them to swim. Both males and females are similar, but males have a more upturned bill.

If conditions are suitable, they are sedentary, but with our climate of droughts and floods, they are normally quite nomadic chasing locations that suit their needs. They have been recorded in most parts of Australia, both on our coastlines and inland and on both salt and freshwater wetlands, with a preference for brackish water, and paying

only rare, accidental visits to Cape York and Tasmania. Food is obtained by moving their long, upturned bills from side to side in shallow water, or swimming into deeper water and tip tilting or upending to find food beneath the surface, probably relying on touch to recognize their prey. Avocets are sociable birds and often congregate in large flocks throughout most of the inland, often in the company of stilts on saltwater lakes that are drying up. Here they feast on brine shrimp as the water recedes. Other foods consist of small fish, insects, crustaceans, aquatic vegetation, seeds, and worms. Breeding takes place sometimes in single pairs or in scattered colonies mainly in the southwestern interior between August-December, or after rain. Courting rituals involve bill crossing and bowing by the males in shallow water. Nests of aquatic vegetation and mud

are built, normally around small bushes on marshy ground, and often near water that is drying up. 3-5 creamy olive eggs are laid and often arranged in circles with the pointy end facing the middle. Both parents incubate the eggs for 3-4 weeks strenuously swooping upon likely predators. One clutch is produced each season.

The Red-necked Avocet was featured on the Australian 13cent postage stamp in 1966. There are few predators, but feral cats and foxes will take chicks if given the opportunity. If nests and chicks are being threatened parents will often pretend to have a broken wing and try to distract predators by leading them away from their nests. Conservation is secure in all states except Tasmania where they are not present.

The photograph was taken at Toorbul on 27.08.2013.

Rabbits

By: AL Finegan

Down the rabbit hole we go, what to expect, we do not know

You just have to love little bunnies. They are so cute with their soft fur and adorable round big eyes. Small and cuddly, they have silky velvet ears with a little nose that twitches ever so amusingly. They remind

most people of a soft toy. Children love rabbits as once a year one, in particular, brings them chocolate eggs. This is an illusion. Rabbits are Australia's most destructive agricultural and environmental introduced animal pest, costing up to $1 billion annually. They cause severe land degradation and soil erosion and threaten the survival of many rare and endangered native species. Domesticated rabbits are banned as pets in the state of Queensland. The penalty for keeping a rabbit as a domestic pet is a whopping $30,000.

Over the last 150 years, it has been an ongoing national imperative to find a solution to rein in and control their population. To eradicate this menace completely has proven impossible. Rabbits had become so prevalent by the last quarter of the nineteenth century that two million could be shot or trapped annually without having any noticeable effect on the population. It was the fastest spread ever recorded of any mammal anywhere in the world. Until 1902, when the first rabbit was seen near Perth, Western Australians had believed that the barrier of 3000 km of desert country would be adequate to keep out the rabbit pest. WA woke up in alarm and got busy with wire netting to keep back the invasion. A fence, they

decided, would be built from ocean to ocean, from Starvation Bay on the Great Australian Bight to go beyond Condon on the Indian Ocean. Almost 2000 km of wire netting rabbit-proof fence was constructed in one continuous straight line. But, as they feverishly erected this mighty barrier, it was realised that the rabbits were on both sides of it. Without hesitation another check fence was commenced, 500 km farther West. This was a mere 1200 km long and it was finished in nine weeks. Think of that for fast work – over 130 km a week over dry, roadless country where all material had to be transported on camelback. Mexico claimed the world's record for a continuous line of fence - 160 km on a cattle ranch. That should make even the bunnies laugh. Today, rabbits are entrenched in the southern and central areas of our country, with scattered populations in the northern deserts. Introducing viruses into the wild has been the most cost-effective strategy to lower their numbers. In 1950, following research conducted by Frank Fenner, the myxoma virus was deliberately released into the rabbit population, causing it to drop from an estimated 600 million to around 100 million. Growing genetic resistance in the remaining rabbits had allowed the population to

BY: Al Finegean

recover to 200 to 300 million by 1991. In June of that year, the CSIRO tested the potential of Calicivirus, for another attempt at biological control of rabbits. The virus escaped from a quarantine compound on Wardang Island, South Australia, where the field tests were being carried out, and by late October 1995, it was recorded in rabbits at Yunta and Gum Creek, in South Australia. By the winter of 1996, the virus had spread over most of Australia. It has had limited success.

There has been one positive note to the bunny menace. During the depressions of the 1890s and 1930s, it proved a lifesaver to many people. Trapping rabbits helped farmers, stockmen, and station hands by providing food and extra income, and in some cases helped pay off farming debts. Rabbits were fed to working dogs and boiled to be fed to poultry. Even city folk would head to the bush on weekends to shoot or trap rabbits to help feed their families. During both world wars, pelts were used to make warm coats and importantly, it was the main ingredient in the iconic khaki fur felt hat worn by diggers.

Who brought the first rabbits to Australia?

This has been an ongoing debate, with fingers pointed at

several perpetrators. Despite it being a classic example of unintended consequences, nevertheless, I have decided to hold my own inquiry to identify the guilty person.

I have rounded up six suspects and I will grill them until I find the real culprit. And here they are lined up, looking guilty, awaiting my interrogation. They are Governor Arthur Phillip, Governor Philip Gidley King, John Pasco Faulkner, a Bass Strait sealer (name unknown), Commander Pringle Stokes, and Thomas Austin. I need to know did they crave rabbit meat as a change from monotonous mutton, or did they want rabbits to shoot for sport. Maybe they wanted the rabbits to keep as pets for their children. I’m sure, that in their own opinions, they were public benefactors. Of course, they will be furious when I challenge the innocence of their actions. But I have them here now to answer their crimes.

Me: Governor Phillip, I understand sir, that it was you who brought rabbits on the first fleet. Please convince the court that it was not you who caused this pestilence.

Phillip: Blast your eyes sir, I may be number one on your list of guilty men, but it was not I who am guilty. When we left England, we had a considerable brood of rabbits aboard the fleet to provide fresh meat for the soldiers. There were only five rabbits left at the end of the journey. I took three ashore. The other two belonged to the officers’ mess. Even so, they did not last long, just after arrival mine were made into rabbit pie for my table and the same for my officers. Therefore, though manifestly the first man to bring the rabbit to NSW, I can hardly be held blameworthy for the subsequent spread of the pestilential rodent from one end of the country to the other. So be off with you sir!

Me: And you Governor King? Did

you not bring bunnies to NSW?

King: I am not as guilty as some people would paint me. My trouble, like Governor Phillip’s, was also an understandable craving for rabbit pie. That is why I imported some edible specimens from Cape Town in 1791. Never in my lifetime did they take to the bush. 35 years after I imported those specimens, they were still being bred in hutches in Sydney. And they were regarded as rare delicacies. Never did they escape, other than into a delicious pie. Hhmmppff.

Me: You sir, John Pasco Faulkner, the third accused man, purporting to be the dynamic man of Melbourne town, I understand you bred rabbits.

Faulkner: Man of Melbourne Town indeed! I'll have you know, sir, that I was the founder of Melbourne, no matter what that fellow John Batman had to say to the contrary! This will be the place for a village, said Batman. A village indeed! I chose the site for the future city. The whole of the pioneering job was left in my hands and I did it well and truly. What is more, I lived to see Melbourne grow into the proudest city in the southern hemisphere. I was the founder and owner of Melbourne’s first newspaper. I was the owner of Melbourne’s first general store and hotel!

Me: Perhaps, but you were also the owner of Melbourne’s first pair of rabbits?

Faulkner: Truth, sir! And proud I am of that fact! Don't you dare lay the blame on any rabbit plague at my doorstep! My pair of rabbits never went bush. Good day, sir!

Me, turning to number four suspect: You are the sealer in bass Strait who was guilty man number four. History apparently has not recorded your name. Would you care to elaborate on your rabbit relationship?

Sealer: I don't think my name matters in the least. But I've

nothing to be ashamed about. In the year 1836, I liberated a pair of rabbits on an island off Wilsons' Promontory. I understand that today it's known as Rabbit Island. My idea was to provide fresh food for castaway sailors. Well, that happy pair multiplied so rapidly that six years later there was a colony of rabbits on the island numerous enough to feed an army corps. It may interest you to know that when Commander Stokes called at the island, he placed on record the fact that I had done a most worthy act.

Me: Commander Stokes, would you care to respond? Stokes: Our friend speaks the truth. Incidentally, it was I, commander Stokes, who named Rabbit Island for the abundance of rabbits I saw there. And, later, when I learned that those animals multiplied from a single pair turned loose by that praiseworthy sealer, I was encouraged to emulate his example. For the benefit of any information voyagers who might be thrown hungry ashore in the locality of the Kent Group, I placed a pair of rabbits on one of the islands there.

