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Is the growth sustainable? Just before this edition went to press I received an email from the Moreton Bay Regional Council media department with the subject heading “Moreton Bay Economy Strongest in State.” According to an analysis of 67 local governments by the Australian Local Government Association, Moreton Bay has Queensland’s strongest economy. Throughout the press release Moreton Bay Mayor Allan Sutherland spruiks the region with terms such as “forward momentum”, “strong economic growth” and “grow even stronger”. He says “confidence in the Moreton Bay Region is at an all-time high”, with more than 12,300 local jobs created in the last 12 months whilst attracting international businesses like Costco and Ikea. The press release also states that the Moreton Bay Region leads the state in residential lot sales and is in the top two council areas for lot registrations. Therein lies a dilemma. How long can Council keep pushing for more business and more residents without diminishing the amenity, beauty and liveability of the region? Or have we already passed the tipping point?
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rates increase of almost two per cent for most householders will be offset by some major capital works around the region. Mayor Allan Sutherland said Moreton Bay Regional Council’s $513 million budget for the 2015-16 financial year “continues the region’s strong focus on region-building infrastructure, jobs and delivering value for money for residents”. The average increase in total rates and charges for owner-occupier households over the next financial year will be 1.89 per cent. Seventy per cent of the region’s residential owner-occupiers will pay an extra 50 cents or less per week. Mayor Sutherland said the budget would help maintain Moreton Bay’s position “as one of the south east corner’s lowest rating local government areas”. “Doing what we can to reduce the cost of living for hard working families has been a priority for council,” he said. “We’ve continued to tighten our belt to find ongoing savings to deliver one of the smallest rate rises in Moreton Bay Regional Council’s seven-year history.” The budget includes a $151.7 million capital works program, $93 million for renewal and improvements of local roads,
Mayor Allan Sutherland and councillor Bob Millar (Division 11) have released Moreton Bay Regional Council’s 2015-16 Budget.
and $24 million for new parks and sport and recreation infrastructure. Another key component of the budget is plans for a university campus at Petrie. Corporate Services spokesperson Cr Bob Millar said the budget included an operating surplus of $39 million and was council’s fifth successive operating surplus. “Our total debt or borrowings are expected to be $390 million, which offset against council’s community assets are equivalent to a $27,622 mortgage on a $400,000 family home,” he said. “Our balance sheet demonstrates this is a council that is living within its means. “It’s that commitment to a strong and sustainable region that’s driving business confidence in our region and delivered more than 12,300 new local jobs in the last 12 months alone.” Read about budget funding highlights for your area at www.thewesterner.com.au
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Awards highlight hard working locals John Carter, Petrie
Going under the name Cyprien, John has been wrestling for seven years and will appear at the Homecoming II event at Bray Park this Saturday. I wanted to wrestle because... it’s almost like watching a super hero and a super villain collide every match. Who doesn’t love to watch a battle? What I enjoy most about the sport… Unlike in movies it’s not always your predictable ending and sometimes the bad guy actually wins. Qualities needed to become a good wrestler… Consistency and learning all the basics. A lot of people see we do flips and jumps. Anyone coming into the industry expects to do that straight away. It’s not the case. You learn to crawl before you leap, so to speak. The biggest misconception about wrestling... is “it doesn’t hurt”. Everyone has got this idea in their head that it doesn’t take a toll on your body. Is Cyprien a lover or a fighter? I’m honestly a lover, this is why I come to the ring with a rose. When I wrestle a match you’ll see me more have fun in the ring. I’ll more try and embarrass my opponent or get a laugh rather than use hard wrestling ability. The best piece of advice I have been given... To keep at it. A lot of people have either made fun of what I do or said I couldn’t do it. There’s no better feeling then proving naysayers wrong. When I was young the job I wanted to do when I grew up… Professional wrestler. Seeing these larger than life guys on TV getting cheered or booed always sent a shiver down my spine. Something most people don’t know about me… In my spare time I actually go to hospital and events to help out in my wrestling gear. It’s really heartwarming making someone’s day. If I could do one thing to make the world a better place... I’d honestly like to change everything. For example, having a dispute? Wrestle for it. World leaders having a dispute? Wrestle for it. I wouldn’t settle things with war or verbal yelling. What a world it would be if that’s how you could settle an argument! Homecoming II is on at Pine Rivers PCYC, Francis Road, Bray Park on 27 June from 6pm. Book tickets on 0421 578 342 or at www.sticky tickets.com.au/26358
