The Bribie Islander issue 13 August 2015 by The Bribie Islander

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Neighbourhood Watch Banksia Beach...................... 3408 7879 Bellara................................. 3408 7465 Bongaree............................. 3408 1114 Sandstone Point..................... 5479 5548 Woorim................................ 3410 0757 Like What You See? The Bribie Islander is locally owned and operated by locals, for locals. If you would like to contribute or advertise, please contact us. Circulation: The Bribie Islander (theBIS) is delivered to homes and businesses in the following areas: Bribie Island (all suburbs), Ningi, Godwin Beach, Spinnaker Marina, Bribie Pines, Sandstone Point, Sandstone Lakes. Newsagency’s and businesses: Beachmere, Toorbul Point, Donnybrook, Meldale and Lear Jet Drive. Photo Credits: Deb Neil is our resident photographer here at The Bribie Islander. Deb Neill: Photography Phone: 0402 048 275 Email: deb4photos@bigpond.com All other credits available on line www.bribieislander.com.au Design and Layout: Good Karma Graphic Design Email: goodkarmagraphicdesign@ gmail.com Contact Us: All enquiries: 0425 477 639 Email: thebribieislander@gmail.com facebook.com/thebribieislander www.bribieislander.com PO Box 116, Bribie Island 4507. Richard Whetlor: Manager & Sales Phone: 0425 477 639 sales.thebribieislander@gmail.com

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By Catherine Moore A local mother was left in shock after her 12-year-old son was offered “a rock for $15” at the Bellara Skate Park.

The woman who asked to remain anonymous said whilst she was shaken about what happened, she was aware that youth and drugs were common knowledge in this area. Upon speaking to locals, many agreed that drugs were common but it wasn’t limited to the skate park and ice was not of great concern. A local 16yr old said he has seen people dealing and using drugs at the Bellara skate park. “It’s a big spot for drug dealing and use,” he said. “Not that they’re bad drugs, like people just sell cigarettes to others and stuff it’s just silly.” “Sometimes the skate park is great, it’s just when it’s busy and there’s a lot of people there, someone’s definitely got drugs.” One Bribie mother moved from the Gold Coast to raise her children away from the crime and drugs. “Something needs to be done or our little piece of paradise will be gone,” she said. “The police don’t seem to care and I am sure they are aware of it.” “There needs to be more on the island to entertain kids and teens.” Another mother said she also moved to Bribie to get away from the drugs in the Southside of Brisbane. “I’ve not seen it but I have teenage boys that go to the local high school that tell me drugs are rampant on Bribie,” she said.

“It worries me.” A local father agrees this is happening and believes more police action is needed. “Especially at night and on the weekends,” he said. “It is becoming a huge problem everywhere.” Pieta Palmer, another local mother, said drug trafficking and youth at the skate parks would not surprise her. “What I have seen the last few times with how the older kids carry on, it’s not something I condone,” Mrs Palmer said. “The sad part, unless it is policed 24/7, I don’t think there is much you can do,” she said. “It’s sad but in this day and age there are a lot of parents that just don’t care.” But it is not just limited to Bribie Island. Skate parks in the whole of Southeast Queensland are said to be a “haven for drugs, violence and gangs” as reported by the Courier Mail. Yet Dr Lisa Wood said reports like that are “emotively worded and serve to fuel

public debate and misperceptions about young people”. “While negative incidents associated with skate parks are more likely to receive media or local government attention,” Dr Wood said. “Such parks actually have the potential to foster and reinforce many of the traits and skills that are recognised as protective factors for mental wellbeing,” she said. “In research undertaken in Queensland, participants spoke of the opportunities skate parks provided for social interaction and integration, along with the development of social skills, self-esteem, cooperation and respect for self and others.” So whilst parents should be aware and active about crime in the area they should not be discouraged in allowing their children to attend skate parks or partake in skating. *Note – Due to the nature of this article, many people interviewed asked to remain anonymous for the safety and privacy of their children*

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Picking up the Ball for Andrew

Andrew Grant has a long history with the Bribie Island Football club he started with the junior club when he was just a little fellow and he has been a Warrigal all his life, he usually plays for our Bribie Masters team and this 2015 season thought he might have a bit of a run in our Div. 2 team.

Eight weeks ago on Saturday 23 May 2015, Bribie Island Seniors travelled to Mary Valley for a 2nd Division match versing Beachmere. Andrew Grant took to the field in the second half and with only 20 minutes left to go in the match, Andrew was unfortunately severely injured in a tackle. With the amazing efforts from the Bribie FAO’s, a retired Ambo, and the QAS, Andrew was air lifted from the field and was flown straight to Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital. Upon Andrew’s arrival to the hospital he was assessed and then taken for surgery to repair his fractured C5 vertebrae, Doctor’s worked on him till the early hours of the morning. For those who have had the pleasure of knowing or meeting Andrew, you know he is a fighter and that’s exactly what he did and is still doing. Andrew is now on a very long road

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to recovery, with the love of his wife Jodie, his 6 children and his entire family, including his extended football family, we are rallying to ensure that his recovery will be a successful one, we are all banding together to help that happen. On the weekend the 18th July was our last home game for the season, it was a huge night for the Bribie Island football community. The footy kicked off at 1.30pm @ Bernie Foley Oval Home of the Warrigal’s.1.30pm Div. 2 Beachmere V Pomona /Cooran. 3.00pm Div 2 Bribie Island V Yandina. Well the last team to play was our Bribie Masters along with Scotty Sattler a F.O.G (Former Origin Great) and they played a bunch of locals that put on a pair of boots to make it an enjoyable game. His is just one of many fundraisers planned for Andrew, we have lots planned in the coming months.

Cornett’s IGA: A History of Helping By Catherine Moore Cornett’s IGA are known for the generosity and community involvement. For new owner, Graham Booysen, there was “no reason” to change that. Most recently six genuine AFL balls were donated to the Bribie Bulldogs Junior AFL. “We are very involved in the community and we haven’t done anything for the local footy clubs,” Mr Booysen said. “We already do the trophies for the netball team, we donate the money for them, so we thought that we would help the AFL team,” he said. “We try to support the local kids.”

The balls came in good time, just before the game, and will be used for game day. “Next year at the beginning of the season our plan is to sponsor a heap of practice balls for the club, it’s not ending here,” Mr Booysen said. “We may not be biggest store but we are the most involved,” he said. For Mr Booysen the generosity is fuelled by the ongoing community support. “IGA’s in general help and enjoy supporting their local communities, Bribie is no different,” Mr Booysen said. “We try to give a little bit back,” he said.

Thank you to all the Bribie Island and surrounding community for your well wishes and prayers for Andrew. As a Community Club, we are here for Andrew and his family. A huge thank you must go to the Comisky Family of the Sandstone Point Hotel and the Beachmere Tavern for their sizeable donation to Andrew’s fund. We would like to also thank FOGS (Former Origin Greats) for their equally sizeable donation and also Men of League for their assistance and donations. We would like to thank everyone in the Bribie Island Community that has donated into Andrews account to date, without your donations we would have

a lot of work on our hands, every little bit helps and we do appreciate your help. Our aim is to raise as much money as possible to assist Andrew and his family for a stress free recovery. The Bribie Island Seniors have opened a bank account to receive donations for Andrew on his long road to recovery. If you would like to make a donation you can do so, details are as follows. Bank – BOQ Name of account - Bribie Island RLFC Andrew Grant Account. BSB # – 124-01 ACC # – 22330956 THANK YOU! Annette Angelucci

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Pumicestone Seniors CONSULTATION AT WORK Will Retain Discounts The Member for Pumicestone, Rick Williams, has welcomed the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to retain concessions for seniors and pensioners despite Abbott and Hockey cutting federal funding. “I have more than 12,000 pensioners and seniors in my electorate who may receive one or more of the core energy, water and transport concessions in the July 14 State Budget,” Mr Williams said. “These concessions are an essential contribution to help my eligible constituents meet these important everyday costs from their restricted incomes.” “Those eligible could get up to $710 in concessions and 50% off their vehicle registration and Translink public transport fares.” “I am proud to be a member of this State Labor Government which believes in equity and fairness for all in Queensland ensuring our poor and disadvantaged are not left behind, unlike the LNP Abbott/Hockey Government that terminated its $223 million National Partnership funding for Queensland Concessions to pensioners and seniors.” The Palaszczuk Government has set aside total of $347 million for concessions – up $12 million from last year’s Budget - which includes $52 million this year alone, to make-up for Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey’s ongoing cuts to the pensioners’

scheme. “Cutting back funding for Queensland pensioner’s concessions, as the Newman LNP Government attempted last year, was never an option for our government, regardless of Federal Government help,” Mr Williams said. “This age group represents some of the most vulnerable in our society. They have earned a fair go and deserve proper recognition which is what I and the Palaszczuk Government will deliver.” The 2015-16 Electricity Rebate will remain at $321, while the Natural Gas Rebate Scheme increases to $69 in 2015-16. Water and local government rate subsidies remain the same, as do the reductions for vehicle registrations and bus, ferry and rail transport. Concession Summary ��2015- 2016 Electricity Rebate Scheme ��$321 Pensioner Rate Subsidy Scheme ��$200 Reticulated Natural Gas Rebate Scheme ��$69 SEQ Pensioner Water ��$120 TOTAL ��$710 Vehicle registration Concessions ��50% Translink Transport Concessions (SEQ) ��50% Rail Concession Scheme �� Four free long distance trips year

The committee of the Moreton Bay Communities Alliance has met with Council’s senior planners to discuss the new Moreton Bay draft regional plan. Chairman Ken Park said afterwards that it is indeed a new plan and that all residents and ratepayers, developers and builders should take the opportunity to attend an information briefing. It is important to learn how it affects us all, to ask questions and if necessary to lodge a formal submission. The previous plan and the many submissions made about it are now history. There are now some new concepts, new factors and changed details. Mr Park said that the committee was happy with the meeting. The planners were very helpful with clear and frank explanations about features of the plan. We felt that there is now a spirit of partnership in developing a shared vision with all the stakeholders. More meetings are planned when feedback from the local information briefings is available. The MBCA urges everybody to attend a briefing. They are being held in July; Toorbul on the 13th, Scarborough on 14th, Bribie Island on 15th, Beachmere on 16 and 17th and Caboolture on 18th. There are numerous sessions each day and bookings are essential (5433 3496 office hours). Ken suggests that all questions that are not answered to a person’s satisfaction should become a formal submission and that the Alliance would like to receive copies of

submissions and feedback from the briefings. He also urged all councillors to attend as many of these as possible so as to inform themselves on the community response and the issues of concern. Mr Park said that the Alliance is not yet happy with only seven weeks being allocated for community consultation. Three of the key overlay maps have been provided by the state government and there has been no prior opportunity for communities to scrutinise these important elements of the plan. They contain some obvious anomalies and some of the criteria and methodology upon which they are based will need to be clarified. If it becomes necessary to consult with the state government agencies responsible for these components of the plan then time will be required. Furthermore, he commented, important new state planning legislation is just around the corner and Federal guidelines for climate change adaptation are also close. It would be a pity to rush to meet some artificial deadline when better information may soon be available. We all want the best possible plan, one that is as good as it can be, with a clear vision and clear rules. Released by: Kenneth E Park, Chairman Moreton Bay Communities Alliance