Me: I think we must all agree that it was a thoughtful act on the part of Commander Stokes. Nevertheless, he must still be regarded as a suspect.

Me: I now call Number six, Thomas Austin on the stand. Sir, I understand that you are a prosperous landowner of Barwon Park, near Geelong. Would you care to tell the court of your rabbit doings?

Austin: Being an Englishman, I felt rather lonely in the western district of Victoria, so it was with much enthusiasm that I imported 24 English wild rabbits. The year was 1859. I hoped to breed them in sufficient numbers to provide the sport of shooting for myself and my few neighbours. I longed to see my state looking more like the English countryside with a

few white tails bobbing about at evening time. When the rabbits arrived, I caged them and succeeded in getting together a nice stock - still in cages. Then I built some warm shelters in my grounds, planted suitable grasses and clover close by, and carefully installed a new pair of bunnies. I wondered whether the outdoor life would suit them. I feared that they would not be able to fend for themselves, like sheep and cattle. It was, I thought, risky to expose the dear little furry creatures to the hazards of the Australian Bush. Oh dear, I need not have worried! The result of the liberation was successful. Very successful. Encouraged by my tender nursing, they multiplied so rapidly that even the shooting did not diminish their numbers. Within six years, although we had killed off some 20,000, there were thousands more in full possession of my property.

Me: Of the six men on trial, Thomas Austin you are undoubtedly the guiltiest. It would take an astronomer to calculate the number of rabbits descended from your experiment. In 20 years, the descendants of your little flock numbered in the hundreds of millions. They swarmed all over Victoria and NSW and stocked up Queensland and South Australia. By the end of the century, they were marching to the West 3000 km, and on their way.

Therefore, I recommend to the court that it was without doubt, that it was you sir, who brought this terrible affliction on our country.

Just like Alice who tumbled down a deep hole to follow the rabbit to a strange world, Mr Austin knew not what would eventuate from him and his rabbit habit.

Little Bribie Island

Barry Clark Bribie Island Historical Society

When the Jetty was built at Bongaree in 1912 it opened the island to a few residents and a steady stream of visitors. The resident population of Bribie then was just 25 people making a living out of Cattle, Fish, Oysters, or Timber. It was also the birth of a new Steamship excursion and holiday business, in which early residents played a big part. Life was tough back then, and terrible things were happening elsewhere in the world. This article is about events over the last century that had a huge impact on world population and economy, while little Bribie played its small part. History is known to repeat itself.

THINK ABOUT THE NUMBERS

In 1912 the population of the entire world was 1,700,000,000 people. Today the world population is almost five times that at 8 billion. In 1912 the

population of Australia was 4.7 million, of which 636,000 were Queenslanders and just 25 of them were resident on Bribie. World War 1 started in Europe in1914 and was thought to be the “War to end all Wars” resulting in the death of 16 million people, of whom 10 million were military, plus 20 million wounded. A battle at Passchendaele in 1917 resulted in casualties on both sides totaling more than the entire population of Queensland.

Of the 5 Bribie residents who enlisted in the military one was killed in action in France in August 1918. He was William Gosling whose father was one of two lighthouse keepers on north Bribie Island.

DEATH IN PEACE

On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918 the guns on the Western Front stopped and the Great War ended. The bloody four-year conflict was finally over, but many weary malnourished soldiers would never reach home as a deadly Influenza virus rapidly spread through the military

and civilian populations. This became known as the “Spanish Flu” and between 1918 and 1920 it claimed the lives of over 50 million people worldwide. The Spanish Flu killed 13,000 Australians of whom 300 were in Brisbane, but as far as I can tell the Spanish Flu never reached Bribie Island.

BOOM & BUST

European countries struggled to rebuild economy and infrastructure after WW1, but USA enjoyed an economic boom fed by repayment of war loans and profits from American industry. Five years after losing the War Germany faced bankruptcy and defaulted on its reparation payments,

Almost 5% of the entire world population died in the “peace” after WW1, which was far more than all who had been killed during the War. Think about the numbers.

leading to occupation of German industry in 1923 by French and Belgian troops. This further crippled German economy causing hyperinflation which destroyed

currency. A loaf of bread costing 250 marks at the start of the year rose to 200,000 million marks by the end, and a wheelbarrow of money could not buy a newspaper. In 1929 the financial bubble also burst in New York precipitating a global crisis of capitalism with share prices tumbling, panic selling on Wall Street, and Banks closed creating a world crisis. This led to the Great Depression affecting most industrialized nations, and between 1929 and 1933 world trade shrank by 65%. Australia’s unemployment was already high at 10% in 1929 and rose to 32% by 1932. Many were evicted from home and a few came to Bribie for the simple life it offered.

ANOTHER WAR

The first World War was not the War to end all Wars. Just 21 years later a second World War started in Europe in 1939 resulting in the death of 65 million people worldwide, The War involved 61 countries and about 75% of the entire global population of 2 billion people. More than 3% of all people on earth were killed in World War 2, including 40,000 Australian and 23,000 wounded, and 31,000 taken as prisoners of war of which 22,000 were held by Japanese and one third of them died. Think about the numbers.

people were evacuated when military structures and camps were built, and Bribie became a strategic Defence location against Japanese invasion. Thousands of American and Australian troops were trained at Sandstone Point and remains of military installations are still visible on Bribie. Sadly, the Australian Hospital ship Centaur was sunk by Japanese submarine off Moreton Island in 1943.

program, having narrowly avoided a Japanese invasion it must "populate or perish” as Prime Minister Ben Chifley would later declare, "a powerful enemy looked hungrily toward Australia”.

At the end of WW2 in 1945 Australia's population was just over 7 million. Over the past 75 years natural population increase and migration have resulted in an Australian population of almost 26 million today and forecast to be 33 million by 2050.

on a virtually uninhabited Bribie Island.

Rainfall and floods in 1974 and 2011 were only half that of 1893, but the impact on Brisbane was much greater with increased development and population, but no great impact on Bribie Island. China had many disastrous flood events on the Yangtze and Yellow rivers between 1887 & 1935 resulting in the death of at least 4 MILLION people. Think about the numbers

BRIBIE ISLAND

There have been many deaths on Bribie over the last 100 years, but only two people were buried in two different cemeteries in 1935 and 1964. The current population is approaching 22,000 and growing at the rate of about 2.5% per year. What will it be like in 30 years?

Of the 250 prewar residents of Bribie just one of the 10 men and 2 women who joined the armed forces died in the War. He was John Band from White Patch who was killed in action in the Coral Sea in 1943. All but essential service

PEACE IN OUR TIME

When hostilities ended there was a new geopolitical map. America became a superpower while Western Europe’s influence in global affairs diminished. The War sparked a fundamental

NATURAL DISASTERS

As I write this article Eastern Australia is having extensive rain and flooding. There have been 38 significant floods on the Brisbane and Bremer rivers in recorded time. The 1893 event dropped a record 907mm of rain over this area in just one day, which silted up the Pumicestone Passage bringing an end the Oyster industry, closure of the Campbellville Timber Mill and Mission Point School. These events had significant commercial impact

As you have just read, the world has been hit by many significant events over the years. Queensland and Bribie Island have much to consider as inevitable global events emerge in the years ahead. Consider how fortunate you have been to be born when you were.

