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ANZAC spirit close to home I have never picked up a rifle to fight to defend my country in an armed conflict but I imagine war to be like a cancer – eating up good people from the inside. War is also like a cancer in that almost everyone knows someone who has been affected by it. Whether it’s a relative who served in a war or a peacekeeping operation overseas, or defence force personnel we live near or play sport with, almost everyone in our community would know someone with military links. That is why it is important for Australians to pay respect to the men and women who have served our nation, whether it be in Europe, Asia, the Middle East or Papua New Guinea or those just starting careers in the military, each ANZAC Day. This edition of The Westerner features a number of stories about how local people and communities are honouring the spirit of fallen diggers both in their own back-yard and also abroad. You can also win some great First World War-themed books on page 17 of this paper. For a list of ANZAC Day services around the district and to read The Call, a poem about war written by Highvale poet Ray Wilson, visit www.thewesterner.com.au – Lee Oliver, Editor
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Heather Clarke, Cedar Creek
Heather, pictured with her husband Kit, is an Australian dance expert and historian who hosts early colonial Australian dance events in Samford Village every two months. My fascination with early colonial Australia began… in childhood when my parents took me to visit historic places in and around Sydney – the beautiful house at Elizabeth Bay, Governor Macquarie’s stable... and the convictbuilt Hyde Park Barracks. What I find most interesting about English colonisation of Australia… In the late-1700s and early-1800s dancing was one of the most popular forms of recreation at all levels of society. Some of the defining elements in Australian colonial dance… are its very social nature and its obvious relevance to events and people of the time. An example of this is the dance ‘Botany Bay’, which was published in London in 1788, the year the colony was founded. It is important to keep this part of Australian heritage alive… as it gives us a richer cultural identity, a sense of who we are; it allows us to understand our forebears and find a place within the many traditions which frame our community. Above all the dances are great fun and are still as relevant today as they were 200 years ago. The types of colonial dances offered at Samford… are country dances, said to be the most social and happy of all dance forms. They are related to bush dances – you don’t need a partner, just come along and dance. Something some people might not know about me... is that my greatgrandparents came to Queensland in the 1860s and settled at Mapleton, giving the village its name after having first travelled to Canada. When I was young the job I wanted to do when I grew up… was physiotherapy. I wanted to help people, which I now do through dance – dance is proven to be highly beneficial in so many ways, both physically and psychologically. The next Australian Colonial Dance is at the Farmers’ Hall, corner of Main Street and Cash Avenue North, Samford Village on 26 April from 2pm to 4pm. Musicians and dancers are welcome. For a schedule of dances visit www.colonialdance.com.au
People like Ken Cullen, Mark Orreal, Bill Gibson and Bill Studley have been the driving force behind the Samford Avenue of Honour.
Dawn of landmark war memorial
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fter three years of hard work, the Samford Avenue of Honour will be officially opened on ANZAC Day at an event organisers predict will attract thousands of people. One of the biggest memorial pathways of its type in the country, the 700m-long trail will provide a space for reflection and remembrance. The organisations behind the project – Samford RSL, Samford Lions Club, Rotary Club of Samford Valley and Moreton Bay Regional Council, as well as an arborist and an artist – put an emphasis on symbolism in the design. Twenty hoop pines were planted to represent the 20 local men who served in either of the two World Wars or the Korean conflict. Eighty smaller trees were planted to
bring the total to 100, marking this year’s centenary of the Gallipoli landing – and the birth of the ANZAC legend. Three benches inscribed with The Ode have been placed along the path, while a large memorial includes a cenotaph and pillars representing bayonets and swords as depicted on the Australian military’s rising sun hat badge. Samford Avenue of Honour project coordinator Mark Orreal said the ANZAC ceremony at the memorial on Saturday next week would be a very proud moment. “It’s a good time to reflect and it’s a good area to reflect,” he said. “We’ve got people coming from all over Australia for the opening… from Perth, north Queensland, country New South Wales, Newcastle.” Another member of the Samford Avenue of Honour’s organising committee, Bill
Studley, said the centenary of ANZAC had captured people’s imagination. “It (the Gallipoli battle) was when Australia stood up, stood to be counted, and they weren’t found wanting,” he said. “All of a sudden Australia was a nation to be reckoned with. I think everyone can relate to the qualities of the ANZAC spirit, which are mateship, courage, larrikinism, nous, ingenuity.” Family and friends of defence force personnel can purchase a bronze memorial plaque to be installed into the Samford Avenue of Honour path, with around onethird of a total of 204 sites still available. A march will begin at 7.20am on 25 April near the soccer fields and move up the path to the memorial, where the ANZAC service will be held. – Damian Staveley
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Jack Hill, Bailey Roth and Lachlan McLean will attend ANZAC Day commemorations at Gallipoli.