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Pumicestone Traditional Owner Groups Urged to Apply for Indigenous Land and Sea Grants Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups in Pumicestone are urged to apply for a share of $500,000 in State Government funding to support their efforts in preserving country and cultural heritage. “The grants build on the theme of the recent NAIDOC celebrations, highlighting the strong cultural connection of Traditional Owners and Indigenous communities to land and sea and recognising their tireless work in preserving country,” a Government spokesperson said. “This program supports on-ground management of the environment and of cultural resources with up to $100,000 in funding to undertake environmental and cultural heritage conservation projects. “The grants can be used, for example, to undertake protective works such as erosion control and habitat restoration on Indigenous owned land and activities to monitor and protect marine species such as marine turtles. “The program’s benefits are wide ranging and aim to provide opportunities for community capacity building, skills development, intergenerational knowledge transfer, local employment and on-ground works.” Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Councils, Indigenous Corporations, Traditional Owner groups, and incorporated organisations are eligible to apply. Applications close on Friday 28 August 2015. For more information visit www.qld. gov.au/environment/plants-animals/ community/grants-program

Quit the Road Rage, Know the Facts By Catherine Moore

“Does anybody know how to drive around here?” We’ve all heard it before, that road rage spiel about the way other drivers indicate, use a roundabout, overtake or merge. Laws are always changing and as a result drivers always have variations on what they believe to be correct so it is important to keep up to date. Here are some tips to avoid common mistakes made by local drivers. NEVER CHANGE LANES ON A ROUNDABOUT! This is not a new law yet it is a common mistake that should never be made, it endangers the life of other drivers and yourself. A relatively new law is indicating left when exiting a roundabout, the indicator should be applied after passing the first left turn, or if there is no left turn, upon entry. Merging is another controversial topic where everybody seems to think they have right of way. On marked lanes if your road comes to an end you must give way to traffic in the lane you are merging into. On unmarked lanes if your road comes to an end you must give way

to any vehicle ahead of you. Overtaking on the left is usually illegal however you can overtake a vehicle on the left if it is a multilane road that is marked or if the vehicle in front of you is turning or is stationary and it is safe to do so. Most recently added to Queensland’s road users were cyclists, Bribie in specific has an abundance riders. Cyclists must ride on the far left side of the road with the exception of roundabouts.

Drivers must give a minimum passing distance of 1m in a 60km/hr zone and 1.5 in over 60hm/hr zones. Cyclists are allowed to ride 2 abreast unless overtaking however if the road is narrow be courteous to other drivers and ride single file. Drive safe Bribie and keep up to date with Queensland’s road rules and other laws monthly through the Bribie Islander’s Daily Drive. All information was gathered through the Queensland Government website: www.tmr.qld.gov.au

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Childhood

The innocent chases ofchildhood, frolicking, eager and free as a butterfly deep in the wildwood, or a bird soaring over the lea hiding as wildlife all scurry over the fields lush and green, then scampering off in a hurry, joyful at all they had seen, darting as leaves fall and tumble caught on the wings of a breeze, then tripping - to halt, fall, or stumble, falter and stagger and weave; there is joy in the chasing of shadows, o’er mountains and meadows and streams, seeking the end of a rainbow, pursuing the hope in their dreams. Too soon though childhood is ended, and into an abyss is cast an innocence rarely remembered, as the present envelopes the past. © Harold Meston 2010

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Fishing off the Bridge We have noticed the comments about the new passing bays making it more user-friendly for cyclists and pedestrians, but also being a great place for residents and visitors to take in the sightseeing “and throw in a line” The signs on the approach and on the bridge clearly say “no fishing off the bridge” so imagine if that line from the bridge caught the face or eyes of a boat going under the bridge, or a hook coming back to the cars, also any fish of some size would fall of the line going that high? We already have the hire boat business closed again. What a great same some of the bridge fishermen don’t hire a boat and keep another business alive. from a Bellara resident

A Wildlife Refuge? As I write this it is difficult to believe that it is Winter. Luckily, nature doesn’t seem to have forgotten. Dahlias, camellias, salvias and roses are appearing in peoples’ gardens. It is something in our busy lives, not to forget the beauty of nature.

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Lately we have had a large carpet snake visiting. It’s always useful to remind myself that he has more right to be here than I do! We have also been visited by a green tree frog family and a new group of cheeky butcher birds. The usual visiting coucal pheasant seems to have moved to our neighbour’s place. The frangipanis and other deciduous trees look a bit naked as they lose their leaves. The ever-present rainbow lorikeets chirrup away all day in the flowering gum trees. I have to watch the yellowing pawpaws to pick them before the nightly visit of the possums. The different seasonal changes are amazing. We are having such spectacular sunsets. The silhouettes of turtles’ heads as they come up for air are reassuring. The large pods of dolphins can be seen heading down the passage. We expect to hear the madness of the squawking large flocks of cockatoos and lorikeets at day’s end, it is so Bribie. A less welcome Bribie sound is the early morning revving chainsaw, such a stark and harsh contrast to all the sounds of our natural environment. On several occasions this week, we have woken to such sounds as yet another house block is cleared. Many of the larger blocks on Bribie are being cleared to build two houses or to build blocks of units. I wonder why we aren’t doing more to preserve the trees and associated wildlife that exists here so that this abundant resource and breeding ground for creatures can be maintained?

Barking Dogs Re the letters from Alex Ferguson and Tom O’dea. Dogs under the table as I eat, give me a break, if you like this do so at your own home. I brought up my children with dogs, yes two in my home, they had their place and it was not in the dining room as we ate I am a dog lover but they have their place and many dog lovers on the island do not consider the rights of others An example of this is your article on dogs barking, I have dogs in my area that bark on and off all day when the owners are out which is often. We fine people who let their dogs poop on the footpath Dog owners should make sure that their pet does not impact on their neighbours by barking on and off ALL day. Mans best friend is the neighbours worst enemy I am sure these owners would complain if I played loud music every time their dog barked. Thanks Richard

Draft Regional Plan and the Petrie Mill University site May I support the letters from Grant Hall and Trevor Smith about the Draft Regional Plan and the Petrie Mill University site. The Mayor and Councillors would have us believe that these are two of their greatest triumphs. In reality both are clear indicators of the sort of council we have allowed to develop. Big ideas, big spending, big secrets, big egos, big mistakes; masquerading as some grand vision for the region. They may be the vision that the Mayor

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Bribie Bolt 5km Fun Run By Catherine Moore

Locals looking for some physical or competitive fun this month can get involved with the traditional 5km Bribie Bolt on August 23.

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The Bribie Bolt Fun Run has catered for residents, local businesses and community organisations for 92 years. Contestants vary from young to old, pram pushers to the fancy dressed as well as corporate and community teams. It is a fundraising event to help finance the equipment and facilities of the Bribie surf club which is Moreton Bay region’s oldest club. This is important for many locals as the surf club provides education, beach management, training, coaching, first aid and supervision of the beach and its countless visitors. This year’s bolt will begin at 8am from Brennan Park, Toorbul St, Bongaree, and continue along the bike track finishing at the surf club, North St, Woorim. Breakfast, fruit and drinks will be provided for observers and participants on completion at the surf club whilst the awards will be issued to the deserving winners. Contestants are invited to wear their organisations promotional clothing in what is hoped to be the biggest combined community event of the

year. Bribie Coaches is providing transport back to Brennan Park and Fitness Matters, Bribie Island Trainers are offering warm up sessions from 6:30am at Brennan Park. Registration is now open for a variety of categories. Registration and payment options can be completed online, or at the surf club on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9-2pm. The registration form can be found on www.thesurfclubbribieisland.com. au. Entry Race Bibs are printed by Victory Press and will be available for pick up with receipts from Sportfirst, Benabrow Ave, from 7th to 22nd August.

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“The school has a culture of victim blaming,” – A Father’s Fight for Fairness By Catherine Moore

A local father is shocked and angered at his experience with a high schools “inaction towards bullies”. The fathers’ 13 year old daughter has suffered months of torment and abuse led by a particular girl and her friends. On two occasions she has suffered physical attacks from her bullies, both from behind and both on school grounds. “She was coming from the toilet when [the main bully] came from behind and stomped her knee,” the father said. “Her knee was swollen and bruised badly along the lateral ligament, it was obvious it had been hit quite hard,” he said. “I took this to the school and

expressed my concern to the vice principal that something better be done.” “He done his investigation and there were no witnesses at the completion of that so nothing could be done.” In less than two hours the father was called back by the school to attend to his daughter in sick bay. “She was taking a drink from the bubbler and she was approached from behind and without any due cause or notice she was punched in the side of the face.” This time there was a witness and he believed something could finally be done about this group of girls. But this was not the case. “They told me that no action was going to be taken,” the father said.

Bongaree House Burnt to a Crisp By Catherine Moore

A Bongaree home was engulfed in flames and established as a crime scene this July after reports of an explosion. Five fire crews attended the blaze on First Avenue around 6:15pm July 18. Upon arrival the fire had overtaken the house caused severe property damage. Just over two hours of work and two Queensland Fire and Rescue Teams were still on scene. Nobody was in the house and

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nobody was injured as a result of this incident. Detectives investigated the fire and treated it as suspicious. There has been no further information on these investigations. Anyone who has information on this matter is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

“He said he had spoken to the girls and her friends said she was nowhere near my daughter at the time,” he said. “We had screen shots and proof of her telling my daughter to kill herself, photos of her injuries, we even had a witness.” “It has become painfully apparent that the school has taken the position that bullies can get away with everything as long as they have a friend who will lie for them.” “She can’t have her lunch in peace without this girl and her minions harassing her.” “There is no peace even in the classroom.” “She can’t walk through the corridors or walkways without being pushed or abused, in class they bash her table while she’s trying to do her work.” “It’s putrid.” The father said the bullying is even effecting her education. “She used to get all A’s and maybe a few B’s, her teacher called me the other day to let me know her in class grades have dropped to D’s but her home work is still getting top grades,” he said. “She wants to be a neurosurgeon.” “She has a stethoscope at the end of her bed that she puts on the desk every time she studies.” “I asked her once why she did it and she told me ‘it reminds me of my dream and what I’m working for’.” The young girl’s father said that education is extremely important for Mikayla and the bullying is constantly effecting it. “In the past week it has only gotten worse,” he said. “I got a call from one of her friends, I could hear her crying in the background and her friend said ‘you need to come to the school now’.” “I found her in such a state she couldn’t even hold a pen to fill out the incident report, she was trembling and crying, she had no physical control.” “She had been assaulted in the playground, surrounded by a pack of girls telling her she should kill herself, she was a filthy [sic], to cut her wrists and throat.” When the father attended his daughter in the office he noticed a group of girls outside and quickly realised who they were. “They were all pointing and laughing and imitating a hang man, cutting wrists and throats and making cry baby symbols.” “She saw this and after months of emotional torment she snapped, she ran at the girls and pushed [the main bully] asking her what her problem was.” “She was pushed back and then she punched [the main bully], she immediately recoiled, it was an emotional snap, it was bound to happen.” The father was informed by the vice principal that because of his daughters’ actions she was suspended for a week. “I was told straight out that he spoke to the girls and they said they didn’t do it, so nothing can or will be done and

that ultimately [the main bully] was the victim,” he said. “The school has a culture of victim blaming,” he said. “The vice principal has said to us ‘I’m sure you know how difficult this is for us to go through all the statements, it’s incredibly time consuming’ they even acknowledge the fact they aren’t investigating bullying complaints properly.” “He said he would have to punish the lot of them and it is too time consuming to have to punish six girls.” “Is it too much trouble for the school to do it properly?” “I’ve had 50 to 60 messages from parents experiencing the same ignorance from the school towards bullying, with at least five to six mothers and fathers having trouble with the same bully.” “Everything I have heard is echoing what I have experienced.” A previous student and bully victim said she experienced inaction from the high school first hand. “They always said that it was being dealt with,” she said. “But it was still happening so obviously no consequences were put in place for these bullies.” “In classes the boys always used to pick on me and sometimes the teachers would just laugh.” She said the bullies were never punished for their ongoing harassment. “But I’ve almost been suspended for retaliating such as telling them to [sic] off.” “It consequently always ended up with me at my learning community or in the principal’s office.” She said she wants more action on the bullies. “So victims don’t have to worry about being picked on or pushed around every day.” But local MP, Rick Williams, said bullying is “not limited to the school environment”. “I acknowledge that bullying is a serious and complex issue that requires a whole of community response,” Mr Williams said. “I have already engaged with Education Queensland in relation to this issue and they are committed to being proactive in addressing the issue generally and any specific individual matters,” he said. “I will be working with them, the school community and the police and local support services to formulate a cohesive, focused response to what is becoming a broad social issue.” “I do not endorse vigilante action which would only serve to cloud the facts on the issue and polarise the community.” The school in question was contacted and made no public comments on the matter. Have something to say about this topic? Write a letter to our editor! (Details on page 2). *Note: names have been removed for legal reasons*

Shave for a Cause $1 million to support

Local man Anthony James shaved for a cause last month, raising over $1,700 for 4-year-old Tristan who was diagnosed with Leukaemia in 2013.