MORE BRIBIE HISTORY

Historical Society monthly meetings are on second Wednesday of each month at 6;30 pm at the RSL Club and visitors are always welcome. See more stories and photos of Bribie history on our Web Site Bribiehistoricalsociety. org.au and Blog Site http:// bribieislandhistory.blogspot. com or contact us on bribiehistoricalsociety@gmail. com

shift of the Australian economy and altered its relationship with Britain, forcing Australia to look towards the United States for support and security. Australia launched a massive immigration

Across 1 Wrongdoer (10) 7 Table tennis (4-4) 8 6 June 1944 (1-3) 9 Pen-name of essayist Charles Lamb (4) 10 Clients (anag) (7) 12 ‘I’m sorry to say …’ (11) 14 French car company, founded in 1919 (7) 16 Football position (4) 19 A blocking vote (4) 20 The ‘naughty’ decade of Victorian Britain (8) 21 Author of The Picture of Dorian Gray (5,5)

Down

1 New England state (5) 2 Falling behind (7) 3 Labour Party leader, 1980-83 (4) 4 Ponder (8) 5 ___ Nash, American poet, d. 1971 (5) 6 Kin (6) 11 Periods of 10 years — ie canned (anag) (8) 12 Elevated (6) 13 City on the River Avon (7) 15 Acts of public violence (5) 17 Freshwater diving bird (5) 18 Falling flakes (4)

Across

1

The officer has it, unknown to most.. (8)

The family, after her opening gala was in a pickle (7) 10 Kirk, a poker-faced individual, had the stuffing knocked out of him (5) 11 Polish tribe holds the heart of Glenn (5) 12 Inundation gets you home in a hurry (6) 14 Loudspeakers, toward the end, irritates (6) 16 Get up for choreographed dances (6) 19 Hat made of dear material.. (6) 21 Princess in the Isle of Man, initially, speaks the language (5) 24 Sanctioned opening cancelleddreadful (5) 25 Break or cut no biscuit (7) 26 Forgiveness so, off and get cleansing (8) 27 Robert's nods? (4)

Down

1 Wise men - can one identify one who says he has nothing up his sleeve? (8)

2 Afar, the Queen's back (5)

4 Relatively speaking, the ABC (6)

5 Perhaps Rod Stewart loses his head in Australia (5)

6 Wrongly emphasise he missed stand-off (7)

7 Harness alright to have you, old fashioned, outside? (4) 8 Being low in fat? (6) 13 Tear-away demonstrated broken scraps (8)

15 A nasty feud, had Leonard involved and disadvantaged (7) 17 One who takes liberties? (6) 18 Cowboy with a cough needing treatment (6) 20 New to Parliament? (5) 22 Starting in Trojan mythology, we find preamble (5) 23 Very funny! (2,2)

2. Gradually add water while stirring and mixing to form a dough with a Play-Doh like consistency.

3. Form the dough into a ball and knead for approximately 5-7 minutes, until the dough is smooth and firm. Additional water may be needed, depending upon humidity. Add a teaspoon of water at a time until the dough reaches the proper texture. On the other hand, if the dough is too sticky, add more flour by the teaspoon until it's no longer tacky.

4. Store the salt dough in a Ziploc bag when it's not in use to prevent it from drying out.

Does Having a Pet Teach Responsibility

Tasks That Teach Responsibility

Having a pet comes with the responsibility of additional tasks to perform. Here are age-appropriate tasks that teach children and adults responsibility through pet ownership: Small Children

Feedings: Small children can fill the pet’s food bowl every morning and night or whenever the pet needs to eat.

Grooming: children can also groom the pet with a pet-safe brush or comb if the pet needs to be regularly groomed.

Older Kids

Older kids should do everything small children can do plus:

Exercise: Take the dog for walks around the neighbourhood.

Training: If the pet can be trained, children can help with training simple tricks, such as “sit.”

Teenagers and Adults

Teenagers and adults must do everything small children and big kids can do, plus: Vet visits: Pets of all kinds require regular vet visits and will need to go to the doctor in case of emergencies.

Purchasing food: All pets need to eat, so it’s up to the pet parent to purchase their food for regular feedings.

Longer Exercise: Children should not take the dog on long walks without supervision, but teenagers and adults

MY DOG WON’T

LISTEN TO ME PART 3

In Part One I mentioned a few scenarios – “It doesn’t matter how many times I tell my puppy not to do something they’ll go back another time and do it.“

First of the puppy is responding to your tone and body language not the actual words.

To him the words could be blah, blah, blah. He may pick key words like his name or come but otherwise the words mean nothing. Puppies do remember doing things that we got cranky about for eg chewing your slipper, digging a hole etc. BUT he cannot understand what you’re saying and cannot relate it to what he did earlier.

Puppies think in the NOW, not what happened even a few minutes ago.

Yvonne's Dog

When we yell at him, he acts and looks guilty. His body posture is tail wagging side to side, slow and low, his head is lower than his body and he looks at you with big eyes. To us it looks as if he is sorry for what he has done but in actual fact it is a look of appeasement. He is trying to calm you down. The meaning of appeasement is the process by which individuals placate or pacify others in situations of potential or actual conflict.

In later issues I’ll address how to deal with dogs “naughty” behaviours.

Happy training - Yvonne

Puppy School

can walk the dog to the park or other neighbourhoods.

Training: Adults are responsible for teaching the pet how they should behave, including simple tricks and behavioural training. Adults can also work with a certified pet trainer.

Everyone

Pet parents of all ages are responsible for the emotional care of their pets. Most pets will ask for your attention when they want it. While it’s not always convenient, you should spend a little time bonding with your pet every day and show them how much you love them.

Caring for Pets Teaches Responsibility

While at first, young children can feel like all of the responsibilities associated with taking care of pets are chores.

However, once your child understands how important these small tasks are for the health and wellness of the pet, they’ll stop seeing them as chores. Instead, they’ll understand that pets require responsibilities, and without them, we couldn’t have pets and the unconditional love they bring into our lives.

Remember, you should never bring a pet into your home if you’re not completely committed to them. Depending on your lifestyle, you may have to make major changes to ensure your pet is happy and healthy; pet ownership might not be for you if you’re not ready to do that.

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BRIBIE ISLAND

BOWLS CLUB

Self-Select Results Triples

Tuesday 18 October 2022

Highest Margin: F Crockett, A Stern, B J Adams

Lowest Margin: H Groves, T Phillips, D Groves

Out of Hat Winner: J Oliver, I Smith, B Castle

Out of Hat Winner: R McDermott, L Murphy, M MacGregor

Out of Hat Winner: C Brayley, B Hosie, J Hosie Bunny: T Dean, J Wallis, C Dean

Social Open Pairs Results

Wednesday 19 October 2022

Winners: N Bolton, L Savage Runner’s Up: S Mitchell, K Ford

Out of Hat Winner: J Kent, B Kent

Out of Hat Winner: J Mercer, G Fowler

Out of Hat Winner: L Williams, M Cherry

Bunny: A Legosz, L Wright Scroungers Results

Wednesday 19 October 2022

1st: L Tweedale

2nd: W Ritchie

Random Triples Thursday 20 October 2022

Out of Hat Winner: R Glasser, F Grimsey, B McEwan

Out of Hat Winner: P Conn, J Herbert, C Hancock

Out of Hat Winner: J Muller, G Low, T Phillips

Out of Hat Winner: C Stroud, M Drought, C Kelly

Self-Select Triples Results Tuesday 25 October 2022

Highest Margin: P Gray, M James, J Gray

Lowest Margin: R Glasser, F Grimsey, T Phillips

Out of hat winner: M Gittens, G Riley, L Gilmour

Out of hat winner: P Andrews, A Riley, M Ball

Out of hat winner: L Deakins, E Deakins, R Brinton

Bunny: K Fuller, T O’Lochlan, P Nelson Scroungers Results

Wednesday 26 October 2022

1st: A Russell

2nd: C Stroud

Self-Select pairs results

Wednesday 26 October 2022

Winners: J Oliver, P Gray

Runners up: G Hartley, B Hosie

1st out of hat: F Crockett, G Teakel

Out of hat winner: S Swain, J Howath

Out of hat winner: K Piva, M Prewett

Bunny: K Bennett, G Duncan Random Triples Results

Thursday 27 October 2022

Out of hat winner: G Olsen, M Roberts, R Gilmore

Out of hat winner: B Kelly, W Hoelscher, T Phillips

Out of hat winner: C Christianson, K Muller, K Sparks

Out of hat winner: G Frew, c Hamilton, C Lingley

Men’s Pairs Friday 28th October 2022

Highest Margin: P Hughes, K Taylor

Runner’s Up: C Perkins, R Elmore

Out of Hat Winner: T Turnbull, J Howarth

Out of Hat Winner: S Lord, G Hazelwood

Out of Hat Winner: V Lindsay, D Lindsay

Bunny: G Denkel, R Avern Random Fours Results Saturday 29 October 2022

Highest Margin: B Castle, H Groves, H Anderson, W Hoelscher

Lowest Margin: G Frew, T Erfurth, P Gee, P McCarthy

Out of Hat Winner: I McLaren, G Wollett, T Hudson, S Teunis

Out of Hat Winner: R McDermott, P Patrikeos, S Hose, D Groves

Scroungers Results

Wednesday 2 November 2022

1st: P Eyles

2nd: L Hackwood

Self-Select Pairs Results

Wednesday 2 November 2022

Winners: P Gray, J Oliver Runners up: LWilliams, M Cherry

Out of hat winner: T Turnbull, R Turnbull

Out of hat winner: G Denkel, R Avern

Out of hat winner: C Phillips, R Glasser

Bunny: J Hazelwood, J Dunn

Random Select Triples Results Thursday 3 November 2022

Out of hat winner: R Glasser, R Bickerton, L Hackwood

Out of hat winner: P Conn, S Brown, L Standford

Out of hat winner: G Frew, W Kelly, T Phillips

Out of hat winner: R Follett, A Riley, S Williamson

Members of BONGAREE BOWLS CLUB have just competed in a unique Six a Side competition.  Usually running over three weekends the bowlers take part in varying forms of play which includes a mixture of Fours, Triples and Pairs.  A total of 84 players competed in each round.  Unfortunately, the first round on Saturday 22nd October was rained off, so it became a two round

event.

