Dolphins News | Issue 7 | December 9, 2020 by Moreton Daily News

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Light up the night

THE FESTIVE season is in full swing as we prepare to farewell a challenging year which has taught us much about resilience and community. Redcliffe is hosting one of the biggest parties in South East Queensland to see in the new year FULL STORY // P.3

This is the final edition of Dolphins News for this year, but we’ll be back on January 27, 2021. ★

Merry Christmas to all our readers!

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Last lights for Barrie PHOTOS DOMINIKA LIS | Rothwell’s Barrie Jennings has lit up his front yard for the last time this Christmas.

STORY NICK CROCKFORD

CHRISTMAS CAROLS

BARRIE Jennings has put up his huge Christmas lights display at Rothwell for the last time – hoping to see smiles on faces and raise funds for Redcliffe Hospital. At the end of this month, Barrie will take everything down and he hopes to sell it to raise money for the hospital’s palliative care unit. Barrie, 80, is finding it

On December 21 at 7pm, weather permitting, with members of the Peninsula Park Choir harder to put up decorations and maintain the display for a month at his home in Peninsula Park Retirement Estate, 2 Wattle Rd, Rothwell. It has taken four weeks

to erect more than 600m of silver and coloured strand lights and a multitude of other decorations. That includes about 40 strands of lights trailing down from a star on top of a tree now approaching 6m in height. “I’ve had lots of compliments so far, everyone seems to be happy,” said Barrie. “This is probably the biggest display yet. “The weather is the main

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obstacle - the heat and the wind. I have been getting up early to do an hour’s work before it gets too hot. “There was a bit of sadness this time, but I have loved every minute, every year, doing this.” The lights are switched on from 6.30-9pm. All outside lights are for sale. Every purchase or donation gets a ticket for a lucky prize draw on December 23 at 8pm.

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Farewell 2020 with bang

Christmas carols fun awaits

STORY KYLIE KNIGHT THE Redcliffe foreshore will host a New Year’s Eve party like no other to farewell an unprecedented year that has challenged most. The team at Redcliffe Markets is organising the event, which aims to give locals and visitors a chance to celebrate the new year and thank them for their support. Market co-ordinator Mark Power said there would be live music, stilt walkers, Brazilian dancers, fire twirlers, sideshow alley, fireworks, market and food stalls and more. The event will be similar to the popular Twilight Christmas Markets, with more of a party flavour. “It might have been a fizzer of a year, but this is our chance to bid it farewell, with a bang, and to set the right tone for 2021, which should be about all of us coming together and celebrating,” Mr Power said. Best of all, the fireworks will be earlier – 7.30pm and 9.30pm. There will be no fireworks at midnight and while the festivities will wrap-up at 10pm, there will be plenty of options at local venues for those wanting to continue the party and see in the new year.

EVENT DETAILS WHAT: Redcliffe Markets New Year’s Eve Party with food and market stalls, live music, sideshow alley, fireworks and more WHEN: December 31, 5-10pm WHERE: Redcliffe Pde, Redcliffe ENTRY: Free

PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | The Redcliffe foreshore will light up for a New Year’s Eve party like no other.

“I think for the families that have traditionally taken children to fireworks, this is a great way to do it without having to trek into Brisbane CBD,” Mr Power said. “They can support a local business, enjoy food and enjoy fireworks and be home in bed at a reason-

able hour.” The event will be spread out over 1km along Redcliffe Pde, walkways will be bigger and stalls spread out so people can observe social distancing. “We’ll be encouraging people to use all of the space down there,” he said. “We’re doing it because of the year we’ve had, for many people it has been a bit of a bust. We have appreciated the support we’ve had at the Sunday market. “People have wanted to support these community

activities… this event is as much of a thank you for that as it is about setting the right tone for 2021. “Local restaurants, cafes and traders along the footprint of our market … it’s a good opportunity for customers to experience these places if they haven’t before and enjoy the convenience of table service whilst experiencing the atmosphere of a great twilight market.” Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism (MBRIT) is supporting the event and CEO Shane New-

combe said it was a great chance to come together as a community to celebrate and support local traders and businesses. “We know locals and visitors are keen to shake off 2020 and this family-friendly event is the perfect way to do it. They can grab a bite to eat, do some shopping, enjoy the entertainment and take in not one, but two fireworks displays,” Mr Newcombe said. Redcliffe Markets is encouraging people to register for free tickets online.

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Heartfelt thanks for support LAUNCHING a community newspaper in the midst of a global pandemic, was not without its challenges but the Dolphins News team has been heartened by your support. With seven editions now under our collective belt, we are off to a flying start and head into the new year with confidence knowing

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IF YOU have missed the first two major carols events for the region, don’t worry there are two more before Christmas. Redcliffe Christmas Carols is on Sunday, December 13 at Dolphin Stadium, Redcliffe, from 3-8pm, and Pine Rivers Christmas Carols is on Sunday, December 20 at Pine Rivers Park also from 3-8pm. They follow similar events already held at Caboolture and North Lakes. Event organisers, Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism, have been working closely with Queensland Health to ensure each of the events meets COVID-19 requirements. “Our biggest hurdle has been navigating the contact tracing requirements for these free events. This year, anybody wishing to attend will need to register online for a free ticket,” CEO Shane Newcombe said. Registrations will open one week prior to each event online at moretondaily.com.au/Christmas. “To avoid disappointment, we encourage anybody wishing to attend to pre-register their interest, so they are the first to hear when registration opens for their nominated Christmas Carols event. Walk-ins will not be accepted on the day.” The events include stage entertainment, visit from Santa and his new walkthrough experience, market stalls, food trucks and fireworks finale. Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Peter Flannery said, after a turbulent 2020, moments of celebration were important on the road to recovery. To find out more about the Christmas in the Moreton Bay Region program and how to pre-register, visit moretondaily.com. au/christmas or phone 3897 4999.

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Bring it on: big year for sport STORY KYLIE KNIGHT THE expanded Dolphin Stadium was only opened a couple of months ago, and already sporting clubs and competitions are lining up to play there in what will be a big first half of 2021. It all starts with the first Brisbane Roar’s A-League fixture for the season on December 29 and W-League fixtures on January 7, February 25 and March 25. The Murri Carnival will kick off on January 17 and run through until January 23, bringing teams from across Queensland for the event which is in its 10th year. An NRL trial game is slated for February and the Australian School Boys Championships is on from July 3-9, not to mention the start of the Intrust Super Cup season in March. Dolphins CEO Tony Murphy cannot wait for the sporting action to start. “This is exactly what we had in mind, when we made the decision to build the stadium. It’s a facility for the whole community,” Mr Murphy said. After a quiet 2020, More-

ton Bay Region Mayor Peter Flannery said residents and visitors had plenty to look forward to in 2021. “In partnership with Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism, we’ve locked in a supercharged events program and sports calendar for 2021,” Mayor Flannery said.

This is fantastic news “After a $24 million upgrade, Dolphin Stadium has already secured a stellar line-up of major events for the region. “This is fantastic news for local businesses, including the accommodation and hospitality industries who will no doubt see a lift in bookings when these major events are in town. “This just validates the $8.4 million we’ve invested into Dolphin Stadium to now see a full schedule of events this summer. That means thousands of sporting fans coming to Moreton Bay, ready to spend, stay and explore more of what

PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | Excitement is building as more events are added to the calendar at Dolphin Stadium.

is on offer in the region.” Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism CEO Shane Newcombe said the region was in the box seat to not only see a high standard of sport at the stadium but also capitalise on the economic opportunities. “These events will bring tens of thousands of visitors to our region in the coming months, some for the day and others for longer,” Mr Newcombe said. “A wide range of businesses and accommodation pro-

viders will not only benefit in the short-term, but longterm as these visitors return with family and friends.” “We are perfectly poised to deliver a quality experience for visitors and a return for local businesses.” Federal Member for Petrie Luke Howarth said: “The exciting and busy booking schedule for 2021 shows this infrastructure was necessary to support the local economy.” “Importantly it will mean more jobs created for the

local people.” State Member for Redcliffe Yvette D’Ath said Redcliffe would be the epicentre of sport in 2021. “Sports fans like me have a smorgasbord of sport to choose from as more games are coming from Brisbane to the new heart of sport in SEQ – Redcliffe,” she said. “The Palaszczuk Government has gone all out to make Queensland a major sporting events hub and it is Redcliffe locals who are the winners.”

Brisbane Roar CEO David Pourre said the club was looking forward to filling the stands with a sea of orange for their first fixture against Wellington Phoenix. “There has been a superb atmosphere across all matches, in the A-League, FFA Cup and Westfield W-League, that we have played at Dolphin Stadium and we expect to make the venue one of the most difficult places for teams to travel to this season,” Mr Pourre said.

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State Budget a boost for schools STORY JODIE POWELL LOCAL schools are the big winners in the wake of this year’s State Budget, with more than $40 million earmarked across the Redcliffe, Murrumba and Bancroft electorates for new classrooms, a hall extension and other upgrades. There is also funding for the Mango Hill station Park ’n’ Ride, a mobile police beat at Redcliffe, and to start the masterplan for Scarborough Harbour. More than $19 million will come from the Budget for Redcliffe Hospital, to deliver the long-awaited MRI machine and on a business case to support the hospital’s expansion. State Member for Murrumba Steven Miles said the $10 million for the Park ’n’ Ride at Mango Hill

would provide more carparks. “Our schools are the real winners in this budget,” Mr Miles said. At Mango Hill State School, $18 million will be spent to deliver new classrooms and school hall. State Member for Bancroft Chris Whiting said seven parks in his electorate would benefit from upgrades under the budget. There is also money allocated to fund the first stage of a new community facility at the former Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries site at Deception Bay and an electrical and mechanical upgrade at Deception Bay Pool. State Member for Redcliffe Yvette D’Ath said schools in her electorate would benefit from money to upgrade classrooms, ad-

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ministration blocks, gymnasiums, outdoor learning areas and industrial technology design spaces. Ms D’Ath said $400,000 had been allocated to start the masterplan for the Scarborough Harbour area, with extensive community consultation planned. There is also $2.1 million to help Morton Bay Regional Council upgrade paths, crossings and boardwalks. “We will continue to work with the Minister for Sport to support the Dolphins bid for the NRL, which includes $2 million for lighting upgrades at the stadium,” Ms D’Ath said. “This investment will support more games at the stadium, resulting in more visitors to our community, boosting our local economy.”

Merry Christmas to all our readers!

PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | Father Dan Berris and Duane Johnston will fire up the barbecue on Christmas Day.

Firing up Christmas cheer STORY NICK CROCKFORD

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THE LAKES Anglican Church at Mango Hill will be firing up the barbecue again on Christmas Day to help those in need. It will be the fourth year of the church’s free Community Christmas Day Meal for those who may be struggling financially, separated from family and friends or disadvantaged. All are welcome to share a meal, have some fun and celebrate on Christmas

To find out more, visit the church’s Facebook page Day from 4-7pm at the Halpine Drive church, beside the new YMCA. The Lakes Anglican Church Minister Father Dan Berris said food donations would be welcomed and a blow-up bouncy castle which would be among the range of activities. “We would love it if peo-

ple could donate, we’re hoping for a good turnout this year,” Father Dan said. The event has some volunteers, more are welcome, and members of The Garrison will run the barbecue. The Lakes Anglican Church also has the second of its market days on Saturday, December 19, from 7am-11.30am at Halpine Dr. Stall holders are welcome. “It’s about locals helping locals, bringing the community together,” Father Dan said.

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Mosquito control a joint effort STORY JODIE POWELL RESIDENTS have a crucial role in controlling the mosquito population, according to a new mosquito management statement of intent endorsed by Moreton Bay Regional Council. The document explains how Council manages mosquitos across the region and includes maps of where aerial spraying is carried out, as well as information about how residents can help keep mosquito breeding to a minimum. The aerial control pro-

gram, which targets larvae, can reduce the population by up to 95 percent, while the adult mosquito control program results in a five to 10 percent reduction. To support Council’s efforts, the statement of intent says residents can help by regularly refreshing water in dog bowls and bird baths and tipping out water pooling in plant pots, tyres and tarpaulins. “Any container holding water, including dog bowls, pots, tyres, tarps, palm fronds, bird baths and gutters, provide habitat for these mosquitoes to devel-

op,” the document said. “As little as 100ml of water can produce up to 400 adult mosquitoes.” Endorsing the statement of intent, councillors said the community would benefit from being able to learn more about how mosquitos were managed. “My community has been itching to get more information about mosquito management,” Cr Mark Booth (Div 2) said. The region is home to three types of mosquito, with the saltmarsh species having the greatest impact and a breeding ground of

more than 3000ha of saltmarsh habitat. Saltmarsh mosquito breeding is triggered by rain or tidal events, with larvae hatching and developing over one to five days. They can then fly more than 10km from saltmarsh areas into residential areas. To combat the spread, Council uses arial spraying over areas including Rothwell, Clontarf, Mango Hill, Griffin, Deception Bay, Beachmere, Burpengary East, Bribie Island, Donnybrook, Toorbul, Meldale and Ningi. Moreton Bay Regional Council Environmental

Services manager Robyn Moffat said mosquito larvae were treated using the aerial spray, but the spray was not target-specific and could harm other insects. “That’s why it is only used in areas where there is not a lot of flowering trees,” Ms Moffat said. The council also runs an adult mosquito management program, applings chemicals to vegetation barriers and killing the insects when they come into contact with the product.

Youngsters keen to embrace gift of giving

FAMILIES and staff at Sesame Lane Care and Kindergarten will bring smiles to the faces of less fortunate children this Christmas, donating hundreds of gifts to the Pyjama Foundation. The foundation’s volunteers, Pyjama Angels, spend time with children in care each week – having fun but also engaging in learning-based activities such as reading, playing games or craft activities. Pyjama Foundation volunteer and Redcliffe resident Karen Cutlack has a preschool background and has been a volunteer since 2008. Ms Cutlack always enjoyed working with children and being a volunteer enabled her to continue to do this. For her, it is about spending time with the child and having fun in a way that works for them. “Let them be their own little person with you,” she said. “Not all children like to read, so you have to think outside the box.” Playing games prompts conversation and children also learn to share. It’s important for the child to know their Pyjama Angel is there for them. “When they get their Christmas present, it’s amazing. I think a lot of

Council Christmas closures MORETON Bay Regional Council’s customer service centres will be closed from noon on December 24. Normal business hours will resume from 8.30am on January 4. Residents needing to contact council in an emergency, or about missed bins, can phone 3205 0555. Online services and payments will be unavailable from 8pm on Wednesday, December 23 to Monday, January 4 due to a system upgrade. To make a rates payment, phone 1300 400 620 and have the reference number on hand. Household waste collection will continue as normal. Select council venues including libraries, museums, galleries, swimming pools and waste facilities will also operate for periods of the closure. Contact individual venues for details. The last General Council Meeting for the year is on December 9 and meetings will resume on January 20. To find out more, visit moretonbay. qld.gov.au or phone 3205 0555.

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people take for granted that children receive gifts at Christmas,” she said. Sesame Lane spokeswoman Tanya Ricketts said families at all their centres had donated presents. There were hundreds that would be passed on to the

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Pyjama Foundation’s head office, where they will be wrapped and distributed. “It’s not only about giving, it’s about giving to children who might not have as much as they do,” Ms Ricketts said. “It also teaches the chil-

dren there are many different types of families. But at Christmas, they want the same thing - love, stability and presents.” Pyjama Foundation Communications and Resource Development Manager Jorgia Best said foster carers

would collect gifts from the head office later this month. Ms Ricketts said she had been overwhelmed by the generosity of families in what has been a challenging year. “Everyone is struggling and people are still helping others. It gives me shivers,” she said.

REDCLIFFE PCYC is looking for volunteers to help it deliver the Braking the Cycle program. The program assists learner drivers, who do not have someone to supervise the 100 hours of driving they need to log before going for their license. Volunteers will need to commit to one hour per week (flexible hours available), hold an open licence (minimum 12 months), and have or be willing to obtain a Blue Card. Anyone wanting to volunteer is asked to phone Redcliffe PCYC on 3385 1900.

