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August 2011

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Contents Complete your Census ........... 4 News.............................................. 5 Letters to the Editor ................. 9 Politics ........................................13 History ........................................15 Council News ...........................20 Community News ..................21 Movie Reviews .........................35 Fishing Report .........................40 Health & Wellbeing ................44 Building Solutions ..................50 Trades & Services ....................51 Classifieds ..................................54 Local Directory ........................55

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What has this census thing got to do with me anyway?

The census .. ah what a wonderful thing. Not exactly a new idea, the first recorded instance was in Egypt over 5000 years ago. With the power of a census, governments can ‘prove’ that there is a need for a new dam to be built, with the very same information they can ‘prove’ the exact opposite, that no dam is needed to be built. Or even (and most likely) that some sort of committee needs to look at the whole thing.

Either way, without the information from a census, government has no way to know what is needed by way of services or infrastructure. The last census on the Bay Islands, and indeed around the whole country, was on the night of August 8th, 2006. The information gathered from that census showed the population of the Southern Moreton Bay Islands to be 4239 people. I am sure that we islanders are at odds with such a low population count. For some time there has been talk and discussion with both Council and State Government about exactly (or even approximately) how many people live here.

So, now is our chance to get an accurate reading of our population. But why is this important? For many reasons; if you have kids, it means that you might just get the high school built on Russell Island. The rumour is that the land is available and has been allocated. It is just that the population of the islands is too low! We need (I believe) 10,000 people to get a high school. Roads are, of course, an

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ongoing concern for all of us. Now the State government gives council money for roads. How much money for how many roads is based on, yep, the census information. Less people, less road money – it is that simple. Translink services might well be improved if we can show that a MILLION yep, 1,000,000 trips are made to the mainland every year.

Weinam Creek is actually Australia’s busiest passenger terminal. But, the government can’t admit to it if they can’t prove it through the census information.

When I personally moved to the Islands in 2004, I did a lot of research to see if I could do my computer work here, successfully. At that time, it was a bit of a guess as to how many people lived here, nobody seemed to know exactly.

Silly numbers like 1250 on all the islands were tossed about.

Then the last census was done and the numbers went up.

Unfortunately, when there was the boom in population only two or three years ago, this could not be included in any government statistics for planning purposes. Indeed the whole SMBI plans for the future could be in serious trouble, depending upon the real numbers of residents.

All the recent reports commissioned by council may be quite drastically inaccurate if the Island population has increased to, let us say, over 10,000. Has it? Well, we don’t know, do we? The only way to find out is to fill in the census on August 9th!

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by Gerard Thompson Christine Larkman with the 2011 Census Form ready for Island residents

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Complete Your Census on August 9!

hristine Larkman is calling for Bay Island residents to complete their Census on Tuesday August 9.

Christine has been appointed as the coordinator for the National Census of Population and Housing for the Bay Islands.

The Census is held every five years and asks a series of questions about how and where you live.

Census data is used by all levels of Government to determine growth and future trends, and informs decision making around funding for the next five years.

Christine Larkman says it is ‘absolutely essential’ that this year’s Census is completed and returned.

‘We need everyone in the Bay Islands to get involved with the Census,’ she says.

‘With an accurate Census count, the right decisions can be made for our community.’

Our official population from the 2006 census was 4239 and it is believed that the current population of the Bay Islands is now more than 7000.

‘Census figures are important to a community because they provide figures that are used

by Government to gauge growth,’ Ms Larkman says.

‘Growth and the official census figures determine future infrastructure spending,’ Christine says.

‘Inaccurate figures could cost the community heavily.’

The 2006 figures have been the determining factor for decisions that have been made in

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the area about infrastructure and facilities.

Those figures are used to determine where much needed facilities are needed – schools, health facilities, public transport and community services.

‘The Government, council and community groups can’t accurately plan for our future if the Census figures are not correct,’ Ms Larkman says.

‘That is why it is so important for every Bay Island family to fill out their Census,’ she says.

The Census can also be filled out and returned online through www.census.gov.au with the eCensus service.

The eCensus is a safe, secure and fast alternative to the paper form, and a Collector will not need to return to your home.

Ms Larkman says she is well organised for the 2011 Census.

‘I have a full team of collectors who will be distributing and collecting the Census,’ she added.

It is thought that the current population of the Bay Islands is around 7000 residents, a substantial increase from the 2006 figure.

If the 9 August Census confirms the estimate, more informed decision making for the Bay Islands community can be made.

So on Tuesday 9 August, complete your Census and help shed some light on Census night.

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Commercial fish netting North Lamb Island

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y name is Shane Carnall, I have been a new resident of this lovely Bay area at Lamb Island north, since 17 March 2011. I am a retired Qld Police Sgt.. I am disappointed and upset by the devastation caused to fish stocks/animals and the environment outside my home on the Lamb Island, north east foreshore, towards North Stradbroke and Pelican Banks area. Commercial fishermen are allowed to use nets 400 meters long outside my home and neighbours properties. On the 28 June 2011, I photographed (about 20 photos) of this activity, some 10 to 50 meters from shore.

They were using nets stretching the entire width of the island from the Environmental Point on Lamb to the channel across Macleay Island, Lamb Rocks area. Drowned fish are transported in smaller boats to a larger one nearby. This has been a regular occurrence since easter that I have seen. This area is next to a Marine Park zone for turtles/dugong etc. (Environmental Marine Park area). I had seen turtles, dolphin and dugong in this area regularly on my daily Kayak paddles up to easter (I also have photos of these magnificent animals as I am an amateur photographer).

I am attempting to pursue this matter with the State Government and State Opposition.

I submit this area should be protected immediately from Commercial fishing. It is difficult now for the casual angler to catch any fish in the area and it is not environmentally sensible and sustainable to continue to let Commercial netting plunder our fish stocks.

There will be little left for future generations and the casual angler. I have asked for permit conditions but the fisheries/govt. have not yet responded, I will update you when I have recieved any information. These so called Master professional/commercial fishermen and their nets, deplete fish stocks, catch undsized fish and species they do not require in their nets and they drown. Unwanted fish are thrown to pelicans who get a quick feed.

However what about the damage to the environment, nets are left overnight, dolphin, sharks, turtles and dugong can be trapped and drowned. On the 28th June, I tried to get a photo of a large animal drowned in the net and one fisherman appeared to shield the catch from my view and said to his associate “be careful you have eyes watching you over there” and indicated me about 30 meters away. I do not know wht this fish or animal was.

However now there few fish in the area and the associated other wildlife is now scarce also. My neighbours advised me this is what happens when the commercial netters “hammer” the area and it takes 6 months to a year for fish/wildlife to return in any numbers and it gets worse every year. They have approached fisheries before and been advised similar to “Too bad, Licenced Master Fishermen have permits for the area”.

I contacted fisheries with many photographs and was told the similar. I have not seen a fisheries patrol here in this area since my arrival in March. They usually concentrate on the amateur prawners at the other end of the island and do not appear to care as permits for netting are in place.

I would like to bring this netting activity to everyones attention and submit that this area should also be made part of the Marine Park precinct and protected as a matter of priority or at least be off limits to Commercial netting and left for the casual angler. I respectfully submit much devastation has already been caused and will continue to be caused by the nets with animals/fish drowning, disturbing corals and rocks and Marine Habitat in this area. This area should be preserved for future generations and the casual fishermen.

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Chamber encourages Islanders to be ‘Proud’

he Macleay Island Chamber of Commerce believes the Bay islands have much to be ‘proud’ about.

The organisation, at its most recent meeting, decided it would launch and support a campaign about ‘Island Pride’.

ABOVE: Graham Leyland and Don Farquhar with Proud to be a Bay islander stickers ready to go!

and skills they require are readily available on the islands.

“The more we can encourage people to utilise the businesses and services that are available here, the less pressure there will be on our transport systems,” she said.

The group had analysed its objectives, which are about supporting local business but, more importantly, assisting community objectives.

“Many island residents go the mainland for their purchasing and services when many of those things are available on the islands.

Chamber treasurer Sharon Ward said that the chamber could support those objectives by boosting the island image and community morale.

Chamber secretary Michael Oakden said the islands had been fighting an ‘image problem’ for many years and it was ‘time to take action’.

She went on to say, “What many do not know is that there are some amazing and talented people who live on these islands with some very interesting backgrounds.

First time chamber visitor Gerard Thompson, a marketing and media consultant, suggested a campaign based around Island Pride, ‘I’m and Islander and Proud of It’.

Russell Island businessman Don Farquhar said it was ‘no secret’ that there were many on the mainland who treated the islands with ‘derision’.

“It has everything to do with how we see ourselves.

Discussions were held and it was proposed that the chamber might initiate a campaign based on badges, stickers, leaflets and messages based around the campaign’s theme.

The proud Queenslander and long-time island resident said that island residents need to recognise ‘just how significant these islands really are’.

The committee would encourage local business outlets to hand out the ‘I’m Proud to be an Islander’ material via a Buy Island support campaign.

Relatively new chamber member Gayle Robson said she had joined the chamber as a ‘member of the community first and foremost’.

To find out more about the campaign and to get involved with the chamber, contact Chamber secretary Michael Oakden through their email address: micc2010@live. com.au or participate at the next meeting on 2nd August at 5:30pm. A permanent venue will be advised via email. For further information please phone Erika on 3409 5548 or Sharon on 3409 4477. The Chamber meets on the first Tuesday of every month.

“If the chamber can encourage community support and spirit, it will be a job well done,” she said.

Interim president Erika Schiffler said the chamber needed to get the message out to island residents that many of the services

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Our Island Kids Help Themselves

by Gerard Thompson

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great bunch of Macleay and Russell Island children are giving a lead to the rest of the Bay Island community by helping themselves.

Sick of nothing to do and poor facilities, the group have been influential in organising entertainment for young teens and doing something about island amenities.

So much so that the group recently met with a Redland City Council delegation at the Blue Parrott on Macleay.

The brave council officials who turned up for the meeting were council landscape architect Cameron MacKay and youth and community development officer Kara Mansley.

The teenage group presented to the council officials Speak Out Macleay Island, the results of a survey conducted by the teens during youth week which resulted in some interesting findings, not the least of which was ‘boredom’ and ‘nothing to do’.

So they decided to do something about it.

Assisted by the National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, a non - Government organisation that is designed to support others to play a part in creating child-friendly communities, where children and young people are included in the decisions, able to express themselves and receive information, the presentation called for improved facilities and social activities for young people on the islands.

One of the outcomes of their efforts is a Blue Light Disco, and others include improved amenities such as skate board, bike ramp and a swimming pool, hence the visit from the council landscape architect and youth and community development officer.

The report to the council was backed up by impressive statistical information which supported their claims for improved amenities and activities.

Some of the social and education elements that feature in the teen report include bullying, boredom, high school and alternative education, lack of support and tolerance of adults, library, restaurant and even the issue of sand mining.

The three main areas of comment in the report relate to boredom 40%, high school and alternative education 24% and lack of support for teens and tolerance of adults at 15%.

The teens want council to take into consideration their findings which, they hope, will be reflected in the future provision of amenities and planning strategies for young people.

The group of teens have been assisted in their efforts by Napcan Play-a-Part program and organiser for this region, Deborah Kingdom.

It was via Napcan’s Speak Out program that the analysis of teenage concerns were collated and assessed.

The first initiative from the teens was to form the Bay Islands Bluelight Disco Association Inc. They achieved this by garnering support from local adults and with the support of the Macleay Island Police Sergeant David MacDougall, who has been nominated as the first president of the organisation.

It is the intention to start Blue Light Disco’s at the Macleay Island Community Centre in the near future, following an interesting search for two security personnel on the islands.

ABOVE: The teens behind the Blue Light Disco and island amenities initiative at the Blue Parrott for their meeting with Redland City Council.

A major security firm has been encouraged by the teens’ efforts and will offer full time employment to two local island people who will be utilised for security at the teen dances, as well as being employed in other areas of the company’s operations.

The company has given the ability to select the employees to the Blue Light Disco Association and they are currently working on a novel job application process that will be announced shortly.

Deborah Kingdom is highly impressed with the islands’ teens and their initiative.

She said: “We are a preventive program and not a reactive program, and we advocate for child-friendly communities.

“Our aim is to develop a community where children and young people play a part and are free from harm.

“Napcan is about the prevention of child abuse and neglect and I am here to say that preventing child abuse and neglect is everyone’s business,” Deborah added.

She concluded: “We believe it takes a village to raise a child”.

The teens involved include Briella Stubbs (president), Ebony Goleby (treasurer), Jazcinta Goleby (vice treasurer), Kathy Hanson (vice president) and committee members Steve Hanson, Jamie Raines, Brock Hewitt and Liam Hollis.

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LAND GRAB ‘Council doesn’t have a leg to stand on’ - EXPERT

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he Redland City Council ‘doesn’t have a leg to stand on’ in the issue concerning the council and land it resumed from retired couple and former farmers John and June Abrahamson.

The engineer and director of Only The Depth Varies domestic waste water systems, Brian Paddison, says he is well versed on the matters involving the Abrahamsons, which was documented in the July issue of the Bay Island News.

“The Abrahamsons have certainly had the runaround. They have had a tough time of it,” Brian Paddison Brian Paddison said.

The engineer was definite, however, in relation to an outcome.

He says the Queensland Government’s Acquisition of Land Act 1967, section 41, is quite clear when it comes to resumption of land.

The act says: 41 Disposal of land (1) Notwithstanding any provision of any other Act, where land has been taken either pursuant to an agreement under section 15 or by compulsory process under this Act and, within 7 years after the date of taking, the constructing authority no longer requires the land, then the constructing authority shall offer the land for sale to the former owner at a price determined by the valuer-general under the Land Valuation Act 2010.

(1A) Unless sooner accepted by the former owner the offer shall lapse at the expiration of 28 days after it is made.

(2) In this section— the former owner in relation to land means— (a) where only 1 person had an interest in the land at the date of acquisition and that person is still alive or, in the case of a corporation, in existence—that person; or (b) in any other case—such person or persons (if any) as the Minister, in the Minister’s absolute discretion, having regard to the interest that existed in the land at the date of acquisition, considers to be fairly entitled to the benefit of this section.

(3) A person contracting or otherwise dealing with the constructing authority is not concerned to inquire whether the requirements of this section have been complied with, and the title of such a person to land acquired from the constructing authority is not affected by any failure to comply with those requirements.