Prize money was donated by TRADITIONAL FUNERALS who have been very generous to the club this year.

Thanks to all who participated and assisted in running this event.

Overall winners – Team #13 Glenn Merrin.  Prize money presented by Jonno Johnson Life Member.

RESULTS

FROM BONGAREE LADIES BOWLS CLUB

Tuesday 18th October

Winners: David Hutchinson, John Park

R/U: Doreen O’Halloran, Brenda Hutchinson Tuesday  25th October Winners: Doug Meikle, Errol Fender

R/U: Brenda Hutchinson, Doreen O’Halloran Friday  28th October

Bongaree Bowls men's results

Scroungers Oct 29th 1st Charlie Holmberg, 2nd Mike Roberts, 3rd Tony Edwards  Wed 4's Nov 2nd Winners Gordon Pitts, Gary McCarthy, Col Valentine, Ian Hargreaves Runners Up Brett Sellars, Glenn Merrin, Billy Bradshaw, Lisa Sandling Thurs Jackpot pairs Nov 3rd Winners Peter Vlajic, Mike McHenry Runners Up Ian Patterson, Graham Symonds  Scroungers Nov 6th 1st Chris Stone, 2nd Mike Jones, 3rd John McNeven

MORETON

Winners: Ken Wales Peter Flynn, Rhonda Warwick

R/U  Artie Hinton, Jo Horsley, Errol Fender

Friday  4th November

Winners:  Gary Kuss, Carol Monk

R/U Bob Vonarx, Pam Walker Tuesday 8th November

Winners:  Bob Vonarx, Sandra Scott

R/U: Jaarpung Blundell, Tim Carlton

Brekky Bowls Sun Nov 7th Winners Dawn Ryan, Gary Ryan, Kim Smart

Runners Up Jake McGarry, David Hutchinson, Honey, Maureen Ferguson

Wed 4's Nov 9th Winners Graeme DeGraff, Ray Huggins, Don Somerville, Peter Higgins

Runners Up Wayne Munn, Mike Giles, Sandi Hodges, Ellen Corrick

Thurs Jackpot pairs Nov 10th Winners Paul Hill, Ray Huggins

Runners up Ian Patterson, Graham Symonds

BICBC:  Monday

Mon 7 Nov N/S 1 S Gurren & D Dowling  2 D & D Quinan 3 M Arthur & A Jones  E/W  1 L Wilson & M Hardy  2 B & F Van Dongen  3 I Best & B Moxham

Results for Bribie Island Women’s Golf

27 October to 9 November 2022

27/10/22 Single Stableford –Professional/Manager’s Day

Overall Winner: Gill Lee 39, 1st R/U Helena Winterflood 38. These two ladies go away for a day’s golf, mini golf, lunch, drinks and travel with our Professional Brayden Campbell and our Club Manager Steve Middleton. Professional -vManager Teams to compete. Should be a great day. Enjoy!

27/10/22 Single Stableford Day Event

A Grade Winner Sandra Power 37, 1st R/U Dianne Hayward 35 c/b, 2nd R/U Myra Thomsen 35 c/b

B Grade Winner Gay Burnham 37 c/b, 1st R/U Diane Fitzpatrick 37, 2nd R/U Sylia White 34 c/b

C Grade Winner Roslyn Crossley 35, 1st R/U Vicki

Lawrence 33, 2nd R/U Sonia Ferrante 32 c/b

NTP Hole 4 Nadia Aylott, Hole 7 Di Benghamy, Hole 14 Di Benghamy, Hole 16 Open 2nd Shot Judy Graham, Hole 14 Div 3 2nd Shot Ann Mitchell

1/11/22 No ladies competition and unfortunately rain stopped play for the Melbourne Cup. A very successful Melbourne Cup lunch was held with 150 plus people attending.

3/11/22 Monthly MedalSponsors Churches of Christ in Queensland

Winner A Grade: Susie Smith 72, 1st R/U Carole Watson 74 c/b, 2nd R/U Magrit Pearce 74 c/b

NTP: Hole 7 Judy Graham, Hole 14 Suzanne Vallely, Hole 16 2nd Shot Di Benghamy

Winner B Grade: Sue Navie 69, 1st R/U Judy Umlauft 70, 2nd R/U Jenny De Ruyter 73 c/b

NTP: Hole 4 Heather Croukamp, Hole 7 Diane

Fitzpatrick, Hole 14 Leanne Skeggs, Hole 16 2nd Shot Debbie Dunn

Winner C Grade: Angela Jordan 69, 1st R/U Hazel McDonnell 70, 2nd R/U Vicki Butcher 74

NTP: Hole 4 Roslyn Crossley, Hole 7 Jenny Stafford, Hole 14 Jenny Stafford, Hole 16 2nd Shot Jude Dorhauer

(Left to Right) Mark Thompson (Churches of Christ) with Susie Smith A Grade (Photo 1), with Sue Navie B Grade(Photo 2) and with Angela Jordan C Grade (Photo 3) Monthly Medal Winners

8/11/22 4BBB Sponsor Skin Cancer Clinic

Overall Winners: Gaby Bennett & Paula McKenzie 47, 1st R/U Suzanne Fowler & Vivienne Learoyd 46 c/b, 2nd R/U Judy Umlauft & Judy Graham 46 c/b, 3rd R/U Suzanne Vallely & Barb Newcomb 46

NTPs: Hole 4 Virginia Hayes,

Hole 7 Sue Navie, Hole 14 Pauline Grooby, Hole 16 Open 2nd Shot Pauline Grooby, Hole 7 Div 3 2nd Shot Vicki Lawrence

10/11/22 Medal of Medals and Single Stroke

All the ladies who had won a Monthly Medal through the year, played off in the Medal of Medals stroke round, while the rest of the field play a Single Stroke event.

A Grade Medal of Medals Winner Di Benghamy 74

Be Grade Medal of Medals Winner Vivienne Learoyd 78 C Grade Medal of Medals Winner Paula Mckenzie 77

Single Stroke (rest of field)

Overall Winner Judy Graham 72, 1st R/U Barb Newcomb 74 c/b, 2nd R/U Sue Graham 74

NTP: Hole 4 Robyn Harper, Hole 7 Vicki Jones, Hole 14 Lauren McDonald, Hole 16 Open 2nd Shot Dianne Hayward, Hole 7 Div 3 2nd Shot Vicki Lawrence.

(Left to Right) Mark Thompson (Churches of Christ) with Susie Smith A Grade (Photo 1), with Sue Navie B Grade(Photo 2) and with Angela Jordan C Grade (Photo 3) Monthly Medal Winners (Photo 4 Monthly Medal Winners

& HINTS TIPS

Having trouble cleaning under your appliances? Instead of picking them up and moving them and then putting them back (which can be a pain if they are heavy or awkward), you can clean under them using a stick. How? Pull an old sock over the stick, and then run it underneath. You don’t even have to lift the appliance at all!

Tired of the smell of your trash bin? Toss a dryer sheet on the bottom next time before you add your next bag, and you should get a fresher smell.

Here’s another trick for cleaning stainless steel. Use dry flour! Just put it on a microfiber cloth and buff up your surfaces. Rinse it off, and you should see a fresh shine. It sounds weird, but it works.

Pour boiling water down your drain every once in a while. This helps to push the oils from foods down the drain so that they don’t cake onto the insides of your pipes and cause clogs. Clean your toilet using flat coke. Yes, this is an odd one, but loads of people swear by it! Pour in a can and walk away for thirty minutes. Come back and flush. You should find yourself looking at a sparkly clean toilet bowl! Do a quick clean of your bathroom every few days right after your shower. The steam that condenses on all the surfaces in your bathroom after the shower makes it easier to wipe everything down.

Need to shine some scuffed up shoes? If you don’t have any shoe polish handy (or don’t like the stuff), try rubbing a banana skin on black shoes or the pith inside a lemon.

You can speed up your ironing by taking a sheet of aluminium foil and placing it directly on the board, underneath the cover. The sheet will reflect heat upward, making the job easier and faster.

While sorting out your laundry, toss small items like socks, underwear, and tights inside different pillowcases. This saves

you from having to sort them out later and will prevent you from losing socks.