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Avoid the 12 scams of Christmas STORY JODIE POWELL

12 SCAMS OF CHRISTMAS

SHOPPERS have been urged to be cyber-savvy during the festive season to ensure they don’t fall prey to online scams. Detective Inspector Vince Byrnes from the Queensland Police Financial and Cyber Crime Group said scams occurred all year round, but scammers preyed on people’s generosity and vulnerability at this time of year. “More people are shopping online this year due to COVID-19 restrictions and scammers are now targeting people who are doing their Christmas shopping,” Detective Inspector Byrnes said. He said people could reduce their exposure to scams by using secure websites, which began with https, rather than just http. “The S is a security layer which means your conver-

1. Bogus websites 2. Phishing scams 3. Parcel delivery scams 4. Fake sellers on online classifies/trading sites 5. Fake buyers on online classifies/trading sites 6. Puppy scams 7. Free gift card scams 8. Holiday scams 9. Impersonation scams 10. Fake charities or fundraising appeals 11. Romance scams 12. Remote access scams sation, your information you’re passing to the server is encrypted. “If it has not got the https, then it may not be a legitimate website.” Detective Inspector Byrnes said suspicious links could also be a trap for online shoppers because they could contain malware that infected personal comput-

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ers and allowed hackers to steal financial data. “You should also be using complex passwords – and don’t use the same password for every account.”

He said online shoppers should also keep an eye out for bogus websites, fake buyers and sellers on online classifieds or trading sites, offers of free gift

Key to holiday security

IT IS just as important to prepare your home when planning a trip as it is to pack the sunscreen, according to Moreton District Crime Prevention unit officer in charge Sergeant Sarah Grayson. “Don’t leave anything laying around that could be used to break into the house or to gain access to a window up high, such as ladders or bins,” Sgt Grayson said. Enlisting a trusted neighbour could also help maintain the appearance the house was still occupied. “Ask neighbours to take the mail in, put the bin out at the normal time and put it back in again,” she said. Investing in timer switchcards and fake charities or es for lights can also make fundraising appeals. it look like someone is home. Sgt Grayson said was important to put valuTo learn more, visit ables and keys out of sight, scamwatch.gov.au especially keys to vehicles.

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Awards recognise region’s dedicated SES volunteers

Moreton Bay SES Unit acting Controller Alan Peterson was among those whose service was recognised at the awards.

STORY JODIE POWELL

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STATE Emergency Service volunteers across the Moreton Bay Region have been recognised for their dedication and commitment in the service’s annual awards. Moreton Bay SES Unit acting Controller Alan Peterson said the awards ceremony was a little different this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. The region’s eight groups convened at their own premises and shared their success via video link, which also connected them with dignitaries at the Strathpine council chamber, where the overall Unit Awards were presented. “The awards recognise members from across the unit for their commitment and involvement in SES activities in the past 12 months,” Mr Peterson said. Mayor Peter Flannery, councillors, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services and Queensland Police also joined the celebrations.

Visit ses.qld.gov.au Group Member awards were announced at the event, as well as Unit Awards recognising volunteers from across all the region’s groups after a rigorous judging process that Mr Peterson said lasted about a month. Sarah Coles was named the Group Member for Arana Hills, while Ian Moxham was awarded the honour for Bribie Island. Courtney Black was chosen as Group Member for Caboolture, Rachael Illing took the Deception Bay award, with Mitchel Child (Petrie), Euros Lewis (Redcliffe) and Kylie Ross (Woodford) completing the category. Warren Briskey was named the Unit Trainer of the year, recognising him as the top trainer from all the groups in the region. The Unit Member of the year award was presented

to Kahlila Lehtonen, of the Caboolture SES, with Petrie SES member Leanne Kellett given the Unit award for Inspiring Leadership. Ben Arthur from the Woodford SES was honoured with the Unit award for Outstanding Service. Meritorious awards for 5, 10 and 15 years of service were also presented on the night, along with a National SES medal for more than 15 years of service, which was awarded to Mr Peterson, who clocked up more than 16 years. Mr Peterson said people joined the SES for all sorts of reasons and did not have to work on the front line. “Some people want to work in welfare or operations and others just want to get out there and get on roofs,” he said.

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PHOTO SARAH GRAYSON | There was a big turnout at the Moreton Bay Says No to Domestic Violence morning tea.

Community takes stand ABOUT 75 people attended the Moreton Bay Says No to Domestic Violence morning tea at the Redcliffe CWA hall on November 27. The event was held in partnership with agencies including Queensland Country Women’s Association, Encircle, A brave Lie, PCYC Breaking the Cycle, Centre Against Domestic Abuse (CADA) and Queensland Police Service to raise awareness of domestic violence support services that are available. QCWA catered for the morning tea, giving attendees the opportunity to sample a delicious and famous QCWA scone as well as checking out all the stalls.

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Boost for hospital patients

PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | Cindy Ann Mansfield, Dr Sonia Sonia and Francis Cullinane are leading the team at Kallangur Dental to thank frontline health workers.

Team ready to take care of workers STORY KYLIE KNIGHT DENTIST Sonia Sonia understands too well the sacrifices made by frontline health workers, so the decision to offer free dental care to hospital staff for a day this month came easy. On December 16, she and a team of dentists, will offer free check-ups and cleans for frontline hospital staff from 8am-5pm. The offer is open to staff at Redcliffe Hospital, Peninsula Private Hospital, and other hospitals in the Moreton Bay Region. Appointments are limited, so those wanting to book are urged to do so quickly.

“They’ve proven their oath this year, putting people first before themselves. This year, I think they have come out as heroes. They always do, but I think we’re valuing them even more this year,” Dr Sonia said. “No-one has hesitated to do it. These are the things that bring the team up. Anything that ends this year on a positive note, is good.” Dr Sonia said her family understood the sacrifices made by frontline healthcare staff. Her husband works in the emergency department at Ipswich Hospital and had to be tested for COVID-19 after falling ill.

She had to explain to their two young children what was happening and why they couldn’t go near their father. It was hard. The experience made them realise they were on the frontline and at risk of contracting COVID-19. While her husband’s test results were negative, it prompted a conversation about what they needed to do to protect themselves and what they would do if they contracted the virus. He rented an apartment for a week, during the height of the COVID-19 shutdown, so his family was not at risk.

“That’s what people were doing. They didn’t want to go home and spread it,” Dr Sonia explained. She knew of people in Sydney and Melbourne who had to live away from their families for weeks, and of frontline health workers based in India and the US who had died. “We’re pretty lucky here in Australia but we (also) didn’t see anyone, ‘say take me off my job (it’s too risky)’,” Dr Sonia said. She and her staff worked throughout the COVID-19 shutdown and wore hazmat suits, masks and sealed goggles so they could work

safely. They had a room set aside for removing PPE. “I was concerned what people in emergency departments and ICUs were doing. People did extra shifts. They worked really hard this year,” she said. “It’s more than the work. It’s the mindset, it’s the stress. This (day of free dental care) is what we wanted to do because I’ve seen it firsthand in my family.”

ate more than $2.3 million in additional revenue. Using 2016 Australian Bureau of Statistics data, Mr Flynn calculated that diverting $100 from half the 47,417 households across the Redcliffe Peninsula, Rothwell, Deception Bay, North Lakes, Mango Hill and Griffin to local businesses would deliver a significant boost to the local

economy. He said spending locally generated jobs for local people, who in turn would spend locally, cretaing even more jobs. Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism CEO Shane Newcombe said many businesses had experienced a difficult year due to COVID-19 and spending locally was a chance to help the community rebuild.

“Christmas is a great opportunity to support the region’s vibrant retail community and our tourism operators,” he said. “Spending locally supports locals and the future of the whole region.” Tarsha Burke, who owns clothing, homewares and jewellery shop Capital Blue at Redcliffe, said spending locally supported families.

“Most (retailers) live around the peninsula and we employ people who live locally as well,” she said. Orange Sherbet boutique owner Katie Naprasnik has watched the area bloom in the past 14 years ago. “People are getting to know they don’t have to leave the peninsula – they can buy locally from smallHealth Minister Yvette D’Ath. er stores,” she said.

Are you a frontline hospital worker who wants to register for dental care on December 16? Appointments are limited. Phone 3886 0933 or email kallangurdentalsurgery@gmail.com

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STORY JODIE POWELL AN EXTRA 91 new jobs could be created across the Redcliffe peninsula if just half of all households spent an extra $100 with local businesses instead of multinationals during the festive season. Redcliffe Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Brad Flynn said the move would also gener-

REDCLIFFE Hospital’s MRI machine is now operational for hospital inpatients and outpatients. Health Minister and State Member for Redcliffe Yvette D’Ath said the arrival of the machine was an exciting milestone for patients, the hospital, and the peninsula community. “An MRI machine was identified as a high clinical priority for Redcliffe Hospital,” Ms D’Ath said. “Now, Redcliffe patients are getting the scans and care they need – all within the same facility.” The State Government announced an MRI machine for the hospital in May last year, as part of a $16 million upgrade to the hospital’s medical imaging department. Redcliffe Hospital Director of Medical Imaging Tanya Oliver said the machine scanned its first patient in mid-November. “It became fully operational for both hospital inpatients and outpatients on Monday, November 30.” “Since then, our new MRI machine has already scanned patients who, previously, would have been transported to other facilities or hospitals to receive the scan they needed.” Ms Oliver said the hospital was also looking forward to the installation of a second CT scanner, as part of the medical imaging upgrade. “Everything is on track for there to be two new CT machines operational here by the end of February.”

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Residents plead for barriers ANZAC Ave residents have called for sound barriers to be put up during the yearlong upgrades about to start at Kippa-Ring. Much of the work upgrading this section of Anzac Ave from two lanes to three both ways between Klingner Rd and Nathan Rd will be done at night to limit the impact on daytime traffic. But residents on the Anzac Ave service road fear months of noise from heavy machinery and how it may affect them sleeping. One of the residents Ben Franken said a meeting had been held with Stockland, which is completing the upgrades as part of its Newport development, and the contractor Winslow. He said residents were trying to get a sound barrier between their houses and the roadworks. “We are not opposed to the upgrades. This is a bottleneck and we know the

contractors have a job to do,” said Mr Franken. “But we have asked for a temporary fence, a sound barrier like there is further along at Nathan Rd (through to Mandin St).” Stockland spokeperson said: “To reduce impact to peak daytime travel times, the majority of the work will be undertaken at night”. “Construction will be staged across the corridors to avoid constant night works in the one section. “Works will also be undertaken during the day when there can be low interference with traffic movements.” A spokesman for Transport and Main Road (TMR) said following the upgrades, it might consider “future traffic noise investigations on this section of Anzac Ave in line with the Transport Noise Management Code of Practice”.

Rebecca, Alison, Samuel, Simon, Libby and Liberty Ross are thrilled with their new family car.

Winning a new car a dream come true STORY JODIE POWELL

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FOR a lucky Rothwell family winning a new car in a random draw could not have come at a better time. The Ross family was at the Children’s Hospital Foundation’s Telethon Kids Ball when their ticket came up in the lucky dip to win a Hyundai Tucson Elite. Alison Ross says the incredible announcement came just two weeks after their family car was written off during a severe hailstorm that hit their home. “Winning this car has

To learn more about Children’s Hospital Foundation visit childrens.org.au been absolutely life-changing,” Ms Ross said. The family was among 120 sick children and their families attending the inaugural ball. Daughter Libby, 12, was born with Spina Bifida – a condition that affects the development of the spinal cord. The Children’s Hospital Foundation has supported

Libby and her family with various services including volunteer services and music therapy. “(Winning the car) is going to make an enormous difference in our ability to take Libby out of the house, and allow us as a family unit to be more engaged within the community,” Ms Ross said. The new car was donated by the Hyundai Motor Company Australia Pty Ltd. Regional General Manager – Northern Region Martin Him said the company was proud to support the

Children’s Hospital Foundation. “All the families that were present at the Kids Ball were so deserving of the Tucson Elite, but the fact the Ross family had only just had their family car written off in the devastating hail storms two weeks prior made this moment all the more special,” Mr Him said. “I was proud to be able to help a family in need, and it is only through the generosity of Hyundai and our fabulous dealer network that made it possible.”

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Flying fox control a staged approach

Twilight market Encircle Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre will hold a Twilight Christmas Market at 1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe, on December 18 from 3-6pm. There will be a free sausage sizzle, jumping castle, petting zoo, fairy floss, and popcorn to enjoy while a local choir sings Christmas carols. Santa will also pop in to say hello. There will also be market stalls. Entry is $5 per family or group up to six people. Phone 3284 3081.

STORY JODIE POWELL FLYING fox colonies across the Moreton Bay Region will be controlled under a six-phase program after Council adopted a new Statement of Management Intent. While the statement provides guidance for what Council can and cannot do, it acknowledges there are limitations because it has recommended to only carry out flying fox colony control on Councilmanaged land and not state or federally-controlled land. Councillor Mick Gillam (Div 8) said flying fox management had been an issue in the region for more than a decade. “Flying foxes have been

Christmas raffle The Rotary Club of Kippa-Ring North Lakes is running a Christmas raffle, which will be drawn on December 13 at 5pm. Tickets are $3, or two for $5. The prize is a wheelbarrow full of Christmas goodies and proceeds will go to the Glen Kinross Rotary Scholarship at USC Moreton Bay for financially-disadvantaged students. Visit raffletix.com. au/krnlxmas2020

the bane of councillors’ and residents’ existence for the last 10 years,” he said. The region was home to almost 20,000 flying foxes according to Council data from last month. There are more than 40 known flying fox colonies within the region, with up to three species − greyheaded flying foxes, black flying foxes and little red flying foxes − in each. Flying fox hot spots include Redcliffe, with 3210 found in November, Albany Creek (3300), Woodford (3000) and Ferny Hills (2300). Councillor Matt Constance (Div 10) said Council had urged the State Government to take a greater role in managing flying foxes because they “do cross borders between council areas”. But he said the new plan was a

good interim solution. “We are moving into what appears to be a very significant roosting season,” Cr Constance said. “We are already seeing the little bats appear in roosts that normally and historically they have not appeared in. “I know the impact these do have on the community but this will now put it out there very clearly what our intent is, what we will do.” Deputy Mayor Denise Sims (Div 7) said flying foxes played an essential role in dispersing seeds and pollinating flowering plants, but acknowledged their impact on the community. Cr Brooke Savige, whose division covers Caboolture, where more than 3000 flying foxes were recorded in November, said she received many questions from residents about

what Council was doing to manage the problem. Council’s staged approach to flying fox management considers the location, size and permanence of colonies, the species, community concerns, surrounding land use, environmental impacts and the probability of the actions addressing community concerns. Actions included in the staged approach range from monitoring, engaging residents and undertaking various degrees of vegetation work, to using deterrents such as canopymounted sprinklers to discourage flying foxes from roosting in an area. Dispersal of colonies is not considered appropriate. Colonies on Council land will be monitored, with the results published at moretonbay.qld. gov.au/flyingfoxmonitoring

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Ride for Zac M o t o rcycl e enthusiasts and friends of Redcliffe man, Zac Beyer, who has multiple sclerosis have organised a ride and meetup at Thurecht Park on December 13 from 11.30am. The event aims to help raise money for a wheelchair accessible sidecar for his motorbike. For information about the ride, phone Ian Forsyth on 0458 465 094.

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A DOG off-leash area trial at Queens Beach North was expected to end after a vote scheduled for this week’s Moreton B a y Re g i o n a l Council meeting. The trial had been in place for the past four years and Mayor Peter Flannery said he wanted the matter resolved to end community angst and confusion.

This week’s Council report was believed to recommend reducing the trial area to a 425m stretch from the northern tip of Queens Beach North to where Griffith Rd meets Flinders Parade. The meeting was to be held after Dolphins News went to press. The off-leash area currently runs from Donkin St to Flinders Lane. “Councillors will be asked to approve a formal community consultation process to finally get a resolution that balances the interests of beach-goers, dog owners, residents and visitors,” Mayor Flannery said. He said it was important residents had their say before the matter came back to council for a final vote.

around the world, Battle of the Bands brings the joy of music and a celebration of musical talents into the homes of people everywhere,” Mr Stout said. Acts taking part in the battle recorded and submitted their performances ahead of the event.

The performances were put together into a 90-minute show, with emcees and judges adding to the excitement.