Teens to honour Diggers
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ne hundred years ago young Australians their age headed overseas for what they thought would be the adventure of a lifetime. This time next week three local teens will travel to Turkey to retrace the footsteps of troops who fought and died in World War I. Jack Hill of Ferny Hills and Lachlan McLean and Bailey Roth of Albany Creek are three of 70 Queensland high school students who will attend the ANZAC Day centenary commemorations at Gallipoli on 25 April, after winning the Queensland Premier’s ANZAC Prize. Lachlan said visiting Gallipoli was “one of my bucket list places to go”. “It’s obviously a very nice destination but also there is a meaning behind the place and the sentimental value for Australians, it’s very meaningful,” he said. “I imagine that the families of the World War I veterans will be very emotional… and everyone in the defence force will be very emotional as well.” Relatives of both Jack and Bailey served in World War I. “My Great Great-Grandfather (George
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Everett) was in World War I… and there’s heaps of other family members that have participated in not just World War I but World War II and other wars,” Bailey said. “To be there for such a special landmark (event), it’s such a great opportunity we’ve been offered.” One of Jack’s descendents, Harold Anderson, was killed in action in France in January 1917, a few weeks shy of his 19th birthday. His nephew, air force navigator Leslie Dean Anderson, was shot down and killed in combat over Berlin in 1944 during World War II, at 20 years of age. “With the research I’ve been doing about this relative, finding out about how young he was and that he was trained as a grocer’s assistant, for him to die in a war it really rammed home the type of conflict it was,” Jack said. As well as attending the dawn service at ANZAC Cove students will visit sites on the Western Front in Belgium and France such as the battlefields of Somme, Ypres, Messines, Fromelles and Bullecourt and the Australian War Memorial at VillersBretonneux, where the names of 11,000 missing Australian troops are recorded.
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rifle, ammunition, fireworks and $54,000 in cash. The drugs seized have a street value of approximately $650,000. A 42year-old man was charged with possession of drugs, possession of proceeds of crime, unlawful possession of weapons and explosives, and possession of drug utensils. Missing person, Mt Mee: Police are searching for a 56-year-old man who is missing from Mt Mee. Raymond Westrop was last seen at his home at Florence Lane, Mt Mee around 10pm on 8 April. He is described as being frail, with white hair and green eyes. He is possibly wearing navy blue shorts, a red and blue top, white running shoes with green tipped laces, a polar fleece, and a camouflage rain jacket. Concerns are held for his welfare as he is suffering from a medical condition. Around 120 State Emergency Service volunteers and police, including the Police Mounted Unit, have so far failed to locate him.
Drug and weapons arrest, Warner: Detectives from Taskforce Maxima seized drugs, cash and weapons after a search warrant was executed at an address at Yellow Button Close, Warner on 1 April. The search followed investigations into activities of the Bandidos Criminal Gang. Police allegedly seized approximately 1kg of Methyl-amphetamines, vials of steroids, a small amount of cannabis, a shotgun, a
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he role that women on the home front played in support of Australian troops in World War I will be celebrated at the Samford Historical Museum on ANZAC Day. ‘Honour Our Heroes’ is the theme of displays at the museum on 25 April. Bev Campbell from the Samford District Historical Museum Society said local women and girls supported the war effort through their own handiwork. “The Museum Society will be remembering the role women played in providing and sending ‘comfort’ to ‘our boys’ to supplement their Army rations, such as socks, fruit cakes, biscuits, newspapers and more,” she said. ”For a gold coin donation, ladies and gentlemen can bring along their craftwork and join in on our ‘knitters and natters’.” Ms Campbell said a “must see exhibit” at the museum relates to wars from World
Students from the defunct Parker State School at Yugar knit goods for World War I soldiers in 1915.
War I to Vietnam, which is housed in the former Grovely Railway Station. Museum visitors can trace their family’s military history with the help of historian Charlie Nolan, books on local history will be available for sale, and refreshments such as ANZAC biscuits, jams, pickles and cakes will be available. Entry to the ANZAC Day event at the Samford Historical Museum on 25 April is free. The museum is at Station Street, Samford Village. Phone 3289 2743.