The Abrahamsons say they have ‘never’ been offered the land back by council, even though it was never used for the boat ramp and adjacent car park, as originally intended.

The ramp and car park were built, but further south of the Abrahamson’s land.

Redland City Council Mayor Melva Hobson has acted on the matter following her promise in the July issue article.

The Mayor has advised: “ I have requested that Mr Gary Stevenson, Chief Executive Officer, investigate the issues you have raised in your email and I will contact you on receipt of this information.”

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Apology from the Editor Last month, an article, “Land Grab”, mentioned a council employee several times. The gentleman mentioned was Mr Merv Elliott. I have been advised by council that Mr Elliot was an employee diligently doing his job, as required. It was not intended to infer in any way, that Mr Elliott had acted dishonestly or improperly while carrying out his duties. As such, I would like to apologise to Mr Elliott for his name being mentioned in the paper.

The person responsible for the article, Mr Gerard Thompson, has been dismissed from the paper, not as a consequence of this article directly, but this certainly had some influence upon my decision to terminate his association with the paper.

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Council’s subsequent offer was $7,500 per property, a total of $22,500, which was based on the outcome of a land Court decision for the appropriate value of one of the other lots acquired at the same time. Council’s offer was not accepted by the Abrahamsons.

It is recorded that the Abrahamsons had acquired the three lots for a total of just $19,500 on 11 February, 1994 only a short time before Council resolved to acquire the properties. Council’s offer was higher than the price they paid for the land.

is included in the minutes of Council at the time.

Other records are part of the public archive.

I refer to your story “Pay up or get out” The Abrahamsons have had access to all of and felt very disappointed that a councillor the relevant Council records as a result of a would write such things to residents, Right to Information release to them in 2009. however, I am equally disgusted that Cr Council has sought to settle these matters Williams has also made her comments that with the Abrahamsons, but ultimately they attempts to put all councillors in the same are fully entitled to have their claims heard light. This is misleading and far from the by the Land Court. truth.

Council would encourage them to do so.

Over the past 17 years I have seen

In relation to these matters, Council They have declined to accept subsequent strenuously denies allegations that it has adjusted settlement offers which have acted improperly in any way, and also denies included accrued interest, most recently an any allegation that any of its agents/officers offer of $45,000 in June 2010. have done so.

The Abrahamsons are entitled to make Council officers/agents such as Mr Merv claim for compensation but until recently Elliott have acted dutifully in accordance had not elected to do so. However, on 17 with decisions of the elected Council, and it is December 2010 the Abrahamsons did regrettable that a person who was just doing submit a claim to Council for a much higher his job was subjected to inappropriate and From Gary Stevenson Chief amount. factually incorrect inferences in the last issue Executive Officer Redland As Council uses public funds for acquisition of the Bay Island News. As such an apology is of the land, it is obliged to demonstrate due to Mr Elliott.

City Council - 7 July 2011 Redland City Council welcomes the that it is paying fair value. This claim by the opportunity to respond to the inappropriate Abrahamsons is not considered to be fair Councillor hits back at and factually incorrect claims about Russell value and is now in the hands of solicitors. criticism The appropriate means for the Island land acquisitions in the July Bay Island It is extremely disappointing that Cr Karen News article by Gerard Thompson titled ‘land Abrahamsons to have their concerns Williams, in last months’ edition of the Bay addressed is the statutory process laid out grab’.

Island News, has ignored the poor record In 1995 Redland Shire Council compulsorily in the Acquisition of Land Act which allows of the last Council (of which she was a part) acquired three land lots numbered 67, 68 them the opportunity to have the matter that provided so little in positive outcomes and 69 at Wahine Drive Russell Island under determined by the Land Court. for the island communities during the 2004The article in the July edition of the Bay 2008 term. the Acquisition of Land Act along with four Island News also refers to the acquisition by adjacent properties owned by others.

Firstly, Cr Williams states in the article “Pay The seven lots were acquired with the Council of another three lots in April 1999 in Up or Get Out” that she has “long tried to response to rates that were overdue. intention of developing public facilities for stand up for the Bay Islands”, however, a The initial notice of acquisition in number of decisions she had been involved Park and Public Boat Ramp facilities for the benefit of the entire community. Because accordance with the Local Government Act in prior to this term don’t seem to back up the State Government’s original approval of nominated overdue rates on properties this claim. subdivision of Russell Island was deficient owned by Carlter Pty Ltd as Trustee for the • 20th December 2006 – A report to it has been necessary for Council to acquire Abrahamson Family Trust of $1759.43 for council on a petition from island residents private land to accommodate important lot 71, $1849.68 for lot 72 and $1849.99 for requesting that council provide additional lot 73.

The rates which were overdue for at future community facilities. parking at Weinam Creek. Recommendation Since that time, lots 67 and 68 have been least three years exceeded the valuation of : To not support the request. A virtual doowned by Council but lot 69 (15 Wahine the land on Council’s register (which was at nothing decision which Cr Williams failed to Drive) was amalgamated with adjoining that time valued by Queensland Government oppose. valuers at just $500 for each lot). reclaimed foreshore land on 7 June 1999.

• February 2007 – A recommendation from The notice to the Abrahamsons allowed The amalgamated lot was surrendered to the floor of Council to charge a flat $400 the State Government and ever since it has them six months to pay their outstanding per year levy on island rates. Cr Williams rates but this was not done. been a State Government Reserve for Park supported this charge, however, fortuitously The reasons for the acquisition recorded in it didn’t get the majority support. and Public Boat Ramp purposes.

Council has constructed a boat ramp on Council minutes and in the notices sent to • March 2007 - A motion put up by Cr this Reserve as it intended when it first the Abrahamsons were as follows; Toni Bowler seeking a report regarding the a) rates levied on the land for at least three amount of rates collected from the Southern acquired the land. years are overdue Council plans to undertake further Moreton Bay Islands SINCE 1973. Cr William b) the overdue rates total more than the improvements to the boat ramp car park and park facilities in the future and all of unimproved value of the land the acquired land remains relevant for this c) the land is considered to be of so little purpose. value that if offered for sale, it would not A submission to Council from the realise the overdue rates.”

Abrahamson’s in April 1995 in response to a Council was therefore entitled to write off compulsory acquisition notice was formally the outstanding rates, remove the properties considered by a meeting of Redland Shire from its rates register and apply to the Titles Council on 20 May1995.

Office to have Council registered as land Council’s decision at that time was to owner. The Titles Office subsequently did so. proceed with the exercise of its acquisition The Abrahamsons were not legally entitled powers for the benefit of the broader to any compensation for this acquisition but community and to also compulsory acquire their outstanding rates and charges were the four other properties at this location. fully written off.

It is important to note that at the time None of the properties have since been Council acquired these three lots (67, 68 sold and Council remains the registered and 69 Wahine Drive) in 1995, Council relied owner of these three lots. upon valuations provided by a qualified Redland City Council is obliged to act in independent valuer. accordance with legislated requirements

Not all Councillors are like Cr Murray and Cr Williams

some poor representation for the island residents but, thankfully, in 2000 when Barbara Townsend was elected as Division 5 councillor and Eddie Santaguiliana was re-elected as Mayor things changed; a mayoral task force was set up and things moved forward for the first time; the state agencies became involved and planning finally started.

Unfortunately between 2004 to 2008 there was little representation. When Barbara Townsend was re-elected planning kicked off once again and councillors took a keen interested in the islands and worked to sort out parking, open space, sport and recreational space and many other community needs.

This council is made up of a majority of councillors who have been keen to make a better life for the residents of our beautiful islands. For Cr Williams to make her ill informed comments is shameful and to claim all councillors except herself don’t care, is disgusting and far from the truth.

For 4 years between 2004 and 2008 this councillor was nothing more than a sheep, as part of the Seccombe 6, and did nothing to assist our island residents.

Now, after announcing her intention to run as a mayoral candidate, Cr Williams makes a token gesture of standing up for the islands.

Island residents need to know the reasoning behind the words. Don’t let her pull the wool over your eyes, remember a tiger doesn’t change their stripes, and the councillors commitment (or lack of) for the last 7 years has to be weighed up, not just the rhetoric espoused over the three months since she announced her run for mayor. As a person who has supported many residents on the Bay Islands over the years, Cr Williams’ words are insulting, however, having worked with her for 7 years I am not surprised at all.

Cr Toni Bowler

The Editor, Dear Tim,

did not support this, therefore, Cr Bowler’s The Editorial in the July edition of BIN is at attempt to get accountability for islanders last an example of honest, informative and was lost. unbiased journalism that we (Bay Islanders • 27th June 2007 - Adoption of the 2007 at least ) seem to have lacked in the Redlands version of the Redland Bay Centre and for many years. It answers a question that Foreshore Masterplan for consultation many islanders have been asking. How has purposes. This version preceded the version the pervasive attitude of island restraint eventually released in 2009 and, strangely been able to survive in council for over enough, had even less parking spaces thirty years? Part of the answer it seems available than what is being provided for is a triumvirate, in Bloomfield street, who in this current plan. Recommendation : have been on council for about 18 years, Adopted without dissent but, strangely, and been able to promote the unwritten never released to the public.

Island Blight policy handed down to them I am sure there are many other examples by their predecessors. This triumvirate has that could be exposed but I think that this been ably assisted by a few transient, easily is enough said. Cr Williams should admit led, Division 5 councillors and permanent her mistakes of the past at the very least council staff as reported in the LAND GRAB! and explain to the Bay Island Community article in the same edition. just why it is that she has suddenly grown a We should thank Cr Murray for outing conscience with regard to their issues? herself and her elitist, outrageous concepts.

Those valuations assessed each of the lots when undertaking land acquisitions and Cr Barbara Townsend For years despairing Islanders have pleaded to be worth just $1000 each. the record of the decisions on acquisitions with a succession of Div 5 councillors and August 2011 edition 9

letters to the editor Mayors for a fair go. To be seen, not as enemies of council, but as plaintiffs under council local laws and oppressive policies.

Victims of misfeasance, malfeasance and misprision possibly. The claimed empathy at council level for the plight of Islanders has not been visible. At last we can possibly see why. To Cr Murray and fellow travellers, the user has always paid, paid your salary too, but it seems that has not been fully appreciated.

The land scam to which Cr Murray refers was not organised by the State. There were many of them afoot in those years. That was just before Redland Shire approached the State for the Islands to be included into its area and effectively became the Islands Developer. The State warned RSC this course would not be financially viable.

I wonder if Cr Murray has read the Local Government Act at the small part where it sets down councillor responsibility to the community. We are not seeking RCC to pay “all our expenses” either, merely repay those mainland expenses for which it previously and understandably used Islands’ revenues.

of us are aware of other families whose land has been improperly, or at worst illegally, lost to council under guise of DP, and other contrived excuses. Virtually all have failed in their attempts at natural justice when council have offered its preferred, expensive solution of going to Court for it. The current Div 5 councillor repeatedly advised islanders that if they felt aggrieved they should go to Court. Council bullying of islanders has been a feature of the last 30 years, so don’t expect too much. Even if the current Mayor has ,”readily agreed that a full investigation.... needs to be held”. We on the Islands have seen examples of how investigation are handled by our Mayor.

Those within council “in the know” will go all out to save their jobs. Documents will be hard to produce, diaries will be misplaced.

Mayor Melva may come to realise a bigger can of worms exists than perhaps she first thought. Several years ago, the MBCIA group set out to put corruption action in place against council officials but the initial costs (legal and investigative) as quoted by legal advisors were prohibitive.

wheel and stand a few genuine and good candidates with interests of the general Redland community at heart. It will only take six.

in order to protect oneself from the sun at that time of the year, it is necessary to stand behind the shelter, in it’s shadow, as are no seats on the shaded side.

Commuting school children generally Regards, Whyn Carnie resort to sitting on the concrete footpath.

Open letter to the Redland Bay City Council.

Dear Councillors, As a resident of Macleay Island and a regular public transport commuter, I would be very interested in learning, who had a hand in the design, planning and approval of the so called bus shelters in Bunker Rd. Victoria Point? Clearly the genius responsible never had to use them, assuming they were indeed intended to protect waiting travellers from the elements?

Nor does this brilliant design offer any protection from driving wind and rain.

When originally constructed there were glass panels behind the seats, quickly destroyed by the local hoodlums they should never have been glass! Instead Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) or Perspex, a transparent thermoplastic, shatter-resistant alternative to glass should have been used. Or one of several similar products like Plastiglass.. It could even be polarised to prevent the transmission of UV rays. If the existing seats were then duplicated. on the side that does get shade, and the missing glass replaced with Perspex (or the like) this would solve a multitude of problems by:

Seldom have I encountered a design, that so monumentally fails to achieve it’s purpose. In the middle of the day, during the hottest months of the year, when shade A. Doubling the number of available is most needed, this shelter, offers none, seats, B. Offering shade when the sun is at over the seats! The roof is pitched so as to it’s zenith, & C. Directional protection from It is only 9 months to Council Elections. All allow the sun to shine straight into eyes of wind and rain..

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Keeping our future strong

Budget 2011-12

What does it mean for SMBI ratepayers?

More projects

Mayor’s message The 2011-12 budget is one of the toughest budgets considered by any council at Redland City in the past decade.

The good news is that we have been able to deliver a document that provides a cost-saving new waste management program, improvements for roads and community facilities across the mainland and islands, and unprecedented short and longterm organisational savings.

by revising our long-term financial strategy, we have made savings of $10m, compared to the original expenditure forecasts for the new financial year.

We know our ratepayers face increasing costs of living across the board, so our driving goal this year has been to minimise the impact of rates and charges on households and businesses as much as possible.

As part of cost-saving measures, we have significantly cut our goods and services budget, and reduced employee costs through measures including a voluntary redundancy program.

Due to a $12m reduction in expected revenue for 2011-12 – following recent legislative changes to the way councils receive funding through water and developer $220.6m charges – worth of Council was forced to find capital and urgent savings operational over the past investment few months.

As a result of extensive belt tightening, and

across the Redlands

Even though we have cut spending, we’ve still managed to also cut the cost of waste charges and increase kerbside service options.

We’re also funding a wide range of new projects that will see our city continue to move forward.

We have taken into account a wide range of challenges, issues and needs across our community.

We’ve worked hard to provide a budget that is responsible and financially sustainable, and delivers projects and programs across our mainland and island communities.

There have been some very tough decisions in the past few months, and I’m proud that we, as a Council, have had the courage to make them.

