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We are so grateful Job done! Maree Stephenson celebrated as she stood on top of Big Red, the largest sand dune in the Simpson Desert. It was the final goal of an epic four-month ride which took the 54-year-old Griffin resident to the limits of her mental and physical endurance … and it was all done to help others. FULL STORY // P.3
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PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | BallyCara is a major corporate donor supporting Redcliffe Hospital’s Giving Day.
Redcliffe’s generosity shines MOMENTUM is growing for the inaugural Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day, Wednesday October 13, with local business and community groups creating fundraising events to kickstart the appeal. Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day is being held in partnership with Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) Foundation to raise funds for hospital-led health research, evidence-based patient care programs, health education, innovative equipment and other initiatives. RBWH Foundation CEO Simone Garske said sup-
port for the appeal was overwhelming, with BallyCara recently announced as the appeal’s first major corporate donor. “BallyCara’s donation of $10,000 is an act of incredible generosity and shows how highly regarded Redcliffe Hospital is within the community for its commitment to patient care and dedication to life-changing health research,” she said. BallyCara Executive Chairman Marcus Riley said the organisation was proud to continue a partnership with Redcliffe Hospital which had spanned the past few decades.
“We are pleased to enhance our collaboration with the Redcliffe Hospital supporting improved services to people in the region but also to grow research, education and other initiatives which make a positive impact in our communities,” Mr Riley said. GKS Law, The Komo and The Belvedere have also signed on as matched donors, ensuring every dollar donated by October 13 will be doubled. To make a donation, visit redcliffegivingday.com.au
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MAIN PICTURE: Maree Stephenson on top of ‘Big Red’ in the Simpson Desert; with partner Dawn Cruickshank and Dylan; at one of her ‘ninja campsites’. STORY NICK CROCKFORD THE figures are remarkable but only tell part of the story of Maree Stephenson’s epic 10 Desert Challenge. After 127 days, the 54-year-old from Griffin has completed her 10 deserts, 10 tracks, $10,000 cycle ride across Australia and back to Queensland. Ms Stephenson rode 8777km on her fat-wheeled bike ‘Banjo’ and is believed to be the first to ride the 10 Australian deserts unsupported in one go. Having suffered from anxiety, her target when leaving Woodford on May 2 was to raise money for Beyond Blue, the mental health organisation. That was achieved through donations from those she met on the way and followers of her daily blog. The figure is current-
ly $10,849.09 and rising. Donate at fundraise. beyondblue.org.au/shecycl e s a u r u s 1 0 d e s e r t s10tracks10000 Beyond Blue’s fundraising team said it was “so grateful” to Mr Stephenson for her efforts. “You have helped 222 people seek support from a mental health professional by either phone call, web chat or email through Beyond Blue’s 24/7 Support Service,” the team said. However, the challenge was also four months of exploring and battling Australia’s interior, emotional and physical highs and lows, unexpected generosity, fear and sadness. It finished with a huge sandstorm forcing Ms Stephenson to take refuge at a council depot 80km from the finish at Birdsville, where her family was waiting.
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Having battled to a rest area, which a truckie mentioned, Ms Stephenson was taken in by the council team, given a hot meal, bed and lift to Birdsville the next day. “I was mentally and emotionally worn down, pretty exhausted by the end,” Ms Stephenson said, describing the team as her “guardians”. “Then as we walked into the campgrounds at Birds-
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ville, a lady from reception came out and said ‘You must be Maree. Kylie and the crew have shouted you a deluxe cabin for you and your family tonight’. All I could do was burst into tears.” It was another example of the strength of human kindness which became a feature of the challenge and has had a lasting impact. “When conditions are
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more exposing, we become more connected. I found that a phenomenon,” she said. “The tougher conditions, the more open and more unconditional the giving. We seem better when we have less.” The countless acts of kindness included help with punctures, food, water supplies, free accommodation, chocolate and help from strangers who
are now friends. There was sadness when Nigel Harris, who stopped to help with a puncture, died days later watching a rally and terror at Marble Bar with a figure looming over the entrance to her tent one night. Ms Stephenson hopes to write a book, with proceeds to Beyond Blue and has not ruled out another epic journey.
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Celebrating 100 years of service STORY KYLIE KNIGHT
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REDCLIFFE RSL has come a long way since a group of ex-servicemen met at the Seabrae Hotel to discuss how they could support veterans suffering ‘war conditions’ in 1920. Soon after, they formed the Redcliffe Sub-Branch of the Returned Sailors’ and Soldiers’ Imperial League of Australia (RSSILA) with 15 members, which was later expanded to include airmen. They met at members’ homes and hotels until the Woody Point Memorial School of Arts Hall was built with the help of Redcliffe City Council in 1922. That building is now heritage-listed. In 1948, the Sub-Branch secured land where the RSL is presently located and in 1954 the first section of the Conference Hall (as it was known then) was built. The following year, a liquor licence was granted and the Redcliffe RSL and Ex-Services Club was formed, separate to the Sub-Branch. Since then, the building has been renovated and extended five times. In 2001, the Sub-Branch
and club merged, with a single board of directors. Profits are used to fund support for veterans through the Vic Reading Pension and Welfare Centre on site. Redcliffe RSL celebrated its centenary with invited guests at a luncheon on September 18. It was a celebration delayed by 12 months, due to COVID-19. During the event, President Neville Cullen recounted the history of the Sub-Branch and announced VC recipient Dan Keighran as Redcliffe RSL’s patron and recipient of the service award bearing his name. Mr Keighran could not be present for the event, but his representative Marcus Randall accepted it on his behalf. Mr Cullen was also recognised for his service to the RSL and presented with a tie pin. RSL National President Greg Melick travelled from Hobart for the event. He said there were 1154 SubBranches across Australia and the RSL was making progress in its discussions with government about the need for better support of veterans.
“We’re the oldest, the proudest and most effective (organisation),” he said. Mr Melick said to keep going for another 100 years, the RSL had to embrace younger members and make them welcome. He said he had heard good things about Redcliffe in this regard. Also in attendance was ex-servicewoman Avis Hall who turned 100 the same year as Redcliffe RSL, State Member for Redcliffe Yvette D’Ath, Mayor Peter Flannery and councillors Karl Winchester and Sandra Ruck. A commemorative plaque was unveiled at the event and will be displayed on the outside of the RSL building near the front entrance.
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ISSUE 25 // SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
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sults of the survey were released at Council’s first community council meeting held in Samford last week. “This is an important body of work, but it’s a document that will only have real meaning if we act on the expectations you’ve outlined for us,” he said. “You have spoken, we have listened, and now it’s time for Council to act. “Releasing these results is the start of a new conversation with Council, not the conclusion of a report.” The topics measured during the process includ-
ed Community Resilience, Community Values, Performance of Council, Responsiveness, Fairness of Council Resource Allocation, Transparency of Council Processes and Trust in Council and Others. The survey also asked respondents where Council could improve, with two key themes emerging according to the report: buildings and development; and protecting and preserving the environment. Ninety percent of respondents said environmental preservation was “very”, or “extremely” important,
while 85 percent indicated Council’s role in managing building and development as “very important” or “extremely important”, with 41 percent saying they were “somewhat satisfied” with its performance. The three key themes that emerged as priorities for the region were pride in the natural beauty of the region, and an overwhelming desire for it to be better protected; a love of the existing lifestyle, with concerns about affordability and housing for future generations; and strong enthusiasm for more ac-
tive recreation and lifestyle options in neighbourhoods and communities, in addition to major parks and destinations. Mayor Flannery said he was proud of the Council’s achievements in its first year, but it was clear locals wanted the organisation to go further. “This will mean a much sharper focus on planning and good planning outcomes, to ensure we provide the necessary infrastructure including local parks and recreation space, and essential roads to service our communities.”
THE region’s natural beauty, affordable lifestyle, access to an active lifestyle and access to services are among the community’s priorities, a comprehensive survey commissioned by Moreton Bay Regional Council has found. Council’s community engagement survey, Moreton Says, attracted more than 4100 responses, 34 percent of them from Redcliffe or North Lakes. Moreton Says revealed what is most important to community members
across the region and to visitors and the results will be used to help Council make decisions. The anchor survey, conducted between April 29 and June 13, will be followed by a series of shorter “Pulse” surveys every few months to allow Council to monitor changes to views. Mayor Peter Flannery said it was fitting the re-
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A SOCIAL marketing campaign led by Griffith University to help save koalas from preventable deaths and injuries is about to expand. Piloted by the Redland City Council in 2017 the Leave It dog training program, co-designed by Social Marketing @ Griffith (SM@G) researchers, has reduced koala deaths from dog attacks in the area by 40 per cent. Funding provided by the Department of Environment and Science will be used to design and deliver a co-ordinated koala awareness campaign and threat management initiative to support the SEQ Koala Conservation Strategy 2020-2025 in partnership with local governments. Founding Director of Social Marketing @ Griffith Professor Sharyn Rundle-Thiele said the next 12-month project would take a broader approach. “We will also survey people to find out what they’re already doing, and our hope is to see an increase over time in those positive actions across SEQ.” The first community koala survey is now open. If you would like to get involved, visit griffith.edu. PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | Fletcher Middleton, 4, will cut off his long locks to raise money for the Kids with Cancer Foundation and to make a wig for a child who has lost their hair. au/koala-survey
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IT HAS taken four years for Fletcher Middleton to grow his tumbling tresses, so when his mum Lauren decided it was time to cut them off, she searched for a way to put them to good use. She came across the Kids with Cancer Foundation’s Wigs 4 Kids campaign and knew she had found the right cause. A date has been set and fundraising efforts have begun, with $5000 the target set. Mrs Middleton said she had seen children having treatment for cancer, while at the hospital with her own children or when visiting friends’ children who were unwell. “As a parent, I can’t think of anything worse,” she said. Fletcher, of Newport, said he wanted a haircut similar to older brother Harlem, 7. “When I chop off my hair, it’s going to be super cool,” he said. “He’s very excited. It will be different for him, but I think he’ll like it,” Mrs Middleton said. She said Fletcher had a trim, when he was eight
visit fundraise.kidswithcancer. org.au/fundraisers/laurenbloxham months old, but had not had his hair cut since. He will have his first proper haircut on October 1 during an event in the carpark at Kids Capers Childcare at Scarborough, where he goes to kindergarten. It will be cut by Louise Retchless, from The Texture Crew salon and sent to Ella Wig Makers in New South Wales, where it will be fashioned into a wig for a child. The event will include a sausage sizzle, face painting and a raffle. Mrs Middleton is hoping the money raised will give Fletcher’s total a significant boost. “People have been really supportive. I mentioned it and they’ve said how can we get behind it, we’ll do some fundraising. “I’ve been shocked that everyone’s really getting behind it,” she said. So far, Fletcher and his family have raised just over $1000.
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Artist’s impression: Construction of Junction Tower at Mango Hill is due to start next year. STORY NICK CROCKFORD THE skyline of Mango Hill will start changing again next year. Construction work on Junction Tower, an eight-storey commercial development at 1737 Anzac Ave, is expected to begin in early 2022. It will be opposite the intersection with North Lakes Dve and beside
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Helping growers UNITYWATER is supporting local strawberry farmers with a bulk buy to help homeless support centres in the region. Queensland Strawberry farmers put out an urgent SOS – Save Our Strawberries – to help tackle over-supply issues. Unitywater has bought strawberries from LuvaBerry Farm in Wamuran, McMartins Farm in Bli Bli and Eumundi Farm Fresh. The punnets will be delivered to Caboolture Community Action, OzHarvest and Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre.