Mr James said his inspiration sparked after “seeing a young family suffering on the island”. “I walked into the day care centre and they were handing out bands for Tristan,” he said. “After seeing that I had a little beard going and I thought how can I get people in to bring awareness to this cause?”

Tristan and Anthony before the shave.

A few months of growing, 6 local sponsorships and $1,200 later and Anthony was ready to shave for a cause. Only 30 minutes before the event, Anthony said his aim was $1,500. “I’m absolutely excited, I’m pumped for the young fella if I can help the family at all that’s all I want to achieve,” he said. With the help of locals at the Bribie Bowls Club they managed to raise over $1,700. Tristan was released only hours before the event yet himself, Mum (Kylie), Dad (Charlie) and older sisters Kirra and Chantelle were all there to support Anthony and even get involved. Kylie Mackay, Tristan’s mother, said they were “lucky” to get a “free pass” that morning. “I’ve had everyone on the phones going should we take him should we

Tristan, we presented him at Caboolture Hospital… we thought he had meningitis,” she said. “Within half an hour it come back as leukaemia.” “We were shipped straight away by ambulance to Royal Brisbane Children’s Hospital, when it was still open, and it was confirmed the next day that he had acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.” “We started chemotherapy that night and from that moment on our world completely went from being… I don’t know how to word this.” “It’s like you were on the outside of the world and you knew about that world of cancer and when you get brought inside you’re the ones looking out on the world very differently.” “He did go into remission within the first 28 days which was great and from then on in it is more the side effects of chemo that disrupt day to day life.” “His treatment lasted a whole 3 and half years and for AJ [Anthony James] to want to do something like this as I said it is overwhelming but it makes us feel that the awareness is out there” “It’s a pretty lonely journey because you’re in isolation a lot of the time and

Small Business Minister Kate Jones said the Australian-first program was announced in this week’s State Budget and would help stay-at-home parents establish or grow their homebased business. “The program will provide homebased business owners with the support they need to make their business a success, while keeping a healthy balance between work and family life,” Ms Jones said. “Running a small business from home can be very flexible and rewarding, but also isolating. “If you are a stay-at-home parent thinking of starting a new home-based business, or are currently running one, this program can help you get the necessary advice and support to succeed. “From business planning to market research and mentoring, broad types of business advice will be supported. “$1 million has been committed over three years to provide up to $5000 to successful applicants.” Ms Jones said the program delivered on a Working Queensland election commitment. To be eligible for the grant, homebased business owners must have a least one child under the age of 12

Tristan putting his band on Kylie.

But Kylie said that only recently a new organisation called Rainbow Wishes also helped Tristan’s family with their first ‘wish’ by giving them a welldeserved holiday at Mt Tambourine. “I kind of had my weak moment about a month ago,” she said.

“I got a call a week later from this organisation saying they had donated a holiday.”

not?” Ms Mackay said. “It’s just that fine balancing, we have wrapped him up in cotton wool and we are at the stage now where we have to let him be back out,” she said. “To see the look on AJ’s face…I can’t stop saying thank you enough because I don’t think thank you is a good enough word.” “It’s just beautiful what he’s done and there isn’t many of those people anymore.” “I’m overwhelmed…absolutely amazed.” Ms Mackay told the story of how it all begun. “On the 19th of December 2013,

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so we are just amazed at AJ and his family and the community.”

“It all caught up and I was there (at a friend’s house) and she said ‘you look so tired’ and I said ‘I am, I’m exhausted, I just want a break from all this’.”

Tristan helping with sister Chantelle and mum Kylie

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Then one week after that Anthony had called and told Tristan’s family about his way of helping. On the day of the shave the emotion could be felt throughout the club as a smile broke across many faces, a round of applause echoed in the room and the gentle hands of Tristan rubbed Anthony’s freshly shaven head with a giggle. Anybody who wishes to donate to Tristan’s family can do so through:

Anthony and Tristan after.

residing in care for 50% of the time or more, be an Australian resident, have an Australian Business Number (ABN), and be based in Queensland. Grants of up to $2500 may be provided to stay-at-home parents to assist them to engage a consultant for professional advice, to help establish or develop a home-based business. Successful recipients may then be eligible for matching grant funding (dollar-for-dollar) of up to a further $2500 to make improvements or establish the business. Applications will open Monday 24 August 2015.

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International Assistance Dog Week 2 – 8 August The Member for Pumicestone, Rick Williams said this week we should recognise hard working assistance dogs that carry out a range of tasks to improve the lives of their handlers. “We can also use this week to raise public awareness of the rights of guide and assistance dogs and their handlers to access public spaces. “Legally, guide and assistance dogs have the same access as members of the public and it is important that Businesses and the public make assistance dogs and their handlers welcome, “Mr Williams said. The Palaszczuk government had recently introduced the Guide, Hearing and Assistance Dogs Amendment Bill 2015 to Parliament, as a step towards simplifying and streamlining processes for people with disability and the industry, and to increase access rights.

Sports Funding Forum

NATIONAL Tree Day was celebrated on Sunday July 26th, although events can be held at any time during the year it is always good to see so many members of the community come out to work together planting a tree at the planned community sites.

“I am pleased to have been able to organise a forum in conjunction with the Member for Morayfield to inform all sport and recreation clubs in Pumicestone to see how Get in the Game can work for their club and make a start on their applications. The Forum will be held in the Main Hall at the Grant Road Sports Complex on the 10th of August between 6pm – 7pm, “Member for Pumicestone, Rick Williams said today.

Rick Williams said he was pleased to have the opportunity to plant a tree at Woorim with many other keen locals. “I give my congratulations to the Council for organising this event and I also want to acknowledge the year-round efforts of those dedicated community groups like the Green Army, Bribie Island Environmental Protection Association and the many others groups working hard throughout Pumicestone to improve our community and the general environment, “ Mr Williams said.

The program funding includes: • Get Started Vouchers— Up to $150 vouches to assist children and young people join a club (Total budget $15 million over three years)

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“Our region is one of the busiest and fastestgrowing in Queensland and I’m pleased to announce that six new police will soon hit the beat locally as part of our $28 million commitment to deliver new police across the state.

“Unlike the Newman LNP Government and its abysmal failure to present any plan for a renewable energy future, we will implement a plan that supports renewable energy with the aspirational target of one million solar rooftops in Queensland by 2020.

“The region’s new police will also be supported in their jobs by a range of measures announced in the Budget including nearly 977 new police vehicles and more than $6 million over three years for the roll out of body-worn video cameras.”

“We’re looking at industries of the future through our Advance Queensland plan to encourage research and development, along with our $40 million Business Development Fund to turn ideas into commercial realities.”

“This group which has 120 members, has been waiting 6 years to fix the old Air con system so I was pleased to see them receive this funding,” Mr Williams said.

Rick Williams said the Palaszczuk Government’s plan, A Solar Future, clearly demonstrates Labor’s support for the renewable energy sector.

Mr Williams said, under A Solar Future, the Palaszczuk Government will support jobgenerating initiatives in the renewable energy industries by: • Conducting a review through the independent Queensland Productivity Commission into a fair price for solar • Committing to a trial 40-megawatt renewable energy auction, to support private investment and jobs in the renewable energy industry • Commencing a renewable energy study for the Sunshine State to investigate policy measures to support the creation of an export-oriented renewable energy economy • Committing to a review to investigate whether the provision of electricity in remote areas can be opened up to competition from local governments, which would provide communities with a direct say on localised solutions, including the facilitation of off-the-grid technologies. “A range of electric cars will arrive this year, with an increased battery capacity they can travel 280km between charges and take a mere 20 minutes to full charge ready for the next 280km.

Robert Cowley, Bev Connell, Lorraine Carr, Robert Sutton ( Cheque Presentation Moreton-Bribie Bridge Club)

New Mobile Sign Available for Community Groups to Promote Their Events “I am very pleased to be able to make my mobile, full colour LED sign available for local community groups to advertise their events and services free of charge.” Rick Williams said while announcing the launch of his mobile sign. “Since my election as the Member for Pumicestone many organisations have raised the difficulty and cost of promoting their activities and special events like sporting club sign on days, community Christmas carols, Community training or services. “This sign that I have purchased from my own funds will provide a high visibility solution to get their message out. Mr Williams said it provides variable multipage display to ensure the message does not get stale and the unit can be located at high traffic sites to increase the impact of the message. Community groups and organisations including schools who would like to access this resource can contact Rick Williams’ office on 34742100 or email pumicestone@ parliament.qld.gov.au with the time, suggested location, and event/message they would like. I cannot guarantee it will be available to meet every request.

• Get Going Clubs— Grants up to $7,500 for equipment and projects that improve access to sport and recreation activities ($10.5 million over three years)

The Pumicestone electorate will gain new police for the region as part of the Palaszczuk Labor Government’s commitment to an extra 266 new police state-wide over the next year, Member for Pumicestone, Rick Williams said. Moreton District’s new recruits were among 87 First Year Constables sworn into the Queensland Police Service at a special ceremony in Brisbane today.

The Moreton-Bribie Bridge Club meetings will now be more comfortable thanks to a grant of $35000 Rick Williams said after presenting the Cheque to members on 29 July.

“Get in the Game is a successful initiative that assists sport and recreation at the grassroots level. It provides a grant structure for local sports and recreation groups to help with funding of more than $80 million to assist sport and recreation at the grassroots level had been approved for Get in the Game over the next three years, Member for Pumicestone Rick Williams said. “This is a $10 million increase on the funding allocated to the initiative in its first three years and with the announcement of dates for the next three years, an opportunity for greater planning by clubs and local communities is now available.

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National Tree Day

Keep an eye out for the community awareness campaign on the rights of working assistance dogs that is rolling out across Queensland to offer a range of information, resources and activities featuring various dog breeds to help highlight the variability of dogs that are trained to perform this important service.

Mr Williams said the new police issued body cameras will help protect our frontline Officers from false complaints and provide an accurate record of events for the Courts.

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“And power storage systems have advanced to the extent that homes with solar may all but disconnect from the grid and be self-sufficient within the next few years, these are all very exciting prospects” Mr Williams said.

• Get Playing Places and Spaces—Grants up to $100,000 for new or upgraded sport and recreation facilities ($33 million over three years). • Get Playing Plus— Grants between $300,000 and $1.5 million for new or upgraded sport and recreation facilities that meet regional and community needs ($22.635 million over two years). Get in the Game program dates, visit www. npsr.qld.gov.au/getinthegame and to attend the forum and grant writing workshops on 10 August please RSVP to my office by calling 07 34742100 or by emailing pumicestone@ parliament.qld.gov.au as soon as possible. Rick Williams said he was also happy to see the Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program provided funding to local organisations to assist with replacing much needed equipment and repairing clubhouses and grounds. Mr Williams said the details of the local clubs to receive recent support under the Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program were: • Caboolture Branch Little Athletics Centre, $2877, to repair and replace damaged equipment

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• Caboolture Clay Target Club, $4812, to replace damaged electrical and equipment • Caboolture and District Lawn Tennis Association, $9793, to replace and repair damaged equipment and courts and mitigate future flooding by stabilising the drainage bank • Caboolture Clay Target Club, $18,870, to replace damaged target equipment and mitigate future flooding.