The future of our organisation – and our city – will be stronger for it.

for Southern Moreton Bay Islands Another $3.2m will be spent sealing roads on Karragarra, Lamb, Macleay and Russell Islands in 2011-12.

A further $4m has been allocated for a range of capital projects on the four islands, including upgrades to parks, waste facilities and marine infrastructure.

As part of last year’s budget, Council said it would produce a financial report identifying all operational and capital revenue from the Southern Moreton Bay Islands – and then show how that revenue is spent.

We have met that commitment to

Melva E. Hobson PSM Mayor of Redland City

transparency and these figures are

(The Mayor’s full budget speech is available online at www.redland.qld.gov.au)

website. Our budget book also gives a

available for anyone to view on our detailed break-down on revenue and expenditure for the islands in 2011-12.

Key Southern Moreton Bay Island projects in 2011-12 include: • $3.2 million to seal gravel roads,

What it means for you: Rates

• 6.09 % average increase across all rating categories (including residential, commercial and utility charges)* Ö This is lower than the local government CPI of 7.5% • 97% of residential ratepayers will pay less than $3 a week more.

• 88% of residential ratepayers will play less than $2 a week more.

Charges • Waste charges have decreased • No change to environmental charge • Landfill remediation charge has increased by only 3.40 per year

including:

Your rates fund facilities and services, including: • community halls • Donald Simpson Centre • Home Assist Secure (in partnership with the state government)

• IndigiScapes • Local museums • Redland Libraries • Redland Performing Arts Centre • respite care • school age care • sports fields

* This reflects the formula the state government now requires councils to use.

Ö $612,000 for stage one of Attunga Street on Macleay Island Ö $594,000 for Koro Street on Russell Island Ö $472,000 for Alkira Street on Macleay Island Ö $450,000 for Michael Avenue on Lamb Island • $600,000 for the SMBI Land Exchange Program • $450,000 to upgrade Jock Kennedy Park on Russell Island • $365,000 for toe planks at the Lamb Island boat ramp • $300,000 for work on the path along Canaipa Road on Russell Island • $300,000 for further land acquisition for community open space • $250,000 to upgrade the Macleay

O Ongoing funds for our ccommunity

• $330 to full pensioners • $165 to part pensioners

• $731,000 for community grants • $126,000 for community sponsorships

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Island Waste Transfer Station.

Meanwhile, residential rate increases across the Southern Moreton Bay Islands are generally lower than those of the mainland.

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POLITICS Melva Hobson

Andrew Laming

Peter Dowling

Mayor of Redlands

Federal Member

State Member

From the Mayor

The Canberra File

State Matters

Marathon negotiations and mountains of legal papers Roll out of Translink to SMBI continues...

The substantial effort during the term of this Council to address long standing SMBI community issues is beginning now typify native title agreements. So it is little wonder, State Member for Redlands, Peter Dowling stated today after the 16 year long battle for Native Title, the recent to produce very tangible results. that he will continue to push for Translink to be rolled There has been no better example of these efforts than Quandamooka decision on Straddie evoked near universal out to the Southern Moreton Bay Islands and presented the work of the Southern Moreton Bay Islands (SMBI) relief and celebration. a resolution and motion which was passed at the LNP But in reality, only a speck of the billions made and millions Convention held in Brisbane on weekend of 17 July: Communities Advisory Committee established in July 2009 paid to the Queensland Government for sand mining to give the islands a unique and direct voice to Council.

RESOLUTION AMENDED: Over the past two years, the committee has helped have ended up funding infrastructure for locals. Straddie AMENDMENT NOW THE RESOLUTION: provide vital direction and progress on SMBI issues in a risks evolving into the next Russell or Macleay Island; with hundreds living without adequate roads, sewerage, power That this Convention of the LNP calls on the LNP when in spirit of openness, transparency and goodwill. government to address the issue of equity in relation to the and other services.

The last formal meeting of the Committee on 5 July, Southern Moreton Bay Island SMBI specifically in relation to Most serious are the deficits for North Stradbroke’s coincided with the release of the draft SMBI 2030 Plan and the following: SMBI Planning and Land Use Strategy (SMBI PLUS review). traditional owners. In a decade from now, I fear we will have The committee had a major influence on the production created our own patch of central Australian dysfunction just a. Park and Ride facilities at Redland Bay being the immediate and long term commuter parking problems; and content of these important documents for the future of twenty miles from Brisbane.

That is mostly because laws never allowed royalties to be b. Address the inequity in the public transport system the Southern Moreton Bay Islands. quietly set aside for Quandamooka while native title was serving the SMBI community be included in the Bay On behalf of Council and the SMBI community, I take this opportunity to thank the committee members, Mr R being determined. Now with Bligh’s early mining phase out, Island Transit System (BITS) into Translink ticketing Bowden, Ms P Gaven, Mr R Harris, Dr G Parsons, Mr R Schmidt, Indigenous royalties will only accrue from the last seven system, consistent with similar ferry services in South East Mr L Shipley, Ms D Wilson, Mr W Crook, Mr R Hancock, Ms C years of the 54 year mine life. Worse, Quandamooka only Queensland.

Mr Dowling stated, “I also asked Question on Notice Stubbs and Chairperson Councillor Barbara Townsend, for get a cut from the Government cut, so there is no chance to compensate them for the 45 years when they got nothing. No. 2169 to the then Minister for Transport Rachel Nolan all their hard work and thoughtful contributions.

Too often, North Stradbroke finds itself the eco-poor regarding estimated cost projections to roll out Translink I am certain of continuing progress on SMBI issues as cousin to Moreton Island. I have sat around a Brissie and she responded with $15-18million per annum, which a result of their efforts and strongly encourage you to comment on the SMBI 2030 and SMBI Plus Review, now boardroom table and heard Straddie called ‘another Gold I believe would cost much closer to the $1 million per open for public consultation until 29 August. Open House Coast without the high-rise.’ The harsh reality is that among year. I will continue to lobby and push the Queensland sessions on the SMBI 2030 will be held on Russell and those controlling the Government dollars, Moreton Island Government to roll out Translink and I will keep doing so remains Brisbane’s eco-tourism destination of choice. until this is achieved. The SMBI residents are suffering under Macleay Islands on Saturday 6 August.

Beware elected officials who helicopter over to Point the cost of living and need Translink services and I will not On another front, progress has included the continuing Lookout and tell you otherwise. I love eco-tourism, but it stop my fight until the Queensland Government agrees with effort to obtain vital government infrastructure funding won’t provide for the Straddie’s current population. me and the SMBI community are included in the Bay Island and service support in the Redlands with the very welcome Transit System (BITS) and put into the Translink ticketing Taken together, we can’t rely on this or future Queensland $11million funding offer in July from the Queensland system.”

Governments to be writing big fat cheques to improve Government for marine transport infrastructure.

Straddie infrastructure. Evidence, our southern Moreton We are grateful to the state for this important funding Bay islands, where locals remain excluded from Translink which includes a total of $4.8m for substantial upgrades to and struggle to attract a new pontoon, child care centre T: 61 7 3409 4882 Coochiemudlo Island and Victoria Point ferry terminals and or more sealed roads. In ten years, who will be responsible editor@bayislandnews.com.au the Weinam Creek boat ramp queuing pontoon.

Connecting Locals for the non-compliant housing, inadequate sewage, power, sales@bayislandnews.

Planned work including dredging will help to address roads and social services around Dunwich? How little have com.au www.bayislandnews.com.au graphics@bayislandnews. disability and senior access to marine transport and improve Government learned from the 1970s? ferry and barge services.

Council continues to work with the state government to achieve better transport outcomes for the SMBI community, including on the vital issue of Translink services.

Resignation of Mr John Dempsey, Allconnex Water Chair

While Council’s 2011-12 budget also allocated $3.2m for road works and $4m for capital projects on Karragarra, Lamb, Macleay and Russell Islands, including marine infrastructure, community health and wellbeing is an equally vital part of island programs.

Redland City Council has today been advised of the resignation of Mr. John Dempsey as Chairman and Board member of Allconnex Water effective 30 September 2011.

On 27 July, the SMBI Heartmoves program was launched on Macleay Island in partnership with Queensland Health to promote physical activity on SMBI. Based on the Heart Foundation program this initiative is a direct response from Council’s SMBI Sport and Recreation Strategy and Redlands Community Physical Activity Strategy.

In coming weeks you will also be receiving details of an extensive range of sport and recreation activities as part of Council’s new and exciting Summer Activity Program for the SMBI Islands.

Look out for details and the chance to join in healthy summer activity on the beautiful Southern Moreton Bay Islands.

Redland City Council respects Mr Dempsey’s decision and acknowledges that Allconnex Water as it currently stands is a different organisation to the regulated business Mr Dempsey sought or expected to serve in his role as Chairman.

Redland City Council wishes Mr Dempsey well for the future and thanks him for his contributions to the establishment and operation of Allconnex Water during what has undoubtedly been a very challenging period for this new organisation.

Pending his departure, Council continues to look forward to working with Mr Dempsey and the Board in coming months to ensure effective responses for all shareholders to the current water pricing and management issues before the company.

Issued by: Melva E. Hobson PSM, Mayor of Redland City

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HISTORY

Boats in the Mangroves THE Lloyd family enjoying their luxurious sloop Suroja in the 1990s.

by Steamboat Ken (alias Ken Goodman, Lamb Island)

Suroja – with the hull 15” thick at the curve from the keel, running up to 2.5” thick at the gunwhales – was one of the correctly-built Sayer ferro yachts, with inbuilt ballast of cast iron and armatures of high-tensile steel.

Hundreds of 3/8 bars of steel run through it, with very fine arc mesh inside and out.

and Bahamas, and on to see family in South Africa, before returning to Cairns via the Cocos Islands.

A dry concrete mix based on aluminised cement was applied like plaster by a team of blokes, layer by layer from the outside, using vibrating wooden floats. The rendered hull structure was then rubbed down with foam blocks for a smooth finish. After slow curing for several weeks with the use of steam cleaners, the hull was coated with two-pack epoxy sealant.

On a third trip around the globe, he was sick of the 12-foot centerboard rattling in a following sea, so used small wedges to hold it still. Unfortunately they worked themselves down and became stuck, so he couldn’t travel in shallow water.

The decks and cabin tops are teak, and the mast is one big stick of 15”diameter spruce right through to the bottom of the vessel.

Extra-strong stainless steel ‘tropical’ rigging is anchored down to chain plates built into the hull.

The vessel and its strong fittings are designed so that if the vessel rolls over it SUROJA, one of the properly built ferro cement yachts, has circumnavigated the world will come right over, with the mast intact. several times, but now rests in the Lamb Island mangroves awaiting restoration.

With screw-down fittings on all ports and would safely circumnavigate the globe and ventilators, Suroja crew can go below in a handle the conditions around both Cape cyclone, have a few rums and ride it out.

The yacht is powered by a 6LXV Gardiner Horn and the Cape of Good Hope, he had in mind the early Dutch wooden botter, but engine, driving a 36” propeller, comfortably Suroja manufactured in ferro-cement, which was doing 8.5-9knots at 850RPM. The main A much-admired ferro-cement yacht used for the sturdy canal barges in Holland. anchor is a 2cwt (100kg) admiralty design.

Stories of old vessels around the Bay Islands

Leaving South Africa for a property in the – moored amongst the Lamb Island mangroves awaiting restoration – began its Daintree in north Queensland, Rykers still intended to have his dream vessel built in story in Holland and South Africa.

The beamy, 54-foot, gaff-rigged staysail Holland. A phone call to the Dutch boatsloop Suroja was the dream of a Dutchman builder found him just next door in New by the name of Robert Rykers, who had a Zealand, lecturing on ferro-cement boat building. vineyard at Cape Town in South Africa.

THE teak-decked, beamy Suroja was inspired by the early seaworthy wooden Dutch botters.

The vessel’s maiden voyage was under motor from Auckland to Sydney, then onto Cairns under sail. Rykers and his missus were prepared to sail her for the rest of their lives.

Once familiar with the boat, they set off on their first circumnavigation via the Philippines and the Sea of Japan, east across the Pacific to the Marquesas Islands, He was referred to a specialist ferro-cement He’d always wanted to follow his whaling travelling against the prevailing winds, boat builder in New Zealand – a chap called father and grandfather to a life at sea.

Sayer who built Suroja in Auckland over two down the west coast of the US, around Cape Envisaging a strong, seaworthy vessel that Horn, up the east coast via the Faulklands years.

After his missus died, Rykers made a twoyear journey via the Philippines, through the Panama Canal, across to Cape Town and back to Auckland.

He veered north, up the east coast of America to Indianapolis, where he sought the services of a naval architect who designed the current bilge keels for the vessel. He continued on his easterly journey, pulling into Cape Town to visit his sister, before doubling back to Australia via the US and around Cape Horn.

Built in 1971, Suroja was a well travelled vessel, logging 64,000 nautical miles by the time current owner Ian Lloyd bought her in 1991.

Ian and his wife Nellie had been building a large steel boat and planning to travel when Nellie developed cancer. By a stroke of luck, Ian was asked to survey Suroja at East Coast Marina, Manly, and fell for the beautifully fitted-out vessel.

So instead of completing the steel boat, they bought Suroja and lived like kings, enjoying four years of luxurious sailing along the east coast from Cairns to Sydney before Nellie died.

Suroja made the journey to a sheltered spot off Lamb Island when Ian moved here in 2001. He has plans to restore the sturdy sloop when health and dollars permit, and perhaps to once again ‘live like a king’ on board.

Museum Corner - Do you recognize these boats?

If you do then you have been around awhile in the SMBI. The two former ferry boats are icons from the residents experiences from the 1960’s through to the 1980’s. Both boats are looking good and still in service as of 2011.

Write to us (SMBI Museum) at 55A Jackson Road Russell Island 4184 with your thoughts on these boats and any stories you remember from those days travelling on these ferries. We are particularly interested if you have any old film footage from those days of travel by ferry. We will convert your old 8 mm standard or super 8 or old videotapes to DVD free of charge as a reward for your provision of copyright of usable footage.

Bundy Belle

We are also seeking film footage of the Tug of War conducted in the early nineties for our historic film making. Any old films depicting bygone days in the SMBI would be considered for free conversion to DVD. So dig into those old boxes and attics and Contact Dave on 0414 383047 or Kay on 3409 2085.