Dealing with ink stains? Those can be some of the worst! If you have some hairspray or hand sanitizer, you have an awesome stain-fighting weapon on your hands. Just spray either one onto the ink stain, wait for ten minutes, and then throw it in the wash.

If you have grease stains, try rubbing on them with chalk. This is a great little trick. The powdery chalk will absorb the grease with ease. Baby powder also works for the same reason. That powdery texture just draws that grease right out of your fabric.

White vinegar can kill weeds that are pushing up between the cracks in your patio or sidewalk.

Have scratches on glass surfaces? Try rubbing some toothpaste over the surface, and then polish with a microfiber cloth. This can really improve the appearance of the glass.

Flies hate lavender, so it’s a great flower to put next to your windows. As a bonus, it smells amazing.

Create a lost-and-found area somewhere in the home. Set up a bin to collect lost items as you find them (toys, socks, etc.). Then when you figure out where they need to go (you find the other sock, for example), you will know exactly where everything is. You won’t be stuck wondering, “Now where did I put that again …?”

Can’t reach dust, dirt or cobwebs in a high corner? Get a golf club and wrap a microfiber cloth around the end. A rubber band can hold it in place. This is a great way to reach into those high crevices.

Vinegar works great for cleaning up after pet accidents. A 1:1 mixture of water and apple cider vinegar will break down the enzymes, decontaminating and removing foul odours. This will also stop your pet from trying to mark the spot repeatedly.

The 2022 exhibition of the Bribie and District Woodcrafters Annual Exhibition was held in the Matthew Flinders Gallery in the last week of October. The exhibition was well attended by the public with 1,561 people coming through the door over the 8 days.

At noon on Sunday, 30th October the lucky door prize and raffle was drawn. The winners were: Lucky Door prize –Tania Linsdell, from Bellara. Raffle, 1st prize, ticket 1386, Hall table –Leila Scott, from Burpengary.

2nd prize, ticket 1656, Japanese themed box – Leslea Linnett, from Bongaree

3rd prize, ticket 1040, turned bowl with pewter insert – Amanda Dickson, from Woorim. The Woodies would like to thank all those who attended, entered in the lucky door prize, and bought Raffle tickets. Your support helped make the exhibition a great success. We look forward to holding our Exhibition and Competition at about the same time next year. Ian Trail, President.

THE BEST Methods to Refresh YOUR House Before Summer

Summer is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start thinking about refreshing your home for the warm weather ahead. Here are some of the best ways to revive and redecorate your home before summer arrives.

CHANGE THE CURTAINS

One of the easiest and most affordable ways to refresh your home for summer is to change the curtains. Curtains can add a lot of personality to a space, and they can also help to control the amount of light that enters a room. When choosing new curtains for summer, it’s important to consider the style of your home and the amount of sunlight that is available. Natural fabrics such as cotton or linen are ideal for summer, as they allow air to flow through them, and they can help to keep your house cool. If you’re looking for a more decorative option, sheer curtains are a good choice, as they let in plenty of light while still providing some privacy

ADD SOME MORE PLANTS

Adding plants to your home can be a great way to celebrate the coming of summer. Not only do they add a touch of natural beauty to your surroundings, but they can also help to improve your home’s air quality. Plants can also be a great way to reduce stress, and they can provide a calming atmosphere in any room. Plants can be a great way to freshen up your home for summer, and they can also provide many benefits for your health and wellbeing. By adding some plants to your house this season, you can enjoy all the benefits that they have to offer.

RE DO THE EXTERIOR

Exterior cladding of your house can be a great way to prepare for summer. If your house needs some repairs, now is the time to take care of them. Additionally, if your house is made from concrete or brick, you may want to consider having it rendered. If you’re thinking about having your house rendered, it’s important to choose a reputable contractor who can do the job properly. The process of house rendering can be expensive, but it’s worth it in the long run.

DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE SPACE

Decluttering and organizing your house before the summer can be a great way to prepare for the warm weather ahead. Tidying up your space can help to create a more relaxing and inviting atmosphere, and it can also make it easier to find what you need when you need it.

USE NATURAL COLOURS AND TEXTURES

When renovating your home for summer, consider using natural colours and textures. Earthy tones and materials such as wood, wicker, and stone can help to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for the summer months. These natural elements can also be used to create visual interest on walls and furniture, adding extra personality to your home. Adding natural touches to your home is a great way to celebrate the coming of summer, and it can also be a cost-effective way to give your home a fresh look.

gardens

by Peter Schinkel

Kangaroos are an amazing and beautiful animal. They can be a joy to watch, and sometimes it's fun to see visitor's reactions when we say, "Yes, they actually do hop along our streets." However, many people in the Bribie region face an ongoing challenge of kangaroos enjoying a night time smorgasbord at the expense of their gardens. Today we're looking at a few tips to help overcome that challenge. Products such as blood and bone generally don't deter the roos but are great fertiliser so they can be maybe worth a try, while products specifically created for kangaroo control are often expensive and very 'hit and miss'.

While roos eat almost anything, there are a few plants they tend to leave alone, such as those with oily or fragrant foliage. While it is not guaranteed, many gardeners are having success with geraniums - the smaller modern varieties are so easy to maintain and come in many beautiful colours. Other fragrant winners include lavender and rosemary (there are small varieties of both), and almost all gums.

Non oily/fragrant plants showing success in Bribie region's gardens include bromeliads, cordylines (both have varieties that like a sunny spot), bird of paradise, standard cuphea varieties (pretty

little flowers all year-round), eremophilas, ironically the kangaroo paw, hippeastrums, myoporums, philodendrons (xanadus, congos, lickety splits, monsteras - all shade loving plants), prostantheras, westringias, and many varieties of callistemons, grevilleas and other natives, but please research if your specific native favourites are tasty to kangaroos or not. Often the most successful deterrent is putting up a barrier. While even a two-metre fence won't keep roos out, using a small guard works because once they reach their place of foraging, they're no longer hopping and can't step over even a 30cm high fence made from panels or mesh.

Pictured here is a successful barrier solution created by Lois and Graham in Bongaree. Thank you for the photo. You have created a beautiful garden in an area where kangaroos visit so frequently. While they can nibble on a few flowers close to the edge, they can't reach beyond a few inches, or as mentioned above, even step over it. Being barely visible against the foliage behind, this fence keeps the natural, freeflowing appearance to the garden, and you can plant absolutely anything you like. Fortunately, it's also a very inexpensive solution - usually sold in hardware stores as barrier mesh.

If you know of other tried and tested tricks to keep our beautiful forest neighbours out of your garden, please contact Bribie Islander Magazine and I will share with everyone in another article before the roos come back in

full force next winter.

MEANWHILE, I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN ISSUE 181 ON 16TH DEC. THANKS FOR READING EVERYONE, AND AS ALWAYS, HAPPY GARDENING!

The MARVEL of Mulch

Mulching is one of the simplest and most beneficial practices you can use in the garden. Mulch is simply a protective layer of material that is laid on top of your garden soil.

Did you know?

Mulching has many benefits for your garden and the environment including:

• Reduces need for watering by 70%

• Reduces weeds

• Reduces weed-seed germination

• Improves your soil quality

• Reduces rain run-off

• Insulates your soil and adds nutrients

• Reduces compaction

• Creates a natural, healthier (and happier) place to live

There are three types of mulch: organic, living and inorganic. Choose the right mulch for the right job in your garden.

Organic mulch Grass clippings

• Dry out first and age to kill off any seeds

• Spread thinly (3cm deep) every week or two throughout summer

• Make sure no weedkiller has been used on the grass as it may harm crops Leaf matter

• Dry the leaves first

• Chop the leaves up with the lawn

mower

• Use as a thick, insulating blanket over empty garden beds or around plants

• 7.5–10cm around trees and shrubs

• 5-7.5cm over perennial beds

• Buffers soil temperature

• Supresses weeds

Straw-based

• Pea straw, lucerne or sugar cane

• Ensure when purchasing they are free from weed seeds

• Straw can be applied quite thickly as it is light and fluffy, and water will be able to reach the plants • Used in vegetable gardens

These materials break down and add organic matter to your soil. Gather the materials that are available locally to you.

Shredded bark or woodchips

• Add a 3-5cm layer

• For use in garden beds with more permanent based plantings

• Coarse material

• Prevents chickens and other animals from moving it around

• Lasts for a couple of years

• Supresses weed growth

Did you know?

Compost is also a great fertiliser for your garden. Start your own compost at home to further improve your gardens and reduce waste to landfill.

Carpet Medic is a family owned and operated business with over 20 years of experience. They have a Truck Mounted Steam Cleaning system for all your carpet, upholstery, rug, mattress, tile and grout cleaning needs.