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“The Queensland Government is committed to getting these clubs back on track so they can continue to provide opportunities for the community to get involved in sport and recreation.

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“We will continue to support local sport and recreation clubs in their time of need as they are a vital element of local communities, particularly in regional Queensland.

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Small Island Big Stars By Catherine Moore

olden Age Day Respite Centre is the largest most experienced provider of day respite in the Bribie Island area. With a total of 18 years being provided to the frail aged and youth with disabilities.

For many Australians, State of Origin brings on emotions such as vanity, tension, anger or joy as we cheer on for our state. Then for many Bribie Islanders we look on and point with pride at Matt Gillett exclaiming “he’s a Bribie Boy!” Gillett moved to the island with his family when he was three from Macksville, NSW, and played his junior football for the Bribie Warrigals and Morayfield State High School. Peter Gillett, Matt’s father, was quoted by The Herald Sun in 2012 to have said; “On the day of Origin we used to have muck around games here on Bribie Island between the NSW and QLD kids,” Mr Gillett said. It is strange to see the pride of locals when someone from Bribie makes it big but it is also humbling. Just over the bridge in Caboolture, Keith Urban grew up and surprised residents by becoming a country music star and marrying the famous actress Nicole Kidman. In 2004, Network Ten aired a reality

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television series called The Hot House which was filmed on Bribie Island. International crime writer David B. Green partially resided in Banksia Beach during 2004. Part two of his novel, Berlin by Christmas, features an opening chapter based exclusively on Bribie and his novel, The Enigmatic Mr Phelps, includes many references to the island. It was even a local rumour that John Travolta had bought property on Bribie, but that was never confirmed nor denied. And of course the renowned artist Ian Fairweather who lived most of his life on Bribie Island and even had his land, in which he built his own house on, named Ian Fairweather Park. A monument was installed on the original concrete slab of his home and art studio with a plaque recognising his life and contribution to art and Bribie. Whether it be rugby, country music, reality shows, novels or artists for a small island Bribie has produced some big stars.

The centre holds holds various activities and events aimed to promote independence and assistance for those that choose to live at home. Activities include bingo, Wii, Nintendo, knitting groups, floor golf, crafts, exercise, music, drama, dance and table bowls. There is also a carer support group that meets on the third Wednesday of every month

to provide a well earned break and meet and greet opportunity for carers in the area. Golden Age Respite Centre also provides a fleet of buses that service Bribie Island, Sandstone Point, Goodwin Beach and Ningi area from Monday through to Thursday. Staff consist of trained professionals and volunteers all of which are lovely people dedicated to the care and assistance of attendees. Golden Age Day Respite Centre is jointly funded by the Federal and Queensland State Governments Community Care Program. There is no referral necessary just call the Co-Ordinator on (07) 3408 2112 if you’re interested in their services.

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YCF – Secrecy of Council too Much The Secrecy of Moreton Bay Regional Council, again in order to protect itself, is an issue, especially over the building of the new University on the AMCOR site at Petrie.” Dr. Houston the Chair of “Your Community First” said today

As a former University graduate myself, I welcome any addition to this sphere of Education. However in the valuation of the site, the testing if the site and how much Ratepayers Money was paid for the site, (which we have just learned) has been kept secret by this Council. The head of the “YCF” Peter Houston said. YCF hopes to field a team in the next Council elections. “It seems they have paid for the site and as a partner, haven’t even got any University of NOTE in tow which again would be a great waste of Ratepayers Money and a waste of the site” Dr Houston said. The SECRECY and confidentially surrounding this purchase is really beyond the pale. One has to really wonder why they are doing it. The people of Moreton Bay deserve better and deserve to at least know the details of the site and the $50.50 Million MBRC paid for the site, although their monies appear wasted at this point. Dr. Houston said. It us not a good sign when the neighbouring University Site at Carseldine, which is only 10 Minutes away, was put in Mothballs by QUT and is about to be sold, besides already having a University site at Caboolture.” “It is absolutely wrong to canvas the other Mayors at a Local Government Conference for injection of their Ratepayers Money as Capital into the AMCOR site, giving them details of

the site in the process and yet keep it secret from the people of Moreton Bay’. Dr. Houston said “YCF demands to know what they have done on this site, why they are now dabbling in Education when this is a State Government area, and the $50.50 million it has cost the people of Moreton Bay.” Dr Houston said. “Stop everything the purchase costs have just been revealed by the SELLING party in the Australian Newspaper according to an irate reader who phoned me. $50.5 Million of Ratepayers money has been spent on the site by our Council. For the above reasons it is my opinion that the Moreton Bay Regional Council under Cr. Sutherland is totally out of control. It is borrowing to the hilt against the assets this huge Council has and we are paying the interest bill in our rates.” Dr. Houston said “Prediction and I stress this is own my personal opinion, in the appropriate, time to come the University will prove totally unviable and the land will be possibly be broken up and sold to Property Developers. Whether they are the same Property Developers that contributed to Mayor Sutherland and his team’s re-election campaign, is yet to be seen. In the meantime the Ratepayers of the Moreton Bay Region will pay the huge interest bill” Dr. Houston said. “Without a University in tow as a PARTNER, they should not have bought the land.” Dr. Houston said

I popped into the new Waterama Pool and Irrigation shop to get some info on the business which is

NOW OPEN ON BENABROW AVENUE! Here’s what Russell told me: “We have two businesses in one. We are a Pool Shop and Pool Service business. And we are also an Irrigation and Water Filtration shop and service business. ‘In our rural pump and irrigation business, we supply a number of quality brands like Reefe, which includes Pond Pumps, Water Features, Lights, and more. We are also proud to be the licensed Onga pump shop for this area north of Brisbane. We supply pumps for domestic, rural and commercial purposes and are also a Repair and Service Agent for Pentair / Onga. We repair and rebuild all brands of pumps and carry out on site diagnosis and repairs.” “We also do drinking water and household water filtration. We stock a great range of Filtration Systems, replacement Filter Cartridges, Water Purifiers, Water Coolers, Dispensers, and Water Softeners. Again, we carry a range of stock that you just can’t walk in and get from many other shops, not just on Bribie, but the mainland as well. We have brands like Davey, Waterco, Commandomatic, IBC, Pentair and more’’ “And one more thing we supply is PURIFIED BOTTLED WATER. We process our own bottled drinking water in 15 litre water cooler bottles - GOURMET WATER. Our purified water is second to none. We offer an exchange program for just $8.50 per 15 litre bottle. You cannot buy better. The bottles are for water coolers, but many people love our water so much that they buy the water anyway. If you pop in, you can try a sample. So where is Waterama? “On Benabrow Avenue, just past the first roundabout on the left coming from the bridge. You can’t miss the newly painted building. Half is the Yellow of our pool business and the other half is the green of our irrigation business. Our signs will be going up in the next few weeks”. For service and advice on anything in Pool, Irrigation, Filtration or Water, call into Waterama. Ph. 3408 6246.

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By Richard Whetlor.

I had been looking after the kids and the missus for the last couple days, they allhave caught the terrible flu and cold sweats, it’s been rotten. I get up on a Sunday morning and guess what I’m shivering too with cold and sweating like I’m in the middle of the Simpson desert! I bought anew tablet device for work and after only a few months the battery started playing up, it wouldn’t charge properly so it remainedin my office whilst I tried to find the time to contact them and arrange a replacement. Friday just gone I got off my arse and called the company and went through the process which was fairly straight forward. I received the email with forms to print off for the courier to collect and deliver back under warranty hurray! The last words the lady said to me on the phone was ‘it’s not damaged in anyway is it?’ and I said no it’s in perfect condition in fact it’s brand-new. That’s great we can fix under warranty then. Back to Sunday morning feeling terrible with flu but I’m not one to lie in bed moaning, I’m up and out the back I’m trying to do stuff still sweating and feeling crap. I decide to package up the tablet to send on its merry way tomorrow on Monday.

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Continued from page 6 and councillors have, but they are not the community’s vision because we only found out about them after all the decisions had been made. Game over! Your university is not in a central location where it can serve the whole region, it does not enhance Caboolture as the chosen regional capital, it is [according to your draft plan] an unsuitable site, it is highly contaminated, and it is adjacent to another campus that had to close. It was conceived and the land purchased in complete secrecy. Your draft regional plan relies upon two flawed maps: the erosion hazard map and the storm tide hazard map. You say, for example that the erosion map was forced upon you by the state government and it cannot be changed. That is 100per cent incorrect. This map is also out of date and should never have been put on display. The future of our coastal villages is, according to this plan, that they become ghost towns. You never asked the residents what they thought. There is so much wrong with the coastal elements that we haven’t had time yet to consider the bushfire mapping, the plan for industry and employment, the transport and traffic studies, etc. There are after all 6000 pages in this report plus 83 consultants’ reports to be understood. The planning staff and all their consultants had five years or so to develop this report [in complete secret] so it is a bit steep to expect a layman to understand it in just a few weeks. Ken Park, Banksia Beach

I found a box of similar size but just twice the length of the tablet, as I was doing some decking out the back my chop saw was out and ready to go, so I decided to chop the box in half with it. Which was very easy and I was quite impressed actually how efficiently cut it compared to a knife etc. Anyway I pop into the shed I place some old newspapers but they are about 1½ inches too long. I walk back outside and chop the ends of the newspapers off and guess what? I forgot to take the tablet out, what a wolly! Back to bed it is.

To undisclosed recipients You may have already received this. I think it is too good not to publish. Interesting to see the names of the recipients. Please don’t hesitate to encourage others to swamp our councillors, MPs and media with comments on the plan. The reference to the “resort town” is subtle cynicism: the plan calls for the five coastal villages to have no population growth, no development, no facilities and definitely nothing that tourists would find interesting. All is revealed in clause 6.2.6.1.1a of the draft plan Ken Park. Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 9:08 PM To: Mayor; Gary Parsons; pumicestone@parliament.qld. gov.au; wyatt.roy.mp@aph.gov. au; cabnewsed@scnews.com.au; editorial@cabooltureherald.com.au Subject: Coastal Hazard Erosion Prone Area Map - Esplanade, Toorbul Attached is Coastal Hazard Erosion Prone Area Map from MBRC Amended Draft Forward Plan August 2015. The proposed Playground and Senior’s Gym in Toorbul Erosion Area will have we Imagine a very short but spectacular life before disappearing into a horribly polluted Pumicestone Passage. Shortly after we would imagine the undermining of the Toorbul Community Hall foundations and supports by erosion will occur and obviously by the flawed plan specifications the Hall cannot be replaced. We appreciate the loss of these very good community amenities will disturb you and we know you will regret that another attraction to our Toorbul Resort Town will cause you angst – we apologise for this. Regards, Brian Wallace, Secretary Toorbul Progress Assn Inc

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and acknowledgement in different ways. The yogic path teaches us how to seek this from a higher realm that is an infinite resource of compassion, satisfies all our yearnings and turns no soul away. Beks is a Physiotherapist and Yoga Teacher with a special interest in Yoga as therapy and living mindfully. Beks holds regular Yoga classes on Bribie as well as seeing clients one on one in her Bongaree clinic. Contact Beks 0468 832 193 www. bribiephysiyoga.com for enquiries

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Bridging the Gap on Bribie Island