Redcliffe band hits the stage online STORY JODIE POWELL

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REDCLIFFE band The Red G’s has joined the likes of Taylor Swift and Powderfinger, performing on the world stage online instead of in person. Their performance, for the Endeavour Foundation’s annual all abilities Battle of the Bands was streamed live on the International Day of People with Disability. Battle of the Bands has been a live event for almost a decade, and the Endeavour Foundation wanted to hold this year’s battle while also ensuring the health and safety of people with disability.

the Endeavour Foundation All Abilities Battle of the Bands at endeavour.com.au/bands. The solution was an online event, with 184 performers with a disability across 21 acts showing off their talents and passion for music in a new way. Anna Stevens, who loves performing and lives with an intellectual disability, performed for the first time with her Redcliffe Learning and Lifestyle band The Red G’s. “Performing in this year’s Battle of the Bands makes me feel awesome, and very

happy,” Ms Stevens said. “I loved the dancing and acting so much. “It was my first time recording an acted performance and it was a great new experience.” Endeavour Foundation Redcliffe Learning and Lifestyle day service site manager Callan Stout said the event was a highlight. “We wanted to make the event happen for the people we support and by going virtual, even more people had the opportunity to celebrate with us,” Mr Stout said. “If Powderfinger and Taylor Swift can host concerts

online, why can’t we?” Mr Stout said International Day of People with Disability – a United Nations day celebrating the achievements and contributions of people living with disability – was the perfect day to host the event. “As events are cancelled

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Huge rush to join new gym STORY NICK CROCKFORD

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YMCA Mango Hill Gymnastics is proving a huge hit – before it has even opened. It had more than 900 expressions of interest in September and Saturday’s grand opening has three sessions, which are all fully booked. The centre is on the second floor of the new YMCA building, on Halpine Dr, above the YMCA Vocational School Mango Hill campus. It has been fitted with a full range of gymnastics apparatus, ninja obstacle course, trampoline, bounce wall, tumble strip and more. YMCA Mango Hill Gymnastics Co-Manager Kate Martynov said the centre had programs for everyone from toddlers and children to adults. “Dozens of classes kickoff on January 18, including KinderGym, Recreational Gymnastics, Ninja, Tumbling and Tramp, Free G (parkour) and Adult Gym,”

about YMCA Mango Hill Gymnastics visit ymcabrisbane. org/gymnastics/locations/ mango-hill Ms Martynov said. “The exciting thing about YMCA Mango Hill Gymnastics is you can choose to enrol in ongoing classes and come along weekly – or try a casual class.” At KinderGym children aged six months to five years can explore gymnastics playzones through free play and structured activities. Recreational Gymnastics, or Steps Gymnastics, helps gain experience in a range of activities from balancing on the beams, swinging on the bars, or practicing floor movements. Online enrolments for classes launching in January will open on Saturday, December 12. There will also be taster classes during the holidays.

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Buyers snap up lifestyle THE final ‘SOLD’ sign has appeared in Stockland’s Promenade, Rothwell, as buyers spurred on by the HomeBuilder government grant snap up the last available land in the bayside community, just two years on from construction commencing. Now home to over 200 residents in nearly as many homes, the $44 million community has attracted first home buyers, downsizers and upgraders. Stockland Senior Development Manager Blair Britton said the community’s popularity was testament to its enviable location on the Redcliffe peninsula. Soon-to-be resident Amanda Harte just purchased in Promenade Rothwell after falling in love with the community’s proximity to local parks and natural environment. “My kids and I love the outdoors, so we really wanted to move somewhere that felt enclosed in greenery and near walking tracks but still close to shops and the highway,” Ms Harte said. The family plans to move in next April.

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Creativity blooms at studio STORY KYLIE KNIGHT

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ARTEL studio at Redcliffe is abuzz most days with artists turning ideas into prints, drawings, paintings, etches, textiles and more. It is a creative outlet that not only produces quality work, but empowers artists with a disability to pursue professional outcomes as equals to their peers. Visual Art Co-ordinator Louise Taylor said the visual art program had been running since 1997 and the Artel studio had been its home since 2006.

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More than 45 artists use the space, creating their own work with the assistance of CPL staff. “The support (they receive from staff) is an extension of them. We don’t put any of their influence in there. We don’t change the ideas or take anything away from their individual pursuits,” Ms Taylor said. They instead modify the

tools and make it easier for the artists to create the work born in their imaginations. “It’s got to be their work. It’s not our work,” she said. “We try to set up a situation where they have the most amount of control. They’re the boss of their own direction.” The studio is open five days a week from 9am-4pm. Artists have displayed their work in more than 41 exhibitions and events since 1997. Their art is currently featured in a Queensland touring exhibition called Reasonable and Necessary – Prints and Artist Books

by Artel Artists. Printmaker Tracy Richards lives up the road from the studio and enjoys going there twice a week. “I love that you’ve got the freedom to make the art you want to and it’s quality work,” Ms Richards said. “You produce good work because of the environment you’re in. There’s no pressure, you create what you want to create. They help you do it – whatever you need – they guide you along the way. “It makes me feel like an artist. I’ve never felt like one before because I was

sitting at home not producing anything. It’s helped me realise my dream of becoming an artist.”

You've got the freedom Elizabeth Saunders, of Deception Bay, who also enjoys printmaking has been involved in the visual arts program for 17 years. “I love the creative process and obviously having the social aspect as well,” Ms Saunders said. “I like learning new tech-

niques because eventually I’d like to go into the schools and teach how to do it as well. “It has helped me a lot because I’ve been through some difficult stuff and I found the creative process is a good way to express it.” Robert Oakman, of Rothwell, said it felt good to transfer an idea from his imagination onto paper, creating something individual and original. “Artel has been a part of my life for 15 years and I’ve done a lot of creative artwork about my views of the world and landscapes,” he said.

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HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC PARISH - REDCLIFFE CITY Due to the strict COVID-19 requirements for Churches, participation at Christmas Masses will be determined by a Ballot. Those selected will be required to have a ticket showing the number of people booked into their respective group. There will definitely be NO “walk-in” possibilities at the last minute. To enter the Ballot Draw, application forms are available at the entrances to the Churches and the Parish Office. The Application Form is also available on our website at: https:// redcliffecatholicparish.com.

You will find the Christmas Masses Booking Form under the dropdown menu “FORMS” The completed Form should be returned to the Parish Office or placed in the Collection Box at each of the Churches. Applications close at the end of the 5pm Mass on 20 December. Those who are successful will receive notification by email (or telephone if no email) and a ticket will be made available for entry to the Mass. All of the Mases will be Live-Streamed on our Facebook Page - Redcliffe City Catholic Parish.

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THE BEE GEES:

A NEW documentary tracing the lives of the Bee Gees is not just the story of a band – it’s a celebration of family. While The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart touches on the early lives of Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb in Australia, it picks up the story as they journey to England and then to the US, capturing their remarkable ability to continually reinvent themselves as musicians and songwriters. Producer Nigel Sinclair said with so much material to draw on, the team behind The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart created a narrative that reflected the brothers’ journey as a family. A respected producer of documentaries about the music industry, Sinclair’s work includes The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years, Amazing Journey: Story of The Who, and Foo Fighters: Back and Forth, but he said this project was like no other. “The first thing that jumps out at me is family. Their unusually tight com-

How Can You Mend a Broken Heart is screening at Hoyts Redcliffe. mitment to family.” Sinclair said the second thing that struck him was the Bee Gees’ unparalleled talent and creativity. “This was a story of three brothers who were actually all prodigies, not just one, as is usually the case.” Sinclair said while the influence of Australia – including Redcliffe, where they played their first gig – was unmistakable, the decision was made not to dwell on their years here – although at one point in the film Barry says living in Miami reminds him of his Australian childhood. “They cut their teeth as musicians and, most importantly, as harmonic composers there,” Sinclair said. He said community outrage about disco music − which had its origins in African-American and Latino dance music and underground gay culture − had a profound impact on the Bee Gees, with radio stations refusing to

play their music and death and bomb threats dogging tours. “It’s been said that the Bee Gees aligned themselves with a movement that supported counter-culture and tolerance and got caught up in it. That (disco backlash) was really shocking. It was actually horrible. Robin was very upset by it (but) Barry is a person with a very equitable temperament. He just sort of knuckled down and made an album (Guilty) with Barbra Streisand that sold millions of copies. “For about five or six years they went on and wrote songs for other artists, not as the Bee Gees but as three brothers.” Sinclair said the documentary would not have been complete without including younger brother Andy, who was to have performed with the reformed Bee Gees, but died of a heart attack in 1988 at the age of 30. He said Barry was very focussed on honouring his brothers’ contribution to the band’s success. “It was clear to us that Barry was ready to tell this story as an older man lookA new documentary about The Bee Gees has been released. ing back on his life.”

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ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

WHEN I heard news of the borders reopening on my radio, I was surprised by a wave of positive emotion washing over me. Looking around seeing Christmas lights going up, school coming to a close, businesses reopening, you can almost taste it: hope. Before the first Christmas, the Prophet Isaiah declared: ‘One day the people living in darkness will see a great light.’ Jesus was a ray of light in dark times, one who still brings hope today. I pray that as we approach Christmas, light and hope may descend on your heart. Paul Clark is the Minister at Redcliffe Uniting Church. He has recorded over 700 life coaching spots for radio.

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STORY KYLIE KNIGHT PROTECTING local waterways is so important to this group of pupils from Grace Primary School, they head to the foreshore every Friday morning armed with gloves, pick-up sticks and bags in search of rubbish. Year 3 teacher Symone Hillman said about 25 children joined teachers at the end of Maine Rd, Clontarf, for a weekly clean-up starting at 7.30am. “Our main goal, and what we feel is most important, is to protect our wildlife and to prevent the litter ending up in the ocean and harming wildlife. We also think that keeping our gorgeous area clean and beautiful is very important,” Ms Hillman said.

“The children love it. They really look forward to being there. They’re there waiting for us when we get to school. Some parents come too. “They enjoy climbing over the rocks and doing something for the environment and wildlife.” While they work, the children talk about the items they find and the adverse impact they have on the environment and wildlife. “It’s interesting to see what they already know,” she said. Ms Hillman said they regularly found cigarette butts, bottles, plastic straws and other rubbish in the rocks. They once found a walking stick and have also found rocks people have painted.

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Personalise your Christmas decorations or create unique Christmas cards at the Pine Rivers Heritage Museum. The museum is hosting festive fun activity days until December 24, with all materials provided. The museum is in Old Petrie Town, 901-949 Dayboro Rd, Whiteside.

The most common items collected are cigarette butts, bottle tops and takeaway cups. Ms Hillman said they collected 150 cigarette butts last week. The clean-up, which has been running for many years, is in addition to the school’s involvement in the Tangalooma EcoMarines program which empowers pupils to become conservation leaders. Ms Hillman said the children regularly received compliments from passersby encouraging them to keep up the good work. “Members of the community love what they’re doing. It makes them feel really good about themselves,” she says.

Coders unite

Use scratch and other coding languages to develop games, animations and robotic sequences at the North Lakes Library. The sessions are suitable for coding gurus and beginners aged 9-13. The next session is January 13, 3.304.30pm and bookings are required. Email northlakes.library@ moretonbay.qld.gov.au.

Imaginative play

First timers and experienced Lego builders can play and create with Lego at the Deception Bay library. Children can create their own masterpieces, team up with others, or build as a family. The fun is on December 16 and 23, 3.30-4.30pm. Bookings are required. Email deceptionbay.library@ moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Reptile show

Meet Julia Baker, star of Animal Planet’s Snake Boss series, and find out about native pythons and lizards at the North Lakes Community Centre. Baker will visit the centre on January 8. 2-3pm. Bookings are a must. Email northlakes.library@ moretonbay.qld.gov.au

PHOTOS DOMINIKA LIS | Grace Primary School pupils at work at the Clontarf foreshore.

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PHOTOS MATT RODIN | Primary School Captains Abbey Dobson and Oliver Abrey with Principal Simon Armstrong and Student Council President Om Thaker.

Preserving a remarkable year STORY KYLIE KNIGHT THERE’S no doubt 2020 has been a year like no other and this fact prompted students at The Lakes College to collect and preserve reminders for future generations.

They have placed momentos from this year in a time capsule, which will be sealed and buried during the school holidays and opened in 2050. Primary school teacher Brendon Waite presented the idea to the student council via a virtual

meeting during the COVID-19 shutdown. During the next two months, the team worked on a proposal for the school executive, and once approved, the planning and collecting began. Each item acknowledged an aspect of 2020 life at

The Lakes College. These included hand sanitiser, a roll of toilet paper, face masks and COVID-19 signs which had been displayed around the school. There is also students’ work ranging from reflections and photos of 2020 through to the Year 2s

thoughts of Principal Mr Armstrong. Students speeches and letters have been included as have letters from Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Federal Member for Petrie Luke Howarth. There’s also a 2020 calendar, programs from

special events, Year 10 set planning books, photos of student life at the college and even a laptop.

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Big week for top trainee

STORY KYLIE KNIGHT

NORTH Lakes State College’s Jennifer Myers topped off a big final year of high school recently, with her school formal, graduation and representing Queensland at the Australian Training Awards. The 18-year-old was a finalist in the Australian School-based Apprentice of the Year category after completing a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance at Redcliffe Hospital earlier this year. The Australian Training Awards are the peak national awards that showcase best practice in vocational education and training (VET). Jennifer was given the chance to represent her state after winning the

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Queensland award in September. While she did not win the national award, on November 20, she was grateful for the experience. “I nominated and really didn’t expect anything to come from it,” she said. “I’m very positive about the health sector and wanted to give back to Queensland School-based Apprentice of the Year award the vocational education winner Jennifer Myers from North Lakes State College. pathway that gave me so many opportunities and experience in the Allied medical imaging, dietetics, experience,” she said. speech pathology and Jennifer has applied for Health fields. casual work at Redcliffe occupational therapy. She particularly enjoyed Hospital as an allied health occupational therapy assistant and hopes she can and is hoping to study it continue working there in at university next year, the coming months. “It’s such a relief to subject to her ATAR score. “I love being able to help finish school. It was an people that have had illness amazing feeling – I had and disability, and the my formal, graduation “I’m a driven person and rehabilitation process and and the awards,” she said. seeing them improve each “It was nice to enjoy it passionate about it.” During her studies, she week, getting stronger. and have that celebration.” completed rotations in It year’s awards was a rewarding This

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Students then complete their mandatory 120 hours work placement in the community under the supervision of experienced employees. “It’s all done with our experienced Support Workers so trainees can watch how they do it before doing it on their own,” he said. “Our Support Workers are with us because they want to work in the community – they are passionate about what they do.” Once they graduate, students are invited to interview for work opportunities as Support Workers with All About Living.

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Awards recognise contribution STORY KYLIE KNIGHT

2020 AWARD WINNERS

THREE women from the Moreton Bay Region have been recognised by the Queensland Rural Regional and Remote Women’s Network (QRRRWN), which held a virtual ceremony for its annual awards on Saturday night. The primary aim of this program is to encourage, identify and recognise women for their contribution to rural, regional and remote communities. The winners were chosen from 18 finalists across the seven categories in the 2020 QRRRWN Strong Women Leadership Awards. Warner’s Melissa Redsell, founder of A Brave Life, was named Woman of the Year for the work she has done to support young mothers for the past five years. Funded through donations, grants, and sponsorship, the charity provides new nappy bags for expectant teen mums through its Baby Bundle program. “Growing up in Townsville, I have always had a passion to work with teenage and young mothers in rural, regional and remote communities,”

Woman of the Year: Melissa Redsell, Warner Inspirational Woman of the Year: Jacqueline Curley, Cloncurry Young Woman with a Vision: Bella Shilf, Cooyar Small Business Owner of the Year: Katrina Houghton, Woody Point Story Teller of the Year: Alison Richardson, Mackay Influential Leader of the Year: Catherine Waldron, Margate Volunteer of the Year: Ruth Vicary, Mundubbera, and Melissa Hopkins, Wandoan

Ms Redsell said. “Knowing first-hand the power that education has had in my life, I wanted use my life story to encourage and empower other young women by letting them know that ‘nothing is impossible’. To be recognised for the work that I do, and that A Brave Life does in community, is truly amazing.” QRRRWN Vice-President Davida Melksham said the awards celebrated the efforts of women – paid and For more information on QRRRWN, unpaid. visit qrrrwn.org.au or phone “To have excellence 1300 795 571.

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in domestic violence, education, at-risk teens, community policing, respectful relationships, breast cancer support, disability, youth work, art, writing, tourism and sustainable communities all underlines the layers being built to sustain rural community,” she said. “There has been a steady stream of feedback that again this year, the body of work undertaken by this year’s finalists is aweinspiring. Each year, our members, draw energy and enthusiasm from the drive and energy of those who are nominated.” Founding QRRRWN members Georgie Somerset and Margaret Cruickshank, and board member Bev Ryan, joined last year’s QRRRWN Woman of the Year Loretta Johnson to announce awards. Margaret Cruickshank said: “When we started QRRRWN it was a man’s world and it’s obvious from the awards that women’s voices are not even questioned but are widely accepted now”.