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ments include being a member of her awards like this it’s very humbling and it he efforts of George Thompson and local Rural Fire Brigade, helping to run makes you feel good. Grace Lye have been recognised by a mentoring program for young girls in “It was a fairly complete surprise until the community they put so much Dayboro and Mt Mee, and fundraising for about half an hour before the ceremony effort in to help. the Cancer Council. because a couple of funny things happThe pair was named Resident of the She will soon start studying for a Bachened. I was sort of starting to tweak that Year and Young Achiever, respectively, at elor of Theology at this year’s Dayboro the Brisbane School Community Awards of Theology. in recognition of As an active their contribution member of her to the town. church, the Mt The Dayboro Pleasant resident District Progress co-founded a Friday Association gives night youth group the Resident of for high school the Year award to students. a community mem“I started it ber who has made up with the local a “significant contribution” to the Dayboro Young Achiever Grace Lye, with State Member for Pine Rivers Nikki Boyd, and chaplain probably Resident of the Year George Thompson. Photos by Nadine Andersen Photography. about a year or community. more ago. Since then we’ve been slowly something might be up.” Mr Thompson is currently president of getting bigger and bigger,” she said. Ms Lye was awarded for “outstanding the Dayboro Show Society, having been “It gives them (local youth) a safe place personal achievement” but said she had involved with the group for 15 years. and safe people to know they can trust no inkling she was in the running for the He has also volunteered on the P&C and they can have fun with, but know Young Achiever award. committee at Dayboro State School. they’re protected and valued. “I was very shocked and humbled. I Mr Thompson said he felt very privileged “We also teach them about God, letting didn’t see it coming at all,” she said. and honoured to be given the award. them know there’s a god who values them “I wasn’t even paying attention when “You do this volunteer work not to win as well. they were reading out the award until my awards such as what I won; you do it to “It’s been great and the kids just are mum basically glared at me and said, contribute back towards the community really having a great time and they keep “Pay attention”, because she knew I was and make the community that we live in a coming back.” getting it.” better place,” the Dayboro resident said. – Damian Staveley The 20-year-old’s long list of achieve“When you’re nominated and receive
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Remarkable stories from the dangerous early voyages to Australia – long before Captain Cook claimed it for the English – are revealed in The Savage Shore. Graham Seal’s book tells stories from the centuries it took to discover Australia through many voyages by the Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, French and Macassans. It is a gripping account of danger at sea, dramatic shipwrecks, courageous castaways, murder, missing gold and terrible loss of life, during a period of amazing feats of navigation and survival against the odds. Thanks to Allen & Unwin Book Publishers, The Westerner has three copies of The Savage Shore (RRP $32.99) to give away. For your chance to win send your name and contact details to: The Westerner Book Competition, PO Box 5189, Brendale BC, 4500 or email lee@thewesterner.com.au, Attn: Book Competition. Entries close 6 July.
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POLICE BEAT Steroid trafficking charges, Samford: A 43-year-old Samford Valley man is due to reappear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on 13 July on charges including trafficking and possessing dangerous drugs and unlawful possession of weapons. Police executed a search warrant at a Samford Valley address where they allegedly found 11 vials of steroids, unlawfully obtained prescription medication, capsicum spray and an extendible baton. The charges follow a four-month investigation, which also led police to a Brendale storage unit where they allegedly uncovered 923 vials of steroids and other medication. Break and Enters, Pine Rivers: Thieves attempted to break into homes at Drapers Road at Eatons Hill and Delawar Road and Ballyalla Crescent at Warner during the week ending 19 June. The thieves tried to gain entry to the dwellings by cutting security mesh, jemmying and kicking a front door, and removing a fly screen.