By Nikitta Chee

A thriving community is like a healthy ecosystem. It is a fascinating realm of connections that are so intricately linked that the wellbeing of one life-form depends upon the wellbeing of another to promote and sustain life. Therefore, when one part of the community is struggling its causes a disruption in the whole of the bionetwork. The difference is that we as community can make choices that focus on bringing health to the struggling areas of our network and acknowledgement to the good ones. But achieving this relies on being connect on an intergenerational scale. If we want to see change and improvement in our home town it’s time we start investing in the gold mine of our local hub. Each other. Okay, so you might be thinking, “That’s a bit corny!” but consider what psychologist Margaret Mead said: “Connections between generations are essential for the mental health and stability of the nation”. Hello Grandma cooking day! Yes I think an array of homemade delectable goods will be just fine for my mental health and stability thank you. But there is something very special shared between generations when the young, old, and working come together. And with the success of intergenerational programs like “Legacy Project” (an organization dedicated to connecting the generations) demonstrating the significant benefits of intergenerational contact, it is clear we need to raise our understanding on this hot topic.1 As a western society, we tend to place a lot of emphasis of adulthood for its productivity and ongoing activity – and rightfully so – but not at the expense of dishonour to old and the young. These are lost generations that have so much to teach us and are just as important for the cycle of life. Susan V. Bosak, Chair of the Legacy Project says, “The young and the old share a different rhythm. It’s one that focuses not only on doing, but on the power of being. It’s the simplicity of playing with blocks or tending to flowers.” They are, “The most closely connected with the essence of living.” We are made to be connected to multigenerations, that is why a family with grandparents, parents and children (and all the bits in-between) is meant to be a symbol of strength, love and life. However this concept of multigenerational living is nothing new. In many cultures, families are big and include many generations. “In 2000, 9.4 percent of Asian households, 9.5 percent of African American ones and 10.3 percent of Latino homes were multigenerational (compared with 3.7 percent of non-Hispanic white households).” (Abrahms, S: AARP Bulletin: 2013). These are the people who acknowledge the natural symbiosis that occurs where intergenerational contact is present and as a result they lead healthier, happier and more fulfilled lives. Historically, villages have always known the importance of sticking together. The elders of the community taught the young and gave wisdom and

support to parents, the children gave joy, energy and vitality to the older family members and the adults were honoured for their role in managing a family and being the working force. The benefits of such interaction are innumerable. In fact children who were associated with older adults were: 46% less likely to being using drugs, 27% less likely to being using alcohol, 52% less likely to skip school, 37% less likely to skip a class, and 33% less likely to hit someone.2 And older adults reported much less depression, better physical health, and higher degrees of life satisfaction when having a close connection to a young child. 1 Not everyone has access to biological grandparents, parents or children though, but herein lies the function of a healthy community. Just like in an ecosystem, each member and each age group as a vital role to play in each other’s wellbeing, safety and prosperity. That is why Bribie Island has so much potential: because we have the foundations to become a community of example. There are not too many places in the world that have three distinct generations so close to each other, and yet, we are not connected because we don’t interact. Crazy huh? When you start to get involved in your local community you realize how much goodness there is out there and that there are many exciting things to learn. The “Grands” of the Island have so many stories and so much wisdom to share and the youth of the Island have so much, well, youth to share! It’s a gold mine and we need to tap into it. It’s time to bridge the gap! If you would like to contact me and share any ideas, thoughts and opinions about this topic please feel free to email me at miss_cheese_alot@hotmail.com. Look forward to hearing from you! Abrahms, Sally. “3 Generations Under One Roof - Multigenerational Homes, American Family, Children, Grandparents - AARP.” AARP. N.p., Apr. 2013. Web. 23 July 2015. 1 Bosak, Susan V. “Benefits of Intergenerational Connections - Www.legacyproject.org.” Benefits of Intergenerational Connections - Www. legacyproject.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 July 2015. 2 Crosby, Christine. “How Being Intergenerational Is Good For Your Health.”Grand Magazine. N.p., 01 Aug. 2014. Web. 23 July 2015.

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Bribie Feels Shakes Reappointment of Board & Price of from Fraser’s Quakes Water to be Issues in Council Elections By Catherine Moore

Locals that have felt shakes or heard windows rattling the past few days are not imagining things, they were earthquakes, but not ones of concern. Fraser Coast has been hit by eight earthquakes in three days, most ranging at a minor 3.1 magnitude. But a 5.7 magnitude quake was reported on Saturday which could be felt here on Bribie. Fraser Coast Regional Council Mayor Gerard O’Connell said to

Brisbane Times there were no accounts of damage but disaster management staff were placed on alert when the tremor first occurred. Deputy Mayor Robert Garland said to Brisbane Times that it was rare for earthquakes to occur in the area. “At this stage it’s fingers crossed and we can thank our blessings,” Deputy Mayor Robert Garland said. “All it’s done is surprised people with the size and then frequency of it,” he said. But for most locals on Bribie the earthquake was barely felt.

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A Bribie Island tech enthusiast is hoping to have made history as the first person to recharge his electric car at a Far Northern wind farm. Former agricultural engineer Marc Talloen started his road trip early last month and is aiming to only recharge at alternative energy providers to demonstrate the power and ease of renewable energy. Stopping points have included Ravenshoe’s Windy Hill, Gin, Rockhampton, Airlie and Mission

Beach, Palm Cove, Mossman and Yungaburra. Mr Talloen admitted to the Cairns Post late July that his choice of car, a Telsa S85, was not the cheapest option, costing over $100’000. “But there will be other models coming out two years from now which will be much more reasonable,” he said. “The charging itself, the cost of electricity, is low.” “I hope that my road trip will promote electric cars as a viable means of environmentally friendly transport.”

The reappointment of the Board of UNITYWATER, including Chairman Jim Soorley up till June 2018 at the last Council meeting besides the huge price of water, will be issues in the March 2016 Moreton Bay Regional Council election. According to the President of “Your Community First”, Peter Houston.

money we need and you will pay the bill” Dr. Houston said. “Even more sadly this Council under Cr. Alan Sutherland have done nothing about it. Even worse they have withdrawn any subsidy that was there. Unbelievably the price of Water and Sewerage is approaching the RATE notice in value and forcing some people from their homes when they can’t Budget for it.” Dr. Houston said. “This last gasp reappointment of the Board and the price of Water and Sewerage in the MBRC region will be issues in this forthcoming election”. Dr. Houston said

YCF aims to field a team in the next Council elections. “Their reappointment of the Board so close to an election, shows they are uncertain about the next election and the cosy retainers they receive. One can see this in the fact they were judged by Channel 7 to have the highest price water for normal use, in South East Queensland,” Dr. Houston said. “Their reappointment so close to an election is also quite scandalous as most of the region has lost faith in Mr. Soorley and the Board in the attitude to the Price of Water and Sewerage in the MBRC area.. “This is the amount of

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Some ‘Oldies’, startled out of their contented and complacent retirement, requested Warwick Outram write “Passing the Baton”. It is different from his previous books in that it deals primarily with the present but also some of the more recent past. ‘Oldies’ said, “People of our age stopped running long ago, passing on the community relay baton to the ‘youngies’. We are proud of how Bribie town has developed over the past 40 years or so

but are jolted by reports that somebody released mosquito eating fish Tilapia into Bribie waterways.” After checking the internet, the oldies discovered Tilapia thrives in both fresh and salt water and this fish, if introduced into ecosystems, creates disastrous consequences. Another rude shock came when they learned from the internet that Queensland State Government leased for 99 years, to a private company, with no public access, about two thirds of the Bribie Island Recreation Area (nearly half the entire island). Ideals of conservation appeared shattered by a National Park statement “The Island has commercial values for timber production and tourism.” State Government also decided to do nothing about erosion, and not try to protect our Heritage listed buildings. Both State Government and Council use the net to encourage owners of 4WDs to our beach, apparently to increase their ‘Tourism” revenue by the sale of permits etc. Obviously, the Government is receiving revenue. Does this benefit the present population of Bribie Town, now the Retirement capital of Australia? Yes, Bribie town is the “Retirement Capital of Australia”, according to census figures with “Aged Care” our principal employer. Unfortunately, experts are telling our politicians and planners that Bribie’s retirement will decline as retirees move to and future retirees remain in the areas where there are full services. It has taken forty years or so of encouragement to build Bribie town’s principal industry of retirement and

aged care, (nursing homes, retirement villages and retirees in private dwellings). Predictions by population experts passed to planners that Bribie Town will decline should be a worry to all. Some Bribie residents are already concerned, evidenced by petitions, currently circulating, covering serious lack of services such as ambulance and auxiliary or satellite hospital. However, do not forget services are for the whole community and services extends right down to what we call the Lamington syndrome. “Oldies” did not recall any of our politicians, State or local government, with their special access to planners and advisors, uttering any words of caution about what were or might happen. Census alerts us to rapidly declining services due to the drop in number of persons aged 15 to 57 as local employment opportunities dry up. These are the very people who provide community services, not the very young, nor the elderly. Forty years ago, Bribie town had a population of about 1,000 people and today is near 20,000. There is much more information in the book including, over 50 photos, maps, other documentation also suggestions, including one provided by Sunshine coast

Council offering discounted fares for residents to take educational cruises on the importance of the Passage. This an excellent idea and we encourage our Council to adopt a similar plan, perhaps in conjunction with Rotary, including the dangers of Tilapia and why we need to eradicate that problem. Warwick said, “I hope this book satisfactorily expresses the wishes of my contemporaries who asked me to write it. We are all proud of Bribie town; we don’t want to see it fade.” The Book is on sale at Nextra Newsagency and Bribie Arts Centre at $11.95. Age Group Years Graph- Source Australian Bureau of statistics, Census of population and housing 2011, compiled and presented by “id. the population experts”. The red is Bribie’s population by age groups and the Green is Australia. Bribie is Australia’s “oldest place” -AGE WISE

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Now that I have your attention: pee, poo and toilet paper are the only things we should be putting into the toilet. I had the opportunity to go on a tour of the Bribie Island Sewerage Plant. “Whoopee” I hear you say! It wasn’t the most exciting date on my social calendar but it was very interesting. Chris Hughes from Unitywater took a group of BIEPA members on an informative stroll through the sewerage treatment process. The process is more organic than I had thought. Much of the sewerage

is broken down by active micro organisms (bugs). The final stage includes chlorine to ensure a total disinfection of the end effluent. This ‘end water’ could be further recycled for agriculture and recreational purposes but on Bribie, it is then discharged into the Wallum wetlands. The treatment operation is an expensive 7 stage process. The Bribie facility services all of Bribie plus Ningi, Sandstone Point, Donnybrook,

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Godwin Beach and Meldale. All their effluent is piped to Bribie. When you see the size of the operation, you can understand why not every area has their own. There are 17 treatment facilities in the Moreton Bay Region – that’s a lot of effluent! So how can we help? We can’t not pee and poo but we can make sure other stuff is not put down the drains. Chris informed us that condoms are one of the worst things that are put down toilets.

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New Grape Varieties Remember when you first tried that Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand? It was probably at a friends, at a barbecue, or maybe even a dinner party.

You didn’t think you would ever like a dry white wine but the fruitiness of this new wine was something different and you now enjoy it regularly. But you may have noticed all these strange new names appearing on the shelves and would like to try one, however what if you don’t enjoy it will you be wasting your hard earned cash? Below I have tried to give some insight into these new grape varieties as the wines can’t talk for themselves on the shelf, as one winery recently reported the largest selling wine at his cellar door, where the consumer gets to try before buying, is his new Gewurztraminer, but if you saw this on the shelf would you feel confident in buying it? White wines Riesling I have included this even though it has been around forever. Forget

the awful stuff that was around in 4 litre casks, enjoy the freshness of citrus aromas, perfect with oysters and a squeeze of lime or lemon juice. Australia makes fantastic Rieslings from The Clare Valley, The Eden Valley and The Great Southern District of Western Australia. Gewurztraminer This wine usually has spicy perfumed aromas and is a crisp fruity dry white wine. If you are looking for a wine that goes well with Asian food this could be the answer. Vermentino

Again Citrus aromas, more perfumed but a light delicate flavour, very good with firm white fish such as Snapper. Fiano Aromatic stonefruit nose, fresh and crisp in the mouth. Viognier Often blended with Shiraz to soften the red wine Viognier is actually a white wine grape. As a stand alone white wine it often has big ripe tropical aromas with hints of peaches and has an interesting dry fruity palate.