STORY KYLIE KNIGHT FAMILIES flocked to Pelican Park for Redcliffe KiteFest on September 11 and 12, relishing the chance to enjoy perfect weather and a community event. The event attracted about 30,000 people across both days. It was organised by Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism (MBRIT) and Kites Queensland in partnership with Moreton Bay Regional Council and Tourism and Events Queensland. MBRIT Chairman Shane Newcombe said it was the perfect chance for families to get out and have some fun – something they have not been able to do much this year. “The massive kites and the Kids Karnival zone are always huge drawcards, but this year we added the Bluey and Bingo stage show twice daily. The kids loved it,” Mr Newcombe said. “There were a bunch of new kites in the sky this year, including a giant crocodile, a witch on a broom and a redback spider. They looked amazing. “It was also great to see
so many families joining in the fun and flying their own kites in the public flying areas across the weekend.” The event even hosted the daily COVID-19 press conference on the Sunday, with Deputy Premier Steven Miles, Health Minister Yvette D’Ath and Chief Health Officer Jeanette Young there to announce the good news that there had been no new locally acquired cases. They bought donuts to celebrate a ‘double-donut’ day. Ms D’Ath praised MBRIT for organising Redcliffe KiteFest and said it was an event that would not have been possible anywhere else on the east coast of Australia at present due to COVID-19 outbreaks in other states. Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Peter Flannery said the roaring success of Kitefest was a sign life was getting back to normal in the Moreton Bay Region. “The whole of Australia would have seen Chief Health Officer Dr Jeanette Young deliver her morning press conference from Kitefest on Sunday morning and been envious of the colourful events we’re staging here in Moreton
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Group needs mentors
BRISBANE Seniors Online (BSOL) is in desperate need of more volunteers for its expanded service in Redcliffe and now North Lakes. Moreton Bay Region’s growing population is increasing demand for the service which has covered greater Brisbane for more than 20 years. Tutors are needed to help seniors and those over 50 with computers and internet at the learner’s home, on their own
computer or device and at a pace which suits them. It covers minimising the risk of scams and fraud, making devices safe from viruses and malware and teaches Windows, Apple, android and smart phones. Learners receive, as a guide, 12 hours of lessons. When complete, they get ongoing support for the rest of their membership year. Ideally, tutors need to be around the same age as those they are teaching. The average age of BSOL
learners is 74 years. There are no paid staff at BSOL, but tutors are helped through the Mentor Support Group, which meets through Zoom. Moreton Bay Regional Council has made a financial contribution towards promoting Brisbane Seniors Online. For more on BSOL phone 3393 2225 or visit www.bsol.asn.au, or facebook.com/BrisbaneSeniorsOnline
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STORY JODIE POWELL A SURGE in motorcycle registrations in the past 18 months has prompted a plea from Moreton Bay Region police for drivers and riders to take care on our roads. Moreton District Crime Prevention Co-ordinator Sergeant Sarah Grayson said already more motorcyclists had died on the state’s roads than for the whole of last year. By September 12, 50 motorcyclists had perished, compared with 35 in 2020 – an increase of 42 percent – while the number of motorcycle, moped and pillion passengers hospitalised after an accident increased by 24.5 percent in the first three months of this year alone. “Because of COVID and people can’t fly internationally, people are buying things like
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Instead, he turned to the real estate agent tasked with selling the site and found the owner had painted the building previously, but vandals had returned. “The reality is that building is on the main thoroughfare in and out of Redcliffe,” Mr Howarth said. “People come through that area on their way to the Sunshine Coast, and it’s just a bad look.” Mr Howarth contacted the owner seeking permission to paint the building black before posting about his mission social media. His video of the site attracted the attention of Clontarf painters Allscale Brushworx who offered to donate their time and ex-
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ISSUE 25 // SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Just rewards for dedicated team STORY KYLIE KNIGHT
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about Sesame Lane Care and Kindergarten, visit sesamelane.com.au days, years of service and outstanding performance. “Our Managers can send a card to their staff and attach a dollar value to it, so if someone’s done a great thing, we can reward them and say, ‘thank you so much for the amazing work you’ve done, here’s $50’ and the amount goes onto their rewards platform,” Ms Smith explained. The rewards platform has discounts for retailers such as JB Hi-Fi, Woolworths, Coles, Myer, The Good Guys. “When they receive a reward, staff can spend it on the platform with one of the 300 retail partners, or they can donate it to our current chosen charity, The Pyjama Foundation.” Another element of the platform is wellbeing with content to encourage healthy eating, exercise, budgeting and more. Ms Smith said the platform was developed following staff surveys and the elements included were
PHOTOS DOMINIKA LIS | The dedicated team at Sesame Lane Care and Kindergarten are being rewarded for outstanding performance via a new, interactive online platform. based on their feedback. Sesame Lane Care and Kindergarten also pays for staff members’ Blue Cards and First Aid training, and offers above-award wages. At its annual conference on October 16, staff will have the chance to put forward an initiative that could
earn them a new car. The criteria will mirror the industry’s seven quality areas. “The staff have to put an initiative forward, something that can make our industry or our company great,” Ms Smith said. “We’ll do a peer vote at the conference and go from there.”
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ISSUE 25 // SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Warriors lock in Redcliffe base STORY KYLIE KNIGHT
WHEN the Vodafone Warriors were looking for an Australian base for the 2022 NRL season, the club’s only thought was Redcliffe. In announcing the move on September 9, Warriors CEO Cameron George said returning to the club’s New Zealand base was unrealistic due to ongoing border restrictions created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr George said the team and club officials would sleep, train and work in the Moreton Bay Region. “Our intention is to play six games in Redcliffe next year and with all things going our way and the borders opening we’ll be
able to take six games back to our great home at Mount Smart Stadium,” he said. He wants to start the offseason strongly, training as one and offering the playing group and club staff stability. “It allows families and their kids to be settled. This year, we’ve had five different homes in the space of 10 months,” Mr George said. “We look forward to working alongside the Redcliffe Dolphins and doing our fans proud back in New Zealand as well as our new fan base up there.” Preseason training will start on November 8 and the club’s aim is to have everyone settled by then.
“We’ve got to try to get the personal life as stable as possible to enhance the professional side of things,” he said. Mr George said it had been stressful year for the club. The decision to base themselves in the Moreton Bay Region was a relief. “It’s a wonderful, wonderful region. Every time we’ve been there for whatever reason – whether our players have been there to play for the Redcliffe Dolphins – everyone’s been hospitable, welcoming. It goes without saying what they’ve done over the last (few) years in building a facility there is first class,” he said. “We’ve used it, we’ve seen it for a number of months
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now. In recent weeks, the rugby league world has seen what a great facility you’ve got there at Moreton Daily Stadium. We’re excited to settle on that facility as our home away from home. “Tony Murphy, Bob Jones, Grant Cleal and everyone associated with the club have been great and so has the council and the locals. We’re looking forward to going there and inspiring the region to get involved in rugby league and be a part of our club and Redcliffe as they walk down the path of trying to get their own licence. If we can help them do that, PHOTOS COURTESY NRL | The Warriors will be based at Redcliffe. that’s great.”
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P E N I N S U L A Toastmasters is celebrating its 1000th meeting and Jan Bell has been there for most of them. At 93, Jan (pictured above) is the club’s longest serving member, joining in 1983, just five years after it was chartered. The club will be celebrating the milestone during a cocktail party at the CWA Hall, corner Victoria Ave and Georgina St, on October 18 from 6.30pm. The night will include drinks, canapes, entertainment and a gift upon arrival. Club President Ian Bryant would love to see toastmasters past and present as well as any member from the public who has ever wanted to be a more confident speaker/leader, to join in what is expected to be a fun-filled night of celebration.
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MANGO Hill teenager Makenzi Goodwin has been selected for the globe’s biggest acting showcase, which will be shown live next week. The 14-year-old has two entries in the Australian Regional Finals of the World Monologue Games. Makenzi will perform both during the livestreamed regional finals on Saturday (September 25) from 9pm. Public voting will be open for 48 hours with the winners of six categories vying for $5000 in the global finals. “I’m so excited that I get to compete for my country doing what I love,” the St Benedict’s College student said.“It’s really fantastic to be part of this amazing event.” Makenzi’s first monologue is by American Playwright Tara Meddaugh and about
a teenage girl called to the principal’s o f f i c e after being pushed to breaking point by a n o t h e r student. “This is such a great piece to perform,” she said. Her second monologue is a more dramatic piece about a 16-year-old imploring her mother to listen to her and understand how dedicated she is to figure skating. World Monologue Games was set up by Aussie Pete Malicki, who wanted a lockdown-friendly platform for performers.
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Tickets to the event are limited and cost $25. Phone the Treasurer on 0435 072 657 to secure a seat.
New facility a boost for Coast Guard, boaties STORY JODIE POWELL REDCLIFFE’S Volunteer Coast Guard officially opened its new facility at Scarborough this month.
funding, the Coast Guard relies on sponsorship from organisations such coastguard.com.au as Redcliffe Leagues Club, Freight Plus, RSL Redcliffe facility, with Federal and Brisbane Marine, Government funding of fundraising and Marine membership to $500,000 contributing to its Assist provide its services. building.
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The facility provides a more modern space and improved training capacity “These volunteers do for the Coast Guard, which is staffed by more than 100 a wonderful job keeping us safe on the water,” Mr volunteers. Howarth said. Petrie MP Luke Howarth With limited government officially opened the
Marine Assist membership, which gives unlimited rescue access each year, costs $80 a year and is available for owners of boats, jet skis and yachts. Luke Howarth and volunteers at the new Coast Guard centre.
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Self defence
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that are simple and fun children will learn important skills in self-defence. WHEN September 24, 9-10am WHERE Apex Park, 49 Captain Cook Pde, Deception Bay DETAILS Free, book at moretonbay.qld.gov.au
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WHAT Learn to roll, cartwheel
and bounce with an introductory session in gymnastics. WHEN September 28, 10-11am WHERE PCYC Deception Bay, 100 Maine Tce DETAILS $5, book at moretonbay. qld.gov.au
Little lifesavers
WHAT Build confidence in the
water and learn water safety skills with Surf Life Saving Queensland. WHEN September 29, 9-11am WHERE Settlement Cove Lagoon, Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe DETAILS $5, book at moretonbay. qld.gov.au
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School Holiday GUIDE Wildlife detectives
Raffia bowls
WHAT Join Council’s Environmental Team and wander along the boardwalks at Osprey House and explore the mangrove wetlands. Spot osprey and sea eagles, follow the osprey nest on the live webcam and watch wetland waders on the mudflats. WHEN September 29, 10-11am WHERE Osprey House Environmental Centre, Dohles Rocks Rd, Griffin DETAILS Free
WHAT Learn the skills to work with raffia to create a beautiful trinket bowl to take home, as well as how to make coasters or larger baskets. WHEN September 26, 11am-noon WHERE Redcliffe Museum, 75 Anzac Ave, Redcliffe DETAILS $5, visit moretonbay.qld. gov.au to book
Beeswax wraps
WHAT Using beeswax and fabric scraps, children aged 12+ will learn to make reusable food wraps. WHEN September 29, 10-11am WHERE Redcliffe Museum, 75 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe DETAILS Free, visit moretonbay. qld.gov.au to book
On court
WHAT Learn new skills, make new friends and discover how to play squash at the Redcliffe PCYC. WHEN September 29, 10-11am. WHERE PCYC Redcliffe, 170 Klingner Rd, Kippa-Ring DETAILS Free, bookings at moretonbay.qld.gov.au
Discover nature
WHAT Uncover the hidden secrets
and importance of natural environments using an app to complete Multi-sports and challenges while on a nature mission. WHEN September 30, 10-11am mindfulness WHERE Kumbartcho Sanctuary, 15 WHAT A fun class supporting the Bunya Pine Court, Eatons Hill healthy development of children’s physical health and mental wellness. DETAILS Ages 6-12, free. Book at Trampolining WHEN September 29 and October moretonbay.qld.gov.au WHAT Bounce, twist, flip and roll 6, 3.30-4.15pm on different types of trampolines WHERE Bray Farm Park, Rivermint and tumble floors in a safe, fun and Street, Griffin friendly environment. DETAILS For children aged 2-5, WHEN September 29, 9.30-10.30am free. To book phone 0439 772 489 WHERE PCYC Redcliffe, 170 Klingner Rd, Kippa-Ring DETAILS $5, moretonbay.qld.gov.au
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WHAT Enjoy classic children’s page, battle like a knight, design your book Where the Forest Meets the Sea and create colourful, 3D art own heraldry, uncover medieval artefacts, handle replica armour, enjoy inspired by the book’s collaged a meal at the Abbey Cafe and more. illustrations using natural and recycled materials, reinforcing the WHEN September 23 and 24, conservation messages from the 9.30am-3pm book. WHERE Abbey Museum of Art WHEN Deception Bay Library, and Archaeology, 1-63 The Abbey September 28, 11am-noon and Place, Caboolture DETAILS Activities are included in Redcliffe Library, September 28, the entry fee but must be booked. 2.30-3.30pm Entry is $20.24 for a child - 5-12 DETAILS Free. Book at moretonyears and includes an adult and bay.qld.gov.au booking fee; additional adults $8.50, children under 5 free. abbeymuseum.com.au WHAT Practice archery, train like a
String painting
WHAT Discover your creative side and make a colourful painting on canvas using acrylic paints and string. WHEN September 24, 10-11am and 11am-noon WHERE Deception Bay Library DETAILS Free, book at moretonbay.qld.gov.au
Hand puppets
WHAT Design and make your own monster hand puppet from paper. WHEN September 27, 2-3pm WHERE North Lakes Library DETAILS Free, book at northlakes. library@moretonbay.qld.gov.au
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Giving at heart of Lions club STORY KYLIE KNIGHT FOR Barry Maxfield, being a member of Lions is about raising money to help those in need in the community. The foundation member of North Lakes Lions said that desire to make a difference motivated him to help start the club 13 years ago. Mr Maxfield has a passion for helping people with disabilities, which goes back to childhood when his grandmother, who was blind and had Hansen’s disease lived with his family. He said Lions seemed like a good organisation to get involved with because members worked hard to raise money to support people who needed it. “I’ve never aspired to be the chair of Lions. I just wanted to be a worker. I just want to help raise money so we could fundraise for people’s needs. We’ve done a lot of that,” he said. Mr Maxfield said the club’s Wishing Well program had
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helped many including a couple of people with disabilities whose wish to meet Broncos players was granted about three years ago. “It’s brought a lot of satisfaction that we’ve helped a lot of people in our community and continue to do so,” he said. Most of his time is spent on his role as chairman of Fina, a growing support service for people with high needs disability based at Burpengary. Mr Maxfield said he worked with all levels of government to give them an understanding of what the group was trying to achieve and to secure support. The grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of one is also passionate about music and rugby league – he’s a Norths Devils life member and played as a junior. He also played rhythm guitar and sang harmonies with a rock band called The Limited Blues for 14 years in the 1960s and ‘70s.