Stolen motor vehicles, Pine Rivers: A white Landcruiser vehicle and horse float was stolen from a car park at Leitchs Road, Brendale on 17 June. The vehicle has not been recovered. A silver PeeWee 50 motorbike was stolen from a house at Panorama Street, Bray Park on 17 June and has not been recovered. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Raising awareness of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is held annually on 15 June. Elder abuse is any act within a relationship of trust which results in harm to an older person. Common forms of elder abuse include emotional, financial and physical abuse and neglect. This year’s campaign, “Trust Your Instinct”, encourages people to call the Elder Abuse Helpline on 1300 651 192 for advice and support if they are concerned that a friend, family member or neighbour is experiencing elder abuse.
Neighbourhood Watch Awards: Pine Rivers Crime Prevention Unit is encouraging community members to nominate a worthy Neighbourhood Watch member or Neighbourhood Watch Police Liaison Officer for the Neighbourhood Watch Queensland Awards, honouring dedicated people who support crime prevention. Submit a nomination by emailing DCPC. PineRivers@police.qld.gov.au by 9 July. For more details go to www.nhwq.org.
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s a well-known real estate agent the late Peter Campbell was often the first point of contact for families moving to Albany Creek. Now a memorial garden named in his honour will be the first part of Albany Creek people walking into the suburb will see. Mr Campbell, who passed away last October at the age of 66 after battling cancer, was a long-time real estate agent and supporter of community groups and schools and a patron of the arts. A patron of the Albany Creek Garden Club, his passion for gardening led to the establishment of the memorial garden at Mahaca Park in Albany Creek. “We created a garden as a tribute to
him and for all his work in the past. His family I think were very pleased that we organised it,” Albany Creek Garden Club spokesperson Rosemary Leiss said. “He was involved in a lot of community organisations in Albany Creek and the surrounds and was very much involved in charities, and was very much interested in schools being involved in the gardening process.” Moreton Bay Regional Council provided 300 native plants and a dedicated park bench with a memorial plaque for the Peter Campbell Memorial Garden, which is located just near the border of Albany Creek (Moreton Bay) and Bridgeman Downs (Brisbane).
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here was once a time when Geoff Henderson wasn’t a member of the Samsonvale Rural Fire Brigade. But that was more than half a century ago. The then teenager joined his local bush fire group more than 60 years ago, a few fire seasons after moving to Kobble Creek. “I think I was a member before I was of legal age,” Geoff recalls. “I remember joining up in 1953 but I wasn’t 16 then. “In those days if there was a fire everybody turned up, no overalls... just whatever you had. A knapsack, a wet bag, green bush or whatever you had to fight a fire with.” The 76-year-old says the sense of community was galvanised by the spirit shown by local volunteer firefighters. “Everybody in the district, all the farmers as we were – dairy (and) banana farmers, pineapple growers – we were all friends and everybody knew everybody,” he said. “When there was a big fire around everybody would turn up if they could
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Geoff Henderson, left, with his son Craig, has been a member of the Samsonvale Rural Fire Brigade for more than 60 years.
and lend a hand. They knew damn well that one day it might be their turn to have a bad fire and they’d need a hand too.” A Life Member of the Samsonvale Rural Fire Brigade who also served as its First Officer, Geoff says there have been quite a few fires that have been “a bit blooming risky”. “One we had over at the southern end of Basin Road South we were there for five days on that,” he recalls. “I kept a record of all the blokes that were there and what equipment we had, and we put over 500 man hours into that.