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On a crisp winters morning, with a soft and gentle breeze what could be more enjoyable than relaxing over a coffee, alfresco style, with the waters of Pumicestone Passage almost at arms length. “SEACLUSION Cafe” on Marine Parade at Sylvan Beach has all this to offer. With so many coffee shops springing insight into ordering a serving of chips up on our idyllic island paradise, the on the side which disappeared ever popularity was obvious by the hive of so quickly. “SEACLUSION Cafe” has activity. From the Grill menu I chose a board specials menu and you can the Chicken and Avocado with melted understand why, offering home-made specialties at a reasonable price. While cheese, chipped potatoes and a very sitting over a cup or mug of coffee green garden salad. Chips as an after ordering, you can’t help but feel accompanied extra are more than envious of the food being served up welcome providing that they are crisp to adjoining tables. As plates of home and tasty, which these definitely are, just so enjoyable and very “more-ish”. made quiche and chicken wraps with crisp green salad passed before us, we My companion chose a much lighter waited in anticipation. meal, being the Chicken and Mayo Toasted Sandwich, but had the clever Totally delighted with our choice we

admired the young man at the next table who attacked the burger with full force and a healthy appetite, whilst his lady partner settled for a more discreet open grill with all the trimmings. Coffee is not coffee, unless the quality and taste is apparent... “SEACLUSION Cafe” has mastered the art and deliver a fine brew to satisfy the palate. The location is superb for that morning or lunchtime walk along the foreshore after savouring a little breakfast, brunch or more. Seaclusion offer a wide range of meals and teatime treats to satisfy the most demanding of appetities, including eggs benedict, omelets and the infamous Big Seaclusion Breakfast, home made pancakes, gingerbread scones, and they also cater for gluten free diets. Everything baked daily on-site! Fran, the proprietor, and her dedicated staff are there to serve and provide the very best to locals and visitors alike, remembering that during the busier and popular hours, sometimes it may take a little longer to

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fulfil your order. Patience is a virtue, so it is written, and time to relax and enjoy is golden. For those that participate in this healthy lifestyle why not collect their loyalty card which entitles you to every fifth coffee at half price and every tenth coffee free. Conveniently open six days a week from 9am to 3pm, Tuesday through to Friday and from 8am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. Tuesday is senior day and offers 10% discount to all seniors and pensioners. Making it even more enticing, the Cafe is B.Y.O., so you can enjoy a glass of “Bubbly” over breakfast or lunch, not to forget the many reasons why we should venture out and celebrate all other occasions. This is certainly the place to meet up with friends at very little expense and of course, enjoy all the pleasures with a spectacular view across the waters to the mountains. Seaclusion Cafe, 11 Marine Parade, Sylvan Beach, Bribie Island. Phone: 3410 7388

MEMORIES OF LOCAL WAR HEROS “If I had died there... I would be remembered”...

this statement says a lot about how we regard War service all these years later. The Bribie Island Historical Society recognised that there was no specific memorial to those from Bribie Island and surrounding areas who had answered the call to duty in both World War 1 and World War 2. Throughout this year 2015, the centenary year of ANZAC, there has been a great focus on the events of WW1. A special fund was established for this purpose by the State Government for communities to initiate projects in remembrance of those who served. A small grant was received by the Bribie Island Historical Society to enable research to be carried out to establish and commemorate the men and women from here who served in both Wars. Initially it seemed that there were very few people from Bribie Island, Toorbul Point, Donnybrook and Pumicestone Passage who had enlisted, but as the research dug deeper it revealed the remarkable number of 18 men who enlisted from this area in WW1. Given that the population of eligible males in the area was less than 50 in those days, the impact on the community during the 1914/18 period comes into stark focus. Of the 18 men, one went into the Navy and 17 in the Army, two were

killed in action, one died of wounds, and one was taken prisoner of war. The rest returned from the war. When WW2 waged from 1939 a total of 19 people enlisted from the much larger number of residents in the area by then, including three women, and one man who had also previously served in WW1. Of these 19 local people who served in WW2, one was Navy and 18 were Army, one was killed in action and two taken Prisoner of War. The family names of these local heroes, especially those in WW1 form a significant part of our local history.

Graham Mills (centre) with Ted Freeman (right) & John McGrath unveil plaques.

Some of these names are reflected in local streets and place-names today such as Campbell, Bishop, Davis, Dux, Freeman, Gollagher and Tripcony. These were some of the families that pioneered the settlement and development of Bribie and surrounds back in those times. Likewise with some of the WW2 names such as Costin, Crouch, Freeman and Shields still have descendants living on Bribie Island. Of the three women who enlisted in WW2, Mary Duvall and Edith Grant were from Bribie Island, and Kathleen Booth was from Toorbul. In a moving ceremony last Friday at the memorial on First Avenue, Bongaree, Project Manager Graham Mills outlined the complex task involved in establishing the final list, and paid tribute to the Historical Society research and input from relatives. Member for Pumicestone Rick Williams paid tribute to this initiative as did Councillor Gary Parsons. Ray Sycamore from the RSL sub branch and Padre Colin Baxter paid their respects, and the two High School Captains laid wreaths. Of particular mention was William Freeman who had served in both Wars and whose family descendants are still resident on Bribie Island.

Long term resident Ted Freeman was then invited to unveil one of the Plaques and the other by Vietnam veteran John McGrath. There are many aspects of this islands history that make it a very special place, and the Historical Society have done much in recent years to raise awareness to so many fascinating aspects of our rich past. In the weeks ahead the Society plans to tell the story of the first of only two burials on the island in 1935, and the upcoming centenary of Bribie’s oldest building. You can contact the Historical Society on bribiehistoricalsociety@ gmail.com By Barry Clark

Anzac WW1- Bronze plaque of local WW1 names.

CORRECTION The Ian Fairweather article incorrectly attributed to Barry Clark in the last edition was written by Ann Wilson, one of his U3A Local History students, for a Q150 publication in 2009. Our sincere apologies to Ann. Ed.

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July Crime Report

By Catherine Moore

Bribie Island Police were busy this July with a series of search warrants for dangerous drugs including amphetamine and cannabis as well as stolen goods. The raids came as a response to information received from the local community in concern to drug related crimes. Officers were assisted by police from the drug dog unit. Nine people have been charged this month in relation to those warrants. Bribie Island Police also led extensive traffic operations to address continued worries about vehicles speeding, particularly in Bellara and Bongaree. Over 716 drivers were breath tested and 66 infringement notices were issued mainly for speeding. Patrols of the Main Beach were conducted by local police and QLD Parks and Wildlife Service as well as boat ramp patrols. Three people were fined. Senior Sergeant David CrawfordRaby said police will continue to patrol the boat ramps. “I would encourage all boaties to have the appropriate safety equipment onboard before setting out for the day,” Senior Sergeant Crawford-Raby said. July’s charge list for Bribie Island below: A 20 year old Banyo man was charged with drink driving at White Patch. A 40 year old Bongaree woman was charged with drink driving at Sandstone Point. A 41 year old Bongaree man was charged with Public Nuisance at Bongaree. An 18 year old Banksia Beach man was charged at Banksia Beach with breaching bail. A 27 year old Sandstone Point man was charged with drink driving at Sandstone Point. A 17 year old Ningi man was charged at Ningi with unlicensed driving. 18 year old Caboolture man charged with unlicensed driving at Bongaree. 35 year old Woorim man charged with drink driving at Woorim. Alleged reading .122% 46 year old Bellara man was charged with possess dangerous drugs and drug utensils after a search warrant was executed at Bellara. 50 year old Redcliffe man charged unlicensed driving at Bongaree. 35 year old Bellara man charged possess dangerous drugs and drug utensils after a search was executed at Bellara. A 28 year old Ningi woman charged possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils after a search warrant was executed at Ningi. A 42 year old Nambour man was

also charged with possessing drug utensils, assault and breach of bail. A 19 year old Bongaree man was charged with driving unregistered and uninsured at Sandstone Point. A 51 year old Sandstone Point man was charged with breach of bail at Bellara. A 24 year old Godwin Beach man was charged with Public Urination at Sandstone Point. A 44 year old Banksia Beach man was charged with unlicensed driving at Banksia Beach. An 18 year old Banksia Beach man was charged with possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils after a vehicle was stopped and searched at Bongaree. An 18 year old Kingaroy man was charged with possessing dangerous drugs at Bongaree after a search warrant was executed. A 52 year old Bellara man was charged with possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils at Bellara after a search warrant was executed. A 31 year old Bellara man and a 24 year old Bongaree woman were charged with possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils after a search warrant was executed at Bellara. A 22 year old Nambour man was charged with possessing a knife in public, consuming liquor in public and un-authorised lighting a fire at Sandstone Point. A 48 year old Banksia Beach man was drug diverted after being found in possession of dangerous drugs and drug utensils at Banksia Beach after a search warrant was executed. A 24 year old Bongaree man was charged with failing to leave licensed premises at the Sandstone Point Hotel. A 26 year old Bray Park man was charged with disqualified driving at Ningi. A 49 year old Bellara man was arrested on warrant. A 27 year old Bellara man and a 27 year old Kallangur woman were both charged with possessing dangerous drugs after a search warrant was executed at Bellara. A 24 year old Bellara man charged with breach of bail at Bellara. Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers. com.au 24hrs a day. For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or Policelink.qld. gov.au 24hrs a day. The information referenced in this article is available to the public from http://mypolice.qld.gov.au/moreton/

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Black Sorrows at Sandstone Point Hotel Sunday August 2 Kicking off august with a bang you can catch the Black Sorrows presented by Somersby Cider at the new Sandstone Point Hotel 12:30pm Sunday August 2. Black Sorrows are a five piece band formed in 1983 by lead vocalist, guitarist and saxophonist, Joe Camilleri. With a total of 17 albums recorded, six of them making it to the top 20 on the Aria Album Charts, this blues-rock band is not one to be missed. Their hit songs have included ‘Hold on to Me’ in 1988, ‘Chained to Wheel’ in 1989, ‘Harley and Rose’ in 1990 and ‘Snake Skin Shoes’ in July 1994. With free entry and a history of success the Black Sorrows are a must see this August. You Are My Hearts Delight at Bribie Island Community Arts Centre Sunday August 2 If opera is more your style then this is the show for you. OPERATIF! Presents “show stopper” concert programmes that feature popular songs and arias “full of passion and glorious melody”. This August, Bribie Island Community Arts Centre will be added to their venues. Go along to hear opera favourites such as Pearl Fishers Duet, Merry Widow Waltz, My Heart and I, Nessun Dorma, O Mio Babbino Caro, The Impossible Dream and many other talented musicians. Single ticket prices are $30 for Adults and $20 for Students. Performers Soprano: Jennifer Parish Baritone: Stewart Cameron Accompanist: John Woods Special Guest NZ-based tenor: Derek Hill Mashd N Kutcher at Sandstone Point Hotel Friday August 7 If you love to dance then Mashd N Kutcher are a DJ duo not to be missed. The pair use their love of music in combination with their backgrounds as a drummer and pianist to create unforgettable mashups. Mashd N Kutcher raised to fame not only in Australia but internationally. This is no surprise considering the duo signed a record deal with Warner Music and their first single ‘Do It Now’ reached gold status. To top it off, Mashd N Kutcher have received tens of millions of views across social network sites and global media coverage from CBS, TIME, Ashton Kutcher, The Discovery Channel and various notable newspapers, television shows and blogs.