Carpet Medic also are licensed pest technicians and offer great packages for pest management with local operators and technicians based in Bribie Island and Forest Lake and covering all areas from Ipswich to Beenleigh, Beenleigh to Brisbane and Brisbane to Bribie Island.

Carpet Medic’s wide variety of complete cleaning options provides you with professional treatments that remove tough stains, embedded dirt, hidden allergens, and harmful germs and bacteria. With years of experience in the floor cleaning industry, Carpet Medic’s talented team of technicians are highly trained. Offering cleaning services for your carpets, Carpet Medic is equipped to handle any space, any size with satisfaction guaranteed.

How do you pick a composite deck colour?

WHEN YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A CERTAIN COLOUR, FINDING THE PERFECT DECKING COLOUR FOR YOU CAN BE TRICKY. BUT WITH AN ASSORTMENT OF TONAL VARIATIONS AND SOLID SHADES TO CHOOSE FROM, YOU CAN CUSTOMISE YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE HOWEVER YOU LIKE.

When it comes to the composite decking colours of the future, though, things are only going to get more interesting. Ultimately, these choices come down to personal preferences and what you’re trying to achieve with your deck. Still, feeling like you’re a little in over your head? Then don’t worry because we’re here to guide you through the composite decking colour process from start to finish. Today we’ll begin with choosing the right shade for your project.

NATURAL BEAUTY THROUGH QUALITY WOODS

Clear, oil-based wood sealers are a more natural choice than

paint or stain when it comes to preserving the beauty and integrity of your decking. This provides an optimal option for maintaining the natural lustre of your wooden decking and ensuring it will remain waterproof for years. If you do not have any budget constraint, opt for this.

MATCHING DECKS WITH YOUR HOME’S EXTERIOR

When coordinating the colours of your home’s exterior, choose a shade that is complementary to the background. While the deck should not detract from the rest of your home’s colour scheme, it also shouldn’t blend in with it, making you look like every other house on your street. You also need to consider how far away your deck is from the road and what people will be seeing in passing cars as they drive by.

ANALOGOUS COLOURS

From analogous to monochromatic, colour schemes can be tricky. Try to pick a base colour that is unique from the others, and then make sure you have

colours that aren’t too similar while maintaining harmony at the same time. Analogous colour schemes can be very classy and sophisticated, but they can look tacky and unprofessional if not executed correctly.

CONCLUSION

While there are numerous other factors that need to be considered before making a final colour choice, every one of these colours will be a great choice for any home. The key to finding the perfect deck and siding colour combination is creating a complementary design that emphasises your home’s pre-existing features. You must not overlook composite decking when it comes to outdoor pools and entertainment areas.

There are many options you can take into consideration before deciding on the ideal composite decking colour for your next project. Be sure to research, ask around, and know what is truly important to you in a decking colour before making any final decisions on your exterior deck.

A. G. M.

Wed 26th October 2022 – 7PM 42 members attended the 2022 Annual General Meeting. Secretary Gary Voss opened the meeting, and minutes from the 2021 AGM were confirmed.

Commodore Liz Radajewski presented her Commodore’s Report which highlighted the effort of her committee and members of the squadron which has resulted in the great position that VMR Bribie was currently in; despite the challenges from Covid-19. Lee Prescott presented the Treasurer’s Report highlighting

our solid financial position and recommended that our current auditors be re-engaged for this next year.

Commodore Liz then presented the annual awards to the following members: The 2022/23 committee is: Commodore Ces Luscombe Vice Commodore Wayne Sclater

Secretary Gary Voss

Treasurer Lee Prescott Committee: Karen Darlington, Mike Looney, Peter McNamara. John O’Hagan, and Allan Tranter. Commodore Liz then presented the annual awards to the following members:

BRIBIE ISLAND

A framed set of Commercial Coxswain Epaulettes with accompanying photos of her time with VMR Bribie along with a Photobook depicting Liz’s time with VMR Bribie Island was presented with many staying to wish Liz well after such a busy and challenging time. Public Relations Officer John Traill presented the 2021 Yearbook for all to peruse.

The Maintenance Team award winners. Mike Coles, Lindsay Crompton, Graham Patrick, James Frost, Graham Greenwood, Ray Fox, David Smith with Commodore Liz kneeling and holding aloft their Commodore’s Award.

Aamir Cao received her Special Commendation.

Special Commendation Award Juan De Soto

John Rice co-winner of the John Burge Training Award: Jim Brown was the other winner (not present)

John Traill Public Relations Officer - Volunteer Marine Rescue Bribie Island Phone: (07) 5327 2747

A presentation was made to retiring Commodore Liz Radajewski for her fantastic 4 years as Commodore of VMR Bribie Island.

Special Commendation Ian Nesbitt.

Commodore’s Award VMR Bribie Public Relations Officer John Traill

Commodore’s Award - Deputy Radio Officer John O’Hagan

Special Commendation Lyn Boucaut

Commodore Ces said, “Our main focus is saving lives on the water, running marine educational courses, working closely with other emergency agencies and working and supporting our fantastic Bribie

Island Community.”

Our previous Commodore Liz Radajewski decided to retire from this demanding role after 4 years. Liz will be one of our trainers and weekend and emergency callout skippers. Thanks Liz!

FISHING, BOATING AND ADVENTURES

YTD RADIO ROOM STATS

To Thursday 10th October 2022: 11,400 Calls, 3,093 vessels logged on, 234 Vessel Assists, 1,287 Sitreps, 668 Requests, 31 overdue vessels, 30 Vessel

Tracking, 1252 Radio Checks, 6 Weather Broadcasts, 132 Securite Broadcasts, 0 Pan Pan 2 Mayday.

VHF 61.4%, 27MHz 0.2%, Phone 17.1%. GWN 2.3%

OCTOBER VESSEL ASSISTS:

THU 27/10 2029pm – 6m

Yacht non-member and no identification was in danger of drifting into member’s yacht. Water Police gave permission to board and secure yacht nearby position off Bellara Boat Ramp –vessel secured and NFA required

FRI 28/10 1141am – 6.1m

Cuddy Cabin member with motor issues, required a tow from South Point to Spinnaker Sound Marina. SAT 29/10 1606pm – 4m

Tinny non-member with engine problems, required a tow from 300m South of Bongaree Jetty to Bongaree Boat Ramp.

MON 31/10 1315pm – 17m

Yacht non-member 20 nautical miles North-East of Cape Moreton was out of fuel. VMR Bribie tasked by Water Police to deliver 60 litres of diesel to Yacht. Escorted Yacht to Tangalooma South Leads to transfer fuel. Bribie 1 returned to Base and logged off at 2355pm.

Safety Dave the Frenchie says you must also keep safety equipment in date, in good repair and everyone on board must know where it is stored.

SAFETY DAVE THE FRENCHIE’S MESSAGE:

SAFETY DAVE THE FRENCHIE’S MESSAGE:

“Having the right safety equipment on your boat and knowing how to use it is essential. This could save your life in an emergency. The safety equipment you're required to carry depends on the size of your boat, whether the boat needs to be registered and where you're operating”!

Minimum Safety Equipment in Pumicestone Passage: Firefighting equipment, signalling device, life jacket Anchor and cable, Drinking water, Oars or paddles for boats under 6m, Bailing/pumping equipment.

It is with great sadness that we advise the passing of our friend and colleague Chris Dale after a long battle with cancer. Chris was a member of Red Sunday crew and has been an active supporter of the squadron even during the tough times over the last couple of years.

Chris joined our Crew in December 2018 and was allocated to Red Sunday Crew, until he transferred to fundraising in August 2021.

Condolences to Patricia and family.

Have you ever thought of volunteering where you can not only assist people in distress but save lives as well? Want to know more? If so, please give Vice Commodore Wayne Sclater a call on 0404 113 821

Minimum Safety Equipment in Moreton Bay: All the above plus Flares & V Sheet, Chart & Compass Beyond Moreton Bay an EPIRB is also required.

For full details visit the MSQ Website: https://www.msq.qld.gov.au/ Safety/Smooth-and-partiallysmooth-water-limits/Swlbrisbane

PLEASE WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKETS!”

“BUT importantly – Always remember if you are heading out on the water LOG ON with your local VMR or Coast Guard, its a free service for everyone, so why wouldn't you! - It just may save your life!"

The Changing of the guard at VMR Bribie Liz Radajewski stood down as Commodore after 4 years and Ces Luscombe has been appointed Commodore. Commodore Liz was presented with a framed photo and a This is your Life Book complied by John Traill VMR Bribie Public Relations Officer. Photos by Peter McNamara

Our Emergency Services Liaison Officer Graham Gibb being presented with his National Medal.