“Only one bloke got a little bit of smoke inhalation and I was bloody proud of my effort there, as First Officer.” Family ties strongly bind the Hendersons to Samsonvale Rural Fire Brigade, with Geoff’s son Craig now the Brigade’s First Officer, and daughter-in-law Liane involved with the rural fire service at a regional level. When asked when he might retire, Geoff joked: “They won’t let me go!” Anyone interested in joining Samsonvale Rural Fire Brigade can phone 0408 614 921. www.thewesterner.com.au
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The first Dayboro Show was held on 13 rom livestock to laser skirmish, homeOctober 1956, with more than 1000 people made jams to helicopter rides and paying an admission fee the free-range poultry equivalent of 25 cents to to freestyle motocross, attend the one-day event. there have been a lot of “The first show was such changes at the Dayboro a wonderful success that Show over six decades. the second show was With its program of extended to a two-day event entertainment a mix of by adding several new modern attractions with sections and classes to the traditional favourites, this schedule,” Mrs Bond said. year’s 60th edition of the The Dayboro Show grew show is a far cry from the to be held over three days event which had humble but reverted back to a twobeginnings back in the day event in 2013. 1950s. This weekend’s show will Carmel Bond from Norm Kelly was the first president of the Dayboro District the Dayboro Show Society, which will feature horse events, fireworks, sideshow alley, farm Historical Society said host its 60th show on 4-5 July. animal and reptile displays, woodchopping, the inaugural show, a showcase of the fruits showbags, gold panning, trackless train rides, of labour of farmers in the district, was held sled dogs and pavilion and trade exhibits. almost one year to the day after the Dayboro War Entertainment highlights will include puppet Memorial Grounds opened in 1955. shows, Bumbles the Balloonatic Clown, comedy “As it was difficult to raise funds to pay for duo The Grannies, and live music from the likes the land, it was suggested that a Dayboro Show of Live Wired and Memphis Moovers. be held,” Mrs Bond said. The Dayboro Show is on 4-5 July at Dayboro The Dayboro Show’s first committee was Norm War Memorial Grounds, 3512 Mt Mee Road, Kelly (President), Eric Brander (Secretary) and Dayboro. For a full show schedule and ticketing Charles Kennedy (Treasurer), with Chris Henzell, details visit www.dayboroshowsociety.com Vicky Kelly and Vera Todd the Ladies’ Auxiliary.
Dayboro Showgirl Riley Lye, of Mt Pleasant.
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iley Lye would passionately spruik the merits of her local show even if she wasn’t this year’s Dayboro Showgirl. The 20-year-old has been attending the annual Dayboro Show since she was a child and would “be here enjoying it” even if she wasn’t the face of next month’s event. The Mt Pleasant resident said the family show, to be held on 4-5 July, was “a really good way of bringing tourists to Dayboro”. “I think anyone who lives in the city or in the suburbs has often got that interest to be a part of the country in a way, and the show is a nice way to give people that opportunity,” she said. “It’s very exciting for Dayboro to open itself up to such a wide range of people, from everywhere from Kilcoy, to Warner, to Brisbane.” Ms Lye believes smaller rural shows will always have a place in the hearts of show-goers. “The Ekka can be very overwhelming and a lot of people don’t go there because of the massive crowds... and because it’s expensive and easy to get lost and lose kids,” she said. “The Dayboro Show is much more personal. “I think it’s got a really nice range of all ages that it has an attraction for... but anyone would want to be there for the fireworks! “Especially across social media you see my generation picking up on advertising and promoting these events... and inviting their friends.”
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1 in 3 Australians will need blood, yet only 1 in 30 donates.