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SMBI REVIEW I encourage residents to read the review and make submissions outlining their concerns and ideas. I imagine many of these concerns have already been communicated on numerous occasions and island residents actually are tired of talk and would prefer action. Action is required from all levels of government so I want to highlight that I am communicating with the State Government and the Opposition and demanding that the SMBI islands are incorporated into the Translink framework now – not in 10 years or five years - now. It has been over three years now since TransLink was separated from the department of Queensland Transport and became a stand-alone Transit Authority in July 2008 to take full responsibility for public transport in South East Queensland. Redland City and the Southern Moreton Bay Islands are a significant part of this region and it is time for us to be treated as such. The upcoming financial im-pacts being imposed on Island residents through increased transport and parking fees cannot be absorbed by our residents. Time for action. State elections are looming and so is the Local Government election and we need a positive response from our representatives to transport issues before then.

BUDGET BLOG I have done my budget blog and posted it on my website and there is plenty to read for concerned island ratepayers COME AND SAY HELLO! I am making regular visits to the Bay Islands to listen to your concerns and ideas. Thank you for your warm welcome so far. My next visit will be to Macleay Island Foodworks on Monday, August 29 @ 11am, and to the IGA on Russell Island at 1pm.

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CAN YOU HELP! We had a wonderful “Friendraiser” a few nights ago with Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale with over 200 people attending. He highlighted the need for Partnerships across the community. The support shown was overwhelming but we will need all the help we can get in the lead up to the election in March 2012. If you can assist, please phone me on 0416 123588 or email me at: getthefacts@karenwilliams.com.au Don’t forget to visit my website: www.karenwilliams.com.au

Huge turn out for out of town Mayor More than 200 Redland City community and business leaders turned out to Cleveland’s Icon Restaurant and Bar last night (Thursday 21 July) to hear Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale outline his blueprint for a successful and vibrant South-East Queensland.

As mayor of South-East Queensland’s fastest growing region and investment capital Mr Pisasale was guest speaker at the event hosted by Redland City mayoral candidate Councillor Karen Williams.

Recently, Mayor Pisasale attracted hundreds of millions of dollars to his city in the form of sustainable smart business investment and urged Redland City to get behind community group and business partnerships to ensure a holistic approach for the future.

“Ipswich residents paid $100 million in rates last year but we invested and spent over $500 million. It all came from successful community partnerships with business,” he said.

“Unless elected representatives facilitate these relationships regions go backwards.

“As jobs leave the region, young people leave and in turn facilities deteriorate.

“And comparatively in South-East Queensland Redland City is flat-lining.”

In thanking Mayor Pisasale for his insight Cr Williams spoke of the urgent need for a refocus the Redland City’s future.

“Currently everything from volunteer community groups and businesses are being strangled by council’s excessive red tape and over-regulation versus outcome culture.

“Some Redland ratepayers are enduring rate rises of up to five times that of other SouthEast Queensland jurisdictions. (2011 commercial rate rises in Redlands 11.5%, Brisbane 1.79%) “While residential rates and levies revenue in Redlands has been increased by over 45% in just one Council term of which I strongly voted against.

“A Karen Williams led council will work toward a balanced future for Redlands to ensure we, our children and grandchildren not only have a beautiful place to live, but also to work and raise future generations,” she said.

“So it’s time we re-open the Mayor’s Office door to everyone in the community and not just for a select few in favour.

“With my open door policy I’ll be able to facilitate partnerships and community and business outcomes. That is when I am in my element.

“And when you drive positive outcomes in government it becomes contagious. Not only in the organisation, but in the entire community.”

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COUNCIL NEWS Have your say about community safety in the Redlands Redland City Mayor Melva Hobson has encouraged residents to have their say on the revised Community Safety Strategy, as part of Council’s continued commitment to increasing community safety in the Redlands.

Through the Redlands 2030 Community Plan process, the community expressed a desire for a Redlands that is safe with low crime levels, where residents, businesses and visitors respect others, their property and the environment.

The revised strategy has been drafted to ensure the city meets these objectives and responds to emerging nationwide safety issues and changing local conditions.

“Council has played a significant role in achieving a safe community in the Redlands. In 2011 and beyond, Council is committed to strengthening the community’s capacity to respond to safety issues, enhancing the safe design of public spaces and reducing victimisation and fear of crime” Mayor Hobson said.

in public spaces by using designs that Council includes: promote community safety • $1,750,000 towards the upgrade of the • reducing violence and crime through Coochiemudlo Island ferry terminal coordinated responses with other • $2,500,000 for upgrades to the Victoria government and community Point ferry terminal organisations • up to $6,000,000 for dredging works at Feedback on the revised strategy can Victoria Point, Fison Channel and Toondah be made online at www.redland.qld.gov. Harbour au or in writing to Community & Social • $650,000 for upgrade to a boat ramp Planning, Redland City Council, Reply Paid queuing pontoon in Weinam Creek 21, Cleveland 4163 between the 18 July • $585,000 for extra lanes at the William and 29 August 2011.

Street recreational boat ramp For more information on the 2011 Redland City Mayor, Melva Hobson said Community Safety Strategy, call Community and Social Planning at 3829 the funding was welcomed by Council as a way to fast-track some much needed 8775. improvements for marine transport infrastructure in the region.

Redland City Council delighted at state government funding offers

The Queensland Government has offered to fund in excess of $11 million worth of marine transport infrastructure through a series of projects to be completed in conjunction with Redland City Council.

The state government funding, provided “This revised strategy is vital to plan future works and to meet the general through the Department of Transport and Main Roads, will allow for improvements safety needs of the community”. to existing marine transport infrastructure Key features of the revised 2011 including barges and pontoons, as well Community Safety Draft Strategy include: as dredging works, creating easier, more • supporting strong and resilient consistent access for passenger ferry and communities by providing quality barge services. infrastructure and community programs Project funding offered to Redland City • enhancing public safety and confidence

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Residents will be notified of any interruptions caused by the individual projects when project scheduling has been completed and operational works commence.

Redland City Council encourages residents to complete 2011 Census online

Planned upgrades to jetties and boat ramps will address disability and senior Themed ‘shedding light on your access to marine transport while dredging works will ensure passenger ferry and community’, the 2011 Census will be barge services will be able to operate at conducted on August 9. lower tides.

In 2006, the first year the census could “Some of these projects had already be completed online, more than 720,000 been tabled in our 10-year capital plan, Australian households opted to use this but were simply not feasible in the short method. Statistics at this time indicated 10.32% of Queenslanders used this online term owing to our tightening budget.” service.

“We are most grateful to the state for this The Australian Bureau of Statistics has funding. We will now be able to ensure expressed an interest in increasing the greater consistency and safety in our passenger services, as well as guarantee nationwide use of the eCensus facility in our ferry terminals and boat ramps are 2011. accessible to all.” “eCensus is fast, safe and secure,” Cr The marine transport infrastructure Hobson said. improvement projects will be completed “The census statistics, when available, over a three year period, with project are a powerful source of information about approvals and major design to be people, households and the community.”

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SMBI Forum was recently successful in obtaining a Mayor’s Small Grant for a portable PA system to improve our meeting presentation. The system is also available to our member bodies for their functions free of charge.

The Forum website is nearly completed with an internet discussion area to be seen this There are always lots of interesting things happening at our school, year. The remaining General Assembly meetings of SMBI Forum for 2011 are Tuesday 27 and this month is no exception.

September on Russell and 22 November on Macleay at 7 pm. Email: smbiforum@gmail.com Breakfast Club is up and running, thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Lions Club, Foodworks and Terri from T Barklay Real Estate. We have a small band of volunteers who oversee the running of the Club on Monday and Tuesday each week, and because of their support our students are well prepared to engage in the positive learning experiences It was a busy, cold and windy July morning at Corroboree Park Friday provided by our teachers and support staff.

15th - the Macleay Island Lions Club was awaiting the arrival two This term also sees the first in a series of computer courses to be offered through the important visitors (Christy and Michelle) from the QLD Parks and Wildlife school. Lots of interest in basic computer skills has been expressed by parents and friends Service, who were coming to the Island to inspect the proposed route for the Inter-Island of the school. With our well-resourced digi-hub, and the computer lab in our resource tug of war rope. It is crucial that approval be given by the QLD Parks and Wildlife Service centre we are able to offer the opportunity for adults to learn more about using a computer otherwise the Islands Tug of War was not going to take place. and the internet.

In attendance at this important event were Dave Tardent from the SMBI Museum and The Macleay Island Play Group have been operating out of our Prep block on Wednesday Graham Leyland from Bayside Multimedia who has been engaged to record the Islands Tug mornings since term 2, with a great deal of success. Access to a fully equipped Prep room, of War. Also in attendance was ex-Island strongman Steve who mentioned that the proposed the services of a teacher for half an hour and outside play area have made the winter rope route was almost unchanged from that of 20 years ago. months very enjoyable and worthwhile.

Lion John Peters brought his 18ft sail boat to provide Christy and Michelle with some level More information about what’s happening at Macleay Island State School can be found in of comfort and also to ensure that they did not end up in a tinny or kayaks when travelling to our fortnightly newsletter available from the school office , the Macleay Island Information inspect the Lamb Island section of the route. A slew of Lions members with boats, kayaks and tinnies were also on hand to escort Christy and Michelle across to the Lamb Island side for a Centre, or by phoning 3400 8333. closer look at the proposed rope route.

All was going well except for a slight hiccup, with the Lions President Colin Scoble and friend Stuart capsizing their small tinny about half way across the passage. Loin Steven Fennell raced to his kayak and speed off to the capsized tinny however it turns out not to rescue Colin Robert Hopgood is retiring as Chairman of the Secretariat of SMBI Forum. and Stuart but to whip out a camera and record the event; to be forever recorded in Island Robert was the inaugural chair for the past two years and has overseen the critical start up period. He will be remembered for his work in this period and the previous (and Lions) history. two years where his diligence and commitment was a guiding light for the set up of this The Lions Club is hoping to make the Island’s “Tug of War” an annual event. This year’s Tug organisation of southern bay organisations. It is a unique body for the SMBI and we will of War is set down for Sunday October 16 between Corroboree Park on Macleay Island and Ian remember Robert for his significant contribution. We wish he and Alison well in their tour Ward Park (opposite) on Lamb Island. of OZ. The Tug of War Committee said a number of groups from the Islands have been in contact Robert’s influence lives on as he has proposed Trevor Hulbert as a replacement. Trevor and would like more people to become involved. S o, come on, be in it! Organize a team and and wife Yvonne have been on Macleay since 2000 and started the B&B Yarrandabbi make a challenge to become the next Island champions!

Dreaming. Trevor is a past member of the Redland Tourism Advisory Forum and is qualified in If you have any previous “Tug of War” history, photos, hard copy video or contact names Engineering and Business. He is currently General Manager of Horizon Business Enterprises in from the old event held in the late eighties or early nineties, we would like to hear from you Capalaba which parent body Horizon Foundation supports over 1600 people with disabilities so as to collate any history document in into a concise file. Please contact Colin on 3409 5332, in the Redlands and Gold Coast areas. He is also the President of the newly formed Bay Islands John on 3409 4705, Wally on 3409 5812 or Wayne on 3409 5930 for any information.

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The good old days … when we had choice.

When I was young we would buy our meat from the butcher and our fruit and vegetables from the green grocer, our cosmetics came from the chemist and we would walk to the top of the street to get to the local stores.

These days’ things have changed dramatically. We drive to large shopping centres where one corporate giant, Woolworths or Coles, can supply us with aisles upon aisles of products to tempt us with everything from appliances to clothing, stationary, fresh produce, multiple choices of cereal and washing powder and more.

Back in 2003 the small town of Maleny on the Sunshine Coast hinterland began a battle with the Fresh Food People when they wanted to perch up on a piece of land that was home to the local platypus. This was not the only issue the Maleny residents had with the development. The local economy thrived because the community was so supportive of small local businesses.

The community fought hard, and finally it looked like there might be some hope when the Cornerstone (the developers) and Woolworths offered the Caloundra City Council the opportunity to purchase the land. The community got to work, collecting over 5300 signatures in support of the acquisition. A community fund was created and over $2 Million was raised by locals to purchase the site. But after all that money was raised Cornerstone and Woolworths reneged on the deal and left the Maleny residents devastated. Countless rallies and protests were held. People even climbed trees to stop them from being destroyed. The ABC website polled and a massive 95% of people surveyed wanted the development stopped and the site purchased. 98% of people who voted at the public meeting held in Maleny voted in favour of the acquisition. The premier of Queensland received thousands of letters in protest of the supermarket development, and the letters to council were 23:1 against the development. Even Woolworths own phone poll to the Maleny residents found an overwhelming majority were opposed to the supermarket. But despite all this, they moved on in anyway and they are there to stay.

Some might say that Woolworths is the Australian equivalent to Americas Wal-Mart. WalMart has gained a reputation in the US for turning small communities into ghost towns by

moving in, charging uncompetitive prices and closing down small businesses until they are the only one left in town. Then, when all the businesses are gone, there is nowhere for people to work or buy elsewhere, so people are forced to move out of town. Walmart then closes down because it is no longer viable for them to remain. Another small community destroyed by big business.

With their massive buying power Woolworths are able to drive prices down until their competitors go broke and then they send the prices back up again, a tactic called predatory pricing. But the other local stores are not the only ones affected. The farmers that supply to Woolworths are bound by many rules and regulations. The farmers cannot ask a price for their produce, they are told how much they will be paid. The farmers are told who they can supply to and even what the produce should look like. If an apple isn’t perfect in shape, size and colour it is dumped.

There are still many who are boycotting Woolworths in Maleny and are still prepared to do whatever it takes to maintain their support of the local farmers and the small family owned businesses who have decided to stay and try and tough it out. The family owned supermarket supports the community by giving back in ways that help the local community.

Unfortunately boycotting Woolworths is harder than you think. Dan Murphy’s and BWS liquor are owned by Woolworths as well as Tandy, Dick Smith Electronics, Big W and more.

They even have their hands in the credit card and mobile phone market. They sell fuel through deals they have with Caltex. They have a 75% stake in over 270 pubs and clubs throughout Australia and they operate over 12,000 pokie machines. They are even making money off your addiction! Do they care?

So next time you go shopping have a think about the farmers who are being dominated and ripped off or the small businesses that had to go under in order for Woolworths to stand where it is today. Support the small businesses in your area, for if the duopoly get their way, they may eradicate all competition and we will be left with no choice.