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PHOTOS DOMINIKA LIS | North Lakes Lions Club member Barry Maxfield enjoys giving back to his community. Mr Maxfield, 77, worked hard from the day he left school as a 14-year-old and ran his family business – All Brands Treatment Plant Service − with wife Cheryl before retiring. The couple, who now call Burpengary home, lived at North Lakes for 16 years, moving in when stage two of the development was being built. Mr Maxfield said they were there before Westfield. He said the North Lakes Lions club was inclusive, welcoming men and women
and members of all abilities. “We didn’t want it to be a men’s club. In fact, I think we have more ladies than men now and that’s a good thing,” Mr Maxfield said. He has been Cake Chairman and Mint Chairman for many years, enjoying those roles which are at the forefront of the club’s fundraising efforts, along with sausage sizzles at Bunnings. “They’re a friendly bunch of people. They work well together,” he said.
ITS IS a wonderful feeling now that spring has arrived, and with the temperatures rising, being able to bid farewell to a drawn-out winter. We’ve been busy with our new board, activating committees and “lining our ducks in a row”, so to speak, to achieve the best results for the projects that we are undertaking. COVID-19 is still playing a huge part in our daily lives, though I think the vast majority of us are consistently doing the right thing with social distancing, the check in app, getting a test if we have any symptoms, making sure we get the two jabs, wearing masks and only moving about when necessary. Hopefully once we progress into the 80 per cent of the state being vaccinated, we’ll start to settle down into some sense of normality again.
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Join the North Lakes Lions Club, by phoning our Membership Officer Lion Sylvia, on 0412 068 650. She’ll answer any initial questions and invite you to our next dinner meeting. Joining our club, you’ll experience our “many hands make light work ethic”. New residents of North Lakes can make friends, integrate into our community, and offer help to other residents with your individual skillset.
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Magpie swooping season alert STORY KYLIE KNIGHT
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Story behind attention-grabbing 0410 439 662 playing surface SELLING THE PENINSULA FOR OVER 20 YEARS! STORY KYLIE KNIGHT THE NRL action on the field at Moreton Daily Stadium has been exhilarating, but the playing surface itself has grabbed the attention of players and officials. And the Dolphins’ ground crew has worked with Twin View Turf and Lawn Solutions Australia to ensure it has looked magnificent on television screens across the country. The playing surface uses TifTuff turf, which was installed during the stage two of the stadium’s development − the first in Australia to use it. Twin View Turf Project Manager Trent Hobson said there was about 10,000sqm of the turf at the venue and it has now been used on the club’s training field. “It’s drought-tolerant, lower input fertiliser-wise and rapid repair, so it wears much better than other varieties,” Mr Hobson said. “We’ve now got it on probably 10 sports fields across Brisbane and the Gold Coast now.” Lawn Solutions Australia’s Simon Adermann said others across Australia
PHOTOS DOMINIKA LIS | Simon Adermann, Trent Hobson and Grant Cleal. had followed suit. “Nationally, it’s on Campbelltown Stadium that’s also hosted some NRL games in Sydney but right around Australia I’d say it would probably be on 50-60 sporting fields now,” Mr Adermann said. “This was the first to have a full field and then it’s expanded, not to this exposure, but in school fields, high-wear areas … South Bank in Brisbane and a number of other sporting fields around Australia.” Dolphins General Manager Football Operations Grant Cleal said the playing surface was a hot topic of conversation at the NRL double-header on August 29. “It’s what everyone was talking about, pre-match
and even post-match – among all the players that I spoke with and all the NRL team staff,” Mr Cleal said. He said the Channel 9 floor manager, Tony Chalmers, who covers rugby league told him it was the best surface he’d seen anywhere at any rugby league ground. “Because of the type of venue it is – a genuine multipurpose venue with the A-League, our games, NRL games, we’ve had a few carnivals, Australian Schoolboys Championships – this is what it looks like every week. It’s unbelievable. “At one point, over a 10day period we’d had three A-League games and two Intrust Super Cup days
consisting of Colts and first grade. It had some traffic on it. The women’s competition was in between that and they played about 28 games over a three-day period. It holds up well.” The team keeping it in tiptop condition is made up of Twin View Turf, Lawn Solutions Australia, Grant Cleal and the grounds grew which includes Dolphins’ players Tyson Cleal and Ryan Turner. “As far as the redevelopment of the stadium goes, I reckon it’s the best thing we’ve done … the decision to put this down,” Mr Cleal said. “You can have 1000 things go wrong, but if your field looks good everyone tends to focus on that.” Mr Adermann said TifTuff turf was bred in the US, by Dr Brian Schwartz from Tifton University for its drought tolerance but was also less nutrient-dependent and could handle highwear.
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BANCROFT MP Chris Whiting says there are financial benefits for owners of electric vehicles, but the reduced impact on the environment is the biggest benefit of all… LOWER car registration, lower stamp duty and lower impact on the environment are among the benefits of owning an electric vehicle, according to Bancroft state MP Chris Whiting. Speaking at a morning tea hosted with Moreton Bay Region Councillor Jodie Shipway (Div 4) to mark World EV Awareness Day at Village Motors North Lakes, Mr Whiting said increasing the number of zero-emission vehicles on our roads would play an important role in helping the State Government to reach its goal of net zero emissions by 2050. “It (owning an electric vehicle) is a saving, and you’re contributing to a better future,” he said. Cr Shipway attended the event, driving Moreton Bay Regional Council’s first electric vehicle. She said the Hyundai Ioniq was quiet to drive and she’s excited Council is trialling an electric vehicle. Mr Whiting said the government was expanding the state’s electric superhighway, which will allow
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Dan Dow will hit the stage at Lake Eden on October 10.
the Dinosaur Trail locations, Goondiwindi to Emerald, and Longreach to Cairns. Those attending the morning tea were able to view one of only five hydrogen vehicles in Queensland. The five Hyundai Nexos joined the government’s QFleet last month, with Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen Mick de Brenni saying the trial aimed to accelerate the uptake of hydrogen technology and support STORY JODIE POWELL REDCLIFFE musician Dan Dow is tuning up for a free gig at North Lakes next month. On stage as Basoki, Dow is one of three acts that will hit the stage at Lake Eden as part of Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Park Jam. Park Jam is bringing joy and colour to parks across the region on each Sunday in October with acoustic live music and hands-on creative art activities and installations. Dow plans to pay tribute to his Torres Strait Islands heritage, with traditional hymns reworked with a
Queensland’s push to position itself as a global hydrogen superpower. “It will demonstrate the effectiveness and efficiency of hydrogen for passenger vehicles and possibly lead the way for hydrogen’s rollout to trucks, trains and marine applications. “This, in turn, helps grow our local hydrogen supply chain and that means more
jobs for Queenslanders in this emerging sector. Mr de Brenni said while the transport sector was currently Queensland’s second largest source of greenhouse emissions, it could be the vehicle for dealing with climate change. Hydrogen vehicles are able to be fuelled in about five minutes and carry lighter batteries.
modern twist, as well as covers and originals. “I’m from the Komet and Peibre tribes of the Meriam people from Eastern island group,” Dow said. “The language spoken by Eastern islanders is Meriam Mir. “As our fluent speakers are ageing, I’m passionate about incorporating language into contemporary originals and relieved there is a strong resolve in our youth to see the continuation of Meriam language and culture.” Dow and his family moved to the region after the 2011 floods wiped out their property at Rocklea.
“We took it as an opportunity to create a better lifestyle for the kids,” he explained. “I’ve always felt a sense of familiarity when visiting Redcliffe – some of the wide arterial roads and country-meets-beachside atmosphere reminds me of North Queensland.” Mayor Peter Flannery said Park Jam offered the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon with friends and family. “This new initiative showcases the talents of our local musicians and artists as well as our stunning natural areas.”
IT’S grand final season. The anticipation, the expectation, the contest, the conquest! There’s something about the end of season, where the final game is played and we find out who is worthy of glory, and who are forgotten to history. Christian Scripture uses that image for life; human history culminates in an ultimate grand final. We find out those worthy to live on in glory, and those forgotten. Sober thought. There is good news; Scripture also reports that the grand final has already been run and won on a little cross outside Jerusalem: the ultimate comeback! To share in the glory, you simply become a follower of Christ. Paul Clark, Minister at Redcliffe Uniting Church, football fan.
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Youngsters star in family favourite STORY KYLIE KNIGHT PREPARE to enter the swamp with Shrek, Princess Fiona and Donkey when students from St Benedict’s College bring Shrek the Musical to the stage next month. The show tells the story of an ogre who is forced to embark on a journey with a donkey to rescue a princess from a vile lord and regain his swamp. It will star more than 60 students from St Benedict’s Primary School and College and is being directed by drama teachers Paula Mary Camilleri and Teagan Fudge. Students have also helped make props, paint and will work backstage during the production. It will be staged at St Benedict’s Primary Hall, 22 Benedict’s Close,
Mango Hill, from October 7-9. Eli Ball (Year 10) plays the role of Shrek, Sienna Randall (Year 9) plays Fiona, Ella Shegog (Year 11) plays Donkey, Miguel Gambley (Year 8) plays Lord Farquaad, M a k e n z i G o o d w i n (Year 9) plays Dragon and Lana Tancred (Year 11) plays Pinocchio. Ms Fudge and Ms Camilleri have directed the college’s past two musicals as well as productions for South East Queensland drama festivals. “We chose this musical because it is well known and was a great family choice to include both the
DON’T MISS THE SHOW Show times are 11am and 7pm on October 7, 7pm on October 8 and 4pm on October 9 Tickets are $15 adults | $10 students/children/concession $40 for a family of four Visit trybooking.com/BTWAQ primary and the college students to draw the community together,” they said. “Our school celebrates diversity and this show is all about how being different is something to be celebrated which we firmly hold true. “The audience can expect some brilliant performances. We have students at our college who
are exceptional vocalists and all students have spent hours learning harmonies for a truly special vocal experience. “The performance is vibrant and has colourful characters and lots of movement. The audience can expect fabulous costumes and a dragon that has to be seen to be believed.”