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local school choral group is the inaugural winner of an award dedicated to a much-loved Australian composer and educator. The Samford State School Senior Choir won the Harley Mead Encouragement Award at the Queensland Youth Music Awards held at The Gap on 4 June. It is the first time the trophy, named in honour of musician and composer Harley Mead, who passed away last September, has been awarded. Mr Mead worked throughout Australia and overseas developing music education programs for young musicians. His compositions, of around 100 titles, have been performed in Australia, Uganda,
Canada, Thailand, Argentina, New Zealand, England, USA and Malaysia. Samford State School music teacher and conductor Bridget Anese said the school choir had previously performed a number of Harley Mead pieces, including I Believe. “Harley was all about getting students to love singing, and to sing with passion and enthusiasm,” Ms Anese said. “The award was given to the choir who showed dedication to creating beautiful music with enthusiasm. I believe this shows the spirit of (our) Senior Choir well. “After talking to the students about who Harley was and what he meant to the music community, the students were very proud.”
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Former Powderfinger guitarist Ian Haug now plays with his childhood music heroes The Church. Photo by Malcolm Viles.
rather than the way I worked it out when I was a kid. “This tour we’re about to do in Australia we’re playing (1982 album) The Blurred Crusade the whole way through and that’s one of the records that I listened to when it was released.” Following eight shows across Australia in July, including two at The Triffid in Brisbane, The Church will embark on a 27-date tour of North America. “The audience (for The Church) over there is much bigger than what Powderfinger ever had,” Haug explains. “Powderfinger was playing to a lot of (Australian) expats whereas The Church definitely has fans in every country.
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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, 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 welcome. 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 or barbcook1@gmail.com. Web: www.samford writers.org WOODFORD MUSEUM AND ART CENTRE: Open 10am-3pm each holiday Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and 3rd Sunday (Market Day) of each month. Group visits & tours by appointment. Ph 5496 1389 or 5496 1092. 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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3 JULY Dayboro Show Presentation & Preview Evening including presentations for champion indoor exhibits at Dayboro Showgrounds. Phone 0429 896 941.
4 JULY Akmal on stage Comedian Akmal live at Eatons Hill Hotel. www.eatonshillhotel.com.au. WIN TICKETS at www.thewesterner.com.au
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NORTH PINE MOTORS in the North Brisbane area specialises in MASSEY FERGUSON, CASE IH and ISEKI tractors, along with the POWERUP Lawn care range of zero turns and ride on mowers. Require the services of an experienced Tractor Mechanic. This position requires an individual with previous experience mainly with farm machinery repairs in the 20 to 110 HP range of Tractors /Hydraulics and Mowers. The use of Electronic Diagnostic Tools with Massey Ferguson and Case IH tractors preferable. Very good remuneration package on offer with incentives. Ring 0438 191 752 OR apply and submit your letter of application and resume today to accounts@northpinemotors. com.au REAL ESTATE SALES POSITIONS AVAILABLE. We need individuals with a commitment to efficiently and ethically deliver high quality and professional outcomes for our clients and the business. In return, we will reward your efforts with a market leading incentive driven earning package with uncapped earning potential. We currently offer commissions splits of 70/30 , with no franchise fees. If you think you meet our needs then please call 3289-2828. Applicants with prior experience will be highly regarded. All communication is held in the strictest confidence.