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Events • Redcliffe Carols

What: Redcliffe Christmas Carols, with twilight markets and food stalls Where: Dolphins Stadium, corner Ashmole and Klingner roads, Kippa-Ring When: December 13, 3-8pm Visit: facebook.com/ ChristmasMoretonBayRegion

• New Year Party

What: The esplanade at Redcliffe is preparing to light up with an exclusive outdoor, family friendly event by the sea, with market stalls, gourmet food and three main stages with bands, DJs and solo performers. Where: Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe When: December 31, 5-11pm Details: 0466 649 132

• Cocktail party

What: Celebrate the new year with the glamour of cocktail parties from the 1920s, 1950s and 1970s. Hosts Virginia and Harold are party royalty and they’re at it again but this time in Redcliffe. Join them to create and sample vintage cocktails. Competitions, prizes, hors

d’oeuvres and fun are the order of the night, so come along and join us dressed in your favourite decade. When: January 21, 6.30-8.30pm Where: Redcliffe Museum, 75 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe Details: $15, bookings essential. Phone: 3883 1898

Shows • Christmas tunes

What: The Australian Army Band Christmas show Where: Redcliffe Entertainment Centre, Downs St, Redcliffe When: December 15, 11am Tickets: $20, plus booking fee Visit: redcliffeentertainmentcentre. com.au

• Swingin’ Show

What: Craig Martin’s ‘A Swingin’ Christmas Show’ combines the great swing classics with the Christmas songs and carols Where: Redcliffe Entertainment Centre, Downs St, Redcliffe When: December 19, 2pm Tickets: $22, plus booking fee Visit: redcliffeentertainment centre.com.au

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What: Experiment with simple light circuits to construct a unique light-up Christmas card. Once complete, you can send your card to someone special. All materials provided for the free workshop. Where: Redcliffe Museum, 75 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe When: December 11, 10.30-11.30am Details: Book essential, as numbers are limited. Phone 3883 1898

What: Encircle Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre hosts a Christmas Twilight Market with free fairy floss, market stalls and a special visit from Mr and Mrs Claus. Where: Encircle Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre, Lamington Drive, Redcliffe When: December 18, 3-6pm Entry: $5 per family or groups of up to 6 people Details: 3284 3081

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What: Brighten up your home this Christmas by making a dazzling paper lantern at a free workshop. Use collage materials to create Christmas patterns and then add a candle to watch it glow. When: December 17, 10.30-11.30am Where: Redcliffe Museum, 75 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe Details: Limited numbers, bookings essential - redcliffe. museum@moretonbay.qld.gov.au

• Preserve the past

What: Take a stroll down memory lane with Memory Boxes. Rediscover items of sentimental value and reminisce about youthful moments. Each box has objects thematically curated to various rooms of the home, and includes items from past eras ranging from a gas lamp to playing cards to pudding bowls. Memory Boxes are part of a Dementia friendly outreach program designed for services to borrow and use at their own facilities or visit the museum to unpack a box. Where: Redcliffe Museum, 75 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe When: Until December 31 Details: 3883 1898

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• Dragon boating What: Redcliffe Red Dragons provides a club that allows everyone to experience dragon boating. The day starts with a safety briefing and warm-up before heading into the canals and Deception Bay for a 90-minute basic introduction to the sport. Where: Talobilla Park - Aquatic Precinct, Klingner Rd, Kippa-Ring When: December 12, 10am-noon Details: $5, email healthyActive@ moretonbay.qld.gov.au

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Free gig for rock fans STORY KYLIE KNIGHT

get back onstage to ply our wares and blow some cobwebs out.” will held at Pilpel restaurant Mr Ben Karmona said he on Saturday, January 23 was a big supporter of the from 2pm. Breakfast Club of Redcliffe and was happy to close his restaurant on his busiest day of the week to host the event. “What they’re doing is amazing. It’s been a tough year for everyone,” he said. “I told Dan, ‘whatever you need, I’m behind you. Let’s do it’.” Agency and Pilpel to give There will be food stations Redcliffe a free event to with cuisine from around celebrate the return of live the world for purchase. music. So far, we have had an amazing response,” Mr Nebe said. CHRISTMAS EVENT “I went for a coffee and Pilpel restaurant will host a free explained my plan in dinner for anyone in need or detail to (Pilpel owner) alone on Christmas Eve from Adiel Ben Karmona and 4-9pm. Anyone is welcome, he didn’t hesitate to close there is no need to book. the restaurant for the day to support local original Santa will make an appearance handing out gifts donated by the music. “We will be also be raising community. Anyone wanting to money for the Breakfast donate gifts, can drop them off Club via auctions and at the restaurant from this week.

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LIVE music is making a comeback to Redcliffe in January, with a free show featuring Aussie rock legend Bob Spencer. He will join local band Team Utopia for the show at on January 23 at Pilpel restaurant from 2pm. It will be the first of three shows he performs with the band in late January. Spencer played with and recorded two tracks with the band through 2017/18 before he joined Rose Tattoo for the world tour. This was cut short due to COVID-19 and Rose Tattoo was forced to come back to Australia. Spencer is best known for his roles in The Angels and Skyhooks. Team Uptopia’s Dan Nebe has organised the event which will also feature Salt and Steel, Sabrina Lawrie, Tripsitta, Box Falcon and many more. “We have teamed up with Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism, One raffles. We can’t wait to

Paul Morris, who celebrated his 80th birthday this year, is proud of his family’s legacy.

STORY JODIE POWELL ROTHWELL’S Paul Morris has finally had the chance to celebrate his 80th birthday – six months later than planned. Mr Morris had intended to take a river dinner cruise on the Brisbane River with wife Lyn and children Brett, Darren and Kellie in May, but COVID-19 restrictions put a spanner in the works. Reflecting on 80 years in the community, Mr Morris said he was proud to have the family name committed to history with a road named in honour of his father, George, a

park commemorating his identical twin Peter, who passed away in 1989 and another Rothwell park dubbed Morris Park. “Dad was a Welshman – he came out here when he was 19 by himself in 1920,” Mr Morris said. George made his way to Surat, where he met May Thrupp, who would become his wife, before settling at Saltwater Creek, Rothwell in 1938. George and May raised Mr Morris, Peter and brothers Bob and Doug and established a thriving pumpkin and tomato farm. Their work ethic rubbed off, with Peter and Paul taking over the farm, Doug

becoming a policeman and Bob a wardsman at Surat Hospital. Mr Morris joined the Redcliffe Show Society when he was 16 – the next youngest member was in their 30s. Mr and Mrs Morris remain firmly connected to the Rothwell community, having built their first home in McKillop St on part of the Saltwater Creek farm, where they raised Brett, Darren and Kellie. They moved to Rothwell on part of Bayevue Farm off Morris Rd in 1994. Brett and wife Kirstyn, Darren and wife Sandra, and Kellie and husbane Gary also live at Bayevue.

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Green light for works

STORY NICK CROCKFORD CONSTRUCTION will start within days to tackle one of the biggest school drop-off and pick-up bottlenecks in this region. Traffic signals, pedestrian crossings are being installed at the intersection of Mango Hill Blvd and Bonnet Pde – the main access to Mango Hill State School (MHSS). It is scheduled to be completed by the start of Term 1 next year, weather permitting. Councillor Jodie Shipway (Div 4) said the project had been accelerated with funding from the Federal Government. “The support from the Federal Government and

(Member for Petrie) Luke Howarth to bring this much-needed project forward will see the community with safe transport options for the start of the 2021 school year,” she said. “Being a parent of this school and a Mango Hill resident, I see this on a daily basis and have seen far too many near misses for my liking. “I am pleased to have been able to advocate for the delivery of this project to be bought forward in line with the community requirements and expectations.” Mango Hill State School will have close to 1500 students next year and that will rise to around 1800 making it one of the larg-

est state primary schools in Queensland. “This upgrade will help families at Mango Hill State School during pickup and drop-off times,” Federal Member for Petrie Luke Howarth said. “The Federal Government is very happy to partner with Moreton Bay Regional Council as it has a good record of providing infrastructure quickly.” Renee Walls, President of MHSS P&C, supported the move: “As a parent, I drive this route every day and have seen the changes over the years,” she said. “I am very pleased to see an upgrade being delivered for our community.”

PHOTO NICK CROCKFORD | Federal Member for Petrie Luke Howarth, P&C President Renee Walls and Cr Jodie Shipway.

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STORY NICK CROCKFORD

WORK on two major additions to the Mango Hill Village road network could start in the next 18 months. The news came at a Moreton Bay Regional Council (MBRC) presentation last week to Mango Hill Progress Association (MHPA), which had raised 24 traffic

issues in the area. Some were small, others complex and costly. Many are still being investigated, but council’s report showed there had been significant progress on two key roads. As a result, work on the Lamington Rd extension through to Anzac Ave, at the Capestone Blvd intersection, is likely to start in

the first half of 2022. Linking Chelmsford Rd with Kinsellas Rd West, at the roundabout by the new shopping centre, is also scheduled for council’s 2021-22 budget. Extending Lamington Rd would give Mango Hill Village a vital second connection to Anzac Ave, while the Chelmsford Rd link would

ease traffic around Muriel St. Councillor Jodie Shipway (Div 4) said: “I see the Lamington Rd/Anzac Ave as a key connection that must be delivered asap to this long-suffering community”. “To only have one way in and out of their estate is not acceptable and with further development taking place I am keen to see

these residents rewarded for their patience”. MBRC has also indicted permanent pedestrian lights would be installed at Capestone Blvd and St Benedicts Close by Easter 2021. And the intersection of Bonnet Pde and Mango Hill Blvd would also have traffic lights installed before the start of the 2021 school year.

Concern has been raised over a pedestrian crossing which had been moved from the Halpine Drive/ Freshwater Creek Rd roundabout along Halpine Dr towards the railway station. The crossing does not have an island/refuge leaving pedestrians to cross two lanes in one go. Council is investigating.

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Rockin’ album sales at markets STORY KYLIE KNIGHT THE Superjesus lead singer Sarah McLeod gave Rockin’ 4 the Homeless album sales some star power at the Redcliffe Markets on Sunday. The rocker and supporter of the cause greeted fans, signed albums and posed for selfies for about an hour from 10am. The album called R4TH

2020 Album, The Greatest Hitters, features 30 tracks from headline acts and local artists who have supported the event from the beginning. These include The Superjesus, Hoodoo Gurus, Salt and Steel, Team Utopia, Killtoys, The Gastons, Union Radio, Diana Anaid and more. The Superjesus have offered up their song The

Impossible, which was released as a stand-alone single in 2019. McLeod said she was keen to support the cause and give album sales a nudge on Sunday. When asked what brought her to Redcliffe on a hot Sunday morning, she answered quickly. “I support what Dan (Nebe) does and when he calls me, I get out of bed,” she said.

The album has replaced this year’s live shows, which had been organised to raise money for The Breakfast Club of Redcliffe. The Superjesus had been booked to headline the main concert, which was cancelled due to COVID1-9. R4TH director Dan Nebe said sales had been steady since R4TH 2020 Album, The Greatest Hitters’ release. It is available online in

CD format or for download, and also from The Friendly Grocer (both stores) and One Agency Redcliffe, until Christmas. Volunteers will also be selling it and other merchandise at the Redcliffe Markets until Christmas. The markets and Express Recycling donated $350 to The Breakfast Club of Redcliffe on Sunday – the

proceeds of container recycling from the markets for the past eight months. It is welcome support in the lead-up to Christmas. R4TH 2020 Album, The Greatest Hitters is out now and available at local businesses and online at r4th.com.au/shop/. For updates, search Rockin’ 4 The Homeless 2020 on Facebook.

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WITH more customers looking for ways to entertain themselves at home, in the face of a global pandemic, Polyworld has created a range of affordable above-ground pools. The 26-year-old Clontarf-based business is bestknown for its polyethylene water tanks, but CEO Daniel Wos says the team is constantly innovating and working on new concepts. They now sell more than 100 products, and Mr Wos said 2020 had presented an opportunity to market three above-ground pools and one splash pool. “We made the first version about 15 years ago but didn’t market it properly and it was just another product mainly for

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VISIT polyworld.com.au or phone 3889 5300 aquaculture,” Mr Wos explained. “But we realised that blocks are getting smaller, land is getting more expensive, so we thought maybe we can use new-concept pools because they are so long-lasting. “The unique point of difference is that they can be installed in areas where excavation is impossible due to limited space. These pools are suitable for DIY, they are engineer-certified and quite elegant looking. Mr Wos said the pools

were also easy to maintain during winter. “At the end of the season, you can water your garden and the next season you can fill them up again so you don’t have to run them and keep the chlorinator and everything going − you just empty them, which saves a lot of money.” With a focus on affordable home-improvement and ways to entertain the family at home this year as a result of COVID-19, there has been high demand for the pools. Mr Wos said they were selling as quickly as Polyworld could make them, particularly in the lead-up to Christmas. The pools come in a smooth blue finish or peb-

ble look, created using recycled polyethylene. “We’re recycling our own off-cuts and it’s a special preparation inhouse … there’s an area where we are shredding (material) to the right size and it’s pre-treated and then the whole process is applying it to the new pool like a second shot,” Mr Wos explained. The pools can be free-standing or surrounded with timber decking and there are three sizes to choose from. Each comes with an easy-to-install filter and pool kit. Mr Wos said customers needed to check with council regarding fencing requirements, registration and the appropriate per-

mits to fill their pool. “Every product was tested and certified by engineers, so they are not just a topless tank. We’re supplying them with a whole set, including engineer certificate,” he said. Mr Wos said it had been a tough year for many businesses and he was thankful for his customers’ support. “When everything struck, people were still buying tanks and installing tanks and I’m so grateful that because of the customers that we survived with very little casualties,” he said. “We never applied for assistance, so it’s a sustainable company and I am grateful to customers. Without customers, we don’t have a business.”

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Lifestyle Red hot Christmas festival I couldn't imagine being in any other cohort

PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | It was a case of third time lucky for Arun Clarke, who has finished his first year at the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art.

Actor following his dream STORY JODIE POWELL ARUN Clarke’s desire to follow his dream of acting is a story of perseverance and persistence. The Mango Hill actor has returned from Sydney after almost a year away from family and friends thanks to COVID-19 border restrictions. Accepted into the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art – which counts among its alumni the likes of Cate Blanchette, Mel Gibson and Miranda Otto – the 24-yearold left Brisbane in January expecting to pop back for a visit mid-year. Instead, he was forced to stay in Sydney and learn more about

his craft via video conference – not ideal in an industry that traditionally relies on people interacting in person. “COVID hit and I was stuck in a tiny apartment on Zoom,” Clarke laughs. “I spent 9-5 every day trying to do acting stuff. “This year (at NIDA) has been getting to know yourself – rolling on the floors and walls and getting to know your body.” He says that proved quite a challenge in the confines of an apartment, but in hindsight the experience has improved him as an actor. “When you first go there (to NIDA), there’s so much going on – there’s a lot happening and

you take it for granted a bit. But then those last six months (after lockdown restrictions eased), being able to get back into the building was awesome.” Clarke, who graduated from North Lakes State College, says he was thrilled to be accepted into NIDA after auditioning in 2017 and again in 2018 before securing a spot last year. He credits Shirley and Mark Lucas from Caboolture’s Excalibur Theatre, and Michelle Allan from Focus on Stage, with helping hone his craft. The Lucases invited Clarke to join their independent theatre company after seeing him perform in a Focus on Stage production and helped him

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rehearse for his NIDA auditions. “They helped me out a lot – they are like a second family.” While he was disappointed not to secure a spot at NIDA after his first two auditions, Clarke says his teachers agree the two-year wait was beneficial. “We have a quarterly review and they told me it’s really awesome to see somebody who got in at the right time. “If I had gotten in the first time. I would not have had the same experience – I couldn’t image being in any other cohort. “That year (before his third application) I did a lot of work in Brisbane and worked with other companies I didn’t usually work with, which was really helpful.”

RED Hot Summer Tour Christmas Bash is coming to Eatons Hill Hotel for a Christmas party like no other, with James Reyne, Baby Animals, Chocolate Starfish, the Poor and more on the bill. Red Hot Summer Tour Christmas Bash is on December 19 and will be one of Queensland’s first outdoor festivals coming out of COVID-19 that allows dancing, and the Eatons Hill Hotel outdoor venue is the perfect space to enjoy a day out. Headliner James Reyne has sold more than two million albums, recording Aussie classics that still resonate. His songs have provided the soundtrack to endless Australian summers, including The Boys Light Up, Reckless, Beautiful People, Fall of Rome, Hammerhead, and Slave. Baby Animals burst onto the Australian rock scene in 1991, releasing debut album Baby Animals with female lead singer Suze DeMarchi. They perform at Eatons Hill for the first time, bringing hard rock attitude to the stage. Powering on to the Australian music scene in the early 1990s, Chocolate Starfish established themselves as an influential force with a cover of Carly Simon’s You’re So Vain and perennial favourite Four Letter Word. Tickets for the Red Hot Summer Tour Christmas Bash are on sale now for $79.90 via Ticketmaster. Patrons are advised not to purchase tickets from Viagogo or other Third Party Sellers, as fraudulent tickets will not be honoured. Visit ticketmaster.com.au or phone 136 100.

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Redcliffe Markets The sea breeze kept visitors and locals cool on this hot Sunday morning at the Redcliffe Markets. It was a chance to enjoy the sunshine and do a spot of Christmas shopping.