The actors playing Shrek, Fiona and Pinocchio were recently in The Cocoon, which won Best Youth Play at the Murrumba Drama Festival in May and came second at the KSP Festival in Burpengary. Eli Ball won best actor at both festivals, Lana Tancred won two acting awards and Sienna Randall also won an award for acting. Sienna
was a national finalist in the Take the Mic Australia singing competition this year. Students have been working on the production since May, learning valuable lessons about teamwork. Older students have been helping their younger counterparts, fostering a sense of community.
Splash of colour for a cause STUDENTS at Southern Cross Catholic College embraced colour on a whole new level this month, when they took part in a colour run to raise money for a new barbecue area. Head of the Scarborough Primary Campus Renae Collier said more than 400 children were involved from Prep to Year 6 on September 2. “We were looking for a fun community event which Harriet Miller, Mason Edwards and Lily-Jade Crosbie. also allowed us to raise
money. Unfortunately, COVID placed a few restrictions on parent involvement however they were able to come along and watch their students participate,” Ms Collier said. “To participate in the event the children needed to register with the Colour Frenzy Fun Run company who were facilitating the event. Through our parent representative Sarah Shelley, we were able to reduce
the registration fee to $10 per student from $15. “To make it even more affordable for families and ensure everyone could participate, we approached the community for sponsorship of the event.” The school received 14 offers of sponsorship which reduced the registration fee to $5 per student. “It was a wonderful expression of community spirit. The children did not need to
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fundraise to participate in the event. If they wished to, then it was made easy with a student profile webpage from which students could send a fundraising link to family and friends.” “One of the things about SCCC is we love a good barbecue. We are currently using barbecues which are at the end of their life span. We would like to build a built-in outdoor barbecue near the tuckshop.”
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STORY KYLIE KNIGHT WHEN Mick and Sonya Horsburgh started their business Tubeworx in 2009, it was just the two of them bending tubes by hand in their Clontarf workshop. Almost 14 years later, it has grown to a team of 25 and the tubes they are bending are used in Australian Defence Force vehicles including personnel carriers and F35 joint strike fighters, as well as heavy mining machinery and marine craft. Decades of experience have brought the couple to this point. Mr Horsburgh was in the Navy for 11 years in the marine engineering branch. When he left the Navy, he bought a hydraulic hose mobile repair franchise before starting his own mobile van service which focused more on automotive repairs. One of his customers was a motor dealership where Sonya worked. She became his bookkeeper before they went into business together for 10 years. Their combined experience teamed
perfectly during that first decade and came to the fore when they started Tubeworx. “We were asked by a customer to bend automotive brake lines they had one of their workers bending them by hand and they didn’t want to continue
Partnership putting mental health at the forefront
Matt Purontakanen is overwhelmed by support for the partnership between Cleanaway and TradeMutt.
doing it. Sonya and I said, ‘we’ll investigate it and have a look at it and see how we can do it’,” Mr Horsburgh said. “We basically started bending them by hand ourselves until we worked out a process of buying a tube bender from overseas and
“We’re making products for the Army’s new light-armoured personnel carrier and F35 strike fighters. All these things have tubes on them, so for us, what they do doesn’t really matter. We’re still bending tubes. If you look at a tank or a light armoured personnel carrier, it’s still a vehicle at the end of the day.” It has taken hard work and long hours to build the business and they are grateful to have a dedicated team around them. “We probably made the decision quite early, within the first 12 months, to invest quite heavily in the right equipment and from there you keep investing in really good equipment to make the products as fast and as easy and acPHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | The team at Tubeworx. curately as you can,” Mrs Horsburgh said. then we were able to bend their business by investing The couple did not plan to them automatically, which in new technology. grow the business but say led us into other things and “The original custom- it has developed a momenthat’s where the business ers were a combination of tum of its own. automotive and hydraulic has really grown from.” Mrs Horsburgh said they customers, which is still READ MORE ONLINE still worked with the same our strong market today, types of customers they but we just have a lot more See the full version at did 14 years ago, but they of them and bigger custommoretondaily.com.au have been able to diversify ers,” Mr Horsburgh said.
CLEANAWAY has joined forces with social enterprise TradeMutt to promote conversations about mental health in the workplace. Announcing the partnership on the eve of RUOK? Day, which was held on September 9, Cleanaway’s executive general manager human resources Joh Birgersson said it was crucial the company provided support to remove the barriers to reach out. It has bought about 1000 workshirts from TradeMutt that pair high-vis fabric
with TradeMutt’s trademark custom-designed brightly patterned material. The idea was championed by Narangba refinery operator Matt Purontakanen, a member of the Cleanaway Hydrocarbons team. “The whole idea is to get a conversation about mental health going and it’s so important, especially in the current situation we are in with lockdowns,” Mr Purontakanen said. “I have learnt to openly talk about the struggles I’ve been through and, when I
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hit rock bottom about three years ago, it really helped. “I can honestly say that if it wasn’t for the support my family and a couple of my closest friends always pushing me to talk to them, then I may not be here today.” As well as TradeMutt’s eye-catching workwear which sparks conversations, the organisation raises funds for a mental health support service for blue-collar workers. Some of the funds from workwear sales fund a free call and text service, called
‘This Is A Conversation Starter’, or TIACS, which has provided more than 2250 hours of mental health support from psychologists. “We’re excited to announce this partnership, which is about more than just wearing a loud shirt on Fridays,” Mr Birgersson said. “It’s about creating more spaces where our teams around the country feel comfortable having a conversation.” Mr Purontakanen said he was pleased to be part of the partnership launch.
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Sky’s the limit at North Lakes STORY JODIE POWELL He wasn’t even born when the first three Star Wars movies were released, but that didn’t stop Griffin’s Brad Drew becoming a massive fan. “I was born in 1988, so I got on board with it in the early ’90s,” he said. “Ever since I saw it, it’s just been part of my life.” Mr Drew will join likeminded Star Wars buffs for the ultimate event at North Lakes next month. As a member of Star Walking, which bills itself as Australia’s oldest Star Wars fan club, Mr Drew will don an X-Wing pilot costume that took him two months to make for Skyforce Queensland at the North Lakes Community Centre. It’s a day where like-minded fans come together to share their passion for the franchise. There will be presentations, and fans will share news and take part in discussions about what the Star Wars universe is offering and what’s up and coming. Among the fun will be quizzes, costume competitions, vintage and modern collections to view, and a tattoo artist who owns a Star Wars-themed tattoo studio, as well as vendors selling movie-themed merchandise. Mr Drew said the first Queensland event on the Sunshine Coast in September was a huge success, with more than 50 people attending. The North Lakes event was scheduled for August,
but cancelled due to COVID restrictions – but not before more than 80 people had bought tickets. Mr Drew’s favourite movie of the franchise was The Empire Strikes Back, which was released in 1980. “It’s the visual thing. It was made back when they had to use practical special effects. “It’s amazing that they built everything you see on the screen by hand.” He’s only been involved with Star Walking since March after being roped in by friends who were part of the Queensland committee, but is impressed by the diversity of membership. “It brings people together over a common love – our members are from all walks of life. “We are well and truly nerdy Star Wars fans. “It’s no longer just males, there is a huge female following.” Mr Drew is looking forward to dressing up as Luke Skywalker for Skyforce. “One of our members worked on the films – he was part of the prop designing and creating. “He’s inspired me to create my own costume – it’s all very new – I didn’t get involved in Cosplay.” While he’s going to Skyforce as Skywalker, his favourite character is Hans Solo. “It’s his swagger – he is the coolest dude going around and he’s always cool, calm and collected.”
Well and truly nerdy Star Wars fans SKYFORCE is at the North Lakes Community Centre on October 2 from 10am-4pm. Entry is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. starwalking.net
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Events • Probus bowls What: The Probus Club of Redcliffe will host a Bowls and Barbecue Day to celebrate Probus Day. All retirees welcome When: October 1 from 9.30am Where: Scarborough Bowls Club, corner Scarborough and Sunnyside roads Details: Bookings required. Phone president John Longstaff on 0407 009 374 or email: john.l.longstaff@ gmail.com
• Band championships What: The 2021 Queensland State Band Championships for brass and concert bands When: October 3 from 9.30am Where: Redcliffe Entertainment Centre Details: moretonbay.qld.gov.au • Donate books What: Donate new children’s books to The Smith Family Donate a Book Appeal When: Until November 5 Where: All Moreton Bay Region libraries Details: Donate new books or make a cashless donation as part of The Smith Family’s program to raise literacy in disadvantaged families
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• Enchanted evening What: An evening of favourite tunes by Rodgers & Hammerstein, including songs from The Sound of Music, Carousel, Oklahoma, The King and I, South Pacific and more When: October 19, 11am12.30pm Where: Redcliffe Entertainment Centre Details: $25, redcliffeentertainment centre.com.au
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• Pets in public What: Join Council rangers to learn about your responsibilities as a pet owner. Get some tips and pick up some freebies at this pet-friendly education event When: October 9, 8am-noon Where: Boama Park, 49 Cross St, Deception Bay Details: Free • Parkour basics What: Learn the fundamentals of parkour including training methods, philosophies and principles, as well as safety When: Mondays, 3.30-5pm Where: Redcliffe Parkour Park, Hornibrook Esplanade, Details: Free • Clothing repairs What: Local community sewers will help fix clothes, share a cuppa and show you
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blitz STORY KYLIE KNIGHT WHO said spring cleaning had to be confined to the indoors? With longer days and pleasant daytime temperatures, it is the perfect time of year to have a clean-up outside as well. Many plants in the garden are coming back to life after winter and need pruning to stimulate new growth in the run-up to summer. There are others that need shaping and containing to ensure they do not go wild in the growing season. Hayden Campbell, who owns Urban Outdoor Power Equipment at North Lakes, said spring was a great time to get out in the yard and have a good clean-up. It is a chance to turn over garden beds, prune bushes, tidy up or cut down trees, clear paths and outdoor areas of dead leaves and other matter, trim hedges and remove weeds. “Right now, I’m finding a lot of
people are doing trimming and hedging. All your hedges are starting to grow quite quickly after winter,” Mr Campbell said. “The rain we had early last week will create a lot of growth as well with the heat coming. So, hedge trimmers and pole saws are the main tools people will be using. Towards the end of next month, it’s going to be brush cutters and push mowers.” “For your general-purpose clean-up, you’ll need a chainsaw, hedge cutter, pole saw and all of that sort of gear especially if you’re doing big trims on big trees. “If it’s more a lawn renovation, then a good lawn mower, whipper snipper and small pruning shears are perfect.” Mr Campbell said his store stocked Stihl products for small and larger properties, and commercial use. Battery-powered products are a good option because they are easy to start, light-weight and will do the job.
“It’s particularly the case for the chainsaw, it is easy to start. It is the same with the whipper snipper and the blower. For female operators and even elderly gentlemen who can’t start other machines, these are perfect,” he said. “A lot of people with pacemakers can’t use electronic ignitions, but they can use battery because it’s insulated. They are good, you can do anything with them.” Mr Campbell said small midrange options were perfect for medium to larger properties and once the big jobs are done, you can enjoy the space for a while. “It will be a good 12 months until it has to be done again, which is where battery-powered equipment is really handy. With petrol, 12 months of it sitting in the shed … the fuel goes stale, things get hard to start … with the battery, you plug it in the wall, you charge it put it in the machine and away you go,” he said.
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If you have a sweet tooth, this is the perfect treat without overindulging. The caramel is cleverly made from dates, and the recipe also uses natural cashew butter and dark chocolate, which are both healthier alternatives compared to other butter and chocolate options. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free.