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lans by a Samford horse riding club to construct a new storage shed is motoring along thanks to a partnership with a vehicle manufacturer. Samford Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) has received a funding boost as one of the first recipients of the Holden Home Ground Advantage community grants initiative. Zupps Aspley Holden’s James Malone presented Clare Emerson from Samford RDA with a cheque for $9000 on 12 June. Riding for the Disabled provides horse-
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riding lessons for children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. Samford RDA Secretary Jane Marsh said the grant would help to fund a dedicated tack shed for storing saddles and riding equipment at the group’s headquarters at the Samford Showgrounds. “As a not-for-profit group committed to assisting people with disabilities to achieve the best they can, we are very pleased to have been successful in securing this funding,” Ms Marsh said. “As well as allowing us to improve facil-
ities at the centre, a dedicated tack shed conveniently close to where the horses and riders prepare for lessons will mean much less manual labour for our volunteers.” Construction of the new shed at Highvale is scheduled to begin in July. Grants of up to $100,000 are being awarded to sporting clubs through the Holden Home Ground Advantage scheme. Applications for the next round of funding close 31 August. Learn more about the grants programme at www.holden.com.au/ homegroundadvantage. www.thewesterner.com.au
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Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a drag for married couple T hey are a rarity on local drag racing tracks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a husband and wife with a shared need for speed. Joynerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grant and Debbie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rourke have been burning rubber and speeding along tracks across the country for more than two decades. They are the only married couple in professional-level drag racing in Australia. Grant is one of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best drivers in the Top Doorslammer category, winning a round of the national drag racing tour last year in Adelaide. Currently the lone female Group 1 professional racer in Australia, Debbie competes in the Top Alcohol bracket with a career best fifth place in the Australian championship. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We took the plunge and bought a car and did it together and started in Sydney about 20 years ago after watching a
number of events and getting a bit of a buzz,â&#x20AC;? Debbie recalls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We worked our way up the ranks from the slower cars right up to the professional rankings of where I am now.â&#x20AC;? One of Grantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career highlights was having â&#x20AC;&#x153;the quickest small box sedan in the world for two to three years back in the late-90s and early 2000sâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What keeps me in it (the sport) is the challenge to do better, go faster than your last run at your last meeting,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It certainly comes down to refining and tune ups with the best parts you can buy.â&#x20AC;? Debbie agrees drivers are â&#x20AC;&#x153;always on that quest to go quicker.â&#x20AC;? The Australian National Drag Racing Association championship starts in July at the Hidden Valley track in Darwin. Grant and Debbie finished fourth and seventh in their respective national
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championship categories last season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a few dramas along the way this year,â&#x20AC;? Debbie explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were subject to a robbery at the beginning of the year and quite a lot of our inventory was stolen, unfortunately. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had to recover from that and we were probably not where we would like to be (in the championship).â&#x20AC;?
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e says off-road triathlon is a big challenge but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one that Max Neumann has accepted with aplomb. The 20-year-old from Mt Samson, pictured, is getting ready to compete at the ITU Cross Triathlon World Championship in Italy. A promising triathlete who used to train with Olympian Emma Jackson and has previously raced in France, China, Fiji and New Zealand, Neumann competes in both the on-road and off-road (cross) forms of the sport. He says the off-road format is tougher, noting the bike leg â&#x20AC;&#x153;is mainly the biggest differenceâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Normally in triathlons you just sit in the bunch and the ride can be pretty cruisy some days,â&#x20AC;? Neumann explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With offroad itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always full gas the whole way, up and down with sharp climbs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always got to be on your toes in off-road tri or youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be off your (handle) bars and fall into a creek. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you get off the bike your legs are absolutely wrecked, and then youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to run a 10km trail run with creek crossings and all these other obstacles.â&#x20AC;? The cross triathlon world championship www.thewesterner.com.au
event in Sardinia in September will be one of the most scenic race routes that Neumann has tackled. It consists of a 1.5km swim in the Mediterranean Sea, followed by a 30km bike ride on sandy and off-road tracks in a nature park, finishing with a 10km run on beaches and sections of bush trails. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not expecting anything too big but (to finish) top 10 or around that I would be pretty stoked,â&#x20AC;? said Neumann, who placed third behind Courtney Atkinson and Ben Allen at the Oceania Championship in February. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be hoping to improve over the next few yearsâ&#x20AC;Ś as I get a bit older.â&#x20AC;? A well-performed runner from a young age, Neumann says a key to his continued development in triathlon was improving his swimming, which he only started at the age of 16. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I used to do a bit of orienteering back in the day and that was probably the perfect training for off-road triathlons,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a hard journey to get my swimming up. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taken four years and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m still going.â&#x20AC;? Neumann will ramp up his preparations for the cross triathlon world titles with races in China and Japan next month.
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