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So be sure to catch them Friday August 7 at the Sandstone point Hotel. Tony Boyd at the Bribie Bowls Club 7pm Saturday August 8 Tony Boyd is a Sunshine Coast based musician that specialises in classic rock and pop cover songs. Originating from Melbourne, Victoria, Boyd had four years residency at the Crown Casino and three years at the Australian Open Tennis. Now the musician travels along the coast of Queensland as a function and wedding entertainer with experience in DJ and MC work. Boyd features as a solo artist, duo, trio and band. During solo shows, Boyd uses a looping and harmonizer pedal effect to accompany his talented voice and guitar. Catch him this Saturday August 8 7pm at the Bribie Bowls Club. Alex Lloyd at Sandstone Point Hotel on Sunday August 23 Singer-songwriter Alex Lloyd has released six LP’s, ranked number one on Triple J’s Hottest 100 and is now setting out for his tour of the East Coast. Bribie’s new hotspot, Sandstone Point Hotel, is even making the list with a live show on August 23. His music has been described as “super-smooth contemporary pop” by www.ripitup.com With beautiful harmonies and powerful melodies Alex Lloyd is a must see this August. Jared Porter at the Blue Pacific Hotel on Sunday August 23 Jared Porter, country music talent, has definitely had a successful career. After winning Toyota Star Maker Porter has played at CMA world and the GlobaLive concert in Nashville. He has toured with some of the biggest names in Country and played at various Australian festivals. Porter has also released his debut album East to West and been announced the Golden Guitarist finalist for New Talent of the Year 2015 and a finalist for the Country Music Channels New Oz Artist of the Year 2015. Most recently, Porter has signed an international co-publishing agreement as a songwriter with God Whistle Music and Dan Hodge Music Nashville. So if you’re a fan of country music be sure to head down to the Blue Pacific Hotel on Sunday August 23

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Our Loggerhead Turtles Bribie is the nesting home of The Loggerhead turtle, Turtles begin to nest on Bribie around the end of November and can occasionally be found nesting as late as February. Here on Bribie where it is a little cooler, incubation can take as much as eight weeks. So all nests on Bribie should have hatched by the end of March. This poor Turtle has obviously been caught up in some discarded rope and her life has ended prematurely. She should serve as a reminded to all, that every piece of litter can do a vast amount of damage. Fisherman, weather professional or recreational, can sometimes be blamed for discarded ropes and fishing lines that get tangled around the turtles and cause them to drown. But let’s not forget the everyday person who neglects to tie their load to the dump and the general public that throw their litter where ever they are. We all need to be a bit more vigilant with our rubbish.

I would like to see another Keep Australia Beautiful campaign running along with lots more education for our younger generation and for our New Australian Immigrants that have not grown up with the same standards as us. It is up to each and every one of us to ensure that all our rubbish is put into the appropriate places. We want to keep all of our wildlife safe here on Bribie and all of us are accountable. Let’s see if we can all do our part in restoring Bribie to its litter free former self. If each of us can pick up a little litter every day, I’m sure we will have the most pristine area on The Coast. By Deb Neill

Common Problems In Dogs Barking – Part Two By Yvonne Bishop

Barking is probably the most common complaint to Councils. Reasons for barking 1. Boredom – this is another common reason dogs bark. Dogs were not bred to sit all day long in the back yard with nothing to do. A bored bark may sound flat and monotonous. This bark is directed at nothing unlike the attention seeking bark. Dogs have a lot of energy and the only way to release it is by barking, digging or chewing – all behaviours we do not appreciate. Dogs were bred for various reasons such as herding or hunting and so then to keep them confined all day is not an ideal solution. If you are leaving them home all day on their own provide activities for them, such as raw, marrow bones or scatter their food around the back yard so they have to work for their breakfast. Take them walking beforehand or play ball to tire them out, are a few suggestions. 2. Excitement – this bark is high pitch and continuous. Normally occurs when the owner goes out and then returns home. The dog is seen to be

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Ezy P.C. Sales is a family business run by Jordan Bennett and Marisa Bowes on Bribie Island in sunny Queensland (Brisbane) focused on the small details when it comes to quality and service, Ezy P.C. Sales and computer repairs offer an on-line computer store a Mobile Showroom in and around Bribie Island. We stock a large variety of computer spare parts and accessories plus we can also carry out repairs, virus removal and any other PC or Notebook repairs through our store at Shop 5/60 Hornsby Rd Bongaree. We are very professional in our approach and understand that when you have computer problems, you want them fixed quickly, so offer quick turnaround on parts and service. We love what we do – how many people can say that about their job. We relish a challenge and find it very satisfying to be able to return a computer to someone, knowing that it is running to the best of its ability.” With the help of Daniel & Jon who also handle repairs and callouts and Marisa and Tanya who looks after logistics, Jordan has allowed Ezy P.C. Sales to thrive on offering quality products at very affordable prices including Seagate, Western Digital, ASUS, Intel

and Microsoft just to name a few. We will Beat any advertised price on stocked items and do our best to beat any price on ordered items. The majority of our work is repeat business or word of mouth from satisfied customers as we go above and beyond to ensure all your issues are resolved before your computer is returned to you. We offer extended business hours opening from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm Saturday & Sunday and over the phone and remote support for minor issues.

A huge thank you to ou r valued customers for your support over the years! In January 2013 you m ade it possible for us to a home office to our cu relocate from rrent shop front. Since this time your su pport and word of mou have allowed us to co ntinue to grow and offe th referrals r additional services – many of wh ich have been reques te d by yourselves. As a result, we find ou rselves in a position wh simply run out of room ere we have in our current location and need to relocate to ensure we continue to meet both your current and future needs. From April 22nd you ca n Bongaree, directly acro find us at Shop 4B/60 Hornsby Rd, ss from the Post Office at Woolies. We look forward to offe ring you a wider range products at everyday lo of quality w prices, along with ad ditional services and of course a range of opening specials. Further updates to follo w All our details remain th e same. Ph: 3408 9525 Email: shop@ezypcsale s.com.au Web: http://ezypcsales.c om.au

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Bribie Island Photography Club This month we went on a mystery shoot organized by Ron LeHuray. We met in Maple Street, Maleny where he led us to the Maleny Botanical Gardens. It was a wet drizzly day but members were able to get some stunning shots of the gardens in the misty rain and of colourful birds in the aviary. “Mystery Shoot” was the theme for the month and Marj Webber was the first place winner with “Macaw”, photographed in the aviary. Marj Webber also produced a winning shot with “Fly Past” in the Open Colour print section. John Cupper won the Mono Projected Image, Open Projected Image and Mono Print with, Macaw by Marj Webber “I’m Cloned”, “Where Have You Been” and “I’ve Broken my Wing” respectively. New members have entered some admirable images and have received favourable critiques from judges as well as becoming place getters in several categories. I’m Cloned by John Cupper During the meeting Gordon Bentzen demonstrated the ins and outs of “Dropbox”, a very useful programme which keeps your files safe and easy to share. He also gave a demonstration on processing “automation’ in Photoshop by making use of “Actions” and also “Droplets” which is a very efficient way of applying such additions as a watermark to many, many images. Vince Bowser screened a very well produced and interesting slideshow on Africa. Our meetings are held at the Arts Centre in the Conference Room on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 pm. The first two meetings are free. New members are very welcome. Just come along or ring Gordon or Gail. Gordon - 3410 1279, Gail – 3408 9850 I’ve Broken my Wing by John Cupper bribieislandphotographyclub@gmail.com

Fly Past by Marj Webber

Where Have You Been? by John Cupper

Australasian Darter Anhinga novaehollandiae

Australasian Darters are large water birds 80 to 90 cm in length and common to our area and are found almost anywhere in Australia where there is water and sufficient food for them to eat. They are similar in appearance to cormorants but the neck is much longer. Because of the way they swim with only their neck and head protruding from the water they are often called Snake Birds. Males are almost black while females have a lot of grey on their bodies and necks. Their bills which are used for spearing fish are long and the edges are razor sharp. Much of their food is

consumed under water but the large prizes are brought to the surface. Big fish are flipped so that the head goes down first. Sometimes darters are seen perched in a tree struggling to consume a large meal. As well as fish they will also eat tortioses, frogs and insects. Nests are built in trees over water usually in Spring or Summer. The

Chick

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birds I photographed were nesting in Winter. Males begin the process of building the nest and decorating it with green leaves. After mating the females help with the finishing touches. Both parents incubate the 2 to 6 eggs and share the responsibility of feeding their young. The chicks are naked when born but after a few days are covered with a soft down. Half digested food is regurgitated to feed the young. The chicks are quite forceful in demanding food and put their heads well into the parent’s throat to collect their meal. I was lucky enough to witness and

Male feeding Chicks

Male Incubating

photograph the young being fed by the male parent. They are able to swim after about 4 weeks and fly at about 7 weeks after hatching. The young birds start to breed after about 2 years and live to 9 years or more. They are not a threatened species. Darters are often seen standing with their wings outstretched. This is when they are drying their feathers. Their feathers are not waterproof like in many other water birds. When they dive for food they need the extra weight of the water in their feathers to take them to the bottom of the

water where their food is found. After diving several times for up to a minute at a time, their feathers become waterlogged and they need to dry out as flying is difficult at this time. They spend a good part of their day drying and preening their feathers using the oil gland at the base of their tail in the process. When not breeding they can fly great distances using the thermals to travel up to 2000 km. On Bribie Island you are likely to see darters at any of the waterholes and sometimes on the beach. Article and pics by Marj Webber

Female Darter

Female Incubating

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BullANTZ Answers Telephone Call Scams on the Rise In addition to providing technology tips this month, we want to urge our readers to be aware of the large number of telephone call centre scams flooding our community. These unscrupulous businesses are part of organised crime units specifically designed to con you out of your money. They have done their homework and are aware that most PC users are only familiar with social media, internet browsing, photo galleries, etc., not the infrastructure or technical aspects associated with using these services. You may receive a telephone call from a swindler claiming they are from Telstra, Microsoft, or another legitimate telecommunications company. You will be told that your computer has a virus or worse still, your computer is infecting a whole customer network in the area! In order for them to fix the issue you will need to give them access to your computer and/or pay for them to repair the problem otherwise the virus will destroy your

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files and the files of others. They will attempt to gain your credit card details, identify information, etc. These are all SCAMs! A knee-jerk reaction from you is what they are hoping for. Telstra, Microsoft, etc. would never call or email you to say these things. They are unable to determine whether you have a virus on your computer or not. DO NOT give them any of your details and hang up. Be careful with your financial information at all times! If in doubt, don’t do it – trust your instincts or call Bullantz for advice.

For Windows 7 and 8 Users upgrading to Windows 10 is available free from Microsoft For those running XP or Vista this option is not available. For other Windows users wanting to upgrade, firstly make sure your Windows updates is turned on via the Action Centre in your Control Panel. Once all of your updates are installed there’ll be a flag in the bottom-right corner of your screen. Click on it and reserve your copy. If you’ve already reserved a free Windows 10 upgrade, but have no idea why it’s not available yet, don’t worry! Microsoft is rolling out the upgrade in phases, starting with the machines it knows will complete the task easily. Give it a few days or even a week or so. Doing a completely fresh install requires that you have your product key from the version of Windows that was on the PC before Windows 10. If you have Windows 7 or Windows 8

look for a sticker somewhere on your PC. If you are using Windows 8.1 the key may be embedded in your device. If that’s the case you’ll need the Windows product key that should have come with the paperwork or disks for your device.