T H U R S D AY 2 4 D E C Relax with a drink and take a moment to catch up with friends at this unique event! Enjoy a range of refreshing cocktails, craft beer and champagne at Sky Bar overlooking Dolphin Stadium!

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Cooking? Christmas menu sorted What’s

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Baked Ham with Marmalade Glaze

Impress family and friends with traditional glazed baked ham, without over-complicating it. This four-ingredient recipe may be easy, but it’s delicious.

Ingredients

• Half leg ham, on the bone • 1 cup marmalade

Method

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8 serves

30 minutes preparation

80 minutes cooking

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Everyone will love these cookies that are perfect for sharing or giving as gifts to neighbours, teachers and extended family members.

Ingredients • 1 cup softened butter • ½ cup caster sugar • 2 cups plain flour • 200g milk chocolate chips • Pinch sea salt

5. 12 minutes cooking

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Breakfast: Sticky Mango and Coconut Chai Pudding Lunch: Steak with Mushroom Sauce Dinner: One Tray Easy Bake Chicken Dessert: Banoffee IceCream Pie Dessert

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Method

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Breakfast: Basic Flapjacks Lunch: Feta and Beetroot Salad Dinner: Beef Stir fry Breakfast: Cherry Pie Breakfast Bowl Lunch: Asparagus Wraps Dinner: Ti Amo Pizza

Easy Christmas cookies

20 minutes preparation

Breakfast: Bacon and Cheese Muffins Lunch: Thai Chicken Salad Dinner: Tuna Bake Breakfast: Bacon and Cheese Muffins Lunch: Veggie Stir-Fry with Oyster Sauce Dinner: Beef Tacos

1. 2.

makes 24

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• Packet of whole cloves • 800g cherries

Preheat oven to 170°C and place shelf to the lowest position. Carefully remove the rind from the ham, making sure you don’t trim all the fat. 3. Use a small sharp knife to score the fat into a diamond pattern, about 5mm deep. 4. Transfer the ham to a large roasting pan and pour in 1 cup of water. 5. Spread the marmalade over the ham then place a clove in the middle of each diamond of fat. 6. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 1 hour. 7. Remove the foil, glaze again and bake for another 20 minutes or until the surface of the ham is golden and caramelised. 8. Remove the ham from the pan to a large chopping board and rest for 15 minutes. 9. Meanwhile, pour the pan juices into a small saucepan and bring to a gentle boil, reduce the heat and simmer until a nice thick syrup results. 10. To serve, place ham into the middle of a serving platter. Surround with plump cherries and serve with the marmalade syrup.

MEAL PLANNER

Preheat oven to 180C and line a tray with baking paper. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar for 2-4 minutes. Add the flour and a pinch of sea salt, and mix to combine. Using a tablespoon of dough, roll into balls and place on the tray. Use a fork to flatten, creating even lines on the top at the same time. Bake to 10-12 minutes, until just golden. In another bowl, melt the chocolate in a microwave in 30-second increments. Drizzle the chocolate on each cookie and chill to set.

Breakfast: Sticky Mango and Coconut Chai Pudding Lunch: Creamy Pesto Chicken Linguini Dinner: Marinated Rib Eye Steak Dessert: Peanut Butter & Chocolate Shards

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Creating a haven with natives STORY KYLIE KNIGHT EVERY garden in Australia can be a barrier to the extinction of native animals and insects, if they incorporate native plant species. That is the view of CREEC Community Nursery manager Warwick Hill, and he would like nothing more than to see grevilleas, acacias, leptospermums and hakeas flourishing across the region. “If we can get everyone to create tiny microclimates in their backyard and there’s another one next door, and another next to that … it’s a simple as that,” Mr Hill said.

“Without this, our unique creatures won’t exist in 50 years time.” Growing native plants in the garden is also the perfect way to teach children about the creatures, big and small, that call Australia home. Planting the right mix of species will attract native birds, butterflies, possums, lizards and even koalas. Mr Hill said koalas needed corridors of habitat trees, so they were safe when travelling from one place to the next. Colour is vital in attracting females of any species, particularly birds and butterflies, which will in turn

attract males. Red is a magnet for brightly-coloured critters. Native plants that grow fruit or berries will attract smaller fruit eaters such as lizards, water dragons and skinks. And leptospermums have small white flowers that produce nectar, which acts as an antibiotic for native insects and bees. For those wanting to create a haven for lorikeets, a melaleuca red bottle brush in the weeping form is a winner. The native peanut tree is popular with possums, kookaburras, magpies and crows, while the lemon-scented myrtle will attract bees, moths and nectar eaters, which love the

creamy, yellow pompom flowers. Creating a natural water feature at home will not only provide a home for native aquatic plants and fish, it will also act as a drinking hole for butterflies, birds and small animals. Mr Hill recommended keeping it to a depth of 15-20cm, lining it with black plastic, and filling it with mosquito-eating fish and native duck weed. The duck weed will keep the water clean for the fish. It is important to ensure small animals and insects can easily get in and out – the shallow depth and use of water plants will help in this regard. And keeping it small and shallow means you do not need to fence it.

TIPS FOR ATTRACTING WILDLIFE • Use only plant native species in your garden • Establish a cross-section of native plants • Design your garden, rather than adopting a haphazard approach. Decide what you want to attract and find out what will grow in your area • There is no such thing as a low-maintenance garden. You have to be prepared to do the work • Ask for advice on plant selection, position, soil preparation and maintenance • Talk to a community nursery about which plants belong in your area. There are some areas where particular species won’t thrive • Ensure you use the correct fertiliser

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Hooked On Fishing and Boating Fishing

WAYNE GROOMES

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G’DAY folks! As I write this article, the weather forecast for the coming week has temperatures in the mid-30s to as much as 40 degrees. With these temps, we stand a very good chance of seeing increased storm activity. What’s this got to do with fishing? Well, if you enjoy chasing the very elusive Mangrove Jack, this is the sort of weather that should excite you. Over the past several years, there have been a number of social media identities who have really put the spotlight on the Mangrove Jack. The vast majority of coverage you will find on social media and YouTube shows Jacks falling to hard body and soft plastic artificial lures. My suggestion to anyone thinking of getting in on a little bit of Jack action is to consider good, old-fashioned bait fishing. Find a nice piece of structure and make sure your terminal tackle can handle the strike and hold on. Use 40lb mono, lock your drag and cross your fingers that you are able to keep your Jack away from the local structure.

Around the grounds…. There’s been plenty of Flathead action in the past couple of weeks. Hays Inlet has produced reasonable quantities along with the Pine River. Cabbage Tree Creek, Shorncliffe, in and around the structure, is a top little spot for Bream at the moment. In Pumicestone Passage at Banksia Beach, Bribie Island, is always good for a mixed bag of Whiting, Bream and Flathead. Skirmish Point has been producing a few Whiting on the SE breezes and some nice Dart. I made a call to Mick from Big Cat Charters who said: “The fishing has been really hot lately with lots of good-sized snapper being caught and the Mahi-Mahi are big and in very good numbers this season. Well worth a look if you are fishing wide of Moreton Island”. This week’s tip is for the bait fishos: put a bucket of burley together and throw little bits often. My burley bucket contains chicken pellets, horse feed and tuna oil. Fish will react to burley just like seagulls react to your leftover chips at the beach. That’s it for another fortnight, tight lines, and see you on the water.

Wayne Groomes

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Tide Times Thu 10 December

5:34 am 1.97m

Tide Heights Sun 13 December

11:31 pm 0.68m

1:56 am 0.24m

2:52 pm 0.49m

5:32pm 2.18m

8:22 am 2.5m

8:22pm 2.01m

Mon 14 December

Fri 11 December 12:15 am 0.38m

12:44 pm 0.62m

2:41 am 0.21m

3:49 pm 0.45m

6:35 am 2.16m

6:31 pm 2.14m

9:11 am 2.61m

9:14 am 1.94m

Thu 10 Dec

Source: tides.willyweather.com.au

Fri 11 Dec

Sat 12 Dec

Sun 13 Dec

Mon 14 Dec

3m Max Tide Height

Sat 12 December 1:07 am 0.3m

1:51 pm 0.55m

7:30 am 2.35m

7:27 pm 2.08m

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1. Adam Nieling, Moreton Bay 2. Grayson Moore, North Stradbroke Island - Moreton Bay 3. Todd Rasmussen, North Pine Dam 4. Glenn Ryan, Moreton Bay (near Bulwar) 5. Craig Darroch, Mooloolaba 6. Riley Howard, Scarborough 7. Shaun Lawton, off Bribie Island

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THE muddie is a Queensland icon. It should be Queenslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state emblem. In Australia, the geographic range of the mud crab extends from Western Australia across tropical Australia and along the east coast as far south as the Hawkesbury River in New South Wales. The east coast population is part of one of three populations of the species currently recognised within the overall Australian geographic range. While mud crabs can be caught all year round, catches are higher in Moreton Bay during the warmer months. They become very inactive and catch rates fall in water temperatures below 20 degrees. The mud crab is a fastgrowing, short-lived species, and populations and catches from year to year are highly variable. Environmental factors, such as temperature and rainfall, are the key drivers of this variability. Although much of their lifecycle is closely associated with mangrove habitats and shallow muddy bays (where most people encounter them), their habitat is much broader and includes offshore waters and seagrass beds. Mating activity of mud crabs in Moreton Bay is at a maximum in mid-spring and late summer to early autumn, with spawning activity beginning early in spring and ending in early autumn. Mating can occur only when the female is in a soft-shell condition just after moulting. A male will carry the female around for the period it takes for her to moult and her shell to re-harden. The mated females move offshore, as the deeper waters provide more chemically and thermally stable environment for egg development and a greater chance of egg dispersal. The planktonic larval stages last about three to four weeks. These then develop into larvae (crablets) which prefer

DR DAZZA settling in seagrass, possibly because this is the first type of structurally complex habitat that they encounter in shallow waters. Mud crabs are cannibals, and the little ones need protection from their own! Mud crabs grow rapidly; in Moreton Bay they grow to 8-10cm carapace width (CW) in their first year, to 13-16cm CW in their second year and up to a maximum of 24cm CW in their third year, although such large animals are rare. It takes mud crabs in Moreton Bay between 18 to 27 months to reach maturity. Growth is seasonal, with moulting activity most prevalent between September and January. About 50 per cent of males are functionally mature in Moreton Bay at a size of 16.4cm CW. Adult males can inhabit burrows in intertidal mangrove areas, although they do not permanently live in these burrows and can move from burrow to burrow opportunistically. Small males are rarely found in these burrows and adult females tend to bury in the mud rather than hide in burrows. Make sure you follow all the rules this summer if you head out to chase mud crabs, including using the correct number and size of pots and ensuring that they are properly marked. Let the ladies go and make sure the lads are all over 15cm CW.

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Puzzles BRAIN BUSTER 1. What fertilizer and gunpowder ingredient comes from the droppings of seabirds, bats and seals? 2. What does the Japanese term yojimbo mean in english? 3. By what other name is the pangolin known? 4. Which Olympic medallist in athletics went on to be the 26th governor of Victoria? 5. Do cyclones rotate clockwise or anti-clockwise in the southern hemisphere? 6. Which country produces the most wheat in the world?

No. 1385

7. What is the preferred food of the silkworm?

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8. Where is the Sundance Film Festival held? 9. Rupert Grint plays which character in the Harry Potter series of films? 10. Which 19th century Russian writer wrote The Raw Youth, The Gambler and The Brothers Karamazov?

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Super Sudoku

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

How did

YOU GO?

Solutions

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No. 1385

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DOWN

1. 6. 10. 11.

1. Send out (6) 2. Curved sword (8) 3. Antenna (6) 4. Journeyed (9) 5. Location (4) 7. Roma is its capital (6) 8. Journey (6) 9. Hitchhiker’s Guide author, – Adams (7) 16. Fanatic (9) 17. List of employees (7) 18. Seasoned smoked beef (8) 19. Impetus (8) 22. Eight-legged animal (6) 23. Time of the year (6) 24. Austrian capital (6) 27. Car (4)

Philosopher, Rene – (9) Ukraine city (4) Indian Ocean country, – Lanka (3) Extreme conservatism or rightism in politics (11) 12. Brings to life (8) 13. Urging, – on (6) 14. Greeting (Ital) (4) 15. Forbidden by law (7) 20. Order (7) 21. Prefix meaning one-billionth (4) 25. French male name (6) 26. Disparage (8) 28. Disenchant (11) 29. To the point (3) 30. Directs (4) 31. Banishment (9)

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1. Guano 2. Bodyguard 3. Scaly anteater 4. John Landy 5. Clockwise 6. China 7. Mulberry leaves 8. Utah, US 9. Ron Weasley 10. Fyodor Dostoevsky

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CENTURY 21

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LUXURY LIVING IN NEWPORT 5 Aurora Place, Newport

This stunning Five bedroom luxury home with a pool has been designed to maximize both indoor and outdoor living, providing the feeling of living in a high-end resort all year round. The home is in a neutral colour scheme providing the feeling of light and space throughout. Open plan and connecting seamlessly with the multiple living spaces and the outdoor entertaining area, gourmet kitchen features beautiful Granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, natural gas, abundant storage and a expansive centre island, perfect for gatherings as well as the home chef. With the feeling of staying on a tropical island, the backyard is perfect for year-round outdoor living and consists of a large covered entertaining area complete with a fan and a wet bar, Bali hut, garden shed and a stunning swimming pool, all surrounded by low maintenance resort style plantings. All set on a 700sqm block with no neighbours to the rear in the highly desired and established pocket of Newport, this is a wonderful opportunity to secure a quality home with a fabulous year-round outdoor lifestyle for your family. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST MADDIE DOLAN 0414 738 814 maddie@century21mh.com.au

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163 Quay Circuit, Newport OUTDOOR entertaining and a waterfront lifestyle await the new owners of this stunning single-level Newport home. Located on the highly desirable Quay Circuit, the home was built by its current owners with ease of living in mind. One Agency Redcliffe-North Lakes Principal Stephan Siegfried said the property took full advantage of its waterfront position, with a focus on outdoor living and entertaining.

“Spend more time living” The master bedroom overlooks the canal and has access to its own balcony and a stunning swimming pool, complete with spa. “The layout was inspired by the fact that the owners have teenage children, so there are separate spaces and family spaces,” Mr Siegfried said. “The appeal is that you can spend more time living, and less maintaining the property.” Each of the four bedrooms has its own bathroom – the master with a luxurious claw-foot bath – and three have spacious walk-in robes.

To describe 2020 as a life-changing year for most people would not be a stretch. There have been so many moments that have been punctuated by worry, stress and outright fear. Amongst this there is also hope. Compared to the rest of the world, as a country, right down to our regional level we have been extremely fortunate. That doesn’t mean that we should put our heads in the sand and ignore the impacts. From a property market point of view, I wake up almost every morning pinching myself; we’ve had a few small hiccups along the way but the dramas of March and April seem like a distant memory. Let’s just hope it stays that way For those of us that have been lucky, it’s easy to forget that many people have had their lives turned upside down. Due to bad luck thousands have lost jobs, strong businesses have been decimated and the impact that this has had on finances, relationships, mental health and even simple things such as putting food on the table have been a real struggle. My Christmas message this year is about providing hope and help for those affected (many silently) in our area.

There is also a rumpus room and a study, while the kitchen is complemented by a butler’s pantry. Mr Siegfried said the 18m canal frontage would appeal to boat owners. “With its high-mast location, it’ll also appeal to yacht owners seeking unimpeded access to Moreton Bay and the blue water of the Pacific Ocean and beyond.” Offers over $1,650,000

Contact: Stephan Siegfried at One Agency Redcliffe – North Lakes 0433 660 086 stephans@oneagency.com.au

There are many charitable organisations that work so hard to provide a backstop. The Breakfast Club Redcliffe Inc is one of these organisations manned entirely by volunteers. At Christmas time they need our help to keep providing support. This year through the power of music and Rockin4thehomeless we’ve created a new way for you to donate. We’ve created a collector’s edition “Double-Album” just in time for Christmas. It showcases many of the artists that have supported this event between 2014 & 2020. To purchase go to www.r4th.com.au or if you’d like to buy a copy in person come visit us over the next 2 Sunday’s at the Redcliffe Markets. It’s an awesome gift with the double bonus that every single cent from sales goes directly to the Breakfast Club Redcliffe. From all of us, your support would be so very greatly appreciated. Until next Year, stay safe and remember to be kind. From the entire team at One Agency Redcliffe we wish you the very best for the Christmas holidays. Call us if you need anything property related over the festive period, we are happy help.

Stephan Siegfried 0433 660 086 www.stephans.com.au

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The light-filled property is home to distinct zones, with an open-plan kitchen and living area overlooking a covered entertainment area, and a sunken deck connecting to the home’s private pontoon.