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Bewitching Bali Exhibition “WOW!”That is what one person wrote in our Visitors Book on Opening night and it certainly summed up the display at the Art Gallery on Macleay Island. Judy Gorham said “I think its brilliant - such an in depth collection,” and her sentiments were echoed around the room.

Ruth Venner welcomed everyone to the SENI KRIYA exhibition which she had displayed brilliantly and welcomed our guests from the Mainland, Mayor Melva Hobbs, Cllr Barbara Townsend, Janine Healey(from Redlands Art Council), Gordon Davidson (from Redland Museum), Elise Parups (from the Council )and our guest of honour Agung Pindha Head of the Balinese Arts Society at the Gold Coast.

She then asked the owner of the collection to say a few words. She said she came from a family of collectors and had felt an affinity for the Indonesian archipelago when she first visited the islands many years ago. She then introduced Agung Pindha who opened the exhibition.

Agung said he was honoured to be here and said when he first visited Macleay Island he asked “Where’s the City? “ He said he would be coming back to perform the Topeng dance at the Balinese Lunch on the 24th at the end of the exhibition and felt his people would appreciate the interest in their culture.

Everyone had a great evening with food and wine provided by the Complex volunteers. A friendly and appreciative crowd attended and all felt it was worth the $5 entrance fee.

We hope a lot more visitors come during the fortnight and to the lunch on Sunday 24th at the Boat club. Thanks to the Boat club for putting on the bar and letting us use their club room and kitchen. Thanks to all the volunteers who made it possible.

After the Balinese Exhibition there will be a Members ‘Exhibition (Art & Pottery) starting Saturday 30th July & we will revert to weekend openings i.e.

Saturday & Sunday 10am-3.00pm.

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Artist Profile: Terry Fry Terry started painting at quite a young age in England. He emigrated to Australia in 1971 and his painting lapsed for many years, He started making beautiful carved timber boxes whilst living at Samsonvale north of Brisbane. He retired to Macleay Island 8 years ago, and inspired by his surroundings he started painting in earnest. Terry will tell you that his current works on large canvasses are just “wall decorations” but that does not describe his deceptively simple classic style with echoes of Japanese clarity. He is also a very active member of the complex, always willing to help with maintenance work etc.

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An increasing number of shoppers - 25,000 a week according to Woolworth’s Claire Buchanan - are doing their weekly shopping online, but not everyone is so keen to board the e-shopping express.

On 18 July, Channel 9’s A Current Affair (ACA) jumped into the shopping debate with both feet. It featured two teams of shoppers - one shopping instore and online at Woolworths and the other doing the same thing at Coles.

Shoppers complained that shopping online provided no opportunity to sniff, feel, weigh up or compare items - particularly important when buying fresh produce.

In some cases, local shoppers have mentioned that meat, dairy and fresh produce items can have as little as a two day use by date.

ACA reported examples and highlighted Woolworths as being the worst offender when it comes to the increase in prices on line compared to shopping in store.

Here are some of the examples as reported on ACA: Chum 3kg Dog Food was $2.25 higher Nescafe Gold Coffee was $2.53 higher and Firelighters $1.73 higher on line.

A reason for the increase in price is because “You actually have a personal

shopper going around the store picking your order for you. So that’s an added cost in the system which reflects in higher prices” stated Jim Cooper from Coles So how does this impact on our Island community?

We spoke with the owners of the SPAR Supermarket on Macleay Island who suggest that local customers can actually enjoy the advantages of either instore or electronic shopping without the extra costs. There are two main cost factors, the cost of the personal shopper and the cost of delivery. If you look at what local businesses can offer you may be pleasantly supplied SPAR offer the same personal shopper service but do not pass on the cost to the customer and do not charge for delivery. Bay Island News contacted Woolworths who quoted a maximum delivery fee of $13.60 for Macleay Island, with deliveries made only on specific days.

Recently, the owners of SPAR did some research on comparison pricing with Woolworths, and decided to highlight just over 1000 instore examples where it is cheaper to shop locally than on line. This was done in an effort to show customers that there is significant value in shopping locally as the corporate giants aren’t always cheaper.

What does this mean for islanders? With island businesses offering the same value for money as the corporate giants you would be remiss not to support you local businesses that support your local community.

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Stradbroke Island Chamber Music Festival Southern Moreton Bay islanders have a rare chance to take a late night trip across the bay from North Stradbroke Island next month when they buy tickets to the first concert of the fifth annual Stradbroke island Chamber Music Festival on August 5-7.

“After four increasingly successful years despite only performing at Point Lookout, we decided this year to spread our wings to Amity Point and Dunwich,” said festival organiser Rachel Smith.

“Organising a water taxi for after the first concert at Dunwich was a logical next step for people who can’t stay overnight or for the entire weekend to go to our opening night, starring Katie Noonan with the festival string quartet and special guest Zac Hurren on saxophone.”

The festival has also organised for the East Coast Café at the RSL Club to offer preconcert shared platters of 10-12 pieces for $18 or $6.50 per item from a large range including Thai fish cakes, Thai mini-pies,

samosas, curry puffs and chicken wings...

The 7pm concert will be in the National Trust listed Dunwich Public Hall, built in 1913 as the men’s mess hall for the Benevolent Asylum where Queensland sent all its aged and poverty stricken up until 1946.

Single ticket prices are $35 and a subscription for five concerts costs $150.

Concessions for Centrelink pensioners and 4mbs subscribers are $30 for single tickets and $125 for asubscription. School children and student card holders pay $10 per concert and children under five are free..

On Saturday morning the festival moves to Amity Point, formally declared a fishing village for the colony in 1880 it is still primarily a favourite place for anglers. Fittingly, the concert in the Amity Public Hall (known as the Chinamen’s Ward during the Asylum era) is Schubert’s Trout Quintet. Also on the bill here is the Haydn String quartet Opus 20, No. 3, from the ‘Sun’ quartets Seashells restaurant will put on a morning

tea for concert goers and there will be a bus transport audiences between Amity and Point Lookout.

The Saturday afternoon concert is at the Point Lookout Surf Club located on a spectacular headland. There is a bar and an open deck that has views to the south for the length of 40km Main Beach and directly to the north to the nearby Point Lookout headland itself. Performances here are by one of Australia’s most inventive contemporary music ensembles, Misinterprotato. This group expands the capacities of the classic piano/ bass/drums combination of a traditional jazz trio to produce sounds of modern jazz, ambient music, avant-garde rock, free improvisation and contemporary classical music. Arrive early to enjoy pre concert sunset drinks.

On Sunday morning the festival moves to what was its original venue, the St Peter Chanel Church at Point Lookout where the program features Kodaly’s duo for violin

and cello and Rachel Smith and Louise King performing Debussy’s string quartet.

The final concert venue is back at the Dunwich Community Hall at 3pm, leaving plenty of time to catch scheduled water taxis or vehicular ferries back to the mainland.

Topology, one of Australia’s foremost ensembles, works across many genres, collaborating with pop, jazz, comedy and techno artists while maintaining their original chamber-music-inspired approaches. At this final concert they will perform a piece written specially for Stradbroke Island by Robert Davidson.

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The Emerald Isle team includes (ltor) Phil and Corrie (Just Fish), Erika (Healed by Angels). Scott (Truly Scrumptious), Janette (Data Services), Brendan (Macleay Video) and Paddy (Pet Shop)

Shops are Buzzing at Emerald Isle . . .

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here’s plenty happening at the popular Emerald Isle Shoping Centre at the moment. Some new faces are moving in and the place is abuzz with excitement and anticipation.

Truly Scrumptious Foods have just opened their doors, bringing a slice of spice when it comes to the taste buds for Macleay Island residents and visitors.

Emerald Isle is ideally located almost in the dead centre of Macleay Island and is the perfect stopping off place for some great island services.

Macleay Island Video at the northern end and entry to the shopping village has all the latest in new release videos, including many of your ‘old favourites’.

Pet Obsessionz has everything you will need for your pet, no matter what your animal. The Macleay Island Pet Shop is crammed full of anything and everything for your favourite pet.

When it comes to everything computers, Macleay Island Data Services not only provide professional and technical servicing for computers, but also carry a wide range of accessories. They also happen to be a full agency for the Bendigo Bank on Macleay Island, extremely handy indeed.

Healed by Angels is the fashion centre of Macleay Island. Not only can you have your hair styled, cut, permed or coloured, but you will have a fun time doing it.

Truly Scrumptious Foods has just opened its doors, and Macleay Island now has a wonderful cafe-deli of which it can be justifiably proud. Some beautiful foods are now available and so are some great coffees to be enjoyed. Check it out and enjoy!

Just Fish is renowned for the high standard of seafood that is equal to anywhere in the world. Fresh fish or their famous fish and chips are regarded as the best you will get anywhere. You will love it!

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e l s I d l a r e m E SHOPPING CENTRE MEET THE TEAM ....

The Emerald Isle Shopping Centre is the friendliest place to shop.

Meet the residents: TOP LEFT: Phil and Corrie McJannet of Just Fish.

CENTRE LEFT: Scott Mackie (right) with TV personality Val Lehman at Truly Scrumptious Food.

BOTTOM LEFT: Colin & Janette of Data Services.

TOP RIGHT: Erika at the popular Healed by Angels CENTRE RIGHT: Brendan from Macleay Island Video.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Paddy and ‘Paddy the Dog’ at Pet Obsessionz.

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Shop 6, Emerald Isle Shopping Centre 3409-4386

EXCITING CHANGES! Big changes are coming to Pet Obsessionz soon!

• New Product Lines • GREAT SPECIALS • And our new VIP (Very Important PET) program • More Bulk Food Lines • OUR FREE Delivery Service is always available!

• FREE Pick-up & Deliver for Pet Grooming

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DOG WEBBING DOG BOWLS AQUARIUM TREATS leads & collars stainless steel ORNAMENTS (in stock) (in stock) (in stock) (in stock)

We would like to thank all our customers who trust us with their pet needs. We do value your patronage! - Jennifer & Paddy

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ello all you Beautiful People. Thank you for some of the nice compliments in reaction to this column.

It is appreciated.

I have so much happening at Healed by Angels at the moment and it is all about new services! Young apprentice Joel is going from strength to strength. So much so that we are adding a really great special this month with Joel helping out.

We have an exciting site on Facebook that is worth checking out and you are ‘in’ to the internet. There are lots of pictures there and some great specials you can take advantage of.

Check out our new timetable below. I have adjusted our opening hours to provide convenience and service. I am pleased to say that despite the timetable, if you have a special event or schedule, we are willing to stay open longer to assist.

By the way, we are still looking for models for Joel to practice on with his style and hair dressing technique. Joel is very competent but he needs some volunteers . Please call for more information.

Have you thought about a make over? Do you want to feel like a Megastar? Why not book for a makeover for a before and after look. Guess what? We may even post you on Facebook!

We are using some new product at Healed by Angels.

More value for a better result and improved colour for less chemicals. Contact us at: healedbyangelshair&beauty@macleayisland Check out the specials below, including the free raffle ticket for every visit you make to Healed by Angels in August.

Love and Light - Erika

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Wedding & Special Occasions Hair and Make-up.

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OUR NEW TIMETABLE

10am-3pm MONDAY 9am-5pm TUESDAY 9am-5pm WEDNESDAY 9am-5pm THURSDAY 9am-Late FRIDAY 8.30am till noon SATURDAY Other Times: BY APPOINTMENT

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NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

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xplore the delicacies which proprietor Scott Mackie has sourced for not only the local Macleay Islanders, but for fellow Islanders and Visitors.

Scott (a Scot by birth) has for many years been trying to find that “something special” to offer and has at last opened his Delicatessen and Coffee Shop where you can purchase light meals as well as “something for later”.

Truly Scrumptious Foods aims to provide healthy sandwiches, rolls and delicacies, home-made quiches, filled Pita breads, and scrumptious cakes to compliment your special tea or coffee.

Flavorsome meats, cheeses and olives form the basis of the deli range and can be complemented by locally made spices and dips to enjoy at home. Guarantee you will be back for more!

Scott has thought about those people who like a home cooked meal -

buy a delicious dinner frozen and reheat when you get home.

Scott can also offer gluten free products as well as gluten free cakes from the fridge, and he has not forgotten about the vegetarians!

Lastly: If there’s a special item or product you fancy that is not on the shelves, Scott plans a “special request” book! You simply record your request, and Scott will endeavor to provide you with the elusive item.

So pop in and see Scott at the Truly Scrumptious Foods deli and say hi, the deli is located at Emerald Isle Shopping Centre on High Central Road.

Open from 8:30am daily.

By the way, Truly Scrumptious Foods is wheelchair friendly!

Please phone 3409 5633 or email at truly_scrumptious_foods@hotmail. com

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*Gourmet Delight’s * Meats * Home-Made Quiches * Pita Breads * Gourmet Sandwiches * Yummy Rolls & Cakes

TV Personality Val Lehman makes her selections at Truly Scrumptious Foods

*Great Coffee

*Gourmet Sel;ections

NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

Shop 2, Emerald Isle Shopping Centre • Come and experience a new way of enjoying Good Food at Macleay Island’s newest business!

• Scott Mackie has brought some wonderful Gourmet Food Delights for Islanders to enjoy!

• Come and sit, enjoy the aromas, whilst sipping the Best in Coffee Blends!

• Ready-to-heat Home Cooked Meals!

• Gluten Free products • Vegetarian selections

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A TRAWLER TALE or TWO at JUST SEAFOOD!

Some of the vessels owned by Phil and Corrie McJannett over the years . . .

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hil and Corrie McJannett are rightly proud of their history and heritage involved with the fishing industry in Queensland.

Phil has been a life-long Queensland fisherman, plying trawlers up and down the tropical coast since the 1960’s.

Pictured on this page are some of the trawler owned

by Phil and Corrie from 1978 right up until 2008. Previously Phil had worked on trawers from 1965 onwards for a total of 43 years on boats fishing.

Phil started out at Scarborough and in 1972 moved to Mooloolaba and remained there until 2000 when he sold the b ig 19 metre trawler Jeroba and moved to Macleay Island.

The couple then purchased a little bay trawelr Rolinda and fished Moreton Bay for a further three years, selling that vessel to purchase the larger Suzanne Ross and headed north again working the east coast from Cairns to Coolangatta.

Phil said: “During our trawling career we held an export licence for 25 years and at least 50 per cent of our

product was packed and frozen on board and exported overseas.