Ingredients
• ¼ cup cashew butter • ½ cup pitted medjool dates • ¼ cup of very hot water • ¼ tsp sea salt flakes
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the microwave until the chocolate is melted and the oil is incorporated. 4. Fill a piping bag with the melted chocolate, snip a small opening at the end and pipe the chocolate in the cup halfway up, covering the sides and the bottom, about 1-2cm thick. Refrigerate for 3-5 minutes to allow the chocolate to set. 5. Spoon ¼ tsp of date caramel and ¼ tsp cashew butter into the chocolate cup, flatten them a little with the back of the spoon. Pipe the rest of the melted chocolate on top to seal the caramel in. 6. While the chocolate is still wet, gently tap the cup to flatten the top and sprinkle the coconut on top. 7. Allow the cups to set in the fridge for another 5 minutes. Store them in an airtight container.
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This is a frozen icy treat the kids will love and also enjoy helping you make. Let them get creative with the toppings.
Ingredients • 2 cups Greek yoghurt • 2 cups mixed berries • 2 tbls honey • ½ cup extra berries for topping • 2 tbls desiccated coconut
1. Using a blender, blend yoghurt, honey and mixed berries together until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into a deep dish, lined with baking paper. 3. Sprinkle extra berries and coconut on top and freeze for 3 3 hours cooking
Breakfast: Detox grapefruit smoothie Lunch: Creamy chickpea sandwich Dinner: Salmon with warm pesto potato salad
Breakfast: Cherry pie breakfast bowl Lunch: Easy summer salad Dinner: Raw pad thai noodle bowl
Saturday
Breakfast: Veggie-loaded baked eggs Lunch: Mushroom burgers Dinner: One-tray tomato and lemon baked chicken Dessert: Grilled peaches with peach coconut sorbet
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Method
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Berrylicious frozen yoghurt bark
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hours until frozen.
4. Break up into small pieces to serve.
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Horoscopes
ARIES
MARCH 21 - APRIL 19
You may experience a surprise to do with a financial or personal situation. You’ll enjoy a career boost or financial progress. However, you may need to work harder to attain goals, especially with collaborations. The new moon on October 6 will help March-born Aries to revitalise relationships and April–born Aries to refresh their daily routines.
TAURUS
APRIL 20 - MAY 20
Consider formulating a fresh agreement with someone, especially if circumstances take you by surprise. Avoid conflict this weekend if you experience strong emotions. The new moon on October 6 will revitalise April-born Taureans’ health and daily schedule and could re-ignite a creative project, family matter or love affair.
GEMINI
MAY 20 - JUNE 20
Projects and collaborations will succeed, although communications will require you to be super tactful, especially this weekend and on Monday. You may feel creative, and romance, film and art will appeal. However, you must pay attention to your status, as your skillsets will be in demand, especially around the new moon on October 6.
CANCER
JUNE 21 - JULY 22
You may be surprised by news concerning work, your status or direction. Helpful people at work, in your personal life and at home will be supportive. Focus on improving your relationships, especially with people you share key concerns with such as duties and finances, towards the new moon on October 6.
LEO
JULY 23 - AUGUST 22
A change in your interests and activities may surprise you. A trip could bring unexpected news. You’ll appreciate catching up with work and your finances and correcting any trends that could lead to a loss. The new moon on October 6 will kickstart a fresh phase both financially and in your personal life, especially if you aim for more balance.
VIRGO
AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22
You’ll be drawn to express yourself more and embrace new ideas. Your finances will merit careful attention. The new moon on October 6 signals a fresh chapter in your personal life and romance may blossom. Be patient with someone difficult, as you may need to make a difficult decision, so research your options carefully.
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LIBRA
SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 22
A change of dynamic with someone close may take you by surprise. You’ll enjoy a strong link with your past and the chance to connect with people you love. You’ll appreciate turning a corner in a relationship, especially if you were born at the end of September. October Librans may begin a fresh daily routine due to changes at work or with health.
SCORPIO
OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 21
You’ll deepen your relationship with someone lovely and will enjoy a more stable outlook with a domestic matter, even if someone seems unpredictable. You’ll be increasingly drawn to romance, love, music and dance. Health is the cornerstone of your life right now and you’ll feel drawn to improve your fitness, appearance or diet.
SAGITTARIUS
NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 21
A change of routine and the chance to improve your circumstances will be refreshing. This is an excellent week for talks with people in positions of authority, such as employers. You’ll be happy to pursue your beliefs and goals in your daily activities more deeply. A decision towards the new moon on October 6 will be a turning point.
CAPRICORN
DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19
An unexpected meeting or news could take you by surprise. Workers will be busy and you’ll enjoy seeing your hard work pay off, especially at work and financially. Being with like-minded people will boost morale. A fresh chapter is beginning in your status, general direction or career. You may receive a financial or ego boost.
AQUARIUS
JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 18
A change of dynamic at home may be unexpected. With Jupiter in your sign, you have high expectations, although not everyone will automatically agree with you, especially this weekend. Be prepared to undertake negotiations and discussions around the new moon on October 6 so that you can move forward. You’ll enjoy a change of routine.
PISCES
FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20
A change of environment and unexpected news will feel refreshing. Events will encourage you to be adventurous but also wise; certain people simply will not agree with you, but others will! The new moon on October 6 will kickstart a fresh commitment indicating a new phase in a business or personal partnership.
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ISSUE 25 // SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Hooked On Fishing
TONY LINCOLN
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WHILE we've discussed the main types of lures, there are still more sub-categories and hybrids within those we've briefly examined. Hybrid hard body/soft plastics, pre-rigged and pre-tuned soft plastics, flies, skirted trolling lures and many more. Hopefully the main recurring point has been recognised. Experimentation is the key to consistently successful lure fishing. Whilst this experimentation can be frustrating due to the innumerable combinations of models, colours and styles available, once we start to crack the pattern, we should be able to narrow down our experimentation range to less than 10 lures on a given day, targeting a particular species. If you apply this experimentation mindset to retrieval techniques, you’ll be well on your way to a successful outing. One last point that I'd like to make is that, as in most of the things we utilise throughout our daily lives, we get what we pay for. Lures higher in price do deliver more bang for our buck. Some are made from tougher materials or use a more robust method of construction. Others may be sporting higher quality terminal tackle or deliver a significantly increased fish attracting action. Some brands will give more consistency across batches of the same model due to higher standards of quality control and tighter tolerances in their machining, materials or moulds. And some will deliver all of these characteristics in one package. While these lures can sound unbeatable, lower-priced lures do still have their place. That keyword – experimentation
Fishing and Boating
– pops up again. It may be a case of the angler themselves needing to impart more action to the lure during the retrieve, upgrading terminal tackle if the factory supplied gear isn't up to the task, or something as simple as utilising a lower drag setting when fighting a fish using a particular lure. Get out and give them a go. It's a great way to fish, you'll cover a lot more country and that strike on a lure compared to a bite on bait is incomparable. Thanks for reading, and remember; Talk to old people, they know stuff you don't. Talk to young people, they know stuff you don't.
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FISHING REPORT • Our summer fish have started to arrive but a few cold days in mid-September slowed them down. Hopefully things will have warmed up again by the time this edition goes to print. • Still a few tailor around but they're definitely on the downhill run of the season. Some great catches by some of our locals on their trips to Fraser Island. • Land-based golden trevally, GTs, and some tarpon have all been caught around the peninsula in the past week or so. Fingers crossed for some more cobia, like last season, and a few murmurs about what the threadfin salmon will be like this time around as well. Fingers crossed for a good prawn season. • School mackerel should return right around the peninsula off the jetties, rocky points and inshore reefs as well as the Pine River mouth and Ted Smout platform, and out in the bay on the beacons and reefs. • Consistent flathead fishing in the Pine River, Hays Inlet, Clontarf foreshore and off Scarborough Spit. • Summer whiting becoming more consistent. Try the beaches, rivers, creeks and sandflats. • Squire and snapper are still firing well off the rocks and inshore reefs around the peninsula as well as the reefs on both sides of Moreton with some good tuskies thrown into the mix. • Quality bream are still being caught although not in their usual wintertime numbers.
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Ask IN THIS edition, let’s talk about the humble pilchard. It’s the mainstay for many a bait fisher in our region that can be used to target a range of species including tailor and snapper. Pilchards belong to the family Clupeidae and there are about 200 species worldwide. The common name of pilchard and sardine are used interchangeably for several species. The Australian species is referred to by the scientific name of Sardinops sagax. The species can be found from about Bundaberg southwards around the Australian mainland and northern Tasmania to about Shark Bay in Western Australia. There are four different sub-populations, with fish in NSW and southern Queensland forming a separate single subpopulation. Pilchards can occur from the near surf zone to depths of well over 100m. Despite being a relatively small fish, pilchards can reach up to nine years of age. By comparison, there are very few tailor caught in Queensland that are that old. Large schools of pilchards migrate into Queensland for spawning, with the spawning period centred on June and October. They are mature at about two years of age. Depending on body size, female fish produce 10,000-45,000 eggs per spawning event. Larvae that are produced are thought to float southwards on the East Australian Current – just like
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DR DAZZA Nemo did in Finding Nemo. In more southern latitudes, spawning occurs at different times. Schools of pilchards can travel up to 30km per day. Most pilchards that are caught commercially for bait are captured by purse seine netting in NSW and the waters of southern and Western Australia. This is a targeted method of fishing that typically relies on detecting schools of fish by sonar. In 1995 and 1998/99, Australian pilchard populations were decimated by a virus (a type of herpes) that was introduced into Australia. This led to a mass dieoff with hundreds of millions of dead pilchards washing up on beaches and creating a sad and smelly environmental problem. The significant and rapid reduction in pilchard populations resulted in impacts on their predators including penguins in cooler waters that had higher mortality rates and failed to breed due to food shortages. The virus is now endemic in Australian pilchard populations, but mass mortality no longer occurs.
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ISSUE 25 // SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
AGENT PROFILE AND BIOGRAPHY, STATS, RECORDS AND AVERAGES
Stephan Siegfried
AGENT STATS NAME:
Stephan Siegfried
AGE:
50
BIRTHPLACE:
Sydney, NSW
YEARS ACTIVE:
12 (2010-current)
ROLE:
Sales Agent and Team Captain
TEAM:
OneAgency Redcliffe-Newport
NICKNAMES:
Ziggy, The Million Dollar Man
STYLE:
Relaxed and Professional
TRACK RECORD
Commencing his real estate career on the 4th January 2010 on the Redcliffe Peninsula, Stephan quickly became known for his unorthodox advertising techniques. Using left field attention grabbing newspaper advertisements and driving a fully signwritten “real estate truck” it didn’t take long to be noticed around the streets of the Redcliffe Peninsula. Stephan’s first year showed the potential but it took almost 18 months for him to record his first $1 million dollar sale at 4a Fourth Avenue Scarborough (selling for $1,100,000 in June 2011). It didn’t take long for Stephan to hit his million-dollar stride with a further three $1 million+ sales recorded before the end of the year. In only his second year Stephan recorded more million dollar sales on the Peninsula than any other Agent and this quickly cemented his position at the top of the ranks (4 of 12 residential sales *source Corelogic). Fast forward to 2021 and Stephan has recorded well over 300 sales with a staggering 58 of them exceeding a $1 million sale price. Twelve of these have been recorded in 2021. Throughout his career Stephan has set over 25 street or building records. Stephan’s nickname – Ziggy is often used by those who know him well, it started in the schoolyard and has stuck ever since. Many of Stephan’s clients know him as The Million Dollar Man with a few even calling him the Don Bradman of Newport Sales (with 44 career sales over $1 million recorded by Stephan in Newport alone).
STYLE
Stephan’s style is relaxed, friendly and professional and he is known from time to time enjoy or partake in a practical joke or two. You will typically find him plying his trade in relaxed attire and NEVER in a suit and tie. This puts both he and his clients and customers at ease. Stephan has written an advertorial in both the Redcliffe Herald and now the Dolphins news, published in every edition since 2013. Those who have worked with him usually say this relaxed attitude hides an intense drive for success and he can be a perfectionist which is not surprising given his Swiss family heritage.