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he voices of two local singers will sound out at a site of monumental importance for Australian soldiers who fought during World War I. Clear Mountain’s Luke Krause and Upper Kedron’s James Higgins are members of the Voices of Birralee choir which will provide choral services for ANZAC Commemoration Services on the Western Front. The Brisbane-based community choir, selected to travel to France following a nationwide search, will sing at a dawn service at the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux and at a ceremony at the Digger Memorial at Bullecourt. The journey to France will be particularly poignant for both choristers.
and honour the memory of those who have served.” James, whose singing talent has taken him on tours of Canada and England, said ANZAC Day is “a day to remember those who fought, and why they fought”. “It’s an honour to be invited to participate in the commemorations,” he said. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Senator Michael Ronaldson, said Villers-Bretonneux, the location of the main ANZAC Day service in France, is “a site of great importance in Australia’s history”. “Some 2400 Australians became casualties in the fighting around VillersBretonneux in April 1918,” he said. Luke believes ANZAC Day is a chance
Clear Mountain’s Luke Krause and Upper Kedron’s James Higgins are members of a choir which will perform at ANZAC Commemoration Services on the Western Front.
One of James’s relatives, Kilcoy policeman James Bradley, served with the light horse field ambulance from 1914 to 1918, while three generations of Luke’s family have Australian military service. “This is an extraordinary opportunity for us to play a role in what is a significant event, not only for our nation, but also for France and other countries that have been affected by conflict,” Luke said. “It means a great deal to me personally to be a part of this choir, and to have the opportunity to use our music to enshrine
for Australians “to give thanks for our own liberty and freedom”. “It is an opportunity for us to reflect upon the significant loss and sorrow that war brings (and) to honour and express our gratitude to the thousands of Australians who have served, especially those who gave the ultimate sacrifice,” he said. Samford Valley’s Rochelle Manderson, who is heading to France as Voices of Birralee’s tour manager, said some songs the 31-member choir would sing, such as Danny Boy, were from the World War I era.
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Feelin We all want to feel good! Take a look over the next few pages to see what you can do to improve your health, fitness and wellbeing.
The student leaders at Genesis Christian College are Kirsten Schoenmaker, Benjamin Smith, Jessica Traves and Michael Reynolds.
The Mt Nebo State School captains for 2015 are Meg, Jasmin, Jazmin and Dylan.
FOR A HEALTHY START – “GET ALONG TO HEARTMOVES” Samford Valley is getting fitter and healthier following the launch of Heartmoves classes at the Lifestyle Centre in February. Classes are small groups, designed for increased individual attention from the instructor, to help you with exercise technique and assist you with exercises for your own level.
What is Heartmoves & Who Is It for? Pine Rivers State High School’s student leadership team is comprised of Chelsea Humbler, Syed Zaid Nizami, Jaidyn Griffin, Caitlyn Heathwood, Kate Tomsett, Jayden Imoda, Ryley Schneid and Brooke Reilly.
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“A Charm of Magpies” (Icon Books, RRP $49.99) is a collection of three fascinating miscellanies. “The Science Magpie” is Simon Flynn’s collection of enthralling facts, stories and poems from science’s history. Search for stolen masterpieces, explore the first museums and learn the secrets of forgers with Marc Allum’s “The Antiques Magpie”. With acclaimed nature writer Daniel Allen, join naturalists, novelists and poets as they explore the most isolated parts of the planet in “The Nature Magpie”. For your chance to win “A Charm of Magpies” box set send your name and contact details to: Charm of Magpies competition, PO Box 5189, Brendale BC, 4500. Entries close 27 April.
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Heartmoves is open to everyone, especially if you haven‛t exercised for a while and this program has been specifically developed to be safe for people who have health risk factors including high cholesterol, high blood pressure or are overweight or have a stable chronic illness, such as heart disease, arthritis and diabetes. The exercise program has been designed by health professionals and is led by specially trained instructors who can tailor the program to the needs of their clients, allowing for easy and enjoyable sessions that don‛t strain the body. The program focuses on delivering safe, low to moderate intensity work-outs.It‛s also a great way to meet new people and after class we enjoy coffee and a chat.