Christmas 2020 Message With the end of the year almost upon us it’s typically a good time to reflect on the year that has been.

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3053 3436 Shop 3/75 Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe www.wpr.net.au

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• This spacious townhouse presents as new • Enjoy the ocean views to Moreton Island and the glorious sea breezes • Chef’s kitchen with caesar stone benches, loads of storage • Outdoor screened entertaining area – ideal for your cat or pooch to securely play outside

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3053 3436 Shop 3/75 Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe www.wpr.net.au

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ISSUE 7 // DECEMBER 9 2020

P.42 // REAL ESTATE

THE CROWN PROPERTIES TEAM WISHES YOU

A Merry Christmas & A Magical 2021

ISSUE 7 // DECEMBER 9 2020

P.43 // REAL ESTATE

175 QUAY CIRCUIT, NEWPORT

105 JOHN STREET, REDCLIFFE

10/2 LOUIS STREET, REDCLIFFE

702/99 MARINE PARADE, REDCLIFFE

5 bed 3 bath 2 

9 bed 5 bath 4 

2 bed 2 bath 1 

3 bed 2 bath 2 

Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections

For Sale: $2,099,000

Ian McLachlan 0419 781 834

Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections

For Sale: $1,300,000

Matt Burton 0421 982 804

Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections

For Sale: Offers Over $539,000

Matt Burton 0421 982 804

Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections

For Sale: Offers Over $780,000

Matt Burton 0421 982 804

704/99 MARINE PARADE, REDCLIFFE

8/85 MARINE PARADE, RECLIFFE

25/103 SUTTON STREET, REDCLIFFE

17/23 ALBERT STREET, MARGATE

3 bed 2 bath 3 

3 bed 2 bath 1 

3 bed 2 bath 2 

Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections

For Sale: Offers Over $995,000

Ian McLachlan 0419 781 834

Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections

For Sale: Offers Over $699,000

Ian McLachlan 0419 781 834

Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections

For Sale: Offers Over $699,000

Ian McLachlan 0419 781 834

43/439 EILZABETH AVENUE, KIPPA RING

5/65 DALTON STREET, KIPPA RING

20/56 MILLER STREET, KIPPA RING

3 bed 2 bath 1 

2 bed 1 bath 1 

Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections

For Sale: By Negotiation

Matt Burton 0421 982 804

65/56 MILLER STREET, KIPPA RING

Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections

3 bed 1 bath 1  For Sale: $289,000

Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections

For Sale: Offers Over $320,000

5/2 WATTLE ROAD, ROTHWELL

Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections

Janice Gribben 2 bed 1 bath 1  0431 193 018

Janice Gribben 0431 193 018

For Sale: Offers Over $310,000

Janice Gribben 0431 193 018

Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections

For Sale: Offers Over $279,000

Janice Gribben 0431 193 018

Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections

For Sale: Offers Over $700,000

Matt Burton 0421 982 804

53/56 MILLER STREET, KIPPA RING

Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections

3 bed 1 bath 1  For Sale: Offers Over $330,000

Janice Gribben 0431 193 018

27/2 WATTLE ROAD, ROTHWELL

34/2 WATTLE ROAD, ROTHWELL

2 bed 1 bath 1 

3 bed 1 bath 1 

Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections

For Sale: Offers Over $275,000

Janice Gribben 0431 193 018

Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections

For Sale: Offers Over $349,000

Janice Gribben 0431 193 018

47/2 WATTLE ROAD, ROTHWELL

48 FINNEGAN STREET, ROTHWELL

9/8 GEORGINA STREET, WOODY POINT

425 SCARBOROUGH ROAD, SCARBOROUGH

2 bed 1 bath 2 

4 bed 2 bath 3 

3 bed 2 bath 1 

4 bed 2 bath 2 

Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections

For Sale: Offers Over $349,000

Janice Gribben 0431 193 018

Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections

For Sale: Offers Over $499,000

Janice Gribben 0431 193 018

Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections

For Sale: $599,000

Ian McLachlan 0419 781 834

Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections

For Sale: $1,045,000

Ian McLachlan 0419 781 834

427 SCARBOROUGH ROAD, SCARBOROUGH 18 HOBBS STREET, SCARBOROUGH Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections

Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections

5 ROMA STREET, SCARBOROUGH

23 MICHEL ROAD, SCARBOROUGH

4 bed 2 bath 2 

4 bed 3 bath 2 

3 bed 1 bath 1 

4 bed 2 bath 2 

For Sale: $1,056,000

Ian McLachlan 0419 781 834

For Sale: Offers Over $1,349,000

Ian McLachlan 0419 781 834

Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections

For Sale: Offers Over $630,000

Matt Burton 0421 982 804

Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections

For Sale: Offers Over $879,000

Matt Burton 0421 982 804

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P.45 // REAL ESTATE 67 Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe QLD 4020 (07) 3060 7707 belleproperty.com/redcliffe

BELLE PROPERTY REDCLIFFE WELCOMES

Julie Sykes

Due to strong growth of homes under management, we are proud to welcome Julie Sykes to the team.

Julie is a Mum of 2 teenage girls and has resided on the Redcliffe Peninsula for 37 years. Julie is a home owner, and a property investor, which has given her the life experience that results in outstanding service to our landlords and tenants.

"Your Investment Property is important to me, and I will manage it as if it were my own." - Julie Sykes

Contact Belle Property today on 07 3060 7707 to take advantage of our 2021 Special of 3 Months Free Management fees for new customers* *Must remain with Belle Property for 12 months to take advantage of this special.

BOUTIQUE HOMES LEASED BY BELLE REDCLIFFE

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Scarborough Penthouse

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$650 PER WEEK

$760 PER WEEK

$550 PER WEEK

Scarborough Town Home

Scarborough Apartment

Newport Town Home

$600 PER WEEK

$650 PER WEEK

$600 PER WEEK

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www.gatewayproperties.com.au

1 Marine Parade REDCLIFFE

3283 4555

sales@gatewayproperties.com.au

Rosslyn & Doug Kennedy 0417 633 228

COMMISSION! (Plus GST)

HAPPY

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NEW YEAR Thank you to everyone

for your support throughout the year. We look forward to being your agent of choice.

Renting your property?

Selling your property? The best deal in town!

2%* Christmas Special! Record Prices!

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WE ARE OFFERING: • $100 Gift Voucher to Seaside Artists Gallery • Free Professional Photos & Floor Plans • Free advertising on all the major websites

Call (07) 3283 4555 or Ros Kennedy on 0417 633 228 *GST applies

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1 Marine Parade REDCLIFFE

For all new property managements Call (07) 3283 4555 or Ros Kennedy on 0417 633 228

3283 4555

sales@gatewayproperties.com.au

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www.gatewayproperties.com.au

1 Marine Parade REDCLIFFE

3283 4555

sales@gatewayproperties.com.au

CLONTARF

129 Elizabeth Avenue

SCARBOROUGH 16 Mein Street

Rosslyn & Doug Kennedy 0417 633 228

COMMISSION!

WOODY POINT 129 King Street

(Plus GST)

GOLF COURSE & SEAFRONT MINUTES AWAY!

CREME DE LA CREME POSITION IN SCARBOROUGH!

FABULOUS POOL ENTERTAINER! DUAL LIVING POTENTIAL!

PRICE $390,000

PRICE By Negotiation

PRICE By negotiation

• • • • •

Bargain buying older style home on 635m2 block. Separate lounge & dining areas. Well built in laminate kitchen. Enclosed patio to rear. Large backyard. Ideal to build a new home.

WOODY POINT 4/2a View Street

• • • • •

KIPPA RING

SEAVIEWS ACROSS THE PARKLAND! • • • • •

PRICE Offers over $349,000

www.gatewayproperties.com.au

3/9 Kappella Street

Brick home on wide 711m2 block. Room for Winnebago and boat. Ideal family home. Huge rumpus area under. Very private party size outdoor living beside the pool. Adjoins bikeway to the waterfront. Shed. Water tanks. Summer doesn’t get any better than this!

SCARBOROUGH 5/108 Prince Edward Parade

MODERN TOWNHOUSE! FANTASTIC POSITION! PET FRIENDLY!

ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT! STUNNING SEAVIEWS FOREVER!

PRICE Offers over $329,000

PRICE Be quick! By negotiation

• • • • •

Light and airy first floor unit with cool sea breezes. Spacious air-conditioned living opens to balcony. Beautiful modern kitchen and bathroom. Two roomy bedrooms with built-ins. Park and seafront at your doorstep.

• • • • •

Spacious Brick & Tile home on a lovely wide block of land. Polished timber floors in L shaped lounge/dining. Modern laminate kitchen with pantry. Wide north facing patio overlooking garden. Plenty of room for caravan & boat with a 20 metre frontage.

Private front entry. Freshly painted. Separate laundry. Well built-in kitchen. Dishwasher. Pantry. Breakfast bar. Spacious living opens to covered patio & wrap around courtyard. Main bedroom has ensuite & deck for morning coffee. Two-way family bathroom & second powder room upstairs.

1 Marine Parade REDCLIFFE

3283 4555

• • • • •

Superb granite benches in magnificent two pac kitchen. Living room opens to patio and glorious views. Tiled floors. Separate dining. Modern bathroom with shower & bath. Two good size bedrooms with built-ins & ceiling fans. Highly sought after unit in Boutique complex with pool.

sales@gatewayproperties.com.au

AGENTS CHOICE

ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT! STUNNING SEVIEWS FOREVER!

FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME - CENTRAL REDCLIFFE

• • • • • • • • •

Idyllic lifestyle awaits you in this gorgeous unit. There are granite benches in the magnificent two pac kitchen. The air-conditioned living room opens to a spacious BBQ patio with glorious views. Entertain your friends in the separate dining area. There is a modern bathroom with a shower & a bath. Plantation shutters open off the main bedroom to take in the view. Two good size bedrooms with built-ins & ceiling fans. Only eight units in this well built beach front unit with in ground swimming pool. Stroll south along the beach to the Redcliffe Shopping Village and markets or north to the Scarborough Shopping Village.

IN DETAIL Address:

5/108 Prince Edward Parade, Scarborough Features: 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car Inspect: By Appointment Price: By Negotiation Agent: Gateway Properties Ros Kennedy 0417 633 228

This massive family home boasts 7 built-in bedrooms (0r 6 and an office), 4 and ½ bathrooms and 3 car accommodation. Immaculately presented homes of this size are few and far between. Backing on to parkland and one block to the Dolphins Leagues Club and Shopping Centre this family home is also central to numerous state and private schools Other features of this fantastic home include a grand staircase, 3 living areas, ducted and zoned air-conditioning, huge parents retreat with WIR and ensuite, generous sized bedrooms, gourmet kitchen/dining, covered outdoor entertaining area, separate laundry and substantial storage throughout. If you have ever wondered where you were going to find a home to fit everyone in, look no further, this one will accommodate most family dynamics, extended or otherwise!

IN DETAIL Address: 20 Lime Street, Redcliffe Inspect: By Appointment Price: $779,000 Agent: Waterfront Properties Kevin Bostock 0418 125 356

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P.52 // REAL ESTATE

2% Commission FREE ADVERTISING

Ph: 3283 6737Jan 0439 758 867 Rach 0432 834 733 Heather

0450 104 181 Leisa 0438 801 298 Nick 0439 769 539

R ER DE ND UN U CTT AC A R R T T N N O O C C

SCARB 3/11 Osbourne St $370,000 BRICK TOWNHOUSE - WALK TO BEACH

From the team at Jan Jones

Complex of 4, 3 bed, aircon, 1 bath, 1 car, c/yard, moderate body corp fees.

UN DER T AC CONTR MARGATE 42 Robertson Ave $779k

REDCLIFFE 5 Kristen Ct $549k+

Brick and tile, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, aircon, solar, stroll to beach, 405sqm block.

Immaculate, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, 420sqm block, aircon, covered ent area

BEACHSIDE - LOW MAINTENANCE!

R ER DE ND UN U CTT C A A R R T T N N O CO C

KIPPA - RING 4 Taupo St $549,000 EASY LIVING - GREAT POSITION

4 bed, 1 bath, 2 toilets, 3 living, entertainment area, 603sqm block,

LOW MAINTENANCE - PERFECT DOWNSIZER

2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, complex of 3, aircon, reno bathroom, security screens, c/yard

REDCLIFFE 522 Oxley Ave

MARGATE 37 Dunbar St $675,000

REDCLIFFE 13/83 Marine Pde

Extra spacious, charm, 3 bed, sunroom, 1 bath, polished floors, high ceilings.

Cathedral ceilings, 4 bed plus office, 2 living, Heated pool, low maint block.

Waterfront unit, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, 149sqm, aircon, pool, onsite managers

BARGAIN BUY - 300MTRS TO WATER $399neg

MODERN BESPOKE - 3 YEAR OLD HOME!

UNDER ACT R T N O C

3 bed plus sunroom, 1 bath, 1 car, 405sqm fully fenced block, be quick

2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, super close to transport, comfort and affordability

1962 CLASSIC ON 607SQM BLOCK

MODERN GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT

10%

DISCOUNT for Seniors Carers and Veterans

SMALL COMPLEX - LOW B/CORP $290k

SOLD DECEPTION BAY 10 Macarthur Cres SIDE ACCESS & POOL - $429,000+

609sqm block, 3 bed, 1 bath, aircon, 1 car, large enclosed patio, pool

In Oct/Nov

We Urgently Need Stock!

MORAYFIELD 13 Skye St $349k+

164sqm, Massive balcony, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car plus storage, pet friendly.

EXCELLENT BUYING - 4 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, 600sqm, aircon, stone b/tops.

ROTHWELL 2 Cadell Cres $559k+

BAYSIDE ESTATE - 4 BEDROOMS - 630SQM Immaculately presented, 2 living areas, ensuite, covred ent, inground pool, aircon, room for van

R ER DE ND UN U CTT AC A R R T T N N O O C C

NORTH LAKES 19 Troon St

POOL, AIR, ENT ZONE $650,000+

4 beds, 2 bath, ducted air, security, alfresco ent, family room, 2 car.

SOLD SCARB 203/4 Anderson St

EXECUTIVE APARTMENT - $475,000

Modern, 2 bed, 2 bath, CBD/Beach precinct, 1 car lockup, huge deck.

CONTRACTS

REDCLIFFE 57/17 Marine Pde

R ER DE ND UN U CTT AC A R T R T N N O CO C

HOLIDAY LET OR LIVE_IN - $569,000+

NORTH LAKES 11 Raymont St $459k+

MARGATE 35 Knights Tce $649,000

REDCLIFFE 2/448 Oxley Ave $335kneg

4 bed, 2 bath, formal lounge and dining plus massive 3rd living, 2 car garage

2 unit complex, long term tenants, 2 separate homes 7 bed, 2 bath, 2 car.

CBD precinct, awesome balcony, 1 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, walk to everything

MULTIPLE LIVING AREAS - 4 BEDROOM

INVESTMENT SPECIAL - 5.68%GR

THE CHOICE IS EASY

TOP FLOOR - AMAZING VIEWS - $869k

IMMACULATE UNIT-SMALL COMPLEX

UNDER ACT R T N O C

Gated complex, pool, close to shops/ train, 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car, aircon, 135sqm

High ceilings, polished timber floors, 3 beds, 1 bath, 3 car garage plus carport.

2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, courtyard, Close to cafes, restaurants, jetty, beaches.

6 bed, 3 bath, Fully, Renovated, a/c, inground pool, shed, 635sqm block.

KIPPA-RING 2/31 Cascade St

3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car, 600sqm block, side access, covered outdoor area, culdesac .

WOODY POINT 2/15 View St

REDCLIFFE 2/30 Joyce St $279k+

MASSIVE FAMILY HOME - FOR SALE

MANGO HILL 28/1 Linear Dve $295k

RENOVATE OR BUILD - O/O $395,000

CLONTARF 18 Essey St - $499,000+

LIFESTYLE UNIT - Offers Over $299,000

SOLD

ROTHWELL 112 Morris Rd

WOODY POINT 64 Donald St

DECEPTION BAY - 6 Alexandra Ct

SOLD

WATERFRONT UNIT - $375,000 RENOVATED, First floor, 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, B/corp $32 per week. BE QUICK!

UNDER ACT R T N O C

SOLD NEAT INSIDE AND OUT - $389,000

CLONTARF 2/102 Hornibrook Esp

UND ER ACT R T N O C

VALUE PACKED - SIDE ACCESS

R ER DE ND UN U CTT C A A R R T T N N O CO C

You can hand over thousands of dollars to a real estate agent so he or she can win awards or bolster agency branding..........or you can take advantage of our results guaranteed FREE MARKETING PACKAGE designed by our in-house marketing executive.