PERSONAL LIFE, HOBBIES AND PASSIONS
Stephan is known to be quite private with respect to his personal life though it is known that he has been married for over 20 years and has 2 older teenage children. Hobbies and passions include, Real Estate and Psychology which he studied over 4 years at Macquarie University. He is also known for his love of classic cars and motorcycles, having acquired a “few” over the years. You will regularly see him driving a 1960’s model as part of his normal daily activities. He maintains that this fits with the genuine “this is who I am approach” and also puts him in a happy zone every day, which maximises his mood and output. He has claimed on numerous occasions that it doesn’t feel like work when he gets to see awesome homes and then drive to them in a classic car. Stephan’s wife is suspected to occasionally disagree with this hobby.
CHARITIES AND COMMUNITY WORK
Stephan is also also known to be an avid supporter of original, live music and can often be seen at events throughout Brisbane. Since 2017 his team, One Agency Redcliffe-North Lakes has been the naming rights sponsor of Rockin4thehomeless, which is a major provider of funds to the Redcliffe Breakfast Club Inc. This event has been instrumental in making visible the challenges that many in the community face. It also provides essential funding from a grass roots level to those desperately in need in the Redcliffe community. Mixing passion with purpose is the approach with Stephan putting in hundreds of hours of his personal time along with financial support over the years.
CAREER GOALS
Stephan maintains that he is determined to continue setting street and suburb records and has a long-term goal to record over 100 x $1 million+ sales on the Peninsula. However, he maintains that those with more modest properties to sell are just as important. Stephan has sold 125 individual houses/units below $500,000 and loves selling them just as much as a $2 or $3million dollar home.
CAREER STATS CAREER SALES
SALES LAST 12 NEWPORT MONTHS (SETTLED HIGHLIGHTS & UNCONDITIONAL)
TOTAL SALES VOLUME:
$232,660,423 $44,587,500
$85,216,888
NUMBER OF PROPERTIES SOLD:
336
48
81
SALES AVERAGE:
$692,441
$928,906
$1,052,060
SALES EXCEEDING $1 MILLION:
58
17
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YES, THIS IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT and it is designed to be tongue in cheek and get people talking. It’s done in a “sports style” and is a fun way of showing you who I am and how I work. HOWEVER, the statistics and facts are all VERY REAL. If you are thinking of selling and want a unique approach that is backed by consistent, dependable, enduring outstanding achievement, DO NOT BE SHY, give me a call. I am absolutely ripping to go. Contact 0433 66 00 86 or stephans@oneagency.com.au *statistics accurate as at 17.09.2021
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23 Prince Edward Pde, Redcliffe
5
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731sqm
Stunning family haven A STONE’S throw from the beach, minutes from Redcliffe’s cafes and close to quality schools, this unique family home offers unparalleled lifestyle. There are five king-sized bedrooms — each with its own ensuite, one with a balcony, three with walk-in robes and two with ample built-in storage. An abundance of formal and informal living areas spanning two levels offer places to gather and guarantee room for solitude as well. Selling agent Cameron Reid said expansive hallways and 2.7m ceilings and created an unmatched sense of space and light. “The home has been designed and built to maximise the impressive bay and island views,” Mr Reid said.
“It’s a pretty incredible property.” Mr Reid said the home was built nine years ago by Metricon, designed specially for the owners and was plumbed for two kitchenettes and had
room for a swimming pool. “Although it’s not on the waterfront, the views can never be built out and where it’s located you’re protected from the elements.” The kitchen, overlooking the dining and living area and with an uninterrupted view of an outdoor entertainment area, includes a SMEG gas cooktop and a butler’s pantry. Other features include ducted airconditioning and a three-car garage and storage. Sitting on an expansive 731m2 corner block, the property is home to established gardens, serviced by an automated Rainbird watering system.
Contact: Cameron Reid at Reid & Co Scarborough 0497 812 308 cameron@reidco.com.au
Recent Sales For more information, call
Stephan Siegfried 0433 660 086
NEW STREET RECORD SET 64 Oyster Pt Esplanade, Scarborough Asking Price $1,995,000
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NEW STREET RECORD SET 46 Intrepid Court Newport Asking Price $1,950,000
NEW STREET RECORD SET 10 Thistle Court Newport Sold for $2,062,000
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ISSUE 25 // SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
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1/47 Fernlea Avenue Scarborough 4 bed 2 bath 2 car-garage 277m2
Perfect Location - Rare - 2 Level Duplex A rare opportunity to secure a home in this quiet and secluded position just meters to the foreshore. 1/47 Fernlea Ave has house size proportions and here are some features you will love: UPSTAIRS − Open plan kitchen, dining and living with polished timber floors − Main bedroom with walk through robe to ensuite with small east facing balcony − 2nd bedroom − Covered entertaining balcony with water views some views will remain should a house be built in front − Ducted air-conditioning DOWNSTAIRS - Large tiled living area - 2 further bedrooms - Main bathroom and laundry - 2 Lock up garage - Dual living potential - 2nd covered entertaining area $795,000 PLUS Inspect by appointment
566 Oxley Avenue, Scarborough
EXTERNAL − Sun filled, fully fenced private yard − Solar power
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5/33 Eveline Street
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BEAUTIFUL GROUND FLOOR UNIT! GREAT POSITION! • East of Oxley! Near Beach, bus and shopping centre. • Air-conditioning. Ceiling fans. Good built-ins.
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VERY SPACIOUS NORTH FACING UNIT NEAR THE BEACH! • • • • •
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IDYLLIC SEASIDE SOPHISTICATION! CAFE LATTE POSITION! • Beautifully renovated brick home on a corner block. • Two street frontage. Ideal for the Winnebago. Air-conditioned. • Fabulous tiled living and north facing patio. Private courtyard. • Modern bathroom. Well fenced with lovely grassy play area, • Few minutes stroll to sandy Queens Beach! Walk to schools. • Dine at the waterfront cafes and restaurants only 6 minutes walk away.
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ISSUE 25 // SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
AGENTS CHOICE
Spring Has Sprung
Big Enough for 2 Families Immaculately presented two story family home situated in the famous Woodside Estate with Lakeside living.
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This magnificent home is complete with versatility and numerous living spaces.
10 Lacebark Street, NORTH LAKES By private viewing
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0433 553 722 or 3869 9911
This home is an excellent opportunity for buyers searching for the perfect family home located on the Lakefront at North Lakes. Call Chad today to arrange your PRIVATE INSPECTION.
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Features: • Lakefront private location • Open kitchen, living, dining • Large separate family room downstairs • Ducted air conditioning • Solar power and gas HW • Garden shed • Double lock up garage with storage
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Set high on the hill on a north-facing 1012m2 allotment is this circa-1954 generous lowset brick and terracotta tile home. From the moment you walk up the stairs onto the large front verandah, you notice the quality, space and tranquility of the property—the wrought iron gates inscribed with "G" for "Glassmere", the French doors, casement windows and high ceilings. The ability to add another level would give you amazing uninterrupted water views of Moreton Bay and the Glasshouse Mountains. The home features hardwood frame and floors, original horse hair plaster walls and ceilings, terrazzo stone floors in the bathroom, toilet and laundry, wide hallway with double glass doors, 3 good-sized bedrooms with built-ins and a separate study. An enclosed breakfast room overlooks the beautiful established gardens. The large backyard also has a stand-alone granny flat/ studio complete with bathroom and separate toilet. The property is now ready for new owners to restore and build upon. Don't miss the opportunity to secure a piece of Scarborough history today.
41 Michel Road, SCARBOROUGH
"Glassmere" circa-1954
IT DOESN’T COST MORE TO SELL WITH MADDIE! You just can’t get better than Maddies and the Century 21 crew at Scarborough to sell your property.
From day one, Maddie and the crew at Scarborough Century 21 excelled in every phase of selling our property. She gave us the lowest commission fees and the highest selling price in comparison to all the others and then kept her word. I was extremely impressed with her professional communications during the whole posses and her down to earth no nonsense advice that made selling a very pleasurable experience instead of the huge hustle that it usually becomes. My wife and I could not be happier. We sincerely thank Maddie for going over and above the call of duty by a country mile to get us the best price possible. - 9/8 Moffat Street, Scarborough
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Maddie and her team worked tiredlessly to ensure the sale of the house went along seamlessly. Maddie has been very professional throughout the process. We have no hesitation recommending Maddie to any prospective buyer or seller alike. - 31 Beacon Crescent, Newport
SOLD
36 Australia Court, Newport
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6/7 Ward Street, Scarborough
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5 Astor Street, Newport
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4/135 Turner Street, Scarborough
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21 Landsborough Street, Scarborough
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166&168 Prince Edward Parade, Scarborough
CENTURY 21 - Maddies Hermans | Principal & REIQ Life Member 99-101 Landsborough Avenue, Scarborough QLD 4020 0414 738 814 | 07 3880 0033 | c21.com.au/scarborough
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ISSUE 25 // SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 67 Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe QLD 4020 (07) 3060 7707 belleproperty.com/redcliffe
SCARBOROUGH 131/113 Landsborough Avenue 3
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NORTH-FACING PENTHOUSE WITH SUBLIME HORIZON VIEWS
190 View by private
WOODY POINT 706/14 Oxley Avenue
2
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UNSURPASSED WATERFRONT LOCATION WITH HORIZON OUTLOOK
appointment - Premier penthouse apartment in coveted waterfront locale - Unrivalled extensive horizon views taking in Moreton Bay and Glasshouse Mountains For Sale - Open-plan lounge and dining on tiled floors with bespoke cabinetry - Designer kitchen including sleek cabinetry, gourmet appliances and extensive stone - Huge wrap-around, covered alfresco entertaining with northerly aspect and horizon outlook
- Modern luxurious apartment with ocean views - Open-plan, air-conditioned lounge and dining with water backdrop - Huge covered alfresco with horizon views and enclosed all-weather space - Deluxe kitchen with stone island bench and stainless appliances - Two built-in bedrooms; air-conditioned master including alfresco access and stylish ensuite
Clinton Viertel 0401 200 222 belleproperty.com/redcliffe
Clinton Viertel 0401 200 222 belleproperty.com/redcliffe
WOODY POINT 62 Collins Street
3
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View by private appointment For Sale
REFINED SEASIDE LIFESTYLE WITH ENTICING ALFRESCO
REDCLIFFE 40 John Street
3
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View by available appointment For Sale
4
675
View by private appointment
ELEGANT RENOVATION IN SUTTONS BEACH POCKET
- Contemporary upgrades with relaxed seaside aesthetic - Polished timber floors and reverse cycle air-conditioning - Open-plan lounge and dining - Spacious kitchen with plentiful storage, stainless appliances and gas stove - Private, covered rear alfresco within fenced, landscaped backyard
For Sale - Striking renovation in seaside locale - Polished timber floors and crisp contemporary palette throughout - Two living areas plus spacious dining - Exceptional kitchen in monochrome style with stainless appliances and stone benches - Rear entertainer’s deck flowing to fenced backyard
Clinton Viertel 0401 200 222 belleproperty.com/redcliffe
Clinton Viertel 0401 200 222 belleproperty.com/redcliffe
CLONTARF 19/9 Murray Street
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COASTAL APARTMENT LIVING WITH SUPERB FACILITIES
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NEWPORT 127 Morna Street
4
SINGLE LEVEL DESIGNER ELEGANCE AT NEWPORT WATERSIDE
2
- Updated apartment within boutique complex - Open-plan living and dining on new timber floors - Modern kitchen including updated tapware, plentiful cabinetry and stone benches - Large, covered alfresco patio overlooking in-ground pool - Two built-in bedrooms with new carpets; master including contemporary ensuite
- Spacious custom designed floor plan, 244m2 under roof - 9 foot ceiling height, 2400mm to all internal doors & sliders - Large media room/bed 4 with sliding doors out to the garden - Powder room plus luxury family bathroom with free standing bath - Ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning & fans throughout
Clinton Viertel 0401 200 222 belleproperty.com/redcliffe
Dianne Clarke 0418 767 853 belleproperty.com/redcliffe
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For Sale First Open Home: Saturday 25th September
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NEWPORT 59 Lakeview Promenade OPULENT MODERN SHOWPIECE AT NEWPORT LAKESIDE!
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CLONTARF 11 Princess Terrace UNBELIEVABLE LOCATION! ABSOLUTE WATERFRONT WITH GOLF COURSE PRESTIGE!