“We mainly targeted large ocean king prawns from the deep water off the southern Quedensland coast between 60 and 100 fathoms, and during the summer months we targeted scallops from Noosa Heads to Yepoon.”

Time and rising fuel costs prompted the couple to end their adventures on the high seas and headed in a new direction.

They opened Just Seafood at the Emerald Island shopping complex in High Central Road, Macleay Island, a couple of years ago where Phil turned his expertise at cooking for crews over the years, into a successful seafood retail business.

Check out their wonderful selection of fresh seafood to cook at home and then there is the fantastic TAKEAWAY MENU. Try their lunchtime Seafood Special at just $9.50 for sit-down seafood, tartare and salad.

They are open six days, closed Monday.

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BEST ISLAND DON’T MISS TAKEAWAY THIS LUNCH FISH NEW FRESH FISH MENU MEAL SPECIAL! We now have a new • DAILY SPECIALS LOCAL supplier of FRESH FISH!

• FISH DINNER SPECIAL • FAMOUS FISH BURGER • MANY FISH VARIETIES • HAMBURGERS • BACON & EGG BURGER • STEAK BURGERS • CHEESE BURGERS • SPRING ROLLS • HASHBROWNS • all drinks, too!

PHIL’S FAMOUS RECIPE

• FISH • CHIPS • TARTARE SAUCE • SALAD & DRESSING Dine-In ONLY! 11am-2pm DAILY!

EMERALD ISLE SALMON Pat dry 180 gram Atlantic Salmon.

Spread desertspoon of brown sugar on plate. Grate zest of lime or lemon and mix.

Apply sugar paste mix to salmon for 30 min. turning occasionally.

Margerine or butter and drizzle of cooking oil to non-stick frypan and bring to a high heat.

Spread more sugar mix onto salmon and caramalise in pan.

Spread remainder sugar mix onto top side of salmon and turn and caramalise. Spoon caramalised mix in pan over salmon and turn. Remove fish little undercooked. Overcook and it will be too dry. Remove and serve. Serve with a crisp salad. HARD TO BEAT!

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EKKA Day at the

Blue Parrott August 13

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kka Day is coming to the Blue Parrot Cafe on Saturday, August 13.

You won’t have to go all the way into Brisbane to enjoy all the fun of the fair this year because David Selby is bringing Queensland’s iconic show event to Macleay Island.

“We are going to have all the fun of the EKKA here on Saturday, August 13,” he said.

With families in mind, chef Casey George is planning a real ‘show day menu and heaps of activities.

Fairy floss, healthy hamburgers, homemade hot dogs and corn on the cob can be enjoyed, and as a special treat show bags will be available for children on the day.

“We are preparing a special set $30 menu that can be experienced and I think islanders and visitors are going to enjoy what we have planned,” David added.

They will certainly have fun participating in the entertainment that the Blue Parrot has planned for the occasion.

Face painting will be a real highlight for the children and special show time treats such as fairy floss, hot dogs, strawberry icecream delight and corn on the cob will be a lot of fun.

Whilst the menu will be showtime, the contents will have a healthier bent.

“We will be making the treats as healthy as we can,” David Selby added.

The Ekka Day celebration for Saturday August 13 is just another positive innovation from the new team at the Blue Parrot.

It follows on from theme days held last month that included Bastille Day and Christmas in July, that were a huge success.

“It is our intention to continue to develop special theme events here at the Blue Parrot,” David said.

For exciting new lunch and dinner menus, or just some of their great new coffee brand and slices and cakes, make The Blue Parrot your next destination.

You won't be disappointed!

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now open 8am to 8pm 7 days (07) 3409 4900

We are located just two minutes walk from the Jetty on Macleay Island (Soutsea Terrace Shopping Centre

EKKA Day

FAIRY FLOSS

Saturday, August 13 The EKKA is coming to the Blue Parrot on Saturday, August 13. We are joining in the EKKA celebrations with an exciting $30 menu option along with all the fun of the EKKA including • Fairy Floss, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Showbags, Face Painting and lots more. Book Early!

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Shop 5, 36 Southsea Terrace.

Macleay Island Qld 4184

HEALTHY HAMBURGERS

HOME-MADE HOT DOGS

SHOWBAGS!

FACE PAINTING

join us for . . . .

FUN EKKA DINING Saturday, August 13

MACLEAY ISLAND LIONS CLUB INC. In conjunction with LAMB ISLAND BOWLS CLUB

“Island to Island Tug of War”

We are encouraging all six islands of the SMB group to make up a team each.

Teams can consist of: Men, Ladies & Teens. (Teens must be 16 years at time of event) Maximum team weight limits of up to 2000kg apply.

Teams to be drawn from a hat with knockout rules, the loser of each pull drops out, and the winners play on.

Novelty events are planned, including land based tug of wars, gum boot throwing, egg & spoon & sack races, face painting & jumping castles.

Licensed Bar creams.

Continuous Barby

Soft Drinks

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Corroboree Park on Macleay & Ian Ward Park on Lamb Sunday 16 Oct. 2011 @ 10am A DVD film of the event and its preludes is to be produced by the SMBI Museum. DVD's will be for sale.

For any details and team submissions: Col 5332, Wally 5812, John 4705, and Wayne 5930.

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Bay Islands Golf Club Bay Islands Golf Club Inc. ABN 40813457290 Lot 2 Gordon Road, Macleay Island Q. 4184 Telephone 3409 5299 Facsimile 3409 4064 Email: secretary@bayislandsgolfclub.com.au

t n e m n i a t r e ent Free Entertainment

GOLF CLUB OPENING HOURS Monday to Sunday 10am until close

August Entertainment

Fri 5th..........Darryl Keirnan Fri 12th ......... Simmone Berriman Fri 19th ......... Audo Fri 26th ......... Ray Davies

(at Management discretion)

Quiz Biz

September Entertainment

Fri 2nd ............ Matt Russell Fri 9th ............ Mangrove Jack

Test your knowledge and experience the fun with Quiz Biz Sat 13th August Pens poised at 7pm

Fathers Day – Sunday 4th September:

Bookings Essential Free schooner for Dad Entertainment - Brunch 11.00 – 2.00

bistro (Bistro Closed Mondays)

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL FOR FRIDAY NIGHT

(Tables reserved for diners)

Enjoy a relaxing dining experience on Saturday Nights BISTRO HOURS

Makeup a table of 6 with your friends entry fee $3 per person Come along and have a light meal before the testing of your mental ability

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★ Raffles ★ Special Jackpot Games ★ Cash & Vouchers ★ Good social fun for all

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BREAKFAST - Sunday from 9.30am LUNCH - Tuesday thru to Sunday 11am - 2pm DINNER - Thurs and Sat 6pm - 8pm Fri 6pm - 8.30pm

9.30am to 12 noon

MEMBERSHIP DRAW Every Friday Night

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BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

PHONE 3409 5299 NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

Full Playing & Social Membership forms available within the Clubhouse

MOVIE reviews

WITH JOHN TREFLE

RED HILL Ryan Kwanten, Tom E. Lewis

Steve

Bisley,

A young city cop with a pregnant wife has requested a transfer to a small, quiet and stress-free country location. He is sent to Red Hill in the Victorian high country.

The movie covers his first day and night in the town.

UNSTOPPABLE Denzel Washington, Chris Pine, Rosario Dawson

An exceptionally long freight train leaves the rail yards without its driver due to human error (no, make that stupidity). Among the containers it’s hauling are 4 full of flammable toxic waste. The train accelerates to 70 miles per hour. There’s a train with a carriage full of primary school kids on the same track heading towards the freight train.

And that’s only the start of the danger and mayhem that might just be unstoppable. A variety of things are tried to stop or slow down the out of control freight train. In the end it comes down to 2 gutsy guys on a single engine risking their lives to do the impossible – stop the freight train.

The acting is good, the characterisation and human interest backstory are engaging and we get involved with the people involved in what seems will be a devastating, catastrophic disaster.

Shot with real trains (no models) on real tracks in real places, this is a spectacular, mindboggling, big budget action movie.

There’s pumped up music, sound, camera work and editing. There’s heart-stopping stunts, excitement, worry, tension and fear.

VERDICT People with a weak heart need to avoid this movie. Everybody else – jump on board. It’s a helluva ride. 9/10

Stress-free it isn’t. A wife murderer escapes from a maximum security prison 60 miles away and is heading towards Red Hill with vengeance in his heart and nothing to lose. Local boss cop Old Bill puts together a large group of defenders ready to locate the murderer and kill him on sight. Not easy to stop a relentless killing machine. The town is remote from outside help and the sky, the landscape and the light have a muted, bleachedout look.

The tension is ramped up high as the bodies keep falling and the chances of survival shrink. Secrets come out, coverups collapse, desperation grows.

This terrific Aussie film is as good as any American revenge and killer hunt down movie, with remarkably strong performances all around, great locations, marvelous camera work editing and music. And the killer only says 7 words. His silence is part of his threat and his looks and actions create justified terror.

VERDICT Strong, tough, relentless. 9/10

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Local family owned business driving the local economy.

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Bring your friends and join us . . .

Friendly Service!

Beer Garden!

TAB facilities

A message from Linda!

Welcome to the Russell Island RSL Club. Our club is the place where members and visitors alike come to enjoy convivial friendship and to meet new friends. We always have lots happening with regular entertainment and activities. One of the most popular is Karaoke which is held every second Saturday, and Bingo is a hit every second Tuesday. Don’t forget we have Russell Island’s only TAB and Keno facility and fun raffles and members’ draw can be enjoyed every Friday night. One of the most popular restaurants on the island is Billy’s Bristro with both Australian and Sri Lankan meals to be enjoyed for lunch and dinner from Wednesday to Sunday. If you aren’t a member of the club it is easy to join at just $11 annually for pensioners and $15 normal fees. Please note we have an ‘unsupervised’ play room for children and a courtesy bus operates from the ferry to the club door!

RUSSELL ISLAND Billy’s BISTRO

RSL BEST LIQUOR SPECIALS!

Sri Lankan and Australian MEALS LUNCH 12noon - 2pm DINNER 6pm - 8.30pm Wednesday to Sunday

Become a MEMBER! Join NOW! AFFORDABLE FEES! Pensioners $11; Normal $15

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WHAT’S ON! RAFFLES • Every FRIDAY Night!

BINGO

• Every Second TUESDAY

MEMBERS’ DRAW

• Friday’s 7.30pm-8.30pm

KARAOKE!

Every second Saturday!

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One Night Only!

Art Exhibit to Raise Funds for Russell Is School

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he Russell Island State School will be the major benefactor of the One Night Only Art Exhibition to be held on Saturday, August 27.

The event is the brainchild of Barbara Davies, the artist-in-residence and owner of Art Stuff and Nonsense in Alison Crescent on Russell Island in the Aunty Alice Restaurant complex.

Barbara established her art supply business and art school on Russell back in 1999, making the business the longest-established art outlet on Russell Island.

One Night Only will feature more than 30 works by more than 10 local artists with the funds raised from the event to support the Russell Island State School.

“We have some great artists on our islands and some of the works on offer will represent a great investment for all lovers of art,” Barbara told the Bay Island News.

And Barbara should know. The holder of a Bachelor of Arts Degree, she has been an artist most of her life and was an arts teacher at the Holy Spirit School at New Farm way back in the 1980’s.

She owned art supply and art school businesses at New Farm and at Racecourse Road Ascot before becoming entrenched on the Bay Islands.

Art Stuff and Nonsense has a comprehensive range of art supplies and conducts regular art classes for adults and children.

Barbara wants as many people as possible to attend the August 27 event, starting at 5pm at Art Stuff and Nonsense. There will be wine and catering by Aunty Alice’s with Edward on piano.

Tickets at $20 can be obtained from Art Stuff and Nonsense (Barbara or Pat on 3409 1700) or Edward A’Bear from Macleay Island Realty 34094909.

One Night Only!

You are invited to attend....

H H H AL K C O L 10 S’ WOR T ARTIOSN SALE

5TH ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION

Art Stuff @ Nonsense to be held at:

Saturday, August 27, 2011, 5pm-8pm 4/6 Alison Crescent, Russell Island (Next to Aunty Alice’s Restaurant)

PROCEEDS TO AID RUSSELL ISLAND SCHOOL

QUALITY ART SUPPLIES AT MAINLAND PRICES! • Daler-Rowney Oils, Water Colours and Acrylic Paints • Art Spectrum Oils • Mont Mart Oils, Water Colours and Acrylic Paints • All Sizes CANVAS BOARDS • Clays • Painting by Numbers • Great Selection Brushes • Easels • LOCAL ART FOR SALE • ADULT & CHILDREN ART CLASSES Open 10am-3.30pm Monday to Friday, 9am-12 noon Sat, Sun Enquiries: Barbara and Pat 3409 1700

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Roast Night Tuesday Entertainment every Sunday Arvo (school holidays) Full Bar Facilities

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FISHING REPORT Well hello to everyone, I can not believe it is already July. One thing I have noticed is the colder starts in the morning when going fishing, but once the sun comes up the days are just fantastic. (The fishing hasn’t been too bad either.

Last month I said I would have a write up on the Moreton Bay Offshore Family Fishing Challenge. Firstly I would like to say what a great job they did and to all the members of their club who helped out “well done”.

Anyway I actually got to have a fish this year which I was pretty happy about. I don’t get to do as much fishing as I would like these days as most of my time spent on the water I am guiding, so I am looking after my clients and giving them the best chance to catch fish (and loving it by the way).

Well about a month before the comp I asked a friend of mine Will if he would be interested in going in the comp with me.

Well I did not have to twist his arm too much for him to say yes. It was now a couple of days before the comp all the bait and fuel had been purchased. Then we made sure all rods, reels, tackle, lures and the boat were ready to go.

On the bait side for the three days fishing we took 4kgs of Pilchards, 4kg mullet fillets, 3kg of fresh squid and 3 kgs of prawns. On the lure side 6 pkts of soft plastics and a selection of hard bodies.

Finally day one arrives we hit the boat ramp at a leisurely 8.30am, we wanted to fish the last of the run out and first of the run in. Our first stop was the top of Long Island. I put a lightly weighted pilchard on and Will started with a soft plastic. Well we did not have to wait long and Will was onto his first flathead and after a nice little tussel a 50 plus fish was in the net (noting on the pilchard) I think Will had about 3 more casts and he was on again boating a flathead about the same size.