BEST PRICE EVERYTIME!

CLONTARF 141 Maine Rd $549,000+

SCARBOROUGH 4/65 Lands Ave

583sqm block, spacious, high ceilings, fretwork, , 3 bed, 2 bath, aircon, 2 car.

1st floor, lift, heart of CBD, pool, spa,3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car lockup garage.

APPEAL PLUS - BE QUICK!

MODERN UNIT - HUGE BALCONY $619k

SPACIOUS MODERN APARTMENT

SOLD BURPENGARY 10 Cavalli Cres 900SQM BLOCK - Offers Over $449k

North Shore Estate, 4 bed, 1 bath, 3 car, aircon, huge covered ent area.

SOLD

CLONTARF 38 Weaber St $429k+

CLONTARF 8/14 Yacht St

Trendy reno. 582sqm cnr block. 3 bed, 2 bath, timb floors, high ceil, aircon.

Water views, sensational position, 2 balconies, 3 lbed, walk water, low b/c.

RENOVATED CLASSIC - CORNER BLOCK

8/14 Yacht St, Clontarf - $455,000

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U ND ER RACT T N O C

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UND ER ACT R T N O C

SO L D

DECEPTION BAY 32 Tysoe St

REDCLIFFE 8/7 Sydney St $210kneg

DECEPTION BAY 16 Delfino Ct

3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car, 605sqm block, 6m x 4m shed, 3000ltr tank.

Ground floor, wheelchair friendly, 1/2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, b/corp $240pm

4 bed, 2 way bath, 3 car, covered ent area, aircon, shed, 600sqm block

FIRST HOME OR INVEST - $375,000

D OLLD SO S ROTHWELL 117/2 Wattle Rd $310k+ OVER 50S VILLAGE

Stand alone villa, 2 bed, 1 bath, pool, bowls, activities, manager, 24hr buzzer

UND ER RACT T N O C DECEPTION BAY 20 Eveshan Rd

BRICK/SOLAR/SIDE ACCESS $319k+

3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, 679sqm block, aircon, 5000ltr tank, lge yard

FREEHOLD - OVER 50s VILLAGE

REDCLIFFE 25 Highland St SURPRISE PACKAGE $$499k+

Renovated, 3 bed, 1 bath, ducted air, 2 car garage plus titan shed, 607sqm .

UN DER ACT R T N O C

MARGATE 53 Albert St

841SQM BLOCK - 40SQ HOME - $799k

5 bed plus study, , 2 bath, 2 car, A/C, 841sqm block on 2 titles, 2 formals

BEAUTIFUL LAKESIDE LOCATION - $599k+

Multi living areas, pool, ducted air, formal lng, timb floors, 4 bed, 2 bath.

SOLD

KIPPA-RING 50 Boardman Rd POTENTIAL PLUS - $449,000

665sqm block, 3 bed, 1 bath, 3 cars, suit home business, dual occupancy.

SIDE ACCESS - INTERNAL STAIRS

5 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 car, 618sqm block, polished floors, rear balcony

R ER DE ND UN U T CT AC R A T R N T N O CO C REDCLIFFE 2/14-16 Meredith St UNIT - HANDY CBD AND BEACH GROUND FLOOR 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, modern kitchen.top returns.$280k

3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car, 660sqm block, watr glimpses, formals/rumpus

Kippa-Ring 9 Brunel St

FAMILY LIVING - Offers Over $459,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, 159sqm, 200mtrs to water, reas b/corps, BEAUTIFUL!!

U ND ER RACT T N O C

TROPICAL RETREAT - $599,000+

Source Ratemyagent.com.au

48 SALES IN 12 MONTHS Heather Murray

Ph: 0450 104 181

SPACIOUS UNIT - SMALL COMPLEX

UNDER ACT R T N O C UNIT - FULLY RENOVATED WALK TO CBD

We currently have interstate and local buyers groups with qualified buyers ready to go Prices are at all time highs CALL NOW!!

UND ER ACT R T N O C

R U NDE T AC CONTR

TRI LEVEL TOWNHOUSE - $459k+

SOL D

Woody Point 30 Brighton St $1,000,000

CLONTARF 20 Essey St $499k+

Renovated, 6 bed+study, 3 bath, formals, media, 5 cars, pool, ducted air

3 bed, 1 bath, aircon, 2 car, rear deck, 607sqm block, close to everything

2 HOMES - 2 TITLES - 1012SQM BLOCK

SOLD Kallangur 9 Kapalama Rd $375k

FEATURE PACKED HOME ON 625SQM BLOCK

3 bed, 1 bath, 2 cars, renovated kitchen, huge front verandah, rear ent deck.

R ER DE ND UN U T CT AC A R R T T N N O O C C

IMMACULATELY RENOVATED!!

SOLD DEC BAY56/17 Cunningham St

ATTENTION SAVVY INVESTORS - $215,000

3 bed, 2 bath, aircon, 1 car, 100sqm Townhouse, long term tenants.

UN DER CT A R T N CO

CLONTARF 7/6 Ewart St $329k+

REDCLIFFE 4 Chudleigh St $399k+

CLONTARF 3/21-23Thompson Cres

REDCLIFFE 1/27 McAneny St

1st floor, ducted air, pet friendly, mgr, low body corps, pool, gym, 2/2/1

3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, high ceilings, aircon, ent deck, 607sqm block.

3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car, 147sqm, aircon, courtyard, pet friendly upon application

Easy access to everything, 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, excellent complex

MODERN UNIT - CLOSE TO BEACH

GREAT RENOVATOR - SIDE ACCESS

SOL D

UNIT IN HOSPITAL PRECINCT $299,000

Source Ratemyagent.com.au

REDCLIFFE 2/31 Steven St $320k

MARGATE 9/109 Margate Pde $899k+

2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, low body corp $40 per week, small block of 8

Complex of 3, 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car with internal access, VJ walls, courtyard,

195sqm floor area, 3 bed, ensuite, stone benchtops, ducted air, 2 secure car.

LOVELY UNIT - STROLL TO CBD & BEACH

TOWNHOUSE STROLL TO BEACH $445k

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AGENT OF THE YEAR AWARD

REDCLIFFE 7/8 Jeffrey St $260k SEA CHANGE UNIT - REDCLIFFE CBD

TOWNHOUSE - GATED COMPLEX!

Renovated, 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car, 139sqm, stroll to beach and shops

FABULOUS HIGHSET - SIDE ACCESS

SELLING HAS NEVER BEEN SO EASY.......

UNDER CT A R T N CO

AS NEW HOME - 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, highly sought after area.

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, 124sqm, aircon, courtyard, close to beach and shops.

3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, 630sqm block, aircon, polished floors, handy location

SETTING STREET RECORDS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

RENOVATORS DREAM PROPERTY 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, 607sqm block, timber floors, tiled roof, top location

DEC BAY 6/43Brisbane Cres $265K

POSITION POSITION PERFECT!

3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, 631sqm block, formal lounge, aircon, ent area.

TIDY - EXCELLENT INVESTMENT - $399k+

200mtrs to water, 3 in complex, courtyard, solar, 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car

CLONTARF 14 Welch St $449k+

WOODY POINT 5 Drake St $688k

WOODY POINT 9/16-18 Georgina St

Woodside Estate, sought after street, 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, aircon, 576sqm block

2 bed, covered ent area, 1 car, garden shed, top location, 607sqm block

S OLD

MARGATE 3/20 Tramore St $449,000

3 bed, 1 bath, 3 car, 500 mtrs to waterfront, cathedral ceilings, aircon.

RENOVATE OR FIRST HOME

4 BEDROOMS IN CUL-DE-SAC!

KALLANGUR 3 Evelyn St $385k

REDCLIFFE 1/11 Grant St $330,000

REDCLIFFE 12 Reedy St $370k+

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, aircon, alfresco entertaining, room for boat or caravan

KIPPA-RING 10 Chorley St

NORTH LAKES 16 Pandorea Cct

SOLD

3 bed, 1 bath, 4 car, aircon, modern kitchen, 2 ent areas, sep lounge.

UN DER ACT R T N O C

DEC BAY 14 Wrybourne St $355k+ NEAT N SWEET - 609SQM BLOCK

ROTHWELL18 Clancy Ct $439,000

R U NDE T C CONTRA DEC BAY 29 WarrooDr $389,000+

UND ER ACT R T N O C

REDCLIFFE 53 Ashmole Rd

MINUTES TO EVERYTHING $459k+

SO LD

SOLD

R U NDE CT CONTRA NORTH LAKES12 Lacebark St

4BEDS PLUS POOL!! O/O $429,000

SOLD

WATERFRONT EXECUTIVE APARTMENT

44 SALES IN 12 MONTHS Rachele Jones

Ph: 0432 834 733

ROTHWELL 1/100 Morris Rd MODERN TOWNHOUSE $340k+

3 bed, 1 bath, popular small complex, low b/c, courtyard, a/c, 1 car.12 lacebark st12 lacebark st, north lakes

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Sport Briefs Classic on coast Redcliffe Padres plan to send teams to the Gold Coast Summer Baseball Classic from January 8-10 Teams compete twice a day at what has become one of the largest junior tournaments in South East Queensland. Go to Padres’ Facebook page for more details.

Running again North Lakes and Redcliffe parkruns are back after an eight-month break due to COVID-19. Runners had their first outing on November 28 at Lake Eden and Suttons Beach and will continue their weekly Saturday 5km run/jog/ walk from 7am. For details visit parkrun.com.au

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PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | Dolphins front rower Ryan Turner and hooker/halfback Patrick Gallen have signed with the club for the 2021 season.

STORY KYLIE KNIGHT HARD work and a desire to improve will drive these Dolphins’ new recruits, who have swapped north and central Queensland for the bayside and an opportunity to take their game to the next level. Hooker/halfback Patrick Gallen and front rower Ryan Turner have joined the squad in preseason training ahead of the 2021 Intrust Super Cup season. Turner, originally from Wollongong, played for the Central Queensland Capras last season before the competition was cut short by COVID-19.

“I started playing footy when I was nine and then when I was 15,I stopped playing and raced motocross for a bit. When I was 18/19, I started playing footy again and then got back into it. I made the 20s for the Roosters and spent a bit of time there and then went up to Rocky,” he said. The 24-year-old loves defending, training and how much of a ‘mental game’ footy has become but used the break from playing to decide if he wanted to continue. “I was training all off season and I got to the point where I had gotten fit for what reason? I started watching a bit of footy

again and that got me hungry again,” he said. He is hoping to bring some “big minutes” and “carries in tough times”. “I’m just riding the wave at the moment, keep working hard and doing what I’m doing and see where I end up,” he said. Gallen has made the trip south after taking a punt and reaching out to the club. “I was looking to move away from Cairns and I sent an email to the admin office and just said, ‘I want to come down and play football’ and Crusher (Grant Cleal) rang me that afternoon and gave me an offer,” he explained.

The 22-year-old started playing when he was seven, following family members into the game he now loves. “I was always playing in the backyard and then I went through the Pride system, played 16s, 18s, and 20s and played a few Cup games up there and then I moved down here,” Gallen said. “I just like playing football. I’m hoping to learn really, down here and improve my game.” He said the cancelled 2020 season was deflating, but he enjoyed the break and felt good this preseason. “I did things outside of football and when the football started back up again and

finals came around, I started getting hungry for it again. Then started wanting to play more and I wanted to play at a higher level,” he said. So, with a genuine pathway to the Warriors will this opportunity be in the back of their minds as they head into the 2021 season? “It’s a pretty good opportunity, how they’ve got that set up, but the thing for me is coming down to Brisbane there’s a lot more eyes … whereas in Cairns there wasn’t,” Gallen said. “I’ll just worry about the job I’ve got to do here first and if an opportunity comes up, then I’ll take it on,” Turner added.

Redcliffe Junior Rugby Club is now taking registrations from players for the 2021 boys, girls and mixed season. Pre-season starts in February. For further information email junior.secretary@redclifferugbyclub.com.au

Club awards North Lakes Mustangs’ Petrie Awards for 2020 have been presented to Ethan Ambler (Junior) and Mark Morrow (Senior). The awards are given to members who go ‘over and above’ for the club and have a positive impact on the community.

Canteen upgrade Work has now been completed on the canteen and flooring upgrade at the Redcliffe Leagues Netball Association canteen at KR Benson Park in Clontarf.

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Athletes power into record books DECEPTION Bay Little Athletes were in fine form at the SunCoast Regional Relay Carnival in Caboolture with a host of members qualifying for this weekend’s State Relay Championships at Nathan.

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Clontarf’s sports awards CLONTARF Beach State High School held its Junior Sports Awards ceremony last month.

The recipients were: Alfie Lever, Darcy Woods, David Schafferius, Eve Alcala, Hannah Edwards, Isabella McDonough, Isabella Simon, Keira McDougall, Ky Millican, Laitham Robinson, Levi Kuhn, Lewis Woods, Madeline O’Grady, Noah Yates,

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Olivia Paul, Tiesha Eketon, Mia James, Lilly Raw, Maverick Garaicoa, Callum Salmon, Leah Bares, Charlie Williams, Harrison Kilmer, Hendrix Marsh, Tana Sue, Lorden Fatamai, Krys Gethan-Davies, Noah Reynolds, Dengetta Sounter, Clinton Porter,

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Jasmine Poon, Naomi Cavanough, Hannah Lewis, Max Cox, Bailey Abra, Emily Cottier, Julie Cottier, Kayla Siltala, Elly Webster, Ned Simpson, Elijah Kurthi, Chloe Molloy, Lacey Simpson, Lana Walters, Dekota Hauritz.

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Primed for state test STORY NICK CROCKFORD DECEPTION Bay Little Athletics will have 62 members in the McDonald’s State Relay Championships at Nathan this weekend. The club had 20 track and 25 field teams qualify from last month’s SunCoast Regional Relay Carnival at Caboolture. Confidence should be high among Deception Bay athletes at the state athletics titles on Saturday after

numerous personal bests 3.71m and Ryan White and five SunCoast Region 27.66m in the Under 12 records. Boys’ 750g discus for a Two of the records were total distance of 58.37m staggering improvements, beating the 2019 record of beating records which had 56.48m by 1.89m. stood for seven and eight • In the Under 17 Girls’ 1kg years. discus Denyce Perham • In the Under 17 Girls’ 3kg 32.34m and Trista Hockey shot put at Caboolture 29.61m recorded a total of Trista Hockey threw 61.95m to smash the 2018 11.12m and Denyce Per- record of 52.35m by 9.6m. ham 10.7m, total 21.82m • Jacob Vuniwaqa 24.98m beating the 2013 record of and Jaden Armitage 20.53m by 1.29m. 22.54m had a total of 47.52 • Cael Armitage threw in the Under 9 Boys’ dis-

cus to beat the 2012 record of 39.65m by 7.87m. • And in the Under 16 Girls’ Swedish Medley Relay, Kianna MacLean, Trista Hockey, Amy Bird and Hannah Lewis clocked 2 minutes 27.68 seconds, beating the previous best of 2:40.36 set in 2018, by 12.68 seconds. Deception Bay’s Hayden Helander (Under 17 Boys) and Alex White (Under 15 Girls) were also selected for 100m regional teams at

the state titles after a raceoff against other hopefuls. “The team and competition spirit for the day was awesome,” said Deception Bay Centre Manager David Armitage, “we are all very proud of their achievements and attitudes displayed on the day.” Sixteen centres sent teams to Centenary Lakes for the event which was a qualifier for the state titles. Deception Bay had 126 athletes in action.

Taisha’s proving to be sporting allrounder STORY NICK CROCKFORD TAISHA Eketone is a remarkable allrounder at age 12, with netball, athletics, swimming and outrigging all on her sporting resume. Despite the impact of COVID-19 this year, the Year 7 Clontarf Beach State High School student still added state selections in two sports to her growing list. At her school’s junior sports presentations last month Taisha received two awards - one a certificate for making the Queensland 10-12 years netball squad. It came despite not playing netball for Redcliffe District to concentrate on athletics and outrigging (canoes with floats). Taisha’s representative season started with a Sunshine Coast district schools’ trial at Caloundra, before COVID stopped all sport. However, in October Taisha went with Sunshine Coast to a tournament at Toowoomba, where her team won eight games, drew one and lost two. From there she played in a ‘Probables’ against ‘Possibles’ match for a place in the state side and in the process was moved from defence to shooter with considerable success. Unfortunately, the nationals were postponed this year, due to the pandemic, but Taisha will try for Queensland next year, but in a higher age group. Taisha has also caught the

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Moreton Bay Raiders Junior Rugby League Club has opened online registrations for the 2021 season. Fees are $260 which includes game fees, polo shirt, team shorts and socks, insurance, club medal, team photo and end-of-year break-up for Under 6-18s. Age ranges are from Under 6 Tackle Safe to Opens, mixed, male and female teams. For more visit the Raiders’ Facebook page, email mbrlfc@ outlook.com or register at profile.mysideline.com.au/ register/

State challenge Caboolture and Samford Rangers have been named among the eight clubs which will form the new state-level Football Queensland Premier League (FQPL) 2 from 2021. They will be joined by Coomera Colts, Magic United (Carrara), Grange Thistle, North Star (Zillmere), Taringa Rovers and Virginia United – who were selected from 15 applicants. Ex-Peninsula Power coach Terry Kirkham is at Caboolture and ex-Power player Paul Brownlie at Samford. The FQPL2 is two tiers below the NPL which includes Power.