5
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458 SOLD
- Luxury interior spaces including open plan kitchen & dining - Palatial master with dressing room and exquisite en-suite - Ducted air-conditioning, vacuum maid, solar electricity - Double remote garage with gated entrance
- Covered rear deck with all-weather blinds and direct access to fenced backyard - Large kitchen with exceptional storage, walk-in pantry and expansive stone topped benches - Immediate, direct access to water perfect for launching a kayak or fishing from your back door - Private enclave bordered by Moreton Bay waterfront and tranquil golf course - High end appliances to kitchen, gas cooking
Dianne Clarke 0418 767 853 belleproperty.com/redcliffe
Dianne Clarke 0418 767 853 belleproperty.com/redcliffe
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NORTH LAKES 4 Crane Street
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METICULOUS AND SPACIOUS WITH QUIET SHEARWATER LOCATION! For Sale Open Home: 25th September Ducted Air Conditioning 12:00-1:00pm 3x Living Rooms
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NORTH LAKES 4 Merion Crescent
NORTH LAKES 7 Tea Tree Place
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CHARMING COTTAGE OVERLOOKING PICTURESQUE PARK
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SOLD for a massive $560,000!!!
- 3KW Solar System - Modern Kitchen, Separate Laundry - Park Opposite - Low Maintenance, Synthetic Grass - Leafy Woodside Location
Chris Bowmaker 0423 437 111 chris.bowmaker@belleproperty.com
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BIG PLANTATION HOME OPPOSITE PARK! - Study, Theatre Room, Powder Room, Upstairs Lounge - Large and Open Kitchen/Living/Dining - Solar Power, Ducted Air Conditioning - Stone Bench Tops throughout - 364m2 Large Plantation Home
2
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For Sale Open Home: 2nd October 10:30-11:30am
George Patsavouras 0408 828 484 george.patsavouras@belleproperty.com
GRIFFIN 32 Vanilla Avenue VACANT AND READY TO MOVE INTO! - Split System Air Conditioning - Tandem Garage - Brand new Oven and Cooktop - Quiet, one sided street location
Chris Bowmaker 0423 437 111 chris.bowmaker@belleproperty.com
Achieving North Lakes’ best sales results since 2003! If you’re looking for an experienced, mature,transparent and 100% committed Real Estate Agent, contact Chris Bowmaker to discuss how to strategically achieve the most for your home. The market is the hottest we’ve ever seen it, but there can be a massive difference between a good sale and a GREAT sale! We don’t aim to sell the most, we aim to sell FOR the most! Quantity of sales is no indicator of the quality of sales! With Belle Property, there is a difference!
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The home at 120 Prince Edward Pde has sold for a new residential record. Photo courtesy of Ray White Scarborough.
Former Bullivant mansion sells for record price ONE of two ‘his and hers’ mansions on the waterfront at Redcliffe built by vitamin king Vaughan Bullivant and his former wife Carmel in the early 2000s has been sold again for a record price. The plantation-style home was reportedly sold in 2014 for more than $5 million. Stephanie Williams at Ray White Scarborough sold the home, on August 28 this year, via auction for an undisclosed amount on but says it is a new record. Ms Williams said the buyer and seller requested the details of the sale not be disclosed and both parties wished to remain anonymous. The former home of Carmel Bullivant, at 120 Prince Edward Pde, Scarborough, attracted plenty of interest from locals, interstate and overseas buyers. The buyer bought it sight-unseen, is familiar with the area and plans to make it their home. Ms Williams said the nature of the sale was a reflection of the market at present.
“There’s lots of this going on at the moment,” she said. But there were plenty of other people keen to look at the home on the day, with more than 150 attending the inspection and auction. “There were people everywhere. We had to shoo them out of the house. A lot of people came to see what a real mansion was like, particularly in that location,” Ms Williams said. “That house was always going to create some interest and activity. We expected it to be quite popular. It’s not too often you get to see that calibre of home.” The home on 1742sqm of prime waterfront real estate has six bedrooms, four bathrooms, five separate living areas, three-car garage, 80sqm rumpus/games room and much more. Ms Williams said interest in homes on the Redcliffe peninsula was growing as people discovered how beautiful the area was. “We’re seeing more people come into the area willing to invest that type of money,” she said.
AGENTS CHOICE NORTH-FACING PENTHOUSE WITH SUBLIME HORIZON VIEWS Exceptional, beachfront luxury is all yours for the taking with this superlative opportunity to reside in a position that can’t be beaten! Emanating all the luxury and views expected of its privileged penthouse position, there is an unbeatable horizon view taking in the sparkling vista of the pristine Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Glasshouse Mountains, serving lifestyle excellence on a platter! Open-plan lounge and dining stretches on tiled flooring; built-in cabinetry designed for effortless entertaining with floor to ceiling glass bringing brilliant natural light. Embracing connection and orientated to capture the glorious views, the kitchen has been designed with timeless modern demands in mind; plentiful storage within refined joinery, gourmet appliances, stone-topped benches and large centre island with waterfall edge included. Superb indoor/outdoor flow guiding you to a large, covered balcony; an enticing alfresco extension of the interior living space. With a coveted wrap-around corner design, you get the best of every sea breeze, sunset, sunrise and gleaming horizon view. Address: 131/113 Landsborough Ave, SCARBOROUGH Features: 1 of 3 breathtaking corner Penthouses in the prestigeous Scarborough Grand
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ISSUE 25 // SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Sport Dolphins keep season alive with win Your
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CAPTAIN’S CALL We are through to the second week of finals! IT was do or die on Saturday against the Sunshine Coast Falcons and we came out victorious winning 40 points to 20. After a disappointing loss to Souths, the week before, we got together as a group and held each other accountable to our own standards. I thought we made a real improvement in our game, however there is still plenty to work on. This week we take on Tweed Seagulls at Tugun on Saturday to secure a spot in the grand final qualifier. There is a huge opportunity this year with the QRL announcing the semi-finals will be played before the NRL Grand Final at Suncorp Stadium. Tweed have beaten us on both occasions this year, so we know it is a tough task ahead. A big week of preparation lays ahead. Get behind your Dolphins!
GAME DETAILS Dolphins V Tweed Seagulls Saturday, September 25 at Tugun RLFC. Kick-off is 2.10pm and the game will be televised on Kayo
PHOTOS DOMINIKA LIS | The Dolphins have kept their premiership hopes alive with a win over the Falcons. STORY KYLIE KNIGHT THE Dolphins Intrust Super Cup side will need to keep improving and bring their best game to Tugun, if they are to beat Tweed Seagulls in the second week of semi-finals this weekend. It will be a tight contest on Saturday, when the fifthplaced Dolphins take on their fourth-placed rivals. The Dolphins have lost both encounters with Tweed this season, but there were just two points in it when
they last met in round 11. The match-up follows a resounding 40-20 win against Sunshine Coast Falcons at Moreton Daily Stadium on September 18. The Dolphins led 14-8 at halftime and extended the lead in the second half to keep their season alive. There were tries to Trai Fuller, Will Partridge (2), Edward Kosi, Tom Ale, Jeremy Hawkins and Viliami Vailea. Coach Adam Mogg said front rower Lachlan Timm was a standout and he’s
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happy to see how his game has continued to improve this season. “I thought there were a number of really good performances across the park,” Mogg said. He said the loss of key players in the second half forced the team to adapt and adjust, and he was pleased with how they responded. “This time of year, in a do or die – win or lose scenario – I’m definitely happy with the result,” Mogg said “I’m also happy that some of the boys still think we have
improvement in us as well.” Improvement has been the focus all season and will continue to be what the coach is looking for at training this week and on Saturday against Tweed. “They’re a really good footy team. I’ve got a lot of respect for them. They’re a big footy team and have good skills in their forwards as well, and a couple of big outside backs,” he said. Mogg said his side would be aiming to nullify Toby Sexton’s kicking game and centre Brayden McGrady
who is “crafty with the footy”. “They’re real title contenders, but at this time of year everyone playing can win it,” Mogg said. He said being in the top four was not an advantage this year, given there has been so much time off and disruption to the season. So, what’s Mogg’s message to the team this week? “Just focusing on improving. Each week it gets a bit harder. There are some areas in our game we can improve on. The challenge is to make sure
Cameron Cullen we do that,” he said. He wants to make sure everyone is clear about what they need to do to play better individually and collectively. “If we do that, we’ll give ourselves a good chance,” he said. Mogg said he was proud the Colts and the first-grade team were both playing finals football, given the number of injuries and disruption to the season. He said it was proof the club had good systems and processes in place.
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Sport Briefs Community five
North Lakes Mustangs had five representatives with Football Queensland Metro at the five-day Community Cup at Maroochydore FC this week. Arianna, Maddie, Izzy, Taleah and Chelsea were playing and Zaliah refereeing.
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PARENTS and players were out in force at Redcliffe City Cyclones sign-on for the summer cricket season. Off the pitch, registrations were completed. On the pitch, as part of the fun, an Under 14 team drawn from northside clubs, with half being Cyclones, took on a parents side.
Summer 6s
Registrations are now open for The Lakes FC’s Summer 6s football tournament from October 12 to December 9 with quarter fields, small-sided goals for Miniroos, Juniors and Seniors on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Visit thelakesfc.com.au
Forward planning
Gridiron Queensland is working with clubs, including Moreton Bay Raptors, to run a women’s league in 2022 after a lack of players forced the state body to cancel the 2021 league. Visit facebook.com/GridironQueensland/
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Expansion plans THE new Redcliffe Oztag season started at Ray Fawley Fields, Clontarf this week, run by the same team behind the “maxed out” North Lakes Oztag. Our photographer caught up with some of the catch-up games in North Lakes and met players who will be playing in Redcliffe.
Registrations are open for the new season at The Lakes Junior Cricket Club in North Lakes. Teams play in the Brisbane North Junior Cricket Association leagues and Cricket Blast on Fridays. Visit thelakescricketclub. org.au
Finals await
PCYC Redcliffe Dolphins finish their regular season Capital League 1 fixtures at home to their closest rivals Clairvaux on Sunday at 3.15pm. Both are well clear of fourth-placed Bardon.
Winning ways
The Lakes FC had a 3-0 victory over Mt Gravatt in the Brisbane Premier League to stay third with a four-point lead over St George. The Lakes is guaranteed a finals place.
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Peninsula’s C1N team opened its season with victory at Gold Crest Cobras, thanks to a remarkable last wicket stand. Peninsula was 9-145 chasing 9-177 in 40 overs. But, Chris Bryant and number 11 Zak Green put on 33 to steer Peninsula home. Bryant was 87 not out and Green 4.
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ISSUE 25 // SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Padres on course to retain national crown WITH registrations up on last year, Redcliffe Padres is set to retain its crown as Australia’s largest single season baseball club. This is despite having to cap its women’s pre-Christmas competition at four teams (from five last year) and losing some players to a new team at Pine Rivers. At the time of writing, registrations for the new season were around 400, with almost 60 in Little League (Under 13) alone. Those numbers will see Padres fielding Division One teams in Little League and Junior League (Under
Lachlan Wilson and Ben Walmsley. 15), as well as a number of Division Two sides. Registrations for the social Women’s competitions closed due to ‘capacity restraints’ when more than 50 registrations were received before the end of August. “Once again the pandemic has failed to impact the community’s interest in
Crunch clash in Power title bid STORY NICK CROCKFORD PENINSULA Power face Brisbane Roar on Saturday knowing victory will deliver a sizeable blow to their closest NPL Qld rivals. Power bounced back to winning ways at the weekend with a 1-0 victory at Capalaba - Josh Woolley scoring the only goal in the 92nd minute. It was their first win in four NPL matches and retained a one-point lead over the Roar youth team at the top of the table. But, Power still have two games in hand over the men in orange and black. Victory at AJ Kelly Park on Saturday, kick-off 5pm, would stretch Power’s lead to four points, still with those two games in hand. Roar would have just three matches remaining. Should Power retain the Premiership it will contin-
ue a trend which saw Brisbane Strikers (2016, 2017) and Lions (2018, 2019) win back-to-back titles. Saturday’s match is the second time in 10 days the clubs have met. Power went down 3-0 at Moreton Daily Stadium on September 14, before a crowd of 2905 on their second appearance in the FFA Cup national Round of 32. Roar’s A-League professionals dominated statistics and led 2-0 at the break. Power rallied in the second, but conceded a third goal three minutes from time. “We made three mistakes and they punished us for it,” Power coach Aaron Philp said, “that’s what A-League sides do. I thought we gave them too much respect first half. However, Philp said he was “really proud” of his team and there were “lots of positives”. “Good profile
baseball,” Kate McCracken, Padres’ Social and News Media Coordinator, said. “The club is hoping that once funding can be secured for additional training light facilities at Talobilla Park we will be able to further advance this important growth area. “Similarly, we will be adding a second Masters team into the competition for the first time!” Fifteen players and officials from Padres are involved in Baseball Queensland’s new Futures League – a 10-week competition for those aged 17-24.