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Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 10am (1hr class) VENUE: Lifestyle Centre, 225 Mt Glorious Rd, Samford Cost: 3 class pack -$40* 6 class pack-$70* *No restrictions on pass use. 12 class pack-$120* Casual -$15 If you would like to come along to a small group Heartmoves class please contact Rebecca on 0434954130 or email info@fit-together.biz www.thewesterner.com.au
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i ng Go o d? Five healthy eating habits Good nutrition should be forefront in your mind when planning family meals... Eye appeal on the plate An appealing plate entices the eater and can add to the fun of the meal. Plan your meals around colourful fruits and vegetables and you have a plate of good nutrition. Eat what you grow Growing your own fruit and vegetables is a great way to get a variety of nutritious foods into your diet. Those picky eaters will look forward to eating their veggies if they helped plant, water and harvest them. Meals: A family affair Another great way to spark children’s interest in eating healthier is to include them in the preparing of the meal. Not only will they learn about healthy eating, you will have special family time together. Know your food pyramid The ‘food pyramid’ is a handy guide when you are planning meals. It takes the guesswork out of how many servings of each food group makes for healthy eating. Invest in healthy cookbooks There are many health conscious cookbooks on the market today. When you invest in one or two cookbooks geared toward a healthy lifestyle, you and your family will enjoy looking through the Autumn Lockwood, Isnare different recipes to find healthy weekly menus everyone will enjoy.
Rolfing can reverse ageing
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ou’re probably too familiar with the obvious effects of gravity, which cause the stiffness and tightness we call ageing. This stiffness is actually caused by lack of good quality movement. So you start to exercise. The problem with taking on more movement to ease your stiffness is that you don’t really recognise the places where you are stuck. So you will move around those restricted places rather than through them. Often restrictions are from an old injury that has healed, but is not fully efficient. Years later, your movement patterns still reflect the result of a relatively minor injury. This is because the first thing your body and mind does after an injury is to find a way to move that doesn’t hurt. People frequently say, “I hurt my knee three days ago, but it’s okay now.” Things don’t heal in three days – it just took your body and mind three days to learn how to walk in a way that didn’t hurt. The new way of walking is usually less balanced than the old, to spare the injured knee stress. The knee then heals at its own pace, out of your awareness. The new walking pattern has been developed subconsciously, to keep pain out of your focus. www.thewesterner.com.au
Unfortunately, it is not automatically changed back after the knee heals. The unbalanced pattern becomes your new pattern. But we don’t have to accept this – frequently Rolfing can reverse these effects and help you feel younger again. Developed around 50 years ago by American biochemist Dr. Ida P. Rolf, Rolfing is a holistic medical treatment for soft tissue manipulation in which changes in body posture and body structure can both be achieved by manipulating the myofascial system. Mt Samson health practitioner Su Tindall from Wellness on the Move, pictured, is a local expert in Rolfing. She is also highly experienced and fully qualified in offering remedial massage services, Chi Ball instruction and facial fitness training. Phone Su on 0409 637 082 and visit www.wellnessonthemove.com.au
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Feeling good! 6 Week KICKSTART Weight Loss Program
Our 6 week weight loss program includes: • Fortnightly visits with our Nurse prac oner who specialises in weight loss op ons • 1-1 weekly session with our specialised personal trainer, (Dip in Fitness, Yoga and Pilates Instructor.) • Weekly Group Exercise session, choose either Yoga or Fitcamp, small supervised classes that cater for beginners, seniors and those new or returning to exercise. • We will provide you with the ongoing support and guidance to help you reach your weight goals.
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Ditch the workout and join the party! EATONS HILL 551 Southpine Rd Mondays - Zumba 7.00 - 8.00pm Tuesdays - 1/2 Zumba Toning, 1/2 Zumba 9.30 - 10.30am Wednesdays - Zumba 7.00 - 8.00pm Thursdays - Zumba 9.30 - 10:30am
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Samford Village health clinic is celebrating its first birthday by hosting a special open day on Saturday 2 May, with free giveaways and reduced price treatments for one day only. Radiance Clinic owner Jacqueline Smith says her staff are “excited to be celebrating our first birthday”. “This open day is to say ‘thank you’ to our clients who have supported us over the past year,” Jacqueline said. “Hopefully they will be able to get a free treatment and drag a girlfriend along for a bit of fun trying something new. “It’s a great time to ask all those questions with our experts, all in one place to answer everything.” Clients, friends and visitors are all welcome with great Open Day specials such as free brow sculpting, half price spray tans, free skin analysis and 30 per cent off Coolsculpting, to help you eliminate your stubborn fat. Come for a browse or book one of the special services. Radiance Clinic went through a major re-brand after purchasing skin treatment specialists, Advanced Skin Solutions, a year ago. Since them, owner Jacqueline has added new specialists, new equipment and new cosmeceutical lines of skin care to treat all challenges faced by men and women. “We want to achieve results with our clients, whatever they might be, whether it be skin care, weight management or overall health and wellbeing,” Jacqueline said.