Cameron’s Classic

Taisha Eketone, with her sports awards at Clontarf Beach State High School, who is excelling in four different sports.

eye of state coaches with the Redcliffe Little Athletics member being selected for the Queensland Schools Athletics team, which she was part of in 2018. This year she was also selected for the Interschool sport team and Clontarf Beach State High School’s swimming squad. To netball, athletics and swimming add outrigging. Taisha has followed her father and two of her broth-

ers – who have all represented Australia - into sport with Scarborough Outrigger Canoe Club. Mum Charmaine said it left “Monday night at home and Thursday catching up, but otherwise the family is flat out”. Taisha thanked her sister, brothers, parents and coaches: “I’m so grateful to you all,” she said, “and to my friends who are there for me when I need time

out. I am blessed to have such a support network”. But she still managed to be selected for the Sunshine Coast District and then the Queensland State Schools 10-12 Years teams. It began for the Woody Point resident with a oneday schools district trial at Caloundra for Sunshine Coast before COVID hit. Then, in the last week of October Taisha had a four-day tournament at

Toowoomba (played 11, won 8, 1 draw, 2 defeats). Taisha, who went to Scarborough State School, is a member of Redcliffe Little As and made the Queensland Schools Athletics team both as a sprinter and thrower. Sporting success runs in the Eketone family with Taisha’s father and three brothers all having represented Australia.

Cameron Smith, who was runner-up at the US Masters last month, is hoping to see “some great results” in his junior classic at Wantima Country Club Brendale, on Friday. It will be the first classic without Cameron being present. The 27-yearold, who grew up in Pine Rivers and learned to play at Wantima, will be at the QBE Shootout in Florida.

Merry Christmas to all our readers

Roar looking to make Dolphin Stadium home sweet home DOLPHIN Stadium will host 16 fixtures in the regular A-League and W-League football season – starting this month. Brisbane Roar’s A-League men’s team have 13 games at the Redcliffe venue and Roar’s W-League women’s team has three. Roar will kick off its 202021 A-League campaign on December 29 in a clash against Wellington Phoe-

nix at Dolphin Stadium. It will be the first of five Roar home games in five weeks. Roar’s women face Sydney at Dolphin Stadium on January 7 at 2pm. Newcastle arrive on February 25 and Canberra on March 25. “This validates the $8.4 million we’ve invested into Dolphin Stadium to bring its capacity up to 11,500 as one of the best grounds in Queensland,” Mayor Peter Flannery said.

Roar v Adelaide, 3pm February 21, 2021 Roar v Sydney, 4pm March 6, 2021 Roar v Wellington, 6pm December Roar v Perth, 6pm March 10, 2021 29, 2020 Roar v Melbourne Victory, 4pm Roar v Sydney, 3pm January 10, March 27, 2021 2021 Roar v Newcastle, 7pm April 52021 Roar v Central Coast, 6pm January Roar v Western Utd, 4pm April 15, 2021 11, 2021 Roar v Macarthur Bulls, 6pm Roar v Melbourne City, 2pm April January 25, 2021 25, 2021 Roar v Melbourne City, 4pm Roar v Western Sydney, 4pm May 16, 2021 January 30, 2021

A-LEAGUE MATCHES -League matches at Dolphin Stadium:

W-LEAGUE MATCHES Roar v Sydney, 6pm January 7, 2021 Roar v Newcastle, 6pm February 25, 2021 Roar v Canberra Utd, 5pm March 25, 2021

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Power duo double-up at annual awards SAM Roper and Isabella Pratt (pictured below) have won back-to-back Peninsula Power Player of the Year awards at the weekend. Pratt took the trophy for Power’s Brisbane Women’s Premier League side with Serena Smith winning the Players’ Player of the Year trophy. Roper’s award came at the end of Power’s first NPL Qld Premiership winning campaign. Captain Trent McEvoy won the Players’ Player award. Power’s Most Valuable Players for 2020 were named as Chris Jancevski and Emily Phillips at Saturday’s awards night before 250 players, officials and sponsors at AJ Kelly Park. Luke Hanna won the NPL Rising Star award while Sabine Pfluger won the trophy for the BWPL side. Brittany Whitfield has been confirmed as the Brisbane Women’s Premier League (BWPL) Golden Boot winner for 2020 with 15 goals in nine games. Whitfield was also named in the BWPL Team of the Year. Power team-mate Emily Phillips was named on the substitutes’ bench after scoring five goals in 10 games. Brisbane Roar retained the Dolphin Community Shield in their annual pre-season match against Peninsula Power on November 29 winning 7-1. Daniel Mchenery scored Power’s goal. Mchenery was also on target against Roar for a second successive week scoring for the NPL AllStars in their 5-2 defeat by Roar on Saturday. Full list of Power’s 2020 award winners and pictures at moretondaily.com.au

Sport Briefs Ryan’s racing North Lakes driver Ryan Suhle will be back in action this weekend in Melbourne. Sandown International Raceway is hosting the Shannons Motorsport Australian Festival on December 12-13. Suhle will be competing in the Porsche Michelin GT3 Sprint Challenge class.

Coaching call Redcliffe Tigers are taking applications for volunteer coaches with the Aussie Rules club’s junior, youth, colts and women’s teams in 2021. Go to redcliffetigers.com.au/ coaching-application/.

Carnival’s not over

Kyle powering on towards nationals PHOTOS MICK REYNOLDS | Kyle Evans at Morgan Park Raceway.

STORY NICK CROCKFORD REDCLIFFE motor racer Kyle Evans is heading south this weekend for a new challenge at the end of his remarkable title-winning year. The 16-year-old will race for the first time outside Queensland when he lines up in the Nationals at Wakefield Park, between Sydney and Canberra, on Saturday and Sunday. Evans has won two Formula Ford state championships this year but is already looking to 2021 and the National Formula Ford Championship. “It (Wakefield Park) will be good practice for next year while getting more seat time at a track that holds a couple of championship rounds,” Evans said. “I am hoping there will be more Duratec (engined Formula Fords) down at Wakefield Park to gain

PHOTOS MICK REYNOLDS | Kyle Evans at Morgan Park Raceway.

more wheel-to-wheel rac- Racing Championship ing and race craft. (QSCRC) Round 4 on No“This will be perfect ex- vember 20-22 at Morgan perience before the start of Park out of 11 entries. 2021.” • On November 23 MotorEvans had a 10-month sport Australia revealed wait for his Formula Ford Evans had 161 points in debut (in August) due to the Queensland Circuit COVID-19, but he has made Racing for Racing and up for lost time in the past Sports Cars 2020, making four weeks. him state champion. • And on November 28, the • The teenager was second in the 1300-1600cc cars Queensland Racing Drivand sixth of 134 entries ers Association told Evat the Queensland Super ans he had won the QRDA Sprints State Champion- Formula Ford and Racing ship (QSSSC) at Morgan Cars Club title with 174 points. Park, Warwick.

• He was runner-up in the It is even more remarkQueensland State Circuit able as there were concerns

his new car, a Formula Ford Spectrum 014, would not arrive from Melbourne in time for the QSSSC on November 13-15. The Spectrum made it with just enough time to “pour a race seat” and change the racing number before leaving for Warwick. Second place in a car he had not driven before was outstanding. Evans had assessments and an exam at St Patrick’s College, Shorncliffe before returning to Morgan Park a week later for the QSCRC. There he completed 44 laps in four races over two hot days, in a tight event schedule and dodging an oil spill …. but all the time growing more accustomed to his car. Evans was second in each race, including one where he had a five-second penalty for a jump start, to finish runner-up in the state championship.

The Redcliffe Little Athletics Twilight Carnival, which was washed out after several hours on October 24, will resume on Saturday, January 23 at noon. A new program will be released. Visit the club’s Facebook page for further information.

Players wanted Deception Bay Dragons are looking for expressions of interest from female footballers for the club’s Baptist Football Queensland side in 2021. Contact the senior registrar by email at Deceptionbay. soccer@gmail.com

Lakes new TD Craig Moorhouse is the new technical director at The Lakes FC. Moorhouse has coached in the UK, including at League 1 Oxford United and is doing his B licence in Australia.

Annual meeting Redcliffe Leagues Hockey Club’s annual meeting will be on Thursday, December 10 at 7pm at the Lamington Rd grounds. For further information visit the club’s Facebook page.

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Accolades flowing in for Rangers’ unsung hero PAUL Walker has been named 2020 Volunteer of the Year twice in the same month. Narangba Rangers Junior Rugby League Club gave him its award - and Rugby League Brisbane has followed suit. Paul thought nothing of spending six days a week, 4.30-8pm, ensuring all equipment was COVID-safe and

sanitised before and after training and on matchdays. That was on top of his committee duties, overseeing LeagueSafe, working in the canteen and even cleaning the toilets at Rangers’ Williamina Rd ground. “I just do my bit to help the players on the paddock,” Paul said. “I enjoy it. The club isn’t that old and I enjoy being

part of a group helping build it up. I think this is a great footy club. We’re just caretakers and we love what we do.” Paul played at Pine Rivers Bears as a junior and grew up in Petrie. He has been involved with Narangba Rangers for 10 years. In 2011 he enrolled son Brock in the Under 7 Green team and became assistant

coach. Brock will be in the Under 17s next season. Paul took over as coach for 2013-14 and since 2015 has run the club’s LeagueSafe program. Redcliffe Dolphins asked him to join Rangers’ committee in 2017 and he accepted. Paul is often first to arrive and last to leave on matchdays, manages club equipment and works in the can-

teen. When he wanted to try pulled beef burgers, he cooked the beef the night before. He was at the heart of Rangers’ hosting an under 7 carnival last season for 10 clubs, more than 20 teams and 1200 visitors. “Seeing all the smiles on the kids’ faces, and the fun they were having really enPaul Walker with one of his awards. ergises you,” he said.

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Waylon’s waiting game STORY NICK CROCKFORD WAYLON Law may not have too long to wait for another crack at an Australian boxing title. The “Outlaw” from Deception Bay Boxing Club lost his super lightweight crown late last month at the Eatons Hill Hotel. It was another “fight of the year” against Justin

Frost but, unlike their first bout which Law took on a split decision, the “Iceman” got the nod on a majority decision. Trainer Damian Smith said Law would be back in the ring in late February or early March. Speculation is growing it could be in a trilogy fight with Frost. “Both have been ‘fights of the year’,” said Smith, “the second one was probably

even better than the first.” Law was magnanimous in defeat, posting on Facebook: “It was a very tough night in the rematch with Justin ‘Iceman’ Frost. “Cheers my brother, you executed your game plan well. No excuse. Not a loss just a lesson!” On the same bill Matthew Hartmann, Law’s stablemate at Deception Bay, lost his Queensland middle-

weight title clash with Declan Kelly. Kelly took the title from Hartmann in September on a unanimous decision and this time retained it with a knockout. Hartmann said on Facebook: “To come off second best hurts more emotionally than any physical pain you walk into within those ropes.

“No excuses, it was a clean shot I didn’t see coming and it got the job done.” However, Hartmann will have fight options early next according to trainer Damian Smith. Last month Deception Bay’s Chantelle Hissey and Hilary Davey both won their amateur fights at Nambour Showgrounds in an event raising awareness of domestic violence.

Cyclones’ salute before final game IT was the end of an era at Redcliffe Cyclones on Saturday when the club’s Open Division players took the field for the last time as a cricket team. Many of the players have finished Year 12 at school and are now too old for junior cricket. It was a particularly poignant day for Hayden Schooley-Wheeler who has played continuously for Cyclones for 11 years. The club arranged for a guard of honour, formed by their Junior Blaster players, as the Open Division team walked out to face Albany Creek Eagle Hawks at Filmer Park. Cyclones entered the oneday game in second place, close behind leaders St Patricks Green, but found Eagle Hawks too strong. Lachlan Gatherer hit 45 off 24 balls with four sixes and Regan Brown scored 37 with five fours as Cyclones posted 3-176 off 24 overs. However, Eagle Hawks topped that with 3-199 from their 24 overs. Cyclones bowlers Schooley-Wheeler, Bailey Alley and Gatherer each took a wicket. PHOTOS DOMINKA LIS | Redcliffe Cyclones open division team walks through a guard of honour from the club’s Junior Blasters players before their final game.

Redcliffe star joins state’s hall of fame STORY NICK CROCKFORD

Emma Stewart playing for Queensland Scorchers

SEVEN players have joined the Hockey Queensland Hall of Fame - two from the Moreton Bay Region and one who started playing at Redcliffe. Liam De Young and Emma Stewart (nee Meyer) were inducted last month as ‘outstanding Queensland players of hockey’. Both have remarkable sporting resumes, both went to Pine Rivers State High School and Emma’s career started at Redcliffe Leagues Hockey Club. Born in Brisbane, she

lived in Petrie but started hockey in Redcliffe at the age of five going through to Under 11. Both parents and her sisters also played at Redcliffe. Now 37, Stewart went on to represent Queensland 2002-08, after Under 21 honours in 2001, and 2003-04 and Under 18 caps in 2001. The defender was in the Hockey Queensland Team of the Decade 2005-2015, a Hockeyroo from 2004-08 and competed at Champions Trophies, Four Nations, Oceania Cup and the 2007 Good Luck Games in China. She says her debut game

in Japan at the 6 Nation Tournament in 2002 and playing against so many nations in so many countries are her best memories. “It was very much a surprise to be inducted,” says Emma, who now coaches in Brisbane, “but I’m proud to have been thought of.” Liam De Young has won everything in hockey. He played for Queensland from 2000-2014, the Kookaburras 2001-2014, Queensland Under 21 in 1999-2000 and Under 18s 1998-99. He is a triple Olympian, winning gold in Athens 2004 and bronze at Beijing

2008 and London 2012. There were World Cups winning two gold and two silver, three gold-medal winning Commonwealth Games and eight Champions Trophies along the way. He was Australian co-Captain from 2009-13. De Young was in two HQ Teams of the Decade 1996– 2005 and 2006–2015, named HQ Rookie of the Year in 2000 and awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in 2005.

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Program to help students make a mark PAGE 60 // STORY CONTINUED “It’s an ideal partnership,” said Nick Hills, PE Teacher at MHSS, “the school will get a lot more kids starting their AFL journey earlier. “At school, we can only usually provide AFL in Years 4-6, but the club can start developing our Preps, Years 1 and 2 in programs after school and at lunchtimes. “It helps the club get more playing members and the school develop players earlier. When they come into Grade 4 they will have AFL skills.” Brad Smith, a coach and committee member at North Lakes Eels, said though the idea began at the club, this was a “joint link” between the organisations. “I’ve spoken to Nick (Hills) about us looking to come in when he Schools Cup is on and working directly around some of their training program,” Smith said. “We wouldn’t be here for every session. We’d just come in with some ideas which have worked well for us in training at the club. “Yes, we hope we’ll get an increase in members, but the main motivator is helping the school grow its teams and introduce kids to us, so they feel more comfortable about coming along.” “We are looking to provide a joint training top (for the players) and we need to be ordering those types of things for next season now. “We are looking at other opportunities with other schools in the area, perhaps at different levels.” The new program is set to start in Term 1 next year with training for the Schools Cup in the first and second terms. Season will start when they come back in Term 1. North Lakes Eels are also encouraging families to use the State Government’s FairPlay Vouchers which can help pay up to $150 of sport registrations and playing costs. “The vouchers can take away the financial impact on families,” Smith said, “it can help remove a barrier.”

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their mark STORY NICK CROCKFORD NORTH Lakes Eels and Mango Hill State School (MHSS) have kick-started a new Aussie Rules program which will be a winner for both sides. The AFL club will help coach and equip MHSS students from Prep upwards giving the school skilled players at the start of its AFL years. In return, North Lakes Eels are hoping they will get more junior members from their involvement with the school-based coaching sessions. MHSS currently has two youth teams. North Lakes Eels had record junior and youth membership in 2020, despite COVID and the Under 13 Pink Eels made a grand final for a third successive year.

PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | Miley Green, from North Lakes Eels and Charlie Luttrell, of Mango Hill State School, getting ready for the new Aussie Rules program.

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