It is designed to provide a development pathway to careers in the ABL (Australian Baseball League). Fixtures began last week. A number of Padres’ Under 16 and Under 18 players will also be representing North Brisbane Region at the state championships in Darra and Sheldon on October 1-4 Padres has welcomed back Phil Overlack as head coach for its Division One side. The season starts with the women’s teams in action on October 2 and other teams beginning a week later. Visit redcliffepadres.com.au
PADRES IN FUTURE
Season’s best
PLAYERS: Blake Barlow (Jethawks), Miller Bell (Yardbirds), Edmund Crotty (Assassins), Thomas Hinz (Jethawks), Joe Hogan (Assassins), Jay Myers (Yardbirds), Liam O’Hea (Lumberjacks), Liam Taylor (Yardbirds), Ben Walmsley (Yardbirds), Lachlan Wilson (Yardbirds), Jonathan Winlaw (Lumberjacks), Maverick Winlaw (Lumberjacks). OFFICIALS: Phil Overlack (Lumberjacks team manager), Nick Boys (Jethawks assistant coach), Keith Land (Assassins assistant coach).
North Lakes Eels has presented its end of season AFL awards: Junior Player Madison Hayes; Coach Chris Smart; Male Youth Player Charlie Mosman; Female Youth Player Billie Smart; Junior Umpire Zane Clenton; Volunteer of Year Patrick Hagan.
Tri Series start
Round one of the 2021 Queensland Tri Series, the largest of its type in Australia, is at Clontarf on Sunday for athletes of all ages and abilities with Olympic, Sprint, Enticer and Kids categories. Visit theeventcrew.com.au
Unbeaten - again
North Lakes Leopards’ junior rugby union team has completed a second successive season undefeated. The club’s Luka Thomas has also been selected for Queensland Barbarians Under 14 Boys.
Stunning score
Moreton Bay Raiders are in the Intech Men’s Open Three Northside grand final after beating Brothers 22-18, with the winning try when a man down in the closing moments. Raiders will face Brothers or Norths St Josephs in the final.
Roos take title
North Lakes Kangaroos’ Under 13 Division Four team stormed to victory in their grand final beating Aspley Devils 40-12 to lift the title. Kangaroos’ Under 15 Division Three was so close but lost 2626 to Wests Mitchelton.
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PHOTO BRISBANE ROAR/JOSH SPRINGFIELD | Power’s Jesse Rigby goes head-to-head with defender Tom Aldred. for club, Jake McLean got good minutes in his first or second game back (from injury), Josh Wooley (after suspension) - good minutes, lots of positives for us. “We’ve now got seven games to go in the league, so this is a good stepping-stone for us to finish strong.”
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Nines cup success REDCLIFFE State High School’s Rugby League Program of Excellence has another trophy in its display cabinet. The Grade 7 Experienced team won the nine-a-side Chris Flannery Cup final beating Morayfield 7-3 at Nirimba. Redcliffe’s Grade 7 Devel-
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oping team also made the final, but lost 4-2 to Unity College. The Grade 8 Experienced team followed suit but went down to Caloundra. It follows the Seniors team’s commanding 46-0 victory over Clairvaux in the Brisbane Gee Shield fiRedcliffe Satet High School’s Grade 7 Experienced team celebrates after its Chris Flannery Cup victory. nal last week.
The Lakes Cricket Club has filled its summer teams but has a waiting list for those who missed out. If there are enough players a new team – Under 10, 11 or 12 – will be formed. Email registrar@thelakescricketclub.org.au
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Awards flow in for Tigers’ rising star PAGE 60 // STORY CONTINUED Having played two age groups higher throughout his footy career, he decided to play in his age group. “This year was a bit of a confidence year – I’d always been playing two years up.” Matty said he was humbled by all the accolades. “It really does mean a lot
because it means I did very well. “The players thought I was a good captain and good player – I was really proud,” he said. Matty was not alone in his success – the Tigers’ inaugural 13 girls team made history with a 5.6-36 to 4.4-28 grand final win over Morningside, claiming
the club’s first youth girls team premiership. Under 16 Yellow team also ended the season triumphant, with a 12.18-87 to 1.3-9 victory over Aspley. The AFL action will continue at the Tigers in the off-season, with an AFL9s competition. Fast and free-flowing with nine players on a smaller field,
Praise for Cyclones’ young trio
it’s no-contact, suiting players of all ages and skill level. The open mixed competition on Thursday nights is open to players 12 and over and each team must have three female players. It starts on October 14 and runs for eight weeks. Email Melinda at afl9s@redcliffetigersafc.com.au or phone 0409 397 479.
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Rylee takes state title STORY NICK CROCKFORD RYLEE Smith added the Queensland State 12 Years 800m freestyle title to her growing swimming resume at the weekend. The Redcliffe Leagues Swimming Club (RLSC) star won the short course crown in a hectic threeday program at Chandler Aquatic Centre. Smith, who swam a total of 2.3kms in her races, was also runner-up in the 400m individual medley (IM) and third in both the 400m freestyle and 200m IM. Add to that fifth in the 100m IM and sixth places in both the 100m backstroke and 200m freestyle against swimmers from across the state. RLSC’s Zaine Vardon (13 Years) had a disrupted preparation, after recent surgery, but swam two events and came away with two personal bests. He also placed eighth in the 50m backstroke and 16th in 50m freestyle. Club colleague Hilary Rika (13 Years) broke her previous pbs in both her sprint events, the 50m butterfly and 50m freestyle, finishing in 32nd and 37th positions. The results were described as a “wonderful achievement” by the swimmers and head coach Wanda Drew after lockdowns and meets being cancelled or rescheduled. With the short course season over, the long course begins after the school holidays. RLSC’s Tuesday Evening
Personal bests and top 20 SOUTHERN Cross had three swimmers at the Queensland Short Course Championships – a number hit by the rescheduling of the meet and school holidays. Zoe Wright competed in seven events recording personal bests (pb) and a top 20 finish in the breaststroke. Alia De Leeuw qualified for three events and had one pb. Amelie Hoefel qualified for five events and swam a pb while finishing in the top 20 for backstroke and breaststroke. Competitors came from as far as Rockhampton and the Gold Coast.
Rylee Smith with her awards from the Queensland Championships and club coach Wanda Drew. Club Night racing begins on October 5 for anyone from the age of five upwards. It provides fun racing, learning about competitive swimming and trying the sport.
Email racesecretary. rlsc@gmail.com if you are interested in attending or go down on the first evening at Redcliffe War Memorial Pool in Sydney St, Redcliffe.
The Memorial pool is also celebrating its 50th anniversary next month with the opening of the renovated 18-metre pool and opportunity for more learn to swim lessons.
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Kyle’s motoring milestone .... off the track REDCLIFFE motor racer Kyle Evans has notched another milestone – he’s officially allowed to drive solo on public roads. Having made his national debut at the Australian Formula Ford Championships this year, Kyle passed his probationary on-road driving test with flying colours this month. It’s been a busy time for the ex-St Patrick’s College student, who has started work with dad Brett at the
family’s Clontarf EzyStone Benchtops and was second at the Warwick 1000 after a three month COVID-enforced sabbatical. Evans says reaching 100 hours driving time before getting P-plates was easy, driving to and from school each day, but driving on public roads was different as he’s not allowed to reach the 230kmh on circuits. “On the road you’re trying to get from A to B safely and on the track, you’re
trying to go the fastest you can,” he said. “Being on the road is like driving in slow motion and I keep an eye on my speed.” While his driving test at Redcliffe went without a hitch, Evans’ Formula Ford – Duratec powered Spectrum hit an oil spill at Warwick on turn one in qualifying. The car spun off but his crew repaired the damage. “I wasn’t expecting it. I hit the brakes and the car just looped in. I
let go of the wheel, hoping I didn’t hit the wall,” he said. Kyle faces another break from Formula Ford with the Victorian Championship Round Five on September 24-26 and Formula Ford Festival at Winton Raceway on October 22-24 off due to the lockdown. His next meetings will be the QRDC, Queensland Raceway on October 23 and Motorsport Australia State Championship Round 4 at Warwick, November 19-21. Kyle Evans with his red P plate
THE second game, which BEARS also won by seven runs, saw Smith follow-up with 5-15. Keiler and Wilson bowled well without reward, but the former took a great catch and the latter had a hand in a run out with an excellent throw. BNJCA finished by travelling to Nambour for two T20 games against Wide Bay. In the first Smith took two wickets for no runs and was on a hat-trick, while Keiler was unbeaten with the bat on 19 as BNJCA fell just one run short. However, in the final T20 game, BNJCA beat Sunshine Coast with Keiler taking three wickets for two runs from three overs, Wilson 2-1 off two and Smith 1-2 from three with two maidens.
State call for Leagues six
THE Redcliffe Leagues Softball Association has six players named in the Queensland Open and Under 23 squads for the 2021/22 nationals. Following the Open Men’s State titles, Jesse Barnes, Kevin Ray, Joshua Wagner and Michael Ludkin, a pick-up player from Gladstone, were named in the Patriots’ squad. They are joined by Redcliffe’s Stephen Wagner as an assistant coach. Jesse Barnes, Julian Scott-Davis and Callum Turner are in the Queensland Under 23 squad. More may be added after the Under 18 state titles. Dates for the Nationals are to be announced. Anyone wanting to volunteer is asked to phone Redcliffe PCYC on 3385 1900.
Doubling up for finale REDCLIFFE Leagues Hockey Club is celebrating two grand final wins and may have more. The Under 13T2 Girls’ and Boys’ teams each won their finals – the Girls 2-0 with a late goal sealing the win, while the Boys won a shootout 5-3 after a 2-2. Redcliffe’s Division Three Men were in the qualifier for their grand final at the weekend, but the Division Two Men lost their semi. The Division Five Men, in their first season, went down 5-4 in their semi-final.
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ability,” Matty laughed. As well as being named best and fairest, he won the Tigers’ Rising Star Award – a gong awarded to the player who accumulates the most votes for their team at the end of the season and league votes. He was also the player’s player for his team and best on ground in the Tigers’ grand final match against Wilston Grange White. The season was a better one for Matty than last year – he broke a leg early on and then later suffered a blow that left him with a split lip.
MATTY Anderson’s family has a long and proud history of playing Aussie Rules, so it seems fitting the Redcliffe Tigers Under 14 player was named the best and fairest for his team – and for the Under 14s in the South East Queensland Juniors league. His grandmother’s uncle was Fitzroy legend Ted Whitten, and dad Barry lined up for the Swans when they were still South Melbourne in the process of making the move to Sydney. “I reckon that’s where I get some of my natural CONTINUED // PAGE 59
THREE young Redcliffe City Cyclones cricketers have spent recent weeks hoping to get City Fever. Phoebe Smith, Emily Keiler and Emily Wilson were in the Brisbane North Junior Cricket Association (BNJCA) squad for an Under 15 State Challenge. They played trials against Brisbane East and Redland Shire (BEARS), Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast, earning praise for performances and their conduct. Smith and Keiler have been named in the City Fever side, a combination of BNJCA and BEARS players selected by Queensland Cricket for the State Championships this summer. In the first trial match, Smith took 3-17 from six overs and top scored with 29, Wilson 1-19 from five and Keiler 1-10 in the opening 40 over match which BEARS won.
PHOTO STEPHEN ARCHER | Phoebe Smith, Emily Keiler and Emily Wilson
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