Jacqueline Smith, Michele Thomas and Dianna Smith, three of seven beauty practitioners at Radiance Clinic at Samford Village.
“When it comes to skin care we want all of our clients to achieve younger, brighter and smoother skin. “We have all the expertise, qualifications and options to make it happen; we love being part of our client’s journey.” Radiance Clinic is getting results and providing clients with options they have never had before. With body treatments, massage specialists, a paramedical aesthetician and a registered nurse, non-invasive facial structural remodelling system and new IPL and microdermabrasion machines, Radiance is setting the benchmark in health and beauty clinics. Radiance Clinic also has new and extended trading hours – open late on Tuesday nights until 7pm and open on Saturdays until 5pm. The clinic is located at 7 Main Street, Samford Village. Bookings are essential for treatments by phoning 3289 2997.
True wellness starts here
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rue North Wellness at Albany Creek is a new and innovative health concept: a one stop shop for all your health and fitness needs. The exercise and health clinic offers a range of health practitioners including exercise physiologist, specialised personal trainer, dietician, diabetes educator, psychologist and Pilates instructor. The difference between a normal gym and True North Wellness is that all sessions are supervised and exercise is prescribed to cater to each person’s individual needs, whether you want to lose weight, reach your fitness goal, manage diabetes or recover from illness or surgery. As an accredited exercise physiologist Vicky Graham has the knowledge and 25 years experience to help people with special medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer or injury rehabilitation. The Draper local is passionate about helping people to improve their health and fitness and uses health coaching to support clients with their specific health needs. Kelly Pope was motivated to become a Pilates and specialised trainer when she was dealing with chronic back and neck pain after 29 years in the defence force. Kelly, from Albany Creek, understands
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QUIT SMOKING (Life me Guarantee) We also specialise in helping people: Lose Weight; Overcome Anxiety; Manage Anger; Heal from Past Rela onships Book a FREE ½ hour session! Call Maureen on 1300 619 684 Kelly Pope and Vicky Graham.
that exercise is truly medicine when prescribed at the right level for each person. Her group sessions cater for people of all ages getting back into exercise. One-on-one consultations or health packages are available for exercise health coaching, personal training, physiology, dietician, diabetes educator and psychologist. Small group sessions include Yogalates, a combination of Pilates, yoga and stretching, Fitcamp (strength, cardio and flexibility) and Functional Fitness, ideal for increasing balance and strength. True North Wellness offers a relaxed, welcoming and non-intimidating environment where you can get the expertise and support you need to help you reach your health and wellness goals. Drop in or call for a chat at 5/691 Albany Creek Road, Albany Creek to see how True North Wellness can help you reach your health potential. Phone 3325 3678.
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F The Gunman Every actor wants their franchise, or to put it one better, every actor wants the Liam Neeson/ Taken arrangement. The guarantee of a big box office draw and a constant pay cheque are very enticing. Sean Penn is a great actor but he’s never been a hit at the box office. Oscars and critical acclaim are one thing, but big budget smash hit movies are another. The Gunman is an attempt by Penn to enrich himself from the royalties of the box office, while retaining his artistic and moral sensibilities. The opening minutes set the film up well and give the false impression it’s going to be good; broadcast footage of the Congo upon collapse, civilians caught up in the crossfire, rebels and militia murdering anyone they can. The ground has been laid for a decent political thriller. Penn plays ‘Jim’, an assassin taking out corrupt mining ministers who are exploiting the people and sucking the land dry. Fast-forward to eight years later and Jim has returned to Congo to dig wells for impoverished communities – and atone for his past sins. Apparently you can murder as many Africans as you want, as long as you show up later on and help build schools and not murder anyone else. Jim is soon being hunted by other assassins. Oh no, who can he trust? What is real? Where will it all end? What begins as a John le Carre-esque story of international intrigue and geopolitics soon turns into a bad Rambo film; lots of corpses, Penn surviving impossible physical trauma and every death defying escape more ridiculous than the last. If you liked the Bourne films, Taken and the new Bond films with Daniel Craig you might enjoy The Gunman as it recycles a lot of their material. But as its own film it’s non-existent, just a derivative taking on other successful formulas. There is one other aspect of The Gunman that is deserving of attention: Sean Penn’s body is impressive. I cannot deny that I was absolutely horrified by and in awe of his arms and the veins that run underneath them, which are the size of fire hoses. His pecs and abs converge to form a diamond of masculinity in the middle of his chest and all of this is simply terrifying considering the man is 54-years-old. You tend to notice these things because Penn is half-naked throughout most the film, a pure vanity project to remind people who good he looks, and to remind Hollywood that he’s ready for more action movies. 4/10