Meet your New Commodore and Vice Commodore for Volunteer Marine Rescue Bribie Island. Our New Commodore is Ces Luscombe, and Vice Commodore is Wayne Sclater, both Ces and Wayne have been with VMR Bribie for many years and bring a wealth of experience to these roles.

VALE CHRIS DALE

Hi everyone,

Not much happening over the last 2 weeks. The wind would blow a dog off its chain. The occasional good bream still around, 42cm from the jetty yesterday.

• At least 5 species of bream occur in Australian waters

• All have similar brain locations

• Yellowfin bream have silvery sides and yellow pelvic and anal fins

• Bream are a group of fishes which are relatively slow growing, and long lived. Humane iki jmie position for bream, Reports have come in of bag

of squid and bloodworm are working well. Small poppers and silver lures are the go as well.

I have had no reports from offshore, these winds and tides make it difficult out wide. See some boats heading out but no

reports in. Great catches of blue swimmers from the passage being reported, was lucky enough to receive a good feed from an old sailor friend. No reports of muddies though.

I am fishing Somerset Dam this weekend, hopefully the Australian Bass are hungry. I will include AFAQ results in my next report. Tight line and screaming reels.

Doc

out catches of good whiting from Woorim, Red beach and the Cockle banks. Strips

12:30–2:30pm on Sunday 4th December 2022 on Woorim Beach by Edwin Schrag Lookout Bribie Island

FRI 25 Nov 4:12 am 0.16m 11:03 am 2.14m 5:32 pm 0.37m 11:06 pm 1.43m

Join local artist Geoff Ginn on Woorim Beach to create a giant turtle to raise awareness of nesting season and encourage everyone to do their best to protect our most precious visitors. When and where 04 Dec, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

We need a big crowd of people to fill our local artist Geoff Ginn's creation of a giant turtle on the beach. There will be an outline drawn in the sand filled with people, and drone pilots taking lots of photos to celebrate the start of this year's nesting season. If all goes well, we may make this an annual event.

To take part, make sure you arrive well before 1pm as we need to do this at low tide, which will be around 1:08pm. Please wear a turtle-coloured shirt/top (greens, browns, earthy tones) if you have one.

Important: please register to get reminders nearer the time, and updates if anything changes.

SAT 26 Nov 4:51 am 0.21m 11:47 am 2.13m 6:24 pm 0.41m 11:55 pm 1.34m

SUN 20 Nov 1:11 am 0.38m 7:37 am 1.55m 1:22 pm 0.56m 7:24 pm 1.66m

SUN 27 Nov 5:33 am 0.28m 12:34 pm 2.09m 7:20 pm 0.45m

MON 21 Nov 1:49 am 0.28m 8:18 am 1.72m 2:12 pm 0.47m 8:08 pm 1.69m

MON 28 Nov 12:47 am 1.27m 6:21 am 0.35m 1:23 pm 2.01m 8:17 pm 0.48m

TUE 22 Nov 2:24 am 0.2m 8:58 am 1.88m 3:02 pm 0.4m 8:52 pm 1.67m FISHING,

BOATING

Be part of Bribie's biggest turtle sculpture!

TUE 29 Nov 1:44 am 1.25m 7:15 am 0.43m 2:16 pm 1.92m 9:16 pm 0.49m

The BIEPA market stall will be there with T-shirts and turtlerelated goodies to buy. If you are a BIEPA member, please consider volunteering to come early to help set things up, and to stay to help clear up afterwards; contact Geoff Ginn on 0421 724 441 if you can help.

We'll publish photos from the event in papers and social media to raise awareness of the vulnerability of the mother turtles, their nests in the dunes, and their little hatchlings as they quietly go about their annual summer breeding ritual along Woorim Beach from November through to April.

We can all help to save these ancient mariners from extinction by protecting them during this critical time, and by supporting our dedicated Bribie Island Turtle Trackers who diligently monitor nest sites and hatchings at all hours and in all weather.

Register here: https://www.biepa. online/event-details/bribie-turtlenesting-season-celebration

WED 23 Nov 3:00 am 0.14m 9:38 am 2.01m 3:52 pm 0.35m 9:36 pm 1.62m AND ADVENTURES

WED 30 Nov 2:49 am 1.26m 8:19 am 0.52m 3:14 pm 1.81m 10:13 pm 0.48m

THU 24 Nov 3:36 am 0.13m 10:20 am 2.1m 4:41 pm 0.35m 10:21 pm 1.53m

THU 1 Dec 4:02 am 1.32m 9:35 am 0.59m 4:18 pm 1.72m 11:08 pm 0.45m

Mon to Fri 7.30am to 5.30pm & Sat 7am to 12 Noon

Do you know what GCBF stands for?

Dear Pumicestone,

If you haven’t already heard, the Queensland Government’s GCBF or Gambling Community Benefit Fund distributes around $60 million in grants to community groups each year, providing necessary and valuable funding for our not-for-profit community organisations.

Often it means they can improve or extend their services, grow and further benefit our local community.

We are so lucky to have so many wonderful community groups and organisations on and around Bribie. I am so proud of them all.

Over the past two years, over 40 of our organisations and groups here in Pumicestone have received GCBF grants.

A recent and very deserving recipient was our much loved Bribie Island Volunteer Marine Rescue.

Comprised entirely of volunteers, the VMR provides rescue, marine assistance and even flood operations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year out on our beautiful Pumicestone Passage and beyond.

The team at VMR received a $35,000 grant to purchase new motors for their rescue boats.

We asked VMR’s new Commodore Ces Luscombe what the Gambling Community Benefit Fund will mean for our community.

Ces said, “This grant will help us to put newer engines on the boats to provide a more reliable and cost-effective rescue service.”

As well as giving organisations the chance to improve their facilities and services, the Gambling Community Benefit Fund tailors grants to clubs impacted by natural disasters.

This Disaster Recovery round was one of the largest so far, with grants of up to $100,000 up for grabs.

I recently had the pleasure of letting the Bribie Island Golf Club know that they will receive the $100,000 grant.

I know local and visiting golfers have been frustrated by the aftermath of the February floods on the golf course, and this grant will help improve the drainage.

It’s great to see GCBF grants being used to build resilience against future extreme weather events.

The next GCBF round will open mid-January, 2023.

I’ll remind everyone when the grant reopens on my social media accounts @AliKingMP on Facebook and Instagram.

You can find more information about grants at https://www.justice.qld.gov.au/initiatives/ community-grants.

If you’ve got any questions please get in touch with my office on 3474 2100 or at pumicestone@ parliament.qld.gov.au

Warmly,  Ali

Supporting our community

Listing your car online can be a good option considering that it is easy and does not require much work. However, you should keep in mind that selling your car online also has disadvantages. So, you must know what to expect and what to look out for when listing a car online. Here are some tips to help you sell your car online:

CREATE AN ENGAGING DESCRIPTION

Creating an engaging description of your car is essential so potential buyers will be lured to inquire about it. Make sure you are honest in the description to attract buyers and not get into legal trouble. You should describe your car in the best way possible so the viewers will know its condition. Additionally, be sure to include a list of any upgrades or accessories and information on the type of fuel your car takes. If there’s anything wrong with the car, such as dents or scratches, be sure to mention it in your description so that you can attract potential buyers. This will help you avoid any issues or problems that you might have if you were to sell it in person.

TAKE GOOD PICTURES OF YOUR CAR

When listing your car for sale, you should prepare to take clear photos of it. Potential buyers will want to see the car, so take high-quality photos from multiple angles to get a good look at it. To make the buyer more

interested in your car, you should load the photos with details about it, such as its mileage, model, and year. It is also essential to ensure that the car is clean before taking photos.

PRICE IT RIGHT

Another tip when selling your car online is to ensure the price is competitive. This will make it easier for people to buy your car from their mobile devices or computers. You should be aware that some buyers may find your car expensive because no one wants to lose money on their investment. However, you can attract more buyers if you price your car right, so they do not have to pay extra money to purchase it.

VET POTENTIAL BUYERS

It is essential to consider the level of trustworthiness of potential buyers. This will help you avoid buying scams and people who are trying to take advantage of you. You should vet potential buyers by asking for their contact details and getting a sense of if they are legitimate. If you meet the buyer, be sure to meet them in a public place to avoid people with bad intentions.

CONCLUSION

Online platforms are an excellent resource for people who want to sell their cars. However, you must follow these tips when listing your car to increase your chances of making a successful sale.

Dear Editor,

I have become aware that an artist's iconic driftwood landscape creations on the beach located at Woody Bay (skirmish point) and Bald Point, Bribie Island have become a target of the Council's intention to demolish on so-called environmental grounds.