Upgrade to Windows 10 – Yes or No? Yes, you should absolutely download Windows 10. It’s a new operating system that’s free and adds features you’ll like. New apps show how mature Windows have become. The Windows Store is mouse and keyboard friendly. If you are happy chugging along with your Windows 7 and don’t like using the apps of

Windows 8, etc., then it might not be for you. Whether you should install it right now is the question. Personally, I’d hold off for a few weeks until we get a more complete picture of the issues that are being reported during the Windows 7 to Windows 10 upgrade in particular. There are bugs in every piece of software, it’s just how serious they are and how fast Microsoft fixes them. However, if you don’t like it you can go back to your previous operating system. Make sure you visit their website first, view the introduction video and read the information before taking the leap. http://www.microsoft. com/en-au/windows/10

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1 Complete the grid so that every row, every column, and the nine 3x3 blocks contain the digits from 1 to 9.

4 Why did the inventor of man-hole covers choose round ones, since square ones were easier to make? 5 What is detailed below? It is greater than God, More evil than the devil, The poor have it, The rich need it, And if you eat it, you’ll die. 6 Each of the following sets of letters can be made into a real word by adding three letters to the beginning, and the same three letters in the same order to the end. For example, ANGLEM can have ENT added at the start and the end to become ENT + ANGLEM + ENT = ENTANGLEMENT.

_ _ _ERTAINM_ _ _ _ _ _ISCOVE_ _ _ _ _ _ROW_ _ _

2 Using the grid how M many words can you find? T A Each word must contain the central D and no E B letter can be used twice, however, the letters do I E not have to be connected. L Proper nouns are not allowed, however, plurals are. Can you find the nine letter word? Excellent: 54 words. Good: 40 words. Average: 30 words.

Can you complete these 5-letter words?

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_ _ _IOXID_ _ _ _ _ _ROCOS_ _ _

7 What has four legs and only one foot? 8 What is the next number in this sequence? 1 2 4 14 21 ___ ?

8 How many squares have been placed in the drawing below?

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August Monthly Horoscope

ARIES (March 21st-April 20th) The more you believe in yourself, the more others believe in you too. Remember this during August Aries. The new Moon on the 14th helps you formulate a new and improved game plan for yourself where you start to make decisions based on what’s best for you rather than everyone else in your life. You have been a people pleaser for the last three months in fact, but from now you start to be selfish and I back this a little. You’ll find out why when you achieve a personal work dream around the 23rd. TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st) You’re paying more attention to the little things than you are to the big things that are going on in your life and in the process you are missing out on some major opportunities. With Mercury bringing new and important faces into your life, you start to see that earlier in the year you were clearly aiming too low. Faith you show in younger people in your life this month pays dividends, especially the males of the zodiac. An apology from a family member will only be offered once midmonth, so think seriously about taking it. GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st) Events last month have left you feeling drained and confused. You no longer feel able to pretend that things are ok when they’re not and this is sure to lead to some major life changes. You’re finally starting to think outside the box from the 19th and you are willing to try your hand at jobs and lifestyles which never used to appeal to you. You see Gemini, you’ve changed as a person and so have your options. A new love interest comes at a cost to your current set up. CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd) You’re allowing others to push you to your limit when instead you should just be ignoring them. Why not try dealing with the personal issue which is really affecting your heart and mind. It’s sure to see you feeling far stronger and more positive than you have all year. Saturn, the planet of structure, helps you come to terms with your past from the 7th and you learn how to handle certain difficult signs in your life. LEO (July 24th-August 23rd) You share the sign of many of the royals who are very good at hiding their feelings and their secrets, but of course you’re not like that are you Leo? Why not try having some heart to hearts this month? If you do so between the 19th and 24th you should find some middle ground which was previously hard to find. Jupiter helps you find the strength to deal with family matters you usually ignore and, by the time this month comes to a close, you will have found a way to live in harmony. VIRGO (August 24th-September 23rd) You’re frightened because you’re not in control and yet previously this year, when you did have control, you didn’t know what to do with it. Try talking to the person you’re dealing with instead of negotiating with those close to them. It will cast you in a far more mature and approachable light. Some sort of office politics or professional confrontation needs to be dealt with before the 17th if you are to get things the way you want and need them. Accept all meetings to accommodate this. LIBRA (September 24th-October 23rd) There have been several mix ups in your life recently which have left the wrong people looking as if they are to blame. Try to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. I know you can handle what’s ahead this month with ease but you’re suffering from the 2nd with what is quite clearly a case of stage fright. Travel you make for work will help you make new contacts in high places, but try to make such trips on your own as others will only take away your glory. SCORPIO (October 24th-November 22nd) Don’t be afraid to spread your wings and try out a different social life this month. Last year you did it and look at the fun and spark you found. You’re only frightened now because Venus has made you care so much about what others think of you. You’re older and wiser and you know how far is too far to go. Problems with communications, computers and messages mean you’ll have to follow up everything yourself to make sure you keep a pristine reputation. An important offer can be made by the 28th if you do. SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd-December 21st) Why are you allowing others to judge you when you should be making up your own mind about the standards that you keep? As yet, no one knows the whole story anyway Sagittarius and they’re unlikely to until after the 23rd when the planets make us all more honest and respectful of other’s needs and desires. Your element of fire makes it hard for you to say no to what you want in love regardless of how it looks to others the last week of August. Just know how much needs to be kept behind closed doors. CAPRICORN (December 22nd-January 20th) You’re finally starting to mix with like minded people instead of making do with those who use you for their own needs. It’s taken a long time for you to get your self confidence back Capricorn, but here you are. Careful how you deal with children and the younger generation in your life, as they may take your criticism and advice more literally than you predict. An old flirtation creeps back into your life around the 24th, but do you still feel the same? Make this a month to continue with your dreams, not other’s desires. AQUARIUS (January 21st-February 19th) Why is it that you can’t stop thinking of the past? It’s because you still have unanswered questions about where things could have gone or can still go. You start to feel better equipped to both ask and answer questions as the week goes on and you no longer feel the need to explain your actions or decisions. Someone who wasn’t free becomes so from the 20th and throws into question what you think you want. Take your time. You think you have to rush, but the opposite is true. PISCES (February 20th-March 20th) Mercury has brought quite a few changes into your life over the last few weeks and months and you’re now starting to feel the strain that such dramatic actions can cause. Stay close to Scorpios and Librans who can help you remember who it is you wanted to be. By knowing the basic ground rules you want to adopt in life you start to build your confidence, which has been lacking of late, and clear vision is yours again.

SWIM ALL YEAR ROUND? SURE CAN! With winter upon us, many people have chucked in the towel when it comes to enjoying their pool. But does your investment really need to be left feeling unwanted throughout the “cooler” months? Is it possible to enjoy a warm swimming pool all year or at least for much of the year at an affordable cost? Well the answer is Yes! In this day and age, the affordability and efficiency of pool heating has improved significantly.... to the point where many people now are including heating as an automatic part of their project or are taking the opportunity to up-grade their pool and lifestyle by heating their existing pool. So let’s take a look at the options: First is the humble Solar Blanket. This is plastic blanket that looks like bubble wrap which spreads out and floats on the surface of the pool. Now one of the things a pool blanket is good for is Heat Retention. In other words, when the nights are cold, rather than allowing all of the days gained warmth to escape throughout the night, the blanket helps to retain a lot of the existing warmth and therefore maintain its temperature. During the day, a blanket is very efficient in summer when the sun is out and the days are long and hot. But this often when you don’t actually want much heating and a blanket can actually be a nuisance - it makes the pool too hot and the heat is difficult to control. During the cooler & colder months when you’re looking for a bit of extra heat, a blanket is really only good for increasing the ambient water temperature by around 2 to 3 degrees and then helping to hold it there - by retention. So in the colder months, that’s really not good enough. And in winter it doesn’t do anything to warm the pool. But a blanket is a great aid to other forms of heating - again because of retention. There are a number of different qualities, grades and thicknesses in pool blankets. Australian made blankets will usually have much better UV stabilisers than some of the cheap Chinese imports and offer better warranties accordingly. So when purchasing a pool blanket, make sure you are aware of the differences. Second on the list is Solar Heating - whereby a mat or “collector” is mounted on the roof of your home (or shed) and your pool water passes through the mat via a pump. The water in turn is warmed via energy (heat) being transferred through the mat as the water passes through. This process should be controlled by a thermostat system which can turn the pump on to heat the water to the desired temperature (as long as the conditions are favourable) and turn it off when the sun goes down or the conditions are not favourable. You’ll note that I mentioned

conditions being favourable. Solar heating is an extremely efficient and cost effective way to heat your pool. There are a couple of “issues” with solar heating however. The sun and available heat is not necessarily always conducive to providing the right levels of heat to take your pool to the temperature that you want it - particularly in winter. So it’s unlikely that solar heating will provide all year round swimming, (unless you don’t mind swimming in a chilly pool in May, June, July & August). It can also lose its efficiency when there is a continuous run of cool, cloudy or rainy weather. So occasionally you may lose the efficiency of your solar heating even in a month when you normally would be enjoying the benefits of warm water. Another issue today is “roof space” With more and more homes taking advantage of roof space for other energy use such as solar electricity and solar hot water systems for the home, there just isn’t the available or ‘right’ space on the roof anymore. Which leads me to the correct roof placement - the north facing roof. If you can’t use a north facing roof, or there just isn’t enough roof available, then east is second choice. West is next. ....And South?? Well only if you really really want solar and there is just no other option. But efficiency will be extremely low. So what are the other heating options? - Next month we’ll take a look at Gas and Heat Pumps and see why Heat pumps have become one of the most efficient and preferred forms of all year heating. Until next time... Russ Watson

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Hibiscus Harlequin Bug Tectocoris diophthanlmus

Harlequin Bugs are part of the Jewel Bug family and sometimes known as Stink Bugs. They have scent glands which produce an unpleasant odour when activated. If one bug releases the scent then others in the group will follow which makes for a place to be avoided. Females are orange with blue metallic patches and the males are red with blue markings. These markings vary with individuals. Harlequin bugs have two main

Harlequin Female guarding her eggs.

Brain training answers 1. SUDUKU

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Orange Harlequin with few markings.

potential predators. Birds wanting to make them into a meal are put off by their bright colours which are a warning sign of worse things to come. The unpleasant smell and taste are also a deterrent. Luckily for Harlequin bugs the other predator which is the mantis has eyes which are not able to distinguish the colour orange very well, so the bugs with the most orange have a better chance of survival. The spots make them more able to be seen. The main food plants for Harlequin

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4. A circular cover is the only shape that cannot fall through its own hole and, therefore, cannot be accidentally dropped into the hole 5. Nothing 6. ENT + ERTAINM + ENT = ENTERTAINMENT RED + ISCOVE + RED = REDISCOVERED ING + ROW + ING = INGROWING ANT + IOXID + ANT = ANTIOXIDANT MIC + ROCOS + MIC = MICROCOSMIC 7. A Bed 8. 18 squares. In the solution below you can see 6 squares in the middle, with another 12 squares around the outside.

Harlequin Female and Male.

Bugs are wild and ornamental hibiscus and cultivated cotton which is a relative to the hibiscus. They have become a minor pest to the cotton growers as they suck the sap from young shoots and damage the crops. Their mouth is tube like and they use this to suck up the sap. Females lay a cluster of eggs around a twig and will stay on guard for about 3 weeks. The nymphs when hatched

are a different colour to the adults and roam freely amongst the branches of their host trees. On Bribie Island Harlequin Bugs are very common during summer and you are likely to find them on almost any Beach Hibiscus tree during that time. Article and pics by Marj Webber.

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