irst it was a classic Hans Christian Andersen tale, then it became an iconic animated film. Now the magical story of a young mermaid has been adapted for a new familyfriendly production by one of Brisbane’s longest running theatre companies. Almost 180 years after it was first published as a book and 26 years after Disney brought it to life on movie screens, The Little Mermaid Jnr. has re-surfaced at Brisbane Arts Theatre. It’s the story of a mermaid, Ariel, who lives in a magical kingdom under the sea, yet longs to leave her watery home. Blocking her path to the ocean’s surface is her father and sea witch Ursula, played by Bray Park’s Natalie Mead. Mead “grew up” with The Little Mermaid movie, noting Ursula was on her “bucket list of roles I’ve always wanted to do”. “It (the role) is a complete departure for
me because normally I don’t get cast as the evil person,” she said. “This is the first evil role that I’ve got to play – and I’m having so much fun. “Because she (Ursula) is so iconic I have tried to play her as most people would remember (her) from the film, but with my own added flair. “It’s very nice when the lights come up and people see me in my costume for the first time. I get audible gasps. “I have lots of kids come up to me and say, ‘You’re my favourite’ (character), which is lovely.” The first Disney show to be staged at the 78-year-old Brisbane Arts Theatre, the musical features songs from the film such as “Under the Sea”, “Part of Your World” and “Kiss the Girl”, as well as three new tunes from the Broadway stage show. Strathpine’s Nikhil Singh, Cashmere’s Micah Rustichelli and Bunya’s Siobhan
Nikhil Singh, Micah Rustichelli, Natalie Mead and Siobhan Smith feature in The Little Mermaid Jnr.
Smith also feature in The Little Mermaid Jnr., which runs at Brisbane Arts Theatre at Petrie Terrace until 30 May. For tickets and show times phone 3369 2344 or visit www.artstheatre.com.au
Australian acts headlining music fest
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he Urban Country Music Festival has expanded its horizons, with an even wider range of artists of varied genres to take to the stage in May. But its country roots are not forgotten, with favourite Lee Kernaghan returning for his eighth performance at the Caboolture festival. Also headlining the three-day event next month are Beccy Cole, Augie March, Sunny Cowgirls and British India. Alternative rock band Cloud Control, which has grown to become one of Australia’s many successful musical exports, is another featured act. Originally from the Blue Mountains in New South Wales, the four-piece group has supported international acts such as Arcade Fire and Vampire Weekend. After living in the UK for a few years, building up a fan base in Europe, the band has returned home to Australia to produce its third album. Speaking from his home in Sydney, Cloud Control drummer Ulrich Lenffer said he is looking forward to the eclectic lineup at the Urban Country Music Festival. “I think that creates a crowd that is a bit more receptive… I’m really excited,” he said. Forming in 2006, Cloud Control’s first album Bliss Release was released in 2010 to critical acclaim and eventually won the Australian Music Prize. A second album, Dream Cave, was also met with praise. Lenffer said Cloud Control’s new album
is coming along “pretty well”, with the band opting to forgo the pressures involved with the last release and ensuring they have more fun in the process of creating their third record. “This time we set up a little studio. We just have a space, bought a bunch of gear, thought about actually trying to do it ourselves,” he said. “It feels like you can just clock in and clock out whenever you want. You don’t have to worry about paying for rehearsal spaces and all that kind of stuff. “What we decided, in the middle of
(making) Dream Cave, where you write the album is quite important, I think, just to your frame of mind, stylistically. Already the (new) stuff we’ve been producing is a bit more up-tempo, bit more fun.” Dream Cave saw Cloud Control become more adventurous with the use of electronic elements. Lenffer said they have made it easier to create and experiment this time around with new gear purchased to “spark the imagination with a different palette”. “But that said what actually makes it onto the album could come down to what we like the most, which could be a folk song,” he said. The Urban Country Music Festival is on 1-3 May. Tickets start at $35 for adults and can be purchased from www.urban country.com.au – Damian Staveley
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Alternative rockers Cloud Control will perform at the Urban Country Music Festival at Caboolture on 2 May.