I wish to protest this decision to remove these structures and know my sentiments are shared by many locals and visitors. (Dog walkers)

The structures have been in place for over 4.5years during which time it has become a well-known and admired piece of environmental art. After 8 years of traversing the beach at these locations, an opportunity arose to showcase that 'even through catastrophe and disaster, one must continue to search for the beauty in nature. These pieces of art pay tribute to the natural environment at these locations. They use fallen timber occurring naturally in the areas and imitate various collects of timber occurring along the beach as the process of natural tidal erosion occurs. These fallen and floating timbers form timber piles all along the beach.

I understand that the decision to remove these structures relates to an issue with turtle breeding in the area. If this is the case, I expect the Council is in possession of some definitive scientific study that has made a significant finding in favour of the complaint.

If not, I expect there is some other tangible evidence that demonstrates the balance of probabilities that necessitates the structure's removal. The structures are strategically placed so as not

to impede Police, Rangers, and commercial fishermen. Careful consideration was taken in and around where over the years pink ribbons were tied to the trees where potential turtle nesting spots are and the structures were positioned out of these zones. Surely all the 4WD vehicles, jet skis and boats pose a greater threat to the environment and turtles as they park up in the dunes around where turtle nesting occurs. (Just recently saw a turtle carcass with propeller gouges along its shell.)

If the removal of the structures is the case, then I request that the evidence gets shared generally.

If not, I insist that Council immediately suspend its decision to remove the structures and make the decision to leave these iconic beach features in place. It would be highly improper to arbitrarily remove the structures based solely on an unsupported complaint without first commissioning a study to determine whether their removal is warranted.

I reiterate that I am opposed to the removal of the structures. They have become a wellknown and admired feature and landmark of the island. They have been featured in the local media as a point of interest and have been featured in professional photo shoots promoting the Island.

Kind Regards  Concerned Woorim Resident.

Dear Editor, Thank you, Michael Cavenor, for revealing your name and qualifications.

The current "global warming” is affecting more than a physical structure. It has become a problem for the living biosphere. So, physics

may not be sufficient to understand it. Clearly it helps to understand the way catalysts work, basic biochemistry, ecology, geology and even astronomy, subjects which I have studied for fifty odd years.

The “almost everything" I referred to in my previous letter were some of the facts, (though I know nothing of a paper by Tansey 1859) such as the fact that a rise in temperature will cause a rise in atmospheric CO2. I did not ignore the comment when I explained how this fact contributes to the positive feedback cycle.

Having lived in Armidale for fifteen years, I have experienced the role that H2O(g) has played in climate control ever since the end of the Hadean Eon.

Simply because life-driven processes evolved to keep the chemical contributors to the world’s ecosystems in balance, does not mean they are negligible, as you imply. They are huge contributors, but man has pushed them out of balance, by artificial means. Unlike other countries, Australia is in the ideal position to make the most of renewable energy in its various forms to provide our needs, without resorting to nuclear, especially since it takes so long to establish. The only problem really is that politicians are obsessed with growing the economy, which cannot occur indefinitely. Remember: we live in an ecology, not an economy. Covid-19 has shown us that without getting the former right, there will be no economy.

But more importantly, if anthropogenic carbon dioxide, CFCs etc are not the cause of the phenomenal temperature

rise, at a rate unknown for millions of years, can you please tell me, and other readers, what is? Nothing else has changed enough to cause it.

H.Beneke

Dear Editor, The UN Framework Conference on Climate Change, which sponsors the COP meetings, has finally revealed its goal. To save the planet from Global Warming perhaps? Well, No. It’s to make the developed nations of this world, such as Australia, pay compensation to the developing nations, including China and India, for the ‘loss and damage’ that we have caused as a result of our historic contributions to Climate Change.

The thought of us, with our 1% contribution to the world’s Carbon Dioxide levels, paying compensation to nations that are the world’s top emitters of greenhouse gases, is hard for me to swallow. Who took us down this path and more importantly, who is going to bring an end to this insanity? In the mean time we are shutting down our reliable coal fired power stations in the hope that solar panels and windmills will fill the energy void and, we are told, save us money. Our current bunch of politicians, and the ones that preceded them, have a lot to answer for together with the voters who demanded that we take the ‘looming catastrophe’ of Climate Change more seriously.

We live in a country with abundant reserves of energy yet we see electricity prices rising at an alarming rate and we are being told to prepare for blackouts. It is time for someone to step in and end our commitments to UN wealth redistribution schemes.

Michael Bongaree

CRIME REPORT

BRIBIE ISLAND WRAP

www.mypolice.qld.gov.au/moreton

Property offences:

September 10 Banksia Beach Nil property stolen Smashed rear window

Vehicle offences:

September 10 Thornely Close, Bellara Kawasaki motorbike was stolen

Later located by police September 10 Melrose Avenue, Bellara Vehicle entered through faulty rear door and a jump starter kit was stolen

September 12 Bribie Island Road, Ningi White 2000 Nissan Patrol with registration 884ZIO was stolen

Drug related

September 12 – A 38-yearold Woorim woman arrested in Bongaree, allegedly with cannabis

September 13 – A 25-yearold Bellara man arrested in Sandstone Point, allegedly producing and possessing cannabis September 13 – A 40-yearold Caboolture man arrested in Bongaree, allegedly with methylamphetamine September 15 – A 49-yearold Camp Hill woman arrested in Woorim, allegedly with cannabis

September 14 – A 45-yearold Caboolture woman arrested in Bongaree, allegedly with drug utensils

Public Nuisance

September 16 – A 68-year-old Banksia Beach man arrested in Woorim, allegedly sun baking naked on Woorim Beach

Found property

September 11 – Blue Repco Mountain bike found on Dolphin Drive, Banksia Beach (QP2001910821 refers)

September 13 – A CD case and CD’s found on Solanda Esplanade, Banksia Beach (QP2001928508 refers)

September 16 – Black and orange Repco Mountain bike found on Boyd Street, Woorim (QP2001948116 refers)

Domestic violence

Two breaches of protection orders were reported

Police attended six other domestic related incidents

Traffic

September 10 – A 26-year-old Sandstone Point male was charged while allegedly driving a vehicle that was unregistered and uninsured.

A total of 20 traffic infringement notices were issued and officers conducted over 50 RBT’s

Burglary

Between 6.45am and 7.15am an Arinya Avenue, Bellara residence was broken into on November 5. The owner returned home to find the rear sliding glass door smashed. An iPad and jewellery were stolen. A chair near the rear door is thought to have been used to smash the door.

Between 6.45am and 7.15am an Arinya Avenue, Bellara residence was broken into

Arrests, Bellara and Caboolture offences

Two boys from Upper Caboolture have been arrested at Bribie Island on November 9 for alleged offences that occurred at Caboolture and Banksia Beach. It is alleged that between 8.45pm and 9.10pm on November 6, entry was gained to a Dickson Road, Morayfield business. Cash, iPads and a vehicle were stolen. It is further alleged that a second offender stole and rode off on a Honda motorcycle that was also at the business. The motorcycle has since been located, however the white Ford Fiesta hatchback, Queensland registration 030WXR has not been found.

On November 7 at about 9.30pm two boys were

disturbed by a resident in The Peninsula, Banksia Beach, allegedly attempting to gain access to a vehicle. Police located one of the boys at the intersection of Bibimula and Verdoni Street, Bellara. The second was located at a Quail Street, Bellara address, hiding in a shed.

A 17-year-old boy was charged with break and enter, two charges of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, two offences of attempted unlawful entry to a motor vehicle, obstruct police and wilful damage. A 16-yearold boy was charged with break and enter, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, attempted unlawful entry to a motor vehicle. Both were remanded in custody to appear in the Caboolture Children’s Court at a later date.

on November 5. The owner returned home to find the rear sliding glass door smashed. An iPad and jewellery were stolen. A chair near the rear door is thought to have been used to smash the door.

On October 13 at about 1.11pm, a blue Mitsubishi 4WD was seen to drive into the Bribie Island National Park and dispose of building materials. Investigations revealed that the vehicle had been sold and that the new owner had been working in the Woorim area. Police have arrested a 33-year-old Buderim man for trespassing, having an unsecured load and disobeying a no entry sign. He is due to appear in Caboolture Magistrates

Court on December 22. The man was also issued with an infringement notice under the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 for illegal dumping of waste which incurs a $2,288 fine. This is another great example of how the CCTV network operated by the Moreton Bay Regional Council assists police in not only keeping Moreton safe but also clean and beautiful. You can report illegal dumping to Moreton Bay Regional Council.