Next to hoop up again was Will this time this was a bigger fish and after a few tense moments beside the boat a nice 73cm flatty was in the net a P.B for Will. While Will was letting his fish go I hooked up on a solid lizard “I was having a ball, my mate has just caught his best flathead ever and I am about to land a 70cm plus fish myself. Does it get any better than this”.

Long story short yes it can. The fishing went on like this for about an hour before we decided to make a move to a new location, as we were only allowed to weigh flathead in up to 60cm long. We did not move far just north to the southern end of garden island were we fished a small drain about 15 to 20 feet wide.

We decided to drift past the drain with the

change of tide, Will made his first cast, he hopped the soft plastic along the bottom a couple of times and yells fish on. I cast into the same spot a couple of twitches and I am on. Will then say I have dropped my fish and quickly has another cast.

Believe it or not Will was on again.

I boated my flathead 56cm and let it go as Will netted his 50cm fish. I must admit I have never seen flathead as thick as this before. In just over an hour we caught and released 25 flathead all between 40cm and 59cm (we kept that one for the weigh in).

Next morning we were up early we hit the water at 4.30am. It was dark raining and windy. Will was keen to chase snapper on the inside of Moreton Island, but the weather had other ideas. We got as far as Harry Atkins Reef, by now it was blowing 20knots plus and raining so we decided to anchor up and see if the conditions would improve. Will took a couple of mullet fillets out of the esky and rigged them up with a gang of 8’0 hooks and sent it to the bottom.

We then fished some lighter rods floating pilly’s down a burley trail hopeing for a snapper or two. After about an hour or two of being tossed around and no bites finally Wills rod buckles over in the rod holder, this fish was putting up a good fight but Will had a bit of a come here outfit and be for long a nice cod was in the net. In the end we decided to head to the pin and try for a tailor. After a 40minute run we were at the Juminpin Bar where we ended up having a great afternoon catching tailor on small Crome slug’s the average size was around the 40cm no big on to weigh in unfortunately.

Then it was Monday morning, last day of the comp, we decided to give the flathead another go. I said to Will lets head back to Long Island and see if we can catch one at 60cms. We pulled up and the wind was a light south westerly perfect for our drift.

Will made the first cast no sooner did it hit the water and bang Will was on with a fisty flathead after a few tense moments around the boat Will landed a 59 ½ cm flatty. The reason these fish were giving us a little trouble around the boat is because we were only using 4lb line with 10lb leaders.( By the way we kept that one to weigh in later.) I positioned the boat back in the same spot for the next drift, I quickly ran up the bow of the boat and throw a cast in before Will.

Two twiches of the soft plastic and I was on the fish took a fair bit of line on the first run and after a lot of fun playing the fish another flatty measuring 73cm was in the net. The action was starting to hot up and before I could release my fish Will was on again, this time he was onto a pretty substantial

fish and after some big head shacks and a couple of tricky moments around the engine Will had a new PB in the net. This fish went 78cm and Will was wrapped. We spent the rest of the morning until around 10.00am catching and releasing flathead in the 70cm to 75cm range before heading into the weigh in (By the way we missed out on 3rd place by 40grms) All up we boated 45 flathead and 1 cod and a dozen or so tailor for the 3 days. Out of all the bait in the esky we used about half a dozen pilly’s and to fillets of mullet everything else was soft plastic and crome slugs.

It’s hard to express on paper how good the weekend of fishing was, but for me and Will I can guarantee it will be one of those fishing stories that we will remember and tell for quite a while!

On the fishing front over the past month flathead have been the stand out catch with fish coming from almost everywhere around the bay islands.

Whether using bait or soft plastics you need to fish the top or bottom of the tide.

There is still legal snapper/squire around Potts Point, Iron Stem and NE side of Coochie, best bait has been pilchards and they have to be good quality on lightly weighted rigs.

Bream and Tuskfish have been in reasonable numbers around the Platypus Wreck on the southern end of Peel Island Best bait is the humble prawn.

So until next month stay safe on the water and if you would like to join me on a charter Phone 0433 732 310 or email Sean@ moretonbaycharter.com.au or check out the website www.moretonbaycharter.com.au

Redland Performing Arts Centre presents

SIMON GALLAHER in Concert

Wednesday 31st August, 11am Redland Performing Arts Centre – Concert Hall

If you would like to join me on a charter give me a call

Sean 0433 732 310

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One of Australia’s most popular singing stars

A very special matinee variety concert

Musical Director: Kevin Hocking

Tickets: Seniors/Pensioners $15.00, Groups of 10+ Seniors/Pensioners $13.00, Adults $20.00 Bookings: at the Box Office, 2–16 Middle Street, Cleveland, by phone 3829 8131 or online www.rpac.com.au • A $2 booking fee applies to online purchases.

Supported by Major Media Partners: Bayside Bulletin, The Redland Times and d’fine. Music partner: 2011 Program supporter – Theme & Variations.

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George and Sophie Economous are proud to offer Macleay Island and the Bay Islands professional, friendly pharmaceutical services in the knowledge that you will receive the best of attention, good advice, the best products, friendly service and fair prices . . . .

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Health & Wellbeing

AUSTRALIAN’S are NO. I in the WORLD – they get bigger as life gets faster.

We have an attitude to health that is more pharmaceutical and medical than preventative health. Our country is spending billions each year on the problem.

Billions of dollars in our health system through obesity; treating diseases are costly and difficult because Australian’s have fallen to the temptations of TAX JUNK FOOD. Obesity is an escalating global epidemic.

The effect of junk food on the brain is like that to drugs. Fat, salt, sugar overload the brain, causing a loss of control, a lack of satiety and an obsession with food. No longer are we like our ancestors in our survival for food. The leading cause of obesity, is the junk food business which is thriving – and this nation is paying is paying for it.

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Serving sizes of our meals

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Longer working hours

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No difference between day and night for shift workers

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Decreased incidental exercise

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Little routine - less time - life is hectic

food business which is thriving – and this nation is paying is paying for it.

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Fast and processed food

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Skipping meals

Some guidelines to help with the problem disease of obesity.

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Eating on the run (or drive)

l. Eat slowly

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Loneliness

2. Avoid eating a 2nd helping

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Boredom

3. eat less fatty foods and sweets

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Depression

4. prepare smaller portions of food

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Shame

5. eliminate snacks

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The pursuit of thinness for women

6. avoid heavy evening meals

Labour saving devices

Societal insinuations that can cause Obesity •

Publicity AND Fashion

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Peer pressure and influence in the family

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Sexual supremacy

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Portrayal of the ‘ideal body shape’

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Neighborhood outlook

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Societal norms, circles and trends

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Celebrations

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Fast food

The leading cause of obesity, is the junk

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Health & Wellbeing

Change in voice? Wobbly on back legs?

Trouble eating, breathing and standing up?

Well maybe the answer is... Tick paralysis.

You may already know about tick paralysis since Paralysis ticks (Ixodes holocyclus) are found on the Islands all year round. The number of the ticks increases especially after the rain following warm weather.

Paralysis ticks cause serious problems in small animals such as dogs and cats and it is very important to treat the condition ASAP. The earlier we start treatment, the better the prognosis and chance of survival!

What are the common signs?

Change in voice, weakness (wobbliness) in the back legs and vomiting are the initial signs and are easiest to recognise.

Advanced signs include, difficulty in breathing and being unable to stand

What are the treatment protocols?

The most important part of the treatment in Tick paralysis is to give some tick anti serum.

After the anti serum is given, the condition usually keeps deteriorating for the first 24hours or so and close monitoring is required.

Supportive care in hospital includes sedation (stress and excitement worsen the clinical signs), bladder & eye care (many tick affected pets cannot urinate and/or blink), preventing pneumonia by keeping the animal from vomiting and clearing the airways (loss of gag reflex is very common and inhaling vomit leads to aspiration pneumonia), monitoring the oxygen levels of the animals with breathing difficulties, etc. When affected animals have severe breathing difficulties, we often have to completely anaesthetise them (put them in a coma) and sometimes even put them onto a ventilator to give them a rest from breathing: otherwise they get exhausted from trying to breathe as their breathing function are affected by the tick’s poison and they can suffocate.

Once the gag reflex returns to normal, we start offering small amounts of water, then food. The pets can go home once they eat without any problems, urinate on their own and walk properly.

the animals with only slight wobbliness in the back legs have better prognosis than the ones that cannot walk and have breathing difficulties in general. Young animals seem to have better prognosis than old animals.

How can we protect our pets from tick paralysis?

As you can already tell, tick paralysis is a serious condition and prevention is strongly recommended for any pets on the Islands. Here are some recommendations of products.

Advantix (spot on): apply fortnightly. Suitable for dogs that swim a lot. This product is toxic to cats so it should not be used on a dog that has contacts with cats.

Frontline plus for dogs (spot on): apply fortnightly. Frontline plus for cats is not a registered tick prevention product.

Frontline spray: apply every 3 weeks.

Tick collars for dogs: can use with Advantix or Frontline. Cannot use with Proban. Not suitable if you have small kids who may play with the collar. Not reliable if the dogs swim a lot.

Proban: given every second day.

Permoxin for dogs (spray): can apply as often as once daily. Very effective and the effect can last up to a week.

Fido’s Free Itch Flea shampoo: effect can last for 3 days.

The best prevention is to search for ticks daily on top of using any of these preventative products as no tick prevention products are %100 effective.

If you suspect tick paralysis on your pets or if you have any questions on tick paralysis, please give us a ring.

Dr Sae Namekata-Wales Bay Islands Veterinary Services

The hospitalisation period varies depending on how serious the condition is, which can be from a few days to over a week.

Queensland Health SMBI

What is the prognosis?

The prognosis seems to depend on how advanced the signs are when the pets get treated:

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Little Ships Golf Day 2 Man Ambrose Golf Day 6th August.

Tee off 8.30 am All nominations to 34099022 or Bill at 34099999 Neil Duddy - sensational country and western performer. 7pm till late.

August 13th Commodores at Home (sailpast) a Gala Day involving present day navy personnel, committee and members of Little Ship Club.

11.00am till late.

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Anna, Keep Your Promise.

Don’t Shut Straddie Down.

In June last year, the Premier announced that sandmining would continue on North Stradbroke Island until 2027.

Residents, visitors, small businesses and Sibelco employees have been left stranded by this broken promise by the Premier.

Last week, the Queensland Government went back on its word and made a decision to ‘fast-track’ the end of mining on North Stradbroke Island by 2019. This puts at risk 650 jobs and will devastate the Stradbroke Island community and economy.

Sibelco’s mining operations are the foundation for Straddie’s fuel and electricity supplies, barge and ferry services, general infrastructure and local community groups.

Sibelco had been in negotiations with the Queensland Government to determine the best way forward for Straddie and its residents. During these negotiations, Sibelco proposed an orderly and staged end to sandmining in line with the government’s 2027 commitment.

The Bligh Government has now effectively shut down sandmining without leaving time for other industries to develop.

This would seem to be nothing more than a decision made by a government angling for green preferences in the upcoming election in inner-Brisbane electorates.

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Sandmining has delivered great outcomes for the community, the environment and the Island’s economy since commencing operations some 50 years ago.

Ending sandmining prematurely will shut Straddie down.

Sustainable Stradbroke www.sustainablestradbroke.com.au

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Broken promises threaten Straddie’s future The decision by the Queensland Government to shut down all mineral sands mining operations on North Stradbroke Island (NSI) by 2019 breaks a black and white commitment made by the Premier in June 2010.

The Bligh Government committed to allowing mining to continue on the Island until 2027. However, due to pressure from green groups, the government has gone back on their word and now left the future of some 600 workers and over 2,000 Island residents in jeopardy.

The Premier’s announcement means that 94 per cent of mining operations will be shut down by 2019. Hundreds of mining jobs will disappear from the Island, leading to local businesses, schools and infrastructure to be crippled.

Sibelco’s mining operations supports fuel and electricity supplies, the barge and ferry services to and from the Island, general infrastructure and maintenance and local community and sporting groups. The organisation has delivered great outcomes for the community, the environment and the Island’s economy since commencing mining some 50 years ago, and Sibelco Australia believes that this announcement by the State Government to prematurely shut down mining operations will shut down Straddie.

Island resident and Sibelco Sustainability and Community Relations Manager Paul Smith said local residents and employees are devastated by the State Government’s about face.

“The residents, visitors, businesses and our Sibelco employees have been left stranded by this broken promise by the Bligh government,” Mr Smith said.

“Everyone is feeling betrayed by a State Government which is pandering to minority and green groups who have a long-standing history of opposing progressive and beneficial development on the Island.”

Sibelco has been in negotiations with the State Government since June 2010 to determine the best way forward for NSI and its residents.

During these negotiations, Sibelco proposed an orderly and staged end to mining on the Island by 2027 – a timeframe which would allow alternative industries to develop and prosper.

forcing us to shut down mining operations on the Island too soon, the Bligh Government is effectively shutting down Straddie,” Mr Smith said.

This proposed shut down date from the State Government does not provide the people of NSI with enough time to ensure the future economic viability of the Island. This will throw Straddie into an economic depression.”

Sibelco also believe this broken promise by the Bligh government threatens the future of North Stradbroke Island, and poses a threat to the multi-billion dollar mining industry in Queensland – an industry that employs tens of thousands of people and will be instrumental in rebuilding the state’s economy after the recent spate of natural disasters.

“In order to push ahead with the proposed 2019 closure, the State Government will curtail the renewal of existing mining leases,” Mr Smith said.

“Mining is taking place on NSI within the conditions of these existing leases. From what we understand, there has never been a non-renewal of a lease in this way in the history of Queensland. This broken promise by the State Government will set a dramatic precedent which will undermine the fundamental basis for the security of mining leases across the state.

“With this back flip, Anna Bligh has put every mining company operating in Queensland on notice – you never know who could be next.

“This is a clear example of sovereign risk and other investors in Queensland should take notice of what is happening here.”

Sibelco Australia and the people of NSI have banded together to fight the State Government’s plans for an early shut down to sand mining on the Island, and are urging people to visit www.sustainablestradbroke. com.au and send the Premier a letter supporting a later shut down date and secure Straddie’s future.