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DAYBORO MARKETS: 1st Sun of the month, 8am, cnr Williams & Heathwood Streets. Find a bargain, new or pre-loved, fresh produce & plants. New stallholders welcome! Site fee $15. Contact Steve 3425 2456 or Lexie 3425 2260. All monies raised go to chosen charities and the local community. DAYBORO MENS SHED: meets Mondays 10am-4pm. Woodworking, metalworking & involvement with other community groups. Contact Mike 0435 204 456 or Don 0407 321 770 or email dayboromensshed@gmail.com
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EARLY AUSTRALIAN COLONIAL DANCE: in The Farmers Hall, Main Street, Samford Village, Sunday 26 April from 2-4pm. Music by Moreton Bay Symphony Orchestra. No experience, costume or partner required. Tickets: BUNYA TOASTMASTERS CLUB: meet 1st & $10, concessions $5. Ph 3289 4708. www. 3rd Wed of month, 7pm at Aspley AFL Club, colonialdance.com.au Graham Rd, Carseldine. Develop leadership & GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY: communications skills in a supportive, friendly Queensland Community Care Network is looking for people who can spare one hour a fortnight to environment. Ph 3889 6335 or 0409 053 455. visit older Australians in aged care facilities. Ph CARAVAN CLUB: trips away for 1 week each 3040 0287 or email kieran@qccn.org.au month. Destinations within 300km of Brisbane. Use your caravan more often, make new friends MEDITATION IN THE ZEN TRADITION: in and enjoy an active lifestyle. Ph Annette 3264 Samford every Tuesday, 7pm to 8.30pm at the old Catholic Church, cnr Samford & Camp 1309 or Jean 3882 6748. Mountain Rds. Individual instructions each night. @CREATIVESAMFORD: A community group Beginners welcome. $5 donation requested. whose aim is to increase the visibility of the arts Phone 3298 5094. in the local area. We have regular activities and events throughout the year. Go to www. MOVIE IN THE PARK: “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” screening at John Scott creativesamford.com for full details. Park, Main St, Samford Village, Friday April 17. DAYBORO ART GALLERY: Cnr Williams St & Live entertainment, face painting, food stalls Mt Mee Rd, Dayboro. Open daily 10am - 3pm. from 5pm; movie from 6.30pm. Entry by gold Paintings, pottery, art. Ph 3425 2000. coin donation. DAYBORO LIONS FAMILY MOVIES: “Paddington” screening Sat 18 April at Dayboro Community Hall at 7pm. Doors 6.30pm. Cost $6/person, $18/family. Phone 0466 619 660. For movie schedule email dayboro.lions@gmail. com
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SAMFORD ART & CRAFT ASSOC: at the Slab Hut, John Scott Park, Main St, Samford. Wide selection of locally produced art and craft items. 10am-4pm, 7 days a week. New members welcome. Ph 3289 3113. www.theslabhut samfordartandcraft.com.au SAMFORD DISTRICT HISTORICAL & MUSEUM SOCIETY: Museum open Wed and Sun 10am-3pm, Station St, Samford Village. Local & family history, research & displays. Group visits & tours by appointment. Ph: 3289 2743, email info@samfordmuseum.com.au; web:. www.samfordmuseum.com.au.
SAMFORD HASH: meets every Sunday at 5pm (summer) or 4pm (winter). One hour social walk or run followed by drinks & meal. All levels of fitness. www.samfordhash.blogspot.com SAMFORD RSL: A pension officer attends every Tuesday and Thursday 9am - 12pm at 6 Progress St, Samford Village. A JP is usually in attendance during those hours. Please call 3289 6928 for an appointment. Email to samford@rslqld.org re: our meetings and functions. SAMFORD VALLEY MARKETS: 2nd Saturday of month (excluding January), 7am-12pm, cnr Mt Samson Rd & Serendipity Drive, Samford. Fresh produce, arts & crafts, cakes inc. gluten free, plants, BBQ, morning teas, coffee. 40-50 stalls new ones welcome. Ph Kate 0414 550 302. SAMFORD WRITERS GROUP: meets the 1st Thursday of month. First-time or experienced writers, all genres. New members welcome. Email essential. Phone Barbara Cook on 3289 3046 or email theproofreadingguru@gmail.com. www.samfordwriters.org WOODFORD & DISTRICT POULTRY CLUB: welcomes new members. Enquiries to Di Neale 5498 9788. ZONTA CLUB OF PINE RIVERS: improving the lives of women & children locally & globally. Dinner meetings 2nd Wed of each month (except January), 6.30pm at Eatons Hill Hotel. Dinner $25pp. Phone 0413 451 764 or 0417 615 405 or email pinerivers@zontadistrict22.org
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NATIONAL SENIORS ALBANY CREEK: meets 2nd Friday of each month at Albany Creek Community Centre, Ernie St, Albany Creek at 5.30pm. Speakers, entertainment & interest groups inc. exercise, dining out, reading, craft, photography, movies, golf & more. Ph 3264 1509. www.nsaalbanycreek.org.au NORTH PINE POULTRY CLUB: All Breeds Show, Sale & Expo. Sunday 17 May at Main Pavilion, Dayboro Memorial Showground, Mt Mee Road, Dayboro. Rhode Island and Water Fowl feature, up and coming judges from the Feather Club Association of Queensland, and quality poultry for sale. Win a custom made Chook Tractor with equipment and your very own trio of Rhode Island Bantams. More details at www.northpinepoultryclub.com NORTH PINE POULTRY CLUB: Meetings and demonstrations 3rd Sat of every month from 9am-12pm. Next meeting: 18 April at Samford Community Centre. Ph 0419 842 250, like us on Facebook or visit www.northpinepoultryclub. com PINE RIVERS CATCHMENT ASSOCIATION: Activities relating to integrated catchment management. Meets 2nd Tuesday of month at Kumbartcho Sanctuary, 15 Bunya Pine Ct, Eatons Hill. Phone Graham 3264 5485. PINE RIVERS VIEW CLUB: meets 3rd Wed of month for lunch at Murrumba Downs Tavern, 10.30 for 11am. Interesting speaker. Outing 1st Wed of month. Ladies come and meet new friends. Vistors welcome. Ph Sandra 3425 2738 or Joy 3285 5989. PROBUS CLUB SAMFORD VALLEY: meets 3rd Thursday of each month, 10am at Samford Bowls Club. Guest speakers, monthly outings. Contact Val 3289 6443. SAMFORD AREA MENS’ SHED: meet every Tuesday at 9.30am for coffee and a chat, with guest speaker last Tuesday of the month, at Samford Showgrounds pavilion. Activities include woodworking, steelworking, gardening, photography, computers. Email: info@ samfordshed.org.au. Ph 0487 232 328.
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The trusted local name in septic and wastewater solutions for generations. The Name in Wastewater Jamie Maxfield 0427 374 392 jamie@maxfieldswastewater.com.au
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here is a good chance a local triathlete will represent Australia at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in three years time. With an eye to the future, Triathlon Australia has announced a squad of emerging talents that could deliver medal glory on the glitter strip in 2018. Of the 22-member squad, six athletes – Emma Jackson, Brittany Dutton, Kenji Nener, Matt Roberts, Gillian Backhouse and Sophie Malowiecki – are from the Pine Rivers Tri Sports Club. Dutton, 17, said it “would mean a lot to me” to emulate the feats of training partner and fellow Warner resident Jackson and compete at the Commonwealth Games. “When you put in a lot of hard hours of training every day of the week and can get the chance of competing in front of friends and family at such a big event, it’s something that only a few can experience,” Dutton said. “Being such a big event like it is, it’s always in the back of my mind when I am training and I use it as a motivator. “However, being younger than the others makes it a more tough long-term goal as I don’t have as much experience, but I am hopefully going to get more experience in the next year or two.” Dutton said training alongside Jackson, an Olympian who won a bronze medal in the team event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow last year, is “definitely a big motivator for me”. “I know how hard she trains, how many hours she puts in day in and day out, and I know that is what it takes to be able to represent Australia at such a high level,” she said. Triathlon Australia’s National Performance Director Bernard Savage is excited about the prospects of members of the Commonwealth Games Gold Squad racing on home soil. “For our athletes to get the chance to make this team for 2018 and to race in front of their family and friends will be a once in a lifetime opportunity,” he said. “We have some exciting talent in this Gold Squad, some of them who will be right in their prime and others who will be in a position to push for places on this team.” Dutton, who has been doing triathlons since she was five after following the path of older sisters Courtney and Maddison, has already won gold while wearing an Australian uniform, after her triumph at the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China last August. Backhouse, 23, who recently relocated to Brisbane from Armidale, is an ITU Triathlon World Cup winner and under-23 world championship silver medallist. Nener, 21, originally from Western Australia but now living at Warner, has also competed in the under-23 world championship final. A former state hockey representative, 18-year-old Malowiecki competed for Australia at last year’s world junior championships in Canada, while Albany Creek resident Roberts secured the Australian Junior Triathlon Series Championship in Tasmania in February. Roberts, 19, joins past winners Emma Jackson (2009) and Clear Mountain’s Sam Betten (2007) as an Australian Junior Triathlon Series champion. The Westerner, Thursday 16 April, 2015
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