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LOP CHOP CHIP HAS THE ONLY WOOD CHIPPER ON THE ISLANDS WE WILLAND BEATTHE ANY AND DO QUOTE TREE CHERRY PICKER ON MACLEAY ISLAND. SUPPORT THE REAL ONLY WE LOVE NOT ASK FOR ANY SAFE & WITH THE RIGHT GEAR AND EXPERIENCE AND A PERFECT SAFETY LOPPERS Call Raice Nicholls MONEY UP FRONT HEALTHY RECORD. BE AWARE OF OPERATORS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT GEAR, TREES Trusted ReliableUNSAFE Known THEY ARE UNPROFESSIONAL, AND DO BODGIE WORK.

Same number for over 10 years

PREPARE YOURSELF FOR STORM SEASON. IF A STORM HITS THE ISLANDS THE MAINLAND OPERATORS WILL BE TOO BUSY AND EXPENSIVE TO TRAVEL TO THE ISLANDS. LOP CHOP CHIP’S MACHINERY AND EXPERIENCE MIGHT JUST BE WARNED OF OPERATORS THAT CLAIM TO BE ARBORISTS BUT REALLY JUST HAVE SAVE YOUR HOUSE OR EVEN YOUR LIFE! A GARDENING TICKET AND OPERATORS THAT CHANGE THEIR PHONE NUMBERS BE-

0408 151 730

CAUSE OF TOO MANY COMPLAINTS.

SAFE & Bay sland Call RaiceHire Nicholls HEALTHY Tools and Equipment TREES WE LOVE

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Trusted Reliable Known Same number for over 10 years

LIC. 8000

Quality Electrical Services Electrical Contractors

Phone

3390 1655 All Island Electrical Services

WE WILL BEAT ANY QUOTE AND DO NOT ASK FOR ANY MONEY UP FRONT

D.I.Y Yard/Garden Household Party/Event Trailers

0408 151 730 Paul 0408 881 188 ●

Reliable Service Reasonable Prices

Delivery/Pick-up Macleay Is *Interisland fees apply

BE WARNED OF OPERATORS THAT CLAIM TO BE ARBORISTS BUT REALLY JUST HAVE A GARDENING TICKET AND OPERATORS THAT CHANGE THEIR PHONE NUMBERS BECAUSE OF TOO MANY COMPLAINTS.

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Connecting Locals August 2011 edition 53

ADvERTISE YOUR CAR OR BOAT HERE FOR $50 - 07 3409 4882

$3950

1993 TOYOTA SURF 4WD Turbo diesel, travelled 235,000km, great mags, 6 months rego. A great example of this model Toyota. Goes well, tinted windows, excellent interior, diesel reliability, towbar.

Ideal for Island and mainland use. $3950 Phone 0400 004 373

$2990

1988 Mercedes Benz 190E Four cyl model, very economical prestige driving. Recently serviced, features central locking, good tyres, elec mirrors, air. Serviced regularly and very affordable motoring. 6 months reg $2990 Phone 0400 004 373

$1600

2002 TGP Moped 50cc auto, 6 months rego, ride away. $ John Coles Phone 0414 624 510 2008 Ktmco Moped 50cc auto, rego 11/11, ride away, very low klms. $1600 John Coles Phone 0414 624 510

$999

1987 Mazda 121 5 speed manual, registered until 20/08/11. $999 drive away. John Coles Phone 0414 624 510

$3500

1951 Austin A40 Devon. Showing 48000 miles. 90% rust free. $3500. John Coles Phone 0414 624 510

$10990 2009 KIA Rio 1.6L CVVT Hatchback 5 door, 4 cylinder, 5 speed manual. air conditioned, electric windows, central locking, almost new condition, 21,000km, 6 months rego. Very economical around town. $10,990 Phone 0400 134 519

$7995 2001 Merceds Benz MB100D Van Perfect for Island or mainland use. Ideal for bus or tradie or anyone who wants a great van. 5 speed manual, 2.9 5cyl diesel engine, 199,500kms air con, pwr str, pwr windows, log books, 6 months reg $7995 Phone 0400 004 373

1995 Toyota RAV 4 5 speed manual, 6 months rego, power steering, electric windows $3950 drive away. John Coles Phone 0414 624 510

$9950 Boat for sale Cruisecraft carribean Phone : 0433663617

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JUSTICES OF THE PEACE Barker, Ed, JP (ComDec) 3409 4638 Bowden, M, JP (Qual) 3409 4801 Brian Lloyd, JP 3207 8835 Browne, S, JP (Qual) 3409 4802 Carter, R, JP (ComDec) 3409 5046 Harding, A, JP (ComDec) 3409 1177 Hill, Lynda, JP (Qual) 0413 192 656 Norris, John, JP (Qual) 3409 5251 MJ Harding, JP (ComDec) 3409 1317 R Carter JP(Comdec) 3409 5946

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CHARTER HIRE Megamia Barges, Coochie 0424 904 446

IMPORTANT NUMBERS Ambulance & Fire Boating Weather Coast Guard Energex Fire Warden Kids Help Line Macleay Police Redland Bay Police Redlands Hospital Russell Police SES

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JEWELLER Michael Wall

0400 356 482

MARKETING SERVICES

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PROFESSIONALS 1300 731 358 3409 1151 3409 2906 3409 4070 0409 486 388 0417 786 708

REAL ESTATE Bay Waters Realty First National Gold Property Group MI Realty Raine and Horne Ray White Rex Davidson RI Real Estate T Barclay

3207 8006 3409 5013 3409 2600 3409 4909 3409 5000 3409 2000 3409 1176 3409 1100 3409 4500

SCHOOLS MI Childcare Centre MI OSHC Services MI Prep School MI State School Play Group (MI) Play Group (RI) RI State School

3409 4433 3409 5075 3400 8314 3400 8333 3409 5864 0430 536 030 3409 9333

SEWING Toni Marie Design

SPORTING GROUPS

SUPERMARKETS 3409 4455 3409 1657 3409 2777 3409 4477 3409 5408

TRANSPORT Airport Transfers Betta Car Hire MI Taxi Service RI Taxi Service

0422 691 971 3821 1622 0418 734 741 0408 785 218

VIDEO STORES MI Video RI Video

3409 4404 3409 1642

DINING Bay Island Dinner Dates 0401 604 133 Aunty Alice’s Café 3409 2002 Bubbles Bistro 3409 4033 Black Pearl 3409 2211 Billy’s Bistro 3409 1985 Blue Parrot Café 3409 4900 Darios Pizza 3409 4676 Flinders Café 3207 0707 Golf Club Bistro 3409 5299 Just Seafood 3409 4514 MI Bakery 3409 4444 Pub Paradise 3409 5200 Sparkles Bistro 3409 4033 Sharks Tooth Kitchen 3409 9216

tradeservices ALARMS 0405 044 205

AUTO BSB Sales & Mktg BI Marine Services Bay Island Mechanic Leon Wieland RI Outboards

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BUILDING SUPPLIES Bay Island Building Products 3409 4311 Norm Hardy 0403 016 889

BUILDING-RENOVATION

PET

AMS Law BI Medical Service By the Rules Lawyers MI Data Services Financial Broker Property Valuations

3409 5364 3409 2259 3409 5020 3409 1475 3409 5299 0438 132 551 3409 1944 0433 172 804 3409 1330 3409 1457 3409 5859 3409 1755

Bay Island Meats (MI) Bay Island Meats (RI) IGA Spar FoodWorks

Bay Island Security

Bay Island Newspaper 3409 5034 Bay Islands Leaflet Distribution Phone 07 3409 4642 Mobile 0412 060 764 Bay Island Signs 3409 2792 Bay Island DTP 0415 181 874 The Haven Gallery 3409 5341 Print Perfect 3409 1216 Video Productions 3409 5893 Westpoint Graphics 0407 614 935 BI Pet Supplies BI Veterinary Pet Grooming Pet Obsessionz

Bowls Club (MI) Cricket (Dolphins) Fishing Club (MI) Fishing Club (RI) Golf Club (MI) Island Kayak Tours Karate (MI) Karate (RI) Lawn Bowls (RI) Soccer Tingira Boat Club RI Harriers

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Barron Constructions BI Building Services BI Design & Drafting Des Guse Ed Russell Graeme Molston GHD Constructions Island Build J Cole Constructions Jim Monaghan Just Ask Dave (Decking) Kevin's Kitchens Oceanic Construction Quick Build RCTC Homes Scott Gode

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CABINETMAKING Bay Island Cabinets Oasis Cabinets

0438 768 537 0414 841 506

CARPENTRY Mason Landscape Power Constructions Stephen Pike

3409 5722 3409 5777 0403 402 104

CARPET SERVICE Bob Nilon 0414 752 751 1st Contract Carpet Clean 3409 4705 Island Carpets 0408 445 982

CONCRETE Beanie Boys Brisbane Pumpworx Island Concreting Joseph Linsky

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0409 998 671

CONCRETE AND POSTCOLUMNS Pave with Dave

0417 484 373

CONTAINER HIRE AND SALES Container Hire & Sales

0430 375 839

ELECTRICIAN Jason Stanley John Althorpe MI Electrical S J Prosser Enterprises Richard the Electrician Alan Robinson Quality Electrical

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GARDEN/LANDSCAPE Island Breeze Lawn & Garden Care Jimel Transport Pave with Dave

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HARDWARE 3409 5469

EQUIPMENT HIRE 3409 1996 0408 881 188 0414 841 506

MAINTENANCE

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PAINTING

Alkatraz Art 0415 728 470 Gavin Bray Painting 3409 4043 Classic Paints supplies 3821 2771 Michael Monaghan 0417 698 644

PAINTING & DECORATING George Ward Russell Is S&C Painting

0400 732 012 0421 455 089

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PLUMBING A Ocean Earth Plumbin Big 5 Services Leon Wieland Mark Sparrow Phil Pain Plumbing Quinn Plumbing

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ROOFING Met Dek

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SCREENS - GLASS Russ Island Glass Shower Screens Enchanted Glass

TELEVISION Service & Installation

3409 4656

TRANSPORT Bay Air Bay Island Carriers Bayside Removals B.I.T.S. MI Transport Off Shore Towing Stradbroke Ferries Tilt Truck Warwick Neville

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3415 3044

HOSPITAL AND SERVICES Dunwich Marine Rescue

3409 9059 3409 9338

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0412 021 608

Tourist Information

Mac’s Supplies Andy Hire BI Hire Island Scaffold Hire

STEEL FABRICATION Len Stedman

EARTHMOVING All Island Earth Works BA & PE Cox Ben Williamson BI Excavations BTW Equipment Doug’s Bobcat Dig this Earth Moving JBS Earthmoving Kerry Green Mark Kennedy Peter McFaul

SIGNS & GRAPHICS Signrise Signs & Graphics 0412 644 647 Bay Island Signs 3409 2792

3409 8158

ACCOMMODATION Point Lookout Anchorage Village Pandanus Palms Pt Lkt Beach Resort Mooloomba Resort Straddie Guest House Samarinda The Accomm Centre The Islander Straddie Beach Hotel Headland Chalet Whale Watch Resort Amity Point 34 Aqua Camps AP Holiday Village AP Holiday Village Cosy Cottages Amity Bungalows Amity Shores Ann Weston Dunwich Minjerribah H’day M’Bay Research Stn Over Night Stays Straddie Views

3409 8266 3409 8106 3409 8213 3409 8213 3409 8888 3409 8785 3409 8255 3409 8388 3409 8188 3409 8252 3409 8555 3409 7161 3409 7161 3409 7161 3409 7119 3409 7017 3409 7589 3409 7229 3409 9445 3365 4333 3409 8875

RESTAURANTS Point Lookout La Focaccia Masonic Club Amis Bowls Club Dunwich Little Ship Club Sharks Tooth Kitchen RSL Club Bakery

3409 8778 3409 8519 3409 8600 3409 8182 3409 9900 3409 9216 3409 9318 3409 9062

SHOPPING Point Lookout Noreen’s Seaside Shop Island Souvenirs Bob’s 727 Point Lookout G’store Bob Mintee Surf Shop The Roadhouse Point Lookout News Point Lookout Plaza Coral Sea Gallery

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August 2011 edition 55

Bay Islands

3409 5000

MACLEAY ISLAND - LAMB ISLAND - KARRAGARRA ISLAND - RUSSELL ISLAND

UPCOMING AUCTION

19 COORONG STREET MACLEAY ISLAND EXPANSIVE WATER VIEWS GREAT LOCATION This 1490m2 vacant block is one of the higher points of Macleay Island A highset home will provide excellent water views in two directions 2

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MACLEAY ISLAND

AUCTION TIDY, COMPACT, PROPERTY AUCTION 6/08/2011 ONSITE 2.30PM 55 FRANCIS ROAD MACLEAY ISLAND • LOCATED ON A SEALED ROAD, WALK TO THE SHOPS AND FERRY • ADJACENT TO THE GOLF COURSE ON 658M2 BLOCK • ESTABLISHED GARDENS AND GROUNDS ALLOW PRIVACY • PERFECT FOR RETIREES OR FIRST HOME BUYERS. • MAIN BED AIR CON, OPEN PLAN LIVING AND LOCK-UP GARAGE

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MACLEAY ISLAND $295,000

QUALITY PROPERTY N.E. MACLEAY WITH VIEWS

• WALK TO GOLDEN SANDS BOULEVARD, SWIM, FISH • AIR CONDITIONED OPEN PLAN LIVING, MAIN BEDROOM WITH ENSUITE • LOVELY GARDENS, AND GAZEBO FOR ENTERTAINING. • PLUS A DOUBLE GARAGE OUT THE BACK

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MACLEAY ISLAND $380,000

VIEWS WILL SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

• ON THE WATER ,ONE OF THE ISLANDS PREMIUM ADDRESSES • HARD PACKED BEACH, LAUNCH THE TINNIE ON ALL TIDES • 2 LEVELS, EACH WITH A DECK AND BEDROOMS • SPACIOUS HOME FOR A LARGER FAMILY.

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MACLEAY ISLAND $399,000

ABSOLUTE WATERFRONT WITH YOUR OWN BOAT RAMP • VIEWS OVER PERULPA BAY FROM YOUR BALCONIES • TIMBER KITCHEN, POLISHED FLOORS • ROOM UNDER FOR STORAGE • ACCESS TO THE BACK YARD AND BOAT RAMP

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MACLEAY ISLAND $550,000 FISHERMAN’S PARADISE

• EASY WATER ACCESS. VIEWS OVER LUCAS PASSAGE • MAIN BED W/WALK-IN WARDROBE AND ENSUITE • CEILING FANS AND AIR CONDITIONING • INGROUND, SALT WATER, SOLAR HEATED POOL

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